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JANUARYJJAANUUAARRYY QUESTION EVENTSEEVVENTTS OF THE WEEK MONDAY 01-23 Call of Duty: MODERN WARFARE 3 TOURNAMENT WHAT IS Forwell Hall – 7:00PM $2 ADV YOUR TUESDAY 01-24 FAVOURITE FREE Nooner: DEAL OR NO DEAL RESTAURANT Forwell Hall – 12:00PM XXX Hypnotist Tony Lee IN LONDON? Forwell Hall – 9:00PM $8 ADV / $10 DOORS WEDNESDAY 01-25 FREE XXX Comedy Night BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS OBS – 9:00PM First Run Film: UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING Ray Haggerty “The WORKS Gourmet CREDIT: ANTHONY CHANG Burger Bistro (145 King St.), George Stroumboulopoulos visited Fanshawe, where he fielded questions from students in an open forum and because they’re the best discussion session. burgers ever.” 10 Things I Know About You... Wemigwans a chatterbox Rainbow Cinemas (in Citi Plaza) 7:00PM Liz Wemigwans is in her first moment? To be honest, I like to think $3.50 STUDENTS | $5 GUESTS year of the Social Service Everything in my life is life chang- myself, because nobody else is Ashley Holmes Worker program. “I am outgo- ing, and my life inspires me to do going to do what I want to do in THURSDAY 01-26 “My favourite restaurant ing, fun, enthusiastic, support- bigger things. life unless I do it. is London Ale House (288 ive, caring, exciting, loving and 3. What music are you currently 6. Where in the world have you FREE New Music Night Dundas St.). For being a happy all the time,” said listening to? travelled? ILLSCARLETT Wemigwans. “My favourite food Florence + The Machine “Dog I have been to New York City and Forwell Hall – 9:00PM pub, their food is really is ribs, cheese and cheesecake Days Are Over;” Foster The I’m going to Florida in March. $8 ADV / $12 DOORS good. They have delicious (nom nom nom). I love my People “Pumped Up Kicks;” and 7. What was your first job? deep fried ravioli, deep boyfriend a lot. Most of our close Rihanna’s “We Found Love.” When I was 14 I worked at FREE Nooner: fried pickles and gourmet friends know this.” 4. What is the best piece of Wendy’s. I only worked there for FUNNY WAITER SHOW burgers.” 1. Why are you here? advice you’ve ever received? two weeks. Forwell Hall – 12:00PM I am going to school because I Q-TIP (Quit Taking It Personally). 8. What would your last meal want to help change the world. Best advice ever! be? FRIDAY 01-27 2. What was your life-changing 5. Who is your role model? Whatever my boyfriend cooks because he’s in Culinary Arts, and FREE New Music Night everything he makes is yummy. FEATURING: WHALE TOOTH OBS – 9:30PM 9. What makes you uneasy? Bus drivers that are mean! Fanshawe @ The Knights 10. What is your passion? LONDON VS WINDSOR Travelling, music and talking. I John Labatt Centre – 7:30PM talk a lot. $17 STUDENTS | $18 GUESTS Do you want Fanshawe to know 10 Julien Channer Things About You? Just head on “O”zen Korean Japanese over to fsu.ca/interrobang and TICKETSTICKETSA AVAVAILABLEVVAAILABLEI INNA ADVANCEDVVAANCEA ATTT THEHEB BIZIZB BOOTHOOTH Cuisine (607 Richmond click on the 10 Things I Know St.). The sushi is really well About You link at the top. priced, and the restaurant is small and comfortable inside. All the food is really good.” KIOSK QUIZ WHERE CAN YOU GET AN ISIC CARD FOR TRAVEL DISCOUNTS? Drop by t he Welcome Kiosk w Cameron Inch your answer. Five w ith inners will be “My favourite restaurant is selected from correct entries a nd we’ll notify w Relish (135 Wortley Rd.), inners by email. The because they have amazing Welcome Kiosk is open 8am – 4pm, Monday to Frid hamburgers that will blow ay. your mind. The ‘Fat Bastard’ PRIZES SPONSORED BY CHARTWELLS burger is amazing.”

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Career Week is coming up – are you ready?

ERIKA FAUST Summer Job Fair with one of the INTERROBANG How to Prepare for the Career Fair Fanshawe Career Services’ workshops, being organized by Career Week is running from Liska Martindale-Dubrule, Student February 6 to 10, and it will have Services Specialist at Career tons of information to help you land Services – check the sidebar for an awesome summer job or your dates and times, and register for one dream career after graduation. of the workshops at the Career Career Week kicks off on Services office in D1063 or call February 6 with a free workshop 519-452-4294. from Mirella Zanatta, a Certified The 30- to 45-minute workshops Image Professional of First will provide students with tips on Impressions Image, entitled “How what to bring and how to dress for to be YOU and Rock the the Career Fair. “I definitely pulled Interview.” It takes place in T1003 a lot of information from employers and runs from 12 to 1 p.m. from last year’s event, and that was “You want to have a professional one of the big things that we really appearance. You want to dress to need to stress,” she explained. “(I’ll impress,” explained Christina Cook, also be discussing) tips on how to be Customer Service Representative prepared to market yourself, and from Career Services. “(Zanatta is) how to answer those on-the-spot giving students a better understand- employer questions. As well, it’s ing about what is acceptable when it going to be about the do’s and comes to seeking employment as far don’ts of the Career Fair in gener- as dress and behaviour.” Students al.” who attend the workshop have the “They’re tips that they can learn CREDIT: JOHN SING opportunity to win one of two door for the Career Fair, but also for Fanshawe College staff and students raised a whopping $106,413 for vital services provided by the United Way. prizes: a free one-hour image con- down the road when they’re getting sultation with Zanatta herself, or an close to graduating or have graduat- autographed book that was co- ed, and ways to socially network authored by Zanatta. appropriately and to stand out from Fanshawe digs deep for United Way On February 7, the Exploring other people with employers. It’s a Entrepreneurship seminar will be competitive market. It’s not just for presented by The London Small a career fair; it’s for networking in campaign Business Centre. It takes place in general for your future,” she said. T2003 from 12 to 1 p.m. If you’re unable to attend one of HANNAH LECTOR Elgin/St. Thomas. “We are very proud of the collec- February 8 is the day of the the Career Fair preparation work- INTERROBANG The campaign, which kicked off tive contribution we will be mak- Career and Summer Job Fair, which shops, Martindale-Dubrule encour- Fanshawe College staff and stu- in October with a chili cookoff, ing to help provide services for takes place in J-Gym from 10 a.m. aged you to come see her. “I will see dents worked hard to raise a saw over 100 volunteers helping to children, families and individuals to 2 p.m. them one-on-one and go through record-breaking $106,413 for the raise the funds with events includ- within our regions.” “We hope to have 80 employers things. I’ll give them the handouts. I United Way campaign – $6,413 ing a silent auction, bingos, re-gift- “As we are all aware, our region who are attending again this year,” want the information out there for over this year’s goal. ing sales and more, as well as a is experiencing tremendous chal- said Cook. There will be representa- students, and I’m more than willing This marks the second year in a penny drive earlier this month that lenges and the Fanshawe College tives from police services, health to accommodate their schedules.” row that the Fanshawe community raised over $1,000. community has responded gener- care services, financial institutions, This goes for any of the workshops contributed over $100,000 to the “Recognizing the need within ously,” said United Way CEO hotels, fitness centres, fashion she’s held in the past, including campaign. The funds raised will be our communities, staff and stu- Andrew Lockie. “They recognize design companies, landscaping and resumes and cover letters, interview contributed to United Way agen- dents from all campuses of that change starts one person at a more. “A lot of the employers will skills and Internet job search work- cies in Fanshawe’s four counties: Fanshawe College rose to the chal- time and when we come together be there accepting resumes and pre- shops. London/Middlesex, lenge,” said Dr. Howard Rundle, we can build a better community screening potential applicants ... It’s “I do one-on-one appointments Haldimand/Norfolk, Oxford and President of Fanshawe College. for us all.” a good way for you to find out more and I do review and critique about different organizations and resumes,” she added. If you meet career opportunities.” Check out the with Martindale-Dubrule and make full list of attending employers at the changes she suggests, you’re tinyurl.com/fnshwcareerfair2012 welcome to chat with her for more before you attend so you can pre- information. “I will see them sever- pare cover letters and resumes al times over. I’d rather catch the specifically tailored to the employ- mistakes than the employer.” ers you’re interested in, suggested For more information about the Cook. workshops, Career Week and how If you’re interested in seeing Career Services can help you, visit what it’s like to work across the the office in D1063 or call 519- pond or below the border (or any- 452-4294. You can also join the where else in the world), head to the Career Services Facebook group at Student Work Abroad Program tinyurl.com/fanshawecareerservices. (SWAP Talk) presentation on February 9, from 12 to 1 p.m. in IT’S LIKE M3013. How to Prepare for the If life on the force is what you’re Career Fair workshops passionate about, you’ll definitely January 24, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. want to check out the Careers in January 26, 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. SEEING JUSTICE Policing: O.P.P. talk on February January 30, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. 10, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in J2003. February 1, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Before Career Week begins, get February 3, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prepared for the Career and SERVED vices

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Journalists make 9-1-1 pocket dials disrupt news with viral emergency services

PAIGE PARKER outbreak INTERROBANG We’ve all been pocket dialed by someone or left with 10-minute KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ the virus prior to attending the con- voicemail messages of rumbling INTERROBANG ference. While norovirus is easily noises. As inconvenient and irritat- On January 11, approximately spread, there is a 12- to 48-hour ing as they are for the casual citi- 350 student journalists from uni- incubation period when a person zen, they are even more frustrating versities and colleges across can be infected but not yet show and worrisome for police and Canada travelled to the Harbour symptoms – this was likely the emergency responders. Tower Hotel and Suites in period where norovirus was spread 9-1-1 gets pocket dialed thou- Victoria, British Columbia, for the throughout the conference. sands of times a year, with no annual Canadian University Press Though there is no treatment for penalty. As 9-1-1 pocket dials are (CUP) conference. The 74th annu- the virus, symptoms typically only on the rise, police are trying to al national conference (known as last 20 to 60 hours and include inform citizens about the issue in Nash74) made news on the week- vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdom- hopes of reducing the number of end when a large number of dele- inal cramps and nausea. Some may calls. Joe Couto, the Director of gates became very sick with flu- also experience muscle aches, Government Relations and CREDIT: THEHIPHOPDEMOCRAT.COM like symptoms. fatigue, headache and low-grade Communications for the Ontario Have you ever pocket dialed 9-1-1 in a non-emergency? Apparently, The outbreak began right before fever and chills. Association of Chiefs of Police, many of us have, and Toronto Police warn it should not be taken lightly. dinner on the night of January 14, Although 11 students went to said that it is not just a matter of In comparison, Toronto Police seconds to lock your phone saves and people continued to become the hospital, Pavletic said that, for wasting time but also money. Service received 1,227,791 calls in everyone the trouble. It needs a sick throughout the awards cere- the most part, people can manage 9-1-1 emergency communica- total in 2011: one in five of which community response, easy small mony, keynote speaker and confer- this illness on their own at home. tors cannot simply dismiss what were not actual emergencies and things to fix this problem,” said ence gala. The gala was shut down However, norovirus can have more they think is an unintentional call 107,748 of which were pocket Couto. The police are suggesting around 10:30 p.m. because of the serious effects on young children, because there is always the possi- dials. simple actions such as locking number of ill students. the elderly and people with weak- bility it may be an emergency. The In the first 10 days of this year, your phone and turning off the 9-1- By the next day, it was estimat- ened immune systems. “If they’re emergency communicator must Sault Ste. Marie has received 901 1 auto-dial feature. ed that 60 students had become ill not able to rehydrate themselves, call this anonymous caller back to accidental or non-emergency calls, While police are still enforcing and 11 had gone to the hospital, then they should seek medical ensure there was no emergency. which account for 30 per cent of these simple tips, fines may and by January 18 that number attention, but generally that does- Police say someone who does total calls in that time. “It’s a become essential if numbers increased to an estimated 75 sick n’t need to happen,” said Pavletic. accidentally dial 9-1-1 should stay smaller community and if you remain consistent or get worse. delegates. The Vancouver Island As long as those who are ill can on the line so they can tell the multiply that within the larger Couto said fines are something Health Authority became involved continue to sip clear liquids and police right away it was uninten- communities, you can see how “municipalities are going to have in managing the outbreak of what stay hydrated, they should have a tional and not waste more costly large that number really is,” said to look at when we get more info was suspected to be norovirus, put- smooth recovery. time. Couto. on the impact this is actually hav- ting all those affected on voluntary Since norovirus is not a According to the Toronto Police “People have been suggesting ing. This is costing money because quarantine. reportable disease, there are no press release, 97,886 unintentional that the only way citizens like us it’s eating up our resources and Given all those infected were to definite statistics on how many 9-1-1 calls were placed with the will notice (that there are a signifi- fines may be a tactic down the road remain in their rooms, CUP staff people have recently been infected, London Police Service between cant number of 9-1-1 pocket dials) by law makers, not law enforcers.” was faced with the challenge of however, Pavletic said that August and November of 2011. To is if it hits us in the pocket books. In the mean time, Couto sug- how to provide up-to-date infor- norovirus is becoming recognized put that in perspective that is 11.24 But we are not interested in puni- gested that “students can be the mation to sick students. as the leading cause of gastroin- per cent of all emergency calls tive actions. When it comes to this leaders here, they’re smart and Ultimately, they turned to Twitter testinal illness in Canada. from that time period. type of thing, simply taking a few tech savvy.” as their main platform for sharing Though easily spread, Pavletic information, using the hashtag offered some ways to prevent con- #Nash74. This allowed for sick tracting norovirus: “Thorough and students to communicate any ques- frequent washing of hands, not tions or needs they had with CUP preparing food for others if you’re staff without running the risk of sick, you shouldn’t be out (stay www.fsu.ca infecting the students that were home from work, etc.), if you’re SAC & Executive still healthy. Twitter also provided taking care of someone who is a source of information for the sick, don’t come in direct contact many media outlets that quickly with their stool or vomit and make Positions Available: arrived out front of the hotel, since sure you sterilize the bathroom.” they could not interview ill stu- As of January 17, it was estimat- dents in person. ed that 15 hotel staff and two of the Vice President of Internal Affairs According to Amy Pavletic, conference speakers had also Public Health Inspector at the become ill. Most of the sick Rep for School for Business & Language and Liberal Arts Middlesex London Health Unit, Nash74 delegates who had planned norovirus is easily spread through to return home on January 15 had the stool and vomit of infected to remain at the hotel for an extra Pick up nomination form before February 1st people. People can contract night or two. Many of the healthy by 4pm in SC2001. norovirus by touching surfaces that delegates travelled home as soon have been touched by infected as possible, but unfortunately, a Contact: people, through person-to-person few tweeted of becoming ill upon contact or by eating food that has returning home. Veronica Barahona, FSU President for more information been prepared by someone who is For more information on SC2001 or email [email protected] sick. norovirus visit As of January 17, the virus was tinyurl.com/MLHUnorovirus, and not suspected to have been spread check out #Nash74 on Twitter to through the food at the hotel, and, see the tweets from the outbreak at rather, could have been brought in Nash74. by a student who had contracted 5 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ NEWS

Get (net)worked up Change up your ’do, at the Student-2- make a wish come true

Business conference BRITTANY KINCHEN great cause, and help share the SPECIAL TO INTERROBANG power of a wish. All pledges col- HANNAH LECTOR Looking for something fun and lected will help the Make-A-Wish INTERROBANG exciting, a little change in pace? Foundation of Southwestern The fifth annual Student-2- Motivated to give back this New Ontario continue its mission of Business (S2B) Networking Year? granting wishes to children with Conference is taking place at the There is a solution for you. Get life-threatening medical condi- London Convention Centre on rid of your winter blues, and go tions. January 26, and it just might help blue! The Make-A-Wish Bringing community involve- you find a job. Foundation of Southwestern ment at the student level is a mean- “It’s a great opportunity for stu- Ontario will be hosting their sixth ingful way to give back. “Last dents to network with London annual Go Blue! Go Bald! cam- year, Make-A-Wish raised business professionals,” said Convention Centre. Throughout paign at Fanshawe on March 29. $170,000 across Southwestern Christina Cook, Customer Service the day there will be forums, a Participants are encouraged to get Ontario, and Fanshawe College Representative for Fanshawe’s presentation from the London creative with the campaign – the contributed $2,000 of that,” said Career Services. Economic Development possibilities are endless. Some Erin Latam, Special Events According to the event’s web- Corporation, workshops on recruit- options for going blue include Coordinator at Make-A-Wish site, S2B.ca, “S2B will connect ment and networking, meet-and- dying your hair blue or using blue Foundation of Southwestern you to company representatives greets with industry professionals clip-in extensions or a blue feather Ontario. and community connectors from and more. A keynote address from to brighten up your mane. If you’re As a Fanshawe student who is all of London’s industries, includ- Amy Casson of Polished Image feeling brave, shave off all your completing her internship at the ing advanced manufacturing, life will help you put your best face hair and go bald for a great cause. organization said, “my goal this sciences, information technology, forward and stand out from the Upon registration, participants year is to raise $2,500. I want to digital media, media and commu- crowd in networking situations. will receive a kit that includes get as many participants involved nications, construction, business Check the S2B website for a full pledge sheets, an “Ask Me About as possible – these kids need our services and not-for-profit.” No schedule of the day. My Blue Hair” button, Manic help!” matter what kind of job you’re “It’s a great event that students Panic Flashlighting bleaching hair Get registered today. Start col- searching for, S2B could help you don’t want to miss,” added Cook. kit and Mega Blue hair dye. lecting pledges, have fun and be on your way. “It’s definitely preparing them to Join the excitement on March 29 creative! CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST The day begins at 12:15 p.m., get out there and network and find from 11 to 12 p.m. in Forwell Hall Contact me at fanshawegoes- Joe Ayotte chose to shear off his when busses start shuttling stu- a job in a challenging economy.” at Fanshawe, where the actual [email protected] or visit golden locks during last year’s Go dents from Fanshawe and the Student admission to the S2B head-shaving event will take place. makeawish.ca/gobluegobald to Blue! Go Bald! campaign at University of Western Ontario to event is $10. Register online as Keep an eye around campus for register or for more information. Fanshawe. the event at the London soon as possible – space is limited. opportunities to contribute to this

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Where nanotechnology Nominations now open and medicine meet for student council HANNAH LECTOR also known as the FU Crew. TANNARA YELLAND INTERROBANG VP Internal Affairs: You CUP PRAIRIES & NORTHERN BUREAU CHIEF Think you’ve got what it takes to organize Fanshawe’s clubs, help SASKATOON (CUP) — In a make 2012/13 a great year for them get started, bring their appli- rural medical office, only the bare Fanshawe students? Now’s your cation to council for approval and minimum of medical technology is chance! Nominations are now hear them out if they have any either affordable or practical, and open for student council positions issues. You’re also in charge of doctors rely on their own diagnos- for next year, so whether you’re programming the awareness weeks tic skills rather than the expensive into entertainment, finances, sports (such as Sexual Awareness Week) tests that doctors at urban centres or you want to lead the entire and organizing the Shinerama can more easily access. Student Union as President, it’s fundraiser. This can become a problem time to start canvassing for signa- VP Finance: You link the when a patient appears whose tures – you need at least 40 signa- Student Union and Fanshawe’s symptoms could represent a bad tures for a Vice President position Financial Aid – basically, you’re flu, but could also be indicative of CREDIT: DAMMIKA MANAGE and 80 for President. In addition, the person students go to for help University of Alberta oncology professor Linda Pilarski, along with her cancer. In the absence of proper you must be a full-time student in with funds for school, such as research team, has created a microfluidic chip that can test for up to 80 equipment from which many urban good academic standing in the through OSAP, awards, scholar- different genetic markers of cancer. doctors benefit, rural patients can Winter 2012 semester to run for ships and bursaries. You also over- be misdiagnosed or mistreated due mostly affects children. When developed could be used to test for any of these positions. see the FSU’s annual budget. to the impracticality of running the detected and treated early enough, any number of illnesses, which is Want to run, but not sure what VP External and Academic gamut of tests on them. it has an exceptionally high cure precisely what medical equipment the positions are? There is a lot to Affairs: If a student needs help Linda Pilarski, a University of rate. But if left untreated, it can company Aquila Diagnostics plans each of these jobs, but here are the with anything school-related, such Alberta Oncology Professor and prove fatal in as little as a few to do with Pilarski’s technology. basics: as issues with grades, you’re the Canada Research Chair in weeks. “Some of the first things to come Board of Governors’ Student person they go to. You also repre- Biomedical Nanotechnology, has The equipment to test for this out might not be for cancer but for Representative: You’re the stu- sent Fanshawe students on govern- been working since 1998 to change kind of cancer is typically only at infectious diseases,” Pilarski said. dent voice on the Board of ment lobbying groups like the this. centrally located labs, and 100 or The microfluidic chip technolo- Governors. You vote on important College Student Alliance. Researchers have made great 200 samples from different gy could be used to quickly rule issues that will affect students and President: Being the head of the strides in diagnostic tools for patients need to be tested using out several infectious diseases the greater Fanshawe community. Student Union is a full-time job – detecting the genetic abnormalities current technology. when a patient appears at an emer- VP Athletics and Residence literally! You are the student voice that lead to or signal cancers, but “There might not be 100 cases gency room with a fever, which Life: You are the Student Union’s on several councils and commit- many of these remain solely the (of the disease) in all of Canada in could, for all attending physicians link to Fanshawe Athletics, and tees, and bring student issues to the province of experimental labs a year,” let alone at one time in one know, be anything from a mild flu will help to determine the future College. You protect the interests because of practical impediments area, Pilarski said. to the West Nile virus, which is direction of varsity, intramural and of students and make sure they are like the cost of equipment. This was part of the thinking that much more dangerous. extramural athletics programming. getting the best service possible Aiming specifically to make led her and her team to work on a In addition to ERs in the devel- In addition, you will work with from both the College and the clinical medicine easier and less way to test individual samples, and oped world, a small, transportable residence staff and ensure that stu- FSU. expensive to conduct, Pilarski and for several different possible can- chip would be immensely useful in dents’ stay at Fanshawe’s resi- Nominations opened on January her team have created a microflu- cers at once. They have reversed areas with more patchwork health dence is awesome. 23, and nominations will be idic chip about the size of a thumb- the normal procedure, studying facilities, which can often also be VP Entertainment: Your job is accepted until February 17. Forms nail that can test for up to 80 dif- several samples for one disease, in places where infectious diseases to make Fanshawe fun. You work are available in SC2001, the FSU ferent genetic markers of cancer. the hopes of making tests easier to run rampant. Pilarski mentioned with our programmers to bring office. It’s time to start thinking “Most of the things we were do in more remote locations. sub-Saharan Africa specifically, entertaining acts to Fanshawe. about next year – what will you do doing were much too complicated There are about 80 small posts where nearly 11 million children You’re also the Chair for to make 2012/13 great? to do in a clinical lab,” Pilarski attached to a glass chip, and each die every year. Major causes are Fanshawe’s Underground Crew, said. “Their technology has to be post carries out a different test for pneumonia and diarrhea, which are far more regulated than what we’re a different mutation. Unlike the treatable, and malaria, which caus- doing in the lab. It may be feasible currently used larger equipment, es 16 per cent of the deaths of chil- www.fsu.ca (to use current experimental tests) Pilarski says these chips should dren under five, and which is also in a big research hospital, but not allow clinicians to perform the treated easily. SPEAK SHUT in Stony Plains, in our little health tests within an hour, and rather Pilarski said she expects the chip UP UP care centre, for example. than make patients wait a nerve- to be ready for field testing in the OR “And with tests that are feasible, wracking few days for their results, next year. These will not be clini- they’re feasible only because they they can find out before they leave cal trials, which take place shortly study many samples at once.” the lab. before a technology is approved FANSHAWE STUDENT UNION ELECTIONS Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, While Pilarski’s work has for widespread use, but simply tri- for example, is a rare cancer that focused on cancer, the chip she has als outside the research lab. Visit SC2001 for more details.

Student Digital cash way of the future Satisfaction kpi Survey  PAIGE PARKER The latest versions of across Canada will be some of the INTERROBANG Blackberry, Android and some first to experience this new tech- Purses are downsizing and pock- Nokia and Samsung devices nology, with 200 backlit boards February 6th- February 10th, 2012 ets are emptying – along with cash already have the chip embedded in being integrated into campuses becoming obsolete with electronic them. “Our research demonstrates nationwide. Fanshawe College and the Student Union need 10 -15 payments, the debit card is not far that 60 (per cent) of the country’s As well as on campuses, Newad behind. young (and) affluent already own a has three additional advertising outgoing students . . . to help with the administration Newad, a Canadian indoor smartphone,” said Jerrid Grimm, networks: restaurants, nighclubs, of the KPI Student Satisfaction Survey. advertising company, is incorpo- Vice President and Regional bars and cafés; sports facilities rating near field communication Manager in Western Canada for including gyms, sports venues and (NFC) into their advertisements. Newad. “It is rumoured that the hockey arenas; and stadiums such If you have any questions please call 519-452-4430, According to the company’s press iPhone 5 will also have NFC capa- as the Air Canada Center, Rexall ext. 4690. If you wish to apply please email your release from late last year, “NFC is bilities when it is released, but no Place and Rogers Arena. class schedule to Institutional Research at already being viewed as the future one can know for sure.” Newad uses five types of frames worldwide standard for consumers Grimm added, “There are many to advertise, such as digital screens [email protected]. who wish to carry out transactions potential advertising uses, from and backlit boards. Regardless of and purchases without a wallet.” showing a video, locating nearby the type of platform, Grimm said, Training and surveys are paid. Essentially, NFC technology stores, providing digital coupons “The ads themselves can be static Students wishing to work during and QR codes work similarly and or gathering feedback about the or digital, the only requirement is achieve the same thing: to retrieve consumer through polls and sur- that there is a physical NFC chip the survey period MUST attend further information about a prod- veys. For example, when someone installed within reach of the con- the training session. uct. Unlike QR codes, though, sees a poster ad for a new movie, sumer and a call to action to incite NFC technology requires a physi- they will be able to tap their phone them to ‘tap their phone’ to that Training Sessions TBA. cal chip only a few millimeters to the NFC chip on the ad and their NFC chip. Our NFC chips are thick that is planted within the phone will go to a mobile site that installed directly on the frame of smartphone and the advertisement, allows the viewer to watch the the advertising displays.” as opposed to a free scan applica- trailer, map out the nearest theatre More information can be found tion. A smartphone will be all that and even purchase tickets through at www.newad.com. Please apply before is needed to tap the chip in the a mobile commerce site.” advertisement. The top universities and colleges January 13, 2012. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION

Out of your head and into your heart… and/or gut than feeling with one’s heart and/or listening to one’s primitive instincts. In business and school, obviously this strategy makes sense PSYCH YOUR MIND and proves effective. HOWEVER, when it Rose Cora Perry comes to one’s personal life, platonic or www.rosecoraperry.com romantic, there couldn’t possibly be worse advice! In fact, groundbreaking findings based on A couple of years ago I underwent a series five decades of study recently reported in the of events that can only be accurately equated consumer periodical Psychology Today indi- to how Neo must have felt in The Matrix cated that there’s really something to be said upon taking the red pill. Essentially, I had to about that premonition-like sinking feeling come to grips with the fact that EVERY- we often get in the pits of our stomachs THING I thought was my reality was in before assimilating bad news or engaging in actuality a façade. Just how deep the prover- activities we know we’ll ultimately regret. bial rabbit hole went, I will never know. But And no, it isn’t simply indigestion! what I discovered about love, hate and Michael Gershon, Professor and Chair of everything in between left me forever Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia changed. University, has found support for his theory Because I knew how detrimental it would that the stomach has a second “brain” of its be to my own sanity to keep all of the con- own, known technically as the enteric nerv- flicting emotions I was experiencing bottled ous system (ENS), capable of sending sig- up, I did what I felt was the only viable nals that affect “feelings of sadness or stress option: I put pen to paper and wrote an auto- (and) influence memory, learning and deci- biographical manuscript. sion making,” independent of the controls in Seeking comfort and validation, I shared our cerebral cortex. my tale with select close friends and a cou- Creatures “low on the evolutionary totem ple of my professors whom I greatly pole,” such as worms, are exclusively admired. Though my intention for doing so equipped with a single nervous system, sim- did NOT at all stem from a desire for praise, ilar in structure to our ENS, used for all I couldn’t help but feel confused and disap- thinking, communicative and sensory activi- pointed when one of said individuals ties. It isn’t that much of a stretch, then, to CREDIT: HEADRUSH.TYPEPAD.COM responded back with a list of criticisms that buy into the notion that the complexity of the entirely focussed around my “literary human brain “actually started out in the gut” own words, “Better to use that gut feeling to license” rather than my act of catharsis. To (Emeran Mayer, Director of the University review the situation with the first brain.” put it plainly, he missed the point. of California, Los Angeles Center for To bring everything full circle, let us As my head and heart were equally a Neurovisceral Sciences and Women’s return momentarily to my opening story. mess, the manuscript took on a “stream of Health as well as of the UCLA Center for What made the individual in question’s consciousness” vibe and, admittedly, syntax Neurobiology of Stress). Even more fasci- response to my uncensored outpouring of emotions so offensive was its analytical, was not at the forefront in terms of the force nating is the discovery that experimenting FSU Publications Office driving me to delve into the details. Though with our naturally occurring “gut flora” can fact-based, medical-like diagnosis of “prob- lems.” He was so much “in his head” that he SC1012 this individual remains an intellectual I aid in alleviating major mood disorders, www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ respect, this whole circumstance got me con- including depression! couldn’t see past his own “perception” of how autobiographical pieces “ought” to be Publications Manager & Editor John Said templating about different facets of intelli- With all of this said, however, there [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 gence (IQ, EQ, common sense, instinctual, remains an important caveat: knowing written. In other words, he failed to “feel” and allow the story to get “into his heart”… Staff Reporter Erika Faust survivalist, etc.) and how a key to interper- WHEN to use WHICH brain(s) and/or [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.247 and perhaps his gut! As a consequence, he sonal success along with psychological form(s) of intelligence. Despite his impres- Staff Reporter Kirsten Rosenkrantz maturity is knowing when it’s appropriate to sive dedication to the subject, Gershon is overlooked the most crucial element of all: [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.291 apply each type. firm in the conviction that electing to “lis- real life – mine, in particular. Creative Director Darby Mousseau What I’m trying to get at is this: because ten” to one brain over the other is not a clear It goes without saying that this topic is [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.229 humans consider themselves the species choice. While the stomach “brain” may add messy, complicated and often doesn’t make Advertising Mark Ritchie holding the privileged place at the top of the “exclamation points” to assist you in your sense. 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You have a right to see going to trial, the prosecution must prove the Chelsey Moore, Emily Nixon, Paige Parker, Rose Perry, hires a lawyer, goes to trial and is acquitted all of the evidence the prosecution has, charge or charges against you beyond a rea- Jaymin Proulx, Ryan Springett, Scott Stringle, Carolyn all in the same time it takes to make a whether or not they plan on using it at your sonable doubt in front of a judge or a judge Sullivan, Marty Thompson, Justin Vanderzwan, Michael President’s Choice lasagne. While you do trial. and jury. You do not have to testify at your Veenema, Jeremy Wall and Joshua Waller have a right to a speedy trial in Canada, the 3. Behind Closed Doors trial, and you do not even have to raise a Comics: process is a little more drawn out. In fact, if Your lawyer will likely meet with the defence – it is the prosecution’s job to prove Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, Scott you’ve been charged with a crime, you will prosecution for what is called a Crown their case, not your job to successfully dis- Kinoshita, Chris Miszczak and Andres Silva probably be going to court five to 10 times Resolution Meeting in order to discuss your pute it. over the span of many months before you case. The prosecution may agree to with- This column provides legal information ever stand in front of a judge to face your draw some or all of the charges against you, only and is produced by the students of Cover Credit: STAFF trial or plead guilty. In saying that, here are or agree to do certain things in exchange for Community Legal Services and Pro Bono four basic things you should know about your agreement to plead guilty. For exam- Students Canada (UWO). 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Why YOU might not be eligible for a 30 per cent rebate

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG The 30 per cent tuition rebate is now in full effect for post-secondary students in Ontario. This comes as a boon to some stu- dents, while others are being left out in the cold. The new tuition rebate comes with stipu- lations that prevent some students from accessing it. Part-time students, as well as students have graduated from high school more than four years ago, are both excluded. In my program alone, I can think of no less than eight students who will be unable to apply based on this criteria, and starting next year, I’ll be one of them. The third require- ment is that the applicant must be in a pro- gram which can be applied to directly out of high school. Lastly, the applicant’s parents must have a combined income of under $160,000. This last stipulation, to me, is the most troubling. There are many students whose parents contribute little, if anything, to their education. In the opinion of many in the baby-boomer generation, going to col- lege or university is a decision the individual makes and therefore they should be expected to pay for it. The 30 per cent rebate promised to stu- dents seems to apply only to an average of what tuition is for college and university stu- dents. The rebate for this semester is $365 for college students and $800 for university students. My own tuition is $2,900 per semester – $365 is only a 12.6 per cent rebate. The program of study appears to have Aboriginal and child activist, no bearing on the rebate, despite the fact that costs fluctuate drastically between courses. This is a continuing trend when it comes to giving students access to funds. The way OSAP funding works is that a student’s enemy of the country financial need is estimated based on the stu- dent’s, and parent’s, income. After this an assessment is made as to how much the stu- Nation activist Russell Diabo and Shiri dent is eligible for, any amount over $7,000 Pasternak, a Toronto-based Writer, is a grant and need not be paid back. If Researcher and Organizer, brought to light OSAP lends you $7,000, you’re on the hook similar surveillance that involved not only NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN for every penny; if they give you $12,000, MICHAEL VEENEMA AAND, but also the RCMP. Such monitor- you still only owe them $7,000. ing of Aboriginal groups had begun with the I can personally identify with both sides of advent of Harper’s first government in the issue. When I was in university, OSAP 2005.” was releasing approximately $12,000 per Late in 2011, Canadians learned that the That the government and the police year to me at a time when my expenses were RCMP and others have been keeping sur- should monitor Canadians, including $425 monthly for rent and my tuition was veillance on Cindy Blackstock. Blackstock Aboriginal leaders, where there is a reason- $5,900. Now that I’ve come to Fanshawe, is a noted children’s wellness and able possibility of violence is not something however, my monthly rent is roughly $400 Aboriginal advocate. most Canadians would dispute. But what has per month and my tuition $5,800, yet OSAP In 2007, her organization, the First Cindy Blackstock done that is so threaten- assessed me for just over $7,000. Nations Child and Family Caring Society, ing? Despite its positive benefits, this rebate filed a human rights complaint against the An article posted by the Ontario misses the mark with a huge demographic of federal government, saying that Aboriginal Association of Social Workers revealed her students. The current funding model is children are not given the same benefits as as a thoughtful worker for the integration of already riddled with problems. To qualify non-Aboriginals. Not long after she filed the ethics and social work. “(Blackstock) calls for an OSAP loan of $12,000, the student complaint, Blackstock said, her relationship upon social workers to actively engage in must have little to no income, despite the with the department of Aboriginal Affairs reconciliation, beginning with an active fact that $12,000 isn’t nearly enough to and Northern Development (AAND) learning process informed by (Aboriginal) cover eight months of costs. If a student “changed.” When the department held a history, and inspired by (Aboriginal) values Cindy Blackstock, enemy of the country? works during the study period, the loan meeting with Ontario Native chiefs, she was and vision. She noted that: ‘It takes courage assessment declines to the ends that students barred from the room. A security guard was to understand that sometimes it was we, “the Aboriginal people look to integrated sto- are almost better off not working since posted to make sure she complied. social work good guys,” who were doing the ries and practices to address specific issues. they’re not responsible for repaying any loan That event moved Blackstock to file a harm. By engaging in reconciliation, we will In contrast, modern techniques emphasize amount over $7,000. The burden for a trou- request under the Access to Information Act. be part of co-creating a social work profes- breaking problems down into distinct parts bled economy should not rest on the shoul- Over a year and half later, the file that sion nested within Canadian society where with treatments administered by experts in a ders of those who are making an active effort AAND had gathered landed on her desk. It Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples can supposedly neutral, professional environ- to improve their job skills. disturbed Blackstock to find that govern- co-exist in friendship with all their rights ment. While the Aboriginal approach has its ment staff had followed her across the coun- recognized.’” weaknesses, the modern approach can make try to over 75 meetings. One incident was In one of her own papers posted online, the individual feel confused and manipulat- Strombo cashes in particularly revealing to her. A government Blackstock contrasts cultural differences ed, more like a cog than a whole person. staff used their personal identity after hours between Aboriginal cultures and modern Blackstock has a great deal to offer the Dear Editor: to go on Facebook and photograph her pro- thinking. For example, the modern world continuing dialogue between modern and Last Friday night, Fanshawe College file page. This suggested to Blackstock that view emphasizes present and futuristic Native Canadians. Therefore, we can won- asked the student body, “Who of you would AAND did not want to use its own identity knowledge, while ancestral cultures value der, along with reporters, why Blackstock be dumb enough to pay money to hear when looking for her personal information. knowledge that has held up for a long time has been treated as an enemy of the country. George Stroumboulopoulos?” According to one reporter, “This is the lat- in the past. Aboriginal cultures recognize This article is based in part on an article I understand George charges several thou- est in a series of revelations about the gov- their inter-relatedness with the natural world by Annette Francis of the Aboriginal sand dollars to come and speak. Is it possible ernment of Prime Minister Stephen Harper while modern people see humans as more or People’s Television Network, online post- to find out how much he was paid by the and its penchant for keeping tabs on its less independent of nature, if not dominating ings by the Indian Country Today Media Student Union and Alumni? Aboriginal citizens. Back in June, Mohawk it. Network, and related video files. Allan Sorensen LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 9 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION Tim’s = Canada VICTOR KAISAR November 24, 2011.) INTERROBANG “In so many ways, the story of Tim “I’d like a large double-double, please!” Hortons is the essential Canadian story,” the These are the very same words that are late writer Pierre Berton once said. “It is a repeated in thousands of places all across story of success and tragedy, of big dreams Canada each day, with almost no variation and small towns, of old-fashioned values and (except maybe a variation in the size of cof- tough-fisted business, of hard work and of fee ordered). I’m referring to coffee that is hockey.” I will not disagree with Berton sold at Tim Hortons, an establishment so here, for I’ve been told by a couple of sec- Canadian it was founded by a former hockey ond-year students who are in my program player Tim Horton back in 1964. In those that I must grow to love Tim Hortons coffee. days, they served just coffee and donuts, but Tim Hortons can have such an impact on today that very empire has expanded to thou- people, and I have an anecdote which will sands of stores all across North America enforce this point. My family was coming serving far more than that. down to visit me in December because I It was the summer of 2008 and I had been couldn’t go back home to India for on Canadian soil for little over 10 days. It Christmas. The last text message I received was almost time to go back home to India, at from my brother before he boarded the flight which point my cousins reprimanded me for from Delhi Airport was a small but simple not stepping into a single Tim Hortons one: “I want iced cap!” That was it. This text restaurant. Why the big fuss about some- came from a boy who’d spent just over 10 thing that seemed so minute was something days in Canada and has grown to love the I never quite figured out until I stepped into franchise just as much as people who’ve a franchise. Tim Hortons is as Canadian as lived all their life in Canada. hockey is, that is what I learned whilst sip- I’ve never been the biggest fan of hot cof- ping on my first-ever cup of Tim’s coffee. fee or hot chocolate for that matter. I have, Because Tim Hortons is so omnipresent all however, always loved a nice cup of cold across Canada, it has grown to become a coffee. The sub-zero winter conditions in prominent feature in the life of a Canadian. Canada, however, have caused me to gradu- I’m assuming this was one of the reasons ally get a bigger liking towards hot coffee. why the franchise took the trouble of open- I’m sure it’s no surprise that the three Tim ing up an outlet in far-off Kandahar, Hortons locations on campus here at Afghanistan, which was housed in a 40-foot Fanshawe always have huge queues in from trailer, giving Canadian troops stationed of them, no matter what time of day it may there a taste of home. The outlet closed be. It just reinforces the fact that Tim down about four months after troops left Hortons was, is and will always be Canadian Afghanistan, but not before serving four mil- and proud. lion cups of coffee and three million donuts I end with a phrase that is apt and one that (the figures I state here are according to an I’m sure is at the tips of every Canadian per- CREDIT: THESPEC.COM article published by the National Post dated son’s tongue: “It's time for Tims.” It’s always Tim’s time. Drunkorexia article Hell hath no fury part DUH! stirs discussion Dear Editor: where he could explain to painfully debt- employment in their field, it seems a three- Dear Editor: DUH! That’s how I feel, still trying to fig- laden mature students why they are excluded year degree makes you overqualified, under- As a student at Fanshawe college for ure out how the tuition rebate being offered from the tuition rebate? qualified and/or inexperienced. many years, this article has struck a nerve. by our provincial government makes sense. I have given much thought to this predica- As far as my dreams and those of others Who let this writer (Jessica Ireland, who I’m just a hairstylist with a psychology ment and I have to say that this is all looking go, Ontario’s education costs outweigh any wrote “Drunkorexia: Why a night out could degree, not a numbers gal. I want to make very much like a drug operation. OSAP is chance for higher education at an affordable be a warning flag,” published in January 16, clear that my original article was not written like having a heroin dealer on speed dial. cost. Have we really evolved into a fair and 2012 issue of Interrobang) write an article to elicit pity or sympathy. It was written to Once you are deemed eligible, the money just society where there are equal freedoms that allows and encourages people to not be be an example of what it is like for a univer- doesn’t really stop coming unless you want it for all? NO, we haven’t, and we are a long, healthy, work out, manage their calories? sity grad with a three-year degree and no to. Statistics show that there was a higher long way from it. We are still living in the Does this author not see the people around resultant applicable skills to get by in life. enrolment of first-year university students times when only the wealthy or the sure to be campus and the city? Another example of a similar situation was last September (2011). This rebate is just to in debt for many, many years are ensured a People do not purge on food after drinking in the London Free Press on January, 11, put the taste of something good in the mouth higher education. So, essentially, if you are because they skipped a meal, they are hun- 2012, citing the comments and similar disap- of a student who is going to complete a not well off when you’re heading into uni- gry after dancing and being active and social pointment held by a Western student. When three-year degree to find that without further versity, with the intentions of only complet- for four or more hours. Participating in this I started writing, I was writing for change of education, like a Master’s or a Ph.D. or a col- ing a three-year degree, chances are you are culture is what is beneficial to our culture. the criteria regarding the tuition rebate. I feel lege diploma, there won’t be a job. And so, coming out a lot worse off than when you Someone who goes to the gym, manages now that I will be writing for more than that. at the owing amount of around $30,000 if went in, especially if you are heading back their life to look good and spends money Ontario’s education is not accessible to all you are an OSAP victim, you will hit speed later in life. properly should be embraced. Buying into who desire it. A higher education is nothing dial to get more money, accumulate more I am not claiming to have all of the the idea that being large or overweight is not but a dream for a lot of people. Who knew it debt and be convinced that it’s the best thing answers to the problems here, but I am trying okay. The idea that someone shouldn't buy could turn into such a nightmare. My ulti- for you to do, since you can’t get a job, OR to be a voice that will elicit change. I think a into the idea that for them to work on their mate dream would be to study for the LSATs that it’s the easiest thing to do. Mature stu- good place to start is a mandatory coun- body to make it better is absurd. and to go to law school, all of course while dents in this situation are being treated like selling session for all prospective students You should look at what you’re suggest- not having to work and being able to engross washed-up junkies by not addressing their whereby it is established that students under- ing. Unless I have it all wrong, I am disap- myself in my studies. Can’t see it happening! needs in the formation of this criteria that stand the prospective outcomes of their cho- pointed in what you have suggested to the There is far more wrong here than the crite- acts like a sale on tuition. Come and get it sen program, e.g. job market demand in their student population that is getting bigger and ria that the tuition rebate has been based now, while it’s cheap! My guess is that, as chosen area, how many years they will have bigger. upon. Canada’s education system needs to be per usual, tuition costs are going to keep on to be in school to make it work for them, how Michael Kowalski revamped. rising at lightspeed. I recently polled my much debt they will accumulate, how their I wonder, did the mention of mature stu- classmates to find out that, shockingly, 66 grades will determine whether they can even dents and their needs even come up when the per cent of them did not even know about the get where they want to be. When I first went Suggestion for Premier decided that he would endorse this rebate or whether they were eligible, 16.5 per to university, I expressed wanting to take a glorious tuition rebate? By setting the crite- cent knew that they were and the remaining four-year program. I was told not to worry the paper about that at the beginning, I would apply for ria cap at $160,000, was he thinking specifi- 16.5 per cent knew that they were not indeed Dear Editor: eligible. It was not surprising to me, howev- that later. I wasn’t told that it was competi- cally of his voters? The sad part of this situ- I just finished reading the Interrobang er, that 83 per cent of those not eligible for tive and that my grades would be used to ation for taxpayers is that I am determined to Health issue dated January 16, 2012, and I the tuition rebate already have a college or determine my entrance into a fourth year in have this criteria changed and the govern- wanted to give commendation to the entire university diploma and that 67 per cent of my program. Guidance was inadequate. ment has put themselves in a situation Interrobang team. The cover was beautiful them already have student loan debt. Colleges and universities should be under whereby trying to lessen the cap now will not and the stories were compelling and inform- I am grateful that I had the opportunity to watch for admitting students just to see likely fly in the face of those who have ative. attend university, but I feel that it should not enrolment numbers rise. already celebrated receipt of the rebate and One thing I would like to see more of in have come at such a high cost. I graduated Rest assured, my fellow mature students, I the cost of this rebate will be higher than the paper are local and community news sto- from The University of Western Ontario in am in this fight for the long run. These arti- estimated. It has been over a week now ries. As a member of the community, I know 2003 and have not yet framed and hung my cles are not my only agenda. I am working since I emailed Mr. McGuinty a copy of my there are lots of newsworthy things happen- diploma. When I look at it, I have a very very hard to be heard, acknowledged and for first article and have yet to hear anything in ing in London right now (the Electro-Motive small sense of pride and an overwhelming all of us to be treated fairly in the execution response, although his website assures me strike, London’s dismal unemployment rate, sense of failure and resentment for what it of the 30 per cent tuition rebate promised to that “Ontario works best when we work the recent crime wave) that definitely need actually did to me. In talking with others in the new users of higher education. together, so hearing from you is important to coverage in a student publication. Cassandra Nadalin me.” I wonder, would Mr. McGuinty attend the same situation of seeking out more edu- Penelope Marshall a forum at Fanshawe College in London cation since they too could not find lucrative 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ No more one-hit wonders

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I write about random things a lot. I write a lot about random things. Did you know that it was Michael Jackson who wrote “Do the Bartman” for the TV show The Simpsons way back in 1990? Evidently he was a big fan of the young show and happily con- tributed the song, which was released as a charting single com- plete with a music video directed by Pixar’s Brad Bird. The song was released on The Simpsons Sing The Blues, which featured an impressive list of guest musicians and actually rose to the number three spot on the Billboard charts. And while the Simpsons have released other albums in the time since, “Do the Bartman” stands alone as a fan favourite and the series’ only number-one single. There have been a lot of changes in the music industry since the early 1990s. Most currently stu- dents in college were born around CREDIT: VERTICAL HORIZON that time, which means they’ve Vertical Horizon had a few hit songs but could have made more of a lasting impression if they’d harnessed the power of the Internet. sadly missed the grunge explosion, the new British Invasion and the new era of alternative rock. So Nickelback’s album Silver Side Up a new take on “It’s Raining Men.” performance on Saturday Night David could have found lasting when you think about it, most peo- (which was released on September Groups like ’N Sync released their Live to keep down Lana Del Rey. popularity if only they’d been able ple of a college age became musi- 11, 2001) and its monster single last albums, while we would never For better or for worse, the Internet to hang on just a little longer? cally aware around 1997 and “How You Remind Me.” Similar grow old with artists like Eve 6, has a way of preserving new artists For more of the latest music beyond, when downloading rock bands – particularly in City High, Dream, 98º or Shaggy. and music in ways few could have news, views, online streams and became available to the masses and Canada – exploded in popularity Ten years later, artists don’t sim- expected in 2001, and popularity more, consider following this col- pop music began its resurgence and sustained a few years of popu- ply disappear like they used to. has become more subjective than umn on Twitter @fsu_bobbyisms thanks to boy bands and solo larity before paving the way for the Rebecca Black will be able to pro- ever. or via Tumblr at bobbyisms.com. female artists. rise of indie music in 2003/04. duce terrible pop songs as long as But isn’t it funny to think some- What have you been listening to And of all the musical phenome- The summer of 2001 was the YouTube exists, and it will take times that good, hard-working acts lately? I’m out of words. na that have come and gone since most disposable season for music more than just backlash over her like Vertical Horizon or Craig the new music industry was born, yet, and one of the most fun sum- few things are as noticeable in the mers for music to date. Picture current musical climate as the lack turning on the radio and hearing of one-hit wonder artists. Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ’Em Up Style” As 2001 rolled into 2002, we alongside Destiny’s Child’s reached the end of an era. If you “Bootylicious,” or hearing 112’s weren’t paying attention then, it’s “Peaches & Cream” right after difficult to describe, but radio “Lady Marmalade” from Moulin shifted from the pop into a new Rouge. Eve and Gwen Stefani rock age fueled by the success of released “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” together while Geri Halliwell gave

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BOBBY FOLEY featuring a collection of songs that ing it’s either unanimous or INTERROBANG play beautifully while maintaining nobody, especially when we’re If you aren’t yet familiar with a strong sense of individuality. The first starting songs; unless every- Toronto’s Young Empires, you music varies in tone and texture, one is really into it, we just ditch soon will be. Fusing electronic from the lithe opener “Rain Of it.” music with world sounds has led Gold” with its floating, ethnic- “We all have totally different the band to create their own strain sounding backdrop to “Let You influences, and like different of indie dance music, and the Sleep Tonight,” an optimistic clos- things, so we take the attitude that group is poised to make a big er that soars as its momentum gath- when something clicks with all impression with audiences across ers and bursts outward. three of us, there’s a chance that genres. However it’s more than passion- other people will like it,” said The band – Aaron Ellingson, ate vocals and technical ingénue Ellingson. “That’s why it’s taken Jake Palahnuk and Matthew that unites the record, there’s also us two and a half years to put out a Vlahovich – have been touring all clearly a meticulous production release, because it’s been a process over the world since their forma- value in place, one that Ellingson of weeding out what we don’t want tion late in 2009, with a lot of high- credited to a trusting creative to present as a band. You start to profile gigs opening for the likes of process between the trio. learn to think as a unit.” GirlTalk and Foster The People. “We’ve gone into songwriting Young Empires are kicking off a The most impressive fact about being super democratic between brief Canadian tour this week CREDIT: YOUNG EMPIRES their touring career so far is that the three of us,” he explained. “If through February, leading into Young Empires will be at APK Live on January 27. Wake All My Youth, their new EP there’s any debate, it comes down American dates and beyond in arriving on January 31, is their to a vote – the best thing about hav- March. Additionally, the band is wanted. Now if you come and see Half a Dino and APK Live on recording debut. ing three guys, having an odd num- changing their dynamic – where us live, they’re the same songs and January 27. Doors open at 9 p.m. “It’s been a crazy ride. The stuff ber, is that if two guys like some- once they would trigger and the same energy but it’s much and tickets are $7, and this is a 19- we’ve done without having a CD thing and one doesn’t, we go with manipulate backing drum loops more organic and interesting – we plus show. For more on the band or out...” Ellingson reflected. “There it.” and samples on stage as a kind of could play the same song five to hear their single “Enter Through are lots of bands that have put out “We’ve learned to really trust band/DJ hybrid, they’ve now wel- nights in a row and it feels differ- The Sun,” visit their website at three or four albums who haven’t each other and say, ‘If two of us comed a drummer into the fold to ent every night.” youngempires.com. For more on done some of the shows that we really believe in something, then produce a more natural sound. Wake All My Youth will be wide- the show, visit apklive.com. have, we’ve been very lucky.” there must be something there.’ “It’s a little more organic than ly released on January 31, but the The EP is an accomplishment, But most of the time in songwrit- the record, but that’s what we band will first be presented live by The Creekside Strays on the rise opposed to an individual effort, auditioning as background the video. Overall, we all had a going to start work on our second like, all three of us really get our dancers, so we all went in there and great time.” EP. For the next month and a half teeth in there and try to get our just danced around. We all had a You are currently on the last we will be working on it and then MY 15 MINUTES ideas and give way to whatever is really good time. We had other leg of your tour. What are you we plan to release it in April so we WITH... going to be the best idea. It’s a very people in there with us also along plans after your last show on can tour around that summer and TAYLOR MARSHALL collaborative effort. Then, once the with our bass player’s mom, who February 28? promote it.” music is done, I’ll throw in some owns a dance studio. She brought “We have been pretty busy. For more information on the band, lyrics and will just play with those in a couple girls who were great Starting (January 15), we are going check out thecreeksidestrays.com The Creekside Strays are a and just keep on playing with it dancers who were also featured in back to the studio again and we are for videos, links and news. Southwestern Ontario band whose until it’s done.” star is quickly on the rise. James Your songs received airplay on Vinyard, guitarist and vocalist; Nic multiple radio stations through- Cavaliere, bassist; and Justin out London. Where were you Shorey, drummer, all grew up in and what did it feel like to hear and around London. Their singles your songs on the airwaves? are being played on London-based “It was pretty awesome. The radio station FM96 and throughout main radio station we knew it was Canada on CBC Radio. The band going to be played on was FM96, played at the Out Back Shack on so we all got together at our drum- January 20, but I had the chance to mer Justin’s and kind of just stood talk to Vinyard a few weeks before around waiting like little kids. We the show to get his opinions and to kept waiting and waiting and then talk about what is next for him and eventually it came on and it was the rest of the band: great. It was really cool to get to It’s said that songwriting is hear it amongst the other songs that very important to you guys. Can were on the station. It was nice you describe your songwriting after the song ended to hear that it process? held its own with everything else “It takes a variety of forms. that was being played.” Sometimes we can just jam out and You guys were filming a music come up with stuff, sometimes video at Fanshawe. What was someone will just bring an idea in that like and what can we all and we will work with it that way. expect from it? It starts and then branches off from “We did it in the TV studio in M there. Then we just keep kicking it building with Nate Wilson, who is around the room until it’s gotten to our drummer’s roommate. The a point where we think it’s really video is for our song called cool and feel it’s something we ‘Shaky.’ It is a very kind of funk like and would listen to ourselves. inspired song, and the whole prem- It really becomes a band effort as ise for the video was that we are all

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Hey writers, Rapper seeking rejuvenation, Munsch on this! MADELON KIROV small. Munsch recalls how diffi- THE CONCORDIAN cult it was to get published. “I but doesn’t find it MONTREAL (CUP) — Yes, it never have had an agent and I sent can be frustrating, difficult, and stories to nine different publishers extremely exhausting to cultivate a before one said yes,” he said. In wonderful piece of writing. But 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke which was quite surprising. despite the obstacles of writer’s that affected his speech, though Juvenile has always been known to block and trying to find wide- over the years, he has slowly release around 18-song albums, spread success, well-known author recovered and can now do public IT’S A WRAP and to see the regression of the Robert Munsch encourages young readings again. His writing career STUART GOODEN newest package was a disappoint- has, however, been put on hold twitter: @StuGooden writers to keep working at it — as ment. Then again, your work he continues to do so himself. until a full recovery. should be weighed by quality over “I have over 200 unpublished When asked what he believes is quantity, right? stories that I am working on,” said a writer’s greatest enemy, Munsch The first single is a classic Munsch. answered, “Trying to find an agent Juvenile-Mannie Fresh collabora- Many have grown up reading or publisher!” He added that the tion called “Power,” featuring Rick Juvenile released his newest Munsch’s short stories as children. most important skill needed as a project a few days ago, with inten- Ross. Mannie Fresh, who’s worked Munsch, 66, is an American-born, writer is perseverance and a will- with Juvenile for years, usually ingness to accept criticism. tions of reviving his career back to Juvenile now Canadian author who lives in the commercial success he very knows how to bring the best out of Guelph, Ontario. A member of the But before getting to that point, much enjoyed in the early 2000s. him. Unfortunately, this wasn’t it. takes favourite song honours. The Order of Canada since 1999, he writers need to start at square one. Known primarily for his hit single The song is spoiled by a boring and beat is a simple, throwback style of has published over 47 children’s To write successfully, Munsch said “Slow Motion” back in the summer uninspiring beat, and it isn’t lyrical- which I am a huge fan. Juvenile books, including The Paperbag to “write about something you of 2004, Juvenile has since then ly creative. The only element that delivers his single best verse on the Princess and Love You Forever, love, something you feel strongly slowly lost the attention of hip-hop remotely saves the track is Ross, album in it, and the chorus is nice- that have sold more than 18 million about or something you know junkies. who delivers his usual killer verse. ly sung. It’s just a shame the song copies across North America. about.” This makes all the differ- The New Orleans veteran rapper Other than that, the song is a quick- isn’t very long. He began writing poetry in ele- ence in the delivery of the piece; attempted to re-emerge into the skip. Honourable mention: “Ready or mentary school, which sparked his the higher the interest level of the mainstream limelight with “Sip Champagne” features fel- Not.” interest in literature. In high writer, the more effort, care, and Rejuvenation, released January 17 low UTP artists Wacko and Skip. Rejuvenation isn’t very com- school, he did not get along with love is put into the writing. by his self-created UTP Records The song actually has a sick rap pelling. The record is desperate for anybody and after seven years of When it comes to improving and company. While Juvenile has beat, but is unfortunately ruined by more creativity, inspiration, and studying to be a Jesuit priest, he maintaining a budding writer's always been a respected player in mediocre lyrics. The song is the polish. Juve’s been around for decided that it was not his calling. skills, Munsch provided wise and the game, his most recent project epitome of one of those pointless what’s seemed like forever. He’s On the topic of post-secondary valuable feedback. wasn’t much anticipated. The rap songs that many artists tend to pad released a plethora of studio, inde- education, Munsch said, “I liked “Keep on writing. Write a diary, industry has quickly become their albums with just to increase pendent and collaborative albums university better than any other write short stories. You don’t learn younger and more energetic. He the track-count. Another quick- in his impressive career, so he real- schooling. I think it was because I to swim by reading about it and may never again see the top of the skip. ly doesn’t need Rejuvenation to be was interested in what I was learn- you don’t learn to write that way charts, but his effort is plausible. “Black Card Music” is the his best work. The album is simply ing and had finally taken responsi- either. If you want to learn how to Rejuvenation is Juve’s 10th stu- proverbial diamond in the rough. a subtle reminder to let us all know bility for my education.” write, write a lot and you will get dio album and features 11 tracks, The song also features Skip, and that he’s still around. Every successful writer begins better at it.”

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Rooney Mara gets gritty (and pierced)

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The Girl with the

Dragon Tattoo (2012) Remember that girl from the first few minutes of The Social Network? The girlfriend who unceremoniously dumps Mark Zuckerberg, inspiring him to create CREDIT: VINCE VALITUTTI Facebook? Well, if you didn’t Wrestler turned actor John Cena stars in The Marine. know that she was played by Rooney Mara, you undoubtedly

would have watched the entire two CREDIT: COLUMBIA TRISTAR MARKETING GROUP, INC. hours and 40 minutes of Mara’s Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara star in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Cena and Kane shine on latest flick, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and never known this flick is Mara as Lisbeth of Martin Vanger, one of the fami- she was the same girl. Salander. The character of ly’s many Nazi enthusiasts, with a screen and in the ring The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Salander is dark, gritty and deeply creepiness that will get under your an American reboot of the 2009 troubled and Mara finds it in her- skin. Rounding out the A-list cast Michael Corleone look foolish. Swedish film Män som hatar kvin- self to bring all of Lisbeth’s idio- is Robin Wright as Mikael’s love The Marine crosses many gen- nor, tells a complicated story of syncrasies flawlessly to life. It interest/co-worker Erika Berger. res. It is a war film. It is a romance. murder, deception and one dys- Cinema must also be noted, and appreciat- The story of The Girl with the Connoisseur It is also a straight-up action film. functional Swedish family. Henrik ed, that Mara got her ears, eye- Dragon Tattoo is brilliant. It is Allen Gaynor One can certainly make the argu- Vanger, the family’s aging patri- brow, nose, lip and both nipples truly one of the most engrossing, www.cinemaconn.com ment that it is the finest film to be arch, hires disgraced journalist pierced for the film. Rarely has a surprising and yet brutal stories of released in any of those genres. Mikael Blomkvist to solve the performance of such a heavy char- recent times. Yet there is some- And I am that one. murder of his niece more than 40 acter been pulled off so well by a thing about director David London is set to host an athletic years ago, for which no one was See No Evil (2006) relative newcomer. Fincher’s reboot of the story that event of monumental proportions ever found guilty. In return, Alongside Mara in the role of doesn’t quite do it justice. With that will have all eyes on the Forest Vanger promises to restore Mikael Blomkvist is James Bond absolutely no subtlety, the brutali- City. No, I’m not referring to the Blomkvist’s journalistic reputa- himself, Daniel Craig. Craig does ty of the story is thrust so hard into 2013 World Figure Skating tion. When Blomkvist gets to work Several months before The an adequate job of playing this the face of the viewer that it is easy Championships, during which on the mystery of the unsolved Marine hit theatres, the first WWE intellectual role, but proves much to become quickly desensitized to London Mayor Joe Fontana is murder, which could have only Films production was released, this more entertaining during his few the atrocities. This rings particular- looking to spend $600,000 on a been committed by a member of one starring the nearly 7-foot tall action-heavy scenes. ly true during the scene in which fancy light show. No, I’m referring the family, he discovers that a Kane. Hollywood heavyweight Lisbeth crouches, bleeding in the to an event that will exhibit far young hacker has been spying on In See No Evil, a group of Christopher Plummer steps into shower. more skill and artistry: the WWE him through his computer. He teenage delinquents are forced to the role of Henrik Vanger, and All things considered, The Girl Last Man Standing match between tracks down the antisocial yet bril- renovate a dilapidated hotel in gives a heartfelt performance as a with the Dragon Tattoo is worth a John Cena and Kane on March 10. liant Lisbeth Salander and enlists order to have their juvenile deten- man mourning the loss of his watch, but don’t get your hopes up Hey, that reminds me, the her help with his assignment. tion centre sentence decreased. niece. Swedish great Stellan too high if you were a fan of the Fanshawe Student Union is giving The uncontested highlight of away free tickets to the WWE The place is full of mold, roaches, Skarsgård plays the disturbing role original Swedish films. show, so if you are a current full- mice and, worst of all, a gigantic time Fanshawe student, head to man wielding a chain with a hook FSU.ca/contest for full details. at the end of it. Jacob Goodnight In honour of the big event, I (Kane) is not just looking to mur- thought I would take a look at two der them, he also wants to remove films starring the aforementioned their eyes. The film was originally grapplers. Yes, that’s right, not going to be titled Eye Scream Man, only have they conquered the but unfortunately that idea was sports entertainment universe, they scrapped. As far as I can tell, the are also budding thespians. Here is fact that they did not go with that my take on both of their film title is the film’s only flaw. debuts. With all due respect to great hor- ror protagonists of the past – The Marine (2006) Dracula, Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, Chucky – there has never been an intimidating presence quite like Jacob Goodnight. John Cena, and plenty of explo- Without uttering a single word, IT’S LIKE sions, star in this tale of a recently Kane delivers the performance of a discharged marine who must get lifetime. So good, in fact, that six right back into the thick of things years later he still hasn’t had a fol- after his wife Kate (Kelly Carlson low up role. I guess he’s quitting GETTING of Nip/Tuck) is kidnapped by dia- while he’s on top. mond thieves. These are two terrific films in The heroic John Triton (John my opinion, but if I had to choose Cena) survives one death-defying a winner, I’d give the slight edge to VIP STATUS situation after another in his efforts Kane in See No Evil. But who will to snag his wife back from the bad win when these two gladiators guys, led by Robert Patrick (best compete in London on March 10? known as the T-1000 in Find out by winning some free Your diploma could get you the VIP status you Terminator 2: Judgment Day). tickets (they are good ones, section need to transfer straight into year two or three Patrick’s role was originally 106, row D) by visiting intended for Al Pacino, while FSU.ca/contest. of a related Humber degree program. Cena’s role was originally intend- And a word of advice to Mayor ed for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Joe Fontana. If you want to cele- I’m sure Austin would have been brate any event with an expensive fine, but the producers really light show, make it this one dodged a bullet when Pacino instead. Better yet, you can take a Find out if you are eligible. declined the role. Cena, a beloved cue from The Marine and just blow and skilled professional wrestler, a bunch of stuff up. It’s probably humber.ca/transfer proves to be just as capable of a cheaper, and quite frankly down- leading man, and would have acted town London could use some circles around Pacino, making old blowing up. 15 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

The grass is always greener

once they get them, they don’t was single, you always have so want them anymore, and then much fun.” When you see your some of us are left confused as to single friends having fun and doing Love, Lust & Lies why that happened. It’s because what they want with whom they Patricia Cifani they get a thrill out of the chase, want, you think it would be a nice [email protected] but it’s not just a male thing. On change. That being said, you are some level we all are playing a only looking at the glamorous parts game to see if we could get that of being single; you are neglecting The story of life … we always person we wanted; it’s just that to listen to all the crappy things want what we can’t have, and once some people realize they love the your single friends have to deal we get it we still want something chase more then anything else. with. Then when you are single, better. We live in a society where If it turns out we love the chase you realize it gets old pretty fast. CREDIT: HUMBLEMUSLIMAH.BLOGSPOT.COM things are constantly developing more than we like the person, it’s It’s like when we’re on a diet and and we always want more, whether only natural to get them and then all the food we never really loved it’s more money, a better job, the let them go. For the most part, we before just looks so much better new thing Apple just came out don’t do it on purpose; most of us when we can’t eat it, and then after What to do when with or to live happily ever after. don’t really know what we want, trying so hard to resist it, we take a Most of us are never satisfied, so we keep trying to figure it out and bite of that chocolate mousse we live our lives always striving unfortunately we hurt others on the cheesecake, and think, “Did I hon- for that ‘extra’ thing that we think way. estly just break my diet for this?” It you visit them will make us happy. In reality, it Not only do we want people that always looks better than it tastes. never really does. are out of our reach, we want more Since we are constantly striving We are guilty of wanting people than what we already have. Do you for something more, most of us end I go up, we do something differ- we can’t have, wanting relation- ever notice when you are in a rela- never realize what we have until ent that is unique to Montréal (Notre ships or being single, and for some tionship you have those days when it’s gone; we don’t appreciate the Dame Basilica, smoked meat sand- LONG DISTANCE of us, once we get these things, we you wish you were single again? things we already have in our lives. wiches, etc.). LOVE • Plan to do nothing at all. This realize we never really wanted Or when you’re single you wish Obviously, the grass looks greener Alison McGee them to begin with. that you were with someone? For on the other side, because you can [email protected] may seem to contradict my previous We all want people we can’t most of us, the grass is always never really see it clearly. But then tip, but your visits will be much more have, but some people only enjoy greener on the other side. We tend you finally take a walk to the other enjoyable if you can do both. Don’t the challenge. I used to think “the to look at only the benefits of side and see that the grass you During the big holiday times of the pack your visit full of tourist-y things chase” was a male thing: they something we want and the nega- thought was greener actually has a year – think the winter holiday sea- to do or places to run around to. You always desire someone out of their tive in what we already have. few brown patches in it. So yes, son or birthdays – either you or your should instead make sure to set aside reach. You see it all the time, they When you’re in a relationship, it’s ok to want more in your life, significant other (depending on who some time during your visit to just sit chase after girls who are unattain- the thing you tend to miss is your but don’t let that consume you, it is that lives out of town) probably around, relax and simply enjoy each able, maybe they’re out of their freedom. When I go out with my because you will miss the best comes home. As I’ve mentioned other’s company. If you’re missing league or have boyfriends. Then girlfriends, I always hear, “I wish I thing in your life now. before, this can be both blissful and out on a great quantity of time with stressful. your partner while you’re apart, then For most of the year, what will make up for it with quality time dur- probably happen is that one of you ing your visits. will do some travelling in order to • Make the travelling enjoyable. If The nether ye visit. Travel can be stressful at the you must spend a good deal of time best of times and having only a limit- travelling in order to see your signif- one? mostly translations from Latin ed time to spend with your partner icant other (think an eight-hour drive But “making love in secret” is philosophical and religious texts. can make the trip exponentially more to Montréal, or a flight across the Nicholas’ talent. Convincing Yet The Canterbury Tales, in tense. country), you will quickly grow to Alison’s husband of the imminent which The Miller’s Tale takes pride CHECK IT OUT Here are some tips that I hope will resent the time spent traveling if you Carolyn Sullivan apocalypse à la Noah’s Flood of place, gained fame and infamy help you have a fun, relaxing visit can’t make it enjoyable for yourself. (faith apparently does have its as Chaucer broke with tradition in with that special someone: Trust me – I’ve been there. Load up uses), the carpenter skives off several ways. • Plan to do something special. If your iPod, bring a book (if you’re work to build a boat for each of First, Chaucer wrote an original your partner lives in a big city like one of the lucky ones who can read “‘Thus swyved is the carpenter’s them and suspends them from the work in English at a time when Montréal, Toronto or Vancouver, on a bus or a train without getting wyfe; roof of his garage. While the car- serious literary works were still then you’ve got endless possibilities; sick) or buy some new CDs for the And Absalon hath kist hir nether penter is praying for mercy up in being written in Latin or, at worst, visit a historical site, a museum, a car. If you’re a real bookworm, con- ye the rafters, Alison and Nicholas French. In doing so, he established park or anything that both of you are sider buying an audio book to play And Nicholas is scalded in the sneak off to the bedroom and final- himself as the father of English lit- into. The key here is to make the best either in your car or on your MP3 towte ly get down and dirty. erature and made English an of the time that you have in that city. player. This tale is done, and God save Of course, the post-coital relax- acceptable language for scholarly I, for instance, do a lot of travelling to I hope that these tips will help you al the rowte’” ation gets interrupted by a certain work. Hate essays? Thank Chaucer a small town just outside of Montréal make that special visit even more “What the hell was that?” peeping Tom. When politely that you don’t have to write them to visit my husband, so each week- special for you! “Bernadette dared me to tell a informing the gentleman to “go to in a dead language. dirty story. The Miller’s Tale by Hell” fails to get rid of the unwant- Second, Chaucer popularized in Chaucer is the dirtiest story I ed surveillance, she agrees to a court the vast spread of genres he know. It would have been hidden kiss. Unfortunately for Absalon, encountered in his travels through- in sockdrawers if people in the 14 it’s too dark for him to note what out France and Italy. And while century had worn socks.” she’s doing, so he “put up his some of these were already in If you’ve watched season four of mouth and kissed her naked arse/ vogue at court, such as the courtly The Big Bang Theory, you’ve most savourously before he knew (and chaste) love presented in The already been treated by Amy of this.” Considering the lack of Knight’s Tale, the ribald humour of Farrah-Fowler to the medieval ver- toilet paper, hygiene products, and The Miller’s Tale was decidedly sion of a dirty movie. But for all of dental dams back then, it was prob- not. us who responded like her hapless ably not the most pleasant experi- The Miller’s Tale is written in friend Penny (WTF?), some expla- ence. the style of a French fabliau, the nation might be in order. Not being the brightest chap, contextual translation of which is In The Miller’s Tale, a geriatric Absalon remains somewhat stupe- ‘a raunchy urban myth.’ Fabliaux carpenter has the folly and misfor- fied that “something rough and featured sexual and scatological tune to marry a clever young hairy had appeared” and yet “he (literally shitty) humour, and woman with a “lecherous eye,” knew quite well a woman has no allowed jongleurs, or wandering Alison, while renting out the beard.” When he finally figures it minstrels, to explore erotic experi- upstairs apartment to Nicholas, a out, he runs off enraged to the ences censored from the works of hot young law student. Predictably smithy, gets a red-hot poker, and their courtly counterparts. enough, “her husband being out” returns to the window, pleading for Moreover, it also enabled subver- and “students being sly,” “giving another kiss. This time, Nicholas sive social commentary as a form way to whim” Nicholas “made a sticks out his bum and “lets fly a of entertainment. For while the grab and caught her by the quim.” fart/loud as it were a thunderclap” word fabliau sounds similar to If nothing else, we must congratu- in the clerk’s face. Incensed, “his fable, the closest thing to morality late Nicholas for his accuracy. hot iron ready, with a thump,” in these stories is its absence in the Alison and Nicholas fall in love, Absalon “smote him in the middle clergy. Spooning social criticism or lust, but it’s not the easiest thing of the rump.” BDSM community, with comic relief, Chaucer encour- to act upon with the old man dog- I’m sorry, but you have been aged freedom of speech through ging their every move. To compli- upstaged. social satire in England. cate their lives further, the stupidly Smutty as it is, The Miller’s Tale So, get caught skimming some love-sick parish clerk, Absalon, was actually written by a civil ser- steamy fiction during study break? spends every evening caterwauling vant noted for his piety, good man- Hey, the father of English litera- love ballads at the window of the ners, and education. The other, ture was a libidinous old man, so master bedroom. Stalker alert, any- lesser-known works of Chaucer are it’s hardly going to ruin you. 16 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

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Brainstorm for contacts: someone who could influence your primer helps your foundation last the beginning of 2012. Keep an Think possibly of everyone who career path. Always be ready to even longer by preventing it from eye out for new product launches CAREER CORNER could serve as a contact. Don’t network, and don’t avoid people creasing, flaking and balling up. because the new cosmetics are Susan Coyne limit yourself to people who could who have no obvious connection to Career Services It’s definitely a must-try no matter bound to get even more creative Consultant clearly help as they have similar your ambitions as they may be able what foundation you are using, and artistic. Dare to be different Fanshawe Career Services occupations, include people in to give you names and contacts of especially in this dry winter sea- this year, and try a cosmetic that unrelated fields as well. Remember someone who might. son. you would normally never wear No doubt you have heard stories people you may have met through 5. Follow up and stay organized: To apply these products, Quo because you may end up loving it. about people who have landed volunteer activities or work. After you meet a contact, it is great jobs without ever applying Include family friends, relatives, absolutely essential that you follow for work and never had the need neighbours, professors, alumni, up with them. Thank them for the for a resume, either. Or maybe it former employers, co-workers and advice they may have given you truly was a case of being in the so on. and keep in touch with them, stay right place at the right time. Even if 2. Go to where your contacts on their radar. This way they may the stars are properly lined up, no are: Tried and true places to net- think of you if an opportunity doubt you will need more than a work include the local alumni comes up and develop a system of little good luck to get to where you association, Career Centre, class some sort to keep organized. want to be. Much like any reunions, cocktail parties, 6. It’s all about respect: Just like overnight success, it may take fundraisers, conferences, profes- your mother said, if you want to be years. So how can you get started sional association meetings, social treated with respect, then you have on that road to success? networking sites such as LinkedIn to give respect. If you want your It has been stated that the hidden and Facebook, volunteer activities, calls and emails returned, then you job market represents approxi- career and job fairs. need to call and write back to the mately 80 per cent of the jobs that 3. Get organized, be prepared: people who contact you. Don’t for- never get advertised, and that 100 You need to approach these net- get to return the favour if you are per cent of job seekers are applying working opportunities with a game able to help someone out. Start for only 20 per cent of the jobs out plan. Do your homework and try to building your professional reputa- there. So, how do you get to that 80 find out who will be there, or do tion as someone who is polite, per cent? Well, you talk to people your best to think about who might respectful, kind and genuine. And, you know who can help you out: be there and make a list of those when you do get that new job, be family, friends, friends of friends, people who you really want to sure to keep them informed about current or past employers, etc. You meet. Once you’ve made your list, that too, as we all like to hear good chat with people at parties and cold find out what you can about the news. call people you’ve heard about in companies they work for, their Need assistance? Drop by the the news. You conduct informa- backgrounds, etc. and make up Career Services office in Room tional interviews with profession- some questions or conversation D1063. The Career Services staff als in your chosen occupational starters that reflect your research. are available to assist you on an field. You cultivate an arsenal of Above all, be professional. Try not individual basis. Visit the office to contacts… in short, you network. to just generalize with questions arrange an appointment or call If you are introverted, you really like “Do you know of any jobs that 519-452-4294. Check out may not be enthralled with net- I might apply to?” as this may put www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices working, so make it more of a per- your contact into an overwhelming for student and graduate job list- sonal challenge. Here are some situation. Make it easy for your ings. Join the Career Services strategies for successful network- contacts to help you. Facebook group at tinyurl.com/fan- ing, whether it is online or in per- 4. Networking is limitless: You shawecareerservices. son: never know when you will meet 17 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

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CHRISTINA KUBIW KALASHNIK FASHION WRITER

Fashion is a funny thing; during summer we think of winter and during winter all we want is sum- CREDIT: H&M mer. Since it’s winter, I felt the Real or digital? need to follow this trend and bring something to your mind that you may not have thought about recent- ly or ever. Fresh, feeling fresh is Killing us digitally like no other thing. Joe Fresh is a dominant Canadian brand that intimacy and body image – know- sometimes gets overlooked. ingly or not – from advertisements, Joe Mimran, a former Designer how do we now define what is nor- for Club Monaco and the driving HEALTH, BODY mal? force behind the Alfred Sung label, AND FITNESS Are the new digitally enhanced decided to take on the challenge of Rebecca Grieb models of H&M an expected step selling clothing through the Real Canadian Superstore. CREDIT: FASHIONMAGAZINE.COM advertising is taking in our normal Mod and feminine, SS12 will be a fun season. world? Kilbourne makes her Since 2004, Mimran has been Swedish clothing franchise thoughts more than clear in the living up to his name and making season show aspects from modern though it’s going to give us a great H&M has admitted to using com- film: advertising tells us who we fresh designs suitable for the art. Bright colours, clean lines and deal of interesting accessory puter-generated models to show- are and who we should be. The Canadian market. He delivers strong shapes create a reserved and options: thick gold cuffs and clean case their clothing. The well- message from the H&M advertise- inexpensive, mainstream designs appropriate summer appearance. t-strap thong sandals enhance the known clothing company designs a ments is clearer than ever: not even that follow current trends at afford- Joe is bringing modesty back with mod look. Faux diamonds enhance body that can better display clothes the thin, tall, fit, beautiful fashion able prices – trendy but not over- higher necklines that take you from a luxurious Hampton look when made for humans than humans can, models are good enough anymore. priced. He has proven to be some- business to pleasure. His looks paired with a pair of wedges and a then “dresses” it by drawing on its The message to women and young one who isn’t going anywhere and allow for a ladylike and sleek hairstyle. If you aren’t ready clothes. Graphic designers digital- girls is that they should continue to simply plans to broaden the market respectable exterior that looks far to look to grown up, pair them with ly paste the heads of real women strive for perfection, but also that in which he works by adding prod- more luxurious and expensive than brown gladiator sandals and a great onto the bodies in post-production. this image is unrealistic. ucts such as makeup, nail polish, it truly is. He’s creating pieces that range of beaded bracelets and For now – and in the future – What message does this send to sunglasses and footwear. make us look like we paid more for you’ve given yourself a sexy even professional models’ faces the average woman today? That Unlike a lot of designers, for this our outfit than we truly did. beachy look – you’ll be ready for won’t be considered perfect she is trying to attain the unattain- upcoming season, Mimran will be Fashionable and functional are any rooftop party, beach party or enough for fashion. In the digital able. As Kilbourne stated, “Failure filling the Joe Fresh section of the words that easily describe Joe’s business meeting. world, we can not only photoshop is inevitable.” The ideal woman is Superstore with designs straight collection. The collection in gener- For the upcoming season, Joe a human body, but we can now based on absolute flawlessness. from the runway. For the warm al has been interesting as we are Fresh is definitely something you change their skin colour – at least “She never has any lines or wrin- weather seasons, Joe Fresh is seeing a collection defined by fun should think about picking up, and our fictional digitally enhanced kles; she certainly has no scars or delivering colour-blocked and geo- colours and slightly avant-garde unlike Gucci, there’s no invest- world is diverse. blemishes; indeed she has no metrically-inspired designs. A lot aspects within the designs. ment required. In the film Killing Us Softly, pores.” of his designs for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 is looking as Jean Kilbourne discusses how the Although many individuals are image of women has changed in only learning of the deception they advertising. In the beginning of the view in advertisements now, digi- film, Kilbourne says that advertise- tally created models are nothing ments send a clear message about new. In the 1980s, one popular what it means to be a woman – the advertisement showed a woman’s same message produced 20 years face that was made up of several www.fsu.cawww.fsu.ca ago can be found in today’s socie- parts of different women’s faces. ty as well. Kilbourne claims that As the standard for beauty contin- advertising gives a sense of power ues to rise, the most important WedWed Jan J 25th to women, but this power trip is thing women can do is to be aware ComedyComedy NNightight inn OBSOBS unfulfilling and short lived. The of what they are watching and H&M controversy only supports reading. OutOut BackBack Shack,Shack, 9p9pmm DDoorsoors this theory, as it sends the message The backlash from many women NNo CCoverover to women that they just aren’t good and feminists toward H&M has enough. been found in the news and on ThursThurs Jan J 26th The average North American many social media sites. If you spends three years of his or her life have something to say about the TheThe FunnyWaiterFunnyWaiter SShowhow watching television commercials, unrealistic expectations and body ForwellForwell Hall, Hall, 12noon and views approximately 3,000 images being represented by the FFreeree shoshoww advertisements every day. In a company, you can join the conver- world where we take our values, sation on Twitter: @hm or on attitudes and perceptions of love, Facebook: the H&M Page. TThurshurs JJaJann 226th6th IllIll ScarlettScarlett ww// Londonlicious tempts the palate Mon,Mon, Jan 23rd23rd SStereoKidtereoKid aandnd CallCallll O OffD Dutyuty tthehe SScenariocenario JAYMIN PROULX Crave, Fellini Koolini’s and many INTERROBANG more. Menus will include an appetiz- ModernModern WarfareWarfarre TournamentToTournament ForwellForwell Hall,Hall, 930p930pmm doors Running for three years now, er, entrée and dessert. 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This Randy Feltis, Director of year’s event will see 31 restaurants Londonlicious, added that this is a participate. Prices will range from TuesTues JaJann 2424thth great way to familiarize customers $15 to $30 per person, depending on DealDeal or NoNo DeDealaal CContestontest with fare that is exposing smaller, the restaurant. For a list of participat- independent restaurants and to draw ing eateries and their menus, check ChanceChancet too win $1000$1000 attention to the downtown area. out londonlicious.ca. Please note that ForwellForwell Hall, Hall, noon This tasty event offers a three- reservations must be made ahead of FFreeree ttoor registeregister on thethe spotspot course meal at an affordable price for time at some restaurants – check the a student-friendly budget at local website for details. eateries, such as Waldo’s on King, 18 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

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LATE NIGHT THE LATE LATE SHOW with Jimmy Fallon with Craig Ferguson During a campaign event on Wikipedia is going dark to protest Saturday, Mitt Romney reached into a bill that’s before Congress. I know his pocket and gave cash to a what you're thinking: “If Wikipedia woman who said she was broke. is dark, who’ll supply America with Which got awkward, when she was bogus facts?” like, “I’m also lonely!” In North Korea, they announced I saw that a bakery in Georgia is they’re going to embalm Kim Jong selling “Tebowing” pretzels, Il’s body and put it on display just inspired by Tim Tebow’s popular like Russia did with Lenin and I . . . . pose. You can tell they’re Tebow America did with Larry King. I dont feel pretzels, because if you eat one in From 1934 to 1963, the biggest IVE BECOME criminals in America ended up on like drinking this New England, you end up choking. EVERYTHING I HATE!!! President Obama is visiting Alcatraz. Nowadays they end up on coffee . . . Disney World on Thursday to pro- Wall Street. Some of the guys who mote a new plan to boost tourism. escaped from Alcatraz made dummies Of course, it's going to be of their heads and put them in awkward when he walks their beds to fool the guards. I into the “Hall of did the same thing here last Presidents” and sees them time I interviewed Bwa HAha making room for Mitt Regis Philbin. He Romney. never figured it out. hahaaaaaaaaaaaaa THE TONIGHT SHOW CONAN with Jay Leno with Conan O’Brien Newt Gingrich has released a new Today is Martin Luther King Jr. ad attacking Mitt Romney because Day, a day everyone in my studio he knows how to speak French. audience decided to celebrate by Well, Romney is not the only one. seeing the whitest man on television. John Huntsman speaks Chinese. One of the products unveiled at Rick Perry, of course, speaks gibber- the Consumers Electronics Show is ish. a remote for your television that you President Obama will be going to control with your mind. When you Disney World where he'll unveil his think “on,” it turns on the TV. When new plan to create jobs. And what you stop thinking completely, it better place for the president to talk turns on Jersey Shore. about his jobs plan than Fantasyland? It’s being reported that a woman A cardiologist now says that for- took her 5-year-old son along on a mer Democratic presidential candi- bank robbery. Apparently, she told date John Edwards' trial has to be the teller, “Give me all your money delayed because Edwards has a life- or I’m leaving my 5-year-old.” threatening condition. Wikipedia is going to Hey, don't all husbands shut down at midnight. So who cheat have a life- you have less than one threatening condition? hour to get most of your You never know when you’ll need a flashlight in an emergency. facts wrong.

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Across 1. Scarce 5. City in central Poland 10. Soft cheese 14. Killed 15. Assembly place in ancient Greece Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 16. Capital of Latvia You were hoping for peace in Do something this week that 17. Part of a windmill your home, but tension or unrest will relax your muscles and your 18. Bury has followed you here. Anger is mind. Laughter helps you forget 19. Smell circular, rekindling itself and doing the darker colours that may have 20. Calculates proportionately little good. Be as calm and rational been haunting you. Certain games 22. Weepers as you can. are therapeutic as well as escapist. 24. Undergraduate degrees Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 25. Synagogue Taureans prepared for a good Scorpio has ulterior motives for 26. Looks fixedly at time won’t be disappointed. You his or her kindness and generosity. 30. Old maid Who cares about the hidden rami- ride the paths of glory while seated 34. Healed in the lap of luxury. It helps your fications when everybody wins? 35. Brings to destruction cause to look as splendid as you Keep them happy, and they may 36. ___ de Janeiro: site of 2007 feel. never guess. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Pan American Games Curiosity works best when taken It helps if you know too much. 37. Lily in small doses. Faith and emotion Your highest hopes are built on air 38. Entity step in to replace cold, pure knowl- and would only dump you out of 39. Feminine name edge as the thing that people trust. the sky. Fall now while the earth is 40. Chest bone Listen to your family before any- still your friend. Harsh reality has 41. Plans of an area of land one else starts giving you ideas. its rewards. 42. River in central Italy Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 43. Wins the heart of 3. Gambling resort 32. Sea duck Aimless dithering is for people If you want to be understood, 45. Clothes dryers 4. Water pitcher 33. Lions’ sounds with time to waste. Cancer knows speak in terms that everyone 46. Makes a mistake 5. Indian side dishes 35. Brings up children what he or she wants, and gets to it knows. You’re drawn to libraries 47. First woman 6. Feminine name 38. Making obscure along the straightest possible line. and other places rich with informa- 48. Restaurant employee 7. Specks 39. Ventilate Pay attention to the lessons of the tion. Your memory is good enough 51. Calculated proportionately 8. Miner's goal 41. Meditate on very young and the very old. to let you tell the true story. 56. Title of a German man 9. Walking in as military manner 42. Layer Leo (July 23 - August 22) Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) 57. Brother's wife, for example 10. Cooks meat 44. Metric units of linear measure- A busy mind has few words to By letting things spin out of 59. Lose colour 11. Take the bus ment spare for anything off the subject. control now, you’ll make it harder 60. One of the Great Lakes 12. ___ Stravinsky: Russian com- 45. Admitted to cope later on. Don’t say yes or Leo’s personal business is always 61. Sound poser 47. Rub out maybe when you’re absolutely the most important thing in the 62. Skin condition characterized 13. Servings of corn 48. Sharpen a tool by grinding it world. Taureans hold some kind of clear about no. The math remains by pimples 21. A piece of bedroom furniture on a stone cosmic grudge and may get in your pure despite the interpretations of 63. Throw lightly (2 wds.) 49. Air (prefix) way. what it means. Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) 64. Excessive desire for wealth 23. Operates a machine 50. Part of the eye Little things that make you The lesson continues. You’ve 65. Lion’s sound 25. Rotates quickly 51. Dance movement happy have big consequences. got a full week of lab time to check Down 26. Frighten 52. At a distance Your sense of touch is strong and out your theories. Trial and error 1. Letters at the bottom of an invi- 27. City in N.W. Italy 53. Mexican ‘sandwich’ pleasurable. You have a firm grasp are not for the timid. Memory is tation 28. Caribbean island 54. Feminine name on the reason for everything. enhanced by adventure. 2. Wing-like 29. Radiation unit 55. Hunter’s prey 30. Business wear 58. And not slightly older than him. 91 per cent of his annual income to 31. Clan Solution on page 22 4. Steve Jobs was the IRS. half Arab. 9. Should there be a crash, Prince 5. Oprah Charles and Prince William never Winfrey makes travel on the same airplane as a pre- $10 per second. caution. Word Search That’s $600 per minute, 10. If you rearrange the letters in $35,000 per hour, $840,000 Vin Diesel it reveals his credo: “I A R N O L D T U P E I Y T I R per day, $6 million per week, End Lives.” W F U G I T I V E S K W L D F $26 million per month and $315 11. X-rays of the Mona Lisa 1. Thomas Edison, lightbulb million per year. show that there are three complete- I E Q U I P O D P C J G R S K inventor, was afraid of the dark! 6. Prince William’s nickname in ly different versions of the same R O T A N I M R E T H F W F J 2. None of the Beatles knew how college was “P-Willy.” subject, all painted by Leonardo Da to read music. Paul McCartney 7. The Queen and her husband Vinci, under the final portrait. Y S U R S D W R Y N I T S E D eventually taught himself. are both great-grandchildren of 12. Whoopi Goldberg’s real 3. When he was only 13, Johnny Queen Victoria. name is Caryn Elaine Johnson. G E J D A E Z E K G B A C L N Depp lost his virginity to a girl 8. One year, Elvis Presley paid 13. When young and impover- P F T I F L N S U E R O D L I ished, Pablo Picasso kept warm by burning his own paintings. L N G A V Y N I P A X M A I K Sudoku Puzzle 14. 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The original title of Jane Destiny Kyle (Reese) Terminator Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice was First Impression. 14 20. The great warrior Ghengis KIOSK QUIZ ANSWER Khan died in bed while having sex. 21. The first person to go over 257 Niagara falls was Annie Edson- SPRING BREAK IS Taylor. She made the trip in a wooden barrel and survived! FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2. 8 15322. Ted Turner owns about two per cent of New Mexico. PRIZES SPONSOR Daily Sudoku: Sat 6-Jan-2007 puzzle rating:very very hard hard 23. Rudyard Kipling refused to ED BY CHARTWELLS Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con- write with anything other than tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col- black ink. umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 22. 20 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Choose liquids over solids for your post-workout absolutely critical that you eat if you want to remodel the muscle, enlarge the muscle or recover from FUN AND FITNESS the exercise. RICK MELO Fortunately, liquid supplemental [email protected] formulas are easy to consume and can be quite nutrient-dense, pro- viding all the nutrition you need at Nutritionists and professionals this time. In addition, since these alike typically state that whole formulas are structurally simple, foods always trump supplemental most of us don’t have any issues nutrition. The problem is that processing them in our gastroin- “always” is never the case, espe- testinal tracts. Your stomach will cially when considering that it’s thank you for this. not always possible to eat whole Plenty of research has demon- foods. While it is true that tradi- strated that liquid supplemental tionally complete, untreated and formulas containing fast-digesting unprocessed whole food should protein and carbohydrates are form the basis of any nutritional absorbed more quickly than whole regimen, there are some instances food meals. in which supplements can actually To put this into perspective, a be superior to whole food. In the liquid post-exercise formula may case of post-exercise nutrition, it be fully absorbed within 30 to 60 can be argued that liquid supple- minutes, providing much-needed CREDIT: BODYBUILDING.COM mental nutrition is superior to muscle nourishment by this time. Liquid supplemental formulas containing fast-digesting protein and carbohydrates are absorbed more quickly whole food for a number of rea- A solid-food meal may take two to than whole food meals and help in muscle building and recovery after a workout. sons. three hours to fully reach the mus- after exercise recover more quickly tion literally replaces post-meals! the hour after a training session. Typically, after intense exercise, cle. than subjects receiving nutrients Think of it as post-meal insurance You need to combine the best of most people complain that eating a The faster the protein and carbo- three hours after exercise. Liquid for ensuring that you always get both worlds to feed your starving big meal is difficult. This is under- hydrates get to the muscle, the bet- nutrition is making more sense, the required nutrition until you get muscles and system for full recov- standable as the exercise stress cre- ter your chances for muscle build- isn’t it? home to those whole foods. It’s an ery. Only then will you have truly ates a situation where the hunger ing and recovery. Current research However, it’s important to note important rule of thumb to ensure refueled the tank and maximized centres are all but shut down. has demonstrated that subjects that this doesn’t mean liquid nutri- that you get that actual meal within your workout! However, as you now know, it’s receiving nutrients within one hour Tough sledding for Canadian sledge hockey player Kevin Rempel

FRASER CALDWELL he was hooked. these things too seriously.” determination that sees him perse- of sport that he never knew he pos- THE SILHOUETTE “I had played hockey for about In his continued search for vere despite his physical challenges. sessed. Since the crash, the Dundas HAMILTON (CUP) — These 14 years before I got injured, but improvement, Rempel works with “He is motivated to get better, native has begun motivational days, Kevin Rempel is best known by no means did I have a future in the training staff at McMaster that’s the main thing,” said the speaking. for his exploits on a sled. But in it,” said Rempel. “I was just play- University's Pulse Fitness Centre, trainer of his charge’s mentality. Now, when he’s not on the ice, 2006, it was another vehicle entire- ing in beer leagues and recreation- being led in his routines by experi- “He works his tail off and comes in Rempel is appearing at schools and ly that changed his life unalterably. al leagues. It was two years after enced trainer Jeremy Steinbach. here with a good attitude.” convention centres to tell his story. The Dundas, Ontario native my accident before I heard about Steinbach indicated that the New things have come in droves He hopes that through his example, lived to ride his dirt bike. Not only sledge hockey. sledge standout’s success derives for Rempel since his accident, and people can find the strength to did he ride, he sought most to bask “As soon as someone told me from his competitive attitude, a he has discovered a talent outside overcome their own obstacles. in the pure, adrenaline-fueled free- about it I wanted to try it, and as dom of the motocross jump. soon as I got on the ice, I knew that Four and a half years ago, this was something I wanted to do Rempel realized this dream, only for a long time.” to see it crash down around him. Rempel began to play with the Losing control of his bike in the Niagara Thunderblades team out of midst of a jump, he found himself St. Catherines in 2008, and very plunging to the ground. And when quickly took to the game, ordering his fall had come to an end, his own custom sled and gaining Rempel knew that his life would the attention of coaches at Sledge never be the same. Ontario. Rempel had experienced the Battling through a prescription reality of paralysis since 2002, medication addiction to make the when his father Gerald suffered an provincial squad, the Dundas accident while hunting and became native continued his climb to the a paraplegic. Four years later, it very top of the national sledge was the younger Rempel’s turn to hockey ranks. Within two years, a experience a life-changing injury. man who had known nothing of the “I remember staring up at the sport saw his name on the roster of sky and thinking, ‘Oh crap, I’m Team Canada. paralyzed,’” the 29 year old said of Not only is Rempel donning the his fateful crash. “In that moment, red and white these days, he’s everything just froze. I recall that thriving as part of the successful when I saw my dad fall out of the team. Most recently, the Canadians tree, my life was going to be little won the World Sledge Hockey bit different forever in dealing with Challenge in December, and look his injury.” poised to be at the top of the heap As horrible as it is to say, when the World Championships Rempel’s previous experience with roll around this year. the harsh reality of paralysis served Despite the fact that the majority him well in the aftermath of his of his teammates are similarly par- incident. alyzed, Rempel indicated that the That’s because in the wake of atmosphere in the locker room is his 2002 accident, Gerald Rempel never one of commiseration. had struggled and ultimately failed Rather, the athletes enjoy making to cope with his disability. He spi- light of their shared situation. raled through depression and a “We’re all troopers,” said resulting gambling addiction, and Rempel of his teammates. “We’re eventually ended his own life. all so strong in getting to this point. Two years after his accident, To be on Team Canada and to Rempel discovered the sport that reach this level with a disability would come to dominate and rede- means that we’re pretty strong as it fine his new life. He had played is. If anything, we poke fun at each hockey as an able-bodied individ- other and joke about our disabili- ual before the crash, but had never ties. experienced the sled variety. When “You’ve got to have that atti- a friend introduced him to the tude, not just in the locker room sport, it took only moments before but in life as well. You can’t take 21 Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS London’s Oakridge Oaks senior girls volleyball team came out on top of the Fanshawe College Supervolley tour- nament. The tournament played host to 40 teams from across Ontario. CREDIT: ANTHONY CHANG Fanshawe’s Kaitland Dutrizac helped lead the Falcons to a 66-49 win over Altima far from ultimate St. Clair on January 18. Dutrizac scored 23 points and six rebounds. driving experience Getting to know Kaitlind Dutrizac

BROOKE FOSTER playing for the Falcons. MOTORING INTERROBANG NAUMAN FAROOQ She was recently named OCAA’s [email protected] Kaitlind Dutrizac has been play- Athlete of the Week – the first play- ing basketball since she was a little er on Fanshawe’s women’s basket- girl, and all that hard work has paid ball team to hold this title this season If you are in the market for a off for her. Starting off the second – and with good cause. As of the stylish, comfortable, spacious half of the season strong, she is now start of the second half of the season, coupe that can seat four adults, and in her third year as the Captain of the Dutrizac had a nearly eight points- have less than $40,000 to spend, Fanshawe Falcons women’s basket- per-game average for a total of 71 your choices limited, to be honest, ball team. She has been playing for points, making her the second-high- especially if you prefer a front- the Falcons for a total of five years. est point scorer on the team. wheel drive layout. She is a dedicated player who said Forward Natasha Amo is the point Ford has nothing to offer, nei- she has “a real passion for the leader with an average of 12.5 points ther does Chevrolet or Dodge, plus game.” per game. Mitsubishi has stopped producing Dutrizac started her first year The players said they have been the Eclipse, so that choice is out. playing for the college team on the sticking together both as teammates Mazda also doesn’t offer anything bench. She said that she started tak- and friends. Dutrizac said the entire like this at the moment, but Honda ing the game more seriously as she team has great chemistry together does. The Accord coupe has been got older. “I kept playing and and is working hard in practices. The CREDIT: NISSAN learned a lot from all the vets.” ladies have made working on defen- in steady production since the mid- Nissan’s Altima coupe has the gadgets, but the driving experience is lack- Taking advice from older players sive strategies their focus for this ’80s, but for the last few years, it ing. has been forced to compete with and working hard in practices helped year. another Japanese car company in in its commodious trunk, I just suspension set-up is a bit too soft, Dutrizac succeed on the team and After the Falcons’ game against this coupe segment, and that com- wish the driver had a telescopic and the steering lacks any feel become a veteran player herself. She Humber (which they won 56-51), pany is Nissan. steering wheel, as the one in the whatsoever. This lack of commu- now plays the position of a shooting the women’s team is the leader in the Though Nissan launched the Altima only tilts. nication between the front wheels guard, which allows her to do a lot of OCAA West region with a 9-1 Altima coupe back in 2008, I did The news gets better when you and the driver means it becomes both defence and scoring for the record. The Falcons played their first not get the opportunity to try one open its hood. While you can have tricky to place this car into bends, team. home game of the semester on until very recently. I guess it’s bet- the base 2.5-litre, four-cylinder especially if you’re carrying a bit Dutrizac said she enjoys being in January 18 against St. Clair, down- ter late than never, so let’s get on to engine that produces 175 hp, the of speed. the role of team Captain. She likes ign the Saints 66-49 to improve to see if it’s any good. one I had in my tester was the big- What this car is good at is being being able to work with and help the 10-1. Dutrizac led the Falcons with From a styling point of view, the ger, 3.5-litre V6 engine which pro- a long-distance cruiser. It is quiet newer players improve. “I like 23 points and six rebounds. The car is a stunner. It looks very much duces a much more pleasing 270 and it is comfortable, and on the showing the rookies how to be a Falcons host Sheridan on January like its cousin, the Infiniti G37 hp. This engine is a delight, as it highway, it’s very economical, too. leader on and off the court ... and just 25. coupe, which is not a bad thing at has plenty of low-end torque and You can average 7.3 litres/100 km working hard each and every day For more information on the all. From just about any angle, the yet also pulls strong at higher on the highway. During my week, that we’re in practice.” Dutrizac said women's basketball team, game car looks good, although I do think speeds. However, whatever you I averaged 11.3 litres/100 km in a she believes that she has had more to schedules and stats, visit the the rear-lights are a tad too big. do, don’t buy it with the CVT gear- mix of city and highway driving. contribute to the team in recent years Athletics Office in J-Gym or check My tester, which was painted box. I don’t generally like CVT That is not bad for a big coupe with because of how long she has been out tinyurl.com/womensbball2011. bright red, looked particularly gearboxes, but the one in the a big engine. alluring. If you want a coupe that Altima coupe seemed much worse So how do I sum up this Altima looks good, this won’t disappoint. than any I have ever come across. coupe? It looks good and offers Open the door and the news is Under acceleration it would whine lots of space, comfort and gadgets. not as good. While the Altima like a bad electric blender – not the On the downside, it has an awful coupe can be had with lots of gadg- kind of sound that is considered CVT gearbox (I cannot say this ets, including a decent navigation pleasing in a car. You can, howev- enough, buy the six-speed manual system, Bluetooth system and all er, save yourself some money and instead), the interior plastics are other convenience items one have one with a six-speed manual not the greatest and the handling is expects from such cars these days, gearbox. I know as a journalist I’m bad enough to ensure you pick the the bad news is that the quality of not supposed to assume anything, most straight-line route you can the plastics used to make its interi- but I am positively sure that any find to get home. or don’t look or feel very good. It manual gearbox has got to be bet- Prices start at $27,698 for the reminded me of the old Chevrolet ter than the CVT option. four-cylinder model, while a Monte Carlo, which, trust me, is What about the handling? Is it 3.5SR CVT is yours from $36,598. not a compliment. any good on a twisty strip of road? Me, I’d rather buy a used Infiniti While there is plenty of room for In all honesty, no. While the chas- G37 coupe, or keep saving until I four adults and even their luggage sis seems somewhat decent, the can afford a new one of those. 22 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 44 Issue No. 18 January 23, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Spice dooming Bourne History of the NHL event. Lots of people are already former who moonlights in such all-star game comparing him to Jeff Hardy, risqué side ventures. Triple H and which is quite ridiculous. Bourne Stephanie McMahon are probably The first modern All-Star game has still appeared to be totally pro- not too thrilled at the prospect of JEREMY WALL THE HEEL TURN INTERROBANG took place in October 1947 in SCOTT STRINGLE fessional at every televised event, Chyna being around again either, Toronto, with the Leafs, as defend- [email protected] and has not shown up completely as many fans will remember the January 29 is the NHL’s nearly ing Cup champions, taking on a blitzed and unfit to wrestle like romantic relationship that she had annual All-Star game. The All-Star team of NHL All-Stars; the All-Stars Hardy did. with Triple H back in the ’90s. weekend includes the fantasy draft won 4-3. The game actually took WWE Superstar Evan Bourne At any rate, hopefully Bourne Daniel Bryan is finally getting a on January 26 and skills competition place before the start of the NHL has allegedly been suspended for will watch himself in the future. A chance to talk more and develop (my favourite part of the event) on season, which was how the schedule his second Wellness Policy viola- lasting career in wrestling is uncer- some personality to go along with Janaury 28. Enjoyed by some and worked for the first couple of tion. Bourne was already suppos- tain as is, and it’s best not to tempt his technical skill. His current maligned by others, the All-Star decades of the All-Star game’s exis- edly getting some backstage heat fate anymore than necessary. feuds with both Mark Henry and game nevertheless has a long history tence. from Triple H over revealing why Chyna, who most recently had a Big Show is really helping with in the NHL. Here’s a brief snapshot From that point on, All-Star R-Truth received his own suspen- couple of appearances in TNA, that, along with the fact that he is of that history: games were generally held every sion. This would explain why wants to return to the WWE. She slowly but surely turning heel. Hockey’s first All-Star game was season, with a few exceptions, par- Bourne and Kofi Kingston recently also apparently wants to go to law They have him going in the direc- held in 1908 in Montreal. The ticularly for the 1979 Challenge Cup dropped the tag team belts to school. Her more infamous tion of being a cowardly heavy- Montreal Wanderers played against between the NHL All-Stars and the Primo and Epico, as it’s become escapades may be hurting her weight champion, which needs to a team of All-Stars from the Eastern Soviet Union and the 1987 Rendez- par for the course for champions to chances, though. In addition to be reined in somewhat, as Bryan Canada Amateur Hockey Vous, again between the NHL and quickly lose that privilege in these starting a career in the adult video has so much submission technique Association. The Wanderes won 10- Soviet’s best. The Olympics have situations. Bourne’s drug of choice industry, she is also now an escort that could be used to great effect 7. Some recognizable names from also occasionally bumped the All- is said to be Spice, which is a syn- in the Los Angeles area. According against any of his opponents. If he both teams included Art Ross and Star game off the NHL’s schedule, thetic form of weed. to Chyna, her personal letters to were to make either Henry or Frank Patrick, among others. as have the two lockouts over the This just goes to show how strict Vince McMahon asking for a job Show tap out to the Lebell Lock, it The first All-Star game in NHL past 20 years. the WWE’s Wellness Policy is have not been answered. This is no would make his championship all history was the Ace Bailey Benefit Should the All-Star game be becoming. Personally, I don’t find surprise, as the family-friendly the more legit, as well as creating a Game, held in February 1934 to raise scrapped? Fans and pundits have fre- Bourne’s choice to be a big deal, as environment that the company has truly epic moment that fans would money to support Ace Bailey, who quently asked this question in the long as he is not using before an shifted to leaves no room for a per- not soon forget. had suffered a career ending injury the previous year. The game featured past. The event feels kind of point- the Toronto Maple Leafs against a less at times and can be quite tedious team of NHL All-Stars; the Leafs for those who are looking ahead to Fleshing out the early NBA season won 7-3. the trade deadline, the stretch and the Another All-Star game wasn’t playoffs, which is when the best record despite having the likes of Canadian eyes are on the Raptors, played in the NHL until the Howie hockey is played anyway. I like the Dirk Nowitzki (who was named the who haven’t really been playing the Morenz Memorial Game in All-Star Game and I feel it should be Finals MVP at the culmination of best basketball. I’d say the excep- November 1937. Morenz died the kept, largely because it’s an easy NBA WATCH the 2010/11 season). tion is Andrea Bargnani, who aver- previous March and had been a way to promote the NHL to wider VICTOR KAISER If anyone asks me, and I’ve had ages 22.3 points per game at the major star for the Habs. The media that might otherwise ignore twitter: @supermario_47 quite the few discussions with sev- time of writing. In their game Canadiens played a team of NHL the sport during the mid-point of the eral people, the unluckiest team against Indiana on January 13, the All-Stars, and the All-Stars won 6-5. season. prior to the start of the season as the Pacers had Danny Granger ejected In October 1939, another memori- The All-Star game has a storied Hey guys, I hope this column Portland Trailblazers. The reason from the game and were still able to al game was played in honour of tradition in the NHL. Although there will be part of a regular weekly why basketball pundits agree is hold out for the win. I guess in the Babe Siebert, who had drowned the are some who would like to do away NBA column. I’ll give it my best simple: while most teams were Raptors’ defence, they didn’t have previous August. Again, the with it, it’s a nice marketing oppor- shot and cover the NBA season to building and acquiring their own Bargnani, who was out with a Canadiens played the NHL All- tunity for the NHL’s best stars and the best of my ability, both review- ‘Big Three,’ the Trailblazers lost strained left calf. Stars, and the All-Stars won 5-2. hockey in general. ing and previewing the biggest their big three. Greg Oden is still action from basketball’s premier out injured and LaMarcus Aldridge league. is back to playing, but the biggest It wasn’t long ago that many of blow came when Brandon Roy us thought that there would be no announced his retirement at the age NBA season. With the lockout and of 27, due to a degenerative knee the constant breakdown in negotia- condition. It was indeed dishearten- tions, many basketball fans (includ- ing for basketball fans around the ing myself) almost came to the con- world, for while the NBA tweeted clusion that there would be no sea- pictures of the star players in almost son. You could sense the disap- every franchise, there would be no pointment from many players as such picture for the Trailblazers. Of they expressed themselves on course, the team has done its best to Twitter. Kobe Bryant was thought move on, and after beating both the to be on his way to China and Italy. Lakers and the Clippers, you can Virtus Bologna was an Italian club sense that there’s a swagger going that was confident in their abilities around in Rip City. to land the five-time Larry O’Brien This article would not be com- trophy winner. (For those of you plete without mentioning the Chris who are unaware, the Larry Paul saga. He was running out of O’Brien trophy is what the NBA contract in New Orleans, and the Champions get; it’s the NBA’s ver- Hornets preferred to deal him out to sion of the Stanley Cup.) teams and get someone in return Anyway, all said and done, there rather than let him leave for free. was good news for basketball fans Suitors came, suitors went. Trades as the lockout ended on December were agreed to and then nullified by 8 and the NBA was to begin on NBA Commissioner David Stern, Christmas Day. It wasn’t any ordi- until the Clippers and the Hornets nary beginning; Christmas Day had agreed on a deal on December 14. some pretty big matchups, includ- The saga was over and Paul was on ing a rematch from the last NBA his way to pair up with Blake finals, a series that featured Miami Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, and Dallas. Dallas did not have the among others. best of starts as they fell to 0-3 in Basketball isn’t as huge as hock- the space of a few days, a woeful ey is here in Canada, yet all

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Justifying the MLS draft

FANSHAWE FC MARTY THOMPSON sensandsoccerfan@hot- mail.com twitter: @martythompson_

Last week, Major League Soccer CREDIT: BULLETNEWSNIAGARA.CA held their annual SuperDraft to Mark Visentin goes post-to-post to make a save on Oshawa's Christian choose the best college players to Thomas. play in their league. The Montreal Impact’s first pick was a young defender/striker named Andrew Top dog in the East Wenger, a player who has won both Best Defender and Best Offensive player in his conference. think they will be a powerhouse in CREDIT: TOBACCOROADBLUES.COM Wenger went to Duke, and will Twenty-one-year-old Andrew Wenger was picked first in the 2012 MLS the CHL next year when they pick stay there until the summer to fin- SuperDraft. up some more offense in the offsea- AROUND THE OHL ish his studies in history. Critics son and upcoming trade deadline. are upset about the fact he wants to The alternative to a draft system footballers as people, and they still RYAN SPRINGETT The Bulls have something to look [email protected] finish his education before joining would be what the rest of football need to be treated as such. Critics twitter: @Ryan_Springett forward to, with the Subban broth- the team. In the end, the draft sys- does in the academy system. are calling for the SuperDraft to ers as the face of their franchise. tem is a great tool that the MLS Teams will essentially sign players die, as it’s an example of North Next year, Bellville, next year. uses to get highly developed play- at very young ages and bring them American sport influence on the With about 20 regular season The potential Eastern Conference ers. up along with the hopes that they league. But providing an education games left for most teams in the final will be between two of these People who are against the draft will play for the big team. First of and the experience of post-second- OHL, it’s crunch time in the three teams: Ottawa 67s, Brampton in the MLS argue that the time that all, the process of providing train- ary education would only help pro- Eastern Conference. Battalion and the Niagara IceDogs. could have been spent at a club, ing and coaches to these younger duce good footballers in a region What is so great about the My prediction is Niagara and being properly scouted and under- age groups can be expensive, espe- where developing talent is a hot Eastern Conference is only 15 Ottawa in the finals, with home ice stood in their abilities, they are cially if many of the players turn button issue. points separate first and ninth place advantage going to the Dogs. instead playing in some far-away out to be duds. Second of all, most The draft has produced some of in the season standings. Every team Why not Brampton? They are an place at a college. However, all of of them do become duds. The col- the best players from the continent, is in the hunt for home ice in the overall strong team, but they are these schools should be on a lege draft system allows the play- like Clint Dempsey, Maurice Edu, playoffs, and it is realistic for every currently in a slump, going 5-1-2-2 team’s radar through proper scout- ers who looked promising at 14 not Carlos Bocanegra and Brek Shea. team – except for the Kingston in their last 10 games. Although ing systems. And when the com- to make it to the big show. This is probably the best system of Frontenacs, but there is no doubt they picked up points in nine of bine comes around, the best play- That being said, the talent player development, considering they are rebuilding and this is no their last 10 games, overtime losses ers are selected to play a few should not be streamlined to one the size of the country and how surprise. That being said, one of the do not award any consolation in the games in Florida to showcase their direction. The SuperDraft has been players who are serious about biggest disappointments so far playoffs. The mistakes they make in skills in one place for all to see. diminished to only two rounds as developing their skills (and those would have to be the Oshawa the end of games are going to hurt Andrew Wenger is 21 years old most MLS teams currently have who have skill) and becoming Generals. This is a team that I, them in the playoffs. coming into his pro career; his active academies. Players should footballers will go to college, and along with many others, expected My pick for Eastern Conference skills are more developed, to the be able to choose their way of pro- will become visible. All in all, the would be a powerhouse and would champion will be the Niagara point that scouts and coaches alike gressing as a footballer and as a SuperDraft is an effective way to be on top of the standings with their IceDogs. This team is built off of a will have a good understanding of person. The ability to get a degree develop players in North America, huge offensive presence. Although solid core of players who have rep- the player he will be in a year, or in before beginning their professional and shouldn’t be stopped anytime they are great offensively, they resented their country in interna- 10 years. soccer career is important to these soon. struggle on defence, but I’m not tional play, showcasing their skills counting them out of a playoff on the world’s stage in pressure push. Look for the Generals to cooker games. Mark Visentin will make some noise in the final quar- be the story for this team going into ter of the season. playoffs, whether this team will be The Belleville Bulls are looking successful in the playoffs or not, basketball solid in the season standings, but I I’ve argued that Visentin is not a don’t take them seriously as a play- pressure goalie, but it looks like the The Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams host the Sheridan Bruins on off team. The team is full of great team puts their trust in him and Wednesday January 25th. The women play at 6pm and the men play at young prospects, and although they that’s what will push this team to a 8pm. They then travel to Mohawk College to take on the Mountaineers on lack experience, they are competing Eastern Conference championship. Saturday January 28th with the women playing at and this is something that makes me 6pm and the men at 8pm. volleyball

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