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NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR ach year, around Nov. 11, the ques- Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] tion is always asked: what is the News Production Editor meaning of Remembrance Day? Ksenia Prints [email protected] E » And, depending on whom one asks, the an- swer will be different. COMMENTS EDITOR As time creates distance between us Ben Wood » [email protected] and the calamitous events of World Wars I and II and the Korean War, the veterans of Arts & Culture Editor which Remembrance Day commemorates, Whitney Light » [email protected] ean cL

our perspective on those events changes. M a Listings Coordinator Many now struggle to find relevance in con- Kristine Askholm » [email protected] temporary conflicts occurring on the other side of the world. Cameron Sports Editor For Lance Corporal Larry Stebbe (Rt.), Kalen Qually [email protected] » Remembrance Day is an emotional time. A veteran of the Battle of Hong Kong, Stebbe Beat Reporter Jenette Martens » [email protected] was taken prisoner by the Japanese army and endured hellish conditions in Japa- Beat Reporter nese P.O.W. camps, where he witnessed the Cameron MacLean » [email protected] deaths of many of his fellow soldiers. “(Remembrance Day) is really the Remembrance Day still resonates with Winnipeggers, as an estimated 400 participants joined Beat Reporter remembrance of our comrades that have this year’s Charleswood legion ceremony at Oak Park school. Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] passed away, and who have given us the freedom we have today in this country,” he Beat Reporter membrance Day ceremony in Oak Park high For some, reconciling these two mes- said. James Janzen » [email protected] school. sages can be difficult. “That’s what we fought for.” But Remembrance Day commemo- Father Raphael Glofcheski, chaplain for As a veteran of the Second World War, rates more than just the wars of old—it is the Charleswood Legion Branch 100, points Stebbe is one of the most vivid symbols of t h i s w e e k s contributors dedicated to all Canadian soldiers engaged in out that the emphasis of the Afghanistan ’ Remembrance Day. But as more and more current fighting throughout the world. mission has shifted from peacemaking to members of his generation pass away, and Renee Lilley, Kiran Dhillon, Craig Loewen, Brooke Dmytriw, “There will always be veterans,” said more direct combat. Jessica Antony, Tom Llewellin, Aaron Epp, Sasha Amaya, only one Canadian WWI veteran remains, Jocelyn Demers, another young CF soldier “It isn’t just something you can say Holly Rose, Conrad Sweatman, Laura Kunzelman, Kelly the question becomes: how can Remem- Nickie, Steven Kotelniski, Jo Villaverde, Blake Wood, present at the Charleswood legion ceremony, ‘Well I’m going to be a peacekeeper’…and brance Day adapt to reflect the current reali- Joe Kornelsen, Daphne Dacquay, Julienne Issaacs, referring to the soldiers currently fighting in look after (bringing) order to a country,” Denis Vrignon-Tessier, Josh Boulding ties of the Canadian military and Canadian Afghanistan. said Stebbe. “You can’t bring much order to a society? In addition to the changing face of the country…when people are shooting at you.” The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of For David Labine, a current Canadian Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. 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We also reserve the right to edit nadians of the costs of freedom; the other is sometimes be difficult to hear the message for length and/or style. they made, said Labine. This year, Labine to remind us of the horrors of war, and to of peace. participated in the Charleswood legion Re- motivate us to work towards peace. CONTACT US » General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 Email: [email protected] BY Joe Kornelsen LOCATION » How do you use Facebook or other social Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg networking sites, and how has it affected you? 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 Stuart Darach-Cottick, Shannon Bennett, Jah Holmes, 1st year Pre-med student: 1st year Pre-med student 1st year Science student Mouseland Press Board of Directors: I don’t generally use I have one because I was A lot of people have been asking me Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Ben social networking sites. It’s forced and I have someone to join to get messages and to meet Wickström (chair), Dean Dias, Daniel Blaikie, Vivian technological crack. It’s hard else check it for me. But people. I think that now more people Belik, Brendan Sommerhalder, Brian Gagnon to not always check things I use it to keep track of recognize more people. obsessively. friends and important For inquiries email: [email protected] messages.

Melody Stricker, Justin Bzovy, Greg Walker, Cover Image 1st year English student 4th year Philosophy 2nd year Psychology student I use it to keep in contact student It’s an easy way to keep in contact with family because I’m an Facebook can keep you in with friends. It adds a good bit of Exhibit Grimhaven international student. It makes touch with people who are convenience. Especially, with things social relationships stronger. far away. It’s really not that like Facebook Mobile. by Gordon Arthur You can see what everyone is different from email. I use it up to and be informed. to play chess. will be showing at Semai Gallery until November 30.

Polaroid photo, photo courtesy of the artist. contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 15, 2007 NEWS 03 The new face (book) of activism

James Janzen Beat Reporter

he Facebook phenomenon storming university campuses around the globe has not only managed to create a new Tplatform for social networking and party plan- ning, but also has opened up new avenues for social activism and political discourse on and off campus. “It’s a way of getting a message across where [people] can listen to you at their conve- nience . . . and on their own time,” John Benoit said of the networking site. Benoit is the internal organizer for the Service Employees International Union, which recently welcomed Casino Nova Scotia em- Priorities” which, with ployees into its fold after a long-fought battle over 300 members, has seen a fair bit of discus- that was finally aided by Facebook’s communi- sion, mostly revolving around local construction cation canals. and traffic issues. A number of workers had Facebook ac- “It’s a good conduit to understand what counts, which they used to contact each other the youth’s priorities are,” he said. and mobilize, Benoit said. He said it was good way to join in debate “It allowed them easier access to their co- and discussion for those who do not have time workers . . . and most certainly helped the pro- to head down to the office of their MP or city cess along.” councilor. “It’s encouraging to see young people involved in their Benoit believes that social networking sites The University of Winnipeg Students’ like Facebook are a legitimate means of discourse Association has also been using Facebook community in ways they haven’t been involved before.” because users must approve who their “friends” extensively. —City Councilor Jeff Browaty are on the site before they can leave comments “It’s a good way to reach many people in on each other’s profiles. places like university campuses,” said Vinay Iyer, about upcoming events. This downplays the slanderous anonymity UWSA vice president advocate and creator of Iyer points out that Facebook also has neg- month, options to join social causes and sup- often found on public online chat rooms and the UWSA Facebook group. ative aspects, as individuals can create fake ac- port political candidates, and a communica- message boards. Iyer believes it’s a more noticeable way to counts and post messages that disrupt legitimate tion interface that is incredibly convenient, the “It’s encouraging to see young people in- spread information than putting up another conversation and debate. possibilities for social and political activism are volved in their community in ways they haven’t poster on a university wall already cluttered with Benoit and Browaty also mentioned that many. been involved before,” said city councilor Jeff announcements. online networks will never replace person-to-per- “[It will] help people break their silence,” Browaty. The Facebook group, however, has not son meetings as primary sources of discourse. Browaty said and hopes that online networks Browaty operates a Facebook group called slowed down the UWSA’s use of posters, ban- Yet with 52 million active users, 250,000 like Facebook will eventually increase voter “North Kildonan – Your Neighborhood, Your ners, and information tables to spread the word new registrations daily, 65 billion page views a turnout and decrease political apathy.

City pedals ahead with new bike lane

Dan Huyghebaert city’s active transportation study. First tabled in an extra lane, and there must be strategic traffic however, mainly ended up in the suburbs, such Beat reporter 2005 and finally approved in 2006, the study is flow on the street in order for it to be revamped. as the Northeast Pioneers Greenway and the expected to be done by 2008. Annabella Street, which cost $3,000 to renovate, McGillivray trail. An advisory committee was also formed to met the criteria. Last month, city council passed a motion help foster dialogue and to build awareness of While Nixon said the active transportation that would give downtown priority in the imple- ith no accompanying fanfare, the the plan. evolution in Winnipeg is in its early stages, last mentation of the plan. city has revamped 300 meters of Jenny Gerbasi, councilor for Fort Rouge Annabella Street in Point Douglas and East Fort Garry, who also sits on the Stand- Wto include a bike-only lane. ing Policy Committee on Downtown Devel- The section lies between Higgins and opment, said city council is reacting to cycling Sutherland Avenue and serves as a link in the lobbyists. North Winnipeg Parkway, a path that goes along “We haven’t spent money on commuting the west side of the Red River and runs from Kil- cycling,” she said, noting that most of the money donan Park to the Forks. spent on active transportation goes to the sub- “I think it’s symbolic,” said Kevin Miller urbs due to councilors putting projects in their of Bike to the Future, a cycling advocacy group. own wards. “Winnipeg has been in the dark ages for active Gerbasi also said most capital money spent transportation.” on infrastructure is spent on cars, such as proj- The group has been actively lobbying city ects to widen and expand roads to improve traffic hall for upgrades to the city’s infrastructure to ac- flow. commodate cyclists, and sees Annabella Street as “We are a car-focused city,” she said.

a sign of things to come. Petersonatasha Gerbasi is a proponent of a bus transit corri- N While the stretch is not huge, Miller be- dor to go along abandoned railways. This project lieves “you’ve got to start small.” He added the would include a bike lane beside it. city experienced monumental change in cycling “It’s about creating useful cycling commut- infrastructure in the last few years. ing routes,” she said, adding that it would also be Kevin Nixon, the city’s active transporta- Winnipeg is slowly remodelling its alternative transportion routes. good for the environment. tion coordinator, said although it is too early to Miller is fairly optimistic about seeing bike tell where and how many more bike lanes will be lanes downtown next year. added, “It won’t be the last.” Adding more bike lanes might be difficult. year the city spent 1.5 million dollars on recre- “The city is recognizing we’re here,” he said. Nixon was hired this year to implement the Streets must be wide enough to accommodate ational bike trails and pathways. These projects, “Things are infinitely better.” November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Ne w s Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s E-m a i l : n e w s p r o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 04 NEWS Fa x : 783-7080

Local News Briefs Soldiers welcomed back

Compiled by Renee Lilley, Kiran Dhillon, Craig Loewen at UVic Alex Garcia U of W hosts national round- Volunteer Staff table on aboriginal access to education movement to stop the Canadian On Nov. 7-8 the University of Winnipeg hosted the second Aboriginal University Forces from recruiting at the Univer- Education Roundtable, seeking to discuss the sity of Victoria’s campus job fair was votedA down on Oct. 25 by the student body. barriers of access to education for aboriginal students. A similar debate at the University of Winnipeg The event brought together U of W was resolved years ago. president and vice-chancellor Lloyd Axworthy, The Uvic debate began when the on-cam- prominent aboriginal leaders, ministers from pus student group, Students Against War, pro- the provincial and federal governments, and city tested the presence of recruiters at the annual councilors. Former Prime Minister Paul Martin convention. The group claimed this meant the was also in attendance. university condoned the war in Afghanistan,

Minister of Advanced Education and by graphic despite the alleged violations of human rights Literacy Diane McGifford says aboriginal education is a high priority for the province to and atrocious actions being performed by members of the Canadian Forces. pursue. Da

“Our government and universities must Tracy Ho, chairperson of the University ph n

of Victoria Students’ Society, stated in an in- e work together; being here today is a sign of Da

commitment,” she said. terview on the U of W student politics radio c quay The roundtable addressed issues show The Fishbowl that the students were prohibiting aboriginal people from attaining a upset not only by what was happening in Af- proper post-secondary education, like lack of ghanistan, but at the “glamorization of the high school education, lack of funding, and lack recruitment.” of urbanization. Ho also expressed concern that “students cruiters was that it evoked a classist sentiment, steadily. Canada is facing a shortage of skilled were not [being] told about the psychologi- as some people need the financial aid the mili- According to Sarah Amyot, general co- workers, with a specifically dire situation in the cal stress that returning soldiers have to deal tary provides. ordinator for the UWSA, peace rallies and West. With over 40 per cent of the country’s If the argument was to be taken up again, anti-war demonstrations have seen diminish- aboriginal people living in Manitoba and with.” Jacks said that “it could be brought up at a ing numbers of people. Saskatchewan, it is vital the province finds ways Furthermore, she claimed students felt to make education attainable for them. that the military was targeting the lower in- General Assembly, where all students would “When the war in Iraq started, there was come students who would benefit from the be given speaking rights.” a huge protest where 5,000 people showed up, Canadians should Get Serious military’s financial aid. However, the chances of this happening whereas the anti-war protest that happened about diabetes Deciding that they would act in the stu- are quite slim, as interest in the war in Af- recently only had about 50 people there,” said dent body’s best interest, the UVSS decided to ghanistan and the need for peace is declining Amyot. The Canadian Diabetes Association is desperate to get out the message that diabetes ban military presence from the Student Union affects the young and old alike. Building. In an attempt to inform youth about However, after the student body at UVic the implications and risks of the disease, the voiced their discontent with this decision, the organization has launched its Get Serious UVSS decided that some old fashioned de- campaign. An interactive, online ‘speed dating’ mocracy was necessary for the situation. The concept, the campaign aims to prove that diabetes decision was put to a vote Oct. 25, and the influences all: through having it, knowing students elected to allow the military to con- someone who has it, or through its strain on the tinue recruitment on campus. The vote was Canadian health care system. According to the won by a 95 per cent majority opposing the association’s website, three million Canadians ban. will be diagnosed with diabetes by 2010. November marks the beginning of Diabetes At the University of Winnipeg, debates Awareness Month around the world. regarding CF presence developed in 2003. On Nov. 14, the Canadian Diabetes Eventually, the decision was made to allow on- Association celebrated the very first United campus recruitment, including a CF presence Nations World Diabetes Day. The day, which at job fairs. is focused on children/youth, celebrates the According to UWSA president David birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, credited for the Jacks, the argument against the banning of re- discovery of insulin.

Former NDPer talks rights and democracy

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent spoke to students and the general public last week, drawing from his experience as founding president of the group Rights and Democracy. Addressing issues like human rights and global democracy, the event was hosted by the Winnipeg Chapter of the United Nations Association of Canada (UNA-C) and held at the University of Winnipeg on Nov. 5. Broadbent harshly criticized the United States invasion of Iraq, and spoke of what he considers to be successful methods for advancing democracy throughout the world. Broadbent said Canada would greatly enhance global human rights by applying the same workplace safety laws in Canada to every Canadian-owned foreign factory. Under those circumstances, a Canadian corporation violating workers’ rights in a foreign factory would be punished in Canada under Canadian law. For more information on Rights and Democracy, go to http://www.dd-rd.ca/site/. Ne w s Ed i t o r : St a c y Ca r d i g a n Sm i t h contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 15, 2007 E-m a i l : n e w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 NEWS 05 Increases to ADHD International programming ‘only a start’ News Briefs the disease. affects five to 12 per cent of school- hasty diagnoses. Laura Kunzelman According to the Canadian aged children around the world. Principal of Inwood School Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw Volunteer Staff ADHD Resource Alliance, ADHD The new provincially funded in Inwood, Manitoba, Ted Stouffer was considered to be a form of brain programs will consist of teams com- said more people are being labeled damage until the 1960s until even- posed of a child psychiatrist, child with ADHD as an “easy way out.” he provincial govern- Yellowstone potential site of tually gaining recognition as a dis- psychologist and two psychiatric “I do believe it’s there . . . volcano eruption ment recently announced ease in the early ‘90s. nurses. The programs will provide a not so certain that everyone that is $738,000 in funding to ADHD commonly appears range of interventions and services being diagnosed really has it,” said DENVER, Colorado: Researchers noted developT a program aiding children during childhood and is character- including assessment, consultations Stouffer. “What I’m seeing a lot of last week magma is raising the ground at with attention deficit hyperactivity ized by inattention, hyperactivity with mental-health professionals, is that kids are not being made to Yellowstone National Park. disorder (ADHD), their families and poor impulse control. ADHD treatment and family interventions. sit down and do what they need to The ground’s swelling is likely due to and their schools, but questions still is considered a developmental dis- The provincial funding is de- do.” molten rock accumulating below the surface of arise concerning the prevalence of order that cannot be prevented. It signed to address the problems as- Identifying whether ADHD the region. sociated with ADHD is on the rise “is a tough question Yellowstone was once the site of a gigantic by focusing on taking because of the demographics,” said volcano, which last erupted 642,000 years ago. early action, reaching Jerry Payment, a Community Men- The volcanic chamber below the park is said to children between the tal Health Worker. be 300 miles across, coming within 30 miles of ages of 5 and 17. Payment stated more people the surface. According to a are diagnosed with the disorder in According to AHN News scientist Robert province-issued press recent years as awareness of the dis- B. Smith said a volcanic eruption does not seem release announcing of ease only developed around 1975, likely in the near future; volcanic craters like the funding, children and has been increasing since the Yellowstone rise and fall over decades without living with ADHD 80s. erupting. are more likely to have Stouffer believes the provin- problems relating to cially funded ADHD program is Harsher gun control for Finland their families, they’re a good start, but solutions need to less likely to succeed in delve further into the homes. HELSINKI, Finland: The Finnish school and, most con- “Children with ADHD do government is considering raising the legal cerning, they’re more need something… You can do all age for purchasing firearms after an 18-year likely to become in- the interventions you want but you old went on a shooting spree at his school last volved in youth crime need they need support at home,” week. and substance abuse. he said. The Associated Press reported the youth, Early diagnosis, medi- Services in the province’s new Pekka-Eric Auvinen, opened fire on his high cation and therapy program are anticipated to be avail- school, emptying 20 rounds of ammunition and can help children cope able through the Manitoba Adoles- murdering eight people before killing himself. with the disorder. Yet cent Treatment Centre in November Finland has the third highest rate of guns some claim ADHD is of this year. Contact the Child and per capita in the world, following the United only on the rise due Adolescent Mental Health Intake States and Yemen. According to the Geneva’s to parents’ panic and Service at 958-9660. annual Small Arms Survey, there are 56 guns per 100 people in Finland The current minimum age for purchasing a gun in Finland is 15. Politicians are seeking to raise it to 18.

Mauritania riots over food

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania: Uprisings over increasing food prices broke out in the capital Nov. 9, requiring police involvement. Protests have been occurring all over the country in reaction to the rising prices of grains, other cereal crops, and basic foodstuffs. Reuters reported tires were set on fire and car windows smashed, prompting the police to launch tear gas into the crowds. The prices of grain in Mauritania are on the rise due to oil prices affecting transport costs and increased demand for biofuels. President Sidi Mohammed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi has established a committee to examine the causes of last week’s revolt.

Palm oil race bad for environ- ment

SUMATRA, Indonesia: The slashing and burning of rainforests and the draining of peat wetlands in Indonesia are contributing to massive releases of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A recent report by Greenpeace warned that the deforestation to make room for palm oil plantations is adding to global warming. The destruction of peat lands is the most alarming since peat is one of the most valuable stores of carbon in nature. The Telegraph reported Indonesia is looking to be the top producer in the world for palm oil. Indonesia is already the global leader of greenhouse gas emissions through deforestation. November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 06 EDITORIALS

Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r : Jo Sn y d e r Editorials E-m a i l : e d i t o r @u n i t e r .c a And the scandal goes to…

the sponsorship scandal. On the one hand, JO SNYDER MANAGING EDITOR this could damage the reputation of the governing party; stealing any popularity they’ve gained cutting taxes. On the other I have been watching a lot of the Sopra- hand, Canadians are once again are faced nos lately. Now, I know I’m six years behind with a government kickback scandal that everyone, but that’s none of your business. leaves us feeling like there is no one left to What I find interesting is how much it gets trust. The latter hopefully not being true, into your head — the idea of mobsters and because we’re not quite yet at a two-party their whole delicate dance. Everything is a system. balancing act to keep anyone from getting As the liberals and conservatives are pinched. Then of course there is always the tying it up in the polls it’s noticeable that collective shutout when you suspect one of we seem to rate our politicians on scandals your own has betrayed you, but you can’t yet rather than ability to make good decisions prove it. Herein lies the analogy to the pres- for the country. Maybe this is an embellish- ent shit storm swirling around the Harper ment, but it’s become a Canadian preoccu- government. As Mulroney is ex-communi- pation. How does this make us look on the cated from the flock like a bad Hutterite, global stage? And how do we demand more Canadian politics is once again turned on from our governments? We are experienc- its head by questionable behaviour. The ing what Donald Savoie is calling a collapse backroom deals between Mr. Mulroney of accountability in Canada. and Karlheinz Schreiber conjure images of Now Canadians will have to wait as in- briefcases full of cash and fat cigars clinging formation slowly seeps out of the sealed lips to the lips of those in-the-know. of everyone involved, including our PM To think that Harper won the election who has had the finger pointed at him by in 2006 on a promise to clean up politics more than one MP. But for now, Harper is was maybe a bit naïve of the electorate, waving his hand dismissively in front of his though there is not a lot of sweet justice face and saying, “I didn’t see nuttin’.” watching the conservatives go through what could turn out to be their version of

Denis Vrignon-Tessier contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 15, 2007 COMMENTS 07

Co m m e n t s Ed i t o r : Be n Wo o d Comments E-m a i l : c o m m e n t s @u n i t e r .c a NBC’s environmental campaign is universal cused of NBC. Still, their complaints Ben Wood are worth mentioning. Comments Editor Sure, NBC can claim a con- cern for the environment and sug- gest people these simple solutions, ast week television kingpin NBC went but what about all the power they green—a smart, weeklong campaign to waste in filming, lighting, editing or raise awareness and empower the public the wasted fuel in jetting their stars Lto take responsibility in this universal cause. Green around? The total energy used to is Universal, the catchy title of the campaign, power a TV set is enormous and cer- did more than simplify a political movement, a tainly contradictory to the message of

lifestyle change, scientific theory, and personal a TV show about environmentalism. by graphic responsibility into one word---green—but it ac- But, how many of us can truly tually got people thinking about environmental say we practice what we preach? You

responsibility. The campaign worked. might take the bus, but you may Cor

It is time to face reality. As easy (and fun) as y

throw out a lot of trash. You may ride Falvo it is to pass the blame on to the government, the your bike, but you leave the lights multinational corporations, global capitalism and on in your apartment. The way our free markets, or your next-door neighbour, it is society and day-to-day activities have not working. Nobody likes to take the fall for such been constructed, it becomes impos- a detrimental issue. This is why NBC’s campaign sible to escape any environmentally is so smart. damaging activity. They have ignored the political battles, the This is not to excuse wasteful actions that scientific debates behind global warming, and the harm the state of our environment. However, to pollution and uses vast amounts of energy in pro- In an awkward conversation with a co- complicated solution of changing our entire way wish that NBC remain ignorant of our harmful duction, but at least they are using the most sig- worker or when riding an elevator, the conversa- of life. By reducing the message to simple acts lifestyle and not run any environmental cam- nificant and influential form of media to expose tion turns to the weather, news, or TV shows. such as turning off your TV or computer when paigns is not the answer. the public to easy ways of acting in concert with On breaks at work, people struggle to find a it is not in use, switching off lights when leaving It seems that environmentalism has fallen the environment. topic to talk about where everyone can partici- a room, sorting your garbage for recyclables, or into the grave elitism that is characteristic of so In this regard, they have done what so many pate. Clearly, people pay attention to the shows ditching the plastic or Styrofoam cup for a mug, many social or political movements. While the environmental groups have struggled, and almost they watch on TV, so the move made by NBC is the viewing public now understands how simple it intent of environmental groups may be to spread always failed, to do: to get people to listen to their all too logical. is to act as environmental stewards. the message to as many people as possible, the dis- message. People don’t respond well to pamphle- And this is why it was successful. They Throughout the blogosphere, there is a claimer should read: corporations should not be teers, protesters, or generalized accusations— did what every environmental group does: they strong backlash to NBC’s green week and their allowed to promote environmentally friendly ac- NBC’s 30 Rock presented this best when a mascot spread awareness about the issue. They cannot sudden environmental concern. In a word, the op- tion. They should only be on the receiving end of intended to promote environmentally responsible change each individual’s daily habits, but they position calls contradiction on the part of the TV our criticism and blame. living became so self-righteous that he was ignored can get them to think about the consequence of broadcaster. The opposing argument, however, is Yes, it is true that NBC does cause a lot of and his ideas dismissed. People do, however, re- their actions. ripe with the same contradictions they have ac- spond to television. Euphemisms for brokenness Julienne Isaacs Nations Convention Against Torture and Other and tortured for indefinite periods. Torture is “for years Israel justified its use of torture, what Volunteer Staff Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or an open secret, staring out of the eyes of politi- it called `moderate physical force’, by citing the Punishment, is “any act by which severe pain or cians even as they declare that their governments `ticking bomb’ scenario. But despite a genuine suffering, whether physical or mental, is inten- “don’t do torture.” security threat, Israeli security forces rarely if ake no mistake: every regime tionally inflicted on a person for such purposes Torture is widely talked about as a tool of ever were able to identify a particular suspect that tortures does so in the as obtaining from him or a third person infor- political leverage, a wartime strategy for gaining with knowledge about a particular bomb set to name of salvation, some supe- mation or a confession.” Torture has been used valuable information, or a necessary cog in the explode imminently.” “Mrior goal… call it the need for information; call to extract information from terrorists, dissidents military machine fighting the War on Terror. It In an article summarizing his larger argu- it what you will, the cost of paradise, the prom- and prisoners as long as governments have ex- is often seen as an unhappy but necessary “lesser ment in The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age ise of some sort of paradise… will always be hell isted. During the Spanish Inquisition “heretics” of two evils,” an ends-trumps-means reality. Stu- of Terror, Michael Ignatieff points out the holes in for at least one person somewhere, sometime.” were strung up by their hands and branded with dents, pundits and journalists like to talk about reasoning both for and against the use of torture. So writes Ariel Dorfman, as quoted in Amnesty “Those who defend torture would insist International’s 2004 report on the United States’ that their choice is not nihilistic—denying the use of torture. “Those...who insist that torture is an ultimate form ultimate value of human beings—but rather Over time, with the evolution of technol- motivated by a value-filled concern to save in- ogy, both the instruments of torture and the of nihilism believe that a majoritarian justification for nocent human life. Those, on the other hand, euphemisms cloaking it have gotten fancier. For torture amounts to a failure to understand what is special, who insist that torture is an ultimate form of the sake of convenience, political correctness nihilism believe that a majoritarian justification and expediency, “torture” is sometimes defined inviolable, and worthy of ultimate respect in a human being.” for torture amounts to a failure to understand (famously, and lately, by the Bush administra- —Michael Ignatieff, from the article “The Lesser Evil: what is special, inviolable, and worthy of ulti- tion) as “mistreatment,” except when it is denied Political Ethics in an Age of Terror.” mate respect in a human being.” outright. And there are a host of other euphe- Psychologists talk about the irreversible misms surrounding the brutal truth. hot irons. During the Second World War the the “ticking bomb” scenario, in which it must be damage done to torture victims; some survivors The very word “torture” has become a cli- Nazis and the Japanese tweaked away at human decided whether a terrorist possessing informa- live a sort of twilight existence, never again able ché in the news in the last few years. This month, medical experiments. And during the 21st cen- tion on how to diffuse a bomb shortly to go off to feel desire or make a human connection. As media is swarming around the bitter dregs of tury liberal democracies are fighting the War in a populated area should be tortured for that Ignatieff argues, both the tortured and the tor- Maher Arar’s 2005 rendition and torture and on Terror by hooding and leashing suspects in information. Is preserving the dignity of one life turer are stripped of their humanity by the act of newly-appointed U.S. Attorney General Mu- orange jumpsuits and flushing holy books. Tor- worth the deaths of hundreds, even thousands torture. And the society that silently condones kasey’s refusal to declare “waterboarding”—a ture necessarily presumes guilt on the part of the of innocent people? Would you rather hurt one torture poisons itself, and lies to its people when term encompassing methods of drowning sim- victim, and victims are denied counsel. person or allow many to die brutal deaths? it declares that it leads to a greater good. ulation—a form of torture. But as ever, the stark To date 145 states have ratified the Con- But this is an artificial scenario and a stu- Before you argue for the justification of face of torture itself tends to stand off to the side vention Against Torture. But scroll through pid question. Very rarely, if ever, do such “tick- torture, stare a torture victim in the face. Find of all legal, ethical and political debate. How websites like Amnesty International or Human ing bomb” situations develop—and rarely, pictures of the broken and let them sink in be- often do we address what torture actually is, and Rights Watch and it quickly becomes apparent if ever, would ordinary citizens be forced to fore you talk about ticking bombs, about lesser what it does to individuals? Sometimes the ugli- that, internationally, torture is as widely prac- choose between one life and hundreds of lives. evils. Torture constitutes a crime at every level of est things, the things that are hardest to look at, ticed as ever. The U.S. has become famous for its And use of the “ticking bomb” scenario has led society, and can never be justified. Wounds in- must be stared in the face before we can argue practice of “extraordinary rendition,” the forc- governments to blur the lines delineating the flicted on an individual, no matter their guilt or for or against their justification. ible transportation of prisoners to foreign soil, conditions under which torture is considered innocence, are inflicted reciprocally on society, Torture, as defined by the 1984 United where they are held without charge or counsel “appropriate.” Human Rights Watch reports that and the heart of humanity bleeds. November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 COMMENTS Top 100 Canadian Albums is just fine without chart-toppers

Why didn’t they make the list? According fan bases in Canada, but are considered indie It’s possible. Nicole Hunt to the 600 journalists, DJs, musicians and re- fare. By which I mean, your grandmother and Could it be that the thousands of Canadi- the Charlatan (Carleton University) tailers polled, they just haven’t produced a great your eight-year-old cousin probably haven’t ans who purchased a Simple Plan album have album. heard of them. just failed to understand what good music is? And yet, their three major album releases On the other hand, Canadian artists who Could be. along with their eight singles have all gone num- have remained at the top of the charts, such as But what’s more probable is the commis- TTAWA (CUP) –The minute Bob ber one in Canada. Céline Dion, Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado and sion’s restrictions on the 35 per cent of what Mersereau’s The Top 100 Canadian While there are others, Nickelback is a of course, Nickelback are conspicuously absent. broadcasters get to air has forged the success of Albums hit bookshelves, arguments perfect example of a Canadian band achieving Is it possible the 600 people polled were mediocre talents with little to offer besides vague aboutO what did or did not make the cut began. domestic success because it has a major label all middle-aged white men who spend their days teen angst and catchy melodies. Some criticized the list as a stock playlist of pushing clichéd, accessible music that sounds listening to Neil Young’s Harvest (the number And so, Mersereau’s biggest achievement rock radio stations. Others decried the ranking like a safe choice for stations looking to meet one album) on repeat, and wouldn’t know good isn’t having chosen the best Canadian album to of Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill or Arcade their Canadian content requirements. new music if it knocked over their bottle of put on the list, but having kept the regulated Fire’s Funeral (ranked sixth and ninth, respec- The Canadian Radio-television and Tele- Rogaine? filler off of it. tively), or whether it was necessary to have eight communications Com- Neil Young albums in the top 50 (the answer mission requires 35 per is yes). cent of the music played Instead of bickering over whether Alanis between 6 a.m. and 6 deserves to be ahead of Rush, let’s celebrate p.m. be Canadian. At something we can all agree on: the big Canadian about 12 songs an hour, musicians who weren’t even on this list. that’s 50 Canadian songs That’s right, nine-time Juno winners Nick- per day. elback are nowhere to be seen. And it’s not be- Most of the new cause the list only features old artists. artists featured in True, 36 of the entries were released in the Mersereau’s book are not 1970s, but 24 are from the 1990s and 10 are popular radio choices. from this decade. Arcade Fire, Feist, k.d. lang, Feist, The Joel Plaskett k-os and The Sadies all made the list with 2004 Emergency, The Weak- releases, the same year Nickelback won Junos for erthans and Constan- Group of the Year and Fan’s Choice. tines all have dedicated

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Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t Arts & Culture E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a Gather ‘round the fire

ber of local artists that have been screening,” Conrad Sweatman said Harp. Of the 68 films selected, 17 are Volunteer Staff AborigInal Film Fest brings Manitoba-made productions. Of the interna- tional entries, the greatest number come from Australia and New Zealand, while others are local and international ow in its sixth year, the Winnipeg from South America, the Middle East, and Aboriginal Film Festival runs Nov. the United States. 15 to 18. The WAFF emerged from perspectives to studentS “It is meant to be a sort of international aN 2001 University of Winnipeg speaker series gathering place, giving local access to world on post-secondary education for aboriginals class films. You are not going to see the likes and now provides a mix of aboriginal youth- of this stuff all in one place anywhere [else] in oriented education and development activi- the city,” said Harp. ties with screenings of local, national, and in- The festival’s four venues are all situated ternational aboriginal productions. All events in the downtown area: Cinematheque, Urban are free. Shaman, The Globe, and Eckhardt-Gram- Rick Harp, co-artistic director of WAFF, matte Hall—venues that are easily accessible is excited by the growth of festival, includ- for any University of Winnipeg student. Harp ing its new slogan, “Igniting the Creative Fire hopes that students will find time after class Within.” to check out the festival. “Essentially it is tapping into this sort of “I think the thing I want to empha- ancient ritual of telling stories around a fire,” size is that we have got a really strong pro- said Harp. “The creative fire is something gram taking place at the U of W,” he said. that has been around for centuries, thousands Beginning on Nov. 15, Eckhardt-Grammatte of years, millennia, and now we are seeing it Hall programmed screenings are as follows: translated onto the screen.” First-Timer Films, 3:30 p.m. Thursday; Red- In line with its growth, the fes- Faced Comedy, 7:00 p.m. Friday; For the tival received around 150 submis- Younger Set, 1:00 p.m. Sunday. sions this year—its highest number yet. “We have been able to expand our reach glob- For a complete schedule for all venues go to ally, but at the same time keeping the num- Still from Imprint, Dir. Michael Linn, 86 min., USA, 2007 http://www.aboriginalfilmfest.org/. Manitoba filmmaker’s doc to open WAFF

Conrad Sweatman win on The Sharing Circle, who suggested that Volunteer Staff the young filmmaker write up a proposal for a film and submit it to the National Film Board. The proposal went through and the majority of ome may know Winnipeg filmmaker Cur- the interviews were shot in early 2005. tis Kaltenbaugh for his work as a director, “At one point there was going to be other writer, and researcher for The Sharing Cir- subjects, and I really wasn’t thinking about my cleS, an aboriginal documentary TV series hosted story, but the Film Board thought that would be by Lisa Meeches. Next week, however, his work worth exploring,” he said. will be showing on the big screen. Kaltenbaugh’s Kaltenbaugh said he strove continually to most recent project, A Place Between: A Story of represent his personal experiences as objectively an Adoption, is opening this year’s Winnipeg Ab- as possible and avoid the “retreat into the self”’ original Film Festival. The film, which is Kalten- that many point-of-view documentaries suffer baugh’s third entry to the festival, was produced from. in association with the National Film Board and “While you are in the midst of making the can be seen for free on Thursday, Nov. 15, at film you try to be aware of this sense of com- 7:00 p.m. at Globe Cinema. promising your memory, and sort of painting After two years in foster care, Kaltenbaugh, a rosy picture,” Kaltenbaugh said. “And I was an Objibway, was removed with his brother very vigilant about being honest that in actuality Ashok from the care of his birth mother and it wasn’t always so pleasant and it wasn’t so easy. adopted by a minister and his wife in Pennsylva- And I ask all my subjects to have that honesty, nia. Throughout their years in adoptive care, Ka- as well.” ltenbaugh and his brother often struggled with Beyond examining the difficult experience their adoptive family and against the surround- of his adoption, he believes that the film’s main ing social and cultural milieu. Ten years later, purpose is “to interrogate this notion of what it Kaltenbaugh, aged 18, returned to Winnipeg means to be an aboriginal. Is that a sort of one- and re-initiated a strained relationship with his dimensional picture that we are spiritual-keep- birth mother. The film examines Kaltenbaugh’s ers-of-the-earth-thing?—which I don’t really personal history and witnesses the meeting ar- subscribe to, obviously. What defines aborigi- ranged between Kaltenbaugh’s biological mother nality? Is it an essence? Or is it something that is and his adoptive family. constructed?” They’re tough questions, and ones “In many ways, I’m amazed this film actu- viewers will also have to explore. ally got made. I never really thought it would get this far. I assumed this imposter would be found Cutis Kaltenbaugh’s A Place Between: A Story of out and exposed,” Kaltenbaugh said, referring to an Adoption plays at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. himself. 15 at Globe Cinema. Admission is free. For more In 2003, Kaltenbaugh met K. George God- information, visit www.aboriginalfilmfest.org November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 ARTS & CULTURE Style Beat: The winter coat ion trends to consider, aside from the clas- Military Style: Just as you would ex- Holly Rose sic belted trench or maxicoat, and pect, the military style coats look like Volunteer Staff among these trends are various those warn by both the army and navy in ways to express your own the past and often come complete with unique look: detailed brass buttons. You can give this inter is coming, and with it, ex- Double Breasted Mod style of coat some edge by pairing it with a penses. You’ll be dropping cash Look: Bringing back the ‘60s tweed or wool messenger cap. for seasonal parties and events, vibe, the mini coat is usu- To find these styles in Winnipeg, you forW sweaters to keep goosebumps at bay, and ally thigh to knee length can either visit your local mall OR sup- for toques to keep your ears from freezing off. and has four to eight large port our locally-owned fashion boutiques, But you mustn’t forget the one most important buttons at the top of the which have some fantastic coats in various item of this frost-filled season: the winter coat. coat. It looks great with a styles and colours to suit your taste: In terms of things you wear in winter, wool beret and match- Hush Clothing, 209-99 Osborne St., your coat is the most important. 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scar Wilde said it best: “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” Life is the can- The art of life vas on which we paint. In Art Imitating Life OImitating Art, the current exhibit at AceArt (continu- ing to Nov. 24), local artist Dan Donaldson presents major events and issues from the recent past. Donald- son states that the show is “a play on words, structured around the use of metaphors, clichés and ironies.” Inspired by world events as documented in Life magazine in the last 40 or so years, Donaldson brings his graphic styling and sense of humor to the subject matter. He incorporates the meaning of the phrase “life imitating art” by literally displaying his art in a way that creates a story of life. Hung at dif- ferent heights, the works of various shapes and sizes are placed to represent the various “ups and downs of life.” Donaldson hopes viewers will not only be in- trigued and stimulated by the work, but also that they will relive some memories (good and bad) through the images, and be inspired to reflect upon their own lives. Although many of the issues dealt with are seri- ous (the Civil Rights movement, the cloning of Dolly the lamb), they are displayed comically through use of vibrant, comic book-inspired colors and cartoon style drawings. Bright and bold, the works invite much more than a passing glance. They also bring a com- forting sense of humor to some issues in the exhibi- tion that may conjure ‘bad’ memories. Other topics, such as beauty, are not as threatening but make a bold statement on their own, achieving a part of Donald- son’s goal to inspire viewers to think about how the issue is reflected in their own life. Many of the issues reflected here, it seems, may not inspire only questions about our own lives, but also questions about how we are influenced by the messages that the media feeds us every day. Using Life magazines as part of the media, Donaldson presents one of the many outlets by which we are inculcated with values and outlooks about life. As Donaldson portrays life through exaggerated cartoons, he helps us realize how many issues have been trivialized by the media. For us, viewers, it seems that in order to understand the extent of media’s influence, we need to see—right in front of our faces—a deviant source giving voice to the opposing views. The only suggestion I could make for this bold and meaningful exhibition is to have an introduction to the show. Some viewers may detect the message as they are going through the gallery, but for many, it would help to be familiar with Donaldson’s overall intent for the show before even stepping foot in the gallery. Dan Donaldson’s paintings are inspired by current events of the last 40 years.

project is still in its very early stages, but its future public about their own experiences with floods. seems bright. Her role, said Kelly, “is to consider A call for stories will probably be made within the what the role of a public archive is, and illumi- next few months. Living history nate a dialogue between the city and its citizens. The third film will concentrate on the civic Tom Llewellin The contents themselves are a result of choices— boosterism—efforts by the local government to Paula Kelly Volunteer STAFF somebody selected those things.” build a positive image for the city—that has been The hope is that the new installation will part of the Winnipeg experience for many years. speaks about bring more people into the archives, which were For Kelly, this is an opportunity to look at the city new Public ust walking a few blocks through Winni- closed to the public until fairly recently, and as a living thing, with a psychological history of peg’s downtown shows how the city is slowly encourage more discussion about Winnipeg’s sorts. Art project building its public art. Murals kick up the history. “The city is very conflicted about its iden- J Kelly started the project striving to keep tity, and that conflict is key to our perceptions of sides of Exchange District buildings, Styrofoam and papier maché sculptures line Portage Avenue’s her mind as open as possible, letting the collec- it today. It’s come a long way. At one point we sidewalks, and the odd lone Bear on Broadway tions speak for themselves. Instead of the physi- existed as a growing, important centre, we had a still prowls. cal artwork that is usually brought to mind when sense of confidence...and there was no ceiling on The Winnipeg Arts Council plays a central public art is mentioned, Kelly is drawing on her our ambition.” part in this. The arms-length city agency began background as a filmmaker and creating a series The Panama Canal and the First World War operation in 2002, and their public art policy of three short films that encapsulate what the ar- basically put an end to Winnipeg’s worldly am- aims to integrate works of art into public space, chives are and their role in the city. bitions, but its citizens are left with a city they inviting input from the public along the way. In The first, she said, focuses on “souvenirs” of struggle to define, with a long and complicated September, Paula Kelly, a documentary filmmaker the city at certain moments in time which were in- history. well known locally for her biopic of musician spired by leafing through the many photo albums The question is: what is Winnipeg? Sonia Eckhardt-Gramatté, Appassionata, was re- in the archives. “It’s a city in constant flux,” Kelly said. cruited to produce a film installation for the City “I was very moved by the pictures of the “We’re constantly at war with the environment of Winnipeg Archives. This stately but often ig- (19th century) civic workers laying the guts of and our surroundings.” nored building at William Avenue and Dagmar the city, the concrete and sewers, in the middle The constant struggle is one of the things Street houses all of the city’s records since its in- of winter. They must have had absolutely horrible (funding being another) that makes the city such corporation in 1873, one of the most extensive working conditions.” a fruitful ground for creative types. Winnipeg is collections in Canada. The second segment touches on floods. Since a unique place, as many people in its past have Kelly buzzes with restrained energy, and Winnipeg is on a flood plain, Kelly said, there is made quite clear. Paula Kelly is working on a public art project as a former history student at the University of “a constant battle between us and the water.” For “There’s much more edge here and we should for the City of Winnipeg Archives. Manitoba, her passion for the project is clear. The this section Kelly is looking for stories from the be finding ways to celebrate it.” November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE

Aaron Epp tive, and go away taking part in something.” The band has started recycling on the road, Volunteer Staff as well as buying local, organic food whenever Green migrations possible. They’re buying a new van in January that runs on biodiesel fuel, and they’ve teamed he Duhks are struggling. with Manitoba Harvest, a Winnipeg-based While the Winnipeg folk quintet hemp food manufacturer, in an effort to pro- The Duhks commit to may not be religious, they’re struggling mote hemp food products. withT the idea behind a biblical question: “For Still, they have to make compromises. A eco-friendly tour habits what will it profit a man if he gains the whole full-page colour photo in a 2006 Rolling Stone world, and loses his soul?” Year in Rock calendar, sponsored by Chevy, had As they further their career, vocalist Sarah the band posed alongside a truck. In the New Dugas, guitarist Jordan McConnell, banjo Year, they’ll perform on a six-day Caribbean player Leonard Podolak, fiddler Tania Elizabeth cruise. Chevy trucks and cruise ships aren’t ex- and percussionist Scott Senior have realized actly environmentally friendly. how damaging their tour habits are to the en- “It felt hypocritical to be standing in front vironment. To help remedy that, the band has of this big truck, but at the same time, you can’t launched The Duhks Sustainability Project to really say no to being in Rolling Stone,” said ensure they stand behind their convictions and Elizabeth of the calendar shot. As for the cruise, don’t lose their souls in the process of reaching “Even though we’ve been around for six years, the world—or at least, the world’s ear. we’re not at the point where we can turn things Elizabeth, 23, and Dugas, 24, explained down. If it’s a nice offer, we pretty much have the new endeavour. to take it.” “It’s been a real eye-opener,” Elizabeth said And what about later on in their career, of trying to be more environmentally friendly when perhaps they can afford to refuse ise cru on the road. The band hopes to reduce its car- ship shows and gigs that require air travel? bon footprint “as much as possible,” according “We’ll have to cross that bridge when we to GreenDuhks.com, the project’s webpage. HOTO come to it,” said Elizabeth. For now, the band P They also want to “switch to renewables when- is looking to the more immediate future. The ever possible, and offset what is left over.” P RESS band will record their next CD in January with At the same time, through performance Jay Joyce in Nashville. Joyce has worked with a and multimedia, “the band hopes to raise aware- diverse list of musicians including Patty Grif- ness about ways to live a more economically vi- fin and Iggy Pop. It will be their first CD with able and ecologically sustainable lifestyle.” Dugas, who joined the band earlier this year Since forming six years ago, the band has released three CDs (the latest, Migrationss, came after original vocalist Jessee Havey left to pursue out last year on Sugar Hill Records), toured other musical projects. around North America and Europe, received While previous Duhks CDs have included a Grammy nomination, won a Juno, jammed a fair amount of covers, “I think the focus will with Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, and re- be to do all original songs,” Dugas said of the ceived praise from Dolly Parton and David next record. “There’s something about playing Crosby. Elizabeth and Dugas see their sustain- a song where you know the whole meaning be- ability project as one way they can give back to hind the lyrics, and you were there when every their fans. note was chosen.” “We’re trying to use our platform,” said Dugas. The Duhks See The Duhks at the West End Cultural Centre “To inspire,” Elizabeth added. “Not to preach, but to have people go away feeling posi- Nov. 15 and 16. Visit www.duhks.com Powerful film documents Mexico’s right-to-education struggle

education a privilege, leaving the poor to work Jorge in sweatshops, McDonalds, or Wal-Mart. With funding from the World Bank and the Interna- Ac Granito de Arena / eve

tional Monetary Fund as their only resources, d Grain of Sand (2005) o public schools are obligated to comply with the Directed by Jill Irene Friedberg stipulations in programs that promise “quality” and “excellence” in education. Hiding behind 60 mins. the guise of benefiting Mexican students, these Park Theatre implementations, such as standardized exams, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. the heavily scrutinized results of which deter- mine a school’s future funding, are in reality strategies to privatize education. The funding provided by the Mexican Jessica Antony government, under President Vincente Fox, is Volunteer also determined by schools’ compliance with the so-called “Quality Schools” program, which includes rigorous, racist, and class-biased stan- s the old proverb goes, give a person a dardized tests administered by private testing fish and they’ll eat for a day; teach a per- agencies. If a school manages to produce results son to fish and they’ll eat for a lifetime. good enough for the Fox government, the fund- Teachers march over 1000 kilometers from Oaxaca to Mexico City. 1985. “ButA what if they sell the river?” asks Eduardo ing they receive goes toward the very basics: text Galeano, a well-known Uruguayan author, as he books and school repairs (such as, in one par- leaders of the movement, as well as footage of tural growth of the community. It is through the explains the plight of public education in Mex- ticularly eye-opening scene, functioning bath- teachers and parents protesting in mass num- mobilization of social solidarity across borders ico as schoolteachers fight against privatization. rooms) that should be provided by the state in bers, paints a clear picture of both the aggres- that this can be best achieved. In the powerful documentary Granito de Arena the first place. Without any funding, schools are sive political climate in Mexico and the much As Eduardo Galeano puts it, education is (Grain of Sand), Seattle-based documentary left to call on the parents to pay for electricity, needed outcry against the Fox government’s inextricably linked to all other aspects of life, filmmaker Jill Friedberg (This is What a Docu- water, and school supplies—ultimately, a tuition push toward privatization. and public education must address and cater to mentary Looks Like) explores—through inter- for public school kids. The last section of the film provides some the lives of those communities it serves. What views, archival footage, and at-the-scene footage While the film is indeed powerful, the first criticisms of the democratic teacher’s movement, good is it to be taught how to fish if the river’s of protests—the 30 year struggle for the right half covers a great deal of background informa- namely that some teachers have begun to focus been sold and you aren’t allowed to cast your to public education that has seen the closing of tion. Those without knowledge of the workings too heavily on the political and union issues, line? schools and even the assassination of teachers of organizations such as the World Bank and the and have lost sight of what is truly at the heart Granito de Arena is a film for anyone in- fighting for the free education of their students. International Monetary Fund may find them- of the matter: the communities and classrooms terested in public education and global political Since the Mexican Revolution of 1910, all selves somewhat overwhelmed. Yet the film’s that are affected by the threat to a free, secular solidarity. It’s the third of the Canadian Centre Mexicans have the constitutional right to a free message becomes clear: without the mobiliza- education. The film argues that what must re- for Policy Alternatives Manitoba’s three-part film and secular education. That right is being under- tions of the democratic teacher’s movement main central to the struggle for public education series, “Popcorn With Your Politics.” Admission mined by the Mexican government’s attempts to in Mexico, education may very well have been is an education that supports the needs and cul- is $8, or $5 with a student ID. privatize education—a move that would render completely privatized by now. Interviews with Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Wh i t n e y Li g h t E-m a i l : a r t s @u n i t e r .c a contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 15, 2007 Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 13

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SHAWN LEE’S PING PONG ORCHESTRA SALLY SHAPIRO SICK CITY A Very Ping Pong Christmas Disco Romance Nightlife Ubiquity Records Paper Bag Records Smallman Records

Do you hate Think disco with an Full of Carpe Diem the sound of tra- edge of mystery and mel- anthems and sinis- ditional Christmas ancholy. That’s Disco ter love songs, Nightlife music? Especially Romance, and it’s sweetly is a near-perfect of- seductive. Sweden’s Sally when it blares from fering from Winnipeg’s Shapiro (not her real name, the speakers of and part of the mystery) Sick City. Much has been big box department coos through 10 tracks over electronic bloops, bleeps and made of how catchy the stores mixed with frantic shoppers rushing and echoing synths that maintain almost a constant tempo from quintet’s brand of metal-tinged punk is, and that’s cer- bumping into you, making you want to scream? start to finish. The polished, robotic feel makes a nice con- tainly one of the disc’s strong points; the songs are con- If it seems too early for your neighbour’s plas- trast the lyrics, which go on about love but without ever cise and stick with you after just one listen. The real tic Santa to be out on the lawn, so is this review. sounding cheesy or melodramatic. Shapiro’s vocals are treat, however, is vocalist Josh Youngson’s melodies and But here’s the good news: a couple listens to this light and girlish, yet eerie, precise, and detached. Every lyrics. Syllables in lyrics like “I can tell you come fall word and phrase (primarily written by producer Johan album may just relieve the tension of this commer- we’ll move to Montreal / We’ll get that one bedroom and Agebjorn, though a couple are by Roger Gunnarson, who cialized holiday. Shawn Lee brings a fresh, psyche- records as Nixon) is pronounced and measured perfectly, lock ourselves inside / We can hide there, evenings filled delic sound to all your formerly despised Christmas right down to the “oh oh oh.” A few whispery French bits with heavy breathing / Like hey Mercedes days when we tunes, including every song to be expected from float in and out, too. With the dark electro beats they create were young and things were right,” from the excellent the young carolers who show up on your doorstep. an icy, trance-like atmosphere, something that will sound ballad “City Lights,” tumble off his tongue in a way that You’ll love the upbeat and funk infused version of best in the dance clubs rather than at home; it’s too cold and suggests he put significant effort into the words he was “What a Wonderful World” and dance the weeks bland to merit much repeat listening. That said, a couple writing. Other standout tracks such as “Antoinette” and ‘til Christmas Eve to “My Favorite Things,” with an tracks do warm up: “Anorak Christmas” has a cozy, truly “Killing Ourselves to Feel” make Nightlife one of the most romantic vibe befitting its title; “Hold Me So Tight” is the organ added to the trippy background noise. Best exciting releases of 2007. best song, with a more aggressive beat and spacey echoes enjoyed while eating Santa’s cookies. that invite more lively dance moves than the rest. It’s the Aaron Epp Kelly Nickie few slow, heavy, and boring tracks such as “Skating in the 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 Moonshine” that drag things down. Overall, though, the album is pretty like a winter wonderland. Whitney Light 3 out of 5 November 15,1, 2007 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 ARTSSECTION & CULTURE

Eckhardt-Grammatte Competition ARTS BriefS names 2007 winner Compiled by AARON EPP Sasha Amaya ting her image out there. He re- Volunteer Staff ally was determined to make her important and solid,” said Simone U.S. novelist Norman Mailer dead I. Cohen, publicity representative at age 84 ianist Su Jeon is the 2007 for the Women’s Musical Club of winner of the Eckhardt- Winnipeg. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. Grammatté National Music The first concert took place novelist Norman Mailer died early Saturday PCompetition for the Performance in 1976, and since that time, well- of renal failure, the Associated Press reported. of Canadian Music. Winning both known artists including James Mailer’s debut novel The Naked and the Dead, the overall first prize and the City Ehnes, Angela Cheng, Jon Kimura published in 1948 at age 25, is considered a of Brandon prize for the best per- Parker, Ben Heppner, and Gwen classic of American literature, and The Army formance of a newly commissioned Hoebig have received E-gré awards. of the Night has been called a masterwork of work, Jeon garnered one of the best “When Su played, it just blew literary journalism. In addition to his writing, rewards for a young musician: a your mind. She was so wonderful. Mailer drew attention for his macho image: he cross-Canada tour, with scheduled She’s very graceful, she’s very poised, drank, smoked pot, got in fights, and married concerts in approximately 15 cities she’s very confident, and her playing six times. Mailer was a Harvard graduate, coast to coast. was sublime. She just had been so served in the army, and brought the term “hip” The E-gré competition was outstanding,” said Margaret Jeffries, Su Jeon wins the Eckhardt-Grammatte National Music Competition to the world in a famous 1950s essay entitled originally founded as a response chair of the programme committee “The White Negro.” He leaves a literary legacy to the scarcity of, and difficulty of the WMCW and a University of with the Women’s Musical Club School, will play in Winnipeg the of more than 40 books and a vast number of in commissioning, new classical Winnipeg philosophy alumni who and the Eckhardt-Grammatté com- afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 18. Her essays. He was 84. works. Aware that concert pro- watched the finalists perform last petition, except—because our whole programme is unabashedly diverse, grammes were generally dominated spring in Brandon. focus is on helping young musicians with pieces ranging from Mozart, to Van Gogh fails to sell at auction by monumental, deceased com- Now in its 113th year, the get a stage and present themselves— Canadian Heather Schmidt’s “Night WMCW puts on five concerts an- that it’s a nice fit,” said Jeffries. “The Rainbow” (for which Jeon won the “The Wheat Fields,” a painting by Vincent posers, Sophia (Sonia) Carmen nually, and books the E-gré winner WMCW puts on five concerts a City of Brandon prize) to some by Van Gogh, failed to sell at an art auction in New Eckhardt-Grammatté conceived of each autumn. The club is known year, so if we know that we’re going Eckhardt-Grammatté herself. York earlier this month. The BBC reported a competition that would help fos- both for its innovation (student to be presenting the winner of the “Reports back to the Eckhardt- that Sotheby’s was hoping the 1890 painting, ter contemporary Canadian com- ticket prices are five dollars) and Eckhard-Grammatté competition in Grammatté competition office in completed two weeks before the artist’s suicide, position while giving exposure to longevity, as well as uncanny good November, we know we’re going to Brandon say [her performances on would fetch up to $35 million, but it failed to young performers. After Eckhardt- taste in up-and-coming musicians: a have a quality concert, a young per- tour] so far have been stellar,” said reach its undisclosed reserve or attract a bid Grammatté’s tragic death in 1974, young Glenn Gould was invited to son who is striving for a career as a Jeffries. over $25 million. The landscape wasn’t the only it was decided that the competition the play for the club in 1954, a year performer.” painting that failed to sell at the auction. Twenty would be named in her honour. before the release of his Goldberg Jeon, a doctoral candidate at the Su Jeon plays at the Winnipeg Art out of the 76 lots on offer failed to attract buyers, “When she passed away, he Variations. Université de Montreal, who holds Gallery at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 18. Stu- including four works by Picasso and others by [her husband Dr. Ferdinand Eck- “There’s no direct connection a Masters degree from the Julliard dent tickets are $5.00. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, and hardt] was a moving force in get- Claude Monet.

Marijuana may not be harmful Cape Town author shares apartheid era stories ABC News reported last Monday that a study of more than 5,000 “youngsters” Gordimer and J.M. Coetzee. Now, in Switzerland found those who smoked Whitney Light however, with writers such as Maart, marijuana do as well or better in some areas as Arts Editor the literary scene is quite different. those who don’t. But the same was not true for “My generation, who were in- those who used both tobacco and marijuana, anadians don’t imagine vi- volved politically, has a very differ- who tended to be heavier users of the drug, said olence the way South Afri- ent set of interests,” Maart said. the report from Dr. J.C. Suris and colleagues cans do, contends Rozena Her previous novel, Rosa’s Dis- at the University of Lausanne. Those who used CMaart, but writing could help us trict Six, for instance, depicts life only marijuana were “more socially driven understand. Born and raised in in a suburb of Cape Town through ... significantly more likely to practice sports Cape Town in the apartheid era and several short stories about different and they have a better relationship with their now a resident of Guelph, Ont., women’s lives that are connected peers” than abstainers, the report said. The Maart is a writer and scholar who through Rosa, a young girl who study was based on a 2002 survey of 5,263 knows the extent to which aggres- runs about the neighbourhood with Swiss students age 16 to 20. The study did not sion, fights, rape and even murder a notepad and a pencil around her confirm the hypothesis that those who abstained intrude into the everyday lives of neck. It’s a story with the jumping, from marijuana and tobacco functioned better South Africans. As a social worker playing, laughing and skipping of overall, the authors said. in emergency and gynecology at a childhood, and for Maart, that’s as Cape Town hospital in the late `80s, Rozena Maart’s book The Writing Circle is now available from Tsar Books. much a part of apartheid history as Top 100 living geniuses Maart saw cases of rape and sexual any other story. assault daily; helping end violence as easy as black and white because intensified, said Maart, with the un- But why write fiction and not A panel of six experts in creativity and against women has become her life’s crimes were occurring against a settling side effect of silencing talk history? In Maart’s view, history is innovation from Creators Synectics, a global work. Partly this has meant sharing backdrop of apartheid and the fight of violence against women. To com- the stuff of historians, sociologists, consultants firm, have compiled and released stories, as Maart does in her most against it, and continue to occur. At bat this silence, Maart, with a group and political scientists concerned a list of the top 100 living geniuses. The recent novel about the lives of five the Cape Town hospital, Maart said, of other women, started Women with important dates, leaders, and company emailed 4,000 Britons this summer South African women, The Writing she recognized that the perpetrators Against Repression (WAR), the first oppression at particular moments. and asked them to nominate up to 10 living Circle. of sex crimes were often men in posi- black feminist organization in South Fiction, in some ways, offers some- people who they considered geniuses, the Maart read the opening chap- tions of power within anti-apartheid Africa. Some criticized WAR’s man- thing more powerful. Telegraph (UK) reported. Each genius was then ter of the novel for an audience at political organizations. The villain date at the time, but Maart’s efforts “Fiction allows you a particular awarded scores out of 10 against criteria which the University of Winnipeg last in The Writing Circle likewise turns were vindicated in 1987 when she insight as a reader to understand a included paradigm shifting, popular acclaim, week. Set in the present, a group of out to defy all stereotypes. was nominated for South Africa’s society, a culture, an environment, intellectual power, achievement and cultural women who gather weekly to dis- “That was one of the horrors Woman of the Year. by the people who live in it.” importance. There are more Britons on the cuss their writing about the body of working [at the hospital]: of “There were a lot of challenges So through her characters, list than any other nationality. Swiss chemist wait for their final member to ar- knowing the people who came in [to WAR] because it was during the Maart communicates something Albert Hoffman and British computer scientist rive, who unbeknownst to them is and who they were raped and sexu- anti-apartheid struggle,” Maart said. that is much more than simply a Tim Berners-Lee tied for the number one spot, being raped at gunpoint in her own ally assaulted by because I had to “I think men in positions of author- picture of violence. Through them with Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Nelson car, hijacked only a few metres away. apply through the court system for ity within political organizations a window opens, into the rich his- Mandela and Steven Hawking all making the Though she escapes after turning abortions, because [abortion] was were completely opposed [to it] tories of people who may well en- Top 10. Also on the list were Brian Eno, Bill the gun on the rapist, the members illegal.” because it was taking away from the counter violence more often than Gates, Margaret Atwood, the Dalai Lama, Dolly of the writing circle must deal with After the white South African emphasis on the struggle.” most Canadians’ imaginations can Parton and Osama Bin Laden. their emotions and reflections after government banned the African Na- During apartheid, the world conjure, but who live and work and the awful scene. tional Congress and Nelson Mandela imagined South Africa primarily love and carry on. Such instances of violence in was jailed following the 1963 Rivo- through the writings of white major South Africa, said Maart, are never nia Trial, the anti-apartheid struggle literary figures such as Nadine Listings Co o r d i n a t o r : Kr i s t i n e As k h o l m Want to submit your listing to Uniter Listings? 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Wheelchair accessible. information, contact Jodi Alderson, Volunteer Coordinator at 940-1265 speed Nov 18: Fly By Night and Astronaut Jones For more information email [email protected] or call 774- or email [email protected]. 0516. All ages and genders welcome. TEEN TOUCH Manitoba’s youth focused helpline Teen Touch is accept- TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Tues, Nov 20, 7 p.m. The Red Road ing applications for online/telephone helpline volunteers. We provide Matt Epp Lodge, (formerly the New Occidental) 631 Main St (the corner of training that equips you with skills to answer confidential calls on our Logan and Main). A day to remember and commemorate those who 24 hour helpline. This opportunity provides a flexible schedule and al- have been killed because of their gender expression. Following the lows you to work from your home. For further information or to apply Candlelit Vigil, there will be refreshments and a celebratory Gender contact Christine at 945-0088, [email protected] or visit our F*#! Dance Party! This is a free all ages event. All are welcome! website www.teentouch.org. Our next training will be held on: Nov 24, 25 and Dec 1, 2 at our offices, 800 PortageA ve from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOCO FOR LOCAL A celebration of everything local in support of Due to confidentiality concerns you must be 18 to apply. Growing Up Organic. Thurs, Nov 22 Centre Culturel Franco-Manito- bain. Featuring local food, local drinks and local folks including Mitch LOOKING TO WORK WITH CHILDREN/YOUTH? The International Cen- Podolak, Jaxon Haldane, Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices, the tre (406 Edmonton St) needs volunteers to work with recent newcomer Undesirables, and seasonal, local and/or organic fare made by the children and youth from the inner-city in the following programs: 1. Yummy Mummies. 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Nov 15: Starlight Jazz – Pure and mainstream Nov 21: Prof. Jeff Martin, U of W Physics, on Super-Cool Neutrons Nov 22: The BE A VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR WITH FRONTIER COLLEGE! Kelvin High School Choir, directed by Kim Brown Work with children, youth and adults in schools and community cen- tres around the University of Winnipeg. The commitment is one hour MILLENNIUM LIBRARY EVENTS Nov 19: Out Loud Author Reading per week through the school year. Call 253-7993 or email cgartside@ with Dennis Cooley, 7 p.m. Nov 26: Ad Lib Creative Writing Workshop frontiercollege.ca for more information. Literacy is an essential skill in BARS, CAFES & VENUES with Jamis Paulson, 7 p.m. Nov 27: North End Photography with today’s world. At Frontier College, we believe it’s a fundamental right. Nov 20 at Shannon’s award-winning documentary filmmaker John Paskievich, 12:10 p.m. 42% of adult Canadians have trouble with everyday tasks that involve For more information about any of these events, call 986-4294. reading. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people to realize their potential and seize the opportunities ATTENTION ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND COMMUNITY that come their way. See www.frontiercollege.ca. GROUPS The Winnipeg Arts THE CAVERN 112 Osborne St. Nov 15: After Party Nov 16: The Wak- Council Public Art Program in- ing Eyes, Groovy Moustache. Nov 17: Hazy Pilgrims vites applications for WITH ART, a program for collaborative art KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St. Every Sunday: All the Kings Men projects between community groups and artists in Winnipeg. MCNALLY ROBINSON PORTAGE PLACE MUSIC Nov 16: Mercy Mercy Artists working in all art forms (folk/blues), 6:30 p.m. such as visual, performing and literary arts, and community OZZY’S 160 Osborne Downstairs Nov 16: Bionic, High Watt Electrocu- groups from diverse sectors tions, Trigger Effect, advance tickets $7. Nov 17: Xplicit, with guests. who have a history working Nov 23 & 24: Bryan James Band - No cover charge all weekend! together are welcome to apply. Please see our website for full PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St. Nov 16: DJ Tittsworth w/ DJ Dave eligibility criteria and applica- Nada, Nutty Klub DJs and Twenty Twenty, advance Tix at Cocopod tion requirements and for any (875 Corydon), Music Trader and online at ticketworkshop.com further information. Deadline is Dec 3. Call Tricia Wasney at REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St. Nov 16 &17: Beni D Band. Nov 23 & 943-7668 or visit www.winnipe- 24: Inside Out. Every Wed at 9 p.m. The Marlborough Men. 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AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID The Awards and Financial Aid staff of the University of Winnipeg provides our student body with current information on award opportunities. This information is updated weekly.

The maximum award will be equivalent This bursary assists students with Applications are available from URDC. Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholar- of tuition and books/supplies costs for respect to the high costs associated with Phone (780) 497-4374 or email ships - for outstanding students UNIVERSITY the applying to Graduate and Professional [email protected] currently attending eligible Datatel client Schools. Applicants must meet the institutions. OF WINNIPEG current academic year. To be eligible the following criteria: Deadline: November 30, 2007. student must meet the following criteria: Returning Student scholarships - for - have a minimum GPA of 3.55 in the NEADS: EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION outstanding students currently attending - must be registered in an undergraduate previous academic year. AWARDS: eligible Datatel client institutions, who INTERNAL AWARDS: degree program or pre-professional have returned to higher education after program in Arts, Science, or Education - be registered in the final year of an The BMO Capital Markets, and the an absence of five years or more. at the University of Winnipeg during the honours or four year degree program in National Educational Association of UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GENERAL 2007-08 academic year. Registration Arts or Science, or in the final year of the Disabled Students is proud to introduce Nancy Goodhue Lynch scholarships - for BURSARY APPLICATIONS may be on either a full-time or part-time Integrated B.Ed program. the NEADS Equity Through Education outstanding undergraduate students basis. Awards Program. These awards are majoring in Information Technology General Bursary Application Forms are - have documented financial need: a being offered to encourage full access to related curriculum programs at eligible now in the Awards office located in - student should have financial need. Canada Student Loan/Provincial Loan post-secondary education for persons Datatel client institutions. Graham Hall or at Student Central in or a Student line of credit at a banking with disabilities. Awards will be granted Centennial Hall. - student should be making satisfactory institution. to outstanding applicants who meet the Apply online at www.datatel.com. academic progress. criteria of the program. Visit www.neads. Bursaries are small, supplementary - full-time and part-time students may ca for full details. Deadline: January 31, 2008. financial assistance awards, normally Applications are available in the Awards apply. $300 - $750 in value. In order to be con- office located in Graham Hall and at Deadline: December 1, 2007. MARITIME DAIRY INDUSTRY SCHOL- sidered, you must prove financial need Student Central in Centennial Hall. Applications are available in the Awards ARSHIP and you must be making satisfactory office located in Student Services and SOROPTIMIST WOMEN’S OPPORTU- academic progress (i.e. maintaining a Deadline: January 7, 2007. will be accepted beginning November NITY AWARDS: Students who have completed at least “C” average). Because funds are limited, 15, 2007. Students may apply any time two years of post-secondary education not everyone who qualifies will receive DR. DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE during the Fall/Winter academic year, Do you find yourself going back to and are currently enrolled in a program a bursary. These University of Winnipeg GLOBAL CITIZEN INTERNSHIP providing that funding is available for school later in life? Do you need financial that has application to the dairy industry bursaries are available to our students in PROGRAM: this bursary. Applications will be evalu- assistant to complete your education? are eligible to make application for any year of their program. ated on a first come, first serve basis. Women’s Opportunity Awards are cash this scholarship. Two scholarships of The Dr. Douglas W. Leatherdale Global awards that assist women in obtaining $2000.00 will be awarded. For more Deadline date: January 31, 2008. Citizen Internship Program provides the skills and education they need to information email [email protected] study periods of six weeks to three improve their employment status. Applications are available on-line at UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG INTERNA- months to U of Winnipeg students look- EXTERNAL AWARDS: Recipients may use the awards for any www.dairygoodness.ca TIONAL STUDENT BURSARY: ing to study abroad, and to international expenses related to their educational students wanting to pursue their studies AUCC AWARDS: pursuits. To be eligible you must meet Deadline: January 31, 2008. International students who are attending at The University of Winnipeg. The the following criteria: The University of Winnipeg and who program is designed to support students The Association of Universities and Col- MANITOBA STUDENT AID PROGRAM have financial need may apply for who want to augment their degree pro- leges of Canada provides 150 scholar- - be a female head of household (single (MSAP) bursary assistance. The value of the grams with credits they obtain through ship programs on behalf of the Federal or married, with the primary responsibil- award is for up to $2500 per term. international studies/activities in Human Government, domestic and foreign ity of supporting yourself and your DID YOU KNOW..... You can still apply Maximum of $5000 over the May to Rights and Global Studies, Health and agencies, and private sector companies. dependents) for a 2007/2008 government student March academic year. Human Potential, or other topics relevant Check out website www.aucc.ca Look loan online at website www.manito- to Global College activities. under the heading Scholarships open to - attend an undergraduate degree bastudentaid.ca Criteria includes: the public. program or a vocational/skills training Applicants must satisfy the following program. DID YOU KNOW..... you can check the - be an international student attending criteria: Deadlines: various status of your student aid application, the University of Winnipeg on a Student - have financial need. find out what documentation is still authorization - satisfactory academic performance (B UKRAINIAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOP- outstanding, update your address average or higher; GPA 3.00) MENT CENTRE SCHOLARSHIPS: If you have further questions, contact information and much more on line? Go - have documented financial need Heather Menzies, 1204 - One Evergreen to www.manitobastudentaid.ca MySAO - demonstrated commitment to the Applications are now being accepted Place, Winnipeg MB, R3L 0E9 or phone to log into your existing account. - registered on a full-time basis: community for the following awards offered by the 475-2526. Applications are available minimum 60% course load (18 credit Ukrainian Resource and Development in the Awards office located in Graham DID YOU KNOW…. If you are a student hours) for Fall/Winter academic year or 9 - demonstrated leadership qualities Centre (URDC). Hall. who has had past Government Student credit hours for a single term Loans and you are currently a full-time - successful completion of at least 30 The International Initiatives in Deaf Deadline: December 15, 2007 student, please fill out a Schedule 2 - show satisfactory academic progress: credit hours in pursuit of an undergradu- Studies Award ($500) to enable a post- document to remain in non-payment successfully complete at least a 60% ate degree. Recipients will likely be in secondary student (full or part-time) to FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS: status. Please come to Student Services course load the second or third year of a 4-year or pursue his/her interest in deaf studies Countries- Chile, Colombia, Korea, in Graham hall, were front counter staff Honours degree program. and/or hearing impairment as it relates Russia and Philippines can help you with this form. - maintain satisfactory academic to an international context. standing: maintain regular status or a - pursuit of one of the focus areas of the Awards are available to Canadian citizens DID YOU KNOW.... Manitoba Student “C” average (2.0 GPA) Global College Institutes The Roger Charest Sr. Award for for graduate studies or research abroad Aid staff is on campus on Fridays from Broadcast & Media Arts (two awards of at the master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral 1 - 4p.m. To set up an appointment time, Interested students should complete the - proposed program of study or $500 or one award of $1000) to create level. For most countries, applicants phone 786-9458. International Student Bursary application activity in selected international a special program or series which may must have completed a first degree or, form which includes a financial need institution must be for university credit. later be suitable for broadcast and may for post-doctoral fellowships, a Ph.D., by The Awards and Financial Aid staff at the assessment form. Applications are Should recipients wish to participate further the cause of multiculturalism in the beginning of the tenure of the award. University of Winnipeg will continue to available at the Awards office located in in an international practicum or work Canada. Applications must be submitted on-line keep you informed of available awards, placement, arrangements must be made via the website, www.scholarships.gc.ca Graham Hall, Student Central located scholarships and bursary opportunities. in Centennial Hall, and the International with a University of Winnipeg academic The Roman Soltykewych Music Scholar- Please note that the governments of department to grant degree credit for ship ($500) is available to applicants Italy, Japan, The Netherlands and Spain Office at 311 BalmoralA ve. Financial Aid Websites the practicum. Special consideration will (individual or group) determined to also offer awards to Canadian graduate Deadline: December 19, 2007. be given to applicants under 25 years of pursue further studies in the field of students. The embassies of these age who elect to self-identify. Application Ukrainian choral or vocal music. countries in Canada are responsible for Canlearn Site www.canlearn.ca THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG and all supporting documents should be the administration of their respective Manitoba Student Aid Program www. TUITION BURSARY PROGRAM 2007-08 submitted to The University of Winnipeg The Anna Pidruchney Award for New scholarships. Global College 1W01, Wesley Hall - 515 Writers ($1000) is available annually to manitobastudentaid.ca This bursary program has been Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B2E9 a novice writer for a work on a Ukrainian Deadline: January 28, 2008 for awards developed for the 2007-08 academic Canadian theme. Submissions for this beginning academic year 2008-2009 Surfing for dollars? year to assist students, primarily those Deadline: January 30, 2008. year’s award must be in English. in their first year of university study, who THE DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION Try these two websites for more award are experiencing financial difficulties UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE Wm. & Mary Kostash Award for Film SCHOLARSHIPS: opportunities. because of tuition costs and books & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES APPLICA- and Video Arts ($1000) is offered to and supplies expenses. Financial need TION EXPENSES BURSARY: a novice writer for a work promoting The University of Winnipeg is a new www.studentawards.com caused by living expenses may also be Ukrainian Canadian identity through the Datatel client institution and as such, considered in exceptional circumstances. medium of film, video or multimedia Datatel is offering unique scholarships www.scholarshipscanada.com (i.e. DVD) ranging in value from $1,000 to $2500 to students from our institution. November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 SPORTS

Sp o r t s Ed i t o r : Ka l e n Qu a ll y Sports E-m a i l : s p o r t s @u n i t e r .c a Battle of the Titans Wesmen-Golden Bears super rivalry

that last year’s upset was not a fluke. The match-up of competition is very high and the teams push There is no trash talking going on. The Steven Kotelniski was hyped as one of the biggest games of the year, each other to play their best. teams really just want to beat each other because Volunteer staff and both teams delivered solid performances in a There are differences between the Golden it is a great barometer of their skill level. When split of the weekend series. Bears rivalry and the Bisons rivalry. The Bisons the Wesmen play the Bisons you can forget about Their recent history, and the fact that these are largely a geographical rival while the Wesmen respectful competition and replace it with pure he University of Alberta Golden Bears teams are currently ranked first and second in and Golden Bears are just the best of the best. hatred. Of course, if the Bisons were putting forth have been perennial powerhouses on the the country, has created a natural rivalry between Addison-Schneider added, “There is not re- a winning team, the games against the Bisons men’s volleyball scene for several years, them. ally a hatred for the other team like there is with might be as big as the games against the Golden Tplaying in the National Championship for three “We have played them so many times in the Bisons.” Bears. straight years and consistently ranked one of the big games in the last couple of seasons, there is When the Wesmen have games against the While the Wesmen and Golden Bears won’t best in the country, but lately the Wesmen have some sort of rivalry,” said Wesmen setter Dustin Golden Bears, the teams are respectful and com- face each other again during the regular season, been putting dents in the armour—most nota- Addison-Schneider. petitive. Some of the players on each team have with the way these two teams are playing no one bly when the Wesmen defeated the Golden Bears Some of the players try not to play it up too played together on other teams and according to would be surprised if they met in the post season. in last season’s CIS final to capture the National much, though. The way team captain Ben Schel- Wesmen outside Alan Ahow, “We like the guys Let the super rivalry continue. Championship. The Golden Bears had hoped to lenberg sees it, “We’re a good team and they are a and I think they like us, but on the court it’s exact revenge this past weekend, but were shown good team, that’s all it comes down to.” The level business.” Almost Time for a Fresh New Room Duckworth Expansion Project set to complete by 1st of December

Josh Boulding chines, there will be plenty of room for everyone in the new facility. Once the finishing touches Volunteer Staff are completed on the interior of the new fitness center, the new machines will be moved in along nyone who has walked outside on cam- with some of the better machines that currently pus this past semester has seen the signs occupy space in the “pit”. of construction. Whether you are curs- “Very exciting,” said Wedlake. “Get it done, ingA them because you have to walk around them get it done, and get it done.” or praising them because something new is in The majority of users are expected to be the town, we’ve all noticed them. students, who get full access to the facility along Since the middle of May, crews have been with the other options for fitness the Duckworth chipping away at the multi-million dollar expan- has available with the Athletic Levy being added sion that’s expected to open within three weeks. to tuition costs. NATASHA “We’re still looking at December 1st,” said “Faculty and Community members, too, will have access,” added Wedlake. “For a reason- Bill Wedlake, the director of Athletic services. P ETERSON “Base building is pretty well done.” able fee.” “The next phase is started,” commented The dark, smelly room currently housing Wedlake. Anyone going into the Duckworth the workout equipment is often bustling with Center will be using the new entrance ramp and activity and the staff at the Duckworth expects The new gym at the Duckworth Centre will finally be open December 1st. doors on the east side of the center since it was the new addition to increase student usage. completed around Halloween. “I hope it will be packed,” remarked “The new Customer Service desk and the Wedlake. about 110 new machines, to be ready for use at the Duckworth Center with the Athletic Levy. Wesmen-wear shop will be on your left as you “We [at the Customer Service desk] get around December 1, 2007. The grand opening Bring a copy of your Confirmation of Registra- come up,” said Wedlake. asked,” said Olaf Johnson, one of the representa- of the UWSA’s café, which is being built within tion and I.D. to the Customer Service desk in It is almost time to see what that extra $35 tives behind the desk. Jokingly Johnson said, “I the same new area, is expected to come in the the Duckworth Center to claim your Student of tuition will go towards. With just under half just tell them [the addition] will never be open. beginning of the New Year, so you can have your Membership card. For more information contact of the equipment being purchased as cardio ma- That way when it is, they’ll be happier.” healthy cake and the work it off, too. Customer Service at 786-9349. Expect the new workout gym, along with Students are entitled to membership contact: [email protected] The Uniter November 15, 2007 SPORTS 19

Scott C 28-17 .622 Jo V 27-18 .600 Kalen Q 25-20 .556 NFL PICKS Dan V 25-20 .556 Tom A 23-22 .511 COMPILED BY Kalen Qually 2007 Gridiron Gurus Steven K 23-22 .511

Tom Asselin is the co-host of the Ultra Mega Sports Show and is also the defending NFL Picks ing attack with Eli, Burress and Shockey, a good vens, I lose. So guess what I am doing here? champion. offensive line paving the way for their running The Browns are one of the many surprise teams Kalen Qually is the Sports Editor at the Uniter, backs and an aggressive defense. The Giants of this year. Their offence is undeniably good appears regularly on the Ultra Mega Sports Show, and should use their deep defensive line and many while Ravens are getting older and they are not Shit-Hot rumour: Johan Santana is a former NFL Picks champ. pass rushers to put pressure on Jon Kitna, forc- the fantastic defence they have been. They are on the move? Steven Kotelniski is a regular contributor to ing him into turnovers. I am picking New York about as disappointing as my ability to pick the Uniter Sports, a rookie to NFL Picks, and a former It was first reported on Nov. 8 that Fantasy League Champion. and I would be surprised if it is even a close score for games, but my job is to pick the win- Jonathan Villaverde is a long time football game.” —Steven Kotelniski ners and I’m doing my job---the Ravens aren’t. Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana was likely to player, first year NFL Picks member, and regular con- So, the Browns win and this week’s arbitrary hit the trading block. This came after Santana was tributor to Uniter Sports. Tom picks: Lions score is… 20-10!” —Jo Villaverde unresponsive to the Twins’ opening contract offer. Kalen picks: Giants Dan Verville is a contributor to Uniter Sports The Twins are unlikely to be able to re-sign the and is making his first appearance in NFL Picks this Steven picks: Giants Tom picks: Browns Jo picks: Giants elite pitcher, so it’s far more likely that he will be season. Kalen picks: Browns Dan picks: Lions dealt. If and when Santana hits the open market, Scott Christiansen is a rookie to NFL Picks Steven picks: Browns Scott picks: Giants SI.com is reporting that both New York teams and is also a contributing member of Uniter Sports. Jo picks: Browns Dan picks: Browns will lead the “feeding frenzy.” The Yankees have Scott picks: Browns been shy to deal their young pitching talent for Game #3: Arizona Cardinals @ Cincin- Game #1: San Diego Chargers @ Jack- nati Bengals a position player (like Miguel Cabrera) but will likely be willing to deal for a pitcher like Santana. sonville Jaguars “It’s about time to realize that when it Game #5: Chicago Bears @ Seattle The Dodgers, Angels, and Red Sox also have “This one should be close. The Chargers comes to the Bengals, the steak just doesn’t live Seahawks the young pitching talent to be able to deal for look to be recovering from the dismantling of up to the sizzle. After all, Chad Johnson and “This match up is the battle between the Santana. It has also been rumoured that Florida their defence by Adrian Peterson a couple weeks Carson Palmer don’t play defence. They don’t mighty who have fallen; the Bears and the Sea- Marlins’ Dontrelle Willis, who struggled in 2007, ago. The Jaguars continue to play balanced play much offence, either. They won 21-7 last hawks are the last two NFC representatives to could also be available. (SI.com) football, all of which has come on the road in week on account of seven field goals. Where’s be runner-ups in the Super Bowl. Neither team the last few games. Quinn Gray has done an the red zone prowess?! The Cardinals are a is having a spectacular season with Chicago’s admirable job filling in for David Garrard as the straight-up better team than they’re given credit quarterbacking being sub-par and Seattle un- Vikings try to salvage image Jags’ quarterback. But I see the Chargers com- for. They’ve beaten the Pittsburgh Steelers and able to find that perfect mix that made them The Minnesota Vikings fined receiver Troy ing in and putting up a lot of points against the the Detroit Lions. Kurt Warner makes minimal the class of the NFC two years ago. Chicago Williamson one game’s pay, $25,000, for leaving usually stingy Jacksonville defence, too many mistakes on a team with countless offensive is not only suffering from massive injuries but the team to attend his grandmother’s funeral in for Gray and company to handle. Chargers by a weapons. Add a seriously underrated defense from below average play from its game break- South Carolina. SI.com reported on Nov. 10 that touchdown.” —Scott Christiansen (9th ranked in the league) and I easily see the ers; they’ve been run over by teams that are not after facing heavy criticism for fining Williamson, Cardinals winning.” —Kalen Qually known to run the ball (Hello Green Bay). The Tom picks: Chargers who even paid for the funeral, the Minnesota Seahawks employ a former MVP in running Kalen picks: Jaguars Tom picks: Bengals Vikings decided to rescind the fine and give Steven picks: Jaguars back Shaun Alexander. Do the math-Seattle Kalen picks: Cardinals Williamson back his check. The Vikings, who only Jo picks: Chargers 24 Chicago 10.” —Tom Asselin Steven picks: Bengals two years ago dealt with the “love boat” scandal, Dan picks: Chargers Jo picks: Cardinals Scott picks: Chargers definitely did not need the negative publicity that Dan picks: Bengals Tom picks: Seahawks accompanied the Williamson fine. Speaking on Scott picks: Cardinals Kalen picks: Seahawks Steven picks: Seahawks the topic of the fine, Williamson said, “My wish is Game #2: New York Giants @ Detroit Jo picks: Seahawks that the issue is over, and that I can now go about Lions Dan picks: Seahawks Game #4: Cleveland Browns @ Balti- being a football player and putting this matter Scott picks: Seahawks “The Giants and Lions have similar re- more Ravens behind me.” (SI.com) cords but in my mind there is no question who “Here’s how this year has gone: I pick the better team is. The Giants have a good pass- against the Browns, I lose. I pick with the Ra- No more Dick Pound

The World Anti-Doping Agency has named a new boss to succeed the controversial and accusative Dick Pound. Pound, the sports version Blake breaks it down of Chicken Little, was known for single-handedly causing controversy in many athletic circles. Most Shakedown on protein notable to Canadians was when Pound claimed Q: So don’t use a protein shake as your main that as many as one-third of NHL’ers were using Kalen Qually source? Q: How can I analyze my diet? performance-enhancing drugs. Media personality A: Not at all, even though some people do. A: The best way would be to use an online with Blake Wood Don Cherry was infuriated with Pound’s unfounded First, you need to eat right, and second you need dietary calculator. There’s a lot of websites that claims and responded by stating hockey is the to analyze your diet to see if you are truly getting you can use. One that I could recommend is cleanest sport in the world and that, “Dick Pound lake works at Effectus: Athlete Develop- enough protein and carbohydrate intake for the www.fitday.com. Find out exactly what you have should be sued for his comments.” According to ment in Winnipeg. He has a degree in day. If not, then how can you supplement that? in terms of protein and carbohydrates, and using TSN.ca, Pound has been replaced by Australian kinesiology among other certifications With either a weight gainer supplement or a pro- that you can assess how much more protein you politician John Fahey. (TSN.ca) Band has worked with many elite athletes, includ- tein shake. In my opinion, these things are more need in your diet. ing the national men’s volleyball team and high of an insurance marker. level junior hockey players. Every few weeks we Q: Where can I get more protein in my diet? NFL to come down hard on head- discuss a topic of fitness for the benefit of our Q: How should athletes use protein shakes? A: Fish, poultry, and all your meat products. to-head hits readers. A: The best time to take these drinks is 15 Animal products are great sources of protein. The NFL will soon be enforcing much stiffer minutes to half an hour after exercise. That way Then also vegetable and plant products: legumes, penalties for helmet-to-helmet hits. According to Q: What is a protein shake and when do you rec- your body gets a chance to stimulate and release nuts and seeds, as well as milk SI.com, the NFL has told referees to begin ejecting ommend someone use one? the hormone insulin in your body, which will and eggs are good sources players for flagrant helmet shots to players in a A: A protein shake is basically an insurance drive the protein and carbohydrates from the of protein. And as far as vulnerable position. This comes on the heels of marker to make sure you’re getting enough pro- shake and you will replenish faster. Also, it’s im- protein shakes, you can two fines in one weekend. The first, LaRon Landry tein. For example, let’s say I’m dealing with an portant to evaluate how much protein you need. get protein powder from of the Washington Redskins, was fined $16,764 athlete who’s working their butt off every day, The label on the container of weight gainer might any nutritional supple- for a shot on New York Jets quarterback Kellen going from the gym to the hockey rink. They’re recommend four scoops. Well, those four scoops ment store. Clemons. The second was on LeJuan Ramsey of working hard all the time so their body needs are going to be around 1,200 calories. So if you the Philadelphia Eagles for a brutal hit on Dallas fuel, not only to keep themselves running ef- don’t plan on working really hard to burn off the Cowboys’ running back Julius Jones. Ramsey was ficiently, but also to repair the muscles they’ve calories, you’re only doing damage to your body. fined his game check of $21,176. Several weeks damaged. They’ll have a protein shake to ensure Same thing with protein: your body doesn’t store ago, Texans’ quarterback Matt Schaub suffered a that, but it’s important to eat properly and get excess protein, so I don’t recommend taking in concussion as the result of a helmet hit. (SI.com) protein in your diet first. more than you need to. Your body will just ex- crete it and you’ll just have expensive urine at the end of the day. November 15, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 20 SPORTS Wesmen exchange blows with Golden Bears Teams split games in Championship Rematch Jo Villaverde team that was so far undefeated. The first set they Volunteer staff held up a .600 hitting percentage and their pass- HAGAN

ing was outstanding in the 25-22 win. “Everything just flowed really nicely,” said

he Wesmen dominated the first game. Ben Schellenberg, who led the team in kills as TREVOR The Golden Bears dominated the - sec per usual with 15. “It felt good to play together a ond. What does this mean? The play-offs good set like that.” willT be ridiculously interesting! When asked what he would attribute to the The second-ranked Wesmen (4-2) looked great play in the first set, Alan Ahow, who had 10 incredible in the first game of the championship kills of his own, said, “Good passing and great rematch, where they won 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, sets from Dustin [Addison-Schneider]. He just 25-23), while the first-ranked Alberta Golden put it in the right location and it makes it easy Bears (5-1) looked outstanding in the second as a hitter.” game, coming out on top 3-1 (25-23, 28-30, The Wesmen rode that wave of momentum 25-15, 28-26). The results obviously create tons through a closer second set that finished 26-24. of intrigue for two teams expecting to win this There was a little bit of back and forth play, but year’s CIS championship. the relentless Wesmen were able to put their op- In Friday night’s game it looked like the ponents away again. Wesmen could do no wrong against an Alberta “Our passing was extremely good actually;

Justin Duff goes up to block Alberta’s attack. HAGAN

that’s what I would attribute it to,” said setter teams don’t always show up and maybe U of A

TREVOR Dustin Addison-Schneider. “When we pass that didn’t have their best game tonight.” well they got to stay with our middle blockers and U of A showed up in the second game, our outside guys really swung well.” however. The match saw both Schellenberg and Alberta showed tons of fight in a third set Andrew Town finish with 20 kills apiece, but it that kept fans out of their seats. The teams - ex was not enough to stop the attack of the Golden changed leads until the match was tied at 23-23, Bears. The first set was a tight battle that the but after Ahow had a huge hit that erupted the Golden Bears took 25-23. The Wesmen took the audience, and a gigantic block by “Big Ben” second set, their only victory of this rematch, in a Schellenberg, Winnipeg’s team came out on top close set that saw them battle back from a 15-18 to complete the three-set sweep 25-23. deficit to win 30-28. Alberta would go on to take When asked to compare this game to last the final two sets 25-15 and 28-26. year’s championship game in which the Wesmen “I think both teams are still early in their triumphed over the Alberta team, Addison-Sch- seasons,” said Ahow. “Both of us are not as sharp neider said, “Championship game, you know, it’s as we’d like to be, I think.” the last game of the season so everyone is going to After a bye-week, the Wesmen’s next action do everything they can to make that match a great is at home against a formidable Trinity Western match. I think sometimes in the regular season team on Nov. 23 and 24. Alberta’s Kevin Hatch hits the floor trying to control a Wesmen kill.