FTAA: Trick Or Treat? the FTAA Is Very Scary, Especially for Education

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T HE O FFICIAL W EEKLY S TUDENT N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIVERSITY OF W INNIPEG FTAA: Trick or Treat? The FTAA is Very Scary, Especially for Education

against the FTAA and GATS than it is to BY LAURA HURRIE mobilize students for lower tuition fees, On October 31, the UWSA held a because of the secrecy and the acronyms day of action against the Fair Trade Area and the technical aspects of it,” said of the Americas (FTAA), in solidarity Carlyle. with similar events held not just across In Montréal, a manifestation Canada but across the entire hemisphere Québécoise was held, with thousands of as well. students marching through the streets The events at the U of W included a attracting local and national media atten- The point reiterated in the forum being able to award equivalents to uni- pumpkin carving contest, costume con- tion. was how the FTAA is a threat to educa- versity degrees, there is already signs of a test and a forum about the danger that Carlyle said the reason a similar tion. two-tiered system. the FTAA and the General Agreemen on protest did not take place in Manitoba is Carlyle said the FTAA would create Essentially the FTAA would allow Trade in Services (GATS) pose to educa- because the public and students in a “Frankenstein of an education system” private for-profit universities to sue a tion. Québec are more aware of the issues. with deregulated tuition fees and no government for funding public universi- “The events were held to get stu- “We have to focus on an awareness more government funding. ties, saying that government funding is an dents informed about the issues, while at campaign first,” states Carlyle. Government funding has already unfair barrier to private universities the same time having a good time with Gibbons said that UWSA is saving been cut significantly. Carlyle pointed to making a profit. free candy and contests,” said Jeremiah their efforts for the day of action for the fact that Wesley Hall is falling apart, This would result in much higher Gibbons, UWSA Arts Director and one lower tuition fees in February. that it is the government’s responsibility tuition fees, threatening the quality of of the speakers at the forum. Part of the current information to keep up campuses and provide fund- education and making it less accessible. Margaret Carlyle, the Vice campaign includes sending postcards to ing. The FTAA, which includes all coun- President Advocate of the UWSA, said Jean Chrétien telling him not to sign the In British Columbia and Ontario, tries in the western hemisphere except that the main idea behind this day of FTAA agreement. the rising tuition fees are threatening the Cuba, could be ratified as soon as 2005 action was to get people informed. Carlyle says that we need to put quality and accessibility of education. creating the largest free trade zone in the “It is harder to mobilize students more pressure on the government. With some private institutions already world. U Students Sign Flag to Remember Veterans Each section is 15 feet by 15 feet and “We were contacted by Concordia CORTNEY the flag will measure 144 feet long by 72 University Political Science Students’ P ACHET feet wide when assembled. Each piece was Association,” stated Michalchyshyn, who handmade by Flags Unlimited, a flag and believes it is important to commemorate News Editor banner producer in Barrie, Ontario. Remembrance Day. Originally, the idea was to have stu- One representative from every par- Canadian students at Concordia University sign a quilt ticipating school will be in Ottawa for the dents were given the to give thanks to troops in Afghanistan, ceremony. Schools unable to send a stu- opportunity to partici- said Schiefke.The project soon turned into dent will be represented by a student from pate in the signing of a a national effort to sign a Canadian flag to Concordia University. flag to commemorate war veterans. honour all veterans of war. 52 veterans, 50 officer cadets from We Will Always Remember–Nous “I think big,” said Schiefke, noting the Royal Military College of Canada, the N’oublierons Jamais (WWAR) is a project that this will be the largest depiction of the Minister of Veterans Affairs and the created and organized by Peter Schiefke, a Canadian flag ever assembled. President of the Royal Canadian Legion 2nd year politics student at Concordia Ihor Michalchyshyn, Vice President will also be attendance at the ceremony. University in Montreal, to assure that stu- Student Services at the University of Unfortunately, the University of dents partake in the remembrance and Winnipeg Student Association, acknowledges Winnipeg will not be sending a represen- respect of veterans. the importance of recognizing veterans. tative due to budgetary restraints. October 28 to 30, 52 universities, col- “It’s a really important symbol of After the ceremony, each section of leges, CEGEPs and high schools from how our generation still understands and the flag will be returned to its school. across Canada participated in the signing has respect for the ordeals of war that vet- Michalchyshyn is not sure what the of the flag, which will be assembled on erans went through,” said Michalchyshyn, UWSA will do with the flag once it returns Parliament Hill in Ottawa on the after- noting that for many people, signing the to the U of W, but anticipates it will go on noon of November 10. flag is a personal endeavor. display somewhere at the university. U Hanging with Harvey Smith - page 4 page 2 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

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STAFF Cortney Pachet Poetry Slam Competition News Editor Tamara King Features Editor Hits Winnipeg Jonathan Tan “The poetry slam is a lot different “I had just written this piece yester- Focus Editor BY CORTNEY PACHET than the poetry reading,” said LeGal. day,” said Friesen. “And I was editing it Michelle Kuly Winnipeg will become the second “People say ‘poetry reading’, you kind of today as the others were up there.” View and Culture Editor Canadian city to compete in the National get a little bored sometimes. The poetry Using sound and action to support Poetry Slam in Chicago, taking place slam is lively and interactive. It’s accessi- the reading without using props is essen- Andrew Buck August 2003. ble.” tial, said Friesen. Sports Editor Vancouver is the only other city There are two rounds in the poetry “That’s the total challenge at a from Canada to be involved in the compe- slam beginning with a maximum of twelve slam,” said Friesen. “I’ve done a lot of Eszti Nagy tition. poets. Five judges are selected randomly poetry readings but now this is turning up Distribution Manager Poetry Slam organizer Darek Dawda from the audience for the competition. the heat. You want to use gestures as explained that four poets and one alter- Each poet has three minutes to perform, much as possible and sounds you make Stu Reid nate will be sent to Chicago, selected during which no props may be used. that will enhance your performance.” Production Manager through a series of competitions occurring The highest and lowest scores are “We’re hoping this is going a nice the second and fourth Monday of each omitted and the rest are tallied. The five addition to once-monthly poetry reading Ted Turner month, until the championship on May 3. highest rated poets continue on to the here,” said Dawda. Speaking Crow, the Advertising Manager The events take place at Academy next round and one poet is selected as the poetry reading, takes place the first Coffee Company, 414 Academy Road. winner of the slam. Tuesday of every month at the coffee Matt Hiebert Janine LeGal, the promoter of the Peter Paul Van Camp presided as the house. the Uniter Coordinator poetry slam, acknowledges the vast com- MC at the poetry slam. Audience participation is an impor- munity of writers living in Winnipeg as “Being the MC gives me a chance to tant of the experience of a poetry slam. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS vital in the development of the competi- meet a lot of poets I wouldn’t ordinarily “This is oral wrestling,” said Friesen. tion. meet, hear a lot of work that would have “As an audience member you want to let Nyala Ali “The poetry slam is the perfect escaped me otherwise, and give what I feel go of your inhibitions. If you’ve got a ‘boo’ Ginny Collins opportunity to get those people to actual- every poets needs: a good introduction in you, boo it. If you got a cheer, whoop it ly be heard,” said LeGal. and a good way up to the stage,” said Van up.” Pearl Gottschalk According to the organizers, it’s Camp. For more information check out important to recognize the difference Paul Friesen, a competitor at the www.winnipegpoetry.ca Scott de Groot between a poetry slam and a poetry read- poetry slam, made it to the second round Phil Heidenreich ing. much to his surprise. Laura Hurrie Leighton Klassen Mandy Koroniak Konrad Krahn UWSA Holds Forums Dave Law Richard Liebrecht Students Concerns Addressed by contract. Although they may refuse to line of the semester (i.e. test dates, exam Andy Michalson BY RICHARD LIEBRECHT teach in sympathy to the UWFA, they dates, class replacements, etc.) No definite Matthew Mulaire In response to questions raised by would not be required to strike. answers could be given as so much J. Michael Paskanuk students regarding the recent strike vote, Some of the library staff are members of depends on the conditions of the situation. the UWSA scheduled two open forums in the UWFA and would be on strike as well, Overall, the UWFA wished to show Alana Pona the Bulman Student Centre. meaning that library services could be that they had the best interests of students Jeff Robson In the interests of fairness and accu- affected. at heart in their actions and would do all racy, both the University of Winnipeg Students would be informed of a possible to prevent a strike that could hin- Leanne Romaniuk Faculty Association (UWFA) and univer- strike roughly a week in advance by the der student’s education. sity administration were given a chance to professors who would be involved. Although the U of W administration, Kyle Thom answer questions on separate occasions. Once the strike began, picket lines represented by university President Dr. Rachel Van Caeseele The first forum, hosted by UWSA would be set up around the university. Constance Rooke and Vice-President President Larissa Ashdown, featured Students would be free to cross the lines, Academic Patrick Deane, spoke of a com- Jenny Western UWFA President Amanda Goldrick-Jones although faculty members would provide mon goal regarding students, they were and was held on Monday, October 28. information to students encouraging them less forthcoming with information. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of An abundance of students showed not to do so. There may not be much rea- Groans arose from the crowd as the University of Winnipeg and is published by son to cross the picket line in the first some questions regarding the event of a the University of Winnipeg Students' up with questions for the faculty. Association. The Uniter is editorially Goldrick-Jones began by clarifying place. strike or the issues surrounding the strike autonomous. Opinions expressed within do not some of the facts around the strike vote. UWSA services, including the day- were sidestepped or not answered. necessarily reflect those of the UWSA. The Members voted 85% in favour of taking care, would potentially be moved off-cam- The administration did promise, in Uniter is a member of the Canadian University strike action if, and only if, talks break pus so that service could continue unhin- the words of Rooke, that the administra- Press and Campus Plus Media Services. dered. A solid path of communications to tion “will do everything possible to assure Submission of articles, letters, photos, and down. Their vote does not mean that they graphics are welcome. 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Another concern was regarding Ken Emberley, a long time U of W Most, but not all faculty members parental leave benefits. Other questions student, hopes that a deal will “come would go on strike. Some professors work asked how a strike would affect the time- promptly and honestly and fairly.” NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 3

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Crisis Shakes Russia CUP News Briefs COMPILED BY ANDREW BUCK nature of the gas. BY SCOTT DE GROOT NATIONWIDE The crisis began when Chechen rebels On Saturday, October 26 in the morn- stormed into a popular Moscow theatre dur- following Sept. 11, characterized the ing hours, a Russian Special Forces unit ing a production of the musical Nord-Ost on B.C. universities step United Nations as a body unable to stormed into a Moscow theater where as October 23. The rebels were armed with solve the world’s problems. many as 800 hostages were being held by heavy automatic weapons and explosives up war on spam “All the UN system does is make Chechen rebels. strapped to their bodies. VANCOUVER (CUP) — Students at a very bad situation slightly less bad,” A controversial gas known as opiate They quickly separated the children some B.C. universities may never have said Brynen, adding that the interna- fentanyl, a derivative of opium, was pumped from their parents and placed them in a sep- to open another e-mail entitled “Add 3 tional community should not rely on into the ventilation system of the theatre to arate balcony rigged with explosives.The the- to 4 inches,” “Lose 50 pounds free,” or the UN to fix the world’s problems. incapacitate hostage takers directly before atre was then rigged with mines on the stage “Moms who want horny sex” again. Brynen criticized the UN’s han- the raid. and in the aisles. Simon Fraser University has dling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict The use of the gas is responsible for at The rebels threatened to kill their cap- installed software called Spam as one example of the organization’s least 117 deaths of civilians, and many others tives unless Russian President Vladimir Putin Assassin on its e-mail server, and the failure. He cited the U.S.’s recent remain in critical condition. 660 hostages announced an end to the war in Chechnya University of Victoria intends to fol- “muscular” policies toward potential were saved, a figure the Russian government and withdrew forces from at least one loca- low suit. threats as a serious threat to the UN claims could have been drastically lower had tion to show good faith. The theatre was All e-mail passing through the system. the rebels been able to detonate their explo- located only 5km from the Kremlin. server is analysed by the program for sives. The reaction in Russia is one of shock, content characteristics common in Normally, opiate fentanyl is prescribed disbelief and fear. Many people are strug- unsolicited bulk e-mail and an appro- as a painkiller and is administered through gling to cope with one of the country’s worst priate score is assigned to the mes- injected. Fatalities are rare, however high tragedies of late. sage. Liberal MP challenges doses may cause death. The crisis has deeply affected Russians If the score is five or more, the Martin on youth It is clear that many of the hostages across the globe from Europe to Canada. subject of the message is modified to were in a weakened state after being in a “I can’t believe or accept it,” said Olia include the phrase **SPAM**. Users involvement cramped, stressful environment for 58 hours Bryksina, a Russian international student have the option of automatically fil- OTTAWA (CUP) — As Liberal without adequate food or water. These fac- studying at the U of W. “I wasn’t there, I did tering out e-mails marked as such, or leadership candidate Paul Martin trav- tors would influence the hostage’s reaction to not witness it, but I was shocked”. can construct their own filters based els the country, at least one MP is chal- exposure. Many Russians in Canada fear for the on a certain score. lenging the very thing Martin claims Russian authorities would not reveal safety of friends and family.Tensions run high Frances Atkinson, associate to champion - parliamentary reform. the identity of the drug until four days after in expectation of another Terrorist attack. director of Simon Fraser Academic Yet, MP Dennis Mills’ edition the incident. Doctors did not have enough “People are scared, that is for sure,” Computing Services, says the software has a youthful twist. information to treat the victims to the best of said Olia, “they don’t feel safe or have confi- was installed to combat high spam lev- “Young people are the greatest their ability, relying on assumptions as to the dence in their tomorrow”. els. About one-third of incoming mail resource we’ve ever had on to the university is spam. Parliament Hill and this resource has been marginalized,” said the MP from the Toronto-Danforth riding. Daydream Believer Degree-granting Mills, who claims to have raised $280,000 in an un-official “Liberal Aboriginal Filmmaker - Colleen Rajotte power for colleges leadership capacity,” recently small shacks.They were a strong and proud responded to Paul Martin’s six-point BY GINNY COLLINS may create two-tier people forced to live off government hand- plan, with a fiery three-page letter outs. Jaynelle’s mother would often find her education system challenging the former finance minis- “I used to have daydreams about ter’s ideas. food at the garbage dump. EDMONTON (CUP) — Faced making my own films and using my own “The environment created over The documentary follows Jaynelle in with concerns of booming undergrad- ideas,” said Colleen Rajotte, “and I’m here last 10 years on Parliament Hill or the her pursuit to make a good life for herself uate enrolment and limited space at to tell you to listen to those daydreams.” constituency offices doesn’t reach out and her two sons.The film shows aspects of the University of Alberta, the Several years ago, Rajotte took a to young people,” he said, adding that her everyday life including her four a.m. province is looking into granting leave of absence from her job at CBC to when he first came to Ottawa in 1979, paper route and her frequent relocation degree completion status to two of become an independent filmmaker. “The Hill was alive with young people. from home to home. Alberta’s largest colleges. But stu- This decision is one that she has never There were hundreds of them all over Jaynelle is currently attending the dents are worried this is the first step regretted. the place.” University of Winnipeg and hopes to pur- towards a two-tiered education sys- Her film “Jaynelle” recently won the Mills blames the lack of inspira- sue a career in law. tem. top award at the Imaginative Film Festival tion on financial cuts by Prime “APTN got so many letters from peo- If an agreement is reached, and has received much attention after ple telling how touched they were by Minister Jean Chretien. being broadcast nationally on Canada’s Grant MacEwan College and Mount Jaynelle’s story” stated Rajotte. “Jaynelle Royal College will be given the ability Aboriginal Peoples Television Network got numerous e mails herself from people (APTN). to offer full bachelor’s degrees for telling her not to give up, telling her that she undergraduate programs, which, cou- Bugs, rodents and Rajotte is also the co-chair of can do it.” Winnipeg’s upcoming Aboriginal Film pled with raising tuition rates and When asked about being able to stay minimum entry averages expected at weather spell doom? Festival, which is being held at the objective in her depiction of Jaynelle’s University of Winnipeg. She was hosted at the University, should disperse the LONDON, ONT. (CUP) — This story, Colleen Rajotte replied that she prospective undergrad population summer’s outbreak of the West Nile the U of W by the Politics department as could not help but get emotionally involved part of the Aboriginal speaker series. more evenly among the three schools. virus raised alarm bells across with Jaynelle. She believes that this was an University of Alberta Students’ Ontario, leaving many residents to Rajotte claims that her reasons for essential factor in the telling of her story. leaving CBC and becoming an independ- Union President Mike Hudema fears wondering about the possibility of “Jaynelle is now like my younger sis- Mount Royal and Grant MacEwan other infectious diseases invading the ent filmmaker have a lot to do with her per- ter.We hang out on a regular basis,” she said. sonal need to tell the stories of Aboriginal will become viewed as little more than area. Rajotte’s film “Janelle-It’s never easy liberal arts colleges under this new A study by Toronto’s Pollution people. to escape the past” will be shown at the “It is so important that more structure. Probe, a non-profit environmental Aboriginal Film Festival held at the “With a two-tiered education group, says warmer weather caused by Aboriginal people begin working in the University of Winnipeg on November 8th media” she insisted. “This would give an system, it’s dangerous to create a sys- climate change creates a more hos- and 9th. tem in which one degree is better than pitable environment for the insects insight to our culture. We need a voice.” Along with this film will also be the The story that she chose to tell was the other just because it’s more expen- and rodents that spread diseases such screening of the sequel to Jaynelle’s story. sive,” he said. as West Nile, dengue fever, malaria, that of a young single Aboriginal mother on Workshops will be given on acting, film- welfare named Jaynelle. Beginning in 1999 Lyme disease and hantavirus. making and makeup. Discussions and pan- “The combination of climate and Rajotte filmed Jaynelle and documented els will take place after many of the films. the events in her everyday life. She contin- weather really facilitated [West Nile Jaynelle herself will be attending the UN doesn’t work, say virus] spread,” said Pollution Probe ued filming for two years before she began festival. to edit. chief scientist Quentin Chitti. In her closing statements, Rajotte critics “The health effects [of climate “I had one person say to me ‘No one stressed the importance of positive influ- MONTREAL (CUP) — McGill change] could be quite significant,” will be interested in seeing this film, no one ences in the lives of Aboriginal youth. University Political Science professor Chiotti said. He cited an Ontario wants to see yet another Indian on “If you have the time you should Rex Brynen tore into the United Medical Association report that linked Welfare’” said Rajotte.“And I told them ‘oh mentor a young Aboriginal person in Nations last Thursday at an event 1,925 premature deaths to poor air yes they will!’” Winnipeg,” said Rajotte. “Give someone a organized to celebrate the ratification quality in Ontario last year – costing Jaynelle is from a family of the Sayisi chance, someone gave me a chance.” of the organization’s charter. the health care system approximately Dene people. Her ancestors were uprooted More information on the Aboriginal Brynen, who appeared frequent- $1 billion. from their homes in Duck Lake, flown to Film Festival can be obtained from ly in the national media in the weeks the shores of Churchill and forced to live in www.ckuw.org/film. page 4 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

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Hanging With Harvey Smith Local Politician Shares His Vision of Spence Street Neighbourhood

tion, Smith said he is very excited about the He wanted the mayor to change some poses a different set of questions for the prospects for the area, particularly for the of the rules around the annual Pacific area. T AMARA University of Winnipeg. National Exhibition in Vancouver. As a res- Daniel McIntyre is traditionally a very KING “The University of Winnipeg offers a ident in the inner city even then, Smith economically and ethnically diverse area, Features Editor big hope for the area. I’ve been to a lot of wanted some of the issues -noise, parking- with around 45,000 residents from all back- towns where the university makes the city,” to be brought to the forefront and changed grounds. Some pockets of the area are It’s not very often he said. at city hall. poverty stricken and riddled with crime and politicians - particularly He noted that in the Spence Street “Every time the P&E was on, it was prostitution, while others are stuffed full of those directly competing housing project, in which private homes and like living in the middle of a parking lot... socially and politically conscious citizens. for the same position in public office - com- university residences along the Ellice to But they said to me ‘oh, you can’t change The annexing of Wolseley to the Daniel pliment one another. Sargent block were renovated, the U of W city hall,’” Smith said of the neighbours McIntyre ward adds to this. But one of the first things Daniel donated wooden fences around houses they from around his childhood home. He puts housing and safety at the top McIntyre councillor Harvey Smith, com- don’t even own. So Smith toured his neighbourhood, of his list of priorities. mented on in his recent interview with the “I would like to see the university getting residents signatures and “We have dilapidated housing and it Uniter, is what a great job his biggest oppo- dominate the area,” he said, as the sheer support.Based on his efforts, Vancouver affects the whole city,” Smith said. “If you nent in the recent city election, Maureen number of university students and staff sup- Mayor Tim Alesbury visited Smith’s home have a broken left arm, are you going to say Pendergast, has done improving housing port the area’s many shops and services. for a community meeting, eventually creat- it’s okay because you have a healthy right along Spence Street. Smith himself is very interested in the ed noise and parking restrictions. arm?” “Pendergast does tremendous job academic life, having three different uni- Smith officially entered politics on the The provincial and the federal govern- with the renovations,” Smith said, sitting in versity degrees, including a Bachelor of civic level in 1981 when he was elected to ments recently signed an agreement to each his comfortable office at city hall, surround- Arts from the University of British the Winnipeg City Council for two consecu- inject $7 million into housing, according to ed by books and papers, political cartoons Columbia, a Bachelor of Education from tive three-year terms. He then went on to sit Smith. He wants to see where the residents lining the walls. Simon Fraser University, and a Library in Howard Pauley’s provincial NDP legisla- of Daniel McIntyre can benefit. Smith was recently re-elected to rep- Studies certificate from Syracuse in New ture. In 1998, Smith ran for a councillor’s Smith is very concerned about the resent the Daniel McIntyre ward - the area York State. seat and defeated incumbent Amaro Silva outside of the buildings as well as the inside, the University of Winnipeg is in - for the city “I believe you have to keep learning in Daniel McIntyre. perhaps inspired by his appreciation for art. council. He was campaigning against all your life,” said the former English Smith has maintained this tie to the He serves on the board of directors for the Pendergast, a former CBC reporter as well teacher. NDP. He is the only Winnipeg city council- Winnipeg Art Gallery. He collects political as newcomers Resty Taruc and Art Potvin. Smith’s interests in politics formed lor who is affiliated to a political party. cartoons by American artist Charles Bragg. Smith made the decision to run for quite a bit before his university days. At the “People always say he’s just going to He recalls the first time he saw Bragg’s city councillor yet again from his bed at the age of 12, Smith indulged in what he calls his vote NDP. I’m my own man. I’m always work. Health Sciences Centre, where he was being first political act. going to vote my own way,” Smith said. “I was going by Toad Hall and I saw a treated for a heart bypass. “I sent out a double letter to the As Smith heads in to his second con- picture of a puppet making a puppet of him- As a politician since the early eighties, mayor, at his office and at home,” Smith secutive term in Daniel McIntyre, there are self.” Though the picture at the historic and as a self-described political activist recalls. several changes to the ward. Gone is the Exchange District store wasn’t for sale, since the age of 12, Smith said he felt there Though a Winnipegger by birth, Smith Exchange Area, which is being replaced by Smith hunted down more of Bragg’s work was unfinished business as his last term at lived in Vancouver since the age of seven the Wolseley neighbourhood. and started a collection. city hall drew to a close. with his adoptive parents after his biological With a different economic focus, the “I think art makes life so much more After last month’s successful re-elec- parents were killed in a car crash. addition of the Wolseley neighbourhood enjoyable,” Smith said. NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 5

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tries’ jurisdiction must be destroyed by BY PEARL GOTTSCHALK Landmines maintain terror within former war zones, even after 2009. Noelle DePape begins by telling me a the fighting has stopped and the soldiers have gone home. The United States, Russia and China story about Robert, who, at the age of 12, are three of the world’s largest producers had already faced his father’s death in the Noelle DePape is a the youth mine action ambassador for an anti- of landmines and all three refuse to sign Bosnian war, his mother’s abuse and his landmines program run by the Red Cross. This program has taken the treaty. The U.S. did promise to sign the house being burnt to the ground. treaty in 2006, but on the condition of This boy had already faced the hor- DePape around the globe, learning about life in post-war countries being able to develop alternatives to rors of war and had managed to survive to so she can advocate for their people. antipersonnel landmines. see peace in his country.Yet in the midst of According to DePape, studies have that peace, victimization struck again, As a continuing student with the Menno Simons College at the never shown landmines to be instrumental when he and his three friends were playing University of Winnipeg, DePape recently exhibited a display of in winning any war. in the schoolyard and they set off a land- Once landmines are implemented in mine buried in the ground. landmines on campus in hopes of showing students what hap- times of war, they are hard to remove in Robert’s three friends died, but pens after the war is over. times of peace. A landmine costs anywhere Robert survived with the amputation of from three to thirty dollars to build and one leg and resulting blindness. The Uniter’s Pearl Gottschalk retells some of DePape’s stories. costs over $1000 to take out. Much of this “The worst part of this story is that I cost and responsibility is shouldered by dif- have heard it many times over by the land- ferent government orginizations, who are mine survivors I met in Cambodia, who leaders in the movement with a dedicated after facing decades of genocide and war- “If you have survived vision for peace. fare, were now re-victimized in times of In spite of the high costs and political peace,” DePape says. issues, DePape believes the world can be In Bosnia, DePape visited landmine the war, try to survive landmine free within her lifetime. victims and was struck by the resilience of She is involved with fundraising the human spirit to go on and grow and activities such as The Night of a Thousand enjoy life even after all the suffering. the peace.” Dinners and Dance Without Fear, which This is the hope that she wants to raise money and awareness for landmine bring back to Canada and educated other action. Some of the money raised will help youth about. She takes her presentations clearing the landmines and rehabilitation earth and never again used in warfare. purchase depape-mining dogs which are to high schools and universities, raising for victims seems daunting. Encouraging all nations of the world the most effective way of clearing land. awareness for social justice issues. Yet DePape says she is not daunted to ratify the International Mine Ban Treaty But above all, DePape believes these DePape says the interest young peo- in the slightest. After her trip to Bosnia, is the first step. changes social changes start with each indi- ple show never fails to astound her, with where she represented Canada as one of The Ottawa Convention banning vidual person. their compassion and their willingness to the 10 youth ambassadors with the Youth anti-personnel landmines became interna- “Get involved with something. get involved. Mine Action Program, she has been given tional law on March 1, 1999. Canada has Anything! Work with landmines, start a With landmines, there’s a lot of work even more vision and hope for the eradica- been the leader in the movement which community program, volunteer at a shel- to be done. There are 5 million landmines tion of landmines. now boasts 137 signatories. For signatories, ter, as long as you’re a person who is work- in Cambodia, 1 million in Bosnia and 6 mil- De Pape firmly believes that every stockpile destruction must occur by 2003, ing towards creating positive change in lion in Afghanistan, so the prospects for last landmine can be cleared from the and mines underground within those coun- your own life and peace in the world.” Fall Into A Dark Mood in December? A Look at Seasonal Affective Disorder

The key difference between SAD and what the doctor prescribes. BY MANDY KORONIAK depression - SAD strikes when the winter Why is light important for the treat- The cold snap that sweeps in so sud- months come and leaves in the summer. ment? Certainly looking at that dark, gray denly every fall is enough to make even the Researchers have long thought that sunlight landscape day in and day out will take its most avid snowboarders and hockey players must play a role. Those who live in northern toll on anyone.There may be more to it than want immigrate to the equator. countries like Canada and see less sunlight that. It is thought less absorption of sunlight Some people go into a state of depres- during the winter months do seem to have a into the body may actually have adverse Been to Bali? sion as soon as the snow flies. For a small higher incidence of SAD. There is even a physical effects on some people. percentage of the Canadian population, this proportionate difference between Canada While scientists have reached no defi- mood swing may be more than just stress and the United States - it is estimated that 3 nite consensus, SAD is generally thought to over looming midterms and finals.They may per cent of Canadians suffer from SAD affect circadian rhythms as well as certain be suffering from Seasonal Affective while less than 1 per cent of Americans are chemicals in the brain, such as melatonin, Spent some Disorder, otherwise known as SAD. afflicted. seratonin and dopamine uptake. SAD is a depressive illness that affects Light boxes have been used for some A Canada-wide study, which is cur- people during the winter months.The symp- time now to treat SAD, and have been met rently being conducted in Winnipeg, is the time in toms of SAD sound familiar, quite similar to with varying degrees of success. These spe- first to combine the traditional light therapy those of depression: low energy, fatigue, cial light boxes are used for varying periods with the use of antidepressants. oversleeping, overeating, loss of interest, of time during the day - anywhere from 15 “This is an opportunity to sort out poor concentration and moodiness. minutes to several hours, depending on what the best treatments are for people with Sweden? SAD,” says Dr. Raymond Lam, who is heading up the study at the University of British Some symptoms of SAD include: Columbia. • Depressed mood • It should be noted that many people Although specific details cannot be Tell your travel tales given on what the study entails, the study is • Low energy suffer from mild depression during the in the Uniter! winter, but when the symptoms inter- well underway at the Health Sciences • Fatigue fere with quality of life, the individual Centre. Patients in the study are being given • Oversleeping may be suffering from SAD. a light box for use at home for 30 minutes a day, as well as an antidepressant. Some • Overeating and weight gain Call 786-9790 and • If you feel that you may suffer from patients will receive a placebo. • Loss of interest SAD, or any other form of depression, Currently the research team is enter- ask to talk to the • Poor concentration please speak to your doctor. ing their third year of a three-year study, but as winter is quickly approaching, they are Features Editor about • Loss of productivity still looking for more participants. • Suicidal thoughts (Taken from UBC Mood Disorders contributing. Centre - Seasonal Affective Disorder If you suffer from SAD and are inter- • Symptoms exist in the winter months Information Page: http://www.psychia- ested in participating, you may contact Dr. and go away during the spring and try.ubc.ca/mood/sad/index.html Murray Enns at 787-7078. summer page 6 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

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are currently elections happening in the U.S., congress, which traditionally are the JONATHAN ones with the right to declare war, have TAN already given George W. Bush and his Lest We Forget hawks in the administration the right to use On Nov. 11th people force, if necessary.The subsequent message across Canada come is that of course it’s necessary. enemy is cowardly, we are told, and our itary industries that it is unwise to trust any- together for I don’t doubt Saddam Hussein is a efforts to find them and destroy them are thing they say. Before September 11th, the Remembrance Day. Children gather in dangerous madman, but clearly it could be acts of bravery. This rhetoric is asinine and American people would not have support- gymnasiums to read “Flander’s Field”, peo- argued that madmen are running other dangerous, in practice modern wars have ed invading Afghanistan. Dick Cheney ple wear poppies and an ever dwindling countries as well. Is Saddam Hussein devel- little to do with bravery, and death does not knew this, as former CEO of Halliburton number of those veterans that we honour oping weapons of mass-destruction? This discriminate. The free world is being led by and Board Member of Unocal he also gather in their legions to remember their has been speculated by all those who are a man who stayed home as a National knew that he needed to secure a pipeline fallen brothers and sisters. It is a day to currently selling us this war, discounted by Guard during America’s brave war in through Afghanistan to access the oil and remember the sacrifices made by previous Scott Ritter (who led the weapons inspec- Vietnam, daddy was the CIA director. And gas reserves of Central Asia. Halliburton generations so that we could live in peace tions team in Iraq prior to the U.S. ordering yet he and his administration continue to developed the technology to build such a and to pray that we will avoid the horrors of them to leave in 1998), and denied by Iraqi hunt for wars, anything to distract the pub- pipeline, Unocal developed the plans to do war. It occurs to me now that as fewer and officials. Clearly even if Saddam Hussein lic from the fact that their economy is crum- it, even inviting the Taliban to Texas in 1997 fewer people who actually experienced the does have weapons of mass-destruction, he bling. to try to secure a deal. Conveniently for the human impact of war survive, our collective is most likely to use them to defend himself Today’s enemies are further away administration, which had announced in fear of war becomes less tangible. Those against the most advanced and heavily and more dehumanized than ever.This lack Moscow in August 2001 that they were who served in World War I and World War armed army in history, the American army. of physical and psychological closeness planning to invade Afghanistan in October, II did so to fight for freedom, to help their Despite this risk, the administration’s line is makes it easy for we North Americans to September 11th was perfectly timed. relatives in Europe and to prove that that “the price of inaction is greater than feel that “ the costs are worth it,” as Whether or not it could have been prevent- Canada could contribute to the defense the price of action.” Of course by action Madeleine Albright said in reference to the ed is less obvious than the fact that it has and betterment of the world. They did this, they do not mean weapons inspections, death of half a million Iraqi children as a been capitalized to justify exactly such an Canadians made many contributions to the unless the U.N. Security Council approves a result of sanctions imposed after the Desert invasion. To help fight “Terror”, Canada war effort and eventual Allied victory. My resolution that threatens a military assault Storm. War for many of us is as realistic as also sent soliers to Afghanistan; and you grandfather fought in World War II in the at the first sign of non-compliance. a video game, strategies are discussed and may remember how the most tragic inci- Canadian Air Force, he had nightmares The American agenda is clear, they materialize in the green scope of night- dent to affect our soldiers was the friendly about war for the rest of his life, about his are going to bring war to Iraq - once again, vision camera’s, civilian casualties are but fire tragedy. Now America is preparing for fellow soldiers dying and also about the pick a reason, they’re going. For Canadians “collateral damage” and the costs here at war with Iraq, a country that was devastat- things they had to do to the enemy, who in as we remember our soldiers who fought so home are higher gas prices and a few veter- ed in 1991 by the most prolific bombing the end are only soldiers as well; following that we could live in peace, we need to ans running around saying they have “Gulf campaign in history followed by the most the commands of those who had led them oppose this war. We need to oppose all War Syndrome”. punitive trade embargo in history. to war. unjust wars. I remember in grade school All of these costs are deemed worth it America’s justification for this impending War is a nightmare, those who have being told that World War III would be the to those in power, I would venture to say war remains unclear, its stated goal is disar- experienced it will tell you as much. end of the world. I still believe that war is a that this is because they do not represent mament, but its clear objective is regime However if you follow the news, war is por- nightmare and never want it fought in my the interests of those who elect them, but change. The majority of the World opposes trayed as glorious and honourable, to be name. On Remembrance Day, remember rather of those who control them. The cur- this war, half the American people oppose fought by the brave. Indeed, notions of we are all people, we all have families and rent U.S. administration is so personally this war, but this war has essentially already bravery and cowardice are central in the loved ones, and we all have a right to live. entrenched in both the oil and gas, and mil- been approved. Despite the fact that there current and infinite War on Terror. The Living in the Journalistic Moment experience over understanding. Consider for television set, horrified by the possibility of mindful of the news that I watch or read. BY MATTHEW MULAIRE instance the recent terrorist attacks on Moscow. nuclear war between two of the world’s most pop- If you see a news event that makes you take A recent article in this newspaper by What exactly was your reaction when you heard ulace nations, which could have resulted in the notice, take the time to get more information. Andrew Buck suggested that there is a high the news? Mine was a combination of “wow, most massive loss of life ever in the history of the Don’t just sit back and watch an event pass by on degree of apathy amongst citizens towards civic that’s big news” and “wow, Russia is messed up”. earth. Trying to even conceive of the threat that the television, read a book, a magazine, a website politics. The reason for this apathy was that civic Of course, it wasn’t quite that simplistic but if you Indo-Pakistani nuclear aggression presents to regarding that event. If you find an issue stunning, politics is rather boring in comparison to the high- were to ask me why the attacks occurred or what human life is almost unfathomable. Yet a few horrifying or encouraging take it upon yourself to powered scandal and intrigue of federal politics. they indicate about the war in Chechnya, I would weeks after the immediate crisis had been averted become an authority on that issue. The article went on to suggest that the media were be at a loss for words. The information that I got the news media had shifted their attention from Hopefully, my colleagues will find this somewhat to blame by focusing on what sells from the news coverage was that the attacks were the Indian subcontinent back to Israel and piece particularly offensive and attempt to prove news. Although journalists do have responsibili- violent and gruesome, the captors were carrying Palestine. Did this mean that the threat of nuclear me wrong by showing that journalists can, in fact, ties to the viewing public they are largely restrict- copies of the Koran and that a neurological poison war didn’t exist anymore? Certainly not, in fact inform viewers by examining broad, pervasive ed, not only by their editors, producers and killed a lot of people. this threat still exists and will exist until it is prop- issues. Thus I would like to propose an informal employers but also by the medium that they use. This attitude of living in the journalistic erly addressed and resolved. challenge to both journalists and viewers not to What is lacking from this discussion is an idea of moment forces me, as a viewer to focus on news This represents the greatest danger of living focus simply on news events as they happen. I media literacy. For a society who depends largely worthy events as opposed to the underlying in the journalistic moment; that I believe that once imagine you are probably wondering why I am on a wide variety of news media for its under- issues. Ethnic blood feuds, terrorism, organized an event is no longer being covered in the news being so confrontational about this issue of media standing of the outside world we put very little crime; these have been pervasive issues in media that it has either gone away, is not that literacy. In a short period of time the United States stock into actually thinking and critiquing the Russian society since the fall of the iron curtain. important or that what ever event the news media will be at war with Iraq. By that time the war will news media. The difference now is that a large, flashy event has are covering now is more important. The threat of be being covered ad nauseum. From the morning Although people have debated and ranted at occurred for the news media to focus on. Granted, nuclear war still exists but compared to real time news to late night talk shows, television personal- length about the affect September 11 had on our those attacks were a terrible tragedy, but there are coverage of hostages dying in Moscow it is old ities will cover or mention the war. Magazines, politics, society and culture, there has been little numerous conditions, which led up to these hat. Realizing that the news media focus on big, websites, radio and even this newspaper will all be discussion of how our news media were affected. attacks. By simply focusing on the attacks as they flashy, explosive events instead of more pervasive preoccupied with the war. My fear is that while Upon reflection, it seems extraordinary that so happen, I ignore the more pervasive issues as to issues is an essential component of media literacy. we are all glued to television sets ravenously many people watched the terrorist attacks as they why these attacks occurred, how are they indica- Of course, journalists do not report on news watching the gruesome events of the battle of were happening. There was no time delay, no edit- tive of the history of ethnic blood feuds in the events like pigeons pecking buttons at the sound Baghdad unfold, who will remember terrorism in ing, we experienced the attacks the moment they Caucuses, and how the root of such issues can be of a bell in a cage. There are a multitude of hard- Russia, the threat of nuclear war between India happened. This was, for me, the most significant addressed. working journalists working to provide sound, and Pakistan or other world issues which aren’t aspect of September 11; the fact that we began to An even more dramatic example of the well researched reporting that not only informs, any where nearly as explosive as these? live “in the journalistic moment” as it were. I as a danger of living in the journalistic moment would but intrigues. The problem is, is that these guys This is why we need to think about media viewer of the news get to experience newsworthy be the conflict between India and Pakistan. You aren’t paid as well as the headline chasers. literacy. Whether if we’re watching civic elections events directly as they occur. may remember late in the month of May of this Informative and intriguing news doesn’t make me or geopolitical conflict we must remember that Does this necessarily make me, as a viewer year, how the world watched as these two nations sit up and take notice like a good old-fashioned just because an issue isn’t in the news it doesn’t more informed about world events? I don’t think came close to and backed away from the brink of media spectacle, and therefore isn’t as profitable. mean it is not still important. so. This attitude towards the news promotes direct nuclear holocaust. I personally, was glued to my This places the onus on me, the viewer, to be NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 7

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BY RACHEL VAN CAESEELE tion: who doesn’t know someone with asth- mean, salty streets of Winnipeg weren’t attitudes and behaviours now. It isn’t all ma?) They’ll thank you for not uselessly enough to corrode your poor muffler to someone else’s fault. Each of us produces You probably do it everyday, and you idling your car. Ground-level ozone has flakey brown bits. about 5 tonnes of CO2 a year through don’t even think about it. been implicated as a bronchoconstrictor, If you need a bigger picture yet, think unsustainable lifestyle choices. Here’s an Engine Idling! causing airways to shrink or close, precipi- Global Climate Change. Big enough for easy one: skip the drive-thru. Believe me, Next time you are sitting around in tating deadly asthma attacks. you? Vehicle emissions contribute to with the fast-food calories you’re going to your idling car, count to ten. If whatever Doesn’t all that climate change. The transporta- ingest; a brisk walk isn’t such a bad idea. you’re waiting for has not arrived (the restarting harm the tion sector is the single Not idling is a simple way to help reach caboose, a bean burrito and fries, your per- engine? No. That, my largest source of green- Canada’s target of reducing GHG emis- petually late friend) turn the engine OFF. friend, is a myth. In house gas (GHG) emissions to 6 percent below 1990 levels by the When you idle your vehicle for more than fact, idling is no sions in Canada. period 2008-2012. 10 seconds, you burn more fuel than it good for an Although tailpipe Stick to the ten-second rule. Ten sec- would take to restart your engine. engine that was emissions from vehi- onds tick by and you haven’t moved? Shut As Canadians, we idle our vehicles an designed quite cles are unavoidable if the engine OFF. Oh yeah, and don’t be average of five to 10 minutes a day. It specifically to you have to drive, afraid to spread the word. The worst wastes approximately 100 litres of gas a MOVE the car. emissions from idling offenders are large households with lots of year. I don’t know about you, but I am pret- Here’s why: an are totally unneces- people running lots of errands. Give your ty thrilled when gas prices drop to whop- idling engine is sary and easily pre- mom or dad grief if they are idling. pingly low 55 cents a litre for two days. It is not operating at vented. If every driver Whenever you are in anyone’s idling vehi- usually up around 70 cents. You can save its peak tempera- of a light-duty vehicle in cle, get in the habit of counting down from yourself $70 a year by simply turning off ture, which means Canada avoided idling for ten dramatically as if you are a rocket sci- your vehicle when you are going nowhere. fuel combustion is just five minutes, it would entist preparing for lift-off. At zero, get Idling your engine does more than incomplete. This leaves prevent more than 4500 tonnes ready for the ultimate anti-climax. Instead waste money. It can make you sick. Burning fuel residues that can condense of CO2 from entering the atmos- of lift-off, shut it off. fossil fuels like gas and oil produce emis- on cylinder walls, where they contaminate phere. sions that aggravate existing heart and lung oil and damage engine components such as You can’t switch on the news lately Rachel Van Caeseele works for the Climate diseases, and cause respiratory illnesses. For spark plugs.When spark plugs are gooed up without hearing about the Kyoto Protocol. Change Connection. example, two common tailpipe emissions – (technical term, I assure you) fuel con- Whether Canada ratifies Kyoto or not, one hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides – react sumption increases by 4 to 5 percent. More thing remains certain — our lifestyles are You can learn more about anti-idling and to form ground-level ozone. Ozone irritates money burned. Finally, idling can allow having a major impact on the environment. the impacts of climate change in Manitoba at and inflames the respiratory tract. Do you water to condense in the vehicle’s exhaust, We must reduce our GHG emissions, and http://www.climatechangeconnection.org know any one with asthma? (Better ques- causing rust in the exhaust system. As if the we need to start changing our individual Are All Canadians Equal?

nize our citizens equally. After the September first to Jordan, and then to his birth country of We have a responsibility to protect all of BY KONRAD KRAHN 11 terrorist attacks, United States border agents Syria, rather than to Canada where he is a citi- our citizens from this type of discrimination. This summer a friend of mine, who have began racially profiling arrivals into the zen? Why was he denied access to Canadian Not only are our Canadian ideals about immigrated to Canada from Bosnia five years country. Recently, a Syrian born Canadian citi- officials? What does this mean for the relation- Multiculturalism attacked by our supposed ago, ran up to me with the biggest smile I have zen, Maher Arar, was returning from a trip, via ship between Canada and the U.S.? Can “best friends”, but the liberty, and dignity of our ever seen. With the most sincere pride I have New York, to Canada when he was detained for Canadian citizens be detained by U.S. authori- citizens are at stake. Racial profiling is painful ever witnessed, he reached into his pocket and several days without being charged with a ties and deported to any country they choose and humiliating, not only to it’s victims but it withdrew his newly acquired Canadian Citizen crime, and subsequently denied access to the without providing evidence or proceeding damages social unity. Celebrated Canadian Certificate. After a few minutes of high fives Canadian Consulate. In addition, he was then through established diplomatic channels? How author Rohinton Mistry was so harassed by and hugs, I began to think of the benefits that deported, under secrecy, to Jordan, and eventu- do we respond to the blatant discrimination of officials at American airports in the first half of this piece of paper could bring. With this doc- ally to Syria. He then “disappeared” in the our fellow Canadians? his scheduled book tour, that he recently can- ument, designating his membership into an hands of Syrian officials where he was interro- The Americans have made it clear that celled the remainder of it, rather than continue elite society, my friend was finally entitled to gated for alleged connections to the terrorist they will be targeting Middle-Eastern Canadians the humiliating experience that plagued him everything other Canadians are by law, entitled group Al-Qaeda. After days of pleading by Mr. upon entering their country. We cannot allow and his wife. Incidentally, he is neither Arab nor to. Not only does this mean voting rights, Arar’s family, the Canadian government began our citizens to be separated along racial or eth- Muslim, simply a visible minority traveling in access to health care, and individual personal pressing the Americans about the details of Mr. nic lines. A Canadian is a Canadian, whether the U.S.. freedoms, but with this piece of paper comes a Arar’s case. As would be expected, the they are Jewish, German, or Arabic; we cannot This is not just an affront to the Canadian certain international recognition. Canadian cit- Americans have been less than forthcoming have a tiered society, and that begins by Arab population, it tarnishes all of us. None of izenship indicates to the world that the holder with the details. Meanwhile Mr. Arar, who is an demanding one set of diplomatic rules for all us should feel that our Canadian passport is less of such a document is entitled to protection engineer and family man, is still being held in Canadians. Foreign Affairs Minister, Bill valid now than it was at times previous. across the globe. Or so I thought. a Syrian prison. Graham, has not done this. By merely issuing a Institutionalized discrimination against In theory, his citizenship certificate also Even more disturbing about this incident United States travel warning to Arab-Canadians, Canadian citizens by our largest trading partner meant that he was, by law, indistinguishable is the dangerous precedence that has been set. Bill Graham has conceded the second class sta- should not be taken lightly. All Canadians have from his Canadian born peers. Unfortunately Tough questions need to be asked of our sup- tus of a portion Canadians. This inaction lessens the right to receive fair and equitable treatment the United States government refuses to recog- posed “Allies”. Why was Mr. Arar deported the value of Canadian Citizenship for some. by our closest neighbor, and our allies.

tion? For an undergraduate degree, each tors denoting quantity, not quality, are become so in the poverty of their con- Letters student at the university takes about the adduced. struction, and so only inflame the problem same amount of classes, so broad in the So what is a diverse education? which they were intended to solve. Mr. sense which Mr. Goldstein uses it cannot Clearly, one that covers many topics. Goldstein has once again blindly struck Big Phat Lies be taken as more per se, nonetheless he, However, the university is arranged in out at a perceived problem without any using the voice of his grandfather, likens such a way to discourage this pursuit, and idea of its true source, and in so doing BY ASA T. NODELMAN this broadness of education to “intellectu- earning a degree requires a major to be destroys the only avenue of escape from al capital.” It can hardly be denied that, as declared. To bring these two seemingly his unfortunate condition. Perhaps his In issue two of this year’s Uniter, Mr. far as capital is concerned, the more the contradictory elements into agreement is opinion that the above mentioned pro- Ben Goldstein’s article, much like that of merrier. Simple contradiction. Later on, not impossible. In fact, the university has grams are narrow stems from the fact that the week before, fails to make any real Mr. Goldstein flip-flops again when he made allowances for it, in the independent the “piece of paper” earned from them is point towards his given topic, but simply recommends against an extended under- study programs. But Mr. Goldstein valueless in terms of diverse future spirals into inexpert metaphors and self- graduate program. These statements can- describes these very programs as narrow, employment, though I would hardly want contradictions. He calls for a broad educa- not be simultaneously held as true, though and the antithesis to his own conception to accuse Mr. Goldstein of a political cri- tion, one that can be built upon, and says he certainly tries to do so, building an of good undergraduate education. This tique, and if it is in fact diverse employ- that such a thing is necessary for effective unstable argument on an unstable founda- leads to only one conclusion, that it is not ment which he thinks is the goal of uni- action in future life. Naturally, I cannot tion. Diversity, then, must be what he the independent studies programs which versity, then it is not broadness of educa- argue against this assertion. But exactly intends to evoke with the word “broad”, are narrow, as they lack individual definition with which he should be concerned, what is it that constitutes a broad educa- though, as per his definition, only description prior to their existence, but they but simply earning his B. A. page 8 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

the uniter beverageview sampling The Uniter Pub Crawl

BY ANDY MICHALSON

On Friday, Nov. 1, the decision was hastily made to have a Uniter pub-crawl. Though the decision was spur of the moment, The Uniter staff had long anticipated the opportunity to give you, the reader, truly inspired insight into the Winnipeg pub scene. So, we all piled into a pint- sized car and headed off. Due to drunkenness and thin wal- lets, we were not able to visit every last watering hole in this fair city, but we held on for as long as our bladders would allow. Five of us dedicated the entire night to bring- ing you the cold, (though not always cold enough) brew facts. The critics: yours truly (Andy Michalson), the always- quotable Andrew Buck (Sports Editor), bottomless Phil Heidenrich, Jock Talk’s very own Alana Pona and “did someone say Stella?” View and Culture Editor, Michelle Kuly. Various half-hearted pub-crawl participants came and went, noted simply as guy/girl below. In order to report our findings clearly, we developed a frame of reference. 0: Boston Pizza lounge, 10: the pub that Jesus himself would go to. We based our criteria on beer selection and quality, atmosphere, music, food, rest- rooms, service and air quality.

Toad in the Hole Pub, 112 Osborne wise typical drunken encounters. Cards on and breakable. Alana was not too Kings Head Pub, 120 King the tables advertised a Sourpuss shooters impressed with the red polyester designs, Our first stop of the evening. We decided to night, a shockingly anti – pub display. On but found the air quality to be excellent. This was our final stop of the evening. (Just sit upstairs, as opposed to the hideously the other hand, the beer was tasty. They The music progressively became stranger - a reminder that the Kings Head requires a smoky downstairs section. We agreed even had real Stella Artois glasses a satellite station gone terribly, terribly membership card to get in - $5 for a life- immediately that despite our choice, the air (whoohoo! – MK). Andrew pointed out wrong. I remember hearing some acapella time.) We were all feeling pretty festive quality was nasty; even the smokers con- that the music was definitely 80s, and that James Brown, then Weezer and even (read: drunk) at this point. Phil’s was the ceded. Michelle mentioned that she he could almost see the hexagonal drums Michael “I need another facelift” Jackson. first to comment, “It feels like home.” enjoyed the musical diversity at the Toad. pumping out the beats.The Toad on Main is Phil claimed that you could get the best Andrew proclaimed, “It’s the shit.” I gave it We all agreed with her. The place was equipped with a leaning bar for “picking Guinness in the city here. After purchasing a big “Eyay!” And of course, the place was packed and the bar was slow, which had me up”, which we all thought was pretty neat. one for myself, I was inclined to agree. It hopping. The beer selection was extensive, waiting for my ale a little longer than I The food was almost too good, as was the was very cold and in a real pint glass. Pretty the food, satisfyingly greasy, the crowd, wanted, but otherwise the service was pret- cleanliness of the whole place. Ventilation soon we were the only souls in the pub, ready to rumble. Michelle commented that ty good. The man who collected our empty was pretty good as well. The Toad on Main except for the marathon VLT player. We all even with the happy ruckus, you could tell glasses (NOT real pints) had a heavy accent is less a pub and more a restaurant in dis- agreed it was a decent place to go and get the music was good. No more Dee-Lite. of some sort, bonus points for authenticity. guise. sloshed if you didn’t want to be bothered. Alana seemed to take quite a shine to Overall impression: decent neighbourhood The Regal Beagle also gets bonus points Francis, one of the bartenders. The service pub, although beer quality was inconsistent AB: We were way ahead of the game as 16- because it has the same name as the bar in was decent, and apparently they’ve hired at best. year-olds. Whatcha gotta do is get your 40 Three’s Company. On the evening of our Lisa Bonet to work the door. The decor is of OE and slam it in your car! Then go out. crawl, an Alcoholics Anonymous authentic, complete with cracks in the walls. MK:They have real pub grub. Stuff I would- PH: It’s definitely a nice casual one-drink Conference was kicking off in the lobby just The smoky atmosphere was a little too n’t want to eat. stop. in front of the pub. Coincidence? authentic; sometimes it was difficult to see Girl: Where is the kitchen? It must be the AM: If pubs had a tribute band, this would through the haze.We all gave thumbs up for size of a closet. be it. AB: Nice place where a gentleman could the round tables for encouraging drunken PH: My beer tastes like vinegar. AB: We’d call it (Pub)ic hair! take a $200 callgirl, before retiring upstairs pub banter. Final Ratings: MK 7 PH 7.9 AB 7.5 AM- MK: So you can smoke on one side of this for the evening. You can quote me on that. 7.3 restaurant (Freudian slip) and not the MK: That bartender is full-on Canadiana. MK: I’m done. other? What’s the difference? She would totally kick our asses if we PH: (various entertaining hand gestures) The Toad on Main Final Rating: AB 5 MK 5 PH 4.5 (with skipped out on the bill. AB: It’s fat yo! Word! Killer eats. bonus for good decor) AM 4.5 NOT A AM: Reminds me of the summer of 99. AM: I feel no shame licking myself here. I Next we decided to wet our whistles at the PUB! (Commenting on the reminiscent music) feel accepted. Toad on Main, the incestuous relative of the PH: Ceiling is disproportionately nice to AP: Good times X4. Final rating:AB 8.5 PH 9 MK 9 AM 9 AP original. We entered and found a decidedly The Regal Beagle Pub, 331 Smith the rest of the bar. more restaurant-like atmosphere. Rival to AP: Do all the Cre. Comm. (Creative 9 near-by Earls on Main, perhaps? We all Our next stop was the Regal Beagle Pub. Communications) students fool around agreed with Michelle’s observation of a We entered to the musical genius of Dee- with each other? **Disclaimer: Due to progressively higher strange train-like atmosphere. A row of lite. The place was pretty much empty. The AB: Yes. levels of intoxication, ratings might be slight- booths and another of lower tables were décor quickly became a subject of debate. Final Rating: AB 7 PH 6 AP 7 MK6 AM ly skewed in favour of final destinations. separated by a wall, which hampered other- Phil though the decor looked very fragile 6 NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 9

the uniter art artview art art Ready For the Trash Heap? Garbage and the Power Suit Connect at Local Exhibit

BY PHIL HEIDENREICH NATHAN CARLSON Throughout the month of November, Cafe Carlos will be featuring a collection of at Café Carlos paintings by local artist Nathan Carlson. Until November 30 The selected paintings project seemingly disconnected themes, men in suits, and garbage. But Carlson explains that the mix ordered and applying traditional artistic is not completely random. techniques to them, you’re making them “I always try to paint images that say beautiful no matter what you’re painting,” something about our common environ- says Carlson. ment. That’s why I had no problem hanging Images of men in suits are depicted in them together...a man in a suit says a lot Carlson’s oil paintings. The pictures vary about the society we live in and so does considerably; some are set in front of a sur- garbage.” real sunset while others are set in front of The still life paintings depicting more tangible Winnipeg street scenes. The put them into a suit, they’re instantly a convey dark truths, comical absurdity, or garbage are done in watercolour. depictions of the men range broadly as character. I find these guys with the big simply stand as fine paintings is for the Deteriorating mattresses and aluminium well; some are shown playfully wrestling shoulder pads and penguin aesthetic amus- audience to determine. garbage cans aren’t always the first things one another, while others are hurried-looking and a little surreal, even though they’re “I try to create images that are that come to mind when thinking of beauti- ing men walking past office buildings. supposed to represent power.” thought provoking so there’s nothing more ful art, but Carlson’s images have the same Nevertheless, the constant seems to be that Carlson suggests the implications of gratifying than having people look at my aesthetic appeal as might a picture of a these scenes come across as more dramatic wearing a suit are worth exploring. paintings and form an opinion about them. serene lake. With each rip, dent, and crease, than they would otherwise because of the “Whether you like it or not, most of Often the images evoke feelings or ideas in the subtle but pervasive beauty of every- men’s clothing. the biggest decisions are made by white people that I had never intended to create, thing around us is revealed. Whether or not “I’ve been more and more fascinated men in suits. Some of the nicest people in and sometimes people connect exactly with the beauty of such objects is real or only by suits over the last few years,” Carlson the world might be men in suits, but I think what inspired me. Without a text or the use real in the context of the painting is open to says. “The man in a suit is kind of a timeless you can say with a degree of certainty that of symbolism which everyone can under- interpretation. image. Suits have always been symbols of people who wear suits make crucial deci- stand, most of the interpretation is up to the “You could say the garbage scenes are power and credibility, but they’re also sort sions that affect all of our lives.” viewer. Hopefully, that ambiguity is where ugly, but simply by making them formally of goofy looking. If you take anyone and Carlson believes whether the images the power of the painting lies.”

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the uniter film VIEWmovies film Aboriginal Stories Told Through Film and Video film, video, Aboriginal ducing Aboriginal youth to the post-sec- MICHELLE workshops, Y outh ondary environment and fostering their KULY talks and tours. ABORIGINAL FILM &VIDEO Achievement interests in further study. Culture/View Editor Awards, in the The festival will showcase the work Overwhelming FESTIVAL hopes of and talent of students, promising young It began as an interest in the University of Winnipeg attracting Aboriginal filmmakers as well as that of Aboriginal Speakers event eclipsed youth from all well-known filmmakers Alanis Series hosted by the the scope of November 8 & 9 over the Obomsawin, Chris Eyre and Catherine University of Winnipeg the Politics province to Martin, to name a few. Extensive work- Politics Department just over a year ago, Department this unique cel- shops will address every aspect of filmmak- but has now expanded to become the first- during the planning stages, but support ebration of Aboriginal storytelling. ing from camera to directing and editing. ever of its kind. The Winnipeg Aboriginal from the Aboriginal community as well as Holding the festival at the University of To encourage participation in the diverse Film and Video Festival, taking place at the from local business and the university com- Winnipeg brings young people into an offerings of the festival, admission is free. U of W on Nov. 8 and 9, is an Aboriginal bined to turn the idea into a reality. environment where the discussion of If you are interested in volunteering, storytelling showcase, a chance for the pub- The premiere festival has been Native concerns, film and the media is email Ingred Krenn at i.krenn@uwin- lic to access Aboriginal culture through scheduled to follow the Manitoba encouraged, while at the same time, intro- nipeg.ca for further information.

Billy Madison Goes on a Date No Sleep For Manchester

BY J. MICHAEL PASKARUK excitement of watching punk evolve into something more, pushing its energy and In musical circles, all cities are not cre- anger in a totally different direction. It’s as ated equal. There are certain burgs which close as most of us will ever get to seeing take on extra importance due to the birth of Ian Curtis live. bands or movements which become leg- The second act, dealing with the endary: Chicago for the Blues, Memphis for Happy Mondays’ reign of insanity, is prob- Rock ‘n Roll, Seattle for Grunge. ably the most emblematic of what Manchester is not well known on this side Manchester is all about: Shaun and Bez, of the Atlantic, but it has been an extreme- rock star excess, genius poetic lyrics, and the ly important area massive quanti- in Britain for the ties of cheap last 25 years – 24 drugs that fueled Hour Party the subsequent People is an acid house scene. exciting, semi-fic- One of the funni- tionalized est scenes in the account of the movie, undoubt- legends and edly based on a movements true story,is when which were born the Mondays are out of the city. in the studio The direc- recording and tion is as avant- they stop a song garde as one to tune up, some- would expect, and the performances are all one asks for E, and Bez promptly produces top-notch, especially Steve Coogan as Tony a pill. Wilson, and Sean Harris, whose high-ten- There is, however, a bit of historical sion portrayal of Ian Curtis makes the revisionism. While rave culture did indeed BY J. MICHAEL PASKARUK feel for them. Anderson shows them to us movie. Director Michael Winterbottom is originate from Manchester, the movie cred- at their most vulnerable, and during the talented as hell, but hasn’t had a movie real- its the city with being the first place that Until now, the only time I felt like darkest moments of their lives - places ly take off yet, though it’s only a matter of DJs were applauded as though they were standing up and cheering in a movie was and situations we’ve all found ourselves time. musicians. They were definitely pioneers of during Star Wars Episode 2, when Yoda’s in but prefer not to think about. Sandler’s There is nothing in the musical world a new art form, but they were not the first – shadow appeared, preparing to clean character is hardly a stretch for him, and that wasn’t affected by the advent of punk the sound systems of Kingston, Jamaica in house. I felt the same way at the end of he fits into this story perfectly. To his in the late 70s, and the film appropriately the 60s were the first example of the DJ Punch Drunk credit, he never kicks off at being as Love, the new crosses over the first important as movie from P.T. PUNCH DRUNK LOVE into playing out Manchester 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE the music he Anderson, who his usual comic Sex Pistols played (or you may Columbia Pictures shtick, although gig in 1976. MGM/UA perhaps even already know Silver City Polo Park, Grant Park, this is a very Here we’re The Globe Cinemas, 393 Portage Ave. more so), not from 1997’s funny movie. introduced to to mention Boogie Nights Cineplex Odeon Also present the cavalcade Hip Hop DJs and 1999’s are Anderson of freaks and geniuses who carry the story: of the early 80s. Magnolia. regulars Luis Joy Division, Happy Mondays, various less It’s also been pointed out that other sem- The movie concerns Barry Egan Guzmán, as Sandler’s business partner, prominent players, and of course, Tony inal bands, possibly more important in the (Sandler), a severely emasculated, bor- and Philip Seymour Hoffman, as a slimy Wilson, a philosophical impresario who is grand scheme of things, are largely ignored derline personality entrepreneur who entrepreneur of a different sort – it was the main focus of the film, the hub around by the movie, such as the Stone Roses and makes and sells novelty toilet plungers. interesting to see Hoffman stepping out which all this brilliance and insanity spins. the Smiths. On the other hand, the Bee The source of his dysfunction is the seven of his usual persona and playing a preda- No tale of the music world after the Gees and Simply Red were also famous sisters he grew up with who still treat him tor. mid-70s can ignore punk, but this is not yet Manchester bands in the 70s and 80s like a kid brother. Into his sad life comes The production design and cine- another rehashed punk documentary. 24 respectively, so it’s a tough call as to the a beautiful woman (played by Emily matography, for those who care about Hour Party People acknowledges the bomb gravity of the omission. Since the film is Watson, who hasn’t stopped amazing me such things, are incredible, with master- that punk dropped on the world – the mostly about Factory Records and the since Breaking the Waves) in a burst of ful use of light and shadow, and perfect Pistols gig is treated like the UK version of Hacienda, and it all relates to the ravers in blinding sunlight. Unfortunately, a recent settings for everything. The musical the first Velvet underground album, where the end, I see it as well-focused. (Of course, indiscretion has also come back to haunt score is weaker this time around than in few were present but everyone subsequent- I’ve always thought the Smiths were a him, and he ends up with a hell of a mess previous Anderson efforts, but extra ly formed a band – and then wisely sets bunch of tossers, so don’t take my word for to clean up. points are given for the use of Shelley punk aside.The musical forces on which the it!) Some eyebrows were raised at the Duvall singing “He Needs Me” from film focuses are Joy Division/New Order It’s really the music that propels this casting of Adam Sandler for the lead Robert Altman’s underrated Popeye and the Happy Mondays. They are sepa- film onward, and Winterbottom makes role, but I think its perfect. Sandler’s spe- movie. rated into two main acts, along with various great use of tunes to portray moods as the cialty is playing over-the-top weird char- Without giving too much away, this incidents and social forces which lead up to film progresses – the use of Joy Division’s acters with hearts of gold. Anderson’s movie is one of my top 5 picks for the the birth of rave culture. For fans of any of “Atmosphere” as Curtis’s elegy is poignant characters are all dysfunctional but sym- year. It’s life-affirming and celebratory the three, this is not to be missed.As a long- and brilliant. If you’re a fan of movies or pathetic – it’s through their foibles that without being saccharine – I loved this time Joy Division fan, the first movement music or want to be, this film is not to be they gain an incredible humanity which, movie. It’s a great date flick, but you’re was my favorite, portraying some of the missed. no matter what they’ve done, makes us allowed to go alone too. NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 11

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U of W student Ernest Muswagon struts his stuff on October 31.

screaming his lungs out on stage at The one’s basement like most good indie heard it all before. The melodies, too, are Fast Forward Albert 10 years ago with his former band, records, consists of thirteen tracks that por- pleasant but not catchy enough to get stuck The Smalls. That band was one of the loud- tray the band’s evolving song writing profi- in your head. If It Was You doesn’t break est and most energetic groups on the indie ciency. It’s is also a showcase of the IPL’s new musical or lyrical ground, but that may rock scene for over 12 years. But, there’s ability and aptitude for including as many be precisely why it will appeal to many. nothing loud about Lund’s new band or harmonies as humanly possible and even a -Nyala Ali their latest CD, Five Dollar Bill.This time few extra instruments like trumpets and Lund has reinvented himself as perhaps banjos. The band’s live energy is captured Canada’s greatest honky-tonk country on this release. You can keep this CD from Rewind singer/songwriter since Ian Tyson. Mostly three piece of brothers Bryan and Dave performed acoustically, the songs on the Borzykowski and drummer Shaun Gibson, disc are pure traditional country but much on repeat. -Leanne Romaniuk more fun. The album is a mix of some upbeat toe tappers like the title track and THE BARRYMORES “Time to Switch to Whiskey,” as well as self titled ep some wonderfully laid back numbers like the gorgeous, “No Roads Here,” and Bacteria Buffet Records “Heavy and Leaving.” Lund’s smooth From the notorious Bacteria Buffet vocals work exceptionally well with this Records, comes the very first release from brand of traditional country, making the The Barrymores. It’s Winnipeg ska at it’s album very easy to listen to, and the well ARY ARGARET ARA finest. A rather enjoyable romp, featuring crafted songs make for a much more inter- M M O’H the combined vocal duties of Jolene and esting listen than anything you’ll see on Miss America guitar player Dan and the rest of the seven CMT. Check out Corb Lund for yourself Virgin Records piece band on bass, trumpets, trombones, when he returns to the Albert on TEGAN AND SARA Last year a friend gave me Mary Margaret saxes and drums. The album features excel- November 22 for a decidedly more low-key O’Hara’s Miss America stating,“You need a lent ska titles like “Up the Bum” and “My affair than I witnessed 10 years ago. If It Was You copy of this.” What I perceived to be late Girlfriend’s Got Bigger Balls Than Me” and -Jeff Robson Universal Music eighties caterwauling with strange lyrics The Barrymores manage to throw the word The most noticeable thing about If It Was like “I’m not ready to go under/ I’m not “ska” in whenever possible. What a shtick. You, the sophomore release from Tegan ready to go under/ Eh, pretty/ Ape pretty/ The Barrymores are a crazy mix between and Sara, is the twin sisters’ shift in style. Ah, that’s too much” stopped me from get- funk, punk, ragtime, jazz and ska, (they Producers John Collins and Dave Carswell ting past the first few bizarre songs. Then I even throw in Pachabel’s Canon in (The New Pornographers) have re-worked encountered track nine, a gorgeous mean- D…what the…?!) and the final result ends the folk duo to be more raw rock and pop. dering jazz number called “Keeping You in up as something you feel like dancing Enticing broader spectrum of people, this Mind.” After experiencing the interplay of around the house to. I guess good ska disc might warrant more radio airplay than violin and vocals, the heart wrenching lyrics, music just does that. their last. Having gone from Lilith Fair to and the song’s sophisticated purity, I set -Leanne Romaniuk Ani Difranco-inspired folk-rock, If It Was about trying to discover the true genius of You tends to draw inspiration from new this album. Although released in 1988, Miss THE IMPERIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY wave and eighties pop (in their bio, Sara America actually eludes the trappings of its admits that the album opener “Time era. Seemingly timeless then, the album Turn Off the Oven Running” sounds an awful lot like Soft remains musically relevant by transcending and Get To the Hospital Cell’s “Tainted Love”). With vocals slightly the decades without diva pretension or Independent release with grittier than the usual generic girl voice new-age immaturity. When not relating the Conifera Records characteristic of many other female artists, sad waltzes of misplaced love, O’Hara The sophomore release Turn Off the Oven the record itself consists of twelve confes- appealingly sighs and hiccups her way and get to the Hospital, from The Imperial sional type “twisted-elbow crush songs” through lyrics that reveal her to be a mad Public Library shows their dreamy-indie- that play out like a soundtrack to a bad scientist of linguistic composition. Miss breakup. Not venturing beyond themes of America was a long time in the making and ORB UND AND power-pop-rock (which actually is a genre) C L B flare in full force. From opening track love and longing, the poetry isn’t overly remains Mary Margaret O’Hara’s only full Five Dollar Bill “Grudging Amy” to the grand finale sophisticated; “I’ve got more for the world length release. It is a must-have Canadian Stony Plain “Goodnight,” this is the IPL in peak form. than this/ I’ve got love that I need to give.” album that should be shared with friends The last time I saw Corb Lund, he was The album, which was recorded is some- The lyrics are agreeable enough, but we’ve like a chain letter. -Jenny Western page 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

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sex in river city Y OUR “whole lotta hotties” Horoscope It’s about this time of year that ladies all versity male would go from being perpetually BY DAVE LAW over Winnipeg bemoan the distinct lack of decent sexed to pathetically single. Should some crew This week, I thought I’d do something a little different. Along with your weekly men in our fair city. Not only will you walk into cuts from Calgary or some boarders from B.C. advice, I’ve provided you with a brief description of your birth sign. Enjoy! any given bar, club, pub, or show and find yourself find out that Manitoba is an untapped resource surrounded by a disproportionately high number for hot girls (and excellent sex), Winnipeg guys ARIES (March 21-April 19) of women, but to add insult to injury, they’re all would be left with no one to cum home to. You are a fussy, obsessive Martha Stewart-type who needs to chill smokin’ too. So as the winter doldrums set in and Yes, not only are women in this city hot, but the hell out. Try something to make you relax, like cyanide. everyone turns a pasty white (to match the after years perfecting a singleton existence, snow?), single women all over this city start to get they’ve read every magazine article, examined TAURUS (April 20-May 20) antsy. Cries of “They’re sold out of super push every Kamasutra position and worn out enough Tauruses are closed-minded, conservative and irrational. You’re ups already?” and “Where did you get those fuck dildos to know exactly what they like, how they probably a homophobe and a bigot. Hitler was a Taurus. Do us all a me boots!?” ring out across the suburban mall like it, how you like it and how to do it. Years favour and move to Texas. corridors as singletons try get an edge on the foxy from now, historians will wonder at the sexual competition. prowess of women in such an isolated society. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) But, while Winnipeg women flip through So how can women better represent them- You are an irritatingly sunny airhead who talks too much. Accept Victoria Secret catalogues, Winnipeg men flip selves as the winter sets in? How about changing the fact that everyone hates you and your annoying positive energy. through the channels on their new satellite sys- our tourism slogans? Instead of Winnipeg: One tem. Why? Because they are sporting the T-shirt Great City, we could have Winnipeg: Whole Lotta CANCER (June 21-July 22) they found on top of the laundry heap and nasty Hotties or Winnipeg: You’ve Just Increased Your red sweatpants.And this is the kicker - they’re sit- Odds. That’s right, pick up some ass today. All cancers are bi-polar. Seek professional help before you hurt yourself or someone else. And, yes, you ARE more likely to die of ting next to their girlfriend, who has a sappy smile cancer because of your birth sign. on her face, because she, at least hooked one.Yep, while single women are out there club hoppin’ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) and guy watchin’, the men are sitting back laugh- in’. You are a stubborn, selfish, pompous popular-jock type who treats For generations, Winnipeg men have culti- everyone like excrement; except for the people you might be able to get something out of. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll get vated a distinct non-style. That’s right. Retail smashed from behind by a karma truck with a 17-inch, bronze, chains have for years dumped rejects and spiked phallus for a hood ornament. castoffs in our stores, clothing men in things other cities would never even consider. To the VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) delight of men from St. Vital to Transcona, they can pick up these gems for less than the All Virgos are complete assholes. I would suggest deportation to the Antarctica, but since you’re a Virgo it is inherent in your pessimistic price of a Big Mac. It’s no wonder that an nature to disregard this horoscope bullshit. unspoken camaraderie has developed amongst slovenly males across the city to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22) keep the ladies’ expectations low. The incredible concentration of hot (and Angela Landsbury, Friedrich Nietzsche, Heinrich Himmler, and Jean- unsatisfied) women in this city is one of Claude Van Damme are all Libras. ’Nuff said. Winnipeg best kept secrets. Men will staunchly deny any presumed piece-of-ass advantage, all SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) in an effort to keep the ladies to themselves. If Scorpios are crazy. Over the last week, you’ve probably had a panic the word got out that Winnipeg was a cash attack, a nervous breakdown and thrown a temper tantrum. You’ve cow for hot single women, the average uni- possibly killed someone. I have no advice for you, you psycho - just stay the hell away from me.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Slut. Plain and simple. Get yourself checked out for V.D. Every Sagittarius I know is into scat porn, which is just plain gross. THE 2002 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A W ARDS OF You are an impotent, conservative twit. You can’t take a piss without checking your daytime planner first. You think you’re intelligent because you read the Economist, but boring does not equal smart. EXCELLENCE Capricorns are all horrible lays and, quite frankly, they stink.

BANQUET AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) n Thursday, November 28, the It’s a fact that all Aquariuses are ugly. As a stubborn Aquarius, you won’t change any of your behaviour, so why bother with the advice? O2002 Sustainable Development Awards of Excellence will be PISCES presented at the Delta Winnipeg (Feb. 19- March 20) Hotel. You are invited to attend You are a painfully shy, pathetic loser. If you’re a guy, you probably this special event and honour those have a small cock. You read horoscopes all the time to chart your pitiful existence. Don’t. It’s all a load of crap. Manitobans who embrace the spirit of sustainable development by demonstrating excellence and innovation in their field.

Special Guest Speaker – The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, a long-time advocate of sustainable development, is the Keynote Speaker at this year’s banquet. He will share his views on global environmental issues and their impacts on foreign policy.

Tickets for this event are $30.00 and are available by calling 947-9766. NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 13

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Top Ten U of W Rudimental Awakening Men’s Room Graffitti BY MICHELLE KULY Rudimental is looking forward to spending video projects and a web site in the future. the winter recording their first album, with Rudimental has the sound to back up BY DAVE LAW If you’ve ventured away from your Norman Dugas Productions. their ambitious attitude as well. Turenne school books at all this fall, you’ve proba- “We’ve just put together a four song pointed to the supportive community of 10. “Me Likes To Poop” bly heard, seen or otherwise run into c.d. sampler, but we begin recording a full musicians in Winnipeg that make it easy to Winnipeg’s own develop a unique, 9. “Pull here for Arts degree” (Note Rudimental. With a layered sound. arrow pointing to toilet paper) sound that fuses old funk, “We all inspire rock, jazz, hip hop and each other in this 8. “Attention all U of W hippies: The r&b, the only word that city. Everyone is year is 2002” doesn’t describe their committed to their music is boring. Band music.” 7. “Why are you looking up here when members Sarah Dugas, While Turenne the joke is in your hands?” Andrina Turenne, emphasized the Christian Dugas, Paul entire Winnipeg “Jesus saves” (and written under- Yee, Marc Arnould and music scene inspires 6. Damon Mitchell have their work, Scott neath by someone else) “Gretzky been working together Nolan, Pope’s Hill, rebounds... wrap-around... He shoots, for just over a year creat- Mood Ruff, D- he scores!” ing their distinctive Rangers and the sound. Hummers were 5. “Bad spellers untie!” “We couldn’t have influences she men- found this group of peo- tioned specifically. 4. “For a good time call ###-#### and ple in any other city. Rudimental ask for Susan. For a bad time, tell Musically, we work so not only creates Susan where you got this number” well together, everyone exciting music, but writes their own parts. brings it to their 3. “If black is beautiful, I just shit a We’re really tight,” says audience with an masterpiece!” Turenne. Although energy that is Turenne, Arnould and absolutely conta- 2. “Here I sit in noxious vapour Sara Dugas have played gious. Turenne This here toilet has no paper together in other reincarnations for the length c.d. in December,” Turenne reports. thinks Rudimental’s music is so powerful I’m late for class, I cannot linger past five years, Rudimental, in its current “It’s impossible to tour without a c.d.” because they love it themselves. Look out, ass. Here comes my configuration represents the group’s best Rudimental has played festivals in “We’re just looking for people who finger!” work according to Turenne. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario but appreciate what we do. Our best shows are “[In the past year] we’ve done our are buckling down to make more touring a when the audience feels our energy and most creative, productive and dedicated reality. Turenne, and both Sarah and gives it back.” 1. “If men’s brains were as big as their work. Everyone is onboard.” Christian Dugas were heading to Toronto Rudimental will be concentrating on balls, there would be a lot less writing After a busy summer and fall season after their Nov. 1 show at the Pyramid to recording over the next few months, but on the bathroom walls” playing Get Together Downtown, Prairie meet with a potential manager, and you can catch them on Nov. 30 at Times Music Week and tons of other shows, Turenne also mentioned the potential of Changed.

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PROFILE: Queer in Your Ear Every Monday Queer in Your Ear keeps you informed about the latest issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community. The spo- ken word show already familiar to loyal CKUW listeners, features two new NOVEMBER 11 voices this year. Laurel Trotter and Kendra Foster began hosting this fall, taking over from former hosts, Robert Marriott and Shannon Schaus. The show continues to focus discussion on local queer – related news such as R EMEMBER. Kristine Barr’s campaign for re-election, as well as current queer issues in Canada, the United States and around the world. All this in half an hour! CANADIANS HONOUR THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED Trotter and Foster are presently developing ideas for upcoming theme DEFENDING OUR VALUES, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. shows and guest features, but until then, you can tune ON THIS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, LET’S HONOUR THEM AND REMEMBER THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO DEFEND THESE VALUES. in every Monday to fill your ear with queer debate, Hosts: Laurel Trotter, Kendra Foster discussion, a few fresh tunes, and some attitude. The WE INVITE ALL CANADIANS TO PARTICIPATE two girls with the headphones will also keep you Station: CKUW, 95.9 FM IN THEIR LOCAL REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES. informed about up-coming events in the queer com- Time: Mondays, 5:30-6:00 pm munity, like Homo Hop on November 10, featuring djs, drag and darn good times. Queer in Your Ear Contact: [email protected] reaches your eardrums every Monday at 5:30 p.m. On-Air Requests: 774-6877

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THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 7 12:15-12:45pm Free Royal Albert, 48 Albert St. – He Pockets Bar & Grill, 171 Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – Times Changed, Main at St. Mary Broke, Stand Still and Volition McDermot – Blair Hordeski and Inuit Art by Jessie Oonark, – Radiogram w/ Jonathon Inc. Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 8 For details call 943-8433 Murray Pulvert, free pool and Oviloo Tunnillie & contempo- Thirteen Conversations About all-night happy hour, free rary work by Graham Clarke, Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – One Thing 7pm, Lovely and Academy Coffee Co., 414 The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Alicia Popoff & others Inuit Art by Jessie Oonark, Amazing 9pm Call 925-3457 for Academy – Luke Doucet Osborne – Misery Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – Oviloo Tunnillie & contempo- more info. w/Keri McTighe $8 cover Blues Jam, featuring Billy Joe MONDAY,NOVEMBER 11 rary work by Graham Clarke, Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – Green, every Saturday, 3-7pm, no Alicia Popoff & others Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd Avenue, 333 Portage – Beni.D Inuit Art by Jessie Oonark, cover charge Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Floor Portage Place – Quintet, from 4pm-7:30pm, Oviloo Tunnillie & contempo- Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary West End Cultural Centre, 586 The Invalids, by George Hunka, Platinum Fridays, Soul rary work by Graham Clarke, Royal Albert, 48 Albert St. – Greg 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. Ellice – No Means No, with spe- call 989-2400 for more info Controllers $5 cover all night Alicia Popoff & others MacPherson w/ Animal Town cial guests HAM 7:15pm tixs at Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd SK8, Into The Music and WECC Gallery 1C03, UofW – Bob Centennial Concert Hall – West End Cultural Centre, 586 The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Floor Portage Place – Haverluck: Lying Down With The Passion of Puccini 7:30pm Ellice – The Duhks CD Release Osborne – Carson Cole and Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 Winnipeg Centennial Library, Bear Where the Berries Are Call Ticketmaster 780-3333 for 7:15pm, Clarknova Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition Donald at St. Mary Ave – Open from noon – 4pm info of contemporary works from “Otipemisiwak – The Free SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 9 Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – Poland, 11am-5pm, free People,” 53 framed photographs Gas Station Theatre, 445 River Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Inuit Art by Jessie Oonark, reflecting the rich heritage of the (at Osborne) – Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary Avenue, 333 Portage – BALL OUT Oviloo Tunnillie & contempo- Plug In Annex, 290 McDermot – Metis people of the west The Truth About Daughters, 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. ’02 featuring Kid Kapone in the rary work by Graham Clarke, Stars of the Lid, tixs $12 at Into Tixs $20 @Ticketmaster – Cloud 9 Lounge $5 all night for Alicia Popoff & others The Music and Music Trader WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 13 780-3333. 8pm(last day) Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd University students with valid Floor Portage Place – school ID, call 943-4457 SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 10 Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Black Hole Theatre, University IMAX, 3rd Floor Portage Place – The Invalids, by George Hunka, Shari Hatt, photography, free College, UofM – The Alaska: Spirit of the Wild (1997), call 989-2400 for more info Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - City of Culture Lecture: Jens Communication Cord, by Brian Horses: The Story of Equus, Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary Hoffmann Friel Space Station, and Star Wars Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, UofW 3rd 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. Episode II: Attack of the Clones floor – Aboriginal Film and Upstairs Gallery, 266 Edmonton – Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Call 956-2400 for show times Video Festival, 9:30-10:30am – Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, 3rd Inuit Art by Jessie Oonark, Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary Opening Ceremonies, 9:30- Floor Portage Place – Floor Portage Place – The Oviloo Tunnillie & contempo- 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. McNally Robinson at Grant Park – 10:30am RepREZentin’Fort The Invalids, by George Hunka, Invalids, by George Hunka, call rary work by Graham Clarke, Polish Poets: readings in Polish Chip, 10:45-11:45am They Call call 989-2400 for more info 989-2400 for more info(last day) Alicia Popoff & others Gallery 1C03, UofW – Bob and English by five Manitoba me Chief, 12pm How the Fiddle Haverluck: Lying Down With poets, 7:30pm Gordon Pitts pres- Flows, 1-2:45pm Student Films, Colosseum, 1034 Elizabeth – Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, UofW – West End Cultural Centre, 586 Bear Where the Berries Are entation and signing of “Kings 3-4:30pm(Short program) – Wide Mouth Mason tixs $12.50 Synergia w/ Milan Milosevic, Ellice – Big Bill Morganfield Open from noon – 4pm of Convergence: The Fight for Umbilical, Fire on the Horizon, clarinet and Judy Kehler 7:15pm Control of Canada’s Media”, 8pm Community Hunt, The Stone Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, UofW 3rd Siebert, piano, tixs $13-$25 Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 Show, Home, Through the floor – Aboriginal Film and Winnipeg Centennial Library, Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition Palomino Club, 1133 Portage – Looking Glass, That Effing Video Festival 11am Aboriginal Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 Donald at St. Mary Ave – of contemporary works from Star 69 call 772-0454 for more Zippy, 5pm Deep Inside Clint Women: Life Stories, 1pm Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition “Otipemisiwak – The Free peo- Poland, 11am-5pm, free info Starr, 7:30pm Is the Crown at Warriors, 2pm Generational of contemporary works from ple”, 53 framed photographs War with Us?, 9:30pm The Angst, 3pm Haunted Land, 7pm Poland, 11am-5pm, free reflecting the rich heritage of the Palomino Club,1133 Portage – I2 Eye Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Spirit of Annie Mae Jayelle-Part II(MB Premiere), Metis people of the west Shari Hatt, photography, free 9pm SKINS(Cdn Premire) Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Gallery 1C03, UofW – Bob Shari Hatt, photography, free TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 12 Shari Hatt, photography, free Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Haverluck: Lying Down With Gallery 1C03, UofW – Bob Floor Portage Place – Bear Where the Berries Are Haverluck: Lying Down With Pockets Bar & Grill, 171 Cinematheque, 100 Arthur - Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – ph. 942-5483 Open from noon – 4pm Bear Where the Berries Are McDermot – Friday Night Secret Ballot 7pm, Secretary Tegan & Sara tixs $15adv. - Open from 1 – 4pm Movement,Wasabi Collective $5 9pm Call 925-3457 for more info. $18door Available at Ticketmaster, Royal Albert, 48 Albert St. – Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 Into The Music, Urban Bakery, Will Sook Yin Show featuring Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition German Society of Winnipeg, 285 Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – Gallery 1C03, UofW – Bob Pyramid Effector, Noumenon, UBCLF of contemporary works from Flora Ave – Lost in Bass with Volume featuring The Candy Haverluck: Lying Down With and Deloreans and A Secret Poland, 11am-5pm, free ESB, Dr. J, The Way, Jon Apples Open at 8pm tixs at Into Bear Where the Berries Are Winnipeg Centennial Library 2nd Mystery Guest tix $5 Sweet-e, and Chakra Khan.Tixs The Music and The Pyramid Open from noon – 4pm floor auditorium – Mary Silcox, For details call 943-8433 Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – $20adv/$25door Available at Anthropology. “After the Shari Hatt, photography, free Frenzee(Portage Place&Polo Park), The Zoo/Osborne Village Inn, 160 Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 Dinosaurs: Fossils from the The Globe Cinema, 393 Portage The Crypt, Urban Bakery and Nyce Osborne – Carson Cole and Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition Dawn of the Age of Mammals Ave. – Bowling For Colombine Pockets Bar & Grill, 171 Records Call 936-0933 for info Clarknova of contemporary works from in Western North America.” and My Big Fat Greek Wedding McDermot – Blair Hordeski and Poland, 11am-5pm, free 12:15-12:45pm Free Murray Pulvert Main/Access Gallery, 121-100 University of Manitoba – The Zoo, 160 Osborne – Arthur St – KOMPAS: an exhition Margaret Visser Massey Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – Winnipeg Centennial Library, All Awake, Rabid Tramp, Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort – of contemporary works from Lecture – “Free Fall”, 3pm at Shari Hatt, photography, free Donald at St. Mary Ave – Fast Betty and Flavour Fubar with their band and Poland, 11am-5pm, free Investors Group Athletic Centre, “Otipemisiwak – The Free peo- Winnipeg Centennial Library 2nd Karaoke tixs $6adv. Manitoba Room, 2nd Floor. Free Silverado’s, Canad Inn Garden City ple,” 53 framed photographs floor auditorium – Plug In Gallery, 286 McDermot – tickets at CBC front desk, UofM – David Wilcox Tickets $15 reflecting the rich heritage of the Ross Ingstrupp, saxophone solo, Shari Hatt, photography, free Answers booth. Metis people of the west NOVEMBER 7, 2002 page 15

the uniter WESMENsports volleyBALL Saturday Night’s Alright for Winning ond set with a 25-23 win. ANDREW Scott has said the game of volleyball is BUCK based on momentum, and no more was that Sports Editor evident than after the second set. After clawing back the second set, the Wesmen The Wesmen and Clan went back and forth early in the women’s volleyball team final set until the Wesmen scored five in a made history Friday row to make the score 16-9. From there night, but not the kind they cruised to the win, with second-year coach Diane Scott would substitute Lauren MacKenzie helping the like to see the squad remembered by. Wesmen string together a series of points Dropping a five-set game to the visit- with strong play at the net. ing Simon Fraser Clan, the Wesmen gave The Wesmen should petition the CIS the B.C. university its first-ever win in CIS to hold both games of their weekend dou- league play. This is the first year in the bleheaders on Saturday. Just like last week Canadian loop for the Clan, who previously against Calgary, the team came out much played in an American college circuit. But it stronger in its Saturday night effort. Middle wasn’t just the loss, but how the Wesmen Kristen Brisebois, who made several key lost, that drew the ire of Scott. plays during the pivotal second set, attrib- The youth and inexperience of the utes this week’s success to mental focus. Winnipeg side showed during the match, “We played our hardest tonight, and creating an uptight atmosphere and repeat- knew not to (underestimate) them,” she ed errors. The Wesmen never rebounded said about the rematch. “We knew the sec- from a mistake-filled first set, losing their ond night was going to be harder. They first of the year Friday night. Saturday’s after committing a series of errors in the started missing routine plays once again. were going to come out, having already won game was a different story, however, as this second set, the team found itself in an 18-12 “We started making too many a match, playing a stronger game.” time SFU made the bulk of the errors on hole when Scott called a time out and, um, unforced errors and not finishing plays Scott says she’s content with a split on the way to a 25-14, 25-23, 25-19 Wesmen reminded her charge of Friday’s result. again, and that’s what put us in a situation the weekend and a 3-1 overall CIS record, win. “I can’t really repeat it,” she said with to give them momentum and let them go but there’s definitely room for improve- After getting off to a fast start in the a laugh after the game. “Basically I told ahead,” Scott said. ment. rematch (the team reeled off a 7-0 run to them to start playing like we can, like we “They’re a decent team. They’re phys- “Considering we at least got a split start the game, capitalizing on SFU errors), did in the first set.” With the teams trading ical, and they proved it last night. You give out of the weekend and finished with a bet- the Wesmen took the first set 25-14. But points to start the second set, the Wesmen them chances, and they’re going to take ter performance tonight, yes, that’s a better advantage of them. But we’re a better team way to finish the weekend,” she said. than those moments.” “Certainly if the matches had been reversed that wouldn’t be a happy ending What makes Canadian universities better Whatever it was Scott said during the than our neighbours down south? Our stu- time out, it worked. The Wesmen rallied for to the weekend. I was confident we would dent-athletes can read and write in addition four quick points after the time out, with rebound.We’re playing better, we’re matur- KT’s to kicking a ball around a field. Wesmen vol- middle Andrea Charbonneau laying down a ing as a team, and even in last night’s match leyball player and English/Politics major Kyle kill to bring the Wesmen to within two at we didn’t give up.” Thom puts his thoughts about sports, school 16-18. After an errant SFU serve hit the net The team goes on the road to Alberta and life in general to paper here in the Uniter. (a common theme for the evening), the this weekend for a two-game series against Corner score was knotted at 19 and the Wesmen the University of Alberta Golden Bears. never looked back, emerging from the sec- a beer. It’s just a chance to relax and get some rest before the big game. Hit The Showers On Friday morning, there is nor- BY KYLE THOM mally a light game-day practice, which lasts about an hour. Again, this is just a Winnipeg’s Tanya McKay Road trips are always an interest- chance to get the kinks out of the sys- ing experience. tem and to stretch the legs after a long Receives Prestigious Award In theory, you are there for one flight. It is then back to the hotel to reason and one reason only: to come out shower and eat. The scholarship is an award to recog- with the ‘W’. In the CIS, the majority of BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN Since there is a fair bit of time nize success in coaching and serves as a matches occur as a two-game series on between now and the game (at least six Coaching a university sports team, financial aid towards future levels of coach- Friday and Saturday evenings. hours), there is a chance for the guys to like many other occupations, is one in which ing certification that essentially require a Two games in an entire weekend? It catch up on some homework, go shop- the true hardships don’t just take place fair bit of coin to complete. McKay current- doesn’t seem like much, and it isn’t. ping, sleep, etc. Sometimes we have a while standing along side the bench. They ly has her level three coaching certification, What people don’t see is what goes on pre-game meal as a team, usually about often occur well beyond the bench, the which has been achieved alongside an in the meantime. three or four hours before game time. locker room, and the playing field. astronomical amount of coaching experi- Since I am a member of the Some of the team members need In addition to the surface responsibil- ence. McKay has dedicated herself to seven Wesmen men’s volleyball team, it some time to prepare their bodies for ities of a coach are the characteristics that years of coaching with the Wesmen, has seems only fitting that I describe the the match (i.e. taping ankles, heat go unseen from the typical perspective. worked with the national team program, habits of our squad.A trip gets interest- packs, etc.), so we are normally at the What people don’t see is the long nights was assistant coach in the Francophone ing when we arrive at our destination. gym around two hours before game spent planning game-winning strategies, the Games, has been a Manitoba provincial We then somehow manage to time. After that, we warm up together, counselling with players and their school coach on numerous occasions, and is an stuff our gear and ourselves into a 15- and then it is time to play! studies, the ongoing development and train- active technical instructor for Basketball passenger van, a task that can prove After the post-game meeting, the ing of coaching, and the stressful process of Canada. somewhat difficult, especially when guys usually go for a meal and chat recruiting the players that make a winning The level four certification which lowly first-years try to take prime seat- about the match. We hit the sack and team. McKay will strive for with the assistance of ing normally reserved for veterans. As repeat the whole process the next day. Not just anybody can grab a whistle, the scholarship will further expand her you probably know, this kind of senior- The fun starts after the match on round up some players, and go to the parameters of coaching. ity-based activity runs rampant on any Saturday. After showering, the guys national championships. It takes passion, “The program will introduce a lot of team. normally break out hard work, and dedication to accompany new ideas,” explains Wedlake. “She will If we are only too fortunate, we the…err…Scrabble board, and engage these characteristics and evolve into what is become more technically and tactically pro- make a stop for a team meal. In in a triple word score marathon, going considered to be a great coach. ficient as a coach.” Edmonton, the restaurant of choice is as late as 4 or 5 in the morning. Wesmen Women’s basketball coach “It deals a lot with professional devel- the Buffet Royale, which, by the name, After collapsing in their beds Tanya McKay has excelled in each and opment, strength training, mental training,” is a meal fit for a king (note to self: from a dazed stupor (I suspect the every one of these characteristics, and has adds McKay. avoid seafood pasta at all costs). That Scrabble has something to do with it), recently been awarded the National $4,000 Aside from being paid for a job she place never even saw us coming. the boys try to get as much sleep as Petro-Canada scholarship award. loves to do, the biggest payout of being a If our hotel is equipped with they can in four hours, wake up in the This award was no surprise to Bill coach is personal development both on the kitchenettes, we go for groceries, where morning to pack up and depart for the Wedlake, athletic director at the University court and off, as described by McKay: a variety of “nutritional” theories are airport. of Winnipeg. He thinks highly of McKay “I’m helping kids deal with school and implemented, such as whole chickens And there you have it! That is a and her passionate dedication to coaching. development as players, but not only that, and family-sized bags of chips. After a road trip in a nutshell. While we are “She is one of the bright lights in also developing as people.” brief team meeting, the rest of the there to win, it is easy to see how there woman’s coaching,” he says. “She is an McKay is now looking to complete evening is fair game. Some guys hit the is a fair bit of time for other things. example of a top quality coach, one of the her level four coaching certification with sack early, while some choose to go for Scrabble, anyone? finest in the country, not only as a woman’s her outlook aimed towards coaching the coach, but as a coach in general.” national team. page 16 NOVEMBER 7, 2002

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Jock Talk gives the guys and gals in red and white the chance to sit down off the playing field and air it out. The Uniter’s Alana Pona sat down with the 2nd year player who wouldn’t reveal her teams’ fascination with ‘center court’ but confessed that semi-trucks are a somewhat attractive sleeping arrangement…

KF: At the present time, yes! AP: Would you ever consider posing for Um…beyond… (laughs) Playboy or Maxim if you had the option? …beyond athletes… KF: For sure. I think it’d be cool. AP: Where’s the kinkiest place JOCK AP: Tell us about your first kiss… JOCK you’d think of taking this KF: In Grade 5 (laughs) I think we were ‘boyfriend’ of yours? playing truth or dare at a birthday party. I KF: Center court – our team got dared to kiss a guy and I did… and it all has this joke just a thing with went downhill from there…(laughs) TTALKALK center court, something about the Duckworth Centre. AP: What is the relationship between the (laughs) Centre Court - it’d be girls and guys teams? # a cool place to hang out… KF: We all get along really well, lots of KRISTY FEWCHUK 15 (laughs) inter-team relationships, and a lot of casual ND stuff. (laughs) There are a couple of athletes 2 YEAR HEIGHT AGE AP: In child’s play, what going out with other athletes. We also all Barbie would you be, what car Libero 5’ 6” 19 party together and have a good time… HOME Selkirk, MB would you drive and what Ken doll would you choose as your AP: Where’s the craziest place you’ve got it companion? on, or where someone you know has got it KF: I would be…a party on? Alana Pona: What are you studying at the don’t say I’m cute that often so that’s cute Barbie, going out and having a KF: The craziest place, hey? Not the crazi- U of W? that he said that. (laughs) good time all the time. I’d drive a blue est place but in the back of a semi KF: Criminal Justice. First of all, I want to Pontiac Sunbird with a pink stripe and my (laughs)…it was like in the part where the be a lawyer, it is something that interests AP: Do you have a boyfriend? If yes, do Ken would be Jungle Ken… yeah that’s a truck drivers have a bed in the back… me and I like reading about crime. There’s you go beyond the dating athletes? good one… there…(laughs) quite a bit of crime in Selkirk…(laughs)…so I have a lot of clients there… AP: Why the U of W and not the U of M? KF: It’s closer to home, and a lot of my friends were coming here. Plus, Di is a really good coach and I’d rather have her than Ken or Mike or whoever is there now… AP: What are your strong points that you add to the team? KF: I break the tension, I like to tell jokes off the court. On the court pretty much passing and digging, mostly defensive stuff…

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