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deadlines! Go to the Web site: jobs.gc.ca JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!!! Below is a listing of the jobs currently posted. Complete - Veterans Affairs Canada - Work as a Guide in France (ASAP) Career & Employment Services is a student service office descriptions can be found on www.workopolisCampus.com (you FULL-TIME: (also see OCR positions above!) dedicated to assist you in your job search and career planning. must come in and get the ACCESS CODE), or in the job binder - Electronic Arts Canada, Vancouver - Academy Intern - We're within the Career Resources Centre in B610 along with the in our office. Keep in mind the following are just the ones sent Marketing (Dec. 8th) two Cooperative Education and Applied Studies programs. CRC specifically to our office. There are many more on the Web site. - World Health Club, Calgary & Edmonton - Full-time Personal office hours are 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. You can also Fitness Trainers (Dec. 21st) check out our Web site for more detailed information: DEADLINES arc in brackets. ASAP means they may - Groupe Dynamite Inc., Calgary - Store Managers; Assistant www.uleth.ca/rcg-ccs/ . Stop by B610 and talk to Pat, Diane or hire the first qualified person who applies - DON'T Managers; Visual Merchandisers (Nov. 30th) Cheryl about our sendees. We're here to help you! WAIT! - Gov't of Alberta: Edmonton - GIS Technologist (Nov. 26th); Lethbridge - Environmental Data Technologist (Nov. 19th); CES offers CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES! ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING (OCR) Edmonton - Addictions Counsellor (Nov. 26th); Edmonton - Are you a first-year student and not sure about your major? Or On-Campus Recruiting is the process by which employers Administrative Assistant (Nov. 19th) are you graduating and don't know what to do with your degree? recruit students for full-time and summer positions for NEXT Come to CES in B610 and book an interview with one of the YEAR! Full-time positions can start any time between January - Kainaiwa Children's Services Corp., Standoff - Child Youth & Career Counsellors. and September 2005, while summer positions generally start Family Investigator, Case Worker and Administrative Assistant next May. Employers most often come to campus to conduct (Nov. 19th) Also, employers are coming on campus to conduct their interviews. You must register for OCR in CES! (B610) - Independent Counselling Services, Lethbridge - Overnight per Information Sessions! Find out what opportunities they may sonal attendant for female; Relief Workers in Lethbridge, Fort have. Also, some educational institutions want you to know DON'T MISS THE DEADLINES FOR AWESOME JOB OPPOR McLeod, Blairmore, Cowley and Pincher Creek (ASAP) about their programs. Sign up in CES - B610 to find out TUNITIES. YOU COULD HAVE A FULL-TIME OR SUMMER - Dell Canada, Edmonton - Human Resources Assistant; times and room numbers. Here's who: JOB LINED UP BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! Technical Support Representative; Customer Service Manager; - Edmonton Police Service - Tues., Nov. 23rd at 12:05 Pm- Inside Sales Rep-Direct Home Sales Division (ASAP) Watch for others! Check the U of L Notice Board under Full-time OCR positions: (If you're graduating by next - PDL Mobility & Call Centres Ltd., Calgary - Junior Accountant Speakers and Seminars or go to our Web site: www.uleth.ca/reg- spring!) (Nov. 19th); Bilingual Call Centre Agent (Nov. 30th) ces to see who's coming! - Saskatchewan Wheat Pool - Merchandising Trainee; Research - Urban Wafer, Calgary - Production worker (ASAP) & Development (Nov. 22nd at NOON SHARP in CES) - Closer to Home Community Services, Airdrie - Couple to work - James Richardson International, western Canada - Facility in a home with six youths. (ASAP) Assistants (Dec. 15th to employer) - Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Internship Programme (Feb. - AG/TI Communications - Syngenta Customer Resource Centre, 14th) Calgary - Customer Resources Centre Specialist (Nov. 30th to - U of L Registrar's Office - Technical Specialist III - Project employer) position. (Nov. 22nd) An autonomous body, separate from the U of L Students' Union - Dow AgroSciences, Grande Prairie - Technical Sales - Gov't of Canada, across Canada - Nurse Practitioner (Dec. 3rd) SU-166. 4401 University Drive Wfest. Lethbridge. AB T1K 3M4 Representative (Nov. 19th) - U of L Faculty of Fine Arts - Research Project Assistant - tem Student Newspaper of the University of Lethbridge - Stay tuned for more! porary. (Nov. 19th) - Moberly Hall Charter School, Fort McMurray - Classroom mel*io*rism (meel'ye riz'm, me'le e-), n. the doctrine Summer OCR positions: Teacher (Nov. 26th) that the world tends to become better or may be made - James Richardson International, western Canada - Facility - Peace Citizen's Recycling Society - Peace River - Recycling better by human effort Assistants (Dec. 15th to employer) Centre Manager (Nov. 26th) - Monsanto Canada Inc., Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg - - FirstEnergy Capital Corp., Calgary - Research Associate (Dec. The Meiorist is the student newspaper of the University of Lethbridge. pubished most Technology Development Assistant (Dec. 3rd to employer) 1st) Thursdays throughout the academic year by Ttie Meiorist Publishing Society, an -AG/TI Communications - Syngenta Crop Protection, Calgary - - Mount Royal College, Calgary - Academic Advising Resource autonomous incorporated body. Please address all correspondence to The Meiorist. Customer Resources Centre Intern (Nov. 30th to employer) Specialist (Nov. 22nd) 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4, or drop it off at room SU-166. - Syngenta Crop Protection, Alberta - Technical Field Manager - Centennial Packers, Calgary - QA Technician (ASAP) Deadine fa submissions is Sunday at noon. The phone number is (403) 329-2334 a Associate; Research & Development Technicians (Nov. 22nd to - Grasslands Group - Human Resource Manager near Winnipeg; fax us at 329-2333. The Meiorist appreciates and encourages the writing of thought employer) Management Accountant near Winnipeg; Sales Agronomist in ful, concise, timely letters. Hcwever, The Meiorist wil ont/ consider fa pubication those letters which are signed by the autha (special arrangements may be made fa those - BASF, Lethbridge & Edmonton - Summer Research and central Saskatchewan); Divisions Controller - Manufacturing wishing anonymity, but absolutely no pseudonyms), contain the authors legible name, Commercial Development Assistant. Four and eight-month near Winnipeg; Recruiter in Swift Current; Division Manager- address, telephone number and student identification number (address, I.D. and positions. Alberta - Crop Protection - Sales (Nov. 18th at NOON Farm Equipment in Regina; Risk Assessment Coordinator in phone number not fa pubication). Letters may be edted fa brevity, daily and legal SHARP in CES) southwestern SK; Policy Analyst-Agribusiness in Regina (ASAP) ity. The Meiorist reserves the right to edit submissions and wii not print ibelous material. - Bayer CropScience - Certified Seed Production, Market - Alliance Environmental Solutions Ltd., Western Canada - Development Associates, Research & Development, Parental Environmental Scientist/Technician (Nov. 30th) Editor-in-Chief | David Green Seed Production, Compliance/Regulatory Associates, Elite - Toys "R" Us - various locations and positions (ASAP) [email protected] Events Associates, Invigor Breeding, Customer Interaction - AB Learning, Edmonton - Internship Program with Centre Representative, Sales Associates. (Nov. 18th to employer) Business Manager | Rebekah Rajotte Apprenticeship & Industry Training Division (Nov. 19th) - Dow AgroSciences — Summer Sales Assistant, Research & - Litebook Company Ltd, Medicine Hat - Bilingual Inside Sales [email protected] Product Development Assistant (Nov. 19th to employer) Rep (ASAP) Advertising Manager | Don Nguyen - Watch for more! - Medicine Hat Police Service - Police Constable (Jan. 5th) [email protected] - Southern Alberta Community Living Association, Lethbridge - PART TIME: Community Rehabilitation Worker I (ASAP) Copy Editor | Alicia McKenzie - Comfort Inn, Lethbridge - Front Desk Agents (ASAP) - Paradigm Wellness & Support Services, Lethbridge - [email protected] - Independent Counselling Services, Lethbridge - Overnight per Roommate Companion; Community Support Worker (ASAP) sonal attendant for female; Relief Workers in Lethbridge, Fort - Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Internships (Jan. 21st) Production Manager | Lance Semak McLeod, Blairmore, Cowley and Pincher Creek (ASAP) - Tim Horton's - new store needs all positions and all shifts. [email protected] - PDL Mobility & Call Centres Ltd., Calgary - Bilingual Call (ASAP) Centre Agent (Nov. 30th) Distribution Manager | Byron Dovichak - Agristar Incorporated, Vauxhall - Sales and Marketing - Bluefox Association, Lethbridge - Community Resource Manager (ASAP) [email protected] Worker I (Nov. 20th) - Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, D.C. - Junior News Editor | Nathan Sharpe - U of L Security Department - Security Officer-Casual (Nov. Professional Program (Jan. 15th) [email protected] 19th) - CIBC - Customer Service Rep., Personal Banking Associate, - Save-On Foods, Lethbridge - Grocery Clerks, Cashiers (ASAP) Personal Banker, Senior Sales Advisor, Business Advisor, Entertainment Editor | Jared McKenzie - Canadian Mental Health Association Business Coordinator, Branch Manager, Account Manager- [email protected] - U-Haul, Edmonton - Customer Service Rep (Nov. 27th) Personal Banking, Account Manager-Small Business (ASAP) - Janitorial Help Required in Lethbridge (ASAP) - Communications Security Establishment, Ottawa - Careers in Sports Editor | Craig Hamilton - Southern Alberta Community Living Association, Lethbridge - Languages (Dec. 15th) [email protected] Community Rehabilitation Worker I (ASAP) - Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, Nova Scotia - Northern Reflections & Northern Getaway, Lethbridge - Photo Editor | Jos7i Nagy Agricultural College, Truro - Graduate Student Assistantship - Seasonal Part-Time Sales Associate (ASAP) [email protected] MSc in Soil Fertility/Organic Blueberry Production (Dec. 1st) - CL Plumbing & Heating, Lethbridge - Office Assistant/Helper - Convergys, Lethbridge - Facilities Manager (ASAP) Creative Designer | Amber Herbison (Nov. 30th) - Casino Lethbridge - They're looking for all kinds of help. You - Paradigm Wellness & Support Services, Lethbridge - [email protected] must apply in person. Community Support Worker (ASAP) Office Assistant | Jaime Tremblay - CKXU Radio Society - Sales Associates (ASAP) VOLUNTEER [email protected] - Tim Horton's - new store requires all positions and all shifts. - U of L Campus Women's Centre - volunteer for Art Project (ASAP) (ASAP) WebMaster | Vikramjit Singh Gill - Holiday Season Rogers Retail Sales Reps in Edmonton and - Boys & Girls Club of Lethbridge, Coaldale and Coalhurst is [email protected] Calgary (ASAP) looking lor Volunteers (ASAP) - Personal Care Attendant for young woman with CP. (ASAP) Printing | Southern Alberta Newspaper Group - U of L - Note lakers, Tutors, Educational Strategists for Applied Studies Opportunities: Students with Disabilities for Fall and/or Spring semesters CONTRIBUTORS: Sheldon Rajotte, Jenn E. Friesen, Come in to the CRC (B610) and inquire about doing an Applied (ASAP) Scan Redwott, Landon Fester, Artist's Showcase Study. You can earn credit while you volunteer! Participants, Crystal Phillips, Niki Standing, Mitch Lethbridge Office of Alberta Community Development (Jan. Garilona, Lalit Thawrani SUMMER: (watch for upcoming postings and also see SUM 17th) MER OCR positions ABOVE!) - Fitball Exercises for Older Adults (Jan. 17th) Quote of the week - Alberta Forest Protection Division - Initial Attack Wildland - Lethbridge Public Library Storytellers (Dec. 3rd) "You can live to be a hundred if you give up ull the things thai Firefighters (Nov. 30th) - Student to conduct a feasibility study in the Recreation and make you want to live to be a hundred." - Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSVVEP), across Social Services sector (Jan. 17th) - Woody Allen Canada. Summer positions. Some excellent positions have Letters to the Editor The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 | Page 03 edito^ tother
Dear Editor, people have lost sight of the main objective here. So to all of the individuals (ahem...Centre for As I read through the Meliorist this past week, Socially Responsible Marketing) who raised I was fascinated by several of the Letters to the opposition against the campaign, open your Editor, as well as the "Bad Blood" article issued eyes a little wider. Perhaps then you will see by News Editor Nathan Sharpe. Of the five sub that there is more to the world if you gaze past missions posted by students, four of them dealt the end of your nose. with concerns involving advertisement, and the As for the Meliorist readers who have been fifth one I wrote. There seems to be a general 'offended' by the ads published in the newspa trend here, so I thought I would discuss it. per, I have a few suggestions. If you see an ad Now, as a modern female student who has that you find upsetting, crude, or inappropriate, grown up in a relatively progressive environ close your eyes. Each of the advertisements ment, I have a very hard time understanding published have gone through a thorough how anyone could have a problem with a pro screening process, and have all complied with motional idea that is set up to help people. specific, strict criteria. If you were to turn on Maybe I'm missing something, but it has come the television and see a romance scene you to my attention over the past three months that found inappropriate, you would change the many university students drink beer. And, channel. If there is a song you disprove of on imagine that, all university students have blood. the radio, you turn the dial. Why should the So was it really that absurd of SU president newspaper be any different? Loralee Edwards to put two and two together We all have the right to an opinion, but it is and support the "Pint for a Pint" endorsement important to validate other's views and accept idea? Absolutely not. that they may not be the same as your own. Ads I was not aware of the staggering shortage of are created in such a way that they appeal to a blood across Canada. I'm sure that every stu certain group. Just because you yourself may dent at the University of Lethbridge knows, or not be a part of that group does not mean that has heard of, someone who has needed surgery, that ad was published to offend you personally. been in a car accident, has/had cancer, or has had a child (it's the six degrees of separation, so There are enough obscenities in our society and don't deny it). The odds are relatively good that world that are deserving of your attention. we will all be in need of blood at some point or Please don't let the censorship of ads for a strip another in our lives. Wouldn't it be nice to know joint or dance club monopolize your time and that some may be there? energy. Your voice could be so much more When I first saw the posters for the "Pint for a effectively utilized if you were to speak out Pint" promotion, my immediate reaction was about such subjects as abortion, child pornogra positive. I, myself, do not drink beer, but even phy, female genital mutilation, or teenage pros so I was able to see the merit in the idea. Let's titution. be honest: if someone was to strap a keg to their I guess the point that I am trying to get across back and yell "free beer!" down University Hall, is, don't loose site of the big picture, whether it chances are there would be a stampede, fol be saving lives, or neglecting to acknowledge the lowed by a riot, and many students may be greater issues. As Editor David Green once said injured or killed in the process. The main pur "we all have a voice," so let's start using them to pose of the blood drive was to help people, to challenge norms, inspire thought, and spur nec raise awareness, and to encourage students to essary change, because really, complaining will 'roll up their sleeves and give'. Blood is collect only get you so far. ed so that lives can be saved. I believe that some Ainsley Doty
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If you voted - Students living away from home are responsible for determining which of the Compiled by Nathan Sharpe in the Federal Election you will be on the List of If you are attending a university or college and above three categories fits your situation"; so, News Editor Electors (people that are registered to vote). If temporarily renting accommodation at or near you chose. you have never voted you can look up your the institution but you have family members in If you live with your parents, go vote where Returning Officer on the aforementioned Web • J Alberta with whom you ordinarily reside when they vote (check ERE IS AN ABRIDGED GUIDE TO VOTING site and get on the list over the phone. you are not attending University or College, www.electionsalberta.ab.ca/whcretovote to for students. Clip it out and keep it with you - Otherwise, you can be put on the list on voting democracy is paramount to a just society. then the address of your family members is find out where your polling station is). day by bringing two pieces of ID and proof of The first step to voting is this: you have to your ordinary residence. You are then eligible If you live away from home and want to vote residence if it is not the place listed on your to have your name included on the List of in your hometown's electoral subdivision, you • qualify. You will have had to reside in Alberta license (bring your credit card bill, et cetera). 1 for six months before you vote, be 18 and have Electors for the subdivision in which your fam can go back home to vote, or you can give your As a student, it is entirely likely that you will • Canadian Citizenship. ily resides. Returning Officer a call and have them send have to work some kind or remedial labour or your ballot, but do this soon as you need to • customer service job. You legally have to have - Students living on their own have it back to them by the 22nd (go to m You will then fit into one of these three cate- three hours paid leave to go cast your vote. _ gories: Your ordinary residence is the place where you www.electionsalberta.ab.ca to find their num It is presented in all of its lcgal-jargonesque on will be physically residing on polling day or on ber), or you can declare yourself as a student the Elections Canada Web site, but the most - Students living at home the date set by the Chief Electoral Officer dur living on your own if you have not already. important thing to remember is to tell your * Your ordinary residence is your family home ing an enumeration. You are entitled to be Students living away from home vote in their employer so they can plan accordingly. B and you are eligible to be included on the List of included on the List of Electors for the subdivi electoral subdivision listed on the where to vote The polls are open on Monday, November • Electors for the subdivision in which your fam- sion where your residence is located at. Web site mentioned above. 22nd from g a.m. to 8 p.m., so get out there. • ilv home is located. Here is where the easy part comes in. as out In short, you can vote here, or at home. Local candidates debate education issues "Education issues must be brought to costs, the future of post-secondary Students' Union invites community education, and the role the govern members to attend, as these issues not Students' Union Media the attention of citizens, students and ment plays. only impact students, but residents of Release politicians in the province. The provincial government has a very "Government funding of public post- Lethbridge as well. secondary institutions has dropped by In attendance will be candidates LETHBRIDGE. AB important role in education; they manage the Alberta student loan pro 28 per cent since 1991 with the extra from the Alberta Alliance, Green, gram, fund the remaining 70 per cent burden falling on students. It is true Liberal, NDP, Progressive of our post-secondary institutions and that the government is debt free, but Conservative, and Social Credit par lETHBRIDGE WEST CANDIDATES create legislation that mandates how students are faced with average stu ties. The debate will be moderated by in the upcoming Provincial election universities and colleges are run," dent debt loads of $20,000, the high Geoffrey Hale, Political Science pro will be vying for student votes as they said Jason Rumer, VP Academic of est ever. More importantly, students fessor at the University of Lethbridge. debate issues primarily concerning the University of Lethbridge Students' must voice their democratic responsi The debate is sponsored by the education. The forum will be held Union. bilities and vote on November 22nd. University of Lethbridge Students' Thursday, November 18th at 1:30 Affordability and accessibility are debt loads. With the many dollars It's the only way to ensure a brighter Union, the University of Lethbridge p.m. in the University of Lethbridge ongoing issues for students who are students spend on their education, future for this province," said Rumer. and the University of Lethbridge Students' Union Ballrooms. faced with rising tuition costs and issues of concern will be rising tuition The University of Lethbridge Facultv Association. UNBC students vote for independent newspaper Two-thirds of voters approve separation in referendum after brief shutdown which blamed men for the development of The student union had lost a newspaper, she "It was blown out of proportion and I'm sorry it By Jonathan Woodward destructive technology, saying only men would said, but there was no chance it would start a came to this, but I'm glad it ended in our auton need "dangerous phallic symbols like guns, rock CUP British Columbia Bureau Chief competing publication. omy," Wilson said. ets and submarines." "The student newspaper will still be a newspa Experts watching the battle for freedom of the VANCOUVER (CUP) When genetic technology allows, "men should per for students on campus," she said. press play out in the microcosm of a university be forced into non-existence for the safety of the Behind the referendum results is a serious campus watched with bemusement, said Claude entire Earth. Maybe one or two could be kept financial gain for the paper. Their fees have Adams, a lecturer with the University of B.C. alive as novelties for the super rich," the article increased from $2 per student to $5 per student, school of journalism. A LFTER A STUDENT NEWSPAPER WAS SHUT said. meaning their per-term revenue more than dou "There's a real humour deficit on the campus of down and had its funding frozen by its student University harassment officer Cindy Hardy said bles to $17,500. UNBC," he said. "I wonder if they've got more union publishers over an article that said men the article violated the university's harassment The paper will hire a bookkeeper, but editors serious issues to deal with than to pick on should become "novelties for the super rich," policy and could be offensive to men. The stu will remain unpaid for now, said managing edi Swiftian satire. students at the University of Northern British dent union pulled papers from the campus and tor Stephanie Wilson. "A lot of what we see in student newspapers is Columbia have voted to make that newspaper an froze Over the Edge's bank account. It will also strive to abide by the university's pretty stiff and stodgy, so it's nice to see some independently funded publication. That's when the student newspaper began its harassment policy, but editors will have the ulti body using a bit of imagination to comment on More than two-thirds of undergraduate student campaign for independence, and lobbied the mate say in what goes in the paper, she said. the world around them," Adams said. voters at the Prince George campus decided in a student union to hold a referendum November referendum to separate Over the Edge from the 8th and 9th. Northern Undergraduate Student Society and With 338 votes for and 161 against, the referen fund the paper directly at $5 per student per dum achieved the required two-thirds majority term. threshold by only eight votes. Sixteen per cent of "We know now that the student body supports students voted. Over the Edge," said Editor-in-Chief Carolynnc student union director of external affairs Ingrid QUESTION ABORTION!!!!!! Burkholder. "The concept of freedom of the Hope said she hoped the paper would interpret press and that governments should never con the vote as a mandate to improve coverage of trol the press are the main issues behind this ref campus events. erendum." "I hope they're not going to bash everyone The May 2003 Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed a study In September, Over the Edge published a satir because they can," she said. "They need to that women who had abortions were 2.6 times more likely than women ical article called "Men in the Modem World", please the students; they're the boss now." carrying a child to term to be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment in Free food available! the first 90 days following the abortion or birth. Public Service Announcement Campus Care Parcels WOMEN DESERVE BETTER THAN ABORTION! Parishioners of local churches have once again filled Campus Care Parcels for students ot the For those suffering the emotional University of Lethbridge. www.cmj.ca Distribution of these free Care parcels will take place in the Atrium on Thursday, November or spiritual pain of abortion 25th at 3:15 p.m. We would appreciate if you could help us recycle these bags. If you received a Campus Care Parcel last time, please bring your cotton bag back to the distribution desk on the 25th. Thank you so much. Call 1-877-597-3223 LIFE News The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 Page 05 Blix blasts U.S. on Iraq Former weapons inspector delivers pro-UN message Who's my candidate? gence is necessary. By Sarah Bourdon "Terrorists do not live on clouds, but must have their feet Researching your vote The Ubyssey (University of British Columbia) on states," said Blix, emphasizing states need to limit ter rorist access to materials and resources, and ensure their Democratic Party VANCOUVER (CUP) countries are not used to harbour such groups. Scott Sawatsky of the Alberta Social However, anti-terrorism requires an international By Nathan Sharpe Credit Party approach, not unilateral action from a single state, accord News Editor Andrea Sheridan of the Green Party of ing to Blix, who opposed the U.S.'s choice to act against the Alberta IN A S0LD-0UT LECTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH known will of the UN Security Council. Merle Terlesky of the Alberta Alliance Columbia on November 8th, former United Nations chief "After 9/11, the mood was to punish the perpetrators," he Party weapons inspector Hans Blix criticized the United States' said. Alternatively, the UN approach was "mainly about approach to Iraq and stressed the importance of getting J ERE IS A HOW-TO GUIDE TO the best way and best time to tackle the proliferation of know your issues before you get to These candidates will be featured in things right when it comes to international decision-mak weapons of mass destruction." the polls and vote in the November the news so listen up to what they ing. Since September 11th, Blix said most governments see it 22nd Provincial election. have to say. Another thing to remem "We have witnessed that the swift actions of the world's as their duty to take action to prevent a terrorist attack, If you are voting in Lethbridge, there ber is to check out their party Web superpower have been costly," said Blix, referring to the such as the U.S.'s "anticipatory self-defence" towards Iraq. are two electoral divisions, site to see what they stand for. U.S.'s decision to invade Iraq in 2003. "In foreign affairs, However, such preventative measures depend on intelli Lethbridge West and Lethbridge East, The Web sites of each party are list as in medicine, all problems require a correct diagnosis." gence, which is not always reliable and can have devastat which are relatively self explanatory. ed below in the same order as above: ing effects if proven false. Blix left his post as executive chair of the United Nations There are six different candidates in www.liberalparty.ab.ca Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission in He likened some of the U.S.'s anti-terrorism operations to each district from six different par www.albertapc.ab.ca June 2003. He returned to his home country of Sweden "using cannons against mosquitoes," reiterating "such ties, so 12 candidates in six parties www.albertandp.ca where he was asked to form an independent international operations, whether for punishment or counter-prolifera total are running. www.socialcredit.com commission on weapons of mass destruction. tion, are unacceptable." Your candidates, in no particular www.albertagreens.ca In the lecture, Blix focused on the UN's role in curbing "I confess I see dangers in the road we are travelling taken order are: www.albertaalliance.com nuclear proliferation, citing the organization's first resolu by the U.S. administration," Blix said. However, he tion in 1946, which stated nuclear energy should only be expressed hope the recently re-elected Bush administra Lethbridge East: On the Web sites is each party's plat used for peaceful purposes. Maintaining such a focus is tion will use U.S. power to act as a "lead wolf" instead of a Rod Fong of the Progressive form. Go check out the parties and still an essential part of the UN, he said. "lone wolf in future international situations. Conservative Party find the one that you feel will be of the "The need is still there, only greater," Blix said, adding The lecture met support from many audience members, Erin Matthews of the Green Party of most benefit to not only you, but although the UN is often viewed as "a talk-shop unable to including the event's opening speaker, W. Herbert Allsopp, Alberta Alberta. act" and has been criticized for lacking clout in the Iraq sit honorary consul general for the Republic of Ghana. Gaye Metz of the Alberta New The candidates for provincial MLA uation, it has an important role in the world. "This talk was very good, especially for young people and Democratic Party are readily available so go check them "The UN was not created to take us to heaven, but to pre the people at UBC, to reflect on where we need to go from Bridget Pastoor of the Alberta Liberal out at a forum. There is a debate on vent us from going to hell," Blix said. here," said Allsopp after the lecture. "It's important in a Party campus for the Lethbridge West can Certain changes should be made to restructure the organ multicultural country like Canada to realize the impor Darren Popik of the Alberta Social didates on Thursday, November 18th ization and increase the voices of currently underrepre- tance of discussion." Credit Party at 1:30 p.m. in the Students' Union sented states, the former weapons inspector argued. Several students in attendance were also inspired by Blix's Brian Stewart of the Alberta Alliance level three ballrooms. "Economic strength and size of states are important," he words. Party Most importantly, after you know said. Despite this, he maintained the UN needs to be more "It was an exceptional speech. Especially the part where who you are voting for and why, get representative of the world's population and have a greater he debunked a number of myths, specifically that the UN Lethbridge West: out there and vote, drag a friend along focus on the General Assembly, not just on the power of the has independent capacity to act," said Tim Radcliffe, a UBC Bal Boora of the Alberta Liberal Party too. Not casting a vote vetoes your Security Council nations. law student. "A lot of people say 'well why didn't the UN Clint Dunford of the Progressive right to complain when the govern Blix went on to address the changing face of conflict in the do this, why didn't the UN do that?' The UN is simply a Conservative Party ment in power does something you world. While territorial and ideological conflicts have been forum for co-operation." Mark Sandilands of the Alberta New disagree with. disappearing since the end of the Cold War, weapons of In concluding his talk, Blix discussed his hope for greater mass destruction in the hands of "volatile states" have reliance on international resources in become a great concern. the future and encouraged the audi "It is Iran and North Korea which today make us hold our ence to learn from situations such as breath," he said, adding he hopes both countries will the war in Iraq. •FINE ART renounce all nuclear activities and accept international "The most important thing we take parties' monitoring initiatives. with us is the need for balance and Nov. 22 - 24 Blix also made recommendations for methods of dealing restraint for people everywhere in our FANTASY < with terrorists, suggesting "intensified international co dealing with others." operation in day-to-day field work" in the area of intelli place WILDLIFE < Education becomes a hot topic Main Atrium for local MLA hopefuls hours • GIANT-SIZED POSTERS By Crystal Phillips News Contributor • MUSIC .A BBJBjBBJBjkBim last day ^^BV{H, ONCE AGAIN THAT SPECIAL TIME WHICH 9-5 FRAMES & HANGERS •« invokes those tingly feelings is rapidly approach ing us. Breathe in the cool November air and %NDP allow it to jog a favourite past-time that all should be looking forward to; that's right, time to •FILM pass judgment on your Provincial government. How wonderful and convenient that the election leader Brian Mason. PHOTOGRAPHY should come at a time when students are run The platform involving post-secondary educa ning low on loans or seriously contemplating tion exhibits the point made by Mason, with selling organs to pay January's tuition. In that plans to immediately roll back tuition by 10 per case, it might be a good idea for students to ques cent and place a freeze on it until a full review of tion health care plans as well, just to be sure. post- secondary education in Alberta is done. With all the campaigning taking place through With the ongoing cattle industry problems, out the province, the New Democratic Party took many Albertans are anxious to see more results the opportunity to greet and talk with Lethbridge from the provincial government to take action. residents on Sunday, November 14th. Local This was another voiced concern from a Alberta New Democratic Party candidates, Mark Lethbridge resident. The clear message Brian Sandilands, for Lethbridge West, and Gaye Metz, Mason and the NDP candidates were giving was for Lethbridge East, ventured out to Henderson the ability of the NDP to focus on the needs of Lake with Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason to Albertan families by producing an effective rev explore some of the key issues for Lethbridge enue-generating plan. residents. The specifics touched on rural Alberta The election itself was a hot issue and Mertz and farm families, education, occupational haz took the opportunity to give a reminder to ard and safety, and health care plans. females in attendance. "It is important to exer The obvious issue requiring consideration from cise your right to vole as women, it was fought students is post-secondary education. for and should never be forgotten or taken "Post-secondary education is the key to our away," said the Lethbridge Bast candidate. She future. It is important to not only offer quality encouraged women and also young voters to get education in Alberta but to make it accessible by out and take advantage of their voting rights and making it affordable for students," proclaimed voices in politics. The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 | Page 06 News Parties get university report card! Feed the students: Students grade Alberta political platforms in the election CA US News Release U of L Students' Union REPORT CARD EDMONTON, AB u iMttllMilMtyMM creates student food bank .* ... argm^I^HItrai'^^fcgQ^^itfarttv.afftJ»gar3iHirordftr/, ^^L LLBERTA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS released their report card on the three major political parties and based on their By Nathan Sharpe marks, the Conservatives and NDP need to go back to the News Editor books. The Liberals, with promises to freeze tuition, Ltaa s increase funding and create a post-secondary education endowment earned an "A", compared to a "C" for the NDP and the governing Conservatives at a "D". 0 ADDRESS THE RISING COSTS Comparing only their publicly released platforms, the Crnstr* OF TUITION AND LIVING, THE University Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) looked at of Lethbridge is in the midst of creat four key areas: funding, student loans, tuition and long- S'vC ing a student food bank. term ideas for post-secondary education. u. A subcommittee of five from the Students' Union, namely Tyler Alberta Liberals: A km hrtj Tanner, Nafisa Jadavji, Elizabeth 35 per cent of each surplus going to a post-secondary Oskam, Jason Rumer and Kathryn endowment is a key plank of the Liberal platform, and McKenzie, runs the food bank. helps make their platform the best plan to improve In the first stage of the program, food Affordability and accessibility are ongoing issues for students who are faced with rising Compiled by Nathan Sharpe tuition costs and debt loads. With the many News Editor dollars students spend on their education, issues of concern will be rising tuition costs, the future of post-secondary education, and the role the government plays. AY ATTENTION LITTLE HOMBRES. HERE are three "can't miss" events coming up. Be Author and War Analyst Gwynne Dyer Talks there or be...somewhere else. About Recent World Conflicts, November 22nd Gwynne Dyer, an author, syndicated colum Provincial Election Forum Focuses on nist and international affairs commentator, will Education Issues present a free public lecture at the University of Lethbridge West candidates in the upcoming Lethbridge on Monday, November 22nd enti Provincial Election will be vying for student tled "Islamic Empire, Pax Americana, or a votes as they debate issues primarily concern World of Law." ing education. Dyer's presentation is free of charge and will A candidates' forum will take place on begin at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre, locat Thursday, November 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the ed on level five, University Centre for the Arts. University of Lethbridge Students' Union Dyer is a best-selling author, television and Ballrooms. radio news commentator, and columnist. His Candidates from the Alberta Alliance, Green, column appears in more than 150 newspapers Liberal, NDP, Progressive Conservative and worldwide, including the Lethbridge Herald. Social Credit parties have confirmed their attendance. On Thursday, November 18th at 12:15 p.m., "Education issues must be brought to the Dr. Dan O'Donnell will present "Back the attention of citizens, students, and politicians future: What electronic editors can learn from in the province," said Jason Rumer, VP print editions of texts in multiple versions". Academic of the University of Lethbridge This session will take place in TH335. A" are Students' Union. welcome and refreshments will be served. News Sick of sleeping on the floor of your room or surfing your buddy's couch? Svetlano the immigrant gnome has recently purchased a mismatched matress set from Mistress Matress, so his futon is up for grabs. Svetlano guarantees that he pur chased the futon AFTER his bed wetting complications. The futon is clean and essentially brand new. Here's what you have to do to win this luxurious piece of furniture: - Submit in writing why you think you deserve the futon and how you will make better use of it than any other student. All entries must be either e-mailed to [email protected] with "Futon Contest" as the subject or dropped off at the Meliorist office (SU166) no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, November 22nd. Submissions will be graded on originality, humour, and, of course, if they are publishable or not. The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 | Page 08 NEWS Nice try Rumsfeld, but our contract ain't nathan'sli up yet! By Nathan Sharpe News Editor IT' S GETTING TO BE THAT AWESOME TIME when the citizens of Alberta get an opportunity to participate in direct democracy. People who write letters, stage protests and other wise urge the provincial government to protect the interests of the people now can tell the government if it has lived up to their expectations. For those less politically inclined, this election is a venue where Let me be perfectly clear on this: if you do not vote, you can be heard through your vote. you forgo any and all rights to whine or complain The provincial election is one where candidates and about being a poor starving student. parties have to listen because if they don't, they will Contrary to popular belief, it is not the fault of the simply be out of a job. Remember that by casting political parties for not bringing student woes to the your vote for one of the parties that probably won't forefront. Those who do usually lose, because poli win (this is not an excuse for voter apathy), you have tics is about marketing your party platform like a told the winner through your vote that something product and if no one is buying, you are out of a job. about the other party's platform was more appealing It would only be smart politics to forget about those than theirs, and they will listen. who don't vote and try to win over the people who All of the information about voting is readily avail do. able. To the first-time voter, it may seem intimidat The two ridings in Lethbridge could change parties ing so I have given you simple guides on page four. this year, so every vote they do win over will count. One thing I would never recommend is just voting Typically, Lethbridge East has gone to the Liberals how your parents vote; you have surely disagreed and Lethbridge West to the Conservatives, but in the with them before, and ultimately, it is you casting 2001 elections those positions were won by a margin your own vote. Put it where you feel it needs to go. of just over 1,000 votes on each side of Lethbridge. For anyone that has complained about working for Just over half of those eligible to vote actually cast a $5.90 an hour, tuition costs, the health-care system, ballot, so it is easy to sec how there can be a political taxes, BSE and a multitude of other grievances, here turnover this year. is your chance. Students who do not vote risk being Now you have every reason and no excuse to vote. forgotten. You can get paid time off of work and the polls are If more students bothered to vote, then their issues open all day. If you have any questions about voting would become a priority. But it seems that the pop and cannot get a hold of your returning officer, e- ular course of action has been voter apathy, followed mail me at n.editorftVlhemeliorist.com and I will lit by whining about tuition, accessibility, student erally, personally hold your hand through the voting loans, et cetera. process. Worlomeword News k-• By Nathan Sharpe B» M. News Editor Flashy new news feature! Travel Uniglobe Travel is pleased to welcome 'y popular demand for events outside of the University setting, I give you the first dead. But witness accounts contradicted him." installment of "Homework". International journalists caught on the wrong Now the point of this section is that, to cover side of the offensive have terrible stories to tell. global events, all of the articles would have to be "A Reuters correspondent saw bloated and "chop jobs", or articles derived from other news decomposing bodies in the streets," reported sources. Rather than rewriting someone else's Guardian Unlimited. She looks forward to continuing to serve hard work, I will direct you to a variety of Bilal Hussein, an Associated Press sources pertaining to a particularly important Photographer who scarcely got out with his life, her friends at the university and/or interesting global story. echoed stories like this. News reports are so conflicting that any con and invites new clients to contact her. This week we are in the midst of a war, (con clusions you draw should be from a variety of flict, scuffle, cat fight or whatever they are call sources, so here they are: ing it this time), and there is a massive assault - http://news.yahoo.com/ happening on a city of 300,000 people. I am Put "Fallujah" into the search bar and you will talking about Fallujah in Iraq. get a list of articles from a variety of sources such as Reuters, The New York Times, the New PICK OF THE WEEK: Synopsis: Zealand Herald. CNN, BBC, Guardian The city of Fallujah has been reportedly used as Unlimited et cetera. a rest, reload and refuel base by rebel forces, - A different Web site with largely the same DISNEYLAND and the coalition forces have taken the city by sources but different articles is www.informa- force. They have been allowing women, chil tionclearinghouse.info . It is fairly partisan but dren and the elderly to leave the city: what hap has interesting articles from reliable sources 4 night package pens to the men varies depending on what news that tend to be overlooked. source is used. - BliCNews tends to be reliable and non-parti The U.S. Military lias reported that they now san, go check it out at http://news.bbc.co.uk/ . $599.00 have control of the city but are still encounter - CAW also has a solid reputation left and it can ing pockets of resistance that have been called be found at www.CNN.com. Royal Pacific Destinations "hard liners" by Major General Richard - Likely the best coverage can be found on Natonski. He has observed them to be better www.english.aljazeera.net because they have a equipped than previous insurgents. mass of journalists in Iraq. It tries hard to be Phone: 382-4699 Civilian deaths were a major concern in this legitimate and objective. Whether it achieves offensive and the reports are extremely varied: this is in the eyes of the readers, but either way 103 8th Street South Reuters reports that: it has extensive coverage. "Iraqi interim Prime Minister lyad Allawi said Go comb the vast expanses of the Internet to he did not believe any civilians were killed in the learn about what is really happening in offensive, which has left 38 U.S. soldiers, six Fallujah; just make sure not to believe every Iraqi troops and more than 1,200 insurgents thing that you read. Email:[email protected] Entertainment The Meliorist Page 09 and ethics. From what I hear, it sounds like it is going to be a hilarious November 18th shows the provincial promises to be a highly visual show and touching look at issues surround candidates for Lethbridge West hav entertainment Y OU CAN ALWAYS TELL THE with a great cast and high production ing homosexuality. The play runs ing a political forum. If you're not semester is on its way out when regis values. Tickets are $9 for students nightly at the Sterndale Bennett sure who to vote for, be sure to check tration for next term begins. So I and $13 regular, and are available at Theatre, and you can get tickets at the out the forum, because you are going Recital Hall, and tix are $9 for stu guess the first thing to do this week is the Box Office. Sterndale Bennett box office, at 329- to vote, aren't you? Besides, all the dents, $13 regular. to pick your classes; I hear history of 7328. candidates that are running are going rock 'n' roll fills up pretty quickly. 2) Hip-Hop at the Starlight: to have a voice at this forum, includ 1/2) Maybe I'm a moron, but I need Wouldn't you rather learn about the November 20th shows a three-DJ hip- 4) Save Your Beer Money because ing the Green party and the Alberta some explanation. What's with the importance of Elvis Presley instead of hop set at the Starlight Lounge, Imaginus is coming early next week. Alliance. The debate gets under way strange, pastel-coloured, shapeless the importance of voltage-sensitive including sets by Spyne and Papercut. That's right, the annual poster sale in at 1:30 p.m., and is in the SU boots I see a variety of girls wearing? sodium channels? Anyway, here's These guys were great at the CKXU the Atrium is back. So, save up a little Ballroom. You know the ones: they look kind of what else is going on this week: fundraiser, and are going to get every cash to buy some posters to cover the like soft ski boots and they kind of body dancing on the 20th. Lethbridge cement walls in your cell/dorm room. 6) More Strange New Media: Last make the wearer look like they have 1) The Love of the Nightingale: doesn't get too many events like this, I recommend getting the ones with week's concert in the Music, elephant feet. Are they just really This performance by U of L theatre so grab your bling and check it out. the funny looking gnomes surrounded Machines, and New Media concert comfortable? Has function finally students continues its run, having Tix are $5. by technicolour mushrooms, or pic was weird and awesome, and this taken over fashion? Or is it now the shows nightly on November 18th tures of green maple-leaf type flora. Friday's show promises to be just as style of the time to have elephant feet through November 20th in the U of L 3) Drag Queens! This weekend So classy. Anyway, it's in the Atrium great. If you're not sure what I am when you wear a skirt? theatre. According to the Fine Arts shows a performance of "Drag Queens next week, so you can't miss it. talking about, check out the review in Press Release, Nightingale explores On Trial", a play performed by alumni the following pages! The show starts Send angry e-mails and events to volatile issues like politics, sexuality and students from the U of L. It 5) Get Political: Thursday, at 8 p.m. on November 19th in the e.editor(S)themeliorist.com . Fighting off the lethargy: An interview with Metric sites Billy Talent. Metric has definite Everyone in Metric has other proj ly been challenged. "It was tough at ects. The band is taking a bit of a By London Fester first," Winstead recalls. "We had to break in December, splitting off in dif Entertainment Contributor shift our mindset...most Metric fans ferent directions. "Jimmy's going to can't get tickets [to this tour because Europe with Broken Social Scene," of its tendency to sell out]...it makes reports Emily Haines. During that us stronger as a band." The atmos time she'll be working on a solo ETRIC, ONE OF THE MOST phere wasn't always this positive on record. "[It'll be like] ballads on a popular indie bands to fit into the the tour, however. "Things got ugly in Bowie record...it'll be low key." Joules alternative rock/new wave genre, has Ottawa," Josh reminisces, but would and Josh will most likely be working been riding on the popularity of their n't explain further. Josh is very excit on their noisy side project, tentatively latest album Old World ed about one aspect of touring with titled "Summer of Love". Emily has Underground, Where Are You Now? the major label rock group. "We get to also released a book, though she for over a year. This Canadian four- be lots of kids' first concert," he wouldn't divulge too many details. piece, made up of James Shaw, Emily explains with a bit of amazement. She downplayed her collection of Haines (also from Broken Social "[They know] what a car sounds short stories, and it was a subject Scene), Joules Scott-Key and Josh like...a bird sounds like... so THAT is everyone in the band had a quick one Winstead, has been touring extensive what a rock concert sounds like." liner to contribute. ly across North America. Landon met Winstead has also greatly enjoyed Despite extensive touring, Josh did up with Winstead, Metric's bassist, sharing the tour bus with fellow open n't have many tour stories to tell. "I recently in Calgary and asked him ing acts Death From Above 1979. "We don't usually tell stories," Winstead where and everyone was very shaken. for 13 years. "It's like two dynamic some questions about their infectious always play PlayStation explains for his forgetfulness of his "We missed death by about 10 feet on duos...stick with your friends." synth-rock sound. hockey...Quebec vs. Pittsburg." In tours. Though, on comparing the tour one side and four inches on the Metric is definitely one band that you Metric has called many cities home, addition to being label mates as well, bus to the tour van, Josh's memory other," Josh tells. He was so grateful should be listening to. Their synth- from Toronto to LA to New York and Metric and DFA'79 are great friends. was jogged. "We can't do a Canadian that they were alive and that they "got pop music and political, philosophic everywhere in between. The original "We love them...so happy to tour with winter in a van again...we were about to play! songs are fantastic, infectious and two members, Emily and James, them." As well, during Metric's time 10 kilometres away from "Metric consists of two groups of smart. Their album, Old World released a record as studio project in New York, James and Emily shared Kamloops...Jimmy was driving, I was really good friends that persevere." Underground, Where Are You Now? together. On their travels, the best a loft with noisy legends Yeah Yeah in the passenger seat...[a semi ran us] James and Emily have been playing is a forty-minute call to arms. As friends met another pair of best Yeahs and Liars. "I respect the off the road...missed a pole and went together for eight years, and Joules Metric puts it, it is a call to "fight off friends, Joules and Josh. This round YYY's," Winstead offers. up the hill." Gear was scattered every and Josh have been playing together the lethargy." ed out the band and gave the new album a live rhythm section. "In a studio band you have no control over your music," explains Winstead. "Everyone in the business has con Sometimes it's just about trol." In addition to the sound chang ing between records, the subject mat ter in some songs shifted to politics and personal philosophies. "Music the fit... gives back to people," Winstead tells. "[Politics arise due to the fact that] we Original Penguin don't know how to get along and treat nd the each other...everyone [should be interested in having] a keen sense that everyone is important as you are." f f This record has also been largely heels. based on the romanticized "old world matt & nat montreal underground," a wonderful scene of people, art, culture and other positive elements. in As well as still riding on the coattails WOMAN of their recent record, Metric has been grabbing attention by the medium m rotation of their latest video "Dead Disco" on MuchMusic. The video G3 gives a small taste of Metric's dynam CALIBAN ic live show. Metric is a touring machine, going all over North *28 7th Street South America several times over and even lethbridge 527-2232 making a short go of Scandinavia. The Scandinavian tour was weird...it +VIVE MARIA* www.gentlemen i,ca was not like a normal tour." ('unvntly on tour w ith musical oppo- The Meliorist Thursday, 18 November 2004 | Page 10 Entertainment Retrospective: Elliott Smith waking up with fresh cuts and bruises, more horns, piano and new effects. Candle is the fact that it was recorded By Jared McKenzie Smith's addiction was quickly moving This resulted in the two Elliott Smith on a four-track (for those of you who Entertainment Editor to more dangerous territory. His records that are the most commercial aren't geeks, it is the most basic way to friends staged an intervention and ly viable, yet are still filled with char record: four inputs for any combina With files from sweetadeline.net Smith was checked into a psychiatric acteristic tracks. tion of one to four instruments). This gives the entire record varying levels hospital for addiction treatment. After the release of Figure 8, Smith of recording quality; rather than hear Unfortunately, his treatment failed. seemed to fade under the radar. He ing a polished piece of studio wiz While Smith was optimistic about was performing less and less, and T,HI S WEEK I FELT LIKE DOING ardry, you're hearing an intimate per breaking his connection with alcohol, reports of his alcohol and drug addic something a little different. I thought formance in your living room. many speculate that his addiction tions indicated their severity was I'd give some information on one of played a role in his death. increasing. At one of his final shows, Lyrically, Roman Candle establishes my favourite artists: Elliott Smith. An Smith appeared to be in bad shape: he Smith's writing style for all of his At the same time that Smith's per eclectic singer songwriter who albums: the sadness of an outsider sonal life was in such turmoil, his couldn't perform some of his songs, released five solo albums in the 90s, who is very unsure of himself. career began on an upward trajectory. even after making attempts. Then, on as well as a few more with art-punks However, while his lyrics reflect a Director Gus Van Sant, an associate of October 21st, 2003, Smith passed Heatmiser, Elliott Smith traveled great sense of despair, Smith's music Smith's, asked if he could use some of away from a stab wound to the chest. from obscurity to Oscar nominations contrasts this feeling by incorporating the tracks from Either/Or, as well as While the coroner's report was incon and back, all culminated by his suicide optimistic qualities: his guitar parts one new song, in his upcoming film, clusive, it can be safe to say that sui in October of last year. Last month are always more uplifting than haunt Good Will Hunting. Smith agreed, cide was a possibility given Smith's saw the release of From a Basement ing. and he wrote a new track for the film, history of addiction and depression. on a Hill, a posthumous release of upon his acoustic, finger-picking "Miss Misery". When the Oscar nom While the circumstances around songs Smith recorded before his In 1995, Smith released his second style. inations were released, Smith's ballad Smith's death are unimportant, his death, which has received much criti album, Untitled (or commonly called The first of these classic songs from was nominated for Best Song. contribution to music is. A few weeks cal adulation. For me, Elliott Smith "Elliott Smith"), which was released Either/Or is "Between the Bars", Ultimately, "Miss Misery" lost to after his death, memorial concerts presents an often-discussed image of by Kill Rock Stars. Though the album which, upon first listen, is a touching Celine Dion's saccharine "My Heart were staged throughout North a troubled artist who has vast person is characterized by having more great love song. Contrarily, it can also be Will Go On" from Titanic. America, where artists such as Beck al problems (alcoholism and drug songs on it (such as "Needle in the seen as a view of alcoholism: lyrics Nonetheless, due to the increased and Beth Orton performed some of addiction in this case), yet who trans Hay", one of the darkest tracks Smith sung from a bottle's perspective, Smith's songs. forms his sorrow into beautiful music. ever released), it wasn't until the sec exposure from the film and his per ond Kill Rock Stars release entitled taunting someone with promises of formance at the Oscars, DreamWorks Elliott Smith never gained the com Smith's first album, Roman Candle freedom from "people you've been (Cavity Search) was released in 1994. Either/Or that Smith received some approached Smith with a recording mercial success that is often sought much-deserved attention. before, that you don't want around contract. after by many musicians, yet his Consisting of mostly acoustic songs anymore". Though the lyrics are char Either/Or is one of Smith's finest Once signing to DreamWorks, Smith music has always been an inspiration recorded on a four-track, the release acteristically haunting, the music albums, and it is a favourite of many was given a bigger budget, which for many. While his lyrics deal with of Roman Candle was a bit of a shock presents a light, flowing chord pro of his fans. Here, Smith broadens his meant for more varied records. despair, the accompanying music has to Smith, as he handed in a cassette of gression, creating a track that, for me, music a bit by incorporating more Smith's last two recordings, XO and always presented me with optimism. songs hoping for a seven-inch single, defines Elliott Smith's music. and was told that Cavity Search want blues, rock and different effects into Figure 8, are marked by a more "pop" With the posthumous From a It is interesting to note the influence ed to release the entire album. his songs. However, in my opinion, sound. Some of the songs were Basement on the Hill, Smith's family of alcohol in Either/Or, because at One of the greatest aspects ot Roman his greatest tracks on this album are recorded at the infamous Abbey Road released the tracks Elliott was work those that maintain and improve this time, Smith's alcoholism was get studio, and Smith incorporated ing on before his death. Simply put, ting worse. Lennon/McCartney-style melodies they're fantastic. Though it will not Marked by into songs that are noticeably more top the charts, From a Basement on alcohol poison CKXU CHARTS optimistic and more rock and roll. the Hill is a fitting final record by a ing, frequent Smith experimented with recording complex, innovative, and beautiful CKXU TOP 30 blackouts and layers and layers of harmony, added musician. *l LEONARD COHEN Dear Heather- COLUMBIA *2 STARS Set Yourself On Fire - ARTS & CRAFTS 3 BLUES LOUNGE Various Artists - PUTUMAYO 4 CAKE Pressure Chief - COLUMBIA 5 MOVING UNITS Dangerous Dreams - PALM *6 DEARS Thank You Good Night Sold Out - MAPLEMUSIC *7 BLACK RICE Contact - BLACK RICE MUSIC 8 NEKO CASE The Tigers Have Spoken - MINT 9 TOM WAITS Real Gone - ANTI 10 ELLIOTT SMITH From A Basement On The Hill - ANTI **n RACING HOME Finding Comfort in the Familiar - BROKEN VAN 12 MIX MASTER MIKE Bangzilla - SCRATCH *13 ROBERT BURTON HUBELE Three Little Words - NEVIN PARK 14 TAKE ACTION! VOL. 4 Various Artists - SUBCITY 15 JOSEPH ARTHUR Our Shadows Will Remain - VECTOR 16 IN HONOR: A COMPILATION TO BEAT CANCER Various Artists - VAGRANT 17 HEM Eveningland - ROUNDER TUESDAYS 18 MARK RAE Into The Depths - GRAND CENTRAL *19 VAMPIRE BEACH BABES Beach Blanket Bedlam! - VAMP DIVINE 20 DITTY BOPS Ditty Bops - WARNER 20 Cent Wings 21 THE SUN Did Your Mother Tell You? - WARNER 22 TANYA DONELLY Whiskey Tango Ghosts - 4AD Name That Tune @ 9:30 pm *23 LES GEORGES LENINGRAD Sur Les Traces De Black Eskimo - ALIEN 8 *24 D.O.A. Live Free Or Die - SUDDEN DEATH 25TALIBKWELI The Beautiful Struggle - RAWKUS 26 RONDO BROTHERS No Time Left On Earth - COUP DE GRACE 27 MOSQUITOS Sunshine Barato - BAR/NONE THURSDAYS *28 LUDES Ludes - INDIE 29 BRAZZAVILLE Welcome To Brazzaville - MIMCRY $2.00 Highballs *30 LOLA DUTRONIC the world of lola dutronic - BONG BEAT JAZZ TOP 10 7:00 pm till closing 1 MACKROSOFT 1st Mack To The Moon - MACKROSOFT *2 HEAVY METAL JAZZ CONCEPTS Heavy Was A Sweater - INDIE 3 MATTHIAS LUPRI Transition Sonic - SUMMIT FRIDAYS 4 REBECCA MARTIN People Behave Like Ballads - MAX JAZZ 5 BUDDY RICH No Funny Hats - SCABEBA 6 LYNNE ARRIALE Arise - MOTEMA Frank the Tank Fridays 7 AL HENDERSON QUINTET Fathers And Sons - CORNERSTONE *8 MAURICE BROWN Hip To Bop - BROWN 9 LAUREN AGNELLI Love Always Follows Me - BONGO BEAT 140 oz. Tanker of Beer $22.95 10 JEFF HEDBERG The Summer Knows - BLU JAZZ HIP HOP TOP 10 SATURDAYS 1 MIX MASTER MIKE Bangzilla - SCRATCH 2 TALIB KWELI The Beautiful Struggle - RAWKUS 3 RONDO BROTHERS No Time Left On Earth - COUP DE GRACE FUBAR Saturdays 4 ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD Shaheedullah And Stereotypes - RYKO 5 HANDSOME BOY MODELING $2.50 Rank Beer SCHOOL White People - ATLANTIC 6 OH NO The Disrupt - STONES THROW *7 MCENROE AND BIRDAPRES Nothing Is Cool - PEANUTS & CORN 8 BEANS Shock City Maverick - WARP 32 8-9000 9 WAYNE COMPTON & TREVOR THOMPSON reinventing the wheels ARSENAL 10 MASTA ACE Good Ol' Love - ? 1814 Mayor Magrath Drive South Entertainment The Meliorist Thursday, 18 November 2004 Page 11 Weird, but excellent Music, Machines, and New Media hits the U of L ating a very interesting audio-visual breadth of musical expression. Each piece that was thoroughly engaging. phrase in the piece involved different By Jared McKenzie The next piece that I particularly instruments, from what sounded like Entertainment Editor enjoyed was "Homage to Brandon tribal drums to Middle-Eastern sitar. Lee/Cosmos" by Lindsay S. Winter The experimental, ambient nature of (sound) and Kelli Thomson (visuals). this composition was a treat to listen While the musical composition was to. very well done, I was immediately One of my other favourites of the OVEMBER 12TH SAW THE FIRST caught by the visuals. Essentially, evening was also the last composition, of a two-concert series of a combined they were a variety of vibrant shapes "Ancient Whispers Dreamt" by Kim effort by the Department of Music and scattered throughout a black back Hutcheon. Once again, the visuals of the Department of New Media, pre ground, but they were performed this piece held my attention Tor the senting eight original musical compo rather than pre-programmed. That is, entire performance. According to tin- sitions that were often accompanied Thomson interacted with the comput program, "the imagery was inspired by cutting-edge visuals. Consisting of er to create the visuals as the compo by many ancient myths and legends, abstract, avant-garde compositions, sition progressed, adding a dimension gods long forgotten, worlds that have the event was meant to incorporate a of spontaneity to the piece. disappeared. It is about the journey new sense of music into the audi While all eight performances were we make through our lives, the choic ence's perspective. Though at first I very well done, there were two more es we make and how it affects US and was wary, I left the Recital Hall thor that (in my opinion) deserve special our perceptions of things around us." oughly impressed, astounded by the attention. The first was "Synaptic The visuals began by showing a skill of both the music and the new Glithering" by Aja Mason, with visuals small, dancing figure in the middle of "the Department of Music media students. by a host of new media students. four monolithic statues. As the piece and the Department of New The first composition was "re- Mason, a neuroscience student, was continued, the giant figures began to Media, presented eight Sounding Calgary", by Craig Coburn attempting to create an ambient piece move. Then, the images shifted to six and Anonymous Smith. One of the that appealed most to his nervous sys dancing figures on each face of a cube original musical compositions most complex pieces, "re-Sounding tem. As well, the visuals were created constructed from blossoms, as the that were often accompanied Calgary" was created by (forgive me if by examining the relationship flower-cube floated above a body of by cutting-edge visuals." I get this wTong) transforming satel between individuals and the whole by water. lite data of Calgary into different presenting words and phrases in a I felt the images of "Ancient tones based on the assigned value of variety of formats. Whispers Dreamt" were worth moments) it appeared to be the work thing different than what I'd normally each piece of data. This translated Two things set this piece apart for describing because, to my untrained of an actual dancer. As I said, I'm not expect from an audio-visual experi into an experimental, dissonant piano me. First of all, as a science student, I eye, they appeared to be one of the sure how the visuals were constructed ence. If you're a fan of experimental piece that swirled and danced across wholeheartedly agree with Mason's more complex visual compositions of (and I can only guess), but they were music, or you feel like a new experi the scales. Furthermore, while the philosophy of encouraging creative the evening. They were constructed accomplished flawlessly. ence, go to the Recital Hall on music was playing, satellite images of expression in those of us who are by excellent computer animation, The first part of the Music, November 19th for part two of this Calgary that had been converted into swamped in scientific thought. which contrasted with some of the Machines, and New Media concert series. While it showcases completely coloured, 3D models were shown on Secondly, the eclectic nature of other, more abstract pieces. As well, series was very enjoyable. One aspect different programming, part two is the screen. As you moved through the Mason's piece was astounding: the the animation of the dancing was exe that I really enjoyed about the whole sure to be as innovative and enjoyable image, the tones changed in time, cre composition presented a huge cuted with great skill, as (after a few evening was how it presented some as this concert. Video game corrupts youth? Grand Theft Auto promotes crime amongst teens, critics say By Dan Hawryluk The Projector (Red River College) WINNIPEG (CUP) G RAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS, THE newest release by Rockstar Games, has been turning heads across the world. Not even on shelves more than a week, it has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Released October 26th, the game has already come under heavy fire, criticized for its extreme violence, coarse language and virtually every other aspect it has to offer. San Andreas is set in the early '90s, when organized gang warfare dominated much of America. In it, players are expected to carry out such missions as taking a group of fellow thugs to "rub out" some rival gang members, or sneak quietly into someone's home and steal all of court over the death of 14-year-old Stefan their worldly possessions, easily earning the Pakeerah last year, which he claims was linked Daily & Weekly Give-Away game's mature rating. to the video game Manhunt, where the player American lawyer Jack Thompson has long must murder as many people as possible in bru been against the Grand Theft Auto series. Since tal fashions. the first GTA was released in 1997, Thompson Video game retailers across the country have has been very vocal with his opinion the game is been trying to cut down on the number of OW YOUR U OF L nothing more than a program that shows young minors gaining access to this type of game. teenagers how to commit crimes and kill people. "We've been really trying to crack down on DENT ID & RECEIVE His most recent evidence is a young this," said Chris, a Winnipeg Blockbuster Massachusetts boy, who was recently arrested employee. "Children shouldn't be able to view for plotting to "mow down" a number of his fel this kind of material without explicit parental A 15% DISCOUNT! low students and teachers. The student had consent. It's our job to make sure that the rules been quoted saying Grand Theft Auto was his are carried out." "favourite game." Teens, however, are taking a much more "The technique of killing civilians and then relaxed approach towards the situation. Deliveries call: 3 r-4548 first-responders when they get there is the pri "1 love the game. It's just a shame that my folks mary scenario to win in all the Grand Theft Auto don't like the idea of having it in the house," said games," said Thompson to several newspapers. Katie Moffat, a 17-year-old student. "1 can Some ResMcfiofts Apply. $e||fStore Forjefai/s. He said gangs and terrorist groups use these understand where they're coining from though, Offfers validmly of 2QQ~$Q5 hi Ave Souffi types of games as simulators lo train their mem since it's so violent. bers to he more effective killers. Thompson has "1 guess they don't want me corrupting my also been trying to bring Rockstar Gaines to yOUHg MU\ fragile mind." The Meliorist "j Thursday, 18 November 2004 | page 12 Entertainment ore CD Reviews... By Jared McKenzie Entertainment Editor Boy: Simple Plan: Flogging Molly: Every Page You Still Not Getting Within a Mile of Turn Any... Home (Maplemusic) (Lava/Warner) (Side One Dummy) ^ig§Mtic-punk. Now that is interesting. This record is one T fy foray into pop-punk continues. This Montreal based of the greatest, most unique albums I've heard in a long while. | his sophomore album from Boy (a.k.a. Stephen quintet (Pierre Bouvier, vocals; Chuck Comeau, drums; Jeff Stinco, A combination of U.K. folk (with traditional instruments like Kozmeniuk) presents a change in direction for the young Yukon guitars; Sebastien Lefebvre, guitars and backing vocals; David pipes, tin whistles and mandolins) with the electricity and ener native. His last album, Boy, was recorded almost entirely on Desrosiers, bass and backing vocals) just released their second full- gy of punk rock, Flogging Molly's third studio release Within a Protools, a software program that can electronically create and length album. Frankly, it hasn't changed my opinion on the whole Mile of Home presents a variable and hugely entertaining replicate any instrument. While Boy was well received, genre. record. Kozmeniuk decided on a different approach for Every Page You It begins with the anthemic "Shut Up!" (soon to be the most popu The first track, "Screaming at the Wailing Wall", typifies the Turn, assembling a band of Canadian musicians: Rolla Olak on lar catchphrase of teenage girls everywhere...) which has a chorus of sound of Flogging Molly. It has the standard distorted guitar guitar, Steve Payne on bass, and Maurie Kaufman on drums. "Shut up, shut up, shut up / don't wanna hear it". Honestly, it's and bass, yet the accordion-led melody is strictly Irish. An This shift has created a solid album of garage-style rock with a everything that I expected from this release: it sounds like it belongs enflamed rant aimed at George W. Bush, "Screaming at the few interesting surprises. on a soundtrack for a lame teen movie. Wailing Wall" has all the elements of punk, but its defining The record opens with the bombastic "People Come On", a Still Not Getting Any... continues by following the standard pop- Celtic characteristic brings the track to an entirely different pop-rock' track with definite '60s style. It sets the record off punk formula: lyrics about how the world is going to hell ("Tell me great, and has an excellent "party" feel to it. "Same Old Song", level. what's wrong with society" from "Crazy") or the loneliness of being a track that has been featured recently on the MuchMusic The third track on the album, "Factory Girls", presents a stan an outsider ("Do you ever feel like breaking down?" from "Welcome countdown, follows "People Come On",, It continues to follow dard U.K. folk song. Featuring alt-country queen Lucinda to My Life"). Normally, I like lyrics like these. However, on this this '60s rock formula, and sounds a lot like Sam Roberts. Boy's Williams, "Factory Girls" is a fairly simple song that is incredi album, they're packaged with such ridiculous power-chord, pop star influences continue into the third track "Every Page You Turn", bly infectious. Contrarily, "Queen Anne's Revenge" could easily riffs that all I can imagine while listening to it is Carleton (from the which has the great looseness of classic The Who tracks. be a great hardcore song, if it weren't for the accordion. With Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) dancing. You know, that geeky side-to-side By the end of the first four tracks, you think you have the album the accordion, it is just a great song. snap thing. Anyway, it isn't something I'd want people to think of figured out. However, Every Page You Turn makes an abrupt when listening to my album. Essentially, Flogging Molly would be a punk band if they did switch to alt-country for the tracks "A Line to Stand Behind" and My main issue with this album (and the genre in general) is that it n't use things like tin whistles and fiddles, and they would be a "Black Cat". While it seems like a rather arbitrary shift at first, is just so boring. Every song has the same structure, the same instru Celtic band if they didn't have electric guitar and bass. the country-tinged tracks flow very well with the rest of the ments, and the same whiny singing. I don't think Simple Plan will be However, by combining these two styles, Flogging Molly has album. All in all, it's a solid sophomore effort. getting any after this, either. created a sound all their own. It is definitely worth a listen. The wait is over: Halo 2 is here Shall we not? J. Lo's latest movie a flaming, generic dud By A lex Leslie The Ubyssey (University of British Columbia) VANCOUVER (CUP) W HEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, A WISE and thirsty man once said, make lemonade. Similarly, I would like to propose that when life gives you a movie starring Richard Gere and who dances in disguise. "My dream is to be able By Jared McKenzie Jennifer Lopez, make yourself a batch of to dance free and proud under my own name," Entertainment Editor the best-selling game ever released for the Xbox, Gerelopezade. he tells John, in bizarre coming-out rhetoric. the winner of countless awards including Game This cure-all cocktail can protect you from all Cue Moon River. No, really, they play that. of the Year, and one of the finest video games of the following: long-eyed facial expressions, And then there's Paulina. John and Paulina ALO 2, RELEASED BY BUNGIE, IS ONE OF ever released. meaningful confessions in poorly-lit environs, never have sex but share many tender moments the most anticipated video game releases this So, you can understand my excitement for Halo broad statements about life followed promptly and even more understanding glances. The year. On Tuesday, November 9th, hardcore 2. It lives up to the hype: adding new characters, by ruminations on love by idiots, a lack of phys movie's lack of sex is not due to an emotional gamers were lining up at stores as early as 4 a.m. enemies, weapons and vehicles, as well as an in- ical charisma that rivals any seventh grade sophistication that transcends the carnal but all over North America in order to get their depth storyline that brings you further into the mixer, and over-enthusiastic white male danc rather to the fact that Shall We Dance? is based hands on this game. While I wasn't one of those Halo universe. ing. After my recent viewing of Shall We on an older Japanese version. But, never fear, folks, I did get my hands on a copy on Tuesday. The story begins by an attack on Earth by Dance?, I was left hankering for some lack of taste abounds in the film's slapstick com It rocks. Covenant ships. After battling in the planet's Gerelopezade. I ran home, wrenched open the edy and J. Lo's daring dance moves. "The The first Halo was a huge release, and was one orbit, you take the fight to the surface. fridge and took myself a long swig. Alihhh, rumba is the vertical expression of the horizon Eventually, another ringworld is found, and you of the first games developed for the Xbox. It relief. tal wish," she tells John in a kitteny drawl. After once again have to gain control over it before the completely revolutionized the first-person Shall We Dance? is, other than an incoherent she and John silently dance in dim red light, she Covenant. Aside from the levels on Earth and on shooter genre, setting the standard for countless affront to all good acting and tasteful humour, tells him in the same tone, "Be this alive tomor the other ringworld, there are also levels on releases to come. Plot-wise, it was strictly sci-fi: your basic mid-life crisis stoiy. Richard Gere row," and then, more softly, "Thank you." a human ship, in an attempt to flee an onslaught Covenant ships, remote colonies, and one of the stars as John Clark, a middle-aged father of two Weaved into the movie is an awkward sub-plot of Covenant (posse of alien races) forces, ends Covenant's Holy Cities. whose marriage is in a lull. John rides the sub featuring Susan Sarandon as John's wife, up in the orbit of a floating "ringworld", Halo, Once again, these levels have been realized with way back and forth from his job as a lawyer Pamela, who hires a private investigator to find which is a giant, ring-shaped structure with an beautiful graphics, which are now interactive thinking about the futility of life until, one night, out where her husband's spending all of his free atmosphere. You play as Master Chief, a geneti and destructible. Furthermore, the levels in he looks up from the darkness of the subway car time. The movie ends with a grand reconcilia cally engineered, conditioned, ultimate soldier. Halo 2 are simply massive environments. and sees far above a red, lighted sign for Miss tion between the two, which I didn't care about While fighting off the Covenant, you simultane There are two new features in Halo 2 that add a Mitzy's Dance School a figure dancing in a sec since I spent the whole movie watching J. Lo ously learn about the purpose of Halo, and why lot to the game play. The first one is "hoarding", ond-floor window. Ihe figure is Paulina, played express her horizontal wish. In the end, John, or what amounts to carjacking. That is, if an you must control it before the Covenant can. by Jennifer Lopez, who is beautiful (but haunt after galloping like a bright reindeer across a enemy approaches you on a vehicle, you can hop Halo was an excellent game for many reasons. ed) and very emotionally complex (but hot). healthy number of blindingly buffed dance onto the vehicle while it is moving and kick out Graphically, it was the first indicator of the John marches up to Miss Mitzy's and signs up floors, finds happiness in his marriage. Paulina the driver. Secondly, you can now "dual-wield" Xbox's power, showing diverse, fluid environ for beginner ballroom lessons, where lie gets a (good) dance partner and wins the ments that were both aesthetically pleasing as weapons, meaning you can control two different encounters a cast olOddball characters. Dancing Award of Everything, and everyone well as massive, It had an in-depth plot with weapons independently. To my knowledge, this There's Vern, the guy who talks about his girl- else becomes a happy half of an even happier loads of twists, turns and surprises. And, most hasn't happened in a FPS before. friend/fiance7back-to-girlfriend-again and couple. importantly, the game play was fantastic: the There's a lot to Halo ^ that I can't discuss here sweats a lot; there's Chick, the macho lady Leaving the theatre, I was left with the feeling game was sufficiently challenging without get because it could give away the plot, and possibly killer, whose sexual boundaries are suddenly that Hollywood has finally achieved the pinna ting frustrating, the Al was great, and there were ruin the experience for some. However, if you blurred; there's Bobby, referred to by her Icllou cle of the generic, market-designed product, loads of weapons and strategic options available liked the first Halo, you'll love the second. It dancers as "The Bobbinator" (RFK meets devoid of originality but chock full of sweet to the player. Furthermore, for the first time in takes everything from the first Halo and Schwarzenegger), who apparently shops at a hoots and stock life-affirming phrases. In this an FPS, players could enter vehicles and control Improves Upon it, making for another fantastic Salvation Army for promiscuous, disenfran tilm about dancing, it is surely cliche that takes them freely. Due to these great features, Halo Is release for the Xbox. chised clowns; and there's a co-worker of John's the lead. 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The Wannechko .Rebecca Zak ,Landon Fester .Martin Warszawski ,Anya show's opening reception will be held Verhoeff .Ashley Markus ,Demise Seipp on Saturday, November 26th from 5 .Lyndsay Farr ,Niki Standing .Josh Nagy ,Hao "Not going to a p.m. - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to Sun .Julie Macklin .Lynette Dickman ,M. the show, the silent auction will begin Leinweber .Anna House .Chris Ripley .Sarah French lab with only at the reception and close on the Wallace .Cayley Sorochan .Beth Vollman , and Christy Roebuck. three other people December 5th. For any further infor mation on the show or the art society .huor/Curators: please email asexec(fl>uleth.ca. Tanya Sehn, Owen Beddoe, Sarah Mastel, Niki in it." Standing, M. Eileen Murray. -Geordon 3rd year Journalism Fantasizing about Michelle Branch while eating By Jaime Tremblay donuts. Office Assistant o a free T-shirt and more. Or, you can order the Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide -Matt 3rd year tp://www. worldrps.com/ book. (Insert program here) And don't forget to check out some the RPS ICANNO T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINDING Gambits to take the rock paper scissors world by this gem of a Web site - a friend pointed it out. storm. Her description of the site consisted of only "NOT hanging these words, "I can't believe this site exists." I could not agree with her more. out with Matt and The site is about the World Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship, and is brought to us by Geordon-" the World RPS Society. Are you cui.uus? Well, the headlining story of the site is about how the -Melissa 3rd year 2004 RPS Champion, Lee Rammage, was "made Grand Marshal at a Disney Parade." Congrats BA/Bed Lee. If that is not enough to peak your interest, the site lists game basics, advanced RPS (for the truly serious), and even an online Trainer. "Kicking Buzz Further investigation of the site showed that the 2004 RPS International World Championship was actually broadcasted on Fox Sports Net. ightyear's sorry How could I have missed that? I'll have to tivo next year's. goo filled corn- If you are thinking that the creators of this site (and the World RPS Society) have too much hole:' time on their hands, you are right. If this is the site you've been waiting for your whole life, then -Tobor 6th year you can become a member. For a little added Robot incentive, the membership package comes with FEATURES The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 Page 15 HOROSCOPES fci, t •nlcrlainmrnl !• n t JIOS i-s Onlv. By Don Nguyen For the week of November 18th to November 24th Advertising Manager High Priestess Tiger Lily brings you this week's horoscopes via the Web: http://members.amaonline.com/liz/weekly_Online_horoscope.htm Last week's Top 5 tied in with our Futon giveaway contest and I hope that it influenced some of you to enter. The Weekly Top 5, like I mentioned last week, will consist of anything and everything. So here we are for the second installment of Don's Weekly Top 5. For this week I have chosen to go with.... ARIES The Top 5 Ways to Keep a CLEAN Bum at the University (March 21st - April 19th) Changes in attitudes will carry you, especially your attitude toward money. You can find yourself completing an important transformation that will have 5) Take a sky dump (watch out for the back spray however). you ready to begin a new project that will last for quite some time. Enjoy the 4) Hover (again, watch out for back spray and don't pee on your leg). adventure of love with a new partner or a healing of a relationship. 3) Go before you come to school. TAURUS (April 20th - May 20th) While you may prefer to stay at home, this year promises to be full of both 2) Safety seat. (Cover seat with toilet paper. I hope that if you don't do any short and long trips. Relationships with siblings will go through positive of the above, you at least do this one.) transformations. You may find a partnership finally has a resolution that is different than you really expected. ....and the NUMBER ONE way to keep a CLEAN bum at the University is GEMINI 1) Hold it until you get home or to a friend's house. (It's simple enough but (May 21st - June 21st) if you have problems holding it, I know from personal experience that People may come out of nowhere to help you achieve your objectives. A long term project may finally be completed and a dream realized. Do not Imodium works awesome!) expect others to be easy to deal with but realize you have the control to direct Hope you enjoyed the second installment of Don's Weekly Top 5. If you learn nothing else from reading this your life in a way that is much more comfortable. paper, I hope that you will learn at least one thing, which is...how to keep a CLEAN bum and the University! If you have any suggestions for Don's Weekly Top 5, please e-mail me @ [email protected]. CANCER (June 22nd - July 22nd) *THIS COLUMN IS INTENDED ONLYFOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND DOES NOT PORTRAY ANY You may face some issues that you thought you might be able to ignore but PERSONAL OPINIONS OF THE WRITER OR ANY STAFF MEMBER AT it is time to clean out the past of anger and prepare to move into an exciting THE MELIORIST PUBLISHING SOCIETY. new phase of your life. If you have been watching your savings and invest ments, this will be a stable time. If not, you might have to consider a second source of income. LEO Meliorist Word (July 23rd - Aug. 22nd) Working toward a long term dream brings you the success that you desire. You may find this a good time to change your health and diet habits and cre ate positive changes for more energy and abundance. There is a good chance that you may make a love connection in the coming months. Don't be afraid Search to make the first move. 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F D W NSMTOYSTORYB U R A S N O W W H I T E J W I CAPRICORN (Dec. 22nd - Jan. 19th) Raise your expectations. It is time to move forward and create a stabiliza Love of the Game tion of your relationships. You are able to say goodbye to the past and accept a renewal of your appreciation of the blessings in your life. A new friend Last Word* To Find: proves to be just the person who will bring more fun and companionship into S your world. ARCIIPRV s (v r K c 0 IIYY BALLfcI BAStBALL luski riMi 1 Week's BILLIARDS AQUARIUS BOWLING ORIOKF.T (Jan. 20th - Feb. i8th) CROQUrT Money can come and go quickly so you must consider your budget carefully. CURLING Answers DAK IS Investment rather than spending should be your motto at this time. In your FOOTBAI I LRlSBLb relationships, you may find yourself making a love connection close to home OOLF nocicr.Y or even at home. It is a time for rejoicing in your blessings. POLO RUGBY SKATING SKIING PISCES SNOW BOARDING (February 19th - March 20th) SOUPR SWIMMING Changes in your home or environment may leave you a bit breathless. A IfcNNIS IKOI'IIY relationship continues to amuse and confuse you. You may find yourself W'RPSTI [NO more connected with a spiritual community and feel a spiritual empower ment. Clarity is your goal as well as creating a more stable financial base. The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 | page 16 FEATURES POtW <%vweA& Speechless I stare at you through this telescope lens By Jenn E. Friesen Connecting and reeling in the jolts you send They travel from my spine up into my brain I would like to tell you But I can't Forming a blood clot that's driving me insane Won't Really should not I think Thus my purpose unveiled, I do have a quest To put my unrequited connection to rest About time, about vision Would you grant me permission to travel your roads You have it I do not Wander those highways under your clothes My feelings have been hurt My language is now weak For this growing blood clot is your responsibility I can't write of my love And I'm not really one for modern therapy In flowing So you must tell me quick before I inhale my last Languid tones I will not cry anymore Scubble zim pow! Dee litch em du shipmast I think Yarrrr! I be a tonny borr! .... Selfish, loud and unhealthy Not my original By Scan Redwott YOU" But mine just the same So you say And I lied To lessen their workload! 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Later, a duo hit the stage and enter & Beauty for Open Mike. tained the audience by playing the bass guitar Salon If you've never been to an Open Mike night and bongo. So, whatever your music preference before, you should make a point of going. is, there is a chance that you will here it at an 320-2228 • 3118th st. s Essentially, here's what happens: if you want to Open Mike. play, you just have to sign up. When it's your Besides the live music, the atmosphere at turn, you get to play a maximum of three songs, Tongue 'n' Groove is a great reason to go check and then it is someone else's turn. This allows it out. The lights are very low, and at every table for a great diversity of performers and styles. there is a candle. This may seem like nothing Furthermore, if you don't feel like lugging your new, but with the lounge as dark as it is, the guitar or whatever downtown, another per candlelight castes a warm glow over everything. former might be able to lend you an instrument. If you are on a date, this makes for a veiy Don't worry: going to Open Mike does not obli romantic evening. If you are just hanging out gate you to perform. It's perfectly fine to simply with friends than you are in for a cozy night. be an audience member. Here is where we With the whole ambiance of the T 'n' G, just should point out that one of us was an open being there will make you feel smarter and hip- mike virgin until introduced to the Tongue 'n' per, like yon could almost fit in the with the art Groove the other night. And now? Instant crowd. addiction. The reason for this blossoming Open Mike at the Tongue 'n' Groove runs every attraction to Open Mike is how wonderful live Sunday night, and usually gets rolling around music is; even if the musician is not the best 9:30 p.m. or so. There's no cover charge, so if singer/player you've ever heard, their energy you're looking for something to do on a Sunday will suck you in. night, go check out some local talent. We were not disappointed in the music we heard; all of the performers brought something different to the evening. The fust performer left the audience laughing after his performance "I A Rich, Young, Dumb Nymphomaniac" (appar ent!) the perfect woman), and the next per former mellowed the room by playing his flute FEATURES The Meliorist Thursday, 18 November 2004 Page 17 Destination: Singapore By Sheldon Rajotte Features Contributor T HE BIRTH OF THE LlON ClTY, *5*fi(k better known as Singapore, starts with a legend that tells of a Sumerian Royal and his unforgettable encounter with a lion. Keep in mind that lions may have never inhabited the area of Singapore; the Royal most likely saw a Belgium Tiger. all of out travels throughout Asia. It Singapore was no different then any costs 50 Singapore dollars a night, other disease-ridden port town at which is about the same in Canadian first, but by the 18th century it was funds, so it was relatively cheap too. slowly becoming a bustling trading Rising early, as we headed past the post with the British. The country has courtyard to the connecting bath seen many changes. It once was actu rooms beyond, we got a bird's eye ally part of Malaysia, but it is now a view of this concrete jungle and the vibrant, independent, and very effi balconies covered in fresh laundry. If _&&&£- cient country. It is built up around you glance down to the streets below, the Singapore River with the famous you will notice that all the city busses Merlion sitting at the river's mouth, have available advertising space on watching over all. It occupies an the roof; what a bizarre but effective island of 683 square kilometres and is concept. At breakfast we found out home to four million people. that Singapore does not have fresh Most airlines fly into this ultra-mod milk. Instead, it is all powdered and ern, sophisticated oriental hub. Give shipped in from Australia. Somehow yourself some time at Changi it didn't sound as appealing as two per International airport, voted one of the cent usually sounds. However, we world's top 10 airports. The best way were saved by Mr. Quickly, which was to get to the heart of the city is by an absolutely amazing place; it train; however, there is a large selec became a required morning pit stop. Uncle Pooch's Secret Recipe tion of buses and taxis that make the It is like a juice bar that serves a wide 20 kilometre trek. There is no need to selection of fresh fruit juices, bubble Brought to you courtesy of http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=i02735 dicker with the drivers on the taxi teas, coffee drinks, et cetera. The cup fare, as it is government set and they is sealed by thin plastic and you are follow an odometer reading. given a pointy straw to puncture the Oven-fried Fish Singapore is the southern terminus of top once you are safely inside a desig Malaysia's rail system. Three trains nated open drink area. We were threatened with a rather hefty fine for 11/2 - 2 lbs orange roughy, red snapper, catfish, or trout fillet (4 fillets) go to Kula Lumpur (KL) each day and four on the weekends, so it is easy to drinking while waiting in line for the 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted and divided make a short trip to Malaysia. train, so be careful where you drink 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour We arrived into Singapore from things. 1 dash paprika (optional) Mersing, Malyasia via air-conditioned Things to do while in Singapore: go 3 tablespoons lemon juice bus, which is absolute bliss if you con to Sentosa, a theme park accessible by 1 tablespoon parsley Kfr'V 4 sider that it is 35c outside and 100 per gondola. Sentosa played a role in cent humidity. It is the reason the WWII so there are guided tours that 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce •» * Singapore skyline shimmers above relate some great history. Another the palm-lined, four-lane highway, thing to see is the Singapore Zoo. It is 4 servings / 20 minutes / 10 minutes prep H because you know that it is not from an open concept zoo, one of the best over-pollution. As we made our way and first of its kind in the world. So 1. Place fish on a broiler rack that has been coated with a non-stick cook through the city, the stores were for all of those who feel that zoos are ing spray. closed but the cleaning crew was out cruel to its residence, wait till you see in abundance, sweeping the streets this one. You would be impressed. 2. Brush tops offish with 3 tablespoons of the butter or margarine. with handheld brooms and scrub- The king's palace is a must see; it is 3. Dust with flour. bings front steps on their hands and only open for one day a year in 4- Sprinkle with paprika. knees. The garbage trucks were doing December though and no cameras are 5. Broil 5-6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to their rounds, taking the garbage out allowed. of the city to be burned. The heat gen On a final note: if you have appre brown. erated from the burning of the hension about visiting Asia, go to 6. Combine lemon juice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and remaining but garbage heats the water for the city. Singapore first. It is cleaner and safer ter. Once we arrived at the bus depot we then any one of Canada's cities, no lie, made our way to the Sun Sun Hotel, and once you see it you will want to 7- Pour over the fish. the absolute best hotel we stayed at in 8. Broil 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. experience more of the Far East. Funny Teach English Worldwide ha Start Your Adventure Today! ha World Class TESOL Certification in 5-days If men got pregnant... Maternity leave would last two years...with full pay. Over 25,000 Global TESOL Graduates There would be a cure for stretch marks. are Teaching in 85 Countries Natural childbirth would become obsolete. 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HiBalls 9-1 Opm MM Full-Oz. Hi Balls 10-close*2M Full-Oz. HiBalls *275 Domestic Beer St c S Sock nigkt 5 IUAJWJ people will be drawn as a finalist ' &eer Final draw txy be kelril December 18tk, 2004. fftdftkS to Our Sponsors: 0'Riley s Pub - King of Trade * Alpenland Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits Bully's -J & S Collision • Rock 106 -Bi Bigg Roc Rock Brewery - Coca Cola Bottling The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 j Page 1g SPORTS ( Horns Basketball team comes home by MacKinnon, who ended with 12 points. By Craig Hamilton The Huskies owned the glass on the evening, Sports Editor out rebounding the 'Horns by a margin of 36-23. In the Saturday night game, the Pronghorns tackled an uphill battle, as they seemed to face both the five Huskies' players, as well as the three officials. While the opening half was a fair ly even contest, the second half saw the 'Horns T called for 16 fouls to the Huskies' six, which I HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PLAYED resulted in the U of S toeing the line 27 times to [i t to the home opener of the 2004-05 08 the 'Horns' nine. Pronghorn basketball season last weekend when the University of Saskatchewan Huskies came to The University of Saskatchewan broke out to a town to do battle with the 'Horns. The Huskies 21-14 lead in the first, but the 'Horns battled proved a difficult task for the 'Horns, who back to a two-point 23-21 deficit. The charge dropped two games in a west-coast season open came on the shoulders of Tim Whitehead, who had 14 points in the opening half. Also taking ing swing. control for the 'Horns was Todd McClenaghan, The Huskies came into town riding a number who had 13 in the first, including a three-point seven ranking in the nation, thanks in large part bomb that tied the score at 31 apiece. The attack to their star second-year forward Andrew found the 'Horns trailing 48-44 at the half. Spagrud, who averaged a double-double last sea son with the U of S. The 'Horns, on the other In the second half, the officials ground the hand, were playing short-handed against the game to a halt, as a combined 22 personal fouls were called, in addition to four technical fouls. Huskies, as only nine players suited up for the While the U of S seemed to be getting all of the games. The biggest loss for the Pronghorns was out to a 12-2 lead, but the 'Horns were able to calls in the game, the U of L maintained a close the loss of forward Nick Baldwin, who was out of perfect 2-2 from the line to take the 23-22 lead mount something of a comeback shortly there game, finding themselves behind by only six play with a concussion. With so many players with just over five minutes remaining. A late after, going on a 13-2 run, which left the score at points with five minutes remaining. A six-point sitting the bench with injury, the 'Horns were rally from the U of S saw Spagrud knock down a 18-16 midway through the firsthalf . After catch deficit quickly became an 11-point margin mismatched and out-manned by the Huskies on three-point dagger to again take the lead 27-24 ing up from a slow start, the 'Horns pulled ahead thanks to a series of suspect calls that infuriated the weekend, as they dropped both contests. before taking a 36-29 lead into half time. of the Huskies when Scott MacKinnon went a not only the 'Horns bench, but also the majority Friday night began with the Huskies running Back after the break, the Huskies put the pedal down, pulled away from the 'Horns and didn't of the fans. The valiant effort the Pronghorns look back. What was a seven-point deficit head put forth was quelled only by the clock, as the ing into the half quickly doubled to become a 15- Huskies held the 97-89 advantage when the final point advantage for the visitors when they broke buzzer sounded. out to a 50-35 lead. The U of S relied on a bal Whitehead and McClenaghan came away lead Welcome home ladies anced attack during the game, making plays ing the U of L, scoring 26 and 21 points, respec from both low in the paint, as well as from out tively. McClenaghan also led the team in side the arc to pull away from the 'Horns. rebounding, as he pulled nine boards. Spagrud Spagrud began to dominate aspects of the game led the Huskies with 25 points, and 12 rebounds By Craig Hamilton in the second half, as he finished with 27 points on the night. Sports Editor and nine rebounds. For the 'Horns, Simon The 'Horns are back on the road this weekend, Straith led the way in the second, as he ended as they head to Calgary to face the U of C Dinos the night with 20 points. Also in on the action before returning home for a two game set was Tim Whitehead, who had 13 points, followed against the U of A on November 26th and 27th. HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Pronghorn Women's Basketball team kicked off their home opener last weekend with a two game stint against the number four team in the nation, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, and came away from the series with a split. The 1-1 weekend finish moves the 'Horns to a 1-3 record in Canada West, good enough for third in the Central division. On Friday night, the Huskies came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, and took control of the game in the early goings. The Pronghorns •TVCLUHCN INC. struggled to mount a comeback, but after shak ing off the nervousness of the home opener, the team relied on big play from Angela Thompson and Jessica Lynch to get close. The effort from air the 'Horns paid off, as they found themselves down only 41-39 at the half. The Huskies managed to maintain the lead through most of the second half, but the pres sure from the home team cut into the U of S lead. Trailing by only three points at the mid way point of the second half, the V of L relied on great ball movement and physical play from their post to stay close. The Huskies stood by and Huskies kept things close to start the game. their starting five, who all managed to hit dou- Saskatchewan was able to convert on a few bas ble figures on the night, but the attack from kets in transition to take a 25-19 lead over the Lynch and Thompson was too much for the 'Horns, and would not give up the lead through Huskies to counter. The U of L took the lead 66- the first half. The score was 31-29 in favour of 65 with six and a half minutes to play, as the two the visitors heading into the break. teams traded shots through the remainder of Coming out after the half the Huskies couldn't regulation. miss, as they shot 75 per cent from the floor over With the score tied at 75-75, the 'Horns had the the final twenty minutes. The U of S quickly chance to put the Huskies away with the final built a nine-point lead thanks to big shots and k MH, ANN, SFACIE„ TIFFANY CM,, CHEFS**,, possession, but came up just short of the win deadly accuracy from Sarah Crooks and Ashley Dutchak, who scored 10 points in the second ning basket. VANESSA,, SAFFY & MARISA-SFARR half. The 'Horns, on the other hand, went ice The extra period allowed the 'Horns to come cold from the floor,shootin g only 29 per cent in out swinging, and they landed the shots that the second half, allowing the Huskies to build a *We take responsibility counted as they slowly pulled away from the U 15 point lead. The U of S went on a tear, pulling of S. Thompson knocked down a big shot from out four straight three-point plays that virtually beyond the arc to take the 80-75 lead, while for your GOOD LOOKS! * sunk the 'Horns' hopes. Lynch added two crucial free throws to put the game out of reach for the Huskies. The U of S dropped six of eight attempts from beyond the arc in the second half, as they pulled MONDAYS ARE BIG HAIRY DEAL DAYS Lynch finished the game with 28 points and away for the 77-53 win. The Pronghorns strug nine rebounds, while Thompson finished with 15%, OFF SAFONl SERVICES gled, with no players hitting double figures. 21 points. Also hitting double digits for the U of Lynch and Crooks led all players in rebounds, as '• was Jaime Tschritter, who had 12 points and both pulled down 13 boards. was a sold force under the basket before fouling The 'Horns hit the road again this weekend, as out. Huskies' post Sarah Crooks led all scorers they head up to Calgary to face off against the U with 29 points and u rebounds in the loss. ScSO HtRITAGE BLVD. WEST of C Dinos. The next home action for the 'Horns On Saturday night, the two teams looked des comes on November 20th and 27th, when they tined to continue the trend of close play and 394-3 S &0 welcome the V of A Pandas to town. Critical baskets when it mattered, as the 'Horns SPORTS The Meliorist | Thursday, 18 November 2004 | Page 20 Pronghorns play two draws Shuffle may occur and tried to carry them through the at four. remaining twenty minutes as she On Saturday night, the same two University of Lethbridge completed the hat-trick early in the teams met at Nicholas Sheran Arena in CIS line-up Athletics Press Release third period when she banged a shot to do battle for the second night, but past 'Horns keeper Trina Pietersma to the outcome would be very similar to go up 4-1. However, the home-team the night before. The two teams New sports could be added after review process would not give up hope as they took played nearly even over the sixty-min control of the third period and utes of regulation time, and for the that must reapply to be on the CIS HE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE mounted an extraordinary comeback. second straight night, the score would roster include cross-country running, welcomed the University of British Down by three goals, the 'Horns end in a tie. By Julie Folk rugby, swimming, track and field, and Columbia to town last weekend, and relied on a group of wily veterans to UBC came out in the first looking to The Carillon wrestling. after two tied games, sent the mount the charge. Sam Ward made a avenge their loss from the night (University of Regina) Sports that may be added to the CIS Thunderbirds home with little decid move, coming out of the corner to slip before, and peppered U of L keeper must fit the same criteria as sports ed between the two teams. Sporting a backhand past T-Bird netminder Jenna Stanton with 11 shots in the looking to be renewed. A sport almost identical records coming into Teryne Russell to cut the lead to 4-2. period. After seven shots from the U renewal committee has been put the weekend, the chance existed for Kelsey Norsworthy took over from of L, neither team could find the twine together at the CIS to select which either team to make up some ground there, scoring her first of the night after the opening twenty minutes. HEN THE 2006-2007 ACA- sports are to be included. It is hearing in Canada West, but after two con with less than six minutes remaining The second and third periods would demic year begins, the line-up of presentations from various sports this tests, not much had changed. to leave the 'Horns down by one goal. prove to be just as fruitless for the two Canadian Interuniversity Sport could November in Ottawa. On Friday night, it was UBC who Norsworthy picked up her second on squads, as neither was willing to give look a little different. Interest has been expressed for curl appeared to be in control of the game, the night with only 31 seconds left on any ground that may lead to a mistake Every five years, the CIS reviews the ing, ringette and baseball to be added before the 'Horns came storming back the clock when UBC pulled their keep on defence. The scoreless tie carried sports offered in its program to make as CIS sports, and rowing, cycling and late to earn the dn.w. Jeannine er in an effort to maintain the lead. over to the extra period, but after sure the most relevant and popular golf have been proposed at various Saville opened the scoring for the T- The equalizing goal came in a last- combining for only three shots in the sports are included. Major sports are times in the past, said Belanger. Birds in the first period, and Julia ditch effort to pull out the game for frame, the two teams settled for kept, new sports may be added and However, problems exist in adding Staszewski began the second frame the Pronghorns. another tie. others may be dropped. some of these sports. with two straight goals to put the visi The third frame was inspirational for Stanton turned away 22 shots on the "There's criteria a sport must meet," "Golf showed interest at one point, tors up by a score of 3-0. Late in the the 'Horns, who had been out shot 23- night, while her UBC counterpart said the CIS's Michel Belanger. but had to withdraw because of lack of second period, Lethbridge found the 19 over the first two periods. The Teryne Russell made 23 saves. "There has to be a minimum number development on the women's side," net when Robbie Hodgson ripped a 'Horns came into the third and blast The women will take this weekend of schools participating, a minimum said Belanger. "The problem with blast from the point that seemed to ed the T-Birds with 21 shots, com off before heading out to number of conferences, and the baseball is that the fall season is real have eyes, finding the back of the cage pared to only seven from the visiting Saskatchewan to face the Huskies schedule has to work. ly short...we have to study all of the on the blocker side. team. next weekend. "Whether or not certain sports get criteria." In an act of determination, Overtime solved nothing for the two dropped depends on the criteria. For Major sports have already been pre Staszewski loaded UBC on her back, squads, and the game ended knotted example, sports like field hockey - I selected for the 2005-2006 season. think field hockey is down to 16 teams They are chosen if 35 or more schools across the country." participate during the 2003-2004 Field hockey does have hope though, year, they have a financial benefit to according to Belanger. "If we do the CIS or they have their champi decide to keep it, they are definitely onships broadcasted by TSN. going to have to prove that they can Therefore, basketball, football, hock NBA gels into full swing either add a couple of programs or ey, soccer and volleyball will not have something to improve participation." to re-apply to be a part of the CIS ros Along with field hockey, the sports ter. Informative Filler of info about the lockout and where things go from here. By Craig Hamilton - Barry Bonds won his record seventh MVP Sports Editor award last week. Bonds is the oldest player to ever win the award, not to mention the player By Craig Hamilton respect of players and coaches from around the with the biggest head. His batting helmet could Sports Editor league as a guy who requires attention in a game, unless you want to be blown out. house a small family. Seriously, it's scary. 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For the first time since M.J in the Registration Menu) the team's primary offenflive threat. Averaging left the Bulls, the East is back, and Letter than 25.6 points per game, Wade has earned the ever. The Meliorist J__Thiirsda\^i8 November 2004 | Page 21 SPORTS Overtime heroics NFL Week 10 Grey Cup By Craig Hamilton Sports Editor HE NFL TOOK A LITTLE MORE TIME TO FIN- stage is set ish a few games last weekend, and a few records were broken in the process. Some underdogs came out on top, some favourites did everything right, and a few teams carried on as though they didn't even know they were playing. For only the second time in NFL history, and for the first time in 15 years, a game was ended ,,n a safety in OT. The Chicago Bears downed the Tennessee Titans by a score of 19-17 when patching with the Houston Texans by a lop the Bears' defence managed to strip the ball sided score of 49-14. Peyton Manning was effi from Titans' back-up QB Billy Volek in the end cient to the point of being scary, as he threw for zone to earn the win. With Chicago players five touchdowns and 320 yards in the win. It swarming around him, Volek struggled to make was the third game this season in which a play when the ball was stripped and recovered Manning threw for five TDs, which ties an NFL for the two-point gain. The only other time in record. Manning has 31 majors on the season, NFL history that a game ended on a two-point which eclipses his total for last season, and puts defensive play was in 1989 when Minnesota him on pace to shatter Dan Marino's record of beat the Los Angeles Rams 23-21 on a blocked 48 TD passes, which he set in 1984. The Colts punt that rolled out of the back of the end zone. defence also had an impact on the game, scor The win for the Bears moves them to 4-5 and ing two touchdowns of their own. gives them their first three-game winning In a match-up of tow teams that are struggling streak since 2001. The Titans have struggled for post-season placement, the Green Bay since losing QB Steve McNair, who is out with a Packers eked out a win over the Minnesota points to take the 14-7 lead into halftime. In the bruised chest. Vikings in a 34-31 shootout. Brett Favre and third quarter, B.C. scored on a seven-yard pass By Craig Hamilton Not all back-up QB's had a bad day, however. Daunte Culpepper threw for four touchdowns from Casey Printers to even the score. Shortly Sports Editor The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Detroit each, but it was rookie tight end who made the after the opening of the fourth quarter, Printers Lions in OT on Sunday thanks in large part to difference in the game. The Packers' Ben Steele went down with a shoulder injury and was the play of Jags' second stringer David Gerrard. came up with a fumble recovery that led to the replaced by Dave Dickenson, who promptly In only his second career start, Gerrard threw winning field goal for the Packers at the end of tossed another touchdown pass to take the 21- two touchdown passes, including the 36-yard the fourth quarter. A kFTER NINE TEAMS ACROSS CANADA HAVE 14 lead. The Roughriders came back to score a game winner in overtime for the 23-17 win. The played 376 punishing quarters in 94 gmeling touchdown and a field goal in the fourth before second-year QB finished with 198 yards on 19 Other Scores from the NFL: games, with 4,298 points hammered out over O'Mahony's kick at the end of the quarter led to completions, including four in the extra frame. New Orleans 27 - Kansas City 20 the course of the season, there are finally two overtime. Gerrard didn't act alone for the Jags', as run Atlanta 24 - Tampa Bay 14 teams who will vie for the honour of being the Saskatchewan's Henry Burris led all passers ning back Fred Taylor broke out for 144 yards Arizona 17 - New York Giants 14 Grey Cup Champion in the Canadian Football with 416 yards and three touchdowns on 28 on the ground against a Lions team that has Carolina 37 - San Francisco 27 League. completions. B.C. split the duties, as Printers only given up one other 100-yard rusher all sea Baltimore 20 - New York Jets 17 Last Sunday's Eastern and Western Division left the game with 242 yards, with one TD and son. The surprising Jaguars improve to 6-3 and Pittsburgh 24 - Cleveland 10 finals featured the last four teams who had a one interception, while Dickenson finished with into a tie with the Indianapolis Colts for first in St. Louis 23 - Seattle 12 change to go to the big game, and when all was 155 yards and one touchdown. the AFC South. Cincinnati 17 - Washington 10 said and done, it was the Toronto Argonauts Out in Quebec, the Toronto Argonauts upset The Colts did their best to hang on to the top New England 29 - Buffalo 6 and the B.C. Lions who would come out on top. the highly favoured Montreal Alouettes 26-18 spot in the division, and had little trouble dis Philadelphia 49 - Dallas 21 The two teams will square off this weekend in in the Eastern Division final to earn a Grey Cup Ottawa for the Grey Cup title. berth. It was the third straight game in the East In the Western Division, the Lions outlasted final between the two teams, in which Montreal the Saskatchewan Roughriders in overtime to has come out on top in the previous two. earn the right to challenge for the title. A 40- After taking an 8-7 lead heading into the third yard field goal from the Lions' Duncan quarter, the Toronto defence stepped up and call him Gambler! O'Mahony lifted the Lions to a 27-25 win over pressured Montreal QB Anthony Calvillo heavi the Roughriders in OT, sending B.C. to their ly, leading to a sack that separated the shoulder there are always the old reliable standby teams. first Grey Cup since 2000 when they lost to the of the 2003 MVP. From there, Toronto relied Any bet in favour of the Pittsburgh Steelers or Montreal Alouettes. on their defence to keep backup QB Ted White By Mitch Garilona the New England Patriots is usually a safe one. in check. White came into the game and threw Sports Contributor The Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis O'Mahony was the hero in regulation for the three interceptions over the final two quarters. Colts are good to go more often than not. There Lions when he kicked his first ever post-season The Argos' offence, on the other hand, took off is also a group of teams that are capable of an field goal to tie the game at 24-24 with only six in the fourth quarter as they scored two touch upset any week of the year. In 2004, the San seconds remaining. The 47-yard kick was the culmination of a long Lions' drive that brought downs and a field goal to earn the 26-18 win. HILE IT HAS BEEN LESS PROFITABLE Diego Chargers are a surprise, as are the W the more than 55,000 fans to their feet in While Montreal led the game in total offence than my past ventures into blackjack and Baltimore Ravens, but it all depends on their Vancouver. The win was made possible when by a healthy margin, the late picks and sacks roulette, my latest obsession has taken on a life opposition. 'Riders kicker Paul McCallum missed an 18- from the Toronto defence allowed the Argos to of it's own. Not until this year have I decided to Anyway, look for a semi-regular feature in the yard attempt in OT, when he sent the ball wide make their first return to the Grey Cup in seven put my money where my ability has nothing to Meliorist over the next seven weeks or so, plus a just left, scoring only a single point. years. do with whether or nor I win. The NFL. few additions once playoffs start. While I would The game went back and forth over the full The Grey Cup game will take place in Ottawa Let me preface this by clearly stating that I am never endorse gambling as a way to earn your four quarters, as B.C. would strike first with a this Sunday between the Lions and the Argos not addicted to gambling. Rather, as my old tuition or rent money, if you have a couple of touchdown to go up 7-0 before Saskatchewan and will be broadcast on CUC starting at 4 p.m. man used to tell my mom, it just makes the bucks on the side that you will end up spending came storming back to score 14 unanswered Mountain Time. games a little more interesting to watch. But, in on beer anyway, the NFL might be a good way to die hist ten weeks, I have taken to picking foot invest. There are plenty of ball teams with the enthusiasm of a lawyer pick places online to find the lines for even' game of the Lethbridge West ing a jury. Some teams are too liberal, some too building conservative. Some teams might look good, but season. Whether it's point- RE-ELECT CLINT end up choking in the end, while others pull out spreads, over/unders or Dunford a surprise that mess with my whole ticket. It's a which team will score first, future crapshoot, but more to watch. there is some kind of action for everyone. If you an' My Job is not done. The biggest deterrent to outrageous success and wealth beyond measure has been picking looking for something a lit Re-Elect Clint Dunford. I will continue to tight for West Lethbridge. tle simpler, just head to just the right spread. Sure, you may have picked My platform is: tin- Green Bay Packers to beat the Minnesota von local convenience store Vikings, but since they didn't cover the point and pick up a Sport Select Ongoing commitment to (Ingoing commitment to Alberta Works and AINU spread, you're out fifty bucks. 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Week 11 also On November 22 For Alberta to buy more green It took a few weeks to get a good feel for the power games, and for who would perform against holds a few games too dose Re-elect which teams, but sometimes all bets are off. to call, so go with your gut, Clint Dunford Campaign Office Who knew that the Detroit Lions would take and don't blame me if you # 1211 - 3 Avenue S Phone: 394-1909 get it wrong. down the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4? Of course, \uthoriml by ihe committee in a-- elect Chin Dun fond Lethbridge West [email protected] SPORTS The Meliorist Page 22 CIS Men's hockey top 10 Alberta claiming a 5-2 decision in exhibition CIS Women's basketball Top Lethbridge Pronghorns. Rounding out the top play on October 3rd, in Wainwright, Alberta. 10 ranking five is the University of Calgary, who maintain Out of the OUA, the Lakehead Thunderwolves the placing from one week previous. Press Release leapfrog over UNB this week to round out the UVic was able to jump from seventh place into OTTAWA (CIS) top three, following back-to-back victories over sixth place after two solid wins over Trinity Press Release Laurier. Western University, while the former sixth place OTTAWA (CIS) Also from the OUA, the number nine McGill Laurentian University dropped into seventh. Redmen crack the top 10 for the first time this UCCB, Manitoba, and the previously unranked Concordia make up the remaining top 10. HE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA GOLDEN fall following a successful trip to Toronto which Bears lead the Canadian Interuniversity Sport saw them defeat the Varsity Blues and Ryerson. (CIS) Men's hockey rankings for a fourth he look of the CIS women's top ten rank RANK TEAM LAST WEEK straight week, after facing their biggest chal RANK TEAM LAST WEEK ing changed dramatically over the weekend as all 1. Simon Frasier (2) lenge so far this season. but two teams shifted position within the list. 2. Winnipeg (3) Inactive last week, the number one Bears, 1. Alberta Golden Bears (1) Simon Frasier University moved into top spot 3- UBC(l) leading the Canada West Mountain division 2. Saskatchewan Huskies (2) after taking two games from previous number 4. Saskatchewan (4) with a 9-1-0 conference record, travelled to 3. Lakehead Thunderwolves (4) one UBC in a home-and-home series. The losses 5. Calgary (5) Saskatoon for a Friday-Saturday doubleheader 4. UNB Varsity Reds (3) dropped UBC into third spot behind Winnipeg, 6. Victoria (7) against the second-ranked Saskatchewan 5. Western Ont. Mustangs (6) who picked up wins over Manitoba last week. 7. Laurentian (6) Huskies and came away with a win and a draw. 6. Manitoba Bisons (7) The University of Saskatchewan Huskies 8. UCCB (9) The Huskies (6-1-2) are undefeated atop the 7. St. FX X-Men (5) remain in fourth spot, but will likely drop after 9. Manitoba (8) Great Plains division, and are coming off a pair 8. Saint Mary's Huskies (9) splitting a weekend series with the University of 10. Concordia (NR) of wins last week. 9. McGill Redman (NR) The archrivals have met once in 2004-05, 10. UQTR Patriotes (8) Big Rock Pronghorn Athlete of the Week CIS Women's hockey top 10 in the rankings shifted with Ottawa and McGill tying for fourth, while no team found the fifth Press Release spot. The Big Rock Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending The Hawks (3-0-1) defeated cross-town rival Press Release Waterloo 3-1 this weekend before battling to a Sunday, November jtb, 2004. OTTAWA (CIS) 2-2 tie with number five Guelph (3-0-1). Laurier meets Waterloo again on Sunday. The Stingers (2-1-1) suffered their first loss of Big Rock Female the season, dropping a 2-0 decision to number Athlete of the Week: four Ottawa (2-1-2), but rebounded with a 3-0 HE THREE-TIME DEFENDING NATIONAL Jackie Stroeve - win over Carleton. Concordia visits McGill on champion University of Alberta Pandas lead Women's Hockey Saturday, and hosts Carleton on Sunday. the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Women's hockey coaches poll for the fifth TOP 10 (Previous rankings) Despite losing both games this past weekend in Edmonton, Jackie had a strong weekend at straight week in 2004-05. both ends of the rink. Stroeve excelled in the defensive end both nights and made it difficult The Pandas (8-0-0), running an 88-game for Panda forwards every shift. Even though the 'Horns were outscored 13-3, Jackie ended the undefeated streak against CIS opponents, 1. Alberta (1) weekend only minus one. Offensively, Stroeve had assists on two of the three goals the 'Horns enjoyed a bye this past weekend and are back in 2. Laurier (2) scored. action on Friday night for the first of back-to- 3. Guelph (3) Big Rock Male Athlete of back home games against the Regina Cougars 4. Ottawa (4) & McGill (6) the Week: (1-2-1). 6. Concordia (3) Tim Whitehead - Men's The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks 7. StFX (7) & Brock (NR) Basketball and Guelph University Gryphons round out the 9. Regina (10) top three behind Alberta, as the top five teams 10. Toronto (8) Fourth year guard, Tim Whitehead opened the Canada West season with two outstanding games. During Friday night's nine-point loss to Victoria, Whitehead scored twenty-one points by going eight for sixteen from the field. This included five for nine from behind the three- MSS Student/Faculty point line. Saturday night versus the UBC Thunderbirds, Tim was responsible for keeping 2003-04 first team all-star Casey Archibald in check. Whitehead played Archibald tough and soccer tournament big success made him earn every point. Offensively, Tim chipped in with sixteen points. 1502 2 Ave. S. Lethbridge winning teams finished as follows: the Phone: 320-6055 lUe Treasure Cftest International Team with a total of six goals, T.F. Games, Comics and other By Lalit Thawrani were winners of the best-dressed, most creative VP Student Affairs, theme. Honorable mention goes to Team Korea You are at I listen at it. i draw Cast cure I cast mirror Management Students' Society for wearing headbands and having the Korean a door. my light wounds image on script written on their bodies. What do sword on myself myself. "There were some well played games and some you do? great spirit," says Amanda Duke, organizer of HE MSS SOCCER TOURNAMENT IS AN the Soccer Tournament. The International annual event, which is a long running tradition Team displayed huge team spirit and group sol within the Faculty of Management. The goal of idarity. This spirit was a critical ingredient in this event is to provide students and faculty bringing the International Team to their posi with the opportunity to let off steam together in tion as tournament victors. Suzanne, member a completely fun and unique atmosphere. This of Team Korea, is an Access Card holder who year's tournament took place on October 24th found out about the event through informative at the Lethbridge Soccer Centre. Brad e-mails and flyers posted around campus. Next round Check for See if the l cast barkskin least Stuparyk, President of the Management Suzanne is a management student who has now what traps door is on Grunt the displace Students' Society, spoke of the soccer tourna been taking advantage of many MSS events, do you do? locked fighter. self ment saying, "it was a good, friendly, competi which are open to all students. Amanda tive tournament with special mention to the Salloum, another member of this team 'Faculty Team' for participating and making it a remarked, "the soccer tournament was a great fun event." The faculty exhibited numerous time." Traditions like these are important as impressive games and plays throughout the they help students to maintain balance during night. The skill displayed by the faculty soccer their busy university career. Parmeet, a fourth members was outstanding, as they over year international management student, com whelmed the fans with save after save. This municated that the event "adds some fun into life, because while at university, you need to do social event successfully provided an opportu I go in and I go in and things to lower the stress." Each team had a You detect I open the I charge nity for the Faculty of Management to interact to the left to the unique name, and prizes were awarded for the no traps & door towards straight with students in a "let your hair down" atmos right. team who sported the most creative apparel. the door is me. in phere. In addition, students and professors T.M. won the best-dressed prize as they ran not locked from other disciplines attending this event took their faces off while dressed in hot tops and flu advantage of the opportunity to intermingle orescent clothing. The trophy for the overall and network with one another. winning team will be displayed in the Faculty of The competing teams started to arrive around Management's office. 6 p.m. and the games went on until 9:30 p.m. Each team wore colourful uniforms, which def The VP of internal affairs, Amanda Duke, was initely added to the event's ambiance. The very modest about her efforts in orchestrating excellent turnout to this event can be attributed the marvelous event. She made sure that recog to the seventy-five players brought in by eight nition was passed on to all those who helped A bucket of water I keep I yell my I ask for Afreeze-dried competing teams. Having such a successful her out prior to taking any credit herself. It is pours on a pile of lookout battle cry divine turnout allowed for the soccer players to the dedication of volunteers like Amanda at this dust. It forms into in the and charge intervention | cast a become fans when they weren't on the field university that allow for the culture at the U of a grey dragon. hall. lightning bolt scoring goals. Each game increased in energy I. to grow and prosper in a healthy way. A spe because of the cheering and support displayed cial thank you goes out to the sponsor, Front by the resting teams. The two fields at the soc Row Pub, for making this event a success. cer centre were buzzing with activity through Don't forget to attend the next free Speaker out the event, as many seasoned and unsea Series event "Powerful Presentations" being soned players put their best foot forward. The held on November 24th. COUNCIL WEEKLY UPDATE By: Clay Campbell famous for bringing the sport made, as well as the 'Impact' VP Internal of skiing and snowboarding to his movies have had around the big screen in theaters the world. A cast of 71 winter As fall comes to an around the world. Even if you sports athletes such as former end and winter approaches, aren't an avid skier you can still Olympians Kelly Clark, most ski hills have yet to open enjoy the beautifully choreo Hannah Hardaway, and big for the winter season; leaving graphed and well narrated mountain skiers Jeremy people to wait in anticipation Warren Miller films. If you Nobis, Chris Davenport, and for the arrival of a new ski have seen any of his other 54 CR Johnson, take you on a trip season. Fortunately the movies, or if this is your first around the world in search of students at the University of time, I can guarantee you won't the best ski spots. Lethbridge are offered some be disappointed. His films Touring over 3000 thing to tide them over. On continues to impress audiences, cities in North America, the November 19th at 7:00pm, the and have inspired people of all November 19th show will take SU is proud to present Warren ages to take up various winter place in The Union Bistro and Miller's 'Impact' at the Union sports. Bar, and be the only screening Bistro and Bar. Combining amazing of 'Impact' in Lethbridge. Produced since 1949, skiing with beautiful scenery, Tickets can be purchased at 'Impact' is Millers 55th film. and an high energy soundtrack, the Students' Union Service He has skied and filmed in Impact offers a look into the Center in the food court (Level such places as Switzerland, history of ski cinematography 2 SUB), or at Alpenland Ski Canada, US, Dumbai, Russia, and the 55 years of Miller's and Sports LTD. Tickets cost Manali, India, and Beidahu; work. Go behind the scenes $6.00 for students, and $8.00 just to name a few. He is and see how his movies are for Non-students. Council Highlights Highlights from reports that Executive Council submits to the General Assembly on a monthly basis. (October) President-Loralee Edwards -Daycare Committee Campus Food Bank -Convocation -Premier's Lunch to Vote For? -Student Health Promo Volunteers Needed -Design Committee. The Students' Union is be having a food drive and -Blood Drive Committee Come listen to pleased to announce that a volunteers are needed to help -Daycare Lethbridge West Food Bank has been collect food. Teams that are -3 Committee Meetings established here on campus. set up will carpool around the Provincial Election This initiative has been a city to canvas for food. After VP Academic-Jason Rumer candidates project of the SU for many the hard work is completed, -Premier's Lunch years and finally, this year's volunteers will be welcomed -Provincial Forum debate issues General Assembly has given back to The Union Bistro and -Wall of Debt that impact you. their seal of approval to Bar for the after party -Food Bank proceed. The Students' Union celebration. To volunteer for -William Sampson Executive Boardroom will be this event, sign up either -CAUS Conference converted into a space were yourself or a group at the -Online Test Bank Thursday, Nov. 18th @ 1:30 pm food items can be stored. As to Students' Union office -8 Committee Meetings University of Lethbridge Students' Union Ballrooms how the Food Bank will (SU180) by Thursday, VP Admin-Kelly Andres operate, that has yet to be November 25th. The drive -Design Committee Participating Parties decided. A committee has will kick off at the Students' Alberta Alliance, Green, Liberal, NDf? 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