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Sept. 3o + Oct. i - THE WINDUPS Saturday Osis i-AROWDYNI Friday, Oct. 7 - The FARRELL BROS. TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ARE Show yf:urzstcutt card with the Switchblade Valentines STUDENT NIGHT - FREE POOL 7pm - midnight 102 september 26 2005 theprojector news briefs Editor-in-Chief Jillian Brown RRC SECURITY SERVICES P1-06 (Main Floor Atrium) article in the next issue of the [email protected] Ph. # 949-8305 projector. The staff at Security Services are on hand 24 hours daily to SURPRISE PAPER COSTS? BUFFALO CAFETERIA assist you with the following: News Editor Mike Uhrich Lost & Found property A new program is being tried Due to the recent opening [email protected] Safe Walk program at both campuses that will of Tim Hortons at the Notre Emergency medical charge students a print-per- Dame campus, the Buffalo assistance page cost starting January Cafeteria seating area will be After hours access assistance 2006. Entertainment Editor closed after 8:30 p.m. Mon. Jen Zoratti Work alone program FROM OCTOBER 1, 2005 to Thurs., 3:00 p.m. Fri., 2:00 [email protected] Crime prevention information TO DECEMBER 31, 2005 p.m. Sat., and all day Sunday. For additional information NO COSTS WILL BE This is a temporary measure contact: ASSIGNED TO PRINT JOBS until news doors sperating the Notre Dame Campus DESPITE THE POP-UP establishments are installed. Layout/Photo Editor C1-15 (Plaza level — 'C' Bldg.) MESSAGE INDICATING A Grant Burr Ph. # 632-2323 or 2555 CHARGE. [email protected] Princess Street Campus Look for a more in-depth

Layout/Photo Editor Justen Vogt [email protected] Canadian students hit by increase BY SARA CALNEK national students, second only Association of University to Saskatchewan where fees Teachers (CAUT) says, "CAUT Advertising and Sales Manager anadian students will see increased 38.4 per cent. supports the eventual elimi- Guy Lussier a rise in tuition again Compulsory fees have also nation of tuition fees and an [email protected] C this fall, according to risen. On average, undergradu- increase in public funding for a Sept. 1 release by Statistics ates will see these fees increase universities and colleges." Canada. to $605, up from $585 last year. Ouellette echoes this belief The report states a national Manitoba takes first place in and says, "It is a shared respon- average increase of 1.8 per cent this category with compulsory sibility of provinces and the contributing writers & photographers will be felt by undergraduate fees rising 25 per cent from last federal government to finance students, making the average year. increases in the costs of PSE Paul Adair Jennifer Jularbal tuition $4,214 for the 2005/06 Since 2000, compulsory fees (Post-Secondary Education), Kyle Bakx Cara Lytwyn academic year. rose almost 143 per cent in this not of students." Megan Batchelor Alan MacKenzie Although this is the smallest province. The average Manitoba The small increase this year is Brant Batters Kathryn McBurney increase since 1978, it is close student is now paying $786, up largely blamed on tuition freezes Craig Becker Lara Nesplak to triple the average of $1,464 from $324 in 2000. in place in Newfoundland, Tim Bigelow Sheila North-Wilson in 1990 and 22 per cent higher Phillippe Ouellette, National Quebec, Ontario, and Brenda Boonstra Pamela Roz than 2000. Director of the Canadian Manitoba. Sara Calvek Laura Ruddock Graduate fees have also Alliance of Student Associations Both CASA and CAUT are Mitch Calvert Lynsey Sable increased 4.6 per cent and have (CASA) says, "The dramatic pushing for more federal fund- Erin Carter Nicole Shawnowsky risen 40 per cent since 2000. increases in tuition are caused ing by way of an increase in post Holly Caruk Krista Simonson The highest increase is in British by the inability of university secondary transfers, to ultimate- Samantha Charran Carly Thompson Columbia where graduate fees and college administrators and ly eliminate tuition. Joanna Fultz James Turner rose an astounding 104.3 per provincial and federal govern- Both organizations hold the David Gardner Dan Verville cent in the past five years. ments to work cooperatively and firm belief that any academi- Paul. Grigaitis The average tuition for towards a common end." cally qualified person should be international students has also The highest increase in under- able to obtain a PSE, without increased. Undergraduates in graduate tuition was in New feeling restricted by financial this category will see an increase Brunswick at 6.7 per cent. There boundaries. of 6.7 per cent, making the was no increase in Saskatchewan Provincial premiers agree that average tuition $12,587. At the and Newfoundland. Manitoba's most jobs created in the near the next story mee ng graduate level the fees are over average hike was 1.1 per cent. future will require a PSE. They three times that of Canadian David Robinson, Associate are organizing a meeting with for the projector is: students. Manitoba's fees are Executive Director (Research the prime minister in November 37 per cent higher for inter- and Advocacy) for the Canadian to discuss this issue. 12:00 pm, Friday, October 7th 2005 in W102 Newsroom letters to the editor Got something to say? We want to here from you. Email your letter to [email protected] RE: 'A FAN'S NOTES,' SEPTEMBER 12 contact Dear Editor, then is damaged in the ear? The high frequen- cies go first. I instruct a course in mechanical the projector: I would like to comment on the 'a fan's notes' engineering technology called Noise, Vibration Phone: 204.947.0013 by Jen Zoratti. In her column last issue, she states, & Balancing at the Notre Dame campus. We do Fax: 204.949.9150 "I live for the ringing in my ears the next day". In a lab where students measure their ability to hear The Projector essence what Jen is saying is, I live for the hearing high frequency sounds using a microphone and a c/o Red River College Students' Association damage that my ears have received. Ringing in sound analyzer. An average 22 year old can hear P 110 - 160 Princess Street the ears is the brain responding to hearing dam- sounds as high as 17,000 Hertz ( cycles/sec.). In Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9 age that occurs to the sensory hair cells located in a class several years ago a student was quite sur- the inner ear. Once these cells are damaged they prised to learn that he could not hear past 11,000 cannot be repaired. The ringing in the ear usually HZ. He was 21 years old. He had raced snowmo- For advertising information, contact will go away, however it could lead to tinnitus. biles since he was in his early teens. Guy Lussier at: With tinnitus the ringing does not go away. Jeff So what is my point? People should be aware 204.632.2070 Beck, a guitar player is a classic example of this. that ringing in the ears is dangerous. Once dam- [email protected] 0 Jeff has mentioned that it is a "fearful thing" and aged, hearing cannot be replaced. has had to wear a Walkman constantly to handle the mental strain. Erik Luczak Ok, so one does not have tinnitus yet. What RRC Instructor

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news from the safe walk protects downtown students

BY PAUL GRIGAITIS The Safe Walk program is each night while he was on "Wake up," warns Patrol Students and staff can access available, free of charge, to stu- duty. Sergeant Kelly Dennison of Safe Walk officers in two ways. en though students' dents and staff of the Princess DiUbaldo hopes that stu- the Winnipeg Police Service to One way is to use one of the 19 ;tysafety could be at risk Street campus from 6 p.m. to dents will start taking advan- those who are too proud to use strategically located Safe Walk F while attending the 12 a.m. from Monday through tage of the program in the the service. "You're always brave phones located on the campus. Princess Street campus, only Thursday. future. He asks students to use until somebody jumps you." The phones contact the security a few students downtown are In the Safe Walk program, good judgement and common He encourages students to desk and security staff commu- protecting themselves from this hired officers are available upon sense in order to protect them- use the program. nicates with Safe Walk officers potential harm. request to walk people from selves. He is also not ashamed "There is always safety in via radio. Another way to use RRC Students' Association the campus to their car or to to admit to using the program numbers," he says. the program is to go directly Vice-President Matt DiUbaldo a bus stop. They offer safety in himself. Dennison states that pro- to the security desk and make a wants students to know that numbers and the service is easy Safe Walk officer, Tapiwa grams like Safe Walk help the request in person. Safe Walk is available, a ser- to use. Nzira, says that after three shifts police. On weekends, the program vice designed to protect them. Last year, DiUbaldo worked he has only walked two people. "We rely on outside secu- still operates, but security staff However, DiUbaldo is con- for the Safe Walk program and He thinks students either feel rity outlets. We don't have the is available in place of Safe cerned that not enough stu- in a six-hour shift only two to safe or believe that nothing bad resources to offer the same Walk officers. dents are using this service. three people used the service can happen to them. services."

RE: 'cafe closure leaves wpg poetry house homeless' by Jessica Friedle The Speaking Crow, a literary event run by the Winnipeg Poetry House, held open-mic events one Tuesday per month at the former Dregs Café & Gallery, not every 'ruesday as printed in the Sept. 12 issue of the projector. We apologize for any misunderstanding.

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liquor spending increases in province MLCC

BY MEGAN BATCHELOR hot outside, Manitobans drink liquor sales, Soroka stated, "The Baby boomers seem gone up, surprisingly, casual more beer," said Diana Soroka was that Manitobans were not to be more disposable with permit requests seem to have tatistics Canada recently from the MLCC. - necessarily drinking more, but their money and seem to want gone down, according to released startling statistics Although the numbers from they happened to be spending to try more unique products Soroka. Casual permits are S regarding the increase this past summer were unavail- better. She blamed this on the and are willing to purchase a most often given out for wed- in Manitoban liquor sales. able, Soroka more high-end product," said ding fundraising socials. According to the Manitoba explained Soroka. In 2000, the numbers of Liquor Control Commission's that they "Beer. Manitobans But what alcohol is selling casual permits given out was statement of income, sales of probably the best? 14,157, while in 2004 that liquor increased $24, 219 from would not like beer." "Beer. Manitobans like beer," number fell to 11, 994. 2003 to 2004. ($434, 980 in compare to DIANA SOROKA said Soroka. Soroka wasn't sure how to 2003 to $454,199 in 2004) those from In the numbers released by latest martini craze. credit this decrease, "It's tough The number, were based the summer of 2003 since it Statistics Canada, beer was the Recently people have been to track. It could just be social on the 2004 fiscal year, which was not as warm out. In this top seller, selling 73.1 million more willing to purchase better changes." ended Mar. 31 of 2004. "The way the current drinking trends litres and wine in a not-so-close quality alcohol to experiment summer of 2003 happened to seem to average out over time. second at 7.1 million litres. with new drinks. be a very hot one. When it is Another factor increasing Though liquor sales have

lake province sends mixed winnipeg is anti-smoking drowning message FILE PHOTO BY JOANNA FULTZ The phosphorus and nitrogen which are present in fertilizers, detergents, and BY TIM 13IGELOW Hawranik strongly disagrees with ecent satellite images of startlingly human and animal waste that are being the government's figure. large algae blooms covering the dumped into the lake from local sources moking cigarettes can kill and On reserves there are differences RNorth basin of Lake Winnipeg are producing the food that algae thrives Manitobans are getting the in cigarette pricing, but, on average, are raising serious concern about the on. The choking blooms are becoming S message. cigarettes are cheaper, being sold local pollution entering the lake through larger and covering more surface area. Over the last four or five years from as little as two dollars to half farm runoff, improperly treated sewage, Oxygen levels in the water have been there are 20 per cent fewer smok- the cost a non-status smoker would detergents, and the threat of the Devils recorded at an all-time low because the ers, according to Manitoba Finance pay for the same product. Lake watershed introduction. algae consumes it quickly, and slowly Minister Greg Selinger. However, Aboriginals rely only High sulphate levels have been detect- suffocates the fish and other plant and Selinger says a combination of on the in-store ban on cigarette ed in the waters of Devils Lake and the animal organisms living in the lake. the raised taxes on cigarettes, the advertising and anti-smoking cam- drainage has been shut down, after just "People need to stop looking at water- indoor public ban on smoking, the paigns as deterrents. 10 days of opera- ways as a " recent ban on in-store advertising, The approach of the ad ban is to tion—but only We have done more damage means of which went into effect last month, get cigarettes 'out of sight and out until next spring. to this lake in the past 40 years getting rid and pro-active anti-smoking cam- of mind' to help lower the number "Once you that it has suffered in its entire of waste, paigns are the four reasons fewer of smokers in Manitoba. build a way for 10,000 year existence" from indi- Manitobans are smoking. Both Selinger and Hawranik two waterways to NANCY LOADMAN viduals to In contrast, Manitoban agree the in-store ad ban is too blend when they large corpora- Aboriginals have the fewest deter- recent to explain the recent 10 per naturally don't, it is a recipe for environ- dons," says Loadman. rents to stop smoking. cent decrease in cigarette tax. mental disaster," says Nancy Loadman, "We have done more damage to this Aboriginals pay less for cigarettes Selinger says the government an aquatic ecologist. lake in the past 40 years that it has suf- and are able to smoke in public does not attribute cigarette tax loss The Devils Lake watershed induction fered in its entire 10,000 year existence." places like Native-run casinos. to smokers going around the tax puts Lake Winnipeg at risk for damage The past five years have seen multiple Tory Finance critic Gerald system, and he said Native reserve by foreign pollution and exotic species indictors that the lake is not well. Hawranik says Aboriginals are cigarette pricing is on par with the that could harm those already living in Blue green algae stain the shoreline a "deserving of protection' from ciga- rest of the province. the habitat. disturbingly unnatural turquoise colour, rettes, and the current Manitoba Selinger says smoking is a tough Surprisingly, only 80 scientific research massive algae blooms appear in the nor- government is allowing cigarettes habit to break and the govern- papers have been written about Lake mally clear North basin, poor swimming on reserves at a substantially cheap- ment has "no immediate forecast" Winnipeg, the tenth largest freshwater conditions bother residents and cottag- er cost. towards zero per cent tax revenue lake in the world. ers on the lake due to dangerously high Selinger says above 90 per cent of from cigarettes. It has been showing signs of pollution- E.coli levels, and depleted oxygen levels Manitoban reserves charge the ciga- related deterioration for some time and are observed in the winter ice. rette tax and submit the revenue to this is causing serious worry within the "This lake is grossly undervalued. It the government. The government scientific community. is an exceptional body of water and it reimburses it back to the Native "We are sadly lacking in research about should be a top priority," says Loadman, bands for social development. this lake, we need far more knowledge passionate and desperately worried, along about the species that live in it, how the with many others, about the lake she has lake works, and especially what we are been cottaging on for over 31 years. putting in to it," says Loadman.

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if poverty rates fall, achieving peace in the middle east do they PHOTOI SMANTHA CHARRAN BY SAMANTHA CHARRAN they approached the conflict in the inter- wrong way. dependency and increased stabil- Dr. Yaacov Bar-Siman Tov, a "Previous agreements did not ity. make a Professor of International Relations legitimize the other side...they Now that the Palestinians for the Study of Peace and Regional need to address issues of culture, have control of the West Bank Cooperation, from the Hebrew values, attitudes...even the spoilers and Gaza Strip, Siman Tov said, University of Jerusalem, lectured of peace need to be taken into con- "They should go about developing sound on The Prospects for Reconciliation sideration... all parts of the Israeli democracy, then work on rebuild- in the Arab-Israeli Conflict at St. and Palestinian societies must be ing the economy....it will be a Paul's College at the U of M on involved in the peace process," he great sadness it they are not able BY JAMES TURNER Sept. 15. stressed. "This is a conflict about to do so." After 38 years of occupation, identity and there is no way to The threat of violence remains housands of university students from Israeli troops pulled out of the reframe and redefine values...this and the militant group Hamas provinces across Canada joined together Gaza Strip in August. Palestinians takes considerable time." stands by its claim that it will not Tand marched in protest last week, angry rejoiced, while the rest of the world Siman Tov said, "The most rest until it has control of Israel. that government at all levels are not doing looked on and was hopeful at the important part of a peace agree- Penny Square, a tutor at the enough to address the issue of poverty. signs of progress in a conflict that ment is security...it is more University of Manitoba left the lec- Protesting students at the two largest has ripped the Middle East apart. important than peace itself because ture feeling very dejected. "I came Manitoban universities were nowhere to be "We are still far away from rec- it helps to build trust and confi- here thinking that finally there is found though, and the official campaign litera- onciliation," Siman Tov said in his dence." hope, but now I feel that nothing ture listed no political events taking place on opening statement. He suggested that Israel build its is going to change...they are being Winnipeg campuses, even as Manitoba suffers He went on to say that apologies relationship with all Arab nations propagandized to hate Jews." with a chronic child poverty problem. from both sides followed by mutu- through trade agreements and Dr. John Stapleton, Chairman The protest campaign, organized for Make al forgiveness are the two most used Europe at the end of the of the Arthur V. Mauro Centre, Poverty History, a global anti-poverty interest important first steps towards rec- Second World War as an example which hosted the event, had a dif- group, was promoted as a way for university onciliation. Neither has occurred of a successful reconciliation. The ferent outlook, "At our centre we students to use their political voices to increase in the Arab-Israeli conflict. decision of European nations to try to promote peace and justice pressure on all forms of government about Siman Tov believes that previ- engage in increase trade relations through education, outreach and crucial social matters such as child poverty and ous peace agreements such as the eventually led to the formation of research...we believe that peace debt cancellation for developing countries. Road Map to Peace failed because the European Union which created can always be reached." When asked why information releases given out showed no events planned for Manitoba's largest post-secondary schools, Manitoba Council for International Co-operation spokes- person Janice Hamilton said, "That may be our problem in not getting information to them quickly enough...there are only three staffers in the national campaign." improving literacy Hamilton did, however, speak highly of efforts made by Brandon University's Student Union in raising awareness for the event. "BU is very active," she said. "They had in manitoba materials ready in their orientation packages." FILE PHOTO Maia Seaden, a representative of the Canadian Council for International Co-operation in BY KATHRYN MCBURNEY "We raise public awareness of of Ministers of Education on the Ottawa, downplayed the lack of involvement literacy through newsletters, news Eradication of Illiteracy, a proc- by the U of M and suggested that a larger Diane McGifford, Minister of bulletins, and we have displays at lamation was made that Sept.8 focus on poverty eradication is often centered Advanced Education and Training, various events... we also advocate would be International Literacy around Oct. 17, the International Day for the has announced that government on behalf of them (literacy pro- Day. International Adult Learners' Eradication of Poverty. funding for community-based grams)," says Charles Moody, edi- Week was launched by the United "Efforts will be put towards events surround- adult literacy programs will tor and plain language consultant Nations Educational, Scientific, ing the seventeenth of October that will link increase to $1.5 million. for Literacy Partners of Manitoba. and Cultural Organization the International Day and the Make Poverty The funding announcement He adds that they also help (UNESCO) in 2000 and is now History campaign," she said. came on International Literacy with other literacy events such as observed by almost 40 countries. Amanda Aziz, president of the University Day (ILD) and the start of CanWest Global's Raise-a-Reader This year the themes for both of Manitoba Student's Union said "We are International Adult Literacy Week day coming up on Sept. 29. the ILD and IALW encompassed familiar with the national Make Poverty (IALW), officially marked from Locally, several events took place the importance of literacy to sus- History campaign...our local Engineers with- Sept 8 to 14. to celebrate ILD and IALW ABC tainable development. out Borders group have been participating in According to statistics gath- Canada literacy foundation pro- A message released by UN the campaign, putting up posters and staging ered from Literacy Partners of duced a brochure titled Looking Secretary-General Kofi Annan for awareness events to help educate students on Manitoba, at least 40 per cent of Through Literacy Lenses; Canada ILD stated, "many literacy pro- the reality of poverty worldwide." Canadians between ages 16 and Post and the Manitoba Community grams have become increasingly Child poverty in Manitoba continues to be 65 do not have minimum levels Newspaper Association held oriented towards local needs ... a serious and growing problem. According of literacy. Nearly 40,000 adult Literacy Awards for Manitoba; to provide an enriched version of to a 2004 study by Canadian activist group Manitobans have less than a grade Premier Gary Doer presented the literacy that goes beyond the basic Campaign 2000, child poverty rates hover at nine education, and the estimated Council of the Federation Literacy mechanics of reading and writing about 25 per cent above the national average. annual cost of low literacy to Award to recognize valuable con- to embrace life skills and relevant Manitoba has consistently placed either first Manitoba society is $375 million. tributions made in the field of content." or second in overall child poverty rates since In Manitoba there are roughly literacy, and the Literacy Partners To volunteer for upcoming 1989, the same year that a unanimous motion 35 provincially funded adult lit- of Manitoba held an open house literacy events or for informa- was passed by the House of Commons in eracy programs. with Minister Diane McGifford as tion on literacy programs go to Ottawa to eliminate child poverty by the year Literacy Partners of Manitoba is a special guest. www.mb.literacy.ca or try the 2000. Fifty-three thousand Manitoban chil- a federally funded support system In 1965, at the World Conference LEARN line at 947-5757. dren still lived in poverty in 2002. for these provincial programs. 107 september 26 2005 theprojector

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BY MITCH CALVERT also makes his return to Orange County. holes and 25-point man, free-agent point total from a season ago when he Most would say his best years are behind Richard Park, won't put this team over signed the former star for $4.5 million Western Conference Preview him, but I expect him to improve on last the top either. a year over two seasons. It won't seem season's pitiful 32-point total now that They should have more depth up like wasted money if Kariya can stave t's been a long time coming, but he's asked to play a more prominent front than in year's past, especially if off injury and return to form in the new the 2005-06 NHL season is just offensive role. free-agent pick up Anson Carter can NHL. Kariya is a nice complement to a I around the corner. Training camps I don't know whether J.S. Giguere can find his scoring touch. Expect a number small, skilled offense that includes Steve and exhibition games are underway, play goal with regulation-sized equip- of Manitoba Moose players from a sea- Sullivan and Todd Walker. and the pucks will officially drop on ment, but they might still sneak into son ago to fill out their fourth line. Tough Russian defenseman Danny Oct. 5. To quote Green Day, "wake the playoffs. Markov, added via trade with me up when September ends," because Edmonton Oilers – 3rd Philadelphia for a third-round pick, professional hockey can't come soon Dallas Stars – 4th The Oilers land the pride of Dryden, is as underrated as they come and will enough. So without further adieu, here The Stars continue to age with little Ontario, Chris Pronger, a former Hart improve their overall toughness consid- are my Western Conference predictions young blood being added to the depth Trophy and Norris Trophy winner, and erably. They should make the playoffs (the East will be previewed in the next chart. They should still compete for then bring in former Selke Trophy win- for a second consecutive season. issue). another year or two, but the playoffs are ner Michael Peca, while giving up pieces a long shot. they've been trying to part with for sev- Chicago Blackhawks – 3rd Pacific Division Marty Turco has yet to continue his eral years (Eric "Turnover" Brewer is The addition of Nikolai Khabibulin regular season success into the playoffs, OVERRATED). provides a much-needed boost to the Phoenix Coyotes – 1st and the signing of free agent goaltender If emerging goaltender Ty Conklin former Western Conference doormats. Wayne Gretzky assumes the role as Johan Hedberg shows the Stars' man- lives up to expectations, the Oilers will The foundation of every team lies in bench boss in the desert. The offense agement has little confidence in Turco. find themselves in the playoffs. goal, and Chicago landed one of the has a good mix of young and old, They've yet to replace that physical Colorado Avalanche – 4th best in the world. with newcomers Petr Nedved and presence on defense left by the depar- GM Pierre Lacroix allowed Peter Underrated defenseman Adrian Brett Hull complementing young guns ture of Derien Hatcher two seasons ago. Forsberg and Adam Foote to sign else- Aucoin will surely improve on last Shane Doan, Ladislav Nagy and Mike Playoff bound? I seriously doubt it. where and then replaced them with season's 44-point total now that he's out Comrie. Pierre Turgeon and Patrice Brisebois. of Long Island, while Martin Lapointe The defense is beefed up with the Los Angeles Kings – 5th That's upsetting. This isn't Montreal, and Jaroslav Spacek are solid additions. additions of tough guys Denis Gauthier The Kings quietly went out and got Pierre and French-Canadian content The bulk of their payroll is invested into and Sean O'Donnell. The only question offensive help, with the additions of isn't required in Colorado. these free-agents, leaving little room for is whether or not free-agent goaltender gifted Slovakian Pavol Demitra and vet- There's still some good talent up front, error if they underachieve. Curtis Joseph can step in and give the eran Jeremy Roenick. But can they stay but David Aebischer proved last season Chicago needs to get big-time Coyotes much needed stability in goal. healthy? Both have struggled with injury he's not the go-to guy in net. improvements from their young If he can avoid injury and return to the problems in recent years. guns—Kyle Calder, Tuomo Ruutu, and form he's capable of, the Coyotes should No. 1 goaltender Mathieu Garon is Minnesota Wild – 5th Winnipeg's own Tyler Arnason—if they win this division and surprise some peo- unproven with minimal NHL experi- Apparently the Wild still think the plan on sneaking into the post-season ple along the way. ence. I can't see them making the play- lockout is in full effect. No moves of after missing out on it six of the last offs in a highly competitive Western importance to speak of for this team, seven seasons. San Jose Sharks – 2nd Conference. and they've been left behind by their The Sharks have built a contender active division counterparts. Manny St. Louis Blues – 4th without overspending, and their Northwest Division Fernandez should keep them in games Losing Chris Pronger and replac- Western Conference Final appearance in goal, but the Wild won't get a sniff at ing him with Eric Brewer is a big loss. last season was indicative of that. Calgary Flames – 1st playoff contention. Brewer lacks the grit and defensive I like this team's chemistry and The 2003-04 Western Conference qualities of Pronger, and is prone to upside, but they didn't add any free champions were bound to lose star for- Central Division coughing up the puck in key situations. agents to the mix over the summer. ward Jarome Iginla after last season, but Keith Tkachuk is overpaid at $7.6 I'd think they are one goal scorer away thanks to the economic restructuring of Detroit Red Wings – 1st million. Patrick Lalime was quickly from getting over the hump, and losing the NHL after the lockout, were able to Steve Yzerman, Mathieu Schneider, moved out of Ottawa after his perfor- forWard Alex Korolyuk to the Russian re-sign their superstar and also add key and Chris Chelios were surprise return- mance in last season's playoff series with Elite League doesn't help. Mike Rathje, free-agents. ees for this season. Chris Osgood returns Toronto, and surely won't fair better in who anchored their defense last season, They secured their position as the to assume the No. 1 goaltending duties, the Show Me State. This is a team that signed with Philadelphia. team to beat in the West by adding having won back-to-back Cups with the will struggle to make the playoffs. Playoffs are all but a sure thing, but offensive threat Tony Amonte and Wings in his previous stint. It's nice to see the lockout coming full they'll be eliminated in the first round. long-time Red Wing Darren McCarty. Pavel Datsyuk has opted to sign with circle and affecting big spenders in the Veteran playmaker Daymond Langkow his Russian club, leaving a big hole ways small-market teams were affected Anaheim Mighty Ducks – 3rd will fill the void left after the departure offensively. Henrik Zetterberg, who led in the past. Newly signed GM Brian Burke didn't of Chris Conroy, and expect big things the Swedish Elite League in scoring dur- rest on his laurels during the free agent from this guy playing alongside Iginla. ing the lockout, will lead this team in Columbus Blue Jackets – 5th frenzy this summer, landing arguably goals during the regular season, but will Bringing in Adam Foote and Bryan the biggest marquee name in Scott Vancouver Canucks – 2nd disappear in the playoffs as usual. Berard are nice additions to what was a Niedermayer. He will quarterback their It took a lot, but GM Dave Nonis The Wings are perennial favourites lackluster defence corps. Rick Nash is an power play and log big-time minutes. managed to re-sign Markus Naslund in the West, and nothing's different this incredible talent, but I just don't see the Free-agent pick up Jason Marshall and Brendan Morrison. time around. Still won't get past Calgary supporting cast around him to ensure adds much needed grit to the Ducks' As usual, the Canucks appear ready to in the playoffs though. this team makes the playoffs. defense. Add those two names to the pin their Stanley Cup hopes on medio- However, the Blue Jackets are a whole current group, and it ranks up their as cre goaltender Dan Cloutier. Nice hel- Nashville Predators – 2nd lot closer to that possibility than they one of the top defensive units in the met, buddy. OK, so maybe GM David Poile was were last season. The potential is there league. The loss of defencemen Brent Sopel mistakenly looking at Paul Kariya's stats for this team to be a Stanley Cup con- The Finnish Flash Teemu Selanne, and Marek Malek leaves some gaping from 1995 rather than the abysmal 36- tender down the road. un gros merci

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BY CRAIG BECKER After a few blocks they came "I'll remember that family ing sandbags. There it seemed Everyone wanted to go some- to dry land where they had leaving the hotel and walking like everyone worked against where different. Some were try- hier hotel was surround- to walk another 10 blocks. through that water and all of one another." ing to reach family; others just ed by looters—frantic The depth of the destruction a sudden I hear this story that The tension between classes wanted an airport. Most were Tsurvivors searching for was now visible: buildings they'd lost their children." that already existed in the city dropped off at the Cajundome food and water—and a path of had collapsed on cars or were This was one of the most fueled the feeling of anger and in Lafayette while the rest, destruction that left a city devas- reduced to rubble, and resi- shocking moments for the hostility between its citizens. including the three friends, tated. The manager announced dents wandered aimlessly, angry Selkirk-area native. When the Wielgosh asked many locals went on to Dallas. that everyone has 24 hours and defeated. The buses were bus tried to leave, a disgruntled if they planned to return. The From there they flew home to leave. The Superdome and arranged for the hotel guests man blocked its path until consensus was no. on Friday, five days after the the Convention Centre were but were manned by only one the bus slowly inched its way "Why rebuild to lose every- hurricane. discussed as options but there guardsman and rushed by any- past him. Another large man thing all over again?" one resi- "A lot of those people don't were already rumors of chaos one who could find their way blocked the door to the bus dent responded. even have insurance. They taking over those buildings. on. until his entire family boarded. The first destination for the have... absolutely nothing," Three friends gathered in their One family, who Wielgosh Wielgosh compared the disas- buses was Baton Rouge, but the reflected Wielgosh. "I had a downtown New Orleans hotel left the hotel with, lost their ter to that of Manitoba's flood shelter there was full, so they place to come back to. Those room to comfort each other, three and five-year-old children of '97. went on to Lafayette where people don't... so where do you not knowing what the next day to the sea of filth that surround- "Our community came more conflicts arose between start?" would bring. ed them. together in such a big way, fill- evacuees. This moment was described as the scariest of U of M nurs- ing student Angie Wielgosh and her two friends' week-long ordeal, when their dream vaca- get in motion at noon on tion turned into a nightmare. Wielgosh said their initial 5th reaction was laughter, not October believing that a life-threatening storm would materialize. They North Gym, Notre Dame Campus were told by locals that this was a yearly thing and not to worry. When the trio noticed people boarding up windows and stocking up on water and non-perishables they took it as a cue to do the same. After a sleepless night wor- rying about where to go, the broken levees brought the flood waters, and as a result, a place to stay for a few more nights. _ "Now that the flood has hap- pened it is not safe to leave", the manager of the hotel said. Join other College students and staff for a FUN 'poker They may have been trapped, but in a sense it was a relief. walk' around the campus Noon, Wednesday, October 5. They were safe for a few days. The remaining rooms of the ♦ Enter as a team of 3 people, hotel quickly filled with locals and soon the halls were full as ♦ Collect playing cards as you walk, well. "There was one floor that ♦ Make the best poker hand you can, we just avoided because it was taken over by people that were ♦ Fun Prizes! obviously not guests", said Wielgosh. There were a few people in need of medical attention but there was no sign of FEMA or the National Guard until it's the to a healthier, a couple of days had passed. first step Finally, a local who had checked into the hotel got his hands on a canoe and paddled to the Ritz happier you Hotel, returning with National Guardsmen to tend to the sick. Four days after the storm had Get family, friends and co-workers to enjoy a 10 minute walk. In motion's goal is to have as many come they were given a banana, Manitobans as possible take part in the 10 @ noon walk—the first step toward having all a bottle of water, and directions Manitobans "in motion" for 30 minutes every day. to six waiting buses. Then the trek through a thigh-deep sea of All you have to do is get up, get out chemicals and sewage began. nri ript mnvinn

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Notre Dame Campus of every 100,000 Manitoba most women are like, 'that's "The best time to do a pap Cave Lounge women will die from the other- it?'" she adds, "Usually wor- is mid cycle and it has be done • 6-8pm, Wednesday, Oct 12 wise preventable disease. rying about the exam is worse at least seven days after your 6-8pm, Wednesday, Oct 19 "Women should not die of than getting it done." last period. If you are bleed- this kind of —aicer," Carolyn Common anxieties, such as ing, you'll have to reschedule." Clark, a nurse practitioner at these, are one of the reasons Clarke said. SING FOR TURKEY j: the Women's Health Clinic some Canadian women aren't It's hard to believe that said. screened. in 2005, 15,000 American KARIOKE CONTEST Don't let those encouraging "Some women don't have women will die of cervical statistics keep you from get- a doctor, some are embar- cancer. Luckily, here in Canada ting the rassed and afraid. I always tell there is no reason for statistics Notre Dame Campus 12:00 Noon - Cave Lounge nnual exam which could save patients that it's not painful...I like these. Our Universal Wednesday, October 5 your life. tell women that I'll stop if they Health Care system ensures "In the United States, where tell me to stop, their in control women can get screened for Princess Street Campus they don't have Universal of what happens to them in a cervical cancer. Why wouldn't 12:00 Noon - NE Cafeteria Health Care, the rates of cer- doctors office." Clarke said. you take advantage of the Thursday, October 6 vical cancer are much, much All women who are sexually opportunity? higher," Clarke said. active, or are over 18 years of Win a frozen Turkey According to Contraceptive age should be receiving annual Technologies (18th edition), pap smears. After three consec- Gust in time for Thanksgiving Weekend!) 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THE PROS OF PRIVATIZING. BY KRISTA SIMONSON BY MIKE UHRICH In 2003, George W. Bush regrouped to Last July, the mayor of New Orleans, Roy ensure his public wouldn't face a tragedy like Nagin, announced that the city in the case KYLE BAKX, COLUMNIST Sept. 11 again. Among other shuffling, he of a hurricane could not afford to evacuate tossed the Federal Emergency Management the approximately 134,000 poor, and mostly TS and Petro-Canada are both prime examples Agency (FEMA) under the umbrella of the black, people that did not have their own of governments letting go of crown corpora- Department of Homeland Security. That is, transportation. The resounding impact of M tions. It's a win-win situation with the govern- the suits on the lookout for bad guys also his statement was that for every one of these ments receiving coin from the sale and the companies watch out for hurricanes. An estimated one people, they would be on their own in a disas- flourishing as a private entity. million displaced people on the Gulf Coast ter situation. On a smaller scale this summer, Winnipeg decided to know how the manpower and moolah are Knowing that the city could not afford to contract out garbage removal in the south end of the city. distributed. evacuate its own citizens, Nagin didn't do the The south end was really playing catch-up with the rest Bush did have a plan for the Katrina disaster, obvious and call for assistance in advance or of the city, which has had private companies trucking the same one he had for Sept. 11. Despite his issue an early evacuation when the threat of away garbage for years. minions' concerns, he waited for the catastro- destruction from Hurricane Katrina became The result: a potential $3 million saved every year. phe to hit, and then went on damage control. imminent; instead he sat on his hands. City Councilor Franco Magnifico said it best. Much easier to shake your head in disbelief Well, one of his hands anyways. The other "This is $3 million that could be invested back in bro- and furrow your brow at the heavens than do hand was saved for after the fact when Nagin ken roads, $3 million that could be invested back into the work you've been hired to do. would hold his index finger straight out and crime prevention, $3 million we won't have to shave off Bush is a frat boy, happy to lead chants at point it in all directions. A sad, petty, and important community services, $3 million for the same the toga party, while his buddies hold the keg. childish maneuver used to shift blame for the quality of service." Enter ole' buddy FEMA Director Michael debacle that was the aftermath of Katrina. The main opposition to the change in service was the Brown, whose previous experience includes When Nagin finally got around to issuing number of jobs lost. But it's not like the work is moving a decade presiding over the International an evacuation call it was less than 48 hours out of town like if Boeing or Maple Leaf would leave Arabian Horse Association. What sort of plan before the storm hit and it was not manda- the province. Boeing leaving would mean a loss of jobs, could he come up with? "Hmm, a Category tory. Seems Nagin was too worried about contracting out garbage just means a change in who has Four. What would the horses do?" jeopardizing tourism revenue. Granted it does the jobs. The real tragedy here is the anarchy and cost about $1 million to evacuate every coastal The city saves millions of dollars and jobs really should chaos of the people. Sniping at rescue work- mile, but the last time I checked, money was not be lost. The only reason jobs would be cut, would ers and vehicles? Rapes and murders in the no object when dealing with the lives of the only be because the private companies are more effi- evacuation shelters? A large part of the blame citizens of your city. cient. • goes to Bush, because these things can only Nagin's evacuation procedures were flawed Privatization needs to continue at the federal level as happen when people don't have a pinch of in every aspect as he failed to carry the poor well. Shifting to the feds, they are under pressure to deal trust in their government to save them. But out of harm's way. Hundreds of buses sat with one of their programs: the accident-prone Canadian let's not forget the mighty American Dream. idling and were eventually washed away and Snowbirds. The Snowbirds currently are dedicating their These are the acts of people who've been led to made useless by flood waters. The Superdome, 35th season to Captain Miles Selby who lost his life in an believe individual rights should come before which was supposed to be a refuge and a safe accident on Dec.10, 2004. those of society. haven, was gravely under stocked with sup- But even as they are remembering their lost friend, How I wish Katrina had veered right. But plies and ended up resembling Thunderdome another accident nailed the squadron on Aug. 24, 2005. then, if wishes were horses, the music would from the Mad Max films after it turned into -Capt. Andrew Mackay ejected from his aircraft over play in New Orleans today. complete anarchy. Thunder Bay, Ont., after mechanical problems and the It's easy for Nagin to point his finger in the jet crashed into a vacant field. Luckily for Mackay the air, but it should be pointed in a mirror. problems didn't occur during a tight aerial formation and he survived the crash. The Snowbirds are faced with obsolete aircrafts and a shrinking defense budget. 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BY AMANDA-MARIE Radio-Television and The licenses call for eight was required in the original taken over by American per- QUINTINO Telecommunications new Canadian channels and CRTC decisions." spectives," says Schwartz. Commission issued licences to 72 American channels, leaving Canada's Minister of Industry While CKLN remains confi- Sirius Canada and Canadian little space on air for the local David Emerson also supported dent the ruling will not interfere TORONTO (CUP) -- Satellite Radio—both have an stations that deliver Canadian the CRTC's decision, saying he with its audience base because Ryerson campus radio station American partner—provided music and talk programming, thinks it ensures the technology of its niche marketing, staff are CKLN is getting bad vibes the companies give priority to says Schwartz. will come to Canada and bring concerned about the negative from a recent government Canadian content and French Despite the disproportionate more choice for consumers. impact on local Canadian radio decision that will allow satellite language programs. Schwartz number of American channels But the federal government's stations abroad. radio in Canada. News director predicts neither will be 'done. planned, Minister of Canadian endorsement does little to "Overall, I think it's a terrible, Kristin Schwartz says satellite "We feel that locally pro- Heritage Liza Frulla supports quiet the reservations held by terrible thing for us," Schwartz radio will flood the Canadian duced, community-based con- the CRTC's decision. CKLN. says. "It would've been a lot bet- market with American pro- tent is important and valuable," In a statement released on "We don't mind compet- ter if the authorities would've gramming, making it difficult says Schwartz. "All that can be Sept. 9, Frulla said she believes ing with other people who are recognized homegrown talent for local radio stations that concluded from this decision is the proposals put forward by doing something culturally instead of just jumping at the promote Canadian talent to that fostering diverse Canadian CSR and Sirius will, "raise the significant to our country, but chance to bring more main- compete. perspectives is just not a prior- level of Canadian and French- we do mind when we're being stream American culture into The Canadian ity for (government)." language content higher than robbed of a voice and being people's homes."

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campus defies BY BRETT CYR marijuana joint. She was going problems and concerns," said to school at Kaniswapit. That Chicoose. REGINA, Sask. (CUP) -- A was 25 years ago when she was The band said sanctions $7.5 million marijuana grow- still in elementary school on the would be imposed on any sexy tv show operation that was busted on reserve," said Gordon. band member caught engaging the Pasqua First Nation, near One urban band member, in deviant behavior, so drug Fort Qu'Appelle Sask.–approxi- who wants to remain anony- culture can be controlled from BY ERIC SZETO "I would like to say that we mately 60 km east of Regina–has mous, worried about repercus- spreading to the rest of the com- were that smart but it really drawn many mixed opinions. sions- for voicing opinions. munity. VANCOUVER (CUP) -- was based on the fact that we On Sunday, Aug. 21, the "I'm worried about making "Sanctions include loss of You've seen the ads. With really wanted to get back as RCMP busted the grow-op, comments that will make me employment, termination of tides including "Daddy's Little soon as possible," said Horn. charging seven people for grow- enemies. Everybody knew those any benefits provided by the Girls" and "Island Orgy,' Other locations on the list ing 7,592 plants. It's reportedly accused were selling drugs but First Nation, eviction from First popular film series Girls Gone included Montreal, Edmonton, the largest marijuana drug bust just not at the scale reported in Nation-owned housing and Wild travels to college and Ottawa and Vancouver, includ- in Saskatchewan's history. the news. They were the num- public housing," said Chicoose. university campuses across ing an Aug. 29 date at UBC. Haley Cyr, a Pasqua First ber one dealers." Because the chief of the North America in search of This was news to UBC Public Nation urban band member, Lawrence Agecoutay, one of Pasqua First Nation went on women willing to bare all for Affairs Director Scott MacRae. heard from various sources that the co-accused, stated publicly public record against illegal the cameras, but when the Both he and. Alma Mater drug activity existed on the in a letter posted on his web- drugs, Lawrence Joseph, vice- company announced it would Society President Spencer Keys reserve. site, www.anishinabe.org, that chief of the Federation of be returning to Canada to do said they were unaware of the "I heard rumors of drug the marijuana was grown for Saskatchewan Indian Nations, a second tour, it received a less tour coming to UBC. activity on Pasqua, but I was medicinal purposes. stated his organization's goal than welcome response. Crosby isn't too surprised. not aware of the magnitude of "Marijuana is medicine to regarding illegal drugs on First As soon as Dalhousie "They tend to keep things pret- the Agecoutay's operation," said our people, and is only a crime Nations. University got word that ty fluid and secretive. With the Cyr. by the government state of the "$7.5 million of marijuana Mantra films Inc, the parent protests they've encountered it Reagan Gordon, also a Pasqua colony of Canada. We retain is going to affect your kids, company of Girls Gone Wild, makes sense for them to keep band member, wasn't surprised the rights to all botanicals, as not only the kids of Pasqua. was doing scouting for a shoot it quiet until they roll on into about the drug bust. acknowledged by the permit, It's going to affect the whole of in the beginning of September, town," he said. "Last year, we had to hire 16 born of the Jay Treaty. We Saskatchewan in a negative way, it issued a campus-wide email UBC Professor of Sociology security guards to patrol the retain the right to the terms and so we want to ask the public to cautioning students to be wary and Anthropology Becki Ross Hip Hop festival. We didn't conditions to all treaties on our help us," Joseph said. of any filming going on. doesn't know what the belly- want drugs there. It's ironic that major law-land jurisdiction," After the FSIN asked for The Sept. 2 email read, aching is all about. She believes we would hold a festival dedi- wrote Agecoutay. public assistance, Joseph offered "A problematic commercial that underneath all the unrest, cated to educating the youth Elaine Chicoose, Chief of the his interpretation of the treaty's company will be in Halifax lays a deeper seeded issue about about the legacy of residential Pasqua First Nation, responded meaning to the public regarding this Frosh Week. They are sexuality in our culture. school abuse, and [then] have to the recent drug bust during illegal drugs. well known for using alcohol "What is the difference the largest Saskatchewan drug a press conference held at the "The treaties were signed and cheap gifts, often T-shirts between Girls Gone Wild and bust here. It really shows where Gathering Place in Regina in over 127 years ago. One of the and hats to take advantage of striptease shows at Brandi's we're at," said Gordon. late August. promises First Nations people women students. The compa- and the Cecil Pub? The Gordon believes drugs have "It is our position that illegal made was to abide by the laws ny's reported practice is to get Girls Gone Wild tour targets been a problem for some time activities involving drugs are of the land from time to time. inebriated students to sign a universities and university on the reserve. causing misery and turmoil If anybody's saying they have permission contract that gives students—unlike their profes- "I remember my oldest sister among our people. We are the right to grow illegal drugs the company the right to take sional stripper-sisters, female being asked by a drug dealer at aware that these illegal activi- on the reserve, they're out to images of the students, includ- co-eds otherwise presumed to school if she wanted to buy a ties are a major cause of social lunch," he said. ing nudity, and then to sell the be chaste, studious, virginal, resulting videos commercially." innocent, 'good girls' who are A groundswell of public well-dressed, passive sexual outrage resulted. According to recipients, and monogamous," an itinerary provided to The said Ross. Ubyssey by Mantra films, the She added that "girls are not University was nowhere to be socialised to be sexual agents in seen on the list of locations our culture." shot, as Dalhousie had per- Horn noted that the com- suaded them- to film elsewhere. pany's other series, Guys Gone "They seem to target young Wild, has encountered no female students who have been moral outrage. drinking and are at their most "Guys? It's alright. That's vulnerable. We made it clear... where I think that double stan- we would not welcome this dard really rears its head. People company here and if they came don't think that young women to campus we would ask them can make conscious intelligent to leave," said Charles Crosby, decisions for themselves and Media Relations Manager at I think that's unfortunate," Dalhousie University. Horn said. Bill Horn of Man= Films Gender isn't at the heart of rejected that notion and the problem, exploitation is, explained that the Girls Gone said Crosby. Wild Series uses discretion "Women are more liable to when filming their subjects. encounter issues of whether It gets an unfair label, said or not they feel safe, and that Horn. seems to be the reason the "If somebody is too intoxi- women's groups are taking the cated we don't film them," said stand they are," said Crosby. Horn. "Certainly sometimes "That said, we wouldn't be alcohol is involved." any more keen if they came It was the overwhelming to Dalhousie to try and film a No VLT or slot is ever due for a win. success of the first tour that Guys Gone Wild video. We'd brought Girls Gone Wild prefer our students be left Every play gives you the same chance of winning. back, said Horn, adding that alone, period." it was completely coincidental that filming occurred during Manitoba Gaming frosh week. 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LAI 4 muslcseptember 26 2005 theprojector a reason to rock Special BY DAVID GARDNER major influences, and he admits style, which now includes pop to his own detachment from the harmonies, is reflected in the Edition: current punk scene. lyrics on Ravenna. Notably, therecent whirlwind "Growing up, I listened to a its first single 150, which was Touring of activity suround- lot of my mom's records. Artists recently added to video rotation ing The Reason, one can't like Phil Collins just blew me on MuchMusic, deals with this Fan 2005 blame frontman Adam White away. The music back then, concept of reinvention. for repeatedly using the word when compared to now, was "If you don't feel comfortable, "stoked." based more around catchiness." don't do it," White advises. During the last year, the Despite a fondness for clas- Simple enough, but many no e Hamilton natives have released sic rock, White points out that bands have sought to stay rel- their debut album, toured much of The Reason's success is evant by introducing new for- JEN ZORATTI, ENTERTAINMENT relentlessly, and filmed their due to sharing stages with today's mulas, with varying degrees of EDITOR first music video. While the most acclaimed bands. Within a success. The Reason has always band has been together for a year, they have played over 200 drawn from personal experi- Four bands in two cities in one week = one mere two years, their dedication ences and natural progression unwashed, hoarse-voiced, tuckered-out young speaks volumes about where when writing songs. lady. they are today. "The reaction "I'm just doing my best," says This wild and crazy week brought me to two "We've been crazy busy this to us has been White. "When I sing about completely different cities to see four completely last year" says White. "Recently, personal issues, I find that I can different bands, all four who have changed popular a lot of our friends have gotten better than express more emotion, which music in their own right. In Montreal, I saw a band married and started careers. translates into the fans really that changed alternative rock and a band that revo- We've been pursuing our dreams we could have picking up on what we're all lutionized the blues. In Minneapolis, I saw the best in a totally different type of life- imagined." about." from across the pond, and satisfied my weakness style and can honestly say we Utilizing three vocalists, the for the skinny and British. have no regrets." - ADAM WHITE band's live act is so intense that After forming in the winter while on tour last year, White hundred shows across Canada Here, in a special edition of A Fan's Notes, are the of 2003, The Reason released fell off stage and punctured his and northern U.S.A., gaining reviews of Touring Fan 2005, or as I like to call it, an EP packed with power- lip. further exposure through recent The Greatest Week Ever. ful punk infused melodies. "For the next time around, I've However, it wasn't until the performances at Edgefest and Wakestock. taken some precautions," laughs Pearl Jam following year after the band White. "We've begun using a "We're at our best when Bell Centre, Montreal signed with Smallman Records, synthesizer and keyboard in our Sept. 15, 2005 that they released their criti- performing for the fans," says White. "Sure, we get nervous songs, and hopefully those will Grade: A cally acclaimed debut album, provide a safety wall so I don't at the big festivals, and there's Ravenna. The recording pro- end up at the hospital again." Pearl Jam played one of the largest shows on cess drew heavily upon each always pressure being a new band playing with high profile The Reason kicked off their now completed Canadian tour on Sept. 15 in band member's diverse musical their latest tour Sept. 19, Montreal. Playing to another sold-out crowd, Pearl backgrounds, and consequently acts like Pennywise. But so far, the reaction to us has been recently playing the Ramada Jam treated the Bell Centre to another epic set list crossed the boundaries between Entertainment Center, opening that, like the Winnipeg show, featured an eclectic punk and dance. better than we could have imag- ined." for Strung Out and Comeback mix of Pearl Jam favourites. In an era where many artists Kid. Their new album is due in However, their uncertainty feel pressure to not alienate fans, stores this spring. The first half of the show featured fast, raw rock- White isn't shy about sharing of fans' reactions to a shift in ers that had a sweaty Eddie Vedder laying on the stage in awe of their own intensity. Porch, Even Flow and Do The Evolution featured classic Vedder screams and howls and classic Mike McCready Cultural & Language guitar solos. Mentor Program The second half of the show was a stark contrast to its fast, hard beginning. 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15 september 26 2005 the projector- the birth of american flamewhip

For The Blues"

EFRI-RA 0 BY JENNIFER JULARBAL primarily a vocalist, playing guitar to original music she co-wrote with Bauer. People will also Sept m 9111. Picture it: Menomonee, Wisconsin 2003. A get the chance to see Bauer exercise his vocal & October 1st band from Winnipeg plays a basement show chords along with playing the drums. at a punk rock house and meets a guy who American Flamewhip does not have a bass repeatedly talks about 10 feet of American player, which also adds to the theme of experi- black leather fuelled by alcohol. He calls it his mentation. Although the band regularly plays as American flame whip and when cracked, lights a trio, you may also see the band play as a duo. on fire. This is the stuff that inspires musicians The need to play with two members came out LIV EIVTIERTAI to write songs, but in this case it inspired a of the band's desire to play shows in Mitchell's WEDNESDAY band's name. absence. Mitchell is currently touring with Juno American Flamewhip is comprised of long- nominated band Nathan. time Winnipeg musicians Joanne Rodriguez Unlike the band's usual lineup, the duo has (vocals/guitar), Chris Bauer (drums), and more of a punk rock aesthetic. Damon Mitchell (guitar). The group is a "Damon adds the rock candy," says Rodriguez. powerhouse of sorts when you look at each "He's hard, sweet, and sticky." member's history. Rodriguez's past projects Although American Flamewhip has only been include the country band Off the Wagon and around for less than a year, they have been able For 2 People more recently, she was the lead singer in rock to land high profile shows. The band originally Small Pitcher .IgtImo" 2- 4 -9 band The VaGiants. Bauer was also a member formed in the fall of 2004 under the name The ToPPill PizZa- of The VaGiants, as well as the punk band Speed Demons and opened for Toronto band Or 4 People. Stagmummer, who recorded with engineer C'mon — fronted by Canadian producer Ian Steve Albin? (recognized for recording Nirvana's Blurton. The band's first show as American In Utero.) Mitchell is the lead singer and gui- Flamewhip was opening for the all-female rock tarist in one of Winnipeg's best known bands, band The Donnas on their Canadian tour in The New Meanies, who were signed to Virgin April 2005. Records Canada at one point. American Flamewhip has just finished record- a7 GARY ST., WPG., American Flamewhip's combined resumes ing their first limited edition EP, tentatively CaterirtqApt.ial inlut4. Kt 11 f.eA#Aurolli. RON 41.1 in rock, punk, country, and blues bands make titled The Better Half. For the band, the appeal their sound unique. The band has described of recording an EP is being able to sell copies their music as rock 'n' roll at heart, but don't of their music inexpensively. The EP will retail be surprised to hear a country or soul ballad in around $5. Rodriguez says that a fan will, "still their set. Their live shows are a smorgasbord of be able to by the EP and a beer and a half with original and cover songs. Keeping the audience a termer." interested is important to the band's live shows. The band will begin working on a full length "We want to make every show like Christmas," CD to be released in early 2006. Plans for a says Rodriguez. Canadian tour are also in the works for the Or maybe like Halloween. The band's last spring. show at The Quiffs CD' release party featured You can catch the next American Flamewhip the trio wearing Mexican wrestling masks for live show at the Albert on Thursday, September the duration of their set. 29, with the Edmonton band Twin Fangs. For The idea of experimentation is another theme more information contact the Albert at 943- the band is playing with. For many people, this 8433. project will be the first chance to see Rodriguez,

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"Meg White, who looks nearly asleep at the drum kit, showed touring fan 2005 us that she really can drum, han- dling rocket-fast tempos without continued... even opening her eyes." "It was a truly beautiful ending to a mas- terpiece of a show."

"Alex Kapranos is truly a charming and engaging frontman, and surprisingly, has quite a vocal range."

The White Stripes us their beautiful classics like hauntingly beautiful sing along. show. awesome), they played all the Bell Centre, Montreal The Scientist and Politik paired It was a truly beautiful ending Covering most of their self- Franz classics like the phenom- Sept. 17, 2005 with new tunes such as Speed of to a masterpiece of a show. titled debut and revealing many enal 40" and the danceable Tell Grade: B+ Sound and show opener Square new songs, Franz Ferdinand Her Tonight. One. Chris Martin's vocals were Franz Ferdinand were the most fun you could Alex Kapranos is truly a The White Stripes took the flawless, and the band success- Target Centre, Minneapolis have at a live show. Their charming and engaging front- same stage two days later, play- fully created a generous, room Sept. 21, 2005 music is meant to be moved to. man, and surprisingly, has quite ing to an audience about half filling sound, sending chills Grade: A Taking a chance and playing a vocal range. the size. And although the down the spine and raising everyone's favourite Take Me It has been said that Franz Detroit duo is made up of only goose bumps. Quite possibly the best thing Out early into the set, Franz Ferdinand was formed in a guitarist and a drummer, they Martin ran and jumped out of Scotland since plaid, Ferdinand got to try out some order to create "music for girls were anything but simple. around the stage, running from Franz Ferdinand brought their of their new tunes such as the to dance to." And with their Gracing an elaborate jungle mic stand to piano in a frenzy catchy retro dance rock to the catchy This Boy and Walk perfect blend of art deco dance set (all black, red and white, of lights. It was the light show stage of the Target Centre on Away, and successfully held and guitar rock , they truly have of course), a top hat-clad Jack that made this technical marvel Sept. 21. the attention of their audience, succeeded. If there's one thing White wordlessly rocketed of a show really stand out. Playing to a sectioned-off por- without using the ultra famous you'll do at a Franz Ferdinand through a set list that was half From large screens in the tion of the huge venue, Franz single as a crutch. show, it's dance. the size of Pearl Jam's and back, to impressive frenetic Ferdinand played to a crowd of Along with quite a few new double the speed. Playing all strobes, Coldplay's simple, no more than 700 people mak- songs (which, I must say, are the Stripes faves such as Seven beautiful music made for an ing for a very intimate, Nation Army and Hardest Button interesting contrast with their club-like to Button, White made up for heavily produced stage show. his slightly off kilter vocals with Although the set list was his truly killer guitar licks. admittedly predictable, New tunes such as Blue there were really no Orchid and The Nurse sounded misses in the set. even more tight live, and White Ending with Fix Stripes comfort food from De You, the audi- Stijl made for a well-rounded ence mir- night. But it was the down rored the and dirty blues track Ball and video, Biscuit that really showed of giving White's deft musicianship. a Meg White, who looks nearly asleep at the drum kit, showed us that she really can drum, handling rocket-fast tempos without even opening her eyes. But no matter how cute she is behind the kit, she really can't sing.

Coldplay Target Centre, Minneapolis Sept. 20, 2005 Grade: A+

Coldplay, who have been compared to such rock pio- neers as U2, really solidified their title as the biggest band in the world at the Target Centre in Minneapolis. As if there was any doubt. Coldplay played an abso- lutely perfect set list, giving 1 7 ITIUSIC I • september 26 2005 the projector- abused by the used

The Used w/ Alexisonfire, Underoath, Day of Contempt, & Street Drum Corps The Convention Centre O September 16, 2005

BY DAN VERVILLE The one bright spot of be punk music's answer to the night came with the first the Blue Man Group, banging As the lights began to slowly headlining band, the always away on exhaust pipes and fire fade, the shrill cry of a legion entertaining Alexisonfire. extinguishers. of adolescent girls broke the Perhaps the most popular The energy level in the room silence in anticipation for the Canadian hardcore band on never really died down over band about to take the stage. the scene took to the stage and the course of the night and by And this wasn't the Backstreet delivered an amazing, energy- the time The Used took to the Boys concert. laden set laced with classics stage, the fans were more than The crowd of about 4,000 ready to rock. Starting off with fans, whose average age "The one their lead single off their latest couldn't be much over sixteen, release, Take It Away, The Used who came out to see Utah bright spot worked the crowd into a frenzy punk/hardcore outfit The Used as they continued with In Your at the Convention Centre on of the night Eyes and their first big hit The Sept. 16th were let down. Big came with the Taste Of Ink. time. Added to the $45 ticket Lead singer Bert McCracken cost were the terrible acoustics first headlin- then began to get a little ridic- of the Convention Centre, ulous, dropping the F bomb the undeniable locker room ing, the always a ridiculous amount of times Yellowcard stench, the plastic pop bottle entertaining then telling everyone to give w/ Rufio and Moneen projectiles and a short set by their friends the finger. Burton Cummings Theatre the headlining band. Alexisonfire. After slowing things down Sept. 20, 2005 The concert began promis- with On My Own and declar- ingly enough as the Aussie like 44, Caliber Love Letter ing it the official crowd surfing BY DAN VERVILLE house in a few simple melodies band Day of Contempt played and Waterwings, not before song, they quickly wrapped up before finishing off the song to an already energized crowd finishing off with the amazing their set only to return two They may be one of many amid screams and applause. who began crowd surfing at one-two punch of Pulmonary minutes later and play one MTV pop-punk poster bands, Using his amazing energy, the strum of a single chord. Archery and Accidents. encore. but they sure know how to put he pulled everyone up from Florida's Underoath followed Before The Used could All I can say is this: if your on a good show. their seats and broke down the with a short set that was eas- finally take the stage, a drum- fans are willing to shell out 45 In front of a plethora of junior ily forgettable, as they seemed ming group played for roughly seemingly unbreakable barrier. bucks, you better play more high students and others alike, Yellowcard had no barrier to more preoccupied with spit- 20 minutes, filling the air with than nine songs. Yellowcard played the Burt on beats that many began danc- overcome. Even before they ting and spraying water on the Sept. 20, sans co-founder and ing to. They were the Street took they stage, there were a fans lucky enough to be close guitarist Ben Harper. But the to the barricades. Drum Corps and seemed to few chants urging the band on fans didn't seem to mind. The stage after a twenty-minute lull Jacksonville band between sets. stole the show, Once they but not before "...he pulled took the stage, Store Hours openers Rufio everyone up they didn't Mon—Thurs and Moneen got disappoint. RED RIVER into the act. from their Backed by 7:45 am to 8:15 pm Being older some aestheti- MERCANTILE Fri acts compared seats and cally pleasing to Yellowcard, broke down lights, the 7:45 am to 4:15 pm Rufio and violin driven Moneen lacked the seemingly rockers didn't a connection let up, playing with the younger unbreakable many songs St flE12 RCS audience, who barrier." from their 1.5 Everyone didn't seem to million-selling care for either Ocean Avenue. band, despite cheering after Despite some early technical Needs every song. difficulties, the band managed Halfway through Moneen's to survive and hit all the right great set, which included Start notes, and even throwing in a A Angry... End Mad and the ever- couple classics like Avondale so catchy Are We Really Happy and A.WO.L., which the With Who We Are Right Now?, younger crowd clearly hadn't Little many began to sit down in heard before. their seats, unfamiliar with the Yellowcard's energy level did typical Moneen. not let up all night, as violinist Sugar It was then that lead singer Sean Mackin made sure that Kenny Bridges took control of everyone was singing along, the situation. Thanking the clapping or just having a good During audience for listening and pay- time. ing attention, despite not being Yellowcard finally shut fully involved like the usual things down after an hour and the Moneen crowd, he rewarded half set, playing a three-song them with an up close and per- encore that included a semi- sonal finale. Halfway through acoustic version of Cigarette, Day The Passing Of America, Kenny their new single Lights and headed to the first few rows of Sounds, and finally Ocean Located just inside the William St. Atrium Entrance the audience, singing, interact- Avenue, the one song everyone ing and standing on seats. had been waiting for. Another Service Provided By Your RRCSA He then played role of maestro, directing the packed 118 september 26 2005 theprojector

Backstreet Boys MTS Centre Sept. 7, 2005 backstreet's back, alright If you think catchy pop one was left out. Arguably, the Boys are a few years Older, women, and senior women. beats, overdone pyrotechnics the most flashy tune was their some of them now play instru- There was no end. It seems the and coordinated dance moves newest single, I Just Want You ments (Nick gave the guitar a Boys appeal to pretty much are very un-cool, do not read To Know, that was smattered whirl and Kevin played piano), everyone with the ability to another line further. But if you with fireworks and explosions and Nick Carter has slightly bear children. think that matching outfits, to end the show lost his mind. Carter was the The Boys looked more pol- predictable five-part harmo- ham of the night, throwing ished than ever: not a dance nies and melodrama make The whole himself about the stage in a move out of step and not a note life worth living, I encourage rock star fashion projecting a out of tune. This was made you to share my account of evening was look at me attitude. However, more noticeable after opening my musical dream come true: the fans did nothing but egg act Kaci Brown (whose disk is the September 7 'Never Gone' exactly what him on, cheering louder each not even released in Canada at Backstreet Boys concert at the I had dreamt time he did something out- this point in time) and her two MTS Centre. landish. out-of-sync backup dancers With a staircase of bright about during all The MTS Centre has never opened the show with a very lights nearly blinding the seen so many females at one sloppy R&B-meets-pop per- audience, the Boys made an of my pre-teen time. Glancing around, my formance. entrance with The Call that years.... estimate of how many male All I can say to sum up my stirred up a mighty roar of fans (or boyfriends of female Winnipeg BSB experience is screams and squeals of glee. fans) attended BSB would be this: it was over the top, slight- They sang all the BSB hits, The whole evening was 1 in every 200. There were a ly cheesy and the best night of including Quit Playing Games exactly what I had dreamt ton of little girls, junior high my entire life. (With My Heart), Everybody about during all of my pre-teen girls, high school girls, college and All I Have To Give. Not years, with a few exceptions: and university girls, married

tequila mockingbird reunites

Tequila Mockingbird Pyramid Cabaret Sept. 16, 2005

BY CARA LYTWYN second song. His smoldering thing. Existing for close to 12 attraction and electric stage years, gone for five and back Winnipeg, R2X-216 WildOnTanning©shawcable.com I stood in a very packed presence is appealing to the with a bang, TM has shown Pyramid Cabaret and watched entire crowd. They sound so they still have what it takes as a diverse crowd of rockers connected and straight for- and more. I recommend pick- swarmed to the floor for the ward, as if their five year hia- ing up an old school disc, Any highly anticipated reunion tus was actually a continuous Shape or Form or Queen Soul show of Tequila Mockingbird. tour. Every member stands out (featuring a few live tracks). A strange discourse is trans- individually with their talent/ If you have the chance, Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night at formed into an obnoxious roar sound, but they somehow all check out the solid live as the first chords are echoed come together to create pure performance from Tequila rock, the stuff that jumps up Mockingbird. and grabs your ass. I also must mention the THE CORRAL Immediately Three songs into their set warmly received opening you know Tapscott picked up a guitar band Why, followed by a LIVE COUNTRY BANDS which completely amplified very enjoyable Telepathic Hosted by they are good. the Tequila Mockingbird's Butterflies, featuring songs DJ DICKIEZ vibe. Songs I've never heard to sound like "Johnny Cash (Thursday & Friday) They are very have such familiarity with on amphetamines" eloquently and DJ SOX (Saturday) good. thoughtful lyrics like, "You described by lead singer, are my windshield." Rejean Ricard. Or visit our Tequila Mockingbird has a With undertones from The VLT Lounge and into the dark bar. Immediately pure sound with warm control Beatles, The Kinks, and mir- you know they are good. They and some funk undertones roring the best that comes Shenanigans Pub are very good. in the bass and keyboard. out of Franz Ferdinand, The The front men are all sport- Definite influences include Strokes, and Aqueduct, these THE CORRAL ing the sexy, slept-in Sam Tragically Hip, Our Lady guys were my headliners Robert's beards with rolled Peace and Maroon 5. of the night. If you enjoy a 3740 PORTAGE AVENUE up sleeves, ready to please. (THE HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS) Near the end of their set they high energy show featuring Lead singer, Matt Tapscott's exploded with a cover of Pink catchy guitar and rough sex dark, hypnotic eyes linger on Floyd's Another Brick in the with a drum set, you might every note beneath the red lit Wall. I've never heard Pink want to catch The Telepathic The place to be! hue. "My Mascara is about to Floyd live, but was quite sure Butterflies live. run," he announces before the I'd just had a taste of the real

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In the Heat of the Moment Den of Thieves C'mon The Trews Universal Music Canada, 2005 EPIC, 2005

The Hip, Our Lady Peace, the band; there must have been a lot of After hearing this album, one is full throttle on good hard rock tunes, Barenaked Ladies, 54/40... all differ- lovin'-gone-bad on tour as nearly all tempted to throw back a few cold and that simply cannot be ignored. ent types of music, but all archetypical the songs evolve around this theme brews in an attempt to recuperate The sound menu echoes crashing epics Canadian bands. Add The Trews to the (the heart accenting the album cover from the pounding musical assault that of a Sabbath-esque quality that is sure list. serves a purpose). C'mon breaks open on the table. This to pleasure any classic rock palate. The Trews' sophomore album, Den But mediocre lyrics are forgiven with album will deliver a thorny bundle of A tasty mix of intense and powerful of Thieves, only certifies that the Nova MacDonald's engaging holler and some rock straight to your stereo, and she'll guitar explosions, catchy lyrics, and Scotia quartet deserves a permanent serious guitar playing from brother keep on screaming until the final spin. concrete drumbeats intermingle into a place alongside other Canadian greats. John-Angus. I can't help but compare Following their debut album, satisfying sensory experience. Den of Thieves is a solid rock 'n' these brothers to the Robinson broth- Midnight is the Answer (2004), Toronto Their songs are short, solid and roll album demonstrating the band's ers of The Black Crowes, especially rock trio C'mon has released their distinctive of a group that wants to versatile sound. Head-banging, heavy once hearing the retro-rock track Got sophomore album, In the Heat of the blow out your eardrums, hard and fast. metal tunes like the album-opener Fire Myself to Blame. Moment (2005), a solid testament that Thankfully there is not a single sappy Up Ahead are mixed with poppy, radio This time around they worked true rock is alive and pulsing strongly love song in the mix Loud and domi- play like So She's Leaving and Poor 01' with big name producer Jack Douglas through their gristly riffs and mosh nating tracks like This is Your Captain Broken Hearted Me and heartache- (Aerosmith) to help transfer their live provoking drumbeats. Produced by Al and Cut Me Down are overflowing inspired ballads like I Can't Say and energy onto disc. Not much help is P (Death From Above 1979) and Daryl with prickly riffs barbed by boom- Naked (my favourite Trews tune until needed for a band whose debut album Smith (Sloan), and with the musical ing beats that make your head bang I found out it was a cover). had the most played track on the 2004 talents of lead singer and guitarist Ian along uncontrollably with the masses, Songs were written on the road, Canadian rock charts (Not Ready to Go) Blurton (Bionic, Change of Heart), whether you like it or not. as they proved themselves to be the and whose gigs include opening for bassist Katie Lynn Campbell (Nashville If you are looking to dust off the hardest-working Canadian band by The Rolling Stones and Robert Plant. Pussy), and drummer Randy Curnew, denim tuxedo and rock out, look no doing 200 shows over the past two it is likely to throw a mighty whallop further my friend. years. Singer Colin MacDonald claims - JILLIAN BROWN of rock. Den of Thieves is more personal for the Although some of their songs produce - JOANNA FULTZ musically identical DNA, C'mon goes

Once a World We Rock for a Reason Attics Freq 107 Compilation 2005

Having just become acquainted with as they come. Clearly this band has Balance basically makes or breaks a Marred only with a few rough spots some of the music by the Attics, I some things it wants to say and some compilation CD. (ahem, Driver), the album stays fairly thought I would get my hands on their things it wants people to understand. Too many rock songs or too many consistent with two or three upbeat new album, Once a World. The album This band is trying to do more than slow songs can really affect the album songs, followed by a slower introspec- was released two weeks ago and com- make music: they are trying to make negatively. On Freq 107's second tive song, which may come off as for- bines the latest Brit-rock with a unique a connection. annual compilation album, they've put mulaic. But you can't deny the impec- and solid approach to rhythm. The album was recorded in at together a great roster of regulars and cable shamelessness and flow of the The Attics, which consists of Private Ear Recordings in Winnipeg have a solid album that's worth a few album which picks up and slows down drummer Aaron Klassen, bassist and was produced by Joao Carvalho spins. right when you feel it should. Chris Rademaker, and guitarists Rob whose credits include Sarah Slean and WRFAR is a great collection of songs Freq 107 is a great alternative radio Mitchell and Rene Campbell, exists in Pilate, among others, and it shows. with many stand-out tracks, especially station and it's time that Winnipeggers' a highly developed envelope of talent. This is no tin can thing, and it sure from Winnipeg's own Vanderveen and looking for a change in their music diet Their sound is seamless, professional, doesn't sound like their first kick at it Projektor. The album never really gets give it a try. WRFAR should be more and passionate. either. This may be their debut album redundant and after a couple spins it than enough to whet their palate. The lyrics that accompany are any- but nothing is lost. These guys are seems to improve in value. The sounds The best part about it? You can pick thing but superficial. Inspiration, clearly seasoned professionals. from the fifteen different bands are it up for only $10.71 with all proceeds injustice, and change all permeate their Overall, Once a World is a dedicated diverse and enough to keep your head going towards the United Way. respective songs and find their places and thought-provoking album that is bobbing for awhile to some great alter- - DAN VERVILLE within the music. Songs about alco- going to turn some heads. native tracks holism and war are juxtaposed next to themes of faith and love. There is no -BRENDA BOONSTRA surface scratching here: it is as honest

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from the cutting room floor winnipeg at the movies

BY ALAN MACKENZIE • One of the big buzz films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year is a biopic about Truman Capote which was filmed right here in Winnipeg. Capote stars Phillip Seymour Hoffman (Boogie Nights, Owning Mahoney) in the The Exorcism of Emily Rose title role and was directed by Bennett Miller, Various Theatres who previously directed the acclaimed doc- Now Playing umentary The Cruise. The film is already receiving Oscar-talk at the annual festival, BY ALAN MACKENZIE The film begins with the arrest of whose biggest previous film was which is pretty exciting for Winnipeggers. Father Moore (Tom Wilkinson) after White Chicks, hold her own along- So far Winnipeg's Hollywood legacy is fter sitting through Exorcist: Emily's death. Moore then meets his side Linney and Wilkinson. filled with bad TV movies (Hell on Heels: The Beginning last year, I was agnostic lawyer, Erin Bruner (Laura The film is most interesting during The Battle of Mai), Kay), cheapo horror very reluctant when I first Linney) and we watch Emily's story the interrogation scenes. Through flicks ( Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fu filled, heard about The Exorcism of Emily unfold as a courtroom drama. flashbacks, Emily's state of mind is and that big budget one no one would have Rose. I did not think I could handle The great thing is the Exorcist- shown from the opposing points of cared about if it hadn't been filmed here another poor imitation of The Exorcist. meets-Law-and-Order formula actu- view, and we find ourselves in the (Shall We Dance). If I want to see a seemingly innocent ally works. At times you become so middle of a debate about whether The local film industry must be excited girl puking, swearing, and violently wrapped up in the theological dis- there is a Heaven and Hell, God about this, since it could raise the city's pro- gyrating, I'll go to a Canadlnns cussion in the courtroom that you and Devil, and demons that pos- file for production companies, and perhaps nightclub. Thankfully, this film, from forget you are watching a film that, sess our bodies. Ultimately, the film open the doors for our crews to work on director Scott Derrickson, doesn't go at its core, is a horror story. When takes the religion stance just so it higher calibre films. that route; instead it manages to be the scares come they are completely can work better as a horror movie, Does it matter to the rest of us, though? scary, but not gory, and does so in an unexpected, which makes them all but there is still plenty of room for Probably not. Once these movies are out unconventional way. the more terrifying. discussion. there playing in theatres and sitting on The Exorcism of Emily Rose is A movie like this couldn't work A few clichés of both the hor- video store shelves, no one cares where they (loosely) based on the true story of without a great cast. Linney and ror and courtroom drama varieties were made. If someone sees Hoffman and Anneliese Michel, a young German Wilkinson are terrific in the leads, become unavoidable (I don't know co-star Chris Cooper on screen they'll see woman who died after a series of and Campbell Scott also does a how many times Father Moore has it as a Hollywood production, and nothing exorcisms in the early '70s. Her par- good job as the prosecuting attor- to tell us "I just want to tell Emily's else. ents and the priest performing the ney. The real surprise is relative story"), but overall the film works. True home-grown films are different. A exorcism were sued for negligent newcomer Jennifer Carpenter as The Exorcism of Emily Rose cult classic like Guy Maddin's Tales from the homicide. The argument was that Emily Rose. The role is crucial to is probably the scariest film this Gimli Hospital is such a unique vision that Michel was epileptic, psychotic, and the film and she pulls it off with year, and the most original take on audiences can't help but ask, "Where the in terrible need of medication. intensity. It's great to see an actress, demonic horror in ages. hell did this come from?" Many great Winnipeg-made movies even feature our city as its setting. Maddin's The Saddest Music in the World and Jeff Solylo's african doc leaves East of Euclid are both set in surreal versions of River City, while Noam Gonnick's con- troversial Stryker showcased a gang infested North End to international film festival us fishing for answers audiences. My personal favourite Winnipeg movie Darwin's Nightmare is Crimewave, John Paizs' first feature, in DVD Preview which a mute screenwriter, attempting to create the ultimate colour crime movie, BY BRANT BATTERS economic disaster that is currently the fish industry. Each story is befriends a young girl and teaches her about underway in Tanzania. Nile Perch more heart wrenching and sicken- filmmaking and Winnipeg (some city tran- Sometimes it's good not to know were introduced to Lake Victoria ing then the last. sit jobs are explained). much about a movie going into it. and are being harvested for expen- Director, Hubert Sauper switches The Winnipeg Film Group has an Sometimes you wish you had been sive markets in Europe. These back and forth between scenes that amazing catalogue of short and feature forewarned for the physical and emo- large fish are not native to the will make you well up with pity to films from local filmmakers. Often WFG tional toll a movie will have you. lake. With no natural enemies, they ones that will enrage you. In one shorts play before a feature at the WFG's Darwin's Nightmare starts off have consumed the remainder of the scene we watch orphans fight each Cinematheque theatre (like cartoons and with a beautiful overhead shot of a fish, and have in turn disrupted the other for scraps of food (when you newsreels in the old days), and some are plane crossing over Lake Victoria in lake's natural ecology. see what it is that they eat to sur- also available on DVD. Shorts like Kevin Tanzania. I thought I was in store In one of the most maddening vive, you will see why I was left Doherty's Something for Santa and Lorne for a profound and visually stun- moments on the film, European nauseated.) In another, we see them Bailey's The Milkman Cometh are definitely ning look at the ecological situation investors remark how well the fish sniffing glue in an alley so they may worth seeking-out. surrounding the Nile Perch. In the industry is going and how benefi- sleep and forget their daily lives. Hopefully, Hollywood's Winnipeg inva- next shot, an air traffic controller cial it is for Tanzania. But as the I believe documentaries raise sion, which seems to be growing steadily, is seen humourously chasing and camera pans outside, a child with awareness and hope to inspire gives local crews enough experience and swatting a fly in his tower. I then one leg is shown hobbling by on change. The only problem I have money to continue with their own proj- thought that maybe some of the crutches. with this film is that is does such an ects, but doesn't keep them so busy that preachiness of other documenta- The viewer is introduced to a amazing job showing the plight of they can't find time for their own visions. ries might be infused with some host of characters: the fish pilots the Tanzanians that I was left feel- I'd hate to see all our local talent go to humour. from Russia and the Tanzanian ing depressed and helpless. The another Wishmaster. It would be nice to say But in the end I left the theatre prostitutes who service them for evils in Tanzania are so large and an Oscar-winner came from here though, feeling depressed and nauseous. $10/night; the fishermen and the widespread, as an individual I wouldn't it? As the film progresses the audi- children they have orphaned for would have no idea where to start. ence becomes witness to the socio- their trade; and others affected by

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...all about brangelina

PAMELA ROZ, COLUMNIST BY LARA NESPLAK important and our animals here at a continued relationship between The home are important too," says Holli Manitoba Museum and The Winnipeg "Oh my GOSH! Did you hear what he Manitoba Museum and The Brad did? What about Jennifer? I mean, Moncrieff, communications and pub- Humane Society. Winnipeg Humane Society held lic relations manager for The Manitoba "Hopefully we'll be able to do I don't really care what he did, but how the first ever joint adoption fair Museum. "This is our way of doing he went about doing it was SO wrong!" T another adoption fair next year", that took place on Sept. 10 and 11, that. This is one way we are acting." Moncrieff says. "It worked out really Sound familiar? It should to those of allowing the public the opportunity to you who paid the slightest bit of atten- The Manitoba Museum has created well on both sides." adopt a new pet, or to make a donation Living on the Edge, a new homegrown The adoption fair raised $100.00 for tion to one of the newest 'it' couples of to the Humane Society's capital cam- this last summer. Forget Tomkat! Bring exhibit that will change the way many the Winnipeg Humane Society and paign for a new animal shelter and the of us think of endangered species. The found homes for all of the cats that in Bragelina. Canadian Red Cross. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie quickly exhibit, which will be open until Dec. were present. Moncrieff plans to not Jane Goodall visited Winnipeg 18, highlights animals in Manitoba only include cats in next years fair, but made headlines while filming Mr. and in June to open her new exhibit, Mrs. Smith due to an alleged affair. In that are endangered and explains how dogs as well. Discovering Chimpanzees: The humans have contributed to their near "We have time to work out the the midst of the headlines was Jennifer Remarkable World of Jane Goodall, Aniston, who could just sit back and extinction. kinks," Moncrieff says. "With more • and offered inspiration to get involved. "Living on the Edge offers several time to plan, it will be better." watch the rumors unfold. What a The adoption fair is just one part of a controversy they caused. The lies! The suggestions as to how you can make Starting at the beginning of October, larger effort on behalf of The Manitoba a difference," says Moncrieff. The the Museum gift shop will be selling cheating! The hurt feelings! And we all Museum to be pro-active and to create care because...because...why again? exhibit provides suggestions for those stuffed animal cats and dogs in support awareness about endangered and mis- who want to get involved and protect of the Winnipeg Humane Society. One Because following the lives of celeb- treated animals. rities is just more interesting than real our endangered species, but might not dollar from every stuffed animal sold "It's important for us to put out the be sure how to go about it. will go towards development of the life. message that endangered species are Brad has gone further into commit- Winnipeggers can look forward to Humane Society's new shelter . ment lately by introducing Angelina to Mom._Now, this is a fairly big deal Not sure how to address because the mom is always the one that touchy situation? who'll approve or disapprove. Miss Ps = MAIIL. Jolie must have made a fine impression Maybe a PC response is though because she seems to be a keeper. carlyan4aul Rumor has it (don't ya love rumors?) just what you need. that while Brad's name isn't included on @theprojector.ca the adoption papers for Angelina's new Dear Paul and Carly, Dear Paul and Carly, daughter, Zahara, he will be a large role in her life. Angelina's son Maddox has I have a question about this guy I moved in with my girlfriend a week even reportedly calls Brad, dad. Insta- at school. We're both in the same ago. We've been dating almost a year kids or what? program and he's always hanging now Here's the thing. I don't think I Celebrities even have their opinions around talking to me. I don't hate him, love her anymore and have felt this way for about the famous couple. Rapper 50 but I really don't like him either, and I about a month. I think I'm still in love with Cent, who has had quite a bit of good think he's got a crush on m e . vious girlfriend and we have and bad press himself, decided to dish I catch him staring at me 1- started talking and hanging out some advice for Brad and Angelina. in class. What can I do out again. I don't want On people. monstersandcritics.com, 50 about this? He's a nice to hurt my current girl- said the press would leave the couple guy, but like I said, he's friend, but I'm not happy alone if they were open about every- really annoying, but I in this relationship any thing. He thinks that when you don't don't want to hurt his more. How do I dump allow people to have that information, feelings. her (the current girlfriend) they dig harder. without wrecking her life? Now, normally to keep things inter- Feeling Crushed, 20, Winnipeg esting I would try and argue with 50, Get Me Outta Here, 23, Winnipeg but this time I actually agree with him. PAUL SAYS: If you want things private, keep them PAUL SAYS: that way and vice-versa if you want If this is a letter about me, I am going to be so pissed. them out in the open. There's really no However, as an advice-giving-out-type person I will still Let me get this straight — you have known for a while medium here people. Maybe we under- tell you what has worked on me in the past, and will that didn't want to be in a relationship but instead of say-' estimate 50. He does have some very probably get me kicked out of the Testosterone Club ing this, you move in with her? Are you totally sure you're good points. as a traitor. a guy because, seriously, it sounds like you're missing your The most recent news is of marriage The next time you're talking to him, tell him what a balls. plans for Brangelina. Rumors (there great friend he is or that he is just like an older brother Here's how I see it: You ARE an ass, this IS going to hurt they are again) said that the wedding to you. Or even better, say that he is the next best thing your current girlfriend, and by leaving, you will probably will take please at George Clooney's to a girl. Yeah, that'll do the trick. NOT wreck her life. In fact, I have a feeling that she is home in Italy. Brad and Jen's divorce This is to a dude like malathion is to a mosquito — it going to be better off in the end without you. will be final and Brangelina hope to will stop us dead but without the protestors. plan their wedding shortly after that. CARLY SAYS: Man these celebrities work quickly. CARLY SAYS: Brad (with the whole clan?) will be vis- Leave immediately. Do not pass go, do not grab a "get iting Winnipeg at the end of October to If you don't really like him, why are you so concerned out of jail free card", and do not let the door hit your with his feelings? I wouldn't even give him the "great ass on your way out. If you truly didn't want to hurt film The Assassination of Jesse James. the girlfriend you have now, you wouldn't be in this If you'd like to meet him yourself, friend" line. Treat him the same as you would a girl you had the chance to line up with the who you saw as slightly irritating and not of interest to predicament and there is nothing you can do or say to rest of the city at an extras casting call you as a friend. Although the "older brother" line Paul prevent all of what is soon to hit the fan for you. last month. And if that doesn't work suggested is a fabulous out, there's nothing like exces- Hire someone to counsel you, or someone to beat sive impersonal vagueness to fizzle out a flame. some sense into you. I will even volunteer my time to out...well good luck to ya! Have you do the latter of those two options as a civil service to seen the moves Angelina can pull? fomaie society. , bonus point When we lost left Bonus Point, Mitch had just reunited with ex-girlfriend, Jade. You know, you'd think you'd be happy You took off and didn't say anything . to see me again after all this time. I never heard from you for the entire year you were gone. I know you're Thanks for not Just in to say "Hi " Why are you stopping for really back? a slurpee, Jade.

This slurpee is great'

I mean, this thing, right here? THIS I'm back because I thought is a freaking DRINK! maybe you'd want to meet your son.

THIS ISN'T THE TIME, MEL!

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