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Business Manager James D. Patterson » [email protected] International students
PRODUCTION MANAGER Sarah Sangster » [email protected] contest U of W’s residence entry dates
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Copy & Style Editor Jacquie Nicholson » [email protected] irst-time students arriving from overseas should be allowed access to student housing NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Fearlier, international students say. Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] The move-in day this year was Aug. 30, a day before university orientation and six days before News Production Editor classes started, including a long weekend where Ksenia Prints » [email protected] many venues were closed. “This has always been an issue,” says Vassan COMMENTS EDITOR Aruljothi, a third-year psychology major from Kuala Ben Wood » [email protected] Lumpur, Malaysia, and the UWSA’s International Students’ director. Arts & Culture Editor International students, he says, often arrive at Whitney Light » [email protected] an earlier date than the official residence move-in day and are temporarily stuck somewhere else and Listings Coordinator have to move again. Kristine Askholm » [email protected] “For Canadian students it’s not a problem, they
are used to the customs,” Aruljothi says. “But for in- ENZEN
Sports Editor ternational students it’s a lot more difficult.” S J Kalen Qually [email protected] » He adds that during their move to Winnipeg for AME J university, international students face 40-hour plane Beat Reporter rides, endless transfers and the culture shock associ- Vassan Aruljothi believes international students encounter special problems when faced with the Jenette Martens » [email protected] ated with arriving in new country. residence’s late entry date. But the university position is that rooms must Beat Reporter be prepared for the students’ arrival, and moving up Cameron MacLean » [email protected] the date is not as easy as it sounds. For international students, it’s often hard to co- have been giving information to everybody over the “Our move-in date is very specific,” explains ordinate arrival times with the move-in day because summer,” Jones says. Beat Reporter Lynn Jones from the housing department of student of all the preparations needed in advance. Visas and Sandra Alwardt, a German student attending Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] services. “Sometimes we have little over a week to study permits need to be sought out and interna- the U of W for the fall semester, says that the inabil- get prepped; there’s a lot of annual maintenance that tional flights are often more available or more af- ity to access Lion’s Manor when arriving at the end of Beat Reporter needs to get done.” fordable on days which don’t necessarily line up with August was an inconvenience, but it wasn’t that big James Janzen » [email protected] housing dates. of deal in the end. Aruljothi accepts that uncertainty and stress Aruljothi points out there are differences be- are part of travel, but believes “more could be done.” tween someone coming from Europe and some- He recalls a situation when a student from one coming from Asia who has never visited a west- t h i s w e e k ’ s contributors Turkey arrived in Winnipeg and was picked up from ern country before. He emphasizes the importance the airport by another student. Neither of them knew of reducing initial stress levels for such students by Curran Faris, Laura Kunzelman, Kelly Nickie, Tom Llewellin, where they were supposed to go. Aruljothi, a former having a place to stay where they can safely unpack Aaron Epp, Jennifer Hanson, Dana Murray, Mikale Fenton, resident advisor at Lion’s Manor, was called on his their belongings and start settling in before the Holly Rose, Ashley Buleziuk, Don Moman, David EisBrenner, cell phone. school year begins. Graham Podolecki, Conrad Sweatman, Matthew Gemmel, Brooke Dmytriw, Alex Garcia, Jon Villaverde, “Where do we go now?” they asked him. “We can’t blame the housing office though,” Brad Pennington, Steven Kotelniski Because the pair were unable to access student Aruljothi says. “We’re not at all against the university housing, Aruljothi helped arrange accommodations administration. They are doing really great, but there
The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of for the new student. are certain issues we need to pinpoint.” Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland However, international students aren’t being The University of Manitoba had similar move- Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community members are invited to participate. For more left out in the cold en masse. Information about stu- in dates and guidelines at the beginning of this school information on how to become a member go to www.uniter. ca, or call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the dent housing and residence guidelines is available year, but many students had the opportunity to stay Canadian University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. online and in both the university’s International with a “welcome family,” says Margarita Rowley, the SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS ARE WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in Students Guidebook and the Residence Handbook. U of M international student advisor. text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) format to [email protected], or the relevant section editor. Deadline for submissions is Plenty of resources for anybody coming to Canada According to Rowley, the welcome family pro- 6:00 p.m. Thursday, one week before publication. Deadline for and the University of Winnipeg for the first time are gram is very popular and effective. Local Winnipeg advertisements is noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to print submitted material. easily accessible on the university’s website. families volunteer to take in international students The Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the right to edit Jones explains that student residence stan- who arrive earlier than the assigned move-in day for length and/or style. dards need to be consistent, and affordable tempo- and give them a place to stay until they can get into rary options are made available for those who arrive student residence. CONTACT US » early. Aruljothi believes he has the answer to the U of General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 “We’re very clear in all of our correspon- W’s problem, though: Editors: 204.786.9497 dence [regarding the move-in day] . . . we certainly “Just let us in.” Fax: 204.783.7080 Email: [email protected]
LOCATION » Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg How effective are the increases 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 in security measures?
Mouseland Press Board of Directors: Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Ben Kelsey Romano, Steven Holt, Becky Rudd, Wickström (chair), Dean Dias, Daniel Blaikie, Vivian 1st year Education 4th year Computer Sciences 1st year Education Belik, Brendan Sommerhalder, Brian Gagnon “It’s good to know people’s “They’re not thorough “They put the students’ minds For inquiries email: [email protected] bags are being searched.” enough. If someone was at ease, especially the first to bring a gun and they year students. But if someone saw a bag search, they’d wanted to sneak something in Cover Image put it in their pocket.” it would be easy.” Kurtis Podolecki, Navsharan Warraich, Kim Penzhorn, 3rd year “Territory part 1 - AMAZE 2006” 1st year Criminal Justice 1st year Sciences Business Administration
by Seripop “If someone actually wants “They make you feel safer “When people checked the to do something, the cops than usual.” bags I could’ve had lots of Seripop is currently showing at won’t prevent them.” stuff. They weren’t checking the Martha Street Studio well at all.”
PHOTOS BY Laura Kunzelman contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 NEWS 0 Questions arise in the wake of graffiti threat Faculty member wary of administration’s actions Local
Stacy Cardigan Smith in terms of security. ing the reasons behind school threats and not just News Briefs News assignment editor He also questions whether some of the tactics the increased security that results from them. Compiled by Alex Garcia, Cameron MacLean, employed by university administration focus on a “What is the rage that drives young men to Laura Kunzelman, Stacy Cardigan Smith “governance through insecurity” approach, which threaten to shoot or to commit violence against ampus life regained some normality he explains as follows: their classmates?” he asks. Tuesday as doors, which had remained “You take a disturbance, magnify it, amplify Hurley agrees this is important and says the locked since the security threat two weeks it through the media, through other authority fig- university will look at how it can best gather infor- C ures like the police and the administration, and you mation and put it into practice. One place it may ago ,were finally opened and bag searches of all Fish politics those entering the university ceased. create a climate of fear under the guise of protect- look is at some of the emergency preparedness But students, staff and faculty are still making ing your wards.” plans utilized in high schools. For all U of W politics junkies, CKUW has sense of the U of W administration’s actions and This climate of fear has given rise to specula- The university made a number of high profile a new radio talk show directly aimed at student motivations during the scare, and discovering what tion and rumours. security announcements in July, and at a press con- politics on campus. the lasting changes will mean for university life. Some students felt the increased police pres- ference Sept. 26, U of W president Lloyd Axworthy Every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. on CKUW The university has been in a heightened state ence seen on campus only heightened tensions. announced that “Some of the measures we starting 95.9 fm, The Fishbowl is hosted by Devon King and David EisBrenner. It is meant to give stu- of security since a message was found in a men’s “[The police on campus] increases peo- planning during the summer will accelerate.” dents an opportunity to get more involved with washroom Sept. 19. The note threatened violence ple’s fears, makes them look over their shoul- He cited cameras as an example. and informed about political events happen- Sept. 26. Although the threat proved to be empty ders,” says fourth-year psychology major Courtney “We have to be a little bit critical of how this ing at the university. While focusing primarily words, life on campus was highly disrupted, with Desaulniers. is being handled in furtherance of those types of on local U of W events, the show also plans students waiting nearly an hour at times to gain Dan Hurley, the university’s director of exter- agendas,” Loewen says. “I’m not a conspiracy theo- on covering the municipal coalition of student access to the campus while bags were searched. nal and alumni affairs, says that the university has rist, but I think this fits very nicely together.” not been attempting to keep the university popula- He worries these security issues will divert unions that recently formed in Edmonton and Many students, faculty and staff feel that steps other national student-related subjects. tion in the dark. attention and funding away from areas that really taken by the university were warranted. People were The show is also available online at “When faced with the message that we had… need it, such as community and outreach program- granted academic amnesty on Sept. 26, resulting in http://fishbowlshow.wordpress.com/ halls that were eerily quiet and only about a third of we decided to be proactive…we had to move quickly ming. to deal with the security situation,” he says. The university has been in contact with all students showing up for class. Prominent Israeli-Arab speaker A group of students, faculty, staff and others levels of government in terms of increased funding, “I’m going because I don’t want the terror- reveals “the real deal” ists to win,” said fourth-year English major Alan met daily following the threat’s discovery, Hurley Hurley says, adding that funding for security initia- Chorney on Sept. 26. “I thought it was good what says. On Sept. 25, three educational sessions for fac- tives will not come at the expense of community On Oct. 10, the University of Winnipeg initiatives or academics. [the university] did. It’s not going to affect if I go to ulty and staff were held, and there have been more will host a lecture by Israeli-Arab Muslim jour- Loewen also questions some of the tactics nalist and documentarian Khaled Abu Toameh. school and it shouldn’t affect if other people go to sessions this week concerning future threats. These used by the university, such as the appropriateness Titled “Palestinians and Israelis: the Real Deal,” school. But it’s good that they recognized the prob- meetings have provided many opportunities for of having non-security staff search bags. He won- the lecture is presented by the Jewish Sudents’ lem.” two-way conversation, Hurley says. ders what would have happened if one of these Association/Hillel in conjunction with the But others are critical of how well the univer- But Loewen describes these consultations as people were to have found something suspicious. Canada-Israel Committee. sity did recognize and respond to the problem. “window dressings.” Although some non-security staff were Abu Toameh is the son of an Israeli Sociology professor Helmut-Harry Loewen He is concerned some meetings were called without enough notice and some of the people brought in to assist, doors were always manned by mother and Palestinian father, born in the West questions how much of the administration’s reac- Bank city of Tulkarem in 1963. An outspoken asked to speak at these meetings did not offer “a at least one trained guard, Hurley says. tion was an attempt to send out the impression that critic of the Palestinian Authority, Abu Toameh criticism of any potential plans that already are in Periodic bags checks will continue for some “we are doing something.” is currently the West Bank and Gaza correspon- place.” time, Hurley adds. “They’re trying to manage this and control it dent for the Jerusalem Post and U.S. News and “What we’re getting is a top-down model Video message screens have been installed in furtherance of an agenda,” he says. World Report, as well as the Palestinian affairs which is framed in very narrow policing assump- throughout the university. Computer pop-up mes- Loewen feels there are three main issues in producer for NBC News. sages and instant voicemail messages are two other this agenda: to secure government funding, to tions,” Loewen says. Abu-Toameh’s documentaries have ex- means of communication recently initiated. A tip “project an image of preparedness,” and to proj- Security needs to be viewed in a broader posed the link between Yasser Arafat and pay- line is available at 258-2930 or [email protected]. ect an image of prestige among other universities sense, he argues. The university should be address- ments to the armed wing of Fatah, and financial corruption in the Palestinian Authority. In recent university lectures Abu Toameh spoke about the continuing intra-Palestinian violence, criticizing both Hamas and Fatah Manitoba adds funding and anonymous testing for HIV governments for their roles in perpetuating the violence, and about the restriction of the press S in the Palestinian territories. Jenette Martens EN T Beat Reporter The lecture will be held at 12:30 in MAR
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ENE Molson brewery teaches t may be one of the last provinces to do so, but J responsible drinking as of next month, Manitoba will begin to offer Ianonymous HIV testing. This initiative was re- The Student Life Education Company cently announced by the provincial government, and Molson have launched their 2007 cam- along with a $1.3 million pledge to develop a better paign for responsible drinking among univer- program to combat HIB and Sexually Transmitted sity students. Infections and improve sexual health. Everyone knows students drink on campus, but the SLEC wants them to do so re- Anonymous HIV testing will become available sponsibly. The campaign celebrates positive in Winnipeg and Brandon as of Nov. 1. behaviour such as taking care of friends, safe Dawn Busby, a nurse at the Klinic on campus, driving, financial management and a healthy believes HIV tests that are not anonymous have balance between school and play. posed a problem for people in the past. The SLEC provides students with re- “I think the anonymous testing removes that sources and educational materials about barrier,” she says. healthy decisions on the use or non-use of al- She explains that the benefit of anonymous cohol and other health issues. testing is that there will be no record of an HIV test Since the beginning of this campus year on an individual’s medical record. Though the infor- the campaign was delivered to 150 campuses. mation on medical records is confidential, it can be For the campaign’s interactive website log onto pulled for legal or insurance reasons. Depending on www.herestomychoice.com. the insurance company, having an HIV test on an in- Dawn Busby believes anonymous testing will allow students to avoid insurance problems surance record might affect the coverage. associated with the stigma of HIV testing. UWSA still However, anonymous or not, HIV testing re- accepting applications sults are protected in Manitoba. A test involves draw- Want a say in your university? Six positions ing a vial of blood and sending it to a lab for analysis. “Our numbers continue to increase in terms of then it is well worth doing,” Payne says of the rea- are currently up for grabs in the UWSA’s 2007 Patients also have the option of getting a non-nom- newly-infected HIV positive people… It has become soning behind Nine Circles’ adoption of the testing. by-elections. inal test. This means an individual will be known increasingly obvious that one of the reasons why our Anonymous testing started 20 years ago in Jobs include director of student living; only by their doctor and their test will be identified numbers are higher is because people aren’t getting Quebec and has since moved to many of the other education director; lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans- with an alias or a code. Medical institutions are very tested,” says Michael Payne, executive director of provinces in Canada. It is now just coming to gender and * students’ director; recreation and careful to protect their patient’s privacy. Nine Circles Community Health Centre, which per- Manitoba. Nine Circles is excited about the move- athletics director; science director; and status The discussion of HIV in Manitoba is becom- formed 900 HIV tests last year. ment toward better service for sexual health in of women director. ing more prevalent as people begin to realize that Payne says it is important for people infected Canada. Nomination forms are available at the AIDS is not limited to Africa. with HIV to get treatment and care as soon as pos- “I think the announcements around testing UWSA general office (Bulman Centre, Room “[HIV testing] is certainly a part of discussions sible. and any subsequent promotion of that may help 0R30) from tomorrow until Oct. 12. Nominations must be received by Oct. 19. Voting is Oct. 26 when nurses talk to students about anything related Anonymous testing in Winnipeg will be avail- raise awareness for folks of the need to get tested, ir- to Nov. 2. For more information, contact UWSA to sexual health,” says Busby. able in the Nine Circles Community Health Centre, respective of whether they get tested under different chief elections commissioner Maria Laureano Deciding which testing option to use is not as but as yet, there are no plans to offer anonymous options,” says Payne. via e-mail at [email protected], phone at testing at the U of W. Nine Circles offers its anonymous HIV test- important as deciding to get tested. 997.0946, or stop by room OR24. According to Busby, about one third of the “For us, anything that is standing in the way of ing at 705 Broadway on Wednesday evenings. The population with HIV in Manitoba does not realize an individual getting tested and knowing their own other Manitoba location offering the testing is in they are infected, and could be infecting their part- status is something that we need to eliminate, and Brandon. ners without even knowing it. if anonymous testing will do that for some people October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] News Editor: Ksenia Prints E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 0 NEWS Fax: 783-7080 McNally Robinson’s departure leaves questions about the future of books downtown
Graham Podolecki came through the bookstores, and had a fairly “We had orig- Volunteer Staff significant influence on sales. inally hoped to run Local booksellers are also affected by 3 stores,” he notes, the move. Aimee Peake, an employee of Bison “but we looked at owntown’s largest bookseller is Books on Kennedy Avenue, will miss Mc- our bottom line moving out of its Portage Place loca- Nally Robinson’s presence. Although the two and saw it wasn’t Dtion next April, much to the disap- stores were in close proximity, they offered feasible.” pointment of University of Winnipeg students two unique book collections and often referred MacQueen and other downtown booksellers. The depar- customers back and forth. Bison Books special- adds that despite ture of McNally Robinson, long a bastion of izes in second-hand and out-of-print books. the fact the store is downtown revitalization, raises fears that book- “It’s good when book stores cluster,” moving out of the selling downtown is no longer profitable. Peake says. downtown, the Polo “Its unfortunate,” says Kris MacQueen, She feels that although it is a shame that Park location will manager of the Portage Place location. “We McNally is leaving downtown, their decision is still keep McNally have had a lot of customers who have expressed not a sign that downtown’s book market is in close to the city their disappointment.” trouble. centre. The new store is expected to open in April “There are still a lot of bookstores down- “[It’s] hard to 2008 at the Polo Park shopping mall, with ex- town” she says, adding that five used bookstores call it urban sprawl,” panded sections, a larger restaurant, and addi- exist within walking distance. he says. tional parking space. When asked why McNally Robinson would Timko feels “It’s a two-sided coin,” MacQueen says of leave the downtown, MacQueen dismissed the the new location the move. “We’re excited, but we’re also very dis- notion that the move is a result of a decline in will be inconve- appointed.” sales or any decline of downtown Winnipeg nient for students ITH M
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“Even though it was a small bookstore it tions of a renovated HMV and Shoppers Drug go there between CY C A still had a pretty decent selection,” says third- Mart. MacQueen believes the completion classes,” she says, ST year arts student Nicole Timko, who along with of the Manitoba Hydro building in 2008 will due to time con- Kris MacQueen believes shoppers will benefit from the expanded selection at many other students found McNally Robinson bring even more shoppers downtown. straints and daytime the new location, while hinting that Portage Place might get a new bookstore. a nice place to drop by. MacQueen explains that the opportunity traffic jams. MacQueen agrees that a lot of students provided by Polo Park was “too good to pass up.” There are a few other options for new books downtown, Although it is not known what business notably Hull’s Books on Graham Avenue and will replace McNally Robinson at Portage Place, Coles in CityPlace mall. Peake adds that Bison MacQueen says that “[Portage Place] is looking Books carries many new books as well. for a new book store.”
Right to Know Day raises concerns about government transparency
Conrad Sweatman Hall from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Volunteer Staff Canadians may feel safe with their current information laws, but Darbishire believes they should be more concerned with government Government transparency is one of to- transparency. “It’s an essential tool in defending day’s most contested issues, and on Sept. 28 democracy, and democracy needs constant vig- concerned Canadians can join Bulgaria and the ilance,” she says. world in urging for freedom of information and In the spring of 2006, the Canadian transparent governance. Newspaper Association conducted its second The Right to Know Day was proposed in freedom of information audit, reporting on 2002 by The Freedom of Information Advocates, the level of transparency among some govern- an international network of organizations. FOIA ment agencies. Thirty-nine newspapers across was formed in Bulgaria in 2002 with the common Canada participated in the report. As part of aim of promoting transparent and open gover- the audit, reporters requested information from nance and individual rights to public informa- municipal agencies regarding their expendi- tion. The day became an annual celebration. tures over the last three years on pesticides; In Manitoba and most other Canadian police departments regarding the number of provinces the event is prolonged to run from cases resolved within certain communities over Sept. 28–Oct. 5, and titled Right to Know Week. the last five years; hospitals and health districts Helen Darbishire, chair of the FOIAnet regarding amounts in bonus payments made Steering Committee, claims that while initially over the last three years; and the Public Health the event was “celebrated by groups in coun- Agency of Canada concerning the drugs stock- tries in the process of adopting and implement- piled in case of pandemics. The audit reflects in ing new access to information laws,” its popu- a relatively positive light the current transpar- larity spread to countries which already “have ency of the agencies. Of the 112 requests made, access to information laws.” overall 68 per cent of the information was re- Winnipeg also joined in on the celebra- leased in full, while the other 32 per cent of the tions. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, a panel discussion information requested was either not disclosed, titled “You Shouldn’t Have to Ask: When Access or disclosed only in part. to Information Becomes Routine,” took place For Darbishire, who believes that the U.S. at Portage Place Shopping Centre and featured and Canada are relatively open countries, there such panelists as the Manitoba ombudsman is still room for improvement. “Many other Irene Hamilton and Steve Lambert from the countries have surpassed them with the quality Canadian Press. of their access to information laws,” she says. Today, Oct. 4, John Reid, the former in-
Ferry exercise turns into a disaster
CORNER BROOK, Newfoundland: A Bike to the Future hopes to search-and-rescue exercise turned into a genu- ine rescue effort for the MV Leif Ericson ferry in the Bay of Islands. change Winnipeg’s cycling accommodations Out of 400 people in the exercise, two were removed by helicopter and taken to hospi- Matthew Gemmel courtesy of Jackie Avent tal. According to the Canadian Press, the Coast Guard confirmed some passengers were - over come by smoke and fumes. The exercise, called Ocean Guard III, in- f the jam-packed bike racks at school this year volved the Canadian Coast Guard, the Canadian are any indication, more and more people are Forces and local health and emergency authori- ties. The scene was a fabricated disaster aboard choosing the bicycle as their preferred mode I an ocean ferry. of transportation, yet Winnipeg still lacks any com- muter-oriented cycling infrastructure. No criticizing Disney A local advocacy group hopes all that is about during Disneyland parade to change. HONG KONG, China: Two protesters were Next Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:00-9:30 p.m. Bike arrested during a Hong Kong Disneyland parade to the Future (BTTF) hosts its second annual forum for raising banners criticizing Disney of labour in the Bulman Centre at the University of Winnipeg. abuses in China. This year’s forum, “From Imagination to Creation: The Associated Press reported the two men, Yau and Lai, were members of the activist The Future of Cycling in Winnipeg,” will include group Students and Scholars Against Corporate speakers, videos, information tables and discus- Misbehaviour. They have accused companies like sion groups, and will once again be a venue for cy- Disney for overworking employees while shorting clists to have their voices heard. them pay and benefits. Yau and Lai were charged “We see the annual forum as a way to hear with disorder in a public place. Two other individ- from Winnipeg cyclists, to find out what they uals were released on bail. want,” says Kevin Miller, BTTF’s co-chair. “We need Baghdad faces cholera their feedback to help us develop goals and objec- tives for the coming year.” BAGHDAD, Iraq: The Iraqi Health Ministry “They’re our pulse,” he adds. reported it is facing an outbreak of cholera in the capital city. This year’s forum is made even more relevant The World Health Organization is attributing by the city’s recent cycling accidents. In the week the outbreak to the absence of water and sewage leading up to the Uniter’s press time, the Wınnipeg treatment in the war-torn country. CNN News Free Press reported at least five cyclists hit. reported the WHO has counted 2116 cases of Winnipeg’s cyclist accommodations have cholera across Iraq, with the first cases found in been trailing behind those of other Canadian cities. northern regions but quickly spread across the country. Recent cases were found in Tikrit, Mosul, Ottawa, Edmonton and Montreal all boast a variety Duhuk, Baghdad, and Basra. of on and off-road bike lanes and paths designed to Cholera is primarily contracted through the facilitate year-round commuting, and Saskatoon’s consumption of polluted water. It is a bacterial ill- municipal government has been implementing its ness that affects the intestinal tract, causing dehy- Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for five years now. dration, diarrhea and potential kidney failure. In fact, cities large and small all over North Plane stopped after passengers America have been including bikes in their trans- mistake cockpit for washroom portation plans for years. Cyclists commuting to University of Manitoba need proper infrastracture. In Winnipeg, recreational trails along river- PANAMA CITY, Panama: Six Syrians were banks that often don’t take cyclists where they need held at the airport after they disrupted their flight from Cuba with suspicious behaviour. to go present the bicycle largely as a toy. The men, ranging in age from 17 to 30, Bike to the Future was formed to address this infrastructure such as on-road bike lanes. opted the Active Transportation Plan (developed were flying on a Copa Airlines flight from Cuba problem. In the summer of 2006, a small, dedicated As a result of the 2006 forum, BTTF was es- in 2005) as official policy, and has hired a full-time to Haiti and Jamaica. According to the Associated group of people realized that the growing number tablished as a year-round advocacy group, with ATP coordinator. The first stages of the federally- Press, the crew landed the plane in Panama of cyclists in Winnipeg lacked a collective voice. monthly meetings open to anyone. funded WinSmart path from the Forks to the U after three of the men allegedly tried to enter the In August of 2006 they organized the Bike For the past year the organization has been of M will begin construction this spring; and this cockpit, saying they confused it with the wash- room. The Panamanian Civil Aviation Authority to the Future forum to determine the needs of busy lobbying all three levels of government to ad- month the city is experimenting with three shared denied the men in question attempted to access Winnipeg cyclists. The well-attended event was a dress the needs of cyclists. Creative approaches bike lanes called Sharrows. the cockpit. Spokesman Victor de la Hoz said chance for cyclists of all persuasions to voice their such as questionnaires for candidates in the recent For more information about the upcom- the flight crew contacted authorities after they concerns and make suggestions on how to make provincial and municipal elections have put cy- ing forum, or to become a member of Bike to the discovered a knife was missing. Winnipeg more bike-friendly. cling issues in the media spotlight. Future, go to www.biketothefuture.org or visit The passengers’ luggage was subse- The forum produced a 20-page document The group’s website (www.biketothefuture. them in person on the 3rd floor of 303 Portage Ave quently searched but authorities found nothing suspicious. outlining a vision for cycling in Winnipeg. It called org) indicates that encouraging progress has al- (above MEC). for the inclusion of cyclists in future planning de- ready been made in a number of areas. cisions and for the implementation of meaningful As a result of BTTF pressure, the city has ad- October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 0 COMMENTS
Managing Editor: Jo Snyder Editorials E-mail: [email protected] Motorists versus cyclists The battle for the road rages on year The Uniter covered a story about a girl Jo Snyder being sideswiped by a bus on Osborne St. Managing Editor at Broadway, despite bystanders witnessing the event the bus just drove away, and transit refused to comment. We covered it a month ike lanes must be mandatory on our before the Free Press, because rather than city streets. In the last week there caring whether or not the cyclist was injured were five reported incidences of cy- B or killed, we were concerned that the city’s clists being hit by motorists. One of these tolerance of the cyclist smack down was was a Winnipeg Transit bus that dragged a going without its due criticism. And again, 17-year-old girl 12 meters before stopping. we’re experiencing a lack of criticism regard- This one, I happened to see with my own ing the responsibility of the motorist, and eyes. Though the girl wasn’t hurt, which is now more pertinently, the transit bus driver. exceptionally lucky, it was horrifying to see There is a lot of debate about the her trapped under the bus before the emer- rules of the road and which ones cyclists gency vehicles arrived, uncertain of her state. should and shouldn’t follow. Keeping as Especially since it is a route I bike four times far to the right as possible is a popular re- a day, or more. minder bestowed to the cyclist, though if Often the consequences for cyclists anyone has driven down most of the streets who are struck by motorists are quite severe. in the city, the far right is full of potholes, Mary Ewing, the Winnipeg Free Press car- deep cracks, manhole covers, and other rier who was hit last Saturday morning while JO SNYDER balance tipping features. Of course after riding her bike, will endure up to three weeks it rains, there are deep pools of polluted in the hospital and eight weeks of physio- water there too. therapy. The 21-year-old hit in Transcona I’m not going to argue that the cyclist last Friday is also in hospital, in critical con- is always right, but perhaps people should the road, what happens when a person plight of the bike-rider, then maybe they dition. The Uniter’s own photo editor was hit be reminded that cars are life threatening gets behind the wheel? I’ve always held the wouldn’t be so keen as to run them over with from behind last spring, breaking her leg and to cyclists. Bicycles, however, do not afford belief that if everyone had to be a server at their cars, or come frighteningly close to it. prompting an entire summer of pain, limp- the same hazard to motorists. You’re pretty one point in their lives then they would tip But one thing is glaringly clear in light of ing, and eventual recovery. safe driving around in a potential weapon. well and treat their waiters and waitresses the past week’s events: the city must quit At the risk of beating a dead horse, the What’s puzzling is the psychology behind kindly. I think this may be true for the cy- stalling on the bike lane issue. We need them issue of cyclist rights is far from settled. Last the battle. Why is it impossible to share clist as well. If people were familiar with the and we need them now.
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Proactive, not reactive, checkpoints at the perimeter of the U of W Defending “Take Back the Night” more cheerful tone? measures would increase safety campus. Guards would then be able to iden- The walk took place “through the innocu- tify potential threats at a safe distance from Although it’s made perfectly clear in her ous streets of Wolseley” “before sunset” because Following the discovery of a terror the campus population and with minimal in- opening paragraph that Bronwyn Jerret-Enns that is when and where it would have received threat, the university administration, police, fringement on the lives of the students/fac- has nothing positive to say about this year’s the most attention. It strikes me as significant and campus security installed four check- ulty. The U of W administration should also “Take Back the Night” event (‘Why Feminism is that while presenting herself as a champion of points that enabled entry/exit from campus. consider fortifying the interior of the campus a Dirty Word’, September 27,2007), she reveals women, Jerret-Enns shows nothing but con- Obviously, this delayed entry to the univer- with additional surveillance cameras, metal next to nothing about the reasons behind her tempt for those who attended the march. After sity and resulted in bottleneck lineups. As detectors, panic alarms, and extra security distaste in the commentary which followed. reading her depiction of an “impatient” crowd well, these exercises left students and faculty staff when required. Security guards should While Jerret-Enns betrays both her arrogance more interested in “the snack table...than the vulnerable to gunfire as they waited outside be armed and adequately trained. by claiming to speak for the crowd which gath- speakers” in need of “police-protect[ion],” one the four exits, which is precisely what secu- Hopefully institutions will take a proac- ered on Thursday night and her worldliness by has to wonder if her own view of women is rity were trying to avoid. tive approach to upholding individuals’ free- broadly referencing everything from the Spice really meant to be less degrading than that of These measures taken, by the police, se- dom to work and study in a safe environ- Girls to the Pussycat Dolls to “the empty prom- the “hairy, scary, man-hating she-wolves” she curity and the administration, were ineffi- ment. Reactive measures, as we have seen ises of politicians” and hot pants, she never ac- references elsewhere in her article. I can’t imag- cient and incapable of providing the neces- with this recent incident, are difficult to im- tually explains what any of these variables had ine where Jerret-Enns really was on September sary level of safety for students and staff to plement effectively and could result in trag- to do with the march. Because everyone “from 20 (perhaps getting an early start on her article) properly study or work. edy. As George Santayana said, “those who radio shock jocks, to humour columnists and but I would like to hear how it contributed to In my opinion, the most cost-effec- do not learn from history are doomed to men’s magazines” depict feminists as a “hu- the betterment of women in ways that our “dis- tive way to uphold the freedoms students repeat it.” mourless bunch of spoilsports” am I to take it appointing example” did not. and faculty enjoyed before this terror threat that a gathering meant to remember the vic- would be to erect fencing with numerous Gordon Warren tims of brutal crime should have taken on a Cynthia Wolfe -Nolin
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Comments Editor : Ben Wood Comments E-mail: [email protected] The need for communication At best, bag searches allowed the uni- inconspicuous tools to craft a weapon once sucks…Life sucks…What else can I say?” Can versity’s administration to put on a good, inside. The university operated like an air- we argue for the “what if” scenario? What if Whitney Light yet somber, face for the media. If disaster port, creating inconvenience for everybody someone had intervened? Arts & Culture Editor had struck, they would have achieved plau- and real security for nobody. A group of students, led by Megan sible deniability. At worst, bag searches, and Common sense tells us that the most ef- Carrothers, had the right idea when they a uniformed police presence, introduced a fective security is the kind that nobody knows drafted a statement to Axworthy and UWSA s knapsacks and lunch bags were culture of fear. University president Lloyd about. Target institutions don’t reveal the de- president David Jacks. “The person or group searched for the third day straight Axworthy commented to local media that tails of their architecture, cops do investiga- who made these threats may also be victims A last week, students likely won- the university would never be the same. tions and bust criminals in plainclothes. At El and human beings in need,” it says. “We also dered: how many days will this go on? It won’t. At least, it won’t be in the minds Al, Israel’s airline renown for top-notch secu- hope that in the future we can address such Administration called for the security mea- of students and staff. But was the university rity, armed, plainclothes agents accompany situations in a more proactive way as a uni- sure in response to a threat against the uni- community safer three weeks ago, before the every flight, ready in case of an attack. versity community.” versity with Wednesday, Sept. 26 set as the threat, than it is today? Of course, the idea of applying the same Although the group left open what pro- day of violence. Would bags be searched The answer, clearly, is no. When the uni- principles to a university setting, however ef- active measures will mean, perhaps we can until Friday, Monday, next month, next versity announced that it would stay open on fective, might bristle against our pacific dis- interpret is as, simply, opening the lines of year? The answer is arbitrary. Bag searches Sept. 26, Axworthy compared the operation position. Such security measures, after all, communication. People have a sixth sense made nobody safer. A threat can’t be taken of the university to that of an airport. So, stu- are only one part of violence prevention. for discerning when their peers are suffer- back, but the university could take steps dents and staff were herded like cattle through During the week leading up to Sept. 26, ing. Why don’t we call out behaviour that se- toward real security in the future. These security, though as far as we know, no ‘outside’ little was said about the individual behind riously concerns us? This is not to say that steps wouldn’t involve random bag checks coffees were confiscated. There were, to my the threat. Administration made sure profess students should be fearful of their peers and metal detectors; they would mean recog- knowledge, no guns or knives taken either. ors knew how to respond during an emer- or unfairly profile students different from nizing that the person (or group) who makes No attacker is likely to wait patiently in gency: lock doors, pull down blinds, and lay themselves. And “life sucks” is obviously a a threat needs help. And, in a healthy envi- line to have their weapons kit opened. Maybe on the floor. But were professors asked to flippant complaint one hears almost daily. ronment no person should ever be driven to he or she will wait until tomorrow. Or slide a help identify a suspect? Did they exam- The concern is real warnings, such as deep make a threat. weapon down their shirt. Or cunningly select ine the writing on the wall? Did they try to depression and alarming expressions of think whether one of their students could thought that signal a need for help. But we be responsible? bristle; we’ve been trained not to meddle in And this is only the sort of information other people’s affairs. Also, where would we Crossword #5 that could have been gathered in the after- take such concerns when it’s not clear whom math of the threat. What about before? In to tell, or if we feel ashamed and afraid to several cases of school shootings, for exam- do so? Too many times we take it to gossip, ple at Dawson College in 2006, investigators perpetuating the alienation of a person— found signs after the fact that the attacker’s a victim first, who maybe just can’t take it state of mind was veering him towards vio- anymore. When such victims are in our lence. Kimveer Gill, according to CBC, wrote midst, it is with humanity, not just security in an online journal, “Work sucks…School that we must respond.
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If someone wants to talk about what Sitting on hands: UWSA democracy went wrong with the decision-making pro- cess, a great place to start is the second-guess- David EisBrenner tors opposing the issue was that the original their opinion in the form of a vote. Sure, stu- ing of the board by the board. By proposing decision was not very democratic. It seemed dents can show up and join the discussion, that the original decision be revisited and the to be top-down, as after the two abstentions, but the directors are the only ones who can Palm Pilots be returned, the board went back ho is to blame when democracy the vote came down to only five people— make the final decision. So why are some on a $600 decision that they had made. fails us? This seemed to be the the four executive directors plus one other directors opting out of this privilege? Even This begs the question: is this going to be question addressed at the UWSA’s person. The condemnation seemed to rest more than a privilege, I see it as a responsi- standard operating procedure for the board? W on the executive, the impression being that bility. As members of the board, directors are September board meeting, when an earlier What’s going to happen with other financial decision to purchase Palm Pilots for some di- they, not the rest of the board, had essentially supposed to represent and work for the best decisions that come up in the administration rectors was revisited. made the decision. Apparently, seven people interests of students, not actively shirk their of their $3 million budget? Going back on a At a previous meeting, the board ap- do not make a democracy. responsibilities and diminish students’ rep- decision that has already been fully imple- proved the purchase of four Palm Pilots to be If you’re on the board and you want a resentation. mented is not only unprofessional, but it can used by the executive directors. With this go- decision to go a certain way, here’s an idea: If the directors didn’t think there was also affect the lives of students and others. ahead, the Palm Pilots were purchased and put show up and vote. enough information available to make a de- In the end, the opposition’s sense of de- to use before the issue was revisited at the Sept. Sadly, even that is a separate issue, as cision, they should have asked questions. If mocracy won out. After hardly a comment 19 meeting. Some directors were upset that even though seven of the 12 UWSA directors they felt rushed to make the decision, they about the actual issue of Palm Pilots and in- only one person other than the executive di- were there for the original decision, two of should have requested more time or moved stead a focus on how the vote went down, rectors actually registered a vote on the issue, them decided to sit on their hands. When de- the vote to a later meeting. The only people the issue went to a vote once again. And this and in turn wanted to reverse the decision. cisions are being made by the UWSA, board who couldn’t do this are those that didn’t time was shot down, with a grand total of The main concern voiced by those direc- members are the only people who can submit show up. eight people voting. Long live democracy! On power and violence immediately make them more powerful, the 26th, the university would have no justi- Ben Wood ferent responses to the actions taken by the and possibly, in a better position to follow fication, no proper reasoning and no defense Comments Editor university administration: opposing opin- through with their threat. It is dangerous to against any of the inevitable backlash. ions on the practicality of the abundance of follow through with this line of thinking. This On the other side, the responses taken police and security, and differing decisions criticism misunderstands power; equating it by the university rested on assumptions that t is not often that as students, especially on whether to come to school on Sept. 26 or with violence, it blends two distinctly differ- traditional forms of power (police, security at a humble prairie town university, there to revel in the excused absence. ent concepts into one. guards) were enough to prevent an incident Iis an opportunity to see the practicality Central to these discussions was the It must be understood that there is a line from happening. There was, however, noth- of theory. That is, often students are limited presence of power in each group or individ- between submission to this person and pro- ing preventative about it. Security glanced to abstract ideas, usually specific to a context ual present in the university, including the viding the necessary safety measures, how- in bags and purses and police sat on tables we can only pretend to understand, and in- author of the bathroom wall message. One of ever ineffective, in order that the staff, faculty chatting with each other waiting for some- volving people we cannot relate to. However, the more interesting reasons for coming into and students feel safe at school and to rid the thing to happen. the recent threat that caused the university school on Sept. 26 was a strong desire not to university of any liability. By acknowledg- I do believe, however, that the university to stand on its toes provides a good opportu- give any power to the individual behind these ing the possibility of an incident on campus, administration acted responsibly and accord- nity to examine some of these abstract theo- events. In this same vein, Lloyd Axworthy and the administration was acting responsibly ingly considering the power that has been ries we’ve been tested on. the rest of the administration were criticized (though not to be confused with effectively), vested in them. However, it is now up to them Amongst the parade of assumptions for “giving in” to the pressure of the person and was not giving any power to the individ- and to all the students, staff and faculty to de- surrounding the details of the threat, one responsible for the message, and therefore ual behind the message. termine the proper course of action to imple- concept stood out as particularly interesting: giving him or her more power. In the event that the university did not ment effective preventative measures, but not power. Everyone seemed to be discussing it, This reasoning assumes that any ac- respond to this threat, continuing to oper- in a way that confuses power and violence or whether implicitly or not. There are many dif- knowledgement of their violent threat would ate as usual, and something did happen on relying on armed police standing guard. contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 FEATURES 0 Features Spilling the Beans on Fair Trade Naomi Lightman weighs the benefits and drawbacks of the fair trade coffee movement
Naomi Lightman ing large coffee roasters to buy of labour exploitation get involved, it’s leading a genuine alternative to mainstream coffee con- The McGill Daily (McGill University) a fraction of their total coffee to the end of the real credibility of fair trade,” sumption. volume on fair trade terms. claims Phillipe Lapointe, a student at l’Université “If we are too inclusive we might spoil the “The idea was to get reg- du Québec à Montréal who worked for two years mission,” said Lapointe. MONTREAL (CUP) -- It’s a time-honoured ular companies involved, in- as the Quebec Regional Coordinator of the Yet TransFair Canada argues that if cor- ritual: each morning, millions of bleary-eyed stead of just NGOs, and cer- Canadian Students Fair Trade Network. porate giants buy larger quantities of fair trade Canadians guzzle down their daily dose of coffee. tify them for whatever percentage of fair trade Buying roughly one per cent of the world coffee, they will be doing more for farmers in the In the kitchen or at a café, they wait anxiously for coffee they’re willing to buy,” said Gavin Fridell, coffee supply, Starbucks is a high-profile, heav- Global South in the long-term than some of the their beloved caffeine fix to brew. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Trent ily-branded, and publicly-traded corporation, smaller, 100 per cent fair trade roasters, due to But these days, the fair trade movement University and author of the 2007 book Fair Trade with a primarily urban and middle-class con- sheer scale and monetary means. has helped consumers of the black brew realize Coffee: The Prospects and Pitfalls of Market- sumer base. In the early 1990s, fair trade activ- Some coffee growers agree. Raoule del that each sip has political implications. It’s now Driven Social Justice. ists began challenging Starbucks to stop buying Aguila of Peru’s COCLA coffee cooperative, common knowledge that conventional coffee TransFair Canada, the only third-party cer- coffee from plantations where workers were who spoke at the United Students for Fair Trade beans are grown on large-scale plantations in the tifier of fair trade products in Canada, audits treated poorly and paid unfair wages. Convergence in Boston in 2007, sees it as a mixed tropical regions of the world; that coffee work- transactions between companies offering Fair Initially, Starbucks flatly refused. Yet by the blessing. ers are exploited and paid close-to-subsistence Trade Certified products and the international mid-nineties, Starbucks decided to stake a claim “The positive side is that due to larger cor- wages; and that profits rarely end up in the pock- suppliers they buy from. It was founded in 1994, in the ethical certification movement, recogniz- porations, there has been increased demand for ets of local farmers. and gave its first certification seal in 1997. While ing that its consumer demographic might be our products. The negative side is that we have to Fair trade coffee appears to be a perfect al- thirteen commodities are certified, including sympathetic to social justice issues. It announced make sure that this change is sustainable. That is ternative for conscientious caffeine addicts – sugar, cocoa and bananas, coffee remains the it would work toward a new code of conduct for a challenge and a task for all of us,” he said. high quality coffee that is certified as a more eth- backbone of the market and the most recogniz- the coffee industry and began to do more direct Multinational corporations may recognize ical option and costs roughly the same as any able fair trade product. business with medium-sized farms, but did not that fair trade is a good business strategy in the specialty beverage. Often touted as an impor- “People tend to be very passionate about show interest in selling fair trade products. short-term, but there is no assurance that they tant social justice movement, fair trade attempts coffee,” Firl said as explanation. “There’s a whole In 1999, the human-rights advocacy or- will continue to see it that way – leaving support to reconcile producers’ needs with the interests culture around it, and it’s a more personal rela- ganization Global Exchange approached then- for fair trade in a precarious balance. of consumers and corporations. This is done by tionship than with other products we purchase.” Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and suggested fixing higher prices for coffee beans and cutting that the company offer Fair Trade Certified A fairer future? out the middleman, buying directly from small The market’s fickle hand coffee in its stores. Starbucks was at first hesi- cooperatives. tant, voicing concerns about low quality. In re- According to Lapointe and Fridell, the Undeniably, fair trade is one way to put Coffee is unquestionably big money: after sponse, Global Exchange organized peaceful student movement can play an important role your money where your mouth is. Yet as multi- oil and illegal drugs, it is the third most valuable protests in front of Seattle Starbucks stores, and in the fight to increase fair trade coffee con- national corporations seize on the movement to export commodity from the Global South. a few months later, at the annual meeting of sumption. polish up their tarnished images, and the limi- “We live in a world consumed by market Starbucks stockholders, protesters again voiced “Students are the ones that have time to get tations of market-based social justice solutions ideology,” said Fridell. “Fair trade creates an their request. involved,” said Lapointe. “We should be promot- become more evident, fair traders have started avenue for people concerned with things like As a result, Starbucks announced in 2000 a ing smaller companies on our campuses that sell to question the direction and re-evaluate the equity to channel their energy in a way that is one-time shipment of 75,000 pounds of fair trade 100 per cent of their products under fair trade goals of their movement. compatible with global capitalism.” coffee – about thirty pounds per store – which terms, like Cocoa Camino and Équiterre.” “But the flip side of the benefits of fair trade Global Exchange promptly labelled a mere “drop Fridell believes that university campuses Early brewings is that it gives the impression that the market can in the cup.” should be a leader in promoting ethics in busi- solve all the world’s problems.” Later in the year, Starbucks finally agreed ness, pointing to universities such as McMaster, The birth of fair trade is often traced to For one thing, fair trade constitutes only to offer fair trade coffee in each of its outlets, as well as Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in Quebec, 1942, when a group of British Quakers founded a specialized, niche market within the coffee making it the largest single buyer of fair trade which only provide fair trade coffee. the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, or industry. beans. This announcement came three days “Students have managed to force various Oxfam for short. Their initial goal was to raise “In 2003, there were 670,000 coffee farmer before the launch of Global Exchange’s large- university food providers to provide fair trade money for wartime relief of impoverished people families registered with fair trade,” said Fridell. scale consumer boycott against the company. coffee,” he said. “But more important is to force in Europe. “On one hand, that’s wonderful. On the other But in 2004, Starbucks announced that by the administrations to pass ethical purchas- By the 1960s, however, the organization had hand, there are nearly 25-million coffee farmers 2007 close to 60 per cent of its coffee would be ing policies so there is only a fair trade option made important changes. Oxfam began to reori- worldwide. This means that we are helping less sourced according to its own code of conduct, available.” ent its focus to selling goods produced by co- than 3 per cent of the world’s coffee farmers… leaving many to question what this code will Ultimately, fair trade holds many lessons operatives in the Global South, reflecting a shift what about the other 97 per cent?” entail. While the company usually pays at least for other industries and suppliers who seek to from providing charity to offering economic as- Besides accounting for just a small fraction the fair trade floor price in its transactions, it also tap into the growing field of conscious consum- sistance. of the coffee industry, fair trade may also un- relies heavily on brokers, meaning that farmers erism. Forms of ethical production allow con- Unlike traditional forms of international intentionally support a free trade agenda. The and plantation workers do not necessarily bene- sumers an alternative to the exploitative eco- aid given by richer to poorer nations, which are International Coffee Agreement (ICA) between fit. As there is minimal contact with producers, it nomic relationships currently characterizing mostly unilateral payments with self-interested 1976 and 1989 regulated bean prices at a fixed us unclear what share of the profits are reaped by mainstream international trade. conditions attached, fair trade offers an attrac- price. The price for conventional beans under middlemen or plantation owners. Despite its problems and setbacks, fair trade tive alternative. It shares similar attributes with the ICA was equal to or well above what are now With large roasters such as Starbucks continues to provide a valuable way for normal a variety of ethical certification schemes, such considered fair trade prices, although the stan- buying only a small percentage of fair trade citizens to effect change with their money. as organic, sweat-free and forest stewardship dards regarding the profits earned by middle- certified coffee, smaller roasters committed “There is still much merit to fair trade,” labels. With fair trade, buyers pay a price pre- men were less stringent. to 100 per cent fair trade production perceive said Fridell. “Farmers are getting access to health mium of $1.26 (US) per pound of green coffee, According to Fridell, the demise of the these corporation’s efforts as little more than a care, education and processing facilities. You and an additional $0.15 per pound premium for international regulation of all raw materials market ploy. are actually helping specific communities in the organic fair trade coffee. besides oil has largely been to the detriment Members of Cooperative Coffees have ac- South to lead better lives.” “With fair trade you get something in ex- of coffee producers. Today, coffee farmers are tively voiced their concerns. Composed of 22 Naomi Lightman is a Daily staff member change, so it feels more equitable than some producing larger and larger quantities in a des- community-based coffee roasters, the cooper- who interned at Cooperative Coffees last year. charitable donations,” said Monika Firl, Producer perate attempt to make up for falling world ative’s members are committed to building and For more information on fair trade prod- Relations Manager of Cooperative Coffees, a market prices. But with fair trade, the onus supporting equitable and sustainable trade re- ucts, check out transfair.ca, coopcoffees.com, North American green coffee-importing coop- is shifted to consumers to make a conscious lationships for the benefit of farmers and their or fairtrade.net. erative. decision to pay more. families. These roasters strive to promote fair “It’s an approach that a lot of people can “Now coffee farmers depend on the whim trade and sustainable development alternatives relate to.” of Northern consumers, who are not responsible in both the North and the South. Equal Exchange, the first fair trade coffee or accountable,” said Fridell. “You might buy fair “I don’t like seeing big companies with company, was founded in 1986, in Canton, trade and help a farmer who otherwise would go economic and political clout coming in and Massachusetts; today, it is the largest Alternative bankrupt, or you might not.” dangling the carrot of buying large quantities Trade Organization in the United States. of fair trade and then distorting the whole pur- Two years later, Max Havelaar was launched Starbucks: friend or foe? pose of the movement,” said Firl. “They are using in the Netherlands, becoming the first fair trade fair trade to improve their image with no inten- coffee consumer label. The name was taken from As multinational corporations increasingly tion of putting producers at the heart of their a fictional character in Dutch literature who had expand their participation within the fair trade transactions.” supported the plight of Javanese farmers. market, fair traders have begun to question the Roasters who have built their brand name The label was a significant but small step consequences. around social responsibility and environmental in the evolution of fair trade, as it allowed exist- “When Wal-Mart or others with histories concerns worry that fair trade will no longer be October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 ARTS & CULTURE
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really discouraging.” During the interview, Barkman and Wiebe consider stealing and pawning items in order to raise the neces- If they had $1,000,000 sary funds. “Why don’t we just sell Lauren’s cello?” Blue Sky Addicts would sell you a CD Wiebe asks. “I think her bow alone is worth, like, $500. That’s a lot of money.” O T
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RE Barkman reasons. P Until BSA’s financial situation im- proves, the band has a slew of shows coming up around the city. Cello, violin, trumpet, trombone, banjo, flute and synthesizer are just a few of the instruments the band uses to create dreamy soundscapes akin to those of Sufjan Stevens. They are also quite possi- bly the only band to ever cite Electric Light Orchestra as an influence. “There’s a level of happiness and some- thing just so joyful about their music,” Barkman says of ELO. “That’s often a driv- ing force behind the style of music I write.” And that is, after all, the band’s mandate: to write and play music that makes people happy. While the band doesn’t gloss over the fact that life can be challenging at times, Wiebe notes that a lot of music today “leaves out hope for some reason, and the fact that you don’t have to drag yourself down all the The Blue Sky Addicts will take your Elizabethans now please. time.” So BSA may be discouraged that Hide Your Love won’t be available as soon as they’d Aaron Epp friends Lauren Partridge, Amy Hemmerling, don’t have better audio memorabilia to sell at like, but you won’t see them sitting around Volunteer Staff Aaron Schwab and Landon Hildebrandt. their stellar shows. BSA want to release their moping—not when they have the Uniter’s Elizabethans are needed to fund their full- first full length as soon as possible. Barkman readership to appeal to, at least. length debut, tentatively titled Hide Your has looked into applying for grants from a Barkman deadpans, “If anybody reading an Barkman and Jordache Wiebe Love. The band has already released an EP, number of arts associations in the city, but this has any parents with any Elizabethans need Elizabethans. but are no longer happy with its quality. This hasn’t gotten very far. You need money to they don’t need, we’ll take them.” D Elizabethans, they’ve decided, poses a problem, because while BSA may not begin with before applying, Barkman says, or is the hip way to refer to Canadian cur- be confident in their EP, they are extremely at least detailed information regarding how See Blue Sky Addicts at the Oikos Co- rency. Americans have Benjamins; we have confident in their live show. the CD will be distributed once it’s finished. Op Mansion (697 Wellington Crescent) on Elizabethans. “I’d give it four-and-a-half out of five “I suppose one day maybe we’ll look Oct. 9 with Bend Sinister, Sortie Réal and Barkman, 23, and Wiebe, 22, are the stars,” Barkman jokes. “How about you?” back and see that [applying for grants] really Mahogany Frog. BSA also plays the Winnipeg singer/guitarists in Blue Sky Addicts, an indie “Five stars,” says Wiebe. wasn’t that big of a deal,” Barkman says, “but Art Gallery on Oct. 13. Visit www.myspace. pop six-piece they formed last year with their Thus, the band are disappointed they at the same time, it’s really frustrating and com/blueskyaddicts for more information. Illuminating words CBC journalist talks about the importance of art and listening
Aaron Epp position in Toronto as a literary commentator “Don’t pretend you understand some- Volunteer Staff on State of the Arts. thing you don’t understand,” she continues. Since its inception in 1990, Wachtel has “Don’t be afraid to be thought of as quote-un- hosted Writers & Company. She prefers broad- quote `dumb.’ I think that’s really crucial. If you hen asked why the arts are cast journalism to print journalism, in part, be- don’t get it, ask.” important, Eleanor Wachtel asks cause “I like the intimacy of the medium,” she Wachtel has published four collections of W for $20. It’s not that she expects says, “and I like the connection you create with interviews conducted on Writers & Company. payment for her answer, but on the bill, she an audience.” As an arts reporter, Wachtel sees The latest, Random Illuminations, is a col- points out a quotation from writer Gabrielle her role as that of a middleman, “creating a lection of conversations with the late Carol Roy: “Could we ever know each other in the space… where an artist or writer or whatever Shields, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Winnipeg slightest without the arts?” kind of creator can engage with an audience.” author of books like The Stone Diaries and “I’m gratified that it’s recognized right “You’re getting an opportunity to explore Larry’s Party. Also included are letters Wachtel there on the currency, because people tend people’s enthusiasms,” she says. “It’s very life- received from Shields before she died of to think the arts aren’t essential to our lives, affirming.” breast cancer in 2003. The two became friends and I think they are,” says Wachtel. “As in- Wachtel’s programs have received critical in the late 1980s after Wachtel interviewed Xxxx dividuals, we can only do so much, think so acclaim; she is the recipient of six honourary Shields. Random Illuminations was born much, imagine so much [on our own], and degrees and she has been praised by novelist out of Wachtel’s desire to celebrate Shields’ fiction takes us to other worlds we couldn’t Kazuo Ishiguro as “one of the very finest inter- life, her work and what she meant to people. being awarded. Excerpts from the work of otherwise access.” viewers of authors I’ve come across anywhere Shields’ work resonates with so many each finalist, including Shields, were shared Wachtel, 59, hosts CBC Radio’s Writers in the world.” So, what’s her secret? people because of the way she portrays the de- at the dinner. While Shields didn’t win, & Company and Wachtel on the Arts. She was “I think part of the reason why the au- tails of everyday life, and gave them “a kind of “her sentences were just better than anybody born in Montreal, where she completed an thors respond is because, generally speak- value,” Wachtel says. There is also an honesty else’s,” Wachtel says with a laugh. “I mean, honours degree in English literature at McGill ing, I’ve paid a lot of attention to their work, about Shields’s novels that Wachtel admires. clearly the judges didn’t agree with me, but University. She began working as a freelance and I listen,” she says. “I think listening is a More simply, however, “she’s a really good I just think she was a really fine writer. She writer and broadcaster in Vancouver during big part.” writer, a really good stylist.” paid that attention to language.” the mid 1970s. A freelance position as film That’s it? No magic secret she can share Wachtel remembers sitting next to Random Illuminations is in stores now. critic for CBC Radio led in 1987 to a full-time with aspiring journalists? Shields at a dinner where the Giller Prize was Visit www.gooselane.com. contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 ARTS & CULTURE 11 To ‘bear witness’ Courtesy of VKPR Shake Hands with the Devil comes up short
Mikale Fenton plane crashes. Following that, 800,000 Tutsis are Volunteer Staff slaughtered by the Hutu majority. The film at- tempts to give a brief history of these two ethnic groups, but for someone without prior knowl- ome stories are more difficult to tell edge, it’s a bewildering lesson. than others. Shake Hands with The Directed by Ottawa-born Rodger SDevil is one of those stories. There Spottiswoode (Under Fire) and starring Roy is no happy ending, humour or roman- Dupuis (The Rocket), this film exudes Canadian tic subplot. It is, however, a film with an pride, as it should. Dupuis’ physical resemblance important lesson, particularly for today. to the real general is uncanny. Unfortunately, Shake Hands with The Devil portrays the 1994 Spottiswoode’s attempt to balance Dallaire’s Rwandan genocide from the viewpoint of personal story with an accurate account of the Romeo Dallaire, the French-Canadian who genocide is overwhelming. The result is a seri- wrote the autobiography upon which the film ous lack of character development. Spottiswoode Roy Dupuis stars as Gen. Romeo Dallaire, but doesn’t quite live up to the role. is based. seems torn between making an action movie, a Dallaire was the lieutenant general for documentary or an artistic film. Despite Dupuis’ UNAMIR, the United Nations peacekeeping best efforts, he is unable to truly develop and Odile Katesi Gakire’s performance as the Regardless of the film’s difficulties, it is a his- mission to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994. The film connect with his character who, in the book, Rwandan prime minister seemed to be the only torically important project that promotes aware- does its best to stay true to the written account, communicates a passion for humanity that con- one that the viewer could relate to, however ness of the Rwanda genocide, but also raises documenting just how disastrous the mission nects with and appreciates every life saved and short it was. one’s consciousness of the ongoing horrors in the was. At times, however, the sheer amount of lost on his mission. Also, Dallaire’s use of pro- Despite several disturbing images, it world, for example, in Darfur. Social conscience bureaucratic maneuverings, locations and flash fanity in the film, in reaction to the sheer frustra- was difficult to connect to the horror in 1994 films about Africa are not uncommon today.Hotel forwards is confusing. tion with the UN, seems uncharacteristic of such Rwanda, if that’s even marginally possible. As Rwanda, The Last King of Scotland and last year’s The film begins with several shots of idyl- a professional, stoic man. It’s something a viewer said before, Shake Hands with The Devil is not Blood Diamond are prime examples. But is this lic landscapes: the lakes, terraced mountains might expect of, say, Jean Claude Van Dame. Later, an easy story to hear or tell. Dallaire, when con- new genre a tool of socially conscious filmmak- and valleys of the beautiful Rwandan country- the film delves into Dallaire’s depression and sui- fronted with the order to abandon his mission, ers, infiltrating pop culture to remind Westerners side. But soon begins the account of 100 days of cide attempts, only to detract from the humani- said, “We will stay to bear witness to what the of their collective moral responsibility? Or is it massacre, after Rwandan president Habryiama’s tarian message vital to the story. world doesn’t want to see.” just the new level of shock media-reality?
were inferior to the Aryan race. WWII doc tells a compelling story In the second half, the focus shifts to the Allied soldiers. In particular, the film follows the PReSS PHOTO Monument Men, members of the United States THE RAPE OF EUROPA army who were sent to the front lines to save paintings and architecture in danger of being Directed by Richard Berge, caught in the crossfire. Bonni Cohen, Nicole Newnham At 117 minutes, the film is long, but it Cinematheque 7:00 p.m. Oct. 12-18 doesn’t feel so. The captivating story is told through narration, interviews with historians and former Monument Men, film from war time and by former residents of the victim- Jennifer Hanson ized cities. What makes it especially interesting Volunteer is that approximately half the film is wartime footage: images of soldiers gathered around in- valuable paintings found in a salt mine and id you know the Nazis hid the Mona countless other incredible reels. Particularly Lisa in a French castle during World shocking is footage that shows Italy’s DWar II to prevent it from being stolen? Camposanto being bombed by Allied planes. The Rape of Europa, a recent documentary The moments that inspire shock, or even dis- about World War II and its threat to European art, gust, are not rare, but the story is one that must shares this interesting fact and many others. The be told as it is not yet widely known. film is directed by Richard Berge, Bonni Cohen The Rape of Europa features lots of WWII film footage. Art and history majors may particularly and Nicole Newnham and is based on the novel enjoy this film, as it is fascinating as well as an of the same name by Lynn H. Nicholas. important part of history. The pillage of art and The first half of the film focuses on Adolf With equal barbarity, the Nazis destroyed was burned or placed in a museum, the infa- historical monuments is still going on in many Hitler and his obsession with classical art. In modern art, which Hitler loathed, and entire mous Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art) exhi- parts of the world. In 2001, for example, the acquiring the artworks he longed for, the Nazis cities (Warsaw being the prime example given). bition, which highlighted how it deviated from Buddhas of Bamyan in Afghanistan were de- were merciless. Hitler was a painter himself who He felt that modern art (such as works by Van the ideals of the Nazi regime. Warsaw was de- stroyed by the Taliban. These statues were price- applied to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna Gogh and Picasso) was offensive to the Aryan stroyed in part because Hitler despised the less artifacts over 1400 years old. The pillage of only to be rejected, twice. ideals he was trying to promote. Much of it Polish, and all Slavic countries; for him, they too art must be recognized, and ceased.
October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 ARTS & CULTURE
tree comes into Bill Eakin Northern enlightenment view to tell you the video is not See the “Post-Prairie Landscape” at the Plug In ICA looping, much like the sensa- which Dana Murray holds the same old oil-painted hay bale, tion of being a identical to the others that adorn my grandpar- Volunteer road trip won- ents’ apartment walls. dering, “Have Then why would I choose to review a show I been here s a child of the prairies, my trained entitled Scratching the Surface: The Post-Prairie before?” reflex is to cringe at yet another dis- Landscape? For the simple hope one of the Around A play of landscapes. I have been falsely pieces would reflect new local talent. Curator the corner, Kim promised new and changing prairie displays Steven Matijcio has put together a collection to Oullette’s blan- before, often just a ploy to pull me into a gallery not only inspire, but rid audiences of their old ket art is at bias for good. Prairie art can good viewing be just like the landscape we Bill Eakin level to see the see every day: colourful, unex- stitching, and Melanie Bone, Leaf pected and beautiful. the scenery it Matijcio came to forms. “Orange Winnipeg in 2005, and he says Prairie” con- this show has been a year- spicuously and-a-half in the making. shows the used Finding art was not the prob- blanket’s tag, lem. It was the editing pro- upside down, cess that proved difficult. “I with the words, tried to concentrate on mo- “All wool made ments by showing diversity… in England.” a snapshot,” he says, refer- This inspires ring to the process of narrow- me to consider ing the selection. The result the medium: a comprises a wide range of art blanket manu- forms—from video to chewed factured over- gum on paint-by-numbers— seas, pointing Bill Eakin by 19 very different artists. The to our coun- show runs at Plug In ICA Sept. try’s roots. Robert Pasternak, Components for a Mechanical Landscape 14 to Nov. 17, allowing people For those plenty of time to check out the skeptical that site-specific installations. a peg-board could resemble something lovely, uous cover art of a magazine. On it is our pro- Upon walking into the an installation by Jennifer Stillwell is displayed vincial flower, the crocus. Putting the cover in a gallery, I encountered a video within the gallery. Stillwell transforms limited frame, laid out flat, does not put its art at a lower projection on a large white materials into a surreal scene, asking for a sur- level; it presents the art from a new perspective wall. The black and white prisingly small amount of imagination to expe- and I was compelled to examine it more closely. video by artist Collin Zipp rience “Great Stuff.” I won’t spoil what the scene Manitobans have a love/hate relationship with shows bald, flat land captured is for you. this calendar-esque art. It’s a tradition, but as from a viewpoint inside a Paul Bulter’s collage, “Untitled (Manitoba Scratching the Surface points out, we know tra- vehicle. Every so often a Moods),” makes us look at the traditional, innoc- ditions can limit us. David Perrett, Geological Survey contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 ARTS & CULTURE 13
Daughters of rock Mike Aporius
Curran Faris The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Volunteer Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each week will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that you are really, really good looking. Want to show off your style? Contact [email protected] he type of music he plays doesn’t seem to appeal to the “just-turned-18 crowd,” Tbut that doesn’t seem to bother Jesse Matthewson, guitarist for local noise-rockers Matt Magura Hide Your Daughters. Sonically, HYD could be compared to bands like The Jesus Lizard, The “When it became Melvins and early Soundgarden, though the clear to me that I had band has crafted a sound that is exciting, inven- no fashion sense at tive and fresh. all, I started wearing “Some of our influences are just kind of clothes that allowed me to stay comfort- passe to a lot of hipsters in the underground of ag- able on a bike.” gressive music,” adds guitarist Drew Johnston. “I don’t think many people five or six years younger than us have ever heard Badmotorfinger, or a Rollins Band record or a Drive Like Jehu record.” Uninterested by current trends in underground music, HYD make music for themselves and for people like them—music lovers. “You can tell the difference between them [genuine music lovers] and the people who are striving to have the right hairdo and the right clothes,” says Jeff LaPlante, who seems more than comfortable with the band’s outsider status among Winnipeg’s other underground acts. The Hide Your Daughters play the Albert Oct. 6. band’s new album, The Teen Girl’s Guide to Social Success, showcases their brand of sinewy, heavy and very loud rock music—a much-needed teta- nus shot for Winnipeg’s music scene. Not only do HYD play original—and incred- ibly catchy—aggressive music, the band is also something of an all-star team. Anyone who has been paying attention to Winnipeg’s underground scene will recognize the gentlemen of HYD from some of the city’s most original bands. Jesse and Shane Matthewson are currently in KEN Mode and Johnston plays guitar full-time in Electro Quarterstaff. Vocalist LaPlante was the singer of the now defunct Meatrack, and Mike Klassen played bass with hardcore legends Malefaction. Klassen joined the band one month ago, taking over bass duties for Jahmeel Russell, former member of Kittens and Projektor. HYD’s second full-length record comes after a long period of numerous lineup changes, often a death sentence for bands. But Jesse sees the nearly constant rotation as contributing to the power- ful sound of the new record: “It makes the record kind of interesting because there were three differ- ent lineups for the writing of it.” Drummer Shane Matthewson adds that “the songs are better than they ever were...it’s a better band.” Still present are the band’s heavy grooves and zig-zagging guitar lines. Yet The Teen Girl’s Guide sounds more cohesive, varied and more melodic than its 2003 predecessor, Twisted and Distorted Gender Relations 101. “The song structures are certainly more straightforward, to an extent. That was defi- nitely a conscious choice on my part,” says Jesse Matthewson. What partly makes HYD so refreshing, aside from their music, is that the band is more con- cerned with making music than trying to land huge recording contracts or to become the most popular band in town. The band isn’t even inter- ested in touring. “I think collectively, as a group, touring isn’t really super important to any of us in general. The writing of the music, and then jamming, is where the essence of the band is,” says Johnston, whose honesty and humility is enough to make mu- sicians obsessed with getting the ‘right sound’ and improving their Myspace profiles sound like money-hungry businessmen. “The enjoyment we get from just, kind of, throwing ideas out to each other musically... that, to me, is the main priority.” LaPlante adds, “I always thought it’d be ideal that, you know, when you come home at the end of the day and you want to put something on, the first thing you wanted to put on was your own CD, and for you to not get tired of it and say, `Yeah, I still enjoy this.’”
Catch Hide Your Daughters live at the Albert, Oct. 6, with The Gorgon and Mad Young Darlings. October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 14 ARTS & CULTURE Eye poppers Montreal’s Seripop printmakers plaster the walls
Kelly Nickie Volunteer Staff
Neurotic is also how you could describe “I wouldn’t say that we’re ambitious, more the exhibition. The collection of works covers neurotic,” says Chloë Lum, describing the nu- every square inch of wall space, resembling a merous screen print posters that cover the walls teenager’s bedroom. The centre wall, which of Martha Street Studios. Just when it looks like pops out as you walk into the studio, displays a there are more than enough posters to show, giant screen print that covers it with geometric she cuts another colorful, eccentric image from shapes in a continuous pattern. The sight of it the screen-printed paper, later to be folded into is a trippy experience. In another room, cutout an original, geometric Seripop creation. spheres are piled together, the art literally pop- Seripop, the artistic duo of Lum and ping out into three dimensions from the screen Yannick Desraleau, has a show in Winnipeg now print. Although the arrangement of the posters called Seripop: Visual Emetic Billions of Typos. makes it hard to focus on just one, it’s a design The former art school students from Montreal feature the eye can appreciate as much as the dropped out to start up their own production art itself. And in retrospect, the placement of team, feeling that art school was mostly for so- the posters helps to show off their interesting cializing. Both artists thought the school’s cur- variations. riculum, which entailed making only three Yet each print also stands on its own. screen prints a year, couldn’t help them ex- Many Seripop posters are rock posters, with- ercise their constant flow of ideas. Now they out the wear and tear of display on outdoor create over 200 screen prints a year. In addi- bulletin boards. Not only do their posters show dios
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Many of the pieces at Martha Street reflect f o the degree of creative variation that the duo is might want to start here. sy e capable of. There are images of strange, abstract Seripop: Visual Emetic Billions of Typos t ur
figures and clashing colours; all Seripop’s work will be on display until Nov. 3 at Martha Street o C bursts with life to create an art show with more Studio, 11 Martha Street. You can also check out spunk than most. www.seripop.com. Some real Winnipeg ghosts Local author self-publishes a guide to spooks
Ashley Buleziuk Lonely Planet guide to Winnipeg’s ghost spots. Volunteer For the real ghost enthusiast, it also has infor- mation on tours and ghost-hunting groups. Many well-known haunted spots are featured, upernatural Winnipeg: A Guide to a such as Fort Garry Hotel and Masonic Temple, Ghostly Vacation will help you get your but there are a few less familiar spots as well, like S spook on in time for Halloween. First- Gabrielle Roy House and Riverside Inn. Their sto- time author Cara Hill will be launching her ries are spookier than most because of their more book on Oct. 13 at Dalnavert Museum, located intimate character. Many of us have been to these at 61 Carlton St. Admission is free, but guests places---possibly unknowing of their creepy pasts. are encouraged to reserve seats early, as seat- The thought of dinnerware vanishing into thin air ing is limited. at the King’s Head or long deceased conductors Hill describes her book as “a travel guide walking around Union Station is just plain freaky! for Winnipeg’s most haunted places.” It fea- Hill’s idea for the book came after reading The tures 23 locations throughout the city that have Ghost Stories of Manitoba many years ago. N SO
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goosebumps goosebumps. The book also pro- guide so that people interested in these things SH A vides readers with visitor information and in- would know where to go, how to get there and T NA structions on how to get there---sort of like a things like that,” explains Hill. Although she Local author Cara Hill self-published a super-natural travel book.
finds the idea of the supernatural fascinat- the independent professional project is: you ing, she wouldn’t try to convince you whether have to market it and then try to get it going.” She these sorts of thing really exist. “It’s just kind discusses the difficulties she came across while of creepy because you don’t know,” she says. publishing the book and recalls that “once the Hill has long been interested in writing. She re- publisher fell through, [she] almost threw it off calls her first book, “A Frog’s Home,” which she a bridge.” wrote when she was six. Eventually, she earned Having changed her mind, Hill successfully a BA at the University of Winnipeg and later up- conquered self-publishing and her book will be graded to an honors degree at the University sold at Chapters, McNally Robinson, Praire Sky of Ottawa. She returned to Winnipeg to take Books and several gift shops at the haunted lo- the Creative Communications program of- cations. She describes the two-and-a-half year fered through Red River College, which she has process as running a small business. “It’s a lot nothing but great things to say about. In fact, of work. If you’re looking to make money, don’t she began writing Supernatural for her ‘inde- self-publish. If you want to see your book out pendent professional project,’ a project stu- there and you just love doing it, then do it.” dents must do in order to graduate from the program. She just took it one step further. Cara Hill will be signing books at Chapters “I didn’t let it go just after graduating,” she ex- St.Vital at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Nov. 7. plains. “I continued with it. The idea was to have Additional queries or comments can be direct- it published all along because that’s sort of what ed to [email protected]. Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 ARTS & CULTURE 15 Fax: 783-7080
WNDX features local film Front line cinema from the underground ARTS BriefS
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N Happy birthday, MARIA id you know that Winnipeg is known W F for its ground-breaking experimen- It’s a three-way birthday! Inward Eye, J.P. SY O E
tal films? When Cecilia Araneda, one T Hoe and Nathan will help Manitoba Film & Sound,
D UR of the five founders of WNDX Festival of Avant the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association CO Garde and Underground Film, told me this, I re- (MARIA), and the Manitoba Motion Picture Industry alized I was one of thousands who was unaware Association (MMPIA) say good-bye to those awk- of the accomplishments of local filmmakers. ward teen years by headlining a concert celebrating Thus one of the objectives of WNDX, the 20th anniversary of their establishment. The show founded by Cecilia Araneda, Jaimz Asmundson, takes place Friday, Oct. 5 at the Pyramid Cabaret, and Walter Forsberg, Solomon Nagler and Carole will also feature some of Manitoba’s most memora- O’Brien, is to make the public aware of what is ble on-screen moments from the past two decades. going on in the Winnipeg film scene as well as Tickets for the schizophonic event are $10 at the door, the national one. and free for all MARIA and MMPIA members. Visit The other major objective of WNDX is to www.celebrating20.com. create a forum for the audience to ask questions. The filmmakers will be on hand during some of Pulsions, by Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof. Izabella will host a master workshop on advanced traditional hand-crafted film art. University of Winnipeg Gateway the screenings to explain their craft, a rare op- and Transit Project portunity for audience members. In a written statement, Araneda described WNDX as “the op- Calling all artists… The Winnipeg Arts ists like Rick Fisher and Don Rice in their piece necessarily” and “gratuitously.” Though the co- portunity to connect with the showcased artists, Council is inviting artists residing in close proxim- Evolution use a variety of images that are blurred lours are bland, the expressions of the animated to come to understand their creative processes ity to Winnipeg to submit expressions of interest to and blended together. people and the music itself are quite lively. and their craft, and even learn `hands-on’ why create a permanent Gateway and transit-related public Of the several shorts I viewed, the film that Barrow’s work raises some interesting questions this living cinema is so important to them.” art project. The project will be developed in conjunc- about the artist and his relationship to the au- tion with the U of W/Spence Street redevelopment. dience. The winner will develop a proposal in consultation The WNDX festival is a great opportu- with City of Winnipeg, U of W, and Winnipeg Arts nity to see where our innovative filmmakers are Council staff that will include a transit shelter for the leading mainstream cinema. Barrow’s film will Ellice Avenue bus stop and associated public art ele- be shown at New Prairie Cinema Showcase I: ments at the Ellice Avenue and Portage Avenue stops. The Personal Image at Cinematheque on Oct. (It’s not the Sistine Chapel, but hey, you’ve gotta start 4 at 7:00 p.m. Barrow is featured in one of the somewhere.) Interested artists must submit a com- two categories devoted to new prairie filmmak- plete application package to be considered. Go to ers. The festival film screenings are divided into www.winnipegarts.ca for full details including eligibil- seven categories. Three workshops will also be ity criteria, application requirements and to download held from Oct. 5-7. The festival itself takes place
l the call to artists. The deadline for application is Oct. a Oct. 4-7 at Cinematheque. Schedule informa- 26. For more info, call Tricia Wasney at 943-7668. stiv
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Isolating Landscapes, by Heidi Phillips.
“Experimental movies are the cutting-edge left the strongest impression was Winnipegger of cinema,” Araneda says, “It shows us where we Daniel Barrow’s Artist Statement. Barrow, a rela- are going.” Passionate about their craft, experi- tive new-comer to the experimental film scene, mental filmmakers enjoy seeing where conven- created a short which uses animation and orig- tional movie making is headed. inal music from the ballet. Barrow’s personal It was easy to understand what Araneda manifesto is frank and articulate: the artist is a meant by cutting-edge as I previewed some of god, the master manipulator, and the audience the films. All used different techniques to tell is in awe of his work. The narration and the art- stories than those commonly used in main- ist’s hand (which is always in frame) are con- stream films. Some films, like Deirdre Logue’s stant reminders of the artist’s power to induce Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes and an emotional response. The hand is constantly Jason Britski’s Hot Under the Collar, make adding new images to the frame. The narra- the film itself look old and scratchy. Other art- tor admits that he is “express[ing] [him]self un- l a stiv e F m m Fil DX DX N W F SY O E T UR CO
Devil on the Canvas, by Terryll Loffler. The film was shot on Super 8 and deconstructs the process of filmmaking and melodrama. October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 16 ARTS & CULTURE The Style Beat: Vintage looks for less Holly Rose Volunteer
oday, fashion is a never-ending rotation of the past. Like the remake Tof an old movie, it’s an updated version of a story, in a different setting, with a modern twist. Recently, vintage clothing has been re- ceiving tons of media coverage. Celebrities and fashionistas show up on the covers of our favorite grocery line tabloids bearing giant cups of Starbucks coffee, and donning one-of- a-kind vintage finds. Lucky for us students, we can attain this new-old look. Our parents’ and grandparents’ era has provided us with stores full of vintage clothing priced to fit within our measly stu- dent-sized budgets. In Winnipeg, some small but fierce vin- tage clothing stores are conveniently lo- cated for U of W students; you can walk or
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(second floor), 943-0171 N Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11:00-6:00 Ruby Slipper Vintage Shoppe, 970 Sargent Ave., 237-4976 Hours: Mon.-Tues.: 10:30-6:00, Wed.-Fri.: The key to successful vintage shopping is The $5 club entry fee covers the show, so it’s the stock and styles available locally while out 10:30-7:00, Sat.: 11:00-6:00 Sun: 12:00-5:00 creativity. If you find something that has a great a convenient and affordable way to check out for a night of fun. The Closet Chick Boutique, 938 Portage print or fabric in the wrong size, try taking it Ave., 774-2442 in or find another way to wear it. If you find a Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 10:00-6:00 skirt that is too big, for example, try wearing it Ragpickers Antifashion Emporium, 216 around your chest with a belt; it may make a McDermot Ave., 942-7992. great dress instead. Also, don’t be discouraged Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 11:00-6:00, Fri-Sat.: if you don’t strike gold on your first vintage ad- 11:00-7:00 venture. Sometimes you won’t find anything at all, but keep in mind these stores update their Winnipeg’s larger thrift shops are also stock regularly. Frequent visits will greatly in- great places to find vintage clothing. You can crease your odds. easily find a Value Village, Goodwill Store, If you’re still not quite sold on the vintage or Salvation Army in your neighborhood look, or you are unsure how to make vintage where with patience you’ll discover some work for you, The Empire Cabaret will host great vintage items. Second hand clothing two vintage fashion shows in October as part stores are also great places to donate your old of their new theme night, “Mod Club Fridays.” clothing when you are through with it. Who The shows are scheduled for 10:00 p.m. on knows? Your trash could become another’s Friday, Oct. 12 and Friday, Oct. 19, and will fea- treasured find. ture looks from the ‘60s through to the ‘80s.
95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio Top 10 CD – Albums September 26 – OCTOBER 1, 2007 ! = Local content * = Canadian Content RE=Re Entry NE = New Entry
LW TW artist recording Label
nE 1 ! Weakerthans Reunion Tour Anti/Epitaph
1 2 ! Andrew Neville/Poor Choices let’er Buck Dollartone
3 3 !Grand Analog Calligraffiti Slo Coach
nE 4 !Paperbacks An Illusion Against Death Parliament of Trees
9 5 Bjork Volta Atlantic
2 6 Wilco Sky Blue Sky Nonesuch
4 7 !JC Campbell Lazy James Strongfront
6 8 *New Pornographers Challengers Last Gang
5 9 !Boats Intercontinental Champion independent
10 10 ojos de Brujo Techari (Enhanced) Six Degrees Arts & Culture Editor: Whitney Light contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 786-9497 Fax: 783-7080 ARTS & CULTURE 17 cd REviews BOOK REview
Shortcomings OHMEGA WATT BEND SINISTER KANYE WEST By Adrian Tomine Drawn and Quarterly Watts Happening Bend Sinister Graduation $22.95 Ubiquity Records Distort Inc. Roc-A-Fella Don Moman Ohmega Watt’s This EP from If I had writ- Volunteer Staff second album Vancouver quin- ten this review a Watts Happening tet Bend Sinister week ago, I would Combining ironic is a diverse in- is a powerful have told you how humour with deft char- termingling of punch of five at- disappointed I was acterization, Adrian sounds from funk, dance and African beats. tention-commanding tracks that end up with Graduation, Kanye West’s third CD. The Tomine’s graphic novel, Renowned for his influence in the world as a strange genre-bending cross be- review would probably have ended with me Shortcomings, follows of soul and funk, Ohmega Watt continues tween the Beatles, Muse and Queen. The joking that I should have bought the new 50 the deterioration of a to push the boundaries of rap music. This band began, according to the liner notes, Cent CD instead. But Graduation gets better self-centred jerk’s re- album has the power to change the minds in “the nerdy days of high-school jazz with every listen. There aren’t any songs lationship with his of Eminem-style rap fans with its real beats band” over seven years ago, and their as club-ready as “Gold Digger” (though girlfriend in an intense, character-driven story that and meaningful lyrics. Here rap is fun, not sound has since grown into something “Stronger” does come close), and there touches on such issues as race, sex and a Gen X-er’s incredibly violent or sexually demoralizing. very dense and operatic, but catchy and aren’t any songs with the urgent delivery often difficult transition from boy to man. “Roc the Bells” raps rhythmically about what with liberal helpings of ‘70s kitsch. Lead of “Jesus Walks” or the remix of “Diamonds Tomine has been writing and illustrating his comic the album stands for: “We got the good hip vocalist/writer Daniel Moxon formidably from Sierra Leone” that featured Jay-Z. And book Optic Nerve, where Shortcomings first appeared, hop to make you feel alright.” The album re- belts out the lyrics on such wide-ranging while 2005’s Late Registration may have since 1991. At 100 pages, the graphic novel represents his veals more about who Watt is as an MC and topics as disappearing horses, the black- had more interesting individual tracks, longest continuous storyline to date. Elsewhere, Tomine’s the personal expectations that he has for rap hole effect of TV and how time disappears. Graduation on the whole is the better album. distinctive style has also been increasingly in demand, albums. Watts Happening has definitely got They’re well put-together, but the real The lack of skits and other filler makes it appearing in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Esquire. the goods to make you feel alright. focus is on the music. “TV War” and “Time West’s strongest and most concise release Tomine’s art is pared down, reductionist. There are Breaks Down” are the two standout tracks yet. Standout tracks: “Homecoming,” which few grand gestures or sudden movements. His style some- Kelly Nickie which channel their many influences into features a hook sung by Coldplay’s Chris what resembles an updated take on newspaper soaps a very memorable sound. The record is Martin, and “Good Morning,” which features from the ‘60s, except that his characters are not beauti- short but sweet; the group’s raw energy one of West’s wittiest lines yet: “I’m like a fly ful. He deftly uses the graphic novel medium to enhance and flair endures through 20 minutes. Malcolm X / Buy any jeans necessary.” the poignancy of his story. A panel with neither sound nor speech, an innovation only possible in a graphic novel, Tom Llewellin Aaron Epp invites the reader to ponder what is going on in the head of the character depicted, or to take a moment to absorb the preceding events. Tomine uses these silences to high- light protagonist Ben Tanaka’s loneliness. Breaking comic book tradition, Tomine frequently cuts in the middle of the page, producing a somewhat disjointed feeling in the reader which increases empathy for the disjointed Ben. With a less subtle hand, the story could have been lost amid the vivid meditations on race and gender, or even have come off as pretentious. But Shortcomings never does because Tomine’s insights are solidly grounded in his characters. Ben’s girlfriend Miko, who like Ben is Japanese-American, decides that they need to “take a break.” She feels that Ben does not care about her pride in her Japanese heritage, and more, that Ben’s eye is wandering over to white girls. Though both of these ac- cusations are true, Ben angrily protests. Miko takes a four-month internship in New York, and very quickly Ben is pursuing relationships with two blonde white girls, sleeping with one of them. Ben’s shortcomings are numerous. He is arrogant, egotistical and selfish. He refuses to change. He grows angry when he finds out that his female companions have been telling him the same lies that he was telling them. Yet despite that Ben is essentially an ugly character, he invites the reader’s sympathy. There is too much in him that is un- comfortably familiar. His tragedy is his profound loneli- ness and that, by the time he begins to grow up, he has lost Miko and is on the way to losing his best friend. Shortcomings is a thought-provoking, intelligent read from one of indie comics’ brightest rising stars and should be read with relish by anyone interested in literary comic books. October 4, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 18 ARTS & CULTURE
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READING BY POET RACHEL ZOLF Thurs Oct 4, 4-5 p.m. in 4M37. NATIONAL RIGHT TO KNOW WEEK Events organized by a local co- This event is free and open to the public. Presented by the UW English alition of access-to-information advocates. Oct 4: Former federal Department. information commissioner John Reid: 20 Years Later: The Increas- ing Importance of Access to Information, 4M47, 3:30 p.m. MYSTERY WRITING WORKSHOP with Catherine Hunter. Sat, Oct 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. room 3M50. Participants will discuss the basic GALLERY 1C03 Show + Tell: Notions of Home and Place by elements of the mystery novel and each draft a “discovery” scene Alumni, until Oct 27. Organized in conjunction with the University for their own mystery. Each participant will have the chance to come of Winnipeg’s 40th anniversary, Show + Tell features art in various away from the workshop with a plan for a mystery novel of their media by 13 UW graduates. New work by Steve Bates, Richard own. $15 for WC members, $30 for non-members. To register, email Dyck, Richard Hines, Leah Fontaine, Allan Geske, Glen Johnson, [email protected] or call 786-9468. Blair Marten, Kegan McFadden, Solomon Nagler, Freya Bjorg FILM Cinematheque Olafson, Paul Robles, Donna Szoke and Racheal Tycoles. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri: noon-4 p.m. Sat: 1-4 p.m.
CINEMATHEQUE 100 Arthur St. Oct 4-7: WNDX Festival of Avant-Garde & Underground Film, details at www.wndx.org. AROUND TOWN Oct 8-10: Gus Van Sant’s Mala Noche 7 & 9 p.m. Oct 11: Into OPPORTUNITIES the Music 20th Anniversary: You’re Gonna Miss Me: A Film About Roky Erickson double bill w/ the Artist Formerly Known as Captain Beefheart, 7 p.m. The Besnard Lakes COUNSELLING & CAREER SERVICES INFORMATION SESSIONS GLOBE CINEMA Portage Place Now playing: In the Valley of Elah, Tues, Oct 9, 11:30-1:20 U of T Master of Management & Professional Silk, Feast of Love. Call 69-GLOBE for details. Accounting Program, Room 0GM09 Career Resource Centre. Wed, Oct 10, 12:30-1:20 Occupational Therapy Degree Program (U of PARK THEATRE 698 Osborne St. 478-7275 Oct 5: Amazon M), Room 2D11. Wed, Oct 10, 12:30-1:20 Public Service Commis- Women’s Master Drummers, 7:30. Oct 7: Purity w/ musical guests sion, Room 2C13. Tues, Oct 16, 3-4:30 (1st session) or 5-6:30 (2nd The Lost and The Pool Staff session) The JET Program, Room 0GM09 Career Resource Centre.
FREE WORKSHOPS: All students, alumni and staff are welcome to attend and must pre-register by calling 786-9231. Thurs, Oct 4, THEATRE & DANCE 10:15-11:15 Managing Exam Anxiety. Wed, Oct 10, 12:30-1:20 Strong Interest Interpretation. Tues, Oct 16, 1:15-2:15 Job Search Strategies. Wed, Oct 17, 12:30-1:20 Resume and Cover Letter Writing. Thurs, Oct 18, 11:15-12:15 Successful Interviewing. THEATRE BY THE RIVER PRESENT OEDIPUS REX Oct 9-13 and 16- 20. For information and tickets visit www.theatrebytheriver.com or MEAL EXCHANGE VOLUNTEERS WANTED Groups of costumed vol- call 770-0093. unteers will walk door to door on Halloween night on pre-assigned streets asking for donations of canned goods and non-perishable Oct 6, West End Cultural Centre MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE 174 Market Ave 942-6537. Oct 18- food items. Students will also help count and sort donations, then CONCERTS Nov 10: Our Town visit community organizations to drop off our collections. Meal Exchange (MX) is a student founded, student run, registered PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE Portage Place 942-5483. Oct 17-Nov charitable organization that has grown to 48 campuses across 4: Chimera. Canada. The mandate of the University of Winnipeg Chapter is to K’NAAN Oct 4, West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7 p.m., show at promote civic engagement through the development of hunger 8. Tickets $25 and $30 at Ticketmaster or the Festival Music Store solutions. MX implements programs and events that transform 231-1377. students from passive contributors to active agents in the fight against hunger. Contact [email protected] JULIE MOFFITT Singer/songwriter from Chicago w/ Serena Postel and Melissa Plett. Oct 6, 7 p.m. at The Park Theatre 698 Osborne St. LITERARY STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES An information session will be Tickets at 478-7275 or visit the Box Office at The Park Theatre. held on Wed, Oct 17 12:30- 1:20 p.m. in 1L12 on U of W Exchange Programs and other study abroad opportunities. For more infor- THE BESNARD LAKES w/ HYLOZOISTS AND MAHOGANY FROG 2007 PRAIRIE FIRE PRESS – MCNALLY ROBINSON WRITING mation contact the International Office at 786-9469 or visit us in Oct 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7:15, Show 8. Tick- CONTESTS Bliss Carman Poetry Award - Judge: Barry Dempster, 1W04D. ets $12 in advance @ Ticketmaster, WECC, Into the Music, and Short Fiction - Judge: Bill Gaston, Music Trader. WINNIPEG FREE PRESS & WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE NON-FICTION Creative Non-Fiction - Judge: Mark Anthony Jarman. $6,000 in CONTEST Do you have a story that needs to be told? The theme THE GORGON w/ Hide Your Daughters and Mad Young Darlings. prizes. First prize in each category $1,250, 2nd prize $500, 3rd this year is “I knew I wasn’t in Kansas anymore, when...” and Oct 6 Royal Albert Arms. Doors 10 p.m. $5 prize $250. Deadline: Nov 30. For information contact 943-9066, there’s a total of nine hundred dollars to be won. Deadline Oct 31. [email protected], or check out our web site for guidelines at BROTHER ALI The Undisputed Truth Tour feat. BK One, Blueprint, For details, call 786-9468 or email writerscollective.uwinnipeg.ca www.prairiefire.ca. and DJ RareGroove with special guest host Toki Wright. Tues Oct or visit http://writerscollective.uwinnipeg.ca/nfict.html 9 Pyramid Cabaret 176 Fort St. Tickets at Urban Bakery, Kustom MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK Oct 4: Judy Kozar (nee Gibbs): WRITERS COLLECTIVE POETRY CONTEST Attention poets! Over Kulture, and Ticketmaster. Canada’s War Grooms and the Girls Who Stole Their Hearts, five hundred dollars to be won. Deadline isO ct 31. For details, call 8 p.m. Oct 5: Bobby Ackles, B.C. Lions president signing copies TOKYO POLICE CLUB w/ MELIGROVE BAND and THE VIRGINS 786-9468 or email writerscollective.uwinnipeg.ca of his new memoir, The Water Boy: A Life in Professional Football, Thurs, Oct 11 at the Pyramid. Tickets $15 advance / $17 door 1 p.m. Oct 9: Paul Wilson reading & signing of Turning Mountain, 2008 STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION celebrates the at Ticketmaster, Into the Music, Kustom Kulture and Kitsch 7 p.m. Oct 9: David Gilmour reading & signing of The Film Club, commitment, determination and achievements of student entre- on Broadway 8 p.m. Oct 10: Thinking Out Loud talk & discussion presented preneurs. Through this annual program, ACE and CIBC create a by the Institute for the Humanities, U of M on What is the What GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS w/ JUSTIN RUTLEDGE Thurs, Oct platform for young business leaders to network with like-minded by Dave Eggers, 7 p.m. Oct 10: Olga Verrall reading & signing 25 at the West End Cultural Centre. Doors 7:15, Show 8. Tick- students, showcase their business on a regional and national Missing Pieces; My Life as a Child Survivor of the Holocaust, 7:30 ets $12 in advance @ Ticketmaster, WECC, Into the Music, and stage to top executives and leading entrepreneurs, receive rel- p.m. Oct 10: Ariole K. Alei, talk and signing of The Simplexity of Music Trader. evant training and leverage valuable mentorship opportunities Abundance: 4 Steps to Plenty, 7 p.m. to accelerate the growth of their business. Nominations and self HALLOWEEN FUNKADELIC GHOST SHIP Fri, Oct 27, 7 p.m.-1 nominations are being accepted through the ACE website, www. a.m. at the Manitoba Museum. For tickets, visit www.manitoba- acecanada.ca, and will close on Dec 7. The competition is open museum.ca to full-time students at Canadian universities or colleges who are running their own businesses. CUFF THE DUKE w/ Land of Talk Thurs, Nov 8 WECC. 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the Modern Guitar, performed by Sister Dorothy. Oct 17: Ken Johns, U of W Psychology, on Sex, Drugs and the Teenaged Brain – A psychological High Five Drive analysis of rock & roll. Oct 18: The Virtuoso Fiddle with Sierra Noble. COMEDY MANITOBA WRITERS’ GUILD COURSES Approaching Poetics with Di Brandt; Writing from Spirit with Katherine Bitney; Capturing the Moment with Tim Higgins; Stories that Work with David Elias. Contact the Mani- THE CROSSEYED RASCALS PRESENT MUTANT TURKEY RACING An toba Writers’ Guild for details. evening of clean improvisational comedy. Fri, Oct 12 7:30 p.m. at PTE’s Colin Jackson Studio (3rd floor, Portage Place). Tickets $10, or $8 in GIANT GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALE presented by The Friendship commit- advance at: Hull’s Family Bookstore (372 Graham Ave) - 947-1365, or tee of the St. Mary Anglican Church. Fri, Oct 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat, by contacting [email protected] For more information about the Oct 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 3830 Roblin Blvd at Haney show or the troupe call: 226-4446 or e-mail: crosseyedrascals@gmail. (just over the Charleswood Bridge). White Elephant tables, book tables, com. a fish pond for kids, household items, clothing and other miscellaneous BARS, CAFES & VENUES treasures for sale. SOAP SCUM PRODUCTIONS presents Space Quest, an improvised space comedy on Mondays at the Park Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and Oct 5 tour kickoff at Ozzy’s REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS The Winnipeg Arts Council invites art- available at the door. ists to submit Expressions of Interest to create a permanent Gateway and Transit-related public art project developed in conjunction with The University of Winnipeg/Spence St. Redevelopment. The selected artist will ACADEMY BAR & EATERY 414 Academy Rd. Oct 5: Sara Diamond develop a proposal in consultation with City of Winnipeg, University of Oct 18: Mike Petkau, Rob Szabo, and Peter Katz Oct 19: Madge Winnipeg and Winnipeg Arts Council staff that will include a transit shelter Clement Oct 20: Jeremy Proctor for the Ellice Ave transit stop and associated public art elements at the Simon Hughes, appearing in Scratching the Surface: The Post-Prairie Landscape Ellice Ave and at the Portage Ave stops. Interested artists must submit a ACADEMY FOOD DRINKS MUSIC 437 Stradbrook Oct 4: Jeremy complete application package. Please visit www.winnipegarts.ca for full Koz Oct 5: Highway 59 Oct 6: Dust Rhinos Oct 7: Fournier, Moody details. Deadline for application is Oct 26. and Lowe Jazz matinee (Sunday afternoons) Oct 10: Justin Lacroix Band Oct 12: Hazy Pilgrims Oct 13: Those Rooks GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI CHOIR Practices begin Mon, Oct 15 at 6:45 in the Gordon Bell Music Room. Contact Don Askholm at 489- ELLICE CAFÉ & THEATRE 585 Ellice Ave Upcoming free movies Oct 8: 5584 for more information. Garfield.O ct 15: Mr. Bean. Shows start at 7 p.m. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Discover the 5 W’s of your family history. FINN’S PUB Johnson Terminal at The Forks. Oct 12: The Mission Light The Southeast & Winnipeg Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society is hosting the MGS Seminar 2007 Oct 19-21 at the Viscount Gort Hotel in KING’S HEAD PUB 100 King St. Every Sunday: All the Kings Men Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please visit our website at www.mbgenealogy.com for details. Plug In ICA MCNALLY ROBINSON PORTAGE PLACE MUSIC Oct 5: Starlight Jazz. Oct GALLERIES 12: Burton Trio (Jazz). Oct 19: Green Tara (Rhythm & Blues). Oct 26: 100 MINUTES WITH AN AUTHOR The Writers’ Collective and the Mil- Sister Dorothy (Solo Acoustic). Shows at 6:30 p.m. lennium Library are pleased to offer four different Tuesday night lectures with four different authors! Oct 9: Fantasy Author Rae Bridgman, Oct 16: MCNALLY ROBINSON GRANT PARK MUSIC Oct 5: Sam Knacker (Easy Fiction Author Armin Wiebe, Oct 23: Picture Book Author Kevin Short- A LABEL FOR ARTISTS is currently accepting submissions for our next Listening). Oct 6: David Hasselfield (Jazz). Oct 12: Strident Harpies sleeve, Oct 30: Non-Fiction author Chris Rutkowski. All events are free and exhibition Homage to Picasso. We are looking to salute Pablo Picasso (Blues). Oct 13: Bob Watts (Blues and Jazz). Shows start at 8 p.m. open to the public and are being held from 7-9 p.m. in the Carol Shields by showing works by you that have his influence. This can be collages, auditorium at the Millennium Library. Call 986-4294 for more info. paintings, drawings, sculpture or photos. If you wish to participate please OZZY’S 160 Osborne Downstairs Oct 5: FREQ 107 presents High email [email protected] or phone 772-5165 to make drop off ar- Five Drive’s Tour Kick-Off feat. The Cease Fire, The Alibi, Asado, UPCOMING WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS How to Take Better rangements. We ask that all works be labeled with name, title, and contact Burden of the Decade. Oct 6: Nailbrick, Disconnected, Streets of Pictures: Henderson Library Tues, Oct 9, 6:30 p.m. 986-4314 to register. info. Paper works should be framed. Rage, with guests. Oct13: Tinnitus, Split Lip Grin, with guests. How to Buy a Computer: West End Library, Sat, Oct 13, 1 p.m. 986-4677 Oct 19: Thine Eyes Bleed, F*ck The Facts, Damascus, with guests. to register; Fort Garry Library, Sat, Oct 27 at 1 p.m. 986-4918 to register. ACEARTINC 2nd floor, 290 McDermot Ave 944-9763 The Win- Oct 20: The Ball (Double levels, Double dungeons!), an indepen- nipeg Trash Museum: An Exhibition of New Art by Frieso Boning until dent organization that holds it’s events in Ozzy’s. It is a local group MILLENNIUM LIBRARY EVENTS Oct 4: Marjorie Anderson and fam- Oct 13. that has no affiliation with any other groups with similar names. ily read from Blessed: Portrait of Asdis Sigrun Anderson, Carol Shields PYRAMID CABARET 176 Fort St. Oct 6: DJ Champion, $20 at www. Auditorium 7 p.m. Oct 9: 100 Minutes with a Youth Fantasy Author: Rae GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins 667-9960. Not-for-profit community jazzwinnipeg.com/buy_tickets/ Oct 17: DJ Andy Smith, $12 advance at Bridgman, Carol Shield Auditorium 7 p.m. youth art centre. Oct 6: Kat’Axian, a performance art show, 10 p.m. $5 or Kustom Kulture. Oct 23: The Sadies w/ Young Rivals, $15 advance/ $16 $3 with a non-perishable food item. door available at Ticketmaster, The Pyramid, Kustom Kulture, Into the WRITING GROUP FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS Every other Wed at 7 p.m. in Music and Kitsch on Broadway. Oct 26: Jack Semple w/ Jack DeKeyzer. Meeting Room 1 at the Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street. To register KEEPSAKES GALLERY 264 McDermot Ave 257-0374 Non-profit call 986-4294. art gallery. Handmade art, pottery, candles, cards, paintings, REGAL BEAGLE 331 Smith St. Oct 4, 5: Clyde Roulette. Oct 12, 13: Blues photography. on First. Every Wed at 9 p.m. The Marlborough Men. Thurs at 9 p.m. FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLASS An opportunity to meet with Shandra and Jason. other students and Canadian friends while learning English and the Bible. GALLERY LACOSSE 169 Lilac St. 284-0726 Studies in Contrast feat. the Elim Chapel 546 Portage Ave at Spence St. (enter from rear parking lot) work of Michael Cox, Jim Corbett, and Terry Lacosse. ROYAL ALBERT ARMS 48 Albert St. Oct 4: Andrew Neville & the Poor Sundays noon-1:30 p.m. For information call Val & Veda Chacko 257- Choices w/ Tara Lee Combs, Angry Dragons. Oct 5: Putrescence, Damas- 1670. PLATFORM CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL ARTS 121-100 cus, Velodrome, Dead Dogs, Legerdemain. Oct 9: The UK Subs, Ab Irato, Arthur St (Artspace) 942-8183 Until Oct 19: soft ground: Sarah Small + Troma Lisa. Elaine Stocki. THE ZOO Osborne Village Inn 160 Osborne St. Oct 4: Minor Flaw, Ghosts OUTWORKS GALLERY 290 McDermot Ave 949-0274. Vistas On TV, The Savants, with guests. Oct 5: State of Shock, White Mouth, with by Grey Matters, a collective of women artists. Opening reception guests. Oct 6: Days Of The New, Indy Nosebone, with guests. Advance VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Fri, Oct 12, 7:30 p.m. Hours: Oct 11, 7:30-10 p.m, Oct 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, tickets $20. Oct 10: The Manvils (Vancouver), The Experiences, Intrans- Noon-6 p.m. formation, White Mouth. Oct 11, 12, 13: FREQ 107 presents Grindfest IV.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG TUITION RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2008: their education at university or college levels. Applications are available in the Awards office BURSARY PROGRAM 2007-08 Scholarship values vary from year to year located in Graham Hall or go to website www. Three scholarships will be awarded to The depending on royalties. Contact: Mary Broder- blindcanadians.ca Deadline: October 15, 2007. UNIVERSITY This bursary program has been developed Western Region of Canada (Manitoba, ick, Chairperson, Bridget Walsh Scholarship, for the 2007-08 academic year to assist Saskatchewan and Alberta) and are tenable 205 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown, DENNIS LYSTER LEADERSHIP 2007 OF WINNIPEG students, primarily those in their first year of at the University of Oxford, England. They ON, L7G 4T8, Tel: (416) 873-0873. 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Sports Editor: Kalen Qually Sports E-mail: [email protected] This year’s going to be a show Wesmen Men’s Volleyball Team Preview
straight points in the second set. Jonathan Villaverde “(Town and Ahow) are really going to be Volunteer staff key guys for us and they’re really, really good so we’re pretty good at that position,” says Schellenberg. he University of Winnipeg Wesmen won Despite missing Wiebe, the team is con- the championship last year. So what fident in their abilities. Also looking to step up could be in store for this year? My answer: is former junior national team member Justin T Duff and former CIS rookie of the year Ryan fireworks! The team is headlined by last year’s na- DeBruyn. tional tournament all-stars Ben Schellenberg “[The players] need to take a daily ap- and Dustin Addison-Schneider. Joining them is proach to improving,” McKay believes, “and team leader Andrew Town and a young cast in- I’ll see if they can just keep getting better every cluding Alan Ahow, Ryan DeBruyn, Justin Duff, day. That they’re here in the gym with us and and Dan Lother, who are looking to chalk up strength training and whatnot and if they take care of that then they’re going be in the position
a bunch of playing time and be integral parts P U of a Wesmen team looking to defend their to win their volleyball matches as they have in S, C championship. previous years.”
URA In hoping to further improve the Wesmen,
The key difference between Winnipeg’s H your real home team’s head coach spent the hopefuls and other teams in the country is expe- AM D rience, according to head coach Larry McKay. A summer with Canada’s national team, which “Some of these guys have played within This year’s men’s volleyball team has a lot to live up to. Last year’s team brought home the Championship cup. was an experience he hopes will help him as a our kind of framework or our system, whether university coach. it be in high school or in club if they’ve played “Well, I learned lots in my experience with for us, for six years,” says McKay. “Every year Schneider. It’s hard to believe that he could do utes for the club and now that is missing. them. I’ve been with them for a year and a half they’ve kind of improved and improved and so any better than last year, when he earned MVP “I don’t really know who’s going to take now. In that time I have seen lots of great kinds that is the greatest strength that they have.” of the national tournament and was player of Richard’s playing time,” says McKay, “I do know of innovative things done by teams from all over A lot of that experience, of course, will the game in the final against Alberta. that we had some very strong players that were the world.” come from Schellenberg. Big Ben has received “He’s not going improve upon that,” says non-starters for us last year. They’ll probably get When asked what that experience would some hype as being potentially the best player McKay. “He’s looking at today and getting better more starting opportunities this year as a result. bring to the table McKay responds, “In terms of in the CIS this year. today. That sounds cliché and hokey but that’s You don’t replace Richard, Richard is a wonder- specific things, probably some physical training McKay says he tries not to place such ex- really how he approaches things.” ful guy and part of the fabric of our team and we aspects.” pectations on Schellenberg. “I’m not expecting With expectations soaring, you might just try and create another team this year with The team faces some tough competition. that,” he laughs. “I’m expecting Ben to continue expect the team to get caught up in a lot of hype, the guys that we have.” University of Alberta, the team the Wesmen to improve. To put in the work every day and so but they look poised and ready for action. Filling in at power is Alan Ahow who has beat at the national championship, has a far Ben has done that for four consecutive years. “As the season goes on we’ll pretty much looked impressive in exhibition action with a strong team once again this year. The three BC Really five (years), because he played in Grade forget about last season pretty quick,” remarks team-leading 13 kills against the Regina Cougars teams (Trinity Western, UBC, and Thompson 12 as part of our club system. He’s met that ex- Schellenberg. “I talked to some people who won Saturday night. Last year, Ahow was a real “x- Rivers) always have competitive clubs. As pectation everyday and I have the same expec- in the 1998 team and they say you’ll forget about factor” in the teams success. well, Laval is hosting the national tournament tation for him this season.” it really quick and focus on this season.” “Definitely some big shoes to fill, obvi- this year and McKay thinks they will be strong A humbled Schellenberg says, “I don’t think “I think pretty well our team’s a hard work- ously,” says Ahow about playing in Wiebe’s spot. along with the McMaster team that has added I’m the best player in the CIS. I think Dusty is ing team and that’s all we can do is work as “I’m just looking forward to getting in there and a few good players to their club. However, do way better than me. It’s just my fifth year, I’m hard as we can and see what happens,” adds starting off slow.” not think McKay is looking over his shoulder at just going to go all out. I don’t have any regrets Addison-Schneider. Also in at power is veteran Andrew Town, other teams and worrying about them. When after this season. It’s kind of just do what you One element missing from last year’s squad who was critical in the playoffs during the Wes- asked who he thought was the team’s tough- want and give ‘er every game.” is the presence of Richard Wiebe, last year’s un- men championship run. In last year’s semi- est competition McKay boasts, “Improving on Schellenberg is pairing up once again with disputed team leader and a hard-working and final he was player of the game with nine kills our own. I think that’s our number one compe- “way better than him” setter, Dustin Addison- disciplined player. Wiebe played a lot of min- and five service aces, including serving for nine tition. It’s ourselves.” Talent more than makes up for inexperience Wesmen Women’s Volleyball Team Preview
inski played at Sisler, and Kyla Michalski severe knee injury and is about a month or Brad Pennington transferred to the University of Winnipeg two away from her long-awaited return to Volunteer staff after a stint in Delaware. the court. “She’s been working really hard Head coach Diane Scott is pleased with and she’s just itching to get back to play- the new additions and optimistic about the ing the game,” says Scott. Although there is coming year. no set return date at the moment, Scott and or the Wesmen women’s volleyball “Our main focus is to perform to the best the rest of the team are patiently awaiting team, the 07/08 season is filled with of our potential,” she says, adding that with Bragg’s return. Fmany possibilities. The Wesmen have these new recruits, the women’s volleyball When it comes to strategy, the team’s lost four key players from last season in role team adds a lot of athleticism and depth to available depth seems to be the key, as it can players Ashley Morris, Genevieve Collette, their game. help create a more complex offence. and Brianne Collette as well as Claire “The athleticism in our room is far “With more depth and athleticism you Willerton, a starter who also played a couple greater than before,” Scott says. can do more things,” explains Scott. Right of other positions. Normally one would think But with that talent comes raised ex- now the challenge for this team is to get the a team would be adversely affected by losing pectations. The team needs to keep up with younger athletes up to speed as fast as pos- players like these, but, thanks to a strong re- every other team in the country, who are fo- sible in order to gain some quick experience. cruiting year, this loss won’t be as harsh. cused in on making it to the playoffs and get This year’s team is flowing with strengths, but The women’s volleyball team is welcom- that all-important run at the national cham- its weaknesses lie in the players’ youth and ing eight new players to their squad. There pionship. It has yet to be determined who will inexperience at the university level. are three out-of-province players in Lauren be the big role players on this year’s team, but This young team will get a chance to Sears from Nova Scotia, and Christi Nairn and two names that should ring a bell with fans pick up some of this experience as they com- Sarah Croft from Saskatchewan. The other are Nicola Dirks and Jayme Menzies. Dirks pete in a tournament at Regina, where the five all hail from right here in Winnipeg. and Menzies will be two very integral players team hopes to do well and start on their Karen Montgomery played for Vincent this season. path to the CIS finals—a dream they share Massey, Alix Krahn and Devyn DeGagne Another integral part of this team is with every other team in Canada, and will come from River East, Leah Brez- Marlie Bragg, who last season suffered a have to fight for every step of the way. contact: [email protected] The Uniter October 4, 2007 SPORTS 23 BLAKE BREAKS IT DOWN Hydration: Drink up! COMPILED BY Kalen Qually
won’t function properly if you aren’t hydrated. In and intensity. The more intense the activity Kalen Qually and Blake Wood severe cases you would experience dizziness and or if you are competing in 30 degree heat, you NHL makes example of Downie severe fatigue. For a student it’s important to stay will need to be drinking more water. You might hydrated to help you stay awake in class. You’ll be also want to drink a sports drink. Steve Downie, a 20-year-old junior star trying able to focus and pay attention more easily. The to make the Philadelphia Flyers, delivered a vi- lake Wood works at Effectus: Athlete body drives on water so you need enough of it to Q: The great debate: Water vs. Gatorade. cious hit to Ottawa Senators’ Dean McAmmond Development in Winnipeg. He has a get through the day. What is the difference? in a pre-season game on Sept. 25. Downie made B degree in kinesiology, among other cer- the hit late, left the ice while making the hit, made direct contact with Mcammond’s head, tifications, and has worked with many elite ath- Q: Lets say this “average” person is A: Your body runs on electrolytes as well, and took advantage of a player in a vulnerable letes, including the national men’s volleyball fairly active as well. What benefits would they which are sodium and potassium. If you are position, hitting on four of the five criteria for il- team and high level junior hockey players. Every enjoy during the course of an activity if they just going to work out for an hour or some other legal hits that the NHL’s competition committee couple of weeks we discuss a topic of fitness for are properly hydrated? casual activity, water would be sufficient. But had discussed this past off-season. Downie was the benefit of our readers. for something like a marathon the body really suspended 20 NHL games as a result. Flyer’s A: Well, depending on how strenuous the ac- needs water, salt, and sugar to be replenished. GM Paul Holmgren has said the team will have Q: First, the obvious question—obvious tivity, the body can lose up to three litres of water. That’s where you really need those sports drinks to be creative in dealing with the length of the in that everyone should know although many And for every one per cent drop in hydration you like Gatorade and Powerade. They’re certainly suspension, due to both the amount of games do not. How much water per day should we will see a four per cent drop in performance. Your not bad for you, but it’s not really something you and because of salary cap issues. According to be taking in? performance will definitely suffer. Thirst is not a need to have in your water bottle at the gym. espn.com, Holmgren told reporters that the team good indicator, either. You shouldn’t wait until plans to have Downie serve the suspension in A: For the average person who doesn’t you are thirsty because often you become dehy- Q: Someone told me that if I guzzle a blocks, calling him up from the AHL to sit out go through really strenuous activity? They drated before your body is letting you know. litre of water after a night of drinking, I can several games at a time. Downie has already should be drinking eight cups of water per prevent my hangover. Is that even true? Is it been sent down to start the season in the AHL day, which works out to about two litres a day. Q: Stay hydrated or I’m going to suck, really preventing dehydration? with the Philadelphia Phantoms. (espn.com) You will drink more, of course, if you are work- got it. But if I drink a gallon of water then go ing out or participating in sports throughout running I feel like a water balloon. How do I A: Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it is All that for $20? the day. stay properly hydrated during an activity? causing the body to drain water. When you drink alcohol you are constantly going to the wash- On Saturday, Sept. 22, Antonio Henton helped the Ohio State Buckeyes beat Northwestern by 58-7. Q: More about this “average” person. A: It is always a good idea to drink two to room draining fluids. Replacing water is one Two days later, police picked up Henton south of Perhaps they are a student; what benefits will two and a half cups of water at least an hour step to helping you function better, but you the Ohio State campus for attempting to solicit a they enjoy from being properly hydrated? before hand. Throughout the course of your will still feel hungover because of what you prostitute. According to SI.com, Henton, a 20- activity, the typical amount to be taking in is do to your body by drinking alcohol. Coffee is year-old redshirt quarterback for the Buckeyes, A: Being properly hydrated will provide one cup for every 15 to 20 minutes. This, of also a diuretic. You can become dehydrated was accused of offering an undercover female you with a constant supply of energy. The body course, varies depending on the environment from drinking too much. police officer $20 for sex. He would plead not guilty and was released on bond Tuesday, Sept. 25. Soliciting a prostitute can carry a maximum sentence of 6 months and a $1,000 fine but quite often results in a small fine. Jim Tressel, Ohio Scott C 15-5 .750 State’s head coach, said on the subject, “What’s tom A 14-6 .700 most disappointing to me is that our guys know Jonathan V 14-6 .700 Kalen Q 14-6 .700 deep down what is expected. And when we err – NFL PICKS Steven K 12-8 .600 in other words a player, a coach, or whomever – 2007 Gridiron Gurus Dan V 12-8 .600 that’s disappointing.” (SI.com)
Milton Bradley goes ape, Tom Asselin is the co-host of the Ultra Game #2: New York Jets Game #4: San Diego Chargers tears ACL @ New York Giants @ Denver Broncos Mega Sports Show and is also the defending Milton Bradley, known for his often erratic and out NFL Picks champion. “Let’s play my favourite game: making fun “They can’t be that bad, can they? The San of control behaviour (but not his board games), Kalen Qually is the Sports Editor at of quarterbacks. Eli Manning is underachieving. Diego Chargers are sitting at 1-3 after having lost can add another classic moment to a resume the Uniter, appears regularly on the Ultra People are still saying, “Just give him time,” but to the Kansas City Chiefs. Does that sound like a that includes chair tossing and too many blow- Mega Sports Show, and is a former NFL Picks I’m sick of saying that. Start playing some foot- Superbowl contender to you? So who’s at fault? ups to count. Upset over an argument with first champ. ball! Eli is lucky he has no backup to compete Everybody. The offence ranks 27th and the de- Steven Kotelniski is a regular contribu- with for a spot. He is playing good enough to lead fense ranks 23rd. Rivers wasn’t any good against base umpire, Mike Winters, Bradley had to be re- tor to Uniter Sports, a rookie to NFL Picks, and a team that has won the last two games but I don’t a bad KC team, with 50 per cent pass completion strained by his own manager, Bud Black. Black a former Fantasy League Champion. want to see “good enough” from Eli; I want to see and two interceptions. I can’t see him improv- spun Bradley, causing him to fall awkwardly Jonathan Villaverde is a long time foot- greatness. Then there’s Chad Pennington… Him, ing against the Broncos 5th-ranked defense. The to the ground while tearing his anterior cruci- ball player, first year NFL Picks member, and I would like to see fired. He has been consistently Broncos largely kept Peyton in check through ate ligament. “He’s a very strong guy,” reasoned regular contributor to Uniter Sports. unsuccessful and I’m just wondering when the 30 minutes last week, so expect them to control Black. “My thought was, ‘I’ve got to do anything Jets will learn he isn’t the guy for them. He has a Rivers.” Dan Verville is a contributor to Uniter I can to keep Milton away from any confronta- weak arm and makes poor decisions. I don’t see –Kalen Qually Sports and is making his first appearance in tion because if he gets suspended it’s going to the upside of him. Giants win 16-7.” NFL Picks this season. –Jonathan Villaverde Tom picks: Chargers cost us games.’” According to SI.com, the San Scott Christiansen is a rookie to NFL Kalen picks: Broncos Diego Padres are livid over the situation, claim- Picks and is also a contributing member of Tom picks: Giants Steven picks: Broncos ing that Winters directed profanities at Bradley Uniter Sports. Kalen picks: Giants Jonathan picks: Chargers shortly before the blow up. Bradley will now be Steven picks: Giants Dan picks: Broncos forced to miss the remainder of the season and Game #1: Carolina Panthers Jonathan picks: Giants Scott picks: Chargers playoffs due to his injuries. (SI.com) Dan picks: Jets @ New Orleans Saints Scott picks: Giants Game # 5: Chicago Bears “It’s now or never, Carr. Like right now. It’s @ Green Bay Packers Canadian hockey player dies beginning to look as though Jake Delhomme Game #3: Seattle Seahawks during Italian League game may require season-ending surgery on his elbow, @ Pittsburgh Steelers “The Green Bay Packers have a good chance which means David Carr is suddenly the leader of to own the NFC North this year. The Bears are Darcy Robinson was playing for Asiago HC of Carolina’s offence. He was a shameful 19-41 pass- “The Seahawks are coming off an impressive badly injured on defence and their offence can’t the Italian League when he collapsed during the ing against the Buccaneers and I don’t like his win over the 49ers and are looking to keep their run or pass effectively. Brett Favre has been first period of a game on Thursday, Sept. 27. chances on the road, even against a seemingly streak going with a win over the team that broke having his most impressive season since the turn Robinson died later at the hospital. The 26-year- their hearts in Super Bowl XL, the Pittsburgh of the decade. Green Bay’s fans will give Favre a weak Saints team. Speaking of now or never, the old defenseman from Kamloops was drafted Steelers. The Steelers are sure to be out for blood warm welcome after breaking the all-time touch- Saints are coming off a bye week which you can by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 8th round of after being upset by the Arizona Cardinals last down record last week, and as long as he doesn’t be sure was full of intense film room sessions and the 1999 Entry Draft, but never played an NHL week. If the Steelers expect to rebound they will break the all-time interception record this week “Wake the $%#& up!” practices. I expect to see a have to get better production from running back the Packers will smother the Bears.” game. He had been playing in his third season much different Saints team in week 5.” Willie Parker, who was plain awful versus the –Steven Kotelniski for Asiago in Italy. Robinson is among several –Kalen Qually Cardinals, running for a measly 37 yards on 19 pro level players that have died during a hockey carries (20 of those yards came off a single run). Tom picks: Packers game, including former Minnesota Wild, Sergei Tom picks: Saints I liked what I saw from Seattle against the 49ers, Kalen picks: Packers Zholtok, who passed in November of 2004 due Kalen picks: Saints but the Steelers will be out for blood. Pittsburgh Steven picks: Packers to cardiac arrhythmia, and short-time member of Steven picks: Saints 27 Seattle 24.” Jonathan picks: Packers the Manitoba Moose, Stephane Morin, who died Jonathan picks: Saints –Tom Asselin Dan picks: Packers of a heart attack during a pro game in Germany Dan picks: Panthers Scott picks: Packers Scott picks: Saints Tom picks: Steelers in 1998. He was 29 at the time. The cause of Kalen picks: Steelers Robinsin’s death had not yet been determined at Steven picks: Steelers the time of the report on espn.com. (espn.com) Jonathan picks: Steelers Dan picks: Seahawks Scott picks: Steelers