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the uniter uniter the news Volume 58, Issue 23 March 11, 2004 S T A F F Jonathan Tan Editor In Chief [email protected] Namibia: Michelle Kuly Managing Editor [email protected]

A. P. (Ben) Benton the Next Zimbabwe? News Editor however, that fair compensation experience was a violent one— ment through parliament in 1999, BY SCOTT DE GROOT [email protected] will be provided to all. The gangs affiliated with Mugabe used allowing him a third presidential n a move that some feared Minister of Lands, Resettlement violent force to evict white farm- term, he promised it would be his Cheryl Gudz would lead to a political and and Rehabilitation said that after a ers, which in part, led to last. But now, according to the Features Editor economic crisis similar to farm has been identified for Zimbabwe’s suspension from the leader of the main opposition [email protected] I Zimbabwe’s, Namibia has expropriation, a notice will be sent Commonwealth in 2002. The party Katuutira Kaura, “it looks as announced it will “fast track” the to the owner, who will then be country’s once thriving agricultur- if a fourth presidential term really Jeff Robson expropriation of white owned required to make a land value al sector collapsed, food shortages is in the cards.” A&E Editor farms. claim. The two parties will then became a problem, and an eco- “One can see red lights flick- [email protected] “The land possession pattern enter into negotiations, and, even- nomic crisis ensued. ering. It reminds me of the activi- Leighton Klassen in our country has been designed tually, the government will make a While this will not necessarily ties of Mugabe,” said Kaura. Sports Editor by colonialism to benefit a small final offer. If the farm owner is be repeated in Namibia, white “[Nujoma] has just seen Mugabe, [email protected] group of minority settlers, at the unhappy with the offer, he will be farmers fear that expropriations who is already 80, say he intends expense of the majority,” said legally entitled to present his case could easily go in that direction. to stay in power until at least Stu Reid Namibian Prime Minister Theo- at a Land Tribunal—a tribunal Namibia is closely connected to 2008. He [Nujoma] can’t see why Production Manager Ben Gurirab in an address to the that critics say has gone unused the Mugabe regime, as President he shouldn’t do the same. He [email protected] nation. “Cabinet has endorsed the for seven years. Sam Nujoma is one of Mugabe’s knows he has to manufacture a recommendation by the Ministry Many agree that the unequal closest friends and supporters. He sort of emergency to allow him to Julie Horbal of Lands, Resettlement and distribution of agricultural land in frequently defends Mugabe’s override all the promises he Listings Editor Rehabilitation to [expropriate] a Namibia needs to be addressed. actions at the Common Wealth, gave…that he wouldn’t seek a [email protected] selected number of farms in Minority Whites, who comprise and the expropriation announce- fourth term.” Namibia for resettlement.” only five percent of Namibia’s 1.9 ment came on the first day of a Further evidence of his desire Gurirab said he had lost million people, own around sev- state visit by Zimbabwean to stay in office is that Nujoma Chandra Mayor patience with the slow pace of enty-five percent of all arable Information Minister Jonathan recently commissioned the con- Copy Editor voluntary land transfers from land. But the plan has raised con- Moyo, seen as one of Mugabe’s struction of a vast new presiden- white farmers to blacks and would siderable concern within Namibia right-hand men and policy archi- tial palace in the capital which Ted Turner pursue mandatory expropriation and Southern Africa as a whole. tects. will not be completed until early Advertising Manager to speed up the process. Instead of While the government asserts But White farmers are not the next year, well after the presiden- [email protected] working exclusively within the the process will proceed non-vio- only ones concerned. The tial elections that must be held in current “willing buyer, willing lently and with as little disruption Namibian opposition party 2004. Few believe he is so altruis- Scott deGroot seller” framework, the govern- to agriculture as possible, neigh- believes that land expropriations tic as to leave his successor such a Beat Reporter ment will use its constitutional bouring Zimbabwe under Robert may be part of a political ploy grand present. power to expropriate land in “the Mugabe made similar claims designed to keep President Namibia’s presidential and public interest.” before it began to expropriate Nujoma in power. When Nujoma parliamentary elections are sup- Kent Davies The government maintains, white farms. But Zimbabwe’s forced a constitutional amend- posed to be held later this year. Diversions Coordinator

M.D.Cohen Diversions Coordinator America’s Role in Haitian Crisis:

Joe Myles Distribution Manager More Questions than Answers have called for an impartial interna- Prince, thus ending Aristide’s rule. backed the violent overthrow of a Daniel Larson BY SCOTT DE GROOT Guest Photo Editor tional inquiry into Aristide’s down- Although Aristide had been democratically elected government midst growing internation- fall, and, to demonstrate their accused of a slew of abuses, includ- in Latin America. Unhappy with THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS al criticism, the Bush anger, more than a dozen ing condoning rampant corruption the left-wing policies of Hugo AAdministration is fighting Caribbean nations have refused to and arming militias in Haiti’s Chavez in Venezuela, the U.S. sup- Sheri Lamb, Ed Cheung, Sara Loftson, allegations that it was directly participate in any peacekeeping slums, he was the legally elected ported a bloody coup in 2002 in Jeanne Fronda, Dan Huyghebaert, responsible for the violent over- force in Haiti. President and enjoyed considerable which Chavez was kidnapped after Chris Greenaway, James Paskaruk, throw of a democratically elected While there is no evidence as support from Haiti’s poor. This was refusing to resign. While a U.S. Jeremy Strub, Mike Pyl, MaiaGraham, president for the second time in two of yet to suggest that the U.S. reflected last weekend when thou- funded opposition party briefly Matea Tuhtar, Cory Bellhouse, Dave Brophy, years. directly backed the rebel insur- sands demonstrated in the capital, formed a puppet government, Erica Doty, Nyala Ali, David Pensato, Former Haitian President Jean- gency, it is clear Aristide was less many carrying photographs of Chavez was returned to power after Brad Pennington, Becky Ewing, Sarah Hauch Bertrand Aristide has charged that than popular within the conserva- Aristide and chanting “Long live popular protests and international tive American Administration. Aristide,” and “Down with George outrage became intense. Cover Photo : Jonathan Tan U.S. agents forced him from power at gunpoint. Although the U.S. has Aristide was well known for his left Bush!” The mob threatened vio- Chavez himself, disgusted with The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of adamantly denied this, many wing ideology and anti-capitalist lence if Aristide was not restored to America’s alleged role in Haiti, Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg Students' Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous and Caribbean leaders are skeptical. sentiments, and as a former priest, power. expressed solidarity with Aristide. the opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of “The removal of President he adhered to liberation theology— If direct American support of “These are our brothers who have the UWSA. 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the uniter news High-School Student Honoured for Anti-Racism Stance Demonstrating sensitivity to this cultural sensitivity towards the A.P. (BEN) issue, Westwood Collegiate of the Mohawk people,” said Menow. BENTON St. James School Division is consid- The presentation in Morden News Editor ering changing its name from the kicks off Ka Ni Kanichihk’s “Speak Westwood Warriors and dropping Out!! Against Racism” event on the logo, a profile of a Native person March 18th, in recognition of the delegation in headdress. International Day for the Elimination of aborigi- This is not a new issue and exists of Racial Discrimination. One of sev- Anal activists at all levels, from little leagues to eral unique projects, United Against and leaders will travel to Morden big. In 2001 the U.S. Commission on Racism is in its second of a three- Manitoba on March 17th to honour a Civil Rights called for non-Native year pilot project and is designed to student for her initiative and cultural American universities to terminate combat racism with a focus on sensitivity towards aboriginal people. their use of such symbols and while research, education, principles of The delegation, consisting of no legislation was implemented to partnership, civic participation, and Grand Chief Margaret Swan of the make this mandatory, the document the promotion of respectful multicul- Southern Chiefs Organization, Chief points out that the use of these sym- turalism. Larry Soldier of Swan Lake First bols may be in violation of federal The event begins with a viewing Nation, Mohawk Lawyer Beverly anti-discrimination laws. Several of an art exhibit entitled “Pimup Jacobs from Six Nations of the teams at the university and profes- Toon Kitchi Animoosh—The Great Grand River Territory, and Sharon sional levels have taken a proactive Dog Race,” which features sketches Menow, Outreach Coordinator for stance on this issue, changing names and paintings from the Aboriginal Ka Ni Kanichihk’s United Against and mascots. But many teams and Sketch Club. As a poignant example Racism program, will attend Morden institutions resist, stating that such a of the kind of inappropriate depic- Collegiate Institute’s morning change would break long-standing tion that Menzies is trying to com- assembly to present Meghan traditions, even going so far as to bat, the exhibit is comprised of a Menzies with an award and to ask suggest that aboriginal people number of satirical takes on North the students of the school to discard should be honoured. American sports team logos or mas- the name “Mohawks” and the “Aboriginal people are not mas- cots who use images or names of school’s native caricature from their cots,” Menow says. She feels that aboriginal people(s). Names such as team’s logo. sports team logos misrepresent abo- the North American Stealers, Two years ago, Menzies and a riginal culture. “It’s like being Imperial Land Grabbers or Atlanta number of like-minded students mocked. It would be like Mohawk White Devils are incorporated into formed a group called HASTA people calling their sports team ‘The jersey logos. (Highly Aware Students Taking Mennonites.’” Menow questions But at the University of Northern Action). They began to lobby stu- why teams feel they need to appro- Colorado, students have taken this dents and staff of Morden priate other cultures instead of being concept even further. The Fighting Collegiate, a predominantly non- proud of who they are and where Whites basketball team was organ- aboriginal town, to drop the offen- they came from. ized in early February of 2002 in an sive team name and logo. Thus far, a “We applaud the actions attempt to satirize the use of aborig- consistent with the homogenous details on the “Speak Out!! Against number of students and staff have Meghan has undertaken to combat inal logos and to raise awareness ideal of the 1950s male. Racsim” event, contact Sharon refused to wear any garment depict- all forms of racial discrimination and about ethnic stereotyping. Their logo For more information about the Menow at Ka Ni Kanichihk, 953- ing the “Mohawk” name. having the fortitude to demonstrate depicts a smiling Caucasian man Morden event or to request more 5822 / [email protected] Urban Aboriginal Organization Looks to Past to Secure Future inviting their ancestors into their cir- Beginning at the end of March, cle as they plan for the future. Ka Ni Kanichihk is preparing to kick Ka Ni Kanichihk is a Ininew off their Employment Preparation (Cree) word meaning Those Who Go and Accredited Business Skills Forward. Integrated Training Project. In part- “Our name emerged out of our nership with Red River College, the discussion about what kind of work program will contain elements such we wanted to do,” recalls Executive as life skills, native studies, employ- Director Leslie Spillett. One of the ment preparation, academic upgrad- board said that the people they ing, computer applications, account- would be working with is those who ing, business communications, forward—Kan Ni Kanichihk. office integration, and work experi- There is so much going on at this ence placement. Students who grad- place that it is hard to believe that it uate from the twelve-month course began just over a year ago as an ini- will have a recognized degree from tiative of women, men, youth and Red River. In support of the holistic Elders in the aboriginal community approach, sharing circles, healing who recognized the need for a cul- circles, and traditional ceremonies turally based provider of programs will be integral to program delivery. and services for the urban aboriginal “When you get to the city…it’s community. easy to forget about your connection “The people who started this to the land,” said Menow feeling that Ka Ni Kanichihk occupies the and stewardship of its resources for were very in touch with their cultur- this is an important difference in the BY A.P. (BEN) BENTON fourth floor of the recently renovated future generations, or the computer al values,” said Outreach and programs that they offer. News Editor Kay building. The organisation’s resource centre and board room that Communications Coordinator It seems that Ka Ni Kanichihk is many visitors are each privileged will host a (free?) twenty-two student Sharon Menow. “They recognized on the right track, as they have n the heart of Winnipeg’s with a tour of the facility. The staff aboriginal Employment Preparation that it is important to continue that.” already received support and fund- Exchange District, a unique are proud of their organization, and and Accredited Business Skills train- It’s not surprising then that their ing from Aboriginal and Northern Icommunity based aboriginal so they should be. At every turn Ka ing project. But at the centre of the mandate is to provide a range of Affairs and the Department of human services organization is plan- Ni Kanichihk impresses and its phys- offices and boardrooms resides a holistic and culturally proficient Education to address the issues that ning for the year ahead. Their ical characteristics are indicative of magnificent sacred circle where staff education, training and employment, Aboriginal students face when relo- vision—one of hope, healing, and the goals it intends to achieve. and members of the aboriginal com- leadership and community develop- cating from remote northern and the re-awakening of indigenous Whether it is the composting toilets munity gather to perform a pipe cer- ment, healing and wellness, and spir- rural First Nations and Métis com- knowledge and worldview. that reflect a commitment to the land emony, smudge, or opening prayer, itual opportunities. munities to attend city schools. page 4 march 11, 2004

the uniter news Manitoba Computer Users Open Can of Worms W32.Beagle.A@mm and variants, hacker) and announces its presence that between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. arrives with the subject “Hi” and every ten minutes—in layperson’s on Tuesday, March 2nd, the PC with a small file attachment. It affects terms, it advertises. speaker would beep in a continuous Windows 2000, Windows 95, NetSky, or W32.Netsky.D@mm loop, each beep for a random period Windows 98, Windows Me, and its variants, arrives as a message of time and at a random frequency. Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, with the subject Re: Your website, Network administrators are Windows XP operating systems, but Your product, Your details, My offering the same advice—make sure not DOS, Linux, Macintosh, OS/2, details, Word file, Excel file, Details, your anti-virus software is up to date, UNIX, Windows 3.x Your document, Hello, Hi, Message. and don’t open emails and attach- When Beagle is executed, it has a In the body the virus places: Your ments that you don’t recognize or puzzling practice. It checks the sys- file is attached, Please read the look suspicious. Coming soon to tem date and if later than January attached file, Please have a look at a computer near you, NetSky variant 28th, 2004 does nothing. So, even if the attached file, See the attached file H, and PWSteal.Banpaes.C, a Trojan you are without anti-virus software for details, Here is the file, Your doc- horse that attempts to steal online or if it is hopelessly out of date, you ument is attached. banking information. would likely have suffered no ill The virus affects Windows Photo: Daniel Larson effects from the virus at this point in 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, its life cycle. Windows Me, Windows XP but Symantec, the people who bring not Linux, Macintosh, UNIX, us products such as the diagnostic Windows 3.x and behaves in toolkit Norton System Works and much the same way as all worms. most importantly Norton Anti-Virus, Unlike Beagle, Netsky has no asses the risk of damage from this expiry date and is a bit more A worm virus is a program that BY A.P. (BEN) BENTON particular worm as low. However, insidious. It copies itself to the copies itself to operating system fold- had the virus lodged itself into a com- operating system folder and adds f you have a decent anti-virus ers and makes several changes to the puter’s operating system in time, it a number of values to the system program running on your com- registry (an extensive set of instruc- would potentially allow a remote registry. It will also attempt to Iputer you’ve probably responded tions that tells the operating system user to execute commands on the remove parameters that protect to a couple of warnings when down- how to behave). Worms search for local system as if the attacker was the the system from an earlier and loading your emails in the last week email addresses and send on a copy current user, download executables nastier virus called MyDoom that or so. Much like an organic counter- of themselves as an attachment. At onto the local system, and then termi- had a fairly devastating impact in part, the viruses “Beagle” and their worst, worms will also delete nate and delete the worm program as January of this year. NetSky’s “NetSky” have finally spread this far files and open “back doors” for hack- if it never existed. The virus also cre- trademark (virus programmers after over a month of circulation and ers. ates a notification thread that con- are notoriously vain and like to that may be a saving grace. Beagle, or in technospeak tacts a remote website (ostensibly the leave these little calling cards) is

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the uniter Editorial Student Politics Not Necessarily a ‘Gong Show’ Students Association Capable of Worthwhile Initiatives

the same way you still pay taxes to find elsewhere. Where else can a clique. The reality is that student tend to settle around these areas. JONATHAN even if you don’t vote in federal university student who lacks profes- government is capable of many Sooner or later if things don't TAN elections. One of the main differ- sional experience take the helm of an worthwhile initiatives that will affect improve Winnipeg will be a huge Editor In Chief ences between student government organization that controls millions of all students, apathetic or not, such as "Doughnut" with vacant buildings in elections and municipal, provincial dollars of resources and includes a the current work being done on a the middle. I have three suggestions tudent elections and federal elections is that student staff. food services bid. The students who for City Hall which probably are a Sare again taking politicians don’t often run for re- Those who do become don’t vote, or become involved with lot easier to say than do. Overhaul place on campuses across the election. This removes an essential involved often become absorbed into the UWSA, are the ones who are zoning by laws, eliminate homeless- province, with voting already taking role for voters in ensuring the the world of student politics, and throwing away the ‘ideal’ democracy ness and poverty, and a rail public place at the U of M, and campaign- accountability of politicians, in other consumed with whatever projects that the theorists claim it could be, transportation system to make it eas- ing well under way at the U of W. words you can’t vote someone out of they may be working on. While this and invite the ‘clique’ mentality that ier for people to get downtown and Apathy is generally the first word office, something that many voters type of dedication is great, it is also many now see. not worry about parking. used to describe the average stu- do in other elections. a sign that because the UWSA lacks LETTERS dent’s feelings about student politics, Another reason that voter even base amounts of participation Wes Cyr, Administrative Studies the other is involvement. turnout in student elections is so low, from the majority of students on I enjoy reading your articles regard- Student Political theorists often argue and apathy so high; is that many stu- campus it is dependent on the few ing urban sprawl and zoning by- even base amounts of participation that democracy works best in small- dents do not realize how their stu- who do choose to become involved. laws. I was reading an article in from the majority of students on er scales, claiming that local govern- dent government affects them. Every This in turn has the potential to Maclean's from a few months ago campus it is dependent on the few ment is the most likely place for the year, these students pay their fees, alienate the student body in general just before Mayor Glen Murray who do choose to become involved. democratic ideal of citizen participa- but unless they actually seek and give them the feeling that the revealed his "new deal". He stated This in turn has the potential to tion to manifest itself. This is involvement, the Info-booth and the entire organization is run by a small that in ten years time Winnipeg will alienate the student body in general because people are thought to identi- Health Plan become their most tan- clique of student elites. either be a dead city or a really great and give them the feeling that the fy more with the community, and gible links to student government. However easy it is to discount city. He is absolutely right. Because entire organization is run by a small have more opportunities for involve- However, once a student decides that the student elections and organiza- of the zoning by laws and a crum- clique of student elites. ment, such as running for election, they would like to become involved tion as a ‘gong show,’ the reality is bling infrastructure in this city their However easy it is to discount then they would at a provincial or on campus, the students association that this type of apathy invites exact- is nothing really attractive to keep the student elections and organiza- federal level. If we apply these asser- becomes a more tangible part of their ly the type of administration that businesses here or attract new ones. tion as a ‘gong show,’ the reality is tions to student government, than it life. Whether it is through joining or people complain about. The UWSA The zoning by laws, infra- that this type of apathy invites exact- would be easy to say that this is forming a student group, contribut- has many opportunities for involve- structure problems, and cynical ly the type of administration that where we, as students, should expect ing to campus media, or volunteer- ment, including the most direct form opinions are what is keeping this city people complain about. The UWSA the ideal democracy. ing on a committee of the UWSA, of democracy available, the UWSA from being a great city. The down- has many opportunities for involve- Most students would not agree involvement is the key to making Annual General Meetings allow stu- town is full of vacant buildings and ment, including the most direct form with this, at least among the apathet- your student fees, and your student dents to propose and vote on changes no one wants to fill them. Granted of democracy available, the UWSA ic bunch, which is usually around 85 government, work for you. The stu- to the By-Laws by which the organi- their have been a few improvements Annual General Meetings allow stu- per cent of students on this campus. dent association also provides zation is run. These are public docu- to help bring people downtown (The dents to propose and vote on changes These students don’t vote in the stu- employment opportunities for stu- ments, which all students have MTS Centre, Red River Downtown to the By-Laws by which the organi- dent elections, but like non-voters in dents, many of which include access to. Anyone really looking to Campus, U of W Cont. Ed, and a zation is run. These are public docu- society, they still have to pay into the responsibilities and opportunities affect the organization, especially planned Museum for Human rights ments, which all students have coffers of the student government, that students would be hard pressed for those who missed the nomination at the Forks.) These are all steps in access to. Anyone really looking to period for the upcoming elections, the right direction but there is room affect the organization, especially would do well to look over the By- for improvement. The question is for those who missed the nomination Laws from potential changes. As for how? With Wal-marts, Home period for the upcoming elections, the elections themselves, critics Depots, and Rona Home would do well to look over the By- Arrogant Liberal might say that it is just people from Improvement stores starting to sur- Laws from potential changes. As for Government Does the clique, being elected by the round the perimeter highway people the elections themselves, critics Not Care for Students

does not even help students that are BY MATHIEU ALLARD pursuing graduate studies. Most he increasing debt facing stu- recently, the Martin government was dents at the end of their studies talking about how they would Tneeds to be immediately increase limits to student debt. addressed. Average student debt on Student debt is the problem, and D8PÛÝÛALE<ÛÝÛALCPÛÝÛ8L>LJK graduation tripled between 1990 and increased debt load is not a solution. 1998. This is a direct result in decreas- Jim Turk, executive director of es of federal government funding. An public policy with the CAUT average high debt load of $25 000 are (Canadian Association of University a definite deterrent to people consid- Teachers), puts into perspective the ering a post secondary education and Martin governments priorities: "when is a huge burden to those who choose Paul Martin created the 2001-02 to pursue their education. budget, he included $100 billion in The problem lies with tuition tax cuts to business" but according to (FU
JOUFOTF rates themselves. Increases in tuition CAUT "the government would need rates have been caused by decreases to spend only $3.5 billion to eliminate in transfer payments from the federal tuition completely. "Instead of giving 0LANTOATTENDTHE5OF-S government to the provinces. 100 billion dollars in tax cuts to cor- Provinces are forced to accommodate porations, a policy that most likely 3UMMER3ESSION a growing population who calls upon benefits Martin's closest friends, the social services to better themselves Martin government might consider and their communities while suffering passing a little more of the federal 0ICKUPYOURCOPYOFTHE3UMMER3ESSION from decreased funding from the fed- government surpluses to students, #ALENDARATTHE!DMISSIONS/FFICE ORCALL eral government. instead of giving breaks to his corpo-   TOORDERACOPY The Martin government does not rate elite allies. care about students. Paul Martin pays The Martin government has the lip service to students, and has put in power to eliminate tuition altogether, 4HE3CHEDULEOF#OURSESIS place a few token programs to give yet instead it chooses to force students ALSOAVAILABLEAT the impression of giving. The to take on more debt in order to get an Millennium bursary program is an education. It is time to invest in meYfalgZY[Y£kmee]j example of one of these programs. A Canadians who want to acquire the slap in the face to most students, it tools they need to serve themselves helps only 7 out of 100 students, and and our country. page 6 march 11, 2004

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The primary role of the Uniter newspaper is to report on issues and events of sports and other matters affecting the newspaper’s diverse readership. The Uniter also importance and/or interest to the students of the University of Winnipeg, and to pro- serves as a training ground for journalists. vide an open forum for the discussion of these issues and events. The Uniter newspa- Towards these ends, all Uniter staff members agree to abide by The Uniter’s code per upholds the principle that the Uniter must be a free and responsible press, pro- of ethics, constitution, and other relevant policy documents, including the job descrip- viding fair and objective coverage of news and politics, the arts, culture, social affairs, tions set out below:

Managing Editor actively seeking new clients. office remains an open, safe and welcoming environment for all •Work with The Uniter Production Manager on ad design and members of staff, volunteer and visitors. ($19,000 salary, 1 year term commencing April 19, 2004, oversee final ad copy. • Maintain regular office hours and otherwise take strides to 30-40 hours per week) • Develop positive relationship with Campus Plus. make her/himself reasonably available to other members of staff, clients and readers. Duties: • Provide computer technical support to staff for Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, and network file and printer •Offer training when applicable to contributors/staff in the • Act as a representative on the Uniter Board of Directors sharing on these platforms. areas of style, writing, reporting, and research, and ensure that • Liaise with the University of Winnipeg Students’Association all writing meets CUP standards. • Manage the staff usage of The Uniter’s equipment resources, (UWSA), the publisher of the Uniter Newspaper. including computers, cameras, telephones, desks, mail and fax • Attempt to recruit and maintain contributor involvement, and • Attend all meetings of the Uniter Editorial Board and meet- services. set aside time to meet with staff and community members. ings of staff. •Take responsibility for performing, or arranging to have per- • Act as the newspaper’s primary public representative in a • Maintain regular office hours and otherwise take strides to formed, all other tasks that may from time-to-time arise to dignified, respectful, tactful and diplomatic matter. make her/himself reasonably available to other members of ensure the newspaper is at all times best serving its diverse •Worked with all members of staff to continually improve staff, clients and readers. readership individuals’ skills, providing feedback in a formal setting at • Act as the newspaper’s business representative in a dignified, • Undertake to ensure The Uniter consistently serves its read- least once per semester. respectful, tactful and diplomatic matter. ers and clients with fairness and respect • Coordinate the efforts of the other editors, assigning tasks •With the Editor in Chief, ensure all members of staff have • Accept primary responsibility for all matters pertaining to when necessary. access to and act in accordance with the newspaper’s constitu- The Uniter’s documentation, equipment, finances, payroll, • Check the final proof each publishing week for factual inac- tion, code of ethics and other relevant documents. budgets and advertising. curacies, libel, misquotations, spelling and grammatical errors, •With the Editor in Chief, work to ensure that The Uniter Applicants should have experience with advertising sales, inconsistencies, missing stories or advertisements, layout prob- office remains an open, safe and welcoming environment for all budget planning, handling accounts, managing personnel, and lems, and for anything else that would detriment the quality of members of staff, volunteer and visitors. assisting others with computer use. Sales skills, customer serv- an issue. • Actively encourage members of the University of Winnipeg ice and/or management experience is an asset. Superior com- • Edit editors’ submissions for style, content, structure, gram- and wider Winnipeg communities to participate in the produc- munication and time management skills are essential. mar and spelling to ensure the overall high quality of the news- tion of the newspaper. paper. • Undertake at all times to act in the best interest of the news- • Determine with input from Editorial Board the front-page paper, its staff and its readers. Editor in Chief content each publishing week. • In consultation with the members of staff and the Board of ($19,000 salary, 1 year term commencing April 19, 2004, •Write a weekly editorial. Directors, establish and abide by an annual budget. 30 to 40 hours per week) •Work with the UWSA Business Manager to keep accurate • Act as the liaison between The Uniter and student groups on • Edit and comment on letters submitted for publication. and up-to-date records of all financial transactions and perform campus. •Work with Editorial Board and Staff in goal-setting and long- bookkeeping tasks in the office. • Act as a representative on The Uniter Board of Directors. term planning for The Uniter. • Coordinate and oversee the activities of the Distribution • Chair all meetings of The Uniter Editorial Board and meet- • Liase with Canadian University Press (CUP), ensuring Uniter Manager. ings of staff. input for CUP membership decisions. •Work with the UWSA Advertising and Sponsorship •With the Managing Editor, ensure all members of staff have • Identify training opportunities for staff and develop skill- Coordinator to develop positive relationships with potential and access to and act in accordance with the newspaper’s constitu- building workshops. current advertising clients. tion, code of ethics and other relevant documents. • Accept primary responsibility for all matter’s pertaining to • Be the primary contact for all advertising inquiries as well as •With the Managing Editor, work to ensure that the Uniter The Uniter’s editorial content.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE UWSA Daycare Office Assistant Three month position, starts immediately, with option for renewal $8.00/hour, approximately 5 hours/week

VOTE! The UWSA Daycare Office Assistant will report to and take direction in the UWSA elections... from the UWSA Daycare Manager. Responsibilities include: Second Floor Escalators * abgeneral office work (photocopying, filing, etc); * abpreparing the parent newsletter; Bring your student ID! * absorting, and organizing electronic and written documents; * abreorganizing, cataloguing, and archiving documents; * abupdating policy books; For more information, call 786-9048, * abcarrying out and assisting in the day-to-day support work for the www.theuwsa.ca, or visit the UWSA Daycare's services, programs and projects in a timely and accurate fashion. Qualifications: * abbasic administrative skills; * abbasic computer data entry skills; * abknowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc).

This job will report to the UWSA Daycare Manager.

Application forms are available in the UWSA General Office, Room 0R30, Bulman Students' Centre, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Applications should be submitted to the same location.

VOTE! AN OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS. in the UWSA elections... DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, MARCH 15th, 2004 AT 4:30 P.M. Resumes and references should be attached to applications, if desired. Interviews will be conducted. The UWSA follows the hiring guidelines recommended by March 15-18 Manitoba Employment Standards. All applicants must be University of Winnipeg students in good 9:00am - 7:00pm standing who have paid their student fees and meet the qualifications of membership in the Students' Assoc. For more information, call 786-9048, For further information, call 786-9792 (UWSA General Office) . Applications are encouraged from qualified women and men, www.theuwsa.ca, or visit the UWSA including aboriginal people, people with disabilities, visible minorities, and international (visa) students. march 11, 2004 page 7

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he following Editorial positions are based on a Comment Editor ($75 per week) he following positions are based on a 32-week T32-week term, beginning August 16, 2004 and The Comment Editor will coordinate a weekly 2-page section Tterm, beginning the week of August 16, 2004 and terminating March 31, 2005. Successful candidates full of compelling arguments and opinions on a variety of cur- terminating March 31, 2005. Successful candidates rent events and issues. The successful candidate will ensure all filling editorial positions will be expected to spend for will be expected to attend a volunteer training and volunteer hours over the summer months familiariz- commentary and analysis is fair and balanced and in accord with the mandate of The Uniter. He or she should be familiar planning session over the summer in preparation for ing themselves with the position and planning for with a wide variety of campus, local, national and international work commencing in fall term. the year ahead. In addition, editorial staff members issues of relevance to The Uniter’s readers. The Comment are expected to attend weekly staff and editorial Editor will be responsible for editing all stories for grammatical meetings, and actively engage in constitutional errors and will work with the Editor in Chief to edit articles for Beat Reporter ($50 per week) review and planning throughout the course of their libelous content. The Comment Editor will co-chair The Uniter The Beat Reporter will work closely with the News, Photos and employment. Research and Story Development sub-committee. This position Graphics Editors to write two assigned news stories per week and represents a time commitment of 10+ hours per week. arrange for corresponding visual content. The chosen candidate should demonstrate a critical eye for news content and should pos- News Editor ($150 per week) sess superior writing and interviewing skills and works well under Humour Editor ($75 per week) pressure of deadlines. A familiarity with the university and student The Uniter is looking for an organized individual with excellent issues is an asset. The Beat Reporter must be able to work well in The successful candidate for Humour Editor will be responsible leadership skills to coordinate a comprehensive four- to five- a collaborative environment as well as individually. page news section that will examine university issues, as well as for all things funny in The Uniter, organizing and generating local, national and international news relevant to The Uniter’s content for a weekly 1-2 page Humour Section. The Humour diverse and knowledgeable readership. In addition to demon- Editor will work closely with the Photo and Graphics Editor(s), Copy & Style Editor ($50 per week) strating a critical eye for news content, the News Editor will be Comment Editor and volunteer contributors to solicit and devel- responsible for assigning, writing and editing news stories, while op humourous written and visual content for the section as well The Uniter is looking for an individual who demonstrates providing volunteer and staff writers with support and develop- as for other sections of the newspaper. He or she will be respon- exceptional technical editing skills to fill the position of Copy ment. The News Editor will also chair The Uniter sub-commit- sible for editing all submitted material for grammatical errors & Style Editor. The successful candidate will assist the Editor tee on Recruitment for the duration of his or her term. This posi- and libelous content. The Humour Editor will act as vice-chair In Chief in completing final edits for the newspaper one after- tion represents a time commitment of 20+ hours per week. of The Uniter’s Recruitment Committee. This position repre- noon a week. He or she will check the entire copy for gram- sents a time commitment of 10+ hours per week. matical and stylistic errors. The Copy and Style Editor will also be charged with compiling newspaper style resources for staff, and developing and refining a Uniter Style Guide over the Features Editor ($150 per week) Photo Editor ($75 per week) course of the year. Applicants must be available Tuesdays and The Features Editor will be responsible for organizing a 4-page Wednesdays to edit copy in The Uniter office. section consisting of in-depth reporting on a wide variety of topics, We want photos! Lots of them! Show us how you see Winnipeg, including current events, social issues and cultural phenomena. the U of W, and student issues. We’re looking for an individual Candidates should have previous experience with feature writing to take, solicit and organize photos to accompany articles, to be Listings Coordinator ($50 per week) and interviewing. The Features Editor will work in conjunction used as cover images, and for photo essays. Candidate will The Listings Coordinator will be responsible for collecting and with the all section editors as well as volunteer and staff writers to coordinate photo assignments from section editors as well as compiling on- and off-campus event listings for The Uniter's research and write compelling articles and critical exposés with a developing visual content in conjunction with our Graphics comprehensive Listings Section. The Listings Coordinator will particular focus on activities relevant to or occurring within the uni- Editor. Photos can be taken with an SLR or Digital Camera. also be responsible for familiarizing faculty, student groups or versity community. The Features Editor will chair The Uniter’s Candidates must be familiar with Photoshop and Mac OS X. other interested parties on and off campus with the procedures sub-committee on Alumni for the course of his or her term. This The photo editor will also liaise with the Photo Club and vol- for submitting listings. The successful candidate will be an position represents a time commitment of 20+ hours per week. unteer photo contributors. This is a 10+ hour per week commit- organized individual with ready Internet access. ment.

Arts & Culture Editor ($150 per week) Distribution Manager Graphics Editor ($75 per week) ($100 per issue for each of 25 issues) We are seeking a multi-talented individual with a diverse back- As the person primarily responsible for distributing 6,000 + copies ground in all things artistic to fulfill the position of Arts & If you are a visual or graphic artist who is interest in giving The of the Uniter on and off campus, the Distribution Manager will Culture Editor. The successful candidate should be capable of Uniter a graphic edge and identity let us know. We’re looking require a valid Manitoba Drivers License and a car, as well as an organizing a four- to five- page section that will incorporate for a talented individual to work with our Photo Editor to devel- open schedule on Thursdays, The Uniter's publication date. timely coverage of a broad range of local, independent and orig- op and improve visual content in the newspaper. The Graphics Newspapers will be couriered to the university in the morning and inal arts and entertainment topics. The Arts & Culture Editor Editor would work with section editors to build strong graphic the Distribution Manager is responsible for distributing newspapers will work closely with volunteer and staff writers to prepare content to accompany articles and themes, as well as working to drop points on and off campus every Thursday afternoon. As part well-written commentary on music, film, art openings and so with the Humour and Comment Editors to recruit design and of this weekly routine, the successful candidate will be responsible on. This candidate must also work to cultivate good working graphic volunteers. This is a 10+ hour per week commitment. for keeping track of The Uniter's newspaper stands and maintaining relationships with promoters, record labels, artists and public their good condition. The Distribution Manager will be asked to relations departments locally, nationally and internationally. note the effectiveness of drop points, manipulating newspaper drops The Arts & Culture Editor will also help coordinate U of W and ($75 per week) Web & Network Manager to maximize the paper's pickup. The position will also demand that community events listings and act as co-chair of The Uniter’s the successful candidate assist the Managing Editor in acquiring sub-committee on Fundraising. This position represents a time The successful candidate will be responsible for giving The new ad clients by promoting the paper at our business drop-off commitment of 20+ hours per week. Uniter its first official web presence, updating the site with new content from each issue. Applicants should be proficient in points and cultivating positive working relationships with these Dreamweaver, and be familiar with Mac OS X operating sys- potential clients. The successful applicant will have proven capable tems. The Web & Network Manager will also be responsible of working in a setting demanding reliability and independent work. Sports Editor ($150 per week) for ensuring The Uniter Experience an asset. The ability to consistently perform well The Sports Editor will provide the Uniter readership with com- computer net- under pressure is essential. pelling sports coverage, with a specific work runs focus on campus sports’ events, efficiently clubs, and activities. He/She will and is DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS edit, assign and write sports commen- backed up April 9 AT 12:00 PM. tary and analysis as well as develop on a regular and maintain positive working rela- basis. The Applications Forms are available at the Uniter office, or via tionships with campus athletic teams, selected email. For further information call 786-9790 or email departments and directors. Coverage candidate [email protected] . Resumes, references and portfolios should reflect a broad range of sports, will act as should be attached to applications. Mail or deliver applica- fitness and leisure activities. Successful the pri- tion in person to The Uniter Office, ORM14 Bulman Centre, candidates will work closely with the mary 515 Portage Avenue, Wpg, MB R3B 2E9. technical Photo Editor to provide superb visual Only those applicants selected for interviews will be con- support content to accompany written content. tacted. Applications are encouraged from all interested par- person The Sports Editor will also act as co- ties, including aboriginal people, people with disabilities, for the chair of The Uniter’s sub-committee on and visible minorities. International students may also apply. Fundraising. This position represents a office. time commitment of 20+ hours per week. page 8 march 11, 2004

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ON CAMPUS COMMOTION Compiled by JULIE HORBAL,Listings Coordinator Thurs March 18 WHATS WHAT AT THE U DUB Sounds EXPLOSION OF FORMS AND A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE TEXTURES: ART OF THE 1960s PAUL KELLY SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL FROM THE BAS-SAINT-LAURENT & THE BOON COMPANIONS Feat. Jake Chenier, Lianne MUSEUM'S COLLECTION Fournier, Dan Frechette, Beth Gallery 1C03, Until March 27 Tuesday, March 16 Martens & Dan Donahue, West End Cultural Centre Nathan Rogers, Steve NOTE TAKING WORKSHOP Schellenberg Trio, and Joy Thurs Mar. 11, 5:15- 6:30, 2C11 Achieving near- royalty status in Stadnichuk Australia, Paul Kelly remains a cult West End Cultural Centre ANDREA BELL & (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm JACQUELINE RYZ figure in North America. Capturing the Tix $10-$12 @ Music Trader, March 15 essence of his homeland like Metamorphosis, Into the Music Eckhardt-Grammate Hall, 12:30 Springsteen in America or Ray Davies & Homemade Music in England, Kelly has proven himself to AGASSIZ CHAMBR PLAYERS Drama March 16 be among the greatest songwriters of CAFFE Eckhardt-Grammate Hall, the last twenty years, regardless of U of M Black Hole Theatre, 8pm 7:30pm, Tix @ 786-9000 who has noticed. 1987 saw he and his Tix $11 adult/$9 student/senior @ 474-6880 MASSAGE-A-THON band The Messengers flirt with March 17-18 success on “Darling It Hurts” from the ON THE WALLS 2nd Floor Duckworth album Gossip. 15+ albums into a WHAT'S WHAT IN career that started in 1981, Kelly WINNIPEG'S GALLERIES EXAM PREPERATION WORKSHOP continues to be at the top of his game COLLECTORS SHOWCASE Thurs Mar. 18, 5:15-6:30, 2C11 on his brand new album Ways & Rare & vintage Aboriginal Means. To see Paul and his full band in paintings CAREER RESOURCE CENTRE the intimate confines of the WECC is a Wahsah Gallery Graham Hall - 0GM09 (302 Fort Street - 942-5122) Open 9-4:30 Mon-Fri momentous opportunity. Miss this Until March 27 Assistance available for show at your peril. researching jobs, internships or WANDERING THROUGH THE post-graduate education, as INSIDE well as developing resumes and ANTHONY J. BESARABOWICZ GREAT CANADIAN MAPPING FROSTBITE TOUR SPRING TRAVEL SEMINAR By Ruth Maendel cover letters. BURSARY CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP Feat. Chocke, Closet Monster, Hostelling International $1,000 to a returning student Submit a paper that uses GIS Irish Car Bomb, Madd Caddies, Sport Manitoba Building Main/Access Gallery (121-100 Arthur - 956-2089) U of W FITNESS CLASSES with 1 year teaching experience Tools and DMTI Spatial datasets Pulley (200 Main Street) Until March 27 Mon - Hi/Lo Applications in Awards Office Regulations at West End Cultural Centre 11:30am Wed - Boot Camp Deadline March 19 www.dmtispacial.com (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918) Visit www.hihostels.ca for more CROSSCURRENTS Fri - Core Body Deadline April 30 Tix $20 @ Into the Music, WECC info Martha Street Studio 12:30-1:15 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE (11 Martha - 779-6253) Tue - Step/HiLo Combo BLIND SCHOLARSHIPS MILLENIUM EXCELLENCE BLUEPRINT GALLERY Mon March 15 Until March 26 Thu - Tae-Box Visit www.nfb.org for AWARD PROGRAM Regal Beagle Pub 12:05-12:50 applications and info National In Course Awards (Ramada Marlborough Inn), Sights SKY SKAPES Register at the Duckworth Deadline March 31 $4000-$5000 to 3rd year 10pm PEACE, PROPAGANDA & Medea Gallery Centre Desk students working at 80% course CANADIAN JAPANESE load. Information & CAFÉ CHARANGA THE PROMISED LAND (132 Osborne - 478-7233) Video presentation by Jews for Until March 13 U of W BURSARY PROGRAM MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP applications in awards office McNally Robinson a Just Peace Applications in Awards Office $2,000 for student pursuing Deadline June 21 Portage Place, 6:30pm graduate studies in protection Na'Amat Hall PERSONAE (1727 Main Street), 7:30pm By Pierre Dalpe GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL of minority rights in Canada CLIFFORD J ROBSON AWARD VINCE ANDERSON DUO Call Fred @ 334-0650 for info Platform Centre for STUDIES APPLICATION Info in Awards Office FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING McNally Robinson Grant Park, Photographic and Digital Arts EXPENSES BURSARY Deadline April 1 Recognize a U of W faculty 8pm Words Until March 12 Applications in Awards Office member for excellence in JOHN GYLES EDUCATION teaching. Applications at DAN COOLEY Sat March 13 Launch of Bizarre Bible Stories 101 TALISMANS FOR A THE LEONARD FOUNDATION AWARDS Student Services & Infobooth McNally Robinson Grant Park, HAPPY DEATH 140 scholarships of $1,000 to F/T Up to $3,000 Sounds 7:30pm By Joseph Conlon students who meet set criteria Visit www.unb.ca/scholarships/ SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION THE TREWS Aceartinc. Info and applications at undergrad/jgles.pdf for info Visit W/ Dreadnaut, One Night Stand Until March 20 www.leonardfdn.org Deadline April 1 www.scholarshipscanada.com Tues March 16 The Zoo Deadline March 15 www.millenniumscholarships.ca PROVINCE OF MANIOBA ROUND www.finaid.org (Osborne Village Inn) STARLIGHT LOUNGE Tix $10 @ The Zoo Sounds By Jillian Mcdonald BUSINESS COUNCIL OF TABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE www.studentawards.com PAUL KELLY & THE BOON Main/Access Gallery MANITOBA ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP BILLY AND THE LOST BOYS COMPANIONS (121-100 Arthur - 956-2089) EDUCATION AWARDS $1,000 each to an undergrad ROUND THE PEG PURSUITS Morgan Community Centre w/ guest JOEL KROEKER Awards up to $3,000 for and graduate student WHAT'S WHAT AROUND WINNIPEG (305 Morgan) West End Cultural Centre NERVOUS ENERGY Aboriginal students attending Visit www.gov.mb.ca/ (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm By Don Ritson school F/T conservation/susresmb/ Thurs March 11 NO REASON Tix $17-$20 @ Graffiti Gallery, (109 Higgins) Applications available in scholarship Regal Beagle Pub Ticketmaster/WECC Awards Office Deadline April 2 Sounds (Ramada Marlborough Inn), ANGST - GERMAN Deadline March 15 COURTNEY GRANGER & BUSTA RHYMES CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE 10pm EXPRESSIONISM CHRISTIAN DUGAS Cowboys Winnipeg Art Gallery AVCC AWARDS HEBREW UNIVERSITY W/ Nadia Gaudet & BenWah THE TOM DOWDEN TRIO (Canad Inns Windsor Park) (300 Memorial Blvd. - 786-6641) See www.avcc.ca/programs/ SCHOLARSHIPS West End Cultural Centre Up to $5000 for students wishing McNally Robinson Grant Park, Until April 25 scholarships (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918) Drama to attend 6 week/1 year 8pm Tix $10 @ WECC, Ticketmaster / CAFFE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT program at Hebrew University IN THE CLUBS $13 @ door Words U of M Black Hole Theatre, 8pm RESEARCH AND in Jerusalem. Information and WHAT'S WHAT IN SPECIAL STORY TIME Tix $11 adult/$9 student/senior ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLARSHP applications in Awards Office WINNIPEG'S HOTSPOTS Words Feat. RWB Dancers @ 474-6880 $4,000 award for grad student in Deadline April 2 MICHAEL RACHLIS McNally Robinson Grant Park, BLUE AGAVE public administration, finance, Presenting Prescription for 11am (365 Donald - 9435538) business administration, or NANTIONAL ABORIGINAL Excellence: How Innovation is Wed March 17 Live music & DJs social sciences ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION Saving Canada's Health Care Applications at SCHOLARSHIPS System. McNally Robinson Sun March 14 Sounds BRAEMAR VILLAGE BAR & www.gfoa..org/forms/ Visit www.naaf.ca for info and Grant Park, 8pm MARCEL DESILET CD RELEASE scholarship-PER.doc applications West End Cultural Centre RESTAURANT Sounds (349 Wardlaw - 949-7200) CHANDRA MAYOR & JON PAUL BRAT ATTACK (586 Ellice Ave - 783-6918), 8pm LUCENT GLOBAL SCIENCE Live entertainment & dancing DANIEL B. GOLDBERG FIORENTINO W/ Billy and the Lost Boys, Tix $5 @ door SCHOLARS AWARD SCHOLARSHIP Launch of Cherry and Mongoose, Accepting Silence, For 1st year students majoring CHAOS CHAMELEON $10,000 award to a grad student Hello Serotonin Dialots, Ramprage, Deadend Words in computer science, computer (2nd floor - 108 Osborne - in F/T master's study preparing Downstairs at Happenings Generation AUSTRALIA: A TRAVEL engineering, electronic 475-3328) for a career in state and local (272 Sherbrook Street) Sturgeon Creek Community SURVIVAL GUIDE engineering, specialized Thu - 80s and 90s Night government finance 8pm Centre Hostelling International technical telecommunications Fri - Twisted w/ Brian St. Clair Applications at Tix $6 @ door Sport Manitoba Building www.gfoa.org/forms/ major (200 Main Street), 7:30pm Sat - Loaded Mod & Soul Night Applications at www.cbic.ca Fri March 12 Sun - Goth/Industrial Night scholarship-Goldberg.doc Words Visit www.hihostels.ca for more Deadline April 15 info THE POETRY TRAIN CLUB 200 J. ARMAND BOMBARDIER Sounds McNally Robinson PHYLLIS P. HARNS (190 Garry - 943-6045) INTERNATIONALIST PRETTY TRAIN CRASH Portage Place, 2pm Drama FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP W/ Inward Eye, CAFFE Tue & Sat - Go Go Dancers & $2,600 to a F/T undergrad DJ Willie 25 awards of $10,000 for True Till Tomorrow, BALLET CAFÉ U of M Black Hole Theatre Info and applications at Wed - Karaoke studying abroad The Ultimate Power Duo Feat. RWB Dancers 8pm www.ppfc.ca Thu - Wild & Wacky Bar Games Visit www.cbie.ca/bombardier The Zoo (Osborne Village Inn) McNally Robinson Grant Park, Tix $11 adult/$9 student/senior Deadline April 15 Fri - DJ Willie Deadline March 15 Tix $5 4pm @ 474-6880 march 11, 2004 page 9

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a small greenhouse adds a touch BY M D COHEN of character that all ominous castles crave. When choosing an “Horror” assistant, a mad scientist might was watching some old hor- be inclined to go for something ror movies the other night with a hump. This isn’t always Iand I couldn’t get over how the best way to increase produc- stupid mad scientists are. They tivity. Having a growth on your always seem set on destroying back impedes speed and makes the world, but their plans never it hard to make new friends with work out for them. This weeks townsfolk. Most people are installment of Straight Faced is afraid of what they don’t under- a how to guide for mad scien- stand and seem to carry large tists. I plan to lay out some of the amounts of flaming torches and do’s and don’ts of taking over pitchforks. Instead, why not try the world and how to save employing an intern. They are money doing it. First off, scary cost effective and work well in a castles on large cliffs are great group setting. Cost effectiveness for effect but they aren’t really also carries over to interior dec- practical. Why not try having a orating as well. Do you really scary house and renting a studio need all those beakers? They are space for your laboratory. The good for effect, but instead of money you save could be used saving money by buying in bulk, for an evil assistant or at least it try a garage sale. You might get could go into an RRSP. Saving less beakers, but it’s more a mat- money might not be scary but ter of quality anyway. Most mad planning for the future never scientists have a secret room in hurt anybody. Secondly, think their house that can only be small. Most mad scientists jump accessed by pulling a book on a head first into a project and bookshelf or torch affixed to a eventually see it fail. Instead of wall. Why not try a door with a stealing nuclear arms, why not lock as an alternative. It may not try robbing a liquor mart or be as secretive, but considering convenience store? The payoff it’s just you and your assistant might not be great, but you’ll get and both of you know that that valuable experience that there’s a secret lab, the end only hands on thieving brings. result is the same. Finally, hav- Thirdly, bringing back people ing an authentic suit or armor from the dead might seem like a standing in a hall is impressive great idea at the time, but even- but they’re doing great tually things turn sour. Instead Tupperware these days. I hope of bringing back a dead human, some of these tips will help the try a dead plant. You might not scientists out there in realizing be able to brag to your friends your dream of one day becoming about knowing the undead, but a mad one.

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the uniter FEATURES Rwandan Genocide: Not to be Forgotten U.S., UN Stood by as 800,000 Murdered in 100 Days Photo: unesco.org Photo: "Gadi" by Jacqueline from rwandproject.org Photo: "Gadi" by Jacqueline from Photo: D. George / American RadioWorks Photo: D. George Today mass graves mark the places where almost a million Rwandan Tutsi and moder- ate Hutu were killed. This genocide memorial is just outside the capitol, Kigali. Remembering Rwanda to Africa until further notice. The oned in Nazi death camps in the priest held the voice of God,” he BY BRIAN BRADLEY U.S., having the most resources Second World War. By the end of said. “[The church] never waved a Brock Press The Niagara Chapter of the needed to oppress the tension April, over half of the entire Tutsi white flag or questioned regime.” World University Service of Canada between the Hutu and Tutsi, were population was murdered. He accused the church of work- ST. CATHERINES, Ont., (CUP) -- (WUSC) held “Remembering pulling out and opening the doors for Negotiations continued, and ing “hand in glove” with the geno- re some humans human, or Rwanda: International and extremist actions. were drawn out. No soldiers hit cide inflicting extremists, luring are some humans more Individual Responsibility to On April 6, 1994, a plane carry- Rwandan soil until the middle of Tutsi to churches for execution. Ahuman than others? Injustice” on February 11 as means ing Rwandan President Kabyariman June and by then, the massacre was Of his accused culprits, “no one The infinite words of Canadian to remember, shed light on the and other officials was shot down by winding down. It remains impossible has apologized or taken responsibil- Lt.-Gen. Romeo Dallaire lies on events, and suggest the culprits a surface-to-air missile as it flew into to calculate an exact number of dead ity,” he said. “No one has been fired the minds of millions around the responsible for the death of so many Kigali airport. It was never con- Rwandans. It is estimated that the for bad advice, no one has quit out world as the 10th anniversary Rwandan people. firmed who shot the plane down— dead include 750,000 Tutsi and of shame and no one has quit on approaches of the Rwanda geno- “Rwanda is hard to talk about but the speed of the attacks by the 50,000 Hutus who did not support principle. Nobody has paid in cide, when a small group of without making people wonder if Hutu extremists against Tutsis fol- genocide. penalty…. Those involved have extremists savagely murdered over there is hope in the world,” said lowing the plane crash suggests who Over 130,000 people remain only seen a rise in hierarchy.” 800,000 people in 100 days. Gerald Caplain, author of the book might have been to blame. physically and psychologically In a recent interview, Sam In the spring of 1994, people Remembering Rwanda: The Almost immediately, over 4,000 injured. Donaldson of ABC asked current of the Hutu culture attacked those Preventable Genocide. “The story is U.S. troops evacuated the country, U.S. president George W. Bush of the oppressed Tutsi culture. worse than any of you can imagine. decimating Dallaire’s ranks and Five culprits of genocide what the U.S. would do if the peo- Extremist Hutus were bent on tak- It was an easily preventable catastro- leaving him virtually unable to fight ple of Rwanda again revolted. Bush ing out all of the Tutsi people of phe.” against the Hutu. After years of study, Caplan responded, “We should not send Rwanda, in order to take over the Rewind to the time in question. Hutu extremists immediately believes blame can be laid. While it troops to interfere with ethnic country. Peacekeepers from the The people of Rwanda could feel took over the country—ushering was the Hutu extremists who revolt- cleansing and genocide.” United States, Britain and tension mounting in the years lead- Tutsi into holding compounds and ed against the Tutsi, no one came to Belgium, as well as the Catholic ing up to 1994. The Hutu people creating roadblocks to control the help. He pointed out what he called The Fallout Church, abandoned the Tutsi peo- were increasingly savage towards traffic of people trying to escape. the “Five Culprits of Genocide”— ple, who made up 15 per cent of the Tutsi; homes were invaded and They formed a militia and sav- the U.S., France, Belgium, U.S. sec- Rwanda remains a poor and the 7.7 million Rwandan popula- people were randomly being shot agely murdered as many people as retariat and the Catholic Church. unstable country. The Rwandan tion, which lead to widespread dead. possible. Groups of Tutsi were Caplan charged that the U.S. government was virtually disman- massacres. People were attempting to flee gassed to death, either as they waited abandoned the Rwandan people. tled and only saw their first demo- Homes and refuges were the country for Tanzania and Kenya, in Hutu-made compounds or in the Their offer to “lease” resources to cratic election last summer. invaded. Some were bombed. to the point where border crossings churches they fled to for escape. fight against the Hutu was selfish “We’re remembering, but what Some were burned to the ground. were closed and no one was allowed Men, women and children who ran considering their $1.5 billion debt to are we doing?” said Kabalisa, who Women and children were savage- to leave. The United Nations (UN) on foot for escape were attacked the UN organization. has never returned to Rwanda. ly raped before they were shot or took notice of the problems, and with machetes, their bodies thrown Former U.S. President Bill People have trouble leaving the stabbed to death. Hundreds were assigned Dallaire to command the on to the roadside. Clinton and the government secre- country, and those remaining have lured into churches for salvation, United Nations Observer Mission— As troops evacuated, Tutsi peo- tariat later offered apologies for the little places to turn for help, partic- only to be gassed. Many tried to Uganda and Rwanda (UNOMUR) ple yelled, screamed and begged for U.S. actions during the attack, claim- ularly for medical attention. escape to Tanzania or Kenya, only and the United Nations Assistance them not to leave. Their pleas were ing they “didn’t know what was hap- Hospitals are ill equipped—women to be killed at the border. Dead Mission For Rwanda (UNAMIR). not heard and 2,500 were killed by pening,” but Caplan believes they are dying of AIDS after being raped bodies were thrown in mass Leo Kabalisa is a Rwandan nightfall. lied. and some amputees have not had graves, their corpses exposed and refugee, now a teacher living in Hutu death squads began mak- The Belgians also failed to pro- adequate attention for their wounds rotting. Canada. He acknowledges the ing rounds of neighbourhoods, vide assistance, pulling out of following the attack. It was the “most concentrated increase in tension between the Hutu killing Tutsis and poor Hutus. The Rwanda one week after the massacre “I don’t know when [recovery] act of genocide in human histo- and Tutsi, after he was taught hatred remaining Belgian troops were pow- began. starts and I don’t when know it ry”—with the dead of Rwanda in schools since grade eight. erless to stop the murder of Tutsi Caplan accused the French of ends,” said Kabalisa. accumulating at nearly three times “You are either born to kill, or be Prime Minister Agathe funding the Hutu people, saying that The only hope is remembering. the rate of the Jewish people dur- killed,” he said. Uwilingiyimana. they had “conscious, deliberate poli- “One of the most valuable things ing the Holocaust. After failed attempts to immi- Belgian troopers were arrested, cy,” that led to malicious action we can do to understand is to listen The attacks came after years of grate, a Canadian friend worked with disarmed, tortured and murdered. against the Tutsi. While the French to one another’s stories,” said tension between the two groups, the Canadian Teachers Federation to Those that were left evacuated, leav- set up camps for the Tutsi people, Robert Hawes, member of the who were fed propaganda and help him come to Canada, just in ing no UN troops anywhere in those camps were later attacked and Niagara WUSC chapter, who led taught hatred in their schools and time before all of his family, and the Rwanda. overtaken by the Hutu. the Remembering Rwanda event. churches to the point of eventual family of his close friend, were Within two weeks, the number However, the biggest betrayal, The event was the first of the revolt. killed. of dead Tutsi people rose into the according to Caplan, was by the year to recognize the tenth anniver- Many people in the interna- He felt alienated and disconnect- thousands, to the point where bodies Catholic Church. The population of sary. The UN will do so on April 7. tional community knew what was ed from the country and could tell blocked rivers from flowing. The the country was, and remains, 65 per “The hope is that the media will going on and turned their backs on that “something was going to happen U.S. finally agreed to lend resources, cent Catholic, with the remaining be persuaded to cover it,” said the Rwandan people, resulting in … but I was not expecting geno- but only through a lease to the UN. population being Protestant, Muslim Caplan. “Remembrance can disap- what has been called the “Triple cide.” “It was of no one’s national interest or having indigenous beliefs. pear, but in Rwanda, they remem- Betrayal”—failure of the world to In October 1993, during U.S. to intervene,” said Caplan. Caplan claimed that the church ber. It takes generations for pain not stop the genocide, failure to operations in Somalia, 18 U.S. sol- The killing continued. had power at the elite level, control- and hurt to disappear. Will they be find accountability and failure to diers were killed and the government Eventually the daily killing rate was ling the thinking of the entire popu- alone in remembering?” remember. later refused to send any more troops five times that of the people impris- lation of Rwanda. “One’s parish march 11, 2004 page 11

the uniter FEATURES Doin’ It 80s Style Fashion and Toy Industry Experiences Revival fan, there are a few 80s-style acces- being flirty. Girly frou-frou.” sories in the dark cases affixed to the Men’s fashions during the time walls of the store. Yellow and might not have been frou-frou, but turquoise vintage bracelets and dark 30 year-old Curtis Ash says he thinks cuffs are visible through the show- fondly of all 80s trends. case. “It’s nostalgic for me,” he says. One of Rajotte’s retail neigh- “The whole leg warmer thing and bours, however, says she likes the Cabbage Patch Kids—not that I had 80s. any of those.” Out of the Blue associate, He recalls what he wore during Denise Miller, says the comeback is that decade with a great because she was too young to laugh. wear some of the clothes that were in style. “I’m a sucker for it too,” says Miller. “I back into the vaults instead of creat- was too little for it ing something new. Thirty some- (the 80s), and I was things now have kids. They’re too young to par- replaying their memories.” ticipate. All the Although Toad Hall Toys does cool older kids stock 80s items like the Rubik’s wore the stuff.” Cube that are becoming more Out of the Blue popular these days, England says

has many 80s acces- the store is trying to be different All Photos: Daniel Larson BY JEANNE FRONDA sories on its racks. from other toy retailers. Pink, white and black “Yes, we recognize there’s a t’s time to dig out your leg warm- polka dot dresses hang craze,” says England. “We don’t buy ers, boat-necked shirts a la from a rack nearby. Black and “I into crazes. We won’t just run out IFlashdance, and Strawberry white striped leg warmers are on a had Nike and get it. That’s not how we work. Shortcake dolls. The 80s are back, pair of mannequin legs near one high tops with the We always stand out.” and if you were smart enough to save wall. Near the legs is a display with tongue sticking out,” he says. “The Whether or not you’re a fan of your arm warmers and your pink and at least four belts wrapped around a acid wash jeans and jacket. I had a the 80s, student Kara Bodnarchuk “I don’t like leg warmers. I just black polka dot dresses then you can form that looks like a mannequin’s traditional mullet at one point. I had says it’s hard to ignore both the good think they’re dumpy looking,” she save money to make sure you’re still waist. Each of the buckles have an the feathered mullet. I kind of think and bad way in which 80s fashions says. “I don’t see them as an every fashion forward. However, not image surrounded by sparkles, and a we were all insane at the time.” are influencing what people are day thing. It’s kind of pushing it everyone is happy with the return of plastic frame sits on a shelf. In the The 80s are also invading toy wearing today. because it makes you look like you the 80s. frame is a sheet showing several stores. If you walk into some major “It’s nice that pink is finally get- just stepped out of Flashdance. It’s Claudine Rajotte, the manager of images customers can choose to put retail stores you’re bound to see Care ting some time because it was really too out of the movies for me.” The Urban Boutique in Osborne on their buckles, which include Bears and Strawberry Shortcake downplayed,” she says. “But when Movies aside, perhaps the Village, says the 80s weren’t her images of icons from the decade toys. And one local retailer isn’t too you see pink in every store it’s too return of the 80s is about remem- decade. such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, thrilled about the return of that much. When you go to the bar and bering your youth. “I’ve kind of been through the and Boy George. decade. everyone’s wearing it you try to wear Bodnarchuk says she likes how 80s,” she says. “I love the colours Miller is quick to refer to the Kari England, the owner of Toad other colours to stand out.” the 80s logos on clothing remind and the off-the-shoulder top. I can do decade’s fashions through movies Hall Toys, says the comeback is And looking at her red dress her of her not-so-long ago child- without the ugly spandex pants. from that time. about nostalgia and about companies pants you can tell she doesn’t mind hood. Spandex can stay far, far away. “We’re talking Pretty in Pink. wanting to save money. wearing a lot of colour. “All those logos are coming There are a lot of people who love Very Sixteen Candles,” she says. “It’s pretty much not wanting to To say the least, not all of the fash- back, and for my age it’s going back the 80s. I’m definitely a 70s girl.” “It’s about layers. It’s also about spend money on marketing and ions from that decade will find a to your childhood,” she says. “It’s Although Rajotte isn’t a huge being a girl again. Wearing lace and research,” she says. “They’ve gone place in Bodnarchuk’s wardrobe. good memories.”

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Kawal Ramgotra shows off Diversify Your Tastes samosas from Taste of India. lentils), and gobi alu - a delightful pendently-owned local business- BY CORAL MALONEY mix of spiced cauliflower and pota- es.” There is something special ATaste of India toes. about knowing that when you’re 9-510 Sargent Vegetarians don’t need to feel eating out, you’re eating out at a (corner of Sargent and Young) left out at A Taste of India. There is place where the profits are going 775-1098 for takeout/delivery a wide selection of vegetarian dish- back to the community. es, including palak alu, curried ATaste of India has ongoing t’s not hard to forget that the spinach with potatoes and the veg- relationships with other independ- Spence neighbourhood is etable korma – fresh mixed vegeta- ent neighbourhood businesses, and Iaround us. We run around in a bles in a mild cream sauce with according to manager Ramgotra, bit of a haze, writing papers and cashew nuts; and Thursdays are “We support each other because we keeping up with jobs, family, and Vegetarian Buffet Night. have to work together.” countless other things. For those of It’s not only the delicious food ATaste of India also employs us who don’t live around U of W, that makes A Taste of India special. immigrants, which not only reflects we tend to just see the area as the This family-owned restaurant was the nature of the business, but also place we got to school. But there’s founded in 1996 by Kawal, Nimi, gives back to the community. “We a lot more around us then we think, and Baldev Ramgotra. Kawal try to give everyone a chance. We and it’s worth taking a look at. Ramgotra is their manager, and she like to help newcomers to the coun- Diversity of clientele, authentic comments on the diversity of their try,” says Ramgotra. “We try to East Indian food, and a comfortable customers, ranging from business give them a feel for what it’s really atmosphere are all things that make people out for lunch to neighbour- going to be like when they try to the Spence neighbourhood restau- hood regulars to students. find a different job.”

rant A Taste of India an excellent According to SEED If you’re looking for a place to Photo: Daniel Larson place to have a meal. They are well Winnipeg’s Community Shopping eat that’s nearby and affordable, A known for their lunch buffet, which Guide, A Taste of India is a “pro- Taste of India is definitely worth a comes to an even $10 including gressive purchaser.” They receive visit. In addition to its commitment taxes. this ranking because of their com- to community and delicious food, Among many dishes, you can mitment to “purchasing vegetables, the restaurant is only a short walk find chicken tandoori, dahl (curried spices, and fish from other inde- from campus. page 12 march 11, 2004

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P ART IV OF A SERIES ON FAITH-BASED GROUPS AT THE U OF W Q&A with Varsity Christian Fellowship Q: Are there any special events Another common assumption n’t be. coming up? (esp. in North America) is that A: We have two great social events everyone who says they believe in Q: Are you trying to convert coming up: The first one is a God, must be a Christian. people on campus? party/worship evening on Friday, Christians have a specific set of A: Good question! As mentioned March.12 at Red River College. beliefs that include the belief in one earlier, our key purpose is not to go We’ll be hosting a great band from God, but our belief system doesn’t and try to convert people, or force the Vineyard church, and an stop there. Jesus talks about things on them…but we provide improv comedy troop called the Christianity as being a separate and the campus with a group that shares “Cross-eyed Rascals” are going to unique faith in Matthew 7:21. ideas about Christianity, and shares providing some entertainment… People also think that the sim- what we believe to be important in they’re always so great. If you’re ple act of going to church defines a our faith. If people want to know interested in coming, come to the Christian, but that’s not what being more about Christianity, we’re here interfaith room on Tuesdays for a Christian merely means. A to talk with them, and help answer tickets ($5). The next event will be Christian is someone who decides questions, but I don’t think that a bowling event on March.26, to follow Christ, and believes in the we’re trying to force it on anyone. details TBA. core statements of Christianity: In Besides, in Christianity, we don’t Christ’s death, resurrection, and believe that we’re the ones making Q: What would be the best event ascension. Someone who truly the spiritual changes anyways; God for a visitor to attend? wants to follow God wholehearted- is. If anything, change will occur A: It really depends on what the ly…it’s not just a Sunday morning because of God, not because of us. visitor is interested in. For exam- thing. ple, if they enjoy singing (or just Another common viewpoint is Q: What’s with the Christian listening to singing) and are inter- that Christians are hypocrites, as preoccupation with “missions” ested in hearing a little bit about they often say one thing, and do and “reaching the lost”? Why Christianity in a large group con- another. As Christians, our goal is not respect everyone’s right to text, then Fridays at the chapel definitely to become more obedient their own beliefs? would be a good event. If discus- to what God wants us to do, and we A: I think that this focus on sion, and finding out more about want to help support each other in reaching people is Biblical, and Christian faith in an informal way trying to do what pleases God, but Jesus talks about it in Matthew is what the person wants, then vis- we know we’re bound to make mis- 28:19. He says: “Therefore, go and iting the book table or open house takes, become proud, and do things make disciples of all nations, bap- event would be best. If someone that aren’t God’s will. Part of what tizing them in the name of the wants to be involved in a more in- we do at VCF, is try to help keep Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit”. depth study of Christianity, then each other accountable to striving Christians, then, see this as a com- they would probably enjoy coming towards these goals as much as mandment that we are to follow. I to our Wednesday Bible studies. possible. think that reaching out to others, and to the nations also means that Q: When do you have the Q: What is the nature of your we ought not to try to provide sole- Interfaith room on the rotation relationship with other faith ly spiritual assistance, but also schedule? groups on campus, and do you humanitarian and medical assis- A: On Tuesdays, usually from think that these interfaith con- tance in situations where those are about 1 - 4 p.m. nections (if any) should be fur- also real needs. Bible is used to teach, rebuke, cor- ther fostered? I think that we definitely BY CHRISTINE ESSELMONT rect, and train in righteousness. Q: Please name some key ideas A: We’ve enjoyed good relation- respect people’s rights to hold their Kevin Rempel Second, we believe that there is that drive your faith group. ships with those groups with whom own beliefs, we don’t try to impose and Leanne Friesen only one, true God who eternally A: I think this is really a more we share the interfaith room – like our beliefs on them, but we are an Q: What is the official name of exists in three parts: the Father, detailed version of our group’s the Catholic Outreach, Jewish option that’s there for people, if your group? Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are “purpose”: Students Association, and the they’re interested in Christianity! A: Inter-Varsity Christian all part of God, but each part has a We value the support that we Lutheran group. Unfortunately, we Fellowship (IVCF). different role. get from each other in regards to don’t have as much of a relation- Contact information: Third, we believe that God sent our faith, and we are also interested ship with the Muslim Students [email protected] Q: For how long has your group his son, Jesus to earth as an atoning in bringing others to Christ, not just Association or the Student in existence at the U of W? sacrifice to pay for our sins, that he to our campus group. Christian Movement, partly A: At this campus for about 75 rose again on the third day [after We want to share the difference because in the former case, they WEEKLY EVENTS years. his crucifixion], and ascended to that Christ has made in our lives, have their own room, and in the lat- heaven. John 3:16 explains this and help people realize that he can ter, they don’t really use the inter- MONDAY: Q: What is the purpose of having belief. make the same, positive difference faith room. I think it’s important to Prayer Meeting - 5:15 pm a group like yours at the univer- Fourth, that all people are sin- in theirs. We’re also here to provide try to build better relationships in ORM01 (Interfaith sity? ful, and can only be saved by grace support for servant leaders to grow with these groups, and we definite- room). A: The purpose of VCF UW is to through faith in the shed blood of out of VCF, and into the world ly need to try to learn more about Christ. where they can tell others about each other. One way of doing this Book Table - VCF hosts a build a witnessing (i.e. sharing) table with purchasable community that fosters Christian God, and their faith in Jesus. (which was proposed earlier in the Q: What are some examples of year by someone from the UWSA) books on the topics of God, growth, learning, and support. Our Christianity, and spirituality. goal is to love God, and show love topics that initiate strong differ- Q: Can you highlight some would be to have an interfaith aspects of your faith that you see round table discussion group. to others on campus. We want to ences of opinion within your TUESDAY: group? as being commonly misunder- offer people a safe and welcoming Open House – 1:00-4:00 A: There are certainly differences stood and shed some light on Q: Is your group “evangelical,” environment in which they can p.m. in the Interfaith room: in the way that people worship these aspects? and what does that really mean? meet with God, and build a closer Drop by to relax, or chat God. A lot of people struggle with A: Christianity is often referred to / A: The word evangelical usually relationship with him. over coffee, tea, or hot how to show grace, while defend- seen as a practice of “blind obedi- has a negative connotation associ- chocolate! Q: Is there any concept that you ing what they believe to be the ence”. Although Christianity defi- ated with it – like “we want to think the majority of your group truth. Since Christianity has a lot nitely involves practicing obedi- preach at you, we just want to con- WEDNESDAY: ence towards God, for it to be vert you” etc. I think if we look at would hold to as a unifying of different denominations (ie: Bible Study – 12:30-1:20 called “blind” may be somewhat it more clearly, all “evangelism” belief? Christian groups with differences p.m. 1L06 A: I think that there are several uni- of belief), those differences arise inaccurate. It’s true that we may means is to spread the word of Guys group – 11:30-12:30 fying beliefs that bring our group also within VCF at times. Some not be able to physically “see” Christ – the salvation that we can p.m. 2C05 together. These beliefs are what students see ecumenicalism as God, but we can definitely see the gain through him, and the hope that being a very important goal (i.e.: effects of following him in our own he brings. By that definition, I our group promotes, although we FRIDAY: realize that not everyone who universal Christian unity & cooper- lives, and in the lives of people think our group is evangelical, but I ation between denominations), and around us. I believe, and know that think, in an open way. We don’t Praise and Worship – attends our events agrees with 12:30-1:20 p.m. Chapel every one of these things, yet I others don’t see it as a crucial issue. God is with me, and although oth- want to be narrow-minded about ers may have more negative views what evangelism means. I think think they’d agree with most of BIWEEKLY: Q: What are some of the types of concerning Christianity, I know that being evangelical also means them. Modern Issues discussion activities that you carry out on that I’m following something that is simply being open to people, and First, we believe that the Bible group – 1:30-2:20 p.m. campus…when and where? gives me life. Christianity is not their questions…we don’t neces- is the only, infallible Word of God. Interfaith room In 2 Timothy 3:16, it tells that the A: (Ed.note: see sidebar) just something to “get a high” sarily have to be the ones “pushing from. out” at them… in fact, we should- march 11, 2004 page 13

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JR: How did you get hooked up with True singer/songwriter record. North in the first place? JK: Yeah, you’re right. It goes in many differ- JK: Two years ago, I did some showcases in ent directions. I sort of think of this record as Toronto, and I played a bunch of showcases for many different templates for my career. I could Universal and my first lunch meeting was with go in directions from here. I’m not sure where Bernie Finkelstein, the president of True North. I’m going to go on the next album. I’m excited We didn’t even talk about music; we ended up to go in a lot of different ways, so we’ll see talking about Middle East politics and all sorts what happens. I have been writing in a lot of of other stuff. Not that we agreed, we actually different styles, doing film scoring and stuff, so disagreed, but I had been living in Bethlehem in that sort of showed up on this album. There’s a the West Bank, so we started talking about that country shuffle and there’s rock tunes and stuff. We had a great talk and went away from there’s pop and there’s a cabaret sort of klezmer it having not really talked about music. And tune. So, yeah, I would say that I’m a then I ended up talking later on with the presi- singer/songwriter who writes in many different dent of Universal, Randy Lennox, and the two styles; it’s just what I do. of them got together and they liked the demo that I had. The two of them created this co-ven- JR: Are you still attempting to find Joel ture for me, and that’s sort of how it happened. Kroeker sound or does the Joel Kroeker It was really exciting. sound kind of encompass all of these things? JK: I like to think of it as my voice and my JR: Is it intimidating having this big release playing style are what gives it cohesion. But in now? terms of genre, I think most musicians play in JK: Well, you know what, it’s not really intim- many different styles, so I think that’s a pretty idating. It might be sort of naïve and not know- normal thing. I just managed to put it all on one ing what I’m getting myself into, but it’s less album. It may be harder to market an album intimidating and more like I’m just trying to be like that, because it’s not definitely this and it’s patient, because I tend to like things to happen not focused the way that some albums are, really, really quickly. I’m very much excited where they can sort of promote them in one about the possibilities, but when you’re dealing direction. But I guess that was sort of intention- Former Winnipegger with big companies, things sort of slow down al, I really wanted to keep it wide open in that quite a bit. There’s a lot more administration way, and I think that’s the way that a lot of that has to happen, especially internationally artists are going these days; they’re trying to with all of this new stuff that’s going on. It’s keep it as free and open as possible because Sings A New Song more like just trying to be patient than being they have a lot of different ideas and don’t want intimidated. to be streamlined. I feel like I’ve paid my dues in some respects. For the last 7 or 8 years I’ve been JR: You’re coming back to Winnipeg March on Hot New CD playing tons and tons of shows and booking 16 with Paul Kelly and then later on with myself, so it’s more of a relief to have other Hawksley Workman. doing for about 5 or 6 years. Before that, I was people helping me out. But the musicians JK: Yeah, a full tour across Canada with JEFF ROBSON in a lot of rock bands and then I was at school. we’ve got on the album are unbelievable, that Hawksley. I did a composition degree at The University of Arts Editor may be where some intimidation came in. JR: Do you play solo at those shows, or do Manitoba, I did a Bachelor of Music there, and Having Randy Bachman come into the studio, you have a band? then I did a masters in ethnomusicology, so I’ve he upcoming months and Kevin Breit from Norah Jones’ band, and JK: Yeah, those shows will be solo and then been doing all kinds of different music for a look very exciting for George Koller from Peter Gabriel’s group, and I’m going to come and do a headlining thing while. TWinnipeg groups releas- all of that kind of stuff, those guys are heavy- after that. I play acoustic, but I use an amp and ing new CDs. My favourite Winnipeg women, hitters, and I admit I was kind of intimidated get more of a rock sound. It’s a pretty heavy JR: You went to school for a long time just to The Wailin’ Jennys and Nathan, will be releas- when they came into the studio. sound but it’s just me by myself with a guitar. ing their first big label recordings soon, as will become a rock star? The Waking Eyes and Alana Levandoski. JK: Ha ha! Yeah, I figured that people would JR: You must learn a lot from those guys. Joel Kroeker appears in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Combine that with next month’s release of the respect that and then I found out that nobody JK: Absolutely, it’s been a huge learning curve March 16 at The West End Cultural Centre, eagerly anticipated new disc by the D. Rangers, respects it at all! Nobody cares. I could have for me. where he opens for one of Australia’s biggest Greg Macpherson’s new one, and a bunch of just skipped all of that and gone straight to the stars, Paul Kelly. Tickets are $17 in advance at others, and you’ve got yourself quite a line up drinking and boozing, you know? JR: How much did they help to shape the Ticketmaster and $20 at the door. of home-grown talent. But the first big release songs; how much input did they have into Kroeker will return to open for Hawksley that we can call our own, quietly came out in JR: It must be pretty exciting with the making the songs what they are? Workman at The Burton Cummings Theatre on February, and it’s by a guy who you may not release of the new album on True North? JK: We gave them pretty much free reign, aes- April 17. He is also scheduled to appear at the even know was born and spent much of his life JK: Yeah, it’s very exciting. The immediacy of thetically, because these guys are so good that Winnipeg Folk Festival in July. in Winnipeg. the response has been overwhelming. they just come in and bang off great ideas, you The new album Melodrama is in stores now. With a big release on True North Records, know. But in terms of the arrangements, they For more information, visit and some high profile shows on the horizon, JR: What kind of a response have you been were pretty solid when we went in there. I’d www.joelkroeker.com. you’re about to hear much more about Joel getting and from whom? been working on the songs for a long time. The Kroeker (he pronounces it Croaker, like a frog). JK: Most recently, we’re getting a lot of thing that they did really contribute was their True North is known for releasing some of response from overseas. We’re obviously own parts. I would suggest what I wanted them Canada’s finest singer/songwriters, including focusing on Canada, because the Canadian to do and give them the basic feel of the idea, Bruce Cockburn, Stephen Fearing, and Murray release just happened last week for the album, but then someone like Kevin Breit would come MacLauchlan, but Kroeker is a singer/song- Melodrama. But some people went to MIDEM, in and give you something like 10 different writer who doesn’t quite fit the common mould. the music conference in France and a bunch of great ideas and you could choose from them. In CKUW Campus/Community Radio 95.9 FM This is not our parents’ folky singer/songwriter the UK people and Italy, and a bunch of the big that way, they contributed a lot. Top 10 CDs - Feb. 29-March 6, 2004 stuff; instead, Kroeker’s music combines a lot distributors out there are really excited about it. ! = Local content, * = Canadian Content of sonic elements into a much more updated I wasn’t sure; different cultures have different JR: Is there a lot of pressure on you to LW TW sound. Sure, he still sings about love, loss, and aesthetics so you can’t really tell what they’re achieve certain goals with this record either going to dig and what they’re not, but they were 3 1 ! PIPI SKID life, but there’s a lot of energy and updated from the record company or yourself? Funny Farm Peanuts & Corn orchestration behind his songs. It’s a powerful really excited about it. So it looks like we have JK: I don’t feel like they put a lot of pressure sonic blend that, combined with his powerful some exciting possibilities over there as well. on me, it’s more like I tell them what I want to 20 2 AIR Talkie Walkie Source/Virgin lyrics, creates an interesting and unique sound do and they give me the option and tell me how for Kroeker. JR: But the album is only being released in to do it. That’s the nice thing about being on a NE 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS Kroeker has spent much of his recent time Canada so far? big label is that they’ve got all of these connec- Lost In Translation Emporor Norton JK: First it was released in Canada, then it tions to all of these people. I still get to come up co-writing with unexpected partners like for- NE 4 * THE HEAVY BLINKERS mer Metal Queen Lee Aaron and Brian Byrne looks like it’ll be either a world-wide release, or with ideas, except marketing, they’ve got a lot The Night & I Are Still... Endearing of I Mother Earth. He’s also recorded with it will be released region by region, starting in of ideas when it comes to marketing, but in the UK and Europe, and then in the U.S. terms of my own aesthetic and what I do music- 2 5 STEREOLAB Randy Bachman for Kroeker’s new album, Margerine Eclipse Elektra Melodrama, and Bachman’s new jazz album, wise, I tell them what direction I want to go and Jazz Thing. Recently, I had a chance to chat JR: I know that this album has been a while they give me different options. So it’s not a lot 25 6 THE MOUNTAIN GOATS We Shall All Be Healed 4AD with Kroeker; and I guess to get away from all in the making. of pressure. I feel like I got a really good deal. of the demands that such a busy schedule places JK: The writing, I’ve been doing for years and And Bernie Finkelstein is really open to a lot of NE 7 TRANS AM on him, he has to find unique places to hide years. But I signed the deal with True North ideas; he’s very artist-friendly. He’s allowed me Liberation Thrill Jockey from the world that wants and expects so much about a year ago, a year and a couple of months and the contract we have allows me almost total 11 8 DANI SICILIANO from him. He called me on his cell phone from actually, and then we started recording last artistic freedom, so I feel very free in that way. Likes... ! K7 the bathroom of a café called Loopy’s. May. I was actually working with the producer, It’s more like they give me help to express my Danny Greenspoon, for a couple of months vision in more of a wide-scale way, like getting RE 9 THE FRAMES Jeff Robson: Hi Joel. Have you been making before that, just rearranging things and picking the musicians I want and stuff. The Roads Outgrown Plateau music for a long time? songs and all of that stuff, getting the musicians 12 10 ! SHADEZ Joel Kroeker: Yeah, but different kinds of and all that. So it’s been a good 9 months put- JR: There are a whole lot of different sounds Thee Impossible Slo Coach music. The stuff I’m doing now, I’ve been ting together this record. on this record; it’s not the typical True North march 11, 2004 page 15

the uniter a & e MTYP Remakes Macbeth with Mixed Results tume and set design, to Shakespeare in the Ruins bills its Constible, Debbie Patterson and shortening the play. She says there’s left to right,Sarah Constible (as Lady the choice of music version of Macbeth as a hip and Michelle Boulet, who play the a message for youth in Macbeth that Macbeth) and Kevin Klassen (as Macbeth), and special effects. edgy, student oriented version of the witches and every other role. doesn’t always come across. in a scene from However, if you original, complete with punk rock As they rarely leave the stage In the ending “we imply that just MTYP and SIR’s co-production are not a student who singing, electric guitar playing during the show, the actors have to because they’ve killed Macbeth, that of Macbeth. has read or studied the witches. transform from character to charac- doesn’t mean the cycle of violence play before, it is SIR artistic coordinator and ter, without the help of costume and stops there. And that’s very relevant extremely difficult to Macbeth director, Arne McPherson prop changes, relying solely on dis- to today’s society,” says Boulet. “If follow, canceling out says SIR prides itself in gearing all tinct voices and mannerisms. it’s so easy to stop that cycle of vio- most merit it has as a its productions toward youth, but For the most part, this difficult lence, why can’t it be done, why hip and modern ver- wanted to take this one a step fur- task is done extremely well, espe- hasn’t it been done?” sion of the so-called ther. cially by Sarah Constible, whose Unfortunately, if you don’t know “Scottish play.” McPherson also says SIR is transformation into the King Duncan the story well enough in the first I am a big fan of committed to keeping Shakespeare’s is instantly recognizable by her place to understand the point of the Macbeth. Ever since I language intact, as the original lan- hunched stature and aged manner- play; that Macbeth represents the studied the play in high guage is the only way to really isms. “every man” whose character flaws school, it has remained appreciate Shakespeare’s works. Arguably the most creative part of ambition and greed lead to his one of my favourite To accommodate teenage (and of the production is the portrayal of downfall, this important message Shakespeare plays. So many adult) attention spans, the play the witches as punk-rocking misfits. won’t really come across. I had high expectations was shortened to 70 minutes, cutting The witches’ dialogue is sung and Aside from this single but fatal of this creative new out a few non-crucial scenes, and accompanied by electric guitars flaw, SIR’s Macbeth is perhaps the version. And despite tightening up the action. played live by the actors. Even the most moving, professional, and my pessimistic begin- This decision both helped and haunting, undulating movement of innovative Shakespeare production ning to this review, I hurt the production. The abridged the three witches is fascinating to I’ve ever seen. wasn’t disappointed. version is certainly fast paced and watch. I would suggest it be mandatory From the per- attention grabbing, but even know- SIR’s choice to cut out the final viewing for high school students spective of a person ing the story, I had to focus to keep scene of the play is also intriguing who have studied the play, and who knows and loves up. and smart. would highly recommend it to any- Macbeth, SIR’s ver- My boyfriend, who last read the Instead of the scene where one who is a fan of Macbeth or is sion of the play is bril- play over five years ago, was all but Malcolm, the rightful heir to the interested in seeing a daring liantly refreshing and lost. I can’t imagine what it was like throne reclaims his title, the per- Shakespeare production. innovative. for some of the younger audience formance ends with the McDuff The final performance of Macbeth BY SHEENA STEMLER The set design and lighting members who have yet to study the drawing his bloody sword from the runs on March 12 at 7:30pm. For hrough its production with catches your attention from the Macbeth. body of Macbeth, as the disembod- tickets or more information, contact Manitoba Theatre for Young moment you walk into the theatre; One of this production’s major ied witches quip the line “When the MTYP box office at 942-8898. TPeople, Shakespeare in the the acting comes from a traditional flaws, although extremely impres- shall we three meet again?” MTYP’s next production is a unique Ruins’ attempt to transform Macbeth background, but lines are delivered sive from an acting perspective, is Michelle Boulet, a SIR veteran table-top production of Cinderella into a youth friendly story is suc- with new and interesting interpreta- the fact that the play’s cast consists who plays one of the witches as well aimed at kids 5-10, which runs cessful on many levels, from the tra- tions. Unfortunately, I am not of only four members; Kevin a several other roles, says the cut March 25-April 4. For more infor- ditional, yet punk influenced cos- MTYP’s target audience. Klassen as the title role, and Sarah was made not just for the sake of mation, visit www.mtyp.ca. 0 ! a

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takes movies (albeit really horrible ones - like BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT Deathstalker and The Warriors from Hell, ne of my favourite movie experiences where people in the Middle Ages have 80s happened to be when I went to see feathered haircuts), and turns them from being OJohn Woo’s Broken Arrow with a reactive to interactive. Instead of just watching friend of mine from work. The film was hum- the movie, you will probably find yourself drum typical action fare until it came down to making snide comments along with the host a fight in a railway car. That’s when I believe and the two ‘bots. Not only do they show bad Samantha Mathis, playing a typical park movies, they also show shorts from the 50s, ranger, threw a hammer at one of the bad guys 60s, and 70s, which mainly consist of such dead on. It was then I heard a guy behind me politically correct titles as “The Home proclaim, “Oh! She’s a professional hammer Economics Story”, “Cheating”, and my per- thrower now!” sonal favourite, “What To Do on a Date.” The three guys behind us proceeded to These short films are ripe with biting humor- heckle the movie unmercifully, and because of ous critiques of the social practices of the male that, the movie actually became hilarious and dominated 50s. far more entertaining to watch. It is behind this In addition to the biting social commen- idea that Mystery Science Theater 3000 (here- tary, the show features toilet humour, refer- after called MST3K) is based on. The differ- ences to Foucalt, B. F. Skinner, pop culture, ence being that MST3K takes movies that are high art and of course “spot the celebrity has- far beyond any practical skill in filmmaking been” (Hey! It’s The Skipper from Gilligan’s and gives them a jolt of cynical love. Island!), all in the matter of a few minutes. Created way back in 1988 on That is the genius behind the series: the fact Ken Park Minneapolis UHF station KTMA, by once that you can watch shows again and get refer- promising comic Joel Hodgson (who was ences that you might not have picked up on much in demand in Hollywood but decided he before. Let’s face it, though. There are plenty didn’t want to be part of that system), of horrible movies and television shows now Delivers Voyeurs MST3K’s basic premise is quite simple: take that deserve this kind of on-screen ribbing. extremely bad movies, throw in a guy and MST3K makes these bad films honest, instead two robots and watch them heckle the movies of the films’ producers trying to throw a cloak over our collective consumer heads. of the Apocalypse with impunity, and you have a cult hit on your hands! Unfortunately, after the show’s pre- So if you are being bored and want some- only intersect onscreen once towards the end miere, it apparently received a few phone thing completely different, go find the worst BY JAMES PASKARUK calls from people complaining about those movie ever made, Manos: Hands of Fate, and of the film, and even then only superficially. “immature junior high kids.” In an effort to watch with glee as it gets ripped to shreds by en Park starts with the title character As I said, this is Clark’s most accom- save money, KTMA cancelled it after one fellow movie geeks who make such movies going to his local skate park, pointing plished work thus far, once you look past all season, but due to Joel’s connections, it was actually entertaining to watch. Or you can Khis camcorder at himself and blowing the explicit content. Firstly, there is some promptly picked up by the Comedy Network always pick up the How-To manual, MST3K his own brains out. Welcome back to the happy amazing imagery here, not surprising given in the States. (the movie or TV series) on DVD at your local world of Larry Clark, the man who brought Clark’s start in photography. The three year old The reason MST3K appeals to me is that it video store. you Kids and Bully. The rest of the movie actu- girl, for instance, having a tea party with her ally centres on four other kids who knew the dolls while a bikini T&A video plays on the title character, an exploration of their teenage giant screen TV in front of her nearly says it all worlds, and whatever else it may be. Ken Park in a split second. Claude’s parents, a study in is Clark’s most accomplished work yet. white trash by Amanda Plummer and Wade The debate, as always, is whether this is Williams, watching Jerry Springer is another art or smut. I have no definitive answers, but great sequence. Having seen Claude terrorized I’ll ruminate for a while anyways. If hardcore by his drunken father in an earlier scene, Clark sex such as you might find in your typical inter-cuts the parents with a redneck husband porno film automatically denotes pornography, on Springer saying “I cannot and will not then Ken Park certainly qualifies, though he change!” While a lot of us like to watch doesn’t go quite so far as onscreen vaginal Springer so that we can laugh at the freaks and penetration. Is all that explicit sexual content feel superior, others, myself included, prefer to necessary? Maybe. Like the Marquis De Sade, avoid the spectacle entirely; Clark seems to be Clark’s art (both his films and his previous asking, what about the people on Springer career in photography) talks about things that themselves? Just as with Clark’s films, what do happen that most of us would rather not we don’t like to think about is the fact that the think about. He is giving us a look (admitted- “freaks” that we laugh at on Jerry Springer are ly, a voyeuristic one) into the lives of a signif- actually real people. The conviction of the hus- icant portion of today’s teens. When I saw Kids band on the featured episode is actually touch- back in 1995 with a friend who was a reformed ing, in a rather horrifying way. junkie, we had very different reactions – while Ken Park is full of such moments, and I was shocked and horrified by the events in the overall feeling is apocalyptic rather than the film, he was not in the least bit phased, prurient, so for my part, I can’t agree with pointing out that that was exactly how he used people who would characterize this as pornog- to live. If you don’t like what you see in raphy. Larry Clark has got something to say, Clark’s films, that’s a good thing, but don’t and the fact that we don’t like it or want to shoot the messenger; and let’s reconsider the hear it does not in any way make him wrong. very real culture that’s taking place outside our It can easily be argued that while this may be doors, and what we can do about it. true, Clark is not doing anything to improve The way Ken Park is structured, it’s the situation, and while I can’t definitively almost like five short films inter-cut with each argue with that sentiment, I don’t agree. It other, each centred on one of five kids. Besides seems to me that it’s films like Bully and Ken the title character, who is relegated to the pro- Park, not American Beauty or Confessions of logue and epilogue sequences, there is Shawn a Teenage Drama Queen, that come closest to (James Bullard), who is sleeping with his girl- accurately depicting the world of teenagers friend’s mother, Tate (James Ransone in an today. UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS A STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT/NEW AMSTERDAM ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION amazing performance), a sociopathic young MUSIC MUSIC man who lives with and terrorizes his sweet Ken Park plays nightly March 12-18 at 9:00 "DAWN OF THE DEAD"SARAH POLLEYVING RHAMESJAKE WEBERANDMEKHI PHIFER BY TYLER BATES SUPERVISOR G. MARQ ROSWELL and well-meaning grandparents, Peaches PM at The Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. EXECUTIVE PRODUCED PRODUCERSTHOMAS A. BLISS DENNIS E. JONES ARMYAN BERNSTEIN BYRICHARD P. RUBINSTEIN MARC ABRAHAM ERIC NEWMAN (Tiffany Limos, also turning in a remarkable BASED ON SCREENPLAY DIRECTED A SCREENPLAY BYGEORGE A. ROMERO BYJAMES GUNN BYZACK SNYDER A UNIVERSAL PICTURE performance), a girl living with her rabidly THIS FILM IS RATED: © 2004 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS fundamentalist father, and Claude (Stephen RESTRICTED/EXPLICIT SEXUAL MARCH 19 Jasso), constantly terrorized by his overly CONTENT macho redneck father. 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New Remake a Loving Tribute to a Dorky Decade

reprising his sweet-talking role from BY DAN HUYGHEBAERT Swingers, and a very, very cool Snoop Dogg tarsky and Hutch is another film that as street hustler/informant Huggy Bear (yes, follows in a recent long line of 70s TV that was an actual character in the show). Sshows turned into movies, like Snoop Dogg is the real surprise here, show- Charlie’s Angels, SWAT, The Saint, I ing that he’s up for almost anything to get Spy....you get the picture. The 70s was a the laugh, stealing almost every scene he’s decade where a lot of rules were broken, lots in. Also along for the ride is Juliette Lewis of drugs were taken, people wore cool (Cape Fear) as Vaughn’s not too bright and clothes, and everyone had bad hair. Starsky & looking constantly stoned semi-mistress, Hutch was one of the first television shows to and 70s Blaxploitation star Fred Williamson reflect this. They had the cool clothes and the (Black Caesar, From Dusk Til Dawn) as horrible frizzy hair. The show broke new Caption Doby. Throw in Jason Bateman ground in being one of the first “buddy” cop (remember that guy??), along with Amy shows, and the protagonists broke the rules Smart, and Carmen Electra as two friendly while doing their job, and did it all with a sly cheerleaders, and you’ve got yourself a star sense of humour. But most of all, they had studded tribute movie. Keep an eye out for the car. A 1975 Ford Gran Torino. It was the the original actors from the television series, car everyone wanted (aside from the General Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul. The Lee from Dukes of Hazard - when are they audience I saw it with going to remake that?) Almost 30 years after seemed they had no clue the first episode, Starsky & Hutch has been who they were, but I surely remade into a major motion picture starring hope you will. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, both of Director Todd Phillips Zoolander and The Royal Tenenbaums fame. and co-writer Scot First, let me start off by saying that this Armstrong bring some of is not a remake per se. This is a comedy and their Old School and Road a spoof and a pretty good one at that. But all Trip humour to the film, the laughs are pretty much courtesy of the which hits and misses on actors, not the script. Ben Stiller and Owen paper. The film can be pret- Wilson are perfect for this reason, mainly ty slow moving at times and due to their great chemistry. Their perform- the plot? What plot? But ances are fine comedic ones, for they feed hell, this movie exists to well off of each other. There are many make us laugh and on that scenes that had me slapping my knee and note it delivers. They were, howling in laughter, from Ben Stiller’s however, actually smart Morrie character to a poke of fun at disco enough to know some of the dancing. Did I mention the kick ass 70s buddy cop clichés and mine tunes? In the hands of lesser comedic tal- it for some comedy gold. ents, this film might have been a disaster. What is Scot Armstrong Speaking of comedic talents, Will Farrell doing next? The Six Million shows up as a con with an interesting sexu- Dollar Man. And co writer al fetish. These scenes are perfect examples John O’Brien? Why, Dukes of the stars rising above what could be some of Hazard, of course. But in horrible stuff and making people laugh at any case, go see this movie. them. Throw in Vince Vaughn, kind of Just do it.....Doooooo it. page 18 march 11, 2004

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CIS PREVIEW Canada West Women’s Basketball Preview

he Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) champi- This weekend (March 12-14), the Duckworth Center will The competition is fierce, and there is nobody bet- onships are unquestionably the most elite tournament be hosting this years women’s basketball CIS championships. ter to offer a preview of the teams other than the sports Tin all of university sport. The tournament showcases A total of 8 teams; four from the Canada West which include editors themselves. Straight from the editors desk, the highest caliber of athletic talent in all of Canada and has our own Wesmen, and a total of four from the Atlantic, here are the previews for the qualifying teams from the carried a tradition of producing the most competitive and Quebec, and Ontario divisions have all earned themselves a Canada West division that will be battling it out for the entertaining spectacle of the season year after year. spot in the tournament. 2004 championship.

University of British per game and had the best team With their offense, the Clan has they are off they can have serious All-Star Moriah Trowell led the defense by only allowing an average their defense staple in Julia Wilson. trouble with even the weakest oppo- Gees with 24 points on the game, 14 Columbia (UBC) of 55.4 points per game. Regina is The 6’4" centre towers over most of nent. of them coming in the second half as Thunderbirds second in Canada West in terms of her opposition and manages the blocks After a sub-par regular season she led her team to the victory. defensive field goal percentage with and rebounds for the team. the Golden Hawks happened to get In the regular season, the Gees BY JESSE MARCHAND .379 and Regina also leads the con- The greatest advantage the Clan hot at the right time for the second were tied with both Laurentian and Sports Editor, the Ubyssey ference in three-point defense per- have this year is their reputation of year in a row. But if this team Toronto for first place in the OUA centage with .278 average. the underdogs. After beating out the U hopes to make any noise in the CIS East, as they finished with a 17-5 ts been nine years since the UBC Fifth-year guard and Canada West of R Cougars, as well as the Elite Eight it cannot afford to slide record. Just two seasons ago, the Thunderbirds women’s basket- Most Valuable Player Cymone UVic Vikes, the Clan plays to their back into the same hot and cold rou- Gees were at the bottom of their Iball team made it to the Bouchard, leads the offensive charge for potential, even when the other team tine it fell into during the regular division with a 2-18 record. Nationals. Straight from the pre-sea- the Cougars. Bouchard leads Canada doesn’t. This being a young team, season. Since that time, the Gees have man- son it was obvious that the Birds West in points per game, averaging 18.5, there is a lot of room for The team is led by three play- aged to achieve a winning record, a were going have a strong year as and steals, averaging 3.06 a game. development amongst the players too. ers: OUA All- Stars PG Sarah conference title, their first trip to they slaughtered the University Bouchard is also sits in the top 15 players Zagorski and SG Meaghan nationals in the 33-year-old pro- College of the Cariboo and York uni- in six different Canada West categories. McGrath and veteran F Dee gram, and most importantly, respect versity 86-35 and 71-41 respectively. Add third-year guard Jana University of Winnipeg Channer. When those three are on from other basketball programs in They ended their regular season Schweitzer to the mix, and the Wesmen their game the Hawks can outscore the country. with a 16-4 record adding to that, a Cougars’ offence becomes deadly. anyone, but when the team begins Second-year guard Trowell has first place finish at the Concordia Schweitzer averages 14 points per BY LEIGHTON KLASSEN to hurry their shot selection Laurier been the teams offensive strength University tournament in December. game, 4 rebounds per game, and makes Sports Editor, The Uniter usually finds itself in deep trouble. this season as she finds the ways to With motivated head coach Deb 42 percent of her three-point shots. The defense is solid but this is a score tough hoops and make baskets Huband, the team has seen some Great Plains Division Coach of ed by all-star point guard team known for its offensive talent. when it matters most. Other key bright stars this year. Second year the Year, Jeff Speedy, has imple- JoAnne Wells, the Wesmen players will Julie Roderigue and student, Kelsey Blair has been mak- mented a strong defence on top of Lpose one of the most potent University College of Kristen Moyle. Defensively second- ing waves all season, leading her the offensive talent he inherited after defenses in the Canada West that year guard Miranda Killam is the team to victory in several occasions. taking over the team two years ago. closed the season with an impressive Cape Breton Capers Gees best player. Recording 21 points and 13 With a combination of the strong 13-7 record that earned the team a BY JOE AXWORTHY rebounds in one game, Blair has offense, defence and players like trip to the CIS Canada West final Caper Times Bishops University become the woman to watch out for. Bouchard and Schweitzer, the four. The teams success was high- But UBC’s strengths are not Cougars will be at the top of the lighted by a mid season 12 game Gaiters his weekend marks the first based on one player, however. class in Winnipeg. winning streak, and was spliced with appearance in the CIS BY CHRIS JASTER Fourth year, Sheila Townsend is also a .376% league leading field goal Championships for the The Carillon a strong player, recording well over defense. T UCCB CAPERS. Losing only six 20 points in many of her games. Hot Simon Fraser Clan The impressive numbers are games in the past two seasons, the t has been a while since the on their heels is UBC veteran Carrie most attributable to their veteran (SFU) CAPERS have claimed the Nelson Bishops University Gaiters have Watson who won the Canada West lineup that has successfully complet- BY SABINE BOERSCH Division points title back to back appeared at the Canadian player of the week award after scor- ed back-to-back medal winning sea- I Sports Editor, The Peak and made an appearance in both the Interuniversity Sport womens bas- ing 24 points, seven rebounds, three sons with a bronze in 2002, followed 2003 and 2004 AUS Championship ketball championship, but the assists, and four steals within 34 by silver in 2003. Wells led the team t has been an up and down season finals. Gaiters are making its first appear- minutes of play in decreasing a ten in points this year with 569 that for the Clan as they begin their The strongest stand out player ance since the 1990-1991 season. point deficit against the T-Bird placed her 2nd in the league for journey in the Canada West Final for the CAPERS has been sopho- Bishops head to Winnipeg fol- rivals, the SFU Clan. I points scored. The performance also Four this year. more Kelli McHugh. Earning the lowing a relatively strong season in The T-Birds also have several earned her credit as the first player After a turbulent start, the Clan, AUS Tournament MVP, and this the Quebec Student Sports members heading up the all-star selected to the Canada West All-Star coached by Bruce Langford and cap- weeks athlete of the week honours, Federation, where the Gaiters fin- team, including Coach Deb Huband, team. The year for the Wesmen also tained by his daughter, Dani Langford, Kelli also lead the AUS in Field ished the regular season tied for first and Carrie Watson for the all-star marked the comeback of Heather have managed to end the regular sea- Goal Percentage and finished fifth with the Laval Rouge et Or with a team. Cait Haggerty coming in as Thompson who finished the season son of play with an 12-8 conference in the CIS scoring race with an 12-4 record. rookie of the year and Erica second on the team in rebounds with record, and were ranked at No. 7 in average of 17 points per game. The Gaiters also led the league McGuinness taking the fifth spot on 160, while posting a 10.5 PPG, after their Division. After the 2001-2002 Other players of note are AUS All in points for, averaging 67.1 points the rookie all-star team. sitting out for the entirety of last sea- season where the team went 35-0, the Stars Heather Ross and Kim per game, and second for points With players like this taking to son with a torn ACL. Simon Fraser University fans have had Reynolds, and third year forward against, giving up an average 54.4 the court, UBC will tough competi- The Wesmen also chalked up high expectations of their team, and Maureen Murrin who finished in per game. The team also averages 26 tion as long as they can get past the impressive numbers in the 3-point this year was no different. the AUS top ten in every offensive rebounds a game. From a defensive excitement of heading to Nationals category where they placed second Due to injury and a lot of fresh category. perspective, Bishops averages 10.9 for the first time since 1994. to Manitoba with a .372% rating. faces, the Clan had a slow start to the Although the team suffered a total of steals a game and 1.2 blocks per year. However, CIS Champion coach seven loses throughout the regular game. Regina Cougars Langford has fine-tuned the team into season, only two of those defeats University of Ottawa Second-year guard Anouk BY CHRIS JASTER he powerhouse "giant-killers" that were on their home court. Gee Gees Boulanger leads the offensive charge Sports Editor, The Carillon they have been dubbed. for the Gaiters averaging 12.4 points The captain, Langford, has been BY MELANIE HO per game with rookie forward Emilie ith an 18-2 regular season having a great season in her guard The Fulcrum Crofton averaging 10.7 on top of record, an undefeated position as she leads the team in scor- Wilfred Laurier Boulanger. Crofton also finished Whome record, and winning ing. Kelsie Thu, who has had more Golden Hawks he CIS womens basketball fourth in Quebec in terms of field the Canada West Championship, opportunities to play and has really national championships are goal shooting percentage as she there is little doubt that the been able to shine in her place as guard, BY BERNARD DAWSON Tan entirely new concept for made 46.9 percent of her shots. University of Regina Cougars are a but due to the injuries, places second in The Cord Weekly the University of Ottawa The Gaiters head into Winnipeg heavy favorite to win the CIS cham- scoring. Langford really has the ability Gee-Gees. After defeating the as the number five seed and hope to pionship. to spot the holes and pass the ball hen the hawks are on their Laurentian 68-55 in the OUA East prove that they deserve to on the The Cougars led the Canada West around. As a result of her leadership, game, they can beat any- championship game, the Gees national stage and get the recogni- in scoring with averaging 68.8 points the Clan have a great passing game. Wone in the OUA but when earned their first berth to nationals. tion they want. march 11, 2004 page 19

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CIS PREVIEW From Dawn Till Dusk, They ‘Eat, Breath, and Sleep’ Basketball A look at how the Wesmen are preparing, both on and off the court for the CIS championships

BY BRAD PENNINGTON his year has been yet another successful one for the Wesmen Women’s TBasketball team. After finishing with a Q & A With Coach Mckay regular season record with thirteen wins and seven losses, the team ended the regular season Q: How is this year, if at all, different from Both Stefanie and Lindsay have earned court will stay in the hotel and will have meals in as one of the top ranked teams in the Canada others, and have you altered your time. They have showed as rookies they can the restaurant just like we were in another West division, and earned recognition as one of approach to the CIS any differently than help our team and compete at this level. city for the Championships. the most talented teams in the country. in other years? They will get their opportunities. “This year has been good, but we have A: This year has been good, but we have The CanWest is undoubtedly a competi- Q: Are you feeling any pressure this year been up and down in our play,” said coach been up and down in our play. We have a tive league, and all the teams participating to get gold after having won bronze and Tanya Mckay in commenting on this season. veteran team and you would assume they are extremely strong. Comment on the oppo- silver in the last two years? would play hard day in and day out sition, and the strengths that they possess. A: When we lost in the final last year, the Regina is the favoured team to win. first thing I thought about was getting back “Is there Q: How has your team evolved in the last They are number one in the country and are to the final and taking another stab at win- three years and do you feel your players coming off of winning the Canada West. I ning it. When it was over, the reasons for are in their prime/peak right now? think any of the four teams (Regina, UBC, losing have never left my mind… and I pressure? Sure, A: We have trained hard this yea and the past SFU or Wpg) can win this thing. The team hope I can use the knowledge and experi- three years building into this have been good. that wins will be the team that plays hard, is enced that I gained from making it to the As a coach, you hope all the work you have not afraid to make mistakes and rises to the final, to help us get back there and win it. but that’s my put out will pay off in Nationals. challenge. Q: What exactly has been the criteria of job-I love it!” Q: Comment on how hosting the CIS has practises both this week, and last, and Q: In regards to #2 how do you feel about both advantages, and disadvantages. how much time has been spent on physi- the evolution of Sally Kaznica, Heather A: There are advantages and disadvantages. cal and game fundamentals verses emo- - Tanya Mckay Thompson, and Joanne Wells, would you Playing at home is hopefully the biggest tional and psychological conditioning? say that they are in their prime? advantage. We are treating this week of the A: The past few practices, and the ones As the CIS makes its way towards the A: There have been times individuals have Championships like we are on the road and leading into the National Championships, Duckworth center on March 12 – 14, the played well and there has been times they we are doing our best to simulate a road trip we have tried and will continue to try to Wesmen will be playing in front of a home- haven’t. Nationals will be a time they all to keep them as focused as we can. The kids turn our weaknesses into strengths. town crowd, which is something that Mckay bring their ‘A’ game. views as an opportunity to take advantage of. “Playing at home is hopefully the biggest Q: You have always had a veteran struc- advantage, we are treating week of the champi- ture to you team, and although that was onship like we are on the road,” she said.. the case again this year, there have also Mckay says the team is staying at a hotel been an emergence of rookies. Both in order to simulate a road trip for the purpose Stefanie Timmersman and Lindsey de of to keeping the team as focused as possible. Leeuw have had strong seasons. Will they The team will eats their meals at the hotel just play the same role in the CIS, that they like they would be doing if they were on the played during the regular season, or will road in another city. And although the pres- the court be solely devoted to the veter- sures of playing in front of a home crowd in a ans? tournament where bronze and silver have been the colors of the past two years, Mckay uses A: Playing time is based on performance. Player of the Week the pressure from expectations as fuel for her fire. “Is there pressure? Sure, but that’s is my and of course, the University of Winnipeg job-I love it!,” she said. Wesmen. U of W from the Canwest who all Mckay and her team plan to draw on the have the skill to take this and that is why they knowledge and experience they have gained are playing in the national tournament this from making the finals in the last two years, year. and plan to make it back to the final and grab “The team that wins will be the team that the gold. This year’s championship will fea- plays hard, and is not afraid to make mistakes ture the Regina Cougars, Simon Fraser Clan, and rises to the challenge”(Coach Tanya University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, Mckay).

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CIS PREVIEW Preparing For The Big Hurrah onships),” said assistant head coach Timmersman, who, has just earned her Women on a Jamie Hickson during a break at last stripes as a graduated rookie after com- mission. From Wednesday’s practice. “We’ve gone pleting her first year in University ball, left to right: 2nd back to reviewing fundamentals and but she will now recede to unfamiliar year Uzo Asagwara, 5th critiquing what we do well by looking territory considering this will be her year Sally at our offenses and defenses, and basi- first ever taste of university playoff Kaznica, and cally just reviewing everything.” competition and along with that, her rookie Stefanie Hickson says the team is working first CIS Championship appearance. Timmersman on fine tuning every aspect of their She says that although her excitement game, but special attention has been is fervent, the butterflies will likely made to improving on-court communi- make their presence felt come game cation between the offence and time. defence which is something that may “I’m really excited, but I’m some- be attributable to the teams’ slow starts what nervous,” she said. “But we have that plauged them for a good part of the a strong veteran team that will help me season. out.” “We’re working on even the small Another key story surrounds last things that can make a big difference in years all-star rookie Uzo Asagwara, a game, like communication. We’ve who will be making her second CIS got to trust ourselves and just keep appearance in only her second year of things as simple as possible,” she said. university basketball. She says it’s a But despite the integrity of the one of a kind event where experience teams next game in which their season is vital, and it is something that she will will be on the line due to the elimina- utilize from her experiences from last tion format of the tournament, the team year. has taken a relaxed, controlled “I think that because I was there approach in preparation towards what last year, it will be easier for me to deal they consider to be the key to success. with the pressure of the situation,” she “We’re treating it like any other said. “Every team that makes it to the tournament, and we’re talking about it nationals plays different in the champi- like any other tournament,” said onship then they have all season, so a Hickman. “We’re going to play the team that has ranked eighth can knock same people and use the same philoso- out a higher ranked team.” phy that we’ve been using all year The experience of playing in a long.” two-day tournament format also One of those ‘same people’ is fifth allows on court competition to exceed year veteran Sally Kaznica who is one past the court itself and make its pres- of two fifth year players on the team, ence felt when players pass by one the other being Heather Thompson, but another in any venue besides the court. Kaznica also leads the team in CIS “It’s really intense,” said Kaznica appearances with this being her third. in explaining to what it’s like when And aside from her veteran status, she players from the opposition are seen Wednesday; two hours of drills, run- in some ways it was actually nothing also holds one of the most important off of the court. “You see the other LEIGHTON ning laps, working on offense, working like any other practice; it was one of positions on the court- the point guard. players in the hotel, and they’re star- KLASSEN on defense, yelling, laughing, clapping the last practices before the most “There’s a lot of pressure on me ring you down, and you’re starring Sports Editor in rhythm to the order of speed orient- acclaimed event in university sport, the because I’m the point guard, and hav- them down. During these champi- ed shooting drills, and receiving the CIS national championships. ing been there (CIS Championships) onships, you don’t even say hello.” t was just like usual post practice speech by the “There has been emotional prepa- for the third time, I’ve seen it and done The Wesmen will continue to hold any other prac- coaches. ration for it all year long, and we pret- it, so there’s going to be younger kids their regular practice schedule this Itice for the And although it may seem like it’s ty much knew that it was going to looking for advice,” she said. week. Their first game is on Friday vs women’s basketball team this past ‘business as usual, the irony of it is that come down to this (the champi- Enter the ‘young kid’- Stefanie University of Bishop at 6:00 p.m. Club Sports: An GAME SCHEDULE Friday, March 12 1:00 pm Simon Fraser vs. UCCB 3:00 pm UBC vs. Ottawa Athletics Alternative! 6:00 pm Bishop's vs. Winnipeg 8:00 pm Regina vs. Wilfrid Lauier Wesmen Athletics, they still operate ball and basketball teams have since BY CHRIS GREENAWAY the same way they did when they won more GPAC and CIAU/CIS Saturday, March 13 he University of Winnipeg is were a part of the UWSA and are still championships then they had in their 1:00 pm Consolation Semi-Final #1 at heart, a club sports team. The entire history prior to the cuts in the primarily a two-sport school 3:00 pm Consolation Semi-Final #2 that offers both Basketball and Snowboarder’s Association is also early 1980’s. While the decision may T 5:00 pm Semi-Final #1 Volleyball programs through the still going strong on campus as well. not have been a popular one at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) They even have a snazzy office in the time, it has certainly produced results 7:00 pm Semi-Final #2 program. It’s all based under the Bulman Centre!!! The Inline Hockey in a big way. Sunday, March 12 same roof and on the same courts at team is a ‘Johnny-come-lately,’ hav- However, there doesn’t appear to the Duckbowl. So what if you are ing just been approved by the UWSA be any further expansions that will 10:00 am 5th Place Game either a fan or a player of a sport other only a few weeks ago, but their occur within the Wesmen Athletics 12:00 pm Bronze Medal Game than the ‘big two’? Do you have to go posters can be found all over campus. anytime soon. But if you are an ath- 2:30 pm Gold Medal Game (TSN) to another school to display your (They even had a table on the second lete in another sport, there are alterna- skills? From what has been going on floor next to the escalators earlier this tives to the high profile athletics pro- at the club level at the U of W in week to get the word out!) grams. In fact three other sports have TOURNAMENT SEEDING recent years, the answer is a big NO! In a recent interview with the managed to carve a niche for them- 1. University of Regina In the last 4 years we have seen Winnipeg Sun, University Athletic selves on campus. Setting up a meet- 2. University of British Columbia Director Bill Wedlake stated that the ing with a UWSA representative is a club-sport teams starting to pop up 3. Simon Fraser University thanks to the help of the UWSA. The decision to cut the Wesmen Athletic good way to establish a club or team, Women’s Ice Hockey team, the programs down to the Big Two over but if your interests runs along the 4. University of Winnipeg Snowboarders Association and the 20 years ago was a good move. He lines of intramural action, the 5. Bishop's University Inline Hockey team have all been feels that this has tightened the focus Duckworth offers some of the best 6. University College of Cape Breton established by organizing a student and has made their volleyball and intramural programs in the nation. 7. University of Ottawa group in the UWSA. basketball programs much stronger. Either way, there are some great alter- 8. Wilfrid Laurier University Although the Women’s Ice The record speaks for itself. Both the natives for athletes and fans of sports Hockey team has since moved over to Wesmen men’s and women’s volley- other then the Big Two!