Bandersnatch Alive and Kickin' since 1971 Volume XXXII Issue I News Conflict in the Middle East Hits Home Bandersnatch ally who has, so far agreed with the United States. Sabrina Hamilton However, it seems that the British people Canada has been urging the UN to send recalls 9/11 on Production Manager do not agree with their leader. The Gallop poll that weapons inspectors to Iraq to be sure that the found 61% of Canadians to be supportive of the country is not developing any weapons of mass page 3 methods with which the Bush government has destruction, said Manley. According to vice president Dick Cheney, delt with war on terrorism, also found that only The world would be making a mistake if it the U.S. has just cause to launch a pre-emptive 45% of the British people supported Bush’s tac- failed to support the U.S.- led effort to oust Iraqi strike against Iraq because there has been intelli- tics. A 52 to 42 per cent margin rejected support President Saddam Hussein, former Israeli Prime gence gathered that shows that Saddam Hussein in the U.K. for a land invasion by U.S. forces. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday at a Campus has been taking measures to try and build nu- Similarly, a 59 to 36 per cent spread rejected the press conference. The former Israeli Prime Minis- clear war heads. use of British troops. ter was in town to give a speech to students at President Bush and Prime Minister In an interview on CTV’s Question Pe- Concordia University this past Monday. Chretien have planned to meet at the Detroit- riod, Deputy Prime Minister John Manley reiter- “I think the entire world, and certainly Columns,Columns, Windsor border for a summit, discussing tighter the entire democratic world, should be worried security at the borders due to terrorism, while at about a regime that knows no bounds on the use Columns starting the same time keeping the flow of trade between of force,” said Netanyahu. “To wait until this ty- our two countries the same. President Bush is rant develops nuclear weapons would be a big on page 4 expected to bring up the topic of military action to mistake” be taken against Iraq and President Saddam Former Prime Minister Netanyahu can- Hussein. Prime Minister Chretien has in the past, celled his speech at Concordia University today, stated that he will not take part in such an attack due to the protesters who were standing outside without clear evidence that Saddam Hussein is of the university. The 200 something protesters Arts trying to build any kind of nuclear weapon. crowded into the downtown university building Seemingly, Canadians don’t feel the same where Netanyahu was to make his appearance, way about this issue. According to a Gallup poll, in hopes of the warting his speech. Protesters Canadians support an invasion of Iraq to try and tossed chairs and newspaper boxes at police who Your poems and a end the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein by a 52 ated the position of the Prime Minister. Manley tried to evacuate the building. The police had to drawing on page 7 to 43 per cent margin. Canada gave the highest said Canada was not willing to become involved resort to using pepper spray and tear gas. At level of support to the Americans out of the four in the U.S. led strike against Iraq because there least one protester was arrested, while others allies polled. The Gallup poll suggests the major- was not sufficient enough evidence that Iraq was smashed windows in an attempt to enter the build- ity of Canadians wouldn’t mind if Prime Minister developing nuclear weapons. ing. Chretien starts to see things the way President “As for going in and changing the re- The protesters accused Netanyahu of Bush does. gime, as opposed to going in and ensuring that being a terrorist himself and said that he has no Entertainment British Prime Minister Tony Blair has given there are no weapons of mass destruction, we right to a pulpit from which to voice what they President Bush his full support and plans to par- haven’t signed on to that,” Manley said during call his anti-Palestinian views. ticipate in the attack on Iraq. Britain is the only the interview. CD Reviews, Concert Listings starting on New Non-Smoking Section in Oval page 8 She also explains that she dislikes the new may be fined $500. Gowdey explains that if Andrew Coté regulations and would have preferred to stay this is the case, the College may simply shut Editor-in-Chief with tradition by keeping the oval all smok- down the oval then designate it as an en- ing. There is always a risk of a new inspec- tirely non-smoking area. After three decades as being known tion, and inspectors are usually dressed as Throughout Abbott’s history, the as John Abbott’s smoker haven, the Quebec oval has always been known to students as Sports Government recently decided to impose a limit a smoker’s lounge and for it’s unique atmos- on the number of smokers in the coffee shop. phere, and any new regulations isin’t likely According to Jill Gowdey, coordinator of Stu- to prevent smokers from flocking there and Canadiens News dent Activities, the oval received a visit from even less likely to attract new non-smokers an undercover health inspector last semes- to that area. Here’s what a few ovalites have and an interview ter and noticed that the oval, which is offi- had to say about these new rules: cially designated as a coffee shop and not a “I don’t really mind, it won’t change on page 11 smoking lounge, did not have a non-smok- anything.”- Emily Sliz ing section. As a result, the oval must now “I think it’s a good thing.”- Matt only have 40 percent of their seating space Barrifield reserved for smokers, the rest is now desig- “It’s bullshit, non-smokers never come nated as a non-smoking section and appro- students and do not act on the spot; they down here, it’s just a smoker spot.” - Frank priate signage has been installed. investigate whether the area is in compliance Bouchard So far, students have been complying or not and write a report, which is then mailed “It’s the only spot on campus, the oval with the new regulations, although the cof- to the college. If a student is caught smok- will always have the same amount of fee house manager, Heather Wilson admits ing in the non-smoking section, he or she smoke.”- Michael Procyshyn September 11th,that she has 2002received a few verbal complaints. may be fined upwards of $100 and the school 1 BANDERSNATCH John Abbott College On The Side with your Editor-in-Chief Andrew Coté P.O. Box 2000 St. Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3L9 "John Abbott Survival Guide" Tel: (514) 457-6610 Ext 5389 Greetings! they're still keen on skipping class. The an- has to offer. Fax:(514) 457-6091 Well for starters, I'd like to introduce swer will undoubtedly be no. Personally, I Stuff to do: So you're new at Abbott E-Mail: [email protected] myself; I'm the new Editor-in-Chief here at was on probation last winter and spent the and looking for things to do during your Office: H - 041 Bandersnatch. Since a lot of you out there entire semester as a nervous wreck. Believe never-ending breaks? Well you have the are new students, I'd like to offer some words me, do not put yourself through that, it's just brand-new student area in Stewart Hall to of wisdom to both the new and returning not worth it. hang out with your friends and there's al- students. This is my third year here at this Teachers: Here at John Abbott, we're ways the much box and the caf for some Editor-in-Chief school, so I'd like to think I have gained a bit lucky to have many great teachers, but we food. If you're feeling a little adventurous Andrew Coté of knowledge in the world of John Abbott also have our fair share of well, not so good and want to venture off-campus, there are College. ones. I've heard the excuse from many peo- a few good places in Ste-Anne's to pass News Editor First of all, if you're just coming out of ple saying: "It's never the teacher's fault, the time. You have cafe Twigs, a nice little Open high school, one of the first things you'll maybe if you paid more attention, blah blah coffee shop with great food and a good notice about CEGEP life is that no one really blah". As students, we know this just isn't atmosphere. It's right in front of Annies Campus Life Editor forces you to go to class. Take that notion true and sometimes, the teacher may simply on Ste-Anne Street. If you don't know Open with a grain of salt. If you can avoid skip- just suck at doing their job. This is espe- where that is, you will surely know it well ping class, do it. Like all other things, if you cially true when you have a situation where by the time you graduate. You also have a Arts Editor have better things to do than to go to *this the whole class is against a certain teacher McDonald's and a Subway in the same area Open class* and decide not to go, make sure you and the students find themselves powerless if fast food is on your mind. have at least three VALID reasons to skip to do anything because that's just the way There are also a lot of clubs here on Entertainment Editor class. The "I don't feel like it" excuse is not a the teacher is. I'd love to give a list of teach- campus like the Gamers club, the Chinese Shawn Robertson valid one, be a little more creative with ex- ers to avoid, but I don't think that would go club, and even us at Bandersnatch. If you cuses such as "The teacher sucks", "It's over too well with the staff and it's too early have any interest in journalism, feel like Sports Editor French class", or "I'd rather play Counter- in the semester to be getting hate mail. If have an article published, or you just want Robert Menzies Strike". By doing this, you'll at least have you do want to make sure you're getting the to meet some new people, drop by our of- the feeling that you missing out on your edu- best possible teachers here, make sure to fice anytime at H-041, we always have some- Production Managers cation is justified, well at least a little bit. check out the "Unofficial John Abbott thing interesting going on and as you can Sabrina Hamilton & Now that this is all said and done, the school Teacher Guide" on the internet at http:// see on the left side of the page, we have a Karen Gelsthorpe administration isn't exactly stupid. They jacguide.mine.nu. On the other hand, if lot of empty positions that need to be filled have a very well developed policy on stu- you've happened to register for a class with so we definately could use some help! Advertising Manager dent success, which is quite effective called either Bob DeJean, Faye Trecartin or Larry I hope you all have a great semester, Open academic probation. Ask anyone who's been Fagen this semester, you're in for a treat, and wish you the best of luck. on it before, including myself, and see if these teachers are some of best this school Office Manager Jason Doan

Archive Editor Kathleen Stanhope News Editor's Note

Webmaster Brian Vrouvas with the ever adorable temporary News Editor Amanda Hoogland On September 9th 2002 Benjamin our differences; they are what make us would have been interesting to hear Netanyahu, the former Israeli Prime unique, and original. Everyone feels, what he had to say. If you don’t believe Minister was scheduled to speak to the and reacts differently, but when we are in what Netanyahu stands for then there students of Concordia University stu- hit don’t we all feel pain. We are all are many other ways to express your self dents. The speech was cancelled due neighbors, and share the same lawn. We than rioting. Writing an editorial or call- to rioting. Netanyahu was going to all drink the same water, enjoy the com- ing a local radio station or how about a speak about the situation in the Middle pany of a good friend, and need to cry peace walk? East. The university had hesitations Five protesters broke into about letting Netanyahu speak because Concordia by breaking a window. of security concerns. The original plan What was the point of breaking uni- of action was to have the event at the versity property because of not downtown campus, in an auditorium Seeing Eye to eye? When certain Bandersnatch is the student-run Alterna- that could hold approximately five hun- protesters choose to be violent and tive Press at John Abbott College. It is published dred people. The executive director of destroy public and private prop- every two weeks and is partially funded by the communications, Dennis Murphy esti- Student Activities Commitee and by advertising erty it ruins the protest for the solicited members.Submissions are welcome in tra- mated that the arena at the Loyala cam- peaceful protesters. There are pro- ditionally either English or French and become pus would hold a lot more people, ap- testers that want to protest peace- property of the newspaper. Submissions must be proximately 2000 people. Hillel opposed fully. Sit-ins, and peace walks are on an IBM compatible diskette along with a this suggestion because they wanted both forms of peaceful protest. printed hard copy and MUST be in Text Format more publicity for the event and felt that To some it all up I believe (*.TXT) or RichText Format (*.RTF). All sub- if it was in Montreal West it would deny that it is a real shame that missions must include the full name and telephone access to some students. Netanyahu didn’t speak. Everyone number of the contributor, as well as the e-mail The riots had begun because of should have the right to express address if applicable. The staff reserves the right a conflict between some Jewish and to reject or edit any submissions for length, legal- their opinion, and there were obvi- ity, or clarity. Letters to Bandersnatch should be a Muslim students. There was a lot of ously people that wanted to listen maximum of 500 words but may see print none- political tension, because the United to what he had to say or there theless if they are longer but worthwhile. Neither Nations accused Netanyahu of war spelling nor grammar will be corrected on letters crimes. every now and then. to the editors, it is the responsibility of the con- Can’t we all just get along? We We shouldn’t be expected to be- tributor to correct them. should all look at the similarities of each lieve in everything everyone says, but Submissions and letters should be dropped other instead of our differences. Don’t everyone should have the right to state off at the Bandersnatch office, located in the base- we all need to eat, to breath, and to be his or her opinion. That is why I believe ment of Herzberg, H-041 (across from the Hall- loved. We shouldn’t fight because of way entrance of the oval) that Netanyahu should have spoken. It Board Of Governors Election 9/11 Remembered semester in C.A.L.L. (though her third se- Robert Menzies mester in the school), and the winner was Sports Editor Jennifer Mead, a third semester student in ered in a near by hospital recovering Natural Sciences. Jose Martin from amnesia. Another miracle from this Yesterday, September 10th, was the Jennifer seems quite pleased at her Staff Writer tragedy is the story of a woman who election for the student representative for victory, though she was very calm and re- feared that she had lost her son, a street the John Abbott College Board of Gover- laxed when I spoke to her. She’s never been vendor at the World Trade Center, who It was a year ago that the world nors. The student elected to the position was on the board of governors before, but that’s was recently discovered in a nearby witnessed the horrors of the World Jennifer Mead, a third semester Natural Sci- not deterring her. She says she’s been on mental institution. Trade Center. Still today we remember ences student. It took place outside of the committees before, such as student commit- The war in Afghanistan has also those who perished in the terrorist at- Casgrain theatre, from 10 AM to 4 PM. All tees in high school, but nothing exactly like left a mark on Canadian relation with the tack and those that had survived. This students in a pre-university program were this. “I’m always up to a challenge”, she United States. Last year our men were is a day that will be embedded in our eligible to vote. smiles. ask to help the American’s with their war memories forever. Earlier last year, six The function of the Board of Gover- She ran for pre-university representa- on terrorism, which turned out to be a months after the incident, nors is to authorize or defeat changes made tive, she says, because she wanted to make disaster. In an unfor- the wives of the deceased to school policies, such as costs paid by the a difference at John Abbott. She has no real tunate accident came together for a picture students, the details concerning academic problems with the school as it is right now, American bomber which was run in maga- probation or the honour roll, and basically but she wished to be there and be heard when Plane dropped a zines worldwide with their anything else that would have to do with the decisions that will determine the future bomb on four Cana- new born babies in hand. the students represented by the winner of of the students do come around. She says dian soldiers killing During the summer the the election. she wants to improve the atmosphere with them. people of New York were The Board of Governors is the high- the first-semester students specifically in Airports deciding what to do with est board in the school on which a student mind. around the world on the site that haunted so can sit, and there are traditionally two stu- Karen Gelsthorpe isn’t too disap- September 11 were many. There were talks of dents elected to sit on it every year: one from pointed about the decision of the voting stu- closed down due to either turning the site into the technology programs and one from dents. When asked if she was upset that the threats of terror- a shopping mall or build- three-university programs. There was only she didn’t win the election, she replied, “No, ist’s attacks on this ing a memorial. For many one election yesterday: for pre-university I’m happy for Jennifer. I feel that she could tragic day in our his- people September 11 was programs. There was no need to hold an elec- do as good a job as I could”. tory, but re-opened at a day of tears and missing tion to determine who would be the And how does Jennifer feel about the the end of the day. family members. Throughout the area, representitive of the technology programs, other students in the race? I asked her if she I’d like to leave the readers with people were looking for their loved as there was only one candidate running: had any words for the other two candidates, this one thought: where were you on ones. Even after the construction crew Melanie Muise. The three candidates run- and she replied, “Yes, great job. You did a this faithful day when you first heard had cleared out the debris there were ning for the pre-university seat were great job, and you were great competition. the news of the World Trade Center? still some members missing. Bernardo Alvarenga, in his final semester in You should keep going, try for other posi- The reader can send there reply to Recently it was reported that one Liberal Arts, Karen Gelsthorpe, in her first tions. You have great potential.” [email protected]. of the son’s of a fireman was discov-

What's Going On There are many activities at the Morgan Arboretum this fall, here they are: SUJAC UPDATE There is a bird branding activity with a morning of bird watching with Dr Roger Titman, ornithologist, Saturday September son to contact. Rest assured that all con- 14th. He will be giving a guided tour around After a long and well-deserved summer Dan’s right hand team member this versations are always kept confidential. the Macdonald campus Saturday morning break, John Abbott is back in full swing year is Vice-President Internal, Natalie This year’s finances will be managed with bird watching, identifying and band- for another year. Since students are back Gibb. Nat’s duties include handling non- by Vice-President Finance, Harry Williams. ing. to the books, SUJAC~~the Student Un- academic grievances, serving as the As Chairman of the Student Activities The Royal Astronomical Society of ion of John Abbott College (for those Chairperson of the Clubs Committee and Committee (SAC), Harry oversees fund- Canada will be putting on an Astronomy with difficulty when it comes to managing the SUJAC office. If you are ing allocations to various clubs and stu- night for the entire family. The evening of acronyms)~~is back to protect the rights dent organizations, services, events, the activity will be on Friday September 13th of individual students as well as to look sports teams as well as other student ac- at 8pm. The introduction of the evening is at out for the interests of the entire student tivities. the conservation center and is presented by body. Lastly, serving as SUJAC’s repre- Andrew Fazckas. There will be telescopes So as to accomplish this, SUJAC is sentative for all matters outside of the for observing double stars, planetary nebu- composed of an Executive, who are al- College is Vice-President External, Chris lae, star galaxy and others ways willing and ready for a chat in the Schwartz. Chris is SUJAC’s representa- Also on September 13th there will be SUJAC office, located for your conven- tive to the Coalition of Anglophone Butterflies at Night, starting at 8:45. The but- ience in Penfield 101. This year, a fantas- CEGEPs (COAC), while he also deals with terflies will be attracted by sugary bait for tic, dynamic and enthusiastic team of in- issues involving other off-campus mat- everyone to see. dividuals has been put together to work for you. ters, such as public transit to the College. There will be an Oktoberfest Sunday, interested in joining a club, or starting a Firstly, there is this year’s SUJAC Need more information on how a govern- October 6th and should be fun for all! new one, drop in to P-101 and pay President, Dan Ferguson. Dan’s specific ment policy will affect you as a student? On October 13th at 2pm there will be a Natalie a visit. She’ll be glad to help you. roles include overseeing overall opera- Chris is the man to see. naturalist guided tour of the Morgan Arbo- Handling all things academic this tions of the Student Union as well as serv- Throughout the year, check retum reservations are required. year is Vice-President Academic, Melanie ing as SUJAC’s liaison with the various Bandersnatch regularly for the SUJAC UP- Lastly there will be a Halloween Night Muise. If you ever require a grade re- members of the College community, such DATE to see what your Student Union is on October 26th at 7pm. view, wish to file a grievance or simply as the administration and faculty, as well doing for you, or better yet, swing by For more information on these events, need a mediator to help resolve a prob- as acting as spokesperson for the stu- Penfield 101 and ask for yourself! contact the arboretum at 398-7811. lem with a teacher, Melanie is your per- dent population.

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Temporary Editor Karen Gelsthorpe Karen's Guide to Succeeding in College

cation you will do equally as well if not lounge your here for CLASS.. The idiot-proof way to not be Karen Gelsthorpe better. Now down to business, a year Valuable college lesson number drunk or hung over in class is not to Temporary Campus Editor/ here at Abbott teaches you many valuble two; procrastination is your enemy. Do drink on school nights or in the morn- Production Manager lessons, and I will now share the vast not give in to the "it's not do until next ing before class. The agony caused by wealth of knowl- week" and "i'll do it after the hangovers is not something you want edge that I acquired. Simpsons"'s these words are very dan- to experiace at school or any other time. Summer was long and plentiful but If there is one thing gerous. The art of time management is Always be well rested for class now I'm back here at good old John you need to remem- one that every student should learn time. sleeping through class is no more Abbott. If you are a returning student ber, the most impor- and procrastination leads to half-assed productive than not going. While nap- welcome back, and if you are a first year tant thing you need work and not studying or all-nighters ping is nice don't waste your or the student I hope all of you have a won- to know; AVOID and none of the above work out well teachers time. Sleep before coming or derful first semester. For all you first skipping at all for the student in all of us. in between lasses. semester students that are reading this, costs. The less On to lesson number three; do Use your breaks wisely. If you life at college is rather different than life classes you go to the less you learn and ALL your work. People I cannot stress have other things to do after school at highschool. The biggest of these learning is why you are here. Seriously this one enough. All of your work than take that three hour break to start changes is that you have to take skipping classes is a BAD habbit. Much means every little last piece, including that english paper you just have to get intiative in your own schooling. Nobody like caffeine or cigarettes skipping is but not limited to worksheets, study done. is here to hold your hand, force you to addictive well I missed (insert class questions and reading assignments. When you've mastered the art of work or call your mommy. This is both name here) last week and I didn't really This means all those boring pages of time management join a club. School life good and bad when you first arrive here. miss much. More and more you'll find stuff you think you already know is a big part of being a college student Your success now lies in your hands so yourself saying this. My advice is don't should be read no matter how agoniz- and John Abbott has a great variety of be smart about it. The work is more dif- start at all. You are here to go to class. ing or painful try to do it anyways. clubs. ficult but with enough work and dedi- NOT sit in the much box or student Spiderman at Abbott Bandersnatch Wants You... Campus Life Editor: Is responsible for “They love it,” said Natasha Gargiulo, the editing the campus life section, collecting Wendy Smith Promotions Coordinator for Mix 96, known to Andrew Coté articles and assigning writers to inform stu- Contributor listeners as Miss Daisy. “We always get emails Editor-in-Chief dents about things going around John from students wondering when we’re going to Abbott and to edit and run opinion-related go to their school, or why we haven’t been to pieces. As dusk fell over John Abbott College on their school yet.” Mix 96’s main demographic is September fourth, an enthusiastic crowd gath- teenagers, so both sides benefited from the event: On October 1st, Bandersnatch will be Arts Editor: Is responsible for editing ered on the Hertzberg Oval for the sixth annual the teens got what they wanted, and the station holding partial elections for all the remain- the arts section, gathering poems, short sto- showing of “Mix 96 Movies in the Park.” De- had the opportunity to be with its listeners and ing positions on our staff. Elections will be ries and collecting artwork. They are also in spite the ominous storm clouds hovering over- gain public exposure. The event was good for held at 5:30 in H-033A. If you are interested charge of assigning reporters to cover vari- head and the less-than-balmy weather, the event the college as well; Mix 96 provided all of the in learning how to run a newspaper and to ous arts shows and theatrical works. received a solid turnout, around the expected giveaways and John Abbott received a week’s be a key decision-maker, this will be your number of 1500 to 2000 peo- worth of advertising on the station. chance. There will be a nomination period Advertisement Manger: Is responsi- ple, most of whom were col- on the 17th of September where you can ble for finding possible advertisers. He or lege students. All were eager This year, the movie was the announce your intention to run, but we will she must also take care of the billing proc- to scarf down the free food, blockbuster hit Spider-Man. “We also accept last minute nominations on the ess and to make sure they are bringing in participate in the karaoke ac- always save the best film for 1st of October. Here’s a rundown of the open enough money. A 15% commission is given tivities, and of course, take in Abbott,” Gargiulo claimed. Besides positions: to the Ads Manager for each ad he or she the free movie. being a box office smash, the movie brings in. possessed enough crowd-pleasing Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Helps out “It’s a great activity,” ex- potential to appeal to all those who the Editor-in-Chief in whatever task he or Photographics Coordinator: Is respon- plained John Abbott’s Stu- attended. she cannot do, due to time constraints or sible for orchestrating the taking of photos dent Activities Coordinator Bill capacity to do so. Makes decisions in con- relating to the articles in Bandersnatch. Mahon. “The number one pastime for students The film wasn’t the only at- junction with the news editor and produc- is going to the movies, so the opportunity to see traction, however. Free hot dogs, drinks, and ice tion manger whenever the editor-in-chief is Games Page Editor: Is responsible for a free movie, outdoors facing the lake, really ap- cream were also on hand for everyone, courtesy unable to do so. gathering various games such as crossword peals to them.” of Mix 96’s sponsors. There was also a draw for puzzles or mind games and laying them out a cell phone and a couch. The lucky winner and News Editor: Is responsible for edit- on a page for each issue. This is not an offi- Mix 96 has been doing “Movies in the his friends were entitled to the best seat in the ing the news section, collecting articles and cial executive position but if you are inter- Park” for a decade now, and Abbott has been house; they reclined on their prize while watch- assigning writers to gather news-related sto- ested in running one of the larger sections it host to the event for the past six years. Although ing Spider-Man. A karaoke demonstration fol- ries for their section. Is second to the edi- is fantastic training and gives you creden- Mix 96 brings the show to many Montreal mu- lowed; students who were brave enough to par- tor-in-chief and is responsible for making tials within the paper. nicipalities, it has always been most popular ticipate all received free t-shirts before the movie decisions in conjunction with the assistant among the college crowd, with Abbott boasting began. editor-in-chief and the production manager. the largest showing of all. “Mix 96 Movies in the Park” wraps up John Abbott’s week of orientation activities.

4 Bandersnatch Random Rantings... In The

Seve Savoie Tervel now, just to clarify) He asked me to put it You know those really funny T- Agora... in the newspaper, I agreed, and here I am. Staff Writer shirts with quotes on them like “Down Wednesday the 11th will be Now that that’s out of the way, let’s be- with Homework” or “I liked N’Sync when Abbotts rememberance ceremonies for gin, shall we? they were underground”? Those shirts the trajedies of last year. Back to school, well, school has of- are really funny on guys, but on girls, it Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to ficially started now and we can all go back causes a lot of problems. You see, if a girl Thursday will be id card photos the first ever instalment of Random to learning! Now lets all have a collective is wearing a shirt with some sort of quote Rantings. My name is Seve, also know as groan to show on it, I’m going to try and see what is says, Friday the film "The panic Room" the Scanner Monkey, the origins of which how happy we but to them it looks like I’m looking at staring Jodie Foster will be showing will be explained some other time. Before are. Well, I’m their ... well, you know. I saw this girl wear- I jump right into my random thoughts, let just glad I’m ing a shirt that said, “I’m up here” with an Next week: me explain how this column came to be. back at Abbott, arrow pointing up, well, it took me a few Over the summer, I had a full time this school is seconds to actually be able to read what Monday there will be a blood job, or at least, I was being paid for a full great, well, most it said, and then I realized what I was do- drive. All students over the age of 18 time job, but I never did that much work. of it. What’s the ing and got so embarrassed that I couldn’t are eligible to give blood. Since it was a very laid-back work envi- freaking deal even look the girl in her eyes, which didn’t ronment and I never had that much work with the help me. It’s almost teasing us, sinceguys The book sale will also happen to do, I decided to write some sort of rant- newstudent lounge out in Stewart Hall? already have a tough time not looking that week, and there will be over 8 mil- ing about my job and the people whom I Are they trying to make our lives as stu- without girls putting humorous jokes on lion books at salesprices available to the work with. I put it on the Internet for my dents harder?Whose idea was it to put a their chest. students. friends to see and to my surprise, every- huge wall in the direct path of hundreds Well, I’ve hit my 500 word limit for one who read it, all three of them, loved it. of hungry college students? Hey, here’s this week, tune in next time, and don’t for- Friday the movie "Insomnia" star- So I continued to write about other things, an idea! Lets build a wall right in the mid- get to E-mail me your thoughts and ques- ring Robin Williams will be showing at and my ranting became more and more dle of Highway 20, because the traffic’s tions at [email protected], I will an- 11 and 1pm popular. One of the people who read my not bad enough already. What’s next, are swer them and maybe, if I get enough of ranting was Andrew, the new Editor-in- they going to build a moat around the them, have one week devoted to answer- Chief of the Bandersnatch (If you don’t school and force us to swim from building ing your questions, know what that is, it’s those sheets of to building? (the stupider the better) papers you are holding in your hands right Girls + Funny T-Shirts = Trouble Scanner Monkey out!

Robert Menzies for sports, Shawn Robertson for Entertainment, Sabrina Ham- Righteous Insanity Ed's Note ilton for Arts and Karen Gelsthorpe for cam- Sexcapades Karen Gelsthorpe pus. If however you would like to submit Production-Manager with Alita Tralene an article or two out of the blue here's the rundown of what goes where. Welcome back to another semester of city where there is a chance to get caught. Arts; short stories, poems, photo- bliss and happiness John Abbotters. (In case Why don’t I just talk about public sex? Be- Welcome to a new semester at every- graphs, art work (black and white) and the obvious sarcasm of the previous state- cause it’s not as pretty when there’s a roof one's favorite place, John Abbott. If this is theater or museum/exhibit reviews. ment wasn’t apparent I will state for the over your head. your first semester here or if this is the first Entertainment; cd, concert, movies, tv record that I was being sarcastic). Continu- Let’s get back shall we... I recommend time you've picked up the paper, welcome to show reviews and comics. ing on with the formalities of the first issue an outdoor escapade to all even if not the Bandesnatch. Our official school paper the News; news articles and political opin- (for all you new students out there) I will very outdoorsy type, I’m not and I think it is Bandersnatch (what you are reading right ions introduce myself: I am Alita Tralene, the probably some of the best sex ever. The am- now) is a student run organization. If you Sports; sport highlights, Abbott Bandersnatch sex columnist (you might no- bient light from lampposts and what not cre- are interested in getting involved in a big sports, commentaries and predictions. tice I use parentheses a lot). On with the ates the perfect soft light, flattering, not blind- way the open executive positions are listed Campus; Opinion pieces and Abott show! ing, mysterious, not obscure. The ground is and described on the opposing page. If you related events. But first a slight recap of how it hap- nice and firm (sometimes mattresses just give are interested in becoming an executive but pened... This summer I took some of my own to much for proper leverage, the bounce is are worried about the time commite ment So if you are interested in submitting , advice and tried out a few new things. I must nice though), that is if you’re not at the beach come down to the office to visit or inquire. either e-mail it to [email protected] or say that it did help that my partner is some- and if you are bring a towel because sand in (H-041) There is almost always at least one bring it down to the office on disk or written one I can trust without a doubt (except if it sensitive areas is not pleasant (or so I’m told eager Banderite there to meet you. The com- out (H-041) and leave it for the editor of has to do with showing up on time, but I by one of our contributors). The fact that mitment isn't that hard. choice. (Please label for which section) We digress) and I didn’t feel like I was training you’re still almost fully clothed, for a quick If you are not interested in an execu- look forward to seeing and hearing from another virgin (aka he knows what he’s do- getaway, adds to the allure. tive position but would like to become an you. ing) so I was much more comfortable with a I have strayed so far from the topic it’s active member, the next bander meeting will slightly more daring sexcapade or two. Some disgusting but you have no idea what to- be September the 17th and learn more. Be- things were more fun than others, some so night (the night I am writing this) was like coming a bander member is easy and enti- much fun that it will become a regular thing. and so I don’t care. I’ve rambled, I’ve ranted tles you to a vote with what happens at the This new ingredient to sex is the outdoors and I’ll be better next issue, I promise (sort paper. or “Sex Under the Stars” as I like to call it. of). So just take my advice and do, but re- If you are interested in becoming a col- Some may scoff: “You’ve never done member the tennis courts are my territory... I umnist come down to the bander office (h- it outside?!? I’ve done that millions of am kidding on that last one folks, have a 041) and speak to the editor of that particu- times!” To them I say great, good for you, nice fortnight. lar section. then you know how great it is. Oh, and by Attributed Quote of the Day: “A haiku the way, by outdoors I don’t mean the in English makes as much sense as attempt- backyard or a tent (that’s technically in- ing to hold water in a strainer” Valery Sorokin doors), though some remote forest area does count. I mean somewhere in the ‘burbs or

September 11th, 2002 5 Abortion, A Matter of Choice

state, to monitor the abortions. For ex- lieved that it should become illegal, knowing that she has abandoned the Sabrina Hamilton ample, if a mother decides that she again except in the case of the mother child. I don’t believe that we have the Production Manager wants to have an abortion after carry- who would be risking her life. Those right to impose such thing onto the ing the fetus for months, I don’t think who were against abortions made a mother. If we gave her and the father that she should have the right to abort good point that by aborting an unborn the choice to abort the unwanted child, Recently in my humanities class, that child. By that time the embryo has child we would be killing what or who they would have to live with their own we had a discussion about abortion. developed into a fetus with a beating could have been. Their main point was decisions. The teacher went around the room and heart. At that point, I don’t think that if human life is valuable and if we cher- asked each and every one of us where there would or even should be just ished it, then why would we destroy it If we did make abortions legal and we stood on the issue. The class was cause to abort an unborn child; of before it even had a chance to blossom. set regulations that all people would pretty much split down the middle; half course with the exception if the mother This is true, however, as I had previ- have to follow, I believe that it could of us decided that it was not morally to be was in risk of losing her own life ously stated I don’t think it is right that work. If we keep it legal we can monitor right to abort an unborn child, while the then she should have the choice of a couple can’t make their own decision, it closely while giving people the chance other half of us thought that it was not whether or not to abort. they’ll have to live with their decision to make the decision that they want to up to anyone else but the parents of in the long run. Also if abortions were make. the unwanted fetus to decide whether Right now in Canada there are no made illegal, we would run the chance or not the child should be allowed to abortion laws, meaning anyone can of driving women to find other alterna- I have to admit that the portion of live. have an abortion without penalty. When tives that could cost them there lives. people in my class that were opposed there were laws against abortion, the to abortion, made quite a few good ar- Personally I feel that it should be doctor who performed the procedure A lot of people made the point that guments. However, I’m still a firm be- up to the parents and no one else. I could go to jail for a couple of years. the mother could carry the child to term, liever that every one should have the don’t feel that the state has any right Also the women who had had the abor- deliver the baby, and then give it up for choice, and that the state should re- to tell a couple whether they can or can- tion could go to jail for six months. adoption. In response to that argument serve the right to monitor the proce- not have an abortion. The couple will I like to say that most mothers, even if dures with strict regulations. I also be- have to live with their decision for the Although no one in my class they have an unwanted child have a lieve that every one is entitled to their rest of their lives, leave it up to them. I thought that it was a good idea to im- bond with the child after its birth; this opinion and has the right to disagree do however believe that there should prison people who took part in the abor- bond could be carried on for life and completely. be regulations implemented by the tion process, there were some who be- cause the mother a great deal of pain Righteous Insanity Righteous Insanity Got Root? The Quickness of Time to mean this. However, it doesn’t have to be David Newman illegal for it to be hacking. In fact businesses Contributor will hire hackers to hack their servers with with Kristen Cataldi the goal of finding security flaws. These flaws will then be patched so that malicious It’s 4:00 AM. The basement is lit only And these shall go away into ever- hackers will find it more difficult to damage to the idea that they can trust their surround- by the light of a computer screen shining lasting punishment, but the righteous into the company. ings and don’t have to worry about any of onto the ghostly figure sitting in front of it. life eternal.Matthew 25:46 Script kiddies are people who pretend this “spiritual stuff” (well, not until the next The figure is pounding away rapidly at a What would you do if you knew you to be gifted with computers and will often big disaster, that is). keyboard. The basement is damp and smells had only one more day to live? Would brag about “hacking” someone. The truth But the truth is, no matter how like smoke and old pizza. The hacker has you regret anything? Would you be is, they only know an average amount when close or far your death date is, you downloaded a list of people’s credit card confident enough to put an end to it comes to computers. They will download still cannot escape the reality of there numbers and is almost finished covering his this life without acquiring any “spir- a program that a real hacker has made and actually being a death. I don’t mean tracks. itual insurance” first? In most devas- use it to gain access to or crash someone’s to be morbid, but as humans, we see A hacker is typically a teenage male tating situations, people often find computer. It requires minimal effort and is the reality of death as being so far who is bored. He has resorted to a life of themselves clinging on to the idea lame. One of a script kiddie’s more popular away, so non-existent that it literally computers where he has the power to ma- that there is a God. After the 9/11 at- attacks is the denial of service attack. This does take a massive cataclysmic event nipulate computer systems. This lifestyle tacks, churches, synagogues, and will send a flood of information to the target to wake us up to our spiritual needs. usually consumes him and makes him anti- other religious buildings where be- and cause it to crash. This individual will Today I just want to point out social. ing flooded with people whose lives get a kick out of this but in reality it shows to you that this life is but one grain of The old definition of the word hacker where very suddenly put into perspective. how stupid he or she really is. It’s like splash- sand in the hourglass of all eternity. When comes from the noise made when someone What did they realize that changed their lives ing a bucket of paint onto a canvas instead it’s over, will you be satisfied with the way is typing hastily on a keyboard. It means so abruptly? of taking time to paint something nice. A you have lived, or will you wish you had someone who is exceptionally proficient with They realized that this life is but a brief denial of service attack is barbaric and is too done things a little differently? Will you wish computers. In this case it is a respectful ti- journey through time, and that when it’s over, easy to do. you had paid more attention to that Chris- tle. The old meaning has no relevance to there’s no going back to change the way There are hackers and there are script tian column telling you that Jesus is the only breaking into computer systems. you’ve lived. Those who turn to Christian- kiddies. Hackers will hack into a system be- way to escape eternal damnation, or will you The more recent meaning of the word ity are comforted by the fact that it doesn’t cause they enjoy learning about computer be glad you overlooked my article? hacker is an individual who breaches a com- matter how they have lived their lives before systems. Their curiosity drives them. Script If you have any questions; comments, puter’s security to acquire root (for you non- they accepted Christ, and that, thanks to a Kiddies are stupid and give hackers a bad prayer requests, or anything else, please feel geeks, this means getting full access to the very loving and patient God, they can be name. They want to destroy people’s data free to computer). It is usually associated with the forgiven to make a fresh start. because they can. They are the same types contact me at righteous- illegal and malicious act of breaking and en- The problem with these situations is of people that vandalize other people’s prop- insanity@hotmal/.com tering a computer system without the per- that after all the post disaster commotion erty. Because of this anarchic behavior, a mission of the owner. Ever since Kevin settles down, so does the religious fervor. once respected and admired designation has Mitnick, the media has used the term hacker Things go back to normal and people return been turned into an evil and villain-like label. 6 Bandersnatch Arts with temporary editior Sabrina Hamilton Yup! Sabrina Hamilton Temporary Arts Editor Jessica van Leeuwenkamp Contributor Hello, I’m Sabrina. Right now maybe poetry is, or writing short sto- I’m acting arts editor and I’m here to ries. Here at Bandersnatch we are al- talk to you about the arts section of ways in need of submissions, so if you The thin paper we walk upon Bandersnatch. The arts section is re- have a poem or short (and I mean short) Don't take it away don't ruin the fun served for any kind of story why not help us The place we see may not be creative writing and/or out and send a copy to But it makes us feel free anything to do with the us at our e-mail address The steps we take may not be large arts. For example, if you [email protected] enough like, you could write an or drop by our office at But we barely stumble in the rough article about the Riopelle H-041. The world this is and what it takes exhibition that is cur- If you're not Doesn't always allow all the brakes rently taking place at the the writing type, you Yet we smile with true joys charm Montreal Museum of could always draw or We never meant to do no harm Fine Arts. In the article sketch us a picture of But the world's not perfect so I guess you could critique the anything you’d like. we are exhibit and give your Your submis- Yes unperfection has taken us far opinion on the style of sions are always appre- painting. You would have to include ciated, so if you’re interested, just drop where the exhibit is taking place, the by and talk to us. We hope to see you Melanie Normandeau times and dates of the event, and how around. Have a great semester!! Staff Artist much it will cost to attend the event. If critiquing is not your style,

Midnight Flower Contradictions

Wired Wraven Kathleen Stanhope Contributor Archive Editor

Up and over Down and under The flower of the night opens its petals at the darkest point of the evening New and old Embracing the gentle caresses of the wind over its entire body Hot and cold Swaying from side to side in tender bliss Wet and dry Smiling with a child’s delight at the moon hanging in so close in the evening sky It does not matter No one notices anyway This point in time seems to last an eternity when in reality its only been a moment in time I could leave and never come back, No beauty is comparable to this midnight rose of passion desire and lust They would not notice It is the embodiment of all of nature’s finest qualities into this soft tender delicate flower They are absorbed in their own little worlds

Something however happened in one of those moments of eternity I will leave That grain drop in the hourglass stops before me and a vision appears I will end it all I saw my past present and future, and the past and present resemble each other dull, cold and left all alone The uncertainty The pain The future held many possibilities of joy and warmth The grief This sudden spark of emotion brought on by these hopeful thoughts of the future Cannot be expressed in words alone for no word would do it justice As they live and breath At this point the cold harsh facts of the present came crashing through forcing me to see what is now I have died and suffocated Forgotten and denied And what I see is that I’m in love with a future that may or may not happen I will burden them no more Despite any effort on my part I only have these thoughts and memories of this midnight flower to keep me going With my presence The worst part is I may have lost before I even had a chance to start And that is what I fear the most No one cares I am not going to do this anymore I am tired of being brushed off It is time I set out on my own It is time to leave them behind September 11th, 2002 7 Summer Clearance A Romantic Walk

in the same category as Sonic Youth’s new whole lives but have never been drawn to Stacey Thomas Shawn Robertson album, “Murray Street”. Why? Listening to each other until now. Jamie just wanted to Drunken Porpoise both of these CDs made me realize that they Contributor show him the deepness of their hearts and were both very similar in that I felt I was only the joy and pain of living, but she doesn' t listening to one song throughout their en- want him to fall in love with her but soon, Well the summer's over and it’s time to tire length. All of the tracks on Murray Street "A Walk to Remember" is a romantic everything changes and they go on an in- go back to school. That means that we here make me want to go to sleep which I sup- drama based on the best selling book by credible journey together. at the paper get to go back to work as well. pose might be useful but the Murderdolls Nicolas Sparks. It is a story of two North Straight minded and conservative Being the new entertainment editor that show no merit whatsoever. They seem to Carolina teens, Landon Carter and Jamie Jamie was far from cool as she could ever be. means that I get to write about all sorts of believe that by being “shocking” and “evil” Sullivan. They’re thrown together after She doesn’t seem to care what anyone else interesting issues involving the entertain- they can get by on crappy music. Sorry guys Landon gets into trouble and is forced to thinks of her, only what she thinks of her- ment industry… Or that’s supposed to be but the reason Marilyn Manson succeeded take part in community service. The two main self. Jamie was raised without a mother. Her the case anyway. Instead of doing anything was that on top of being shock rock many of characters consist of a reckless boy named father has been the only parent in her life. really interesting most of the entertainment his songs were actually quite good. Landon Carter and a preacher’s daughter Landon hangs out with the in-crowd, an section this issue is going to be CD reviews Then we have the new Frosh compila- named Jamie Sullivan. aimless, thick headed, reckless boy who goes unfortunately. You see, we here at tion “The Mullet Years”. Do you like old Landon Carter is played by Shane through school based on looks and bold- Bandersnatch received many freebies over eighties rock? Do you own a copy of the West who stars in the hit television show, ness. He has no plans, no future, and no the summer months that we must now re- soundtrack to Top Gun? If so than this al- "Once and Again". Shane West has not confidence in himself. view. This includes myself as well. How- bum is for you. Featuring the likes of been in many movies before, but does a Events throw these two teenagers ever, since I know that these reviews may Whitesnake and the Scorpions, this album wonderful and moving performance in this together and they begin an unexpected jour- not interest many of you I’ve decided to do is a really great buy. I would definitely rec- film. Jamie Sullivan is played by singer ney together that no one will ever forget or all five of my reviews in a single article to ommend it. Unless, of course, you’ve al- Mandy Moore who is making her first film imagine taking without living through it. save time and space. So without further ado ready burned an eighties rock compilation appearance. Moore does a heart warming job Everyone thinks that Landon is a trouble- let’s get down to it. using Kazaa. as Jamie and you are sure to see her on the maker but Jamie knows better. She sees what First up on the list we have Jimmy Finally, we have the new CD by Papa big screen in the future. no one else does in him and wants to make Fallon’s debut comedy album, “The Bath- Roach, “Lovehatetragedy”. Consider this When a prank gone wrong lands a him see it as well. Landon starts to believe in room Wall”. Now, since I know that the qual- as me saving the best for last. If you liked student in the hospital, Landon is assigned what Jamie sees in him and wants to show ity of stand-up material can vary quite re- “She Loves Me Not”, you’re going to enjoy to tutor a young boy on Saturdays and par- everyone that they were wrong to judge him markably depending on sense of humor, lack the rest of this album as well. It’s much more ticipate in the drama club’s Spring play. He's before they get to know him like Jamie did. of sleep, or the amount of liquor or narcotics mellow when compared to some of their ear- in over his head with both things and is Love, happiness, faith, and trust play an im- in your system. For this reason I’m only lier songs, but it still has all of the emotion forced to ask Jamie for help. Landon finds portant part in their lives apart and together going to talk about the musical portion of and energy that they did. It is truly a fine himself falling deeply in love with this seem- forever. the album here. It pretty much sucks. Aside example of a musical group maturing and ingly plain girl who possesses an excitement It’s a film about young but eternal from the opening track “Idiot Boyfriend” cultivating a new sound. It looks like I’m all for life he has never even pictured possible. love that can survive tragedy but last a life- there really wasn’t anything too funny. The out of space so please just bear with me and The movie takes place in the late time. If you like you like romance and maybe other four tracks were pretty weak. I would I’ll have more variety next issue. You can 1950’s during their graduating year at Beau- want to cry a little then this is the movie for still recommend purchasing it for the stand count on it. fort High. Landon is on the A-list at Beau- you. So if would like to see it go out and rent up though. fort High and Jamie isn’t on any list at all. it. Plus you can grab the bestseller by Next up, we have the album, “Be- He has dated a few girls before but he posi- Nicolas Sparks. yond the Valley of the Murderdolls” by the tively thought the last person he would was Murderdolls. I’m going to stick this album Jamie. They have known each other their

to get. "Mosquito Song", by the way, is a self- For The Deaf", and the first single, "No One Stone Age Rock proclaimed hidden track, which is kind of like Knows". ers and formerly of Nirvana. Also appearing me including in this article the statement that I One thing that can be said about the Bob Menzies on the album, though not as regularly, are se- can’t write. It just doesn’t work. Regardless, whole album is that it’s bleak. It’s bleak as all Liberal Artist lect members of Eleven, The Dwarves, it’s one of the best songs on the al- get out. When I listen to it, I feel as though I’m and A Perfect Circle. bum. Dark and haunting, it forgoes the driving along a desert road at night, with no Well, Songs for the Deaf, their traditional electric guitar, drums, and sign of food or civilization as far as my hi- I volunteered to review the new Queens third full-length release, is great. It bass for an acoustic guitar, piano, vio- beams will let me see. Any album that con- of the Stone Age album based almost exclu- sounds like you’d expect an ex-grunge lin, and an accordion. The three worst veys such a detailed mental image gets imme- sively on the good word of some friends. Well, band turned metal band to sound; they songs on the album are conveniently diate points in my book. Another thing that remind me to thank my friends, and not to have the dirty, gritty sound character- lumped together: "Go with the Flow", earns points in my book is a song with a time doubt their good words again. istic of grunge. They aren’t consist- "Gonna Leave You", and "Do It signature of 5/4. Very impressive. Queens of the Stone Age are awe- ently hard; most of their songs are, like "Song Again". While variety can never be said to be Queens of the Stone Age have re- some. Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri are the For the Dead" and "Six Shooter", the latter one of the Queens’ strong points, these three leased two other albums since 1998, a self- two brains behind the brawn of this rock unit, containing more mindless screaming in its 75 are particularly repetitive, not to mention un- titled, and their 2000 release, Rated R. The and are also the two men mostly responsible seconds than most albums I own. None of the imaginative. I have trouble telling them apart, members can also be found in groups such as for Kyuss, an early ’90s stoner rock/grunge songs could really be called soft, except maybe without listening to the lyrics. Everything be- Screaming Trees and Headband, and Homme group from California. The other two members for "Mosquito Song", but that and "Hanging fore and after that, though, is a treat. High- and Oliveri also wrote the soundtrack to the of QOTSA are Mark Lanegan and drummer Tree" get about as close to that end of the lights are the aforementioned "Mosquito 2002 film The Dangerous Lives Of Altar Boys. Dave Grohl. Yes, Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fight- spectrum as the Queens are probably going Song", as well as "God is In The Radio", "Song 8 Bandersnatch New Gillett CD Label Spartan Sparta ment for Lara Fabian and Roch Voisine, as drums, which can really be noted during the Naila Jinnah well as production/record label. “She’s the Bob Menzies chorus of Mye. Jim Ward’s voice, while very Wayne Gretzky of the domain,” said a very distinctive, is probably so because he’s not Contributor Liberal Artist pleased Mr.Giampaolo. a very good singer. His voice cracks when The creation of a disc label and a he yells, when he hits both high and low George Gillett Jr., the majority owner managing company shows that the Gillett En- From the group’s name, you would notes. And probably when he talks, too. of the Montreal Canadiens, has decided to tertainment Group has a desire to help Que- probably expect an aggressive, militaristic Come to think of it, he probably shouldn’t get involved in the entertainment business. bec artists. This direct involvement will con- sound, and you would be right in expecting be singing at all. But good or bad, he cer- In fact, the company, called Gillett Shows tinue the work the entertainment division of that. Sparta, the four- tainly adds a unique Group, is a branch of Gillett Entertainment, the Molson Centre has done for numerous piece from Texas, is sound to the band’s the entity that replaced the entertainment years. “Maybe people don’t realize it, but here with their first music. division of the newly re-named Bell Centre. we’re very aggressive on the production full-length album, The According to Aldo Giampaolo, now front,” insists Mr.Giampaolo. “We were in- Wiretap Scars. In music itself is decent. president of Gillett Shows Group, “The crea- volved in Garou’s tour, in Patrick Huard’s March, they released Some of the songs tion of a CD label fills a hole in our activities. shows and in Quebec Issime; we’re also part- a four-song EP, Aus- are outstanding, We’ve always been producing shows and ners in Romeo et Juliette.” tere, which barely such as the first track, we wanted to enlarge our portfolio. It is im- What kind of artistic orientation will satisfied people wait- “Cut Your Ribbon” portant to be present and to have an impact the new label follow? The answer is still ing to hear what they and “Cataract”. in all sectors: music, management, shows, blurry. Mr. Giampaolo confirms that no one were going to release “Echodyne Har- television.” Mr. Gillett is focused on promot- has been hired yet and than no artists have upon the alternative monic” stands out as ing the growth of the Quebec concert and signed any contracts with the new company. rock music scene. Al- well, but mostly be- entertainment industries by providing the However, he hinted that they’re interested in though it was only four songs long, it gave cause it sounds so very different from eve- necessary expertise as well as a framework international calibre projects. “We want to a taste of what could be expected from the rything else. A soft, slow song that sounds for the development of their full potential. develop artists that can perform in the United band. as though it would be more at home on a Gillett Entertainment Group has States, and even overseas.” Though this is their first release, it Zero 7 album than this one, it seems out of armed themselves with a very experienced The hopes for this new company has been hotly anticipated by fans of the place. The rest of the songs, unfortunately, vice-president: Lise Richard. “I am enor- are high. With links to the entertainment gi- now-defunct At The Drive In. Three of the all sound alike. There are no distinguishing mously proud to join this incredible team”, ants that are Clear Channel Entertainment, members moved to start Sparta: guitarist features to set them apart from each other, said Ms. Richard. “I look forward to the House of Blues and Concerts West, Mr. Paul Hinojos, vocalist/guitarist Jim Ward and so the songs on the album kind of blend new, exciting challenges the job represents Giampaolo is looking to help local talent. It is and drummer Tony Hajjar, while the other together until I can’t tell which song is which. and I am confident that my 25 years of expe- a synergy that can help the new label to be- two members are now in Mars Volta. They are all angry, paranoid and agressive. rience in the record industry will help me come an important player in the Quebec mu- The musicianship is, unfortu- The bottom line is that it’s a decent succeed”. During her career, Ms. Richard has sic industry. Who knows? Maybe someday nately, nothing special, with the exception album, but, having heard songs by At The been involved in many facets of the indus- Gillett Entertainment Group will be one of the of the drumming. The guitar and bass sound Drive In, I was expecting more variety. A band try, including record distribution with Trans biggest entertainment companies in North good, but are unremarkable, the most im- with as much talent as this can do better. Canada, Musicor, and Select, artist manage- America... or the world. pressive part of the music being Hajjar’s

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September 11th, 2002 9 Lobos and Lee Box Car 182 not without a dull moment, but still suc- the lyrics are very good. Also, "Elevator" Mia Zbikowski ceeds as an interesting CD to bur… I mean Andrew Coté features a guest appearance by Mark Staff Writer borrow from a friend. Editor-in-Chief Hoppus who is the other member of Blink 182 who decided not to join Box Car but ap- Los Lobos – Good Morning Aztlan Tommy Lee - False Advertising During the summer, I had the chance parently decided to do one track on the al- to listen to Box Car Racer’s first CD. The bum. Other members of the band include Tom I wasn’t entirely sure Never a Dull Moment is first thing that came to mind was that it Delonge and Travis Barker from Blink 182 what to expect when I was first the title of Tommy Lee’s debut sounded extremely familiar, until I realized but there are also two other guitarists in- handed this CD to review. I had album CD, a compilation of that the band actually consisted volved; David Kennedy and never even heard of this band, techy rock tunes, each com- of 2 out of the 3 members of Blink Anthony Celestino. A lot of the but I figured my musical taste posed by Tommy himself. The 182. This puzzled me, why would songs on this album have the which ranged from hip-hop to rocker is better known for his Blink come out with a new album same beat to them, but this is heavy metal would cover me. career as drummer of the heavy under a new name? Why would one rare occasion where it Despite my open-mindedness metal group Motley Crue and they try and confuse me, a die- doesn’t make the album suck. and will to give this album a fair his short-lived group Methods hard Blink 182 fan, and come out The tracks are original, well review, the conclusion I’ve of Mayhem. Never a Dull Moment’s songs with a totally different genre of written, and the lyrics are mean- come to of this CD is that all it’s songs are unsurprisingly rhythmic, considering music? Perhaps it was an attempt ingful where you can tell that sound the same. My perhaps biased opin- the composer’s past. They’re accompa- to make up for Blink’s previous they haven’t just been pulled ion of these country-rock songs can be nied with highly studio-modi- album entitled ‘Take off your out of a hat, unlike many popu- summed up with one word: fied electric guitars and Lee’s Pants and Jacket’ which sucked lar groups who tend to do that boring. Feeling guilty about vocals, a pleasant voice but beyond belief because of the poptastic feel quite often. The only track that doesn’t seem all this, I browsed the net for lacking in range. An obvious to it where almost every song on the CD to fit in quite right is "My First Punk Song", a dozen or so other reviews effort was made on the rock- had a stronger resemblance to Britney which is quite a drastic change compared to where I could average out that er’s part to make the beats of Spears or Nsync than any of their previous every other song on the album. All in all, Box other reviewers give this al- each song catchy, such as the albums. Anyways, this CD immediately Car Racer is quite a good band, and can bum a semi-decent review and first single “Hold me down”, struck me as good music, with most of the hopefully one day replace the fading Blink a rating of about 7/10. Person- and about half the songs on songs having an alternative feel to it rather 182. If you’re looking to pick up a CD where ally, I think I’ll be donating the the disk actually manage to than their usual run of the mill punk/rock you’ll want to listen to all the tracks on a CD to the closest trash can generate the head-bopping tunes. The best songs on this album would regular basis and not only pay for one or around and give it a 2/10 rate. feeling that leaves you wanting to push be "And I" which was kind of a depressing two songs, you should really look into pur- the repeat button. All in all the album is song with about 5 or 6 lines of chorus, but chasing this album.

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10 Bandersnatch NHL Predictions Theodore gets 16.5 M Montreal added offensive toughness $5 million, $5.5 in 2003-2004, and $6 million in the 2004-2005 season. Naila Jinnah with the off-season acquisition of Mariusz Nick Mumme The raise for Theodore may be tough Contributor Czersawski and Randy McKay. Keep in Contributor mind that Saku Koivu (abdominal cancer) for the Canadiens to swallow. However, they are actually paying him less than market and Donald Audette (lacerated lower arm) Over the next three seasons, Montreal did not play for most of the regular season. value in comparison to the four past Hart Last year, the Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore will earn roughly trophy winners. After winning the Hart, showed the whole league what they’re made And with the return of veteran Doug 5.5 million per year. Has his salary tripled? Gilmour, this team is a long way from where Dominik Hasek (1997-98), Jaromir Jagr (1999), of. They now have to live up to our expecta- Yes. Is he now the highest paid player on Chris Pronger (2000), and Joe Sakic (2002) tions and make the playoffs for a second it was at this time last season, when team the team? Yes. Is he now the highest paid captain Koivu’s cancer was announced. all made between the range of $8 million and consecutive season. player in Montreal Canadiens history? Yes. $11 million per season. The Habs entered the off-season with Supposing that the Habs stay healthy, Not only did Jose Theodore carry the and assuming that our contract hold-out The signing of Jose Theodore will a lot to be thankful for and a lot more to look Habs to the playoffs for the first time in four most likely raise speculation about the fu- forward to. General Manager André Savard stay with the team, we can expect great seasons, but he also led the team to the east- things from this reborn dynasty. ture of Jeff Hacket, who is now the league's has certainly had his hands full. Not only ern conference semi-final. At season's end, highest paid backup goaltender, at $3.6 mil- did he have 15 restricted free agents to sign, Theodore picked up the Vezina trophy as Eastern Conference lion per season. The Habs could definitely he had to deal with the fact that two of them the league's top goaltender, and also claimed 1. Toronto Maple Leafs use that money to sign restricted free agent are rising stars in the NHL. the Hart trophy as the league's Most Valu- 2. Philadelphia Flyers Richard Zednik, who stands alone as the The only un-signed is Richard able Player. The young goaltender posted 3. Carolina Hurricanes team's only unsigned player. Zednik, who is Zednick, the young and promising left- career highs in all areas. With a seven game 4. Ottawa Senators also demanding a hefty raise, has made it winger who led the Habs in scoring through- winning streak near the end of the season, 5. Montreal Canadiens clear that the lowest contract he'll accept out the playoffs, until he got knocked out Theodore cruised to a 36-31-12-3 record. He 6. Boston Bruins would be $2 million per season. After finish- of the series, of course. topped off the league with a save percent- 7. Washington Capitals ing 2nd in team scoring last season he was Although there seems to be no age of .931, finished fourth with a 2.11 goals 8. New York Rangers clearly underpaid, with a paycheck of progress, the media still has some figures to against average, and boasted 7 shutouts. 9. New York Islanders $770,000. throw around. Even though Theodore’s Theodore's contract adds up to $16.5 10. New Jersey Devils As for Jose Theodore, he's happy, and agent, Don Meehan, insists that they did million over the next three seasons. The deal 11. Pittsburg Penguins the Canadiens are equally happy to have not raise their demands after the Awards is a considerably large raise for a goaltender 12. Buffalo Sabres signed their best player only days before Ceremony, they signed last Thrusday for who made $1.65 million last year. It could 13. Atlanta Thrashers the start of training camp. He will indeed be three years, earning respectively $5 million, sum up to be a little more as bonuses will be 14. Tampa Bay Lightning wearing the bleu-blanc-rouge for at least $5.5 and $6 million. As for Zednick, word is added into the deal if he wins the Vezina or 15. Florida Panthers another three seasons. that he will sit out training camp. the Hart Trophy again. Next year he will make The A's - Sticking It To The Man abomination of a team), they have managed up Ray Durham and Ricardo Rincon while Mickelson ate one foot-long hoagie for every Erik Leijon to enter the American League history books Mets GM Steve Phillips was delivering a ship- game they’ve won during this streak, he’d Staff Writer with a 20-game winning streak, passing the ment of pork chops to Mo Vaughn’s house. weigh three bills. If Christina Aguilera re- 1906 Chicago White Sox record of 19. They They’ve also managed to squeeze the best moved an article of clothing for every game now have the most wins in the American rotation in baseball into their miniscule they’ve won, she would still have more So you don’t like baseball, eh? Are league, more than the evil Yankees (who have budget. Hudson, Mulder and Zito are as clothes than what she wore at the VMA’s. you tired of billionaire owners and million- a budget of about $140 million), and an as- frightening as Siegfried, Roy and a white ti- Teams do not win 20 games in a row because aire players engaging in pointless PR bat- tonishing 26 more wins than the Texas too- ger with a propeller hat (at least I find them it's three weeks without failing, which is tles over a billion-dollar industry (that has bad-ARod-can’t-pitch Rangers. scary), while Koch’s bald nearlyEd's impossible today,Note even for the Yan- since been temporarily halted by a labour Even more astonishing is the head from the bullpen is as kees. deal through 2006)? Dislike the lack of parity way that the A’s have been win- intimidating a presence as Unfortunately, this story hasn’t fin- ished yet. The good guys haven’t saved the between teams? After all, the Yankees have ning. Miguel Tejada won one any. Even better is how the day. That will come in October, when the A’s won three of the last four Championships, game with a dramatic walk-off prospects they traded actu- fight for the World Championship. Hopefully and Expos’ fans haven’t anything to cheer homerun, and another with a sin- ally hurt the teams they were they do win, although October is when rich about since Youppi’s suit was dry-cleaned. gle in the ninth. Scott Hatteberg traded to. Remember Ben bears like the Yankees and the Diamondbacks Nevertheless, from the smoke-filled crater hit a pinch-hit homer to steal no. Grieve? He can now be found emerge from hibernation. that is Major League Baseball, a hero has 20 from the Royals. in the Devil Rays’ dugout, Either way, the A’s are living for the emerged. Draped in green and gold, this hero The Athletics have built trying to fit one more Arby’s present, and presently they have their sights fights for the working man; and just like an- this exciting, nubile young team BLT into Greg Vaughn’s set on beating an 86-year-old record set by other hero in green, the Green Lantern, this the right way; that is through the draft, and mouth. A.J. Hinch was going to become the the New York Giants, when they won 26 hero fights against those who are up to no by getting skilled hitters who get on base. next Cubs’ Rick Wilkins. Instead he looks games. So watch out Willy “Scrubbs” good (albeit without a power ring). Sorry Greg Vaughn, Matt Stairs and Frank more like the Giants’ Rick Wilkins, while wear- McGraw, the last surviving member of that The Oakland Athletics, a group of rag- Thomas, no brain-dead mashers here. GM ing the Royals blue and white. team, the A’s are coming for you. tag misfits from Northern California have Billy Beane is a shrewd dealer who’s had to The Green Lantern was known to have become an unlikely success story. With a replace intangible players like Jason Giambi an occasional off day, but the A’s have been I’m out. budget of only $40 million dollars (to com- and Johnny Damon, and has done so perfect the past 20 games. They have not pare, the Jays spend $80 million on their seamlessly. He did it again this year, picking lost in three weeks. Not once. If Phil

September 11th, 2002 11 Interview with Eric Menzies

Montrealers want to be included in the show, playing in Montreal? Did they have any “Ce sport se prête merveilleusement Bob Menzies they want to take part in the action and be lasting impressions? bien aux débordements d'enthousiasme; ici, Sports Editor active. In the summer, they will go anywhere A: They loved their experience in en raison de la configuration du stade, as long as it’s outside and under the sun. Montreal. Here are some quotes directly l'ambiance était unique.” from the players: José Loiola (Brazil), Gold Medalist - From July 9-14, La Fédération Q: How many people were expected to Montreal 2002 Internationale de Volleyball tour made a stop attend? Was the turnout more or less than “It was great to be here. We had peo- in Montreal at the du Maurier stadium, and what you expected? ple watch ALL of our matches.” Q: From the feedback you received from for a week, there was volleyball action down- A: We were targeting 50,000 people but Adriana Behar (Brazil), Silver the public, what features or aspects of the town. I recently had the pleasure of conduct- needed 30,000. We ended up with 28,000 peo- Medalist - Montreal 2002 event were the most popular? What was un- ing a short interview with Eric Menzies, who ple that walked on site but here’s where it popular? brought the event here to the city (the only gets interesting: 30 days prior to the event, “The fans were great! We don't want A: Popular: Athletes, music, matches, Canadian city on the tour), and secured our awareness rate was 15%, which means a crowd just sitting there. We want them matches, matches, overall look of site, Molson Montreal a spot on the tour for the next five that only 15% of Montrealers had heard about involved. That's what makes the game products, water in the crowd, the Brazilian duo years. the event. 30 days after the event was com- fun.” of Behar/Shelda, the Canadian duo of Child/ pleted, that number jumped up to 54% in Misty May (USA), Gold Medalist - Heese, Toyota Matrix in the stadium, rotating Q: What gave you the idea to bring Montreal and 49% in the province of Que- Montreal 2002 advertising panels, party ambience and of the tour to Montreal? Why volleyball? bec! This means that we can expect a lot course sunshine. A: I was heading back from a three more affluence in the 2nd edition. “It was great the whole week... I think Unpopular: The evening shows didn’t year venture in New York City and looking we need to see more venues like this.” attract as many people as we had hoped for for innovative marketing solutions to reach Q: How was the turnout, as compared Natalie Cook (Australia), 2000 Olym- the simple reason that most visitors averaged the 18-34 year olds. Then, I happened to to the other cities on the tour? pic Gold Medalist 4-5 hours on site which means that at 7pm the catch some beach action on TV (2000 Syd- A: Most other destinations don’t crowd was tired needed well earned rest. ney Olympics) and when I saw the crowd, charge for admission on site. Some of the “J'ai adoré l'expérience à Montréal... the young, trendy and beautiful crowd cheer- events are presented on beaches and charge le stade est merveilleux et les spectateurs Q: Are there any changes planned for ing and dancing in the stadium, I just saw only for some sections (VIP). The Montreal sont très enjoués et généreux envers the event next year? the same thing happening in Montreal. The event was monitored very carefully by FIVB toutes les équipes, sans restriction.” A: Next year, we will split every day in Bondi Beach venue was so similar to the Du because other promoters are starting to use Kerri Walsh (USA), Gold Medalist two sessions. A day session and an evening Maurier stadium that the vision stayed as is. our model of revenue. By charging, we cre- et joueuse par excellence - Montréal 2002 session. This way, prices will go down and ate a value for the product and therefore, our we will attract an after-work crowd for the Q: Why is Montreal a good city for attendance placed us in the top 5 events on “Nous avons eu la chance de evening sessions. Also, there will be more this kind of event? What makes it better than the tour. Most centre court capacities are compter sur une foule qui nous motive emphasis on matches and less on side events. another Canadian city, for example, Toronto? limited to 6,000 people. Our stadium provides énormément, tel un troisième joueur sur le Dates for 2003 will be from July 8-13. A: Montreal is a very spontaneous 10,500 seats so even if we have a 6,000 crowd, terrain.” For more information, visit: and exciting city. Most of the young urban it will look half empty. Mark Heese (Canada), Silver www.internationaledevolleyball.com crowd works hard but also plays hard. Q: How did the players themselves like Medalist - Montreal 2002

ISLANDERS FOOTBALL MOVES TO Safety Aalim Richards-Payne 2-0 (Pierrefonds) had 2 interceptions with returns SCOREBOARD of 33 and 44 yards. Justin Wood-Roy (Morin The John Abbott football team was fir- Heights) was good on a 14-yard field goal ing on all cylinders at home on Saturday in and had 4 converts. Johann Trittardt the 2nd annual South-West College Cup as GOLF TEAM OPENS SEASON ISLANDER FOOTBALL WINS AT (Beaconsfield) made 1 convert and Adam they blanked Valleyfield 80-0. It was 42-0 af- HOME Bunko (Chelsea) had a 2-point conversion. ter 1st first quarter, 65-0 at halftime, and 80 The Islander golf team began their 2002 The Islanders will now turn their atten- after 3. The Phalanges dressed only 24 play- season on Sunday at Club de Golf Acton Vale The John Abbott Islander football tion to the 2nd annual SOUTH WEST COL- ers. The Islanders ran only 39 plays and the near St-Hyacinthe. John Abbott’s Joel Patch team (1-0) took immediate liking to their LEGE CUP against Valleyfield at home this Phalanges ran 28 plays from scrimmage. tied for first with a 71 (36-35) while Patrick new football field as they blasted new- Saturday at 1:00pm. Former Montreal Alouette Running back Chris Adeyefa was Chabot shot a 75 (39-36) and Jerome comer CEGEP Rimouski 52-6 in their home running Mike Soles will be on hand as the named the Islander Player of the Game. He Cavanagh (38-40) and Giovanni Mazzaferro opener on Saturday. honorary chairman and the Lakeshore ban- had 5 carries for 74 yards and 3 touchdowns. (42-36) each shot 78. The Isles led 10-0 after one quarter, tam Cougars will face off with the Cyclones Defensive back Martin Lalonde-Turcotte In the team competition St-Lawrence 38-6 at half time and 52-6 after three quar- from Edgar-Hebert (Valleyfield) at 11:00am. In was named Player of the Game for form Quebec City leads the way with a 295 ters. Running back Chris Adeyefa (Hull) the 1st annual South West Cup, played last Valleyfield. He had 3 unassisted tackles and total and the Islanders are in second place made his first start as an Islander and had year in Valleyfield, the Islanders came from 4 assisted. with 302. a huge game. He carried the ball 16 times behind to defeat the Phalanges 36-35. Jocelyn Courcelles, Darren Costello, for 264 yards and three touchdowns (59, 4, and Pier-Guy Larochelle each scored 2 touch- WOMEN’S HOCKEY ACTION 49 yards). JOHN ABBOTT IN ACTION THIS downs and Mike McNair added 1. Defen- The Islanders had 369 yards on the WEEK sive back Dave Timmons had 3 interceptions The Lady Islander hockey team split a ground and 152 in the air. Quarterback Scott and returned one 62 yards for a touchdown. pair of exhibition games on the weekend as Syvret (Kirkland) who only played in the Fri., Sept. 13 19h00 Flag Football at Kicker Justin Wood-Roy was very they prepare to open their 2002-03 season first half completed 4 of 7 passes for 122 Brebeuf busy as he was good on all 11 converts and this weekend. yards and 1 touchdown. Jocelyn Sat., Sept. 14 13h00 Football at he added a single on a missed field goal. On Friday at home they defeated Courcelles (Mascouche) carried the ball 7 Montmorency (Laval) Linebacker Shawn Sullivan led the Islander Dawson 8-2. Eight different players scored times for 70 and 1 TD. 13h00 Dawson at women’s soccer defense with 8 assisted tackles and 2 tackles on Friday for the Lady Isles - Mary Maglieri, J-F Richer-Desjardins (Vaudreuil) 18h20 Women’s hockey at Marie- for losses. Christina Smith, Lindsay Lubell-Smith, had 2 catches for 69 yards and Darren Victorin The competition will get much tougher Vanessa Davidson, Lindsay Deliva, Amanda Costello (Pointe Claire) also had 2 catches Sun., Sept. 15 13h00 Dawson at men’s for the Islanders this Saturday when they McKay, Tawnya Danis, and Shannon Byrne. for 45 yards and a touchdown. Chris soccer travel to Parc Cartier in Laval to play 2-0 On Saturday in Trois Rivieres they lost 5-2 to Merritt (Pointe Claire) scored another TD 13h00 Andre-Grasset at flag football Montmorency. College Lafleche as Maglieri and Deliva both on a 38-yard bullet from Syvret. Pier-Guy 15h00 Brebeuf at men’s rugby scored goals. Larochelle (Masson-Angers) scored his 13h00 Women’s soccer at Ahuntsic first TD at John Abbott in the third quarter TBA Golf at Valleyfield (St-Zotique) on a 12-yard run. 12 Bandersnatch