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THE ROJECTOR MRI students (cont 'd from page 1) Editor-in-Chief Joff Schmidt Requesting financial spon- from Kitchener, OW, and demand; they have an 11 or News Editor Peter Vesuwalla orship for their trip, Oakey Windsor, Ont." 12-month-long waiting list attended the Dec. 18 RRC MRIs are a fairly new tech- there for MRIs." Entertainment Editor Ruth Shead Student Advisory Board meet- nology. The first clinical use MRIs are commonly used Layout Editor Rebecca Routhier ing and walked away with began around 20 years ago, for sports-related injuries and Advertising and Sales Manager Guy Lussier more than she had bargained and the job market continues knee and shoulder injuries for. to grow. because they are far more "We are so impressed with "They are supposed to get definitive than X-rays, accord- Interim Editors your field trip and feel it so 16 new MRIs next year in ing to Oakey. valuable, that not only are we Ontario alone," says Oakey. "An MRI machine basically giving you the $500 you "Here in Winnipeg, the Pan images your body in 3-D, an Editors - in - Chief Sandra Honke and Marc Zienkiewicz requested," says Becky Turner, Am Clinic is getting an MRI X-ray images your body in 2- News Editors Shannon Martin and Alana Pona VP Finance, "we are giving machine, and the Health D," says Oakey. "An MRI you $600." Sciences Centre is getting makes it easier to diagnose Entertainment Editors Ryan Hladun and Rebecca 'Crocker The trip will cost an esti- another MRI machine as problems. You can see liga- mated $4,500. The students well." ment tears better and it's a lot Layout/Photo Editors Trevor Kuna, Matthew Lacroix, Jean-Marc Prevost, have now raised approximate- Keeping up to the demand less invasive of a procedure." and Lindsay Winter ly half of the money needed. for the technology means In order to gain entrance "We will all be pitching in some hospitals run their into the program, applicants for the cost of this trip," says machines around the clock. must already be qualified Contributing Writers and Photographers Oakey. "But because we are "In Toronto, they perform medical radiation technolo- living away from home and scans 24 hours a day, so some gists with a diploma in radi- Teresa Falk Rachel Kuehn Damian Purdy attending college, it's difficult people will have an appoint- ography, nuclear medicine, or for us to afford a lot.' ment at 3 a.m.," says Corinne radiation therapy from a rec Ryan Hladun Gillian Leschasin Lindsay Winter Six of the seven MRI stu- Leblanc, HSC charge technol- ognized institute or college. Sandra Honke Alana Pona Marc Zienkiewicz dents have traveled from ogist. 'This is done just to try Julie Horbal Jean-Marc Prevost other provinces to study in and keep up with the Winnipeg. RRC is the Contact Projector editors at: only educa- tional insti- Phone: 204.949.8466 tution in Fax: 204.949.9159 the country E-mail: [email protected] to offer the Post: The Projector program on a full-time do Red River College Students' Association basis, P 110 - 160 Princess Street according Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9 to Oakey. "The stu For advertising information, contact Guy Lussier at: dehts are 204.632.2070 iLroo::).al it:pr

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Drop by for full details. campus fitness centre sched- "It's bigger than most hotel September. Travel CUTS is owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students. uled to open next fall. fitness facilities," says SA "We're waiting for the new "It'll be great when the new executive director Owen budget year," says Desnoyers. gym opens," says commerce Desnoyers. The SA is con- "We understand (the college and industry sales and mar- tributing $300,000 to the fit- is) under a huge budget keting student Graham ness centre from the RRC crunch this year and still Jakilazek. "I'm looking for- building fund. looking for equipment." ward to it, rather than going Desnoyers says the Princess The budget for equipment to the Notre Dame campus facility will be a lot smaller alone is about $50,000, says after classes to work out until than the Notre Dame campus Desnoyers. five, and then coming home fitness centre, which occupies The Students' Association is and missing Simpsons." a whole gym floor. But asking the college to open the Jakilazek says he also wishes Desnoyers says there are room for aerobics sessions or the fitness centre was in oper- advantages to having a small- tai-bo classes in the mean- NEEDS VOLUNTEERS ation now, so he could lose er facility. time. Take Pride in Reading and the Pride Mentor Program his beer gut in preparation for "The trade-off is that there However, some students are a spring break trip to won't be quite as much space upset the gym will not be Need: Mazatlan, Mexico. and equipment, but it will all open until the fall. • Volunteer Readers for K-3 (Jan-Mar 04) The fitness centre will be be new," says Desnoyers, "It's disappointing because • Volunteer Mascots (Jan-Mar 04) located on the first floor of adding the new gym will be I'm only here until June," the Adelaide building and is more like a high-tech Shapes says Susan Ewasko, a student • Volunteer Mentors for Grades 4 & 5 (April-May 04) currently scheduled to be in Fitness Centre than a loft over at the Princess Street campus. If you are interested you must present a current Criminal full swing — with treadmills, a gym floor, like the Notre "But I'd bring in a video and Record and Child Abuse Registry Check bikes, free weights, showers, Dame campus currently has. do Pilates or something." TVs, VCRs, and staff — by "The access level won't be For More Information, Call Tracy at #956-7590 Ext 13 September of 2004, according much different. It's appropri- NEWS The Projector - January 12, 2004 3 Ad campaign says "thank you" to smokers Kick Butt program designed to help students quit by Ruth Shead what unconventional. to subsidize the cost of the smoker has actually quit, she smoking helped them come up But that's the point. program to make it affordable says. with a campaign that would be igar hanging out of his Deeley is trying to draw for students. "You have to want to quit," more relevant for the targeted mouth, looking spiffy in attention to the Wellness "We got funding from she says. age group. Institute's Kick Butt program, Manitoba Health. The cost for To draw smokers to the pro- "We needed something keel his suit and tie, first- year creative communications which is arriving at RRC just someone is normally $265," gram, White and Whalen that's attention-grabbing or student Justin Deeley in time to help out with New says Whalen. called upon the services of funny to pull someone in to schmoozes with students out- Year's resolutions. In character With the funding, students advertising students from read about what we're selling. side Red River College's Notre for Kick Butt at RRC's Jan. 7 pay $35 to participate in Kick RRC's creative communica- The program will sell itself," Dame campus library, where a launch, Deeley is performing Butt. For their money, students tions program. she says. poster fair has attracted a small as Leif Voorhees, the head of a receive a one-on-one assess- "There hasn't been anything Tag lines like, "Thank you, crowd. tobacco company featured ment meeting with a behav- effectively targeting youth to smokers... for blowing your Or at least he tries. throughout the program's ad iour counselor and a physi- quit smoking," says Whalen. money my way; for taking "Hey, hello! How are you campaign, who thanks smok- cian. The program first But the ad students have your medicine, and for your doing? It's so nice to see you ers for "blowing their money" addresses the quitter's addic- taken an original approach. continued support," convey today," he says, trying to shake his way. tion, says White. This is fol- "The ads are eye-catching. the attitude that tobacco com hands with bystanders. He Kick Butt has been running lowed , by three group sessions It's sort of a very retro look panies may have: that smokers receives a mix of raised eye- for three years, says Erica with a behaviour counselor and it's taking a different per- play into their hands. brows, funny looks, and weary White, a behaviour counselor and another consultation ses- spective on how to attract Deeley estimates that only smiles in return. with the VVellness Institute, sion with a fitness expert. smokers. You're going to have about 35 per cent of the peo- But Deeley, with the tenacity but this is the first time they "The program takes a look at people asking 'Thank you ple he's talked with as Leif of a successful businessman, have brought it to RRC. lifestyle changes. One of the smokers?" says White, adding Voorhees have told him they continues to interrupt conver- "We thought, if we can take best things you can do when that the Wellness Institute is are smokers, but the reaction is sations so he can ask his all- it to the work site, we can offer you quit smoking is exercise," very happy with the advertis- positive. important question: "Are you a it to students," says White. says White. ing campaign. "All of the smokers have smoker?" If the answer is The Wellness Institute con- "Once they've gone through Holly Allen, one of the seven been laughing hilariously "yes," Deeley raises his voice: tacted Michael Whalen, well- and successfully quit they'll students who worked on the when I thank them for smok- "THANK YOU, SMOKER!" ness co-ordinator at the col- get their $35 back," says campaign, says talking to ing, shake their hand, and ask Given that we are living in lege's Health Centre, about White. smokers and trying to under- them to tell their friends to an era of indoor smoking bans bringing a two-year pilot pro- A carbon monoxide monitor stand their relationship to start smoking," he says. "The and increasing surgeons' warn- gram to RRC. and a certain amount of hon- smoking and what kind of comedy is effective." ings, Deeley's reaction is some Whalen applied for a grant esty is involved in telling if the . things might get them to quit Downtown students to get day-care centre by Sandra Honke for parents with infants when it's February and it's cold out- tudents and staff may side. have access to a college- "We've only just begun the S run, licensed child-care process, so we are attempting facility near the Princess to find a building that we can Street campus as early as the either lease or purchase," says next school yedr, according Valgardson. "We have to RRC administration. received a $166,000 per year "We are expecting it will be grant from the provincial state of the art in terms of a government's Department of child care facility reflecting Family Services and the most current practices," Housing." says Marilyn Valgardson, The provincial grant is executive director for the strictly for operating purposes RRC Early Childhood Centre and requires the facility to be at the Notre Dame campus. operational before the gov- "We will be licensed for 52 ernment will disburse any /IN THE HEART OF THE EXCHANGE,10.117ES children: 40 being preschool- funds. FROM /ARC PRINCESS ers from the ages of two to "We haven't received any five years, and 12 infants of the monies yet, but will between 12 weeks and two once the program is opened," LHIGU years of age." says Valgardson. 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RED RIVER COLLEGE MA K.e lT yol■CIZS STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION $$ SA CASH AWARDS $$ The Bottom Line on... Canada Student Loans The Red River College Students' Association is proud to bring you, for the second year, four cash awards available from our well established endowment Ahhh... its that time of year again. You can hear the students fund. Students are now invited to submit applications for the following bustling along, visions of plenty clouding their minds. awards through the college's Students Awards and Financial Aid Office in That's right folks... once again its student loans time! The Building C, Room C306. opportunity for the government to once again squash the dreams of many hard-working youg people, trying to get a leg up in the world. Lets discuss some of the fundamental prob- Notice of Class Rep Meeting lems with the CSLP. For starters, it punishes those who have The next Class Rep Meeting will be February 10th, at worked hard and saved up not quite enough money for school. 12:00 pm in the White Lecture Theatre. Then, if you have middle-class parents and haven't lived away from Mommy and Daddy's for more than four years, your parents are expected to cough up some money for your STUDENT APPEALS education- whether they like it or not (or like you or not). If your parents list a lot of assets, the government will tell them to liquidate their assets to send you to school. So, if your parents are farmers and have a some large pieces of equipment, they are supposed to sell them to send you to school. Well, I guess they could always go pack to using oxen to plough the ARE YOU AWARE: fields. OF THE ACADEMIC APPEAL PROCESS, OR So, the message we get from the CSLP and the federal government is, don't save money, move away from your parents THE YOU CAN FILE A GRADE /EVALUATION when you are 14 (plenty old enough, and you can get a loan APPEAL, OR THAT YOU CAN APPEAL when you're 18 and ready for University/College), and sell DISCIPLINARY ACTION ON YOURSELF?? everything you and your family owns before you come knocking on the governments' door for money. That's the bottom line according to Becky. Happy New Year/Student Loans Time!

Visit the Students' Association office for any Tecky Burner Questions you may have, or contact Jon Mertins VP, Student Affairs at 632-2477.

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April 16, 2004 RRC Students' Association provides a Food Bank service for students who need support. This service is open to all April 30, 2004 RRC students. Just fill a form out no later than two days (Tuesday) prior to each food bank day (Friday)and submit May 14, 2004 it to DM20 (SA Office). Student card and medical card numbers must be on request forms to fill orders. Food May 28, 2004 Bank will take late applicants after 3:00 PM only and while supplies last. June 11, 2004

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NEWS The Projector - January 12, 2004 5 Rural students face unique challenges by Teresa Falk me," he says. "But I'm collect- ple, so it costs about $120 a mates from the city and I think And living on your own can ing EI, so financially that helps month," says Brown. they have it pretty good," she have other benefits as well, niversity student out big time." Wohlgemuth had the oppor- says. says Wieler. Melissa Wieler is part of Beyond expenses come the tunity to drive into Winnipeg Besides expenses, some stu- "Not having to tell your par- Ua large, distinct student disadvantages of moving home from Steinbach every day for dents who are living on their ents everything, establishing population in Manitoba. She's for the summer months. Many classes but decided against it. own feel they are gaining an your identity," she says. "It's a rural student who broke out rural students go home for the "It's just over an hour to independence that will benefit been really good for me." of her small community and summer to save money on drive to the city and I decided them in the long run. Despite these benefits, ventured to the big city of rent. I could spend this extra time "We (students that live on Wieler says she would move Winnipeg, only to encounter "Students can live at home, studying," he says. their own) have to do all those home if her family lived closer the many difficulties that come with less expenses and less Wieler feels her city friends domestic duties. You will have to the city. with being a rural student in opportunities for a summer, or have it a lot easier when it to learn these things eventual- "I would definitely live at Manitoba. stay in the city and have to comes to expenses. ly," says Wieler. "And we learn home and take advantage of Students from Manitoba's pay rent, with another issue "I look at my fellow class- how to manage money." that if I could," she says. rural communities make up a being where to work," says significant portion of the post- Wieler. secondary education popula- If rural students are away tion. The exact statistics are from the city for the summer, not available because records they miss out on the opportu- Volunteers Needed are not kept for Manitoba. nities to take summer courses, Wieler attends school full- hunt down cheaper textbooks time in the University of in used bookstores, register in- Meltdown Week Winnipeg's education program. person for the fall term, or She doesn't work during the change a conflicting course is coming soon school year and encounters schedule. financial issues. "If they (city students) want "Even if I were to work, that to take a class in the summer, Come on down to one of the might pay for my expenses, it's not a big deal," says Wieler. information meetings below. but not entertainment," she "Registration is huge; if you (chips and cookies provided) says. "I have way more expens- need to clarify anything it's a es than city students." problem because it's best to be Expenses include rent, there in-person, but you can't hydro, telephone, food, and be there in the summer." fuel for driving to and from Rural students who live near the city. And then there are Winnipeg or Brandon have the 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon other expenses city students opportunity to become drive- Tuesday, Jan 13 Wednesday, Jan 14 also face like bus fares, parking, in students rather than live in Room P110 White Lecture Theatre books, tuition, and often cellu- the city. Students like Princess Street Campus Notre Dame Campus lar phones. University of Manitoba educa- Wieler says that she's one of tion student Jennifer Brown, the lucky ones because she has who chose this path, have con- IAN a college fund, and realizes cluded fuel and wear and tear ^pN that many rural students have on the vehicle are cheaper to rely on student loans. than paying rent. This way pgiRaTds MTS "I have a college fund that they can continue to work my parents set up for me. It near home if they already have pays for approximately two- a job. thirds of my tuition," she says. "It's really expensive (to live Voices from tfte Margins "I recognize that that is not in the city) and some students the average situation. Most have to have a part-time job people have to take out stu- on top of school," says Brown. dent loans." She lived in the city her first Rural student Todd year of university and then Wohlgemuth is enrolled in the decided to become a drive-in civil technology program at student. She drives from Lowe KES'GE47 RRC and also deals with many Farm, about 45 minutes south THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 expenses, such as rent and fuel of Winnipeg, to school at the for his truck. However, the U of M. CAVE LOUNGE employment insurance he Driving into Winnipeg for receives from his last job pro- 2 pm - Free Pool classes can become very costly, 3 pm - Bar Open vides some much needed so many students join a car 7 pm - Close financial assistance. pool and share fuel expenses. Beverages only $2.50 "Gas is a big expense for "I car pool with other peo- Free Food Tim's opening forces Red River College Students' Association presents: RRC Hockey Night #3

Mercantile out of Friday, January 30

coffee business $20 packages available at by Joff Schmidt year. The Ox Store & The Mercantile - We were able to take Package includes: he advantage of the situation arrival of Tim • Game Ticket Hortons at the Princess that was there," Buchanan TStreet campus means says. • 1 Hot Dog coffee will no longer be avail- He says coffee has been a • 2 Beverages able at the Mercantile, accord- big seller at the store. "We (choice of Molson or Coca-Cola products) ing to the college's contract brew about 30 pots a day," Ballot for a chance to Win a trip for two to Vancouver, BC with food service provider, equivalent to 150 to 170 cups and see the Canucks in action. Ararnark. of coffee. With the opening of the "We knew going into this Princess Street Tim Hortons that it wasn't going to be Red River College Students' Association location, slated for Jan. 13, the long-term," Buchanan says, presents: Mercantile, the Students' He says the Mercantile will Association general store, has look at other ways of keeping stopped selling coffee. students coming in, including Todd Buchanan, general a planned lottery terminal. * MELTDOWN 2004 manager of the Mercantile, "The hopeful placement of says that the Mercantile's vir- the lottery terminal in the February 9 - 13 next tual monopoly on coffee at month or so should the campus has been a boon bring some traffic through," Comedy, Hypnotist, Magician, Free Food, Social, Contests, Tournaments, Car Rally, to the store, which opened at Buchanan says. "We may look Entertainment, Bowling, and more fun than you can shake a stick at!!! the beginning of the school at expanding our cold drinks section." Look for the Meltdown Guide inside the next issue of The Projector . 6 The Projector - January 12, 2004 NEWS Of new buildings and dental-damaging pastries: by Projector staff RRC instruc- Union, to which RRC's tors and their instructors belong, say they he year 2003 is far bargaining are confident a decision will enough behind us that partners at be reached and a strike can be Tmost New Year's resolu- Assiniboine averted. tions have been forgotten, but Community Major issues of contention still, we at the Projector figure College and in the contract include wages, it's not too late for a look back Keewatin benefits, and instructor work- at the year that was. Community loads. New campus buildings, hir- College reject- ings, firings, elections, and ed a manage- 4. Provincial election dental-damaging pastries - ment contract June brought a provincial 2003 saw it all at Red River offer, the College. election, and a strong win for Projector report- Gary Doer's NDP government. Here is our list of the top ed in RRC news stories of 2003: In a May interview with the December. RRC Projector, Minister of Advanced 1. Princess Street instructors Education and Training Diane opens phase two have been McGifford said one of the without a con- party's main goals in its sec- The second stage of RRC's tract since June ond term would be the cre- downtown campus at 160 30. ation of a northern Manitoba Princess St. officially opened Phase two of RRC's downtown campus officially opened in September. Representatives post-secondary institution, Sept. 22. Over 1,000 RRC stu- from both col- tentatively called the dents now attend classes the $15,000 purchase of 16 grand opening. "Five years lege manage- University College of the downtown. Students saw an armchairs for common areas from now, this place will be ment and the Manitoba North. increase in services, including of the college. Sortie students awesome." Government Employees In their April budget, the the opening of the Mercantile, also complained of services the opening of a permanent not in place when the campus 2. Student's SA office at Princess Street, opened in September. "They Association president and a downtown bookstore. need to finish it," second-year resigns The opening also brought graphic design student Steven Ethan Stock, who was elect- some controversy, including Cote said at the September ed to the position of SA president in April 2003, mysteri- ously resigned over the summer holidays. "Mr. Ethan Stock has decided to resign his position for personal reasons," read a late July e-mail notice from the SA. To date, no fur- ther explanation for Stock's resignation has been given. Stock was replaced by Mark Pawlik, who was initially elected to the position of SA vice-president of student affairs, a position to which Student Advisory Board member Jon Mertins was later appointed. 3. Instructor strike at Former SA president Ethan Stock resigned in July. RRC? Mayor Glen Murray's "New Deal" drew mixed reactions.

NDP doubled the interest-free period on Manitoba student loans from six months to a PRESS RELEASE year, and gave a 10 per cent tax credit to employers who provide work placements for DISCOVER THE DISTRICT students in co-operative education programs. The budget also continued the province's Winnipeg, Mb - The Exchange District BIZ, along with local merchants will be holding a "Business Fair" freeze on tuition fees at col- in the Atrium of the Red River College Princess Street Campus, January 20 & 21, 2004. leges and universities. But not everyone was happy with the province's support of Students and staff are encouraged to stop by the Atrium to discover what the Exchange District has to offer. post-secondary education. Some businesses will be selling and displaying their products and others will provide "We have to continue to put information on the services they offer. pressure on the provincial government to increase subsi- Greg Tonn, owner of Into the Music and a participating merchant noted that "The addition of RRC to the area will dies to post-secondary institu- give a remarkable boost to the District and is one of the many reasons I chose to relocate my business into the tions," SA vice-president of finance Becky Turner said in Exchange ". Greg feels that "It's the responsibility of the local businesses to May. "More and more things create awareness of the services available to the staff and students of RRC. are changing; the college is Holding a Business Fair is the perfect way to spark an interest in the area. Staff and students should be excited expected to invest more in about the diversity of shops, services and restaurants that are readily available to them" says Tonn. technology and such, and the funding just isn't there." The Exchange District is a diverse community where people work, play, live and learn. 5. New Deal draws Experience the District and marvel in what lies beyond the College. mixed reaction from Discover the District and marvel in what lies beyond the walls of the College. students Discover the district January 20 & 21, 2004, in the Red River College Atrium between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Mayor Glen Murray's proposal for new consumption- For more information please contact the Exchange District BIZ at 942-6716 NEWS The Projector - January 12, 2004 7 the 2003 Red River College news year in review

they would simply take a week refused to comment. "This is a a huge honour," said RRC off in the form of a "student private matter between the HR president Jacqie Thachuk. strike." As of December, the department and the person in SA was continuing negotia- question," he said. 12. College sued for tions with college administra- Graham Thomson, chair of injurious pastry tion to provide a full spring management and marketing, Okay, so perhaps not one of break for creative arts stu- is currently acting as interim the bigger news stories of dents. chair of the creative arts 2003, but certainly one of the department. 10. Creative arts more unusual. The Projector chair dismissed 11. RRC program reported in February that wins national award Morteza Nedjardrasul had After nearly four years as filed a civil suit against the chair of creative arts, Bob The college's civil/CAD tech- college, alleging that in McGregor was fired in nology program won the 2003 January of 2003 he bit into a December. McGregor was Yves Landry Foundation cream puff pastry purchased at unavailable for comment, and award, the Projector reported the college and bit into a department dean Dave in December. The award, pre- metal-like object, causing Williamson refused to elabo- sented to an outstanding tech- damage requiring $1,346 in rate on the reasons for nical cooperative education dental work. McGregor's dismissal. Jim program at the post-secondary Beaque of RRC's human level, includes a $5,000 cash - compiled by Joff Schmidt Doer's NDP earned a strong win in June's provincial election. resources department also prize. "ReceiVing the award is based taxes, dubbed the "New Projector. Part of the delay, the Deal," essentially died by the Projector reported in late end of the year. When it was September, was a provincial announced last fall, though, government decision to install the plan drew mixed reactions an access elevator for disabled from students. Murray said students. The construction of aspects of the plan, such as a this elevator involved the 50 per cent reduction in tran- temporary dismantling of the sit fees and a 50 per cent radio studio. reduction in property tax, would benefit students. But 8. RRC aviation some RRC students com- program tuition plained that they would be skyrockets hurt by other parts of the Students in the aviation deal, including a new five- management program, run cent-per-litre fuel tax and a jointly by RRC and the seven per cent liquor tax. Winnipeg Flying Club; saw 6. SA announces their tuition fees nearly dou- Student Street reno- ble, the Projector reported in vation November. Fees for the program rose to over $30,000. After nearly 20 years of col- The main reason for the rise Students in RRC's aviation program faced skyrocketing tuition fees, which rose to over $30,000. lecting $20 per year from each in tuition was the last-minute full-time student for a build- addition of courses, according ing fund, the Students' to a parent of one of the pro- Association announced plans gram's students. And in to move ahead with a set of December, Dennis Giguere, major renovations, dubbed vice-president of the Manitoba "Student Street," at RRC's Aviation Council, said the Allefitioff Studefits11 Notre Dame campus, the problems raised questions Projector reported in January about the program's future 2003. viability. Meanwhile, parents "The plan involves develop- of students in the program ing a common space for stu- were looking into the possibil- Want to MOWMOM aboolyour dents on the mall level of ity of filing a class-action law- buildings D and E, including suit against RRC and the quiet study areas, group work Winnipeg Flying Club. Hea/M aml/orBelga/MaRPP areas, an Internet cafe, and an expanded SA office. 9. Creative arts Drop byMe student Benefits Plan Info Payilionif students fight for 7. CKIC still waiting spring break Jan 13 - Notre Dame Campus - Nollway Neff leye/ for official kick off The Projector reported in Wain -2pin RRC was granted a license to April that following a vote by begin broadcasting at 92.9 FM creative arts students, the fan 14 - Princess Campus — Atrium location Merl to tfte Princess in September of 2002. In Senior Academic Committee Campus Si Office P-1101 10am -2pm February of 2003, then-chair would move creative arts pro- of creative arts Bob McGregor grams from a three-term sys- Can't make 11.2P Stop by tie Student Benefits Plan Office BM FM told the Projector that CKIC, tem to a two-semester system 66 Notre Dame COMMIS or visit MO the college's campus radio sta- for the 2003-2004 school year. Princess Campus Si Office tion, should be on the air The newly-created semester P-110 (reducedhems' within a month. system more closely follows While the station is still not the timelines at the province's Students can derndeaduseful information pertaining to me officially on the air, Rick universities, allowing RRC stu- Health and/orDentalHan at Everett was hired late in the dents to compete with univer- year as station manager, and a sity students for summer jobs. mnistgaffivauca/stildeiltnetworks test loop is currently being A major area of contention broadcast on 92.9 FM. with the change, though, is seeyoofan13am/14,2004stMeStudestBenefiLsNasPavffionf A series of construction the lack of a week-long spring problems at the Princess Street break. Instead, a mini-break campus, the intended home of consisting of a four-day week- Student Benefits Plan Office 204-632-2503 (e-mail [email protected]) the station, delayed its end in February was offered to launch, McGregor told the students. Many students said The Projector - January 12, 2004 OPINION Britney, Mom, and me Reflections on reflecting by Ruth Shead My mother and I continued to by Joff Schmidt tions, my sources tell me, are mandato- watch, and during the commercials I'd ry. Every instructor should be giving flip over to World Idol, where Britney's ell, another New Year's Day some end-of-course opportunity for aving already broken holiday capabilities became more and more has come and gone. It seems anonymous feedback. traditions by spending Dec. 25 apparent to me. Now this is all infor- a fine time of the year for And it's important. Most students with only my parents, and shar- W H mation about my life that I generally reflecting, so I thought I'd take this aren't comfortable giving instructors ing lobster and regular adult conversa- would never share with anyone, and it opportunity to share some thoughts on candid, face-to-face feedback. (There tion at the dining room table instead would be an easy fact to hide, or I reflecting. are certainly some notable exceptions of the usual turkey spread and com- could probably at least come up with a For starters, it's occurred to me that in my classes, and I applaud those peo- plaints from my mutant south-pawed there's one place where there wasn't a ple for their outspoken approach. You siblings about bumping elbows with pretty good excuse about being forced to endure an hour watching the little whole lot of reflection as the old year know who you are.) anyone (me) who was accidentally pop-star that could, making me appear wrapped up, and that's in every single Feedback gives students a chance to (mis)placed to their left, when my 61- class I took. express their views on how effectively year-old mother and I settled in front like a cooler, or even just better, person, but I found the whole thing As the first term wrapped up in run a course was, and gives the instruc- of the television set to watch a special entirely fascinating. I couldn't stop December, not one of my instructors tors a chance to find out what is or about Britney Spears, it didn't seem at watching. And even after Britney gave out any sort of course evaluation isn't working in how they deliver their all odd. or feedback form. For an opinionated courses. The program was actually a re-run removed her see-through belly tank top mid-way through one number whiner like me, this is a tragedy. But it wasn't done in any of my featuring performances from the 21- leaving her in only a bra-type thing, Now, before I go on, I should note classes, and apparently, I'm not alone. year-old's newest release, In the Zone, causing my mother to say "I guess she that one of my instructors did come Last issue, we reported that in spite as well as "behind-the-scenes look at was too hot," I think my mother even out for beers with us on the last day of of a policy requiring mid-course evalu- her hectic life." left impressed. And I say this because our class, which gave us a good oppor- ations, many students weren't given a "It's practically porn, isn't it?" my tunity for feedback. It's not formal chance to provide mid-term feedback. mother says almost immediately after her final comments were "They're all doing the same thing at the same time. evaluation, but hey, it's better than In my courses, only one instructor (the we sit down. nothing. same one who joined us for beer, by Dancers wearing tighter outfits than She knows all the moves too. That's a lot of work." As for the rest of my six courses? the way) gave mid-term evaluations. either my mother or I would ever So while Britney may be revamping Nothing. Nada. Zip. So what gives? I know that it's not a imagine owning (and I used to be a her New Year's resolutions to include Of course, you could argue that if I matter of apathy on the part of my speed skater) matched the Gotham something about becoming a born- really have something to say to an instructors - they are, by and large, a Hall setting. again virgin and waiting until she gets instructor, I should take the bull by the dedicated group of educators, and are "Hmm," was all I could say in reply. married... or was that waiting to get horns and just say it to him or her. sensible enough to understand the After the dance, an interview with You could also argue (warning: importance of student feedback. the young songstress appeared on the married after she does it? Again. It. Did. She. Oops... backpedaling ahead, as I realize I have I guess I'll just have to wait for their screen, which I assume is part of the Well, whatever. courses this term with many of the feedback to this editorial to get an "behind-the-scenes" element of the While she's doing it (or not), I have same instructors I had last term) that answer. program. things were a little weird for instruc- "They think that you're still 15," made my own resolutions not to think I'm so smart and cultured because I tors in creative arts programs last term: And in other news; reflecting on the says Britney to her interviewer, who, it was the first term on our two-term future, I'd like to take a moment to let throughout the show is trying to get at don't pay attention to things like Britney's music, while really, these are "semester system," and as a result, the you know about some changes you'll what it's like dealing with the press course content and timing of most of see in the Projector in the next couple and being famous. the things that are such a major part of our culture (even though RRC has a the courses I took last term was differ- of issues. Second-year creative commu- "Looks like she's getting a pot belly," ent than it had been in previous terms. nications students, including the says my mother. new (old) radio station that is finally, sort of, on the air, that will surely grow The end of the term certainly "snuck Projector's editorial staff, are headed out I squint my eyes, but can't see it. up" on many students - perhaps it for work experience placements, so More dancing comes on. in popularity, bringing adult album alternative music to the forefront of caught the instructors off-guard as we're pleased to turn the paper over to "They don't leave anything to the our interim editors for the next two imagination," says my mother. "Jesus, culture where it deserves to be, and well. they're slithering around like a bunch everything) that this kind of culture Still, that's not a really solid excuse. issues. You can find out who they are exists (en masse) even if you ignore it. One of the things I've always appreci- on page 2. of snakes. Do normal people do that? ated about the program I'm in is the I wish them good luck, and I hope Now Ruth, do you do that? You're nor- Thus, it is necessary to try to under- mal." stand it in order to truly understand openness and accessibility of the you'll appreciate their hard work and the world and why it ticks. Like a instructors here. In the past, most have drop them a line - the Projector always And that was perhaps the best welcomes feedback (even if we don't Christmas present I received: my clock. Which is really what New Year's gone out of their way to solicit feed- mother called me normal. is marking. Perfect timing. back from students. solicit it formally at the end of term). Furthermore, end of course evalua- How the grinch didn't steal Christmas

by Alana Pona believe, lack important family with, surprisingly, my Club. not allow for proper vision. individuals look to others for values gained through func- That one I particularly don't Let's also not forget that acceptance and, in many case, hristmas and Boxing tions like Christmas. I had understand, considering the when air seeps into the car, I fall into the trap of self- Day had long gone and walked out to my parking lot key for the Club is on my key- have the wonderful task on destruction. CNew Year's Eve was corn- behind my apartment building chain. They could use it, but it cold days of scraping the win- My Christmas, however, was ing up in a week. I had just with my boyfriend, only to dis- wouldn't be a wise decision. dows not only on the outside not ruined because of this spent the holidays with the cover someone had broken The weeks that have fol- of my car, but inside too. What event. I know I wasn't the only closest people in my life and into my shitty '88 Ford Escort. lowed have been somewhat a sight to see. one that dealt with this prob- loved every minute of it. Out of all the cars in the park- difficult. It's not particularly I believe, though, that this lem over Christmas, as it Holidays in my family include ing lot, they decided to hit up easy to drive back and forth incident comes back to the occurs frequently during the the taste of delicious Ukrainian the crappiest, dirtiest car in the from small towns in rural idea that thieving individuals holiday season. But at least I food, the smell of a fire in my lot. And to no avail; after try- Manitoba in a car with plastic lack the important values have the satisfaction of know- aunt and uncle's fireplace, and ing to pry open my back win- over the side window. It's a gained through family interac- ing that when the thieves try the sound of my little cousins dow with a crowbar, they hazard. When looking over my tion, especially during the to sell the at best $60 no-name playing with their newest toys smashed my passenger-side right shoulder to yield for most important times, like stereo they stole (poor sucker on the kitchen floor. Nothing window to pieces, sending oncoming traffic, I have to Christmas, when friends and didn't know what he was wast- could be better, right? glass cascading all over the resort to taking off my seatbelt families gather. Rather than ing his time on stealing), Wrong. Of course, human inside of my car. But hey, let's and pressing my face up having the proper venue to they'll definitely not fall asleep instinct is to ruin something not forget the snow that hap- against the glass to see whether realize that they amount to with smiles on their faces. when everything is perfect, pened to collect in there too. I have the opportunity to something and are appreciated, especially among people who, I My stereo was stolen along move, because the plastic does and better yet, loved, these

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Manitoba tion and context. Aviation Yours truly, Judy Saxby Council President president Manitoba Aviation Council responds to "Sexist" ad article draws reader's Dear Editor, wrath The article "Pilot program in danger" in the December 1, To the Editor, 2003 issue makes reference What is the matter with to Dennis Giguere as vice pres- you people? ident of the Manitoba Aviation There isn't enough perver- Council (MAC), which may sion in your fucked up little imply to some readers that the lives? I am referring to your views expressed in the article sexist ad from The Line-Up are those of the Aviation Restaurant in the Dec 1 Council. Dennis is VP of the Projector. [Editor's note: the Council, and was closely asso- same ad can be seen on page ciated with development of 3 of this issue.] Is it really the RRC program. However, necessary to have these type the views he presented in the of ads in a college newspa- article were his own and are per? Are you that hard up for not those of the Council. advertising? The purpose of the Manitoba Aviation Council is There is enough sexism to promote, facilitate and pro- and violence against women tect the development of all in society, or do you think facets of aviation within the Marc Lepine didn't kill province of Manitoba. An enough women in Montreal important part of this mission in 1989? I guess you perverts at the Projector and The Line- is education and training to ...... assure the human resources Up think women are good who contribute to that devel- for one thing only. While we opment. The recent publicity are at it, let's take away regarding the Red River women's right to vote, too! Aviation Management Program Signed, caused MAC concern, as does any negative story about avia- Thoroughly Disgusted tion. While there may be concerns by some students Editor's note: about some aspects of the pro- Normally, the Projector does gram, we have been assured Photo by Peter Vesuwalla that the program itself is not not print unsigned letters. in jeopardy. We are confident However, after some debate, RRC-TV station manager Jarrod Tully and host Jeff Bromley sit that whatever difficulties may we decided to run this one - behind the desk in Red River College's newly-renovated television have been experienced will be there's an interesting point studio at the Princess Street campus. The set was donated by CKY overcome. Indeed, we under- to be made, and I think this stand that other students who letter is important for and valued at about $8,000. From behind the desk, you can still see have completed the course encouraging discussion about some of the graffiti left by the crew, including the names of RRC have been very pleased with this topic. grad Rachel Lagace, Gord Leclerc, Sylvia Kuzyk, and Keith the program. But it is not As well, though, I want to MAC's position to evaluate or clarify how advertising works McMahon. It also sports the message, "Vogelsang, put on your mic." pass judgement on any specific at the Projector. The paper's program. MAC's position is editors don't actually solicit that it supports and encour- or choose advertising - Guy ages all such programs that Lussier, the Students' combine advanced academic Association's advertising education with aviation train- manager, handles advertising ing, to better equip the avia- for all of the SA's media out- tors of tomorrow to meet the lets, including the Projector. Conserve to Preserve challenges facing our industry. However, neither Guy nor the Projector's editors are MAC had already (last year) The RRC Energy Efficiency Program in conjunction with Manitoba Hydro approached RRC about pro- actually responsible for the viding similar academic pro- content of the ads - they are Powersmart will be displayed in the Princess Street Atrium on January 14th grams in partnership with created by the advertisers. from 11-1. Check out our booth for an opportunity to win an energy efficiency other flight training commer- So, does that mean that as prize pack, generously provided by Manitoba Hydro. cial air services to ensure the editor-in-chief of the accessibility for students in all Projector, I have no control parts of the province, and a over advertising? Well, not broad choice of flight training exactly. The "I was just doing Energy Awareness Quiz providers. Manitoba's flight my job" excuse is a bad one, training services compete for so I suppose I could refuse to 1.The residential sector consumes the most energy. True or False students from throughout run an ad, in which case I'm Canada and internationally. sure I'd quickly be fired. In 2. Greenhouse gases from the industrial sector represent The broadest possible availabil- this case, I chose not to be the second largest source of emissions in Canada. True or False ity of programs, such as the fired. I'm not going to wax Red River Aviation philosophical on my views 3.The amount of energy used by the institutional sector Management Program, con- on the ad - I'd be more inter- True or False tribute to Manitoba's competi- ested in hearing the views of is roughly half that of the commercial sector. tiveness. our readers. However, I sup- Commercial air services con- pose my actions; in running 4.The most intensive energy user of the commercial and institu- True tribute well over a half billion the ad, probably indicate tional sectors is the restaurant sub-sector. or False dollars and alrriost 10,000 jobs where I stand on this issue. for Manitoba's economy, facts I'd be interested to know 5.The pulp and paper sub-sector accounts for the largest documented in an economic how other Projector readers energy use in the industrial sector. True or False impact study by the University feel. Please send your signed of Manitoba Transport letters to the editor to rrcpro- Institute just last year. I would [email protected]. ENVIRONMENTAL encourage your readers to visit We look forward to hearing MANAGEMENT www.manitobaaviationcoun- from you. cil.ca to learn more. 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ENTERTAINMENT The Projector - January 12, 2004 11 Living in the moment with Emm Gryner

by Marc Zienkiewicz aware of how fragile a jour- Her new nalist's ego can be. After all, album, due for mm Gryner gets asked the this isn't the first interview release some- same questions over and she's given today. time in 2004. Eover again, but she doesn't "But its the most important has an unpol- mind. one," she says, instantly ished quality "It wasn't really meant to be a breaking the ice. Gryner says is complaint," says the 28-year- Gryner is spending the day reminiscent of a old Canadian singer/song- in her Montreal studio talk- concert perform- writer, who recently wrote on ing with members of the ance. her website about the repetitive media and autographing "I'm drawn to nature of being interviewed. copies of her new DVD, records in which "I think there are certain Videochrome. She's also you can hear the things that are interesting for preparing for a cross-Canada way they're put people. Every interview I do tour with Jann Arden, which together. My is different and every person she says is a refreshing new record is different, so I don't mind. change from the more static sounds more If there's something someone atmosphere of the recording organic," she wants to know about, I'll tell studio. says about the them." "Every show is unpre- project, which And there's plenty to know dictable. It's not like I'm she's working on about Gryner. Who wouldn't going on and I know exactly with film com- want to hear what it's like what's going to happen," poser Nathan working with the legendary Gryner says. "There's so many Larson. Emm Gryner brings her "no-glam" live performance to Winnipeg Jan. 28. David Bowie? Or how it felt different things that can hap- Videochrome, to leave Mercury Records in pen. Whether it's (a reaction) her first foray Letterman, not to mention she plans to take full advan- 1999 after their merger with from a fan in the audience, into the DVD format, features being one of Mike Bullard's tage of while on tour. For Universal, only to soldier on or from someone who's not a a more 'stripped-down" side favourite guests, seeing her- Gryner, living in the moment with her own label, Dead fan. Also touring with my of not only her music, but of self on the small screen is what being on the road is Daisy Records? Not to men- band, a lot of things can hap- Gryner herself. Featuring makes Gryner uncomfortable. all about. tion how she felt to have her pen just as an added element home recordings of previous- "I don't like watching "It's the fact that you're album Asianblue nominated of how a band works." ly unreleased songs, the DVD myself on TV, I'm not used to constantly moving, you're fore Best Pop Album at last The spontaneity of touring showcases a more casual it. I don't sit there and watch constantly traveling, which year's Juno Awards. is something Gryner says aspect of her personality that stuff that I've done. If I sort really suits my personality," Gryner may face many of makes her better appreciate Gryner says may not be pres- of sat down and watched all she says about touring. "I like the same questions on a regu- her music. ent on her studio albums. my shows, I might not have constant change," lar basis, but monotony is As a result of doing the "The DVD is very much me. such a problem with it," she Emm Gryner performs at something she doesn't seem tours, I really just enjoy play- I put it together in a way that says, adding that Videochrome the Burton Cummings to let get to her. She's very ing my songs and playing people could see how I (make is a real change for her, due Theatre on Jan. 28 with Jann adept at handling a self- with the band. The way peo music) at home." to what she calls the "no- Arden. important journalist who's ple feed off each other adds Despite the fact she's per- glam" quality of her home trying to ask more timely an energy to the songs. It's formed on Saturday Night Live recordings. questions, and she's acutely more stripped-down." and the Late Show with David And change is something Jump jivin' alive and swinging in Winnipeg by Gillian Leschasin lindyhop is described as the ing course offered through the It doesn't feel like you're run- 3,000 people, says Armstrong. core swing dance that all the city's parks and recreation ning a mile race." "People don't realize how other dances are based on and programs, taught by Kathryn popular swing dancing is." innipeg is establish- is tricky to learn. McGuire of Kathryn McGuire Swinging Winnipeg ing itself as a city A new type of swing dance Dance Instruction. Not Just a Fad W that sure knows how emerged during the 1950s Hardcore swing dancers can to jive with the creation of called jive, which is a faster Get the Benefits find a venue to dance virtual- Some people say that swing several swing dance clubs and type of swing dancing that ly every night in Winnipeg dancing is just a fad, but classes that are seeing originated on the East Coast Swing dancing is great for through lessons, special Pandey disagrees with that increased enrolment over the set to rock music. Swing dance improving social skills. events, and designated swing idea and says his club has past five years, according to beginners may want to try jive Just ask Amber Sarassin, a nights as the demand for grown since it first started Winnipeg swing dance first because the dance follows new member to UMSD who swing continues. over four years ago. There are instructors. a pattern, unlike the lindy- has only been swing dancing Wednesday evenings are currently 60 to 100 members As Suneil Pandy and hop, making it easier to for two months. reserved for the singles swing in UMSD. Camille Metcalfe's feet start remember. "It really helps because club at Patricia's Dance "I hope it's not a trend. We moving in a flurry of hops, Several classes are offered you're always changing part- Studio, where people can drop have a lot of dedicated swing jumps, and twirls, one can't throughout Winnipeg on the ners and meeting new people. in and never worry about dancers. I can see the club help but be in awe that in various forms of swing danc- I mean, you have to talk to bringing a partner, while growing a lot bigger than it is 2003, people are still learning ing. figure things out. You can't Sunday evenings are slotted now." and thoroughly enjoying the The University of Manitoba just do it by yourself. It teach- for an open practice session. But McGuire isn't so sure popular 1930's swing dance. Swing Dance Club teaches es you a lot about partner- Buffalo Bills, a Canadlnns that swing dancing isn't just Lindyhop I and II, Jive and ship," says Sarassin. bar, holds a swing dance night the latest craze, she says. Learn To Swing Charleston (a swing dance McGuire recommends swing complete with a live band "It's been going on a long supplement) each week and is dancing not only for develop- every Thursday night. time, but that's not to say For a modern refresher in open to the public. A class on ing solid social skills, but And dancers can usually something else won't come swing dancing, think of the aerials and lifts are also likely because it's an excellent way find a good swing event to along and replace it. Salsa was dancing associated with tunes to be taught this term, says to get exercise. Swing dancing attend on Saturday through very hot for awhile as well, it like "Zoot Suit Riot" by The Pandey. burns calories, works out a the UMSD. The club holds at wasn't that swing died out, it Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Patricia Armstrong, dance variety of muscle groups, and least one swing dance and/or was just that salsa got the "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny instructor and owner of gives people a good cardiovas- workshop a month at the attention. I think that once Riot, the most famous swing Patricia's Dance Studio and cular workout, she says. University of Manitoba. people get into swing, espe- band song often heard in Swing Club, says swing danc- "An aerobics class only lasts While the Winnipeg swing cially beyond the first year, it commercials and movies. ing is the most popular class about 45 minutes while a dance scene is thriving, dance no longer becomes a "Swing dancing is a partner she teaches. She's seen classes dance only lasts about three. instructors agree there is a fad...swing, maybe it's a fad dance that you can do to jazz jump in size from 10 people a If you're a swing dancer, serious shortage of space to with some people. and most blues music," says week to four swing classes per you're not just dancing for hold large swing events in Armstrong says swing danc- Pandey, the University of week with 20 to 30 people in three minutes. When you go Winnipeg. ing won't die in Winnipeg Manitoba Swing Dance Club's each lesson. Instruction is to a swing dance, they last for "If we had bigger places to because the people who enjoy (UMSD) vice-president. offered in every kind of swing three hours and you're going go in wintertime that would swing dancing keep it going. The original swing dance, dance, including the East and to be dancing for at least three be fabulous," says Armstrong. "Dancing makes the soul called the Lindyhop, devel- West Coast swing and the hus- quarters of that, if not more." One of the largest swing happy. That sums it up." oped during the 1930s and tle. "I find that if I don't dance dance events happens at gained popularity throughout Those interested in sam- regularly then I feel lazy Dancing Under the Canopy the majority of the '30s and pling a wider variety of dances because it's a really good each summer. The outdoor '40s to jazz and blues music, can try out swing dancing as workout," says Sarrasin before event held at the Forks is a according to Pandey. The part of a social ballroom danc- adding, "It's relaxing as well. venue large to hold 2,500 to 12 The Projector - January 12, 2004 MOVIES Over-rated Return of the King ain't got no soul by Marc Zienkiewicz theatre chair. is wonderful as Denethor, a dis- The 201-minute running gruntled king who's lost his eld- time also means far too many est son in battle. His only third and final film in long battle sequences that remaining son is the timid but director Peter Jackson's become as tiresome as they are well-meaning Faramir, played Lord of the Rings trilogy, is simi- gorgeous. The Return of the King by David Wenham (Moulin lar to a pail of movie theatre will probably win an Oscar for Rouge). Faramir is the last hope popcorn: it's big, filling, and so its astounding visual effects, for Denethor's bloodline, and unhealthy you'll be gasping for but all the technical magic in this unfortunate situation cul- air once you've consumed the the world can't make up for the minates in one of the film's whole thing. film's lack of character develop- most powerful scenes, thanks This soulless, over-rated ment. in no small part to Noble's skill- movie follows Frodo (Elijah And that's where the movie ful acting. Unfortunately, this Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) as fails the most. Jackson substi- subplot isn't put to good use, they continue their journey to tutes character development and it quickly fades into mem- Mordor to destroy the magic with lots of crying (as Astin's ory as the film progresses. ring owned by Sauron, a giant character does all too frequent- Christopher Lee, who played eyeball held in place by some- ly) and plenty of concerned, an evil sorcerer named thing that resembles a pair of John Noble as Denethor, one of the few interesting characters overly-emotional gazes shared Saruman in the first two Rings in The Return of the King. tongs. between Frodo and Sam, mak- films, is noticeably absent in Sounds entertaining enough, ing them look like a pair of star- The Return of the King. This but Jackson manages to make crossed lovers. Oddly enough, oversight puts the final nail film, but this is small consola- straight -may cause permanent novelist J.R.R. Tolkien's classic the bad guys in the movie turn into the film's coffin, leaving a tion for anyone who's put their physical injury. And a box of story utterly boring. The film out to be the most interesting big hole in the movie that can- back through hell seeing it in a microwave popcorn is a far bet- clocks, in at three and a half and conflicted, almost making not be filled with special effects theatre. ter deal than Silver City's pail of hours, which is considerably the viewer root for Sauron and and long battle sequences. Lee But waiting for the DVD over-priced poison. longer than the average human his legions of evil monsters. will supposedly appear in the might be wise, because sitting being can sit in a movie Australian actor John Noble extended DVD edition of the in a chair for over 200 minutes

by Ryan Hladun life behind what Will thinks

rri'in Burton has finally ese seemingly tali tales are reeler i in the Big Fish, the the only thir leVilriam knows, title of his latest and best but are what make Edward the film. It's ironic that the man raordinary man he is. Tim known for such dark delicacies Burton crafts his film around as Batman and Edward these stories as the eider "cksornands has reached his Bloom narrates them, and pinnacle with a charring, col builds the peculiar world as orful modern fantasy. only he can, with extravagant Working from the year's best settings and over-the-top char- script, written by John August acters. (adapted from the 1998 novel Two delightful cameo per- by Daniel Wallace). Burton formances by Danny DeVito doesn't completely change hi - and Steve Buscemi stage the style as he takes us into a forefront for the wackiness. bizarre world of witches, were- DeVito plays a half-man, half- wolves and giants. wolf circus ringleader who This is the world inside the helps Bloom meet his future mind of Edward Bloom, played wife. And Buscemi plays a magnificently by Albert famous poet from a secret par- adise-like town turned bank Finney, a man full of stories Ewan McGregor tries to figure out what the hell he was doing in about his seemingly larger- robber turned wall-street Attack of the Clones. investor. than-life adventures. Edward What's even more remark- is arguably one of the best to fish grows with its surround- in the lime., get of it all is is dying and his son Will (Biily- able about Burton's achieve- be seen, which leads to the ings, as Burton's masterpiece Ewan McGregor, perfectly cast Crudup) returns home with ment with Big Fish is the con- single most heart-warming grows more outlandish by the as the young, confident, yet his French wife (Marion vincing human overtone he scene in film in years. scene, so will your apprecia- dumbfounded Bloom. Cotillard) to reconcile with his intains (without being over- Much like the stories elder tion of it. In the end, the film McGregor's likeable on-screen father. Will, a journalist : hates ly preachy), uncharacteristic of Edward Bloom tells, Big Fish is as a whole is unforgettable. his father for hiding all of his presence lends itself perfectly his prior films. His portrayal almost dream-like. And much to Bloom's character. of the father-son relationship like the story's lesson that a Mona Lisa Smile pretty, but unsatisfying by Julie Horbal In an attempt to dissuade the ed romances, and freedom of appealing to the eye. she's strong enough to have a group of girls (fronted by Julia choice) help keep the movie's But, as far as the ear is con- life before and after her roman- ust as artist Leonardo Da Stiles, Kirsten Dunst, and study of resolving repression cerned, it's a different story. tic conquests. Vinci's Mona Lisa leaves Maggie Gyllenhaal) from original and interesting. Although the acting (on the Despite the film's many the impression of emotion- falling into line, Watson defies But the story, although done part of Stiles, Dunst, and shortcomings, it is somehow jupheaval, director Mike the traditions of the college with slightly different charac- Gyllenhaal) is natural, believ- still interesting and heart- Newell's (Pushing Tin, Donnie and teaches the girls of things ters and superficially different able and at times quite mov- warming, although it doesn't Brasco) Mona Lisa Smile defi- unheard of at the time: mod- dialogue, has been done before, ing, the script is completely completely convey its obvious- nitely leaves the audience with em art, law school, and life and the struggles portrayed are cliché - a faux pas that cancels mixed feelings. ly desired effect. without a husband. far from unique and not worth out the young stars' promise If Mona Lisa Smile had been Set in 1953 New England, As would be expected, some the $8 admission. and potential. made in the period in which it the movie tells the tale of 30- of the girls respond more favor- However, that being said, In addition to a stereotypical was set, it would have been an year-old, unmarried art history ably to Watson's approach, just like Da Vinci's masterpiece, anti-establishment, pro-femi- outrageous and biting social professor Katherine Watson while others make life a living the film is strangely beautiful nism dialogue (for example, commentary. (Julia Roberts), who takes a hell for their professor, who, at and satisfying to look at. Dunst's character's "surely, you As things stand, it falls short teaching post at Wellesley . 30 and without a husband, is Gorgeous shots make the must dread being a spinster" College. of outrageous and lands some- already looked down upon in New England scenery unlike comment), Julia Roberts' char- where between moderately To her surprise, Watson dis- every state but her native any other, with lush trees and acter can't be separated from entertaining and forgettable, covers her students are enrolled California. gardens and flowing water- any of her other confused, leaving the viewer with a smile in the women-only school, not The film makes a desperate ways. The best of the '50s is coming-of-age, pretty women. about the size of the original to gain an education, but to attempt to explore the role of brought out in the decorum Roberts portrays Katherine Mona Lisa's. occupy their time until they females in post-war America - and the costumes are fascinat- Watson as the same, tired move into their "natural roles" and almost succeeds. ingly glorious. The sheer won- romantic heroine found in her as housewives and The story's subplots (cheat- der of the shots and sights many other romantic come- baby-makers. ing husbands, miscommunicat- make the film wonderfully dies/dramas, only this time, ENTERTAINMENT The Projector - January 12, 2004 13 2003's best movies: return of the blockbuster by Ryan Hladun threatened by mutant-hating by the real Harvey Pekar, we're Murray has finally made the script is one of the year's best. scientist, Professor Charles taken through his ups and transition to drama, and what t was a fantastic year for Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and downs and see how his seem- a smooth transition it was. 2. Big Fish - Tim Burton is film. In 2003, moviegoers his team of mutants, led by ingly normal life is changed Directed beautifully by Sofia back with with his best film to i saw the much-anticipated the likes of Wolverine (Hugh because of his comics. Coppola to the best perform- date. Even though it is full of conclusions to two of the Jackman) and Storm (Halle American Splendor's unusual ance of his career, Murray your usual witches, were- greatest film trilogies of our Berry), do all they can to save story and superb innovations shines as Bob Harris, an wolves and mermaids, Bi? Fish time. Blockbusters were actual- it. The effects in X2 are aston- in editing (playing between American actor depressed in is a modern fantasy like no ly good again. Visual effects, ishing, as they introduce a animation, documentary and Japan. He meets a young other. Edward Bloom is an old while reaching new pinnacles, host of unique mutant powers, narrative filmmaking) make American girl, Charlotte man full of tall tales, except he took a bacicseat to storytelling, and the action (specifically the for an enjoyable viewing expe- (Scarlett Johansson) and the thinks they're real. Burton and independent films gained opening scene in the White rience. two brighten each other's spir- takes us into these stories as some much deserved atten- House) is remarkable. X2 suc- its by sharing a week in Tokyo. only he can do, as a young tion. Here are the best films of ceeds in pleasing both comic 6. Mystic River - One of the Lost in Translation is graceful Bloom (Ewan McGregor) this past year. and non-comic fans alike. most critically acclaimed films and awe-inspiring. escapes death and saves lives of the year, and deservedly so. in a number of bizarre adven- 10. Pirates of the Caribbean: 8. Shattered Glass - The true Legendary director Clint 4. Master and Commander: tures. From a storytelling The Curse of the Black Pearl - story of Stephen Glass Eastwood takes us into the The Far Side of the World standpoint, there is nothing Disney hit the nail on the (Hayden Christensen), the lives of three former child- -Russell Crowe plays Captain quite like it. head with this genuinely young hotshot journalist for hood friends, Jimmy, Dave Jack Aubrey in a role tailor- entertaining adaptation of the New Republic magazine and Sean (played by Sean made for him. During the 1. Lord of the Rings: The their theme park ride. Johnny whose career went into -a tail- Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Napoleonic era, he leads a Return of the King - The story Depp is irreplaceable as Jack spin after it was found that Bacon, who could all easily crew of British seamen on a of two little hobbits on a quest Sparrow, former captain of the over half of his articles were earn Oscar nominations for hunt for a French warship in to destroy a ring is finally Black Pearl turned rum- fabricated. Movies based on their roles), who were driven the best film about naval war- over. Now that it has been obsessed outcast. Sparrow genuinely hated characters can apart by a terrible incident but fare to date. Master and completed and placed in histo- leads Will Turner now mega- be difficult to get across to an are reunited years later when Commander combines intense ry, in terms of filmmaking, star Orlando Bloom) on a cru- audience, but Shattered Glass Jimmy's daughter is murdered, action and realism. Peter Jackson's Ring's trilogy sade against the ship's new pulls it off near-perfectly, and Dave is one of the prime soars above all else. And The owner, Barbossa (Geoffrey suspects. The characters are 3. House of Sand and Fog -'A Return of the King capped it off Rush) and his crew of cursed 7. American Splendor - Based complex and are expertly surprisingly excellent film flawlessly. The raw emotion pirates. The action is wild, the on the life of Harvey Pekar given the forefront of atten- about a woman (Jennifer and pure immensity of it effects amazing. (played impressively by Paul tion from Eastwood. Mystic Connelly) losing her home to define the term breath-taking. Giamatti), a man who wrote River is thought-provoking and an Iranian immigrant (Ben Even after the three-and-a-half 9. X2: X-Men United - Tian hit comic books about his demanding. Kingsley) and his family, after hours, you want to see it again prime example, of the super- everyday life, American she was wrongfully evicted, and again. Return of the King is hero sequel done right. When Splendor is the surprise inde- 5. Lost in Translation - leading to intense dashes the best film this year, and the safety of all mutant-kind is pendent hit of 2003. Narrated Hollywood's beloved jester Bill between the two sides. The arguably of al:. rime. Ruthie's favourite gin-soaked meals by Ruth Shead tastic place to eat. My cousin and Michael Ondaatje appar- and when we tasted it the rain with another meal because that Jill got married in late June and ently has a house. The lemon- stopped, the sky turned blue, was before I went to the Falafel Top 10 lists are the only way to my whole family went. I was ade was $3, but it was divine. and birds came out. God was Place, which the same friend end one year and start another. sitting at a different table than The woman behind the count- happy. told me about. The poached Unfortunately, they are pretty him, but I ran into my father er scooped brown sugar into eggs were perfectly runny and self-serving. Surely my top 10 at the buffet where there were the a tall glass and melted it 5. In my original conversation the coffee, bottomless, which is CDs of 2003 are very (com- six different kinds of fish. You with steaming water, while she with a friend about my best necessary when you're looking pletely) different than editor- know when my father likes a squeezed lemons right in front meals of 2003, I included a for breakfast, especially when in-chief Joff Schmidt's, which meal because he nods his head of us. She mixed everything meal we had shared at Papa the company is good, which is surely include something by and says "not very bad." Jill's together with ice and water George's. But I'm replacing it what a good meal is all about. Ms. Amos. So here's my self- wedding? Not very bad at all. involved 2003 top 10 list, which I have limited to five, so 3. Is gin a meal? Someone had I suppose it's a top 5 list. a party. We had to ask our ride to stop so we could get some My top five meals of 2003 mix to go with our Sapphire (in no particular order): Blue. They only had ginger ale, Damian Bates but we weren't feeling particu- Human Resources, 1.Late September, Thursday: I larly picky and the idea of gin Big Ass Tobacco only had one class Thursdays, & gin was sort of funny. There so the day was already good. It were a lot of people at the was also my birthday and my party and we left 17 messages parents wanted to take me out on our friend's answering for dinner. As a student, I machine because he didn't thought I'd take advantage of show up. When we were done the situation and go some- we hitched a ride back to the where I normally wouldn't, Village where Dev hosted an which was fine with my par- after-party, where we shared ents because they have higher bottles of peach wine and standards than my normal argued about politics, which tastes. It was early when I got you're not supposed to do out of class, so Lauren, who when you drink. Hours into was going to join us, and I our debate the sun surprised went to the King's Head for an us, so we decided that every- aperitif. A few g & t's later, we one could use some eggs and walked up Main Street to the when we got outside we real- Fat Angel. I quickly regretted ized that it wasn't that cold ordering the daily special anymore, and we walked down because I remembered the last the street to Stella's where Start investing in your own life and time I had pumpkin pillows someone kept telling me to try (ravioli filled with pumpkin in the jam, but I was too full and KICK BUTT @ RRC. reduced balsamic vinegar). But it was way past my bedtime. it was still good and the nap- Quitting smoking is easier than you think. Come talk to us to develop a plan that's Try KICK BUTT @ RRC, a stop smoking just your pace. kins match the chairs, and they 4. I'm going to put my lemon- let me sit in the purple one. ade in here. The one I had at program that combines one-on-one With a price tag that amounts to less than We also had martinis, which Jet Fuel in Toronto. Toronto counselling, group sessions, and four packs of cigarettes, you can't afford were later followed by a night summers are suffocating. One regular exercise. not to join KICK BUTT @ RRC today. at the Toad that ended with rainy, hot, stuffy Sunday, when Southern Comfort dripping off everything looked down and Call 632-2238 or drop by HM-08 to find out how its chin. the weekend was going to end you can KICK BUTT @ RRC. whether we did anything or 2. not, Michael and I biked to Even if they insist on play- RED RIVER COLLEGE ing YMCA, weddings are a fan- Cabbagetown where there's a (d,0614-4A- . farm in the middle of the city, Funding assistance for Kick Butt © RRC provided by the Government of Manitoba 14 The Projector - January 12, 2004 ENTERTAINMENT From superstardom to super suckery The Projector's guide to the best and worst CDs of 2003

by Projector staff "The 11 tracks on the album lyrics," she says. comes to full are consistently fresh, engag- "Reconstruction Site falls far fruition on wo-thousand-and-three ing, and listenable." from selling out and makes Reality." brought with it a whole (Reviewed 9/2) you feel warm and fuzzy (Reviewed Tmess of music, and the inside." (Reviewed 9/15) 9/29) Projector's reviewers tried to Fiction Plane, Everything cover as much of it as we Will Never be OK - "Fiction Keith Jarrett Trio, Up For It A Perfect could. There was good, bad, Plane shares much in com- - Reviewer Trevor Kuna calls Circle, The ugly, and every shade in mon with countrymen like this "the type of jazz perfect Thirteenth between. To wrap up the Coldplay and Radiohead," for an evening of wining and Step music year, we present our writes Joff Schmidt, "catchy dining, or if you're a student, -Reviewer Ian list of the best and worst CDs guitar hooks, smooth as but- drinking beer and studying... Wheeler says, we reviewed in 2003. And if ter bass lines, beautifully airy My feet began to tap the "Although it's you hear anything in 2004 production, and smart song- minute Jarrett's fingers hit hard to catch you'd like to share an opin- writing." The CD probably the ivory keys." (Reviewed onto at first, ion on, or would like to com- could have received a six-star 9/29) eventually you ment on our list, the become

Projector welcomes . cti on enveloped by CD reviews and read- ictionplane.com Maynard er comments. E-mail FI Plane— mcarecords.com James us at Keenan's rrcprojector@hot- melodic voice, mail.com. and swallowed up by the rest BEST (5 STARS): of the band's Mya's Moodring: file under "utter crap." encircling pres- Ashley MacIsaac, Ashley Strapping Young ence." (Reviewed 10/14) Lad, SYL - "The MacIsaac - speaking of metal gods have Canadian content... enter- WORST (LESS THAN 2 tainment editor Ruth "I hate bestowed upon us STARS): another masterpiece," everything" Shead actually resident metal guru gave this a star rating of Dashboard Confessional, "SUX," which arguably isn't Andrew Wiens says. MTV Unplugged - Reviewer "With the ferocious really a star rating at all, but Damian Purdy says "this bas- seems to sum up the CD. drumming of Gene tardized emo crap is precisely Hoglan, the low- "MacIsaac's self-titled album the type of self-indulgent makes my ears bleed," Shead tuned monster navel-gazing today's under- riffage, and Devin Fiction Plane good listening for young and old alike. writes. "It's unfortunate that 18 crowd would eat up... he can't let go of the per- Townsend's powerful Painfully artless, but voice, SYL has everything review if it had been louder. verse idea that Celtic, elec- [singer/songwriter Chris] tronica and pop music com- you've been aching to hear." (Reviewed 9/15) David Bowie, Reality Carrabba is unfortunately a (Reviewed 4/14) plement one another." Please -"After almost four decades in bard of his time nonethe- send cotton balls for Ruth's The Weakerthans, the music business, David less." (Reviewed 2/10) Tomahawk, Mit Gas - Reconstruction Site - bleeding ears. (Reviewed Local Bowie finally sounds like 5/26) Reviewer Joff Schmidt appre- boys make good, according himself," says Marc Big Bear, Big Bear's Garbage ciates Tomahawk's "sharp, to reviewer Shawna Forester. Zienkiewicz, who praises the Can: Reusing Resources - "A The Planets, smart songwriting, catchy "Despite all the polish, the "soulful, contemplative qual- perfect example of bad Classical Graffiti - "If you like classi- riffs, and altogether aggres- songs at the core are still full ity that Bowie previewed on Winnipeg rap comes forth," sive approach," and says of complex and sophisticated cal music, you'll hate The last year's Heathen, but which reviewer Jordan Chalifoux Planets. And if you don't like says. "Inadequate beats help classical music, you'll hate form quite possibly the worst The Planets," says Joff Store Hours rap album to ever be released Schmidt. "It's hard to like, or in Winnipeg." So much for even take seriously, a group Mon—Thurs supporting the local music 7:45am to 9:00pm that thinks it's a good idea to scene. (Reviewed 3/17) layer lame drumbeats and Friday cliched electric guitar solos Siouxsie and the Banshees, over horribly arranged pieces 7:45am to 4:30pm The Best of... - With charac- Saturday of classical music." (Reviewed teristic subtlety, former 9/2) STUDENT STORE 9:00am to 1:00 pm entertainment editor Sam "Disillusioned With Punk Mya, Moodring - "The lyrics Rock" Thompson says, "As I are unoriginal, tacky, and sit here listening to this, I'm just plain boring, much like impressed I haven't regurgi- the accompanying music," tated my dinner all over the reviewer Lori Ebbitt says. CD player." Gee, tell us what "Mya does have a beautiful you really think, Sammy. "I voice," she says. "It's just a can't even begin to explain shame it's wasted on utter how bad this is... The crap like Moodring." You'll Nintendo-soundtrack-turned- find Moodring in the "Utter evil background music is Crap" section of your completely inexcusable." favourite music store. (Reviewed 4/28) Christmas left you without much left ? (Reviewed 9/15) I Mother Earth, Quicksilver Cold, Year of the Spider - "I Meat Dream - "This is an suppose the most obviously Thank goodness for The Ox unadulterated piece of hard- grating aspect of Cold is the rock crap from start to fin- lame, heard-'em-a-million- ish," says editor-in-chief Joff times Creed-inspired vocals Saving you money ... EVERYDAY !!! Schmidt. "Vocalist Brian of Scooter Ward," says embit- Byrne's complete inability to tered Creed-hater Joff carry a tune left me yearning Schmidt. "But Ward can't be for the return of the Edster held solely accountable for It's Double Stamp Month for your Cool Cards [original vocalist Edwin]... the pure suckery of Cold - The writing here is unin- stale riffs are churned out by *Now Hiring Part-time — Drop off Resumes* spired, uninteresting, and completely devoid of any guitarists Kelly Hayes and Terry Balsamo." Wait a sec- personality." But at least it's Canadian content. (Reviewed ond - is "suckery" even a Located Mall Level C Tower 5/12) word? (Reviewed 9/15) Another RRCSA Venture - compiled by Doff Schmidt

ENTERTAINMENT The Projector - January 12, 2004 15 CD REVIEWS

RACHEL'S EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY Systems/Layers The Earth is not a Cold Quarterstack Dead Place ***1/2 Temporary Residence

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American avant-chamber trio reveal the music's much more Post-rock has become something of a Shall Die... . Instead, the group displays a Rachel's scored their fifth album, sophisticated intricacies. This is dirty word in indie rock circles since remarkable maturation in songwriting Systems/Layers for an art project put music that demands the listener's seminal groups like Slint and Talk Talk chops. Each of the album's five compo- together by New York Theatre attention for full appreciation. first pioneered the genre nearly 15 years sitions is allowed ample space to expand Collective SITI Company. The If all this sounds ambitious, it's ago. The innovations found on albums and evolve. The result is a work that resulting album certainly feels like really just a continuation of what like Spiderland inadvertently provided a feels constantly in flux, growing and the accompanying backdrop to a the group has been doing for almost platform for countless bands of consid- transforming with each note. larger work; Systems/Layers' 19 10 years. With Systems/Layers erably less inspiration to present their The album's most affecting piece is its largely-instrumental pieces create Rachel's demonstrate that they have own aimless meanderings. In music, just closing composition, entitled "Your powerful aural soundscapes that refined their understanding of like sex, simple repetition and inevitable Hand in Mine." Armies of sparkling gui- evoke crystalline scenery and lucid experimental chamber music to the release reduced to a strict formula soon tars weave in and out, overlapping and imagery. point where they can safely be gets boring. complementing each other, creating The group achieves this effect placed at the top of their genre. With The Earth is not a Cold Dead gorgeous melodies that rise and fall in through carefully considered and Systems/Layers may not break a lot Place, Texas-based four piece Explosions varied instrumentation including of new ground for the group, but it sweeping movements. piano, strings, electronica, and field is a pleasant and challenging expe- in the Sky have crafted an album that is Explosions in the Sky have released recordings. The album's best piece rience nonetheless. much better than bad sex. It not only the album of the year, and established is the plaintive "Water from the rewrites the rule book of post-rock, but themselves as today's leading instru- Same Source," in which pensive - Damian Purdy also reminds us what made the genre so mental group. If I hurl enough superla- strings anchor galloping piano lines jaw-dropping in the first place. tives at the wall, perhaps some will stick. to a waltz-like tempo. Like much of Explosions in the Sky's second album Go buy this album. the rest of the album, it is immedi- largely abandons the jarring soft/loud ately pretty, but repeated listens Mogwai-esque dynamics that character- - Damian Purdy ized their debut Those Who Tell the Truth

11 DEFAULT Elocation TVT Records "1/2

Oh-oh - sounds like somebody deft the airways right now. When a group is comprised of Kim check out these lyrics from the song the Creed-rock machine on overnight. At the same time, Default does occa- Stockwoocl, Damhnait Doyle, and "Big, Fat Babies:" "Turn off the TV Okay, so maybe that's not an entirely sionally veer from formulaic hard rock. Tara MacLean, it's pretty well the there's nothing new in there/ Stop fair assessment of Default's sophomore Sometimes this is a really bad thing - closest thing Canada is going to get reading the papers/ ...Let's settle to a female supergroup, save Velvet down you and me/ And make some album, a follow-up to 2001's The Fallout the soft-rock beat and vocal harmonies Empire. The catch is, Shaye isn't all big, fat babies"). (which included the hit, i.e. grossly of "Made To Lie" create a sound remi- that super. It's a shame, too - only half of the overplayed, single "Wasting My niscent of the worst of boy bands. The three popular solo artists com- album's 12 songs were written by Time"). But at their worst on EIOCatiOn, But the very next track, "Crossing bine their considerable talents on an Shaye, the others having been Default do sound an awful lot iike- the Line," features an almost bluest' riff album that never really plays to tracked down over the year and a Nickelback, who in turn sound like and driving drumbeat which borders their strengths. The three women all half durin which the album was Creed, who, in turn, sound like shit. on being interesting. have powerful voices, and create produced You would think thar in This sound is particularly noticeable Elocation's not likely to stay in my CD some fantastic harmonies through- nearly two years, these three talents on tracks like "Taking My Life Away," player for any length of time but it is out the album. could have found some better mate- the first single from the album, which The problem is their material - the rial, an album that holds some promise. songs are largely sickly sweet, mid- I guess Shaye needs more time to sounds so unbearably generic that it dle-of-the-road country-tinged pop, look. could have been produced by any one and are all essentially forgettable (if of a number of crappy bands clogging you want to know how sickly sweet, -Joff Schmidt

DREAM THEATER Train of Thought You Asked For It Elektra RED RIVER You Got It !!! ****1/2 MERCANTILE est. 2003 New Store Hours Mon—Thurs Purveyors of General Merchandise aic Supplies 7:30 am to 8:30 pm Ah, progressive metal. Where and Metallica (in fact, "This Fri would weird guys who spend Dying Soul" features a backing 15 hours a day practicing guitar vocal line very obviously "bor- ANOTHER RRCSA VENTLRE - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm be without it? rowed" from Metallica's This release is one of the "Blackened"). heaviest, angriest, and most What's different about this Coming Soon !! satisfying from Dream Theater, Dream Theater album is how arguably the reigning kings of consistently solid the songwrit- prog metal. ing is, and how unrelentingly Beloved by long-haired dark and aggressive the songs music nerds everywhere for are. Angry lyrics, such as those their stunning musical in the 14-minute album closer prowess, the foursome deliver "In the Name of God" are pretty much what Dream found throughout the CD's Theater fans will expect - blaz- seven tracks: "Listen when the ing guitar and keyboard solos, prophet/Speaks to you/Killing near-impossible bass runs, blis- in the name of God." tering drumbeats, and vocals But Dream Theater should only men in really tight pants not be dismissed as just angry can produce. As for songwrit- metalheads - these are superb ing, expect complex structures, musicians, who display their mathematically-improbable maturity as a band with Train bouble Stamp Cool Cards Are Here !! time signatures, and really long of Thought. tracks. As usual, Dream Theater - Joff Schmidt Get you Cool Card/basani Card proudly wear their influences on their sleeves - you'll hear lots of influence from prog NOW !!!! rock masters like Yes, Rush, and Kansas, as well as nods to metal Located just inside the William St. Atrium Entrance mainstays like Black Sabbath Another Service Provided By Your RRCSA 16 The Projector - January 12, 2004 ENTERTAINMENT

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