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NOVEMBER QUESTION OF THE WEEK EVENTS WHAT MONDAY 11-14 Imaginus Poster Sale DO YOU Forwell Hall – 9AM - 5PM DO TO Euchre Night Forwell Hall – 6:30PM SAVE $2 ADV | $3 DOOR MONEY? TUESDAY 11-15 Imaginus Poster Sale Forwell Hall – 9AM - 5PM WEDNESDAY 11-16 FREE OBS Comedy Night FEATURING: PETE ZEDLACHER & DOM PARE OBS – 9PM First Run Film: Jack & Jill Kevin McKay “I make my lunch as often as possible. I buy no name brands - for example, PC Cola rather than Coca-Cola, but I also drink lots of water and I try not to buy junk Rainbow Cinemas (in Citi Plaza) food.” $3.50 STUDENTS | $5 GUESTS 2 Show Times THURDAY 11-17 PAUL BUNYANLumberjack Breakfast CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM OBS – 7:30AM – 10AM Students were dancing to country hits all night long at the Kick Ass Country Pub on November 3rd in the Out $5 Minimum donation Back Shack. FOR YOUR DONATION YOU WILL RECEIVE SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE, WAFFLES, HASH BROWNS AND COFFEE OR TEA 10 Things I Know About You... Free Music Nooner: Samantha Radford Tim Chaisson “I clip coupons from the Forwell Hall – 12PM mail and newspapers for Shoppers Drug Mart and TOGA PARTY other stores. Also my sister is Tiggelaar and arachnophobia OBS – 9:30PM a member of the Clip N Save $3 ADV | $4 DOOR coupon website, and she Christa Tiggelaar is in her third 3. What music are you currently 5. Who is your role model? shares her coupons with me.” year of the Dental Hygiene pro- listening to? My family and teachers. FRIDAY 11-18 gram. “Awesome,” is how Adele. 6. Where in the world have you Fanshawe @ The Knights Tiggelaar described herself. 4. What is the best piece of travelled? KNIGHTS VS. WHALERS 1. Why are you here? advice you’ve ever received? Nowhere really. I have mostly John Labatt Centre – 7:30PM Education for career. Don’t take things too seriously, been to places in Ontario. $17 STUDENTS | $18 GUESTS 2. What was your life-changing some day you’ll look back and 7. What was your first job? moment? realize how insignificant it was. McDonalds. FREE New Music Night Being accepted into my competi- Make mistakes and live life to the 8. What would your last meal Junior Battles with Stay Home tive program and receiving fullest while you can. be? and The Filthy Radicals 4.1GPA. My life is not exciting! Sushi or tacos. OBS – 9:30PM 9. What makes you uneasy? Needles and spiders. SUNDAY 11-20 Brandon Satchell 10. What is your passion? “My friend and I carpool Dental Hygiene! FSU TRIP TO TORONTO from St. Thomas every day to Do you want Fanshawe to know 10 save money on gas.” Santa Claus Parade Things About You? Just head on $15 STUDENTS | $17 GUESTS over to fsu.ca/interrobang and click on the 10 Things I Know TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE AT THE BIZ BOOTH About You link at the top.

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A grant opportunity for Canadian musicians

BROOKE FOSTER both melodically and lyrically.” industry experts will determine INTERROBANG Post eventually decided to take the final winner. There are thousands of grants the collaboration a step further “The number one priority is to and scholarships available to col- and started The First 15 grant in help artists gain exposure and lege students in North America. order to help support emerging help artists engage with users and There are grants offered to stu- Canadian artists. listeners. All artists or songwriters dents who excel in academics, Jennifer Dumoulin from Post are looking to have their music students who are exceptionally Foods said, “For Sugar Crisp, it heard and submit content to a plat- tall or left-handed, students who was all about being authentic and form that has listeners,” said one are adept at duck calling and even getting involved, which in this of the involved artists. “There are a grant for musically inclined stu- case is helping young adults with a lot of really great opportunities dents. musical talent realize their in Canada for artists to get fund- This is the first year that The dream.” ing but sometimes the process is First 15 grant program is being To participate in the contest, difficult and artists sometimes offered. The $5,000 grant is being hopeful bands and artists are have a hard time discovering these offered by the Post Foods compa- invited to go to facebook.com/the- opportunities.” ny to talented Canadian musi- first15 to upload their track. Ish Morris gave this advice to cians. Artists are allowed to use the aspiring musicians: “It’s all about The grant was started when Sugar Crisp jingle, but this is not the output. We like to hold on to independent composer and pro- a requirement. The contest opened things until they’re perfect. You ducer Adam Damelin collaborated on October 17 and will run until just have to trust your instincts with hip-hop artist Ish Morris. December 9. and let it go. Write what you like, Damelin approached Post Foods The First 15 winner will receive not what you think is current. with a new spin on Sugar Crisp free recording studio time cour- Write what you listen to yourself. cereal’s jingle “Can’t Get tesy of GIRTH Music in Toronto Don’t do dance music because Enough”, hoping to get funding with the support of a producer and you think that’s what people are and sponsorship to promote the a cash prize of $5,000. into.” track. A shortlist of potential winning The download for the “Can’t The song samples the classic artists will be determined by Get Enough” song and more CREDIT: FACEBOOK.COM/THEFIRST15 1960s jingle from the Sugar Crisp Facebook community voting. A information about the grant and Sugar Crisp presents The First 15 grant for aspiring Canadian musicians. cereal commercials. Damelin judging panel including Ish how to submit your song can be said, “It was a catchy hook that Morris, Post Foods and music found at facebook.com/thefirst15. really set a cool vibe for the track Defining the ‘hood’

KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ hood’ in Toronto. The book also Richardson hopes that this book INTERROBANG includes a chapter written by will not only get people to analyze Richardson about rappers Tupac the stigmas and stereotypes associ- and Nas and the idea of habitus, ated with the ‘hood,’ but also and a chapter written by Skott- reassess the way pop culture and Myhre about his experience with media represent these ideas. moving into a predominantly black Habitus of the Hood is set to be community in Minnesota. released within a month or two, and Richardson describes habitus as can be found at amazon.ca. the way people internalize their surroundings – it is the set of social skills and dispositions that are learned through our experiences. Richardson said that, in the book, “It’s basically what do we expect people in the ‘hood’ to be like, why do we do it and how does it affect how they talk to people.” Richardson, originally from Scarborough, Ontario, completed his Bachelor’s Degree in When society discusses the Journalism at Ryerson University. ‘hood,’ a number of places are He described how, while attending mentioned: South Central L.A.; Ryerson, he noticed the difference Compton, California; the Harlem in how people from areas such as neighbourhood in New York; and Scarborough or the Jane and Finch even Jane and Finch in Toronto, area view what happens in their but where we get our individual neighbourhoods compared to peo- notions can come from very differ- ple who aren’t from those areas. ent places. For some, their experi- We Honor Your Credits Toward a Degree “What interests me the most is how ence is personal, and they think of Complete your bachelor’s degree in 1 - 2 years! journalists react to that, because a these places as home. For others, Davenport has partnerships with Canadian lot of journalists (give or take a few Complete a colleges that allow you to transfer credits toward all we know is what we hear anomalies) are not from these ‘bad’ through the media or see in pop a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Many graduates neighbourhoods, so I don’t really culture. like the way ‘bad’ neighbourhoods with a three-year diploma can complete a These are the ideas being dis- get reported,” said Richardson. bachelor’s degree with as few as 10 DU classes. cussed in the upcoming book Richardson completed his Habitus of the Hood. Chris Get your degree online Master’s degree in Pop Culture at bachelor’s Richardson, a Ph.D. candidate at t No visas. Earn your degree completely online. Brock University, with Skott- the University of Western Ontario, Myhre as his supervisor. The inspi- and his co-editor Hans Skott- t Classes 24/7. Take classes any time. Fit your ration behind Habitus of the Hood Myhre, an Associate Professor at schedule. stems from movies like Boyz n the Brock University, put together this Hood and Menace II Society, and with just 10 t Reduced tuition. 25% partnership discount book in an effort to examine the how pop culture and journalism or $6,000 scholarships! ‘hood’ itself, as well as how it is influence society’s concept of the presented in mainstream media. Transfer Friendly. Credits from your diploma can ‘hood.’ “The reason I wanted to do t The book consists of 14 chapters, this book and look at the idea of the completely transfer toward a Davenport degree. each written by different contribu- ‘hood’ is because the ‘hood’ in one tors who have had varied experi- DU classes. www.davenport.edu/capartners | 800-686-1600 way is very much made up and ences and studies on the idea of the imaginary,” said Richardson. ‘hood,’ emphasizing how diverse “There’s a general sense that any- experiences with the ‘hood’ can be. Business one that thinks or feels in some way Contributors include two women Technology that they’re from the ‘hood’ has who grew up in Compton and this sort of shared experience that’s Health became professors at California very hard to talk about to people State University and a man who outside of it, and so we’re trying to grew up in what he calls the ‘Italian Get where the world is going start a conversation.” 4 NEWS Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Free money is within reach Students revitalizing fashion if you know where to look with a little love TABITHA MCCARL budget and certain information INTERROBANG needed to qualify for specific bur- KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ Merchandising students to help the support and interest in what we are If you are or ever have been a saries (e.g. bursaries only for INTERROBANG women at My Sisters’ Place by doing,” said Allison. Aboriginal or international stu- student, you know how tight Every year, Fanshawe’s first- giving them a hand up rather than a One second-year Fashion dents). money can be. Student loans can and second-year Fashion hand out,” said Fashion Merchandising student said the Fanshawe also participates in be helpful, but once you graduate, Merchandising students work Merchandising Professor Wendy students enjoy the opportunity to several scholarship programs. you have to pay it all back – with together to put on a unique fashion Sperry. work with My Sisters’ Place, “In Applications are made through the interest. Fanshawe College offers show, giving old clothes a new life. My Sisters’ Place is a unique short, the women of My Sisters’ Bursaries, Awards and more opportunities for free cash This year’s Revamped Fashion program in the community that Place inspire the students as much Scholarships office in K1003 at than you would think, you just Show: Re-duce, Re-use, Re-love offers practical and emotional sup- as the students have inspired Fanshawe College and are selected have to go find them. will feature clothes donated by port to marginalized women who them.” on the national/international com- The Fanshawe money website Goodwill that first-year Fashion suffer from mental health issues, The fashion show will be judged petition level. (fanshawemoney.ca) has complete Merchandising students will trans- extreme poverty, homelessness, by Allison along with James Now, if you’ve already applied listings of bursaries and scholar- form into fashion-forward gar- substance use or violence and Draper, Marketing Associate for all of the bursaries and awards ships, as well as information about ments. Second-year students will abuse. Corey Allison, Fund Manager for Goodwill Industries, available to you, there are still OSAP financial aid. The online be behind the scenes running the Development and and Sue Glass, who is known for ways to find more money. The bursary application allows you to show. Communications Manager at My her three London stores, Frilly work study program at Fanshawe search for, apply to and find out “This fundraising event brings Sisters’ Place, said these Fanshawe Lizard, Commander Salamander provides part-time work opportu- information about all of the bur- together Fanshawe College students are very inspirational and and Lolita. nities for students who demon- saries offered. While most of the Fashion Merchandising students supportive, especially in regards to Re-vamped takes place at the strate financial need. This isn’t free bursaries stopped accepting appli- with the help of Goodwill and My the Micro Enterprise operation, a London Music Hall at 185 Queens money, but it’s an awesome oppor- cations at the end of September, Sisters’ Place to create sensational jewellery production and retail Ave. on November 16 at 8 p.m., tunity to add quality experience to many bursaries open up for the fashion by re-styling used clothing business organized by My Sisters’ with doors opening at 7 p.m. your resume. You aren’t only lim- winter semester as well. Open for and giving it a new and exciting Place. “We can’t thank (the stu- Tickets are $20 and are available at ited to working at on-campus new applications now and ending edge. It is empowering for the dents) enough for their continued the Biz Booth or in M3010. on December 16 are the Aboriginal restaurants or variety stores; many Post Secondary Education of the job opportunities are direct- CREDIT: LONDON FREE PRESS Training Bursary and Ontario First ly related to many of the programs At 12:40 a.m. on November 9, Generation Student Bursary. Over at Fanshawe. For example, I am over two-dozen police officers 50 other bursaries open for the studying journalism at Fanshawe arrived at Victoria Park to begin month of January and several oth- and landed my dream job, writing the removal of Occupy London ers open throughout the rest of the for our student newspaper, through protesters. With the help of munic- winter semester. the work study program. For more ipal bylaw officers, they began dis- Applying online is very simple information about this program, visit mantling tents. Any items that but does require certain detailed tinyurl.com/fanshaweworkstudy. were not personally removed by personal information. Some of the Details about available scholar- protesters were either confiscated things you should make sure you ships, bursaries and awards can be or disposed of in garbage trucks. have ready when you apply online found at the Bursaries, Awards and Many protesters stayed after their for any bursary include informa- Scholarships office in room K1003 tents were removed while police tion about your or your parents’ or online at fanshawemoney.ca. officers remained in the park until income for the previous tax year, For more information about how 6 a.m. when the protestors were how much money you earned in Financial Aid can help you, visit legally allowed to be in the park. your pre-study period, your social tinyurl.com/fanshawefinancialaid There have been no official reports insurance number, program infor- or check out the office in E2020. of violence and no arrests at time mation, a rough study-period of print. Take the $ out of Christma$ SAY “NO” TO PAPER Chance Contest Ends November 30, 2011 to WIN an ALISON MCGEE into Buy Nothing Christmas?” iPad! INTERROBANG (from adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd.) Buy Nothing Day is a day when The people behind BND realize people make a conscious effort to that the thought of buying buy absolutely nothing, instead absolutely nothing for Christmas reusing, recycling and getting cre- may seem intimidating to some ative to give the environment and and add, “If that’s too extreme for their wallet a break for a day. Grandma and the kids, try for a Vancouver artist Ted Dave start- Buy Less Christmas. And maybe a ed BND in September 1992, and it buy local, buy fairer, buy indie was later promoted by Adbusters Christmas. Whatever you decide, magazine. 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ERIKA FAUST INTERROBANG

1. Who is your celebrity crush? Blake Shelton – there’s just something about a down home country boy. 2. What movie most resembles your life? The Horse Whisperer, a movie about the struggles and triumphs of a girl and her passion for riding horses. 3. What’s the last book you read? Let Me Hear Your Voice – A Family’s Triumph over Autism. I recommend this book to everyone so others can have a little more insight into what families who have a child or children with Autism are going through. 4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? My superpower would be Chi: this superpower provides extraordinary strength, speed, durability and reflexes. It’s also often used for superhuman awareness, energy blasts, elemental powers and sometimes invulnerability. 5. What’s one TV show you would recommend to everyone? The Big Bang Theory. It’s an awesome show! It’s on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. on CTV. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 6 [email protected] OPINION Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Honesty is a virtue

its psychological core, is an act of aggres- sion. This aggression derives from two inter- related unconscious motivations, one about PSYCH YOUR MIND not knowing (i.e. a desire to cover up a ‘lack’ Rose Cora Perry www.rosecoraperry.com in order to prevent feelings of inadequacy), and the other about something you do know (i.e. a response to knowing that someone has It starts out with a slight exaggeration failed you). Therefore, your lies become (typically characterized by the use of cunning weapons of revenge in a psycholog- superlatives): I would NEVER this, it was ical battle to inflict pain on those who hurt the WORST experience of my ENTIRE life, you. That is, when someone treats you criti- she’s COMPLETELY obsessed with me. cally, you feel hurt, shamed and afraid; and Then slowly but surely, what was once only then, as an angry response to that hurt, you a mild embellishment transforms into a full- tell lies in a fabricated sense of invulnerabil- on alternate reality. The more the story is ity to hide your painful shame, while causing repeated (to others AND importantly, one- injury to that person.” (From guidetopsy- self), the more it seemingly gains “credence” chology.com.) purely due to its imposed familiarity. If one Richard makes it sound a lot more vindic- is not careful, this defence mechanism, root- tive than most of us consider. After all, lying ed in an unconscious desire to preserve one’s typically begins in our “innocent” child- self image (a.k.a. “to save face”) and/or hoods as a means to either avoid punishment avoid punishment could become pathologi- or obtain reward: the two drives behind ALL cal, wherein the liar him/herself can no human activity. The thing is, though, as we longer separate his/her fabrications from the age and begin to establish adult relation- truth. ships, particularly of the romantic variety, Therein “lies” (pardon the pun) the prob- lying becomes increasingly dangerous lem with lying: it is IMPOSSIBLE, even for because there are considerably higher stakes. the most “honest” people going, to stretch While I do not condone conning one’s par- CREDIT: ZAWAJ.COM the truth just ONCE… especially once ents in order to gain more recreational time lying (at least, via storytelling) is culturally “If others reject you because you are honest, they’ve gotten caught. Accordingly, whoev- or the like, playing with another person’s sanctioned – something that makes navigat- then you never had their love in the first er came up with the expression “little white heart, I think it goes without saying, has a lot ing this subject even more precarious! place.” In other words, quite simply, don’t lie” obviously wasn’t all that acquainted more serious consequences. Though the act/art (depending upon who you lie. It’s never honest ;) with the act of deceit. In other words, there’s Despite our ongoing inoculation with the ask) of lying seems to teeter the scales of a reason the expression “web of lies” is profession “honesty is the best policy” since moral ambiguity, from a psychological equally well-known. childhood, lying, for many, has become sec- stance, let me assure you lying is a sign of Now, it’s important to point out that even ond nature. The fact that our culture is built immaturity and almost certainly an attempt the most objective, scientifically oriented on distortions of the truth surely doesn’t to avoid responsibility. individuals are not immune to living within help. From political promises to airbrushed And so, while there’s an ongoing joke their own skewed perceptions and exaggera- celebrities and even the very way in which among male comedians that one should tions of life events. However, there’s a we recount our historical beginnings, if it’s never tell a woman if she looks “fat” or FSU Publications Office HUGE difference between merely failing to not a deliberate INCLUSION of invented “unattractive” in a given outfit, from a psy- SC1012 consider another person’s perception and facts with which we’re contending, we’re chological AND female stance, I have to www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ PURPOSEFULLY manipulating the truth. faced with a calculated EXCLUSION of STRONGLY disagree. As I’ve relayed to Publications Manager & Editor John Said In sum, you CANNOT and DO NOT acci- specific details intended to alter actuality to my boyfriend on several occasions, “If you [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 dentally lie. suit one’s own interests or needs. Moreover, don’t think I look fantastic, why would I Staff Reporter Erika Faust As psychology enthusiast Dr. Raymond we’ve allotted pretense its own designation want to embarrass myself in front of a whole [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.247 Lloyd Richard explains, “When you tell a as a form of entertainment… reality TV any- bunch of strangers who are far more likely to Staff Reporter Kirsten Rosenkrantz [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.291 lie, you make a deliberate, conscious effort one? Finally, the examples of Santa Claus, judge me negatively given they are not emo- to deceive someone, and that deception, at the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy prove that Creative Director Darby Mousseau tionally attached to me?” As Richard states, [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.229 Advertising Mark Ritchie [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 230 Web Facilitator Allen Gaynor Religious freedom isn’t simple [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.250 Letters to the Editor [email protected] influence on the government. want to appear hostile to religious freedom. A more recent victim of those who It has signed the International Covenant on Graphic Design Contributors: oppress others because they reject Islam for Civil and Political Rights. In the light of this Megan Easveld, Bernie Quiring, Kayla Watson Christianity is Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. agreement, the U.N. Commission on Photographers: NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN Anthony Chang MICHAEL VEENEMA Today Christians around the world are pray- International Religious Freedom has ing for his release from prison in Iran. And declared the legal proceedings against Baden Roth Colin Thomson the United Nations as well as U.S. President Nadarkhani a “sham.” Ariana Pinder Obama have issued public statements in his One apparent scheme that Iranian authori- Illustrator: support. ties have hatched to get out from under the In the late 1980s, when I was still a semi- Adéle Grenier nary student, I met Steve. Steve was from Nadarkhani was first imprisoned for two scrutiny of agencies protecting religious free- Contributors: weeks in Iran in 2006. The charges? dom is to change the charges against Pastor Egypt, and he told me how he had converted Aimee Brothman, Patricia Cifani, Susan Coyne, Victor from the Islamic faith of his family to Apostasy (renouncing Islam) and evangelis- Nadarkhani. The Iranian state media last De Jong Nauman Farooq, Bobby Foley, Brooke Foster, Christianity. I was very interested in his per- ing Muslims (trying to persuade them to month began saying that his death sentence is Madison Foster, Maisha Francis-Garner, Tyler Gary, Allen sonal journey and asked him to tell me more. become Christians). Then, in 2009 he not for apostasy, but for rape and extortion. Gaynor, Christina Kubiw Kalashnik, Wendy Lycett, Taylor At one point, however, I had to stop him and learned that the reading of the Qur’an was But wait, it gets better. Perhaps fearing Marshall, Tabitha McCarl, Alison McGee, Maggie ask if I had heard him correctly. Yes, I had. now required for all students in school. that the rape and extortion shtick won’t McGee, Rick Melo, Chelsey Moore, Emily Nixon, Paige He said that if he returned to Egypt, even for Having children in school himself, work, Gholamali Rezvani, the Gilan Parker, Rose Perry, Jaymin Proulx, Scott Stringle, Marty a short time to visit his family, his brothers Nadarkhani protested. In October of that Provincial Political Security Deputy stated, Thompson, Justin Vanderzwan, Michael Veenema, would likely try to kill him. This was the year he was called before a tribunal on the according to Wikipedia, “Youcef Jeremy Wall and Joshua Waller first time I had come into direct contact with charge of “protesting.” Nadarkhani has security crimes and he had Comics: someone who endured death threats for his The next year, his wife, Fatemeh set up a house of corruption. ... Nobody is Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, Scott or her faith. Pasandideh, was arrested – also for apostasy executed in our regime for choosing a reli- Kinoshita, Chris Miszczak and Andres Silva It would not be my last. Later in London I – and sentenced to life imprisonment. She gion, but he is a Zionist who has security met a family who had arrived as refugees was released after four months of isolation crimes.” from Southern Sudan and the civil war that from her family. According BosNewsLife A little more than a month ago, British Cover Credit: had been boiling there for decades. I learned the children may be taken away to be raised Foreign Secretary William Hague paid “trib- KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ that one of the most persistent dynamics in as Muslims (a parallel to the way the ute to the courage shown by Pastor that war was that the Sudanese people to the Canadian government used to take Native Nadarkhani.” He called for the authorities in north regard the Christianity of those in the children away and raise them in residential Iran to immediately overturn his sentence. Editorial opinions or comments expressed south as inferior to Islam. Funda and his schools). Pastor Nadarkhani is one of many around in this newspaper reflect the views of the family fled, and with the help of the United Around the same time in 2010, the pastor the planet who are risking everything in writer and are not those of the Nations, made their way to London. Here, as himself was again arrested for apostasy and order to express their understandings of God Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Christian refugees (along with Muslim evangelism. This time he was sentenced to and faith. Someday their courage may be Union. All photographs are copyright 2011 celebrated in the same way that many cele- by Fanshawe Student Union. All rights refugees), they were free to put into practice death by hanging. For about a year now reserved. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe their understandings of God and faith. there has been a lot of legal wrangling about brate rights pioneers such as the Rev. Martin Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., Room SC1012, This is not to say that all Muslims are procedural issues. In the meantime Luther King Jr. For now, prayer for London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the antagonistic to Christians. That is certainly Nadarkhani has been under constant pres- Nadarkhani will continue along with efforts Fanshawe College community. not the case. However, we need to recognize sure to renounce his Christianity – which of rights advocates of all kinds. Hopefully Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to edit- the painful struggle for the freedom of non- would mean escaping the death sentence. He we will hear of his release soon. That will be ing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by a good day, not only for him, but for all peo- contact information. Letters can also be submitted online at Muslims that is taking place in countries has not recanted. www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ by following the Interrobang links. where Islam is prevalent and exerts strong Likely the Iranian government does not ple, including the people of Iran. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION

CREDIT: JANIE.HERNANDEZ55 VIA FLICKR Creating green jobs just puts us further in the red

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG Dalton McGuinty claims that his Green Energy Act will produce 50,000 jobs for Ontarians. Although it sounds like an untapped source for energy and jobs, the Green Energy Act isn’t being embraced with open arms. The provincial government subsi- dizes the production of green energy to make it cost-effective for Ontarians, despite the fact that home energy costs went up since the act was declared. The subsidizing of green energy is something to be extremely con- cerned about. The larger cost of subsidization is not lim- ited to jobs and money, but it can be meas- ured in other ways. Dozens of rural munici- palities have complained about not wanting wind turbines and have been completely ignored, contributing to the loss of estab- lished Liberal seats in rural areas. The health risks associated with living too close to a tur- Transgender Day of Remembrance bine have already led to multiple lawsuits. A family in nearby Thamesville is asking for $1.5 million in reparations due to the onset of KIMBERLEY versity. A further 28 per cent have some col- These statistics are alarming at the least, SPECIAL TO INTERROBANG depression and vertigo after the installation lege or university education. Half of yet the abuse and discrimination continues of a turbine near their home. These are not November 20 each year goes unnoticed by Ontario’s transgender population earns less seemingly without abatement, and worse; small structures. The diameter of the blades the world’s population, but for the transgen- than $15,000 per annum. (Trans Pulse without significant consequences. can be as wide as 300 feet. These enormous der community, it is a sombre day of reflec- Survey E-Bulletin #1 July 2010.) Most recently, The Institute for Canadian creations were manufactured and built here in tion and remembrance. Each year, trans peo- In considering the above statistics, it leads Values ran advertising in The National Post Ontario, which is where the next problem ple are attacked and left with injuries that are one to wonder what the actual employment and the Toronto Sunday Sun that was bla- lies. often permanent and disabling, and many die rates are. Again, Trans Pulse reports that of tantly transphobic. The National Post printed Labour in Canada, compared to overseas, for no other reason than they are transgender. the transgender population, only 37 per cent an apology for the oversight and violation of is extremely costly. Manufacturing the parts It is a difficult fact to reconcile for the trans- were employed full time, and 20 per cent their advertising and editorial standards. The for both turbines and solar panels is enor- gender population and those who support us were unemployed. Also worthy of note is Toronto Sun to date has not followed suit. mously expensive compared to the cost of in our struggles for equality. that of all employed transgender people, 45 This advertising could easily lead to buying the equipment from international sup- We in the developed Western world can’t per cent had to present in their birth gender increased violence against the transgender pliers. By subsidizing green energy, the idea afford to be smug and say that it doesn’t hap- to be or remain employed. population if the reader were to take the is that we’re able to create cleaner power for pen here; it does, and with greater numbers In 1999, the Ontario Human Rights material out of context. The content of the effectively the same cost to the consumer. than are often reported. The transgender pop- Commission announced, “By adding the advertising was misleading and erroneous The reality is that our HST tax is paying for ulation of Washington, D.C. has been the ground ‘gender identity’ to the Code, there with a singular intent: to target the transgen- this subsidy. It’s estimated that the number of victim of a stalker/serial killer this past year. would be no doubt legally or politically that der population for discrimination. jobs created by green energy is a third of A girl was beaten in Baltimore for using the transgendered people have the same protec- Factoid: 77 per cent of transgender people what could have been created if the stimulus washroom. (She is very passable and would tions as everyone else.” (Toward a have considered or attempted suicide. (Trans were used elsewhere. This means that 50,000 normally go unnoticed in the population, but Commission Policy on Gender Pulse E Bulletin #2 November 2010) green jobs will be created at the cost of this time she was known to her attackers.) Identity;Discussion Paper; Ontario Human One might well be asking at this juncture 150,000 other potential jobs. Virtually every major city in North America, Rights Commission; October 1999. p. 31). what most of this has to do with The The catch to the green energy subsidy is including quiet London, Ontario, can show Still, 12 years later, the government has not International Transgender Day of that, in the case of wind power, 25 per cent of statistics of violence against the transgender adopted this recommendation. Remembrance. The fact is that the transgen- the manufacturing must have been completed population. As I said though, often these EGALE Canada (Equality For Gays and der population is visible, and without specif- in Canada. Solar power is even harder to get events go unreported by the victims. Lesbians Everywhere) is a Human Rights ic protections of law, subject to discrimina- subsidized as a whopping 40 per cent of The Ontario Human Rights Commission organization devoted to advancing equality tion and violence. Those who are living materials must have been manufactured in has noted that despite the “assumed” protec- in the LGBT communities. In May 2011, stealth, and not visible, can just as easily to Canada. These are requirements to get the tions under the Ontario Human Rights Code they released their national study regarding become a victim if outed either by accident subsidy for building these installments. and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Homophobia, Bi-phobia, and Transphobia in or intentionally. People can lose their liveli- So to put this in perspective, the Green Freedoms, the transgender population is con- Canadian schools. In their report “Every hoods, family and friends; find themselves Energy Act affects the current model in a tinually marginalized and prevented access Class in Every School” they wrote: homeless; and again be at increased risk for number of ways. Clean energy is being sold to employment, healthcare, housing, educa- - 90 per cent of trans youth hear transpho- violence. for more than it is actually worth to help fund tion, legal access, etc. They published this bic comments daily or weekly from other So, on November 20, please take a the production of the equipment and create finding in 1999 and 2000 when they wrote: students moment to say a silent prayer of remem- production related jobs. Not only is green “There are, arguably, few groups in society - 23 per cent of trans students reported brance for lives lost; lives that had meaning, energy more expensive to produce in the first today who are as disadvantaged and disen- hearing transphobic comments daily or love and peace. Lives lost for no other reason place, but the government is also forcing franchised as the transgendered community. weekly from teachers than being born transgendered. Remember Ontarians to foot the bill for manufacturing Transphobia combined with the hostility of - 74 per cent reported being verbally those who have been maimed or injured that that could be outsourced to other countries society to the very existence of transgen- harassed about their gender expression they may resume their lives. for a fraction of the cost. Need more proof dered people are fundamental human rights - 25 per cent reported having been physi- Human Rights can never be exclusive. that this is a public approval pitch? When issues” (Policy on Discrimination and cally harassed because of their gender About the Author: Kimberley is a trans- touring before the election, McGuinty asked Harassment because of Gender Identity, expression gender advocate/effectivist working for workers at a solar panel manufacturing plant March 30, 2000. p. 2; Toward a Commission - 24 per cent reported having personal equality for the Transgender Population to turn on all the machines for a photo shoot. Policy on Gender Identity; Discussion Paper; property damaged or stolen. through local, provincial and national Creating new jobs is fantastic, but let’s October 1999. p. 42). - Transgender students were far more like- thrusts. She is a part-time professor with focus on what we do well in Canada instead Factoid: 36 per cent of Ontario’s transgen- ly than sexual minority students (lesbian, gay Fanshawe College. of artificially creating an industry for appear- der population has completed college or uni- or bi-sexual) to be harassed or assaulted ance’s sake. 8 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

CREDIT: AUDIO BLOOD MEDIA The Archives will be performing at APK Live on November 17. The Archives’ recording history

istry, the band made its lineup debut chops necessary to make a big CREDIT: SCOPE DIGITAL MEDIA with a packed set at Toronto’s impression on our music scene and Kim Wempe and Gabrielle Papillon make a tour stop at London Music Silver Dollar with a performance beyond, so watch them for exciting Club on November 18. described as blistering and ener- developments as the new year rolls BOBBYISMS BOBBY FOLEY getic. Now, a short ways into the along. future, The Archives have returned Luckily, you needn’t take my A little bit country with a new self-titled EP, one full of word for it — The Archives are power and potential. stopping into APK Live at 340 BOBBY FOLEY different places,” she reflected. “I I write about random things a lot. From the moment the record Wellington Rd. on November 17 INTERROBANG find inspiration comes as soon as I write a lot about random things. begins with “Home”, a real sense of with Waterbodies and Truence to November 18 is going to be a you move out of that zone. That’s Did you know that before his pass- familiarity is struck between the make their latest mark here on good night at London Music Club what happens for me, anyway — ing, Michael Jackson kept a record- band and listener. The garage-fused London audiences. Admission is $5 thanks to the dulcet tones of coun- it’s important that I feel at home ing studio and engineer on call 24 crunch of the guitars add a sense of and doors on this 19-plus event try folk artists Kim Wempe, a when I’m recording, but when I’m hours a day in case he woke up with shimmer and energy to the track, open at 9 p.m. Nova Scotian from Saskatchewan, writing it’s cool not to be at home, an idea for a song? He believed that which eerily compels you to sing For more information on The and Gabrielle Papillon, originally to see new places.” if he didn’t get his ideas recorded along even before you know the Archives and their new EP, visit from Montréal. Touring together Papillon is no stranger to travel right away, God would give them to words. That energy is maintained as them online at until the end of the month, the pair either; the Montréal native grew up Prince instead. “Two Far Gone” begins, shifting insidethearchives.com or by fol- bring their show to London during with music, forming countless And speaking of good uses of dynamics with ease as they smoke lowing them on Twitter the most westerly reaches of their bands throughout high school recording time, I’ve been listening a in the sort of ’90s alternative @thearchivesband. You can hear a tour before going back to Quebec since first picking up a guitar at lot lately to the new self-titled EP flavour that made Limblifter so couple of their new songs on their before December. age 14. She released her first from The Archives, a group out of near and dear to us all. MySpace and Facebook profiles, No stranger to the road, Wempe album in 2001 but returned to Toronto. Recently named the It’s never fair to say that any but pick up their full EP at your first made her home in Nova Scotia in school to complete her degrees Coffee Shop Project’s Artist of the band sounds like any other, but The opportunity — which could be as a 2007 after leaving her home out before returning with new material Month for November, The Archives are able to change sonic free download if you visit an inde- west. The move, which seemed and new perspective. Archives’ EP has been featured on direction so smoothly that it sounds pendent café in Toronto this month daunting was rumouredly In addition to the tour with download cards available in inde- like listening to an album by the – more details at unplanned, turned out to be much Wempe — Papillon’s third venture pendent cafés in Toronto. Foo Fighters — from the subtle, csp.audioblood.com. more of a blessing than a curse. across Canada — she is planning The road to here has been a bit textured “The City” with its effort- And for more of the latest music “I absolutely fell in love with the the details around the release of her rocky for the young band; formed less choruses to the sharp “Tiger news, views and streams, consider music scene out here,” Wempe third album, with the party set to by Anthony Menecola (bass, Hugs” closing the record, The following this column on Twitter said of her new home. “It’s funny, happen on November 29 in vocals) and Crispin Day (guitars) in Archives have produced a remark- @fsu_bobbyisms or on Tumblr at no matter where you are, you kind Montréal, the last date of their cur- 2009, the band released its debut EP able work of music and are defi- bobbyisms.com. If like me you’re of absorb what’s going on around rent tour. Papillon has prefaced the Hail Caesar but couldn’t cement nitely worthy of their place on the always looking for new sounds and you, and that’s what happened in release by slowly posting material the lineup until more recently when radar. bands, consider also checking out the east coast for me — I wrote a on her MySpace profile at Kevin White (drums) and Will It’s always exciting to take in a the Music Recommendations song and the east–coastness of it myspace.com/gabriellepapillon. Gooch (guitars) came on board. band that is still actively and furi- thread in our FSU social network. started to come out. It means a lot For more information on the Armed with a new brotherhood ously writing its history; The Enjoy the new sounds, I’m out of to me to have that aspect on the tour or to hear music by either and inflated by a sense of chem- Archives have the charisma and words. record, it was inspired by my move artist, check them out online. More and by the east coast music scene.” information on Wempe can be If you’ve lived in any Maritime found at kimwempe.com and on area — or even if you haven’t — Twitter @kimwempemusic; Get down with Two Crown King the album conjures up a feeling of Papillon can be found at nostalgia and places you at one of gabriellepapillon.com and on the great kitchen parties of legend. Twitter @gabpapillon. BOBBY FOLEY more stoked to be playing an old how we feel. INTERROBANG Wempe has captured the imagina- The gig is at London Music stomping ground. Fans are remark- Released July 1, their EP boasts tion of the region and worked it Club on November 18. Admission Since releasing their latest ably able to identify with each six strong songs that range from into her unique folk roots sound. is $8 and doors open at 8:30 p.m. self–titled EP in July, local band member in the band; born within bombastic funk and hip hop to “I think with writing, it’s impor- Wempe and Papillon will be joined Two Crown King has been gaining Fanshawe’s walls, Two Crown smooth pop and soul. What’s tant to get yourself out of your by special guest Allison Brown. momentum here in London and King has grown in the last few more, the band wants you to have comfort zone and try to write in beyond. And while the band con- years to include a fuller family of their album absolutely free — tinues to make every performance artists regardless of their schools. available on their website at feel like a homecoming, they’re That family wasn’t built exclu- twocrownking.com/freealbum — likely to stay on everyone’s minds sively of fans, either; the band is and often hand out download cards Project Red Ribbon . . . and lips for a while yet to come. warm and approachable and it’s at their shows. Get the album, lis- On November 18, Two Crown easy to see how much they enjoy ten to it loudly, and if you like it, King is returning to London in a interacting with their fans at gigs, a share it with everyone you know. headlining appearance at Rum measure of class that sadly eludes For more information on Two Runners with guests StereoKid, so many acts these days. Crown King, visit their sharp new My Son The Hurricane and DJ Also commendable is the band’s website at twocrownking.com or DoubleDown, marking their first presence on social media — inter- follow them on Twitter tie one on for safety gig in town since they opened for acting regularly with their fans and @twocrownking. Their gig at Rum Arkells at the University of followers on Facebook, Twitter Runners on November 18 is a Western Ontario a month ago. and more, Two Crown King is set- licensed all ages event, with doors this holiday season give the gift of sober driving The show was brilliant; The ting a strong example for their con- opening at 9 p.m. Advance tickets Wave at UWO was filled and temporaries and sending a clear are $7 and are available from buzzing with students. The band message to their fans that they’re D–Tox Clothing, Grooves Twitter: @MADDldn listening to us and appreciate that Records, Tequila Rose downtown was on top of their game, as tight www.maddlondon.com Facebook: MADD London Chapter as they’ve ever been but all the we’re taking the time to tell them or online via ticketscene.ca. 9 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

hue knows where the heart is

MADISON FOSTER playing at their favourite venue, Roaster, while sister Jessica enjoys INTERROBANG Call The Office. “It’s kind of like a visiting Springbank Park. Finck The amount of energy that filled home for us,” answered Finck and Schmidt both agreed that see- Call The Office on November 3 when asked about the benefits of ing family, including Schmidt’s came as no surprise as friends and playing CTO. “It’s always fun dogs, was the best highlight, but family crowded near the stage to playing this place. We always have also cruising downtown and seeing see London locals hue. Even with friends, family and lots of other all the changing art since they try the unfortunate news that show people come out and it’s just a to make it to London about once a headliner Hey Ocean had to step warming experience.” month. Although Andrew Jones is down from the lineup, it didn’t “I remember the time we played not a native of London, he stated keep loved ones away from cheer- here with Lights and there wasn’t that Old South was his favourite ing on the Call The Office regu- even room to move,” said Schmidt part of London. The band drove lars. as the band rehashed favourite through that neighbourhood once The band – consisting of memories at CTO. “I just remem- but promised to take Jones through Londoners Danny Paton Jr. (guitar, ber having to create a cha-cha line Wortley Village in the future. vocals), Jessica Paton (keyboard, to get gear off the stage and in the hue, who describes their sound vocals), Darcy Finck (guitar, key- end having to throw 100 pound as an eclectic pop rock sound, said board), and Andrew Schmidt amps through the air.” that although the music on the (drums) – made the move to “We always used to come here album contains more of a colourful Toronto, one by one, over the last for the funk nights on Wednesday. and jolly feeling, they are still get- six years as a way to find new We were playing a show around ting into the groove of where they CREDIT: MICLORDZ.COM inspirations and to meet new peo- New Years and DJ Mo Gravy was fit in the music scene. If there was Mic Lordz & Sauce Funky will be holding a CD release party at the Out ple, like Scarborough native and there, and she would always play any reason to be unsure of their Back Shack on November 25. bass player Andrew Jones. “We’ve “If You Want Me to Stay” by Sly sound, it did not show on met so many people and made so and the Family Stone,” remem- November 3 when they played a many connections,” said Schmidt. bered Finck, “So we decided to set that filled the venue with enthu- “So our musical hand is just kind cover it, just for two minutes or so. siasm as well as a set that started Mic Lordz & Sauce Funky of stretching further.” Although As soon as we started playing, the and ended with two unfinished, they may describe themselves as entire audience was on the stage.” untitled tracks – a treat to those small fish in a big city, definite Besides playing a familiar and who have supported the band over success has been seen for the band friendly venue, the top reason the the years and continue to make bringing their sound to since the move. Especially over the band loves playing in London and being back in London a pleasant past summer with the release of a being in a familiar setting was eas- experience. new album, Starting Fires and a ily the home cooking of Danny and Jessica concluded by saying, Out Back Shack music video for their track “The Jessica’s mother, including “It’s comfort. When you feel com- Bump”, which has made its way spaghetti and Caesar salad. Each fortable with where you are and Describe what fans can expect onto Much Music’s rotation. member also had their own person- your environment, you’re going to on this new record. Despite the change in scenery, hue al favourite things to do while in play a good show. You’re just “The buzz we have gotten from always enjoys the small pleasures their hometown. Danny loves to inspired by the people you’re MY 15 MINUTES our new single has been pretty pos- of a hometown show, especially grab a coffee from the Little Red with.” WITH... itive. We have invested a lot of TAYLOR MARSHALL everything in this project whether it be time, money, blood, sweat, tears; the whole nine, so we are Praise for a bigger sound The party of the year is coming really expecting a lot. We’re really here to Fanshawe College. Mic pushing towards moving in the MADISON FOSTER Lordz & Sauce Funky are holding direction of getting some serious INTERROBANG the release show for their highly management and labels. We just anticipated album at the Out Back feel ready now. It’s not like we The first time I sat down and lis- Shack on November 25. This band were writing for that, but we did tened to Ben Wilkins’ self-titled – comprised of Dayun “Bootsk” feel that it was our time to push album, the first thing I thought to Marjanovic (lead vocals), Mike forward on another plateau. myself was, “Great, another Ben “AlerG” O’Phee (lead vocals), Everything from our fans loving it Folds sound-alike. Just what the Matte Lalonde (guitarist), John to making new fans to making music world needs.” But as I made “Rogé” Rodgers (bass) and Liam head way in the ‘industry’; there my way through the album and MacNaughton (drums) – knows are quite a few things. I think we even the first track, I changed my how to party and will take you are achieving that just from the mind quickly. Although Wilkins along for the ride with their off- positive feedback from the first does have a voice that could easily the-wall stage presence and catchy single of the record.” be compared to Ben Folds, he is beats that infuse rap, hip-hop and What are you most looking backed by a rich and full instru- rock. I recently interviewed forward to at the upcoming CD mental sound that makes the music Marjanovic over the phone on release show at the Out Back unique in his own way. The London, Ontario-born November 3: Shack? CREDIT: MILAGRORECORDS.COM What drives you and the rest “Well, it’s been a while since singer/songwriter, whose debut London native Ben Wilkins’ new self-titled record has a big sound sure to of the band to keep making we’ve been in London. We have album hit record stores on October hook in audiences everywhere. music? been focused a lot with touring in 18, has already heard a great “We all have a love for music the United States over the past year amount of praise for his advanced his return to Montreal that Wilkins the few weeks since the release of the and that’s number one. You do and we have been busy touring music ability, voice and pop-driven was approached by acclaimed engi- self-titled album, it will be no sur- things because you love them, and with some other artists and that has piano melodies. All of these fall neer Pascal Shefteshy (who has in prise for Ben Wilkins to move for- if none of us were in love with the really helped us in every aspect. into place when listening to tracks the past worked with musicians ward into the spotlight with this music we are making or the cre- We are really excited to come back such as “Back Of My Head”, with such as Sarah McLachlan and debut album, with its rich and warm ation of it, I don’t think we would to London to see our fan base. its powerful breakdowns of harmo- Rufus Wainwright) to record an melodies that will be admired by fans have any drive for it, so I think They haven’t seen us in a long time nizing piano and strings, and album. The finished result was fit- well into future projects by the artist. that’s number one. Number two and we are excited to present to “Chameleon”, a vocal-driven jazz- tingly described as “an ageless and Released with Milagro Records, right now I think that with the way them where we are now as a group. influenced number, which I believe enduring classic pop record” by the the self titled album by Ben things are with different music and I love performing (in the Out Back to be the stand-out track on the Morburn Music blog. Wilkins is available in record the stuff you are hearing on the Shack), it’s been a while. It’s kind album. It’s no surprise that the Thanks to the positive and rave stores now. For more information, radio and things of that nature, it’s of a small room, but the sound strong piano sound that plays back- reviews that have become known in check out benwilkinsmusic.com. almost like a competitive stand- there is amazing and the people up to Wilkins’ powerful tenor point. We want to get our kind of who work there are always really comes from 13 pianos that were music out there in a broad spec- cool. (London) always brings out a recorded in unison with 24 musi- trum, mass media format. We have very energetic crowd – people cians to create an orchestra of traveled around the U.S. and in drinking, having a good time and sounds that includes strings, brass, Canada and people either say they ready to party, so we’re just percussion, winds and a small choir. haven’t heard of us or that they expecting a fun, wild night and we A genuine music lover, Wilkins wish there was more of our kind of are just going to get up there and left London at the age of 18 to study sound out there, so that drives us as do what we do and put on a spec- Classical Trumpet at McGill well. I guess number three would tacular show. We know we are University in Montreal. It was there be we just love to play live and get going to have a lot of old fans out that he was able to soak up as much the new stuff out to our fans there and we’re hoping to get a lot composition, arranging, singing, because they are always asking of new fans come out as well.” theory and jazz harmony as possi- when the new projects are coming To get tickets for their show, ble. After graduation, he received a out, so there’s always that motiva- visit the Biz Booth on campus. For scholarship to study Mandarin in tion as well. So I guess those more information on the band, visit China where he spent the better part would probably be the top three their website at miclordz.com. of the year at the Shanghai points that really drive us.” Conservatory of Music. It was after 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Diamonds & Plastic a multi-faceted gem Ruby has some JAYMIN PROULX INTERROBANG rough spots If you listen to the first song on Ian Kelly’s Diamonds & Plastic, you may be fooled into believing JAYMIN PROULX the entire album is one consecutive INTERROBANG fast, bouncy album with no twists or turns. Certainly it won’t have ballads or sweet-sounding lullaby melodies. There will certainly be Toronto’s Eric St-Laurent trio is no cleverly written lyrics or a crit- a jazz band with roots in Afro- ical, but not jaded, view on life and Cuban rhythms and elements of society. jazz and blues joined together. But you would be wrong. This is Comprised of Eric St-Laurent (gui- Kelly. This is the man who earlier tar), Michel DeQuevedo (percus- released his album Speak Your sion) and Jordan O’Connor (bass), Mind that sold 40,000 copies over the band had a strange assortment of encounters before settling down more to the forefront. The two years before the release of melodies are slightly repetitive and Diamonds & Plastic. The to make music as a trio. comical Kelly and shows his realized that he was pretty good – To begin with, St-Laurent and one begins to suspect how the next Francophone from Montréal even melody will carry out. Vocals can started his own home recordings CREDIT: BERNARD BRAULT O’Connor met twice: once while Ian Kelly’s newest release is Diamonds & Plastic. enhance a jazz album and with rep- for his first album, Insecurity, and working on a recording session and then a decade later at an apart- etition carrying on, it makes for a learned to play a slew of instru- nice break. ments while writing, recording and humorous, lighter side. “White so his journey began. ment party. Though they didn’t Wedding” showcases Kelly’s Kelly’s strength lies in well- recognize each other, someone told “Umumamatheka” is a standout producing that album. track, showing some uniqueness Kelly isn’t seamless, but he’s fondness of Billy Idol with an written lyrics, powerful vocals and them they had worked on the same acoustic version of the classic guitar skills. He could add some album the decade before and pecu- and pretty world music harmonies. talented. His vocal range is broad That’s also the point during the and he morphs from happy-go- British punk-rock tune. lighter melodies with the album to liar encounters ensued. Kelly plays acoustic, nylon and break up the heartache, but if that’s DeQuevedo and St-Laurent met album where things begin to pick lucky, to intense, quiet and private. up. “Wild Intent” is also strong and “I Would Have You” is a fresh electric guitar and although he is a what’s natural for the time being, while at a jazz club in 2001, down- solo artist, he’s accompanied by then so be it. The multi-faceted ing shots of tequila, and later reen- awakens the steel drum playing of spin on a hopeful lover, and the the band. “Breaking at the Seams” song pumps and dances. “Your other background artists. His first artist is definitely no diamond in countered each other in 2007 while break came when he volunteered at the rough. living on the same street. displays some strong vocal ability Garden”, however, is a slow, dep- by Julie Crochtiere and brings the recating analysis of why he’s Théâtre St-Denis where he was For more information, visit The trio have been familiar in working with the sound crew at an iankellysmusic.com and the jazz community in Toronto and album some more power. pained and misused – certainly not For more information, visit eric- your standard poppy fare and cer- Alanis Morissette concert. Since myspace.com/iankellysmusic to the Toronto Jazz Festival. they were short an act, Kelly vol- hear samples of his album and con- Ruby is a good album, but it st-laurent.com or tainly not a boring album. myspace.com/ericstlaurent. “Drinking Alone” brings a funny, unteered his performing skills and cert details. lacks something that could bring it

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Food for thought Relish your date night

MARK & JESSICA WILKIE-FACCHIN each style of burger. Each named that you get are quite large and INTERROBANG in an interesting manner. There are almost impossible to eat like you Ok, so everyone loves burgers, over 40 to choose from, so this would a normal burger. We found right? Well, have you heard of takes a while. Your choices range that we had to cut the whole thing Relish? from “The Tucker and Taz” (extra in half to get a bite, but they are Relish, located at 135 Wortley cheesy) to “The Grazing Hippie” definitely worth it. Our burgers Rd., is a gourmet burger joint in (bean sprouts and spinach added) were cooked perfectly and piled Wortley Village that’s taking to “The Smokin’ Shanzty” (bour- high with toppings. London by storm. Jessica and I vis- bon bbq sauce, two types of bacon, Relish is a place that has done a ited Relish on her birthday for din- cheese, onion and mayo). Don’t lot for itself over a short period of ner and we took notes. worry if you just like the plain time, and upon eating there, it’s Relish, in a word, is cool, and stuff, they offer one with the tradi- easy to see why. We both enjoyed you can see instantly how it’s tional burger toppings as well. ourselves and recommend anyone gained its reputation. From the If you’re really hungry, you to check it out at least once. The CREDIT: DREAMSTIME.COM Eating frugally: it just makes cents. moment you walk in, the wafting might want to try “The Fat prices are affordable and it’s a aroma of cooking burgers hits you Bastard” which consists of three great place to go with friends or for and you can feel your stomach start burger patties, a lot of cheese, two a date night. With friendly service to growl. You have a choice to dine types of bacon and a few other top- and bottomless drinks, Relish is a inside or out on the patio if it’s pings. At $25 after tax, this last nice way to spend an evening. From ramen to riches summer. I warn you, though, get option is best saved for either the After you finish dining, we both very hungry or those practicing for recommend taking a stroll up and there early because this place can it may benefit you to check out fly- an eating competition. down the streets and take in the fill up pretty quickly on a Friday or ers and stock up when there are Now that you’ve selected your nice, quiet atmosphere of Wortley Saturday night. We chose to dine good sales. burger, you still have two more Village, a community maybe not inside due to weather and once we These 10 low-cost foods also were seated they placed before us choices to make: a side and a rel- many of you have seen before. Nutrition Ambition Emily Nixon provide endless easy home-dining ish. For a side, you can choose For more info, check out the most challenging part of our options. You are only limited by from handmade pinwheel fries, Relish’s website at relishhamburg- evening: the menu. your creativity. For example, eggs, mac and cheese, salads or er.com. Relish’s menu is laid out in an Notorious B.I.G. once said, “Mo a notorious breakfast food, can be coleslaw. The relish selection is an Quality: 4/5 organized way, but there is much money, mo problems.” As much as mixed with your canned tomatoes, interesting touch and it comes Staff: 4/5 to choose from. The process goes they might admire “Big Poppa” favourite vegetables and sprinkled down to exploration. Jess and I Affordability: 3.5/5 like this: first you choose which himself, most of today’s college with some grated cheddar cheese both chose the Smoky Avocado Atmosphere: 4.5/5 patty you’d like to eat. The choices students would disagree on this to create a cheap and high protein relish. It had a bit of a kick to it and Total: 16/20 include top sirloin beef, salmon, point. meal appropriate for any time of complemented our meal nicely. Have questions, comments or bison and veggie, to name a few. Certainly, it seems that many of day. Chop up those potatoes, et The food is served in wire bas- suggestions? Feel free to e-mail us Next, you have a list of pre-con- our problems today are caused by a voilà: home fries (minus the cafe- kets with classic red and white at [email protected] structed toppings that make up lack of money, not the contrary. teria costs) on the side. checked paper lining. The patties Many students attempt to compen- Peanut butter and banana sand- sate for their low budgets by buy- wiches were Elvis’ favourite for a ing those cheap, over-processed reason. Peanut butter (used spar- What you need to know about credit cards foods that are commonly found on ingly) makes an excellent, nutri- sale in any convenience store. tionally dense addition for those Unfortunately, the foods that tend who are short on time and prefer to to be the cheapest and require the snack on the go. Bananas, though least preparation are often the relatively high in carbohydrates for worst for our health. a fruit, provide an unbeatable TALKING CASH There are ways for students to source of potassium and vitamins. JEREMY WALL save cash on food without sacrific- They are also highly portable, so ing taste or nutrition. The follow- you can bring them to school to ing 10 foods will keep both your stave off hunger between classes, Credit cards suck. They can be stomach and bank account full for saving you money and the guilt as addictive as any drug. Unlike longer. that comes from scarfing down a some other addictions, though, I Stock up on: donut on the way to your next tuto- think it’s feasible to control one’s 1. Eggs rial. credit card spending. The way 2. Tuna Pasta, rice and vegetables are credit cards operate is also decep- 3. Beans basics for easy and inexpensive tively complex. Our culture, how- 4. Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes student dinners. Buying whole ever, has an addiction to credit and 5. Whole Wheat Pasta wheat options gives you more credit card overspending is one 6. Whole Wheat Rice bang for your buck, as these grains symptom of this addiction. Rehab 7. Frozen Vegetables keep you feeling full and satisfied may be on the way. Ask Greece. 8. Canned Tomatoes longer. Frozen vegetables (once Or Ireland. Or Spain. Or Italy. 9. Peanut Butter thawed) are convenient, low in Many students here at Fanshawe 10. Bananas calories and high in vitamins. You may have been offered a student Not only are these foods inex- can add them to enhance virtually credit card along with your student pensive, many of them are also any dinner dish and you may even loan if you have a loan through a considered staples at grocery find yourself eating less, due to the CREDIT: ALANSMONEYBLOG.COM bank. Other than your student loan, stores. This is important for stu- high water and fibre content. your credit card may be your first dents who don’t have time to trav- Eating economically may seem Interest is calculated daily and thing above 700. A passable score el around in search of specialty diet difficult at first, but it’s easy once experience with borrowing. There added monthly. You’ve typically is above 600 (although that still are a number of things about cred- foods. As for brand-names, the dis- you get down to the basics (and I got 21 days after the statement date can be quite low for some purpos- count/no-name brand will general- don’t mean Kraft Dinner). With it cards you need to know about to pay off your total balance before es). Anything below that and before you get in over your head, ly be just as good when it comes to these foods, you can eat up while interest is charged. This is the one you’re considered a credit risk. these foods. However, if you pre- you save up... the only thing get- such as credit limits, grace periods, minor advantage to credit cards. If If you pay your credit card on interest rates, other fees and your fer free-range eggs or are hooked ting fatter will be your wallet. you pay off your card to zero with- time, that can help your score. on a specific label of peanut butter, credit score. in those 21 days, you aren’t Getting behind on your payments If you have a credit card, it has a charged interest. can hurt your score. There are a limit. Student credit cards are usu- Here’s where it gets complex. couple of services you can access ally capped at about $500, First, you need to pay your entire that will provide your credit histo- although this varies. If you spend balance, not just the recent pur- ry and score: transunion.ca and over this limit, you’ll incur a fee, chases. Second, even though you equifax.ca. You can order your usually $20 or so. Worse yet, may have a 21-day grace period, free credit report from either of spending over this limit may interest is still accumulating during these services (the report is the change how much interest you’re those days. If you don’t pay off the same whichever service you charged on a permanent basis. balance in full, you’re charged choose). They have paid options, Typically you’re looking at some- interest for that time. The math can too, but the free report has every- where between 17 to 20 per cent be a tad complex, to say the least. thing you’ll need and I highly rec- annual interest, with some credit Your credit card can affect your ommend getting a credit report cards being as low as 10 per cent credit score either positively or sent to you. and some being way higher than 20 negatively. Credit scores are pretty Jeremy Wall is studying per cent. The ones above 20 per complex, too. They’re basically Professional Financial Services at cent tend to be for so-called ‘high- calculated using computer algo- Fanshawe College. He holds an er risk borrowers,’ such as those rithms that most people who work Honour’s Bachelor of Arts from the who have gone over their credit in finance don’t even understand. University of Western Ontario. limits in the past. A good score is typically some- ENRON: THE SMARTEST 5 GUYS IN THE ROOM This documentary chronicles the business practices of the Enron Corporation and the mistakes that ultimately led to its downfall.

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ENTERTAINMENT ON A BUDGET: LONDON’S BEST DEALS

ALISON MCGEE INTERROBANG WEDNESDAY

Being a student and being strapped for cash go hand What to do: Go rock climbing! in hand. Going out and having fun can be on the costly East Park Golf Gardens, side, but there are always deals to be had. Here are located at 1275 Hamilton Rd., offers London’s best easy-on-the-wallet entertainment deals, one hour of indoor rock climbing plus instruction for $14. (eastparkgolf.com) so you can go out and have a great time without SATURDAY breaking the bank every day of the week. Where to eat: Tiger Jacks, located at 842 Wharncliffe Rd. S. Wednesday is steak night at this kitschy bar What to do: Have a retro night! Downtown Kathy MONDAY and grill; get a New York-style 14-ounce steak for $11. Browns, located above the Honest Lawyer at 228 (tigerjacks.com) Dundas St., offers Vogue Saturdays. This retro dance What to do: Play bingo! Lucky Days Bingo, located party offers the best music from the ‘80s and ‘90s. at 359 First St., offers Monday night bingo starting at Doors open at 9 p.m. (downtownkathybrowns.ca) THURSDAY $10. Other weekday specials are available and always Where to eat: Winks, located at 551 Richmond St. changing. (luckydaysbingo.ca) What to do: Play paintball! Flagswipe Paintball, located Between 4 and 9 p.m., pizza and pastas are half price, Where to eat: Palasad, located at 777 Adelaide St. at 529 Phillip St., offers beginner and casual paintball ending up between $6 and $7. (winkseatery.com) North and 141 Pine Valley Blvd. Enjoy any classic admission for $35, which includes 500 paintballs, and gear rental for $10. (flagswipepaintball.com) wood oven pizza for half the regular price – it will end SUNDAY up costing between $6 and $10. (palasad.com) Where to eat: Wild Wing, located at 1319 Commissioners Rd. E. Get a pound of wings, available What to do: Go bowling and glow-in-the-dark mini- TUESDAY in over 100 flavours, and a pint of beer for $13. (www. golfing! Fleetway, located at 720 Proudfoot Ln., offers bestchickenwings.com) bowling, five- or ten-pin, for $4.30 per person per What to do: Go to the movies! Cineplex, located at game and glow-in-the-dark mini-golf for $6.45 per Masonville and Westmount malls; Rainbow Cinemas, person per round. (fleetwayfun.com) FRIDAY located at Citi Plaza downtown; and Empire Theaters, Where to eat: Symposium Cafe, located at 620 located at 983 Wellington Rd. S. all feature cheap What to do: See a play! The Palace Theater, located at Richmond St. If you go out for a relaxing Sunday night Tuesdays with tickets costing between $4 and $8 710 Dundas St. E., has shows almost every Friday night dessert, you can get two slices of gourmet cake for $7. each. (tinyurl.com/ldnonmovies) with average ticket prices around $23. Current and (symposiumcafe.com) Diary of Anne Frank Where to eat: Under the Volcano, located at 717 upcoming productions include , Nutcracker White Christmas Don’t forget, the FSU hosts free events all year round. Richmond St. Go for their Taco Tuesday buffet and get and . (palacetheatre.ca) Check out fsu.ca/events to see what’s coming up. your fill of authentic Mexican tacos. It’s all-you-can-eat Where to eat: Smoke-N-Bones, located at 855 for $14. (iloveunderthevolcano.com) Wellington Rd. Save a few bucks and go for lunch instead of a Friday night dinner. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., you can get a smoked quarter-chicken lunch for $5. (smoke-n-bones.ca) THE VALUE IN “I’m not one to actually ‘dive’ into the dumpsters,” she “Dumpster diving is fun, interesting and necessary,” explained. “(That) can be dangerous. There could she exclaimed. “I think in our modern world, where be a lot of things in there that could potentially cause you can walk into a store and find almost anything bodily harm: glass, needles, anything broken. So if I’m you want at any time of the year, we’ve really become ‘diving’ at a large dumpster, like outside major grocery desensitized. We don’t ever have to wait for anything, DUMPSTER stores or apartments or student housing, I try to just for example fruits and vegetables coming into season. pull garbage bags out or up high enough so that I can We don’t have to hunt or gather like our ancestors, like untie the bag and see what’s inside.” some cultures still do.” DIVING Maggie explained the ritual of a diver: never dump “I think there’s an innate survival instinct in us that’s the bags out! Part of being a dumpster diver is being engaged by dumpster diving: there’s something respectful and not leaving a mess. in us that drives us to search for food and the way our culture is now, we’re missing that. I also love the JAYMIN PROULX INTERROBANG Maggie is a vegan and follows a holistic way of life. adventure of looking for good food; you never know While living in Toronto, she found that there was an what you’re going to find, so that’s exciting too. Some abundance of organic markets that tossed away good days I’ll find enough food to last me all week, other quality organic food. Most of these markets would times maybe just a day or two.” mark their bins with “organic waste only,” so it was simple to spot and scavenge. Maggie admitted to falling on some hard times, which is why she began in the first place. But now, she said “These places throw away food that they can’t sell she believes she’ll always do it. “Based simply on because it’s not beautiful. Most people who shop at principle, there’s no reason for all this food to go to organic places are fairly affluent; they will pay for the waste.” best. So if it doesn’t look perfect it gets thrown out— even though I’ve paid for stuff in worse condition!” “It makes sense to keep up this as a lifestyle choice. Not only is it a good financial decision for me, it’s an Part of the culture of dumpster diving, is the term ethical choice too. To choose to use what has been freeganism. According to freegan.ca, “Freeganism is thrown away rather than continuing to feed into a way of life based on the belief that almost all work the wasteful system of overproduction and under- and monetary exchanges within a capitalist economy consumption makes sense. Like I said before: why contribute to myriad forms of exploitation such as keep buying and wasting when you can use up what kobreguide.com worker abuse, animal exploitation, hunger, ecological already exists? In June I spent a total of $27 on food. destruction, mass incarceration, war, inequitable According to Stats Canada, the average person One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. distribution of resources, commodification of women spends $244 per month. A little bike riding, a little and almost all issues addressed by social, ecological hunting and the unpredictability of what I’m going to This idiom is proving its value with the cult of dumpster and animal rights advocacy groups. It is a combination get … totally worthwhile. I’m eating beautiful, healthy, diving: a free, do-it-yourself method of collecting food of ‘free’ and ‘vegan’ and espouses a philosophy of organic food for free.” from the dumpsters of restaurants, supermarkets or living an ideal life.” one’s neighbourhood trash bins. For those who may want to learn more about the Part of the fear of dumpster diving is the dirty image it culture of dumpster diving, Maggie recommended Sound gross? Maybe. But it is also environmentally conjures. Why would you eat garbage when you can books like American Wasteland by Johnathan Bloom friendly and avoids those grocery bills that loom over get food from the store? and The Scavengers’ Manifesto by Anneli Rufus and students’ heads every month or so. Kristan Lawson. Maggie laughed when asked this question. “Why Maggie F. (last name withheld to protect privacy) is would you pay money for something that’s perfectly For more information on freeganism, visit freegan.ca or a former Fanshawe student who took to dumpster good and safe to eat when you could get it for free?” wastedfood.com. Also, foodnotbombs.net is a website diving with a vengeance. Not one to be afraid of nosy that promotes free vegan and vegetarian meals to onlookers, Maggie has been active in dumpster diving Point taken. those in need. since she first lived in London in 2009. She now lives in Oakville.

DIVA ON A DIME

JAYMIN PROULX INTERROBANG

Frugal fashionistas looking for some penny-pinching ways to save on hairstyling, massages, manicures, pedicures and other grooming essentials can find plenty of great deals around London. Here are four establishments that fit every need, from your styled hair to your pedicured feet.

Starting at the top of the head is DeVog Hair Salon, located in Citi Plaza on King Street and Wellington Road. DeVog has been in business for 13 years and offers a cut and style for $18, and has a package dittoandco.com drozfans.com 3.bp.blogspot.com thegeorge.com available for colour, foils, cut and style for $75. come to us to get their eyebrows threaded because D’Arcy Lane has been educating massage therapy “We pride ourselves on doing quality work and we not many places in London offer it,” she added. students since 1986. “Our student clinic offers train our students to be able to work in high-end “People tend to be happy when they leave!” Call massages to the public for only $25, including your salons, so our prices are drastically cheaper — 519-936-2932 to book an appointment. initial assessment. Massage can benefit many people sometimes less than half the price of those in the with various conditions and injuries, from tendonitis more popular salons in London,” stated Director of Another beauty salon is Posh Pedicure Lounge, to migraines from arthritis to rotator cuff injuries,” Client Services Deanna Twiddy. located at 57 York St. It is owned by Penny Rumming said Laraine Lavigne, Director of Education. and offers similar services: manicures ($28), “We also offer hair extensions and makeup services pedicures ($45), the six-week “Biter Babe” package Lavigne also said that massage can increase as well as part-time makeup classes. Our students for those nail-biters ($105), waxing, facial massages lymphatic drainage and promote healthy circulation are talented, but they don’t necessarily perform and tons of stylish packages for a girls’ night out. while also promoting relaxation and decreasing these services at the speed that a professional If you have a younger sister or young daughter, the muscular tension and tenderness. Having a hard would, so if you have the time and the patience, you princess mani/pedi is for her: it is $22 for a pedicure time falling asleep? Massage may help. can achieve your look for much, much less.” To book and $14 for a manicure. an appointment, call 519-439-8540, or visit devog. “Typically a Registered Massage Therapist within com for more information. What makes Posh Pedicure Lounge stand out is its the city of London would cost upwards of $65 to array of packages such as “Hot Date” ($88), “Posh $80 per hour. Our student clinic provides massage On to the face! Jade Nails at 25 Oxford St. W. in Getaway” ($90) or the “Lunchalicious” package that treatments for just $25.” the Alibi Plaza offers waxing and threading eyebrows offers a 40-minute quickie pedicure and a sandwich for $7 as well as affordable prices for full leg waxing ($39). They even offer packages where you can There are a variety of techniques they practice: ($38) and half-leg and bikini area ($20 each). As well, choose from pole dancing, reflexology, palm reading, Swedish massage, sports massage (pre- and they offer nail services such as acrylic or gel nails, sushi making or Party Girl makeup application. Visit post-event), deep tissue work, frictions, trigger manicures ($13) and pedicures ($25). They also offer poshpedicurelounge.com for more information, or point release and relaxation techniques using eyelash and eyebrow tint, eyelash extensions and a call 519-433-7674 to book an appointment. hydrotherapy (cold and hot applications). To book a slew of other beauty treatments. They also offer a 10 massage, call 519-673-4420. per cent discount for Fanshawe students. A massage might be the perfect way to end a busy work or school week, and for that you can head to Check out some of the fun and sophisticated salons, “Most girls get the pedicure and manicure and D’Arcy Lane at 627 Maitland St. manicure and pedicure shops and massage places Brazilian wax,” stated the enthusiastic owner, Trang around town. Saving a buck just got a whole lot Nguyen. “A lot of students from Brampton or Toronto prettier! FASHION CONSCIOUS WITH A FASHION CONSCIENCE

JAYMIN PROULX INTERROBANG proprietor since June 15.

Coach purses? Nine West high-heeled pumps? A “The store (was) consignment and vintage, so I wanted great-fitting pair of Guess jeans? to keep the theme going. I would describe my store as being very fashion forward. I believe that we waste If you are eager for a weekend of shopping, so much in North America, so I wanted to recycle consignment stores and quality used clothing stores clothing, giving it ‘another life.’ I only accept clothing are the definite answers. The items above are just a few in perfect condition and I price it to sell. I compare my of many that you can find at three stores in particular. pricing to Kijiji or eBay.” If you are looking for clothes suitable for school or evenings out on the town, check out these places! Rummery described his clientel as being everything from frugal fashionistas to the high-fashion crowd Close to Fanshawe is Mine 101 located in the Bellwoods shopping along Richmond Row. Plaza on the corner of Gammage and Oxford Street East. It is owned by the Women’s Community House The bright and trendy boutique contains vintage and managed by Rachelle Lamarche. It is not a and current jewelry by local artists. It sells men and consignment store, but an organized used clothing women’s clothing and cutting edge club wear. If you store that merges well with the high fashion clothing want the perfect dress for Jacks, Mesh is the place stores in the city. People can donate used clothing that to get it! is fashionable, trendy and in demand, and nothing is Mesh is a consignment shop, which Rummery turned away in hopes of helping a woman or child in operates on a 60/40 rate – when an item sells, 60 per need. cent of the price goes to him and 40 per cent to the “We’re a social enterprise, which means the Women’s owners. Clothing is kept for two months: if it doesn’t Community House owns this store. All the clothing sell in that time, he’ll donate it, return it or re-consign if is community donated, so it comes in through our he believes it will sell. shelters at 101 Wellington Rd. What’s not chosen Further west from downtown is Style 360 Selective by the women who are staying there comes here,” Consignment. It is owned and managed by Bobbi Lamarche explained. Thompson and is located 360 Springbank Dr. The “What we want to do is raise capital to fund our store opened in September 2009 and showcases high- children’s programs because we don’t receive core quality fashion in the way of business attire, evening funding. And we’re finding that sometimes there are wear and even clothes for a night on the town. There is more children in shelter than there are women as each also a wide assortment of shoes, purses, sunglasses, woman has two, three or more children. That’s our belts and jewelry. If you are eager to find that Coach mission here.” purse, Style 360 might just have that too!

Mine 101 sells men’s and women’s clothing, designer “We are a selective consignment store, and we give jewelry and shoes. everything a good inspection before we put it on the floor. We only take trusted brands and current designer “The difference with Mine 101 is that we launder every labels, so nothing more than two or three years old. piece of clothing and it’s meticulously sorted through, For the consumer, you want to inspect the clothes washed and steam-cleaned. On any given day, you and make sure there are no tears and stains—but you would find Banana Republic, Gap, Jones New York — won’t find that in my shop.” so from very high end, trendy stuff to Joe Fresh. Every day there are new things coming in!” Thompson explained that she takes in consignment items on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She “We are not a consignment store, but people can said they take in clothes seasonally: spring clothes are donate their stuff here.” taken in January, summer clothes in March, fall clothes in August and winter clothes in October. Clothes They also work with Clothing for Charities who pick should be clean and fresh and on hangers for quick up the clothing not bought and distribute to shelters inspection. “We look for current, fashionable and in- throughout Ontario. They were instrumental in working demand clothes,” she added. with the Fanshawe Fashion Design program earlier this March to present a fashion show. “(Designers) made a lot of great clothes 20 years ago, but that’s not my market. My market likes current, “We just opened in March (of 2011). We had our grand trusted, designer clothes,” she continued. “Clothes opening fashion show with Fanshawe. The students from big mall brands sell here: Banana Republic, Max, came in and did our window display and they were Liz Claiborne, Jones, Calvin Klein, Guess, BCBG, very helpful and fashion-forward. They were in the Coach, Chanel, Betsey Johnson, Laundry by Shelli back, coordinating the fashion show and dressing the Segal and others … We also sell apparel including models. We look forward to working with them again yoga wear and jeans. We sell a ton of lululemon, Nike and open to having Fanshawe students get any kind and Adidas.” of experience!” So there you have it, fashionistas! Hit Richmond Row They even offer a reward program: for every $10 you in style, walk into your job interview with confidence spend, you get a stamp. After 12 stamps, you get $10 and set the tone for cool winter days while saving off. money at the same time!

Mesh is on John St., close to Richmond Row. The store is owned by Rex Rummery. He has been the sole EXPAND YOUR MIND WITHOUT DEFLATING YOUR WALLET

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BOBBY FOLEY INTERROBANG As an example, she recommended a book–sharing website called BookMooch (bookmooch.com). It’s a Cable representatives are staffed by people just like Every year, companies in North America give away simple website where users create a list of the books anyone else, and they can certainly relate when you millions of dollars in free goods and services — and they want to read and a list they’re willing to swap, call them up looking to simplify and save money — this not simply for contests or publicity, but to regular and although the user pays for the postage involved in is especially powerful if you’ve been a loyal customer consumers across the continent who express an sending their books to someone, the exchange itself for some time. In most cases, the only people who interest in or fondness for their product. is free. receive discounts or enticing promotions are the people who call in to complain, so you should take Consumers have more resources than ever before Although the rise of social media in recent years has advantage of the opportunities that they do. with the emergence of new ways to connect with each provided considerable benefits to savvy consumers, other or with the businesses they frequent. And, with the concept extends far beyond the walls of the But it doesn’t end there. If you’re going to be traveling, the personalization of the Internet that was ushered in Internet. In everyday life, you can apply the same sorts ask the train or airline representative if there are with the Web 2.0 era, it’s easier than ever to seek out of techniques in order to save you money. any opportunities to be upgraded as you leave. If savvy individuals who are more than happy to share you’re staying in a hotel, perhaps there’s a chance their tips for cutting costs. Of course, there’s a lot to be said for clipping coupons to upgrade your accommodations, such as canceled and complementing your purchases with savings bookings. And if ever you are out for a birthday, Not only do these new technologies and social media codes found on the Internet, but the single most anniversary or similar occasion, be sure to mention provide us new ways to communicate with and find powerful thing you can do to save your money is to ask that you’re celebrating. Businesses everywhere one another, but they also allow people to share — communicate with the businesses providing you appreciate opportunities for positive experiences things in exciting new ways, said Jennifer Jolly, a goods and services and you’ll find a lot more deals with their customers far more than simply appeasing tech correspondent and consumer journalist in San than you realized were available. complaints. Francisco. As an experiment, call up your cable provider or a Keeping costs down is as simple as finding your voice “Technology and the Internet allow people to share similar service, and ask them if they have any deals or and communicating your desires. Whether you clip things in a way that we were never able to before,” she discounts that may apply to you. Feel free to tell them coupons from the paper, seek out community services said in a segment called “How to Get Stuff for Free” about yourself; for instance, tell the representative through Kijiji, Freecycle or Craigslist, employ mobile on the Rachael Ray Show in January 2011. “What’s you speak to that you’re a student and looking for apps like Groupon or Foursquare for local discounts happening as a result is entire worlds and communities adjustments you can make to your services in order to or much, much more, the ability to save is in the hands are being built around getting stuff for free.” save money. Note that you should make it clear your of the person who is willing to ask for what they want. objective is to cut costs, and not necessarily to bundle services together — if you’re patient and pleasant, you will get what you ask for, just be sure that you’re not confusing the issue.

LONDON FOOD CO-OP MAY BE WORTH YOUR TIME

BOBBY FOLEY INTERROBANG

If you’re hungry for an alternative to your ordinary grocery shopping options, the WHAT THEY SELL London Co-op Store may be just the thing you’re looking for. Founded in 1970 in organically grown fruits and response to the high prices of foods found in vegetables health stores, the Co-op has been a unique place for Londoners to purchase local natural organically produced meat and dairy foods for over four decades. vegetarian and vegan alternatives to londonfoodcoop.org What makes the Co-op truly unique is its roots meat and dairy in the community. The store is a non-profit all-natural bread and baked goods operation that features only natural, locally produced goods that are minimally packaged health brand grocery products and processed and grown by independent fair trade coffees and teas ATTENTION HEALTHCARE STUDENTS farmers. Further, in order to shop at the Co- op, you must become a member and invest naturally sourced vitamins and other in it as well. supplements To belong to the Co-op, you must support it; natural health and beauty products Looking to expand your members all own shares in the store, paid environmentally friendly household in annual loans of $40 and weekly service products understanding of diabetes? charges that go towards covering the costs of operating it. Weekly fees are determined by magazines and other miscellaneous the amount of people you’re shopping for — items The Canadian Diabetes Association is holding the roughly indicative of how much food you will Southwest Diabetes Development Conference regularly purchase from the store — and are Saturday, November 19, 2011 offset by volunteer work shifts. If you’re browsing for a store that not London Convention Centre • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM only provides the finest in organic locally Members who volunteer are waived the produced foods but also reinforces a sense weekly service fees in exchange for their time Keynote speakers include: Breakout sessions include: of community and belonging and provides and effort put in around the store performing • Michael Cloutier, President & opportunity for volunteer work, look no further • Pharmacists’ role in the usual sort of tasks required to maintain a CEO of the Canadian Diabetes than 621 Princess Ave. in downtown London. diabetes care grocery: stocking shelves, cleaning the store Association • Cultural dynamics in healthcare or performing cashier duties. Additionally, For more information on the London Co- • Sidra Riszi, Team Lead, Chronic • Physical activity & diabetes annual general meetings are called at which op Store or for membership inquiries, Disease Management Ontario members are all able to vote to find democratic • Mental health & diabetes contact 519–679–0570 by phone or visit Ministry of Health & Long-Term • Cultural & ethical approaches solutions to the decisions requiring attention londonfoodcoop.org. as the store grows, with each household Care to the prevention and afforded one vote. management of diabetes $25.00 for students • The cost of diabetes-to the (price includes lunch) It’s that kind of devotion to the Co-op that individual and the system makes members so loyal and willing to do their part; the Co-op is a product of the hard work Contact Daniel Lake to register and devotion of each of its members, and has [email protected] thrived for over 40 years on the principle that 519-673-1630 x.222 you get out of it what you put in. Or register online at www.regonline.com/diabetesconference THE TASTY PRODUCT THAT COULD SAVE YOU A TON OF GREEN

ERIKA FAUST INTERROBANG CARPET STAIN REMOVER TOILET CLEANER Resolve: 81¢/100mL Toilet Duck: 46¢/100mL When you think about it, cleaning can be pretty Vinegar Solution: 9¢/100mL Vinegar: 18¢/100mL expensive. If you buy specialty cleaning products for your fl oors, carpets, windows, bathroom, kitchen If you have pets (or a lot of wild parties), then this Pour a little vinegar into your toilet bowl, swish it and more, it can really add up. simple mixture is your best friend. Blot the stain and around with a toilet brush, and let sit overnight for a fl ush it with water. Apply a solution of equal parts throne fi t for a king or queen. But there’s a product you likely already have vinegar and cool water, then blot up, rinse again (especially if you like French fries) that can do all and let it dry. Not only will this clear the stain, it will WINDOW CLEANER the work of regular household cleaners, but leave eliminate odors as well. Windex: 42¢/100mL a ton of money in your wallet and keep the Earth a Vinegar Solution: 9¢/100mL little greener, too. With these tips from the WiseBread FABRIC SOFTENER blog, you’ll have a squeaky-clean house thanks to Snuggle: 53¢/100mL A half-vinegar half-water solution makes a great deliciously simple white vinegar! Vinegar: 18¢/100mL window cleaner. Be extra green and use old newspapers instead of a disposable cloth or paper ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER During the fi nal rinse cycle, add a half-cup of vinegar towel, and you’ll have even clearer windows. Pine-Sol: 41¢/100mL to your wash to keep clothes soft and lint-free. As (Based on ValuMart and Loblaw’s prices. Vinegar Vinegar Solution: 12¢/100mL a bonus, the vinegar can help to keep the washing machine running smoothly. cost is based on 1-litre jug for $1.79.) A solution of two parts vinegar to one part water will For even more tips on how to use this versatile product, clean virtually every surface of your home, and the CLOTHING STAIN REMOVER check out wisebread.com and vinegartips.com. vinegar’s acidity will kill most mold, bacteria and Resolve Spray and Wash: 61¢/100mL germs. For extra-dirty spots, scour fi rst with baking Vinegar Solution: 9¢/100mL soda, then spray with vinegar solution and wipe clean. Defeat stubborn fruit, coffee, mustard and sweat stains by spraying them with a half-water AIR FRESHENER half-vinegar solution before popping the Febreeze: $1.04/100mL clothes into the wash. Vinegar: 18¢/100mL BATHROOM CLEANER Add a fragrant spice like cardamom to a bowl of Vim Cream: 76¢/100mL vinegar stored in a warm corner of the room. Vinegar: 18¢/100mL

FLOOR CLEANER Destroy soap scum without Mop & Glo: 89¢/100mL harsh chemicals by wiping Vinegar Solution: less than 1¢/100mL the area with vinegar and rinsing with water. For For vinyl fl oors, mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 3.5 litres extra-stubborn scum, water, spray the solution on the fl oor and mop up. It scrub with baking soda will keep fl oors nice and shiny, and will also kill dust after wiping with vinegar mites (perfect for those with allergies). and rinse with water.

For ceramic tile fl oors, fi rst wipe the tile with a solution of one cup of vinegar to 3.5 litres of water. Towel the fl oor dry, then wipe again with water.

IMMACOMPUTER, STOP ALL THE DOWNLOADIN’

BOBBY FOLEY INTERROBANG The private copying levy, introduced as a part of the Indeed, the Internet has broken down the walls of Canadian Copyright Act in 1997, mandated that a sum online media and challenged legality in new and We live in a privileged age. Thanks to the Internet, the of money be charged on recordable media in addition interesting ways. Interrobang can neither condone cost of being a full–time student has lessened slightly, to sales taxes to then be paid to private recipients to nor endorse any services in particular, but in the spirit and considering the local economy and costs of living, offset their losses due to private copying. Simply put, of care for the students of Fanshawe College, please that’s certainly a blessing. if you download music or other media and then burn consider the following to preserve your online health it to a CD or DVD for your own personal use, you have should you choose to download media. Infographic originally created and posted by legally engaged the governing bodies of those media Westwood College (tinyurl.com/college-budget) — and upheld the law. Keep in mind that standard MP3s are roughly one citing research into student spending, labour and a MB per one minute of music. Also, depending on the poll of students from over 100 campuses across the While the levy was heralded as a victory upon its quality of the MP3s, entire albums will range on average United States in 2006 — illustrates fairly well where a introduction, time has gone to show its indirect from 60 to 100 MB in size — standard movies are student spends their money. enabling of downloading amongst users here in around 700 MB, e–books only a couple of megabytes Canada. When you think about it, the biggest threat in apiece (they’re largely text, after all). Always read the There are two interesting omissions on the report, 1997 was the writeable CD-R drive in new computers comments on the torrents themselves in order to see however, in that it doesn’t account for how much your and the newfound ability to make instant copies of the responses of other users online to know whether average student spends on alcohol (although it may commercial CDs. Although MP3 technology was the fi le is legitimate, because your school computer is account for the reason the ‘Discretionary’ element fi nalized and made the industry standard in the early far too valuable to infect with viruses from bad uploads. clocks in at a whopping 40 per cent of the overall 1990s, Napster wouldn’t usher in the fi le sharing era fi gure), and how much is spent on ‘downloadables’ ... until 1999 — but when it did, the private copying Now more than ever there are resources in the way of music, movies, e–books, video games and more. levy created just enough grey area for Canadians to audio and video online, available to stream for free, download all manner of media to their heart’s content. so always ask yourself whether or not it’s necessary The truth is, thanks to the Internet and that one famous to have a copy of the fi le or if the online version will levy on recordable media here in Canada all those Now, nearly 15 years later, people can download suffi ce for your needs — after all, there’s no fun in years ago, Canadians have long since accepted almost everything but clothes. Torrent aggregators getting caught in some legal spiderwebs online, we downloading music, television shows and even like scrapetorrent.com and isohunt.com (the latter of need all the money we can get for food and alcohol. textbooks as a part of everyday life. The misconception which is celebrating its eighth birthday) allow you to has always been that downloading the media is all search torrent servers all at once, and programs like right as long as its not uploaded again in turn, but that Calibre can be used to convert text in any format into a is incorrect. fi le ready–made for your preferred e–reader. COUPON LIKE A PRO

ERIKA FAUST INTERROBANG

COUPONING SITES There is a bit of stigma attached to being a ‘coupon clipper.’ In some people’s minds, the words evoke an image of someone hunched over stacks There are tons of websites of flyers, laboriously cutting out those rectangular slips that may save them devoted to helping a few cents on cans of cat food one day. consumers use coupons effectively — not just But thanks to the influx of blogs and websites devoted to helping consumers on groceries, but on save money with coupons, that stigma is slowly fading. Coupon clippers are electronics, toys, clothing, now seen as being smart shoppers, and they’re people we could learn a home improvement items thing or two from. thesmarterwallet.com and more. Here are just a few: Lina Zussino co-founded GroceryAlerts.ca, a website based in Victoria, B.C. that lists the weekly COUPON JARGON GroceryAlerts.ca specials of major grocery chains across Canada. webSaver.ca The website also features coupons that users can BOGO/B1G1: Buy one, get NED: No expiration date save.ca print off at home as well as other coupons that one free must be ordered online and mailed. (Depending OAS: On any size – some smartcanucks.ca Inserts: Coupons flyers on the manufacturer or store, some coupons that come in Sunday coupons state they can thinkcoupons.ca policies may not allow web coupons as they can be newspapers only be used on a product grocerysavings.ca counterfeited.) GroceryAlerts.ca also features an of a certain size Extreme Couponing section that outlines how to get IP: A coupon that can be the best deals each week. printed off the Internet Overage: When your coupon allows you to save Zussino and husband Steven began the website in 2009 as a way to track their budget. One per purchase: more than the item costs; “We’re big coupon users,” she explained. “When we put all this information together, we Shoppers may only use store policies vary on decided (to share it with people). If it’s good for us, I’m sure it’s good for a lot of other people. one coupon per item, but whether or not you get to It kind of took off from there.” could use multiple coupons “keep” your overage on multiple items – for The site now sees 8,000 to 10,000 visitors from across the country every day, and Zussino example, three coupons on Raincheck: A written slip said she has received a lot of positive feedback from users. “It’s really rewarding to know that three cartons of milk that a store may give when you’re helping people save money.” a sale item is out of stock, One per transaction: so that a consumer may get For college students, knowing coupon policies is the first step towards saving big bucks Shoppers may only use the sale price or coupon on your bill. Manufacturers and grocery stores encourage people to shop with them or buy one of those coupons for discount on the item when certain brands, using coupons as incentives, explained Zussino. “As a consumer, if we the entire purchase – for it is back in stock even know what the coupon policies are, we can use those incentives.” She published Couponing example, only one milk if the sale is over or the in Canada, an e-book to help consumers navigate the sometimes-murky world of coupon coupon could be used on coupon has expired policies. The e-book can be downloaded for free at tinyurl.com/couponebook. one carton of milk, and none of the other cartons Stacking coupons: Using a store coupon and Zussino added that it’s important to let go of the image of the coupon-crazed shopper. “Don’t in the transaction would be manufacturer coupon on worry about the image people may have of you; at the end of the day, it’s going to be your discounted the same item money and you’re not giving it away.” MIR: Mail-in rebate Store coupon: A coupon Another helpful website coupon newbies can look to is Montreal-based webSaver.ca, a site Manufacturer coupon/ created by the store n order that posts coupons for many popular brands. After signing up for an account, users select MFR/MFC: A coupon to encourage shoppers to the coupons they would like to receive, and the team at webSaver.ca will mail the coupons distributed by the make purchases there to the user’s home. manufacturer of a product in order to encourage WSL: While supplies last “One of the most important things that college students need to know about coupons is shoppers to buy their WYB: When you buy that coupons are for everybody,” said Marcelle Trask, Director of Business Development for product webSaver.ca.”The shift and the rise in using coupon in the age group of 18 to 25 is drastic.”

An important part of being coupon-savvy is taking some time to organize, said Trask. “Spend a few minutes every week before doing your shopping to check out the flyers of a few different groceries stores in your area and see if you can pair up a coupon with the lowest price. Remember to keep your coupons with you. You don’t want to be at the grocery store, about to pay for your purchases and realize that you left your coupons at home.“ TOP SITES FOR BUYING & SELLING

KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ INTERROBANG

We all know that one of the best ways to save money is by finding a good deal, especially when it comes to expensive items like couches or computers. No matter what you’re looking for, there are lots of websites to help you find items that are gently used, cheap or even free!

craigslist.ca: The site features categories including community, housing, jobs, items for sale, personals, services and discussion forums. Visitors to the site can post classified ads and respond to ads within their own region or city. Each category is displayed by date posted, making this site easy to navigate.

kijiji.ca: This website is similar to Craigslist, with categories including jobs, buy and sell, pets, cars and vehicles, services, personals and real estate. Also viewed by the user’s location, Kijiji has more navigation features, including search distance, subcategories and price range.

eBay.ca: eBay has an extensive list of categories, making it exceptionally easy to navigate. However, unlike Kijiji and Craigslist, eBay is not divided by region, and items must be shipped to the buyer. eBay has an auction system where potential buyers bid on items, though some items do have a “buy it now” option, where the suggested price is immediately accepted and the sale is complete.

Freecycle.org: With the Freecycle website, there is no purchasing involved; everything offered on the site is free. Users can view posts from within their area, with “wanted” items in green, and “offers” in orange. Unfortunately, Freecycle does not display photos of the items being offered. 18 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

How to be smart

CHRISTINA KUBIW KALASHNIK FASHION WRITER

Wow, this is something my par- ents wish I knew more about. Growing up with hardworking par- ents, my brother and I lived com- fortable lives. We never went to places we couldn’t afford, and our parents raised us to be smart with our money – not stingy or overindulgent, but smart. However, any fashion-conscious person knows that it can be diffi- cult (but not impossible) to look good without spending a lot of money, but that is only true if you aren’t smart – which I am going to teach you how to be. I’ll teach you what I have learned and how I manage to balance the things I want, the things I need, the things I can afford and the in-between. 1. Stop and think: In times of economic downfall, people go crazy. Stop and think: that pair of Victoria Beckham jeans that you want, you don’t need them. This is a simple rule that I never understand why people

CREDIT: ARIANA PINDER don’t understand. Life is filled Something as simple as a lipstick can really help enhance your look for a with decisions – smart ones and low price. less smart ones. Do not act irra- tionally when you are trying to conserve money –it will not get you anywhere. You need to be Looking good at a wise and stop to think about what you are about to do. 2. Find an alternative: Years and years ago, when I was low cost away at a skating competition I saw this jacket at American Eagle. CREDIT: REFINERY29.COM It was $70, I was 13 and it was half What She’s Wearing: “Vintage silk blouse and vintage cashmere Burberry ring as true with the younger gen- a size too small, but I could still fit pullover bought in London, vintage necklace from the Ave. A Flea Market, eration, but you should try just into it. My mom would not buy it Topshop shorts and boots, Rebecca Minkoff clutch, and vintage leather wearing lipstick for a day and see for me, and she would not allow biker vest I bought in Seattle. (Clearly I have a vintage problem!).” how much colour and life it brings BEAUTY BOY herself to be persuaded. American JOSHUA R. WALLER to your face. Pick a velvety lipstick to be fashionable. Mixing higher- and even sometimes when you get Eagle isn’t expensive, so I didn’t [email protected] by MAC or Make Up For Ever in a end clothes with lower-end clothes older. You need to be responsible get the point she was trying to shade that you will feel comfort- is VERY important; it allows you and fashionable at the same time. make. Furious, we kept walking, able in and watch it work its to recognize what fashion is truly And unfortunately this may require and we popped into Bluenotes In times when your part-time magic. made of and how style is created. a little bit more effort than usual, where I found a black jacket that job cuts your hours, you have Another idea that will help you I regret if I sound like a parent, but if you honestly care about fash- was VERY similar to the AE one; tuition fees to pay off and you just save money but still make you but realistically you know you ion and can truly appreciate it, it was $30. What I’m saying is, I really don’t have much spare look beautiful is buying a palette should save money at a young age, you’ll learn. Happy thrifting. found an alternative, I found some- change to use for yourself, one of of eye shadows. If you pick a thing better than what I wanted. the first things people cut out is palette with a decent array of Look before you buy something, a their beauty essentials. Sometimes colours, you can use it not only to $10 t-shirt is no big deal, but think they just cut back by buying lesser bring colour to the eyelids, you can www.fsu.ca twice before you buy a winter jack- quality products and other times use the lighter, opalescent shades et. Consider quality, price and they cut them out entirely, but for highlighting the cheek bones colour and whether it’ll still be either way, without their beauty and brow bones. If there is a dark- fashionable next year. You don’t products, the world becomes a lit- er brown (matte) shade of eye want to buy something expensive tle less happy. There are many shadow, you can use it for con- that won’t last. products out there that offer multi- touring as well as bronzing, as 3. Value and vintage are ple functions for a reasonable price long as it isn’t too dark. Lastly, always IN: or there are those few beauty must- you can take the darkest shades I shop at Value Village, so haves that can spruce up your look (brown, black, navy) and use them what? Chances are the people you for a low cost. for lining the eyes to give them look at and want the outfits from As mentioned in previous arti- depth and dimension. shop at Value Village. Yes, having cles, Lise Watier offers a product If you really have an incredibly really expensive clothes is cool, called Portfolio that is a wheel of minimal amount of money to but have you ever noticed it does- concealers at a price of $30 at spend, then it may be worth just n’t take much effort to put them Shoppers Drug Mart. While this buying a loose powder (fairly together? They all just magically may seem expensive to some, you inexpensive) and a lip gloss. The go together and then that’s the end can use this product for almost loose powder will help even out of that. Wow, that’s not fun or cre- anything that has to do with your the skin tone without having to ative! So you know how to spend complexion. You can use it as your spend more money on a founda- money, congratulations. Seriously, foundation (mixing the skin tone tion. people like this bother me. Let me colours with a moisturizer), a con- In times when money is tight, explain: you are not original. The cealer, colour corrector and of don’t completely cut out your people who go to Salvation Army course for contouring and high- beauty essentials and never settle and find cool ’80s studded leather lighting. This product can be the for a lower quality product just jackets and ’90s leggings with a only one that you buy when money because it is cheaper; you will end British flag print – those are the is tight, and you will still maintain up just wasting your money on a people who deserve a round of that healthy-looking skin. product that you won’t be fully applause. They search and dig and There is a theory called the “lip- happy with. Look for products that appreciate fashion. People who stick effect” that indicates when have multiple uses or an individual shop appreciate spending money there is a shortage of money, product that will help keep you and status. The best-dressed people women will always indulge in a looking gorgeous for a reasonable know how to mix both. You NEED premium lipstick. This may not price. to learn how to do this if you want 19 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

What’s in a Facebook status? dating him. I felt like I was forced Facebook. Yes, it’s cute to have a into declaring my relationship over display picture of you and your Facebook because if I didn’t, it boyfriend, but does every picture Love, Lust & Lies would just cause problems. you post have to be just you two? Patricia Cifani There is even an issue with Don’t even get me started on cou- [email protected] adding the name of who you are in ples that feel the need to post hearts a relationship with. If you aren’t and love messages all over each adding the person’s name, are you other’s walls. These displays of What is your Facebook status: ashamed of them, or if you add a affection make you come across as single, in a relationship, it’s com- name does that mean you want insecure in the relationship plicated, engaged or married? everyone to know they are because you constantly need to These statuses can be useful to help “yours?” These questions alone show everyone you are together. determine whether or not someone can cause tension, and this is only There is nothing wrong with a is in a relationship, but other than about a status. Facebook post here and there, but that they only create problems. Insecurities escalate when you writing “I love you” every day is a Millions of people obsess about see another guy or girl post on your little much. pictures, wall posts or even how a partner’s wall and you don’t know Not only does Facebook affect person knows someone. Facebook who it is or how your partner your relationship, once you end has a huge influence on relation- knows them. Next thing you know, that relationship, it makes it harder ships, and not in a good way. they are tagged in a photo with that to move on. It was easier to get At the beginning of your rela- person in a compromising position. over someone before Facebook tionship, how many of you were It can create stress in your relation- was invented; sure, you would ran- upset that your partner’s relation- ship and make you question if they domly think about them and won- ship status still said ‘single?’ Did it are being truthful to you. der how they are, but if you’re still make you feel like they weren’t as I was dating this guy who would friends with them on Facebook, interested in a relationship? If that constantly get Facebook messages you no longer wonder – you know! wasn’t a problem, what about from this girl he worked with. It The worst is when you break up deciding how long you should wait started to drive me crazy because I because they don’t want a relation- before you change your status to knew she liked him and the daily ship, then after a short time apart, ‘in a relationship,’ or if you should Facebook updates were a clear you see their relationship status change it at all? Some people do it reminder. I never wanted to say change from ‘single’ to ‘in a rela- immediately; others wait more how much it upset me, but I started tionship.’ It may not make you than a year. Is one relationship to second-guess everything he told insecure about that relationship, stronger than the other? Probably me and I began to act differently but that can cause you to become not, but it makes you think about it. towards him. If Facebook didn’t less confident in yourself. CREDIT: VOGUE.CO.UK exist, that never would have hap- Facebook influences relation- Donatella Versace in a Versace for H&M dress. In one of my relationships, about a day after we made it official, I pened; it brought out my insecuri- ships and it’s not for the better. If got a notification on Facebook say- ties and it had a negative effect on anything, it breeds insecurity in our ing that he wanted to be ‘in a rela- that relationship. I know I am not relationships that wouldn’t neces- tionship.’ I didn’t feel like I needed alone; many people have been in sarily exist if it weren’t for this to announce my personal life to similar situations, but no one likes social phenomenon. Sometimes Very Versace everyone, but I knew if I didn’t to admit it. it’s better not knowing every detail accept the invitation, he would be Insecurities can be shown about a person, especially when it Choo, among others. Announcing mad and think there was a reason I through the way we communicate only leaves you with more ques- the partnership in June, Versace didn’t want people to know I was with our boyfriend or girlfriend on tions and doubts. for H&M has been anticipated for months and with the collection FASHION WRITER AIMEE BROTHMAN debuting on November 17, the recent flood of coverage and ad campaigns is seriously amping up Long communications the excitement level. For a design house to create Paying homage to the traditional iconic pieces, there must be a spe- colours and prints beloved by any ship, but there are some things you Probably never. You may be wor- cific characteristic that immediate- Versace fan, the collection for can do to make it easier. ried about not knowing what to ly conjures the essence of the H&M features the same sexy, This week’s tips: write, but it really is the thought LONG DISTANCE - Take advantage of technology. that counts. For the person receiv- brand and is instantly recogniza- vibrant appeal as its couture coun- LOVE ble. For Versace, it’s their eye- terpart. Leather shifts with a geo- Alison McGee There are so many different tech- ing the letter, it will mean a lot to catching baroque print: bright, metric design done in studs call out [email protected] nologies out there that make great them that you took the time to bold and colourful. to the seductive set, while bright, tools for communication like text, handwrite them a message. Season after season, silk punchy florals will have you look- email and Skype or even the good - Be as detailed as possible. scarves, column dresses, ing playful and very Versace. Arguably one of the most impor- old-fashioned telephone. With all When you’re talking to your part- miniskirts, neckties and everything Bags, jewelry and shoes complete tant things in a good relationship is of these options, it is easier than ner, make sure that you tell them as in between have been graced with the collection and are no doubt communication. This can be fairly ever to keep in touch with your much as you can about your day- their signature pattern. Their trade- done in flashy Versace fashion. easy to do if you both live in the partner. Even sending a quick text to-day life. It might seem a little mark print can also be seen echoed Fuchsia and black patent leather same city – or better yet, if you live or email to let them know that tedious, but hearing about all the in the homeware collection with its pumps as well as dominatrix-style together – but what do you do to you’re thinking about them or to things you do and the friends you distinguishable bold, swirling pointed-toe lace-up booties pair keep the communication going tell them something funny that hang out with will help you and graphic print on tea sets, throw pil- perfectly with the accessories. when you’re in a long distance happened to you will help both of your partner feel connected to each lows and armchairs. Shimmery gold necklaces and relationship? you feel more connected to each other. This will also help you avoid Designer pieces, however, evi- bracelets feature plated pieces It can be even more important in other’s lives. the awkward feeling of not know- dentially come with designer embossed with geometric shapes a long distance relationship to have - Go old school. It might seem ing who or what the other person is prices: a Versace Home coffee pot, while cuffs, belts and earrings are good communication with your corny at first to consider sending taking about when you are togeth- although porcelain and gorgeously adorned with gold and red crystal significant other than a relationship an actual letter to someone, but it er again. painted in typical Versace patterns, studded flowers. where you see each other every can be one of the best things about Hopefully these tips help you to is hard to admire enough to splurge Officially debuting on day. Communicating honestly, being in a long distance relation- have better communication in your on with its 451 Euro (aprox. $630 November 8, a fashion show openly and frequently will not only ship. How often do you send your long distance relationship. Stay CAD) price tag. Coffee pot launch party was presented in New keep the relationship strong, it will significant other a handwritten let- tuned for next week’s tips on deal- notwithstanding, I’m far from the York City with a special perform- also allow you to feel connected to ter when you live together? ing with the periods of separation. only one lusting after stunning ance by Prince and Nicki Minaj. each other even when you are Versace collections but am admit- “To have my friend, the great, the physically apart. tedly too poor for couture. Cue amazing, the one and only Prince Communication can definitely contemporary fast fashion chain and the extraordinary Nicki Minaj be a challenge to some long dis- H&M: Versace has designed a line both perform at the event will cre- tance couples, particularly if exclusively to be sold in select ate exactly the feeling of joy and you’re new to this type of relation- H&M stores so haute-hungry fash- glamour I want this partnership to ionistas can feast on designer express,” Donatella Versace pieces at reasonable prices. shared with Women’s Wear Daily H&M has memorably teamed up a week prior to the show, announc- with a number of design houses in ing the performance and undoubt- the past, all with a wildly success- edly creating even more excite- ful result. Last fall, Lanvin was the ment and hype. With only 300 guest designer who collaborated H&M stores in the world carrying with the fashion giant, following the collection, there is sure to be mega-brands like Stella enough buzz simply from the strik- McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, ing and limited collaboration. Matthew Williamson and Jimmy Go to the Biz Booth for details. 20 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Anonymous thinks Shakespeare a fraud

REEL VIEWS Alison McGee [email protected]

Anonymous (2011)

A man walks onto a stage – an exact replica of William Shakespeare’s infamous Globe CREDIT: DEATH RACE 2000 Theatre – and in front of a packed house reveals a set of facts to the audience. William Shakespeare had nothing more than a grammar Death Race is ace school education when he moved from Stratford to London. For his hundreds of original works, not a (Sylvester Stallone). Coming single manuscript has ever been along for the ride are an array of found in Shakespeare’s own hand- buxom young blondes who make writing. Then this speaker offers Cinema Connoisseur sure the film’s violence is balanced the audience a different history Allen Gaynor www.cinemaconn.com with a healthy portion of gratuitous from the one they know, and thus CREDIT: SONY PICTURES nudity. begins Roland Emmerich’s newest Rhys Ifans as Edward de Vere in Anonymous. The race is simply a backdrop film, Anonymous. Death Race 2000 for a bigger story. A group of dis- Anonymous explores the theory William and Robert Cecil and her Rafe Spall plays the famous Will enchanted individuals are sick of that Shakespeare never wrote any majesty Queen Elizabeth. In the Shakespeare, but in this telling, the (1975) living under Mr. President’s of the works credited to him, and midst of the Shakespeare conspira- man is more of a lackwit than a regime and plan to take action. that instead he was the public name cy is a brutal power struggle for the genius. While the first script called for and face of the works of the Earl of crown as the aging queen has yet to David Thewlis and Edward them to go live in a park for a few Oxford, Edward de Vere. The film name an heir, and deceit, betrayal Hogg bring to life the villainous The Frugal issue (a.k.a. the weeks to show their dissatisfac- opens in present day at the start of and death are constant threats. father and son duo William and Cheap Bastard issue) of the tion, a re-write was ordered, one a play and quickly steps back in Not only does Anonymous boast Robert Cecil, who want nothing Interrobang is one very near and that called for them to attempt to time to the 15th century when a a fantastic story, it also has a strong but power and will stop at nothing dear to my heart. As someone who kill Mr. President. Frankenstein young playwright is arrested and cast to bring the characters to life. to get it. Jamie Campbell Bower can tell you his average monthly finds himself involved in the plot, interrogated in the Tower of Rhys Ifans steps into the lead role plays, with brilliance, the younger expenditures on stamps ($2.28) which leads to a thrilling conclu- London about the works of one of Edward de Vere. He does an Edward de Vere and Vanessa and hot water ($12.31), there may sion as he tries to both finish the William Shakespeare. From there, outstanding job of playing the Redgrave has the high honour of be no bigger penny pincher than race, and do what he feels is best time shuffles seamlessly between complexities of a man who is mar- playing history’s beloved Queen the Cinema Connoisseur. Actually for the human race. the early years of de Vere’s life to ried to one woman yet desperately Elizabeth. I take that back, there is one. I am The late David Carradine is out- his passionate love affair with in love with another, and whose Anonymous is one of those films referring to legendary film direc- standing in this film as Queen Elizabeth to his longing to artistic passions must be hidden that, whether or not you believe in tor/producer Roger Corman. Frankenstein. Whether he’s crack- have his works on stage and his due to society’s fundamentalist conspiracy theories, will have you During his seven-decade career, ing wise, running over old ladies or ultimate plan to make a poor actor religious beliefs. questioning the accuracy of certain Corman has become know as the making sweet, sweet love to young his public face. Alongside de Vere Sebastian Armesto takes on the historical facts. If you’re looking king of low-budget “B” movies. ladies, Carradine shines. With all is fellow playwright Ben Johnson, role of Ben Johnson, a man who so for a brilliantly told story of Among his most famous works are due respect to the great Jason the illiterate actor Will badly wants to be a successful intrigue, love and art, then Women in Cages, Rock ‘n’ Roll Statham (who played Frankenstein Shakespeare, the treacherous playwright but who will never step Anonymous will be everything High School and the film I will be in the 2008 remake, Death Race), out of the shadow of Shakespeare. you’re looking for. examining this week, Death Race there is no other actor who could 2000. hang with Carradine. Death Race 2000 takes place Sylvester Stallone is also appropriately enough in the year tremendous in a rare villainous The Pig Farm a gruesome look 2000. Our own year 2000 was pret- role. Some may not be aware that ty scary, with Y2K hanging over he even had a career before he hit our heads, not to mention the it big with Rocky. Indeed he did, release of Sisqo’s “Thong Song”. and it included not only this film, at the Pickton case Well, apparently we could have but also the 1970 softcore porn had bigger issues. The film pro- film The Party at Kitty and Stud’s. vides a very scary picture of what As “Machine Gun” Joe in this film, ALISON MCGEE Dave Dickerson, who worked on farm ever saw anything suspicious. INTERROBANG the future (or rather, our past) Stallone delivers an over-the-top the Pickton case, talks about why it Friends and family of a few of could have been. (which coincidentally is the name Almost every Canadian has was so difficult to begin an investi- Pickton’s victims are also inter- In Death Race 2000, we learn of one of his best films) perform- heard of Robert Pickton, but few gation when some of the female viewed and each tells a heartbreak- that there is now only one political ance that ranks right up there with have actually heard his chilling prostitutes known to the ing story of a daughter lost to the party in the U.S., and it is led by a his finest works – Rocky, First voice. A new documentary from Downtown Eastside shelters began world of drugs and prostitution and cult-like figure named Mr. Blood and Stop! Or My Mom Will CTV provides viewers with that to go missing. then butchered by Pickton. President. Life isn’t easy in this Shoot. intense experience in The Pig The producers of The Pig Farm The most difficult account to get kind of system, but the people are I have a tremendous amount of Farm by cutting Pickton’s own get the opportunity to interview though in The Pig Farm is that of kept happy by watching the tele- respect for Roger Corman. Sure, voice recorded on audio tapes into multiple prostitutes that Pickton Lynn Ellingsen, an addict who vised Annual Transcontinental he could have complained about the film. had hired, and each tells a more Pickton brought to live on his Road Race. It is kind of like the his budgets. He could have The Pig Farm is a 90 minute tel- frightening tale than the last. One, farm. Ellingsen recounts the chill- Daytona 500. Except it is three bemoaned the fact that he isn’t evision documentary that is newly whose identity has been concealed, ing story walking into the barn and days long. Oh, and you also get among the one per cent of film- available on DVD. The documen- recounts Pickton taking her to his seeing a woman hanging from a rewarded for running over pedes- makers who get the most money tary focuses much more on the farm and stabbing her multiple butchering hook. She also explains trians. Infants and senior citizens (people like George Lucas, Steven events leading up to the charges times with a butcher knife, though that she never told the police casualties will get you the most Spielberg, Michael Bay), rather he laid against Pickton for murder on charges were never laid against because she was blackmailing points. Thankfully, our game is among the other 99 per cent. February 22, 2002, than on the Pickton. Pickton into giving her money, shows haven’t gone in this life or Instead of using his $400 smart gruesome details of what he did on The film goes on to feature food and drugs. death direction. Cash prizes and phone to send out status updates his farm. The doc begins by laying extensive interviews with those Through first-hand accounts, potential husbands and wives are about how he is constantly strug- down some background informa- who knew Pickton best. His friend police records and interviews with all that are up for grabs. gling financially, Corman put his tion; Robert Pickton lived on a pig and former employee Lisa Yields those who knew the situation best, There are several interesting nose to the grindstone and put food farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C., had tells of her long friendship with The Pig Farm explores why Robert drivers depicted in the film. The on his family’s table by producing nothing more than an elementary Pickton and how it devastated her Pickton was able to get away with hero is Frankenstein (David the classics Attack of the Crab school education and had a severe to learn of what he had done on the his crimes for more than five years. Carradine), who is part man, part Monsters, The Wasp Woman and deficit in social skills. farm. Andy Bellwood, another for- This documentary is difficult to machine due to all of the crashes The Great Texas Dynamite Chase. The story begins in 1997 in mer employee of Pickton’s, watch, but it is informative, and if he has been involved in over the The films of Roger Corman will Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, recounts how Pickton must have you are at all squeamish, this is years. Frankenstein’s main rival is always occupy a special place in an inner-city neighborhood known concealed his gruesome crimes probably one to shy away from. “Machine Gun” Joe Viterbo my home video collection. for its rampant prostitution. Const. well as no one who worked on the 21 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

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Across 1. Wicket 6. Australian bear 11. One's family 14. City in NE Ohio 15. W African country 16. Contrive to make a livelihood Aries (March 21 - April 19) now. (with 'out') There are two ways to get what Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 17. Milk (comb. form) you want, the easy way and the It’s no longer important what 18. Radio studio sign (2 words) right way. People who are afraid of others think. Libra does as he or 19. Month (abbr.) you will be less likely to cooperate she pleases, and the world will 20. Greek letter in the future. You can modify your somehow adapt. Pleasure can be 21. Part of a candle behaviour without compromising as constructive or destructive as 23. By oneself your ideals. you need it to be. 25. Ailing Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 26. Boxing blow Give yourself time to think. Too many distractions threaten 28. Straighten to interfere with important busi- There’s a load of new data to 31. Grazing antelope absorb, and a full range of attrac- ness. Let bothersome people have 32. Approve tions and distractions. As long as their way if they’ll leave you 36. Perishing others are here to support you, this alone. Show your true colours can be a productive, rewarding only when accused of not caring. 37. City in India week. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) 38. Arab garment Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Executive privilege is hereby in 39. Freshwater fish Gemini is entitled to a double effect. Your strategies concern 40. Principal characters in a liter- helping of everything. You have everyone, but you’re still the best ary work extra carrying capacity, and the person to carry them out. A team 41. Paradoxical riddle without a skill to use the extra resources. For is most efficient when each mem- solution the next few days, winning ber sticks with his or her specialty. 42. Moose relative Down 33. Mesons becomes a habit. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 43. Affirmative votes 1. 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Everyday frugalities can Chick Beer was made for you ANNA ZORIA dent and powerful,” said Lewis. THE UBYSSEY “They believe that fun and sexy are VANCOUVER (CUP) — positive traits. They embrace their Ladies, we all know that after a femininity, and are bold enough to lead to future luxuries long day, there’s nothing more understand that a word like ‘chick’ refreshing than a beer with friends. can’t hold them back.” But why are none of the beers out Scott Anderson, a University of SCOTT MACDONALD might be able to set some aside for - Know the difference between a VP FANSHAWE FINANCIAL SOCIETY a rainy day. Here are a few of their need and a want. there made for ladies? Molson, British Columbia philosophy pro- College is expensive; ask any- thoughts: - Establish an emergency fund – Kokanee, Guinness, Sleeman’s: fessor who specializes in gender, one who’s attended and they’ll tell - Put your credit/debit card in a a sum of back-up money in case they’re all just so… manly. Sigh. said that “the use of derogatory and you exactly how expensive it can cup of water and freeze it – this you run into financial trouble. Enter Chick Beer: a new kind of diminishing stereotypes to catego- get. The costs add up in ways that makes you really think before you Frugal living isn’t as hard as you beer that’s made just for you and rize women tends to reinforce a you don’t really realize when first spend, because you have to wait think; all it takes is a bit of disci- your vagina. It comes in a pink bot- sense that women enjoy being starting out. Things you don’t con- for the ice to melt before you can pline and maybe a bit of sacrifice. tle and is low in calories and carbs. treated in ways that are sexualized sider – like laundry, transportation use your card. If you think outside the box about The company slogan, “Witness and unserious.” and even that daily coffee – wind - Coffee is an essential part of how you spend your money, it the Chickness,” is done in a sophis- But Lewis does not seem to be up draining the finances a little bit college for many students: switch becomes easier to have a little left ticated Curlz MT font over the fazed by the feminists. “Real at a time. Before you know it, to medium instead of large. over for that extra night out, new image of a little black dress on the progress requires dissent. We you’re scraping the bottom of your - Pack a lunch instead of buying pair of jeans or trip to the salon. If label. If that doesn’t sound like never expected everyone to like the account, trying to scrounge enough every day ($5/day = $100/month!). you’re really ambitious, you can your grade three lunchbox already, Chick Beer concept. 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Regardless of how you want to It is undeniable that the founder route.” October 17, a group of students - Check local newspapers for spend your money, living frugally of Chick Beer, Shazz Lewis, Though the responses have not were posted near the Oasis handing coupons and deals. is the first step towards an eventu- tapped into a niche market when been entirely positive, in its short out candy and budgeting tips. That - If you are taking your honey al life of luxury. Start planning she decided to make a beer “just existence, Chick Beer has caused was us: the Fanshawe Financial out to the movies, go on Tuesdays. with your money now; your future for women.” While advertising is quite a stir in the press and has Society. 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Part of only cash, go to your bank the day [email protected] for more aging would garner some criticism. women drinkers look for in a beer the reason for this was to get stu- before. info. But she insisted that Chick Beer is mild taste and a low calorie dents thinking about where they - Shop secondhand for clothes sends a positive message. count only further reinforces the spend their money and how they and household items. “The women who embrace idea that real beer is for men. Chick Beer are self-assured, confi- 25 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Men’s volleyball using more than skill to win

TYLER GARY still do have some work to do to we do it very well. We can get INTERROBANG compete with a championship those scrappy plays that no one The men’s volleyball team team. expects, we will run for the loose defeated Redeemer on November 3 “We didn’t play Humber with balls, and we know how to get to kick off the regular season. the same intensity we played under the skin of other team.” “Redeemer has a very strong Redeemer with; we came out flat The team can take a lot out of home court advantage, there are and we had a lot of things go the first games of the regular sea- hundreds of fans that come out to wrong for us,” said Berman. son; they look strong and even CREDIT: LAZYGIRLS.INFO watch us play and it can really The men ended up losing the though they lost to the champions How long will it be before Traci Brooks leads the Knockouts division? have its effect on the first-year game, but they didn’t let it bring and they played an off game, they players,” said setter and Captain them down. All in all, the Falcons still kept it competitive. Mitch Berman. With this game, the are surprising a lot of teams this The year is looking good for the team showed they can play under year. “We honestly can get in the men and they know that with hard extreme pressure. heads of our opponents,” said practice and hard work they can Big changes in Impact The team then travelled to Berman. “We look young and we catch everyone by surprise this been one of the most physically Humber on November 5 to take on aren’t expected to do a lot, but we year. Support your Falcons by dominant female wrestlers in the the back-to-back champions. The play strong as a team. We don’t checking out the home games – the business. Kim is on fire, though, team knew they had their work cut have the one star who will carry us, full schedule can be viewed at THE HEEL TURN with her brand-new aggressive atti- out for them and showed that they we all play as a six-man team and tinyurl.com/mensvball2011. SCOTT STRINGLE [email protected] tude. It would be interesting to see how her vicious streak matches up against Jackie or ODB. There have been a couple of big The TNA heavyweight champi- Women’ volleyball starts regular title changes lately on Impact onship also changed hands last Wrestling. week, as Cowboy James Storm Gail Kim, who recently made offered a title shot to his friend and season off the right way her return to TNA, was paired tag partner Bobby Roode. The two rather haphazardly with Madison competitors showed respect to Rayne. The unlikely partners each other throughout the match TYLER GARY environment. We played strong have a lot of work still to do,” said immediately got a title shot for the until referee Brian Hebner fell out INTERROBANG and maintained our focus through- Peckham. Knockouts tag belts against current of the ring with an injured knee. The women’s volleyball team out the game and won the game in The team is looking good, but champs Tara and Brooke While Hebner was distracted, started the regular season five sets,” said Coach Mark they still have those holes in the Tessmacher. Kim and Rayne man- Roode did the unthinkable and November 3, travelling to Peckham. game to patch up. The women are aged to win, with the help of Karen smashed a beer bottle over Storm’s Redeemer. The team then travelled to determined to show they have what Jarrett, who still remains in control head. This treacherous act allowed With a big turnout for the game, Humber on November 5, knowing it takes to compete this year, but it of the Knockouts division despite him to get the pin and become new the girls had a lot of hostile eyes that Humber is a very strong team. won’t come easy for them. With the Immortal not being the ruling heavyweight champ. watching their every move. The The team played tough but could- regular season underway, every power anymore. Sooner or later Roode’s action guarantees the team wasn’t going to let the crowd n’t pull together the win. game will count, so remember to Impact GM Sting will have to end of Beer Money as a tag team, throw them off their game plan, “We play hard but we still have come out and support women’s vol- remove Jarrett from her position and very likely will destroy the and the women won the game in some weaknesses in the team. We leyball. Check out their schedule at and put someone else there who unity of Fortune. Whether this was five sets with strong game play have a young team and we do show tinyurl.com/womensvball2011. will show a more unbiased judge- a true heel turn or simply a desper- from the young developing team. too often we are too inconsistent ment towards the Knockouts. Traci ate resort by Roode to win the belt, “We played well in a very tough with our play right now and we Brooks would fit the bill perfectly, he has some explaining to do next as she already has experience in week to both Storm and all the that job. Impact fans. Losing Beer Money It’s great that TNA is pushing would be a major hit to the tag Kim, something that the WWE team division, but both guys have Shift work and staying fit seemed to drop the ball on. The enough talent to be pushed hard as only problem with that is perhaps singles wrestlers at the main event they are building her up too quick- level. It also could make for a high- frame. Elite athletes live by a very pleting a tiresome 12-hour shift? ly. Kim is an extremely skilled ly interesting and brutal feud strict daily routine. They often have Yeah right! wrestler, but to have her making between two former friends turned FUN AND FITNESS to wake up at the exact same time Shift work often lends itself to a such short work of Tara is very bitter enemies, all over what Storm RICK MELO every day in order to get through collection of concerns for cardio- questionable, as Tara has always refers to as a “belt buckle.” [email protected] their training regimen and then vascular disease. Shift workers must be in bed at the exact same often fall into the trap of finding time to ensure sufficient rest and shortcuts, eating fast food and cut- recovery. The average person does- ting out scheduled workouts. Let’s Most people who have experi- n’t abide by these rules because he not forget that many of the men- enced shift work at one point or or she has the everyday hiccups in tioned shift work professions come another will tell you that it is hell. their busy lives that throw their with an inevitable amount of stress, They will often say it entails end- routines off. Now take a person which may lead to alcoholism. less days or nights with a scattered who lives a weekly life of shift So why is that some police offi- schedule that is not in line with that work and you’ve got one screwed- cers and other shift work profes- of their friends or family. Then you up circadian rhythm! sionals are some of the most have those people who swear by Policing, Security and incredibly healthy people around? shift work. They enjoy schedules Emergency Medical Services are It’s simple: they devise a successful consisting of five days on and four just a few of the many professions routine around their out of the ordi- days off, which allows them to that often follow a shift work for- nary work routine! This often really plan around their work mat. Many people can become involves preparing their meals well schedule. However, both parties accustomed to such schedules, but in advance to avoid not doing it typically agree on one thing: shift devising a consistent weekly rou- after a tiresome shift. It involves work really messes with the circa- tine can become challenging. pre-planning their workouts days in dian rhythm! Above all else, implementing an advance and sticking to a strict The circadian rhythm refers to effective nutrition and workout schedule that does not allow them our 24-hour body clock. For most plan can be even tougher. Many of the opportunity to skip them. individuals, we live a pretty stan- us don’t want to take the time to Above all else, it takes incredible dard daily routine. We wake up at a cook a nutritious meal after a 12- organization and motivation, as certain point, we go to either school hour day of work. What about well as a balance of work, play and or work, and we typically end our preparing several meals for your health. night in bed at about the same time next 12-hour shift after just com-

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Domi vs. Machac age. shot from the point but lost all Now let’s look at what both credibility by screening his own players did individually goalie by being half committed by AROUND THE OHL RYAN SPRINGETT November 4, in their meeting in skating by a shot from the high- [email protected] London. slot from a shot by Jared Knight. twitter: @Ryan_Springett Domi started off the game by This particular play also shone a making poor decisions with the light on how well he plays posi- The battle for the OHL rookie puck; it really looked like he was tionally; to his credit he just of the year added another chapter trying to force the play, showing blocked a slap-shot but he was on November 4. Brampton no patience with the puck in the late getting back to his position Battalion’s Patrik Machac came offensive zone. He later settled which led to Knight getting a pass into London in third place in rook- down by setting up Matt Rupert in from Seth Griffith, and an open ie scoring with 14 points in 16 the high-slot on a cross-rink pass Knight from the slot on the games played. Leading the OHL assisting on the first goal of the power-play will hurt any team. in rookie scoring is London game. He continued to play with Overall, the Czech Republic Knights’ Max Domi, going into his aggressive style, constantly import played an average offen- “Corey Perry Night” at the John putting pressure on the Battalion sive game with one assist on the Labatt Centre with 17 points in 16 on London’s power-play, working night, but right now it’s his defen- games played. the puck down low in the offen- sive side that is hurting him, The Knights edged the sive zone, drawing the defence in which makes me ask the question: Battalion 4-2, with Domi picking and carrying the puck out of why is Machac playing on up a pair of assists. London’s defensive zone with his Brampton’s penalty-kill unit? Domi’s offensive play should A key matchup on Friday was great speed. Overall, a strong CREDIT: BLEEDBLEUBLANCETROUGE.WORDPRESS.COM Domi and Machac – a very fitting offensive game from the 16-year- keep him as a top contender for The National Hockey League ushered in the salary cap era after the matchup considering these two old Toronto native. the OHL rookie of the year if he 2004/05 season was cancelled. It still hasn’t stopped teams from spend- young prospects are in the middle Machac is a one-way offensive stays healthy. The London ing and players earning big dollars. of a race for OHL rookie of the player who can dazzle you with Knights elect to keep him off the year. Overall Domi has a signifi- his offensive speed, but when it penalty-kill, which will keep him cant edge, even though these two comes to getting back into the rested throughout the game and players have a lot of the same play in the defensive zone, his the whole OHL season. Machac is playing characteristics: for their effort is lackadaisical. The great piling up a lot of ice time, and you The NHL and frugality lack of size, they are very strong vision he showed in the first peri- can tell he is getting tired by the on the puck, both players are list- od continued throughout the game third period, but his statistics ed as less than six feet tall and setting up Dylan Blujus in the first don’t show that. He is a proven under 190 pounds. But with lack period on a power-play goal, tem- offensive threat on the power play (or lack thereof) of size comes great speed and porarily equalizing the score. that will be challenging Domi for agility, and both of these players Machac showed great heart by the rookie of the year title by the JEREMY WALL overall in salaries in the league. have outrageous speed for their sacrificing the body by blocking a end of the year. INTERROBANG Near-miss Vancouver’s highest Frugality in the NHL salary cap? paid players are each of the Sedin Not a chance. Here are some of the twins at $6,100,000 per twin. They NHL’s highest paid players. rank 41st and 42nd among the Chiefs’ season on the line Alexander Ovechkin is the league’s highest-paid players – league’s highest paid player, com- pretty low on the list. Vancouver’s league, for that matter), he gets rat- 3. Jackie Battle vs. Thomas ing in at a salary cap hit of cap hit, though, is over tled, and he has been making poor Jones vs. Dexter McCluster: All $9,538,000 for this season. He’s $65,000,000 – third highest in the decisions. Brady has been throw- three Chiefs running backs are get- just ahead of both Sidney Crosby league – which seems to mean that NFL CZAR ing more interceptions than usual, ting a bit of work as they try to and Evgeni Malkin, who are both the money they spend is balanced JUSTIN VANDERZWAN and the Chiefs will have to get a replace Jamaal Charles. While being paid $8,700,000 for the sea- well throughout the team. Boston, couple in order to win this game. Jones is the classy veteran and son, rounding out the league’s on the other hand, is only 14th in Key Matchups McCluster is the big-play threat, it three most expensive players. terms of their cap hit at just over Upset of the week? Not a 1. Matt Cassel vs. Tom Brady: has been Battle producing the They’re arguably the three best $61,000,000. chance. At least not when the Not really a marquee matchup per most. A tough-nosed runner, Battle forwards in the NHL since the This should make it obvious Kansas City Chiefs head to Gillette se, but the story writes itself. A has what it takes to put up decent, lockout, so it is fairly rational that about what most hockey fans Stadium to take on Tom Brady and couple years ago, Cassel replaced yet unspectacular, numbers. they are the league’s highest paid already know, which is that you the Patriots. The Chiefs have been Brady after a season-ending injury Reminds me of former Cleveland players. Rationality isn’t factored don’t need to spend a ton of money ridiculously inconsistent on the ended the All-Pro’s season. Cassel Brown Reuben Droughns. in for a few of the other highest to have a successful team. Detroit, year and even lost to the Dolphins led the Pats to 10 wins but missed The Rundown paid players in the league, though. probably the consistently best team a few weeks ago. However, they the playoffs. Now, he leads the After three tough matchups in a Eric Staal makes $8,250,000. in the league over the last two are the defending champs in the Chiefs for the first showdown row, the Patriots should be able to He’s a great player, but being paid decades, is only 19th on the list of AFC West and still have a shot against his former team with a lot rebound nicely in this one. The $450,000 less than Crosby? I don’t the highest salaries with a cap hit with the Chargers struggling as to prove. only problem will arise if they look know about that. Rick Nash makes of just over $59,000,000. Division well. 2. Brandon Flowers vs. Wes past the Chiefs to future oppo- $7,800,000 and Vincent Lecavalier rivals Columbus, on the other The Patriots have lost a step on Welker: Flowers, a former first- nents, but I don’t see that happen- makes $7,727,272. I bet Tampa hand, are seventh, with a cap hit of offence, but are still the obvious round pick, will likely have the ing here. Give me the Pats by a would love to have that Lecavalier just over $64,000,000. team to beat in the AFC. Teams ultra-tough task of trying to cover bunch, 38-20. contract back, since he’s never There’s the old adage that you have started to put pressure on Welker in this one. While not over- For next week, enjoy the U.S. been the same since coming back need to spend money to make Tom Brady, and that has made all ly fast, Welker finds ways to get Thanksgiving triple-header, than from surgery a few seasons ago. money. I don’t know if that’s true the difference. If you hit him (or open and catches pretty much settle in for a Monday Night battle Nash is similar to Staal, but with- in the modern NHL. There seems any other quarterback in the everything thrown his way. in the Bayou. out the 100-point season and to be little correlation between the Stanley Cup ring. He’s a great money a team spends on players player, but hasn’t been the consis- each season and their success in tent leader that the Blue Jackets the post-season, if any. Despite Western off to fifth straight championship have needed to even make it to the that truth, frugality has never been post-season on a regular basis, let at the forefront of the minds of CHRIS LETHBRIDGE game featured two very different touchdowns. alone compete for the Cup. many NHL general managers, INTERROBANG styled offences. Western relied Western squared off against It’s interesting to look at the even in the salary cap world – a Preseason rankings had the heavily on their run game, handing arguably the best QB in the coun- salary expenses of the most suc- world that was created largely to University of Western Ontario the ball off 41 times while attempt- try Kyle Quinlan and the cessful teams during the past cou- protect these managers from them- football team at the top of the ing just 17 passes, while Windsor McMaster Marauders in the Yates ple of years. Boston won the Cup selves. If you want to know more province and second in the coun- relied heavily on their pass game, Cup championship on November in 2011 and their highest-paid about who is getting paid too much try. Two months and nine games handing the ball off just five times 12. Going in, McMaster had won player this year is Zdeno Chára at (or too little), check out nhlnum- later, the Mustangs are one win and attempting 47 passes. seven straight since losing to roughly $6,917,000. He’s 18th bers.com away from capturing their fourth Western quarterback Ben Western 48-21 on September 10 in Yates Cup (Provincial) Rossong completed seven of his 16 Hamilton. They defeated Queens Championship in five years. passes, for 168 yards, one TD and 40-13 in their semi-final, intercept- 74683 2159 On November 5, the Mustangs three interceptions. In the loss, ing six passes in the game. 28359 1 467 were given a scare by the fifth- Windsor quarterback Austin The winner of the Yates Cup seeded Windsor Lancers, but man- Kennedy played outstanding. He will play the Atlantic Champions 19564728 3 aged to escape the OUA Semi-final completed 26 of his 47 passes, for on November 19 in the Uteck 9 78213546 game with a 33-27 victory. The 374 yards, two TDs and two inter- Bowl. That game will be played in Mustangs did so without fourth ceptions. Kennedy also ran the ball Moncton, N.B. The winner will 5 3 498671 2 year quarterback Donnie Marshall, 139 yards on 14 attempts. advance to the Vanier Cup (nation- 612475398 who has been out with an injury Tyler Varga continued to stand- al championship), which will be 3 5 7169824 (high ankle sprain) since October out in his first season with played at BC Place in Vancouver 1. Western. He ran the ball for 209 on November 26. 4297 5 8631 With Marshall being out, this yards on 33 carries, scoring two 86132 4975 27 Volume 44 Issue No. 12 November 14, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Justifying Newcastle’s position

FANSHAWE FC MARTY THOMPSON sensandsoccerfan@hot- mail.com

With a win against Everton on November 5, Newcastle find them- selves in third place in the Premier League. They have yet to lose in league action so far, as a team that CREDIT: NISSAN had seen the depths of the Nissan has updated the Quest and kept the price reasonable. Championship only a few seasons ago now look to set foot in Europe. However, there are more scep- tics than believers for the northern club, many of whom cite an easy Nissan completes its run of opposition as the reason for the good form. Let’s think of it this way: if we vanquish parity out of CREDIT: YAHOO EUROSPORT Quest to improve the question – since we are well Ryan Taylor has been a contributing factor to Newcastle’s early success. past the quarter mark of matches cle. played – we should be able to regard this stat because it proves shed some light on how the team The 2012 Quest looks better and judge whether or not the teams that that Newcastle has had an easy go will do in their next matches. In has a much-improved interior, but Newcastle have played have been out there. After the match against their next five games they play worthy opponents. MOTORING does it drive any better? Everton, Steven Taylor alluded to both Manchester sides and Chelsea NAUMAN FAROOQ Well, as far as power is con- Using a mathematical equation, the reporter that the reason for the amongst others. The OPN for those [email protected] cerned, not much has changed we can find out exactly how easy good start has been “team spirit.” five fixtures jumps to 5.2. It’s up to there. It still has a 3.5-litre V6 their challengers have been. Part of that symmetry comes from this team to keep the ball rolling engine, but now it produces 260 Taking the current league position the fact the clubs they have faced through these matches and limit In the world of the minivan, the hp, and is mated with a CVT auto- of all of the Tyne’s past opposition have been mediocre, and good the damage. Nissan Quest has made very little matic gearbox, driving the front and adding them together, then results always yields happy dress- Late Subs: Another international impact. The first generation was a wheels. Normally I hate CVT dividing by how many games they ing rooms. break will provide the European bit too small, and the second-gen- gearboxes, but this one seems to have played gives us their However, much can be said Championships play-offs. Some eration model looked weird and work very well and feels much Opposition Position Number about this current Newcastle side. fantastic football is played in these wasn’t very nice to drive. more like a normal automatic. (OPN). This number indicates They have really played great foot- spaces – they’re a must-watch. The However, what turned me off Bravo Nissan for finally making a what the average position of the ball with some youthful flair. Bosnia versus Portugal games will most about the Quest was not its CVT gearbox that works. team’s opposition has been. The Demba Ba has been clinical up be far and away the most competi- styling, size nor its silly center- They have also worked on the closer to the middle of the table the front, playing a good all-around tive playoff you will see in Europe. stack instrument binnacle. No, chassis, so the new Quest rides a number is, the more balanced the striker role. Ryan Taylor had one Speaking about exciting play-offs, what turned me off was the quali- lot better than the old one did. schedule. The Magpies’ OPN sits of the prettiest goals you will see MLS is getting closer to finding its ty. The Quest sadly had the build Handling has also improved, and at 13, which is well under the ‘fair’ all year with a dipping volley that winner. Parity isn’t as strong as quality comparable to the worst an thanks to its extra degree of turn at schedule number at 10.5. The low- went bar-down. The team may just years prior, as David Beckham and American manufacturer would full lock, this minivan has an est OPN a team could have at this be underrated as a side that could his LA Galaxy play at home in the normally put out, so to see this amazing turning circle. Parking point would be 15, while the high- creep into Europe next season. MLS Cup against Houston on type of sad quality on a Japanese this minivan is actually fun est would be six. It’s important to Going back to OPN, the stat can November 20. vehicle was just not right. because of its tight turning radius. Thankfully, Nissan has woken This minivan drives very much up and has addressed the issues like a car, which is a huge compli- regarding the Quest with their ment for this class of vehicles. completely new 2012 model. Is it How does it compare to its any good? Let’s find out. rivals? The Quest now has power basketball Let’s start off with the styling. windows in the rear doors, which For starters, this third-generation is a good feature, but while some The Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams host the Mohawk Quest looks much more main- rivals have all the seats fold into Mountaineers on Thurs. Nov. 17. The Women play at 6pm and the Men stream than the last Quest, and it the floor, in the Quest, only the at 8pm. The Women then head out to the Durham College Basketball manages to look quite handsome. I rear bench folds into the floor. like the way this new Quest looks. What about fuel economy? A Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19. Thank you Nissan for making a family vehicle gets driven a lot, so volleyball minivan that looks attractive. will it hurt the bank? Thankfully, Thanks also goes to them for the Quest is actually quite frugal; I The Volleyball Teams host the St. Clair Saints on Wed. Nov. 16. The finally fixing the interior. The old averaged 12.5-litres/100km, which Quest interior looked like a bad means it is better than most of its Women play at 6pm and the Men at 8pm. Both teams are currently extra from a Star Trek movie; noth- competition. ranked 4th in Ontario. ing looked right and the quality It’s priced well, too, starting at was horrendous. Now the quality $29,998, however the fully loaded badminton is much, much better, and better model is a whopping $48,578. still, the interior now looks modern So to cap it all off, the new Fanshawe Athletics is the proud host of the 22nd Annual Black Knight and the instrument binnacle has Quest is much improved over the Badminton Invitational on Nov. 18th-20th. Come check out our Falcons finally been put where it belongs, old one. If you were put off by the competing in the J Gyms against numerous other behind the steering wheel (not the Quest the last time you bought a Colleges from across Ontario. middle of the dash). Occupants minivan, its time now to take a will also be happy with the space look at it again. It might just be curling inside; this is a really roomy vehi- what you’re looking for. The Men’s and Women’s Curling Teams are heading to the Chatham Granite Cashspeil on Friday Nov. 18th to Saturday Nov 20th.

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