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Dear Editor, decision. When someone insults me, I In regards to the social, I think don't take offence. When some- Thanks to all those who have I am astonished at how unin- Kyle needs to just get over it. If one insults the organization formed Kyle Bakx continues to be an event does not go well, we sit dedicated to serving the needs considering the very professional down and ask why. In this case, and interests of students at RRC, 'Letter to the Editor' response the event was cancelled because I take great offense on behalf of contributed to the Pf018Cilli given by the Student Advisory there were almost no ticket sales. every staff and student who is a Board two issues ago. My guess is that students didn't member. It is apparent that Mr. Bakx want to go. Kyle sees it as a fail- I invite any student to meet with See you in the fall! knows absolutely nothing about ure; we see it as a smart move me to address concerns, ideas or the SA and how it operates. The combined with valuable informa- questions. It is to your advantage thing that tickles me the most is tion. As president, my portfolio to understand what you have paid that Kyle has never even met me requires me to be the CEO of the into if you expect some sort of prior to writing his column For a organization, not micromanage value in return. To those students columnist, the guy has never even every single department. who think the SA only offers alco- stepped foot into the SA office to Mr Bakx seems to be intrigued hol events, shame on you for not interview any executive or board as to why the first response came understanding what exactly you member. That is just one example from the entire SAB and not just have invested in. of what the SAB means by not per- me. I applaud them for not only The 2005/2006 elections have forming any due diligence. their support, but their commit- just taken place and any student Corrections Notice: Unfortunately Mr. Bakx has ment to the SA. They were disap- could have run for an executive drawn attention to his lack of pointed that a student who shows position. There is a reason why effort to get the facts and to no understanding in this area Last issue, we misspelled the name of one of our writers. Kyle Bakx's name was not on the conduct some level of research. used the Projector to voice a very Sorry, Heidi Dyck (not Dyke). ballot, he did not apply. There is a time to speak and a skewed idea without performing time to listen. It is definitely time due diligence. Secondly, I would Sincerely, for Kyle and other students who image that it's a good thing when Ryan Mariani, President are equally uninformed to just your constituents go to bat for Red River College Students' listen and then make an informed you. Association
THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 news No relief for 1 1th Annual
student debt Carpentry Competition
BY BRENTON DRIEDGER against it, much to the disap- saying what they did in 1998, pointment of many students. by prohibiting bankruptcy for The top 6 Level IV Carpentry Apprentices he debate over how to "Obviously, we were disap- student loans for ten years after of the 2004/2005 school year properly deal with the pointed," said Sarah Amyot, graduation and offering "debt compete in a 2 day event Tproblem of student debt Manitoba representative for management measures" like tax continues, but college and uni- the Canadian Federation of relief for interest payments and versity grads wallowing in stu- Students (CFS) and outgoing Friday May 27th - 3 hr theory test dent loans likely didn't get the debt reduction, was the best news they were hoping for. president of the University of way to provide an alternative to A recent private member's Winnipeg Students' Association. bankruptcy. Saturday May 28th bill (C-236) aimed Lost in the Practical Competition in B1-24 at decreasing the shuffle are students 8:00am — 4:00pm. waiting period with skyrocketing before debt-laden amounts of debt. graduates can The bankruptcy A Statistics Canada Open to the public. declare bankruptcy prohibition is report last year Winner will be announced at the banquet was defeated reported that upon that follows at 6:30 pm in the Prairie Lights. in the House of discriminatory against graduating college Invited guests only. Commons. students from the The proposed students. class of 2000 had amendment to the 11 debts averaging $13,000, while bach- Bankruptcy and - SARAH AMYOT Insolvency Act elor graduates owed was tabled by NDP post-sec- "We had hoped it would pass." $20,000. ondary education critic Alexa "The bankruptcy prohibi- Even more startling, the col- McDonough and suggested tion is discriminatory against lege grads owed 21 per cent Canadian Nursing reducing the wait from ten students," she added. "They more upon graduation than the years to two years after gradua- should at least be treated fairly class of 1995, while the bachelor tion before students could apply under the law." grads owed 30 per cent more Tutorial Services, Inc. for bankruptcy relief. Conservatives said they want- than those five years earlier. Specializing in nursing licensure "This bill was a great start," ed a five-year waiting period. examination preparation since 1975 said McDonough in an NDP They also accused the Liberals These numbers are startling press release. "With student of making money from the stu- for people like Ian Boyko, gov- www .nursingtutorials.ca debt closing in around Canadian dent loan program. ernment relations coordinator families, this bill offered hope to "Right now, at posted floating for CFS. While some argue that Tutorial Session for those few who have no other rates, the government is charg- making bankruptcy available choices available to them." ing 6.75 per cent on student sooner will lead to its abuse, CRNE Preparation The NDP and Bloc Quebecois debt, money the government Boyko said that's simply not the voted in favour of the bill, while has borrowed at an average of case. is scheduled for June 20-25, 2005 the Liberals were opposed. The 3.8 per cent—that is a pretty "Declaring bankruptcy is Conservatives had said they good margin," said Conservative a very serious undertaking," For further information, call 255-1001 would support the bill and MP Peter Van Loan in the said Boyko. "It's the last refuge and leave a message amend it at Committee, but Parliamentary debate. for those who have no other they decided instead to vote The Liberals countered by choice." Registration deadline for the June 20-25, 2005 session is June 3, 2005 Sessions for NCLEX-RN and Canadian Practical City's BioMed Nursing Examinations are also available.
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BY IAN CALLIOU and a school board trustee for a money behind you." Swandel because of his affiliation after Laurendeau's loss in the life in politics. with John Angus. last provincial election to NDP ou can't win an election on Page, who "The whole candidate Marilyn Brick. a kitchen table campaign, enjoyed his thing was Robert Page's trump card was Ynot against big money," time in the orchestrated for said dejected city council hope- his close ties to the French com- limelight and ful Robert Page, after his election Swandel; John munity. Both he and his daugh- campaign for the St. Norbert garnered pub- has been groom- ter, who studies at the College seat. licity from ing Justin for the universitaire de Saint-Boniface, Page felt that the money various media job." are bilingual and campaigned and organization behind the outlets includ- Despite hard with the local French com- likes of Justin Swandel, Marcel ing A-Channel, Angus's help, munity. Laurendeau, and Rick Thiessen CBC French, Swandel still "I think that we got Swandel's pushed their campaigns to the the Lance, faced heated attention. He quickly put out voters. and La Liberte competition French literature by the end of "My daughter, Catherine, was doesn't think and was given the campaign." my campaign manager. She paid he will run a tough fight In the end, Robert Page ended again. "Not for part of the campaign out of from Marcel up a distant fourth in the byelec- her own pocket." unless I have Laurendeau. tion with only 453 votes. This was Page's first campaign an issue that I Conservative "I was first place among the want to bring voters may have kitchen table campaigns," he for city council and ran mostly FILE PHOTO due to support from friends and to the public's seen this elec- remarked with a laugh, "and at attention, you family, but says he isn't giving up Page felt that all of the candi- tion as an oppor- least my daughter had fun." can't win unless you have big his day job as a substitute teacher dates had it tough against Justin tunity to try to set things right
Smoking bylaw causes conflict Rural bar owner disobeys law, appears in court
BY BROOK JONES Dorfman Sweatman LLP, which throughout Manitoba in 12 ban does raise some concerns. Since the adoption of the is one of the largest law firms communities during 2004 and According to Desrosiers, 44, the province wide smoking ban, hree Manitobans, Robert in Winnipeg since 1987. He is featured representation from province wide smoking ban goes there has been a dramatic shift Jenkinson, Gary Desrosiers acting on behalf of Jenkinson. health care professionals, busi- far beyond just butting out in the to home parties which trans- and Art Stacey all agree with T Stacey, who believes that he ness organizations, municipal public establishments through- fighting against the province's lates into unregulated drinking, and his cli- Non-Smokers Health Protection out the province. underage drinking, over-ser- Amendment Act, Bill 21. The ent have Desrosiers vice of alcohol and increased Act which came into effect last a very who lives south calls to various police services. October made Manitoba the compelling west of Winnipeg According to Jenkinson, first province in Canada to adopt argument, in Brunkild, in jurisdictions where a a province wide smoking ban. feels that Manitoba has smoking ban exits, busi- Jenkinson, who owns the the province owned a hotel, res- ness has fallen by 30 percent. Creeks Hideaway Motel in wide smok- taurant and Bar for "There is no other business Treehern, Manitoba has been ing ban is four the past four in the province which dictates charged with 13 offenses with a law that years. Desrosiers, their customer's lifestyle like a respect to Bill 21 and is sched- is uncon- who also acts as smoking ban," said Desrosiers. uled to appear in court this stitutional. the President of One of Desrosiers and Stacey's summer. Offenses against "We want the Manitoba arguments is that smoking is Jenkinson range from permit- to put the Association of legal and they want to protect ting smoking within his facility, ball squarely Hotel Owners, is owners who wish to cater to having ashtrays on tables and in the court leading the charge this segment of the provinces no visible non-smoking signs. of the fed- to put an end to population. Owners of restau- The Act states that owners are eral gov- the province wide rants and bars don't want to be responsible for enforcing the ban ernment," smoking ban. forced to discriminate against a in their enclosed public facility said Stacey. Desrosiers quarter of adult Manitobans in and indoor workplaces. Owners The pro- indicated that their particular establishment. are also required to , display vincial legis- 50 percent of The Portage la Prairie signage in accordance with the lation bans business has court house will be the requirements established by the smoking in been lost in rural scene for the Jenkinson trial regulations and to also ensure all enclosed Manitoba estab- taking place July 18- 20. that no ashtrays are placed public lishments such where smoking is not permitted. and indoor work places as officials, community organi- as bars and restaurants Art Stacey, a 45-year-old recommended by a unani- zations and private citizens. because of the smoking ban. lawyer who has been practic- mous All-Party Committee on Despite the ban being widely "Small town bars are like ing law in Manitoba since 1982 Environmental Tobacco Smoke. supported throughout Manitoba, the MTS Centre in rural and has been with Thompson Thirteen hearing were held the province wide smoking Manitoba," said Desrosiers.
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are, yet expected. In a live television address to the nation, RPM Paul Martin spoke to Canadians about the problems of the sponsorship scan- dal, his reaction to the problem and about the For the last issue of the school year, the Projector asks a question of great potential for a summer election. Not only has the sponsorship program importance... "Is Michael Jackson guilty?" wasted tax money and hurt the liberal party, it could also split Canada in half . . . literally. A recent poll shows that the majority of Quebecers want sovereignty from Canada. With over 50 per cent in favour, a referendum Jason could coincide with an election. Sovereignty Civil engineering technology support is at its highest level in the province "He's guilty as sin. He has past pedophile accusations. He's paid in seven years. people off in the past. At the same time, the parents are just as "It is our duty to convince Quebecers on guilty for letting their kids get involved with him. I think there a daily basis that the best people to defend are two guilty parties. This is based 100 per cent on his physical their interests in Ottawa are members of the appearance." Bloc Quebecois and that the best solution for the future of Quebec is for Quebec to be a country in its own right," Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe told reporters. "But polls will not give us that," he added. Clearly, Martin's speech did gain favour with most Quebecors based on the polls, but Tamara McLellan it could prolong his reign as Prime Minister. Business administration Coming clean about issues, taking responsi- "Yes. Just the fact that he's had little boys sleeping in his bed. There's bility and talking to the people can only help something going on. They're not just having sleepovers." his cause. "I was the Minister of Finance. Knowing what I've learned this past year, I am sorry that we weren't more vigilant - that I wasn't more vigilant. Public money was misdirected and misused. That's unacceptable. And that is why I apologized to the Canadian people a Melvin Wong year ago," said Martin in his speech. Business administration laptop Martin spoke with confidence trying to "Yeah because he's a freak. He's more plastic than he's human. We regain lost credibility. don't know what's going on in his head. If he can lie about a thing "Let me emphasize that point: if so much like plastic surgery, he'll lie about other things." as a dollar is found to have made its way into the Liberal party from ill-gotten gains, it will be repaid to the people of Canada. I want no part of that money." What was questionable about Martin's speech was his guarantee of an election in the coming months. Bill Spornitz "For that reason, I commit to you tonight Information systems technology that I will call a general election within 30 days of the publication of the commission's "I hate to say it. I think he's guilty. He has been encouraged to lose all self-control. He's had a twisted past." final report and recommendations. Let Judge Gomery do his work. Let the facts come out. And then the people of Canada will have their say." "If the Opposition forces an election before then, that is their choice. But I believe we can do better. I believe we can - and we should Yvonne Guiboche - use the coming months to pursue the Computer accounting technician public's business. To act on the issues that matter most to you and make a difference in "Yeah because he's had too many little boys staying there. your life." He stopped alimony payments to his ex-wife for talking on His minority government has not been in Entertainment Tonight. He's got something to hide. He's giving children wine, and you don't give kids wine for no reason." power very long and now an expected elec- tion will cost taxpayers millions to stage. Conservative leader Stephen Harper asked many questions to Canadians in a reaction. speech. "Do Canadians really believe that the No. Darcy Hiebert 2 man in a government now under a cloud Business administration of corruption, is the person to clean up that "Absolutely. He's a recluse. He's completely detached from reality by mess today? Do Canadians really believe that ostracizing himself in his playground called Neverland. His reality the Gomery inquiry would be operating if is different from everyone else's. His right and wrong is different the Liberals had won a majority? And do you too." really believe that the Liberals will ultimately prosecute themselves and hold their own to account?" Well, we will know by winter. Final judg- ment - 2005 election. THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 Early-stage stem cell discovery may calm ethical debate
BY TERESA MURRAY blood is made up of blood cells. heart attack there are many dam- can usually only make limited the needed material anyway Before a cell is programmed to aged cells; in theory, with the use amounts of cells. Also the ability — the millions of aborted fetuses ecent developments in become one or the other it is a of stem cells this damaged tissue to divide seems to be more lim- that are already discarded every stem cell research have cell with a clean slate, no pro- could be replaced. ited in adult stem cells compared year?" sparked new debates, with R gramming; these are stem cells. Stem cell research is important to embryonic ones." Despite the debates there much of the controversy revolv- As we get older, stem cells because it may hold the cure for The book The Stem Cell ing around the use of human are ethical alternatives to using embryos. replenish the Controversy: human embryos. According Some believe stem cell research cells that have Debating the to Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, will eventually cure the world's been worn Issues discusses researcher at the St. Boniface most awful diseases, while others out and dam- the ethical Research Centre, stem cells believe that stem cells are only aged. They dilemmas behind derived from umbilical cord harvested by destroying human renew them- using embry- blood are the closest thing to life. However, new discoveries selves and To put things in context, it onic stem cells as embryonic stem cells. hold promising results for those have the abil- can take six or more opposed to adult Another interesting fact about on either side of the issue. ity—depend- stem cells. the benefits of using adult stem Miltenyi Biotec, a private com- ing on the embryos to produce enough "To put things cells is that because they are pany in Germany, has located 'a source—to cells to treat a Parkinson's in context, it taken from the patient who ulti- marker' or distinguishing char- become one, can take six or mately will be using them there acteristic in certain cells that many or all sufferer successfully more embryos to will be fewer complications. identify them as early-stage stem types of cells. produce enough "Using adult stem cells will cells—stem cells that are more Scientists cells to treat eliminate rejection issues, since programmable—similar to stem have been a Parkinson's you would be getting cells that cells from embryonic sources. able to sufferer suc- are a genetic match to your own", According to Naaman Shaikh manipulate cessfully.... But says Wozniak. MSc., technical consultant for stem cells to ailments such as heart disease, is it right to treat Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum who is Miltenyi Biotec, direct com- become specific cell types and muscular dystrophy, and every human beings in this way, or currently studying why cells die parisons between these two cell have been able to genetically type of cancer. — if you cavil at calling the early says he is, "cautiously optimistic types have not been thoroughly instruct them to mature into car- Before discussing the ethical embryo a human being — is it about the future of stem cell investigated. Therefore, it is diac cells, liver cells and others. issues surrounding stem cell right to treat potential human research." impossible to definitively prove According to Ashley Wozniak, research, Wozniak says you must beings in this way?" With the state of California that one is better than the other. a graduate student of human be able to differentiate between The book also provides the giving $3 billion to support What can be said is that they anatomy and cell science, at the embryonic stem cells and adult opposing argument, "If individu- embryonic stem cell research in have been successfully manipu- University of Manitoba, stem ones. als fall sick, it is usually not their November, 2004, there should lated to produce liver cells, nerve cells, especially embryonic ones, "The reason that there is so fault. Why then should they be be no question why new ethical cells and cardiac cells. have the ability to make all types much concern about embryonic denied the opportunity of cure? alternatives are being ignored. Every human being is made up of tissue. stem cells is because they are Why then should they be denied of a network of cells. Our livers This is important for regen- able to make all tissues, where the opportunity of cure if already are made up of liver cells and our erating damaged tissue. After a the majority of adult stem cells there is an abundant supply of Relieving the summer boredom
BY BREANNE TEMOSHAWSKY weekend of August for some of August to praise all of its natu- Complete with competitions, whole-hearted fun. ral resources. The 4-P Festival hoedowns and dance-offs. e are all aware of the Selo Ukrania is nestled near praises Pine Fall's power, paper, Killarney believes in an Irish avid heat and humidity Dauphin, Manitoba and cel- pea and pickerel industries and good time when it rocks out the we will be faced with W ebrates its Ukrainian festival invites all to join. Killarney Beach Festival July 15 come the summer months of ENGLISH TUTOR/ As a and 16. Including a beach volley- July and August. Along with that TEACHER heat there is a sense of boredom child, one ball tournament, a lavish sand- and laziness we are sure to face. of my castle building contest topped ESL - Beginning to advanced, So instead of hitting the usual favorite off with a dance and social, it's proof reading, summer hot spots such as The games was sure to be a fabulous weekend essays, projects, etc. Fringe and Folk Festival, and the undoubt- for any drinker. English Language Skills - gram- tired Red River Ex, follow this list edly leap Stop and smell the lilies at the of Manitoba summer highlights 'mar, sentence structure, etc. frog. Now Neepawa and area Lilly Festival Reasonable rates. that are sure to make any sunny as an the third week of July. summer day even brighter. Our Ph. Marilyn Cooper @ 487-1236 adult, I Dust off your fighting horns, province is full of exiting activi- ties that will chase away any am able grab a wheel of cheese, jump in a boredom, here are just a few: to train buggy and make your way down Altona celebrates its annual a slimy to Islendingadagurinn, other- Sunflower Festival the last week little crit- wise known as the Icelandic of July. Complete with pancake ter to do Festival taking place August long breakfasts, a parade, and a queen just that weekend in Gimli. FILE PHOTO only to be Why take a trip to Europe or contest, you're sure to always be CASH$$ entertained. And don't forget to entered Disney Land this summer, or any toss on a cowboy hat and a belt every summer on the weekend into the for that matter, when there is so of August 1. As long as you sport Canadian National Frog Jumping much to take in right where you Need Cash? buckle before entering the coun- Premiere Financial offers 30% off try idol competition that runs as a hard hat around the flailing Championship held in St.Pierre- live? This is not it though - look it legs and arms of the dancers and Jolys August long weekend. up, search for more. There is a lot all loans for students and part of the festivities. staff of Red River College. Winkler Harvest Festival and don't not to bust open from too Ribbet. to experience right here at home many perogies, it is guaranteed Strap on your dancin' shoes this, and every, summer. Money within the hour! Exhibition is a showcase of the Call 480-3333 today! towns' agriculture lifestyle. So to be a good time. because Austin will be overrun hop into your tractor and make Talk about self-involved - Pine in late July with the entry of your way down for the second Falls takes three days at the end Central Canada's Fiddle Festival. THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 8 feature The good and Healing and the bad of harming at the Jihad Terrorists hijack the word; same time Muslims want it back
BY KRISTA SIMONSON Maryland, wrote Jihad vs. McWorld in BY TARA DUNSMORE While the side effects from smoking 1995, before most of us knew of the word cigarettes such as cancer and emphyse- lthough the term jihad is relatively at all. hey're leafy, luscious and green. ma are more gradual, the repercussions new to most Canadians, it has been He points to economic inequalities Some people nurture them daily, from smoking marijuana are far more Aaround for almost 1,400 years. around the globe as a major cause of Tfeed them precise amounts of food, abrupt and alarming. In some instances, As an integral part of Islam, jihad maybe even go so far as to talk and sing terrorism in the name of Islam. But in the lack of oxygen to the brain caused came into existence in AD 622 when to them. Your neighbour may have them, stating his case, Barber steals the term Muhammad and his estab- possibly a relative, or maybe even some- by smoking pot has caused Dr. Woo's followers jihad from Islam and uses it in an entirely one you consider a close confidant. patients to faint, while others have com- lished the first Islamic community, offensive manner. There are a variety of kinds including plained of panic attacks. and according to John Esposito's book He justifies it by saying, "While for bubblegum, pineapple, blueberry, and "Often anxious people equate smoking Unholy War, jihad referred to the struggle many Muslims it may signify only ardor tutti-frutti. Those don't sound like your marijuana with a calming effect, when to spread and defend God's word. in the name of a religion...I borrow average plants, especially since they grow in actuality, the rebound anxiety from Today, jihad is translated as struggle its meaning from those militants who like weeds. In fact, that's exactly what smoking pot is far more powerful. Not and strife. According to Shahini Siddiqui, make the slaughter of the 'other' a higher this seed produces—weed, more com- to mention why anyone would want to the executive director of the Islamic duty" monly known as marijuana—and those smell like a skunk," adds Dr. Woo light- Social Services Association, the only Qaimkhani's eyes widen as she reads who want it, want it bad. heartedly. true battle involved in jihad is a personal this quote; she is indignant. "Western This bud bearing foliage has sparked Yet, there are those who continue to one. media want to promote these stereo- great debates across the world, which has use the drug for recreational and medi- "It is the battle against our egos, and types because it goes in their favour. He's stemmed public protests on legislative cal purposes. Medical reasons fall under trying to follow God. Jihad is a common doing this to sell books." grounds. Yet, where do we point the green one of three categories according to first name for boys in our culture. It is She has a point; if Barber understands thumb when charging an individual for documentation obtained from Health honourable to be in a constant state of the true meaning of the word jihad, and possession? Canada. striving." is aware he may cause offense by using In January 2005, a news release offered Category one is for individuals who It is another, lesser, facet of jihad which it in this way, why does he do it? He is by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial have contracted a terminal illness result- terrorists manipulate to serve their contribut- Meeting of ing in a prognosis purposes: ing to the Ministers respon- of under a year life violence 44 miscon- span. is permis- sible for Justice, ception including federal Category two is sible when It is the battle against our egos, and that jihad Justice Minister for individuals who defending trying to follow God. Jihad is a com- is vio- suffer from symp- Islam and Irwin Colter, mon first name for boys in our cul- lence, and announced the toms specifically Muslims.. validating reinstatement of associated with cer- However, ture. It is honourable to be in a con- the way proposed legisla- tain medical con- Esposito stant state of striving. in which tion in the House ditions including explains extremists of Commons that multiple sclerosis, that jihad use the would reduce spinal cord injury is strongly - SHAHINI SIDDIQUI term. penalties for pos- and disease, cancer, restricted. Muslims AIDS/HIV infec- It can only be declared by a recognized session of small aren't the only ones affected by this amounts of mari- tion, severe forms authority highly skilled in shariah, manipulation. Barber purports to be of arthritis and epi- juana and enforce FILE PHOTO Islamic law, and only when all diplomacy educating non-Muslims, shedding light lepsy. tougher punish- and negotiations have failed. Violence on these acts of terrorism and putting ment on large-scale grow operations. Category three is must be proportional and only enough to them into historical context. However, for individuals who suffer from symp- Possession of cannabis would still be repel the enemy. Citizens, clergy, nature, using the term as terrorists have manip- toms specifically associated with a seri- illegal but would not result in a criminal and places of worship are all forbidden ulated it only adds to the ignorance of record where minimal amounts were ous medical condition, other than the targets of jihad. non-Muslims. ones listed in Categories 1 and 2, where involved. In light of these regulations, it is obvi- Siddiqui says that while Muslims are conventional medical treatments have Gladys Pollack's article, The Marijuana ous that 9/11 was not an act of jihad. It being demonized by the media and failed to relieve symptoms of the condi- Timeline, written during the same time was an act of terrorism, and Muslims are academe, non-Muslims are being condi- tion. Coder announced more lax penalties for quick to pronounce it so. tioned to believe it. Trevor Nordman, a daily pot smoker, small amounts ot marijuana possession, "Bin Laden has no authority," explains "It is a disservice to us all." uses marijuana for recreational pur- estimates that "between 100,000 and Siddiqui, "so his call for jihad means Both Siddiqui and Qaimkhani say they poses. nothing." 325,000 Canadians use marijuana on a feel a sense of responsibility to enlighten "I think it's pretty ridiculous that can daily basis." It is frustrating for Muslims to see an non-Muslims about jihad and Islam. smoke a drug that will give me cancer and Some medical examiners, including Dr. integral part of their religion manipu- Siddiqui is a prominent member of the then turn around and , claim that I need it Casey Woo who practices at Woo Medical lated by extremists and terrorists. Islamic community and often acts as a for medical reasons," says Nordman. Centre in Winnipeg, indicate that long- "Jihad is sacred. To see it demonized, it spokesperson in the media. Qaimkhani Nordman has been smoking an average term marijuana use is far more dan- doesn't sit well. Jihadism' and `Jihadites'. says her responsibility is on a smaller gerous than previously assumed, with of two joints per day for over 15 years, It's nonsensical," says Siddiqui. level. and has never had a criminal record due problems such as schizophrenia and risk Farhana Qaimkhani smooths the silk "I want to share. People have the right to marijuana possession, even though blanket on her coffee table and places her of psychotic disorders, and that the drug to understand us. I talk about every issue police have seized his stash and warned contains more carcinogenic substances Qur'an gently on top of it. Qaimkhani, a happening in society. With my actions him many times. than tobacco. Red River College student, says extrem- and attitude, people understand we, "If possession of small amounts of It was also once commonly assumed ists excusing their actions in the name of Muslims, are not different." marijuana is still a crime, then why is it that marijuana was not addictive; how- jihad make life difficult for all Muslims. Qaimkhani hopes people will reach being overlooked so frequently? Because ever, it now appears that even this theory "I feel people looking at me, out to learn more about Islam, and offers it's the government that should be penal- is incorrect. and my family, when we walk down the the source as a great learning tool. ized for such lackadaisical laws," says "Unlike the physical addiction that streets. Sometimes people make me feel "You can go to the Qur'an to learn. It Nordman. lower than them." results from smoking cigarettes, using has all our teachings. If you go deep, you Yet, while the government remains in marijuana is psychologically addictive," Terrorists aren't the only ones to will find all the answers." explains Dr. Woo. "The harm from one limbo on the proposed marijuana legisla- blame for the manipulation of jihad; the joint is equivalent to smoking 10 ciga- tion, Canadians will continue to grow and media and academe play a large part, rettes." smoke the ever-potent drug. too. Benjamin R. Barber, an acclaimed political theorist from the University of THE PROJECTOR i MAY 2, 2005 cu p New mag
gets 'Dose' of uproar
CUP British Columbia connotation wasn't relevant to Bureau Chief the generation that we were tar- geting." BY JONATHAN WOODWARD In a statement before Dose's launch, Godfrey said it would VANCOUVER (CUP) -- Adults provide information and services are itching to know why Canada's to readers "through multiple newest daily magazine is named touch points." after a sexually transmitted dis- "That was an unintended FILE PHOTO ease, but young Canadians are pun," Godfrey said in an inter- just scratching their heads. view. Those touch points were ply disappearing - and there's To parents, 'a dose' - the meant to be the ways Dose no way of telling which words name chosen for the new free communicates with its readers - will stay and which words will magazine for 18 to 34-year-olds through the 320,000 copies of its go. launched on Apr. 4 by newspaper paper in five Canadian cities, its "But for those of us who giant CanWest Global - means website Dose.ca and its wireless were there when it came in, the awful tingle of stinging portal - a process that, he said, ('a dose') still does mean that," symptoms, and CanWest should has been a blast. said Stemberger. "Maybe Dose be burning with embarrassment. "To us, it has positive conno- is building in some jokes for the "Sure, getting a dose means tations. It means just the right older crowd." being infected, usually by gonor- amount, just the essential stuff. Judith Prat, co-ordinator of a rhea," said Michael Hagen, 58. It's a different name from con- student wellness centre at UBC, Join Kurdish Poet Choman Nardi Using 'a dose' as a euphe- ventional media - with a youth- said she never hears 'a dose' mism appeared as early as 1914 ful flavour." used in seminars with students. for a night of poetry, with the phrase "a dose of the Joseph Stemberger, head of Health professionals will clap," and is still used on Health the linguistics department at the sometimes deter students from Canada's website. But when bac- University of British Columbia, using incorrect terms or slang, MAY7/2005 terial infections could be cured said slang sometimes just can't encouraging them to use terms by antibiotics and infection rates bridge the generation gap. like sexually transmitted infec- 6:30 pm dropped, the word became much "The word 'groovy' doesn't tion she said. less popular too - and many stu- mean anything to young peo- "We don't want to encourage Multi-Purpose Room dents today haven't heard of the ple. But to older people, it's an words with a stigma," she said. term. equivalent of 'cool,' with a hint of Gonorrhea is on the rise So, Dose may be using pro- nostalgia," Stemberger said. again in the 18 to 34 demo- featuring Hardi's recent work, tection: anyone who's likely to "(A dose' is a part of the graphic - and if there's anything make the connection is probably vocabulary that is taboo. We Dose can do to make youth in The voice of Red River College too old to be in its target demo- don't talk about it in good com- Canada aware of the risks of Immigrant Writers, graphic. pany; we use euphemisms." getting 'a dose,' then it should "We were aware of the name's Euphemisms change quickly, do it, she said. The first English translation of connotation to generations that either becoming the established we weren't targeting," said pub- word for what they try to avoid, Winnipegger Damsho Ali's poetry. lisher Noah Godfrey, 27. "That like bathroom or the pill, or sim- Choman Hardi's experiences as a refugee and the trauma of the Kurdish people to whom she belongs have become the basis of her writing. Choman was born in southern Kurdistan, now part of Iraq, but her family was forced to flee to Iran when she was still a small child. Her family returned to Iraq when Choman was five only to be forced Canadian University Press (CUP) is a national to flee once more in 1988 when chemical weapons were used against the Kurds. student journalism organization which provides Tickets are $10.00 with proceeds going toward university and college newspapers with daily wire the Diversity 6 Immigrant Student Support Refugee Scholarship. services. As a member, the Projector selects To order a ticket, or for more information, several articles from the wire per issue which please call 632-2404, or email [email protected] may interest our readers. For more info call: 632-2404 Diversity 5 Immigrant Student Support D105 - 2055 Notre Dame Avenue Diversity & Immigrant E-mail: [email protected] Student Support www.rrc.mb.ca/cid
riB .h ,.00l lli IGO-10g yAlopyintl sriJ mmit 10 THE PROJECTOR i MAY 2, 2005 McGill cuts prayer from convocation
The McGill Daily (McGill cancellation of benediction will which include mention of the religious components," reads between church and education, University) be overturned in time for spring Lord or God in the school song, the secretariat's February letter McGill does not provide prayer convocation. on every diploma, and on the announcing the cancellation of space to any religious group. BY ERIKA MEERE At McGill, benediction is a school crest. the benediction. The Canadian Council on short prayer led by one of the "Those traditions are what Daniel Cere, director of the American-Islamic Relations MONTREAL (CUP) -- The university's chaplains, who rep- make McGill what it is and I, for Newman Centre, challenged subsequently threatened to file debate over the role of religion resent the Christian, Muslim, one, am not willing to change McGill's interpretation of secu- a human rights complaint on at McGill University has flared Jewish, Sikh and Buddhist faiths. them," he said, adding the stu- larism, pointing out that the term behalf of the Muslim Students' up again - this time, over a con- A sample benedic- does not necessarily Association. troversial decision to end the tion asks God to bless mean excluding any While Wells could not say for century-old tradition of saying the university in its GG component of reli- certain whether the two issues benediction at convocation. pursuit of truth, and gion, but rather can are linked, she questioned the In a Feb. 4 letter to McGill's assist it in its efforts Those traditions are allow a university to process by which the decision to director of chaplaincy services, to provide schol- what make McGill what it embrace multiple end benedictions at convocation former secretary-general Robin arly groundwork and faiths. was made. Gellar, whose department is intellectual leader- is and I, for one, am not Nevertheless, the "If linked, I would see it responsible for organizing ship. secular argument as a shortcut to maintaining convocation, announced the "What we really try willing to change them. echoes one made the stance that McGill is non- benediction would no longer be to do is have some- several times by denominational," she said. included in the ceremony. thing that puts into administrators in "I think that in the event that - MATTHEW HOWATT At a board of governors meet- perspective the gift the ongoing dispute McGill is challenged (on the ing Mar. 29, student union that is education. . . dent union could solicit student over Muslim prayer prayer space issue) at the Human representative Matthew Howatt And goodness knows an institu- opinion by holding a plebiscite space on campus. Last fall, the Rights Commission, being able challenged this decision, arguing tion like McGill needs prayer," on the matter. university informed the Muslim to show the tradition of inclu- the prayer is a meaningful part of said the director of chaplaincy For its part, the administration Students' Association that it siveness would be a stronger the ceremony for students from services, Rev. Gwenda Wells, add- has maintained that prayer has would not renew an agreement stance for the university to take." many different faiths. Governors ing the ritual serves to acknowl- no place in a secular university. granting them prayer space in Wells and the chaplaincy debated the issue for about half edge the importance of spiritual- "Following discussion and con- Peterson Hall. team have drafted a response to an hour, ultimately sending the ity in many students' lives. sultation among those respon- In a Feb. 23 letter to the senate Geller's letter that asks the new matter to the senate for further Howatt said while it is not sible for public ceremonies, we explaining the rationale behind secretary-general to reconsider discussion. his intention to force anyone to have determined that, consistent the decision, principal Heather excluding prayer from convoca- Because of the slow pace of pray, it would be next to impos- with McGill's non-denomina- Munroe-Blum asserted that, as a tion. administrative decision-mak- sible to remove all traces of reli- tional character, McGill events non-denominational institution, ing at McGill, it is unlikely the gion from university traditions, should not typically include and in keeping with a separation
Convocation Ceremonies - June 2005 Wednesday, June 22, 2005 — 1:30 p.m. - Business and Applied Arts Wednesday, June 22, 2005 — 7:30 p.m. - Aboriginal Education, Teacher Education, Applied Sciences, Student Services urs a dune 23, 2005 — 7:30 p.m. - Transportation, Aviation and Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies, Continuing Education, Distance Education, Regional Campuses
Convocation attire must be worn if attending the ceremony.
If you have not received your Convocation information package in the mail, including your gown order form by May 13th, contact one of the Student Service Centres - Notre Dame Campus, D101 or Princess Street Campus, P104 or call 632-2327 THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 sports The Red Sox win; the NHL lose: a school year in review
BY AVI SAPER four years, and established them- tinues to grow selves as a dynasty in a league worse on a seem- ith the Projector set to . whose rules are designed to pre- ingly daily basis. take a hiatus for the vent such things from happening. Barry Bonds and summer, I thought it Winnipeg's own Jennifer . Mark McGwire would be a good time to recap Jones delivered what many have are the two big- what has been an ilieresting eight months in the sometimes called the greatest curling shot gest names to be wacky, but always entertaining of all time with her final stone at implicated, but world of sports. the Scott Tournament of Hearts. the list is sure to The Winners The miracle shot sent Jones's rink grow with each Curt Schilling, David °Ortiz from the St. Vital Curling Club to new autobiogra- and the Boston Red Sox not only the world championships in phy and congres- ended an 86-year curse, but also Scotland, where they finished sional hearing. became the first team in base- fourth. CBC used to be ball history to overcome a 3-0 the premier tele- deficit in the American League The Losers vision destina- Championship Series against The NHL and its union have tion for Canadian their archenemies, the New York managed to push their league sports fans. Yankees. to the brink of irrelevance in Since September Peyton Manning may have had Canada, a situation it has long the network has right to broadcast the Olympics one of the best seasons in the been in south of the border. had no hockey remaining majors, and the first starting with Vancouver in 2010. history of the NFL, but it ended When the two sides finally agree games to show, has fired Chris half of the CFL's campaign. And Maybe someone did have a in bitter disappointment when on how to fairly divide $2 billion Cuthbert (one of its strongest don't you dare miss any of the worse year than Gary Bettman he failed yet again to defeat the they will find themselves with a announcers), has angered curl- non-stop analysis of the NHL after all. New England Patriots in the small fraction of that amount in ing fans across the country with labour negotiations—you never The summer should bring post-season. The Pats went on their coffers. its inferior coverage after taking know when something might many more winners and losers to win their third Super Bowl in Baseball's steroid scandal con- over for TSN, and has lost the actually happen! in the NBA playoffs, golf's three Can CBC Sports be salvaged?
The Gateway divided on the appeal of Cherry coverage across several chan- (University of Alberta) after his controversial remarks nels, including the digital chan- about the tendencies of French nel Country Canada, which has BY KIRK ZEMBAL players to wear visors, the CBC fewer subscribers than those has done nothing to resolve the events have teams, while some EDMONTON (CUP) -- This situation, instead giving him a draws weren't shown at all. past school, year, we have wit- short-term contract that ensures Clearly, there is a lack of nessed the beginning of the end that nobody is pleased with the leadership at the head of CBC of one of the greatest staples of decision, most especially the Sports - or perhaps, like many Canadiana - CBC Sports. The one-dimensional man in the Canadians, they are lost and days of the glorious CBC Sports multi-coloured suit himself. directionless without hockey. 44 theme, with its dramatic crash Add that to the NHL lockout Either way, it physically hurts me 00 of lights being fired up, raising and the CBC already had to make to see the mistakes and bad luck goose bumps on the skin of even up some serious ground, but CBC Sports has encountered this vow the most hardened sports fan, they managed to make it worse past year. are, perhaps, I actually felt very sadly like crying when gone forever. I heard what We can try quite possibly to ignore the could be the cBctelevision signs, delud- We can try to ignore the deathblow to ing ourselves the department into a Maple signs, deluding ourselves - the loss of And as if it couldn't get any who get sent to cover Oilers play- Leafs-fan kind into a Maple Leafs-fan kind broadcast rights worse, the geniuses in charge off games on the rare occasions of thinking for the Olympic made an absolutely mind- that they occur - will get moved - "Next year it of thinking - "Next year it games, includ- bogglingly-stupid decision: up in the rotation, and we'll have will get better." ing Vancouver they actually fired the greatest to suffer through their banal But, like the will get better." But, like the 2010. They just play-by-play man of our time, chatter every Saturday night next Leafs, it prob- couldn't put up Chris Cuthbert. I realize that year (if the NHL comes back). ably won't. Leafs, it probably won't. enough money, everybody loves the dynamic Perhaps there is still salvation Of course, despite having a (`dynamic' meaning they rarely in sight, but if the NHL goes to with the pos- stellar record of ever leave Toronto) duo of replacement players next year, I sible return Olympic broad- Bob Cole and Harry Neale, but will be forced to hold a memo- of NHL hockey - oh yes, much worse. They tried casts. How am I Cuthbert was the heir apparent rial service for a once-stalwart next year it just might get bet- filling the void with amateur supposed to watch a' biathlon - versatile, smart, and in posses- institution of Canadian identity, ter, but it'll still be like Michael sports, which is admirable, but race now without Brain Williams sion of a voice that makes men and say goodbye to CBC Sports Jordan coming out of retire- our nation craves sports heroes, telling me whom I should be swoon. Pitting that versus the forever. ment - a shell of its former self. and when the CBC had the cheering for? If I have to put stuttering, forgetful and, quite All signs have been pointing to • chance to showcase them at the up with some NBC-like, time- frankly, close-to-death Bob Cole trouble, starting last spring with Brier and the Scott Tournament delayed crap broadcasts in 2010, is no contest. the network's Paul Martin-esque of Hearts - this being Canada, I might actually be forced to stop Now, to combine a couple dithering on the issue of Don sports heroes include curlers - it watching and do something pro- nonsensical sports analogies, Cherry. With the nation clearly failed miserably. It scattered its ductive with my life. the fourth line - those no-names
12 THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 Under the influence of Barbie
BY JEN ZORATTI Sydney. . The study, conducted t's easy to hate Barbie. She's among five to eight- tall, blonde and leggy. She's year-olds, determined 1 got the little nose and the that kindergarten-aged big chest. She dates her perfect children are being pres- equivalent. She's had 75 regis- sured by not only their tered careers from singer to sur- classmates to be thin, but geon. Wow. Skipping three meals also by the media. And one a day must free up a lot of time. name came up in pop culture Sure, we all know Barbie is far more than any supermod- skinny. She's also white, blonde, el's: Barbie. successful, rich and she does Another study among 81 have a healthy shoe collection. girls, conducted by Flinders She is who many women aspire University, determined that to be. And oddly enough, she's a among five-year-olds, 28.6 per that child's plaything. cent wished they were thinner. having Barbie and eating disorders go The children were shown pic- lots of and way back. She has often been tures of a female before and after things and an t h e blamed for encouraging eating she put on weight. Thirty-five attractive boy- 'become disorders, and a few parents percent blamed the girl's eating your own friend will make you successful. outfit really need to include an have gone as far as to ban her habits and 25 per cent said she hero' type slogans. But as Edut Children, or more accurately iridescent white miniskirt? from their homes. should go on a diet. writes, the costumes can change, their parents, are compelled to Adios Barbie is working Tammy Wyman of Winnipeg, According to something- but she's still Barbie. buy the pink accessories, houses, towards abolishing the stereo- the mother of six-year-old Emily, fishy.org, a website dedicated So why does Emily play with cars and even tour busses for types set by Barbie. It features is not one of these parents. to exploring the relationship Barbie dolls? their dolls. In fact, one billion different essays by women of "Emily plays with Barbies and between media and eating "I think they're pretty," she fashions (with matching shoes different ethnicities speaking has since she was two," says behaviour, Barbie has a sublimi- says. "They all have long beauti- and hairbrush, of course) have out against Barbie. Ophira Edut, Wyman. "I really don't think nal effect on children and sends ful blonde hair, just like me." All been manufactured for Barbie the editor of the book, writes: Barbie has much to do with eat- them messages that their parents seven of Emily's dolls are blonde. over the last four decades. She's "Peel off the tippytoed hightops ing disorders. I personally think may not even realize. Barbie per- Wyman doesn't seem surprised a 1.9 billion dollar per year and figure-flattering spacesuit that by the time most girls start petuates a physically impossible about Emily's blonde ambition. industry and her image is being and there she is: the same geni- worrying about their weight, body image. In fact, if she were a "You know, now that I think of marketed to youngsters in 140 tal-free babe with pencil thighs, they're way past the Barbie stage. human, she'd measure a 46-inch it, Barbie could be where her countries worldwide. vapid smile, and impossibly She's just a toy." bust, a 18-inch waist and 24-inch fixation with blonde hair comes And while Barbie does seem curvaceous rack." Most of the It's true that eating disorders hips. Her waist would be unable from. Everyone tells her how to say that girls can do anything, writers feel that the best way to usually show up in the early teen to support her chest, and thus, pretty it is, and she's scared it'll critics are doubtful as to whether combat negative body image in years. And while she may be just she'd have to walk on all fours. go dark." or not Barbie is a positive role youngsters is to stress that Barbie a toy, recent studies are linking She would be too thin to men- Six-year-old Emily wants to model. As it is pointed out in is, in fact, a hunk of plastic. the infamous doll to pre-mature struate, and in fact, would prob- start bleaching her hair. the book Adios Barbie, is it really Adios Barbie also acknowledg- eating disorders and dieting in ably die from exhaustion just empowering to make the 1995 es that Barbie has come a long girls as young as five, according walking. And talk about leggy: edition of Teen Barbie say "Math way from her inception 40 years to a recent Australian study con- Barbie measures in at 7'2". is hard!" Being a nurse is a great ago. Recently, Barbie ads are now ducted by a psychology clinic in Barbie also teaches children thing, but does the Barbie nurse featuring 'girl power' sentiment
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THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 13 Shoe-aholi ./k, new ree addict
BY MELNI GHATTORA self-proclaimed shoe-aholic pair wardrobe. wear then I don't feel completely "I much rather buy one good (who happens to own a pair of In her book Heart and Sole: confident," says Friesen. shoe for the price of five cheap at is it about leather Weitzman mules that put a $250 The Shoes of My Life, published According to Eldershaw, this shoes." straps, metal buckles, dent in her wallet). in 2004, Eldershaw offers fellow would be best described as According to the Canadian Wand chains that has so Ramgotra, 32, has a collec- shoe-aholics one small scrap of chronic shoe-aholic anxiety. Journal of Psychoanalysis many women begging for more? tion of 155 pairs of shoes that wisdom: "Make footwear deci- So what does a shoe-aholic do online, a study conducted by It's an addiction to shoes that range from stilettos and boots sions based on how you want when she is going out of town? Dr. Brian Johnson might be able leaves shoe-aholics head over to sneakers and sandals. She people to respond to you." Of course she wouldn't take her to convince those who are still heels for a pair of sultry designer believes that it's normal for Making a bad footwear deci- entire closet with her. skeptical of shoe-aholicism. stilettos. women to own several pairs of sion is something that Kimberley Or would she? "New research allows us to Can women really be addicted shoes because "it's a girl thing." Friesen, manager of Shapes "I will give up anything else refine our understanding of to buying shoes? It's true, there are a lot of Fitness Centre on McPhillips but my shoes," says Fernando addiction. Addictive character is "Absolutely," says Dr. Gary women out there who share Street, has a hard time shaking Neri, 56. On a recent business repetitive, stereotyped responses Rockman, a psychology pro- her same love for shoes, but from her memory. trip to China, the manager of to helplessness via compulsive fessor at the University of Ramgotra is quite shocked "I wanted to wear my stiletto textile development for Nygaard behaviors." Winnipeg, "if you're asking me to hear that there is an equal boots to my cousins wedding Fashions was faced with a tough Dr. Rockman further elabo- 'is there a shopping addiction?' amount of women who just in Vancouver but I couldn't decision; what shoes should she rates, "research shows that when There is no doubt about that, couldn't care less about what because they had a huge scuff pack? a person engages in behavior but in this case shoes are the they sport on their feet. on them. I ended up wearing "I bring a red pair cause they that has a very high addictive drug of choice." "Really? Oh, that's terrible," my pumps, the only other shoes are fun, another pair incase it quality to it, like buying shoes, According to Dr. Rockman, says Ramgotra, " I didn't think I brought with me and honestly rains and nice suede loafers in there are biological changes in women who frequently buy anybody was like that." I couldn't cope, I felt like every- case I go out at night." Neri left their brain and body just like if shoes demonstrate a compul- Fortunately for Ramgotra, she one was staring at me the entire for China with 14 pairs of shoes they were having drugs." sive behavior: "Clearly addiction can fit right in with a society of time, " says Friesen, 24. and came back with 17 pairs, Is buying a pair of feet-flat- is a compulsive behavior, but it's women who appreciate the fine According to Dr. Rockman, two of which she had custom tering stilettos the equivalent a continuum. We all have a thing craftsmanship that is put into you often find that a person who made: of experiencing a drug induced we like to do but it's how far you making a quality pair of shoes: is showing addictive behavior in "I never buy shoes in North high? take it." the Imeldas. one specific area actually has America. I can't do it. When I "I can't say for sure, but buying "I'm not going to buy Wal- According to Australian issues with depression, anxiety buy shoes it is quality before a pair of hot ass shoes feels pret- Mart ugly shoes or crappy author, Jane Eldershaw, the or low self-esteem. quantity." This comes from a ty damn good," says Ramgotra, 1 Payless sandals," says Sonya Imeldas are named in the honor "I have about 25 pairs of shoes woman who has shelled out "especially if you get them for Ramgotra, a merchandiser for of the patron saint of footwear, in my closet but if I am going out over $300 for a pair of designer half price." Peter Nygard Signature and a Imelda Marcos, with her 3000- and can't find the right shoe to Tod's loafers.
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THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 14 film
Horror remake worth a few scares
Review: The Amityville Horror "1/2 Now Playing
BY ALAN MACKENZIE children. Twenty-eight days later times it wants to go for cheap ter Chelsea, who befriends the great performance as the world's they moved out, never to return. scares; at other times it generates ghost of one of DeFeo's victims, worst babysitter and receives t seems that remakes of 1970s Sorry, no bleeding walls. laughs - some intentional, some and so does Jesse James as Billy, the film's biggest (intentional) horror films are becoming This new version of Amityville not. Ryan Reynolds' portrayal of the oldest son and victim of his laughs. 1 the latest Hollywood trend. As a remake, The Amityville The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Horror is fine - it is the only one and Dawn of the Dead both were of the recent 70s horror updates remade over the last two years, to actually improve upon the and now an updated Amityville original - and if you're looking Horror has been unleashed. for a few frights, it should do the Supposedly based on a true trick. What the film lacks, how- story, the Amityville Horror is a ever, is any kind of atmosphere, haunted house story that became and as soon as the lights come somewhat of a phenomenon up the scares are over. upon its initial release in 1979 A truly good horror movie, the and spawned three sequels. The kind that someone would want original was famous for its wall- to re-shoot twenty or thirty years bleeding scene, but compared later, should have an overall to many other films that were sense of dread that sticks with released during that decade, viewers long after they leave including The Exorcist and the theatre; we should be afraid Halloween, it really wasn't all that to turn out the lights, to have scary. Still, people couldn't get a shower, or to go in the water. enough of it, probably because That's what makes a horror phe- of the 'true story' tag line. nomenon. The true story goes like this: In 1979, saying that The in 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed Amityville Horror was based on his parents and siblings, claim- definitely has some frightening George Lutz starts out fine, but possessed father's abuse. It's nice' a true story was enough, but ing that voices in the house told moments, but unfortunately the by the end of the movie is comi- to see real kids in a horror movie today's movie audiences are too him to commit the murders. One film is too inconsistent in its tone cally over-the-top. instead of the obligatory creepy cynical for that. year later, George and Kathy Lutz to be effective enough. At times it The kids, however, are ter- kid, a staple since the success of moved into the house with their wants to play-up the psychologi- rific. Chloe Grace Moretz does The Sixth Sense and The Ring. cal angles of the story; at other a great job as the Lutz's daugh- Rachel Nichols also gives a Through the eyes of a child Oscar-winning doc a humbling experience
ReNiiew: Born into Brothels **** Towne 8
BY IILLIAN BROWN she started a nonprofit organiza- clearly on the children and their kids on a field trip to the ocean the eyes of the children instead of tion, Kids with Cameras, in 2002 future. The selling of sex takes a and the zoo. As they comment through her eyes as an outsider. "There is nothing called hope to raise money to get the kids out backseat, but you are reminded on the animals being trapped in It's a portrayal of the truly in my future." of the brothels and into boarding of the dismal lifestyle, especially cages, you can't help but make disenfranchised, and after see- Such words, spoken by a schools to avoid the same fate as when Avijit's mother dies after a the connection between the zoo ing the film, you realize that no 10-year-old Indian girl named their mothers. pimp sets her on fire. and the brothel. Canadian, no matter how impov- Kochi, linger in your mind long The kids absorbed the cam- The film's most poignant Using the photographs, Briski erished, should complain. after watching the Academy era techniques taught by Briski scenes are when Briski takes the shows life in the brothels through Award-winning documentary and found joy in snapping shots Born Into Brothels. around the brothels. The artistic Filmed by Americans Zana sense that they have is breath- Briski and Ross Kauffman, the taking; their photos are worthy 85-minute documentary follows of National Geographic or Time the lives of eight children grow- magazine. Avijit, a boy particu- ing up in Sonagachi, the red-light larly articulate, was even asked district of Calcutta. to attend an international youth Briski, who lived in the broth- photography conference — a els for seven years off and on chance in a lifetime for anyone, documenting prostitutes, fell in let alone a boy from a brothel. love with the spunky charm of While the film exposes all dirty their children (so will you when aspects of life in the brothels you see their crooked-toothed - from rats eating garbage to grins and hear their precocious foul-mouthed whores screech- comments). As a photographer, ing at each other - the focus is THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 film 15
From the Cutting Room Floor ALAN MACKENZIE Columnist Screw the Beach. For many, summer is a time for lying in the sun and swimming in lakes; for others, it is a time to sit in dark, air-conditioned rooms. For those of us who prefer the dark and cool to the sunny and hot, I present: Screw the Beach: A Movie Lovers' Guide to Summer.
1. Hit a blockbuster on opening day - Probably the biggest release this year will be the final chapter in the Star Wars prequel trilogy Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith. The true way to experience a movie-event like this is to see it while the hype is still fresh. Head to your BY ALAN MACKENZIE instructor at RRC's Princess Street Before the awards were handed favourite multiplex on May 19, wait 20 minutes in line Campus, Rick Skene, who teaches out, the audience was treated for popcorn, put up with people talking throughout the wenty-five short films, an acting, mime, stage combat, and to a visit from Sean Garrity, the move and babies crying, and tell yourself you'll never go awards ceremony, and a filmmaking at U of W, and Matt Winnipeg-based filmmaker who on opening day again. Tvisit from an award-winning Holm who teaches filmmaking at won Best First Feature at the filmmaker were among the high- the U of M. Toronto International Film Festival 2. Take a WIFF - The first Winnipeg International Film lights at the 3rd annual University Of the 11 films from RRC stu- for Inertia. Garrity screened some Festival takes place June 9-12. This could be one of the of Winnipeg Student Film Festival. dents, three won awards on the of his work and spoke about his most exciting events this summer but the line-up hasn't The festival, which was held in final night of the festival. Garrett second feature, Lucid. He also been announced yet, so we don't know whether interna- the university's Eckhardt Gramatte Turner won best editor for Riding reminded students how fortunate tional just means two movies from Winnipeg and one Hall on April 20-22, featured 25 Hood, Jeremy Dangerfield won best they are to have the festival. from Grand Forks. If it does turn out to be a dud, there is films from students of University of actor for his work in John Wilson's "I only wish I had something like always the 5th annual Gimli Film Festival in late July, an Winnipeg, University of Manitoba Transition, and John Wilson won this when I was growing up," he event famous for midnight movies on the beach. and Red River College. best cinematography for his other told the audience. "We get more entries every year," short Catching Chorney. The only downside to the festival 3. Be afraid - Horror movies are making a comeback, said U of W film professor John Other winners included Lubbin' was the screening of Roommates, a and there are some that show real promise this summer. Kozak, adding that only half of the It by Jason Vanderhooft (U of M) half-hour drama produced by the George A. Romero's Land of the Dead brings zombie-hor- 50 films submitted were screened for audience favourite, and Karl U of W's master filmmaking and ror from the master behind Night of the Living Dead and at the free event. by Steven Kostanski (U of M) for screen acting classes. The acting the original Dawn of the Dead, it and stars Asia Argento There were 11 films each from technical achievement. was fine, but the film was poorly (daughter of horror legend Dario Argento) and the students of U of W and RRC and 3 The big winner was U of W lit and edited and seemed much always-creepy Dennis Hopper. House of Wax also looks from the University of Manitoba. student Jessie Kwok, whose 24- more amateurish than the work promising (if only because of the Paris Hilton kill-off), as "There just weren't as many minute film Kylie won awards for many of the same students did in does Dark Water, the Jennifer Connelly vehicle written submissions from the U of M this best screenplay, best director, best their own films. by Hideo Nakata (The Ring). On the other hand there is year," Kozak explains. actress (Ophelia Ng), and best film. Overall, the festival was a great The Devil's Rejects, an unwanted sequel to Rob Zombie's The films screened were selected Although she was at the podium way to showcase Winnipeg's waste of time, House of 1,000 Corpses, and Dominion: A by a committee comprised of three times, the shy Kwok only said upcoming film talent, something Prequel to the Exorcist, which supposedly improves upon Kozak, Chris Brower, a video pro- four words: "Thank you. Thank we apparently have a lot of. last summer's Exorcist: The Beginning, but do we even duction and new media design you." want to be reminded of that piece of cinematic ugliness?
4. Hit the Ozoner - This might be the last summer for the Odeon Drive-In, so don't miss out on the double fea- tures and dancing hot dogs. BUM
5. Take a Chance - The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3D might be one of this summer's worst the NINDNOR movie titles, but it does come from director Robert Rodriguez who gave us the astounding Sin City earlier 187 GARRY STREET • WINNIPEG, MB R3C 1G7 • PHONE 1204) 942-7528 this year. I also plan to take a chance on The Island star- ring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. It has the best sci-fi premise I've heard in a while - inhabitants of a utopian society discover they are clones whose sole %/yo, 'A'oein nvory purpose is to provide spare body parts - but comes from a to Ja d tog director Michael Bay, the man responsible for the obnox- , 9:412'Z ious Con-Air and Armageddon. g Lig add/ 6214 1/-th
6. Make a must-see list - In addition to some of the above mentioned films, this list should include War of the Worlds, A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Batman Begins, and should not include Deuce Bigalow: European Come Am, Gigolo. arth, newt- 7. Check out the Globe or the Cinematheque - If you're getting tired of seeing mindless movies like Dukes of Hazzard, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and Fantastic Four, see what's on at downtown Winnipeg's art house cinemas. More affordable than the multiplexes, these theatres offer B-Man & The Chickenhawks — documentaries, foreign films, and independent features Show April 21 - 23 you might not see elsewhere. The Globe also has some of Student Card the city's most comfortable seats and the Cinematheque oozes character. Pay only $1.50 The Perpetrators —
Have a great summer, faithful readers. From the cover charge April 28 - 30 Cutting Room Floor will return in the fall...and my skin , ' 7 will still be as pale as it is now , „ Vii, nronni, ,i7 ye /1 xi ffrOqW iii, ,V1 vjhargt taidiltrzniAi A 414.10 giStA411 1611 o THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2, 2005 16 film
The legend of the Drive-In Winnipeg is given another chance
BY ALAN MACKENZIE the Shamrock Drive-In in Killarney, MB In the 50s drive-ins were popular Throat to Disney, audiences stayed since 1959, agrees that last year was not with families. The theatres often fea- away. ome blame VCRs; others say it the ideal for drive-ins. tured playgrounds and offered parents Today drive-ins have disappeared was bucket seats; some think it "The last two summers were colder a night out without having to find a from most big cities, but still do well in S may have just been the lack of than usual," she says, "and we lost busi- babysitter. According to the Sanders' small- towns. If the Odeon closes after gOod movies. While it is not exactly ness. We had to shorten our season." book, the audience changed by the this season, there will be four operating clear why, the drive-in theatre is not as The 80-year-old theatre owner admits, time the 60s arrived. in Manitoba, and the largest centre to popular as it once was. however, that business really hasn't "The ozoner offered teens a place to have one will be Brandon, a city with a According to drive-ins.com, in 1958 been great for a long time. meet and hang out," they write, "and to population of 40,000. there were approximately 4,063 drive- "I do this because I love it," she says, get away from their parents." Gibson says tradition keeps her small ins throughout Canada and the United "Business isn't what it was 20 years Drive-ins began programming mov- town ozoner alive. States. Today less than 500 exist. ago." ies that catered to young audiences, "Some families never stop coming," In Winnipeg, fans of drive-ins - or Don and Susan she says. "They bring ozoners as they were affectionately Sanders, in their their kids because referred to in the 1950s (indoor the- book The American their parents brought atres were called hard tops) - are cel- Drive-In Movie GG them. I know a lot of ebrating that they still have, one to visit Theatre, explain their faces; I've seen this year. that while some them grow up." The Odeon Drive-In, which opened drive-ins closed in But some tradi- in 1964, is the city's last standing out- the 1970s, it was They b ring their kids because their tions are part of the door theatre, and it has faced closure during the mid-80s reason drive-ins have for years. Last nsionth, Cineplex Galaxy, when the theatres parents b rought them. I know a lot of to close, according the theatre's owner, announced that it started to disappear their fac es; I've seen them grow up. Anderson. would be open for business again this rapidly. "People have to year. "The drive-in stop sneaking in Allan Anderson, one Winnipegger was living through food," he says. "That's who doesn't want to lose the open- desperate times," where they make their air cinema, halted an almost-certain they write, "when money, from conces- closure of the theatre last year with an everything seemed - DOROTHY GIBSON sions." on-line petition. to be pushing it Drive-ins are "We had over 11,000 signatures in into extinction." exploitation fare with titles like The affordable entertain- less than ten days," Anderson says, They point out that cable television and Beast with a Million Eyes and High ment, according to Anderson, because "and over 30,000 in total." the invention of the VCR kept people at School Hellcats. By the early 70s, these they often offer two movies for the Despite those numbers, attendance home to watch movies, and that urban movies no longer attracted crowds and price of one. It is also unique to attend didn't improve and Cineplex Galaxy sprawl caused drive-ins to be sold to drive-ins had to find a new way to make an outdoor theatre. • told a CBC reporter last year that the make way for strip malls. a profit. Desperate to attract an audi- "It allows people to relax," Anderson Odeon likely wouldn't open its gates "Even the automobile betrayed its ence, the theatres switched to showing says. "You can do whatever you want. in 2005. long-time partner," they write. "Bucket pornography. Laws were eventually It's like being in your living room, on a But, because of an unusually cold seats and stick shifts made movie going put into place which made it illegal to much larger scale." summer in 2004, the theatre chain is uncomfortable." show obscene films where they could giving the city's last ozoner one more Another problem may have been be viewed by minors, but when theatre chance. that drive-ins suffered from an image owners tried to switch back from Deep Dorothy Gibson, who has owned of problem. THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2,2005 17
The Elixir of Love caps off season Donizetti opera gets standing ovation
The Elixir of Love April 22nd, 2005 Centennial Concert Hall
BY BROOK JONES The Elixir of Love is heralded as a light-hearted comedy fea- n April 22nd, the turing a love triangle. A young Centennial Concert Hall peasant boy named Nemorino Mani ba played host to The Elixir (played by Stuart Howe) , buys a 0 Manitoba of Love, a French comedy sung magical love potion (elixir) from Opera in Italian based on Le Philtre. Dr. Dulcamera (Gregory Dhal) in debut. This This was the Manitoba Opera's aspiration of attracting the atten- pe particular final production of the 2004-05 tion of Adina (Nikki Einfeld), a would production season. This past season the beautiful young woman from the g o on to featured 39 Manitoba Opera featured some Italian village. However, Adina is compose 70 operas in chorus mem- of the greatest music ever written already attracted to a sergeant his lifetime. In addition, bers, eight for opera, and the Elixir of Love named Belcore (Terry Hodges). to composing operas, supernumeraries was no exception. As the opera progresses the Donizeltti also wrote cham- and 11 production per- As the house lights dimmed magic of the elixir turns the once ber, piano, and church music. sonnel. inside the Concert Hall and the quiet Italian village upside down. At the end, as the curtain The Elixir of Love which was curtain rose, the image of a town In the end, it's not Nemorino's descended to the stage floor, the composed by Gaetano Donizetti piazza set in the 19th century elixir that wins Adina's heart over audience stood up and gave the in an astonishing ten weeks, made and its villagers appeared. The Belcore, but himself. Elixir of Love and its talented cast its debut performance in Teatro set, which came from the New The Elixir of Love was con- a standing ovation. The 2004-05 della Canobbiana, Milan, Italy on Orleans Opera Association, and ducted by Tadeusz Biernacki and season of the Manitoba Opera May 12, 1832. Donizetti, who was costumes which came from directed by Ann Hodges. This was has drawn to an end but the born to a poor family and had Malabar Ltd. in Toronto, captured Biernacki's 22nd season with the memories will live on. no musical influence growing the attention of the audience. Manitoba Opera and Hodges' up, was a prolific composer who
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Motorhead and metalheads cause a riot
Motorhead April 22nd, 2005 The Burton Cummings Theatre
BY MIKE UHRICH they are the loudest band in the Opening the show with Lemmy paid tribute to some I think of the stereotypical world. Doctor Rock off their 1986 punk rock legends, with their heavy metal fan. I think they s much as I'd love to Some fans had heeded warn- album Orgasmatron, the band aptly titled song R.A.M.O.N.E.S. are hilarious. As serious as they consider myself a metal ings from others and brought pounded through their back and made a dedication to the try to be, and as much as they ead, I'm really not. I ear plugs to the show, but for catalogue which included songs late guitar legend, Dimebag act rebellious and display their guess I'm basically just a fan of every fan that was wearing like Metropolis, Emergency, Iron Darrell as well. shocking bouts of anti-confor- metal music, something which auditory protection, there were Fist, and Killed by Death. Before getting into their final mity, the whole scene is pretty I got more than most eardrums ten that weren't. These were the The band stopped every so song Lemmy said, "This is our ridiculous. could handle on April 22nd at devout and the faithful followers often for Lemmy to engage in last song, but then we go off For example, during the the Burton Cummings Theatre GG stage, you make some noise and opening acts, several fans who when four heavy metal acts then we come back and play smuggled their own brand spawning three countries took some more. You know how it of alcohol inside the concert the stage in an almost five hour works." became rather intoxicated showcase. This is our last song, but then Encores included their big- and proceeded to spend the Most fans were there to see gest hit, Ace of Spades and duration of Motorhead's per- Motorhead, the headliners we go off stage, you make some an acoustic blues track called formance with their heads from across the pond, and a noise and then we come back Whorehouse Blues off the new between their legs vomiting on band that is celebrating its 30th album, which one woman in the floor, only exerting enough anniversary, but each of the and play some more. You know the first balcony liked so much energy to throw up their metal three opening acts (Toronto's how it works. that she stripped naked, unless horns intermittently through- Damn 13, Vancouver's 3 Inches you call wearing a Motorhead out the show. of Blood, and North Carolina's thong bought at the merchan- Throw in the dancing naked Corrosion of Conformity) had dise stand being clothed. woman, the dude in the balcony their own rabid following. - LEMMY KILMINSTER The opening acts produced who lost his pants and the guy But ultimately, each fan was three solid sets, with Vancouver's who walked out of the show cov- of the metal scene. The few that hilarious banter with the crowd there to get a lesson in musicol- 3 Inches of Blood stealing the ered from head to toe in his own braved the elements and want- or plug their new Grammy ogy, taught by one of the metal show with their songs about dried on vomit, and you've got ed to take in the full Motorhead nominated album, Inferno from gods, the 59-year-old Lemmy pirates, swords, and demonic yourself a crowd like no other experience, did so with open which they played Killers and In Kilminster. Teaming with long cyborgs from the future. and one that was almost as ears, even if it meant that they'd the Name of Tragedy. time guitarist Phillip 'Philthy' entertaining as the show itself. be doomed to live a life of smil- "I don't care if you steal the Campbell and Mikkey Dee on On a Lighter Note drums, the power trio assaulted ing and nodding, all the while album," Lemmy said. "Just lis- having no clue what people ten to the songs, they're pretty the audience's ear drums while Now after delving into the were really saying to them. good." proving once and for all that show itself, let me just say what
Cher oozes diva-Hess
Cher April 20th, 2005 MTS Centre
BY CARLY THOMPSON Diva tip #3: Surround yourself hung from the ceiling holding with glamour. Cher's dancers onto what looked like thin bed her's Living Proof were incredible and added to sheets and swung across the Farewell Tour concert I her diva-ness with their glitzy stage at one another. C attended on April 20th at costumes and energy. They Diva tip #5: Make a fantastic the MTS Centre was a learning were detrimental to the show, first impression. Cher's open- experience as much as it was an as they spent a lot of time ing act was the still-dynamic unbelievable spectacle. I would sans-Cher on the stage during and energetic Village People. like to share with you my tips for instrumental interludes while Although most of them have hit how to be a diva that I gathered the Divine One was changing the golden years, their ages did from watching Cher's show. into yet another costume back- not reflect in their synchronized Diva tip #1: Be fashionably stage. Other interludes were dance routines or in the sound late. The concert began at 7:30 filled with video montages of quality. 'Macho Man' was a big p.m., but Cher didn't make her Cher through the years, includ- hit with the crowd, but not as grand entrance on a chandalier ing snippets from her different big as 'YMCA which they saved that fell from the roof until 9: movies (like Moonstruck and for their finale. After Cher's 15 p.m.. She opened with her Mask), clips with her and Sonny, opening song, she slipped into version of U2's 'I and shots of different interviews a ringmaster's jacket (complete Still Haven't and celebrity appearances. It with whip) to welcome her audi- Found was a constant reminder to ence to 'The Cher-est Show on What I'm the drag-queen-filled audience Earth!' She went on to say that it Looking what an icon Cher is, which was time for her to say farewell For', which was what she intended with all to make room for up and com- she has said of her (expensive) shenanigans ers like Britney Spears and J-Lo. is her good-luck tune. featured in the show. She offered them a final piece of Diva tip #2: It's all about the Diva tip #4: Give them what advice before heading for a (you wardrobe. I lost count of the they want. Cher's fans were guessed it) wardrobe change: costume changes after the 8th never disappointed. She sang "Follow this, you bitches!" new outfit Cher pranced out in. all of her biggest hits, including Cher's glitzy, over-the-top Her most stunning ensembles `Believe', 'If I Could Turn Back show was a reflection of what were what she opened with, Time', and 'Gypsies, Tramps she is to her fans: absolutely which was sparkly, fur-trimmed, and Thieves'. The effects in the fabulous. and made complete with a show were ridiculously over- matching head-dress, and a red done, suiting Cher perfectly. and black number with a three She popped up from within a foot feather Mohawk hat. mechanical elephant, dancers THE PROJECTOR I MAY 2,2005 ■ 19 CD Reviews
INTERCONTINENTAL POP L %CHANGE NO. 7 MY FAVORITE} ENTRE RIOS Intercontinental Pop 50 Cent Exchange No.7 The Massacre My Favourite/Entre Rios
New York City and Buenos Aires have Although My Favourite runs the After the incredible mainstream suc- few tracks that 50 is a one-trick pony a thing or two in common. risk of being lost in the pensive lull cess of Get Rich or Die Tryin', G-Unit in terms of his actual writing and the The seventh installment of the of new wave, their eerily dream-like ringleader 50 Cent is back with The personality he shows us. Yes, yes, you'll Intercontinental Pop Exchange series (a quality makes them standout. They've Massacre. shoot us if we mess with you. You have series of EPs which feature two similar provided the soundtrack for the misun- singles Candy a lot of money. We get it. Can we have a bands from two different countries) derstood with pretentious but lovable sco Inferno t a Lil' Bit different song now? features New York's My Favourite and lyrics - "coca cola everywhere but not a is a solid array of tunes th resent 50 Cent also continues his tradi- Argentina's Entre Rios. Both are elec- drop to drink" - and melodies that are the many lyrical styles that 50 t is tion of stirring the pot with Piggy tro -pop indie bands that use drum just generally kinda sad. capable of - whether it's the fast, o Bank, in which he attacks, Nas machines and placid female vocals, but Moving south, Argentinian trio Entre beat of Gattman & Robbin' (featur and Jadakiss, among others, which use them in surprisingly diverse ways. Rios adds a little flavour to this formula. his mentor Eminem) or slow, introspe made me wonder if he has any public- My Favourite has been cult indie-pop Still keeping in tune with the placid feel- tive pieces like God Gave Me Style. ity stunts other than picking fights. heroes in NYC since 2000. Their debut ing of My Favourite, Entre Rios adds a With the talent at his disposal, both in Though, if you're a fan of 50 Cent, you album Love at Absolute Zero won them bit of South American flavour to their terms of featuring artists and producers, xpect this of him, and so it's not really critical acclaim and a following of fans music, beautifully pairing dreaminess 50 had everything he needed to make problem. who have been waiting patiently since with dancibility. Standout tracks such this a top-notch album. Singer Olivia, for In a way that his boss Eminem the 80s for new wave to come back. as Idioma Suave define this quality. example, is incredible in both tracks she ouldn't do with his new album, 50 Cent My Favourite (or the Faves as they're The most intriguing thing about Entre performs on. The Massacre is an excel- is successful in doing his previous work called by the local scenesters) aren't Rios is singer Isol's haunting, paper-thin lent collection of well-produced an justice through this new album. shy about their love for The Smiths and voice and the cryptic Spanish lyrics. well-performed tracks that gives 50 Ce Is it a classic for its genre? Not New Order. And although they recycle Even for those unfamiliar with the lan- incredible star power in spite of the t likely, but it's definitely worth a listen. Morrissey's vocal stylings and New guage will get all the meaning they need that he's essentially mumbling i gh Order's electronic beats, they have a from her delicate yet sexy vocals. most of his songs. - DARREN RIDGLEY difference that sets them apart - singer However, as great a = music Michael Grace Jr.'s endearing, almost - JEN ZORATTI beco rent after a feminine vocals. nnual Graduation. POW WOW Friday May 6th, 2005 2055 Notre Dame Avenue (North Gym) 11 am Pipe Ceremony with Flora Ruck 12 pm Fiddling and Jigging 1 pm Grand Entry 5pm Feast Masters of Ceremonies: Shaneen Robinson and the Honourable Eric Robinson 2005 RRC Aboriginal Grads please register at sproutyOrrc.mb.ca All are welcome For more information and craft tables call Aboriginal Centre Coordinator- Sara Mclvor-Prouty, 632-2106 Check our website for more events and information at http://www.rrc.mb.ca/aboriqinalcentre/
Upcoming events in F209 Teaching and Sharing Circle with Elder Jules Lavallee, Friday April 22 at noon Teaching and Sharing Circle with Elder Mae Louise Campbell, Friday April 29 at noon CRAM NIGHTS Red River College Students' Association Free Coffee & Donuts
Thursday, May 26 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm NOW HIRING P110 (Atrium) Princess Street Campus Two Positions Thursday, May 26 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Events Coordinator - Notre Dame Campus Cave Lounge Events Coordinator - Princess St. Campus Notre Dame Campus
Rate of Pay: $8.50 per hour Courtesy of your RRC Students' Association Hours per week: casual, approximately 15 hours per week Application Deadline; Friday, May 13, 2005 Position Summary Get paid to bring fun events to campus. As an employee of the Red River College Students' Association (RRCSA), the Events Coordinator will help plan, implement and evaluate MTS social, cultural, and educational programs to meet student needs. This person will work on a part time basis and will be expected to work at times with minimum supervision. Must be a Red River College student within the 2005 I 2006 school Farew year. To Apply; Tuesday, May 17 Drop by Room DM20 or P110 for a full job description. 12:00 Noon, D/E/F Courtyar Drop off resume with cover letter, by Friday, May 13, 2005 to: Michael Blatherwick, Program Director Notre Dame Campus Room DM20, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 0S4 or Michael Blatherwick, Program Director Enjoy a free hot dog lunch. Room P110, 160 Princess Street Enter to win prizes from MTS Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9 or email: [email protected]
The Players Golf Course FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005 . Includes: Green Fees (9 holes), Lunch, and Prizes • Registration Deadline: Friday, May 20, Room P110 or DM20