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News UNITER STAFF Managing Editor Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] Business Manager Group eyes Winnipeg for car share program James D. Patterson » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER City’s insurance policy eases program operation Melody Morrissette » [email protected] Copy and style editor Dan Huyghebaert Ashley Holmes » [email protected] Beat reporter Photo Editor Mark Reimer » [email protected] News assignment editor o the delight of all green-minded Toban Dyck » [email protected] Winnipeggers, the Manitoba Eco- News production editor Network is currently holding a fea- Ksenia Prints » [email protected] Tsibility study to see if car sharing co-ops Arts and culture editor Aaron Epp [email protected] would work in the city. » Car sharing programs allow members Comments Editor Vacant access to vehicles located throughout the ”It makes you think Sports editor city. Joining requires an initial deposit, but Joshua Boulding [email protected] the rest of the payments are calculated by twice before jumping » Listings coordinator hourly usage. into the car” Curran Faris » [email protected] Winnipeg is late to join the car shar- Beat reporter

ing bandwagon. Car sharing began in t aer b Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected]

Switzerland in 1987 and came to Canada ghe Beat reporter through Quebec City in 1993. It also exists Huy Joe Kornelson » [email protected] an in other Canadian cities like Toronto and D Beat reporter Calgary through such websites as carshar- Car sharing co-ops like Carol Radway’s Potluck Car Club are one of the models examined by Manitoba Eco- Sandy Klowak » [email protected] ing.ca. Network in its feasibility study. Beat reporter Liz Dykman, a Car Share Group volun- Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] teer and coordinator at the Manitoba Eco- area since Carol Radway, the club’s man- she said. Network said that sharing a vehicle means ager, started it seven years ago after reading Radways hopes that more people will about similar car clubs in Victoria. be attracted to car sharing, adding that a driving less. CONTRIBUTOR LIST “In other cities, car sharing has reduced The club currently has four members in- central location is important to the group’s driving by members by half,” she said. cluding Radway. All four share a car nick- success. Brooke Dmytriw, Ethan Cabel, Jennifer Pawluk, named Daisy. Dykman is now determining a busi- Bronwyn Evelyn, Holly Rose, Matt Preprost, Sharing a car reduces emissions and traf- Rob McGregor, Lisa Moore, Graca Resendes, fic congestion. It also saves members money But Radway said that car sharing does ness plan for the project. Although they Thomas Asselin by letting the renter off the hook for car in- not benefit those who drive to work every are looking at locations in the city for their surance, maintenance and other bother- day. pilot project, she has a feeling that Osborne The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of “It would only work if people need it pe- Village will be “the likely candidate.” Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland some things. Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students But it is also dependent on having a good riodically,” she said. “It would be good for The Eco-Network is also trying to deter- and community members are invited to participate. For more retirees and makes you think twice before mine whether a co-op or a profit model is information on how to become a member go to www.uniter.ca, or transit system and cycling paths present. call the office at 786-9790. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian “Car sharing compliments other modes jumping into the car.” best suited for the city. University Press and Campus Plus Media Services. Radway also said the insurance system of transportation,” Dykman said. Those interested in joining The Pot Luck Car SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, LETTERS, GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS ARE in Manitoba makes it easier for the club to The Manitoba Eco-Network is in the Club (which does hold pot lucks) can e-mail WELCOME. Articles must be submitted in text (.rtf) or Microsoft Word operate. (.doc) format to [email protected], process of conducting surveys. It will be Carol Radway at [email protected]. or the relevant section editor. Deadline for submissions is 6:00 p.m. holding community meetings in mid-Oc- “If you have an accident, it goes against Thursday, one week before publication. Deadline for advertisements your license and not the car. In Ontario, Those wishing to participate in the Car Share is noon Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the tober to gauge interest in the concept. right to refuse to print submitted material. The Uniter will not print One group that Dykman is examining you have to pay extra insurance if you have survey can contact the group at wpgcar- submissions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist, or libellous. is the Potluck Car Club, which has been other drivers attached to your car. Here, it’s [email protected]. We also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. up and running in the West Broadway so easy and there is no legal hassle at all,” CONTACT US » General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 Fax: 204.783.7080 BY Andrew McMonagle E-mail: [email protected] How do you feel about car co-ops as Web: www.uniter.ca a response to rising gas prices? LOCATION » Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg Adam Morrissette Amanda Shingoose Cory Blair 515 Portage Avenue Welder/fitter with Arnie’s Cashier at A&W 1st year Kinesiology Trailers “It would be interesting… there “Sounds like a good idea, but if Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 “It would be really good for would be less pollution. I have you have to bus across the city the ecosystem because it gets a bike, so that would be great to get to the car, the bus fare is Mouseland Press Board of Directors: people off the road. It opens up to have.” in addition. You’d have to do the David EisBrenner (chair), Mary Agnes Welch, possibilities for lower income research to see if it works for you.” Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Brian Gagnon, Devin King, families, if they want to go to the beach or whatever.” Meg McGimpsey, Ben Zorn, Kelly Ross (UWSA), Scott Nosaty For inquiries email: [email protected] Ellie Lee Jamie Paris Syl Fillion 3rd year Administration of University of Winnipeg Health care aide at St. Boniface Student Study alumnus, Research assistant Hospital Cover Image “I think that people might not with Children’s Literature “I don’t think it would work in treat it well because (the car) is “I think they’re wonderful. Winnipeg. I think the cars would Arthur Desmarteaux not their property. I would have They bring us out of a culture get stolen. Winnipeg doesn’t have Photography to think if it’s safe or not. I’d be of multi-car ownership, but a good reputation.” “Portage Street” worried about breakdowns.” it ignores the big problem of byscreenprint Colin onVandenberg: Artprint paper, 24x32 see inches, more 2007 on getting rid of our car culture. You’ll curb the gas cost, but EAprilxhibiting 18th at at“L a62 maison Albert, des 3rd artistes,” floor, the large movement should be toward carbon reduction.” 219 Boul. Provencher,$5, 7:00 Sp.m.ept. 4 to Oct. 9, 2008. Opening Sept. 4th. Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 News 03 Fa x : 783-7080 Fuel costs could lower Gas Tax funds Local City must provide sustainable alternatives for infrastructure, say critics rural students. News Briefs Sandy Klowak “There isn’t another option, Compiled by Andrew McMonagle Beat reporter especially if you live out of the “People I know that have city,” said Ashley Kowalchuk, a fourth year theatre and history Traveling refugee hile environmentalists long commutes are getting exhibit coming to town S student who lives in the RM of St. are praising high prices and Doctors Without Borders/

y Klo y Andrew’s. at the pump for pro- hammered badly” “Basically, everything you ever Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is vidingW a wake up call to consum- wak bringing its outdoor educational need is in Winnipeg.” ers, gas expenses are hitting some exhibit, A Refugee Camp in the Kowalchuk drives a gas-guz- harder than others and putting a Heart of the City, to Winnipeg. Though he projects that gas do the resources for sustainable zling beater, which she feels is strain on the city. The free exhibit will display prices will fluctuate, “we can’t ex- projects. common among students who Curt Hull of Winnipeg’s actual materials used by MSF in its pect them to go anywhere but up.” Though charging a “societal can’t afford a hybrid. Climate Change Connection (C3) emergency work around the world. Gas revenues are intimately bad” like high gas consumption She said the Beaver bus line Attendees will be encouraged to explains that from an environmen- linked with city infrastructure ac- to fund “societal goods” like sus- traveling from Winnipeg to imagine themselves as refugees tal perspective, high gas prices can counts and a decrease in one could tainable infrastructure may seem Selkirk is not cost effective nor and ask questions like: What be extremely positive. mean a drop in city infrastructure ideal, Dudley warns that it will time efficient. Instead, in order to would I eat? Where could I get “High gas prices motivate a services. Under Paul Martin, the backfire. compensate for the quarter tank medical care? Where will I live? change in behaviour,” he said. federal government instituted the “You end up wanting to en- she drains per trip to Winnipeg, Will I be safe? Still, Matthew Gemmel, a The exhibit will be at The Forks Gas Tax Fund. This was done in courage driving [just to fund these Kowalchuk is cutting back on so- fourth year politics student at in front of the Scotiabank stage conjunction with the New Deal projects],” he said. “It’s not a sus- cial events and trying harder than the University of Winnipeg, is Sept. 11-14. for Cities initiative, which aims tainable solution.” ever to find carpools. skeptical. to give more decision-making au- “We do need long-term strate- In addition, high gas prices may “Certainly it’s changing the way Manitoba first in energy tonomy to Canadian municipali- gies for transportation, for rear- be limiting the options rural stu- people are talking about their ac- efficiency ranking ties. Through the Gas Tax Fund a ranging our cities,” said Dudley. dents have for their education: this tivities. I don’t know if it’s actually The Canadian Energy Efficiency certain amount of gas tax money Matt Morison, coordinator of year, Kowalchuk passed up sev- Alliance (CEEA) recently awarded affecting what they do yet.” is allocated to cities through agree- the U of W’s Ecological People In eral courses she wanted to take in Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro the Gemmel, along with tutor ments between the provincial and Action (EcoPIA), agrees. order to pack her course load into highest ranking in the country Kevin Krochek, choose foot and federal governments. “It’s showing that bike lanes and two weekdays. She says this prac- for their commitment to energy bicycle power to get around, and The fund will continue as a rapid transit is a priority,” he said. tice is common among rural stu- efficiency. live close to home and work, which permanent measure under Prime Hull said that while high gas dents seeking to minimize trips to The province tied with British Krochek says is key. Columbia with its first A+ rating, Minister Harper. prices facilitate a behaviour change the city. “People I know that have long far surpassing the abysmal C+ it This fund’s money, Dudley ex- in consumers, policy-makers need EcoPIA’s Morison is nonetheless commutes are getting hammered received in 2001. plains, is specifically earmarked to keep up with “infrastructure confident that “students are going badly,” Krochek said. Contributing to this high grade for environmentally sustainable changes [that] are necessary to to show their distaste to the stag- But rising gas costs may have un- is the new Manitoba Hydro infrastructure, involving projects support those choices,” such as nant goings-on at city hall.” expected effects. Michael Dudley, Power Smart initiative. This such as public transit, water, sew- better bus service and bike routes. “Phone city hall,” advised initiative doubled the tax rebate research associate for the Institute age and local roads and bridges. “The problem is with those Morison, “and tell them ‘I want for high-energy gas furnaces of Urban Studies at the U of W, However, Dudley believes simi- areas of the population that are bike lanes, I want rapid transit, and enhanced the lower-income worries about the long-term affect lar U.S. models show this structure disadvantaged, people who’ve got and I’m sick and tired of pay- energy-efficiency program. that high gas prices may have on is inherently flawed: as American no alternatives.” ing $50 a tank just because there’s Geothermal initiatives also our city. gas consumption declines, so One of such groups may be nothing else out there for me.’” played a part in the rating.

Painting Winnipeg Socialist theme wiped from West End mural For the art and history buffs amongst us, the West End BIZ is Dan Huyghebaert nesses. The program currently has now offering guided tours of the 4 murals in the process of being public murals in the West End. Beat reporter Two tours are available, the painted. Sargent Special and the Ellice “The murals make a positive dif- rtist Kelsey Shwetz is con- Explorer, with 13 and 16 murals ference,” Cardwell-Hoeppner said. respectively. Led by Courtney tinuing her artwork on Not only do they deter graffiti but Black, the tours will include the corner of Ellice and they also beautify the neighbour- historical information about ABanning, painting darkened sil- hood, she added. the buildings and the murals houettes over the penciled figure Shwetz, a fourth year University themselves, as well as the West of Karl Marx. Shwetz may have of Manitoba art and psychology End in general. hoped to immortalize her art in student, refused to comment on The tours will be held Tuesdays the project; instead, she got an un- the whole situation, but said the through Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 7 expected splash of celebrity. Work on Ellice mural work is influenced by Russian p.m, and are $5 per person. Tours can be booked with 24- The figure of the German writer constructivism. continues without hour advance notice by calling the and political philosopher credited “That movement rejected art for by many as the founding father West End BIZ office at 954-7900. Marx, Communist Party art’s sake, and thought art should To view brochures of the tours,

of socialism was prominent in the t aer b be used for social purposes,” she go to http://www.westendbiz.ca/

mural up until last week, when ghe cries censorship said. muraltours.htm. Shwetz began to paint over her Huy Shwetz started researching for an original sketch. D the project in May and starting Chalk 4 Peace returns It has garnered the young artist a New West End mural commemorates European culture and progress, not socialist painting in July. Part of the work Chalk 4 Peace is returning for lot of media attention over the last leader Karl Marx. depicts the General Strike, which its second year of promoting month as the subject of a heated Shwetz said represents a fear of world peace and community unity debate over the mural’s perceived artist would not change her art. artist to have a notable figure in the Russian Revolution repeating through art. commemoration of communism. “Most artists are not conscious the work. here. After garnering great success Shwetze was allegedly asked to about the role they play in chang- “No creativity was squashed,” “There was a repression of the last year, Chalk 4 Peace returns with another slate of performers remove the figure by the West End ing society,” he said. she said. “It was an error due to a Bolshevik relationship,” she said Biz. and family activities, inviting all Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner, ex- lack of research.” of the strike. Winnipeggers to bring some chalk Darrell Rankin, leader of the ecutive director of the West End She also expressed dismay over Shwetz, who is Ukrainian, said Communist Party of Manitoba, and decorate the concrete in the Biz, denies there was any censor- the national attention the mural the mural depicts European cul- name of peace. It will take place at called the incident unfortunate. ship involved, saying that the fig- was receiving. ture and social progress around Vimy Ridge Memorial Park Sunday, “The West End Biz is censor- ure of Marx was never supposed to “There was so much negative 1919. She points to a steel tower Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing art for its narrow selfish pur- be there. publicity,” she said, adding that it which was planned to be erected This year’s Chalk 4 Peace will poses,” he said, adding Winnipeg “It was a mistake by the stu- was taking away from the story of by Russian architect Vladimir feature fire-dancers, face painting has a history of attacking working dent,” she said. “It was to be a the student. “It was embarrassing Tatlin, but was never finished. and local musicians like Jeremy culture. typical figure that represented the for the youth involved.” “It’s a metaphor for the grand Proctor and Midtown Bridge. While “The workers in the 1919 General immigrant in the 19th century.” The West End Biz’s mural proj- idea that was never fully realized free in principle, the event is also meant to raise money for War Strike were inspired by Marx and Cardwell-Hoeppner said that ects usually involve local artists in due to lack of resources,” she said. Child Canada. Lenin. You can’t change history, neither the student nor anyone at a mentorship program, teaching Shwetz expects to finish the but you can try to hide it.” West End Biz realized who it was, local youth art skills with paints mural by the end of August, when Rankin was hopeful that the and it was not the intention of the sometimes donated by local busi- there will be a public unveiling. Ne w s Pr o d u c t i o n Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s August 28, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] E-m a i l : Ne w s Pr o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 04 News Fa x : 783-7080

International Filling our lakes with garbage News Briefs Manitoba lake eyed as dump for mining waste Compiled by Brooke Dmytriw ment under Schedule Two a few years ago. if you want the prospects of a job you have Ksenia Prints “Approving the use of a lake as a tailings to sacrifice something – your lake,” said Somali pirates terrorize the waters News production editor GULF OF ADEN, Somalia: A Malaysian tanker impoundment area requires a thorough en- Coumans. was hijacked by Somali pirates last week, vironmental assessment and a rigorous eval- For the community of Wabowden, lo- uation of alternatives for tailings disposal,” cated three kilometers northwest from the fourth vessel taken hostage in several recently-formed green coalition, Julie Hahn, communications officer for Bucko Lake, this poses a lucrative trade- weeks. Mining Watch Canada, is pro- Environment Canada wrote in an e-mail. off. The crew of the tanker was captured in testing the use of lakes as dump- the Gulf of Aden, en route to Somalia. The “We can’t survive without indus- Aing grounds for mining waste. A small Malaysian International Shipping Corporation, try changing the face of the Earth bit by Manitoba waterway, Bucko Lake, is at the owner of the vessel, expects to receive a “I call it the Bucko bit,” said Reg Meade, Wabowden’s mayor. centre of this controversy. ransom demand from the pirates. “Environmentalists are completely against Schedule Two of the Metal Mining Swamp… Everybody The BBC News reported the tanker was any development in the North, but do they carrying crude palm oil and a Malaysian and Effluent Regulation (MMER) states that calls it a lake until they have suggestions on what we can do in the Filipino crew. lakes and other freshwater bodies may be North except rely on handouts from those The coastal waters of Somalia have been reclassified as tailings impoundment areas come and see it” living in the city?” overrun with piracy for the last decade. for mining waste. Tailings are the ground According to Meade, Bucko Lake is Somalia has been without a functioning up bits of rock that contain chemicals not worth fighting for. government since 1991 and civil war continues and poisonous acids released through “All over Manitoba are pock- to destabilize the country. In June, member the mining process. Schedule Two allows states of the United Nations were given ets of water, are they all lakes?” said mining companies to bury their waste permission to send warships into the coastal Meade. “I call it the Bucko Swamp… inside sealed underwater tanks, keeping waters to deal with Somali pirates. Everybody calls it a lake until they poisonous acids away from surrounding come and see it.” habitats. Woman unable to attend e Mining Watch Canada and the tt murder trial due to weight Yet the acids can leak, contaminating sse

i coalition opposing Schedule Two want to

EDINBURG, Texas: Authorities are trying the lake and surrounding area. rr o see the section redefined to include only m

to figure out how to get a thousand-pound “You’re creating a risk to the surround- y d water bodies that have already been dam- woman to attend her trial for killing her ing environments and communities that lo me aged by mining. They understand it is no nephew. will last forever and that needs to be up- easy battle. A Texas grand jury indicted Mayra Lizbeth kept forever,” said Catherine Coumans, While underwater storage of tailings “The industry is going to fight tooth and Rosales of the first-degree murder of her research coordinator for Mining Watch is quoted by the Mining Association of nail for this subsidy,” said Coumans. two-year old nephew, Eliseo Gonzalez Jr. Canada. Canada and Crowflight Minerals as the saf- Meade and the community of Wabowden Rosales is bed ridden due to her half-ton At least 11 mining companies have ap- capacity and is unable to leave her house. est option for the concealment of poisonous will not be their allies in this struggle. plied to Environment Canada for reclassi- According to the Associated Press, the acids and gases, Coumans claims mining “The news media and environmental- fication of lakes as tailings impoundment Hidalgo County sheriff said jailing Rosales is companies applying under Schedule Two ists are misleading the public… What is areas under Section Two. Bucko Lake is not possible due to all the medical attention are motivated by greed rather than safety. the lesser of two evils, a tailings spot on the one of these proposals. she needs. Aboveground tailings storage facilities can ground when it should be underwater, or a Crowflight Minerals, the mining com- Charges were pressed against Rosales after cost upwards to tens of millions of dollars, tailings spot under a lake that isn’t used for an autopsy concluded Gonzalez was killed by pany behind the Bucko Lake project, began a lot more than the adaptation of an exist- anything?” said Meade. two strikes which crushed his skull. holding local consultations on the matter ing lake. Crowflight Minerals failed to comment The child’s mother was also charged with in 2001/02. It applied to the federal govern- injury to a child for leaving her son with his “They were essentially telling people that before press time. aunt.

Bolivia’s richest states Local residents get home renovation grants protest government policy LA PAZ, Bolivia: Bolivians from five of the New community organization aims to clean up neighbourhood Eastern Lowland States are striking in protest of President Evo Morales’ redistribution of Street for four years, is fixing his stair- natural gas profits. Andrew McMonagle case and front door. With the help of his The states of Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija Beat reporter brother-in-law Raul Gonzales, he hopes to and Chuquisaca are the wealthy areas of be done by September. the country and contain the majority of its natural gas deposits. CNN reported the states o all those concerned with their “An inspector came by last week to make were striking to protest the president’s neighbourhood’s appearance, the sure we’re doing the job… I didn’t hear intention to distribute gas revenues to fund Daniel McIntyre and St. Matthews anything from them so we’re still working,” Bolivian pension plans. TCommunity Association (DMSMCA) is seek- Batongbakal joked. Evo Morales is Bolivia’s first indigenous ing to provide solutions. The program has had a strong impact on president. Since his election in 2005, Morales’ With the support of Neighbourhoods the neighbourhood.

reforms have been impeded by rivals in the e Alive! and the Spence Neighborhood l “Every year I see a vast improvement,” region of the five states, Media Luna. The Association (SNA), the DMSMCA is expand- Toronto Street resident Ward Wotton Mo nag recent strike came a week after Morales won c said, adding that “there is [still] a certain ing their programs to beautify the areas of M a referendum over the conservatives of the amount of slum lords. I’m trying to encour- Media Luna region. Winnipeg which need it the most. A ndrew age a nice neighbourhood.”

Notre Dame Ave. Wotton received the grant last year to fix Radiant green veggies Neighbourhood resident Ulysses Batongbakal his fence and tarpaper his roof. He found the cure to E. Coli (left) is looking forward to the completion of out about the grant through word-of- WASHINGTON: The American Food and Drug Daniel McIntyre his staircase and front door renovations, made t. mouth. It was also advertised by flyers sent Administration (FDA) has approved the use of t. possible through the DMSMCA grant. radiation to eliminate bacteria on lettuce and out to the neighbourhood, but Wotton ac-

Ellice Ave. ictor S V knowledges that he did not notice them. spinach. Ingersoll S One of the most successful programs the American food producers will now be able DMSMCA is involved in is their housing grant “Once [Heather Stuart] mentioned the to zap fresh leafy greens with low levels of St. Matthews program. The grants are up to $1,000 each mailer to me, I had to look through my re- radiation to kill traces of E. coli, salmonella and this year alone, 60 grants were awarded cycle bin to find it,” Wotton said. “I told and other harmful bacteria through a Portage Ave. to local residents who applyed. my next-door neighbour. Word-of-mouth technique known as irradiation. Irradiation Only 30 grants were available last year. is important.” is already used on meats and spices in the The awarded grants go towards exte- “This is a great [program] because it puts American market. . Other Daniel McIntyre and St. Matthews rior renovations of homes, such as fences, money in the community, and there’s ac- Canadians use irradiation on spices, Community Association initiatives include: roofing and rebuilding porches. Grants are countability,” he said. potatoes, onions, cereals and herbs. ¬ Community clean up The decision to adopt the technique on ¬ Housing training workshops awarded by random draw. The association also makes sure residents lettuce and spinach came after the 2006 E. ¬ Pest control workshops DMSMCA community development co- stay in the neighbourhood: a signed grant coli outbreak from tainted spinach which ¬ Housing renovation ordinator Heather Stewart confirmed the application form states that recipients who infected over 200 people. workshops program has been very successful. sell their property within two years must According to CBC News, the FDA determined ¬ Positive recreational And residents are taking notice. refund the grant to the DMSMCA. the process of radiating food is not dangerous commitments (using outreach “I received a flyer from the association The Daniel McIntyre and St. Matthews because food does not absorb radiation and workers) last year and received my grant this past neighbourhood boundaries are from radioactivity does not remain on the food. spring,” St. Matthews resident Ulysses Portage Avenue to Notre Dame Avenue and . The DMSMCA is currently in the process of Batongbakal said. from Victor Street to Ingersoll Street; the hiring an executive director. Batongbakal, who has lived on Burnell two neighbourhoods are separated by Ellice Avenue. See map at left. Ne w s As s i g n m e n t Ed i t o r : To b an Dy c k contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 E-m a i l : Ne w s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Campus News 05

Campus News Campus News Briefs Compiled by Toban Dyck, Sandy Klowak

Life after the tuition freeze EcoMAFIA gets makeover The University of Winnipeg’s student Commission to study affordability of Manitoba’s post-secondary institutions environmental group, EcoMAFIA, opened the new school year with a new name as Joe Kornelsen they felt the original moniker no longer represented the organization’s values. Beat reporter The former name, an acronym for “In the B.C. situation the fees jumped ‘Ecological Males And Females In Action,’ n the wake of the NDP’s removal of the was changed to EcoPIA, ‘Ecological People staggeringly overnight.” In Action.’ province’s tuition fee freeze, the gov- According to Matt Morison, EcoPIA’s ernment is doing some extensive soul —Diane McGifford, Advanced Education coordinator, this option better embodies searching.I It recently formed a commission and Literacy Minister the group’s non-aggressive and inclusive to study and compare funding and acces- nature. sibility in universities abroad and here in “For the group, part of the name change Manitoba. is realizing our potential to give students a “After nine years of the tuition freeze voice for the environment on our campus we announced the end of the freeze,” said and in our community,” said Morison. erg Diane McGifford, the provincial minister b The change was inspired by concerns that ‘MAFIA,’ though catchy, was offensive of advanced education and literacy. anden

n v and implied environmental radicalism and

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c violence not supported by the group. The ince’s universities ease out of the freeze, name had been hindering liaisons with said McGifford. The government wished to tuition and accessibility Manitoba was with the tuition freeze. community environmental organizations. to avoid the situation in British Columbia, doing a good job. The appointed commissioner is Dr. Ben “Some of these groups were reluctant where a six-year tuition freeze was abruptly “Comparatively [tuition in the province] Levin of the University of Toronto. In the to be associated with us and we felt it lifted in 2002, raising prices up 169 per cent is about one of the lowest and I don’t think past he has served as deputy minister of ed- was important to be able to make these over 1990/91 levels. its right to expect more from the govern- ucation in Ontario and the deputy minis- connections and build community,” “In the B.C. situation the fees jumped ment,” he said. ter of advanced education and education, explained Morison. staggeringly overnight,” she said. Hildebrandt said that when it came to training and youth in Manitoba. All are welcome to attend EcoPIA’s first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 12:30 According to its website, the commis- accessibility, tuition should depend on McGifford believes Levin’s excessive p.m. in 2M74. sion’s mandate is to “review the province’s wealth. experience and personal and professional policy on affordability, accessibility and on “Some students should be paying more characteristics have made him the best per- UWSA welcomes new Soma the relationship between tuition fees and and some students who don’t have the son for the job. student aid and accessibility to post-sec- menu, enhanced security means should be covered,” he said. “Because of his qualifications, because The agenda for the University of Winnipeg ondary education in Manitoba.” Hildebrandt added that he hoped the he understands government, because he Students’ Association’s (UWSA) last summer Daniel Hildebrandt, a fourth year philos- commission would result in a simplifica- understands students,” she said. board of directors meeting included issues ophy and history student at the University tion of the fee schedule, which has become Levin will serve as the only member of ranging from the fall menu at Soma Café to of Winnipeg, thought that when it came more complex as universities tried to cope the commission. He will be expected to an- new security measures at the University of alyze funding data in Manitoba and other Winnipeg. provinces and make recommendations on When the leaves turn and September post-secondary education in Manitoba. roles in, the Soma Café, located in the The commission was announced in the Duckworth centre, will be featuring a fall menu. Casseroles and vegetable chili are 2008 budget and will last eight months. just some of the great offerings Soma will The commissioner will meet with uni- have to usher in the fall. versities, colleges and student groups and The day’s other hot-button issue was groups recommended by the department of security. By Christmas, 95 per cent of all Advanced Education and Literacy. exterior University of Winnipeg doors will be In March a report on the commission’s locked by the click of a mouse. Students will findings will be given to the minister of ad- also be able to act as temporary security vanced education and literacy. personnel as video camera feeds of various exits will be featured on TV screens situated In the absence of public hearings, the com- around the university. mission will accept online submissions at “We’re letting you watch too,” said Mauro. the website www.postsecondarycommission. All students are welcome at UWSA mb.ca where the public can contribute ideas meetings. For dates and general information, to the review. call 786-9792 or visit room 0R30 in the Bulman Center.

University of Ottawa professor challenges Harper University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist is going to head-to-head with the Conservative government on Bill C-61. Bill C-61 is a proposed copyright bill tabled by Stephen Harper’s government which would make it illegal to circumvent digital locks on CDs and DVDs and download music. This bill will also limit the distribution of digital content. Geist, Canada Research chair for Internet and E-commerce Law, is leading an electronic campaign against the bill. Those opposing to the legislation are invited to express their opinions electronically through measures like blogs, Facebook and Wikipedia. Geist will be judging all the entries. “This legislation represents a real threat to the vibrancy of that online environment,” Geist was quoted as saying in an article posted on Macleans.ca. (If passed, Bill C-61 would make it illegal to pull such quotes from the Internet.) If you have 61 seconds to spare, make a YouTube video or write a post expressing your thoughts on Bill C-61. August 28, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] Ne w s Pr o d u c t i o n Ed i t o r : Ks e n i a Pr i n t s E-m a i l : Ne w s Pr o d @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 06 Campus News Fa x : 783-7080 Copyright laws: extortion or the protection of rights? On digital piracy and expensive textbooks alternative, are constantly outdated by the “It is blatant extortion. “How are the writers compensated?” said Toban Dyck publication of new editions. Annalee Greenberg, editorial director at News assignment editor “I can’t expect my students to find used, We don’t need a new Portage & Main Press. old editions. My hands are tied,” said Jane edition of Plato.” For some writers, copyright is viewed Forsey, associate professor of philosophy at as their protection – without it they have ou’ve paid your tuition fees, found a —Jane Forsey, place to live, bought your bus pass the University of Winnipeg. nothing. Who needs copyright, and now you need to buy your text- “The only difference is pagination,” said Department of Philosophy, In an article entitled anyway? books.Y No small expense, to be sure, but Forsey. “It is blatant extortion. We don’t University of Winnipeg author John Degen, whose latest one that has textbook publishers sitting, book is a free PDF download, argues that if smiling and waiting to count their dough. people like what they read on their comput- In July, thepiratebay.org, the popular file- ers they will buy the physical book. Degen sharing site that boasts an extensive library views free, unregulated digital content as of free downloadable textbooks, posted a good marketing and he is not alone. distasteful rant against textbook publish- On the other side of the ring sit propo- ers, according to the New York Times. The nents of digital rights management (DRM) distilled and censored version of the post – – a term used to denote restrictions on digi- expletives deleted – is that textbook pub- tal content. Early this summer, Canada’s lishers are charging too much and students Minister of Industry, Jim Prentice, an- are tired of getting fleeced. The website then nounced Bill C-61, which is a copyright bill encourages students to take the power back aimed at limiting the amount of times digi- by downloading textbooks for free. tal content can be distributed/copied. When asked how much she would If Bill C-61 is passed, it would be (more) spend on textbooks for this semester alone, illegal to upload files – textbooks, music, Melina Zylberman, a fourth year chemistry etc. – to file sharing sites such as thepirate- student, said, “oh, only around $500.” bay.org, with a $20,000 slap on the wrist if After a short pause she added, “I am you get caught. mer

i So whether you decide to buy new or

being sarcastic, it’s expensive.” re used, or to download them for free, the ball Professors are concerned about how rk much their textbooks cost. But unlike a MA is in your court as to where you get your book bought at McNally Robinson, the Students can regularly expect to pay up to $500 annually for their textbooks. textbooks. teacher copy that professors receive rarely “I need to have something in front of has a price printed on it. Unless they do and take what you can for free as advised by me,” said Zylberman, who was in the pro- their own research they don’t know how need a new edition of Plato,” she added, re- thepiratebay.org, an understanding of those cess of purchasing her textbooks at the much their book costs. ferring to the countless publications of the affected should follow. Copyright exists for University of Winnipeg’s bookstore. “I Even used books, often a student’s best Greek philosopher’s works. the author and those choosing to pirate a spoil myself and treat myself to new text- While it may be fun to stick it to the man textbook are bypassing their payment. books every year.” UWSA co-president’s resignation raises concerns Proves executive positions aren’t taken seriously, student claims

sees negative consequences. Sandy Klowak “I’m concerned about how students are Beat reporter going to take it,” he said, though adding that on a personal level he does not blame Spillett for seizing such an opportunity. n July 30 the University of EisBrenner worries that when executives Winnipeg Students’ Association resign from their positions it encourages accepted the resignation of Tasha student apathy toward university politics. Spillett,O who was elected co-president with Students – especially ones who voted for Vinay Iyer last spring. Spillet resigned the resigning candidate – become disillu- after accepting a full scholarship from the sioned, he explained. Business Council of Manitoba. For EisBrenner, it’s a matter of taking the “I had to take the opportunity,” said job seriously. Spillett of the scholarship, which will go to- “Are you actually going to commit to ward her Education degree. it,” he asked, “or is it just something you’re Spillett resigned as the scholarship recip- signing up for until you find something ient must be a full-time student, something better?” not conducive to holding an executive position. She explained that at the time of the elections, she had not been aware of this requirement. “We are very, very prepared “I still look forward to working with [the UWSA executives] in other capacities this for the year.” year,” said Spillett. “I know that the exec is a really strong team.” —Vinay Iyer, Iyer, who held the vice president advo- remaining UWSA co-president cate position in 2007/08, will now continue with the full authority of president, though officially in a part-time position. However, wak he explains that so far, he has been work- y Klo

ing double that, putting in full-time un- and paid hours. Iyer doesn’t mind volunteering S his time when needed, he said. He would Vinay Iyer, now sole president of the UWSA, admits he was a little disappointed but is focusing on success rather not be obligated to work full-time following Spillett’s resignation. due to other commitments. Iyer expressed his disappointment at well to it and we are very, very prepared for “Elections happen in the spring and peo- Spillett’s resignation. However, he is not the year,” he said. ple’s lives change during the summer,” he concerned. In the past, the UWSA has “It’s really a job that I love, not like most said. “I don’t foresee any major challenge functioned with as few as two executive po- other jobs,” Iyer said about his position. to this.” sitions filled, he said. Though the premature resignation of However, David EisBrenner, former elec- “Yes, [the resignation] was a surprise, and UWSA executives is not common, it does tions commissioner in 2006/07 and current it was a little disappointing at one point, happen, said Cameron Derksen, chair of co-host of The Fishbowl, aCKUW show that but I think the execs and myself reacted the UWSA board. takes a critical look at student politics, fore- contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 Comments 07 Comments Playing media: manipulating the machine easy for outspoken groups

The Westboro Baptist Church Public Safety Minister

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excess, a culture prop- l panies high status funerals, like from getting into the country. e agated mainly by one the one held for Tim McLean. The Winnipeg police vowed that Wsource: the media. Concerned sympathizers wait to see if Westboro protesters will show at Tim McLean’s The goal of the Church is to raise those attempting to disrupt the Aug. 9 funeral. On Wednesday, July 30 Tim awareness that the actions of the funeral would be subject to arrest. McLean, a 22-year-old man, was secular provoke God to murder. Two Westboro groups attempted message was put into print - and kind of bizarre junk that prompts stabbed upwards of 40 times and The Church is the brainchild to cross; one was turned away, they roused enough absurdity to the fringe belief in Anne Coulter then beheaded on a Greyhound of former lawyer Fred Phelps. while the other, allegedly, slipped kill what should have been a sol- as a satirist rather than a political bus near Portage La Prairie Along with picketing various fu- through the cracks. emn, quiet day. pundit. FOX News, The National while traveling to Winnipeg. The nerals, including those of dead Phelps’s crew, with their bar- The report by Gabrielle Giroday Post, the BBC and several other only suspect in the case is Vince soldiers and the late actor Heath barous and ignorant message, reveals enough fact to prove my national and international news Weiguang Li, 40, a Chinese im- Ledger (for portraying, not prac- never showed up. If they had, the point, describing the environment agencies have interviewed Shirley migrant who boarded the bus in ticing, homosexuality), Phelps police’d have met them, along as “circus-like” – the police going Phelps-Roper. She is, more so than Erikson, Manitoba earlier that campaigned to have a monument with an estimated 400 outraged so far as to have uniformed offi- her father, the main spokesperson day. placed in Casper City, Wyoming Winnipeggers. cers posted at the door and roof of for a Church with 72 members. In The murder is still vivid in the declaring that Matthew Shepard, The way we responded to the the church where the funeral was an interview with The Post she said country’s memory and therefore a gay college student beaten to Church’s attempt at self-promo- held. the following: the common themes in the media death in a hate crime, was in Hell tion was a clear stance against From the 400 gathered to mourn “There are 72 souls that pertain have been a character study of the for disobeying a vague scriptural fanaticism. This is initially some- and to fend off the Westboro pick- to this little church. Now think suspect and an act of eulogizing decree in the book of Leviticus. thing to be proud of and yet my eters, to the local business giving about that glorious thought. This the victim. The initial character The news broke Thursday, stomach sunk as I scanned the out smoothie samples to peddle little, tiny church sittin’ in the study often creates outrage and August 7 that seven of the pages of the Winnipeg Free Press. cold drinks and the media storm, middle of doomed America is impedes the step back necessary Church’s members planned to The Westboro Baptist Church, the funeral was truly a political preaching to the whole world” to assess a man capable of atroc- picket at McLean’s funeral that however absent, had clasped the event. The excessive amount of She is a cunning publicist, get- ity. Similarly, fond memories can Saturday. Their goal was to use hand of the media and proceeded police presence, and a family on ting astounding media coverage become compounded into saintli- the media to espouse the hateful to guide them. The focus of re- the run from reporters and ex- because she says outrageous things ness. This is par for the course. notion that Vince Li was God’s ports on the funeral was the ab- tremists, furthered the frenzy. at sensitive times. And in the spirit There are a few incidents, how- messenger, sent to kill a man be- sence of the Church. It also seems The Westboro Baptist Church of honesty, the bread and butter of ever, that are an insult to those cause of Canadian legislation pro- clear that if they had made an ap- is a ridiculous organization that any form of news media is its abil- involved in a case that is simply – moting homosexual rights and pearance, the focus would have doesn’t deserve this kind of re- ity to harness the outrageous. and I do mean simply – tragic. permitting abortion and adultery. been on their attendance. Phelps’s sponse. Their beliefs are the same A little fright is good for the soul can working at a paper and facing a new do this is by publishing monthly themed is- weekly topical blogging, exclusive web con- publishing year. sues. This is something we started last year tent and more – we hope to become part of Stacy Cardigan Smith Yet these things are undeniably reward- and the feedback was great. We will pub- your daily surfing regime. A complete rede- Managing Editor ing. Although a million things can go lish the themes a few weeks in advance in sign will also be launched in the new year. wrong, there is just as much opportunity hopes that readers will be inspired to send Although embarking on anything for the he sweet smell of fear. Not the hor- for things to go right. us suggestions. first time can be scary, thankfully it’s the ror movie type of fear, but the ner- You must trust that your experiences to Also, keep watching The Uniter’s website sense of opportunity and excitement that vous-to-the-pit-of-your-stomach, date have given you the foundation that (www.uniter.ca) for free MP3 downloads, undoubtedly prevails. Tdon’t-want-to-trip-down-the-aisle, couldn’t- will make plunging into this new experi- bear-to-answer-a-question-wrong-in-class- ence possible. This is how we at The Uniter Letters and-let-the-world-know-I’m-a-huge-phony are approaching this year. kind of fear. The Uniter has worked hard over the past Reducing the bloat: the skinny on classical tunes It’s something that fills the halls of every few years to develop as both a campus and relevant art form. educational facility, no matter what the community paper and this is something we Cameron Derksen Of course, therein lies the crux of the matter: is level, around this time of year. will continue to aim for. Although funded by student dollars, The classical music culturally irrelevant, as Sweatman Switching schools, taking different implies? Besides being the basis of all Western music, Uniter is autonomous from the University classes, meeting new people – these are onrad Sweatman’s July 31 article, “Passing classical music has a long and rich history that is still things that every high school graduate has of Winnipeg Students’ Association. We are Classical Gas” is an example of the typical continuing and evolving. Sweatman makes a false done (to some degree) for at least 12 years. published by Mouseland Press (MLP) Inc. Cargument made by non-classical music fans dichotomy between what he calls “contemporary” And yet entering university can still be one As an organization, MLP is also growing. about the upcoming changes at CBC Radio 2. As a music and “classical” music. This implies that of the most nerve-racking experiences of This year MLP published our second an- classical music fan, I have found that those who classical is not contemporary. Beethoven and Bach declare classical music dead or irrelevant are those your young-adult life. And unfortunately, nual orientation guide, SEEK, which you are long dead, but contemporary composers continue can pick up at various campus locations, in- who have little knowledge about the genre. It’s true to adapt their music to modern influences. this fear doesn’t necessarily go away after that classical music is a niche market however, this your first year, nor does it stop after you cluding the Uniter office. The guide helps The League of American Orchestras reports that 17 does not mean it is declining. If fact, the League of per cent of compositions performed in the U.S. are graduate and go on to subsequent careers; take the fear out of university, allowing you American Orchestras reports that classical music by U.S. composers. if anything, it can get worse. Much of the to make the most of your time here. One performances have increased 30 per cent in the last of the primary ways it does this is through Those still in doubt should check out Winnipeg’s time, it seems the more you know, the less decade and half of audiences are 55 years of age or own New Music Festival (NMF), an annual world- focusing on relationship building with the you feel capable of acting because one ac- younger. renowned classical music event that showcases the tion negates hundreds of others. various communities in and around the The fact that the Radio 2 audience is not talents of contemporary Canadian and international Of course, this fear manifests itself in University of Winnipeg. mainstream enough is not a good argument for composers and our own Winnipeg Symphony different ways in different people. Some are Another initiative of MLP is the Speakers eliminating classical music. No one would argue Orchestra. Many of the works performed at NMF are lucky and smell only excitement, intrigue, Series. During last year’s general elections, that Classic Rock stations should be taken off the played on CBC Radio 2. air because they only cater to middle-aged men, or opportunity, success... or maybe just the the student body approved a $2.50 levy per I encourage students to take advantage of that CKUW should be taken off the air because they hundreds of bodies crammed into a tiny student that was proposed by MLP in order Manitoba’s classical music scene — the Winnipeg to fund a variety of speakers throughout the cater to students. Both of these audiences (and all Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, downtown campus. others) are valid niches. CBC is a public corporation year. We hope this series will help to fur- Manitoba Opera and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet all Luckily, if channeled properly, this fear and as such has a mandate to do things that are not The Uniter offer student discounts. can be beneficial to you. ther the dialog between MLP, , necessarily commercially viable, but are culturally the university and the surrounding com- In the end, I’m not militantly opposed to Radio 2 Fear can help you to push yourself; it important. CBC no longer has any purpose if turn into changing its programming, but I am disappointed munity. The first speaker is scheduled in can give you a rush and let you know that yet another pop music station on the dial. In fact, that it is being done based on a rationale formed you are going something worthwhile. And late September – keep reading The Uniter they might actually harm the emerging artist scene by those who promote their definition of art by sometimes it can tell you you’re headed in for details. by splitting niche music listeners across multiple terminating someone else’s art. That’s elitism at its the right direction. As a paper, The Uniter also hopes to fos- radio stations. If there is a need to play more jazz finest. Much like starting at a new school or job ter relationships with students and the and world music music on the radio, then CBC should If you don’t like CBC Radio 2 programming, here’s fill this niche without sacrificing another culturally or relationship can be intimidating, so too community. One of the ways we hope to some advice — don’t listen to it. August 28, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 08 ArtsArts & & Culture Culture Arts & Culture Puffed sleeves, plaid and everything black Style Beat correspondent Holly Rose presents the top 10 looks for women this fall

and F&Q are your best bet for Where to find it: The great thing does Hush Clothing.  Dark Lips All over the runway Holly Rose this look. about fashion being cyclical is for this season are lips in a deep,  Bags Earth-tone bags in every Volunteer staff that you can find Grandma’s old dark maroon colour.  Full skirts The new skirt for shape and with a ’70s feel are high wardrobe in used clothing stores. fall is the high-waisted, delicate, on the looks for fall. Where to find it: Splurge Beauty Check out your local Value s our very short sum- full skirt with a shorter hemline. has a great selection of makeup Village or Goodwill Store. You Where to find it: Paramix has mer dwindles away, the This is bound to be one of the and they allow you to touch and may have to take the hem up a few a great selection of bags. Silver only thing we really have most versatile looks of the season, test everything. Ato look forward to (other than a inches, but you’ll save big bucks Lotus does too, as well as their as you can pair it with a blouse for by purchasing second-hand. sister store, Rooster.  Soft Scarves Paired with a white Christmas) is our new fall that office-chic look. Works just blouse or a light jacket, scarves wardrobe. By the second week of as well with a simple but revealing  Fall Colours Unlike falls  Black Everything Black is made of silk and other light fab- September, the fall looks will start top and a pair of killer heals for a of the past, eye-popping colours the new black this season, allow- rics have transcended from fall arriving from designers. Here are night out on the town. like pinks, rich purples and royal ing for simplicity in intricate de- into winter. the top 10 looks for the ladies: blue are in this year. Don’t worry, sign and for colourful accessories though—the usual burnt orange, with all clothing pieces. Where to find it: F&Q has some beige and subtle greens, as well as great scarves, as does Shout Where to find it: Anywhere (prob- metallics and soft greys, are still in Clothing. You can always get ably in your own closet), but I fashion too. some original pieces at used cloth- often find that October in Grant ing stores or vintage stores as Where to find it: Anywhere! You Park Shopping Centre has an ex- well. may already have these colours in cellent selection of shades. your wardrobe, but keep an eye out for them while you’re in the stores.  Shoe Trends Set off your fall wardrobe with structured knee- length boots or sculpted, futuris- The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative tic boots. The puss-in-boots style fashion in Winnipeg inspired by the Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks. is back from last season as well com. Each week will feature a new look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and celebrate that as ankle boots with and without you are really, really good looking. Want to show off your style? Contact the heel. To add on to last year’s [email protected]. look is the lace up shoe with a heal which looks great with tights.

Where to find it: Rooster is prob- Rob ably the top place for shoes in the “If it’s not city, but Hush Clothing has a secondhand or very diverse collection as well. made of hemp,  Victorian Blouse Taking I won’t wear from the Victorian Era, the prim it.” and proper look of this blouse can be played down with a pair of skinny jeans or played up with a slim skirt. Where to find it: Candie and Dolls always has some great blouses, as mer i re mark

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 PLAID Plaid vests, jackets and yes, even plaid pants, are in for the fall, made from fabrics like wool and polyester. This look will definitely keep you warm throughout our fabulous fall and wonderful Winterpeg winter. Where to find it: Second-hand stores will definitely have plaid items, but also check out the vintage stores such as The Ruby Slipper and fashion boutiques like October and Connect 4.  Puffed Sleeves Playing off the look for ladies from the early 1890s, tops, jackets and dresses with puffed sleeves promise to be one of the top trends for fall. Feminine yet strong, the exag- gerated shoulder makes the waist look tiny, so play that up by pair-

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Where to find it: Hush Clothing Boots available at Rooster. AAR Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Fa x : 783-7080 Arts & Culture 09 Primal and trashy rock ‘n’ roll Jennifer Pawluk in the Winnipeg rock scene. The quartet’s The Angry Dragons strong dynamic, killer sound and fun image are what resonate most with the crowd at n an age when most rockers are predict- bring garage rock any given show. The Angry Dragons spew ably angst-filled, fans of garage rock to U of W’s primal, trashy rock ‘n’ roll that is, at the will find the infectious enthusiasm of same time, “pretty catchy stuff,” Rodriguez WinnipegI rock quartet The Angry Dragons orientation said. to be thoroughly refreshing. That makes them perfect candidates to Featuring the trademark primitive es- week play at the University of Winnipeg as part sence that defines garage rock at its best fortless,” Rodriguez of the student association’s Orientation and with nothing less than raw energy, the said over drinks at Week activities. You can see them live Sept. genuine sense that garage rock is wickedly a downtown cof- 4 at 1 p.m. in the quad. fun can be expected from the band. fee shop early last They’re also hoping to bring their sound Playing self-proclaimed “music-nerd- week. to garage rock fans all across Ontario when ery,” The Angry Dragons consists of gui- “We don’t they embark on a tour with Alexander’s tarist/vocalist Joanne Rodriguez, guitarist have to explain other band, The Gorgon. The tour kicks off Jen Alexander, bassist Anastasia Chipelski in Winnipeg at the Lo Pub on Sept. 20. i everything to sk and drummer Bill Northcott. l The gig at the Lo Pub is one that fans of

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ph and sense of ca- shows and working at CKUW. The maraderie gives For more on The Angry Dragons, visit their band has been together for a year- the band a unique online lair at http://www.myspace.com/ and-a-half now. Knowing each other Winnipeg’s The Angry Dragons perform at The Forks as part of Canada Day edge on most bands theangrydragons1234. so well beforehand made the union “ef- festivities this past July. Catch them live on campus Sept. 4. Absent Sound plays absent show Would have fared better at Folk Fest Bronwyn Evelyn wolf howl complimented by fog effects. The show continued to vary between methodical segments and wild, noisy bsent Sound’s concert at a private soundscapes. The lighting alternated be- Exchange District loft last Thursday tween an eerie blue and white scheme and made up for their recent Winnipeg a rapidly strobing multi-coloured bonanza. AFolk Festival gig that had to be canceled Thankfully, there were no epileptics in the due to bad weather. Unfortunately, the audience. original location would likely have been a Between the extravagant light show and better fit for the band. the swirling background images, the show The show was an experience for the had a definitive apocalyptic feel. Complete senses, as the band did their best to mystify with semi-religious, falsetto chanting, the in every way possible, including experimen- songs sounded like music for the post-nu- Absent Sound played with Lint last Thursday at a private Exchange District studio. tal video, fog machines, strobe lights and clear holocaust. neon body paint. Dissonance is a common feature of what mon feature amongst all the musicians. tiresome and the songs became indistin- Lint, a touring quintet from Calgary, can loosely be called ambient post-rock, but It was easy to see that the band’s sig- guishable. This embodies one of the central opened the show with a short but sweet Absent Sound may have stretched the con- nature sound would have fared better in problems of experimental music – not all set of ambient shoegaze. The band deftly cept too far – at times it appeared as if every the surreal, charged atmosphere of the experiments are successful. evoked a variety of emotions. There seemed member of the band was playing a differ- Winnipeg Folk Festival campground. The In order to prevent songs from slurring to be a particular focus on regret, despair ent song. This feeling was heightened by band was not only presenting their music, together into musical gibberish, an honest and frantic rage; themes common within the dissonant appearance of the band – one but an experience – the video provided by and critical musician must pare away un- the genre. The ensemble played together member wore nothing but thermal long- Les Klassen, the fog machine and the ag- necessary sounds, leaving only the truly in- beautifully, with rising crescendos leading johns, another showed off an impressive gressive lighting, even the band’s unusual novative and meaningful ideas. to bouts of spastic, determined and sur- mass of dreadlocks and a appearance and varied instrumentation, Absent Sound still deserves credit for prisingly controlled playing. The band was vintage inspired outfit, while violinist contributed to an out-of-this world, futur- venturing into territory not many bands clearly enjoying themselves and the crowd Natalia Zielinski would have fit right in at istic atmosphere. are comfortable exploring – hopefully their fed off the energy. the symphony. The two other performers While the band presented some genu- continued development will lead them to- Absent Sound took the stage a little after were dressed like normal guys – except for inely interesting musical moments, they wards even more intriguing presentations 12:30 a.m., beginning with a surreal were- glow-in-the-dark face paint, the only com- were lost in a lengthy, bloated set. After and arrangements. three quarters of an hour, the effects grew Repetitive jokes make Hamlet 2 “just obnoxious” HAMLET 2 most. It is possible that if I had seen it at tinuously attempts to impress his students movie oblivious to the fact his marriage to Directed by Andy Fleming a public screening, I would have been able by name dropping from his time working Brie (Catharine Keener) and his whole life, 92 minutes to gain the momentum of a mixed audi- as a Z-list actor and by staging film-to-the- really, is falling apart. Now playing at Grant Park and the Globe ence, instead of the awkward and quickly atre productions (like Erin Brockovich) that When a high school threatens to shut silenced giggles breaking the silence in a are panned by a prepubescent theatre critic down the theatre department, Marszh de- theatre of critics. from the school paper. Marszh (played by cides to write a politically incorrect musical Holly Rose Written by Andy Fleming and Pam Brady, Steve Coogan, who also currently stars as sequel to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Volunteer staff Hamlet 2 revolves around Dana Marszh, a the incompetent director in Ben Stiller’s The premise of the play, which is to give drama teacher in Tucson, Arizona who con- Tropic Thunder), goes through the whole an alternative and less depressing ending to Hamlet, makes some sense, but it would lthough one of the first and biggest vy have been more interesting to just see the

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C leading up to the play. AAfter seeing Seth Rogan and his team Don’t get me wrong, there were funny in the hilarious Pineapple Express the night parts, but it was as if someone started writ- before watching Hamlet 2, the latter film ing the script, found some great lines and paled in comparison to the witty, well-writ- then kept using them over and over and ten and original comedy of the former. over. Hamlet 2 is like that friend we all have Perhaps it was the awkwardness that is a who finds a joke that works for them once press screening that caused me to have such and then uses it every chance he or she gets, a negative response. Imagine bored look- to the point that it is no longer funny any- ing journalists in SilverCity Polo Park at more—just obnoxious. 10 a.m., accompanied by nothing but their Shakespeare is rolling in his grave. If to morning coffee and sitting a safe distance you want to go see a good movie, do not get from one another; it’s uncomfortable for Steve Coogan, centre, stars in Hamlet 2. thee to Hamlet 2. August 28, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 10 Arts & Culture Ar t s & Cu l t u r e Ed i t o r : Aa r o n Epp contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 E-m a i l : Ar t s @u n i t e r .c a Ph o n e : 786-9497 Arts & Culture 11 Fa x : 783-7080

CD REVIEWS Local metal quartet signs deal with Roadrunner THE LIPTONIANS Port Amoral prepares to take their music out The Liptonians Independent of the garage and onto the road Curran Faris “Smooth” is the first word that comes to mind when you hear Listings Coordinator the opening chords of the self-titled debut from the Lipto- l ra o nians, a collaboration by multi-instrumentalists Matt Schel- m t A lenberg and Bucky Driedger. What follows is an interesting or someone who has just inked a r combination of upbeat and mid-tempo piano-driven folk-pop f Po

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songs, like the punchy “Charlie’s Back!” and the somber, stripped down “Sing the Songs.” Re- metal labels in North America, Jared r ou corded at the Lipton Street house they rent (dubbed “Liptonia”), the album integrates horn FWeiss is surprisingly calm. c oto

and string ensembles, giving off a ska-like vibe at times. Schellenberg and Driedger trade off This past July it was announced that h P standard pop vocal duties to deliver the album’s earnest lyrics. Although the album slows down the local heavy metal act Weiss fronts, midway through, the Liptonians have been nominated for Outstanding Pop Recording at the Port Amoral, had signed with Roadrunner Port Amoral vocalist/bassist Jared Weiss, second from left, describes signing to U.S.-based metal Western Canadian Music Awards — an impressive achievement for this debut album. Recom- Records, the label behind metal legends label Roadrunner Records as “a very humbling mended if you like: The Weakerthans, Wilco and The Hush Sound. Sepultura, Opeth, and Megadeth. process.” —Matt Preprost Roadrunner A&R representative Monte Connor, who was behind signing both Sepultura and Slipknot, said that he for a label like Roadrunner, as well as deal- THE CONSUMER GOODS was attracted to Port Amoral by their ing with contracts and fine print, are very The Anti-Imperial Cabaret songwriting. real, but the band is staying focused and Grumpy Cloud Records “They know how to write undeniable clear-headed. hooks and place them within songs that are “It’s been a very humbling process, A leftist political outlook is required for anyone to enjoy not overly simple or cookie cutter,” Connor which is a good thing. It puts us in the listening to The Consumer Goods’ third release in as many said by e-mail. right mind-frame to do what we have to years. If you think that cops are meat-headed bullies that Formed in 2004 and rounded out by do and produce the songs that we have to Taser people because they feel inadequate, then this record Eric Weiss, Andrew Campbell and Matty produce, because a lot of stuff can get in is for you. If you hate Don Cherry and his constant praise of Hallick, Port Amoral have already covered your head when you’re at this level. When dead soldiers during “Coach’s Corner,” then this record is for you. And if you think “illegal aliens” more ground than most bands do in their you’re dealing with a lot of bullshit and have been scapegoated by racist right-wing fascists, again, this record is for you. The cleverly entire career. The quartet released their lawyers… it leaves you in a position where, fashioned lyrics cover the topics above with just enough humour to avoid making the album debut album, Jade Dead Eyes, in 2005 and it’s like, ‘Now I have to sit down and right a completely bleak and depressing. The music is catchy every once in a while, but for the most have played shows throughout Canada. song that the [whole] world, possibly, [will] part it’s bland, innocuous and derivative. Many listeners will have heard every riff and drum fill The record deal is a huge opportunity and hear,’” said Weiss. from The Anti-Imperial Cabaret on another record. The unoriginality of the music is especially is the product of the four musicians’ hard Port Amoral’s knack for songwriting is apparent when contrasted with the ingenious lyrics that they accompany. work and growth as a band, Weiss said dur- apparent from the first listen to tracks like —Rob McGregor ing a break between recording sessions at “Villans” or “Devils in Disguise.” The band the downtown studio where he works. He seamlessly combines melodic death metal added that the band’s progression has been riffs and shredding guitar solos with decid- THE MATCHES a natural one. edly punk rock undertones and some seri- A Band in Hope “We’ve come a [long] way, but I wouldn’t ous pop sensibilities. Their combination of Epitaph say anything out of the ordinary,” he said. metal wizardry and huge hooks has proven “I think our live show has gotten a lot bet- to be a successful formula and Port Amoral On the follow-up to 2006’s Decomposer, California quartet ter, I think we’re just more comfortable shows no signs of letting up or abandoning The Matches have perfected their pop-punk sound — the with who we are and what we’re doing and their songwriting style at the whim of pass- music is sharper, the hooks are crisper and the lyrics are we’re getting to a place where there’s a lot ing musical trends. at their poetic best. Vocalist Shawn Harris is a dead ringer more responsibility involved.” “We approach it in the sense that we for Johnny Depp and his vocals follow suit as he delivers his Responsibility indeed. The band will write a song that we feel, like, in 10 years, lyrics in a quivering, Jack Sparrow-esque fashion. A Band in enter the studio this fall to begin recording 20 years, could still be a good song on its Hope contains a mixture of songs, ranging from the golden pop-punk gem “Point Me Toward their Roadrunner debut, which will likely own,” Weiss said. the Morning,” to the Queen throwback, “Darkness Rising.” Overall, the album’s liberating and be released in the winter of 2009. The pres- Visit www.myspace.com/portamoral. refreshing musical style and lyrical potency ensure you won’t have to abandon your hope in sures associated with recording an album this band. —Matt Preprost 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio Top 10 CD – Albums YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! August 20 - 26, 2008 Remik’s Cube ! = Local content * = Canadian Content Paper Bag Records LW TW Artist Recording Label 2 1 Mannish Boys Big Plans Delta Groove Remix albums can be a sketchy proposition, but B.C. electro 1 2 Hold Steady Stay Positive Vagrant punks You Say Party! We Say Die! do better than most with 6 3 Collard Greens & Gravy Devil in the Woodpile Black Market Music their digital-only album Remik’s Cube. Released Aug. 26 and 3 4 *Gruesomes Tyrants of Teen Trash Ricochet Sound featuring remixes by Vitaminsforyou, Montag and Wallpaper, 4 5 Various Artists Verve Remixed 4 Verve Remik’s Cube is an entertaining effort that combines a variety 12 6 *Wolf Parade At Mount Zoomer Sub Pop of styles while staying true to the intent of the original songs 9 7 *Brendan Canning Something for All of Us Arts & Crafts (originally featured on 2007’s Lose All Time). Standout tracks include the Remix Artist Collec- 5 8 !Telepathic Butterflies Breakfast in Suburbia Rainbow Quartz 16 9 *Vancouger Canadian Tuxedo Mint tive’s take on “Monster,” which pairs swooping video game nostalgia with Becky Ninkovic’s sweet 8 10 *Johnny Max Band A Lesson I’ve Learned Poor Soul vocals and the stuttering “Like I Give a Care,” remixed by the Octopus Project. —Lisa Moore

SPINNERETTE “Valium Knights” Sire Records Stream the MP3 from uniter.ca After the dissolution of Aussie punk quartet The Distillers, frontwoman Brody Dalle took a five-year vacation from music. Now she’s back with a new band and a new single. “Valium Knights,” the first track available fromS pinnerette’s forthcoming debut, is highly polished but not over-pro- duced and kick-ass yet danceable. Dalle’s voice is breathy and gritty and the music sounds like a mix of the Distillers, Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal. Download it at www.spinnerettemusic.com. —Rob McGregor August 28, 2008 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 12 Arts & Culture Local label prepares to Arts Briefs re-release Complied by Aaron Epp Creatures for and Graça Resendes Calm like a bomb Awhile Prairie Fire turns 30 Author chronicles the career of The 30th anniversary issue of Aaron Epp the Manitoba literary magazine, Arts & Culture editor Prairie Fire, is celebrated with Winnipeg punk legends in latest book the first publication of Margaret Atwood’s essay “Why Poetry?” The Aaron Epp hen Charley Justice of Winnipeg- essay was originally commissioned Arts & Culture editor based vinyl-only record label War by the League of Canadian Poets WOn Music heard Chris Walter was and presented in Ottawa as its writing a book about local punk legends hen reflecting on what 2006 Anne Szumigalski Memorial Personality Crisis, he knew exactly what Lecture. he’s learned as a writer, the label should put out next: a 12” re- The issue features a photograph Vancouver’s Chris release of the band’s one and only album,

of Atwood on its cover. The opening WWalter mentions two main points: er 1983’s Creatures for Awhile. lt pages contain a quote where the keep it simple and filth sells. a “You can’t play punk and metal s W Canadian author and poet advocates i Over eight years, the Winnipeg hr in Winnipeg without hearing about for a society that nurtures and expat and former drug addict f C Personality Crisis,” said Justice who, at 25, y o

values the importance of the arts, es has written over 15 books about t was only a year old when the record was a timely and poignant message in r ou originally released. “They’re still respected “drunks, punks, junkies and c light of the recent announcement and listened to.” oto

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of government cuts to funding of P claimed filth via his own publish- A unique sound and “crass punk attitude” cultural industries here in Canada. are what continue to make Personality ing imprint, Gofuckyerself Press. The issue is in bookstores now. Vancouver-based author Chris Walter’s new book chronicles the career of Winnipeg Crisis appealing to music fans, he added. Books like Welfare Wednesdays punk pioneers Personality Crisis. Spence community “No one sounds like Personality Crisis.” compass revealed and Shouts from the Gutter are Originally released by San Francisco- this day, I don’t think I’ve seen a fered. They did it for the art, [and] The Winnipeg Arts Council, along fictional accounts detailing life based Risky Records, Creatures for with the Spence Neighbourhood in the underbelly of Vancouver’s band with that much power. They they suffered for their art.” Awhile was re-released on vinyl in 1988 Association and artist Leah Decter, downtown eastside. Other books, had it all.” Now that his tribute to a band by England’s Overground Records. (There celebrated the completion and like I Was a Punk Before You Were While it usually takes him six that meant a lot to him growing has never been an official release on unveiling of the With Art project in a Punk, Mosquitoes & Whiskey, months to write a book, Walter up is complete, Walter is look- cassette or CD to Justice’s knowledge.) Furby Park at the beginning of this and I’m on the Guest List, recount said it took a year to write and re- ing forward to working on other Overground’s version differed from the month. Walter’s experiences growing up search Warm Beer & Wild Times. projects. While his laptop used to original, however, as the label replaced The artwork, unveiled on Aug. 9, during the birth of Winnipeg’s He interviewed each band mem- spend most of its time at his drug four of the original tracks with songs is called the Spence Community Personality Crisis had recorded for various punk scene in the early ‘80s. ber (save for guitarist Jim Green, dealer’s as collateral, Walter— Compass. It is a permanent compilations. War on Music’s re-release His latest book falls into the who was unable to participate due who has been clean since January public art piece celebrating the to what Walter describes in the 2001—is hard at work on his next will feature the original track listing. histories and stories of the Spence latter category. Personality Crisis: Jon Card, who played drums for the book as health reasons) as well book, Fuck the System, about a neighbourhood. Warm Beer & Wild Times is an quintet, is happy about the re-release. Comprised of several elements biography covering the career of as many of the people involved class war set against Vancover’s “People have been bootleggin’ it for that reflect on the idea of home, legendary Winnipeg punk rock in Winnipeg’s late ‘70s and early preparations for 2010’s Winter years,” the 47-year-old said by phone the compass, which encircles quintet Personality Crisis, who ‘80s music scene. Joe “Shithead” Olympics. from Vancouver, where he is a health care a mosaic, has 198 locations formed in 1980. Known for lead Keithley of Vancouver punk band Walter is also working on a bi- worker. “I think some of the guys who representing over 200 community singer Mitch Funk’s distinct D.O.A. and “Fat Mike” Burkett, ography of Victoria-based punk were in the band don’t even have it. They’ll members, including 30 local baritone growl, the band toured owner of California-based punk quartet the Dayglo Abortions and finally be able to have a copy.” business people and youth. The throughout North America, con- label Fat Wreck Chords and bass- wants to find someone to write a Card estimated that he’s played in 50 inner circle is a central planting bands since his stint in Personality Crisis tributed to a handful of compi- ist for punk heavyweights NOFX, biography of Vancouver punks of prairie grasses surrounded by (he currently drums for Vancouver’s the lations and released one album, also make appearances. SNFU so that Gofuckyerself Press an English translation of the Seven Walter said the biggest revela- can publish it. Thousands of peo- Subhumans), but PC sticks out because of Sacred Teachings (love, respect, Creatures for Awhile before dis- the chemistry the five members shared. tion he had while researching the ple purchase his simple, filth-fu- courage, honesty, wisdom, humility banding in 1983. “It was the right recipe for the punk rock and truth). Many neighbourhood Speaking from his parents’ book was that the members of elled books each year, indicating smorgasbord down on the rock ‘n’ roll youths were employed on the house early last month while in Personality Crisis were never the that there’s an interest out there killing floor,” he said. project through First Jobs for town to promote the book, Walter huge rock stars many in Winnipeg in drunks, punks, junkies and Justice agreed, and said he’s looking Youth and New Directions. said the appeal of Personality thought them to be. Although whores. forward to introducing Personality Crisis to With Art is the Winnipeg Arts Crisis was, first and foremost, the they made an impact in Canadian “Somebody should document new listeners when the album is released Council’s public art program. music. punk history, they were never eat- the history of Canadian punk,” in early September. Strong showing for “Mitch’s baritone voice, the ing caviar or riding in limousines Walter concluded. “Nobody else “Most of the hardcore [Personality Manitoba artists at Crisis] fans are old guys, but we’ll bring twin guitar attack, the rhythm as many back home believed. is doing it, so it might as well be aboriginal music awards that around,” Justice said. “We’ll show the Aboriginal artists from Manitoba section—it just hit you like a “They lived like dogs,” Walter me.” said. “Potato chip sandwiches, kids what’s up.” earned 30 nominations in 20 bomb,” the 49-year-old said. “To Visit www.myspace.com/gfy_press. Visit www.waronmusic.com. categories for the third annual driving on gas fumes—they suf- Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards (APCMA). The nominees were announced on Aug. 20. BOOK REVIEW Leading the pack with five nominations is Juno-winning rock others that have long been forgotten have been accused of using questionable tac- act Eagle & Hawk, up for Aboriginal by the public—all relevant to the de- tics to reach their goal. Entertainer of the Year, Best Group Behind the Headlines: velopment and evolution of investiga- Rosner sheds light on the key journalis- or Duo, Best Songwriter, Best Rock A History Of Investigative tive journalism in this country. tic players in former prime minister Brian CD and Single of the Year. Double Journalism In Canada Many of the case studies are con- Mulroney’s Airbus sponsorship scandal, high- nominees include singer/songwriter Cecil Rosner nected with the CBC, which could be lighting not only the inspiration, determina- Don Amero, blues man J.C. Campbell, Oxford University Press, 2008 a result of Rosner’s position there. tion and hard work that ultimately broke the country chanteuse Tracy Bone, hip- 256 pages This is an assumption that should be stories, but also the allegations, deterrents and hop outfit Da Skelpa Squad and $27.95 fiddler Darren Lavallee. dismissed, however, as further read- court challenges that the journalists faced as The APCMAs features an online ing reveals the book to be balanced a result. voting system, which gives with stories of investigative journal- Rosner exposes attacks on investigative aboriginal music fans from around Graça Resendes ists that have crossed over from print journalists, documenting how attacks take on the world the chance to vote for Volunteer staff to television and who have worked many forms: from subtle forms of pressure, their favourite act in each of the at media outlets both nationally and physical attacks, murder, political pressure and 22 categories. The winners will be abroad. interference, to legal actions against investiga- ehind the Headlines explores the lives announced at a nationally-televised Rosner’s historical examination is thor- tive journalists. of key journalistic figures as well as the award show on Nov. 7 at the MTS ough, covering the influences of early muck- Behind the Headlines is a book that will Centre in downtown Winnipeg philosophical foundations that have ruckers and investigative journalists who make readers think and question what is ethi- and on Nov. 6 at McPhillips Street shapedB investigative journalism in Canada. dared to question governmental, colonial and cal from different angles. It provides a histori- Station. The awards are part of the Rosner, who works as managing edi- commercial interests. He journeys outside our cal insight into recent events such as program 10-day Manito Ahbee festival, now tor for television and radio at CBC Manitoba Canadian borders to recount the journalistic, cuts to the arts that single out previous grant in its third year. The final round of and teaches journalism at the University of governmental and corporate influences and in- recipients like journalist Avi Lewis, who ac- online voting for the APCMA is now Winnipeg, has crafted an intriguing read. underway and will come to an end terests that are part of our history abroad. cording to a recent Globe and Mail article, is Avoiding a chronological analysis of investiga- on October 17. Behind the Headlines can easily be picked up depicted in a government memorandum as tive journalism, Rosner instead draws on an ex- For more information visit www. as a textbook for academic study, but it will “‘left-wing’ and consequently undeserving of tensive number of case studies—some recent, aboriginalpeopleschoice.com. also appeal to popular interest with colourful public money.” some glamourized in Hollywood movies and characters in search of truth and many that Li s t i n g s Co o r d i na t o r : Cu r r an Fa r i s Concert? Art show? Volunteer opportunity? Community event? Want to see your event in The Uniter? contact: [email protected] The Uniter August 28, 2008 E-m a i l : Li s t i n g s @u n i t e r .c a E-mail your listing to [email protected]. The deadline for all listings is Wednesday. The Uniter is published every Ph o n e : 786-9497 Thursday, so send your listings 8 days prior to the issue you want your listing to appear in. It’s free. It’s easy. 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THE ZOO Osborne Village Inn 160 Osborne St. Aug. 29 – Nights 7 p.m.; Planet B-Boy 9 p.m.; Wild Turkeys 11 p.m. Simplicity and Stepping Lightly: Simplicity for People Coda, The Downfall, Lets Get Invisible; Sept. 2: The Gods Aug. 30: My Blueberry Nights 7 p.m.; Planet B-Boy 9 and the Planet. In Simplicity, educator Mark Burch of- CONCERTS of Now, Five Hundred Pound Furnace; Sept. 5: Ripperz; p.m.; Aug. 31: My Blueberry Nights 7 p.m.; Sept. 3: Dust fers a short essay on the meaning of simplicity and Sept. 6: Molson Rocks & Jägermeister present The Civil 7 p.m.; My Blueberry Nights 9 p.m.; Sept. 4: Dust 7 p.m.; the different reasons people might wish to live more QUINZY with The Cross Town Rivals, Aug. 28 at The Disobedients, with guests (CD release). Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal 9 p.m. simply while providing practical information about Academy. Tickets are $5 at the door, show starts at 10 how to transition into a simpler and less consumptive p.m. OZZY’S Osborne Village Inn Downstairs 160 Osborne GLOBE CINEMA Portage Place. Currently showing: lifestyle Sept. 3, 8 p.m. St. Aug. 29: Liqurd, Trouser Mouth, Quagmire, Fattooth, American Teen, Hamlet 2, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, THE FUNK BOAT Aug. 30 on the MS River Rouge, Discovenant; Aug. 30: The Way Outs; Sept. 1 Finntroll; Amal. Call 69-GLOBE for show times. hosted by Winnipeg’s legendary DJ Hunnicut and DJ :Sept. 2: Afterbeat, The Beat Union and guests; Sept. 4: VOLUNTEER Co-op with guest DJ Charlie Hustle. Tickets are $10 in Molson’s Rocks presents Rev Theory (New York). advance at the Urban Bakery, $15 at the door. Boarding COMMUNITY EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES begins at 9:30 p.m. at 308 Nairn Ave., the boat leaves GALLERIES at 10:30 p.m. CORDIALLY YOURS CRAFT SALE & ROCK SHOW at the THE MANITOBA FOOD CHARTER INC. has an opening Lo Pub & Gallery 330 Kennedy St. Featuring works for an urban board representative from Winnipeg and OASIS with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Sept. 1 at the FORUM ART INSTITUTE 120 Eugenie St. Ten weeks of art by fifteen local craft vendors, video projections by is also seeking other volunteers and members for MTS Centre. Tickets are $39.50-$49.50 from Ticketmas- lessons, including drawing, painting, and sculpting, artist Andrew Milne, and music courtesy of DJs Co-op outreach and working groups. The Board is comprised ter, show starts at 7:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 15. An open house and registration will and Mama Cutsworth. All proceeds go to supporting of 12 volunteer members, 4 each from urban, rural be held Sept. 6. Classes are offered during the day and D’arcy’s A.R.C. Sept. 6, $5 between noon and 9 p.m., $10 and northern Manitoba. Board meetings are held in FINNTROLL with Warbringer, Sept. 1 at the Zoo Tickets in the evening and are open to beginner and advanced after 9 p.m. Winnipeg with teleconferencing to northern and rural are $15 from tickeworkshop.ca, show starts at 7 p.m. artists alike. To register please call 235-1069 or visit Manitoba. Expectations would be 6-8 board meetings/ www.forumartinstitute.ca. BIKE DUMP 631 Logan Ave. Free workshop on wheel year with an interest in sitting on an additional com- LAGWAGON with Mxpx, Tat. Sept. 1 at the Pyramid, show building and wheel truing. Interested participants mittee as needed. Interested individuals are welcome is 18 plus. GRAFFITI GALLERY 109 Higgins Ave. Decades of Style, should RSVP early for this workshop. Sept. 17, 7 p.m. to submit a completed application by Sept. 5. For more exhibit by legendary NY artist Erni Vales on display More info can be found at [email protected] information, go to www.manitobafoodsecurity.ca or until Oct. 2. call 943-0822. THE CIVIL DISOBEDIENTS cd release, Sept. 6 at The Zoo. MANITOBA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 45 Forks Market Rd. URBAN SHAMAN GALLERY 203-290 McDermot Ave. Much More Munsch, until Sept. 1. Walk right into Robert SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION is looking for MUSIC Dance to the Berdashe, exhibit featuring multi-medium Munsch’s stories in this 1200 sq. ft bilingual exhibit that volunteers to help with tree banding in the Spence work by artist Kent Monkman. Opening reception Aug. makes Munsch’s books larger than life. Animate stories area. This event will be held on Sept. 13, from 12- 4 Rock, Pop & Indie 28, 11 p.m., exhibit runs until Oct. 4. in front of the shadow wall; create your own cast of p.m. and will meet at the Magnus Eliason Recreational characters. Make your way up the stairs to Mortimer’s Center. Interested parties should contact volunteer@ ACADEMY FOOD DRINKS MUSIC 437 Stradbrook Aug. 28: WINNIPEG ART GALLERY 300 Memorial Blvd. Aba room, Get Thomas into his snowsuit, get swallowed up spenceneighbourhood.ca. Quinzy w/ The Crosstown Rivals; Aug. 30: RyeLee. THE UWSA is looking for students to take part in the THE CAVERN 112 Osborne St. Aug. 28: Jam Night with University’s Students’ Association. Help fight raising Route 59; Aug. 29: The Solutions, Monty Yanks; Aug. 30: tuition fees, get involved in community outreach Wakooza, Fat Tooth. programs, and get involved with the University. Free food and prizes are available to volunteers. For more information e-mail [email protected], or pick up an KING’S HEAD PUB 120 King St. Aug. 26: Comedy Night; application at www.theuwsa.ca. Aug. 27: Little Boy Boom; Aug. 28: Electric Soul. Aug. 29: £ The Uniter’s Top 5 events • Jo Curtis Band; Aug. 31: All The King’s Men; Sept. 1: The Magicians; Sept. 3: Little Boy Boom.  QUINZY at the New Academy, Thursday, Aug. 28, with Crosstown Rivals. ON CAMPUS Let Quinzy’s pop smarts, killer hooks and golden harmonies close out your LO PUB 330 Kennedy St. Aug. 29: Dukes of the Archi- summer. $5 at the door, show starts at 10 p.m. pelago, Empire Life; Aug. 30: Greg Hanec, National O WEEK celebrations run Sept. 3 – Sept. 10 and feature a Monument, Peaches. wide variety of performances, activities and food. Free  FINNTROLL at the Zoo, Monday, Sept. 1, with Warbringer. Hailing from pancake breakfast every weekday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Free Finland, Finntroll will be bringing their bizarre “oompah-metal” to Winnipeg. BBQ Sept. 5. Beer Gardens will be open as well. Sept. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB 175 Carlton St. Aug. 28: Fly By 3: Crooked Bros. 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(who have been vulnerable to the run in really appeared to hurt the Bombers has The Bombers’ problems are not with cent weeks). been ridiculous offensive play-calling. To the players. Of course some of blame rests Secondly and surprisingly, recent acquisi- t was the best of times, it was start, Charles Roberts had been unforgiv- on the players’ shoulders, but the team tion Jason Armstead looked like his old self, the worst of times.” It’s remark- ably under-utilized up until his breakout was solid with most of the same crew last returning kicks and punts last week, giving able how well the opening line of game against Hamilton. And whenever the year. And this year some impressive rook- a huge boost to our ailing special teams. “ICharles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities works Bombers finally did run, it was so brutally ies have emerged, such as receiver Romby The rash of injuries faced by the Riders for comparing this year’s Labour Day obvious that the blind saw it coming from a Bryant and linebacker Joe Lebendahn. In will also play a factor, as well as Marcus match-ups. mile away. Also, during these running plays fact, Bryant leads the league in receiving at Crandell’s play, which should further help Yes, it’s that time of year again, with the offensive brain trust clearly forgot about this point. the Bombers’ cause. summer coming to a close, school back in running to the outside, focusing most runs No, the true culprit has been offensive Finally there is the chip-on-the-shoulder session and the Canadian Football League’s between the tackles. play-calling that would see the offence go factor. You’d better believe this Bomber weekend of Labour Day games once again In their last game against Hamilton, two and out repeatedly, forcing the defence team would like nothing more than to take at our doorstep. Winnipeg was able to rediscover Charles to stay on the field all game. it to the Riders after losing the cup to them The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will head Roberts after handing the play-calling last year. If the Bombers can get their act to Mosaic Stadium in Regina to take on the chores to quarterback Kevin Glenn, who is Why the Bombers will win: straight, expect them to go on a run in the back in his rightful place as starter. Roberts second half of the year, beginning with a Saskatchewan Roughriders for their first With Glenn handling the play calls now, was finally given the ball more than 10 win on Labour day. meeting since facing off in last year’s Grey it’s clear we’re going to start seeing a whole times (30 touches in total) and rewarded his Dickens himself would be proud of such Cup. Since then both teams have gone in lot more of Charles Roberts, which is good team with over 180 all-purpose yards and a compelling storyline. opposite directions, bringing me back to for the Bombers and bad for the Riders my initial quote from Dickens. In Regina it really has been the best of times. The Riders won the cup and then proceeded to win their first six games of the year, this despite losing enough players to injury to field a second team. For Winnipeg, it truly has been the worst of times; they lost the Grey Cup for the fourth straight time (‘92’93’01’07) and then proceeded to start the year with four straight losses before winning two of their last four. Despite the disparity in records (6-2 vs 2-6) which would make one think the Riders should take this in a walk, this game is tough to gauge. Remember: this is Labour Day and anything can happen. While the Riders started the year with six wins, they’ve lost their last two, looking very shaky in those two losses. Their running game has been contained two weeks in a row after appearing unstop- pable through the first six weeks. The defence that was stifling early on has given up big yardage and points lately. Finally, Marcus Crandell has started to play like… Marcus Crandell. With Winnipeg, it’s an even larger enigma. The Bombers have had their own injuries to contend with: losing Barrin Simpson for the year as well as Matt Sheridan and three other offensive linemen (Koch, Picard and Khan) for significant lengths of time.

Labour Day record:

Since 1949:

Bombers – 17 Roughriders – 26

Past ten years:

1998: Blue Bombers 18 - Roughriders 32 1999: Blue Bombers 17 - Roughriders 42 2000: Blue Bombers 29 - Roughriders 38 2001: Blue Bombers 20 - Roughriders 18 2002: Blue Bombers 19 - Roughriders 33 2003: Blue Bombers 36 - Roughriders 18 2004: Blue Bombers 17 - Roughriders 4 2005: Blue Bombers 26 - Roughriders 45 2006: Blue Bombers 12 - Roughriders 39 2007: Blue Bombers 26 - Roughriders 31

Bombers – 3 Riders – 7