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Werstine helps students get back in motion KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ One of the most common com- INTERROBANG plaints Werstine hears from stu- Fanshawe College’s Rob dents is about lower back pain, Werstine, a Physiotherapist at the which he says is usually a result of Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine poor posture. “Usually, students Clinic, has recently become the new aren’t just sitting around all sum- President of the Canadian mer, and they come back to school Physiotherapy Association. The and it’s a different kind of strain president is decided through a dem- through their backs.” ocratic process where an open call As it stands for now, Fanshawe for nominations is followed by a students can directly access physio- vote by all CPA members, making therapy without requiring a family the presidency quite an honour. doctor’s referral. “Legally, there’s The CPA represents 12,000 phys- no barrier to access physiotherapy iotherapists across Canada, approx- directly. Many insurance compa- imately 60 per cent of all physio- nies create an artificial barrier … therapists in the country. Their main the more barriers they put in front of role is political and economic advo- people to get money back from their cacy for their members, as well as insurance program for physiothera- professional development. py or dental or whatever, then the Werstine has been working at the less money they have to pay out.” Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Werstine and the team at Fowler Clinic at Fanshawe for 10 years and Kennedy also work closely with has been dedicated to making phys- intercollegiate athletics, providing CREDIT: KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ iotherapy services more accessible coverage for home field events, Fanshawe Physiotherapist Rob Werstine, seen here hard at work at Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, was for all Fanshawe students. “Very including soccer, badminton, bas- voted as the new President of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. recently we got through working ketball and volleyball, to name a with the Student Union office on few. “(Our) partnership with inter- clinic for repetitive strain injuries, movement of patients. “We are you with the strategies and tools the development of a benefits pack- collegiate athletics (ensures) that ankle sprains, knee injuries and looking at trying to empower our that you need to live a happy age for students that has $300 of varsity athletes have quick and easy back injuries. patients to take control of whatever healthy life.” physiotherapy coverage, which access to the clinic, that financially In keeping with the CPA’s man- problem that they have. The impor- For more information, visit would allow almost 66 per cent of their visits are not going to drain date, Werstine is dedicated to help- tant thing is that, at 3 o’clock in the fowlerkennedy.com or visit the the visit to a physiotherapist to be them of financial resources,” said ing students overall health by morning, if you wake up with pain, Health Services Medical Clinic in covered through the benefits pack- Werstine, noting that varsity ath- restoring, maintaining and maxi- I’m not going to be there, I don’t SC1001. age,” said Werstine. letes are frequent visitors of the mizing the strength, function and want to be there, I want to provide Have a heart: Be (extra) kind this week

ERIKA FAUST during the campaign in 2010. Last Rainbow Cinemas downtown. so blown away,” he recalled. So whether it’s helping out a INTERROBANG year, over 54,000 kind acts were Three young people were waiting “They thanked me profusely – stranger or a best friend, whether Fanshawe College and the registered on the 1,000 Acts of for the use of a payphone, and one hundreds of times – and they left to it’s as big as helping someone Fanshawe Student Union are team- Kindness website throughout had lost his wallet. They had no catch their bus.” move or as small as giving them a ing up to encourage students to be October. money and were hoping to call “It felt great to help,” he said. “It bus ticket, have a heart this week, a little sweeter this week with the “We want to get involved in this someone for a ride, said Young. was an actual incident I came upon Fanshawe. Be kind! 1,000 Acts of Kindness campaign. London-based initiative,” said “They were flustered and frustrat- that I could impact … It’s that sort For more information on the On October 19, 20 and 21, volun- John Young, Operations Manager ed, and they were scared they were of stuff that you hope other people London-wide 1,000 Acts of teers will be stationed all around for the FSU. going to miss the last bus (home).” will do.” It was simple, inexpen- Kindness campaign or to register campus to hand out 1,000 candy “An act of kindness can be Sensing the youths’ distress, sive, only took a minute and his your kind act online, visit hearts to remind everyone to “have something as easy as opening a Young pulled out his wallet and small act really brightened some 1000acts.ca. a heart” and pass the good feelings door (for someone), helping lift a gave them a bus ticket. “They were people’s night, he added. forward. box, giving somebody a call, talk- Meredith Fraser, of LUSO ing to your mom,” he continued. Community Services, started the “It doesn’t have to be a big thing, 1,000 Acts of Kindness campaign and it makes you feel good.” in 2009. “The goal is to work Young recalled his most recent toward ending hate by choosing to act of kindness, when he helped spread kindness instead,” she said some high school students at

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ERIKA FAUST AND the muscles. One in 10 people with support services.” Planning Your Financial Future; quality of life, and this will provide KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ Parkinson’s are under the age of 40 The day will feature four speak- and Ph.D. student at UWO Mike another avenue for those with INTERROBANG when diagnosed, making further ers with topics designed to build on Ravenek is discussing Information Young-Onset Parkinson’s.” Parkinson Society Southwestern development of support programs everyday strategies and help peo- Needs for Individuals with Young- In the future, Jones said she Ontario will be holding its first for sufferers of Young-Onset ple achieve a better quality of life: Onset Parkinson’s. plans to hold events like this one a Life in Balance workshop for peo- Parkinson’s a goal of the PSSO. Jennifer Barlow, Associate Lawyer “I know for a fact that there are few times per year in cities across ple with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Manager of Programs and at Lerner and Associates, will pockets of people across our region Southwestern Ontario. at the Delta London Armouries Services Tracey Jones said that cover Understanding Your Rights (with Young-Onset Parkinson’s). There is a $25 registration fee. Hotel on Saturday, October 22. typical support services for people as an Employee; Patrycja Birbaum, We just thought it’s an opportunity Contact Tracey Jones at 519-652- The workshop is sponsored by with Parkinson’s are geared Social Worker for Clinical to bring together as many people as 9437 ext. 28 to register for the Simple Financial and runs from 9 towards people over the age of 60, Neurosciences at the London we can,” said Jones, emphasizing workshop. Visit parkinsonsoci- a.m. to 4 p.m. and aren’t working for the younger Health Sciences Centre is dis- her hope that this event will not ety.ca for more information on Parkinson’s disease is a neu- group. According to Jones, this cussing Sexual Relationships and only provide a supportive social Parkinson’s disease and support rodegenerative disorder that affects workshop is designed to “connect Parkinson’s: Understanding networking group for people with services. nearly 100,000 Canadians. It caus- people with Young-Onset Changes; Christopher Burton, Parkinson’s, but that it will also es tremors, slowness and stiffness, Parkinson’s with each other so we Personal Financial Coach at help the PSSO identify who is impaired balance and rigidity of are able to look at improving our Simple Financial, is presenting affected in the region. “It’s about Energy drinks to remain widely available, despite new federal rules

LEE RICHARDSON rently find them. The initial recom- to make sure that harm is mini- be sold in bars because that seems Health Canada know of any con- CUP ONTARIO BUREAU CHIEF mendation to restrict the sale of mized to students?’” to be the big problem,” suggested sumer complaints regarding their TORONTO (CUP) — Students energy drinks to pharmacies origi- Despite the rejection of the Ryerson University Early drinks, as well as provide more won’t be forced to visit a pharma- nated from a Health Canada expert panel’s initial pharmacy-sale rec- Childhood Education student information around the sale and cy to buy energy drinks after cer- panel that issued a report that also ommendations, Health Canada’s Meagan Salsbury. “If they’re that consumption of the drinks. tain proposed regulations were suggested energy drinks should be new regulations will limit the concerned, I think it would make “I get where they’re coming recently turned down by the feder- renamed “stimulant drug contain- amount of caffeine in energy more sense to make them (only from, but I don’t think it’s that big al government, though consumers ing drinks.” drinks to 180 mg in a single serv- available to those 19 years old) and of a deal,” said Ryerson Business will see some smaller changes to “I think the question is not ing. As the government’s decision over, like cigarettes.” Management student Anthony familiar products over the next ‘Should these be sold on campus- now considers energy drinks as Labels will also have to indicate Volpe. “It’s consumers who are couple of years. es?’ but ‘How should they be foods instead of natural health the amount of caffeine in the prod- doing it wrong, not the producers Federal Health Minister Leona sold?’” said Toronto Public Health products, new labels indicating uct. The new regulation of energy or the sellers, so the regulation is Aglukkaq announced new regula- dietitian Didem Varol. “There’s nutritional information are now drinks as a food means that they smart.” tions surrounding the creation and pretty much enough consensus out required. Warnings highlighting can be subjected to stricter govern- Energy drink companies will be sale of energy drinks across the there to say, ‘Look, this is some- the health concerns of mixing the ment rulings. expected to meet the new federal country — though the products thing that we should take with cau- drinks with alcohol will also have The new regulations also dictate regulations over the next 18 to 24 will still be available in the same tion, so if we’re going to offer to be present. that the companies that produce months. stores in which consumers can cur- these on campuses, what can we do “It might be wise to not let them energy drinks will have to let

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ERIKA FAUST INTERROBANG 1. What has been your best memory at Fanshawe so far? Too many to choose from, and we’re only coming to the end of (October) ... I was not as outgoing in high school, so I love how amazing the people at Fanshawe are. The place and time don’t matter - it is never-ending fun. 2. If someone forced you to get a tattoo, what would it be and why? It will be an Alice in Wonderland themed portrait tattoo of the Foster kids I cared for, no force necessary ... The novels were very special to me growing up, and the five girls I was lucky to have call me Mom will never be forgotten. I cannot think of a better way to keep a little part of them with me always. 3. Who is your celebrity crush? Andrew Lee Potts 4. What’s your most embarrassing childhood memory? I used to be a serious tomboy, and it seems we hit puberty first, lol. In Grade 5, all of my guy pals and I hit a hot tub. I went to wet my hair back, and as I shot back out of the water, I lost my top...*seriously red in the face* 5. If your life was a TV show, what would your theme song be? “Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows because I fall for a random place or person and it always leads to something unexpected ... also it has a dancing animated bunny in its video, lol. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 6 [email protected] OPINION Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ The great debate

comment, particularly when it’s being uttered by someone who doesn’t know a thing about me other than the fact we do not PSYCH YOUR MIND see eye-to-eye in ONE area. This is what is Rose Cora Perry www.rosecoraperry.com known, psychologically speaking, as a “per- sonal attack.” But before I get into that defi- nition, I’d like to point out what I feel are As an editorialist, I tend to walk (erm … two important pieces of information to con- write) on the “controversial” side of the sider from my perspective in this equation spectrum. Touching upon subjects like (sorry for all the numbered lists!): whether religion or science has caused more 1) I don’t recall ever forcing anyone to human catastrophe, whether certain behav- read my writings iours should remain gendered and whether Moreover, 2) I don’t recall ever forcing humans have the right to play “God” via anyone to accept my opinions as their own technological intervention, for example … Now, in any disagreement with another I’m sure you get why I also tend to piss a lot individual, you always have a clear choice in of people off. terms of how maturely you will phrase your But, of course, this is NOT my motivation, reactions. Admittedly, we all get heated at but rather a symptom of the fact that indi- times and say things out of turn, but a huge viduals frequently get emotional when one aspect of developing psychological maturity expresses strong convictions about, well, is getting a handle on one’s emotions (i.e.: CREDIT: LANGUAGELOG.LDC.UPENN.EDU just about anything. I must be doing my job both being able to control oneself and further John Suler in the CyberPsychology and it’s a logical fallacy to possess feelings of right, however, if I’m at least getting you to being able to understand why one reacts the Behavior academic journal: “Anonymity hatred toward strangers and/or label think; after all, you wouldn’t be reacting way he/she does). works wonders for the disinhibition effect. strangers hurtful derogatory comments see- emotionally unless that were being accom- With all of this said, there’s a HUGE dif- When people have the opportunity to sepa- ing as it literally does not make sense to har- plished. Just saying… ference in terms of strongly disagreeing with rate their actions from their real world and bour such strong feelings when there is no The problem, in my view, does not lie someone on a given subject matter and not identity, they feel less vulnerable about actual emotional connection (yet another within maintaining opinions nor expressing liking them as an individual altogether. I opening up. Whatever they say or do can’t indication one should look within, instead of them. As someone who gets paid to tout her should know, being the hippie artistic child be directly linked to the rest of their lives. outward). In other words, and as we’ll cover thoughts, I’d be a huge hypocrite if I were of a highly successful entrepreneurial busi- They don’t have to own their behavior by more next week, by all means go forth and not always readily and happily available for nessman father: when it comes to the subject acknowledging it within the full context of debate, but first learn the art of “fighting a good debate. Instead, the problem rests in of the value of money or the government’s who they ‘really’ are. When acting out hos- fair.” our reactions upon hearing something that right to taxation, we couldn’t possibly be tile feelings, the person doesn’t have to take flies in the face of everything we believe, singing from more different song sheets. Our responsibility for those actions. In fact, peo- likely always have believed and/or hold dear difference in opinion, however, is not “just ple might even convince themselves that to our hearts. When it comes to differences cause” for me hating my pops nor calling those behaviors ‘aren’t me at all.’ In psy- of opinion, what sets apart the psychologi- him a selection of profanities. So why has chology, this is called ‘dissociation.’” cally mature and immature then comes down this unfair treatment been issued to me and As you’ll recall, I stated earlier that I to three distinct characteristics: other entertainers/personalities? Well, a few always take the time to write back to my 1) the former does not cling to his/her val- reasons (oh man, another numbered list?! I “hate mailers” and probe them further to ues, attitudes and beliefs in ignorance (i.e.: know, I know, I apologize in advance.): question themselves as to why they hold the he/she has strong validation, if not research, 1) when you work under the public’s views they do, while gently reminding them FSU Publications Office to refer to in order to back up his/her opin- scrutiny, the common Joe seems to believe that a difference of opinion is not grounds SC1012 ions. In a word, such an individual is that your feelings don’t get hurt as easily or for verbal abuse. Interestingly, I NEVER www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ “invested” into who they are and why they as much when shit is slung in your general receive responses; a fact that very much con- Publications Manager & Editor John Said believe what they do. There’s that good old direction, and/or you can or SHOULD be firms Suler’s analysis that those engaged in [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 introspection again!) able to take more shit than the average per- “dissociative anonymity” do not categorize Staff Reporter Erika Faust 2) the former is willing to admit errors in son. (FYI this is NOT always true) their actions as an encompassment of who [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.247 judgement upon the acquisition of new 2) when a psychologically immature indi- they are. To respond would force them to Staff Reporter Kirsten Rosenkrantz information and therefore adjust his/her vidual is faced with evidence that may cause own up to their actions, whereas failing to [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.291 views accordingly him/her to re-examine (or examine for the carry on a dialogue and actually getting to Graphic Design Darby Mousseau [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.229 And finally and most importantly, 3) the first time) the rationale driving his/her know me as an individual allows them to maintain their prejudicial views. It isn’t a Advertising Mark Ritchie former is respectfully accepting of the opin- beliefs – which is an aspect of his/her self- [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 230 stretch to consider then that racism is com- ions of others, even when they directly con- concept – instead of being introspective, Web Facilitator Allen Gaynor tradict his/her own views (i.e.: he/she will he/she will often react defensively and emo- monly based upon similar foundations (i.e.: [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.250 simply “agree to disagree”) tionally as a means of self-preservation lack of exposure to/ignorance of other Letters to the Editor With all of this said, I hope it is obvious (something we discussed last week) groups outside of one’s own immediate [email protected] that it is NOT the impassioned emails I and 3) this week’s discussion: the concept periphery). Graphic Design Contributors: receive from readers pointing out the of anonymity. The individuals who send me In sum, while issuing personal attacks Megan Easveld, Bernie Quiring, Kayla Watson “flaws” (in their opinions) of my views that and others “hate mail” don’t truly “know” may allow the instigator of such to achieve a Photographers: bothers me. In fact, I ALWAYS (and you who we are as people and therefore have no temporary feeling of superiority based on an Anthony Chang can quote me on this) take the time to read obligatory ties to us. In sum, unlike if I were avoidance to look within, from a psycholog- Baden Roth through their arguments and respond in an to call my dad a dick for believing some- ical stance, it’s a logical fallacy to divert an Colin Thomson objective fashion. The issue I have is when thing I could not even begin to conceive of, argument to belittling unless the goal were to Illustrator: my simple expression of a given opinion the aforementioned “hate mailers” suffer lit- determine who is willing to sink to a lower Adéle Grenier somehow transforms me in my entirety into tle to no consequences for their actions level (see political “muckracking” cam- Contributors: an individual characterized by a derogatory As explained by Rider University’s Dr. paigns if you require more proof). Likewise, Aimee Brothman, Patricia Cifani, Susan Coyne, Nauman Farooq, Bobby Foley, Maisha Francis-Garner, Allen Gaynor, Christina Kubiw Kalashnik, Wendy Lycett, Taylor Marshall, Tabitha McCarl, Alison McGee, Maggie Why does local news ignore important McGee, Rick Melo, Chelsey Moore, Emily Nixon, Paige Parker, Rose Perry, Jaymin Proulx, Scott Stringle, Marty Thompson, Justin Vanderzwan, Michael Veenema, issues like women abuse? Jeremy Wall and Joshua Waller Comics: Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, Scott TABITHA MCCARL per, the London Free Press, there are very enough to listen. All news outlets, independ- Kinoshita, Chris Miszczak and Andres Silva INTERROBANG few results, and almost all of the results that ent or corporate giants, are first and primari- Eighty-one per cent of women said that are relevant are stories of disaster. ly profit oriented businesses. Topics that have been shoved, hit or grabbed by their These articles in themselves depict stereo- would interest a larger portion of the audi- Cover Credit: current or previous boyfriend/husband, 38 types and misconceptions surrounding abu- ence take priority over issues that are just as, MEGAN EASVELD per cent said they were beaten or choked. sive relationships. By only reporting certain if not more, important because they will sell. These are the shocking results of one survey incidents, we promote the myth that men If news outlets are basing their pieces on of 653,000 women across Canada1. only get violent if they are pushed too far only the issues that are popular at the time, Abuse towards women is clearly common and snap, instead of the reality that abuse then we start to compromise our true pur- Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this newspaper reflect the views of the in our country, and yet how often do we hear can be a daily occurrence. The way this topic pose. The media is supposed to be a channel writer and are not those of the from the media about the everyday abuses is covered supports the stereotype that vic- between the people and the goings-on of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student some women suffer? The five o’clock news tims are mainly women from minority world around them. Media sources that www.fsu.ca Union. All photographs are copyright 2011 and local papers alike tend to only cover groups (such as those with mental illnesses) gravitate towards interest-driven stories by Fanshawe Student Union. All rights issues of women abuse when tragedy strikes. or from low-income homes. aren’t serving that purpose. Most of us read reserved. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe News coverage can be enormous if a woman Perhaps there is an underlying fear that if the paper with the idea that we are educating Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., Room SC1012, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the is critically injured or killed by her partner, we make the realities of women abuse ourselves about the issues of society, but in Fanshawe College community. but we are never told of the thousands of known in our city, that London will start to reality we are only learning about the issues Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to edit- women suffering from abuse right here in get a bad reputation. Or perhaps the reason that are of interest to the mass of our popu- ing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by London. If you try to search for news of for under-coverage of important topics like lation. contact information. Letters can also be submitted online at abuse in relationships in our local newspa- this is because the audience isn’t interested 1pcawa.org www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ by following the Interrobang links. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION

So the election is over… Now what?

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG Three months ago, it looked like PC Leader Tim Hudak was going to coast into winning the Ontario provincial election. It was supposed to be a blowout. A poll by Forum Research Inc., Canada’s largest survey firm, showed Hudak with 41 per cent of Ontario’s decided voters, yet just a few months later Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty walked away just one seat shy of a third majority government. Despite the stunning feat of being the first Ontario Premier to do it in 34 years, McGuinty really didn’t say anything he hadn’t been for the last eight years. Here’s what this means for you. McGuinty is proposing a $1,600 grant for university students, and a $700 grant for college students starting January 1. On top of that, he is offering grants to cover up to 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition for students whose parents have a combined income of under $160,000 per year. Hudak hasn’t toned down his message since the election, though. The brash front that suffered several public opinion blows promised to keep McGuinty on a short leash. One of Hudak’s chief concerns about McGuinty’s spending plan includes $30 million from tax-payers to invest in foreign students. The argument is that Ontarians’ tax dollars should be funding Ontario students. The NDP will have an opportunity to weigh in this time around as well. With 17 seats, Andrea Horwath has significantly increased the NDP presence in the Ontario Legislature. Despite an additional seven “It doesn’t cost anything to love our people” votes, Horwath wouldn’t comment about her expectations from a Liberal minority, simply stating that she’ll continue to focus on affordability, employment, and health- care. NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN So who decides what is going on in MICHAEL VEENEMA Ontario? Dalton McGuinty does. Sort of. If at any time the Liberals were to try to force through a bill that the Conservatives and The stories were heartbreaking, and more NDP both oppose, it can be voted down. about them in a moment. Last week I attend- That being said, all the leaders have com- ed a hearing of Canada’s Truth and mon interests and some political analysts Reconciliation Commission (TRC) at Indian believe a minority government will actual- Brook, N.S. The event took place not far ly be more effective as it will require a from the very residential school that some of spirit of cooperation. the survivors at the meeting were once Closer to home, NDP member Teresa forced to attend. Armstrong won in the Fanshawe riding by With seven public hearings scheduled a margin of 4,000 votes over Liberal across Canada and a $60 million budget, the incumbent Khalil Ramal, who had held the TRC is a national listening ear. It is mandat- seat for the past two elections. Armstrong ed to provide an inclusive, victim-sensitive made her first trip to Queen’s Park on and culturally appropriate setting for October 13 to get her offices in order, but Aboriginal people to share their experiences CREDIT: VIC KRASOWSKI promises to “work with the people of of the residential schools. London-Fanshawe to address the priorities Survivors may tell their stories publicly or The children of survivors shared how their brought out her Bible. She took the Bible of our community.” in private meeting rooms. They are not parents physically abused them because the from the sister’s hands and threw it away. It Your member of provincial parliament cross-examined. Their stories are only heard parents had learned that beating is the main seems that, as one survivor from PE said, is the person to contact in many situations, and recorded. The purpose of the hearings is form of discipline. Some shared that the “God too was a victim of the residential from getting information about OSAP to to listen to “your truth,” as TRC standing of parents and elders was destroyed schools.” landlord/tenant disputes. The office of Commissioner Marie Wilson put it. The by the schools. Others told about their long- Throughout the day I began to realize that your MPP is the avenue for birth certifi- process is intended to help government, term abuse of alcohol and drugs as a way to the survivors who spoke are not just victims. cates and death certificates, as well as the churches and indigenous communities come escape school memories. After all, they don’t call themselves that. place to go in the event you lose all of your to terms with the tragedy of Canada’s resi- One man reflected on the possibility of Their very presence at the hearing was a government ID. The role of an MPP is to dential schools. forgiveness, and how difficult it is to forgive presence of courage. And a presence of represent the opinions and concerns of The survivors of the schools are aging, the “black robes;” the church, the govern- hope. Otherwise, why bother? their constituency in the legislative assem- and increasingly their children are called ment, the media and the agencies that regu- A very hopeful comment was one I heard bly. We the voters have the power to upon to recall the suffering of their parents. late compensation payments. “The black later that afternoon. It came from a survivor demand policy change and decisions in the Churches ran the schools for the government robes were the instruments of the govern- who had become a social worker and now Assembly; get in touch with your MPP and – implementing the government’s policy of ment to destroy us,” were his words. uses her sensitivities to help families and make your government work for you. eradicating Aboriginal cultures. Children as There was the gut-wrenching story of a youth on the reserve. She chided Aboriginal young as four years old were forcibly taken sister who was forbidden from visiting her leaders who don’t listen to survivors and from their homes and placed in the schools. brother in the school. She risked a great deal their children. She called on them to love Epic failure An organizer told me that even though the to sneak over to him. I heard a man tell the their struggling people. “Help will in the end schools might be located only a few blocks story, broadcast later that day, of how his not come from the government. It must Dear Editor: from the homes of Aboriginal families, fam- hands were so badly swollen from strapping come from our own people. It doesn’t cost Epic Meal Time equates to an epic waste ily contact was forbidden for months in a that his cousin had to feed him that evening. anything to love, to care, to pray for others, of food. These guys’ have inflated egos row. One woman shared how the residential to treat them as human beings. It doesn’t fanned by the cheers of unquestioning I heard stories of survivors being cruelly school was an evil presence. She was one of cost anything to love our people.” crowds. strapped for running away, for bed-wetting the very last residents of her school. On the When she finished, I realized that this was I’m still trying to figure out the appeal, but and for even accidentally letting any word – day she finally left, a sister (a teacher) called the note on which I wanted to leave. I picked the deliberate waste of food was a disgrace. even a “thank you” – slip from their mouths. out, “Wait, you forgot something,” and up my things and walked to the exit. J.C. Nikel 8 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Filmmaking class treated to a One-on-one with documentary extraordinaire Katie Rox write whatever it would be.” ALISON MCGEE High School in one of the city’s by many that can be easily forgot- And what it has become is Pony INTERROBANG more affluent neighbourhoods. ten by those who have been born Up, Rox’s third record and a collec- On October 7 at 7 a.m., the They are both offered full scholar- into privilege. The trials, tribula- BOBBYISMS tion of seven of the warmest songs Advanced Filmmaking class from ships to the school but are faced tions, failures and triumphs of both BOBBY FOLEY bound to be released all year, featur- Fanshawe College piled into a bus with the harsh realities of having to Agee and Gates in Hoop Dreams ing an excited group of Canadian bound for Toronto. On the agenda sustain a certain grade point aver- will have your heart aching for music veterans and talents. for the day: a few guest speakers age in order to play on the team. those who dream high, yet struggle “I like the idea of releasing more (which only true film nerds would Agee faces difficulties almost for everything they have. I write about random things a lot. music more often,” said Rox of her be interested in reading about) and immediately. He is placed on the After the nearly three-hour film I write a lot about random things. choice of releasing EPs. “People are a Q & A with acclaimed documen- freshman team as opposed to the ended, James returned to the stage And I’ve been thinking about irony. always looking for something new, tary director Steve James follow- more competitive varsity team, and to answer the burning questions I don’t mean the shaky sort of irony and so rather than putting out 10 or ing a screening of his 1994 film he struggles academically. At the from the film school audience. like you might find in Alanis 12 songs because that’s what you’re Hoop Dreams. end of his freshman year, Agee is James spoke about how “(he) fell Morrissette’s “Ironic,” of rain on supposed to do, I decided to put out The screening took place in the forced to return to his neighbour- in love with Film – with a capital F your wedding day or needing a knife the seven best songs, or the seven TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre, a hood school after some complica- – when (he) was a kid.” The inspir- and having only spoons, but rather that I want to put out right now, and favourite for the AFM class trips, tions with the scholarship he is to ing words from one of documen- the unexpected; the unforeseen, like just always make them EPs.” nestled in the heart of Toronto’s receive. From there, Agee contin- tary cinema’s masters certainly when all the Martians died from lit- “So if in six more months I want entertainment district. The theatre ues to play basketball throughout reached the students, all hopeful tle Earth germs in War of the to release seven more songs, then I itself is a stunning yet cozy place high school but is forced to deal filmmakers themselves. Worlds. I’m sorry if you’re just read- can, and keep everything fresh to to enjoy cinema. With a cute café with a drug addicted and allegedly James also touched on the sub- ing that and haven’t gotten there yet. where I’m going. Actually, with just off the main lobby, a gift shop abusive father who leaves the fam- ject of privacy, personal involve- To be honest, I try to avoid Pony Up we recorded 15 songs, so I full of cinematic wonders and a ily on multiple occasions, a mother ment and attachment with the sub- describing situations as ironic still have a bunch more; they master control room that had the who after losing multiple jobs is jects when making documentaries because irony has a weirdly specific weren’t left off the record because I entire class ooh-ing and aah-ing, forced to turn to welfare to support – something that can be challeng- definition and I’m afraid I’m going didn’t think they were good, it’s just the Bell Lightbox makes cinephiles her family, and ever falling grades ing. James shared a story with the to be wrong. I’m thinking about that I still have them for something feel right at home. at school. audience that is shown partly in the irony because I’m thinking about down the road.” After a brief introduction from Gates begins his high school film: the Agee household can’t pay talking to Katie Rox, a former rock- But if that’s the case, one would James himself, the film – yes, an basketball career with much prom- their electricity bill and their lights er turned chanteuse who grew up in hope it would fare better than the actual film copy of the movie – ise; he is placed on the varsity team are promptly turned out. What you rural Alberta and rose to fame in sessions for Pony Up, which Rox began to roll... and flourishes academically. don’t see in the film is that James Canada as the lyricist and front- said were unfortunately interrupted Hoop Dreams was shot over the Throughout his freshman and and his crew raised the money woman of Jakalope, the industrial when she suffered a vocal cord course of four years in the inner- sophomore years, Gates experi- amongst themselves to have the pop band from the west coast. haemorrhage and couldn’t sing for a city neighbourhoods of Chicago. ences a string of successes, but the Agees’ lights turned back on. But in 2008, Rox struck out on her month. Determined to press on, Rox The filmmakers followed two good times don’t last. During his After an enlightening few hours own and returned to a sound truer to sat in her spare room studio and tried young African-American boys junior year, Gates sustains a knee of inspiring films and even more her upbringing and sense of self. to convey the parts by whistling who were both exceptionally gifted injury that requires numerous sur- inspiring filmmakers, the AFM Since then, she’s released a trio of them. at playing basketball and who both geries and has a daughter with his crew piled back on the bus and EPs that document her growth and “Paul (Forgues, producer) and had big dreams of someday play- girlfriend. Struggling to balance returned home to Fanshawe, each strength as an independent DIY Jesse (Tucker, recording artist) were ing in the NBA. his health, the school, his family and every one of them more artist, as well as her love for doing so patient, I basically fell apart, it William Gates and Arthur Agee, and his basketball career, Gates learned and inspired about docu- so. seemed,” Rox laughed. “They both 14 years old at the time, are begins to falter. mentaries than they had been when “There’s really nothing to hide understood that I still wanted to keep recruited to play for the Caucasian- The film is truly a heartbreaking the left early that morning. behind,” Rox said of her solo sound. going, so I’ll never forget that; as I dominated Catholic St. Joseph depiction of the challenges faced “And it’s not that I was hiding was whistling the parts, I was just before, it’s just that when you’re in a looking at Jesse trying to feed my band you’ve got so many things thoughts to him in my mind.” happening that I feel like a song Now finished, the work was becomes more of the group as a worth it. Rox and Toronto whole trying to say something, as singer/songwriter Lesley Pike are on Wealthy Barber returns with four or five or whatever people tour on version two of their becoming one.” Gentlemen Prefer Blondes tour, and “In this case the one is just one, travelling to the ends of Ontario. The there’s just me,” laughed Rox. two are stopping here at Fanshawe more sage financial advice Yet despite the contrast in musical to perform on Thursday, October 20 atmosphere, Rox said the change in Forwell Hall. The show is free happened organically, but not with- and just another great show brought chapters on individual finance top- within your means, which has been out consideration. to you by the Fanshawe Student ics, such as lines of credit, budget- a huge problem for Canadians over “I love writing songs, and I love Union. ing and saving for retirement. It’s the last 20 or so years. writing all kinds of different genres, For more information on Katie TALKING CASH one of those books that you can 3. Avoid debt, and pay it off as so sometimes I am trying to figure Rox or her tour, visit her online at JEREMY WALL open up to pretty much any chapter quickly as you can. Paying down out what type of record I want this to ktrox.com or follow her on Twitter and start reading and you won’t be debt is probably the best return sound like,” she explained. “Am I @katieroxmusic. For more of the lost, as each chapter works like a you’ll get on your money, better going country? Am I going pop? I latest music news, views and In 1989, David Chilton pub- brief anecdote about its particular than any investment. You need to think about it.” streams, consider following me on lished The Wealthy Barber, one of topic. avoid debt as much as possible and “With this record, I told myself, Twitter @fsu_bobbyisms or on the foremost Canadian books Although there’s been a change pay down your debt as quickly as ‘Just start writing any song you Tumblr at bobbyisms.com. You can released about personal finance. It in the book’s format, Chilton’s possible. want, without any inhibition, and if find even more new music by check- was simply written with a simple advice hasn’t changed much from The Wealthy Barber Returns is you end up with the countriest, ing out the Music message: pay yourself first and 1989. There are really three key simply an affirmation of these per- twangiest record, then so be it. Just Recommendations thread in our spend less than you earn. Looking points from the original. These sonal financial principals. The go write what you really want to FSU social network. back over 20 years later, both of points are worth repeating here question really was whether the write.’ And I tried to do it without So I’m not sure about irony, but at those points seem like obvious because they’re probably the best advice Chilton offered in the 1989 any preconceptions, like, ‘What if least we got to talk. And how about advice, yet since the book’s publi- (and simplest) advice you’ll ever book was still valid after the 2008 it’s too country? What if it’s not this – I’ve got so much to say, yet cation, few Canadians have heeded get about financial planning: economic meltdown. The answer country enough?’ I just wanted to I’m out of words. that advice. Now Chilton is back 1. Pay yourself first. Chilton is a resounding yes. It is more valid with The Wealthy Barber Returns. thinks budgeting doesn’t work than ever, actually, as many The first book sold over two because people are too easily dis- Canadians have not heeded this million copies in Canada and is suaded from sticking to a budget. advice at all and have done quite probably the first book any Instead, you need to save about 10 the opposite by loading up on debt Canadian should read about finan- to 15 per cent of your income right and living beyond their means. The cial planning. It was written featur- off the top (other financial plan- new book is only worth reading ing fictional characters discussing ners advise for up to 30 per cent). after you’ve finished the original, their issues with personal finance, For example, you could have an and I highly recommend getting a with advice being dispensed by the automatic withdrawal setup to copy of the original. Want a titular character, the so-called immediately deposit 15 per cent of money-saving tip? Try the London wealthy barber. Chilton’s personal your paycheque into an RRSP Public Library. financial advice to the reader was every time you’re paid. Jeremy Wall is studying related through this character. 2. Spend less than you make. Professional Financial Services at The new book is a bit different. This is self-explanatory. Don’t use Fanshawe College. He holds an Chilton has ignored the fictional credit to buy things you can’t Honour’s Bachelor of Arts from format to present a book that is afford, because this erodes your the University of Western Ontario. basically a varying mix of short saving power. You have to live 9 Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

My 15 minutes with … Reversing Falls

TAYLOR MARSHALL You have worked with Mark INTERROBANG Lawson two times before on your If you are an electronic pop fan past EPs, Recoder and Little and haven’t heard Reversing Falls, Goodbye/Doom Beach, and he you are truly missing out. This has worked with another great Montréal-based band is about to Montréal-based band, Arcade explode onto the Canadian music Fire. What was it like to work scene with their first full-length with him again on your latest album due out in January. Their single “Is This Thing On?”? three previous singles, “Recoder,” “It’s really great. He’s a friend “Doom Beach/Little Goodbye” of mine. I do repair work for audio and “Is This Thing On?” are proof equipment and I have a recording that the band can dish out short but studio. I worked for him before as sweet hits. Last week, I got the an assistant and he’s a highly pro- chance to talk to Tyler Crawford, fessional guy and really talented at lead vocalist and guitarist of what he does. He’s especially good Reversing Falls, over the phone at making small suggestions that while he and his bandmates were have a really big impact and organ- on a break while on tour in izing the workload of what it takes Manitoba: to make a seriously good record- How did the band start? ing. He’s a really positive guy; he CREDIT: PIGEONROW.COM “Me and the bass player Jesse is really friendly and a really nice Reversing Falls made a stop in London on October 13. The group has a new album coming out in January. have known each other for years person to be around. When you’re and we used to work in a guitar in a recording studio working on “I would say sonically it’s a bit lyrics on this record as opposed to ing in new places, we’re looking store in New Brunswick. I was in music, it’s basically like a bunch of more hi-fi. The songs are a bit some of the other stuff. It’s a little forward to getting out of town for a another band and he kind of helped people in a small room listening to more focused and longer than more focused, personal and even while, away from work just to trav- us out with recording. Then he the same thing over and over and some of our other ones; the struc- more direct. In terms of what we el for a bit and relax on the road. moved to Montréal and I moved being really particular, and it can tures are a little more flushed out – would like to accomplish with it, Also to see the scenery because I there a year later, and then a friend get tense. Sometimes there are peo- that’s one of the things Mark has we would like to get out to a wider am from Eastern Canada, like New of ours from St. John’s had moved ple who have different opinions, helped us out with. We have done audience or just try to connect to Brunswick, where it’s like hills to town. We had a three-piece band but he’s really good at keeping the a lot of pre-production where we people who might be into a similar everywhere all the time and out with guitar, bass and drums that work flow going, making sugges- just worked on the song and the thing.” here it’s nice and flat. It’s kind of started in 2007. Then we added our tions and fostering a really good song structures. The songs are real- What are you looking forward surreal in a way.” current guitarist Charlie in 2009. environment, which is really ly solid structurally. Personally, I to the most on this upcoming Reversing Falls were at the About a year and a half ago, our important.” think sound-wise it just comes out Canadian tour? Black Shire Pub in London on drummer left and then we replaced With your first full-length really loud, huge and crazy while “I think for all of us this is our October 13 . For more information him with a drum machine, and album coming out in January, still retaining a really melodic pop first big driving trip around on Reversing Falls check out that’s kind of the gradual process what can we expect from it and sensibility. I really worked a lot on Canada, so aside from the shows myreversingfalls.com and follow that led us to where we are right what do you hope you accom- the lyrics and I am happier with the and meeting new people and play- them on Twitter @ReversingFalls. now.” plished with it? 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Eating disorders are about so Compulsive overeating: much more than food A recipe for disaster state of consciousness. Some com- TABITHA MCCARL and after a few months, the devo- tors that are thought to be related to mon practices of compulsive INTERROBANG tion was no longer my choice. the formation of an ED, but defi- overeaters include: It’s 5:30 a.m. and I can’t get Many people believe the miscon- nite causes have never been estab- Nutrition Ambition - Lack of control or a sense of back to sleep. My body aches all ception that people with eating dis- lished. Major life changes, like Emily Nixon desperation while eating over, even though I take as much orders are taking vanity to new moving away from home for the - Stealing other people’s food Tylenol as I am safely allowed (if extremes, when in reality the eat- first time, low self-esteem, a bad - Eating discarded food not twice as much, most days) just ing disorder has pushed its victim family life, personality disorders At some point, we’ve all pushed - Eating in secret to get by. I tiptoe down the stairs to new extremes. People also and cultural expectations are a few back our chairs at the dinner table - Eating at night and into my basement, trying not believe the misconception that fad of the contributing factors for some with a groan, made one too many - Feeling temporarily soothed to wake up my still-sleeping fami- dieting is harmless, but if the cir- people. trips back to the buffet or changed while eating, followed by regret ly, and start my two to three hour cumstances are right, that two- Most people suffering from EDs the notch on our belt after a holi- - Intense urges or cravings for run on my treadmill. Inside I know month summer boot camp can turn refuse treatment, not just because day feast. The act of consuming particular foods that I should stop long before, into something that will change they fear weight gain, but that they large portions of food at once is a - Restrictive dieting following especially since I’ll be going for an your life forever. will lose their newfound control big part of many cultures; feasts binges hour (or longer) swim at the While the main focus of those over their lives. Eating disorders have been a traditional form of cel- In short, people with binge-eat- YMCA that evening, after my with disordered thinking is weight- have the highest mortality rate of ebration since ancient times. In ing disorder use food as a means to four-hour shift at work and my oriented, countless other issues are any mental illness, which is part of fact, overeating has become an suppress or diminish painful emo- schoolwork has been completed. I present as well. Depression, self why recovery is so crucial. almost culturally accepted ritual, tions, much like how alcoholics have decided to treat myself and injury, self hate, obsessive compul- Oftentimes treatment and recovery from the famous “All You Can use alcohol. Unfortunately, both eat half a carton of strawberries for sivity, perfectionism, thoughts of aren’t possible unless family Eat” buffets to the familiar tub of binging and drinking alcohol only dinner ... that is all (besides water suicide, strained relationships at and/or close loved ones are part of Ben and Jerry’s that all post- provide temporary relief from and the orange that my parents will work and in school life; they (and the treatment as well. Eating disor- breakup women in “chick flicks” much deeper problems. monitor me eat after my morning many others) can all come der support centres like Hope’s consume. Usually we just laugh Compulsive overeating can be a shower) that enters my mouth this wrapped in the same package as Garden here in London offer an and sleep it off, but what exactly is dangerous disorder, as victims of it day. I cry three times, for various the ED (eating disorder). Some array of resources and supports for it that distinguishes normal eating often fall into vicious cycles of reasons, or no reason at all. My researchers say that the malnutri- those who know someone with an from a full-blown disorder? binge-eating followed by periods parents’ eyes are full of worry tion and stress are the cause of ED. It can be nearly impossible to Binge-eating disorder, some- of shame and self-starvation or every time I look into them, some- such problems, while others say persuade someone with the illness times known as compulsive dieting, which trigger additional times brimming with tears after our the ED is formed partly because to receive treatment without proper overeating, is characterized by binges. daily argument over what I eat. some of those issues were already knowledge of what the disorder repeated occurrences of binge eat- Binge-eating disorder is like any This is what almost every single present. Whichever is the case, the really entails. ing (eating a large amount of food addiction: it has both physical and day of my life looked like three fact is that up to 80 per cent of For more information or sup- in a short period of time), where emotional consequences, and years ago. 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esse James, Tiger Woods, David Duchovny – "(We help them) live connected with their J all self-proclaimed sex addicts. own hearts and emotions, (which) are often disconnected," said Lukas. JIs it an excuse for people caught cheating? Or is it similar to other addictions like alcoholism – Which brings the topic to the celebrities who have a legitimate problem that society isn't comfortable popularized the addiction. Are they legitimately addressing yet? afflicted by this addiction, or is it an excuse because they got caught? Andrew Lukas, a registered clinical counselor for Freedom for Life Counseling in London, said sex It is possible they could be experiencing a sex addiction is not unlike a "normalized" addiction addiction, said Lukas. Society is just not as used like those associated with drugs and alcohol. Sex to hearing about this type of condition as they are addiction is similar to those addictions in that it with alcoholism, but "people now know what it is involves "someone trying to stop but (who) keeps they're dealing with," he explained. "There's a lot of going back," said Lukas. shame associated with (this addiction)." "They keep doing it despite the consequences," As witnessed, the addictions affect an individual's he said, adding these consequences often include entire life – even if it's not obvious to that individual an inability to concentrate on school or work and – and the relationships in it. Thankfully, Richard's difficulties in relationships. Richard (last name wife has remained supportive throughout his withheld) of Indianapolis, IN., experienced these recovery, he said. consequences having been a sex addict for the One thing is that is evident throughout the Resuming a "regular" relationship, particularly past several decades. Currently a member of Sex addiction is that it's very real to those living with sexually, is also part of the process. Recovering Addicts Anonymous' speakers' bureau, Richard's it, and the recovery process is no less difficult sex addicts begin to learn to deal with their addiction began in his 20s. He had gotten out despite people's belief that being a sex addict emotions rather than distracting themselves of the service and was married at 22 years old. can't be all that bad. with the addiction – same goes for sex. "It's very He and his wife started having problems and he relationship-less," said Lukas, of the types of "The important thing is for people to understand found himself turning to the addiction, like buying connections the addicts have with others. "(But) that as human beings we react to pressures of life," pornography and masturbating more than normal, with a partner it needs to include emotional and said Richard. "Very few of us are armed with the because it offered a "momentary feeling of relief," spiritual (components). Less about two bodies tools to make decisions about (the pressures). I'm he said. coming together." always struggling with things that direct me to the But the addiction became more than just stress addiction." He added that when emotions enter into sexual relief; it became constant. He divorced his first wife relations, the addict will push them away if they're "Recovery has been one of the greatest gifts … (it and remarried, thinking he could stop these "acting bad and turn to the addictive mindset. Partners has) brought clarity ... into my life (that) I've never out" behaviours, as he called them. From seeking can feel like a "piece of meat" until the addict had before. Recovery is work." out anonymous sex with men and women in parks learns to accept emotions in the bedroom. and malls, to seeking out porn and peep shows and even masturbating while at work, Richard still did not completely realize how pervasive the addiction was in his life despite its negative impact on his family, he said. It wasn't until 1996, when a police sting operation set up in a park caught him when he was looking for anonymous sex, that he realized he needed to confront his addiction. After finding a support group in his area, Richard started the path to recovery. Part of the process was identifying instances in his past that may have contributed to his current addiction, a common step in recovery. One theme in his past was abandonment. Born in the early 1940s, his mother was a single parent, which was frowned upon, so he was sent to live with his grandparents. Eventually his mother, who remarried, came back to claim him and the emotional attachment to his grandparents was severed, he said. Then at 14 years old, his adoptive father passed away suddenly from a heart attack and Richard experienced another moment of loss. His issues with abandonment related to his sex addiction in that, ironically, it can be a very isolated addiction. In addition to looking at an individual's emotional past, recovery can include one's sexual past as well, said Lukas. "There may be abuse back there," he explained. "There is emotional content at these moments (and) significant turning points." Lukas added that, in counselling, they don't go through every sexual encounter – just very memorable ones and then work to reconcile and heal that emotional content. Essentially, addicts in the recovery process are learning tools to help them deal with feelings, like anxiety and depression, which usually lead them to acting out. ADDICTIONS THIS IS YOU ON DR U G S

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ost people are aware of the immediate effects means is that there’s a real possibility of developing of excessive drinking: loss of consciousness, hormone, metabolism or immune disorders. MM vomiting, decreased heart rate and dealing with Your heart may also pay a hefty price for your heavy a brutal hangover the next day. It seems that the long- drinking. “Alcohol can cause direct or indirect damage term effects of excessive drinking are far less known. to nervous tissues. Long-term heavy drinking is linked to Today’s society subscribes to a philosophy of living in brain damage and poor mental functioning,” explained the the moment, but when it comes to matters of exorbitant MHLU website. alcohol consumption, the future repercussions must be considered. Many other long-term physical problems may arise from prolonged periods of excessive drinking, however liver According to the Center for Disease Control, heavy and brain damage are the two most commonly treated or excessive drinking is classified as an average of problems. more than two drinks every day for men and more than one drink every day for women. If this type of drinking Aside from the physically damaging long-term effects behavior occurs on a continual basis, the risk develops for of alcoholism, relationships can suffer some dramatic becoming an alcoholic: depending on and developing an consequences as well. addiction to consuming alcohol. Meg (last name withheld to protect privacy) has a father An alcoholic may suffer from not only chronic illness in who was an alcoholic for much of her childhood. “It was the present, but also, according to the Middlesex-London really hard growing up because my dad was always out Health Unit, irreparable future damage to his or her liver, drinking. He was never around at night to help me with throat, stomach, intestines, pancreas, heart and brain. homework, or to take me to after-school sports,” Meg explained. This absence made Meg feel “neglected, like “(Your liver) takes the brunt of high alcohol concentrations. drinking was more important to him than his own family.” Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to two serious types Meg’s parents separated when she was nine years old of liver injury: alcohol hepatitis and fibrosis or cirrhosis,” and she saw very little of him until he sought help for his according to the MLHU website. What this kind of damage addiction many years later. Now in her twenties, Meg sees more of her father. “We’re trying to develop a relationship now that he’s sober.” Much like Meg, Brad (last name also withheld) experienced a relationship crumble due to alcoholism. SAC www.fsu.ca Brad’s then-girlfriend Jen developed a drinking problem during college. “It started out as normal college partying. Positions Available: We would go to a party together, get drunk, have a wicked hangover the next day but then do it all over again in a few weekends,” Brad explained. Things took a turn Rep for School of Information Technology for the worse when Jen stared going out every night, drinking way too much and hooking up with other guys. Rep for School of Motive Power “She was irresponsible when she was drunk,” Brad said. “She cheated on me, and when I asked her to get help Rep for School of Health Sciences for her drinking problem she refused. I couldn’t stay in a relationship like that, so I walked away.” Come to SC 2001 for more details or email So if you find yourself drinking every night, or always taking [email protected] one too many, remember that there are consequences for excessive drinking. Even though you might feel young The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 24th at and invincible at this point in your life, sooner or later all 6:00pm in SC2016. Please plan to attend if interested. that drinking will catch up with you, and you may wish that you had taken the always lame-sounding advice to “drink responsibly.” For more information, visit The Centre for Disease Control at cdc.gov and the Middlesex-London Health Unit at healthunit.com. ADDICTIONS THE PROBLEM WITH videoi game ‘ADDICTION’

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ccording to the experts, you cannot be A addicted to video games. No matter how many hours you spend playing each day, no matter if your professional and personal lives fall apart because of how much you play, and even if you feel as though you have no control over how much you play, you may be classified as a ‘heavy user’ or ‘overuser,’ but not as an addict. Substance addiction is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) with two criteria: tolerance (including the need for increasing amounts of the substance in order to achieve the same effects) and withdrawal (including the inability to cut down or control use). But since video games don’t have a measurable leviathanc.com chemical effect (as substances like alcohol and concerned with the shift in the forms of play.” And yes, said Doan, this was an addiction. “Video heroin do), they cannot be classified as addictive. game addiction is real and it is destroying our Kline and his researchers also studied the Though there has been a push from the mental talent. I was lucky that I survived, but I know other compulsive aspects to gaming using diagnostic health community to put additional research and doctors, professionals and friends who did not criteria for compulsive behaviour. The team asked resources into the area for years, the APA rejected do well. People lose their jobs, families and some gamers to examine their own gaming habits with to classify it as an official addiction in 2007. have lost their lives.” criteria that included out-of-control play, disrupted Despite what the DSM currently says, many people sleep patterns, disturbed social relationships and Altogether, Doan estimated he had devoted over who have experienced problem video gaming conflict in their lives. The results showed that the 20,000 hours to gaming over eight years. “That’s believe that video game addiction is a very real symptoms became more pervasive as users were (like) holding two more-than-full-time jobs,” he issue. spending more time gaming, and many gamers said. readily admitted they felt addicted. Doan’s problem gaming almost cost him his “These people are exhibiting these psychological marriage and children. He turned to the Church symptoms and can self-diagnose – they recognize for support and took four years to complete a 12- these symptoms, these feelings of having step recovery program. He said he has also found behaviour that they can’t control,” Kline said. solace in On-Line Gamers Anonymous, an online forum for overusers. “It is good to know one is not Now the people Kline studied in the ’90s are in alone. It has been helpful for me as I am able to their 30s and 40s, and video games are not just for help others understand the addiction and provide kids anymore. “In fact, for many of (the people who hope to others ... which is also part of the healing were studied), video games remain a major part of process for an addict.” their lifestyle.” Emily and Darren (last names withheld to protect The problem that overusers like Darren and Doan their identities) lived together in Surrey, B.C. for face is that there isn’t much help or resources nearly their entire 10-month relationship. Though available as problem gaming isn’t yet understood they no longer speak, Emily recounted what it was as well as it needs to be by experts. like living with someone who seemingly had no “While more study is needed on the addictive control over his gaming habits. potential of video games, the American Medical She estimated that Darren spent at least 12 hours Association remains concerned about the each day playing the online role-playing game behavioral, health and societal effects of video World of Warcraft, forgoing social outings and game and Internet overuse,” Dr. Ronald Davis, spending time with Emily to participate in raids. President of the AMA, was quoted by the Washington Post. “We urge parents to closely “He had no job and he had no money because all monitor children’s use of video games and the he would do was sit and play,” she remembered. Internet.” “It got to the point where I’m 21 and I’m up at 4 a.m. worrying about bills. I was working three jobs With some more research, video game addiction … so that I could keep up my apartment and food may become better understood, leading to more for both of us.” support and resources for those who need it. productwiki.com According to ScienceDaily, video game addiction Dr. Andrew Doan hasn’t played a video game Darren would often be cruel and lash out at may be included in the next version of the DSM, since the summer of 2008. He battled a 30-year Emily if she ever got between him and the game, due to be published in 2013. criticizing her and sometimes turning violent. problem of overuse: from a youth spending 10 to In London, there are few resources for problem Dr. Steven Kline 20 hours every week playing games on the Atari, , Professor of Communications gamers to turn to. A strong local resource for help Commodore 64, NES and Sega Genesis systems; at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, with substance and gambling abuse is Addiction to a young adult devoting 20 to 25 hours weekly to has studied the way video games have affected Services of Thames Valley, but it is currently Civilization Master of Orion Sim City games like , , the way children play since the early 1990s. unable to provide services for problem gamers. and more; and eventually to playing games like He attributed Darren’s outbursts to militarized “We know problem gaming is a significant issue; Warcraft II Ultima Online Diablo , and for over 40 masculinity: “This is about his identity as a gamer. however, we are not currently mandated or funded hours weekly while in medical school. What she’s violating is very compulsive.” He noted to provide services,” explained Joshua Keene, “Medical school was easy for me, so I used that Darren’s behaviour was somewhat typical of Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor at ADSTV. the gaming to give me adrenaline rushes, a what is reported by heavy players: ‘My girlfriend He also noted that there is a desire within the sense of accomplishment, mental challenges, gets on my case (about gaming), so I had to get community for agencies like ADSTV to provide the camaraderie of online guilds and mental rid of her.’ supportive services for people with this problem. avoidance of the daily stress of having little money In his studies throughout the 1990s, Kline explored Overusers like Doan have found the On-Line and raising a young family,” Doan explained. “This the nature of children’s attraction to video games: Gamers Anonymous website to be a helpful source led to an ugly, out of control, positive feedback why kids were choosing this ‘virtual play’ over of support, discussion and more. Visit it online at loop of addiction.” playing outside with each other. “This didn’t strike olganon.org. me as a necessarily good thing for children’s wellbeing and social development. I became ADDICTIONS GAMBLINGTHE SERIOUS SIDE OF

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ambling is defined as the risk of something “Students need time to do homework,” Elliott said. “If you’ve got a friend who typically likes to get G of value in a game or contest where the “They may be missing classes, missing sleep, together and hang out, yet they’re withdrawing outcome is affected by chance. Problem perhaps they have a part-time job. When you from those social activities, or they’re always gambling is defined by the impact that your look at consequences of gambling, it’s looking at driving the social activities to be, ‘Oh, you know gambling and behaviour has on your life, and what impact it has had on your personal health — what? Let’s go to the casino, let’s go to the on those around you. And problem gambling maybe you can make it to your classes, but then casino,’” she explained. “It doesn’t have to get to has become a growing concern among youth in the rest of your time is spent gambling or gaming, that point for everybody; you can see some of that Southern Ontario. so now you may be putting on weight or not changing. So take them somewhere neutral but getting enough exercise.” private and just say, ‘I’m concerned. I’m worried Problem gambling is more common and more about you — here are some of the things that I’m harmful than people realize, said Heather Elliott, In fact, one of the telltale signs that someone you seeing. Is this a concern for you?’” Program Coordinator for problem gambling and love may be caught up in problem gambling is Heartspace at Addiction Services of Thames that he or she begins to appear exhausted all the If you’re concerned that someone you know might Valley in London, whose counselling background time, possibly tired from hours lost to gambling. have a problem with gambling, speak to them began in substance abuse. According to Elliott, a big concern is that problem about it from a place of sincerity and honesty. gamblers experience “brownouts,” similar to Admit to them your concerns, and give them an “There are similarities and differences between people with alcohol or substance abuse problems. opportunity to address them with you. substance use and gambling,” she said. “If you look at both of them on a very basic, fundamental “You completely lose track of all time and the value Many people don’t understand that gambling level, it is often about coping strategies. And with of money. It’s called Jacobs’ Dissociative State,” can be as serious an addiction as any form of youth and younger people, they’re not always she explained. “Mary tells her family she’s going substance abuse, if not more so. It’s important gambling with money. Sometimes it’s about out to get a loaf of bread and a bag of milk, and not to be judgmental, but simply to remember possessions, or that’s their way of bonding, of she’s gone for four hours. She comes back with that you care about that person enough to ask — coming together.” the loaf of bread and bag of milk and they say, youth have a far better ability to see these sorts of ‘Where have you been for the last four hours?’ She changes in their friends than adults do. People aged 14 to 24 are twice as likely to have says, ‘What do you mean? I’ve been gone like 10 gambling problems as adults or seniors. In To speak to a counsellor here at Fanshawe, visit minutes.’” fact, some 25,000 to 30,000 young people are the Counselling and Accessibility Services centre problem gamblers — males tend to be involved Elliott credited casinos for enabling such in F2010 and ask about information on problem with “active” gambling like poker and similar card behaviour, pointing out the lack of clocks or gambling. Additionally, counselling is available games, females are just as involved with “passive” windows in their common areas. through Addiction Services of Thames Valley, games like slots or scratch tickets. located at 200 Queens Ave., or visit their website Fatigue is only one point on a list of behaviours at adstv.on.ca. And while many realize that gambling is risking exhibited by individuals with gambling problems. money or possessions, it’s rare that people Other signs to watch for include a preoccupation realize that for young people — particularly post- with gambling, irritability, suspiciously secretive secondary students — one of the most valuable behaviour and perhaps even a complete change things being sacrificed is their time. in personality.

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hose suffering from an addiction or who know someone who may be “Whatever it takes to empower people to make their own choices,” said Hill. T dealing with one may be faced with the daunting task of trying to figure “(It’s about) building an alliance with the client.” out where to get help, where to take the next step. The office is located at 200 Queens Ave., Suite 260. Walk-ins are welcome Addiction Services of Thames Valley is a good place to start. They have on Monday or Thursday afternoons. Bringing a support person, such as a various substance abuse programs for both adults and youth, like Back on parent or friend, is allowed. There will be a brief form to fill out and then a Track for impaired driving, said Pam Hill, Manager of Programs and Clinical meeting with a counsellor to ensure you’re in the right place. Depending on Services – a program that helps mothers with substance abuse problems. the severity of a case, an individual may be referred elsewhere. Facing an addiction can be difficult, but at ADSTV, individuals will find a If you are not referred somewhere else, it’s likely you’ll be put into an welcome and non-judgmental environment, explained Hill. assessment group. There, individuals complete a series of self-administered standardized tools to establish how they feel about their addiction and their “We don’t tell people what to do … (we) focus on their strengths,” she said. ability to cope with it. “We don’t focus on labels like ‘addict’ or ‘alcoholic.’” Eventually you’ll be given an appointment to come back for a one-on-one Whatever an individual’s situation, ADSTV aims to find a way to help them by counseling session. Individuals can also attend Supportive Information giving them information and encouragement to make a change. Sessions that run Monday to Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons. These group sessions give members information about a variety of topics from depression, community resources, coping with anxiety and dealing with stress. For more information on the specific programs offered by Addiction Services of Thames Valley, visit adstv.on.ca. ADDICTIONS TOP 10 MOVIES ABOUT ADDICTIONS

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ometimes movies are addictive, and sometimes they just tell stories about addictions. Luckily PHOTO CREDITS: 10 – hwcdn.themoviedb.org, 9 – screenhead.com, 8 – glogster.com, 7 – st.kinopoisk.ru, 6 – moviegoods.com, 5 – cf1.imgobject.com, 4 – impawards.com, S there are some flicks that fall nicely into both categories, so here are my top 10 addictive 3 – sudeepshukla.wordpress.com, 2 – yellmagazine.com, 1 – cgi.ebay.com movies about addictions. 10. LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995) 5. THE KING OF KONG (2007)

When a Hollywood screenwriter loses everything Addicted to an arcade game, or simply addicted he cared for due to his alcoholism, he heads to to being the best? Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell Las Vegas with a plan to drink himself to death. compete to hold the world record for highest score When in Vegas, he meets a prostitute and strikes in the classic arcade game Donkey Kong. up an unusual pact with her.

9. CHOKE (2008) 4. THANK YOU FOR SMOKING (2005)

Choke focuses on a sex addict/con artist who Nick is the spokesman for Big Tobacco and he plays upon the sympathies of strangers to pay his will stop at nothing to gain new smokers in the desperately ill mother’s medical bills. world. This flick is a thoroughly satirical look at the dangers of tobacco and one man’s downfall.

8. GIRL, INTERRUPTED (1999) 3. 127 HOURS (2010)

Susanna is admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Aron Ralston is an adrenaline junkie and an the 1960s after attempting to kill herself. There outdoor adventurer, and while traversing a canyon she meets and bonds with an eccentric group on a solo trip, an 800-pound boulder pins Aron’s of women who are facing addictions and mental arms to the canon wall. With no hope of rescue illnesses. Aron is forced to do the unthinkable to survive his 127 hours of captivity.

7. POOLHALL JUNKIES (2002) 2. REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2000)

This film tells the story of a talented pool hustler Four individual addicts are pulled further and who, after many years of being out of the game, further into delusion as their self-control vanishes must return to his glory to save his younger brother and they succumb to their drugs of choice. It’s a from a dangerous pool-playing thug. dirty look at the downward spiral of drug addicts.

6. THE LOST WEEKEND (1945) 1. TRAINSPOTTING (1996)

This film is a sad look a weekend in the life of a A sad, pathetic and desperate look at the life of a desperate alcoholic. Flashbacks piece together heroin addict in Scotland that, through its startling moments and even days lost by the brutal effects and powerful imagery, sends a strong message of intoxication. about the dangers of heroin.

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taying fit is essential to overall calories in the shortest amount of While Lisa became aware of her classes. “It was to a point where it S health, but there is a point time. But since the injury, she noticed dependent behaviour, many who looked concerning,” said Anderson- where even working out turns the extreme effect not running has are addicted remain in denial. Often Carson. “As fitness professionals, we unhealthy. had on her life. those individuals will start exercising red-flag that. But that’s not to say all discreetly so others won’t notice. facilities do this.” Some individuals become addicted “I (was) super emotional, it They’ll exercise early in the morning to exercising. There’s a fine line (was) mentally tearing me up, I If Fitness 101 recognizes an issue, it or very late at night. Sometimes where people go from a healthy habit (wasn’t) able to eat, it (affected) may result in a closed-door meeting they avoid fitness centres, choosing to having physical activity become relationships,” she said. “(Running) is or a membership being revoked. to exercise on their own so their too much of a priority in their lives. something I desperately need to do.” She’s seen these situations in both addiction can stay hidden, said genders, noting it seems higher in “These people choose to exercise She ran four to five times a week, for Gedies. females. over going to class, eating and about 45 minutes each day prior to Gyms will sometimes take notice. sleeping,” said Tracy Gedies, her injury. Sometimes she would run “It’s part of who I am as a trainer, we On campus at Fitness 101, there Coordinator of the Health and Fitness for two to three-and-a-half hours on care about people,” she said about have been incidences of gym staff Promotion program at Fanshawe the weekends. On weekends, she’d getting involved. “I don’t want them recognizing the signs of someone College. Gedies has witnessed two go out with friends to the bar, stay doing anything to hurt themselves. I who is unwell. Besides medically or three students who had addictions out until 2 a.m., not drink, then get up wouldn’t want to turn a blind eye to screening all individuals looking to exercising. One girl would just do at 7 a.m. the next morning to run. it.” for a membership, they also keep stride jumps for four hours every day. “I wouldn’t let my social life get an eye out for other issues, said Often those with exercise addiction She also remembered one incident in the way. Running would take Jodi Anderson-Carson, Fitness 101 will exercise for two or more hours, when a woman left her wedding to precedence,” she said. Program Manager. at odd hours of the day. They may go running. try to hide the fact they’re exercising, The effects of not being able to run College often marks the first time an “It has to do with control and the fixate on calories and weight loss, showed up everywhere in her life. “It individual is away from home, and need to feel like you are in charge.” and forgo social, work or school affected the way I think about myself often he or she will go in one of two obligations while having a drop in Those addicted to exercising will do and the way I felt in my own skin. I directions health-wise. There are their mood. If you are concerned it at all costs – even if they’re injured. knew I gained weight, I knew I wasn’t those who gain a lot of weight with someone you know may be addicted Lisa (last name withheld) found in the same physical shape I was the freedom of a meal plan and a to exercise, approach the issue herself continuing to exercise despite used to.” variety of on-campus options, and by saying something like “I’m injuring her glutes nine weeks prior. those who go to the other extreme Lisa was asked to take pictures at concerned about you, it seems like and choose not to eat because “I thought I just exercised because I the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront you’re not as happy anymore.” Try parents aren’t there to monitor, she knew it was good for me,” she said. Marathon after her injury as part of not to pass judgment and encourage said. her job, but she couldn’t even stay them to seek out help at Counselling She had been told not to do any past the start of it because she was A while back, there was a girl who and Accessibility Services located at physical activity while she was supposed to run that race. “It was my the staff was worried about. She F2010 or call 519-452-4282. injured, which meant no running. She race.” would work out for two hours, then said she chooses running for her take two back-to-back hour-long exercise because it burns the most ADDICTIONS

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n 1936, Louis Gasnier directed Reefer Madness, a grim portrayal of Most houses that grow marijuana are altered to supply light, water and I marijuana and its corruption of youth, ensnaring them into a destructive ventilation to the growing plants. These changes require new owners to make I lifestyle. significant repairs once they buy from the previous residents. It was later produced by Dwain Esper and went through several different name “Damage is caused by moisture from humidity which in turn causes mould,” changes including Doped Youth, Love Madness and The Burning Question. explained McCoy. “The mould permeates the structure, like the drywall and framing, and causes a significant health risk and needs to be professionally The burning question that London faces is what can be done locally for our removed, rebuilt and inspected.” reefer madness? “Another costly repair issue is a According to Det. Sgt. Chris hydro by-pass, which is when the McCoy, head of London Police hydro line is tapped into the meter Service’s guns and drugs section, so hydro use can’t be detected. London police made 169 arrests Also, any uninspected wiring and laid a total of 461 drug-related alterations within the home are charges last year. modified to run the lights, timers In addition, there have been nearly and other equipment. This too 50 search warrants for household would have to be professionally marijuana grow operations – also removed, rewired and inspected.” known as grow-ops – since May Neighbours suspicious of grow- 2009 in London. A grow-op is a op activity should look for people building (often a house) that has arriving and leaving the house been modified in order to grow with garbage bags or bringing large amounts of marijuana. excessive amounts of soil and “Unfortunately, there is no growing equipment into the house. particular area of the city where McCoy said the cost of busting grow ops are more prevalent,” a grow-op depends on the said McCoy. “They are present complexity of the investigation in residential areas as well as and the scale of the operation. commercial areas.” “The larger the grow operation, Sgt. Steve Arthur, Acting Officer in the more expenses are required Charge of London Detachment of to dismantle it and process the RCMP, added that marijuana the seized exhibits for court or grow-ops lead to increased destruction. After that, there are criminal activity in residential the ongoing court processes.” areas, fire hazards, health risks Those who are convicted of and environmental dangers, and participating in the cultivation and decreased real estate values. distribution of illicit marijuana can Drug enforcement is part of the face anything from fines to forfeiture RCMP mandate, and there are of assets to incarceration, said approximately 185 RCMP drug Arthur. “Marijuana possession, enforcement positions in Ontario. other than as specifically exempted from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act under the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations, is against the law.” A grow-op can be easily distinguished from other houses by the garbage bags containing soil and plant material often found on the property. Grow-ops also often have covered windows to obscure the activity in the house. ADDICTIONS

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50/50 a touching story of friendship

REEL VIEWS Alison McGee [email protected]

50/50 (2011)

When Will Reiser was diag- nosed with cancer, he had two things on his side: a killer sense for screenwriting and a loyal friend in Seth Rogen. From these elements emerged the film 50/50, which tells the story of Reiser’s real-life battle with a rare and often fatal CREDIT: EONE form of cancer. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star in 50/50. In the film, the central character is Adam, who has a difficult girl- Through his comedic relief as well Finally, Anjelica Huston takes on friend, an overprotective mother as his tear-jerking moments, the role of Adam’s mother, Diane, CREDIT: FREAK SHOW ENTERTAINMENT and a truly devoted best friend. Gordon-Levitt will have you feel- whose ear-splitting whining about Asun Ortega plays Sister Sarah in Nude Nuns With Big Guns. Sister After suffering from chronic back ing every emotion right along with her son’s health is both touching Sarah receives a message from God telling her to take vengeance on all pain, Adam is unceremoniously Adam. and irritating. those who did her wrong after being left for dead by a corrupt clergy. diagnosed with a rare form of can- Kyle, Adam’s best friend in the The thing that makes this film cer that has a 50 per cent survival film, is played by Rogen, who truly special is the fact that it is a rate. After discovering that his girl- actually isn’t playing at all. Rogen personal story told by and in part friend is cheating on him and find- was Reiser’s main supporter acted by those who really lived it. Best religious film bar nun ing his mother difficult to lean on through his battle with cancer, and Everything about 50/50 feels for support, Adam turns to his nearly all of the things said and authentic, from the devastation felt ple to turn the other cheek, readers friend Kyle, who provides unfal- done by Rogen in the film were by Adam upon hearing his diagno- of the Old Testament know that tering support. Through done by him in real life as well. sis to Kyle’s sickeningly funny God could be a little bit more chemotherapy, major spinal sur- What can I say? Rogen does a faux pas regarding dressing Cinema Connoisseur aggressive, as anyone who was a gery and the loss of a fellow spot-on job of playing Rogen. Adam’s post-op wounds. The Allen Gaynor victim of one of his floods or www.cinemaconn.com patient, Adam – with Kyle by his Bryce Dallas Howard takes on moments of loss feel like true loss- locust attacks will testify to. God side – fights for his life. the role of Rachel, the difficult es, just as the moments of triumph instructs Sister Sarah to strike Adam, the fictionalized version girlfriend who can’t deal with feel beautifully real. Nude Nuns With Big down upon her assailants with of Reiser himself, is brought to life Adam’s illness. It would seem that This movie is a must-see for any great vengeance and furious anger. by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who fans Howard is truly in her prime play- Rogen fan, as he brings his usual Guns (2010) That is where the big guns come will know from Inception and 3rd ing less-than-nice-girl characters wit and dark humour to the role, in, as Sister Sarah is armed with Rock From the Sun. Gordon-Levitt as she shines in every one of her but also for everyone else. One some major guns in her battle with does an absolutely fantastic job of scenes. Anna Kendrick plays word of advice, though: it’s an the clergy who wronged her, and bringing to life the complexities of Katherine, Adam’s counselor emotional flick that most certainly Bless me Father, for I have the motorcycle gang that has been both the character and the incredi- turned love interest, and proves to will make you cry. sinned. It has been a few decades hired to send Sister Sarah to meet ble situation that he is faced with. be cute and charming as always. since my last confession. her maker. I have coveted my neighbour’s So I’ve already gone over the possessions. I made an illegal copy nun and the guns, now let’s talk of a Chumbawamba CD. I beat a about the nudity. Quite simply, hobo half to death with his bindle there is a lot of it. However, the after he defeated me in a game of Bible itself featured loads of nudi- Chance Yahtzee. I have used the Lord’s ty. That Adam and Eve story SAY “NO” TO PAPER name in vain. 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And no, I am not cannot make it out of the house on making that term up – to my own Sunday, watching this film is a Say “NO” to paper in just four surprise, it actually exists. perfectly acceptable substitute for Shortly after taking her vows, attending Sunday service. Plus, Sister Sarah (Asun Ortega) is left unlike mass, you don’t have to feel easy steps: for dead after a brutal assault by awkward about achieving an erec- corrupt members of the clergy. On tion during it. So say three Hail Visit My Account at www.londonhydro.com. her deathbed, she receives a mes- Marys, four Our Fathers and slip 1. sage from God. Now, while Jesus Nude Nuns With Big Guns into 2. To set up your account, you will be Christ was known for telling peo- your DVD player. Amen. required to enter a valid email address, Customer Number, , and your Billing Number and an Invoice Number all of which can be found on a recent London Hydro bill. 3. 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Five things needed to be fashionable

CHRISTINA KUBIW KALASHNIK FASHION WRITER

Every girl has a “thing:” some girls are all about shoes, while oth- ers are all about scarves or jewelry or purses. Don’t focus on one gar- ment or look: here are some things everyone should be into. Bravery and Confidence I cannot tell you what a turn I feel fashion has taken. We are all becoming bland: we’re t-shirts and jeans type of people … with occa- sional logos. We are essentially walking billboards for the brands we wear. It has become ridiculous that people resort to the unoriginal- ity of a Hollister logo on a plain white t-shirt to make themselves feel more special, when the same t- shirt without the logo would prob- ably look better with a new state- ment necklace. Clothing Organization Do you know how much easier it is to get ready in the morning if your clothes are organized? CREDIT: LENIMIMPORTS.COM Picking your clothes off the ground Jeweled head wreaths and strong brows – Audrey Hepburn was famous and throwing them on is NOT a because she was unique and irreplaceable. system. I’ll open my life up to you and let you in on a secret: I organ- best on you, because after three Are you reliable? Do people look CREDIT: ARIANA PINDER ize my clothes by type and colour. weeks of wearing a top and some up to you? Class is a state of Body dysmorphic disorder is when an individual is excessively focused I have a dresser that’s organized by jeans, it gets tiring. Learn to wear a being. It’s your attitude and the on perceived defects in his/her physical features. garment category, which means t-shirt with a leopard print vest and way you approach a situation. Be tank tops, pants and long-sleeved some black skinny jeans, and polite but have fun. Don’t get shirts are all in separate drawers. maybe a pair of combat boots. ‘hammered’ and let everything Within those drawers, you will Don’t just pair your shirts with a hang loose. Learn to be an elevated The addiction to beauty find the clothing organized into pant, think about colour, detailing being – it’s fashionable. colour groups: white, black and and especially TEXTURE. Add Uniqueness better” but is really never happy others. Not only that, but I have a interest to your outfits by mixing Sometimes we try to look like with the outcome. The causes of rolling rack stacked with my funki- and matching things that are a little someone else or be someone else, this are extensive, but one that has est pieces that is also organized by wilder together, you’ll get a good but the most important thing you BEAUTY BOY recently become more prevalent is colour. It makes my life easier in reaction, I promise. can really love is you. We need to JOSHUA R. WALLER environmental factors, mainly the the morning when I’m not sure Class recognize that fashion is a means [email protected] media. what I want to wear. If I feel like Knowingly repeating myself, I of expressing who we are, but if Sometimes people just become wearing a risqué blue or classic do so to stress importance. Class is you are expressing yourself by addicted to buying beauty products, black, it’s easier for me to find so a virtue that our society is lacking. looking like someone else, then it When you look in the mirror, which in the end isn’t overly harm- I’m not late for class. Nowadays TV is filled with skanky defeats the purpose entirely. Tell what do you see? If your answer is ful, but it still should be treated. The Chameleonism girls who think life is all about people who you are, and do it in somewhere along the lines of serious problem is when the addic- Chances are, if you’re reading cleavage and butt. Well, NEWS different ways: with an accessory, “ugly,” “unattractive” or tion to beauty becomes so extreme this article, you’ve read a women’s FLASH – it’s not. Women exploit or cool unique shoes. Different “hideous,” then please, look again. that they become addicted to cos- magazine before. Women’s maga- themselves far too often nowadays. things in your outfit scream differ- Keep looking until the only thing metic surgeries. Not only does this zines always have this great sec- Class is the demonstration of styl- ent things, it’s just a matter of fig- you see is yourself; something that completely drain the person’s tion that shows you how to wear ish superiority. However, this uring out what screams “this is is so beautiful it can’t possibly get money, it can be extremely harmful something several different ways. I extends itself to personality as me!” any prettier. No matter how much and dangerous to their wellbeing. fully suggest playing dress-up one well. Ask yourself: are you classy? makeup you apply or how many This is especially dangerous when day and figuring out what looks Are you kind? Are you generous? cosmetic surgeries you get, your the person is not only addicted to true and natural beauty is what beauty, but has body dysmorphia as shines through. Unfortunately, in well, because they will never be the world we live in, most people happy with any of the operations won’t believe this statement and and will continue to have cosmetic will go to such extreme measure to surgeries done, up to or even past make themselves more “beautiful” the point where they look like a that it becomes an addiction. completely different person. In such a competitive world, Some people do not believe that where celebrities with their flaw- this problem actually exists, but less complexions and stunning the scary fact is that it is very real, body figures are constantly in the and not only with celebrities, but spotlight, it’s hard for us to not everyday people as well. Cindy want to strive towards looking like Jackson is a 55 year-old woman them. However, there is a huge dif- who holds the record of 52 cos- ference between trying out fancier metic surgeries, which have costed makeup techniques or possibly over $100,000 altogether. If that is starting new diets and going to not considered an addiction, I do extremes of cosmetic surgery. We not know what is. see celebrities like Heidi Montag We all have insecurities about who have plastic surgery done, and our appearance, but we should to some, she looks absolutely per- always remember that we were fect, but the real question is, what born this way and are beautiful for was wrong with her looks in the who we truly are. Never let the first place? advertisements and magazines This is when society starts to make you want to change your become heavily influenced to the appearance because it’s “the only point where an addiction can begin way you can look good.” Never let to form. Body dysmorphic disor- beauty become an addiction. der is when a person is excessively Forget all the tabloids and overly CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST obsessed with perceived flaws in photoshopped pictures of celebri- The Volunteer Fair, which took place on October 12 in F building, saw many local organizations informing stu- their appearance and is addicted to ties and look at yourself in the mir- dents of tons of volunteer opportunities throughout London and area, such as the Victorian Order of Nurses, trying to make themselves “look ror. What do you see? Pets Friends for Life and the Thames Region Ecological Association. Above, a student fills out a form before getting his blood type tested by Canadian Blood Services. 23 Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

And you were worried about the Freshman 15

when they start dating someone. ally there is no way I can watch Unless you are dating someone someone else eat while I just sit who eats ridiculously healthy food there; I don’t have enough Love, Lust & Lies and has strong willpower, you are willpower for that and I know most Patricia Cifani destined to gain weight. So why of you don’t either. That is a huge [email protected] does this happen? problem: not only do we eat more One reason people tend to gain when we aren’t hungry; it also Most students worry about gain- weight is because the classic dates never seems to be healthy food. ing what is known as the Freshman all involve food, such as dinner and It’s not just about how much 15. This is usually caused by a movie. Restaurants are not very more food we consume when we excessive partying, fast food and healthy – even something as nutri- are in a relationship, it is also how

CREDIT: KISSANDMAKEUP.TV late night eating that first-year stu- tious as a salad may be hundreds of we spend our time. In the begin- Shopping spree or oniomania? dents tend to indulge in. Some stu- calories depending where you go, ning of a relationship, couples tend dents also become less active and not to mention how many calories to be less active. We find ourselves spend most of their free time sit- are in movie popcorn. I know making time to hang out, which ting down in a library studying or Cineplex now plays a commercial means cutting other things we may sleeping, which doesn’t help the before the movie that shows us do in our spare time, like going to Shop till you drop problem, either. exercises we can do in our seats the gym. Even just staying in and It’s not only the Freshman 15 during the movie so we can eat our watching TV or a movie is time and incredibly wealthy women are that scares people; the holiday popcorn guilt-free. Seriously you are spending on a couch. I plunking down their plastic simply weight that people gain also though, who would ever do that know some of you might find some out of genuine need or want for the becomes an issue. I like to think while watching a movie? Also, no active things to do with each other garment, a few are fulfilling a it’s because we need to store some way those exercises will even while staying in, but sex on aver- FASHION WRITER compulsive desire to shop. fat for the winter to keep us warm. come close to burning off as many age burns 100 calories for any- AIMEE BROTHMAN Oniomania, the technical term I mean, if eating a couple extra calories as we are eating. I am not where between 15 to 20 minutes. If for a shopping addiction, is a very pieces of pie will keep me warmer saying that going out for dinner or that’s what you consider being real and serious addiction. at night, I’m going to do it. eating movie popcorn is bad, but if active, it really isn’t going to make Any job I have ever had, regard- Illustrated for over 100 years, Although as soon as January 1 you start doing it two or three that much of a difference. less of the field of work I’ve been oniomania is categorized by either comes around, people begin to put times a week, it can be. It’s hard to avoid the in, has had a uniform policy. Some a clinical addiction or an impulse down the gingerbread cookies and Not only do you eat out more, Relationship 15, yet even though restaurants required a white but- control disorder. head straight for the gym so they but you also tend to eat more and most of us know that it will hap- ton-down shirt, while others pro- Similar to any substance addic- can start losing the five to 10 usually later at night. If one of you pen, we don’t obsess over it like vided me with a logoed golf tee. tion, shopping addicts suffer a pounds they gained over the holi- gets hungry, somehow it turns into we do with the Freshman 15 or Summer camp demanded wash- cycle of endorphin-charged highs days. both of you eating. With the last holiday weight. Why is the able tanks and sturdy shoes. My followed by crashes. The compul- We are a culture that unfortu- guy I dated, I found myself eating Relationship 15 something people current position at Yorkdale sive need to buy is driven beyond nately obsesses about weight gain, two dinners three times a week for never really worry about? Maybe Shopping Centre requires a fashion personal consumer need and is and we dread the times when we the first few months, and I gained it’s because some things in life are equivalent of an athlete’s game fuelled by what psychiatrists know we are going to gain it. 10 pounds. This was because every more important to us than how face: getting ready for work takes believe is a desire to feel special Although the one thing I have time we stayed in, one of us would much weight we put on, and hav- work. and fight loneliness as well as noticed no one ever really talks always get hungry late at night and ing a good relationship with some- I’d like to believe I put so much make them a better person. This about is what I like to call the we both wound up getting some one who cares about us is definite- thought into my work attire as I pattern can lead to debt and failed Relationship 15. It is a known fact sort of fast food, even though one ly one of them. have a sense of pride for my posi- relationships with friends and fam- that people tend to gain weight of us wanted to eat. I know person- tion and what it represents, but ily. In serious cases, the person deep down, I know it’s because suffering from the condition may Yorkdale is a designer jungle shop in secret or destroy their pur- where the shoppers are cougars – chases to hide the extent of their lithe creatures waiting to attack addiction. their prey. Often clad in Consumerism has exploded over Louboutins, oversized Prada sun- the past few decades, with figures nies and toting a Louis, these of power from politicians to adver- HALLOWEEN women advance on poorly dressed tisers aggressively encouraging the people as much as they do the population to spend. Experts STARTS AT stores they shop in. believe oniomania is a ‘significant FREE I know this because I see them modern or postmodern addiction’ daily; these women are the very as our culture advocates spending PARKING definition of shopaholics, allowing our earnings on shopping. ‘Retail Yorkdale to enjoy earning the therapy’ is a term based on the highest sales per square foot of any feel-good high achieved when mall in North America (and mak- making a purchase, and marketers ing it a near miracle to find a park- have tapped into this and used it to ing space). their advantage. Oniomanics are • London’s largest selection Judging aside, these shoppers on a constant search for this high are busy spending, spending, and self-medicate with shopping. of costumes for sale or rent spending. Many of them are what Oniomania sufferers need clini- we call ‘VIP clients’ as they are cal treatment to overcome their • Disguise Items regulars at bringing our numbers addiction, and they are treated with up. From a business standpoint, similar methods used with those • Decorations these are our perfect clients. (From with compulsive gambling or any an employee who tidies up after other impulsive control disorder. If • Masquerade & them, it can be a different story.) you or someone you know may From a behavioral analysis’s per- have a compulsive shopping prob- Theatrical Make-up spective, a few of them may be lem, contact a counselor or mental suffering from oniomania. While health professional for help. • Rubber Masks some of these slim, well dressed • Wigs

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Across 1. Deprives of free speech 5. Plural of 3 Down 10. Very strong wind 14. Asian country 15. Fill with joy 16. Adam’s son Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 17. Half-snake, half-human crea- Energy is your middle name. Libra is hungry for motion and ture Exercise, courtship and personal development. Call around or pub- 18. E. Indian palm trees projects smolder under your touch. lish your discoveries on the 19. Drinking vessels People with different backgrounds Internet as soon as you have 20. Urban slum areas fascinate you, whether they’re something new. 22. Fly that feeds on human blood from halfway around the world or Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 24. Dime, for example the other side of the tracks. Go off by yourself to see if you 25. Examine by touch Taurus (April 20 - May 20) enjoy your own company. Your 26. Flows in a sudden and copious Know your limits among people life has been so full lately that you stream could use a reminder of what your who don’t seem to know theirs. 29. Any animal with four feet You strut a little when you feel natural state actually is. Be sure 33. Vane direction other eyes watching. Taurus man- you’re getting all that you deserve. 34. Alter written material ages to look like a million dollars Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) at only a fraction of the cost. First you include everyone, and 36. Dwarfish legendary creature Gemini (May 21 - June 20) then you figure out how to use 37. Burn lightly No one wants to commit just yet. them. Sagittarius’s warehouse 40. Imitate The situation is unclear, and overflows with wisdom and cre- 41. German city resources are tied up elsewhere. ativity. If others should know 42. Ornamental hairnet You need to finalize plans before something that isn’t in any book, 43. Makes free of the weekend is over, keep trying write your own. 45. Army rank (abbr.) until you get it right. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 46. Man-eating giantesses in folk- Cancer (June 21 - July 22) You may lack privilege, but you lore 5. Sponge cake 35. Challenges Privacy is a big issue for you. If excel in skill. Years of study and 48. Ringworms 6. Foreign 38. Returns (2 words) others won’t leave you alone, build practice have given you a broad 51. Small rorquals 7. Unfilled spaces 39. Erstwhile Ford your own wall. Body language is perspective and easy reflexes. 52. Florence’s river 8. Greek letter 44. Walks with long firm steps an adequate substitute for speech. Justice will be served when you’re 53. Make possible 9. Last six lines of a sonnet 47. Military attacks Maybe you’ll feel more hospitable good and ready to make it so. 56. Using block letters 10. Indonesians 49. Country hotel next week. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) 60. Capital of Latvia 11. Be adjacent to 50. Observing Leo (July 23 - August 22) Aquarius’s world is a user- 61. Icy 12. Lower limbs 52. Get up Your special time continues. friendly place. Your week is gov- 63. ___ fixe: obsession 13. Otherwise 53. Formerly erned by steady signals and charac- The standard is raised every time 64. __ and span 21. Foot extension 54. E. Indian palm tree terized by smooth transitions. Hook you meet it. Instead of being nerv- 65. Rub out 23. Durable twilled woollen fabric 55. Against (informal) ous, you’re relaxed and ready. You up with your favourite people and 66. Tidy 25. Honoured 56. Plan of an area of land couldn’t stop radiating confidence go to places that you all love. 67. Military armoured vehicle 26. Plaster of Paris 57. Notion and charm even if you wanted to. Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) 68. Satisfies fully 27. Availing 58. Close Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) A Sagittarius friend might 28. Title used of a Spanish-speak- 59. Obtains broaden some horizons, but now 69. Freshwater fish Virgo prefers to stay involved. ing man 62. Period of time is intent on showing Pisces the Down Although you’ve taken on an 29. Wigwams Solution on page 26 impossible task, it’s in your nature limits. Hackers respond to the 1. Saucer-shaped bell 30. Sheriff’s helpers to keep trying. For some reason, challenge of the forbidden. All 2. Far Eastern nursemaid 31. Letter of the Greek alphabet there seems to be virtue in suffer- others should follow the directions 3. Pledge to fight ing. on the package. 4. Steal 32. Results of auto accidents?

ed. go on the stage. In the time of 2. Cerberus was a William Shakespeare women’s three-headed dog roles were generally played by that guarded the men or boys. Word Search entrance to the 5. In punishment for his murder M C C A R T H Y S U D P R W U underworld in Greek of Iphitus, Hercules was given to mythology. Omphale as a slave. She made E Q D R A F T P A T Y T O A Q 3. A ham was a term Hercules perform women’s work B U R N E S R E H T O M S R S given to an actor of low grade while dressed as a woman. around 1875. The term is derived 6. Verona, the Italian city where E Q T Y R I O T S H J N G N O 1. KISS is an acronym for the from the use of pig fat, which Shakespeare’s play lovers Romeo A N U Q U M C L Z C R D E J W design principle keep it simple, actors used instead of cold cream and Juliet lived, receives about stupid! The KISS principle states to remove makeup. 1,000 letters every year sent to T O P W T D S K N S P M Q S P that simplicity should be a key 4. In the ancient Greece, Rome Juliet on Valentine’s Day. L S E F L T S I K G O K C O R goal in design, and that unneces- and the medieval world it was con- 7. Superman was created by sary complexity should be avoid- sidered disgraceful for a woman to Toronto-born cartoonist, Joe E N R K U E I N V W S F L W H Shuster. Pure Canadian psyche, the S H D X C E D G Y I H I M A Y man of steel hides his super- F O L I B F O J J Y T G B D X Sudoku Puzzle strengths under the meek guise of Clark Kent. Y J L K G L W E S I P C E C M 8. The name Scrooge entered the F A S H I O N M C A Z N A J P 63English language as a synonym for a miser, and the phrase “Bah! H D B C H W N S C V N R E Z L Humbug!” dismissive of the fes- W T R U X L S T S E T O R P W 6429tive spirit. 9. Of all the words Dr. Seuss H I P P I E S H K O D A K J G made up in his storybooks, only “1968 With Tom Brokaw” 935 8one has stuck in the English vocab- (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) ulary: Grinch, which is refers to a Activism (Lyndon) Johnson Rock (stars) killjoy - and it took more than 20 Alice’s (Restaurant) (Robert F.) Kennedy (Rolling) Stones 26 1 years. (Anti-war) protests (Martin Luther) King Smothers (Brothers) 10. French artist, Michel 41 86Vienkot, uses cow dung as paint (Counter-)culture Politics (Tom) Wolfe when he creates his pictures. Fashion Riots Women’s (rights) 11. In 1943, the July issue of 495Transportation Magazine had an article entitled “1943 Guide to Hiring Women.” KIOSK QUIZ ANSWER 5 23112. Santa Claus has a brother named Bells Nichols according to French Tradition. He visits homes 328 4on New Year’s Eve after everyone YOU CAN FIND A TUTOR I is asleep, and if a plate is set out N COUNSELLING AND for him, he fills it with cookies and ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE 81 cakes. S, ROOM F2010 13. The name of the award given PRIZES SP puzzle rating: very hard ONSORED BY CHARTWELLS Daily Sudoku: Wed 26-Mar-2008 very hard to honor the best sites on the Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con- Internet is called The Webby tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col- Award. umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 26. 26 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Winter weight gain Leafs’ hopes look promising early on energy out. We take in energy with JEREMY WALL our diet and expend energy through INTERROBANG physical activity. Physical activity FUN AND FITNESS Heading into their October 15 RICK MELO and diet should balance each other game at home against the Calgary [email protected] out, and an imbalance can result in Flames, the Toronto Maple Leafs weight gain. So how can you prevent remain undefeated. But just barely. the pounds from packing on? The Leafs opened the season Last weekend was turkey week- In winter, try not to change your October 6 with a win over end, and we were blessed with a diet. The winter season often leads Montreal and followed that up with sunny average of 27°C! Everyone people to eat more comfort foods rich a win over Ottawa on October 8. got to see his or her families and in sugars and starches, further Toronto beat Ottawa 6-5, but we’re all a tad plumper. increasing the potential to gain Ottawa embarrassed Toronto in the Thanksgiving is the ultimate eat- weight. People may also feel less third period, scoring five goals, ing holiday. You eat, and then you concerned about this weight gain including a few easy ones on Leafs sleep. You wake up from your nap, during the winter months when pub- goalie James Reimer after it looked and then you eat dessert. You watch lic displays of the body are less like- like the Leafs had the game in TV for a bit and then you eat again. ly. A loose sweatshirt, for example, hand. Reimer, who shutout The next day, you either go to a rela- easily conceals a few extra pounds. Montreal in the season opener, was tive’s house or your boyfriend/girl- However, when the summer season solid early, shutting out Ottawa friend’s family’s place to eat more. kicks in, bringing along more oppor- until getting blitzed in the third. CREDIT: SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Then you take home Tupperware full tunities to reveal the body – such as The Leafs’ special teams were also Daniel Alfredsson scores a shorthanded goal against James Reimer in of leftovers and have turkey sand- in a swimsuit or during a day at the terrible that night. Ottawa netted the third period of the Leafs-Senators game, October 8. wiches for what seems to be the next beach – people tend to refocus their two power play goals and a short- month. concerns about body image and as a handed goal in the third. and Clarke MacArthur is serving a It will be interesting to see how After Thanksgiving we’ve got result, refocus their outlook on nutri- Much of this season’s success suspension he earned during pre- Connolly plays alongside Kessel. Halloween – it’s almost time for little tion. Of course, being active and hav- depends on the play of James season. Both Connolly and Kessel is off to a hot start and logic Oh Henrys and Kit Kat breaks. After ing a good diet contributes to making Reimer. In his first two games, MacArthur were expected back for says with a playmaker like that, Christmas is just around the cor- the weight control game a hell of a lot when he’s played well, he’s been the October 15 game against Connolly centering his line, Kessel ner. This is the time for giving and easier. brilliant. But the third period Calgary. should produce even more. But the time for eating random foods and If you think you’re less active than against Ottawa showed that consis- There’s a problem here, though: logic has little to do with team treats at multiple parties. Just to add you should be, look at how to build tency may be a problem, and con- Ottawa stinks. They’re forecasted chemistry in hockey and Kessel insult to injury, it’s almost winter- more activity into your winter days. sistency in his play is something to be among the lowliest of the and Connolly had little time to gel time, which leaves many of us play- Look for what will stop you from Reimer will need to have if the basement dwellers this season, a during preseason. It may take time ing video games and lounging being physically active and how you Leafs are expecting him to play 50 team that’s planning to rebuild to find their mutual chemistry this around more than we normally can overcome those barriers. Take or more games this season. through the draft, which means season, should they find it at all. would. We’re all doomed … or then small opportunities to increase phys- One bright spot in the Ottawa multiple seasons of last place fin- And the more often Connolly is out again, maybe we’re just in for a chal- ical activity. Get into purposely mak- game, though, was the production ishes. They’re one of the worst of the line-up, the more difficult lenge that we face every year. ing active choices such as taking the of Phil Kessel, who tallied a hat teams in the league and Toronto finding that chemistry becomes. People usually have small season- stairs instead of the elevator or taking trick and added an assist. It was barely beat them. MacArthur is a bigger asset to al fluctuations in weight. Although a walk around the office instead of Kessel’s first hat trick as a Leaf. If A nagging problem for the Leafs have in the line-up than Connolly. it’s difficult to estimate, this may emailing people. it wasn’t for Kessel’s hat trick, the during the past few seasons has The MacArthur-Kulemin- translate to about a three- to four- The key is getting into the habit of Ottawa game would have been an been both their power play and Grabovski line was the Leafs’ best pound increase on average. Climate being active without really knowing embarrassing come-from-behind penalty kill. The Ottawa game last year and figures to be the best has a lot to do with it. Climate is lit- it. It’s not about doing anything dras- loss for the Leafs. Granted, the showed that, though hopes are high again this year. As with Reimer, erally in our faces and is always one tic; it’s about adopting a mentality of team is short a few players: Tim for Toronto this season, Toronto’s consistency from these players will of the most important environmental simple steps. All this winter talk may Connolly is already hurt, Nazem special teams have much room for be vital to any success the Leafs barriers to being physically active. seem a little early, but we all know Kadri is also out for a few weeks improvement. have this season. Physical activity helps control weight it’s going to get cold real fast. With gain, and the majority of people are the cold comes more opportunity for less physically active during winter, excuses. Remember, moving your particularly we poor chaps here in the body for the sake of health and fit- “Great White North.” Put simply, ness only takes effort until it becomes No confidence in Triple H weight gain is about energy in and habitual. doing all he can behind Triple H’s moment that fans have been wait- back to undermine his authority. ing for finally arrived, as Hulk It all came to a head when a Hogan agreed to wrestle Sting at Time for the Lions to roar THE HEEL TURN vote of confidence was organized, Bound For Glory. Hogan has been SCOTT STRINGLE and the entire WWE roster dodging Sting for weeks, and he tear this season, and it seems no one [email protected] can cover him. Grimes has been the (except for John Cena, Sheamus made the official announcement best cornerback for Atlanta the past and CM Punk) surrounded Triple last Thursday that he is retiring NFL CZAR two years, but he will certainly have Last week brought some shock- H, who was standing in the ring. from the business. It was perhaps JUSTIN VANDERZWAN his hands full in this one. ing developments on both the Triple H attempted to justify his a heartbreaking moment for many 2. Falcons’ offensive line vs. TNA and WWE fronts. performance as the boss, but the Hulkamaniacs, until Sting came Lions’ defensive line: The Falcons First up on RAW, The tension superstars would not hear it and out dressed in Hogan’s signature have been among the best in the between Triple H and his employ- unanimously voted no confidence classic red and yellow. Sting In what has been a crazy and league at protecting the quarterback, ees threatened to boil over. in him. Jerry Lawler made a sur- informed Hogan that he had hid- unpredictable NFL season so far, the but they haven’t faced anything like Several superstars, including prise return and told Triple H that den camera footage, and as the Detroit Lions have been by far the this. Led by pro bowler Ndamukong Alberto Del Rio, Cody Rhodes, as long as he was the man in video played it showed Hogan and biggest surprise. The offence, led by Suh and rookie Nick Fairley, the Jack Swagger and David Otunga, charge, nobody was safe, and he Bischoff laughing backstage quarterback Matthew Stafford and Lions can rush the passer and stop made it perfectly clear that they informed Triple H that he was about how Hogan’s retirement wide receiver Calvin Johnson, has the run as well as anyone. This bat- were not happy with Triple H’s walking out. The rest of the roster was all a lie. Hogan just about lost been remarkable. The defence, on tle will likely determine the outcome performance as the Chief followed Lawler’s lead and left it on Sting and angrily told him the other hand, hasn’t been all that of the game. Operating Officer of the WWE. the building, even the faces. An that he would fight him at Bound great, but it is improving week by 3. Matt Ryan vs. Inconsistency: They felt that the boss was not intense moment occurred then For Glory, and if Sting won, he week. The most inconsistent player on the providing them with a safe work when JR was the last one left at would get the company back for Despite all this, the Lions are still Falcons has been Ryan. The former environment, due to the fact that the announcer’s table. He sat there Dixie Carter. Hogan realized what just a few losses from being right first-round pick has struggled to get Awesome Truth was able to con- contemplating, then removed his he had said immediately but it was back where they were in previous the ball downfield, and he needs to stantly get into the building and headset and took his leave as well. too late, the challenge had been years (the bottom of the NFC do that to be successful. If he can assault people, despite being fired With none of the WWE superstars accepted in front of all the Impact North), and they face an important start throwing the ball deep and by Triple H a few weeks ago. or employees having confidence fans. This ensures that Bound For week seven showdown against the stretch out the Lions’ defence, he Otunga assumed leadership of in Triple H’s authority, how long Glory will be the must-see PPV of inconsistent Atlanta Falcons. could have a huge game. the superstars who had an axe to can he be the boss? the year, as the stakes have never The Falcons come in with their The Rundown grind, seeing as how he is the only Over on Impact Wrestling, the been higher. season basically on the line. They The Falcons, as I said, are tough one with a law degree. He decided have alternated wins and losses pret- to call. They generally struggle on that the only way to force Triple H 1256 8943 7 ty much every week, and they the road, but I think they can pull off out was to start a lawsuit against haven’t been able score many an upset here. The key will be the the company, which the other co- 6 7813425 9 conspirators were quick to agree points. I realize we aren’t even at the play of Ryan, and if they can get 9 4 3 7 5 2618 halfway point of the season yet, but anything going on the ground with with. It has backfired on some of the Falcons may need to win this running back Michael Turner. I’ll them, as Triple H has thrown 26951 8743 Rhodes and Christian into match- game to stay in the NFC playoff take the Falcons in a close one, 31- 4 5 1 9738 2 6 27. es they were not expecting as pun- hunt. 83724 6195 Key Matchups For next week, I will take a look ishment for “crossing the boss.” 1. Brent Grimes vs. Calvin at the Sunday night affair, which The flames of mutiny were 5 9642 7 3 8 1 fanned further by John Johnson: Good luck, Mr. Grimes. will have huge implications in the 3 1 2865974 The man they call Megatron NFC East. Laurinaitis, the VP of talent rela- (Johnson) has been on an absolute tions. He seems to have been 7 8 4391 562 27 Volume 44 Issue No. 8 October 17, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Practical cars It’s time to support Canada cle that rides like it’s suspended from air, this would be the car. FANSHAWE FC If you want a car that is fun to MARTY THOMPSON MOTORING drive, this isn’t for you. The 2012 sensandsoccerfan@hot- NAUMAN FAROOQ Sebring comes with either a 2.4- mail.com [email protected] litre, four-cylinder motor that pro- duces 173 hp, or a 3.6-litre V6 that The international breaks in foot- produces 283 hp. The base motor ball are usually devoted to big Last week, we looked at new comes with a four-speed automat- headline games in European cars that cost under $20,000. This ic, while the upgraded motor gets a Qualifying groups or simply week, we will look at some more six-speed automatic. My test car friendlies that feature huge teams. cars that cost just under $30,000. was a V6 model. However, why not fill your breaks All these cars we are talking about Despite the power figure, this with some action right here? today are family cars, so if you’re car is slow and feels slow. This is Bashing the Canadian Men’s looking for something practical, not for anyone who enjoys the act National team has almost become a read on. of driving. However, if you want national pastime to us, but frankly, 2012 Honda Civic Si something comfortable with lots of it doesn’t make sense to discourage We have looked at the Honda space for occupants and their lug- the team. We can turn a leaf – a Civic Si many times over the years gage, then this is the car for you. maple leaf, that is – this time and have always liked it. Since for Prices for the 2.4 start at $19,995, around. Right now, Canada is on the long road to the 2014 World CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES 2012 it has been heavily revised, while the 3.6 starts at $27,995. The Canadian Men’s National team are amidst a strong qualifying campaign 2012 Toyota Camry Cup, and Canadians need to get we decided to revisit it again to see and deserve your attention. if the magic is still there. The last two generations of the into it. World Cup qualifying for the From a styling point of view, it Toyota Camry were just about the six groups in the previous round get entire CONCACAF region after still looks good. Available as dullest vehicles ever produced, so I Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean mixed in with the top six of the handling teams like Mexico and either a coupe or sedan, this model am happy to report that the 2012 region (the United States, Mexico Columbia. Performance is not will still catch the attention of version of the Camry is a big step Association Football (CONCA- CAF) is past confusing. The first and Costa Rica, to name a few) into important; what is important is sup- those who know their cars. forward in dynamics and interior three groups. It was here that porting the nation you reside in and Personally, I prefer the rear lights quality, even though the styling is round is devoted to the complete minnows of the region (such as the Canada encountered trouble last the nation that you are (hopefully) of the previous generation model. not revolutionary enough. year, as they couldn’t get points proud to be from. Inside, things look pretty much The new Camry that was just U.S. Virgin Islands playing the British Virgin Islands). That round against teams like Honduras in A lot has been documented about the same. While the dashboard has launched is an evolution of the old their group. However, if they finish the poor support the Canadians get, gained a few toys, especially the car, rather than a revolution. serves as a play-in to the second round, where a team like Canada in the top two of their group, they especially at home. In the last qual- VTEC indicator, elsewhere the car However, Toyota engineers point will advance to the final group of ifying cycle, Honduras played seems to be put together by using out that this car is pretty much all would enter. Countries ranked between seventh and 25th would be six. ‘The Hex,’ as it’s called, gives Canada and because most of the cheaper plastics, which is not a new. I just ask, if it is all new, why the top three direct trips to the fans were Honduran at the match, good thing. Even when you open did they make it look so similar to added with the winners of the play- in to a group stage. This is where World Cup, with the fourth place the stadium staff handed out blue the trunk, the lining looks cheaper, the old one? team playing the fifth place team in and white noisemakers. We need to suggesting Honda is trying to save Thankfully, things improve a lot we are at this point in time for the 2014 World Cup Qualifying. Save South America for another chance get behind the national team. We money or they just need a better when you step inside. The interior to make it to the finals. need to be proud to be Canadian supplier. layout and the quality of the mate- a few losses from St. Kitts and Nevis, Canada will breeze through Canada does have a shot at mak- football fans. I highly recommend Like all Civic Sis before, it’s the rials have improved vastly. Plus, ing it that far. You may think it’s a watching a video called ‘Support bit under the hood that most enthu- now you get new toys like a touch- this part of the tournament. The third round, however, could crapshoot, but they have made it far Local Soccer’ (tinyurl.com/sup- siasts are interested in. For 2012, screen infotainment system in tournaments like this in previous portlocalsoccer) on YouTube. It’s the engine has grown from a 2.0 to (optional), which is also your nav- be a little bit harder for the Canucks. Here, the winners of the years. They won the 2000 Gold time to get behind your country. a 2.4 litre. Horsepower is up slight- igation screen. I also like the Cup, a tournament devoted to the ly, so now it produces 201 hp and design touches like the stitching on 170 lb/ft of torque. It is still only the dashboard, which gives it a available with a six-speed manual much more upscale look. gearbox and powers the front As always, there is plenty of wheels. room inside for five passengers, The driving feel is what most Si and a trunk big enough to carry all owners will complain about. of their luggage. athlete of the week Whereas the last car was sharp and Powering the new Camry are loved to rev to 8,000 rpm, the new three new engines. The base motor Congratulations to Jennifer Begley on being named the women’s one would rather that you don’t is a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder motor soccer player of the week. Jennifer Begley scored three goals last rush and it only revs to 7,000 rpm. that produces 179 hp. The upgrade Plus that familiar VTEC kick is no motor is a 3.5-litre V6 that pro- week including a pair against Lambton College. longer felt. duces 268 hp, and the third engine The rather heavy flywheel holds option is the hybrid motor, which soccer the revs for too long – not what an is paired to the 2.5-litre motor. enthusiast wants from their motor Toyota’s literature did not include The Men’s and Women’s soccer programs will be busy this – and the suspension set up on my any power rating for the hybrid, weekend with potential cross-over soccer games. Going into the test sedan suggested this car is but at the event it was suggested to eliminations the women’s program is ranked fifth in the tuned for the highway rather than be around 200 hp. Also worth not- OCAA (nationally) and the OCAA (provincially) back roads. ing, the new hybrid is still using a In short, the new Civic Si is not nickel-metal hydride battery and cross-country as much fun to drive as the old one. not lithium-ion, and in EV mode But if you still want a new one, can only carry the car for a 2 km The men’s and women’s team travel to Etobicoke for the prices for this model start at distance. Seneca College Open on Saturday (October 22) $25,990. Also worth noting is that none of 2012 Chrysler 200 the Camry models come with a volleyball The old Chrysler Sebring sedan manual gearbox option – even the was just about the blandest, most sporty SE-model, which comes The Women’s Volleyball team travels to the beautiful Niagara region for boring car on the planet. with a six-speed automatic and the Niagara College tournament starting on Friday (October 21) Thankfully, the 200 is a big steering wheel-mounted pedal improvement on that, and it starts shifters. The other Camry models with the styling. get the same transmission but basketball Styled under the creative eye of without the pedals. Ralph Gilles, the 200 bears a fam- At the recent press event for the The Men’s Basketball team will be hosting an exhibition game against ily resemblance to the 300 sedan, Camry, I got to drive all the differ- Centennial at 8:00pm at Fanshawe College “J” Gym. which is a step in the right direc- ent models of the new Camry, on tion. I particularly like the LED- the road and even the track. I have style light beam that runs over the to say, this vehicle is impressive OPEN RECREATION INTRAMURAL SPORTS headlamps, which gives this car a for a family car. It might not be the Come participate in some fun events Still accepting individual entries for much more up-class look. prettiest sedan on the market, and taking place every Tuesday, men’s and women’s hockey. The interior is similarly its certainly not the most fun you Thursday and Sunday night Deadlines have been extended. improved. While it is still obvious can have – even in its category – at 10:00. See J0134 for more information. that the 200 is based on the old but it is comfortable, quiet, spa- Sebring, at least the fit and finish cious, efficient and affordable, and and the quality of the materials that is what most people want. open gym time available during the day. all you need is a look to be improved. Pricing for the new Camry starts at campus card. see daily schedule. What you and your passengers $23,700 for a 2.5 LE model, while will enjoy the most will be its spa- the base V6 SE is yours from fanshawe college athletics 519-452-4430 cious interior and excellent ride. If $29,900. 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