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By Echo remember the Reporter evening by. Brendan Batchelor Throughout the night, the dance On Decem- floor was packed ber 5th, the Charles with students danc- Best Cheer Team ing to renditions of held its second an- popular songs like nual Christmas “Fergilicious” by Cheer Ball, more Fergie, “Sexyback” commonly referred by Justin to as the “Winter Timberlake, Yeah by Formal,” at the Usher featuring Westwood Plateau Ludacris and Lil Golf and Country John, and many Club. The Ball was other tunes, but a fundraiser for the some of the most en- Cheer team, who ergetic dancing was plan on attending saved for Nirvana’s the Sea-To-Sky Cassy Werning, Barb Kraan, Stacey Tkachuk, classic anthem Cheer Champion- Michelle Mackay, Kiersten Davis, Julie McDowell “Smells Like Teen ships in Vancou- Spirit” when a ver. number of students Doors started a mosh-pit opened at 6:45 on the dance floor. with everyone ar- Curtis Sim and Emma Laprise The moshing was riving dressed to quickly dispersed the hilt in formal by school staff. gowns, suits, and Once again, a lot of even a few effort and planning tuxedoes. Red went into the Ball was a theme, as al- and it couldn’t have ways at this time been such an amaz- of the year, with a ing event without number of stu- help from parents dents donning and staff alike. Over- shirts, ties, and all the evening was a dresses of that huge success and colour. Teal blue everyone in attend- was another com- Lauren Parker, Nicole Battistel, Kim Hession, Michelle ance had a fantastic mon colour with Mike Noble, Chris Seidel, Jeff Taylor, and Adam Klein. Mackay, Emily Delville-Pratt, Tammy Russell time. about three or four “It was lots of students wearing fun and the food was spec- similar garb. ing began, thanks to prompt- Matt Lafrance, Lauren strawberries, watermelon, was also a popular haunt, tacular,” says Kevin Morse The event, which ing from the DJ’s, everyone Parker, and many others. marshmallows and choco- with Mr. Scott providing sin- a Grade 12 student while fel- started off slowly, rolled began to have a marvellous The chocolate foun- late chip cookies available to gle, double, and group pic- low senior Lori Brassington along after the food was time. Some notable “dancing tain was a main attraction for be dipped in the dark liquid tures for students who agrees, “It was a super fun served, and once the danc- machines” were Curtis Sim, the second year in a row with chocolate. The photo booth wished to have something to awesome time.” Snow turns Best into Winter Wonderland

By Echo Reporter was clear that the school we got on Sunday was re- for people making their way Kathryn Majdanski would not be at full capac- tarded. I live at the bottom of in and out of the school. For ity. A few scattered, mourn- Chilko; it’s crazy hard to get some, shoveling snow was After the massive ful faces trekked to A block, up that hill in a car when an incentive to receive a sub- snow fall that blanketed the and classrooms were nearly there’s snow covering the way token. Ante Malenica Lower Mainland on Novem- empty. roads. There were people slid- and Duncan Webster ber 25, Best students In the student parking ing all over the roads! What cleared the back of the crossed their fingers for a lot, the snow caused many I want to know is how many school in order to receive a th snow day on the 27 . As it people to get stuck. car accidents there need to free lunch. “I was hungry, continuously snowed on

ki Many students were be, or even how many stu- what can I say?” explains Sunday, a snow day seemed disappointed that Charles dents need to be killed be- Ante. “I also wanted to clear inevitable, but on Monday Best was open, and they had fore they (School District 43) a pathway for my smoker morning many hearts were good reason to be. “I was so close the schools down?” buddies so we wouldn’t be broken. Closures were an- choked that we had school As the day went on, stuck in one area”. nounced on the radio, but Dr. on Monday!” stated snowball-throwing in- But at the end of the Charles Best was not on the Kristina Erdeljac. “It was creased, and administration day, it was refreshing to see list . It would be just another hard enough getting to punished students who were the snow again, reminding regular Monday, or would it? school for grad photos on throwing them by having us that Christmas is soon on At the regular 8:15 Saturday night, but to come them shovel snow. This was its way. Sam Morrison, Stephanie Stutsky, and Ned Peach. rush in the main hallway, it picture by Kathryn Majdans to school after all that snow a great way to clear the paths Page 2 EDITORIALS Friday December 22nd 2006 wrongness of Christmas trees. But, like many Bible stories, it’s all open to interpretation. Regardless, if those denominations don’t want to include Christmas lights or trees in their personal festivities, they can opt not to. I have never met anyone who finds it offensive to call these Christmas decorations Christmas decorations. In fact, I don’t even know Let’s Just Call who’s against it at all. Who would Them find a problem with Christmas cel- At Home... though it sounds idiotic that one trigued, we’re unsatisfied. ebrators’ associating their customs By Echo Columnist could lose themselves over an un- On the whole, people don’t Christmas in a titular way with their holiday? Tara Staples essential product, it is fairly easy count their blessings quite enough. Lights Someone who’s against Christian- Materialism- has it become for people to mistake their priori- They need to take a moment to re- ties. By Echo Columnist ity itself. more prominent in today’s society? alise that purchasing happiness Matthew Newton And if that’s all it takes to Is it mandatory that we receive In the past, inventions have isn’t actually possible. Activities make or break a religious tradition, these expensive gifts rather than served to make difficult everyday such as helping out at soup kitch- December 25th: the day that I wouldn’t be surprised if spend a holiday with those we tasks easier. ens and creating home made gifts satisfies the anticipation caused Futurama’s tongue-in-cheek Christ- love? Today, most items are for are better ways to show your grati- by unavoidable store displays, TV mas prediction, of 31st century so- Nowadays, it appears that luxury, and for entertainment pur- tude and love towards family and commercials, and school choir ciety calling Christmas simply we’re dying to spend a fortune on poses to promote laziness. But the or strangers. concerts. The day that most Ca- Xmas (a word which doesn’t even products that are often meaning- question being asked is: Do we re- It just seems selfish of us to nadian families celebrate Christ- trigger a spelling error as I type it), less and unnecessary rather than ally need more than we already throw a fit over unnecessary and mas, regardless of whether or not came true. purchasing meaningful items or just have? Sure, we like to spoil our- expensive toys. they believe in Christ. The day Honestly, I can understand being content with life itself. selves from time to time, but some- The sense of giving isn’t children open their presents in if Jewish people or Muslims or any However, once our minds times it’s just too much. about materialism; it is all in the their living room, and enjoy their other religious group were upset decide that we must have a It is almost as if those who thought behind the gift that should school-free weeks. The day mil- about Christmas being everywhere, PlayStation 3 instead of an item we have excess money to spend at- contribute to one’s enjoyment and lions of people string up lights and with little space for their celebra- need rather than want, it seems we tempt to buy their own happiness. happiness; sometimes we forget decorate trees, with one catch: it’s tions. I have no problem with some lose our sense of priority; we be- It seems that if we don’t have some- that. politically incorrect to associate schools taking out Christmas-spe- come more selfish and greedy. Even thing new to keep us constantly in- them with the holiday that they’ve cific events in order to be fair to been a part of for so long. everyone. But it seems that in an ...And Abroad ing to up and change my attitude going to look like when they see a As such, why can christmas attempt to accommodate every- By Echo Columnist because of a newspaper article. brand new bright white tooth- lights justly be renamed to suit the one’s traditions, political correct- Kelsey Davis So it got me thinking…what brush. Even an old doll or pair of ness is changing mine. And that is will make people care? What will ripped jeans is going to be the most politically correct, and why must I am the stereotypical teen- not okay. make teenagers with lives and boy- amazing thing in the world for these their original associations be con- ager when it comes to Christmas. I don’t have any problem friends and presents to buy stop people. sidered offensive. Like the rest of you reading this, I with a Menorah being called such, and think about the other 2 billion Now I sound like a broken Being Christian myself, I spend the month of December and would never ask for it to be re- people in the world without food record for sure. find it stupid that so many people shopping, decorating, eating and named “Holiday Candle-Holder” or or clothing or shelter this holiday But they do need our help. celebrate the holiday, giving and - celebrating. I read the posters anything to that effect. It may season? What will make them want They so desperately need our help. even better - receiving presents around school and listen to the sound unthinkable, but someone to give to the needy, not just lo- So here’s what I propose to you all. amidst TV specials and Christmas announcements about donating may decide it’s the “politically cor- cally but internationally? As the stereotypical teenager, as a carols, but now opening boxes la- food and necessity items to people rect” change to make. It can’t be just to feel good. girl in this school who is exactly belled “Holiday Lights”, to hang around the world in need of those Whether or not you believe No, definitely not. You already like you and gives one can of food on their Holiday Tree. Haven’t you things, ponder for a second about in Christ, December 25th is still know you’re going to have that every year, I am placing a challenge heard? You can’t say Christmas how nice that would be, and then Christmas, the day families put up warm, fuzzy feeling inside when to Dr. Charles Best. anymore - it’s offensive. Why? move on and become preoccupied and decorate trees, and string lights you make a significant difference I am challenging every sin- Good question. with what to buy my best friend, around their house, two traditions in someone else’s life. As much as gle person who reads this article Perhaps some Christian de- who already has everything. which are for celebrating Christmas that feeling is wonderful, it’s not and everyone who doesn’t, to nominations dislike the twinkling Without sounding like a and no other holiday. enough incentive to want to give a change your ways and habits right lights and decorated trees being broken record, perhaps it is about So let’s just call them Christ- little time and energy to the needy. now. This Christmas, maybe in- associated with their holiday. Some time we think of others less fortu- mas lights, because that‘s what So then what does it? What stead of wasting $50 on your boy- quote the Biblical in what they be- nate than ourselves. But me, being lieve is a statement about the they are. makes some people care about all friend or girlfriend, spend $30 and just like the rest of you, am not go- the people who so desperately donate something back. Help these need attention and help during people out. It’s the holidays after Christmas? What makes some peo- all. I know its exciting to see the ple put in more time and energy into look on your boyfriends face when people’s lives they don’t even he opens his new shirt and tie, but know than their own families. I wish just for a second, think about the I knew the answer to that question. look of a little boy in Africa when To be perfectly honest, I don’t he finds out his town gets a new know. I told you, I am just like the water system and he can to go to rest of you. I have more important school. I know it’s hard to change, things to worry about this time of hard to get out of a mind set that year. I don’t have time to waste with you have had for years and years. the needy. I have a life!! But I am challenging all of you, eve- I guess I’m starting to ryone to make a difference. sound a bit like a broken Do something significant this record…trying to the play the re- Christmas. Girls, he’s still going to verse psychology role…. But I love you if you buy a smaller gift, need as much of a push and an im- and in fact, he might love you more pulse as the rest of you. when he finds out where that extra We all know the facts. There 20 bucks went. Guys, she’s going are people in our streets and around to love an unbelievable amount the world that need help. They more when she finds out her man is need the most basic of things, so sweet and caring and giving that things we take for granted every- he donated to people who need day. These people are in desperate help this Christmas. need of clothes, toothbrushes, T a k e t h i s c h a l l e n g e. food, and water. Do it for yourself and for the Think of your face on people who need it. Christmas morning when you Make a difference t h i s C h Cartoon by Cynthia Assen Cynthia by Cartoon open that brand new Ipod nano. r i s t m a s. Make a difference C h a That’s what these kids’ faces are r l e s B e s t. Take the Challenge. Friday, December 22nd, 2006 NEWS Page 3

Kung-Fu Kid Strikes Back

By Echo Reporter Chris Tse and being “top dog” in his kung-fu ple from the US, Australia, France, Championships, it was twice a week. dent. How has this affected you in school. Spain, and China, though there were Echo: What do you enjoy most terms of your status within the The glitz and glamour of be- a lot more countries than that.” about kung-fu? school? ing a Hollywood movie star has done Echo: First off Luca, what did you Echo: I see. What kind of things OC: Well, I get to fight. I like OC: Yeah, Chris Tse took time off little to swell the head of internation- think about the trip? did you do in China, other than competitions too, and the physical for personal reasons, so now I’m ally-renowned Jet Li. “I’m still me,” OC: Well, the trip was pretty good. compete? training is really good. one of the main leaders. The other he insists (from his million-dollar We [Team Canada] were there as OC: We saw the opening cer- Echo: In terms of other martial kids look up to me because of my penthouse apartment suite.) “I still guests of the Chinese government, emony of the championships. That artists, who has influenced you the level and skill. enjoy what’s simple and good, and who spent about $300 million dollars was really huge, with lots of music most for kung-fu? Echo: And what level would that I’ll never forget where I came from. I on the event. We had police escorts and fireworks. We also had the OC: I would have to say that my be? still train three hours a day, to make on the roads and lots of other stuff. chance to visit the Great Wall of OC: I’m currently a third-degree sure that I keep the one thing that black belt. got me here in the first place.” Luca Oullet-Chong in Zhengzhou City, China Echo: Intriguing. Luca, after hav- What got him there in the ing the experience of going to the first place would be his awe-inspir- World Championships, what are ing talent for kicking butt on the your future goals for kung-fu? movie screen, otherwise known as OC: Well, other than local tourna- martial arts. And ladies and gentle- ments like the Can-Am and Tiger men, it seems that Charles Best has Balm competitions, right now I’m its own Jet Li in training. Luca Photos by Garret Chong working towards going to Toronto Ouellet-Chong, the son of a Chi- for the Team Canada Trials, to see if nese father and French-Canadian I could make it to Beijing in 2008 for mother, seems to be doing all he can the Olympic Summer Games. these days to follow in the footsteps Echo: Wow. That’s a big goal, but of his “kung-fu idol.” if you work hard, I’m sure you can Recently, on October 18th, achieve it. Thanks for this interview, Oullet-Chong was in Zhengzhou Luca. City, China, with his training partner OC: [Bows.] Nick Antoniuk, for the Annual World Wushu Championships. Now, just being at such a big event would normally be enough for a young, 14- Luca’s Stats year-old athlete, but Oullet-Chong (hereon referred to as OC), had dif- Age: 13 ferent plans. Competing in an age biggest influences for kung-fu are Food: Pizza category that featured competitors We also stayed in a five-star hotel, China, and the Shaloin temple [the Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Chris Tse. Colour: Green from 13 to 24, OC held his own and thanks to our sponsors Ideographic birthplace of Wushu kung-fu]. Echo: Interesting. Where do you Movie: Gladiator came back to Canada with the “hard- Strategies and Sokil Express Lines. Echo: So Luca, how long have train? Sport: Soccer ware”, a silver medal and a bronze Echo: How many different coun- you been doing kung-fu? OC: I train at Yen’s Martial Arts, Music: Rock medal proudly around his neck. The tries were represented at the World OC: About five years, on and off. in Port Coquitlam. Subject: Business Tech Echo recently caught up with the Championships? Echo: How often do you train? Echo: I understand that Yen’s young martial artist, and here’s what OC: There were a lot of different OC: Right now, only once a week, recently lost its longest-tenured stu- he had to say about the trip, training, countries represented. We met peo- though leading up to the World Students Ignite Christmas Spirit at Best With Decorations and Food Hampers By Echo Reporter Zane Jiwa canes, courtesy of the Student Coun- and will help many families get “I hope that people will contribute cert Band, Concert Band 10, Junior As the Winter cil! Classes are reminded that only through this difficult time. Each food to our food bank,” explained Band 9, Concert Choir, Junior Jazz break ap- ONE door is our princi- Band as well to be deco- pal Mrs. Ms. Bazley as the Senior proaches, Diane Kiss and Brittni Kidd Devid Barattini and Mrs. O’Neill Christmas fever rated and O’Neill. Jazz Band. hit Charles Best, decorating Earlier in the Mrs. O’Neil like a snowball in the whole year, Op- said that the the face. The fes- room will not eration concert tivities started give the Christmas “brought out off with the deco- classes an Child was the Christ- ration of the edge. also run, mas in every- Christmas tree in Although which one. It really the front of the there is fun helped chil- got every- school. As well, and joy that dren in over one in the the Student Jiwa Zane by Photos go along ninety-five Christmas Council has with Christ- countries. spirit.” As sponsored a door mas for some Shoe boxes for the deco- wrapping con- of us, some filled with rated doors, test. Block E families gifts were Mrs O’Neill classes have struggle to sent to vari- said “I been challenged make it ous places. haven’t seen to decorate one through this As a part many classroom door. Some classes have time. A food hamper has been set up class has a blue bin in which food of the Christmas festivities, the [doors], but the ones I have seen are already got off to a great start. All of by the student council in order to can be collected. As an incentive, Charles Best Music Department will magnificently done!” the Block E classes who participate help the needy. Contributions given the class who collects the most food put on their annual Christmas con- in this contest will receive candy by anyone are greatly appreciated will be rewarded with a pizza party! cert. This included the Senior Con- Page 4 NEWS Friday, December 22nd, 2006 Metfest: Actor’’’ s Journal Photo By: Cynthia Assen By Echo Columnist no loss. We had to leave school Devon Henderson early (shame) for tech rehearsals, Every year for one week, all which tend to be of the drama geeks in School Dis- extremely…uninteresting, had trict 43 and then some unite to cre- some cast bonding time causing a ate the beautiful thing that is ruckus in Tim Horton’s, and then it Metfest, an annual festival of high was show time. school plays. This year, the host We opened the night with school happened to be Terry Fox Sorry, Wrong Number, which is a Secondary, which probably has the 1940’s style murder mystery star- nicest theater in all of SD43. I was a ring Julia Clissold. Right away I participant of Metfest this year, noticed how different Metfest au- being in both A Midsummer Night’s diences are from other audiences. Dream and Sorry, Wrong Number They laughed at the more subtle with the Acting 12 class, and let me humor in Sorry… and were very just that say although it’s com- animated throughout the entire per- pletely exhausting, Metfest was formance, even though it’s a rela- one of the most enjoyable experi- tively depressing play. It was defi- ences of my high school career. nitely our smoothest run of Sorry…, Cast of Mike’s Case At the beginning of the se- especially considering it has 30 odd mester, Acting 12 voted unani- sound cues, all of which were hit to Cast and Staging Impress Audience mously to take the plays we were perfection. working on to the festival, and we After nailing our first per- By Echo Reporter Redgrave McPherson, who plays friends and a nuisance to his teach- began plugging away at two plays. formance, we scurried backstage to Leslie Bouillet the ditsy nurse, create wonderful ers. The play soon becomes even Double the work, double the cos- prepare for Midsummer’s. As it was For this year’s Metfest, the chemistry on stage. Finally, Maht more confusing as we are taken into tumes, double the characters, dou- our last performance, we went a lit- Best Players staged three different Carolei gives one of his more sub- the lives of some of his friends. ble the sets and lights, double the tle overboard with the costumes, plays for audiences to enjoy. The dued performances as the mysteri- Mike’s parents, played by Troy sound cues, triple Mr. Case’s stress particularly Aaron Robinson, or plays, performed by Mr. Case’s ous deep voiced killer, which is Santimeau and Sylvie Belanger level and general insanity. We had Oberon, who doused half the cast Acting 12 class, consisted of normally played by Oscar provide comic relief to the confu- just over two months to prepare from head to toe in sparkles. Seri- “Sorry Wrong Number”, and “A Rodriguez. The mysterious killer sion and help the audience to un- two shows, mostly using class time ously. I’m still finding sparkles on Midsummer’s Night Dream.” An- takes his orders from the man be- derstand Mike’s frustration. Mike’s to work out costumes and about a my clothes. Because we were get- other play entitled “Mike’s Case” teacher, Mr. Maxwell played by thousand other details.We got the ting ready, we missed Trojan was also performed. Although Tyler St.Onge, is hilarious as an chance to practice our plays in front Women and The Brute, both per- “Sorry Wrong Number” experi- overworked teacher who receives of an audience at the school a cou- formed by Pinetree, both of which I enced numerous technical difficul- no respect from his students. As ple weeks before Metfest, and it wanted to see, but sacrifices must ties, Julia Clissold did a wonder- the play progresses, it is decided went better than any of us ex- be made and so forth. Performing ful job as Mrs. Elbert Stevenson ,a that Mike must seek the help of a pected. Amazing in fact. Midsummer’s for the last time was bed stricken elderly woman who psychiatrist, played by Matthew A week later, we loaded up sad, but again the Metfest audience over hears a murder plot while try- Newton who had everyone laugh- the truck was just ing to contact her husband. ing with his bizarre antics and ques- along with brilliant; I Clissold dealt with the many sound tions. the set wanted to problems like a professional. Com- The entire cast does a good pieces for keep going edy ensues as she contends with a hind the phone, played by Duncan job to help make the scenes enter- Mike’s Case, all night. I series of operators none of whom Webster. Despite the numerous taining and credible. To say this the extra-cur- might have are helpful in aiding her trace the technical difficulties, this play had play was confusing would be an ricular play, even possi- number. Although many different many more humorous moments. understatement, however it seems and drove it bly slipped actresses portray the operators, The actors did a first rate job of por- that was the point. The hope was to Fox. We in a few ex- Rebecca Innis definitely stood out traying their characters. to leave the audience questioning were all ex- tra words to as a rusty-voiced smoker. When After a prolonged inter- what Mike’s problem truly was, cited for make the Mrs. Stevenson fears for her own mission and stage change, “Mike’s thoughts ranged from questions of opening show that safety, she calls the police. Chris Case” began. The main character Mike’s sexuality to simply wonder- night. We much LeRose executes the stereotypical Mike, played by the one and only ing if he was having trouble deal- weren’t per- longer. disinterested Police Chief perfectly. Maht Carolei, reflects on his prob- ing with the everyday pressure of forming that Devon Henderson as Puck However, all Aaron Robinson does double duty lems by manipulating his friends high school. Had it not been for night, but it good things as not only the rookie cop sent to into acting out a series of seemingly Carolei’s ability to create a diverse just so hap- must come fetch some apple pie, but also as disconnected scenes. Mike is an character that is have lacked believ- pened that Riverside was also do- to an end, so the final curtain was the flirtatious doctor, Mrs. insecure high school student, who ability, but the cast and crew man- ing A Midsummer Night’s Dream, drawn for A Midsummer Night’s Stevenson calls in hope of some feels as though he is a disappoint- aged to pull it together and create a and needless to say we wanted to Dream. We celebrated backstage, company. Aaron and Robynne ment to his parents, a joke to his rather intriguing production. see it. Personally, I was terrified; I did happy dances, crashed the set, was anticipating comparisons be- and that was that. Even though we Bar Set High By Best Players tween the two plays, more specifi- were done with performing, we By Echo Columnist and unique, distinguished manner- and collectively. cally between myself and the other weren’t done with Metfest. All the Matt Newton isms. The fairy chorus came to- Puck. The last thing any of us casts were required to be there as On Tuesday, December 5th, The rest of the cast also per- gether in their musical numbers, yet wanted was to be in the ‘bad’ Mid- many nights as possible, preferably the theatre-loving Coquitlam pub- formed wonderfully, always main- each shone individually, contribut- summer’s. all five, so we stuck around. Mike’s lic-as well as some of SD43’s high taining their distinct characters. ing a different dynamic to the However, it turns out that Case had a top-notch performance school student actors-sat down in With some difficult characters to group. Metfest just doesn’t operate like the night after us, going second to Terry Fox Secondary’s theatre, for portray, each student immersed Midsummer’s play-within-a- that. There was no bad blood be- Sector 9, a futuristic play written the second night of Metfest, and themselves fully into the play. play, The Most Lamentable Com- tween the two casts whatsoever. In by Gleneagle drama teacher Mr. watched four plays presented by The staging was amazing in edy and Most Cruel Death of fact, they turned out to be com- Dixon. different Coquitlam schools. that, regardless of whoever had line Pyramus and Thisby brought the pletely different interpretations. All of the plays at Metfest The last play of the night, focus, even the people in the back- entire cast together for the final Same script of course, but the stag- were excellent, one of the standouts Best Acting 12 class’ performance ground were amusing to watch, and scene, (save Puck’s ending solilo- ing was so different that we being Heritage Wood’s The Final of the Shakespearean classic, A had very natural. quy) and saw the play, directed by couldn’t have drawn comparisons Frontier, a spoof on how the teen- Midsummer Night’s Dream, ended Devon Henderson was hilari- craftsman Peter Quince (played by if we wanted to. In fact, I really liked age mind works and the many trials the evening on a high note, and ous as Puck, interacting with the Jonathan Dick, with much atten- Riversides Midsummer’s. After hav- of growing up in the 21st century. never failed to impress with the audience and even serenading one tion to detail), fall apart in front of ing worked on the play for about There were a total of 19 plays at good acting, humour, and even “lucky” audience member, before King Oberon and Queen Titania. two and a half months, seeing it Metfest this year, all of them bring- music, contemporary and classic. sitting on his lap. Although it failed to please done in such a different way was ing something unique and interest- Chris LeRose garnered Despite being on stage for the royals, the Metfest audience really cool. The next night, both ing to the stage, definitely worth much laughter throughout the play, most of the play, with very little to was enormously entertained Midsummer’s and Sorry, Wrong getting home at eleven every night but, even more impressively, had do in some scenes, Henderson re- throughout. Number were up. Unfortunately, we for a week, something more stu- the audience in stitches before the mained in character and didn’t make A Midsummer Night’s were scheduled to perform both dents should experience. So lights even came up. the mistake of simply watching the Dream definitely satisfied director plays on winter formal night, but I goodnight unto you all, give me LeRose, who played a Count play while waiting for cues. Mr. Case’s goals of giving the au- felt more comfortable in my green your hands if we be friends, and Olaf-inspired Bottom, became a The Fairies seemed to be dience more than merely a high wig and tutu than I ever have in a Robin Goodfellow shall restore completely different person on blessed by pixie dust, their perform- school play, and set the bar high little black dress, so personally I felt amends…DRAMA GEEKS UNITE! stage, with a completely new voice ances impressive, both individually for Best productions to come. December 22nd, 2006 CHRISTMAS FEATURE Page 5 Consumer Guide:Wish list for the Holiday Season RAZR vs. Chocolate PS3 vs. The Wii IPOD vs. Creative By Echo Columnist buttons are positioned foolishly close By Echo Columnist really find yourself flipping on the By Echo Columnist Leanne Feichtinger Lauren Jeanneau together, making it rather difficult to Mike Noble radio? Any other mp3 player will Every year, Mac releases a new The need for innovative tech- type anything out without risking The weekend of November 17th always be compared to an iPod. iPod which is better than the last. nology has become overpower- mistakes. Another unwise decision was the beginning of a very hectic For about the same price as an 8 And soon afterwards, other compa- ing, and the push to find the per- made by LG for their new creation was week for the video game world. On GB iPod nano, you could buy your- nies release their versions of the fect cell phone never seems to placing the “end” button on the side Friday the 17th, Playstation 3 was self a 30 GB Creative Zen mp3 iPod. But which one is better, the end. Cell phones, gadgets which of the phone, easily causing acciden- released in North America, followed player. This player offers many of original or the cheaper alternative? were once used simply as means tal hang-ups. by the Nintendo Wii on the 19th, the same features as an iPod video, Mac revolutionized the mp3 player of communication, have now be- Hollywood has picked up on the and with Christmas soon arriving including a large colour screen, with the original iPod, featuring a big come a form of competition in tech- excitement of the RAZR, promoting many people will most likely want and movie-playing capacity. It has screen and a click-wheel. Now, they nology and fashion. the design in popular shows such as one of these systems under their almost the exact dimensions of an keep coming out with new iPods – The Motorola RAZR V3 and ‘24’ and ‘House,’ and I feel inclined to tree. From the initial launch, both iPod video, which means that it’s this one with a colour screen, this the LG Chocolate KG800, two of agree with their decision. The LG consoles sold out opening day. streamlined and the design is (with one smaller, this one able to play the latest phases in technology, Chocolate may easily surpass the People stayed over night for both it’s curved edges) almost, dare I videos. The latest creations, smaller are said to be Motorola the PS3 and the Wii. Experts have say, nicer than that of the iPod. nanos with more (up to 8!) two of the RAZR in re- said that the Wii will be the one that The Zen also gigabytes, are stiffest com- gards to its reigns supreme this season, and I has other fea- also available petition for sleek and am inclined to agree. First off is the tures not in- in 5 different the Christ- fashionable price. The Wii is a very affordable cluded on the colours to suit mas market. style, but its $280, while the PS3 20 gig is $549, nano, including anyone on There are awkward de- and the 60 gig rounds out at about an equalizer. your Christ- many similari- sign and fra- $659 and this is before you buy the Since iPod’s mas list. The ties between gility are games. The Wii has the latest click wheel is new aluminum the two great weak- instalment in the classic Zelda se- patented, com- shell is more petitors are al- phones, such LG Chocolate (left) and Motorola nesses that ries, which has received nothing scratch resist- Ipod Nano (left) and Creative (right) as the small RAZR (right) eclipse its but rave reviews. Whereas the ways searching ant than that megapixel stylish PS3’s main launch title, Resistance: for the next best of the previous generation of the difference in the two cameras, as looks. Fall of Men, has received average thing. Creative might have found nano, and battery life has been upped well as the comparable MP3 play- While the pair of them are not as to alright reviews, and is rated Ma- it, with a touch pad which, much to 24-hours (although its well-known ers and the TFT displays; both of good as they are advertised, the ture, so, sorry for everyone under like the click-wheel, allows you to that iPod batteries never seem to last the gadgets are able to present up RAZR is the lesser of two evils. Its 17. One of the main aspects of scroll through your songs. Crea- as long as Mac advertises them to.) to 256K colours! The petite size of ultra-thin flip phone design is overall these systems is their controllers. tive also added a menu button so The easy-to-use iTunes program these two phones is where the easier to use and more durable than The Wii controller or “Wiimote” is that you can easily change set- enables even the least technologi- contest lies. The RAZR is only the latest from LG. The Chocolate a revolutionary invention which tings and view file details more cally savvy to easily add music to 13.9 mm thick and isn’t much larger may have stand-out style, but that allows players to feel more interac- easily than on an iPod. A few other their ‘pod, create playlists, or burn than a credit card, but the Choco- hardly makes up for its faulty durabil- tive with the game. For example, in features that the Creative Zen CDs. Once you have an iPod, you late is a competitive and light- ity (though the RAZR doesn’t fall far Twilight Princess, you actually boasts are an FM radio and a voice open up a vast array of accessories weight 15mm thick. behind.) have to swing the Wiimote in order recorder – so you won’t have to to choose from. Most of them are The real hype though, is behind Phone’s such as these have been to swing the sword that your char- spend money on those add-ons. overpriced, but some are ingenious; the contrasting designs of the two touted as the latest in fashion and acter has in the game. Playstation Also, the rechargeable battery is take, for example, the iTalk, which phones. technology, but maybe the hype is 3 has also adapted the motion sen- removable, so you won’t have to allows you to record sound on your The Chocolate has developed a greater than the reality. A Nokia de- sor approach by installing Sixaxis send in your player for a pricey iPod, or the iKaraoke, which sends modern touch-sensitive naviga- sign for instance, provides equal if technology in their revamped con- battery replacement like you do music to your stereo minus the vo- tion board. This, along with its not better results than the LG Choco- trollers, although the sixaxis is with iPods. All things considered, cals so you can sing your own songs. alternative ‘slider,’ is something late or the Motorola RAZR phones, mainly used for driving and pilot I would recommend the iPod for Ipod and Nike have even teamed up that sets this phone apart from all and much more durability, So maybe games. If you’re a fan of graphics, the casual music listener, since it to create Nike +, so you can jog and the rest, but perhaps not in the that’s what you should hope to see and can afford it, the Playstation 3 is smaller and can easily fit in your track your progress on your iPod. way they would have hoped. Un- under the tree on Christmas morning, is for you, but if you enjoy classic pocket. However, if you think that One downside to the iPod is that it like the clamshell RAZR, in which because, just because something styl- gameplay for a cheaper price, then you will need 7500 songs and don’t has no radio. However, with 2000 its classic push buttons are spaced ish and fashionable, doesn’t mean maybe you should ask for a mind a slighter bigger size, then go songs to listen to, how often will you relatively far apart, the Chocolate’s it’s of better quality. Nintendo Wii under the tree. for the Creative! 10 Ways to Save Money During the Holidays Contest - Win a Sub! By Echo Columnist: Jordyn Delville-Pratt Across Down 1.Five little words: It’s the thought 5.Find the sales! Don’t buy any- 9.Do-it-yourself. Bring out the 1. Number of reindeer 2. Where Santa makes his toys. that counts. thing for full price. artsy-fartsy side of you and learn Santa has. 3. What you deck the halls with. 2.Go for the look. It doesn’t have 6.Avoid the mall like the plague. to decorate. Buy cheap dollar store 5. Has a red nose. 4. Where you hang your to be expensive; it just has to look No good can come from shopping at picture frames or tin boxes and cre- 6. Santa’s helpers. stockings. like it is. the mall at this time of the year. ate. Paper and glitter go a long way 3.Value Village. More of a value, 7.Don’t buy for yourself; you re- for a small price. Drop off entries at the office for a chance to win a sub. less of a village - but you are guaran- ceive a plethora of gifts on Christmas 10. If you like eggnog, buy your Dobrila Russell can pick up last months prize in room 311. teed to find some good stuff there. morning, you don’t need more. eggnog from Costco, and if you 4.Only buy gifts for important 8. Give the gift of time, guaranteed don’t like eggnog, consider your- people. brother that you have only to get a grateful response. self a few dollars richer than those who do. ‘Tis the Season to go Broke By Echo Columnist Jordyn Delville-Pratt Canadian’s spent $3.2 billion in 2004- Christmas presents for various rea- Christmas is one of those times in and that was just in department sons. Some spend because it is a the year that people tend to know no stores. way of showing their friends and limits when it comes to spending The total sum spent for Christmas family how much they appreciate money. It doesn’t matter how many in 2004 was $34.5 billion! To put that them, while others purchase early extra shifts are picked up, or how in perspective, you could purchase gifts because it is expected and much money they put away for this 985,714,285 iPods at $350 dollars they just like to spend money and time of year, the truth is, that Christ- apiece for that much money. have it strangely justified. mas is now all about presents. So why do we as a culture During the Christmas season, it According to recent stats, the av- spend that much money on presents is expected that you give presents, erage American spends $1.22 for for a season that was originally a but if you are going to add to the every $1.00 that he/she makes dur- religious holiday? Is it because we consumerism of Christmas, at least ing the holiday season. Now, it is are a culture of greed and excess? do so for the right reasons. This unreasonable to think that is only an Do we really need that much stuff? Christmas season, limit your spend- American problem because the truth Of course not! But that isn’t going ing to what is needed and remember is that Canadian’s are just as bad. to change anything. People buy what Christmas is really about. Page 6 ENTERTAINMENT December 22, 2006 Christmas CD Reviews: Tune Into The Season!

By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist Farhan Devji Farhan Devji Farhan Devji Matt Newton Matt Newton

It is considered to be one of If you’re looking for a unique I am not Destiny’s Child’s The album starts off with an Juno and Grammy award- the greatest Christmas albums to and stylized assortment of expres- biggest fan by any means, but I indie-feeling track, Rufus Wain- winning Vancouverite Sarah ever hit the charts, but this was not sive holiday songs, you need to get must admit that in the past I have wright’s “Spotlight on Christmas”, McLachlan’s newest Wintersong, always the case. When it was first out and pick up a copy of this CD enjoyed their music to some extent. and the thirteen other songs plays a Christmas album is one unlike any released in 1957, “White Christmas” right away. “Christmas Interpreta- That being said, I must say this al- with many different genres. Mean- she has released before. One of the was the subject of some major con- tions” offers newly composed or bum was simply bad. Maybe that’s ingful lyrics and a nice harmony best songs of the album, a cover of troversy. Several Americans were arranged Christmas songs in a mod- a little harsh; the title track “8 Days make “Rudy” a song worth your Joni Mitchell’s “River”, really outraged by Presley’s idea of com- ern R&B style. This is one of the of Christmas” had quite the catchy time. Badly Drawn Boy’s cleverly- makes you understand, and even bining his “punk” and “rock” style only Christmas albums I’ve heard beat and “A DC Christmas Med- titled “Donna and Blitzen” had an relate to, her desire to skate away with traditional Christmas classics that could have numerous songs ley” was a very original track with old-school, Grease-esque sound, from everything. Only one song such as “Silent Night,” and “O Lit- atop the billboards when it’s NOT a entertaining collection of kid’s but felt as though it should have could possibly find a place on tle Town of Bethlehem.” Elvis the holiday season. The “Boys” Christmas carols, such as “Santa had a sturdier chorus. Some songs most people’s playlists after the rocked his way through “Santa did include a classic carols on this Claus is Coming to Town,” aren’t so great; “Christmas Song” Christmas spirit has worn off, and Bring My Baby Back” and put his album, among them “Silent Night,” “Frosty,” and “Holly, Jolly Christ- by Dave Matthews Band didn’t that’s the afore mentioned “River”, mark on “Santa Claus is Back in “Cold December Nights” and a mas.” Overall, the vocals were de- draw me in whatsoever, and The which is still very wintery, but Town,” drastically altering these beautiful version of “Let it Snow.” cent but I was surprised with the Flaming Lips’ weird-voiced and could still possibly be seen as ap- admired songs, while maintaining I haven’t heard a lot of their music, self-promoting tone. “Platinum computerized rendition of “White ply in warmer months. their up-beat tempo. “The King” but that will soon change after lis- Bells” reflected on the group’s Christmas” was just weird. Songs Existing McLachlan fans and incorporating his unique and dis- tening to this wonderful album. I success (platinum albums), and in that won’t be listened to much in- those with a fond appreciation of tinctive style in each song has cre- was enlightened by the insightful “8 Days of Christmas,” Beyoncé clude “Green Christmas” by the Christmas and it’s music will defi- ated one of the finest Christmas al- messages the harmonious and Knowles boasts about how “On the Barenaked Ladies and “It’s The nitely enjoy this blend of modern bums I’ve heard to date. Despite soulful tracks conveyed. Virtually eighth day of Christmas, [her] baby Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and classic holiday music, which all the ethical questions regarding every song in one way or another gave to [her] a pair of Chloe shades by Martina Sobrara. If you’re look- also features contributions by this album, people soon learned to contains themes of love, the joy of and a diamond belly ring.” Unfor- ing for a CD that offers Christmas Diana Krall and Barenaked Ladies’ sit back and enjoy all the splendid giving and concern for the home- tunately, this is one album where music with a variation of sounds, Jim Creeggan. renditions “White Christmas” had less. 4.5/5 Beyoncé and the rest of the group this is what you’re looking for. to offer. 4/5 did not reach their full potential. 3.5/5 2/5 2/5 Tournado StormsVancouver The Holiday: Christmas Chick Flick Flops By Echo Columnist Mike Noble By Echo Columnist Katie Glover The Queen Elizabeth Thea- hit “Lets get %#@!ed up and die” The words enlightening, Iris’s brother and Amanda’s new somewhat inspiring, many of the tre was packed with fans on Thurs- as well as my personal favourite, heartwarming and boring come to English love interest. Amanda im- scenes between them were uninter- th day, December 7 for the long “Capital H.” After a strong hour mind when thinking of the new mediately takes a liking to him, esting and seemed almost unnec- awaited “Tournado,” headlined by set, Motion City Soundtrack took Christmas movie “The Holiday.” based on his startling good looks, essary. It isn’t until over half-way The All American Rejects. The their leave to the applause of fans. The movie tells a through the movie that Jack show was previously cancelled in Once the lengthy set change was story of two women, Iris Black’s character, Miles, re- the summer but the band eventu- completed, The All American Re- (Kate Winslet) and ally appears. Iris becomes ally rescheduled the tour after some jects hit the stage, opening with the Amanda (Cameron Diaz), friends with Miles, but like health issues in the band. Boys popular song “Dirty Little Secret.” who are unhappy with every man she knows, he Like Girls took the stage first and Front man Tyson Ritter quickly in- their love lives. The has a girlfriend. It is ex- played a number of songs off their troduced the band as they began women both have two tremely strange seeing Jack newly released self titled debut, in- playing their latest single “Top of very different lives, but Black in a serious role. Al- cluding hit single “Hero/Heroine.” the World.” The Rejects were very are joined by a common though he occasionally al- Up next was the Minnesota based entertaining all night playing to the need for a long vacation. lows his comedic side to Motion City Soundtrack. The audience and telling stories of their They meet over the web show through and elicits crowd quickly got into their per- adventures. One story was of four and end up deciding to many laughs from the audi- formance due to the activity and men trapped at sea, and how they switch houses through a ence, his jokes do not re- stage presence of the band’s paddled and paddled until they ‘home exchange pro- ally seem to fit his suppos- keyboardist, who was dancing and reached land, the land being Van- gram’ over the Christmas edly spineless character. swinging his keyboard in various couver, Canada. They then pro- holidays. Although laughs are ways. They performed their cult claimed that they were the four men, I must warn you few and far between, the and that on their jour- that this movie is defi- movie does deliver some ney they wrote a nitely a chick flick. Girls, plot surprises which sepa- brand new song for if you were to force your rate it from the typical pre- Vancouver. After the boyfriend to sit through dictable chick flick. While built anticipation, the the long drawn out some events are expected, band broke into their scenes where nothing there were some twists in the first single, and all time really happens, then I can plot that I would never have hit “Swing, Swing.” guarantee that you will guessed. The movie also They then closed with not be getting any amaz- stays true to the Christmas “It Ends Tonight” and ing Christmas presents. spirit; the characters grow, left the stage. The I found that many fall in love and end up danc- crowd quickly noticed parts of the movie seemed to drag when he shows up drunk on her ing near a Christmas tree. that they never played before anything very interesting doorstep. They end up spending Overall, I’d say that this their hit song “Move happened. It took a very long time the night together and things keep movie is more of a renter. It is still Along,” but the band for the girls to board the plane, set- rolling from there. worth seeing, but perhaps not came back on stage tle into their houses, and then to Meanwhile, Iris, who is in worth paying $10.95 to see. When and closed with the actually meet anyone in their new California, does not find a new love watching this movie, you will be aforementioned song, countries. I was ready to drop into so quickly. Instead, she befriends able to get a few good laughs, a much to the delight of a coma, but luckily, Jude Law ap- a ninety-year old retired movie good Christmas feeling, and if noth- the ecstatic crowd. peared. Jude Law plays Graeme, writer. Although the old man is cute, ing else, you will get to stare at Jude and the story of their friendship is Law. Friday, December 22nd, 2006 BLUE DEVIL SPORTS Page 7 LAX Season really since we’re completing own- Best Wrestles To The Top LAX Season ing our competition.” by Echo Reporter: th wrestlers earned very respectable placed 5 . Begins The senior team played Spectrum Elizabeth The 5th (Rebecca Innis) and 6th ( Ian Lee). War On The Floor’s Saturday Elite (Victoria) winning 10-1. Then, they From December 8th to the 9th, the Overall, the team was thrilled with by Echo Reporter matches were open to opposing Amber MacDonald played arch-rival New West and lost Charles Best Wrestling Team par- their achievements. Rebecca Innis 7-6. The seniors finished second in ticipated in the remarked on how “ex- The Dr. Charles Best Field La- their group and had to play Claremont War On The tremely impressed” she crosse Club traveled to Victoria for in the semi-finals. Claremont is a Floor tournament was by the results, es- the First Annual Claremont Spartan lacrosse “Academy School” and has in Chilliwack. pecially of the newcom- Shoot Out. High school lacrosse been practicing daily since early Sep- Several wrestlers ers: “I’m interested to teams traveled from Edmonton, tember. Our seniors struggled early were rewarded for see how they do when Kelowna, Washington State, the and couldn’t overcome a slow start their efforts. All they learn new tech- Lower Mainland and the Island to and ended up losing 11-4. Matthew eighteen players niques.” She also adds play in the tournament. Beers states “Our team played well attended the that “Monday’s cardio Best brought forty boys to the in the late stages against New West, Novice meet on training paid off!” Like- tournament and entered teams in but unfortunately placed second in the 8th, where a wise, Mr. Coops was both the Senior and Junior Divi- pool two.” “With great coaching majority of the really pleased with the sions. Mr. Fridge, Mr. House, Aaron staff and an abundance of talent medals were pre- wrestlers: “They are Brascia and Jordan Weir accompa- from the back line we will hopefully sented. Earning training hard, commit- nied the team as coaches. “Both pull together for the Blue Devil Clas- Gold in their re- ted, and willing to teams are very talented this year, sics.” spective catego- learn.” and should both do very well this The team played a good game ries were Ian Lee There are many season,” stated Mr. House considering the length of time that and Rebecca positive changes The junior team’s first game was the Claremont seniors had put into Innis. Several from the previous against Kelowna. They had very training.The lacrosse season is set members (Ryan year. “The size and little competition in the tournament, to begin before the Christmas break. O’Hearn, successes have gone easily winning their round robin Hopefully the snow will melt quickly Cameron up significantly,” games. They beat Mercer Island and the teams will be able to get back Whitmore, says Mr. Coops. For (Washington State) in the semis and onto the fields. Best is favored to Hannah the first time in Best’s then won the Finals 14 – 1 against win the Junior Division and should Sukarow, wrestling history, the host Claremont. Cody Craven was make the Final Four at the Annual Stephanie team has acquired a named MVP in the Final game. Championships hosted by Best, Glover, and second coach, Mr. Emerson Scharnberg states “Our March 7 through 10th . Jimmy Jaeggle. Junior team is working hard, which Mahaffey) received Silver medals squads from outside of BC, such as The Wrestling team is looking within their specific divisions. As Alberta and the States. Advancing forward to other informal League well, Laura MacMillan and Ryan to this next round were Rebecca meets and future trips to Kamloops th Butt finished in 4 while Callum Innis, Ian Lee and Laura MacMillan. and Port Alberti. Bremner and Marina Saundry Within their categories, the Best

MVP’s of the Month by Echo Reporters Elizabeth The & Nicole Ugali

Rebecca Innis is known to her The month’s male MVP is Cody friends as a talkative, lively and Craven. This Grade 10 student is out-there kind of girl. She has al- a middie on the Junior Boys ways been involved with sports Lacrosse Team. In a recent and now in grade twelve, she is the tournament, Cody earned MVP undeclared captain of Charles status for his consistently fine Best’s wrestling team. At the performance. He helped lead the team’s most recent tournament, team to victory in the final gold Rebecca earned an impressive first medal game, scoring two goals place within her division and rep- and three assists. Excelling both resented Best in the Elite. She has offensively and defensively, Cody been involved with sports such as is an all-around player. Mr. House the swim team, cross country team, characterizes him as a “very rugby and wrestling. In many of talented player who always makes her team mates’ eyes, she is the the right play.” He also adds: perfect athlete: naturally support- “Cody is almost as good looking ive, energetic and enthusiastic and as me!” With a positive attitude welcoming. You can always count and top-notch skills, Cody has on Rebecca to pull it through and rightfully earned this month’s always have a smile on her face. MVP award. Page 8 BLUE DEVIL SPORTS Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Best Finishes Strong at the HSBC Tournament By Echo Reporter Josh Bloomfield Freeman played superbly, leading best senior boys’ basketball team after three games their tournament the number one ranked The Charles Best Blue his team in scoring. Other ever. was done. With such a strong Handsworth Royals fell to number Devils’ season began with high standouts were David Joyce, Scott Entering the tournament, team, it was a bit of a four ranked Vancouver College expectations in the HSBC Redwood, Chris Seidel and Karim Best was not ranked provincially disappointment how the Fighting Irish in a minor upset. The tournament. The Blue Devils had a Hemmings. Jordan Nijjer and but had received an honorable tournament played out. play of Handsworth’s excessively chance to play against Manny Haider were strong off the mention as a team to watch. Undoubtedly a team with this hyped-up star, center Rob Sacre- Handsworth but they who has earned himself a unexpectedly fell to McMath 75- scholarship to Gonzaga-was not 55 in their first game. Despite a Karim Hemmings taking the opposition to school enough to overcome the first-round loss to a much fighting Irish’s shooting weaker opponent, the Devils proficiency. That night, two were able to rebound and beat Blue Devils, Chris Seidel and the Sir Charles Tupper Tigers in Scott Redwood, also earned their own building. $1500 scholarships for The next day they had a excellence as scholastic- huge game against the Windsor athletes. Dukes of North Vancouver. Best This tournament should was fortunate enough to be able prove as a good launching pad to play in their own gym. The for the Blue Devils who now fans came in massive waves and gear up for some exhibition the atmosphere was electric. games before beginning the The team fed off the crowd and season in January. On played their best game of the December 14, the team headed Photo by Chris Tse Photo by Chris tournament, crushing the Dukes to Toronto in what should be a by 20. The bleachers were good measure of how good this packed with enthusiastic team really is. They showed students. Best started and finished bench. The performance in this However, because of their earlier many solid players will certainly what Best can expect in the rest of strong, pulling off a victory to end tournament has set high loss to Mcmath, Best ended up on rebound. the season-a team that, when in the the tournament on a high note. Sam expectations for what may be the the wrong side of the draw and The tournament came to a right frame of mind, has the

close on Saturday December 9 as potential to do great things. Photos by Farhan Devji Farhan by Photos

David Joyce Karim Hemmings Sam Freeman Chris Seidel Scott Redwood Power Forward Point Guard Shooting Guard Center Small Forward Junior Boys Start Well Canucks Christmas Wish List By Echo Reporter the ball better, leading to fewer Cynthia Assen turnovers.” Eric Innes received the 10 Things the Canucks Want From Santa The junior boys basketball team’s ‘Tournament All-Star’ team started their pre-season off on award. Jeremiah Moreno said he By Echo Reporter rd Josh Bloomfield a pretty good foot, placing 3 in “provided leadership and encour- Best’s 4th annual tournament. De- agement while leading in points 10) Horseshoes: The Canucks definitely need to start getting some luck feating Centennial in their last scored” while Adrien D’Andrade 9) A shooter tutor: For Burrows, Kesler, Bulis and Cooke to practice their shooting game, the boys won 2 of their 3 said, “Innes scored, rebounded, 8) Brent Sopel’s hair for Kevin Bieksa: It worked for Sopel, maybe it will help Bieksa games. They played good defence and defended better than anyone 7) Swedish Meatballs: So Naslund, the Sedins, Ohlund, and Edler don’t get hungry and improved their offence as well. else and was a strong leader on the 6) A defibrillator on the bench: For Trevor Linden in between shifts. “We worked hard, hustled, court.” 5) New jerseys: With these jerseys the Canucks have never got past the second round and executed offence well most of The team’s goal for this sea- 4) Defense Doctor: To stop all these defensemen going down with injuries the time,” team captain Brendan son is to improve their skills every 3) A tinted visor for Jan Bulis: So no one knows who he is Gajjar commented. When asked practice, develop good team chem- 2) The return of the Russian rocket: There wouldn’t be scoring problems with Pavel in the lineup what could’ve been done better, istry, execute their offensive and 1) Brian Burke back: The man who brought the Sedins to Vancouver has the Ducks flying high. Damian Saramet-Comsa replied, defensive strategies, and to even- “We could have improved on our tually win the Coquitlam District offensive looks and taken care of Championship.