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BY NADYA BELL be issues that will have to be worked figures the application procedure will lion to buy the student loan debts on as time goes on, but we see this as not change much, but services will be from the private bank currently hold­ The provincial government is starting being clearly in the students best in­ improved when the system becomes a ing the loans. This is the total ofall stu­ The Muse takes you inside. to feel the pinch of student debt in a terests," said John Ottenheimer, min­ locally run program, as opposed to one dent loans held in Newfoundland and research into keepingyour real fashion, now that the accountants ister of education. administrated on Bay Street. Labrador since 2000. healthy and in an 600 pieces included $22o-million of student debt Ottenheimer says this is an opportu­ But to take over the program, the until you're dead. Page 15 on the provincial tab. nity to improve services to students. He government must borrow $220-mil- :f: CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Many people are worried the prov­ ince's strained finances will lead to an increase in tuition if university and college funding is decreased. Last August, CIBC decided they Oil program ready to roll would no longer be involved in the stu­ dent loan business, and the province agreed to officially take over the stu­ BY ]ESSICA MONTES Peninsula of Newfoundland. Her inter­ would respond: "I want to boss boys dent loan program on April1, 2004. est in engineering was sparked when around." The hopes of students and officials With five students set to become the she was chosen as one of the first par­ Since receiving her degree in engi­ are that the government will improve first bearers of the master's in oil and ticipants of Women in Science and neering from Memorial University, the structure of the provincial student gas studies degree, Memorial's newest Engineering (WISE) when it began Norman has worked with several oil loan system, which students have of­ and most controversial graduate pro­ in 1988. companies. She was employed with ten complained is both slow and dif­ gram begins this month. Her career decision was inspired by Husky Oil for the past three years, ficult to use. Among the five candidates in the a desire for a management position. and the company is paying for her to "We're optimistic about this whole program is Penny Norman, a young When asked as a child what she want­ earn her master's in oil and gas stud­ exercise. It's very new, and there may woman from Grisquet on the Northern ed to do when she grew up, Norman ies (MOGS) degree. Memorial University held a recep­ tion on Monday night in Gushue Hall to mark the start of the master's in oil Day of Action amnesty passed and gas studies program. Last year, the university Senate, the academ­ BY NADYA BELL AND KAYA PAYNE participate in the Day of Action with Newfoundland and Labrador, as well ic body that governs the addition of no fear of academic repercussions. as in other provinces. "Considering the new courses and programs, approved Senate passed a resolution on Jan. 13 The Day of Action is a nationwide recent happenings in the province, I the program. in support of students involved with show of support for low post-second­ think it is best to have a demonstra­ The degree offers petroleum com­ the Day of Action, organized by the ary tuition. In St. John's, MUNSU VP tion on Feb. 4," he said. pany employees an overview of all the Canadian Federation of Students for Academic Jessica Magalios will orga­ "It's been a pretty scary couple of aspects of the oil and gas industry in Feb.4. nize a rally at the clock tower outside weeks for the student movement with a compressed format. The entire pro­ The resolution states that the the Smallwood Centre. The event will the warnings about budget cuts, and gram takes one year, with classes and Memorial University Senate encour­ take place around midday, and will fea­ everybody's pretty tense about what lectures staggered in three three-week ages academic units and prdfessors ture a number of speeches. could befall students in the next few sessions that take place off-campus. to be flexible in making alternate ar­ Keith Dunne, provincial chairper­ months ... so it's a good time to have Students spend the rest of their time rangements for students. Those who son of the Canadian Federation of a Day of Action," said Magalios. learning via the Internet. are absent from classes between 12:00 Students, stated that student interest pm and 2:oo pm on Feb. 4 are free to in the Day of Action was high both in :f: CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 :j: CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Always prompt and courteous

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:f: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 budget predictions. "It's just pulled out of a hat to in­ ['Fo;;or-:informadon =t:;-t;;- I flate the deficit for this year so he could do the things Student Volunteer Bureau The expense does not sit well with the province's fi­ that he wants to do, that's to freeze wages and maybe in­ uc 4001 nances, which are currently the subject of much contro­ crease tuition." I 737-4301, [email protected] versy. On Jan. 5, the provincial government released the "This $220-million is not the bogeyman that they've I ~ownload the results of an external financial review of the province's made it out to be. And I think quite honestly that they've Volunteer Incentive Program finances, and Premier Danny Williams delivered a State used it to a certain extent to their advantage to inflate their I Handbook of the Province address. numbers," said Dunne. I ~ww. mun. ca/ student/ careerexploration/ I studentvolunteer Williams painted a grim picture of the province's fi­ For all of the $22o-million to be a long-term debt, it L ______J nances in his address: "If this would mean that no students [situation] continues, we are in paid back their student loan. very real danger ofdrowning in I believe that the government, however, has cho­ After the default rate, estimated our own debt. sen to use this kind of information as a kind at 25 per cent, the government is "We can only conduct col­ of a smokescreen for an agenda that they had left with $55-million ofoutstand­ lective bargaining based upon planned to implement in any event. ing or bad debt. the fiscal realities that we all -Provincial NDP leader jack Harris As the government guaranteed face, and we should only reach all student loans when the system agreements that we can af- was run by a private bank, the ford. Otherwise, we merely postpone the inevitable," cost of defaulted loans is not new for the government. said Williams. Dunne says the government is sending the message that Many people take this to mean that government students are negligent in their debt, when student loans ac­ WOilK AT ONE OF THE FINEST cutbacks in the next budget will lead to a tuition in­ tually have a better return rate than other loans. He also crease in the future for students in Newfoundland and says when the default rates are dealt with internally, in­ 811HHEil C:AH:fS IJ' THE 11.8.! Labrador. stead of paid to a bank, the government will actually save "My concern is that they may cut funding or freeze money by administrating the loan system. 1. Meet staff members from around the world. funding to the university, and the university would have Harris said the revised budget was an accounting change, 2. Enjoy days off in New York and Boston. no other choice but to raise tuition," said Gerry Reid, and doesn't affect the financial situation of the province. Liberal opposition critic for education. Unpaid loans are still going to be a cost to the province, 3. Spend a summer in a wonderful camp setting The Conservative Party was firm in their commitment as they were previously when the provincial government (mountain views, lakefront vistas, state of the art facility) to a tuition freeze during the election campaign, and de­ guaranteed the loans. 4. Challenge yourself to thrive in a new environment spite the speculation about cutbacks, Ottenheimer does Harris was also cynical about the tone of the govern­ 5. Watch kids grow and learn. not anticipate an increase in post-secondary tuition. ment's budget predictions. "I think the special review, the Concerned about the cutbacks causing a repetition so-called outside review, was a waste of money, and that 6. Gain international work experience. (great for your resume) of the tuition raises of the early 1990s under Clyde the auditor-general knew all these things, including the Wells, Canadian Federation issue of student debt." We offer a competitive salary, travel expenses and we are of Students' (CPS) provincial "These were not new items. chair Keith Dunne said: "In As the new minister, I am not anticipating any These were things that were on· part of the only camps in the US to be a US Government these times of trimming the increase in tuition for post-secondary students going matters inside the depart­ sponsor for summer work visas- no hassles! fat and streamlining, there's a for next year. ment of finance that were well lot to be concerned about." - Education Minister John Ottenheimer known about, and did not need Apply Online Today in the staff area of: Student Jackie Adams is also to be included into government concerned about the rising cost revenue or governmental obliga- of university. "It's outrageous," she said. "I can't afford tions this year," he said. books, but I need them, so I'll probably have to do with­ The real issue was lost, according to Dunne. "They've www.campwinadu.com out food." offloaded $220-million of debt onto individual people in However, the Conservative government's deficit num­ Newfoundland and Labrador." hers are actually predictions for next year, and they in­ "The changes to the federal way of doing things under Representative will be at MUN on Friday, Jan. 23rd in clude the $220-million loan and other future expenses, Paul Martin back in the early- to mid-9os is all part of what according to NDP leader Jack Harris. has created the high student debt ... and the $220-million Room 415, Education Bldg., at 12:00pm and 1:00pm for a The Liberals did not include the $220-million in their is clear evidence of it," said Harris. budget estimates for 2003 because the loans are not as­ "It has created a bogeyman out of the student loan brief information session. Just stop in! sumed by the government until April 2004, after the system, because, basically, while this is a one-time pur­ current fiscal year. chase of the student loans from the banks, this is actu­ This led many to speculate that the government is de­ ally, in the long run, going to save the government mon· Email [email protected] for more info! liberately overestimating the provincial deficit to justify ey," said Dunne. extreme cutbacks in public services. Reid says the Liberals planned to further reduce tu­ "I believe it was done to make the debt seem as large ition beyond the 26 per cent decrease over the past three as it could possibly be. They wanted to have the worst years. case scenario to present to the people of Newfoundland Ottenheimer is looking forward to his meeting with CPS and Labrador to justify as much cuts as they could," student leaders in Gander this weekend, and there will be said Harris. a signing agreement within the next few weeks to formal­ Reid was more skeptical about the validity of the ize the handover of the student loan system. January 8, 2004 News Page 3 Code of Conduct drafted for students Alberta snags former Memorial BY NADYA BELL bility to attend lectures and classes. Now, that's However, Dugga.n felt the purpose of the Code fine. However, you can't force students to go to of Conduct will likely be to serve as a preamble Anew committee headed by Dean of Student class." Clauses like this would be unreasonable to the university constitution or calendar. vice-president Affairs Lilly Walker is outlining the rights and to impose on students, he says. "A lot of other universities have a Code of responsibilities of students at Memorial. Dean Walker was unavailable for comment Conduct.... So, I guess if someone else has it, BY JESSICA MONTES According to MUNSU VP External Thorn to elaborate on the purpose of the committee. then we should have it too," said Duggan. Duggan, a member of the committee, their work Kevin Keough, former Memorial vice-president was to design good behaviour practices for stu­ for research, is heading west following his ap­ dents. However, the work of the committee is Gotta make this money pointment as president and CEO of the Alberta unable to be enforced on campus. Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. "They established a code of conduct for stu­ The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical dents, including rights and responsibilities for Research (AHFMR), established in 1980, provides what students have, [such as] a right to not be financial resources to researchers in health. The harassed in class, and they have a responsibility Albertan provincial government invested $300- to be nice to other students," said Duggan. million initially, but since then, AHFMR dis­ In other universities, such as Dalhousie, tributed more than twice that amount to over a code of conduct became a binding agree­ Boo researchers. ment for students both on and off campus. The new president will work with AHFMR's This gives the administration the right to ex­ board of trustees to improve the quality of health pel students or reprimand them for behavior, research. When he takes over in July, he will also even off campus. steer the foundation as it seeks to help Canadians Under this code, Dalhousie students can be through its research. expelled for activities such as noise complaints Keough joins AHFMR with an impressive re­ or marijuana convictions at their home or in sume. As well as being the first VP Research and their private life, according to Duggan. International Relations at Memorial, he was also He said the committee was quite concerned chosen to be the first chief scientist of Health with the nature of their code. "The general Canada in 2001. consensus or ethos was that students' rights Since graduating with a doctorate \rom the and responsibilities wouldn't be hard or en­ University of Toronto in 1971, Keough con­ forceable." centrated his research on lung surfactants and This means the Code of Conduct would not membranes, and lipid-protein interactions, be binding on students, and while it will out­ among others. line how students should behave, it would not The presidential role of an organization is be enforced. nothing new for Keough. In the past, he headed. Making the Code of Conduct binding would the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies present several complications, including mak­ and the Canadian Association of University ing it compatible with the university calendar, Research Administrators. says Duggan. The sweeping rules could be in­ He is involved with many organizations, terpreted in many different ways, and would be including the Canadian Institutes for Health difficult to adjust according to the calendar. Research, Genome Canada (which he helped Even so, Duggan says student leaders have MATIHEw MURRAY found), the Canadian Centre for Fisheries problems with the wording of the Code. As with the beginning of every term, students started wading through the bureaucracy of Inno~ation, and the Newfoundland and Labrador "There's one line that students have a responsi- their student loans. Science Centre. First class of master's in oil and gas studies hits the books

:f CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 posed to start last September, but co-ordinator Gerrit Maureau had "a hell of a time" trying to There was a lot of controversy about the pro­ get candidates for it. He hopes MOGS will be gram when it was first proposed due to its high successful this time around. cost of $3o,ooo per student, which is sometimes "It's been put together very well," says Parker. paid for by the student's employer. Student "I hope it takes off." unionists at Memorial felt the program was Another instructor flown in from the U.K., elitist because of its high price and the level of Julian West will provide students with the big corporate investment. picture of the petroleum industry to introduce Funding for the MOGS program has exceed­ the program. One topic he discussed in his first ed sso-million US. picture is the sensitivity of the price of oil to However, Memorial touted the program as its world events. key to becoming more competitive in the edu­ "Oil is a political commodity, so all the time, cation market for business executives, and as an what is going on in the world drives the oil example of local innovation, because the pro­ price," said West. gram is the first of its kind. Issues such as unusual weather, problems with This week's reception was attended by 31 peo­ Japanese nuclear reactors, and tension in world ple, mostly from the engineering and earth sci­ political climate contributed to the rise in oil ences departments, including John Crosbie, prices recently, he says. chancellor of the university. It's too soon to see if there are any flaws in Richard Parker, a guest lecturer brought in the program, says West. But, students will be from London for MOGS, says the program is challenged by the substantial workload when awonderful development for the industry. He they jump back and forth between classes and MATTHeW MURRAY hopes his 35 years of experience in the field will work. The attendees of the launch of the master's program in oil and gas studies were a little sub- aid students. "It's quite a challenge for students, three dued, but celebrated in their own way. "I've been there, done that, and built up a rep­ times, three blocks, for three weeks, and to go ertoire of experience .... Hopefully, we can get back and to carry on doing their jobs.... Quite gineering and sciences, as well as to seriously try, she says they enjoy a greater opportunity for that back to the students," he said. a shock," he said. consider employment in the oil and gas sector. advancement than men in the same situation. Parker says the program was initially sup- Norman encourages women to get into en- Because of the shortage of women in the indus- With files from Nadya Bell and Kaya Payne Studentsl Experience Recreation with THE LUDRKS In a hurry some days? The Works has so much to do, with so little required! No fancy workout gear needed; just grab your indoor sneakers and experience a walk around Not sure of how to get started? Interested in a tour or setting up an the indoor track. Have a little more time? Change into your workout gear and take orientation? Call Sherri Lomond at 737-3786 or e-mail advantage of the variety of programs & equipment. To gain access, give your student [email protected] to schedule an orientation or information session. ID card to the Field House Customer Service Centre and receive your access band. Students interested in other Health & Wellness Education Get Active. Be Health-y. Feel Great. visit www. mun. ca/studentlanswers/well nessed Visit us online at Every BODY- Ever:Y' THING- www. theworksonline.ca Are you a survivor of Sexual Abuse? We Can Help You. Bob Buckingham Law Offices Call739.6688 and talk to us about your rights. .•. making the justice system work for you. All calls are kept confidential. E-Mall: [email protected] Page4 News January 8, 2004 More fanfare for information commons Service now open to students, but still in development

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Students were encouraged to make some noise in the library last Friday, as a jazz band played during the opening of the information com­ mons. The Queen Elizabeth II Library held a grand opening on Jan. 9 for the computer-based cen­ tre, located on the main floor of the library. Students, faculty, and staff will be able to re­ search more effectively in an interactive en­ vironment. The desks are organized to facilitate com­ munication between library users, but the space is not intended strictly for research, as the writing and math help centres will soon be available. Nova Cane provided live entertainment, a sax quintet from Memorial's School of Music. They kicked off the excitement with catchy tunes like "Summertime" and "I Got Rhythm." Three door-prizes were drawn near the end of the reception. The lucky students won a Viewsonic monitor, a PalmPilot, and a book­ bag filled with goodies, including certificates from Extreme Pita and Metrobus. The enthusiastic celebration shouldn't be a surprise. Now students, faculty, and staff can not only research, but also type up and print a finished product all in one place. "You'll be able to do word processing, you'll be able to get help doing a PowerPoint presentation, or if you need to create a webpage, or [if] you need to put something into a spreadsheet. We're hop­ ing students can come in and do their research from start to finish, in the library," said Karen Lippold, information services librarian. The library partnered with Computing and Communications and the Writing Centre to create the information com mons. "There's some very sophisticated software. That software was developed by Computer Science," explained Wilfred Bussey, direc­ tor of the Department of Computing and Communications. Bussey also spoke about an additional fea­ ture on the web portal with regards to the li­ brary's computers. "We released into our web portal a channel which allows all machines in this environment, which is several hundred now, to be seen ... so you can see the seats that will be available." This is not only available in the library, but wherever a computer lab ex­ ists. Students can now log on to the web por­ tal to check what seats are available at comput­ er labs before visiting them. "Everyone in the library and Computing and Communications is enthusiastic, so I think it means we'll be working together to figure out anything that needs sorting out," said Lippold. When asked about education, Ginny Ryan, director of the Writing Centre, quoted the Pope: "Education is not the filling of the buck­ et, but the lighting of the fire." In relation to this, she said: "[The commons is] not going to be a place where people will come to fill their buckets with information, but a place where The new information commons in the QEII library was opened with the usual fanfare of a brass quartet. It is unknown if any students were we're going to assist them in igniting the spark interrupted from their study by the music. of true critical [learning]."

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STARTS Week of January 26, 2004 REGISTRATION January 8 -26, 2004 Duration: 5 weeks Writing Term Papers & Essa Topics Include: Starts: • research & notetaking Week of January 26, 2004 • thesis organization & development Registration: • paragraph ~sentence construction January 8- 26, 2004 • ~ocumenta.t1.on of sour~es Duration· It was business as usual at the university bookstore in the first week of a new term. • 1n-class wnt1ng strateg1es 4 weeks · Relationships: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em ARE YOU: Fighting with your friends? Debating a dating dilemma? Stampede for books Confused by a communication complexity? Wondering what's wrong? "Developing Healthy Relationships" professionally-led counselling group the line, but that has gone to about 15-17 minutes dur­ Bookstore management ing the rush. Tuesday 1 :30 PM - 3:00 PM Kelly enjoys the new single line design. "Guaranteed, if Starting Wednesday, February 4, 2003 works on customer service [there are] four separate lineups, the one you're in is go­ ing to be the slowest one," she said. With 35 students and 15 full-time staff working at the bookstore, the room can get quite crowded, but Kelly says BY NADYA BELL the situation is going well. As her first experience manag­ ing the rush time of the year, she is pleased with the ot­ The line to purchase books during the beginning-of-term ganization. "Right now, I think the staffing is just about rush might be quicker this year, but the bookstore is still right." as crowded as ever. The University Bookstore currently employs four full­ Responding to securitr-and customer service concerns time cashiers, three people in shipping and receiving, one that the cash registers were too accessible, the Smallwood manager and her secretary, and a textbook buyer and her Centre's bookstore changed their cash lineup of five lines clerk. The other full-time employees are a soft-goods buyer, to one amusement park style lineup. an accounting clerk and assistant clerk, and an employee But the store is tightly packed at rush times, with a for special orders, such as medical and distance education steadily increasing number of students at Memorial and books. This number ofemployees is much higher than the an extensive staff at the bookstore. number of employees hired at a commercial book store. "I think the lineup works a lot better than it did before, "We're trying to improve customer service to the best but it still sucks because there's not enough space; the book­ of our abilities, so people are getting in, getting their store is too small," said student Jackie Adams. text books, and getting out without too much hassle," "[The store] is a lot smaller than the original one, which said Kelly. makes no sense, because I'm sure the number of pe.ople Although students often find textbooks expensive, Kelly enrolled has increased," she added. says the price is not the bookstore's decision. "All of our The cash registers are now on one desk, armed with a textbooks are sold at the suggested retail price, and that's student staff of 13 to 16 serving the front counter, as well given to us by the publisher, and they decide the cost of BLOOD DONOR CLINIC as someone present to bag your books. Even so, the line­ the book." up sometimes stretches to the back of the store. However, most other bookstores offer discounts on their MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Store manager Luanne Kelly said she noticed it takes books from the publisher's price - something Kelly says University Centre about 10 minutes, on average, for someone to go through they are unable to do at the University Bookstore. Third Floor, Room UC3013 Wednesday, January 21 , 2004 Protest first since 2002 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hatcher House West Dining Hall f CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 anticipated a more binding resolution, Thursday, January 22, 2004 MUNSU VP External Thorn but said the students asked for a weak 1 :30 p.m. - 4 p_m. Duggan described the motion in the resolution, and they got one. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Senate meeting as something dear Memorial's Graduate Student's to our hearts. "We hope that Danny Union abstained from the vote, andre­ Appointments recommended but walk-ins welcome! Williams will come through with his moved its name from the motion, as it Please call today to book your appointment. election promises of tuition freezes," was not consulted on the subject. "This added Magalios. She did not arrive at does not mean that we do not support the meeting in time to comment on the Day of Action, merely that we ap­ the motion. preciate consultation from the dif­ For clinic lnfonnatlon call: t.UIADIAN IIUIOD S£1MC9 SOti,TI\ CNIADUNE DU SAIIIG While there was little debate on the ferent student organizations within 1 888 236-6283 resolution, Senate member Donald the university committee," said GSU www.bloodservioes.ca McKay expressed concern over the President Jamie Baker. "We support it Former MUNSU executive Chris weak wording of the resolution. He in principle." 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On Jan. s, Premier Danny Williams made Clearly, there's no simple solution. I think by increasing taxes on items like liquor and cig­ ened their stance on maintaining the current his much-heralded State of the Province ad­ that, as Newfoundlanders, we have to realize arettes. Although, they could decide to follow tuition freeze indefinitely, and the Liberals are dress at the Confederation Building. The that pulling our province out of its fiscal black the lead of provinces like Ontario and nation­ already crying foul. speech was meant to disclose the contents hole will require some sacrifice. It's not possi­ alize liquor sales, so that all alcohol, including Obviously, recent tuition drops benefited stu­ of PricewaterhouseCooper's independent re­ ble to cut $1-billion out of the province's annual beer, is sold only through the NLC. dents. I certainly don't claim to speak for the port on Newfoundland's finances. The report budget without affecting government services. Ofcourse, like his predecessor, Williams will entire student body, but if the economy con­ was entitled "Directions, Choices, and Tough It's also not possible to continue losing $1-bil­ try to pursue a better deal for Newfoundland tinues to fall apart, there will be nothing for Choices," leaving little doubt in anyone's mind lion each year for much longer. from Ottawa in the form of oil and gas royal­ Newfoundland students to do when they grad­ of its contents. In fact, the main purpose of Newfoundland is currently paying a full 25 ties, but the chance of actually getting money uate. In addition, as taxpayers, we'll inherit an Williams's address was to inform the residents per cent of its annual budget in interest on the is slim. After all, none of the oil is actually in enormous debt-load. If there comes a point of Canada's notoriously poorest province that debt- none of which goes toward paying down Newfoundland, so we don't really have any ti­ when we have to decide between saving stu­ we live in Canada's poorest province. the principal. Imagine if 25 per cent of your tle to it- our claim is based merely on adjacen­ dents a little cash and continuing to operate as a Putting the speech itself aside, I'd like to budget, $0.25 from every dollar you made, had cy, the concept that, since we're closest to the province, my choice is clear. A degree is useless take a closer look at the debt. As an anthropol­ to go towards the interest on your credit card source, we should benefit from it. without a healthy economy to employ it, and if ogy student, economics isn't exactly my spe­ without ever decreasing the balance. These pay­ The most immediate implication of the ability to support myself in my home prov­ cialty, but let me try to illustrate the size of ments are crippling the government's ability to Newfoundland's fiscal crisis for students is ince after graduation is going to cost me a lit­ Newfoundland's current debt. According to provide adequate services to Newfoundlanders. likely to come in the form of tuition increases. tle more each semester, then so be it. the report, if the province continues to report Over time, if the debt continues to increase, In recent statements, the Conservatives soft- Kate Andrews deficits at its current rate, Newfoundland's to­ Newfoundland's interest will cost the govern­ tal debt will swell to $15.8-billion in four years. ment more and more each year until it is im­ Per capita, each Newfoundlander owes $30>443· possible to maintain services. ments such as "Women who have abortions will Think that doesn't sound like much? That's only In order to avert this disaster, the govern­ be more likely to have defective children in the in provincial debt. Factor in the federal debt, ment must make some difficult decisions and future?" I challenge you to look at any disabled and the total comes to a staggering $50,004. seriously consider a number of options, none person and call them defective. This kind of at­ IfNewfoundland was a person or a business, of which are particularly appealing. titude is prejudice. it would probably declare bankruptcy, but as a The government's proposed wage freeze is This is not about freedom ofspeech, Mr. Duff. province, we can't really do that. Instead, the one option. Right now, the province spends 52 It's about your personal attack on Kelly Hickey, government has to find some way to pay off its per cent of its current budget, totalling over $2- because quite simply, she is saying things that creditors without sacrificing essential social billion on wages, benefits, and pensions for the you don't like. It is about your misogynistic view­ programs or overtaxing Newfoundlanders. public sector. That's a lot of money, and while I points and about proving that, above all, you are They have to cut expenditures and encourage don't think that a decade-long wage freeze is fea­ right. I respect your right to freedom of speech economic growth - two goals that are often at sible, it's obvious that, at least in the short term, and you must respect mine, the WRC's, and all odds, since most economic growth is fuelled the government just doesn't have the money to Duff's comments women. It is not feminist nonsense as you put it. by investment and the province has nothing make any substantial spending increases. It is about fighting for a world, or at least a cam­ to invest. While it cuts expenditures, the government pus, where everyone is equal and not discrimi­ So, what should Danny's Conservatives do? will need to increase its revenue base, probably are offensive to nated against. You ask us to make a soldier proud, and that is women what we are doing. Wars were not fought mere­ ly for freedom of speech. They were also fought Dear Editor, so we could all have an equal opportunity at a In response to Dave Duff's article (in the Jan. happy and free life; so that individuals can have 8 issue of The Muse), perhaps there are a few the opportunities to make their own choices. points he should have clarified to himself be­ Confused dear reader? Join the club. What is it fore he commented on a situation he doesn't Mr. Duff, freedom of speech or just freedom of seem seems to understand. First, the WRC said speech for you? nothing about any materials used by MUN for Deborah Kennedy is a volunteer with the Life; our issues were with material brought to the Women's Resource Centre. campus by Elizabeth House. Second, Mr. Duff writes ofcomplaints about materials used by the WRC exhibit. This would be impossible, seeing If you don't like it, as how the WRC did not even have a booth at this particular fair. Perhaps, in the future, Mr. Duff might want to get his facts straight before you know where he comments. This debate could go back and forth forever. The WRC supports free speech. However, because you can go offree speech, we do have the right to express our anger over materials that are insulting, mislead­ Dear Editor ing, and damaging to women. In his article "Eliminate the freeze, increase As women, we were told for too long to ig­ the fees," Mr. Rowsell makes a ridiculous argu­ nore it, forget it, or just laugh it off. But we can­ ment that his education has less value because not ignore it any longer. In order to end sexism he pays less for it than students at some other and the oppression of women, we must take a Canadian universities. I encourage Mr. Rowsell to stand for what we believe in. Mr. Duff, how can leave Memorial University and pursue his educa­ you tell us to ignore pamphlets that say rape is tion at these more expensive universities and free rare? To deny the reality that one in four wom­ up space for one of the thousands of Canadians en will be raped in her lifetime? This will only who would like a post-secondary education and foster and contribute to a social climate of vio­ cannot afford one. lence against women. How can we ignore state- Ted Taylor

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STEVE GREELEY I MUSE ARCHIVES work. The debate over whether protests are effective in lowering tuition fees will likely continue as long as tuition exists. But how much we should pay and to whom we should pay it remains a question. Education is a public right

BY KEITH DUNNE solution is increased government funding to en­ This province faces some of the highest levels sure quality and equal access. of out-migration, unemployment, and student Occasionally, individuals will confuse being Students have always advocated for fully fund­ debt in Canada. This province is facing an up­ provocative with arguing nonsense. Such is the ed tuition-fee freezes and reductions. In fact, coming labour shortage in many skilled trades. case in the article "Eliminate the freeze, increase provincial government grants to Memorial Now is the time for change. The primary build­ the fees" (in the Jan. 8 issue of The Muse). University increased every year throughout the ing block for creating a brighter future for the Tyler Butt In his piece, Joe Rowsell takes the bizarre tuition-fee freeze and subsequent reductions. In young people of this province is a fully accessi­ First year undeclared position that higher tuition fees, and therefore 1998-1999, the provincial government provided ble, fully funded post-secondary education sys­ I never really knew we had a wireless net­ lower access to university, is a desirable public $103,559,900 to Memorial, and this year, they al­ tem ensuring that those with ability and desire work. But I think it is good. policy. Thankfully, your democratically elected located $145,255,600. This is an increase of more are provided with the opportunity to pursue a students' union leadership and a strong majori­ than 40 per cent in six years. Based on recent post-secondary education. ty of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans dis­ enrolment figures, the same increase could be Rowsell did make one good point: students agree. However, I will indicate where Rowsell's achieved if each student coughed up an extra living outside St. John's and Corner Brook will analysis falls short. $1,079 each year. likely have higher expenses to attend post-sec­ First, Rowsell makes the false assumption that In reality, as tuition fees are reduced, ondary institutions than those who can live at higher fees somehow translate into higher quali­ Memorial enrolment actually started to increase. home and study. What Rowsell doesn't seem ty. If that were the case, Ontario and Nova Scotia In a province where the number of high school to understand is that the enrolment increase universities would have the best teacher-to-stu­ graduates declines every year, there's something at Memorial in recent years is due to students dent ratios because they have the highest fees - more than the chance to live in balmy St. John's from rural areas of the province. By reducing but they do not. In fact, their faculty-to-student that drives this increase in enrolment. the barrier imposed on all students by tuition ratios are among the worst in the country. Rowsell also claims primary and secondary fees, those students with the highest costs will Secondly, Rowsell uses the analogy of buy­ school should be a right, but not post-second­ benefit the most. As a result, families who never ing a car to illustrate his point that price always ary education. I might agree if it were 1890, but considered university education as a real option means quality. Fortunately, funding Canada's it is 2004. Access to education and skills train­ are finally able to do so - a victory we should Kate Shore social programs is more complex. In the afore­ ing at the university or college level is an essen­ all be proud of. Fourth year history mentioned provinces, government funding tial for almost 75 per cent of new jobs. Higher Education is a right! I don't know about any technology here at was cut, and tuition fees made up the differ­ tuition fees will only lead to a more elitist sys­ Keith Dunne is the Newfoundland and Memorial. ence. Universities are rarely - if ever - richer tem of higher education and a more marginal­ Labrador chairperson ofthe Canadian Federation from experimenting with higher user fees. The ized labour market. ofStudents. More than just a polluted harbour?

BY EDDIE DONATO Toronto. But I must ask: with 58o,ooo square ki­ lometres of forest area and over 158,ooo square When I made the trip to St. John's from Ontario kilometres of freshwater lakes, could someone last August, I envisioned Newfoundland and honestly think all of Ontario is a city? labrador to be more than just malls, fast-food The majority of Ontario has a quiet way-of-life tt~taurants, and streets fuU of traffic. And of made up of hundreds of small towns. Ontario is Matt Spence course, there's the polluted harbour. What will surrounded by some of Canada's most beautiful Fourth year anthropology I tell the people back home? I will probably just scenery (Great Lakes Basin, Canadian Shield, I think it's amazing. It's great to know we're confess that the province of Newfoundland and Niagara Escarpment, and the St. Lawrence finally in the new millennium technologi­ Labrador is nothing more than a city with a Lowlands). I was born in Sault Ste. Marie, a city cally. polluted harbour. Now picture this: you are a of 75,000 people nestled between two of the big­ Newfoundlander who lives away and constant­ gest and most picturesque lakes in the world, ly hears these thoughts from travellers. Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Living on these Fortunately, I have traveled across the island two lakes resembles living on the ocean. The Sault many times in my short stay here, and I know is situated seven hours southeast ofThunder Bay there is more to the province than merely St. and seven hours northwest ofToronto. This area John's. In fact, there are places in the province, of Northern Ontario has a very unique, friend- St. John's is apparently qu ite the congen ial including St. John's, which have some of the nic­ ly, and laid back way-of-life much the same as city for Eddie Donato. est scenery in the country. Newfoundland and Labrador. A lot of the seen- I want to clear up the impression that Ontario ery has the same character as the island. The tiful province, and I met some of the nicest people is justa place of never-ending cities, bright lights, drive through Gros Morne National Park, for in the country. This article in no way suggests that and a fast-paced way oflife - an impression held example, always reminds me of the drive along this is everyone's impression of Ontario; in fact, bymanyCanadians around the country. I know Lake Superior. I have met many Newfoundlanders who know a it's hard not to have this particular view, consid­ I've lived in St. John's for little more than great deal about the province. It is our respon­ L ering anytime news from Ontario is shown on a year now, and I have visited the Northern sibility as Canadians to learn about other areas Meghan Richards TV, Toronto is often the main topic even though Peninsula many times, as well as parts of the of the country instead of holding narrow views First year undeclared !df: nine million people in Ontario don't even live in Avalon Peninsula and Labrador. This is a beau- that are mostly untrue. I didn't know they had one. PageS Opinion January 8, 2004 Students need lower tuition fees

BY LUKE GAl[LTON states post-secondary education is preparation 1990s. Newfoundland began to turn the problem will stay in the province, but will not adverse­ for real world jobs. Is this to say that not every­ around, and Memorial's tuition fees decreased ly affect their chance at finding employment in Over the past three years, Memorial University one should have the privilege of a real job? An when many other universities continued to ex­ other parts of Canada. students enjoyed tuition fee reductions. These education gives people a better quality oflife and perience dramatic increases. Newfoundland There are several countries, such as Ireland, past reductions are an indication of the positive should be a cradle-to-grave right. and Labrador, and Memorial's situation should Germany, and Sweden, with no tuition fees. progress the Newfoundland students' movement The arguments presented in Mr. Rowsell's ar­ be looked upon as an example for other provincial Graduates from those countries are not per­ has made along with the provincial government. ticle boil down to a belief that what is publicly governments and universities. Despite our prog­ ceived as inferior. Tuition reductions at MUN The new Progressive Conservative government funded is inferior. However, when a service is of­ ress, there is still room for improvement. Tuition will not adversely affect students. For many made no significant commitments to post-sec­ ten publicly funded, it insures that everyone can should keep going down at Memorial, despite Memorial University undergraduate students, ondary education. Contrary to the opinions ex­ enjoy the same quality benefits. Post-secondary what is happening in the rest ofthe country. High tuition has decreased every year since they be­ pressed by Mr. Joe Rowsell {in "Eliminate the education should be in the public realm. When student debt has contributed to Newfoundland's gan their post-secondary studies. freeze, increase the fees," the Jan. 8 issue of The MUNSU and the CFS argue for tuition reduc­ educated youth leaving the province. Despite cur­ However, there now exists reasonable fear that Muse), if tuition fees are raised, then Memorial tions, they are articulating a need for increased rent high levels of unemployment, a workforce the Progressive Conservative government will see students, and the province as a whole, will not public funding. It is not desirable that tuition re­ shortage is anticipated for Newfoundland and the grim picture painted by an independent au­ be better off. ductions be made possible by cuts to post- second­ Labrador. It is therefore essential that the prov­ dit of the province's financial situation as a tick­ Mr. Rowsell states post-secondary education ary education or to any area of the public sector. ince has an educated population with the option et to make cuts in the public sector. Therefore, it should be viewed as a privilege. Raising tuition - Increasing public funding to post-secondary ed­ of staying in the province. is important now more than ever for students to ofwhich he is a supporter - has clearly decreased ucation would help ensure a quality of educa­ Contrary to the views expressed by Mr. make the government aware of the barriers they the accessibility ofpost-secondary education for tion without damaging the reputation of the in­ Rowsell, there is no reason to believe employ­ face in receiving a post-secondary education. For students from low-income backgrounds. Tuition stitution. For example, when public funding is ers in the rest ofCanada will view a degree from example, Mr. Rowsell made the good point that fees contribute to determining who has the privi­ cut, universities are more likely to seek corpo­ Memorial as inferior simply because individu­ Memorial students from outside St. John's face in­ lege ofreceiving a post-secondary education. For rate funding, which has the potential to bring al students paid less for it. I have faith that em­ creased cost ofliving away from home. Students example, Statistics Canada's Survey of Labour academic integrity into question. Adequately ployers will correctly put more value on the ac­ should make their voices heard in an effort to en­ and Income Dynamics concluded that in 1998, funded public services will not be of an infe­ ademic merit ofa degree rather than on whether sure that post-secondary education remains pub· young adults from high-income families were rior quality. the individual or the public paid for the degree. licly funded and accessible to everyone. more than twice as likely to attend university Tuition at universities across the country, in­ Increases in funding to post-secondary educa­ Luke Gaulton is a MUNSU councillor-at­ as those from low-income families. Mr. Rowsell cluding Memorial, rose dramatically in the early tion will increase the likelihood that students large. Mind-blowing cunnilingus

to encourage her to tell you what she does and THE SEX GEEK doesn't like. Make sure she's comfortable tell­ ing you simple things like softer, faster, and keep going- and make sure you're comfortable hear­ ing them. Women will sense your discomfort if it's there. Healthy vaginas taste good to most people, or at worst, are a quickly acquired taste. If you are among the unlucky few who don't like the flavour, there are a few things you can do. First, use a dental dam, as is recommended in the first place. Second, suggest a shower together before­ hand, as a recent wash will weaken the flavour. And third, you can buy any number of flavoured products, such as creams, to make your partner taste like whatever you want. Just be absolute­ KAYAPAYNE ly certain you don't expose the vagina to sug­ ar. This can cause a yeast infection, which won't Cunnilingus is one of the surest ways to sexually help the taste at all. pleasure a woman. And why wouldn't it be? Your Cunnilingus is most commonly performed tongue and lips are soft, warm, wet, and gentle. with the woman lying on her back (try putting It can twist and flick in ways your fingers could a pillow under her hips), and her partner either only dream of. Burying your face in a woman's lying on her/his stomach between the woman's vulva is about as intimate as relations get, and legs, or kneeling on the floor with the woman on your hands are free to attend to her other needs. the edge of the bed or a chair. In the interests of So yes, most women love oral sex - if it's done giving the receiving woman more control, she right, that is. Unfortunately, it often isn't. With may wish to kneel over her partner's face as s/ this in mind, here are some tips on how to per­ he lies on her/his back, but not all women find form mind-blowing cunnilingus. this position comfortable. Some couples pre­ The first thing to remember is that all wom­ fer the receiving woman on her back, with the SUBMITTED GRAPHIC en are different. Yes, all of them. Period. So if performing partner lying over her, face -down, This is a diagram of the female genitalia. Follow these directions to use it well. you've had a previous partner who told you that in a 69 position. Experiment and find out what you had a tongue ofgold, don't get cocky; you're works best for you. slowly, delicately lick from the base of her va­ probably found it. If she's extremely turned on, going to have to re-learn for every woman. This It is important to go slowly, especially at the gina up over its opening, past her urethra and the clitoral hood will have retracted. If it hasn't, is good because it will force you to go slowly and beginning. You are not in a race to get to her clitoris, up to the top of her labia. Do it again, don't immediately push it up. Many clitorises are communicate - two things you ought to be do­ clitoris, nor is she in a race to reach orgasm. slower. Use your tongue to gently probe into too sensitive to be touched directly. You'll have ing anyway. Listen to your partner's breathing. Get into a very comfortable position, and have her vagina, and to explore up and down her in­ to take your cue from her: if She shows that she Is she breathing deeply? Is she relaxed? Is there pillows nearby. Hold her hand. Try teasing her ner labia. You don't need to attack her clitoris wants more intense stimulation, lift the hood; if a quick inhale when you kiss her just so? Is she stomach with feathery kisses as your finger­ yet - be a tease. not, rest assured that she'll still feel your tongue's starting to get a little breathless? Very breath­ tips lightly brush over her nipples on their way Meanwhile, use your hands. Reach up and effects through it. Meanwhile, don't forget to let less? Watch for her body language. What's her down the length of her body. Lick the backs of under her thighs to squeeze her buttocks, move her know how much you're enjoying yourself. expression like? Is she pressing her body closer her knees, nibble around her hipbones, trace your hands over her stomach or sides, caress her After finding your partner's clitoris, you're to your face? Are her legs starting to shake? Is your tongue over the insides of her thighs, kiss breasts, or stroke the insides of her legs. Run now in a position to worship it. Something as she thrusting her hips? Don't fight her; follow the crease where her legs meet her body. Nuzzle your fingers up through her pubic hair; this feels simple as licking from just beneath it up to its her lead and adapt to her rhythm. your lips, nose, and chin into her outer labia nice for her, and will also remove any loose hairs top (you'll be able to feel the ridge and change There are thousands of ways to know if your (the larger set of lips, the ones with hair folli­ so they won't get in your mouth. in texture of her flesh at this point) with your partner is enjoying herself. One of the best is cles). Reach out with the tip of your tongue and Kiss, suck, and nibble at her inner and out­ tongue relaxed as you would with an ice cream er labial lips. Try tugging gently on the latter is highly pleasurable when repeated. The pres­ with your fingers now and again. Remember: all sure you apply here is critical. Remember: the women are different, so you'll need to pay close clitoris has a higher concentration of nerves than attention to your partner's response to find out any other part of your partner's body. You do Do you have an opinion about something you what she likes. Spend lots of time on the whole not need to wrestle with it. You do not need to area between her legs. When you can hear her try to push it into her pelvic bone. You do not saw in The Muse? breathing getting deep and intense, ifshe's giv­ need to violently swirl your tongue around like ing little moans or whimpers, or ifshe's arching a mad person. You need to lick it firmly, but her back and pushing her pelvis towards your gently. Trust your partner to tell or show you face, she's ready for more. what she wants; women know what they like. You may have trouble finding her clitoris, Holding one of her hands is a great communi· Let us know, and let Memorial University since the area will become engorged with blood cation tool. She can squeeze or rub your hand (much like with men, for those of you familiar to indicate what she likes or at what speed she know. [email protected]. with penises), and the surrounding flesh may wants you to move. And if you notice her hand obscure it. Don't give up. Lick her vulva from start to sweat a little, you can guess that she's bottom to top again, and on the way up, you getting pretty excited. should feel a bump. If you don't, try again. And Kaya Payne is a third year sociology/women's again. When you hear her suddenly sigh, you've studies student. ''!' ,.. :f~' :'<

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Organic meat • • • IS w1nn1ng over vegans and vegetarians•

BY CHERYL GUDZ

WINNIPEG (CUP)- If you're a meat-eater like me, you probably felt bad about it at some point. You may feel guilty about the conditions animals are exposed to on conventional farms, or the unhealthy quan­ tities of meat our North American culture consumes. But shameful meat-eaters take note: there are alternatives and changes you can in­ corporate into your eating habits- changes that don't include swear­ ing off meat forever. Ex-vegans eating meat

Meat-eaters are long overdue for a little respect, and ironically, some are finding it in the organic food movement. It is quite common for the health conscious and ecologically aware to reconsider meat as an important ad­ dition to one's diet. Some people like Dave Brophy, an environmental studies master's stu­ dent at the University of Manitoba, are eating meat after being vegan for several years. Brophy belonged to a vegan group in Montreal called EarthSave. He met Howard Lyman, a reformed cattle rancher turned veg­ an, who recently spoke in Winnipeg. "After I started to learn some of the nuances of the issues, I realized what we were preaching with EarthSave was pretty simplistic and propagandist, and there's really a lot more to it," says Brophy. "I think the vegetarian movement has really fallen into this indulgent, expensive form of supposedly ecological eating." Brophy says it is not ecological to be vegetarian or vegan in many parts of North America because oflocal climates and industries. To adhere to a plant-based diet, vegetarians and vegans must rely on exotic foods pro­ duced in developing countries. Brophy argues that many countries turn their fertile lands into cash crops for the First World, with not enough land to cultivate their own existence. His solution is to eat locally. Although a dutiful vegetarian can find many required nutrients in foods other than meat, such as enriching a plant-based diet with vitamins and other supplements, many still lack sufficient vitamin B12. A vegetarian can get B12 from nutritional yeast, but large amounts must be consumed to be on par with a person who eats meat. "It is the B12 that always causes that deficiency," says Gerry Dickson, What makes meat organic? owner of Organza Foods. "Between protein and B12, that's what [vege­ tarians] always have trouble sustaining in their bodies . .'. [which] can do a lot of damage." Organic meat is the product of humanely treated livestock, who are raised Dickson recalls a person who came into his store whose skin was dis­ in low-stress, open-air facilities and pastures, and are fed certified organ­ coloured blue and white from a B12 deficiency. In such cases, Dickson and ic grain. Organic meat producers will not use synthetic chemicals, anti­ staff will recommend eating bison meat, which many doctors also instruct. biotics, animal byproducts, proteins, or growth stimulants in the ani­ For the health-conscious, bison is a lean choice and an excellent source of mals' water and feed. iron. B1;1t unfortunately, certified organic bison meat is difficult to find. "In order for it to qualify as organic meat, it has to be raised [as such] from birth, and even the mother of that calf has to be fed 100 per cent or­ ganic product in her third trimester of pregnancy," says David Schettler, an organic meat producer near Arborg, Manitoba. "That calf, for its life- January 8, 2004 Feature Page 11

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Vegetarians have long been worried about the health risks and mor­ als associated with eating meat. But with the advent of organic meat, there may be a solution to keep both sides of the dispute content.

ducers were still affected because consumers stayed away from beef for a while, which resulted in a substantial backlog of processing. "Everyone suffered," says Dickson. "The organic producer as well as the convention­ al producer." Despite lingering concerns about mad cow disease in Canada, Julie Fine, co-coordinator of the Organic Food Council of Manitoba (OFCM), says that organic products are catching on in many parts of Canada. "We're at the very beginning of a huge boom," she notes. The OFCM has a man­ date to educate the public and farmers about the benefits of organic farm­ ing. Fine says a directory will be released in early spring, listing where you can buy organic meat and which restaurants serve it. Some places might have grass-fed beef products, a second-best alternative to organic, so do your homework. Dickson can't understand how restaurants are able to use certified or­ ganic meat, since the cost is up to three times the price of conventional­ ly produced meat. Even though he sells a fair amount of beef, especial­ ly ground beef, he thinks retail is a difficult arena. "The beef tends to be quite expensive.... If people are serious about it, they'll tend to go and buy direct from producers." Dickson sells chicken, pork, beef, and occa­ sionally wild turkey. "It's still an issue of sourcing a lot of this stuff. It's not easy to get locally." Schettler's business thrives on selling direct to consumers - over 90 per cent of the product is sold in this way. He says business with retailers is difficult because they often won't have enough freezer space or display room. But eating organic meat is a lifestyle where you have to adjust your consumer habits. "If you're going to consume organic products, you have to make a conscious decision to do so," he says. Instead of selling beef at $11-$13 per pound, they sell 30-pound packages, which cost about $170. The package will include choice cuts of meat such as hamburger, T-bone steaks, and roast, but customers can tailor their package based on their preferences. Schettler's product is government-inspected and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Canadians and picky eating

Brophy thinks North Americans eat too much meat and are too picky about what parts. He notes that, in other cultures, the entire animal is used. Brophy spent several months in the Peruvian Andes living in small agricultural towns. The first time he went to Peru, he was a strict vegetar­ ian, but soon realized that it wasn't right in that context. After being in­ vited to dinner by local residents, he didn't have the nerve to refuse meat. Since the food they ate was all grown or raised in the community, abstain­ ing wasn't logical in his mind. "I still think animal welfare is important - animals shouldn't be [han­ dled] the way they are here in the factories -but I don't think, in princi­ ple, it's wrong to kill animals to eat. I think that it has to be done in a cer­ tain way," he says. time, has to have certified organic feed as well as the milk that comes What if organic meat is too pricey for your budget, but you feel you from the mother." can't handle a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle? If you can't afford to buy or­ Schettler is also the second vice-president of the Organic Producers ganic meat, try to eat meat less often. Our meat-devouring culture de­ Association and a certified organic inspector. He runs 480 acres or three­ mands producers process as much as they can. If more people were to n­ quarter sections ofland and has raised livestock in organic ways since 1992. cut down their intake of meat, then conventional producers would like­ :i- Schettler says organic operations must abide by strict regulations. Every ly modify their scope, and perhaps even their methods. In this way, ev­ ll- year, there is a farm inspection where an inspector audits the producer's eryone can help bring about a healthier and more environmentally aware records and inspects all the fields. meat industry- a result that would be desirable to vegetarians and con­ h] ~ecause of the strict regulations, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy scientious meat-eaters alike. tr- (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, could never strike livestock since er, they would never be fed animal byproducts. "It's virtually impossible. They have to feed them certified organic feed," says Dickson. Organic pro- Art ntertatnment• Page 12 January 8, 2004 Another year, another Revue

seems to have a magic and an appeal twenty years later." Once again, Rising Tide Described as homegrown, informal, and friendly, the reasons behind Revue's contin­ Theatre mounts their ued success are still a puzzle to Butt. "For what­ ever reason, people have continued to come and annual blockbuster to share in this experience." One of the driving forces of the show's success is the relation be­ BY /ON MoNTES tween Newfoundlanders and politics. "Because government is present in your everyday life, a In case you spent the past year living under a show about some of the things that government rock, don't worry- all it takes to be up to date does, or how some of that impacts on your life on events is an evening with Revue 2003. A sa­ is a real interest to people," Butt says. "The in­ tirical retrospect of the politics and events of terest in a political [and] social review is still the past year, this year's Revue marks the show's there because that's your life." twentieth anniversary. After numerous shows in St. John's, Revue The politically-minded Revue is the brain­ 2003 will tour the province, providing a chal­ child of Donna Butt, the artistic and executive lenge for the cast because the material is in a producer of Rising Tide Theatre and the direc­ constant state of change. "You keep working it tor Revue 2003. Her career in theatre began as you go along," admits Butt. They attempt to in 1973 with the Mummers Theatre Company, incorporate a few things that are particular to where Butt experimented with the marriage a community, yet most of the material holds of theatre and local politics. "[The Mummers] well across the province. was a fairly political company," she says. "At A concern for Revue is whether or not there that time, there was very little going on in the­ will be a continued interest in the show as the atre . .. that was rooted in Newfoundland and years go by. "I think it would be very interesting Labrador." to try to find [a] way to get a lot more younger Butt is an integral part of the Newfoundland people coming to see the show," says Butt. "I theatre scene, and owes this position to the im­ think exposure might be one of the answers, it pact politics had on her life. "The arts kind of certainly doesn't hurt; it's worth a try." grew up as a part of everything that was hap­ A continued sense of identity is something pening on the political and cultural level, and that Revue revels in. "There is still a very, very they were all sort of integrated," she says. "We strong cultural sense, a sense of identity and were doing stories about the place we came place that exists in the psyche of people in from; a lot of them were very political, [and] Newfoundland and Labrador," says Butt. "It's we were very rooted in that." always valuable to be rooted somewhere; it'll In 1984, the first production of Revue cement­ never hurt you, no matter where you go." ed her role as a political satirist. "I sort of hit For Butt, one of the most important aspects on this idea to do a kind of review of the po­ of the show is sharing in a collective experi­ litical year," she says. "It [would] be fun, and ence with others living in your province. Revue people [would] hopefully come - we weren't offers a chance to get views on the stage that sure if they would." However, her fears were won't always receive as much coverage as oth­ soon relieved. "We packed the place," recalls er events. Butt. "We had to hold it over right from the Will there be a Revue 2004? Butt laughs, beginning." "Today, no!" But tomorrow, we'll see. Twenty years later, and the audience has yet Revue 2003 will play at the Arts and Culture SUBMITIED PHOTO to leave. Despite never intending to be an an­ Centre from fan. 15-18. Tickets are $22, or $18 The Danny Lama (Rick Boland, centre) leads the chant with "less is more" and guides his Zen nual show, Butt concedes: "We're still doing it, for students/seniors, and can be purchased at Tories (John Sheehan, left; Sean Panting, back; Jim Payne, right) down the path of restraint and [there are] still people who come. It still the box office: 729-3900. and deficit reduction. High school killers Elephant

MUN CINEMA SERIES its events without an obvious framing device, the way Moore's so-called objective camera Elephant does. Indeed, Van Sant resolutely turns away Starring: Eric Deulen, Alex Frost, from rational causes. In his view, violence hap­ John Robinson pens, and there is probably no way to predict HBO Films its eruption. Showing: Thursday, Jan. 22 The film takes a kind of no-prisoners attitude in every way, simply following students as they BY MILDRED PIERCE shuffle in their typical ways from one class, or cafeteria, or conversation to another. Some will Director Gus Van Sant has had an amazing­ live, some will die. Among them are two kill­ ly eclectic career. Think of the list: Drugstore ers - period. Elephant also refuses the usual Cowboy, Good Will Hunting, Psycho, To Die Hollywood tricks, refraining from cuing us to For, Gerry, and Finding Forrester. Some of what will happen next, who is innocent or who these films are as different from each other as is guilty, who might save the day, who might not. Spielberg from Fellini, but all are craftily made, No one gets anything they supposedly deserve, shrewdly composed, and highly entertaining. because as Clint Eastwood once famously said, VanSant has a feel for the public pulse, and­ "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." Bad stuff even better - a desire to tell us what that might happens in a place called America. If you want be. Critics are all over the road with Elephant. to speculate about why, well, fine, go ahead- one Some hate it, calling it insipid and empty; oth­ reason is as meaningless as any other. ers, like Roger Ebert, consider it a small mas­ That said, it's no wonder that Elephant could terpiece. You decide. never be a commercial film. It has amateur ac­ Certainly the film must be seen in the con­ tors who are real high school students, a low­ text of Michael Moore's smashing documenta­ budget look and feel, and a defiantly unresolved ry success Bowling for Columbine. (If you were ending. Most audiences demand more than paying attention, you know Moore is loathed Greek tragedy. They want to know why trage­ by a wide range of detractors who claim he ma­ dy happens- Guns? Bad parents? Psychosis? A nipulated events in his documentary to get the sick society? Drugs? - and not just that fate in­ best results). Moore's movie squarely laid the tervenes for no good reason. But this refusal to blame for the Columbine shootings on some play that narrative game is what makes VanSant social evil, namely a gun-toting American so­ such a provocative filmmaker, a true indie in a ciety with a desire to carry arms. sea ofconformists. If you find such an approach Elephant dares not offer resolutions of this unappealing, you can always suck up and send SUBMITIED PHOTO kind. Not a documentary so much as a doc­ Michael Moore an adoring e-mail. Gus Van Sant follows up such feel-good dramas as Good Will Hunting and Finder Forrester ument of a remarkably Columbine-like high Elephant, Thursday, fan. 22, Empire Studio with Elephant, this disturbing tale of teenaged killers. school, Van Sant's film lets the camera unfold 12,7:00 pm. January 8, 2004 Arts & Entertainment Page 13 We get by with a little help from our friends

Local band First Three Words play well with others - Mojo Pin and Pare

BY AMY FUDGE

"Their songs are smart, well-written, and fueled by passion," said Dr. Zoo member Mitch Corey. Carolann Fowler from Ocean Skye calls them a "powerhouse of amazing music with just three instruments and one huge voice." These are just a few of the reactions local band First Three Words garner from fellow local artists. Band members Scott Ludlow and brothers Chris and Mark Marshall have a longtime love affair with music. During high school, Scott and Chris were part of the local metal band Arion, and the brothers got a taste of the music scene in Moncton while attending school. In 2001, with all members back home, they realized that they had similar musical tastes, and they formed First Three Words. The band was always committed to playing original music, but finding a venue that appre­ ciates their sound is a little more trying. Their first gig was at the Breezeway, and it made them quickly realize the crowd wasn't look­ ing for something new - it was solely interest­ ed in hearing covers. "A lot of clubs on George Street want you to play four hours of covers," First Three Words believe in helping their fellow musicians, whether it's through group shows or just being a friend. adds Scott. Nevertheless, lead guitarist and vocalist way for the band to gain exposure while meeting not going to keep it to ourselves. It's all about can learn the ropes of recording. Chris kept writing his own music. He never re­ musicians, artists, and producers that are part of exposing each other. I mean, if you help some­ First Three Words has faith any band commit­ ally considered himself a writer, and didn't enjoy Newfoundland's rich musical community. body, they'll help you," says Chris. ted to promoting their own music will be able to English until he took a creative writing course in The MIA awards also featured a variety of Being part of this networking group has al­ take their talent outside the province. "Per cap­ Moncton. "I just don't workshops, and First ready paid off. "We signed into the co-operative ita, there are better bands here than anywhere do well with the rules Three Words took on Wednesday, and on the next day, [Mojo Pin] else in the country," says Scott. "A lot of them of typical writing," he It's all about exposing each other. advantage of sever­ called and said, 'We got this, do you guys want to will never do anything because [Newfoundland says. - Chris Marshall, First Three Words al topics such as how play?'" says Scott. "That's really what it is around is] so detached," notes Chris. Last November, to market your group. here, it's making friends around the scene." Despite the potential limitations of living on First Three Words The response generat­ First Three Words also gained a spot playing at the island, the members still believe the province tNere finally given the chance to play their ed from their performance was positive, and the 72 Hour Jam at this year's East Coast Music has enormous talent, and emphasizes the impor­ own music to a welcoming crowd. Both Chris helped fuel the band's interest in continuing to Awards, to be held in St. John's from Feb. 12-15. tance ofcamaraoerte"betwt:en bands in the mu­ nd Scott are members of the Music Industry produce their own music. Numerous bands will play around the clock for sic community. As for their own future, they're Association (MIA), and after hearing word of Since then, the band has been on a roll, and the entire weekend, commencing Friday night content to continue doing what they love, and the MIA Conference in Rocky Harbour, the band recently became part of a musical co-operative and ending on Sunday night. see what happens. 'Td like to take it as far as it -decided to submit an application. The band was that includes local bands Mojo Pin and Pare. The band is also preparing to record their first will actually go," says Chris. "If that means go­ offered a performance spot at the MIA ceremo­ "[Basically], it's a group ofbands looking out for CD, hoping to releasing it within two months. ing to the top, that'd be awesome." nies. Both Scott and Chris agree it was a major each other," says Scott. They do their best to find Chris already purchased his own personal re­ First Three Words and Mojo Pin will play highlight in their musical careers. It was a great gigs for each other. "Ifwe find a good show, we're cording equipment, and the members feel they ]unctions on ]an. 17. How to make a winning comedy without really trying

CINEMA much screen time as the leads, with good rea­ son. Most of the scenes that focus on Nicholson Something's Cotta Give and Keaton are excellent, as the two exude such Starring: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, chemistry together you don't want to see their Amanda Peet interactions mterrupted by others. Nicholson is Sony Pictures an old pro at playing the pompous yet charming Rated: AA old boy, and handles himself accordingly. His de­ livery of snide remarks is just as convincing as BY ANDREW RoBINSON his charming compliments, and when scenes re­ quire emotion, he hits the mark. me thing's Gotta Give lays claim to the most tire­ Within the last decade, Keaton was largely left me features of a big Hollywood romantic corn­ out of roles that regarded her as an object of de­ y. It's formulaic, cutesy, corny, cheesy, improb­ sire. This is truly a shame, as Keaton, even in ap­ ble, embarrassing, sentimental, schmaltzy, and proaching 6o, is as beautiful now as she was in the ften unfunny. Despite this, the film comes out 1970s, when she was the envy ofevery fashionable winner, due in large part to the two lead actors girl in North America. As the movie progresses, hose first names recall that John Mellencamp Keaton unleashes her undeniable la-di-da charm it: Jack and D1ane. that made her a household name with Annie Hall Their inspired pairing makes this latest Nancy over 25 years ago. Funny enough, she's playing a ~eyers outing a treat for those with hearts un­ writer, the role Woody Allen would frequently fraid of some sentimental mush. Working from play opposite her in the 70s. Here, her sexy and er own script, Meyers tells the tale of Harry witty performance is a great pleasure, especial­ nborn (Jack Nicholson) and Erica Barry (Diane ly for this big fan. eaton). Harry is the typical multimillionaire, By no means is this a great movie. It's predict­ an-is-an-island type character. He avoided able, and there are_some stretches in the plot that ommitting to relationships with women for 63 become boring- a great 90 or 100 minute mov­ ;ears while consistently scoring dates with young, Throw Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson into a decently written comedy and you can't lose. ie could have been crafted out of this 128 minute ractive women - art imitating life, in the case motion picture. Still, the pairing of Nicholson fM r. Nicholson. When Harry suddenly suffers a heart attack, to do, some make a mark. Frances McDormand and Keaton rises above this, and much credit Harry is dating Erica's daughter Marin he is forced to stay in the area under the orders has some good moments as Erica's equally sin­ should be given to writer/director Meyers for Amanda Peet). He accidentally meets famous of Dr. Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves). So, he must gle gal-pal Zoe, a women's studies professor joining the two; she supposedly wrote the script ywright/divorcee Erica when Marin whisks stay at Erica's cottage alone w1th her while Marin with some interesting observations about Harry. with both of them in mind. off to Erica's beach cottage, thinking mom goes back to New York City. They are forced to Amanda Peet, best known for playing hated char­ It's refreshing to see a good romantic come­ away for the weekend. Harry's megalomaniac get to know each other better, and surprise, acters, fairs well as Marin, a young woman who dy that deals with older couples, as opposed to nality grates on Erica, in addition to her dis- surprise- they discover they're not such an odd handles her relationships the same way Harry the usual young and traditionally pretty types, pproval of the age gap in his .relationship with pair as they initially thought. And from there, does. And even with his questionable acting such as Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in Meyers' Iarin. On the flipside, Harry finds Enca to be the film throws in the usual curveballs to keep skills, Reeves carries himself well as the intelli­ dreadful What Women Want. So, for those who ptight and generally not his type of girl - she us wondering: "Will they make it?" gent, wholesome doctor with an eye for Erica. are not afraid of watching a movie starring old over 30, after all. While the secondary characters are given little However, none of the characters get nearly as people, enjoy this warm comic tale. Arts & Entertainment January 8, 2004 Nazis make their statement nselors: Combined childcare/teaching. Must be able to teach or lead one or more following activities: gymnastics, tennis, swim, sail, canoe, water ski, arts ing stained glass, sewing, jewelry, wood, photo), dance, music, theatre, archery, CINEMA lderness trips, field sports, equestrian. The Statement ...... r.,.,·.. 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In 1995, Touvier was sentenced to life impris­ onment. In The Statement, Touvier's name is changed to Pierre Brossard (Michael Caine) a supposedly religious man who has one murder under his belt within the first 15 minutes of the film. Brossard is caught in a web consisting of the Chevalier Fly for FREE when you de St. Marie, a secret society within the Catholic Church; purchase one of the selected the French police; and a group of assassins. Tilda Swinton Contiki European tours. plays Anne-Marie Levy, a young half-Jewish judge who takes an interest in Brossard's case. She chases Brossard SPace iS limihed - with the help of Colonel Roux (Jeremy Northam), a cocky police officer who could be cut from the film entirely with BOOK EHRLY! little effect on the plot. They quickly discover that Brossard is protected by the Church, which views him as a repent­ r ::1RAVELCU1S ing soul who has led a blameless life since the war. 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MUN doctor looking for link between Ill II breastfeeding and osteoporosis treatments

BY LINDSAY HARDING

His work may be far from over, but Dr. Christopher Kovacs is making progress in his research of osteoporosis as he travels down paths that others never thought to tread. Dr. Kovacs is an endocrinologist in Memorial's Faculty of Medicine. Endocrinology is a branch of medicine related to the study of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, and ovaries, as well as the hormones produced and released into the bloodstream by these glands. The relationship between the production lev­ els of the hormones estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries, and the onset of osteoporosis development, is well established by medical observers. As well as regulating female sex­ ual characteristics, the hormones also play a role in regulating the density of certain min­ erals such as calcium, which is important to the development of healthy bones. Following menopause, women may develop osteoporo­ sis, suffering a drastic loss of bone tissue as a result of their falling estrogen and proges­ terone levels. "In the long run, the skeleton becomes, in­ stead of a very sturdy structure, in a sense, almost m6th-eaten - like ripping the frame out of a building, it can no longer support it's own weight, or it might buckle," explained Dr. Kovacs. However, while scientists know the cause of osteoporosis, it is unclear how this process of calcium loss and the resulting loss of bone mass may be reversed. Currently, there are few treatments for osteoporosis, and most involve preventative hormone replacement therapies Dr. Christopher Kovacs is researching the effects that high calcium intake as a child can have on bone development later in life, particularly beginning at the onset of menopause. In re­ osteoporosis in middle-aged women. cent years, controversy arose over such treat­ ments as they were linked to higher instances teoporosis patients some hope for treatment. The skeleton loses its ability to recover from ing, could be adapted to treat osteoporosis," of breast cancer. After concluding his training at the Harvard drastic loss of bone density. said Dr. Kovacs. Once bone density loss occurs, patients are medical school, Dr. Kovacs became interest­ However, in a process that is little under­ "There's the potential that, if we understand left with few options, and may become highly ed in the previously unexplored relationship stood, this is not the case for women who be­ how the skeleton restores itself, we could have a vulnerable to bone fractures as their conditions between the hormones produced by the endo­ come pregnant and breastfeed after the age of completely revolutionary approach to treating worsen. As the skeleton is depleted of calcium, crine system and the state of bone growth dur­ 25. During lactation, a woman's skeleton may for osteoporosis or other conditions in which its natural ability to regenerate and heal frac­ ing fetal development, and the period oflacta­ lose up to 5 to 10 per cent of its calcium to milk the skeleton is under strain." tures is also impaired. Patients may also ex­ tion following pregnancy. production. But, once a woman stops breast­ While proud of his accomplishments in pio­ perience chronic muscle pain, and breathing Prior to reaching the age of 20 to 25, a hu­ feeding, the rebuilding of the skeleton is al­ neering this area of study, he remains realistic and bowel problems as the vertebrae in their man's skeleton undergoes constant growth. most complete. about the chances that his own research will spine collapse, forcing their backs into an un­ After this point, a human has typically "If we understand how the regain [of cal­ single-handedly lead to a cure. "I can't really natural, curved position. reached adulthood and growth stops. The cium] is regulated . .. whatever technique, or describe how satisfying this is - it's like creat­ In the past six years, Dr. Kovacs pursued re­ skeleton's ability to regenerate and increase hormones, or combinations of factors that reg­ ing something and knowing it's being appreci­ search in this field that may one day offer os- in bone density then goes into steady decline. ulate the mother's skeleton after breastfeed- ated on an international scale," he said. Report called milestone in women's health research

This report is important because previous re­ into women's health issues, but said it is more which limits access for the women who real­ search into women's health was all but isolat­ to do with gender biases in research. ly need to get it," she said. "This suffers when Women face lower life ed from other health research, she said. "You "For a long time, the medical establishment there are local funding cuts to women's pro­ always see the trees, but you never get to see has been dominated by men," she said. "Health grams." expectancy, says prof the forests." research in the past has tended to overlook how Belak also expressed frustration over the This report brings isolated research under health conditions specifically affect women and closure of some women's centres by the B.C. one cover, providing doctors and women with instead . . . has generalized research from men government. "To me, that shows that they are BY SARA GROSSE a much more comprehensive understanding of to women without particularly targeting wom­ not caring very much about women's health­ women's health, says Kazanjian. en to see if those things are really true." care, and they are not doing enough in terms VANCOUVER (CUP) - A recent report is the Critical findings in the report include a A lot of women in disadvantaged positions, of education or research or advocacy or any­ first in Canada to provide a comprehensive look slightly lower life expectancy for women such as women of colour, lesbian women, im­ thing else," she said. at women's health in this country, says a UBC compared to men, and that women face high­ migrant women, disabled women, and women Funding is vital to further the understand­ professor. er health risks when dealing with depression, who are socially and economically disadvan­ ing of women's health shown in the report, said The Women's Health Surveillance Report was suicide attempts, and their sexual health. taged, opt out of the health system because they Kazanjian. "The burden of administration for recently_, t:e.k.as.e.d. bv. thi!. C.a.nadia.u ~. ~~~'\!"~~~~~".11...~~ ~"-.. ~~~... ~:.~~~~.~~'\.~~~ .~~~.. ~~ '~- Health Initiative and Health Canada. It is the face unique obstacles because of low income, By not accessing the healthcare system, a lot search studies is very heavy," said Kazanjian. first step in filling the research deficit in women's food shortage, and partner violence. of their health concerns are not known and are "Unless ongoing funding is made available to health issues, said Arminee Kazanjian, a UBC These women are a vulnerable group, and not reflected in research. continue monitoring women's health and to professor in the department of health care and better research would provide a complete un­ A lack of awareness can also stifle women's develop better and pertinent databases to un­ epidemiology and co-author of the report. derstanding of their needs, perhaps leading to access to health services, said Judith Pratt, dertake women's health surveillance, it will "It is the first time such a repoit is being made intervention. UBC's wellness education outreach co-ordina­ not happen." available," she said. "It provides you with quite Brenda Belak, information centre co-or­ tor. "I feel there are many resources in commu­ The research team for the report plans to seek abit of detail, which hasn't been available be­ dinator for the Vancouver Women's Health nities to assist women. However, I don't believe funding from multiple sources to do more work fore." Collective, agreed there is a lack of research there is enough promotion around the issues in this area. • ort etlCS Page 16 January 8, 2004 Surprise! There's not enough money!

leaving other teams in poor shape. The format was changed three years ago so all major ad­ Sports teams in vertising, such as corporate sponsorship, was placed in a pool and divided equally among desperate need of new the teams. Small-scale fundraising, like so/so draws and merchandise sales, was left to indi­ funds vidual teams. But this doesn't work for small sports like BY ALEX BILL swimming or wrestling. While swimming does some fundraising in co-operation with charity Paul Dawe is the coach of the men's and wom­ fundraising, neither team has an AUS event in en's swimming teams. The men's team has not the province, leaving them with no opportuni­ finished better than third out of four compet­ ty to raise money in front of a large support­ I ing teams all year, mainly because in a point­ ing audience. 4 ' t based system dependent on multiple swimmers Another major factor in the limitation of i. hi ; placing well, winning is hard when other teams travel costs for teams is the university's ideol­ '~~ bring twice as many swimmers. ogy on varsity sports. "The philosophy is that A "Typically, we'll take 16 swimmers. Now that's varsity athletics is an opportunity for students up from what from what they were two years ago who are at this university to compete in this sto­ • when I took over," said Dawe. "CIS regulations ry at the highest possible level - not to win," state that you can have 36 members." Because said Higgs. Memorial can only take 16, Dalhousie can swim Like any other team coach, winning just hap­ slower on average and still win the meet. And pens to be Dawe's main concern. "If the long­ because travel costs for UNB usually consist of term goal is to start winning the AUS champi­ a bus ride and hotel, they too can bring more onship again ... our long-term goal is to try to swimmers than Memorial. keep pushing those numbers [of swimmers] up. Memorial's athletics department subdivides And our responsibility as a club is to make sure the money it receives from the university into the we've got swimmers that are competitive enough different teams based on two main factors: the to justify that.... They still need to go a long way size of the team, and the length of the schedule. to be competitive with Dalhousie and UNB." According to Colin Higgs, director of the human As for the opportunity for new sports, such kinetics faculty, sports like soccer, because of its as the debated Memorial hockey team, Higgs size, and basketball, because of its long season, claims there are only two possible ways for that receive money in the range of $40,ooo. Smaller to happen, and both would degrade other aspects sports, like wrestling, swimming, and cross­ of university sports. "I don't have the money to country, are closer to the $2o,ooo mark. fund the sports we currently do at anything like Higgs also claims it is not his department that they need to be at," he said. "So, since I'm that limits the swim team. "If there are AUS working from a fixed-size pot, in reality, the only events, and the swimmers have met the stan­ way we're going to get a new sport is ... to drop dards for that event, to the best of my knowl­ one of the sports we currently have." edge, I've never turned down a request for that The idea of cutting a sport and replacing it Memorial swimming coach Paul Dawe (far right, walking) says the university must set its athlete to travel." with a new one may sound harsh, but it wouldn't financial priorities properly before investing in a new team. Geography is also against Memorial. While be a new occurrence. "It's not unheard of," said other AUS universities can devote more of their Higgs. "We determined 10 years ago, maybe IS Of course, the only other way Higgs believes already exist at Memorial, let alone new sports. costs to full-time coaching, MUN is forced to years ago, that women's soccer was a much more we could afford a new sport is through our re­ "I think we'd be national contenders in rugby," spend a vast majority on travel costs. The univer­ viable sport than women's field hockey." Because cently implemented recreation fee. He contests says Higgs. The problem is the amount of play­ sity gives $36o,ooo to athletics, but Higgs claims of this, women's field hockey was phased out, and that Memorial is one of the few universities in ers a rugby team has would require another the operational costs are closer to $SOO,ooo. "It's replaced with the increasingly popular sport of Canada, if not in North America, where the $3SO,ooo per year. about 6s per cent of what we spend in total. So women's soccer. school has a recreation fee that is not partial­ Ever the optimist, Higgs encourages students we're left with quite a big gap between what the Dawe sees varsity sports in a different light. ly used to support varsity sports. "That would and staff to look at the current situation in a posi­ university contributes and what it costs us [to "The university kind of has the responsibili­ be the kind of new revenue stream that it would tive light. "I think our teams are remarkably suc­ run the teams]." ty that, if they're going to take on a new team, take for us to add sports [teams]." cessful, given the kind of financial constraints, That leaves the teams with intensive fund­ they have to decide that they have the money to The end result is that sports on campus are travel constraints, and everything else that we raising. About six years ago, only men's bas­ do that, [and] not at the detriment of the oth­ in desperate need of more money, simply to op­ operate under - it's actually one of the real suc­ ketball had a substantial fundraising program, er clubs." erate at a competitive level with the sports that cess stories on campus." The parallel universe of sports

local papers reveals football - not the NFL, but ing about Kobe Bryant's rape trail. Plus, I didn't real football, as my British cousins reminded me. hear an irritating broadcaster putting bets on Sometimes, British is Don't get me wrong - I love soccer, and I enjoy the Sunday football games. No more roundta­ rugby even without understanding many of the ble discussions on something trivial, like how a better rules, but where's the basketball in the paper? player celebrates a touchdown - just highlights Where are the articles hyping the NFL playoffs? and game stats. THE ScoRECARD Where's the tiny section devoted to baseball English sports truly carry the raw excite­ transactions that only true hardball fans read? ment only sports can produce. Everyone feels Certainly not in this paper. A British paper con­ the thrill of a shot blasted from the edge of sists of football and rugby, and beyond that an the box. The cheering is just as loud in a liv­ occasional article about cricket, field hockey, or ing room, a pub, or even a hotel lobby, where the Olympics. I watched Aston Villa score a miraculous goal So where is the NBA? Not mentioned. keeping them in the FA Cup. Sports are a per­ Basketball has a small following in England, with sonal thing; they are the true definition of fans. footballers outnumbering them 100 to one. The Men dress head-to-toe in official uniforms to sit NBA isn't televised at all in England on normal in a pub and watch a game. To them, the only television, although I learned from a bloke in thing different between them and their heroes Scotland you can order it on cable. on the field is a gut from too many pints. They ]OHN RIETI How about American football? Or baseball, cheer as if they were reserve players on the the most classic of games. Nah, Brits would pre­ bench; I even saw one man cry as the mighty On my trip to England this Christmas, I found fer to watch Division 3 soccer than either of the Liverpool club dashed his team's chances of vic­ myself in a Canadian nightmare: missing the aforementioned sports. In fact, the main enjoy­ tory. Some may argue British fans are too into world junior championship. I never play hock­ ment of these sports comes from wearing their the game, but I'd love if it was like that every­ ey, and I don't claim to follow the sport, but the jerseys, which is becoming much trendier. where. Every match has the intensity of the play­ tournament is one of the most important events So with the Lakers replaced by Manchester offs, the fans at the stadium never stop roaring on my calendar. United, the Yankees switched with Arsenal, and chants, and every man, woman, and child wear When I left home, I figured it would be fine - my precious world junior hockey championship their team's jerseys. I'd see highlights the morning after, or maybe replaced by the FA Cup, how do I live? I'm glad to be home watching Vince throw some English channel wguld cover the games, The answer: amazingly. It was a revelation, down windmill dunks, and to see double-over­ England captain David Beckham, freshly despite England not having a team. Of course, I an escape from the reality that North American time football games, but I think for the next soc­ recovered from a broken foot, can be seen was wrong - there was nothing. sports became. For the first time in ages, I cer game, I'm getting the blokes together and go­ here sporting his new trademark - a mohawk To make matters worse, opening one of the watched a morning sportscast without hear- ing crazy just like my friends in Great Britain. hairstyle. if t I! f January 8, 2004 Sports & Athletics

IN THIS CORNER GEORGE COLBERT BASKETBALL SWIM TEAM Men's BALDWIN DIVISION 5TH YEAR G w L Pts StFX 5 4 1 8 BIOCHEMISTRY Dal 7 2 5 4 ACA 8 2 6 4 MUN6 2 4 4 The Post-Graduate NELSON DIVISION International Marketing Program G w L Pts can put the global business community within your reach. UCCB8 6 2 12 Learn with industry practitioners. Gain insights into the European WITH ]OHN RIETI up to? UNB 8 5 3 10 market, the culture and business environment throughout Latin America, SMU 7 4 3 8 the Asia Pacific nations, and the world. Get hands-on experience with How do you prepare for a race? I like Shaq, [because] he's powerful and UPEI 7 3 4 6 valuable field placements. A// in just eight months. ~· dominant, and no one stops him. Serena Call ( 416) 675-6622, ext 3207, • U HUMBER I just think about what I have to do, listen Williams - she's tight. I like really pow­ Women's or e-mail [email protected] The Business School to some music, and just visualize beating erful athletes. www.business.humber . ca everyone. BALDWIN DIVISION How do you feel about going to Olympic G W L Pts What kind of music do you listen to? trials? MUN6 s 1 10 Double the power of your degree Dal 7 4 3 8 Anything that will pump me up. Eminem It's good, it's pretty motivating. I was re­ StFX 6 3 3 6 is pretty good. A lot of heavy stuff like ally surprised by qualifying for them. It ACA 8 0 8 0 Metallica, and stuff like that. shows me I can do a lot if I put myself to­ wards it. NELSON DIVISION Work in the Global Village According to your teammates, you are G w L Pts the ladies' man of the team. Any truth to Do you find enjoyment in shaved legs UCCB9 7 2 14 this comment? and Speedos? UNB 9 5 4 10 SMU 8 4 4 8 International I don't know if that's true- Justin Kennedy Depends whose got the shaved legs! If it's UPEI 7 2 5 4 and Carl Sheppard both hold their own. the guys, no. But after months of not shav­ Project Management ing their legs, it's good to see the girls do VOLLEYBALL a 12-month post-graduate certificate program How did you get in swimming? it again. in international development at Humber College Men's I was at Splash 'N Putt when I was five or What should people think about the six, [and I] jumped in the deep end and al- swim team? MPMWMLPts Now you can study for employment in the growing field of most drowned, so dad enrolled me in swim Dal 11 9 2 18 International Development. Learn applied skills for writing lessons. I got kicked out of them, and my · People should know we're under-funded, MUN 11 s 6 10 international project proposals, cross-cultural communications, cousin was on the swim team, so I started but we still do the best we can. UdeM12 5 7 10 managing resources for overseas international development, and going to swim team lessons. UNB 12 1 11 2 more. The program includes an 8-week field placement or applied What are your future plans? research project which may be completed overseas or in North Why does swimming appeal to you? Women's America. Call (416) 675-6622, ext 3226, ~· For school, I plan to register for a mas- or e-mail [email protected] • U HUMBER 1 don't know, I just like the racing real- ter's in kinesiology. Swimming-wise, we'll MPMWML Pts The Business School ly. I hate practicing, I hate training, but I see where it goes after CIS and Olympic ACA 10 9 1 18 www.business.humber . ca love racing. And going to swim camps in trials. Dal 12 8 4 16 Mexico to see girls in bikinis. SMU 10 7 3 14 Do you have any superstitions or ritu­ UCCB9 5 4 10 How do you stay awake in class after als? UNB 9 4 5 8 morning practices? UdeM8 3 5 6 I always spit in the pool before I race. Bite UPEI 8 3 5 6 I don't schedule any classes until12:oo my mouth. StFX 9 2 7 4 pm or later. MUN7 0 7 0 A teammate described you as a "mental Would you rather be working in the class­ swimmer." How do you have such con­ UPCOMING EVENTS room or the pool? fidence to go out there and destroy the competition? Swimming (Men's and The pool. But I guess it's going to turn to Women's) school work now. I'm graduating this year, I'm good at focusing. I black everything out so I'm excited to do that. but my lane. Listen to some music, mutter Single day quad meet, some expletives in my mind, like "F' you, Dalhousie, Saturday, Are there any pro athletes that you look f' you," and then I just go and do it. jan. 17

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