ISSUE 042007/09/27 VOLUME 62 INSIDE 02 News 08 Comments 10 Features 13 Arts & Culture uniter.ca 19 Listings » 22 Sports EB W HE T N O [email protected] » E-MAIL . 04 . ss I VOL. 62 VOL. SEPT 27, 2007 SEPT 27, EEKLY W T DEN TU CLASSES CANCELLED WEDNESDAY SECURITY THREAT FRUSTRATES AND CONFUSES CAMPUS F WINNIPEG S F WINNIPEG 02 O Y BALE HOMES IN MANITOBA T 10 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE ERSI BRINGING URBAN ART AND CULTURE TO CAMPUS V 14 UNIVERSITY GEARS UP FOR FIVE DAY FREESTYLE FESTIVAL NI U MHLJ SEASON PREVIEW CHECK OUT This year’s regiONAL TEAMS THE THE 22 ♼ September 27, 2007 The Uniter contact: [email protected] 02 NEWS UNITER STAFF NEWS EDITOR: STACY CARDIGAN SMITH NEWS EDITOR: KSENIA PRINTS E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR News Jo Snyder » [email protected] BUSINess MANAGER James D. Patterson » [email protected] Security threat leaves students, faculty confused PRODUCTION MANAGER STACY CARDIGAN SMITH Sarah Sangster » [email protected] NEWS AssIGNMENT EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Natasha Peterson [email protected] isruption on campus resulting from a » JAMES PATTERSON threatening anonymous message reached COPY & STYLE EDITOR Dnew heights on Tuesday. The university Jacquie Nicholson » [email protected] further bulked up its already heightened security, and mandatory bag checks delayed campus access NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR for up to an hour Tuesday morning. Stacy Cardigan Smith » [email protected] A message in a university bathroom discov- ered last week threatened violent action to be car- News PRODUCTION EDITOR ried out on Wednesday, Sept. 26. While some stu- Ksenia Prints » [email protected] dents interviewed earlier in the week had elected to stay away from campus Wednesday, others decided COMMENTS EDITOR the threat was unfounded. Ben Wood » [email protected] “There’s always weird stuff scrawled on the walls,” said first-year student Thom Kroeker ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Tuesday. “I think [the university] just made an ex- Whitney Light » [email protected] ample of this.” As the Uniter goes to press Wednesday morn- LISTINGS COORDINATOR ing, a comment on the actual outcome of the threat Kristine Askholm » [email protected] is not possible. But increased security is expected to remain in Lloyd Axworthy talks to students as they wait in line Tuesday morning. SPORTS EDITOR place “for as long as we feel it’s required,” said U of W Kalen Qually » [email protected] director of external and alumni affairs Dan Hurley. Bag checks could continue until Monday, he BEAT RepORTER said Tuesday afternoon. main floor. The exact wording has not been released “People handle stress in different ways Jenette Martens [email protected] » Students, faculty and staff were given the option due to the ongoing investigation. and just to respect that. Some people definitely of missing Wednesday classes without penalty. “While this may be graffiti, we are taking no have some anxiety about this,” said UWSA president BEAT RepORTER According to the U of W website, almost 100 chances and are treating this incident seriously,” Davis Jacks. Cameron MacLean [email protected] » classes had been canceled as of Tuesday afternoon. stated a media release. Discussion groups concerning the gen- The message was discovered September 19 on Police and security presence on campus in- eral threat and privacy in the face of bag searches BEAT RepORTER the wall of a men’s bathroom of Centennial Hall’s creased since the discovery. On Tuesday, access to popped up on Facebook last week. Dan Huyghebaert » [email protected] the campus was available through Due to staff unease, the UWSA decided to only four doors, forcing students close all their services Wednesday, including the info BEAT RepORTER DER to wait in long lines that stretched booth, campus groups and the executive offices. [email protected] Y James Janzen » out of doors as security searched Finding a balance between safe campus and JO SN bags. This caused some students to an accessible campus is a challenge, Hurley said. question whether they were “sitting “It’s a challenge at any institution. We believe ducks” of sorts. strongly this has to be an open campus.” THIS WEEK ’ S CONTRIBUTORS On Tuesday, third-year psy- But this openness can’t come at the expense of chology major Doriza Caraos waited safety, he added. Kelly Nickie, Erin McIntyre, Aaron Epp, Mikale S. Fenton, in line for close to an hour before Televisions featuring updated security news Kathleen Gallagher, David EisBrenner, Laura Kunzelman, getting into the university. were operational at all major university entrances Scott Christiansen, Graham Podolecki, Tom Asselin, She thinks the increased and in high traffic areas on Monday. Steven Kotelniski, Dan Verville, Brooke Dmytriw, Don Moman, security is necessary, but “didn’t As of Tuesday, pop-up computer warnings Dave Alexander ,Dennis Virgnon-Tessier, Bronwyn Jerett-Enns realize it was going to be this and recorded emergency messages that replace dial hard core.” tones in the case of an emergency were in place. The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland “Understandably, I think, Students are urged to use their iamuwinnipeg Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community members are invited to participate. 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The Uniter reserves the right to refuse to print submitted material. continued silence concerning the A security tip line, 258-2930, and e-mail ad- The Uniter will not print submissions that are homophobic, exact wording, left some confused dress, [email protected], has been established. misogynistic, racist, or libellous. We also reserve the right to edit for length and/or style. and unsure. Counseling is available for students, faculty Students feelings were po- and staff. Please check out the Uniter online for up- CONTACT US » larized; some felt safe and others dated blogs and stories. General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 did not. Advertising: 204.786.9790 Editors: 204.786.9497 The University increases security around campus. Fax: 204.783.7080 Email: [email protected] LOCATION » Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg WHAT COULD THE UNIVERSITY DO TO MAKE 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 YOU FEEL SAFER ON CAMPUS? MOUseLAND PRess BOARD OF DIRecTORS: Mary Agnes Welch, Rob Nay, Nick Tanchuk, Ben Randy Brown, 1st year Andrew, 1st year chemistry. Corey, 1st year transfer from Wickström (chair), Dean Dias, Daniel Blaikie, Vivian Criminal Justice and University of Manitoba. Belik, Brendan Sommerhalder, Brian Gagnon Psychology. “Too tough a question.” “More cops around.” For inquiries email: [email protected] “They’re doing a pretty good job as is.” COVER IMAGE Jesse Shantz, 1st year Chelsey Sinclair, 1st year Thomas Urish, 2nd year “BULLIES” bachelor of science. pre. Veterinary. Administrative Studies “Visible military or police “Do the metal detecting “I don’t particularly feel BY LESLIE SUPNET presence.’ wand every once in a unsafe. The only problem www.sundaestories.com while.” is people walking in off the streets.” PHOTOS BY RENEE LILLEY contact: [email protected] The Uniter September 27, 2007 NEWS 03 Indigenous peoples’ resources manipulated, says campus First Nations spokesperson Local JAMES JANZEN News Briefs BEAT REPORTER Compiled by Aaron Epp, Sandy Klowak, Laura Kunzelman, & Ariel Whitehill ndigenous land rights made headlines early last week as members of Hollow Water First INation set up roadblocks on Highway 304 near Manigotagan to protest a new provincial cottage lot HOMECOMING WEEK OUTLINES subdivision. university’s sustAINABILITY VISION Protestors allowed lot owners out, but not onto The University of Winnipeg celebrated its home- their cottage lots and RCMP officers were placed on coming and 40th birthday Sept. 13-16. the highway to warn drivers of the situation. Graduates gathered at a variety of events Negotiations between Hollow Water leadership throughout the four days, including campus and provincial officials made no progress by the end tours, special lectures, and art shows. A dinner of last week. Demonstrations increased in size and at Hotel Fort Garry Saturday night celebrated number but remained peaceful. the class reunions of ’57, ’67, ’82, ’97, and ’02. SON “This theft of resources is becoming all too R The weekend opened with President common,” says Ryan Bruyere, vice president and Lloyd Axworthy’s state of the university ad- spokesperson for the University of Winnipeg’s dress. The address, given in the newly restored Aboriginal Student Council. Convocation Hall, outlined the university’s “The province manipulates resources through NATASHA PETE vision for a sustainable future. pseudo-entities such as provincial parks. which Noting that “knowledge knows no bor- Ryan Bruyere, UWSASC Vice President means profit for anybody but the First Nations,” ders, and nor should we,” Axworthy stated Bruyere continues.