It was Boring Page 17 People & Pets Oh Christ, it’s Mel Page 10 PPageage 1616 VolumeUniter 58, Issue 22 march 4, 2004 THE T HE O FFICIAL W EEKLY S TUDENT N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIVERSITY OF W INNIPEG Meet Your UWSA Candidates - page 6 page 2 march 4, 2004 the uniter uniter the news Volume 58, Issue 22 March 4, 2004 S T A F F Jonathan Tan Another thing that many transit Editor In Chief users don’t know is that in the [email protected] evening buses offer a request-a- stop service where a rider may Michelle Kuly request the driver to stop at some Managing Editor point along the bus route other [email protected] than the designated stop. While the presentation was A. P. (Ben) Benton very informative and geared News Editor toward a range of people, reporter [email protected] Claudine Gervais of the Herald Cheryl Gudz and Metro noted the uneven audi- Features Editor ence demographic. [email protected] “Women are still more con- cerned about personal safety,” Jeff Robson observed Gervais. “There were A&E Editor only about three guys in the audi- [email protected] ence. A guy wouldn’t think twice about walking to his car after Leighton Klassen class.” Sports Editor U of W Safewalk volunteer [email protected] Bilal Humayoon concurs. “On average three to four students use Stu Reid [our] service daily,” he said. Production Manager However, since he first started [email protected] Benton Photo: A. P. working for Safewalk last September, a male student has yet Julie Horbal to use the service. “Males are just Listings Editor too brave,” chuckles Humayoon. [email protected] “I myself wouldn’t walk down Young Street alone and I live Chandra Mayor there!” Copy Editor Audience member Micheal Carlos, third year Bio-Psychology major believes that males do get Ted Turner Police Vet Teaches scared, they just hide it. Advertising Manager “I think being a guy gives [email protected] people a false sense of security. At night time, regardless of your gen- Scott deGroot Street Smarts der you have to watch your back Beat Reporter stick to it, and tell someone your switch, and Auto Theft CAT stick- all the time.” BY SARA LOFTSON usual path so if anything were to er all deter thieves from commit- “It’s just as important for males to take preventative meas- Kent Davies ast Wednesday, Darrel happen you can be tracked easier. ting auto theft. Kutchon said that Some of the safety tips even generally a thief is going to break ures because they can be assaulted Diversions Coordinator Kutchon, an eighteen year LWinnipeg Police Force vet- accounted for fashion. “Comfort into the car without the protective just as easily, especially if they are eran gave a noon-hour presenta- is key,” Kutchon said, offering tips device because it is less of a hassle caught by surprise,” said M.D.Cohen tion on Personal Safety and such as opting for non-restrictive or risk. Henderson. Diversions Coordinator Common Sense on Campus. clothing or jewellery, and wearing When asked about bicycle The U of W Safewalk pro- “We wanted to give a presen- running shoes to walk home which theft, Kutchon advised owners to gram provides students and staff a tation that explores what it means provide better traction in case of a get their bikes tagged. Any local security escort to their vehicles or Joe Myles to be part of this university com- need of a quick escape. He also police department should carry homes within a reasonable dis- Distribution Manager munity and the surrounding neigh- said that eliminating temptation engraving tools for placing serial tance of the university. Student bourhood,” explained Director of can be effective in preventing an identification numbers on person- Safewalkers are available to stu- Daniel Larson Student Housing and Life Matt attack. al property. dents from room 1C36 and oper- Guest Photo Editor Henderson in the opening “Keep the ‘bling bling’ out of Kutchon recommends that ate from Monday to Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS remarks. sight,” he said, suggesting that public transportation users When it comes to campus rings be turned to the inside of the become aware of their surround- When the Safewalk program is safety Henderson, a former U of palm. Purses are also popular tar- ings too. not operating, Security Services Sheri Lamb, Ed Cheung, Sara Loftson, Kyle W history major, offers this gets because they are always asso- “Use well-lit, busy bus stops will provide the same services 24 Lamothe, Jeanne Fronda, Dan Huyghebaert, advice: “Don’t walk alone or ciated with money and valuables. to retain a level of visibility.” hours a day on request. Sarah Amyot, Chris Greenaway, James down back alleys. All the recent A fanny pack or waist belt Paskaruk, Caitin Brown, Jacob Serebrin, Ginny incidents that have occurred with might be a safer alternative. Collins, Nina Fielding, Nathanial Kaplan, Molly students and staff have been when However, if it is neces- FEEL a “CHEMISTRY” McCracken, Jesse Matas, Julie Horbal, Dave it’s dark and people are alone.” sary to carry a purse, wrap Law, Christine Esselmont, Jeremy Strub, Vika At the beginning of every aca- the strap around the purse with SCIENCE? Ivanenkova, Danene Goulet, Mike Pyl demic year the U of W’s and carry it underarm like a Cover Photo : Lex Dyer Department of Student Housing football, instead of placing If you have a strong science background, and the the strap across the chest The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of offers an orientation session to its desire to make amazing discoveries... Winnipeg and is published by the University of Winnipeg new residents in order to foster because. If a predator Students' Association. The Uniter is editorially autonomous and familiarity with the campus and attacks, you are dependent the opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES the UWSA. The Uniter is a member of the Canadian University the surrounding neighbourhood. on the strap to break in Press and Campus Plus Media Services. Submission of articles, For the first time last week order to become free. could be your ticket to an incredible career! letters, photos and graphics are welcome. Articles should be sub- Henderson decided to open up the Kutchon also provided use- mitted in text or Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Medical Laboratory Sciences provides the academic Deadline for submissions is noon Friday (contact the section's edi- forum to the greater university ful safety tips for students tor for more information). Deadline for advertisements is noon community. and staff who drive to foundation and the hands-on experience necessary Friday, six days prior to publication. The Uniter reserves the right “We thought, ‘why are we just school. to excel in all types of laboratory work. to refuse to print submitted material. The Uniter will not print sub- missions that are homophobic, misogynistic, racist or libelous. We offering this information to stu- “When walking to your also reserve the right to edit for length or style. vehicle have car keys in dent residents when there are thou- From diagnostic investigation in medical labs hand. Walk around your sands of other students on campus to forensic work with law enforcement agencies, Contact Us who could benefit?’” Henderson vehicle to make sure that the choices are endless and THE INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU! General Inquiries: 204.786.9790 said. Kutchon spoke about pedes- no one is lurking about [or Advertising: 204.786.9779 trian safety, encouraging the use of inside]. When inside, lock • 24 credits of post-secondary education, including: General your car doors.” Chemistry (3 credits), Anatomy & Physiology (6 credits), Biology (6 credits), Editors: 204.786.9497 a buddy system. “Find a classmate to walk with In order to avoid your Statistics (3 credits), Communictions (3 credits), and either Fax: 204.783.7080 to your vehicle or bus stop after a car from being a target of Intro. to Organic Chemistry or Intro. to Physical Chemistry (3 credits) • Email: [email protected] night course. Not only will it act as theft, it helps to park in • Two -year Diploma program • September Entry • a form of protection but it is also a well-lit areas. It is impor- • Immediate Career Opportunities • The Uniter great way to meet new people…. tant to keep the interior •Jobs available in urban and rural areas • Room ORM14 Predators usually look for loners clean and empty of all per- and tend to avoid people in groups sonal items and papers with Please call Gillian @ 204-632-2009 for more information. University of Winnipeg or pairs.” personal information out of 515 Portage Avenue If for some reason you have to the vehicle. Anti-theft Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 walk alone, Kutchon offered a few devices such as the steering precautions—plan a safe route, wheel lock, alarm, ignition march 4, 2004 page 3 the uniter news Landmine Awareness Week to Explode on Campus on a local level. There has to be Exhibit called Unsilenced will be held huge barrier to development. Aid prevents the use, transfer, stockpiling, BY SCOTT DE GROOT awareness about what’s happening on at the Fleet Galleries in the exchange workers and aid agencies have said and production of anti-personnel hey lie in wait long after wars an international level, but action has to from March 1st- 6th. Work by local that their work in these areas has been Landmines. The treaty was spearhead- have been fought.