The McGill Tribune Vol. 28 Issue 12

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Volume 28 Issue 12 • November 18,2008

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i/P Silverstein details reasons for resignation jSMU vice-president finance and operations will stay on until January 2 J ames G ilman & B ernard R udny Tobias Silverstein, the Students' Society vice-president finance and aerations, has explained that he resigned last week due to professional ancerns with his portfolio. In statements to SSMU Council and theTribune, Iverstein explained that he was unable to remedy discrepancies between le constitutional and day-to-day interpretations of the VP finance and opations portfolio.

"I cannot fulfill the responsibilities of the vice-president finance and perations as they are outlined and detailed in the SSMU Constitution and y-laws,"Silverstein told Council."! cannot be responsible for the portfolio rid therefore must resign."

Last Tuesday, Silverstein tendered his resignation to the SSMU Execuve, effective January 2, 2009. At Thursday's Council meeting, he recomlended that the position remain vacant after his departure.

"Because the issues I have had with the position are professional, and ot personal, any individual who assumes the role will undoubtedly have ie same issues," Silverstein said in an interview with the Tribune. "I don't elieve they should assume the responsibility and the liabilities until the osition can be looked at further."

Silverstein made his announcement to Council in a closed session, resenting a short statement while going into only minimal detail.

According to several councillors that the Tribune contacted, Council ras largely accepting of the announcement. However, there was a great eal of frustration over the reticence of Silverstein and the rest of the Excutive. Many councillors felt unprepared for the election of his successor, iven the lack of detailed information provided to them.

Vice-President Finance and Operations Tobias Silverstein explained some of the reason for his departure last Thursday at the Students' Society Council meeting.________________________________ ________ ______

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Voting begins on proposed fee increases Referenda period opening with one less question than planned Y\Yt .

M att C hesser The Students'Society's fall referenda period begins today, fter four days of advance polling, but it will do so with one ewer question than originally planned.

At a SSMU Council meeting last Thursday, councillors oted to remove a question on a proposed increase to the uniersity's Administrative Charges fee. The approved draft of the gestion called for a $5.25 increase to the fee per academic ear, but on Thursday afternoon an administrator emailed SMU Vice-President University Affairs Nadya Wilkinson to nform her that they had intended the question to request a 5.25 increase per semester (as opposed to per annum).

"The by-laws don't allow for changes within 10 days of he polls opening," Wilkinson said. "We wanted to uphold the pirit of the by-laws, particularly because Elections McGill's im­

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partial campaign team had already been getting the word out about what improvements students would get for an increase of $5.25 per year. Obviously McGill had promised things that could only be achieved with an extra $5.25 per semester, and so changing the question wasn't really an option."

The SSMU ancillary fee by-laws, which were passed at the October 2 Council meeting, require that a "question shall be approved by Council no less than 10 days before the open­ ing of advanced polls.'The original draft of the Administrative Charges question was approved at the October 28 Council meeting, but the request for a change to the question came less than 24 hours before advance polls were set to open.

"It's really unfortunate that this had to happen/'Wilkinson said. "This fee had gone through several drafts, where the ad­ ministration and I were sending drafts back and forth on what these fees were for and how they should be presented ... It's really worrying to consider that they hadn't proofread them."

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TU -x /-I Ir i n r o H r"\\ / The administration is/“Irequired by provincial law to receive student approval if the total increases to ancillary fees exceed $15 per year. The proposed increase to the Administrative Charges fee could be covered within that $15, but according to Wilkinson, the administration had indicated they would not increase fees without putting them to referendum as an indi­ cation of good faith.

Five questions regarding fee increases or renewals remain on the ballot for the fall referenda period. One such question is the renewal of the $10 Athletics and Recreation Facilities Im­ provement Fund, which was created in 1982. The ARFIF pro­ vides for the creation of additional space for student activities at the McGill Athletics Complex.

"Somewhere around 70 per cent of McGill students will use the Athletics Complex during their time at McGill," said

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Portfolio may be left vacant No councillors yet running for position Continued from COVER

ment on exactly what those reasons were.

Next Thursday, SSMU Council will hold a constitu­ Turner's understanding was that Silverstein tionally mandated vote to select one of its members to hadn't signed the financial statements because he was serve in Silverstein's absence. The Tribune contacted absent when they were presented to the SSMU execu­ several potential candidates but no councillors had tive committee. announced their candidacy for the position at press Because of the problems he cited with the VP fi­ time. Candidacies must be submitted to the Speaker nance and operations role, as well as the difficulties a of Council by 6 p.m. this Thursday. new executive would face stepping into the job half­ "Should no candidates present themselves, the way through the year, Silverstein believes it would be position will remain vacant for the rest of the year, best if no one take the job. The rest of the executive with the duties and responsibilities being reallocated agrees that the portfolio should not be filled. to the office of the president, and the hiring of more However, Turner explained that SSMU must obey part-time student staff to assist with the day-to-day the Constitution, which stipulates that Council shall [operations],"Turner said in an email to the Tribune. "A elect one of its members to replace a resigning vicedetailed plan regarding where responsibilities will lie president. for the remainder of the year will be presented and ap­ "Though the rest of the Executive agrees that the proved at Council." position should remain vacant for the good of the so­ "Though it is obviously a less than ideal situation, ciety, the opinion of the SSMU [Executive] won't be we are confident that the Society will continue ... sup­ taken into consideration in shaping the process," she plying quality representation, services, and program­ said. "We will respect the Constitution in full ... and ming with either a new VP finance or no VP finance," [we will] be having an election, and any candidate Turner added. wishing to come forward shall be put before a vote of Turner was not willing to comment further on the Council." discrepancies between the constitutional and day-toSilverstein will remain in the position until Janu­ day roles of the VP finance and operations. Silverstein ary 2 in order to assist in the transition period. explained that most of the challenges he faced were in "Part of the reason that I'm not resigning effective the financial, rather than the operations, component immediately is so that I don't leave SSMU high and of the portfolio. He has an academic background in dry," said Silverstein. "I will still be available for consul­ finance, accounting, and economics. tation, but I will not be around on a day-to-day basis In examining SSMU's financial affairs, the Tribune [after January 2]." discovered that Silverstein didn't sign off on the soci­ "I don't expect his resignation to have a massive ety's 2007-08 financial statements. The 2006-07 finan­ impact on the running of the society. So far we have cial statements were signed by former president Jake seen both the Executive and permanent staff seem Itzkowitz and former VP finance and operations Imad very willing to pick up the slack when [Silverstein] Barake. leaves us,"said Turner. ■ When asked why he didn't sign the statements, Silverstein cited professional reasons stemming from A co p y o f Silverstein's re sig n a tio n letter to SSM U his fiduciary responsibilities. He was unwilling to com­ C o u n c il is a v a ila b le o n lin e a t m ca illtrib u n e.co m .

T h o m a s Q u a il The Quebec Public Interest Research Group has requested arbitrati for their ongoing autonomous opt-out dispute with McGill University. / cording to QPIRG, the university's administration directly violated the Mei orandum of Agreement between McGill and the organization.

"The MoA gives QPIRG autonomy over its fees," said Tribune colui nist and QPIRG board member Max Silverman. "Anything that disrupts t flow of fees between students and QPIRG would be a direct violation oft agreement."

QPIRG is an independent student organization. In order for stude organizations to associate themselves with the university (in ways such using the McGill name), they are required to have an MoA with the admin tration. QPIRG believes the university has violated the fee transference sc tion of their MoA. "QPIRG claimed that McGill was in default of its MoA with the universi because of the Minerva opt-out option," said Deputy Provost (Student L and Learning) Morton Mendelson."[We] are contemplating our options."

This dispute began in May 2007 when McGill decided to put opt-o mechanisms online. "[QPIRG] engaged with [Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learnin Morton Mendelson] for almost a year. We presented, clearly, that the a ministration was wrong under the MoA," Silverman said.

At these meetings, Mendelson maintained that students preferred tl online opt-out mechanisms. Last March, however, in the Students'Socie referenda period, students voted overwhelmingly in favour of autonomo opt-out mechanisms.

"We went back to the administration, and we said that students agree [that autonomous opt-out mechanisms are necessary]," Silverman sai "Mendelson proceeded to say to that he had no intention of listening to tl results of the referendum." .

In May, the administration informed various independent stude groups— including QPIRG—that their fee wouldn't be considered auton mous. According to QPIRG, arbitration was their last option.

"We're simply asking for a disagreement to be solved by an outsic party. ... Things now are in the hands of the administration," Silvermc said.

Upon receipt of the arbitration request, Dean of Students Jane Evere was appointed as fact-finder. According to Mendelson, Everett's role w; not to judge whether QPIRG's claim of default was valid, but just to list tl facts.The administration is calculating its next move.

"Now, we are studying her report and contemplating our options, an we will get back to QPIRG within the time-frame called for in the MoAwithin 30 working days of receiving the report," Mendelson said.

According to QPIRG co-coordinator Indu Vashist, QPIRG's problen with the adminstration are part of a larger problem with the relationsh, between the administration and student groups.

"This is a major issue on campus," Vashist said. "There is an unhealtl relationship between student groups and the administration." ■

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Students' Society Vice-President Finance and Operations Tobias Silverstein, President Kay Turner, and VP Clubs and Services Sam Cooke at Thursday's Council meeting.

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Ryan Tomicic, the athletics representative to Council and chair of the "Ye committee. "I think any fee that will positively impact that many people is worthwhile investment for students."

The ARFIF is administered by the Student Athletics Council in conjunc tion with the Athletics Board, which has representatives from the admini: tration, faculty, students and the community. Tomicic claims that they hop to use the fund to increase the size of the fitness centre by 30 per cen construct four multipurpose rooms, renovate the men's locker room, an construct eight "student rooms."The potential uses for the student room vary from equipment storage to gender-neutral bathrooms.

"When they constructed the new parts of the Athletics Complex, the basically built a massive footprint— putting up walls and sectioning o1 areas that they didn't have the money to develop at the time," said Tomicic "This is meant to be the final phase of development for all the areas tha they sectioned off and left to be filled in when there was money to do sc There was a lot of foresight that went into planning this fund."

A fee increase for the McGill chapter of the Quebec Public Interest Re search Group is also on the ballot. QPIRG is requesting a 75-cent increase t< their opt-outable fee, which is currently $3 per semester. The organizatioi helps to plan and run Culture Shock and Radical Frosh, as well as fundinc on-campus working groups and guest speakers.

"The fee hasn't changed in 20 years," said Max Silverman, chair of the "Yes" committee and Tribune columnist. "In that time, we've grown signifi cantly as an organization, and in the number of groups that we serve. The fee increase will allow us to do a lot more."

The renewal of the $19 McGill Undergraduate Student Fund, and in creases to both the administration's Student Services and Application fees are also on the ballot. ■

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Jews Briefs Railway conglomerates collaborate on metro system The Quebec firm Bombardier and French company Alstom have part;red to submit a joint application to improve Montreal's aging metro. If eir bid is successful, the two conglomerates will develop the technology id assemble the trains that would comprise the Montreal Transit Corpora­ l ' s $1.2 billion upgrade.

Bombardier and Alstom, both corporations with large railway divims, have collaborated on past ventures, including renovations to the Paris etro and Amtrak’s Acela train service in the northeastern United States.

"We believe Alstom is the ideal working partner for [Bombardier]. Their :pertise in metros and rubber wheels, along with our past relationship, lows us to continue a partnership that is to the benefit of [the STM]," said Jal Zouaoui, Bombardier senior advisor communications and public reta­ ins.

The Quebec government announced in May 2006 that the STM could immence discussions with Bombardier to replace 336 aging subway trains, hich have been in operation since the metro's opening in 1966. In January >08, the Quebec Superior Court approved Alstom's right to tender, escalatg the battle over renovation rights.

The conflict was resolved in July when Alstom approached Bombarer, its Canadian railway counterpart, with a joint bid, ending a two-year spute.

"The legal battle delayed the renovation process. However, that has aen solved and we look forward to work again with a company of Alstom's atus and resources,"said Zouaoui.

Provincial taw requires that final assembly of the new cars occur in anada, with 60 per cent of factor inputs coming from Canadian factories.

Istom employs 300 staff in its Montreal manufacturing facility, operates i active plant in Calgary, and maintains numerous dormant plants across anada.

"Our partnership is in the best interest of the STM and Montreal subay riders. We realize that we are working on a short time frame, so this lint venture will be vital in providing an optimum solution to Montreal's letro system," said Zouaoui.

Following test trains in November 2011, the renovated subway will egin operation between July 2012 and October 2014.

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Concordia formally installs first female president Concordia University formally installed Judith Woodsworth as its first mnale president and vice-chancellor on Monday at the university's fall con­ ocation ceremony.

Though formally installed yesterday, Woodsworth has been serving s interim president since August 1. She replaced former president Claude ajeunesse after his surprise departure in September 2007.

After Lajeunesse announced his departure, the university followed rocedure and appointed a committee composed of faculty, students, and oard of Governors members to make a recommendation for a new presient to the Board.

"Once there is a public recommendation made, that candidate is inited to the university to address the community, which Dr. Woodsworth id in late winter.... She spoke to the community and then the nomination /as approved by the Board," said Chris Mota, Concordia's senior public relaons officer Born in France but raised in Winnipeg, Woodsworth is also a McGill lumnus. She has received a BA in French and philosophy and a PhD in rench literature from McGill, as well as a degree from the University of trasbourg in France.

Woodsworth previously served as the president of Laurentian Univer­ ity in Sudbury, Ontario. In addition, she served as a Concordia professor rom 1980 to 1997 and as academic vice-president at Mount Saint Vincent Iniversity in Halifax.

With Woodsworth's accession to the presidency of Concordia, both nglish-speaking universities in Montreal are now led by women. Heather /lunroe-Blum has served as McGill's principal since 2003. Female university (residents have become increasingly common in recent years in both Canida and the United States. Brown University, Harvard University, Princeton Jniversity, and the University of Pennsylvania— half of the Ivy League— are low led by female presidents.

According to Mota, Woodsworth has been busy since informally taking iffice in August, meeting with students and representing Concordia at vari>us functions, including the premiers' recent trade mission to China.

"Basically it's a'getting to know you'period, but also she has been maniated to produce a strategic plan for the university, and so she has begun a irocess of consultation," Mota said.

Woodsworth's term as president runs until 2013.

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Students protest Prop 8 California disallows gay marriage in vote E lizabeth P erle

and taken specific assignments in relation to coordi­ nating the march. Not a single one of us does this for a living; we just knew we had to be a part of this."

According to Brooks, Facebook was the most sig­ nificant tool in reaching the 20,000 people who turned up to protest in San Diego. Several McGill students at Saturday's protest acknowledged that it had been Facebook— not word of mouth, flyers, or the Queer McGill listserv—that had encouraged them to attend the day's event.

"We're showing our support for gay rights. This is the new extension of the civil rights movement, in the States at least. In Canada I feel privileged because I have all these rights that my friends back home don't," said Parker Villalpando, U1 arts. "My home state [of Arizona] passed an anti-gay marriage amendment to the constitution during the last election, so I don't see myself having a future anywhere that I am not seen as an equal citizen."*

Despite heavy rain on Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. 30 to 40 McGill students and members of the Montreal com­ munity gathered outside the Roddick Gates to protest the passage of Proposition 8 in California, eventually making their way to the American consulate. Proposi­ tion 8 amended California's constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman, effectively overriding a recent state Supreme Court decision that had recognized same-sex mar­ riage as a fundamental right.

"The basic message is that, although we do have marriage in Canada, there are many Americans here who would like to express their discontent with the government. There are also many Canadians who would like to act in solidarity by having a protest at a U.S. consulate," said Rebecca Dooley, political action coordinator of Queer McGill.

Dooley spearheaded and organized the protest on Saturday. She noted that the protest was initially conceived as a McGill-based event, but, due to a targe amount of interest, members of the Francophone community, Concordia students, and members of queer-based Montreal organizations were also wel­ comed to the event.

Protests against Proposition 8 happened simulta­ neously across 300 cities in 50 states and 10 countries worldwide, with over one million people turning out in total, according to Join The Impact, a website which was integral in mobilization efforts on Saturday.There was no official umbrella organization or political group that facilitated the international protest— rather, it was fueled and carried out entirely by websites, blogs and social networking sites. "[Join the Impact] called for a national day of pro­ test, but did not specifically give any information on what we should or shouldn't do—just that we should protest peacefully and in accordance with the taw. The grassroots internet movement therefore played a sig­ nificant role in organizing this protest," said Sara Beth Brooks, the San Diego Organizer for Join The Impact.

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Grey Cup village goes up in Place du Canada Alouettes hosting the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday's big game S teven H offer With the 96th annual Grey Cup champion­ ship game rapidly approaching, Canadian Football League and Montreal Alouettes fans are looking to the Grey Cup village to satisfy their football fever.

Located downtown at Place du Canada, the tent village will feature a flag football field, multi­ ple performance stages, and large screens for fans who couldn't obtain tickets to the big game.

Alouettes officials believe that they have successfully expanded on the Grey Cup village concept introduced when Montreal hosted the championship game in 2001. The inaugural year was considered a great success and has since been replicated by other host cities, including Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver.

The Alouettes, who defeated the Edmonton Eskimos in last Saturday's Eastern Conference final, will play the Calgary Stampeders, who beat the British Columbia Lions in the Western Confer­ ence final.

“The idea came from just brainstorming and thinking how can we put together something that will keep up with Montreal as a party city and en­ tertain everyone, especially people that are com­ ing in from out of town for the game," said Louis Phillip Dorais, assistant vice president of commu­ nications for the Alouettes. "We really just wanted to put together a great place for the whole family to come down and support the CFL, the Alouettes, and enjoy all of Grey Cup week."

In addition to holding opening ceremonies, the festival village will host a variety of free perfor­ mances by musical acts, including Marc Parent & Wang Dang Doodle, the Porn Flakes, Quebec soul and blues singer Angel Forrest, and U2 cover band

Elevation. Other events include a special kids day, a giant omelette breakfast, a cheerlead­ ing competition, and a three-hour tailgate party with special guests to take place before the game on Sunday afternoon. The Calgary pancake breakfast, scheduled for the Friday prior to the game, is also among the most an­ ticipated events at the village.

Although the village is funded collec­ tively by the CFL, the city of Montreal, and the Alouettes, Alouettes officials are primarily responsible for the design and organization of the events. The Alouettes hope that the village will successfully draw in fans from out of town who might otherwise patronize the surrounding bars and restaurants prior to the championship game.

"It's always great to have a national cham­ pionship in your home town,"said McGill head football coach Sonny Wolf. "It's generally an amazing event. Last year Toronto hosted a great Grey Cup, and I suspect Montreal will do the same this year."

While there's clearly a great deal of foot­ ball fever for the upcoming Grey Cup, Quebec studies major Justin Margolis argued that it can't compare with Montrealers passion for hockey.

"No matter what the [Alouettes] or the city of Montreal does, even if the Als win the Grey Cup, this will still be a hockey town and the Als won't come close to the Habs," Margo­ lis said.

The village will open to the public on No­ vember 19 and will close following the cham­ pionship game on November 23. ■

The Grey Cup will come to Montreal on Sunday for the first time since 2001 when the Alouettes play the Calgary Stampeders.

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Universities' endow m ents suffer Many Canadian schools, including McGill, forced to cut spending due to impact of ongoing financial crisis K ayan H ui

For McGill and other Canadian universities, this year's ongoing fi­ nancial crisis has generated uncertainty as to how programs and initia­ tives will be affected by losses in the value of endowments. With weaker endowment portfolios, many universities have been forced to make cuts to student awards, financial aid, research chairs, salaries, and other pro­ grams.

Some schools, such as the University of Waterloo, have tried to ease the impact of the financial crisis on their endowments.

"Relative to McGill, our endowment is modest, but nevertheless it is significant," said Amit Chakma, Waterloo vice-president, academic & pro­ vost.

Waterloo's endowment spending rate was 4.5 per cent in 2008. Ac­ cording to Chakma, that number will likely rise next year.

"Funding from the government is not sufficient," he said.

In addition, Chakma anticipated that raising funds from donors dur­ ing such weary times could be problematic. While potential difficulties in the school's finances are still not clear, the school has been forced to take "prudent action."

Chakma added that judgment calls are being left to various academic leaders who follow a general rule: don't spend money unless you must.

Erring on the conservative side in terms of spending, Waterloo has already cancelled some upcoming plans. At the same time, ongoing academic plans, such as the expansion of graduate programs and the enrollment of international students, are now being moved along more quickly to supplement universities'incomes.

The University of British Columbia has adopted a less reactionary attitude towards its endowment losses. Peter Smailes, the university's treasurer, said that, like most institutions, UBC has been reluctant to act immediately.

"We feel we can smooth [these funds] out in the short term in the way

that we can avoid taking drastic measures," Smailes said. "We're hopeful that we can avoid that."

Currently, UBC has a five percent endowment spending rate. Howev­ er, this rate is expected to fall by at least one per cent. How this may affect areas where endowment funds are usually allocated is still unclear, but, as Smailes added, the university can only manage their funds properly when they understand developments in financial markets.

McGill University is also not immune to the ongoing financial turmoil.

According to Francois Roy, McGill vice-president finance and administra­ tion, holdings are expected to drop by 20 per cent this fiscal year. How­ ever, Roy's confidence in the endowments hasn't been marred by that estimate.

"The investment portfolio is well-diversified and is allocated on a conservative basis with a high percentage in fixed income, which has pro­ vided a certain degree of protection in this down market," Roy said.

Like UBC, McGill is monitoring its holdings carefully before taking further action. Roy said that although the year-end results are anticipated to fall short, they will likely have performed better compared to those of other Canadian universities, and are "well-positioned for an eventual re­ bound."

McGill's endowment was valued at $973.6 million as of 2007, the third largest in Canada after the University of Toronto's and UBC's.

During times of economic uncertainty, donors may feel reluctant to give. Yet this has not derailed Campaign McGill, the university's massive fundraising drive that began last year.

"Research has consistently shown that philanthropic giving contin­ ues to rise even in times of recession, albeit at a slower pace, and we re­ main cautiously optimistic that our loyal alumni and donors will continue to support McGill and its students," said Marc Weinstein, VP development and alumni affairs.

Early this month, the RioTinto Alcan Canada Fund donated $3 million to the Campaign, and more than $444 million has been raised since the start of the campaign last year. ■

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McGill rem em bers survivors of genocide Remembrance Day event commemorates Holocaust, Rwanda victims C ara W ilson Students, professors, and community members convened in Chancellor Day Hall on Remembrance Day last week to com­ memorate the victims of genocide. "Generations of Genocide" was presented by Students Helping Others Understand Toler­ ance, Hillel Montreal, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur, and the Jewish Law Students'Association in collaboration with the McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism.

"Tonight, we will ponder some of the most daunting top­ ics in human history, and discuss the lessons humanity should have learned decades ago," said Eloge Butera, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and current McGill law student. "If we take this moment to tell the stories of our past it is not to illicit your pity, but to strengthen your resolve to fight genocide."

Also on the panel were third generation Armenian geno­ cide survivor Liz Balian, Holocaust survivor Paul Herczeg, and Founder and President of Canadian Friends of Sudan Justin Laku. Irwin Cotier, a McGill law professor, gave a keynote ad­ dress following the panel discussion.

Balian recounted her grandfather's story from arguably the first 20th century genocide. Speaking with strong convic­ tion, she touched on the importance of community.

"I have inherited the need to stand up for my heritage and my ideals," Bailan said."We have a moral obligation to ensure a future free from genocide".

Her closing statement, that "education is the best memo­ rial for victims of genocide," was particularly pertinent in the university setting.

"I had to survive. I thought, someone has to tell this story," said Herczeg, a Hungarian survivor of the Holocaust. Although Herczeg lost family and friends during his struggles in the Dachau and Auschwitz concentration camps, his story did pro­

vide some hope for humanity.

"After being caught hiding in the woods, the punishment for which was death, a German soldier saved my life by switch­ ing me from the task of manual labour—which would have meant my death—to the potato peeling brigade, where I re­ mained until our camp was liberated," Herczeg said.

Perhaps the most moving speaker of the night, Butera told his story of survival as a 10-year-old boy in Rwanda.

"Genocide," Butera said, "is a vivid symbol of the violence and human potential for brutality."

During the Rwandan genocide, the equivalent of the stu­ dent population of McGill was killed every day.

"I witnessed everyday so many souls of my loved ones disappear," Butera said. "Although the numbers are quantified by history, to me they are the stories that were and the stories that never were but should have been."

All of the speakers demonstrated immense strength to stand up and share their stories. A common thread amongst them was a need to share their narratives.

"These are not just their stories, this is our story," said McGill law Professor Rene Provost. "Genocide is in us. ... The people who carry out genocides are normal people and the next genocide is out there on the horizon."

Laku spoke of the genocide happening right now in the Darfur region of Sudan.

"We are gathered here to remember the silence of the world," Laku said.

He detailed the horrific conditions of rape and violence committed by the Janjaweed in western Sudan.

"The refugee camps are the same as the work camps of the Holocaust," said Laku, who has visited numerous camps in the Darfur region."! commit myself to be a voice of the voice­ less, to defend and protect humanity. Darfur is Rwanda in slow

NIKI HYDE Liz Bailan, whose grandfather survived the Armenian genocide, spoke last Tuesday in Chancellor Day Hall. motion."

Laku urged listeners to take a stand against what is cur­ rently happening in Darfur, saying that "your silence never helps the victims, but helps the oppressors."

Cotier was the last speaker of the night. Taking a scholarly approach, he wove the stories of the night into five lessons to be learned: the duty to remember, the danger of statesanctioned incitement to genocide, the dangers of silence, the consequences of inaction, and the complicity of the elite.

He called the event "a powerful convergence of remembrance and reminder."

Cotier later quoted the Talmud and the Qu'ran: "If you save a single person, it is as if you have saved an entire uni­ verse." ■

News Briefs Charest and McGuinty reaffirm plans for high-speed passenger train Premiers Jean Charest of Quebec and Dalton McGuinty of Ontario reaf­ firmed their plan to create a high-speed passenger train connecting their provinces at last Monday's first ministers'meeting, and called on the federal government to support the construction financially. The call followed last January's announcement of a new high-speed rail study by both premiers and the federal government, many of which have been conducted in the past. The proposed train would run all the way from Quebec City to Wind­ sor, Ont. The first ministers' meeting was called in order to discuss the econo­ my. Both Charest and McGuinty argued that this period of economic cri­ sis would be the ideal time to begin construction on the new railway as it would create many new job opportunities, and expressed hope that the project will now be able to move along quickly.

For the many McGill students who travel frequently the QuebecWindsor corridor, a high-speed direct train route would be a valuable asset. If constructed, the new train would cut the travel time from Mon­ treal to Toronto, a distance of 1,150 kilometres, to just two and a half hours.

"I would probably go home more often. Anything that cuts down on travel time would be great," said Erik Reid, a U1 physics and history student from Toronto who usually travels between home and school by train.

Charest noted that the proposal will be further discussed at January's first ministers' working meeting on the economy.

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Keeping the faith, but not the placebos

Campus food makes RJ's stomach turn RJ K elford

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I n 2006, the Shatner cafeteria lease was renewed—the Students' Society agreed to let the food court stay as is.

The topic was barely discussed at SSMU Council, and the idea of a student-run food service wasn't even mentioned.

That's unfortunate, because the signing of the cafeteria lease was far more sig­ nificant than the fate of Shatner 108 (the current location of Liquid Nutrition), but it garnered significantly less discussion.

Perhaps it's easier on the imagination to discuss an empty room, as opposed to a space that's already filled.

SSMU leases its cafeteria space to the MTY Group. MTY is a franchiser, and Franx Supreme, Tiki-Ming and Cultures are just three of its brands. But a little investigative journalism (read: Google) shows that some other popular MTY brands are Sushi Shop and Thai Express.

This means that Shatner could easily have a Sushi Shop or a Thai Express in­ stead of a Franx Supreme.

That our elected representatives seriously believe that Franx tastes bet­ ter than Pad Thai or sushi is outrageous.

Even if you don't share my politics, it's just common sense that Franx tastes awful. Have you had their smoked meat or poutine? Perhaps once, out of neces­ sity, but nobody makes that same mis­ take twice. I don't have much to say for Tiki-Ming, either. (Cultures sometimes puts extra cheese on my panini, so we're cool.) And it's completely within SSMU's power, when renegotiating the lease, to request a change in franchises. So in the 2011-12 school year, make this an issue.

I'd prefer a student-run food service but, if we must go corporate, it should at least taste good.

And why has everyone stopped talking about student-run food ser­ vices? The controversy over the death of the Architecture Café and the over­

whelming popularity of Midnight Kitchen clearly show that we need more student-run food services. I won't talk much about SSMU's hypocrisy in lobby­ ing against Chartwells and the takeover of student cafeterias while leasing space out to MTY, because it's obvious. Yes, a student-run food service would require a great deal of planning and prepara­ tion, as well as a manager with business acumen and organizational experience.

That's why SSMU needs to develop a business plan immediately, before all the former managers of the Architecture Café are gone for good. The student pro­ posals for the Caférama space last year weren't strong enough to justify the risk, especially with the financial burden of Haven Books. SSMU needs to create a homegrown plan— something more than a management class project. Form a committee and have it work for a year or two. Sit down with other campus restaurant managers. Set aside money in the budget for renovations. Whether SSMU renovates to use new space, or waits until the cafeteria lease runs out, it needs to have a plan ready when the opportunity arises.

And finally, let's fix the Martlet Meal Plan and the residence meal plans. Can we please just negotiate the Shatner cafeteria into the program? It's good for business and good for students, so why can't SSMU just sit down with McGill Food Services and talk it out?

As you may have noticed, I think with my stomach. I miss living in the Pla­ teau because of all the great places to eat. I visit my family at home for almost the sole purpose of picking up food. A lady's cooking ability is half of my total dating criteria. And I'm not alone. Our student politicians should remember that the way to a student's heart (and their vote) lies through their stomach. ■

hen I go to a doctor, I expect him (or her) to provide me with medical advice so I can make an informed decision. (My mother expects me to marry this doctor, but I'll leave that for a different column entitled "Jewish mother stereotypes.") What I don't expect, how­ ever, is for my doctor to make decisions about my health without my consent. And I certainly don't expect them to lie to me.

Like a gay couple hoping to get married in California this year, my expectations are un­ realistic. Consider some surprising statistics: in a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, more than 40 per cent of American doc­ tors surveyed prescribed placebos to unwitting patients. This is incredibly problematic.

To clarify, I'm not taking issue with the use of placebos in medical research— I think that's probably fine. What scares me is that doctors are prescribing placebos to ordinary patients who have no idea that this is happening.

The basic principle underlying the Western medical system is informed consent. We recog­ nize that doctors have specialized knowledge about the probability that a given medication will work for us, but we never give them the right to unilaterally choose our treatment. Because we value autonomy and choice so strongly, we can opt-out of a treatment— chemotherapy, for instance— even if our doctor is certain it will provide better medical results. We only override consent when we think the patient isn't able to make rational decisions, as is the case with chil­ dren. But even then, parents, rather than doc­ tors, make the decisions because they're more likely to appreciate the child's preferences and interests (unless the parents are Jehovah's Wit­ nesses).

So how does prescribing a placebo for an ordinary patient undermine informed consent?

First, it quite literally misinforms patients, who believe they're pursuing a medically viable treat­ ment when, in fact, they aren't. A patient's de­ cision calculus is seriously altered by their doc­ tor's misinformation. Second, so-called placebos often take the form of actual medication. In that

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same medical survey, 40 per cent of doctors sai they used painkillers or vitamins as placebc and 13 per cent acknowledged using antibiotic and sedatives. Less than five per cent said the use sugar pills or saline. So, despite the popul; conception that prescribing a placebo can do n harm, sometimes they can. Placebos often hav some kind of medical effect on patients, just nc the one they expected, and not one to whic they consented.

Believe me, consent isn't something to b taken lightly in a liberal society. When you unde mine informed consent, you undermine respec for persons— one of the three basic standards b which ethical medical treatment is measured.

And moving from Philosophy Land to th real world, there's a more concrete harm t consider: the inevitable deterioration of th doctor-patient relationship when people fin out they've been given placebos. When Joe th Locksmith finds out his doctor prescribes pi; cebos, he starts to trust his doctor less. He ca no longer count on medical professionals to b completely honest with him, and he can no lor ger feel in control of his own medical decision: As a result, he accepts every prescribed med cation with a little more scepticism, and a littl less trust that it will bring him the help he need: And when medicine is taken with scepticisrr there's no placebo effect—even if the med cation works. Joe the Locksmith is also far les likely to feel comfortable reporting his small-po symptoms.

There's something to be said for the ben efits of the placebo effect, but the way man doctors use placebos is downright unethica Theoretically, we could resolve this problem b enforcing some kind of consent mechanism. W could work towards a system of at least genert consent to placebo prescription: agree once tha your doctor can sometimes prescribe them, an< you get the benefits of the placebo effect for thi rest of your life without losing your autonomy Otherwise, the destruction of informed consen and damage to doctor-patient relationships fa outweigh the benefits of the placebo effect. ■

FO O T IN M OUTH

Sometimes, it's right to be wrong E ric W eiss ERIC.WEISS@MAIL.MCGILL.CA

have a confession to make: I was wrong.

Last month, in a critique of theatre coverage at McGill I wrote, "Tuesday Night Café Theatre's The Attic, the Pearls, a n d Three Fin e Girls, was completely ignored by the campus press (both the McGill Daily and the Tribune) during its two week run." Unfortunately, I forgot that the Tribune did, in fact, run a review of that play. I'm an idiot who needs to do a better job of fact checking, and I apologize for the error.

But this column is about why occasionally being a bonehead makes me a better person. As an opinion columnist, I get about 650 words and a soapbox every other week to express my thoughts about any topic. That's 650 words and one soap­ box more than people who don't write for the Tribune, but it's considerably less than the average thesis. I have to make my opinions blunt just to get them across. For any topic, there are almost always exceptions, qualifications, or mitigating cir­ cumstances. But nuance and tact get sacrificed for efficiency and directness.

The limited scope of an opinion column lends itself to the oversimplification of complex issues. A typical column (in­ cluding this one) reflects the personal biases of the writer, but news is printed in black on an off-white page. The stark visual

contrast turns gray opinions into black and white recitations of fact. Opinion columns begin to feel like closed debates, as if they include all the relevant points.

Obviously, this is seldom (if ever) the case. It would be extremely arrogant of me to presume that I could provide the final word on any of the topics that I've covered so far. I can't take every circumstance into account and I know there are holes in my arguments (as some readers have been eager to point out). In this particular case, I was unequivocally wrong and felt quite stupid when informed of my blunder. Although I hate being proven wrong, I feel better admitting my error and making amends than I do standing behind my mistakes.

It's my way of learning from them. I still stand behind most of the points I've made, but with the knowledge that I'm merely contributing one opinion to a broader debate.

Sadly, not all public pundits take an apologetic ap­ proach. In the blogosphere, no one is ever wrong because no one ever admits that they're wrong. The loudest opinion is often mistaken for the correct opinion. Commentators like Bill O'Reilly, Perez Hilton, and Michael Moore are successful pre­ cisely because they're uncompromising. Unfortunately, such stubbornness doesn't foster reconciliation or progress. It just

leads to a bunch of angry people yelling at each other acros: an unbridgeable divide. For pundits, being wrong doesn't pa} the bills.

We'd all be better off if people were more willing to ac cept their own fallibility. If you want to see change, you havt to be willing to change yourself. According to my sister, I'm c pain to argue with because I listen to my opponents' point: before responding. I try to incorporate their ideas into m} own thinking, and I end up with a stronger argument as a re suit. I like to think that I win thanks to skill (especially wher arguing with my sister). But any victory I secure is based or the common ground I share with my opponent. Progrès: comes from mutual understanding, and you can't evaluate other opinions fairly without accepting the possibility thaï you could be wrong.

I try to live my life, and write my columns, accordinç to this principle. I knew that I would write something that would regret, and I'm probably destined to do so again. I titlec my column "Foot in Mouth" to preemptively declare my owr willingness to be wrong. So this is my public apology, and m} admission of imperfection. Because I think we'd all be bettei off if we let the other side win from time to time. ■

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fter a few days of advance polling—a confusing term for online elections—the fall Students' Society referenda period begins A mélie G ouin & A lana B oileau today, and polls close at 5 p m. on Thursday. The ballot consists CAF@ SSM U .M CG ILL.CA largely of fee referenda, some of which are either obscure or confus­ ing. But don't worry—the Tribune is here to help. We're supplying a T he lack of respect for Francophone and Anglophone populations in Que­ brief rundown of the various fees, along with explanations of their students at McGill and the lack bec. We believe that in order to prog­ of accessibility to information in ress, it is essential (and entirely pos­ impact and our endorsements.

Application fee increase ($5-25) good French is not limited to Arts Un- sible) for us to reconcile our differences A "yes" vote will increase the application fee for undergraduate dergratuate Society's ListServ— one of and coexist in a peaceful way. We must programs to $85. While this may seem utterly irrelevant to McGill un­ the issues raised by Justin Margolis in learn to know one another, to exchange dergraduates, who have already paid their application fees, the key his letter to Adil Katrak, published last with each other, and to appreciate our issue is the current differential in fees. Currently, applicants from Que­ week ("An open letter on AUS bilingual­ unique qualities in order to better unite bec pay a $60 fee, while other applicants pay $80. The increase will ism" i i .t i .o 8 ) . Rather, this problem is of and celebrate the bilingualism that is equalize the cost of application for all prospective students. a far more general nature and must be slowly but surely instilling itself within our institution.

The T ribun e says: Yes. There's no reason for the differential in fees, addressed as such. Faced with such an In order to do this, there must be assertive letter, we were surprised, not and $85 is perfectly reasonable.

Students services fee increase ($10) by the problem itself, but by the fact equal access to all documents for An­ The administration is requesting a moderate hike to improve ser­ that it was finally being brought to light glophone and Francophone students, vice at the Student Aid Office, the Office for Students with Disabilities, by a member of McGill's very own com­ whether these are administrative docu­ ments, documents from a student asso­ and Student Health Services. We're particularly concerned about that munity of students. last one. McGill's health services clearly need improvement, especially As Francophones, we want to un­ ciation, or from an independent group in terms of waiting times and follow-ups. derline what it is exactly that provokes working within our campus (like Elec­ The T ribun e says:Yes. However, this funding should come with ac­ reactions such as that of Justin Margo­ tions McGill).

We are conscious of the restric­ countability. Metrics for health service waiting times should be estab­ lis. It's not so much the lack of transla­ lished to ensure that students receive better care for their money. tion of committee or association docu­ tions in terms of available resources McGill Undergraduate Students' Fund fee renewal ($19) ments that spikes disapproval, though that would make this process of mass This fund currently provides bursaries, and pays for campus life this is indeed an important problem. translation easier. However, we remain and library improvement projects. This fee is opt-outable.

Rather, it's the utter lack of respect that positive that together, it is possible to cooperate in order to ensure that the The T ribun e says: Yes. The library improvement contributions are a poor quality translation represents. matched by the administration, and have paid for valuable renova­ One must understand that a simple rights of all students (Anglophone, Francophone, and others) are fully re­ translation from English to French, tions.

Quebec Public Interest Research Group fee increase ($0.75) when done improperly, is not the sign spected. Please be aware that the Com­ While they do receive funding from their provincial mother or­ of an attempted accommodation. In­ mission on Francophone Affairs is pres­ ganization, QPIRG's fee has been $3 since 1988 and they're asking for stead, this is an insult which completely ent and entirely willing to commit the a moderate increase. QPIRG are a left-wing political group that orga­ disfigures the most important element efforts necessary towards the adoption nizes programs like Culture Shock and Radical Frosh. of Francophone culture. When there of a universal bilingualism at McGill University. ■ The T ribun e says: Yes. The size of the increase is reasonable, and are translations, it should go without students can still opt-out of QPIRG's fee via Minerva. saying that they must be completed A m élie G o u in is a first y e a r la w stu ­ Athletics and Recreation Facilities Improvement fee renewal ($10) well.

This fee is separate from the regular athletics fee, and pays for Another aspect that we wish to in­ d e n t a n d A la n a B oilea u is a U2 a rt histo ry renovations and new athletics facilities. sist upon is that, as Francophone Com­ a n d a n th ro p o lo g y student. They a re both SSM U F ra n c o p h o n e C o m m issio n e rs a n d The T ribun e soys: Yes. These contributions are also matched by the missioners of the Students' Society, we administration. Even for students not involved in athletics, improving want to transcend the rivalry that has m em b ers o f the C o m m issio n o n F ra n co ­ facilities is a wise investment that can help increase gym revenue. ■ forever existed between Francophone p h o n e Affairs.

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J ames G ilman erhaps unsurprisingly, the measures that came out of this past weekend's Group of 20 Summit didn't live up to the ambitious rhetoric that preceded it. The meeting of world leaders—billed by many as a "Bretton Woods II"—will not change the international economic landscape in the way that the original did fol­ lowing the Second World War. However, the message that came out of Washington was the right one: putting differences aside and taking cooperative action is the best way to combat the global economic crisis.

A relapse into protectionism would no doubt reinforce the effects of the economic downturn, the same way it helped enhance and prolong the effects of the Great Depression.

Most countries are now interconnected to the degree that they have an interest in ensuring that sensible and effective reforms are made in the wake of the crisis. Retreating behind walls and going it alone won't limit the damage of the downturn. What happens within the financial sector of individual countries can have devas­ tating effects halfway across the world, as was demonstrated by the implosion of Iceland's banking sector. And protectionist measures that reduce global trade would be doubly disastrous at a time when the world needs more, not less, economic activity.

But building consensus won't be easy, as opinions on the causes of the crisis and the appropriate response remain divided. Plenty of blame for the financial meltdown has been

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dished out. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and others have railed against the excesses of Anglo-Saxon capitalism, while many on Wall Street have been quick to blame government failures. The criticism has also split along ideo­ logical lines, with those on both the left and the right adopting predictably simplistic and incom­ plete arguments. Yet a look at the wide ranging causes of the crisis validate neither narrow, ideo­ logical position.

Lax regulation of the American financial sector is undoubtedly a major cause of the crisis, but it's not a complete explanation. The macroeconomic conditions leading up to the credit crunch—dangerous imbalances caused by gov­ ernment policy—are equally to blame.

The U.S. Federal Reserve, in keeping interest too low for far too long and allowing the housing bubble to grow until it burst, deserves blame for policy mistakes the same way that Wall Street bankers deserve blame for their excesses. Other government bodies around the world helped contribute to the macroeconomic imbalances that fed into the crisis by, among other things, keeping money too cheap and intervening to keep exchange rates at artificial levels. It's not a stretch to say that a perfect storm of financial excesses, bad regulation, and government poli­ cy led to the current economic debacle.

Now that the effects of the spiralling crisis have spilled out from the financial sector into the broader economy, ideology must be put aside and governments should focus on prac­

tical solutions. It's important to differentiate between emergency steps taken to limit the ef­ fects of a coming recession and long-term solu­ tions to the problems that got us here in the first place. Government intervention will be neces­ sary in the short-run, but it doesn't need to be (as some have claimed) a permanent shift away from free markets.

The plea for collective action that came from Washington is crucial. Governments acting alone, whether they're lowering interest rates, bailing out banks, or providing fiscal stimulus packages, have limited influence in a global economy. They can do much more to alleviate the crisis by joining together to coordinate their actions.

Looking beyond short-term emergency measures, there's a clear need to reform inter­ national financial institutions and regulatory regimes. However, the middle of a crisis isn't the time to write new regulations. The temptation to overreact to the problem of lax regulation is strong. But what's needed isn't necessarily more regulation, but smarter and more effective reg­ ulation. Some economic sectors will certainly need more regulation, but others won't, and policy makers must be careful not to stifle future growth.

If there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that the current crisis was caused in large part by shortsightedness when developing eco­ nomic policies. It would be a shame to make that mistake again. ■

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Stop making me defend Sarah Palin

Richard Pound must resign

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I n recent weeks, numerous individuals and organizations from across the country have called for the resignation of McGill's chancellor, Richard Pound. Pound is also a member of the International Olympic Com­ mittee, as well as the organizing committee for the Vancouver 2010 games. This resigna­ tion campaign is in response to comments he made during an interview with La Presse, when a journalist asked him about the de­ cision to hold the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing despite China's record of human rights abuses. He responded by making a comparison between China and Canada, say­ ing in French, "We must not forget that 400 years ago, Canada was a land of savages, with scarcely 10,000 inhabitants of European de­ scent, while in China, we're talking about a 5,ooo-year-old civilization."

The most obvious problem with this is the labeling of indigenous people as "sav­ ages," a racist term used by settlers on this continent to dehumanize indigenous peo­ ples and justify their killing, displacement, and cultural assimilation. Pound has tried to argue that in French the term "sauvage" can mean "wild" or "savage," and is not necessar­ ily derogatory. He claims that the expression was out of date, but not racist.

Unfortunately, the comment would still be racist, even if the word "sauvage" were omitted. His comment ignores the fact that the civilizations of indigenous peoples have inhabited this continent for thousands of years. The idea that Europeans settled an empty, uninhabited "wilderness" (legally known as the doctrine of "terra nullius") has been an important means of justifying colo­ nization, and the violence that accompanies it. In measuring our civilization by its number of European inhabitants, Pound shows his ig­ norance of the violence and racism involved in the foundation of what he calls Canada.

Pound has issued a public apology for the use of the term "sauvage."

"I apologize for any unintentional harm that was caused," he said, and later added, "it's fallen out of favour now and I probably should have been more alert to the change in

vocabulary." However, individuals and groups calling for Pound's resignation are looking for more than an apology for a failure to observe standards of political correctness. For any apology to be legitimate, it would have to, at the very least, acknowledge the ways in which comments like these perpetuate on­ going systems of racism and colonialism in our society. This is especially important con­ sidering Pound's prominent role in the orga­ nization of the 2010 Olympic games, which are being denounced by many indigenous people as a blatant example of Canadian co­ lonialism.

The call for Pound's resignation as chan­ cellor of McGill was originally issued by the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, and this call has not been rescind­ ed despite his attempts to excuse himself through a letter of apology to the Assembly.

Furthermore, in response to Pound's public apology, the Grand Chief of the Union of Brit­ ish Columbia Indian Chiefs stated that "the UBCIC finds Pound's attempt to deflect the seriousness of his blatantly racist remarks as clumsy, insincere, and completely unaccept­ able." Clearly, despite his repeated attempts, apologies from Pound are not good enough.

Resigning is the least that Pound can do to show that he is serious about the gravity of what he has done. The Chancellor is a sym­ bolic figurehead, appointed by the Governor General, and no matter how many times he apologizes for an offensive word, the sym­ bolism attached to his weak and racist un­ derstanding of Canadian history will remain.

By resigning, Pound has the chance to make a statement about how seriously we should take these racist interpretations of history and culture. Such a statement will at least represent some semblance of an attempt to make up for the harm that remarks like his cause and reflect— something a simple apol­ ogy can never hope to accomplish. ■ R ach el A bs is a U3 h isto ry a n d w om en's stu d ies student, a n d Cleve H ig g in s is a U3 s o c i­ o lo g y a n d in te rn a tio n a l d e v e lo p m e n t studies student.

o I dislike Sarah Palin? You bet. She's anti-choice, anti-equality and anti­ women. She charged residents in Wasilla, Alaska, for rape kits, doesn't sup­ port marriage equality or funding for lowincome mothers, and opposes emergency contraception. The list of policies attached to her that I find violently offensive goes on.

And on. And on. That a woman with such a political legacy has reaped the rewards of Hillary Clinton's eighteen million cracks in the glass ceiling makes me want to scream.

However, after the past two weeks of compulsively following newspaper and blogosphere post-election spasms, I'm com­ pelled to speak in her defense.

Sexist coverage of Palin has saturated much, if not the majority, of the Republican campaign treatment in this election. We've seen the expensive wardrobe drama, a se­ ries of Reuters photos of just her legs, Palin sex dolls, and T im e journalists asserting that jealousy causes her lack of popular­ ity among women (because of our single, monolithic, vagina-driven, and vaginahating tendencies)— not to mention every­ thing Maureen Dowd has said.

Setting aside Palin's selection as a can­ didate in the first place (which was clearly not policy or experience-driven), the most forceful sexism often came from within her own party, and directly from the mouth of her running mate, John McCain. This was epitomized in the first presidential debate when McCain, speaking of Palin, said, "I can't tell you how proud I am of her and her family. Her husband's a pretty tough guy, by the way, too." Referencing Palin's husband after repeating his usual, condescending "I'm so proud of her!" spiel was as if McCa­ in was reassuring us that there was a big, strong man around in the background— just in case.

Over the past two weeks, this pattern of sexism has been reformulated and inten­ sified by media sources across the board, who seem to be getting their cues from inside the Republican establishment. The "Palin didn't know Africa was a continent!"

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hysteria, and accompanying fun facts flyin< around, smelled like propaganda spread b her own party. I didn't need to read a Nev York Times article, which finally déclarée the rumour a Republican-fueled hoax, t< feel this way. During the campaign, Palin' party turned her into a victim. Now, no surprisingly, her role has bean redefined a scapegoat.

The constant renarks and insinuation that Palin is an idiot, or that she is "not self aware," confound me. You don't become governor— even of Alaska—without hav ing some understanding of what you're doing (unless, perhaps, you have a gian Texan political family behind you). It's un nerving that most condescending state ments are directed towards Palin, the con troversial woman, rather than the policie of Palin, the controversial politician.

Palin has misguided political beliefs was genuinely ignorant of things she should have known as a vice presidentia candidate, and is incredibly goofy. But she certainly isn't an empty vessel of a beaut) queen. The problem with Palin was tha her role in the campaign was not content based. She was put on the ticket primaril) as a distraction. She was introduced the day after Obama's speech at the Demo cratic Convention, and her mere existence funnelled away much of the media cover­ age that Obama would have received. This trend continued as the campaign went on.

I challenge Sarah Palin's critics to, jus1 for a moment, assume that she is a compe­ tent and intelligent politician, and to dis­ parage her on that basis. Believe me: there are plenty of things to fault her for that are purely political.

And to those journalists who insist on writing about the supposed incident where Palin once answered her hotel door in a towel: please get that story the fuck out of the "politics" section. Thank you. ■ E liz a b e th P erle is a U3 p o lit ic a l scien ce a n d E n g lish studen t, a n d a fo rm e r m a n a g in g e d ito r fo r the Tribune.

Letters to the editor The man upstairs reads our editorials!

(He doesn't like them, though.)

I wish that, in delivering its editorial on the controversy concerning McGill's travel guidelines ("Don't turn a deaf ear to Sen­ ate," 11.11.08), the Tribune had paid more careful attention to some key facts.

The initial directive, which was made public in September after consultation with the deans, was always meant to be a temporary bridge to a more nuanced set of permanent guidelines that would better enable the university to fulfill its obligations to its students, while facilitating as many international activities as possible without exposing our students to undue risk. Thus, the initial directive included the following statement: "In the coming months, my of­ fice, with appropriate consultation, will develop and post guidelines, procedures, and necessary information to prepare our students for safe and successful education­ al experiences while they study and travel abroad."

When the issue was raised as a ques­ tion in Senate, I indicated that there would be broad consultation in the development of the new guidelines and publicly made the commitment to bring them back to Senate for discussion.

The university cannot be left in a vacu­ um when it comes to guidelines governing

travel for the purposes of academic credit to countries identified by the federal gov­ ernment as dangerous. Guidelines such as these cannot be written on the floor of Sen­ ate. We are working with all speed to draft new guidelines that are consistent with those adopted by peer institutions and that take into account individual circumstances that may arise.

While some view the current guide­ lines as less than ideal, the university can­ not, for the sake of convenience, abrogate our duty of care to our students until better guidelines are in place.

— Morton Mendelson, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) Silverman's inaccurate rememberance

Re: "Lest we remember the wrong things" (11.11.08) I can't tell if Max Silverman was being provocative or actually serious when he argued the truly indefensible: that the Al­ lied campaign against Nazi Germany was somehow not a "war against fascism" and, in his view, not a just war. Whatever the case may be, it had no place in his article, which ostensibly attempted to "honor and respect the memory of every last soldier."

If Silverman simply accepts the mere possibility that America and Canada can sometimes be a force for good around the

world, he would arrive at much more sen­ sible historical conclusions.

—Adam Blander, U3 history Be reasonable about accommodation

Re: "Stop accomodating xenophobic politics" (04.11.08) I've read your editorial in the Novem­ ber 4 issue of the McGill Tribune and I found it very simplistic in the analysis of Quebec politics. The editorial says: "The new immi­ gration pledges are just the latest flare-up in this old (and tired) debate. And it's a de­ bate that, in practical terms, is totally irrel­ evant to the vast majority of Quebeckers."

I must say I completely disagree with your statement. This debate is extremely important to Quebeckers because immi­ gration is what constitutes the future of our society. We should have a say in what kind of future society we want to live in.

I agree, however, that the "immigra­ tion pledges" are somewhat ridiculous as a measure, and that they won't change whether an immigrant or immigrant's fam­ ily integrates well in our society. They do, however, remind someone who moves here that Quebec is a different society from the rest of Canada, and that Quebec's cul­ ture is more fragile and takes more effort to preserve then the English speaking one.

We are a small community of Francophones

in the sea of Anglophones which is North America. The survival of our language and culture is definitely not assured for years to come. Immigration has a huge effect on that and that is why it is so important to Quebeckers to be very careful with it.

I understand how you might perceive our knee-jerk reactions to immigration as "xenophobic," but I can assure you it is not.

From an Anglophone's point of view, im­ migration is great because they integrate to English society anyway. But to Franco­ phone communities, immigration is a fac­ tor that could potentially contribute to its demographic decline. Not all immigrants are the same, however. In fact, most immi­ grants learn French when coming here, and speak it very well.

But that did not happen by itself: it happened because we had debates over the last 30 years that developed into poli­ cies that helped immensely in integrating ethnic communities into the French one.

And even then, we had people like you ac­ cusing us of being "xenophobic" because we wanted to be sure we could speak our language in our own province.

Quebec is the only place in North America where I can speak my language.

Let's keep it that way.

—Alexandre Courtemanche Ui computer engineering

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Addiction versus addictive-type behaviours The difference between chemical and mental addiction is small E mma C abrera-A ragon This week, from November 16 to 23, is Alcoholism Aware­ ness Week. But while alcoholism is a well known addiction, many others warrant the same attention. There is a support group for nearly every addiction possible, but the level of seriousness of addiction varies. A student with a morning coffee habit is not equivalent to a cocaine addict looking for a fix— in any discussion of addiction, it's important to distin­ guish between addiction and addictive-type behaviour.

The term addiction originally applied solely to substance abuse — specifically physical dependence—where the abus­ er's body required the substance to function normally. If the substance was no longer provided, the addict suffered with­ drawal symptoms ranging from anxiety to convulsions and seizures. Today, the definition of addiction takes into account both physical and psychological dependence. Physical de­ pendence appears to be the greater of two evils, though this is not always the case.

"Cocaine, for example, does not cause physical depen­ dence— but it is considered one of the easiest drugs to get hooked on and one of the hardest to give up," writes the Ca­ nadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Psychological dependence is an aspect of both addiction and addictive-type behaviours. A gambling problem, for ex­ ample, is classified as a compulsive behaviour though many refer to it as a gambling addiction. There is no substance in­ take and hence no physical dependence, but psychological dependence is apparent as compulsive gamblers feel the overwhelming need to gamble—a need which frequently disrupts their lives.

Yet this does not mean that there are no biochemical

Campus Calendar AMUSE When: Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m.

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connections between addiction and addictive-type behav­ iour.

Substance abusers use drugs to elicit a certain feeling or mood that they are unable to attain without the drug.

Biochemically speaking, the substances which are taken in by the body either interrupt or facilitate certain biological processes to produce an effect. Stimulants, such as amphet­ amines, increase the rate at which neurons, the components of the nervous system, communicate with each other to relay a message. Depressants suppress activity in the body by in­ hibiting the transmission of excitatory neurotransmitters and stimulating neurotransmitters that signal processes in the body to slow down.

The "high" that stimulant users achieve is also experi­ enced to a lesser extent by those engaging in addictive-type behaviour. For example, excitement triggers the release of dopamine and adrenaline, which creates a high. To maintain that same "high,"those engaging in addictive-type behaviour must increase their level of engagement in the activity. They build a tolerance to the activity just as substance abusers build a tolerance to their drug of choice.

When a colloquial "addict" loses control over his or her behaviour, it is harder to distinguish addiction from addictivetype behaviour.The criteria for addiction, including the inabil­ ity to cut back even when trying, feeling guilty, and allowing the addiction to disrupt your life, can signal addictive-type behaviours. In fact, the stigma associated with addictive-type behaviour is almost as great as the stigma towards officially classified addictions. A survey by CAMH showed that 36 per cent of students find it shameful to have a family member who is a drug addict, 14 per cent find it shameful to be related to an alcoholic, and 19 per cent find it shameful to be related

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Some addictive-type behaviours are self-perpetuating.

You lose money on a bet, or get a credit card bill for your ex­ cessive shopping spree, and go out and gamble or shop more to make yourself feel better. In this case, it's not necessarily the activity that the abuser is craving but a sense of relief or escape. Other impulse control behaviour such as self-abuse and kleptomania usually stem from a lack of effective coping mechanisms, resulting in uncontrollable destructive behav­ iour.

But just because addictive-type behaviour isn't techni­ cally an addiction doesn't mean it isn't a problem. Regardless of classification, it can be just as damaging to a person's life as any addiction. For university students in particular, stress can lead to addictive-type behaviour that endangers academic success and future career opportunities. Statistics show that, like addiction, addictive-type behaviour is most common among youth. A 2003 Stats Canada report showed that ad­ diction is highest among those aged 15 to 24, and the CAMH reports that people aged 18 to 24 are twice as likely as adults to develop a gambling problem.

The stigma associated with addiction and addictive-type behaviours prevents many from seeking help. Those with an impulse control disorder may feel that since it is not an actual addiction, they should be able to handle it on their own. This is faulty logic, and addictive-type behaviours which have spi­ raled out of control cannot be dealt with alone. The first step, as they say, is admitting you have a problem. Then, with the help of friends, family, a counsellor, or a support group you will be able to move forward. ■

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Where: Gert's (Shatner basement) Soulstice a Cappella is excited to host The Potsdam Pitches from SUNY Potsdam. Togeth­ er, they will stage an evening of beautiful melo­ dies, complex harmonies, and haunting chords.

Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.

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C arolyn Y ates There have been legions of pop culture private investigators— Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Sam Spade, Monk, the Hardy Boys, Dick Tracy, Ace Ventura, and Hercule Pairot, to name a few. But you won't find the modern P.I. in tabloids or hiding in a flower bed.The industry is far more serene and far more lucrative than detective novel fans would believe.

Up for anything One of the predominant aspects of the private investigation industry is its variety and fluidity. Investi­ gators work on a number of cases and can receive any type of request.

"Whatever you can imagine, we've heard," says John Farinaccio, founder of the Canadian Private Investigators' Resource Centre, which provides investigators with resources and links them to clients.

Some of the more common reasons a cli­ ent might hire a P.I. in­ clude insurance fraud, worker's compensa­ tion, internal theft, and marital cases.

However, private in­ vestigators are also used for threat as­ sessment, personal protection, heir re­

trieval, arson investigation, computer security, elder abuse, employee theft, workplace violence, trademark infringement, and handwriting analysis.

One growing field is industrial espionage. Corpora­ tions looking for an edge might try to steal information from competition through wiretaps, hidden cameras, or bribery. A company that suspects its competition is engaging in industrial espionage might hire an inves­ tigator to search for hidden electronic equipment, im­ prove access control, and educate employees so that they're less likely to be targets of bribery.

The corporate sector might also use investigators to help with mergers or acquisitions, since P.I.s can dis­ cover whether a company's stated assets or financial records are accurate. Pre-employment background screening, which includes looking for criminal records, credit history, and validating professional certifications, is also common.

"The corporate world can involve under cover in­ vestigations," says Patrick Ogilvie, a senior consultant with King-Reed & Associates, Inc., an international in­ vestigations firm based in Ontario. "You might have a scenario where you need to place an operative or an in­ vestigator under cover into a warehouse or something of that nature— it might be employee theft, it might be drug rings, it might be organized crime."

But by far the largest client of the private investi­ gation industry is the insurance industry. Many investi­ gations involve insurance companies that want to look into claims, such as motor vehicle accidents, fire, prop­ erty, or disability.

"The insurance community is the biggest hirer of private investigators— they spend millions if not bil­ lions of dollars having investigators investigate sus­ picious claims," says Kevin Bosquet, owner of Corpa Investigation, Inc., a small investigation firm based in

Ontario.

And with good reason. "One third of insurance claims have a fraudulent element to them, whether the person exaggerated what they lost or how badly they may have been injured," says Ogilvie.

Frequently, measures include verifying employ­ ment records or wage loss records, but surveillance is also involved.

"If it goes to the stage of surveillance, it might involve watching how a person is spending their busi­ ness day [and] watching their movements to see if their movements are consistent with the injuries they're making the claim for," says Bosquet.

Go, Gadget, go "It's not about nailing people, it's about learning the truth," says Ogilvie.

The truth is obviously dependent on information.

Many investigators use open source information, such as property and financial records, business registries, phone directories, cemetery and death records, vehicle identification number databases, lists of unclaimed Canadian and Swiss bank accounts, and government databases, in addition to information that they gather through more clandestine means.

"One of the main sources [of information] is sur­ veillance: gathering information by documenting facts by following an individual," says Farinaccio. Investiga­ tors also frequently interview witnesses and examine personal property or financial records over the course of their work.

Investigations begin with a client's request, which can go directly to an agency or through a referral ser­ vice, such as the Canadian Private Investigators' Re­ source Centre. In the case of possible insurance fraud, the company provides the agency with a letter of sus-

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picious claim, the client's information, and their sug­ gestions on what angle they'd like the claim to be investigated. The actual investigation can be con­ ducted through interviews, employment, and wage loss confirmation.

Investigators have no more power than regular citizens, and if they break laws during the information gathering stage, their find­ ings cannot be used as evidence in court.

"An investigator cannot trespass to gather information," says Farinaccio. "If an investigator had to trespass to get [it], it's not admissible in court, and there could be legal action brought against him."

Entrapment is another risk. For exam­ ple, if someone has made a claim for work­ er's compensation which says she hurt her back and the insurance company is paying for it, the investigator cannot test her claim by letting the air out of her tires to see if she is physically able to change them. The investigator is not allowed to create a scenario, and any infor­ mation gathered through such a method would be inadmissible in court.

Education blues Training is one of the most prevalent issues in the pri­ vate investigation industry. Standards 'ary from province to province, and for the most >art the industry lacks a unified set of standards or re­ quirements. As a result, many agencies have their own ;tandards and training programs to improve employees' ikill sets.

"Every agency probably has their own standard as to what they're asking for in the way of training," says Bosquet. "I run i small company, but everyone that's working for me [has] a B.A.,

they're all graduates from a two-year law enforcement program, and then when they get here, the training continues.

We have them work on courses with the Canadian Insurance Institute and get their [Certified Protection Per­ sonnel] designation ... That's just what I do.

Other people may do different things."

What training is involved largely depends on what individual investigators want to learn. Learn­ ing the legal limits of private investigation, theory and practice of surveillance, report writing, and tailing cars inconspicuously, among hundreds of other skills, are all part of the skill set of a private investigator.

In Quebec, investigators must obtain a permit given by the Department of Public Safety, which signifies that they have passed a background check and can now operate as investiga­ tors.

"Right now there's no law that says you have to take training to become an investigator.

All you need is for an investigation agency to hire you, they send you to the ministry of public security where they do a background check on you, if you're clean, they issue you a permit that allows you to work. Now, the catch-22 is that there aren't many agencies out there that will hire without training," says Farinaccio.

But all that education is worth it.

"It's a lot of fun. It's a really unique industry," says Ogilvie. "A lot of times the private investigation and the security industries are compared, and while they do have similar areas, they're uniquely dif­ ferent as well. Career-wise, there's always a lot of hours for people to work, it's very financially re­ warding, and there's very low turnover, since in private investigations you're more of a specialist. It's more of a skilled job with a lot of opportunity." ■

Vicky Van;hai. pet detective C arolyn Y ates

Neighbours may laugh when they see Vicky Vaughan, missing animal response technician, in her paw-print and !tdetective.ca-emblazoned car, but that doesn't mean her ethods aren't effective. Vaughan's team consists of Dakota, >r trained cat retrieval dog, her husband Mario, and a small am of volunteers, both human and animal. She uses Dakota, jsters, blood analysis, surveillance, thermal imaging, ampli?d listening devices, and humane trapping on the job, and hile not every pet is found, her professionalism and profiancy have led to an 80 per cent success rate.

The Tribune called Vaughan at her Halifax, Nova Scotia ?adquarters to discuss investigations, animals, and the fure of pet recovery.

cGill Tribune: Why did you get into missing animal re>onse? icky Vaughan: I love animals. I love my own pets— I had a ag, a couple of cats, and when I saw the [missing animal re>onse] service was available I thought, "Wow, what a lovely ling to be able to offer; if one of my cats went missing I'd ally want to have someone to be able to call to help." It really apealed to my heart.

IT: What training was involved? aughan: I took a course with the Missing Pet Partnership—it 'as Pet Hunters International at the time—and it was only a x-day course, but it gave me some basics on lost pet behav­

iour. I came back and have done a lot of research on my own.

I'm fascinated by it. I live and breathe it.

MT: What is a typical work day like?

Vaughan: Every day is different. You could never call any day typical. Some days are great, others are really heartbreaking.

I woke up this morning to find out one of the lost dogs had been hit by a car, so that was absolutely devastating. But there are cases that are solved and that's wonderful. It's really a roll­ ercoaster.

MT: What is the strangest animal you've looked for? aughan: I haven't looked for anything :range. I typically look for dogs and cats. I ot a call for a turtle once, but I was a little ervous to bring my dog out for an animal iat I hadn't trained on, so I talked to the eople and got them to call animal serices.

to their cat and I don't want to go there with the goal to try to prove something that may not have happened. Usually I have a conversation with people before I show up on the scene, and I also have to make sure that they understand I can only do so much. I can offer professional service and I can offer skill sets, but there's no way I can solve every case. I run at an 80 per cent success rate, so 20 per cent of people don't get their pets back.

MT: How many cases do you have per year?

Vaughan: It's going up and up each year. I only started this last year, and I had 40 cases because I only worked during the summer— I worked a few cases in the winter, but not many— and this summer I got 60 cases. It's growing and growing.

MT: Where do you see pet detection as an in­ dustry going?

Vaughan: It's going to take off. I don't even

IT: Do you ever run into conflicts with

advertise—all I have is a website. It's all word of mouth, it's all reputation.

lients over how investigations should be jn?

MT: Ace Ventura: role model or bad ste­

'aughan: Very rarely. It can happen, for istance, somebody calls and says, "My cat's one; I know a coyote ate my cat, would you ome over here and prove it to my wife?"Then have a fairly good chat with them before I go ver there because I don't know what happened

reotype?

Vaughan: I think it's funny. Obviously we have very different methods. I wouldn't want him trying to find my pet.«

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M ontreal's vintage boutique-raiding guide How to get second-hand clothes that are fit to flaunt S arah X u Fashion moves in cycles, and styles refresh themselves.

Take this season, for example: harem pants and 90s grunge plaid are big hits on the runway. Contemporary designers are always looking to the past for inspiration, so instead of buy­ ing "new-old" pieces, why not give old clothing new life?

There is a certain allure to buying vintage clothing.

Maybe it's the feeling of purchasing a one-of-a-kind piece for a surprisingly low price that attracts so many vintage hunt­ ers. Buying vintage and second-hand clothing allows you to save money and express yourself at the same time. It is en­ vironmentally friendly, often contributes to charity, and isn't mass-produced (at least, not within the last 15 years). Elaine Leiveille, owner of Era Vintage Wear, gives the best advice: "Money does not buy you style."

Montreal is a vintage shopping oasis with many differ­ ent kinds of shopping experiences, but vintage is an art that must be carefully learned. Here is your guide to being a smart vintage shopper.

Fashion: Most of the vintage shops (or friperies) in Montreal have authentic clothing from the 40s right up to the 90s. Anything from before the 40s is considered collector's clothing, and is both expensive and hard to find. Some stores

SARAH XU Friperie Swing, located on Ave. des Pins, is a vintage boutique with an exceptional shoe selection and a large stock of high-quality vintage clothing.

specialize in certain types of clothing or carry stock from a specific era. Friperie St. Laurent, for example, specializes in men's leather jackets, while boutiques like Preloved and La Gaillarde feature vintage clothing redesigned for modern style. The latter carries designs by local designers including Creation Encore and Dita & Bella. First time vintage shoppers should look for timeless pieces that never go out of style, such as trench coats and well-tailored shirts. But make sure to consider current trends or you might end up looking like you got lost in a costume closet.

"Always mix vintage clothing with modern pieces, and have fun with fashion,"says Violette Lidualt of Friperie St. Lau­ rent.

Fit: One of the most difficult parts of vintage shopping can be finding the right size. Sizes from 30 years ago differ from sizes today, so don't fret if you turn out to be a size 14 in a 60s dress, and make sure to try everything on before purchasing. Alterations are also possible: when you can't find the right size, buy bigger rather than smaller, and take in the fabric. Also remember that longer hems and sleeves can be shortened for a more modern look. Some stores, like Era Vin­ tage Wear, offer an in-house seamstress.

Fabric: Vintage fabrics often have superior stitching and quality, but are also more delicate and will not stand stretch­ ing. Make sure the fabric is strong enough for the laundry machine, or dry clean as instructed. While it is unrealistic to expect vintage clothing to be in perfect condition, there are a few things to look out for. Examine your picks in good light­ ing to make sure there are no stains (especially underarms), holes, or odd odours. For bright coloured clothing, be sure to check for discolouration around the seams, and check for sagging and stretching in sweaters. Don't be deterred by minor flaws that are easily fixed at home. A missing button or a broken zipper can be replaced, and little stains and holes can be disguised by a brooch or hidden under a sweater.

Lastly, check spots that are most prone to tearing: elbows in shirts, and the knees and the seat for pants.

Be prepared: Remember to bring cash, since most vin­ tage stores don't take credit cards. Not all second-hand stores have dressing rooms, so bring a tape measure to make sure the garment will fit. Don't be afraid to bargain in boutiques where the profit doesn't go to charity, especially if you find a flaw in the clothing. Additionally, ask about the boutique's return policies, as most do not allow returns or exchanges.

Most importantly, don't decide what you want before you get there.

"Don't come with a specific idea," says Clio Moriesette, owner of La Gaillarde. "Keep your mind open." ■

Vintage boutiques to get you started With so many options for vintage shopping, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Check out these spots for some great well-aged clothing before branching out on your own. The city is your oyster!

Lower Plateau • Eva B: Large selection and decent prices with a unique atmosphere; costume rent­ als. 1604 St. Laurent.

• Friperie St. Laurent: Great seasonal stock, specializing in men's leather jackets. 3976 St. Laurent.

• Friperie Swing: A hidden gem of a store with quality vintage clothing and a large selection of footwear. 151 des Pins E. • Memento: Higher priced vintage and a well-stocked menswear section. 3678 St. Denis.

Mile End • Preloved: A chain store that sells vintage and redesigned vintage clothing. 4832 StLaurent

• Boutique Retromania: A long established boutique with a wide variety of styles, all reasonably priced. 820 Mont-Royal E.

Atwater • E.R.A. Vintage Wear: Quality selection of women's clothing in mint condition. 1800 Notre-Dame W.

• La Gaillarde: A non-profit vintage bou­ tique that offers free sewing lessons and monthly fashion shows. 4019 Notre-Dame

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Boob-phone pow er M eghna M arjadi Beyond their reproductive purpose and ability to attract, breasts spend most of their time bouncing up and down annoyingly while their owners try to go about their everyday lives. Addrienne So, researcher and writer for W ired magazine, thought bouncing boobs might have another calling: alternative en­ ergy.

In the next five years Professor Zhong Lin Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology plans to release an energy-generating T-shirt made of a nanowire fabric which generates frictional energy. The fabric, currently in de­ velopment, would be able to generate 80 mil­ liwatts of energy per square metre, enough to power a cell phone. Wang told Ms. So that the relatively inexpensive fabric would be ideal for making a bra because of the friction and move­ ment caused by breasts. In a few years women may be trading in push-ups for charge-ups. ■

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Lovely bands being bred at McGill A/hat do feathers and moustaches have in common? They're both andom decorative objects that have inspired these students to rock out of music. "We are not very disciplined. We like playing new music and working on new drifts. People usually just bring in ideas and we know how to work together and spur creativity," With oodles of indie bands coming out of the Montreal says Feingold. iusic scene, it evokes an often missing sense of school spirit So how do these bands balance flourishing musical ca­ know that two of the exciting new groups are composed of reers along with a demanding academic load at McGill? "We IcGill students. The Lovely Feathers have achieved considermostly put school first," notes Feingold. "We already recorded ble success since 2005—including getting signed with indie the album, so we don't have to worry about it too much. Our ibel Equator records, opening for Metric, playing at Pop Monschedule musically isn't too demanding right now, but if it eal, and having songs licensed on O n e Tree Hill. Similar sucwere, we would definitely ess is expected from Crystal take some time off." loustache, a band who only According to Benjamin, ame together this summer "You gotta get your priori­ ut is collaborating with The ties straight. Life has a way ovely Feathers at Zoobizarre of stepping in and keeping n November 20. you busy, but we love doing Both bands embody the what we do, so we make îcreasingly innovative and time for it." clectic music styles of the Despite their busy aca­ idie world. "Crystal Mousdemic lives, neither group ache is soul music from Mars shows signs of slowing lixed with R&B cultivated in down anytime soon. "Crys­ 'enus, along with some earthy tal Moustache wants to take ones," says Adam Feingold, over the world musically he band's lead singer.

-and make a career out of Unlike Crystal Moustache, it, if someone gives us that vhich seems to ascribe to a chance.

It would be really nore soulful and psychedelic cool to make music for the ibe, Lovely Feathers is more rest of my life. But we will bout post-punk alterna­ be making music for a long t e rock energy. "We put on time whether or not we get great show that's all aboüt notoriety," says Feingold. noving and dancing. It's very "McGill allows me to be renetic. There's a lot of stuff active in other ways than joing on, exciting movement, music, though.

It is an amaz­ nd driving beats. It's a lot of ing academic institution," he un," says James Benjamin, the adds. jroup's drummer.

"My goal is to play The members of the two music, record, and do lands were all born and raised shows—whatever the fu­ n Montreal, and the musicians ture brings," says Benjamin. lad crossed paths in the past NIKI HYDE "School is time-consuming, lefore getting together at Crystal Moustache and The Lovely Feathers guitarist James Benjamin fool around at a jam session. but it is just another part of YlcGill. life."

The Lovely Feathers describe a similar outlook.

"We want "We like The Lovely Feathers more so as people than as If you want to hear the excitement, drive, and McGilliannusicians," jokes Feingold. "But we wanted to keep it in the to have fun," says Yanofsky."We are definitely influenced by ar­ flair in these bands' sounds, then check out the upcoming per­ tistic musical context.

But we aren't directly responding to any amily and have a nice lovely show."

The Lovely Feathers were formed when a group of friends social or political context, though there are moments when formance of The Lovely Feathers and Crystal Moustache. It is Jecided to play a few informal shows on McGill campus, which something happens that allows us to capture our feelings in going to be, in the words of Feingold, "an old school Montreal throw-down.''* esulted in a number of tangential events that led the band to music."

This notion is also exemplified by the fact that the ma­ where they are today. "It was kind of [an] accident," says RichThe Lovely Feathers a n d C rysta l M o u sta ch e p la y a t Z o o b ird Yonofsky, the band's guitarist and back-up vocalist. Simi- jority of the band members are not studying music theory at arly, Crystal Moustache was the result of a jam session that McGill, but instead rely on their own personal understanding za rre N o v e m b e r 20.

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developed into an actual band.

The bands cite their musical inspiration as stemming more from passion and inner emotion than from social or po­ litical context."Our music is influenced by personal experience and our take on reality," says Feingold. "It doesn't have to do with politics or the world but how the individual perceives the world— it is emotional and narcissistic. We don't really have other influences other than personal feelings about small is­ sues in our music."

From Iron Man to drama queen

I n a move that affects comic-book-based-movie enthusi­ asts everywhere, Marvel Studios will be replacing Terrence Howard with Don Cheadle as Colonel Jim Rhodes in the second installment of Iron M an.

Though Marvel has refused to comment on the matter, Entertainment Weekly cites monetary disagreement and dif­ ficult behavior on set as the cause for the Crash actor's re­ placement. According to EW, Howard was actually the first actor signed on to Iron M a n and was the highest paid—yes, more than Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, and even Robert Downey Jr.—who all play much larger roles than Howard.

Word on the street is that the studio was not particularly thrilled with the actor's performance and his apparently di­ va-like behavior, to the point where they offered him around 50 per cent less than his original salary for the film's second installment. Though it isn't exactly clear whether Marvel of­ fered less to get rid of him, or whether Howard was merely discontented with the salary decrease and thus reneged, the studio ultimately decided to cut their losses and hire Cheadle instead. Furthermore, Howard's character is said to become Iron Man's crime-fighting partner, War Machine, in the next

film— rendering the fact that the character is now played by a new actor somewhat more disconcerting.

A few issues come to light here. First of all, Hollywood actors are far too highly paid. The cult of celebrity in today's society is such that actors get paid higher than nearly any­ one else in the world, and when they are offered only seven figures instead of eight, it's seen as insulting. Do worldwide fame, praise, and ultimate immortality really need to be ac­ companied by incomprehensible amounts of cash? Sure, if the studio grosses so much money for the movie, they might as well give a large sum to their actors. However, I personally am tired of celebrities simultaneously complaining about salaries while professing humanitarianism and political activ­ ism. While I believe that movies are both enjoyable and ben­ eficial to society, the reality is that actors are far from helping the world in any significant way, and their main function— serving as the ultimate symbol of consumerism— really can­ cels out any efforts to adopt children from developing coun­ tries or give million dollar cheques to charity.

Second of all, when will movie producers realize that the fans notice when they switch actors on us? Do they think

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that nobody paid attention when Katie Holmes got slightly less attractive and became a better actress in the second Bat­ m a n ? Marvel studios pulled the same stunt again, apparently with the belief that because Terrence Howard and Don Chea­ dle were both in Crash, the two are interchangeable.

In Iron M an, Howard's character, Colonel Jim Rhodes, is a friend and collaborator of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark, who makes weapons for the U.S. army. Jim Rhode's transfor­ mation into War Machine in the next film was foreshadowed when Howard looked at the Iron Man suit and uttered the line, "Next time, baby." Too bad for Howard; for him there won't be a next time. The studio may have felt that Terrence Howard was born to wear that army uniform, but perhaps they thought that the more action-experienced Cheadle might work better in the War Machine getup.

At any rate, I am apparently not the only one with beef.

Nerds around the globe have rallied behind the site howardnotcheadle.com in protest against Marvel's actions. I guess when Iron M a n 2 is released in May 2010, we can leave it to the fans to determine whether this unexpected change will be for better or for worse. ■

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CD Reviews

FILM

One Night Band. H it a n d R u n . For their sec­ ond album, Montreal reggae/ska darlings One Night Band have scaled it back. Gone (or at least minimized) are the horns and female vocals so prominent in their first album. Instead, the organ and guitar fuzz are upped to craft some­ thing rougher and more raw. While fans of the band's earlier work might have a hard time get! ting used to this "dirtier" sound— no doubt due to the hand of new producer Brian Dixon of The Aggrolites— One Night Band seem to have found their niche. Songs like "Wait A Minute, Sammy"and "First I Look at the Purse"abound with hooks and instrumentals, while "Larry Love" and "The Mysterious P"are about as danceable as any song from the scene can be. The album does little new lyrically and does feel a little drawn out towards the end, but these are very minimal faults when the album as a whole sounds and feels as good as it does. While it will mean little to anyone who isn't a fan of ska or reggae, One Night Band have crafted an album that is, simply put, a lot of fun.

— R ya n Taylor

Serena Ryder. Is ItO .K . Heartfelt— and often lovesick— lyrics make for a deeply personal second album from Toronto-based song­ stress Serena Ryder. With a soulful voice that has been compared to Janis Joplin and Are­ tha Franklin, Ryder's unique style and tech­ nical skill is quickly earning her a reputation both in Canada and south of the border. Is It O.K. follows up her debut album, I f Your M e m ­ o ry S e rv e s You Well, which won her the 2008 Juno Award for Best New Artist. Recorded at Vision Recording Studios in Los Angeles, Ryder worked with producer John Alagia, who is also connected with such big names as Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, and John Mayer.

Written by Ryder, the songs on the album are characterized by pas­ sion, betrayal, anger, and above all, love. The second track, "Little Bit of Red" will be stuck in your head all day, while "Hiding Place" has a slower, sweet melody during which Ryder croons, "Darling, let me touch your face, and let your skin be my hiding place." Ryder's sound is distinguished by a subtle country twang, which nicely complements her powerful voice. With an eclectic style that's equal parts Carrie Underwood and Amy Winehouse, with a little Joplin thrown in for good measure, Ryder is not your average female singer-songwriter, and Is It O.K. serves as proof of her undeniable talent.

-C a ro ly n G rég o ire

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V elou r B rig a d e. aRTIST oF tHE yEAR's new album V elour B rig a d e is so appropriately titled that the band is making it mandatory to wear a velour jumpsuit while lisI tening to it.

That's a lie, but you'll want to throw one ! on after listening to this electro-centred, genre | exploding music so chill you'd think it came I from Alaska. However, the band hails from our own backyard, and an eclecticism suggestive of the Montreal music scene weaves in and out of the gritty sound of their third LP. Although the entire album has electronic music at its centre, the infusion of rock, jazz, and funk makes for a categorically evasive listening experience. AOTY especially evokes the distinctive eight-bit sound which thrilled Nintendo nerds everywhere in the early to mid-gos. This gives its listeners an experience akin to being pushed against a blown-out speaker at an intense electro set— but in the best way possible. Songs such as"Love Agenda" and "Cake For You" touch on the softer, more "velour" textures of the electro genre. Electro-hounds can tune into these tracks without pop­ ping a pill and turning on the strobe light. Think Hot Chip meets MGMT meets Dan Deacon meets a gravel pit.

— D a n ielle C herka s

Arkells. Ja c k s o n

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tainly not a revolutionary piece of work, but isn't complete garbage either. Throughout Ja c k s o n S q u a re, Canadian rock band Arkells' debut full-length album, the band maintains heavy guitar strumming and a weighty drum beat. A bluesy sound is created with the inte­ gration of piano into some songs and the har­ monica solos on several tracks gives the album a rootsy feel. Yet songs like "No Champagne Socialist"and "John Lennon" can be lyrically re­ petitive and tire the listener. As a whole, the album is repetitive, resulting in the melding together of all the tracks in one grey soup. However, there are some catchy tracks on the album, including "Pullin' Punches" and "Oh! The Boss is Coming." Considering it's their debut album, Arkells have a pretty solid foundation— now the group just needs to work on producing a more memorable sound.

— E m m a Q uail

Twilight on the horizon Pattinson is reborn as a vampiric hearthrob J oshua Rosenblatt Cue the screaming adolescent girls: the release date of Tw ilig ht, the hotly anticipated silver screen ad­ aptation of the first novel in Stephenie Meyer's best­ selling young-adult "T w ilig h t Saga," is only days away.

Taking advantage of Warner Brothers'decision to push back the release of H a rry P o tte r a n d th e H a lf-B lo o d Prin ce to summer 2009 , T w ilig h t will seethe light of day a little sooner than originally expected, on November 21— the spot vacated by Potter and the rest of the gang from Hogwarts.

ers soon warmed up to the shaggy-haired Pattinson Pattinson wasn't even director Catherine Hardwicke': first choice to play Edward, but rather won the part aftei nailing a screen test with Stewart. "There was some thing natural about the casting," explains Pattinson "There was a palpable energy between [Stewart and I that I wasn't expecting."

Before filming got underway, Pattinson spem two months alone on location in Portland, Oregon To do Edward (and his rippec physique) justice, he kept up £ rigorous workout routine. "I hac never gone to the gym before, he laughs.

During this time, he isolatec himself from everyone, and fo­ cussed on capturing the essence of his character. "I play the char­ acter a lot less strong, a lot more broken than he's portrayed in the book,"says Pattinson."[Edward] is a guy with nothing going for him until he meets Bella, who makes him feel alive again."

"I walk into a room full of screaming teenage girls, and my brain doesn't absorb it,"says 22-year London native Robert Pattinson (best known for his role as Cedric Diggory in H a rry P o tte r a n d th e G o b ­ le t o f Fire), who plays the film's livingdead hearththrob, Edward Cullen.

T w ilig h t tells the story of klutzy 17-year-old beauty Isabella "Bella" Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen's burgeoning romance. It And if the whole acting starts like any other teen romance: thing doesn't work out for him, Bella moves to a new town and falls Pattinson will always have a for Edward, the brooding Adonis in music career to fall back on. The her biology class with a knack for actor wrote two songs on the saving her life— except that Edward T w ilig h t soundtrack, which hit also just happens to be a vampire stores last week and has already who, along with his family, has con­ sold 165,000 copies. Despite his veniently sworn off human blood.

WP5MEDIA.LATIMES.COM undeniable talent, Pattinson Unfortunately for Bella, hers is the Young love and young blood. has "zero plans" to follow in the only blood that he finds hard to re­ footsteps of actors turned sing­ sist. Despite an initial reluctance to ers like Lindsay Lohan."l don't want to be a successful let Bella get too close, Edward eventually lets down his musician," he says. guard and admits his feelings for her. But when a trio Lucky for Pattinson, his future in acting is looking of nomadic vampires sweeps through town, the young brighter than ever. With the T w ilig h t hype machine in lovers' romance threatens to come to an abrupt halt, overdrive, a certain teenage wizard out of the picture, and Edward must fight to protect Bella from a vampire and with the runaway success of the four T w ilig h t Saga who doesn't share the Cullens' human-blood-free di­ novels— which have sold a staggering 17 million cop­ etary philosophy. ies worldwide— the action-filled vampire romance is Initially, the casting of the British import was met poised to take a giant bite out of the holiday box office with a deluge of criticism. However, diehard Twilight- competition and transform Pattinson into a star. ■

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Saturday: Dance. Lord of the Dance. Place des Arts. Irish dancers bring their Celtic flavor to Canada.

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Young composer tackles old masterpiece Schulich music student writes score for new production of Othello E mma Q uail Rather than following the example of the villainous haracter lago, who gets what he wants by means of deeption, a young composer is finding success through lood old-fashioned hard work.

Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece O th ello is curently being put on at the McCord Museum's J. Armand lombardier Theatre, and first year McGill student James leenan Campbell has composed the original score. Diected by Gabrielle Soskin, O th ello is the latest perfornance of the Persephone Productions Company, which ; centred on providing experience and exposure for oung artists.

Campbell is a perfect example of the Persephone nandate. Starting off as a guitarist, Campbell began his nusic career by playing and composing folk music. "I )layed in a pretty successful folk band in Minnesota, so I tarted writing the violin parts for that. I've been writing oik music since the ninth grade," says Campbell.

Over the years, Campbell has picked up knowledge >f theory and composition from choir and small classi:al music groups. Before and during high school, he was îeavily involved in the fine arts.

"My high school was really into the arts, so I did choir or six years and musical theater.... Ijust started looking it film scores pretty early on, too," says Campbell.

In his senior year of high school, Campbell started o write music specifically for orchestra. He composed or a production of Arthur Miller's T he C ru cib le, where he ilso appeared on stage as Judge Hawthorne. Campbell las played roles and contributed music for other theatri:al performances, such as S p rin g A w a k e n in g by Duncan Sheik and O ur Tow n by Thornton Wilder.

With his passion for theatre and composing, CampDell wanted to continue his involvement in the arts with­

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in the local Montreal scene and found his opportunity with Persephone Productions."! just saw an ad that some theatre company in Montréal was doing O th ello and so I got the email address for the director," explains Camp­ bell. "Actually, it was a little bit scary at first because she basically said that she didn't work with amateurs."

However, after hearing Campbell's original score for The C ru cib le and his samples for O th ello , the direc­ tor was so impressed that she agreed to let him take on the musical endeavour. During the composition process, Campbell was able to visualize and feel the music by ob­ serving the actors and actresses.

"When you're working with actors of this calibre, you get inspiration from them. When you see an incred­ ibly intense scene, the piece just kind of fits. I can see a scene and kind of feel what needs to be there, and then just write it," says Campbell.

Apart from O th e llo , Campbell is working on some arrangements for Effusion, a McGill a cappella group which he is a member of. He is also writing a piece for his choir at home and continuing to work on his own musi­ cal, which he started this July.

"I might just make a run for it and see if I can be a professional composer, but you look at a lot of Italian singers [and realize] they're all lawyers a n d professional singers."

Not quite balancing that level of work, Campbell is definitely doing an impressive job of keeping up as a busy, young composer and a McGill student. ■ Othello pla ys at M cC o rd M useum 's J. A rm a n d B o m ­ b a rd ie r Theatre (690 S h erb ro o ke) N o v e m b e r 13 - 29 a t 8 p.m., w ith w eekda y m a tin ees a t i p.m . a n d S un d a y m a ti­ n ees a t 2 p .m . unfortunate ending.

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MUSIC

Combatting the singer-songwriter syndrom e Matt Stern brings international flavours back to the city of poutine N iki H yde Singer-songwriters are often dismissed as the epitome of musical masturbation— but burgeoning troubadour and McGill student Matt Stern is working to combat this notion.

Stern is quick to point out that he's no self-indulgent one-man band. In his live performances and on his debut album, Stern collaborates with artists of many musical inclinations.The spirit of collaboration lies at the root of all of his songs, which often seem to shape themselves around the guest artist. Stern's amorphous style allows him to eschew the stagnant and often repetitive sound that one associates with singer-songwriters, a label that Stern is uncomfortable fully embracing.

"What's great about working with a band is that the proj­ ect is bigger than yourself. This can't just be about me. It won't be right, it won't be satisfying if I just feel like it's just 'My Big Dream' or something, that's not how I see music... It's really easy to get pegged as a certain type of musician [but] I feel like it's missing so much; there's so much you can do in music depending on who you play with,"says Stern.

Stern, who recently returned from a trip to Japan, is no stranger to exploring even the most random opportunities.

Frustrated with the typical academic experience after high school, Stern delved into alternative modes of education, ul­ timately choosing the "school of life" over more traditional in­ stitutions. He hit the road for the quintessential cross-country coming-of-age journey shortly after recording his first EP, an experience that Stern recalls with mixed emotions. Although admittedly grateful to the vocal coach that spearheaded his first foray into the music world, Stern recalls the limitations of the partnership. "She really took me under her wing, but as a result I gave up creative control," he says. This in turn alienated Stern from his finished product.

After traveling from Montreal to Vancouver and back, Stern returned home with the desire to break away from the format crafted in his EP. "Something didn't sit right with me about the CD I had made. I wanted to go in a more self-di­ rected direction," says Stern. This impetus took him to Tokyo, where he had his first brush with the international music com­ munity—an experience that would leave an indelible mark on his work to come.

"What I saw was a lot of really talented groups of musi­ cians and it really humbled me. The musicians I met really de­ bunked my thoughts on Japanese [namely j-pop] music.."

"English tends to be so much more direct, [whereas] Japa nese culture is all about being indirect, being subtle,"explain Stern. While playing in Tokyo, he wrote "Sakura," a bi-lingua track which appears on his album, S on g s fo r the W anderim Spirit.

When Stern returned to Montreal, he built upon the mul tilingualism he had encountered in Japan and sang in Frencl and Spanish as well as English. "Dis-moi que tu m'aime,"one o the most upbeat songs on the album, represents a melding o Anglo, Québécois, and Haitian musical influences. For Stem this openness is key to his creative process.

"It's all about letting barriers come down, keeping your self open, letting yourself be influenced," he says.

Stern is taking steps to foster new connections and fur ther broaden his musical influences by heading to France thi summer for a folk festival which he hopes will turn into an ad hoc tour. For now, he's just started his undergrad at McGill ant maintains a positive outlook for whatever path his music maj take him on. "I really feel that there are endless possibilities, says Stern. ■ M a tt Stern pla ys a t Les M in ots (3812 St. Laurent) N o v em b e 29.

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The art of landscaping C arolyn Y ates The Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art introduced two new exhibitions on November 6 : Lynne M a rsh and Idea s o f L a n d sca p e/L a n d sca p e o f Id e a s 2. Continuing into early 2009, these stunning exhibitions re-imagine the landscape around you that you thought you knew.

Lynne M arsh is a series of video installations that feature solitary female figures disrupting the order of what Marsh calls "found" archi­ tecture— structured spaces that we think of in pre-conceived ways.

Viewers begin with Fanfare, an interactive piece combining motion detectors, lights, and a remix of the 20th Century Fox drum roll. Fanfare was designed around the room the piece occupies in the museum. "[Fanfare is] a way to tie this notion of spectacle together with all of the works," explained Marsh at the opening.

Another standout piece, Stadium, was created in the newly-ren­ ovated Berlin Olympic Stadium. Featuring a woman dressed androgy­ nously and in white, it opens with images from the architects' model before showing first the standardized rows of black and silver seats and then the figure moving among them in a way that is choreographed to challenge the boundaries within the setting.The set-up includes rows of old wooden chairs facing a free-standing screen.

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The second exhibition, Ideas o f L a n d sca p e /L a n d sca p e o f Ideas 2, is derived from the museum's permanent collection, and is an encore to the original exhibition. Moving away from the landscape as portrayed solely through paintings and into a combination of materials and forms, Id ea s o f L a n d sca p e /L a n d sca p e o f Ideas 2 explores not only broad landscapes in the traditional sense, but also spatial configuration, urban and imaginary settings, and issues of climate change through sculptures and paintings. A less classically-themed displays is Michel Goulet's "Eden-Garden-End," which features metallic trees vaguely re­ sembling hatstands, meant to depict a primordial cordoned-off gar­ den.

Both displays are beautiful, thought-provoking, and provide in­ sightful glimpses into one's surroundings in very different ways. « M M CA (185 St. C a th erin e W.) features Lynne Marsh u n til F e b u a ry 8., a n d Ideas of Landscape u n til J a n u a ry 4.

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McGill lights offensive fireworks at Love Hall Redmen open league play with high-scoring win over Bishop's final and hopefully winning a championship."

Thornhill provided 712 fans with the highlight of the McGill seniors Sean Anthony and Moustafa El-Zanaty game late in the first half. The third-year swingman received zombined for 51 points as the ninth-ranked McGill Redmen an outlet pass near half-court, and rose from a few feet inside defeated the visiting Bishop's Gaiters 103-91 in their Quebec the foul line to throw down a monster tomahawk slam that Jniversity Basketball League season opener Friday night at brought the crowd to its feet.Thornhill finished with 16 points _ove Competition Hall. and three steals.

McGill showed some opening night jitters early on, as Although McGill's impressive offensive output domi­ nated the game, the match-up also showed a need for some bad passes and uncontested Gaiters jumpshots allowed defensive fine-tuning. The Redmen allowed the Gaiters to hit Bishop's to open up a 14-point lead midway through the first 15 of 39 attempts from behind the arc, and were often slow to quarter. But the Redmen soon regained their composure, and went on a 15-7 run to cut the lead to four at the end of the challenge shooters, especially in transition.

"Defence is the most important thing for our team," said quarter, capped off by Anthony's dunk off a fast break.

Redmen guard Matt Thornhill. "We're not going to be [suc­ The Redmen started out the second quarter looking cessful] if we iet other teams score 70 or 80 points on us. If ev­ much more comfortable both offensively and defensively, eryone works hard on defence, we'll be up in the conference as they closed down passing lanes and forced a number of Bishop's turnovers. McGill forward Michael White tied the game at 35 with a little less than seven minutes left in the half, and McGill led the rest of the way. Playing against an imposing Gaiters frontline, the Redmen showcased the toughness and teamwork that earned them a national rank­ ing by scrapping for loose balls and fighting hard for posi­ tioning inside.

With the Redmen leading by 16 with three minutes re­ maining in the third quarter, it seemed as if Bishop's had let the game slip away completely. However, the Gaiters fought back, capitalizing on quick shots and defensive lapses by the Redmen. But their late effort came up short, as the visitors simply couldn't handle McGill's offensive firepower. Hermon Tesfaghebriel led the Gaiters with 19 points and eight re­ bounds.

"I think we were a little overexcited and didn't execute as well as we should have on both ends of the floor," said McGill Head Coach Craig Norman. "Give Bishop's credit; they came out prepared and had us with our backs against the wall. ... I think what we learned tonight was that this con­ ference is quite strong and if you don't prepare [for each game], you'd better be prepared to pay a high price."

While defence is a concern for McGill heading into the season, the Redmen can take comfort in their offence, which was creative, crisp, and efficient on Friday night. The Redmen overcame poor perimeter shooting (four of 22) to shoot a respectable 51 per cent from the field. Co-captains Anthony and El-Zanaty led the way with 27 and 24 points, respectively, and White chipped in with 21 points and nine rebounds.

"I've learned to trust my teammates a lot more this year," said Anthony. "[Other players] getting their own shots allows me to have a little more presence down low. If teams take away my shot, other guys are open, and if teams take A K I I tb C H W A K I i The Bishop's interior defence couldn't stop Anthony's post away their shots, I'm open.'

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moves on Friday night, as the co-captain scored 27 points.

Moustafa El-Zanaty had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Redmen overcame a 26-12 deficit.

But Anthony noted that only half of the Redmen's game was clicking against the Gaiters. "[We need to work on] defence," said Anthony. "No team should be able to score 91 points on us. Ever."

The Redmen stepped up their defence the next day, but couldn't match Friday night's offensive effort as the Gaiters defeated McGill, 72-70, in Lennoxville. The Redmen led by eight points with three minutes to play, but lost on a Bishop's lay-up with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Anthony led the Redmen once again with 16 points, while El Zanaty and White each finished with 14 points.

The Redmen have two weeks off before a home-andhome series against the Laval Rouge et Or, who finished fifth at the CIS national championship tournament last year. The teams square off in Quebec City on November 28 before play­ ing at Love Competition Hall on November 29 . Both games are at 8 p.m. ■

TH IRD MAN IN

Defending the bandwagon umping on the bandwagon in sports is a major taboo.

From a fan's perspective, following a team you previ­ ously had no allegiance to is strictly forbidden, and it's perceived as fickle, disloyal, and juvenile. After all, you spend month after month following one team's every move— how could you suddenly switch allegiances near the end of the season just because your team won't be playing much longer? But after years of first-hand ex­ perience, I've determined that bandwagon-jumpers get a bad rap from the sports community. It's time that we gave the bandwagon a break.

Let me make an important distinction; I'm all for temporarily jumping on the bandwagon in certain situa­ tions, like when an exciting team sneaks into the playoffs and goes on an inspiring run to the finals. I'm not con­ doning permanently abandoning the team that you have followed all your life for some up-and-coming squad, but fans should be allowed a brief reprieve from their typi­ cal loyalties. Feel free to jump on the bandwagon—just make sure you eventually get off.

When your team exits the playoffs, there is nothing wrong with rooting for a lower seed to make a deep run.

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Your bandwagon team doesn't prevent you from root­ ing for your actual team. Instead, it provides the broken­ hearted sports fan with a short-term fix. It's a momentary, but often necessary, distraction.

Case in point: the eighth-seeded 2006-07 Golden State Warriors. This team took down the top-seeded Dal­ las Mavericks in six games by playing some of the most entertaining basketball I have ever seen. The Warriors were expected to lose in four straight games because they were lacking in size and experience. But the critics didn't phase the team one bit, as it played with the slogan "We Believe" in front of a sold out stadium with every last screaming fan dressed in yellow. I abandoned the team that I followed the whole year after it got bounced from the playoffs, jumped on the G-State bandwagon, and was treated to a wild and magical ride. It was a great feeling watching games until 2 a.m. as Stephen Jackson knocked down the deepest three-pointers and Baron Davis domi­ nated league MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Without the Warriors, I wouldn't have made it through April and May without taking a break from the NBA. I jumped on the Warriors' bandwagon because I

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wanted to enjoy the postseason success that is so elusive in the sporting world. In doing so, I temporarily ditched a team that I had cheered for my whole life so that I could bask in watching David knock off Goliath. You might ad­ monish me and argue that I'm an unloyal sports fan. Go ahead. But while you're sulking in the playoffs after your team has been eliminated, I'll still be having a great time rooting for a team that I just discovered. Jumping on the bandwagon isn't shameless, as long as the bandwagon team isn't your favorite team's rival. It's liberating and ex­ hilarating.

Deep down, we all root for the underdog anyway.

We love to see the little guy prevail, and we love to see the unpredictable and improbable happen. There's no better place for this than the world of sports. So why not hop on the bandwagon instead of stubbornly adhering to a contrived "one-team per sport" rule? The next time the Detroit Lions make it to the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Royals reach the World Series, or the Florida Panthers make a Stanley Cup run, I'll be watching with a huge smile on my face. Feel free to join me— I'm sure there will bean open seat next to me on the bandwagon. ■

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RUGBY— DALHOUSIE 14, REDMEN 12

Redmen fall to Dal in Eastern Cham pionship Last-second penalty kick sends McGill home empty handed in the rain

answered back four minutes later when Redmen winger Michael Davis mauled his way across the Tigers' try line amidst a pile of players. Centre Sam Skulsky added the The gloomy weather seemed appropriate on Saturday af­ conversion to give McGill a 7-3 lead going into halftime. ternoon as McGill's hopes for a dream-like season finale came The Redmen were determined to maintain their mo­ crashing down as fast as the driving rain with a 14-12 loss to mentum when the squads returned to the pitch, but Dal­ Dalhousie University. The Tigers came to Molson Stadium as housie inside-centre Paul Forrest single-handedly stole Maritime champions, and faced the Quebec champion Red­ it away with a 20-yard scamper through several broken men in the first-ever Eastern Canadian Championship. tackles four minutes into the half. The Tigers missed the After cruising to their third-straight Quebec University ensuing conversion, and the score remained 8-7 in favour Rugby League championship with a 21-0 win over the Bishop's of Dalhousie.

Gaiters last week, the Redmen faced their toughest opponents The Redmen spent long stretches deep in the Dal­ in their last game of the season. housie half in the second end. However, they didn't come It took a 30-yard penalty kick from the toughest angle on away with any points to show for it. the last play of the game to beat the Redmen, who finished "They held us off of the scoreboard a lot of times the season with a record of 8-3-1. that we would have usually scored," said Beemer. "I'd say "It's really good to get the guys to have a game like this," we had the ball 60 per cent of the time, and we were re­ said McGill Head Coach Craig Beemer."lt was our first real test ally close to their try zone [for a lot of it]. It wasn't that of the season. You could tell in the second half that we weren't we were playing badly, it was just that they played really used to playing against a defence like that. I don't think our good defence." back line had been tested all year, and they struggled with it.

The Tigers made the most of their few trips deep into But I just think that it was a great game, considering the condi­ McGill territory. Just before the midway point of the half, tions."

Dalhousie fly-half Kyle Langille surprised the stadium with The persistent rainfall and numerous puddles led to a a spontaneous drop-kick from 25 yards out to make the sloppy game, but the conditions didn't mask the level of tal­ score 11-7. McGill kept the pressure on for the rest of the ent on the field. half, but as the clock wound down, so did the Redmen's "I don't think [the weather] gave either team an advan­ hopes fora comeback. The Tigers plugged every gap they tage," said McGill Administrative Coach Sean McCaffrey. "It needed to, and McGill was repeatedly stonewalled. slowed the game down. Whether that helped [Dalhousie] or "They played really hard," said McGill flanker Cayse not, I'm not sure. But any team could have won this game Ruiter. "They were really disciplined, and they used their today, so the weather's not an excuse." space very w e ll... We just didn't get the breaks we need­ Dalhousie fullback Ellis Gray opened the scoring midway ed." through the first half with a converted penalty kick. McGill With less than two minutes to play, the Redmen fi­ JOHN KELSI nally got the break they needed. Five yards out from The Eastern Championship fell just out of McGill's reach. the Dalhousie try line, two Tigers went for a loose ball left sideline, from 30 yards out. Gray's kick sailed through tL that squirted into the try zone. uprights—just as it had when he had opened the scoringWinger Tyler Staton alertly fell and the Tigers ran onto the pitch as the whistle sounded. on the ball, and Dalhousie had "I just thought, 'We've got to hang onto [the lead]. Ju handed McGill a 12-11 lead in keep playing how we're playing,"'said McGill lock Matthew Ei injury time. Skulsky missed the wards of Dalhousie's last-minute scoring drive."But I thinkyc conversion, but both McGill's have to credit [Gray] with that kick. That was quite a kick. . players and fans celebrated We played Dalhousie five years ago. They played hung ovi what seemed to be an assured [back then]— they were drinking on the sidelines. But they ri victory. ally came together, and it showed today."

The Tigers had other plans, Though the day ended in heartbreak, Saturday was a however. As the referee kept overall success for McGill's men's rugby program. The Mai his whistle out of his mouth, donald Campus rugby squad defeated the Dalhousie club 2 Dalhousie nearly scored a try as 12, and the varsity Redmen's seconds defeated the Universil holes opened up in the McGill of New Brunswick varsity team—who finished second in th defence. But the Redmen, with Maritimes—9-7. victory in their sights, kicked A number of Redmen played their final game for McG the ball away from their try on Saturday, including Edwards, Jesse Myers, Jacob Cha zone. The ruck moved towards Jonathan Glancy, Jon Phelan, and Adam Sommer, who are a the left sideline, and the over- graduating this year. Transfer students Peter Klestov and la enthusiastic Redmen dove to Turner also played in their final game, as they will return t push the Tigers out of bounds, Australia at the end of this year. But the future remains brigf certain that a whistle was im- for the QURL champion Redmen, who will welcome back fl\ JOHNKELSEY minent. But they went in too half Alastair Crow next season. ■ The rain couldn't dampen the Tigers'celebration after Gray's kick in the final seconds, high, and Dalhousie was reward­ ed with a penalty kick beside the J acob K anter

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t's getting ridiculous (ecords fall as Martlets win again M att C hesser The McGill Martlets are used to winng—they currently boast a 29-game winng streak against Canadian opponents— jt they aren't used to winning by a 15-goal argin.

The Martlets tied a 2002 school record r most goals in a game with a 16-1 shelcking of the Concordia Stingers at McCon>ll Arena on Saturday afternoon, improving eir record to 6-0 this season. All but four of e Martlets'18 skaters registered at least one )int in the blowout victory.

"For both sides, it's really an awkward asition to be in [when you win by that many sals]," said McGill Head Coach Peter Smith, he fact of the matter is, that in order for our am to get better we have to play for 60 min­ es, and sometimes [winning by 15 goals is] le way it goes."

After a competitive first period in which cGill scored only twice on 21 shots— includg one power-play marker—the Martlets exoded for 14 goals on 31 shots in the final two eriods of play, despite tactics that included aying five defencemen on the power-play, te onslaught included nine consecutive IcGill goals before Kelly Feehan opened the oring in the third period for the embarissed Stingers.

Anne-Sophie Bettez, the talented sopholore who captured the CIS Rookie of the Year ward last year, led McGill scorers with seven oints. Her five assists set a school record, and stapulted her into second place in the CIS oring race—one point behind Moncton's

Marieve Provost, who has played four more games than Bettez.

Her linemates also had dominant games, as freshman Marie-Andrée Leclerc-Auger set a McGill record with five goals, including a beautiful top-corner snap shot over the right shoulder of Concordia goaltender Audrey Doyon-Lessard midway through the third period. Fourth-year centre Vanessa Davidson tallied one goal and four assists.

"You've got a bit of everything on that line," said Smith, who is also an assistant coach for the Canadian National team. "They work hard, they're skilled, fast, and have great chemistry, so it's really fun to watch them play—maybe more so for us than our oppo­ nents."

Eight other Martlets scored in the land­ slide. The prettiest goal was tallied by Cana­ dian National team member Catherine Ward.

The third-year defender picked up the puck in her own end and eluded three Stingers in the neutral zone with two superb dekes and a toe-drag, setting up a two-on-one in the Concordia zone. Ward then attempted a pass which didn't connect, but retrieved the puck and banked it in off of Doyon-Lessard.

The highlight-reel goal gave the 176 fans in attendance a glimpse as to why the smooth­ PHOTOS BY ADAM SCOTTI skating Martlet is being considered for the The Martlets' record-breaking flurry of goals in the second and third periods left the Canadian National Women's team for the Stingers helpless and hopeless against the reigning national champions.

2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

A fellow national team member, McGill Huskies (2-7-1) at McConnell Arena, and then The Martlets host three Atlantic Division netminder Charline Labonté made 20 saves continues with games against the St. Francisteams this weekend, as McGill completes the for her third victory of the season, while Con­ Xavier X-Women (7-2-1) at 7 p m. on Saturday, non-conference portion of its regular sea­ cordia goaltender Stephanie Peck conceded and against the Dalhousie Tigers (6-4-0) at 3 son schedule. The action kicks off on Friday nine goals on 35 shots before being replaced p.m. on Sunday. ■ at 7 p.m. as the Martlets host the St. Mary's

by Doyon-Lessard.

M AG ES— SYN CH RO N IZED SWIMMING

The McGill synchronized swimming club had a successful first meet at Memorial Pool last Saturday. Michelle Larocque won the solo rou­ tine, Ran Tao and Tao Tao won the novice duet routine, Katie LePage and Savannah Forrester won the duet routine, and the McGill White team won the team routine with a score of 76-333/ edging the Queen's Yellow team by less than a full point. The Martlets will look to win their fourth national championship in a row in Toronto on February 7.

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