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October 22, 2001

means peace,

Islam

war

not

By Sanja Glibota

symbols of authority in their own is far away from what his religion preaches. His religion is somewhere far away in the land of

country

He pushed the newspaper away in disbelief.

But the eyes of Pakistani pro-

peace, in the hearts of Muslims

have more respect for Islam than to

him from the front page. Those eyes that were so much like his own, yet completely strange filled w'ith hatred and madness -

use

it in the same sentence with the word war. Rahim doesn’t blame anyone. He

something Rahim Bhatia doesn’t

above all the hate that’s spreading on both sides and his faith in Allah

understand.

stronger than the madness. “Americans had to answer,” he said simply. “But they should go

second-year microcomputers

administration student at Conestoga

College,

Rahim and his family found

against the terrorists, not the

a new home in Canada after they fled Pakistan

civil war in more than seven years ago.

Rahim’s family doesn’t belong to any extremist or terrorist organization. They are just Muslims who want to five in pe^e and keep their faith

(Photo by Sanja Glibota)

He knows

holy war

for the madness.

from the American or Afghanistan side, images of destruction and

“I don’t believe a single word.

death bring the same pain into

name

The word Islam means peace,” Rahim said in one breath and then

Rahim’s

heart.

Islam doesn’t preach killing. There is nothing holy in that.” Then he paused, as though wait-

for the whole day heard about the lives that vanished after the attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11,” he said. He agonizes now, thinking of his

and forward from the cruel reality to denial is a daily part of Rahim’s life. Yesterday he pushed away another newspaper after reading the words of Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, Osama bin Laden’s spokesman.

ing in hope the echo of his words

brother Muslims in danger.

The article read, “Jihad or holy war is a duty of every Muslim. Thousands of young people are

for children crying for their dead

with every fresh front page. And the ritual of careening back

PAGE

a second-year microcomputers administration student who was born in Pakistan, keeps abreast of the news. Bhatia,

not the right

coming back. They are haunting Rahim and becoming more and more vivid with every passing day,

hepatitis.

Rahim

memo-

the horrifying

Rahim and his family tried to erase for almost eight years keep

about

But

those words.

ries

know

Our goal

doesn’t call for destruction and death. all

much

looking toward death as

Americans are looking toward

But Rahim refuses

life.”

believe

whole

are against the

terrorism too. We’re just Muslims.

growing. Their religion, Islam,

But now'

Most of us

country.

lunacy of the

the

Volunteers

who

Taliban supporters kept staring back

continued, “This

mad

will reach those

front

not a holy war.

eyes on the

His heart

is filled

strong in his faith.

with compassion innocent

parents

and for

civilians

who suffer. He is a He understands what Islam

Muslim. is all

the

all

about.

And regardless

“I

was crushed

after I

they are coming

shares the pain of his family and friends in Pakistan. Their fear

page in front of him.

Rahim will not let their hate infect his heart.

his

too.

But Rahim doesn’t choose the sides.

chooses the

Slowly, he finds the words to express his fair

toward

fillings. “It is just

not

peace.”

words echo as a cry

in the

night.

than 5,000 civilians died in

the attack in the U.S., in Afghanistan

many

and there

will die

light

on the other side of the dark tunnel. FBI recently sent a warning that there might be more terrorist attacks inside and outside the U.S. There seems to be no end to the madness.

But Rahim

will

keep searching for

the light.

For now, he is going into another day in fear of what the new headlines and front-page pictures will bring. But he is not afraid the madness

going to poison his faith. push the newspapers away

and close his eyes in disbelief. Rahim’s faith is stronger than the eyes of hatred piercing his closed

civilians.”

Rahim knows

desert enveloped in the darkness of

He’ll

faith.

his

crowd chanting anti-American slogans on the streets of Pakistan and attacking that a

eyelids

from the

He knows

front page.

Islam doesn’t preach

Islam means peace.

killing.

Conestoga expansion going strong By Stacey McCarthy

“We Continuing and future construction on Doon campus was the focus of college council’s second meet-

Coffee is not totally unhealthy.

PAGE

should be right PAGE 4

ground

into the

accommodate

floor. It’s a

the

will

be conwing and

will contain a hospital-sized eleva-

three-level building sprout-

ing up will boast an additional 39 classrooms, nine meeting and group rooms, and five faculty rooms. It will be located next to

wing on Doon cam-

pus.

“And

yes,”

Putt

members, “everyone

know

told

council

will

be happy have

that every floor will

bathrooms.”

While construction has so been slow. Putt told council once the foundation has been

tor,

an amphitheatre seating more

than 150 students and a food service

area

similar

the

existing

The building

will incorporate a

facing the forest and

main road, which

will allow

natural light, said Putt.

There are plans for an interior balcony on the third floor and the possible addition of a park area next to the pond on the main floor.

In regards to the residence con-

struction project. Putt said that far

finished,

open and peo-

it.”

Further updates on phase three of residence expansion will be

provided

a later date. Phase three

it’s

“essentially 100 per cent complete.”

that

“We’ve cleaned up the phone and

laid.

security problems,” he said. “It (the

view

as well as access to

skills

works to help youth between the ages of 16 and 24 computers.

overcome

employment

barriers

they might be encountering.

will involve the addition of another

Offered in more than 80

commu-

Conestoga’s physical resources department is still waiting on cost estimates and details

nities across Ontario, the

program

currently has a

for the project.

employment.

90 beds.

Tryon also gave a brief presentation at the meeting about the progress of Job Connect. Job Connect is an employment service that is funded by the Ministry of Education and Training. It is aimed at helping youth obtain Sherri

Dooners. glass wall

ple are sleeping in

the

big job.”

The new building

nected to the existing

the business

The customer

existing hill to

had to cut

David Putt of Conestoga’s physical resources department gave council a presentation on both the Superbuild contract and the residence addition.

COMMENTARY

actually

ing of the school year Oct. 15.

The

building)

progress will be quicker.

sustainable

employment

while

When

contacted by follow-up 70 per cent of student participants noted improved employability skills

satisfaction

and training youth suited need filled. Through Job Connect, youth are provided with resume and inter-

regarding

the

Job Connect opportunities are in Cambridge, Guelph,

Fergus,

to positions they

rate

service.

and employers. recruiting

through the program.

Employers reported a 95 per cent

available

service helps employers by

effec-

calls,

bridging the gap between employees

The

60 per cent

tiveness rate in creating sustainable

Kitchener,

Hamburg and Students

Elmira,

New

Stratford.

interested

learning

more about the program can visit the Job Connect Web site at www.jobcontact.edu.gov.on.ca.

— SPOKE, Oct. 22, 2001

Page 2

Two Conestoga management students

Material

students share $1 ,000

are ahead of the

game

after receiving certificates

By Nicole Childs Perian Snider and Daniel Wieland, both third-year materials manage-

ment students

Conestoga, are the

reeipients of a $1,000 scholarship

frmn the Piirehasing Management Association of Canada.

The sehohuship is given out each year to a student in the materials management and ing courses

Purchasing Association

who

principals of buy-

member of the Management of Canada (PMAC) and is

has the highest mark.

The Central Ontario

district

PMAC gives out the award. This year two students met the requirements and will both share the $1 ,000 scholarship.

Snider said after winning,

“It is

win this, we are both very honoured and surprised.” Snider and Weiland are both happy to have this affdiation honour

because

looks great on a resume.

Snider

Ontario

member of the

district

Weiland

Wellington

Marc

Central

PMAC

member

while

of the Greater

district.

Linder, president of the

membership executive, presented the scholarships to Snider and Linder

“We

said,

like to

recognize the students that achieve

mark and show

the highest

willing-

ness and dedication to the program.”

Linder and Gorringe gave out cer-

PMAC.

(Photo by Nicole Childs,

and Cathy Gorringe,

association,

Weiland.

Perian Snider and Daniel Wieland (centre), third-year materials management students, are the recipients of a $1,000 scholarship from Management Association of Canada. The award was presented by Cathy Gorringe and Marc Linder

the Purchasing

tificates to

other students for

com-

management.” The certificates represent one of

courses to obtain the designation:

Principles of Quality, Principles of

income.

course.

the steps required for the Certified

Before presenting the certificates Linder said; “When I look at you I look at the future, what you all represent is the future of mate-

Professional Purchasing designa-

Transportation and Logistics and Principles of Inventory and

are

tion.

Operations Control.

hold the designation as

Having the designation gives a person a more competitive edge.

they are skilled and accredited pro-

pletion

of the principals of buying

rials

Students

who

received the

cates require three

certifi-

principal

credibility

and

More employers and

higher

recruiters

looking for candidates it

fessionals.

Creepy crawlers kept under control By

Tori Sutton

grows colder outside, spiand field mice are mov-

ders, insects

ing indoors in order to find a winter

home. However, the chances of finding them inside Conestoga College are slim.

Although pest control problem at the

severe

not a

college.

Kitchener’s Safeway Pest Control inspects buildings monthly to ensure there are

well,

no bugs or rodents. As

college housekeeping

windows and

staff

webs from

cleans insects and spider ceilings.

There is an emphasis placed on keeping food service areas, washrooms and the daycare centre bugfree.

Areas with past problems are

also targeted. “I

Spiders have been found

some

fourth floor classrooms. (Internet photo)

Milner,

who

has been working

the college since 1988, said he does

not recall any instances involving

don’t believe

cockroaches or

However,

have a severe prob-

rats.

in the fail cluster Hies

are a problem.

The company we have does a good job.” lem.

The

Hies enter the

building through open doors, win-

dow

or any crevice they can find.

Occasionally field mice run into buiklings through open doors, but

Barry Milner, manaf’er of physical

emergency

calls are usually placed

to ensure a

quick removal from the

college.

resources Despite efforts to keep Conestoga pest

free,

the change

brings insects .seeking the

buildings

said

weather

warmth

Barry

itito

Milner,

manager of physical resources

the

don’t believe

wc have

problem,” he said. “The

we have does

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SPOKE,

bomb

Poor man’s nuclear Many

know what anthrax

don’t

By Tannis Wade

The most common

how

is,

Gas masks, vaccinations and

bacteria gets into your system from

your meat is cooked well and is from a reputable company. The third form of anthrax, and the

antibiotics are being sought

a cut or sore .on your skin or just by

method used

in biological warfare,

lions of people in light

by milof the grow-

contact to the skin.

inhalation

of the spores. This

ing threat of anthrax.

People

all

when

United States are panicking

at the

and

possibility of an anthrax scare

how

of Sept.

understand

how

What

11.

they don't fully

what anthrax

and

works.

According

to a

Kitchener Record

Oct.

lished

13,

bacteria

called

bacillus anthracis cause anthrax. It

most predominant

and other animals The organisms live

that ch’ew cud.

and can

survive in those conditions for quite

ly easily.

some

an Oct. 13 Record

anthrax comes in three

article,

forms

intestinal

anthrax

Intestinal

common

the

least

It is

very severe and

often fatal for those

who contract it.

form.

you

animal that had anthrax you have the possibility of getting

eat

who have

animals die of

humans; skin anthrax, anthrax and inhaled

investigate

the severity of the situation

and

often vaccinate the rest of the herd. usually a really effective

amount of spores someone anthrax.

signifi-

controlling the disease,

Record story, researchers say that you have to inhale 2,500 to 50,000 spores to According

to the

This

symptoms

the

flu,

discovered early, anthrax

using

exceptions.

Common preventing this

make

sure

and

antibiotics.

drugs used are penicillin

hydrochloride

ciprofloaxin

blood pressure from

Reports

cautions is

the Toronto

Oct. 14 said anthrax

Sun on

used as a

when

pre-

to mail that

entering Canada. Letters and packages will be

X-

rayed, checked over by scent dogs

weapon because the materials to make it are inexpensive and easily

and inspectors.

accessible.

dents

The

comes

date, there

have been no

inci-

of anthrax reported any-

officials

misdiagnosed. If

sudden drop

officers all over

cases in the U.S. increases.

often

Canada Customs

the country are taking

have studied the use of anthrax and may have stockpiles of the bacteria

include

often

periods of time. Several countries

are so similar to

anthrax

break.

are ineffective.

chest and stomach pains. Because these

of a chemical or biological out-

many

spores in one place.

Early

The cause of death pneumonia or a severe and

found

where in Canada but concern is still mounting as the number of

hard to do because

the bacteria releases toxins

it’s

plying and can be stored for long

contract the infection.

treatable

tip for

give

Once

into the bloodstream the antibiotics

internal bleeding.

deadly.

does take a

cant

but like everything else, there are

The only

rarely but it

headache, nausea, vomiting, and

They then come and

from happening

anthrax.

Agriculture Canada.

method of

form occurs However,

very difficult to spread that

as well.

Farmers

This

time.

According

fair-

anthrax are obligated to report

in cattle

in soil

and can be treated

rarely fatal

question and answer section pub-

This form of anthrax

lesion.

relates to the teiTorist attacks

the

produces an odd-looking skin

over Canada and the

skin

the

anthrax which occurs

— Page 3

scares the nation works and where

Oct. 22, 2001

bacteria are capable of multi-

because

so easy to produce in

were six confirmed cases of infection and more than thirty cases of exposure including ones in Florida, New York and Nevada. Ontario Health Minister Tony Clement has ordered officials to stock up on antibiotics and vacthere

cines that could help in the instance

(Cipro).

to the

say there

Record article, is no need to

rush out and purchase gas masks, as they are only effective

large quantities.

As of Oct. 1 9

According

properly and

fit

used

perfectly.

A Toronto fire department communications told the officer Toronto Sun that people are overreacting after being called to investigate one of the many anthrax scares in the region.

“They see powder of any kind and they panic,” he said.

College offers emotional counselling i

lli

By Sarah McGoldrick

nally and externally.

“There

when

rentijig

Tenant Protection Act

Often students feel the pressures of life weighing heavily on their shoulders, with heavy course

obstacles to

loads and responsibilities outside

hesitate to

school.

“It’s perfectly

Student services

emo-

offering

tional counselling for students who are finding it hard to cope or '"

By Denis Langlois

who just want

an eviction is accept-^ Also there are actions

states

able

to talk to

someone.

Living on your own for the Af that may warrant an eviction, time can be a challenge,;?^^^ -An illegal act, damage tcYthe for anyone. But when you are^'" unit, overcrowding or a nonpayment of rent" are all but-^^ uneducated about your rights, lined in the act as reasons for it can become increasingly " eviction. difficult and expensive. When The landlord can serve youf, dealing with a landlord, ten-

have many rights that protect them from continuous rent increases, evictions and paying for repairs. The Tenant Protection Act came into effect on June 17, 1998,

many

lists

rights land-

lords and tenants have and information on what is accept able and not acceptable about -

the

landlord/tenant

relation-

ship.

The many

differently.

someone

is in

the

sad stage, they may focus on losses. It is

’

hard to

Carol Gregory,

The

act also states the land-

Counsellor Carol Gregory said

often takes awhile for students to

and maintenance to the unit as

long as damage was not

made

by the tenant. There .sare many other rights tenants have when living in an

after

in.

apartment. is

important to educate

After the first 12 months, rent can only be increased

moving

once a year by the rent control

landlord with a

guideline.

finish the agreement.

another aspect of the act that is often overlooked. Landlords do have the Eviction

right to evict a tenant if the

out.

a lease, they

If a tenant

breaks

must provide the

new

tenant to

own

use or if they wish to convert it into a eondominium the act

York can

Gregory said that November and December are the counsel-

information.

lors

“Walking through the door is a very courageous act,” Gregory said, adding everything is kept confidential and information pro-

school year. All counsellors

vided

social work.

can

fill

out

voluntary.

form,

busiest

months at

Student

res-

said.

tragedy occurred, the

.After the

counselling service offered a ses-

who needed to talk Response to Terror. “I was watching TV in the Sanctuary and I watched the stusion for those

called

dents’ reactions. It is

important to get

this is

trauma and

out that

can talk

through,” she added.

and fear. “Everybody goes through

Knowing your

rights

help

make

the

ing sadness, hopelessness, anger

ferently. If

someone

stage, they

may

is in

It’s

It can also save you many headaches and many dollars.

for counselling

She added tend to

changes

All Students

and

dif-

the sad

focus on losses.

hard to talk,” Gregory said.

tenant/landlord relationship a lot easier and more professional.

FLU SHOT CLINICS

felt

that people

when they need it make some “really good” in their lives

October lO-Novetnber 2 (Monday

who come

both inter-

Room

the

Services have a master’s level in or education counselling

insecurity,”

cannot do.

landlord can

requires the unit for their

New

feelings

Gregory said many students

guidelines.

the landlord

“Events like

a wide range of emotions includ-

tenant and the rights of your

which asks basic demographic

essarily affected directly.

Your lease agreement gives details about what you can or

reason meets that of the act

For example,

as in cases

of addiction.

Gregory added that people could secondary trauma such as the case with the tragedy in New York City, where people were not nec-

Gregory

moves

service also offers referrals

community such

feel

can go to www.orht.gov.on.ca. Landlords also have rights when renting out an apartment to an individual. For example, the act states the tenant must give the landlord 60 days notice before

the tenant

The to the

because they

to a counsellor

the Tenant Protection Act, you

cannot raise

make appointments

are confused or embarrassed.

There are numerous areas tenants should be aware of when

months

students will say it was a whole lot easier than they thought.”

She added students do come to use the service for career counselling, such as when a student is unsure of the career path they have chosen.

lord is responsible for repairs

time to educate themselves.

the rent until 12

they

Most

emotional

fof

days to pay the rent required.

urrect

states a landlord

talk.”

there

counselling.

student services counsellor

do not take the

dealing with their landlord. The Tenant Protection Act

how much

to disclose.

attending,

with a notice of early termination, which gives the tenant 14

tenants

a counsellor.

OK to come in. The

through

yourself on what your rights are. For more information on

act is quite lengthy and,

talk to

student can decide

want

Of the students who use the counselling services at the school, approximately 50 per cent are

with student services and upon

ants

she said.

Gregory said students should not

“Everybody goes

first

it,”

Students can

the tenant is responsible for

•

sometimes huge overcome and they do

are

to Friday) a.m. $:30 3:30 |i.inIB-25 (across from the Sanctuary)

Page 4

— SPOKE, Oct. 22, 2001

Commentary

Toxic waste

a time bomb Canada and

its

neighbour south of the border should unite to resolve the

problems, but they should also jointly work on reducing toxic waste and avoiding another catastrophe. tentirisni

Hazardous waste According

a bombshell waiting to

off.

by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Ontario’s hazardous waste management is highly effective, yet the to a report

amount of toxic waste

Ontario increased by

and 1998. Exports rose only 66 per

35 per cent between

994

cent.

Ontaiio annually exports about 130.000 tonnes of hazardous waste to the U.S. In 1993, Ontario burred

CBC report.

56,000 tonnes of U.S. toxic waste, according

Most of it went

into a landfill site near Sarnia.

The

figures

rose to 288,000 tonnes in 1998.

The

increase

was a

of tougher laws on disposing toxic waste

result

the U.S. after the disaster in

Love Canal caused by dumping chemical

in the Love Canal in New York. Most of the toxic waste in the U.S. has

waste

to go through an expensive preThe U.S. found a cheaper solution in transport-'

treatment to be disposed.

more of its

ing In

toxic waste to Canada.

September 1999, the province announced a six-point action plan

strengthen

KIDS ARE PACING

hazardous waste regulation to be comparable to the U.S.

its

MORE AND MORE VIOLENCE AREA HIGH S CHOOLS

rules.

In February 2000, the

changes, which would

Ontano Ministry of the Environment announced, make the standards the toughest in the province’s

history.

being polite that hard?

Other provinces within Canada also must deal with the problem. ^ After the U.S. closed

its

PBC

borders to polychlorinated biphenyl or

1997, the toxic linked to cancer

was shipped from American

military

bases in foreign countries to different parts of Canada.

According

tary base in Japan to Df." Jules Blais

Canada

PBS-contaminated waste from the

mili-

in 1997.

last year.

By toughening bomb across

the

on hazardous waste management and passing and Canada only scratch the

the border, both the U.S.

surface of the issue. Instead, they

must resolve the prpblem

going to be affected by the contamination

According to Leak Location Service the U.S.

at its roots for the

had leaks

damage, is

The only question

who

Inc.,

Inc.’s

fail

due to natural deterio-

will involve radical

changes

Swan

of $625,000

Hill in

Treatment Centre

996

in the

toxic waste

girlfriend,

“I didn’t order these,” I told her.

To which, “Heather” responded

the only per-

inci-

a local Taco'Bell.

besides

with a curt, “Yes you did.”

By now,

but

swear,

This

the difference

if I

ter.

at least

of a

bit

Was good on

employee,

pill,

this day.

her

call

I’ll

took

18,

from the cash regisHe also was quite pleasant.

Now, we were almost done,

can be a

Heather, took our orders, and then

manager, he

shift

“Heather” away and refunded

and being quite polite

the

must have been

do say so myself.

a short

but in

the confusion, the kitchen personnel had forgotten to put the order of

regular fries on the tray, so

“Could

And

money.

The food was tray

The company stayed

money I

a profitable business and

and Canada should have

when tragedy

the countries wait for another tragedy to

late.

leam

told

occurs. this les.son,

Anyway, I’m

have the

fries,

new

asked,

please?”

best

friend,

will

ordered two,”

I-

maybe

“I

I said,

ordered a

And

when

the

their

food

yesterday.

answered

Fries Supreme,”

not fast food.

It’s

had certainly had enough

fries

patience.

ordered.”

a Fries Supreme,

because

Supreme so

which

can’t there

ordered

absurd,

stand is

Fries

no way on

that

could get in touch with the

I’ve yet to hear

back from him.

have never been so offended

in a

restaurant before, and in retrospect. I

should have walked out of the

my money

place after demanding back.

Common decency should come as

would

ever order them.

'franchise owner.

part

of the extra value meal.

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manager over and

asked for “Heather’s” name and

and a drink, not a

again, she told

at this

After taking the tray to our table

how

losing

God’s green earth it’s

what’s the problem

point and told her, “I didn’t get

Fries Supreme.”

sure that working in

“Oh

now!?”

called the shift

“No,”

big, the lines are long

Remember,

kitchen,

what

matter-of-factly. I

“You ordered a

don’t know,

“Heather,” yelled back from the

drink,” she

she again told me.

and everybody wants it

asked

have the other

her.

food can be stressful

crowds are

“No,

you’re thinking, but

had a craving.

short,

‘Can

“You only ordered one

I’m pregnant...

last year.

delivered on the

cup...?”’

should

back.

know what

one drink

“Heather,

demanding my

fast

after the terrorist attacks, the U.S.

learned the lesson that priorities change if

have walked out

the fine wasn’t high enough.

But

don’t

Sometimes

retrospect,

way peo-

Alberta paid Alberta's high-

for an airborne leak.

The example proved handling

be too

about that right

tray

staff.

sack of dog excrement by an

line,

the place after

operation and burned 3,000 to 5,00 tonnes of toxic waste

However,

to think

have never been so offended in a restaurant before, and in

environmental issues, tougher bylaws on producing the toxic waste and higher fines to the industries that don’t comply with the new bylaws.

est fine

want

by the rather helpful kitchen

March 2000.

requires the combination of promotion and education of the public

Bovar

already started to

I’ve

Fries

ed like a burning

was

it.

not impossible.

treat-

employee when

The point of contention

82 per cent of surveyed land-

was

son standing in

dent that happened to

ple and government of both countries think and act. It

to stop

cross over to'that other side? really

The containment of air and water will inevitably, follow. Instead of seeking better ways to dispose of the waste, the goal should it is

stand.

should listen to the other

while ago

first.

Eventually, even the best-built landfills will

But

side.

ration.

be to reduce

unordered

the

Supreme was being put on

ly-

age and younger, a

and consider

By now

good food quick-

now, though.

equal on one or the other side of the border.

fills in

Maybe the laws

say

After spending years defending

people

Maybe treated in

who

all.

recent incident forced

of Vancouver, B.C., discovered the snowcaps from the

Rocky Mountains had a large concentration of PBS. More than 200 huckloads of U.S. toxic waster were being Alberta

those people

all

ners are right after

Calgary Sun, the American company Trans-Cycle

to the

Industries shipped 81 tonnes of

Perhaps

young people today have no man-

libel-

an illustration

SPOKE,

Oct. 22, 2001

Nationalgeographic.com worth the Web

and Web students and

and

This column appears weekly

books

paleontol-

with

“authoritative guidance”

nature, as well as

lar travel destinations

science and tech-

and Thailand.

If you love legged Jamaican sea cows or large-eyed tarsiers, then www.nationalgeographic.com is

nology. In these

of interest to the Conestoga College.

Web

the

education

site.

and

Nationalgeographic.com offers all the exciting pictures and information found in the magazine with an easy-to-use format and interactive tools. I

loved searching through the

vir-

and finding pictures and information on animals such as tual rainforest

the flying fox bat, Wallace’s flying

frog

- named

ralist

after Victorian natu-

Alfred Russel Wallace, and

the bearded pig.

Nationalgeographic.com has a large

news area

that breaks

down

into sub-groups like archaeology

‘Free’

be a torna-

or “test your mettle” on a sailing

The map area is pretty selfYou can look at streetlevel maps of U.S. cities such as

from

explanatory.

The

travel seetion of the

Web

site

lower Manhattan or Arlington, Tex.

exceptional.

You

can use 'National. Geographic’s trip finder to “book an adventure” or embark on a National Geographic expedition by traveling “in the wake of Lewis and Clark aboard the M.V. Bird.” Another cool feature in this area is

on “top travel destinations U.S. and Canada.” Nationalgeographic.com traveLsize

offers

of the Caspian Sea '

For those astronomy lovers out there, check out the NASA images of Mars that “combine to create the sharpest view yet.” Nationalgeographic.com also is

up to appeal to teachers, parents and even small children. set

in the

For teachers, the printable maps, a

also

Web

site offers

of local geog-

list

raphy alliances and a “spellbind-

information

get

was how

waiting for a half hour at the gym, a guy we’ll call “Joe” offered me a

free

After

the centre,

but

was determined

money

fees,

with,”

tickets.

couldn’t receive

The candy man can

the

paying $200 to $300 membership and by

my name

would have of

Eventually another guy we’ll call “Mike” approached me and told

signing

over

said to myself.

about

for a regular

tour. “Just get it

honesty rocks!) Joe said he knew nothing about the tickets and continued to lead me through the club. I had- been there for almost an hour and had heard nothing

had won tickets to any concert I wanted to see at the Lyric. I knew I was going to be harassed into signing up for a

translate into

•

up for a 30-

know that membership would somehow

day free membership.

tickets unless I signed

tickets

and run.

in the free concert tickets.” (Hey,

map

or Afghanistan.

the in-depth travel information

Sure enough, three days later I won. With my reluctance in full swing, I went to the fitness club

or peruse a

The amazing

the world has recovered

disasters

earth-

fires,

quakes and floods. This area may be of special interest after the sights and sounds kids are getting from TV recently. A family trip finder suggests areas to explore such as digging for dinosaurs in Colorado or camping in the

The

Canadian Rockies. kid’s section

this

“amazing float or

learned that Dr.

Amtzen

trying to

grow

vaccines in bananas and other fruits

we can we all

dles

avoid those pesky needread.

Unfortunately

can only begin

on the interesting and fun areas you can find at nafionalgeo-

to touch

me. section kids can learn facts” like

animal

While researching this Web site had three computers going at one time trying to find my way through every nook and cranny of I

this site.

The

of fuzzy

vibrant pictures

creatures and far-off people only

add

to the overall appeal of the site.

Even

you

don’t

the

National Geographic magazine,

guarantee that you will find some-

also fun

even for a 24-year-old In

Charles

section

facts

interesting too.

graphic.com.

shows

also an area that

how

Mars.

ple entered.

nevertheless,

There kids

how

works.

simulator.

from a local fitness club. I was reluctant because I knew I would win regardless of how many peo-

membership

Siberian culture or find out

dam

do chaser or what health risks you face if ever given the chance to visit

During the tour, Joe asked me what my fitness goals were. I had to laugh. “Actually Joe, I’m only interested

told

activities.

hands-on virtual museum.” There is also a teacher’s store where you can buy books, multimedia teaching kits and videos. For parents. National Geographic has an area designed for “safe surfing” for your children. Kids can explore the world of wolves, learn ing,

why

clouds

trivia.

Do you know how many dilferent kinds of kangaroos there are?

thing of value or interest at nation-

algeographic.com.

you know of any fun or interWeb sites you can e-mail me at king_koala@yahoo.ca and your suggestion may appear in a future If

esting

column.

concert tickets lead to fitness club insults

tantly filled out a contest ballot

was

many

has

it’s

line before the concert, I reluc-

site

You can watch a narrated slide show on explorer Michael Fay’s trek through the Congo River basin

like to

In last week’s Spoke, I reviewed the Big Wreck, concert I attended at the Lyric Night Club. What I

since

Web

on the

section

fun and interactive

sea cow, what

There are times when you know you can see someone’s mouth moving but you can’t believe the words that are coming out. I had one of these experiences recently.

didn’t write about,

The adventure and exploration

can

about the infamous legged Jamaican

make

to this entertaining

such as Spain

now

asking yourself, “What the heck a legged Jamaican sea cow?”

your way

on popu-

learn

then you should definitely

you

areas

for you. If you’re

site

maps and

photos,

ogy, animals and

staff at

sites

trip

educational and better than the magazine

site is entertaining,

focuses on fun and interesting

— Page 5

to anything, I

pay insane amounts

for initiation fees, lock-

sweat fees,

down-the-hall-fees,

how much my mouth was hanging open.

could

respond? Did

you’re right! I better get a membership because I will be embarrassed to come here when I gain all that weight!” Get real!

walking-

etc!

he actually think I would say, “Oh Mike! I’ve seen the light and

Finally,

was

able to

and ask, “How do

Shaking

his head,

why

“Julie,

aren’t

Mike

asked,

get out of here?”

the toilet after the fourth

time he told me about my unhealthy lifestyle, but because there was an alarm sounding with a man’s voice saying, “Attention. This is a fire alarm. We are investigating. Be prepared to evacuate

Finally,

was able

to interrupt

his motivational jibber-jabber

ask,

“How do

and

get out of here?”

pointed his finger and

led

myself out to a dark and isolated back alley. Wait - it gets better! When 1 got to my car the alarm had changed from a warning to an evacuation and fire trucks were at the building. I drove up to the kiosk to get out of the parking garage and found I had to enter in the fitness club’s code or pay an insane $5 to get out!

was

You can’t imagine how close 1 was to smashing my car through that barrier! Luckily, 1 was able to

snapped back into reality when he said, and pay attention because this is the good part, “Julie, you had the courage to come here

back up before almpst 30 cars lined up to exit the parking garage, because remember, the building was being evacuated!

the building.”

Wanting out of

there,

In the end,

tonight.

did

manage

friends have have joined a gym,

said they

stopped going after a month or two, and hated the fact that money is still being taken out of their accounts, which happened to me once. If the club is only receiving

that huge membership fee newcomers have to pay to survive and flourish, and they will go to any

you motivat-

ed?” To which I responded, “Well Mike, I am a student, I haven’t worked in a month so I don’t have the money, I smoke almost a pack a day and I don’t want to work out.” (There’s that honesty again!) After Mike blabbed on for nearly 10 minutes, I fazed him out. It’s not that my attention' span went

new members. Many

tional jibber-jabber

clubs.

clubs and their tactics to entice

approximately $30 a month from member (regardless of whether you’re going or not), they need

interrupt his motiva-

having nothing to do with it. I’ve had bad experiences in the past with memberships at fitness

down

How

to get

extremes to get new patrons. However, I didn’t expect such a low level of respect from Mike after

him

told

was only interestwould even go as

in the tickets. I

far as to call

Mike’s

tell your have told about 20 people what happened to me. It is a natural response to tell people of a bad experience, and from working in retail and dealing with consumers, 1 know that those 20 people will tell 10 of their friends and so on and so on. Let’s just say none of my friends will be signing up for a membership

encourage you

friends

story.

this

to I

there. If

want

work out and regain I’ll do it on

a healthier lifestyle.

my own privacy.

to a

in the 1

gym

three times a week,

out after a security guard entered

but don’t expect to see

the sacred fitness code that

After

pounds and are so big, you can’t walk down those stairs and have

some

courage to get healthy?” I think I caught some flies with

have heard similar horror stories regarding fitness

the

reason,

wonder why),

didn’t receive.

$ince then,

all.

my own who can

comfort of

respect those

What happens in two or six months, when you gain 20 to 50

for

“weight

little

gaining” speech harassment.

I’ll

there.

be too big and too

embarrassed to have the courage to go.

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— SPOKE, Oct. 22, 2001

Hepatitis

News B and C

information available

Volunteer students offer their knowledge to educate others on the diseases By Stacey McCarthy

population.

Two

When

stopped by the hepatitis

information table

set

in the

school on Oct. 10 and 11,1 came across a pamphlet about hepatitis

To be honest,

when

exasperated just

was a little saw it. Having I

gotten over the paranoia that

might contract hep C, I was unhappy to learn there was another virus looming over the student

student volunteers

who were

well laid out and written so that I wasn’t overwhelmed with numbers

helping at the information table,

and

LeBlanc and Stephanie Chadwick-Kressler, were only too happy to answer my numerous

good news and bad news about hep B. The bad news is that it is transmitted by blood and body fluids so it’s easier to contract. The good news is that there is a cure for hep B which is adminis-

Isabelle

questions about hep B. I was surprised and pleased at the amount of information available

B and

not only about hep

other illnesses

exposed

to.

C, but

students can

tered through a vaccine.

The

The pamphlets were

facts.

tiave both

trouble with hep

hep

for

that it’s

The symptoms

difficult to detect.

are: fatigue,

abdominal

pain, loss of appetite, nausea, iting, joint

vom-

pain and jaundice (the

yellowing

of eyes and skin). However, according to Health Canada more than 30 per cent of those infected have no symptoms. Here lies the hidden danger of hep B. You can contract and carry it without even knowing. If left untreated, hep B can cause liver disease and even death in extreme

Vivienne Winger, a registered practical nurse with Hospital hepatitis

cases. to

Centre

the

Infectious Diseases, the

(Photo by Stacey McCarthy)

Way campaign

United By Julianna Kerr

organization funds on a one-time basis.

Conestoga College has kicked off United Way campaign at

this year’s

Doon

with a goal of $35,000.

Alumni

services officer

Himmelman

Way

United

heading up Doon’s campaign, which

funds in the KitchenerWaterloo area for 50 agencies and 80 prograins. A United Way board member for seven years, this is

program

the

year running Conestoga.

first

said

may

their donations will

Monica

raises

Himmelman’s

Himmelman deciding to give

“There has always been a campaign here,” she said. “I fell into running this year’s very naturally.”

employees rest assured

be confiden-

Employees will even be made aware of some of the services that will be funded by their money. “Instead of 50 agencies phoning you every night at dinnertime, none of them is going to call,” she said. tial.

“You’re giving your dollars and saying you trust the K-W United Way to do the screening and make sure there

no duplication of serv-

ices.”

Himmelman

number of

running the

Make

nated against the virus. That

back,”

fluids.

I Consider the risks if you’re planning on getting a tattoo or piercing. A single exposure to body

hepatitis

rate of con-

Unfortunately that’s the category

where most college students fall. To avoid contracting hep B:

in full

best protection against I

know everyone

co-workers here.

done

this

organization

sometime

Way

Himmelman

said being involved

campaign is very rewarding. Agencies fonded already this year in the

the

K-W

area

include

Big Food

Items needed for the food drive include dry and canned goods such as cereal and soup. (Photo by Michelle Timmerman)

Food donations help the region’s needy

Bank of Waterloo Region.

By Michelle Timmerman Approximately 53,000 indiare living below the

all

(he

food, which will be sent to

Waterloo region and another

Food Bank of Waterloo.

Residence

and

Conestoga Conference

Centre’s annual food drive.

Items needed

for

the

butter,

and

that

community.” United Way employees and volunteers entertain all kinds of requests lor funds from non-profit agencies, she said.

powdered canned meats

stews, macaroni and

fish,

fruits

the region.

are looking for

whatever students can afford If

they don't have slew,

ilonale an extra

box of Kraft Dinner,' said Teresa Peiryman.

collects donain

Low-income fami-

include

new Canadians,

seniors living on fixed incomes

and individuals with part-time jobs earning

minimum wage

with few or no benefits. Students, faculty or employ-

who wish to donate to the may drop off their

donations

more boxes,”

low-income families

food drive

give.

packages for this year’s United Way campaign on campus. The campaign runs from Oct. 15 to 26. (Photo by Julianna Kerr)

tions for

sauce, canned

“Basically,

organization

Penyman. The food bank

said

ees

tomato and pork

The

are hoping to collect at

ehee.se, rice, dry pastas,

and beans.

requesting lunds goes through a process to make sure it is legitimate. If approved. United Way would give that

cold cereal,

milk, fruit juices,

“We

four large boxes of

least three or four

lies

food

drive this year include peanut

funds stay

residence has

poverty line in the Kitchener-

participating in the

its

the

collected

12,000 children are supported

finaneial

Currently

viduals

by food hampers. Conestoga students are doing their share in

own community. "And it’s important to know,” Himmelman said, “that

a resident adviser at the resi-

dence.

around $5

raises funds for

safety office.

time,” she said.

million.

United

For further information about B go to the health and

encourage people to return their pledge cards and to get them in on

running a campaign

The

blood and

community; which has been really good about donating prizes. “We have various draws to

supporting the community by

in (he fall.

to tainted

also grateful for the college

area, every large

goal for the entire area

not sharing of materials that could

could not have

has had the oppor-

K-W

it.

Always use condoms when hav-

by myself.” She said she

tunity to give.”

Within the

the

campaign is a huge undertaking. “I’ve had great support from my

“so

swing

envelope and

she said,

razors.

The highest

have received a pledge card and information package sometime last week. Himmelman said everyone should fill out the card regardless of whether they give or not. give

with the virus

olds.

in the ’80s to

in 1999.

Each of the school’s more than 500 full-time employees should

in the

tainted

be exposed

450,000

15 to 26.

fluids

I Never share needles or personal care items like toothbrushes or

per

year has average of about 80,000

from

Doon’s campaign runs from Oct.

“Just put

sure you’ve been vacci-

traction occurs in 20- to 49-year-

infections

Brothers, Big Sisters and the

said

ing sex.

new

11.

for

enough to contract it. There is no need to be paranoid though. You can avoid hep B through safe hygienic practices and

declined

and C Oct. 10 and

Joseph’s

(Photo by Sanja Glibota)

According

Isabelle LeBlanc (left) and Stephanie Chadwick-Kressler volunteered their time to help run the information tables on hepatitis B

St.

Guelph and a Conestoga College student, prepares a B immunization injection on Oct. 11.

at the

the food bank’s

residence or

50 Alpine

Crt.

Kitchener, location.

Another food drive

will

held at the residence, prior to the Christmas season.

SPOKE, Oct.

Moderate coffee intake However, studies about negative and positive effects By Laurie Vandenhoff like

double dou-

black or loaded with sugar

ble,

there is

no mistaking the

intoxicat-

making

average student needs. According to the Coffee Science

reputation for causing

everything from yellow

teeth

ulcers.

According

legend,

was a

named Kaldi from

Arabian peninsula

He found

who

A cup of coffee may be just what the

caf-

This becomes beneficial to students trying to stay

during class.

bright red cherries.

can

his goats

site,

can increase the speed of rapid information processing by 10 per cent.

the

discovered

Web

Information Centre feine

dancing around a dark green shrub with coffee.

The Web

awake and

claims coffee

site also

reduce

alert

He ate the cherries and discovered

accidents, decrease the formation of kidney

they were the source of the goat’s

stones, reduce risk of colon cancer

traffic

peculiar euphoria.

and

The stimulating effect was then exploited by monks at a local monastery to help them stay awake

potassium. pertaining

during extended hours of prayer.

effects of coffee are also popular.

The idea was teries

distributed to

John

source of

the

negative

side

Coffee and caffeine are linked to

Web

Seitz,

used for sim-

purposes.

From

dietary

and heart disease.

The McKinley Health Centre

management student is still

sure, ulcers

keeps me awake and tastes good.”

Today coffee

good

certain cancers, high blood pres-

“It

ilar

However, evidence and studies

monas-

around the world.

materials

site

suggests that expectant

mothers decrease their caffeine increase because it can lead to sleep disruptions and irritability in newborns that receive caffeine through their breast milk.

employee, coffee provides the extra kick that keeps peo-

However, studies about coffee contradict one another. Whether positive or negative, there is no real evidence when it comes to

ple awake.

the effects of caffeine.

Students at Conestoga College' should consider themselves lucky

According to the Coffee Science Information Centre an “overwhelming bulk of evidence shows moderate coffee drinking is per-

the student trying to pull an

all-night study session to the nightshift factory

have a coffee shop located on campus. Roasters is by Door 4, near to

and offers several blends of coffee to perk up even the the

cafeteria,

often

fectly safe

and

is,

no way a

health risk.”

ed that despite the lack of negative evidence it is a good idea to keep intake below three cups of coffee a

ular choices.

day.

prices range

cup

from $1.15

$1.50

for

pay

to get

Tt keeps

me awake

and

tastes

“drowsiness, headaches, lethargy,

I Limit

nous, repetitive, boring tasks; sav-

ing active, demanding tasks for

vomiting.”

ated with

when

they’ll

keep you awake

I Eating regular meals to provide

disinterest

irritability,

The

centre offers several sugges-

come

protein.

These include: I Reduce your intake gradually to avoid headaches, coffee nerves and

I Taking a brief a

They

also

habit-forming.

nap or rest claim caffeine

When

easier

cut

out

coffee. I

Ask people

your house or

decrease their caffeine intake along with you.

office

Don’t use caffeine to “sober up” It does not

other drinks with less caffeine.

These include: I Getting a good night’s sleep

it up they may experience withdrawal symptoms 12-16 hours

herbal teas, hot cider or hot water

alcohol

I Exercising: a brisk 10-minute

after their last dose. This includes

with lemon.

overs.

and teas with

associ-

will break the chain of events

addicts give

Substitute coffee

cigarettes, stop

smoking.

Drink decaffeinated coffee or

smoking

and make

the habit.

drowsiness. is

your caffeine intake to

to four cups daily.

I If your coffee drinking

tions for those attempting to over-

consistent

energy intake. These should include a good source of

enjoy a

(Photo by Lauhe vandenhoff)

two

I Avoiding alcohol

antidotes to lethargy and dull wits.”

through an 8:30 a.m.

you up day with monoto-

first-year nursing students,

work, depression, occasional nausea and

offers a

class.

to perk

I Starting the

The McKinley Health Centre number of “caffeine-free

for a

large.

$tudents consider this a small price to

walk

later

Linda Muise, a Roasters employee, says that French vanilla and the Columbian blend are the most pop-

The

Kami Johnson (left to right), Mirela Craus and Christina Wygle, cup of, coffee outside Roasters.

A React Health Web site suggest-

sleepiest of students.

small

of coffee often contradict

hard to miss on the drive

mood. The wonderful aroma and bitter taste have been around for centuries

goatherd

safe

student.

to school.

its

There is also a Tim Hortons located on Homer Watson Boulevard,

ing effects coffee can have on your

despite

2001— Page

good,” said John Seitz, a materials

management Whether you

22,

after drinking alcohol.

reverse the intoxicating effects of

hang-

affect

Popularity of youth gambling a concern Some blame

By Marcy Cabral Gambling has become increasingly popular amongst today’s youth

accessibility of casinos, sports betting

and scratch and

generaSecond-

according to a recent article in the Toronto Star. The accessibility of

account-

casinos, scratch

ing

stu-

and

lottery tickets,

legal sports betting

and

from them.” Business accounting student Sandra Schaefer doesn’t see any problem in gambling and does it to have a good time. She also believes the increase in youth gambling can be attributed to younger people having more money to spend, but she warns that win-

tion.

Shannon L a a k 1

said,

“Yes

Internet gambling

there has.

ning big

People

rare.

are

think

all

it’s

and asked them if they believed there is an ’ase in gambling among their

get,

Second-

n g

student

people

rather take

and get o

thing. I’ve

never had

Wendt

the desire,

doesn’t know why younger people

not

that spark that

and spend

year mark e

have

would much

money

bling.”

Wendt

“It’s

“I don’t

gam-

would go

money. If you actu-

bling but believes that there has def-

ness

believe

“Gambling is fun. and I've noticed younger people doing it.” He added

But

“I think

that you’re

they’re probably doing

going

money, but “it’s not at all (easy). never gamble for a lot of money.”

lot of young people frequenting casinos support in

ly.

not at

popularity of youth gambling.

really

shouldn’t

You always lose in the long run.” Grace Nemeti, a first-year busi-

blamed.

stullents

it’s

you

easy

all. It’s

went

money and

Andrea Oros, a second-year nursing student, doesn’t understand the

big

a lose, lose situation basical-

being Spoke

easy

gam-

bling then

Evan

lottery tickets

management student, agrees. more young people have a lot more money and more freedom. It has a lot to do with their parents. They’re getting the money

make

initely

to it

Schaefer

are

gam-

been ah increase.

rather

and

out

socialize.

for easy I

have

noticed a

of them.”

Oros

New

Chinese restaurant

By Daniel Roth

a Delight

escorted to your table where you will

discover your placemat also serves

The

newly

opened

Delight sports bar

Chinese

a wonderful

restaurant for anyone looking for something different to eat. When you first enter the restau-

located in the Kitchener

rafff;

Centre, you can't help but

vibrant

the

walls.

West

notice

colour on the

blue

accented by purple neon

It is

hanging from the ceiling. Looking around the establishment you will discover you are not lights

in a typical

Canadian-style Chinese

restaurant.

cafeteria-style lunch buffet is

up against the wall next to the bar. Its glowing orange lights set it s^t

.off against the

blue walls.

There are two televisions hanging from the ceiling and a large projection screen television,

adding a nice

touch to the restaurant. It

helps that the large

windows do

not interfere with the picture on

any of the televisions.

you don’t

T'Vs you can play an elec-

like the

casino-style game on the bar, which finishes the sports bar look. At a quick glance the only hint of a Chinese restaurant is a small oriental-style picture hanging by the trdfTic

The

kitchen.

modem-looking

and chairs are comfortable and clean. The set matches the atmosphere well. After entering you will be quickly tables

as your beverage

drinks.

The downside

people

still

care about 16 strangers

stuck in the middle of nowhere?

Mainly due

shows

Survivor,

such as Big Brother, The Mole and others have been put into production.

Viewers have been thoroughly

entertained watching what goes on

other

people’s

having to

lives,

through

without

cheesy script. Generally people cheer for the underdog. And the members of sit

them

arc

None None have

underdogs.

SLtrfvivor are all

rich.

achieved fame before their turn on the show, and they have

first

and six full-course dinners. Dinner for two (b) included; Two egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken

chow mein, chicken

chicken

balls,

and fortune cookies. The food came out of the kitchen fast and hot, with the server bringing the dishes out roughly one minute apart. The meal started with egg rolls, which had sufficient filling and were hot and tasty. However, they were a little small. The chicken balls had lots of meat and had just the right amount of dough. They were swimming in a generous amount of sauce, which was enjoyed as it fried rice

was not overly sweet. The chicken fried rice was

The Chinese Delight restaurant and sports bar is now open for business Centre on Homer Watson Boulevard. It is a great alternative to the other

It had lots of flavour and included well-seasoned bite-

enough sauce.

sized pieces of chicken.

were typical of

than expected.

The chicken chow mein was

also a

had lots of vegetables, all which were cooked just right. It was obvious it was made fresh. Sweet and sour wontons were ordered as an appetizer and were well worth it. The wontons were nice

treat. It

The

and were

They provided more than

not dry.

fortune cookies

traditional

all

Chinese food

establishments.

dinner for two, plus drinks,

came to $35. At seemed expensive but then again there is enough food in the dinner for two to serve six so there was lots left over. appetizer and tip

first this

The food reheated the next day good as it did when it was just made. The Chinese Delight has lots to

tasted almost as

offer

combining atmosphere with

is still

intrigued

The format

tives

the immedi-

such as a $1

is a coupon for free Honey Wonton Twists with orders over $15. The Chinese Delight is open from

Monday

to 10 p.m.

noon

from 11 a.m. and on Sundays from

to Saturday

to 8 p.m.

You can order from in the Kitchener

the restaurant

West Centre or

from the other location

Highland

Hills Mall.

TV?

basically

the same.

Sixteen people are dropped into the middle of

nowhere and forced Each week

to survive the elements.

the viewers get to see the goings-on

of their

some

life in

the jungle, as well as

challenges.

In the

first

episode alliances were

already forming, and people were

being sneaky.

The

Internet predicts Ethan, the

hunky soccer player, to be the ultimate champion. But as we all know, the strongest players usually end up a target. This is what makes Survivor so clever. It’s unpredictable. No one knows what is going to happen. Just like the real world. that

just

And maybe

what makes Survivor so

Survivor Africa

the third instalment of the popular reality-based

television show.

(internet photo)

work may be due and anthrax may be close by, but Clarence just ate

tribe member. Bars around the country are making a

two

tidy profit hosting Survivor nights.

cherries!

Survivor also helps people to

in all

escape from their problems, and

scream and

seems

watching other people’s misery usually docs just that. Hey, home-

of the

ing the

yell at

week can

set

who may

each other dur-

sit

down

and scream

in front

their least

favourite

The networks can never guess which shows

will prosper

sion, but Survivor tall,

manages

and probably

ticket

There

was also very clean and offered a wide variety of places to sit for any number of people. They only recommendation is a price guide for the bar menu. The takeout menu includes incenIt

lottery

included with a $20 food purchase.

excellent food and service.

Survivor survive reality world

West

the Kitchener

restaurants

(Photo by Daniel Roth)

large and well cooked, better

ate area.

bond. Parents and teens

come

episode,

bar

enjoyable to watch. People like to

shapes and sizes. After the

the

of 135 dishes, 15 combination

list

Survivor.

The show Survivor was responsiwhole reahty show craze. Millions of fans flocked to their television sets each week to see-which member would get booted off. With so much in the news right now about our own survival, why do

plates

that the

ble for starting the

menu is the lack of a price list. The menu offers a wide variety of Chinese food. You can choose from

What makes By Kathleen Deschamps

menu. The bar

well stocked and offers a variety of

televi-

to stand

will until they

run out of continents.

SPOKE,

comedy

Fate leads to By Lisa

decided to do something together

Hiller

for the evening.

Do you

with a perfect stranger and then just it

of 1990.

ter

John Cusack. (Being John Malkovich, American Sweethearts) and Kate Beckinsale (Pearl Harbour), star in this romantic comedy about two people apparently destined for each

tion

gloves

obvious an instant attraction has occurred; yet both are involved with someone else.

Serendipity

for dessert at a

conveniently

restaurant

movie anyone who has ever been in love will enjoy. Go see it with a friend or a

Jonathan assures Sara that she should take the gloves.

The two then go

is.

It’s

other after they grab the last pair

of black cashmere Bloomingdale’s.

an ice rink in

Central Park trying to get to know each other. Sara’s been on skates before. Jonathan is shaky. Questions about his favourite movie and New York moment produce solid answers, but Jonathan changes the subject when Sara asks him what his favourite sexual posi-

chance? That is the question facing Jonathan Trager and Sara Thomas one night in the winleave

called

Serendipity.

Sara and Jonathan decide to

significant other.

bring the night to an end, but they are both

their

way home and

When

purchase from Bloomingdale’s and Jonathan’s item,

Sara’s

Fate again steps in when they pick the same elevator floor to get

scarf.

They leave the restaurant together for the second time having

olT at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, but

floors.

people wanting different

get to floor 23.

Fast-forward a few years. Sara and Jonathan are engaged and living in different parts of the country -

is in

New

York, and she

is in

San Francisco. Will Jonathan find Sara’s name and phone number in an old book? Will Sara come across the $5 bill with Jonathan’s name and number? Serendipity is not only a fine romance, but also a good comedy. Molly Shannon (Very Bad Things, Superstar) and especially Jeremy Piven (The Family Man), are hilarious as friends to Sara

and

Jonathan.

Eugene Levy (American Pie 2, Best In Show), who plays the Bloomindale’s clerk unwilling to his best.

is at

is a movie aayone, has ever been in love will enjoy. Go see it with a friend or a

Serendipity

who

significant

other.

John Cusack’s and Kate Beckinsale’s paths continuously cross the romantic comedy. Serendipity.

(internet photo)

HOROSCOPE

Whoever you

choose will enjoy the romance and the laughs.

Daniel Roth

have been more stressed than normal, take some time for yourself to

Horoscopes for the - 28, 2001

week of

recover.

October 22

a little anxiety increases your alertness and can acmally enhance your performance. Anxiety however, can cross the line from being a positive energy to becoming a distressing drain. Often sueh anxiety has a strong worry component. Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? Worry about performance: • I should have studied more. • 1 can*t remember a thing; this always happens to me. • My mind goes Wank;.. I’m not cut out for this. • I have to get an “A”. I’m going to mess up and look stupid. Worry about what others are doing: • Eveiyooe seems to know this stuff but me. • No one else looks like such a wreck—what a loser! • Everyone’s finished but me must be dumb. Worry about negative consequences: • What if I fail; I’ll fall the course, the program . I ’ll nearer make anything of myself! fti

movie romance

Sara leaves before he can

COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Tmt Anxmty Most students expertenoe sotwe anxiety before tests,

— Page 9

help in Jonathan’s search for Sara,

phone number disappears in the wind and snow, she takes it' as fate saying she and Jonathan shouldn’t be together.

realize they’ve forgotten a person-

Oct. 22, 2001

Jonathan’s elevator gets stopped by several

They end up

enjoy a wonderful night

1 1

Luckiest day: October 28.

fact,

Happy

Birthday

and

Libras

Scorpios!

Someone may have

a surprise in-

Expect the unexpect-

store for you.

ed on your special day. A close friend in your life will make your day extra special.

Libra: September 23 October 22 Your goals may start to become reality if you approach them realistically. Don’t be negative to yourself, otherwise your dreams may never manifest.

Luckiest day: October 28.

—

•

never get the job I want. • ril never be able to handle college studies. • I’ll have to acc everything else in the course-;-how can Worry about bodily reactions: • I feel sick— I’ll never get through this. • I’m sweating all over. •

Here

comes

again.

I feel like

I’m going to get sick.

Maybe I should

to avoid falling into the anxiety

• • • •

Taurus: April 20

Nothing

seems

May 20

quite

right

now.

wha(

intuition.

coming your way

m/mc

Do not rely

factual information, but rely

your

big changes *are

for awhile.

are

overcome your battle with

Bible study

by correspondence. For a free copy of the course please send name and address to: Bible study, Zion United Reformed Church, 1238 Main St. Gen. del, Sheffield, Ont. LOR 1Z0 or e-mail bible@zurch.on.ca Visit

our

Web

site:

www.zurch.on.ca

Linancial improvements coming your way. Don’t be fool-

any extra money that enters

June

A long overdue time ofjoy coming

into

your

life.

You may

hear of good news from a close

Luck and

into

your

life,

love are barging

now

Your

life

with happiness

this

will be filled week. All yOur

close friends and family will benefit

from your sunny

disposition.

Luckiest day: October 28. Aquarius:

Cancer: June 22

- July 22 Your intuition is guiding you in the right direction. If you ignore it you will be lost. A friend may challenge your trust. Luckiest day: October 28.

January 20

this

You will be very active week. Be careful not to overex-

ert yourself.

Distance yourself from

anyone who

being negative.

Luckiest day: October 24.

^ ^ March 20 February Pisces:

Leo: July 22

August 22

awake.

Some

extra

money

will

ease your stress and will provide

you with some new possessions. You may want to budget for the future though.

Luckiest day: October 22.

online! Virgo:

Check us out

February 18

Luckiest day: October 27.

August

September 22 at:

www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke

January

brace yourself.

tle

Spoke

December 22

Capricorn:

May

Gemini:

Your dreams may be a litunusual this week. If you record them you may be able to make sense of them when you’re

21b02).

Ultimate Questions

December 2

your bank account. Spend wisely. Luckiest day: October 25.

Luckiest day: October 22.

counsellor in Student Services (2B02) to learn some effective test anxiety reduction strategies; Join a Test Anxiety group (check Spoke or visit Student Services to find the next available group); Join a Relaxation group for help with the physiological symptoms (check Spoke or visit Student Services to find the next available group); Read Edmund Bourne’s Aoxtetv and Piiobia Workbook in the LRC.; Sign up for the Anxiety and Personal Performance Elective (Test Anxiety option) in Student Services.

{Room

ish with

Make an appointment with a

Student Services

November 22

Sagittarius: .

friend.

dlo? There are many things that you can do Here arc a few on-campus resources:

are probably just as interested

you as you are in them. Luckiest day: October 26.

Luckiest day: October 26.

cycle.

•

to succeed.

Pursue that special someone you have had your eye on. in

that?

one the sense of losing control. fact, something that wc can learn to overcome. 'Iliere are many effective strategics wc can use which will help us reduce our negative thought patterns, r^luce the physiological

test anxiety.

level

They

leave,

What cau you

proj-

October 23

Scorpio:

lil^ November

of effort and concentration in the

and actually peqretuate more wony' and gives However, as much as anxiety feels out of control, it is in

more effective behaviors

April

begirining in order for the project

increase anxiety

anxiety response, and develop

Luckiest day: October 28.

My hands are shaking; my head aches. Normal people don’t do

Any of the above worrits

March 21

When working on you must maintain a high

ects

I’ll

this.

•

Aries:

A renewal

long awaited tinje of

coming

for you. If

you

Daniel Roth is a second-year journalism student and has studied astrology and other clairvoyant issues for three years.

Jane’s concert a good Addiction By Janine Toms

the last half of the opening act, the

band Sitting

weekend and

party

we going

loved

we were

Addietion sinee

why

15.

baTfd Jane's Addietion were to play anywhere nearby that would go to see them. Given the band's split in 1

the early '90s, the prospect of this

when

recently

were performing 6

at the

likely,

heard they

suit

stage, a

set

was immediately evident that band had created a warm atmosphere, which was reflected by the quiet attentiveness of the It

that if the

happening has not been very

Edward in a black

and contrasting white tie. couch and lamp was against a snakeskin backdrop.

Jane's

to their show’?”

ha\e always \'owed

until

Live. Singer Kow'alczyk was dressed

of a

turn to niy IViend

"We've

say,

aren't

artcrmath

the

Toronto on Oct.

Air Canada Centre.

the

audience.

A fan would not be disappointed by Live’s set which was comprised of the singles from their five existing albums, songs like Lakini’s Juice and the ballad Lightening

Without tickets and less than one week until the show, the possibility of us going seemed unlikely. “So,

Crashes.

w'e'll go to Toronto at five that evening and pay 100 bucks to a

for the headlining act to take the

scalper then.” suggested

seemed like a sound answer to our dilemma at the time. Better still, with a few wellplaced mouse clicks and a credit little

stage.

"At

friend.

card number, our

The crowd, adequately warmed up by the opening act. was read)^

ticket prob-

9:20 p.m. Jane’s Addiction Singer Perry Fan-ell

filled the stage.

came

out draped in a parachute

from

down,

waist

the

moved

writhed and

platform beneath him.

lem was solved and we were on our way! On concert night we drove to Toronto in my mom’s car without

the opening song progressed, magic of the dancing parachute revealed itself in the form of four

her permission (rest assured she’d

pulted Farrell above their heads.

never read

this.)

With only

slight

delays not worth mentioning arrived at the Air

We showed

Canada Centre. in

time to catch

the

women

scantily-clad

as they cata-

young S&M vixens became a show all their own. I found them a bit disThroughout

tracting.

their set these

male

friend,

of Jane’s Addiction include (from

Perkins.

They played

opening

act.

The Blue Jays made a splash it wasn’t because they had a great season or they were

however.

had warmed up to the redeeming talents, which

from

far

it.

The Blue Jays have slowly begun to-^dismantle the

men

responsible

for putting together the Jays that

we have come

know and be

frus-

trated by.

Recently general manager Gord

Ash -

the

man

responsible for

all

the trades and free agents signings

- was

mostly dancing wearing

that Farrell, likely

The ladies aside, the band’s set flowed seamlessly for the next two hours, performing much of their

difficulty in staying

earlier music.

to hear his voice.

transient beats for us to exit with.

During their set, a makeshift stage emerged from the opposite end of the arena floor. There the

hand,

One

saviour Paul Quantrill.

phone, making

was the song Trip Away- where bassist, guitarist and highlight

drummer stood

centre stage bang-

difficult at times

Leaving with a $5 scalper tee in I was completely satisfied by my intake of music for the evening.

dump Ash and Gaston That

right either.

The Jays have

also sacked long-

are too

said,

it is

many

obvious that there

Jays swinging for the

aging of coaching experience. The front cfffice

would be

unable to execute the fundamentals

managed by a rookie. Martinez’s one weakness was his use of the pitching staff. He constantly wore

for next-to-nothing.

smart enough to

the

and

getting Batista

his potent bat

And he was dump Batista and

huge salary when the pitchers found holes in his swing. his

Ash

got rid of

Shawn Green,

Roger Clemens and David Wells -all who demanded to be traded, tying Ash’s hands and limiting his ability to swing a deal. all

know how

for the

the Wells deal

Mike Sirotka - the key - was injured and lost

2001 season. Wells went

for the second half of the sea-

reoccurring back problems.

The

truth

that

Ash

didn’t really

do anything wrong. He

just didn’t

World

1993.

Series

crown

fences this year and they

But

league develop

years of hitting

players on the current Jays

do with the

work

home

runs.

his

players with

many

the bullpen all year

overworking Quantrill and

impressive rookie

That was

Bob

Letters to the editor

be e-mailed

For now, first-year manager Buck is safe. He has done an admirable job with what he had to work with. One must also consider that he had no previous man-

first

The

half of the season.

firing

of Gaston does raise a

red flag though. Martinez consid-

safe.

say?

must be received by Tuesday

spoke(a)conestogac.on.ca, dropped

letter to

noon

off at

(see address at bottom of page

Please include your

full

Anonymous

the

the editor.

for the following issue.

Spoke newsroom

4).

name, address and phone number. letters will not

printed.

to the

Martinez would often bounce ideas off Gaston and seek advice from him. So by firing Martinez’s righthand man, the Jays are no doubt sending a message to the rookie manager and fans that, as they prepare for the 2002 season, no one is

Martinez’s job

hear from you. Write a

due

starting pitchers ineffectiveness in

Do you have a beef? Spoke wants

File.

also, in part,

bench.

dimensional sluggers.

specifi-

ered Gaston a valuable tool on the

different abilities

and skills to offer throughout a game. Unfortunately Gaston fell victim to coaching a team full of one-

down cally

the

up to the general manager and crew to engineer a team that has

It is

team are huge Gaston fans. He has helped them all become better players. Carlos Delgado, Alex Gonzalez and Cruz are among those who credit Gaston with their success. The Jays have repaid Gaston for his years of service by firing him not once but twice. Gaston has been offered another it

It is impossible to ask Raul Mondesi, Delgado or Batista to suddenly learn how to bunt after

Robert Alomar, John Olerud and Green.

job within the organization but unlikely that he will accept.

with.

when

they were with the Jays

Many

that has

players offered to Gaston to

He helped some of the greatest

hitters in the

as bunting or advancing the

runner.

1992 and

Got something

Letters can

foolish to

- such

about even.

son for the White Sox with his

have Ash to thank for Jose

music around him, showed some on the micro-

Gaston is perhaps the one man who has done the most for the Toronto organization. He led them to

down

Grc«, Roger Clemens and bullpen

I can offer is caught up in the

criticism

band played an acoustic set of songs such as Jane Says and solo project songs by both Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Their set ended with Farrell’s bow to the audience and a synthesizer player throwing out some

manager Cito Gaston.

Ash’s trading record

He has engineered some good trades

player

seven years.

Farrell’s

expect a playoff run by a team

to the deal

past

The only

were

Ash must be given some credit. He engineered some "important the

tribal

than a smile.

time Blue Jay coach and former

turfted out.

drums

crooning vocals.

Hamilton.

This was not a bad idea, although

acquisitions

little

ing

was more

do anything

fired.

Farrell, Eric Avery and Steve Toronto on Oct. 6 with the band Live as the

girls’

We have Ash to blame for Erik Hanson, Randy Myers and Joey

recently but

preparing for a playoff berth

Dave Navarro, Perry

left)

Canada Centre

(internet photo)

Blue Jays clean house, By Marc Hu let

at the Air

which a living

Members

4B14, or mailed

SPOKE,

Condors By Vanessa Laye Conestoga’s men’s soccer team got their third win of the season,

defeating

the

George

Brown

Huskies 4-3, Oct. 9. Despite having only 12 of 21 players at the game, Geoff Johnstone, coach of the Condors, said overall the team played a strong game and he was pleased with their performance. Of the 12 players, 10 of them are Johnstone’s normal starting players.

He added

that the lack of play-

due to the team’s concentraon schoolwork.

ers is

tion

slide

With six rookies and six veteran players Conestoga dominated the game through communicated passing and by attacking the ball. Bojan Djokovic scored the first goal for Conestoga, but George

Brown quickly made

comeback

game. The Condors were always one step ahead; scoring to bring them up by one goal, said

strong

going forward and

passing from the back, but the marking

was

not as tight as

would

to tie the

it.”

Geoff Johnstone, Condors coach

Johnstone. In the second half of the

game,

with the score tied 3-3 Johnstone

decided to change the line to create a scoring opportunity. “I

was

trying to rearrange the

in order to

win and

team

in the process

— Page 11

win against Huskies

“We were

Oct. 22, 2001

that, we got a goal,” he said. Johnstone moved Bias Tsatsas

doing

from his wing position into the middle until he could substitute the players for his winning play into the game.

the selection

But Tsatsas came through

score the winning goal off a controlled pass

from left-winger Matt

and Djokovic with two. Djokovic has scored 12 goals for one,

the far right-hand corner of the

the season. Condors this Johnstone said Djokovic has the sense of where to be and when at

Huskies’

the right time.

McHugh, which he pounded

into

net.

Johnstone said the score should have been 4-1 for Conestoga. “One of the basic problems was that the defence was a bit wobbly,” he said. “We were strong going forward and passing from

marking was not would like it.” He added, “They were weak in organthe back, but the as tight as

ization at the back.”

Scoring

for

Conestoga were

Tsatsas with one, Allan

with

“He picks

the holes,

and follows

through,” he said.

The

best

game

performance of the

went

Tsatsas,

who

Johnstone said created most of the team’s scoring chances. “With three wins in a row, hopefully we can have six wins to

make the playoffs,” said Johnstone. Playoffs will be held Oct. 26 and 27 at St. Clair College in

Windsor.

First-round playoffs

take a swing By Mike Sperling Some

Cleveland had only won two of seven games in the regular season

games’’ are exciting and

some are not. Major League Baseball kicked off

watching.

including the lowest in

three

for

series win.

the

straight

first-round

The Astros had

the edge on

them

during regular season play after the All-Star break.

The Braves had main

control dur-

ing this series hitting a .303 batting

ERA, most and lowest runs allowed. The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks played a hits

much closer series. The Cardinals won more games at home than on the road during regular season play while the Dbacks played better on the road than at home. Regular season records were close too. With the Cardinals’ 93-

the runs in

had more than double the series and double the

69 record and the D^backs’ record of 92-70, a one-game difference explained why their other

The Braves

are looking strong off

sweep

statistics

plan Series

oii

taking

the

World

title.

With a strong and impressive

reg-

ular season behind them, the Seattle

Mariners showed their strengths

weaknesses during

arid

their first-round

series against the Cleveland Indians.

However, some people changed minds after Game 3 when the Mariners lost 17-2 because the Mariners had not lost that badly throughout the regular their

season.

practises

the weight

room on

Oct. 14.

(Photo by Jody Andruszkiewicz)

were

close.

The D-backs ranked

affect their playing abilities if they

Kwok Leung

statistics

.200. Atlanta

the start but cannot let the

Mechanical engineering graduate

Major League

average compared to the Astros’

homers.

Stress release

even held the No.

spots in

games

(Photo by Julie Graham)

Seattle

half of the series has been worth

Houston Astros

array of paper lines the shelves of the print stiop at the college. The print shop hasjnore than 25 different colours of paper available and uses 7 1/2 million sfieets a year.

into this series.

playoffs but only about

its

The Atlanta Braves took

An endless

since the All-Star break and was 25 games behind Seattle going

fourth for

ERA

during the regular sea:?on with 3.87 and the Cardinals’ ranked fifth with 3.93.

The

between the and the Oakland Athletics, was a close one too. The A’s won only seven more games than the Yankees during regular fourth

series,

New York Yankees

season play.

Oakland also had a better batting more mns, hits and homers

average, in

the

the series.

first

four

games

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