33rd Year
Way
United
— No. 68
Lending a helping hand
campaign ends short of goal By Julianna Kerr Conestoga College has wrapped up another year of fund-raising for United Way. The community at Boon came up a little short of its goal of $35,000, raising almost
$34,500, but
wasn’t for lack of
it
trying.
Alumni services officer Monica Himmelman co-ordinatcampaign on camof wishing she could write a cheque to make up ed
this year’s
pus.
In
spite
Himmelman
the difference,
is
happy with the way things have gone. “I
think we’ve
^awesome this year.
had
participation
feels to
as if a lot of people have maybe been little
more aware.”
We
called us back, so
sent his
said.
When on that worker
she phoned to follow up particular volunteer, a co-
said he was away on sick That was the last week of the campaign. The co-worker hung up, promising to locate the canvassing package and call Himmelman leave.
back.
“When he called me back, he volunteered to take over,” she said. “People are like that — people are good.” Himmelman said one of the best things about the campaign was off the ground.
it
“Once it got going,” she said, “it was a lot of fun. All the little events we had were great.” Himmelman and her team of volunteers served a
Cookbooks
with
was
ticipation this year,” she said. “It
me as if a lot of people have maybe been a little more
Everybody was willing little bit extra. That was
feels to
said.
United Way campaigns rely heavily on the generous help of
pretty “I
said she
worked with the group she did. It has been a good experience for everybody fortunate to have
to
do
that
great,” she
“And raising the money was good too!” she added.
aware.”
Himmelman
guess
really the
was how
best thing
everybody involved pulled together to
involved.
“The most important thing have a group of people
who
is to
make
will
it
work.
of getting the pledge cards and the
Everybody was willing to do that little bit extra. That was
information out to people, getting
great.”
help you. if
It isn’t
nearly as effective
only one person does
it.
The can-
vassers have been terrific in terms
the cards back and just interact-
said the
The
fright), k- Srel'year" Lori .MacMillan in gefiSfig out erf students are participating in a class exercise called
ambulation, which involves proper handling of the handifPtioKrJByO^S Langlois)
more peo-
out, the better the
Governors names new chairman
Board
Monica Himmelman
Himmelman
would absolutely co-ordinate the camshe
said
“We
already have
of
By Michelle Timmerman
between the board and administration and helping represent the col-
Conestoga College’s Board of Governors has named their new chairman of tfie board. Dennis Watson, vice-president of manager general and Kitchener’s CKCO-TV, was nomi-
lege to students, faculty, support
nated for the position during the board’s monthly meeting held in the Guild
22
room
at the college, Oct.
staff,
the
community and
all levels
of the government.
“Being chairman of the board
means a chance to give something back to the community and the college system, both of which have been very good to me and my family,”
said Watson.
When
.
asked what he would like improve at the college
am honoured and L must admit am a little bit nervous about liv-
to
ing up to everyone’s expectations,”
is
said Watson.
and after being on the job for only a few days, it’s hard to say what I as an individual can do. John
“I
I
ing,” she said.
Himmelman ple who help
Mayer
dassn^B
proceeds
all
going to United Way. “I guess really the best thing
is
.Kate
Millennium
Conestoga
sold
how everybody involved pulled make it work. to together
we’ve had awesome par-
volunteers.
mmm
lasagna lunch in the cafeteria and
Monica Himmelman, Alumni services officer “I think
E
package out to him,” Himmelman
actually getting It
me a
“We had one situation where we didn’t know a canvasser was off sick. He had never however.
who
completed his first of a three-year term with the board, will be chairman for the 2001/02 school year, but hopes to Watson,
just
see
Watson
said,
“Conestoga College
the best college in the system
Tibbits
is
a
man
of incredible
chance of success because peobehind the cause. ple are However, people need to be
paign again.
treated well to offer their sup-
would do it again. Plus, I’ve had two other people volunteer for
Board members are allowed to sit on the board for a total of two,
endorsed his plans to make Conestoga a polytechnical institute. It is my hope that I will be
next year.”
three-year terms.
able to help
job of the board to make sure that the college is meeting the need of the communities it serves,”
during
he said.
George and Ron Schwartz as the board’s vice-chairs and Kevin Mullan as secretary-treasurer.
port.
“So
that’s the next
tant thing,” she said.
make
most impor“You have to
sure you thank people for
donating their time and not just their money. Then you’ve got to
make
And
was fun.” Not everything went smoothly it
fun.
it
great said.
ideas
“My
for next
volunteers
year,” all
The letdown following a
project
Himmleman
is
she
said they
the end of
unavoidable.
around
it by making notes for next year’s campaign. “You just keep hoping you meet your goal,” she said.
gets
stand
for
re-election
next year.
“It is the
Responsibilities include assisting
with the communication process
vision and energy, the board has
him towards
this goal
my
term as the chair.” Other nominations approved at meeting included Martha the
— SPOKE, Nov.
Page 2
5,
2001
News
Hawkrigg new addition
CSI family
to
By Janine Toms
that arc being held.
Ginny Hawkrigg has filled an empty chair in the CSI office. Hawkrigg, a second-year general
was interviewed along with other interested candidates for arts student,
She is enthused about her job and feels she has a lot to offer by being so approachable.
have no
“I
problem with someone coming to my door and .saying ‘listen have 1
this idea...’”
the vice-president of student activities position. “I
was
in shock.
n’t think I’d get in at all,”
The CSI
who wish
I
“I
comprised of students
is
to represent the other stu-
“The CSI is the voice of Hawkiigg.
dents.
have no problem with someone coming to my door and saying ‘listen have
did-
she said.
the
I
students,” said
this idea...’”
She has been involved with the school
for
including year’s
number of
a
as
a
years,
Ginny Hawkrigg,
volunteer at this
VP of student activities
week of welcome and
as
pub
staff last year.
Her position covers
social events,
awareness weeks, bar
and Working in tune with the president and vicepresident, combing efforts with the trips
activities in the sanctuary.
vision of the CSI.
Hawkrigg
Ginny Hawkrigg, a second-year general
new
arts student, is the
vice-president of student activities
for the CSI.
(Photo by Janine Toms)
lives in residence
and
plans to incorporate students there as closely as possible into events
Students can look forward to the of their favourite events,
return
including the return of personali-
Sex with Sue Johanson in February and comedian Rick Bronson in January. ties like
Students are encouraged to drop by the CSI with questions, concerns, and ideas or to simply welcome Hawkrigg, to the CSI team.
With prominence Guelph campus project car comes iess time drives towards success By Shannon McBride
to enjoy yourself
improved onds.
A project car built by automotive
It is
to a
now
time of 13.667 secracing at 165 kilo-
metres per hour.
students at Conestoga’s Guelph campus has made it to the races. About 10 months ago, Jim
we
Palmer, an automotive technician
Hood, automotive program co-
decided to invest about $1,500 in a 1988 Ford Mustang. It
ordinator.
now
is to
was a
the car’s racing time
little
Instead, he paid the price for his
good clips Ibr the show called Conestoga This- Week,” she said. Although the clips were edited, it was obvious Olinski had been drinking and Wolfe mentioned that he had two bears in hand dur-
prominence and willingness
ing the interview.
intentions to race the car
By Banja Gfibota
wasn’t taking a journalistic approach. I was there just to get “I
The president of Conestoga Students Ine. wanted to blend crowd and for one night just a student who was having fun on Oktoberfest, into the
become
to
help others.
almost 50 hours on organizing the event and ensuring everything
away, but
I
like
I
Jon Olinski
at the
a
mood
light
Wolfe,
a
when
third-year
broadcasting student, spotted him,
guess a
lot of
free
Jon Olinski,
CSI president
in
completed much more quickly,” Palmer said.
Hood said the costs for parts have been equal to costs for the regular
work on to
much
The Mustang went for
the
it.
be a two-year interest it
to race in St.
time
curriculum. In addition,
many
stu-
it. Hood said. Gino’s Transmissions donated the cost of the valve body in
college radio
Mustang'
the
station
the next
August.
It
to
St.
first
Thomas
it
had
transmission
and
One-Hour
Work on the car has fulfilled part of several course curriculums and more than automotive students have benefited. The welding programs at Guelph were able to help with parts assembly and the graphic design students at Doon created graphics ideas for the car.
Hood
said
one of the
benefits of the project to use
it
to
is
greatest
being able
promote the automotive
program. “This program doesn’t have a ished product,”
Hood
said.
fin-
“We
makes it diffion VIP days to show off the program, he said. He hopes to use
just fix things.” This cult
Mustang as a The project car
the
selling point. is strictly
formance racing because gal to drive on the road.
for per-
it
is ille-
It
has no
exhaust system, a 351 -cubic-inch
(891.54 cubic centimetre) engine
and 350 horsepower.
morning.
However, the incident didn’t change his opinion about reporters. “1
could’ve walked away, but
didn’t because
he
ple,”
1
like helping
said.
“You
(reporters) are just doing
guess
1
I
peo-
guys
your job.
can’t expect privacy,”
some might change
Some may come 1
was
“It
is
to the conclu-
totally drunk. If
you are a president or an execupeople expect to you hold
tive,
higher standards,”
she was working on.
affect
privacy but needed a good clip
it
mile (0.4 kilometres) in 14.4 sec-
about the event for a broadcast
to invade his
kind of a your blood.”
said. “It’s
get
onds. In October, Palmer took the
But he was not worried that the would ruin his reputation. “This isn’t something I do every day or every week and it doesn’t
She didn’t want
You
view from Oktol^irfest on the
sion that
time too.”
Palmer
disease.
pointed after he heard his inter-
bit disap-
working
need some
fast,”
ect because they got excited about
little
tough because people within the college recognized the name.
I
“There’s no such thing as too
completed the quarter-
Olinski was a
their opinion about him.
but
improve by little.
dents have donated parts to the proj-
Olinski said
the time,
objective
again,” said SttfSit
in
people think I’m all
the
The
it
was was
Thomas
I
“I
when
will race
He said this type of project is never really completed when you can be constantly improving it and competing with it.
was supposed
project, but so
helping people.”
be
by automotive students at Guelph campus. Palmer also had
“It
didn’t
to
rebuilt
generated in the project that
because
was going to run smoothly, he was ready to join about 1,200 to 1,300 people who were partying Queen’s Mount Arena. “I guess a lot of people think I’m working all the time, but I need some free time too,” he said. “This event was one I really wanted to enjoy. All my friends were there and 1 wanted to forget about Conestoga College for a couple of hours.” Olinski had a few drinks and he
could’ve walked
“I
meant
shell of a car
students completed
After Jon Olinski worked for
was in Rebecca
instructor,
“Every month or two the students do some modification and then
will
Signs donated the graphics.
incident
my
work,” he said.
Stuart Hood, automotive car.
The
vehicle
was
program co-ordinator, presents his program’s 1988 Ford Mustang project by automotive students and now races in St. Thomas.
rebuilt
(Photo by Shannon McBride)
SPOKE, Nov.
— Page 3
2001
News Lab assists disabled students By Laurie Vandenhoff All
5,
scanned into the computer and have the material read back to
around Conestoga College
them.
classrooms are lined with comput-
many
In addition to the
software
and filled with students who tap away on keyboards. While these
programs, the lab also offers a
classrooms are
are beneficial because they can be
ers
same, there
from the
As
one
is
number of hardware
generally the
all
that is different
removed from
rest.
classroom
of
part
Learning
the
The
Opportunities Project, the special
devices.
the lab
These
and used
lab
AlphaSmart, a
offers
small keyboard device for students
needs office was able to create a
who
computer lab
They can type information on
to assist students with
Funding for the lab was initiated by Owen Lackenbaur, the man the lab is named after, and from there the special needs office disabilities.
provided additional
money
to get
in a
setting.
have difficulty taking notes.
keyboard, bring
it
and have
notes
into a
their
palm
running.
the
to the lab
transcribed
word processing program.
Also available
it
back
students
to
organizers,
pilots,
are
reading
pens and watches. The watches are
Funding
from
-Learning
especially useful for students with
Opportunities Project enables the
ADD. An alarm can be set to remind the student they must pay
the
college to offer an array of comput-
programs
er
and
specialized
attention.
devices in the lab to assist students
who have classroom
The
The funding from
Opportunities Project also provides
Opportunities
assistance in the lab in the form of peer tutors and adaptive technology assistants. Peer tutors are used to
setting.
Learning
is a four-year program creby the Ministry of Education
Project ated
to help students
with learning dis-
However, through its fundall special needs students can
orders. ing,
share in
its
rewards.
It is
located on
B wing, next needs office. Students with special needs, including students with learning disabilities, must register with the special needs office before gaining the
main floor of the
to the special
access to the lab.
If a
student
believes they have a learning disor-
By Sarah McGoldrick
der, they
can book an appointment
with a counsellor in the student
The
most popular programs the lab are Dragon Dictate, Inspiration and Kurzweil
ment process.
The
lab introduces students to programs that can help them in
classroom learning.
neous (skin exposure).
Since the recent discovery of anthrax in the United States and
Canada, more peo-
used to treat infections such as those of the intestinal tract and for the treatpill
form,
it is
traditionally
three
ment of HIV. Both the U.S. and Canadian governments have begun to stockpile Cipro in case it is needed on a larg-
anthrax exposure and until recently
er scale.
was almost unheard of
However, there are many people who have turned to Cipro without having been exposed to anthrax.
ple are anxious to learn about the antibiotic Cipro.
Cipro or ciprofloxacin, is one of approved treatments for
is
are used for
three
designed for students
tool,
who
3000.
words. It also contains a number of outlines for essays and presentations to create flow and organi-
Dragon Dictate
is
speech recog-
pictures
in
rather
then
nition software that allows students
zation.
simply speak into the computer and have it entered as text. Inspiration is an organizational
Kurzweil 3000 is a scan and read program. Students can bring in their textbook or notes, have them
to
prescribed for those
who
have inhalation anthrax, not coeta-
Human
The lab is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is starting to open Saturdays and every third Sunday. time
accessible any
basically
is
says Paul an adaptive technology
need
they
Dietrich,
it,”
assistant.
aDOioaizes
^©Student for
Service this
one of the major reasons it should only be taken when
technical skills.
ter.
“It
something the U.S. government and pharmacists warn against. Cipro is an antibiotic, which can be used to treat other ailments. According to the U.S. Department of Health and
the*
There are usually several present to assist the approximately 200 students who use the lab each semes-
think
services office to start the assess-
Available in both intravenous and
It
as adaptive technology assistants
available in
Cipro treats anthrax infection false alarms in
orient students with the lab, where-
a second-year computer programming analyst student, is using the equipment available to special needs students through the Owen Lauckenbaur Skills Lab. Cates is an adaptive technology assistant and peer tutor. (Photo by Laurie Leslie Cates,
Vandenhoff)
The Owen Lackenbaur Literacy Lab is available to all special needs students and can be used by health sciences students.
the Learning
a regular
difficulty in
harassment
is
By Denis Langlois
stand
my
absolutely needed. In a press release the department stated that using the drug
when
not
needed reduces the quantity for those who do need it for the treatment of standard infections.
The
department also stated that
using the drug
when
not needed
could lead to the development of
A
Conestoga College student
“It’s
began
mon
instead of the wrap.
Bonnie
Bettridge,. a first-year
Toronto
medical condition called alopecia
was
areata,
which causes
unclean,
hair loss.
it
finally
somebody
may in
fit
wrap was
scare patients and
with other class-
mates,
got
Attempts to contact Bettridge for
actually
an interview were unsuccessful. Bill Jeffrey, dean of health sciences and community services,
Bonnie Bettridge,
agreed to an interview but would only say that the matter has been
the
ences has extended an apology that
resolved.
it
Drug and The Food Administration warns people who plan on using Cipro or who are to not use
it
to treat viral
infections like a cold.
The
her head
she didn’t
iVe
she
Star, Bettridge said
told
Practical nursing student
ant to antibiotics or drugs.
it,
In an Oct. 22 interview with the
practical nursing student, has a rare
comEventually the bug
to
and the drug doesn’t work anymore.” Ladhani added anytime a drug is overused the result is often a super bacterium, which is highly resist-
using
article.
asked to remove her head wrap.
to take penicillin for
gets used to
Record
when people
similar
viruses.
didn't want to change
Bettridge also said she was asked to wear a wig or kerchief
being supportive.”
very dangerous.
I
has went to the media about the harassment she felt after being
drug-resistant organisms.
Faruq Ladhani, a pharmacist with Student Health Pharmacy, said this kind of drug resistance could be
why
look,” she said in an Oct. 23
effects of
Cipro on people
under 18 are unknown. Side effects of Cipro include dizziness, light-headedness, nausea
and convulsions.
told
Bettridge,
27, Kitchener- Waterloo Record that a
teacher told her she would not be
allowed to wear her head wrap during the clinical portion of her program because only white hospital
teacher
who
told the
has been accepted by the student.”
When
Bettridge
apology from Star that she
lodge a
Record the
“I’ve
remove
actually
told her to
sci-
heard of an
Jeffrey, she told the
no longer planned
human
to
rights compliant
against the schtx)!.
scrubs are permitted.
She also
“The school of health
it
got somebody being supportive,” she
finally
and the administration involved were hostile towards her when
said in the Star article.
she confronted them. “They were harassing. They
regarding proper dressing would
made
dent involving Bettridge.
it
clear they couldn’t under-
Jeffrey said the school’s policy
be updated because of the
inci-
Page 4
— SPOKE, Nov.
5,
2001
A province need Now
Mike
that
sure to be
Who
a leader
Hairis has declared his resignation, there
much whooping and
and wailing all
of
FORMER WALKERTON UTILITIES MANAGER STAN KOEBEL WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY AS THE NEW
in
PREMIER OF is
some gnashing
cheering, and
AT LEAST
too.
will the Ontario Coalition
Against Poverty
ONTARIO...
AN
IT’S
IMPROVEMENT....
(OCAP) and
the teachers’ unions target as the next Satan?
Harris
was a favourite target for virtually every union and spegroup and was called the most evil thing to ever
cial interest
plague the political stage in the history of Ontario. He was verbally assaulted every day from nearly every angle. So why on earth would so many people be lining up to take his place? Politicians, disliked as they are,
must have a thick skin
to han-
dle the daily criticisms and second-guessing. Harris, for sure, probably ignored the accusations
and allegawere there nonetheless, for public consumption. An article published Oct. 23 in the Toronto Star argued that a politician is considered successful not by elections won, but by policies that are kept in place by succeeding governments. Haixis has a few such policies that no government will repeal. He cut the number of seats in the provincial legislature from tions, but they
137 to 103, miiToring the number of seats in the federal legisla-
He
ture.
also cut provincial
income tax by more than 30 per
cent.
Whether you loved or hated Mike Harris, and there was no middle ground, there is little doubt that whoever replaces him will have to have the same level of commitment to the plan set in motion, at least until the next election. There are many vying for the position, but right now there are six frontrunners, which should dwindle to three or fewer before the leadership race next year.
Remembrance Day seems more meaningful
Health Minister Tony Clement, Finance Minister Jim Education Minister Janet Ecker, Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer, Labour Minister Chris Stockwell and Municipal Affairs Minister Chris Hodgson are all seriously considering running for the leadership. With the exception of Harris and former finance minister Ernie Eves, that list is a who’s who of the provincial govern-
the heroes, the innocent,
ment over the
damage done on
year
this
Flaherty,
last six years.
Every one of those people would be quite capable of leading all have experience getting themselves out of trouble. With the problems surrounding Ipperwash, Walkerton, public education, labour reforms and amalgamation over the past six years, every one of those ministers have had their run-ins with the public and the media. And every one of them has handled themselves remarkably. Allan Rock could use a lesson on media interaction from any one of the provincial Tories, as they
them.
show
Clement has the early lead gathering support within the party. One has to wonder if he knew of the pending Harris announcement. If early indications are any measure, Clement is the best bet so with Witmer,
that
she decides she wants to run, close behind. On a particularly greedy note, it would be nice to see Witmer win the leadership race; perhaps more funding for local concerns if she were to be Premier...?
The only
if
thing that really matters though,
is
whoever suca party, and a
that
ceeds Harris must keep in mind they inherit
province, reeling from economic recession, underfunding of social programs and global concerns. What is needed now are
people of real leadership, people with vision. Not politicians,
on
attack
Whether you loved him or not, Harris was a leader. Whether or not anyone can duplicate that type of vision and leadership remains to be seen.
America.
recent
This
will think of
Sept.
who
and the
soldiers
lives during
both World Wars.
almost as
It js
if
loses
its
Remembrance Day is a time to
who
about
world
in the
bom
others,
When
strangers.
cancer,
even
attacks.
try try.
They
the
line
that
it is
why
it is
The
including myself,
from the era of war
to
make
ours
and police
this
every
AIDS, wars and terrorist Remembrance Day should
we have as people who
coun-
on
are putting their lives
Firefighters
Include
what
inspire us all to give thanks for
to
sionate about the day or the cause.
people,
alone.
or God: car accidents, heart attacks,
for
projects but they are not really pas-
feel so distant
tragedy
thoughtless act of crime, terrorism
war, they are fighting for their counin their
mothers
sisters,
give
to take part in assemblies or class
and every person
husbands,
who
go off
soldiers
lost
Think of
attacks.
perished as well as those
However, do not just think of
all
everything
value.
by the
who
and wives.
the great people
would
students are forced
affected
those
reflect
lost their
With every new generation
Remembrance Day
terrorist
attacks.
we
11 as
honour the
well as honouring the
fought to
make
this
it
way.
Remember how
better.
officers are
live in a nation
lucky
we
where war
are to
but a
is
hard for us to understand
the same. Every day they are ready
faded memory. The people of some
such a big deal.
to protect
and serve no matter what
countries live in fear of civil wars
Sept.
1 1
attacks in the United
States have
had a huge impact on
how young
people view war. With
the circumstances.
That
is
and danger every single day of their
exactly what the hundreds
and thousands of
They never experience
lives.
and
firefighters
security
true
Remember there who are
or freedom.
and media coverage of
emergency personnel thought when
there are people out
the event, not to mention the contin-
they responded to the call to the
willing to die for you, but don’t even
uing threat of ten'orism, kids are
World Trade Center
all
the stories
getting
extremely scared. Heart-
wrenching
stories of lost loved ones and missing people bring a sense of
is
the
This Nov.
great-grandfather fought
war along with millions of
ers; since
I
his or her job to
in
oth-
didn’t have the chance to
know him personally the event was not as momentous to me as the
in
go
New York.
in to the
1 1
is
know your name. These people
It
wreck
when evetyone else is rushing The danger was immeasurable.
reality to the disaster.
My
leaders.
suffered another
Remembrance Day we
Young
Early indications
far,
The world has
great loss of lives this year with the
our soldiers, police officers and
out.
fighters.
Make
the two-month
that
anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. as well as
are
fire-
the effort to show someone you care today and don’t forget
for a minute the horrific events
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Oxford
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all
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U
reality
The
phone became shorter. The
calls
conversations went nowhere
I long-distance relationship. was determined to do everything
of
w as
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ingful.
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esting
sends wrong message Custody matters should be decided by judge Separation can be a confusing time, for parents and children alike, but abducting the
needless
and painful
ety.
children and acting from the heart only causes more wounds.
never
of seeing
their
father
Carline Vandenelsen, acquitted Oct. 26 of abducting her triplets
again was evi-
in
The
dent in the testigiven by
that.
Stratford
woman
into her hands,
on Oct.
took fate
Peter
Merkley,
one
of
^
the
triplets.
2000,
14,
fear
mony
October 2000, has done just
The
anxi-
everyday because there wasn’t a lot of food. Mom had no job,” said Peter Merkley about life on the run. “She didn’t have a lot of money.” The life she brought her children into, luckily for only a short while, was unlike any they would have experienced at home with their father in Stratford. It was an experience no child should go
had to take the children away from their father to protect them from the emotional and psychological damage they were to
danger of imminent harm. This is a defence of necessity on the part of the abductor. This
make
hard work
a long-dis-
off at a disadvan-
starts
I’m not saying
In the
trial
on three counts of argued
that she
face
if
she lost her right to see
them.
“Sometimes I
I
was
thought
long-distance
fail, just that both have to be seriously committed and want that special bond.
parties
my
fled with her eight-year-
old children only to be found three
scared. all
relationships
would never see dad again.”
I
my
Peter Merkley
situation, I don’t really
deep down, I was the one who wasn’t committed to the relation-
Up to this point, Vandenelsen had court allotted visitations with every second the children
ship or didn’t want to put the
Saturday.
know what happened.
effort into
it.
Maybe,
But whatever the
reason, all that remains
now
are
some unanswered questions and hefty
phone
bill.
a
judge would completely deny access of children to any parent, especially one who has legally proven herself able and First, it’s rare that a
So
the gun, jumping Vandenelsen was the one who put
her children in grave danger and
iwmmwmrnmmtin
emotional
From
the
words,
child’s
it’s
strain.
Whisking the children away from their father caused their
If left
with their father, the chil-
maybe
Oct. 23, of
getting to see
apparent that Vandenelsen abduct-
both their father and mother every
ed her children in response to a selfish desire to have her children
week.
and not
to herself
to specifically
The Criminal Code allows someto abduct a child if they believe
the child
is in
excuses the crime and makes
it
legal.
Vandenelsen knew her children were not in danger and would not suffer if left with their father. She was the one who was- in danger. She believed that the judge would not grant her children,
more time with her
therefore
she’d be
left
sends green mothers and even
of love
act
fathers that
way
if
they don’t get their
can always do what they please because they in court, they
won’t be penalized for it. There should be a strict law that states that any abduction against court order is unlawful and will be dealt with in a swift and serious manner.
This judgment makes the court system look like a joke, only paving the way for others to u.se their own judgment and go against court rulings in custody disputes.
alone.
Code, the abductor does not need to prove the chib dren would actually have been In the Criminal
harmed, only that she believed they
would
Letting Vandenelsen off on this selfish
lights to a lot of
be.
They were harmed and were in danger, but not when they were with their father. Vandenelsen was the one who Well, she was right.
willing.
^
sline. corn’s
or find
can chal-
one
tage.
Things were great for the first month. We talked on the phone every night for over an hour, we knew what was going on in each other’s fives and when we saw one anoth-
section
fanatics
There are also many photos covall aspects of sports. For those of you wondering when your favourite team plays ering
abduction, Vandenelsen
game
stereotype.
Auto racing
new book.
not quite sure. However, firsthand experience has allowed me
but throw some extra mileage into the mix and the
relationship
schedules.
where you could win an autographed photo card and copy of his
benefit the children.
Or perhaps it
eral,
1 hate to admit this, but ray
stars
children.
In
long-distance
tennis
was an emotional distance? I’m
relationship work. tance Relationships are tough in gen-
sioned.
and how to improve your own game. You can also view player rankings, earnings and upcoming future
dren would have had the chance, on
then one
and commitment required from
would be truly meanwas severely disillu-
Woods question and answer contest
Tennis fans can find articles on
There are many different contests be played such as the Tiger
again,” he said on the stand.
both parties to
relationship
topic.
preseason predictions.
And
to truly appreciate the
told
and
football.
months later in Acapulco, Mexico. Worried that she’d lose the custody judgment, which was to be made Oct. 23, Vandenelsen used too much heart and not enough thought when she went on the run with her
scarce.
physical distance?
myself things would be We would truly get to great. know one another because we would have to talk instead of see each other. Our visits would be much more special because we wouldn’t see one another everyday or even once a week. The I
year,
to
years
Sportsline.com has also ranked
the
baseball
this year sportsline.com has opinion columns on that very
NBA section, fans can view 2001-02 NBA rule changes or In the
throughout
through.
day the phone stopped ringing, were no real good-byes, just a mutual parting of ways. What went wrong? Was it the
told myself things
including hockey,
trivia
when she
lliere
would be great. We would truly get to know each other because we would have to talk instead of see each other.
games
And if you’re wondering just how good the Raptors might be
sline.com trivia challenge.
stats.
sports
offers
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fans the chance to play fantasy
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lenge their knowledge in the racing
There are also detailed informaon different players and their
Web
tions the
“Sometimes I was scared. I thought I would never see my dad
became
stereotypes.
week’s
the
forwards and player
guards,
for your fantasy
They can also link to the NFL store or NFL.com. If you think you know football than you should try the sport-
beyond "what The visits
did you do today?”
work, in surrounding it
for
NBA
Abduction verdict
IIK
take extra- work Canadian
forecasts
games.
minute box scores. As the games
the
Long-distancq
The
read
section people can
tion
brimming and
is
interesting
NFL
In the
the
centers
inflicted pain
and suffering on the
The tug of war
that
comes
out of
any such act only harms the children - more so than even divorce or separation. Selfish acts of abduction should be considered a form of abuse.
A
final
should be
decision left
to a
for custody judge or an
impartial jury, not a parent
love-stricken
and
who
bound
is
by
triplets.
blood.
them away from their father. She forced them to throw away their bikes. Sh& put her children in a lifestyle of poverty and
Vandenelsen should be denied custody for the danger she put her children through during their three
insecurity for three months.
to court late
She
tore
“We had
to
shop for groceries
She
will return
November
for a final
months on the
run.
custody decision.
Page 6
— SPOKE, Nov.
2001
5,
Candlemaker helps children By Mike Metzger
from the candles go to program and the Light A Smile program, which the Antoskis ceeds
Finley’s
Children in high school usually
society, but
one
make
started in order to educate parents
Siggia said that she was often
and educators and work with problem kids to try and get them to see
to go home because the would look for people to beat up. They would drag their victims to an abandoned train platform and beat them for a long period erf time, after which the victim’s fanv' ily or friends would come to look
is
trying to
one child
at
a
time.
Daniela Siggia, 27, started getwith problem chil-
ting involved
dren
when she came under
employment of
the
and Cheryl
Bill
Antoski, owners and operators of the
Wicks and Wax candle
store in
the St. Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall.
The Antoskis wanted to create a product that would help people visualize
how
they wanted their
life
to be.
After meditating on the subject, Bill
Antoski thought of Betty Finley.
The Antoskis had been donating to her attendance program, which helps kids who miss school due to problems at home. Finley’s program focuses on rewarding her kids instead of punishing them for their poor attendance. One of the most
became
rewards
popular
“They were
bullies.”
and get into
woman
a difference
con-
crack land were
in
discarded by
sistently skip school
drugs are
who
“The cops
disgusting,” she said.
the
the positive things in their
life.
The
Antoskis asked Siggia to help the Light A Smile program by speaking to and working with
some of
the kids involved in the program.
“There was a really weird karma connection between me, Betty and Cheryl,’’ Siggia said. “The kids she
afraid
police
for them. Siggia also said that she witnessed a police officer forcing a
him
prostitute to give
oral sex.
was working with had such similar lives to mine that I had to be a part
old she was raped by a
of
the
it.”
downtown
Siggia grew up in
Toronto in an area that she nicknamed “crack land,” partly because across
the
street
from the high
school she went to there was a row of crack houses.
would wake up at night to the sound of crack heads jumping “I
fences looking for barbecues to
she said.
steal,”
Siggia
Her
came from a broken home. was gone for long peri-
father
When
Siggia was only 14-years-
gang
that controlled
area she grew up
member of most of the
A cousin of the
in.
rapist told Siggia that the rape
videotaped, and
if
was
she told anyone
what happened, they would show the tape to her family.
became pregnant from the and decided to keep the baby because it was something good from something bad. She had a miscarriage late in the pregnancy and had to go through full labour. Her life went downhill from there. She got involved with drugs and Siggia
rape,
Antoskis’ candles.
ods of time and her mother suffered
The Antoskis created the Wishing Well candle, which is a small can-
from severe depression. With no support at home, one would think Siggia could go to the police when she was in trouble, but that wasn’t
ents
the case in crack land.
working with, but she thinks she’s
dle in the design of a well. Every
owner is make a wish. The pro-
time the candle
supposed
to
is lit,
the
started missing school.
This kind of
life
would make
Siggia the last person that most par-
would want
their
children
Preparatory program
begins
September
in
Daniela Siggia carves a candle at Wicks and
Jacobs Factory Outlet
Wax
Mall.
more qualified than any psychiatrist
the St.
book and this isn’t a job I’m coming from love.”
to help kids with their problems.
“Fye triumphed over everything me back and every tragedy I’ve had, and there have been plenty,” she said. “I’m willing to share where I’ve come from and how I overcame it all and also the
for me.
Siggia can be seen carving can-
that’s ever held
dles at the
Wicks and Wax
in the St.
Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall and
at
Wicks and Wax main store in Brantford. In the next month she the
plans to speak at high schools in
problems I still have to deal with. I’m not taking this out of a text-
Teaching'
in
(Photo by Mike Metzger)
Brantford and hopes to expand her work on a global scale.
ESL program
gives, graduates’opportunity
tawoiik here dr overseas ,
By Mary Simmons
September. The successful appliundergraduate
By Denis Langlois
A
new
in particular, to
preparatory program has
develop a better
understanding of where they want to apply and begin a career in the
been designed for September 2002 to help students decide which fulltime program they would like to
helping profession,” he said, Parker said the main benefit of
take.
dents to get elective and course
Human
services foundations
a
the
program
allows stu-
is that it
which
offered at over half the colleges in the province and the
also gave yon the cppoilunity to travel
one that will Conestoga was designed from the program offered at Fanshawe College in London. offered
at
said.
teach students
and psychology so students
also
colleges
know some
will
content before select-
ing a career program.
and leisure and
law and security are some of the programs students will be more prepared for
if
they take the
new
program.
Dick
The program
now
to
cohort
in
“We
being created
prepare for the double 2003. think
because
is
it
is
appropriate
it’s
difficult for
coming out of Grade 2 1
Parker,
co-ordinator
of
and designer of the will have a better idea of what career is best for them if they enrol. “We feel this program will help
old to
make “And
someone
at 17
years
is
very
it is
voluntary,
being offered.
much
in
demand,”
Parker said.
“At Fanshawe they
have 150 seats
in this
they are
program and
all filled.”
Although many of the steps to get program underway are complete, there are still some that need this
to
be done.
“In the next few months the dean
maybe preparatory
has a number of things that he needs to work through,” he said.
said.
program, said students
work will help them decide which program they want to get into and how they arc going to go about getting there.”
The
“It
where
is
a career decision,” he
social services
people coming out of high school.
The program, which
ence, one day a week, ranging from a social service agency to a school.
Early childhood education, social services, recreation
get field placentent experi-
preparatory
program
is
of people? If you 'said yes, then the Teaching lots,
English as a Second Language program could be tlie one for you; The program is designed to
has been successful at the other
will lessen the
meet
used a lot of their ideas because we liked them,” Parker
“We
one-year certificate program which will offer courses like sociology
credits,
'
be
workload of their primary program. Students taking the program will
is
Wouldn’Jyou
“The hiring of faculty, curriculum development and approval by the ministry all need to be worked
how
to
prepare
methods, objectives and instruction
strategies
for
lessons.
university degree;
To apply, potential students must complete an application form, which can be picked up at the registrar’s office, accompa-
nied by official transcripts.
Also,
those
applicants
who
minimum
meet
admission requirements must submit a diag-
nostic
grammar assessment, a a facul-
Students must select resources,
writing sample and attend
deliver
ty meeting to discuss their suit-
evaluate
lessons,
the
effectiveness of the lesson and
ability to the
demon.strate cultural sensitivity.
also
Students will learn various teaching and learning styles
scores to indicate
which they
apply to both
will
themselves and their students.
The program
is.
designed for
teaching adults the English skills they require.
The 25-week certificate program at the Doon campus accepts around 20 students every
program. They be asked to provide tiiteir
may test
English
language proficiency. Students with significant
life
and work experience may apply through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). This is offered through Continuing Education and includes a free orientation work-
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Road rage incidents By Laurie Vandenhoff Tailgating,
obscene
speeding,
Sound
familiar? That’s because these are
we
actions
see everyday while
driving on the road. Perhaps
you
are the victim or even the initiator.
Whatever the case, these incidents are on the rise and are becoming a greater problem.
increased traffic levels. “In the late 1980s, drivers in the
by increasing congestion, began fighting and shooting each other on a regular basis,” says a 1995 Automobile Association (AA) traffic study.
However, drivers do not need experts to tell them that there is a problem, they experience
it
every-
by the Research
to a study
Injury Foundation, nearly
Traffic
of
two-thirds
Canadians say aggressive driving a serious problem. Drivers also realize there
number
reasons
of
individuals, the road rage
caused
is
by simple misunderstandings between drivers. Many people get behind the wheel of a car with pent-up frustrations, than a poor maneuver by another driver can trigger the release of that fnistra-
“He
me
let
me
cut
“she wouldn’t
off,”
pass” and “he was driving
too slowly” have
all
been triggers But are they
for aggressive driving.
really a reason to ignite physical
violence?
become
Violent behavior has
a
problem because these incidents are leading to deaths.
According
to
an
AA traffic study,
unverified figures have suggested a
of 1,200 deaths a year can be
total
blamed on road rage. The weapons people carry their vehicles has
in
only escalated
problem. Tire irons, knives,
the
and baseball bats have been used by aggressive drivers,
is
is
aggressive driving. However, what
among
drivers.
usually go. “Because there
ing solid to base
it
(Photo by Laurie Vandenhoff)
noth-
is
on, the charge
Heinzel, public affairs co-ordinator
called aggressive driver, says the
for the Waterloo regional police.
AA traffic
hard to charge people for drivThe complaint usu-
“It’s
ing improperly.
comes from another
An
driver.
officer usually l^s to see
He
because time is money,” says Brynn Varey, a second-year marketing student. She has ^noticed that people are always in a hurry and do not pay attention. Studies tend to blame it on
frustration
There
pen.”
ple want to get things done fast
in
can really be done? When asked in a survey, 60 per cent of Canadians supported ‘greater enforcement of traffic laws to help curb the problem. “It’s hard to prove,” says Olaf
the
for
left at Homer Watson and Conestoga College boulevards. Long line-ups are the morning at this intersection as students rush to 8:30 a.m. classes. This can lead to
Drivers prepare to turn
a problem
study.
This begs' for legislation against
ally
a
AA traffic
says the
increase. “In today’s society peo-
hap-
it
would get thrown out of
court,”
says Heinzel.
No
is
immune
problem of Even the best
to the
aggressive driving. drivers
is
it
hard to determine
can become susceptible. also no one profile of a so-
who have
lence and drug or alcohol-related
Not even
celebrities
can avoid the
frustrations that cause road rage.
tigate the incident, but a visit to the
person’s house
out of his car and approached the
it
will
parent families are rise.
According to a five-year study based at the University of Victoria, the traditional family with two par-
who
afford their children plen-
of time
ty
is
a myth.
Dianne Hamilton, faculty
on the
attributed
mairiage separa-
to teen mothers,
common
tions and the
most
divorce.
In
today’s
there are
many
factor,
generation,
different types of
opposed
families as
mem-
fact
in
The increase can be
to the kinds of
families at the turn of the century.
O.J.
stop sign, another driver
“The Leave
disagrees.
“The nuclear family is alive and what it used to
it
to
Researchers concluded that sin-
ECE faculty member “I think there’s too
tions to classify
many
varia-
one type as being a
we
gle-parent families are only slight-
traditional family.
number today than they were 100 years ago. The main
have one uniform family today,”
ly
higher in
I
don’t think
she said.
family
well-being,
where children got a whole dad and mom.” she said.
lot
of
Hamilton believes the family
ment rather than divorce. However, Hamilton said
parent families, but the ideal tradi-
still
the norm.
traditional
exists, but it’s just not
There are
lots
of two
By
at the turn
little
idle
of the century
time and therefore did
much time with
their
media and
literature, but
With winter just around the cortemperatures arc dropping
ner,
ing errors that have resulted in vio-
lence before. This includes tailgating, lane blocking,
horn use, ges-
and improper merging. But most importantly, cellphones
tures,
before reacting to another driver’s mistake, ask yourself
times you’ve
made
the
how many same mis-
take before.
warm
dents.
in
This
the
having a
struction next to the ?nain building.
stu-
Fluctuations in weather arc not
Conestoga College has
a problem, because the heat can
outdoors. Fortunately
for
is
not an easy task at the
The school needs period
be controlled through cooling of the boiler water at various mixing valves through the heating sys-
college.
to
a
prepare
two-wcek
for
Usually the school has more of
problem with cooling than heating the buildings, and when it
a
During the two-wcek tional period there
conditioning
tem.
heated
buildings.
idealized,
romanticized and promoted
grip the steering wheel too
turning on ihc heat -due to minor complications from the con-
Tori Sutton
already turned the heal on.
Researchers also confirmed that
nor
is
transi-
neither air-
heat
on
as
gets
warm
there are
some prob-
lems.
“We
get
overheated but
family has always been a challenge.
.some pipes in the building are
preconceived
both systems and need time to adjust. This year, the
from solar heal through windows, people or com-
heat was turned on right after
puters,” said Schill.
Society
has
still
notions of marital bliss and that isn’t always the case, Hamilton said.
She believes the ly
cause of single-parent families back then was death and abandonsingle-
is
terms of har-
in
The family has been
Dianne Hamilton,
gain a better understanding of what
ry.
and ’60s
To Beaver family
It
for
Don’t drive when you’re angry You should also try to avoid driv-
people to not react to
harassment from other drivers. Don’t make eye contact or make sudden driving movements that could be seen as confrontational. “Avoid all contact if possible. If you are challenged, take a deep breath and get out of the way, even if you are right,” says the AA traffic study. “You don’t want to be
windows
Conestoga keeps
children as society has believed.
The study researched data from the 1901 Canada census in order to families were like in the last centu-
and
not spend as
Beaver family never really existed.”
be,” she said.
"The Leave
never really existed
had
well. It’s just not
tell
not a reality, Hamilton added.
mony
Don’t
the
tightly.
students
tional family of the ’50s
women
ber of early childhood education,
sure you are comfort-
Winding down
To avoid becoming a victim,
they’re just different By Marcy Cabral
Making
charges because like Heinzel says,
studies
relatively
are
to
get to your destination.
relatively young, poor educated males
“However, as might be expected,
Simpson allegedly ran a honked his horn. Simpson then supposedly got
as far as
•Making sure you know how
Simpson was cleared of the
the majority of aggressive drivers
When
is
ing an aggressive driver includes:
his face.
proper ventilation.
witnesses. call police, they will inves-
said to have ripped the glasses
rage is to avoid it at all costs. This can be done in a number of different ways.
study.
problems,” says the study.
you
is
dead right.” Remember, anyone can be an aggressive driver. Advice on how to avoid becom-
able.
what road rage is because it is usually one word against another. It is a lot easier to prove if you have If
in a
these incidents are hard to prove. 'The best defence against road
is
criminal records, histories of vio-
says
The two engaged
other driver.
heated argument in which Simpson off the other driver, causing a cut to
Traditional families exist,
ents
rising
With more cars out there, the problems become more frequent. In
firearms
United States, apparently frustrated
According
2001— Page 7
tion.
Aggressive drivers are everywhere and the problems they ignite have caused major concerns for a number of years. W’ith the birth, of the term “road rage,” the problems associated with aggressive driving have only escalated. However, this can be blamed on its lack of definition. Without a description, any incident of aggressive driving can be labeled as road rage. Still there is no denying that a problem exists. The roads have become a dangerous place and experts on the subject blame it on
day.
5,
increased congestion on the roads.
gestures and physical abuse.
all
Nov.
structure
is
traditional famistill
present
in
u.sed for
students
returned
from
Thanksgiving break said Tim
today’s society, but a family does
Schill, the chief engineer at the
not need two full-time parents.
college.
“A family Hamilton
is
said.
content not form,”
There was a slight delay
in
that's
still
mostly
Students can ensure warmth throughout the winter by keeping a sweater in their car or locker to wear in colder class-
rooms.
'
Page 8
— SPOKE, Nov.
2001
5,
Homer Watson
Lots to learn at By Kathleen Deschamps With the
rising cost
of basic
lot
The
of tuition, con-
age two to
expensive.
to learn
There are some classes however,
which rue
is
range of
one place
that offers a full
programs
art
Progranl
"Anyone who is curious about the can come," Kalogeropoulos
start
up many times tliroughout the
year,
and a new season will be
start-
ing again in January. offer a
little bit
for people looking to
is
involved
get
Astero
programs
that
"This
said.
a non-threatening
in
Trained professionals teach the classes at a basic level.
of
all
"Most
introductoiy programs, so even
if
For those
who
already have the
including drawing, painting, stained
basic art experience, the instructors
and pottery.” Kalogeropoulos
can work with you on an individual basis to further develop your skills.
glass said.
is
ing art classes
it
is
open as a muse-
um.
The famous painter Homer Watson was Canada’s first landscape artist. Some of his works are in the National Gallery in Ottawa and the
to $80.
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Queen
Victoria purchased
they are displayed at
his paintings
Windsor Castle in London, England.
played
dis-
Windsor Castle
the
in
two of
and today they are
in
London, England.
Some
are
you have no art experience, you can .come and really enjoy yourself.”
of everything,
$60
for as
and a four-week class
“Queen Victoria purchased two of his paintings and today
and have some fun along the
kind of wa)’.”
at little cost.
co-ordinator
Kalogeropoulos says
"We
usually
arts
The Homer Watson House and Gallon'
anyone from
weekend session can run .as $1.5
00, as long as they want
1
way.
and inex-
fun, educational
pensive.
low
skills.”
gallery leaches
tinuing education can prove to be
A
of fun and you can learn
"It is a lot
a
of his collection
is
on
dis-
play in what used to be his studio.
The programs fill up fast, so it is a good idea to sign up ahead of time. The public can sign up by mail, in person, or by phoning the gallery at 748-4377.
The
been open to the public since 1981, and besides offergallery has
There
is
no entrance fee
but a donation
gallery,
to visit the
would be Scott McNichol teaches tinfoil techniques at the Homer
appreciated.
The Homer Watson House and Gallery is located on 1754 Old Mill Rd.,
right
off
Watson House and Gallery on
Conestoga College
Oct. 23.
Boulevard.
(Photo by Kathleen Deschamps)
/
Signing your
iife
Greyhound considers express bus to Conestoga College from Guelph
away
By
Tori Sutton
with Grand River Transit buses to
drive in the winter.”
and universities in time for morning classes. Possible evening return service is
times have
The
arrive at the college
Greyhound Bus Lines is considering improving their existing services between KitchenerWaterloo and Guelph in order to accommodate students. Currently buses leave Guelph in the morning and arrive at the transportation centre in downtown Kitchener on Charles Street. Riders then have to catch Grand
jsigns
GM card
in
up
LASA student Chrystal
first-year
the Sanctuary on Oct 23. (Photo by Kathleen DeschaiTtps)
dent,
contacted Greyhound in October after her daughter had
school work Lemieux said.
been commuting to school by carpooling three days a week and
ing improving service in the near future, keeping in mind that the
Greyhound buses. After
double class that is graduating from high school may place a strain on
taking to
University of Waterloo (left)
makes
However, Greyhound is considering running buses from Guelph
Conestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University and the
Dave Pineo Kenny for a
school, and the lengthy
Yvette Lemieux, the mother of a Conestoga College nursing stu-
talking with Greyhound, she went
to
the college and asked Conestoga StudeTits Inc. to help her by putting up a sign-up list for interested students.
is
“There, are a lot of Guelph stu-
enough students interested. As well. Greyhound is consider-
looking for rides,” said Lemieux,' who listed herself as a concerned parent contact on the information sheet.
if
there
ing express buses, that allow stu-
dents to leave Guelph at approxi-
dents
mately 7:15 a.m. and connect
“Many people
Knowing about the disease By Stacey McCarthy It
always seems
that as
soon as
recover from one sickness, hit
with another.
As a
I
get
I
result, the
medicine cabinet in my house has begun to resemble a small pharmacy in the last few years. It’s
important that students
know
what health risks they might have. The Ontario College Health Association regular
says
in
addition
immunizations,
to
students
should consider vaccinations for these other, lesser-analyzcd ill-
Rabies rabies virus
ciated with
usually assobats,
rac-
coons can also carry the virus. It’s unlikely however, that rabbits or rodents like rats and mice will be alTectcd.
While there
is
can be vaccine of
fatal is
in
many
cases.
the vaccine.
cent
Influenza Thefe are many different
the
types
It progresses very rapidly in the space of only a few hours and can be fatal.
your doctor you know a possibility you will be in if
a high-risk environment.
ly
licks
can be found
densely
Students that live
in
residence
stand a greater chance of contract-
laughing. While
ing
it
is
not normally students
who
there
is
valuable lime bedridden.
Meningitis Meningitis
is
an infection
in the
a vaccine available.
Chickenpox Normally a childhood virus, more than 90 per cent of young adults in North America have
wood-
lining of the brain and spinal cord
already been infected with chick-
can be caused by almost any infectious agent. One of these agents is meningococcal disease, a
enpox.
rare
you haven’t received the vaccine, you stand a 90 per
in
much of
Canadian landscape. If you live near wooded areas or enjoy outdoors activities, the
that
bacterial
infection
cause meningitis.
It
is
that
can
caused by
It
is
to
complete
Although interested students only had until Nov. 2 to sign the list, interested'^tudents can still contact Greyhound Bus Lines in Guelph to let them know they are interested. If Greyhound is convinced there will be enough ridership, services could start as early as January 2002 .
chance of contracting the
cent virus.
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis terial
through coughing,
is
caused by a bac-
infection. Testing for
TB
is
done through a skin test that can be administered by almost any general practitioner.
is
It
tain that students
especially impor--
who
travel to dif-
ferent countries realize they are at a
greater risk of contracting tuberculosis.
Hepatitis There are three different forms of hepatitis - A, B and C. Preventative immunizations are available for only Hepatitis is
A and
B. Hepatitis
transferred through food.
A
Hep B
transmitted
through infected and Hep C is transmitted through infected blood. All
sneezing or
types of the virus create an intlam-
a highly contagious,
airborne virus that laughing.
home
local student housing.
meningococcal disease, but
bushed and grassy
areas found throughout the
the
receive the vaccine won’t waste
Lyme
lick that is infected with the virus.
Deer
during
droplets
actions of coughing, sneezing and fatal if left untreated,
Lyme disease
ed,
through bodily
son.
an extreme-'
to get
Greyhound was already consider-
Once
the virus. Influenza
is
who have
disease,
available for the varying strains of
abdomen.
individual can contract
it
the
The
through
is
they can spread
'
fluids like saliva to a healthy per-
ommends you there
people.
of influenza and different vaccines
Ontario’s Health Association rec-
ask about the vaccine
healthy
someone contracts
contagious virus that affects the upper respiratory area. It is spread
to
of
and nose of 40 per
it
issued through a series
needles
bacterium that are already present in the throat
a treatment for
individuals infected with rabies,
recommends
association
prefer , not to
commute
for a hard day for students
half the battle
is
you check with you doctor about
disease through the bite of a deer is
foaming dogs and foxes and
but skunks, cats,
health
infected with the virus.
An
nesses:
The
Rabies is contracted through animal bites or direct exposure of open skin to an animal’s saliva
made it hard for her daughter to get back and forth to
also being considered.
River Transit buses to the college.
straight
current arrival and departure
is
If
is
transmitted
body
fluids
mation of the in most cases
Reduce the health
liver that if left
risks associated
with excess weight. Live better
and longer
can be
untreated.
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SPOKE, Nov.
— Page 9
2001
News Students adjust to new roommates
By Janine Toms
This year, a
Imagine, it’s your first evening in your new place and you meet your roommate who’s as uptight about school as you. Then, it’s lights out, but wait you’re both sleeping in the same room. There is a strong lack of privacy
—
in this story.
And
the worst part
is
true.
it’s.
First-year students at
College
who
have to share
Conestoga
sign up for residence
of their
all
accommo-
dations with one lucky roommate.
new
addition to resi-
dence features apartments that each have separate bedrooms in the apartment. First choice of those
rooms was given
to those
the older building
in
who
lived
last
year,
which brought back a number of second-year students.
There are some rules students must follow, such as not keeping their doors open for fire safety. No beer bottles are allowed on the property, and room searches can be done with reasonable suspicion. Visitors must sign in and leave a
First-year student Stephen Poirier of Woodstock decided to live in residence to meet new people.
piece of identification at the front desk. There is a $5 cost for anyone
Poirier’s parents paid
$3,900 for eight months’ room and board including an additional cost for a deep freezer. Before moving in,
There are two stoves downstairs for communal use, four washers and dryers and a lounge that only opened two weeks ago. Much of
Poirier filled out a survey
the construction at the
residence to
from the
compatible
a
fijid
roommate. Each apartment has a kitchenette, a bathroom and one bedroom. The cost of the apartment includes a
with
video
a
cable,
TV
cassette
recorder and Internet access. There is
also a microwave, mini-fiidge
and
who
stays overnight.
new
build-
ing has been disruptive for students.
John Kobylnik, manager
at the
residence for the past five years, said construction has not been
on
schedule. “At the beginning of the year there were some issues,” said
Kobylink.
He assured now on track.
such
set-
housekeeping service that room once a week. However, there is no closet in the
the property because of the hazard
confining space and none of the
it
windows
broken bottles in the parking
a.
comes
backs are
to their
in the apartment open.
Beer
and
within
Escape the attack of a criminal aggressor through the teachings of
Cpnestoga College. Cameron Veitch, a law and security teacher at Conestoga and Jujitsu instructor from the National Protection Agency (NPA), brings a program of modem reorganization of martial arts styles' free of charge to students and member of the
jujitsu at
recreation centre.
a
positive
on
has caused in previous years with lot
which
deposit,
Veitch,
“Jujitsu is a positive life skill,”
said Veitch
various
who
styles
has been studying of Jujitsu for
years. This program’s tive
teach
to
is
a
second term. “Technically we’re not supposed
I
free testing is also available for to earn different belts (levels).
the striking martial arts of Japanese
tion to the subject.
and aikido. He has also borrowed from arts such as
which create a tempomotor disfunction or distrac-
Muay Thai,
Tai Chi, nerve pressure
and police defensive tactics, unique program. The NPA have selected these techniques through their experiences in the field of corrections and exposure to criminal and civil law and legal advice. points,
to create a
aren’t taught the
NPA
teaches physical tech-
Continuum, which a
reasonable
states that only
amount of force
four days a
“Most people aren’t taught the proper use of force.
an ongoing training
to start the class at
recreation centre
Jujitsu class schedule
complete By Michelle Timmerman
Nov. 8 Nov. 15
dents a great opportunity to learn
To t^e
Jujitsu
would $40 or $50 a
is
college’s
Board
meeting held
and
almost com-
of
in the
the
at
according to an update
at the
Governors
Guild room
When
the residence
opened
school year pleted.
it
The
at
to
was 90 per cent comincomplete areas
common
748-3512
this
regular physical '
activity
newly retired
areas
and landscape. Currently the landscape
Healthy eating-
signs.”
11:30 a.m.
-12:30 a.m.
For more information call the recreation centre:
tactics are the
you pursue
project
Residence
included the lobby,
gym. Nerve pressure points
basis of this class. If
1011
*Other dates to be posted
month. Jujitsu seminar classes are held every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the
emphasis on nerve pressure points
The Superbuild Conestoga
students at the beginning of the
' Sheila,
almost
the college, Oct. 22.
giving the stu-
and pohce defensive
Thank goodness
8-8:50 a.m.
any time. “The
is
jujitsu,” said Veitch.
centre’s
Superbuild
plete,
process, and people are encouraged
puts
also
like t6 live in residence next
Conference Centre
Tuesday and Thursday
cost approximately
hard striking
Women’s self-defence
tactics.
classes outside of the school
techniques, but Veitch
open
Veitch
should be used depending on the
“Always use less force than neche added. Some styles of
will be
The class covers nerve pres sure points and police defensive
necessary.” Cameron is
Poirier has not yet decided if he
would
Always use
nature of the threat.
essary,”
week and
to the public for a fee.
less force than
Jujitsu
gizing to students for the delays.
in January, classes will be held
karate, judo, jujitsu,
jujitsu use excessive
knew the warning
Jujitsu classes art,
was always tired, always
thirsty.
year.
you
responsible in order to
local bars.
rary
main objec-
method of self-defence
“I
11
redeemable if all end of the
Student appreciation was the theme of the last barbecue held. It was the residence’s way of apolo-
in the body,
niques that are based on the Force
Cameron
is
furniture is intact at the
to move the furniture around in the room,” said Poirier. Kobylnik said that policy is to prevent damage. Residence organizes barbecues held on the property and bus trip to
successfully avoid violence. Veitch
The
law and security teacher
said
has taken the best techniques from
proper use of force,” said Veitch.
life skill.”
building,
Each student must pay $250
bottles are not allowed
“Most people
“Jujitsu is
the
Kobylink.
Defend yourself with By Vanessa Laye
5,
final
is
phase in finishing the
the resi-
dence, which
is expected to be completed by the end of October. Construction on the addition to the college is well on its way and is scheduled to be completed by early August 2002. The new building, which will be located between the existing main building and the recreation centre, when complete will be approximately 110,000 square feet, with a holding capacity of 1,300 students. The building will also include 39 classrooms, a
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— SPOKE, Nov.
5,
2001
News
A good
time had by all at Fairview Park Mall
Dreams can
come
By Julianna Kerr
A
lively
group of Conestoga
Conestoga College student
.alumni and friends volunteered Saturday to entertain kids
their
true
at
Fairview Park Mall Oct. 27.
company
creates clothing
Parents could leave their kids in the care of early childhood educa-
By Nicole Childs
shopped,
tion students while they
amount of
for a donation in the
Most students dream of seeing name in a logo in clothing stores but never actually do anything about it. However one
their choice.
The almost $635
raised through
their
donations went to the Canadian
Red Cross
relief
fund for those
affected by the Sept.
1 1
attacks in
Conestoga College student persevered and made his dream come
the United States.
The busy mail’s atmosphere was made festive by smiling volunteers wearing Halloween costumes. Although it was noisy and packed, it
was
true.
Ryan
is
the creator of SupaFly gear, a surf,
also a lot of fun!
One of
Stoangi, a first-year gener-
business student at Conestoga,
al
snowboard clothing
skate and company.
little
was the daycare comer where volun-
teers
carved jack-o’-lantems with
almost one year ago and trade-
the kids. Pumpkins were provided by Kim-Glow Pumpkins. Also featured during the day were five performances by the Kitchener troupe Dimensions in Dance. Energetic costume-clad youths of all ages could be seen dancing for most of the afternoon - even when they weren’t on stage. Performer John Wason from the Out of Silence Mime Theatre put on a story-telling show based on music, and made balloon animals
marked SupaFly last February but
the busiest spots
Stoangi registered his
didn’t get the actual product until
March and
Ryan Stoangi, a
includes hats, visors, T-shirts and
general business student,
hooded sweatshirts all bearing the SupaFly name. He hopes to purchase his own factory and manu-
the creator of Supafly gear. (Photo by Nicole Childs)
facture rather than sub-contract
business as
available
He
Conestoga alumnus Bryan Bambrick manned the day care and carved pumpkins most of the afternoon at Fairview Park Mall on Oct. 27 (Photo by Julianna Kerr)
were the driving force behind the
have some fun,” Llanes
event.
money and
Parents,
and
kids
said.
laughed, clapped and danced their
volunteers
way through
industry.”
Ryan
Stoangi,
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of the
Sofndlfnei,
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and
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have
left
the tormalive yearn,
ftieir
liNgglii
family,
to explore tbdir
hometown, or
pmoral identity. Some pNCople make the transition in coming out smoothly, accepting one’s sex»litj^ may feci like a period of finally “coming home/* Mowwer, tor others it is a task filled with pain, self-toathing and lack of support. This may he compltoaled by fedings coritraiy to messages reocivod while growing up, one*s deWtion of “normair or one’s religious upbringing.
nurtures positive feelings
^out
need a supportive environment
their sexual orientation.
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that
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confused about your sexuality, need
.ivailiihle
m ihc community, counselbrs
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and girl’s ready by the second week in November and he has already begun looking for female models. Eventually he hopes to branch out Stoangi came up with the idea simply by making fun of the saying super fly with a few friends one day in his apartment but after changing the “er” in super fly to “a”, he thought
cool
name Even
"1
it
could make a
for a clothing
after
compa-
he had thought of implement it
following year.
wanted
to appeal to the extreme sport industry, wanted to
Student Services can help.
do
something
cool."
said
when asked why he got into the business. "You walk down the street and see someone Stoangi
(Rtftm
with your produet and
it's
pretty
eool."
He
life
is
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he has his clothing ift' Surf shop in Florida, Fathom a surf and skate shop in Collingwood, Ont. and Little Ed’s Bike Emporium. He is cyrrently scheduled to have his line in Tropical North in Banie,' Surf paradise, and West 49 by December. Like all businessmen, he. hopes far
to turn his business into a multi-
million-dollar business but he also
1
or would like to Lnow^ of resources
So
enjoys just seeing his product out
until the
you
T-shirts
hooded sweatshirts thongs. These will be
tops, T-shirts,
the idea he didn’t
to understanding,
accepting, and celebrating one's sexual oriental ion often cannot be traveled aloiie
SupaFly
quarter-length sleeve shirts, tank
ny.
lesbian, bisexual, and^ transgcndcied people
working on getting
into eyewear.
previous
Gay,
is
clothing out, such as girl’s three-
we me a frater
dad one
transgcndcrcd. Typically,
©f the
He
'
a«d ^picaify -
as well
Ron Jon
first-year general business
COllNSEUtorSCO^R;
;pyocess for
kf
wanted to appeal to the extreme sport “I
the afternoon.
him
his stickers for
^%male products.
make right now.
.
is
as implementing the heat transfer
says pants are too expensive toj
Monica
Himmelman and Conestoga alumni
to raise
make
different variations such as
button-up shirts for men.
first-year
much as he can. Two of his friends own a sticker company, FTS Stickers, and they
This would allow him to
line.
Tara Llanes and Cheryl Gonneau
“We’re here
in stores
Right now he is focusing on upper wear, a line of clothes that
make
services officer
it
the majority of his production
for kids of all ages in the crowd.
Alumni
didn’t have
until April.
for his audience.
Even face painting was
company
has a eouple of sales reprelor different
Ontario and one
in
areas
in
Florida but be
mostly runs the business on his
He
deals with friends for
“I just it,”
want
to see
said Stoangi.
He hopes one day large pro
to have a snowboarding team all
sporting his logo.
Right
now
the
SupaFly team consists of Jesse Fox and Chris Wilson, two pro snowboarders, although it also has up and coming riders. Stoangi
is
looking into
also
sponsoring kids in skate boarding
and snowboarding, and other extreme sports. He also has a trailer that he is thinking of turning into a promotional trailer for events such as wake stock, warp tour and other skate and snowboarding competitions throughout the year.
Stoangi uses ing cars that
money from he builds
to
sell-
help
support his business.
When
asked
why
he wants to be
business he said.
"1 want to myself and make something that ean see, something I ean be proud of." in this
sentatives
own.
in the public.
people wearing
work
for
1
He
plans on having a
up Nov
5.
Web
site
SPOKE,
Nov.
5,
2001
— Page 11
Chefs raise $1 ,500 for cancer Recipe for Success dinner held at Waterloo campus by students By Shannon McBride
fastest
sehing books of
grams prepared and served food samples from three recipes in the cookbooks and one of the frozen meal packages. These samples
spoke
at
included a salad, a Moroccan stew,
that with the help
chicken penne and carrot cake. The event was also educational
ship they could publish their
The authors of two of Canada’s all time Conestoga’s Waterloo
campus on Oct.
21.
Greta and Janet Podleski are the authors of Looney Spoons and
Crazy Plates, two best-selling cookbooks and the producers of four complete frozen meal pack-
As part of their presenGreta and Janet Podleski spoke about their humourous strugfor guests. tation,
money
gle to write and publish their own cookbooks. Janet quit her job at Corel and Greta quit hers on Parliament Hill. After a garage sale that sold
at
Janet’s car
ages.
The authors waived
their
$5,000
speaking fee in order to help raise for breast cancer awareness an event called Recipe for Success. It was hosted by Conestoga’s food and beverage management and chef training programs and the Waterloo unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Cookbooks were sold at a discounted rate and $5 from every
cookbook Society.
sale
went
The event
to the
Cancer
raised almost
$1,500.
Aside from supporting a great cause. Recipe for Success was educational for all involved. Students
from the food and beverage management and chef training pro-
and wedding dress, and
nearly her husband,
the
sisters
finally got the idea to call
Dave
Chilton, the author of the Wealthy
Barber. Chilton thought their idea
was so
great that he decided to
sponsor them.
“We
just
thought big
all
the
time,” Greta said.
For 14 months, Greta cooked and cooked until she came up with perfect low-fat recipes. She tested her dishes on cousins and she would always listen for one specific comment. She wanted to hear, “I can’t believe it’s good for me.” Greta
thought she must have spent about
$10,000
by the time
in groceries
she was done.
Chilton convinced the authors
of his sponsor-
own
cookbooks under their own name. That way they could do things their own way and not be overlooked by a huge publishing corporation. The sisters were reluctant, but
some pushing they created Granet Publishing Inc. The name is a combination of their own names, Greta and Janet. after
week, Looney Spoons making it an instant bestseller. It sold 325,000 copies in the first year of print and spent 85 weeks on the bestseller list. Granet’s second cookbook, Crazy Plates, sdld 350,000 copies In
its first
sold 10,000 copies
in the
first year.
Since then, the women have gone on to produce four frozen family
meal kits. Greta and Janet visited 150 grocery stores across Ontario this summer to promote the kits. Four more kits offering smaller portions
are
set
to
grocery
fill
shelves in the next few weeks.
Students from the food and beverage management and chef programs serve food samples they prepared. It was part of Recipe for Success, an event held at Conestoga’s Waterloo
training
campus on
Oct. 21 to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
(Photo by Shannon McBride)
Counsellors can help graduates get a job By Sirah McGoldrick
potential employers.
Employment
One of the hardest tasks after completing college can be getting the job a student prepared so hard for.
Conestoga College has employment counselling and services geared specifically to the graduate.
“We have and
be
down and look
sit
on the job.” Also available are resume-critiquing services where the counsellor will sit down and go over the resume one on one looking for any
Employment
staff
really useful.
better to
It’s
iar
it’s
“We
have a service where we at the resume with them (graduates). We go over different styles and formats based said,
errors or trouble spots.
lots of
resources and
Officer Sara Free
famil-
services
also
and
She
skills.
said students shouldn’t wait
until they graduate to use the service.
“We
have lots of resources and and it’s really useful. It’s betto be familiar with the staff and
staff ter
the services,” she said.
Grads can obtain further
infor-
mation by calling the Jobs Hotline at 519-748-5220 ext. 3562. The
number can
also be used to obtain
information regarding the status of
resumes so the service can
resumes.
ute
to
them
distrib-
in the students’ field.
The
see where the resumes have
been sent or
the services.’’
interviewing
allows students to drop off their
student can then drop in and check
with the staff
Free added the officer will help with developing job search and
call the
Jobs Hotline.
The service
is
charge for the after
available free of first
six
months
graduation and $25 after
that.
Sara Free,
Employment Employment
The
office located in
officer
Services
Room 2B04
trained counsellors to help graduates
find jobs
referral
need when looking
for
a
job.
(Photo by Sarah McGoldrick)
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— SPOKE, Nov.
5,
2001
Vitamin supplements beneficial By Stacey McCarthy
naturopathic medicine says that only if you ate, “a completely
Are those vitamins we shovel our bodies every morning really necessary? And what are these supplements doing to our into
bodies?
According
to
the
Responsible
more than 120 individuals in North
Nutrition Council,
million
America use dietary supplements. These include vitamins, minerand botanical products. While experts agree that a proper diet is always the best way to als
obtain essential nutrients,
always possible
to eat
it
is
not
pleasured
numbers from each food group every day. In some cases a supple-
ment may be necessary. Dr.
Crystal
McLaughlin
of
from using nutritional supplements. Since very few people eat a balanced diet they need additives
efit
organic, pesticide-free diet, had a stress-free
was
and
life
not
to
exposed to pollution of any sort, you wouldn’t need vitamins.” While the greatest amount of nutritional fill can be found in fruits and vegetables, few people get enough of these in a day. However, even if you stock up on fruits and vegetables you’re not guaranteed to get the neces-
from
-
that while there are
is still
not enough informa-
enough
for vegetarians
on their effects. However, medical professionals have agreed upon a few beneficial tion available
’Vitamin
lower the
vitamin or mineral content.
Most people
therefore, can ben-
amounts of
nated
all
only
fruits,
If
small
vegetables and
you don’t consume enough
ommend you
there
is
consuming
are
enough
obvious benefits to some vitamin and mineral supplementation,
to substantially
for
who
dieticians.
They claim
they’ve
essential
have slightly lower opinions of nutritional supplements than
vitamins.
Stress
soci-
eties
for the day. (Photo by Stacey McCarthy)
away,
been stored for too long, or they have been over processed. Any one of these reasons is far
acid
of childbearing age
legumes.
Most professional medical
number of
for a
nutrients
func-
is
tioning properly.
they’ve been shipped
These foods ean be depleted of their
sure their body
More people are turning to nutritional supplements to get their vitamin and mineral intake
sary intake of vitamins.
reasons
make
Folic
women
B-12
recommended
is
who have
elimi-
animal products from
their diets.
Management Workshon
milk and milk products or receive sunlight, doctors also rec-
take vitamin
D
sup-
plements.
Those who are lactose or
allergic
intolerant
dairy
products should take additional calcium and those who are on severe weight-loss diets should take vitamin or mineral supplements. There is a dangerous side to supplements however. Because they are not regulated and moni-' tored, the labeling of some supplements is not always accurate or complete. With hundreds of supplements available and not all of them labeled fully, few people know what they should be taking. Almost every vitamin or mineral supplement is different, and to
most consumers
rely on friends or family for advice on what to take. It is
recommended
that people
interested in alternative medicines
consult with an expert like a naturopathic physician, a certified nutritionist or a licensed
acupunc-
turist.
Since each individual has different needs and varying diets, nutria ent supplementation has to be balanced to the body accordingly.
Each program needs
to
be
indi-
vidualized.Like prescription medications,
supplements taken
in
large quantities or dosages can
also be harmful.
People with diabetes should be careful with herbal supplements that claim to lower
especially glucose.
As
well, individuals with seri-
ous medical conditions should consult a physician before taking
Feeling stressed out about the pressures of college life? Plan to attend this workshop!
'
any
sort of mineral or vitamin supplement.
Those who are considering highdose supplements should also talk with a health care professional to ensure they are receiving safe and appropriate amounts of vitamins
We’ll talk about:
What stress
and minerals.
is,
The symptoms of stress in your life, How you react to stress, The many tools we can use to cope with Learn to recognize when stress is taking you can do to reduce stress in your life.
stress.
its toll
on you, and what
I Not
Wednesday, November 14, 2001 3:30-5:00 p.m.
in
Room 2D 14
are
all
fully
supplements labeled
:
I Vitamin B-12 is recotn-^, mended for vegetarians, /
Supplements can be dangerous if not regulated or monitored. I
No
Sign
Up Is Necessary
•’’People with serious
Workshop
Facilitator:
Judy Bates, Counsellor, Student Services
medical conditions should consult a physician.
.
Safe sex important, students say They share By Daniel Roth
“and you have to give her the cutieface
Safe sex
is
a huge consideration
in today’s society.
Conestoga CoH%e students interviewed agree it is important to protect themselves from disease, or in one person’s case illegitimate ‘children.
But has safety taken the sport out of sex?. As
it
turns out, no,
The students
it
has not.
were
that
inter-
viewed gave interesting answers
to
a series of questions that ranged
from
their
favourite
pick-
up
what
lines to
they like to do
once the deed
is
Chet Greason, a
first-year
broadcasting student,
had the cutest pick-up
“I’ve lost
my
when you
Greason has a unique view on the importance of condoms. “They’re pretty important as you don’t want to have a bunch of
ille-
gitimate kids out there,” he said.
“They come back to haunt you from time-to-time.” When asked what his favourite contraceptive was he responded with
a
rather
unusual,
but
humourous, answer. “I’d have to go with the pill, because condoms can get kind of messy. Besides I like to go free and easy.” After said
all
line.
teddy bear. Can
I
sleep with you?” he said, adding.
“For
my pick-up
you’re beautiful,
line I
let’s
would say
have sex,” he
favourite
one most people probably would-
“Probably
a
McGregor ^
.
His answer for likes to
is
“Sleep or go home,” he said. Jen McGregor, a first-year law and
what he likes to do in one word. “Leave,” he
enjoys glow-in-the-dark accessories.
administration
student,
When
asked what her favourite contraceptive is she responded “glow-in-the-dark condoms.”
none them were
dom.
tions of
Speaking
cheesy lines Andruszkiewicz’s motto sums up his feelings towards safe sex. “No glove no love,” he said.
A
this
There are so many ladybugs now have actually begun to nip
There are so many ladybugs now they have actually begun to nip at people they land on, which is
is
Scott Smith, a second-year woodworking student, sprays Raid to rid his
house
know,
of ladybugs.
(Photo by Nicole Childs)
yellow and orange.
They have black spots on their backs and six legs. The redder the ladybug the older it is. They belong
to
the
beetle
Coccinellidae which means
unusual for ladybugs. Another reason there are so many ladybugs is because they have few natural enemies, which means if we want to get rid of them we have to do. it ourselves. They play dead to protect themselves and the red colour warns predators that they probably aren’t a tasty treat. in three different
said.
mood enhancing And like most of
His favourite accessory
is
a
girl.
the guys interviewed he also leaves
or sleeps after sex.
the facts
sneeze.
Under
all
the flu shot, at
the facts before
countertop.
family “little
Many
of the ladybugs were intro-
duced from Japan, Korea and other Ladybugs are great for controlling crop pests like aphids, scale insects, mites and other soft bodied insects. A ladybug can eat more than 200 Aphids parts of Asia.
that
it
is
getting colder,
ladybugs are looking for a
warm
place to hibernate during the win-
and that is why they are invading homes. Ladybugs are attracted to vertical surfaces and lightter
the winter.
As in,
clever as they are at getting
ways to keep Sealing up points of
there are a few
lot of
out.
commonly
much worse
called the
than a cold.It
a contagious viral infection of
the nose, throat and lungs.
include headaches,
dry cough, body aches and
doors If
fit
screens
snuggly. best
vacuum up live to get rid of them
the
house otherwise
you decide
ladybugs
the
sure
it
is
away from
to
will
more
also help
them
to
move on
quickly.
You won’t have
to live with this
pest for too long because ladybugs will relocate outside in spring to
find their favourite meal.
you the
because the shot condead parts of the vims. Most people experience no flu
tains only
from the shot. few people may experience redness, soreness and swelling around the immunization site. side effects
A
Fewer people may
get a fever or
muscle aches
may
to
that
last
body’s ability to fight off other infections
the
is
lower when you have
flu.
pneumonia because
their
immune
systems are not at their strongest. Bronchitis, kidney and heart failure can also occur.
Vaccination has proven to be the only
way
to
reduce mortality
caused by influenza. Studies show that immunization reduces the seriousness of the flu should you Contract it. rates
The
flu
spreads rapidly from
one
two days. Life-threatening
these side effects with the
especially at risk- for developing
make
appear.
Getting vaccinated won't give
side effects are rare.
numbers. and
reduce
to
Also,
symptoms
Although most people recover fully from the infection, complications can occur because your
Children and the elderly are
help
gious for about a day before their
fever.
entry like cracks in the walls will
they will fly back. Upsetting them
a day.
Now
enter,
through cracks or open windows and find a place to settle down for
them
sphere.”
They often
coloured walls.
virus can survive
Infected people can be conta-
it.
Symptoms
the right conditions the
up to 48 hours on nonporous surfaces like a telephone receiver, computer keyboard, doorknob or kitchen
there are plen-
'
get:
chills,
colours-red,
;
he
person to person by airborne droplets carried in a cough or
fret,
you want
flu, is
that they
Ladybugs come
Hiller
Influenza,
grape and peach crops.
all
people haven’t gotten the shot or won’t get it because they don’t heed it. They don’t get the flu so they say why bother getting a needle punched in their arm. Here’s why.
favourite foods.
also
“Pick-up lines
of
you missed getting your flu week at Conestoga
you
due to the large populasoybean aphids.
is
girl
are for suckers,”
If
is
They have become a nuisance damaging
a
have a favourite pick-up because I find that they are too cheesy to use,” he said.
ty of opportunities in your community.
the
people they land on which,
get
to
“I don’t
line
College, don’t
beetles, if
unusual for ladybugs.
use cheesy lines
either.
If
year and are one of the ladybugs’
at
some
refreshing answers.
least
,
con-
Campbell
shot this past
many people wondermany and why
Soybean 4aphids flourished
said,
his
doesn’t like to
By Lisa
you use their correct name, have increased greatly this year due to
reasons
to
favourite
president of academics, had
there are so
One of
of suit-
man,” he
a Trojan
before getting the flu shot
The increased number of lady-
many circumstances.
“Tm
Know
As I sit here there are five walking around the window and three hanging on the ceiling.
do they bite. Ladybugs or lady
tects himself.
Jody Andruszkiewicz, CSI vice-
do once finished
Campell, a second-year
referring
bugs.
has^ left
“I like to cuddle,” he said.
Elais
tion.
.
Did you ever wonder why this year those little red and orange creatures with the black spots on their backs suddenly seem to be everywhere. The walls and windows are covered and the door is surrounded by these little harmless
why
afterwards.
does use a few pick-up lines
By Nicole Childs
ing
Andruszkiewicz likes to use soft music and lighting to enhance the mood, and said he is not in any rush
able for publica-
porno,” he said.
Ladybugs invade region
bugs
“Obviously abstinence is the best I'll use a condom.” contraceptive, but
broadcasting student, always pro-
but
n’t consider.
up
Chris Moura, a first-year mar-
smokes unwind
said she
McGregor
is
not surprising.
said.
“Glow-in-the-dark dice,” she said. After the evening of safe glow-inthe-dark fun is over, McGregor
she said.
mood-enhanc-
security
mood enhancing accessowas not much different.
“It’s relaxing,”
favourite
ing accessory'
ry
to
contraceptive.
His
from the theme her
to stray
mood
to set the
favourite
Moura feels safe sex is very important and chose the condom as his
Not
to the
said.
what he
is
and done
summed
was quick
keting student,
point with his answers.
ask.”
Greason
done.
Greason
and ideas on how
favourite pick-up lines
Most
You
often
people
confuse flu.
are advised to get a flu
year because the from the virus can change from year to year and an annual vaccination is needed that matches the new strains shot
every
strains
that are circulating.
You should not
get a flu shot if
you are under six months old, have an allergy to eggs or an allergy to Thimerosal, a preservative in contact lens solutions
and
the flu vaccine.
The
best time to get a flu shot is
now,
but getting it anytime throughout the winter season will help you fight the
flu.
1
My
HOROSCOPE
Left Breast
By Daniel Roth
week.
your creative you when making important decisions. Don’t be so
this
Let
nature guide
shows woman’s
Film
.
struggle with cancer
Horoscopes for the week of Nov. 5 to 1
defensive.
November
Luckiest day:
5.
Happy Birthday Scorpio! I
By Mary Simmons
one scene.
in I
They're a part of every woman.
They're
hood and time,
we
Rarely do
them
take
we
how hard
for granted.
just there.
What
your breasts had
to
Left Breast
is
But what one of
your
if
The film won for Best History/Biography Documentary and
Rogers
Director
was a
in
named
Best
Documentary
Program. The Geminis were handed out Oct. 29, honouring the best
Canadian film and television. Aired on Oct. 23 on CBC, My Left Breast is an inspirational documentary that makes viewers think about the impact of breast cancer on the lives of the women in
who
are
diagnosed, as well as
I
realized that
realize
you were
when you
because your body
that focuses
received.
if
smile on your face. Expect the
unexpected on your special day. Let your friends spoil you; they’ll do everything they can to make
you happy on your birthday. Aries:
toxins.
You
feel
(Internet photo)
is
filled
with
overwhelmed. You
are not trying to get better for yourtheir loved ones.
This- film
operation
Rogers’s
self,
was made with the coof Peggy Norman,
life
partner,
who
The the
film also showed that even in worst of times, people can
come
operated
camera for most scenes. There were also times when Rogers filmed herself in bed and in front of a mirror. Although the scenes shot by Norman were poignant, viewers saw a different side of Rogers when she turned the camera on herself. I felt she was more honest during these moments and was more the
If
request for locks of her friends hair,
which she made into a wig. Many people responded and it was a beautiful sight.
My
Left Breast reminded
me
of
how fragile our life can be and how we should hold on to the important
Every getting
negative.
reality.
feel
compelled to You can do
you can. Luckiest day:
November
Taurus: April 20
woman
May
disease.
this
This
anyone.
film
week. You may also be receiving some unexpected money. If you can afford it play the lottery. Luckiest day: November II.
May
Gemini:
thing to
21
-
will
have
-Ji
nature flow into any projects or hobbies.
Luckiest day:
November
Cancer: June 22
-
you find yourself
Luckiest day:
November
There is lots of activity and commotion going on doesn’t involve
left out.
uneventful time to
Luckiest day:
Use
this
Capricorn:
The
August
23
Listen to your intuition
short
wMle. Be prepared
be
to
stressed out later this week.
November
6.
Aquarius: January 20 February 18
You
will
notice
important your friends
are.
ff,
You
consider yourself lucky to have such an amazing group of will
people around you. Luckiest day: November
9.
February-
19
March 20 If you find yourself being bored and mildly depressed try to look on the positive side of life.
Things are going
to get better in
November
is
joiirnalisni student
astrology
a
studied
and other clairvoyant
issues for three years.
Just joking around
VISION PROBLEMS
RECOGNIZE THE
.Sudden loss of vision, one eye or double
piirticuKtrly in
vi.slon
HEADACHES
SIGNS OF STROKE
Sudden,
.severe ;ind
unusual iu'adachc.s
WEAKNESS Sudden
wcaltness, miinhness and/or
(inkling in
liu' laee,
arm or
HEART
leg
AND STROKE TROUBLE SPEAKING
FOUNDATION
Icniporary loss of speech or trouble understanding speech
Seek
DIZZINESS Unsteadine.ss or sudden cspeiially with
fails,
any ofihc al>ovc signs
6.
second-year
who has
H»rM‘
a»«
-
how
»»
Vftthovi
wouiambu
before the
6.
September 22 bjf-prvttueit,
December 22
silence
Daniel Roth Virgo:
6.
storm has settled in. The temporary peace in your life will only last a
awhile. Luckiest day:
rest.
November
be
January 19
Pisces:
it
will
7.
Leo: July 23 -.August.22
around you. If you don’t feel
10.
life
November
Luckiest day:
in
spective.
life.
gradually getting better.
July
company of an older male this week listen to what he is telling you. He will have a humorous way of putting your life into per-
your
Sagittarius: November 22 December 21
notice thing in your
22 the
into
November
Luckiest day:
11.
good
gains,
If you have had any disagreements with anyone they will be resolved and forgotten. You will
an
week to do somecreative. So let your creative
be material
financial
coming
,-
Consider yourself lucky but don’t rub it in other people faces.
June
this
If
it
-
You
that it
Whether or
-
You may find yourself negotiating financial matters this
impulse
21
things are
20
has the potential of
November
Luckiest day:
5.
-
gains
10.
October 23
Scorpio:
21
shows how one coped with I would recommend
should be positive,” she said
you
without the material possessions. You need to save all of the money
friends.
tears.
April
-
November
Luckiest day:
a spree don’t.
things in our lives: our family and
Rogers mentioned more than once that she felt guilty for feeling “I
show love and Rogers put out a
go on
together and
tenderness.
willing to share her fears and shed
some well-deserved
but for those you love.
March 21
Libra: September 23 October 22 You want to progress with your life. If you are not happy with your cun'ent situation don’t be afraid to change it.
19
are in
such a position you feel so horrible
documentary
on one woman's struggle with breast cancer and the removal of her left breast. Filmmaker and subject Gerry Rogers did an amazing job conveying her story and is definitely worthy of the two Geminis she has
made me
twist of fate will put a big
keep you motivated to
life to
live.
be removed? a
It
would be
it
diagnosed with a disease such as this and you didn’t have anyone in
seriously think about
they weren't?
My
her, not herself
the
was those around
really got the sense that she
trying to be strong for
mother-
Most of
sexuality.
them. They're if
with
identified
A
iinmetliale
niedleal allentlon
you have any of these symptoms,
if
Comedian David Acer performed in the sanctuary on Oct. 23. is a veteran of the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
Acer
(Photo by Marcy Cabral)
Don’t
winter stop parties
let
The period between autumn and embarked upon us. Everything outside is brown and dull. But don’t fret, lots of things can be done inside, including throwing a theme party. Do you have friends? If so give them a call. You’ll need them for
know
the
plot
the party.
lines
from
the
Have each of your guests dress up like one of the
winter has
Now,
the
you can host. You don’t even have to be Martha Stewart to pull them off. Here are some fun party ideas that will keep you and your friend
movies,
since
you’ll need to inform your guests
on how to dress appropriately. During the movie, after an interest-
is
in Goldfinger,
ranch where taking over the world,
someone
is
woman named
Pussy Galore
your bar along with the
although
it
would
help.
fun party,
Select a few of your favourite
James Bond movies. One from each decade is recommended.
a main
the pieces of paper in a hat and
the different parts of the meal.
You’re going to need refreshments at your party. Pop is fun, but
you can’t cook find someone who can to do it for you. Your 007 party will surely be a
people cooking desserts and only
you may want
success if
twist to the situation.
An
up.
make
some
to research
it is
The next
you are an avid Bond fan you
For example you don’t want four
one main
Have
planned properly.
party will require
some
culinary expertise.
are going to
appetizers,
If
other drinks for your guests. If
observe the different
dish.
the guests bring their pre-
pared dishes to your
home
ready to
By Tannis Wade accidentally
the controversial show.
contains
tune in one night
of violence, extremely coarse language and nudity. Sorrte adults may be offended by the con-
and have a heart
“I was impressed when I heard Canada was airing it,” said
attack!
Imperioli.
According to Liane Faulder of the
twice
intended for children.
It
scenes
tent.
View
discretion
is
strongly
advised.
Edmonton
Are you going to watch and see what is coming on after a warning like that? I did and now I’m hooked and addicted to CTV’s coverage of The Sopranos, Sunday and Monday nights. In
a
bold and unprecedented
CTV
move,
airing
is
the
show
uncut and uncepsored, after receiving consent from the Canadian
Broadcast
Standards
Council
Journal,
I’m
watching Sopranos
The with
more than two million other viewers in
My
Canada. brother,
States,
him
laughed
at
resides in the
me when
I
told
was watching season one on CTV last fall. He was watching season three on HBO, The I
(CBSC), a self-regulatory body by Canada’s private radio
Sopranos originating network.
and television broadcasters.
Gazette, David Chase, creator and
created
So
CTV
In
recent
a
article
from The
has shown season
writer
for
The Sopranos,
said
one and two of The Sopranos, a
CTV’s
decision to carry the
New York/New
uncut
during
show was
far,
Jersey mob-based
drama. The show focuses on mobboss Tony Soprano, his family, and his problems.
The writing
edgy, foul lan-
is
guage runs rampant, and Tony and his mobsters conduct their business in the
Bada Bing
strip joint.
•There are no bleeps over swearing and no fuzzy boxes over bare-
breasted strippers. I
worry
my
grandmother
may
prime
time
extraordinary.
“I’m gladdened whenever I see anything that resembles free speech or freedom of expression,’’ said Chase. Also, according to an Edmonton Journal article, Michael Imperioli, who plays.. Tony Soprano’s nephew Christopher on the show, said a main network like CBS, ABC or FOX would never carry
made me
David Acer
think
Oct.
27, a Kitchener
•
man
letter to the editor to the
Record, “A great mass of humanity continues to be mired in hope... needing our active conand we carry on giving our minds, time and affections over to vile and vacuous diversions like The Sopranos and Survivor.” Paul Earner, a third-year graphic design student, said The Sopranos is vile and unentertaining.
lessness
cern
...
“It’s
so crass,
I
people watch that
don’t
'
as'it
portion of that time has
kept causing
him problems.
“Because there is so much freedom you have to be self-
know how
disciplined in your
stuff,”
has an interesting plot because
of the conflict,” she said.
Whether The Sopranos is liked not, Hollywood is watching
may need
up
You
an accounting student as
a guest.
The person with the highest average wins a prize. ,
So just because there is nothing to do outside doesn’t mean you have to be bored. Take these suggestions into consideration and you and your friends will have a great time at parties that involve
more than
just loud
music
for small
groups of
lour or five people rather than laiee audiences, “It is a very iuri-
form of cnteitammcnt that can realh blow someone’s mind
tnafe
if
it is
done
in the right setting,”
Playing canls, coins
said Acer.
and olhci small objccLs are used for this fonn of magic.
The
kook}', cni/y-haircd
comic
spent most of the slunv interacting with the audience, which extreinel)
important
in
is
order to
eonncct with the crowd He performed a variet}' of great impressions, a few lowbrow' laughs and
one heck ut a gieal set. People seated closest
to
the
stage got the brunt of his attack.
At one point an audience member ended up with a pair of briefs on his lap after Acer struggled to pull them out of the leg of his pants. Overall Acer emits a real passion for his work. He becomes so
Having no bosses and so much freedom is the best part of the job according to Acer adding one must be self-disciplined in order it.
to succeed.
are not self-disci-
or
and rewarding the show. The show is nominated for 22
David Acer, Comedian
this year.
In an interview before the
show it
at
heart. “I lead three parallel lives actually.”
am
Acer said about
him.self. “I
a stand-up comedian,
1
do
magic shows, and I write for television.” He is nominated for two Gemini Awards for his work on the television show Popular Mechanics for Kids. Close-up magic is all in the hands and uses skillful co-ordination. Acer prefers to perform clo.se-up
“Because there is so much freehave to be self-disciplined in your writing, promoting and working on your craft,” he .said. “You W'on’t excel if you are
dom you
plined.”
Acer spoke of his career and was obvious he is a clown
>•
finished add
is
involved with his- routine it is obvious he loves every minute of
promoting and working on your craft. You won’t excel if you writing,
said she likes the show.
Emmys
A
been spent here at Conestoga College. Acer shared sonic of his crazy antics when he preformed in the Sanetuary on Oct. 23 to the lunchtime crowd. Acer best de.scnbes hts style of comedy as iinprediciabic and spontaneous. Ho proved his statement many limes during the -45aiUHue ishvw. The sweating and red-faced comic made a few good jokes about the microphone stand
he said. However, Julia Poje, a first-year computer programming student, “It
h.l^ beeii peiti'iiii-
1
qnds.
since its premier in 1999. However, it has also received its share of poor reviews.
On
the feast
magic shows
ing as a comcdtan for 12 years, four nuMilhs. iliiec iwo hours, seven nunutcs and *5 set
about Canadians. They seem very low-key.” The show has a cult following and has won countless awards
wrote in a
who
“It
Once
Acer’s comedy is unpredictable
out on limb
not
is
Have
and binge drinking.
eat.
The Sopranos
Warning! This program
be judging each other’s a scorecard and pen ready for each of your guests. You will judge the food on colour, whether it’s eatable, the aftertaste and so on. Feel free to add some of your own categories. Make the total score out of 30 for each dish. will
the scores and take an average.
your friends.
little
CTV goes with
down
the dishes served in the movies for
example would be Bond hitting on a girl and not being able to hook
this
write
ingredient on a piece of paper. Put
want to make main dishes and desserts. The number of people competing in the cook-off will determine how many people cook
While you are taking notice of
Serve each dish individually as
you
food.
Have each one
You
martini.
DVD
ing scene, pause the tape or
time of year.
throw
potluck.
what.
at
types of food he eats. Try to
to
really a glorified
them
him a mint julep.
the drinks
Bond
is
Take note of the different drinks served in the movies and feature
serves
own
James
Chef competition
draw a main ingredient, which you must each use in your dish. Next you will draw the names of your guests to assign who makes
this
and recreate the scene adding your
like
while
at a lovely
entertained throughout this drab
The 007 You don’t even have to
Iron
Gather up a bunch of your friends.
For example
Bond
You’ll need to
The
This party
a martini.
different
movies.
there are several different
types of soirees
from
characters
will notice when he is with a guest he will sometimes go a little wild and indulge with a drink other than
not self-di.sciplined.”
The hardest thing about being a comic who travels around a lot is maintaining and starting relationships.
“When you
are on the road for months out of the year it makes relationships that you arc
six
in difficult,"
he said, adding
if
you aren't in a relationship being on the road makes it hard to start one up. “And remember, there is always the threat of herpes.”
New By
Julie
steakhouse gets thumbs-up
Graham
Sports World complex and golf
specialty is focused on Australia and its food. Although I’ve never been to Australia to know if the food is the same, the atmosphere is a nice change from the often bland Caseys, Kelseys and Swiss
dome
Chalets.
down
Driving
Highway
towards Cambridge notieed
the
8
summer,
of a beside the
right
Kitchener.
The more times 1 drove past site the more I recognized building.
words
I
construction
new building in
this
Finally,
heard
I
made my
that
the
I
saw
other
the
the
Outback’s, but realized this was not going to be a cheap evening
buds
taste
Upon opening the menu, same options as
the
cry out in delight, “It's going to be
out.
an Outback Steakhouse.”
Having eaten in the States,
my I
chance
at a
I
few Outback’s
The Outback’s main theme and
couldn't wait for
to dine there again.
my
got
finally
chance two
speciality
weeks ago and was not disapAccording to our waitress, since the Outback’s grand opening on Aug. 28, the restaurant has been packed full of patrons every night. On Saturday nights the wait can be up to two hours, she said. Luckily, the
Wednesday night my
boyfriend and
went, the restau-
I
was not busy. However we did opt
rant
to sit at a
bar table (smaller table with service)
is
instead
same
of waiting
10
minutes for a booth. The Outback’s main theme and
Australia
and
its
food. Nevertheless,
I
was
there for the
Outback’s famous Bloomin’ Onion, a deep-fried must-have. It’s a huge onion, sliced into fries and coated with a spicy batI
don’t even like onions but will
spicy
my
this
dipping
a pricey start but
Like being in a foreign country, Outback’s menu can be a little hard to decipher, offering up items such as the Walkabout Soup, Kookaburra Wings, Jackeroo Chops and Toowoomba the
Pasta.
However, each item is explained detail and staff are a great help, offering any details on the enticing menu. Since the Bloomin’ Onion did in
indeed ruin ner,
I
my
appetite for din-
decided to have the lighter
Chook-N-Caesar Salad,
a basic caesar salad with a grilled chicken
Although very tasty for the first few bites, it became a little bland after a while. My boyfriend opted for the Prime Rib at a hefty $18.99 for an eight-ounce portion.
appetizer with
sauce
and ruin
The Outback Steakhouse,
located at 100 Sports World Dr., offers an excellent selection of meals in an atmosphere that is better than offered by most bar-and-grill restaurants. (Photo by JuHe Graham)
With the same problem as me, how good it was but soon found the flavor
her take our payment and noticed
dish the Bloomin’ Onion.
other waitresses, sitting at tables with patrons, yapping on while
have!
gone.
the people tried to eat.
he commented on
Our
ter.
wolf down
it’s
breast on top for $8.99.
focused on
pointed.
At $6.99,
well worth the money.
ly
waitress’s
fairly friend-
and talkative but took her
time
We
Regardless slow service,
of our
I would recommend The Outback Steakhouse to any-
waited 10 minutes to have
one, and I have, droning on for hours about their awesome onion
bill.
telling
you
-
However, keep waitress’s
for refills
when we asked
and the
dinner without thinking twice.
was
I’m
cheapest steak
it
in
is
a must-
mind
the
$21.99 and other main items are over $20. You’ll need to save your money is
or save the visit for
one else
when some-
is paying.
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hell.
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five prostitutes
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cut up, almost beyond recognition,
role of New York- detective Icabod Crane in the 1999 fantasy Sleepy
Abberline has to go on are empty grape branches, an old surall
geon, and a completely docile
woman who once had by
a
a husband
disagreeing
must find the source of the murders in time to save the last prostitute. Kelly.
As
usual
movies.
with these types of
From
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falls into pre-
dictability, but still plays
out well
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SPOKE,
Nov.
5,
2001
— Page 17
X-rated hypnotist to perform at Stages
A
By Tannis Wade
survival
You’re getting sleepy, so sleepy you can’t keep your eyes open any
These words are usually the last thing that one remembers before going under the hypnotist’s longer.
spell. If this sort
of thing appeals to
you, you’re in luck. Tony Lee, a professional hypnotist,
is
perform-
ing at Stages nightclub on Nov. 7.
Jon Olihski, Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) president, said Lee usually this
performs right on campus but year he is filming the event in
“There are not many hypnotism shows and I’ve heard that Lee is the best in the business. It is also something dilferent for students to do instead of going to the bar,” Olinski
advance because the show is He added Lee recently performed at the University of Waterloo to a near sellout crowd. “We were lucky that we even got
said.
a date with Lee,” he said.
Another interesting and unique aspect of Lee’s performances
is
The show has lots of sexual content and can get very racy. Olinski said people under they are X-rated.
hypnosis could be made to do things such as humping a chair. “It is not the kind of hypnotism you would' use as therapy, it is more for
hopes of starting a T'V show in the new year. Since the college does
fun,” said Olinski.
not house
in the CSI office in the Sanctuary. Advance prices are $6 per ticket but
all
of the technical
requirements for a good quality
show is being held downtown Kitchener.
taping the Stages,
at
Tickets are available for purchase
can be purchased
door for $8. Olinski recommends buying tickets at the
in
This makes
extremely popular.
dents to get there and arrive safely. Olinski said having the event
popular entertainment for a
“He
is
lot
of
colleges and universities and
was
almost booked solid for the entire semester.”
The CSI organized the event about three months ago but was still
in coiTtract negotiation until the
it
easier for
some
downtown would make
it
stu-
more
convenient for students to attend. “For some people it will be a lot
them to get downtown than to get to the college,” he said. easier for
Grand River Transit runs buses more frequently and later to the downtown core than to the college. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show is
scheduled to
start at
10 p.m. Lee
real
story By Kathleen Deschamps Survivor in Africa
is still
continu-
ing to dominate the ratings. People
may
call
not.
The 16 people who
it
reality television, but
it
is
are taking
part in the adventure are never in
last
week of October. Final decisions had to be made regarding
will
perform for two hours. “That is a good length of show for an enter-
real danger. In the year
event location and equipment need-
tainer,” Olinski said.
Andes Mountains, and 16 managed to escape alive. The situation was
ed to make the show a success. Like many of the campus activi-
— ties
Afterwards the venue will once again become a nightclub and guests can stay and enjoy the atmosphere. “You can
organized by the CSI, there will be bus transportation to Stages
make a
leaving from the student residence.
want
really full night of
to,” said Olinski.
it if
you
1 972, groups of people were in danger atop the
not scripted, and the people were
The book Alive was
real-life heroes.
written about their tribulation, and
who
gives hope to those
cannot
endure
The book has some the
TV
popular
feel they
struggles.
life’s
similarities to
Survivor.
series
People were essentially dropped into the middle of nowhere and forced to survive the elements. Unlike the show though, the players
were not voted off. Human lives were lost in the real life tragedy and only the strong and determined
managed
On
to escape with their lives.
their
way
in
Chile,
game plane
their
into
fell
rugby
to play a
chartered
the
Andes
Mountains, which is on the border of Argentina. Search rescues could
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passengers on the plane, and after the crash 37 were still alive. The groups of survivors were only left with little bits of chocolate and several bottles of wine. After the food was eaten they were forced to
do the unthinkable. The survivors began to eat the dead so that they would have a chance to escape. After living for more than two months on the mountains, two of the passengers, Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa, climbed over some of the tallest mountains in the world in hopes of reaching civilization. Finally, after
72 days on
the mountain, they did and the 16 left were rescued. The seemed unbelievable, and
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it
myself
it
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reminding
kept
was
real.
The author of the book, Piers Paul Read does a remarkable job of describing each survivors feelings
and actions. At some points, you actually feel as if you are up there on the mountain, making life and death decisions. After reading the
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Page 18
— SPOKE, Nov.
5,
2001
Sports
Regular season boring It’s
Major League Baseball has eome
way
eially the
in
over 100 years, espe-
World
game into
but rather
what
is
recent years
has
sional baseball for the rest of their
watching as heavy hitters Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa slammed the ball over the fence. Regular season play has usually been somewhat of a drag to watch
life.
The World
it
gradually formed
seen today. The newly
made game was not as interesting as it is now. Baek then home runs were scarce because pitching was the strongpoint, not offence.
With famous pitchers
like
Cy
Young and Walter Johnson in the early 1900s, it is no wonder home runs were rarely seen. Also, the
has been hitting that
the nine players involved as they
were banned from playing profes-
Series.
did not start out as an invented
It
game
the World Series everyone eagerly awaits
By Mike Sperling
a long
He’s got
Series did not evolve
1903 where one team from the National League and one team until
from the newly formed American League would play each other for the championship title. Baseball got more exciting offensively when well-known sluggers like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehilg and Joe DiMaggio stepped up to the plate.
it
become
a
especially since the strike
fans’
Most Canadians can remember when the Toronto Blue Jays won World Series back-to-back. A run to win the World Series almost a dream come true, just
home
ball forever.
game more. And after the Second World War travel was made easier for the players
ask Joe Carter.
because of jets. Each year one aspect or another
a game-winning
is
pitching, others
Some it
years
is hitting.
it
In
the
year.
the
highlights baseball.
kill
World Series however has proven to be the games to watch every
During the two World Wars Canada and the U.S. as night games influenced
The scandal was a well-organized Sox to throw the World Series in order to make more money from gamblers. The plan worked for the first little while but blew up in the faces of
to
support of the sport. The
baseball swept across
plan by the Chicago White
1994 players
which seemed
Black Sox scandal in 1919 changed the perspective of base-
the
worth
spectacle
is
It is
make
the hits and the pitching that the
game
intriguing.
home
Whether
run or a
spectacular catch, both are special ingredients that
make
the
World
Series so interesting.
.Aaron Leppington. a Conestoga College student, bumps the ball after a serve during an intramural volieybatl game Oct.
Wednesday from 6:30
24. Volleyball runs every
to 9:30 p.m,
(Photo by Vanessa Lays)
Hockey team on losing end of stick By Vanessa Laye
only getting four penalties compared to Cambrian’s 12, but
Conestoga’s hockey team came up short against Cambrian College
Rickwood said last year’s team would accumulate approximately
losing 6-4 in their in
first
game
league
Sudbury, Oct. 27.
Starting off in
Condor rookie Brent McDermid
game
played a high calibre
said
Greg Rickwood, coach of the Condors.
He
got four points (three
McDermid
goals and one assist).
was a former junior B player
for
the Waterloo Siskins, but decided
Conestoga
to play for
year
at the
three goals I
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6-2.
went in to finish off the game. Hopkins played a solid outing (no goals .scored) od, but
in the third peri-
was pulled with a minute
and a half
the
left in
the
man
the
Condors
game
to gain
advantage. Hopkins was starting goalie in the
second half of
year's season.
last
The Condors
didn't score in the
third
period but
Rickwood
said
they
definitely
dominated
the
of shots on net. Cambrian had a
play.
of 37 shots and Conestoga was right behind them with 3.3. With the competitiveness of the
positive
college hockey league,
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Lafortune took a break in the third period and Andy Hopkins
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half with a score
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sure in the second half and scored
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With five returning players, the team is mostly made up of rookies.
team
goals in the
college level. “Getting
said
talented
was rookie
of 3-1. Cambrian put on the pres-
start to the season.
“We
net
Jason Lafortune, one of Conestoga’s three goalies. With Sudbury being his hometown, he had an advantage of knowing the ice and some of his opponents. The Condors were down by two
in his last
believes the team
Play
15 a game.
that a
is
it
rare
team would win a game by
(
live or six goals.
"There
amount
be close games, a
w'ill
up Rickwood. toss
for
of
the
win."
said
the
least
"Usually, penalties
game." The Condors
wins lost
the
despite
He
said the overnight trip
experience.
was a “The
overnight stay
and bus ride to Sudbury made the players closer as a team." he said, adding it gave them a chance to get to know one another better. “It was team unity." he said.
Conestoga's next against Seneca
home game
on Nov.
recreation centre
at
is
15 at the
7:30 p.m.
'
SPOKE,
Lack
may
Fans of the Montreal Expos finally
have seen
their
Major
last
League Baseball game in Montreal. Rumours have been rampant for the past
few years
that
Montreal would
be losing their team due to poor attendance.
According
to the
Windsor
Star,
a
“highly placed baseball executive”
Major League baseball would announce after the World stated
fans. The Expos barely drew over 600,000 fans in the entire 2001 season. Because of poor fan support over the years the Expos have had to trade their best players once they
baseball
that
became too expensive.
Star players
such as Pedro. Martinez, Randy Johnson and Larry Walker all played for Montreal at one point or another but their most successful seasons have
come
Many
of the great players that
have jettisoned out of Montreal give credit to Alou for helping to shape
Because
poor fan support over the years the Expos
have had
of
to trade
their best players
once they became
Series that the Montreal Expos, as
such as Boston, Seattle and Colorado. One of the worst blows to the
well as the Florida Marlins, would be
Expos franchise came during the
their careers.
dismantled before the 2002 season.
2001 season when highly thought of manager Felipe Alou was fired.
Alou cannot be blamed for the Expos struggles. For the past five or
It
comes
as
no surprise
to
most
in places
too expensive.
six years - and especially this year he has been putting a team on the field that
current
Jeffrey Loria
did spend a
By Marc Hulet
opened a
camp and
lot
As
a Canadian
I
am
appalled that
we
MJ and Vince
are two different piayers points,
So who
n
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NBA playIonian m \mic
the better
Midi.ieJ
of eyes in training
has secured a spot on the
It
is a quostion being debated cannot be cUiNweieii
Ivi n ».allcd the nexi Jordan I
to a
new six-year contract the Raptors can look forward to him concentrating entirely
on scoring points.
acquired Hakeem Olajuwon could very well have a
Newly
on Carter - in both the score sheet and as a mentor. As a future Hall of Famer, Olajuwon should bring a lot of wisdom and experience to Carter and. the other Raptors - even if his 38year-old body doesn’t hold up for the entire 82-game schedule. positive affect
The Raptors
shelled out big dol-
lars to retain these guys.
Antonio Davis — with one foot in Orlando when last season ended — was convinced to stay in Toronto by the large paycheck offered. And it didn’t hurt that Orlando lacked the funds to meet his demands. Either way, Davis brings experience and skill to the forward position for the Raptors.
Alvin Williams had a solid playoff last season and he was rewarded with a long-term deal in the off-
the greatest basketball coaches of all
time
in
Lenny Wilkens. Behind the bench the Raptors have one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time in Lenny
could very well have
He is a solid guard who averaged 9.8 points and 5.0 assists a
experience and more than 1,200 wins to every Raptors game.
a positive
game during
For the first time in Toronto Wilkens has a team with the skills needed to translate his knowledge and experience into winning ball games. It won’t be easy for the Raptors this season. They will need to stay at the top of their game and they will need to stay healthy. If all goes well for Toronto they should be poised for a strong ilm at the championship title.
(Vince) Carter
...
as a mentor.
year’s regular
season.
Jerome Williams also signed a hefty long-term contract in the off-
season.
With Carter entering the upper echelons of basketball players he will need someone to keep him grounded.
Fans should also be elated to see Antonio Davis, Alvin Williams and
Jerome Williams returning.
He bench
will
work mostly
spelling
Alvin
off the
Williams
unless injuries pop up.
He also brings a lot asm to the court day
of enthusiin
and day
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Arroyo
out.
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and Cartel 's ability to play better with each game, who knows what die soa.soii will bung or where it lead.
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Behind the bench the Raptors have one of
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leadership.
With Vince Carter signed
We
As Canadians and sports fans it is up to us to support our remaining Canadian professional sports teams and see to it that our national pride and identity aren’t lost.
one respect it’s good that the Expos may be leaving. I’m tired of watching them flounder each year.
mates and create a perfect counterbalance with Olaju won’s veteran
team.
the
is
thing we, as a country, need.
viduality to the United States.
playoff-bound
a solid,
last
are losing our identity and our indi-
team, albeit on the bench. His youthful enthusiasm should rub off on some of his older team-
for
disap-
under-achieving players such as Hideki Irabu and Graeme Lloyd.
For the first time since the Toronto Raptors inception into the NBA, fans have a chance to root
it is.
am
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but brought in only over-priced and
By Mike Sperling
team
the other hand,
franchise in Vancouver this
In
to root for solid
fault
NHL
money
extra
little
whose
Quebec and Winnipeg and an NfeA
bring respectability back to Montreal.
He
and dismal,
pathetic
pointed that Canada is losing yet another professional sports team. After losing franchises in
bought the Montreal Expos he promised to spend more money to help
Off-season signings give Raptors skills to win title Fans have chance
On
at the highest level
owner
so
is
regardless of
of baseball in the world.
When
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2001
are putting a product on the field that
should be playing in the
minor leagues, not
5,
Expos
of fan support ruins
By Marc Hulet
Nov.
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— SPOKE, Nov.
5,
2001
News
Networking important By Jody Andruszkiewicz
ondary students are
in the heart
of
Conference fees are paid for
Contrary to popular belief, going to a
conference
isn’t
all
fun and
games.
On
fees
so
student
leaders must be judicious in
second Canadian Academic Roundtable Oct.
25-28,
the
(CART) conference was Representing
student
unions
in
post-secondary educa-
tion.
Topics ranged from classroom
talk’’
would be
discouraged. Surprisingly, ing this
down
it’s
down over
In
some
instances, student lead-
from large
institutions
with
million-dollar budgets can afford to
go
to
However
many
conferences.
this is the exception, not
the norm.
Many
student leaders
who go
to
conferences go to find answers to the questions they cannot answer
on
their
own.
Sessions ran from 9:30 a.m. to
working with administration. On occasion discussions got heated, but at any conference like
4:30 pm., after which some down time was needed. It was stressful
of post-sec-
schools or yelling and screaming at
hearing about horror stories at other
dur-
time a great deal of
ets.
evaluations and online learning to
this the best interests
“shop
during
work gets done. Delegates
ers
from across Canada, delegates descended upon one of the most beautiful cities in Canada to learn, discuss and debate academic
how
leisure time
that
they spend their conference budg-
held in
Halifax.
issues
through student
each other for hours on end.
One would assume
every delegate.
sit
a dinner or a beverage and discuss the events of the day in a private and quiet setting. Ideas that might not have come out during sessions surface because delegates have time to think about what they’ve heard through the
day. It’s
usually over a cold beer that
lasting
friendships
student leaders
for
are
forged,
though some might disagree with student leaders “partying” while students are paying for them to work.
However, student leaders cannot discuss academic policies for 12
Come check us
hours a day. Student leaders arc first and foremost students. They like
still
to
do normal student means seeing the
every problem,
activities. If that
city during to a bar to
simply
down time or going out have a casual beverage,
student leaders agree that sions are not missed
able to enjoy
some
it
ses-
if
tions
But delegates don’t come home empty-handed. Student leaders write reports about what they
tation
and perhaps the a conference
the
is
is
Everyone
how
to
students
improve condion campus is
Making
fee.
also important.
is
learn as much as you can your students or there will
Those students who go
to confer-
ences go knowing they have a mission to accomplish. They return
knowledge and has been
the
cases that
case.
be hell to pay.
Additionally,
largest benefit to
networking
-
to help
student leader at a conference can
become informed.
many
Conferences are often considered To a degree that is true. But with that perk comes a high expec-
who
be talked about so anyone
in
the
unions
the solutions to
worth the conference
perks.
interested in the activities of a
for
contacts
learned during their time at the conference. Sessions are expected is
not
leader and
private time.
to
student all
learns from everyone. The knowledge brought back from a conference on how to succeed as a student
accept-
is
some
While
believe they have
armed with the knowledge
that
done.
to help
their students.
Boarding a plane wasn’t so bad
out
By Jody Andruszkiewicz John Denver said it best. “All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go. I’m standing here outside your door. I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.” On Oct. 25 I boarded a plane to Halifax for a national conference on academics. I have to say it
online!
was a rather intimidating task too. Based on the events of Sept. 11,1 admit that I was really hesitant about getting on a plane again. I flew to Calgary in June. I had no problems getting on that plane. Security at Pearson wasn’t particularly fan-
When I flew out of Calgaiy, it was a pretty laid back process of getting onto my plane to come home. On Oct. 25^ things were rather different, yet disturbingly similar. I’d heard horror stories about peo-
^^tastic. 4;
ple flying in the post-Sept.
1 1
mine was searched
on a
six times
An
associate of
flight
from Dublin
era.
to Toronto. I was told that airport officials were asking people on domestic flights to arrive three hours before their scheduled departure time due to extra security proce-
dures.
When
got to the ticket desk, they asked
I
same questions about packing they always
me
ask.
the
Here
I was, expecting my Joe Boxers to be exposed to the world, and the only thing they did differently at the desk was, ask for photo identification.
Once was asked for. My carry-on luggage was scanned. My camera, which is considered an electronic device and which should have been Security gets different at the metal detector.
again, photo identification
scanned, wasn’t.
When
SPOKE
I
boarde^ the plane, they checked my photo and then once more before I
identification at the desk
is
now
got to
online at
seat.
was over when wrong. Getting off the plane, I had my identification checked again. You’d think they knew who I was by this time. Fast forward to my Oct. 28 departure day. I was expecting Pearson all over again. In the realm of airI
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my
figured the identification checking
I
landed in Halifax.
Man was I
I wouldn’t make a lot of money. desk was the same as Pearson. And
plane prognostication
The scene
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at the
once again
my
this point
was
know who 1
I I
photo identification was checked. At thinking, man, everyone is going to am by the time I leave.
and behold my photo idenwas beginning to sense a tiend.
airived at security and lo
tification
was checked.
1
But wait, my prognostication skills once again let me down. I went through the metal detector and no identifi1 was going to get to the plane hassle free. This time airport security checked my cam-
cation check.
Not
likely.
era.
When
tification
With
it was time to boaid the plane, no photo idenwas asked for. Leaving the plane, same thing.
all
the security differences going on,
I
don’t
know what to expect the next time I fly. But hey, who knows, maybe they figured out who I am and were being nice to me.