34th Year
5
Network 2002 fosters relationships
What’s
A
By Laurie Vandenhoff
Inside
large portion of the evening
was focused on Industry
for their futures.
On
22, however, students
Jan.
show
what
off to the industry
6
reps
and
took the time to ask stu-
make comwork they had
questions and
Network 2002, held in the blue room of Conestoga College’s Doon
done. this year’s
kind of training
is
going on
at the
McCabe, a facul-
member and master of
cere-
know his company community and what it
students
in the
And
students
Many
learn.
left
employers.
seriously
is
lacking
skilled
workers.
The
Ontario
Construction
Secretariat revealed that in 2001,
lets
of information about future
But students weren’t the only ones hoping to gain something from the experience. “Employers are looking for sum-
here on the floor.”
networking of students and indus-
earned them a $250 prize, split among the five group members. Students were given the requirements of the project at the beginning of last semester and spent hours completing it, sometimes
good
night’s rest to
be
of lasting relationships. This was the fourth time the col-
sacrificing a
lege
played host to the event which ran from 4-9 p.m. and fea-
Several first- and second-year students were also invited to dis-
tured door prizes and free refresh-
play their projects for reps to see. Following the competition, stu-
at school.
to
the event with
industries, the construction indus-
for students willing to master the
retirement
were eager
handfuls of brochures and book-
complex
multi-level
is
monies for the evening. Like many other technology
Their design and completion of a
the program, said simply, “it’s a
is
about.
mer work and
Brian
Vanerlaan.
ments.
let
industry reps see what
lets
“It
60 per cent of construction workers were 35 years of age or older, meaning tremendous opportunities
and
Farias
Patricia
number
said the event helps the industry
choices.
try
competition were Kate Alden, Ryan Douangkhan, Antonioli, Lu
The winners of
employment possibilities. Gordon Lipke, co-ordinator of
projects, the night lead to a
about possible career
questions
Program
ty
ments about the
With more than 300 participants, representatives from 21 industry sectors and a handful of student
Jim McMyler, sales manager and rep for the On-site Group,
college,” said Jim
they can accomplish.
try.”
with the companies and ask them
dents took the opportunity to meet
ism.
dents
campus, gave students the opportunity to meet with industry representatives and learn more about
Students encouraged to clean up garbage.
competition
Advisory Committee members were asked to judge the projects based on the level of professional-
Many
broke free from their classrooms to
the
involving the third-year students.
Often architecture/construction technology students are busy creating designs, constructing models and honing skills engineering
PAGE
— No.
skills
needed
to
work
in
these
future grads,” said
Lipke. “Interviews
may
actually be
done
Another important element of the
was
from Arden
careers.
night
Events like Network 2002 help send this message to students. “I see a lot of support for networking,” said McCabe. “Network 2002 is an excellent opportunity for dialogue between the industry and students.” A lot of them used the time to look for jobs and summer co-op
Mertz, program co-founder. Mertz was invited to help judge the student competition. While the event was open to high school students, many did not take the opportunity to attend. Lipke said he would like to see them show up because it helps
placements.
reputation.
boost the
a
visit
program’s profile and
Polar plunge event controlled by weather Men a rare sight in ECE program. PAGE
By Kirsten
ness of the
Fifield
7
Although
it
may be
called a polar
wave of warm make Conestoga
plunge, the recent
may
weather
College’s annual
more In
like a
ice
fundraiser feel
cold shower.
low water
fact,
thin
may
levels
prevent
and
students
from even entering the pond on Feb. 7, to
dents raise
mark
the 21st time stu-
have braved the cold
money
for
the
to
Heart and
I
gets lots of laughs. PAGE 10
the
courage needed to leap into the normally icy, and rather murky, water on the back campus, partici-
may only be
required to take
an inflatable pool.
a dip in
Comic Rick Bronson
summoning
of
Instead
pants t/
“We're aiming for the pond." said Jaime Taylor, vice-president of communications for Conestoga Students Inc. "Hopefully the weather will permit this.” Taylor said the CSI is monitor-
COMMENTARY curriculum hurts students
PAoE
I
*4
sometime
this
ing
the
conditions of the pond
daily and will
with
the
make
help
“We need
a fair
amount of
ice to
carry the weight of participants,”
Milner said. He added that currently the ice is very thin, but he is hoping for
some cold weather in order make the event a success.
to
Taylor said students wanting to take part must sign waiver forms
remove any liability from the CSI or the college in case an injury that
occurs.
Stroke Foundation.
New
ice,
week.
of
a decision,
physical
resources, as to whether
it
is
a
safe location to hold the event.
“The students should be
in
good
physical condition, without heart
problems, and cannot be under the influence of any substance." she said.
Taylor added that students must sign a form stating they
also
spoke to their doctor and received permission to participate. Students from the firefighter, paramedic and LASA programs have been asked
to
help supervise
the event, she said.
arise,
emergency situation did these would be the best stu-
dents
in
"If an
it.”
the school to deal with
said Taylor. “It will also be
ical resources, said
good experience for them." The polar plunge will begin
determination, based on the thick-
noon.
Barry Milner, manager of physhe will make a
Condor Sarah Sauer gets the ball away from a St. Lawrence College forward during the championship game at the Invitational Indoor Soccer Tournament in Kingston on Jan. 26. Conestoga brought to St.
at
home
the silver after losing 3-1
Lawrence. (Photo by Vanessa Laye)
— SPOKE, Feb.
Page 2
4,
2002
good
Real-life scenario By Kirsten
Fifield
panic
shouldn’t
Students
practice
on
Thursday when they see emergency vehicles at the college and fully
uniformed police officers, paramedics and firefighters rushing around.
According
Don
to
Douglas, co-
ordinator of the LAS' A program, all
is
it
just part of a consolidation
exercise that
is
designed
to
be as
real as possible.
"The expectation
is
that students
will bring together all the theoretical
knowledge they have learned
to
solve a problem,” he said.
The accident scenario was
origi-
supposed to take place on Jan. 31, but a snowstorm that day forced it to be postponed. Douglas nally
and firefighters were so bogged down handling said police officers
real-life accidents that they n’t
make
it
could-
to the college for the
exercise.
Douglas, along with part-time Cameron Veitch and
instructors
Gibson Mcllwrath,
started design-
ing the third annual scenario last
August.
This year, two identical indusaccidents will be held to
trial
allow more students to participate in roles that would typically
respond to an accident of
this
Aside
for an and third-year carpentry apprenticeship students built 12 wall sections and two doors for the set that will be used Andrew James, April Kerper, 7. Those who helped out included (left to right) Mark Buller, Trevor Penninga, (Photo by Lisa Hiller) Joe Vandegerel Tom Cunningham and Jeff Gole.
Some
type.
from
the
emergency
response teams, students will also act as college security. Ministry of
Labour investigators, journalists and television broadcasters. Students are not given any information prior to the exercise and will have to quickly make
first-
accident scenario on Feb.
decisions based on the accident scene.
About 100 students to
are expected
work with members of
the
Waterloo regional police. Ministry
Kitchener and departments to
and
Labour Cambridge of
fire
ensure proper procedures are
fol-
lowed.
which
scenario,
the
After
is
for the
By
Incorporated
nominate
is
bers,
kept busy dealing
who come
with students
a distinguished teacher?
when
mem-
to
president
especially
Olinski,
they
fail
Jon
a class or are
discontinued from a program.
who
demonstrate
commitment to students and to their programs and whose teaching skills are above average. They also demonstrate leadership in
exceptional
and in related professions or in the community.
their schools and/or the college
work with
their
For more information or nominations forms, contact one of the following committee members: Greg Bums (2000 Winner) Recreation & Leisure Services Diane Krafl-MacDonald - Business Paul Latour (2001 Winner) - Academic Support John McIntosh - Acad. Support & Prep. Studies Taylor - Health Science & Community Services Mike Thumeli - Applied Arts Greg White - Trades & Apprenticeship Rudy Hofcr - Engineering Technology
Titia
Edie Torbay, Chair of QA
& Professional Development
Nominations open on January 1 5, 2002 Nominations close on March 15, 2002
fill
witnesses
interview
out
and
downtown
Kitchener.
ext.
ext. ext.
3613 3283 3280
ext.3682 ext. ext.
ext. ext.
ext.
3392 3223 3269 3271 3381
Olinski said students the
CSI
know where else to go. “Some students go to trar’s office
some just
come
into
because they don’t
office
who have
“We have no problem going
Lisa Hiller
At the beginning of each winter Students Conestoga semester,
Distinguished teachers are those
in
forms,
Provides info to those
AUBREY HAGAR DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD
like to
prepare the information that will be
about 90 minutes,
last
students will continue to
CSI a student resource
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Would you
investigate the accident in order to
needed for both provincial offences and civil trials. Trial scenarios will be held in March and April at the courthouses
expected to
with the student to talk to the teacher or the dean,” Olinski said. If there is a
personal reason for
having
student
the
trouble,
Olinski said he sends students to
Student Services to get advice
from professionals.
“We have no problem going with the student to talk to the
teacher
the regis-
or Student Services and
or the dean.”
give up,” he said.
Jon Olinski,
Although everything students need to know in order to respond to
CSI president Before the
of this school
lege
look
to
failed this
at
procedure.
They made recommendations
that
passed.
There
is
now
a fairer process for
said. There is one student, one faculty and one academic, manager present at the meetings, and there are strict timelines attached for each party
students,
Olinski
to present a case.
Because he believes
it
is
harsh
to discontinue a student for failing
a core course (a course needed
to
continue in a given program) in the first semester of a program, Olinski has
asked college man-
agement to review the idea of academic probation. Having academic probation would mean that instead of being
any situation is in the college procedure’s guide they receive at the
year, Olinski didn’t think students
beginning of the school year, stu-
were getting a
dents don’t realize
procedures.
discontinued for failing a core
they’ve
According to Olinski, students kicked out had the option of writ-
course or any course, the student should be given a second chance
been discontinued
ing a letter to the registrar and,
and be able
program. Olinski said he
upon acceptance, a hearing would follow to discuss whether the student had grounds to appeal the
“Basically the co-ordinator and the student would sit down and
The CSI
is
this,
Olinski said.
there to help students
through the procedure failed a course or
from helps
their
students
if
follow the proce-
dure’s guide.
Under
the
new
guidelines
for
September 2001, students who fail a class or are discontinued from the program should first talk to the teacher, and the dean of the program, and then file an appeal to the registrar.
start
fair
shake with the
Before September, only admin-
and academics woyld
hear a student’s case. “It
appeared
to
be lopsided,”
Olinski said.
Last year the
talk,” Olinski said.
The student
discontinuance. istrators
to finish the year.
CSI asked
the col-
failed,
but
it
is
believed they can finish the program. However, they must meet certain standards in the second semester. “It’s a heck of a lot better than^ being kicked out,” Olinski said.
SPOKE,
Feb. 4, 2002
— Page 3
i
Eating Disorder
Awareness Week
By Michelle Goring
two eating disorders
know about
people
any stage
at
They manifest people
affect
in
ways. But they in
in
their
lives.
many forms and many different
in
have one thing
all
common. All eating disorders have recog-
symptoms
nizable in
that if noticed
why
lime can be treated. That’s
during National Eating Disorder
Awareness Week, from Feb. 3
-
9,
Student Services will have a display inside
Door
laxatives, diet pills and/or laxa-
3 addressing eat-
it
will
and fasting or excessive
tives)
ing disorder issues.
"Hopefully
are anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa. People suffering from anorexia experience drastic weight loss usually below a healthy level and have an intense fear of gaining weight that may be accompanied by intense exercising. Bulimia, on the other hand, involves uncontrolled secretive binge eating, purging of food (e.g. self-induced vomiting, abuse of
Eating disorders can affect any-
one
most
that
exercise.
make
cupation with food will go as far as
day around their meals and what they plan to eat.
to plan their entire
The Student Services booth
will
who believe a may have an eat-
also benefit people friend or relative
ing disorder by helping to recognize the
symptoms and knowing
where
go for help.
to
In order to help
someone with
disorder, the person
a
question
in
must be encouraged to seek help. is important to be supportive and educate yourself about the disorder from a professional, a It
library or a bookstore.
According
students
here
is
to Kraler,
most peo-
Do
nag the person about
not
more aware of National Eating Disorder Week,” said Tracey
ple believe that anorexia nervosa
and bulimia nervosa are the only
them control
Watson, a Student Services intern who is working on her master’s degree in social work. Watson, who is in charge of the awareness week at Conestoga, said that although Student Services had run workshops during previous weeks, this year they decided on an information booth. “We have learned that depending on where the person is at in terms of having an eating disorder, they may feel more comfortable picking up the information and reading it on their own,” said
existing eating disorders. In fact,
yourself. This could backfire and
any
actually worsen the condition.
counsellor Barb Kraler.
The booth
and video resources for students and counsellors will be available
ing
of the Ontario
site
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities said finding a job can
But students usually have more skills and experience be
difficult.
The is
site said the
one you
bly
best kind of job
really like.
It
is
incredi-
important to recognize your when you're
strengths and abilities
appoint-
ment if necessary, or just to talk and get information. “There are more people who
have eating disorders than people who seek help for it,” Kraler said. According to the Waterloo Region Health Department, the
start their
own
businesses.
gram,
provides
example,
for
pro-
hands-on business training to help youths start up summer businessStudents must be returning to
es.
and be between the ages of 15 and 29. To be eligible, students need a viable full-time studies in the fall
idea for a business,
a
business
and a few letters of recommendation from past employers or
upcoming
On
(SWAK)
event.
be
students
priorities is fostering entrepre-
and
skills in
inside
Doors 3 and 4 between
Alumni
added bonus for students and staff at Conestoga who participate in
SWAK
day.
young
bonus
decided to
let
the
association
everyone
who
pur-
into a
box and we
will
pair of tickets,” said
draw
for a
Himmelman. home game at
18 to 34 listed entrepreneurship as
that
may
be
required
to
most desirable profession.
The Ontario government has designed a new program to make this goal a little easier. The Young Strategy
aims
to
achieve their goals. The program also helps locate specitic jobs stu-
Entrepreneurs promote entrepreneurship as an
Job
excellent and desirable career by
number
improving access to programs, services and business financing.
dents
are
interested
Connect has access
to a
in.
of job listings students might not otherwise find.
The Ministry of Training found that more than 90 per cent of young people who participated in Job Connect said it helped them
you haven't already made employment this summer. now is the time to get moving. Government programs often If
plans for
created a
enrolment numup quickly. For more information, check out www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca or call
designed to help students find
1-800-387-5656.
get a job.
The Ontario government has number of programs
have a
maximum
ber and they
fill
Alumni officer Monica Himmelman stands beside the events board she helped design for the Alumni Association. SWAK and the 4th Annual Skating Party are two major upcoming events (Photo by Julie Graham)
being held by the association.
chases flowers to put their names
revealed one in three people aged
ing
for fun
said there will be an
offers
dents discover education or train-
treat eating disorders.
Monica
officer
Himmelman
Connect to help make the search for work easier. Job Connect helps stu-
the
hand-in-hand with health services in helping students recognize and
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
the Air Canada Centre on Feb. 26. On Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the recreation centre on campus, the Alumni Association will hold its 4th Annual Alumni Skating Party.
The Ontario government
to rec-
Carnations and on campus
will
added
neurial spirit
knowing how
ognize them. People with an unhealthy preoc-
sold
candy
to help with start-up costs.
key
being educated about
the signs and
Alumni Services will hold its annual Sealed With A Kiss,
receive an award of up to $1,500
Successful
to recognizing an eating
is
Depending on the students’ needs, the counsellor may refer them to someone in the community. Student Services also works
activities.
“This year, one of our alumni members donated several pairs of Toronto Maple Leaf tickets. As an
teachers.
not be as
disorder are first assessed by a counsellor to determine what stage of the disorder they are at.
Feb. 14, St. Valentine’s Day,
The
a free service called Job
as
The Alumni Association of Conestoga College wants students and staff to participate in some
of these programs offer loan opportunities or financial awards.
The Summer Company
disorder
may
that they are supported
Graham
Julie
people. Recent surveys and studies
like to do.
weight loss or gain
is
Alumni Association skates
step for students
first
(Photo by Michelle Goring)
The key
make an
site said one of the government's
The
noticeable
as
dramatic.
The Ministry of Training Web
should be discovering what you're good at and what you think you'd
eat-
students are aware of eating disorders.
looking into employment opportunities.
not
are
know
Services about a possible eating
full.
anorexia or bulimia because the
plan,
than they realize.
already
is
Tracey Watson (left), a Student Services intern, and Barb Kraler, a Student Services counsellor, are working together to ensure
Many
The Web
which involves consuming amount of calories when
Both compulsive and binge
work or
to help.
and not alone,” Kraler said. “There is help.” Students who approach Student
the person
students find jobs time to dust off the resume for this summer’s job opportunities. Are you ready? If not, the Ontario government may be able
“The most important thing for a
closely related to binge
It’s
a large
By
It’s
food
blame
person with an eating disorder to
eating,
Government helps By Julianna Kerr
with
their eating or
Compulsive eating is a disorder that is triggered by an emotional event.
for students to
will offer both print
preoccupation
could become a problem.
their eating habits, agree to help
tickets are for a
Family and friends of alumni and students are invited and hot chocolate and cookies will be
given out during the skate.
“The skating party
is
a
way
to
“The whole purpose of both day and the Alumni
SWAK
raise
awareness
provide a free family event for
Skating Party
alumni members and their friends
of the Alumni Association and the
and family. ulty,
staff
We
also
and
welcome
students,”
services
offered," she said.
She added the upcoming events create an opportunity for the Alumni Association to be seen by community.
and benefits which are
fac-
said
Himmelman.
the college
is to
Anyone
interested in
more
infor-
mation about SWAK or the skating party can check out the Alumni Service s information board outside
Room
2B08.
1
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— SPOKE, Feb.
4,
2002
*
New curriculum robbing students Ontario’s
toughness,
new its
four-year curriculum has
unfairness and
come under
fire for its
Critics
complain
its inflexibility.
grade, with that too many students are struggling to make the graduating. never risk of at students weaker 10,000 High school students learn at different speeds but the new cur-
riculum doesn’t recognize
this.
Sink or swim seems
to
be the
adage of the day. Ontario’s Grade 13 learning styles,
and
was implemented
in recognition
of distinct
to give students the opportunity to continue
and prepare for higher education.
to excel
The Harris government’s decision to eliminate Grade 13 came These same after widespread calls from educators and parents. Although the curriculum is tough, at which it was implethe the government went slowly, it introducing of Instead mented. on stufull speed ahead, with little regard to the load it placed
people are
now
criticizing
bigger problem seems
it.
to
be the speed
dents.
Premier Mike Harris’s rush to implement changes to the education system, he forgot about those who matter most to the future of Ontario. Fewer students in the province will be able to In
pursue a higher education, causing Ontario as a whole to suffer. Many educators in the Greater Toronto Area recognize this, and created a coalition to find ways to help students who are
Guantanamo
Manson are
Grades 9 and 10. This group of teachers understands the importance of having a high school diploma.
having difficulty
in
They understand
The
Harris
doesn’t
government
seem
Still
to
plan to take a
full five
h,gh y ears !° « raduaIe from school.
understand the r
ramifications of their swift actions in
eliminating
that 12 per
cen t of high schooTstudents
Grade
13.
This coalition, consisting of mostly senior officials in the public and Catholic school boards, understands
some
that all
students want
a basic diploma so they can find a job when they’re done high school. The group designed a basic “certificate” program for is
students
sented
ment
it
not plan to go on with their education and preto the provincial government who refused to imple-
who do
am
I
all
don’t
Grade
dents to do five years’ worth of
work
13, forcing stu-
to
the TV. In
campus
is
there.
saw, or rather heard there
I
Above
of the coach and
the
whistle of the referee were the con-
and unwavering
stant
yells
from
the parents. first I
considered the yelling to
be normal. After are said to
in
any
and
the
best
sport.
to
be
But what
these parents were yelling
was any-
As
the
game drew
to take
it
themselves to be the motiva-
choice but to drop out.
tional force behind their children.
The new curriculum in Ontario is not getting a passing grade The next few years will clearly show that. Unfortunately, the time is now to make the necessary changes, and that is highly unlikely. Instead, the mess will be left for the
But
it
would
What
was hardly what anyone call positive reinforcement.
started as the
and there turned out
odd to
yell here
at the players
below.
is
play and
hardly the message these
ents.
The way you would have were Canadians Russians
cer, parents
me
authority
dream through their kids. They weren’t good enough for the national team but by god their kids
ask
remove himself/herself from If the
the
the
either
be held
or the referee
game with
until the
would
call
the score remaining
as the final score. at
I
witnessed
how
is
it
to
a coach
I
witnessed some
rather devastating behaviour
from
overreacting parents and the affect
is
Keeping Conestoga College connected
being
ridiculed
by
yelled
They
this
are
Besides,
who
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CSI
logo.
I
don’t
know one
by
at
person
team during a
sporting event as a fond childhood
memory.
May by a payexchange for the
to
Inc. (CSI) in
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by the CSI unless
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their advertisements con-
beyond
the space. Unsolicited submissions
would be
all
their parents in
front of their entire
arising out of errors in advertising
file
on
looks back and remembers
views of Conestoga College or the CSI. Advertisers
published and produced weekly by the journalism students of Conestoga College.
after
only kids.
mainly funded from September
in
and
at
their parents or fans
sidelines.
the
healthy to teach
where they are con-
stantly
insertion of advertising in the paper.
expressed
a
matter what
be competitive, but not
being yelled
tive levels.
that
realize
to
game no
just a
believe
I
kids
this
both recreational and competi-
As
is
the stakes are.
to
parent refused to leave, the
left
game
to the point
game would parent
need
Parents
parent
the
to
are going to be.
field.
was causing a referee had the
the
to
unfulfilled
the
In fact, if a parent
disturbance
parents are
an
facing
nine and played soc-
on
some
relive
trying
weren’t allowed to yell
at the children
that
the
over again.
all
When I was
seems
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thought
ment from Conestoga Students
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the parents were yelling
be a jam-
boree of angry parents screaming
and yelling
self-confidence.
wasn’t the yelling that
was
yelling
years old.
closer to the
seemed
by
child
actually undermining their child’s
sidelines.
thing but inspirational.
parents think they’re
about sportsmanship,
It
as
instructions or directions, they’re
players. it
game
kids were getting from their par-
sports, I
like
it’s
in the action.
upon
to suffer.
loudest
par-
players on the ice were only nine
hockey fans
all,
be the loudest and most
understand what
young But
bothered me.
the roar of the fans, the
able to
meantime, students will continue
their
hockey tournament being played
end, the parents
In the
when
directions to the
ing trouble
next premier to clean up.
Often,
helping
give
hav-
making it through Grades 9 or 10 will likely not be complete Grades 11 and 12, leaving them no other
What
that children
is
as they do.
match as if to see who could yell
and possibly take a few photos, of a
economic status of Ontarians. There will be more people on welfare because they were prac tically forced to drop out because they couldn’t even meet the
who
bad
ents don’t realize
started a yelling
the
recreation centre to watch,
caught up
student
athletes.
it
wasn’t
game on
Having grown up around
A
had on young
that
watch an NHL my house soccer was the be all and end all. But on Jan. 25, decided to take a walk to the Doon
down
I
Ontario’s future is dependent on the students of today. If many don’t finish high school there will be a wider gap in the socio-
province’s “basic” course requirements.
if
much
nor have
annoying of spectators
in four.
And
never
don’t get caught up in the
At
cations of their swift action in eliminating
I
to relax
from both teams
fail.
The Harris government doesn’t seem to understand the ramifi
is
enough, parents
directions
the lower-achieving students so they
There
ever sat
streets as a child
the various learning levels.
accommodate
Mike Tyson, Jack Kevorkian and Charles absolutely nothing suspicious going on at Camp X-Ray
repeat, the sightings of
“I
played road hockey on ice-covered
surprised me.
She and the provincial government need to consider the alter ation of some courses for those who need it. They need to
-
coincidental.
not a hockey fan.
What
it.
Cuba
Hockey parents need
Education Minister Janet Ecker doesn’t want to lower the bar for all students, she should at least alter the curriculum to fit If
Bay,
an
libel-
illustration
Rude comments not appreciated they
Yes,
Yes,
hurt.
Yes, mother
real.
they
Dooner’s
are
loves me.
still
These are all answers that find myself giving to complete strangers on a daily basis regard-
my personal appearance. Contrary to popular belief, home
not
is
tune of witnessing
my
stretch
my
1
didn’t
iour
ears to three-quarters
inch
sitting at
my
project
personality,
how
Of
my body
regard
why do people me?
A
few weeks ago,
feel
stopped into
I
long lime.
how much
No
have
I
in
capable
need
would know how
think
do:
to
becoming
dents
become
to help
comprehension
better
levels.
faster,” Foster said. “If
Foster said the average person reads between 150 to 200 words
minute, but everyone
every
way you
the
you’ll
is
Education have learned just as
I
observing
from
my
You That
my
change the way you read.”
I
suing a career
am
I
have
is,
the dominate program at the school, and I am
three.
one of three men
in
a
class of 18 students. (That leaves
15 girls for
anyone who
is
not
not in
accounting.)
are
Often I feel like Dian Fossey observing a different society.
sur-
all
women com-
better
municators.
group of endangered Mountain Gorillas in Africa during the mid-
If
and two
I'm not saying the second-year journalism women are apes; it's
good analogy.
girls
are
two both
guys talking
about sex, the two guys will only be interested in finding out if the girls,
on the other hand,
will be very specific in describing
whole act. The “es club"
is
no exception.
took the time thought some of my findings were worth sharing with the rest of the student body.
more graphic. (Sometimes
I
Fossey named the gorillas
I
in the
Since
my
gorillas,
I
mean
girls,
names I will refer to group of them as the “estrogen
already have the
Women
are
think they do that
men
will leave the
room.)
Observation 2: Why do women pretend
to like
each other?
club,” or “es club."
Here are some of Observation 1:
I
just so the three
group she studied.
my
taking
findings:
over
this
industry.
Thirty years ago there may have only been a handful of women pur-
Personally
if
I
had a problem
with someone I would not hesitate to tell him or her my issues to their
do have a big mouth, and it has a tendency to go off on its own sometimes, so I would like
face.
(Now
I
He now
world their
some
can create roadblocks.
systems work and sometimes they hold people back. Saying negative things to ourselves only programs and limits us, he said. We must be careful of the limits we put on ourselves. “If you keep telling yourself you can do it, you probably can.” he said. “Program your subconscious
break a habit,” he said, “and reading the way you do has absolutely become effort to
a habit." But don't
be alarmed. Speedreading is a simple skill that anyone can learn. It gets better the
mind
to believe.”
more you use it. “We are programmed to think a certain way,” he said. “We’ve been
Foster offered the following tips for success in reading:
told our entire lives to read slowly
al
,
I
Read books promoting persongrowth - those are the books
offended
in the past.
I
may have
until after she
has
Sony.)
I
woman
what
A
3:
didn't have a great
example
you walk
the only people
members
stop,
and make
stare
how little
comments. Three Fridays ago our second class was cancelled so we were done at 12:30 in the afternoon. Taking advantage of the early day went to Costco with my colI league, and friend. Laurie. We went to drop off my Spoke pictures for developing and to have
demos Once we were
free food
first
on display." me and kind of
we went
full
to
table
thought this
near the
was odd
kitchen.
as there
I
were
I
encourage you
the same. However,
ance
is
my
if
to
do
appear-
a source of your unhappi-
ness, I’d appreciate
if
it
you kept
to yourself.
it
Your mother was right when she you have nothing nice to
said if
nothing
say, say
at all.
change the way you
will
that
think.
Hold books
in
your hands
while reading -
it
helps to be
I
physically involved. I Change your attitude toward what you're reading — if you aren’t
interested, you'll read
more slow-
and your mind will wander. I Expand your thinking - it will improve your life. Success comes from knowing what you want. “You’ll be successful when you quit questioning and just do it,” he ly
said.
in the hearts of
some of
the “es
thought was, “un-oh,
few moments
later in the car
seated
my
back
was to the kitchen staff, the host and our waiter (who were all men) so I didn't notice them all leering at her.
We’re not dating, but even still if guy and a girl went to eat in a restaurant you would assume they were together, therefore they are a
it's
OK
to
check out the
merchandise, and I understand why they were looking at her. but don't
make her
feel
uncomfortable.
women
think
all
men
Observation
4:
A common
interest
women
the
same
at
time.
Despite what they have told me them I have still never
watched one. mainly because
seems
to
even closer together. Soap operas have a special place
I
don't understand their purpose. However, based on information
from members of the “es club Passions sounds interesting. Conclusions: Through direct observ ation of the “es club"
I
feel
I
am
a better person
because they have taught me the real tricks of communication. I have also learned women are mentally stronger because they vent
their
anger when they're angry. it’s still cool to be nice
Also,
if
you
to
really hate
the person you’re dealing with.
Men. two Don’t
“Am
I
things:
try to
answer the question. Run.
pretty." it’s a trick.
popular
belief,
girls
WON'T do anything for free prizes. And
are pigs.
bring
breaks loose as all opinion of what’s
going on in their favourite drama,
Despite
Bad men. w'onder
all hell
try to give their
one another, even
both off the market.
Now
Whenever someone mentions one
about
do now?” (See Observation
I
No
for lunch.
East Side Mario's for dessert. The host seated the two of us at a large
almost
“It
at
me in. When we were
this but
of the “es club" you’ll notice
men
the
she filled
I
are pigs.
When
made
I
Laurie.
She looked
My like a
am doing what makes me
I
happy, and
of them
us.
2a)
Observation
men
to
feels like we’re
scorned.
I
dessert
After our
one else was
around
rolled her eyes.
Observation 2a: Hell hath no fury
If
also noticed that no
comment
her anger.
I
have done to alter my appearance, and am convinced it wilfassist in teaching me more about myself. Instead of photographs and diaries, my body will tell of my
club” members.
really being seated
and she vents
left
sit
at.
The women I have studied don't work like this. Often times I won’t know someone in the “es club" has a problem with another woman
prepared to take
priceless
is
plenty of booths open for us to
to take this opportunity to apolo-
am
I
develop
to
Sometimes
abilities.
“It takes
I
so we’ll understand.” This kind of thinking
improve
with large
earlobes and tattoos, that yes,
course
the
travels all over the
students
woman
a 60-year-old
about 25 years ago.
with through the halls are
the
Because the “es club” members are trained in giving the most accurate details and specifics it’s even
to write this as
developed
Foster
my my my
ears does not hinder
easy
skills
wouldn't even be admitting
other got lucky.
The two
’60s
just a
at
prised as
The 1988 movie Gorillas in the Mist was based on her accomplishments as a scientist studying a
reach
today.
responsibility for anything
full
normal holes
larger than
judgment, nor does it affect work ethic. 1 can Complete schoolwork just as efficiently as many of my classmates. And when it comes down to it, I will be
I
latch
gize publicly to anyone
women
Now
one of
in
journalism.
professors.
see
is to
appearance, or going to do when I am
female interaction
in
much from
classmates as
you change
think about reading,
response
am
I
past experiences.
my
in
on to the same body part the person is holding
reading
can double their reading speed by consciously deciding to read
faster readers with
have in my you cut me,
my
Usually over and
we
said,
if
am
I
Having
bleed.
helping
than of more 1,000 words per minute. “Most people
stu-
older.
still
a
to read at a rate
had a chance to sit in on a continuing education class on Jan. 26 with instructor Larry Foster. The
matter I
I
I
However,
professional
what
face,
end of the
the
my
No how much
said about me.
three-hour class,
he
yourself into
I
was designed
of
great deal more.
a faster reader.
class
appreciate the things
metal
go away. Things are too unpredictable to know every twist and turn my life may take, and admit in 20 years could be a different person than realize are not going to
skin
People also seem to have a great deal of concern about my appearance, whether it be my ability to assist them when I am at work,
did not
I
my
in
is
head.
my
Has a stack of unread textbooks down? Will midterms find you desperately trying to catch up on the reading you meant to tackle a month ago"? Here’s what you
By
sometimes
car,
Of course
mat-
Speed reading got you
my
their visible tattoos.
did not appreciate
metal
to
I
A
you cut me, I still bleed. However, the thing that shocked me the most was the immaturity displayed by a few boys who really do have to learn to act their age.
acceptable to harass
is
it
1
of nowhere
will fly out
What
prise them.
my nose. have a few friends who have had similar experiences with
face, if
modification as an incredibly personal choice,
course,
hand
and attach
group of males a table felt it was appro-
the things said about me.
I
ter I
does not give people an open invitation to touch me, much as someone else wearing a hat does not give me permission to grab their
A
mocking my appearance, complete with flailing hand motions and loud comments.
prefer to look.
Considering
ings.
priate to start
1
I
onto, which always seems to sur-
have seen
I
in a
to
dis-
of behav-
play
shock passersby. And when I'm covered in tattoos one day, it won't be because I want to rebel against society. do this because it is how I feel comfortable in my own skin, how of an
most
the
immature
to multiple pierc-
ings to attract attention.
I
Occasionally someone will approach me and touch my pierc-
had the misfor-
ing
face
before
where
class
I
grab
to
drink
a
finally
I
think one statement
summarizes my whole adventure so far: “There ain’t no party like an “es club" party.”
You knew
that
was coming.
Page 6
— SPOKE, Feb.
4,
2002
for school’s health office
New Joy
administering
By Janine Toms
and
hepatitis
flu,
Conestoga College welcomes the
allergy shots and also distributing non-prescription and prescription-
new nurse. Joy Hancock replaces Trish Weiler who will be on educational
by-doctor medication to any students requiring them. She also offers information on topics rang-
leave until April 2003.
ing from sex education to nutrition, monitors blood pressure, providing
arrival of a
Hancock College
Seneca where she
studied
at
Toronto
in
first
aid and attends to any emer-
gency
received her degree as a registered nurse. She lives in her hometown
of Cambridge and was a nurse at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for
that arises.
“It’s
impossi-
virtually
ble to find a family
worked in reha8 years where she bilitation, pediatrics and surgery. 1
physician within the
She also worked for five years at in Clinic Care Urgent the Cambridge, and working for the Victoria Order of Nurses (VON), a that offers
She
home-care
to
Joy Hancock
A
VON
10 before accepting her current position at the college at the
beginning
of the 2002 term.
Hancock all
currently available to
is
requiring medical on the Doon campus.
Most
of
consist
visits
brief
a
assessment to determine if a visit to a doctor is needed. Hancock is responsible for
variety
large
pamphlets
of informative
available
are
her
in
This includes any information that has a direct bearing on young people and their individual
office.
health concerns.
“When
students
attention
,
school nurse
Canadians.
with
years
spent
region.”
organization
health-care
national
K-W
don't
I
know
the
answer
to a specific health question, at least point a
She
is
can
student in the right
Hancock
direction,”
I
Band-aid to Joy Hancock, the new nurse at Conestoga College, applies a Sanctuary. the in incident fooseball after a Klusek Peter science student to the students at the college, espe-
ation the drastic shortage of family
favorably impressed with
doctors within the immediate area.
to
the current health services available
Seminar opens students’ eyes By Sanja Glibota Marion Williams’s voice cracked one point while she was reliving one of the numerous nights when her duties as a nurse went beyond the physical care of a patient.
She described an evening when
ries,
students also tried to deter-
mine
the difference
and religion. “They go together
between
However, many students who
nurse and chair of the
said they don’t practice any reli-
“Her mother was in a four-bed room, dying from a massive brain tumour. All I could do was to take
gion were relieved to learn that a
crying at the
empty
top of her lungs, out in the
hallway
in the
to offer her
middle of the night
member
Nurses Christian Fellowship of Canada (NFC), told to about 50 third-year nursing students
of
gathered
at
the
Spiritual
Assessment Seminal at the college on Jan. 21. She also recalled the time when one of her patients, a 32-year-old man recovering at the hospital from a car accident, discovered that he had a brain tumour.
Hey WHAT'S THE
MATTER with you?
WELL,
I
NFC
with the
became
Fellowship
Christian
in
NFC
According
has been since
the
to
Millerd,
nurses
have to focus on spiritual care throughout their practice and it can’t be learned in only an hour. However, students left the seminar pleased with the newly gained knowledge. “It opened my eyes on how much spirituality and religion is involved
active
1960s,
hospital.”
“It is true that a lot
itual
a student.
when
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nursing
opinion.
“Absolutely, I think this will be very helpful,” she said. “ But it is a difficult area to
approach.”
THEy HAVE BOTH. WITH A
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Michelle Rode, also a third-year student, shared Bott’s
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in nursing as a profession,” said Ian
“In the ’60s,
Monday
a part of Inter-
emphasized that nursing students today have an advantage because they can openly discuss spirituality and religion unlike the time when
GET SOME
BUT
who
cities in
officially
their practice of nursing.
bases,” said Williams.
Millerd,
to all students
«s,
and receive encouragement and hope. It also challenges nurses to grapple with what it means to integrate faith and spirituality into
be religious to be able to comfort patients and their families in crisis. “We were all born as spiritual beings and we all have spiritual
some comfort.”
open
a.m. to 4 p.m.
be within the college environ-
offer
nurse doesn’t have to necessarily
This was only one of the stories Williams, a parish nurse and a
is
started in several
Canadian
The
NFC.
patient failed.
who was
was
1942.
hand and
experience and efforts to cure the
her daughter,
health services office in
for nurses and nursing students to like a
glove,” said Elsie Millerd, a parish
after
NFC
Varsity
spiri-
cope with shock all her medical
and sorrow
The 2B06
to spirituality The
tuality
her spiritual care helped a dying patient’s daughter
takes into consider-
in people’s spirituality.”
“Standing in the hallway, holding I could actually help her understand why God allowed this. I call it spiritual care,” Williams said. Besides listening to the true sto-
his wife,
at
when one
and
(Photo by Janine Toms)
ment,” Hancock said.
impossible to find a
family physician within the K-W region,” she said. “I’m very excited
cially
said.
“It’s virtually
first-year general arts
Ontario
SPOKE,
Feb. 4,
2002— Page
7
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ECE program By
Cook said he gels a
Lisa Hiller
not just for female students lonely some-
little
times, because of the lack of guys.
Steve
Cook
likes
tion to the rule
being ly
in
it
comes
to
a program that traditional-
has only females.
The second-year education student in his in
being the excep-
when
early childhood is
the only
male
section and one of only five
the program.
He chose likes kids.
men have
a
offer kids.
bonus for kids who don’t have a male influence,” he said. Cook has had a couple of practiplacements at the Doon cal Childcare centre, working with toddlers aged two to three years “It's a
“They’re cute and energetic,” he said.
As
was going
it
for the theory and class time,
to
Cook
has
Cook
what
never really experi-
he’s
one of
and knows
different
lakes to be in his field.
it
And he and
just
said.
he likes what he does, appre-
ciates
girls
some advice
has
for
guys
too shy to pursue a dream.
you really like doing somewhat does it matter if you’re a
“If thing,
guy
he said.
“They (women) accept me and don’t treat me any different. They’ve gotten used to me.”
a girl’s world or a girl in a
in
guy’s world,” he said. “It’s
a chance to be with different
people and learn more about oneself,”
he
adding the stigma asso-
said,
completely
enced anything negative about his program choice. “Friends and family were supportive,” he said. “It’s what I wanted to do.” In fact, a few guys have been
ciated with stereotypes
jealous.
gram, Cook does not have a job lined
'
“Lucky fellow!”
is
receives from guys
old.
And
don’t see guys often.”
be like entering a traditionally female line of work. “Of course it was odd walking into a room with no other guys and 26 females, but I just took it in stride,”
program because he “They’re important and the
fun to be around.” Cook said he thinks lot to
“i really
Cook knew what
“You could say I’m the girls,”
guys
being
knows
up
are out there.
is outnumbered by girls program. “Sure, whatever,”
in his is
his
but
He
hopes
to
« /
i
the
jobs
is
Cook, a second-year early childhood education student, enjoys his program and hopes to work with children after graduation.
in
daycare but
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programs.
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work
also interested in
who have
response.
girl’s
Nearing the end of the two-year pro-
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he
in
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find out
is
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Page 8
2002
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Psychic readings help validate decisions By Kirsten
Fifield
“If
possible
it’s
for
Jordan to be so good
Some
of us do
some
for fun,
it
reassurance and others don’t do
But everyone seems
all.
opinion about
And
to
for
it
at
have an
many people
compelled
feel
to
still
ask individuals for
is
Dan
towards a certain
others
directing
path
who
an upcoming plane explained
always seems
when
wanted some what might be in store
insight into
who
Roy
has been a prac-
something
delay his plans
flying and he
for him.
him
for
two private read-
ings a year in order to ensure they do let him control their lives. “The best psychic you can go to isyourself,” said Valkos, “Being a psy-
not
is
not necessarily telling for-
tunes but being in tune with yourself.”
He added
the three reasons people
usually visit a psychic are to get a
trip.
that
to
ple to visit
chic
has visited psychics on
questions this time were concerning
not easily answered. Valkos,
who believes
about 1 0 different occasions, said his
He
people are entrusted with the role of
he asked.
abilities?”
magic, that anything’s possible.”
Roy,
a glimpse into their future.
But the question of why certain
possible for people to
it
“I’m the kind of person
while the validity of psychic
in controversy,
isn’t
have psychic in
it.
readings has always been surround-
ed
why
(Michael)
at basketball
glimpse of what will happen, to get confirmation
they
have made the
right decision
and
to get a sense of
hope. Phil Merikle, the chair of the psy-
said he mainly participates in
chology
department
the
at
tising
psychic for 33 years, has set up shop at Conestoga College about
readings for fun and though he
University of Waterloo, said while
admits he has encountered some
he doesn’t
20 times and given thousands of stu-
psychics
dents the opportunity to ask ques-
as others, he
about their
tions
His
visit
ent, as a steady
climbed
dictions
lives.
on Jan. 16 was no
onto
the
stage
in
the
life to
are not as professional
believes
still
do hold
“Why
differ-
stream of students
who
some
pre-
the truth.
40 years of your
dedicate
something
that’s a
scam,” he
said.
Sanctuary to get answers to three
Valkos said that while 90 per cent
of psychics are honest and ethical
One of these truth-seekers was Kevin Roy, a University of Western
people, there are the other 10 per cent that run a hustle and can be
who was
at the col-
dangerous.
He
lege to run a credit card promotion.
Roy
he believes that most
said
people only use 10 per cent of their brains and he is open to the possibility that
there are individuals with the
said while a psychic can
you what
will
road map,” he
He added
Thanks winter,
to
an uncommonly mild
parking
Conestoga
at
College hasn’t been as
much
still
a
he only allows peo-
we
use have had
gives the staff and the students better idea the
way
the
rows
should shape up,” he said. “I think that’s
helped us some
this year.”
Hunter said one of the most inconpast years
was double and
triple
parking.
Such irresponsible parking
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also agreed that the behaviour
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my
with
human
fellow
said Merikle.
predict the future,
But Valkos said as long as people don’t let their lives be run by what
the
chics will continue to capture our
a psychic tells them, readings can
attention.
While no one may ever
truly
know
there are people with the ability to it
is
certain that
magic and mystery behind psy-
Because whether you are a skeptic
“We're advisors, guides,” he said. “I love the helping, leaching and
leave the premises.
we’ve seen the same of problems this year as we
"I don’t think
or a believer, no one can ignore his curiosity for the
unknown.
“I think
lems
we
due
said.
are seeing fewer prob-
to
winter
because obviously
it’s
conditions
been a much
meaning everyone who bought a pass should be able to
students at the school. But
park.
have bought passes and deserve a space to park.
oversold,
“We have just under 3,000 spots between all of the lots,” Hunter said. Anyone brave enough to park in a lot
without a designated parking per-
milder winter with less precipita-
mit
tion.”
“It’s a $15 fine with a City of Kitchener parking tag,” he said, adding, “None of that revenue
Snow may
much of
not be as
problem but the crammed.
lots still
a
appear to be
is at
comes
However, despite popular rumours, none of the lots has been
risk
of getting a
into the college,
it all
it’s
done
out of fairness to the people
who
“We
take
no pleasure
the
it’s
mechanisms we have
goes to
Even though lots
one of
to
keep
fine the
all
of the preferred
have been sold out there are
still
parking spaces available on campus, including in Lot
total
1.
a daily parking
was expanded of 360 spaces.
lot, that
Hunter regrets having to
in ticketing
our clients,” he said. “But parking orderly.”
ticket.
the City of Kitchener.”
last
year to a
Eating Disorders
Did you know that one out of every hundred women might become anorexic? Estimates of the frequency of bulimia vary from five to twenty out of one hundred college-age also develop both disorders, but in
is
much
smaller numbers.
characterized by an all-consuming fear of “getting fat” There
body
Dieting can gradually lead to a loss issues such as cessation
is
an
and sometimes compulsive exercising. exceeding 25% of original weight. Serious health size
of menstruation, malnutrition and lowered heart
rate occur.
Some
starve themselves to death.
Bulimia is a cycle of uncontrolled binge eating and purging through vomiting or the use of laxatives. This extremely debilitating pattern can, in more extreme cases, absorb nearly all of a person’s time, energy and money, and lead to depression and isolation. Frequent vomiting can cause damage to the teeth, throat and esophagus. Kidney and cardiac problems are a danger.
An important first step in
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interplay
beings.”
if
overcoming Eating Disorders is for the individual to to herself and to a professional that a problem exists. Medical and psychological help is available in this community. Talk to a counsellor in Student Services or the nurse in the Health & Safety Office. One immediate benefit is the feeling of relief at no longer having to keep such an important part of one’s life a secret.
acknowledge
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“Obviously all of these things to extreme can become unhealthy,”
intense preoccupation with food,
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Grad
vidual turns over his decision
be beneficial.
Anorexia nervosa
tat
getting
answers,” he said.
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in less than perfect conditions.
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well,” he said.
or cult.
park
-scared in time. contractors
same reason some people feel compelled to join a certain church
level
a
them cleared
fuels a trust in psychics, is the
visions are a guide to help people
little
they
in the
he said. Merikle added that the need to grab on to certain beliefs, which
member trying to
“It
this,
happen
Valkos, who has given psychic readings for 33 years, attempts ease Kevin Roy’s fears over an upcoming plane trip. The University of Western student was one of many people who asked Valkos questions in the Sanctuary on Jan. 16.
Dan
to
parking a non-issue this winter
problem as in previous winters. A1 Hunter, supervisor of Security Services at Conestoga College, credits maintenance for having the lots
the
will
future,”
He
said.
that
them what
have been added to the lots to indicate where the rows end. These pro-
of a
“This year physical resources and
“Some people provide
“These
makes
Mild weather By Daniel Roth
happen you must
tell
make decisions for yourself. “A psychic is nothing more than
use more.
ability to
in their life.
tell
questions.
business student,
know why some people drawn to psychics, he agreed it has to do with an individual’s natural need for answers and certainty are so
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Actors dominate most beautiful Canadian Due South’s Paul Gross chosen as No.
By Daniel Roth On Jan. 22 City TV aired Star! TV’s Canada’s 25 Most Beautiful Celebrities
from the music,
comedy and
1
3
their character, national suc-
6
in
version of
Queer
with
the
American
from Toronto, Emm Gryner, a musician from Samia and
actor/model
Steven Allerick, from Toronto, plays the adult
who
in the stage
Helen Shaver, Actress, Si. Thomas. Haydain Neale, Musician, Toronto. Marilyn Denis, Radio/TV talk show host, Edmonton.
.
The program concluded with
the
following people: (assuming they are
Cara Pifko, from
three)
Toronto, starring in the
Canada’s 25 Most Beautiful Stars on
way
Despite the
overall
people,
Star presented the it
was a beauty
contest.
Barb
Kraler,
counsellor
a
Student Services, explains
why
away
presentations can eat
at
in
such
your
TV series Our
are
obsessing with physical
still
.
beauty.
“We’re
still
and
very focused on (beau-
appearance
physical
ty),
important to us,” she said.
movie Star Wars, Episode II, Attack of the Clones; and Paul Gross, from Calgary, who starred in Due South and in Shakespeare’s
from within we still put ourselves down by not looking like the people
last
The
Star!
TV
channel will be airing
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it
does lower
it
because
if
and measure
at yourself
yourself against this small minority
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“And yet we’re
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still
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up
live
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up
in
mind
are
17. 18.
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people are
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good qualities
in a person.
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we
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Hamlet
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self-esteem.
version of The Lion King.
top
Helen Shaver
(Internet photo)
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she said.
Hayden Harmer.
Christiansen,
Cara
Pifko
and Sarah
(Internet photos)
Award-winning comedian rocks the Sanctuary By Vanessa Laye
because they (the students) are in classroom mode. It takes time to
January, because having a quality
Conestoga College’s student lounge was full of laughs as comedian Rick Bronson took the mic on Jan. 23. The Montreal-born comic was
loosen them up.”
rest of the
named
University and
this years
College Comedian of the Year, for the
fourth
straight
Canadian
Campus
year by the
Organization
of
(COCA).
Activities
His favourite subject was the
was diagnosed with
disease he
at
Through
hilarious
the
of his
telling
story-
on
currently
is
At the age of his
start
Everyone
therapeutic.”
with
act
subjects
his
ranging from sex and drugs to college life and our American neighbours. “I don’t
prepare for a show,” he
up there and have
said. “I just get
wing it. I do whatever makes it more fun for me.” To get the crowd’s attention Bronson spontaneously went after male student in the front row who was doing math work, fun.
I
because he was sick. However, the event, sponsored by Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI), was more worthwhile to have this semester, said CSI vice-president Jody Andruszkiewicz. “Last semester we were very heavy with events,” he said. “I think he (Bronson) would have been lost in the shuffle. He had a
few minutes is like pulling teeth,” he said. “Doing a show during the day is tough first
new
better focus starting of the
Bronson has been performing
at
the college for the past six years,
come
to get
him
to
back.
“In the future,
come
to
him
better for
it’s
the
in
third
week of
Fox flashes back By Vanessa Laye life all
(Geoff Pierson) and
their father R.T.
over again with
downs of That ’80s
the ups and
Show.
Show whole new
Roger
under the same roof.
lives
with them
success as the key to a good
San Diego
in
20-year-olds as
bop
they
to
the
music from the Go Go’s, Michael Jackson and many others. It’s a full house with the main character Corey (Glenn Howerton), Katie (Tinsley Grimes),
very
rare
to
capture (a
is
in a
filled the Sanctuary with laughter during performance on Jan. 23. (Photo by Brendan Collins)
his hilarious
standing ovation) on film,” said forget or do again.
moment out. He
His most embarrassing
and the Travel Channel featured in his
As
own half-hour stand-up special on CBC’s Comic and is the writer-
luck
75-year-old lady in the audience,
producer and
$50-billion
almost knocking her unconscious. It is something he said he’ll never
which is now playing on the Outdoor Life Network in Canada
was when first starting dropped a microphone stand on
a
Currently he
is
of the Tourist,
star
define or relate to as real friend-
mohawk-haired, punk rocker that
er hangs out with his
life.
The show revolves around Corey, a whiny wannabe musician, who was just dumped by his beautiful
piercing,
facial
infuriates
Corey
with her dark disposition.
little sister at
home watching
the bar and at
night-
time soap operas?
music
non-existent
his
Corey decides
what older broth-
ships. First of all,
to take a risk
The only happens
emotion
life-like
when
is
that
fun-loving
the
and tryout the marketing job his dad
blondes Katie and Sophia add a
offered him.
tle
After a day of trying to
come up
with slogans for his dad's invention
Gut Whacker,
Corey
lit-
show with Sophia making the moves on Katie, kissing her at the kitchen table. Even though spice to the
bisexual girlfriend Sophia (Britney
the
Daniel),
before his dad can give him the
looped from drinking wine coolers
boot.
all
Corey’s only sanctuary
Records. That was until his love
job
music store Permanent
at the local
of
his
is
boss
summer
(stand-up
comic
The
characters in this
quits
show give
There are no relationships that the audience can
off cold vibes.
Katie
is
a
and very
flattered
little
day long, she has no problem
showing Sophia to the door. Corey goes back to his low paying job at Permanent Records and does-
in the U.S.
for his future plans, he
on want is
“I
hopes
his side. to
go to Vegas apd win on blackjack and
never be seen or heard of again,” he said wishfully.
new
Margaret Smith) hires a new girl named Tuesday (Chyler Leigh), a
With
cial
set in
“It’s
career,
and
is
Comedian Rick Bronson
received a standing ovation.
decade that sees finan-
man
look, an older cast
takes
it
Bronson has since performed around North America and has worked with many comedians including Phyllis Diller, and Denis Leary, and has opened for the famous Smothers Brothers. However, his most memorable experience was the one-hour special he did for CTV and the Comedy Network, where he
determined to be a corpo-
he
rate
similar,
still
we do know
that
The sitcom
sister
Why
living
but has a
is
984, where you follow the lives of
his
all
spinoff from Fox’s That
the rocking tunes of the ’80s.
1
Shin),
remains a question, but
The new ’70s
is
to the ’80s with
Corey’s best friend Roger (Eddie
Experience
is
Bronson.
year.”
and the CSI was glad
instead of watching the show.
“The
at the col-
cel
Bronson delivered an unpredictable
perform
lege in September, but had to can-
owner loved me,” he
form and shape, but
skill.”
to originally
in
Nest.
born with a gift and Bronson's. “Being funny is a natural gift,” he said. “It’s something you have to
it’s
club
Comedy
foot in the door and
being funny
north eastern United States, was
Bronson. “Plus,
Bronson got
local
said.
humour about my disease and awareness at the same said
my
“I got
the local club
tour throughout Ontario and the
time,”
15.
a
at
Montreal called the
the age of 17, Crohn’s disease. “I create
semester’s entertain-
ment,” said Andruszkiewicz.
experiences,
life
Bronson would stop and ask those walking in on the show how they were doing. All replied back, but not one asked how he was doing. “I’m great, thanks for asking!” he would reply sarcastically. This became an ongoing theme during hiS act. Bronson, who
performer like Rick sets up the
sitcom
n’t recognize
Tuesday’s new look.
After being teased on the
first
day
Tuesday decided to let her hair down and takes out some of her Corey’s facial piercing. and Tuesday’s facial expressions show there
is
some kind of chemistry
between them. As they
say,
oppo-
sites attract.
Overall, the plot
show
is
is
good, but the
definitely suited for an older
crowd, as some of the jokes and
songs are unfamiliar to today’s But the bangles, big hair,
teens.
wacky
outfits
and music scream the
'80s in this sitcom full of funny
puns.
HOROSCOPE By Daniel Roth
struggles have not
gone unnoticed.
Luckiest day: February
Week of Feb. 4
-
10,
2002 Gemini:
May
21
-
June
If
it
seems
family are going to want to celebrate
happening, don’t combine them as
will surely
Aries:
be happy.
March 21
-
April
one big problem. Deal with each problem separately. Luckiest day: February
try
something creative
Cancer: June 22
inspired to
this
relationship with a family
week.
or a close friend will be getting stronger.
Luckiest day: February 4.
There
July
be a sudden and dramatic change in your life. Over the next week concentrate on the larger tasks at hand, don’t sweat over the
-
May
soon
be
Taurus: April 20
-
A
member
little
will
things.
Luckiest day: February
9.
20
You
will
rewarded for all the hard work you have done. All of your efforts and
Leo: July 23 -August 22 It is
August 23
-
September 22
A to
time to resolve an
inner conflict. If you have
you
21
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your situation as early as next week. Luckiest day: February
»
love or trust
you
maintain a positive outlook on
life
on
its
way.
Luckiest day? February is
10.
You ties
going
in
are going to enjoy
November December 21
Sagittarius:
22
-
A group of close friend are going to pull together
and help
Luckiest day: February
M
ing. Financial matters will start to
get better this week.
Pisces:
February
Conflict
a learning experience for the future.
astrology
You
issues for three years.
6.
-
may
erupt this
If
be done. Luckiest day: February
19
you keep an open mind and don't confuse yourself by over-anaweek.
struggles
Luckiest day: February
6.
March 20
September 23 October 22 If you are having a conflict with someone, it will soon be over. A close friend will help you to focus on what has to Libra:
The
a relationship or friendship
you with any problems you are hav10.
-
will be getting stronger.
Jl
you have not been seeing eyeto-eye with someone know that your problems are going to soon
Aquarius: January 20
February 18 a relatively problem-free week.
happiness will arrive sooner.
be restored.
be over. Luckiest day: February
relief is
5.
feeling
are
If
life,
If
8.
19
You could be
Virgo:
Scorpio: October 23
If
your
5.
like there are
a lot of struggles and challenges
You
H®
111^ November
trapped by everything going on in
friends will help you.
Luckiest day: February
21
of your friends and
with you.
come
the best time to
out with your situation. Your true
Happy Birthday Aquarius! You are going to have an amazing birthday. All
been hiding something for a while,
now would be
5.
lyzing the situation everything will
4.
be fine by the weekend. Capricorn:
22
-
December
Luckiest day: February
6.
January 19
Any
challenges
or
you are going through are
will notice
an improvement
in
Daniel Roth
is
nalism student
a second-year jour-
who has
studied^
and other clairvoyant
Fan favourites a baseman Mo Vaughn and Roberto Alomar
you arc a diehard baseball fan you are having trouble keeping track of the players on your favourite
Chances
are that even if
first
problems
team.
Blue Jays’ fans have watched horror as the
2002.
in
Yankfces,
new general manag-
stinging
Ricciardi, dismantled the
J.P.
er,
avoid similar
to
their
team, which lost more than $70 million last season.
Gone
are
Gonzalez, Billy Koch and Paul with little coming back Quantri 1 1
in return.
Fans attacked Ricciardi and Blue Jays' president Paul Godfrey in a recent chat session on bluejays. com.
Not one comment made
in the
The
Arizona Diamondbacks, large
number of
Both Ricciardi and Godfrey indepth any giving avoided answers to questions and repeat-
John
lost
and
Robin
Ventura.
baseman Tino Martinez
First
com-
most soughtafter free agent of 2001 Jason Giambi. Giambi was lured away from the Oakland Athletics - the only team he'd ever played for by the Yankees’ successful track record and a paycheque too large for the Athletics to compete with.
over baseball. It is the same Both New York teams have made
The World Series champion Diamondbacks hold a dubious mark that reflects how baseball
commented
that they
knew
what they were doing better than any fan could possibly understand and to give them the benefit of the doubt.
may be
That but
they
when
true in
aren't
most cases anyone
fooling
they talk of the Jays
peting in 2002. all
significant winter.
roster
changes
this
\
was replaced by
the
has changed over the past decade. A mere 16 per cent of the play-
offensive teams in baseball last
on the D-Backs’ roster made their major league appearance
year.
with Arizona.
The Mets were one of (he worst
They have added the big bats of
ers
That
is
four players out of a 25-
2002 while other teams million.
overpay Karsay, Sterling
Hitchcock so they can obtain their
The World Series champion Diamondbacks hold a dubious mark that
a
They were quickly replaced by
million in
have salaries around $30 The Yankees simply players such as Steve and Wells David services.
reflects
how
baseball
has changed over
minor leagues.
players but
The percentage of
talents.
salary (relatively speaking)
which
helps to offset the high salaries
The ball
is
$200,000.
average salary for a base-
player in 2001
was
on teams who won the World
Series has been dwindling drasti-
slightly
more than $2 million and players such as Texas Ranger shortstop Alex Rodriguez makes close to $20 million dollars a year. Unfortunately the trend has begun where teams who win the World Series are basically buying
The New York Yankees have a $150
payroll that will be nearly
Game.
11
made
of the 13 hitters
their debuts with the
Yankees. the main reasons why Yankees have been the most successful team ever in Major League Baseball is because of
One of
the
Braves
won
their ability
to develop All-Star
players such as Yogi Berra, Joe
Between 1990 and 1995. 53 per cent of players on the World Series winning team made their debuts with that same team.
DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, among others.
From 1997- 2001, only 32 of players were
cent
their original
still
per
In earlier
teams
with
relied
more
ability to draft solid
World Series. The Yankees started the trend in 996. In 996 72 per cent of their
the
1
years
heavily on their
team when they won
players and develop
1
them.
players were obtained in trades, by free agency or on waivers - a
percentage that was equaled in 1997 by the Florida Marlins.
Since the baseball strike in 1994 league has struggled and
the
use 48 per cent of original players while the number dipped to 39 per cent in 1999 and 32 per cent in
worked hard at getting fans to return to the game. This past year gave hope that fans had finally forgiven sins of
2000
the past.
In
1998 the Yankees managed
In
to
.
earlier
years
more heavily on
it.
used
debuts with them.
make.
In baseball, the starting salary for a rookie player
original play-
World Series with 61 per cent of their team having made their
When a player finally makes it to the majors they receive a low
that veteran players
their
.
In 1995, the Atlanta
school and college and then send them to the minor leagues to
develop their
trade
either
the
In baseball, as with most sports, teams draft players out of high
1961 Yankees used 68 per cent and 67 per cent, respectively.
The 1951 Yankees won the World Series with a team comprised of 62 per cent of original
They then
cally since 1996.
the past decade.
The 1981 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers used 58 per cent of players who made their debuts with them. The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates and
good young players - in most cases - or let them rot in the
ers
players. Players
Wal
wondering why
still
the acquisitions of Rondell White,
Vander
maybe
this is significant.
from World
such as Paul O'Neill, Scott Brosius and Luis Sojo retired rather than try and hook on with another team - preferring to go out as part of the Yankees’ recent dynasty than prolong their dwindling careers.
roster.
people
the hands of the
hour-long session was positive regarding the cost-cutting maneuvers and loss of popular players.
edly
That means that 84 per cent of the players were acquired cither through trades, free agency or on waivers. Some
man
Series defeat at
Alex
favourites
fan
in
thing of the past
draft
solid
teams relied
their ability to
players and develop
But how long can they be counted on to remain when they can't recognize the players on the field?
them.
Set. Discount.
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Over 100 Employers in
Full-Time, Contest,
a single location
Summer and
New Location!
w
Part-Time Jobs
RIM Park WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visit Doon Campus - Student Employment (Rm. 2B04) Waterloo Campus - Student Services Guelph Campus - Main Office or www.partnersd4employment for Job Fair information and updates!
What
is
TIPS
Job Fair?
An opportunity for students
and alumni
to
network with
potential employers
An opportunity to investigate and research career options An event that helps you to obtain information from employers on: Career Opportunities
Corporate Culture
Educational Requirements
Job Requirements Industry Trends
Industry
Growth
Salary Expectations
*
,
How to
Skills
and Qualifications
run throughout the day
Doon Campus
(see schedule for your
Doon Campus buses will pick
off at
^
up and drop
To
once in the morning and once in will run
_
the afternoon
Guelph Campus buses will pick up and drop off at Guelph Campus main entrance
Fair as well)
Research employer information available in Student Employment Update your resume and cany some at the Fair Prepare a business card to give employers a snapshot of your qualifications list
of questions
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Driving to
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
map
11:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Guelph Campus 9:30 a.m. :00 p.m.
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1:00 p.m.
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:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Waterloo Campus Access to the bus is provided (See from either WLU or details on Flyers posted at Waterloo Campus)
UW
to ask
employers
Dress and conduct yourself professionally Exude enthusiasm and self confidence Be positive and smile
Depart from Job Fair
Door #2
Conestoga College Guelph Campus buses
Pick up an Employer Guidebook at Student Employment or at the Main Office at Guelph Campus in advance of Job Fair (available at RIM Park on the day of the
Job Fair
will run four times
during the day
organizations
Prepare a
FREE transportation will
Doon Campus buses
Attend a “Maximizing Job Fair” Workshop in the LRC: January 24 at 5:00 p.m, and February 4 at 2:00 p.m. Visit our Web site at www.partners4emplovment .ca for a list of participating
Target potential employers
get to Job Fair:
campus) Conestoga College
for Preparation:
at:
RIM Park?
See their interactive
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