1
Attack of the Condors The varsity rugby team won bronze at
Halloween howl Students
filled the Sanctuary Halloween party on Oct. 30.
for the
NEWS
the championships
Guild
Welland
in
Nov.
and
1
Award handed out
Disability services counsellor Rick
2.
was honoured Feature
Monday, November
10,
for biking
Casey
across Canada.
1
2003
Conestoga College, Kitchener
35th Year
— No. 9
College security stepped up By CARLA
SANDHAM ty
After a rash of thefts lege.
security
at the col-
services
countermeasures
to
taking
is
fight
the
crime.
Susan Gilbert, manager of securiand parking services at Sheridan,
said about 100 doors in the school
can
be" electronically
Therefore,
accessed. order to enter stu-
in
dents must swipe a card, which
The
latest
security
is
addition
to
improve
after-school admittance
passes.
Although the policy may sound
new
to students, chief of security A1 Hunter said they have been in place for years.
"We just stepped ment," he said.
up enforce-
At 5 p.m. each day specialty labs and high-risk areas, such as journalism and broadcast labs, are locked. Hunter said students who wish to use the labs in the evening must get a faculty
which
member
indicates
to sign a pass,
the
student’s
monitored by security
The cards
let
is
staff.
know who
security
and when a person enters and can determine who is permitted. For instance, she said a marketing stu-
would not allow him or her access to a graphic design lab. Gilbert said there are also dent’s card
between 75 and 80 cameras around Sheridan’s campus. “There are cameras
in halls,
set
up
park-
ing lots, classrooms, labs and areas w'orth a lot of money," she added.
Mandy design
Corbiere, student
at
a
graphic
Fanshawe
name, number and times he or she
College in London, said they also use swipe cards in specialty labs.
will be there. Then the student must present the pass to security before the door is unlocked.
"We also have cameras in the labs to stop people from stealing, eating and drinking in the labs,”
Some students think the policy is inconvenient, but Hunter said it’s the way to go.
said Corbiere.
“We have
better control
balance
still
and can with
accessibility
and security,” he said. Hunter added if a student
safety
an overnight pass or a
requires for
an extended period of
time, the
program dean must sign
pass
the pass as well as the teacher.
And
for safety reasons.
said there must be a three graphic their
Hunter
minimum of
design students
in
department after hours.
Some
other colleges use a
more
sophisticated system.
Sheridan College
in
Oakville
is
currently in the process of imple-
Conestoga has cameras on the second and third floors, but none on the fourth or in parking lots where most of the thefts have
first,
occurred.
Between July and October about $6,000 worth of camera equipment was stolen from the fourth floor television editing suites and several stereo systems have been lifted from cars in various lots. Other technical equipment was also stolen throughout the college. Hunter said cameras were not previously installed in parking lots and on the fourth floor because they didn’t have the funds.
menting keyless entry.
Continued on Page 2
(Photo by Ryan Connell)
CSI vice-president
of student activities
Ethan
140-pound hog. See Page 10
for
a roasted pig. The CSI sponsored a pig 200 students showed up to chow down on the
Miller digs into
roast for students at the residence on Oct. 30. About
more photos.
Students pig out on pork By
RYAN CONNELL
“It
went
beyond
far
my
expecta-
tions.”
When
free food
was offered
to
Third-year special studies student
students at the first-ever residence
and resident adviser Debbie Brock w'as in charge of managing and promoting the event to make sure
pig roast, there
could pass
it
was no way they
up.
The Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre held a pig roast for students in the residence's first-
floor lounge, courtesy of
Conestoga
Approximately 200 students showed up for a piece of the roasted pig that weighed 63 kilograms. Baked beans, casseroles, buns, pop and fixings were also donated by the CSI for the residence event. The number of students that lined up outside the lounge and into the lobby exceeded the expectations of Ethan Miller, CSFs vice-president of student
activities.
was unsure how many students would come to the pig roast Miller
(Photo by Tim Murphy)
£
Nature’s light
solar flare.
show
were out in full force Oct. 28 due to a powerful The lights were seen as far south as California. lights
because the event wasn't advertised until the day before.
"Word
spread
through a wheat
like
field."
wild
amazing. seemed happy about "It
w'ent
Everybody and I'm it
looking forward to seeing another
fire
Miller said.
The
roast
is
events that CSI
one of many hoping to hold in
just is
conjunction with residence. CSI
has already helped fund different residence events like a trip
Niagara Falls shopping trip
in
to
to
September, and a Toronto on Nov.
29.
Assistant
leave each day to walk to classes. “It w-as probably one of the most organized events we’ve had." Oberle said. "CSI has done a great job and w e thank them for all their
help so far this year."
CSI spent about $350
students show'ed up.
pig roast in the future." Brock said.
Students Inc. (CSI) on Oct. 30.
Ti^Fiorthern
3
general
manager
Genevieve Oberle said she was impressed by the student turnout at the pig roast, with it being one of the most successful events held so far in residence this year.
Oberle said the great attendance could be attributed to the pig roaster being set up by the back door of residence where students
the
food,
the
pig
in total for
itself
costing
from Egli's Meat Market in Baden. Ont. Miller said he would like to do more pig roasts in the future, but they involve a lot of work. "The thing with roasting pigs is about
$200
people just see the romantic side of it. They only see the end product
and they don't see that you have to gel up at 5:30 in the morning and lift a 140-pound sw ine onto a rolisserie." Miller said.
The that
industrial-sized
pig roaster
cooked the pig was something
Miller
made over
the
summer
as a
personal project.
He hopes battle
to organize a
combined
of the bands and a huge pig
roast at the college in the future, as
well as another pig roast at the res-
idence in the spring.
News Corned!
down by
Students struck
teacher
CSI appeal board decision By JEFF
The CSI has upheld its decision who to disqualify the two students appealed
to
from the board of director’s elec-
be
Nizar Abboud and Francesco Robles both lost their appeals in a unanimous decision by the appeal
also disqualified but chose not to
three candidates
was made on
after discussion
Amongst
CSI
the
He
the
Falconer said the accusation was
disappointing
Justin
who had
make
to
the
decision, asked Falconer for
final
intention
was
and
that
how does
anyone deal with you honestly say.'
what can
that,
doesn’t think the rules
Abboud
were significant enough
point.
disqualification
campaign
three broken
was due
s
"Pulling the race card,
his advice from a policy stand-
The
Ekpen
create attention.
to
to
to result in
their disqualification.
policies.
The rules stated candidates were allowed one poster per 30 feet of
“Anyone can take a poster off and it makes it somewhere else,
stick
no difference,
it’s
no
The
legitimate
not an issue.
sleep on Oct. 18 at the age of 61.
dents, said
be filled. Falconer said the decision on how it will be tilled will be left up
clerk
Kawalec took his job seriously, Lowndes. “He was proud to have worked for the college for so long.”
Kawalec was
He
said
will
it
Country Club. Donations can be made in his name to St. Mary’s Hospital, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
campaign
the
be under his
insis-
“They’re so experienced, they’ve put so much time into the CSI, it’s sad that they’re probably upset, I
tence that they review the election policies at the end of the year, and
don’t blame them.’’
make needed changes.
also a previous
Zehrs employee and a former owner of the Conestoga Golf and
who now acknowledges problems policies.
oversees the continu-
said
This whole experience has raised a red flag, according to Falconer,
to the board.
who
attending his classes,” she said.
tion for the last spot.
of
the
ing education courses. “They all looked forward to
board of directors. Falconer encourages the three to stay involved and even run again it the board decides to hold a byelec-
some
Norma Lowndes,
Waterloo campus administration
to the
with
Kawalec more
for
than 20 years. He was well liked by the stu
were acclaimed to their positions on the board, leaving one position
and brought a very neat perspective
(Ted)
Thaddeus
taught these courses
remaining candidates
five
bartending and mixology
A
to
He said last year when Robles and Ekpen were on the board they didn’t always agree with the other board members, and because he was with them this year, the CSI thought he would cause problems for the board as well. Falconer disagreed and said Robles and Ekpen were both very active people who had a lot to say
discriminat-
dents.
Falconer.
Dusick,
for
ORMSTON
teacher at Conestoga College s Waterloo campus died in his
happen.”
were
they
reason and that the CSI has a specific reason why they don’t want the three of them on the board.
ing against non-Canadian born stiu
the
between the CSI Judy Dusick, president
disqualified
body.
CSI was
to
would have
not, they
thinks
in an e-mail accused the CSI of being a proficient racist student
said the
was
Abboud
who
chief returning officer
and
the accusations, the
all
someone went
if
had an advantage.
most serious came from Ekpen,
of the election
Monday morning
material
were followed as
fair opportunity.
had a
Ekpen, was
appeal the decision. The decision to disqualify
rules
written, so that all the candidates
board, Oct. 24. third student. Sele
Falconer said
three of their
all
By JENNIFER
that with the
them together on the board and only six total members, every vote would have been difficult. “The CSI doesn’t want people who stand up for themselves,” said Abboud, “they want people to go with whatever they want to
three of
vote and campaign material was up, and other candidate’s still
was a tough Falconer said decision but he wanted to make the
Abboud explained
three candidates chose to use
one poster with names on it.
certain
a
it
sure
tion.
A
down by
taken
deadline.
disqualification
their
The
wall, posters could not be posted in the business wing and posters had
HEUCHERT
dies
Ontario or the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Students win new Canada Millennium scholarships By JAMES
Millennium
Canada
The
Ronda Shantz and law and security student Justin Kennedy received
CLARK
Scholarship Foundation has award-
ed the in-course excellence award to five Conestoga College students for their academic achievement
and role
A
in their
total
more
community.
of 830
than
institutions
200
students,
from
post-secondary
across
Canada,
received the award.
There were up to 100 renewable $5,000 scholarships, up to 200 renewable $4,000 scholarships and 900 $4,000 scholarships available. has It is the first year the award been distributed. Students are eligible for the award if they achieved a
77 per cent average in their previous year of studies at a post-secondary institution. The student must display strong leadership qualities and perform volunteer work that betters their community.
Only 16 Conestoga College students applied for the award.
To apply a student must have two references, one from a friend and one from a faculty member. An application form must also be filled Sarah Roberts
and one other
Conestoga student, whose name was unavailable, were the recipients of the renewable $4,000 schol-
They must maintain
their
average and continue to be an asset to their
said he was surprised read the email that said he was one of the winners because he realized the chances of winning
Kennedy
when he
were slim. Kennedy volunteered
community
award next
to receive the
year.
at a
number
of different events at Conestoga.
He
preformed security duties at pub nights and helped with Explore
Conestoga days. Outside of school Kennedy volunat Planned Parenthood, a
teered
group
that
group Kennedy coordinated a conference that educated youth on making responsible sexual
Through
decisions.
He
said the 10 to 15 hours of vol-
unteer
work he did a week was
done not
Getting crafty
this
to
win
community. “You don’t really plan your volunteer work around something like this.” said
Kennedy,
who
is
plan-
ning on joining the military alter
graduating
Mary Anne Helmond vintage
show
from
Conestoga
Sewing
Canadian
Millennium
Scholarship Foundation also offers an entrance award. This award is available only to students
who
are
Continued from Page 1 He added cameras were also not included in the design of the fourth
with
“We were more concerned
protection,”
not asset
safety,
Cameras mounted in
he
currently
are
parking
the
our mouth
creation
All awards given out by the foundation are based on merit with no
childhood education student La-
regard to financial need.
being
lots
but
they will not be added to the fourth floor. However, Hunter said a high-
“We
Parr said. “If something is being taken, security will be on top of the thief.”
Stoltz
is
studies also
Dean
teacher
happy with the immi-
in
her booth at the craft and
would
are putting our
Steve
is,”
he
is
money where
said.
a
Parr,
teacher, said he
be.
broadcasting
excited about the
new system. “It’s a unique system and it will protect every piece of equipment
“It's a deterrent,”
most
thefts
com-
at
she said, adding
the
college
are
crimes of opportunity or carelessness of the equipment owner. Despite numerous break-ins and thefts at
nent security feature. “It reiterates the college’s
ondary education. The foundation has awarded more than $1.2 billion its
some merchandise
left out,”
Media
floor.
tech alarm system
360,000 students since
arranges
Security concerns promptly answered
entering their first-year of post-sec-
in 1998.
Loft
1-2. that took place at the recreation centre Nov.
said.
College.
to
of the
the scholarship but
to help out in the
mechanic apprentice student Michael Gingerich, early Industrial
(Photo by James Doyle)
promotes healthy sexual-
ity.
The
out.
arship.
the $4,000 scholarship.
still
Conestoga, many students
feel safe.
mitment and dedication to the program,” he said. “Sometimes it s hard to get even a nickel or a dime
“Personally I feel safe. I think I am capable of taking care of myself,’ and said Tanya Parasram, a law
out of them.”
security student,
Gilbert
said
Sheridan
uses
a
system called a screamer is being stolen the alarm will immediately sound in the security office and the cameras will automatically show the area where
similar
alarm. If anything
the
theft
committed.
is
being
She said she hasn’t taken any to extra precautions when it comes parking her car here. stuMelissa Dorken, a marketing her dent, said she double-checks doors are locked now. “But,
I
they can.”
think security
is^ing
all
News
SPOKE, November
10,
2003
— Page 3
•Lasagna luncheon huge success By CARLA
KOWALYK
Kast said. “Next year
do
Thanks
to the hard work and dedof volunteers, cafeteria and Conestoga College stu-
to
op placement, has been on The United Way campaign committee
dents and their grumbling stomachs, the Oct. 28 lasagna luncheon
for three years.
was
Prcikschas helped dish out the luncheon to students. The lunch included a slice of
Welch
a great success.
John Kast, lood services director for the cafeteria, said they sold 240 lunches at $5 each. those
ol
‘All
lunches
equal
Chef
and
lasagna
-
granola
bar and
Michael
vegetarian or meat piece
ol"
Kast said. “All of the proceeds will he given to The United
bread.
Way
the
Welch said with a smile. “We've gone through six
the
lasagna and we’re only
The $1,200 cafeteria’s
raised
school drive for
was not
donation
final
to
The United Way.
hand
for vol-
luncheon.
at the
"It’s a nice feeling to
portive in their
to
a
lend a sup-
good
really
cause,” she said.
comfort-
Natalie Hivi, 25, a second-year
able clothing.
nursing
"With the Casual Fridays’ money raised an extra $500,” Kast said. "So that brings our grand total to
student, both agreed they chose the
$1,700.”
smelled great.
we
This
year’s
total
year's donation
"We
topped
Wanzo,
by almost $600.
“Plus
Fright
Week
the
in
Conestoga College, in celebration of Halloween. Conestoga Students Inc. put on a Sanctuary
at
number of horror day
the
it
because
was only $5
-
it
tax includ-
films throughout
third-year broad-
it's
these movies.
come and
It’s
different organi-
1
he
Way
United
offers
direct
financial
than
also
provides funding to an
support to more 7,000 funded agencies. It
it fltfital
10,000 organizations through direct donor giving. Big Brother, Big Sister and Habitat For Humanity are just a few of the organizations that are funded through the campaigns.
Kast said The United
one of
many
Way was
his favourite charities for
reasons.
and worthwhile “Without the United Way most of these charities would not even exist. Their "It’s
great
a
cause,”
he
said.
a lot of areas, and
that’s a great thing.”
(Photo by Carta Kowatyk)
Chef Michael Preikschas serves up a plate of lasagna for the United Way on Oct. 28. They sold 240 lunches at $5 each.
students
Halloween party rocks
computer programmer analyst student, said he loves these movies and plans to watch as many as pos-
D’ Souza.
“I definitely
won’t attend
anymore of these movies.”
can’t
I
at
watch the whole if I like what
lunchtime, I'll
the Sanctuary
1
rent the movie.”
Kelly,
a
second-year
Students packed the dance floor
and
thrilled
here during
“I
love
coming here
during these movies.”
Mark Quigley,
to
year.”
Halloween
Bogdan
CSI
relations student, said he’s not real-
movies, but
something new ‘
Alex Donn, a second-year
civil
engineering student, said he likes the movies, but wishes they
showed a greater seems
“It
ing
is
want
variety.
like all the
CSI
is
play-
these teen slasher films.
to see
said
and
at least it’s
for a change. it’s
convenient so
I’m not complaining.” Jody Andruszkiewicz, the CSI events programmer, said he likes the way the movie theme week was received by students
classic
He
Donn. “Even
them
some good old
horror films.”
I
“It’s free
dressed up.”
Roughly half the students
is
Soica. a first-year public
ly into the
Quigley.
Neil D’ Souza, a third-year mechanical engineering student, said he's not really enjoying the
By MIKE WILSON
Halloween movie pretty cool and I think there should be more movie theme weeks throughout the “I think this
theme week
filled
a great place to
chill,” said
many
helps
sible.
great for relaxing. in
going
is
Kast pointed out that The United
Way
Andrew
marketing student
coming
luncheon United Way.”
see then
Quigley, a first-year mar-
love
money from to The
fantastic that the
it’s
the
get to see a part of a movie.” said
atmosphere in the Sanctuary and "1
the
regular lunch,” the 23-year-old said. ‘‘And
movie
keting student, said he enjoys the
feels
was some-
it
from
though
with students.
Mark
there and
different
movies and wishes the lights would be turned back on. "1 don’t like how you come in here for your hour lunch and only
movies included Friday the 13th, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Urban Legends and Scream. CSI played three or four movies a Sanctuary
was
“It
movie marathon
of the
that kept the
why
food.
money covers
for students to watch.
Some
day
luncheon
Week spooks
By BRYAN MARTIN was
25. a first-year advertising
Wanzo said. Rob Speers, a
with scary It
Helena
ed,”
outdid ourselves this year,”
Fright
and
student
lasagna
last
into
additional
unteering
Fridays.”
worker could donate a
trays of
in the first
Welch had many reasons
uniforms on days called "Casual
Each
been going really well,”
hour.”
Cafeteria stall were encouraged to dress in clothing other than their
toonie and dress
a
-
garlic-
he hadn’t
said
much thought
zations.
"It’s
every single penny.”
student,
he chose the lasagna over other
thing
$1,200,
-
casting
really pul
Julie Welch, a volunteer with co-
ication staff,
we want
again and aim for $2,000.”
it
says he plans to have more of in the future.
party wore costumes. Cat outfits,
Oct.
30
gypsies, tarts and schoolgirl cos-
was a welcome change
for last
tumes were popular for the girls. A lot of the guys wore hobo costumes and there were also a
pub
couple dressed as pimps.
capacity
It
at the
nearly
The Sanctuary was
the
for
party.
Conestoga Students year’s
filled
Inc.
from
attended
sparsely
nights and parties.
shows that students are starting to buy into awesome Jody said life,” student “I think
it
Andruszkiewicz, the CSI's events
programmer. The dance floor was packed for most of the night and bartenders and other staff were consistently
Second-year journalism stuJames Clark was memorable in his Jack Nicholson dent,
costume made out of an About Schmidt movie poster. And second-year computer Glen student engineering Sutherland wore a full-bod\ Dragon costume.
busy.
"We had 320 kids through the said night.” last door Andruszkiewicz. The capacity
Sanctuary
at the
is
400.
One hundred given
were male and
dollar prizes
the
for
best
female costumes. Jessica
Wismer won
for dressing
first
prize
up as a pregnant nun.
The male student who won first place dressed up as a box with the phrase "box man” written across
The
the front.
His
name was
CSI merchandise and a Batman statuette from Cam on Comics were also given away. Andruszkiewicz did not dress up.
(Spoke photo)
(^estoga College students filled the Sanctuary on Oct. 28. Conestoga Students Inc. showed a ’^Pty of scary movies, including Know What You Did Last Summer and Friday the 13th. I
"1
love Halloween but
working
I
don’t
when I'm
like
to
night
wasn't without
its
problems.
not available.
get
One rity
student tried to hit a secu-
guard, said Andruszkiewicz.
"He was drunk so we didn't let him in and he got upset." Andruszkiewicz said he was happy with the way security handled the situation.
Page 4
— SPOKE, November
Commentar
2003
10,
McGuinty misled Ontarians getting it. Ontario has chosen change, but we're not less than a for premier been only has Dalton McGuinty promise. month and he has already broken a campaign the end would he announced On Oct. 30, McGuinty voters during told he when freeze, rate hydro current until 2006. the election he would keep the cap premier s plan to the of part is subsidy Cancelling the from the reduce the $5. 6-billion deficit he inherited
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Step right up and test your
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strength!
Conservatives. residents and This decision is a smart one. Right now, hour kilowatt per cents 4.3 small businesses are paying picking up the lest, been had government provincial The the which is almost two cents more. So far, it has cost ,
province about $700 million. also The cap does help those with low incomes. But it not aie they since energy, waste encourages residents to cost. real the .. seeing „ r lied. However, the simple fact remains that McGuinty the playing He's defence? his in doing he is And what .
.
blame game.
,
.
,
,
.
„
,
towards the former premier for misleading the public about the Eves told the deficit. During his campaign, Ernie
On
Oct. 30,
McGuinty expressed
his anger
out at province there was no deficit. But the truth came Peters Erik auditor former the end of October, when announced the province has a $5. 6-billion debt. In a speech to the Economic Club of Toronto, McGuinty took aim at the Tories. He said, “Never has any state of provincial budget so inaccurately represented the or billion $1 by oft be To the government's finances. billion $5.6 by off be to but thing, one is $2-billion even incomprehensible and unforgivable. I mean what hapis
pened
to the truth here?" did happen to the truth? Yes, the
What
Eves government
for it. did lie to us, and they should be publicly criticized But the finger pointing has got to end. During the election in race, the liberal leader also promised $5 .4-billion increased spending, as well as a cap on tuition fees ovei two years. What else- is he going to put on his chopping block in the name of Ernie Eves? McGuinty is acting as if he was caught off guard by such a large debt figure. But he has no reason to be surIn prised McGuinty even said he was expecting a deficit. it Dunfield Allison by article Mail an Oct. 30 Globe and $2said McGuinty’s campaign promises were based on a billion deficit. Also, on Sept. 22,
Mark
hear you knocking but you don’t come in I
Mullins, an economist from the
Fraser institute, predicted a $4. 5-billion deficit. That was enough time for McGuinty to adjust his campaign. He had 10 days to come clean with the voters and tell us which campaign promises he wouldn’t be able to keep if the prediction was true. But he chose not to because he knew it
seems sometimes
spend
I
Opinion
endless hours listening to others
complain about they are with
do nothing 1
how
life
to fix
seems
can but see
1
in their actions.
to be the place
School
where
this
play a
I
per get to the students and facul-
of Conestoga College.
my work
lying to Ontarians. The public should hold McGuinty accountable for his own dishonesty. If McGuinty is not going to let Eves get away with lying to Ontario, we should not let McGuinty get away with his hypocritical behaviour. Is it too much for Ontarians to expect politicians to do what they say
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0
SPOKE, November
10,
2003
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
CSI comments taken out
driving
applies to
all
The Oct. 14, 2003 issue of Spoke contained an article covering the “Student life 102” student activity.
The CSI
leels
that
readers
Lesley
quotes
Leachman
message of safe student life. Because of this lead, the CSI feels the valuable message that stu-
Opinion
dent
in the lead, rather
life
You never know what kind of an influence you’ll have by setting a
than the
not
body, yet those same
ing the rest of the article.
comments do
The CSI does endorse the use
not
of mari-
juana, unsafe sex or drinking to the point of
can be fun, while remain-
was diminished. The CSI recognizes that comments made in the lead are designed ing safe,
Practice what you preach.
to get the attention of the student
may
have put too much emphasis on the
fit
in
of context
comments made
with
dur-
CSI does not endorse the use of marijuana, unsale sex or drinking to the point of drunkenness. In fact,
we have
taken
many
steps to
do the
opposite including the distribution
of free condoms over the years, the use of Digital
drunkenness.
(license
Justin Falconer
event and
scanning
last
few
Doorman
The CSI applauds the efforts of the students in the journalism program to continue to report events and activities
on campus
in
lair
I
recently attended a the
tent
of
their stories.
devices)
Justin Falconer
experienced bar
CSI president
wedding and
guests departed
wit-
I
nessed an appalling sight. At least 10 middle-aged people who had
obviously had “one too many” got in their vehicles and drove home. As a teenager I was always told
under any circumstances,
never,
So am
drink and drive. believe
now
I
to
drunk driving only applies to people under 30? That something magical happens to you when you turn 20 that takes away that
the effects of alcohol?
The older generation needs some responsibility.
to
take
According
to Statistics
year 98
last
Canada,
people died
1
hol-related crashes.
in alco-
Almost 40 per
cent of those crashes involved peo-
between the ages 16 and 24. is an alarming statistic. But il it’s going to decrease, an example needs to be set. Although the older generation may have more driving experiple
This
ence,
alcohol
impairs
still
judgment and slows
You
time.
their
their reaction
immune
aren’t
to
its
any age. Adults aren't any less likely to face the consequences of impaired drinking either. A 40-year-old can effects at
still
55-year-
have a breathalyser
still
installed in their car.
can
A
lose their licence.
still
old can
be put
year-old can
A 75-year-old
in jail.
be
still
And
an 80-
paralysed
left
after a car crash.
Consequently, a 40-year-old can be a designated driver. A 55-
still
year-old can
spend the night,
still
old can
still
year-old can
a cab.
call
A 75-year-
home.
instead of driving
And an
80-
act responsibly.
still
The concept of “it will never to me" doesn’t just apply
happen
to teenagers.
think most adults
1
feel alcohol-related accidents are
something reserved for the young. Most ads against drinking and driving
make young people
like the
only reckless ones on the
road.
Because of
this,
look
most adults
don’t believe drunk driving applies to
them. But what older people don’t
ize is
when you
real-
get in to that car
after a night of drinking, you're
endangering more than you think. Not only are you jeopardizing your life, and the life of other drivers. you are teaching your children that it’s OK to drive after having a couple of drinks. After
all,
knowing after a
more
if
that
grows up and dad drive
a child
mom
few drinks, then they are
likely to adopt this irrespon-
sible behaviour.
A
parent should have the integri-
ty not
only to
to drink
a t \gm this
tell
®fsponsibility street.
their children not
and drive, but to teach by example. is
a
two-way
and balanced
However, the CSI also urges student reporters to ensure the quotes they print are consistent with the con-
increased security presence at our the hiring of highly staff.
a
manner.
bad example.
when
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STUDENTS
INC
News
to student radio, CJIQ
CSI donates By
control room. There are
REBECCA LEARN
sons for
CJIQ
receiving
is
a
$10,000
donation from CSI that will help
the radio station grows, a new board would have more inputs for lines to
said a donation to student radio.” He Falconer. Justin CSI President
CJIQ
they can provide a greater lab experience for students and upif
CSI wants
to-date equipment,
to
participate.
The donation was confirmed at. a board of directors meeting for the radio station a couple of weeks ago.
Programming
Mark
specialist
come from
to
the Sanctuary
This would allow
or the cafeteria.
from these
broadcast
areas.
Burley said there are also two
microphones operating on one conbe trol right now and they could split so they each have their own control. “It’s just the
next step
evo-
he
said.
Burley said the board they have
now
common
not
is
in
relationship the said Burley between CJIQ and CSI began with with a donation of $30,000 to help startup costs during CJIQ’s first three years.
industry.
one that
to get
most comThe plan is
will look like
some-
thing the students will see when they leave here and get jobs in the
“we work with them
new,
“It’s
on promoting and advertising all the CSI events," Burley said,
date,
adding, “What they’re doing in exchange for that is donating
at
$10,000 to buy new equipment.” Burley said the money is being “earmarked” lor a new board in the
in the
lution of the radio station,”
mercial radio stations.
Since then,
rea-
As
them buy a new control board. “It was a clear-cut choice to make
said
many
this.
it’s
adding,
it's
current,
flashy,”
it
“It’s just like
s
up-to-
Falconer,
said
opening
gifts
Christmas.”
He
said
it's
a special gift that
is
given on occasion through co-operation. ly
“We’ve been working close-
with the radio station
all
year.”
works with the equipment Third-year broadcasting student, Stacey Edwards,
CJIQ
the
in
control
room.
An Amazing Race
THE GOAL OF STUDY GROUP LEARNING
By KATE
know what
VANDEVEN
public relations
all
is
about.
When you go to college, you are joining a community that is organized for One of the keys to success is to form study partnerships with your fellow students as much of the learning in college goes on outside the classroom as
Give up? Conestoga College,
study groups are better than others are. Some groups develop a rapport that enables the group to perform at a high level. What makes a
play
this level?
the
in
Coggan hopes this race will clear up confusions and let people know
The
show.
reality
Well, not the real show, but a
performance are usually good participants. Students who attend regularly, who complete their assignments, and who take notes in class make good candidates.
53 »
their
that public relations is a
similar one with a public relations twisf.
Students in the public relations
course are putting on this race
size should be small to encourage participation. Small groups have fewer problems agreeing on a meeting times, can generate more ideas when brainstorming, and are better at evaluating ideas
Group
the
RACE
3
dent in public relations, says the event is being held to inform peo-
can include comparing and sharing notes; sharing and discussing reading assignments; and holding research sessions and post-exam reviews.
the
ple about public relations
know
school
•
.
It
together. Tackling a test review as the
evaluation”
action,
for the pub-
research,
formula:
communication and evalua-
And each to learn
stressful for the group.
guest will get a chance
about
all
aspects of this
to learn
Once
She adds there
are
many new
businesses coming to the region
need the expertise of advertising and public relations personnel. This program
move
on, they have to
they receive
six
activi-
student
Coggan says people
what or what
is
is
the only
not meant to
tell
TUESDAY
to
think of the people it.
but rather “to gener-
ate
awareness of the program and
to
educate internal college people
stamps,
it,” Reyner says. Along with faculty, deans and
some
Connie
often
don’t
who
are enrolled in programs that
deal
with public relations have
been invited to the event.
those shown.
Big Xtra-
Big
of the week. Mac s
McChicken ®
2
Cheeseburgers Mdj/
Filet-O-Fish®
the
president of the college, students
McDeals™ every day
f
peo-
to think of public relations
Playing your favourites, every day of the week. MONDAY
one
in the area.
on
prizes.
First-year
The race
involved in
about the topic.
they get a chance to win
may vary from
program’s
ple
In order to
At participating McDonald's Restaurants in Ontario. Offers at participating Restaurants
the
Various booths will be set up, each dealing with a specific area of
complete all of the booth’s ties and get a stamp.
offer.
for
graduates.
formula.
go
•Not valid with any other
a great
being offered
public relations, where guests will
3
is
that
tion.
order of business can be quite
Deborah Reyner demand in the
Co-ordinator says there
marketplace
relations
lic
takes time for people to learn to work
first
to let
program
exists.
Accountability of all members is important. All participants should have a clear idea of what they should bring to each meeting. Members should work on their own before going to the group and come prepared for the session,
Organize your study group early.
and
this
for
communication and
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Study groups are not cram sessions. Groups need to meet early in die semester and meet regularly throughout it Having review sessions prior to exams is only one reason to form a study group. Other functions of the group
an acronym
is
research, action,
in
Sanctuary on Thursday from
RACE is an acronym
•w
good pro-
gram. This is the first year the program has been offered at the college.
Jeff Laythorpe, a first-year stu•
is
that’s what.
Amazing Race.
Motivated students who care about
.
She says a big misconception
that people in this field are deceitful, something she says is not true.
And in three days, a number of invited guests will get a chance to
Some
group function at
and
common?
public relations have in
students study on their own.
S
reality television
What does
teaming.
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News D,
Casey
gets award
Conestoga employee bikes
You Can Make
across Canada
Difference
,a DAWN HASSON
By
A
Conestoga College
services
counsellor
disability
HUNTINGTON
sometimes
questioned what he did, but in light of the outcome, lie should rest assured he did the right thing.
DISEASE
Rick Casey received an employee recognition award, called the Guild Award, lor community
involvement on Nov. 5 for amazing 8,000-kilometre bike
HUNTINGTON SOCIETY OF CANADA
his trip
across Canada.
m
"I
by
very flattered and humbled said Casey. “I got a
it.
from our department and by surprise.” call
human
me
The school had a reception attended by about 30 people on Oct. 28 to congratulate Casey. Casey began B.C.
his
May
bike tour on
cross-Canada 4 in Victoria,
was sparked by
It
Marian Mainland, the co-ordi-
nator ot disability
Casey
(Photo by
Casey stands
Rick
services,
said
really deserves the award.
Testing clerk Judy Hart agreed.
nity
services Guild Award.
him messages throughout his trip. “I was really excited to follow him on his way,” said Mainland. She was not the only one. Cheryl
resources
"Part ot his bike trip
Casey
to think
was to give and go through
the healing process.”
phone
got a
“1
from
call
human resources
our
department and took
me
department,
introduced
her 10-year-old son, Keenan. He painted three stones with his name, Cheryl Vogan's five-year-old son Connor, and Casey's daughter Kyla. Keenan Vogan gave them to Casey in a felt bag with a message of support. to
Casey took the stones on the ride with him and collected a rock from each province. He gave the rock collection to Keenan, which fed his
kind of
it
by surprise.”
Rick Casey
love for rock collecting.
"He won’t even
shortly after her 16lh birthday with
boost his confidence.
disorder,
symptoms of
the psychotic
and
his family
system because
it
had a bad
delayed getting
the help she
her illness
needed before
that experience really
exists than
it's
that
it
really hard to get the
funding and support to
treat
it.
and
to refer
written information, to author or
letter.
answer questions of a numerical nature.
to process a question
the
ability to
and respond
to
speak with confidence, make
take the appropriate
amount
of time
creatively.
PROBLEM SOLVING - the ability to
answer with thought when
presented with situations.
“Keenan gained confidence in in so many ways by being
DECISION MAKING -
a part of Rick's ride.”
Keenan
attention
has
hyperactivity
disorder
which causes a person
some
deficit
cases, hyperactivity.
develop and,
ended on Aug. 20 in Nfld. and cost about $7,000 for his food, airfare, and trip
Cape Spear. equipment.
"My
bike
has held
Casey joked.
up really think
"I
if
you're going to take on a trip ot
magnitude to
make
that
you
do good
really
sure you've got
equipment.”
Mainland
followed
throughout the the
the
trip
summer by check-
Canadian Mental Health
Association's website. The site had updates on where Casey was each da\ tSk-tures. day/jp.'!
and a place
to send
ability to
answer adequately when presented
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION -
in
typical
He was
going through a rough time dealing with it and being a part of Casey’s
it
the
with a question that requires a decision.
(ADHD), to
Casey remarked that it was a very moving experience for him. “I was very touched by it,” said Casey. “My wife (Audrey) and I are always so amazed by the gen-
ing
ability to
THINKING SKILLS -
boy,” said Vogan.
various places across the country.
want
NUMERACY - the
and
eye contact, and use correct grammar.
“At a time important to Rick he took the time to help a small
ride as well as being able to follow
that
in
fill
ORAL COMMUNICATION - the ability
\i
Casey said. treat In order to raise awareness about mental health diseases, he spoke at effectively,"
well.”
a
helped to
inappropriate' impulsivity
became worse.
you don't acknowledge
His
ability to
compose, or communicate by
in,
himself
Casey and
it
skills that are required to be successful in academics. Did you know that employers use this same guide to help them assess the skills of an employment candidate?
WRITING - the
still
experience with the mental health
"If
These are the
READING — the ability to look at, to understand, to take to written or printed material.
Keenan was given the chance to Casey in Owen Sound,
schizo-
phrenia.
Kyla
*a
ride with
a
form of mental illness that includes severe mood swings and some of
x
them out of
the bag,” said Cheryl Vogan.
bipolar/schizophrenic
^
take
changed his life,” Hart said. Kyla Anne Casey died from a pulmonary embolism in September 2001. She had been diagnosed "It's
ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS
Vogan, a support services officer from Conestoga's physical
“He had a really hard time for a couple of years,” said Mainland. him time
Dawn Hasson)
Keenan Vogan, 10, and Marian Mainland, the co-ordinator of disability services. The three are enjoying Casey’s reception on Oct. 28 to congratulate him on his commuwith
the untime-
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ly ter.
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ability to
the ability to plan tasks for a
appropriate order with
in
direction.
little
repeat information heard and not to ask
questions that have already been answered.
through was very special for the
FINDING INFORMATION -
10-year-old.
find important information
WORKING WITH OTHERS and
talk
the
when
research and
ability to
know where
to
asked.
- the
ability to
about times when you worked
in a
function as part of a team,
group.
erosity of people." In
light
of Keenan's adventure
with Casey
summer. Vogan him for the Guild this
nominated Award. Casey has been on leave from the college and is set to return next
$
COMPUTER
- the
related tasks
in
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
He of his
plans to pull together stories
trip,
to
w ith
make
a scrapbook
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disability services.
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when
referring to
computer-
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ability to
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— SPOKE, N ovember
“Student
News
2003
10,
tackles
ally”
municipal politics By
here for two years on a volunteer
CARLA SANDHAM
basis.
The
“The position exposed me he world of education,
college’s past president of
Conestoga Students Inc. continues to speak up for students.
adding
“It’s a similar skill set.”
one of eight on the .ballot today
Ethan Miller, CSI vice-president of activities, said he never worked
Waterloo
with Olinski but knew him well. “He was a warrior for students
for
Catholic board
school
the
in
trustee
and was never too busy to you,” said Miller. He added Olinski '
2003
munici-
here and brought
pal election.
26-year-old is running against Wayne Buchholtz, Carole Reitzel. Terry Sehl. Maureen
The
Thomson
Marion
Sutherland,
Howell and Steve Woodworth. Each candidate is vying for one of
am
concerned about some of
made
at the
Olinski said
when
the recent decisions
board asked
level,”
why he decided
added he
is
proud of
to ran.
He
his Catholic
education.
One highly publicized issue Olinski said he would address is the debate on whether or not to allow public health nurses into the high schools. bers worry
Some board mem-
the nurses will contra-
But, Olinski said nurses should be permitted as long as they adhere to the teachings of Catholic values and principles. “We must allow and trust our trained professionals to council our children on health-related issues in the schools."
Olinski’s objectives also include setting priorities for the
budget,
keeping the province accountable and representing the interests of
But before becoming involved politics,
saw decisions
million plus budget and represent stakeholders by putting himself
all
in others' shoes.
CSI
the
health
plan, assisted in co-ordinating the
polar plunge for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, raised more
$4,000 for the- on-campus food bank and dealt with many other issues during his term. Justin Falconer, present CSI who worked with president,
in
Olinski over-
affecting students
(Photo by Jen Howden)
than
Olinski last year, said Olinski is persistent and is not swayed by
popular opinion. “He knows students and can the
table.”
Currently Olinski is the executive director for the College Student Alliance (CSA), a provincial lobbying group representing more than 140,000 students,
including Conestoga’s. He was also the volunteer president for the
CSA
about a year ago. This Conestoga graduate
Vote today
said
if
And
director
of the
CSA.
not elected he added he
will be looking for
By CARLA
even more vol-
unteer opportunities.
It’s
start
two months before classes Conestoga College. Kate
and her friend Theresa make a trip from their hometown to look for a place to board while going to school in Kitchener. They are on a for residence, so they
list
in
lower
coming
may become years.
To address this concern, College Student Alliance executive director Jon Olinski said students should the municipal elec-
vote today in tion.
Justin
Falconer,
agreed.
He added
CSI
president,
students should
with the college’s expansion, hous-
wants
ing could become a problem
try to
in the
future.
college
Falconer.
people
in
in the
Gazzola said another problem students and their living
col-
arrangements
said
lower
parties are a nightly happening, not
on weekends. have seen these young people
various states of social interac-
have been embarrassed,” he “The aftermath is not a pretty sight with empties strewn around
said.
Carter,
Ward 3 candidate
Doon and
lege, lives in
tion.
and
various states
Len
facing
bylaw prohibiting any
to council
of social interaction.”
this
“I
it
have seen these young
Len Carter, candidate for ward (3) and governor of the
Recently, the City of Kitchener the area across
can take
“So residents knew there
area and late-night parties.”
of them.
in
‘I
said
built,”
would be student housing
in
new duplexes
was
know what everyone
take part in the political process.
and a lack of long-term planning on the city’s part. “Only one house was here when the
understand each
to I
change the bylaw,” he said, adding he encourages students to
plaints
just
a
com-
neighbourhood
of
result
Once I
to get all
what each wants.
“We have other.
examine the candidates’ platforms and look carefully at the important issues - student housing being one
passed
find out
combined
trend continues,
if this
impact yet. Falconer said the bylaws were a
reality in the
baskets donated by various departments at peers between the college and from the community. Monetary donations were being accepted in exchange for a ticket for a chance to win a
Kevin Mullan, vice-president of finance and student services, said
Doon
90 student houses
fictional, the situation
Give and you shall receive Conestoga United Way campaign chair Monica Himmeiman
meeting.
the players involved together and
However, Mullan added the bylaw has not had a negative
have already reached their limit of three boarders each. Although Kate and Theresa are
(Photo by Jason Noe)
do something about it. Gazzola said he wants
look for the closest thing off campus. They come up empty. The 80 to
basket.
city
during a recent college council
Conestoga Registrar Fred Harris
SANDHAM
at
waiting
gift
Ward 3
of
and human resources elected he would remain as
if
for
Housing bylaw in lower Doon heated issue for students and
business
executive
Catholics.
municipal
legacy
positive
bring their perspectives to
dict Catholic morals.
all
left a
many
talk to
things to the college. As” CSI president, Olinski said he learned how to manage a Si-
He improved
the four spots up for grabs. “I
said,
will correlate well with
it
elected. his position as trustee if
Jon Olinski’s name will be
Olinski
to the
1
"If
we had
is
the transit system.
a good transit system
here, students could live
anywhere
in the city.”
Falconer added busing to school would also cost students even more money. However, the college is doing its part.
Mullan said Conestoga hopes to build another residence close to the
from the college known as lower Doon.
the property.”
Previous to this, the city passed an interim housing bylaw, which limits the number of boarders per
principle of families opening their
existing one for 2005.
homes
house.
residents.
But, he said it is still in the exploratory stage and they have to be sure they can fill it before it
This year saw a seven per cent increase in first-year enrolments at
“The problem is that there has been a group of absentee landlords
opens.
who
for student housing and
the college.
"We
even greater increase next year as the enrolment Grade 12 have for figures expect
increased
an
significantly,”
said
Carter said he would support the
to
students,
but
not the
modifications of houses to student
divide every
room
to get the
most dollars out of the house.” John Gazzola, current councillor for Ward 3, said he knows the issue is a serious problem and wants to
“We
get no government grants we can’t
subsidize
it,”
he
said.
The third candidate for Wt®p, Bob McColl, was unavailable for comment.
(
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10,
2003
— Page
Sharman sues By TIM
MURPHY
hear
I
Sharman Networks
Ltd.
is light-
ing back against the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA), filing a federal lawsuit for copyright infringement. Sharman, the makers of the popular file-sharing application Kazaa, claims
RIAA
the
warning
messages
to
embedded potential
infringers.
Sharman
Sharman is accusing entertainment companies of using an altered version of the program known as Kazaa Lite, an ad-less version, to
who
is
They download song files from computers to search for
users'
copyrighted material.
RIAA
determines a song file is copyrighted, a subpoena is issued to Internet access providers to find out who the account holder is sharing the file.
month of September, 261 lawsuits were launched against In the
users, ly
who were accused
distributing
files
of illegal-
hundreds of
MP3
over the Internet.
l
have too
though.
I
so
manager. only have,
using
10 or 13 songs
like,
not going to slop
it’s
me from
it.”
Some
people avoid the threat of
detection
by not downloading music, but rather copying friend’s "I
many
really
don’t
RIAA
has in downloaders.
care
mind
All the tracks that
purchased,
from
or
that
users worried
what the music
for
have on
1
computer came from
a I
CD
my
that
I
borrowed
a friend,” said
Wilfrid
19-year-old student Ben
Laurier
Street.
He
says his
MP3
collection has
more than 500 songs, but not one of them was downloaded from the Internet.
The lawsuit alleges that the entercompanies violated antitrust laws by stopping Sharman from distributing authorized copies of music and movies through tainment
Kazaa.
The RIAA called Sharman's “newfound admiration for the importance of copyright law" ironic and self-serving.
Sharman Networks
The abundance of lawsuits doesn
ice
sharing Copyrighted
files.
the
of
1
has no
the RIAA's actions “monopolistic and conspiratorial” reports Canoe.ca news in a Sept. 24 article.
Once
subpoena
CDs.
RIAA
said the
right to alter its software, calling
find out
only
songs, and I'm not a very avid user, says 8-year-old Carolyn Allan, a Wal-Mart customer serv-
distributing
is
versions of Kazaa with
they
who have thousands
users
ed
in
the
Ltd.
Vanuatu with offices Australia.
is
locat-
South Pacific island of in
(Photo by Tim Murphy)
Why did
Sydney,
A
the seagull cross the road?
seagull uses a student crosswalk outside the recreation centre at
Conestoga College.
Conestoga Students Myitis
wicked" are hats “these miscellaneous student; quote
1 4.95 $ At the CIS office I
in
the w
-SanctuaryOGA STUDENTS NO.
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1
News
(Photo by Ryan Connell)
(Photo by Kate VandeVen)
student Matt First-year architectural construction engineering at residence. offered food free of the advantage Reid takes
Get your delicious pig here! 140-pound pig for residence s Ethan Miller, CSI VP of student activities, cooked up a free to students. was CSI, the by funded was on Oct. 30. The event, which
first
pig roast
(Photo by Ryan Connell)
A
piece of tender white meat
is
removed from the
pig that
is
on
the roaster.
(Photo
The
pig
was roasted on an
industrial-size pig spit outside the
by Ryan
Connell)
Conestoga Residence and Conference
Centre.
(Photo
by Ryan
Second-year police foundations student Steve Gill (left to right), third-year special studies dent Debbie Brock, and Ethan Miller get up close and personal with the pig.
(Photo by Ryan Conn&t
Connell)
stu-
Students lined up outside the the lobby
in
order to “pig out.�
first
floor
lounge
in
residence
into
'
(
Feature
SPOKE, November
2003
10,
— Page
Condors win bronze By KATE BATTLER
The Conestoga men’s rugby team overcame
game
to
a hard loss in their
come back and win
bronze medal Championship Welland, Nov.
the
OCAA
the
at
first
Tournament
in
Humber Hawks
flyhalf Joel
Hussey connecting on
The aggressive play of Alex
the
Brubacher and Craig Johnston all game helped push the Condors ahead and Adam Pettipiere helped move the ball forward by running
penalty
three
Condors lost their opening match to the Fleming Knights, 245. The team was down 9-0 after the half with the Knights connect-
“We
rode on the foot of Joel
Matthew Caudle,
after his finger
became
dislo-
They played
In the
end the Condors
despite
moving
lost the
the ball well.
A couple of mistakes made by the team ended with the Knights scor-
with
stuck to the
more modest
saying the team played well defensively
“I’m sure
we
Humber
stop
to
I
Jeff Desruisseau said the
players were nervous going into the game. They tried to destroy the other team with hard tackles but missed some which helped the Knights to
gain the advantage. “It was an utter disappointment,"
he said.
The difference between the first game and the second was like night and day. The team got off to a great
start
from
ball.
was named
helped,” he said, “but
MVP
I
for the
game
for
The Condors year a
his contributions. try in the
game
plan.
They
relied
on both the forwards and the backs working together and were able to have better control of the ball and the game. Hogg and Keegstra are the league all-stars and the championship allstars from the Condors. “The goal this year was to finish better than last year,” said Hogg.
pjayed well as a team.” Hussey
The Condors scored a
ing.
Coach
little
said the dif-
Fleming and the win on Nov. 2 over Humber was that the team
Jeff Desruisseau,
Hussey was a
Hogg
to
intensity.”
advancing the
cated.
“The team played well in this game,” he said. “They came out
ference between the loss on Nov.
well.
the player that
penalty kicks, went out early in the
hard said Desruisseau.
Captain Alex
“The team played
coach
usually kicks the conversions and
taking the lead.
with intensity.”
Hussey.”
sion kick.
game
putting
kicks
Condors up 9-0 going into the second half. Desruisseau said Hussey helped win the game with his superb
ing on three penalty kicks. The Condors tried to rally in the second half when outside centre Philip Lakatos scored a try but the team failed on the 2-point conver-
game
with
kicking.
1-2-
1'hc
first
against the
in
in their
team the
finished fourth last
inaugural season. For
that has only
been playing
league for two years the
half when Nicholas second Milbury ran the ball in but the team missed the 2-point conversion kick. Humber rallied late in the second half with two trys but missed both
bronze medal means that much more. Desruisseau said it was a
conversion kicks.
honour to be recognized by low coaches.”
team the said Desruisseau almost lost the game in the second half but pulled themselves togethSteve Keegstra came through for the team with a gamesaving tackle late in the second half to prevent the Hawks from er to win.
end to a great season. Desruisseau was named coach of the year for the league. “It’s an
perfect
Coach Desruisseau
my
will be
fel-
back
next year, as will most of the team. Only a few players are graduating this year.
“We'll work to get back into the playoffs again next year,” he said.
(Photos by Kate Battler)
Above, Alex Brubacher reaches against the to
a game Hawks 14-10
out to catch the ball in
Humber Hawks. The Condors beat
the
win the bronze medal.
veteran, runs the ball against Below, Joel Hussey, a second-year first game of the OCAA the Fleming Knights during the
championship Nov.
1
(Photos by Kate Battler)
Above, Ontario Colleges Athletic Association bronze
medal winners, the Conestoga College Condors.
The Conestoga Condors and the Humber Hawks scrum
Left,
during the bronze medal in Welland Nov. 2.
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2003
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Region and the Ministry of Health, will be financing upgrades to the Region’s three hospitals: St. Mary’s, the Regional Cancer Centre at Grand
People in the tri-city area have chance to win a Tree house in
the
Lottery.
Dream Home
18th
year’s
this
River
is
selling tickets to
home
the
home
nance imaging services River Hospital.
One
to the
One
Grand
regional
Most unique about this year’s dream home is that it is solar powered. David El/inga works for
Voice-
Vision campaign. This cam-
company
Arise Technologies, the
paign, in co-operation with Waterloo
The campaign’s ing goal
is
fundrais-
$42
million.
Currently, the Rotary Club
has sold about 6,000 tickets for the dream home. Moreover,
including a 98-bed wing.
used for their lottery. Spall explains that proceeds from
go
at
electricity.
for
new can-
A new
kilowatt
3,600
approximately
R2000
the
home
energy-rating;
an
has
meaning
it
is
more energy efficient than the average home. As a result, the dream home uses 50 per cent less natural to about a
in
sav-
about
the
$1,000
Elzinga
is
excited
out with your financial planning. One of the ways to make sure
These are available for as little as $20 a month and make a lifechanging difference in the event that something happens. They also bring peace of mind since you will be able to support
that
One
sums
Lottery and the solar
house. The Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club $100. The draw will be held Nov. 30 for the home. solar-powered 3 000 -square-foot
that
is
set aside for rent,
food
it’s
and other expenses. An important part of setting up a budget is being realistic with expenses and with the amount of
money coming in. Don't lie when outlining expenses. If
you plan on going out
ical
neglect
is
adviser
Banton. with
a
Cowan
that they are their
cost
asset.
look crit-
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OF STROKE
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financial
Wilkin
Financial Services Inc., says it is important for students to realize
tickets for the
and a
yourself.
themselves.
Michael
students
and disability plan.
illness
your budget. If you don’t, you'll end up short on money in the
provide jobs for today and tomor-
dream home. Tickets $100 each and will be sold until Nov. 30 when the draw for the home will be held. The dream home is at 346 Schooner Cres.
He recommends
into a life insurance plan
to the
building this capability today will
ill-
ness, they need to be prepared.
bar twice a week, add that into
weeks to come. Another important aspect students, and young people in general,
Rotary Club has sold about 6,000
this
important
and
enough
The campaign's fundraising goal $42 million. Currently, the is
selling tickets for
of the most important things
away from home for the first time, is to make sure that there is enough money each month to pay for rent. OSAP payments come in lump
row.’’
is
is
it.
for students, especially those living
Elzinga calls solar energy the
You could win
you don’t run out of money
to start a budget and stick to
energy of the future, in part because there are no emissions. “We’re producing our own electricity and we’ll be less dependent on other countries for energy. So,
(Photo by Jeff Morley)
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for rent?
By KATE BATTLER
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works out
2003
10,
Stop spending so much!
behind the energy system. He says the house is powered by a large solar panel installed on the roof. This panel can generate hours of
advanced cardiac care centre will go in St. Mary’s and enhanced mental services will be developed at Cambridge Memorial Hospital,
Rotary Club has ever
the ticket sales
Cambridge
cer care centre with magnetic reso-
nicest
the
is
and
the hospitals will build a
win the solar home in the in subdivision Eastbridge Waterloo. Bill Spall has been working with the Rotary Club for more than 20 years. He says the 3,000square-foot
Hospital,
Memorial Hospital. The redevelopment project
The Kitchener-Conestoga
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Feature
2003
10,
Web cam By JASON MIDDLETON
dios
it’s
at strip club perfectly legaf between them
private. It’s
and the person.” In a
room, comparable
dorm room,
by a lone bed reach
Within arms a computer, and on top of a
is
sheet.
web cam
chair, a
Black’s studio
in size to a
lays a mattress covered
points directly at
is
affiliated with
playboy.com and 30
world-
sites
wide.
The women can make up to $1,000 a week being Internet mod-
the mattress.
els.
The only thing missing from the room is a girl whose every movement and word would be webcast
Mirage website, click on free chat, find a girl and talk with her. If you
on the
find her interesting proceed into a
Internet.
While
the
woman
is
on
the
Internet her customer can ask her to do anything while he watches via the web cam. Nothing is taboo; the girl could perform sexual acts on herself; put on lipstick; or in some cases,
smoke
cigarettes
for
the
person
watching.
The concept
private
Of
broadcast, Black will never
what goes on
“When
in these
know
rooms.
these girls are in the stu-
US
that
room
will
be pay-
employment. “We have a variety of students who hook into this and they can
work out of the privacy of their dorm. Every student has a computer. With access to a high-speed network you can hook into my system.” All girls on the site must be 18 and over. Black says, "We have to make sure we have the proper iden-
We ask for four pieces
tification.
a minute.
identification,
$1.80 goes back to the
record at
all
“The whole idea
go private you do your
of
which we have on
times.
Another group of
women
that are
is to
interested
with the clientele.
If
mothers, says Black.
The Mirage
math and
60 minutes
“We have a lot of single moms who don’t want to be on welfare.
basement.
efit.”
“semi-pom” business. Even though he owns the studios from which these fantasies are
to the
girl.
next six months.”
Internet
Go
room where only you can
Patrons of this ing $4
utes a
Operating out of the basement of Black operates an
simple.
see and hear her.
Len Black, president of Cambridge's Mirage strip club, says once a customer asked a girl to smoke a cigarette for two hours on the web cam. “The guy paid $300 to watch her smoke cigarettes and after that the girl did not pick up a smoke for the
his strip club.
is
time and got her money.” Students make up a big chunk of women who look into the site for
a girl did
period of three or four hours a make $108.”
in
a
girl
could “If
you don’t work, you don’t get
paid.
This
being
rich. If
is
not a free road to
you want
to
work 10
hours a day you're going to benefit. you’re willing to work five min-
If
day you’re not going
to ben-
According
to Black, students use website as a stepping-stone to help fund expenses in university this
and college.
He
says, “I
They want
a girl from a and she got on pay her tuition. She
to
the
site
are
single
be able to buy new
(Photo by Jason Middleton)
working on the
and with devel-
site
in
the
mainstream very quickly.”
opers ever since.
food bank. Therefore, they work out of their homes.
CKCO
basically wrote a novel of
“We can provide a situation where these woman can have a better standard of life and not rely on welfare and take money from
ensure nothing illegal was happen-
could and couldn’t do, but everything we’re doing is legal.”
to the
social
work
services.
Instead they can for themselves.
way
there’s
more money
Local
Before starting the
news
television
station
and the Waterloo regional police went to the Mirage studio to ing.
What
was
they found
that every-
was legal. was really concerned about how I was going to get the publicthing “I
exposure and
how bit
for health care, education, police
with a
university nearby
force and fire department.”
class.
the site just to
Black started the idea of the website four years ago and has been
exposed
was on only for a short period of
Cambridge has a web cam studio located
in
clothes for kids; they want to be able to shop without having to go
“That
know
in
out
little
CKCO me and
I
could do
it
of finesse and
and
the police they brought me
of the closet and
into
the
“got advice from
my
site
Black
lawyer
who
what
I
Black says this industry is based on fantasy and says life in the strip club
is
basically a prayer and a
hope.
“When you walk into the club you’re praying you get the opportunity to take a girl home with you at the end of the night, but there isn’t
a hope in hell one of these girls
going
home
with you.”
is
1
SPOKE, November
Plained Glass course lets students express steps
By DESIREE FINHERT spectacular
creating
Despite
an
sional piece.
Although the students are not to do a 3-D project
required
artist.
Instructor Chris the
teaches
Hodnett recommends learning the
Hodnett, 54,
technique.
continuing education
course Stained Glass
at
"The three projects and the complexity arc based on whether a person does work at home," said
Conestoga
College.
He
is
also the executive director
Hodnett.
of the K-W Accessibility and Information Resource Centre for people with disabilities. He said he has students in his
who
class
draw
"Students can do three projects if come and work during
they only
class, but the projects will
themselves
consider
to
do stained
glass.
consider inyseli a craftsman," said Hodnett, who has been teaching the con-ed course for 21 years. "Really
it's
(Photo by Desiree Finhert)
Conestoga
"I
about putting colours
together.
Conestoga offers the stained
Student John Duncan, 38, displays his first project in Oct. 18. Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stained Glass continuing education course on
of
foil,
is
taking the adult sculpting
Waterloo campus Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
stained glass is artistic at a certain
stained glass."
and holds two other classes at a stu-
creativity
Hodnett
times.
dio
in
three
teaches
different at
the
Breslau on Tuesday and
level, but
"It's
on Tiffanystained glass work, with an
The style
class focuses
you are limited to your by the materials and not good or bad,"
project
three-dimensional
jewelry, used small pieces of glass, which collectively, were too heavy
limited by flat planes."
for soft lead to hold
is
and cumbersome for pieces of glass different many
too
you
round shape, but you are
think
causing the lead to sag. "Tiffany wanted his lamps to
I
think
a
is
little
closer to art than
making
ornament for
the Christmas
his three-dimen-
much
Hodnett said his students leant pay attention to detail and that
stained glass
Duncan
is
In previous
taking the eight-week
classes,
students
still
you be yourself," said Rorye, who is making a bowl for her threelets
dimensional project. "When we make a mistake we all laugh about it. "I've dropped a lot of glass." She said stained glass can be expensive, but Hodnett is awesome at finding ways to save money.
"He has a lot of tool, so you can borrow the tools until you can afford to buy your own." The course costs $130 and students should be prepared to spend between $80 and $150 on materials.
Hodnett save
tells his
money
students
how
to
including where to rent
not forgiving like other
studio time and avoid buying tools. "When you compare the
mediums," said Hodnett. "When you have a pattern you have to be
expense of materials to the value of what you produce it's not expen-
patience. is
it is not going to fit going to put everything
exact or else
and
it
is
of whack." Hodnett said people who are new to stained-glass need to fall back on grade 1 and 2 drawing and
else out
"It is
sive," said Hodnett.
"An average lamp can
amazing
for
Hodnett operated
a
full-time
stained-glass business from 1974-
1982 and said
hobby how, over time,
sell
$300."
that
it
is
you have
the kind of to sell if
are going to continue to
do
you
it.
stained-glass sculptures.
said Hodnett.
going to use the patterns as a template, it has to be
of glass, it can be expensive." Hodnett said stained glass
exact."
about the interaction between light
"Really, the limit
is
your imagi-
There are three projects that
stu-
two projects are five-by-five-inch
51
it.
helps you along, but
"The glass is not expensive. It's between $4 and $6," said Hodnett. "But if your projects utilize 10 feet
an engineer.
want to exercise the other portion of my brain more," said Duncan,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;He
we become
dents will complete while taking the stained glass course. The first
I
a craft that
run with
side
have made jewelry boxes, candle holders, planters, atriums, and
he wants to try something different than his job as "I'm a technical person and
is
demands
cutting skills.
nation," said Hodnett.
course because
in place.
Hodnett explained that lead
a
is
Duncan tree
said
Duncan. "You have limits and it makes it more challenging. For the
make
don't
sional project.
introduction to lead work. Tittany, designer known for creating
the
sculpting
process.
Thursday nights.
"I
course through Conestoga. think 1 have the 3-D perception and
gluing them onto the glass
the creativity of sculpting.
at
to
"Glass
who
have intricate designs so he came up with the method of cutting strips edge and soldered it." Student John Duncan, 38, said
course
glass
be
simpler."
but that you don't have to
artists,
of creating a stained-glass
â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Page 15
2003
artistic
window hanging and were learning how to assemble a three-dimen-
works of stained glass the creator says lie does not consider himself
10,
fiat
window hangings. By the fourth day of
dents
cutting
had learned the essential
cavalier with
and following the
lines,"
"If you're
Student Jennifer Rorye, 31 said she previously took a two-hour
and
stained-glass course but didn't get
there
,
nearly as class, stu-
rather
much
information.
She said the instructor gives students the ideas and lets them
is
glass.
"When
the light hits the glass
always something wonderful that happens," said Hodnett. "It allows everyone to express themis
selves creatively."
— SPOKE, November
Page 16
10,
News
2003
Singing the classics RYAN C ONNELL
By
The idea of a pop
covering
star
songs that are fondly remembered by today’s middle-aged generation could evoke some groans of disgust, but
look
at
depends on how you
it all
album, a remake of Waterboys’ Mike Scott’s The Whole Of The Moon. Moore personally chose all of the
album from songs she heard over the years and thought were wonderful classics tracks for the
has
that shouldn’t
it.
Pop singer and actress Mandy Moore released her fourth album on Oct. 21 called Coverage. Instead of debuting a set of new tracks, Moore’s album covers 12 of her favourite songs from the 1970s and ‘80s.
The idea of remaking old classics into pop songs can be a little repulmusic listeners who think if song sounded good by its original
“Moore adds a modern day pop twist to the classics that today’s youth
be able
artist
then
doesn’t need to be
it
What Moore manages
to
do with
most of the tracks on her new album is beautifully revive songs that may have been forgotten by longtime music listeners as well as introduce
beautiful
classics
that
younger audiences may not have been aware of. On first listen, the album has similarities
the
to
Idol with a
singing
karaoke
the
retro
www.mandymoore.com.
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BIO
10,
1984
is
some-
Birth
Place:
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that today’s
like
in
Christina
Simpson and,
two more releases How to Deal and Liberty. Her other
most recently, Britney Spears, have begun co-writing their own songs. is
you
stand by you.
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that
remakes so diverse from the
loved
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peace maker. Weigh
advice. Trust your
releases
every situation. Don't be so set in
2004,
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Remember.
your ways
that
sides of
all
you miss
to get
you through
own
instincts
a crisis.
the big
picture.
steps.
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Stop being so close-minded.
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There are plenty of alternatives
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ones or business associates for
in
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day pop influence
it!
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Partridge.
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remake that shows a noticeable pop influence is the 1982 single Senses Working Overtime which was originally composed by XTC’s Andy industry.
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youth will be able to appreciate more because of the mainstream
pop
who
will continue to
New
her recent release, Saved, and
princess to follow
a break
Hampshire
Fellow pop
The next expectation hopefully
Jessica
Make
physically and spiritually.
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stars
truly love
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resent the intrusions of
others in your life?
and assert yourself. Those
work.
at
in negotiations or tedious
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Do you
Beware of overindulgence.
Coverage
artists.
The album, however,
Moore
twist to the classics
Moore’s
either written or co-written herself.
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needs of others
available at most record
young voice
modem
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is
from the
profit
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thing you could only hear in limit-
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to the
Dec.
soon
Stop being overly sensitive
Cursed/which will hit theatres in February. Her past summer’s movie How To Deal will be available on DVD and VHS on
show
classics.
will
Craven’s forthcom-
Wes
Moore’s musical career is to hear an album with songs that she has
to
You
extra efforts you've been putting forth.
they aren’t continuously remade to
death by
Aguilera,
I
album seem cheesy
or comparable to karaoke because
Although some of the songs on the album do hold a karaoke vibe, such as the remake to Carole King’s
Moore adds
in January, an independent film called Saved to be released in February, and a
Moore discovered her love of singing when she went to a summer musical theatre camp when she was nine years old. Moore is also an actress with
reality
American
Chasing Liberty out
in
September 23 October 22
movies such as
stores, and sound clips of each song from her album are also available on her website at
make
redone.
starring in several
album
Most of the songs, with the exception of one or two, don’t
Libra
Birthday!
album. The talented actress will be
will
to appreciate.”
Nov. 15
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Happy
Moore won’t just be working in new year to promote her new
ing thriller
sive to a
Week of Nov. 9
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the
cameo
be forgotten.
Horoscope
and solutions
to
your problems.
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origi-
is
anciapologies.
no
to learn. This
time to be lazy or melancholy.
nal songs, but also because seven
don't always
have
to
come
out on top. Accept compromises
You
is
still
a vital
have a
lot
time to
reprioritize.
of the tracks on the album were originally composed by male artists.
Cancer
Moore’s rendition of Elton John’s 1972 classic Mona Lisas and Mad
June 22
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Aquarius January 20 February 18
July 22
Hatters demonstrates an interesting take on
the
melody from
soft
a
female’s vocal stance. Her voice in the remake of Cat Stevens’ 1971
To achieve
song Moonshadow beautifully matches the song’s violins and gui-
goals carefully now.
tar solos.
when
The album’s
first
single
is
a
remake of John Hiatt’s 1987 song Have A Little Faith In Me. The song, which has been covered
Moore
the
19-year-old
Remain humble. You'll need imagination to come up with options for action now. Examine
to say
no
Knowing
will help
you
and
evaluate issues carefully, Stubbornness is your challenge of
some time
the
for yourself.
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artist.
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August
February 19
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The aggressive
has seen some considerable maturity since her last record. that
Moore
also
shows
goals results
in
pursuit of your
serious setbacks
with superiors. Learn to be more
different
restrained and original.
ranges in her voice which shine through in her remake of the 1978
An
on-the-
job transfer or change of status
is
likely.
One Way Or Another by
Blondie. Overall, the to hear
moment.
mt
sings the mid-tempo melody with her powerful voice
hit
and happi-
maintain your integrity. Take
before by several artists like Joe Cocker and Jewel, is impressively
remade by
security
ness you've got to plan your
album
how Moore
is
way
hurry to get things
and
think
things
through before acting. Take a vacation and stay away from responsibilities. There is life beyond work.
Virgo
that
August 23 September 22
are comfortable to her voice. The songs chosen on the album are also refreshing because many of the songs are not commonly remade, such as Joe Jackson's 1982 song Breaking Us In Two. Another honorable mention is to
second
in a
Stop
interesting
has interpreted
the different songs in a
Moore’s
Don't be
done.
track
on
the
Diana O’Neill
is a thirdyear journalism student
is
Tensions begin to mellow; help on the way. Slow down and
relax
-
(Internet photo)
phase.
Mandy Moore’s new album, Coverage,
is
12 tracks of classics.
you're entering a leisurely
Remain calm.
who dabbles with astrology and likes to read tarot cards just for kicks.
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Tru Calling From
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actress Eliza
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people,
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all
starring role in Fox's
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in
new
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The 22-ycar-okl
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been
television
drama Early Edition where
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there, she
brother and drug-addicted
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sister.
viewers on
pilot left
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tum.
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continue
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momen-
writing and elaboiate
for each episode, without being repetitive, will be the decid-
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Turn.
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her
own
to
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series from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with her aggres-
man
spin-off
saved the lives of people after get-
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ting a
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down
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3.3 out of five. The show Temptation Island had a ranking of 3.7 on its series finale when it aired in the same timeslot that Tru
Calling
Dushku
is
ABC’s
plished actress
who
to television or the
is
is
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to
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series to
Tru Calling could have a promising future if a lot of work goes into developing the dark plots and quick action,
larity for her recurring role as Faith in the television series Buffy the
thrilling
Vampire Slayer and Angel. Dushku has also appeared in more than 10
seats.
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Fox needs to viewers.
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at
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are watching a particular television programs, ranked the show
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who
pilot left
viewers on the edges of
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goes through the
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new FOX drama
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By
SPOKE, November
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making sure
it
provides
climaxes and quick turns, (Internet thoto)
leaving viewers on the edge ol their
be can Calling Tru Thursdays at 8 p.m. on Fox.
seen
FOX’s new
series Tru Calling.
the star of the midnight plays Tru Davies, a mortician working Eliza
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— SPOKE, November
News
2003
10,
Diana’s butler sets record straight' By JENNIFER
ORMSTON
out the
she was being observed.
working for Diana was employed as the Queen’s personal footman
Diana, Princess of Wales, feared
In this well-written
someone would tamper with
who
and the British intelligence saying and fascinat-
Burrell,
prior to
of the princess,
for a decade, generally portrays the
her brakes and cause her to be
Burrell expressed the devotion he
injured in a car accident.
Wales, to remarry, said her long-
had felt for her. The connection between princess and butler was not one-sided. She often referred to him as her “rock” and the only man
Windsors in a positive light. It was the Spencer family, Diana’s immediate siblings and mother, who he viewed harshly. Burrell wrote the Spencers were
time butler Paul Burrell in his con-
she could truly
not close to the princess during the
that
way
This would clear the
ex-husband
troversial
The
new book,
for her
Prince
Charles,
ing look at the
book
A Royal
of
Duty.
of
The book con-
an excerpt from the
with the
name of who
she believed
tling
publishing the princess’s
premonition
star-
in this insightful
authorities
would
finally
pursue an inquest into the death of “the people's princess.”
The
princess
was
her
most confidential
secrets to him.
As a result, he chose book
with intense hatred.
fearful
about
this
was
On
prince until her dying day.
She believed, especially
day her divorce was finalized she wrote in her journal she never wanted to end the marriage and a
in the last life,
her
actions were being monitored
She
thought listening devices had been planted in her home. On one occasion, Burrell wrote he and the princess moved all
also
part of her
Another he Burrell wished
the furniture, pulled back car-
were
listening
was
if there
hidden Although the duo devices
under the floor. found nothing, Burrell said the princess had good reason to be suspicious. She had received-warnings from members of the Royal Family
the
knew
his anti-
feelings clear.
the Spencer family had the Royal Standard removed from Diana’s coffin
Later,
at
estate, he
flag
and replaced
the
it
Burrell
flag.
with the Spencer said
the
princess
would have been saddened by both actions.
The Princess of Wales had been proud of her ties to the Royal Family. She had also instilled in
the
her sons a sense of pride over their
to dis-
birthright.
addition,
In
she
estranged from most the
had
been
members of
Spencer family for the
years of her
life.
Her
last
true family
was her close circle of friends; however, the Spencers did not even
The Royal Family was opposed
read the
to
Abbey, Earl Spencer made
Windsor
equate to a personality disorder. to the publication
privy
In the highly publicized funeral
the princess suffered
The Queen even
been
address to his sister in Westminster
from a personality disorder. According to Burrell, this was completely false. Diana suffered from bulimia, an eating disorder, which does not pel
had
Diana would disapprove.
prince.
pets and pried open floor boards
with a screwdriver to see
would always love
After her
princess’s innermost wishes,
said
her personal security, said Burrell.
couple of years of her
who
life.
took charge of her
a manner which Burrell,
affairs in
to set the
Burrell
they
death,
Diana loved the
false;
years of her
final
she
life;
record straight on various falsehoods about the princess that had been spread by tabloid papers. For instance, since the early 1 990s the press had often portrayed the relationship between the Prince and Princess of Wales as one filled
book, Burrell said his hope was the British
knowledge
aspects of Diana’s
to write this riveting
letter,
would commit the crime omitted.
By
all
confided
cern in a letter to her loyal butler
tains
trust.
Burrell has intimate
princess admitted this con-
prior to her death.
life
of A Royal Duty.
know
this.
A
would not novel. However, through-
Royal Duty is available bookstores for $39.
said she
(Photo by Jennifer Ormston) at local
Diana’s former butler tells the truth about her life A Royal Duty. It’s available at local bookstores.
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Sports
hockey launches
ifltramural body’s
By JASON SMITH
the Kenneth K. Hunter Recreation Centre and the games have already
really
care
don’t
The puck was dropped on Oct. 27, marking the beginning of another fun-filled and competitive season lor hockey lovers throughout
the col-
lege.
Ten teams signed up
to take part in
and the early stages of competition have been full of energy, excitement and love lor
the action this year
the game.
not so
much
about competi-
caption,’’ said Mike Graham, team tain of The Chiefs, who are named the after the notorious team from
hockey
classic
film
‘•We're here to have
Slap
some
Shot.
fun and
echo Graham’s sentiments, enjoying their time out of the classroom and
about win-
ning.”
McDermid joked about
the team,
of play
he’s seen on the ice so far this year. “I had to have a good talk with
our captain Mike Graham,” said
McDermid.
“1
was
a
little
disap-
pointed after seeing him rack up six minutes in the penalty box in need him to be our first game. I
more of
You know, kind
a leader.
of like me.” Matt Jordan,
who
also helps out
behind the bench and er
room
for
in the lock-
The Chiefs,
said the
when
their laughs group of guys get together. "It’s a riot. 1 know 1 won’t forget to open the door tor a line
don't
stop
Jordan was hassled by the team open the door to
after forgetting to
the
ice
on a
line
change
that
thankful for the ice time intramural
resulted in a goal scored against
hockey allows them.
The Chiefs on Oct. 28. The Chiefs look forward
Brian McDermid, a second-year recreation and leisure studies student at the college, has also joined the fun, taking
on the
role as
coach for The Chiefs. have a good time and every-
assistant
"We
to
an
entertaining year to say the least. “It’s all in fun,” said Graham. "Just like our team slogan says, win or lose, we’re hitting the
booze.”
teams will compete against one another for five weeks, wrapping up the “regular season” on Nov. 26. Playoff dates and contenders will be announced at the conclu-
The
10
every
saw
4o parking signs stand outside
p.m., Tuesdays at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4:30 and
of parking
a clear driving path. (Photo by
James
5:30 p.m.
not the
one
JAMES DOYLE
Red Sox were
because his high-powered offence he stalled in the playoffs. Instead, losing his job because he made one wrong decision.
is
In
are you struggling to get THROUGH A COURSE?
Game
ace, 7, Little left his
Pedro Martinez, in the ball game. on Little came out to check
Martinez
in the eighth inning, but
Pedro told him he proved to be This was both the beginning of the end for Martinez, Sox. Red Little and the
left
him
in after
all right.
gave up a double to Derek Jeter, followed by an RBI single by Bernie Williams. Hedeki Matsui and
who had
a 5-2 lead,
off Jorge Posada both got hits Martinez, and it was the end of the line for Boston. Now looking back, yes, Martinez was tired and probably
should have come out of the game. But Little had struggled
When
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anyone
inning.
And why shouldn't he? Pedro Martinez is one of the game s premier pitchers. If Little cannot the trust his ace, and perhaps same’s best pitcher, who can he trust?
managers should be able
All
show confidence in
that
guy
Game to
only giving up two runs through seven innings. Unfortunately tor Red Sox fans everywhere. Martinez
was unable to get the job done. But this does not mean Little move. should lose his job over one The positives of the play offs far outweish one decision. Little found a
way
to get his
Little then split
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Sox were so close through
the play-
offs that instead of high
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fix
other a other, they would gixe each
hug.
But
man the
Little is
gone, and another
will have the job of ending worst curse in sports. So.
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whoever to him.
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person
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because they didn’t win the World Series (the last time the Red Sox took the title was 1918) or
Clark)
still
to their roster.
the rec centre or speak to
eliminated in seven games by the New York Yankees, it is manager Grady Little who is being blamed. not Little is being fired, but
be placed at the rows to ensure
will
ends
add more players
Anyone interested in playing intramural hockey should contact
Monday from 4:30-5:30
guy. " After the Boston
he maintenance department The at Conestoga College. signs
to
The curse of the Bambino has reared its ugly head yet again. But tall this time. Grady' Little is the
...
during a recent
Several teams are
sion of the season. Games are currently scheduled
By
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Graham
talks with player Mike Brian McDermid, assistant coach of The Chiefs, college. the at game intramural hockey
Little
the sign
new season
into
change ever again."
enjoy our time on the ice.” Many of the players
in
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talking about the quality
begun.
“It’s
we
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10,
about
laughing
usually
something,” he said. Intramural hockey has returned to
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