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26,
for before signing
36th Year
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— No. 4
Resident adviser fired RYAN CONNELL
By
and
Hunter said. Residence management immedi-
HOWDEN
JENNIFER
Bateman
ately fired
A Conestoga
resident adviser has
been expelled from the college and removed from the residence after an offence was committed against another student on Oct. Resident adviser Ryan Bateman, a 1
second-year aviation student, was
from the Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre a month after helping another student videotape a female resident and her male friend in her bedroom. Chief of security A1 Hunter said complaint was filed with a Conestoga College’s security and the incident was dealt with under the student code of conduct. “There was an unauthorized entry in one of the rooms. Two people went into it; one was carrying a video camera under the guise of it being a joke,” Hunter said. “We certainly did not view it as being a
removed
as a resident
adviser and informed students at
meetings that he was no
floor
longer employed.
Hunter could not confirm
that
Bateman was removed from
the
college or that he filed an appeal.
However, residence management that Bateman lost an
confirmed
As
appeal.
a result of the lengthy
appeal process, Bateman was able to stay in residence during that time
appeal was denied.
until the
who
Residents
from failing
who
are discontinued
program
college
their
after
a course, are expelled, or
no longer enrolled
are
at
the
college are unable to live in resi-
dence.
Residence assistant general manager Genevieve Oberle said even
Bateman and another male, a Conestoga College student who
though Bateman was a resident adviser, he was given the same treatment as any other resident. Residence management took precautions after the incident by removing old key codes -from the
did not live in residence, entered a
keyless entry system.
female resident’s room without knowledge and permission. The
Oberle said resident advisers already had limited access before the incident. They only have access to rooms when they are on duty.
joke.”
student, who signed into residence under the name Will, was carrying the video camera.
Bateman stood guard
at
the door
while the other student videotaped
room
the female resident in her
without her knowledge.
who
was
told
n’t
enter.
lived in the
by Bateman
the reason
we
trust
we
them
hire
them
is
because
to deal with different
problems,” Oberle said. “If you
A resident adviser went to visit her friend
“(Resident advisers) can only have so much access obviously, but
room and
that she could-
don't trust your staff then there’s no point hiring them. Obviously things
returned with
beginning of the year that they
forced their
The resident adviser more people and they way into the room. The
require criminal checks.
saw
the student videotaping
Bateman and other advisers did not
bedroom
have these checks completed when
adviser
through the crack
in the
door. resident,
with a male friend
heard
completed since the incident. Residence general manager John
at the time,
management to file a complaint which was then brought the residence
Conestoga
comment on
the details of the inci-
dent.
Hunter said
that
any harassment
complaints that are reported to
resi-
dence are brought to college security for investigation.
“That
is
our
property over there (the residence),
we have
so
on
tion
the ultimate jurisdic-
what
Kobylnik said they didn’t do criminal checks at the beginning of the year because they were having a hectic time getting everything ready
security.
College security was not able to
happens
Mohawk
there,”
one of those things that slipped through the cracks,” Kobylnik said. “I think that it should be ideally done before they start the job. It’s somefor students. “It’s just
thing
a drug-infested
and criminals
will look into next year.”
Police were not involved at any point in the investigation.
headlines earlier this month
community of
who
did not
hesitate to hold approximately
60
alleged organized crime.
almost a day. That is the
way some Mohawks
of so-called
It
have been portrayed by the media and their
own grand ry
feel they
chief.
The small
of Kanesatake,
located behind the
sliding
down
that
hill.
Student dies By CHRISTINA B RA MBURGER
in
car accident over holiday
when he
hit
a patch of
He
ice.
lost
that night.
Borutski ’s mother, Wendy,
control of the vehicle on the slip-
The Conestoga College community is mourning the death of a student over the holiday break.
Michael Borutski, 21, a secondyear mechanical engineering co-op student, died suddenly as the result
of a car accident, Dec. 20.
“He was such a good guy,” says Janeen Hoover, associate registrar Conestoga and a friend of the
pery road, and collided head-on with a tree before spinning around
and hitting another tree. Three passengers in the vehicle were injured. Waterloo regional police have said alcohol and speed were con-
However,
Hoover says
was driving
the
car
employee in development
state-
arship in his
actually
serving as the designated driver
an
and
memory.
Donations
the
for
Borutski Scholarship at
the
Michael
Fund can be financial
aid
office.
Cheques
ments indicate that Borutski had
was
is
training
the
department at Conestoga College. The college is setting up a schol-
dropped off
tributing factors in the crash.
not been drinking and
Borutski family.
Borutski
Que.,
territo-
made
when
a
chief James Gabriel after he brought a squad of about 60 officers from other reserves to curb the
officers hostages for
Kanesatake
to
torched the house of grand
armed police
at
and
at
The female resident declined comment on the incident.
mob It’s
hill is
tries to control
should be
money
and
made
orders
out to Conestoga
College.
Warriors didn’t hold police squad hostage, chief says
By PETR CIHACEK
rebels
we
her Crazy Carpet while tobogganning Jan. 18. The Tim Hortons beside residence. Many students have been seen slipping
Broadcasting student Kathy Carr
occurred. All present
advisers have had criminal checks
and shut the bedroom door. The resident adviser went to
to
incident
However,
who was
noise
the
Just being a kid again
All resident advisers are told at the
the
The female
(Photo by Jennifer Howden)
do happen.”
was
also reported that a group
Mohawk
Warriors sur-
rounded the police station and kept the cops holed up inside. But, according to Steven Bonspille, who is one of the territory’s seven
chiefs, the opposite
“They
was
hostages.
They walked
in
and
locked the door,” said Bonspille.
“Then there were demonstrators who gathered around. They wanted (the
officers)
to
leave,
but
they
to escort the officers.
“There were no demonstrators, just bystanders,” said Zacharie. “It
went very
refused.”
The squad spent almost 24 hours at the station
Chief Dwayne Zacharie from Kahnawake peacekeepers said there were no Mohawk Warriors around when he and his squad came Assistant
true.
(the officers) weren’t held
before
Mohawk
police
from nearby communities came to them from Kanesatake. escort
He
well;
it
was peaceful.”
could not explain
why
the
police officers did not leave the station, as there
was no one
them from doing
so.
to stop
He suggested
could have been because “they
it
feared about their safety.”
But Bonspille did not seem to
buy that. “The people there told
(the offi-
let
many times that they will them go home safely,” he said.
“I
saw one or two people with axe
cers) so
handles but the police officers had guns.
What
is
a piece of
against a bullet?”
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wood
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— SPOKE, January
BRAMBURGER
News
2004
VP
CSI By CHRISTINA
26,
would empower students
Ethan Miller has a vision for College students, a
vision that will transform student life
within the college.
CSI vice-president of
Miller,
stu-
dent activities, presented his hopes at
CSI board meeting
a
He “I
do
feel that there are things
we
can do as a student union to combat this and work toward a more connected environment
comes
that
so.
monthly student events calendar. Currently, what Conestoga has is an annual calendar which Miller says tends to be static although CSI
dents to think they are the president
knows
work with
students’ requests for events
Miller says he doesn't think CSI
reinventing our-
closer to our mission as Conestoga
selves everyday, re-imagining our
Students Inc.”
existence."
His
begins by
vision
taking
current events program-
look
at the
mer
position that
life
just a
CSI
like to see a
co-ordinator take over.
The change
consists of
name plaque on
more than a transfor-
mation that has to begin
at the heart
it
of the CSI body. description,
came up with the job the more 1 realize it's I
not really one individual I’m looking for,” says Miller. “It’s a plete
way of looking
different
com-
and a completely
structure
a paradigm shift
if
you
when magical things when you coming up to you and
get students
saying. ‘Did you realize that you
at things;
will.”
The old description of the events programmer dealt with planning,
my
changed
life?”'
Miller says his plan
make
to
is
CSI the best it can be. "And more importantly, making our students the most successful individuals that they can be.”
mission to create a sub-committee
examine
changing
his ideas of
student activities at Conestoga.
He says he wants to work with a committee to create a plan to change and transform student life at
Conestoga; a plan to
start
stu-
of CSI.
The board
voted
to
support
and allow him to committee to see how
plan
Miller’s
a
can help student life at Conestoga. They also decided to freeze the
new person to take over Andruszkiewicz's former position. Miller says he is pleased with the
hiring of a
outcome of the meeting because it is exactly what he wanted to come out of it, which was a commitment from the board saying they are
student
look further into his
to
vision. “I think the most important part was that there was acknowledgement that there is a problem and here is how we can work towards making all these things better for
students in the long run.”
Miller plans to
from
ple
all
sit
down
with peo-
over the school to form
the committee.
want people
“I
Miller asked the board for per-
to
She says she doesn’t want
willing
put this out to student
happen. That’s
start to
a desk in the is
office; instead
“The more
“When you energy, that’s
Rather than having an events pro-
grammer, Miller would
a self-proclaimed advo-
is
cate for student-based events.
was previously
held by Jody Andruszkiewicz.
student
Miller
a
that
are
nuts,
going to put this school into a position that is going to make all other colleges and universities envious of what we have,” he says. There has been talk of preventing because
this
is
events happening past February, because current CSI staff members are sharing Andruszkiewicz’s for-
implementing and executing student activities, awareness weeks and other agreed upon events for
life at
Judy Dusick, general manager of CSI, is concerned with Miller’s
mer duties. “What we’re doing
the benefit of the student popula-
plans.
few things on hold for the long-
The programmer also had to manage the sound booth, set up the Sanctuary for events, book retail space for the Sanctuary and arrange for supervision of
“A
the college.
She says she wants
tion.
all
crete responsibilities,” says Miller.
A student co-ordinator would not necessarily plan and execute life
activities;
Info
rather
this
link
individual
the
students
of
is
putting a
term benefit of the students
at
the
college,” explains Miller.
Overall, Miller says he thinks the
outcome of the board meeting was of the
CSI
she disagrees
with
Genno,
Charlene says
a victory for the college as a whole.
“I think staff
should link with stu-
working for
dents because they’re the students.”
Dusick also wants to prevent giv-
few years walk out of different people
“I think students in a
from now
Dusick.
system to be
By CARLA SAN D H AM
with
Conestoga. board,
events.
of things that were con-
lot
not
follow
to
members do
policies that say staff
are going to
college because of the experiences they’re going to have within these walls because of this initiative.” this
make
Application Service terminated support for the college’s financial
Conestoga College has recently launched a $2-million project on an updated student information
graduating students.
system.
“Maybe now we can move convocation up in early June when
systems, Gibson said
system.
other colleges have
The system
improvements
in
web
services for
more
functional and effi-
cient than our past system,” said
Registrar Fred Harris during the
The new web technology-based for
timetabling,
However, the project
will
not
be
fully
is still in its
running
until
September 2005.
was used
But, online registration
be used
course registra-
grading and other processes used by the registrar’s office and
tion,
faculty.
Students will be able to view
and academic records, pay fees, register and check their grades online, said Richard Gibson, chief information officer. “The online grade book will financial
this
winter and since
last
year stu-
dents could check their timetables online.
colleges, Many such as Fanshawe, Humber and Niagara, have offered these services online for several years now. John Tibbits, president of Conestoga College, said it could have been done sooner, but they didn’t have the resources.
“Now
that
we waited
it
is
cheaper,” he said. “It will be a
semester progresses and will cal-
huge boon for students.” The college was forced to get with the times after Hewlett Packard discontinued the current system and Ontario Colleges
the final grade,” said Gibson, adding students will have
access to these marks anytime the semesters.
in
the
By CARLA
SANDHAM
College officials want to make
Conestoga Canada’s own Harvard. During college council Jan. 12, Conestoga College president John
"The other options had a lot of and would have cost the college between $4 million and $5
Tibbits said they are seeing
million,” he said.
competition between post-second-
risks
DAG
used
major universities, including Wilfrid Laurier, and other colleges in Canada. It was recently installed College at Boreal before the team came here to implement the system change. is
in
more
efficient
functional
and
than our past
system.”
registrar
DAG
has been a major provider
of niche academic software solutions in
years.
North America for nine
tagline.
more “It’s like
“We need
to establish our
from the
own
Harvard University
has
been
And
in
the
United
the college recently
tions firm in Waterloo, to find out
how Conestoga can
create
that
buying a shirt from the compared to Wal-Mart,” said
So
Sarah Harwood, a representative from Quarry. “It’s a halo of feeling when you buy the $30 Gap shirt instead of the $10 Wal-Mart
far,
the
company has con-
ducted a survey of what people associated with Conestoga think of the college.
They discovered Conestoga has qualities in which to build
“It's like
brand.”
Gap compared
Quarry representative
hired Quarry Integrated Communications, a public rela-
Gap
shirt
Sarah Hai-wood,
touted as one of the most presti-
gious university
buying a
to Wal-Mart.”
brand," he said.
Harvard feeling.
Fred Harris,
into his vision.
The college will spend about $100,000 on the ongoing marketing study, which may include a redesigned logo and college
ary institutions.
States. “It is
is
Conestoga wants to be new Harvard
DAG offered right
Inc.
Miller
pleased with the board’s decision to look further
other
several
most functionality for the
a lot
allow faculty to input grades as the culate
After reviewing
cost.
for continuing education courses
college council meeting Jan. 12.
program called DAG,
— instead of
August,” Harris said. infancy and the core system will
students and faculty. “It is
will also help
it
(Photo by Christina Bramburger)
speaks about his plans for Conestoga Students (CSI) during a CSI board meeting on Jan. 13. Miller says he Ethan
running by 2005
fully
quicker promotion decisions for
The new system includes major
change
he
can ever be successful if they remain stagnant, doing things the way they were done in the past. transforming our“It’s" about selves everyday,
for
ing the co-ordinator too high of a profile.
a void in
is
Conestoga.
life at
do
to
is
tends to change constantly.
Jan. 13.
says he feels there
student
to
have the coordinator also create and maintain a Miller's plan
Conestoga
hopes
of activities
many a
brand
from:
employer-centric,
ITAL
status,
student-
focused, high quality, up-to-date
programs and economic value the community.
to
News
New
SPOKE, January
2004
26,
— Page 3
operating lab open
Postgrad nursing students get hands-on training in real-life By JENNIFER
operating lab
HOWDEN
For the tive
first time ever perioperanursing students are able to
learn in their very own simulated operation lab, thanks to the generous donations of various organizations.
Etobicoke and Georgetown; Medaris Medical Inc., a Cambridge-based hospital supply and equipment company; Cardinal Health Inc of Dublin, Ohio, a manufacturing and service firm in the medical/surgical/laboratory field;
and
“This
is
a
tremendous
asset,” said
Conestoga President John Tibbits. “This is the first time we have been able to have our own lab in this area. I imagine for the student this
makes a tremendous difference being able to stay (at Conestoga) and being able to work in a situation that
is real.”
Acart
Equipment
Ltd.
of
Mississauga, a manufacturer and supplier of health-care storage/distribution equipment.
Conestoga had purchased all equipment itself, it would have cost approximately $90,000. It
the
Katie Flynn, an Acart representasaid Acart has no problems with donating to colleges or hospitive,
tals.
“We
“We
obviously wanted to support the nurses.”
obviously wanted to support
the nurses,” she said. “It’s really
important that they get practice and they have the right tool to
that
Katie Flynn,
practise with.”
A cart representative
The new the
lab
specifically for
is
postgraduate
perioperative nursing program, for certified regIn the fall
the
new
2003 semester, before
lab opened, the students
istered
and
nurses
registered
practical nurses.
D Perioperative ..
.
gained their simulated experience the facilities of St. Mary's
The part-time program, which was new to Conestoga this fall,
operation
Hospital in Kitchener.
deals with perioperative skills — the practices and procedures required for nursing professionals
the
at
Four companies made the new lab possible by donating equipment, materials and supplies. They were: William Osier Corporation, which operates health-care centres in Brampton,
to
work
effectively as part of the
On Jan.
(Photo by Jennifer Howden)
,
13, the college, as well as
to
students,
officially
got
the
thank
the
donors.
Lynn Berger, one of
the nursing pointed out the impor-
team in preoperative, operating room and postoperative
tance of the lab and complimented
situations.
the school
surgical
students,
on
its
dedication to
its
health-care programs. “Not only will the skills lab be an excellent teaching tool for the perioperative program for years to come,” she said, “but it’s also an
example of one of the many ways that Conestoga College has' distinguished
Free program helps people make career plans for future By PETR CIHACEK
be worth a million dollars, but where can you get the bucks if you do not have a career? Fortunately,
the help of
some people
here,” said
readiness program.
Horton. “I’m not the only one to
The main objective of the program, which is offered at the Cambridge, Guelph and Waterloo
decide. If you have a
people
campuses,
them.”
and make good
plans and decisions. “I think it’s an amazing program," said Margaret Heard, a
Cambridge camit’s in the community and that I’m a part of it.” In Cambridge, the 10-week program runs twice a year. It includes facilitator at the
.
.
(Photo by Petr Cihacek)
such
as
personal
strategies,
program at the Cambridge campus.
training
employment development
of them are out of work,
and career building. "Then they have a two-week job shadowing," said Heard. “That gives them hands-on expe-
them
rience.”
and
There are 17 students group that started Jan. 5. interesting
in It
is
the
an
mix of people of differ-
ent ages and backgrounds.
“They walks of
come from all said Heard. “Some
really life,”
are
decided
do
in
it’s
not what they want to
in their career.
they
came with that’s
some of
workforce but
the
is
The experience
incredibly varied
what makes
a very
good
learning environment.”
For one of the students, the best thing about the program
is
the
new
perspectives and support from people of her
own
of ideas off
lot
age.
After Laura Horton lost her job.
According is
to Bonspille, Gabriel
grand chief’s Kanesatake is overrun
elders have asked
first
cigarettes
knows about it." was not available
Gabriel
Bonspille
condemned
for
one of the problems
him
to
adding is
amend
that
the
election
“This was just the
last
straw,”
said Bonspille about the latest inci-
dent that he called a police “invasion of the
Mohawk
territory.”
He
that some suggested youngsters in his community have an addiction problem that partly stems from the 80 per cent unemployment rate and the
lack of sports facilities
the arson
at
the
territory.
house, but he said the uprising against Gabriel
Bonspille,
code that is “full of holes and does not reflect the will of the community.”
he said it’s smuggling and the next day he said drug (operations),” said it’s Bonspille. “He should make up his mind. And I would like to see the evidence because no other
“At
said
territory’s
by organized crime.
attack that burnt the grand chief’s
was a lot “Here it’s a
just
Gabriel has refused to
the
one. there
that
also guilty of twisting the truth.
chief
was cold and
said.
many
1
comment.
“It
in Ontario.”
Tibbits said the college would continue to improve its health care programs. “Our goal in the college polytechnic area is to be the number 1
was
Horton had been to college before and she said her previous experience was not as good as this
less support,” she said.
Laura Horton used the job
.
courses
are the
you can bounce a
to help students set
pus. "I’m very glad
who
room full of same as you,
community college
resign,”
claims that
between nursing and teaching and I chose nursing with
does not cost anything to enrol in Conestoga’s employment/training
goals
Continued from Page
training readiness program.
torn
—
simulated
the last straw’
He denied
was
new
health-care college in Ontario," he
being the premier
‘This
Because she was not sure which program to take, the 37-year-old single mother decided to try the "I
it
realistic
itself as
she wanted to go back to school.
Having a good career plan could
is
in their
lab.
nursing
chance
.
nursing students stand beside the operating table
But. he said, just as there
was not triggered
special
squad
sent
to
was no Barrie,
different environment.”
only by his invitation to the police
where the country’s biggest mari-
Another student, Scott Graham, said he looks forward to going to school every morning. “It’s been very helpful,” said Graham about the program. “It’s giving me a lot more ideas and I
squad to come to Kanesatake. “There have been problems in the past with Mr. Gabriel and
juana farm was discovered, there was no reason to send special
like
the
interaction
and being able
with people
to voice
my
opin-
ion."
The new employment/training readiness program will run again in Cambridge in April. Applicants must be at least 19 and must be able to communicate in English.
police forces to Kanesatake either.
Got a hot news tip? Call
Spoke
at ext.
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Commentary
— SPOKE, January 26, 2004
Let’s give
Stronach a chance Can
a millionaire and former chief executive officer of a company lead the new Conservative Party
large auto-parts
of Canada?
Opinions are split. This comes after Belinda Stronach, 37, the former head of Magna International Inc., announced she is running for the leadership of the party. Stronach had recently quit her position as the top executive of the company, a job she took over from her ex-husband in 2001 Verification of Stronach’s decision came only days after
MP
MP
from Keith Martin, and the single Tory who were considering running for the leadership, quit the new party. Martin wants to run for the Liberals in the next election and Bachand has said he would retire, rather than be a part of the new party. Because her father, Frank Stronach, founded Magna, her critics believe that she was born with a silver spoon in her Alliance
Quebec, Andre Bachand r
mouth and she could never survive in politics. It also does not help her that he suffered a failed attempt to secure a seat in the House of Commons during the ’80s. Some ask if this is not a case of Stronach becoming her father’s mar-
B. Stronach:
“I
would wish
for world peace!”
wrong speech!”
Assistant: “Psst! Belinda...
ionette in Ottawa. It’s
also
while
at
no
done her father’s bidding drawing parallels with her
secret that she has
Magna and
critics are
potential future in politics. Stronach's other
weak
include not completing college, a lack of fluent French and limited political background. However, her supporters say that Stronach will bring a fresh approach,
new
ideas and unbiased political views to
model that Canadians She has also been described as open-minded and an excellent listener. Fortune magazine ranked her as one of the most powerful businesswomen in the world and she has also been praised for her charity work. And her former company annually gives two per cent of its gross prof-
the party while being a strong role will support.
it
to a
number of charities.
Stronach has also promoted the contribution of young Canadians in politics, and she is a close friend of former U.S. president Bill Clinton. She has also received endorsements from former Ontario premier Mike Harris and former prime minister Brian Mulroney, whom she is friends with.
So
Living
lionaire with
stands.
still
minimal
Can
political
the daughter of a bil-
experience lead the
new
party?
Why
her words and actions speak for themselves when the time comes, instead of ripping apart her past. Let’s simply forget the fact that she is the daughter of a wealthy man. It’s clear that Stronach is not running for fame and fortune, two things that she already has. Perhaps she truly wants to make a difference instead of sitting on the sidelines like so many other wealthy Canadians. Stronach could make believers out of critics or turn supporters into cynics. Maybe we should let time tell the tale, instead of trying to write it ourselves. let
town,
I
know
this
brands
teacher and people are treating her
speed of light.
Leachman
as if she has a contagious disease.
When
was announced
it
them
male teacher
at
and everyone
town.
containing downloaded child
good gossip,
more
it
it
was
and Grade
that
in
I
made
it
After
Grade 9
so disturb-
pected him. .He was always so a great teacher
who
loved his work. Students even referred to
him
my
this,
friends and
1
were
in
my town was
it
But police
later
with their father will never be the
divided
ing help for his addiction,
wasn’t physically hurting anyone,
probably wouldn't have happened
this.
He
is
now
seek-
which
if
to serve jail time.
a hard road for him, but he can
however,
sat
somewhere
middle. Although
I
people with child
pom
1
demand
for them.
child
pom
is
that
I
The stigma
be more of a
pictures and those
them need
if
way
to
who download
be stopped. The only
they'll ever get help for their
problems
only
is to
open. The less
also felt badly for his wife and
children.
to
Both the people who distribute the
it
websites,
will be
crackdown on child porn websites.
should go unpunished. There
pom
It
life.
There needs
addictions
don't think
he didn't get arrested.
rebuild his
in the
believe that
adding to the problem.
announced
out of
he shouldn’t lose his job or have
Downloading
accidentally.
the public
to deal with, but their relationship
come
there wasn’t a
have done
are
Others thought that because he
could have done anything that
thought he must
young children
have contact with children again.
wouldn’t be child
We
their
can’t even imag-
Not only do they have
denial that our former teacher
repulsive.
what
I
going through.
two groups. Some thought he
can be helped.
inappropriate. first
ine
pom
whispering behind
is
And
same again. However, one good thing did
I,
“creepy” vibes or did anything
At
her back.
should be locked up and never
into
as the “cool”
And he never gave me
teacher.
websites and
That doesn’t happen by accident.
never would have sus-
He was
pom
from his home.
little
12.
guess what is
me
child
confiscated several computers
unsettling for me. This
teacher had taught
ing
was a
also a high school
classes, faculty are avoiding her
Opinion numerous
But while for most people
is
Students are dropping out of her
a local high school
was arrested after child pornography was found on his home computer, it was the hot topic of the
just
as well.
His wife
that a
they traced his credit card to
Letters are
rounds a crime like
Lesley
nice.
not
in a small
news travels fast. And big news travels even faster. So this news must have travelled at the that
I
the question
home
Child porn charge hits
spots
child
pom,
get
it
out in the
demand
there
is
for
the fewer children will
be victimized.
that sur-
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SPOKE, January
26,
2004
— Page 5
Bargaining team
backs down OPSEU cracks By NICK
under pressure
HORTON
resigned.
He
misled,” said Riehl.
felt
the pay increase wasn’t
high enough and was inadequate
Disillusioned, misled and chickened out. These are just a few of the feelings some Conestoga College support staff have towards the Ontario Public Service Employees Union
(OPSEU)
I
felt
given the union’s position. “I
felt
wasn’t different than
it
management’s
my he
bargaining team.
opinion
and
original offer
said.
Lisa Nequest, president of Local
After almost four months without
238,
understood
she
said
why
a contract, support staff at Ontario’s
Riehl resigned as mobilizer and
24 community colleges ratified an agreement over the holidays. Although Conestoga College sup-
happy he didn’t resign from
port
voted 70 per cent
staff
favour of the
new
in
almost took
He was
as of Sept.
illusioned.
I
2003, an additional
2004 and another
A Waterloo Hawks’ player and Conestoga Condors player collide during a women’s soccer game on Jan. 15 at the recreation centre. The Hawks won 5-2.
(the contract offer)
it
personally.
three per cent in
Hawks devour Condors
"He turned around and got everyone so pumped-up for a strike, he
which
contract,
(Photo by Carla Sandham)
is
his
position as secretary.
guarantees a three per cent increase 1,
in
was unacceptable,”
it
am
very, very dis-
just glad he isn't
so far disillusioned that he would choose to leave the union completely,” said Nequest. Nequest understands Santos’s and
half per cent in 2005, they aren’t
happy with the way the bargaining team folded under pressure.
Riehl’s frustration, but believes the
deal wasn’t going to get sweeter.
think
“I
it
is
a good
contract, but
have been
were
“I truly believe that this
we were going
we
basically told
was the
to be offered
without going on strike and even
We
better.
we were going
best
could
it
go have been worth
n’t
to
out,
it
if
I
would-
she said.
strike,”
In a press release, chair of the
I am struggling to understand course material I feel I am having trouble keeping up with my daily
•
OPSEU
bargaining team, Marilou Martin-Benoit, praised the new
Conestoga employee
contract.
“This
it
is
we
and
for less
We
better.
were
wouldn't settle did. 1 wish the bar-
Rob
and
a step for-
are
real
break-
College support echo these comments. John Anderson, which isn’t his real name because of fear of backlash, wasn’t impressed by the way the bargaining team handled the
OPSEU
Santos has good reason to be negotiations,
During
made us
Six ways no,” and “Parity. simple justice.” Countless e-mails were also sent to Conestoga College support staff It’s
enough.
I
Rick Moore, also a pseudonym, believes
their union These e-mails rallied support staff on various topics, including wage increases and ben-
division.
members from
believe three per cent was-
have been through two prior contract disputes and this one was the worse. They chickened out,” he said. n’t
deal?
come
next contract they
Local 238.
might not be so lucky.
efits.
“Yes, we made gains in benefits, but they aren’t benefits that can be utilized by the majority of the
union members,” he
One e-mail read: “When deciding whether or not three per cent a year for each of the next three wage
a reasonable
Moore
offer,
-
Property tax, up five per cent.
-
Heating your home, up.
And
is
darity, er.
Ed
half
when
in
said.
optimistic
much
about a year and a
they go back to the bar-
only think
like
hydro, well,
over.”
Each e-mail ended
change
not
it
will
change
if
we
change the entire bargaining team. But next time, because of things
just wait until the provincial election
will
“I
Gas for the car, way up. House and auto insurance,
through the roof!
is
gaining table.
here are a few things to remember: - Water bill, up nine per cent.
•-
My I
marks reflect challenges
am
feeling
“They promised big things and
OPSEU
posted sheets that featured slogans such as, “Is three per cent a good
-
•
situation.
frustrated.
is
work.
Some Conestoga
member.
years
•
staff don’t
Santos, a Conestoga
College employee
is
throughs.”
gaining team would have done what they said they were going to do,” said
contract
for our
negotiated
we
basically told
new
members,” she said. “Some of the improvements we
ward
a good contract, but
could have been
if
team could have brought us without going on
and we did.” Rob Santos,
it
tutor
the best the bargaining
wouldn’t settle for less
“I think
may need a
This was
it.
with, “In soli-
Riehl, secretary/mobiliz-
Local 238.”
the
provincial
deficit
you CAN IDENTIFY WITH ONE OR MORE OF THESE STATEMENTS PEER SERVICES CAN HELP WITH ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT VISIT STUDENT SERVICE 2B04 IF
being
underestimated and the Liberals only being halfway through their I think the government will have us in the barrel. Why are they going to make it easy on us?”
term,
THE CONTRACT
However, when the union asked Riehl to
sell the latest offer,
now
the current contract, he resigned his position.
“As mobilizer 1 was
selling a point
of view. The next day sell
another and that
I
was is
told to
when
I
Three per cent pay increase in 2003 Three per cent pay increase in
2004 Half per cent pay increase. in 2005
msm
division indoor
News
— SPOKE, January 26, 2004
Page 6
CSI
comedians
to re-evaluate
The Sanctuary should be packed and By
DAWN HASSON
come back. “He appealed to international
also featured in the stand-up
ask to
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) hopes to keep us laughing in the
said
dents,”
“The
Egleston.
stu-
dents responded well to him.”
future.
“As far as comedians go, it will definitely be something we will Sam keep on doing,” said Egleston, CSI’s communications
really
well,”
as comedians go, will
imitated his father yelling at
throughout
specialist
Currently,
television Josol has performed in the top
Asian comedian Ron Josol made students laugh in the the Sanctuary Jan. 7. He will be one of the comedians CSI may
comedy
ming).
he took the lead
in the
work.
Comedy Now on CTV/Comedy network. He was
CSI
In 2001,
the
lifestyle
clubs across the country.
comedy
teenage
his
when he would women.
said
Egleston.
is
Canada’s largest comedy talent has more than agency and professional comedians 200 throughout Canada.
Canada. Josol joked about his heritage in his noon show at Conestoga. He
catch
years
him with
come
to the
using
its
to
events Low
is
hosting
FLIP
series
Conestoga (CSI)
come
its
Students
re-evaluating
is
Inc.
events
its
calendar because of moderate
(funky,
The comedians who work at Yuk Yuk’s perform countless shows
to
DAWN HASSON
By
contract with
the
and information programIt airs on the Omni2 net-
gets
turnouts
disappointing
school by
Yuk Yuk’s Canada.
Josol
comedians the school by using
special
CSI gets comedians
him
future
comedians to schools for a
reasonable price. The association
in
keep on doing.” Sam Egleston, CSI communications
offers
the
as
Yuk Yuk’s Canada, which
with
Filipino-Canadian comedian
first
be
will definitely
something we
However, CSI might reconsider some of the comedians who have
comedians do
far it
specialist.
come to the school in the past. "Some comedians flop and get heckled by the students and some
struggles
his
“As
come-
rethinks
of laughs
full
dy show Comedy Club 54. Rogers Cable filmed a short documentary on his life called Different But the Same. It covered
stu-
CSI
to
in
inns
at
and
universities across
contract
resorts,
colleges
restaurants,
and and
Canada.
some events. About 100 people came to the Welcome Back Blow Out Bash on Jan. 8. This came as no surattendance at
prise to staff at CSI.
“A
lot
of our pubs have been
attended moderately and
GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
I
think
opens our eyes again that things need to be continuously transformed and need to appeal it
Winter, 2004
just
to the student population,” said
(Room 2B04
Register In Student Services
Ext. 3360)
Ethan Miller, CSI’s vice-president of activities.
Sam
Egleston, CSI’s
nications
specialist,
commusaid
the
event was already on the schedule so they
GROUPS/
#
WORKSHOPS
OF
REGISTER BY ..
'
'
...
it.
it
again,” Egleston said.
There wasn’t enough time
to
advertise the event since it was held within four days of students returning to school from
'
V,
J
>
;
the winter break.
_
Miller said monthly planning might be done instead of having
GLBT Message Ongoing
(gay,
to hold
.•
,
Board
had
probably wouldn’t do
.
.
SESSIONS
FACILITATOR
START DATE
“We
Barb Kraler
Register online at
lesbian, bisexual,
www.conestogac.on.ca
transgender)
Click student
a yearly calendar.
“We
should not necessarily
assume we have calendar
a static events
does not change with student enthusithat
asm,” said Miller.
services/resources
Egleston
said
successful
events have had a theme, such
Virtual
Mature
Ongoing
Click student services office
Joy Tomasevic
/
Student
Halloween, Mardi Gras and the toga party events. as the
Community “Student interests
Relaxation
1
Techniques
February 10
February 11
change. And so
th
Brenda Anderson
pm 4:00 pm
th
2:30
should our events.”
&
Ethan
CSI
Jennifer
Meksula
Miller,
vice-president
However, Miller said the blow wasn’t a complete
out bash
* Public
4
February 2
nd
Speaking Anxiety Group
bust.
Week of February 9
Shawna th
Bernard Jeannie
&
McLean
“The turnout was moderate was a buzz going on.
but there It's
not
like
people
weren’t
dancing.
“They were out on the floor; were having a good
they
time,” he said. Staff at
*
Test Anxiety
4
February 2
nd
Group *When
towards
Week of February 9
Joan Magazine th
Once
a time
Every attempt is made to accommodate the timetables and place have been established, we will contact you or you can check in with us if you
prefer.
Some workshops have established times and rooms. Check when you
events in the future. “If a business is not re-evalu-
and re-imaging themselves and reinventing themselves every single day, then eventually something is going to go wrong. The business world changes. The college interests changes. Student change. And so should our ating themselves
signing up for these groups, please leave a copy of your timetable.
of the majority of registrants.
CSI will be working improving student
register.
events,” said Miller.
News
Studying By
DARREN SMITH
This year they have noticed an increase in college students going to the university in Sydney.
K.O.M consultants came to the Doon campus of Conestoga
"We have about 70
College Jan. 14 to entice students to the University of Western
dents
this
"This
Sydney in Australia. The company helps with the
year,"
number we've
First-year graphic
design
universities in the
Australia
in
United Kingdom. Owners Ron and Susanne Kelly
started 14 years ago with two other partners. The other partners
have since left but their initials remain in the company name. In January 2003 there were
more than 300 students across Canada starting their graduate and undergraduate studies in the two countries according to K.O.M representative Helen McCart.
The numbers
same
are the
for
and
Zitella
Thompson
are consider-
guarantees two years' credit towards their degree. Most of the degrees in Australia are three
ing
further
background in jourand graphic
nalism,
advertising
design.
What appeals
it
to Zitella
would be something "1 think it would be
being the
in a different
same
interesting
culture doing
done different
it's
"If
I
design
is
program
university
graphic them.
McCart
is
different.
from Ontario." Both students said there local
years but some, like the engineering degree, run for four years.
that
"A
lot
no
This
campus
that's
its
of the Conestoga students
are very ambitious," said McCart. "It's a wonderful college."
a
is
McCart's
but
couple
McCart
have to go far away
Conestoga offers
students and is well respected within Ontario for the type of courses offered.
for
appeals to
said
variety to
thing," said Zitella, "and
how
seeing
January she said.
this
Daniella
Michelle
them
years' credit in the universi-
four-year program. For students having a three-year college diploma the university
stu-
going to the University of Western Sydney, as it would give
several
two ty's
study
and two
from the Conestoga
graphic design program can get
had."
dents
They represent
Students
McCart.
application process on behalf of Canadian students wanting to
overseas.
with me," said Thompson, long as the university is good." line
"as
college stu-
said
the largest
is
down under
the land
in
K.O.M
first
of times will
time on be here
tries to
each term.
return
Feb.
17
between 10 and 2 p m.
DARREN SMITH remember
"This really helps people who have trouble getting information off the page," said Greshan.
the course, strategies for student
The computer programs and
Many
students
success, takes
it
but
some
Lynn
topics
applies student.
disability
one step
strategist
in
them
Her goal
is
will
further.
services
Learning
Greshan the
specifically to
takes
course and the
to
come up with
a
up the information they need and find ways to work around any
services offered to students is not special treatment but extra aids to
help
difficulty
they
may
have. If a
student has difficulty read-
reach
their
full
potential.
"The goal is to help students produce to the best of their abilities," said Greshan.
strategy to help students pick
processing
students
Assistance
is
offered to students
whatever area they require help
in in.
They
are
still
responsible for
producing their own work and assignments Greshan said.
A
learning disability refers to a
ing Greshan wants to look at the
variety of disorders affecting the
process they use to read to find
acquisition,
out
if
they understand and
com-
prehend what they've read. If a
student has this difficulty
they can use the Kurzweil reader.
under-
retention,
and weakest subject. in one subject doesn't indicate a learning prob-
show what
the specific
problem
ty
it's
in
life
you know there's a difficulworth finding out about,"
reading, writing and mathematics.
computer read it back while viewing it on the screen.
person with a learning disability will
ty
have a larger difference between
achieve their educational goals.
she said.
A
"It is
Whatever the services
never too
late."
difficulty disabili-
will
help
students
Multiculturalism
Canada?
English your second
Have you recently language? Are you on international student visa, of landed immigrant status, or did your family originate from a country other than Canada? Have you recently emigrated from a war-torn country? Are you dealing with issues such as culture shock, unfamiliarity with college or community resources, racism, or a lack of cultural familiarity? Will you be experiencing a Canadian winter for the
first
Is
time?
becoming enriched more and more with students from various cultural backgrounds. This creates a wonderful opportunity for growth, learning, and diversity. However, it can also pose transition issues for those who are new to the country and the college.
Our college community
Feb. 5.
Conestoga Students
is
you need support dealing with these transitions, help is available. You can talk to your teachers, classmates, friends, or counsellors in Student Services. The Multicultural Support Group offered through Student Services provides an opportunity to meet new people and talk about issues related to being in a new country. The Peer Host Service offers one-on-one matches with your peers for the purpose of support and friendship. To learn more about resources at the college and in the community, visit
you
feel
Student Services.
A message from Student
Services
(CSI)
backyard pond. Students and faculty are asked to get pledges prior to the jump, to help raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Approximately $2,500 raised last year.
CSI
who
organize the event,
more students
hoping to
is
is
helping to
wants to see
get involved in school
and raising money. Brock is planning to add different twists to spirit
this year's
event to
make
it
more
fun.
"This year we're going to be judging the plungers on the runway.
You
can dress up as anybody,
be a
bused to Conestoga College to participate in the Polar Plunge activities.
Students or faculty can pick up pledge forms and put their name on a sign-up sheet at the CSI office in order to enter. Entrants
who
raise
$50 or more
win
Fit For Heart gear from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, such as baseball caps,
are also eligible to
Thermoses, sports bags,
T-shirts,
pullover shirts, cookbooks, exercise
it
will
Paramedics, lifeguards and an ambulance will be on the scene to ensure that nobody falls beneath the ice when they jump into the 2- by 1
15-foot hole. First-year law
and security adminbeing asked to
istration students are
volunteer as security for the event in
order to gain
CSI
some volunteer
will also
hours.
be organizing a pub
bunch of fun, and hey, who doesn't want to get hypothermia?" Brock
night in the evening to celebrate the
jokes.
Tease-Freeze with music and alco-
As
well as dressing up to
more
make
Conestoga College will be competing this year with the University of Guelph to see which school can raise the most things
interesting,
hol being served.
They
will also be giving
order
come
to
encourage students
who
ple entered the Polar Plunge.
clothing on you, you can't
as
we
University of) Guelph, I'd
beat I'd
really like to
(the
students
for
naked."
she
said.
"And
keep the thongs
let's
make
mum."
any
plan to enter this
"You have to have some
be pretty the
to
to the fun-filled event.
year's Polar Plunge.
long
away
four free trips to Daytona, Fla., in
The school winner will be determined by how much money is raised when compared to how many peo"As
Naked
Polar Plunge called the Bear
Brock has one request
pledges.
happy, but If
Inc.
hosts the Polar Plunge every year, where students help raise money for charity by jumping into the college's
studies student
scan written work and then have
to
Students need to start taking cold showers and practising their backstroke in preparation for Conestoga College's annual Polar Plunge on
said.
Plans are in the works to have students from the University of Guelph
monitor.
"If
moved from your home country
$3,000 mark," Brock
Debbie Brock, a third-year special
later
strength
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER:
RYAN CONNELL
this year.
until
This program allows students to the
By
said
tion.
like
the Polar Plunge
mats and yoga balls, or a Timex Ironman Watch with a heart rate
Greshan.
studies
out at
chill
beat their record by raising $3,000
students
verbal and/or non-verbal informa-
particular
Jan. 14.
go through school not knowing a problem
Some
exists
in
Doon
Plan to
was
areas are.
standing, organization or use of
People have various degrees of
at
Not doing well
"There has to be a big difference," said Greshan. "It's this difference counsellors look for." Learning disabilities are often suggested by a sudden low academic achievement or achievement that is maintained only by extremely high levels of effort and support. Educational testing offered through disability services will
and
(left)
Helen
their strongest
lem.
Thompson
Daniella Zitella look over educational opportunities at the University of Western Sydney. K.O.M. representative
McCart was
Students reach their potential with help from disability services By
(Photo by Darren Smith)
First-year graphic design students Michelle
sort of
jump
in
please,
to a mini-
Page 8
— SPOKE, January 26, 2004
News
New Year’s Eve By
RYAN CONNELL
SPOKE, January
is
26,
2004
— Page 9
relived at rez
bands were donated by Conestoga Students Inc.
Students dressed up
in their for-
Security had a list of all formalgoers and their birth dates, which
mal evening gowns and suits to square dance and do the YMCA dance at the residence’s annual semi-formal event on Jan. 15. The Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre’s semi-formal attracted a crowd of 70 residents and guests out of the approximately 530 students in the residence. This year’s event doubled last year’s attendance, with only 33
trying to use their identifications at
tickets sold in 2003. Tickets cost
the sports bar.
$20 each, which was an increase from the $ 2 per person or $20 per
student
couple ticket price
they tried to use the
1
The
last year.
was
event
Edelweiss Sports
held
Bar and
600 Doon Valley Rd.,
the
at
Grill,
in their
ban-
quet room.
Resident adviser Debbie Brock, a third-year special
studies student
who
organized the event, said the semi-formal exceeded her expectations.
went a
“It
lot better
than expect-
ed,” she said. “I personally didn’t
expect much."
The semi-formaTs theme was celebrating the new year, where all partygoers counted down to midnight at the end of the night to recreate
New
Year's Eve. Students
blew horns, kissed and celebrated
when
the clock hit 12 a.m.
Brock was worried some students wouldn't participate
in
New
the
Year’s activities. “Not a lot of people got to spend New Year's together (in Kitchener).
They got
to
get to spend here,”
she
into the
spend
home
friends back
it
said.
it
with their
but they didn’t
with their friends “Everybody got
countdown which
I
was
very excited about." Students were served a cold buffet
and could purchase alcohol.
Students were given wristbands the door to either verify they
at
were
old -enough to drink alcohol or they
were underage. Age-verified wri
were provided by residence management, that verified which students were able to drink.
Brock said there was some trouble with students presenting fake
IDs.
Those who were caught were
prohibited from the semi-formal’s bar, but
it
didn't stop the students
from leaving the banquet room and
"They got
else
who
pretty
mouthy with our
security.
Unfortunately,
ID of someone
so that wasn't very smart," Brock said. lives in residence,
The evening’s entertainment was provided by Conestoga resident Glen Sutherland of DJ Fright, a second-year computer programming analyst student. Sutherland has provided entertainment for the residence's semiformals in the past and for many other various functions. Sutherland promotes his services www.djfright.com. His music got the students
at
(Photos by Ryan Connell)
Top, Jonelle Bolduc, Brennan
on the dance floor with slow dancing, square dancing, grinding and mimicking their favourite artists. A wide range of music was played including the Village People, Cotton Eyed Joe and Missy Elliot. Brock said it wasn't too hard to get students on the dance floor. “There was some interesting active
Kincaid, Katelyn Hamilton
Samantha Dykstra enjoy
New Year’s Left, all of
cart.
It
was
festivities.
the guys did the
“lawnmower” for the male spot dance for the evening.
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— Page 10
Psychic
wows
students
in
the Sanctuary Dan Valkos By
gets good reviews
DAWN HASSON
comedian Valkos
Students at Conestoga College were happy with psychic entertainer
Dan Valkos, who came
impressed and Ethan Miller, vice-
“Students were intrigued," said
president of student activities for
Conestoga Students
He tive
Inc. (CSI).
said he received a lot of posi-
comments from
students in the
happen every
that
year.
He
offers
classes
psychic
in
development, meditation and, of course, he gives psychic readings. Valkos has been involved in the psychic field for 30 years. He is the former director of the
Enlightenment
Paranormal Centre.
He
hallways, as well as from students
who
comedian.”
a part of CSI’s tradi-
events
tional
to the
school Jan. 14.
after is
has taught psychic develop-
Valkos has been coming to the
ment and reincarnation workshops at more than 40 colleges, and he has been a guest psychic on more
last few years, and keep him coming. works and it's a nice thing for
than 150 radio stations in North America. His own show, the Universal
stood
in line to get their three
answered by Valkos.
free questions
school for the
CSI hopes “It
to
students,” said Miller. “It’s a differ-
ent thing to
do rather than have
Monday
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the
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far at the college
provide. "It's
said the meals have been well received
Preikschas said he enjoys being really busy and is excited about the new menu
variety to
the students.
enjoyed his experience so
cook," said
meals fail then we’re back to the drawing board trying something else,” he said.
This year cafeteria management hired a
more
to
success we’ll continue to serve them.
of the chef.
professional chef to bring
more fun
things
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Conestoga College might not have an amazing selection of food for students, but it’s not bad and it's getting better.
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Annual alumni soccer tournament kicks off Jan. 31 in rec centre By JENNIFER
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tournament comprised of 2003-2004 varsity college teams, including Conestoga’s team.
This weekend former Conestoga College athletes are
coming back
The
event,
and Feb.
to play for their
which
will
will
start
1,
be held on Jan. 31 at
8:30 a.m.
on
school.
Saturday with the men’s teams playing
Two men’s and two women’s teams made up of Conestoga alumni will be taking over
Then, on Sunday, the women's teams will
first.
also play at 8:30 a.m.
Also on Sunday, there
the recreation centre to play in the annual
alumni soccer tournament. This is the 10th annual women’s and 6th annual men’s tournament.
party from
12 to
1
will
be a skating
p.m., followed by an
alumni hockey game, complete with hot
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The women are athletes from the years 1990 to 2003 and the men are athletes from years 1984 to 2003. There are also eight other teams in the
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to diversify students’ thoughts
Photos hope By RYAN
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that learning about family diversity
creates a space for children to cele-
A
photography exhibit to cele-
was on
brate family diversity
play in the blue
room
cafeteria at
Conestoga College on Jan.
The photo-text exhibit, Our Family: Portraits ot
Kinds
view,
ter,
multiracial,
and
physically
mentally challenged, gay and
single-parented,
bian-parented, interfaith,
les-
and multi-generational
point
of
themselves and their
reflected
in
curricu-
the
lum," Secrett said. “I it
want each viewer of the exhibthat individuals can
to believe
make
a
difference
creating
in
awareness and acceptance just by taking small steps in the right direction."
The
families.
The photography display was
families.
believe children have the
I
families
of Families, celebrated a variety of families, including: adoptive, fos-
all
“From an educator’s right to see
14.
called In all
brate and appreciate
dis-
exhibit helped demonstrate
that there are
happy and flourishing kinds, that children
directed towards early childhood
families of
education students and educators, but all Conestoga College students
can be hurt by stereotyping and prejudice, how children feel about
from 10:30
unique aspects of their families, to value difference, and that they need models for accepting what may not
were invited
to
view
it
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
all
be the “norm.” Two family diversity workshops
The exhibit organizer felt the workshop was informative and very hands-on
were held featuring the
photo
exhibit.
The
first
workshop began
at
4:30
p.m. and was facilitated by firstyear early childhood education stu-
for the students.
Tye-Robins. Ashly were asked to focus on one of the portraits and brainstorm ideas on how early childhood educators could, for example, be more welcoming to an immigrant family
Many photographs
in a child-care setting.
exhibit
dent
Each photograph included background information on the family members and provided insight about their feelings toward each other. The photographs were taken by Gigi Kaeser with text explanations
by Peggy Gillespie. The two
run
a
called
non-profit
organization
Family Diversity Projects
Founded organization works
Inc. in Massachusetts.
in
to
1998, the eliminate prejudice, stereotyping,
and harassment of people
who
feel
discriminated against for various reasons.
Exhibit organizer Shelley Secrett, a former
Conestoga College early
childhood education student, thinks
Participants
Secrett
felt
the
(Photo by Ryan Connell)
on Jan.
depicting a wide range of
families were on display
at the family diversity
14.
workshop was
informative and very hands-on for the students.
“Students appreciated being challenged in this way and they left the workshop wanting to make a difference already in their field placements,” Secrett said. An evening workshop was facili-
by Sara Maki and Aislinn Clancy from the Kitchener YMCA. The workshop was open to the tated
virtual child-care centre
workshop
Students Inc.
information about the family por-
dren, families and individuals.
by focus-
ing on a particular demographic.
The
The workshops were sponsored by the early childhood education program, the alumni association, Conestoga College’s women’s resource group, and Conestoga
Special by Norma Simon that was on display at the photo exhibit, by speaking to Judy in the early childhood education building. The book is for sale by cash or cheque for $20. Secrett can be contacted for more
ing awareness in the minds of chil-
community of early childhood educators where participants created a
considered
resources, staff training and hiring,
and parent communication. The workshop gave an opportunity to openly look at the sensitive issues faced by child-care centres and offered suggestions for creat-
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Beware before signing on
26,
2004
— Page 13
lease’s dotted line
By JASON MIDDLETON your
It’s
first
Landlords must also ensure the is heated to at least 21 C. Now, lets say you miss your dog and decide to bring home a pet to your “no pels allowed” apartment
time and you arc a
building
bit scared.
You don’t know guy
front of
in
paper
is
the rules and the you pushing the
intimidating.
building.
However, you’ve been apartments and this one
Landlords cannot say pets are not
to a lot of is
allowed
the best
yet.
pet
You
get
ready to sign, but the question is do you understand what you're
The
signing?
for
their
first
ORHT
rep said, "A landlord
can turn away a prospective tenant if he knows they have a pet.
For many students, putting their name on a lease goes hand-in-hand in their
a building unless your
lot and the owner does not clean up after the -pel, according to the ORHT.
your pen out and you’re
with a sigh of relief
in
barking a
is
However, il a tenant comes in, even signing something agreeing not to
search
home away from
have a pet and they bring one in, s nothing the landlord can
home. According
there
do.”
Waterloo’s
to University of off-campus housing officer, Roni Destreich, students should know what they are looking
Students leaving for a workterm or co-op placement have an option of sub-letting their room, but when
for in a lease before they sign any-
doing so the student must check
thing.
with the landlord beforehand. Subletting is where someone
“1 just tell
just
them
that they
should
be reading the lease because
most leases are standard.
If they
don’t
should
either have the landlord explain it to them or that they at least have
someone look over it with them to them what they
services
understand
it
they
and explain
don’t understand.”
Destreich said this for
is
a big step
many
big
students. "I think that’s a fear for students who have
never lived off-campus.
commitment make.” Before
that
they
It’s
have
the to
anything Destreich suggests students check out at least five different apartment listings. "It’s
look
Conestoga
College’s student housing list allows stu-
dents a chance to check out local housing options. A search can be done based on location, gender preference, facilities available and other important things that influ-
ence
how happy
a person will be as
a tenant.
signing
very
important that they
and different compare prices and
at different areas
dwellings to
what’s being offered,”
Destreich
Destreich gives students a checklist that allows them to evaluate the apartment. “It’s very important that they do take a look at everything. Flush toi-
on showers, check for water pressure and talk to current lets,
turn
students
A man
But what happens once you’ve moved in, thrown some paint on those ugly walls (if you can) and throw your first party? That broken door or hole in the wall can lead to eviction if the situation
not handled properly.
is
The Ontario
who
are living there,” said
Housing
helps solve disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication, regulates rent increases and educates landlords and tenants about the rights and obligations
each
under
has
Tenant
the
Protection Act.
refused to give her
last
landlord (if they are there) can serve an eviction notice for damage
and gives the tenant seven days to pay for the damage or fix it. If it is done the landlord then cancels the notice. If it is not done the landlord can proceed to the tribunal and try for an eviction and an order to cover
the cost.”
Destreich says student often complain about landlords not following through on repairs and that
comes
when
By KATE
VANDEVEN
the
into the unit with-
out 24 hours’ notice.
adventure and a world of media and
but
across the college.”
Diving
in the
Red
Sea, climbing
Vietnam and hitchhiking across Europe don’t sound like the activities of your average Conestoga employee. However, this doesn’t even begin mountains
to
in
cover the adventures the new
chair of
Mark
media and
liberal studies,
What
ers though,
interact with students.
He
says, “Part of
gy has been going
my
some
methodolo-
into the class-
practical,
to get-
hands-on
experience with the students.”
Derro, has experienced so far
in his life.
By the age of 1, he had travelled most of Ontario, by 15 he had canoed across most of the province and by 18 he had hitchhiked across 1
“I’m looking forward to
experience with students.”
Mark Derro, and liberal
Europe.
And
Derro has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates. So how did he end for the last 10 years.
Conestoga College? After a decade of being overseas, Derro decided it was time to come home to Canada. He says he was at a point in his life where he needed to find a job up
at until
he retired
my
initial visit
a huge
Destreich.
“Most landlords will try and work things out with everyone living in the house although always work.”
doesn’t
it
make
sure they are going to be suf-
And
and
effective.”
if this
doesn’t work, “I like
to say everything
is
If it’s not
continually revise
firmly written
working, we'll
it.”
Although Derro has only been working at the college for less then two months, he says he is excited to be working here and feels he has a fantastic team to work with. Before coming to the college, Derro was in the United Arab Emirates, where he set up a media program. The mandate of the program was to allow Emiratis the opportunity to
enough about media so
learn
within the country.
client,
adds.
this
program,
all
the
matter where Derro
is
situated,
he
on a “team approach.” “I don’t think one person can make a decision as good as if we get a group of people together and come up with a decision that encompasses different perspecrelies
In his time here,
would have
to
held by ex-patriots. However, no
Derro says he
like to strengthen the posi-
in the
and its programs community.
However, he says realistically happen “with a flip of
a light switch.”
He
figures this will
“It’s more realistic to maintain open channels of communication with the client-base, the employeebase and the info-structure within the college to make sure whatever changes we do are examined, to
departments, not only within the
where you’re not getting along with one or two of them, you can’t break your contract because you’re not getting along with your roommate,” said students,
I’m involved with the who is the student,” Derro
if
the position the college has in the
the last
media and liberal studies, has Arab Emirates, where he spent 10 years teaching and designing a media program.
sions
be a 10-
recently returned from the United
the
issues
reporting and media positions were
I
potential to assist in maintaining
community, but also to expand it. I also saw the opportunity to make some changes and allow for interaction between
in
can make better deci-
believe
this will not
saw on
roommate
the
can be a real problem because if you signed a 12-month agreement and you’re living with four other
Prior "I
looking
international
of
studies
tion the college
for.
roommate
they could take important positions
and Conestoga was in his top two. Derro says, “The challenge of the job fit perfectly with what I was“I
Mark Derro, the new chair
chair ofmedia
at
he could work
(Photo by Kate Vandeven)
some hands-on
getting
residences,
you’re living out
in butter.
rooms. I’m looking forward ting
“When
community
ficient
his determination to
is
in
problems while renting apartments cannot be solved easily by moving to another room.
Derro apart from oth-
sets
else
possibilities
studies,
liberal
someone
Landlords can evict you if someone they don’t know is renting out an apartment from you. Unlike
landlord
to
for a temporary period of time.
name, said that damage to an apartment can be a big problem, “The
their privacy is threatened
Colleen, a representative from the
ORHT who
of ideas,
Rental
(ORTH)
Tribunal
Destreich.
says.
room
rents out a
Students looking for an apartment can find i, to be a fough experience. Once the place of your dreams, be aware that if you do not behave properly you could end up on the street. Landlords can also turn away prospective tenants if he or she knows they have a pet.
to 15-year challenge.
tives.”
Despite facing this lenge to get
in his life,
back
new
chal-
Derro also wants
into canoeing, finish
his
PhD
the
day before, a challenge
education, live each day to its fullest and make the world a better place then it was
in itself.
in
all
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make
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2004
26,
Drive safe ads look
curb accidents
to
By JASON They
are
not
NOE
for the
weak of
lree and Waterloo regional police also contributed $ 1 27,500 in funding for the campaign.
heart.
“They are going
New
graphic
advertisements
depicting car accidents are currently hitting
television screens, radio
newspapers and billboards
stations,
attention,” said
to get people’s
Waterloo regional
police public affairs co-ordinator Olat Heinzel. "They examine the
worst case scenarios that can often occur when people do not drive
an attempt to reduce the number of accidents on the region’s road-
responsibly.
ways.
to
The Region of Waterloo organcampaign named Drive to Stay Alive and it is aiming to reduce the number of motorists
Heinzel hopes the public is impacted by the messages because
injured or killed by five per cent
“The Ministry of Transportation estimates that every fatality costs
in
ized the
annually.
Some
of the advertise-
ments illustrate babies flying out of back seats and killing their mothers, accident victims going to
morgues and body bags being The advertisements began
closed.
running on Jan.
The
19.
campaign
safety
was
launched as a result of the alarming
some
morbid sometimes
It’s
people.”
motorist fatalities are not only tragic, but also costly to the region.
the
economy almost $8
million in
and indirect costs,” said Heinzel. “These advertisements will remind everyone who is a driver that the onus on safety is really on each individual. We all have a part to play.” direct
Mark Whaley,
a Waterloo city
increase in traffic accidents across
councillor,
Waterloo Region.
people do not have a clear understanding of the consequences of
than
2002, more
In
1,630 accidents occurred in
the region, resulting in 31 fatalities,
a 33 per cent increase since 1998.
They hope
the graphic nature of the
advertisements will
send a clear message to drivers about the risks
believes
that
The
as
The
Two
Furious,
Furious and the
Fast and
Fast
youth that
will
something
happen overnight. Consistent and blunt messages will eventually hit home.” The advertisements focus on the importance of wearing seat belts and the risks of speeding, which are geared toward young adults. CKCO-TV produced the commercials and they will be aired in regular rotation on their channel. Sports anchorman Jim Van Home
not
that
will
even voiced the advertisements for
it’s
the region.
easy targets
Two
Whaley. “This message is also reinforced by automobile manufacturers who target young people with their cars that go from zero to well beyond the speed limit in the
it
in
Idling vehicles
movie Torque send clear messages to
have a positive effect on many people over an extended period of time," said Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr. “It is think
crashes
By
latest racer
of not driving safely. "I
Cambridge firefighters help Keith Canning examine his car after he slid and hit an iron fence on King in Cambridge on Jan. 13. That day, blowing snow and slippery roads caused more than 80
Street
young
speeding.
“Such movies
(Photo by Petr Cihacek)
Car troubles
cool to speed,” said
blink of an eye.”
DAWN HASSON
Getting your car to cold winter months
at least five to
warm
"tip,
start
in the
If
A car
will
10 minutes to especially with the cold
weather. But leaving your car running unattended only makes it an easy
Whaley, a father of two young applauds the campaign because he feels it will make peo-
target for thieves.
ple realize the dangers of not driv-
police service, said the best
adults,
if you’re in it, or other people around.”
tough.
is
needs
car
who
Olaf Heinzel,
is
in charge of
public affairs for Waterloo regional
way
to
ing safely.
prevent car theft would be to get a
“The nature of these ads is quite graphic, but in a world where shock value is an everyday tool in advertising, I think the messaging
block heater.
really works.”
outlet.
unit that
is
It is
is
you’re in a parking
go
there are
thieves
lot,
for cars that are hidden
from view. “If- you ’re parked
in the
back of
the building, your vehicle is likely to be stolen. Thieves
do
more won’t
they’re going to get caught,” said Heinzel. it if
Keep your
car in a parking area
with other cars. theft
This will prevent
while the car
warm
while you
it
alone and
sits
your car
two keys, one for the ignition and one to lock the doors while your
probably the
safest
and
car
warms
“Thieves take the cars and they
and “They could be Montreal, put on a ship
sold,” said Heinzel.
taken to
and sent overseas.” Heinzel said the Hyundai Tyberon is popular with thieves. Chrysler products are among
common
other
vans are popular with thieves.”
Older vehicles are stolen
“The only problem with this is smash the windows,
thieves.
“They're only stolen
the thief can
wqnts to take drive it and ditch
just
“Your car may need only five minwarm up in the morning and then you’re good to go.” The unit costs about $100 to install and keeps your car warm
Heinzel. “Wherever you're parked, keep an eye on the car.” Drivers can also keep their cars in
said Heinzel.
you don’t have in
to
the morning,
warn up your car which
will
also
save on gas.
“A
starters.
Waterloo
the
trend,
students
it
warms
in the
your
PITCH-IN!
still
more
someone
it
somewhere,”
However, sometimes vehicles are broken into because a thief sees something valuable inside, like a
“One of
Conestoga
the
main things
sider with thieves
what
be careful.
vehicles are
tive to thieves
up.
thief is less likely to steal
“Some
at
if
for a joyride;
it
stereo system.
regional
police haven’t seen car theft as a
College should
Heinzel suggested staying vehicle while
a garage or purchase electric car
While
less
because they are less attractive to
up.
or break the lock to get in,” said
through the cold winter night, so
are
that
steal,” said
cheapest solution,” said Heinzel. utes to
vehicles
stolen.
“Chrysler products are easy to Heinzel. “Their mini-
up.
Heinzel also suggested keeping
installed into
Luxury or sporty vehicles are often stolen to sell for their valuable parts. are exported to other countries
a small heating
engine by a mechanic, and then you can plug it into a household “It
if
is
is
to con-
to ask yourself
their intent?” said Heinzel.
He
encourages students at Conestoga College to always be on
attrac-
than others,” said
Heinzel.
the alert.
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News
2004
Paul Martin
Profile:
He wants a more focused and active government By JEFF
MORLEY
When
it
mad cow
develop-
disease, the United
and other
Martin was sworn Globe and
issues are also on the agenda for
was
the
Paul
Ottawa native. Martin came to Ottawa from Windsor with his family when he
end of a
the
plan
missile
States’
into office Dec. 12, the
Mail said
economic
Security,
ment,
Liberal era. Despite being a self-
made
Martin has millionaire, pledged to uphold the social stan-
was eight years
old.
His father,
was also involved in politics. He was away a lot visiting his Windsor constituency and
dards of his late father.
Paul Martin
Martin swept the Liberal leadermore than 93 per cent of the ballots. His current
fulfilling
his
Martin
consistently argued in
ship vote with
political record is also impressive.
CBC
Sr.
Sr.,
political
duties.
article,
favour of social programs, such as
Martin, as finance chair, was able
health care and old-age security.
to balance five consecutive federal
These same ideals can be seen in Prime Minister Martin’s agenda.
According
to
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Martin hopes to guide
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said that he wants a
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The phone’s By AIMEE WILSON
We
new
have entered a
genera-
comes
Well,
we’re talking about wire-
if
phones that is. Twenty years ago we were introduced to the cellphone, a mobile less
way of side in
calling
basically
you'll be late or
having
to
say
by your case of emergencies.
Now
those
ancient
it
brick-sized
phones have been replaced with minis that can fit into a breast
Ten years ago, second generation or digital phones as we know them, became the newest fad. Now in Canada, it's picture phones that have become the coolest item to possess. But just as people rush out
buy the latest models, Japan whipping up something new. to
is
the Third Generation is
phone more commonly known
3G
phone. Japan launched
or what as the
product in 2001
and Europe
them
in the spring
starting selling
of 2003. Without jargon, the
the technical
all
3G phone
basically a phone, the Internet and an entertainment centre in the palm of your is
hand. these phones have that no
other does
is
a
new mobile system
able to operate with a greater range
of frequencies.
Therefore,
greater bandwidth,
with
user will
the
have global positioning capabilibe able to conduct video conferencing while in a taxi, surf the
ties,
Internet,
listen
to
the
radio and
have the capability to download as if they were at a land-based computer. But unless you are planning
move
overseas, don’t expect to
your local Radio Shack. According to Lou Bellai, Rogers find
it
AT&T the
— Page 17
your privacy
when
According
to 3gmegastore.com, a based in London, your information and
England,
entertainment will be a click away. As their website notes. "Just think of 3g as penicillin, you do not
know how it
it
works but you are glad
does.”
Or
you?
are
An
article recently
of London, England
published out
made
this
new
high-tech handset an issue of concern. (formerly National
Children’s Homes), one of UK’s leading children’s charities, is con-
cerned about the possibility of a massive rise in child pornography If anyone buys the new mobile phones with cash, it makes them almost impossible to trace. Therefore, this makes
offences. Internet
pedophiles undetectable since there is no record of who owns the handLikewise, users with pay-as-
set.
you-go phone plans will be invisible to law enforcements as well. “The Internet is about to go mobile and that could make many things
more
difficult to
NCH
detect,” said
prevent or
Internet consult-
John Carr, in the article. Although this technology isn’t available on Canadian soil yet, it’s ant
What
to
it’s
...
2004
NCH
pocket.
It’s
you
26,
to latest trends.
company
tion.
the
considered a late-comer
still it
for
SPOKE, January
at
director of merchandising,
product would be way too
expensive to
make
in
Canada
at this
time and in return a very expensive
product to purchase.
“It
wouldn't
make any
sense,” he said. Since Europe and Japan have the lead in advanced technology, Canada is
just a matter of time until
it is.
“From my understanding
there's
approximately 400,000 websites with child pornography on the Internet," said Det. Ian
the
child
Lamond. of
exploitation
section of police services. But, although these phones could present some roadblocks, Lamond
Toronto
seemed confident about tracking
down “It’s
sexual predators. (Photo by Aimee Wilson)
certainly a matter of con-
cern,” said
With
just
adding,
“It’s
hide themselves
making
it.
Lamond, adding, up with
always have to keep emerging technology. another
way
to
It’s
away from law enforcement.” According
to
new cellphone technology emerging you never know when your
“We
our job to find out who’s
privacy concerns. Picture phones are
Eventually they're going to
already being banned in change rooms.
Imagine the exploitation
get caught.”
Lamond. about 90 per
Although
these
phones
will
be
cent of what they refer to as child sex-
extremely practical (for example,
in
ual abuse, is
emergency you can access your
loca-
“It’s
made in North America. being made right here,” he said.
tion right off the
an
phone) they also pose
that
could
occur by someone secretly taking a few pictures
from within the walls of a
change room and having the send
it
ability to
immediately through e-mail.
privacy
may be
exploited.
So while companies continue spit out
screens, larger bandwidth and
own
at
and instantaneous access lead us to be our own victims?
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STUDENTS
INC.
)
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Health
STD cases on By JENNIFE R
SPOKE, January
the rise
2004
26,
— Page 19
Canada
in
O RMSTON
get caught off guard.
who
dents
Are you a woman who has had more than 0 sexual partners? If so, there is a 60 per cent chance you have the human papillomavirus, more commonly known as genital warts, said Dianne
are
And
for stu-
relationships,
in
open communication between
part-
1
Roedding, a public health
nurse
with the Waterloo Region
AIDS
and
STD
ners
Since the
late
Students should not assume anytionship.
They should
establish
they are
monogamous
or not, she
“You want to be sure you’re the only one your partner is sleeping
1990s there has
If
many
"The
people so
Gary Thede, pharmacist
condoms
instances of
HIV
infection
are also increasing.
A
2003 Health Canada survey found the majority of Canadian students believed there was a cure for HIV. However, for the 55,000 Canadians infected with HIV and AIDS, it was 100 per cent preventwithout a doubt,
will,
result in their death.
Students should also be aware there has been a recent outbreak of
STDs being spread through oral Many students opt for oral sex
sex.
instead of intercourse because they
believe
they can’t
get
HIV
that
(Photo by Jennifer Ormston)
at Pollack
&
William’s
pharmacy on Bridge
Street
in
Waterloo, sells
many
to college students.
she
it,”
said.
“It
it.”
it
just don’t think
them.
orrhea, are easily contracted that
educated and concerned about STDs and having safe sex. However, national statistics have discovered approximately one-
way.”
quarter of teenagers admit they did
dent
Students should keep in mind it is easy to reduce the risk of getting a
not use a
from
oral sex.
“A non-lubricated condom can be used
mouth-to-penis contact. Household plastic wrap, a dental dam or a latex condom cut-up and opened flat can reduce the risk of for
mouth-to-
during
transmission
vulva contact,” according to the
American
Health
Social
Conestoga
of
majority
had and
condom
the last time they
fair for students
Students attribute unsafe sexual among their peers to a number of factors.
One
They
are
infected with a
20. “That’s
all I
can
The
say.”
dents
“My theory is may know
think about future consequences.”
often feel
nursing student, said
many
students
it
even though
stu-
about STDs, they won’t happen to them.”
Weiler said she believes students
who
are not in a relationship often
condoms
Students need to use
well as the birth control
now and
don't
ext.
office also provides free con-
Weiler.
live for the
748-5220
is
at
The
office.
3679.
dents.
Nina
be
like to
so on cam-
doms.
“They’re careless,” said Fernando
dent.
“They
knows 10 people who STD.
services
phone number
robotics and automation stu-
marketing stu-
said
who would STDs can do
health
the
girls
feel invincible, 18, a
tested for
Trish Weiler, Conestoga College’s on-campus nurse, has had a lot of first-hand experience dealing with STD-infected stu-
practices
Khorasanee,
to
pus by booking an appointment
Gomez,
website.
happen
will
time to go and get protection.”
sex, according to the Sexuality
U
it
“Plus, they don’t want to take the
Helen Amorim, a 24-year-old
Association’s website.
only
their beds.
College students said they are both
STD
is
be honest with their partners about what is really going on in to
Students
“However, oral sex only lowers a person’s chances of getting HIV; it does not eliminate the risk. And other STDs, like syphilis and gon-
The
way, said Roedding.
out
Sex involves the health of two
charge to get tested, she said.
"But just because a person has no symptoms does not mean there is no disease."
STDs
ethical issue if people
are not honest about
problem
a
there are
is
about
right
because many people wait until they develop a rash, pain or dis-
and
fact
there and people should be forth-
It is one of the STDs that often does not have any symptoms in its
able
students prefer casual sex they
becomes an
is
on the
should be honest with their partners about it.
Roedding.
this
10 others
side.”
reportable disease right now, said
The
and not
with,
STDs, including chlamydia, gonorand HIV. Chlamydia is the most prevalent
stages;
if
said.
rhea, syphilis
early
thinks
relation-
thing about the status of their rela-
spreading
the rales of
rise in
person
ship and the other thinks they’re
amongst Canadians, with people between the ages of 15 and 24 at the greatest risk of contracting a STD, according to Health Canada. been a
one
monogamous
causal.”
program. are rapidly
seems
“It
they’re in a
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections
the issue.
is
are
on the
pill.
as
Many
birth control pill
because their primary concern is getting pregnant, however, they are still
susceptible
The Waterloo Region office
offers
free
STDs,
to
said
public health
and anonymous
STD, HIV and AIDS testing and more information
counselling. For
go
to www.region.waterloo.on.ca.
Relief lies at the
bottom of your feet By LESLEY
LEACHMAN
peared,”
she
“Now
says.
use
I
my
reflexology to treat most of
Another day at the office meant another day of pain. Her temples would throb with a relentless ache. She was in so much agony that she couldn’t think. But Elaine Jackson never thought the key to ending her headaches would lie in her feet. Reflexology
is
a healing
method
based on the idea that each part of the foot
body.
is
a mirror for the rest of the
The
right foot corresponds
aches and pains, instead of reaching for the Aspirin.”
Jackson also uses reflexology because it is a non-invasive healing method that is completely safe. She says there is no chance of anyone overdosing or having side effects. “I’ve always believed the
has the ability to heal
many people today want will
cure
with the right side of the body and
explains.
the left foot corresponds with the
cines
According to Jackson, who has been studying reflexology for about 20 years, massaging correct reflex points on the foot can
they
left
side.
itself.
their
body Too
a pill that
she
illnesses,"
“But traditional medi-
often just
don’t treat
heal the
anything,
symptoms.
However, reflexology can help
dis-
(Photo by Lesley
solve the pain for good.”
For instance, the big toe represents
Like Jackson, Dianne LeDuke has also seen the benefits of reflexology. Her daughter used to endure
the head; the ball of the foot repre-
terrible pain in her hips.
ease pains in the rest of the body.
a healing method based on the idea that each part of the foot is a mirror the body. Massaging correct reflex points on the foot can ease pins in the body.
Reflexology of
is
Jackson believes that people are
believes foot rubs feel so pleasura-
They tried ways to ease the pain, but nothing seemed to work. So
drawn to reflexology because original and something
ble because parts of the feet are
they decided to try reflexology.
absolutely safe.
connected with the genitals. Reflexology has been known to help ease everything from back
every
sents the chest
and so on. She also
pain to digestive problems.
And
Jackson was able to relieve her headaches by stimulating her toes. “After only a few treatments I found the pain to have disap-
a variety of
it’s
can really work.”
However,
heel
“If people exhaust every pill their
doctor prescribes with no results,
of the
left
helped to relieve her pain,” says LeDuke, who has now been using
they’ll eventually
want
to try
some
alternative methods,” she says.
reflexology for seven years. “It was
But Jackson also says many peo-
amazing to see how much better she walked and how quickly the
ple tend to overlook reflexology as
pain faded.”
a healing method. “It
it
sounds too hokey for some
if
they
a chance they’d see that
gave
morning and before bed,
“Stimulation
people,” says Jackson. “But
it’s
LeDuke
it
thing like that. If you’re really sick,
please go see a doctor.”
But Jackson adds feels
that
while reflexology can ease pain,
it
Leachman
for the rest
do use reflexology
that those
who
to relieve pain
should share their success stories
is
with others.
mon
“I often find it’s a method that most people don’t know about,” she says. “We need to share this great healing method with those who truly need it. It can work won-
no alternative to going to the doctor. She believes that all healing methods should be used with comsense.
“Reflexology cannot heal anything 100 per cent,” she says. “It
is
no replacement for surgery or any-
ders.”
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high school
local
is
welcome
apply to participate
secondary school.
for
The school’s Grade 12 graduatrooms at the gallery with a wide variety of
which have been at the Homer Watson House and Gallery. Eastwood secondary school participated in the gallery’s open exhibition for the past two years. The Jargon exhibit will remain in
The show
is
well-rounded
this
Tyo, exhibition
year, said Tiffani
curator at the gallery.
"The pieces clay and
medium from
range in
charcoal to acrylic and pastels.”
Each student has approximately four pieces in the exhibit.
Tyo
said
it
is
interesting to
specific
walk
four pieces to
student’s
which medium they work best in. "A lot of the time you can see different techniques coming out in the determine
works,” she said.
"For instance, their strong piece may be a clay piece, and it’s articulated students’
whereas some of wall pieces might not be of
perfectly,
just their
the
same
It
um
level.”
possible to
is
which mediwork in, said
tell
they prefer to
has called their exhibition Jargon the
Tyo.
past
eight
years,
12
of
the gallery until Jan. 31; it will be followed by their winter exhibitions, which will run from Feb. 8 to
March
14.
artists
pieces
that
in
will
display
show:
Above, an acrylic clay piece. Below, stand tall. Bottom, the Homer Watson I
House and
their
Gallery.
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will
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the
of the game. Arrogance creates obstacles. Rid yourself of self-pity and anxiety. “An apple a day ...” do yourself a favour and tend to your health. ruler
Depression, suspicion and selfdoubt cloud your sense of purpose. Don’t lose your focus. You are perfectly capable of getting over
minor setbacks. However, don’t underestimate your
skills.
Homer
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Watson House and Gallery, it is at 1754 Old Mill Rd., only minutes from the Doon campus. Admission is a suggested $3 dona-
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You’ve been questioning
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needed now.
Brown and her spouse Robert Brown will show their acrylic paintings;
2004
&
in the display,
and the gallery selects one to show. Jacob Hespeler secondary school
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around and compare and contrast a
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to get the things
and need. Success comer, but
first
you want
around the
is
you must
budget time and money
leant to
better.
Your keen imagination helps you achieve independence. When you stand alone, you stand tall. Cultivate your talents. Seek the
company of those who about you. Loyalty
Gemini May
21
-
truly care
key now.
is
Capricorn
June 21
December 22
-
January 19
You
rarely feel discouraged, but
you lack confidence
lately
future. Reflect carefully
in the
about
You tions. isn’t
your motives before dealing with
misinterpret another’s inten-
Sometimes what one says
always what
may be
so keep your chin up and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.
-
Aquarius
July 22
Let go of something old in
new opportunities. Allow yourself to move forward.
preparation for
plot
Keep your By KATE BATTLER
on a jet engine-powered bike through Los Angeles, there is a chase
much
Torque is filled with all kinds of amazing action and stunts but is a little light on a story. Martin Henderson stars as Ford,
not
who
urge to
returns
home
after disappear-
ing for six months.
He
The
time for anything else.
fight scenes
and chase scenes
Four choppers built by West Coast Choppers designer Jesse James are also featured in the movie.
He
nicely.
trail
They leave you with the hop on a bike and blaze a
down
the nearest straightaway.
The only time
becomes
This
is
the
first
director Joseph Kahn,
known
who
is
S.W.A.T. Torque
is
with
of action, a thin plot, and
road today.
a
Ford rides an Aprilia Mille RSV, an Italian racing bike. His sidekicks Dalton, played by Jay Hernandez, and Val, played by Will Yun Lee, both ride Hondas. Gang leader Trey rides a Triumph Daytona 955i and rival gang leader Henry has a Yamaha Roadstar
Monet Mazur and Jaime
Henry, a drug and the leader of the Hellions motorcycle gang, help carry the story through the weaker dealer
areas.
The
plot really takes a backseat to
the action.
Between riding bikes on and
top of trains through the desert
is
during the chase on the jet engine-
-
Warrior.
for artists like
DMX
and Eminem. Producer Neal Moritz is at the wheel of this movie. He also produced The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast
-
Pisces
XXX
Furious,
2
lots
chic
and
Plan carefully for whatever you
hope have
to achieve right set
now. You
your sights on the goal.
But, don’t
assume everything
work out
just as
will
expected and
don’t be afraid to ask for help.
fight
thrown
to
in
give
it
Your projects are
hand.
Victory
Remember a virtue.
soon
is
at
arrives.
the saying, patience
Luck comes
Diana O'Neill
through any girlfriends
were suckered
into going to
Don’t
your insecurities drive you to be overly generous to the needy - you may end up with less energy and less money. Try being selfish once in a while. let
is
a third-
year journalism student
who dabbles gy and likes
with astroloto
is
to children.
August 23 September 22
while
The semblance of a love story, when it shows up, might be enough
the show.
believe.
near completion; relaxation
Virgo
Pressly’s
fect hair.
carry
Fight for and hold onto what
you
a typical guys’ movie
characters a chance to go at
that
-
March 20
riding bikes and maintaining per-
to
February 19
August 22
music videos U2, Britney Spears,
The bikes that are used in this movie are some of the best on the
over-the-top, for an action film,
Leo July 23
for directing
almost cartoonish.
Matt Schulze, as
control of the situation.
best
sounds complicated but it is easier to follow on the screen. Ice Cube, as Trey, the leader of the Reapers motorcycle gang, and It
little
j
Are you looking at ways to take
with peers and explore teamwork.
feature film for
ago.
a
inevitable.
things honestly? Find
a bike rally scene.
powered bike through Los Angeles. The computer-generated effects that blur by seem unrealistic and
it
Don’t let nervousness or worry cloud clear thinking and action, Progress is sluggish; delays are
also has a bit part in the
movie during
between a rock and a hard place when he is framed for the murder of a bike gang leader’s brother by another guy whose bikes, and the crystal meth inside of them, he stole six months finds himself
ears tuned to unique
January 20 February 18
business proposals. Brainstorm
'.“CA
are well choreographed and flow
There
people. Act with integrity and
Cancer
little
hear.
you'll be sure to find success!
June 22
Torque has action, but
we
a regret or a separation,
read tarot
cards just for kicks.
I
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Sports
Pats are aiming for the top This could be the By
second time NFL who can
JAMES DOYLE
three years the
in
down
turn the ball over five
a smothering defensive game, giving up only three points. The Panthers had four interceptions, including three from Ricky Manning Jr., which stopped Philly in their tracks.
four interceptions.
game. Looking at the NFC, the Panthers manhandled the Eagles, including knocking out star quarterback
defeated the Indianapolis Colts 24-
played
AFC
Donovan McNabb. The Panthers
Championship,
while the Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 14-3 to
home the NFC hardware. The AFC game saw Payton Manning, who going into the game take
was
the
best
thing
since
which were by Pats defenback Ty Law. Add in a fumble by “Marvelous” Marvin Harrison and you get five Colts turnovers on the day. There is no team in the three of sive
Opinion dents,
why
will pull off a victory, while others
explained
why New England
keting
student,
same
the
feels
way.
He
said
the
Panthers have a
defence
great
and
their
young
back-up
in
Amsterdam.) for
Warner’s
Delhomme,
is
playoff's.
New
They play a terrific of team defence and have
done so
all
Delhomme)
will
think
who
New England
the
who
early
this
took over the
Drew Bledsoe two
years ago, lead his team to the
undefeated in the playoffs and
that should give Boston-area fans
something
cheer about this
to
year.
Kemke. New England
come away with
offence, he said.
They are better coached, they have a better defence and they have a more explosive offence he
out on top.
Jerry Walker, a third-year market-
“1 think
New
the win.
England
going to come in strong after a year away,” he said. is
Van
Phil
Kesteren,
Carolina
Kerr V Colts for the
row
is
Brandon
technology stu-
management
the
has
had
many reasons why he believes
the
the Patriots will
Indianapolis
come
Kemke He
Kevin Kerry, a third-year student computer engineering technolo-
on
out
is going win the Super Bowl
think Carolina
to
solely because defence wins championships and that’s
what Carolina’s got.”
Joel MacMillan, third-year management
top.
said
Donovan McNabb
student
is
overrated and Philadelphia had a
beaten up defence that
not good
is
against the run. Carolina
with the run which
said.
an
a firstmaterials
student,
New
AFC
said.
“I
Kerry.
Kemke,
liked
were able Carolina
is
is
great
why
they
to win. is
kind of a fluke team.
Kemke believes Brady is going to be the next Joe Montana. “He wins Super Bowls and that’s what Joe Montana did."
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Championship. “They were the underdogs against Indy but came out on top. That’s why I would like to see them win the Super Bowl,” he
Life is short, fret
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is
Carolina will get the upset,” said
a
over
in
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win England
defence wins championships and
“Winning 14 games pretty hard to beat.
third-year dent,
will
the other side stands those
starting job
Brady,
ing student, thinks the Pats will
walk away with the Vince Lombardi trophy. “I think Carolina is going to win the Super Bowl solely because
On
Jake
said
also
what Carolina’s got,” he said. New England just doesn’t have as good a defence said MacMillan. He even gave what he hopes is the score for Sunday’s big game. “I’m going to say Carolina, 24-21.”
quarterback
Carolina
Delhomme has been drawing com-
the better team.
in
that’s
tough to beat.
team to the Panthers. Tom Brady is a very good quarterback and they have a good
Classmate Joel thinks
wide receivers and a running back who seems to be peaking at the right time, and the Pats will be
rior
come
too cocky.”
Walker
consistent
gy, said the Patriots are a far supe-
Patriots will
they’re
MacMillan
with
win the Super Bowl
will
think
this
role for injured
year.
Offensively, the edge has to go to
on who
do really good. The underdogs have won the last two years and they are the underdogs said Mank. “New England has been there before and I
a
chance against the Patriots but he does want them to win. “You have to cheer for the underdog,” he said. Jeremy Mank, a third-year mar-
as
year.
will
have
acted
took the
Siegel, a second-year gen-
Panthers
Europe.
(Delhomme
style
going to walk
Carolina
after playing football in
Unfortunately
three-year career.
Combine
comparisons to former MVP Kurt Warner, after both worked their way into the NFL
allowing 295.
eral business student, doesn’t think
the
in his short
has
drawn
parisons to Brady this year after he
dominate.
Mark
one of the few who can be classified as a pure winner. Brady led the Pats to a Super Bowl victory two years ago and has yet to lose a playoff game
And Delhomme
done.
has
three games.
quarterback (Jake
they think underdog Carolina
Tom Brady is NFL quarterbacks
will take to win.
Super Bowl, just as Delhomme
The Carolina defence has only
split
some students explained
know what
before and
allowed an average of 291 yards per game in the playoffs, and have allowed an average of 12 points in
Throughout the
Think you know who is going to win the Super Bowl? In a survey of Conestoga stu-
it
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England's defence was able to shut
By KATE BATTLER
England. They have been to
the big
in
the big
bread, get picked off four times,
New
win the championship
Warner was defeated by Brady in the Super Bowl. My nod for Super Bowl champion is New England. They have Super Bowl experience, a 14game win streak, and are the best coached team in the league. Add the fact that Coach Bill Belichek
This sets up a defensive battle
sliced
in
Steve
The final two pieces of the Super Bowl puzzle are in place, which means it is time to predict who will be crowned champion. The New England Patriots win the
co-MVPs
McNair, Tennessee Titans, and Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts. Combined, these two threw for more than 7,000 yards and 53 touchdowns in the regular season, with only 17 interceptions. However, in the playoffs, McNair threw for 210 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Manning was able to throw for 237 yards, with one touchdown and
times and expect to win a football
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league’s
the
New England Patriots
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SPOKE, January
26,
— Page 23
2004
Condors game was action-packed BRYAN MARTIN
By
game and
in the
they responded.
just couldn’t hold
Conestoga
The
men’s
varsity
hockey team came up just short
game
in
a
Seneca Sting on
against the
Jan. 14.
Although the Condors scored
game, they came out
in the
flat in
period, being outscored 4-
first
first
the
game
exciting to watch.
Head coach Dave Cressman said it was not their game plan to play so aggressive;
way
just the
it’s
things
went.
"The players
focus and
lost their
were making bad passes up the middle and you can’t have that,” he said.
The Condors
back and
battled
outscored Seneca 3-2
second,
in the
making a game of it. It was 6-5 for the Sting with a minute
game when
the
in
left
the
Condors pulled their goalie. The team had some great chances, but with two seconds left the Sting potted an empty net goal making the final score 7-5.
Cressman cocky
how
said the Sting got a
after the first period
the
and
Condors were able
little
that’s
to crawl
back into the game.
down
Young
didn't
the stretch,” he said.
Condors goalie
Jeff
have
much
help early on, but the
team
settled
down and Young played
great.
He made some key saves later game to still give his team
chance
in
a
to win.
Cressman said the guys really wanted a point out of the game and are going to have to get ready for their next
game
Sudbury.
in
"I’m going to stress that the defencemen don’t pinch so much from the point to avoid the odd-man rushes,” said Cressman. Brent MacDermid had two goals and two assists for the Condors. Andrew McDermott also added two goals of his own and played strong defence throughout the game. The other Condor goal came from A.J. Yaworski, who was flying around the ice the entire game. Seneca's Pal Poppetla burned the Condors for three points and scored twice and was the Sting's best play-
(Photo by Bryan Martin)
A Conestoga Condor hockey
At the end of the game as the teams
were shaking hands things got a
little
were chirping
each other and a fight almost
at
broke out.
Jeff
Young and
the
centre ice
at
and were exchanging words. This
Young and
the first time
isn’t
it
has been an ongoing thing
the entire season.
Cressman
said after the
NBA
Knicks hire coach By NICK
HORTON
head coach Jan.
During the
16.
press conference, Wilkens admit-
Not only have the Knicks changed their instrument, but they’re playing a different tune altogether.
The
New
York Knicks, led by newly appointed team president Isiah Thomas, changed the beat in the Big Apple on Jan. 14 and hired Lenny Wilkens. Yes, that’s right, the former Raptor coach that literally drove prehistoric
the
eaters
flesh
near extinction, or better
known
bottom of the Eastern
the
as
to
Raptors have also
Since, the
played the trade game, but to
and change
their roster
my
improved
Wilkens
summer
“This
replied,
the
off.
(NBA) season
ed watching a
started,
I
I
start-
of games.” passion one needs to coach the highest paylike
roll in the
lot
the
NBA. for
the attitude Wilkens infected the
landing Marbury, getting rid of
team with.
the injury-riddled
that
ity,
can't help but think
with this deal is it
Thomas
is
off-
one thing right about this monstrosis that the Knicks are an But,
key. that
I
if
there
is
entirely different team.
The Knicks have revamped their roster, fired their
coach and
new
president.
of course, hired a
The Knicks sent power forward Antonio McDyess with reserve point guards Charlie Ward and
Howard
Eisley
to
the Phoenix
Suns in return for Stephan Marbury and Penny Hardaway. With Latrell Sprewell in Minnesota, the
New York
move
trade gives
second threat to complement Allan Houston, Marbury. Wilkens was first introduced to the media as the Knicks’ new a
legitimate
McDyess and
guru Charlie Ward. However, when Thomas talks
religious
about Wilkens,
it’s
almost like
Toronto never happened. Maybe Canada doesn't matter and ignorance is bliss, but the man was basically run out of Toronto and on top of that, refuses to stay up past midnight. Of course, age might be a factor, but that only verifies the evidence of the original thought. Wilkens is old and has lost his drive and passion for the
game. Wilkens was introduced
When on
that
told the
see
why
“It will
fateful
Friday,
to
He wants
to
be a part of
media they would soon he hired him.
be a great thing for our
of the best
shows. The players are
it
New York, New
York.
most have
The
Is
longing to get paid.
His
hiring
the
shockwaves
sent
straight through the heart of
it.
New
New
York,
When
York.
will Isiah
must be asleep. He thinks Lenny hill,
it.
wake
up, he
king of the
Not
a
brand of In old
of
refurbished.
Toronto
it.
York.
Lenny, you couldn’t make it here, you won't make it anywhere.
Improving the Knick defence, won’t stop the decay. Go back to the links. And work on your golf game.
New
York,
New
Conference was Chicago Bulls and
Michael Jordan
won
all
those
championships. The same goes for this year. The Western Conference has too much offence and scores too to
points for any Eastern team have a chance of winning.
seems whoever wins the Western Conference, wins it all. At least, that's how it’s been over the
it
last five years.
The four big contenders out of
it.
New
the
Nowadays
top of the heap.
start
contender out of
many is
These big city blues are rotting his mind. He was supposed to make a
new
last true
Eastern
when
York.
Conference this year are the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers added Karl Malone and Gary Payton to their lineup the Western
this year,
who
both bring veteran
experience.
The Spurs team
the
NBA. but they how to share the
talent in the
to learn
knocked
basketball or they'll be
out of the running rig
aw'ay.
it
Kings are knocking on the door and if one of the top d igs were to fall, don’t be surprised if the Kings make a deep run into the
right there
playoffs.
The Eastern Conference isn’t you have to figure
the bench.
This 66-year-old man.
lot.
The Mavericks could have
The Sacramento
The Eastern Conference over the past five years has been dominated the Western by Conference because of its size and depth of players coming off
it.
Thomas
be around a man like “Once you Wilkens,” he said.
teem
leaving retirement
is
Can't believe he’s a part of
Now, congratulate Thomas
home
is
ketball ever.
When
golf game.
a
getting more experience and the teams are getting better, which is leading to the most exciting bas-
Start spreading the news.
first-
starting to take shape.
basketball in the world and every
year
usually
NBA
is
The
Timberwolves
struggle to get out of the
round of the playoffs, but they added veteran experience by bringing in Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell which will help
Inspired by Thomas's ramblings
Lenny
shape tough to knock them off the top.
ture
today
time
M ARTIN
know him, you will realize why we feel so lucky to have a man like Lenny onboard.” Well, some couldn’t wait.
get to
has stayed involved in basketball his
playoffs starting
National Basketball Association season is almost half over and, although there is still a long way to go, the playoff pic-
and a little bit of Frank, swing was recreated.
during
it
The
asked by Thomas if he, the NBA leader in career coaching victories and consequently losses, would come coach the Knicks. A reporter then asked Wilkens if he
Sounds
Conference.
improve
was surprised with Thomas's decision. “Are you sure?” Wilkens said, when first ted even he
Sting
seemed the team cared more about what happened at the end of the game than the result of the game. "The guys weren't focused and that’s what it boils down to,” he said.
The
days
better
game
to take By B RYAN
whose had
the
back-up goalie have started things. In fact,
The teams were both
Condors goalie
Seneca
player tries to score a goal on a wraparound against the
on Jan. 21. Sting's back-up goalie
er.
ugly.
challenged the team to get back
"I
We
together
the
1
The game was filled with many odd-man rushes and big hits making the
it
are just a
dominate
over every' opponent they play and it will be that rolls
as clear, but
four contenders are the defending Eastern Conference champs, the New Jers ly Nets, the the
who h; tve won
Indiana Pacers
the
Eastern Conference
n the past,
the Detroit Pistons an
1
their fero-
cious defence and tie Toronto Raptors.
The Nets know wh; get
but
there,
it
l
takes to
they lost
aftei
Alonzo Mourning it
will
foi the season be tough to get tack to that
same stage. The Pacers
are loc sing really
strong this year and favourites
to
si
win
t
ould be the
Eastern
ie
Conference.
The
Pistons
on their
striv
hard-nose defence a
be the key for them
that will
1
they want
to get out of the East
The Raptors pickt up Jalen shall from Rose and Donyell the Chicago Bulls arlier this season, and if they ca contribute the way they have been the
M
Raptors should be ab
to
run deep into the pla;
ffs
i
ake a
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