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News
Monday, February
9,
2004
Conestoga College, Kitchener
Day
Valentine’s By CHRISTINA
BRAMBURGER
Ever since kindergarten, you've
known how important Day can be.
Who tines?
Valentine's
received the least?
gle
men made
better soldiers.
Valentine was executed for his
But before his execution
Day began.
young
fell in
and sent her
girl
He ended
prison.
his
it
from
letters
with
letters
"From your Valentine" which expression
The
still
is
an
used today.
known
oldest
poem
is
love with a
written in
valentine
was a
1415 by Charles
Duke. It
became common for people to letters and poems to friends
send
and loved ones North America.
Next
Day
in
the
to Christmas,
is
1700s
in
Valentine's
second-largest card-
the
sending day. There are
There are many different versions and people may wonder
many traditions that come along with Valentine's Day,
who exactly St. Valentine is. One story suggests Valentine was a priest who continued performing marriages in Rome after
but the best thing you can do
is
make your own traditions and make it special for you and your special someone.
Conestoga students prove they have good jeans RYAN CONNELL
By
could buy
prices to help out the
wholesale
at
Conestoga
stu-
dent food share program.
The denim day event was brought the Sanctuary by Conestoga
to
Students Inc. (CSI) on Jan. 29 from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event offered wholesale prices of up to 80 per cent off men's and
women's clothing such shirts, hats, jackets,
and
as jeans, belts.
Parasuco, Miss Sixty, Soul, Hippie,
BCBG
The
included:
designers
clothing
AG,
Triple 5
Kewl, Rockin
company) already went
wholesale events at campuses. The company
that organizes
different
visited Queen's University the
week
CSI
board
J
director
Wismer, who was
in
Jessica
charge of
Conestoga
The
denim
day
shared
the
denim day
in the spring or possibly
the
The school of business,
engineering program, and the police foundations program
civil
all
have
bursaries,
dents can apply
before.
Rogers Hi-Speed Internet booth and a Corona clothing booth. CSI is looking into having another
Prada, Nautica, Lucky,
Seven,
at
hard.
company
Blue Cult. Jeans ranged in price from approximately $30 to $129, depending on the brand name.
Versace,
students
student food share program.
Crew and
Diesel,
Some
College can receive a financial bonus this year if they work
the
students this year
which
stu-
is
available to full-time students in the school of business. He
which time he implemented the fund
retired in January 1995, at
for business students in financial
the co-ordinator of the
management
studies
time,
and he
the
at
the
at
college
for
21
years.
office.
“It
is
was
set
was
it
out because
it
was narrowed down too much,” “It includes mar-
said Harrison. keting, accounting and
ment
At
first,
I
manage-
full-time students in their
year of the program will be
given $500, as well as two
Two
full-time
be
for
for
anyone
it
might
management
broadened
it
students
their
in
be given $250 each. The deadline for this bursary has already passed, but the funds will third year will
1
thought
the
full-
second year.
in their
time students
throughout the year, which
we
advertise
out
...”
why said
aid office.
istrar in the financial
who meets
the crite-
ria.”
The
third bursary
is
for stu-
dents in the police foundations
program.
W. D. Harrison, retired co-ordinator
is
them now,”
Janeen Hoover, the associate reg“We’ll see
of
management studies
program
Family, friends and co-workers of retired police chief Harold Basse from the Waterloo regional
police established
ute to him. Basse
it
as a trib-
was committed
education in the field of police Basse Harold The work. Education Award recognizes student achievement and financial to
Nequest
also said that if the best
applications are equal, than staff at the financial aid office
would
judge the student’s marks more heavily.
The
studies.”
first
to
Conestoga
Heavy
need.
Applicants must be full-time in the police founda-
students
Business students can apply if they have successfully complet-
Construction Bursary is for students in the civil engineering pro-
tions
program who are doing
well
academically.
ed a full-course load in the first semester and they must intend to
gram who have
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and they must have good marks in the
complete
the
entire
two- or Students
program. must also demonstrate financial
three-year
through piles of blue jeans in search in the Sanctuary Jan. 29.
up
be given out according academic standing. will
be available on March “Bursaries can be given out
set
they broadened
denim day event
very important to
the school of business.
in
business
agement studies program but
sift
grabs Two
1
read what you have to do and bring the right things. A lot of
up for anyone in the school of business. At first, I thought it might be for the man-
of the perfect
1
studies program but they
program worked “It
Feb.
“The applications must be very complete or we won’t even look at them,” said Lisa Nequest at the awards aid/student financial
“It
He was
pair at the
for
students forget that.”
for.
need.
next year.
deadline
W. D. Harrison founded the Bill Harrison Bursary, which is
business
Students
off financially
need. Applications are available at the financial aid office and the
DAWN HASSON
By
company takes its cut for expenses. CSI then donates the money to the Conestoga
event, after the wholesale
is
(Photo by Christina Bramburger) a box of chocolates and a
many
good jean sizes left," Wismer said. CSI earns some money from the
Cheyne Events
start with
Three bursaries up
to other
schools so there wasn't too
all
it
pay
will
some
for
complaint being the lack of stock. "Because everything is wholesale, (the
traditions, but did
Hard work
Sanctuary with a vendors' market that included some booths such as a
Republic,
There are many Valentine’s Day cardboard note?
organizing the event, said everything went smoothly with the only
Denim jeans, baseball caps and Tshirts were some of the clothes that students
sacrifice
Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage because he thought sin-
believed that he
You'd colour your brown paperbag and add sparkles to it before you taped it to the side of your desk. Then everyone would go around and fill them. These days maybe you just receive one valentine, but it's from that special someone and with it comes flowers, chocolates and a candlelit dinner. There are so many traditions that come along with this holiday that some people overlook how Valentine's
and
started with love
No. 6
actions.
received the most valen-
Who
36th Year
15
specific financial
need.
The
Conestoga
Heavy
Code
Students
course.
Construction Association donated
Criminal
$2,500 for the bursaries, which
application deadline
is
The
Feb. 18.
Page 2
— SPOKE, February
9,
News
200
Now deep thoughts ...with Conestoga
Codege
(Random questions answered 6y random students
What do you do
another day of the week, or is it? just
It’s
to get through
By KATE BATTLER
Friday the 13 th?
The year
Friday the 13th of the
first
is
almost here but have you
ever taken the time to think about
why
bad luck if it on the 13th day of the month. a Friday
falls
is
number of reasons why
the
number
and especially Friday the 1 3ths have become dreaded and 13, Fridays
just
I
go about
lormal day.
I
like
don’t
it’s
a
even
The number 1 3 got part of its bad when it was vilified by the
rap
lotice.”
Katie
considered unlucky.
founders of patriarchal religions in
Boterman
the early days of western civilizaIn prehistoric
tion.
shipping cultures
am
just gc
I
with the flow:
male-dominated civilization. Norse mythology plays a part in the fear placed on 13. The Norse god Odin had 11 other gods to Valhalla for a dinner party. Loki, the Norse
god of Mischief, crashed
make
the party to
Hod,
kill
He
then got
god of
Norse
blind
the
Winter, to
13.
it
his brother Balder
the Good, the Norse god of Light, Joy and Reconciliation. There are also some biblical and Christian references to the number. There were 13 people at the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, the 13th
person to arrive was the
traitor,
Judas Iscariot.
Both of these
stories lead to the
superstition about sitting 13 people at
a dinner table for fear that the
first
person to stand up would die
within a year.
are
LEACHMAN
a normal Friday.
ly hair
and
it
I
wash
number
doesn’t affect
le.”
om
Launslager
those
who
are superstitious, there
is
no danger greater than Friday the 13th.
and some people will dread this day so much that they won’t get out of bed. Fear This Friday
“I’m
always cautious about superstitions. mirrors.
I
I
that they will
th
avoid that
stuff
Amanda Ohasi
the
Christians believe
way back
be involved
Cain on a Friday. Friday was also execution day for
the
Romans and Hangman’s Day
prove the fear that seaman had for setting sail on a Friday. The government commissioned a ship named H.M.S. Friday. They laid her keel on a Friday, launched her on a Friday, selected her crew on a Friday, hired a man named Jim
13th.”
And
SmiCe Conestoga, you couCd 6e our next respondent!
it
since 13 was one digit was considered to be the
step towards evil.
a legendary order of warrior
formed
during
Crusades.
Known
as
monks
Christian
the
fighting
a
more than 200 years, the Knights Templar became a political
force for
and popes. King Philip arrested several thousand knights, sergeants and priests and charged them with heresy, blasphemy and homosexual practices. None of these charges were ever proven but those arrested were tortured for seven years and many died as a result or were burned at
threat to kings
the stake.
is
However, on the other side there a little bit of hope for the number
13.
Ancient Egyptians death to be the
1
considered
3th stage of
life.
They thought the afterlife was a good thing. The Death card in a tarot deck is number 13 but it represents transformation.
Jewish children have their bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs when year of
They view
life as
the 13th
the time to
come
of
age.
So should you be worried about crashing your car or breaking your leg?
Only
if
you are a paraskevsomeone with a
idekatriaphobic,
morbid, irrational fear of Friday the 13th.
13
Shakespeare play Macbeth,
it
is
believed that saying “Macbeth” out
loud will bring terrible misfortune.
Actors are only to refer to
someone
it
as “the
was the only tribe left withTo the ancients, it was a number to be avoided altogether. The second unlucky component is Friday, which also dates back to
says the title, they are required to counter the bad luck by going out-
ancient times.
son to fear any superstition, even Friday the 13th. Tragic events can
Israel
out land.
According
Adam
to the Bible,
ate
the forbidden apple on a Friday.
The
great flood also began on a
that
Put
In
it
Rome, Friday
ancient
day.
And on
was
a
crucified.
altogether and Friday the
13 th equals terror for the supersti-
accidentally
side, turning three times
and then
spitting.
But
in reality, there is
no
real rea-
happen any day of the year. Bad fortune doesn’t depend on a certain day. It can happen to anyone at random. But not everyone sees Friday the 13th as a threat. In fact, the
bers
mem-
of the committee for the
so strong
United States scientific investiga-
make
a
tion of claims of the paranormal,
considered so
successful horror series based on a
combines two
hockey-masked killer named Jason, who was bom on Friday the
even celebrate it. During these festivities, mirrors are broken, umbrellas are opened
13th.
indoors, black cats are cherished
components, the
first
being
13.
According to www.crystalinks. com, the unlucky origin of this number dates back to biblical times. The number 12 was consid-
number of completeThere are 12 months, 12 signs of the zodiac and 12 apostles of ness.
mass arrests on the Knights Templar. They were Beautiful, carried out
play.” But, if
tious.
ered to be the
The king of
Bel or Philip the
le
apostle and the thirteenth tribe of
Friday the 13th for centuries. This
number
France, Philip
origin of No.
Judas Iscariot was the thirteenth
from the world. But this superstition isn’t anything new. People have dreaded
the
movie Friday the
initial
Friday, Oct. 13, 1307.
they turn 13.
In the 1800s Britain tried to dis-
Friday, Jesus Christ
it
in
Britain.
is
is
of the
his brother
was execution
day
the
all
Tower of Babel on a Friday, the Temple of Soloman was destroyed on a Friday, Christ was crucified on a Friday and Abel was murdered by
Friday.
fateful
hris Lajeunesse
in a trag-
goes
tongue-tied the builders
condemned with bad luck enough to keep them hidden
unlucky because
watching
3th,
it
Garden of Eden. They believe Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on a Friday. They also believe the Great Flood began on a Friday, God to the
accident or that they could be
particular
sip Martinis while
1
the fear of
as well.
eternally
ic
don’t brea
is
is
13.
There are a number of reasons Friday is considered bad luck
Jesus.
A black cat. Someone walking under a ladder. A broken mirror. An open umbrella indoors. These are all symbols that make the superstitious quiver with anxiety. But to
your
in
letters
39 (3 x 13). Triskaidekaphobia
past 12, t’s
13
name, you will have the devil’s luck. Jack the Ripper, Charles Manson, Jeffery Dahmer, Wayne Williams and Theodore Bundy all have 1 3 letters in their name. Apollo 1 3 was launched on April the 13th at 13:13 local time on Pad
The unlucky By LESLEY
13.
cities
there
If
why overpowered
embarked on her maiden voyage on a Friday. The ship was never seen or heard from again. Friday and the number 1 3 started their unlucky trip together on
do not have a 13th Street or a 1 3th Avenue and many buildings do not have a 13th floor.
days). solar calendar
Friday to be her captain and she
Here are a couple of other quirks about the number
the
the lunar calendar with the rise of a
is
the
devil.
shipped because it corresponded to the number of lunar (menstrual) cycles in a year (13 x 28 = 364
The superstitious.
it
goddess-worhad been wor-
signifies
it
gathering of 12 witches and the
Many
turns out that there are a great
It
number
Christians believe the
unholy because
In fact, this fear
is
Hollywood was able
And
to
even branch considered bad
superstitions
out to theatre.
It is
and other superstitions are confronted.
Those who
luck to wish an actor well before he or she goes on stage. This is
events poke fun at the irrational
where the term “break comes from.
behavior of society. They believe no one should waste their time
a
leg”
Also, during a production of the
participate in these
fearing superstitions.
News
LASA Experience By JENNIFER
life
as a police
HOWDEN
experience exactly what to be a police officer.
it’s
like
was awesome,” said student Corey Andress
trip
was educating and exciting. was definitely a once-in-a-life-
"It
time experience."
This was the first time Conestoga students went on the
which cost $920 and included airfare and hotel accomtrip,
modations.
“It was pretty gruesome. Some people couldn’t stomach it,” he
said.
but
three
LASA students - Andress, Tara Foster and Veronica Goldrick and nine police foundation students: Nicholas Booth, Carissa Coleman, Nicole Gibbings,
Samuel
McCulloch,
Christine
Ashley Peplinski, Tawnya Wightman, Jonathan Wilkin, and Sarah Wilson. Miller,
thought
would be a little nervous and shaking because I’ve never shot a gun before but was “1
"The smell was atrocious with this type of job it is
something you will end up seeing somewhere along the line.” Each student also got to go on patrol with a police officer. Students could ride with North Miami Police Service, Miami Shores Police Service or Sunny
1
Andress accompanied an
dangerous.
who
likes action,”
However, he did enjoy his ridealong experience and said he learned a lot about the every day business of being a police officer.
was a great experience because you get the information straight from an actual it
cop,” he said. The students also saw a wildlife presentation where they were
shown
endangered
animals including snakes, turtles and a six-week-old tiger. They also learned about the U.S. Coast Guard and the responsibilities they have.
The students witnessed how police handle a high-risk situa-
Corey Andress,
tion
LASA
student
and how police dogs are used
in those situations.
They
While
they
there,
teamed up
witnessed a crime scene investigation demonstration also
The Miami Dade Correctional was one of those places. The institute has jail cells on the one side and a boot camp on the other. The students got to go into the cells and see some of the inmates.
pretty accurate,” he said.
places.
Institute
“They were all huge guys I wouldn’t want to mess with,”
was not all work. The students went on a boat cruise on
Andress
their afternoon off.
said.
They then witnessed strict
the very
boot camp.
is a place for inmates go instead of going to prison.
The Miami Dade Correctional Institute has an
89 per cent sucmeans 89 per people who go boot camp are
cess rate, which
of the through the released back into the community where they don’t commit another cent
crime.
The Miami Dade Medical Examiners Office was also on the The students saw autopbeing performed as well as
itinerary.
sies
decomposing bodies. Andress said his favourite part of the trip was the autopsies. “It was something you don’t see everyday, something I probably wouldn’t want to see everyday. It was just really interesting,” he said.
According
fast
However,
can also result in hours at the emergency room. According to the National Safety Council website, 35,000 toboggan-
trip
it
ing injuries happen every year and 42 per cent of those injuries result in hospitalization.
GT Snow
Racers are responsible
44 per cent of the injuries, toboggans make up 19 per cent and for
Crazy Carpets cause 15 per cent. People using other methods of tobogganing such as cardboard or even just sliding down on their backsides cause the remaining 22 per cent.
The website most
also states that the
common
injuries
injuries
are
head and face per cent of
don
injuries result in
25
want
t
be running
to
soon as going down a hill, it’s hard to stop. You should also try to toboggan in a designated tobogganstart
ing area since most accidents happen on private property.
make
Also,
sure
all
scarves or
loose clothing are tucked away so they don’t get caught under the toboggan. Finally, avoid going down the hill on your stomach with your face first. This can cause serious head injuries if you collide with something or fall off your toboggan. The best positions to go down the hill are either on your knees or lying on your back with your toes pointed towards the bottom of the hill.
An
always is
go
light out-
According to the website, most tobogganing accidents happen between 4 and 8 p.m. because side.
the lighting
is
minimal.
Day, the international education office is giving you that chance.
They will be holding a Valentine’s party in the international education office, in the student/client services building at Doon campus, on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The party will include a draw for money vouchers for the Fairview Park Mall in for the students to know more about the international education office,” said is
to
get
temperature.
It
international
activities
First prize in the
draw
cowill
Second prize $50 voucher and third prize is a $25 voucher. To win store at the mall.
body
is
can cause blood
a
reduces a person’s ability to sense
one of these prizes pick up a survey at the international office, fill it out and drop it
cold because
off before Feb. 12.
which
increases heat loss. Alcohol also
it
little
“One of our purposes
it
can do.
should
a
Valentine’s
be a $100 voucher for any
fun,
vessels in the skin to dilate
you
before*
may sound
tistics,
First,
money
have some
make
ordinator Yanting Zhao.
the body’s ability to regulate
tobogganing when
to
is to do it while you are sober. Although drunken tobogganing
nine per cent.
To avoid being one of these stathere are some things you
you want
party
important thing to remember
can be extremely dangerous. Alcohol interferes with
injuries.
If
fun and possibly
Kitchener.
when tobogganing
Other injuries make up the remaining all
By REBE CCA LEARN
into
things, especially since as
you
limb
49 per cent, spinal make up 17 per cent and at
party
Second, make sure the hill you choose is free from obstacles and away from roads or lakes. You
down a hill at dangerousspeeds on nothing but a
piece of plastic can result in hours of fun.
Valentine’s
tral
it
depresses the cen-
nervous system. So, a person
who
is
cold
it is
drunk
may
not realize
outside and they
may
Coffee,
how
and
tea,
snacks
hot will
chocolate also
be
served.
risk
hypothermia.
However, the weather wasn’t foot waves.
“They were handing out barf bags on the deck,” said Andress. Carolyn Harrison, co-ordinator of police foundations, said she wants to go on the trip again next year and she hopes it will be more popular with students. “Since it was the first year going a lot of people didn’t know about it. “Now that people have gone and seen how great and worthwhile it is, next year I think we’ll have more people sign up,” she said.
Andress
Andress,
some
would
recommend
going next year. “If the students get the
to
go next
chance
year, they should defi(Photo by Ryan Connell)
nitely go,” he said. “It
to
With the recent
great and the boat had to fight 25-
The camp to
The
HOWDEN
Sliding ly
injuries
where they learned how to find fingerprints and footprints at a crime scene, and they learned how to properly fire a weapon. Andress said he was a better shot than he thought he would be. “I thought I would be a little nervous and shaking because I’ve never shot a gun before but 1 was
with 24 Fanshawe College students and visited many different
halt
for
said.
“Overall,
a
By JENNIFER
was hoping
something more exciting because I’m the he
to
Safe tobogganing
they didn’t run into anything too I
i
came
offi-
cer from the North Miami Police Service and, although they usually patrolled the bad parts of town,
I
pretty accurate.”
raffic tie-up again on the 401 just east of the Drumbo cut-off on Jan. 29 weather conditions, accidents on the 401 are becoming „. raffic
-p
commonplace.
Isles Police Service.
type of person
The group consisted of
officer
students couldn handle the sight of the autopsies and had to leave.
23.
Miami
— Page 3
t
From Jan. 7 to 13, 12 police foundation and law and security administration (LASA) students flew down to Miami, -Fla., to
It
2004
students
Autopsies, boot camp, jail cells and high-risk situations made up a trip of a lifetime for a group of Conestoga student.
LASA
9,
down south
fly
“The
SPOKE, February
cost
$920 but the experience
was worth
a million bucks.”
All Students wait
in line to
board the
city
aboard!
bus outside Door 3 on a
chilly
day Jan. 30.
,
Page 4
— SPOKE, February
9,
Commentary
2004
Americans must wake up It seems that in the U.S., having sex is a greater offence than causing the death of thousands. Not too long ago, one American president got impeached for lying about his sexual relations, while his successor still controls the White House despite lies that resulted in death and misery to many innocent people. Indeed, it's comical - or scary -
how Americans
treat
and perceive their leaders. became America’s second president
In 1998, Bill Clinton
be impeached. And the reason? He lied about fooling around with his intern Monica Lewinsky. Many Americans got so hysterical over the issue that they didn’t realize that Clinton’s sexual life didn’t really impede the way he ran the country and so it shouldn’t have been any of their conto
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cern.
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Whoop-de-do, so Clinton didn't know how and when to keep his pants on, big deal. The only people who really got hurt by that were his wife and family. And yet, Americans made Clinton’s hot pants a national tragedy. Of course, he lied about his affair in federal court and that deserved a reprimand. But, at least his lies didn’t cost any
.
ion
Bush's secret agenda?
lives.
With the country’s current president, it’s a different story. Last March, in spite of massive worldwide protests, George W. Bush invaded Iraq. The bloody conflict has claimed approximately 15,000 Iraqi lives. More than 500 U.S. soldiers are dead, too, and even though the war has been long over, the remains of military men and women
By 2020 the United States of America will again be playing golf
continue to arrive in the U.S. for burial almost weekly.
on the
And what
for?
Simply because of Bush's accusations that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction and would sooner or later use
them against the U.S.
Up
to
now, there’s been no solid evidence to support
Bush’s claims. Facing increasing pressure, the U.S. president has finally decided to launch an investigation into U.S. intelligence failures in Iraq. It is believed that he did it to prevent a congressional investigation over which he would have less
Bush now a ‘Space Cowboy’ moon and maybe
Nick
American President George Bush has expressed interest in laying the groundwork for another lunar mission, which may include a stop on Mars. But is Bush’s dream anything more than
Horton
funding for NASA will taper-off around 2008 at about 1.5 per cent
an election-year ploy?
and
will be
tent
once adjusted for inflation
Lately,
The
recent $2.4-trillion budget
earmarked $1
preparation of the mission over
Given the broad mandate of the inquiry, it is unlikely to be completed until after the Nov. 2 election. What a coincidence, eh? Bush might be already standing in front of the mirror and practising surprised faces. “What, there really weren’t any weapons of mass destruction? That’s weird. Are you
the next five years
sure?”
cool $16.2 billion. This
But Bush and some of his buddies at the Pentagon will probably be the only ones to question the results of the inquiry. The others know better. Even former Iraq weapons inspector David Kay has admitted intelligence on Iraqi weapons was “almost all wrong.”
sound
and lying about it? People of America, open your eyes.
his intern
to
and $1
1
billion
be reallocated from other cur-
rent
NASA
et also
programs. The budg-
proposed a six per cent
increase for the
NASA
may
like a lot, but in retrospect,
In the 1960s, the Apollo
it isn't.
program accounted
Bush's plan will increase
spending sizably, but with a false
Letters should
Spoke
real issues,
for
NASA's
increased
deficit.
cutting spending in seven
is
These include the Environmental Protection
Agency and
the depart-
ments of Agriculture, Commerce,
plau-
Human
scheme of
why
it,
of the 16 Cabinet-level agencies.
just another distraction
Services and Transport-
ation.
can't
It is
ironic that
money once used
these billions of dollars go
to help save the environment, will
towards worthwhile causes that
be used
American people now? Because Bush is asking for
can't
fund exploration of an
ment.
to start a trend, a trend that
election based
to
inhabitable planet with no environ-
affect the
I
agree that at some point in the
human race will have to somehow locate to another planet if we are to survive, but, in the mean-
future the
win an
on generic promis-
time, with greenhouse gases frying
war on terror, strengthening homeland defences and boosting economic recovery. Bush knows he needs that little
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By
DARREN SMITH
The word recycling normally conjures up images of blue boxes is involved in many
Metal from the various shops and programs is taken away at no cost, with the money from its sale going to the company removing it. The
but Conestoga
company
facets.
funding to certain college programs.
The college has programs
various recycling
providing
several
avenues for diverting waste from landfill sites.
During the 2002/2003 year the college surpassed the Ministry of the Environment requirement of 50 per cent for institutions. The college could have been content but instead went on to achieve an effi-
ciency rate of 62 per cent.
There
get
the
make and
helps
little bit
strengthen the college community,” said Milner.
Conestoga’s recycling program
began recycling paper through the efforts of a teacher and students
1989
in
now
retired
from the school of business. Recycling has presented the college with some challenges as it involves
more than just blue boxes.
For years the college tried to get of the wooden shipping skids
rid
that arrived with
some
deliveries.
made to companies who buy skids but most only wanted Calls were
certain sizes.
Conestoga
Currently
has
an
agreement with the different transport companies servicing the col-
lege and they take the skids Milner said.
“We’re not getting any money for the skids,” said Milner, “but
it’s
not
costing us either.” is
It
these types of relationships
make
that
work
recycling
for the
Scrap metal
another example
is
of recycling done by the college.
Wood 10% Newspaper
4%
what
it
to
a few dol-
“compared
would cost us
#1 Plastics
to
1%
to control
Sending the college’s fine paper, paper and cans to the landfill
would cost $3,100 over the course of a year. The same amount of material
recycled would cost
if
$9,600.
Recycling is not cheap and involves man-hours on top of the service charges. Containers have to be washed often and recyclables have to be sorted.
When you tle
it
look
over the year
one can or bot-
at
seem
doesn’t
like
much
but
adds up.
it
According to the college’s 2002/2003 waste audit report, there is 26,579 kg of fine paper, 6,219 kg of glass, 132,418 kg of old corrugated cardboard, 9,621 kg of newspaper, 6,579 kg of cans, 39,959 kg of steel, and 132,418 kg of wood. For this audit period the total annual waste generation at the college was approximately 444,5 1 8 kg or 444 metric tonnes. Of this total
274,590 kg or 274 metric tonnes was diverted from landfill through a recycling facility.
Computer
up
that helps the recycling,” said
Milner.
When
the college has furniture
no longer usable it is not sent the landfill but to someone who
that to
is
may
be able to use it. This may be a community agency or some type of relief effort. Milner said the college has been successful in diverting things from the landfill site.
People are good about putting garbage in the garbage, said Chris
wrong recycling containers,” said Hinsperger. “The biggest problem is with the paper recycling containers.”
Items like glass and cans have been found in the paper bins and this contamination has to be sorted by college staff or the contractor removing it. This type of contamination can create additional cost to the college. On the environmental side the recyclables may be sent to the landfill site instead.
services and the pur-
Hinsperger, resident manager for
“Different items cannot be recy-
chasing department are just a few
Conestoga’s housekeeping. However, recycling items have been put in the improper contain-
cled together as there are different
of the departments that take recycling seriously.
Computer
are required to take
college.
some
required
make
said Milner,
glass,
“Every
consistency
turn around and
People need to be conscious of the environment and the whole college Milner, physical resources manager.
Campuses) Average Recycling Composition
doesn’t have to sort the metal which saves labour costs. “Metal recycling is difficult to
lars,’
Barry
(All
grams running at the same time. With this arrangement the college
that.”
community, said
supplies
Separating metals can be difficult as the college has different pro-
a cost to recycling in achieving this rate but there is also a cost if recycling is ignored. is
turn
in
Conestoga College
suppliers
back
all
empty boxes. “It’s some of these programs
the
each,”
for
have some concern with improper items being placed in the
community
While people lug their assortment of garbage to the curb, the City of Guelph is recycling more and more of it. More garbage is being diverted from landfill and being reused.
The new Wet-Dry Plus system of recycling
is
now
is
the
The diversion amount of garbage that is
recycled and reused that does not
go
to landfill.
The
city’s goal is
70
per cent and officials are confident that they will surpass
The
longer and
to St.
Thomas’s
western
plans to recycle
city
“The most positive is
cartons.
effect
Barton hopes to build a new
the centralized
transfer station that should push the
composting.”
city’s
cent.
Trevor Barton,
diversion rate over 70 per Moreover, Barton is also hop-
are
choose the right
encouraged to container. Doing
new
reuse centre some-
Call
have thrown
waynegirls.com.
a
out.
material that enters the residential
implemented a diversion
will turn a
garbage system
is
composted and
sold to landscapers, its
landfill
landfill in south-
Subsequently,
construction
and even Guelph residents. While, composting has economic benefits, there are also environmental ones.
Barton says, “The most positive
The
city
still
and improve
The
and sorting things properly so
somebody
else
down
the line does-
have to redo what should have been done in the first place. Milner believes the college community has been doing a good job. n’t
“I
would like to commend the and college community
for supporting the program,” said
Milner, “making recycling a viable alternative to landfill.”
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Furthermore,
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Barton has a number of plans for Guelph’s recycling program.
kept.
Since Guelph closed the city
by diverting approximately 30,000 tonnes of garbage each year. lars in trucking costs
turn anaerobic, create
equipment
better
is
profit in the near future.
site,
Guelph’s waste disposal. He says the city is saving thousands of dol-
these organics,
return on recyclable products sold
While the system yet, the city
composting
we would bury
which underground methane gas and greenhouse gases which escape and affect the climate.”
in the past
new system has
also ensured that the lasts
the centralized
Trevor Barton is the waste management programs supervisor of
their diversion rate
increase by almost 25 per cent.
Furthermore, the
is
ing for a
city spent
and has seen
effect
because
it.
approximately $50 million updating the wet-dry facility
as possible
attaining a 67 per
cent diversion rate. rate
much waste
has economic benefits.
makes
involved
students
Turning trash into gold diverting as
said
Hinsperger.
Students and others in the college
ers.
“We do
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Page 6
9,
News
2004
Don worry about being alone on
V-day
’t
Conestoga College students share By CHRISTINA
BRAMBURGER
Yes.
it's
The season of
when
year
all
loved ones and all
the
The time of
details
don't think you need a day to
someone
your coupled-up
together
get
friends
love.
insist
on
with
you
being single during this time of
nursing
year.
Conestoga
that
them.
love
of their romantic
I
you
think
night out.
should do that
Valentine, Schmalentine.
all
“My
show
the time.”
girl-
friends don’t like
know why some sin-
doesn’t
Girard
because they have to spend $60 on a dozen roses.”
Valentine’s
Kris Wickens,
people gle would be so down on themselves around Valentine’s Day. "I think you should just try and find single friends and go out with them.”
accounting student
You have
to
Easier said than done sometimes.
whole week you are going spend the big V-day all
panic
the
before wondering to
if
alone.
Well, worry no more. There's no
reason to
fret.
Celebrate your sin-
gle status on Feb. 14.
from and
people sell
flowers,
more says
the single April
Reid, 19, a sec-
just try
and find single friends and go out with them.” April Reid,
everyone but you. The silhouetted jewelry commer-
make your lovey-dovey friends weep while you try to con-
cials
nauseous feeling
in
your
friends
with
to
Kris Wickens, 20, a second-year
accounting student
at
Conestoga
College, thinks Valentine’s Day is a bit of a commercial thing and an excuse to have a holiday in the
had boyfriend wanted to
LRC By
DARREN SMITH
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
embraced
workshops planned for
who
single,
“Valentine’s
poor
the
weeks
Changes
best
They
are sure to
cheer you up.
interest.
not use the facilities.
assuming the lack of student response was due to their is
of extra time to
spare. Their focus is their
she said.
academ-
a
happen
will continue to
lack
“You like to have student input in more formal way,” said Wilkins,
“but
we
will
still
continue.”
and
if
students are not
happy with anything they know.
let staff
far as the stu-
workshops
problems she said. “For the most part students are happy with the services offered through the LRC,” said Wilkins. “It’s
good
a
environment
The workshops were intended plans in the
to stu-
dents only being at the college a few years, and due to the fact stu-
LRC
will
shops for
is
not sure
reschedule
later in the
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Wilkins said she
Wilkins also attributes the low interest in the
being met. As
that is
study.”
Students do communicate with staff directly
dents have a level of expectation dents are concerned, there are no
LRC regardless of the
of student input.
ic studies,
close friends.
isn’t
cern for students.”
director Catherine Wilkins
lot
Day
folk.”
“These workshops were not realon their radar. It's not a big con-
due to lack of student
not having a
the
way to take your mind off it is to share some laughs with some
cele
with the
may
the
thought of being
a
of Jan. 19 and 26 were cancelled
Wilkins
you
If
haven’t
forced to cancel workshops ly
LRC
exactly
right.
“They were broke,” she really for the
they
way
She’s
to
has
but
with,
have to spend $60 on a dozen roses.
of the year.
time to find a
go out and have a good time.”
it
the
says.
said student participation
it’s
so you might as well
day
special
don't like Valentine’s because they
embrace your single status and remember that it’s only one day out
Maybe
share
to
a Saturday night
‘It’s
at
someone
have
girlfriends
was needed from those who use and don’t use the facilities. The LRC wants to know what students like and why
stomach.
student
brate.
“My
cutouts with their arrows pointing at
practical
never
practical nursing student
Everywhere you look there are paper hearts in the stores and cupid
tain the
Valentine’s Day is an excuse for companies to make more money
Wickens
you should
think
She says she
friends with
second-year
would be nice “I
with friends this year.
Kira Girard. 21, a single
College, admits
you care for them or that you
their
telling
I
because
a
Girard will be spending the day
grabber.”
It's
Conestoga College. "I think it’s ridiculous
that time of year again.
money
month of February. “It's a good excuse to go out.” Wickens says he doesn’t mind
ond-year practical nursing student at
on spending Feb. 14 without a partner
their feelings
www.greyhound.ca
to
News
Corporate bullies belong
SPOKE, February
detention
in
Big companies are taking advantage of the By HALLEY McPOLIN
people included
Bullying
a frustrating
is
matic event that in
and
trau-
commonly occurs
schools and on playgrounds.
culprit
parent
the
relentless,
is
The
in
including
lawsuit,
the copyright a
12-year-old
honours student from New York. “I thought it was OK to download music because my mom paid a service fee for it,” Brianna
and are cracking down on offendEven Barney the Dinosaur
ers.
course
him
25-page
a
customers would get confused over the name. Since the media began picking up
Rowe
With all the wealth and power some companies have, it’s puzzling to see just how paranoid they can be at times. More and more often,
LaHara had said in one interview. “Out of all people, why did they pick me?” The defendants had been chosen based on the number of files shared, although most were unaware how much music was being distributed from their com-
big corporations are targeting the
puters in the background; Lahara
gone down because of the masses flocking to see what all the fuss is about. Microsoft has also backed down, saying they are “reconsidering” their stance on the subject. Rowe’s homepage has regular updates on the status of the situation and an area where the public
The
can make "defence fund” dona-
often feels helpless and the victim
always tormented. But what if the bully was a wealthy, well known and powerful ... company?
is
“little
guy"
in
an attempt to ward
away such offences
as copyright
infringement, virtual theft and slander.
Even
whatever harm the is minimal, backlash can be
company
if
suffers
was one of those unlucky
few.
child’s mother, Sylvia Torres, settled with the
RIAA
After the public outcry over the situation,
Mitch
chief executive
Generally a company will first issue a warning, often in the form of a professional but very serious
peer-to-peer
frighteningly severe.
letter
asking that the offence be
stopped immediately. If the action does not cease there could be certain consequences. Because most couldn’t possibly
citizens
up
to the pricey
need
sharing. Parents
file
aware
be
of
what
doing on their
their children are
computers.”
Even
is
usu-
enough to halt any infractions. However, sometimes the
if
(the)
company
harm the
company use
the
in
suffers
mini-
is
mal, the backlash can be
to
set
frighteningly severe.
this .
.
and
industries.
are using
The RIAA can rest assured at one little girl will not any music downloading be time soon. Shortly after the lawsuits began,
one
company
fought
back
in
defense of their clientele. After the RIAA requested the identities of
150 Charter Communications Inc. customers, Charter filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block those
names from
Many
felt this to
was demonstrated September when the Recording Industry Association of America
“fair” fight.
on individual turned its music-swappers. There were 261
it
The
the recording industry.
be a
much more
place to break
all sorts
of rules, but
seems companies are looking more closely at some popular sites
for the
Conestoga College.
A
disability
new
services coun-
helped
develop
the
course,
entitled
In
sellor
the elective course and
teach the course. “I
felt
it
was important
for
own
tra-
teachers to share their ditions,” said Nixon.
Students in the course will
about issues affecting Nation communities and some of their spiritual aspects. The course will be taught a little differently Nixon said. For example, one of the classes will be taught in a circle. By doing
Lyons
learn First
this
and a very getting the job
no one
is in
a greater posi-
tion in the class, not even the teacher. This type of setting shows that
done. But does this “bullying” really protect the company or just create a lack of trust and respect
On the other hand,
among the masses in the end? Another site was recently confronted by one of the more intimcompanies in North idating
they should expect certain consequences. If nothing else, these
view.
types of situations serve as a warning to the rest of us: the Internet is
native guest speakers
America,
name. found
Apparently
Microsoft
www.mikerowesoft.com,
there are regulations in place for a reason and if one chooses to ignore the rules,
not
as
anonymous
as
we once
thought so choose your material stealing is stealing, no carefully .
.
.
who the victim may be. If they happen to be bigger, tougher and better equipped than you, just
17-year-old Mike Rowe, neither clever nor amusing. Rowe received an e-mail from
matter
in back lawyers November asking him to stop
like in the schoolyard, you’re
by
Microsoft
was able
to find an aboriginal teacher to
she said.
is
domain
a
as they are part of this country
Polite, to the point
simply over a
is
Doon campus of
regarding First Nations people,
legal remedies.”
operated
Internet used to be a safe
native studies course
Canadian mainstream society
is
means of
A first
needs to have more information
these materials must be immedi-
effective
DARREN SMITH
By
able to companies like Microsoft.
unlawful to use property without permission It
native spirituality
feel there are better options avail-
removed. Lyons Partnership would prefer not to have to pursue least
guns
companies
afflu-
excerpt threat-
the intellectual property of
.
wide example.
This
sympathize with massive,
Although in the long run, stealing music and movies and infringing on copyrights can ultimately be destructive to a company, many
you
teach
developing the curriculum for
host
The site says, “Most people found the clip to be harmless and funny. Except for Barney’s lawyers. They found the clip to be in bad taste.” The site directs the audience to other sources for the clip and scanned the letter in question for
One
will
for the general public
the
ent
spoof.
Elective
of
support
site.
It’s difficult
to
j
and Out of Time, Balancing Communities. Kelly Nixon was involved in
ately
a nation
last
was
and
offered
says his site has
threatened by mail over a Barney
Partnership.
question decides to
culprit
www.ebaumsworld.com,
ens, “the material
ally
the
audio and animation,
video,
ing
dedicated to amus-
public viewing.
stand
lawyers a giant
corporation can afford, this
to
tions
One website
for $2,000.
Bainwol released a statement saying, “We’re trying to send a strong message that you are not anonymous when you participate in
the
the story,
now
letter
threatening legal action, claiming
unforgiving.
is
j
using the domain name. They also
mailed
— Page 7
Aboriginal
guy
little
2004
9,
everyone has an equal point-of-
The course
will
also
have can
who
talk about issues they’ve experi-
enced
in their lives.
of things we know about native people are from books,” said Nixon.
“A
lot
“Having people who have it makes it more valid.”
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9,
2004
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in
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SPOKE, February
9,
— Page 9
2004
a Conestoga student By
T
CARLA SANDHAM
A time when
to plan.
most
making plans for weekend a long-time commit-
to believe she
wouldn't graduate
this spring.
he orange glow of the setting
the
sun gleamed over the horizon
ment.
After a few days of worrying whether or not she would pass her
the bird-bath in
Dow’s back-
Clifford, dressed elegantly in a
black, knee-length dress with ruf-
on the sleeves, marched into
fles
the house disgusted with
Dow, who
insisted she get the water.
As
Clifford headed inside in a
Dow
huff,
prepared himself for
what he was about to do. "I was nervous,” Dow clearly remembers. “I didn't know if I should still do it because Mel was
mad
at
me.”
But once Clifford reached the bird-bath, her eyes flew ppen in shock as she gazed at the diamond ring Dow had placed there while she was inside getting water. Her high school sweetheart then asked, “Will you marry me?” “I was totally not expectit,”
was 19
says Clifford, at the
did
little
first
plan-
year of
practical nursing at Conestoga.
Now, with months away
the
She had just gradufrom Elmira high school and heading was Conestoga to College in the a with fall ring
her
course,
Clifford
find out
was
it
was relieved just a
to
misunder-
wedding four
scheduled for
it
beginning to feel
The wedding, June 19, falls two all.
days after convocation at Conestoga College. “The last few months haven’t been too bad,” she pauses, “but there have been stressful times.” Working a part-time job to help pay for the wedding, while doing co-op as part of her program, Clifford has little time to think about fabric colours, decorations, wedding cake toppers and everything else involved in planning a wedding. “I don't have too much of a life right now,” she says. “But, I am trying to concentrate on school.” semester Last Clifford
poorly a
did
on test,
which
—
wedding
to save a few cents or hundreds of dollars for that matter. While her bridesmaids, many of whom are also in school, worry
budge t
about the cost of their dresses,
was not concerned about
Clifford
“The
last
few months
alone makes
tips
haven’t been too bad, but
“It’s
there have been stressful
nursing student She is currently attending classes and working at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph until she finishes consolidation Guelph her at General Hospital in April. Balancing her time between school and the approaching wedding has at times been overwhelmhas been the
most
money
difsitu-
25, who works full time as a security officer at Stone
ation.
Dow,
Guelph, refinanced would have enough money for their wedding. But Clifford has little to contribute
Road Mall
only doing
spending
of
instead
couple hired friends of theirs are
ing, but Clifford says the
am
I
thousands of dollars on a professional photographer, the young
Mel Clifford,
ficult part
something
once,” she says confidently.
But,
times.”
100
up for about
in
his truck to ensure they
school.
They
who
photography
studying
also
made
their
in
own
and scored deals on flowers and various other wedding paraphernalia Clifford bought over the last two years. However, the unfortunate closure of the hall they booked for their reception added a few more numbers to their bottom line. invitations
After hastily calling several different halls in the area, they luckily found one that wasn’t booked. “The one we have now costs
more than we had budgeted for,” says Clifford, wondering where they can cut costs to make up for the unexpected expenditure.
dollar-wise as a student.
even know if I can get a job right away,” says Clifford, who is already in debt because of the
While Clifford and Dow are footing most of the bill for the wedding, both sets of parents are
tuition.
chipping
“I don’t
However, she is
not sacrificing
her
dream
By CARLA
SANDHAM
a student,
money
guests.
in to
guarantee a perfect
day for their children. So on the warm summer eve of June 19
—
exactly
Dow’s proposal
two years
—
after
Clifford can
finger
relax as she leaves her life as a college student behind and steps
and
into her future with
a
Wedding
ing a big wedding, as her family
as well as her gradu-
ation, Clifford is
the grade
spending $1,000 on her ivory wedding gown. She also insists on hav-
standing.
led her
ated
shiny
who
time of the
proposal.
on
Dow
Clifford and
ning during Clifford’s
the stress of
yard.
ing
wedding
wedding while making
students consider
on the warm summer eve of June 19, 2002. Glen Dow and his girlfriend Mel Clifford had just returned home from her graduation and stood arguing over who should fill
tackles planning her
Dow.
A
s
is
usually
and
paying for a wedding could rack up a few extra thousands of dollars in debt. Therefore, Jennifer Goulden, director of theweddingring.ca tight
— an online
bridal show, referral
network and wedding planner
some
offers
tips
—
for planning
a
wedding on a “shoestring" or low budget.
Goulden explains budget
is
mony and
A
a low-range about $5,000 for a cere-
reception.
budget would be upwards of $20,000 and could go as high as $50,000 or more. “That is a definite Hollywoodstyle wedding,” she says. "An average wedding is somewhere in between, ringing in at about $10,000 to $15,000.” large
Goulden says the shoestring budget can be tweaked to be as low as $4,000 and as high as $12,000, depending on what the bride and groom consider their perfect wedding.
And after money is
finding out
how much you,
to
available
Goulden suggests deciding what of the wedding are most important and spend more on them and less on everything else. She also says if you want to save
parts
on decor, rent a reception needs
little
help with
its
hall that
appear-
ance. (Photo by Carla Sandham)
Mel
Clifford,
a second-year
practical nursing student,
marry Glen Dow on June 19, just days after her graduation from
will
Conestoga College.
“It’s all about who you know,” she adds. “If you have friends or
family
members
business, allow
the
in
them
wedding you a
to give
deal on their services as long as they’re good at what they do. tips include:
Other cost-saving * Limit your guest
list
Choose a small cake and keep
* it
simple
*
Use
fresh, seasonal flowers
*
Buy
in
*
Reuse your ceremony flowers
at
quantity
the reception hall
Serve a light meal or a buffetstyle dinner * Book a winter wedding *
*
Make your own
favours and
invitations
*
Choose a Friday night (recep-
tion halls are usually cheaper) * Have an officiant perform the
ceremony
at
* If hiring a
the reception site
wedding planner puts
you over budget,
hire a
planner for just the day of your
wedding * If your budget doesn’t allow you to hire a decorator, make your own decorations and arrangements for the
hall
.
— SPOKE, February
Page 10
9,
We Remember
2004
Judges praise In
remembrance of Dec.
on
murdered
the
Polytechnique
in
6.
women who were 1989
Montreal,
at
the
were invited
Ecole
Women’s
to
submit entries of poems,
awarded three
prizes, for first,
third place,
was decided
Each was unique and powerful
First Place
in
A woman.
Lively green gentle grin, a towhead kid. She has a life of boundaries - those of her single parenthood, her reliance on the system, her excruciating a
isolation.
She
fiercely
is
haired
man
ry job
and a kid of his She envisions her
with a facto-
boundaries dissolving in mid-air. It is
one
-
She
strong,
fireworks from day total libido electri-
fication. Shortly thereafter follows a classic embodiment of that phrase “jumping in with both feet. The conflict is part of the fire and it begins immediately. His temper flares, jealousy slithers around and they fight daily. He uses words and manipulation to coax her
these pieces can be disturb-
We
share these with our college community.
An Inspiration to All Who Know Her
her.
By
Jennifer
Roy
Scorned, ridiculed, neglected, Discriminated, laughed at, frowned upon. Turned Down, broken down, beaten down, Denied needs yet alone luxuries. Uneducated, conformed, dragged around, Broken spirits until submission.
icrementally. He’s flipping
her phone asking her tions. He’s when she
clear.
Second Place Winner
disappe
is
The messages
ing.
Winner
where he wants
and
The content of
All the writings were judged to have a great
Eventually he is confull-on. her trolling Accusations, negativity, and discontent fill their space like a fog. Or a plague.
independent.
But hungry for love. She falls for him right away, this sexy, dark-
own.
right
are strong
hon-
recognize the value of the work.
quality. its
Woman A By Tammi Maher eyes,
to assign
in relation to violence.
of hurt, hope and societal change yet to come
second and
ourable mentions to the other three entries to
difficult as the
were of very high
six submissions
it
impact
Women’s Resource Group
lence message.
The judging was extremely
Current students of Conestoga College
way. Although the
first-
person accounts, or fiction with an anti-vio-
Resource Group sponsored an anti-violence writing contest.
writing contest entries
all
“Forbidden”
Doomed to failure and victimized... This woman has become a “product”
He’s book. family quescalling
u "~~
of her envi-
ronment.
t
goes to ner for hospital exhaustion and l |bout it. Does our heroine
Violence destroys
lives.
'
But then she
back, get help, tell her tale? Of course, but it is period of timeu She lives the abuse % realizes it, and stays anyway. She defends this man to herself, to others,
leads
her
toward
the
incinerator. structs her
time
-
and
m
from time even wants ionally. But
found the strength leave
remain there. She now lives by her rules and is reconstructwill
while he
carefully self-worth
ing her self-image, taking care of her kid and
He deconone piece
alas,
to
him behind. He
working.
at a
she loves
Coming back
is...
Loved, encouraged, cherished, Accepted, laughed with, smiled at. Considered, built up, helped, Abundantly possessing needs with some luxuries.
Well versed, educated, able to be “me,” standing on top, Given wings to fly. “Allowed” Encouraged to succeed and has survived. .
This
woman
who know
has become an inspiration to
to life.
Ending violence builds
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER:
all
her.
poem
lives.
dedicated to all the women who still in, or never had a chance to leave violent situations, and for those individuals who have helped and are helping to put an end to the violence against women.
Relationships
This
is
have overcome, are Being a student and in a committed relationship can bring enjoyment and pleasure and also feel conflictuai in terms of responsibilities and demands on time. A healthy relationship is more likely to withstand the pressures and that being a full-time student bring. A local Individual, Couple and Family Therapist, Barbara Pressman, developed a list of primary principles for a
changes
Come
healthy relationship.
Here are a few paraphrased ideas: Respect for the other person -- no put downs, no insults, appreciation of different needs and beliefs and recognition of the possible need for separate
International
as well as together time. Safety
is
of utmost importance
even fear, there already
--
no emotional or physical violence.
If
there
Women’s Week
is
is hurt.
Caring behaviour and emotional support such as listening without judging or blaming and encouraging each other’s interests. Inclusive decision-making regardless of earnings,
compromising differences
Open communication
By LESLEY
including the capacity to share feelings, to
to attentively without giving advice (unless sought),
be
and willingness
listened to
be
assertive about expressing needs.
Communication includes affection and sexual expression. These need to fit the needs of each couple and be mutually
LEACHMAN
The Women's Resource Group will
avoiding a win/lose result.
be holding a celebration din-
ner in
honour of International
Faculty and students, both male to attend
the dinner at the Waterloo
on March
campus
at
your campus
is
available to assist you with relationship issues
served
A Message
from Student Services
will
meal, prepared and
by Conestoga students.
Free entertainment will also be
faculty
member
be donated to Mary’s Place, a
women’s
shelter.
services
counsellor,
Joan Magazine, says the celebration will
be a
treat to the partici-
pants.
“We all get we don’t
2.
four-course
as
Dana Komer will be singing. The money leftover from the event
Student
Tickets are $25 and include a
The counsellor
provided,
Women’s Week. and female, are invited
satisfying.
honour
but
together,”
to
work
together,
often get to play
she says.
“Plus
it
is
honouring women, which makes it
even more special.”
We Remember
SPOKE, February
— Page 11
2004
9,
Third Place Winner
Honourable Mentions
Betrayal
The following three submissions received special recognition due to the high quality of the writing and the important message they deliver.
Anonymous
He
stood holding the kitten by the neck with the The four women he had gathered from different rooms of the house were still huddled on the bed where he had thrown them.
gun
The Last Laugh
in its tiny ear.
The one who owned the cat wept uncontrollably. The gun was a hand-held air gun that shot metal pellets that would cut and sting the skin but; at that range the damage could be fatal to the soft tissue of the kitten. One of the young women sitting with the others
felt a responsibility to
put a stop to
the fear that was growing. This man was the partner of her best friend, who now cowered next to her on the bed, but she had never seen this side of him before. They also, had been friends. He had taken her horseback riding at the stables and he
had drunk too much. Those times he only fell asleep. Tonight was different. He was angry, very agitated and out of control. He was going to make them suffer with his need for power. At first, she tried to talk to him. It was as if he could not hear. Then she tried to calm the owner of the kitten down. She told her she would get her kitten for her. Her fear had turned to anger and in a madness equalling his; she jumped at him, grabbed the kitten and threw the tiny pet into the waiting arms of its owner. She thought it was over, but was wrong. She was very wrong. He grabbed her as she tried to run to the kitchen where there was a door through which she could escape. In the small galley kitchen he trapped her against the cupboards. Gun and fist into her face, sparkles of light and then she felt the gun barvision her dimmed in rel dig into her temple. She could not move, his weight was crushing and her hands were wedged under her body and against the countertop. He was screaming at her. She could not focus on what he was saying. She was in another time, a place where a frightened eleven-year-old girl hid while the ruler slammed down on wet hands. It was the nurse’s room, because the nurse was not there, and the teacher is whispering in her ear. Nasty, nasty girl. Why are you so bad? Why do
slammed hard
you? The ruler comes he no longer has eneruntil down again and again the momentum of into will gy left to push all his The punishment hands. the slap of wood on wet and washes his sink over, he goes to the bathroom done this to has hands. He feels so much better. He does not She her several Thursdays in a row now.
you make
me do
this to
cry; she will not cry. The present returns in a flash of blue and the one with the gun is forced to the floor. Wrists locked in
submission as the police take him away. The courts betray her and he gets anger management therapy. Causing emotional trauma to another is apparently not considered a crime. There is no restorative jusputs her tice. She does not cry. She goes home and
Anonymous you
tell
I
this not to
sadden
Or anger you. Not even make you think. No, I tell
you. to
you
this
am
fine.
because, you see, I
am
just
want
Actually,
stronger than ever.
I
I
you that no matter how much someone hurts you, all
to tell
not
is
lost.
want to tell you about the day I was raped. I can still feel the weird combination of crunchy, sharp broken glass and cold, moist mud pressing on my I
my around my and
less
bunched
pants
ass,
shins.
1
terrified.
feel help-
There
is
pouring
this glorious sunlight all
me
over
And day
through the
trees.
the blue of the sky that
A flicker of hope only a dream could be so diametri-
cally opposed. But
it
is really
remember how
And
often think of him, or
I
down on me, heavy and squishy, hot. The way I am
think
pinned, the reek of his flesh
loathing
close to
my
face but
it is
nose.
I
look
at his
vacant, ugly.
I
an acrid taste of horror in
mouth.
He
It
It
is
am
I
cut
see
There
following me, or
is
him on and
me
made
the street.
and selfBut he stronger and
pain
is
fear.
And
tougher and smarter.
my
Only one of us left that day with any hope of a real future. And only one of us walked away that day
disgust-
ing and humiliating and so base.
I
get
gags me.
rapes me.
the rape,
sunny afternoon. imagine he
is
easily he
after
casual, out for a stroll on a
happening. His weight bears
from the glass
a
survivor.
transformed.
Hope Lives By It
was
Hope
a frosty fall morning;
looked at her reflection
in the mirror. Once too often, her face and body were left
and swollen from
battered
She lover’s beating. knew as she looked at herself her
and hard, that this would be the first day of the rest of her life. She mad stand the night befongfput her foot down, no mpSTDea. ings, and she e^raped
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her
life to
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the floor.
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would
promise
choice.
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esteem, she knew in her heart that she could do it, but was afraid of the consequences of
o be on her
leaving him.
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life.
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the
first
big step,
a chance meeting with
after
an old friend, who told her about a support group for battered women, she attend-
after.
|bei
ed her
knew
first
after
meeting.
She
attending
this
meeting her fate of existence relied on her contacting the ice the next time her lover She knew it in that she too could
and
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then
or even
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feelings on paper. She writes a poem and those words are what she lives by for many years:
look across the field and see one lonely tree, It has faced the storms and rain like me, And yet its trunk grows straight. Not bending in the direction forced by wind. Not showing any scars of hate, Not touched by scorn or greed or any sin. But storms and cold rains of man, Have mutilated this once gentle hand,
I
walks away
stunning.
is
and bruised. 1 am utterly horrified and frozen in place.
in the first place.
I
the warmth from these veins. Turned the flesh to stone; love to cinders, And filled the mind with scorching pain,
Have drained
all
Not allowing any hope or dreams
to linger.
His focus was one sion and slaughter To rob of pride and joy a daughter Accusation of feminist rankled the It
sealed their fate spelled
their
We that
room
doom look back with sadness
day
in
December
But
attempt
We
Women
name we to remember
his
not
say
change has
it
again
every day eir rights but
what
brought
Have we done what we can to prevent
are beaten in their
an onslaught
Family violence we offer him as an excuse A lifetime of witnessing despair and abuse
normally” Have we come
very far
is
there really a difference
Can we
offer our daughters
a degree of assurance
News
Those are mighty
big
“We
HOTO
it’s
The
100
thorough job instructing and prepar-
the hands of roughly
sess the skills required to
keep the
of us safe from the chaotic
world outside the campus
doors.
Police foundations students underto
go diligent training
prepare
themselves to protect and serve
community. “We prepare them
their
depth
level,"
Harrison,
police
at a
very
in-
Carolyn
said
foundations/law
and security administration coordinator.
The only elements the police foundations program doesn't teach is
shooting, defensive driving and
“We need a good person. Someone who is calm, can take control when necessary, someone who knows when to do this and someone with community involvement.” Const. Peter Viol,
second year,
defensive tactics.
is
a course
walk
in
with your
deliver a very high quality,
being interviewed, that is only one stage. After students graduate from
Conestoga they need
to
submit an
form and
registration
applicant
complete a pre-interview assessment. The next step involves writing aptitude tests, a communication test,
the medical/physical skills
The
the abilities test. 1
is
Stage 2
and of
last section
video simulation. the interview. Const.
is
Peter Viol, a recruiter for Waterloo
in
designed to help
students
“We
Stage
Waterloo regional police preparation,
process.
demanding program,” she said. Becoming a police officer isn’t as simple as walking intd a room and
ing students for the real world.
Police
in April
interview
gruelling
the
fill
students ‘get
foundations
police
through
future of our safety has been
Conestoga College students. After graduation they will posrest
...
Harrison feels the faculty does a
in
left
don’t have the facilities
not practical," said Harrison.
to
new constables
Waterloo Regional Police Service hiring 10 By CARRIE
shoes
Regional Police Service said the chief at Waterloo likes to interview every possible candidate.
“We need a good person. Someone who is calm, can take control when necessary, someone who knows when to do this and someone with community involvement.” Participating in the community can be anything from volunteering at a hospital, to coaching a little league team.
“What you do
to you,” Viol
up
is
said.
Students in police foundations have to complete 40 hours of community service in their first year. “Life skills and community involvement is what they are looking for,” said Harrison. After the interview comes Stage 3,
walk out with your
money
which includes a background
investigation.
From
the time
you apply and the
interview process
where up
to
a
it
can take any-
year,
said
Viol. (Photo by Carrie Hoto)
Waterloo regional began interviewing on Jan. 14 and Viol said 10 of the interviewees will be hired on
Const. Peter
April 12.
police service.is
a recruiter for Waterloo Regional Police Services, has screened 200 applications for 10 positions the Viol,
filling this April.
200 applications
“I’ve screened
for 10 spots," he said.
Waterloo
regional
hires
three
“The way the selection is set up is you have to have life experi-
times a year: January, April and
now
September.
ence," he said.
Aside from
life
said there are a traits
experience. Viol
number of other
police officers need to retain.
“Analytical multi-tasking
are
skills is
amount of academic ability to stay
ple retiring, staffing requirements
and people leaving
to
go
to other
services. “It’s
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Most people who
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“It’s
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the
is
in front
of
you and prioritize.” Viol and Harrison both stress the importance of getting work experience and life experience after graduation. According to Conestoga’s Graduate Employment Report for 2001/2002, there were 71 graduates from police foundations, 96 per cent of them were working and 56 per cent were working in their related field.
“A
FACT BOX Do
you
match
job
this
description? I Preserving the I
peace
Preventing crime and other
offences
and providing
assis-
tance in prevention I Assisting victims of I
crime
Apprehending criminals and
who may
of them won’t get hired away because they are too young ... Some of them need to
others
develop
participating in prosecutions
lot
right
their
life
skills,"
said
Harrison.
many Conestoga
graduates do get hired.
“Compared
to other police
Laying
I
I
charges
and
Executing warrants Investigating
and reporting
occurrences foun-
programs in the college system we have one of the most demanding and high quality programs in the province.” For more information on the Waterloo Regional Police Service check out www.wrps.on.ca. dations
be
lawfully
taken into custody
I
Harrison said
stay in policing," Viol said.
work each day and hope you making a difference.”
H&R BLOCK
...
ability,
calm; you have to be
able to deal with what
According to the police services Waterloo regional board, is authorized to have 632 uniform members. Viol said how many people they hire depends on peo-
good,
essential, a certain
I
Performing the lawful duties the chief of police or
that
commissioner assigns I Enforcing municipal by-laws I
Completing the prescribed
training
— According
to
ATS Inc.
Feature
SPOKE, February
9,
2004
— Page 13
allowing the terr bout one rity student,
She cringes at the'mere thought of vomiting and begins to panic at the first feeling of an uneasy stom-
says she
Michelle
Dyck of Guelph
has had
a fear of vomiting ever since she
threw up her pizza
meeting
1
a girl guides
at
CN
Tower.
As she neared
how
horrible
the scene was,” she shudders. “I
everyone’s stomach
realize
feels
the top
And Willson
says the face-painted circus freaks just
make
her break
down
tress
in tears.
common
But Dyck’s phobia of a bodily function causes a
8 years ago.
can remember
petrified of
is
clowns and heights. Willson challenged her fear a while ago when she climbed the she almost fainted.
ach.
“1
every 10 Canadians suffer from a pho,
in
cult for her to function
it
diffi-
normally
in
I'm
still
always worried that
it
will “I
But
this
23-year-old
woman
is
About one in every 10 Canadians suffers from an excessive or persistent fear of something, according to the Canadian
was
fine
comfortable
and
Psychological fear
considered
is
because
Association.
it
is
way when
through our set
got the gurgles.” Michelle Dyck,
Guelph resident
excessive
phobia can range from fearing
for sleepovers because sleeping in
and blood. There is something about the eyes of porcelain dolls and ventriloquists that trigger fear in law and security student Jamie Gough.
made her nervmade her feel sick. “The panic would inevitably begin when the lights went out,”
time she passes her mother’s doll
home.
Krystal Willson, a law and secu-
an unfamiliar place
ous, which
she says, adding there was no controlling her panic attacks. Dyck also missed a lot of school,
She
she would be remembers lying in the sick room at school often where the nurse bucket puke a put would
fearing
or spider pleasant
such as gardening, nature
activities
sick.
game
she put a
lot
of energy into not
let-
“I’m not even sure how react
if
I
would
I
psychologist
clinical
Joseph’s Healthcare
and
in
these
McCabe, at
St.
Hamilton
professor
psychiatry
at
for
days and days
Dyck has never gone is
phobias
pub
at the
University
of Guelph. “I
was
and comfortable
until
about three-quarters of the way through our set when I got the gurgles,” she explains. “I was shaking uncontrollably and had to fight through the rest of our set.” Fortunately, Dyck says she has learned to restrain herself from bringing up her lunch, supper or
Spiders
2.
Bees
until
a
Generally,
it
3.
Reptiles
4.
Snakes
of
5.
of
liquid
6.
Mice Dogs
in
Dyck’s
7.
Birds
treatment
no longer pro-
strong
Oakman
reaction.
fear
says, medica-
tions are not considered effective
phobias
specific
(fear
objects).
However,
a
bottle
Gravol can be found purse at
all
my
times.
she says pointing to a bottle on her kitchen “It’s
safety
net,”
counter.
She
recalls a recent trip
on a
train
whatever she has eaten. Now, when
out west where she packed four bottles of the stomach-settling
an unpleasant feeling arises in her stomach, she repeatedly tells her-
unfamiliar Visiting medicine. places, she says makes her stomach
(Photos by Carla Sandham)
Common
fears
among people
are heights, spiders and
snakes. The mere sight of a
snake
in
a picture
like this
can
a person with a severe phobia of snakes. This type of phobia can prevent a person from doing activities and going places where snakes may be
trigger a panic attack
lurking.
in
won’t buy any.”
1.
University of Waterloo.
duces
for
fine
I
Frogs 9. Ants 10. Horses 8.
I’ve
think
feared situation or thing,” says Dr.
regularly
experienced a panic attack dur-
maybe today
I
Jonathan Oakman, a psychologist
Exposure-based
been
fear entirely.
for
fear-provoking situation or object
ing a gig at a
this
graded exposure to the
is
requires the patient to approach the
a musician, recent-
over
available.
doing things, but is
ting
to get pro-
“The best known treatment
would
challenging myself as part of get-
.
prevent her from going places and at
I
I’ve
.” .
at the
can strike
so
work
sion of myself and not go to
McMaster University. Dyck tries not to let her phobia it
if s a safety net without,
that freaked out five-year-old ver-
treatment
with
face
better
was actually sick to my would probably become
I
coming
to
do
been doing pretty well
ling herself.
fessional help for her phobia, but
face
chum. “I realize
Dyck says there arc many times when she could have vomited, but
outdoors because he or she fears
ly
When
an animal, such as a dog, to storms
collection at
Someone with a snake may also avoid
vomit
in a
fest.”
stomach.
phobia
Dyck, who she was younger she wouldn’t go over to friends’ houses
"Their eyes are the lost souls of little children,” she says. Gough says she winces every
refused to ride a
anytime.
the actual level of danger associat-
A
Dyck
school,
school bus ever again.
out of proportion to
ed with the situation.
feel
1
a
three-quarters of the
The
made me
creatures, says Dr. Randi
until
not alone.
I
It
walks, camping or playing a
everyday situations.
upset every once in a while, but
end up being the world’s most horrendous vomiting session.”
that.
even more nervous and sick because it meant there was a possibility would actually be sick.” And after watching a friend throw up on her school bus in public
won’t end
self “no, this
hated
“I
of dis-
lot
and sometimes makes
beside her.
—
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— SPOKE, February
9,
2004
Conestoga Students Healthy
Lifestyles
Inc.
and
Week
presents
Josey Vogels
v©
Nationally syndicated columnist
on SEX,
DATING and
RELATIONSHIPS!
News
SPOKE, February
9,
2004
— Page 15
Pot growers getting brash with their cash Homes
upscale neighbourhoods being turned into drug operations By AIMEE
in
WILSON
unit investigations are all part of
Some of those involved in illehome-grow operations are now going swankier. Growers are now found to be
an intensive project aimed at geting home-grow operations.
gal
purchasing expensive properties in more costly neighbourhoods. In the past they used to buy rundown or
abandoned properties
to set
up
shop. Staff Sgt. Bryan Larkin of the Waterloo regional police said growers are now beginning to
move
high-end neighbour-
into
hoods
disguise
to
their
far in
three
2004, police have bustdifferent
According
to Larkin, the
are creating these
home-grow operations are becoming much more savvy at it,” he said.
drug
expensive homes and renovating and creating a greenhouse in a really expensive
home
very
in a
neighbourhood
elusive
where
people don't suspect it.” Waterloo regional police drug
odd hours; and sounds of humming around the house is heard. Once a house is made into a at
greenhouse for the operation, the
operations in the region.
there are
The last bust occurred Jan. 19 in Cambridge when a 37-year-old male was arrested after having an undisclosed amount of marijuana in the home.
According to the Jan. 16 issue of the Independent and Free Press of
Police
say
they
not
only
community
part-
are
ners for information but also the general public.
“We’re asking neighbours
to
know
'They're typically buying very
the premise; residents rarely appear to be home; condensation on the windows; the exterior property is untidy; visitors come
unit has executed 150 search warrants since 1999 for the illegal
relying on their
who
home-grow
operations in Waterloo Region.
illegal
operations.
“People
So ed
tar-
their neighbours,” said Larkin. People are advised to be
aware of activity around neighbourhood.
their
Some signs that there may be a marijuana home-grow operation taking place are: warning signs about guard dogs posted around
home
not only unliveable but
is
many dangers
as well.
Halton, the possibility of a fire in
one of these operations as lar
as
much
in a
regu-
is
40 times greater than household.
In
many of
the operations, elechas been illegally bypassed
tricity
and in many circumstances done by a non-professional. Therefore, combining an amateur
electrical job with vast amounts of water and fertilization makes the house an electrocution trap.
“We’re trying to send a message community that we won’t
to the
tolerate
it,”
said Larkin.
Pride of the underground railroad PETR CIHACEK
By
“Move
or die,” the
for her, he would likely have been caught and taken back to the plan-
man was
told
ness of a pistol aimed just inches
from
many people remember
his forehead.
Knowing the
the threat
man overcame
was
serious,
his fatigue
and
decided to keep walking. Later on, he
and
his group of runaway from the United States reached their promised
slaves safely
land
- Canada.
That happened approximately We will never find
150 years ago.
what happened to the discouraged slave after he reached Canadian soil. But, he was probably forever out
grateful
to
Harriet
Tubman
for
him and making him continue his journey. If it was not threatening
the heroic
Tubman. Being a runaway slave
Tubman helped more
herself,
than
300
slaves escape through a so-called
underground railroad, a secret pathway leading through the woods and across rivers, lakes and mountains into Canada.
The
fugitives
moved only
at
night and they were often chased by slave hunters. During the day, they found refuge in barns, houses, chimneys and haystacks.
Tubman
also ventured 19 times southern U.S. to guide slaves to freedom in the northern
to
and her bravery and dedicalegendary.
is
But, the president of Canada’s
tation.
During Black History Month, which is celebrated in February,
as he stared into the sinister cold-
states
tion
the
National
History
Deborah Morrison, feels important to remember
Loading up David Thaler unloads snacks and beverages headed for Conestoga vending machines on Jan. 29. This is a daily routine for Thaler.
Society, it
is
also
Parental
to
Nova
Scotia,” Morrison said. “Initially,
food
comes
ORMSTON
By JENNIFER
extra weight pregnant
Choosing
to
become
a parent
of preparation.
lot
A primary concern for parents in the early stages of pregnancy, or
who
are planning to
nant,
is
become preg-
the health of their unborn
child.
The Region of Waterloo public
they were supported by the church
health
on.”
free prenatal fair this
department
is
offering
BRYAN M ARTIN
Conestoga College students are experiencing the cold that with
it
comes
being the heart of winter.
They are going through that tough part of the year when their schedules have become harder,
homework assignments more demanding and the weather more
their
depressing.
After a long day of school, students like to
some
unwind by doing
physical activity outside or at least getting past tally
some
fresh
air.
But, these
few weeks have been so brucold it seems almost impossi-
ble to do anything fun outdoors.
should
The good news is that it’s February and reading week is only two weeks away, a welcome break for everyone
stuffed pita
that is
around the comer. students hunger for some
Some
and relaxation, and are getting excited about going someplace warm. Other students hunger for something different, namely food. There has been a buzz around the cafeteria lately because of a new rest
happy because the is coming and should
be here by this week.
The
pita
varieties.
comes
There
is
in three different
the chicken pita,
and the famous bacon, lettuce, tomato pita, also known to many as the BLT. You can count on this enticing people from the Harvey’s line. Sure there will still be the grease monthe
steak
pita,
keys over in the fast-food
One new product being
released
is the stuffed pita. For years, students have been longing for a Pita
Now, they
line,
who
and breathe deep-fried food and can’t make the healthy switch. But others will embrace the healthier food and get their lives back on
live
selection of food.
Pit or a Pita Factory.
be
track, that’s the pita track.
The
is
a big decision, one that requires a
a
Wednesday
are
fair also offers
more than 50 food and
pamphlets,
displays,
door prizes. Two, 30-minute mini-workshops will be held. The first is called Healthy Eating for Two. In this session, a dietician will teach expectant parents
how
to eat well during their
pregnancy.
babies through healthy pregnan-
The second workshop, called Dad’s Role in Pregnancy and Planning, will educate fathers on
cies.
how
promote the creation of healthy
The
highlight of the fair will be
the opportunity to speak directly
By
women
carrying around.
community and then they moved
to the cafeteria
gives advice
to hopeful future parents
to
New
fair
the role
Canadians played in helping runaway slaves obtain freedom. “It’s one of the earliest stories that support our pride,” said Morrison, adding that underground railroad stories also boost our racial understanding. Between 1830 and 1865, an estimated 30,000 to 100,000 slaves used the underground railroad to get to Canada.
“Most of them came
(Photo by Bryan Martin)
with various professionals, said Carole Doucet Love, a nutritionist with the public health office. Nurses, midwives, dieticians, pharmacists and massage therapists
are
among
providers at the
the
health-care
fair.
Non-health related professionals will also be there, including retail-
and photographers. “There are a wide range of people to chat with and to answer your questions,” said Doucet Love. Fathers can have their pictures taken while trying on the empathy belly; they too can experience the ers
to be helpful to their partners and a great parent once the baby arrives, said Doucet Love. Research shows the early stages
of pregnancy, specifically days 17
56 after conception, can greatimpact the health of a baby. This fair will encourage parents to plan pregnancies in advance, since couples are often unaware they are pregnant until later on in their pregnancy. The prenatal fair will be held at to ly
the
Cambridge
Newfoundland
1500 Dunbar Rd., Club, at Cambridge, from 5 to 8 p.m. on »•
Feb. 11.
For more information
883-2308
or
call (519)
go
www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ph.
to
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— SPOKE, February
9,
News
2004
spread across Asia
Bird flu continues to By JENNIFER
ORMSTON
Another deadly disease
is
rapidly
spreading throughout the Far East.
The avian
flu,
also
known
as the
cerned about the spread of this deadly virus for many reasons. SARS, and its initial cover-up by the Chinese government, has left
some questioning what
really
is
tims across Asia at the time of pub-
going on. Although there have already been
lication.
some
bird
flu,
has claimed
The disease
is
at least
12 vic-
contracted through
co'ntradictions in the govern-
ment’s reports about the
Tian
flu,
said she believes the region will han-
contact with a sick bird. “Scientists believe the illness
can
dle this outbreak better than
SARS.
humans from poultry through exposure to feces or mucus
“The government is ready this time and they are already taking
of sick birds. Health doesn’t spread to it
action to stop the spread of the
move
to
discharge
say
experts
humans through consumption of cooked chicken meat or eggs,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
virus.”
Many
are concerned about the
have on the Asian economy, especially after the deveffect the flu will
SARS.
astating impact of
“There’s always potential for this kind of
result in
outbreak to
a serious global
pandemic.”
During the outbreak, which led to the death of approximately 800 people worldwide and 349 people in mainland China, Health Canada issued warnings about travelling in China.
Shigeru Omi,
Once
again, a travel adviso-
ry in Asia has been issued.
This time Canadians are being
World Health Organization
warned
to
stay
away from
live
poultry markets.
So far there has been no evidence humans contracting the disease from other humans. However, of
concerned a mutant form of the virus could emerge if the avian flu was to mix are
health officials
with a
human
If this
was
flu.
to happen, Shigeru
Health World the Organization’s regional director, warns, “there’s always potential for this kind of outbreak to result in a serious global pandemic, which
Omi,
involves not hundreds, but could kill
millions of people globally.”
said
Nguyen Do,
30, an electrical
engineering student
Conestoga.
at
SARS, which industry, and now
“Before there was hurt the travel
with the outbreak of the bird flu the industry will continue to decline,” said Do, who moved to Canada 10 years ago from Vietnam. Wang also said she is concerned about Asian tourism.
of the virus, Asian governments
have ordered millions of chickens and ducks to be slaughtered. Many birds have also died
SARS. Since SARS, the Chinese government has made changes so I think they will be more prepared to deal with
(Internet photo)
warning that an outbreak of avian flu poses a serious threat to the Southeast Asia region. Countries across Asia are battling to stop the spread of the disease by
The World Health Organization
is
culling poultry.
Thailand
is
GLBT CLUB MEETING
the virus.”
a leading exporter of
come out
chicken worldwide. In
virus.
Cases of the bird flu have been reported
•
“The bird flu is very bad for travel. However, I don’t think it will have as severe an impact as
In an attempt to curb the spread
from the
People are going to become too scared to go and travel around Asia,
2003 the country exported
$1.7 billion worth of chicken.
Now
Japan and the European Union, Thailand’s largest chicken importers, have banned their poultry, according to the Kitchener- Waterloo Record. Kuwait, Jordan and Sri Lanka have also banned the importation of poultry from
I
wish they would only take -Vincent Van
me
as
I
am.
Gogh
avian-infected countries.
Although the bans will hurt Asian economies, Tian
the
said they are necessary.
“Export bans are a good to control the spread
method
of the disease.” In
Japan, Laos, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Although the virus is not close to home, it is on the minds of many Conestoga College students.
The
bird flu will impact the col-
lege’s international
students,
said
Tian Tian, 20, an international student from China.
“Some
prospective students don’t
have their visas yet and
more
it
be one
will
an effort to regain con-
sumer confidence, Thailand’s billionaire prime minister is offering $75,000 US to anyone who dies from eating properly cooked chicken, according to the Globe and Mail.
The timing of
the flu couldn’t
have been worse, said Do. “It started during the Chinese
New
Year,
which put a damper on
the celebrations.”
Chicken
farmers
are
losing
now,” said the first-year general
money because their birds must be killed and now everyone is buying
business student.
fish,
difficult for
Last
year’s
them
SARS
meant a
lot
dents
couldn’t
to get
outbreak
of international stureturn
to
Conestoga College, said Hui Wang, 2d, an accounting student from China. “I hope it will be OK this time.” The global community is con-
he
This
said. is
not the
first
Wednesday, Feb II, 2004 4:30pm - 5:30pm ROOM 2E02 everyone welcome
time the bird
flu has hit Asia.
Six people died of the flu in
its
known outbreak in 1997 in Hong Kong. The World Health Organization
bring ideas
first
said the flu has mutated since then,
making old vaccines
useless.
glbtconestoga@yahoo.com
Health
SPOKE, February
Casanova used condoms, so why ORMSTON
the brand they
Condoms While planning the many ways to spoil your boyfriend or girlfriend on Feb. 14, don’t forget to purchase
thoughtful
some condoms along with
that
choose most often.
are not a
new
invention. In fact,
the oldest
illustration
dates back
more than 3,000 years
of the contraceptive to ancient
Egypt, according to www.justrubbers.com.
flowers
card,
— Page 17
common sense
Contraceptive By JENNIFER
2004
9,
not you?
according to the Durex website. A survey conducted by the website also revealed 25 per cent of Canadians would have sex with a new partner even if he relused to wear a condom. Shockingly, 50 per cent of Conestopa
properly used; and
some people complain
condoms
take the spontaneity out of sex, according to the website.
Don’t be fooled by excuses spoil the
condoms good
like
moment, or sex doesn't
feel
while wearing one.
and chocolates.
The tages
advanof
proper condom
use
pP**
outweigh
the
disadvan-
tages of contracting
STD
a
or
becom-
Every Condom
Week
appropriately
to
Preparing for your night of fun and passion has never been easier. The Trojan and Durex websites offer personalized condom selectors to help you and your partner choose the condom that best suits your needs. First you decide on the design feature. Options include mutual stimulation, extra sensitive, textured, transmits
body
from lubricated, spermicidal, non-lubricated and climax conthe lube,
trol.
Next you choose either latex or non-latex. And finally, you pick your fit. The options are regular, large, extra large and fitted. The website will then tell you what style of to purchase.
To try the selector out www.trojancondoms.com
HARD FACTS
go to or www.durex.com. for yourself,
Conestoga College students said Trojan
is
said they would do the same thing. There are many pros and cons
The oldest condom was
dis-
covered
the
choosing condoms as your contraceptive, according to the University of Ottawa health information website. The list of advantages to
In
in
the
renowned
1900s,
I Before putting
expiry date.
Latin
lover
Casanova, who is believed to have slept with well over 100 women, used linen condoms to prevent pregnancy and venereal disease. By the 1960s, people threw out condoms in favour of the birth control pill. However, the advent of HIV and AIDS made this carefree lifestyle dangerous and people began to rely on condoms once again. In fact, condoms are the contraceptive of choice for Canadians; four out of 10 people use them as their primary method for preventing unwanted pregnancies and STDs,
using condoms is long: they are inexpensive; they are easily available, and you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get them; they can be used with other contraceptives to further decrease your chances of getting pregnant; and for some men, they help prolong an
erection.
There are some disadvantages
too:
some
people are allergic to lubricant, spermicide or latex; expired
condoms may be
condoms can break
or
fall
ineffective;
on a condom, check its be used safely years after being manufac-
Condoms can
for four to five
to
mid1600s in England. It was made of fish and animal intestines.
heat, extra
strength and standard design.
Then you pick
g
is
held
include Valentine's Day.
condom
n
i
pregnant.
National
year.
tured.
store condoms in warm places. condoms on early. Pre-ejaculate can result in pregnancy or STDs. I Take condoms off before the penis becomes soft. I Always use a new condom. I If the condom breaks, consult a doctor I
Never
I Put
about emergency contraception. I
Only carry condoms
in
your wallet tem-
porary, but before using
make
sure the
package is not damaged, bent or flexed. I Never use oil-based products, like baby oil or petroleum jelly, with condoms. Instead, use lubricants intended for use
with condoms, like Astroglide.
off if they are not
Cutting thru the myths of circumcision By HALLEY McPOLIN
human to
papillomavirus, which can also lead
genital
is faced by a lot of parNorth America and around the world shortly after the birth of a baby boy; to cut or
Pediatric Society
not to cut?
a
The act of circumcision has existed for thousands of years with some of the earliest depictions of circumcision appearing on the
formed
a decision that
It’s
ents in
walls of Egyptian pyramids.
Some
African
circumcision while Jews and Moslems continue the tradition for religious
tribes practice
purposes. But besides religious and traditionis there any medical justification performing a serious, possibly dangerous, operation on a newborn baby? According to some experts, yes.
al
reasons,
for
However, the Canadian
warts.
not medically
still
insists
necessary.
circumcision
is
women
Instead,
should have pap smears - an examination of
woman’s cervix
for irregularities
-
per-
regularly.
Cleanliness
is
another popular rationale for
But what were experts saying before all these studies and medical examinations? You may be surprised to know that combating masturbation was one of the biggest motivations in
many
institutions.
According to John Harvey Kellogg in Plain Facts for Old and Young, circa 1888, not only did circumcision help resist the temptation,
“A remedy
(for masturbation),
which
is
Langerhans cells found primarily in the foreskin, have the ability to trap certain viruses.
formed by a surgeon without administering
cancer.
cised
at
greater risk for cervical
According to the study, uncircum-
men were more
likely to spread the
to half of the
fibers that
almost always successful in small boys, is circumcision. The operation should be per-
female partners
- close
overall length. Besides skin, small muscle
this.
well.
New England Medicine in 2002 found intercourse with an uncircumcised man could put
baby boy
based on whether or not the father is. Anticircumcision groups feel esthetic motivation to be both outrageous and immoral. The average amount of skin removed from the penis during circumcision equals around
with
HIV and AIDS are seen less in circumcised men because specialized cells, known as
study published in the
the decision to circumcise their
make
the area will avoid most issues associated
years. Supporters
A
outdated and illogical. In
three to five inches
but the absence of anesthetic contributed as
Journal of
is
addition to cleanliness, most parents
circumcision, however, proper cleansing of
Avoiding medical problems ranging from penile cancer to urinary tract infections have been attributed to circumcision over the of the practice even claim
circumcision
an anaesthetic, as the pain attending the operation will have a salutary effect upon the mind, especially if it is connected with the idea of punishment...”
Although this is not considered a reasonable argument by today’s standards, many feel even modern-day rationale supporting
at the tip
form the equivalent to a sphincter are also removed. This protective
remember anything
that
happened to them more and more
within 48 hours of birth. But
investigation into the long-term psychological effects of the process
show
there
may be
a connection between circumcision and tional issues later
on
emo-
in life.
has been recorded that during the opera-
It
an infant’s blood oxygen will drop
tion,
while heart rate and the hormone cortisol will
go up - a sign of
stress.
child has less interaction with
bonding experience
is
Because the
its
mother, the
also interrupted
which
layer covers the glans, actually protecting
can, in turn, interfere with breast-feeding.
males from infection and keeping the area moist and sensitive. It is argued that removing this layer of skin, which is teeming with blood vessels and nerve endings, can adversely affect a man’s sexual pleasure later
Although the long-term emotional effects cannot be determined with certainty, it is
on in life. There is also the
tions during the procedure.
One of the biggest arguments against the procedure is simple: it is unethical to perform a medically unnecessary operation that
there have been cases of infection,
will
risk of
medical complica-
Although rare, hemorrhage and severe injury to the penis and urethra during the operation that can cause lifelong problems for the man. But what about
psychological after-effects?
The baby’s pain
seemingly disregarded during the procedure and the assumption that the child will not remember reassures both parents and supporters. Indeed, there are not a lot of circumcised men who can say they is
speculated that everything from self-esteem to trust
can be affected because of the trauma
of circumcision.
permanently
alter a person’s
body with-
out their consent. It is
a debate that has raged on for
many
years and will undoubtedly continue as long as the practice endures. tain,
ly
One
thing
is
for cer-
circumcision should not be taken light-
and parents should know
all
the facts
before making a decision that will, in one
way
or another, affect their baby boys for the
rest of their lives.
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— SPOKE, February
As
9,
2004
a part of your Student Association Fee, CSI
works with government
to positively
aspects of student
change
life.
Your student President, Justin Fdlconer ties
worked with the Paul Martin
Government
to
create and influence
these important changes.
Committed to working with provinces and territories to modernize the Canada Student Loans (CSL) program. Update and improve grants and loans to increase access to middle and low income families. Student loan
limits will
be increased.
expenses will be include new essentials such as computers.
Eligible student loan
broadened
to
Creation of new incentives such as RESP’s that will benefit children/parents of low
Enhance government programs
to
income
encourage
families.
skills training.
Work to improve the integration of new immigrants into the economy and into communities.
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SPOKE, February
9,
2004
— Page 19
Enjoying sex with Desiree The newest voice on CJIQ is stirring up the airwaves with everything from pornography to masturbation By BLAKE GALL
If
Day Valentine’s put
away
ers, it’s
Day
is
almost here, so
the chocolates
time to get
and flow-
down and
dirty.
An
sex isn’t on your Valentine’s to-do
maybe what you
list,
need is a dose of Sex with Desiree. This racy new radio talk show is
uninhibited
woman
with lots
to say, Finhert is often the therapist
many of
to
her friends and col-
its way to the desk of CJIQ programming specialist Mark Burley.
gel
“I
a
shows, but
leagues.
lot
this
Finhert also plans to delve into
STDs, orgasms and shaving on
the issues of pornography,
of proposals
for
stripping,
was one of the
first
her show.
to
But one fateful day when she was
CJlQ's airwaves. Second-year journalism student, Desiree Finhert. 23, of Waterloo, is the brainchild and host of the exciting new
giving advice to a classmate she
explained.
porn star Ron Jeremy and
heard the comment, “You should
was very well thought out and organized, which impressed me.” But where docs a 23-year-old stu-
ambition gets stronger with every
the latest information
program
hit
have your
own show
She laughed nothing of
it,
it
about sex.”
off and thought
but her teacher found
Before she could take a breath,
started as
joke last semester when a friend asked
first
possible.
cleverly enli-j
with the show
explained.
own
new show,
day,”
Finhert
Well,
for her
one
in
ics
stories
of life
all,
it
much
as
because the
my own
men
sex
anyone doesn't
to hear
“A
lot
of
exclaimed.
friends
ideas, talking
and finding out what
it
they
a helping hand. the idea of masturbation
decided
to the table, Finhert
real,
and so
halls everyday,” Burley said.
The show
is
screened every week
by Burley before airing so anything he feels is inappropriate is discussed with Finhert and changes are made wherever necessary. “Sex isn’t dirty and everybody
know about
has the right to
Finhert proclaimed.
subjects for every topic
Why it
it,”
here because of sex. we be talking about publicly,” Burley said.
“We’re
I
she explained.
It’s
“The show deals with things peo-
“A lot of research goes into each show and try to use numerous discuss,”
clinical
is
nothing to be afraid of,” Finhert
to fly solo for the research.
I
it
ple are already talking about in the
to.
possible and even her parents lend
my show
personal experience.
joked.
When
like
off.
it’s
came
how
react.
Both Finhert and Burley agree that if
involved
around
Her boyfriend offers help whenever
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would
always have the option of turning
other people want to listen
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her
With such a racy program, some
what I’m saying about them,” she
to
famed
to
people were concerned about listeners
as
talked
show.
Finhert keeps
out of
week brainstorming
top-
cussed. f
prepare a
She’s already
She says she spends hours every
be dis-
to
sex
aren’t necessarily
included
numerous
to
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tied
and
ideas
the
gel
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class
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was preparing a proposal
radio
for
advice
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Finhert
Sex with Desiree. She put together a fivepage outline of what sh hoped to achieve
me
Burley
weekly show about sex?
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shows,”
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all
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Eric Mutrie,
a
first-year University of
Guelph student, performs a backside board
slide at
Chicopee on one
Sugar Bowl open By
BRYA N MART IN
With the vast amounts of snow this season, skiers and snowboarders are getting their money’s worth at Chicopee Ski Club. Snowboarders, in particular, are having a great time, thanks to the
new design of
the
and because
this
snowboard park, year they
are
been considered the skiers’ sanctuary where they can get away from a lot of the younger snowboarders. Now it is open to all types of riders. The new design of the snowboard park is gigantic news for a lot of the veteran riders. Eric
employee and
rider,
a
down Sugar Bowl
“In the past the park had small
because
it’s
the steepest hill and has
Warm
hits
and
up
Read up on your crime
tiny
tricks
rails
I
to
appeal
people
down the big was accustomed
years ago, and
it
feels
good.”
snow-
boarders and gives them a variety of options from which to choose.
Gavin Soye, Chicopee employee and rider
By
today
DAWN HASSON
“Chicopee did what it had to do in the past to attract younger riders to the sport, but now the younger riders are getting better and so is the park,” he said. The Chicopee snowboard park has two large jumps beside one another and has a huge downslope landing so the better riders can
best he’s seen in the past five years
extend their landing.
was watching repeat episodes of Unsolved Mysteries on Jan. 26, a particular story caught
also has four
many
my
eye.
size,
different challenges.
Hardy Boys.
to
the
His father bought
him The Badge by Jack Webb when he was 10. In this book, he discovered the story of the Black
the time. His mother, Jean Ellroy,
book the L.A. Quartet, which was
Monte, LA., when she was murdered and possibly raped. Her body was dumped on a roadway in a Los Angeles suburb. Conestoga College was closed on Tuesday so I headed up to, the Chapters bookstore in Guelph. I found My Dark Places by Ellroy in the biographies section and bought
published in 1986.
was
living in El
I
was published in 1996. became fascinated with
author’s story and his amazing
a
on
Black
the
The Badge
inspired
which was published
in 1987.
The
year
the
is
My
Dark Places
is
his only non-
book, because Ellroy
tells
the true story of his investigation into
his
mother’s
homicide detective Bill Stoner. This book gives an account of Ellroy ’s brave return to Los Angeles in 1994 to try to put clo-
In the third
Ellroy
and
gives
an
killer.
Ellroy has concentrated on crime fiction ever since his
mother was
murdered, but this genre does not seem to be the most popular on the market. “It depends on the author,” said Sarah MacDonald, a bookseller from Chapters in Kitchener. “He’s
not a very big seller.”
Luke Rankin,
a
bookseller
at
Chapters in Guelph, agreed.
“The True Crime seller,” said
series are a big
Rankin. But the book-
store does not sell a lot of
books by
other crime fiction authors including Ellroy.
“We have sold approximately two of each of his other books in the last year and two of L.A. Confidential (one of Ellroy’s most popular books),” said Rankin.
murder with
retired
killed.
sections
account of his search for her
case of Elizabeth Short, a starlet
fiction
was
fourth
Ellroy to write the Black Dahlia,
visited her grave.
documentary show last
in
life.
when the host, Robert Stack, passed away from heart failure. The show ran from 1989 until 2003. The episode showed footage from when Ellroy which ended
summary
The
Dahlia case
this
His tale was told on Unsolved Mysteries,
Dahlia case, as well as the cops and crime figures he wrote about in his
and prostitute whose body was found naked in 1947, was never solved. Ellroy began to visit crime scenes in 1960. He also had dreams and visions of Short, and he
It
it.
park
and encourages all those older riders who had given up on the Chicopee park to come back out and give it a shot. “Chicopee got a new park designer this year and he’s doing a great job and making things new and exciting again. I’m finally seeing people throwing down the big tricks I was accustomed to years ago, and it feels good,” said Soye.
er
fiction.
became attracted crime fiction when he read also
mother of crime fiction author James Ellroy was murdered. He was only 10-years-old at In 1958, the
rider, said the
‘Dark Places’ He
when
It
of different height and
he began writing crime
I
Gavin Soye, a Chicopee employee and
offering
to
has
it
a large selection,” said Schertzer.
rails
this winter in fiction
the ski club on Jan. 24.
rails at
to boarders
throwing
said the park
aJlowed to ride down a new hill. In the past, only skiers have been allowed to ride
“I’m finally seeing
Chicopee
finally challenges the better
new
beginner riders, but this year
to
Schertzer,
of the
At Words Worth Books Ltd.
in
Waterloo, bookseller Tricia Siemens said
chain bookstores
more crime
might
sell
fiction books.
sure to his mother’s death.
“L.A. Confidential sold more because of the movie. We have
was murdered.
According to an excerpt on the back of My Dark Places, “the
ers,” said
He
also described a period in his
police dismissed her as a casualty
life
following his mother’s death
searched through his mother’s case file.
He
held the dress and a piece
of the nylon stalking she was wearing the night she
when he became and alcohol.
addicted to drugs
He
also
committed
of a cheap Saturday night.”
The
first
describes
book gruesome
section of the
the
most
several crimes, such as shoplifting
details
and break and entering. He said he wanted to turn his life around, so
Then Ellroy describes
of Jean Ellroy’s murder. his life liv-
ing with his father after his moth-
sold
two
to five per year of the oth-
Siemens. L.A. Confidential was published
in
1990.
Among
Ellroy’s
other
works are The Big Nowhere from 1988, Clandestine from 1982, White Jazz from 1992, Dick Contino’s Blues from 1994, and American Tabloid from 1995.
Entertainment
SPOKE, February
Toni Braxton sneaks back into spotlight Greatest hits CD covers the pop diva’s work over the years By I
DAWN HASSON
Braxton appeared soundtrack for the
was browsing the CD store came (lo and behold!)
when
1
across the Ultimate Toni Braxton
on the 1992 Eddie Murphy movie Boomerang, with Love Shoulda Brought You Home and Give U My Heart, a duet with
She rarely has any new
CD.
Babyface.
Her
recordings because of her shaky I had the same reaction in December 2002 when 1 came across her More Than a Woman CD shortly after it was released.
career.
This year
I
her
10 million copies worldwide fol-
lowing
greatest
release in 1993.
its
hits
tion is the first
CD The
to
Week of Feb. S
recording contract that pays
her
was
Jet
Get out of the passenger
back into the studio to record her fourth album with Arista. In an
may come
with
and
Arista
After four years
without Toni
Braxton, fans were rewarded for
when she finally came with The Heat in April 2000. waiting
unreleased hits with a live version
Whole Days and new Whatchu Need and Little
help of the smash
pop hit of Braxton, with a pop a funky
After
type of beat as her 1997 hit
I
Don’t
To.
The Maryland
Braxton’s sold
they formed the
pop group
They signed with
Arista Records in 1990, but their first single The Good Life didn’t do
copies
in
the
won two
She
States.
Grammy Awards
for her hits
Un-
break My Heart and You’re Makin Me High.
native began her
singing career with her four sisters
million
six
United
1996 album Secrets
After her
and most success-
first
album, things came crashing down for Braxton. And this is
album with producer husband Keri Lewis, and she collaborated on
many
of
including
the
songs
with
ballads.
Braxton’s
the music busi-
ness has been full of twists and turns,
some
for the
worse and some
1997 will continue. Currently, Braxton
lion.
role in Elton
in
November 1990. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio
Despite record sales that reached about $188 million, Braxton’s rep-
“L.A” Reid headed the
resentatives said “she
Broadway play Aida. She is also in the studio working on new material for a new album.
label.
$1 mil-
was broke
Wy
Happiness arrives soon, but it take some effort on your part
may
bring
Those
fruition.
to
it
around you are more emotional than usual. Don't rely on them to be the voice of reason.
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your personality. Once you do
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what the day
brings. Control your
temper; don't take criticism per-
more comfortable. Hang out with loved ones - peo-
you’ll feel
sonally.
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by deadlines. Rid yourself of behaviours that are no good!
Try not
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her acting career, playing the lead
John and Tim Rice’s You're travelling a good train of
thought these days. You're focusing on intellectual pursuits and
The
social interactions.
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However, luck changed for Toni Braxton soon after that, when the new record label LaFace signed her
bilities totalling
A
Aries
him,
where fans like me wonder what happened to the pop and R and B Jan. 30, 1999, Braxton filed
rebounding and becoming too
many of her trademark
But she has not given up on her love of music. And loyal fans have Hopefully not given up on her. Braxton’s success from 1993 to
On
present, your feelings are
detached, cool and callous.
March
yffWf
now
extremely sensitive. Beware of
some
of breakdown.
sort
More Than a Woman. came at a better time in Braxton’s life. She worked on the
for the better.
princess.
you
face to face with
CD
ful
very well.
and
seat
You’re are concerned right
with love and relationships. At
with 2002’s This
Braxton has had a turbulent career over the past decade.
long one.
the Braxtons.
(Internet photo)
objectively.
take the wheel! Otherwise
to
more than two years of
more, Braxton finally came back
same
With pop and R and B music as good as Braxton’s, why is she around so little? She comes in and out of the spotlight, and fans like me would like to see more of her. The answer to that question is a
when
He Wasn't
being out of the spotlight once
meets disco kind of beat. Little
Want
hit
Man Enough.
Things.
a ballad with the
more
It
hits
is
-
out
sold four million copies with the
Things
to look at things
with
of Seven
typical
You’re confused aren't you? Try
LaFace records over her contract. They were resolved and Braxton went
anthology of her
is
Libra September 23 October 22
article from magazine, which was published
putes
work from 1992 to 2002. The 18-hit CD includes three
Whatchu Need
^
according to an online
Oprah Winfrey, Braxton said it was her fault, and that she would have more control over her money in the future.
collec-
14
Birthday!
35 cents per album sold,”
less than
-
Happy
LaFace
substandard
a
interview
on the shelves,
released Nov. 4, 2003.
due
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Feb. 16, 1998. She had been in dis-
debut album sold
self-titled
wasn’t so quick to
spot Toni Braxton as
first
9,
near
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soon you will
through in communication. Speak
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from your heart and say what’s
self or others too harshly. Let oth-
is
encounter an important break-
really
on your mind. Someone
once said the truth
sets
us
free.
ers
pamper you. Do something
nice for yourself.
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Look
feels like this
are
for opportunities to devel-
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you
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ELECTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004
— SPOKE, February
Page 22
Pats
Sports
2004
9,
the Cats
‘nip’
By JAMES DOYLE
game
seven.
at
On
the
ensuing
Brady was again able to lead his team to the promised land. With 18 seconds now left in the half. New England kicked a squib ball, thinking there was no immediate danger. But Delhomme got his team in field goal range and the score at half was 14-10. Then came Kid Rock, Nelly, P. Diddy, Timberlake and Jackson’s drive,
“Did you see that” or “did that happen” were two common questions being asked at Super Bowl XXXVIII. And that was dur-
just
ing the halftime show. itself saw some memomoments, including a Super Bowl record 85-yard touchdown pass. But that could not top the end
The game
rable
of halftime
exposed
when Justin Timberlake
Janet
Jackson’s
right
breast to the millions and millions
watching the game. (As if the Jackson family doesn't have enough on their plate as it is!) The incident occurred as Timberlake and Jackson were nearing the end of their duet on the Timberlake song Rock Your Body. As Timberlake sang, or at least lipsynched his way through the line, “gonna have you naked by the end of this song,” he reached over and exposed the superstar. Jackson feigned shock as she covered herself up, with CBS going immediately to commercial. Oh, and by the way, one hell of a
game
England
and
into range,
defining
days,
with
Delhomme
going 16 for 33 with 323 yards and three touchdowns. Brady went 32 of 48 with 354 yards, three touchdowns, one interception and the title of Super Bowl MVP, which he also won in 2002.
set to shine
PGA Tour,
on the
By BRYAN MARTIN
just like
two years ago, Adam Vinatieri kicked a game-winning field goal. Both quarterbacks had career
names
Big
The
Professional
(PGA) Tour
is
Golf up and
running for another promising seaLast year was filled with lots of
excitement and a variety of winners, especially at the
major tour-
naments. Tiger
Woods was
kept out of the
winners’ circle at the majors, but
With football again coming to the second half did not disappoint. There was no scoring in the third quarter, but Antowain Smith capped a third-quarter drive with a four-yard touchdown run at
not the other events.
the start of the fourth quarter. This
However, he wasn’t a shoe-in. Vijay Singh beat Tiger for the
Woods won
put the Patriots up 21-10, and with their defence,
it
money
looked like a com-
manding lead. But Delhomme
voted
was
on
Carolina sidelines, just waiting to get
the
ball.
Carolina responded
who
but the players
Tiger deserved
felt
it
Carolina scored again on Muhsin
Muhammad’s
85-yard record-setting touchdown to take a 22-2 1 lead.
he’s
hungry for another -
far this year there
title.
has already
been a couple of tournaments and some of the big names have
and majority of the second quarter to feel each other out, the first half ended with a flurry. A Jake Delhomme fumble gave New England the ball in Carolina territory, and Tom Brady took just four plays to throw a touchdown pass to Deion Branch, giving the
backer Mike Vrabel for a 29-22
already
Pats’ a 7-0 lead.
made
After going just the ball in the
1
lead.
It
to lead his Pats’
was again Delhomme’s
and he brought the Cardiac
turn,
Cats back yet again by finding Ricky Proehl for a 12-yard strike, tying the game at 29 with 1:16 left
game.
in the
(Internet photo)
Carolina kicker John Kasey then a critical mistake by kicking
for 9 throwing
the ball out of bounds, giving
New
Delhomme
England and Brady the ball on own 40-yard line. Brady got
their
first half,
then took the ball 95 yards to
tie
the
New
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during their ‘nipple-
performance Bowl XXXVIII.
gate’
at
Super
Conestoga teams play By JENNIFER
HOWDEN
games
Conestoga’s varsity and alumni soccer teams put up a good fight during
last
weekend’s alumni soc-
cer tournament.
The tournament, which
ran on and Feb. 1, consisted of 10 women’s teams and 10 men’s teams. The teams were each split in to Pool A and Pool B where they played each other in rounds. The 10 teams were made up of two Conestoga alumni teams and different
teams,
including
including
Stuart
Appleby at the Mercedes-Benz Championship and Ernie Els at the Sony Open. The major tournaments are just around the corner with The Players Championship and The Masters coming up. Lesser
known
players have been
breaking through and making then-
way up
the leaderboard, but
can count on pretty
much
you
every
we
Miller, the
good game and they did
varsity varsity
college
teams-
from Conestoga. Each game was 20 minutes long and did not go into overtime if tied. However, if the championship games ended in a tie, penalty kicks would be taken to determine the
“We
as people like seeing
younger players develop on tour, there is no question everybody loves the marquee names on the leaderboard.
ment he ple
is in
a tourna-
the ratings escalate and
is in
when
contention to win even peo-
who
don’t like golf tune
in.
People are fascinated by
amount of concentration,
the
intensity
somebody taking
a picture
of him during his swing, or just crack his famous smile. It
is
certain there will be lots of
drama and excitement on
the
PGA
Tour this year. There will be the young guns breaking through, the odd old guy winning a prestigious tournament and, of course, the big names being the big names. What isn’t certain is who’s coming away with the major titles, who’s hitting the shot of the year and who’s going to try to beat Canadian Mike Weir at the Masters.
but
var-
I
played well enough to win
think
we can
play better,” he
said.
Conestoga’s Alumni
coach, said the girls played a
really
Kenny Perry
III.
the
“We
play more.”
women’s
including
year,
and Davis Love
tournament
well at
their
their first
game
I
team
lost
against Sheridan
1
-
0 but then went on to beat Seneca
best.
Jan. 31
eight
Rebecca sity
won,
together,” she said. “I think
we’ll get better as
the
yell at
So
into the end-zone, throwing to line-
also took place.
After both teams used the
Last year the players over 40 were so successful there were even a couple of them up for player of
not winning a major because you
first
football
to repeat their suc-
cess.
know
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events.
with DeShaun Foster running one
Brady then had
title,
still
because he earned almost the same amount of money as Vijay in fewer
the
The older guns on came up huge with
When Tiger Woods
season.
prominent
events.
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tournaments in the 2003 season and was voted player of the year by the other players for the fifth consecutive five
the
shine at the important
to
and are hoping
son.
nipple.
forefront, the
wanting
viewer
names Association
again
played quite well. The
3-2. Their third game was lost to Conestoga but they won their fourth game against Canadore 4-3. The Alumni II team also did well. They dominated St. Lawrence with
girls
should be happy with themselves.
We just need to work on getting the ball in the net,” she said.
Miller also said 20 minutes
was
not enough time for the team to
a score of 7-0. Then, they tied both
game. “Maybe if there was more time we could have caught up. Twenty minutes wasn’t enough time for us
George Brown 3-3 and Fanshawe 0-0. They finished the tournament
to fight back,” she said.
graduated from the business admin-
really get into the
Conestoga’s Alumni their first
game
I
team
with a 3-1 lose to Niagara.
Alumni
lost
istration
against Sheridan
athlete
program
thinks the alumni
with a score of 1-0. They also lost against Seneca 2-0 but came back
“We
in the early ‘80s,
team played
well.
didn’t play as well as the
Conestoga
win against Conestoga 2-1. They ended the day with a 0-0 tie against
Tony Dasilva, who
(varsity)
team but we
their first
The Alumni II team dominated game over St. Lawrence
OK,” he said. None of the men’s teams made it to the championship game. However, Alumni II’s goalie, George Papadakos, was the top
Saturday with Conestoga’s women’s
with a score of 7-0. Next, they tied
goalie in the tournament. Seneca
team facing Canadore. The ladies tied 0-0. They went on to win their next game against 2-1 Sheridan but lost to Conestoga’s Alumni I team 2-1. The Condors won their final game against Seneca 2-0.
George Brown in a scoreless game and went on to beat Fanshawe 2-0. They lost their final game against
went on
winner.
The winners of
the tournament
received a plaque.
The
first
game was played on
varsity
Condor player Stacey Klein, 21, was the first time this year’s team had played said the tournament
together.
“We
did pretty good for our
first
to
did
Canadore.
Niagara with a score of
1-0.
None of the Conestoga women’s teams made it to the championship game. The championship was won by Sheridan 1-0. On Sunday, the action continued with the men’s teams. The men’s tournament started with Conestoga’s men’s varsity
5-1 over (Photo by Jennifer Howden)
The Conestoga women’s varsity indoor soccer team took on the team from Canadore during the Alumni Soccer Tournament Jan. 31 The two teams tied 0-0. .
team beating Canadore 2-1. Then, they went on to beat Sheridan 5-4. The Condors won once again against the Conestoga Alumni I team*
with
a
score
of
4-1.
Conestoga lost their against Seneca 5-0. Despite
the
wins,
last
game
Conestoga
player Nick Trojanowski, 21, said the
team could
still
improve.
to win the championship George Brown.
In addition to the soccer tourna-
ment, the weekend offered an alumni skating party and a varsity hockey game. At the hockey game two Toronto Maple Leaf tickets were raffled off. A.J. Yoworski, a management stud-
who also plays on the hockey team, won the tick-
ies student
varsity ets.
.
Sports
SPOKE, February
Condors play the The Conestoga men’s hockey is looking to take on the role of spoiler after two more losses this
pace with the Knights but the from the first period was just too much to overcome. In the third period the Condors seemed to just fall apart, allowing the Knights to score two more unanswered goals. With so many losses this year, you would think the team morale must be getting low, but Cressman said the guys have stuck together and he appreciates that.
deficit
week.
two games of the sea-
son are going to be against teams fighting for
good playoff positions
and the Condors hope to walk away with at least one win.
Cressman
Coach
team
played their best
now
hockey of the season in a 4-3 loss to the Fleming
Knights on Jan. 29.
The Condors were up
(Photo by Kate Battler)
3-1 before
Goalie Jason Lafortune shows his frustration and disappointment after another goal gets past him during the Condors 10-4 loss Feb. 1.
mistake gave the Knights their second goal. Fleming tied the game with about 10 seconds left, sending it into overtime where they were able to score the winner after the puck took a weird bounce. On Feb. the Condors faced the defensive
No. 2 ranked team, the Saints, and lost 10-4.
The as
much
sively
Clair
St.
Saints exploited Conestoga’s
weaknesses by dumping
1
in the
puck
as possible.“We’re defen-
very
weak and need
to
improve on Cressman.
The
that for next year,” said
By BRYAN MARTIN
“Our guys seem
to
come
er during playoff time
up and running for the second semester and things are heating up going into the third
is
week of the
The teams seem to be
firing
on
all
cylinders and are preparing for the final
stretch
before the playoffs
that’s
definitely a positive that we’ll try
going up 5-1 in the first period. Scott Bradley had the lone goal of the period for Conestoga.
he
The
the impor-
and carrying
way
their
good
start
momentum
all
veteran players
finals.
Mike Graham,
they
all
know
I’m just
joking around.”
the playoffs.
CONESTOGA COLLEGE ATHLETICS &
RECREATION
to find
more
skilled players.
know there are guys who can play that just
at the
aren’t
to tryout for the team,”
he
“We
school
coming
said.
Conestoga finishes out the season St. Clair on Feb. 8 and Humber on Feb. 14.
against
get
it
who know what done
in
it
the big
Jason Smith, the coach and a second-year journalism student, said Graham has played hockey his life
and brings a
lot
of vet-
out his childhood,” said Smith.
sometimes give the guys a hard time, but they all know I’m just joking around,” he said. Ish Hussain, a second-year “I
Ish
and
Cousins
have
also
played hockey for most of their lives and are no stranger to win-
The
ning.
in
(Photo by Kate Battler)
men’s hockey team celebrate after scoring a goal the second period against the St. Clair Saints Feb. 1 varsity
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Varsity Snorts Your upcoming
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“He’s won all sorts of hockey tournaments when he was younger and played in Belleville through-
team captain
team captain
team finished with an even record and made it to the second round of
way
eran experience to the team.
Mike Graham,
this year.
and a second-year police foundation student, said last semester his
end of the second the score was 8-4. Conestoga came out hard and played with intensity this period. Brent MacDermid and Reid Porter each had a goal and an assist, Tyler Thompson also had a goal and the
finding a
games.
sometimes give the guys a hard time, but
“I
all
the
By
is
guys to come and try out for the team, said Cressman. He said they have been working hard with recruiting coach Rob Burr
their role.
and not the Stanley Cup
The Chiefs are a hard-working skillful team who have big dreams it all
a
of contributing
him on our team,” said Hussain. The Chiefs are filled with many
is
through.
of winning
lot
members who know
enjoy themselves because in the end, it’s only intramural hockey
Graham
weeks away,
know
tance of getting off to a
the
team has a
takes to
playoffs are
is
police foundation student, said his
said the most important the guys have fun and
said.
start.
but the teams
this
all
it
“Chris Cousins, a second-year police foundation student, is a goon, but he’s our goon and we like
to continue,”
thing
season.
togeth-
and
game by
Saints started the
Chiefs ready to take Intramural hockey
said
“We have the commitment we need from the players, but there needs to be more accountability.” The team’s biggest concern right
Cressman said the
also
rebuilding year for the team.
David
a
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Ryan Baird had two assists. The Condors were able to keep
team
last
2004
role of spoiler
By KATE BATTLER
Their
9,
varsity
Public Skatine Tuesday 11am - ipm Sunday 2pm - 3pm
CONESTOGA COLLEGE ATHLETICS &
RECREATION
Conestoga Extramural
Women’s Hockey
Practice
games
Men’s Hockey Remaining Awav Games
Feb 14 Vs Humber
Shinny Hockey Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11am - 1pm
Thursdays from 3:30
Come Intramural Snorts Co-ed Indoor Soccer: Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00pm Co-ed Volleyball: Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00pm 3 on 3 Ball Hockey: Mon. & Wed. 4:30 - 6:00pm Non-Contact Hockey: Mon, Tues &Wed. 4:30 - 6:30pm
pm - 4:30 pm
tryout and
meet the
new Coach of the
team.
late
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— SPOKE, February
9,
2004
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INC.
FEBRUARY 2004