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1
5,
3
1
2004
Conestoga College, Kitchener
14!
— No.
35 th Year
1
Residence Adviser of the Year
fires
CARLA KOWALYK
By
who
does the best job day in and It is voted on by fellow advisers at Conestoga’s Residence and Conference Centre, and comes with a $ 00 cheque. er
day
out.
1
Debbie Brock, a special studies student at the college and a resident adviser (RA) of two years, was this
And
year’s original recipient.
she was
On
then
fired.
morning of Feb.
the
19,
at
WELCOME f
He
signed the statement and
paid the
undisclosed amount of
door.
The Resident Adviser of the Year award is given to the resident advis-
Conestoga College ||
money back
to the resident.”
happens
this nature
report
filed
is
at residence, a
the school with
at
security.
Security said they have knowledge of the incident but could not talk about it because it is private infor-
mation. Bally Saini, a second-year police foundations student and resident adviser, said at the usual
which only employees of residence have access to. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen and,
When the RAs asked, Saini said they were told “Debbie won’t be
RA
coming back because of an undis-
“They showing
er residents have visitors
a bigger
guy wearing a it
enter-
live
building,
the
in
who do not they
must
piece of ID and sign in under the
be
in
would best interest and
told that
my
everyone else’s
it
if
did not
I
associate with any of the others RAs.” Debbie Brock,
must be
in the building at that
time and be aware of their
and his friends
there.
Feb. 20, Brock had a meeting
with John Kobylnik, the residence’s general manager, regarding the situation.
She said he
told her there
possibility she could
be
fired,
was
a
evicted
and expelled from the school. Kobylnik declined to comment on the issue, saying that he would not discuss any specific incident. On March 1, Brock was given a termination of employment paper. She was not kicked out of residence, but had her RA duties and her award taken away from her. “I was also told that it would be in my best interest and everyone else’s if 1 did not associate with any of the other RAs,” Brock said. Brock’s boyfriend,
who
am
by the
rules, if
ing,
I
cannot have someone signed
into
my room.”
I
who
he often visited.
didn’t live
didn't
lived in residence that
“He was signed under someone else,” she said. “He wasn’t there under my name so he was not my guest.”
According
to Brock, the resident
who had money room
is
from his a good friend of hers and her
boyfriend.
“As
stolen
far as the victim is
concerned, he helped
and
my new
into
me move
out
apartment,” she
was
fired, since
why
she
her boyfriend signed
some-
thought he signed
was
me
it
a
master key. said. “1
key and had used
it
on someone’s
all
“Residence
did
tell
it
me
they
just to cover for
but that’s not true,” Brock said.
had
to
move
out though.
I
could-
n’t live there after this.”
Brock said she
is
considering legal
action against the residence.
$90 fee per year we charge
for
Falconer says that without a the $1.89 fee is going somewhere in the hands of the
doubt,
CSA. One of
many
CSA
funding colleges get from the provincial government.
was
issues is
is
how much
Falconer brought up the fact that the
provincially and sometimes feder-
rently funds, per college student,
students
all
means with
the premier,
the
the minister of training, colleges
jail
ally
-
this
and universities and even the prime minister. According to CSI president Justin Falconer,
lobbies
CSA
helps unite
and their students and on students’ behalf on
issues such as funding.
“We
students,
more successful
rate as a prisoner in the
in
is
trying
are
getting
the
point across.”
Nel Ahmed, both CSI directors, all attended the conference to make sure that Conestoga’s investment in the alliance was going somewhere. “We pay $1.89 per student,” Falconer said. “We take it from
in
Confederation Bay, but
at
Thunder
was quick to point out that was not a vacation for the atten-
Justin it
dees.
“Going
to
Thunder Bay
middle of winter
and
helps unite colleges their students
and
lobbies on students’
is
in the
not a trip,” he
“It
was very cold
funding.” Justin Falconer,
Conestoga Students Inc. president
He
CSA
also
was
pointed out that the the creator of the col-
website that 84,000 students logged onto to keep up to date on the possible legestrike.com
strike.
was presented
at the meeting Conestoga students visited the site most often. It
that
One of
the things Falconer said
as
it
is
only
hours away from the Manitoba-Ontario border.” Each time the CSA holds a con-
two
ference
it
is
at a different
bers’ college. In
number they
so
CSA
held
College
said.
“CSA
because 5,700 stu-
we
members,
same
government cur-
system and that to change this.
although our college is dents, it’s not enough to turn heads,” Falconer said. “But with CSA and its other col-
158,000
provincial
behalf on issues such as
CSA
are a part of
he was proud of was that he got to show off at the meeting the fact that Conestoga had 13,065 signatures on the “Stop The Strike” petition in just two days - that is compared to Mohawk College
which had 22,000 and St. Lawrence College which had 847. The trip was paid for by CSI and
the
fighting to change
across Ontario, lobbying on their behalf college
Falconer, Jessica Wismer, and
the blame.
“I
know about this,” Brock didn’t know he had a master
“I didn’t
College Student Alliance (CSA). CSA is a group that works for
the
lege
unsure as to
night and, as a joke, tried
one’s door discovering that
four meetings held each year with
she said.
a statement with residence taking
in
On March 6 and 7, three Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) members packed their bags and headed for Thunder Bay to one of
colleges
is still
the
the association fee.”
said. “Management at the front desk watched him help me.” Brock said she told residence the victim helped her move out and even stayed afterwards to have a drink and relax with them. “Residence told me they would have to have a talk with the victim,”
Brock
CARLA KOWALYK
not in the build-
want to be named, signed a statement saying that he had found the key on his own at the front desk one it
By
wasn’t even in the building, and
“I
was her boyfriend, who
but often visited her
CSA
in
my boyfriend was not my room,” Brock said.
friends
in the building
CSI a believer
“At the time signed into
Residence told Brock they thought
On
visitor.
Brock pointed out that although her boyfriend had been signed into her room many times, he had lots of
fired resident adviser
it
Students trudge through the snow once again on their way to school. For a few weeks temperatures soared into the teens. Let’s hope this is the last snowfall of the year.
check-in with front desk, leave a
ident
was
The snow returns
Residence has a rule that whenev-
guest they are visiting. Also, the res“I
.
(Photo by Tim Murphy)
closed reason.”
dark jacket with a hood on ing the room,” she said.
Monday
meetings Brock wasn’t there.
according to Brock, residence says they have it all on tape. they have a video
TO EXPLORE C0NEST0CA 2004 APPLICANTS
The resident was not available for comment. As a rule, whenever something of
around 9:22, a room in residence was entered using a master key
said
AIL
May
mem-
Conestoga
will host the meeting.
Because Falconer
is
knowing
that
meeting
of
the
now
satisfied
with
Conestoga students’ money is going to a good place. “We are very happy with the value we’re getting for the $ .89,” he said. “They’ve grown a lot and moved in the right direc1
tion.”
He said this is backed up by the CSA’s growth over the past year. “They’re hiring a third
stafi
member, where a year ago thc> only had one. So they are moving along and drilling the issues.”
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— SPOKE, March
15,
News
2004
Two bachelor programs
Now deep thoughts ...with Conestoga College (Random questions answered 6y random students
How
do you pass time when
you’re stuck in a
traffic
jam?
receive $100,000 from Kitchener’s Dare family By JAMES CLARK
Two
bachelor of applied technol-
ogy programs have received a donation of $100,000 from the Dare family of Kitchener to be used for program development and “I
listen to
music.”
the purchase of
The decision
Darrell Eailey
architecture
the
to
new equipment. money
to donate the
project
and
management program and
facility
advanced manufacturing techwood and composite products program was made before the new year by the Dare family and officials at Conestoga. Brian Dare, co-chair of Dare Foods Ltd., says the money was donated to Conestoga because, “We have been very impressed with Conestoga’s programs and, particularly, we have great confidence in the president, John the
nologies
“We crank up the music loud and we sing along.”
Sophorn Him and Faith Arroylo
Tibbits,” said Dare.
The Dare family has contributed community initiatives such as
to
health care and the arts along with
donations
past
“Just listen to music.
my
sister
if
I’ll
talk to
she’s there.”
Both programs were supposed to begin in the fall of 2003, but because of a low number of applicants only the applied architecture program is running. There are curis working hard to advanced manufacturing technologies program running by
course. Faculty the
get
the
fall
strate-
gic projects at Conestoga, says the
number of last “I
get out of the car and talk to friends or other people.”
Justin Marteleira
Kitchener.
were
Interviews
during
applicants
was down
year because students in high
programs. Wadia said the
two
inter-
views also help the teachers decide who is admitted into the program. He said 95 students are competing tecture program.
30 places
in the
applied archi-
The manufactur-
lot
of high paying
ing technologies program also has
in the industry
but high school
room
Wadia
it
as very sexy,”
said.
money
Free
By DESIREE FINHERT
30
for
students.
Both the architecture program and the advanced manufacturing
Essays must be submitted by 4, 2004 and the semi-finalists will be published. More than 500
Forget Kool
music and smoke.” Kevin Barnes
“I
listen to
FM’s
Instant Teller
measly $200,000 up for grabs. Conestoga College students can vie for more than its
$500,000.
The Millennium Excellence Award, the As Prime Minister Award and the Keith Pritchard Award
are
now
receiving applica-
The As Prime Minister Award’s $70,000 and will be based on an essay of the most innovative ideas and solutions for Canada’s future. “If you were the Prime Minister of Canada, what political vision top national prize
offer to
is
improve our
liv-
ing standards and ensure a secure
and prosperous global community?” is the award’s main objective.
The As Prime Minister Award national competition
open
is
a
to full-
time undergraduate or graduate
Smile Conestoga, you could 6e our neyt respondent!
students from colleges and universities.
Canada entered
the
skills
applied
There will be 50 semi-finalists and 10 finalists chosen by the Magna for Canada Scholarship Fund. Magna plans to award more than $500,000 plus prizes and intern-
Magna
International Inc.,
which supplies Canada with automotive systems and components. The winning essays will be pub-
entering the Students advanced manufacturing technologies program will study advanced tion.
properties of materials and use advanced computer programs to design, build and test
physical
projects.
Contact minister.com or for
The Award
students
towards students with excellent academic standing and a record of leadership skills and community service.
tion, tion,
copies of the online applica-
letter of recommendamust be submitted by June 7,
with a
2004.
Contact awardforexcellence.ca or the college awards office in the stu-
dent/client
services
building
for
more information. The Keith Pritchard Award given annually to two students their
is
in
second or third year of the
electronics and engineering tech-
lished.
PM
program
architecture
focuses on designing and construc-
Two
contest in 2003.
ships at
tions.
would you
students across
They focus on busidevelopment, management and liberal studies. The
ness
for struggling June
contest with
four
ry co-op terms.
the manufacturing field.
students don’t see
are
students to meet teachers and get a
for
“There are a
program
technologies
years, and each includes mandato-
school don’t often think of a job in
jobs
held
Explore Conestoga for prospective further understanding of the
of 2004.
Wadia, the director of
Jal
Kacey Logel, a first-year architecture project and facility management student, works on designing an addition to a school in Cambridge. The architecture program along with the advanced manufacturing technologies wood and composite products program received an $100,000 donation from the Dare family of
14 students enrolled in the
rently
Farya Azizi
(Photo by James Clark)
Conestoga
to
College.
www.asprime 1-866-AS-THE-
more details Millennium is
The bursary
is
at
Conestoga.
financed by a
trust
memory
Excellence
of a former graduate. The amount varies each
offering between $4,000
year for the award that recognizes
and $ 0,000 1
fund
to students
who want
make the world a better place. The national award is open to
to
students
nology program set
leadership,
An
diploma or certificate program, or second year of a bachelor degree program. The award is geared
process
first
creativity,
application
awards
their
in
demic standing and
year of a
in
up
office.
may
is
available in the
The
evaluation
also include an inter-
view.
Applications
March
3
1
good aca-
financial need.
are
due by
News
The
SPOKE, March
15,
2004
— Page 3
sexier side of broadcasting Conestoga students create
their
own
show that school isn’t all about exams and studying calendar
to
By BLAKE GALL
Move over Sports Illustrated, watch out Chippendales, there’s a new calendar on the shelves with the
models
hottest
College has to
What
Conestoga
offer.
started as a sarcastic con-
between two students
versation
soon became the master plan
money
raise
to
for the annual broad-
casting awards banquet.
Mike
Cameron,
a
first-year
broadcasting student has been the brain child of this unusual project.
was
“I
talking about
classmate and
we
with a
it
realized students
our class are really attractive,”
in
Cameron said. From there the to roll
seemed
ball just
Cameron decided chance and make the
with ease.
to give
a
it
broadcasting student-produced
first
calendar
Conestoga history. to convey the many
in
“We wanted faces
of broadcasters,” Cameron
said.
“The calendar shows the hardworking side along with the fun we all have and the beauty." Before shooting could begin for
Cameron was
the calendar
required
propose the idea to broadcasting
to
Mike
co-ordinator
Thurnell.
thought the calendar was great terms of showing initiative to do
“I in
something
(Contributed Photos)
Mike Cameron thought the calendar would be a unique way to raise money for the program while showing off the beauty of his fellow students. First-year broadcasting student
models were stuck a
little
in
one pose for
longer than most people
times to assure faculty this would
would find comfortable. But Cameron was quick to say that the experience was good fun and he had a blast doing it. After the photos were all taken it was time to send them off for printing before selecting which pictures would make the cut. Next came the editing of the calendar done by Holden. Finally, the calendar was
be tasteful and safety would be
ready for printing.
ensured.
most of the $600 needed
like this,”
Thurnell said.
However, the college was to be in no way affiliated with the calendar. Thurnell explained that this project is independent of the College
and completely created by the
stu-
dents.
Cameron
called
somewhat of an
process
the
uphill
battle
at
Students in the broadcasting pro-
gram were
told about the calendar
and anyone wanting to participate was asked to sign up. After two weeks only six men and two women put their names on the sheet. The calendar idea was
first
Cameron
put up
to get the
calendars printed while
on campus. But looking for
is
if
what you’re
an autographed copy,
then stop by the Sanctuary
March
24 or 26 where the models will be signing their photos. The calendars only cost $12.50 and all the 22,
money
is
being used to make a film
awards banend of the semester. something students will
for the broadcasting
quet
at the
“This
is
be able to look back on
in 20 years and be proud of,” Thurnell said. “The best thing that came out of
of this was learning that if you have the drive you can do anyall
some
Cameron
were pre-ordered. The calendar can be purchased
thing,”
through broadcasting students here
parents.”
said.
“I'd like to thank
God and my
looking like a dismal project.
Slowly but surely others began As they heard about
signing up.
friends getting involved they decid-
ed to give
a shot themselves.
it
Eventually
women had
men
25
and
16
agreed to model for the
The guys ranged equally between the three years of the pro-
calendar.
gram while
the
of the
majority
female models were
first-
and sec-
ond-year students.
With the help of Darcy Holden, a friend hoping to study broadcasting
Conestoga next year, Cameron began the photo shoots. After one month of photographs and 20 to 40 rolls of film. Cameron wrapped up the photography
at
process. “I is
never realized
to
take
good
how
Cameron said. He also pointed out ing
is
not
all
difficult
quality
it
photos,”
that
model-
fun and games.
Some
Calendars are being sold for $12.50 each. Models will be signing autographs in the Sanctuary March 22, 24, and 26. All the models are broadcasting students for the
who
volunteered to help raise
annual broadcasting awards banquet.
money
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— SPOKE, March
15,
Commentary
2004
Practice what
you preach Everyone has a
how can anyone
different idea of
possibly
what marriage should
know whose
perspective
is
be, so
the right
one.
Some people ers say
it
is
say
must be a man and a woman, while othbetween two committed people who love
it
a union
each other. Tim Ryan, a Catholic priest from Toronto, said in a March 8 issue of the Toronto Star, "All abstract theoretical arguments aside, I genuinely cannot even imagine how the legal recognition of these already existing, loving human relationships would do anything but help to strengthen and enrich our society." How can one argue with his logic? Ryan has been suspended by the Archdiocese of Toronto for supporting same-sex marriages. He submitted a personal statement to the Supreme Court last July supporting the proposed legislation to broaden marriage rights to same-sex couples. Ryan is now no longer allowed to celebrate mass in public
or in a church.
war and hatred, people who are in love from making a commitment and proclaiming their love in front of their family and friends. How does this make the world a better place? "God is always calling us out of our comfort zones." These are the words of V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the worldwide Anglican community, in an Associated In a world filled with
are being prevented
Press article
March
8.
I
Robinson's installation ceremony took place on March 7, and he is the new leader of the diocese of New Hampshire.
However, there are many conservative Anglican dioceses and parishes that oppose his lifestyle. Church is supposed to be somewhere people can go to find love and acceptance. However, churches are alienating people because they want to be married and happy but, in the eyes of a particular religion, they aren't going about it the right way. It seems odd that the government is being more open-minded, as far as marrying same-sex couples, than churches where you are supposed to be loved unconditionally for who you are. Some government leaders aren't as tolerant as others though. United States President George W. Bush has endorsed a con"Our nation stitutional amendment banning gay marriages. must defend the sanctity of marriage," Bush said in his State of the Union address Jan. 20. However, many courts in British Columbia and here in Ontario disagree with Bush's sentiments. These courts have judged the definition of marriage in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which had an opposite sex requirement, as being unconstitutional. The unbiased views of Canadian courts have given numerous American couples the opportunity to come here and wed. Bush needs to realize the limits of his power and that if people want to be married, there isn't much he can do to stand in their way, since they have the option of being married in Canada. It seems like some governments and some churches just want everyone to be the same. But people should stop and think what kind of world this would be if everyone was the same.
tle
cock to
"Kiss
grab
my
the
Me my
plastic green hat a right,
straighten
My name
is
on March
nationality, but
seems
to
1
7 there
be one dominant nation-
ality - Irish.
Even though
less than
10 per cent of the population in
Kitchener
many I
is truly Irish,
there are
never used to understand the
hype surrounding
St.
Patrick's
Day, until three years ago.
An
mine introduced me to Molly Bloom's. So, on that sunny afternoon, a small group of us headed out to celebrate her heritage. The sheer atmosphere was exhausting. They had dancers
Irish
doing
friend of
Irish jigs,
bands singing old
green beer. Being bold,
complete
Hoto
festive apparel
I
with
Because
Opinion
friends
shamrock drawn could
barely
pint, I
more
ingest
we
thick
to a
we moved
more famil-
singing
to the
to the bar
my the
Day and
will all raise a glass to the
saint
of
Ireland,
And,
I
would have
best part of the day friends.
to
St.
Just
is
say the
to
being with
hanging out and
catching up on old times.
Spirit of the West.
The bar was packed
tighter than
It
People were
is
one of the
cialized
up three rows deep. But
Christmas, with
there
were no problems, no bar
ents, or Valentine's
brawls, no yelling, everyone
was
commer-
least
traditions.
lined
not
It's
the chocolate.
It's
like
of the pres-
all
Day, with
of the lovers, or Easter, with
good time. By the
just having a
Irish,
me on
not
educate
Patrick.
dance
and dancing
I'm
will
patron
green beer. After a few
pints
floor,
the
all
all
of
just about cele-
end of the night, the all-day event
brating Irish history and traditions
was
and having an uber good time. Many of us will be in the same
had taken
its
toll
on me.
completely
drained.
some new
friends and
So,'
evening.
with
for
drive
home we serenaded our cab
to
with swollen heads and
sore stomachs. And,
weren't
tried
...
school
the
For the entire 20-minute
driver
boat the next day, heading back
some old
we departed However, we
friends,
I
done.
the
and head
history of St. Patrick's
I
almost finishing one
moved on
iar drink,
head.
the
in
of
Irish tunes and, naturally, a lot
rush
some
home from
a can of sardines.
posers, like myself.
will
school, throw on
Carrie
to take part in all the festivities.
stout. After
Bars are swarming with every
We
same merriment.
Carrie
Day.
to end.
This year I'm planning on the
and I'm
Hoto and I'm German. But for one day a year I'm Irish. That day, of course, is St. Patrick's Day. And as we all know, everyone is Irish on St. Patty's
come
see the evening
lit-
my
I'm Irish" button and
pot of gold,
ready to go.
Guinness,
Letters are
Day excitement
St. Patty’s
it
will take a
year before the thought of green
beer stops making us cringe
I'm sure he was glad to
in
time for
St. Patrick's
-
just
Day 2005.
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News
SPOKE, March
Bookstore spring cleans By DESIREE FINHERT
at the
book
The Conestoga College’s Doon bookis spring cleaning and prepar-
store
ing for a
The
store
unsold
book
March is
fair.
now
textbooks,
fair
returning
its
organizing
fair
on March 22. E-wing corridor
street-level.
will lend
its
space to 15 publishers
showcasing possible books. Andraza said the fair is a good place for faculty to network with
a
“If they are
medical uniforms.
thinking
Unsold books for the full-time January programs are being sent back to publishers throughout March.
The purge
is
31.
meet
necessary for the
The bookstore
ers,
will be
^
Bookstore supervisor Mary Andraza said the store tries to reduce stock levels and inventory to create more shelving space for
EMC
the spring programs’ textbooks.
Charts.
here."
look
at
Some
what available
see is
and
a copy.”
CCI Learning
include
Solutions,
Paradigm Publishing and Bar
publishers.
Early childhood education
stu-
dents have been on placements and
nursing students did not Feb. 2.
The books
will have
start until
for these pro-
Solutions special-
izes in computer training material and has adopted a line of certified
business
professional
programs
(CBP).
an extended shelf
performance-based products supported with instructor
al
fully
materials.
Bar Charts features laminated quick reference study guides from
anatomy
to zoology.
Bello, Bar Charts’ Canadian sales representative, is
planning to bring approximately 120 different titles to the book fair including books on math, anatomy, computer science and lan-
guages.
This will be the second year that bookstore has organized the
the
fair.
was previously run by
It
the
library.
side
deal
the
bookstore
VTR
with
in
January, a
Uniforms,
Cambridge was made
to sell
in
med-
uniforms all year. Bookstore clerk Tannis Gayler
said
VTR
was highly recommend-
ed.
“We had
such a great response to we thought we
the scrub days that
Cook
will
be attending the
showcase the CBP program, which she describes as a program that validates and develops busi-
would carry scrubs all the time.” A sample stock of sizes, colours
fair to
and patterns
ness professionals.
purchase for $30 a set. Students can order from the sample stock provided and their purchase will be
EMC
March
ical
CCI Learning
Sarah
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After the two-day scrub sale out-
of the publishers attending
Their eastern account executive
However, not all programs will have their books returned to the
grams
can with
the publish-
closed on that day.
“Not every book is going to be off the shelf on March 4.’’ said Andraza. “But there is a chance that if you come in after the fourth, you may not find your textbook
textbook
they
bookstore’s year-end inventory on
March
of
changing Ithe
2004
Clem
publishers.
and taking orders for
into
15,
Paradigm specializes
in
computer, keyboarding, networking, web development and allied
life.
health products.
New textbooks that may be ordered for the fall semester can be previewed by students and faculty
er Jennifer
EMC Paradigm’s account managMacDougall
said her
will be kept on a clothing rack for students to peruse and
delivered specially.
The bookstore hopes the on-campus uniforms will be more convenient to purchase for nursing and paramedic students.
company’s products are education-
(Etx>to
Conestoga College’s Doon bookstore unsold books to publishers.
b/ Desiree Finbert)
clerk Jarka Kolar returns
FREE FOOD! Thursday In
March 1 8th Front of Door #3
9-2 While Quantities
last.
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Resource
Centre responded to a need for
more
quiet study area by post-
new signage
ing
A the
the docu-
in
ments section of the the weekend.
library over
lack of quiet study space in
LRC
was raised
a College
at
Council meeting in February, and again on March 8.
Student Service*
“They are using the resources and
WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?
we
on
Sometimes
may be
it
seems
true or
it
like
there aren't enough hours
may be
in
the
week
to get everything done. That
that you're not using your time as efficiently as possible.
how many hours remain
week
during the
think
that.”
Catherine Wilkins,
To assess
where your time goes, complete the inventory below, and be honest. Most of the items are done every day so those will need to be multiplied by 7 to arrive at a weekly total. One item may be done any number of times a week so you'll need to multiply that one by the number of times each week you do it. After you have responded to all the questions, you'll have an opportunity to see
I
should capitalize
LRC
directorfor the
Construction to expand the
LRC
was completed over
summer
which
square-foot expansion,
for studying.
the
resulting in a 5,600-
cost Conestoga College approx-
Number of
Multiply
Number of days/week
hours/day
Number of hours/ week
imately $1 million. There are currently two quiet study rooms with 21 private three seminar rooms and the Dooner’s room, which
carrels,
un
average,
sleep
in
now many nours ao
X
yc
is
a 24-hour period, including
available after hours.
However,
naps?
additional
the
space has brought increased noise levels.
On average, how many hours you engage
in
grooming
X
a day do
Director
activities?
for
LRC
the
Catherine Wilkins said the new area seats 200 students and the
S
noise builds.
On
average,
how many hours
“They
a day do
are using the resources
and I think we should capitalize on that,” said Wilkins.
X
spend on meals, including preparation and clean-up?
College presi-
John
dent
How much
time do you spend commuting to and from campus and how many times do you do this a week? Include the amount of time it takes to park and
walk from the parking
Tibbits suggest-
X
ed
the
that
tables
the
in
blue room, next
main were
the
to lot.
cafeteria,
excellent
On
average,
how many hours
a day do
Tibbits
X
you spend doing errands?
students
group work.
“The students would
On average, how many hours do you spend each week doing extra-curricular
build their
activities
How many
hours do you spend
week do you work in
like to
student centre,”
services
library
a
own
said Tibbits, suggesting that the
(working out, groups, clubs etc.)?
On average, how many hours
for
doing
class each
might extend
into that building.
at a job?
LRC
representative
Laura
Riso said the students are using the periodicals, references and
week?
reserved material which cannot
On average, how many hours
a
week do you spend
be taken out of the
with friends, going out, watching TV,
going to parties, etc.?
ADD ADD
number of hours per week column to compute the number spending each week engaged in daily living and school activities. the
of hours you are
books, which makes the blue
room
impractical.
FACT BOX SUBTRACT 168
The
LRC There are 168 hours in a week. hours remain for studying, since
Now you can SUBTRACT 168 this
is
not one of the activities
to find out listed
library.
Wilkins said students are also using staff, media services and
how many
above.
5,600-square-foot can get pretty loud,
but there are places to find relief.
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These include:
Two
quiet study
rooms
I 2 1 private carrels I
Three seminar rooms
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2004
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Woodworking students impress judges with By MICHELLE
TAYLOR
and Laaksonen
all felt
they weren’t
prepared for the presentation part
A
team
College recently
of
Conestoga
Canadian
annual
first
four
woodworking students won the Spirit award at the
Wood
Council Engineering Competition.
The competition was held on 15
Carleton
at
Feb.
University
in
Ottawa.
only had
pictures of the catapult while
being
of
built,” said
the
it
was
were older,” said Saunders. McIntosh said they were also surprised by how many students were
students
All four students also said they
were intimidated by the other
siasm during the competition. The
at all,”
first-year students,
is
Bruce Durward.
stu-
Their catapult took the students a
and Pat McIntosh, had to design and build a catapult and then compete in various events.
crazy,” said Laaksonen.
One test.
as
of the events was a distance
This involved launching a as
far
possible.
ball
The students
placed third in this event with a dis-
tance
of 31
metres.
They
also
placed third in the power competition.
This involved launching a
seven-pound ing the
ball
power
and then comparweight ratio of
to
ished
to build.
some
Saunders,
McIntosh
“We
fin-
details at the competi-
team was student run Conestoga's woodworking
stu-
woodworking competition. The
dents were the only students
the
at
were
rest
all
engineering students
from 10 universities and colleges across Ontario, British
Columbia
and Quebec. Mark Brahmer, program co-ordinator of
woodworking
for the col-
lege, said all the students’ meals,
tion.”
Despite being
intimidated,
woodworking team
felt
great experience. “It
the
was a
it
was a
great
and
hotel
“1
travel
Wood
by the
was taken care of
Council.
have to give credit to the four
eye-opener to the technology available to students,” said McIntosh,
woodworking students who had
who
they went to the competition,” said
suggested to his teammates
build
it
here and adjust
it
to
before
(Photo by Jeff Heuchert)
to see
what other
col-
leges could do.”
Brahmer. “Visitors tion
at the
competi-
were very impressed by
is
later
only
on Friday nights
open
until
their
catapult.”
Moe Visram wishes he
Third-year student little
that they enter the competition. "It
was great
their catapult.
Durward,
month
sponsored by their schools, while their
walk in you don’t have a chance said Durward. first
They were building it right up to the day of the competition. “The last two weeks were
Craig Laaksonen, Greg Saunders
were mainly con-
had
other
"When you think wow, we
award
the other colleges
tinuing education students and they
dents' designs.
Spirit
The four students were also surwere the only first-year students there. "The students from prised they
Saunders. "Most
PowerPoint presentations.”
awarded to students who show the most enthu-
The
“We
of the competition.
spirit
at the
could get his dinner a
Doon campus
cafeteria. Harvey’s
2 p.m.
Conestoga students
left
without a late night eatery By JEFF
Many
HEUCHERT
of Conestoga’s architec-
doesn’t get enough business during the afternoons as it is. let alone a Friday night. He says it is not fea-
with the amount of
on Fridays
to
work on
the
computers.
These students would
like to
able to get something to eat
be
when
they stay.
Third-year student says
it’s
Moe
Visram
a hassle to have to leave
would be taking
"We
on a Friday night, to waste a halfhour to 45 minutes just to buy some food,” he said. Visram says he would prefer Harvey’s to stay open so he could stay late
but then
Pat McIntosh
of the catapult they built in
award
at the
Canadian
Bruce Durward, Craig Laaksonen and Greg Saunders show off the arm just one month. The four woodworking students recently won the Spirit
Wood
we have
down
to supply
and
says.
He adds
that
students
Food service director
for
the
school John Kast says the cafeteria
Council Engineering Competition.
still
have
vending
machine services available. student, third-year Another Amanda Baulk, says she would prefer if Tim Hortons stayed open later, but thinks the main cafeteria should as well to satisfy everyone.
Currently
the
main
cafeteria
2:30 p.m. on Fridays, but Harvey’s i§ only open until 2 p.m. Tim Hortons stays open until 4 p.m. and Dooners and the E-Wing cafeteria until 2:30
open
until
p.m.
Kast says decisions, such as the cafeteria's
get something for supper.
hours,
were
with consultation
with
all
resources.
good
Everyday $1-69
in
Ontario.
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of
Canada Umited. For the exclusive use of McDonald’s Restaurants
of
Canada
Ltd.
and
its
franchisees.
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physical
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they
in.
"It’s all boils
stays
eat.
on Fridays
money
demand,” Kast
the school just to get something to
(left to right),
later
sible to stay
nology students are not happy with the hours of the school’s cafeterias. Due to the nature of their program, many of the students have to stay late
(Photo by Michelle Taylor)
open
ture-construction engineering tech-
if
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will
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March 1 5th and end March 22nd at noon.
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2004
— Page 9
humanity
Is
doomed? By HALLEY McPOLIN
that lack in certain respects that
humans
are similar to
Have you ever
though
as
felt
you’ve been born into an inherent-
managed
to
survive
weak
time. Birds have
but have
throughout skeletons,
body? Have you ever
sloths have slow reaction time and
wondered why so many people from chronic back and joint problems or have issues with vision at early ages? According to one theory, there is a logical and somewhat troubling reason behind
seals can be considered morbidly obese - but all these features serve
ly detective
suffer
all
of
this.
them
one way or another. Mullar is an evolutionary biologist and leaches a in
Dr. Kirsten
fourth year course in evolution at the
University of Waterloo. She
According to this theory, which has been circulating for several
believes the theory in question
years, the reason behind
sons.
ty's physical faults lie in
humani-
our lack of
evolution over an extended period
is
flawed for several different rea"Natural selection
is still
acting
of natural selection
on humans,” Mullar says. "AIDS and SARS are just two such examples. Now medical science in developed countries plays a large
society,
role
in
ity
may
not have otherwise survived,
of time. Loosely translated, the theory states that, because of the lack in our modem our species has lost its abilto filter out "bad” genes.
There are several different
defi-
nitions of evolution, including the
idea of natural selection. In the wild, this the
comes
weaker or
into play
when
developed ani-
less
treating
individuals
who
but this has really only been hap-
pening
in the last
or so -
we
50
100 years two or three generations of humans. In order for flawed genes, meaning to
are looking at only
mals die before they are able to
recessive alleles that are rare to
reproduce. This allows only the strongest genes to be passed along
accumulate
to future generations, thus build-
ing a stronger gene pool.
in
This process occurs less and less our society because we have
built
a strong civilization around us.
enabling the
what
pass
weak can
and considered
to survive
be
genes along. As a even as our intelligence
expands, the
human
race
is
becom-
ing physically weaker with
- not a very
rather than stronger efficient
method of ensuring our
future existence.
pen
if,
time
What were
to hap-
for example, a catastrophic
were to wipe out advanced civilization we have grown so dependent on? Could we survive long enough to rebuild our society? Or would our physical weaknesses be our downfall? Although all hypothetical, many scientists and researchers believe
human popula-
it
Mullar asserts
we have
not had be affected by these circumstances, and any suggestion of de-evolution would be a contradiction in of itself.
enough time
nearly
“defective” result,
in the
would take hundreds of generations ... meaning over 3.000 or more years.” tion,
“It is essential to
to
remember that many gen” two or three “You also need
evolution occurs over erations, not just
Mullar maintains. to take into
account the frequency
of genes (alleles) in a population. In addition,
humans
carry a load
of five per cent recessive alleles
natural disaster
which, although not that high,
the
due
we would survive manner we have all
in
the
along: using
our brains. The reason
we have
such advanced intelligence
compensate cal
same
is
to
for our lack of physi-
strength,
speed,
natural
defences and other physical features that separate us
from the ani-
mal kingdom. In fact, there are
of years ago
species
in
which a bottleneck
(an evolutionary event that greatly
narrows the variability
in
a popu-
lation) occurred.”
Whether we’ve evolved as much as
we can
or we’re evolving
all
the
something science has yet to determine. There will always be speculation about our species and the world around us, but consider next time you complain this: about a sore back or fuzzy vision, perhaps it is because you are simply another imperfect human being and perhaps that is exactly what you were meant to be. time
is
.
many
is
an event tens of thousands
to
. .
(Photo by Jason Noe)
Winter returns Wayne
driveway on John Street in thought winter was over after a snowhas come back in March with colder weather.
Miller clears his neighbour’s
Waterloo, on March less February, but
it
7.
We
(Photo by Jason Middleton)
A
real juggling act Doug Hunt performed at the 12th annual University of Waterloo juggling festival on The festival at UW’s student centre attracted close to 80 people. Hunt holds the world’s
Brantford’s
March tallest
6.
stilt
walker record.
— SPOKE, March
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News
2004
Power
Celebrating the By AIMEE WILSON
The Body Shop Canada ment on
The Body Shop Canada
brating 10 years of campaigning to
STOP
company’s web
The campaign kicked
cele-
is
the
International
8,
in a state-
March
Women’s Day, with
Women
Violence Against
Foundation (CWF).
CWF has supported more than 600
site.
off
projects
communities
in
across
Canada. These projects are aimed
at
building healthy relationships, pre-
(SVAW).
women and women and girls
venting violence against
Body Shop
Last week. The
Fairview Park Mall took part
girls,
at
in the
Power of 10
a decade of
-
and to give
skills for
economic independence.
Daisy compact mirrors are on
company’s in-shop campaign. The commit-
sale year-round for
$8 with 50 cents
from each purchase also donated to
ment.
Body Shop Canada chose The
CWF. From March 12 Body Shop Canada
Power of 10 campaign theme which
Double Your Donation Weekend.
To mark
The
the tenth anniversary
symbolizes 10 years of campaigning, 10 years of
members
customers and
making
staff
difference
a
All the lighting of a pink pillar candle to
demonstrate their ongoing dedi-
through donations and volunteering
cation to put an end to violence
and 10 ways customers can help.
against
“Since 1994, our staff and cus-
tomers have been persistent helping to
women
violence against
stop
and we are honoured
many
have so
in
influential
to
Canadians
join our chorus for positive social
Only together, can we
change.
make
a difference,” said
Margot
Franssen, president and partner of
women. Karen Redman, MP, was
Liberal
in
attendance to
candle along with fran-
light the
manager BJ Agnew and
chise
assistant
manager Kim
were sent
pins
to
1 1
and
all
SVAW
ceeds went to support the
fund
the
at
pro-
Canadian Women’s
The a
Kitchener
the
weekend
Kitchener- Waterloo
Sexual Assault Support Centre. The
Body Shop Canada the
money
CWF. The on sale
SVAW
were offered for a donation of $2 from March 8
to
14,
hosted
at the
Body Shop throughout
March
Snider.
SVAW
Commemorative
monies raised
to
then matched
raised and donated
it
to
pins will continue to be
until
quantities last
and
15
will
from
support the
fund as well.
Last year
Kitchener
The Body Shop
raised
in
approximately
$1,200. “We’re hoping to beat last year’s total,” said
Agnew.
(Photo by Aimee Wilson)
Kim Snider, The Body Shop Kitchener assistant manager, holds up one of the commemorative pins being offered for $2. All proceeds from the pin will go towards the STOP Violence Against Women fund at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. '
Ten Canadian
showing
celebrities are also
their support.
“They help
lend their voice to the campaign,”
A
Agnew.
said
involved singing
few
those
of
17-year-old
include:
Lavigne,
sensation Avril
MacMaster, former
fiddler Natalie
Toronto Raptors player Jerome
“JYD” Williams, MuchMoreMusic personality Bill
Welychka and
edi-
magazine Sally
tor for Chatelaine
Armstrong.
Body
Shop. Your courageous campaign
way
leading the
is
women and
Canadian
for
girls,” said
Armstrong.
Fifty-one per cent of
women
in
Canada have experienced some
MCMURPHY
By KRISTEN
of younger South Africans.
'There
Every day, about 600 people die
from AIDS-related complications. South Africa’s death
rate
has
increased by 50 per cent over the past six years
- an alarming
fact
mainly a result of the
is
H1V/A1DS epidemic
that has
been
sweeping through the country. In
from
a
recent
South
study,
researchers
Africa's
Medical
Research Council examined death statistics
from 1998
According
MRC
to
to 2003.
kaisemetwork.org,
statistician
found an increase
Ria Laubscher in the
in
death rate
the
is
groups.
It
is
sexually
age
active
our view that
this is
mainly due to AIDS,” she says
in
blame,
an
article
from
population:
commitment
individuals work-
together towards
safer
this
Martin,
said
a delight to see so
is
many groups and ing
ending
in
calamity,”
social
building
a
Canada by creating stronger
social
foundation
at
the heart of
Canadian communities.”
According
to
The Body Shop
women
and the education
system more than $4
theme
year.
as the
campaign because
half-
half-daisy for
reflected
it
“We
billion
have a role to play
all
both the seriousness of the issue
making our communities
and the hope
place to
made.
petals,
that a difference
can
With only half the
the daisy symbolizes the
women who It
is
have also
live.
working
this issue
we
and
in
safe
Only by speaking
together
forces can
a
a
out,
joining
bring awareness to
and help put an end
to the
violence,” said Layton.
at
“This
is
a culture in
which male
is
expected,” the Post reports.
Kaisernetwork notes
that studies
on the outbreak show the amount
virus.
The HIV/AIDS problem
in
issue isn't a
South Africa.
It’s
new
been a
There are many theories behind the in
HIV
population
is
of victims with the virus will eventually reach a plateau
and possibly
begin to decrease. South Africa -
growing concern for years.
mous
its
South African culture.
her
about 5.3 million people have the
why
this issue. “The Body Shop of Canada has distinguished itself for
on
The
Washington Post points a finger
admired and female subservience
HIV
Jack efforts
South Africa not improving
a population of 45 million, has the largest
committed
their
New
social services
symbol of
The design of the
experienced violence.
promiscuity traditionally has been
world’s
Layton for
leader
a
being
mirror
51 per cent of
South Africa, a country with
report.
Martin and
Party
issue has taken the majority of the
a distinct rise in deaths in
younger,
Democratic
costs legal, health, employment,
be
AIDS epidemic
of support from both Prime
Minister Paul
offered
the
(Photo by Aimee Wilson)
The Body Shop Canada received letters
compact
was created 1994
BJ Agnew, The Body Shop Kitchener’s franchise manager, and Kim Snider, assistant manager, promote the kickoff of the Power of 10 campaign March 8.
loves me,
not.”
Canada, violence against
daisy.
left,
me
he loves
form of violence. Each pin and
contains the
From
game “he
indicates the
adding, “It
“Congratulations to The
that
of 10
so enor-
South Africa. Although the
delay in the 1980s to address the
along with the rest of the world -
is
becoming increasingly aware of the need to fund health care and
counselling programs.
(Photo by Kristen McMurphy)
South try’s
Africa’s FHIV/AIDS
climbing death rate.
the last six years.
epidemic has contributed to the counThe death rate has risen 50 per cent in
Feature
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15,
— Page 11
2004
(Photo by Desiree Finhert)
Kroot carnivores take cover
in
a plastic forest during a skirmish
Nexus Games Workshop,
battle at
in
won and
At Nexus battles are By DESIREE FINHERT
army
is
victorious.
bucks,
The war has begun!
Any player with a 15-piece Warhammer 40K or Fantasy army
Thirteen armies march through
can be a member.
the plastic terrain,
burdened with
I
can think of nothing else
that requires that little
Nexus
for
the time.”
Opponents
Recently, the draw to the
money
prizes provided
go
compete
will
Kitchener, Feb. 26.
for four
by Nexus. Trophies
most
my job
part of
tle-top
games and
provide
games, collector cards and
artifacts
swords and shoulder can-
skirmish tables has been to rack-up
will
They gleam under
experience points.
skirmish wins, best army appear-
like
ance, best sportsmanship and best
Canada,
army, which
Australia,
arms with
lights as they raise their
The war rages every Thursday Nexus Games Workshop
the
Kitchener,
when
arrive with
hundreds of model
support
at
third of the
in
ence points.
20 players
15 to
The faux-grass
diers.
System
Petcherkine, 24,
the fury of battle.
tables
sol-
are
measured and the soldiers take on one of the
their attack positions
currently one
way, with 164 experi-
Petcherkine
is
looking forward to
playing his Daemonhunters army
“I
Tonight the mission
is
to escape
have no doubt that
am
I
The league
sets
up
different sce-
members
army struggling
suits,
two Rogue Trader workshops on
wings.
May 15 and on May 22.
hours to paint one model
It
rattles across the table to
ble
on
up.
The player takes out
uring
side.
its
stick
players
tum-
Three dots are face his
meas-
and repositions
three
inches
across
his
the
board, giving his infantry shelter
He
The dice bounces once and lands
not allow his
men
to fire
on the
To
models must er.
the end,
tated
By
one army has been devas-
by the luck of the dice.
Soldiers
nated
hours.
lie
wounded
from the
or are elimi-
table.
The other
“It feels like
job,” said Laforet, as he
of,”
worked
at
Laforet,
Nexus since
1999. “There
is
of
an
abandoned
wielding sickles.
and games, but tion
games
I
“It’s
warehouse not
all
fun
run demonstra-
for customers. That is
who
these
are develop-
games and providing
wealth of fiction written tasy
and
science
a
in the fan-
fiction
game
who
battles
worlds,” said Laforet,
with Space Marines and Vampire
Counts. “There are a to explore, not
lot
of aspects
even getting into the
painting and configuring you can
do with the models.” Tonight the battle has been won,
a big hobby to be a
said
all
it
who
has
opened
in
always the benefit
have the same interest
but the war continues. Armies will
regroup to glue swords and shoulder cannons to their bodies. Their
armour
will be painted in red gore
and ghostly grey
in
preparation
for the final battle.
and getting together to play a game rather than staying at
home
playing
computer games.”
He
said the depth of
game, num-
ghost-
in
and pewter
be glued togeth-
in the
tournament,
armies must be fully painted.
“The game everyone
is
more fun when
is
playing with painted
models,” said Petcherkine.
returned
is
showing up. However,
The
the only expense.
palm-sized model
$300.
last for three
and play as part
you
paint or play well.
part
“I get to paint
if
“Games Workshop ing
grey, shining gold
first
To compete
turn to attack.
can
took Petcherkine three
play, the plastic
Army
The game may take 20 minutes
an international reputation
available and work-
shops makes the hobby interesting.
and skull white.
enemy. They must wait another
it
some modified with
$25, but $20
takes another turn.
with two dots showing. This will
but
astronaut-
Registration for the tournament
in the trees.
games he enjoys
the
playing.
possible to build
people
like
advance across the board.
Laforet,
an environ-
it’s
carnivores leap from the rooftop
army wears
shadow
Denmark, France and Spain.
wounded on
order to gain experience for the
ly grey,
in
Kingdom,
of being relatively congenial with
plastic
Players roll the dice for their
work
.
supervises the skirmishes. Kroot
the turf dotted with red gore paint.
It
Nexus employee Adam
my
United
United States, Japan,
Laforet said
26, loves to
of
Italy,
faux swords and T-shirts in
of
The
16 and the league final
Some
that day.
to play in
narios for the
to
going
to kick all of these losers’ asses,”
his “angel” unit lie
without capture.
army perform-
painting skill and
ment with
tournament.
in the
a combination of
is
ance.
said Petcherkine, in spite of his
battlefields.
men
Alex
analyst
is
to the players with the
They
online
nons.
neon
store lines.
comics,
novels,
games
ber of
Games Workshop is the international company that creates the bat-
axes,
the
description.”
lost
is
upon
that’s
not
price of a
starts
starter kits are as
at
much
$8. as
Petcherkine agrees that the models are expensive, but said
about
how much you can
it’s
all
(Photo by Desiree Finhert)
Nexus employee, Adam Laforet, 26, loves to work
get for
your money. “If this five years
game and
entertains I
me
(Photo
for
paid a thousand
A gamer
rolls
the dice and ponders his next move.
by Desiree
Finhert)
in
environment with the games he enjoys playing.
an
Page 12
— SPOKE, March
15,
News
2004
Bettas add personality to your tank By
JASON NOE
to,
doesn’t
it
They
are lively, vibrant, fascinat-
ing and sometimes aggressive.
Betta
(short
fish
for
mean
that they enjoy
empty and dirty container,” said Robyn Rhudy, author of Robyn’s Pond Book. being
a cramped,
in
Compared
“Bettas need care like any other
water
living thing, including food,
changes, things
room
to grow,
warmth and
with
interact
to
such
duces
to goldfish, a betta pro-
waste and
less
comfortably
as
which also
smaller
in
Rhudy enjoys
But
fish.
because
benefits a
the
100 years. Also
more than
known
of
this,
choice for pet owners for
lar
spaces,
attracts aquarists to the
plants,” she said.
betta
splendens) have been a popu-
able to live
is
Siamese fighting
as the
they originated from Asia
fish,
where
their habitat included rice
fields,
stagnant ponds, ditches and
slow-flowing streams.
They are an extremely and instinctively
fish
territorial
they
this,
held
often
fighting contests with the fish.
Eventually bettas were domesti-
and slowly spread west to France in 1874 and by 1910 made cated
way
their
Europe and North
into
protein diet,” said Kish.
*
“They also require weekly tank main-
its
which intrigued the Asians.
Because of
1
become
aggressive towards the males of species,
much attention as a dog or cat and can even be trained to do tricks. “There is a betta for every person,” said aquarist Sherri Kish. “They are the most beautiful fish there is.” Kish has adored bettas since she was 1 and has always had a tank with one in it. She has occasionally bred pet store bettas over the years and has extensive knowledge of the requirements of the fish. "They are amivores and require meatbased food, which is a high
just as
“
n
I
fact,
they
are
very
happy
tenance and
$
0^
Aquarists
in large
tanks
believe
of
also
there
is
,
and
water
feed-
ings twice per day.”
myth,
another
which
do well as
that bettas
is
America. The emphasis was then
long
placed on breeding the fish for
there are not
the lily vase plant
other
and
beauty, rather than
Today
its
its
fighting skills.
bettas enjoy a broad range
of admirers and can be found almost every pet
store.
unique from other water
in
They
life,
that
as
will eat the roots
fish
resem-
are
or are of
course
have an organ called a labyrinth,
which allows them to breathe face air. However, because of
sur-
eat the roots
starvation
Rhudy has been an
and
relaxation
being able to care for
and has a fondness for the
another
tions about properly caring
she also feels that pet stores abuse
and
bettas
betta.
"Just because they can use atmos-
pheric oxygen to breath
they have
we
Are
a
if
little
have no idea for them.
fries,
come
but even McDonald’s
to realize that
it’s
also
giving us larger waistlines. That’s why, in an effort to
cases, people
to properly care
some
“They are
^
beautiful and full
of personality,” she
said.
will
simply purchase the
"Mine
fish
used to cock his head to the side and
and only give
it
minimal
attention.
However,
inspect things.”
it’
pet
buyers
life.
**** IMPORTANT
it
is
bettas
require
in length,
although they can
changing
the
name
In his
REMINDER * * * *
Application deadline to request tutoring Is
April
book Fast Food Nation,
Eric Schlosser explains
how
2,
2004
(exception of Practical Nursing st
fast
1
food menus have changed drasti“In the late
.
semester)
1950s, the typical
drink order at a fast food
restaurant contained about eight
announced that its American restaurants will phase out the Super recently
ounces of soda; today, a “Child" order of
Coke
at
McDonald’s
is
12
ounces.
A
“Large” is 32
Coke
ounces.”
McDonald’s been
recent the
has
on
making
McDonald's
drastic
statement
website
changes to menu,
explains that the
its
om
company
fr
feels
February’s
the
change
introduction
is
necessary
to
of
deliver
an
Platters
“exceptional cus-
includes
a
consistent and rel(Internet photo)
evant menu, with a
range of choices that support a balanced lifestyle.”
The change
is
only taking place
because Canada’s Super Size fries have never been in
the
U.S.
as large as the fries in the U.S.
McDonald’s
in
Protein
intended people
tomer experience that
Canada
has
recently taken anything referred
life
forever,” said Kish.
to
“Large.”
soft
near
live for
more than two or three years. “I see them being part of my
cally:
make dam-
food meals a little less aging to our health, McDonald’s fast
But,
being "Super Sized” off the
to as
menu,
french
how
fish.
if
and there are no
much?
too
Upsizing your fast food meal gives you a bigger drink and more has
some
in
‘lovin’
MCM URPHY
By KRISTE N
not true,
other food sources around. However, bettas arc not fish that grow bigger with age as they remain between one and two inches
sense of
bettas in there.”
aquarist and animal lover for years
for a
is
as the fish will only
some people may have misconcep-
this,
live healthier.
This
ble bettas
as they
of
for
on reduced-carbohydrate diets - to a wide selection of
Don’t get caught help
-
there
in a
is still
maze.
time
-
A tutor may be able to
don’t delay!
salads and grilled chicken products.
The company is racing to keep up with society’s increasing concern about health issues. McDonald’s says the Super Size soft drink will only be available through a promotional offer.
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ear SERVICES
Feature
Sandman can
SPOKE, March
By LESLEY fall air is
LEACHMAN crisp
about being caught
and the sky
She holds
It’s
events. But,
the hands of
no
holds
meaning.
begins to darken as Lissa crosses the bridge.
— Page 13
be
to
dream The
2004
play tricks on the mind
Your dreams are never what they appear
£
15,
if
j
in a web, the psychological
just a reflection of
the
dreamer has
same dream without seeing a
tfuT
spi-
both her children as they peer over
der that day, the spider could be a
Her children giggle in delight as they watch the bright leaves twirl off nearby trees and
symbol of fear or
the edge.
land into the surging river below.
visions of hell to
Suddenly, Lissa feels dizzy. She
fills
But one of the most common dreams he interprets is the vision of Hying.
with icy
Her lungs feel as if they burst. The bitter temperatures her limbs numb. Panic sets in. water.
will
turn Just
when
Lissa fears the worst, she
wakes
up.
(Photo by Lesley Leachman
“Dreams can have a
The average person has three to five dreams in one night. Dreaming usually occurs during (rapid eye movement) sleep and they are a way for the body to reboot the brain.
REM
“Flying variety of
Nathan Coleridge,
dream expert
didn’t
want
to sleep. This
her so
much
anxiety that she decid-
ed
caused
nightmare interpreted. had to know what it meant. 1
to get her
“I
it so often that I was convinced was a sign of something significant,” recalls Roberts. “It was tear-
got
Her body is dripping in cold sweat and she’s twisted between her bed sheets. Lissa Roberts, 32, suffered from these nightmares for months. She had been having the same terrifying dream up to four times per week. “It was horrible. I would wake up in tears, panting and I’d immediately check on my kids to make sure they were alright,” says Roberts. "I feared that my dream was some sort of premonition about the
it
ing
me
Roberts
then found Nathan Coleridge, of Toronto, to help decipher the elements of her nightmare.
felt
this
interpretation was.
“At the time
promotion
at
was being offered a work, but I was truly I
I
couldn’t perform
it
as well as the previous person and
would be
I
fired,” she says.
rarely
have
And
this
was
Roberts. She says the dream reflection
of her daily
was a Her
life.
children were symbolizing vulner-
and the raging water repre-
ability
sented her feeling overwhelmed
usually occurs during
REM
(rapid
eye movement) sleep and is a way for the body to “reboot” the brain.
Dreams can the
memories to subconscious and sort out emotransfer
tions.
“Dreams can have a powerful impact on our lives. They can bring up parts of our personality that we didn't even know existed,” says
He says an average person can have three to five dreams in one night. During eight hours of sleep, two of those hours
are spent dream-
ing.
However, he warns that not all dreams hold significant meaning. Usually if a dream occurs within the first two hours of sleep or if the dreamer has been exposed to exter-
literal
exactly the case for
says.
Coleridge.
with drowning.
images. They’re usually a jumble
water cut off her cries for help. In fact, the nightmare was so powerfully frightening, Roberts
accurate
is a psychology gradufrom the University of Toronto and considers himself to be a dream expert. She says Coleridge helped her to understand that her dreams had nothing to do with her children or
of things that can represent events in our lives,” explains Coleridge.
it wasn’t anything like she had dreamt before. It was almost as if she could really feel her body fall from the bridge and the freezing
how
realizes just
dream again,” she
Coleridge explains that dreaming
life.
looks back now, she
Coleridge
reoccurring
her
As Roberts
ate
so real and intense,
says
nightmare
the difficulties in her
frightened that
apart.”
Roberts
“Dreams
future.”
with emotion and smothered with
Having the true meaning of the dream revealed lifted a lot of stress from Roberts. She says Coleridge also taught her ways to control her
own dreams. “Soon afterwards
never had the
I
nal stimuli, such as movies, or if
the
dreamer
ication,
the
on any type of meddream doesn’t hold
is
much value. For example, if the dreamer was watching a documentary on spiders and later dreamed
freedom or
represents
ly
lives.”
a dream can have a meanings depending on
in
the person,” he explains. “It usual-
powerful impact on
our
dreams about veg-
etables.
no longer knows which way is up. Helpless, she tumbles over the edge and is swept away in the angry waters. She tries to shout for help, but her throat
guilt.
Coleridge says he’s examined a variety of dreams, everything from
relief
from a great stress. Or it can also be a symbol of determination and rising to the top. Another common meaning is that the dreamer desires sexual release.”
Opposites also play a large role
in
dreams. Coleridge says dreaming of one thing can often mean another. “The subconscious mind doesn’t deal with opposites the same way does. conscious mind the Dreaming of death can often really mean rebirth,” he explains.
“Because the two are so closely related, the subconscious mind can’t separate
it.”
because of these confusing symbols in dreams that Coleridge It’s
recommends people have dreams
interpreted.
He
says
their
know-
the meaning of an unusual dream can help give people clarity
ing
and lessen “It’s
their fear of nightmares.
important that people realize
dreams can mean almost anywhat has been literally dreamed about,” he says. we dreams and “Everyone their
thing other than
shouldn’t ignore them.”
Aid injured bats online Internet donations help care for the creatures By TIM
MURPHY
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activities,
Not
all
bats are fierce creatures of
the night.
Orkin has a permanent ear injury. Annie is retired, and has tooth loss. Bendy is elderly, and has a lip disfigurement.
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One
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is
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it
it
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of an injured bat your-
with a bat.
die quietly without
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few
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may be
they
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sick.
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of electrolytes and specialized food to survive.
Rather than risk your health, and
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careful if they
as
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According to the site, less than half of one per cent of bats carry the disease, and
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— SPOKE, March
Page 14
Man
15,
Feature
2004
forced into slavery
speaks about By PETR CIHACEK
his ordeal
farm animals he had to tend and next to became his only
bered
The day
„
Arabs slaughtered
the
friends.
(my
Every night he stayed up
Francis Bok’s people and dragged
him
slavery
into
engraved
painfully
is
in his heart.
1986 when 1 was seven.” says Bok, summoning forth dreadful memories. “My mother asked me to go to the market to sell eggs and peanuts. And then the Arabs swarmed the market. They shot many men and cap“1
was captured
in
women and
tured
rivers of
children.
I
saw
That day, Bok became a slave. That day, he lost his childhood, freedom, family and happiness and his life
became a
living hell.
It was the darkest day of his life. The 23-year-old man still vividly
militiamen on horses
the
recalls
he called
animal.’”
Sihdan like a horde of bloodthirsty
to escape.
At
uttered by people
running
tribe
Dinka directions and
from
in all
his
sleep next to the ani-
the
are silenced
bondage.
on
And
fore-
runaway slave. He was returned to Abdullah who tortured him so
Giema Abdullah, who made his life bitterer
given to
man
than a
venom.
glass of
“I
a
was
sleeping next to
the animals.
anyone
to
never had
I
come and
talk
severely that
to me.”
victim
team,
Bok became
the
property of a cruel master whrf'saw
hjm
inferior to his cows,
made him
minute he arrived
came at
the very
his master’s
farm.
"He (Abdullah) welcomed me by and giving them sticks to beat me,” says Bok, his deep voice solemn but firm. “I was forced to tend goats and calling
cattle.
his
I
children
was sleeping next
to the
animals. There was nobody to love
me.
ahd
I
never had anyone to
talk to
Bok was
“When
1
was
was
come
me.” beaten every day. The
released,
in
group, partly because, at that time,
English and
memories of his ordeal were still too
also because the
“It
made me
the fight for emancipation of the millions
cry
when
slaves,
Bok
webf site www.iabolish.com that you & can visit to learn more about slavery and to support the American Anti-Slavery Group.
Bok
fall,
also published
autobiography Escape from
where he describes in ^g horrifying detail the hell he went Slavery,
through while lasted
that
in
a
bondage. The
whole
I
remem-
hell
miserable
decade.
A -
Chile, Paraguay and other coun-
“The biggest victims of those
who
go
the
to
at the
International
available for
In total,
27
ment and a repreof
sentative
the
American chapter give
to
ery
documents
that
could
found
approximately
million people,
And
the
number
the
which he
in the
lost his
Millions
throughout Asia,
rise.
and
the
nent
is
with
The website, indeed, contains
labour.
one million blacks live in bondage, forced to serve their Arab-Berber masters. Amnesty International has been to
pressing the Mauritanian govern-
which
slavery in
officially
abolished
1980, to take practical all
slaves.
China,
thousands of people suffer from forced
ern African country where approx-
ment,
traf-
In
Burma and
government-sponsored
100,000
conti-
plagued
human
information on Mauritania, a westimately
are
bondage
on
places such as
organization’s website.
in
trapped in debt
ficking.
Islamic fundamentalism. In other
sacre in
reunited
of his family members. Most
is
people
enslaved
other continent.
the
same mas-
all
a num-
bondage.
live in
across
Asia than on any
the population of Canada,
be
on
are
ber almost comparable to
any information,
also
are
in brothels
More
freedom.
Bok has no hope of being with
work
Europe, Australia and Asia.
Canadian chapter
was com-
of
thousands
women
of
Millions
Amnesty
of
in
Brazil,
are being trafficked as sex
forced to
‘Arabs have black slaves.’”
No one
year,
is
slaves to the U.S.
and scream,
streets
Argentina,
in
Each
women
westerners,” he says. “They should
100,000 women and children have been captured and enslaved in bloody Islamic militia raids. Slavery has been rooted in Africa for centuries. In Sudan and Mauritania, the gruesome practice was born out of racism and skewed
pretty comfortable life.”
tries.
are oppressed by non-
such as Sudan, where more than
sheep and goats and my father had a lot of respect from people. I had a
existence
that are
of cows,
lot
debt
reports,
only criticize themselves.
slavery in other African countries
a
American Anti-
bondage or sexual slavery
evil is
he
“We had
to the
Group
Slavery
his life prior to his enslavement.
“I lived in a privileged family,”
to
for long hours every day.
According
know what
However, the organization does not provide any information on
to the ly
work
book is dedicated time Bok remembers so fond-
portion of the
on a regular basis and forced
done by nonwesterners” and think they can
to
steps to free
of them were killed
painful.
do when
conditions, being tortured or raped
mostly run by
“don’t
referring to slav-
recalls.
But Bok did not want to join the
dreadful
is,”
W
slavery.
are
who
Caucasians
of slavery often live in horrendous
black
Amnesty
as
every corner of the world,
rights
adding that organ-
such
izations
human
ignoring
is
person.”
his
Sudanese family in Ames, Iowa. That is where the American AntiSlavery Group, an abolitionist movement from Boston, Mass., found him and asked him to tell his story to raise public awareness on
much
how
** launched a
a^^^^
fact is that the
refused
1
and after a few months he moved in with
he did not speak
is
of goodness
of
.
Anti-Slavery Group.
“The
infested with the plague of slav-
erty and their fate is ghastly enough to make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Victims
according to Charles
is
nessed horrors most of us can scarcely comprehend, Francis is an amazingly kind, warm and caring
Last
N.D.,
power-
stands six feet,
spirit
i
UN JH
the United
scars
inches
To boost
iMm
That
is
Jacobs, president of the American
International
Hipp. “Despite having wit-
says
He was
Fargo,
American Anti-
of those unfortunate
who
powerful his
Cairo,
to
Egypt, where he got
in
millions of people are held as prop-
about Francis’s character
Karthoum, he was arrested and tortured by the government security who thought he was telling foreigners about slavery in Sudan. He was held in their dismal jail for seven long months.
Bok escaped
zations.
and sports baggy jeans and sneakers doesn’t seem to be scarred in soul. According to Hipp, everyone who meets Bok is astounded by his powerful smile and positive views on the world. “One of the most amazing things
However, that end of his misery. Not at
he
ery. In
Even though he has
speaker
African countries, bondage stems
by Arabs, and yet they get little or no help from human rights organi-
unfortu-
his body, the intelligent,
seven
capital.
States
beating
kill
By PETR CIHACEK
slaves,” he says,
people.
Dressed like an Arab, he reached the nearby town of Matari where he was enslaved by the Arabic police who did not want a fugitive slave to get away. But, after two months, he escaped from their bondage and eventually reached Karthoum, the
resettled
First
says
of black Africans brutally enslaved
Today, you would hardly believe
finally escaped.”
livestock.
beyond any imagination.
abolitionist
help
heavy chains of
threat of violence.”
master’s
rather die than to be
a slave,” says Bok.
meat and sleep outdoors next to the All the fear, pain, emptiness and
little
around the world are forced to work for no pay, under the
ful
refugee status.
misery Bok had to endure goes
are getting
community
on
labour for long hours, eat rotten
The
and hands as a
him.
After
Victims of slavery
Slavery Group. “Twenty-seven mil-
he tried to flee again he would
would
the
is startling.
Bok was one
1
bloodthirsty raids.
in
from traditional beliefs, poverty and other social causes. But not only the black continent
number of those
Abdullah also tied up his skinny hands and legs for 10 agonizing days and warned him that if
17,
to the
women and
enslave
There are hundreds of thousands
lion people
bears scars
In
At the tender age of seven, the same age Canadian kids usually get their First Game Boy and join their First softball
still
all.
ofslavery
by
tions officer for the
brutality.
wasn’t the _j
Bok
painful reminder of his
I
men and
who
children
at
his ankles, chest
“But
such as the
“There are more slaves today than any other point in human history,” says Jeffrey Hipp, communica-
Bok
a
country’s
Francis Bok,
the
nate people
he
identi-
on
children
kill
the voice for all
women and
men,
scars of the
as
places
become
has
Dinka
fied
Sudan. North Sudanese Arabic militiamen often venture south of the country where they
over North America.
all
visited
lets,
Bok
saw
Although he tried to flee the marketplace, the Arabs caught him and herded him and a group of other children like animals to nearby donkeys. As they cried and screamed for their parents, they were strapped to the pack animals and taken to a slave market in Kirio in northern Sudan, where Bok was
clear English with just
White House and met U.S. president George W. Bush and a number of other prominent people.
ly
count.
speeches
northern
in
who
a slight accent, has been giving
but
head,
Boston and
(Internet photo)
Children are waiting to be sold at a slave market
He’s appeared on major media out-
was quick-
more corpses than he could
now speaks
tribal
his
to
a speaker for the group.
Since then, the former slave,
Bok decided he had
never seen a dead body before,” he said. But that day, he far
move
decided to
become
because of his
who
slavery,” said Sage.
“And that moved him so much. He remembered what he left behind.” The sad eyes of the children in the pictures did what even months of convincing could not - Bok
tried
twice,
took him to our office where
were victims of
why and why
then falling dead. “I’d
“We
master
a black slave
that point,
He
beasts.
there are echoing screams of terror
my
director Jesse
associate
its
he saw pictures of children
mals,” recalls Bok. “He never answered but beat me with a stick. Then, after a few days, he came and asked me, ‘Do you want to know why we call you a black slave and make you sleep next to the animals? Because you are an
storming through the market near his village of Gourion in southern
They shot dozens of men and chopped off the heads of others with their large swords. They were merciless. They were worse than death itself. In Bok’s memory,
me
made me
he
blood everywhere.”
meet Sage.
abeed,” a black slave.
asked
experience).”
after a few months, even though he had no intention of joining the group, Bok finally agreed to
hoping that one day someone would come to free him. Nobody came. As Bok's skin was much darker than that of his Arabic master, Abdullah called him “abeed, I
I
But,
late,
staring into the infinite darkness,
“One day
he says. “I told them
it,”
wasn’t willing to talk to them about
sleep
In total, approximately
27 mil-
lion people, a
number almost com-
parable
the
Canada,
to
live in
population
of
And
the
bondage.
number is on the rise. "The world needs abolitionists more than ever before,” says Jeffrey Hipp, communications officer for
American Anti-Slavery Group. “Over the past couple of years, we’ve built up an online activist community. We’ve recently used it the
to mobilize
campaigns
thousands for action for targeting
slavery
in
Sudan, the U.S. and Mauritania.” Through various campaigns, the
American Anti-Slavery Group says it has helped to free more than 80,000 slaves worldwide since its founding
in 1994.
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15,
2004
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15,
The cure By JENNIFER
in
a
double vodka and soda on a regular basis may be an indication you have a serious mental illness. college
students
\\Hio are suffering from depression are turning to drugs and alco-
ongoing adult depression
in
the mental illness, said Weiler.
"Overall, the issue
really peo-
is
ple attempt to help themselves,
which compounds
problem of
the
depression with drugs and alcohol."
However, many of these people
they are drinking or using drugs
are oblivious to the fact they have
problem.
they
Instead,
to deal
with their depression?
Some
think
people don't realize they
they are just taking part in the
have
partying lifestyle often associated
Instead,
with going away to college.
drinking and drug use
The problem often starts with people feeling depressed who, instead of seeking professional help to deal with their problems, turn to alcohol, according to Trish Weiler, Conestoga College's on-
youth behaviour.
campus
"This can turn into a vicious
may
lead to a long-term
cyclical
their
typical of
stu-
may be
mental health illnesses. "I
think as to
w ork
a
community we
together to eliminate
the stigmas attached to mental
ill-
nesses so people can get the help
nature
Students should
of using
some
a
for
short
becomes
time.
feel
Then
of their life, according to the alcohol and depression website, www.rcpsych.ac.uk. part
as a community
think
we need
to
work together
to eliminate the
stigmas
attached to mental illness
...”
Trish Weiler,
know
fact,
may be
heredity
blame
In in
these
people's
addictions
of the coping mechanisms they chose to take. Drugs and alcohol are not the only
resulted because
"Alcohol is like other drugs acton the brain, such as tranquil-
between depression and smoking cigarettes, according to researchers
get the desired effect. In conse-
often
quence, the drinker finds that he or she can take larger quantities
approach involving a combination of
but feel very
medication, according to Weiler.
Once
little
benefit."
drinkers build up their tol-
erance to a high level, their habit turns into a dependency.
With drug abuse, the consequences can also be severe. There is research that indicates the use of even a small amount of
you know someone
COUNSELLOR'S CORNER Stress and Stress Management Part 2: Coping with Stress In part
we
all
we discussed that
1,
face
changes
in
in
our everyday
stress
lives,
is
the continual change that
and that we respond to these
different ways physically, emotionally and mentally.
not to eliminate stress but to learn how to manage it, even use it to help us. Raise your awareness of your stressors and your reactions to them. Don't ignore your problems.
A
at the University
it
If
may succumb
to.
produces tolerance so we need a larger and larger dose to izers;
drugs.
addictive substances people suffer-
Studies have found a correlation
mg
Many students suffering from depression are turning to alcohol and who this is happening to, encourage them to seek help.
cases.
ing from depression
Conestoga on-campus nurse
to
of.
Research indicates males who have a history of depression on their paternal side may have a genetic tendency towards the illness, according to Weiler. In other cases, many people who suffer from depression, combined with alcohol and drug abuse, have had some sort of trauma in their past;
(Photo by Jennifer Ormston)
depression
nothing to be ashamed
quences because people only
“I
is
the stigmas often associated with
is
better
Weiler.
said
rationalize
Another factor preventing
alcohol and drugs to relieve depression has devastating conse-
drinking
they
they need," she said.
addiction."
The
problem,
a
dents from seeking help
need
nurse.
cycle and
bottle
predisposed with
is
So why aren't more students coming forward and admitting
ter.
a
someone w ho
feel bet-
make themselves
hol to
come from a
specific hard-core drugs can lead to
Increasingly,
depression doesn’t
for
ORMSTON
Drowning your sorrows
Feature
2004
of Alberta.
Depression can be treated, but it
is
The college
offers professional
help for students
who
think they
suffering from depression.
They can
either
services
office,
go
of a course decide what you can increase your chance of success next time
If you failed the
requires a multidisciplinary
a counsellor, doctor and sometimes
may be
goal
do to
What
first test
,
can you change? Can you avoid or eliminate the
stressors?
Are you working
too
many hours? Is
this interfering with
to the health
or to
Student
Services to meet with a counsellor.
your educational goals? Can you reduce the intensity of your reaction to stress? Are you making a difficult situation a disaster? The presentation is only 5 minutes in length and worth
5%
of your grade. Can you take better care of yourself building your physical and emotional well-being? Exercise, sleep, nutritional eating and ,
watching what you smoke and drink
all
add to your physical
health.
Cut one cup of coffee from your morning
routine.
Having mutually-supportive friendships, setting realistic rather
than perfectionistic goals and being good to yourself
all
contribute to managing stress.
For further assistance, talk to a counsellor
A Message from Student Services (Internet photo)
in
Student Services.
Entertainment
VHS By JASON The
VHS
trusty
become
itself
tape
an
seeing
is
increasingly
item on video and
extinct
retail
store shelves. It
was not too long ago when
VHS
repeating
is
with the current popularity of
itself
DVDs. As
the prices of
have
ers
the
format had replaced the aging
beta design, but history
DVD
play-
dropped
significantly
they were first introduced, more and more consumers have decided to embrace the technology, rather than purchase a new VCR. since
now
Stores are
DVD
with
filled
cheap as some tapes are, they do not have the same quality as the
VCRs
that are
for sale. Even franchises like Shoppers Drug Mart, Zehrs Markets and Home Hardware are still
DVD
reasonably priced
offering
"Once you watch DVDs it is very difficult to go back to VHS,” said Waddell. “The quality of the tapes is
"DVD
players are often free with
new TV.”
John Waddell of Toronto-based Video Flicks. "More people buy DVDs over VHS, said
except for children's movies.”
many
Video Flicks
is
currently ordering
number of DVDs compared to VHS. company will cease
into the store,
On April
1
,
the
VHS
to
shoppers and only
DVD, simply because tapes are rapidly decreasing in sales and are available to movies on
cheaper prices. “VHS sales had declined by 50 per cent over Christmas,” said retailers at
Waddell.
He
DVDs
with
special features and bonus
scenes, simply
put
more on
because they can
on a
a single disc than
tape.
Now
movie may have
a two-hour
hours of bonus footage and viewers have a choice of watching a 111m with or without commentary from the director or actors involved in the
production.
Both factors are
also said the holiday season
is
when people buy new
typically
"If treated
well,
hypothetically
last
VHS
degrades a
DVDs
should
a lifetime, but
every time
little
it
Beckett, manager of Waterloobased Generation-X Video and Media.
The demand
for tapes
is
dowm
in
and Beckett believes there is little interest from consumers in buying VHS anymore. “It was an out-of-date format even before it caught on,” he said. Beckett believes VHS never store
took off as
fully
DVDs
where
have.
a
item
sales
They
are also
cheaper to bring into his store to rent, unlike movies on video cassettes.
“Even though VHS rentals have plummeted, most of the studios have not adjusted their new release
VHS
pricing accordingly,”
many
players for their movies.
he said. “This means
But on the downside, smaller stores like Video Flicks are facing tough competition from retail giants such as Wal-Mart. Costco, Best Buy and Future Shop. “There is a lower profit margin on DVDs,” Waddell said. This past Boxing Day, Best Buy was offering the hit film Finding
will cost a non-chain store like us
Nemo
under $10.
Shoppers lined up before the store even opened to purchase the DVD and a number of other items that were for
reduced
At the same time, music giant
HMV was selling VHS
tapes for as
low as $4.99 trying to get
rid
of
(Etoto by Jason Noe)
titles
anywhere from $70 to $100. This is compared to a DVD, which costs $20 to $30 and usually rents
DVD
sales are increasing while
their entire
catalogue of
VHS
DVD
Beckett said. “Because
lectors are so fussy about quality,
Studios are now re-releasing movies on DVD that could only previously be found on VHS formats and Beckett believes this is
the
why they are becoming popular among consumers.
point,
so
the
studios
opening up
their vaults
ing
that
stuff
unavailable on
has
VHS,
are
and releasbeen
long
if it
studios
in
forced to strike
many cases new prints and
col-
are take
ever was,”
continue their entire VHS catalogue.
But how popular
So from a
film preservation view-
a godsend.”
it’s
ting in
VHS
how long customer’s demand
depends on the
and how long studios keep producing them. Beckett said many major studios have started to quietly dis-
DVDs be in
to evolve?
Beckett estimates high-definition television will felt
tapes, but for
will
the future, as technology continues
care of the original film elements.
Beckett’s store will continue get-
“Because the format has taken off
Some studios are even discontinuing movies on DVD that could previously only be
sales continue to decline.
films but re-releasing
VHS.”
also
VHS
found on VHS.
five or six times better than the
with collectors,
in price.
(Photo by Jason Sloe)
and even when you are not watching it,” said Christopher
you watch
his
three times the
offer
poorer.”
also loading films on
Also, for those not yet ready to
do away with their tapes, electronic companies have even combined VHS and DVD players into one compact design.
renting
much
Hollywood studios can produce DVDs at a faster pace, compared to VHS tapes, which are duplicated in a recording farm. The studios are
attracting people to the format.
players.
a
DVD.
surging
players, leaving only a few spaces for the remaining
overstocked movies. But as
their *%
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15,
slowly being filtered out
is
NOE
SPOKE, March
make
its
presence
on the market and a new format
will arrive to take full advantage
of
that.
“High-definition
DVD
most
like-
ly,” he said. “The current DVD technology won’t look as bad then
VHS
as
does now, but the
differ-
ence will be pronounced.”
The
of replacing an system may also take place again, although it will be interesting to see if consumers will be so quick to embrace it as they have with entire cycle
entire entertainment
today’s
DVDs.
“My
advice
while
it’s
enjoy
to
is
accumulating
to think t\vice about
a collection that
DVD
you may want
here, but
fills
a
room of
your house,” said Beckett.
King not the ruler of this Kingdom By HALLEY MCPOLIN
(already bristling with originality)
now
bedpan full of supernatural problems for staff and
to
that is creating
Danish film-maker Lars Von Trier (Dancer in the Dark, The In 1994,
patients.
a
Somehow
the
doctors
use his newly acquired powers communicate with the restless spirits and, with the help of some
other offbeat characters, attempt to
that
have managed to dismiss any sug-
rid
combined elements of his past work and director David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. The result was a black
gestions of paranormal activity up
jngrained malevolence.
now, when the signs become more and more apparent. Peter Rickman (Jack Coleman) is
Bemie’s) plays the overly-eccentric
Idiots)
created
a
comedy/B-quality Riget
...
the
as,
horror
called
more commonThe Kingdom. Now
or, as
known
ly
miniseries
it
is
American king of horror
is
tak-
until
an unfortunate
down an otherwise road.
King’s Kingdom which premiered March 3 on ABC, is a remake of the unfinished Danish series. The haunted
coma
Stephen
Kingdom Hospital built
over an
is
ancient
apparently gravesite
who
falls vic-
tim to a hit-and-run while jogging
ing his best stab at the series.
Hospital,
artist
vacant back
Before he descends into a he sees visions of a ghostly
little girl
accompanied by a talking
anteater, later leading to a state of
enhanced consciousness ... or what like to call SPAS: Sudden Psychic Ability Syndrome. Rickman must I
the
hospital
of
its
deeply
Andrew McCarthy (Weekend
at
Hook (believe it or not, that name is pulled from the original series) who sits stereotypically on Dr.
between genius and nutBruce Davison (X-men, Runaway Jury) is the main antagonist in the series, while Ed Begley (Six Feet Under, Batman Jr.
lously overdone
never know).
The two-hour
premier began like an episode of Outer Limits, cheesy narration and all, then quickly tumbled downhill. It was interesting to see the mutual influences of Trier and King - for example, as the injured Rickman lay helpless on the side of the road
we
series
hear him talking in his head,
followed by some animals doing
same - but
just isn't enough.
the border
the
bar.
Like many of King’s movies, the music seems out of place on sever-
Forever)
is
the harmless, image-
obsessed Dr. Jesse James (where they
came up with
that one.
I’ll
al
it
occasions, which can completely
an atmosphere of tension something much sillier than
distort
into
intended. Also, the
ing the
little
ghost
makeup adornwas ridicu-
girl
intentional,
this
...
once
but
“creepy” gives
way
to
could be again;*-
“dopey”
rather quickly as a result.
On
a side note, one major aspect
of the original series has been seemingly
left out:
the giant baby.
Although this was nothing more than an experiment in strange for Trier, it did add something eerie that will be lost in Kingdom
One has to wonder how' King will be able to carry this series, which was left unfinished in Denmark due to a failed second season and a couple actors’ deaths. It seems only a matter of time Hospital. far
before the to rest.
Kingdom
is finally laid
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15,
m
Entertainment
2004
brings history to
Horoscope **I9|
life
Week of March 14 -20
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By JASON MIDDLETON
Releasing the book
Hendley ’s best experiences
A
former Conestoga journalism student has an amazing story to
writer.
tell.
because
Although 37-year-old Nate Hendley did not graduate from
published for a long time.”
accomplished
November
Alonzo
to get a
20
published
articles
worked
Post,
for
to be released this spring.
more
series of daring
With copies
most famous bank robber in Canadian history, was responsible for a three-year crime spree
Stories in print. Altitude assis-
that
caught the public’s imagina-
tion
and made him an instant
Canadian short novels. Most of them have had to be reprinted because the first set sold out. Another 80 books are in the works. Subjects range from
singing
Altitude Publishing, an Alberta
created a series of
A
books about historic Canadian
former Conestoga College student
book Edwin Alonzo Boyd: The Life and Crimes documen- Canada’s Master Bank Robber.
CBC
After seeing a
recently published the
Stories,
on the famous bank robber Hendley thought it would be an “I
had
of been aware of
soil
he was and
it
tell.
just occurred to
who
me this
400,000
than
the
1
Amazing
5
of
praises
the
is
the
home
by and
thing. It’s time to
make
and the only way
to
0
go
Wfifi
it’s
who
find a lot
up.
bly just a misunderstanding.
C
For the second year
a
in
Toronto
row
Canadians can enjoy the taste of Guinness beer on St. Patrick’s Day
member
as a
awarded
on
to party
Hey
leader
are looking
But
-
take charge! Others
up
not a
that's
you
since
you this week. problem for you,
to
love
the
limelight!
You're revving your engines and are rarin' to go. Ready, set
...
Taurus April 20
make
drive to
Watch out
for
on
-
May
Association. In
Strategic Objectives
won
Day
a
World
Golden
Award
for
mar-
keting an existing
a
and
product
currently
is
October 2003,
another award for
on the party’s website, www.guinnessvote.ca, asking members to vote on the issue. At last check 104,638 were in favour of the holiday and 3,758 were against it. The numbers are rising
Only 33 companies in the entire world were honoured
daily.
last year.
a
poll
may sound
All of this
like a bit
pub-
creativity in lic relations.
of
It's
not only inter-
the luck of the
By LESLEY
LEACHMAN
apparel,
speak of
lucky leprechauns, kiss the blarney stone and raise your pint of green
beer
in
honour of
On March
17,
St. Patrick’s
who came
to Ireland in
Originally from St.
16.
life
St. Patrick,
432 AD.
Roman
was captured by
raiders
age of
For six years he worked
harsh conditions as a shepherd the Irish countryside.
ordeal he turned to
God
In his early 20s, he
escape
his
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bonds and
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form on the website
a member.
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to
all
across Canada.
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word of God. Legend says
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SPOKE, March, 15 2004
— Page 19
Gonchar versus Leetch Toronto than Gonchar. Gonchar wasn’t what the Leafs needed, whereas Leetch fits the mould
Brian Leetch
Opinion
He
weapon of choice
Sergei Gonehar, the heavily
is
shopped, high-priced defenceman
of
formally
Washington
the
much
After
speculation,
The Leafs were
in
6
Boston’s
boost
will
the 14th-
ranked powerplay and add another
ship
legitimate scoring threat in Boston.
McCabe
On
Gonchar would
the Leafs,
have been a
the aging 36-year-old leaves the
on an already Leetch is a seasoned veteran and is the full package. He has the knowledge, skill and experience that will benefit the Leafs and their defensive core. But Leetch won’t do for the Leafs what Gonchar will for Boston. Boston needs Gonchar. His offensive prowess and powerplay eapability gives Boston another dimension. Boston may not go far in the playoffs, but Gonchar will benefit Boston more than Leetch will Toronto. Leetch brings to the table what
Big Apple, shaken and
the
Gonchar, but couldn’t close a deal
and he was shipped
to
Boston.
Almost immediately, the Leafs replied by snagging New York Ranger defenceman Brian Leetch. Leaf fans are rejoicing, while Ranger fans are so astonished they are walking around with paper bags over their heads and cursing GM Glen Sather. Leetch has never played for another team in his NHL career. For 17 years, Madison Square Garden has been his home rink, And now his shrine if you will. disillu-
knowledge,
ship,
Gonehar is currently at the tail end of a $3.65- million contract. Up for arbitration this summer and being only 30 years old. there is potential for Boston to become Gonchar’s permanent home. He was a first round draft pick
They took
(14th overall) by the Capitals in 1994. Minus his first season, in
last
Two
the deadline.
went down with
in to take
pro wrestling’s version of the
World
Series, Stanley
NBA
Cup
Championship
Superbowl all in one. And for one hell of a night.
it
work
work
Toronto.
thrive
Many
last
year,
as a Ranger.
(Internet photo)
XX
a
but for
religion, an obsession
like a
and a way of
fans call
what
the
is,
it
the
in
it
magic.
And
if
then magic
was
when
the
air
grand-daddy of them all.” However, this year’s show wasn’t just an ordinary WrestleMania. It
was
the
20th anniversary of the
event that has
become synonymous
The
wrestling
amazing years of memories. WrestleMania XX celebrated success
World
of
Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho,
the likes of Chris Benoit, Ric
The
Undertaker,
Shawn
Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, The Rock, Steve Austin and Brock Lesnar stood at the forefront of the promotion, WrestleMania XX was not just about them or the
circle.
fans celebrating with them.
Growing up, most people - especially young men - find themselves
about everyone before them.
It
was
who had come
fifth
and sixth
play nearly 30 minutes
Quinn
have to rely on the likes of
Drake Berehousky and Brian Marchment, who seems to
Karel
McMahon
it
Sr.
(Vince
all
died just within
hype
that
is
known
with the at
near
stickhandling abilities of Belfour and the Leafs can turn up the ice
But perhaps most appealing about at
which the
reports,
Washington Capitals,
the
Gonchar’s peddlers, wanted a player off the current roster, a prospect and
Nik Antropov and Carlo
pick.
Colaiaeovo were rumoured to be heading south, along with a first
round pick.
The Leafs did give up their firstround pick, which will be a late pick
weak
in a
They did
draft year.
anyone from their current roster and were able to hang on to Colaiaeovo. Toronto only lost two not lose
mid-level
prospects
in
Maxim
Kondratiev and Jarko Immonen to acquire one of the best ever. The Leafs know that it is now or never, so the future does not matter. Leetch is a win now player the
same as Ray Bourque was when Colorado picked him up. They went on to win a Cup in 2000. Gonchar does bring offence, and a lot of it, to the table. But he is also more likely to pinch and get caught, giving up an odd-man rush against.
And
the asking price w'as just
too high.
Wrestling
years,
you don’t have
father,
Hulk
why. Vince been on
it.
to
for
trial
himself has
for allegedly supply-
who
don’t believe, no good enough. But those who do believe, no expla-
For those
nation It’s
is
is
needed.
truly a one-of-a-kind indus-
And
who do
ing his employees with steroids,
try.
many
they look forward to the next 20
children have been hurt try-
mock
the promotion (which
merly known as the
and appreciate everyone who has had a hand in making the industry successful. It was also a night to
it all and aware of how hard every pro wrestler works simply to entertain them. And at WrestleMania, the fans too, were there to pay tribute to their heroes and friends. Wrestling is a funny business. It’s very personal and fans interact with the athletes constantly. With that in mind, most fans are supportive and emotional about the sport. But lots
are
explanation
McMahon
fans, all of that
They see through
wonder
seen nothin’ yet!” night to celebrate
But for wrestling is fine.
the “sport” through the
Hogan, Roddy Piper, Paul Omdorff and Randy Savage to Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon and Diesel to today’s crop of superstars. WrestleMania XX was a way to say “thank you” and “you ain’t
March 14 was a
is
and he can use his stick to break up passes. Add that to the
of people despise everything about
many low blows
aimed
WWE),
as pro-
fessional wrestling.
the
Jr.’s
also a smart defensive-
perfect
Pilar,
into the
And
men and have made the busi r is today. From Vince
and becoming subdued by interesting storylines and one-
As
and
industry
wrestling fans alike celebrated 20
Flair,
it.
Toronto’s
all
ability
On the other hand, many people around the world simply don’t buy
“the
screens, biting their nails, scream-
squared
and his
will hide the lack
the last couple of years.
greatest superstars took to
stage in what they call
in
more who have
former owner of the
WWE
Leaf powerthrough the
Smith, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, Crash Holly, Road Warrior Hawk, Hercules Hernandez and many
life.
that’s
is
historic night
stage,
before or after
middle of the
New
remember those in the business whose lives have been lost. Men like Owen Hart, Stu Hart, The Bulldog “Davey Boy” British
from Victoria, B.C. to Sydney, Australia sat around their television
the
New York,
in
up minutes
will not
ness what
memories emerged to find themselves on the biggest stage of all in
game
Klee can
women who
20 years of
help
a night, and head coach Pat
Entertainment and the
athletes,
only
will
of depth
Vince McMahon’s brainchild had made it through some very troubled times and succeeded like no empire
of-a-kind
rating, playing for a horrible
to eat
with the word “wrestling.”
ing out loud
bag
Leetch played close to 30 minutes
Brian Leetch, the veteran.
grow out of the others, it becomes
WWE’s
As millions of dedicated fans
Leetch’s
points and a minus four
playoffs.
won’t
it
fans
and makes
the world.
comes 39
leadership and
in
to the already talented
year.
Cup
Stanley
definitely
popular brand of entertainment in
packed
trophies
He is a smooth-skating defender who can make the first pass out of the zone with ease. And the addition
It
Leetch
zone player. His positioning
a
games with Toronto.
Gonchar will and become a staple in
this
Finals,
WrestleMania XX was live from the planet’s most popular wrestling arena, Madison Square Garden in New York and whether you love it or hate it, the fact is, it’s the most
Brian
like
defenceman. The top four guys, Leetch, McCabe. Kaberle and Ken
Some
tainment.
table
York Ranger team. Leetch has four and is minus two in two
in the drama, violence and hype of professional wrestling.
and most special
the
to
Nor does Gonchar. Along with all the
play
a
Leafs got him. According to most
points
caught up
night in the history of sports-enter-
It’s
team the most?
games and being
Leetch was the price tag
rat-
Leetch.
respective
ing the last four
healthy scratch Feb. 16 and 17.
decent 28 points and a plus 13
Trophy
benefits their
have fallen out of favour after miss-
quickly.
shark doesn’t work
in
Opinion
defencemen scoring with 44 points and is plus 12. Tomas Kaberle has a
a
WrestleMania around the world tuned
in
pay off. old age homes and signing players who have already jumped the third has yet to
Boston. Leetch will retire a Leaf, with the memory of winning the
part in the biggest
deadline deal
and the Raiding
games. But who will benefit their team the most? Well, better Leetch in
of people
second
But these guys don't bring a Cup and Conn Smythe
of the three
injuries
Bryan
blue-line.
having one heck of a
is
Stanley
year pick-
didn’t
14, millions
Which trade
up veterans Doug Gilmour, Housley and Owen Nolan at
ing Phil
on the
is
ing.
leader-
which he only played 31 games, Gonchar has been far from disappointing with 418 points in 656
By JASON SMITH
Sergei Gonchar, the sniper.
experience.
road
this
(Internet photo)
line.
Leafs already have,
this veteran leader-
year, as he sits tied for
liability
suspicious blue
sioned.
On March
But none of
bringing
is
Belfour,
mention skilled veterans up front like Captain Mats Sundin and Alexander Mogilny.
Although, Gonchar, the leading
NHL,
Ed
have won Cups before, as well Conn Smythe Trophies. Not to
bean town. the running for
foot 2 native of Russia his scoring touch to
the
experience. Players like
as
in
Doyle
Joe Nieuwendyk and Gary Roberts
who
monger
James
are built
on veteran players with Stanley Cup
Sneaking up on plays and shrug-
point
the right
The Toronto Maple Leafs
ging off defensive duty mirrors his shockingly low plus/minus.
defensive
Capitals.
for
fit.
the powerplay.
is
Gonchar was not
Sergei
which makes one wonder why the Leafs were after Gonchar to begin with. Gonchar isn’t a defensive defenceman per se; his nicely,
Horton
man
the right
is
the job in Toronto.
for those
believe,
on televihad to undergo a name change because the World Wildlife Foundation didn’t want to
years and reminisce on the magic
be thought of in the same breath as
agree with the statement of “Stone
ing to
sion, the
their idols
WWE
was
also for-
WWF)
and McMahon also went on record by telling the world that professional wrestling was indeed scripted and
was “not
real.”
that is
known
as
World Wrestling
Entertainment.
As avid
followers,
most fans
Cold” Steve Austin when asked
“why
wrestling?”
“Simply put, it’s like a drug. Do it once and you’re hooked. You’re a junkie.”
Amen.
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15,
2004
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