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New student
life
Smoke
co-ordinator Conestoga’s Leanne to enrich student
experience
life
and
Journalism professor saves the day by unplugging smoking computer.
Spoke
Holland-Brown plans
opportunities.
A
newsroom
learning
for
detector
Dissecting student fees Each student at Boon campus pays about $800 in fees. Where does the money go?
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Mdnday, September
1
9,
2005
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
Pond Party gets extreme makeover By DENISE MULLER
ond-year and returning students,” she said.
The weather cleared up time for students to
changes made for
test
She also said none of the events were changed because of costs.
just in
out the
this year’s
Pond
Usually with
students
inflatable
were greeted games, sumo
year
Pond
the
Party
vendors from the Kitchener-Waterloo area that pay to be a part of the event. This year, vendors like Bel-Air
replaced with a three-legged race, a water balloon toss, balloon shave and dunk tank.
Best
do is make interactive and a litsocial,” said Judy
Dusick.
Dusick said CSJ found
that
over
the years the party wasn't really getting the students together as
well as “It’s
CSI might have liked. a place for new students
meet each other and
Direct, Aztec Computers, Rogers, to
Buy and 91 .5 The Beat helped minimize the cost for CSI, which
rented the
to
dunk tank and provided
the food for free at the event.
hamburgers and were also offered a vegetarian alternative.
CSI president, Justin The Beat DJ, the
said
Falconer,
vegetarian
lunch alternative and the increased
use of the beer area were the biggest improvements to the event this year. "It's a nice opportunity for students to go outside,” Falcpner said.
Callaghan, a second-year nursing student said she met some
“We don’t get to go outside much during the school year. It’s like we're hibernating.”
people at the Pond Party and likes the event.
more outside events
Liz
last
year
“There’s less events this year, but
awesome and you can hammered before you go to
the music
meet sec-
to
after
Conestoga College students con-
attracts various
trying to
dunk tank)
sumed roughly 2,400 hotdogs and
However, Conestoga Students Inc.’s general manager said those games were dropped this year and
“What we’re it a little more tle bit more
balls (for the
a balance between what will
Every
wrestling and gladiator jousting.
some
she finished eating.
provide a service to the students and what is a reasonable expense.”
“It’s
Party.
Callaghan said she hasn’t tried any of the events, but might throw
get
is
Falconer said he’d like to see students during the like a
for
Conestoga
warm
weather,
horseshoe tournament.
See Pages 10 and 11 for
class,” she said.
additional story and photos.
Second-year nursing student,
Minister visits Conestoga Education has to
rest
on a foun-
training, colleges
minister of
By ERIC
and universities, a visit to
O.T.’s
outside
College students.
Conestoga students.
invested
$4.7
million
here,”
into
May,
8
the
in
classroom
for
(Photo by Melissa Hancock,
new
amphitheatre-style
The
in the
A-wing
says the new $330,000 amphitheatre in Conestoga College’s A-wing is essential for better learning. College
at the col-
lege.
About $330,000 went
into con-
verting the regular classroom into an amphitheatre and Bentley said it
be a great benefit for students. “Students will be able to see bet-
will
hear better and interact better,” he said. “Eye contact is important.”
MPP
along with Kitchener John Milloy and the college’s
president, John Tibbits, toured various parts of the college following
minister of training, colleges
a great
is
way
to kick off the year.”
Tibbits said the
main focus of
all
the projects has been to deal with the college’s infrastructure.
“There’s always the temptation to take the money and put it into the cafeteria,” he said, “but
keeping the like main-
is
not they're working in a safe, clean
and effective
to
Bentley said.
Milloy said the focus always has on students and whether or
to be
“It’s
facility.
physically the foundation of
learning,” Milloy said. “I think this
tear
the
building,
but Tibbits said
they won’t be using
up
in
one
year.
all
the
only available
some
in
money
years.
The
$4.7 million for Conestoga was a special one-time investment.
The government
Tibbits said there
and
under its annual facilities -renewal program. Additional funding is
also
made
addi-
investments into local uniThe University of Waterloo received $9.5 million and
institute,”
Wilfrid
Laurier
when
trying
an important part of student
and health,” he
fitness is
new
on
“This
centre has added
some
great
after-school programs such Tribal
and muscle
Fit
strengthening classes,
new
equipment and making upgrades
continually
is
fitness
to benefit stu-
dents.
“We’ll continue upgrading and improving the centre,” Osborne said. “After all. a healthy student is
a better student.” O.T.’s sports bar
that the bar
is
said.
a recreation centre.”
The
he said.
in the rec centre and not in main building may also negatively influence the amount of stu-
dent business
“But
can’t sort of be a one-time
though,” Tibbits
is
open from
1
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then reopens
from 4
to
1 1
The
p.m.
recreation
centre is open from 7 a.m. to p.m., Monday to Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. For more information on fitness programs, intramurals and book-
said.
you
at the bar.
1
can
imagine
how
campus bar, Condors' Roost, was without
underutilized the old
"I
the
keep making
the
j
they'll
these investments.”
He
believes that an active social
1
to
University.
thing
a fine line
Osborne also said the
would hope
for the college.
promote an on-campus bar and
being
“It
money-
safety concerns in an educational
versities.
went
Conestoga of marketing
director
“We walk
tional
$3.2
He
as judo,
Osborne,
and the college rec centre, said the
to
including the
“In the end, our main focus
sports bar isn’t a huge
maker
hockey
host special events
said.
life.
“There’s
to
licensed patio outside.” Osborne
bar atmosphere to
College’s
recreational
facilities
our
from
addition
that use
students.
Every year the government invests $40 million into the maintenance at postsecondary institutions
get
business in
we
life is
Paul
is a lot of wear on the building with the number of people who use the college every day and, like a car. if you don’t change the oil and fix the engine it will eventually break down. There are about 20 more improvements that need to be made
about,”
universities, Chris Bentley
more of a attract more
receives parties
leagues and
believes O.T.’s needs
thing.”
taining the engine of a car.”
talk
Runyan
better during classes.
building up-to-date
you don't usually
student Kate
“We
been
President John Tibbits (centre) and Kitchener MPP John Milloy both agree the new classroom will help students see and hear
More pumps
water for the roof have been installed and heating and cooling systems have been improved. "‘It’s the bricks and mortar stuff
I’ve
nobody here,” said Kitchen. “Get some bar food, some chicken wings, comfy couches, good music or some-
Bentley’s speech.
energy-efficient
and
(left),
ter,
Bentley,
time
third-year business
over an afternoon drink. Third-year business management classmate, Geoff Kitchen,
overdue maintenance and to purchase and update equipment and classrooms. Bentley made his speech on Sept. in
first
management
Conestoga, as part of the budget
announced
the
said
the fitness
now.”
is
is
"It's
government
provincial
was tucked away where
not a social hot spot for Conestoga
ing success.
The
MURPHY
Conestoga’s sports bar, O.T.’s,
Conestoga College that building maintenance is a key step to ensur-
~]
bar
money-maker centre
know during
students
let
the
Party.
not a big
dation, literally.
Chris Bentley,
(Photo by Denise Muller) Callaghan, enjoys a free hotdog
O.T.’s sports
HANCOCK
By MELISSA
Pond
at this year’s
Liz
said sustained funding
help to ensure the always at its best.
would
building
is
E-wing,”
Osborne. “Students would have to walk from the D-wing and even fewer people knew about it because it said
ings call the recreation centre at
748-35
2, the hotline at 748-3565 check their website at www.conestogac.on.ca
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1
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or
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Page 2
— SPOKE, September
19,
News
2005
Now deep thoughts ...with Random
Parking
Conestoga College
questions answered by
as 600 on waiting
random students
What is the one thing you need from home to survive in college?
By
STEPH BAULK
ly
new start to the school year, many students found the college had a new way to buy parking
Hung
a
permits, and they didn’t even have
“Good food from my
kitchen.”
Le, 20, first-year
to leave
com-
puter programming/analyst
home.
Students interested a
in
purchasing
parking permit for the 2005
permits online for the
time via
first
Conestoga College's website. John Tribe, security representaConestoga, said the online
tive at
parking application went well considering
was
it
“We found
Amanda
in the
this year, but
Smith, 20, third-
we
He
was
said the system
set
applicants had to provide their credit
card
number which was then
manually processed at the college. This is where they had the problem. “When you applied for your perI
can
some games.” Timothy McVeigh, 20, first-year mechanical engineering
play
would
you your application had been accepted and you were to get an e-mail confirmHowever, ing you got a permit. there were some problems with mit online
“My computer so
it
tell
“My that
I
DVD
player so
can watch Family Guy
so you’ll be able to
how we determine how many more spaces we can
gets
rationally sell,” he said.
ling
so that’s
comwhen
were permits and orientation
in class.”
held for registration
Mike Routhier, 22, secondyear general business
day and the ones allotted to be sold online were sold out within four said
purchasing
permits
licence.”
Tribe said people parking where they aren’t supposed to
throughout the year. Forged parking passes are a big problem as well. a major problem for us every
“It’s
year because of the waiting
has
“People can’t buy
make copies of them.”
to
He
in
said if they
do
find forged
parking permits it would most likely be dealt with through the code of conduct. “It’s
a criminal offence,” he said.
going to cost them a
“It’s
underground
fine, it’s
going to be on their student record
and
Continued improvements
and
permits so they devise these ways
been
of
list
people not being able to afford a pass,” he said.
parking
not the
is
only problem security encounters
operations.
it
body
to
TV camera
doesn’t bode well for any-
at the college.”
Tribe said because forgery
is
a
systems, additional cameras
criminal offence security could call
and emergency phones to increase safety, and upgrading and replacing equipment
the police and have
also
are
included
the
in
With the number of people it is
hard to say just
how
“Generally what we try to do though is re-educate people on what they're doing wrong," he said. Tribe said if you are waiting for a
still
permit
long
pinking passes are
daily
available in Lot
there are spots available security
a day, or
be contacting those people by
ly
and Lot
for $18.
weekly passes
were not handing the first week of school,
said they
1
1
1
for
$5
you can purchase a weekpass on Mondays or Fridays in
Room 2B06
telephone or by e-mail. out tickets
dealt with
ileges.
the wait will be, but as soon as
will
it
under the Criminal Code, have the car towed or suspend parking priv-
costs.
He
weeks.
get
won’t be able to register your car or
renew your
.
for
something for
them to ignore,” “If you do ignore it, said Tribe. your fine can increase, plus you
Parking fees are set by College Council. The increase this year was 14.6 per cent. Parking at Conestoga College is a secondary activity and therefore, students are required to pay the costs without the use of funding educational intended for rate
who
people
said
He
it is a means of controlwhere people park. “They are City of Kitchener tick-
MORE Conestoga’s
absolutely no revenue from
ets so they are not
tion at the college.”
there
be ticketing now.”
them, but
WHY IT COSTS
The
week we and we
slips
City of Kitchener, so the college
“I think it’s a realistic expectation,
first
Tribe said the tickets are from the
waiting for parking permits. Tribe
said
will
able to park.
your purchase totally you go online to buy it,” he said. “There’ll be no manual intervenTribe
he said. “After the
is
the closed circuit
plete
portable
a person
coming year
cart,
educate
to
handed out warning
if
services.
ping
tried
paying $275 for a parking spot, he or she should be but
Tribe said it took up to 10 days to process the applications, but in the
be totally auto-
we
couple of weeks
first
people on where they should park,"
inspection
will
without a permit.
parking spaces are not guaranteed to be there everyday,
or not,” he said.
it
lot
guards and they
Tribe said the parking application
“Then we got endless amounts of phone calls from basically everyone who applied wanting to know if their application was successful
matic like any other website where you can make purchases and you'll know instantly whether your application was successful or not. “Next year it will be like a shop-
year practical nursing
to park."
fixed to a five-year plan order to continuously pay for parking expenses and other costs. These costs consist ot lot including maintenance, resurfacing, repainting and
some of the e-mail systems, notably hotmail, so people weren’t receiving any confirmation,” said Tribe.
“Money from my parents.” Brenda G’Villagas, 19, first-
controlled the lots with numerous
will
up so
a
more people
for next
year,” said Tribe.
year broadcasting
in
with the facts and figures allowing
a few minor glitches
system
tickets
parked
marked “The
the first time using
make some improvements
coming weeks
the
in
list
will be issued to those
we come up
“That’s where
said.-
new system.
the
family.”
but
indicates
school year were able to buy the
my
you might gel another 60 or 80
spaces that are then saleable,” he
With
“Pictures of
demand
in
will
Daily and
be available
throughout the year.
online also provided students with
an equal opportunity to buy parking permits regardless of their geographic location.
“A sleeping bag as well as
my
“What you had before was kind of an
parking spot from home.”
Laura Brenda Tivera, 23, third-year civil engineering
unfair business,”
he
said.
"Anyone who
lived close by, or
the extra time
were
had
the first people
to gel a parking pass.”
For those students who missed on buying parking permits
out
online and are one of the approxi-
mately 600 people on the waiting list. Tribe said security will be get-
“A clone of myself so
do
all
my
school work
it
can
for
me.”
Chris Marion, 19, first-year
ting permits turned
car
applied project
and
faculty
management
back
in.
“People drop out, people start to carpool or mom and dad take the
away because they
can't afford
he said. Lot counts arc done on each lot every day, several times a day, it,”
because if there are 300 spaces we only sell 300 permits, said Tribe.
"When
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent /
the schedules
play not everyone
is
come
parking
same time everyday, so
at
into
the
theoretical-
(Photo by Steph Baulk)
Vesna pass
up for a parking approximately 600 stu-
Peiovici, 22, in police foundations, signs
at the security office.
dents on a waiting
list
for
She
is
one
a permit.
of
News
SPOKE, September
BORS
A new website has been launched
By
AMANDA KAHGEE
"We’re hoping
much
Conestoga College to inform students of news and events connected at
with student
Connex
Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre is offering rooms to non-students due to a
life.
inform students about events around the college such as CSI activities, athletic intramurals and teams, student will
decline
workshops and seminars.
The
can be accessed by
site
section of Conestoga's
then eliciting on the
home
Connex
the
have progress reports on
as well
as
A
life.
"student life” section includes
campus, volunteer opportunities and student focus groups. The section will also promote events and activities put on by CSI and at the recreation centre.
The
includes
also
site
an
"employees” section which is meant to connect employees of the school to student life and a "question/feedback” section to allow students to give their input.
The
will
site
Monday
coming week. “We really just wanted to have one place where students could go going on
in
the
check what’s happening around the college which directly affects to
student
life,”
Leanne
said
Smoke By
Holland-Brown, student ing force behind
co-
life
Connex.
She hopes that this will give students the chance to get excited about being
at the
school in addi-
tion to academics.
potential fire
their
feedback and to see,”
an award. I’d like to show that.”
tell us what they Holland-Brown said.
working closely with Holland-
Brown
for students to give their feedback.
dent development, to
get
ground, said
it
who
the
site
has been off the
has long been a
dream of hers for students to have one place where they can go to find out what’s going on around
in
was avoided on
one of the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) computers began to smoke just after 8 a.m. David Journalism professor
After looking
at the
computers,
IT said there was no way to detect the cause of the smoke but some sort of liquid was found in staff at
flames but there was a tremendous
amount of white smoke pouring
in the
in the library at
the time, said, “There weren’t any
LRC.
Catherine Wilkins, the director of
out the back of one of the comput-
we had
it’s
because
As he unplugged noticed
it
the
unit
he
wasn’t hot but had the
smell of solder. Smillie said the
empty
dent.
at the
Security
room was
virtu-
time of the inci-
was
arrived seconds after
students
spare cash? Full training,
a waiting
no experience necessary.
of about 240
list
Flex scheduling. Create
people,” he said. “Last year that
was
your
half.”
Kobylnik estimates
that
20 per
cent of students returned to resi-
dence
“A
this lot
year from
we
Full or part-time available. Call
Guelph 0944
rooms the resimake up the losing due to lack of
In renting out the
dence
money
is it
hoping is
&
start today.
office (519) 341 -
Cambridge 624-4460
to
students occupying the rooms.
simple yet modern.”
hours.
Weekends
last year.
of the non-students
own
Morn./After./Even./
have right now are long terms that are working in the area or arc in between homes,” he said.
said of the it
number of
Students Wanted
Book expensive? Money tight? Need groceries and
“Probably a couple of years ago
been pretty pos-
it’s
Van Der Zwet feedback. “They like
CLASSIFIED
but by
list,
applied, said Kobylnik.
she was was resolved
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member
your
of
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parliament I'm proud to welcome you to another school year at Conestoga. I'm also proud to tell you this year brings good news for colleges and universities, in
$6.2
particular a
billion provincial
office (5 1 9)
in post secondary the largest in 40 years.
and he unplugged called
thankful the situation
quickly. "It stopped and that
the
most important thing," she said. After the problem is fully investigated, the LRC will make any adjustments or changes necessary, “For
now we
just have to
Universities
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Tuition grants for 32,000 1st
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dents changed or dropped courses.
&
post-secondary
06
else.”
Patience required
in
Extending the tuition freeze for 2005-
keep
Lineups at the Student/Client Services Building were sometimes close to four hours long during the first week of school, as stu-
more
education between
our eyes and ears on everything
(Photo by Tim Gedke)
for Colleges
billion
Wilkins said.
the computer.
The unit, as well as two others, were removed and given to
is
$6.2
education
learning resources, said
ers.”
ally
"Apparently itive,”
beginning of the
LRC
two of the units they inspected. IT staff assured all precautions were being taken before the units, or any replacements, were put back
who was
a decline in the
who
activities.
The site was designed by computer programming student Brad Van Der Zwet, who said it is a great way
Carol Gregory, director of stu-
at the
Information Technology (IT) for
Sept. 8 after
Smillie,
don't typically rent
Half of the 26 rooms are currentand there are group bookings scheduled in the future.
end of the fall semester there were seven rooms available for rent due to students who had moved out. This year there's definitely been
and, this year, they
the college
were finally given the green light. “I’m hoping that students will always be able to go to Connex and know that the information is updated and correct,” she said. “It’s not just about events and
want
give
inspection.
A
we
the
I’m hoping to have student recognition. If a student wins
“It is pivotal that students
scare
MEGHAN KRELLER
director of student development,
ordinator and one half of the driv-
be updated every
so students can see what’s'
kind of getting the word
Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre isn't the only conference centre to offer rooms. It has been done in the past by several other residence and conference centres located in Windsor, Ottawa, Brampton and Seneca in Toronto.
year there was a waiting
and Leanne Holland-Brown, student life co-ordinator, have been working hard this school year to get Connex up and running. (left),
as
the first floor of the residence that
Last year
(Photo by Mike Bors)
Carol Gregory
postings of part-time jobs on the
them
manager John Kobylnik.
things like the
about student
fill
ly full
the year,” said the centre’s general
new student centre any new information
to
can," said Kobylnik.
dence this year. There are 26 rooms located on
extended period of time. “This is the first time we’ve had rooms to rent at the beginning of
page,
we
rooms.”
anyone wishing to spend the night or even for an
logo.
The "what's new” section of
"It’s just
students living in resi-
in
as
out because
are available to
clicking on the current students’
site will
— Page 3
Rez says welcome to hotel Conestoga
A new ‘Connexion By MIKE
2005
19,
Page 4
— SPOKE, September
19,
Commentary
2005
Hurricane victims are not alone has passed, however, this year our Another Sept. southern neighbours were forced to focus on more than the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. Less than two weeks before the anniversary. Hurricane 1
hammered America’s Gulf coast, crumbling
Katrina that
1
drowned
the city of
New
of Mississippi, as well. With three days’ notice,
jammed
levees
Orleans and crippling
much
highways became traffictheir homes to
Gulf coast residents fled from safe spots, away from the danger. as
Unfortunately, for in the U.S., there
many
citizens in the ninth poorest city
was no way
out.
While many filled their vehicles with precious belongings and evacuated “The Big Easy,’’ others filled grocery bags and sprinted for shelter in the Louisiana Superdome and braced themselves for the Category 5 hurricane. The aftermath was astounding. The results are tragic. Americans are once again forced to stomach a loss and rebuild.
While people around the world prayed for victims of the twin tower attacks and instantly donated Although there is no way of tsunami towards controlling a hurricane, there is relief last year, there hasn’t been the same absolutely no question that outpouring for the more could have been donq to victims of Katrina. reduce the loss of lives. The world’s superpower was bewildered that such a horrific event could take place on its soil. The world also seemed in a state of disbelief, with few countries initially
High gas prices force students to find a different mode of transportation.
Warning: Incoming race cars and yachts If
I
I
about gas prices,
would be
my money
In fact,
could use
I
way
all that
a bike for me.
can, too.
portation out of hurricane disaster areas, especially New Orleans, many people did not have transportation to the
gre $3,680 per hour
buses.
a concierge at your beck and call.
Others argue that more could have been done to help the Gulf coast after the hurricane. But, with President George W. Bush and the U.S. government still focusing on spending taxpayers’ money on the War on Terror, it didn’t appear
This service
to
The American people need our help. The Canadian government was quick
show compassion.
you
destination and
Renting a private
Personally,
I
like to get
is
jet
costs a
mea-
which includes
offered through
long as
is an Indy car. As Homer Watson Boulevard is
in less than 6.2 seconds.
done
never be late again.
landing on
a couple million but
the soccer fields. I'll
buy a new
electric
golf cart complete with
cup holder and bug At $17,500 I could buy two and have someone else carry my books for me. After class I
deflector.
could head back to
Doon
Golf Course and play the I’ve always
Valley
been a fan of hot
air
with their breathtaking
views looking down from hundreds of feet in the is
direct than
air.
All you have to do
leave four hours early, fork over
on
fuel
and arduous intersections. Parking
when you can
a snap
is
Out of
I’ll
all
of these options
of them sible
get to
all,
way
really matter?
in college if
think not.
your boat
to
find yourself stuck
you wouldn’t be you didn’t know how
land. But,
your head
to use
better
way. Tow,
exercise.
float
may
on dry
I
have
the yacht. With no posto
school you
I
most extravagant
yet to discuss the
consumption and cost
But hang gliding would be
land on any
roof top.
Race cars are you do
in
It’s
probably the most practical way to traverse over the dense roadways
wear an awesome fire retardant jumpsuit and so, does anything else
to find another
tow your boat
tow,
Sailing through the breeze hold-
behind your semi and take a couple
ing on to a gigantic thousand dollar
friends along for a dip in the pool
kite
links.
could be
getting to school
clear,
fierce
balloons
where I’m
muter’s option
Bombardier Skyjet. I’m sure our college president wouldn’t mind us
Hummer
backed up on
traffic
the field behind the cafeteria?
there in style.
going fast so maybe the best com-
leather seats,
sending almost 1 ,000 sailors and soldiers to the area and three warships loaded with humanitarian supplies. Canadian doctors, nurses and other specialists have also been sent, as have emergency response units. Now it is the turn of the Canadian people. We all must give whatever we can spare. It will make a world of difference for those who now have nothing. Give generously, by going to www.redcross.org. It’s the Canadian thing to do. to respond,
$350 and you’re
at
those
all
landing your personal helicopter
I’m taking alternative measures to
my
in
stalls.
you canter
the hair as
Highway 401. Or what could be more
riding the bus, walking or riding
Better yet.
we need
suckers
cash to
to get to school.
No
arrive at
mind
top speed. You’ll fly by
Although there is no way of controlling a hurricane, there is absolutely no question that more could have been done to reduce the loss of lives before Katrina hit. Although buses were provided for those who did not have trans-
be a priority. Instead of pointing fingers,
Girls,
worries
solved.
find a better
naturally ride your thorough-
bred horse straight from the
heard a complaint
offering help or aid.
to
would
had a dollar and change for
every time
would be the
stem side
best rush for peo-
ple seeking thrills.
A
few of you who might be old
in
the
to get around.
Simple, but
most expensive of
tastes,
your everyday
life,
travel
some of
which we dreamed were never pos-
fashioned might prefer a simpler
way
in transit.
There are many choices for
sible
in
until
...
we
collected our gas
complaint money.
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SPOKE, September
Home my The
heart
you’re a
That painting hangs on
room
friends and keep your parents updated on your academic success. As fun as your new life may be, we all need a bit of our home, our past life, to keep us grounded.
When
moved
I
from
here
Thunder Bay a few years ago, I didn’t feel homesick at all. I was excited to be away from northern Ontario and to be starting at a new school, doing something
even
don’t
Thunder Bay,”
Adam Black) A Mr. Sub truck driver warns students to watch out as he unloads boxes. The submarine shop might be one of the healthier fast food choices at Conestoga. (Photo by
Eating well can benefit
seemed smaller and
me
be found in oranges which are cheap in price
The beginning of college
many
time for
is
a
For many
firsts.
students right out of high school it’s
their first
from home and for themselves.
time living away first time fending
Many
how important
just
don’t
to
is
it
know eat
and they look for an
properly,
easy alternative like fast food. And it’s not hard to find with giants like McDonald's, Harvey’s, Pizza Pizza and others right next door to residence and within the school. It doesn’t leave healthy alternative for
much of a many stu-
“Everyone is in such close contact so the disease spreads quite quickly”
chances of catching a cold or flu, but it also slows down your body’s natural healing process.
OK
It’s
to
treat
yourself to a
burger and
fries
awhile,
remember many
but
my
1
I
6th birthday. depicts a
whim-
flu,
fast
“Everyone
is in
constantly
places can
eating
become
at
these
quite expen-
ly
returned to
ferent.
short period of time in the mid-
970s but residents soon demanded the colourful dots be repainted. In 1990 the pagoda underwent 1
and
instead of eating a chocolate bar try eating an orange. You don’t have
dishes that are high in protein,
which
them we hoped
The kind
folks
very
important for students, especially ones that live in residence, to take a of vitamin C.
“Colds and
flu
spread through
school so fast,” said Weiler.
many
in turn promotes weight But once again, making a
habit
out
cheque book. it’s
the
at
dots
the
paper
neighbourhood
I’ve
it.
It’s that
grown up
in
time.
of
and when I go home to I'm an adult. I'm proud of my accomplishments and my life here, and I feel excited when I can go three years
back
to Thunder Bay. Going home will never be
the
same, but I’m able to enjoy
my
hometown more than when was trapped there.
Curfew
•
The excitemenl
where you came from. Hopefully, home is where you’ll have a soft
Maclean's magazine, would be returned to its “original 1910 look.” As a five-year-old, I was crushed. Even a threat that Polkaroo would come to town and. repaint the dots didn’t change city council’s mind. Silly me, I thought that just might work!
place to
So, as
much
your new
little
fall
tough.
fun as you’re having
life,
always remember
when It
“real life” gets a
just takes a bit of
distance and a smidgen of maturi-
ty I
And I’m happy to say as much as have grown up, I still hope they'll
repaint those beautiful, bright dots on the pagoda someday.
Loneliness
some
are living
away from home
for
the
first
There’s no one to report to about what you are doing and when. is
also no
new freedom and
one
to
ask,
"I
“How was your day?” “What
lime
love you."
opportunity
may be tempered by homesickness you’ll
get to
know some
of your
The
of eating there
quite
to familiarize yourself with
happenings on campus.
a
strain
on
will
environment and your
to
counsellor
in
Student Services
lo talk
about adjusting to your
do some problem solving about getting involved
new community.
the
is to cook you cook in you can make more than one
better alternative
for yourself. bulk,
you’ll get involved in
and clubs and events through the student
government. Read Spoke, your school newspaper,
You can meet with a
And,
if
meal for yourself so you’ll have something fast to eat in the future. Your health, weight and wallet will thank you.
k Message Visit
I
polka dot pagoda, which had once been featured on the cover of
have dinner?" and to say
of
felt
in
what’s a curfew? There like lo
I
assured us the dots would stay, but an article explaining the
you ate here from ou! of town;
What a change!
dif-
the last
later ran
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER;
Many
isn’t
I’m
visit
are watch-
loss.
your immune system.
Conestoga College, says
who
ing their carbs, they have
become
at
grandmother
my
much more.
Plus, for those
on your dresser and they contain Vitamin C which helps build up nurse
my
changed, that the streets are
how I remember
wrote to the local newspaper
I
intramural activities at the Recreation Centre
For example, Mr. Sub at Conestoga provides many healthy dishes to choose from. Students can pick what they want on their dressings and
the
moved.
I
smaller or
original green for a
as
not that the city has drastical-
multi-coloured dots all over curved, dark green roof in the middle of the night. The roof was
classmates, faculty, roommates and other peers. Perhaps
But what most students don’t is that eating healthy can be easy and fast too. For example,
Weiler,
It’s
it
Trish Weiler,
college nurse
sub, including a variety of veggies,
prepare them, you can put them
when
large,
missing your family, friends and community. Slowly,
quickly.”
sive.
know
dislike
t
its
its
now realized 1 much as I did
spective and have
don
such
close contact so the dis-
not to
mention the strain on the wallet. With many meals costing at least
in
group of rebels painted
In 1961 a
ease spreads quite
catching a cold or the
this
for
The watercolour
would you
effects on a student, including weight gain (freshman 15) and an increased chance of
lot
moved
I
bureau
visitor’s
every once and
tives.
negative
Trish
I
away from home for some per-
food places offer healthy alterna-
Constantly eating at these fast food restaurants can have many
to
unfamiliar.
an outsider.
it
actually exists, and
if it
Weiler warns that not only does not eating properly affect your
dents.
$6,
sical-looking
I
Streets had changed, everything
at
to say yes, but unfortu-
After being
downtown Thunder Bay. commonly known as the polka dot pagoda.
would be saved.
was shocked to feel so disconnected from the place where I grew up.
bed-
three years, I’ve gained
half later for Christmas and to see
my mom
my
look
I
nately, sans dots.
renovations, and
brought a few things with me that reminded me of home - memories of things I liked about Thunder Bay. My favourite item is a painting my parents gave
C can
ADAM BLACK
visit
thought.
I’m glad
Opinion
telling
When
your health and your wallet
By
loved. to
often ask
Hilton
That wasn’t an option, of course, and when 1 went home a year and a
felt like
Vitamin
I
I
want
when
wall and
every morning I'm reminded of my home. People who see the painting
Paige
You’re a college freshman. You’re thrilled to be away from home, embracing your newfound freedom. But soon the pressure will be on to get good grades, make
“I
always be
will
new textbooks fill the a new school year, and long way from home.
halls. It’s
— Page 5
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News
2005
Students enjoy the “Cadillac” of health plans, says Falconer By PAIGE HILTON
$190.40,
including an increase to the CSI
CSI president
Sept. 23.
is
development fee
to
pay for
$81.60 focuses directly on student development and student services on campus, said Dinning, including improvements made to com-
Falconer said.
puter labs for students.
have been
Falconer said different schools have different levels of
capital
in
mid-June and once they pay up, may not consider where that money goes. But it's something to
coverage.
they
"The health plan is arbitrary, because some people could have a
a referendum last March to increase the fee by $60. Falconer
think about.
non-opt out, everything but contra-
Guelph campuses do not have
addition to their regular pro-
ceptives plan that costs $30, or you
Doon camin ancillary
can have the extreme polar opposite, which is what we have, the
pay the fee for the student centre. The old capital development lee of $40 per student was used to fund
lees, vice-pres-
Cadillac version of a health plan,”
renovations to the recreation centre
"Students said
and Sanctuary, lighting and the computer lab in the Sanctuary,
Falconer said. "Services, represen-
Falconer said.
answer.”
Justin
Students receive their tuition
In
gram
tuition, students at
pus paid roughly $800 fees this year.
ident
of
Dinning ties that
Those
student
said, "are
Mike
affairs
focused
bills'
at activi-
are not generally within the
rubric of tuition."
The
ancillary fees include those
for the health plan, the
ment
fee
and the student priority
The opt-out deadline for the CSI health plan, which costs students
as
'put
you can in it, as long as I much can opt out.' We’ve said as long as students can opt out, let’s give them
"Now
The CSI
all
of that
money
what
to
health plan covers pre-
drugs,
annual
dental
a few items and services.
Some changes
to the student lees
made
were
ing
The
year,
this
may
need.
student
priority
fee
of
included
$37
the
in
administration fee.
Falconer said the opt-out process
would
cess on campus,” he said.
have been horrendous, so instead
and
The $90
be used to on the student centre and to fund any further maintenance the buildwill
accident
cards,
insurance and other smaller fees
for fees like the locker lee
activities
is
association
fee allows facilities,
the
short
fee funds
the college included
them
where they can
use (hat
to
still
of those things.
some
Some
services for students like laminat-
on the CSI website
photocopying and scanning.
one
money
fund any of those services.
more,
ing,
all in
"What the college had said to us was those are not actually the cost
employees and 45 part-time employees in the CSI office, travel discount cards, movie tickets, activities and entertainment provided by CSI as well as the five full-time
$100 fee pay the mortgage
Fees for the lockers, student identification
student learning and student suc-
tation
direct-
is
I
around the initiatives of call enhancing student life, is
The CSI association CSI to operate its
Falconer said the entire
cleaning and physiotherapy, just to
invoice
“That
ed to the student centre,” he said.
coverage.” scription
in
said students at the Waterloo and
as
name
fee.
voted
he said.
Conestoga
Students Inc. (CSI) capital develop-
new
the
student centre. Students
things
things cost
cost
less,"
Falconer said.
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Sparling said taking a continuing education course like the one he
the shortage in the field
of trades will be unbelievable, said Allan Sparling, who teaches a fin-
teaches allows individuals to get their foot in the
hands
carpentry and cabinet making
ish
continuing education Conestoga College.
course
at
door and
course are in
much
a
Peer Tutoring
it
in
for personal
“This
very
is
offered in specific first year subjects that have previously challenged students. In Learning Groups, you'll get study strategies to improve your marks. Groups are led by trained tutors who have
done
well
the course.
in
hobby course.”
Peer Conversation Partners students.
problem and pending problem,” he said. Sparling said
high
demand
expected
all
right
it’s
a
new
service for English-as-second-language skills.
We work
both one-to-one and
in
more about Canadian
culture.
trades are rn to the
the
near
in
The Learning Skills Advisors can help you with study hints and shortcuts. Come to 2B07 and check out the handouts. Or, you can make an appointment
future.
“Carpentry,
is
Practice English conversation
small groups. Your peer partner can also help you learn
a
now due
shortage
improve.
offers subject specific assistance. Trained peer tutors provide
conclusion. a big
work?
one-to-one or small group service.
ernment has conducted numerous studies which have come to this
“We have
— Page 7
Peer Supported Learning Groups are
enjoyment,” he said.
Sparling said the Canadian gov-
We have resources and supports to help you
2005
test their
in a trade.
“Most of the people enrolled this
19,
Feeling frustrated with your academic
trades on the rise By
SPOKE, September
electrical
for individual help with getting organized, taking notes, or writing multiple choice
engineer-
and welding are the trades which are in the most demand,” he ing
tests.
said.
Some apprenticeship programs Conestoga College offers are weld-
Olga Stergiou
ing/fitting-modular, cabinet maker,
Sparling said
electrician-industrial
and caipenter
Some
general.
of the trades programs the college has to offer are general metal machinist, industrial
maintenance mechanic and welding
fitter.
viduals
enrolled
arrive already
want
many of
the indi-
the
in
course
To make an appointment, come to the Student Services office in 2B04 (just down the hall from Tim Horton's) in the Main Building at Doon Campus. Or call 748-5220, extension 3360.
knowing what they
to build.
“For some of them it’s a chance to build something that they might not have otherwise been able to afford.
“Or,
“Carpentry, electrical
engineering and welding are the trades which are in
the most demand.”
somehome.” David Turton has been a participant in the course for one year and continues to attend whenever it’s
“My and
cabinet making, continuing
engineering technician, industrial
maintenance mechanic and machine tool setter operator. “The demand is so high and because there are so few entering very
do
to
all
com-
the equip-
ment,” said Turton. “You can’t get
anywhere
building
to
of the part-time trades and apprenticeship courses include
tend
the use of
is
else.”
Turton has built end tables, a Lazy Susan and is looking forward
Some
who
favourite thing about
ing here
it
education
the field, those
their
fit
offered.
Allan Sparling, faculty in finish carpentry
a chance to build
it’s
thing to
are in the field well,”
said
Sparling.
home
more things
for his
this term.
Olga Stergiou has been attending courses for 10 years. “I take the time and energy to do what
love the most which
I
my own
building
is
furniture,” said
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Stergiou.
She has tables and
end
built a coffee table, is
working on building a
kitchen set this term.
“CONNEX”
is
student
developments and
Small business owners
College.
showcase services
Visit the • •
By TIFFANY
MCCORMICK
Small business owners have the chance to promote their services at
show presented by the Self-Employed Women of a fall trade
Waterloo Wellington
(SEWWW)
group.
On
Sept. 24,
business owners in
Kitchener-Waterloo area will be at the Waterloo Rec Centre,
Hauser Haus, from 10 a.m. tell
the
to
4
community about
their business.
The event
almost 50 vendors covering aspects such as insurance,
will feature
real
estate,
women’s
dance instructor, financial adviser and music instructor. group facilitator, Gabrielle Pagenhardt, said they health, a
SEWWW
invite the public to
make
it
more of
a community event.
“There
•
The trade show way for businesses
•
is
something for every-
is
an excellent
to get exposure.
“We’re the backbone of the counPagenhardt said of small busi-
try,”
• •
nesses.
This the
the
p.m. to
body,” Pagenhardt said.
is
was held for
er
the second trade
SEWWW in
show
group. Their
for
a newly created student
link to exciting
activities at
Conestoga
CONNEX web site:
Find out “What’s New for Students at Conestoga” Discover “Student Life” opportunities Meet the “Student Life Co-ordinator” Look for a part-time job on-campus Watch for “Student Centre ” building updates Sign up for Student Focus Groups Get involved with CONNEX!!!
first
February as a fundrais-
the
•
life
German Concordia
Check out the College website, Spoke, and
Pagenhardt hopes the trade show become an annual event and
listen to
the College’s radio station, for regular updates. (88.3),
school.
CJIQ
“CONNEX”
will
advises the public to “keep an eye out for the next fair,” which is
scheduled for February 2006. Some vendors will give seminars
and
speak
specifically
to
the
public
is
Life,
Services and Success
conestogac.on.ca/jsp/stserv/connex/inciex.jsp)
more
no charge for admission
but a non-perishable food item for
donation to the food bank would be appreciated.
(http. //www.
and in-depth about
their service or product.
There
Connecting Students to Student
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19,
2005
CSI NEEDS YOU! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE INPUT
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ACTIVITIES
&
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Top 10 foods By MELISSA HANCOCK
and is high in water content which can help keep water in students’
treats.
when trying homework and
tight
balance classes,
to
a
part-time job with healthy eating,
but there are
prepared
many
just
against cancer.
foods that can be
quick
as
McDonald’s can
Tomatoes,
as
er.
vitamin
Massimo Marcone, tist
a food scien-
University of Guelph, said
at the
a mixture of socializing,
and other types of
homework
activities
can
limit a student's time to eat.
need foods that are cook and have a good level
Students “easy to
heart disease,” he said.
they’re a
“Once you have them in your fridge, you don’t have to eat them right at their prime,” Marcone said.
certain diseases.
to help nourish brain
muscles and that is why well-known as brain food.
fish
Zucchini
though
people
students don’t
the difference
between the health benefits covered by Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) and the services provided by the Doon
campus
health
office,
said
pist,
vision and dental care.
The
.
health office offers a lot of
free services that are covered
by OHIP which students aren’t aware of, especially at the beginning of the school year,” Trish Weiler said.
The
health office offers services
which include
birth control, infor-
small
enjoy eating
He
is
is
“They (beans) protect the intesfrom cancer.” Asparagus is a vegetable that also
made aware
mation on sexually transmitted dis-
their
health office sends the
immu-
nizations and a rest area.
The nurse
insurance
said the services are
especially beneficial to out-of-town students and those who need immunizations, for example nursing students, because the students
which usually charge more for
care.
company
However, the bill
to the
instead.
antioxidants.
He
said
asparagus
is full
of vitamin
C
and
of the immunizations are a cheaper for students. The shots
can cost anywhere from $80 to $140 depending on the physician, she added. The school’s physicians charge significantly less than that, approximately $40. Weiler explained international usually
students are not covered by OHIP.
were to go to an urgent care would have to pay for
clinic they
“Young people have so much on Marcone said. Paul Duchesne, a media relations officer for Health Canada, said, “A their plates,”
student’s diet
highly individual-
is
istic.”
He
within the
also suggested that students
remember
to check out Canada’s guide to healthy eating and the
physical activity guide.
Duchesne advised meet with a health pro-
If necessary,
students to
fessional to discuss any uncertainties
all
about changing diet or physical
activity.
And
as
spokespeople for
the
Body Break would
say,
“Keep
vvcuncsuays
wii
physician
is
nc;
a dermatologist. Dr.
Wang can see students who have health concerns about acne and wart removal. If a
student misses his or her
charged a $25
For
more
Room 2B06
sj i
Mic
will
ue
go
tc
fee.
information
or call 748-5220, ext.
3254. The office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SERVICES OFFERED Health office services include: Medical issues and health teaching I Health sexuality which involves contraceptives, pregnancy issues and testing, the morning after pill, condoms, birth conI
All three physicians can
make
referrals to other doctors, however,
they cannot get students in to see a
trol
specialist quicker than
I Nutrition
any other
physician, said the school’s nurse.
I
The physicians are available by appointment Mondays from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 11
I
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Fridays from
I
STD information and counselling counselling
counselling,
Community
referrals, immunizations Prescribed injections Blood pressure monitoring
I First aid
and emergency response
Prescription medications by doctors I A resting area I
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bookstore keeps staff busy •and students waiting By KRIS T IN GRIFFERTY
agement
was
student,
visiting the
bookstore for the third time
The lineups
Conestoga College bookstore have been long, but should now be coming to an
semester, where she has spent
end.
than 25 minutes.
at
the
Mary Andraza, the bookstore's manager, says that her limited staff has done their best to assist, students.
lines faster,”
Students
was more
“You should be able
to
buy
online and pick them up here,” said Abbott. “That would help.”
front,
it
she said.
online purchase option for distance
education students,
however, tend to disagree with Andraza's new speedy system for purchasing their books.
online purchasing.
First-year office administration student Katie Dietz had to buy five
an option for
books which cost her approximate-
the
in line
$500.
ly
in line
The bookstore does have an
“With our new system up
makes
this
more
than $500.
Her longest wait
Her suggestion was
to designate
specific days for specific
programs
purchase their textbooks. “Go by programs,” says Dietz. “That would make it easier.” to
Amber
Abbott, a first-year man-
said
they
accommodate She says
it
all
is
but
students
unlikely to
all
Andraza
prepared yet to
aren't
with
become
students because
bookstore does not have the space or staffing for such high
demands.
One piece of advice Andraza does give to students is to go to classes before buying the necessary
books and
to distinguish
between
“required" and “optional” reading.
fit
and have fun!”
of health services
Jodie
need a doctor’s note validating their absence they will be charged a minimum $5 fee. This fee is also considerably cheaper than the price charged at most physician’s offices, where the average price runs around $20. said If students
Weiler.
Some
If they
health
going to be.
tinal tract
and can be added to any meal, or eaten as snacks. With an entire year
not very
of classes and homework ahead, enough to think about besides what your next meal is there’s
reduce flatulence.
price range of a student’s budget
eases (STDs) and sexuality,
— Page 9
beans.
These 10 foods are
said.
also said the fruit
2005
“They cause flatulence and that’s something people don’t want,” Marcone said. There is a way to get around that though. He said adding baking soda while boiling beans can
vegetable,
going to spoil very easily,”
Marcone
lot
to
folic acid.
“Students don’t want things that
ics
pieces
cooks properly. One food that many people don’t it
is something found in a lot of facial cosmetics. Broccoli, another mean green
ly.
their services.
a student needs to
in omelettes, but said
into
it
which
enjoy the sweetness and not worry about it going bad too quick-
CSI health benefit plan annually covers prescription drugs, extended
when
a vegetable that has
Cantaloupe, also high in vitamins and B, is something students can
A
don’t have to go to urgent care clin-
go to a chiropractor, registered massage therapist and physiothera-
chop
to
rutin, a flavanoid, is in
Conestoga’s school nurse.
health care
an ingredient
think
Students need to be By JESSICA BLUMENTHAL
suggested using zucchini as
said.
is
list
He
contains
of top 10 foods because of their
Many Conestoga
is
too ripe.
small in size,
they’re invincible, they’re not,” he
are
Sweet potatoes also make the
know
little
eat,
Also, the omega-3 fatty acid in
known
for
something
when
taste.”
the
Oranges, besides containing high amounts of vitamin C, fight cancers and delay the development of
instead are eating fish.
“Fish can lengthen the onset of
good
is
is
which contain
students need for studying.”
“Even
Marcone said a lot of people are steering away from red meats, and
said this
skin and eyes, “which
of nutrition,” he said.
fish is
A content.
Marcone
the best flavour
he said. “The flavour is more concentrated and you always want maximal
ensure
same nutrient, lycopene, can be one of the most versatile foods in a student’s fridge, he said. Fresh tomatoes can be used for sandwiches and then in sauces once
a flimsy burg-
flip
systems.
Watermelon is also good for staying hydrated and contains the nutrient lycopene, Marcone said, which gives the popular melon its colour, and is great for skin and protects
some, a few too many indulgent
19,
your thought
for
calorie dense
Students have the first two weeks of school under their belts and, for
Time can be
SPOKE, September
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kill
time play-
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— SPOKE, September
19,
2005
Feature
Students plunee into arty Clockwise from
left:
f
Hundreds of students cued food.
line
up by the pond
for
some
barbe-
Rob Brown, supervisor of safety and security services, prepares to take the ice cold plunge in the dunk tank at the
Pond
Ryan
Party, Sept. 8.
Espineli, a third-year
dent, and
his
new
friend,
mechanical engineering stuSilva, a second-year
Amanda
early childhood education student,
CSI
director,
Jon Wolf
Falconer, get ready to security services,
—JsssMBSsssS (
were
in
attendance.
and CSI president, Justin dunk the supervisor of safety and
(left),
Rob Brown.
The Condor shakes
his
tail
feathers at the
Pond Party
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SPOKE, September
19,
— Page
2005
Pond Party is a stam dun\ was a day for barbecues, beer and making new friends
It
BRA NDON
By
WALKE R
day for a
party.
Students were able to drink beer
Smoke from barbecues air as
more than
the
fills
a hundred stu-
designated area after showing
ID
that
indicated they were
years of age or older.
and drinks by the pond at Conestoga College. A dunk tank keeps the first-, second- and third-
mechanical engineering student,
year students entertained as they
“It’s the beer, the ladies
soak Justin Falconer, the president of Conestoga Students Inc.
food,” he said.
Jon Wolf, one of CSI’s directors, and the supervisor of safety and security services,
Rob
This was the scene
Brown.
Conestoga’s annual Pond held by CSI on Sept. 8.
at
Party
Ryan said
Espineli,
floor
“Next year they should have a dance floor and free beer," said Agata Pawlewicz, a second-year early childhood education student.
One change
the
year was com-
this
up booths
set
blue
college’s
room
in
Any
students.
student
who would
yell that they love Best
free beer.”
Buy was
deck of playing cards with the Best Buy logo on it given
Again Pawlewicz,
education
either a
or a $5 gift certificate. Falconer said the companies arc all relevant to the student experience. “Truth be told" he added,
Second-year LASA students, Nic Antoniak and Tom Karnowski, hobbled at right:
Students also took part in a three-legged race to the beat of
away from the three-legged race with tickets to The Beat’s
hip hop music
supplied
by
DJ
Flash from the college’s Saturdaynight radio show, the Lockdown,
Hip-Hoptoberfest on Oct. 12 at
on 88.3. FM. Rain was a concern in the morning but by 11 a.m. it cleared up and turned out to be the perfect
the Aud.
“they also help offset
some of
party.
“You
really
can't
thank them
enough.”
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— SPOKE, September
19,
Feature
2005
Be prepared By JASON
SONSER
to
have your socks rocked
Leanne Holland-Brown is a name staff and faculty at Conestoga College will soon come
Connex and really think that it’s going to benefit the students tremendously,” Holland-Brown
of the college community,
students,
said.
great
to recognize.
dent
Holland-Brown dent
new
the
is
1
stu-
co-ordinator at the college, taking on the new position life
Carol Gregory, director of stu-
information will
so then
we can
things
with
staff,
development at Conestoga College, said one of HollandBrown ’s mandates is to develop the
great
come
that
College because, there
“Within that would be working on developing student leadership
tion
the student life experience for stu-
opportunities,
dents.
target
"This position
is
about bringing
of the wonderful things that are happening at the college together, in terms of being able to communiall
cate them,"
One of Brown
is
Holland-Brown the
new Connex
site,
which can be found on the student resources page of the college’s website.
She said Connex was designed to feature activities, events and initiatives that will affect student life.
"We’re really hoping dents will
get
into
that
the
stu-
of
habit
to
manage
all
of the information will
be found. ’’Everyone has been really receptive
and
really
excited
about
ideas and people are really excited about
new
initiatives.”
Holland-Brown said for a lot of people, student life was never a term that was really part of their
help students enjoy their college experience.
very passionate and
is
she’s got the breath and depth of experience. She’s been very passionate about student life,” Gregory said.
Holland-Brown said another aspect of her position as student life co-ordinator is creating and student
leadership
for
engagement and involve-
at the college. I’ve
only been here (a short time) and already I’ve learned there are so many fantastic things happening at the college,
both student accomplishments and student success.”
Holland-Brown said, as in any institution, communication about events can be difficult sometimes.
”I’m really hoping a
lot
of that
2
life
post-secondary
has really
education,
especially in the past five to 10 years,” she said. “Student life, to
me, is about creating a positive and engaging student experience that encompasses out-of-the-classroom experiences.”
She
said people are at the college
for an
academic experience, which
the priority, but student life
is
“(That) translates into opportuni-
think student
"I
is
about supporting their academic experience with opportunities outside of the classroom.
Holland-Brown said people are genuinely excited about having her at the college.
“I
have had the most warm, wel-
come
reception here that I’ve ever had,” she said. “Everyone has been so helpful and so friendly.”
Gregory said she is thrilled about having Holland-Brown as the stu-
NO CAR PAYMENTS FOR
time to be are very
the
’’Leanne
ties
way
terrific
when people open-minded to new starting
transi-
Leanne Holland-Brown, student
ment
time, however, an effective
her opinion,
become an important element of
section (of the site).”
in
happening. "For me, it’s a
in
change and
rience tremendously.
opportunities.
She said
a lot of
educational experience.
Holland-Brown said. "Every Monday, there will be new information in the news and updates She thinks the challenge will be maintaining Connex because there will be a lot of information that will
is
Gregory said Holland-Brown is going to help the student life expe-
providing
the site.
“We
throughout the college (and the) various campuses to develop into
checking (Connex) every Monday,”
come through
said.
think that’s really important, to be able to encourage students
student leaders.”
said.
Hollandcurrently working on is projects
maintaining the
Gregory
that,”
to
of the
Holland-Brown thinks it is a time to be at Conestoga
overall plan for student life at the
want
all
happening
are
faculty and students,”
college.
really
me
she said.
Aug. 22. She said her position with the school is mainly about enriching
we
through
share, with the rest
MONTHS.
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dent
life
co-ordinator.
“We heeded someone with (her) focus and who will have that as working job description and conscience,” Gregory said. “She’s the right person to do it. She’s passionate about it and she’s got some tremendous ideas. I don’t think we could have asked for a their
better person.”
Holland-Brown graduated in 2000 from Brock University with a bachelor of education degree, majoring in French. However, she never taught French after graduation.
She was the residence life area co-ordinator at Wilfrid Laurier University for three years, then spent a year in England teaching English.
life
co-ordinator,
is
determined to
Holland-Brown also worked residence
life
as
co-ordinator at the
University of Waterloo for a year.
She said starting at the end of September and in October, focus groups will be held with faculty, and students on gaps in student life and various other areas. “We’re really hoping to get direct input on what students see as some of the gaps in terms of their student experience and what would improve their student life experience at the college,” she said. “The staff
way we can
only
program
A
is
design a great
to get their input.”
link for
Connex can be found
in the
student resources section of the college’s website, where students can find information about the student focus groups.
.
News
New
Student business appreciated
SPOKE, September
TODD RELLINGER
The back
By J ON MOLSON
Whether students know
or not,
every'
they have a major effect on busi-
store,
it
nesses at the start of each
new
month and they
Doon campus
department throughout the come in and
mary' goals
stock up their apartments.
is
the services
at
believe, right
Conestoga’s
now
closing
in
quickly on
says one of his pri-
place,” he said.
continuing to expand
White hopes
and opportunities for
overall ranking
to
the
the best facilities in Ontario,
store feel the effects of the students
apprenticeship programs at the col-
the best faculty as well as generating
lege.
positive advertising through
office (eagerly awaits) for the stu-
Boulevard.
come
back,” said John
Chambers, grocery manager
at the
During a recent interview, White discussed his role as chair and future plans for Conestoga’s
“We are really busy when the stumove in,” said Kim Antoine,
trades and apprenticeship programs.
dents
“We
certainly intend, myself and
Pioneer Park location. The supervi-
restaurant manager. “After a few
on college and universihe said. “They were in close to the college and
weeks we McDonald’s doesn’t deal with These the student food cards. cards would enable students to eat at McDonald’s as part of their meal plan purchased through the
the other
college.
will
sors thrive
ty students,
the stores
universities
school started to
were up to
weeks before make sure things
three
par.”
There's a big difference since the
1
September is titled extreme prices, he said, with everything students need for
“So we don’t see many students around the dinner hour,” said Antoine. “But you’ll see students come in for a late night snack since we are open until midnight.” Even the Tim Hortons in Conestoga College looks over the numbers from the previous year when taking into account the
school.
returning students.
students have been back, he said. are slower with
“The days the
elderly
people
more of
shopping
in
while the nights are becoming busier with students coming in and parents with their children.”
The ad
for
“Every end display
a back to
is
school product,” Chambers said. “Kraft Dinner and pudding are
popular but cereal ber
1
is still
the
num-
thing.”
Head
office puts a lot of
work
and needs, he
into looking after the students their
back
to
school
said.
new
Guelph campus (Stephen Speers), on work-
go back to normal.”
chair at the
ing together to further any opportunities that
we can to service the local
needs so that students given the
machining apprentices and general metal machining in the co-op apprenticeship program at Doon campus. He is also involved with continuing education associated with machining and electrical apprentices primarily at the
ATS
Centre.
White has been a college faculty in the machining department for 22 years, including seven years at Conestoga College and 15 years at Sault College. He was officially hired as chair on Aug. 1 He said Conestoga’s trades and apprenticeship programs are continuing to improve in the provincial
member
“September is very difficult to judge staffing wise,” said a manager from Ttm Hortons who didn’t want her name published. “We are trying to do the best we can and keep everyone happy. ‘Tim Hortons looks forward to students coming in for job opportunities as well,” said the manager.
ranking system.
>-
me
leave here satisfied, they will ensure
teaching as well as his time spent
that apprentices
an opportunity.”
White is proud of being a tradesperson and believes his 22 years of Conestoga
coming up choose
assist
will
him
in
current position.
only the apprenticeship training,” he other programs, primarily trade and
having a lot to learn in a short period of time and he credits his faculty for making his job a little
technology, as well."
easier.
said.
“We
He
believe that will be for
White believes there
is
“1 have had great support from my machining faculty and my electrical faculty to help me overcome my
tremen-
dous appeal for trades and apprenticeship programs. “It is not monotonous and it is
shortcomings and help me through the transition period,” he said.
not boring jobs that they (students)
end up doing,” he
said.
big thing certainly
is
“The other the
said his biggest obstacle so far
is
W'hite
optimistic
is
about
Visit
for students
can be made.” White said Conestoga is looking to establish more co-op placements. This year the college more than doubled its co-op initiatives. “We started with 30 last year and this year, between IMM (industrial maintenance mechanic) and machining, we will be
apprenticeship programs.
looking for 82 placements,” he said. “We don’t want to move forward unless we know it. is going
what
be successful, so as long as we have the industry’s support than
offering a renovations technician
that
“I think it’s the
said.
sought
this
place to be,” he
one of the reasons position, I wanted to be_
“That
is
I
part of an exciting venture as the
school moves forward."
There are no new programs but Conestoga is
is
looking to expand
offered in terms of types of
training and the available.
to
program
in
number of sections
There are also hopes of
September 2006.
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trades and apprenticeship this year,
organizations and employer profiles
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Networking Opportunities at Career Fair What is Career Fair?
got
word of mouth from graduating students. “As more and more apprentices
choice, apprentices given the choice,
choose Conestoga," he said. As chair. White looks after
first
“1 had left school and wasn’t sure what to do. I was fortunate to turn up for work in a shop as just a labourer and they must have saw something,” he said. “They offered
by continuing to use employ
students enrolled in the trades and
when he
into machining.
third
improve on the
local grocery
Greg
typical teenager
as far as apprenticeship activity and
coming back but so does the local McDonald’s on Homer Watson
dents to
will take on those ventures.” White describes himself as the
province
in the
One of the biggest players in the game is Zehrs Markets, a local supermarket chain. “Head student
we
“We’re the fourth-ranked college,
recently hired chair of trades
and apprenticeship
hit
so students can
Not only does the
school year.
The
to school prices are in
effect for a
— Page 13
chair optimistic I
Bv
2005
19,
Doon Campus From To Career Fair
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9:30
12:00
10:30
12:00
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2:00
1:30
3:00
Guelph Campus
To Career
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Fair
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— SPOKE, September
19,
News
2005
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advertisements onto users’ computers, collects personal informa-
coming in to be repaired have some form of
viruses or spyware on them. “Viruses usually replicate themselves and destroy code, and can
“I’d
Internet tracking
tion and changes your computer’s configuration.
It
can also
recommend keeping to
a minimum.”
accessories such as toolbars and
cause your computer to run slower
College computer software
than usual.
technician
It is
cause your computer to not function,” Schoeberle said. “”It’s hard to
where
comes from anymore.” Schoeberle said at $49 per hour,
tell
it
repairs can be costly for users
who
favourites, not being able to start
smoothly.
It
computer
to
links.
James Schoeberle, a computer technician from Spectrum Global
your system through
it
takes no time for your
be invaded
if
you do
not have the proper protection.
“Spy ware
is
usually
programmed
he said. “I’ve
gel quite serious. I’ve seen
computers come in with thousands of spyware applications on them.”
Some
of
the
anti -spyware
pro-
grams he recommended are Adaware, Ad Dash Aware, Spybot Search and Destroy and HiJackThis. also
recommended Microsoft’s program,
Antispyware.
It
Microsoft
runs a daily check
on your computer and destroys suspicious fdes. Spybot does this as well, and gives the user the option to their
computer from pre-
vious problematic
some of your programs and encing broken
into
immunize
do not educate themselves and keep their computers running
experi-
seen
He
Jarre! Hagen, Conestoga
programs they are using. Symptoms that your computer may have installed spyware include your browser opening on its own and displaying advertisements, links being added to your
get
third party software,”
latest
install
common and problematic for people who are unfamiliar with the
to
files.
cannot be deleted, the user can quarantine infected files so If files
they cannot spread and cause
more
problems. Jarret
ware
Hagen, a computer
technician
for
soft-
Conestoga
Fundraising
threat
said.
Hagen only
visit trusted
son can a
recommends tell if
students
websites.
a site
is
safe
A if
lock on the globe at the bottom of a user’s screen that shows they are online. is
little
“I’d
is
not allowed.
“We had
a couple (viruses) last
development office Conestoga College received more than $1.7 million in mone-
recommend keeping Internet mimimum,” he said.
tary donations
puts less wear and tear on the system.” “It
Monica
According to Microsoft’s websome programs can be removed directly by going into your computer’s settings. Others may only be found directly in the hard drive and removed by trying an uninstaller for
and
gifts in-kind.
Himmelman,
alumni and annual fund officer at
relations
the college, said, “It’s just
site,
amazing Conestoga community
the
that
works together of money.”
in raising this
Himmelman works opment and alumni
She came Conestoga 998 when
El 9 if they have questions or concerns, or they call ext 1
1
3444.
kind
in the devel-
relations office
of Conestoga, and helps funds for the college.
it.
Room
file transfer-
In 2004, the
at
tracking to a
to find
ADAM HANNON
By
Hagen also said students should download as little as possible.
are so safe
because
to college
per-
there
Hagen wants students to know the computer help desk is in
is
more money
They’re not protected.”
College's computer help desk, said one reason the school’s computers ring
brings
two or three serious ones,” he "Most of the viruses would come from staff computers. year,
raise
to in
a
full-time alumni
position
became able,
avail-
but
it
wasn’t her first lime here.
They re
And
Himmelman Himmelman graduated from Conestoga in 1970 with a diploma in social
reel,
services.
She
said
that
organizations
they’re spectacular.”
corporations,
and
foundations
make up
the majority of financial contributions! representing 91 per cent, or about $1.58 million. The remaining $151,000 was donated
by individuals. According to the 2004 Conestoga Donor Report, 65 per
money
cent of the
the developreceived through fundraising was given to the different educational schools at the
ment
office
college, such as the liberal arts
school
and the health sciences
school.
Himmelman said a money they
of the
large raise
amount comes
from major fundraising events such as the Annual Fund and the
-
Conestoga Golf Classic. The Annual Fund is a fundraising campaign which happens each fall.
Himmelman
said she spends about
two weeks each year making and distributing brochures to staff and
friends of the college, and collecting donations.
She said the success of the Annual Fund can be linked to the strong ties Conestoga faculty and teachers have in the community,
and with local industry. “Without the support and sharing of information of the faculty and staff here we’d really be having a hard time,” she said. “We're all in this together.”
The
10th annual Conestoga Golf
Classic,
Phones
starling
as low as $24.99*
TELUS mobility®
the future
is
friendly®
in August 2004, which helped pay for a robotic w'dding cell for instructional programs at Conestoga's Guelph campus. Himmelman said Conestoga’s fundraising results arc comparable
held
raised $80,000
to
those of other local colleges,
even though Conestoga has only had a development office for two years.
"We must right,” said
be doing something
Himmelman.
She added
that the
2005 year has
also been successful for fundraising.
“We’ve got
to just
keep doing
it.”
,
Entertainment 2005
19,
19,
2005
— Page 15
Website is full of dark secrets
Horoscope Week of September
SPOKE, September
Libra September 23 October 22
By VANESSA PARKER
There are also confessions of love that were never told and fears
on the horizon. The - you can’t reach it, no matter how far you stretch. But this week you will Success
horizon
is
imaginary
is
new
school year
share your secrets this
otherwise you’ll strike out.
cret.blogspot.com, a website that
balize
allows you to view other peoples'
ing.
ity -
horizon. Lucky day:
Lucky day: 22nd.
It’s
Taurus May
-
Scorpio
/>r"V
October 23
20
(Photo by Jessica Blumenthal)
-
November 21
Plunge-ing into fun in
out
chance
a
for
encounter with an old flame
weekend. He or she rekindle
that
much
better
burned
-
may want
getting
not
Lucky day:
again.
to
you’re
but
fire, oft'
this
24th.
Everybody hates Scorpio? It seems like it this week, but try not to take things personally.
too deeply into
it
can get even the
most careful thinker
Lucky
Reading trouble.
in
day: 20th.
Gemini May
21
:
V- i
Too much
is
much. Be
too
aware of your limits this week, whether it be on the sports field or at the biggest party on campus. Over do it now and you’ll be sorry
later.
November 22 December 21
A
’7f~~
Lucky day:
One big head isn’t better than a few normal-sized ones. Be wary of your ego this week, especially around friends. Remember, however cheesy, there really is no “i” Lucky day:
in “team.”
21st.
there
content.
were
secrets
Adam
decaf and one postcard sender admitting to squishing Twinkies
out with plungers
it
in
the
inside
boxes
their
grocery
at
25th.
By DARRYL TAYLOR
Cancer
Radio stations locally and nationhave pulled certain songs from
ally
Capricorn December 22
July 22
-
January 19
lineups
wake
the
in
of
A-when
levee’s
rainin’,
the levee breaks, have
no
class goodies like designer shoes
You’re going on a trip this week, only it’ll be down the stairs
and the latest gadgets this week. Consider this: what you seek
or to the floor of the
comes from
in
not within
within,
your wallet! Lucky day: 21st.
cafeteria.
shame
crowded
You won’t have
to hide
for long, though. People
forget quickly.
Songs including The Tragically New Orleans is Sinking and Led Zeppelin’s When the Levee Breaks are not being played
Cryin’ won’t help ya, prayin’ won’t do ya no good Now, cryin’ won’t help ya, prayin’ won’t do ya no good
because they contain lyrics that could be considered offensive to
you got
Hip’s
Lucky day:
23rd.
As most
Aquarius
Leo
I
August 22
on Aug. 29 New Orleans was hit by a Category 5 hurricane, which pounded the coastal metropolis with 260 km/h winds, 8.5 metre storm surges and nearly 40 censtorm overwhelmed the system of levees, causing which has massive flooding already claimed hundreds of lives and threatens thousands more due
January 20
-
February 18
city’s
to the lack of clean water.
Enter every contest you hear twice! You’re bound to week. win something this Whether it is a car, a house or just a free Hula-Hoop, get ready to cash in. Everyday this week is
about
-
your lucky day.
Pete Travers, music director for
Don’t depend on technology to get your work done for you.
105.3
Computers crash, the Internet
the reason for the drop
goes
down and phones
lose their
Get an old-fashioned notebook and a pencil and you’ll be on your way. Lucky day: 22nd.
charge.
KOOL FM
in Waterloo, said
Upfl Rgildisi
Pisces
'mwipi
August 23 September 22
y
|
February 19
-
Factor, so
why
are
you doing
kinds of gross stuff?
down
all
Chowing
a grasshopper or streaking
isn’t how to make good friends. Stock up on dignity. Lucky day: 21st.
through the mall
far
from
curse the
the tree. Usually you’d traits
you inherited from
much more
than you
A-when
mama,
the levee breaks,
move, a-woo-hoo
to
is
a third-year journalism
student holding fate in the
hand.
palm of her
KOOL FM
Travers said
pulled the 1985 pop
from
Sunshine because of
College,
Mike Thurnell
ordinator
New
decision to pull
said the
Orleans
is
Sinking from 88.3 CJIQ’s lineup was one of the first things he thought of when he realized how serious the situation w-as.
has also
Walking on
hit
lineup,
its
not'
because
lyrics, but
its
was recorded by
the song
short-
&
pop group Katrina Waves. lived
The
'DAVE FM
said
station
his
Cambridge,
in
doesn’t play the
Led Zeppelin song, but immediate-
New
ly pulled
Orleans
because the lyrics and very insensitive now.
“We
Sinking
Is
title
sound
“just a reaffirmation that
was
it
the
right thing to do.”
When last,
the
asked
how
Thurnell said
long this was to
CJIQ
song out of rotation
will keejj until
the
"no
is
longer top of mind." “I wouldn’t expect to hear the song on any radio station for at least six months,” said Thurnell. “but I think most stations are taking a "wait and see’ approach.”
Gord The
also decided to keep
a
Thurnell,
recalled
discussion,”
Hurricane Katrina disaster
Darryl Law', music director for 107.5
play the songs,
I
we
risk lis-
many
because
many
uation.”
no great benefit
ly
to airing either
Orleans
Sinking, recorded
1989, has been pulled by most
stations because that
seem
it
contains lyrics
it
eerily prophetic given the
recent events in Louisiana:
not
played
sensitive
sit-
bassist
Sinclair,
Tragically
Hip,
said
in
The
for a
recent
97.7
interview
that the
“Under
the
,
he
circumstances,”
understand the
said, “I totally
sta-
tions’ decision.”
Sinclair also expressed doubts as
Paul Morris, music director for
HTZ FM
explains
in
St.
Catharines,
would be
it
songs
to play these
the
that
insensitive
at this time,
but
correlation
between the lyrics of these songs and the recent disaster is purely coincidental. “I
My memory
tunes
was such a
agreed that is
a
bit too,”
“Those were the only we removed from our unlike 9/11 where there
playlist,
were
real-
Like
Hurricane on hold for a
towards the victims of the tragedy.” is
Rock You
Scorpion’s
teners accusing us of being callous
could probably argue that the
is muddy, what’s I’m in? New Orleans is sinking, man, and don’t wanna swim.
song and
When
FM
its
intent are not disre-
whether the Canadian rock group would ever again perform the song in concert. “At this stage of the game,” the to
bassist said, “I don’t if
we’ll play
it
know when
again.”
or i
--
seem
Meanwhile, other eager to attach their names to artists
this
natural disaster.
The Associated Press
reported on
this river that
spectful,”
“People very often misinterpret songs like
Sept. 7 that Michael Jackson has
I
these especially in a time of crisis."
Bottom of
can imagine. Lucky day: 19th.
Paige Hilton
Conestoga
at
tive to the victims.
“If
your parents, but this week try to have some gratitude. They can teach you
awhile.”
songs that
simple;
is
nothing to be gained by
of those two.”
fall
us to hold
said Law.
in
the apple doesn’t
lot for
back on playing a song that gets played every tw'o or three days for
ty to lose.
New They say
you can preorder Post Secrets in book form from Amazon.com. The book is titled Post Secret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives and is by Frank
playing these songs now, and plen-
is
songs to choose from there
March 20
You’re not a contestant on Fear
fulfil!
with London’s FM96 band agrees that playing the song on air would be insensi-
there
said Travers, “and with so
Virgo
every Sunday to
“There really wasn’t much of
readers are well aware,
The
-
will
broadcast-radio and television co-
timetres of rain.
July 23
you
your favourites,
to
your curiosity. If you end up loving the website
Here
place to stay
victims of the recent disaster. You’ll fork out cash for high-
it
a site that
is
add
definitely
not really asking a
going to break If it keeps on going to break
Hurricane Katrina.
-
new
Popular songs pulled from airwaves following Hurricane Katrina disaster
their
June 22
postcards are
Warren.
stores.
7.
all
refreshed weekly, giving you
Sagittarius
June 21
-
Recently
in
ees feeding their rude customers
Sanctuary on Sept.
never has a shortage of
site
material and
checking
comical
are
revealed about Starbuck employ-
Brown, a first-year paramedic student, prepare to bat-
what you’ve been conceal-
Post Secrets
topic of the postcards can be
year advertising student, and
tle
-
over North America.
all
to
find out without ever having to ve£_
material to read every Sunday.
Some ,
others
way
postcards that have been sent in
about anything.
Comedian Dynamike counts down as Matt Mayatte, a first-
if
a
is
new
from
the Sanctuary
you've ever wondered
At Post Secrets you can view secrets displayed on illustrative
The
Watch
If
This
darkest secrets.
April 20
of dying with no one caring.
and the workload isn’t too horrendous so have some fun with your computer and visit www.postse-
catch a glimpse of the elusive 25th.
the start of a
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. It’s time to stop taking time for granted and step up to the plate of responsibil-
Levee Breaks, record1971, does not make any refthe
ed in erence to its
lyrics
New
Orleans, although
could
be
considered
equally as ominous:
said
Morris.
However, said Morris, 97.7 did pull both songs from
lineup
for
the
it
keeps on rainin’, levee's
titled
From
the
Heart, to raise relief
funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
same reasons
as
Jackson hopes to record the sintwo weeks, in the style of We Are the World, which he co= wrote and produced in 1985 to gle within
“Our experience
tells
anything that
unfortunate in
song,
My
their
us not to
may
further
upset our listeners,” he said. “It’s If
a
HTZ
other stations.
play
written
some ways
but
it’s
raise funds for in Africa.
famine
relief efforts
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— SPOKE, September
Entertainment
2005
19,
W By BRENT
GERHART
Alter creating
EP
four-track
becoming
after
their
self-titled
month
than a
in less
a band, Kilchencr-
Watcrloo's Cartel
back
is
the
in
recording studio working on their first
full-length album.
<>Concstoga College's own. Matt Jacobs, a third-year marketing student as well as guitarist and vocalist in the energetic four-piece rock
band,
said although the group planned to already have the album released, they are
have
to
it
still
in
no hurry
completed.
“The EP was our
first time in a so the engineer always
real studio,
just
told
when
us
it
was good
enough,” said Jacobs. "This time we want to steer it more in our
own
direction. We want to do what we want and not be afraid to say, ‘I don't like what you've done there.’ We want to take our time and have it sound the way we
-want
it.”
Unlike the EP, Cartel received a little
help from a friend to record
new album. Mark
the
mer
for the
K-W
Imola, drum-
five-piece rock
band The Stars Here,
let
the group
rent his studio.
lot of people say we even sound like older
“A
U2, just not so
much
stuff that is actually
the
on
don't like part of a song.”
the EP.”
Most of
Matt Jacobs, Cartel vocalist
K-W’s own, Cartel, is hoping for breakthrough success with the release of their Matt Jacobs (second from left), is also a Conestoga College student
and guitarist
and Conestoga student
song lyrics and music are created by Jacobs or fellow guitarist and vocalist. Mike Finch. Then, it is pulled apart by the
the
of the band, including
rest
and vocalist, Jaime Hanneman and 5CUyear-old drummer Mike Somes, before being put back together. bassist
Written about nine months ago, the currently untitled
album
will
include re-recordings of the songs fr>3m their EP, 48 Weeks, Black and Blue, Jn
My
Head and Wasted.
old
Since recording the EP. Jacobs said Cartel has continued to
improve and expand
their sound.
“We’ve gotten quite a bit heavier, louder,” he said. “Everybody’s playing and singing has improved 100 per cent,
much
has just gotten so better within the last year. it
We've gotten closer and we’re not afraid to tell each other when we
‘Beating diabetes
and
“Two
different writers, a 50-year-
studio
drummer,
everyone a different background,” said Jacobs. “It never ends up the way you think it’s going to
comes
from
go.”
Jacobs said the band has been compared to a few popular acts.
“We’ve heard every comparison from The Killers to old ’60s pop. A lot
of people say
like older
U2, just
we even sound not so much the
stuff that
is
actually on
the EP,
first
full-length
album The me oands band’s
vocalist
and
guitarist,
though.”
has played over the past year, Jacobs said there were two that
Jacobs said the band’s diversity helps separate them from the oth-
we’ll be able to play in some decent-sized clubs and outdoor fes-
really stuck out in his mind.
opening for bigger bands. At couple thousand people would be nice, over the couple hundred that we’re used to.”
“We
did a couple of shows at Fiddlers Green in Cambridge,” he
ers.
“Everything,
I
think,
Cartel,” he said, “but
a country tinge,
and some
is
a
sounds
some of it
little
like
is
bluesy
faster punk-like.
over the place.” Cartel’s unique sound and diversity managed to land them a spot
Many
stations across the
ers
we have
a
different
picky
we
southern Ontario promotto take notice of Cartel’s
began
summer, and they
were offered spots to play concerts with popular bands at The Docks in Toronto, however, none of the proposals panned out.
I’m not going to be
“Promoters just dangle the offer
at this point.”
of you,” said Jacobs. “But, hopefully in the next few years in front
Out of the dozens of shows Cartel
least playing for a
.
Overall, Jacobs said there are a
few bands he would love to share the stage with sometime in Cartel's future.
“Foo Fighters, Pjlots
potential over the
sound, I ve been told we’re very commercial,” he said, “I don’t always think that’s the best thing to be told. But, I mean, radio play is radio play.
night
shows.”
country.
“Although
first
Stars Here, and then
It's all
on Internet radio
“The
was with The did a show with ’70s Canadian rock stars, Goddo and The Kings. The place was absolutely packed with 40year-olds. It was one of our better said.
some of it has
tivals,
Stone Temple and Pearl Jam, those are
probably
my
said, "but
I
favourite bands,” he
d like to do a
show with someone more Canadian, probably Our Lady Peace or Thomley (who played
at
Conestoga College on
Sept. 15).”
For more information on Cartel,
download their entire debut EP, go to their revamped website at or to
www.cartelband.com
treating
diabetes both depend on research.
CDA funding makes Dr.
it
possible.”
Daniel Otucker. research scientist
“
r»u~
_ for a new computer? (CSI) office manager Janie Renwick is ready and
Shopping
Conestoga Students u ' the
™ '^P Inc.
x
8 for sale
(Photo by Janet Morris)
willing to
answer ques-
the CSI office, located in 1B21. Prices range from $1,499 to $2,000 and each of the five models comes with a wireless mouse, Windows XP and in
a backpack.
Entertainment
SPOKE, September
19,
2005
— Page 17
Students can enjoy the Bard on a budget By LEE EVANS
Stratford
Do you want to hear the Barenaked Ladies for only $20? Are you looking for great entertainment on a budget? Then sign up for PlayOn. a new program from the aimed
Stratford Festival
between
adults
at
young
the ages of 18
and
29. If you are bored with television and fed up with the high cost of a night at the movies, then PlayOn
Launched
excitement of
world-class theatre for a
expensive
accommodations
One of the
for
Like
fordfestival.ca/playon.
the
in the
of Love.
banished duke
joined by
is
the confines of the court. This
much
is
like the drop-out generation
of the ’60s,
who
fled the establish-
ment for communes and free love. The actors wear clothes from the ’60s, and sing lyrics penned by
performance.
buy tickets with a and proof of age at the box office. There are no phone sales. The goal of the program is to also
Shakespeare to instrumental musiccomposed and recorded by one of Canada’s best-loved bands, The Barenaked Ladies. This pastoral romance, originally set in the Middle Ages, is a comedy of errors with mistaken identities, court intrigue, cross dressing, family conflict and above all, love. With theatre like this, who needs
credit card or cash
build life-long relationships with a
Antoni said generation, Cimolino, the festival’s executive
new
director.
come
As You
several disillusioned youth fleeing
set of eligible
teens
festival theatre is
which takes place
Summer
A
performance dates weekly. Tickets can be bought online or in person, with a limit of two per person, per
“Historically,
It,
Arden Forest of France, celebrating
During the festival season, which runs from April 19 to Nov. 6, the
You can
list-
the current productions at
main
performances. You can register free online at www.stratStratford
new
various
for
ings.
least
available
at
under
options, as well as restaurant
live,
mere $20
These are the tickets
festival posts a
Check online
www.stratfordfestival.ca
this past April, the fes-
per ticket.
only a 30- to 40-
breakfast included.
might be for you. tival offers the
is
minute drive from the college, depending where you live and what route you take. PlayOn .members can also take advantage of coupons offering savings on restaurants, accommodations and transportation deals. For those on a tight budget, the best deal is a former nurses’ residence (SGH Residence), which dorm-style rooms with offers
with
school groups,” said Kelly Teahen, media manager for the festival, “or
soap operas? Additional
parents bring their children.”
includes
According to an in-house survey,
Shakespeare
The Tempest,
fare
featuring
is
one of Canada’s most renowned
under 18, Teahen said, but in the 20s age group, it drops off due to
stage actors, William Hutt, in the
about one-fifth of the audience
lead role of magician Prospero. Also featured is Measure for
difficulty in accessing standard dis-
counts.
Traditionally,
discounts
those
were better for people who plan ahead or attend matinees. “Young people could buy student
could
tickets, but they w'ere usually the
seats off to the side,” she said, “not
very good seats.”
Similar
programs
have
offered by the Toronto
been
Symphony
and the National Art Centre
in
Ottawa, but the sale tickets are postoffers the
advantage of a two-week window, so that travel arrangements can be
made.
play Fallen Angels, which examines the strain placed on the
families.
Hello, Dolly!, the classic tale of
Both plays are written by Tennessee Williams, also known
reflects,
book A Streetcar Named which later became a block-buster movie starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. Those who prefer comedy would enjoy the Noel Coward for the
in
As You
Like
It,
playing at the Stratford
Festival until Oct. 30.
Measure, a dramatic study in public and private morality. If Shakespeare isn’t your cup of tea. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Orpheus and Avon Theatre Descending at the Tom Patterson Theatre both offer plots full of sexual tension, lies and dysfunctional
friendship
of two
The play
is based on classic fairy and what happens to four
tales
young
middle-aged
women when they learn handsome French lover they shared in their youth is coming to town for a visit.
adults after they get their
Two the
musicals are also included in
lineup,
upcoming 2006 season, running from May to November, the festival’s theme will be family
the
ties.
Corneille,
Fans of musicals should not miss Dolly Levi, the matchmaker “I’ve
woman who Into
the
always is
a
that drama, comedy and tragedy all have their roots in our relationships with those tied to us by blood. Shakespeare productions on the
musical
geared to young adults that is hip and funny, said Teahen, although it is
Monette
commented
a
arranges things.”
Woods
the
Festival director Richard
who
been
playbill include
Much Ado About
Nothing, Coriolanus, Henry IV, Part 1, and Twelfth Night.
not appropriate for very young
children.
and
ings from playwrights from around
world, including England’s Webster, France’s Moliere and
Norway's
If
you’re planning a to think
trip to
the Big Island any time soon, you
about learning the
traditional
Hawaiian
lan-
guage. Only 12
letters are used to make up all words. Accents, called macrons and glottals, can change the sound and meaning of two words spelled exactly the same. The alphabet is made up of five vowels: a, e, o, u; and seven i,
consonants: h, k, m, n, p, w. When planning a Hawaiian getaway, or any trip for that matter, learning the art of a unique language can be half the fun. I,
Source: Introduction Alexander
to
Hawaiian
Grammar,
by
Canada’s Peter Hinton. Tickets go on sale to the general public for the 2006 season Jan. 7, 2006.
For
more information go
www.stratfordfestival.ca.
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FUN FACT may want
South
Stratford’s 54th season has offer-
wish.
the
In
Oliver
Pacific.
married
Desire,
ed for the next day’s performances.
The PlayOn program
(Internet photo)
Dion Johnstone as Orlando and Sara Topham as Rosalind
to
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— SPOKE, September
19,
Sports
2005
Head-to-head: Blue Jays to soar or crash? Bright future By JON Only
Reality
By NICK CASSELLI
manager
in
fifth
in 2004, Jays have contended for the
ly
Card
and their won-loss record has been hovering around the .500 mark for the latter part of this season.
The Jays pitching
rotation
has
to staff all-star
of the
staff.
He won
the
Rookie of the Month for May and making him a candidate for Rookie of the Year.
Jays’ defence has been nothing short of amazing. Second base-
man Orlando Hudson likely
will
win the Gold Glove
most at his
position, while outfielders
Vernon Wells, Frank Catalanotto and Reed Johnson have been making highlight reel catches that they have no business making.
(Photo by Jon Yaneff)
Toronto Blue Jays infielders Russ Adams and Aaron Hill toss a ball after a catch during a 9-2 loss to the Washington Nationals
on May 22.
Two rookies
have made a
dif-
trying
to
ference in the Jays’ lineup have
Burnett,
included infielders Russ Adams and Aaron Hill. Adams has made
Konerko
several timely hits while Hill
the
team
after
made
coming up big
in
place
of injured third baseman Corey Koskie. This off-season is where
and
Indeed, the blue birds were soaring high jn 2005, providing fans with exciting and intense baseball,
and he
title
2006
or a playoff berth will
The harsh truth is that Toronto simply cannot compete with the AL East juggernauts Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Regardless of Toronto’s success 2005 they do not have the explosive offence and world class pitching that the Red Sox and Yankees
outfielder
Brian
Giles.
possess.
Ted
This would ensure the Jays have depth on both sides of the field, which would include a mix of veterans and youngsters to provide
who was
considered
Toronto's No. 2 starter
in the rota-
Lilly,
tion at the beginning of 2005, was most disappointing, posting an
ERA
team that hasn’t won the World Series since 1993.
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future
come accustomed
consider this
power department. Not a single player on the Jays’
the
phrase Blue-
but any fan with visions of a
Ted Lilly for parts of the season. Having a healthy staff should greatly improve their chances next Rookie pitcher Gustavo Chacin has been a major bright spot for the
their year.
looking at the 2005 season through the eyes of an optimistic Jays fan one would strong-
place in
been battered with injuries ace Roy Hailaday and 2004
common
a
When
American League East
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also struggled with clutch hitting and were lacking in
son.
due.
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ing Toronto
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Jays fans have
plan to try to produce a contender Toronto, so give credit where is
Next year This
J.P.
Rieciardi said he has a three-year
credit
'
a pessimist
Jays' general
posting win-loss records float-
ing around .500. In addition to inconsistent pitch-
YANEFF
wouldn't consider the Toronto Blue Jays true contenders in 2006 or 2007.
The
tent,
check
is
Sports
New
Will
GEDCKE
By TIM
NFL
Another
full
of is
underway, so fasten your seatbelts and get ready for' the ride to the
Super Bowl!
New
Just like last year,
England.
Pittsburgh and Indianapolis should
compete for the American Football Conference (AFC) title, while Philadelphia will look to run
away
with the crown in the National Football Conference (NFC).
The major omissions from last year’s Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots are the loss of Tedy Bruschi and Ted Johnson at linebacker, and Ty Law at comerHowever, they acquired back.
Chad Brown
to help
fill
the void at
Indianapolis,
In
Ravens are all about defence. With Ed Reed and Ray Lewis on the same defence, games involving the Ravens should be really low-scorThere are questions all over ing. the place on offence, mostly surrounding third-year quarterback Kyle Boiler. The addition of wide help a
Mason should
Derrick
receiver
but this team
little
is
all
about the defence.
led the
NFL
year.
ranked second
thing that cannot be
were
that the Bills in total
defence
last
With Pro Bowlers Takeo Spikes, Sam Adams and Nate Clements along with Troy Vincent returning, this defence will be
when they
kickers in the league.
eclipsed the 100-yard rushing
One team
has a shot of
that
dethroning the superpower
England It
is
is
New
the Pittsburgh Steelers.
difficult
for
any team to
improve on a 15-win, one-loss season. but this Steelers team could take a run at the lofty task. Their
defence
without
is,
superb, and
if
question,
Ben Roethlisberger
can have even close to the amount
Well, that has been cleared as
seven times in
1
1
One
picture.
mark
starts last year, is
the starter with Travis the
who
McGahee.,
Willis
Henry out of question
is
whether second-year quarterback J.P Losman can handle running an offence, but he can’t do worse than Drew Bledsoe did at times last year.
The Baltimore Ravens
will
pete for a playoff spot too.
comThe
Holmes
in just eight
games, so if he can stay healthy, he could come close to the 30-TD mark, and break his own singleseason record of 27. The Chiefs made many changes to their defence in the off-season, and how successful they are at keeping the opposing team off the scoreboard depends on how the new additions in
fit
with the team's style of play.
The Philadelphia Eagles made it to the Super Bowl last year, and are heavy favourites
repeat.
to
will
Any
if
he gets injured or strug-
team
gles, the
will lose a lot of
games, but if he plays to his potential, and works well with tight end Alge Crumpler, the Falcons will find themselves among the top of the
NFC
again
No team
finished
scored 15 touchdowns
up,
Moss; what
it’s
this year.
can
Randy
replace
just not possible. That
Minnesota Vikings are
the
Athletic director
Marlene Ford and rugby players volunteered their They helped
time at a barbecue at the recreation centre Sept. 10. raise nearly
$700
for the Athletic
Scholarship Fund.
Marc Bulger has proven he
well.
is
It
2002.
in
that
likely
this
is
Favre’s last season in the
points on the board. Their defence
Packers need to win
will likely struggle again, like
has
it
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved their defence over last year’s. They can stop teams from accumulating points with the likes of Ronde Barber, one of the game’s
for the Athletic
players the
cause,”
said
Ford.
becue
raised
at the recreation centre Sept.
$700
.
“We nearly for
the
second
of the men’s rugby
have
team, along with athletic director
straight year so our athletes
Marlene Ford, volunteered their time selling hamburgers and hotdogs between 10:30 a.m. and 3
money
p.m.
Second-year men's rugby player Russ Wykes said the barbecue was
win
scholarships.”
Varsity athletes can apply to win
scholarships later in the year.
way
rebuilding.
start
is
this year, or
The Packers’
bad, but the offence
very good.
A
is
future hall-of-fame
inductee, Favre has
weapons
in
such as Donald Driver, Bubba Franks and Ahman Green. offence,
this
to support not
year
straight
support
Scholarship Fund by having a bar-
a great
the
varsity sports
second
to
means
defence
in years past.
for
which
Brett
NFL, Green Bay
Bennett and wide receiver Nate Burlesson, the Vikings can put
“It’s great to
Ford said the second year of the event was a success once again.
may be
to age limitations as
Warner
have Daunte Culpepper runat quarterback, and along with running back Michael
Conestoga’s varsity sports teams
(Photo by Jon Yaneff)
succumbing
ning the show
see
Members
best receivers in the league,
still
By JON YANEFF
10
lot
can be a starting quarterback in this league after taking over for Kurt
$700 raised money
is
faced with this year. The Vikings
Barbecue helps
helped raise
depends on how quarMatt Hasselbeck reacts after a mediocre season last -year. Seattle and St. Louis will fight for supremacy in the NFC West. In St. Louis, the Rams’ time is now or never. Aging stars such as Isaac Bruce and Marshal Faulk are past their most productive days, and Tory Holt, while still one of the terback
troversy surrounding the Bills last
year?
A
year.
have trouble containing this offence. Their whole season rides
with 12 wins and only four losses. Priest
a quarterback
Throw
tough to crack again. Remember the running back con-
season.
describe the success of this team:
Running back Shaun Alexander is the team's most prolific player: he was only one yard short of the rushing title last year, and will compete for that crown again this
as explosive as Vick, any defence
helm along with one of the deepest receiving corps, which includes Deion Branch, Troy Brown, David Givens and Bethel Johnson. Adam Viniaterri remains one of the top
Last
in the conference final last and may do it again. Only two words are needed to
year,
on Vick;
into
every year with high expectations. ^
last
defence, but nothing any different than last year
work with. The Seattle Seahawks conic
Jevon Kearse and Li to Sheppard. The Atlanta Falcons met the
Michael Vick. With
who
last year, and has veteran receivers Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard to
year,
this
defensive players Brian Dawkins.
Tomlinson,
into the mix Antonio Gates at tight end along with quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Keenan McCardell, and San Diego has an offence that can compete with any team in the league. They still "have questions on
is
Pro-bowlers
be
all
New
running back LaDainian
The Buffalo Bills have a shot at making the playoffs as a wild card
One
ly
at
along with kicker David Akers, and
weapon
year with 17 touchdowns.
all
— Page 19
top cornerbacks, along with linebacker standout Derrick Brooks and defensive end Sirnion Rice. Quarterback Brian Griese appears to be approaching a peak in his career after an improved season
at
wide receiver and Brian Westbrook at running back is going to give opposing defences fits trying to stop them. Those three could easi-
their
is
McNabb
Owens
Eagles
England.
this year.
team with Donovan quarterback. Terrell
In the AFC West, the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs should compete for the division title. The Charger’s most effective
They will look forward to Nov. 9 matchup against
The defence may not be quite as good as last year, but should
MVP Tom Brady at the
pro-bowler
wide receivers Marvin Harrisson, Brandan and Reggie Wayne Stokeiy, and running back Edgerrin James. With an offence like they have, the Colts will win a lot of games simply by putting up monoffensively. numbers strous However, there are questions on defence which may prevent them from advancing to the Super Bowl.
overlooked
Super Bowl
this
Peyton Manning once again leads a including offence star-studded
linebacker.
remain among the better ones in the league. They still have two-time
2005
19,
England’s dynasty continue?
of success he had last year, team will be very', very good.
exhilaration,
season,
and
excitement
SPOKE, September
only var-
sity sports but also to
show school
spirit.
“I
love seeing students out for
events such as a barbecue because it
shows
that the school
community
committed as a whole," said Wykes. Ford said unfortunately the other varsity sports teams couldn't help because members were away at games. “The varsity players who couldn’t make it will be asked to help at is
really
others events throughout the year,”
she said.
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