Market brings cultural diversity Kensington Market
Spoke
TO. demonstrates how different
in
ethnic groups
can happily
United Way misses target Campaign falls short of goal
co-exist.
A
learning
newsroom
for
during a year of natural disasters.
Ntwt College plans more parent nights
2]
Event gives parents a chance to
journalism students
investigate possible paths for their children.
New* Monday, January
2006
16,
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
38th Year
— No. 2
Federation of Students fears Liberal grants backfire
will By
BRANDON WALKER
spent $13 billion a year for childcare and
Leader
Liberal
promised into
his party
if
power
known
Paul
Martin voted baek
is
they'll introduce grants,
make
as the 50/50 plan, to
post-.seeondary
education more affordable. Martin said the grants could put an extra $3,000 in students' final
A
pockets
in
their
and
first
year of school.
two-year tuition freeze will be
lilted
in
groups,
September and some such as the Canadian
Federation of Students, have concerns the Liberal's grants could actually
promise
re-elected the Liberals
an additional $6 between now and 2015. They currently have an agreement billion
with Quebec that supports the development of early learning and child-care for families, and other provinces have agreed in principle. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper said one of the problems with the Liberal's child-care plan is funding goes directly to the
the
day-care centres and wouldn’t help stay-at-home parents or tho.se who hire a babysitter.
rai.se tuition.
"That's entirely possible and
it's
definitely a concern." said
Soule, the
George national chairman of the
Canadian Federation of Students, in a story in the Toronto Star. The Canadian Federation of Students' website said they represent more than 500,000 students
The Canadian Federation of Students’
website pro-
vides students with a unit-
ed voice
dealing with
in
the provincial and federal (Photo by Jon Yaneff)
government.
Irom over 80 post-secondary institutions acro.ss Canada. They pro\
if
to invest
Model of success
ide students with a united voice in
with
dealing
provincial
the
and
into the
federal government.
On
the other hand, the president
Student Alliance
of the College
Matt
(CSA),
Jackson,
said
he
would help boost
thinks the grants
Harper promised to put funding hands of parents instead. If the power, into voted Conservatives would give parents $100 a month for each child under six years old.
would go
It
tow'ard
Jackson, also the vice-president of Conestoga Students Inc. and a
“formal daycare, a babysitter, neighbourhood child care or helping one parent stay at home.” NDP Leader Jack Layton prom-
management
ised to invest $1.8 billion in child
student at the college, did agree
care this year, with annual increases of $250 million over the next
wouldn’t
and
enrolment
cause
tuition rates to climb.
business
third-year
that
each school
power “But
to set their 1
hope
that
have the
will
own it
tuition fees.
wouldn’t (raise
the cost of tuition),’’ said Jackson.
NDP
website says
be “targetthe federal funding ed at licensed, high-quality, nonwill
Students should
“Up
of 16 col-
(child-care) spaces annually after
Conestoga,
23
sometimes federal, government. David Naylor, the University of Toronto president, was quoted in the story saying the grants could be
taken into account
when
the school
determines tuition costs.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) put $1 .5 billion toward making tuition and worker training more affordable when they rewrote the last Liberal
budget and their website
said they “have
more work
would put
at
toward post-secondary education if they’re voted into power. With the upcoming election, Jan. least $1.5 billion
They would
akso increase the
by $1,000 “phased in over four years in order to help lower-income families cover child-care costs and meet
federal child tax credit
other essential expenses.”
Layton also promised
to stop the
dismantling of Canada's medicare. On top of that, he promised to stop federal
money
transfer
going
toward any profit-making, private insurance system and going to any doctors in that system. Martin promised that the Liberals will
to do.”
Harper, on the other hand, promised the Conservatives
that.”
not only maintain medicare
but also reduce wait times in hospitals by adding more doctors and nurses.
The Liberals
also plan to
expand home health-care
services.
The Conservative’s website says one of
its
goals
is
to reduce long
23, party leaders are trying to persuade voters they can steer the
wait times in hospitals by implementing a maximum wait time
Here are some of their promises if
guarantee. There
they’re voted into power. Martin said his party has already
care
country in the right direction.
was no mention
if
Harper intends to privatize health if
his party is voted into
or maintain medicare.
power
paying close attention to due
As of January 2006, students are being penalized with a fine for any overdue resources.
a non-profit association
including
start
tee.
ty,”
councils and more than 100,000 students, to the provincial, and
MEGHAN KRELLER
dates set by the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), said Tessa Dueck, chair of the LRC’s fines commit-
According to the website, this investment “would create 200,000
I’d envision (the
that acts as the voice
leges,
The
By
profit child care.”
how
effects of the grant).’’ is
three years.
LRC implements new fines
so
“That’s not
CSA
Architecture/construction engineering technology students, from left. Shaun Smith, Aaron Engel, Maria Maschio and Seb Urban presented their retirement home model in front of family and friends during an elaborate presentation in Room 1E05 in December. For additional photo see Page 5.
until
now
there have not been any library fines
students had overdue books there
if
was no penal-
she said. “This has proven to be a problem
because there is no incentive for the books to come back in.” Instead of students paying attention to the return times, they were holding onto the resources until they were finished with them, she explained. Obviously other students were getting frustrated because the materials they needed weren’t available. “So we actually had a lot of students asking us to
have fines,” Dueck said. The main problem the LRC was experiencing was with the shorter term reserve items.
“They tend to be high-demand items,” .she said. “They are usually needed by a whole class at the same time.” These fines should not be taken lightly, said Dueck. As long as a fine is on an account, that student’s library privilege will be blocked. Fines range from as as 25 cents per day to $l per hour for some of the short-term reserve items. All fines accumulate to
little
varying
maximum
(Photo by
amounts.
“Once the maximum fine has been reached and the book still hasn’t been returned it will go to the collection agency,” she explained. “That reflects
on the
Meghan
Kreller)
January 2006, the Learning Resource Centre has implemented fines for overdue
As
of
resources.
student’s credit rating for seven years.”
The money
collected with the
new
fines will
go
fund administered by the college. If the LRC needs any resources they can access some of the funds from that reserve. into a reserve
“Indirectly, the
money
gets used to purchase
new
materials for the library,” she said.
Conestoga’s library to
LRC
implement
is
the last
fines.
community college
Page 2
— SPOKE, January
16,
News
2006
2006 United Way campaign
Now deep thoughts ...with Random
Conestoga College
questions answered by
may
By PAIGE HILTON
random students
year as chair of United Way campaign, Darcelle Watts did something new. In the second last week of November, two weeks after the official end of the campaign, she sent out a reminder to all full-time her
In
What do you do
benefit from early planning
last
Conestoga’s
to beat the
winter blues?
faculty saying
make
and party. It’s too cold to be outside and don’t want to be in school.” Matt Rideout, second-year mechanical engineering “Drink
was not too
it
late to
a pledge.
emphasize
to
that
your
just as important to help out local
community
as
com-
to help
it is
it’s
munities elsewhere,” Watts said. “It’s
something
we might do
again in
future years just as a reminder.”
The
final
tally
for the college’s
Way campaign
is
$37,260.
as
well
Conestoga
as
The
organizations,
hockey game.”
the
Kyle Burrell, first-year
LASA
it’s
too
late,
but
it’s
never
approximately $37,000. Before passing the torch
to the
The Chartwell’s events
at
all
campuses raised $575. CSI
also held fundraising events with
make some suggestions
to improve campaign and include more students in the years to come. She said she would like to see CSI included in campaign planning in the spring and pointed out the
the
school could run fundraising activstudents
for
ities
starting
in
September instead of only during the two-week campaign. “(We want) to continue to work on a good thing,” she said. “We have a lot of advantages working with stu-
House, a women’s
services students volunteered their
dents including social services stu-
name a few. The initial
crisis shelter, to
Watts said two second-year social
We
dents.
have close
human
time during the campaign to raise
dents,
goal for the campaign
money
community
was $45,000 and Watts said there are a few reasons the target wasn’t
Kristin
tion of things.
Shawn Cooper,
A
lot
who
of people
Door 4 on Oct. 27. Beimes and Dana Chmielak inside
Way.
raised $7 1 for the United
we
to
6,000 stu-
services students and
services
students
could get more involved
that
in help-
ing with this campaign.”
Watts said she did not realize they could collect that amount in a short period of time. “If we had students to do that every day of the campaign we could rai.se much more (for the charity),” she said.
Watts said for students
would be beneficial working on the cam-
it
paign to take bus trips to local United Way organizations to see
what they are working
first-hand for.
CSI Christmas Wishtree best ever
first-year nursing
By TIFFANY MCCORMICK
whelmed by
students’ kindness.
“People were very generous
Conestoga Students
was successful with
“Put
amount of contribuwhich was
for the
tions received to date,
next campaign chair. Watts plans to
too late.”
three
Award
next campaign.
“The United Way is down in most communities by varying amounts depending on what their initial target was. It’s probably a combina-
boots.”
over and
“Within this sector, we were awarded the Education Award in recognition of the effort and enthusiasm displayed this year in expanding the campaign to actively include students, CSI and retirees,” Watts said. Conestoga also received a Merit
of Waterloo Region, the Ontario March of Dimes and Anselma
reached.
wear my rubber
“If
someone can help out, great, if not it’s by no means downplaying what we’ve received. Sometimes people think our two-week campaign is
similar event will take place for the
local non-
schools
social services like the
response from her reminder.
and
The United Way helps profit
and watch
its
Food Bank
Way; by the United Cambridge-North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, GuelphWellington and Perth-Huron.
“Stay indoors, drink beer
Kitchener- Waterloo surpassed
including a barbecue, haunted house and a Halloween bash. The United Way Games planned by the First Year Council were cancelled because of a lack of students signing up for the event. Watts said, but with more advanced planning a
college supports four regions
helped
foundations
of
proceeds going to the United Way,
Students Inc. (CSI) events.
Jim Barlow,
school boards and the college.
Way
However, the United
mately $14,000 this past year. Watts said she received a good
we’re trying
campuses
first-year police
Laurier University, the two local
it.”
goal of $5.55 million by approxi-
That includes the Chartwell’s events held at Guelph, Doon and Waterloo
tobogganing.”
so that could
be a part of
been a very unique year for
“It’s
United
“Play pond hockey, snowboarding and go
of) the earth-
(in Pakistan),
port, (as
quake
people contributing to charities and
I
technology robotics and automation
do victims
Conestoga College was also recognized by the United Way with the Education Award at the United Way donor breakfast on Nov. 25. The college belongs to the education consortium consisting of the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid
normally contribute to one charity maybe have spread it out this year because there have been so many natural disasters worldwide and it’s still going on. (Victims of hurricane) Katrina still need a lot of sup-
in
get into
a good movie and
my
pyjamas.”
Janie Baker, first-year nursing
Inc.
(CSI)
their
2005
Christmas Wishtree. Each year CSI puts up Wishtree to help Conestoga dents in financial need.
dren ages newborn to
1
It is
2
stu-
for chil-
who might
not have a very plentiful Christmas.
CSI
office
Renwick,
said
The campaign has been least
10
in exis-
years
and
Renwick said the 2005 campaign was the first year CSI did not have to buy any gifts. There were 58 cards placed on and all of them were taken.
the tree
manager,
Janie
The cards contain
she
over-
gender and a few
feels
tree
CSI donates a
R Us
Toys
year.”
tence for at the
cards are not taken from the
If this
a child’s age,
gift ideas.
so
gift certificate to
that
every child
receives a present. “It’s
amazing not
anything,”
Of
Renwick
the Wishtree
Renwick “It’s
said
it is
to
have
to
buy
said.
campaign
itself,
a great idea.
a perq at Christmastime.”
Renwick
said money around Christmas can be tight so the Wishtree helps families with kids.
“Get active, go running and go to the gym.”
Jason
Bartlett,
first-year
LASA
“Go and play with
in
the
snow
my friends.” Meghan Pembleon, first-year human resources (Photo by Mike Bors)
A Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
Jason
Bartlett (sitting),
Nixon, a
massage
a
first-year
little
to the
left
law and security police foundations student, relaxes with Darren Zone held in December.
therapist, at the Stress Free
News
16,
2006
— Page 3
Two
Is re-gifting
graphic design students win first place for logos
tacky?
really
SPOKE, January
By VANESSA PARKER With all the presents unwrapped and the holiday season behind us. the beginning of the new year
some ot us wondering what do with those gifts received that we know we’ never use, or just leaves
By DENISE MULLER
to
As
1 1
plain don’t like.
The act of .saving a gift given to you and then pa.ssing it on to .someone ekse may .seem tacky and a social taux pas, but
both
used.
they each
University
said
it’s
nice to have your
"That’s our logo.
Guelph
and
It’s
there for awhile,” .she
student
she doesn’t
.said
called
for Hespeler
McCoy’s for a Cambridge
work displayed for an actual company and it’s a good opportunity.
category.
ot
Lane
Tricia
2005 when
place for their
was
Softball and
McCoy
Giving gifts already enjoyed should not be participant
28.
first
Solutions.
not a w'ay to get rid of
in this
won
company
hand-me-downs.
Re-gitting
community.
Giehler’s logo
Minor
has not been opened or
included
it’s
your
logos.
has
It is
.sec
Gichicr and Lisa McCoy, second-year graphic design
$250 each) on Nov.
been universally adopted by North Americans. The act of re-gifting is giving a that
be able to
to
students, got that opportunity (and
1
gift
in the
Li.sa
becoming
is
it
work
more widely acceptable. The temi re-gifting, llrst coined 0 years ago by the comedian Jeiry Seinfeld,
a graphic design student,
always good
going to be .said. “I’m
kind of honoured, actually.”
feel
guilty about giving a gift already
“Once a
given.
gift is given, it’s the
recipients’ gift to
CAMBRIDGF.
do with as they
wish," she said.
solutions
inc.
already have a certain item and are given it again, what’s the
Gerald Ford, the president of
point in keeping it?" asked Lane. She said her piirents will keep
Cambridge Solutions, said he used to work at the college and has
"If
I
unwanted gifts and all they do
in their linen clo.set
always had a fondness for the
take up space.
is
graphic design program. “So, when I started
d rather be tacky and re-give a
“I
pre.sent then store
it
in
thinking about logos, 1 knew that there was a graphic design department,” he said. “I have someone that works
a clo.set for
years.” If you are hesitant to re-gift there are certain guidelines that etiquette experts have laid out to ensure that
for
know
something you
if it is
Second, make sure the item i^ its
goes
to the col-
job designing the logos.
“There were So many to pick
instructions if applicable.
summertime,
“Whereas, Solutions)
Burt said the students did a great
box and
original
still
committee as Burt.
the recipient will really like.
new with
who
Craig Burt, president of Hespeler Minor Softball, got involved through Ford, who is on the same
pass on the rewrapped
present only
...
lege here.”
the act of re-gifting goes smoothly. First,
me
Craig Burt president of Hespeler Minor Softball, and Gerald Ford, president of Cambridge Solutions^"^ Inc., awarded graphic design students Lisa Giehler and Lisa McCoy $250 each for their logo designs. from,” he said. “It’s unbelievable “And what was the really interestthink about what it was really what we had to go through to try ing thing about (the Cambridge going to look like.” and get a winner, but these two Solutions logo) was that we really Both logos will be printed on girls have done a fantastic job.” didn’t have a consensus of opinion shirts, hats and letterhead and will There were 30 different designs because a whole slew of people appear on websites. for each logo. liked different things.” “You’ll actually start seeing them Ford said it was easier to pick the if you go to Cambridge. You’ll see Hespeler Minor Softball logo people wearing them in the malls,” because there was a specific target he said. “If you go out to any of the in mind. ballparks in the
Ford said they took an hour and a half to look at each logo, and got other people’s opinions and feedback on them. “What I did was put them all on a pool table and had people walk by and kind of vote on them,” he said.
is a little
Ford
ic,”
(McCoy)
said.
ended
(Cambridge bit more gener“That’s why up winning,
because I picked it.” Ford said he and Burt wanted to use the logos for marketing and a certain target audience.
“Therefore,
we
really
had
to
you’ll see the Hespeler Minor Softball ones on all the kids.” Ford said there will be about 500 kids and 100 coaches sporting the
logo next season. He said new gear be printed with the logo every
will
single year.
“So, after awhile, there will be thousands of them out there.”
Next, do not re-gift something
was handmade or created
that
per-
@
sonally for you.
and probably the most
Lastly
remember who
important rule,
gave you the present originally so
Ontario
you do not end up giving the pres-
The minimum wage is going up.
ent back to the original sender.
Smith,
Kelly
a
of
resident
Guelph who has been re-giving rewraps
said she
years,
for
gifts
impersonal
chocolates or
items
like
toiletries.
much
always get so
“I
only
chocolate
which I don’t need include one of the extra
for Christmas
so
I’ll
'
boxes as part of a birthday present,” said Smith.
know
me
I
will
If
someone I more than
“If
enjoy the
have no problem re-giving the
General
Minimum Wage
item.”
Smith gift
.said
she finds re-giving a
easier than
exchanging
returning
it
per
or
week
Liquor Server
Hunting & Fishing Guides: five
than
consecutive
hours
or during
for less
in
a day
a school holiday
“Re-gifting
convenient
is
Hunting & Fishing Guides: for five or more hours in a day whether or not the hours are consecutive
Homeworkers
(people
doing paid work
home
tor
in their
an employer)
Current
wage
rate
$7.45/hour
$6. 95/hour
$6. 50/hour
$37.25
$74.50
110%
of the
minimum wage
$7. 75/hour
$7. 25/hour
$6.75/hour
$38.75
$77.50
110%
of the
minimum wage
you already have a nice presFeb.1, 2006
ent ready to give,” she said.
new eBay survey of more 500 Americans, more than
In a
than
Students under 18 and working not more than 28 hours
it.
because you save time shopping since
you're an employer, here's what you need to know.
gift
wage
rate
half said they’ve re-gifted presents
they didn’t want.
And
1
1
per cent
of those surveyed said they sell
those
unwanted
now
On
February 1 2006, the general minimum wage will increase to $7.75 per hour from the current rate of $7.45 per hour. Another increase will follow bringing the general minimum wage to $8.00 per hour on February 1, 2007. ,
To find out more about how the new minimum wage guidelines affect employers and employees, call or visit the Ministry of Labour web site.
presents
online. If
you
just can’t
stomach the
Paid for by the Government of Ontario
idea of rewrapping and handing off an
unwanted
always donate utable charity.
it
gift,
you can
to a local rep-,
1
-800-531 -5551
www.labour.gov.on.ca/info/minimumwage
— SPOKE, January
Page 4
The year With each new year comes
common among
feeling of hope.
New
year's resolutions arc
many
people, but w'hat about the institution that so
students
second home?
call their
Conestoga College
is
changes. Not only has a to
change
for
new
a
Commentary
2006
16,
welcome
any other, where plans and actions make
a place, like
new semester begun,
new year has opened
but a
a
door
these changes.
One of the
2006
hottest topics for
up and students
don't
still
is
the tuition fee thaw. Costs will be going
know by what
percentage.
Students are supposed to trust that college systems are
when
but feeling blind
There are people
it
comes
to placing a dollar value
in this college
who
and reasonable,
fair
on education
is
unjust.
have the power to ask questions to those
with high-standing government status and sometimes
seems
it
as
though these
questions have been ignored. increase will students be facing in September? Students
What percentage
deserve more than last-minute responses and college officials should be get-
some answers.
ting
Another topic up for discuss
year
this
whether or not Conestoga
is
going to be expanding as President John Tibbits has said
For nearly four years there has been University Heights campus. Last is
desired on vacant land across from
Talk will only go so far until that
supposed
is
Conestoga purchasing the
Now
happened.
Highway 401,
it
becomes
banter.
expansion
as well as expanding the
No, expansion
something
isn’f
to take five years to
If college officials are
where
the
The
to give students opportunities to
more time than some students want
taking
have
talk about that finally
really
Guelph campus.
college’s
is
week
is
in the past.
that
five-year strategic plan
advance
their education is
to wait.
can happen overnight, but does
it
really
Watch, as for their next trick these clowns try to win an
do?
thinking of expanding everything at once,
problem of time and money
maybe
that
evolving from. Start sooner and
is
Playing with health
expand quicker.
who would like to advance their education now - not from now when they are already working and trying to pay loans.
There are students years
There
is all sorts
new
Construction of the
and a
labs
The
bistro,
centre
five
of land and campus space Just waiting to be developed -
do something with
this year,
among
- which
student centre
other things
will cost
-
will contain
new computer
the next 10 years
-
something students are paying for out of a mandatory $60 fee that can be found on each students' tuition bill. Progression of the centre was
made quickly. It was discussed, - and construction began.
students voted
a majority in favour of the centre It’s
how something like when the money for
interesting to see
be turned into action ets.
Perhaps,
when
it
comes
to
the idea of a it is
new
coming out of
students’ pock-
system
is
feeling generous, but
it
is
not
is
be complaining. Sure I was in some pain, however, the little girl
arm
many
a chance that Conestoga
may be rated No.
community colleges
other
in this
1
for seven
again this year, but after
I
giving students
education and to
The new year
some answers,
start
is full
having a
to start
far.
In
is
2006 Conestoga should
expanding
real standing with the
of promise and so
room
we
in
hopes of advancing
new government.
Conestoga College.
lay in the
procedure like
floor
rotating
it
U.S. it
cost for a
an American hospital
in
don’t have insurance?
I,
if
you
for one,
am
glad that I’ve never had to find out. I
suppose people can argue that can’t put a price
would put
my
in
me
tage of their
But with
be the
own system
that
may be
own
health.
trip after
have to hand out dollar
needs defi-
Perhaps
if
we
obliged to take
delivering
few seconds past
life
but one of these days
more than a
unnerving.
expectancy,
is
but for those
guilty of
it,
we
love.
when we
step
who
may
not be there anymore and there
isn’t
any amount of money
can pay
all
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as are others,
son that you loved most and
likely
them
life,
cradled you under his or her arm
my
could schedule
to skip
if
off that scanning bed that one per-
Hours of business for emergency rooms are another thing I don’t
would prefer just
be more
not just for the simple fact to live a
know I’m
more than
don’t
of ourselves,
healthy
I
I
after dollar.
we would
cai'e
injury or death could be redirected to
I
emerge,
did have to hand
out a few dollars
another emergency room, and thus a
understand. If
to
l^i'ip
needle. I’m grateful that
first to
or a loved one from serious
little
it
scan after scan and needle after
improvement. The idea that the
emergencies,
on your health
I’d
our system makes
if
easier for people to take advan-
dollars, $5,000,
camera?
say that our
remarkable.
How much does
perhaps
$10,000 for each pass through the
how
would have cost just see a triage nurse if I was living
in the
this
One thousand
ambulance
to
scanning bed
wallet anywhere else.
should have been thinking of
how much
CT
Spoke
editor. Letters
No unsigned
is
I
wondered what kind of a dent a
nite
welcome
Spoke welcomes
are
I
Perhaps instead of complaining,
you
Letters are
but as
Band-aid, painkiller or inoculation
province.
All talk and no action won’t get anyone very start
under her mom’s
embarrassment for vomiting
advantage of without realizing
seven years in a row in the top spot, Conestoga doesn’t seem to be better off than
in
on'the emergency
as saying the Ontario college
1
venous and a plastic urinary tract, coughing and hacking as she enjoyed her smoke, 1 wondered
really should-
I
that
When I passed an elderly woman hooked up to an intra-
when
n’t
lucky
was quoted
article, Tibbits
- which have rated Conestoga the No. college in Ontario in a row - are supposed to help bring funding to the school.
There
think that
more convenient time
adheres to the hospital’s schedule.
surroundings
a form of motivation. One-time funding
this as
(KPIs) years
made me
my
accompany my discomfort. The amount of things that we take
one of the worst-funded systems and Key Performance Indicators
is
the reality of
a
was
brought some feeling of guilt to
enough. This should be a year for change.
2005 Spoke
it
money, students are more easily persuaded than
and grants are great when the government
In a
about the amount of time
that hid cradled
student centre can
the government.
College officials could see'
together rather than hold off until
of a local
taking to see the triage nurse
started last year.
more than $3 million over
is
-
sat in the waiting area
I
emergency room complaining
it.
- which
election.
Commentary
Recently
someone who was
lost
I
a very important part of
life,
was and who
am
I
ing exactly what he while he was doing it. haled him for that.
my
who
I
1
today.
would approach
the
was doing felt that if
1
it
was
his loss
he would have to deal
other to
me
to
or acknowledge that what he did
was wrong, then
Opinion
and
with his
actions.
apologize or to forgive. 1
many
realize
Some
to share in
from
the
I
never had the chance to say
goodbye. Nov. 13,
2(K)5,
I
1
in. I
and
have come to learn and
1
that I
would like no one makes I
wrong
has already been made.
First,
have
I
learned
I spent so much time being upset with this person for what he had
me
to
over the years.
He had manipulated me, used me as leverage or to manipulate others
and he had hurt
my
feelings
know-
times,
me and do
times he tried to love
by me. This brings me to my most important point. right
and
final
which
son,
I
now
I
loo short
realize
born,
it
person weren’t
he
is
wasn’t
I
knew
.so
stub-
so proud
would have apologized
he
for every-
thing he had done.
But he was stubborn and proud and knew it would prevent him from making things right. never I
I
got past that and
I
was
remembered
that
angry
so.
sorry,
that
and
was
1
me
he
eouldn't be the
1
1
I'm writing this because want people to remember that time Hies. Holding a grudge or being angry with someone doesn't do 1
anybody any good and
it
never
resolves anything.
belter person.
Life
couldn't
bring
myself to approach this person and tell him didn't care about what had happened in the past or what he had done to me. couldn't tell him forgave him for everything and how we should just move on, and that was my biggest mistake. missed out on my chance to have a real relationship with this 1
held a grudge because
that if this
life
for.
was
between us, but do know that sometimes somebody has to step up to the plate and say "I love you."
never too early or too soon to be the bigger person. is
1
1
the
apologizing to me, telling
held a giudge against this per-
I
you
that
good
the
any good.
^nuch
should not waste your emotions being angry.
remember
person and have spent a lot of time thinking about why. don't blame mysell tor what happened
to
absolutely hell-bent on this person
1
have, or hope-
fully has the time to rectify a
done
This loss was the hardest thing have dealt with at this point in my
hopes
same mistakes
that
changed my life forever. Since that day have had a lot of time to sit and think about what went wrong and how would carry on with my life from here on
life
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I
myself
britig
had drained myself, of energy lime and time again because was so angry. know now it did nobody 1
of these things
forced to a hospital bed, and then this life.
things.
thought of him.
I
couldn't
It
1
The last time saw this person, he was a strong man. But then he was
every lime I
come apologize
he wouldn't
Steph Baulk
had not .seen this particular perin over live years. We had left things on bad terms and neither of 1
son us
2006
16,
too precious to be stubborn
Life is once a very important part of
SPOKE, January
I
I
I
I
My
is too short and loo hard to without the people you love. take what I'm telling you and
live ,So
someone
that special
tell
much
they
mean
to
you.
one you're sorry or
how
just
someyou for-
tell
that
give them.
Don't make the same mistakes waited much too long and was too late. You don't have to 1
did.
1
I
be.
pants:
life in
hand-me-downs to personal style Over winter break I had the chance to see many movies. King Kong was awesome but 1 figure out how Naomi Watts went through the whole three hours without a scratch and an
couldn't
(Photo by Jon Yaneff)
Proud presenters Tristan
Harwood, Chris Beach and Dan Twomey present
Taking pride The
Who ultimately
step to solving your prob-
first
lems is admitting that you actually have a problem. During the past Conestoga semesters at three College, I’ve finally realized what
mine
My
is.
1
have to
predicament
say,
it
that
is
wasn’t easy. I
am
7.
suffers in the
end?
a jour-
Opinion ism is that you need sources to give you information for your stories. Real people are the meat and bones of every story a journalist writes. What’s so bad about that, you ask? It’s
when
games Like waiting two
those sources play
mately his or her career, suffers if people withhold or give inaccurate information.
When
the editor sees
son gives the journalist false or con-
reporter will be reprimanded at the
reporting on.
flicting information, then blames the journalist for not doing an accurate
very
be
fair
I’ve taken pride in every story I’ve
written over the months, though
I
admit there were some that didn’t meet my standards of quality. Nonetheless, I’ve put my heart and will
soul into
what
I
if
Or when
staff juggles
a corpora-
the journalist
previous para1 I
have misled you. The harsh reality about joumalI
tion’s
a per-
about the company, despite the story being about that corporation’s prod-
graph has led you to believe that actually enjoy being a journalist, apologize.
research job.
Or when
that, I
do and, for
the
decline the interview.
five or six different people, only to have the final person say there isn’t any valuable information
take pride.
However,
the journalist back, merely to
between
uct or services.
These are happened to with Spoke.
all
situations that
have
me in the time I’ve been
of
the
who
survive a
summer
sep-
and
This was
Travelling Pants, the story of four
when
the anti-fashion
the height of fashion and an
was
missing information or there’s a question about how accu-
the story
rate
is
or credible
least. It’s
get around this
the
story
is,
the
hard for journalists to
when
they have daily
or weekly deadlines, and sources
games with reporters. What’s the moral of this story? Journalists may be informationhungry, hounding pitbulls who don’t leave people alone and can’t take no for an answer, but they have jobs to do. Reporters don’t want to be that way, but they have deadlines to meet. So, be nice to reporters. Not all of them are jerks. play
choice in I
girl. I
“Looking back
now
was required
pants I’ve worn and where they
first
didn’t get
my
first
with
golden back
the
of miles behind those greasy
By far my favourite work pants were the maroon pleated-front and tapered leg number from Tim Hortons, nothing made me feel more like an old lady than those
much
pants.
outgrown them
use before
I
had
much of
a factor
of
growing up since my siblings had worn most of my pants before
tle
they landed in
my
Hand-me-downs
my
suits
let
me
before
either that or the
middle
shins.
I traded in the uniforms for and dress pants to fit in with the office environment I worked
wear.
are pretty stan-
dard in a family with four kids. It was around the age of nine when I began to express myself
was
skirt that fell to the
Heading into college I got a litmore serious about what to
dresser.
my mom would choose my own pants
It
granny
as a baby.
Fashion wasn’t
after
at
pair of pants probably
have taken me.
My
many uniforms
wear
counters.
many
think of the
the
best
pocket. Those pants went through a lot
to
to
arches embroidered on
go with everything.” started
the
attire.
can’t forget the
number complete
I
flower print stirrups don’t
I
Army was
jobs, including a high-waist grey
understand why red
the paper, people will
cal!
to
school.
Sisterhood
the
until,
scrubs
each
weeks
is
was
of course, hospital tear-away warm-up pants took over the halls at high find
should be important to them. Some would argue the newspaper itself, because if people are ques-
and accurate in every story I write, no matter how I feel about the topic I’m found,
Heading into my teen years the key to looking cool was the tightest, flared-leg, black pants I could
Salvation
important thing about being a journalist, I’ve
together.
were big in films like Madagascar and March of the Penguins and made me wish I had one as a pet. Surprisingly, the movie that made me reflect on my life most
old pair of ’70s jeans from
with
past the story’s deadline to
they
brushed
arated but linked through a pair of
any sort of question. The most
reporters.
noise
legs
jeans they take turns wearing in hopes the pants will bring luck to
few fun-
be balanced in my writing. I’ve been advised to never hesitate to ask
Penguins, a stout and stately ani-
cool
the
of the accurate information, they lose out on the information that
end up not of reading the paper anymore. I would argue the reporter suffers, because his or her story, and ulti-
to
made when your
Corduroys were a fun choice
friends
tioning the credibility and accuracy
the college. I’ve learned a
ulous.
necessarily go with everything.
would say the readers, because when a story doesn’t have
my two-and-a-half years at
damental things about what it means to be a journalist. I’ve been taught the ethics of an honest reporter and
considering
Opioioo
Some all
Jason Sonser
nalist.
During
left,
criticized profession
a
in
their
immaculate hairstyle. Vince Vaughn was hilarious in the Wedding Crashers, which also included my favourite up-andcoming actress, Rachel McAdams, who always looks genuine and fab-
mal,
Jess French, Josh Blackler, models in the E-wing cafeteria Dec.
Architecture/construction engineering technology students, from
Janet Morris
in.
wonder
I
this
if
time of
what
I
I
my
back on and cringe at
will look life
wore or
if
I
will
think
heading into a new school year. Looking back now I understand
about the places I was and the people I met and all the memories
why
I
red flower print stirrups don’t
made.
2
— SPOKE, January
Page 6
More the
MOLSON
than 600 people attended
held
night
parents'
first
Conestoga College on Dee.
The
News
2006
annual parent night successful
First By JON
16,
at
7.
was
objective of the event
to
pro\ ide parents and future students
with an opportunity to learn more
about
programs
different
the
offered
Parents'
college.
the
at
night also gave Conestoga's faculty
and cuiTcnt students an opportunity to con\erse with interested high school students. Every program was represented as well as many of financial
student
services,
disability
aid,
CSI,
life,
including
services,
college's
the
All parents
etc.
with children taking Grade
English
the
in
Avon
Waterloo and school boards
were
1
1
or
1
Wellington,
Maitland invited
to
attend.
“Applications for
post-secondary education are due early 2006, so
students are busy comparing schools, checking out academic programs
and
trying to
choose the (Photo by Jon Molson)
best option.” Leanne Holland Brown, student
Leaune Holland Brown
al
student
life
fund
Paul Osborne, Conestoga's director of marketing, said parents’ night
college
goal of selling the to both parents and stuits
dents.
"Judging
comments from
by
grateful parents, the night
was an
enormous success,” he
“Many
of the parents
I
said.
talked to
seemed
Work
came up
Initiative,
with various ideas to showcase Conestoga's appeal as a post-secondary provider. Osborne, who is also the director of athletics and recreation, said there
was a very good reason
holding this event for the ‘Parents are the
encers
when
it
first
number 1 comes to
for
time. influ-
their
for the
said parents’ night allowed for questions and concerns to be properly addressed. “Comments I received from fac-
child’s future
ulty were very positive. Unlike VIP day where a couple of thousand students come onto our campus and
life
Osborne
basically
he said. “So
tunity to ask in-depth questions of
guidance and a place to ask questions, because their children aren't
said.
to
sure which educational path to fol-
sets
plan the entire evening. Osborne,
opening the college to parents would be an excellent opportunity for them to investigate possible pathways; and
faculty.” at parents’ night
was
along with a co-operative program
between
the
college
and
local
school boards, called the School-
low.
So we decided
that
grab some information
and run, parents’ night allowed
child's post-secondary education,"
are looking for
“As parents become more and
more
left and have had the oppor-
many
college to showcase our
excellent programs.”
were
His role
relations
and annu-
parents’ night.
officer, at
almost relieved as they thrilled to
Himmelman, alumni
co-ordinator at Conestoga College, converses with Monica
co-ordinator College
accomplished
life
in-
depth conversations to occur,” he “So, a faculty
member may
that
only makes sense
it
we cater to that and
them
invite
answer their questions.” Leanne Holland Brown, student
is
planning on
an event like
this
new
men-
specifically
tioned that she
she
felt better
having
felt
reassured that he heard the
same things she did, so they could talk more about it later.”
“When
students, friends, families
CONNEX,
the cuiTent Student Life website, as
of study,” she said. “Events like
coming
questions
new
this
show
Conestoga cares
that
2006. She also
about students and their success
highlighted things to look forward
new
and that we take active measures to provide new opportunities that
student centre, an expanded orienta-
contribute to a positive experience
new
model
in early
year, including the
for
new
“Students
were
opportunities
for
the college, and
students and the life
committee. all
at
Conestoga, right from the very
first step.’"
of the
Despite the success of this year's event, Holland
interested
in
involvement at had specific ques-
around leadership, volunseemed intent on getinvolved and making the most
Brown
hesitates in
suggesting that this event should nin
same in years to come. “The wonderful thing about post-
exactly the
tions
secondary
tcerism, and
ing.
ting
continue to educate family and
of their experience
at Conestoga.” Holland Brown believes the timing of these types of events is important.
1
is
that
definitely
it
is
always chang-
think
we
should
friends of prospective students, but I
would suggest
that
we
evaluate the
event's success and impact yearly
“Applications for post -secondary education are due early 2006, so students are busy comparing
and make the necessary improvements to ensure that we continue to
checking out academic programs and trying to choose the
opportunities,”
schools,
on Yonge Street in Toronto where 15-year-old Jane Creba was shot and killed on Boxing Day. The shrine was removed last week by the City of Toronto because of safety concerns. People had to walk on the street to get around the crowd of people gathered to mourn.
interest.
such as information on
answering
She was impressed with
at the shrine
holding
said
Conestoga’s best
is in
Conestoga,
at parents’
interest in student life.
left
Brown
Holland these events
life at
was
creation of a student
of the items
programs and options for students that they may not be aware of.”
and the general public are well educated about our college it allows for informed decisions and enthusiastic selection of programs
tion
A time to remember
all
said.
“Additionally,
to in the
some
Brown
helps educate the public on
site
closer look at
college and
has to offer,” Holland
“One student
well as information about the
A woman has a
it
dents, as well as parents,” she said.
night
Photo by Brandon Walker)
involved
students'
in
when we market our
“This event certainly benefits stu-
regarding student
(
much more
such, are an important component
Holland Brown’s role
future.
“Parents are
more
type of event benefits
than just parents.
questions she didn’t think of, and
said Conestoga
changed along with
the target audience over the years.
co-ordinator at the college, said
this
of parents but they were quali-
He
the concept of marketing
decision-making processes than ever before, and as
her dad there because he asked
holding more parents’ nights in the
She said
the college has
in to
have only talked to seven different ty recruiting opportunities.”
ary education.”
influential in deciding their
provide
meaningful she
and
best practices at
provided Conestoga with the chance to showcase our many won-
ensure they are the best,
programs
and
services,
while generating positive energy and excitement about post-second-
“It's
important to constantly assess our
best option,” she said. “This event
derful
timely
said.
Conestoga and, it
to
usually
means tweaking them from year to However, there is no doubt that in 2005 this event certainly year.
appeared to be very successful.”
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News
2006
College serious about winter closures Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford and
ADAM HANNON
By
Wingham. “It’s a situation
The
hand of grounds
lead
at
Conestoga College said the sehool takes w inter school closures very
Schlei.
it
Schlei said on
clo.sed (only)
one from
12-15 times in the 25 years I've said. “Some years don’t close
him at around 4 p.m., to see what the weather conditions are like around the Doon campus of the college. The Doon campus depends on contractors for major snow removal, since the two fulltime grounds crew can’t maintain
at all."
when
said
forecast
is
the
of physical resources
monitors
weather
calling for w'inter storm
conditions, Barry Milner,
manager
at the college,
available weather net-
all
by themselves. The grounds crew usually looks after the sidewalks, while contractors look after snow removal on road-
roadways
up in the middle of the night to check weather conditions in the area.
need be
ways. he’ll contact the vari-
municipalities
ous
kilometres of sidewalks and
the
works, including TV, radio and the Internet. He said Milner even gets
"If
get
to
Schlei said the grounds crew
their
use salt to
reports," said Schlei.
Dinning discuss the situation and if
they
should close the
a collaborative effort,” said
“It’s
If the
weather
but
it
is
starts
nice during the to
deteriorate
toward the evening, Dan Piedra, director of continuing education for the college,
make
Peter Schlei, lead hand of
is
consulted.
He
helps
decisions about class cancel-
grounds
Conestoga’s evening
for
classes.
He added
Schlei.
day,
(Photo by Adam Hannon)
lations
school.
make
the
still
roadways
safer in the winter, but use a product called Blue Heat around the
Milner thinks that closing the college might be necessary, he calls vice-president of student affairs Mike Dinning. Milner and If
decide
snowy days some-
K-W Cornerstone Paving
calls
been here." he Schlei
so
in place.
together.”
lege alTects a lot of people. bet I've seen
why we have
Those peoplace and they all work
ple are in
Peter Schlei said closing the col-
we
“That’s
many systems
seriously.
"1
where you can’t window,” said
just look out your
when
that
they look at
weather forecasts, they don’t just look
at
what
it
will
be
like in the
morning, they have to take the whole day into account.
He
said they try to
make
these
decisions as early as possible, usu-
at
Conestoga College,
main entrances of the college. Blue Heat is more environmentalbecause it contains less and sodium than the salt used
ly friendly
salts the front of the recreation centre.
salt
messages about any school clos-
on roads. This makes
“Basically as soon as the decision’s made it’s out to the various
ings to the media.
sive to the buildings than salt, but it is also about three times the cost
media,” said Schlei. “You don’t want people trying to get on to the campus if it’s not
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safe.”
These
ally before
He
7 a.m.
said John Sawicki
from the
college’s public affairs office relays
The 2006 Conestoga Continuing lists
of
the seven
stations include 96.7
own
88.3
CHYM
Kitchener and the college’s
FM,
salt.
“It
weather-related class cancellations.
in
less corro-
pays off,” said Schlei. “We spend a little more on the newer stuff, but it saves us on building maintenance and replacement of
radio stations which will announce
FM
it
parts.”
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News
SPOKE, January
— Page 9
2006
16,
Life-changing course
allows fresh start By LEE EVANS
to
each
ihe astonished students.
ol'
For some, there were tears .Sixteen
women who
ened the door of
hadn’t dark-
classroom for
a
many years graduated I'rom Focus for Change in their first step on the road to independence. The preparastudies program offered through Conestoga College is a bridge to get back into a learning tory
mode through which
16- week
Women
Waterloo
in
receiving Ontario
(Photo by Jessica Blumenthal)
found around the Kensington Market work on the outsides of shops, as well as in their studios. of art are
in
Toronto. Local artists display their
Mother’s Allowance, can overcome obstacles getting back to .school or work through the program, which is offered at the Waterloo campus. Jerri-Lou Nowak, program facilitator, and other staff welcomed the 16 graduates to their ceremonies held on Dec. 23, 2005.
“You
The
secret market
By JESSICA BLUMENTHAL
market
stalls
and
wafts through the Despite the black eye Toronto and multiculturalism received after
Boxing Day shootings, there is where a mixture of cultures meet harmoniously right the
a sacred place
their
smell
air.
vibrant.
bright
what To
it is
the Kensington Karnival. Held in the late afternoon of Dec. 2 1 every year, the district comes to
attend
options.
life to
Indian, Portuguese and Canadian cuisine. For those on a tighter
dlelit
The Victorian houses intense
reds
are
and
change from street to street and mix in the middle. Curry, nutmeg and yeast line the
budget,
there
today.
really experience the market,
places for every palette. There’s organic vegetarian, Chinese, West
sunshine yellow. Shops and cates have fresh food while others display shirts, pictures, rugs and tapestries on their front lawns. The smells
tures has
curi-
blues,
cultural diversity
The combination of the culmade Kensington Market
tries.
Walking around the market works up an appetite. There are
ous are strong. The
Many
of the
women
had left abuconquered self-
parents struggling to get ahead.
The
are
a
plethora of
family-owned grocery stores to pick and choose meals or snacks. Fruit and vegetable stands line the narrow streets. Kensington has one of the only cannabis cafes Canada.
in
in a
celebrate the winter solstice pageant with a traditional can-
mummer’s
parade.
In
the
parade gigantic eight- to 10-foot costumed people walk the streets to cultural music. The streets are busy
with holiday
shoppers after the
It is
a feast for the eyes, and after
purchasing sonie delectable for the
destructive
make
lifestyles
a better
life for
their children. 1
in
They ranged
in
age
6 to 47 and most were single
Several of the staff
on
order to
themselves and
stomach as well.
fare,
Nowak
read affirmations collec-
by the students as each graduate came up to claim tively written
their certificate. As the comments about each
the incredible changes they see
while teaching and mentoring their
through such courses as prepatory math, English and com-
clients
puter studie,s. Caroline Welsand
is a counsellor with the students four days per week and has been with
who works the
program for three
“I love
my
years.
job” she said, “I love
what I do.” She says Andrea Leis, program co-ordinator for prepatory studies
programs, fought for funding to get a counsellor for the program. Leis address the specific concerns of in the program to make the outcomes more successful. The Region of Waterloo supports the position, but they must apply each year to renew funding. Some funding dollars also come from the
people
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Welsand says the clients going through the course make great transformations as they gain confi-
dence
themselves and hope for
in
positive
student
were read out loud, there were tears in the eyes of
many
in the
room. The graduates talked about
overcame
they
struggles
the
progress through the program.
many of them,
was
it
the
first
to F’or
time
they had been in a classroom
.set-
ting in years after lacklustre high
school experiences.
Rae Orth,
the Ontario
with
re.sentative
funding
the
Works
region,
rep-
said
provided through the pro-
is
cover transportation and
to
child-care expen.ses for the participants.
Money
also
is
available
for
support, such as the
cost of suitable clothing to go for job interviews or a haircut. Comments made by the graduates as they accepted their certificates were very positive. Most of the women did not wish to be iden-
privacy reasons.
tified for
commented
said they needed a counsellor to
parade.
I
employment
sive relationships or
cliildrcn
task.
“Now can buy a turkey,” said one woman.
gathered for the event.
1950s when people immigrated from the Caribbean, East Asia, Vietnam and various African coun-
cent Jewish.
I
income with young
gram
one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories
in the 1920s the Kensington community was 80 per
Kensington entering the feelings of being colours are
women,
from
many
Market, overwhelmed, intrigued and
incredible
of the market expanded after the
around.
When
all
fixed
can be a daunting
wish you could see what I see when I meet with you,’’ said Nowak, addressing the women, their families and friends who had
Initially,
Kensington Market has a long history of cultural diversity and demonstrates how different ethnic groups can happily co-exist. Don’t forget to notice the artwork that’s all
Ontario’s capital.
are
as
Visitors to the community can spend a day shopping at stores like Courage My Love, Dancing Days, Exile and Clic-klak which all offer
and houseware. The shops are a trove of bargains which is great for students on a budget. If someone is looking for a place to go to get something special for a fancy night out, Kensington Market offers
in
The market is located in between Dundas and College streets.
Region
Works funding,
known
formerly
Many forms
classes,
started Sept. 6, 2005.
ol joy,
preparing for Christmas on a
as
One woman
in her 40s mother of seven children.
was
“I
just a
mom
is
the
for 17 years,”
got to the point where I had no life in front of me, so I came here. I got a lot of good information to base decisions on.”
she said.
“It
Another woman, who emigrated from a country in South America, said, “I gained selfhere
used to feel like nothing, have my.self back.” “Every one of you touched my life in some way,” said a young,
esteem. but
now
I
I
slightly built all .so
woman.
“I love
you
much.”
Some of the students had words of praise for the teachers as well. “If there were more teachers and like
facilitators
Jerri-Lou
and
Caroline there would be more people staying in school,” a participant said. Even math wasn’t so scary any
more. “Brian is the best teacher,” said another student, referring to the program’s math instructor. “I like math now. When I started, I thought I wanted a job at Shopper’s Drug Mart, but now I want to be a
are at the first
personal support worker.” Elizabeth Cressman, a graduate
day, full of potential,” she told the graduating students, “and I see you
with a 16-month-old daughter, said she is planning to take business
growing day by day and reaching your potential. Remember that you are worth it. You are wonderful caregivers to everyone else and I
administration
the future. “I see
where you
want you
to
remember
to take care
of you.”
Town, the executive director of alumni and development Ingrid
relations at the
Doon campus
finds
awards and scholarships. She announced to the group that a woman, who wished to remain anonymous, had read an article about the Focus for Change Program in The Record and decid-
money
for
ed she wanted to help. Town distributed Christmas cards containing Zehrs gift certificates for
$100
College and
is
at
Conestoga
enrolled for further
upgrading programs in September. She used to work in retail, indicating one of her strong points was making customers feel comfort-
During maternity leave, she decided she wanted something better for herself and her daughter. Now her goal is to open her own able.
company. “I
am
a big dreamer and I’m
going to make it,” Cressman said. For further information about the program and how to apply contact the facilitator Jerri-Lou
Nowak
jnowak@conestogac.on.ca phone 885-0300, ext. 243.
at
or
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— SPOKE, January
16,
2006
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Entertainment
SPOKE, January
— Page 11
2006
16,
Annual holiday tradition continues By TARA RICKER
The
Kitchener
Waterloo Jorgen Canada to continue the annual Kitchener- Waterloo Nutcracker
Symphony
Lively toy soldiers, dancing sug-
arplums and battling mice are what brings
magical
the
Nutcracker to
talc
of The
performed
Founded
over the world.
all
Ballet Jorgen
the
Centre
in
the
tale at
Square on Dec.
28, 2005.
in
and Susan
Canada Ballet
Canada presented
of the magical
their version
Ballet
tradition.
life.
Every holiday season numerous productions of The Nutcracker are
joined
is
1987 by Bengt Jorgen Bodie,
Ballet
the fifth largest
Company
Jorgen
Canadian
has
built
his
own
innovative
choreographic company, has
attracted
the
which
attention
of
dance lutninaries Arnold Spohr, artistic director Emeritus of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and E\'elyn
Royal
Hart,
Winniireg
Ballet.
currently .serving
“The company's goal opporliinilies
to create
is
for C'anaJian chore-
ographers and original new works in classical ballet,"
said Jorgen.
The Nutcracker is the magical tale of young Klara's Christmas dream. Her beloved Christmas gilt, a nutcracker doll, springs to
Ballet Jorgen
Canada has grown
the nation.
to
Formerly a highly regarded dancer with Canada's National Ballet Company, Bengt Jorgen
dance company and progressively a national centre of choreographic development.
become Ontario's
handsome
.second largest
life as
“As
embark
journey to the Kingdom of ,Snow and the Land of
Sweets.
with the company,”
from dance schools in the Kitchener- Waterloo area were selected by Ballet students
Jorgen Canada to join the company's professional cast for the Kitchener- Waterloo performances
and on
The Nutcracker ily
Katie Stammer, of Waterloo, was one of the 30 students ch( 1
perform
in the
1
all
fam-
over the
years to come.
Jorgen Canada will be to the Centre in the .Square with the classic love story Ballet
returning
Romeo and
on Feb.
Juliet
Tickets are on sale now.
Centre 1
14.
They
are
and $18 for children.
lor adults
For more
,
show.
Jorgen.
a popular
story will surely be
its
many
told for
$36
tour.
.said
is
holiday tradition
world and
Thirty
pleased
opportunity for local dance students to perform and tour
mystical
a
we our
years past,
in
offer an
to
Together they win a battle against
to
September.
a
prince.
ferocious rodents and then
on
“Being part of the production was ama/ing and I’m grateful for the experience," said Stammer. The students were cho.sen from a group of more than 100 children who auditioned for the show in
information
the
call
.Square at (519) 578-
in the
570.
a new ‘Dogg’ in town
There By MELISSA HANCOCK
line of
new hotdog
food products.
cer’s
meat counter.
Well-known rap artist. Snoop Dogg, is putting his, well, name on the package of a new hotdog brand call Snoop Doggs, which were
(Photo by Tara Ricker)
young and the young
at heart, the
magical Nutcracker
Jorgen Canada performed the timeless tale at the Centre
in
is
a family
tradition. Ballet
the Square on Dec. 28.
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Coming Out Everyone has a sexual orientation. to
someone of the opposite
Sometimes, we and then
feel
may even
sex,
We may feel
attracted
someone of the same
feel as
though
we
-
emotionally and physically
Conservative estimates suggest that one in ten people are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered. Typically, while heterosexual people participate in dating throughout
adolescence, people of an alternative sexual orientation
may
begin to explore their
sexuality only after they have left the formative years, their family,
His
time.
-
confused about our attractions to others and our choices for a partner.
hometown, or
previous personal identity.
coming out smoothly: accepting one’s sexuality may feel like a period of finally “coming home.” However, for others it is a task filled with pain, self-loathing and lack of support. This may be complicated by feelings contrary to messages received while growing up, one’s definition of “normal,” or one’s religious the transition in
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people need a supportive environment that nurtures positive feelings about their sexual orientation. The road to understanding,
and celebrating one’s sexual orientation often cannot be traveled alone. If you confused about your sexuality, need support, or would like to know of resources
accepting,
available in the
community and
A Message from Student Visit
into
partners
are
Franco
a former owner of a popbusiness in hotdog Massachu.setts. called Joe and Nemo’s, which was started in
Earp
is
ular
1909.
According to the Boston Herald, Snoop’s brother and business manager. Bing Worthington, .says he tition in the
much compe-
is
hotdog market.
in
order to live up to these
new hotdog
at the
College, counsellors in Student Services can help.
Services
our website http:/Avwnv. conestosac. on. ca/isp/stserv/index. jsp
At
standards.
least
Wow,
that’s
I
enough
few heads turn. Herald The
to
make
a
Snoop.’’
Oh
dear.
Being
What
el.se
discretely
can be said?
suggestive
.something obviously of the past.
is
taking on this
who
Pimp
Juice, that
was named, “best
energy drink" by Vibe magazine. A lot of celebrities are diving into fashion
Stefani’s
industry,
new
line
like
Gwen
L.A.M.B., or 50
Cent’s G-Unit Clothing. Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez
and most recently, Shania Twain, are among the many stars who have
own
fragrances
on
store
Hotdogs may just be the spot to draw the line though. But, who am I to say what should or should not fly
quoted Worthington saying, “Imagine a long, skinny hotdog just like also
is
Rap artist Nelly came out with his own energy drink last year, called
shelves.
“Hey mom,
Snoop
knows, maybe this will open the door for more celebrities.
their
foot-long!’’
with
Snoop’s footdon’t think I could take top
to
project with pride and
with her 12-year-old daughter and
want Snoop’s
Hancock,
.seriously afterwards.
she walks through the grocery store hears her exclaim,
1
like
come up
could
I
long, but
new
name
last
something
the
Sounds like the Weinermobile may need some slammin’ or pimpin’
With a I’m sure
myself
Just imagine a mother’s ears as
upbringing.
are
him
Petrucci and Jeff Earp.
doesn’t think there
Some people make
signed the
deal with Snoop, bringing
sex, or to people of both sexes.
king.
some time?
One Media
the foot-long business for the first
are a gender different from that of our birth
Newman Some
all.
Platinum -
brand of peanuts? That might be gelling a bil racy for Ihe Fig
Now, that’s something to wrap your lips around. For years, music artists have been endorsing products and using their songs to bring fame to certain items, but this one really tops them
to hit .store shelves this
month. delight for the
Newman’s Own nutritional What would he call them if he came out with his own
say Snoop’s celebrity bank account may be in trouble and that is why he is delving into the world of processed meat. However, his status in the spotlight doesn’t seem to be dwindling with an upcoming movie role and ongoing hit singles. If you were a celebrity and had more money than you knew what to do with, what kind of products could you come up with to kill
expected
A
took the lighter
1982 with his .self-made
in
Move
over Oscar Mayer, there’s in town. Believe it or not, the world of rap and hip hop has branched out again and this time it’s to your local groa
Newman
Paul
road
when
products.
it
comes
to
celebrity
_
All I can say for sure is you will never catch me tossing a package of Snoop Doggs into my shop-
ping cart due
image
I
product.
get
to
the distasteful
when thinking of
the
8
— SPOKE, January
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7
Entertainment
2006
16,
Horoscope Week of Januan'
Vertically strutting
2006
16.
Aries
IM
March
punk
their
-
21
October 22
April 19
stuff
By JASON SHERRITT This doesn't have to be the win-
of your discontent, Aries, try on your face. If you still feel sad and alone, phone a ter
to put a smile
friend,
what they're
that's
Lucky day:
for.
up early this weekend, Libra, and get some much-needed cleaning and laundry done. Not only will it give you some room to walk around, it'll help your studies. Lucky day:
Get
1
1
Scorpio
Taurus April 20
Are you always
May 20
-
a guest at
come and
Taurus? Your time will
deep down you know Lucky day: 20
fB
wed-
dings and starting to feel as if you're never going to get married, it's
true.
It's
^
May 21
fe
out of your
fall
Sagittarius November 22 December 21
someone who’s always been them
Lucky day: 19
ISff
near and dear to your heart. Don't let
phone you to up plans, instead of vice-
latest interest
try to set
versa.
You're starting to lose touch with a close friend, Gemini, and it's
time you learn some dating and only les-
son, start playing hard to get. Let
your
do
life,
something. Lucky day: 22
-
Sunday
is your day, Sagittarius, back and relax. Get everything done on Saturday, including your schoolwork. Sunday throw on your favourite childhood movie and reflect. Lucky day; 22
Capricorn m
July 22
December 22 January
it
turns out to be even bet-
Surprise ladies and lads, that’s what I’m talking about. Here I was at Call The Office, a bar in London, to interview Cincinnati band Thee Shams. Being a rhythm and soul-drenched blues-rock
band,
was
I
-
excited.
There’s a drunk person
bar and barely acknowledged the
strangely.
as
ordered a pint of Stella Artois. Then as he handed me my Belgian brew I heard the
“We’re seeing a straight boy in rather tight jeans doing the squeaky dance.” Laughter bursts out, cutting through the poppounding stereo, and it’s clear to see where the charismatic and amusing stage performance comes from. It's no gimmick, no cheap trick, what you see is what you get. Truth is stranger than fic-
announced us
tion as they say.
band is that, man, Raymond has found a way to work with me, a gay man, to make the band queer. And I think that maybe, 1 could be wrong, that might be new.” The Struts are on tour to explore, to see if what they have is
I
opening band tuning their guitars and making sure the microphones were all set to par. “Yeah!” screams the singer and within a fraction of a second the band rips into the most abrasive, face-slapping shock I’ve experienced next to being brought into this world. The lights haven’t even been turned on yet and they’re playing
being a
fast,
hard rock
’n’ roll
to
Which, Tuesday night sadly, was will
listen.
week
You're one
and
swamped
already.
ball starts rolling
regain
into
second
of that
worked for other people, but you can do better than that. Hold out for something better. Lucky day: 19
my mouth
again
it’s
time to last
it's
not worth
Leo
,
August 22
4;
Sure,
it.
^
Aquarius January 20 February 18
^
-
it's
up in your always tends to around this time of year. It's time to put your foot down and make a choice. You have to choose your own path in life.
Have you ever done the funky chicken in your underwear, Aquarius? Somehow the answer
Lucky day:
blinds.
is
flaring
again, Leo, as
immediately ran to the nearest
Cancer? As the
July 23
life
I
table by the stage and stood with
focus you had Lucky day: 19
The drama
any
for
fall
Internet dating stuff, Capricorn,
the
semester.
Don't
feeling
you're
it
21
to that is obvious. Well, to
do things
Just
make
it's
time
more often. you close the
like that
sure
Lucky day;
wide open. The powerful and mighty sound was coming from a duo, just guitars and drums. They played two straight songs without pause, reminiscent of The Ramones’ performance style, and announced themselves
The Vertical Struts. The band went into their third number and 1 smiled to myself as the guitarist jumped off the stage to play for a bit. Then as he knelt to pour as much raw emotion into the song as he could, I knew life was still a gas. as
Raymond Anderson Vertical
Biesinger and Trevor are
Struts
a
tasty
slice
Pisces
August 23 September 22
A
trip to the
bring a
bar this
week
February 19
March 20 Be
will
new person into your life, Don't jump in too quickly,
careful walking in the snow,
Pisces, as this
week
is
looking
him or her. and cons as you can’t rewind your life. Lucky
dangerous one. Don't walk under any ladders or break any mirrors either. Maybe you should wear a helmet this week, just in
day: 16
case.
Virgo.
as you've just met
Weigh
the pros
like a
Lucky day; 16
Brandon Walker
is
a second-year
journalism student holding in the
palm of
his
hand.
fate
ahead and decided to find out just whom it was that blew my mind. They hail from Edmonton, Alta., and it was their first time east of Saskatoon. Biesinger, the lead vocalist and guitarist, stated, “We’ve been around for four years. It’s just really about time that we got out of there. If you stay at
home
in
Edmonton,
the
crowds are quite finite. “We’ve seen lots of bands who have decided to stay in town or not tour around that much. They discard a lot of really good ideas. The reason we needed to get out of Western Canada was that. We also really need to see interesting we’re seeing right now. Trevor can you please describe what we’re seeing.” things,
like
acting
pare them to The puts
it,
“even
Ramones
or
The
Biesinger
as
but,
if
we were
trying to
be imitative of other things, it simply wouldn’t happen. There’s a filter in effect that is Trevor and
my
limited abilities.
“1
guess
and
it
started out that
it
starts to
become
kind of specialization.
I
way
a strange
don’t play
guitar like a guitarist. Trevor doesn’t
play drums like a drummer.”
The
I
a
During the show Anderson took moment to announce The Struts couple.
a
Later he
said,
“I
queer band because my definition of queer is coalition. Raymond’s straight and I’m gay and we’re both from Alberta trying to make rock ’n’ a
as
roll.
"A
lot
of the gay music that
I
see
solo-singer songwriter or a kind
is
of electronica made in a bedroom, one person working alone. What I really like about this
Real. The Vertical Struts don’t hide behind a fagade or guise, even when describing their sound. One may try to com-
Humble.
Struts don’t even
dream
to
immediately ran to the
nearest table by the stage
and stood with my mouth wide open.
as a straight
in
new. Relatively new to
fact,
rock
’n’ roll in the past five
years
been the two-piece band. World renowned and popular are The White Stripes, which Biesinger and Anderson don’t view as a comparison as they both have different influences. The Struts draw from visual art, drama and minimalism. “Taking as little as you can and making as has
much
as possible with
main
idea
“There’s is
also
known
is
the
says.
movement
a
Edmonton. There
trend in
what
it”
Biesinger
as
or
exists
as the holy trinity
of two-pieces.
“There’s Whitey Houston and Twin Fangs and think all of them
of
band, constant interruptions and a tornado warning in effect, I went
Virgo
on the
bar
the
in
what make The
cake. With no knowledge of the
21
dance floor
White Stripes
but a baker’s dozen of people.
semester
(Internet photo)
Edmonton-based Vertical Struts is a two-piece garage-punk band whose songs rarely exceed three minutes or three chords.
expect not to see them. Despair. What was I going to do now? I slowly walked back to the
whomever
1
plenty
However, upon arriving I was told they were being held at the border due to improper paperwork and to
bartender as
to sit
Cancer June 22
»
but
ter!
N ovember 2
June 21
-
for,
-
tricks, Scorpio. First
Gemini M
October 23
Have you ever arisen Christmas morning to open a few gifts only to be completely disappointed because the gift you were expecting wasn’t there? But wait. What’s this? The last gift you open still is not what you asked
1
how much
be the biggest band in the world. They’re just a couple of guys who enjoy expressing their thoughts and feelings through music. What they do express as noted on their debut album, which is self-titled, is queer politics, want, socialism
even within something that could be defined as rock. The lack, the minimalism forces you to con-
and straight
face.
politics.
Biesinger says, Struts
are
a
“The
federal
Vertical
entity
in
a
way. The sum persona of Trevor and what is a concern to Trevor and what is a concern to me is put
and then expressed through my mouth, i.e. Washington, DC.” As is well known and controversial, same-sex marriages were together
made
legal in Canada in the past The cover of The Vertical Struts’ album depicts a wedding cake with two grooms at the peak, the grooms being Biesinger and
year.
Anderson.
are testament to is
possible
within
a
variety
two-piece,
front adversity.”
With nothing but adversity to The Vertical Struts are making sure they stand behind what they believe in. As the band name suggests, a standing framework or brace of strengthened force that resists compression. The coalition of opposites working together to
one end. Peace. Unity. Arcadia.
The
best physical representation
as described in their
words
is that
of Biesinger being East Berlin and Anderson being West Berlin. Biesinger says, “We’re still regional,
there’s
tension
some-
times, but largely and inevitably,
separated as
it is, it
is still
Berlin.”
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SPOKE, January
— Page 13
2006
16,
Head-to-head: Will Petes steal the cup? Knights
will
win again
year
this
Downie’s return means victory
Anyone could capture the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) championship come spring, but at about the hallway mark in the 2005'06 season the London Knights look to be
Those who watched the World Juniors Tournament over the break know ihe name -Steve Downie.
Downie played a pivotal role in Canada’s gold medal-winning performance in Briiisli
once again. The Knights won the Memorial Cup last .season beating Sidney Crosby and the Rimouski Oceanic 4-0 in the llnal May 29 and appear to have the weapons on offence the favourites
C'olumbia.
OHL and Memorial
and defence to repeat as
Cup champions. Right now the Knights
have one of the best goaltenders league
are ranked second
in
Adam
the
in
Dennis.
They
behind the Peterborough Petes with a 25-9-0 record for 52 points (as of Jan.
lost their goalie from last year (Gerald Coleman), but Dennis has been spectacular with a 25-5-0-2 record, posting
4).
a 2.75 goals against average.
Coleman
now
Lightning’s
OHL
the
in
The Petes have
a 29-8-1-0 record for 55
points and have looked impressive so far this
Now Downie is ready to help his Ontario Hockey League (Ollf.) club win the “gold medal" of its league; the Memorial Cup. Downie, a first-round pick of the
with
the
Tampa Bay
American Hockey League (AHL)
season.
The Knights
lost
Corey
leading scorer from
last
After coming over from the Guelph Storm season Dennis posted a 9-1 win-loss
Perry, the league’s
season (47 goals
and 130 points), who is now in the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim farm system. They still have several key components that took the team on a 31 -game unbeaten streak last season, such as forwards
Rob
Schremp (78 points), David Bolland points) and Dylan Hunter (61 points).
(71
record in the playoffs. His playoff experience should help the Knights in clo.se games
Every other player on the team has had to produce in the absence of their star, and have pulled through in the clutch as shown by their
it
counts.
put together impressive campaigns and
OHL-leading record (29-8-1-0). The incredible thing about the Petes balanced scoring. When you look at
end up contending for the
-scorers
may Memorial Cup if
these players continue to rack up the points they will all finish in the top 10 in
the Knights start to slip.
scoring for the second straight year. Quite
experience from
an accomplishment.
won’t matter what the Petes or any other team accomplishes this season because the Knights will be at the Memorial Cup for the second straight year and, if everything goes
The Knights
If
also have the leading rookie
who
scorer, Sergei Kestitsyn,
has chipped
in
with 17 goals and 48 points. At the defensive end of the ice the Knights
every player on the Knights
right, they will
last
win
it
just
it
is
game
this year.
Compare
is
going
to
have a big game.
right there to
Last time the Petes had a record like they have this year it was the 1992-1993 .season. the OHL championship that year, and were finali.sts in the Memorial Cup. With Steve Downie back with the club, you can expect Peterborough to improve on their
They won
To put that in perspective, consider the National Hockey League (NHL). Only four players on the Ottawa Senators are averaging a point per
who
having an off-night,
Peterborough has a balanced scoring attack, and if one player has a bad day, others are
their
the top
point per game.
again.
Peterborough’s
are
score for the Knights?
in the league, a player from Peterborough doesn’t arrive until 29 (Daniel Ryder, 45 points after 37 games). But they have eight players who average more than a
u.ses his
year to his advantage,
The London Knights
ing well most of the .sea.son without their star player.
Other than the Petes, the Guelph Storm, Kitchener Rangers and Barrie Colts have
If
main competition in the OHL. London, however, has what could be called the Pittsburgh Penguin syndrome: they depend on all their offence from a few guys. In the case of the Pens, it’s Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux and Zigmund Palffy. In the case of the Knights, it’s Rob Shremp, David Bolland and Dylan Hunter. Those three players, as of Jan. 6, combined for 217 points. If those guys are shut down due to injuries or
last
when
that’s inctty
Peterborough Petes.
automatic boost of scoring can be counted on. Credit goes to the rest of the team for play-
affiliate,
the Springfield Falcons.
and
for the Petes,
impressive for the tn)ys from Peterborough.
This impressive stat, however, comes with him only having played 13 games for the team. But with Downie back in the lineup, an
is
do
eight that
Philadelphia Flyers, has averaged clo.se to two points per game this year with the
OHL-leading record, and,
if
goes as
all
planned, surge right into the Memorial Cup.
that to the
Olympic hockey team should win gold again ADAM BLACK
By
Let’s look at the team:
Moving on from the goalies, we have the Team Canada blue line (defencemen). Starting with Rob Blake: This will be Blake’s third time playing for Team Canada in the Winter Olympics. Very experienced defenceman, and a valuable leader in the dressing room. He couldn’t be overlooked. Adam Foote: He’s having a bit of a rough season so far after being signed by Columbus in the off-season. Still, like Blake, he has experience that will be vital for the team. He’s a big man and a hard competitor. He’ll prove his worth
Starting goaltender, Martin Brodeur: Arguably one of the great-
on the blue line. Ed Jovanovski:
The Winter Olympics
are just
around the comer, and there’s one event most Canadians won’t be missing: hockey. Since the gold medal wins in 2002 for both men’s and women’s teams, Canada has had lots of success in international hockey events. Will this team con-
same steps? With all the talent on the -men’s team you have to think there’s a good chance. tinue in the
There’s a
lot
ence, which
of winning experi-
was
the
team management
est goalies to
main focus of
in the selection.
ever play the game.
There was no doubt
in
mind that he would be guy to start. Although
the
possibly because of
number
1
he’s having a
of a rough season
bit
anyone’s
in the
the
all
NHL,
new mle
changes, he should be back in form with Olympic hockey rules in place.
Backup goaltender,
Roberto Luongo: Very solid backup for Brodeur. He has faced more shots than any other goalie in the
and
better
team playing
in
NHL
he had a front of him
could be argued
it
if
(the Florida Panthers) his statistics
would be outstanding. With Team Canada’s defence helping him out, he’ll have very little problem staying on top of his game.
Backup
goaltender, Marty Turco: There was much discussion about who would be the third Jose Theodore is having a of a rough season; Curtis Joseph playing great and was a possible
great season in
playing from the point, has a great
work
ethic that can inspire a team.
ing to notice a theme in the selected defencemen? They are all obvious choices and full of experience. Niedermayer is no different. He was the NHL’s top defenceman in 2004,
has a load of experience playing for
Team Canada. Another just couldn’t
having a
player
who
be overlooked.
Chris Pronger: Another big man
on the blue
(might play with Foote for a large defensive pairing). Another premier defenceman
selection.
suspension
line
attacking
for
Moore from
behind, that
Moore’s career of the matter
After the
still
in question.
is,
The
fact
the league feels he
what he did, so why would they not select one of the greatest power forwards in the NHL? He can hit, he can skate and he can score. We’ll take him. Shane Doan: Another great leader (captain of the Phoenix he’s been punished for
Had
OK
ing an
have
to
a career season in
of the sea-
his presence felt
since his return. Finally gets a chance to represent his country (wasn’t able
play in the World
great season for the Dallas Stars
to
and couldn’t be overlooked. Avery strong third person to have in net for Canada.
injury).
Cup due
People question
to
this choice,
but he’s one of the best defencemen in the
league today.
Robyn Regehr:
Martin
St.
Tampa Bay
line-mates
Louis and Brad Richards.
Rick Nash: This is
my
in
opinion
He
a bit of a weird choice.
has
been injured through most of this season, while players like Eric Staal have been lighting up the score sheet consistently but aren’t
on the initial team. Should maybe be on the reserves, but who knows? He can score goals, he’s proven that.
Time
1
was a
will tell if this
wise choice or not. Brad Richards: Stanley
line
He
centres the
for the defending
Cup champions, and he be with the same line at Has great chemistry with
will also
Bay
After having an outstand-
line.
2004 season, he has been
ing
silent this season. this line, but
don’t
I
three guys, let’s see
the top 10 in points.
He
excellently.
season for the Flyers.
team.
One
player
be overlooked Dany Heatly:
n’t
who
I
think that could-
in the selection.
Another player
an outstanding offensive season. Should play on a line
is
having
with Gagne to create a great
high scoring forward for this pair to score
Jarome er.
line.
many
Watch goals.
Iginla: This is a no brainEveryone knows what he can do.
number
1
line,
and is a great leader in the dressing room. No one else on the team deserves to wear the C more. Ryan Smith: Or as I like to call him. Captain Canada. He has done so much for Canadian hockey, leading us so many times in the World Championships. He plays with such heart; just watching him play can inspire a team. Gives 10 per cent every game he plays. He should wear the third A for team Canada. 1
Martin
member
St.
Louis:
of the number
The 1
third
Tampa
.sees the ice
should be centring line.
NHL
(two others were his Ottawa linemates, Dany Heatly and Daniel Alfredsson). to
ability
He has the amazing know exactly where
is on the ice. Can set up If a centre gets amazing plays. injured watch for him to centre the Heatly and Gagne line.
everyone
With Mario Lemieux not playing will centre the
He
top three point getters in the
year.
his jersey.
impossible.
It’s
up he was
There will be three players following the team on the reserves. Don’t get me wrong, these three players are amazing, and very easily could be starting for the team. Jason Spezza, Centre: Before he was injured he was one of the
He
on
without Joe Sakic?
if
they live up
if
Gagne
the Heatly and
A
line.
Joe Sakic: How could you have a Canadian men’s hockey team
know
so well and sets up his wingers
amazing season
be a great playmaker for that
will
man-
to break
Joe Thorton; Arguably the best playmaker in the NHL this season. Leads the league in assists and is in
he will be the captain of the squad.
He
Louis.
ralher
that
to expectations.
possible candidate for wearing the
St.
know
the wisest of choices. They are expecting great things from these
Turin.
Lecavalier and
1
agement doesn’t want
guys focused. Kris Draper: Not a great goal scorer, but what he lacks in the scoring department he makes up in experience. He’s a key leader for one of the best teams in the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings, and is a get
he will add valuable offence to the
made
the line with
good guy dressing room to help
point,
to injury through part
and also is a strong contender for wearing the A on his jersey. Vincent Lecavalier: Fie played outstanding in the World Cup, winning the MVP trophy. Will play on
number
who can
set up players on the which will be very valuable on the power play. Wade Redden: Was questionable
1
He’s hav-
points.
season, but a
in the
In the 2002 Olympics he played outstanding for Canada, and the management could not overlook that. He should play on the number line
Steve leaves
Simon Gagne: Having a standout One of the top three goal scorers in the NHL,
son, but has
is
start-
a great overall
This was a very
Bertuzzi:
2004 getting 68
due
But Turco
Todd
controversial
Coyotes).
Scott Niedermayer: Are you
is
defenceman. Will most likely be paired with Redden. Now onto the offensive talent of the Canadians. Here’s where I think a few questionable selections were made.
line.
bit is
offensive talent, but
Another given choice for the blue
goalie.
candidate.
He’s having a Vancouver. Great at
Like Redden, he has a very strong ethic. Doesn’t have great
work
He
Eric Staal:
talent.
I
Carolina
this
think he should be
Nash, but once again
starting before I
just having an
very hard to overlook this
It’s
young
is
in
could be wrong. Watch for this kid be a starter in the 2010 Olympics.
to
Bryan McCabe: leads the
men
NHL
with 15.
He
in goals
Many
currently
by defence-
think he should
be a starter, and with good reason. His one-time shot from the point on the power play is amazing. He’ll fit
someone gets hurt. The team has their first game on The against Italy. Feb. 15 in great if
Olympics open Feb. 10
in Italy.
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— SPOKE, January
16,
Sports
2006
Canadian Juniors home
National young guns win on By BRENT
GERHART
Once again Canada rang in the new year as champions of the junior
hockey world. But, unlike
Team
WJHC
While under-20 tournament. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending
players like the often-called “best
prospect Justin Pogge was not
player in the world outside of the
the
last
NHL,” Evgeni Malkin and
considered a
had Ru.ssia and
was not favoured to win the World Junior Hockey Champion (WJHC). dominating the 2005 After
jected No.
WJHC
pools and battle for gold
year.
such
with then 19-year-old stars
Bergeron,
Patrice
as
Carter,
Canada
Corey
Perry,
Jeff
I
pick in the 2005
Entry Draft Sidney Crosby,
Canada was forced
NHL Team
to reload.
the pro-
selection in the
2006
the
summer
at
camp and long shot to make
evaluation
team prior
to
the
2005-’06
ward Steve Downie quit the Windsor Spitfires, was traded to Peterborough
the
both countries were pre-
Calgary Hitmen of the Western
it
dicted to dominate their respective
Hockey League (WHL) and December selection camp showing made him a lock for starting goaltender. Perhaps there was
the
final.
With defenceman being
the
lone
Cam
Barker
player returnee,
second-year head coach Brent Sutter and Team Canada brought forward 21 fresh, new faces to the
only one other selection that gained more publicity. After coming under fire for an early season hazing incident, for-
he
Americans with an empty net game-winning goal and went undefeated throughout the round robin portion of the tournament and earned a berth
Team
helped give Canadian hockey into tears of joy.
in
turn the
“black-eye”
ever-publicized
season, his 22-5 record with the
Initially,
made
Petes,
Team Canada and helped
Entry Draft pick Phil Kessel.
Dion Phaneuf
and captain Mike Richards as well as the No.
NHL
1
tournament history
ice for the third time in
the United States boasting talented
The 2006
once again
strike gold
However, he did not do
alone. Instantly, captain
Kyle Chipchura
the
tournament
underdog Canadians
to a convinc-
(forward)
led
Team
ing 5-1 victory over
Finland
and did not look back. With a little from Team Switzerland
earlier help
(who
tied
defeated
USA
the
Canada
2-2),
heavily
favoured
in the semifinals.
USA’s
was
failure
Canada’s gain as the U.S. faced Team Russia in the other semifinal, a matchup which many predicted
would take place
the
in
Russia scored four goals third period to defeat Team
finals. in
the
USA 5-
and coast into the finals. Canada’s semifinal game was against a familiar foe. Although they defeated the Finns 4-0, it was 1
not
defenceman
until
Kris
Team momentum.
Russell’s heads up play gave
PERFORMANCE ANXIETY GROUP
Canada
the
full
Russell skated to join a rush and
made
2-on-2 into a 3-on-2, a pass from forward Dustin Boyd and then put the puck between Finnish goaltender Tuuka Rask’s legs for what was eventuala
accepted
game-winning goal. Forwards Blake Comeau and Andrew Cogliano and defenceman Kris Letang also scored. Pogge made 19 saves for his second ly the
shutout of the tournament.
Canadian fans packed the sold Place in Vancouver to
out
GM
support
Team Canada
WJHC Gold
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for
the
Medal game and they
were not disappointed. Downie set the tempo of the game less than a minute in by hammering Russian defenceman Denis Bodrov, but he was penalized for neither charging. However, Downie nor Team Canada slowed down. With less than three minutes left in the period, Russia allowed Downie to redeem himself as he skated out from behind the net untouched, and slid a shot Anton between goaltender Khudobin’s legs and into the net. Downie’s goal ended up being the game-winner. Comeau added the insurance marker for the second game in a row, forward Michael Blunden added two power-play goals in the second period and Chipchura <-
scored his fourth goal of the tour-
nament
made 35
in the third period.
Pogge
saves for his third shutout
of the tournament.
For the second year in a row, and first back-to-back time since
the
situations?
five in a row (1993-’97), Canada celebrated. Team Canada was World Junior Hockey Champions. Team Canada akso produced two media team all-stars in defenceman Luc Bourdon and forward Steve Downie. Marc Staal was also
winning
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assists) lead
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Canada
in
top
Blake
and
four
scoring and
captain Kyle Chipchura and Dustin
Boyd
lead the team in goals (four
each).
The group
4 weeks
will
begin the week of Jan.
(time to be determined
&roup Facilitators
- Keith
30^'*
by student
Martin
&
will
run for
schedules).
d Shawna Bernard
Head coach Brent Sutter also home two prestigious hon-
took
first head coach in Canadian junior hockey history to go 12-0 and also the first to win back-to-back World Junior Hockey Championships. Canada will defend its championship at the 2007 WJHC in Leksand, Mora, Sweden. The puck is scheduled to drop on Dec. 26.
ours, being the
Sports
Hooping
SPOKE, January
16,
— Page 15
2006
up for Canada
it
Conestoga student member of country’s Under-22 team BRANDON WALKER
By i
H
he dribbles the basketball,
S
twice,
once,
She
times.
three
it
medical
heads for the rim. ,Swish.
it
wheels her chair after
.She
A
up.
it
regular
A
recreation
lege's
and
it
at the col-
Katie
centre,
at
all
of that
with doctors.”
Barbara said the physicians who have helped Katie in the past are
ketball.
supportive and proud of her accom-
wheelchair
a
since
Harnock has spent thclast
1
1
birth.
plishments. She said watching the
years
fierce competition
game she loves. This past summer Harnock,
playing the
between teams
incredible.
is
a
“The
best part of (Katie) getting
.second-year business student, spent
together (with other players)
Birmingham, competing for Team Canada in the Under-22 World Junior Wheelchair basketball
competition." just
championships.
level.”
Aug. 4 England
to
14
in
Wheelchair
Basketball
in the
starter at the tour-
"It
was
the first year the
A
sixth
women
out of
12
as a personal fail-
“She’s always been very good at handling a basketball," she said. “She spends a lot of time at it but she does have a natural ability.” Barbara .said Katie was encouraged to try tennis and track but she
Harnock
liked
true
feels they're her fault,
"1 internalize
my
it
part."
Canada was
although her
at
said.
a disadvantage in
The lack of
a national standard
basketball league in Canada, like
one
in
Europe,
and her teammates
left
in
She said Katie’s
Harnock
said.
well at
rational cards
all,”
"The other teams
never
played against each other. were sort of thrown in there not
she
all
i.sn't
(Photo by Kevin Bogetti-Smith, Bogettl-Smith Photography)
Katie Harnock keeps her eyes on the hoop while driving the lane. Harnock is a second-year business student at Conestoga College who competed for Team Canada in the Under-22 World Junior Wheelchair basketball championships last year and plays in the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball
n
I
late
November Harnock for Team Canada
competed again,
this
time
in
As she fell she passed the ball off to a teammate for an easy basket. The crowd erupted in
women’s senior team, held Colorado.
applause.
the U.S. to
be
the
point
Canada
the
for the in
second behind
The other countries that participated were Mexico and Brazil.
ute (the ball) first
She said she learned a lot from the more experienced players.
ond.”
“Mostly court sense-jhings
when
like
when to roll out when we should push
to set picks,
for a pass or
Harnock said. Basketball has been a major
for a fastbreak.”
of her finished
guard,” she said. “It's to distrib-
and shoot sec-
terrific
holding her back.’” Katie was three years old
they were at the physician's office.
Katie was sitting in her chair while Barbara
physician the best learn to u.se
league.
Olympic qualifying games
is
how
my
When
over by a defender.
job
Katie forget
she said.
1
In the last play before halftime
"My
gets inspi-
.sends them, she
daughter is in a wheelchair, they always say ‘Oh, I'm soiTy.’ And I always reply ‘Don’t be sorry, you should .see the things •she’s able to do. The wheelchair people
Team Canada opened the tournament strong with an easy victory against Turkey, winning 55-34.
I
lets
is,”
“Maggie and
I
questions."
She brought the ball up court, weaving in and out of people. As she got closer to the hoop she put the ball behind her back once, brought it around in front with her other hand and put it behind her back again before getting knocked
Maggie,
“Katie’s a good inspiration for young people. work as a physiotell therapist's assistant and when
knowing what to expect. "When you go in with certain expectations and they aren't fulfilled you always ask the ‘what if
Harnock amazed the audience with an incredible move.
sister,
has been very supportive and inspi-
for a sur-
rational to her.
"We didn't shoot very
better.
times.”
Harnock
prise.
We
team sports
“Our whole family is so proud of what she’s been able to accomplish. It seems like a dream some-
the tournament.
have
two
her
Chris.
to her doctor’s appointment,” Barbara said. “She was dribbling in the hall for a while until the doctor asked her to stop because she was
coaches disagree.
the
Mike and
(it)
champion. Harnock takes the losses personally and
on
a gym. She
in
with
plays
bothering other patients.”
Canada placed
ure
isn’t
She added Katie always has a ball her hand, even dribbling around the house. “Once, she even brought
to play."
teams.
Katie
in
(of competition),"
Under-22 (team) allowed
driveway or Katie
brothers,
nament. "I've been the only girl on a lot of the teams I've played on. (the Birmingham tournament) was just she said.
the
“It’s
playing with a team she’s playing said
a bigger scale
when
Barbara said
league,
playing in Burlington, and was the
woman
is
said.
amazing how much impact is and how intense it is. It gets better and better at every
only female player on her team and the only
Barbara
there
She's a veteran of the Canadian
I
of time
lot
and I’m always
facilities
Harnock doesn't hesitate in challenging anyone to a game of basIn
!
the
her tlaughter can
things
and seeing her perform at such a high level," Barbara said. “She's had about 17 surgeries; some of them were major and some of them were minor. Watching her compete is a lot nicer than appointments
player's favourite sound.
.scoops
Barbara,
amazed by
struck by the contrast ol
with perfect rotation, like a yo-yo,
while
said she’s
do on the court. “Wc’vc spetU a
up in front of her head, keeps it on her fingertips in proper form and fires it. The ball spins smoothly in the air pulls
mom,
arnock's
life for
the past
1
1
part
years.
“Everyone in my family played a team sport,” she said. “Basketball sort of presented it,self. It’s what I grasped quickly. It’s sort of what I was supposed to do. “People always said I had a nat-
mind
for it and a natural abilsoon as 1 picked up the ball knew what to do,” she said. Harnock’s coach, Chris
ural ity, I
as
Chandler, compared her to NBA legend John Stockton. “She’s a true point guard,”
“And
Chandler
said.
He
said
Harnock
is
probably the
best under-22 female player in the
world.
wheel-
way
the
for her to
it.
Barbara and the physician looked away for a second and Katie was gone; they found her down the hall.
“The chair really is a part of her body and if you apply it to a sport, amazing things happen,” said Barbara.
She
she’s got the best ball han-
dling skills I’ve'ever seen.”
first
was asking
said Katie
is
aiming to play Olympics
basketball in the Beijing in
2008 and
after that
maybe
she’ll
play professionally in Europe.
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