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Youth escaping through gambling The growing
Volunteering alive at Conestoga LASA and police foundations students organize overnight walkathon.
popularity of poker
has made gambling a mainstream
Women’s team coming
addiction.
Feature
Monday, March
6,
2006
A
learning
newsroom
journalism students
for
together
Extramural hockey players impressive at recent tournament.
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Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
38th Year
— No. 8
Vandalism shuts down game tables By JASON SONSER Student.s, faculty and staff may have noticed the pool and foosball tables have been out of order in the
Sanctuary.
Sam
communications
Egleston,
specialist for CSl. .said the tables
were shut down due to vandalism, after Spoke newspapers were stuffed into the pockets and goals. "Originally, what we had was a problem with the foosball tables where student.s were stuffing them,” Egleston said. “What happens when they stuff (the goals),
actually
it
"There are security cameras watching over the foosball and pool tables. We don't want to have to watch students because that's not what we are here to do. We've just had reoccuning vandalism, so we
do
just as a precaution,” he said.
it
Egleston said CSI has taken a lot of backlash since .shutting down the
"A
of students (have been
lot
replaced
“We
all
message out
that we’re not
money
after
we'd shut down the foosball that we went in the Sanctuary and realized that all the pool cue tips had been ripped off
ball,
who
tables,
and are willing
the pool cues.”
He
said he didn't
know
if
it
was
someone w ho was upset about
the
Egleston said CSI has been looking at the tapes from the security
cameras
that
monitor the inside of
“It’s really
for the presidency.
Wolf
said he
made
the decision
for personal reasons, which he wouldn’t disclose, as well as
other reasons. “I just changed my mind on the whole idea,” said Wolf, who was nominated for president. “1 only had a year’s experience with the CSI board and I thought Jackson would be a better president with a
more experience.” Jackson has been on the CSI board for two little
years and has held three positions, director, vice-president
and
president.
Wolf
said he is graduating this
year from public relations, but he is looking forward to finishing his
CSI
shut
it
down
forever,
“I will continue
my
term
until
"Students
know
should
that
if
you vandalize school or student property, it’s not cool and it could
The pool tables were expected to be back up and running on Feb. 22. As
for the foosball tables, Egleston
said they should be ready to use
sometime
after reading
week.
“No
ism for the past year and a
“The
first
it’s
a
half.
incident on
Feb.
involved the foosball tables.
9
We
went out there and found that the one table had been jammed full of newspaper,” he said. Egleston said all of the balls from the other foosball table
were
in the
Taking the plunge Third-y6ar business management student Kyle Handsaeme puts on a high-flying wet at the Polar Plunge Feb. 16. See Page 8 and 9 for story and more photos.
Bv BRANDON WALKER
some shirt
girls in the
May
Durham
auditioned for the he’s
willing to serve the students at the
he decides to move to Kitchener at woodworking take and
college.”
Conestoga.
the
There would have been a president selection meeting on Feb. 1 if Wolf hadn’t dropped out of the
Although his educational pursuits have changed, the one constant in Tim Deegan’s life has been music. Playing drums and singing in several bands over the years has kept
running.
Jackson, a third-year business student, said he
will,,., ^
continue to be president this yehr, part-time until he graduates and then he’ll take the
upcoming
it
on full-time in
year.
“I’m very excited to be the president full-time and start acting on the issues full-time,” he said. The CSI president’s annual salary
is
more than $36,000.
this love alive. "
This year one of Tim’s friends decided to try out for MuchMusic’s VJ Search at Fairview Mall and for fun, Tim went with him. When the host of the tryout asked else wanted
he jumped
While on
to
if
anyone
come up on
at the
stage,
chance.
stage,
Tim
talked con-
fidently to the audience about
why
The next term starts May 1 and ends April 30, 2007. Jackson is also the College Student Alliance
he should be chosen. He said he’s a little bit wild and crazy and he likes “to climb on stuff.” He said
(CSA) president. The outgoing CSI board
he feels MuchMusic is losing its edge and he can bring edge back to the show. After the host told Tim he wasn’t allowed to climb on the set behind him, she told him he had to show
elects
the president for the following
Continued on Page 2
off his
audience
and hollering.
started hooting
College. After finishing,
He took
skin to win.
and the
Imagine a young man coming out of high school in Oshawa and enrolling in a firefighter program at
management
act before getting
Student makes VJ Search Top
school year.
term.
pool tables open,” he said.
the pool tables."
one has come forth in terms of the reward, but I’m not sure how much longer we’ll keep it closed down.
because I was elected by the students and I’ve always been
Matt Jackson will remain president of Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) after CSI director Jonathan Wolf dropped out of the running
At that point, all the foosball were removed but we left the
down
bad, especially for the
foosball tables,” Egleston said.
Jackson remains CSI president By JON YANEFF
reasonable for foos-
to pay,” he said.
vandalized table.
the Sanctuary.
penalty,” he said.
and shut
the pool balls
game
actually enjoy the
We can’t
forward.
we
all
who pay
service to the students.” Egleston said CSI has experienced ongoing incidents of vandal-
come
thcTU,” he said. "At that point,
removed
cents.
to play pool or foos-
were then shut down since there were no usable cues with which to play pool. A note was put on the pool tables saying if anyone knew who was responsible for the vandalism to come to the CSI. Despite a $50 reward, no one’s
balls
be an issue with security, you could be lined, you might face academic
going to
foosball tables being deactivated. Egle.ston said the pool tables
ball.
on
the pool cues.
their
all
"It's pretty
one game of foos-
the tips
all
a.skr
other students, students a
50
the next day that the pool
kind of just want to get the
day or two
was
Egle.ston said ball costs
was
"It
cues were missing
when the pool tables were going to come back,” he said. He said the person who maintains the pool tables came in Feb. 16 and
tables. it
nine per game,” he said.
ing)
tolerate vandalism. It's not fair to
believe
it's
tables.
wrecks the inside of the game.” Egleston said CSI proceeded to take all the foosballs out of the “I
"There were about 30 foosballs and believe
I
Tim was one of more
than 2,000
people from across Canada
VJ
who So
Search.
far
been extremely successful, making it to the Top 20 and then
Top
1
Now
0.
the
compete on a weekly TV
finalists
against each other
show.
The
contestants undertake differ-
ent challenges while living in a $6.4-million penthouse located in
The
Suites at
1
King West
in
down-
One
contestant
week by
wants to do. If you could describe a perfect job for Tim, that would be it. There’s a lot of good competition there, but some people just don’t have the complete package. They know a lot about music but don’t have the television presence,”
he
said.
The way he’s acted on the show is the way he really is, Nayler said. “And that’s to his benefit. He’s not making a big splash but he’s doing a good enough job to keep in contention.
“He doesn’t
is
eliminated each
expert judges until there
like to stand out
be the loud one. smart.
town Toronto.
1
He
He
and
likes to play
it
likes to look at a situa-
and see how he can do his best. And that’s why he’s kept himself in
tion
one of the top contenders,”
are five left
as
tions are decided
Nayler said. “He’s not stepping on anyone or burning any bridges, he’s doing it
and then the eliminaby viewer voting through text messaging and the Internet.
Tim
wasn’t available for comto the show’s busy pro-
right so far.
He
a lot because he’s not
duction schedule. However, his friends had lots to say about him. “Tim is a cool, funny cat,” said Cole Nayler, a second-year broad-
big fuss about
casting student at Conestoga. “He’s a rock star, that’s what he is. “And he knows music. He’s got the passion and
it’s
what he
really
shown making a
doesn’t get
ment due
it.
He’s keeping
it
real.”
Tim’s older brother, Michael,
Tim is much deeper than he’s been shown on television. “There’s a lot more to him but he’s not one said
to grab the spotlight.”
Continued on Page 2
Page 2
— SPOKE, March
News
2006
6,
Now deep thoughts ...with Random
director drops out
CSI
Conestoga College
questions answered by
What
the craziest thing
is
of presidential race
random students
you’ve done on Spring Break?
Continued from Page 1 The outgoing CSI board elects the
president
following
the
for
“Saving Route 61 was one of dent,” said Jackson.
Jackson. “After, they have up to
went exploring abandoned buildings.” “I
Ian Holley,
computer programmer/analyst first-year
an hour to answer questions from the board members, then the
who
board votes on
they want for
He
said the duties as president
include
meetdealing with the several
attending
ings whether
it’s
student centre or student
life
in
He or she also works with the college administration, general.
lobbies the provincial government
and deals with a broad spectrum of student issues on a regular basis.
finished off a
“I
Texas
work 24 hours
is
required to
a week.
The
dent Justin Falconer resigned Jan.
spend
took over the issue and worked further with regional council to save the route. “I’m now sitting on a committee,
office.
office
Reid,
like
first-year
CSI address,”
see
to
said
He
said the only issue he has
dealt with as president
ing
save
to
bus
the
was workroute
some of
Moncton
to visit
stranger.
It
Wg
a
was very
had
Amanda
Student vies
lobster.”
Scheerer,
second-year marketing
went to Newfoundland and drank for a straight
“I
Continued from Page
to
improve the route during the next months,” said Jackson. “I hope we will continue to be successful and I think our message was received loud and clear, that Route 61 is needed at the college.” The nominations for the vicepresident closed on Feb. 15 and the eight
was
president
filled
selection
The meeting
23.
is
during a vice-
meeting Feb. similar to the
presidential selection, except can-
to give a
speech instead of 30 min-
Chantelle Ryerson, service
foundations
“We all went out drinking. Then we walked around Disney World and was I
hitting
on
Ariel.”
Kiel Weber,
third-year marketing
Jackson said the president and the vice-president
work together on
is
underway with an election being held in March. The voting will take
ty to elect their
for the
new
upcoming
representatives
year.
Jackson said the president and vice-president positions are filled
within the board to give some continuity to the board.
He
said the seven director posi-
tions are
open
to
any full-time
stu-
dent at the college. “Students wishing to be nominated have to pick up a nomination form from the CSI office, do their
campaign period, give paign speech and then
their
we
cam-
hold the
“I know many of the current board members this year are graduating,
band) was going to get a conhe would love the chance to become a rock star.” What most people don’t realize about Tim is that “he is also a spiritual person, he is a very devoted Christian. He even has a tattoo of his favourite Bible verse on the under side of his arm,” said tract
asked what Tim needs to in order to win, Nayler
“He
definitely
needs to get a better vocabulary and improve on the words he uses and when he uses them. He uses a lot of the same phrases, but every once in a while he’ll use a new phrase that’ll show a different side to him.” Nayler said he met Tim last year when they were roommates. “He always made me laugh. He’d play some music while we did the dishes and he’d dance and he’s like the worst dancer in the world. He claps and snaps. But he’s got that cool confidence about him.” “The first time I met Tim he was dressed up as a dog,” said Lindsay Green, one of Tim's friends from
Durham
College. “It was for
prevention
week
the
in
was
show
didn’t
Oshawa
becau.se he’s I
I
there.”
Denise Leveille, second-year marketing
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
“We
done
strip
surprise
on her
before.
it
Janssen. It’s strange that Tim hasn’t been given more airtime on the show, said Fraser Zerebecki, one of
(Internet photo)
Tim Deegan, a contestant on MuchMusic’s VJ Search, is “a rock
star,”
according to a
friend. it did on television. head on a light hard enough to make it swing back and forth and everyone laughed at him. He did really well that evening though. He raised the most money for charity, $55, and the second highest stripper only
smoothly as
“He
hit his
raised $25.”
Green said she hopes he wins
fire
talking to kids and posing
Green said seeing him the
wrong resort, and know how got
for seven
directors
(his
for pictures.”
didn’t
The nomination process
new CSI board of
the
in
coveted MuchMusic job
for
he’d choose the band, Michael said. “He likes making and playing music more than any-
He was
at the
required to
is
hours a week
so they won’t be back.”
a regular basis.
1
Centre and he was dressed up as Sparky, the fire prevention dog.
I
15
elections after that,” said Jackson.
utes.
band
said his speaking.
week.”
Cuba.
to the college.”
website (www.conestogac.on.ca), where students have the opportuni-
ways
Transit, to try to look at
Tim had to choose between being a VJ and making it big in a
When
in
message
vice-president
place online through Conestoga’s
If
work on
got lost
voice,
the
thing.”
“I
one
took a plane to
nice.
human
acts with
administration and Grand River
for
Conestoga students who commute from Cambridge. “I
which includes CSI, some other
didates are only given 15 minutes
Jackson.
electrical engineering
CSI
he
23,
position
“Quite often students come in the and they have an issue they’d
mickey.”
Ben
The president
relay that
I
said after former
students, the council,
their president.”
“The board
so after the board makes a decision
presi-
He
school year.
“Each candidate has half an hour to give a speech,” said
my
accomplishments as presi-
first
the job at
down
and genuine.
I
for a
think he’s a bit in the background
.sometimes.”
youth
People were going to bid to win a date with the person on stage and he’d never stripped before so he wanted to practice. He climbed up on the bar in front of me and my boyfriend and a few other people and started stripshelter.
ping,” she said.
Unfortunately,
it
didn’t
go as
I
it
if
he doesn’t
know them
he’s not
as loud, but he’s never quiet.”
Tim
Zerebecki said Tim is a genuinegood person who’d give the shirt off his back to someone in need. “He’s definitely a pretty boy but he likes to do crazy things
opportunity
came
When we gym we’d walk
occasionally.
always listening to the next up-and-coming band, said Tim Janssen, a good friend of Tim’s and a former classmate from Durham College. “He analyses their style and use of instruments. Music is very important to him,” he said. is
“If the
and Tim 's friend
ly
She said he’s usually loud and
money
Fraser Zerebecki, n 'ood\ 'orking student
going to his head.” When asked what he could do better she said, “He needs to do something so he’s noticed more. I see
fun around people he knows. “But
strip to raise
look at him you think he’s a model or a DJ.” first
don't
Durham
the
at
“He’s got that image,
when you
MuchMusic. “He’s very
to earth
College pub and it was a few hours before Tim was going to
were
Tim’s woodworking classmates and friends. “He’s done as well as any of us- could expect but he needs to talk more about music. If he does that, he’s set. “He’s got that image., when you first look at him you think he’s a model or a DJ or .something. I’ve got my money on him (to win).”
that
to the
used to go by people
playing hockey and he’d moon them. I’m not sure if they ever saw him or not. “It’s sort
of weird having him
leave (to go on the show) because
now
I
don’t have a
We’ve gone on
gym
partner.
quite a few adven-
tures together,” Zerebecki said.
News
SPOKE, March
6,
2006
— Page 3
Students take steps to promote volunteerism By TARA RICKER
us will not only help out the
com-
munity. but hopefully also promote It is
lap
6;55 a.m. with only one more Participants
go.
to
no
can
longer ignore the burning pain their feet but at the
same time
in
they
feel a sigh
of relief as they undergo
their
last
lap.
cro.ss
the
that
When
finish
line
they finally they realize
every step was worth
On
it.
17 Conestoga College
Feb.
an overnight walkathon for
held
awareness to volunteers within the community,” said Jorgenson. The newly organized Conestoga College Volunteer and Action Team Club put the walkathon together. The team started off as the law and security administration and police foundations volunteer fundraising group. This group was oriented toward LAS A and police foundations students, to organize
charity.
Thirty-one
walked
participants
through the halls of the college
from dusk
dawn. They walked
to
in which the money raised would be donated to a charity.
an event
Members of
group
the
felt
that
was not enough volunteering
for a total of eight hours, totalling a
there
distance of 34 kilometres.
or volunteer awarenes.s throughout
Their journey began
at
p.m.
1 1
ended at 7 a.m. Feb.'l 8. Students and faculty at the col7 and
Feb.
1
lege
showed
their support for the
walkathon by placing money into plastic containers that were placed around the college throughout the
week of the event. The event raised a grand total of $220. The money raised was
the college and decided to take the group college wide and organize events to rai.se awareness of volunteering.
“The purpose of the club is to promote volunteer work though the college and tri-city area,” said Jeremy Jeffrey, chair of the club. Jeffrey, a first-year police foun-
dations student, said the club’s ini-
(Photo by Tara Ricker)
Jeremy
Jeffrey
and Cory Abdol,
participants of the walkathon held Feb.
Centre
in
tiative is to
nars and special events to promote
again next year, hopefully
was thrilled when the college first approached us,” said Gwenanne Jorgenson, community
volunteering and build a stronger
attract a
community. Only students from the police foundations program participated in the walkathon even though it was open to all students and facul-
and faculty within the college.” Stacey Dykeman, a first-year police foundations student,
ty at the college.
me was
relations co-ordinator at the centre.
“The college and ing together
is
the centre
work-
a great match.”
The Volunteer Action Centre
is
a
non-profit organization that helps
connect
people
with
volunteer
opportunities.
“The funds the college raised
Millennium Scholarships
IT’S
for
pate,” said Jeffrey.
Les bourses
7.
A
total of
$220 was raised
for
Volunteer Action
for the
hold a variety of semi-
“It was somewhat of a disappointment that students and faculty from other programs didn’t partici-
du millenaire
1
money donated
count
Waterloo.
donated to the Volunteer Action Centre in Waterloo. “I
first-year police foundations students,
“If
we do
it
we
was a
participant in the walkathon. part of the walk for keeping myself motivated,”
“The hardest said
Knetsch walked the entire eight
will
wider scope of students
Dykeman. The students who
participated in the walk said they found their motivation in their instructor Andy Knctsch.
IT’S
Knetsch.
volunteer can
“Becoming
benefit
a
a
student
“Having him with us was amazDykeman. “He was in great spirits the entire time and he
when
ing,” said
and
kept us going.
Knetsch said he participated in walkathon because of the emphasis on volunteerism. “Many employers today look for candidates who have spent time
walkathon was a success and that the club is going to look at making it an annual event. “It was such a great experience because it felt like the whole college was behind us thanks to its
voluniccring within their
generosity.”
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— SPOKE, March
Page 4
Commentary
2006
6,
Can freedom
OOPS/ 6orky CamaoAi WAS AN acoid&nt !
speech
of
i*r
have limitations? The
not a black and white issue.
It's
abound
sliades of grey
in the
recent debate over whether the publication ol the ultra-controversial political cartoons depicting
Danish
Recently, one of the cartoons
Muhammad was
was published
in
right.
The Cord Weekly.
Wilfrid Laurier University’s student newspaper. Although the face of
Mohammed was
censored with a black
bar,
an Islamic prayer was not
Mohammed was wearing. of Mohammed in an attempt to prevent
censored on the bomb-shaped turban Islam prohibits images
excessive or blind devotion
-
atry
-
reported
The Record
in
idol-
a Feb.
1
article.
the prayer
Muslim students complained and pointed out
After
was
one any Muslim would recognize, according to The Record, editors at The Cord issued an apology immediately - the same day the paper hit stands.
Most
newspapers
mainstream
and television stations
Canada
in
have.opted not to print or broadcast
The
the controversial cartoons.
cartoons, for the most
About a dozen of the cartoons were published in Denmark in September and were later printed again in some European newspa-
tensions between the
pers.
part, only fuelled the
West and the
East.
The
With Dick Cheney as your
The
sparked
reprint
and
riots
some Muslim
countries,
The Record reported, and protesters in Lebanon and Syria even attacked Danish embassies.
number of Muslim
are also boycotting
countries
European prod-
The European papers
the Muslim faith and
that
left
believers with a painful
scar that heal.
ucts.
and will die, in riots and protests over the
died,
pub-
Freedom What
you weren’t allowed
if
allowed to express ourselves and
However, some would probably argue the cartoons were better defined as hate crimes than sentiments of free speech. right to publish the altered cartoons,
it
offended by their pub-
immediate
apology.
tries,
told the story without publishing the offensive
If
own
population
The
live
in
a democratic
freedom of the press implies people should have the right
themselves
in writing
or
any other way of expression of
-
values and whether what they are saying can benefit the
or wound.
publication of the cartoons, for the most part, only fuelled the
tensions between the West and East.
The cartoons have
insulted the
Muslim
painful scar that will take time to heal. will die, in riots
faith
and
Many
believers with a
left
people have died, and
and protests over the cartoons.
The only good
thing that could
come of
is
if so,
what they
are. It’s
Until there’s an answer, the debate will continue. But this time, leave
Censorship and self-censorship as well as
media
how much independence
outlet has
dom
may
and
was fined $3 1 ,600 after him to compen-
Peters
the judge ordered
country or harassed.
a
difficulty
some
make
free-
face can
of the press almost non-exis-
To live in a country where I know what is going on around me tent.
sate the parties in court for the legal bills
by
run up during the delay caused
his refusal to reveal the source.
The Spectator paid “What if it’s a time, or
what
if it’s
the fine.
freelancer next
an employee of
a small paper that doesn’t have the
wherewithal
without worrying about whether the
financial
government has dictated the news,
this?” Peters said
ference and to seek, receive, and
or whether journalists aren’t report-
report.
ing on an issue of concern because
stories that are important, the sto-
they
ries that
impart
information
and
ideas
through any media regardless of
is
For many people around the world this is not possible in
Canada
and I’m just glad
journalists
and citizens
alike are able to express themselves.
countries
where
freedom
of
fear
their
for
life,
of comfort to me.
Ken
Peters,
a reporter for the
Hamilton Spectator,
is
a
guilty
on Nov.
tempt of court,
16, in
2004, of con-
Hamilton, after
carry
news
mean
that
then that
And
that’s a
concern
to all of us here.”
When
good
when he was found
to
CBC
should be exposed, won’t
be exposed?
example of how press freedom was jeopardized
“Does
on a
a reporter or an individual
has to worry about going to is
threatened to
name
jail
or
a source
contacted
for verification.
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NBC needs Shaun
White, Lindsay Seth Westeott, Michelle Kwan and Bode Miller. are
all
American
who were chosen by sweep
to
Couric and Matt Lauer did a superb Job of masking the temporary world -unifying event, focusing on the hot
athletes
Kristin
leaving a
but
to
watch
their favourite sport, but to
come around,
not only to
have
all
watch
a
sporting
includes almost
and
event
that
nations, reli-
all
languages.
The
are one of the
highest publicized sporting events because of the magnitude and
involvement of so many people
all
across the world.
Broadcasting station reporters
like
Bob
NBC
Costas,
and Katie
noticed the yellow
is in
A
well
symbol
The whole concept has always seemed
rather peculiar to
shouldn’t all
all
the cars
not a sign
drivers be cautious of
on the road, whether or
is
Anyways, writing
me because
being displayed. that
is
not
school I noticed one of the infamous signs in the window of a car ahead of me while stopped at a red light. I didn’t really think anything of it until
my way
to
I
that
car.
It
NBC
it
was a medal-winning performance.
with others
could not believe
my
my
the
eyes. This
least
was what she was doing. She was smoking a cigarette.
take
the
message
to
heart
themselves.
it
Why should we care if they don’t?
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and Learning
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Room
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A new
controversial
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means turning
who
rades
off Couric,
NBC
com-
think they can learn to
race a Super-G by joking around
with the cocky Bode Miller, then so be
it.
and
stuffy
I
will take the slightly old
Williams
international
and
for
flair
his
sports
any day.
to
organs?
bill is
a hot
The idea of presumed consent of organ donation has many wondering what will happen to their bodies after
Vanessa Parker
they die.
Ontarians currently have to state
Opinion
whether they want to donate organs by filling out a donor card
my
not they are for or against organ
I organs away after I die. no point in keeping them when I definitely won’t be using For some though, their them. strong religious beliefs wouldn’t
donating.
make
or write so in a will.
do
Many
forget
see
so. it
is
easy for Ontarians
whether or
to neglect the topic of
Many
Ontarians don’t have the
piece of paper or even
remember
being given an organ donor card when they received their driver’s licence.
this
someone
is
ing organs
is
drastically low.
CBC’s website on
Feb. 17 stated
were 142 organ donations in Ontario, and hundreds of people were on and are still on that last year there
Also across
lists.
2004, nearly 250 people Canada died while waiting in
for a transplant.
OK
There is a clear problem that needs to be addressed.
with their organs
Training students are proud to offer delicious four
OK.
The number of Ontarians donat-
waiting
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system where people have to
out d card, in pen nonetheless, stating whether they will donate fill
their organs is
New
Democrat
MPP
introduced
it
to
the
In
to
handle
is
the
it.
Canada, about 14
in
every one
million people donate their organs
Spain and
after they die. Portugal,
the United States have donor rates
cumbersome.
Kormos, who drafted the
away
just don’t feel that taking
a person’s right of choice
course lunches and dinners.
*
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Ontari2ins.
There are many things wrong with presuming
Lunch: Tuesday to Friday @ 11:45 am Dinner: Monday & Tuesday ® 5:45 ptn
like to watch the interacand competitive spirit between athletes who in any other circumstance would never be
winter.
(donating your
Currently,
c
I
Do you consent
to
CONESTOGA
When watch the Olympic Games, whether it's summer or
in the car.
have no problem with parents displaying a Baby on Board sign, but if they do so, they should at
attention,
thinking that per-
story to tell?
If that
commercials, athlete montages and blatant push of American patriotism made you feel as though you were sitting on the floor of George Bush’s living
it
in
Lauer and the other
of the event. glorified
wrong
I
haps that would be an interesting
brought together.
CBC coverage from the socalled NBC coverage. The endless
showcased and American athletes. The
their athletes are
tion
competitors unless
and one or two other top runners, and aired a taped version only
how
and have no real interest or knowledge in how the Virgin Islands produced a contender in the luge, or how Kenya had an athlete in cross-
Am
showcased and glorified American athletes. The network failed to show other only
they selected the American athletes
NBC
interested in
performing,
country skiing.
to be in tune to.
1
wasn’t the mother
their
Other small things differentiate
view-
vehicle.
noticed the mother driving
herself that caught
but
this.
The other day on
CBC
As I proceeded through the intersection I passed the car only to find a baby sntig ass a bug in a car seat in the back seat of the
Opinion
the
.
why I’m
athletes, including events and personal stories.
NBC, on the other hand, often had a morning broadcast and an evening broadcast, from which
alone
informing drivers to drive extra carefully while in the vicinity of a vehicle displaying the sign.
and
other
room, with a flag in your hand and on your face. Understandably, part of the reason lor NBC's selective coverage is because many viewers are only a smile
differences
was not. Then I thought maybe she was
Ricker
sign.
recognized
NBC
several
promote and sensationalize Canadian athletes and their personal stories, but they seemed to do a much better job of airing
to take into account the safety of her child while clearly she herself
Tara
the vehicle.
The “Baby on Board"
are
ning performance or an impressive or injury. To be fair. CBC did
mother expected perfect strangers
of a vehicle from time to time,
alerting us that a small child
televi-
show other comwas a medal-win-
spill
doing an impressive job at bringing races, performances and medal ceremonies live and up to the minute.
I
sign dangling from the rear win-
dow
main
to it
broadcasted Olympic events throughout the majority of the day,
Take your own advice before sharing We
athletes.
the other
network failed petitors unless
CBC
Olympic Games
games
there
between ers need
years, they have placed the major-
focus on American athletes and few others. Television audiences have been waiting for four years for these
was
Olympic Ciames, lead by veteran anchor Brian Williams. The Canadian-based statioti did its fair share of showcasing Canadian athletes and their personal sob stories,
Opinion
gions
of the
CBC
flag-waving
sion network that broadcasted the
all of that. NBC has been covering the Olympics for many years now, and for many
ity
um,
superstars, err,
Grifferty
snowy, cold trail alter them. They were all names that went hand in hand with the 2006 Olympics. The Winter Olympics arrived, in Turin, Italy. There were a staggering 80 nations participating in the games, including North and South Korea marching in under one flag, one athlete from Barbados and a team from Spain with no luggage or equipment. However, if you turned to the coverage provided by NBC, you started to forget
logo wearing,
shot,
their country
the podium,
— Page 5
2006
6,
101 in Olympic coverage
Jacobellis,
They
SPOKE, March
Peter
bill
and
provincial
ranging from 20 to 32 per million. I propose Ontario takes measures to
have
it'
stated
on your
many
driver’s
states
do,
legislature
licence,
transplants.
whether you are in favour of donating your organs. American licences have red hearts printed on them meaning the driver is willing to donate his or her
on Feb. 16, said its aim is to reduce the number of awaiting die who people
The
bill states that Ontario hospishould be able to freely harvest organs unless a dying patient
tals
objects beforehand.
There are many things wrong with presuming someone is OK with their organs being harvested. I have no problem with giving
like
organs. If
Ontario
is
to pass a bill that
makes organ donation mandatory, the government needs to do so carefully, ensuring those
support
it
who
can easily opt out.
don’t
Page 6
— SPOKE, March
6,
News
2006
comeback
Natural medicine making a By TARA RICKER
multi-faceted nature of health and
conduct and make biochem-
In addition, they
disease requires a personalized and
practical use of the latest
We
have
all
heard that everything
was once in style eventually comes back into style. It appears that is no longer just the case for
botanicals,
fashion, but also for medicine.
tions;
that
making a being pushed aside
Naturopathic medicine
comeback
after
is
involving
research
ical
comprehensive approach nosis and treatment.
nutrition,
homeopathy and other
“Naturopathic doctors
natural treatments.
many
For
such as ulcerative
menopause,
asthma,
and chronic
whole person taking
and condi-
diseases
tlu,
treat
all
the
of these
factors into account,” he said.
colitis,
Dronyk
obesity
fatigue, treatments
diag-
to
said he believes that in
20 years health
the next
can
treated the
way
will be
should be, taking
by "scientific medicine." medicine and "Naturopathic treatments have entered a new era
be primary and even curative. Naturopathic doctors also func-
rejuvenation," said William Dronyk. a naturopathic doctor in
work,
patients to an appropriate medical
are going to finally consider soul,
Kitchener.
specialist such as an oncologist or a
spirit
surgeon. Naturopathic therapies can be employed within that con-
their patients.”
of
Naturopathic medicine
is
a form
of primary health care that has been practised in North
America since
1900s. In 1925, Ontario
the early
formally recognized
it
under the
Drugless Practitioners Act. “Naturopathic doctors recognize
body to identify and
within an
tion
text to
for
example,
complement
treatment most
heal itself and act to
appropriate to his or her specific
said Dronyk.
to its recovery,”
“Symptoms
are seen
best
overall
medical condition. Naturopathic medicine was popu-
and widely available throughout
to
(Photo by Tara Ricker)
Consumers are now purchasing alternative natural supplements as opposed to medication prescribed by family doctors. These
thousands of naturopathic doctors and
patients
patients using naturopathic therapies.
care.
is like
Some
medicine.
medical doctors
very comfortable co-treating
who
receive
naturopathic
Other medical doctors are
pill
many
physicians in prac-
caused a temporary decline of naturopathic medicine and most other methods of natural healing, said Dronyk. By the 1970s, however, the Canadian public was becoming increasingly disenchanted with conventional medicine. The pro-
Oliver of Kitchener. “Patients
eases since ancient times.
found
receive naturopathic treatment are
The earliest doctors and worked with herbs, foods, and
healers water,
tissue manipulation, gen-
treatments that do not obscure the
own
healing powers.
ventional medicine were
main tools and to advocate a healthy dose of primary prevention. their
tice
who
obvious, and millions of Canadians
down
to
look for new
options and alternatives.
naturopathic doctors are experiencing noteworthy
all
who
run into complications
to
the road.”
may
be happy
at first, but will
expe-
rience a downfall with the treatment
they receive sooner than expected. “I think naturopathic doctors are
in innovative natural medical research and are looking
misleading their patients in a big way,” she said. “It is bound to blow
successes,
leadership
Carnation sales
body.
a patient’s
symptoms but
By STEPH BAULK
help cure
at the
same
on the type of medicine prescribed, it can cause damage to an internal organ,” he said. "Medical doctors don’t take the time to look at the whole picture.” Health and disease results from a complex of physical, mental, emotime, depending
social
environmental,
genetic,
tional,
and other
total health
also includes
spiritual health, naturopathic doctors
encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development.”
medicine
recog-
nizes the harmonious functioning
of
all
aspects of the individual as
being
essential
health.
to
The
Did
you
get
ing up people asking
SWAK
a
this
If you did, don’t worry, bad thing.
it's
not a
It just means you were one of the 250 people who received a carnation, which was Sealed with Alumni Kisses, or two Hershey Kisses. The Alumni Association sold the
Door
carnations inside
on Feb. 14 staff
give a
to
little
to that special person.
Monica
Himmelman,
alumni
and annual fund
relations
5
and
to students, faculty
who wanted
something
Door
3 and
officer,
said this year the carnations sold
out by noon, which
was
a record
for them.
“We were usually
“We (Photo by Steph Baulk)
Margie Williams, development and alumni assistant (left to right), Beti Canet, development officer, and Monica Himmelman, alumni relations
and annual fund
officer,
sold carnations that were
sealed with alumni kisses by Door 5 on Feb. 14. They sold carnations before noon, which was a record for sales.
if
they got
were,"
usually
sell
out by 1:30 p.m.
or 2 p.m., but by lunch hour no flowers left.”
Himmelman
jokingly
250
we had
said
didn’t even have to call
upon her
pick up a carnation this year. call-
flowers
may
“Last year was a Monday, but
we
also had a blizzard,” she said. it
“So I being a Monday morning
and there being a weren’t
lot
of snow, there
many people on campus.
services at the college.
many students were unaware of naturopathic medicine and decided to pursue a initially
naturopathic doctor career as a sec-
ond or third career, said Scott. “With the introduction of new naturopathic programs and the regulation of
new provinces and
naturopathic medicine a
first
choice for
many
She said many
is
states,
becoming
students.”
universities
are
and alternative medical societies on their campuses indicating that students are seeking an alternative form of medical schooling. “As naturopathic medicine grows in popularity and acceptance, so does the pool of prospective naturopathic doctors in training.”
year
really
added
to
said
it,”
ping by to look
stop-
at the T-shirts,
so
it
was really great.” The Clothesline Project, which was sponsored by the Women’s Resource Group and CSI, was an event where students decorated 25 shirts with messages about healthy relationships.
The Alumni Association
sells
This year was a nice day and I think on Tuesday. Wednesday and
carnations for two reasons.
Thursday you get the most people on campus.”
roses and secondly, because carna-
Himmelman
liked that a lot of the
students were buying the flowers
“We
get everybody buying, but
just a nice event for students,”
she said.
they are
much
“We
keep it really affordable for them and I think the kids had a lot of fun (with the cartry to
nations).”
Conestoga’s
also first
loved
that
Clothesline
Roses have
a
in transit really
quickly.
event of the
said
SWAK
is
an
Alumni Association of
Conestoga and if they realize they have made any profit from their sales the money goes toward the alumni scholarship. “But it was a break-even event this year and they planned it that way,” she said. “So it really is to
are starting,
Project being with us.
time of year.”
think they
First,
expensive then
tions last a lot longer.
Project was at Dgor 3 with the Alumni Association. “I loved the whole Clothesline I
less
tendency to bruise
Himmelman
this year.
Himmelman she
come and
“Usually near the end. I’m
big reason the
think
said
Himmelman. “People were
have sold out faster this year is because there were more students on campus said Himmelman.
it’s
way before we said Himmelman.
sold out
family and friends to all
A
medicine,”
manager of student
Patricia Scott,
this
their flowers yet,” she said.
Valentines?
declining, indicating a trend that
now sponsoring complementary
factors.
bloom
in full
last few years with enrolment at the college on the rise. “The average age of applicants is
Formerly,
may
“Medical medicine
Naturopathic
providing
clinical
of
naturopathic
“Since
Oliver said patients
with the results
licensed
in con-
medical doctors are pleased with how rapidly patients are turning their heads to a naturopathic approach. “It’s a quick fix,” said Dr. Gillian
However, not
likely
were inspired
work
are willing to
junction with naturopathic doctors.”
becoming
“Today,
Today’s naturopathic doctors continue to use these therapies as
of con-
College
students are preparing early, before
human
“There are
Canadian
Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto
or during university, for a career in
native medicine providers,” he said.
clinical limitations
full
of the problem,” he said.
they are open to working with alter-
of a large medical system
to
in
is
without even looking into the root
like antibiotics, the institutionaliza-
“Patients can ask their physicians if
causing the problem.” Naturopathic medicine, sometimes called “naturopathy,” was first used in Canada a little over 100 years ago. But the natural therapies and the philosophy on which naturopathy is based have been effectively used to treat dis-
body’s
believe in giving their patients
a quick fix by prescribing a
increasing use of “miracle drugs”
unreceptive to alternative therapies.
tion
tle
who
human body
of “scientific discovery and
rise
the
different layers to find the layer
fasting
“Medical doctors are the ones
an onion, you have to expose
problem,” he said. “A
However, the medicine,”
medicine
naturopathic force.”
store.
Dronyk said medicine prescribed by medical doctors contains harmful chemicals that are damaging the
on symptomatic treatment without looking for the root of the
solely
said.
movement back
“I believe the
over the
than suppressing symptoms, he said.
focus
and
has noticed the growing movement
are
doctors
rest
Oliver’s response.
of naturopathic medical schools and
“Many medical
any health food
regiment for health, he
The
underlying causes of illness rather
were a number
diet,
up in their faces one of these days.” Dronyk laughed when he heard
of opinions regarding naturopathic there
looking at
forward to an unlimited future and potential,” said Dronyk. Medical doctors have a wide range
lar
Around 1920,
start
to
realize that they have
at
Canada well 20th century.
treating
supplements are readily available
body to return to health.” The goal of naturopathic treatment is to identify and eliminate the
into the early part of the
and emotions when
exercise as being part of the whole
as manifestations of the efforts of the
professionals
Medical doctors are going
used by conventionally trained medical doctors. The result is a team-care approach that recognizes the
health
wake up and
the treatments
the needs of the patient to receive
whole aspect of a
being.
believe
“I
referring
the inherent ability of the
remove obstacles
into account the
human
frame-
integrated
it
raise
awareness and
have a little mid-terms can be a pretty heavy
fun on campus. it
to
When
SPOKE, March
6,
2006
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— SPOKE, March
6,
Feature
2006
Conestoga College experiences 40 Polar Plunge zanies $5,
100
raise
for charity
By BENJAMIN RICHMOND
cake. People were
still
wrapped
in
towels, wearing wet bathing suits
Since the early '80s, students
at
Conestoga College have been stripping down and plunging into the cold Canadian winter. This year Conestoga celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Polar 16.
C
-1
came down
rain
as
a
crowd of spectators gathered outside the Blue
pond for because the
jump
safety reasons ice
was too
1981 as a way to raise money.
fundraisers like the Polar Plunge.
One by
one, the plungers were
announced as they made their way With the crowd cheer-
foundations
student,
into the water twice
said the water
expected. “The that bad, the
and
was colder than he
and stroke prevention. Gauci said have four
researchers
money
came
these effects to occur, one would have to be in the water for about 30 minutes. In case any medical problems arose, paramedics were on hand to assist with
any medical problems. After all the plungers jumped, everyone met in the Blue Room for warm soup, hot chocolate and
“We showed some
work,” Jackson
&
•
• •
available positions
exhilarating
Dress for success to make a great
first
lots
-
of copies on hand
770
a
tinue it going in the years to come.” Gauci said Conestoga’s Polar Plunge is one of the liiore unique fundraisers.
The event has
plunges.
recently their
The University of
is
also doing a plunge this
“This
the
raise
:->>i
proud of the
25th anniver-
been going for over
sary. “It’s
CSI
received
stand out from the crow'd!
~R'.
is
its
the
is it
all,”
Students signed up for the event office,
their
money
to
where they
pledge forms
jump
to
into the cold
The plungers wore a variety of colourful costumes to entertain
Buisman, along with fellow foundations students Ted Bennet and Matt Woolvett. got one of their teachers to sponsor them to jump. Handsaeme said one of the reasons he jumped into the pool was to raise money. “You're helping out a really good cause and it’s obviously a fun
the crowd on hand.
thing to do.”
water.
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond) :n the Student Client Services
year
said Gauci.
Sep To S^ipicy/KcrU Cuc-ess
Career Service: is locaUd
in
(Conestoga) unique place that started
CAREER SERVICES i .t!
next
quarter of a century and we’ll con-
police
Your
for
Jackson said CSI event being
year.
unpression
Network on your own instead of in groups,
he
already.”
at
and have
and
in a heartbeat.
Guelph has held a polai' plunge for the past two years, and Sheridan
up an Employer Guide Book to get the inside scoop
Letter critiqued,
student,
experience
would do it again “We’re planning
& businesses attending
Have your Resume and Cover
third-year
planned a routine with his friend for the event and said it was an
College
Visit tlis Career Services office to pick
a
management
business
own
Job Fair Preparation Tips
on
said.
Kyle Handsaeme,
sparked other schools to hold
Biotechnology
«
strong
spirit today.”
Every participant received a package of gifts, including the Polar Plunge touque, “as a token of our appreciation for their hard
for
March 16, 2006 10:00-1:00 E Wing Foyer Health Sciences, Community Services
out should be proud of them-
school
water are an increased heart rate, frostbite and, eventually, hypothermia. However, in order
stays in our region, for our
community.” This year’s event raised more than $5,100, which is up about $2,000 from last year. Jackson said everyone who raised money and
second time was even
paramedic student, Jerry Vanleeuwen, said he agreed that the water did not get any warmer the second time. “I’ve done it before and I didn’t expect it the first time ... the second time was a little worse.” Aside from the initial shock, some effects of jumping into cold
University of
the
at
“The majority of our
Waterloo.
selves.
First-year
Wing Foyer Engineering, Information Te^noiogy S Business
raised from the
this region is fortunate to
time in wasn’t
first
colder.’’
E
money
All the
health promotion for heart disease
police
March 15,2006 10:00-1:00
Polar
Plunge to collect the donations. The foundation provides health promotion information to schools and corporations and helps with
of costumes, including a Viking, a
ing them on, the participants jumped into the cold water, and most of them quickly got out. Ryan Buisman, a first-year
Fairs!
for the
the
events goes toward research and
jumped
Campus Job
attended
plungers were dressed in a variety
to the pool.
'
Kathy Gauci, co-ordinator foundation,
The
Rastifarian and hockey players.
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been an extreme
and thin.
Hence, an inflated pool, filled with ice, cold water and snow, was set up beside the pond. With a crowd of bundled-up students and faculty waiting their arrival, about 40 plungers lined up at the door, inside the college.
It’s
success.”
into
For the second consecutive year, the
with a bang.
Plunge for Conestoga, but for the Heart and Stroke Foundation as well. Both the college and the foundation started the event in
Room.
plungers were unable to
giant leap into the ice cold water
the event and he said he was impressed with the turnout at the
at
This year not only marked the 25th anniversary of the Polar
in
freezing
and took a
president. Matt Jackson, was
just right for the occasion. Light
covered
their bathing suits
up.
CSI
Polar Plunge. “The event went off
perature at
About 40 plungers stripped down to during the Polar Plunge on Feb. 16
warm
With the temand the ground snow, the weather was
Plunge on Feb.
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond)
and dripping water as they gathered with one another and began to
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(Photo by Benjamin Richmond)
The crowd backs up as they prepare
for
a big splash at the Polar Plunge,
(Photo by Jon Yaneff)
paramedics Jerry Van Leeuwen and Josh Willekes after taking their plunge Feb. 16 warm up First-year
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond)
A crowd
of students
gathered around the pool
to
cheer on the participants as they plunged
into the
cold water.
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond)
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond)
CSI president, Matt Jackson, helps out by shovelling more snow
into the cold water.
Some
participants took a minute to
soak
in
the cold water
pool before retreating to the warmth of the college.
in
the
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Andrew
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Youth use gambling to escape By BENJAMIN
RICHMOND
skyrocketed
in the last six
— Page 11
2006
life
months.
The McGill survey showed
With the growing popularity of poker over the
pa.st
year,
become more of
has
gambling
a mainstream
addiction.
Much
adolescents with gambling problems come
from
backgrounds and males and females. Young gamblers are often still stu.social
all
include
both
young people
dents,
who
participate in varied types of gant-
home
with their parents.
adults,
like
with cards, sports
bling activities,
betting, lottery tickets,
games of skill
most for
part,
are single and
and the Internet being the five most popular forms. As reported in a
money. According
recent survey
main reasons
by McGill University, 80 per cent of adolescents between 2 and 17 have gambled during the 1
and 30 per cent of them gamble at lea.st once a week. Four to eight per cent of adolescents are reported to have a serious gambling past year
problem.
The survey
showed
akso
that chil-
dren often begin gambling with their family and friends when they are
around the age of
10.
Jennifer Beers, a problem
gam-
counsellor with
Homewood
Community Addiction
Services in
bling
Guelph, said children are more likely to develop a gambling addiction than
adults,
because
they
are
exposed to it at a young age. She added children get the wrong message about gambling because they only see the positive outcomes.
“Most parents come home and tell when they win money at
their kids
the casino, but people usually don’t .say
anything
when
they lose.”
Another source where children only see the glamour of gambling is Beers said the poker always show the winners’ excitement when they win, however, the children never see the negative effect gambling has on the lo.sers. “Kids think it’s (gambling) a television.
games on
great
way
TV
to
make
a living, but they
never see the losers go
Homewood
has
home
been
broke.”
helping
problem gamblers since 1998, and Beers has been with the service for three years. Beers said
Homewood
has seen an increase in the number
of callers because of the rising popularity
bling.
of television and online gam-
“We
have seen a
boom
in the
number of people calling in for help. Compared to numbers (of callers) from the first couple of years, we have seen an increase of about 300 per cent.”
Beers added the number of young problem gamblers in particular has
at
adolescents do not gamble
sole
the
live
For the
reason
of winning
to the survey, the three
gamble enjoyment
adole.scents
are the excitement and
of the game, to relieve boredom
and
to relieve feelings of depres-
“A lot of times, young people use gambling as an e.scape from
sion.
boredom or depression. They gamble as a way to numb themselves,” said Susan McLaren, a social worker from St. Mary’s Counselling Service in Kitchener. This free and confidential service has been a community program of
Mary’s Hospital since 1999 and is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. McLaren said St.
people
who
(Photo by Benjamin Richmond) enticing adolescents to participate, increasing the risk of youth developing gambling addictions. Children often begin gambling around the age of 10 with family and friends.
The recent
popularity of poker
think they have a prob-
lem should call a coun.selling service and get an assessment. “Then
begin chasing their bets
they
this
(counselling
come up with
can
service)
a treatment plan for
the individual.”
Counsellors will help young gam-
overcome their addiction by showing them the negative effects of gambling. “The first thing I would do is change the gambling habits and reduce the harm,” said McLaren.
Some of
the approaches counseluse to aid young gamblers are setting money and time limits for lors
them and balancing gambling with activities
McLaren
win
their
money
in
order to
back. However,
only leads to further problems
for the gamblers, such as feeling guilty, lying to their families
blers
other
is
said she
in
their
lives.
recommends peo-
do not gamble alone, take breaks from the game and never use credit. “Gambling is not a way to make money. With gambling, people tend to spend more money than with ple
stealing
money
to
support
and their
habit.
A
gambling
addiction
could
eventually lead a young person to a life of increased crime, disruption
of relationships and impaired academic and work performance. Beers said there are several signs of problem gambling people can look for if they think they, or some-
one they know, has a gambling problem. These signs include one’s loss of interest in other activities,
McLaren added
that
gambling
problems often escalate for people if they do not .seek help. “People develop a tolerance level for gambling. They may start by losing $100, but then they increase their bets.”
She said gambling becomes a problem once people start increasing the amount of time and money they spend on it. After losing money, problem gamblers often
taking over
is
problem amongst stuuniversities and colleges.
dents in
ative effect, not only
doing friends
on the person
but on their families and
it,
as
Burgess said the
well.
“As a social activity it’s (gambling) up there with pot use or alcohol
can help students by working with
abuse.”
them
counselling services
the college
at
to find the best solutions to
Beers added the Internet has made
their problems. If a student requires
gambling more easily accessible
more in-depth counselling, they can be referred to a counselling service
than ever before.
“A
of online
lot
gambling can even be done in class.” A study by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) found that people between 18 and 24 are amongst the most likely group to engage in gambling activities. In 2005. RGC launched a problem gambling advertising campaign to let
young people know how
to help
community. Burgess added the
in the
first
step for
students is to talk to someone about it. “If a student has a problem with gambling, or knows a friend with a problem, they can come here and
about it.” Burgess said although there are
talk to a counsellor
many
negative sides to the recent
gambling,
themselves with their problem. The
attention
having no money or additional money, absences from school or work, lying and stealing money.
campaign targeted students in postsecondary institutions, and let them know where to get help in their com-
side
munity.
and get help.” People seeking help for gambling problems can contact Homewood Community Addiction Services, by phone at 519-836-5733, or St. Mary’s Counselling Service at 519-
increased
interest
in
Despite these problematic signs,
other activities.”
Beers said gambling as the leading
gambling has gone
undeforms of addiction. Beers said most young people do not feel the need to hide their gambling behaviour from their families. “Gambling is widely accepted in society.” Although it is often viewed as a harmless behaviour, the long term effects of gambling on youth are as serious as drinking or drug use. tected
compared
relatively
to other
Students
at
Conestoga can seek
help from the counselling services in
Room
2B04. Brenda Burgess, a counsellor at the college, said students need to know there is no reason to be embarrassed to talk to
someone about
way
problem. “The only help
is
to reach out for
their
they can get
it.”
Not unlike an alcohol or drug gambling can have a neg-
is
bling
on gambling, the positive
the problems related to
are
now
out
in
“People are willing to
the
talk
gamopen.
about
it
745-2585. Other sources for youth gambling can be found through the
Ontario Helpline online
Problem at
Gambling
1-888-230-3505, or
at friends4friends.ca.
addiction,
CSI ’s photographer loves her job By CHANTELLETIMPERLEY Business
at
Shooters, Conestoga
Students Inc.’s (CSI) photography studio, is picking up.
Melanie Sander, originally from Alma, Ont., is a 2005 Fanshawe graduate. She was hired as Shooters’ photographer in November 2005 by Judy Dusick, CSI general manager, and Janie Renwick, CSI office manager, after responding to a newspaper ad. It is Sander’s first industry Job, and so far she is enjoying her new home. “It’s nice to come out of college and then actually be working in one,” she said. “I love being here and I
love
my job.
It’s
great.”
Sander said although her new job has been nerve-wracking, Conestoga has been very
welcoming to her. “Everyone seems really friendly so far, and I really like it here,” she
comfortable place.” Sander has been running her own photography business since she said. “It’s a
was in college, taking pictures of weddings and other various events. She said right now she is looking forward to moving into her new
sitting fee,
which includes a comcan opt for the $135
posite. Students
package
that includes a composite and four sheets of one 8x10, four 4 X 10s, two 5 X 7s and eight walletsized photos. They can also choose to pay $35 for one sheet of any of those
that are included in the package.
“I
love being here love
my
and
I
job.”
Melanie Sander, Shooters photographer
There is no sitting fee for anyone wanting regular photos, which include passport, family and individual shots. For photography other than graduation photos that take longer than 15 minutes, two appointments in a row must be booked. Prices are in the
studio,
which
will
be in the new
Student Centre, set to open in September of this year. She is at the school Monday through Friday to take photos for school events, graduation, family and any other portrait photographs.
Graduation photos will have a $25
same range
as
graduation photos. Passport photos are $10.
Students wishing to book an appointment with Sander can do so at www.conestogastudents.com by providing their names and student numbers. Payments can be made in the
CSI
office.
(Photo
Melanie Sander Shooters. calling
Any
is
the
new photographer
inquiries
748-5131
,
ext.
1
by Chantelle-Timpertey)
photo studio, about photo packages can be made by
9.
for CSI’s
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2006
Healthy eats around corner -u
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Week of March
6.
2006
By KRISTIN GRIFFERTY The
Libra
popular bars and clubs, where the beer is always flowing and the people just keep coming. But if you
September 23 October 22
Some hints are being thrown your way this week, Aries. Pay what your
special
attention
friends
and family are saying,
especially
to
they're a
if
more
little
experienced. Lucky day:
time to get your attendance
It's
record
missed a lot of classes and staying home won't help you leam any-
You have
thing.
April 20
May
-
to
rededicate
Scorpio October 23
20
November your old yearbook and reminisce about your past glory and achievements, Taurus. Then,
-
21
how
ean you
have continued success? Lucky dav: 6
slightly is
there
around' the
a restaurant that
is becoming all the rage. The Cornerstone restaurant is known by the locals as one of the
also
best places for vegetarians, vegans
newly installed beer taps help to quench your thirst and help keep
Pull out
look to the future,
look farther, corner,
and adventurous meat eaters alike. Located at the corner of Wyndham and Carden streets, the restaurant features a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Tea, coffees and
yourself Lucky day; 10
8
Taurus
m
You’ve
Libra.
straight,
downtown Guelph many of the city’s most
centre of
features
Are you
of feeling out of
tired
loop with your family and
the
Maybe
year-
the restaurant’s tables full,
round.
As you walk
into this tiny but
you’d call them once and a while you’d have an idea of what is going on.
cosy restaurant, the chance to seat yourself and place your own order
Lucky day:
is
friends, Scorpio?
if
7
available to those in a rush, or the
wait staff
more than
is
willing to
Gemini L
May
21
Sagittarius November 22 December 21
June 2
-
Are you getting frustrated with school and work and want to
you
drop off the face of the planet, Sagittarius? Well don’t. You’ve come a long way and don’t have
when you
but
make
it
worry,
double. This song strikes
a chord with stressing.
how you’ve been
Lucky
much
day: 10
Cancer June 22
-
Lucky day; 7
farther to go.
Capricorn December 22
July 22
-
throughout
Some
the
believe this
is
it is
tarians
a
common
Someone
thought into
Lucky day: 6
away. Lucky day:
in
your
life is
how you
some
can solve
these problems non-violently
and
if that
doesn’t
July 23
-
N.
first
work walk
you
sonable cost.
smell for vege-
less than $9,
to
By BENJAMIN RICHMOND Everybody’s gotta have a dream. Terrence Howard, the star of Hustle & Flow, may achieve one of his dreams on March 5, if he wins an Oscar at the 78th annual Academy Awards. Howard is nominated in the best actor in a leading role category for
1
Aquarius
Nw*
January 20 February 18
August
22 Cruising the hall you pass that one person who’s caught your eye
from day one. As you glance his or her direction,
in
you notice
them glancing back. Don’t look away, but make sure to smile.
Lucky day:
1
,
CjM iy 1
As time
February
passes, Virgo, previous
seemed like a big deal now seem petty. Perhaps you should call the person you fought with and have a good laugh over it.
Besides, you’ve been missing her.
Lucky day:
8
9
-
March 20
fights that
him or
1
If
your birthday
Pisces,
make
sure
falls this week, you show some
of the attention A ‘thank you’ goes a long way. Or, if you’re feeling forgotten on your birthday, throw a party. Lucky day: 6 appreciation to
the wall-length
all
you’re receiving.
&
Howard plays Memphis pimp going
the film,
DJay, a through a
mid-life
as $5,
Many
all
for a rea-
of the dishes are
and can start at as little which helps keep the tables
crisis,
who
to finance his
for diners to
the bustling
work.
will
rants
feel.
Howard captured the character of an aggressive, disrespectful pimp with
a second-year
journalism student holding in the
palm of
his
hand.
fate
life.
is
the friendly staff, the alter-
menu
choices and the
The prime
you choose to venand the food and atmosphere should be what keeps you coming back for more.
ture
inside,
Oscar some
Hustle
&
new
fresh,
Flow
hip hop
is what the movie is The title song from the movie. It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp, was nominated for best orig-
music, which about.
song at the Oscars. Despite the acting and music, I do feel this movie ran too long at inal
my
a dream of becoming a somebody.
116 minutes. In
Howard seemed comfortable
story does not really pick
in his
homey
location should be
the reason that
all
What separates this hip hop movie from others, is the performance by Howard. Fresh off his role in Crash,
chat and observe
What sets it apart from other downtown and mainstream restau-
opinion, the
up
which could be seen through the Memphis accent and street slang
about 30 minutes into the movie,
he used.
his notepad.
From slowly his
mouth
others.
lifting
a cigarette to
combing back his Howard’s portrayal of to
is right on target. At the same time Howard shows
an oily lowlife
the audience that, despite his cruel
and demeaning nature, DJay
human
Skinny Black,
being,
who
is
a
has feelings for
Aside from Howard’s
brilliant
when DJay The
starts writing lines in
30 minutes of the movie which is when DJay goes to meet Skinny Black. The character of Skinny is the typical famous rapper type, complete with gold teeth and crystal in hand. Although there are some last
also failed to hold me,
slow points in the film. Hustle & Flow does have a solid story, brilliant acting and fresh new music.
Casinos, video lottery terminals, Proline, lottery tickets; the opportunities to gamble are everywhere. For many it feels like a harmless means of entertainment, but gambling becomes a problem when the behaviour begins to interfere with your family, personal or school life.
Gamblers Anonymous has a
list
how
of twenty questions to determine
how gambling
is
do you go back to try to recuperate what you lost the day before? Have you claimed to win money that you really lost? Do you ever hide betting slips or lottery tickets from your family? After winning, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? These are just some indications that gambling is a problem in affecting you. For example,
often
life.
you are worried that your level of gambling is no longer fun and you need help to stop, a counsellor. Special community programs for people with gambling problems as well as self-help groups are available in our area. Like other addictions, problem gambling can destroy your life. Sadly, that’s one thing you can bet on. talk to
A Message Visit
until
role,
If
is
sit,
downtown
offered
a demo, which he plans to give to a
your
Brandon Walker
summer. The Cornerstone
performance.
Jerry curl,
artist.
In the
movie DJay struggles to reassure himself his plan to meet Black
way toward his career in rap music. He bases his music on his experiences as a pimp and the hardships that come along with the lifestyle. Along with his friends, DJay lays down enough tracks to put together famous rap
the tiny restaurant.
played by Ludacris. Throughout
become a rap artist. DJay
women
partially
because of the different types of tables and sitting areas throughout
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Problem Gambling
Pisces
August 23 September 22
2005 drama. Hustle
uses drugs and
hi to a stranger this
Virgo
In
attempts to
week, Aquarius. Open yourself up to new experiences and new people. You might be surprised at what you find out and experience. And it might make those winter blues go away. Lucky day: 10
Say
make
dishes which
diners.
favourite
'Actor hustles for
Flow.
,
many
of course,
are,
at the restaurant
inviting,
other regular restaurant,
the
to
tell
and vegans who tend
his role in the
Leo
There
the
asking
for violence, Capricorn. Put
part of the appeal for
warm and
is
due
January 19
Take some time for yourself this week. Cancer. Maybe you need to go and get a massage or even go to a chiropractor. Your body and mind have been out of whack.
the
The atmosphere
restaurant.
small space, others will that
Cornerstone varies from day to day, which is at
with local students.
filled
native
while the cooks prepare your delicacy. The smell of spices, teas, sauces and baked goods is promi-
nent
arouse the senses by making common dishes into something new.
The menu
and
alternative to dining out.
vegan diners many more options that they would not be able to find in any
of the
features
extensive rnenu, and you can watch
Gemini, don’t worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble
the
all
vegan cuisine as a more healthy
Grifferty)
offers vegetarian
offers a small but quaint patio area
meal. The wall-length blackboard displays
The Cornerstone
blackboard daily, but diners can usually expect a few things new on the menu each visit. Vegan perogies, vegan chili, three bean burritos and roasted red pepper quesadillas offer vegetarian and
take your order and serve you your
€
(Photo by Kristin
Local Guelph restaurant
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News
A
A
yellow arm band signals
skier
For
who
nio.st .student.s
are single,
balance the busy of .school, work, hobbies
difficult
lifestyle
to
and dating. But imagine the convenience and enjoyment if you
some of those
could combine
activ-
For skiers and snowboarders,
ities.
now a reality, thanks to the newest craze of ski dating. that is
Ski dating
bandwagon that eastern Quebec has a
is
Ski Bromont in Jumped on, and
creating quite
it’s
Skiers interested in ski
the buzz.
amiband
dating are given an
to tie
around their sleeve to signal their interest in meeting .someone who could potentially become more than
The romantic p.m., howev-
just a chairlift partner.
runs are open until
1
1
skiers arc then invited to take the
er,
sparks
inside
and continue
their
race to the finish line of love.
A green ann band symbolizes the
that
is open and willing to up a conversation, take a
skier
strike
down the mountain, and even cap off the night with romantic run
some
potential non-skiing activities.
that the
interested in meeting
is
people and making small
new
talk, but
the action will stay
by offering speed dating,
further
a two-minute chance to see
Ski Bromont has 4b lit trails open during their ski date nights that allow for many flirtatious and
can strike up a connection with a member of the opposite sex, before moving on to the next candidate.
romantic
chairlift rides
and
ski rac-
romantically located by the .lust like
fire.
sounds, speed dating
it
if
is
you
All these elements have increa.sed
ing for every level of skier.
the
While some may argue that the opportunity to meet someone on
which lias been open since 1964. and has skiers travelling as far as
slopes
the
pretty
is
Bromont has taken
it
easy.
and cut out any questions daters tnay have.
Ski
a step further that the
Participating in
and wearing an arman open invitation to let
ski date nights
band
is
popularity
Montreal
to
of the
try
out
ski
resort
their
many
moguls and half pipes. While ski dating is becoming quite successful in Quebec, the question is whether or not the icy matchmaking service would work slopes,
know that you are available, and more than interested in meeting that special someone. According to the Toronto Star in a Feb. 16 article, boarder and Bromont employee Marie Elaine Dion met her match during one of
years, has seen more than his share of nirting and hook-ups while working and riding on the slopes.
the mountain’s ski date nights. “1
“It’s
unreal the
I’m an early success story!” said Dion. If the idea of meeting someone on
who
not only
others
gue.ss
here in Ontario.
(Photo by Kristin Griffertyj
Alex Barkhouse, a snow boarder and employee at Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre for the past two
amount of people
flirt
with each other,
flirt with you,” Barkhouse said. “Even behind goggles and shades.
ADAM HANNON
is
guitarist takin' care
Randy Bachman is still of business. Bachman has released more than three dozen albums
clear
that the third instalment of Final
no longer has any-
Destination
do with the storyline, but more so with carnage and mind thing to
since his professional career started
1
The story is fairly well known. Someone foresees the future and inadvertently saves six other lives
The opening scene is long and drawn out, with several long-last-
while attempting to rescue his or
ing shots that could have illustrat-
her own.
ed
Death then comes after these seven people, in the order they
sequences.
in,
because no
one can cheat death.
So why make a sequel? And then another one? it’s
no longer about
the
story.
any sequel. Final Destination 2 merely milked more money out of something that seemed to have worked well the time.
But a third one? Why bother? It’s no longer going to captivate the audience, because they already know what’s going to happen to the seven characters. Except, that’s not necessarily
that.
that’s not all the third film
has to captivate
its
audience. Each
On
The main
character,
who
origi-
nally foresees the initial accident, has a younger sister. The two of them have a di.sjoint-
relationship
me
the
film
in
memory He
singles
Bachman took about trip down
lane at Kitchener’s Centre
of business in
Up and cookies.”
behind
Who
how
1
and Bachman Turner Overdrive classics were written. The crowd learned about the Bob Dylan song Ballad in Plain D which inspired She’s Come Undone, and about how the Guess Who used to
Guess
the
of
trio
keyboardist/guitaristZvocalist Colin Arthur, bassist Mick Dalla-Vee and
drummer Roge
Belanger.
Bachman’s opening song. Prairie Town, was good and sounded almost as good as it did on the original recording. However, a more upbeat number, or at least a bigger hit, would have been a better way to kick off his set.
After Prairie Town, every song
Bachman and his band played was one of The Guess Who’s or BTO’s chart-topping
hits.
Bachman handled chord progressions
Square.
told the stories
tight
Undone
flawlessly,
his playing
is still
the
Come
showing
that
top-notch.
The next two songs were lads The.se
difficult
in She’s
boarding dates and ski bunnies, what more do you want!”
the bal-
Eyes and Laughing. The
former was especially well done, with an excellent vocal performance by Arthur.
the Square The
BTO
rocker Let
it
Ride was a
nice break from the ballads, and fea-
tured an excellent solo by
Bachman.
This was followed by two mellower numbers. Looking Out for Number One and No Time, both of which were .solid performances.
The last Guess Bachman played was
Who
song
their chart-
Woman. hit American Bachman’s playing on this number was superb, although his solos were a bit ob.scured by the rest of topping
He closed a strong .set with possibly the best-received songs the whole night, BTO hits You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet and the band.
Takin’ Care of Business.
Bachman can be heard on Radio One from 7
to
9
CBC p.m.
Saturday Nights, hosting a pro-
gram
called
Vinyl Tap.
On
his favourite
from
his life
Randy Bachman’s the show, he plays
songs and tells stories on the road and in the
studio.
needed
to
of Party of Five, was generally pretty cheesy and not too convincing in moments when
be intense and
sin-
cere.
Despite the fact that Final Destination 3 seemed to be more of an inside joke among ers instead of a serious the
film
its
writ-
thriller,
was entertaining and
stuck with the style of
predecessors,
but
its
added
two
new
imaginations (maybe to allow for a
out-think
Centre
up for it,” mean, snow-
which sometimes
acting,
reminded
Suddenly, you find yourself try-
changes.
to
While Barkhouse said he has yet meet a match on the slopes he
“I
never explored
is
sequel to a sequel was the end. Although it is left to the viewers’
ing
to
Barkhou.se.
anyhow.
scenario
the
said
as a best friend, since their sibling
going
happen,
common.”
said the idea of ski dating sounds
The younger sister character could have easily been re-written
aspects for interest.
to
pretty interesting. “I’d be
ed relationship which becomes a bit of a distraction throughout the movie.
comes with a plot twist. Just when you think you know what is scene
Feb. 17,
in the
it
one had no problems spraying gobs and chunks either. Almost every death scene shows the main characters covered in blood and allows for the dying to do their grotesque spewing. third
shorter
movie, it feels like the writers and producers became bored with their own project, and speed everything up a little just to get it done.
The
because of
in
and
2,000 fans on a musical
true.
The first two films didn’t shy away from showing blood and guts, and became very popular
same point
the
120 gold albums awards worldwide.
The next scene is only slightly shorter. Toward the end of the
Just like with
But
1965 with The Guess Who. By 970, the group had sold more records than the rest of the Canadian music industry up to that point. Bachman has earned more than in
games.
should have died
you’re tempted to chat someone up because you share .something in
Bachman was backed up by After more than 40 years in the
in
offers the
write songs with, “7
music industry, Canadian
the slopes? Ski Bromont
newest kind of matchmaking called ski dating. Coloured arm bands let others know you are looking for love or that you are already in a relationship.
at Kitchener’s
With blood spraying throughout it
Quebec
someone on
Bachman takes care By
the scenes as in Dracula,
Trying to find that special
but
By DENISE MULLER
The
— Page 13
warm you up. Ski Bromont has taken things one step
on the slopes. A red arm band signals no way, no how, this snow bunny is taken. all
3 has serious carnage
first
2006
the sU)pcs doesn't
Final Destination
Because
6,
place for ski bunnies to cuddle up
By KRISTIN GRIFFERTY
it's
SPOKE, March
The only major letdown of
fourth
between near misses and direct
think
hits.
pens.
one?), is
going
what you happen ... hap-
exactly to
(Photo by Jason Sonser)
this
That’s Entertainment Nancy Hamacher, a member of the barbershop quartet That’s Entertainment, works the crowd at the Women’s Resource Group dinner on Feb. 21. That’s Entertainment sang after dessert. The dinner was held at Conestoga College’s Waterloo campus to commemorate International Women’s Day, which
is
on March
8.
.
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6,
Sports
2006
to head: Rookie of the Year goes to ... Crosby will take honours No overlooking Ovechkin
Head
The Winter Olympics break
NHL players to
have
make one
would have been without. Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) race between the first overall picks from the 2004 and 2005 It
last
absolutely nothing to do
Brent Gerhart
with the playoffs.
Opinion players such as Jeff Friesen, Matt Pettinger
and Dainius Zubrus
first-overall draft first-overall draft
pick by four points (69 to 65). Even with three games in-hand, Ovechkin also scored
36 goals, eight more than Crosby’s 28. Ovechkin has done it all this year. In 55 games, the franchise winger also scored three game-winning goals, two shorthanded goals, 15 power play goals and has 32 total power play points. As Crosby is projected to only reach 90 points, the new “Alexander the Greaf’ is on pace to eclipse the’ 100-point plateau with 101
Not surprisingly, much of the 69 points Ovechkin has accumulated so far are a result of his very own hard work. While Crosby has names like Mark Recchi, John LeClair, Sergei Gonchar and (at the beginning of the season) Mario Lemieux, Ovechkin is continuously forced to rely on mostly unfamiliar
to help
is
the total package.
away from puck
laying
down
in the corners.
argue that Crosby is the more natural goal scorer, but how can anyone discount Ovechkin’s goal of the year candidate against Phoenix. I don’t think I’ve ever seen near impossible angle. goal scoring at
On
its
best,
If that isn’t natural I
don’t
about the important issues in the world instead of the gambling ring
and the speculation was involved.
that
Gretzky
while Crosby was left off Team Canada and forced to endure the 1 6-day break by watching the games on his television. When it’s all said and done, the former in Turin, Italy
Moscow Dynamo
much
Mon -
the Southeast division.
beat the Oceanic.
With both young superstars not playing in the playoffs this season, the two will only compete for the Calder Trophy. I believe even though Ovechkin has three games in hand and four more points (69 points) than his challenger at the Olympic break, Crosby (65 points) will dominate during his final 24
With Mario Lemieux retiring the door is open for Crosby to be the Penguins’ new legend. For years he will be the player everybody talks about and when the Pens finally have a steady team to back up the superstar, then he will hoist a Stanley Cup just like Lemieux did back in 1991 and ’92. As for Ovechkin, he will have a steady career, but it will be compared with that of fellow Russian Alexander Mogilny. He may win a Cup in the latter stages of his career,
to overtake the Russian for the rookie scor-
ing lead.
Even though Crosby was left off Team Canada’s Olympic roster, he will have the Calder Trophy in his trophy case at the end of the season instead. Crosby had two successful seasons with the Rimouski Oceanic. In 2003-’04 he had 138 points (54 goals and 81 assists), while
for Crosby.
in 1998.
sports bets
said Tocchet and
New
Jersey state
trooper James Harney ran a sports betting operation that took in
more
than $1.7 million in bets in a
little
more than a month leading up Super Bowl XL.
to
Tocchet said the gambling ring is a football issue and has nothing to illegal
from wagers and fun-
money back
He was
for the situation, authorities
New
to
Jersey.
served with a criminal
complaint Feb. 6 and travelled to New Jersey to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Harney was also charged with the same charges and also official misconduct. Another man accused of taking bets was James Ulmer. He was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and con-
5:50pm
5:00
5:50pm
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but
all
come
earlier for
Anything can happen between now and the NHL regular season ends in April. But, one thing is for sure, when Lemieux retired, the door opened for Crosby. The Penguins are his team, just like the Capitals are Ovechkin’s team, but Crosby’s got to use his supporting players more, such as Mark Recchi to get more points on the scoreboard. Only then will the coveted Calder Trophy
when
be secured.
South Jersey as well as in parts of Newark. Tocchet, 41, played 18 NHL sea-
of his wife placing bets.
sons with six teams, including the
Buffalo Sabres) Gretzky said he
Philadelphia
Flyers
and
the
According
to
www.wgr550.com home of the
(sports radio’s website,
would remain supportive of
400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes.
said Gretzky, after a Coyotes’ prac-
This gambling ring controversy swirling
Hockey
is
around the National League’s nice guy,
Gretzky, but
it
shouldn’t be.
friend
“I’m not in it and it’s unfortuhad to transpire. I appreciate everyone’s help and kindness and life goes forward.” tice.
nate
it
Throughout
his
whole career
Gretzky has been the NHL’s poster child for moral behaviour. Things haven’t changed so the media should leave him alone and instead bug him about the Coyotes.
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his
and his wife. “Other than that I have no involvement in the gambling ring,”
Coyotes. He’s one of only four players in NHL history to record
answer questions from the media about the gambling ring. He said he didn’t have knowledge of Tocchet’s gambling ring or the involvement
family,
facilities at
his superstardom will
his first team.
with the Bruno crime which is based in Philadelphia. The ring also controls gambling operations throughout
affiliated
Variety Pack 5:00 - 5:50pm
reminder: to gain access to any of the
while scoring 31 points in 13
He also led his team to the Memorial Cup where the London Knights
was
Authorities also said the ring
Fitness Cl laisses Wed Tues Thurs Dance
assists),
Before the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, Gretzky declined to
spiracy.
many fitness classes a try!
Latin
102
betting ring controversy unfair
in neled
do with hockey. He received
Judo 5:00
playoff games.
And, at the NHL awards ceremony in June, Ovechkin will become the first Russian-born player to wiji the Calder Trophy since Sergei
Samsonov
scoring 16 points in nine playoff games. In 2004-’05 he had 168 points (66 goals and
Pittsburgh bottoms the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic division with 39 points and Washington only has 43 points in
stand-out’s extra year of
experience will be too
oiie of our
respective
their
Crosby since he is playing for Team Russia at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics and he has three more NHL games during the sea^ son. Ovechkin could tire during the end of the NHL season, which could allow Crosby
is.
rookie per-
formance, the 20-year-old was also selected to his national team to compete for a gold medal
Opinion
more than 50,000 in the process. I think the media should worry
know what
NHL
top of his sparkling
Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans last September. On Sept. 11, 2001 four U.S. planes were
Pennsylvania, killing
in
games this season. Ovechkin is playing more hockey than
a player score while lying on the ice from a
Yaneff
in
Not only can
Some
Gretzky’s wife Janet Jones.
field
cellar-dwelling teams
a hit or fighting for
There are so many more imporworld than the gambling ring linking Phoenix Coyotes’ assistant coach Rick Tocchet and head coach Wayne
a
impressive even though they both play for
his
he score highlight reel goals, but he isn’t afraid to use his 6-foot-2, 212-pound frame to his advantage. The Russian doesn’t shy
tant things in the
As
drafts.
divisions.
Ovechkin
Embroiling Gretzky
purposely crashed into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and
him with
play.
the
2004 the 2005
the
it
for a very entertaining
Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin (from 2004) and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby have both been
best players are in a heated rivalry for the
year.
made
NHL entry
Calder Trophy. While Penguins forward Sidney Crosby is certainly garnering much of the support among Canadian hockey fans, it’s quite obvi-
ous that unless the Canadian finishes the season strong. Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin will be the 2005-'06 rookie of the
has
The
Although the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins are battling for the basement of the Eastern Conference, their two
As of Feb. 27, pick was leading
lockout has given the 2005-’06.
season one thing
push for a playoff spot. Yet, strangely enough, one of the most publicized battles throughout the season has
teams
NHL
The
over and
is
returned to their contracted
0:00pm,
the Rec Centre you must present your student card at the front desk
Sports
get
Is
ADAM HANNON
By
busy world, it’s somemake time for some of the most important things, like keeping fit. In response to a consumer population which has put a new onus on speed and convenience of .services, .several get fit quick gyms have opened in the last few years.
cles)
However, the question is. are they all they’re cracked up to be? Jonah Fong has been a health promoter at the Cambridge
training, co-ordination
In today's
YMCA
for three years.
means he works
This
fitness
health,
and
the
in
recreation
department and wellness depart-
ment
He
at the
YMCA.
helps supervise people on the
equipment, as well as doing orientation clinics for In
new
clients.
wellness department he
the
works with what he referred stage
post-rehabilitation
to as
clients.
would be
good
a
start.
As
a per-
son progresses through an exercise
said
human
the
body
is
designed to do a variety of activities.
He
said as people progress through
their
they should
training,
fitness
include
such as weight
activities
and balance,
Fong ly
someone would generalwork out for one to one-
said
need
to
and-a-half hours, three times a week,
He
to see a positive change. sets
said five
on cardio machines and four or
Women’s By JON YANEFF
the lifestyle of the
Haley or Campbells Wickenheisers on it like Team
Canada, but they put forth a similar gutsy effort, which has been lacking in other tournaments this year. The Condors won one game and lost
their
one-day,
the
other in
eight-team tournament
at
the rec
centre Feb. 17. "I think
everyone came to play coach Danno Twomey.
today,” said “It
was
come effort
team was a good
really nice to see the
together and
it
on the coaches
Jones, Scott Foster and
part.”
Jeff
Ryan Howe
were the three other coaches who were at the tournament.
the
is
best
see the need quick gyms, such as Curves, because some people live such fast-paced lifestyles that exercising for an hour a day
However, Fong said he wonders at
how
qualified the supervisors
some of these gyms are. He said he has heard of a person
who
has no actual training as a
ness
supervising
instructor,
“I’m not generalizing
sor’s qualifications.”
to their lifestyle.”
20
to
30 minutes
someone
to
is
develop
it
being
“1 think for getting
healthy, there’s
want
fit and staying no quick fix,” said
He added important
that another reason
for
it is
people to stay
in
go
a
their stan-
people
if
Howard is the owner of The 20 Minute Total Fitness for Men franchise in Cambridge. He has worked with The Blitz since September 2003. Although he did not go to school training,
fitness
Howard has
coached soccer and baseball
at the
junior level, and ran 13 marathons. also
currently
on
refresher course
He
said
it
is
out for an hour a day to stay
Howard added
Peter
is
(Photo by Adam Hannon) Jonah Fong, a health promoter at the Cambridge YMCA, said the human body is designed to do a variety of activities.
to that kind of set up,
Blitz
He
Fong.
to
fit-
at
they should question their supervi-
for
fit.”
not an
is
option for them.
compromise
that
treat-
fit
dards,” said Fong. “But
taking
a
circuit training.
not necessary to
work
that at
“Doing 20 minutes
fit.
most gyms,
such as the YMCA, there is a lot of waiting for equipment, while at
of being quick
is
for the point
pointless,” said
Howard. “You get out
if it
what you
put in.”
Howard
members
The Blitz there is no waiting. The program at the Blitz involves
franchise range in age from
a combination of circuit training,
86, but the bulk of
strength
training
aiKl
bikes and heavy bags.
program
training
complete workout. He added that it
make good
cardio on
He
the
a
important to
use of your time
when
you workout.
1
1
to
are from
baby boomer generation. said The Blitz has been suc-
cessful with helping people to get in
is
them
at his
He
said this
comstitutes
said the
some of his clients more than 80 pounds
shape, and
have
lost
since joining. “It
works
for anybody,” he said.
extramural hockey team puts forth good effort Goalie Marlene Ford,
Cassie
by the health
“For someone who doesn’t have the time to go to the gym for an hour, it’s a participant,” said Fong.
who
is
also
the college’s athletic director, and
Conestoga’s women’s extramural hockey team may not have any
r)f
He added he does
for get
gym.
activities.
call
Bailey’s
“Prevention
enough different “It depends on
cut.
were referred
when
so they do not have unnec-
be taken care
to
about
Wellness Centre at Cambridge Memorial Hospital took a funding
clients
YMCA
the
to
is
care system.
encouraged group programs such as aerobics classes and yoga. He added when people are only exercising for 20 or 30 minutes a day, they don’t have time to do also
He added
— Page 15
essary medical problems and have
He
cardio and core muscle training.
not enough for
2006
ment,” said Fong.
themselves physically and stay fit. “By no means can they get in shape by doing a 20- to 30- minute workout,” said Fong. “I wouldn’t
Most of these
shape
program, Fong suggested they begin to try different kinds of exercises.
He
6.
quick a real fix?
fit
five sets of exercises for the core muscles (such as abdominal mus-
times hard to
SPOKE, March
team won their first game of the 4-1 St. against tournament Lawrence College. Foster said Ford has been battling a sore shoulder over the last two the
weeks, so for her to play strong
good sign of things Jill
to
is
a
come.
Brubacher and Erin Cannon had the goals for the Condors. Eckstein led the team with two points in the tournament.
Captain Randell Cramp said the win was evidence that everything is
come
together for the
was
definitely the best
“We’re used to the ice surface because a lot of the other rinks are
Conestoga was then put
into the
who won
division of teams
their
first game of the tournament. The Condors and goaltender Jen Ebby
hard fought
1
-0 battle against
Cambrian College. “The goal against was a bit of a mental breakdown defensively,” said Foster. “Other than that it was a very strong game where a lot of players stepped
it
up and made a
lot
of good things happen.” Cramp said both goaltenders
game
we’ve played all year,” she said. “It was a big ego boast for us and
The women’s extramural hockey team against Cambrian College.
time.”
played amazing.
team. “It
against us,” she said. Foster and Cramp said the
lost a
Eckstein, Laura Grubb, Jen
starting to
everybody brought their A game, where there wasn’t a best or worst player on the ice at a particular
(in
dark uniforms) face
off
we
have
ice advantage helped the team.
a bit smaller,” said Foster. “It
also benefited us because
was nice
to
be
at
home and
have to travel,” said
it
not
Cramp. “We
wake up early to was easier.” Humber College beat Cambrian
didn’t have to
catch a bus, so
it
2-0 in the championship game, while Durham College defeated St.
Lawrence in the consolation game. The three other teams participattournament were the in ing Fleming College, Fanshawe College and Sheridan College. Conestoga lost all three of their
a
games
lot
all
over the puck and
them we would more goals scored
The Condors
lost
the
game
1
at
the
last
tournament
-0 at the recreation centre Feb.
1
Lambton College in Sarnia Feb. 3. The final tournament of the school year is March 7 at Seneca 1
didn’t have
“They were if
home
7,
at
College.
Foster said the team will have a few practices before the next tournament, but they are also trying to
have a couple of exhibition games with the female officers of the Waterloo regional police and a couple of other local high schools.
“Hopefully all of that can come within the next lew weeks,” he said. “It’s kind of hard to get the team to gel with reading
together
week blocking any time we would have for practices, so we’re trying to continue the same things we’ve been doing at practice and hopewe can see results at fully Seneca.”
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