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and
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37th Year
(Photo by Meghan Kreller)
Hamming
it
up
at the
parade
Conestoga graphic design students in 2003 designed and built the Schneider Foods float for the annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day parade, held year on Oct. 9. The float has made an appearance in the parade ever since, with some modifications. For parade story and more photos, see Pages 14 and 15.
this
Research funding available By STEPHANIE IRVINE Faculty at Conestoga College learned recently about research funding programs available to them
through Canada’s largest academic research funding body, the Natural
and Council
Sciences
Research
Engineering of Canada
(NSERC).
“We
we
like to say
Anne
support peo-
manager
Alper,
of
the
research partnership planning pro-
gram
at
NSERC.
colleges
the
NSERC that
the
is
“That’s where
would
fit,
because
beginning to recognize
colleges are
playing an
important and increasing role in innovation.”
applied research projects at the col-
want
lege level and has set up
more than 10,000
university and
APICS By ANNELISE THOMPSON
“The Idea to Program’s objective
management
will attend a three-day
student,
APICS
(the
manageConference
association of operations
ment) International and Exposition from Oct. 29-3 1 Conestoga College is one of the largest of 270 APICS chapters in North America. Students benefit
who
join
the
chapter
from networking and apply-
spe-
is
NSERC
from the program over the last two years to develop case studies. “We want to see if the money given through this program helped the colleges,” said Alper.
look at the different schools and investigate what made to
to support
director
because the
colleges
so
is
direct response to
industry needs, this program
is
a
good fit for them. Another program Alper mentioned College is the and
Community
Innovation Pilot. This specifically to give
research
the
Scholars
Education Program. Tracey Lopers, Ontario Grand Valley affiliate student chapter liaison, said Conestoga has sent at least one student every year to a conference since the program
start-
ed in 2000.
“APICS tries to get between 40 and 60 students each year to attend the conference,” she said.
Kit said she applied to the pro-
gram
last
year but was not accept-
ed, so she is excited to be able to
attend this year.
want
go and have a good time, learn a lot and meet “I really just
new
people,”
to
.she said.
research
on
of the policies and proce-
all
dures needed to
make
the
program
work, as well as raising awareness of the program. “My job is to help increase the profile of the college, to market the capabilities of Conestoga to the community and the region,” she
Conestoga
remain
unconvinced
about the funding being a longterm solution. Jim Galloway, co-ordinator of the welding and robotics technology
programs at the college, said most funding programs have been set up to fund research at universities, not at colleges.
“I’m a
cynical
bit
from what
a long-term proposition.
lot
are so far out in the land of specu-
a great opportunity for our fac-
going to be 5 to 10 years I think before we maximize our
keep them current and
applied research function, in the
to
it’s
ulty
to
the college’s perspective,
engaged with industry in terms of what’s out there and current with research,” she said. “But also for the students, it gives them a really good opportunity to get hands-on experience and get them excited about research, and maybe that’s a
ing for scholarships and are eligible in
applied
office is only a couple of years old, Vuk said right now they’re working
so that other companies can come to us as well,” she said. Some faculty members at
ulty here to get funds.
takes students on a participate
at
want to take.” Because the
said.
“From at
of applied
career path that they decide they
Conestoga College, said she thinks the programs offered through NSERC will be a good way for fac-
Alper. to say
also
Innovation
development of technologies that have identifiable market potential, and then transfer them quickly to Canadian companies,” said
She went on done applied and in
“We
them successful, or what kept them from being successful.” In a recent interview, Angela Vuk,
the
to
Three Conestoga students will be l^elling to Orlando, Fla., as part I £vMlhe APICS scholarship program. Kerri-Lynn Kit and Jaime Nicol, third-year materials and operations management students, and Brian Ward, a second-year materials and
some
to help enable
college faculty to receive funding.
was developed
college professors.
operations
programs
research
NSERC, which has an annual budget of $700 million, supports more than 17,000 science and engineering students pursuing their master’s degrees and PhDs, as well as
funding to colleges, and will be using information gathered
cific grant
discovery and innovationr said
ple,
Of thartjudget, about a quarter is devoted to innovation. This translates into less than one per cent of the overall budget currently going to fund research at colleges. According to Alper, NSERC is very interested in supporting
for faculty
more
“Being able
to say that developis
“It’s
we have
sense that
who
are
the
interested
most faculty in doing
doing research,
research
all
protocols are well laid out and
or give us
tact,
who come
word of mouth
and network
colleges are perceived
comes
it
when “A
to research,” he said.
of the university researchers
lative research that
what
innovative
when
it
comes
and what is terms of what indus-
practical
is
in
try requires, there’s a big
discon-
think that colleges and col-
nect.
we
lege faculty in general have a fair-
have an established network of industry partners
how
the
to us
referrals
I
good handle on what industry is doing and the problems industry ly
is
facing.”
the sunny south
after
he graduated he was
hired for a full-time job.”
opportunities.
to get out
Vuk went on
ing the applied research program
trip to
Kit also felt that the conference will offer
I’ve seen historically in terms of
al
At the conference students
will
“At one conference, a motivationspeaker held a session just with
meet him and do book signings, so there are the student scholars to
is
be able to participate in interactive educational sessions, listen to keynote speakers and be taken on
usually just with people in Ontario,
various plant tours, including the
in
Kennedy
sand people, the students get to
with people will be different than
what we do
here,” she said.
“The
networking we’re able to do here
way we can meet new people and hear about their experiences.” A prime example of contacts that can be made through networking happened when Lopers attended an APICS conference in 2003. “I met this
a
woman from
Kellogg’s,
in
London, and we discussed the coop program here at the college,” she said. “Afterwards she ended up hiring a student from here for a work term, and through that con-
Space
and
Center
Universal Studios in Orlando.
special perks as well,” said Lopers.
She added
that at
meetings held
auditoriums with several thousit
in the front row.
“Also as part of the students’
“The helping out doesn’t bother
scholarship they are given a work
all,” said Kit, “because they’re paying our whole way there, and otherwise I wouldn’t even be able to go to something like this.” Students interested in joining Conestoga’s APICS student chap-
schedule, for a couple of sessions a day,
make
where they go sure everything
to help is
OK
and
while
they are there.”
Students
who
attend the confer-
ence are also given access to speakers and events that otherwise are closed-door.
us at
ter
should
visit
www.apics.org.
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— SPOKE, October
Now
16,
News
2006
Award has Nov.
deep thoughts
deadline
1
By VANESSA BUTLER
...with
Conestoga College
There was nolliing but good news report at the alumni associations' board meeting Oct. 2.
to
Random
questions answered by random students
Mike
Shipley, treasurer, reported
board has approximately in the budget to work with. Some of the funds will go to the welcome home award and an that the
$8,000
What's your dream Halloween
costume?
left
appreciation day for the board.
Himmelman.
IVIonica
“Ever since
I
was
young I’ve wanted be Cat Woman.”
to
The award
deadline.
good from
the
is
set
aside for the award. Shipley then
next year’s budget at around $50,000, which is up from last year’s budget by $10,000. A faculty report was given by
Anne
“The Pink Power
Charles, faculty representa-
Charles reported the fall semester is a busy time for all college faculty, with mid-terms, unit tests and other various forms of assessment already in progress. She also noted the office program has started an innovative project. Students from the program have been assigned to faculty as personal assistants. Students will be working two hours a week with their faculty member. Charles said this new initiative is an exciting learning experience for both students and faculty. "This will be a great learning experience for the students,” she said. “Students will work with the faculty and gain great working tive.
Ranger.” Bard,
second-year law
and security
ninja,
because they
are badass.”
Owen Moir, third- ’ear material and
operations nianagement
experience.”
Mary Wright, an
administrative
representative, reported enrolment statistics
indicate a 4.8
per cent
nearly 3,400 students enrolled.
As
The survey has
thus far
Conestoga
When completing the survey, alumni are asked to indicate which affinity partnership would interest them the most .software discounts, investment planning, discount memberships, insurance benefits and more. “I want it to be what the
Troy
Brundle,
a
Students Inc. director, delivered a
on CSI happenings and around the college. brief update
in
Welcome Home award has 20 applicants so far with a few more expected to trickle
students want,” said Milton.
Himmelman
said
a
in.
reported the student centre,
which is
lots of energy has gone into, expected to be open mid to late
November, with students not being overly upset with the delay.
there
is
after
no campus bar open before
4 p.m., and there are still not enough microwaves to be shared by the Conestoga student population.
at the event
Algonquin College in Ottawa. The alumni association is giving event, sponsoring the $ 2 000 to be held at
.
,
not a silent sponsorship,”
“It’s
speaking with students there .seems to be only a complaints. reoccurring few Students are still discouraged that
Brundle said
this year,
with 20 to' 25 third-year students
expected to participate
He
marketing
competition will be held
Association affinity partnerships
last
survey.
of having every Conestoga alumnus fill one out.
in
year with
from
Butter)
a meeting held
increase
grams.
Susan Milton, a member-at-large,
2.5 per cent
at
received 300 responses, with a goal
discussed the Conestoga Alumni
1
up
been a 22 per cent apprenticeship pro-
up
by
it
well, there has
increase in full-time students at the eollege. with first-year students
“A giant skunk,
ham
Shipley
association.
reported $3,000 of the budget forecasted
“A
Alumni association board members on Oct. 2.
•
and security
Tr/i7
(Photo by Vanessa
getting
is
advertising, with each appli-
cant expected to receive $200-$250
Lindsay Zatezoh, second-year law
director of
alumni relations, said the welcome home award has 20 applicants so far with a few more expected to trickle in before the award’s Nov. 1
Himmelman. “The
said
students spon.soring them and are appreciative of it.” Glenn Campbell, president of the
know who’s
asked that from the competition, some of them give a brief report on their outcomes and an overview of the happenings. The next alumni association meeting is the annual general meeting to be held on Nov. 6.
alumni
when
association,
the students return
because they have a big
tail.”
New Cambridge campus
Aniy Howard,
planned
second-year
By CARA LICHTY
media studies and health pro-
ntirs/nii
Conestoga College is hoping to have a new campus in Cambridge open by $eptember 2009. President John Tibbits made a
“I’m being
Woman my
Wonder
this year,
and
presentation
Cambridge
to
council Oct. 10, explaining the college’s plans for the
boyfriend
is
being
Superman.”
first-year office
administration
campus, which
approximately 2.000 students and 1.000 apprentices, all in technical and engineering programs, as well as 1.650 con-
would be beneficial in many ways to set up the new campus with the majority of programs being in technology Tibbits said he thinks
pretty cool.”
Barney
Kraft,
first-year
apprentice
structed.
for
call
building
a
200,000-
to
be con-
Tibbits said although
take
time,
the
it
new campus
will also
be asked to make a large contribution.
Funny money
it
large as the “It'll
in
Doon campus.
take 30 to 50 years, but
could grow to be bigger than the Doon campus’s 6,000 students.” Doug Craig, mayor of Cambridge, said he thinks the idea for expansion is a great one.
“Expansion
the college
it
Cambridge is an .said. “It would
By ERIC MURPHY
A
counterfeit
$20
bill
was
dis-
covered when a student trie^te purchase a parking permi^Wl
and engineering. "It would be much more costeffective to have all of those pro-
be so good for not only the City of
Conestoga College Oct. 2. The student was just as surprised when the news was revealed to
Cambridge
him.
grams
cussing this project for years
in
one
campus.”
said
"Forty per cent of the building would be shops and an
Tibbits.
industrial setting
is
much
cheaper.”
Tibbits also said that concentrating on engineering and technology
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
The plans
from the province. The federal government
could potentially grow to be as
tinuing education students.
“A pumpkin would be
of the programs would have a chance to benefit from this potential expansion.”
will
close to
Record
1
million to $25-million contribution
The estimated $50 million. It would hold
is
1
would have an excellent
opportunity to grow,” he said. “All
square-foot
cost
said.
story in the Oct.
said the project depends on a $20-
arts,
would be built Just across Highway 401 from where the Doon campus is.
Martina Depaola,
city
he
public relations and
“Liberal health
us,”
A
grams.
the new Cambridge campus would be favourable to the liberal. at
into
excellent idea,” he
but for the students.
"John and
and
it’s
finally
I
have been dis-
coming
now
together.”
Tibbits said he not only hopes he
get moral support from Cambridge city council but also from the province. "The big thing in the short term is that we need them to work with will
“We bills
don’t get
many
counterfeit
around here,” said John
Tribe,
interim supervisor of safety and security services at Cone.stoga.
“Most people don’t know
they’re
and are
vic-
Waterloo Regional Police
are
passing off fake
bills
tims.”
investigating the incident.
News
Patience By
AMY MEADOWS
child's age group,
campus
services
said
takes an extremely
it
unique person to work with special educational needs children. Deh Crawford, who has worked at Conestoga's ECE centre for two and a half years, said patience is the biggest attribute a special needs
worker ean possess. "You need a good understanding and lots of enthusiasm." she said.
anything
“You need a good understanding and lots of
enthusiasm.
may
llnd
it
not really
you need
to
work with
regular day care, but
it
does take a special
is
Dch
Crawford,
stipcrvi.sor ar the
at Conestoga
one thing people
"There is a refen al, then the right caseworker is assigned for the
thinking of entering early childhood education must understand is
child," she said.
that
ral
is
it
“We
mind, therefore, you can't use the thing for every child,” said
same
Craw'lord.
not a babysitting program.
follow a curriculum," she
said.
is done, between' two
"Once
the refer-
anywhere and four
takes
it
"It's
all
about setting
them up for a positive experience.” She said the other children arc very helpful to the few special needs children on site. “If they need help, they will help
Over her
ECE centre
Doon campus
’s
"They may be six or seven in their body, but only two and a half in their
weeks
months for the process
begin.
to
1
ostracize
8 years in the college’s
ECE
system she said she has seen the number of centres grow to six and now, with the closure of Waterloo's early childhood educadecrease to
tion,
said
make
to
is
out, they never them.” said Crawford.
frustrating."
Crawtord
more speech-related issues. Crawford said the best way of working with children, in particular
them
person.”
difficult.
"You can work with a child on the same thing for weeks without them understanding it." she said. "For some people that could be
It’s
anything different than
necessary to work with special needs and said some individuals
Habilitation
.Some ol the lists, especially for speech related issues, arc long.” Another organization ECE works closely with is KidsAbility for
special needs children,
why
explained
— Page 3
everything age appropriate.
person."
Crawford
K-W
is
abilities.
than you need ti) v\a>rk with regular day care, but it does take a special
patience
out of the ordinary for a
assigned to help assess and diagnose various learning dis-
not really anything different
"It's
is
2006
ECE
in
A graduate of Conestoga C'ol logo's ECE program, she said if they notice
The supervisor at the early cliildhood education centre at the Doon
16,
a virtue
is
a career
for
SPOKE, October
live.
Something Crawford said she loves about the centre
is
how
(Photo by Eric Murphy)
spe-
A day .off
needs children are integrated
cial
with the other children. think
“I
learns and
fabulous, everyone
it’s
grows
together.”
Stephanie Rich, a second-year police foundations student, sits with Riker, a 12-year-old shepherd, her Llewellyn Security coworker, while visiting Conestoga College on Oct. 4.
Conestoga’s
Early advertising
increases event turnout Doon campus set ‘So far
no events have flopped
By JESSICA BLUMENTHAL Students wouldn’t enjoy school
much
as
if all
they
(fid
was
study,
said the residence life co-ordinator
Conestoga College’s Residence and Conference Centre.
for
"This year people are realizing the importance of getting involved (in
rez
events),”
Ryan Connell
of programming at residence, the former Conestoga student said.
always something going on keep students occupied.
Residence events and activities, like pasta nights and the annual Niagara Falls trip, are still planned. Students can go to the Mocktails night, during Alcohol Awareness week, and watch their friends play music in a coffeehouse setting in October.
easy as waiting in line for pancakes,” said Copnell. Students are rewarded for getting involved by earning points
“We
have younger students who are in the ‘get involved pha.se’ and know it’s a huge perk said.
to college life.”
the
most participation
ever, said
By NATALIE
when gift
they attend events. There are certificates
for
stores
like
first
three
weeks
of
school because that sets
a strong precedence
for
key
is
to
recruit
employers from the area looking
first-
gift certificate for participation for
September.
She believes get to
know
it’s
a great
way
to
other people and truly
experience
first year college. residence hands
The
out
and posts advertisements around to the school to inform residents of upcoming
the entire year.”
for
^^ar.”
Evan residence
Connell,
life
co-ordinator
)
The difference between this year and previous years is students are being told to get involved from the start, he said. “It’s a refreshing change that Conestoga is trying to push participation from their end.” This year the college handed out a different orientation package stressing involvement. There is also a student life website and the student life department on campus now. Not much has changed in terms
Residence
and Conference
she said.
this
co-op and graduate employees. There will be more than 60 different companies seasonal,
job
soring the event, assist students
er
is
spon-
year are residence ver-
sus residence activities. For
exam-
students into residence. She went on the Wonderland and
Blue Jays “I
trips.
recommend
students go into
as offering
letters,
interview
more
For
There will be more than 60 different companies at the job
fair.
information, by Room 220 on the second floor of the stop
Student
Client
Services Building.
fair
Students can also
5220,
ext.
call
519-748-
3340.
Congratulations to Alex Mackenzie, a year one stuin
Construction Engineering Technology-
name was
selected to win an
challenge
residence and get involved. If you
Architecture. Alex’s
game. “So far no events have flopped this year,” Connell said. “Students have been really supportive and there were huge turnouts.” Residence has events planned
are in residence then bring your
of year one stuApple IPod Nano in dents who filled out the Orientation 2006 Survey.
Residence events are open to all Conestoga students. Students who don’t live in residence need to
for the rest of the year so there is
sign in at the front desk.
ple,
Conestoga
Mohawk
will
in a paintball
friends
who
aren’t in residence to
the events,” she said.
as
assis-
WINNER ANNOUNCED IN ORIENTATION SURVEY DRAW dent
to
with putting togeth-
resumes and cover
well
is
available
tance.
such as CIBC, City of Kitchener, Waterloo Regional at the
and many
move also
New
a chance to see
what’s out there and to have fun,”
Zoltowski volunteered to help
Centre
part-time,
for
K-W YMCA
more. Career services, which
events. “It gives students
for Conestoga College ’s
Police,
1
of each month for the most points.
newsletters
involvement during the first three weeks of school because that sets a strong precedence for the entire
ANDERSON
Conestoga College is hosting an on campus job fair Oct. 18. Students are encouraged to head to the E-wing between 10 p.m. to meet with a.m. and
Zehrs, that residents win at the end
year broadcasting student, got a
“The key is to recruit for involvement during the
Connell.
“The
to
“It’s as
Magdalena Zoltowski, a
There’s a need for everyone to get involved in some form or another and this year we’ve seen
to host job fair
this year’
a random draw
Thank you again
to
all
students
with feedback about orientation.
who
provided us
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— SPOKE, October
It’s
Commentary
2006
16,
time
the finger pointing
_0Z2IE:
k
stopped Growing up involves maturity and taking
responsibility for our
actions.
Too many people play
the
blame game, always pointing
the finger
elsewhere.
Throughout history
it
has always been easier to point the finger
made me do
me
in
saw it on TV, the song suggested it or, the most recent, the video game showed it. If anyone feels these are lame excuses and easy-outs to take the another direction: she
it,
he told
to,
I
weight off perpetrators’ shoulders, you're not alone. They are unreasonable, inexcusable, unacceptable and downright unforgivable attempts to explain someone’s actions. The latest examples of this are the public blaming Kimveer Gill's rampage on a video game, It’s time for society to stop and a 14-year-old Atlanta boy’s blaming the media and shooting spree on a violent movie. social awkwardness for Video games, movie.s and the actions of violent music do not make people vioassailants. lent, they do not make people hurt other people and they do not excuse what those people did. Blaming anything or anyone other than the people involved will not bring back the victims. It will not help the victims’ relatives sleep easier at night and it will not make people feel safe. Even issues such as teasing and bullying, factors considered in the 1999 Columbine high school tragedy, are not excuses. You get bullied, you get help, you don’t get a gun. Violence and murder solve nothing, they only create heartache and send fear into an already fearful society. Marc Lepine, the shooter in the 1989 L’ecole Poly technique tragedy, took an easy out by blaming feminists for his problems. Lepine felt women were the cause of his troubles, as he wasn’t accepted to the school and women were, but that was no reason or excuse to seek revenge or take out anger in such a violent way. He blamed and society accepted it. There are doctors and psychiatrists for a reason, to help people. Guns and violence do not help, they only destroy. So why is it so easy for society to hate the actions yet take pity on the killers? Why is society so quick to assume the reason behind violent actions is a media product or social rejection ? Why does society blame everything and everyone ekse before they consider that maybe the problem is the assailants them.selves? Maybe the reason behind the tragedy is the gun holders and maybe the people with their fingers on the trigger are who society’s finger should be pointing to. It’s time for society to stop blaming the media and social awkwardness for the actions of violent assailants. It’s time everyone is accountable.
Where have
manners gone?
the
all
Gimmie gimmie never gets. Don’t you know your manners yet? Although I have not actually spo-
come from
allowed
may
me
develop
to
many
skills
to think
my
it is
generation that has
ignorant and just plain bad-man-
learning from
Not only have I become more communicative and social, I have
become more
More
of rude,
tolerant
tolerant,
all
of them are bad.
when
something
these
I
has allowed develop
many
me
skills
to I
its
my is
losing
if
I
I
did not understand
her theory and, although
I
don't
completely agree with her argument, I now understand where she
coming from. Where we differ
is
in our view of
the root of the problem.
She seems
I
happier place.
As
for
When
(actually
sonably
I
only ask
say hello, don’t grunt
I
no grunting
at all
would
Say
either please or thank
(or both if
you
you
are feeling adven-
Smile
3.
(it’s true,
they are worth
was young
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but I will surely
I
got pinched
my
parents led by
day
I
exam-
consider myself rea-
polite.
I
say please and
thank you and smile everyone, all thanks to
at
almost
mom
and
dad.
My
customers,
be preferred)
try. I
would
person this
my
a thousand words)
ple.
To
world could be a much
treated, the
developed.”
forgot to say please or thank
you and
Until lately
is
When
aunt
courtesy.
develop-
turous)
stand out as a minority.
always used to hear talk about how the world
is
As cliche and Disney-like as it sounds, if everyone treated each Other the way they would like to be
2.
may
not have otherwise
customers distinctly
I
generation
stop.
1.
wrong
is
like to think for every
am
polite to, aged nine or
90, he or she will turn around and
someone
treat
else with that
same
respect.
On time.
manner-lacking customers
I
that note, thank
Have
Pass
it
you
for your
a nice day.
on.
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“Working with the public
encounter pleasant people every day; people who interest me and who I enjoy talking with.
However,
someone
however, not com-
pletely.
Sure, not
parents'.
However, no matter how and where it all started. I wish it would
nered people.
oped.
my
ing a bad rep.
has
not have otherwise devel-
my
wonder
suddenly corrupted society with our barbaric ways. I, on the other hand, believe in evolution. It is not one generation that suddenly changed the ways of the world. I figure we must be
I
of
passing on their boorish ways, no
Kreller
Opinion
public
that
these people are having kids and
Meghan
ice industry six years ago.
the
gener-
Quite often, actually, they
ation.
ken these words since kindergarten, I have wanted to scream them on a daily basis since beginning to work in the customer serv-
Working with
my
don’t always stem from
clearly written or typed;
a
MS Word file
would be
helpful.
News
Pet your stress By BECKY SHARPE
>
medical website, arteriosclerosis a chronic di.scase in
Have you been dealing with midterm exam anxieties or are you worried about an upcoming assign-
ing,
hardening and loss of
of the
ty
elastici-
to
lowartl.
"They give everyone a relaxing atmosphere and you can almost melt your problems away just watching them swim around."
shown
having a pet can reduce stress and
wv\ w.bestrriend-
spetcarc.com. pets can provide us with companionship, social inter-
help with
action and an emotional relation-
emotional well-being.
Howard
tension.
The
best stress reliever our pels
can give
is
also
something they
love.
Stroking your pet will reduce your heart rale, blood pressure and arteriosclerotic process.
According
to
develops with aging, hypertension and diabetes.
you have
Clinic’s
supervisor
a
Rabbits are friendly and make everyone laugh, they're soft and easy to cuddle, said Howard.
at
"Rabbits sell really fast these days because everyone loves to take
stress relief.
a
are excellent
individuals,
it
helps
for elderly to
bunny home to hug when they get "Something about rab-
sad,” he said.
up
build
which you
said.
Super Pet, Kitchener, on Fairway Road, strongly believes everyone should have a pet to bring them a little
a parrot,
to speak, it's w'ondertui
to chat with them when someone or something has really up.set you,” he
Clearly pets, whether a cat, dog or gcrbil. arc more beneficial than we give them credit for.
“Dogs
Mayo
can leach
It
Ron Howard,
birds are wonderful
off their mind. "It
your pels helps to gel things oil your chest and playing with them can bring humourous one-on-one time, which relieves to
saiil
for people w'ho love to get things
ship.
Speaking
and
lap
I
1
According
warm your
help your emotional well-being. “Personally love fish." said
impaired blood circulation.
Studies have
said.
looking for a cud-
is
dle. cats will
ment? Studies have shown having a pet can reduce stress and help with emotional well-being.
Howard
someone
It
walls results in
arterial
— Page 5
2006
16,
away
their morale,"
is
which thicken-
SPOKE, October
bits
make people
(Photo by Becky Sharpe)
Rabbits are very cuddly and are highly
who
feel better.”
loves quiet,
soft,
recommended
for
anyone
lovable pets.
Jingle
way
the
all
starting in July As October begins, most of the population starts to decide on fall clothing or makes plans for Oktoberfest or Thanksgiving dinners. The warm days are few and far between; the leaves turn from green to orange and local retailers change their back-to-school displays into Halloween displays? I wish. Sure, fall has seen its share of Halloween candy, costumes and accessories, but even before these were put out there were Christmas knick-knacks and decorations on the shelves. It
(Photo by Jenn Sprach)
A college student crush
all
started in July, yes July.
was on my way to work on what seemed like the hottest day of the year. I was hustling to make it there
Walter Mendoza,
(left
to right)
on time, when what .seemed
students, hold up
one
of the
verse.
Dan Stauch and Bryan Remmert, second-year robotics automation can crushing projects from their problem solving and design class.
I
I
entered the store to
like
a parallel
uni-
employees working were around putting up about 100 Christmas ornaments, for what they called the “ornament premiere.” I kid you not, it was the very beginning of July and half the store was packed with Christmas
By ANGELO MAZZIOTTI
make
the annual tradition this year,
(pubelar
is
by no means against
n^raduating, but says she
is
against
her want to gag. don’t
“I
For most people, high school graduation is a time of celebration. It is also a time to let loose, throw inhibitions to the wind and party until you drop. For one local student. however, graduation day was just a day fike any other. Kiah Dubelar, a recent graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Guelph, decided to forgo
think
grad
people actually
becau.se tradition tells
crazy but
them
to.
Call
me
home com-
reactions
mittee.
They would not refund
listen.”
Dubelar said all she heard for the last two months of school was talk about the after-party. “I know' I sound like a bitter old woman,” joked Dubelar. “But I'm just not
much of
a party person.
I
absent on
ing for any excuse to get drunk and
Believe
it
graduation
is
night.
not
Her
another,
night.”
decision on her
made
clear that she
“To be honest
my mom
own I
stayed
came
to her
terms.
know home from her
didn’t even
way
and more
of saying,
know
later."
thinking back to when I was a kid I can remember my mom always being super stressed out
about Christmas, and when it was said and done, she seemed
all
relieved.
Of
course,
it was probably because I didhave to buy presents. Now that am older, I can certainly under-
I
1
think the idea of Christmas
the
when looking
at the dis-
all
not
materialistic
gifts
you
and based on what
receive.
Basically
1
believe that this can be partly
classes but they didn’t include
“I
my me
on the list of names at commencement. I thought they w'ould have a
more class than that.” So what did Dubelar do instead of attending her graduation ceremony? “The question is what didn’t I do,” she joked. “I played some Super Mario Bros. 3 with my little brother, caught up on some reading, threw on an old Tracy Chapman album and ate some perogies.
What
a night!”
went
something
like
this:
“Christmas already? You have got to be kidding me,” or "Oh my gosh, I don’t even want to think about Christmas.” A few weeks later I was in another store and saw Christmas trees and Christmas decorations, while at another store I saw Halloween stuff shoved to the back and Christmas items on the main display. As you can imagine, the same comments were made. The sad thing is, most comments made by the employees are “if you don’t buy it now, it’ll be gone in a
that
Christmas stuff before even over. It is easy to buy
start selling
summer is
into the sales
gimmicks and
money
be gone before Christmas.” Most of the comments
it’s
about the money!
them now,
they’ll
is
about religion and hardly about family anymore; it’s definitely
the earlier
all
I
n’t
be honest that was my thought too, however, we are trained to tell the customers that “if you don’t buy
upset me,” said Dubelar.
kid
and
graduation fee, tried putting the
worked hard and passed
a
as
never understood that mentality,
of “shopping early” but
that
just
When
play were extremely negative. To
blame on her parents and even w'ent as far as removing her name from the list of graduates. “That was really the only thing
is
“buy one now,
the
little
or not, Dubelar
mother did not attend her own big night either, but Dubelar w'anted it
Dubelar said just the thought of whole ceremony is enough to
well with her grad
customers entered the store for the next few months, their
spend three long, hot hours in a stuffy church then I’m not going to
“We spend
the
Dubelar’s decision to stay
their
blamed on greedy businesses
ornaments.
As
sit
the only person in her family to be
and everything is supposed to be forgotten come grad
“She said she me in any
did not
tradition tells
act like idiots.”
one
said.
deci-
to
if
“The main point that influenced my decision was the hypocrisy of the whole evening," said Dubelar.
own
made my
way.”
it
think people our age are just look-
four years in our
Dubelar
sion,”
I
doing,” she said. “People just do
hypocrisy of the graduation ceremony.
cliques, openly disliking
after
didn’t want to influence
the
little
until
stop and think about what they are
me
frantically running
of hypocrisy
Opinion month,” which you
stand.
All the
Grad a day
Sarah Jaynes
you
let’s
start the
the idea
face
it,
more you
buy. and that’s the grand scheme.
Christmas should never be about or the
gift
you receive,
when there are families in our community who struggle to make ends meet on a daily basis. especially
However. I think a lot of people buy into the idea of getting something, rather than sharing the day with the people they love.
My solution: the next time someone asks you what you’re getting your friends and family for Christmas tell them that they’re all getting your love and affection. If you’re a student on a budget like me and you really want to give a gift, I think a macaroni picture frame is a pretty good start.
Page 6
— SPOKE, October
16,
News
2006
Vehicles stolen By ERIC
MURPHY
uated on the 401 conidor, ConestogEjl a prime target,” said John Tribep
is
A
200
black,
Chevrolet
1
Silverado pick-up truck was stolen
from parking
10 of Conestoga
lot
security services “Last year
was
truck
Tribe said vehicle theft stolen at approxi-
mately 11:30 a.m. and video surveillance of the incident has been handed over to Waterloo Regional Police for investigation.
Waterloo poliee are also investigating the theft of a silver
CMC
(Photo by Annehse Thompson)
Getting in shape for the Second-year police foundation students have
weekend
the
morning fitness class
their Friday
that
the
the recreation
in
"With 3,500 cars
centre.
MP candidate
Kitchener AARON SCHWAB
By
when someone says we think about this, if
think
I
‘Here’s what
Municipal politics
something
of Kitchener’s
that a vast majority
population
is
hard-pressed to care
is
MP
about, but one Kitchener
can-
focused on combating
is
you have comments, speak
up,’
you’re only getting the groups of
who
people
agree
strongly
strongly disagree. If there’s a
or
mod-
McGuire
speak up. And activepursuing people and trying to
"I'm trying to set myself apart from being a standard politician,” said J.D. McGuire, of 24,
ly
wanted
Kitchener.
"I’m not really trying to say something different (than my competition); people are going to agree with me. people are going iq disagree with me. The biggest thing is to try to be different."
McGuire was born and Goderich. Kitchener involved
raised in
moved to 2001. He became and
Ont. in
municipal politics because of a drive to improve the he
city
in
now
"Even the Ontario time ran
McGuire, who
running for Kitchener’s
is
of
ning)
to try to
sage via the popular social
working
MySpace and
website
and
opinions from people who speak up on their own.
not
may
little
bit
more
skcs." he said.
and
to people,
let
some of the peo-
ward I'orm his and listen to what they
ple that live in his policies,
think the issues in the
community
are.
"Too many times.
1
think, politi-
cians arc telling us what the issues
and not
are,
we
really asking us
think the issues arc."
what
McGuire
are
maybe important
to
a
small
group of people that we maybe wouldn't have thought of otherwise."
McGuire
said he thinks actively
and actively pursuing opinions from apathetic or undelistening
cided. people
wise speak up
who is
wouldn't, otheir
important.
on
Mountain, which
more
said not
all
The group’s vice-president of finance, Sabrina Loiacono, says the motive behind the stickers, which are being distributed on campuses nationwide, is to reveal the special
politicians
my
do
own
his
Bush.
low
ing to
is
and
for munici-
really, really, real-
me
to try
how
people besides the 20 per cent of people
who
to
arc voting every year."
who
attended
Conestoga College and graduated from the computer programmer program, said politics is something he's been interested in from a very young age and has always been a background interest. "I’m not working in computer pro-
gramming ing in is
at all.
retail.
"
he
I’m actually work-
something where
that
it
doesn't .lake
know how
"But
.said. 1
ati
politics
really
think
education
to listen to people.”
dent.”
He
said the only
way
to deter car
your doors and don’t leave anything valuable out thieves
in the
to lock
is
open.
Canada president Riehard Diamond, Bush encourages Harper’s efforts to move Canada to the extreme right of the political .spectram.
“In fact, the
two are so
similar
they’re even saying almost exaetly
same thing when they speak Diamond. Diamond was referring to
the
Harper’s belief in protecting the definition of marriage
traditional
and
of
rejeetion
Kyoto
the
Protocol, both of which are positions held
by Bush.
While Conestoga does not have a Young Liberals branch on campus, students interested in getting involved can find a variety of opportunities on the group’s website, www.youngliberals.ca.
The Young
Liberals are a group
to
es the Liberal government at
all
on issues eoncerning Canadians aged 14-25. They elect one national president and five vice-presidents, along levels
with a president representing each province.
Learning the breath of By ALEX
MCNANNEY
she
.to
hopes
have
to
nobody look
at
it
knows
may
It
be a
new program,
already growing
out
The
fast.
tory therapy program,
it
as a positive
but
introduced
be holding
this year, will
its
Cun'ently there are 2,400 respira-
it’s
respira-
first
that increase
to five years.
tory
therapists
and
Ontario,
in
may not seem to be in demand as much as other programs while
it
event, respiratory therapy week, in
such as nursing. Peppier thinks
things are ‘supposed to work,’
E-wing on Oct. 25 and 26 from a.m. to noon both days. The extravaganza will showcase what the program is all about, provide information about what respiratory therapists do as well as dis-
will
and without don’t
knowledge.
that
the
1
1
into the traps of ‘being a
fall
politician.’"
McGuire
said he
is
just a regular
where his tax going and how his city
interests in
1
play
some of
the different types of
being run, and his interests in running for Ward 2 councillor are nothing besides caring about
equipment used Peppier,
a
where he
therapist,
hopes
is
lives
Program
and having a voice
in that.
always done things.' alford to do different stuff. I've
Lori
respiratory
to raise
awareness
1
1
to
health
in
care
face,
which is a need for more people in the coming years. The good news is. unlike many of the other health-care i^rofcssions,
most of the Ontario graduates in the
majority that train in Ontario, slay Ontario."
in
The program, which
is
thifl
functions as
dida^
place yearly
The program has
can
the
have
point of (running)
at all
colleges offering
program across Canada during
the third or fourth
week of October.
The program has been running well so
far,
and Peppier says she’s
happy with the
to
interest in
"There's excitement. students in our
is
encourage people to involved and listen up to what's going on: even if you're not going to vote for me., get out
just trying to
Conestoga
gel
leges
in
is
the
first
it.
We
have 40
class," she said.
one of only six colprovince currently
offering respiratory therapy. .
Peppier said nearly
the
200 applicants
program had this year, but
stay
province. Peppier said. "The
can
bound by ‘This is the way always done things, so this is
the way I’m going always do things.'"
other fields
it
same problems
face the
dents for the challenges of real
not be
and vote."
co-ordinator ccrtil'icd
still
and to let students know the program is offered at Conestoga. The event takes
afford to try different things, and
"My whole
in the profession.
for the profession,
"1 don't have years of political experience to say ‘This is the way
I've
still
life
don't have a knowledge of
1
dollars are
municipal level. 1 think it's because municipal government in general isn't very exciting, and 1 don't know that (municipal MP candidates) arc the
1
my name
and get
when
voting
out
to take a car,”
“People stealing cars don’t look any different from the average stu-
over the next three
guy with
reach
no record or
obviously more of a straggle
“It’s
and so I’m tryfind the people who maybe
to
moving
is
to raise
young age and lack of expe-
would vote in higher-profile elections and for some reason aren’t
trying
Bush
rights
awareness to make sure Harper doesn’t get the chance here in Canada.” According to Young Liberals of
part to be
it could work both ways," McGuire said of his rela-
for
in this area,
at
away
from Americans,” said Loiacono, “and we are trying
merits.
already, but
pal elections
takes someone
within the Liberal Party that advis-
“President take
think
“I
thing;
"The voter turnout
it
two minutes
said Tribe.
between Harper and
relationship
different than the rest,” he
said since he has
between two gay
the relationship
able to get involved, so
to try to
the story of
tells
cowboys.
in
to try to get involved
Brokeback
rience.
MP candidate
McGuire.
"Sometimes there’s things that up with everybody, but there's going to be some things that
He
there
said.
come
I’m going I’m going
McGuire,
J.D.
Kitchener
ly
McGuire said he is trying to get out and actually talk to and listen
a poster for the film
shady business, but scandals seem to be growing and voter interest is probably dropping because of that.
tively
active
some other (campaign) wcb-
than
said.
little bit
bad and involved
"Now I’m
a prob-
experience to run on, he has to run
just trying to
is
what’s going on.”
"With things like using the web and MySpace - and I'm working on launching a website - Tin hoping to be a
he
are.”
point of (run-
encourage people to get involved and listen up to
net-
actively searching for thoughts
leaders by inserting their faces into
of the political process, with the way the majority of politicians
McGuire
two
the
vote,
involved with the disillusionment
are
is
to the college.
publicly,” said
and
said.
“My whole
connect with peoincluding spreading his mes-
ple.
heard,”
grown a
older. I've
Prime
and
campaign lampoons
the
that I’ve gotten a little bit
someone
Chicopee-Grand River Ward (2), is taking to more unconventional
means
election last
about a 50 per cent voter turnout,” he said.
“Now
voice
“If experienced, less than
Called Brokeback Conservatism,
18, just really
to get out there
my
Bush
Minister Stephen Harper.
they turned
have
at
home.
calls
councillor
prod them a little bit and say ‘I understand you may be undecided on this, but what are your thoughts'?’ You don’t need to have an opinion to have a thought.” McGuire said voter apathy is an ongoing problem that MPs before him have tried to combat as well, with voter turnout in Kitchener hovering around 22 per cent since 2003.
W.
George
was one of those people who,
"I
when
lem but not unique
campaign
The Young Liberals of Canada have begun a sticker campaign targeting what has been called “copycat rhetoric” made by President
said his drive to get into
panies politics.
less likely to
sit-
ALDWORTH
By ROSS
changed over the years, going from something that really interested him to a drive to combat disillusionment that often accom-
erate or undecided person, they’re
and
had
targets Conservatives
politics has
voter apathy.
in its lots
Sticker
has fresh outlook didate
was taken from parking lot 9 at college between 2 and 4 p.m. afternoon on Sept. 26.
we
approximately 20 cars stolen.”
College Sept. 28.
The
supervisor of safety and
interim
years tic
in length,
training and prepares the stu-
a
new
life.
lab with a
simulator, providing students with
hands-on experience.
The
third year
is
exciting because
students get to go out to do clinical rotations at hospitals.
"They’re looking forward
to that
eventual goal of getting out there
and seeing
real patients.” she said.
Partnerships with local area hospitals
right
and clinies are being fomted now.
News
The darker By TARA RICKER Every year about Canadians are diagnosed
62,500 witli skin
growing number of Canadians are Hocking to tanning salons each year to
c'aneer.
Despite this
fact, a
obtain the perfect sun-kissed tan.
The question
are tanning beds
is.
dangerous than the sun? "Using tanning beds is like com-
less
mitting
Shayne
said
suicide,"
Nevins. an esthetician
at
Sanctuary
Day Spa
in
Waterloo.
International
The
UVA
fact is the
rays that are
emitted from the Ultraviolet sources
in
light
tanning salons are two to
three times
UVA
A
more powerful than
the
rays which occur naturally
from the sun, said Nevins.
The two types of
UVB
UVB
(ultraviolet
(ultraviolet
ly far less
increasing
greatly
their
of
risk
developing skin cancer, she said. especially true
if
tanning
B
rays).
rays cause premature aging,
burning and even skin cancer.
than
D you
need, certain-
The sun itself is healthier for you and your skin as long as you use proper sun protection, she said. The most popular device used in
mulates.
Lhilike skin cancer, pre-
Plexiglas surface with goggles for
mature aging of the skin w'ill occur in everyone who is repeatedly exposed to the sun over a long lime, although the damage may be
eye protection and relaxes as the body is tanned from both above and below. "Control and moderation are key," said Steven Gilroy, director of Smart Tan Canada. Smart Tan Canada is a benchmark for professional indoor tan-
apparent and lake longer to
show up in people with darker skin. Tanning salons promise customers an everyday golden-brow'ii skin, or a quick skin
makeover
for
bed.
a clamshell-like tanning
is
The customer
lies
down on
a
ning.
“Our job
is
educate tanning
to
events.
salons on the safest and latest tan-
"Many people like to tan before going somewhere south because they think they are getting a base
ning trends,” said Gilroy.
they
but
are
she said.
not."
"Using a tanning bed and then
Smart Tan Canada only company’s tifies
is
one of the
Canada
and educates salon
"We
lay-
in
that cer-
are trying to help the indus-
become more
professional and
ing out in the sun actually does
try
UV
more damage
reduce the risk of over-exposure to
melanoma
and non-melanoma skin cancers." Individuals with a high risk of
your skin.” The rapidly-growing tanning industry assures customers that
skin cancer generally possess one
artificial
of the follow ing
to tan
traits; fair skin,
red
UV
and
to
radiation
that
it
is
way number
a safe
provides a
tanning
outdoors,
control," he said.
ture vitamin D," .said Nevins.
ically pleasing tan
doesn't take
much
sunlight to
"It
make
is
not
is
artificial,
When
joining
there are a for.
you
cise,
calculated,
“It is
is
very pre-
controlled expo-
sure designed to give
you
a cosmet-
without burning
your skin."
and rush the tanning process,
try .said
Gilroy.
“Most people believe they have tanning
a
number of things
salon to look
he said. to find
cated," said Gilroy.
someone edu“Listen to the
what they are saying.”
much-needed vitamin D. "Just a small amount of sunlight is needed for the body to manufac-
said.
from tanning beds
the process
environment, said Gilroy. "The advantage to tanning beds
freckle easily, outdoor occupations,
many moles, she
light
artificial,
techniciaa and don’t try to fight
of health benefits as well, including
"Keep an eye on your moles,” said Nevins. "If you insist on using a tanning bed you should check
UV
of skin
place yourself in an uncontrolled
or blond hair, green or blue eyes, genetics and
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"You want
the client.”
When
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The number
he said.
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it
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whether
indoors or outdoors just be
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News
2006
how
Students learn By TIFFANY MCCORMICK Preparing to survive Canada and
Conestoga was
the order of the
annual Survivor Conestoga College on Oct. 3. From -4 p.m. in the E-wing of the .school, 70 English Language Studies (ELS) and second-language speaking students were engaged in seven information workshops. They were: Community and College Safety'. Harassment, Safe Relationships Boundaries, Healthy Sexuality, Healthy Eating, What you should know about Drugs and Alcohol and De-stress at the Recreation Centre. The students were divided into colour-coded teams and given 12 minutes at each workshop. The purpose behind Survivor Conestoga College is to inform stuthe
dents what on-campus services are available
them and introduce general knowledge of
to
them to a Canadian culture
well
as
as
Conestoga.
Some were
of the services represented Student Services, coun-
said the event
and
ter
student,
Relationships
Bernard,
said
event
an
Coming from China, Ma said he knows in different cultures things
reach activity as
done 1
Canada
1
must know
Canadian culture," he said. Melanie Reed, former co-ordinator of ELS and creator of Survivor Conestoga College, said the event began with students who were in need of counselling and those who were having trouble understanding the
relationships. "It
was
to
familiarize
students
with what's appropriate and what isn't.”
she
said.
is
"We wanted
to
make sure the students were safe." Reed said there are many differences in each culture and some of the students assume many things. “Some students think Canadian food is McDonalds and that’s it,”
the
outit
important for the
is
college
differently.
live in
t
Shawna
Boundaries was his favourite work-
"If
support
to
international
stu-
dents.
studying
dents
people fur-
helps
“It
ther adjust to
Canada and
adjusting
the college.” she
at
to
said.
shops at the event: What You Should Know About Drugs and Alcohol. Harassment and Safe
eating
Relationships Boundaries.
she said. “Eating well and taking
can be awkward for the students to ask for help in these areas but with the workshops students will be able to recognize the faces of service it
and hopefully develop
providers
relationships with the staff.
“We want
she said as an example.
students to
know
there
not alone
become more
know what to do in situations and know what
continued, said it’s really for the students so they can adapt more
familiar
international is
for the
benefit of the students.
"We hope
they
independent,
to
lege,”
Bernard said. “That they’re if something happens to
them.”
Bernard suggested for international
students
with
should get to
become more
to
they
college
the
know
the staff and
become
a
Bernard
new
country.
very impor-
tant.”
Deborah Lee, a
level
3A ELS
stu-
dent, said in her country they don’t
about issues the event dis-
talk
cussed.
Being from South Korea and a first-timer to the event, Lee said the issues were easy to understand because of the workshops. “1 liked how there were events going on,” .she said, as each workshop had either a demonstration,
game
or visual to look
at.
Leanne Holland Brown, student life
co-ordinator, said the event
isolat-
"Anytime you can help lege
is
is
new country new person.
feel
when
they have
it
is
confidence
enthusiasm and they are with
when
their groups. "It’s really
rewarding to see them
ELS,
here.
tant as there are particular
“Learn about Canadian culture but maintain your own culture,” she
when someone comes
students
said.
Of
that while all
Bernard said the workshops are
itself,
equally important she feels healthy
by Leanne Mountford, left and bottom photo by Tiffany
(Right photo
McCormick) Fitness technologist, Colleen
Holmes, had students, staff and volunteers up and active in survivor’s workshop De-Stress at the Recreation .Centre.
Holmes, who represents the rec centre, said
important
it’s
make
the students aware of the recreation facilities to
because “It
she said. Pauline
fitness
is
gives you long
health,”
she
said.
important things.”
everything.
and good “Two very life
Shore,
co-ordinator of is
very impor-
concerns
into a
new
culture.
them
better acquainted with their team-
At the beginning of the event stuwere given a ticket, and prizes were randomly awarded on breaks and at the end of the event. The catch, however, was students had to say one thing they learned from the workshops. dents
Prizes included items such as rice
cookers,
Canada
Conestoga
T-shirts
Hortons
scarves,
and
Tim
gift certificates.
The event concluded with snacks and a social time for students to mingle with friends, new acquainvolunteers
and
faculty
members. Shore said she feels the event was big success as each year the members involved are learning and honing their skills. a
"The students it,"
really
seemed
to
she said.
She hopes that for next year more diploma students will become involved and that the students will
become more confident
in
knowing
there are services here for them.
our responsibility to help
integrate,” she said, “as inter-
national back.”
build a sense of
mates.
enjoy
said the event
to
between the class levels.” Shore said she hopes students will become more aware of the .services, use them and will become
getting answers to their questions,”
"It’s
the event
in
community in our area,” she said. “And a sense of community
tances,
a remarkable thing
should remember the things they enjoyed in their home country such as sports and hobbies and bring them said
foster a
a wonderful thing.”
She said
to see the students’
they enter a
of being in a
is
student’s positive transition to col-
to
ences
care of ourselves
to culture,”
"Try to become involved with any activities on campus," she rec-
She said some students
(Photo by Leanne Mountford) the crowd gathered, students got ready for a fun and informative afternoon. They talked amongst themselves and got to know their teammates and other students going through similar experi-
“It’s
is
more pertinent issue. “Food is so central
fantastic.
ed."
As
a
students as well as the services, sports and clubs offered.
ommended. “Don’t become
life
Canada.
Student Services held three work-
Bernard said she knows
o
t
buy foods from their own country, how to stay on budget and suggests healthy meals to cook. Reed, who is happy the event has
adviser for
a
Services
Student counsellor,
shop.
are
is
assist s u -
semesshe
first
important,”
is
feels
said.
was very exciting
Safe
that
students in the
event
necessity to
playing field for international
said.
ELS
a level 3
the
to level the
are services available in the col-
education, said the event
certain
Ryan Ma,
"Anything we can do
stu-
Reed said the Healthy Eating workshop advises students where
and recreation. Samantha Murray, manager and
selling. security
student
hope
"There’s a strong focus of com-
munity building," she
fourth
I
said they also
dents will build relationships.
day
as international students partook in
Shore said she
easily to Canada.
boundaries are."
Munay
to outwit,,,
students
tend
to
hang
to
Shore said she wants the students know that “everyone is working
to make their school experience more special.”
SPOKE, October
16,
2006
and outplay Conostoga
outlast
(Photo by Tiffany McCormick)
.
Aron Wang,
level
4
ELS
student,
and Ted Chen, manage-
(left)
ment studies student, hold up the Canada scarf Wang won during the event. Before Wang and other winners could claim their prizes, they had to say one thing they learned during the event, held in the E-wing of the school.
Kate Fraccek,
level 3 ELS student, Aron Wang, level 4 ELS 5. student, and Kyoung'^Kim worked together to come up with some quick and healthy meal ideas in the Healthy Eating t\Ol lUU.
Student, '/W\J I
(Photo by Tiffany McCormick)
Police officers, Lisa
Kitchener,
Nyusa
(left),
and Jim Jensen
College Safety Workshop. Jensen said police
in
of the
how
students about Canadian laws and
tell
it’s
Waterloo regional police Division
very important for students to
an emergency.
By LEANNE
MOUNTFORD
2. 3.
Imagine going
to a
new
country,
Drugs and alcohol Healthy sexuality Security
4.
and Walk
services
Safe
emergency.
At the beginning of the stations, all students had the W-model
not
Oct.
3, international
students
Survivor Conestoga College shows you that you’re not alone, and shows you how to deal with the
new Safe relationships
change,
6.
Healthy and easy meals
said
and recreation
—
culture.
Noraldien
5.
7. Fitness
Acceptance and integration being accepted and fitting into the
alone and homesick.
knowing the language, knowing where to go when you need groceries and not knowing how to get help in an not
On
1
Community and know how to contact the
to contact the police in the
them an
activities
in
to
help
Canadian culture in called Survivor
adjiKst to
afternoon
Conestoga College.
From
1
to
4
p.m.,
English
as teachers, coun-
and officers of the Waterloo Regional Police acted out skits and
sellors
showed
Each point of
interesting displays split
up
are: 1
.
Honeymoon
person 2.
W repre-
culture.
attended
he
this is
come
learn
4.
—
adjustment
for three years, said he
in
Canada
wants to
when
continue his education and eventu-
They
ally
when a new
to a
realizing the
—
new and
starting to
and understand the new Mental
has lived
wants
to
take
Jessie Lee.
very important to
“It is
how you can protect yourself, how to eat
learn
healthy and learn about
i.solation
—
cul-
feeling
helps
STDs
and the practice of safe sex. “They don't pay too much attention to it in Cuba,” .said Ca.stell. Survivor Conestoga had lots of information about sex. health and safety,
he said.
Olia Andreyeva.
who
is in
level 4.
from Belarus, said she liked the new activities and meeting differIt
level
4 ELS student
Survivor Conestoga College four “It
College was learning about
is
very important to learn
ality,
she
.said.
Andreyeva said she found adjust
people
to
Canada.” said Lee, who is in the accounting program at Conestoga College.
At first you feel excited about coming to a new place, but then you get homesick, she said.
Students taking English as a
how
you can protect yourself, how to eat healthy food and leant about sexu-
Olia Audreyera, from Korea, attended
esting part of Survivor Conestoga
ent people.
sexuality.”
advanced
years ago.
differences between your
3. Initial
Emam, who
English.
old home.
ture.
« « «
—
excited to
Culture shock
The seven categones were: Abuse <
is
new
place.
into seven different categories.
1
the letter
Lee.
Sudan, Survivor
Conestoga College to take in the activities because he thought the information would be important. .
sented the different stages integrating to a
language studies students took part in trivia games, demonstrations and brainstorming at Doon campus.
They watched
explained to them.
.said
Emam, from
I
participated
(Photo by Tiffany McCormick) Students discuss their answers in the What You Should Know About Drugs and Alcohol workshop, which was held in a quizshow format. Housing adviser for the international office, Kelly Guthrie (back left), and Student Services counsellor, Joan Magazine (back right), hosted the workshop.
.sec-
healthy
eating
was
the
that
most
ond language are assessed and put into one of four levels. Each level takes one semester to
important topic of the afternoon.
complete.
cook homemade food.
Giovanni Castell, who is in level 2, from Cuba, said the most inter-
here,” she said.
Surprised by the amount of fast food in Canada. Andreyeva likes to
“There’s
a
lot
more
calories
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did only because of the last card
was
that
game
a
It’s
involving 52 cards,
and much more than dumb luck. Texas Hold’em poker is the most popular and most played variation of the game and is the primary game played at the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour. Players are dealt two cards each face down, followed by five cards dealt face up in the middle of the chips,
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by Natalie Anderson)
(Photo
Members at the
RBC team
cheered each other Diabetes Research.
of the
Ride
for
at the Family Fitness
Centre
Kitchener on Oct. 3
in
exciting,” said King,
playing
Ride for research better than last year Linda Thompson, a volunteer with JDRF, says the turnout this
something,” said Klos.
The energy level was soaring in the Family Fitness Centre in Kitchener the morning of Oct. 2, as teams competed at the annual Ride
year w'as better than
the ride, said he
Research Research Diabetes Juvenile Foundation of Canada (JDRF) had teams of five, from companies such as TD Canada Trust, Royal Bank of Canada and Clarica, as w’ell as
lot
said the foundation relies mainly on word of mouth to get volun-
individuals, taking turns riding sta-
teers.
for Diabetes
“This ride
is
and
it
year,” said
my
last year.
third year
doing the
seems a lot bigger this Thompson. “There are a
of (financial) corporations here ... and a lot of individuals.” Bill Klos, who has been volun-
teering with
JDRF
for four years,
tionary indoor bikes for eight min-
“The chairperson usually goes
of 40 minutes per
out and shakes the bushes, basical-
utes for a total
team or individual.
Team members
mum
raising
of $100 each
a
mini-
in pledges, indi-
viduals raising $1,000 or
teams
more and
of $2,500 and perks, although most teams seemed like they were competing to show' the most spirit and make the most noise. with
received
total
a
said Klos.
ly,"
incentives
“Someone know's
someone and they
other people
call
Dave Kohler, who participated in was riding for a
who
co-worker
has had diabetes
ANGELO MAZZIOTTI
lost their hair
condition
One year
is
a long time for a
tCTgo without a haircut.
Two
guy
years
even longer, but
is
how
that’s exactly long Mike Figura will have to
where ones’ ly
due to an incurable
called
alopecia
follicles are
attacked by their
areata,
mistaken-
own immune
which results on the entire body. sy.stem,
in hair loss
wait until he cuts his long curly
been growing his hair exactly one year to the day, and it is still nowhere near the length he wants it to be. "I want it to be about 10 inches," locks. Figura has
he
said. "It’s
Figura Gallery hair to
only
at
much
a
better cause.”
A/t'/te Fit’ll ret.
who plans on donating his Locks of Love. a non-profit
financially
disadvantaged chil-
dren under the age of
1
8
who
suffer
from long-term medical hair loss. “I really can’t think of a much better cau.se." he said. "Being a hairstylist, see how important hair 1
can be to someone. Kids especially can be really sensitive.” Most of the children who have been helped by Locks of Love have
Figura first heard of Locks of Love from one of his clients. “A young girl told me about it,” he said. “She was diagnosed with leukemia at a very young age and had lost all her hair through
chemotherapy. It broke my heart to think of all the kids that must suffer from this. It was the least could do to help out a great cause.” 1
This
is not the first time Figura be donating his hair. Last November he had his first trim in
will
same.” King, who has been playing poker for about four years, said he taught himself how to play because he knows how to play every other card game so “Why not poker?” “I’m kind of conceited when it comes to cards,” he said. “I’m good at every game.” dice, nothing is ever the
King barely hesitated before saying his favourite thing about poker
beating other people.
seems
at
City Hall in tents set up outside. “The problem was we had to get the bikes
all
down
there into the
“That became a real hassle. Then the man in charge invited us over here (to Family Fitness).”
tent,”
he
said.
at the fitness centre for three
years
now. “Family fitness is very good to us. They’re very generous. They provide space and they provide workers to help us out.”
“It’s
a laugh.
Most of the time King's
strategy
work. He has had many victories at the poker table. Many poker players have a favourite hand on which they always bet. but King says simply if he wins with a hand, he likes it. “My favourite poker hand is a winning poker hand,” he said. However, he doesn't deny that he has tasted his share of defeat, or what poker die-hards call “bad
as the river
being sucked out
hate
“I
like
he said. Being “sucked out” or “rivered”
that,”
the only thing that bothers
isn’t
King
at the
poker
who
don’t
players
get out of a
table. He lists know when to
hand as one of
his
biggest poker pet peeves.
“I’m annoyed by players
when they’re move made on them," he
can’t
tell
who
getting a said.
King is fairly confidant when comes to his goal to be a winner
it
at
the poker table.
work
"I
hard,”
going to win
He
said
it
he
said.
“I’m
all.”
it’s all
to
come
“If you
you
aren’t
a learning experi-
n’t
week and something you should-
out every
learning
he said,” be coming out at all.”
every' time.”
King has ample opportunity
to
because he does come out every week to tournaments in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. In fact, he plays poker five to six days a week most weeks, and he isn’t the learn,
only one.
A co-ordinator at the Red Hot Poker Tour, an organization that runs free poker tournaments at bars throughout southern Ontario, said there are about 360 applicants a week. “Running the tournaments is a really fun job and the hours are good,” said Br>'n Choppick, who has worked with Red Hot for a year. “But what 1 really like is the social aspect of the whole thing." During a tournament Choppick has many responsibilities such as setting up equipment, making sure players are satisfied as well as fol-
lowing the rules and making sure everything runs smoothly.
“The element of luck is what draws people to the game,” said Choppick. “But what makes them the fact that after awhile yo.u
beats.”
stay
King reminisced about a recent loss he experienced in which his opponent had a higher hand than he
become
for
it
known
card.
is
skilled,
and then you can
play upon the fact that other people still
think
it’s all
about luck.”
Locks of Love
more than two years and donated all of those clippings to Locks of Love. “That was the longest my hair has ever been,” he joked. “People
wondering was wrong with me,
started
a great
something was actually
if it
cause so
it
it
all
goes to
was worth
it.”
There are a few rules one must follow when thinking about donating hair to Locks of Love.
The
a hairstylist at Hairport
is
as
Kitchener office of Clarica. Klos said the ride used to be done
hairslylisl
about five now."
organization that provides hairpieces to
really can’t think of
fun
about strategy, and I love embarrassing people,” he said with
pretty funny, but again “I
is
a roll of the
is
The long wait worth By
is
but
“Our workplace decided we would put in three teams to raise money for a wonderful cause,” said who works at the Kohler,
Klos said the ride has been done
I
“Every game
who
money
for a long time.
they know.”
Klos said he is a strong advocate of volunteer work and thinks more people should volunteer. "I have a very close friend who since passed away from diabetes and just figured it was time to do
for
thinks that free poker well.
flipped over in the middle
table, also
ence.
them. “It’s
ANDERSON
using the
According to the website www.redhotpokertour.com, there are more than five million poker players in Canada today. Poker enthusiast Rob King is one of
enjoys
By NATALIE
the best
of the
organization’s website states
that all hair
donated must be a mini-
mum of 10
inches or 25 centimetres,
and bundled in a "ponytail" or braid. Hair may be coloured or penned, but cannot be bleached or chemically damaged. Hair swept olT the floor is not useable. If your hair
can it
donate
still
it
if,
is
curly
you
pulled straight,
reaches the length requirement.
“Apparently
I
qualify
under
all
these niles,” joked Figura. “But seriously,
it is
a great cause, and
love to see as
many people
ble get involved.” For
mation
visit
I
would
as possi-
more
infor-
info(glocksoflove.org
(Photo
by Angelo Mazziotti)
Mike Figura, a hairstylist at Hairport Gallery, will be donating his hair to Locks of Love to benefit financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 who suffer from long-term hair loss due to medical conditions.
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Night Terrors features Barn of Fear By
MEGHAN KRELLER
Kim Glo’s Fami stiulcd pumpkin patch where fami-
Although off as a lies
picked out their perfect future
said Snyder. At night, the amount of actors in the barn triples for more chiutces to make people scream.
The Trail of Darkness is a 40minute hayride that also features a section ol walking through portions ol a bush and a com field. However,
now much more, co-owner John Snyder. By day. families ean be entertained with activities such as hayrides, clown shows, a petting zoo, a corn maze and much more at Kim Cdo's
those on the ride aren't alone. Snyder said. “We have about 26 actors out there who will do some pretty crazy stuff.”
Family
he said.
jack-o-lantern.
is
it
said
ness
Fall Festival.
But when dark-
although everyone is welcome, prepare to be scared if attending Kim Glo's Night Terrors, said lalls,
Snyder.
Night Terrors consists of the Corn Bam of Feiu- and the Trail of Darkness.
Maze, the
The Corn Maze has evolved from one acre
now
to almost five. Although remains pretty plain, in the
it
Snyder
future, .see
said,
he would like to
.scenes along the paths similar to
Bam of Fetu'. The Bam of Fear
the
Road. He. along with his first cousin. Beachler. bought the property Irom the original owner who had been running the farm since 690. Jell
Snyder,
1
Since their reign. Snyder said the cousins locus has been mainly on the nighttime attractions.
"The
lished," he said.
the nighttime
along but
who
is
also one of the
actors, said although
it's
impossible
Snyder said growing these
each and every person, everyone always .seems to come out
crowd
to Kim (ilo’s. Parents who bring their kids during the day will return at night with a group of
“When there's a wagon with 50 people on it you probably aren’t going to scare everyone,” he said.
Iriends and leave the kids at
home, Snyder afso said he hopes, by growing Night Terrors, they will he
"But the people who aren’t getting seared are either having fun watching other peoples’ reactions or lookat
cool stuff
we do
features scenes
corpses, vampires, werewolves and more are in for a surprise, said
Scenes along the ride don’t only attempts to make people jump, but flames, pneumatics and much more, said Snyder. “Although most of the guys aren’t
"The best part about it is you never know which ones are real and which
oohs and awws coming from them,”
are props,” he said.
we hear a lot of
he said.
This
Although the same barn is used during the day and night, it's much
more toned down during
the day.
October marks Snyder’s fourth Halloween sca.son co-owning the fami, located on the outskirts of Kitchener, just off of Cedar Creek
main
the
attrac-
“When all my ideas are made into a reality the nighttime activities will definitely be
our specialty,” he said. Snyder said, although they try to add something new every year, circumstances don’t always allow that
consi.st ol
as jumpy as the girls,
become
tions, said Snyder.
along the
Snyder.
said.
eventually
way.”
around every comer. Groups that walk through looking at .scenes of
activi-
has brought a different, older,
ties
entertained.
ing
it
“They had started model before we came was pretty small pota-
toes.”
scare
to
daytime activities had been pretty well estab-
already
to happen.
Business has almost doubled since the cousins started running the fann four years ago. Snyder said about 12,000 people visited the first two years and about 20,000 last year. As for this season,
Snyder said the more
the merrier but,
as
alwavs. he
is
(Photo by Meghan Kreller) Although co-owner of Kim Glo's Farm, John Snyder, feels comfortable cosying up to one of his props in the Barn of Fear, those who enter after dark should beware.
depending on Mother Nature to be on his side. When you .see a significant ri.se in aUendance it’s usually because of a
about the weather.” For information about entrance fees and hours of operation visit www.kimglo.com/fall06.htm said. “It’s all
significant rise in temperature,” he
Bring the tricks, the Stag Shop will supply the treats By
SUMMER MCPHEE
they are very tight).” said Snyder.
Trick for Treats, perfect for house parties, clubs
and the boudoir
is
the
Stag Shop’s slogan for promoting their
sexy selection of Halloween
She said, however, that they do cover most of a guy’s body. “Of course, the girl costumes arc always much more revealing than the guys," said Snyder.
Usually someone
costumes. Sheri Snyder,
(Photo by Peggy O'Neill)
Paul Taylor,
World War
manager
soldier,
Woodlawn Memorial who was killed in action. of
Park, kneels beside
one
of the
tombstones
a
of
First
manager of
the Stag
Shop on Hespeler Road in Cambridge, said there are a couple of costumes that the Stag Shop carries year-round, including the
History lives at By PEGGY O’NEILL
Woodlawn Memorial Park
atively funny,” he said.
“And
the
elderly get involved because they
Has a name on a tombstone ever you? Maybe a name sounds familiar, but you just can’t remember why? If historical fig-
we
“If
forget, we’re
doomed
to
costume, school girl costume and the French maid costume. ‘Those are the three that are bed-
room costumes,”
repeat,” he said.
Woodlawn had an
nurse
in
Guelph, one of the largest and most
bring their children to cemeteries
everything just
breathtaking
after
Sunday church where they would give their respect and usu-
Taylor will be running other events instead such as releasing doves on Mother’s Day and a blue Christmas event, where people come in after dark just a week before Christmas, light candles and walk around the cemetery singing Christmas carols. They even bring in a women’s choir to sing. Taylor said that next to the spirit walk, the blue Christmas event is popular because the same families usually come back year
buying the costumes,” said Snyder. She said popular costumes are the firefighter, paramedic and NASCAR
after year.
said Snyder.
ures interest you, the perfect learn it
more about them
is
way
on a
to
spir-
walk.
Woodlawn Memorial Park in,
Ontario,
holds a
walk every September. Woodlawn had a partnership with the Guelph Civic Museum for about 120 years. The museum was starting lo try and educate children and youth on cemeteries and their importance to a community. After a few years the two groups came up with spirit
something called the spirit walk. The event, which happens once a year in September, is a guided tour throughout the park by actors who are playing the roles of past historic
community members.
Paul Taylor, manager of the spirit walk, said the walk attracts all generations of people.
because of the costumes and some of them are rel“Children enjoy
it
ally run into other neighbours, so it
was
a day to
meet people and
talk with friends.
Today, however, Taylor thinks whole generation of people who don’t know anything about what cemeteries except for Hollywood teaches them. “We’re trying to teach our chilthat dren cemeteries are a resource of history and that if it wasn't for the people who are buried in Woodlawn. Guelph wouldn’t be the community it is today,” he said. Taylor feels that we should never take for granted the deceased or the history of their past. there’s a
The
staff
at
excellent turnout this year for the spirit
walk, but
for a
little
to
it
will
be the
last
run the walk every five years
instead of every year. actors
one
while. Taylor has decided
more time
to
It
now
gives the
research the
character they are playing and get
Taylor
right.
thinks
Woodlawn can
the
events
but
women who
wear something a little more ri.sque for Halloween will come in and buy them. “A lot of younger girls who have really nice bodies are coming in and want
it
What
to
to
purch 4 .swill be a bar or a private house is
makes
costumes and not generically made so you can buy unique
is
their
that they arc sexy
sized costumes.
“Everything
is
sized
in
small,
or large so you can find
something that will appropriately fit you and flatters your body nicely,” said Snyder.
The fact that the costumes more revealing also makes them
are dif-
ferent.
However, Snyder said, “they’re not to the extent that your boobs are hanging out.” “They came out with some really cute ones this year like the gangster revealing
girl
or the native
The
girl.
store
girl,”
also
said Snyder.
carries
plus-size
have a co.stumc that is called the dark cowgirl which includes chaps and black, shiny material and
costumes which arc tamed down and
we’re sold out of them,” said Snyder.
tomer
at
She added a Mounties' costume popular with men.
likes
their
“We
“Men they’re
She said ly
come
typically
in
is
because
by their girlfind a matching costume,”
dragged
friends to
at
be pretty emotional
most people visiting. “There's a certain amount of emotion, but it’s not a sad emotion, it's more happy,” he said. for
She said around this time of year Stag Shop costume suppliers send what are still considered bedthe
room costumes,
wearing
who
Shop costume
party.
medium
said Snyder.
sometimes remember the real live person when they were still living.” Taylor and the staff at Woodlawn started the spirit walk because they felt that this generation hasn’t been getting the proper education on cemeteries. Sixty or 70 years ago parents used to
intrigued
ing a Stag
in
in
general guys are usual-
here to get their girlfriends into
skimpy outfits. “They will look but
it
wear
more covering. Shari Macintosh. 22, a regular cus-
takes a special
our costumes
guy
to actually
the male’s costumes, (because
Halloween
costumes
because they are sexy. "Halloween is an excuse to show a lot of .skin,” said Macintosh.
She said the only place she would wear one of their costumes would be at a club or in the bedroom. "It’s not something I would wear at
at
the Stag Shop, said she
a family get-together, with the
kids, sharing
Macintosh.
Halloween candy,” said
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The annual The
inflatable
VIA
Rail
is
Onkel Hans, the loveable Oktoberfest mascot,
one
of the
many
is
a crowd
participants that sponsors the parade.
favourite,
Kitchener- Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade has a duo purpose, celebrating the turkey-eating holiday as well as the beer-drinking, sausage-eating festival.
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favourite at Thanksgiving parade K-\N comes together By CHRISTOPHE'^ MILLS
The Concordia
not have been
who
better for the patrons to lake
in
gathered
32nd annual K-W Parade on Monday
the
Oktoberlesl
Schwaben
the
C'ltib,
Alpine Club and the Transylvania CItib all had members and supporters participating in the Club,
The weather could
age-old
for
ihe
event.
made
parade) and
is
band
really cold.”
parade,
the
they
ages,
all
entertained
who
Klk hener resuleiU
from
Oktoberfest
ing
the biggest
to
Kitchener.
German
event
He
Kitchener visiting relatives.
in
responsible for bring-
Florida,
declined to give his name, was
said that Thanksgiving
is
of
from
theme
Superman. One gentleman
Shelley Bosch,
the
rendition
their
Williams’
.lohn
brings people together.”
The Concordia Club,
the
Band.
Heritage
crowd with
it
is
celebrat-
ed on a more national scale
in the
United Stales.
“There was a
of local talent
lot
Kitchener’s parade) and
(in
hometown crowd, which because
Also featured in the parade was Lyndsey Weber, the newlycrowned Miss Oktoberfest 2006.
into an event benefiting the entire
he said.
community.
travel
itself
Featuring adults and children of
began at the club in 1969, and its founding fathers decided to turn it
to
inter-
if it’s
in
Philippine
the
opting
it
was
a
alright
is
brings people together,”
it
with it local recognition and a busy week of public appearances,
What was once
event in one festhall has grown into
Thanksgiving is a special time because its meaning is unique to each individual. “It’s a time when we should be giving thanks for everything that we have here in Canada,” Reyner
as
Miss Oktoberfest is the secondmost requested icon during the fes-
a nine-day event in
said.
tival.
drawing more than 700.000 people. People like Rosemary Reyner of Kitchener have been going to the
Weber received
the
title
dinner on Sept. 29, a
at
a gala
title that
car-
ries
The most requested icon is, of Onkel Hans. The orange-
cour.se,
skinned man in lederhosen is the face of Oktoberfest. and the float featuring the inflatable version of the
German Clubs were represented at the parade such as the Alpine Transylvania, Concordia and Schwaben clubs.
because
Celebrations of the
parade route on foot.
Various area
alright
Herb Epp took
traditional
more
parade
lot
the
was bigger and longer, but after 30odd years, always like coming to
tional
was a
it
hometown crowd, which
of the four,
approach,
(Photo by Meghan Kretter)
lot of local
wished them a happy Thanksgiving from their seats in the back of a pickup truck. Waterloo Mayor
more
bands;
national
Bosch’s argument was valid, as there was only one big interna-
talent (in Kitchener’s
their
a
“There were a
said.
I
“There was a
way past. Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr and his wife waved to the crowd and icons
Oktoberfest was really big,” Bo.sch
the parade, even
morning.
The parade, held on Thanksgiving Day each year, covered five kilometres of King Street, from uptown Waterloo to downtown Kitchener underneath clear, blue skies and sunshine. Crowds as deep as five people in some places clapped and joined in songs as local celebrities and holiday
tradition
moustached German character
always gels the parade kicked off in style.
The parade is the centeipiece of the weeklong festival to celebrate Kitchener’s rich
German
heritage,
The
now
result
the
was a
largest
tradition that
is
North American
celebration of the Bavarian festival. a
weekend-long 15
festhalls,
parade for years. “We come every year,” she said of herself and her husband. “We love bringing our (10-year-old) grandson.” Reyner said her favourite part of the parade is the bands, a sentiment shared by Shelley Bosch, also of personally
like
the
bands,
as evidenced
although the parade used to be bet-
city’s
ter
by the presence of the prominent German clubs.
back
in
the
’70s,
is
much
“Thanksgiving is a very spiritual for me,” the visitor from
thing
Florida said.
“It
God
thanks to
means giving
we
for the life that
have and for the ability to share the gifts that we have with other people. That’.s important to me.” For others like Bosch, the meaning
is
simpler.
means
“It
Kitchener. “I
For some, the meaning deeper.
the end of the
and
fall
the start of the winter,” she said
with a laugh.
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P ene DVD s must-see By JON
MOLSON
is
their engines
human-
has just died. Distressed by the
utes or
news he agrees
fulfill their
The goal of every horror is
film
achieve an emotional con-
to
nection with
its
audience that
strong enough to invoke
most primal
ity's
and vul-
fears
without
nerabilities
When
done successfully horror films don't just create a world to be looked at, but a world that surrounds and immerses the viewer. The original Omen, released in 1976, is considered by many to be one of the better modem day movies of this genre. Its story centres on the birth of the Anti-
who
is
named Damien
(Harvey Stephens) and raised by an unsuspecting American couple in England. Damien’s arrival foretold
is
in
Book of
the
Revelation, which
a series
lists
of signs or omens as a warning to all of humanity. The movie is regarding vague somewhat Damien’s master plan to eliminate the human race, but it does involve a state of political turmoil and a series of wars as a result of this disarray. Despite its popularity, certain aspects of this movie have in recent years seemed a little dated, and fittingly enough, on June 6, 2006 a modem day version of the film
was
The 2006 coming out on
released.
tation
is
interpre-
DVD
on
Oct. 17.
This is
new
version of The
Omen
faithfully accurate to the origi-
nal,
with the exception of a few
minor revisions as well as additional scenes, which allows further
progression
character
for
development and the overall plot. Without revealing too much of the plot, the 2006 version of the
movie begins with
the discovery
of three flaming comets by a Vatican Observatory Priest. This is followed by scenes displaying a series of tragic modem day events, such as the explosion of the
Columbia
space
shuttle.
Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami that devastated coastlines across
the Indian
Ocean and
attacks on Sept.
1
1
.
the terrorist
Frantically
and scholars attempt to decipher the meaning behind these events through references stated in the Bible and their conclusion, which is explained to the Pope, is that the birth of the Antipriests
Christ has occurred.
It is
turbes
has just lost
whom
Damien
tion
(Internet photo)
The 2006 version of The Omen, starring Harvey
as far
is
involving
plot
And
driven,
in
particular
shows
Robert questioning his wife’s nanny and it allows for additional growth as well as insight for both characdesire to hire another
can
regarding the character of
Damien
there
ensuring the lights are off in vacant
home
is
no obvious
areas of their
are at least
two
helping to restore our pristine environment? If we cannot learn to consteps
in
serve
energy,
must think
realistically
Power
in
log creates a delightfully eerie
wind,
effect throughout the entire dura-
Fortunately, while
dia-
tion of the film.
Despite the classical appeal held by the original Omen, the remake is by far a superior
motion picture. It takes an almost religious approach in honouring the storyline of its predecessor and the few modifications that are
made allow
more complete
as well as diverse
for a
be presented. Both movies, however, place a lot of effort into developing their characters and this creates an added level of mystery throughout the film
to
film.
It
also prevents the horror
movie from
ly costs
mind
Inc.
1 1
bines,
I
has
2 wind tur-
am
come with witness replace
poles.
what could potentially antiquated
power generation:
the
coal-fired
wind
tur-
initial integra-
power
may
turbines
grid,
seem
economically-
by providing employment
and generating revenue for properowners whose land occupies a
revolutionary prophecy. Omnipotent and graceful, three 37-
ty
metre blades revolve rhythmically. Despite such a picturesque vis-
Can we really put a price on our environment though? Nature is invaluable and any investment toward restoring what we all too often abuse cannot possibly be unjust no matter the monetary
bine,
a
turbine.
help reverse environmental dam-
for certain character roles. This
PUB
age while replacing Canada’s main supplier of energy: coal. According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association, Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased over 20 per cent since 1992. I find this statistic shocking considering our country is aiming to reduce such emissions by six per cent as part of its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, ratified on Dec. 7, 2002 by the Fiberal government. A fonnidable approach in reducing carbon dioxide and other volatile
tion?’’
we
find
Tf*
gradual
ourselves asphyxiating on our
own
lot
more
other than for their only son, but
*Jljf
Upon
tion to the
age, turbines have the capacity to
love and affection toward each
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tur-
lambs
they seem to display a
IRISH
no
associated
operating
costly, but they are
feasible
in
that there are
cent.
^
I
via
bear
ing costs decrease every year by five per
Melancthon Township the turbines stand near hydro In
over-
relief as
power
bines. In fact, operat-
(Photo by Holly Featherstone)
where Hydro approxi-
erected
mately
with
current-
it
to 12 cents
but
costs
fuel
Melancthon Developers
up
generate
exploring Township, Canadian
Authority
claims that
sacrificial
strong affection for a few characters
allows the
Omen to maintain
up to the very last scene, which makes either version of the film a worthwhile experience for any cinema fan. a high level of suspense right
1
gases would include a replacement of harmful power generating methods with renewable sources, particularly wind. Wind is efficient because it is natural, readily available and is converted from kinetic energy to electrical energy without combus-
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terms of reflecting on our personal
falling into the trap
from the beginning
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environment.
per kilowatt hour to
their
in
Damien’s laek of significant
The chemistry, in both versions, between Mr. and Mrs. Thorn is also captured quite well, making the couple very lik-
AI.3L
change
either fear
damage our environment has sustained.
commanding presence
of just having
ju
who
or simply do not care about the
must be implemented to both meet demands and rehabilitate the
ters.
able. Right
who
blame them?
depiction of the devil’s son and
to capture his subjects.
One scene
when
individuals
concerns, the Ontario
such as Robert’s guilt about his sudden in the political world, rise Katherine’s fears about having another child and even the motivations of Keith Jennings (David Thewlis), a photographer who is so obsessed with his occupation he uses both film and digital
methods
implementation to visual esthetics. I am lead to believe, however, that such complaints stem from anxious
cal generation
liked
emotionally
ask some gruelling questions: do people realize that, on a large scale, such habits have adverse effects on the environment? Do they ever reckon that perhaps an act as sim-
between the two young actors playing the part. Both have a
most about the remake is the way it adds more depth and humanity toward its main protagonists. This is done through scenes that are more I
involves everything^ from cost of
of terrible
description.
What
Such scrutiny
to
then
Damien’s
events to come, but that
go
immune from
alteratives to electri-
of
sets off a chain
will
me
unfortunately not
societal complaints.
is
choice for a better performance
really
I
really necessary.
birthday party,
given the circumstances
as
was
such a repulsive substance to supply most of our power, especially if the government must reduce emissions by all of six per cent. Wind power, though a plausible solution to an economic dilemma,
energy consumption. Unless we learn to avoid unnecessary use of hydro, renewable energy is clearly our future. With regards to cost
Everything is going great for the Thorn family until the unexat his fifth
the incessant use of
ple as turning off the engine
Stephens as Damien, is set to hit shelves on Oct. 1 7.
approach.
nanny which
per-
their car is idling in a parking lot or
stylistic
its
suicide
is
nately laden with has lead
In the ’70s version a series
pected
me
Opinioh quite
that
Such misuse of the resources that our developed society is so fortu-
still
in
errands.
I
prosperity.
successful
Featherstone
leisurely
such unrestrained use of illumina-
Daveyown. Robert eventually receives a prominent political position in England where the three of them settle down and hope to live in quiet of photographs effectively show Damien growing up, but in the remake it is done through a montage of home movie clips, which proves to be even more
Holly
running for five min-
more while they
I
their
is
too often:
where not needed. For example, when happen to pass a rather large house after dark and it seems as though every room is lit inside, often wonder whether
(Seamus
Fitzpatrick),
all
electricity
name
they
witness
Another habit
mother because of complications during labour. Thorn agrees to keep the adoption a secret from his wife Katherine (Julia Stiles) and lets her believe that child,
I
park and vacate their inadvertently leaving
vehicles,
his
the
a folly
motorists
an unusual
to
who
adopt a child
-
of our time
all
request by the hospital priest to
the
losing
ability to be entertaining.
Christ,
a testament
of this is going on Robert Thorn, a senior American played by Lieve diplomat, Schreiber, is informed at a hospital in Rome that his newborn son
While
& Fairway)
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
Turbines would be a superior power generation, which emits 22 toxins during combustion, according to the Central Research Institute of Electric Power. I am appalled that our economy continues to depend heavily on alternative to coal-fired
implications.
Furthermore,
fail to
1
see
how tur-
bines could be regarded as “visual pollution.’’
We
should consider the
function and long-term benefits of
such
amiable
resorting
to
before
structures
conclusions
hasty
regarding visual esthetics.
I
seldom
hear of complaints regarding high-
ways congested with ous automobiles. befitting
tainted
gas-glutton-
more
Isn’t that a
example of “visual
Perhaps not
until
pollu-
^
air.
Ontari™ According the to Ministry of Natural Resources, wind power has the capacity to displace
850,000 tonnes of carbon
dioxide emissions produced annually. Bear in mind that the average
automobile emits 100 tonnes or carbon dioxide annually. for order in Consequently, Canadians to appreciate the implementation of wind power, we must foresee the long-term benefits
it
will
provide to our economy, our environment and ultimately, our health.
News
SPOKE, October
16,
2006
— Page 17
Evanescense •
not fade
will ADAM HANNON
By
leelings ol
The word Evanescence means lo gradually fade or disappear. While the American quartet seemed to it
fading
doesn't look like they'll be
away anytime soon. new release The Open Door,
of a person
they're
hack,
Their
the hand's
is
their 2(X)3
album since
studio
first
major
The album
label debut Fallen.
starts off
strong with the
mourning. The
cide. This
is apparent in the lines, long to be like you/Lie cold in
"1
typical Evanescence style, the track combines Amy Lee's haunting soprano with the blasting rhythm guitars of
the
a testament to the cohesive
duo of Lee and Balsamo Sweet Sacrifice manages to be
writing that
heavier than the band's pre\ ious rock songs, such as Bring Me to
My
and
Life
Tourniquet, while of the heartfelt sincerof the band's 2003 piano ballad.
retaining ity
all
My Immortal. Lee show's excellent vocal control, and sings with much more confidence ister
her higher reg-
in
than she did on Fallen.
mid-tempo number. Call You're Sober, Amy Lee
the
In
Me When openly
express'Cs
tow'ard
her ex-boyfriend
Morgan of
Seether. with such lines
"Don’t cry
feelings
Shaun
me/If you loved me/You w'ould be here with me,” and "Couldn’t take the blame/Sick with shame/Must be exhausting to
as.
to
your own game.” At first. Weight of the World seems to be a fairly straightforward hard rock song. However, it also features notable orchestra parts and a heavy interlude featuring graceful operatic vocals by Lee. lose
The
fourth track. Lithium, deals
ground
you/There's room
like
inside lor two/and I'm not grieving for
Teny Balsamo and John LeCompt. is
lyrics tell the story
who
has lost the one they love, and by the end of the song, .seems on the brink of sui-
hard rock anthem. Sweet Sacrifice. In
It
the .song well,
because Lacrymosa means, "related to sadness.” In the piano-driven ballad. Like You. Lee takes the listener on a jouniey ol deep introspection and
have disappeared,
and
and pain, which
loss
name of
suit's the
you/Tm coming
In the lyrics of
for you.”
Lose
Cotitrol,
Lee
expresses her desire to throw away her stress and concerns. However, her vocal performance on the track doesn't do the lyries Justice. This is not to say that her performance was poor, per se.
It's
just that
her soft
and eerie vocal delivery throughout most of the song doesn’t .seem to fit the idea of losing control very well. The music for the song, however, adds a level of suspense and tension which helps to tell the tale of the song, perhaps even better than the lyrics. At some points, it sounds almost as if the guitar itself is going crazy, and losing control.
On The Only One, an orchestra once again accompanies the band. Lee expresses feelings of hopelessness felt by herself and others, but cries out that they
need to carry on, with the lines, "Don’t look down into the eye.s/of the world beneath you/Don't look down, you’lt fall dow'n/YouTl become their sacrifice.” The song is convincingly sincere and emotional, although it
would benefit from being slightly faster. The slow tempo of the song,
with Lee’s willingness to deal with
as well as the gentle vocal delivery
her pain instead of trying to subdue
of the
her emotions. This
clear in the
to
make some
she sings, “Lithium-
in
an otherwise solid track.
chorus
when
don’t
want
is
lock
to
inside/Lithium-don’t
me
up
to
for-
w'ant
get/How it feels without/Lithium- I want to stay in love with my soitow/ Oh but God I want to let it go.” Cloud Nine starts off with eerie sound effects, combined with synthesized drums and bass, to create a unique sound. Lee’s distorted
making Cloud
this effect,
Nine a good place
to
Queen
is
VHl.com.
Snow White
that
written through the eyes
of a stalker she had. This
is
a defi-
nite
standout track because of the
way
the
band manages
to
might be enough
listeners lose interest
1
!
lacks a catchy
interlude,
it
melody to The slow,
really stick in
combine
unfortunately,
is,
All That I’m Living For starts off strong, with the heavier guitar
song’s chorus. er,
The
verses,
are disappointing. This
music and electronic The end result is one of the far.
of Lee’s lyrics are influ-
enced by her feelings of sadness, pain or .discontentment.
On The
howevis
most-
because the verses lack any real groove or distinctive music parts to accompany Lee's voice. Despite its flaws. All Tliat Tm Living For is one
imposing
Many
and
ly
of the best tracks on the
band’s strong performances so
melody
also slow and boring.
one of Lee's most beautiful and pow'erful vocal performances to date, with truly creepy lyrics and effects.
your head.
beautiful vocal
in the first verse
enough
emotional vocals that make up the
be indeed.
In an interview with
Lee explained
verse,
The th song. Your Star, is perhaps the album’s weakest link. Although it has some interesting guitar and chofal parts in the songs
vocals during the song’s verses also
adds to
first
CD.
to see
such a good track
of the
CD,
artists
put their chaff and
since that
is
It’s
nice
end where most
neai' the
filler
songs.
Good Enough,
is
a unique Evanescence song. This
is
The
last
because the
number.
it is
probably the only song
band has released w hich expressand content-
es feelings of happiness
Open Door, Lee and Balsamo have managed to bring these two influences together seamlessly. The
ment instead of ones of sadness, pain
album’s seventh track, Lacrymosa.
and orchestral strings as the only
actually features
some of the music
from a Mozart piece, the
guitar
Balsamo.
music
The
in addition to
written
by
orchestral parts in
Lacyrmosa are borrowed from the section of Mozart’s
Requiem of the
same name. Lee’s
lyrics describe
and anger. Instead of heavy guitars and drums, the track features piano
accompaniment
to Lee’s voice, giv-
ing the song a very relaxing vibe.
This
is
a solid
album that is a from Fallen,
lyrical step forw'ard
and has many excellent tunes.
CD
like this, After making a Evane.scense will not fade too soon.
(Photo by BJ Richmond)
Parade practice Second-year broadcast student, Jordan Corcoran, adjusts a camera as he directs his classmates their dress rehearsal for their coverage of the KitchenerWaterloo Oktoberfest Parade on Thanksgiving Day.
Andrew Revelle and Randy Sachs during
VISION PROBLEMS
RECOGNIZE THE
Sudden loss of vision, parckvlariy in one eye or double vision
HEADACHES
SIGNS OF STROKE
Sudden, severe and unusual headaches
WEAKNESS Sudden weakness, numbness and/or tingling in the Eice. aim or 1«^
HEART
AND STROKE TROUBLE SPEAKING
FOUNDATION
of speech or trouble understanding speech
Temporars
loss
Seek immediate
DIZZINESS linsieadiness or sudden falK, especially with
any of the
abos-c signs
medical altention if y'ou have any of these svinploms.
— SPOKE, October
Page 18
Salsa
Entertainment
2006
16,
isn’t just
a dance,
a movement
it’s By JENN SPRACH
salsa doesn't exist, said a Waterloo
Using this system you learn to dance by elements or one step at a time, .said Tremblay. Everyone who can walk, can
dance and language
salsa dance, he said.
A
who
person
shouldn't dance
instructor.
a person in a wheel-
I've seen
on crutches dance and a blind person dance." said Jen Kozak, who has been teaching dance for five years and dancing it herself for seven. All a person needs to salsa dance is passion, said Kozak. As long as you have fun on the
^Irair dance, a person
fioor the rest will come.’'
The your
change adding it's a
salsa experience will
she said,
life,
very welcoming, friendly environ-
you need
‘All
and a will to become part of* the salsa movement." The salsa .scene is all about meeting new people, mingling, having fun and great energy, said a parttime dance instructor. All you need is a pa,ssion for music and the will to learn and have fun, said Pat Gillies, 50, who has been teaching dance for two and a half years. However, she added, “You have to be prepared to
ment open to all skill levels. Kozak was first introduced to salsa dancing on a beach in Cuba
practice."
while on vacation.
finds
Her best friend was from Ecuador and loved to dance. He infected
me
with the salsa addic-
Salsa is more than a dance, movement, said another
who
fttstructor
for
A
two and
it’s
a
salsa
has been teaching
a half years.
Conestoga
second-year
College practical nursing student it fun atmosphere.
‘I first
in a friendly, relaxing
came
out with a friend out
of curiosity and to try said Ovi
tion."
slippery shoes
is
He
new
things,”
Moga.
has been dancing ever since,
for approximately a year.
Dan
Cesario, 30. described salsa
an
as
It’s hot, steamy and sexy," said Looey Tremblay, inventor of the
experience.
elemental system of salsa dance.
and
come
‘I
and exhilarating
uplifting
to
for the music, the fun
look
at
the
girls"
man
Waterloo
said.
Deanne Eckert, of Waterloo, she loves
it.
“I love the
said
music and
1
love to dance."
She first came out because her husband had always wanted to try it. “My husband had to twist my arm,” she said. Carlos Silva, 25, of Kitchener, comes out to keep in touch
said he
with his roots. “I've been dancing since
my
was
I
in
mother’s belly.”
people can go
Places
learn
to
salsa dancing for free include the
Quebec
E
Guelph. It has free lessons at 9 p.m. every Wednesday night. There is a $5 cover but water is free. The Flying Dog, at 341 Marsland Dr., in Waterloo, gives a free lesson at 8:30 p.m. every Thursday night. On Friday nights The Club, at 130 King St. S., in Waterloo, offers free lessons at 9 p.m. There is a dress code in effect for these places which includes no hats, no running shoes, no jerseys bar, at 41
St., in
and no ripped jeans. For more information check out salsaontario.com or e-mail Jen Kozak at kozy_j@hotmail.com
the
(Photo by Jenn Sprach)
Jen Kozak and Looey Tremblay demonstrate how salsa at the Flying Dog in Waterloo on Oct. 5.
to
dance the
Saosin lives up to hype on long-awaited debut AARON SCHWAB
By
drummer Alex Rodriguez;
Every now and then, an album debuts after having
its
release date
postponed for what seems like forDuring this long waiting ever.
albums like become so over-hyped, period,
tations far
The
exceed the
self-titled
this
often
that
expec-
final
product.
full-length
debut
album from Corona, CA’s Saosin, is one glaring exception to this cl&pressing pattern.
bassist
Chris Sorenson; and vocalist Cove Reber who joined the band in mid-
2003
-
had made promi,ses
full-length
and
this
CD
was
that a
works,
in the
year they finally delivered
what Shekoski calls the album they’ve been working on their whole lives. The album, which has been called the “Chinese Democracy of emo’’ (after the Guns ’n' Roses album written almost 12 years ago that
tributed for promotional purposes
on the 2005 Vans Warped Tour, and ^vas therefore nicknamed the Warped Tour EP. All the while though, the band - guitarists Justin Shekoski and Beau Burchell;
at their
absolute
band, that’s saying some-
artist.
shoes,
those
but
because of his constant refusal to
new album, however,
play the same note twice in succes-
lack of screamed or shouted vocals
not without his
- something rare to behold within a band that’s often lumped in with
Burchell
synchro-
sion.
And I’m
own demanding
amount of time put
unreal
into
its
completion.
album, Saosin had never had the desire nor the resources to work with a major label producer, and were r^uctant to take one on for their Capitol Records/EMI debut. But the sheer knowledge and passion producer Howard Benson has for music shows immensely on this disc. On Saosin's independent releases, their sound is still incredibly Until
this
full-length
is
lead guitar parts,
harmony
a complete
is
in
the
British
military
Kosovo.
At the ripe age of picked up his
14,
first guitar,
Musically, each of Saosin’s five
members have honed significantly
Sorenson’s
changed
their skills
this
record;
playing
bass
the least of all the
bers, but
has
mem-
even he can be heard playriff along
odd scale-based
ing the
with
for
usual
his
straightforward,
However, simbe Sorenson’s greatest asset; with two very intricate gui-
chord-driven style. plicity
may
are often played in
hardcore
album, placing fills more strategically to work with the guitar harmonies and rhythm. The greatest improvement on the new album is .seen in Rebel ’s vocal melodies. Reber, the youngest member of Saosin (but not by much) at 21, had some incredibly big shoes to fill when Anthony Green left Saosin as original vocal-
California
the
quiet
scene.
managed with
falsetto
to balance lower-ranged
crooning.
Saosin has pulled out
on
their
self-titled
all
the stops
debut
full-
goes to show that bands nowadays can still make it to a major label on a strong do-ityourself work ethic, and do it without compromising their musical values and visions for the sake of record sales. At an average age of only 22, Saosin is just scratching the surface of what promises to be a long and fruitful musical career. length, and
it
just
British rocker is inijeed Blunt
Blunt hails from Tidworth, England where his prior gigs ranged from guarding the Queen to over
becoming a reputable
he not only
outgrew them by at least three sizes. What’s most notable about Reber’s vocal performance on the
fijled
sible to ignore the re.sults of the
this
pretty well for himself.
song called. You're Beautiful, brought him instant fame, is slowly
the release of
co-ordination and tight songwriting
-
serving with
Toronto fans were treated to a from the British singer at the Air Canada Centre on Oct. 3. Singing songs from his hit album. Back to Bedlam. Blunt played hit after hit to an almost sold-out crowd. The singer, whose most popular
EP and
full-length,
voice, but has
finest
For a boy from across the pond, James Blunt seems to be doing
passionate performance
new
On Saosin’s two. previous EPs, Rodriguez’ perfected his ability to sound like he has more arms than he has pieces on his drum kit; drum roll after fill after double-bass beat, he astounds further on the new
showcases Saosin
Heartbroken By KRISTIN GRIFFERTY
perfectly
nized with the rhythm.
the
summer's
and, considering the sheer
thing.
Anthony Green and 2005’s promotional five-song disc that was dis-
melody
vocal
Wai-ped Tour
Survive.
last
Reber, to most ears, has a very high
The band recorded, self-produced and independently released two EPs prior; 2003’s Translating The vocalist
however, the band has managed to refine their sound and technical prowess to an almost uncanny level; every single guitar is placed perfectly in the mix, every drum fill playing off of the bass guitar, every
disc,
Circa
in
with Shekoski’s.
of
original
new
sing
to
which
over three years ago.
with
With
ist
Somewhere between
because I’ve loved them since I first heard their first EP; whether or not you like this album, it’s impos-
has yet to see the light of day),
Name
lead guitars and drummer. at the helm on the
Benson
and an equally detailed drummer, a simple and driving bass line is almost always what’s needed to hold the songs’ rhythm together. Shekoski and Burchell’s guitar playing can be described as just that: intricate. The band has nicknamed Shekoski “diarrhea hands” tarists
not just gushing about this band
(pronounced SAY-ohsin) debut album was released in North America on Sept. 26, but was in the works since the band formed Saosin’s
displaying incredibly well co-ordinated play between the two tight,
Blunt
and has
been playing about his experiences and heartaches ever since. Thankfully for his fans. Blunt was recognized by music mogul Linda Perry and was given the opportunity to record an album. It is that album that brought Blunt to Toronto for the second time, first to Massey Hall in 2005 and now. to
the much larger crowd at the Air Canada Centre. Blunt opened with some new material but quickly got into some
ences, Elton John and the Pixies.
fan favourites, including Tears and
times Blunt was able to get them
Goodbye Long Jimmy. Rain.
My
Lover and So
After starting the North American night.
Blunt was
in
fine form.
He from
He
that
was
some new
well
received
fans.
also
ity
of the performance, there were
off their feet.
Whether
it
was giving
a standing ovation, or getting
into the few upbeat numbers he performed, the crowd appeared to be thoroughly enjoying them-
added a few well-known
cover tunes from his
own
infiu-
The only time
crowd was unimpressed was during the opening act. Favorite Sons, also from the United Kingdom, stated at the slightly
beginning of their
restless
the
or
set that
while
th0
crowd didn’t know who they were, the band didn’t know them and could care
less.
However, fans held in there and were rewarded with an hour and a half of sappy love songs from the shaggy haired Blunt.
As Blunt
finishes the last leg of
back to the album worthy to follow Back to Bedlam. Fans can only hope that there is enough heartache and despair in Blunt’s bu.sy life to keep him writins more sad hits. his first
world
tour, it’s
studio to create an
selves.
confidently tested
material
captive in their seats for the major-
him
tour leg of his world tour in Ottawa the previous
While the audience remained
Sports
SPOKE, October
16,
2006
— Page 19
Business student wins gold Team Canada
defeats
United States
rival
wheelchair basketball Gold
in
BRANDON WALKER
By
T ('
For Katie Harnock. ters is gold.
A
all
that glit-
gold medal, that
e a
m
a n a d a
p e n c tl the lour-
t)
is.
The third-year business student
n a
spent from July 6 to 14 competing
strong,
with
Team Canada
basketball in the in
me
n
l
wheelchair
with a 78-
Gold Cup games,
28 victory
Amsterdam. The 23-year-old
in
against Mexico.
said she wasn't
surpri.sed at Canada's gold medal victory against an old rival,
too
“The
the U.S.
minutes were
"It was weird because we were winning the whole game and near the end I looked at one of my teammates and we both knew they
weren’t coming back. This
we came
is
what
here to do."
Harnock
intense, until
significance of the victory until the
who
beat
71-35;
Canada
"When they played our anthem and our flag was hanging the high-
.very
next
realized until the
World Cup comes around,
w'e’re the best
team
in the
world."
“spirited
said the
the quarter Netherlands in a
affair."
home team
Harnock good rough. By
put up a
“They got really half time we were only leading by about 10, and they were still tryfight.
ing to
make
game of
a
arm cut open when
it.
got
I
my
a girl ran over
me."
Germany overtime
took C.'anada to double
in
the semis,
llarnock's
team squeaked away with a 68-63 victory. "They're tactically very strong, and disciplined, but not dirty. It's just
how
We get
they play.
along really well with them off the court," .she said.
Next up was the gold medal game A backand-forth affair, Canada ended the game with a 58-50 victory. “It was one of those games where we knew against the rival U..S. team.
we had
We
them.
anything to rally back.
game
had muster up
just sort of
this feeling they couldn’t
best
opened
finals against the
when we
then Australia,
they beat 52-37.
medal ceremony.
est, that's
we
were up by 20 points, then it was just a slaughter," said Harnock. Next they played France, who they
said she didn’t feel the
first
five
Cup games
was
It
the
I've seen us play,” said
Harnock.
“When they played our flag was
anthem and our
hanging the highest, that’s until
when we
realized
the next World
comes around, best team A'a/ie
in
Cup
we’re the
the world.”
Harnock, (Photo by Brandon Walker)
third-year business student
Katie Harnock, 23, represented
Team Canada
in
wheelchair bas-
and won a gold medal in Amsterdam. Harnock spent July 14 competing in the Gold Cup games.
ketball
The highest scorer on the U.S. team only had 10 points. “She shot five for 20 from the field and the point guard only hit three out of 13 shots,” she said.
Harnock had only good things say about Canada’s coaches.
to “It
seems like coaches always get the blame when teams do bad, and players get the credit when teams do good, but I've got to give it to the coaches- this time.
Our coaches
picked up on everything the other teams had.
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us.
So when
they tried
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to
things in games, it didn’t work. The coaches gave us all the tools we needed." Team Canada plays a major tournament every two years, either for the Paralympics or for the World Championships. Harnock said most of the players on Team Canada are
from
Calgary and British Columbia. Harnock’s mother, Barbara, witnessed the gold medal game. “It was amazing. There were so many Canadian fans there, a lot of them were friends and family from our team. The whole venue was full. Everyone was very supportive."
She said most of the time even foreign fans want Canada to win. we “Sometimes aren’t the favourites. Sometimes the fans want
to see us lose
because we win
so often.”
Harnock
said she plans
on play-
ing point guard for a U.S. college next
year,
after
graduating from
Conestoga. She also plans on playing for
ing
Team Canada
games
in
in the
qualifj^
Rio de Janeiro, next
August.
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— SPOKE, October
16,
Sports
2006
Red card feud a memory*
just
By JORDEN FELICIANO
Rooney with a
With .so much controversy surrounding Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement in the
red card given to England’s
Wayne Rooney,
Manchester
his
United teammate, during the 2006 World Cup, many soccer experts
and fans wondered if Ronaldo could return to Manchester United and be successful in a country that did not want him back. After Rooney stomped on the groin
Portugal
a
of
Ronaldo rushed protest,
Hawks
fly
Shane Lloyd prepares to catch a ball during a i'5-O loss to the Humber Hawks on Oct. 5.
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER;
line out.
The Condors rugby team
suffered a tough
Te^t knxiety
some anxiety before
Mo.st students exp)erience
by Condors
tests. In fact,
a
little
anxiety increases your
enhance your performance. Anxiety however, can cros.s the line from being a positive energy to becoming a distressing drain. Often such anxiety has a strong worry component. Do any of the.se thoughts sound familiar? alertness and can actually
many England
an action
Worry about performance: I
•
I
should have studied more.
canT remember a thing; this alway.s happens lo me. m not cut out for this. My mind goes blank
Ronaldo
returned
training
to
camp with Manchester
in
August
without incident and has improved
game and convinced United
his
fans that he can be a top player on the squad.
Every stadium United travelled
jeering every time he touched the
shootout to Portugal.
was Ronaldo who
it
converted the final shootout goal to secure victory for Portugal.
England was out of the World Cup and haven’t won one since 1966, the World Cup they hosted, and the media needed a scapegoat. “English fans and media essentially crucified Ronaldo with daily reports, hoping the public buzz would propel Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, to ship Ronaldo out of town,” said Johnny Mazza, former host of Conestoga College radio station’s Football Fix Weekly.
their dislike for him,
ball or
booing and
appeared to be fouled.
“The constant jeering perhaps forced him to change the way he plays,” said Mazza, referring to Ronaldo’s reputation for embellishing fouls.
Mazza
believes that
maybe
.
•
.
.
a blessing in disguise for Ronaldo.
“Instead of just going to the grass whenever he feels contact,
we
him
see
struggle to maintain
balance after evading tackles,” said
Mazza.
Mazza
said if
Ronaldo
left
I have to get an “A”. Fm going to mess up and
player.
year-old star to leave.
mature very rapidly during those
young soccer players in all of Europe to Manchester in the summer of 2003, both Ronaldo and Rooney who were 7 and 8 years old respectively when they joined
Itxik .stupid.
1
Worry about what others are doing: Everyone seems to know •
No one else looks
this stuff but
such a wreck
like
—
me.
— what a
The Manchester boss nurtured
“He’s become more acclimatized game,” said Mazza. “He is 21 years old and players
to the English
years.”
•
What
•
Fll never get the job
•
FI! never
•
I’ll
if
have
the course, the program. ..Fil never
fail; Fll fail
I
I
• ^ •
•
— Fll never get through
course— how can
I
do
that?
ties
By ADAM BLACK people don’t do
this.
I
of the above worries increase anxiety and actually perpetuate more
The men’s soccer team
Mohawk
wony and
gives one the
much as anxiety feels out of control, it is in fact, something overcome. There are many effective strategies we can use which will help us
sense of losing control. However, as
we can
learn to
reduce our negative thought patterns, reduce the physiological anxiety response, and develop
more
effective behaviors to avoid falling into the anxiety cycle.
What can you do? There anxiety. •
tied the
Mountaineers 3-3 on Oct.
many
things that you can
do
to
overcome your
battle with test
an appointment with a counsellor in Student Services to learn
some
effective test
anxiety reduction strategies;
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Inquire about a Test Anxiety group and/or a Relaxation group for help with the physiological
•
symptoms in the Student Services Office; Read Edmund Bourne’s Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
•
Sign up for the Anxiety and Persona! Performance Winter Elective
Mohawk
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minute of play. By half time the Mountaineers led 3- and hopes of a Condor comeback were diminwithin the
first
1 ,
in the
LRC; in
Student Services.
Things didn’t get easier for the Condors, as Jorge Corta got his second yellow card of the match, which meant an automatic red card, forcing the team to play the rest of the game one player short. But the heart of this Condors’ team gave them determination.
They
didn’t
want
to
go
silently into
the night. Within the final
A Message from
the tying goal against
Reading very
late in the
match.”
Student Ser^’ices
by Victor Noble. Coach Geoff Johnstone praised the effort the team is putting forth this year, and the way they play as a team.
The Condors went down
ishing.
are
Here are a few on-campus resources;
Make
Correia,
Men’s soccer team Mohawk Mountaineers
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Jason
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be able to handle college studies.
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the
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ball at his feet but at times
who have different per-
Ronaldo enjoys the seems to embellish fouls against him, and
make anything of mytself!
games
After seven
Mazza’s suggestions seem correct as Ronaldo has been putting in fantastic performances for Manchester United, already scoring two goals. “One of the goals was really of a competitive men’s indoor soccer team in Cambridge.
both talents
Everyone’s finished but me I must be dumb. Worry about negative consequences:
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United. loser!
the
English Premier League (EPL) at this stage in his career it could ultimately effect his development as a
Ronaldo himself was beginning State he wanted to join other clubs in Spain and Italy but his manager refused to allow his 21Ferguson brought two of the best
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this
treatment from opposing fans was
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to
during their pre-season matches with Ronaldo in the lineup was another opportunity for fans to vent
to
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“Both players stated repeatedly neither was angry at each other,” said Mazza, “but I feel the media in England had selfish motives and tried to create a wedge between the two.” that
Rooney was shown a red card and sent off in the World Cup quarter-finals, which England went on Ironically,
by Adam Black)
to the referee in
a hot-tempered player
of raw talent.
supporters and media shunned.
to lose in a
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game
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they received
goals from Justin Barbuto and Zor.nn
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to tie the
Condor goal
game wa.s scored
“Every game we’ve played we’ve started off slow,” said Johnstone. “These guys never give up though, they play with such heart. It’s really an amazin J bunch of guys to coach.” Assistant coach Duane Shadd thinks the team needs to start their
games
off
instead of always
more quickly coming from
behind.
“We have some
tough competi-
coming up,” said Shadd. “It’s hard enough to try and play catch up. We need to give a whole 90tion
minute
effort.”
The Condors have no more home games this season, but they do have games coming up against Redeemer and Fan.sliawe college.s.