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37th Year
No. 19
CSI survey could bring a universal bus pass BRANDON WALKER
By
dents are."
The StiidcnLs
who
use public trans-
porlalion might be in lor a "drop ol'f’ in
cost starting next year.
Conestoga Students
Region of Waterloo, JoAnn Woodhall. said the survey will ask students
(CSI)
Inc.
transportation planner for the
will bo surveying 1,500 students at
how
they
where
travel,
they travel and their opinions about a universal bus pass.
the college to determine students' interest regarding a
as low as
$80 per
year,
compared
to
“It’s
important
all
ter.
take the bus, so
for students who use public transportation, every student'at the college would pay the
students
selected take part
survey even
Although the pass would be
if
He
random
said a
selection of
(Photo by Stephanie Imne)
Bujold, a second-year business student,
the Waterloo Boxing Club for upcoming fights story
and additional photo, see Page
CARA LICHTY
cific
energy to create the many events that will be taking place at the college. The events are being held to raise
for
both the
money and awareness service
social
different
important
training at
in Italy.
part
For
CSI did not
set a spe-
money goal but they will try to much as they can and are
House,
the
Waterloo Region and the K-W Multicultural Centre. Conestoga will be servicing four United Way Guelphregions: Waterloo, and Perth-Huron Wellington, Cambridge-North Dumfries. The United Way committee is receiving support from many businesses and associations including Chartwells, Conestoga residence, Grenville Printing and CSI.
Roxy
Stanciu,
dent, said it
a
CSI
is
CSI happy
vice-presito
do what
can to help the campaign achieve “This
is
port,” she said.
can
we
sup-
“The United
Way
a great cause
utilize us;
we
are a resource
hoping to make a difference."
we can
they
get an
interested stu-
day-to-day basis for so
many peo-
Way
always keeping the United Way in mind, for example, the door profits from the toga party are being put towards the cam-
at all
“We’re
paign,"
she said.
packages to staff and faculty of the Conestoga campuses.
Events taking place
at the
college
is
anonymous
20 questions. win a the movies.
Participants have a chance to
pair
of
tickets
"We've got
like to sec a
“although
to
minimum
we might offer summer as well,"
he said. “I look at it that for students to take a cab ride downtown it could cost as much as $40, so two or three uses and the pass has paid for itself.”
Students have two weeks to complete the survey. “I'd
at the college.
15 sets of tickets.
It
they do
it
right
when
recommend
they get the e-
mail,” Jackson said.
The pass would be available for Doon and Waterloo
students at the
campuses.
and running
Tuesday,
24
Oct.
-
Lasagna
Thursday, Oct. 26
-
United
Way
Day. All Chartwell cafeterias will be asking people for a $1 pledge to support the United Way campaign. Tuesday, Oct. 3
taking place well as the
1
-
Tea
for
$2
at
2
p.m. This fundraising event will be
include:
would
discounts for the
Woodhall said according to boarding surveys, about 700 students use the bus per day or roughly 1 1 per cent of the 6,269 students
will consist of
gel
talk to
The pass would probably only from September until
Lunch
ple.”
some good comments we'd
April,
The student survey
stu-
we
but
operate
are.”
and
interested
dents arc," Jackson said.
Matt Jackson,
off
ness about the different agencies.
in the
SCSB
Blue
Room
as
lunch room from
2 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2 event
at
-
Wrap Combo
Dooners.
on each event be promoted throughout the
Further details will
campus.
such an
“It’s
inspiring cause.”
The United Way committee has of association alumni Conestoga, woodworking centre, the campus bookstore and many individuals
who have
personally
contributed to the campaign.
During the
first
week of
cam-
the
paign there will be a United Way display along with displays about the various agencies
receive
that
from the United Way. These will run between 1:30 a.m. and 1 :30 p.m. and will be located at funding
1
Door 3 or Door 4. Sheila Hollidge, chair of the cam-
either
paign, said she
is
pleased that the
different agencies will be their
making
way onto campus.
“Having the United
combined diverse
good response.
how
if
concentrating on increasing aware-
the
Food Bank of
even
Canvassers working for the committee will be distributing United
raise as
Some of the agencies receiving proceeds from the campaign are the Child Witness Centre of Waterloo Anselma
“It's
students selected take survey,
Way campaign
received prizes from areas such as
Literacy Group, the
all
the
don't take the bus, so
agencies in the community.
Region,
in
accurate idea of
Stanciu said
Conestoga College's 2006 United Way campaign kicks off today and runs until Nov. 3. The United Way committee and volunteers have put in the time and
is
18.
United By
asking them to take the survey.
up the competition
Hitting Mandy
account on Oct. 25,
their school
45 or 50 per cent of
arc
of 900 participate in order to get an accurate idea of how interested stu-
president of CSI
students will receive an e-mail to
55 per
lake the sur-
vey arc interested CSI will di.sctiss having a school-wide referendum.
"1
we can
“If students could opt out, the bus
said.
who
having a referendum.
they don’t
interested students
take the bus.
less than
it
the board about the possibility of
the
in
get an accurate idea of
how
additional fee starting as early as next year, even those who don't
pass would probably cost the same amount that it docs now,” Jackson
Jackson said
cent of students
dents
the current rate of $ 1 85 per semes-
beneficial
vey."
“If only
cheaper yearly
bus pass. The president of CSI Matt Jackson .said the pass could be
should only lake students about live minutes to complete the sur-
with
agencies
Way
display
at
the
campus
helps bring a face to an agency name,” she said. “It also gives the college
community a chance
(Photo by Cara Lichty)
from
displays
to see
the impact these groups have
on a
are ready and excited about the launch of the annual United Way campaign. Volunteers include, from left to right, Ryan Connell, residence life co-ordinator, Matt Jackson, president of CSI, Sheila Hollidge, chair of the United Way campaign, Joanne Van Kampen,
Members
United
dent of
of the United
Way
Way committee
canvasser, Walter Boettger, president of
OPSEU
Local 238.
OPSEU
Local 237, and Lisa Nequest, presi-
Page 2
News
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Now
How
deep thoughts
Conestoga College
...with
On-campus
convenient new Student the right
Random
store
questions answered by random students
lishments.
student
cover the world with
With the new Student Life Centre expected to open around midNovember, the students' curiosity of what will be inside is beginning
began
in
third-year business
management
of
would
facilities
To answer
that question they con-
ducted a survey in
November 2004
would ban old people from driving and make marijuana legal.” Jivajee,
third-year architecture-
and facilities
college.
said they all
the buildings
edible.”
Sasa
Rajic,
first-year cothputer
programmer/analyst
still
believed
having
than
Sunoco.” Zoe Raaphorst, is
Jon
Wise,
to
first-year
down
the lengthy lines at other
in
which items they would like to see sold at a possible convenience store. Students had six choices: cigarettes, snacks and beverages, newspapers and magazines, lottery tickets, bus tickets and phone cards.
said they did not believe any of
$10 million over 13 years to the centre, that is one of the things they had asked for. We’d (CSI) like to move forward with it and get it open as soon as possible.”
these products needed to be sold at
For the time being the area slated
not be sold. “Within the agreement that was put together as the umbrel-
for a store in the original blueprints for the student centre.
“When
for the store will operate as a self-
serve centre. “The space
we
is
there,
need an agreement. Up to point we’ve been unsuccessful
just
to agree to
move forward with
allow us to
what we promised the students,”
“And
said Jackson.
we
until
reach
an agreement with the college to run a feasible operation,
it’s
going
Upon
the college.
tery tickets,
demand for lotCSI and the college
have agreed
that certain items will
Despite the high
agreement, CSI agreed, and to be it was their initiative, that no
la
fair
cigarettes, lottery tickets or alcohol
could be sold,” said Dinning. Dinning said he realizes not ing these items
is
for a convenience store, since a lot
of the profit
is
generated by the sale
of cigarettes and lottery
However, he said
reaching a
retail
agreement
a photography service.
The college
sell-
a huge challenge
it
tickets.
would seem
unethical for these items to be sold at the college.
we
“If
(the college)
shouldn’t be
dents
think stu-
smoking on
college.
quickly approved the photography
campus, we shouldn’t be
service, however, they sent the pro-
cigarettes.”
posal for the store back to CSI,
Other items students suggested be sold were health food and phar-
around
the
long cafeteria lines
in
when
pur-
manufacturing
According to a survey, 77
unapproved, with a few questions they needed some clarity on regarding the items
CSI plans
to sell.
Dinning said the college
per cent of Conestoga
trying to limit the items
students considered a
sell in the store.
is
not
CSI can
Rather, they are
putting into context the items that
convenience store to be an important service. in
will
be both necessary and suc-
cessful.
“We
a store,
which puts
agreement for
are in
The general idea was a would prevent students from
place the
in
pi'oeess that says they
public.”
come
for-
selling
maceuticaf goods, such as Tylenol and condoms. The convenience store would be operated by CSI and run by students from the school. “Every job
we would
offer would be fulby students and all the profit made off it would be directly that
filled
returned
to
students through
the
CSI,” said Jackson.
third-year architecture-
current congestion in the cafeterias
ward with a proposal and ultimately negotiate with me on behalf of the college as to what would be reasonable retail to have
andfac ilities
and ultimately save students’ valu-
there.”
tions.
able time.
Jackson said the college has approved about 75 per cent of the items CSI wants to sell in the convenience store. “The college
a convenCentre opening and ience store on the way, students said all Conestoga College needs
believes
now
Deirdre Row,
project
management
“Throw a giant party
survey taken
“(Students) wouldn’t have to wait
chasing a drink or small item.”
“Ban jogging pants
to
stu-
Matt Jackson, president of CSI, was an open area slated
said there
proposals, a convenience store and
store
store
dents voted on committing close to
education student.
to sit empty.”
a
Thus,
which items
Out of the 100 people surveyed, 74 of them wanted the new store to sell snacks and beverages, 34 students wanted to buy lottery tickets, 2 1 wanted the store to sell newspapers and magazines, 18 wanted to buy phone cards, 17 wanted bus tickets and only 1 0 wanted the new store to sell cigarettes. Ten students
would also
on-campus
facilities
third-year automated
it
with the college, CSI submitted two
cut
enough.”
places
har(d to get to
between school and work. So would be easier to buy things like phone cards on break.”
biotechnology technician student, said an
not
walk
to
recent
the
In
on getting the college
rather
at the college.
the question arises of
September, students were asked
this
at the school),
being offered
supply.
agement studies student, Kayla Simard, said students would benefit from an on-campus store. “It would be more convenient for me purchase items
sure
on-campus convenience store would not sell items that would an
on-campus convenience
Life Centre.
year business administration man-
(to
con-
new Student
in the centre.
Eighty-two students it was needed. With the nearest convenience store at the Sunoco gas station on Homer Watson Boulevard, firstthe
is
make
the students believe they need an
second-year early childhood
100 students were specifically asked whether a convenience store was needed at
Dinning said the college tractually obligated to
a year regarding the approval of
possible services were important to
store. In this survey,
management
about
Blaire Caldwell,
According to this survey, 77 per cent of Conestoga students considered a convenience store to be an important service, and 90 per cent said they would use the service. Another survey was taken at the college on Sept. 28 to see if students still wanted a convenience
“I
in negotiations for
asking students which of several
have
“The world
the building.
fill
of any of our
putting a convenience store in the
“It’s
planning for the centre 2004, CSI was left with the
all-important question of what types
“Make
Conestoga
at
in violation
interfere with the services currently
have been
to run wild.
Amy Kunz,
project
affairs
we’re not
contracts.”
it
College.
By BJ RICHMOND
When
Husein
is that
CSI and college management
trampolines.”
-
The only caveat
approved by the college,” said Michael Dinning, vice-president of
cafeteria lineups
what would you do?
“I’d
“CSI has
Life Centre.
to operate retail estab-
is
would shorten If you conquered the world,
...
for
the entire world.”
store leav-
ing school property, decrease the
“It’s
hard
to
get
places
to
between school and work. So it would be easier to buy things like phone cards on break,” said Blaire Caldwell, a second-year early childhood education student.
Although the majority of the student body wanted a store, 8 of the students surveyed said it would be 1
JaneHe Falconer, second-year
graphic design
redundant.
Jessica
year nursing the
college
-
BScN
already
stores to get items
we
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
Huth, a
first-
student, said
has
at. “I
enough
think that
already have several cafeterias
and the bookstore.” With the favourable response, CSI decided to put a store in the
at this point that they should have the right to approve everything that’s sold in the convenience store. CSI is saying on
behalf of the students that believe that’s
we
don’t
Dinning said the reason the college has to approve the merchan-
do not step on store,
is to
make
sure they
the feet of the book-
Chartwell’s or the vending
machine service contracts
with
that already
the
charge of the store’s daily opera-
So with
is
college.
have
“We
have an obligation to make sure
the
another
new Student
Life
Tim Hortons.
CORRECTION In an article in the Oct. 16 edi-
tion
fair.”
dise being sold
Both Jackson and Dinning said would be set by CSI, since they are in the prices in the store
of Spoke,
identified J.D.
it
ning for Kitchener
he
is
incorrectly
McGuire
MR
as runIn fact,
running for councillor of
Kitchener’s
Chicopee-Grand
Ward 2. Spoke apologizes
River error.
for
the
2
News
SPOKE, October
23,
2006
— Page 3
College has
new
bloggers
MEGHAN KRELLER
By
"We
When ati
Kalolyn Milhury received
ence," she
e-mail advertising the opportu-
heeome one of Conestrvga's
nity to
new
student
life
wasn't why,
the question
why
hloggers. she said
was
it
Since
first-year puhlie rela-
tliis
was already commit-
tions student
ted to personal blogs, she thought
would be
a fun and easy
way
it
thought
it
would be cool
dift'crcnl,"
to
Milbury
do
said.
"I've never really volunteered for like this."
Vincent Tran also saw blogging as an opportunity to get involved
Tran
with the college.
year
fourth
the
in
in
is
his
integrated
advanced manufacturing technologies program. not only helps
"It
new
students
me, may want to make the most of
relate, but other students, like
who
they deeiiled to go
start,
with their three most outstanding
Brown.
applicants, said Hollaml
have a very sophisticated writing style," she said, "fhey are
all
interesting
witty,
aiul
engag-
ing,"
All
wanted
three
become
to
involved and were familiar with
something anything
gers to
to get
involved, "I
saitl.
Originally looking for four blog-
"They
not?
blogging a
(.leeided to give
as relatevl to the student experi-
li)
blogging and
that really
shows
in
Holland Brown. "We found their samples all very interesting and we hope students will as well," she said. “Other students reading them will hopefully be able to relate on a semi-persontheir entries, said
al
tray a realistic student view,
by a
Being a college student usually
the students but they also repre-
this is
seem
happen
sent said.
to
them down,” he said. Whatever the reason, Milbury, Tran and Walker were those chosen write
to be Conestoga’s bloggers, a new initiative started this fall by student life.
slang for web log or an online journal. Milbury, Tran
Blogging
is
and Walker will submit entries at least once every two weeks, outlining experiences in their college life. These entries will then be
posted on the student life website for current students to read. Results from a focus group held last fall by the college emphasized
when
need for technology connections
the
creating
between students, said Leanne Holland Brown, student life co-
Some ideas discussed included instant messaging, pod casting and blogging.
ordinator.
before being posted on
“The blogs not only represent
an opportunity to
things just
that
all
The bursary dents
signed a contract of
indicating the understanding our overall intention.”
The
be
will
site
fairly
simple
looking to start off with, said Holland Brown. Nothing too complicated has been added, as it is just getting started. As for now, blogs be interactive, meaning no one can respond directly to the bloggers, only read what has been will not
Doon campus
isn’t the
only place
where fundraising will be done for the United Way. From Oct. 23-Nov. 23, students living in residence will be competing against each other to raise
money
10 separate communities the students are split into. Each penny put
one point for the corresponding team and each loonie is worth 100 points. into the jar will represent
Right
now
said Holland
“This year
equates
is
that is length. It
designed
with
is
second
a financial need. There
independent
.scoring
is
financial aid office
1
The student is required to answer a series of questions and fill out a budget on the application form to show
to
Paul Matresky,
given out to stu-
program weeks or more in
somewhat
high debt load.”
are registered in a post-
secondary
slanted
students with loans or a
an
system on the
Paul Matresky of the financial aid office, explained the bursary with their is to help students debt. “It is slanted somewhat to students with loans or a high debt load,” said Matresky.
it’s all
“It is part
of a debt reduction sys-
tem by the province, to make sure .students don’t go further into the red.” Students wishing to apply for the bursary have until Oct. 27 to get their applications into the financial aid office. Students who apply will be informed by December if they have been accepted for the bursary. Those who are accepted should receive it around Jan. 3. Application forms can be picked Up in the financial aid office. For more information contact the office at 519-748-5220, ext. 3378 or 3202 or go to their website at http://www.cone.stogac.on.ca/jsp/ financialassit/index.jsp.
about response,
Brown. is
pivotal to get feed-
CcHuucLiltiJ Sen)ices Presetth
is
a great
Friday, Oct. 27th *
way
11:00am- 1:00pm
itive,”
he
said. “It’s the best
way
4
"^R&T2E04, '
for the students to get involved. “The students love to get compet-
f
to
money without being pushy
raise
towards the students.” Near the end of November a in the
the
Connell said residence has tried game in the past with a lot
of success. “This is not just a
it’s
other jars.
co-
y/§~
staff,
Preyemve ’miek reeciiaitmjfi
faculty
“The student supdefinitely needed as well;
thing,” he said.
port
putting nickels or dimes into the
p/.
points.
the jar
community
can sabotage their competitors by
community who have earned
most
loses points
life
tallied,
gac.on.ca/studentlife
money
Ryan Connell, residence
when
back from the bloggers as well as from the student body,” she said. “We will add things and tweak the program as time passes but for now it remains fairly simple.” Blogs can be found by clicking the link at http;//www.conesto-
for the team, so each
silver
become
pizza party will go to the students
for the campaign.
Jars will be placed at the front desk in residence representing the
However,
to
life.
posted.
ordinator, said this
CARA LICHTY
who
to help semester costs.
Residence helps out with United Way campaign By
“It is
tight budgeting.
Conestoga College,” she “Our bloggers understand
and have
introduction by student
to a dollar value.
means cash is pretty tight. The Conestoga College Student Assistance Fund bursary can help relieve some of the stress due to
write and entertain.
member
initiative
form, which
staff
the site.
and
ADAM BLACK
how-
Third-year print and broadcast journalism student Brandon Walker said he is simply doing it to
me
By
She
said they want the blogs to porever, they will be read
“Odd
Brandon Walker and Vincent Tran have been chosen
to right,
Giving poor students a break
basis.”
the authenticity of bloggin'g.
left
Conestoga’s bloggers, a new online
Holland Brown said student life is very focused on maintaining
their final years at school," he said.
to
(Photo by Meghan Kreller)
Katelyn Milbury,
is
The 530 ing
'4
going to be fun.” in
students currently residwill begin the
residence
competition toward the end of the
month.
Prdctccc
T^cutfiiffihi/ TT.
Page 4
Commentary
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Colleges
need more financial
support John Tibbits' recent proposal for a new Conestoga campus in is the perfect time for the various levels of government to step up. Step up and pay up, that is. Tradespeople are few and far between and, as the federal and provincial governments continue to underfund colleges and focus their buck on universities, they are only getting closer to extinction. If the governments would show more financial support for colleges, there would be more attractive opportunities for high school students to study these trades and, in return, fill these high-demand jobs. The funding of the proposed Cambridge campus is a key way to meet this demand in Waterloo Region. The new campus, proposed to be located across Highway 401 from the existing Doon campus, would focus on main study areas including welding and automation. It would accommodate another 1 ,900 students and 1 ,000 apprentices per year, on top of those already studying at the four existing campuses. Tibbits predicts the Cambridge campus will cost $47 million to build and is calling on the governments to help. The college is looking to the provincial government to contribute $25 million and will also be looking for aid from other levels of government. As Conestoga continues to be rated the top community college in Ontario, it shouldn’t be a difficult decision for the governments to make. The formula is simple and, in the end, it’s not only the college that
Cambridge
will benefit;
more money equals more opportunities equals more more revenue for the region.
students equals
It’s not as though funding schools is a foreign idea for the smaller governing bodies in Waterloo Region. A recent article in The Record highlighted the latest donations made by the local governments, including the City of Kitchener’s donation of $30 million to the University of Waterloo for a school of pharmacy being built at King and Victoria streets; they also offered Wilfrid Laurier University its graduate school of social work onto Duke Regional council put $15 million toward a medical school that will amalgamate the University of Waterloo and McMaster University of Hamilton and Cambridge council gave $8 million to the University of Waterloo for the relocation of its architectural
$6.5 million to put Street.
school.
our turn. This plea is not only for Conestoga’s new campus, but for colleges across Canada. In order to thin the dividing line between colleges and universities, It’s
When
comes to funding for colleges and
it
The Pyongyang government
the
is
and possibly a large enemy.
because they are evil communists trying to take over the world and
Adam
annihilate capitalism.
Hannon
are building them because “Dear Leader” believes having nuclear arms will bring his country more power and respect from the world. North Korea is a poor country by western standards, and its civilian populace has suffered famine
conditions as recently as the
have taken little action reprimand their smaller neigh-
bour.
The United
States
it
and other
UN
how The
some
countries, such
At worst, it could anger both communist countries. Although it doesn’t seem like this would result in any serious armed conflict, it would be foolish to completely
they deal with this situation.
North Korea has the world’s
making
fourth largest standing army.
incorrect and over-gener-
several countries, including the
alized accusations against other
United States and Japan, have called for sanctions to be imposed by the United Nations Security Council on North Korea, because the tests represented a supposed
countries and groups.
threat to international peace.
easiest.
A week later,
the
UN
member
some people just look
for a well-known, or at least highly visible,
scapegoat to blame a given
problem on,
likely
because
that’s
The American government
they don’t start using the “c word,”
states
might be easier to relate Jong’s seeming quest for power to his country’s government, and the imperialistic stigma some even though
people
still
it
attach to
If they start to give
rule out the possibility, since
While China might not attack the U.S.,
and media outlets must be careful
security
council passed a resolution ban-
ning
In essence,
more
as the U.S., have with China.
U.S. in particular has a history of
China, a longtime ally and major
communism.
North Korea
directly
Kim Yong Nam,
president of North Korea’s legisla-
Japanese news agency any hostile interference by the U.S. will result in “physical measture, told a
that
ures.”
Despite what the Americans
seem
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SPOKE, October
23,
2006
— Page 5
Flu shots
around!
all
Despite a delay
receiving
in
the vaccine, immunization clinics
operate
Waterloo Region starting Nov. 15
will
By JON
in
MOLSON
precaution
and
anyone must first
before
receives the shot they
Public
health
clinics
the
in
Region ot Waterloo will open a couple of weeks later than they did in 2005 because of an international delay
production
the
in
and
approval process tor the influenza vaccine.
Despite the delay, the manager of the region's immunization and vaccine preventable disea.se program said there would be no shortage in
vaccine shots and services offered at clinics throughout the region.
"We have delayed schedule delay
receiving
in
the
said Lesley Rintche.
the
a
of
21
total
public
health
clinics
opened
the
region
in
vaccine,’’
Region
there
not concerned
is
no shortage of
may be
a delay, but
is
don’t tend to see influenza activity region until late December or even later into the following year,” ple
are
who then
in
She hopes a lot people take advantage of the of
regional
clinics
lot
“There are deaths related
said.
influenza and
want
we
is
•
immunity in a person’s body, which allows for the development
offer clinics throughout the region
of antibodies that help fight off cer-
ple.”
takes
about one to two weeks for protec-
and defence can potentially
U P.
against last
up
to
one
national business dent, plans
stu-
on getting the influenza
He
has' received the shot
on
ana l.Wiffvoc
at
Learning
be given two shots, four weeks
have gotten it on different years, depending on outbreaks,” Klassen said. “I kind of follow the news and this year being at the school with so many people I think I probably
apart, in order to increase their pro-
should.”
the
age
of six
months can be vaccinated, but
chil-
dren under the age of nine,
who
have never been exposed
to
the
influenza vaccine before, need to
tection
and build up immunity
Clinics
in
the
“I
Klassen thinks
it is
a
good idea
to
get vaccinated and hopes the col-
against the virus.
region give out
information brochures as a safety
lege offers dents.
Works!!!!
CONESTOGA
vaccine this year. "
It
c
first-year inter-
management
least eight separate occasions.
year.
Anyone over
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as a service to stu-
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in
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Nick Klassen, a
virus or bacterial infections.
To request a tutor visit the Learning Commons 1B36 (back of the Sanctuary)
“We
she said.
healthy,”
it
to;
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the
making
you
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“There are many people who get immunized, they want to stay healthy, they want their families stay
for
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die.”
of a serious influenza outbreak.
to
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confident that despite
to see a loved
Rintche
to
attempts to grow one of the strains,
it
Writing Services
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certainly don’t
the delay the region will be suc-
After receiving the vaccine
Skills
because that puts people’s health in a compromising state,” Rintche
cessful in minimizing the chances
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Peer Services
commons
to
this
to
the learning
of flu
year complications arose during
increases
sawdust as he
for flu season.”
and vaccine.”
the virus in eggs for approxi-
The influenza vaccine
getting covered in
they’re
transmission
mately six months. However,
tion
woodworking student, Ben Oorebeek, doesn’t mind on a lathe.
going to be well protected in time
Waterloo
resident
to vaccine manufacturers,
tain
First-year
fine-tunes his skills
getting
vaccine
their
have a
region free of charge.
(Photo by BJ Fliahmond)
A messy fob
she said. “If peo-
November
all
have access
The World Health Organization normally recommends the three most common strains of influenza grow
know
for
shots
is
this year’s delay.
manager ofthe immunization
ply enough vac-
in the
Rintche said she
and vaccine preventable disease when they open. “We don’t like program
clinics will sup-
every
ic.
Lesley Rintche,
The
vaccine.
in the
in
to our clinics
1
cine
will
the
nization area for about 15 to 20 minutes and then a record of the vaccination is provided by the clin-
previous years and residents
risk
no shortage, so that puts my mind at ease. Also, our local epidemiology has shown that we
“We
from Nov. 5 to the middle of January.
receiving
no
is
occuiring
Following the vaccination all individuals must wait in a post-immu-
“We are still offering the same amount of clinics as
vaccine.”
be
after
there
Waterloo Region will have access to our clinics and
sure there
negative reaction
a
“I
in
will
ot
series of screening ques-
make
vaccines. There
are still offering the same amount of clinics as previous years and all residents
There
tions to
about
our clinic
accommodate
to
answer a
p.m.
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News
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Page 6
Bars and cars don’t mix MOUNTFORD
By LEANNE
Ontario
the
to
Ministry
Students must be
of
Transportation website.
As
bars
up
filled
this
Oktoberfest, police officers were
busy keeping the impaired off the roads.
118 roadside 12-hour licence suspensions and laid 33 charges in connection with criminalissued 30
and driving offences. Bryan Larkin of the
Waterloo regional police conducted 16 RIDE programs
drinking
throughout the 10-day festival, checking 16.222 vehicles for
Waterloo regional police, said
Mike Bisson,
a first-year police
foundations student College's
at
Conestoga
Doon campus, worked
security
a
official
at
Queensmount Arena on weekend of Oktoberfest.
the
as
the first
drunk
and were
getting
kicked out.
"They were mostly young people."
he said.
RIDE.
(Reduce Driving Everywhere) 1977. led
It
is
a provincial
Impaired started
in
campaign
by the police which involve
police spot checks,
where vehicles
are stopped and drivers are checked for impairment, according
in a
press release.
RIDE
campaign dedicated more than
1
(X)
By
AMY MEADOWS that
identity
again, because the fraudsters are
the television and they see
smart, discrete and, according to
it
Norm
Detective
Waterloo regional
DeBoer police’s
of fraud
who you
branch, they don't care
Lany
Waterloo would Regional Police Service, like to thank our community and
"These people have no conBelieve me, I arrest them,” said DeBoer, who has worked on the fraud squad for five years. "Whatever your weakness
festival partners for their collective
is,
said
in
press
the
of
the
I
efforts to
promote and
ness
reduce impaired driving
to
raise
aware-
throughout Waterloo Region,” he said.
Police
remind
RIDE programs
motorists
that
continue throughout the month of October and urge everyone to plan ahead, and drive safe and sober. will
they will use
it
against you.”
DeBoer, a 17-year veteran of the force, spoke at the Kitchener Public Library on Queen Street, Kitchener, Oct. about an 12. increase region.
do.
is to
it
it
on easy
it
how
gives people ideas and
makes more work for us.” So who is at risk from one of
the
of fraud cases
in
The two main types
this
are
account takeover (using a person’s credit card)
and application fraud
(gaining enough personal informa-
With the
theft easy.
that
form of
makes ID
Internet present
almost every household now and
in
demanding lives many of us lead, the convenience of online
the busy,
banking is becoming popular. “Phishing is a major problem with the Internet,'-' he said. "It is when spoof e-mails are sent luring
most serious threats to the public Everyone. Yes, it includes students to whom debit and credit
the recipient onto fraudulent sites
cards are indispensable.
to disclose personal financial infor-
today?
science.
behalf
and see
"People read about
are.
Grasill.
soaring.” he said.
is
could never happen to you? Think
and security of the roadways. Chief release.
"Identity theft
theft
that isn't the only
modern technology
name.)
Ever think
But
tion to apply for credit in a person's
police officers to ensure the safety
"On
Bisson said people were getting really
Insp.
This year, the Oktoberfest
drinking drivers,
to avoid identify theft
Police conducted
tests,
vigilant
In
June
Solutions,
Card
2005,
company
a
System
that
deals
mation. The sites are like reputable
made
well-known
to look in.stitu-
with the major credit cards. Visa,
tions.”
MasterCard and American Express
His advice? Ensure you have an in place, update your browsers and be suspicious.
stated
40 million
credit card
num-
bers had been stolen during a 12-
month
period.
anti-virus
“Reputable companies you an e-mail asking
won't
"Every 60 seconds a thief steals someone's identity and goes on a shopping spree,” he said. “The
.send
average victim will lose $1,600.”
it.”
He said those living with roommates should be diligent with their
testing biometrics in the Waterloo
personal financial information.
area in the future, with the intro-
“Change passwords regularly and store your paperwork somewhere
duction of a “smart card.”
safe,”
he
bility to
said.
your responsi-
“It is
take precautions.”
sonal financial details,” he said. “If
you don't know
the .sender, delete
He mentioned VISA would
be
Smart cards are the ID of the future and are able to recognize
unique identities thanks
But, according to DeBoer, stu-
for per-
ogy ranging from
to technol-
retina scans to
dents don’t only have to be wary of
voice recognition, and from finger-
giving financial details to room-
printing to the
mates.
facial recognition.
“People have posed as landlords he explained. “The person to steal your financial details is never the person to use them, these people don’t work alone and they are never who they say they are.”
During the talk DeBoer joked about a fraud conference he
to obtain credit card details,”
Debit card fraud alone totalled
$150 million
last year.
Part of the problem
of fake
ATM
fronts
is
the influx
designed to
copy the card number and acquire your Personal Identification Number (PIN,) making the cloning '
of cards possible.
“Make
sure
differences in
last year.
“I
was
at the
had
my
credit
conference, and I card stolen,” he
said.
He
said
with
Christmas
and
the
lead the
up
to
recent
Oktoberfest celebrations ID peak.
theft
is at its
He added any incidents should be reported to the police immediately and that all ID theft issues should be treated seriously.
“Crooks are stealing honest peo-
you go
you would usually said. “That way you
attended
most successful ID.
to the
use,”
ATM
DeBoer
any the appearance of it.” will notice
ple's information,” said DeBoer.
“They ruin
in a
a person has
day a credit rating
spent years build-
ing.”
(Photo by Amy Meadows) cover up your PIN number at ATM machines, because every 60 seconds someone’s identity is stolen.
Make sure
to
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— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Vegans have
to settle
salad
for By ALLISON STEINMAN
The word vegan is derived from word vegetarian as it is made up of the first three and last two letters of the word. To be vegan means to abstain from eating or
the
using any animal products such as meat, dairy products, leather and
anything cooked in animal fats. This is a diet that a second-year nursing student at Conestoga
College knows a
mechanical Second-year business administration - accounting student, Gone Lehman, and first-year their time playing enjoy Etccvitch, Scott student, automation and robotics engineering technology on Oct. 13. video games at the first-ever local area network (LAN) party in the blue room cafeteria
Students plug THOMPSON
By ANNELISE
On first
ever
party
13 Conestoga held
Oct.
in
LAN
(local area
network)
room
cafeteria
the blue
Two, Counter-Strike:
Battle Field
its
Welsh agreed, adding
the
that
showed up around 4
since people
p.m. to get started.
Of
some people, mainly
course,
Welsh, have been at the party since the early hours of the morning getting everything set up. “I got here about seven morning," he said.
many
Although played
including Star Craft,
the
were
the
night,
War
Craft and
MCCORMICK
defined
is
as
mental or
circumstances.
no event is comsome bumps along
without
the road.
synchronize everything
difficult to
Henry added that a special thank you needed to be said to Welsh for terrific job and setting whole party up. “The next party takes place on Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. again,” Welsh
the
a few technical issues,
going down,” said
like the Internet
we
Henry, “so
didn’t start until 4
its
who
are
feeling
overwhelmed and under pressure to alleviate some of their worries and gives tips on how to manage stress.
In
its
come
out,” he said.
third year, Chillax offers
them know
let
that
this
kind of
taking place and see
we
properly with the different levels
event
of the college’s administration.
can get even more people to turn
LAN
“This
was
party
more challenging
to set
a combination of
tion
is
a
little
up here
is
if
up.”
at
management
what the
and how we handle
"Stress
situa-
a student
way
as a
help
is
can be very stress-
to
inform students that if they need it.
available
“It’s to
it.
a part of life,” she said.
is
reach out to students,” she
said, “to let students
Magazine
Magazine
"It
said the exercises will
each
managing
stress
Magazine
taste
of
way
through some
said the exercises
were
chosen as they are activities the coun.sellors can demonstrate’ and the students can take part in. “They’re good for your health, tion,” she said.
Joan Magazine, Student Services
little
of relaxation,” she said.
pus counsellors. This year’s exercises are: meditative breathing, cle relaxation.
activity.
gives them a
managing
mus-
and the treatment of animals. become vegan for health
“I didn’t
aspect
that
my mind
crossed
who
of
stress
and concentra-
Magazine outlined
McLarty
is
never think of eating,” she said.
“You
just discover a
way of
by the
attend Chillax will walk
knowledge of school counsellors and have learned that forms of deep hope students learn there are ways to relax and take care of your“I
she said.
to attend.
women seem
be handling them well.
McLarty isn’t as
said
some of
her family
supportive of her choice as
being vegan,” she
“I believe in
ness.”
sometimes diffivegan if a person doesn’t know where to go. Some of her favourite options are New York Fries, which cook their potatoes in vegetable oil, and a veggie burger from Kelseys. Both Padgett and McLarty admit vegan food is slightly more expensive than regular food but said spending the extra money is worth
She added
it’s
cult to eat out as a
it.
said Padgett.
these foods
“The more popular become the cheaper
McLarty
finds
that
imitation
meat is rather expensive. “The meats are costly,” she said. “But so is regular meat. If you buy a steak it’s going to cost you money.”
of doing research.
nitely gain a
new
As
far as advice for other vegans
beliefs, taking the
and
not
police”
acting
when
it
the
cOmes
“vegan
to other peo-
food choices as three of the to remember.
McLarty
stressed the importance
“Don’t think
perspective.”
choice seriously like
it’s all
about salad,”
she said. “There are a million different things to eat.”
health benefits.
McLarty
said
she
“I actually take the
important to
make
a
feels
lot
to.
time to cook a
good meal now,” she
said.
“It’s
sure you’re get-
ting a healthy, balanced diet.”
Padgett feels the vegan lifestyle is
not only healthier for the indi-
whole
vidual person, but for the
McLarty and Padgett
are
confident they’re receiving nutrients
1
challenges, but both
eating,” she said, “but they defi-
tive
for
all
most important things
come
way
junk food
eats
day,” she said.
ple's’
food production cycle.
relaxation are useful.
a lot better off than
“People tease me a lot about it and I may not change their ways of
away with
a
is
someone who
cakes.
wayside,’-’
who Student Services wants to ensure know about them. Magazine hopes students who
vegetables
goes, Padgett listed standing up for
know
she said, are
said
Padgett said she enjoys cooking vegan food and inviting non-vegan friends over to try it as well as being able to educate people on her lifestyle. Some of her favourite dishes include vegan lasagna and vegan desserts such as cheese
teach them a form of relaxation and
a
whole new
eating.”
healthier than she used fall
you’d
rewarding experience with several
for the students
she said.
vegans aren’t the only people who need to woiTy about their diets. “I think a vegan who eats properly with daily portions of tofu and Padgett
they’ll be.”
counsellors to meet the students, to
three specific
Chillax:
the
is
won ies
help but don't
it.”
“I’m happy to spend the money,”
said her favourite thing
“I love the food, it’s stuff
products.
for
because of
strictly
it
about the vegan lifestyle
Chillax is .set for Oct. 27 on the second floor of the E-wing from a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is wel-
reasons
started out as a vege-
Both McLarty and Padgett agree that being vegan has been a
said one of her
as a counsellor
self,”
Padgett,
never
it
at the time,” said
know coun-
selling services exist.”
ful.”
relaxation exercises with on-cam-
visualization and progressive
said she chose the diet because of her interest in the proyears,
food.
“We’re going to try for next time to get around to more classes and
ty to try out
annual service Student Services,
“There’s a vegan alternative for everything,” she said. Kathy Padgett, a Kitchener resident and practising vegan for eight
poor animal treatment.” to
you can put
it.
said. “If they don’t that's their busi-
event.
been
eat
vanilla soy milk.
tarian. “I did
far
you can
nutritional yeast in
she’d like them to be.
with details about the upcoming
“Word of mouth has by the best way to get people
“If
on popcorn •
other things.
Some of McLarty’s new favourite foods include tofu sausages and
receive a visit in class by
levels.
allows students
Welsh
among
tastes a lot like but-
it
delicious
is
to
“There have been a few problems or glitches, but it’s as expected with running an event like this,” said Welsh. “But on the whole, it’s been pretty seamless.” Another problem that plagued the LAN party was being able to ensure that everything was set up
where to turn. “Those who
by
also
said
and
of them. “You have to feed animals,” she said. “You don’t have to feed corn.”
figured out again.”
so students can have the opportuni-
offered
may
students
McLarty ter
There is no denying that the vegan lifestyle comes with some
reasons,
Business
needs, such as calcium-enriched orange juice and nutritional yeast, a good source of vitamin B12.
she chose the diet. She listed environmental efficiency and concern for animal rights as a couple
the school.
who may need
free
million reasons
a
why
try
take place in separate classrooms
a
there are
said
information can be obtained from flyers posted around
all
about.
Stephanie McLarty, who has been vegan for only about a month,
duction of food, the farming indus-
More
halfway point, projects, assignments. tests and mid-terms are on the rise and so are students' stress Chillax,
is
it
said.
“We had
“Being
semester reaching
the
my
doing such a
the event ran rela-
counsellor, said stress
physical distress caused by difficult W'iih
been
also
tively smoothly,
plete
is
Stress
at
high
out with Student Services
Chill By TIFFANY
in
gam'es
throughout
And though
Two has
p.m. after Trevor got everything
attendance has been pretty steady
was
playing Counter-Strike: Source, at any time all night,” said Henry, really popular.”
up.”
it
at a college.
The party was a huge success according to both organizer Trevor Welsh and fellow planner David Henry, both second-year computer programmer/analyst students.
showed
the college than
school,” said Welsh, adding
“but Battle Field
extras that just
party
Source was the student favourite. “There has been about 30 people
after classes.
“There were about 42 people here from the sign-up sheet we posted,” said Henry, “plus a few
LAN
in at
lot
don’t
their
both
all
the
bodies need even
with the absence of meat and dairy
McLarty found several alternaways of getting what her body
(Photo by Allison Stemman)
Second-year practical nursing student, Stephanie McLarty, relaxes at Tim Hortons after a day of classes with a hot tea, which is one of the few vegan-friendly products the
establishment
offers.
News
A
simple
With the holiday season fast approaching, Operation Christmas Child By VANESSA BUTLER The holiday season is approaching, which can bring about many emotions. The holidays are a time to relax or be stressed out, a time spend with family or avoid family functions, a time to give or to receive, a time to volunteer, give back and spend time in the community, but most of all a time to love. As the holiday sea.son draws near, so does a certain buzz in to
the
But what truly defines a holiday?
air.
ried experience that enables
But
everyone
A
to
relaxing,
unwor-
be carefree? Sure.
project. “People just want to give, and be involved.” The donations given to the project cover warehouse costs as well as shipping the boxes to the various countries. Bowler
emphasizes the goal of the project is helping children. “What we do makes a difference in the lives of a child who needs it,” said Bowler. “It’s about building relationships, kids helping kids.”
Lisa
Stanescu,
program development co-ordinator
Samaritan’s Pur.se, which
Christmas Child, roll
up
said,
is
for
the organization that runs Operation
“We welcome anyone who
their sleeves, get in there,
and work
for a
is
willing to
few hours.”
that’s not likely.
Unfortunately many, especially
23,
2006
— Page 9
keeps on giving
that
gift
SPOKE, October
is in full
toys and hygiene products,” said Bowler.
"The
swing
gifts let children
be children, and they can’t really be children without joy.”
The initiatives don’t just stop way beyond. “We have NLTs,
at the
shoe boxes, they go
(national leadership teams)
hand out 95 per cent of the shoe boxes.” said Bowler. “They ensure the boxes get to the right place, to those who need them most.” Some of the items the project doesn’t delivthat
er arc anything that might melt or freeze, leak or break, or .scare or harm a child. Bowler would like to see the boxes reach the entire world, and said the operation is one of international status. “Our hearts go out to these
anything that might
people,” said Bowler.
for
Stanescu has person-
chil-
num-
dren, the holiday sea-
ally delivered a
son
ber of shoe box gifts to
not full of joy.
is
On Christmas mornmany
ing.
children
Central
in
America. “I’ve learned
children
awake to a lush tree and many gifts, but many also do not. A great number of chil-
how
dren around the world
always looking for peo-
and
ple to get involved. For
ter-
starters,
live
in
poverty
with disease and rorism.
The
by volunteering
community, and bring a smile
in the
try
at
to
those faces.
One organization that is involved in giving back to the community is Operation Christmas Child, which was conceived in 1990 after the Bosnian war destroyed thousands of lives. The idea to pack shoe boxes with toys, hygiene products and school supplies was designed to give the children a ray of hope in a time of need. conCurrently the operation reaches 25 countries and six and is still expanding. Last year alone Canadians 1
tinents
Stanescu said the program’s volunteers require a high level of commitment, such as volunteers doing promotions and
and applicants must be passionate about the mission and vision of the operation. Stanescu said beyond that the organization tries to match each volun-
media
relations year round,
teer’s skills
and goals with a position
people to think is key and this initiative allows beyond themselves. At Christmastime, sometimes real mesthe true meaning can become blurry; the ness
said people out there who love the program, Benjamin Bowler, media relations co-ordinator for the
thrives
sage
is that it’s
The slogan
is
erous
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER:
that will allow
on
is
that
difficult
times,
it
some warning Talk of
•
gifts are simple, the basics like
Operation Christmas Child
is
just
one project of Samaritan’s
Purse, an international relief and evangelism organization.
make
a difference you can visit a where the boxes are put together before they get shipped off, or you can call 1-800-3031269 to get the name of a contact person in your area. Or you can visit the operation’s website at www.samari-
To
get involved and
local processing centre,
tanspurse.ca.
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dren are just as excited about school supplies as they are toys.”
signs to consider:
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free,
school supplies.
suicide, death, or plans for suicide; •
to
is
but the supplies to have them there are not,” said Bowler. "The chil-
Operation Christmas Child
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box
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them
be effective, as well as personally fulfilling. “Everyone on our team at Operation Christmas Child interacts with volunteers,” said Stanescu. “These people literally make every aspect of this program possible, without them, this program wouldn’t exist.” Bowler said he truly believes that global aware-
children donated 723,091 boxes. The shoe boxes reach those Bolivia, Venezuela, living in countries such as Argentina, Haiti, Senegal, Chili and Guinea. organization Operation Christmas Child is a non-profit funded solely upon donations. There are very gen-
When we
it
for the.se children
Around Christmastime many peo-
food banks or homeless shelters to
that
pack a
is
$7 donation. “Education
ished and uneducated, ple like to give back
operation
and send
children are malnournot to mention homeless.
for
is
it
she said.
same
These
important
a child to have hope.”
appetite; disturbed sleep, loss of sexual interest, loss of emotional outbursts, Behaviours - alcohol/drug abuse, fighting, lawbreaking, in order, giving affairs putting dropping out of school, prior suicidal behaviour,
mood, and your
ferent aspects of
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sexuality.
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personality,
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— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Page 12
Psychic entertainer says student
be a “crazy cat lady”
will
BRANDON WALKER
By
“How much gle?”
didn’t bring incense or a crys-
He
Dan
psychic
Instead,
ball.
tal
Valkos brought a black briefcase a plastic bottle of Diet Coke to
and
Students lined up near the stage
noon
Valkos three free
to ask
found myself at the end of the curious about my future. ask him?' What should
I
line,
I
I
thought. I
only get three questions
'I
make
better
sure they’re
good
quickly scribbled three quesmy binder and before
tions into
knew
it.
I
sitting in front of
was
I
Valkos, hoping I'd get a good reading.
"Hello lad,” he said while shaking 1
my
hand.
explained
I
was writing
a story
on his visit to the college and he reached inside his briefcase and handed me his business card. “You can get more information from my
about a year.
in
The reading began with my
first
question.
"Should
go
I
graduate?”
to university after
I
asked.
I
work
I
and
meet somewon’t neces-
It
“Thanks,”
to
to
although she likes cats, she doesn’t believe there is any truth to the
it.”
“Thanks again,” his hand
reading.
before
said,
1
Described on his business card
walking
and
shaking away.
And just
like that
it
was
over. I’m
not really sure what to think. His website (www.danvalkospsychic. com) says 1 should trust my instincts, but it all happened so fast.
Students
seemed
whether
over
torn
also
college
the
at
to
believe their readings. First-year recreation and leisure
Goodman
said she
set that is inherent in all
of us.
no community. No harunity. No freedom.
No
an illusion. Society
actually a system of control, a system of alienation, a system of bureaucratic poppycock. is
Borders are arbitrary.
Laws
are suggestions.
Segregation
Yet
we
truths. Life
an end,
is fear.
to .see these
fail
has
become
we want
wants verse!
to
a
naked
means
to
where we’re we can. Everyone
to get
going as quick as
be the centre of the uni-
therefore,
thinking they’re
everyone else. Me. Me. Me. Now. Now. Now. A.S.A.P. When you .stop and think about it
better than
though, the end we’re striving and
dying for is, well ... death. There are no trips anymore. No travels. No rides. No roses. There arc only destinations.
We’ve become serpents hiding among.st the apples humping numbers, hoping, praying it yields more green offspring. We’ve become
who
for each other.
“He
said to
He
the next couple of years.
also
all
of
vice-president
Roxy
Stanciu said
Valcos comes just to entertain. “We try to bring a variety of acts to the school. He’s pretty expensive but
This
“He
the best.”
the seventh year students
is
told
me
said.
come
this
Stanciu
last year,”
“He always
going to be has
same thing
the
year that he did
me
tells
in the public eye,
I’m which
Students
you may actually become an
at
inhaling generations and exhaling
The Plague.
be told that you must look a certain way, which determines who your friends
Sherritt
Opinion
your
think, so
I
exist for certain in
my
mind. Maybe that’s why there is no heaven on Earth, for Arcadia exists solely in our minds.
Maybe fore,
there’s
no
and there-
1
am
I
am
the centre of the uni-
better than you.
But we all share the same, simple and shameful flaw of being contributors to the social machine. The only difference being, perhaps, is that I’m going to enjoy my ride, my life,
my
breath,
my
journey.
You may say I’m nik,
a hippie, a beat-
Bohemian, a flower
So open your eyes, life.
child, a
get your kicks
Alienate society, the
organization, not the people. For
Despair.
once you do, freedom
Revelations.
that
on everybody’s
the lips.
frivolous
becomes sincere
into thinkin fact,
If this all,
ally
then
offends you in any
maybe
it’s
way
at
time you actu-
stopped to look
at
yourself.
and deflection are great defence mechanisms and thank you; you’ve just proved there is a problem.
Denial
Some
of you either thought to
yourself or said to a friend while
reading this that you don’t identify with what I’m talking about, just
Tm
rambling on about some idiotand redundant pipe dream.
Others thought or said I’m being
is
no longer
.sentiment.
It
a genuine and undeniably
way of life. You have
to lib-
myself in the absurdity of being. For the former, someday you’ll have to face the grim, gallows-pole reality that what I speak of is true. And the latter, 1 am, in fact, part of what is wrong. But I’m conscious of it and take it as far as I can in terms of breaking free. Stopping the complete transition is the fact that 1 cannot make other people see the way I see. I can try, as groups of people in every generation do, usually writers and musicians. So if this has been nothing but an amusing rant and/or a topic of discu.ssion in any manner amongst yourselves, then I’m happy. As it means that this has been published and read, .something society does not prefer or usually allow.
Love and
light,
from
me
to you.
a
trying time for anyone, especially
when you’ve been used
to living
under your parents’ wing. For students starting post-secondary school they usually have the choice of living in the school residence or another kind of housing.
When I moved out of my
less product.
hypocritical, as I’m not including
verse.
Maybe
Duped
life will be.
you are unique when,
you’re just a factory-line, emotion-
ic
right
no wrong.
Maybe
ing
to
which then determines how
are,
brainwashed through conformity. Revolution falls upon deaf ears, our eardrums disengaged and tuned into CNN. Crime. Sex. Terror. War. Even peace on Earth is no longer an ideal but a commercial enterprise and maybe that’s as close as it could ever get to being a reality. Rene Descartes proved the one and only thing that is without doubt, I think, therefore, I am. In other words, I cannot doubt that I
and dig
as
has pros and cons
indi-
Moving out on your own can be
Or you can continue
Hopelessness.
Not much can be done
Living in residence it
vidual.
Jason
weight of their workioad
lifts
has been imprisoned for fear that
maverick, a libertine, a rebel, a
gather
freedom though, as
feel
a 200-pound dummy at the police foundations fitness training session on Oct. 10 at the rec centre.
Rob Kozak
true.”
erate your
dreamer. But I’m not the only one.
is
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) brought Valcos to the college. CSI
new pseudonym
anti-Life
.same .song
for
have been entertained by Valcos.
conventions consuming red wine,
vultures
business
years.
Valkos told Goodman she and her boyfriend weren’t “necessarily”
.seem wicked
Jim Morrison knew society for what it was. As an outsider, both by force and choice, Morrison cultivated his subconscious societal antagonism, the suppressed mind-
is
more than 35
and LASA
Women
Togetherness
fortune-telling
the
we want
you’re strange.
is
gives
and past life regressions, Valcos has been in classes
readings,
was telling the truth. “1 don’t want to, but I do (believe).” thinks he
you’re unwanted; streets are uneven when you’re down.
There
who
as a psychic entertainer
when
mony.
Dyck
ation
said. “You’re an alright guy, don’t quote me on that though, cause 1
People are strange when you’re a stranger; faces look ugly when
When
lawn,” Christina
Dyck, also a first-year recreand leisure student, said
he
lad,”
Manifest deception, society’s you’re alone.
my
years.”
“Oh, and by the way
said Fd have three kids, and
career,” he said.
22 years
neighbour’s kids
I’d yell at the
“Then, he said he was joking and that I’d be married in five
wait and see what will happen over
as a reporter?”
“Yes, for part of your profession-
to
said.
and started
said,
1
and would go
said I’d be a crazy cat lady
to get off
get up.
good
"Yes,” he quickly replied.
“Will
“He
be marriage though.”
student Brittany
website,” he said.
al
one
said she’d never been
that hasn’t gotten laid in
OK? You’ll
story,
that I’d get
one again.
he cracked a smile.
until
won’t admit
ones.’ I
your
sarily
questions.
and
seconds
and
girls
to a psychic before
shocked, for a few
there,
sat
be
will
Goodman
and
loser
a
likes you.”
“Just kidding. Don’t put that in
the Sanctuary, Oct. lO.
at
them
be sin-
1
married, but not soon.”
you’re
“Forever,
nobody 1
longer will
asked.
1
only kitchen appli-
that the
in my room were a microwave, small toaster oven and
ances available a toaster, so
making various types
of food was difficult and the majority
my
of
food
consisted
of
microwavable dinners. There were times when I did appreciate having the resident advisers,
known
better
being around on
needed
to get
nights
as
RAs,
when
my homework
1
done
or a good night’s sleep while other
people were up
late
Opinion
parents’
house last year to start school, I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to live in the residence. I always pictured residence being like the scene from the 1993 teen movie Son in Law, where someone like Crawl is the resident adviser and not very many rules are applied to anyone, but I was sadly mistaken about that part. Some downfalls I found to living in the Conestoga residence was the fact
Peggy O’Neill
drinking and
making
a
tor that
could discourage someone
commotion. Another
fac-
from moving into residence is the fact that you are put into a room with someone who you don’t know, and maybe will not get along with. Luckily for myself I had an amazing roommate, mostly because we had been friends for many years before that and we
specifically requested to be put in
same room, but not everyone is roommate
the
so fortunate. Having a
who
is
from you
totally opposite
can be pretty tricky, frustrating and it may even put a damper on your entire year.
By
second semester
the
already
I
made up my mind
had
that
I
would not be returning to the residence, but instead I would get a townhouse near the school with a few close friends. Since moving into my townhouse, I have more freedom because there’s no longer
RAs
around giving out fines or
try-
ing to establish quiet time hours.
I
also appreciate the simple things like
having a large kitchen to cook
a living room,
in,
room
and,
of
my own
personal
course,
regular
Internet because just about every-
one who lived Internet
the
in residence knows was problematic at
times.
now instead of being RAs it’s the landlord or neighbours who go to bed early Of
course,
hassled by
and don’t appreciate wakeups. 1
know
I
made a
late
lot
night
of great
memories and friendships while living in the residence, and I wouldn’t take back living there for a
year,
but
I
also
know
wouldn’t be able to do
it
that
again.
I
News
Bikers By TARA RICKER Dover
were awoken on Friday, Oct. 1 3 by the roaring of motorcycle engines. This was not the
first
small Lake Erie town
year the
was invaded
but
motorcyclists,
by
rather
the
decided they
they
force
irresistible
the
should do
was
tradition
Simons owns
town every Friday Dave Tank, resident and owner of Dave's World yloth-
called Biker's Delight.
is
an opportunity for motorcy-
enthusiasts
come together way of life by
to
and celebrate their
showing
off
proud
some
pig roast, said Tank.
Port
to be part of
this as
as
such an awe-
tradition."
motorcycle enthusiasts flock into
Aaron Musman, resident of Dover. "They like to bounce hit
Dover
go people have
1
"Bikers like this sort of event,"
around and
well-
a
Port
of migrating birds,
drinking beer and indulging in a
said
in
“Like the irresistible force
bands,
live
shop
heard of Friday the 13th in Port Dover," said Simons. "I'm truly
Harley
their
Davidsons, enjoying
bike
"Exerywherc
the 13th," said
ing store in Port Do\'or.
it
so the
minihike.
Today,
known
It
many
town every
Friday the 13th.”
events like
Dave
Tank,
they can."
Musman
has lived in Port Dover
for 19 years
and attends the event
every time
rolls into
it
Port Dover residetit and owner
of Dave
’v
town.
.store
a
said.
About 150,000 people attend event every
Friday the
some
from as
travel
the
and North
13th
far as
Carolina and Texas, said Musman. Even with the chill of winter in
and giant snowflakes falling from the sky, the event still attracted close to 70,000 people this year, the air
Musman. The Friday
said
the
started in 1981.
13th
Port
native
said.
regarding Friday the 13th.
Mike Yurko of Yurko Custom Choppers, in Toronto, was at the event with his DeWalt Lightning chopper, winner of Judge’s Choice Best in Show at Daytona and the amazing machines. She-Devil Titan Motorcycles and Ride for Sight were also part of the event. Port Dover will be hosting its
Even though the evenf attracts motorcyclists from all over, many Port Dover residents have mixed feelings about the event.
“A lot of people love it and a lot of people hate it," said Musman. "It depends on the person.”
Musman left
town
said a
for the
few of his friends day because they
and motorcycle enthusiast, Chris Simons, and approximately 25 friends, through word of mouth,
can’t stand the amount of people the event draws but Musman
Commercial
the town, especially economically. “There will always be positives
got
together
at
the
"The Zoo’, now known as Angelos of Dover. It was in
Hotel
“You
Simons even has a suitcase full of newspaper and magazine clippings
tradition
Dover
(Photo
believes the event
and negatives
to
is
important to
everything,”
by Tara
he
just
have to deal with
it.”
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“A lot of people think the event is only for motorcyclists but that’s not the
case,”
event
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for
said
“The
Musman.
anyone with a
bit
of a
wild side.”
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yard.
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Ricker)
Dave Tank, owner of Dave’s World clothing store and resident of Port Dover, along with employee Aaron Musman, hang a sign outside the store as bikers rolled into town. Every Friday the 13th the town of Port Dover becomes a biker haven for motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Simons' passion for motorcycles w'as instilled on him when his father, George Simons, gave him a
of
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And
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— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
,200 students rock Muchtoberfest hosting the party for Conestoga for
By KRISTIN GRIFFERTY
as long as he can
Beer and sausage were
all
rage at the annual college night
at
Oktoberfest.
On
Oct.
Arena
in
Queensmount
the
Kitchener hosted approx1,200
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students
"We always
the
remember. Conestoga
target
because they give a great turnout,” said Davis. “They’re usually wellbehaved and we always have a lot of fun.”
Davis said
for
of more than
his staff
Muchtoberfest.
120, including security, agreed that
The beverage of choice was beer, and Bavarian hats and souvenirs were the accessories to have. Hundreds of students danced and
college night
is
always the busiest
night during the Oktoberfest festival.
Darcy Sandford has been working at Oktoberfest for the past six
drank while a giant video screen played popular music provided by
MuchMusic. Former Conestoga student and MuchMusic VJ Tim Deegan, along
“It’s
the television station
the best party of
my
life.”
Johnny McMiiian,
with Mr. Oktoberfest himself. Dr.
Conestoga grad
Bishop, helped kick off the successful event.
The Lions Club of Kitchener, CSl, organized the Conestoga students, as well as other students from various
years and said college kids really
post-secondary institutions.
bartender
along party
with
for
know how
to party.
Lori Dewar,
past
1
who
has worked as a
Oktoberfest for the
at
3 years, agreed.
always lots of fun,” said Dewar. “Even the staff usually has “It.’s
“We always
target
Conestoga because they give a great turnout.” Charlie Davis,
past president of Lions Ciiih
Tickets were sold for $10 in advance, and for $12 at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales went to the school. Other revenue
(Photo by Kristin
Mr. Oktoberfest (right), also
known as
Bishop, helped kick
Dr.
off
Muchtoberfest on Oct. 12
Grifferty)
at
from souvenirs, beer and food sales went to the Lions Club, which puts it into the community.
a great time.” It was obvious to anyone in attendance that the students were thorthemselves enjoying oughly whether they were drinking, dancing or lounging at a table. grads Roger Conestoga Kneehorn and Johnny McMillan have been coming since 2002. and still make an effort to attend even though they have graduated.
McMillan
said
it
best
said, “It’s the best party
of
when he
my
life.”
Charlie Davis, past president of the Lions Club, said they have been
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Bavarian hats. “It’s always tender at the event.
lots of
Grifferty)
up with sausages, beer and fun,” said Lori Dewar, a barit
Feature
SPOKE, October
^
Oktobcrfest:
23,
2006
— Page 15
BoggiestiilE
-T-s(?r
o'i'
ipants
Almost .^00 particshowed up for the
second annual Dogtoberfest dcsirite had weather in Kitchener on Oet. 14.
The Oktoberfest-sty le held
Bingemans,
at
Humane
Society
is
event,
K-W
a
fundraiser
designed to promote and increase dog/owner relationships rather than focusing Just on money said Elizabeth Bonkink, community relations and
Bamboo, a one-year-old Old English bulldog, smiles as she looks on at all the great
fundraising manager of the Society.
K-W
Humane
pet-friendly activities.
society in
hopes people to society
to adopting a
K-W
as a pet
“It’s
first
new
Dogtoberfest of the
thirrk
when
it
comes
pet.
so rewarding to see
of the dogs that once were
some at
the
humane society returning with their new families and doing so well,” said Bonkink. “To show up
“We
didn’t
we
place but
in
Donna McEnanuy
pretty fierce,”
said while petting her dog, Java, a
Out of 20 dogs, this year’s pagwon by Daisy, a tiny newcomer, with a fabulous leap through a hoop with the assistance of her owner, Nicole
eant was
Ouilette.
“We
heard of the pageant and learned
Just
Ouilette.
“We
the
trick,"
really Just
games and
said
came
for
of the area are.”
Daisy was not available for comment.
based on Kitchener’s Oktoberfest with activities specifically designed for event
in
did
the
The
Dash, an eight-year-old Yorkshire terrier poses costume as he prepares for the doggie pageant at Dogtoberfest at Bingemans his dinosaur
Kitchener, Oct. 14.
their pets.
such cold and wet weather just proves how dedicated pet owners in
is
to spoil
Daisy a
bit.”
In
the
end,
the
event
wasn’t
the pleasure of the tail-wagging
about competition, it was about wagging tails, wet doggy kisses
patrons.
and good times for dog lovers of
“We
have activity centres for the dogs that are all loosely based
accompanied him to games and fun despite
owners are of
seven-year-old chocolate lab. “It’s a great event but we’ll do better next year.”
humane
friend that
The pageant. Judged by Melissa CTV news anchor. Karen Rcdmcn; Liberal MP of Kitchener, and Jennifer Campbell, KICXS FM morning DJ, showed Just how proud dog Durrcll,
mainly to raise the profde of the
Bonkink
panda
cookie hunt, treats on a string and a doggy pageant to top it off"
pageant but the competition was
helps
Dogtoberfest for food,
^
alright for our first Dogtoberfest
friendly community."
his
an obstacle course, the
"This year’s event is way bigger with vendors from as far as Toronto," said Bonkink. “It’s
humane
Cody, a golden retriever from Guelph, introduces
have bobbing for hotdogs,
on carnival or Oktoberfest-like activities,” said Bonkink. “We
all
ages.
more information on upcoming humane society events go to www.kwhumane.com. For
Story and photos by Eric Murphy
the poor weather.
Above: Kaitlyn Gessome and Tammy Grigat, first-year graphic design students at Conestoga, stand with Arizona, a 12-year-old yellow lab, and Kodiak, a nine-year-old chocolate lab, while looking for photos for a design project. Below: Janet Strack shakes
Nicole Ouilette presents her
dog Daisy, the
first
place winner of the doggie pS’geant after a
spectacular leap through a hoop, at Dogtoberfest.
off
pre-pageant
jitters
with Dash.
News
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Page 16
The boys a
on the big screen
hit
Coming a long way from
TV season,
their first
movie
a must-see
is
By NICK CASSELLI
crank up his love
time
The
boy.s are back,
and
with his long-
life
Lucy
ex-girlfriend
(Lucy
DeCoutere) after discovering her newly enhanced anatomy has land-
time
this
this
on the big screen. 1 must warn faithful viewers of the popular Canadian documentary television .series Trailer Park It's
ed her a job
But,
at
gentleman’s
the
club.
While
midst of an eventful
in the
Boys, to strap on your adult diapers before watching this one, as Ricky,
night at the club, Ricky butts heads
Bubbles and all the rest of those Sunnyvale rejects may cause extreme bladder hostility.
club owner Sunny, Julian meets the
The movie kicks cal
a helicopter
boys
is in
and Corey and Bowles and
life,
(Corey
Michael Jackson), get busted for
where
cha.se,
stealing drinks.
hot pursuit of the
where would
But,
this
tale
be
without that raging booze hound of
machine
foiled cash
after a
love of his
Trevor,
off with a typi-
Sunnyvale police
Lucy’s new boyfriend and
with
Julian,
robbery, which ultimately leads to
a Trailer park supervisor
a year-and-a-half stint in con-col-
(Jon Dunsworth)?
Of course Mike
lege.
Jim Lahey
Clattenburg, the
Unceremoniously tossed out of
genius director behind this brilliant
days before the final game of the guard/inmate hockey tourna-
Canadian production, could never
jail just
leave out the boy’s arch nemesis.
Along with
ment, Ricky (Robb Wells), Julian
cheeseburger-
his
sidekick
eating
tMike Smith) make a belligerent return to Sunnyvale Trailer Park with a plan for The Big Dirty, the
proves to be an irritating pest in the boy’s march through the dirty
have revealed a little too much for those who have yet to Perhaps
dim-witted'scheme to
nal history; a
In the
meantime Ricky decides
Ps3
I
see this greasy escapade, but rest
of change.
steal vast quantities
assured, this
to
is
just a
ous models, he the Ps3 offers
hew ground
player,
with Playstation 3 (Ps3), due out Nov. 17 for an estimated $700.
$1,300.
is
breaking
Sony has thrown
nition
and
four
USB
ports,
1
(HDMI),
new processing
really
revolutionary
because
it
right
now
A
of the
first
.said
Playstations, but in the are
eight,
backup processor
allowing to help
the processor workload,
competing with other high DVD players to be the is
There
for
a
balance
making
it
more powerful and more efficient. “Sony got together with IBM and Toshiba and came up with
“Back when Sony put a DVD player in it, which was a big move to have a DVD player on top of a gaming system. Now they’re saying, ‘we’re not only selling you a gaming system, we’re selling you
•
came
out,
home entertainment system.’” So how does Ps3 compare to Microsoft’s latest system, Xbox
a
while Sony, like Sony likes to do, is pushing the envelope a little bit further with the Blu-ray and the cell
processing unit.”
Silveira also said the hard drive
this
new unit,” Silveira said. “No one knows exactly how it works
three times bigger than Xbox. “You can store files on your P.s3, acce.ss music on it and also
because they’ve been very hush-
Playstation Portable has Bluetooth
hush about it.” The problem with that, he .said, is the companies who program the games don’t even know, so
technology
they
don’t quite
know how
to
code the games. However, P.s3 is entirely backwards compatible with about 90
a long
way from
$2 television
original
series
the in
Season
is
Ps3. In the
you can
in
it
to
connect to your
game Formula One
’06
actually use the Playstation
Portable as a rear-view mirror,” he said.
“Another bonus with Ps3
is
opposed to Xbox, where you pay a monthly the server
is
free,
of the hit series
and motion
picture. Trailer
Park Boys.
2001, The Trailer Park Boys movie debut featuring an all-Canadian music number is not to be missed.
jalapeno with an H, and
So mix that rye and coke, grab a bag of jalapeno chips, that’s
just because Julian
down
come on
to a theatre near you.
But, please don’t drink and drive,
cool, doesn’t
makes
it
mean you have
look
to.
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Silveira.
used to be seven processors there
player on the market
new one
generation
Playstations were sent back due to
overheating,
the newest high defi-
in the
does.”
lot
for
360? “Technology wise, Xbox is behind Sony,” says Silveira. “Xbox says, ‘whoever is the industry standard between Bluray and HD DVD, that’s who we’ll go with.’ They’re going
doesn’t run off of the
original processing unit, like the
Xbox
DVD
sells
is
Playstation 2
unit
broadband engine,” said Jeff Silveira, an employee at Future Shop in Cambridge. “It’s
alone
ary again,” he said.
band engine. called a cell
the Blu-ray
DVD
“Sony
broad-
microprocessor, the cell
said.
industry standard.
,080 lines
Multimedia Interface and the advanced
“P.s3 uses a
Coming
Open
definition
of resolution per second, HighDefinition
is
is
which
Blu-ray
the latest tech-
nology into Ps3, such as Blu-ray Disc, which is the latest in highdefinition video, Bluetooth capability,
flick.
Silveira said another big thing
since the days of Nintendo,
and Sony
mere glimpse
per cent of the games from previ-
Video games have come a long
Bubbles and Julian are the stars
headed dialog seen throughout the
set to debut
By NATALIE ANDERSON
way
Ricky,
of the off-the-wall stunts and bone-
jungle.
biggest heist of their endless crimi-
(Internet photo)
Lahey
Randy,
(John Paul Tremblay) and Bubbles
as
fee for the online service.”
If you’re any older, you probably won’t like it. The movie is a family comedy about a domesticated bear that gets put back
into the wild after misbehaving.
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in
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mals into a hunting ground.
The movie
takes place right as
Wages
are an hourly rate, plus bonuses.
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mals must say away from gun-totis one hunter who especially wants the bears and ing people. There
the deer.
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Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher provide the voices for the feature
first
from Sony Picture
Animation. This film is not like Shrek or Madagascar, where there are jokes for an older audience, although almost everyone can enjoy it. The animals are feuding
and then coming together in the end to defeat the nasty human trying to sabotage their environment.
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Message behind
2006
23.
By JESSICA BLUMENTHAL
Aries March -
21
Libra -
A
September 23 Ortoher 99
April 19
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11
a fire element, your stub-
bornness
may
way of you. Be
get in the
possible happiness for
Going or staying
will
week
biggest battle this
be your as your
and don't let your independent ways oveipow-
socializing impulses may be put on hold with upcoming deadlines, tests and projects. Use your bal-
er you.
ancing
patient with people
abilities wisely.
Taurus April 20
-
May
Scorpio 20
IIW 'My
October 23
November
sea of people
moshed
to the
sardine-packed bar on Oct.
in a
.
Punks and music lovers united rock
with
out
to
Brown Brigade,
Ignite, Circle Jerks
and Pennywise at the Cowboy bar in Guelph. Each band on the bill conveyed the message of the importance of independent thought and questioning authority.
Brown
-
21
Brigade, a quintet from
Pickering, opened the show.
The
Dave Baksh’s, the ex-guitar Sum 41, new project. The band's music was a mixture
band
is
player from
Maintaining good marks in is what you strive for but you also look for the enjoyment
cealing
of events outside the institutional
a friend asks
school
walls. Surround yourself with your friends and family.
Your
of dealing and conbe challenged when
talents
may
you for a favour. allow your influential
Don't
instincts to
be taken over, take
control of the situation.
Gemini Hj.BjS May 21
Sagittarius
-June 21
November 22 December 21
of classic rock riffs with rap and catchy choruses.
The
under the pressure, the load will get lighter. Don't allow yourself to become depressed by the lack of entertainment in your life.
Your grasp
may
with
arises
minute-long
songs, lead singer, Keith Morris, talked about the .Softboys and other
ance,
the
around the stage giving a performance reminiscent of Ozzy Osborne and Janis Joplin combined. They covered songs like, flailed
Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie, by
they
named
their
the
inspiration for songs
audience that they get their
Avenue
Country and
remem-
they
set,
bered fellow bandmate and original bassist Jason Thirsk who died in 1996, with a banner above the
challenge
from the 1999 album, Straight Ahead. Jim Lindberg, lead singer, told
My Own
Nightmare,
Fu.se.
Reality,
off their
decide which songs to play. They played songs from their
drum
gle, Bleeding.
audience.
when
to
headlined the international tour to feature their newest album. The
to their music. The quartet played songs from their new album, Our Darkest Days, including their sin-
the
songs
Enemy. During
Victim of
to
Pennywise gauged the audience’s reaction
The crowd was pumped for Pennywise and yelled their name until they came on stage. The group, a veteran punk band from Hermosa Beach. Calif.,
their set with the song.
lessons
the entire performance.
nine albums, including 6th
breathed more life into the crowd. People started singing and moshing
The middle-aged band. Circle some punk music histo-
The crowd surfing picked up and mosh pit was wild throughout
Black Flag, one of Morris’s former bands, and Frank Zappa.
started off
Jerks, gave
and power-hungry Lindberg said people should get the message and there’s a need for a socially and politically leaders.
conscious society.
The 18-year-old band
-
cle ol violence
original bands and told the audience to never forget their roots. During the Circle Jerks’ perform-
Morris
— Page 17
kit.
Lindberg said he thinks the. real staying true to
is
who
you are, which is something band believes they’ve done over
the the
years.
As Pennywise wrapped up with the final song. Perfect People from
from reading newspapers daily and watching the
the album About Time, Lindberg gave thanks to their indie label. Epitaph, and acknowledged fellow
news. Their songs cover topics like urbanization, the never-ending cir-
arti.sts
like
Threat,
NOFX
Bad
Minor
Religion,
and Rancid.
for understanding
be challenged
tion
band.
their
2006
23,
the music
Ignite,
ry
Work will, continue to get heavier for you but don't crack
second
between
In
last-paced sound of hardcore punk and the reggae-infu.sed sound of
ska
As
SPOKE, October
when
a situa-
another
fire
element. If you're wrong don't hide behind pride, but don't
become
their victim.
Capricorn December 22
-
January 19
moon, your changes you yourself feeling
Pay attention
planetary ruler.
may
find
to the
As
it
overprotective of those you care for,
daydreaming more or the
need for security
in your- social
You
rarely accept help to get
what you want and you're not about to start. You will be rewarded for your perseverance and initiative by upcoming achievements you have made possible.
life.
(Photo by Jessica Blumenthalf
Pennywise singer, Jim Lindberg, gets into at the Cowboy bar in Guelph on Oct. 1 1 Lindberg the audience to “think for yourself, question authority and don’t answer to the man.” it
Aquarius January 20
-
February 18 Your ruling and giving senses
may
conflict
when
a
decision
needs to be made. Trust your instincts and allow them to choose for you. Do not be taken advantage of and do not worry what others will think of you.
Toronto lawyer releases
ing abilities will as
arise.
Don't
come
and
projects
let
By ELIZABETH BATE
into play
yourself
the only influence.
Andy Carey
become
work
thinks,
some of
best
end up doing
Closing Circle. The independent musician played The Sanctuary at
all
the work. Don't
be taken advantage
of.
Virgo
I
Pisces
August 23 September 22
strive
improvement in many aspects of your life. Don't overload
March 20 others for
who
they
are and aren't too picky about the
As
a water element
for
little
yourself with
you look to earth and air for companions. Be careful, your
work, chores or tending to other's needs, even if
you
feel the
need to serve and
help.
heart
with
things.
may become fire
entangled clouding your visual
McCormick
down
little tired,
a third-year journalism student holding fate in the palm of her hand. is
there for everyone.”
him
but with good
reason.
like
Andy
al
Carey,
independent musician
result is an
album
full
of
pared to such musicians as Cold Play and Keane. “I think it’s a compliment,” said
“The is
British
definitely
tradition
something
of that
has influenced me.”
quick to point out that while British bands are a major is
With
it
said.
He
heard in every note. With songs about old girlfriends
music.”
was going to take four years, but at the same time I didn’t want to rush it,” iie “I didn’t think
music
the
For him, it’s all about the personand emotional connections. “With music you can make something that is uniquely yours and then share that. If you can with emotionally connect someone that’s the reward of
any kind of artform, is a gift and gifts are meant to be shared.” “Music,
project.
Carey.
at
and new beginnings he weaves
Carey, a full-time trial lawyer from Toronto, has just finished producing his third album, a four-year
The
performance
Sanctuary wasn’t long, just 40 minutes, but Carey’s passion could be
unforgettable stories.
to talk with
haunting piano melodies and beautiful metaphors that are being com-
perspective.
Tiffany
sat
ty
12.
couldn’t help but notice that he
looked a
February 19
You accept
1
fair amount of diversion the CD. There’s .something
“There’s a
his
on his new CD,
stuck in a group where you will
is
The
influence on his work, they are not
assignments
When
You're kind-hearted by nature
new album
Your innovative and research-
Conestoga College, Oct
and have the tendency to
told
.
Although not well known, Carey is passionate about his music and likes his approach to the music industry. “It’s
a strange
way
to
approach is
that
I
can keep control of the creative
For
He but
admits though, that somecan be a strain. “It’s tough,
it
since
I
love
the
music
not really a sacrifice. Music
No.
1
passion.”
,
is
it’s
my
the
first
is
making
new way. time
his
work
Circle, Climbers.
In addition, as
many
promote
Carey
will
be playing,
clubs as he can this
fall
to
work. “Music, like any kind of artform,
product,” said Carey.
times
album Carey
appears online on Iceberg Radio with the first single off Closing
the industry, but the biggest advan-
tage to having a day job
this
connections in a
his
a gift,” said Carey. “And gifts are meant to be shared.” For more information about Andy Carey or Closing Circle, visit, www.andycarey.com. is
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News
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
Conestoga student set
be the next Rocky
to
female athletes are doing amazing and our guys are just mediocre, but they gel most of the funding.” Bujold said she really admires
By STEPHANIE IRVINE
A
scci)ncl-ycar business
sludcnl
from Conesioga College has been lor in\ iled lo go lo llal) on No\. 2 an inlernalional boxing bout.
Spencer.
1
"She's
I
the time
Mandy
"That's what I
dil'-
she thinks
to see,”
ring,
she said. it’s
it's
just
“When like
she
that, .so it’s
It’s totally
over before
it
a mental game."
starts.
two eompetitixely. wanted to do it. Sinee was a kid I've had a boxing bag in
the reason she has been so success-
Bujold added that a big part of
"I'xe alvxays
my I
and she looks so
the
Bujold has been boxing for almost three years,
I
in
knows she’s already won the fight. Her opponent on the other side of the ring is looking at her and knows
people."
I'erent
slick
she gels into the ring
I
get to tra\-
oxer the plaee and meet
all
awesome
to traxel," said
about eompeting.
like i'l
just get
I
Bujold. lb.
.so
comfortable
'I'm going li)!' six da\s. but only light on two days so the rest ol
house, and
I
used to just
know how
didn't
to hit
"Otie day
she said.
it
here to the club with me, and
loved
it
I
kept coming."
I
International bouts, like the
one
(Photo by Stephanie tn/ine)
she’s going to in Italy, are for expe-
Mandy
rience, she explained.
Rick Cadilha, at the Waterloo Regional Boxing Club.
how
“It’s just to .see
so you’re more prepared when you to the world championships,’’
she said.
Bujold said her biggest concern is Rick Cadilha, won’t be coming with her due to family that her coach,
commitments. “1 keep telling her she’s going
me
have to fight without later,” said
to
sooner or
of things.”
lots
Bujold added is worth it.
Conestoga College, works out with her coach,
I
go
for a fight
I’ve trained so hard,” she said.
“If the girl beats
me
she’s better than
me.
There’s no
way
because
it’s
That’s
it.
she trained harder
than me, so then
know
I
I
just
more experience and
I
have can
beat her.”
According
Bujold said that she trains
when someone recognizes your hard work.” She went on to say it was helpful because it can be really expensive for athletes. “I don’t pay for much usually though,” she said. “I’m lucky that I have a really good boxing club because they back me up nice
of her hard work
all
pays off when
“It
and
to get
Cadilha.
De.spite the fights not being for a title,
Bujold, 19, a second-year business student at
others fight
go
Cadilha,
to
getting
Bujold said that her club, Waterloo Boxing, even gave her a bursary to go to school this year.
funding to cover travel and training
workouts per day.
costs can be. difficult.
tion,
of training, and most people don’t put that much in but I don’t want to fight and just be OK,” she said. “I want to fight and be
“I’m talking to different people all the time,” he said. “I have to be
from the dues, they have
creative.”
expen.ses.” Bujold said there
No.
1.
“It’s
said.
different training,”
all
“I
she
same thing
don’t do the
Bujold did receive $2,600 from the Quest for Gold funding offered through the McGuinty government in
March of
I’ll do one boxing workout where I’m actually punching, but the other one will be a run, sprints,
because
weight training,
and
twice.
balance.
.stability,
“It’s
she said. I
do a
lot
money
that
comes
somewhere so they use
tem
in the
is
in
to use it
it
for
a carding sys-
senior levels of compet-
of other things, so
champion
much
put so “I
a non-profit organiza-
is
so the
do coaching up here
cool,
pretty I
“This
boxing, which gives the athapproximately $2,500 monthly to cover training and living expenses. Currently only one female boxer is carded in Canada, world
this year.
Windsor. “Our female athletes are ranked more in the world than our male athletes,” said Bujold. “So our
in everything.”
hard for them with two to three “It’s a lot
itive
lete
e.specially effort in,”
it’s
Mary Spencer from
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The cost per picture was $9.95 and an additional $15 for the autograph itself, with two percent of all lo
the
Children’s Wish
Foundation.
Framed Memories, a sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation,
the
started these signings in June with
another former Toronto Maple Leaf goaltcndcr, Mike Palmalecr.
Lamcy
said the signings usually
bring in around 100 people.
^we’re seems doing “It
to be it
growing because
every month now, so
people become more aware of it through word of mouth, said
Lamey.
“Our goal
lo
is
have one
signing a month.”
Lamey
said the
^.something
with
first
time they did
the
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day being
the store’s sales for the
donated
Children’s
Wish Foundation was when the Kitchener Rangers won the
or seven years if they accept female boxing. She went on to say she has fought and beaten people from four or five different countries who have been to the world championships. “I would like to be world champion, so that’s what I’m working towards right now,” she said. “I know I have what it takes to do it, I just have to get the experience.” six
a friend
come
so
because of Cadilha. Bujold said her biggest goal would be to go to the Olympics in ful is
but
properly,"
it
made
I
hit
Summer MePhee) never too busy for
(Photo by
Toronto Maple Leaf legend Johnny Bower his young fans like Aiden DeSousa.
Memorial Cup.
lhe.se
“We
had a special frame made up for that and then wc sold tickets for it and all the money went towards the Children’s
Wish Foundation,”
He
is
guys,” said Mikula. said that Johnny Bower,
Cup
Stanley
in
1967, does a lot of Children’s Wish
Lamey. Tom Mikula, a supplier for Framed Memories, became a friend and a partner for these charitable
work
signings.
cause,” said Mikula.
said
“Tom’s
who
played for the Toronto Maple Leafs the last time they won the with Foundation.
a great situation,
“It’s
great people and
it’s
they’re
for a great
one with all the contacts,” said Lamey. Mikula said he hooks up the store
Upcoming signings include former NHL players Jim McKenny
with the players.
to 3 p.m.
the
“I go through the NHL alumni and other people know that know I
and
Bill
from
I
Derlago on Nov. 4 from and Eddie Shack Dec. 9
to 3 p.m.
1
Sports
SPOKE, October
Raptors spotted By JORDEN FELICIANO
the Raptors iilayers.”
Cardoza
The
ToroiiU) Raptors basketball
team was busy in Waterloo (or reasons other than their jire-season training
KIM
at
wasn't
It
some
the
ol
I’ark.
iilay for
during
|ilayers
to the
fact
Waterloo basketball team.” said Zaggario.
much that
Region of Waterloo
although is
one of
the fastest-growing regions in the it isn’t exactly a hotbed for high protlle celebrities.
“You don't sec people
Many
of the
popu-
people were shocked
unlike most eelebt
players had
special guc.sts only.
kept to themselves, playing pool
human beings
and talking
Zaggario said his impression of the media’s perception of athletes
and
talk to the stars.
hung
others,
out
at
night were surprised to sec
“1
who
visitors
looked
I'amil-
couldn’t believe
frequently and er himself. “I
is
to Revolution
a basketball play-
eome
here often and
I’ve never seen this place cial guests
lar
n't sto[)
“I
have spe-
with a large profile like
each other, but it didsome people from trying to to
was on
room when guy
I
my way
in
noticed that there was
that
Zaggario said he had never been such company before, so he did-
he had anything to lose by trying to converse with them. n’t think
“I
walked right up to Chris Bosh him had him on my fantasy
to tell
1
This was good news because it the day 1 would be leaping out of a perfectly good aircraft.
was
headed down to Skydive Swoop, in Dundas, to tandem Jump from approximately three kilometres (10,500 feet) and free fall at 1
approximately 190 km/h. Arrer—nigjiimg three pages of waivers and watcTiTTTg:'^. movie, 1
was off
my
to
plane,
nervous, but he was right,
One minute you are ripping through the sky, diving like a bird at its prey, and in one smooth swift motion you’re shooting up through the sky like a rocket.
did
that they seclude themselves from the public becau.se of the hassle
some
fans bring.
“Thc.se guys definitely got
The parachute catches the wind and the roaring suddenly stops and everything is quiet and peaceful.
to earth they were,
so personable,
I
against the
New
15-minute training
session.
Within about a half hour 1 was Jump from an airplane. At Skydive Swoop only four to
five
I
ha(j finally
my
people can
fit
in
I’ve
sometimes filled Jumper but it makes
by a certified
is
for a tight ride.
The company
there
and
airplanes so there
two
was a long wait
ahead of me. After hanging around for almost seven hours it was finally my turn
in.
staff
see everything from up
an experience like
lets you see more clearly. After a few moments of chatting
that
the
adrenaline
little
about the view and the experience of the free
me
fall
my
instructor told
he was going to loosen
geared up, met my has Jumped out of
all
instructor
who
more than 2,000 times, and climbed into the plane for a plane
was
great and the peo-
were a lot of types of people radio
fun.
Different
skydiving
try
high
personnel,
Anyone who has ever thought
my
gear
so I’d be more comfortable.
Something about someone playing with my gear while I’m still approximately a kilometre and a half off the ground made me a little
it,
If
I
it
should Just go ahead and no reason not to.
there’s
get
my way
I'm going back
year to begin certification;
next
once wasn’t enough for me.
The only negative
part
the
is
price.
A and and to
This was the scariest part for me.
to go.
got
The ple
do after
more planes than
It was truly an amazing experience and not nearly as scary as everyone thinks.
it is.
things a also only has
landed
tandem Jump co.st around $300 if you buy the still-shot photos DVD of your skydive it Jumps
approximately $400, but
it
One
thing that struck
me
The only way
to live life is to the
fullest.
For more information on skydiving check out
www.swoop.on.ca
as iron-
on takeoff you buckle up your
somewhat baffling considwas going to be Jumping out
seatbelt,
ering
I
of the plane. After the 20-minute climb an
alti-
tude of approximately three kilometres,
1
was harnessed
to
my
and after being fully attached we opened the door. instructor,
The whoosh of wind the plane at that exact
when
that enters
moment
is
the first tinge of adrenaline
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sets in.
The videographer for Swoop climbed out onto the wing brace awaiting the
Jump
signal.
We
followed behind, and got into position with our feet out on the
step,
head back and back
arched.
With a rocking motion to indicate ready, set, go,
we
were- out of the
XADfES IN FREE BEFORE 11PM 10 Manitou Dr. Kitchener
is
well worth the money.
takeoff.
ic is
factory.
my
accomplished
finally
I’ve tanded in.
about
what
You can
rapher.
I
had
school teachers and tradespeople.
off
in the aircraft.
for the pilot, the tandem instructor, one tandem Jumper and a videog-
extra seat
accomplished
goal to take
more planes than
This only leaves enough room
The
in for a
including
ready to
and we
five
goal to take off in
(Comer of Manitou
& Fairway)
GREAT ALLOWE COSTUME
I
and they were
awesome
to .sec
do that.” The new-look Raptors begin their regular season on Nov. away,
turns and spins, then glid-
again.
it’s
athletes
smooth landing about minutes later. I was back on the ground safe and sound and ready to go up and do it ed
I
Seeing the autumn colours while floating beneath a parachute is really the only way the contrast can truly be seen and appreciated for
to steer the parachute
some
my
utmost respect after tonight,” said Zaggario. “Just seeing how down
I was more comfortable. Then my instructor taught me
how
these players are.”
is
to the bath-
looked like Chris Bosh,” said Matt Zaggario, a lifelong Raptors fan. a
said Alvin
it,”
who goes
Cardoza,
this
Skydiving: a first-hand experience plane.
no security stopiring
people from approaching them and they weren’t in a seeludetl area foi'
Star players Chris Bosh and Morris Peterson, along with neweomers T.J Ford and Fred Jones
iar.
The weather conditions on Oct. 7 were perfect for Jumping out of a
that,
the Raptors
“It was unbelievable how people could Just walk up there and cliat with them.” said Zaggario. “I think that says a lot about what kind of
some
tumbling through the sky with arched backs.
ities,
around here too often." said Cardoza. For most ol the night the players
that
By JENN SPRACH
— Page 19
Oetober training eamp, as eould be seen at Revolution Nightelub on Oct. b.
Revolution, creating quite a buzz. Many regulars in attendance
Cambridge residents Matt Zaggario (second from left) and Alvin Cardoza (right) were surprised to see Toronto Raptors stars Chris Bosh (left) and Morris Peterson out for a night at Revolution Nightclub in Waterloo on Oct 6.
the
the
early
(Photo by Jorden Feliciano)
surpri.se
attributes
country,
work and no
all
in
2006
23.
Jersey Nets.
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News
— SPOKE, October 23, 2006
NHL By
legends score big
ANGELO MAZZIOTTI
Ribble opened the scoring 17 minutes
The smell of popcorn, hotdogs and nostalgia filled the air at the Guelph Sports and Entertainment centre Oct. 15, as the NHL alumni took on
alumni
and
all in
The
the
in a
Detroit
game
Red Wings
that dazzled
one
attendance.
start
of the
game was
all
about the goalies as Peter McDuffe
made (Photo by Angelo Mazziotti)
Detroit
Red Wings alumni Bob Probert
NHL
netminder Peter McDuffe at Entertainment Centre on Oct. 15.
puck past former the Guelph Sports and
1
8 saves for the
in the first
NHL
alumni
period alone. His coun-
Marc Laforest, stopped 19 Red Wings. Red Wings defenceman Pat
terpart,
slips the
for the
the
into
swooped
contest
when he
puck out of the left end boards, and dashed across the goal mouth, beat McDuffe with some stellar stick handling and slid it into the open net. Off the very next faceoff, former Montreal Canadiens forward Mark the
Napier made an outstanding lead pass to former
Maple Leaf Dan
Daoust who went top shelf to beat game at one a piece after the opening 20 minutes. The second period was in the form of a skills competition, and
Laforest, notching the
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had much more of a light-hearted feel to
it.
It
was not out of
the ordi-
nary to see player-fan interaction as
even referee Dave Hutchison got into the act by asking the crowd to judge a winner by applause volume. In the third the five
Red Wings scored
unanswered goals
up 10-5. With a
little
to put
luck and a
NHL
boys
them
lot
of
up 11-11. During the shootout former NHL all-star and 50 goal scorer
cheating, the
tied
it
Gary Leeman was
the only player
to score, lifting the
NHL
a 12-11 victory.
alumni to