The climb
of a lifetime Take a majestic adventure up the monstrous Mount Kilimanjaro.
Would you recognize Jesus? The ultimate debate
Feature
about the race, skin colour and descent of the
Does
it
Son
of
Feature
Monday, March
19,
A gourmet of a day for women
God.
matter?
really
A
learning
newsroom
for
Conestoga College celebrates International Women’s Day with
journalism students
style.
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11
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
2007
10
— No. 10
39th Year
Vote
CSI board
Clsin Hi
for
of
directors Iglglllil
this '
II111III
:
week BRANDON WALKER
By Both the Condor’s women’s and men’s teams advanced to the
placing
OCAA finals first
vote
to
next
for
Conestoga Students
by
Inc.
It's
year’s
board of
directors.
and second
respectively at a regional
to
tournament on March 5 at OSA Centre in Vaughan. For more photos and the full
Students can vote from Monday Friday this week, with polls
closing at 3 p.m. on Friday. Voting takes place through the college website by clicking on Current Students and then clicking on a link at the top of the page or
the
papes 8 and
time of year again.
It's that
time
9.
by signing into a computer at the college and clicking on a link on the startup screen.
-
r
Students have the opportunity to from 12 can-
select seven directors
Bv LEANNE
MOUNTFORD is
almost over
and for two graduating students their hard work has really paid off. Heather Hennessy, a third-year student
in
Kincardine and Port Elgin, on a Used Fuel
schools are: School of Business,
the business administra-
marketing program, and Marisa Havens, a fourth-year stuin the bachelor of applied technology architecture project and facility management program, are
The 2006
associated
education
Nomination
were
forms
the financial burden
post-secondary
with and employers
like
to
hire people with experience which co-op provides to students, she said.
not
who went
services at Conestoga College.
Co-op eases
Havens
plans to treat herself to a
“This year we had 1 1 tions with two award recipients,”
graduation holiday or a guitar with the monetary award, but first she
said Wright.
plans to take her boss and
nomina-
All
nominees receive a
certificate
of recognition, she said.
The 2006 award
for students
is
out on a work term for 2005/2006, said Wright. Hennessy said she did her co-op
located
Desire2Learn,
in
crew out for wings and beer as they were the ones who made her co-op expesite
tering letter.”
in
innovative eLearning solutions
as the co-op student of the year
to
academic and other leading
award recipient provincially and
throughout the year. The Conestoga College co-op
ence.
It
surpassed
my
expectations
nomination forms and the nominees are scored on a scale
every way,” said Hennessy. "I had the opportunity to get involved with many aspects of marketing. I
of 50 points in categories including
was able
job achievement and academic achievement. A number of employers support the award financially, said Wright.
obtained in-class at Conestoga to create a real impact on the business
student of the year awards committee take the
One
student from each school
able to be an
award
recipient.
is
The
in
I
to
apply
worked for.” Havens worked
Industrial
at
skills
I
Havens has also been
for
AECON
identified
nationally, said Wright.
“Our is
provincial co-op association
known
as
Education
at
Work
Ontario, and our national association is the Canadian Association for
Co-operative Education,” she said. Each year, the provincial and national associations offer co-op of the year awards with the teria
Bruce Nuclear Tiverton, between
the
plant located in
the
website.
university
communities as members
Havens
when
said
received an e-mail
had
first
You Have Winner she
titled.
Been Nominated thought it was junk “I
she
a
to read the e-mail a
It
was
as
the
college
same
cri-
award, said
Wright.
“We
actually use our local college
award as a feeder
to
these other
is
new
this year, said
The employers can be nominated by students, co-op advisers and program co-ordinators. There Grave been three nominations by students. The recipient of the Employer of the Year Award will be Automation Tooling Systems Inc, she said. They have supported co-op
12 years
advisory committees at the college and many students who work with graduation.
of $250 per month. Student union president
Matt
Jackson said the number of stu-
who
dents
participate in the voting
are often hired
who
are self-motivated
and have
strong leadership skills.
“A board member should be creand have a good understand-
ative
ing of the political side of things. A member of the board should also
be level-headed." It's important that students take part in the voting process because
members
the board
will
be repre-
senting them next year. "They'll be the voice for students
with issues like appealing a grade or negotiations for the Student Life Centre," Bender said.
at
Conestoga for and have hired students from a diverse range of co-op programs, said Wright, adding they have strong involvement on the program
them on co-op
her.
Directors are paid an honorarium
dents should vote for candidates
Wright.
more than
convince students to vote for
him or
a
a complete
will also recognize the
2006 which
to
all. is
shock and surprise,” said Havens. Along with the co-op student of the year awards, the ceremony on 21
Candidates gave speeches last in the Sanctuary trying
Thursday
from year to year. Primary electoral officer and director Caleb Bender said stu-
couple
of times as I didn’t believe it at I was very excited and feel this great honour.
of the can-
all
available on the college
is
varies
mail.
March
a leader
organizations around the world. “Co-op was a wonderful experi-
compete with co-op students from across Canada to be selected. A nominations committee is struck at these levels and would include co-op practitioners from the college and
co-op employer of the year award
Nomination forms are sent out to employers who hire co-op students
is
didates
“As well, Tim. my boss, was the one who nominated me for this award by writing an extremely flat-
with
Desire2Leam
Information about
award,” she said. “Our students then
rience so incredible.
The ceremony is held during national co-op week which runs from March 19 to 23, said Wright.
Kitchener.
didates and can only vote once.
of the selection committees.”
on,” said Havens.
Technology.
from 3 to 4:30 p.m., said Mary Wright, manager of co-op and career 21
a better idea of which direction I wanted my future career to focus
School of Business and the School of Engineering and Information
received from the other two schools that have co-op students, she added.
Project.
“I had wonderful co-op positions. They gave me great experience and
from the
recipients are
two recipients of the co-op student of the year awards 2006. Hennessy and Havens will each be presented with a framed Guild shield for their program and a $250 monetary award at a ceremony being held in the blue room at Conestoga College’s Doon campus on March
the
Dry Storage
Biotechnology, said Wright.
tion
dent
project called the Bruce
and Engineering Information Technology, School of Trades and Apprenticeships and Sciences, Health of School and Services Community of
School
The school year
2006 awards
receive co-op of the year
Two students
Upon
are
Directors
members of mittees
also
generally
other important
com-
Student Life or the
like
Alumni Association.
He
said
directors
this
year's
worked well
board of
together.
board ran smoothly the Student Life Centre mess and I hope next year it runs just as smooth." “I feel
this
when faced with
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— SPOKE, March
Now ...with Random
14,
News
2007
deep thoughts
Conestoga College
questions answered by
random students
What is your dream pet and why?
want Godzilla, don’t ask why, just want “I
I
him.”
(Photo
Dan fit's! -year
Wilson,
by Holly Featherstone)
Conestoga members Aron Wang (left), financial director, and Wang, vice-president, held a bake sale to raise' funds for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Chinese Student Association
of
Sisi
computer
programming/analyst
Sale benefits basketball tourney By HOLLY FEATHERSTONE “I
baking among club mempeople from our asso-
rative
want a pocket person
bers. “All the
Appealing to the sweet tooth of
to carry with me.”
Conestoga students has proven helpful in restoring campus club
ciation (baked),” said
Egg
funds.
Ashley Hunt,
The Chinese Student Association first-year
of Conestoga
broadcasting
(CSAC)
March 6
sale
held a bake
help replenish
to
funds that were used for advertising
“We
much
use
didn’t
dent
want a Squirtle from Pokemon.”
(we encourage)
Amanda Cumey, first-year
broadcasting
I
The
CSAC
girls to
Ruilin to
Kuilin Wang,
president of Chinese Student
Wang Aron Wang
By ALLISON STEINMAN
light
Sometimes though,
Which
want a monkey so can teach it to steal “I
same gender or those
those of the I
with a
things for me.”
member of the
Rebecca Raster. der
of
Steckle,
Aaron Blonde,
school
happens.
it
friendships are the best,
her
best
whom
at
opposite sex?
19, said the
friend
she met
age three,
is
in
gen-
Laura nursery
“It will
well as cherry and chocolate cake wedges were among the enticing
first-year
mechanical engineering
dante for
in
that,
want a beautiful shepherd dog.”
first-year police
foundations
is
my
experience, are only in
relationships
between women.” Steckle, 19, agreed with her Triend and said she values Raster’s ability to listen.
“When Sovaf Kamran,
simply because she
evident
truly
“I
me
female” said Raster. “Her ir.tuitiveness and empathy are qualities
1
wonder
I
if
talk to
my
male friends
they even listen to what
1 who enjoys say,” said Steckle, watching movies with her friend.
“She remembers the things you tell
her,
I
only have to
tell
her
something once and she remem-
Aron Wang
hoped to raise $100. After the proceeds were tallied, the club generated $95 in said they
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
relate.
Rachel Van Allen, 18, and her 18-year-old Tommy friend Mayberry, on the other hand, definitely see the upside to having a best friend of the opposite sex. “There’s no drama,” said Van Allen, who has been good friends with Mayberry for four years.
never have to worry about
“I
looking as good as he does
we go
Steckle added that the fact Raster
and she are both female makes
able
when
out.”
to
said
talk
to
helps him to be Van Allen about
it
girls.
“It
gives a personal perspective
I
couldn’t get from another guy,” he said.
Both friends list being constantly asked if they’re dating as one of the drawbacks of having an opposite gender best friend. “Sometimes people have just
assumed
that
we
are,”
said
Mayberry. “When they find out we aren't and never have been, they almost can't believe it.”
Mayberry
added
friends, they don’t
like
most
always see eye
to eye.
"For lack of a better word you
bers.”
it
a
for their next
three-on-three
welcome every
student in
school) and (we encourage) girls to get involved too,” said Wang. Aron Wang said he wants to
remind the college
variety of treats for sale.
Mayberry
an asset.
“She’s probably a main confi-
activity:
(the
easy to
At times men and women seem years apart, which prevents friends. them from becoming
engineering
said the club plans
money
yet to be released.
Ken Masked, mechanical
said the profits will
basketball competition. Details are
Association of Conestoga
full-
vice-president Sisi
Wang
use the
major
Best friends can be male or female
first-year
Aron Wang future use.
I
and financial director presided over the bake sale, which cost $55 in preparatory materials and entailed five hours of collabo-
want a hedgehog so can name it Sonic.”
run that activity.”
be put into the club’s account for
printings includ-
ed sponsorship packages and colour posters.
after material costs
it
get involved too.”
ordered almost 300 (Lunarfest) printings,” said club president Kuilin Wang.
(in
for
Lunarfest from our funds, (but) “I
welcome every stuthe school) and
“It will
the Lunarfest celebration Feb. 15.
“I
Aron Wang.
cookies, tea eggs as
tarts,
which resulted
in a $40 profwere covered. “It’s not very much, but it was a lovely donation from our Conestoga students and staff,” said Ruilin Wang. “We (were) happy to
sales,
suffer through things, because hey, that’s
what great friends do.”
that
CSAC
comes new members and urges
welstu-
dent to participate in the events they organize.
News Celebrating International
SPOKE, March
Women’s Day
in
2007
19,
— Page 3
style
...
By STEPHANIE IRVINE
women
The group College
celebrated
Women’s
International
Day
in style this
gourmet
As
resource
s
Conestoga
of
year
-
style.
has done for
it
nearly
10 years, the group hosted a sold-out
evening of fine dining and entertainment at the college’s Waterloo campus on
March
6.
a celebration, and a
"It’s really
chance
women
to
network
with
at the college,”
Magazine of
other
said Joan
college’s coun-
the
selling office.
More
than 50
women from
college purchased
at the
smaller this year than
in
previous
which Magazine said is both good and bad. "It means fewer people can go, but it also makes it more intimate and cosy,” she said. Magazine said all proceeds from the evening would go to Mary’s
Storyteller Mary-Eileen McClear, right,
special treat for the dinner guests;
she entertained the crowd with nearly an hour.
the
and
folk tales
for
Place
women’s
shelter
in
Kitchener.
Photos by Stephanie
...
Stratford Festival.
She held
After the meal - which received rave reviews from all — the women
Irvine
with help from those behind the
audience rapt for
the
nearly an hour as she told them three different folk tales, and
was
thanked by a roaring round of applause
at the
end.
“Stories are what
years,
Waterloo
campus.
was a
tickets
were treated to a four-course gourmet meal prepared by second-year food and beverage management students at the Waterloo campus. The relocation of the Waterloo campus meant the dining room is
More than 50 women from the college community came out to celebrate International Women’s Day with a four-course gourmet meal prepared by second-year food and beverage
management students
$30
were treated to a special guest. Mary-Eileen McClear of Baden is an award-winning and muchacclaimed storyteller who has travelled across Canada, and has been on CBC Radio and appeared at the
“We
McClear.
all
we live
do," said
own
our
story every day."
She went on
to say stories are a
very important part of our nature, and tant to pass
it's
human
even more impor-
them on.
“That’s how the best stories work,” she said. “They speak to you in the moment, but more importantly they stay with you."
scenes
(Photo by Stephanie Irvine)
pear food and beverage management students prepare a salad of roasted beet, caramelized dinner. Day Women’s International with a lemon poppy seed dressing for the
Second-year baby greens, topped
and working the bar, not to mention preparing and serving the four-course gourmet
Bv STEPHANIE IRVINE It
may have been devoured
in
no time, but
preparations for the International Day dinner took several hours.
Women’s
Second-year food and beverage management students at Conestoga College’s Waterloo campus were hard at work by 2:30 p.m. on March 6 making sure everything was
and artichoke hearts on
baby greens, topped with a lemon poppy
dusted pastry, strawberries and a rich chocolate truffle
treated to a vari-
seed dressing. The main course was roasted red pepper and chevre cheese-stuffed chicken supreme with a florentine sauce, served with parsnips
ety of colourful and exotic-looking drinks at
tossed in herb butter and smashed redskin
the cash bar while they mingled and chatted
potatoes.
meal.
And what a meal it was! More than 50 guests were
happily until dinner was served at 6 p.m.
on each
plate.
The kitchen was
chaotic
throughout the
evening as the students ensured each plate was prepared just so and everyone got their meals as quickly as possible. There was even a round in the kitchen at the
end of a very
Special arrangements were made for several guests who had specific dietary
of high-fives
grades are dependent on dinners like these. For more information on dinners at the
perfect.
The first course was a thick and creamy mushroom and roasted garlic soup.
requirements as well.
The students were responsible for everything - setting the tables, greeting the guests
Following that they served roasted beet, caramelized pear and artichoke hearts on
Student
Finally,
late
the
piece-de-resistance,
Emma Wood
dessert!
prepared white choco-
creme brulee served with a cinnamon-
successful evening, and rightfully so
Waterloo campus 519-885-0501.
dining
-
room,
their
call
Commentary
— SPOKE, March 19, 2007
Page 4
And
the winner
is
...
not the taxpayers Canadians are always anxious
comes
On
after a
new government
into power.
Jan. 23. 2006, the current minority Conservative
government entered office and the familiar minority Liberal government was booted out. Although it has only been a little over a year, the word on the street is a spring election will soon be called. According to recent polls, the Conservatives have a sixpercentage-point lead nationally over the Liberals. The support for the opposition decreased when Liberal
Leader Stephane was elected. politicians
If
election
trail,
Dion the
hit
there
is
a
strong possibility the Tories could gain a majority government. But would another election serve any purpose? Prime Minister Stephen
Whether
or not a person
cares about
who
runs the
country, their precious tax
wasted propaganda
dollars are being
with political
Harper would answer yes. Harper’s government would likely get a new majority mandate and then could work on its own agenda, and wouldn’t need the approval of the opposition. Federal campaigns and elections cost millions of dol2000, the general election cost $200 million. Even though many people don’t care who runs country, they do care when their precious tax dollars
It happens before every election, bombardment, bombardment, bombardment.
lars. In
the
Fundraising gone wrong
are
being wasted thanks to political propaganda. There’s also the headaches Canadians have to endure during election time. Their everyday lives are bombarded with “vote for me”
Excuse me, would you
pleas.
We’ve
Mailboxes are stuffed with endless pieces of junk mail filled with more “I will” statements, most of which are then promptly broken. For those who aren't interested in politics, they have to
all
every time
run into them from
make
time to time as they
it
fundraising adolescents
Ricker
If
young
communi-
them.
ty they
I
I
I
have to
start off
by saying that
es, sports
teams,
My which I
fork over
to
problem
is
not with the need
money, but the ways
it
is
commonly
to pick
a I
go
up a carton
in
of milk.
done.
During each encounter he not only stops
me
at the
entrance of
and manners before
so.
They should be informed not to working on com-
act if they are
mission and understand that no
means I
have run into the same adoles-
months now.
doing
no.
should not have to deal with
being harassed to fork over money time
I
turn
down
the offer by say-
ing no thank you. I
was hoping he would
to a
youngster on a sports team
every time start to
get the hint that I’m not interested
I
go
to pick
up a carton
of milk.
Guess what?
am
the store but also as I'm exiting
after continually refusing to pur-
the store.
chase a chocolate bar, but instead
are selling
of backing down, he has become
do not waste time asking me
more confrontational.
twice.
Each time he asks if would like to buy a chocolate bar and each I
If
I
interested in 1
will
buy
what you it,
so please
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,
faithful
stand outside grocery stores and
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him 1 had no spare change he would tell me to get cash back
Tara
impossible to escape.
I’m talking about the
I
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nearly
suffer through hearing others mutter about parties, agendas, policies and leaders.
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Not only would he bombard me
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Reunion tour
SPOKE, March
Spring forward
rip-off?
2007
19,
— Page 5
more
is
This summer, the Police will tour for the first time since 1984.
The
May
tour on
like
kick off
peerless trio will
their reunion
28
in
Adam
Vancouver, B.C. And as is perhaps befitting of a
band of the Police’s calibre and fame, 22 of the 36 scheduled North American gigs were already sold out by press time. In
some of
tickets for
fact,
the
venues sold out within minutes of
becoming available. It seems some venues want to take advantage of the hype that
Spring forward and
Hannon Opinion
will
adjust
Unfortunately, these diehards are the ones being preyed upon.
Don't get me wrong, the Police were (are?) a great and very talent-
ral light
their
Peggy
will
O’Neill
longer daylight hours, but
coming three weeks earlier. The Canadian government decided to go along with the United
week of April. But we all know what happened when we rang in the year 2000 ... absolutely nothing and this time around it was the same thing. The media, computer experts and the general public made our new
ridiculous ticket prices.
of another band with a long history,
on Sunday, Nov. 3. The main goal is to save energy and money in the long run, by hav-
In fact, floor tickets to their
show
8
at the
Nov.
Air Canada Centre
in
Toronto are selling for $225. They are even offering package deals, ranging in price from $260 $425.
to
even searched for the
I
be,st
seats
through the Gold
available
Seat Package (also
Hot know as the two
floor tickets I’d pay
for to see the Police,
paid $80 for
I
Maiden. Might 1 add that Iron Maiden has
to see
probably sold more records than the Police, since they have more than twice as
many
releases.
Sting's success and notoriety as
months of car insurance package),
a solo artist
and the closest available seats were
factors
might be one of the high ticket
the
affecting
1
1
it
Maiden. $225
British metal giants Iron
The same
start
ing
more hours of daylight
in the
evenings.
However, it has created a lot of stress for hundreds of technological wizards.
Places
like
have relies on
that
advanced technology that the dates and time to be precise, were all scrambling to program their computers for the big change. Computer experts even went as our new spring
prices for the aforementioned con-
far as saying that
Yes, that was 28 ... trust me, I looked for the decimal place which
certs.
forward would be a mini Y2K, because the computers wouldn't be
might indicate row two, seat eight but to no avail. For $225 to $425 a ticket. I'd better be close enough
appears to be greed.
row 28!
in
.
.
.
drummer Andy Summers to not some 25 to 30
for
sweat on me metres away.
some
To
.
.
.
The dominating
however,
factor,
their clocks
until
the first
spring forward out to be a disaster for
hospitals
ahead
changing
house to afford concert
to
it
does
the popula-
we
fact that
do need to start conserving energy, and I think this is a good step for-
and end
goes along with a reunion tour - the hype that allows them to charge
policy
Opinion
daylight
States’s
time on Sunday, March
be saving energy due to our
make the majority of tion more aware of the
people off guard with daylight time
fans should have to mortgage their
attended the concert
longer.
can't be positive that everyone
many
ed band, but that shouldn’t mean tickets.
I
clocks and then keep on going as usual, but this year caught
I
because they will have more natu-
back are
fall
both normal parts of our year.
Most people
In the fall
winter forward
some companies and
institu-
tions.
Although the new change may have been a hassle for programmers who spent hours trying to avoid disorder and confusion at 2 a.rrp on March 1, it is going to be worth the energy we'll be saving. The assumption is that Canadians 1
won’t be using as much
electricity
ward.
The majority of annoyances most ple
likely be
who own
will
experienced by peoBlackberries,
cell-
phones or electronic day timers who will now have to manually reset the time.
you knew about the new daytime in advance then it would have been a good idea to have a backup plan like saving onto anothIf
light
er drive for security.
The new “winter forward” hasn't been that detrimental and personally I’m willing to give up that hour of sleep and possibly experience a mini Y2K for the energy that we will be saving over the next few months.
Greed on behalf of the venues. Greed by the band’s management.
How
far
does
it
run
?
would be a sad day to see the band fronted by Sting, the rock star It
especially
people,
diehard fans, the high cost of tick-
might seem a small price to pay for a chance to see a band they never thought ets for these concerts
they'd get the opportunity to see again.
who
supported environmentalist and humanitarian movements in the ’80s, and performed at the rock telethon to raise money for the victims, succumb families of 9-1 to avarice and corruption. 1
The glass always
is
half
full
my 20 years of livhave really come to appreciate life. I have learned that not every day is guaranteed, and tomorrow is not promised. Throughout
ing.
I
Vanessa Butler
During the trials and tribulations, good times and bad, which have made up my life. I've tried to keep a positive outlook on most situations.
When
lemon,
I
life
would
has thrown
me
like to think that
a I
have come out of that situation with a damn good glass of lemonade. In every instance, the glass is half full
versus
being
empty. everything has half
Opinion frustrated or aggravated
is
wrong.
Sometimes things don’t work out, or the outcome happens to be one that is not in your favour. You can’t change the past, but you can shape
own
and create your saying, deal with
it
future.
in
I’m
a positive
Seeing the good in really shaped who I am today. Someone who appreciates life,
manner. Agree to disagree. Forgive and forget. Don’t hold grudges,
loves to laugh and looks forward to
has in store.
what
Looking back, the number of hours I’ve spent laughing far outweigh the minutes in my life I’ve
is
next.
don’t handle situations in a negative manner. Disinterest or the I
unwillingness to listen and problem solve only brings about attitudes and an unsettled atmosphere.
you never know what tomorrow
spent crying.
I
cherish
my
ability to
wake up with a smile, and look ward to my day ahead. I don’t
forlike
their ability to thoroughly listen to
what I should have or could have done better, only what I can and will do next time. Thinking of the glass as being half empty evokes greed. Constantly wanting more or thinking what’s in it for me, won’t get you the results
one another, the world would be a
you’re
I
think listening
is
key.
The
ability
comprehend someone’s words what they are is a gift. Absorbing what someone is trying
to
for
to
express
listener.
I
is
you as a everyone used
essential to
think
if
better place.
Some may find my view of life from such a positive standpoint a bit unbelievable, or perhaps annoying.
I’m not saying getting upset.
to think about
looking
for.
Appreciating
what you have and building on it, will. Realizing what you have to work with and having fun are key. Make sure you do it with a smile and a positive
attitude.
Student at work engineering and technology student, Nate Dempster, washes down the mats in the in room of the rec centre. Dempster has worked at the centre for the past four years multi-purpose exercise machines, the weight room and does maintenance. Some of his tasks include cleaning the Fourth-year
civil
towels, as well as sweeping and mopping the change rooms and the building clean. “It’s pretty busy around here, he said. keep cleaning the gym, all which help and fills in whenever needed. week a shifts works two usually Dempster putting
away weights and washing
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— SPOKE, March 19, 2007
Students test software skills MCCORMICK
By TIFFANY Documents,
shows
slide
of the competition and said he is looking forward to the local level
and
spreadsheets were the order of the
day as students took part in Conestoga's first IT Software Application Competition on Feb. 15.
The competition, a
for all
first
colleges across Ontario, was spon-
by Skills Canada Ontario which had students testing their using Microsoft abilities PowerPoint, Word, Excel and sored
where “I will have to know my stuff and prove that I can do it again."
He
is hoping to continue on to Canadian level “just to see what skills I can come away with.”
the
The
he already applied
skills
in the
him as he said he uses PowerPoint every week and Word for typing assignfirst level
are practical to
ments.
who
Chipperfield,
is
graduating
end of the semester, said he would have taken part in the competition next year if he was still at
Access.
at the
Students had half-hour time frames to complete a slide show, mail merging documents, create advanced spreadsheets with formulas and a database with imported
Conestoga.
was
“It
a challenge and tested us
no other
like
exam could
test or
have,” he said.
data.
This competition has run for the past six years but only
for high
Josue
Perez,
operations
and
materials
a
management co-op he was drawn to
stu-
school students, and was expanded
dent,
to the college level.
competition out of curiosity. “It was exciting because I didn't
Canada aims
Skills
to
promote
careers in skills trade technologies
young people
to
viable
Ontario as a
in
choice for employment.
first
Smyth, executive director
Gail
for Skills
Canada Ontario,
said the
have always gone the past and are very popu-
competitions well in
know what
expect and
to
the
was
1
enthusiastic to be part of this for the first time,” he said.
Perez,
who can
see himself work-
manager
ing as a logistics
in the
next five years, said the competi-
was useful to him because in program they use “primarily Access and Excel. We do use Word and PowerPoint but not to a high tion
She said one of the main reasons Skills
Canada holds
these competi-
encourage more young at IT as a career.” There was no program specification for the competition, so anyone could sign up. "We wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to take part
tions is “to
people to look
challenge,”
this
left:
Sheila Hyslop, office administration co-ordinator, Liz Stacey, information technology co-ordinator,
and Sylvia Holmes,
pose
legal office assistant co-ordinator,
a picture after the IT Software
for
Application Competition on Feb. 15. Perez and Chipperfield were the winners of the competition,
sponsored by is
the
first
Skills
Canada
Ontario,
and
will
move on
to the local level
time colleges across the province have participated
Sheila
said
Perez will be graduating
in this
on May 2
at
Rim
Park. This
competition.
now he
Right
is
the local level
ue
the
to
would like to summer and get
who want to showcase and compete not only go on level and
will
travel a to
little
to if
visit
ordinator
for
situations
the competition.
would
like to
more students involved. stu-
dents will take the challenge," she said.
Third-year business administra-
management studies student, Andrew Chipperfield. said he liked
tion
the fact that the competition
some
was
possible for a
how
it
this
experience
to a career
down
it
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2007
— Page 7
any sweeter
can’t get
It
SPOKE, March
than this for Colbert By ANNELISE THOMPSON
but
also
gave Stephen
Comedy
Colbert, host
show
Colbert Report,
the
up,”
all
said
Michalak.
smash-hit
of the
Central's
wife and child
his
two-thumbs
it
The waffle cone was chosen
as an
time
time of publication,
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hitting shelves in
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yet
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begun
cities but at the
howwas
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ever, say there
papers
across North America
a chance the city
have the scoop on a far
of
less controversial story
receive
about Ben and Jerry's
AmeriCone Dream on March 20 when they cele-
cream releasing a ice cream
ice
celebrity
brate
based on his character.
On
March
his
Colbert jokingly
was was
thrilled
Ben and
allow the
Jerry's
ship
on the right for a change,
finally focusing
political
instead of the political
Dream,
and
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— SPOKE, March
19,
Sports
2007
By ERIC MURPHY The Conestoga women’s
varsity indoor soccer
team advanced
Ontario College Athletic Association finals with a firstplace finish at the regional tournament at the Ontario Soccer to the
Association Centre in Vaughan March It
was a mix of excitement and
5.
relief as the
Lady Condors
clinched first place after a slow early morning start. Assistant coach, Rebecca Miller, wasn’t worried about the team’s lacklustre start against the Niagara Knights.
"Sometimes it’s harder getting focused during games and whoever -can adapt quicker is the Conestoga grad. “A 0-0 tie isn’t bad though. chances but
we just
early
morning
key,’’
said the
We
had more
couldn't put the ball in the net.”
game, the Condors sent a message to all of their competitors as they came out focused and aggressive during their game against the Fanshawe Falcons. Kim Lang, a business accounting student, put the Condors ahead In the next
by one with a goal
in the
opening minutes. Melissa DaSilva, a broke a 1-1 tie in the
first-year legal office administration student,
second half sending the Conestoga bench into a cheering frenzy. The Condors sealed the win as Amber Kennedy, a second-year
law and security administration student, beat the Fanshawe goalie with a blistering shot from the penalty spot. first win of their indoor season. was our first victory this season and it felt great,” said Lang. It was awesome. Wicked. Exciting.” The team felt they played well after their slow start in the morn-
This marked Conestoga’s “It
“We could have done better this morning,” said DaSilva. “But the coaches gave a real good speech and a lot of encouragement and we came out and played very well as a team." In the third game, Conestoga came out slow but managed to ing.
come out with a 1-1 draw against Redeemer College. “We looked a little tired and didn’t play one of our best games but we still finished in first and have a ticket to the regional finals,” said Miller. “It’s
going to be really good soccer and not
an easy journey but we’ll be ready.”
The OCAA March 22 and
regional championship will be held in
Vaughan
Photos by Eric Murphy
23.
Condor goalkeeper, Zettler, makes a diving attempt to stop Fanshawe
Top:
Cortney
College from scoring.
Above: Kim Lang, a business accounting student, tries to steal the ball from a Fanshawe Falcon player. The Condors beat the Falcons 3-2.
Amber Kennedy, a second-year
law and security
administration student, attempts to get the ball by
Niagara College defenders during in the OCAA regional tournament
March
5.
their first in
game
Vaughan
Left: Melissa DaSilva, a firstyear legal office administration
student, watches
in
anticipa-
as her shot makes it by the Niagara Knight keeper. The tion
game ended
in
a 0-0 draw.
Sports
SPOKE, March
Men’s indoor soccer team makes
to
it By
— Page 9
2007
19,
OCAA finals
ADAM BLACK
before
championship tourna-
the
ment.
The Conestoga men’s
“We're going
varsity
indoor soccer team advanced to the
top game,
OCAA
second tournament on
killed,”
OSA
improve.”
finals after placing
regional
the
at
March
5
at
the
Centre
Kiamil.
in
Vaughan. The players exploded
The
with excitement after their final match. It was a sigh of relief for the
display
team who had another slow
Geoff
start to
all
Johnstone
was
match 1-0 against the Niagara in a less-than-stellar per-
formance. "I feel ly
The Condors huddle at halftime during a game against the Fanshawe Falcons at the regional tournament at the OSA Centre in Vaughn on March 5. The game ended in a 1-1 draw and allowed Conestoga to advance to the OCAA championships.
emotionally and physical-
“They
drained,” said Johnstone.
always make it hard on me, we always (mess up) the first game and we have to fight our way back. But I’m so proud of the last two games, it was an emotional effort.”
The team their
slow
is
starts,
to bring
of the tournament was a
of
great
soccer.
Zoran Kukic
strips the ball
from a Fanshawe player
in
the
beat
concerned about and hopes to fix it
OSA
the
Centre.
make one
of his
many saves
against the
Condor
Photos by
defensive zone.
Rich Parsons attempts to steal the ball from a
prepares to
Fanshawe forward
in
the
Conestoga defensive zone.
Adam
Black
against the Niagara Knights.
The
season long.
gill
Ditchfield,
Osman
are going to have to
i djtfa
Condor goalkeeper, Shane Fanshawe Falcons.
our
Algoma
Thunderbirds in their second match 7-0 with two goals by Justin Barbuto and Jose Argueta and one apiece by Andy Ferreira, Kiamil and Zoran Kukic. In the third match they beat the Redeemer Royals 2-0 with goals by Argueta and Kiamil. The final match against the Fanshawe Falcons ended in a 1-1 draw with the lone goal scored by Jorge Cota. The OCAA championships will be held March 22 and 23 at the
ance, even though they lost their
Knights
rest
have
forward
said
“We
The Condors
ecstatic about his team’s perform-
first
to
not we’re going to get
Condors continued their aggressive play which they have been playing
the tournament.
Coach
if
The Condors
lost
1
-0.
News
— SPOKE, March 19, 2007
Page 10
Mount Kilimanjaro an exhilarating climb By JENN SPRACH (This
the first in
is
a
on
series
a two-part
stuck
said no.
Kilimanjaro.)
one of the most majestic mountains on the planet, attracting tourists from all
it’s
The most
amazing
to
be that
surprising thing
was
and and by the top they were pants and sweaters, Jordon
one of the largest mountains in the world with Uhuru Peak towering at an amazing 5,895 metres (19,336 feet) above sea level.
said.
in
is
is
there.
We
actually three inactive volca-
noes, none of which has ever had
The temperature
an eruption recorded.
at the
summit
is
a Canadian winter on a windy day, feeling like -30 C, said Carl.
While some prefer to absorb her magnificent beauty from the foot of the mountain, the more adventur-
like
mouse at the top,” said Jordon. “It was weird because there was nothing around, yet a mouse was there." “I did see
ous dare to climb to the highest point.
men Carl Waterloo Elstner, 60, and his son Jordon, 27, a former Conestoga College student, recently returned from a trip where they climbed up to Uhuru Local
When
Neither of them will be returning
climb Mount Kilimanjaro, although Jordon would like to climb a different mountain one day.
“Had we
a
asked what the best part of
the trip was, Jordon
think
I
try
to
there
go back
again,” said Carl.
it
trip
organized by
about
cost
Good
Earth not
$2,200,
including flight for the two-week vacation.
The
included the
price
mountain climb, a four-day of the Serengeti and hotels.
Anyone who
safari
travelling
is
to
Africa should bring extra clothes,
school supplies or anything they don’t need
anymore
for the resi-
dents.
“They’re very poor there. Mly guide had trouble affording batteries
for his headlamp,” said Carl,
replied “the
adding, "They truly appreciate any-
when of the moun-
thing you can give them.”
sense of accomplishment realized I’m at the top
failed,
would be a temptation
Tours
weather.”
it
to
started out
dense forestation and by the top you’re standing on an icefield, basically, you have to pack for all
said
top.
The
in
forever.”
was
a wonderful achievement for them to reach the
and
vegetation
you could see
Carl
the less
"The higher you climb
free-standing
tain,
come anywhere
that they started out in shorts
T-shirts
It’s
said,
high.”
is
over the world. It lies 328 kilometres south of the equator and
didn’t
It
near us,
Mount Kilimanjaro
are we,” Carl
that
in
adding “the guide just laughed and
Mount
to
trip
storm blowing in. “Oh crap, we’re not going to get
I
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(Internet photo)
Visitors to
safari
Mount Kilimanjaro can also go on
Peak.
They
started their ascent
around
midnight and didn’t reach camp until around 7 a.m., said Carl. It takes about five days to climb up and it takes another two days to descend. They actually climbed higher than their designated camp because
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2007
19,
— Page 11
It’s
what’s inside that really counts
A man
many
of
faces,
Jesus Christ has been depicted as
white, black,
blued eyed and rough skinned
RICHMOND
By BJ
Mary Gargton, ice
(This
is
the first in a three-part
on the history and
series
life
of
said the merchandise in their store
portrays he’s black or
if
North merchan-
traditional
a
American doesn’t matter
Ausburg
for
Fortress Publishers in Kitchener,
Jesus Christ.)
It
customer serv-
a
representative
Jesus. “In our
dise, Jesus
primarily of white
is
white.
For that matter,
it
doesn't matter
he’s Asian, Arab, fat, thin, short
if
or
tall.
the world, all that truly matters
who he
“His
To most Christians around is,
and
white
is
that is Jesus Christ.
hands and like
as snow;
hairs
wool, as white
his feet like unto
Since the 19th century, the race debate.
has been a topic of Even theologians from the
early
history
fine brass,
of Jesus
of
burned
Christianity
in
as
if
they
a furnace.”
Revelations,
argued about the physical appear-
1 : 14-15
ance of the Son of God.
Throughout years,
different
depicted Jesus, figures,
cal
2,000 societies have past
the
in
among other biblitheir own image.
For example, such western as Leonardo da Vinci
descent.”
The
store
a
is
Lutheran-based
artists
bookstore, which sells primarily
and Michelangelo traditionally portrayed Jesus as Caucasian, handsome, long-haired and blue-eyed. However, artists from the African Region often depict Christ as a dark, rough-skinned individual with short hair and
to Lutherans but is also open to the community. Selling church supplies, religious books and gifts, Gragton said the store does not
commonly (Photo by BJ Richmond)
some debate
Although
scends race and
some
In
it
is
the race and descent of Jesus Christ, others believe the the man inside that truly matters.
Mark Goodacre,
Dr.
white depictions of Jesus Christ are criticized or outright dismissed.
a
New
Testament
scholar at the University of Birmingham, said he believes Jesus was not white or black, yet somewhere in between. In 2001, while collaborating with
“his feet like unto fine brass, as
was a Jew and nothing
religion
terized as the race of the artist or
of Jewish people, which date back to the third century, portrayed
target audience of the art.
recent incidents
which fueled the race debate was Britain’s The New Nation newsJesus
Christ as history’s top black icon
October 2004.
in
Since textual evidence and specific descriptions of Jesus are lim-
may never be any sciproof to support the theoabout Jesus’ race.
ited, there
entific ries
them as dark-skinned, thus Jesus would have been to.
Dr.
David Haskell,
fessor
in
the
descriptions in
at
about the fact Jesus historical-
or in scripture says that this is not the case.” The images in the Bible are full of vague poetic imagery, which attempt to glorify the heavenly
assistant pro-
of journalism
is
ly
matter, contradicting itself, the descriptions are generally taken
Laurier University and expert in
name
tran-
the other hand, nothing
surprising
said even the earliest depictions
intended to be historically accurate and are always charac-
to
God
With the Book of Revelations, and most of the Bible for that
ly not
paper’s decision
of
they burned in a furnace.”
as highly symbolic.
are usual-
“On
if
the BBC’s Son of God program, Goodacre came up with his own theory on Jesus’ appearance. He
One of the most
Son
body of Jesus, rather than give an accurate description of him. These glorified depictions of Christ are the ones typically
Wilfrid
media, said the the Bible cannot
merchandise sold
be interpreted as natural descrip-
found
tions.
Christian-related gift shops.
in
at
tomers which colour Jesus was. Haskell said he agrees that the colour and race of Jesus Christ are
who
worship Christianity. “I can’t read his mind, but based on what we know, I don’t think Jesus would have made a big deal about appearances.” Parks put it simply when he said Jesus transcends race. “It doesn’t matter what colour skin Jesus had, it was the man inside that mattered.”
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ered?
Parks said he agrees that Jesus would have likely been olivecoloured like any typical Jewish man of that era. “He was obviously Jewish and from the line of David. There is nothing in his genealogy that says he is any different.”
some
In
cultures,
nonwhite
depictions of Jesus Christ are
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senior
pastor
Benton Street Baptist Church Kitchener, said Jesus’ colour
at in
may
be a matter for personal belief.
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own
fashion
race,
have our ship of him." all
like to
As a
basis
Jesus
because we'd own owner-
for their decision.
New
Nation used a Christianity timeline to determine Jesus' skin colour as black.
According Ethiopian depicted descent,
newspaper. always Jesus from African and this form of to
the
Christianity
Christianity predates that of the
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solidify
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dismissed. Some people even consider ethnic portrayals as blasphemous. The problems some have with ethnic depictions of Jesus dates back to when the Nazis claimed that Jesus was not Jewish. Adolf Hitler argued that Jesus was a blond, Nordic individual of icized
hands and hairs white like wool, as white as snow.” However, in the very next verse.
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showers bring May colours
April SUMMER MCPHEE
By
News
— SPOKE, March 19, 2007
“The colours
are earth tone but
with a shimmer,” said Solis. “You
"Women feel they always have to keep up with the new trends to be attractive,” said is
Drug
a cosmetician at Shoppers
“Everyone wants
Mart.
who
Mariela Solis, to
feel
She said a
lot
women
of
important for them to
new
attend
notes
take
feel
it
is
know what
collections are for spring.
added
Solis artists
a
in
gloss colours are very
lip
A
lot
of copper, golds and
beiges are going to be coming in.”
lar for
spring than others,
women
watch what colours they’re using based on their eye still
need
to
colour.
colour
their
and shoe patterns,” said “They make it seem like more than just makeup, they make it seem like it’s fashion to wear.” She said if a natural, casual look is coming out then the makeup will sories Solis.
some people
Solis said
think
if
you have blue eyes you shouldn’t wear blue eye shadow. “It’s not that you wear blue, it’s a certain shade of blue you should avoid.” she said. like
“It’s
red lipstick, everyone
can wear red
lipstick, just not the
same shade.”
reflect that.
seen
certain
collections
the clothes are casual
makeup
be
then
will
and
earth
She added knowing what colours are going to
make
stand out the most
a
woman’s eyes
is
as simple as
(Photo by
Lisa Watier
is
one
of
Shoppers Drug Mart’s
makeup
first
lines to
come
Summer McPhee)
out with spring’s
new shades.
using the colour wheel.
tones.”
She
“The neutral.
She added even though certain
choices on clothing textures, acces-
the
winter season be popular into
will continue to
colours are going to be more popu-
and pictures because know what colours are and what the designers
“They even base
“I’ve
and
glosses have been
in the
makeup
are bringing out.
where
lip
very popular
shows and
of
lot
fashion
they want to
coming
them up.” She said
the spring.
attractive.”
the
can wear them casually, or dress
added
the
shadow
eye
colours for spring 2007 are purple,
grey and
green
with
a
tropical
island feel to them.
“Anything opposite to your eye is a contrast and is going to make your eyes look dramatic.” Diem Nguyen, who is a first-year
colour
business student at Conestoga, said most women love to know what’s in because it allows general
Who
to
maintain the image that
“If they feel dark skin
is
what’s
in
two weeks
there
“Stay."
be a graduation ceremony complete with a cake and certificates honouring those who have
“Lay down.”
passed.
will
To
“Don’t move.”
The words echo through where puppies and
class,
the
their par-
known as owners, learn commands so they can com-
ents, also
basic
municate
“Going
puppy
class
is
assum-
ing that you have a blank slate about puppies,” said the owner of
Pet Stop, a store located at
Doon I
600
commands
every
dog owner should know.” Pet Stop offers two evening classes, starting at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, with a flat rate of $125 for six sessions.
more
I’m teaching the parent,” said Mike Roy, the owner. “It’s
that
teach the parent
how
to teach
their puppies.”
(Photo by Samantha Saechao)
and Jacob, a border collie cattle dog, are the seniors of the Pet Stop class. They show examples of the basic movements to other dogs in the class. Peter, a border collie lab,
Come and Join
This
Pet
is
Stop’s
first
puppy
class and a total of six parents and their
are
12
least
received two sets of vaccinations.
The dog must and
puppies have registered. They
now
into their fourth
us in The Conestoga Dining
week of
Room
here at the Waterloo Campus.
also
wear
a leash
collar.
have reviews n’t
to at
missed a person doesworry since there are
the beginning of each
session.
“There’s
also
homework.”
said
Hospitality
Management Year 2
it."
to
any length to
she said.
“It's
assigned every week and
just to
go over what was taught
Roy. it’s
in the class."
Each week another basic is added to the previous basic command and by the end of the course, all one can hope for is that the puppy has learned to at least sit, if not all the basics that have been taught. The next classes will begin on Mondays starting April 2 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
To join or to find out more, Roy at 519-748-2333.
call
Kitchener boasts budget surplus By ROSS
ALDWORTH
class will prepare a four-course dinner for you.
Cutbacks to spending, unexpected tax revenue and a large return on investments have helped the City of Kitchener realize a $4.46 million operating fund surplus as of Dec. 31, 2006.
Though
the surplus
less than the projected
was
slightly
$4.6 million
predicted
2005.
ing.
Supplementary property taxes added $1.4 million to the total. Supplementary taxes are generated
in budget reports in August 2006. no one is complain-
“Obviously that,
I’m very pleased through prudent spending and
sound budgeting practices, staff has been able to realize a surplus,” chair of the city’s finance and cor-
porate services committee.
He
also
pointed out the fact that the surplus
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$400,000 in savings from vacant city staff positions and $833,000 in winter maintenance costs was saved due to fewer winter events. As well, the City’s investment income exceeded its $3.1 -million budget by $1.6 million due to interest rates that were almost 51 per cent higher in 2006 as compared to Nearly
resulted
said Councillor Berry Vrbanovic,
The
go
will
achieve
Village Rd. “In these classes
teach the basic
“I
puppy has to weeks old and
join a class, the
at
If a class is
better.
to a
be
considered attractive then
is
the dogs out?
training and in just
“Sit.”
and
women
society considers attractive.
let
SAMANTHA SAECHAO
By
them
helped city residents through improvements to services and reductions of taxes. “It’s always nice to realize a surplus, especially one that is tied significantly to staff doing more with less,” added Councillor John Smola, vice chair of the finance and corporate services committee. As a whole, city departments came in $1.2 million under budget.
directly
when ments
the City issues extra assessto properties that are
newly
constructed or have had improve-
ments made to them. The city does not budget for this revenue as it fluctuates greatly from year to year.
The surplus funds have been transferred to the city's tax stabilization reserve fund.
Money from
used to fund out-of-theordinary, usually one-time, expenthis
fund
is
ditures.
Additionally,
funds
are! often
transferred from the reserve fund to the operating budget to reduce the
amount of
tax dollars required to
fund the operations of the City.
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comes to matters of the heart you enjoy playing games to keep you entertained. While you keep reaching
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much
You enjoy talking as conis a good skill of yours.
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“We’ve been here
business where people will find
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on Collierbetween Bishop Street and Sheldon Drive. On one side of the building is Lennie B, a restaurant/
The
will
“I’ve heard of Lennie B, but I’ve never
year of a machine tool integrator
and builder apprenticeship Conestoga through ATS.
Hammer
Black’s
aspects of
key
is
in
all
life.
things are best
unspoken.
left
is
June 22
July 22
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December 22
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more or
trans-
less a sports bar
said.
is
a virtue you possess. listen to
an
argument or annoying noise and remain calm. How do you do it? When others ask, share your knowledge, everyone could use a little
more
to you. Numbers have meanings and you can immediately spot a good deal or wise choice.
easily
Don't be afraid to share this
may be
patience.
-
skill,
it
January 20
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for
pound
a
of
jumbo
You imagination keeps a childish charm to your ways as you
pain for you
have the ability to see things from a completely different perspective. Be cautious though, sometimes your imagination can overreact and leave you feeling
to help
out but you'd rather be the hero
than
the
helper.
high-handed,
it
Don't be too takes
a
of
lot
courage to ask for help.
February 19
will
you
accomplish? The last word in movies is usually the big climax of a ready-made relationship but reality
isn't
what you
-
to
do venues
scripted, be careful
say.
at
said.
to
be bringing
in
groups. We expect to put 3,000 to 4,000 people in the park-
name
'
ing lot.”
Black said the idea is to appeal to as many people as possible. “Thursday night we’re going to be spinning vinyl,” he said. “Friday nights will be a rock night. We want to cater Saturday nights to country western and on Sundays
said he hasn’t decidgoing to check Lennie B out for himself or wait until someone he knows tells him they like it. Black said he is pleased with business so far, but he understands it’s going to take time to grow. “It’s like anything else. You’ve got to advertise, you’ve got to do interviews and you’ll get the word out,” he said. “Once the word gets out and people know you’re here, they’ll come. If you build it, they will come.”
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if
he
is
By AARON
SCHWAB
Christie said the crowd’s reaction
March 9 and
marked the first annual GO! Music Festival .at multiple venues across uptown 10
life saver.
Intransit’s application to the festi-
to
the
point of self-neglect. While lending a helpful hand
is
a wonderful
characteristic
McCormick
ous
live
a third-year
journalism student holding
palm of her hand.
fate
heard there were a
lot
of
applications to play in the festival
and
band’s 45-minute set was
warmer than he had been expecting. “Lots of different people were out at the
show
that
may
not nor-
mally have been exposed to our style of music or the shows we normally play,” he said. “But we got an amazing amount of great energy from the crowd, during and after the
set.
We
received a ton of great
remarks from audience members, more than at an average show. “People seemed more compelled to approach us, both other bands and fans - there was a very sup-
portive and positive vibe through-
out the night.” Christie said
hosts
GO!
if
year, he’d definitely sign
“We would with
Goes On
the Beat
for a second consecutive
up again.
love to share the stage
some of K-W’s
best bands and
contribute even more to this
com-
munity.”
can be seen performing Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto with Vacuity on April 20, and at the Shadow in Guelph with Machete Avenue on April 30. For Intransit
live
at
the
more information on
Intransit, visit
www.intransitonline.com.
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was accepted.
“We is
his
to
Starlight
others but it's
hit
Go! Music Festival
you have, don't forget about yourself and your needs. You can't always be the
You enjoy helping sometimes so much
in the
he
Local rock band a
val
Tiffany
in the
music performances at the Lounge, Jane Bone, Duke of Wellington, Huether Hotel and the Fox and the Fiddle across the two nights, and featured over two dozen bands from the area. Mike Christie, vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Waterloo indie rock band Intransit, played on March 10 at the Fox and the Fiddle, and said he was flattered to hear
March 20
No matter the situation you always want the last word and the why? What
tour.
“We’re going
The festival, hosted by the Beat Goes On, consisted of simultane-
Pisces
August 23 September 22
exit,
Champion
Waterloo, and one Waterloo musician hopes it won’t be the last.
like a scared child.
Virgo
grand
Black said eventually he is going to bring in professional wrestling, professional boxing and the Ultimate Fighter
February 18
you are always willing
in the back,”
-
You like giving but don't like when people ask. Donating to the less fortunate isn't a
summertime
portable trailers and bringing big
Aquarius
August
22
as
to do.”
a wise investment.
Leo July 23
of business come
are
many people
‘There’s so
much
“We’re going
free pool,” he said.
can’t get any place in town, and
Investments are right up your alley as matters
we
living here, but there’s not very
’em poker and
wings.” Patience
so frustrating that
“It’s
with free darts, free Texas hold
$4.99
Unlike many, you can
any
Hammer
“We have
January 19
feels
growing so quickly but all the Tim (Photo by Natalie Anderson) city keeps building are Hortons and townhouses,” he Len Black, owner of the Mirage,
from the other location. opened his new bar, Lennie B, on Lennie B opened March 3 and March 3 in Cambridge. Black said they have been quite “It’s
Capricorn
he
lacking
is
at
nightlife.
busy.
Cancer
said
Cambridge
and Chantel. Black said he expects Ty-Chant to be open by the end of March. Eventually the Mirage will open in the back part of the building, ferred
been there,” said Josh is in his second-
Hammer, who
become a dance club
but not until the licence
to be spread-
ing interest.
other side
after
The word seems
ing through the city and spark-
currently under construction
is
it’s
we’re moving to the
if
other side of town.”
complex” MacMillan,
While information can be good, you need to remember that some
communication
in the enter-
years,” he said. “It’s the sort of
“entertainment
versation
refined as
not worried that
tainment business for 12 or 13
opening what
is
an
called
time.
it
is
affect his business.
location in
with your words. Don't lose this
keep
said he
not as
new
into the
tion or get yourself out of trouble
ability, rather
in
move
called Ty-Chant,
usually at the
first
you. We’re only a block over,
and
you often say wrong
Just like a child,
is
easily
bringing
He
kids, Tyler
skill;
bar’s
was a success, between 50 and 60
Blackshop, currently located in the west Galt area, plans to
tavern/nightclub.
"
the
night
moving his establishment off of a main street in Cambridge will
owners of The Blackshop Restaurant in Cambridge. The
Sagittarius
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June 2
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to the
said
karaoke people.
Black sold the Hespeler Road
October 23
November
the
Cambridge’s nightlife may be looking up, as Len Black, owner of the Mirage in Cambridge, looks to fill' the void left by Fiddler’s Green and the Lit Big Horn. building that housed the Mirage
-
karaoke.”
Black
Scorpio
revenge.
Gemini H
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Revenge is often attached to you as you are not one to let others get away with their wrong doings. While ensuring those you love are not huit, do not huit others and
become
we have
it
something better don't be if you end up losing.
for
Taurus April 20
When
nightlife
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By NATALIE
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be your tag
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19,
Lennie B livens up
2007
19,
SPOKE, March
we were happy
solid area,”
know
to play with a
group of bands from the he said.
Window to start,
“It’s
awesome
to
you’re being recognized by
your community for your music.”
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Phantom absolutely By ANNELISE THOMPSON
throughout the production and you can't help but
Somehow given
at
a
the
Phantom of
the
standing
ovation
He
character.
end of a recent Opera performance
love with the
fall in
brings
him when he showed no com-
adequately express the appreciation felt by every member
heart truly bleeds for
of the audience. I, along with everyone else
passion to me!”
did
not
theatre,
was hooked
of
sense
a
humanity to the tormented genius. There is no “bad guy” and your shouts, “the world
and
was
you can’t help but
who
voice
is
Sarah Lawrence and
tom has written
of Christine
1
had the pleas-
Don Juan
Lawrence perform.
my
breath
away with
truly feel the passion these
love scene
and
astonishing accuracy
made
instrumentals
Michael
role, but
ing
needs
where
a
is
It
Raoul
who
Gillis,
to
throughout
thought that
work on
Cameron
Inc.
his
Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by: Charles Hart
his pac-
His
ballads.
down went
thanks to the attentiveness of the
The only criticism of the producwas the casting of Kate Wray
had ever heard but the true angel of music was John Cudia who played the phantom. Cudia’s voice flawlessly and fluently flows from forceful to faint
by:
Mackintosh and the Really Useful Theatre Company
plays
conductor.
1
Presented
Starring: John Cudia, Marni
Rabb and Michael
Gillis
most, but that was
unnoticed by
the arias with
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
entirely of lyrics
speeding up and slowing
I
two char-
Raoul, was picture perfect for the
the full-
she had the most beautiful voice
dur-
helplessly watches from his balcony seat.
1
opera,
It is
acters have for each other.
ness of her fermatas.
As Laurence sang
own
for his
the Triumphant.
ing this performance where you can
She was perfectly cast as the innocent and naive chantress and she was able to make us feel empathetic to her tainted and twisted relationship with the phantom. But the icing on the cake was the power, parameter and perfection that was her voice. She hit every note in every range effortlessly and took
a doubt the best have ever seen, and I feel truly blessed to have experienced this masterpiece first hand. Bravo!
production
from the moment he
incredible
and vocals
seamlessly held the entire pro-
was without
It
Cudia’s
is
duction together.
fall in
love with the character.
And though
music of the night
a result of the brilliance that
incredible skills of the conductor,
and
out the production
Daae is shared between Marni Rabb and ure of seeing
Giry,
Lloyd Webber, Sarah Lawrence, John Cudia and the
forceful to faint through-
ear.
role
Meg
Andrew
from
fluently flows
appears on stage until curtain call, he takes the show by storm during his fiery duet with Laurence on The Point of no Return, a song the phan-
The
short, the
In
Cudia’s voice flawlessly
with intricate details that pleased the as the score
During her duet with Laurence in the Angel of Music, she was off key, making audience members cringe and wince. But since this is the fourth pro-
opera.
off night.
after the first
The sets were all richly decorated and drew you into the production
much
quite apparent
hopefully she was just having an
magically before our eyes.
pleased the
was
it
her background was ballet and not
duction she has played
in the
few minutes of the production. As soon as the Phantom of the Opera melody started in the overture, and the chandelier began to rise, 1 had goosebumps all over my skin. As the melody continued the set transformed from a broken down auction house to the lavish stage setting of a 19th century opera house
eye as
vocals, but
‘phan’tastic
Based on the novel Fantome de I’Opera
‘Le by:
Gaston Leroux
tion
Meg Giry. Wray attempted to handle the complexities of the score during her brief but essential
as
Where: The
Princess
of
Wales Theatre (Internet photo)
Joseph nothing short of amazing
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was opening night and Centre was the canvas as the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat the Square
painted a musical masterpiece for
5 minutes in
8.
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legend
kept the Kitchener crowd singing,
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Prepping
Moksha yoga heating up By KRISTIN GR1FFERTY
referred to,
is
it
tures
What
better
feeling
there,
is
from your
than having the sweat
brow dripping down every inch of you as you contort your body and soul into challenging positions for the sake of your well-being? Some may argue against this, but for many, this new feeling is something they strive for on a basis.
daily
And how
this
is
achieved? a
It’s
new phenomenon
moksha yoga, and
gaining
is
it
many
popularity with
called
very loyal
followers.
Moksha yoga,
or “hot yoga” as
is
a series of pos-
and positions
tised in a heated studio.
The
The room temperature
is
set at
40 C.
used to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles while detoxifying the body and ridding it of all negative enerseries
ing and centring the body.
that are prac-
gy-
With several different types of classes, for beginners and the advanced, moksha yoga is more
antly surprised.
who practises hot yoga in Toronto, said there is a sense of calm and accomplishment that comes with practising regularly.
“When
heard about hot
first
I
similar to regular yoga, the
thought it would be too overwhelming to be able to centre myself while in such a hot room,” said Garneau. “But the heat really helps me focus on myself and what my body is doing.”
added element of extreme heat causes the individual to focus on the body itself, as well as breath-
Merissa Wallace, a newcomer to the practise, said she was worried she wouldn’t be able to handle the
some
physically challenging than
might believe. While the positions and poses are
yoga,
I
“The room
By ALEX MCNANNEY Intramural
a
is
little
intense,”
she admitted. "But after one class,
was dying to go back and really work on my poses.” According to believers, moksha yoga can help heal many ailments I
including
headaches,
stress,
insomnia, depression, poor digestion, constipation and weight loss. For those who are looking for something outside the conventional workout, visit www.mokshayoga.ca.
And
for
playoffs
pressures of the heat while learning the poses, but she was pleas-
Michaud Garneau,
Instructor
is
— Page 15
2007
19,
as they say at the
end of
each session, namiste.
sports
Conestoga
at
College are gearing up for the playoffs.
Brooms and week
D.
In ice hockey, the
Snap-One-Off are
tied after
Both
six action atop the standings.
teams have a 5-0-
record for 11
1
points each. a
In
for
tie
are
third
R
the
Northstars and S. Predators, with 4-
2-0 records. Coulter Eastwood
is
leading the league in scoring with
10 goals and nine assists, while
Dan
Gregorio of the
sec-
ond
with
Predators
S.
nine
is
and eight
goals
assists.
In ball
hockey there
is
also a tie for
the lead.
Local tournament aiming for Guinness record By
MEGHAN KRELLER
the City of
books
tradition
Waterloo
may
in the
put
record
play quick,
this spring.
The 22nd annual Roadbreakers Road Hockey Tournament is shooting to make the Guinness Book of World Records and officially be recognized as the
hockey tournament
The
324 teams
in
order to
obtain the record. (Internet photo)
just
“I
thought
it
was so
we had to check and see.”
incredible
Shelley Lawrence,
past but we’ve never actually gone for the record,” said Lawrence.
reached, almost 1,300 kids will play simultaneousIf the
ly in the first
Roadbreaker committee
Lawrence
its
Roadbreakers committee ber Shelley Lawrence
make
it
is
round of four-on-four. said even before
checking the facts, she knew the tournament had to be the largest of
member
they can
target
is
mem-
confident
happen.
kind.
“I just
ble
in the
was so incredicheck and see,” she
thought
we had
way
communi-
to get the
going for a record creeven more excitement, said Lawrence.
ty together,
ates
“Now
that the kids
and communi-
ty are excited about
way
a great
it’s
it,
everyone working together and get Waterloo in the
to
to the
tournament has never waned, growing steadily from hardly any participants
should pay
more than 300
to
Command
is
17-5
a
games
Third are the Rusty Trombones
16-8 and fourth are the Shooters at
Proceeds from the tournament go The Central Ontario
Riding a
Stables,
The Over Nets
the Night just
ing to children with disabilities.
218
who
also the fund
is
for
tor
Pride
Stables,
said
the
Roadbreakers tournament usually raises about $20,000 which is used to sponsor children for the program and for the general upkeep of the farm.
Hawks
are
two points behind
are
welcome
to
register until April 2 at a cost of
are in
third at 15-3
is
on
at
first
their tails,
Team
at 16-2.
and the Norfolk
Elite are in fourth at 12-5-1.
The Over Nets have had a potent offence in getting to the top, scoring a whooping 936 points.
And
in soccer, the Dirty
and Norfolf
Cheats
Elite are tied at the. top
with 3-0-2 records each. In third are Kirchoff’s
Teams of four
.5
with a 17-2 record for 34 points, but
Kitchener-based organization that
Lawrence,
1
Volleyball also has a tight race at the top.
provides therapeutic horseback rid-
manager and volunteer co-ordina-
is
second with a 16-7 mark.
in
14-9.
Crew
at 2-
and fourth is Get Rec’d at 2-3. Nathan Bradshaw is leading the 1-2
$100 per team. For more information regarding
offence for the Dirty Cheats, scoring
registration
ROGERS I 0 1
other
or
inquiries
general visit
four times to lead the league.
Your World Right
www.roadbreakers.ca
Now
I
Top 10
goons’ antics
for
charge with
the kids play hard.”
get
to
The community’s response
it
mean, who else does this?” Although the tournament in itself
NHL teams
a great
books,” she said.
said. “I
“We’ve had enough teams
is
Rusty Manor
ball.
the
behind
Program/Pride
University of Waterloo, will need to register
dodge
In
leading
record. K.
Development
event, held April 28 at the
fourth with a 3-2-1 record.
about having fun,” said Lawrence. “Everything is calm but
to
world.
game
the winners advance. “It’s
biggest street in the
made up of boys and 15. The kids non-contact games and
are
ages eight to
girls,
the Architects
day six. In third are the Domers at 42 and the Hasty Passion Flak'ies are
teams, said Lawrence,
Teams
A community
Team Corrupt and
are tied with 5-1 records after
RealTrax™ ring tunes What do New York Ranger tough guy, Ryan Hollweg, and Toronto
1
considering one
is
meal
the top blue-
that
and second leading scorer for his team and one is a career
tims of vicious attacks.
He Opinion
New
of
Now we
Jersey
Devil
have
all
seen stick work
we saw from
Chris
NHL
came
in the past.
The
down
hard but fair on him, slapping Simon with a minimum sentence of 25 games, the longest in terms of games in league history.
The
latter
incident, however,
is
the one that really rattled me, and
made me question Hollweg was the unlucky two-handed slash
a lot of league
recipi-
policies. Janssen isn’t really
to the
you would
of Islander toughguy Chris Simon, and what a shot it was. I mean it would’ve made Babe Ruth proud. Only a few days
er” in the
Maple Leaf blue-liner Tomas Kaberle was the unfortu-
that
nate target of a late-hit
ry of total penalty minutes,
ent of a
face courtesy
previous
from the
the Leafs are without one of their
-
trust
me
He
season whether he plays or not. So,
I
is is
wrong with
it,
is
the
the
everything
NHL
the type of player
today.
who
has
exactly one purpose in the game,
enforcer and former Guelph Storm Cam Janssen.
Simon
mean, let’s face it, the guy is a few french fries short of a happy meal.”
guy is short of a happy know, I went to
face
to hurt the other team’s best play-
elbow
similar to what
“I
let’s
school with him.
liner
American Hockey League grinder who is near the bottom of his team in points this season. However, the two were kindred spirits earlier this month as they were both vic-
mean,
I
a few french fries
Maple Leaf defenceman Tq#nas Kaberle have in common? Not a lot
89.
what
refer to as a “star play-
NHL. To date, he has played 86 games and has recorded one goal and zero assists and has a grand total of 17 shots. The thing stands out about his career
NHL stats
is
that
under the categoit
says*
ers.
The
set to
is
thing that has
worked
the
into such a frenzy is Kaberle is the exact opposite type of player. He is second only to Mats Sundin on the Leafs with 49 points and only 8 penalty min1
utes.
for
the
last
few
games,
Toronto has had to play without their best defenceman, while he has been out of the lineup due to a concussion and a bad case of the spins. The league handed down a three-game suspension to Janssen, a penalty which was far too lenient.
What purpose goes a little something like this. Let’s take this whole Kaberle situation for examI
ple.
Through no
fault
of their own,
turn,
in
make $2.28 the
New
He
million this
Jersey
$2.28 million
Week 1
.
2.
Devils
should have to sit out any number of players whose salaries add up to
Kaberle returns It’s as simple as that. What’s fair is fair. Why should one team have to play with a disadvanto
Leaf nation
So,
highest paid players in Kaberle.
4.
Akon
Go Getta -
until
action.
Don’t Matter -
3.
of March 5
Cupid's Chokehold - Gym Class Heroes
(R. Kelly
Chorus)
Young Jeezy
Irreplaceable Beyonce
-
5.
It's -
6.
Not Over
Daughtry
Lips of an Hinder
Angel
-
because another team goes headhunting? You can bet dollars to hockey pucks the New Jersey Devils did not miss Cam Janssen while he served his three-game suspension, but I can guarantee, the Leafs will miss Kaberle, especially while in the midst of a very tight Eastern Conference playoff tage
race.
All that being will
said,-
however,
it
never happen. League com-
missioner Gary
Bettman would
argue a solution such as the one I suggested would hurt the game by not showcasing the leagues’ stars
much as possible. Hmm, maybe we should send Cam Janssen to
as
talk to him.
7.
On The -
8.
Hotline
Pretty Ricky
This
Is
Why
I'm Hot (Chorus)
MIMS 9
.
What Goes Around / Comes Around -
10.
Justin Timberlake
You -
Lloyd
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2007
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