Easter
Champions crowned
extravaganza
Humane
teams
Intramural volleyball
society’s
spike
it
up
at finals.
Barkfast fundraiser features dogs
shapes and sizes.
of
Monday,
April 16,
Athletes honoured MVP and coaches’ awards handed out at Conestoga Athletic Awards Banquet.
all
2007
A
newsroom
learning
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
for
journalism students
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
39th Year
— No. 14
CSI jumps on Facebook
bandwagon By CHRISTOPHER MILLS As
Conestoga
government, it is keep up with the lat-
a student
important to
STUDENTS INC
|
est trends in order to better relate
and communicate with stu-
to
dents.
speak for the entire population of students,” he said.
That is precisely why CSI has begun using Facebook to interact with students. CSI president-elect Roxy Stanciu recently set up a group on the popular social networking site to provide students with a convenient forum to voice their questions
and concerns. “Facebook allows the CSI to
communicate
with
students
something we have never been able to do before,” CSI president Matt Jackson said.
which
instantly
is
Jackson said CSI cannot force students to vote.
“In
a
to see
“That being said, CSI makes every it can to encourage students to vote using such methods as advertising in the Spoke, Facebook, mass e-mails to all students, posting on college computers
when
students log
by several students about using Facebook to open up the lines of communication.
to suggestions
a
is
very
their relationship with the students
posters around the
feedback
or
ideas,” he said. that
“This is an idea never been brought
to
not been
may have CSI had we
communi-
cating with students on Facebook.”
Another benefit to using Facebook is that it allows CSI to immediately address the concerns of environmentally conscious stu-
“By
communicating Fac^xiok there is no use of erl^w,
on paper,
Jackson said. “In turn, we’re beginning to help the environment.”
The
etc.”
site
has also been host to
questions regarding the recent CSI elections.
elections
For the
were
first
time, the
held
online.
According to CSI, 434 votes were cast from 5883 eligible students. One Facebook user, known as Steven C, expressed concern over whether such a small number of voters equaled fair representation for
all
students.
large
among
how
is always open from students on
improve existing process-
to
CSI and
alas
you
Conestoga No. Conestoga College
time
for 9th
1
“Facebook allows the CSI to communicate with students instantly which is something we have never been able to do before.” Matt Jackson,
Last
week
it
was announced
“Over the next year there will likely be lots of discussion around how we can have students more engaged in elections and the stuJackson said despite the low voter turnout, he and CSI feel the online elections were a success. “Since the online voting works so well and leaves no room for error, I online
we
of governors representative.
“These elections took place
week without giving
top.
the students
campaign platform, there was no option for students to even write a campaign,” he said. “The two students who ran simply their
mation on
Basically
students
to vote for their repre-
they
we
who
public college in
Key Performance
Indicator
(KPI) surveys, making it the ninth straight year. These surveys have only been administered for nine years,
meaning no other Ontario 1
position.
of 88.5, the best
among
the 21 col-
In the graduate satisfaction survey,
85.1
Conestoga came per
cent
Collegiale
La
after
(86.6
third
in
per
at
in
Ottawa
gy and the three institutes of technology and advanced learning.
(85.8 per cent) in North Bay. In employer satisfaction, Conestoga was ninth with 93.3 per cent of employers being satisfied, and in student satisfaction the college was
outside
professional
research firms conduct the
KPI
sur-
veys annually for the province’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
administered
Four independently surveys measure
fifth,
Canadore
and
College
with 80.6 per cent satisfied.
“These
results
commitment
flow from our
to quality,
said in a press release.
He added that the graduate employment numbers are especially significant.
“Preparing our graduates with the and determination
skills, attitudes
make the successful transition employment is why we are here. To lead the province in this to
into
area for three
consecutive years speaks volumes.”
Cite
cent)
leges of applied arts and technolo-
relevance
Tibbits also said he hopes that this record
of excellence will result
growth in facilities, enrolment and programming, in order to serve in
this region properly.
“We want
to be the best polytech-
nic institute
we
possibly can be for
students, employers and the
munity. If
we can
com-
obtain the sup-
port to help us grow,
we can
reach
that goal.”
Himmelman plans her retirement
they were,
running, etc.”
There comes a time in everyone’s when they encounter someone
why
During
they view
way
and makes them a better person. The impact they have is beyond description. Monica Himmelman, Conestoga College’s alumni relations and annual fund officer, is such a person. Himmelman will be retiring by the end of the calendar year. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the beginning of my second year at the college. I began writing for Spoke and was given my first beat
my
first
interview with her,
her energy was electric, her passion
life
special. This person alters the this
running a chance to give
up.
satisfaction.
the
and excellence, and are testimony the praiseworthy efforts and expertise of our faculty and staff,” Conestoga president John Tibbits to
will continue
Jackson compared CSI’s elec-
signed
On
pied the No.
the
voting,”
tions to those for the student board
were asked
and student
college or institute has ever occu-
1
Ontario, according to results from
he said. “This method of voting is also very environmentally friendly.”
who were
employment, graduate employer satisfaction
graduate
graduate employment survey, 95 per cent of 2005-06 Conestoga graduates were employed six months after graduation, the best of any Ontario public college or institute measured. This is the third consecutive year and the fourth time in five years that Conestoga has been at the
Two
dent union,” he said.
anticipate
that
again been
Composite results from the independent KPI surveys has Conestoga with an overall average
CSIpresident
use
nine for
satisfaction,
rated the No.
to
is
nine.
the college has once
es.
sentative without having any infor-
“7.4 per cent of the student population voted for
mouth,
school,
Jackson said CSI
would
dents.
Conestoga Students Inc. held its first Wing Off championship on April 11, with students competing $200 in prize money. Competitors had to eat as many wings as they could in 10 minutes. See Page 12 for the winners and more photos.
for
others.”
“One example of this is the suggestion made by students to put CSI suggestion boxes up around the college so that students could
(Photo by Leanne Mountford
These competitors weren’t chicken
notices on
of
banners about elections
themselves.
anonymous
in,
word
website,
cost-effective
method of communicating as there are no costs attached,” he said. Jackson said students have already started using Facebook to make recommendations to CSI about improving operations and
leave
CSI
effort
the
“It
the
100 per cent of
students turn out to vote but that is very unlikely to happen,” he said.
CSI to continually improve our communication with students and Facebook provided a new forum for us to do so.” Jackson said CSI was contacted goal of
“It is the
world,
perfect
would love
life
was encouraging and her attitude was uplifting. I couldn’t help but be
Vanessa
and
excited
Butler
thrilled
work and build a
to
begin
to
relationship with
Monica.
Himmelman
Opinion
birthday on
— alumni tion was, affairs?
affairs.
initial
what the heck
My
other than
Himmelman lege
My
beat contact
is
reac-
alumni
was none
Monica Himmelman. has worked at the col-
for eight
and a half years.
celebrated her 60th
March
17 and
was
eli-
of March 31. When I asked her when she plans on retiring, she said, “By the end of gible
to
retire
as
the calendar year, but I’m not in
any hurry.”
Continued on Page 2
News
Himmelman a Now ...with Random
deep thoughts Conestoga College
questions answered by
How do you
deal with
random students
exam
stress ?
volunteer for
located
office
is
floor
of
the
want
is
When Himmelman's
although she can’t play herself. “I’m not smart enough that way. I’m better at word games,” she said. She and her husband. Larry, to whom she has been married for
mother of two
teenage boys and very active in many community organizations. She is a native of this area, having
attended Wilson Avenue
“Find lots of penguins.”
Amber Thomas, first-year office administration
years, have a cottage on Sparrow Lake near Muskoka where Himmelman plans on taking up kayaking this summer.
31
Public
School and Eastwood collegiate and graduated from the social services program at Conestoga College in
“I'm a diehard paddler, took lessons a long time ago.” she said. I
1970.
Upon
From the moment you meet Himmelman you can’t help but
(Photo
Monica Himmelman,
ships.
annual fund attended high volunteered with the
she
YMCA
helpKitchener- Waterloo ing youth with homework after
Zach “Superman
”
school.
Her career
in social servic-
es started with the City of Waterloo in 1970, then with the Regional
by the end cle,” said
of the
the
hill.
calendar year.
the hill you walk around choose your
if this is
if
not,
You have
to
Himmelman volunteer
to
to
with a
new agency which supports
She
Himmelman. “You have
to die on,
retirement continue
plans
seniors.
and
officer, is retiring
to ask yourself
want
Butler)
the col-
lege’s alumni relations
When Himmelman
“Buy a case of Coke. Not Pepsi. Drink it. Oh, and eat and sleep.”
by Vanessa
notice her interest in working with others and building friend-
school
not volun-
you can find her enjoying one of her many pastimes. She likes to garden and she takes her mother-in-law to play bridge,
on the second Student Client
the
you
battles
to take part in.”
teering,
Services Building.
Himmelman
and the
battles
Continued from Page 2 You would never guess Monica’s age. She is a petite woman who dresses stylishly and carries herself with grace and class. She also has a smile as big as the sun. Her
life
will
be
missed and
will
always be remembered as a dynamic and compassionate woman dedicated to her family and friends. Her personality
inviting
whelming joy istics that
and
over-
for life are character-
make
her
who
she
is.
of Waterloo as an income maintenance supervisor in
Municipality
Thomas,
1973. “I
first-year accounting
said
loved
it,
it
was a
great career,”
Himmelman.
She worked with the Ministry of
Community and
“Kung-fu sparring or a punching bag.” Nick Raphael, third-year civil
engineering
Social Services in
Waterloo on a part-time contract while her children were little. continues to volunwith various organizations such as Conestoga College, United Way and RAISE Home Support. “Never underestimate the power you have and the impression you
Himmelman teer
make when volunteering, said Himmelman. Himmelman has had a long history of contributing to the commuShe has sat on the Kitcheneras a board memWaterloo ber, served as president of the neighbourhood preschool and
nity.
YMCA
“I
just study.”
taught pre-natal classes. She has also volunteered with United Way since 1988, working on their annufundraising drives, and is al
Jenn Bowman, first-year
presently
a
member and
board
of the grants committee which considers jtew agency
chair
accounting
requests for financial support. At Conestoga she has served as chair of the social services pro-
gram advisory committee, which provides
“Eat, laugh
and
enjoy.”
Vinay Kohoi,
first-year
accounting
a
link
for
faculty
to
employees in the community. In 1990 she formed the alumni association and served as founding
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president of the association until 1995. The association has raised
funds for program development
and scholarships for the current students of the college as well as providing alumni services and sup-
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porting the college in many ways. “Somehow was put here to do 1
something, someone guided me,” said Himmelman. “I’ve been so
“Drink a
lucky.
lot.”
I
ve spoken up about things
that weren't right."
has a theory about should be adopted by many. In her everyday life, Himmelman, like many of us, faces challenges. Things don't
Himmelman
Justin Barrs,
second-year office administration
life
that
always go as planned and sometimes she hits a bump in the road. “You have to ask yourself what’s going to happen if this doesn’t
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SPOKE,
2007
April 16,
— Page 3
Show me *the money Students can earn cold,
hard cash By
used books
for
CARA LICHTY
it.
although
it
be a smaller per-
will
centage.
Students are
being offered
Mary Andraza,
an
manager
the
at
excellent opportunity to get back
the college's bookstore, said
some of
be nice for the students to get some
the
money
that they doled
out on school supplies.
From
money
April 25 to 27 students can
any of their textbooks that they no longer need at the bookstore
hand
in
it
will
before the
right
summer.
sell
“This sale
win-win
a
is
situa-
tion,” she said.
and, in turn, receive cash.
“Not only can students get cash
Nebraska Books, a company from the United States, is coming to buy back students’ books. Some of the textbooks will be resold at Conestoga’s bookstore. Company
for their books, but they will have
the option on whether or not they
want
representatives will also be scouting out books they need for their
condition,
used book warehouse.
course.
you
back a book that will be useful to the college’s bookstore, on average, you will receive sell
50 per cent of what you initially paid for your book. If you sell a book that the college doesn’t need, you can still get back money if Nebraska Books will take
Pressure cooker
\_
During the sale the buyers will buy back your book despite its
If
(Photo by Aaron Schwab)
buy used books next
to
year.”
within
reason,
of
Dan Cook and Andrea Hunter practise measuring blood presE-wing on April 11. Cook said an optimal blood pressure reading is 120
First-year practical nursing students
sure at a over 80.
clinic set
up
in
the
Even if your old books look worn out or even have writing in them they will be accepted for
cash. If
you are interested
money
getting
in
your used textbooks, you can find the buyers booth set up outside the bookstore’s for
entrance.
Peer helpers make a difference By PEGGY O’NEILL
teer at Conestoga.
He wanted Have you ever been
become
to
a volunteer
helping out another student by peer
because he wanted to be a part of something special and be a college
tutoring?
ambassador.
who
Those
interested in
were
intrigued
attended a peer appreciation open
house on April 4. The event was held by the Learning Commons and had approximately 70 people in attendance. Drinks and light snacks were provided. During the open house, peer helpers and leaders received a certificate of recognition and peer volunteers
received
well as a small
The
first
a
as
certificate
in
know
lings first
when my older sibcame to Canada, it was that
contributions peer helpers
academic and student
make at
life
college.
Melissa Turner, peer services coordinator for eight years, said the celebration has been held for
many
port network to help,” he said. in
tant.
"Each year peer helpers assist hundreds of Conestoga students through tutoring, learning groups
way
a
I
know where
scenario of the year on April
Brown,
being a
to continue
tion he gets
from helping someone
else. “I
love being able to see the suc-
cess of the other students and the
smile on their faces after been of some help. Then I’ve
really
made an
I
I
have
Offers
EXCLUSIVE
know
GROUP BUYING POWER
impact,” he
said.
at
Tuner thinks that the peer tutors Conestoga are so important
because many students need help and support during their time at college.
“Peer helpers
at
Conestoga help
demic and personal success,” she
K
students achieve both aca-
Contact .
Local
tutoring
options for students
experiencing difficulty, such as peer conversation partners for stu-
said.
dents for
whom
English
is
a second
“Peer helping
is
about students
helping students, which
is
a
To
new
Samuel Toma, a second-year human services foundations stu-
the Student Life Centre in
a peer conversation volun-
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dent,
power-
Judy at
for a no-obligation
Toll-free
ent
Kim Wideman
peer tutor because of the satisfac-
said.
differ-
T.J. Ball,
9.
“So
many
many
for their final
they are
and conversation partners,” she Peer services offers
for action
to right, Kelly Walkey, Christopher
coming from.”
the efforts students
help their peers are impor-
and Mark Brown prepare
left
they had a great program and sup-
to
the
Ready paramedic students,
hard for them to speak English, but
Toma wants April has been
designated as peer appreciation week, to recognize the significant
mai^to
“I
(Photo by Anne/ise Thompson)
First-year
learn.
gift.
week
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He added he also wanted to become a volunteer because when he was young he had people who were there to support and help him
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April 16,
Commentar
2007
Lottery scandal
a rude awakening Lottery and Ontario residents are demanding the Ontario tetaileis dishonest Gaming Corporation be more vigilant, after winnings. their of cheated hundreds of lottery winners out paid out tens of millions of dollars It is estimated that the OLG in lottery
winnings to
retailers, hospitals
and social piograms
over the years.
A Game of Trust, provincial ombudsman than the OLG was “fixated on profit rather
In his report,
Martin said service and was rude and inept"
Andre public
dealing with complaints fiom
in
the public.
report also had 23
The
recommendations aimed
at
restoring
public trust in the lottery system. of the The most notable point called for independent oversight
OLG's
lotteries.
operaIndependent oversight of the OLG’s casinos and slots Gaming and Alcohol tions is already being done by the
Commission. all Premier Dalton McGunity has already voted to implement s to say the OLG will what but recommendations, of Martin's
come
clean?
Who
watchdog of the province now recommendations?
will be the
delivered his
More
importantly,
who
Martin has
that
can the people trust?
othei After news of the OLG s scandal made headlines, provinces began examining their systems as well. “province’s lottery British Columbia recently found that their the general pubthan more times corporation was winning six lic”
according to the Toronto
And
in
New Brunswick
the
to launch a
ombudsman wants
hand, it is crudely comforting to know our province the only one with a corrupt gaming system. the other hand, we, the naive citizen, have had a rude awak-
On one
are disgusted that our
gaming corporations
are turning a
deaf ear to the cries of outrage and frustration of our neighbours, friends and loved ones. Who knows which one of us will turn out to be the next Bob
Edmonds?
We shudder at the memory of the 78-year-old cancer patient who was cheated out of $250,000. Our massive distrust ot the retaillottery system and our disgust at the callousness of some ers
is is
It
more. Hopefully then they ing
our lifelong desires when the trade industry and ers,
to
may
oversee just be
its
an independent phone call or meet-
operations.
one drop
Each
letter,
in the bucket, but
you can create an overflow
with enough drops
who
its
fore,
we
one
dual satisfaction with what
do not have. Can't we
As
in the
always
which decep-
tively grants us happiness.
As
a North American,
and bred consumer, but
by the
fact that
1
am a bom am comam able to 1
1
seldom
I
do and
comfort-
Materialism seems to false sense
of sameness
greater society, yet
it
elicit a
among
propels us to
compete with our neighbours terms of size and quantity. simply refuse to submit
rapacity. If
to obtain every concrete item?
minimalist means to ensure
We need to slow ourselves down and determine whether we are
lifelong pursuits
hours
working long, ardu-
in
Canada
is
increasing by
one and a half per cent annually in the wake of consumer demand and
1
it
there are no
am
means
in
to
resorting to
come
bounds as
my
to fruition,
to
what
1
willing to sacrifice.
As we,
the consumers, are
engrossed by the unyielding lust for tangible possessions, it begs the question:
is
materialism the
trade industry growth.
new boundless epidemic, dividing families, straining resources and
hours escalate,
causing us to become estranged
how
it
As working we must recognize
will affect other important
welcome
Spoke welcomes
live
ous hours. According to Statistics Canada, the total average working
pursuit of
in
most products
ably and humbly, simply enjoying life, even if it means not being able
truly content
same, living largely in servitude to the avid plotting of omnipotent advertisers,
material
1
advertis-
identities.
are
am wary of the
1
when to deliberately avoid them. By doing so, have
our empirical dreams, have a stranglehold on
consumers,
of
a parent's lack
to his or her tamily, espe-
tailored to children
trends and
to
to
will not bridge a
encourage family interaction.
sub-
recognize myself as one, and there-
Letters are
Opinion
dictate to us our “needs.”
our lives and our
forted
that will require action.
we
it
chasm caused by devotion
video
temporarily satiate a
cially considering
all,
Fulfilling our superficial needs, as
the next material fad
will look into appointing
Featherstone
mit to the relentless pressures of
time to seek the justice
MP
child, but
Holly
obligation to ourselves in terms ot
seems
are entitled to.
the
our individual selves. our moral 1 believe we overlook
opposed
we
game may
needy and greedy in North America, but frankly, we are losing touch with the importance of
warranted.
Forcing Duncan Brown, CEO of the OLG, into retirement with a cushy severance package of $720,000 is not enough. or MPP and showing your By contacting your local support of the ombudsman’s report we can send a message to the OLG that says we refuse to be taken advantage of any-
body
now commonplace among
A new
spent with family.
SUV
the purchase of a tantalizing
namely time
facets of our lives,
acquisition of a cellphone or
family intimacy and, above
ening.
We
The are
probable.
On
materialism an epidemic?
Is
Star.
showed probe into Atlantic Lottery Corp. after an internal report statistically than more retailers are winning prizes 10 per cent
isn’t
the OLC. Ontario needs a watchdog with teeth to scrutinize
from our values and ideals?
Spoke is
letters to the
College published and produced weekly by the journalism students of Conestoga
should be signed and include the name and telephone number of the writer. Writers will be
editor. Letters
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News
SPOKE,
April 16,
2007
— Page 5
Pamper pour pet
#
dog wash perfect
Self-service
for fidos of all sizes
By BECKY SHARPE Have you ever just come home from walking your dog and he ends up shaking mud all over your floors?
Then you have
to
go
to
your bath-
tub and lean over the side awk-
wardly while trying to bathe him. Linda Frazao, owner of the Pet
Emporium 8 Queen
at
in St.,
Cambridge, located has a new and spe-
wash
to allow for
your
pets’ per-
sonal comfort,” says Frazao. “This
dog wash centre -opening up in a few short weeks where owners can come and wash their
way your dog won’t be touched by unknown hands and they can enjoy
own
The service costs $18. “Once you’ve cleaned, dried and paid for your dog you’re free to
cialized
pets.
The tubs
centre features three special small,
-
medium and
large
for the various sizes of dogs.
-
The
tubs are easily filled with clean,
warm water and
a handy side lad-
der allows for bigger dogs,
who
can't be picked up, to walk
up to their bath. Frazao provides owners with an all-natural dog safe shampoo.
After your dog is clean you’ll be provided with a blow dryer and brush so you can get your dog back
maximum
to
dryness before
he
leaves the shop.
created this
"I
new
style
of dog
their bath all the
more.”
and not worry about the “My customers are also my friends and it’s not mess,” she says.
home
business
to
come
hi all
types of pets.”
The shop
also offers
all
natural
pet food, toys, treats, pet attire and
leave
their
shop without coming in to say and have a treat. I welcome
into
my
or shop and clean up after
themselves.”
Frazao is an avid pet lover and wants her animal guests to come to
more than just a wash. shop is unique because I allow you to bring your pets into my shop even if you’re not washing them,” says Frazao. “There are some pets who can’t walk by the the store for
"My
Cats as individual as
other pet accessories. All toys sold at the
shop have been inspected for
safety and are non-toxic. It
would appear
business,
to
be a lonely
since Frazao works by
herself most days, but she’s always
watched and accompanied by the shop mini-bosses, Baccardi and Morgan, two very friendly cats. “I’m very partial to cats and having Baccardi and Morgan here makes the day all the more enjoyable,” she says. “The best part is they don’t have fear of new pets, especially dogs,
shop. They’re the
coming into most passive
the cats
I’ve ever met.”
their
owners
(Photo by Becky Sharpe)
The Pet Emporium, located at 8 Queen St. in Cambridge, is opening a specialized dog wash centre where owners can bring in their pets and bathe them there.
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to be a
cat.
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said.
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think about his feline friend, Futher said he has a greater appreciation for
who
Riley
is.
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mind.”
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14, Michelle Dreveny’s black and white kitty Diamond is almost as old as she is.
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CARA LICHTY
Seeing visions doesn't necessarily mean having a sixth sense now that the independent Visions clothing line is being seen all over K-W
and beyond.
Ryan
Ritter, a 19-year-old electri-
engineering
cal
student
at
Conestoga, started his own clothing company in 2004 and is having great success.
Ritter was developing he co-owned Civilian printing and Arc clothing but even-
While
(Photo by
Visions tually
his
left
the
companies
The Family Fun Carnival held
to start
Ice Park last
concentrate on col-
own and
er.
lege.
Visions could have been considered a branding company, which takes a plain, generic label’s clothing and prints
a designer’s work on
them, but Ritter has raised the bar by learning to do everything himself.
In addition to printing all of the shirts,
stickers
and even skate-
boards that Visions sells, he has started to do everything from
making
designing the graphics to the shirts themselves. “I’m really
serious about this. I’ve even been going to sewing classes with 60-
women," he laughs. Sewing isn’t the only task for
this
designer; technology has inevitably come into the picture as it does
with any company. Creating an
week wasn’t much
Cambridge.
to Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Proceeds went
Summer McPhee)
the parking lot of the Cambridge fun, due to the snowy, cold weath-
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Area residents sport Conestoga student works and hopefully be up and running
online store will
is
also in the
it
at
many
music
local
“Selling Visions at shows works he said. “I go to every
perfectly,”
show anyways and
I
know
the kids
and love the bands and am friends with most of the promoters,, so it
me
to sell
now
what he
is
Loop
clothing but went into a minor tus due to Loop’s relocation.
hia-
part social workers
doing right
but jokes about wanting to
eventually
move
to
Los Angeles
with friends and rock out like Entourage. “Really,
it
comes down
to
wanting to make sweet shirts for myself to wear,” he said. “It’s just nice that other people are into it too and I can actually make something out of this.”
is
all
about
at
www.myspace.com/visionsclothing.
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be sold again there
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Visions was also sold
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will
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Police officers need to start looking at the root causes of crime and
what can be done to prevent it, before we have to arrest people, said Rob Davis, a Waterloo region-
“You get tired and haunted when you go and see these people who have fallen off the cliff on a regular basis.”
Davis said Waterloo Region has to practise community mobilization in the past five years.
started
Davis spoke about the role police can play in the community at a political coffee house on April 2,
“We have our front-line officers being taught how to be social workers in some ways.” An experiment was done where 44 street kids, ranging from 12-20 years of age. were taken from the
which was open
Out
al
police officer.
“It’s pretty traumatic for people to be arrested,” he said.
to the public.
He said society has to start looking at why people are slipping through the cracks of the system. “Enforcement can’t be the only answer.
I
know
that as a police offi-
of his ambitions
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were going
fact that they
to a
camp
with police officers, but the pur-
pose of the
cer.”
er
of the Cold program in Kitchener and brought to a camp for three days. He said the kids didn't like the
camp was
to build these
relationships.
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hear their voice, about
to
the
Youth Criminal Justice Act was
approach.
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SPOKE,
By LEANNE MOUNTFORD
Barkfast
$1,049,
raised
even though the weather was not
said
the best.
Bonkink.
was a day
It
On
April
More
for the dogs. 7,
Kitchener-
the
Waterloo
Humane
(KWHS),
located
Society
250
at
Riverbend Dr. in Kitchener, hosted
its
able
to
participate
events done
Easter
in
Amazing Race
style.
of dog food and owners were given snacks and coffee.
fast
In total, 145 dogs
came
the
KWHS.
out
last year.
It
Only
cost $ 10 per
1
dog
at
came
to participate
and the owner received a card which was checked after each event had been completed.
Say cheese! Dogs were able to have their photos taken with the Easter bunny at the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society Easter
The event is a fundraiser for the society, which uses the proceeds for
anjmal
care.
This
view the ani-
of
other
the
events
included an Easter egg hunt and
bobbing for bones. Melissa Ritter said she brought four-month-old puppy, a
her
if
Labrador
chocolate
purebred
j|
in total,
Zazu, out for some exer-
retriever,
jj
paw
painting and a photo opportunity
meet other dogs. Kristy Mcdonnell brought her
bunny, said Andrea Mayer-Padfield, a volun-
three-month-old Yorkshire terrier, Harley, to Barkfast because
teer at the shelter.
he’s a
including a cookie station,
with
the
Easter
Arleen Lannan,
out, said
who works 10 dogs
Some
society
cise
and
to
j
Pets received a healthy break-
Elizabeth Bonkink,
potentially
There were eight events
owners were
their
the
mals, she said.
annual Easter Barkfast.
Dogs and
importantly,
was able to reinforce the petowner relationship and bring more than 200 people to the shelter to
— Page 7
2007
April 16,
the
KWHS,
who works
at
ran the hula hoop
event this year.
Dogs had to go through the hula hoop to receive a cookie, and if they refused, the owner had to go through it for a “human” cookie. The owner also had to hula hoop dog could
for five seconds so the
Lannan
year
said
it
was a
great time,
i
puppy and she wanted to make sure she gets him socialized.
Mcdonnell said she was looking forward to the photo with the Easter bunny.
Tamara Welker
also
came out
j
to |
get
her
Finnish
spitz,
Grace, j
socialized with other dogs.
However,
with
the
snowy
weather, she was looking forward
receive his treat, she said.
j
to a nice
warm
jj if
coffee.
Barkfast April 7.
BSKiM
Above; Grace, a Finnish
dog
Spitz, takes
a ‘paws’ from a busy day to dive
into
an Easter basket
All
for
dogs
of
all
shapes and sizes
photos by Leanne Mountford
iu
during the day.
a
treat.
Below; The Easter Barkfast was a great opportunity enjoy a little extra-curricular activities.
Around the pylons and over the hurdles, pooches take part in the KWHS obstacle course, just one of the many events put on by
to find
to socialize
and
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— SPOKE,
April 16,
Entertainment
2007
Echo Weekly launches -
SAMANTHA SAECHAO
By You don't see obstacles
You
rather
ed by the emotions of others; when
come
with
they’re
Keep
strong.
enough willpower. As challenges con-
down
Keep
you.
or disgruntled so are
mind
in
that
you are
tinue to arise,
your own person and
strength to
others to have that persuasion will
you will need your overcome and perse-
vere.
turn
you
into
that allowing
someone
else.
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Echo Weekly traditionally holds an annual "best of’ survey that features tons of categories including
make
the best
out spot and the best
the ability to scare
people with your endless supply of personal information as you a watcher and a listener. Don’t misuse the information you learn, sometimes just knowing will pay off in the end.
are
and relaxation. Don’t let others’ remarks offend you, you know what you’re capable of. rest
May 2
No
1
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matter what you do you
always
feel
like
Debating
love
move you make,
but one
that will never end. Perfection
skill
is
your best work doesn’t make you anything less.
just an illusion,
is
for
Neil
said
McCallum, weekly alterFounded in
A.
editor-in-chief of the
distributed
is
for free in the tri-cities.
confrontation,
Capricorn December 22
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Even though your symbolic you do not
creature wears a shell,
have skin quite that tough.
Do
not
words of others get to you, they are only words that, with time, will leave your memolet
the harsh
ry-
You have
a talent for withdraw-
number of categories
McCallum
said
to
fill
for
out.
the
time, this survey must be filled out online to prevent ballot stuff-
egories.
Some
with
many
interesting
different cat-
of them include best
beginning. “I had just moved into my first house and the basement was immediately transformed into the practice room,” says Donkers. Donker's wife, Lisa, didn't mind the band practising in the house because she was the back-up
Their journey began
in the
Jeff Donkers,
vocalist. Jeff’s brother, Jim,
not those things so don’t allow
diversity allows for deeper thought
and makes what you think more
didn't stay with the band for
credible.
than a year.
to take control
ers the
and give oth-
wrong impression of you.
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microphone with lead
vocals.
Tim
played
Purcell
in
guitar
1992 when
started playing together
Pisces
V /V
but
more
we first we were
called Darkout, then, after Lisa and -
Tim
left,
we changed our name
to
Freehand and started fresh,” says Mitchell.
A
You magnify the smallest thing until it becomes so important that
tender heart and softie are two of your most amiable quali-
you feel everyone needs to know and care and are upset when they
ties
don’t.
The
little
things are just
those, while they should be con-
worry yourself sick over them, they’re not worth it. sidered, don’t
Tiffany
and your most memorable. People often turn to you when they need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen or a sound piece of advice. Keep these traits and you’ll never be forgotten.
McCormick
is
a third-year
journalism student holding
fate
Lisa got pregnant and
ed to
move up
Tim
decid-
palm of her hand.
and
store
the
usual,
best
male/female artist categories. There are a few categories that specifically mention the best of 2006 and for those votes to be valid, the
nominees must have been
Jeff
iPod Shuffle
is
one of the
won
for entering.
But for the ballots to be valid, at least 10 of the categories must be filled in.
The ballot can be found at www.echoweekly.com. The survey can be accessed by clicking on the music link located on the left-hand side of the page. Deadline for vot-
ing
is
April 26. Winners will be
May
announced on
10.
to evolve
(Photo by Sarah Jaynes) , band Freehand, practises a new the group’s summer CD release. “It is more fun thinking
Donkers, drummer
beat
for
The band mostly plays rock
“We have covered songs from Black Sabbath to Sarah McLachlan,” says Jim, who added the band usually likes to play songs Vanderwhiel joined the group they began playing local venues such as The Lane, The Circus Room and The Huether Hotel
in
Waterloo.
“We have
also played a lot of pri-
ed
from playing different venues over the
“We
good amount of money for each show we play and that money goes towards live equipment and equipment for our get paid a
weddings Jiffy
for
Lube's
2000 and since have been
Jim’s basement where they started their own recording studio with all they had saved
and
The band played
in
money
parties
to
play 'on
Vancouver for
“None of family
at
a
six
cruise
invit-
ship
in
months.
work and minute to go and
us could drop
the last
band
giving
when John left knew that he wasn't
upset
but his
it
all
anymore,” says
.
Mitchell, adding that Vanderwhiel
missed a
lot
of practices because of
other commitments.
year and
who
Jim,
new is
possibilities,"
says
excited that the band
has started recording.
“We
have started producing origand are almost ready to release a CD," he says. The band is currently working of new songs and ideas and hopes ttfe change their name from Freehand inal tracks
25th anniversary party on a ship, docked in Toronto’s Harbourfront
to
the
“We were the
“2007 brought the band a new
After
friends,” says Margot.
re-located
he says.
else’s,”
couldn't dedicate his time to the band.
that are really guitar driven.
Freehand, recruited close friend John Vanderwhiel to join the band and bring a unique sound as the player.
V
roll songs from the 1970s, the decade members all grew up in.
north to better his
also
someone
studio,” says Jeff.
vate
new keyboard The group
the
for
of original beats than playing
career in carpentry.
years.
in the
including best music of 2006, best online music
An
prizes that can be
the
lead guitarist and sings back-up vocals while his wife Margot dom-
“Back x
instructor.
best Canadian section has 10
DVD
McCallum.
has
is
them
down you
music
The
“Not only are the winners announced, but so are the runnersup and honourable mentions,” said
make
best recording studio and
big,
best
likely to
Protocol address.
base-
who
are
the first thing people notice
is
band most
host, best
cat-
1
karaoke
best
Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph only. Also, you can only vote once from an Internet
music since 1992. Freehand has been producing music out of their homes since the early 1990s and say that they have been loving every minute of it. “We have always found a free place to jam,” says Russ Mitchell,
and and are often asked to voice your opinion. Don’t lose sight of how you see things, your
about you. Deep
including
that
from
be
get when you com40 year olds and a soundproof basement? The answer: A rockin' band that has been making
sometimes secrets are too much for
logical sense
best local section has 3
said
voting
must
What do you
others to keep to themselves.
situations in both an artistic
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once,”
nominees
bine four
been the band’s drummer since the
a distinct ability to see
help out the for
Remember when
By SARAH JAYNES
ment of
You have
who nod
Freehand continues
the lead bassist in the band.
vanity
more often than not characterize you as your look-at-me persona
it,
from those you know and those you don’t. Keep your good name intact and don’t become a loud mouth;
January 20 February 18 Arrogance, pride and
angle to
a
categories,
first
ing even the most protected secrets
Aquarius
The
it
Although the survey has only two
get
egories
sections, each of the sections has a
your
verbal
ones
that the
Canadian.
expressing
remaining untongue-tied when needed is a crucial element.
local
scene,”
forte since you your opinions especially when you are passionate about them. Don't lose your
you could do
better. Striving for perfection is a
constant
-
release dates.
“The reason for this survey (having more of a focus on music) is so
McCallum. The two sections readers can vote in are Best Local and Best
The survey has an
Sagittarius
producer.
“This year is actually the first year Echo is going more in depth with more focus on the music
ing.
Gemini
released in the 2006 calendar year and Echo does do checks on the
best
hall,
ents,
newspaper. September 1997, it
You have
open stage venue and best record
restaurants in town.
native
You have a reputation for bring lazy when quite the opposite is true. You are able to work your butt off in a way that allows for
jam
radio station, best
are greatly and easily affect-
challenges that are easily over-
music survey*
‘best of’
Libra September 23 October 22
do that," says Mitchell. The band carried on with five members until late 2006 when Vanderwhiel realized he wanted to pursue photography, deciding he
to
something
"We
are
different.
now only
four
members
and are once again a new band, need a new identity.”
The group their
first
is
CD
we
hoping to release this
summer and CD.
begin working on a second
“We may be in our 40s, but we'll be rocking out until we’re geezers in the old age home, we don't plan on going anywhere,” says Jim.
Entertainment
SPOKE,
April 16,
2007
— Page 9
Club Ty-Chant celebrates grand opening NATALIE
y
Mo
ANDERSON Energy
Music and High
Events kicked off the grand open-
Club Ty-Chant on April 9. located on Collier is MacMillian Drive in Cambridge, in
ing of
The club the
building as the recently
same
opened Lennie B. The building will also house The Mirage, a strip club, which was previously located on Hespeler Road. Owner Len Black said he expects The Mirage to open
Facebook “friends” and
definitely got potential to be good."
things progress and
Although the turnout wasn't as big as the expected 300 people, Black said he understands that it
ple
will take time for the club to build
tor,
a reputation.
for the
and you grow and that's how it works in this industry. The first time you learn. The second time you improve. The third
Knight said he also plans to make use of My Space, another online website, to spread the word, as well
“You
mid-May. Plans are also in the works to start construction in May or June on three separate patios for each venue. Although the club has
system
installed.
“You’ve got
Mo Music provid-
approach
“It's really
But the ideas don’t stop there. Black is excited about the possibilprofessional bringing of ity wrestling, kickboxing and the Ultimate Fighter Challenge to h*s
peo-
I
“We’re looking for local bands to into Lennie B and we're bringing in big tribp^^ands and touring acts to Ty-Chant,” said Knight, who worked alongside
to
Dookie spent the night spinning hip hop, while three other DJs took
establishment.
profile.
come
Facebook. A profile has been created under the name Lennie B to update people on events at both Lennie B and Ty-Chant. Lennie B has more than 100.
student.
night idea.
think as
as to find smaller entertainment acts.
spreading the word. They’re taking advantage of the latest online craze,
Conestoga business Cliff Chaves, said he was
1
we show
Black's entertainment co-ordinaDenis Knight, is responsible
taken an
First-year
taken off and
think it's what we can do, going to go right through the roof.”
ed extra lights and speakers for the Kenrick said grand opening, Dookie, the club's guest DJ.
turns playing mainly house music.
one night a week. Black said they are currently talking to Yuk Yuks about the comedy
entertain
people saying
they want a place to go and we’re communicating very well,” he said.
start
innovative
local
and holding a comedy
night or bringing in a hypnotist to
very, very quickly, said Black.
time you’re the best." Not only are they learning and improving, but the club has also
own
its
is
lacking,
growing
impressed with the look of Club Ty-Chant, named after the owner's kids Tyler and Chantel. “It's new so no one really knows about it yet,” said Chaves, who attended the grand opening. “But it's
Black for 12 years at The Mirage. The club will be hosting nights featuring April Wine, Helix and Trooper, as well as several tribute
bands for ACDC, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, the Dixie Chicks and
“Anything people (Photo by Natalie Anderson)
DJ Crayz, DJ Drang and DJ TRev, left, and guest DJ Tripp D, right,
along with the help of
we can do
(Photo by Aaron Schwab)
Emmure
of a cornerstone of modern metal and hardcore music and can be very effective when used in the
bit
not often that a full-time tour-
It’s
ing
painfully predictable
SCHWAB
Bv AARON
band stops by
play
to
right places.
in
seems
Kitchener, especially a band signed to an American record label. So
when one
does,
make
I
This was the case on April 7, went to see Connecticut's I
The Gig Theatre
ance,
in
was
Kitchener. had heard a lot of hype about Emmure so 1 had high hopes for the modern metal quintet. I
Unfortunately,
was sadly
1
Emmure's biggest downfall
let
isn’t
songs
predictable,
that, quite
simply,
generic all
sound
the same.
From
their
introduction
set's
to
minute-long the
encore,
Emmure powered through both old and new songs with painful mediocrity. Every song seemed to contain an unnecessary amount of breakdowns. The breakdown, characterized by one-chord riffs and heavy-handed
drum
lines at a
slowed tempo,
is
1
couldn’t help but feel like
listening to the
I
same song over
be a noticeable lack of melody to most of the songs, and just a little too much use of grinding, open D-
chords to
of catchy tunes or musi-
Ktl inadequacy - even the growled locals are tolerable. Emmure suffers from having painfully
riffs
and over again, with brief gaps between reprises - there seemed to
down. their lack
down
where a more melodic measure would often be easier on the ears and add some variety to the songs. Throughout Emmure's perform-
when
at
Emmure, however,
use them as a crutch,
to
placing chunky, slowed
a point of
seeing them.
Emmure
The Gig Theatre
a
fill
Don’t get
space.
me wrong - Emmure
is
what they do, and have absolutely no problem working their
very good
at
audience into an endless swirl of faces and hands mugging for the mic from the front row, but 1 can only listen to one-chord riffs for so long
my attention turns elsewhere. Emmure is currently on tour
until
across
Canada
with
Farewell to Freeway. record.
Goodbye
Guelph Their
s
latest
to the Gallows,
is
available on Victory Records.
on information more For Emmure, visit www.emmure.com or www.myspace.com/emmure.
he
it,"
“We’re just trying to bring entertainment back to Cambridge. said.
time.”
Lennie B is open Thursday to Sunday. For now, Ty-Chant will be open Fridays and Saturdays. Black plans to provide as
many
different
types of entertainment during those
Garth Brooks. Knight also said he is looking into bringing blues music into the club,
times. “If
something he feels Cambridge
building,
is
I
can cover
all
the angles,
the rock, the country, the strip club, if
I’ve got everything
covered
why would you
in
one
leave?”
ounselimg; services P resents the
Connecticut metal band Emmure performed at on Ontario Street in Kitchener on April 7.
draw some-
to
thing that’s unique, we’ll do
It's
Cambridge’s Mo Music, provided the sound for the grand opening of Club Ty-Chant in Cambridge on April 8.
that
to the area. If there's
— SPOKE,
Page 10
April 16,
Sports
2007
College athletes take By ALEX
MCNANNEY
At Conestoga College, there student population
full-time
of more than 6,000. Only a select few are
good enough
to
make
Badminton:
a college
Fewer
—
among their who do display
stand out
still
Golf:
Coach's award
MVP — Sam
strong dedication and leadership, a? well as athletic ability.
On
April
dent
—
Chase Amyot won award
business administration and
in
a pitcher on the
team,
the
at
women’s
notched an
36
team in the fall season. But she had more than just the stats. She attended every practice and was a strong leader on the the
He was
After receiving the award,
“I’m
in
showed
she
the
to receive
"I didn’t
in the fall,
graduating after
see
it
coming, but
this is
definitely an honour.” first award for Conestoga though. He was a league all-star in his second year, and also won the coach's
Parsons
she
fastball:
—
—
—
Vandyk
Women’s outdoor
—
Laura Matheson won the female athlete
soccer:
—
Coach
award
s
—
of the year award and women’s fastball MVP award at the Conestoga Athletic Awards Banquet April 10. Rich Parsons was named male athlete
the
Coach’s award Kelly Lewis MVP Holly Bristow Women’s indoor soccer:
of the year.
Jessica
MVP — Melissa DaSilva
Men’s outdoor soccer: Coach s award Rob Berger MVP Andy Ferreira Men’s indoor soccer:
at
—
—
Coach’s
—
award
Nick
Pandeirada
MVP — Shane It
was
also
quet that
This was not the
female athlete of the year. When asked it she would be returning to
Condors’ lineup
is
award. Parsons was also in disbelief. “I’m totally in shock," he said.
Matheson had not won any previous awards of this stature, but was very happy to have been named
the
He
year.
Women’s
Coach's award Melisa Voisin MVP Laura Matheson Men’s rugby: Coach’s award Adam Black Co-MVP Larry Stuart, Jake
Guidice
completing two diploma programs in his four years at Conestoga. When asked about winning the
it.
award.”
this
great team spirit along with
For his achievements, Richard Parsons was named male athlete of
shock,” Matheson said. see this coming at all.
honoured
on the men’s out-
strong play.
“I didn’t
But I’m very
the leader
door soccer team, as well as the men's indoor soccer team. He
team, despite being a rookie. For her accomplishments, she was named female athlete of the year. said she could not believe
my
The male athlete of the year also displayed the same great qualities.
the Condors, leading the charge for
—
—
studies,” she said.
39 innings pitched for
strikeouts in
the coach’s
for golf.
gave a surprising answer. “I hope to, but it depends on
fastball
impressive
— Chase Amyot
Bunting
Cross Country: Coach's Tiffany Taylor MVP Trevor Feeney
Conestoga Athletic Awards Banquet, two students in particular were honoured for their achievements this year. Laura Matheson, a First-year stu10,
—
Coach’s award Stacy Tilker MVP Brad McNeice
varsity sports team.
teammates. Those
the hardware
award that year. Other athletes from the various varsity spoils were honoured as well. They included:
a
is
home
fastball
named
Ditchfield
announced
Fawn Day, team
at the
ban-
women’s head coach, was the
the Ontario College Athletic
Association's coach of the year for varsity fastball.
For rugby, Jake Vandyk, from left, and Larry Stuart awards, and Adam Black won the coach’s award.
won co-MVP
Photos by Alex
Stacy Tilker won the
McNanney
coach’s award for badminton, while Brad
McNeice was named MVP.
Students, please note! Doctors’ hours at the college are changing.
A
In
be present on the following days with the new hours until June 27th, and will resume the doctor
week
of
will
Aug. 27th. The doctors’ office is located 1A102, Please note that visits are by appointment only.
Lewis won the coach’s award for outdoor soccer. Kelly
indoor soccer, Nick Pandeirada,
while
Shane
Ditchfield
left, won was named MVP.
the coach’s award
in
Room
New Monday,
hours are as follows:
April
30
12:30-3:00
-
May 4 - 9:00-12:30 May 8 - 9:00 12:30 Thursday, May 10 9:00-12:30 Monday, May 14 - 12:30-3:00 Thursday, May 17 - 9:00-12:30 Wednesday, May 23 11 :00-3:00 Friday, May 25 - 9:00-12:30 Thursday, May 31 - 9:00-12:30 Friday,
Tuesday,
-
-
Andy
The indoor soccer coach's award went
to
Ferreira
won
the outdoor
soccer MVP.
Trevor Feeney
MVP
Jessica Giudice.
was named
for cross-country.
-
Wednesday, June 6 - 11:00-3:30 Friday, June 15 - 9:00-12:30 Thursday, June 21 - 9:00-12:30 Wednesday, June 27 - 1 1:00-3:30 July/August
-
closed
Holly Bristow
award
for
won
the
MVP
outdoor soccer.
Melissa DaSilva was indoor soccer’s MVP.
named
Tiffany Taylor won the crosscountry coach’s award.
Sports
‘win or
many
with
title
onship crown.
students are gear-
It
a highly spirited, back and
was
teams com-
ing up for the playoff-like feel of
forth affair, with both
exams. But students
peting with a “win or go
who
More than 50 students were playing on finals
experienced a playoff atmosphere.
were held at on April 3, with six teams vying to win the champivolleyball finals
on
onship.
than 50 students were playsome with win-
But when
intramural
the
league, said she
Playing three games
in one night, had their fair share of adversity to overcome. But they persevered to win the title, which will be on the line when the intramural season returns
“This should be a really inter-
game
night.
Thanks blocked quick
to
unbelievable
and
volleys
strikes,
semester’s
this
the Over.Nets
that
evening. esting event,” she said on
and the
cleared,
intramural volleyball champions.
volleyball
was excited
game.
the dust settled
were
Over.Nets
committee
all
smoke
the
all
member, Tara Davidson, who also runs
minds, while
the love of the
ning on their minds, while others were there just for the love of the athletic
their
with winning
others were there just for
ing on finals night,
game. Student
some
night,
the rec centre
More
home”
attitude.
participate in
intramural volleyball at the college recreation centre have already
The
— Page 11
and the Over. Nets, emerged as the final contenders for the champi-
With the winter semester coming to an end,
2007
go home’ attitude
MCNANNEY
By ALEX
April 16,
champions crowned
Volleyball Over. Nets take
SPOKE,
saves,
Make
two teams, the 218s
(Photo
September.
in
lightning-
get in
sure to sign up in the
on the
fall to
action.
More than 50 Conestoga College students competed ation centre on April 3. The Over.Nets took the title.
in
by Alex McNanney)
the intramural volleyball finals at the recre-
1 TtieiSaueeze? (Photo by Alex McNanney)
Members row
of
The Cool Kids
team
intramural volleyball
are, front
Darcy Schneider, Megan Pick and Chris Ross. Dave Henry, Ken
to back, left to right, Brian Favero,
Castrucci, Kelly Bulley,
Team Bv ALEX
gets
A for
MCNANNEY -
attitude
The Cool Kids has not enjoyed h e best season statistically, winning only two games all season. But that hasn’t affected morale.
t
There was
lots
of intensity and
competition in the rec centre April 3, as more than 50 intramural volyball players took to the hardwood to compete for the league
championship.
“We came going to
in
knowing we were
lose, but it’s just fun to
play,” said Castrucci.
Henry added,
“It’s
more fun
team doesn’t show up,” generating laughs from his teammates. One of the team’s victories was because the opposing
While many took it seriously, one team. The Cool Kids, were out just to have a good time. “That’s why we come out, just to have fun,” said team captain Megan Castrucci.
when
Teammate Dave Pick added, “It's just something fun to do on Wednesday nights.” Another Cool Kids’ member,
because
team
the other
The other was
forfeited. of, as
Favero
said, “Really
bad play by the other team.”
Brian Favero, had a different reason
Regardless of their struggles this season, the team plans on playing again next year. Members said
for the team’s continuous turnout.
things will be different.
“Alcohol,” he said with a laugh.
Wmmmm
“We’re going
to
dominate!”
:
During Pinal
Exam Week,
24 - 26, 2007 WHERE: Door #3 All Day TIME: April
WHAT:
Display table with stress reduction information, goodies and viewing of a
humorous
video.
— SPOKE,
Page 12
April 16,
News
2007
Winging
it!
Conestoga Students Inc. held their first Wing Off championship on April 1 1 in the Sanctuary. Crabby Joe’s supplied the wings. Competitors had 10 minutes to eat as many wings as they could. Right, Miro Pallo, a second-year LASA student, chows down. Below, Ed Luu Van Hiem, a second-year recreation and leisure student, and Steven Callope, a second-year general business student, munch away, as do Zac “Superman” Thomas, first-year accounting, and Dave Scheerer, first-year management studies, rpphoto at bottom left. Thomas won the event, and $150 and a trophy, downing 30 wings. Scheerer came in second, eating 26 wings.
He
received $50.
Craft By
show has something
AMY MEADOWS
demonstrations.
Over
More "cfeative
than 80 of Ontario’s most
and
unique
artisans
attended this year’s 17th annual
Love Country
I
and collectible show, held at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, April 6 and craft
~Tr
The
was
a diverse event
with everything from hats and jewelry to chocolate
The show
and candles. featured
home
and garden decor, stained
glass,
also
woodworking, floral designs, gourmet delights and
'clothing, art,
Daniel
Poliak
who
acces-
everyone
ated for “stylish, urban, confident
tor
women and men”
Homemakers
for
Canadian Living and magazines, and Howard, the owner of
according to Alex Stojanovic, the owner. Stojanovic, who is originally
Toronto’s trendy
sories,
Poliak,
Toronto,
he designed and of the jewelry he had on
from Yugoslavia, has turned her
tage-style
The
home
guests.
made
all
display.
lives
in
said
vivid colours and designs are completely one-of-a-kind and when asked intricate
where result
at
for
his ideas
come
from, Poliak
laughed.
"You don't want to know where inspiration comes from,” he
my
joked.
into
living
room and
the
cre-
room
into
a
sewing
office.
show on day one.
Lesliville
vin-
were invited as
store,
They held seminars with tips on where to shop
the latest trends and
but
still
for the best selection.
(Photo by Amy Meadows)
had
to go.
The event was made more popuby its guests of honour. This year Karen Kirk, decor edi-
lar is
her business, making
This year's show was extremely popular - several artisans sold out of everything they had brought to
day two
Another busy stand was Hat
Mood, based in Guelph. The company's headwear
her
Steven
Love Country Memorial Auditorium could purchase a Visitors to the
show
I
at Kitchener
variety of crafts.