.
Condors lose a close one
Blood donor
team loses by a goal to the
Mohawk
Mountaineers.
2007
15,
learning
newsroom
to
17.
News 3
A home away from home Pairing
journalism students
for
be held on Oct.
up an international student with
a local family can ease the
transition.
15
Sports
Monday, October
A
residence
Third annual memorial clinic
Spoke
Women’s soccer
clinic at
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
39th Year
— No. 20
Oktoberfest parade
draws huge crowd By CHRISTOPHER MILLS
parade with the bagpipe marching band, perhaps attempting to save
Since 1974, Onkel Hans has been
Oktoberfest
of
face
the
Kitchener. This year tion
as
“Overall, it has to be the bands,” Harry Moyer said when asked what
was no exceporange
loveable,
the
German ushered
the best for last.
in
in the
his favourite part was.
33rd edition
“The pipe bands have got to be favourite,” Ruth Anne Moyer
my
of the popular festival.
Oktoberfest began celebration
for
King Ludwig
came
to
in
1810 as a
Kitchener
in
A
1969.
celebration of the festival
small
festival
German
Kitchener’s rich
Today,
city-
celebrate
to
“The bagpipes,” she
And
was no shortage of families this year, with crowds as deep as 10 lining King Street, from
heritage.
Kitchener’s
Oktoberfest draws more than 750,000 people annually, bested only by the original in Munich, Germany. Although popular for its festhalls arid beer-inspired celebrations, one festival
on
nationally
CTV
to
Erb Street
"We’ve had
it
for
in
despite
Kitchener’s
zels.”
featured appearances by Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr, Waterloo Mayor
by them.
Brenda Halloran, appearing in her parade, and first Thanksgiving Day newly-crowned Miss Oktoberfest Nicole Stuber. Canada’s Next Top Model winner, Rebecca Hardy, was
family,”
in
younger years. “(The group) was much bigger to
“(The parade) also keeps you added family,” with close Goodyear.
attendance
well,
as
Meghan
these patrons, but rather reinforced
smiling
bands, representing a wide range of and ethnic groups, organizations
Goodyear-Dubien
said.
enough,” “I haven’t seen mine Goodyear added. But perhaps the meaning of the
day was best Marilyn Hallam. think,
“I
think of
all
summed up by
especially
we
today, in
the blessings
our
she said. “There’s no guns in or people dying, at least not like walk can We countries. other lives,”
around here and
feel safe.
See Pages 8 and 9 for photos
out the
hand CSI gives students in need a helping for 10 years Food share program has been operating By JENNIFER
MARKO
The next time you look in your cupboards, think about what you and consider donating it to Conestoga Students stuInc.’s food share program for
are not going to eat
dents in need.
“The food
share
program
is
something that CSI has been offering students in need for many years,” said
CSI event co-ordinator
Lindsay Silva. “This
is
a place
where students are welcome to grab a few bags of groceries donated from the Kitchener-Waterloo Food Bank.” However, it is not just the food bank that donates to this cause. “Everyone donates to the food
share room,” she said. “Students,
a
this faculty and staff all donate to program. If you are interested in
to just
receiving
food,
students
are
to
come into the CSI office and we will show them the location.” The food share program has been place operating for 10 years and is in students in of convenience the for food need. Instead of going to the school. the in here right bank, it is Currently, CSI helps approximately 50 families each year. First-year early childhood educaMcinnes said tion student Colleen the program, of heard not had she
but would donate.
everyone should definitesaid Mcinnes. ly know about this, advised students who may be “I think
She
little
it, it
is
it
not that
program because if you need big a deal and is no said sec-
“I’ve never heard of it,” ond-year recreation and leisure stuwould dent Aleisha James. “But I
donate.”
Like Mcinnes, James said it is a good idea and encouraged students to use it if they need help. more “I’m sure CSI would be James. than happy to help," said sure there will be confiden-
“I’m
and CSI wouldn
t
break
offer.
which can help alumni an save money and even generate
.
“The food share program
is
for
need ... those students who are in ... a little CSI from just a little help o 0 es a long way,
in
income.
Mary Wright, manager of alumni services, said Conestoga graduates
said Silva.
ment, so the alumni department’s responsibility is to help support that
board of directors and to supthem with some of the things
can still access some includes provided at the college, serving those provided by career receive can graduates ices. There, job with assistance ongoing creating a resume or preparing for an interview. There are also other opportunities can take advantage of. graduates C “The career fairs and job fairs
a specific
to stuthat are operated are open dents and grads all the time, she
fairs
“Both the on-campus and the ones that are held at
RIM
Park.”
Wright said the way alumni servgraduates ices keeps in touch with magazine is through a bi-annual
“We es that
It
comes out
in
provide support to any classwant to run a reunion," she
said.
Most of 20
of
“They look at providing services tandem with the alumni depart-
port
of the servic-
called Connections. January and June.
and members
ambassadors
as
said Wright.
The organization provides many services
the that.”
to the college
Conestoga, trying to advocate the benefits of coming to the college,
said, adding,
one- else’s business.
tiality
money work
you are going to graduate next year, make sure you take advantage to of all that alumni services has If
searches,
shy about using the
go for
separate group from alumni servicgives es. The alumni association
BY FRANCA MAIO
a time to get together with
“It’s
tastes.
closed
the (hot) pret-
The importance of Thanksgiving was not lost in the festivities for
proudly and waving to the applauding crowds. But as usual, the parade was highlighted by an assortment of
musical The organizers
was
part
Alumni services has lots to offer graduates
it’s
"The best
very good for local businessmarch as a es,” she said. “I used to later kid too, so it’s good to see it mema was Goodyear-Dubien on.” her ber of the Dutch Boy Cadets in
used
an animal lover. But
like
“We usually watch on TV,” her husband Ken added. “We won t be watching it on TV anymore. Led by Onkel Hans, the parade
“It’s
“It
Some,
it.
it
of
a pimp, a Viking warrior princess and Little Bo Peep 1 ,500 costumes available at The Costume Shop in Cambridge. With Halloween just 16 days away, students should be looking for costumes now to ensure the best selection. See story on Page 5. girl,
are just a few of the over
“The horses,” Marilyn Hallam said. “I’m all great.”
came.”
the
An army
attractions at this year’s parade?
Dieterle, found joy in even simpler pleasures. "The parade was great,” she said.
said
Scare up some costume ideas
nod-
year we've seen "This is the Marilyn Hallam of live.” it Kitchener said. “We’re glad we
Ruth Anne Moyer of Guelph. "It is very important that we keep it up. Siblings Kyle Goodyear and
back then,” she said. take up a whole block.
to Frederick
The sky was
right into
.
“It must run in the family,” said Goodyear with a laugh. Were there any other favourite
first
years past.
Goodyear-Dubien Kelly Kitchener also expressed parade’s importance.
Waterloo
said
ding.
clear and the uncharacteristic. heat and humidity, the
October crowd was
more
years,”
in
tre stretch.
than 1.3 million viewers, and even attracting upwards of 300,000
along the parade route
there
Street in Kitchener, a five-kilome-
of the centerpieces of the festival is Oktoberfest annual the Thanksgiving Day parade, broadcast
(Photo by Charlotte Prong Parkhill)
And how about their young niece. Drew Churchill?
the
at
Concordia Club inspired a
wide
“The bagpipes,” Goodyear and Goodyear-Dubien said in unison when asked the same question.
and
of Bavaria,
1
said. “I love a pipe band.”
wedding of
the
the reunions are held on five, 10, 15 or
landmark years,
years 'since graduation.
run by
The alumni association is graduate vola dedicated group of are a unteers, said Wright, and they
they provide.”
The alumni
association
is
respon-
sible for affinity partnerships, discounted insurance rates
as
company
such with
for alumni, said
Wright. They are looking to expand
program in the future. few years ago, the alumni asso-
the affinity
A
the ciation started an award, called stufor award, Home Welcome
dents
whose parents
or guardians
award are Conestoga alumni. The year at the is given out once a annual alumni association general meeting in November. The money for the awards is raised through alumni services holds events throughout the year. This year the annual meeting will be held on Nov. 5. “You submit your name for that,
and you can get a minimum of $100 for the award. This year we actually have 30 recipients." Students can apply for this until
Nov.
1
Continued on Page 2
award
E
Page 2
— SPOKE, October
Now
News
2007
Students learn to write essays
deep thoughts
with help of writing consultant
Conestoga College
...with Random
15,
questions answered by
random
By. ELIZABETH
students
BATE
dents on just what
how
how
Annastasia Lebold knows
If you could live in another country,
which one would it be and why?
important academic integrity students.
Every other Wednesday afternoon writing
the
would be Germany so could learn about I
my
consultant
Commons
Learning
“It
to
is
for
the
holds
an
Academic Writing workshop to make sure students know it too. The workshop is supposed to be a half-hour
times
it
although somecan go longer if the stuin length,
dents attending want the material
culture.”
covered
in
more depth.
Katie Stortz,
“Academic integrity is expected and required of all Conestoga students.”
second-year marketing
student handbook
“Australia.
like
I
and laid-back
Lebold uses the time to go over Psychological
JenniferFitzgerald,
second-year
marketing
“I’d live in
because
my
graduates
successful
knows their
this
own
can help students to keep
ideas separate from others
I
1
and, therefore, she takes the time to
answer any questions
that students
caught committing an offence, whether on purpose or by accident, the penalties range
may
from having to rewrite the paper to expulsion from the college. With such things at stake it is
dent, found the time at the work-
If students are
have.
Dianne
Pereira,
bachelor of science
a
third-year
nursing stu-
in
shop well spent. “The paraphrasing
thing,
the lecture, but by the end, she got
paper
it.
properly;
where
that’s
an academic offence
She to
is
tells
when
they are
workshop
always
cite
atten-
mis-
your
sources.
iffy,"
she said
According important
remember
at the
to
thing is
beginning of
Lebold. the most for
students
“Think as you read,” she says. "Think about where you’re getting your information from.” Students can
sign
up for the
Academic Writing workshop
“Whenever you
are reading
some-
thing for the purpose of writing a
graduates
event in SPOKE?
from
There is also a third award, which is presented by the premier of Ontario, and it recognizes suc-
first-year
EC
cessful graduates in Ontario.
It
Be sure
to place
an ad.
is
awarded
in February and the college can nominate three graduates.
Placing an ad Bursary available for
f^
“The States. I’d live in Ohio because Lebron
-
James
#t.4 I
is
my
a degree program. Alumni services
baby!”
sary
Annastasia Spence, first -year
students entering
ECE
for
students
also has a bur-
who
are
in
guarantees your information will appear in Spoke.
a
diploma program and enter into an applied degree program, said Wright. Students can go into the financial aid office located in the
Student Client Services Building, to find out more details.
To help alumni with
Stories only run
if
space
permits but ads always run.
the winter
blues, alumni services holds a fami-
“Japan.
It’s
really lead-
ing in technology.”
ly-orientated party called Winterfest, with skating and other
family-orientated said.
Sean first -
1
Hiiiier,
ear business foundations
It
is
held
at
activities,
she
the recreation cen-
summer, alumni services discounted tickets to Canada's Wonderland and Ontario the
ext. 3691.
sells
Place, said Wright.
They also have Chicopee ski lift tickets. For more information check the alumni services website reduced
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
For rates or to place an ad call Spoke’s ad manager at
tre.
In
rate
www.conestogac.on.ca/friendsalumni/index.jsp
or
one-on-one help with assignments in the Learning Commons.
the college.
Melissa Cayenne,
to
to think.
Want to promote your upcoming
1
that's
necessary for students to make sure that they understand how to write a
in
obtaining extra money
nizes
you're get-
assist
Alumni services also has another award called the Alumnus of Distinction award which recog-
different.”
work.”
all
Continued from page
to try
own
this
administration
something completely
ing that integrity and for maintaining control of their
take
first-year business
I’d like
accountable for personally uphold-
dees the key to avoiding
Ada/n Cha/mers,
down where
and cite sources correctly. "Think about, what did know before this and what do know now. Try to keep that distinguished.” She admits that sometimes the concept can be difficult to grasp
Association (APA) style for writing
ancestors are
paper, write
and submitting assignments. “Academic integrity is expected and required of all Conestoga students,” states the student handbook. “Students are responsible and
academic papers, the kjnd most commonly adopted by professors at Conestoga College. While the lecture instructs stu-
where
and
ting things from,” she says. Lebold
writing.
from.”
“England.
is
American
Awards
Scotland
that’s
style
Lebold’s workshop comes in. Lebold says students may not even be aware they are committing
the sun
living!”
APA
format papers correctly, it also stresses the importance of honesty and integrity when writing to
SPOKE
.
News
Help save a By MARCIA LOVE
The
A
Conestoga graduate hopes to inspire other. students and youth to give to those in need by donating blood
memory
in
of a fellow student
who had always wanted
to give.
Ryan Connell, Conestoga
resi-
clinic
be
will
held
life:
Connell said about 30 people donated blood at last year’s clinic and he hopes there will be a better
3-8 p.m.
turnout this year.
at
1
who
Walker,
passed away had wished
in
January 2006, to donate blood but could not due to
lot
much of an impact
ers to follow suit at a blood clinic in
now
donor honour of William Walker.
in its third year.
Conestoga College was
new
bloom
this fall,
Oldfield said students get a ton
in full
thanks to continu-
ing education which introduced
new courses
three
students
to
interested in horticulture.
garden
Retail
centre,
interior
and hobby gardener
plant care
each accept
15-20 students per semester and cost under $200. Students taking these courses
of experience learning about horticulture, both theory and handson,
before
careers.
starting
She
of
greenhouses, such as the Belgian Nursery and big box stores, such as RONA and Home Hardware, who would love to
and knowledgeable
Conestoga grad. “Plants
either
will get to par-
visiting
such places as nurseries and
rience learning about horti-
watering
culture, both theory
Botanical
their
own
Gillian Oldfield,
take
plete,
“We
will
approximately three years.
students es
-
longer to com-
have seen a
fair
interested in
number of
these cours-
and programs," said Gillian
program administrator for continuing education. "A lot of students take them part-time while they are working full-time.”
Oldfield,
to
take
Oldfield.
now
hire
have the
knowledge
15-20 students but
much
can that
These new courses
will
how
employees
continuing education
grounds maintenance, horticulture crop production and landscape conaccept
know
“Employers
program administratorfor
Conestoga
also
peo-
ple don’t
care of them,”
careers.
of
hopes to introduce three new certificate programs
struction.
because
said
2008, continuing education at
and
hands-on, before starting
Gardens. In the fall
from too
Students get a ton of expe-
Royal
the
wilt
much sun exposure or die from over
ticipate in field trips
own
their
said there are plenty
hire a skilled
to
She said with these new programs and courses Conestoga is isn't
fill
being
making
how make
a significant contribution
community. However, only one in five blood donors in Canada is between the age of 17 and 25. Canadian Blood Services is a
else’s life.”
national,
non-profit
charitable
manages
organization
that
blood supply
in all
territories other than
way of
the
provinces and
Quebec.
The organization operates 41
per-
manent collection sites and holds more than 19,000 donor clinics annually.
Anyone wishing to donate blood can book an appointment by calling Conestoga residence at 519-8952272 ext. 0, or by visiting the residence's front desk. For more information, visit www.blood.ca.
ALLWOOD
By JACKIE
IT diploma.
A Conestoga graduate has been awarded national honours in an International
Computer Driving
Licence (ICDL) contest. Tanya Cole, an information technology (IT) graduate, successfully
completed her ICDL, which started in Europe in 1996 and is now the standard for computer literacy in over 140 countries. ICDL is a world recognized program and has more than 3.5 million people who have completed the program. Having the licence means a person should have the skills to operate a range of computer applications and provides a performance
testing
more
Women’s Directorate (OWD). The OWD is a government
the
this
that funds
prevent
word processing,
while pursuing her
violence
against
women
had
just like any
above
to pass a math test, program when you are
19,” she said.
The ICDL’s
contest, called A Brighter Future, required entrants
complete the program's seven modules and write an essay. She received the Canada-wide award from Bryn Jones, the CEO of ICDL Canada, at a reception to
held
at the
college
in
September.
She received an iPod and an engraved plaque for her first-place finish.
Since graduation and successful completion of the ICDL, Cole has moved on to working at Geek
Squad where she
putting
is
her
skills to the test.
Cole
women pro-
and co-ordinates programs designed to address and
gram
and information and commu-
She did
1
The information technology program Cole graduated from is a specialty program designed for women and is funded by the Ontario
spreadsheets, databases, presentations
to
1
had to finish seven modules which included basic concepts of IT, using the computer and files,
too specific.
she decided to investigate about the alternatives she
one of her teachers who told her about the ICDL. In addition to having her hands full with her education. Cole is a mother of two girls ages two and
went
ICDL Cole
managing
is
When
standard for employers. Conestoga College is an authorized administrator of the program.
To successfully complete
“I also
Cole said she found out about alternatives to Microsoft certification at the college job fair. She spoke with one employer who told her that if job applicants had the Microsoft certification he wouldn’t hire them because the
says she thinks more should become involved in
IT as there aren't many
women
currently in that career.
She says the programs have helped her gain confidence in herself and her work that she wouldn't
and children. Cole said only women with below average to low income are eligible for the specialty program
have had otherwise. She thinks if she were in another country she wouldn't have had the
funding.
same opportunity.
She said it is a way for women in poor situations to better their lives.
you (women)
“It’s great the
to
government wants improve yourself."
a niche that currently filled in the industry.
She said the Doon campus is a great venue with beautiful landscape. "Students are able to
make
use of the facilities and get practical
they can
nication.
deal with the plants.”
able to
someone
— Page 3
2007
Conestoga graduate awarded national honours
interest at college By VANESSA BUTLER
of people don’t realize
Recent Ipsos-Reid polling shows
Horticulture
sprouts
in
87 per cent of young Canadians rank' blood donation as a to their
“Besides being afraid of needles, people don't see it as an easy task to donate blood,” Connell said. “A
Walker’s sister will be volunteering on the day of the blood drive,
co-ordinator, wants oth-
life
15,
donate blood
Conestoga College Residence and Conference Centre on Oct. 7 from
his illness.
dence
SPOKE, October
experience.
“A lot of students want to know more about gardening, for their own enjoyment and for their
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: DEPRESSION These in a bad mood or ‘'feeling the blues Some lives. our on impact minimal have feelings are usually of short duration, and self-doubt, and guilt for weeks, people experience sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, depression, an illness characterize experiences months and even years. These Most
of
us have experienced waking up
believed to affect one
in
.
ten.
careers.”
Here are some signs which might indicate
that
you or someone you care about
is
experiencing depression: feeling formerly pleasurable activities; crying a lot or loss of warmth towards key peope emotionally “empty”; hopelessness; worthlessness; or self-doubt. of sexual desire; deep sense of shame
FE ELINGS -
in life;
loss of joy
in
loss
energy; insomnia or sleeping too pains; digestive problems, much; loss of appetite or over-eating; physical aches and
PHYSICAL - overwhelming
exhaustion and lack
of
headaches. withdrawal; neglect of responsibilities or appearance; daily activities. reduced concentration, memory or ability to cope with
BEHAVIOUR -
irritability,
you to consider suicide as an these symptoms persist, or if their intensity is causing a knowledgeable professional. On option, it is important to seek assistance with (1A103); a nurse and doctor campus, counsellors are available in Counselling Services If
(Hnoto Dy vanessa turner;
program administrator for continuing educaConestoga College, said horticulture is in full bloom.
are available
in
Health Services (1A102).
Gillian Oldfield,
tion at
A Message from
Counselling Services
Low
literacy rate
eyebrows
raises A
Commentary
— SPOKE, October 15, 2007
Page 4
recent report entitled Vital Signs, which looked at the
state of
Waterloo Region, found we have extremely low
literacy scores.
With a community that has three highly regarded postsecondary institutions Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University these numbers are surprising and unacceptable. The report found that only 47 per cent of people in the area who are 15 or older have a diploma or degree from a
—
—
-
high school or a post-secondary institution.
According to www.wrvitalsigns.ca, the Vital Signs is an annual community checkup through which the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation and the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation measure the vitality of the region. The test identifies significant trends and assigns grades report
key areas critical to Waterloo Region’s quality of such as housing, transportation and the environment. While other areas were not a huge concern, the reading and writing skills of local residents came as a surprise to in
1
1
life,
many Ken
people. Coates, the University of Waterloo's dean of arts, said in an Oct. 3 article in The Record that the issue has to be addressed so that the region continues to have a strong
Waterloo Region's low literacy rate needs to be addressed
economy.
The recent
What do you draw from
the latest
security of the nation
ing in a year.
insurgent attacks in Afghanistan, or
With the decrease in higher education, positions that are essential for our community will not be filled nearly as
persistent
easily.
ing
obvious that even with the exceptional post-secondary institutions in the area that people are not being educated about the programs and courses that can be taken to upgrade skills that are necessary to obtain a good job. It is never too late for someone to obtain a higher educa-
horn?
It is
tion.
people in university and even at Conestoga College are mature students either taking a full-time program or taking a part-time continuing education course. Conestoga offers a wide variety of courses that help people get jobs, including ones in business, health, languages and technology.
The college
also offers a course on basic writing skills that focuses on sentence structure and grammar. This course is offered to anyone and would really benefit people who are unsure of their English writing skills.
we
Rarely do
consider the factor
We
breached.
is
wanes and
the econ-
chokes under the stranglehold
ing the nation to
become
on
reliant
foreign aid intervention and, in turn,
undermining the nation’s overall repute. Such corrosion furthers the
Opinion The che
is
individual and collective psy-
success of subsequent attacks and
the foundation of a nation and
the swelling of casualties.
media pays
little
regard to human-
in
wake of probable peace
the
ism
negotiations in Darfur. Afghanistan
assessing the after-effects: inflated
when immediate onslaught is more engaging. The scourge against
and Myanmar.
numbers and stagnant
innocent civilians merely ushers a
certainly benefit by
incursions.
coerced
are
into
factoids ren-
dering us void casual observers.
seamless
We, including prospective peace negotiators, tend to overlook
the
unforeseen; the seed which spawns all
civilian
Such
a seed
fragile
and discord.
unrest is
the
and often
upon not
numbers, but in the
to
wholly eradicate
to instil perpetual fear
minds of individuals,
as
a
reconstructive
must
under-regarded
escalating into the disintegration of
gressors from seeking
a nation’s welfare
skills.
agriculture,
-
industry,
in
but
it
when
terms of
social
is at
kill.
stake.
net-
social
frameworks and
security services altogether.
The presence of war countries
including
in
security in
be
order to forestall trans-
the nation, imposing
command
upon one
of
vul-
mind followed by the next. The human psyche is the quintes-
nerable
African
Sudan
Somalia has a similar clout on depraved victims.
and its
When ethnic clans
sence of self-preservation and nation’s
civilians
thought
rather
have
than
fear
if
is
freedom of
are aggrieved by disruption, families
thought, what chance of preserva-
dissolve and individual faith in the
tion
does the nation have?
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welcome
is
already derelict. Civilian
families,
starting
point rather than repairing what
addressed
immaterial,
work and defence -
ed
would
the preservation of basic humanities
initially
swiftly translates into. reality
may seem
of larger-scale prob-
actors
acknowledging
causing panic and corruption and
decision to love, will and even It
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psyche, a
human
One way will be to teach students in high school the importance of higher education and ensure non-students know that it is never too late to go back and learn new
The
Featherstone
spring to mind? Or direct impact on the economic and government
strongholds of the afflicted parties?
fertility
of labour force truancy, thereby forc-
Holly
peoples on Africa’s Perhaps sheer casualties
ethnic
component of every human being. It is the pith which governs one’s
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With the region's low literacy scores now in the limelight, it is going to be very important for the government to increase these numbers.
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Female
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which precipitates the aforesaid
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tume
rental
head to a cosfor something
store
unique.
For just one night, you can be
whoever you want
to be.
From Marie Antoinette to Marie Osmond, King George to George Bush. All you need Start planning for
is
a costume.
Halloween now.
Conestoga Students Inc. is holding its Halloween party in the new Sanctuary Oct. 25 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $2 in advance and are available in CSI's self-serve area. Get them quick - there are only 400 tickets available.
Event programmer Lindsay Silva said the event will be all-ages, with a wristband policy in effect. And have great prizes for great costumes. "I think our grand prize they
going
to be a trip
provided by Breakaway Tours," she said. is
Not sure where to get a costume? The Stag Shop has four locations and they are just now stocking their shelves with over 50 costumes, ranging in price from in the area,
$40
to $70.
people
Rae
in
Kelly.
"We
get a lot of
young
Tom
Hilborn is a Conestoga graduate and owner of Maskerade
Manor
at
Queen
18
His shop has over 2,800 rental costumes and the vast majority of them cost $15 to $50. If you want something more elabohis
new costumes
this year movie-quality Darth Vader, an Alien 3 costume and The
include
a
Flesh Eater, a
full
going crazy
"That’s
when
all
promoting
start
over,
in here,”
reserving your costume early. "I’ve never been cleaned out, but
I've
definitely
been picked
over.”
Need some spooky props for your haunted house party? He rents those too. Animated characters $100 and include
ics to control their
ment.
dressed as nurses, pirates
you don’t want to take a chance on showing up at a party in the same packaged costume as sev-
He
suggests
such as werewolves and
and Marilyn Monroe.”
he said.
their events.”
are
of
we'll
the bars and clubs
up as Mounties, firefighters and
If
is
girl
mummies
the electron-
noise and move-
Cam Pizzey, owner of The Costume Shop at 566 King St. E„ Cambridge, said when young women come to his store, they’re usually looking for just one thing.
is
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anything
Red Riding
another popular
“They can
wear
to
it
as a
it
Halloween costume.”
The Costume Shop has over ,500 rental costumes but also sells wigs, masks, makeup and acces1
sories. Employee Melissa Aerts is a walking advertisement. “I wear a different costume every day,” she
First-year
around Labour Day.
"Once Oktoberfest start
is
for
Oktoberfest and then use
lulia
it
looking
Bavarian option.
Hilborn said Halloween reservations started
2007
Hood and Dorothy, naughty nurses and French maids.” He said the
said.
“The guys
lot
that straps
“They're
sexy,” he said. “Little
eat-
police officers. Last year, a
women
body
onto yours and looks like ing you.
here," said salesperson like to dress
E.,
St.
Cambridge.
rate,
15,
success on Halloween
for
eral other people,
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advertising
student
said she’ll be going to
a house party, but she hasn’t decid-
ed on a costume
was an army
yet.
girl,”
“Last year
she said.
I
“I’ll
probably just buy a few different pieces and put a costume together myself.”
When
creating your
(Photos by Charlotte Prong Parkhill)
own costume,
Value Village is a good option. Its two locations in Kitchener and Cambridge are crammed with used
Try Freddy Krueger,
Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or a werewolf for gory fun! However, masks can be hot. Creative
clothing and accessories but they also carry a wide variety of new
Halloween items. If you need to visit the Conestoga registrar’s office on Halloween, be prepared to deal with some unusual characters. Clerk Cheri Atkins said everyone in the office dresses up.
“I
think
last
Medusa,” she
make
it
said.
year
“We
I
makeup
a good
and
is
available at your local
was
try
is
alternative
dollar store, grocery
to
fun.”
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Students design RIM testing unit tion will greatly increase produc-
By JOHN L1NLEY
tivity.
Conestoga College students have developed a testing unit tor Research In Motion which will be used with their wildly popular
Calin Stoicoiu, a professor of engineering technology, co-ordi-
Blackberry.
gram.
The Blackberry Automated Work Cell was created last year by thirdyear students in the integrated advanced manufacturing technolo-
gy program.
The at
was unveiled on Aug. showcase of student
cell
1
the annual
the students
“It lets
real-
pany
work with students than
to
on the producand unloads
a process
ESL
similar companies,
and top keys, downloads the software and dispenses and applies the
said they are
Stoicoiu
but
working
students enjoy
come up
to
know what
By MARCIA LOVE
with similar projects to benefit the
any Blackberry
fails the
test,
very good opportunity lor
“It is a
International students received an
Conestoga at Survivor annual
welcome
to
official
he said.
be keeping
Conestoga on Oct. 4. The event was held in the rec centre and included workshops on safety in the community and on campus, safe and abusive relationships, public health and healthy sexuality, healthy ways to destress, drugs and alcohol and healthy eating. Survivor of purpose The Conestoga is to make students aware of the help available both on and off campus.
eyes on their speedometers after a new provincial speeding
the college, said international stu-
security on
dents will go through adjustments when moving to a new country.
Safe program.
Leanne Mountford
This
Opinion
“They might feel homesick or may be isolating themselves because everything is new to
the unit puts
it
in
the
a bin.
Prior to this, workers had to test the keys by hand, so this inven-
students,
good being
and
solving
this process,”
through
Speeding law won’t fix problem Many
motorists
may
came
into effect in late
September.
According to a Sept. 29 article in The Record, speeders doing 50 kilometres over the speed limit will be fined anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 and have their vehicle impounded for a week. For a second offence, they could lose their licence for up to 10 years. Although these penalties are extreme and justified, there are so many speeders that only a few will be caught. The fact
is
that the
num-
ber of police officers monitoring the roads
is
miniscule
when com-
CHURCH?
fifth
Shawna Bernard,
their
legislation
the
to
pared to the number of motorists
is
known
a counsellor at
as culture shock.
issue of speeding rather than slowing the problem
down.
issues they needed to talk about.
do
fix
is
to
the
The
Ministry of Transportation
(MTO)
plans to improve road safe-
by making speed limiters mandatory on trucks, according to a July 3 Canadian News W'ire
ty
Group
“We were
theme of incidents that were coming up and we thought we needed to do something
about
noticing a
this
are
in
them know
Safe
and abusive relationships
to
let
students
“Students learned about rules and issues around drugs and
safety
alcohol, as well as things like drinking games and drinking and driving,”
Magazine
said.
Holmes from
Colleen
rec
the
were discussed with Keith Martin,
centre finished the interactive ses-
a counsellor, and Natasha Magon from English language studies.
destressing.
"We try to teach students about emotional and physical abuse using
English as a second language stu-
Magon
role playing,”
Const.
Nadine
said.
and
Cybulski
Shannon Carey, co-ordinator of Walk Safe, informed the students about safety in the community and Students learned about violence,
Pauline
sions with exercises and tips on
Zhong.
Sheng
campus and
Shore,
the
Walk
dent from China, said she enjoyed learning about the safety in the community session, and learned a lot
of important things.
She
said she
somewhat
is
“I
but
don’t like
it
as
don’t hate
I
much
Andres Garcia, a
Zhong
level three
student from Colombia,
ships. Students learned about per-
security.
students
it’s
OK
to say
favourite
part
Conestoga
was
“I
of
said. “I didn’t
adjust to living in a
illegal to
Garcia said he found
make
when he
quick and easy meals that are also healthy,” Reis said.
year ago.
Joan Magazine, a counsellor, held a workshop on drugs and alcohol.
and
to
about
Now
first
know
in it
grow marijuana."
eating with the students.
how
his
Survivor
learned about illegal things
Canada," he
was
students
ESL
said
learning
no to a relationship," Bernard said. Serena Reis discussed healthy
“We show
home,
as
here,”
it
language studies, and Shawna Bernard taught students about safe and abusive relation-
tell
adjust-
said.
co-ordinator of
English
“We
three
level
a
ing to living in Canada.
on campus.
sonal and physical boundaries.
them,” she said.
Bernard said the counsellors at Conestoga thought this workshop would be important because they found international students had
down them. What the government needs
flying
let
about situations that come up." Students learned about healthy sexuality with Diane Redding.
problem able to go
for
rights
their
Canada, and
students.
label.
Conestoga.
at Survivor
Survivor Conestoga
work with RIM, or
the Blackberry, tests the front, side
learning about the English as a second language program had fun
to
There are currently no plans for the students to
in
Canadian customs and culture
problems, rather than just life doing a made-up project," he said. RIM approached the college with the idea of working together, partly because it is cheaper for the com-
tion line, the cell loads
If
work on
(Photo by Marcia Love)
International students
hire outside workers.
projects.
During
nated the project and said it will boost the popularity of the pro-
it
hard to
new country moved to Canada a
he feels more comfortable
thinks
his
English
will
improve.
release.
A
speed limiter is a built-in microchip rhat enables a truck engine’s top speed to be preset.
Why make
then,
if
the
MTO feels
it
will
the roads safer to put speed
limiters
on
trucks, can’t they also
be put into cars and other vehicles?
Adult Recreational Center 185 King St. S Waterloo
If
speed limiters were installed in law enforcement wouldn't
cars,
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have to spend hours sitting on the side of a highway with radar equipment. They would be able to spend their time more effectively by controlling crime and not worrying about something a microchip could handle.
Something definitely needs to be done about excessive speeders, but attempting to scare them with penalties
rather
than
help
in
fixing
the
going to the long run. There just
problem probably
isn’t
aren't enough police officers to sit on roads and watch people drive by.
(Photo by Vanessa Butter)
Training for the future Conestoga College second-year preservice firefighters pose outside the rec centre on a The group was getting ready to perform confined space rescue training.
training day.
students INC
.
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News
— SPOKE, October 15, 2007
Thanksgiving Day parade
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Newly crowned Miss Oktoberfest, Nicole Stuber, waves
to the
crowds as the parade passes through downtown Kitchener.
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Participants
Street into
An
inflatable version of the loveable Oktoberfest
and towers over patrons.
mascot kicks
off
in
Day parade make their way down King the 39th annual Thanksgiving _ Oct. 8. An estimated crowd of 145,000 looks on .
downtown Kitchener on
the parade
An annual
favourite, the local
bagpipe band closes out the parade
in
style
News
SPOKE, October
a ‘Hans’ down good time
Above, members of the Preston Scout House Alumni Band march down King Street backdrop as the crowd claps in unison. Below, Kitchener City Hall provides a great
and vantage point
for
parade spectators.
Onkel Hans takes a moment
to smile for the
camera
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2007
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— SPOKE, October 15, 2007
CreateAthon gives something
FREE Drop-In Relaxation Sessions
nothing
for
Jane Hennig, executive director
By HIEN DINH
for Volunteer Action Centre of
The old adage is you don't get something for nothing. However, 12 local non-profit agencies beg to all
services
received free advertising from Punch Integrated
during the
Communications Cambridge company's Inc.
second
brochures, posters and books tor their volunteer fairs and for pro-
“I'd just like to say
we
graphic
through the
night to produce as
much work
as they can for local
Spiritual
1 1
:30
@
12:00
came from
a
-
the CreateAthon and event,” said Coyle.
“We
Room, SLC Room 2 A 121
it
we
was
did
a great
put a few ads in local newsasking any non-profit
“We
what we needed and gave us what
we a
needed.
"What they created for us and for number of other charities is real-
valuable and a resource that we could not have dreamt of without ly
their assistance.”
Kroft.
chair
non-profit
were
in
tried
to
(organiza-
most need of our
The organizations
participating
were generally those with the least amount of marketing funds available to them.
season a “They, designed brochure for us and a PowerPoint presentation,” she said. "It's so pol-
real 'pop' to
Sending unwanted
calls, letters, or
gifts (e.g.
Showing up uninvited
>
at
happy.”
of
Waterloo,
For further information on the Punch call CreateAthon, Integrated
Communication
519-653-4800.
include:
flowers) (i.e.
home, work, entertainment)
Stealing mail Following, watching, tracking
Threatening harm to the person being stalked, family or friends Threatening or harming pets not minimize or ignore this behaviour. Report threats to Campus Security (Doon campus Room 2B10 ext. 3357) and/or the You may need support in dealing with the stress of being stalked. Counsellors are available in the Counselling Office, Doon Campus, Room 1A103, 748-5220 ext 3360, Guelph Campus, Admin. Office, 824-9390 ext. 148 or Waterloo Campus,
Do
Police.
Room
1 C04, 885-0300 ext. 224. Information on community support
Sponsored by the
is
available through your Counselling Office.
Women’s Resource Group
K-W
Musical Production, Nutrition for Learning, Hope Springs and Grand River All Breed Animal Rescue.
emails
places the target frequents
has a
“We have almost zero dollars for any advertising and so we're very
Stalking is a crime that happens on college campuses more often than in the general population. Stalking is not a single event but a pattern of actions that makes the person being targeted feel frightened and controlled. Over time, these actions may become more aggressive and dangerous — sometimes even life threatening.
Repeated telephone
it
it.
Stalking
may
the
thing turned out amazing.
WHEN DATING TURNS DANGEROUS Actions that constitute stalking
ot
board for the Kitchener- Waterloo Chamber Orchestra, said every-
Housing
the
tions) that
;
listened to
on the applications we select
Shawna Bernard, Counsellor Counselling Services
They
They
Some other local organizations who benefited were Supportive
services.”
Facilitated by
are absolutely happy.
munity.
(organizations) to apply and based
papers
12:30 P.M.
way com-
ished and professional and
States and Puerto Rico. “This is the second time
A.M. — 12 noon
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idea
Coyle said. CreateAthon is an international network that involves over 40 agencies across Canada, the United
Guided imagery?
Mondays (2), Wednesdays
company North Carolina called RIGGS,
The
Muscle Relaxation?
(their)
Rosemary
non-profit organizations.
in
•
designers an non-stop
work
to
thrilled
creative in the
engage with
did a great job.
gives
how
see a business in the
a.m. on a Thursday morning to 8
It
• Progressive
to
community be
Punch.
Would you like to try • Deep breathing?
are
that they
opportunity
com-
in the
munity.
annual CreateAthon on Sept. 27. “The CreateAthon was a 24hour marathon that went from 8 a.m. on a Friday morning,” said Matt Coyle, graphic designer for
Are you feeling stressed?
K-
now has new
moting volunteers out
differ.
They
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said the centre
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SPOKE, October
Lockdown procedure
Duck, cover and hide. Duck, cover and hide. That’s what a 1950s’ cartoon told children to do if they heard a loud
bomb
atomic
drill siren.
And fittingly, it is what Conestoga College is telling, students to do now. Just like back then, schools today have a standard practice for handling crisis situations, and Conestoga is no exception. But today’s threats do not involve
weapons of mass destruction, but where an individual threatens or tries to inflict harm to another using firearms or some rather situations
other weapon. Yes,
gency.
you know the suspect! s), you
should also give their name(s) and a description of the weapons involved.
gone postal”
line yellow, phaseline red or phaseline green. Phaseline yellow means that
there
is
down
Canada. John Tribe, supervisor of safety and security services, said he received around 800 .e-mails and phone calls the day after the Virginia Tech shooting incident, all wanting to know about the col-
both in the United States and here in
lege’s security procedures.
“The to
fact
the college has a
picious.
dure.
come
someone decides campus and shoot
into the
somebody,
going to happen,” he
it’s
said.
“You can’t stop something like from happening.” However, what the college hopes to do is minimize the number of that
casualties inflicted
when
major
a
incident does occur.
“And that’s where the school lockdown procedure comes in,”
and
During phaseline red, if you are in a hallway, you should look for the nearest classroom or any location that would offer protection
However, Hamilton said she would also like to be more informed about campus security and what to do if there was someone armed with a gun in the col-
against projectiles. If you cannot
lege.
good
find try
conceal
to
“You don’t want
you’re reporting a firearm
Coming
to
Canada
student
as an internacan be a difficult
transition.
Conestoga College’s homestay program can help with the transi-
to put
it
that
find
out,” said Tribe.
rooms and
down
the point of having a
said
is
not to lock the exterior
offices.
“Providing yourself with the most secure protection is really your best wish,” said Tribe. The main area of concern for most universities and colleges, according to Tribe, is not the lockdown procedure itself or the emergency responses put in place, but rather
mass
notification.
of concern
are'a
is
submissions have been made by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities about expanding paging systems across Ontario colleges and universities and that the provincial government has promised more
the college website, students
out an application form con-
job then
yet,
no cheques have been
a new country
in
ily.
“My
awareness,” he said. Tribe also said
received,” he said.
the
For a new student, homestay at Conestoga College is 100 per cent guaranteed said Chen. As long as they have been accepted into their program and the college the student can apply for a homestay fam-
On
leges and universities. “I believe we’re going to have to do them, simply because it raises
“As of
Another
but they are not stan-
funding.
said.
fill
drills,
dard practices performed by col-
liv-
minimum
of four times a
coming
new person
a
to find the best
into their
family, said Chen.
The student pays their homestay family $650 a month and receives in return a
and
all
own
their
room, three meals
a
day
other basic needs.
Students is
week
with the student, speak in English to the student at all times and they must be enthusiastic about wel-
may have
breakfast
to
in the
prepare
mornings
match with the student's application form to a family that has a similar application,” said Chen. Homestay families must be screened and have to till out an application form before they can be matched up with a student.
and make their lunch but will come home to a prepared dinner. It all depends on how each individual
homes-
“After the family applies for a
six students chose residence
homestay I have to go to their house and base whether or not
“Even though the applications match together it does not mean that
the
think they are appropriate for the
said
Chen. "They need
and board
room
to an international stu-
in their home. “Homestay helps
dent
the student feel
like they are part of a family,” said
Chen. This year
10
new
students chose to live
international in
a
and the other students made their own living arrangements. Most students who pick the
homestay option are from countries where English is not spoken said Chen. “A homestay program can be less worrisome for the student,” she said. “They do not have to worry about finding a place to stay, the utilities and other circumstances they
way
is
you want you have to
doors of the college, but locking the interior doors such as class-
He
ing preferences.
where
is
a Canadian family provides
www.partyfactory.ca
a
if
There has to be a more active involvement in terms of training exercises and drills, he said. Tribe said secondary schools and elementary schools do have lock-
the college.
The homestay program
SSSItl
yourself
taining personal questions and
Felicia
519-888-SPOOK
make
and with the new culture, said Chen, the international student adviser and housing officer at tion
tay,
go through knowledge out, to
a target,” said Tribe.
he
tional
519-763-1941
to
we have
“Part of the process that
yourself to avoid
notified.
that in
By KERRY REED
Scottsdale Rd.
you should
being seen by a potential gunman.
A new home
519-740-1314
is
we do have a paging system, but we do not have a paging system for any other building or any other campuses,”
When
I
cover, then
there
any kind of incident, security services and the Waterloo regional police should be
He explained
1
is
“In this building,
said Tribe.
Victoria St. N. Kitchener 51 Hespeler Rd. Cambridge
the highest level
lockdown proce-
"But I’m not really worried about something like Virginia Tech happening here,” she said.
lockdown
if
is,
I
Sarah Hamilton, a second-year marketing student, did not know
to students
also the type of crisis that
Stokich knows the college has a
is a potential problem and you should be cautious and be on the lookout for anyone sus-
immediate danger
It is
“Call 911,1 guess,” she said.
that
staff.
becoming more and more prevalent
Sanja Stokich, a first-year finanplanning student, admitted she does not know what to do in an
cial
lockdown procedure, but said she doesn't know any more than that. “Yes, would like to become more familiar with (it),” she said.
kind of scenario, and
(Photo by Wei-Lon Lee)
dure.
the public address system: phase-
a
of situation
John Tribe, supervisor of safety and security services, says there must be more active involvement in training and practising lock-
part of students about the emergency response procedure and even the existence of a lockdown proce-
emergency.
is
means
that
general lack of knowledge on the
progress,
Phaseline red
the “student
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lockdown procedure one of these announcements will be made on there
If
in
of alert, and this
it’s
it is the kind our educational institutions fear most.
drills.
emergency, try to stay as calm as you can, give your full name, location and the nature of the emerIf
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15,
may
run into.”
I
program,” she said.
“I
need to
know
all
the right
they are
in
it
for
reasons.”
The homestay family must be able to provide the international student with physical items, such their own room, bed, linens, desk and chair. But, they must also live within 45 minutes of Conestoga by bus, eat supper a
as
family works.
most cases the family and the engage really well, but sometimes it does not work out. In
student-
personalities will, click,”
fortable or else
it
to
will not
The students and
the
be comwork.” families
have a two-month commitment and after that the student has the option of moving out on his or her own or staying with that Canadian family.
many cases the student and Canadian family form a deep bond with each other,” she said. “In
their
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Browsing for jewelry Chantelle Steffan and
Shona O’Kane, both
first-year practical
nursing students, examine fashion accessories at a jewelry booth outside the cafeteria on Oct.
5.
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Sex with Sue Sue Johanson, a
registered sexual health nurse, pretends to be shocked by the personal sex ques-
at her Talk Sex presentation on Oct. 4. Some of the questions were about penis size, how to prolong your partner’s orgasm and how to reduce personal wetness. When Johanson was asked her greatest accomplishment she answered, ‘Being my age and still
tions
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21
seems
September 23 October 22
April 19
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Celebrity politicians.
Libra -
important as midterms approach in a couple of is
time to put those
It is
weeks. Your positive out look will
back need
help you
and your friends get through the stress of studying and
ies.
instead
writing the tests.
party,
-
rate.
the closet 'because
you on your studMid-terms are coming, and in
to concentrate
of attending
you should
books
the
latest
be hitting the
to be
least expect, step out
very similar to
of the
Christopher
entertainment world and into the political world. And a fair share get
Mills
Phillies,
becoming
player
history to record
the
second
and pretending that
in
reality
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May
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Scorpio '
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1,000
strikeouts and 100 wins in both the
mil
20
in
American and National leagues. He was elected to the U.S. Senate
October 23-
November
(Kentucky)
2
in
1998.
Jesse “The Body” Ventura was a flamboyant, larger-than-life
Your patience
work
your benefit during mid-terms. Having will
patience for those long
to
tests,
and
even longer essays, will get you through the rough part, and that leaves you with more time to spend the way you choose.
WWF
Try to keep your emotions in check while preparing for midterms.
will save
It
you a
lot
of
grief in the long run.
wrestler.
He shocked
'$/'
Mi
-
adapt to the stress of finishing assignments, and studying for the
who
tests better than those
find
it
You love
a good challenge, so work because of mida couple of weeks is not
terms
in
affecting you.
get
It’s
a challenge to
those assignments done,
all
and find time
hard to adapt.
perhaps the most famous
June 22
-
Capricorn December 22
July 22
-
is
It
time to
start
Your discipline
adapting to
world around you, because
it's not going to adapt to you or your moods. Be watchful of those around you. the ones you think are your friends might turn out to
will
Predator),
do we
more than ordinary
Because they come from an arena that’s dependent on the audience. Whereas normal politicians attempt to sway an audience for their own benefit, these
rently looks to be running in
popularity to former
mayor
Rudi Giuliani Republican nomination.
politicians?
athletes
must constantly work
to
hold their interest and keep their support coming in. Politics is no different,
as
representatives
are
elected by the people, and would not be in any position of authority if it
were not for the people.
strangely,
politicians
rarely
Yet
hold
Republican presidential nomination in 2008, one has to ask, what makes these entertain-
themselves accountable to their constituents, seeking instead to pursue their own agendas once
ers so successful in the political
their position has
arena? The answer
What is this world coming to when professional performers have become more trustworthy than our
the
is
quite sim-
ple.
actors these days are
Hollywood, but in and parliamentary
offices across the continent.
Schwarzenegger,
Thompson: actors,
January 19
the
a
California in 2003.
congressional ,
(and
Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of the state of
clearly not in
Cancer
Why
So
Thompson’s current pled
with
Hollywood
past
second York
New
for
the
cou-
run,
by
victories
should be sending a clear-cut and powerful message to politicians in North stars,
Fans drive the sports and entertainment businesses, so actors and
The biggest
to study.
something
Reform party candidate to ever be elected to state or federal office.
And now, as Law and Order actor Fred Thompson campaigns
the added
overmatched at times, he managed to hold his own. He cur-
even if it’s just to publicly support a cause or candidate. Current politicians would be wise
for
You adaptability puts you in good stead as mid-terms quickly approach. You will be able to
candi-
first
America. More and more of these
co-star of Ventura’s in
November 22 December 21
joined his
know that their survival hinges on giving the audience what they want.
And
j
Thompson
men
celebrity-turned-politician
J
them?
i-
little
they were not.
elect
them
be
real
is in
1998 when he was elected governor of Minnesota, becoming the
the nation in
first
Sagittarius
why do we trust
to
he
debate on Oct. 9 in Michigan, and although looking a
Opinion
-
who
ty-
dates’
elected.
Jim Bunning was a professional baseball player for 17 years with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia
to...
York. Ironically enough, Thompson’s on-screen persona is
growing at a shocking Candidates, sometimes ones
you’d
new shoes
The number
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2007
15,
The Oscar goes
2007
15,
SPOKE, October
all
made
Ventura. their living as
performing for audiences
been attained.
elected officials and political candidates? Fred Thompson has spent years on Law and Order (the original series), playing a highly-conservative district attorney in New
stars
are
entering
the
political
fray,
take a page from Hollywood book, and learn to
their fate
the that
depends solely on the
“audience." Voters are no longer afraid to take a chance on an unfamiliar candidate, especially
one with a familiar
if it’s
face.
Someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been coming into people’s homes for years, bringing them action-packed (and
even light-hearted) entertainment. He has never hurt them, used them or lied to them. Though they don’t know him, there is a certain ele-~ ment of trust and appreciation that exists.
Who would have thought that we’d need to turn to Hollywood to bring stability and credibility back to politics?
you
help
during the time leading up to midterms. sitting
You will have no problems down to finish some assign-
ments and study for the
test.
be anything but.
Aquarius
Leo
I
July 23
|
-
January 20
August
7
22 Creativity might
come
in
handy
mid-terms get closer. You need to be creative with your
as the will
so you can get all those assignments done and find time to study, see friends and sleep. time,
February
-
1
you While they might be following the pack to an after- school gathering, you will use that independence and head Your independence
will set
apart from your peers.
home in
to study for
your mid-terms
a couple of weeks, or finish off
an assignment.
Virgo
Pisces February 19
August 23 September 22
March 20
Be watchful of your tendency your two cents in while
to put
others
are
discussing
a
topic.
Your big heart will either hurt you or help you while studying with friends. You could end up
|
They
might not want your advice. Your input might start a disagreement that could have
giving them
all
the answers, while
thinking that they are helping you.
been avoided.
Franca Maio
is
a second-year
journalism student holding in the
fate (Photo by Holly Featherstone)
palm of her hand.
Zicke-zacke, zicke-zacke, hoy, hoy, hoy! Chantal Chauvin, an employee at Hans Haus, an Oktoberfest souvenir shop one of the popular-selling items. Oktoberfest ran from Oct. 5 to Oct. 13.
in
Kitchener, displays
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Sports
— SPOKE, October 15, 2007
Head-to-head Welcome Has there ever been an issue more overblown than steroid use? Especially
I’m
downplay
the
though
here and
sit
foolish
his or her health little
enough
- and
competitive edge,
life
how
is
professional
about
another
wrestling,
hot
cism and scrutiny.
that
I
bed
for
men
are
jacked up as big as can be, and almost undoubtedly juicing, does it
for a
our problem?
it,
been out-
since
steroids? Although these
to risk
-
has
how
And
because there are many, and some are severe. However, if is
the time he used
at it
illegal
League
Major
lawed.
negative effects of
steroids,
an athlete
substance that was not
banned
Baseball
professional sports?
in
not going to
line
or
by
will grant that both players
that both players are naturally big
Contrary to popular belief, steroids
guys.
do not help you run
I once had the great fortune of speaking with the legendary Cal
one is getting a competitive edge over their opponent. And wrestlers come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s hard to argue that one
Ripken Jr. Cal told me that in the late 1980s when Mark McGwire
must be huge to compete. Arguably one of the greatest
do acknowledge it
is
faster,
that
hit
a
baseball further or lay out bigger hits.
When you
lift
weights, you tear
and newer, stronger fibers grow back in their place. If you take steroids, you speed up that "healing” process, allowing you to lift more often and giving you a
muscle
fibers
came
league,
the
into
No
he would
wrestlers
Michaels, was quite small relative
marvel
to
do get bigger from
competing today. I'm sure some would reference
folks, people their early
20s into their 30s.
'roid rage
an athlete
enough little
how
foolish
life
—
for
a
competitive edge,
is
that our
still
and how steroids can cre-
ate animals.
to risk his or her
— and
health
more steroids a user more he/she has to work out in order to maximize and maintain the benefit. But you will not see a 100-pound weakling boost up to 250 lbs. It just does not takes, the
is
problem?
Then what about all the home you ask? Barry Bonds’
The bottom
line here folks
is
that
alleged steroid use began in 1998. Other than his freak 73-home run season in 2001 his career high was 49. He had three 40-home run sea-
League Baseball’s
policy
sons and four 30-home run seasons
would be
prior to 1998, so to argue that he
lived.
suspected based on their physical
had no
appearance.
alleged steroid
Then you have players like McGwire
Barry Bonds and Mark
who
steroids,
power before the use started would be
talent or
It
much
Mark McGwire was “caught”
have
shorter
shares of the just
dumping
for
company ImClone,
days before the stock
But
in
is
Marion
sports.
fell.
common
most
the
cheating occurs
place
professional
Jones
recently
admitted she used steroids from
2000-2002 and, more importantly, during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where she won five medals. Reports are also surfacing of the in Major League Baseball, where a few
rampant use of steroids
players have had their reputations
that really
including
tarnished,
who
Troy Glaus,
like
much
of an advantage to you?
took
allegedly
Angels
Angeles
Los of Anaheim). the
Rafael Palmeiro, a free agent first baseman who has not played since the 2005 season, publicly declared to have never taken steroids, then
banned suband was suspended for 10 days on Aug. 1, tested positive for the
stance
stanozolol
McNanney
Despite lievable
Opinion Despite ever-mounting evidence
supporting
all
these cases
is
what
how
is
coming
truly
to
unbe-
lax sports fans
Bonds himself has vehe-
baseball.
mently denied steroid use since he broke the single-season home run record in 2002. There is also the pending investigation of a group of player on
Carolina Panthers
the
team who allegedly
football
tested
2005 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. When was the last time you heard about that? But the most glaring and disturbing place in sports where steroid positive
team’s
the
after
occurs
use
professional
in
is
wrestling.
The number of wrestlers
who have
died this year due to past
steroid use
Mike
flabbergasting.
is
Awesome,
Sherri
Brian
Martel,
Adams and Bam Bam Bigelow are four names who all passed
just
away
due
this year, all reportedly
to past steroid use.
Then, of course, there was the deceased tragedy involving wrestler Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and seven-year-old son before taking his own life. It is reported Benoit had an abnormal testosterone in his sys-
tem, as well as a lethal mix of painkillers.
On
and
leagues seem to be on the issue.
of steroids,
use
his
Barry Bonds continues to be celebrated as the home run king of
amount of
2005. the forefront,
sound
current
steroids during his time with the
and
careers
shorter lives.
Does
using Androstenedione, a border-
are lightning rods for skepti-
has been proven that steroid
users
absurd.
prison
in
Anaheim Angels (now
Too many people look at a guy and say “Oh, he’s huge. He must be on steroids." The majority of players already suspended under Major are the last players that
months
repeated concussions.
although illegal and potentially dangerous to the health of the user, do not give this incredible competitive advantage mat people speak of. Though it does give an edge, that edge is short-
steroid
Martha Stewart was found guilty and sentenced to five
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman
runs,
Alex
wholesome. What do these three have in common? They’ve all cheated at some point in their lives. Richard Nixon
Doctors and law enforcement have said that Benoit's actions (he murdered his wife and son before hanging himself) were more likely related to brain trauma caused by
happen.
,
is
shame within the sports community. Even Martha Stewart showed she wasn’t so nice and forever in
Benoit here, talking about
Chris If
and he’s
his competition,
boost of energy for more aggres-
In fact, the
Shawn
time,
all
Mark at first base and how big he was. And
sive workouts.
However, steroids do not magically give you strength and ability.
of
stand next to at
of
Marion Jones
Scandal.
rpore miniscule than people think.
I
the United States.
determined.
much
While
steroids give an edge,
one of the most
is
vilified presidents in the history
sional” sport, the results are pre-
“profes-
a
it’s
a of overwhelming evidence against them, but one must realize lot
Richard Nixon
the juice’
off
of course was booted out of the White House after the Watergate
matter? Although
have
them
‘Get
Mythology 101
to Steroid
Benoit tragedy.
top of the
World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE)
recently suspended
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They
do
not
flatly
the
state
wrestlers have to use steroids to get
top, but
the
to
implied
who
in
it
heavily
is
company
the
decides to push and not push.
why
ask
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Condors lose a close one Women’s soccer team coach says By
One game
AARON O’CONNELL
goal
of
was
the difference in a
opportunity
as
the
Mohawk
Mountaineers defeated Conestoga Condors 2-1 in women's soccer action on Oct. 3. the
Both teams started off assertively, battling back and forth throughout the feisty first half, but it ended knotted
“We
at zero.
expected
Mohawk
to
come
out aggressively,” Condors coach
Aldo Krajcar said
game. “After the first 10 minutes we knew we were in for a tough after the
match.”
The
strike just catching a piece of the
scramble
Mohawk
net.
goalkeeper’s hand. The second half started off like the first. The play was even and full of one-on-one battles in the
midfield
as
neither
team could
find the back of the net.
Midway through
second half the Condors capitalized on a 2 on 0 when Renee Blanchard directed a perfect pass into the back of the Mountaineers’ net. With the momentum on their side, Conestoga began to control the
the play, pressing in the Mohawk end, but were unable to capitalize on any more chances.
in
front of the
half didn't see too
many
chances but Conestoga had the best one on a breakaway with the
Mohawk came
back with some pressure of their own and tied the game at one during a right
looked back.
"We had
a
few defensive lapses,
not from our back four but from our midfielders and they capital-
ized
on
their
chances,”
Kraicar
said.
He added, girls.
“I
give credit to our
They played
hard,
we had
three
or four breakaways in the game, but only capitalized on one.”
With the
loss, the
Condors now
have a record of -3- as of Oct. 8 while the Mountaineers moved into third
place
record of 3-
in 1
the
1
West with a (Photo
-0.
A Condor
struggled on the
The power of the Durham Lords was too much for the Conestoga women's fastball team, as their
the first
(Photo
A Condor
gives
it
by Joshua Khan) her all.
mound, and after it was time
Durham-11, Conestoqa-1 held her ground on the mound, giving up one run and striking out five
RBls. But the all-round pitcher also
Condors. Condors’ pitcher Laura Matheson
Condors,
O'Connell)
Mohawk
Oct. 3.
improve on.
it
a day.
as
Conestoga’s it
fielders
together.
with power,” she said.
Even with great chemistry,
to
it
comes
start
to offence,
hitting
inning,” said Day.
we
the
first
“Not the
fifth
in
inning.”
Head coach Fawn Day said it all came down to the opposing team. “Our fielders have to be on their toes at all times because Durham hits
still
“When have
any other team in have areas they can
like
for her to call
also couldn’t put
Danielle Smith went 2-for-2 at bat, driving in two runs and generating five
by Aaron
against
sports,
off day,
Oct. 4.
got off to a hot start in four innings, as pitcher
game
three stressful innings,
Despite giving up runs, Matheson wasn’t the only player having an
record dropped to 6-3 after a bitter
home on
battles for the ball during a
wings get clipped
By JOSHUA KHAN
Durham
lapses’
Condors'
Fastball team’s
11-1 loss at
— Page 15
home
at
had a few defensive
2007
Just minutes later the Mountaineers pulled ahead on a rebound goal and they never
1
first
‘we
15,
the
As of Oct. 4, the Condors are tied atop the Ontario College Athletics Association standings with a 6-3 record (although they have played more games than the rest of the colleges),
and
will
make
the playoffs.
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2007
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