Women’s
A
health
symptoms are
A
newsroom
learning
for
journalism students
Mercado
is
minorities
Spanish
and ethnic
cough. He’d
vastly
underrepre-
had no appetite and dropped to
are
sented on the bone
marrow
registry.
lost all
pounds from
New Owen
Wilson movie
up
live
of his
He
hair. 1
180.
I I I
miraculous recovery.
So his parents turned to the Karmanos Cancer Centre, one of
success.
hotel
his
couple of months before coming
a sterile
the top cancer institutes in the U.S.,
Then he got a lung infection. “They had to isolate me, and make
fragile
weeks protecting
immune system
in
where
hospital room.
Doctors finally gave him the go-
ahead to leave his room for the time last week.
first
transplants.
someone
leave
to
the at
Conestoga in October 2007 when the leukemia he's been fighting on and off since he was 19 returned.
As
the disease worsened, doctors
said his only
hope was
to get a
bone marrow transplant - and he needed it fast.
was pretty grim,” Mercado said in a phone interview from his hospital room at Karmanos Cancer Centre in Detroit, Mich. “My body was shutting down. It was very “It
close.”
There was no exact donor match for him, a requirement for trans-
plants
performed
in
Ontario.
matters
complicate
and
plants,
mechanical engineering program
To
$ 200 000 After a
is
not
about
costs
it
.
,
OHIP
series
finally
of fundraisers,
agreed to help cover
Mercado began chemotherapy that would the cost of the procedure.
destroy
all
the leukemia cells and
normal white
cells in his
bone mar-
row.
He
turned 25 in the hospital on Jan. 10, and had his transplant on Jan. 15.
began - the wait to see if Mercado’s body would accept the donor marrow, if the marrow would start generating normal cells in his body, and if his weakened immune system could
Then
the wait
He had
nausea,
I
wasn't contagious,”
fevers
and a
said
Mercado.
“Now
move on
he said.
“I
row biopsy and it came back clean. That hasn't happened in a long time. The donor's bone marrow function is all working as it should."
Mercado depended on the overwhelming support he had from friends, family
and girlfriend Diana
Tadic to get him through the long boring days when he just had to wait to get better. When his doctor said he could finally go out on a short trip, he headed to the nearby Children’s Hospital.
“There was an 11 -year-old boy there also having a bone marrow transplant,” he said. “He was having it that day, and he wanted to
meet me.” the boy,
also Spanish, to give
who
is
him encour-
to the next stage
-
recovery process
back home Faith
to Kitchener.
to church. “I’d love to
able to go, but
crowds
he’ll stay for a
important to him, but he
is
go
of his
a special sterile
room where
can't
seems to be had a bone mar-
everything
Mercado met with
fight off infections.
further,
sure
tine,”
This mismatch procedure
as successful as exact-match trans-
else.
had
bone
the closest possible
donor.
Ill Mercado
mismatch
Patients receive
marrow from
And Mercado immediately went to help
perform
they
— No. 12
Mercado spent his last days at Karmanos over the Easter weekend. He is now well enough to
But over time these symptoms began to diminish and his white cell count began going up. Doctors were confident the transplant was a
Luis,
to expectations.
agement and support.
37
Mercado's parents, Ileana and went back to their native Nicaragua in the hopes of finding an exact match, without any luck.
spent 10
test.
40th Year
Dany Mercado has been battling leukemia for six months. After chemotherapy and a bone marrow lie's undergoing a transplant,
He
Dogs
day by day
getting better
By CHARLOTTE PRONG PARKHILL
for
doesn’t
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
2008
Dany
go
Just too predictable
or
are not normal.
31,
will
important
so you know when
Monday, March
we
puts the old sniffers to the
Self-education is
hunting
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
complex
is
be
can't be around
I
he said.
yet,”
He’s also looking forward to vis-
Ronald McDonald House and meeting the people who welcomed iting
his family there.
"They’ve been absolutely amazing,” he said. “My mom has become great friends with the people there. They've treated my family with such compassion, it’s been a blessing.”
Mercado hopes to return to Conestoga in 2009 and complete his program. “But I see my future in a different way now,” he said. “I used to always think about what I have to do, what would I have time
do? “But now I feel I have plenty of time to finish school and get married and have children.” And time to meet the one person to
who made
possible. In
all
it
two
(Internet photo)
Conestoga student Dany Mercado underwent a bone marrow transplant on Jan. 15. He’s hoping to be couple of months.
home
in
a
years, he will be able to get information about his donor. “I’m so grateful. I was losing
hope,” said Mercado. “The timeline was desperate when I got the call,” he said, adding that he can’t wait to meet the donor
and thank him or her personally. For more information about the bone marrow registry, go to
www.onematch.ca.
WIST program
gets
$290,000 boost Bv LEANNE
MOUNTFORD
their
own home.
This
The women in skilled trades (WIST) carpentry program at Conestoga College has received
Sponsored
Women's Since
it
Ontario
the
Directorate, the
program
is
not a regular program
funded program, must receive -special funding said Tanja Gancevich. employer liaison and program mar-
or
regularly
a
each year
it
keting for the school of trades and
Women's
Ontario
Directorate puts out calls for pro-
posals
and different
institutions
submit proposals, she said. The proposal must consist of letters from employers supporting
$290,000 students
in
in skilled
trades (WIST) carpentry program at Conestoga College
funding, thanks to the Ontario
who
started the
program
in
Women’s
is
the recipient of
Directorate. Ella Gashgarian,
September, said she
is
learning a
lot.
who
is
one
of
22
women ing and
support their family.
“We’ve had
a really high success
program and
why we've been
that's
funding for
it
I
think
granted
again.” she said. is
thrilled
about the
funding. “It's a really great
women
to
opportunity for
become confident
in
something they perhaps haven't been exposed to.”
WIST
carpentry
student. is
Ella
learning a
of things from the program. Although she enjoys theory, she likes shop the best. The WIST carpentry program is a
lot
vear
in
length and has operated tor
Gancevich. At the program's inception. 18 to
six vears. said
20 w omen accepted. Since relocating the program from the Guelph campus to the Waterloo campus, more shop
Gancevich.
space has increased the number
The
The women
liv
and prove that there is a good labour market and economy. "You don't want to train people in things there’s no work in.” said the initiative
(Photo by Leanne Mountford)
option for
Gashgarian. said she
apprenticeships.
The
vital
Gancevich
$290,000.
will receive
a
rate with this
funding for 2008.
by
is
where they can make a
first
WIST
program was created
and foremost
to prov ide eco-
nomic opportunities to women because they are more single-handedlv responsible for managing
of students able to take the pro-
gram. This school year, the program and next
started with 22 students
vear
it
will start with 25. she said.
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,
News
2008
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deep thoughts Conestoga College
...with Random
questions answered by
random students
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grown up listening them and they’re awesome.”
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Whether
to sulk or to study.
Whether
to
become
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If you could rock out on stage with
to panic or to prepare.
Exams
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into the
to
know:
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locations of each About three weeks before exams start, mark the times and exam on a calendar. For each course, list what you need to study and the Estimate the sources you will use (textbook, class notes, lab. assignments). amount of study time you will need and indicate study periods on the calendar. By planning ahead, you know you will have time for each subject.
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SPOKE, March
Making students happy MARKO
By JENNIFER
of February.
"The Nicole Woodruff recently over as residence
life
took
co-ordinator
the Conestoga College Residence and Conference Centre and students say she is doing a at
going of
start
been a learning experience and though I'm starting to really I
feel as
settle in
now. I'm excited
there,” says
College as student
ideas and seeing what
mer.
Woodruff says she wanted life
how
she
to
witnessed
What
be
co-ordinator because
Connell
wanted
to gain the respect, be
of each student as he had," she
tions,
wants
me
and give
in the future
the experience
need for a future career
will
I
travel
in
and tourism."
RLC
challenges,
has had
especially
being away from the office for half
LRC
and when a student come and talk.
"The biggest challenge right now is dealing with time management," "It's
been
difficult
cramming so much work into the few weeks I've been in the office this past
month. Not
I
Orleans (where she
that
I
regret
Habitat
a
in
for
project) twice in the past
loved
but
it,
has been a
it
its number of computers summer. “The library is packed during its peak hours, which are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and that is when our
over the summer.
'"I'm loving the idea of being able to have a direct effect on residence life right from the beginning of the
knew exactly what to expect and what her responsibilities are. Both Ryan and Nicole are very caring and friendly people, so they both fit
school year to the end,” she says.
the job very well.”
What students about Woodruff tive
she
will
next year.
need that
is
know
to
she,
like
others, did not have a posi-
residence experience.
“I
would love
around and
to
try to
change things the most
make
ing the
summer
computing sup-
its
webpage
dur-
for any interested
“We the
LRC
post
positions
as
they
available," she said, adding
also annually hires library
assistants
and other students
help
audiovisual department.
in the
Schneider said year the
need the
ing support help research already provide
the
librarians
at the
information
LRC
this
is
the
to
first
will start looking for
computing support assistants. The volume of students in the library has heavily increased after the
LRC
Computing
support assistants be responsible for technical and software questions, such as how to print on one side of the page
will
or
how
Word. "Our
to superscript
something
in
librarians don’t have a lot of
Harnden says Nicole great job and already
resi-
says she thinks Ryan was a great
concern,” says Gutscher.
“The only suggestion
Gutscher’s only suggestion for
“Since Nicole has worked here
says Harnden. "Maybe she could organize more trips like Habitat for
his job.
since the summer, she had lots of
a
first-year
civil
find out that
my
services are there
more
Humanity.”
to
Income tax time is upon us again. With the April 30 deadline fast approaching,
it
is
time to pore over
those receipts and forms collected throughout the year and try to get some money back. all
also a time for many students debate whether or not they should bother because of the hasIt is
to
often," he said.
Schneider said the
I
to
By JOHN LINLEY
engi-
that they will begin asking for help
is
Students: file returns
do.”
neering student, said he is a Microsoft Office specialist who knows the ins and outs of all the products, Microsoft different including Word and Excel. “1 hope that as soon as students
happening
the different events
LRC
will
be
looking for students who are quite proficient in troubleshooting and
knowledgeable
in a variety
sle.
(Photo by John Lintey)
Many with
students go through school
little
to
pointless since
Even students with a limited income should complete their
taxes and
tax returns, as their education
no income, so
tax return
someone we figured
systems.
they haven't paid any
may seem
will not get
much money
filing a
back.
be claimed
expenses can
still
at a later date
when
they are
former Shaun accountant at Symons, Wearn and Smith LLP in Woodstock, said that isn't the case. With all the school
This can include a
expenses that can be claimed, it is a good idea to file every year. “Even if you don't have any
your income, a T4A which is sent if you received any scholarships or bursaries and the T2202A form
a
file,
and
it
s
interest amounts can be carried forward to future years when they can be more helpful in covering your
These deductions can also be transferred to a parent, grandparent
or a spouse
needed.
T4
showing
slip
which is a statement of the tuition you paid during the current school year.
students
Graduating received
OSAP
will
also
who be
mailed a receipt showing how much interest they paid on their loan, a portion of which can be claimed. Josh Nuhn. a second-year electriwas not aware of
cian apprentice,
taxes.
who might
benefit from
them.
"This can be a good way ot returning a favour if they were a big part of financing your education." said Schaefer.
Aside from tuition and rent, students can also claim other education expenses such as bus passes .
fall.
every-
names and lets everyone know about upcoming events.
Woodruff is to keep on displaying posters around residence about
showed a
always beneficial for students because they can claim their rent and tuition," he said. Schaefer said even if these claims cannot help you in the current year, tuition amounts and student loan
the
doing a
is
knows
true love for
RLC who
income you can
in
fill-
ing Ryan’s shoes.”
have for keep doing what she's doing, come up with more events and get more people involved,"
Schaefer,
students
I
think she'll have any problem
her
of different software products and
(Photo by Hien Dinh)
Ryan. She’s a very happy, informative and smiley person and don't
“She is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable when you approach her with a question or
early
are also
Mike Kroutil, a first-year civil engineering student, is the first person to be hired as a computing support assistant at the LRC. His responsibilities include fixing paper jams, refilling paper and helpmore ing students with troubleshooting. The LRC will be hiring
replacement,” says Harnden. “She has a lot of the same qualities as
childhood education student Katie Gutscher
Second-year
experience with troubleshooting so when we were looking to hire that students
many
the
in
take place in
that
instrument Jenna Harnden
always had a smile on his face, so Woodruff has big shoes to fill. "However, Nicole’s the perfect
she says.
Kroutil,
provide computalong with the
It’s difficult to
desk, she said.
students.
become
activities
hearing
student
says Connell was a lot of fun, knew everyone's names, kept everyone updated on all the events and he
one’s
library
port assistants on
get people involved
First-year specialist
dence.
most help.”
technicians will
is
keep people involved, and to keep being enthusiastic and outgoing.
positive experience for everyone,”
Linda Schneider, manager of the LRC. said t/ie library will be advertising positions for
She says she thinks Woodruff
doing a good job so far and though she has not been in the position for very long, she has already tried to
tall.
the
residence
in
“I think this pre-
pared her well for the job as she
RLC
Schneider said the LRC has hired Mike Kroutil this term but plans on hiring more than one student for the busy fall term.
at
lived
be
returning as
we
Learning Resource Centre next
who
Gutscher,
would have more, experience than
students will be
the hard
really getting settled in.”
last
able to find job opportunities
work he put into residence and she was there to help him out when needed,” says all
challenge. I'm looking forward to
doubled
Computer savvy
saw
— Page 3
her goal
is
time to work alongside Ryan and
hiring students
By HIEN DINH
«
etc.
says Woodruff.
She says being the interesting
likes dishing out lines.”
to just
New
Humanity month,
many
The biggest reward is hearing from the students that they are happy with an event, the decora-
says. "Plus, this position will train
many jobs
like,
the discipline part of
is
the job.
me
for so
interesting.”
is
Woodruff doesn’t
however,
"No one
involved and see the development
interacting
“Designing some of the event crowds come
interacting with the residents. "I
likes
out to those events
residence
of
She says she
to
participated
Woodruff hopes
Woodruff.
with the students the most.
program-
to start
making some changes here and
good job. She replaced Ryan Connell, who accepted a position at Conestoga life
has
position
this
2008
31,
and the cost of textbooks. To claim any of these things you need the proper forms, so be sure to attach your rent and transit pass receipts, along with any forms from the college or employers.
just how many of his expenses could be claimed to help get some
money "I
back.
send
in
my
every year, but
1
income tax return had no idea you
could claim things like textbooks and bus passes. he said. "
This information and
much more
found on the Canadian Revenue Agency s w ebsite on the forms and publications page at www.cra.gc.ca/forms. The income tax form package, which is w hat you fill in and send awa\. is also available on the w ebsite. or can be ordered by calling
can
be
1-800-959-2221.
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— SPOKE, March 31
,
Commentary
2008
Ontario budget 2008
Pet food recalls
University of
Conestoga
are no treat You go treats
days
and pick up your dog’s favourite to feed to your best friend. Two your beloved family pet is sick from- salmonella
to the pet store
and take them home later
poisoning.
This has actually happened to some people, forcing a dogtreat recall for Canada and the United States. What's even more frightening is that people handling these salmotreats are also in danger of coming in contact with the nella.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning dog owners to stay away from Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium
Dog
Treats.
This is the second pet-food recall Canada has had in the past year, causing concern that other brands will be next. The CFIA" issued a warning on their website March 13, which stated that 50-gram packages of the treats are what
have been contaminated and as of March 13, one illness had been documented. There's no telling how many more pets have become ill since then. Last spring Menu Foods recalled their pet food products all across the country after it killed numerous cats and dogs. Later that same year, in June, animal feed was turned away from the Canadian border because in mid-May an import of corn gluten from Pet food companies have
China tested positive for melamine and cyanuric acid contamination, which block
own regulations, so who knows what is being their
kidney function and can be found in the urine and kidneys of sick animals. There needs to be action
found and not reported since only 10 per cent of pet foods are certified.
Ah
of
yes, here
happening again.
The CFIA ensures that no banned products get into any pet food sold in Canada; Health Canada ensures that there are no fake claims on pet food packages; the Competition Bureau administers legislation surrounding proper labeling for packin
Canada. governs
we go
"Round and round
quer" Tibet. But
again.
First
it's
the merry-go-
it's
However, none of these regulate the production of pet food at the manufacturing level, such as what's in the food and the
Opinion
tions. In fact, he has said,
in
is
public relations
increased autonomy. But his holi-
2008 games
will host the
-Beijing this
ness' calls for
actions
turning into a public
relations disaster for China,
on many
occasions, that his goal in regards to Tibet is not independence, but
In fact, the issue of Tibetan inde-
pendence
which
in
summer.
of Tibet,
be
on the people
lost
many of whom
resent the
issue of Tibetan
autonomy
not new, but a recurring probcentral gov-
lem for the Chinese
ernment, which quelled the
the Tibetan people.
sites,
as consequences.
The Dalai Lama has often repeated his "middle way" stance
China launched a military cam-
school students joined the marches.
As
a
I
must say
that
when
the
Tiananmen Square
incident in Beijing
was broadcast
However, the relationship between
I
do not support Tibetan independence as endorsed by radical anti-
Tibet and mainland China has
China
unfortunately,
protesters.
exiled
supreme
always been a complex issue which,
But then, neither
does the Dalai Lama,
who
is
the
spiritual leader
as„_
of
glaring
Chinese government's clampdown
on journalists and its censorship of media reports does not help matters. But what is clear by now is that the
Chinese policy of aggres-
sive investment spending in order
appease the Tibetan population,
to
is
rarely reported in
mainstream western media.
For instance, on most news webwestern media reports that
paign into Tibet
in
What that the
are
attempt to assimilate
more worrisome now is new generation of Tibetans
is
more radicalized than ever
before, as are
its
now
many young
Tibetans
rejecting the "middle
path" as endorsed by the Dalai
Lama and
actively promoting the
use of violence and tenor tactics
around the world.
both a Taiwanese and mainland-
Chinese lineage,
last
significant uprising in Tibet in
1989,
Chinese-Canadian who has
some
the Tibetan culture, has failed.
is
local high
there are
migrants into the region.
staged a protest of the Chinese gov-
when
it,
as well as
trouble started on
into full-blown riots
but to "retrieve"
recent increase of ethnic Chinese
The
March 10, when Buddhist monks from Lhasa
may
».
calm and measured
ernment, which quickly snowballed
is
is
biases in western reports, the
of peaceful protests and negotia-
than just a few dents
new
likely to get
its territory.
Though
impacts have nonetheless
China's shiny
it,
as part of
only part of the problem. The other part of the problem is that pet food companies often have their own regulations and do their own testing and quality control, so who knows what is being found and not reported since only 10 per cent of pet foods in Canada are certified. Some feel that since larger companies use the same nutrition standards and regulations they don't feel the need to provide proper certification. This has gone on long enough and there have been other cases of pet/animal-food contamination over the years. The organizations that are supposed to be regulating these products need to step it up and set some tougher rules as well
amounts. This
conquer
have been perhaps partly expected, its
ask
not that China went to Tibet to
Tibetan independence.
made more
to
China has always considered Tibet
Events of the past few weeks
but
answer you're
the
Wei-Lon Lee
the Spielberg tirade
about the Darfur genocides, and
now
you were
if
any Chinese or even a Taiwanese,
round we go."
The
standards for livestock feed.
will
in
armour and just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
taken to prevent this from
aged pet food and the Animal Feeds Act
W mentioned budget; Conestoga get short end of stick? China needs to reconsider its Tibet strategy U
1950 to "con-
in
order to gain complete independence, and not just I
believe
it
is
return of the Dalai
ous prospect,
more autonomy.
time to consider the
if
Lama
rising discontent
of the Tibetan pop-
ulations in China, for
want Tibet
as a seri-
only to assuage the
I
would not
to be China's
Kosovo, or
worse, the next Tiananmen Square.
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31
,
2008
— Page 5
Volunteer for student panels By WEI-LON LEE
much more
"It’s
motivating and have one or two students speak on behalf of a program, because they’re the ones
past and
who
his life,
convincing
Conestoga College is recruiting volunteers to he on student panels, hoping they will keep attracting
more prospective students upcoming fall semester. “I think
it’s
for the
really important for
students to volunteer for the stu-
who
are
attending classes
here, so they can speak
from
their-
experiences far better than any faculty or co-ordinator,” said Paul
Osborne, director of marketing Conestoga College.
The students on
the panels,
arc living
you about
all
and they can
it,
tell
at
who
will be
speaking with high school students on April 5 as part of Explore Conestoga, are actually
of the students attending Conestoga are mature students or students who have been out in the workforce for a lew years and have
decided to either pursue further education or have opted for a career change, said Osborne. High school students are espeinterested
hear about lil'e-changingsStories, he said. “There was one particular engito
neering student who already had an undergraduate degree as well as
volunteers who were recommended by their program co-ordinator. Their job is to speak to students’
but
he absolutely
hated his job, and
when he opted
and answer any question as well
for a career
as share their college life experi-
he found Osborne.
ence.
a master’s in
degree
university,
in his discipline
change his
at
Conestoga,
calling,”
Conestoga
said
Conestoga
alumnus,
used to have drug and alcohol
addictions, told students about his
how college has changed recounted Osborne.
uncommon
not
“It’s
these
Many
cially
Another
who
the highs, as well as
the lows,” he said.
dent panels, because they are the
ones
to
life-changing
our students,” he
hear of
to
from
stories
said.
He added that it is these kinds of anecdotes which will most likely resonate with high school students. the emotional
“It’s
comes with
impact
that
these stories,” he said.
All too often, there
is
an implicit
misconception
that “the best col-
lege
students
wouldn't
well
in
fare
too
a university setting,” said
Osborne, a former radio broadcastand college graduate. “But many of our students decided to come here not because they er
can’t
get
into
a
university,
but
because of the more hands-on approach college education offers,”
(Photo by Wei-ton Lee) Paul Osborne, director of marketing at Conestoga College, says using students as representatives of specific programs is one
he said.
the best
the
-
of
ways
week
to recruit
in
new
students from high school.
photos
Right, Const.
J. Michael T. Durk Royal Canadian Mounted Police was a repre-
of the
sentative for his organization at the on-campus job fair March
The
RCMP
was one
of
68
employers on hand looking
to
19.
hire
Conestoga students. (Photo by John Lintey)
(Photo by Kerry Reed)
Conestoga’s student enrolment is growing wildly, but wild Canadian geese are not a part of the population yet. However, these two geese don’t
know
the college and
(Photo by Leanne Mountford) event was held in Graduation On March 20, the first Passport to the recreation the LRC, from Members Centre. Life Student the centre, Johnson Insurance and Win Leader Frames, to name a few, showed up to let students who are about to graduate know the benefits which are available to them through the Alumni Association and Alumni Services. Above, Jen Davies from career
services
was one
of the participants.
seem
to
that, frequently visiting its
pond.
(Photo by Joshua Khan)
free doughnuts, Roll up the rim! Although no one has won a car at the college, they have received prizes. won have staff and faculty coffees and other treats. So far, 2,519 students,
Feature
— SPOKE, March 31, 2008
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Arming against infertility what the normal symptoms are for your body in order to gauge when symptoms go awry. Variations in your basic cycle are often precursors to potential problems as benign as a hormonal imbalance, which is easy to treat, to
By HOLLY FEATHERSTONE finances,
Somewhere amidst assignments, erratic diets,
patterns
is
our social lives and irregular sleep an oft-neglected but imperative health: ovulation
component of female lack of
it,
Women
fertility,
and taking
command
according to Shelley Gibbs, a
naturopathic doctor
at
the
Duke Centre
homework, jobs and
PMS
“Women’s
"Just because
finances, but such neglect
mean
present,
is
syndrome, also referred to as she was 30. The syndrome is characterized by a hormonal imbalance of too
lets
PCOS, when
us
much
adrenalin and too little follicle-stimulathormone, which causes cyst growth on the ovaries and impedes conception.
common does-
they're normal. If there’s
it
know
there's
ing
symptoms
After trying for four years to conceive, with
something out
the assistance of in vitro fertilization technolo-
of balance (with our bodies).” Gibbs,
who
ture, said
poor
gy and suffering a miscarriage, Roberts sucbaby boy. Though PCOS was a roadblock toward par-
specializes in long-term repro-
ductive health and stress
uted to college
life,
fertility-related
management
cessfully adopted a
acupunc-
often attrib-
enthood, Roberts said she
as well as a sedentary
poor dietary choices and toxin exposure can all cumulatively have a large impact
tility
lifestyle,
on women’s
is
“It’s
(for infertility)
harder to be unex-
know what you’re
is
Furthermore, doctors do not screen for potential fertility threats including
imbalances,
STDs
asked.
therefore vital to be
It
is
knowledge, or
can lead to future problems.
hormonal
or ovarian cancer, unless
at least
armed with
a proactive approach, to
utive director
Evora said a common practice young women overlook is obtaining regular PAP smears and
the
physical
and information specialist with Awareness Association of Canada. “Education is absolutely necessary. Women need to know what’s going on (with their bodies) and what questions to ask (healthInfertility
checkups, especially
are
if
understanding
to
go for
their regular
PAP
of times (STDs) are
smears because a
lot
asymptomatic,” she
said.
HPV
external bacteria present in the pelvic organs damage or scar the ovaries and fallopian tubes,
with
thereby causing
Evora said infertility-causing STDs, as well PCOS and endometriosis, a physical condition where the uterine lining builds along the outer uterus, are the most prevalent threats to fertility and are well worth the venture to the as
gynecologist.
one
Rodgers,
Canada’s
of
know, who’ve had many sexual partners, haven’t had PAP tests because girls
I
will be
it
awkward
or
uncom-
who was diagnosed
Rodgers,
at the
with ovarian
age of 20, paid heed to the painful
can
still
their
own
to
impact pelvic health when the
- chemotherathe
Rodgers has considered harvesting her eggs isolate
the
In,
able to
She has thus founded
tumour.
Myself Outside
was
a foundation devoted to
ovarian cancer research and awareness.
"Myself Outside In I really want
because
Awareness Association
Canada, said long-term use of synthetic hormones may disrupt the body’s natural balance. “At the end of the day, when (women) manipulate the natural cycle of their bodies, there’s going to be (effects that),” she said.
.
.
.
MOI
is
abbreviated into
emphasize the impor-
taking care of yourself, inside and
hair,
cures, but they
much
time
tanning and getting mani-
need
to
remember
to take care
of their insides and their health.”
of
of
es to diet, exercise, sleep and stress
ment.
all
of which can affect
it
is
also
to contribute to the alle-
infertility’s
impact on patients
through social support,
“People don’t realize the she said.
The
“It
infertility
stress with infertil-
can get very lonely and bit.”
support group Roberts
facili-
one avenue of creating solace among women, both fertile and infertile, toward the achievement of greater sensitates in
Kitchener
tivity to
such an issue,
is
“The journey toward fertility changes you forever and makes you more compassionate,” said Roberts,
In
the
women diet
meantime,
recommends
Gibbs
address daily immediacies such as
and sleep
in
order to promote long-term
reproductive health, in conjunction with getting regular physical checkups.
now
Such simple
equal greater chances of future
fertility,
“An ounce of prevention
is
worth a pound of
cure,” said Gibbs.
For
more
information
regarding
the
Awareness Association of Canada, contact Melanie Roberts at 519-880-0209 or at kwiaac@rogers.com. For more information about Myself Outside In, visit www.myselfoutsidein.com or e-mail Alexandra Rodgers at myselfoutsidein@hotmail.com.
To book and/or obtain information regarding
Health comprises our day-by-day approachof
viation
women
Infertility
to
she said. "Girls spend so
doing their
reduce breast and cervical cancers, Sandra Evora, information specialist with the Infertility
tance of out,"
can
bolsters the notion that envi-
days as fertility-threatening, said
practices
like that."
for future use, though her treatment
pill
who
exclude people quite a
need to be on top of
be faced with a decision
indicates the
Roberts,
ronmental factors must be considered these
her ovaries.
was daunting. “It was so bizarre because I was so young and hadn’t even thought of my future children before," she said. “And it really scared me to
Though research
and certain chemicals we’re
“Pesticides
ity,”
prospect of possibly losing both her ovaries
vary.
produce and endocrine-disrupting plastics, have become a prime area for concern.
abdominal symptoms she was experiencing due to a mango-sized tumor attacking one of
py and radiation - are considered. Rodgers said after her diagnosis,
pills
to environ-
mental factors, such as pesticides present on
important for
fortable,” she said.
side effects of cancer treatment
but opinions about the safety of
said.
Gibbs said accumulated exposure
bodies),” she said.
“So many
Ovarian cancer, though not a direct threat
(Photo by Holly Featherstone)
our bodies,” she
tions.
cancer
take charge of their health,
stress is also
exposed to mimic the bad estrogens responsible for cramps, PMS and anovulation (in our
fertility,
women can
of ovulation, a significant factor. “Stress affects hormones and the balance of
irregularity or cessation
youngest victims of ovarian cancer, can attest to the urgency of obtaining physical examina-
within their bodies,” she said.
remain one way
issues are weight-related, obesity being linked PCOS and low body weight causing the
Evora said
infertility.
health and aware of any changes that occur
still
stability,
Evora said being over or underweight can impact the production of hormones responsible for ovulation. Twelve per cent of fertility
“Women
Oral contraceptives
reproductive
and chlamydia, are often untraceable yet are one of the major causes of infertility in women. If left untreated, these diseases can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, in which
they’re scared
they are sexually active.
The process of self-education commences itself:
they
bleeding, pelvic or cramp-related pain, or
“(Women) have
with the menstrual cycle
if
enduring menstrual symptoms of excessive
care providers).”
in
more awareness of Kitchener, said women need of menstrual symptoms. absence and/or presence the cially regarding
Alexandra
reproductive health.
think of the long-
term,” said Sandra Evora, assistant to the exec-
for
to build
Sexually transmitted diseases, such as
since reproductive health
not simply diagnose patients, but rather administer treatment by means of ruling out the possibilities. Unfortunately, this process can be overdrawn, tedious and inconclusive. By the time some infertile patients are referred to fertility specialists, it is too late.
health entirely or simply waiting too long to
Change and Wellness their own bodies, espe-
the Duke Centre
dealing with.
infertility is scary.”
Roberts said
abandoning pelvic
(Photo by Holly Featherstone)
unex-
often cryptic, health-care professionals will
Though most college students are bombarded with thoughts of paying off student loans or working toward fulfilling academic goals
“Young generations don’t
a relief,” she said.
Unexplained
conceive (in the future).”
rather than having children,
left
Shelly Gibbs, a naturopathic doctor at
plained than to
and menstrual history. ‘Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a book that should be given to all women at puberty,” she said. “There’s no way of knowing if (conception) will go your way Until you actually try
fertility
relieved her infer-
“To get any type of diagnosis
their bodily cycles
ensure
is
rather than
was diagnosed
plained.
health.
Gibbs said women are not given adequate knowledge and understanding of their bodies at puberty. Nor are they encouraged to actively arm themselves with essential knowledge of
to
ovarian
tic
so complex,” said Gibbs.
(symptoms) are
also oversees local infertility
group meetings, faced conception challenges after being diagnosed with polycys-
are ignored.
health
who
Roberts,
support
to
cramps or
or uterine abnormali-
Association of Canada. health
long-term consequences, especialsymptoms as simple as severe menstrual
can lead
n’t
for
a lesser degree of importance than
assumes
STD
which are more laborious to diagnose. “If you have painful periods, it’s good to get that checked out when you're young,” said Melanie Roberts, representative of the Kitchener chapter of the Infertility Awareness
ties,
Change and Wellness in Kitchener. Far more often than not, women’s
ly if
severe cases of an
or the
of college age should be prioritizing
their reproductive health
of their
-
called anovulation.
managefertility and
PAP smears or reproDoon campus health serv-
physical examinations, ductive health, visit ices,
Room 2A 103.
News
SPOKE, March
Easter egg hunt a treat for By KERRY REED not just tun for children
is
and adults;
fun for dogs too.
is
it
The annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs, put on by the National Service Dogs organization, was held at Bingemans in Kitchener on March 2 Mara Engel, volunteer co-ordina1
said
tor,
it
is
.
a fun event for every-
one.
"We
placed
about 4,000 plastic
eggs around the park for dogs to dig up. In
and a the
each egg there
is
sticker,” said Engel.
dog
sticker
is
treat
is
for the
a
dog
,
2008
— Page 7
all
Engel.
National Service Dogs Easter
31
treat
“Of course
dog and
and
only
service
is
the
first
dog program
focused on children with autism in Canada. The service was founded in 1996 and provides customized, unique personal services for children and their families. Eight-year-old B riel le Gutlensohn said, “1 really like taking my
dog Raven
to find Easter eggs.
both have a
lot
my own
in
on
my
We
$40 neighbourhood
of fun.
I
raised
to help out.”
For more
information
on the
service go to www.nsd.on.ca.
the
for the people to collect.”
The 2008 egg hunt in Kitchener more than $18,700, enough money to pay for a dog for an raised
autistic child.
This compares to $42,000 raised year from all nine locations which include Kitchener, Windsor and Barrie. Organizers had set a goal of $20,000. “1 was extremely pleased with the turnout this year. There were 100 dogs registered. It was last
really great to see
people help out
such a worthwhile cause.” All
participants had to register
and pay $20 to participate. Each
two egg cartons up to 24 eggs. If
registrant received to possibly find
the registrants collected additional
donations on
the
organization’s
behalf they received more cartons
depending on the donation amount. If participants
collected a certain prize
number of stickers, a small was awarded.
“We
,200 prizes for the 4,000 eggs that were hidden,” said
only had
1
(Photo by Kerry Reed) Brielle
8, and her 5, of Kitchener
Guttensohn,
brother Hunter,
and their dog Raven collected 12 eggs during the Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs at Bingemans.
Emily Temple, 13, of Kitchener, and her dog, Zipper, enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt Bingemans held by the National Service Dogs on March 21
for
Dogs
at
i
The Left,
winners are
Robin
award
for
Woods
I
...
accepts her
2007 co-op student
of the year given by Education at
Work Ontario
at
an awards
ceremony on March
19.
She
also received an honourable mention in the Canadian
Association for Co-operative Education 2007 co-op student I
of the
year award competition.
Below right, Conestoga president John Tibbits presents the award for 2007 Co-op Employer of the Year to Jeff Wiesel,
VP
of the switch busi-
ness unit at COM DEV Ltd. Below left, all the nominees for co-op student of the year from the schools of business and engineering receive their certificates for being nominated.
Photos by John Linley
— SPOKE, March 31
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,
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2008
Are you raging behind the wheel? Safe driving on the roads requires patience and tolerance By MARCIA LOVE
Do you by
traffic
find yourself frustrated to school or
on your drive
than
those
Gomez
and
safer drivers
other
in
countries.
work?
A
As dangerous as road rage may seem to some drivers on Canadian roads, some believe Canadians are
little
aggravation
is all
it
takes
Dulce
.
Maria
ESL
for road rage to take the wheel.
Kolesnikova, both level four
Rajko Hajder, a driving instructor with Twin City Driving School in
students at Conestoga College, said
Kitchener, said he has seen a
lot
of
road rage while driving. "I see people swerving, yelling,
showing angry facial expressions and cutting people off. They don’t realize that it’s necessary to keep space between vehicles. They’re so eager to pass people, and for what? Just so they can gain
six
said people think they are pro-
tected in
their vehicles and get so
comfortable they become reckless and don't think there are any dan-
n’t
you think about
drivers
in
their
home
active
here,
"Police
(Photo by Marcia Love)
more
are
because they give out more speed-
moves through the intersection of Boulevard. Rajko Hajder, a Kitchener driving instructor, said he has seen a
ing tickets,”
Gomez
said,
who
who
is
“...
from Russia,
it
people
jump so why
is it
OK
to cut
they don’t time themselves proper-
on the road? The vehicle gives a
on the road?”
Rajko Hajder,
ly-
Brian Anderson, a first-year
tele-
who
cut
him
when
come
I
sometimes has bad road rage. "If something frustrates me
that
is
to a
mov-
they are driving.
happens
erate through as fast as
vision broadcasting student, said he
everybody is as good a driver as you think you are. Many people don't like to drive but have to.” Hajder said people need to be more patient and tolerant when
he said.
“When get
he said. “You have to realize not
off.
get angry
“I
ing,”
Twin City Driving School instructor
people
false sense of security."
off
hurt (in car crashes) for no reason,”
slam my hands on the steering wheel or scream,” he said. Anderson said he gets frustrated by bad drivers, potholes and drivers
four-way stop and no one
to drive at higher
in
someone
in
someone in line, so why is OK to cut
“People here are more polite towards pedestrians,” she said, “but
seem
You wouldn’t jump
front of
aggressively.
they also
of road rage through-
is
here.”
Kolesnikova,
lot
out Waterloo Region.
from Mexico. “In comparison with Mexico, it’s a lot better driving
more
Homer Watson Boulevard and Conestoga College
Traffic
countries.
Hajder said many people are in a rush when they are driving because
you would-
it,
in front of
line,
off
than
speeds, here.”
gers.
“If
tious
said she has noticed Russians drive
metres.”
He
Canadian drivers seem more cau-
away from
I
I
“There are more and more cars on the roads, and the roads aren’t getting any bigger,” he said. “People may call a car crash an
just accel-
can just to
it.”
Hajder said people need to understand they don’t have the right to
accident, but a lot of the time they aren’t.
drive, but the privilege. I’ll
"It’s
We
something
sad that people are getting
can almost always do to avoid them.”
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Fool or be fooled
on
April
FRANCA MAIO
By
monies, according to the turning
in the face,
Getting pie
the clocks back an hour and creat-
happen on the same day every year. Are you prepared to fool or be fooled? ing a fictional scenario
all
Day
Fool’s
April
fast
is
approaching, but are you aware ot
why
or where
it
all
1 museum
of hoaxes
site.
The when
last
theory goes back to 1582
the
Georgian calendar was
moved from April
1 ,
the
to Jan.
1
Some
individuals
refused
to
change with the calendar and con-
began?
New
tinued
mofhoaxes.com/aforigin), there
and those who changed, played jokes on those who did not. Are you going to participate in the celebration or will you be
is
no known origin for the day when most of us have a little fun at
someone else's expense. The site lists different theories for why the day has become a part once known as All
day,
celebrate
to
week during March 25 -
Year's April
1
does not plan
to participate.
Larry Stuart, a second-year com-
Middle Ages. Although it was celdocumentation little
puter program analyst student, said
in
ebrated,
answer as
is
it
to
hard to find a solid
where
according to the
it
all
began,
he once set
hour "It
in his
all
the clocks
ahead an
the
week. he "
said,
notes on the minors
left
One of the theories is based around Noah letting the dove go before the water around the arch
and the fridge telling his family members to go back to sleep. “They were not impressed,” he
had subsided.
said
According
to the site,
called sending the
this
dove on a
was
fool's
errand.
Another theory
is
based around a
holiday celebrated in France during
the
Festus fools),
Middle Ages called the Fatuorum (the feast of
according to the
site.
People would elect a fake pope
and mock church
rituals
and cere-
in for
house.
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Veronica Mousseau, a first-year said she
the
Day, started back
exists, so
Students,
fooled? graphic design student,
of our culture.
The
SPENDING
ebrate the day.
According to the museum of (www.museuwebsite hoaxes
Fool’s
START
new year was week of March 25when we now cel-
introduced and the
Nathan Reiman, a first-year software engineering student, said he has an ongoing prank fest with one of his friends.
He
said he
was not sure what
this
year's prank will be.
For a
list
of the top
Fool's pranks played
10 April
last year.
\
isit
www.museumofhoaxes.com/at_20 05
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SPOKE, March
31
2008
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1
Reality television Week of March
Aries March
2
2008
31,
September 23
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1
taking over our minds
is
Libra
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By SARAH JAYNES
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addicted to the drama and conflicts
October 22
April 19
Once upon Aries
ruled by
is
be surprised
if
sion this week.
under control
Libra
don't
you're causing ten-
Keep your temper this week or you
something very impor-
lose
will
Mars so
ruled by Venus which
is
makes you very social, (live in to your need for a social life and invite to
some
friends over.
Stay
in
have drinks, order a pizza and
play cards or Monopoly.
tant to you.
a time there were teleshows with reoccurring char-
vision
week, a stable plot and
acters each
wholesome morals and values that could be instilled upon viewers. Nowadays, television is drama, drama, drama, with challenges
who
prove
the strongest person
followed by a vote off
Taurus April 20
1
May
-
20
1§
now only
are
Taurus
ruled by Venus, god-
is
week
is
the
week
to spoil oneself.
Death represents both ending and beginnings. Something major in your life will come to an end but every end is merely a new begin-
some
extra time gazing at beauty
at its
finest
whether
it
ruled by Pluto, god
is
of the nether world and the dead.
Hit the theatre and spend
the hottie
Scorpio
This
arts.
be a painting or
you pass every week.
ning.
21
Sagittarius
j
November 22
June 21
-
2000
TV
Survivor,
-
ruled
is
by Mercury
messenger of the gods. You will be told something that
Sagittarius
ruled by Jupiter,
is
Roman god who
the
the
needs to be said to a specific party.
on the path to good fortune. When you hit a fork in the road this week, stay opti-
If
you deliver the message you
heavens.
You
will get shot despite the old say-
mistic to find the right
ing "don't shoot the messenger."
good payday.
for a
December 22
July 22
-
way
America’s Next Top Model, Beauty and the Geek, Hotel,
that
over you
right
now
pull
will
whatever you desire within your
move
reach. Let the cycle
and reap the
freely
benefits.
now
viewers are
Call With
the help of
by
writing
aspects and disadvantages of enter-
nation pays off in the end.
ing the civilized jungle called high
gggp Aquarius January 20
Leo I
August
-
-
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February 18
22
refuses reality
to
let
children
his
shows.
Young says he would
rather have
watch a
TV show
children
his
Leos are ruled by the sun, the centre of our universe. The sun is also a sign of authority.
You
usu-
Aquarius
is
ruled by Uranus, the
Greek sky and first planet discovered. You will discover something
ally try to shine
unexpected while you're looking
but this time
at the sky.
and be the centre you must let some-
one else have the spotlight. Steal the spotlight and you'll be hiding
from
When you
stumble take
a minute to figure out
why
for a
mr v \
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Pisces February 19
-
March 20
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September 22
and sexual innuendos. Drillbit Taylor is based on two best friends, Wade, played by Nate Hartley, and Ryan, played by Troy Upon entering high Gentile. the next four years the time
But when Wade makes the mistake of defending a geek from a demeaning bully, the kids
that
is
ruled by
Mercury and
makes you excellent
in
the
field of communication. However, you may have difficulty expressing your feelings this week. Don't let it get the best of you because you would've said something
you're not supposed
Pisces
ancient
is
Neptune the sea. Your ever
ruled by
god of
the
turning tides can
stir
up
the deep-
of feeling. To avoid an unwanted visitor use your deceptive surface to create an illusion of mys-
-est
tery
and depth.
to.
life.
a third-year
journalism student holding fate in the palm of her hand.
funny parts involving the different characters, but will
Although a shows don’t
it's
not a
movie
that
have everyone talking once
of reality
such
as
TV The
Newlyweds, Joe High School Reunion, there are always new shows coming on. With over 40 million people tuning in each week, there is no way that this “real-life” programming will disand
appear.
do an outstanding job
it’s
In regards to writing, the story could have been written better. We
know how
all
hilarious the
Superbad and Knocked
movies
Up
were,
audiences expect Rogen and Apatow to deliver another blockbuster. However. Drillbit Tax lor
so
doesn't live up to the expectations. Not only does the movie drag a little
bit.
but
some scenes
are pre-
dictable.
The main reason why some jokes do work is because ot the acting. Wilson makes a return to the big
laugh or a chance to become nostalgic and revisit those da\ s back in
'
with
at
lot last,
over.
the
what happens
your
the jokes and one-liners memorable. There are a few
where
main
in
that
aren't
screen
bully's
his
jokes
same old aren’t
sell;
forced.
But
if
you
are looking for a
good
high school, then this movie can satisfy those needs.
high school and
other kids avoiding the situation altogether,
Wade and
his
friends
decide to find a personal
body-
guard. In
steps
the
Drillbit Taylor,
character,
title
who
is
played by
Owen
Wilson. Instead of being a famous bodyguard. Taylor is actu-
scam
artist
who
is
interested
in stealing his client’s stull
is
is
targets.
ally a
Jennifer Sprach
you’ve got a coffee cup
With everyone's parents oblivious to
Virgo
next episode.”
high school.
hand, no one says anything." One major flaw with this movie
the
are able
portraying the highs and lows of
without the vulgar language
become
way we
Gentile also do great jobs. They arq not only perfect for their characters
himself as a substitute teacher; like the character says “as long as
of their
that
suave way which is classic Owen Wilson. It doesn't matter what he says, it’s how he says it. Along with Wilson. Hartley and
Apatow have helped to create a movie about adolescence that’s very similar to the film Superbad,
make
it.
girl-
watch the shows
a bodyguard? Owen Wilson?
Rogen, director and producer Judd
school, the two friends decide to
surprise.
“My
I
of
with Brill
she says.
get excited and anticipate the
but they also
Steven
just
to
Millionaire
healthy
it’s
school.
July 23
fun,”
friends
Osbournes,
think
Rogen,
Seth
“It’s
drama or lives.
Instead, the lines are delivered in a
desired goal. Hard, steady determi-
Along
or
can’t
own
in their
to
don’t
“I
some comedic
actor
excitement
watch other people sit around arguing and fooling around on TV,” says Adam Young, a father of two
By JOSHUA KHAN
Drillbit Taylor displays the positive
is
While some people love reality TV, others are arguing that it is not healthy to obsess over watching people on TV.
...
the key to the
restriction
says.
-
of grain. You will face difficult obstacles this week. Limitation
and
and together and
need
In
ruled
is
opportunities after the show,” she
series.
by Saturn, roman god of sowing and reaping Capricorn
show and he
they don’t have enough
I
watch
seems
TV
a reality
game show
want to be part of the drama, want people to notice me, some of these people get exposure and “I
who
reality
to
5th
and many other weekly
January 19
Cancer is ruled by the moon and is constantly rotating through a cycle. The magnetic influence
Runway, The
Project
Flynn says she has applied
Big Give, MuchMusic VJ search
It
turn on the
without seeing a
“true life” in other people because
where one team member is voted off by their opponents. Following Survivor came Big
Girlicious,
characters straight,” she
Young says he cannot
TV
ago.
really kicked off in
the
Capricorn
Cancer June 22
rules
are
cannot
Are you Smarter than a Canadian Grader, and even went to Toronto to audition for the MuchMusic VJ search two years
American Idol, Temptation Island, The Bachelor, Gemini
I
weird,” he
says.
TV show
reality
very dramat-
it’s
Canada’s Next Top Model twice,
at its finest
is
Brother,
ancient
my
I
in a
and sneaky way,
TV
remote locations fighting for the chance at $1 million. The show included weekly challenges followed by the famous “tribal coun-
Paradise
watching a
ic
contestants.
popular show which put strangers in
with
shows, “It has gotten to the point where
believe how much things have changed since he was younger. “We had a few classic game shows like Wheel of Fortune or Price is Right, but nowhere near what we have on TV today,” he says. Flynn says people love watching
shows on every week.
Reality
TV
says.
cil"
Gemini May
TV
outdo each other
There are no longer
with more than two dozen reality dess of beauty and the
those people try and
interaction,
addicted to watching reality
keep
2008, reality
In
life is like that.
gives them a false sense of
“It
University of Waterloo, says
is
am
the episode.
thinking
she
every night of the week.
actors and actresses on TV, there
21
shows.
at the
end of
at the
TV
“real-life”
where there is not a vote off; he want them to grow up
doesn’t
Jenn Flynn, a 22-year-old student
is
Scorpio -
on these
to
October 23
November
occur between the characters
that
so he
can finance a trip to Canada. But when Taylor’s lessons on self-defence don’t solve the boys’
problem, the proclaimed star bodyguard decides to infiltrate the school so he can watch over them.
The plan works
as Taylor disguises
(Internet photo)
screen as a
Wilson makes a return to the silver proclaimed bodyguard who is actually a scam artist
Actor
Owen
Drillbit Taylor.
in
self-
the film
.
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