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Monday,
Ontario can expect cool By KAYLA
GRANT
40th Year
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
2008
April 14,
— No. 14
summer
of the United States. to blame is global warmwhich is causing more extreme weather patterns. According to the Environment Canada website (www. ec.gc.ca),
But also
Tired of the winter-like weather? the
Most farmers aren't. more snow the better.
ing
faet,
In
All the
white fluffy stuff on the ground means more water in the ground.
And
some of
after
greater climate changes are expected
serious
the
in
drought conditions we've had the past few summers, the more water
and increases in certain types of hazardous weather such as heavy spring rain and heat waves. As
"A prolonged, colder winter than
may decrease
ease
pressure,”
insect
said
world due to globaj warming. Climate change is different from global warming. The climate of a in the
University of Guelph. “Soil moisture has largely
will
be one of the most affected countries
the
at
Canada
a cold, northern country,
and disDeen,
Bill
professor
associate
in rainfall
temperatures, shifts
patterns
the better.
usual
the future, including a continual
rise in
been recharged." hap-
region
El Nino, a weather effect that
generally defined as the
is
snowfall. According to the Farmer's
weather for that given area over an extended period of decades. three usually time,
Almanac (www.almanae.com),
Climate change refers
pens ever three to seven years,
blame
partly to
Nino, meaning
average
is
for the increase in
little
boy
in
El
involves the eastward migration of
warm
water normally found
in
a long
to
weather, like temperThe term ature, wind or rain. “global warming" refers to a sus-
term
Spanish,
the
shift in
tained increase of surface temperis just one aspect of cli-
western Pacific Ocean. The easterly
ature and
trade winds in the Pacific weaken and allow warm water to drift from Australia to the western coast of
mate change. Global warming often mistaken to
mean
is
that the
evenly when, in be places warmer
warm
South America, often triggering heavy rains. The vast amount of
world will
water is thought to set off a chain reaction that can affect jet
than normal and places cooler than normal. Because of this, weather patterns will change and we may
fact, there will
warm
stream and weather patterns around the world, especially in the winter months in the northern hemisphere. In the past, El Nino has often
ed to sprout. since high temperature often rep-
even see fiercer storms.
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, residents in southern
brought heavy rains to a portion of the south, from Atlanta to Cape Hatteras; it can bring mild winter umu noimciu third the northern es to tne temperatures
(Photo by Kay/a Grant,) • weather, the flowers have just startSpring might have sprung on March 20, but with the winter-like
increases
a stress and probability ot drought stress,
resents
Ontario can expect a cooler and
Deen.
normal summer. "If it happens to be slightly coolfavour most crops. er, this may
not too cool,
drier than
said
“A cool summer, as long as it’s is good for some growers," said Mary Ruth McDonald,
of G. season
be above normal, with below-normal rain ranging from Sudbury
tomatoes and cucumbers,
westward and above-normal pre-
many for
cipitation for those of us living in Kitchener- Waterloo. The hottest
temperatures will
periods will be in late May. mid-tolate June and mid-July.
associate professor with the
growing
“Those crops,
warm
U
weather, but too
like
warm
hot
days can be a problem
them, too." April and
May
*
Paper airplane contest helps charity Foundation Recreation and leisure services program raises
money
for
Make A Wish
paper airplane for $2, or make and
By
FRANCA MAIO
far
can you throw a paper
toss three for $5.
How
The student life atrium was a noisy place as students threw their homemade planes over the railing
airplane?
Conestoga College students were
toward a target located below. The music was on high, generating lots of energy as the group ot
able to find out at a airplane throwing contest, simply titled PlaneRec,
on April
3.
The event was held
at
Doon cam-
a
for
tive
Foundation,
first-year
took
part
in
the
fundraiser.
recreation and leisure services student. said the class donated
money
Even Greg Obiba, a representafrom the Make A Wish
program to raise money tor Make A Wish Foundation Canada.
services
Veenstra.
to raise
the foundation.
pus by the recreation and leisure
Jackie
worked
students
$460
The student whose plane reached was closest to the predetermined target received a digital camera provided by Future Shop. The stu-
themselves, which then soared to $020 thanks to Greg Burns, a proprogram, who the in fessor matched the amount raised by the
or
first-year students.
event
received an iPod. Other prizes included a sweater,
W ish
plastic
Burns said
in
total
raised $ .5 7 for the 1
1
the
Make A
$500 last year in same 90-minute period ot raised
the
the
Burns said. "I am very proud of the job that the students did. as this is part of the revenue
“This
generation course that 1
I
teach
in
this semester."
Students could
make and throw
a
is
contest, which took place Conestoga students participated in the PlaneRec target. contest was to toss paper airplanes toward a
um. The object
a first-year
technology foundations student, said he was walking by and decided to participate because it was lor
aood cause.
Amy BSCN friend
wishes
to
create
Taylor, a third-year nursing
Canada
student, said she joined a
hope and happiness for children illnesses life-threatening with across Canada. It is part of the laraest not-for-profit wish granting
who was
planning to partici-
pate and decided to get involved.
Make
A
in
the student
life atri-
of the
awesome" he said.
Cody Hinschberger.
a
(Photo by Franca Mato)
gift certifi-
Obiba said he was overwhelmed by the support and turnout at the event.
event,"
Year
water bottle and
cates from local businesses.
Foundation.
“We
dent with the second closest plane
Wish
Foundation
grants
organization in the world, serving 30 countries with international affiliates
on
five
continents.
information more www.makeawish.ca
For
contact
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April 14,
Now
deep thoughts
Random
2008
UCBeyond
Conestoga College
...with
It’s
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By JENN SPRACH
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What’s been your best experience at the college so far?
all.
The judging panel
beyond the boundaries of
representatives.
one-time scholarships of up to $5,000 Cdn to people diagnosed with Crohn’s disease for the
Hamilton,
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based on two personal letters of recommendation and a one-page essay describing how they have
has
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said
Rob
of
UCB
be
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made up of
is
and
physicians
30 and winners in
will be
patient
is
June
announced
September. Students
in a press release.
will
their
The application deadline
disease and fulfilling their educational
with
living
ease.
annual UCBeyond scholarship program. The company will award seven
industry,
time scholarships for people diag-
you qet
overcome
arthritis.
dedicated to creating
leading
a global leader in the bio-
pharmaceutical launched its
almost the end of the school year.
is
back
is
unique programs and tools to aid in reaching above and
UCB,
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“The health
scholarship
who wish
to apply for
download an form from
the scholarship can
chosen
application
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www.cromecommunications.ca.
fair;
kinds of free
stuff.”
Katerina Tenahage, first-year
nursing
“The food services
has been
really good.”
Sam
Yokwe,
second-year operations
(Photo by Marcia Love)
management
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Call Ryan Bankmann,
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SPOKE,
Surging enrolment bogs
2008
April 14,
— Page 3
down bookstore
Manager says additional space needed for displays and inventory MOUNTFORD
By LEANNE
number of students
jected
September,
minimum
As enrolment numbers continue the
pus
is
from Mike
to figures
shop for storage.
Currently
“We
equate to 7,865 square
more
double
than
the
more
effectively.
we have maximized
Grid walls have been added above the windows where products can be displayed and taken down upon request by staff. Also, cartons at the end of aisles are used to pile
feet,
of
size
believe
said Andraza.
square feet
l.l
considering
are
every square inch of floor space,”
per full-time student, which would still
they
cabinetry or shelving to
display giftware
square footage of
17 full-time
new
getting
the print
Andraza said the NACS figures would be in a perfect world, but most colleges have an average
1
space.”
lize the
although six years ago they gained
2006, in September affairs, Conestoga had an enrolment of 6,177 students, which increased to 6,636 in September 2007. Based on projection, Conestoga is anticipating an enrolment of 7, 50 Students for September 2008.
order to
in
the bookstore expand.
There are limitations, she said. “Academics come first, so we have to look at creative ways to uti-
feet.
3,242 square feet, which hasin over 10 years,
some unused space from
I
let
Doon cam-
at the
Dinning, vice-president of student
Currently there are
a
changed
n't
up.
According
of 17,875 square
The bookstore
Conestoga College, bookstore is struggling to keep
to increase at
such as open access labs
for
would require
that
Conestoga and there 18 new programs for will be 2008/2009. (These figures are based on the full-time post-secondary category and do not include trades and apprenticeship or con-
Conestoga’s current bookstore.
tinuing education programs.)
that as the college
Mary Andraza, manager of retail operations at the Doon campus
more space, she
bookstore, wrote a proposal
would
neous, she said, which helps get
Tibbits and Dinning as to what she
expand right to Door 1. She said she would like to have a lot of win-
believes the bookstore requires.
dows
programs
at
was submitted
The mends space
average
realist
5,000 to 10,000. Based on the pro-
displace
which school she'll attend that dream come true. Hoffer,
Conestoga with her parents April 5 in the hopes of gathering more
The event is designed that - offer prospective taste
On
of
Condors
potential
ot
College’s
stay in
"I
campus move on.
said. ”1
want
keep
"I'm really looking
at the
prospecti\ e student
there,
“I
needed
skills
student
make
to
career,”
perfect
he fit
some jump to
to gain
said.
a
“Foundations
for that.
1
hoping
to
make
a
residence,
smooth
transition
a
make a deciBev and Ray have
right for
in
is
wouldn't have
sion. If parents
living
new
been ready for business.” For Hoffer. she has one more col-
services they offer,
making sure it's me." she said. She s also
a
any influence, Conestoga.
she'll
be attending
“We know
other past students in the nursing program here who had a
vice-president ot
Conestoga was a successful event.
good experience,” said Ray. “And 1 was in awe of the technology they have in the labs, said Bev.
have created a buzz here,” he said, adding entrance for applications
real
plans to convert their daugh-
times
the
at
home
Mike Dinning, student
affairs,
“We seem
to
felt
Explore
to
Conestoga are
three
all
Books.” Andraza said students can sell their books on their own and can attempt to get more money, but there's
end but Conestoga’s Doon
memo
program chairs asking for books that will be reused next
that
to
Any ter's
room
into
“The bookstore only buys back a limited number of each book because we don't want to end up with leftover used books.
(members) would just identity what books are going to be reused by the time we do our buy "If faculty
backs then we would certainly raise our quota ot used books, she
are going to be reused in the
Andraza said. Matt Berry, a
"Once we've met our quota ot a book. Nebraska Books
(Photo by Hien Dinh)
ering selling his textbooks back
thought
something else
after
she leaves the nest?
“Yeah - clean!" laughed Ray.
Buy backs occur from April 23 to April
to the bookstore. will
needs.”
Andraza said this is why some students get upset when they are books.
to
sell
back
their
used
"Let’s say the bookstore wants
Books.
buy back 50 marketing books.” she said. “You come in and you're number 50 so you might get S50 back for your book but your
give students a 50 per cent credit of the original price of
friend behind will only get S30. This is because the bookstore has
Andraza
said
bookstore
gives students a bigger credit for used books than Nebraska
their
"We
back by selling my books independently. 1 have a couple ot
give
based on their supply and
to
"
could get more money
1
who
books so
books, while Nebraska Books may only give between 10 to 30 per cent,
"1
friends
25 outside of the bookstore where students can get fast cash for their used books.
books for their house in the United
the
posted advertising posters but he said. "1
did not get a response.
trying
States.
marketing
books.
Kyle Mctavish, a first-year civil engineering student, is consid-
steps in and begins to
buy back own huge ware-
first-year
fall.
student, understands the frustration of not being able to sell his used
demand
said.
will sell
"There's also a buyer's beware warning for students who buy books back from other students (now) because they have no way of knowing whether or not the books
retail
every semester
no guarantee they
them.
already gear-
is
specific
being out on
from living her own.
their textbooks are in stock.
met its quota for that specific book so now your friend is selling her used book back to Nebraska
fall.
practical
lege tour before she'll
considering
to an
the
(
homey.
it
is
them back to the bookstore. The school term may be coming
sends out a
Courtney Hoffer
but not too big,” she to
see the posters plastered
to the
want something bigger than
Owen Sound
it’s
Georgian
at
satellite
but she's ready to
when
“Nebraska Books comes to Conestoga tor three days during the buy back period,” she said. Andraza said the bookstore
Owen Sound
BScN
dents wanting to purchase books
together with an independent vendor from the United States to buy
six dif-
ferent post-secondary institutions.
needed,
such as distant education courses.
Mary Andraza. manager of
right for me.”
be graduating from an Owen Sound high school this June. She's applied
She could and get a
making sure
offer,
if
chasing material early. Students can also check online by going to Conestoga’s website to see
operations, said Conestoga works
student services they
factor affecting her decision. She'll
of classes
start
does take up time,” she said. Each campus has its own bookstore and Andraza’s advice to stu-
ing up for the next one.
“I’m really looking at the
-
don’t mind helping, but
return the
and space. Online ordering of books is already available for certain continuing education programs
help save time
back books.
Hoffer was impressed with the nursing labs, but that s not the only
at
“We
can books two weeks
their textbooks early. Students
so they are not penalized for pur-
to
campus bookstore
He
tor pre-
program areas sentations and lab tours.
to different
- and been accepted
from the
of books as
sets
proximity
of the college, they can purchase
it
You
thronged E-wing and were directed
to
ent texts.
initiatives
over Conestoga. Get your used books ready because it's time to
wanted to volunteer because he's so happy about the education he's been able to get after chronic back pain forced him to change careers.
students a
sunny Saturday,
a beautiful
still
sell
business foundations program.
just
Conestoga.
life at
crowds
do
to
of
By HIEN DINH
One of those volunteers was Rae. Gaouette, a mature student in the
sion.
lot
common books
buy early and check online.
The majority of books are in by the end of the first week in August,
your used books back to the bookstore
out.
information before making a deci-
nursing and business have a
instanta-
to
Sell
was very pleased with the turnout. “This is way beyond what we expected," he said. He was also happy that more than 200 student volunteers and faculty came to help
Explore
said a lot of first-year
students in large programs such as
helping to pick out 10 to 12 differ-
4.000 first-year spots.” President John Tibbits wasn t sure how many people attended, but
make
to
attended
19,
what Andraza
to see, she said she’s a
almost
Doon campus
the bookstore’s small storage space.
ing online ordering of textbooks,
provincial average.
Courtney Hoffer knows for sure she wants to be a nurse. What she’s not sure about is
Andraza
in
so, if students are in the
“We have about 18.000 to 19,000 applications for
PRONG
PARKHILL
bookstore, stands
operations at the
more people through quicker. Andraza is now looking at offer-
- and decide
Explore
are
and offering box
merchan-
and knows the college can't premium academic space
enrolled student for enrolments of
By CHARLOTTE
is
num-
of retail
and often buy the whole package, so having boxed sets of books would alleviate staff
new this
said they limit the
transactions
fronting the exterior walls of
Although would like
(Photo by Leanne Mountford)
Mary Andraza, manager
approximately 50 or 60 at one time. They now have three registers and
said.
dise.
bookstore per full-time
not ideal for
it’s
ber of customers on the floor to
and Dinning recognize grows, we need
the building to display
of
2.5 to 3 square feet of retail
in the
Andraza
Andraza’s ideal expansion plan allow the bookstore to
(NACS) recom-
Stores
although
chairs, she said.
not close to the
still
is
in,
accessibility for people in wheel-
size.
Tibbits
that
Association
National
College
which
feet,
President John
to
books
Andraza said she has requested an additional 1,800 to 2,000 square
it
I
successfully sold their 1 might as well
thought
a try."
Berry said he's going to try and sell his two marketing books back to the bookstore at the end of this term.
Andraza said the buy backs will go from April 23-25 outside of the bookstore. Although the bookstore isn't
extremely picky about the
condition ot used books. Andraza said the bookstore will not accept
water damaged books, workbooks with pen written answers or books that are visibly
“As long
as
next student
or damaged. doesn't affect the
tom it
who
is
going to use the
book then we'll buy
it
back.
— SPOKE,
Page 4
April 14,
Commentary
2008
Minimum wage increase
is
unsure wager The
latest
minimum wage
increase in
is
bound
to please
bottom of the pay scale. As the cost of consumer goods and services continues to increase, particularly gasoline and housing, it only becomes harder for people in low-income jobs to get by. Many in the
those
at
the
service industry
know
this
only too well.
However, as good as the 75-cent increase may be for those with a low income, it may cause a ripple effect throughout Ontario’s economy. While minimum wage earners may see many benefits of $8.75-per-hour earnings, this increase has an adverse on middle-class workers. Those earning salaries of $36,000 to $58,000 are providing
their
effect
funding through taxes, with no increased earnOntario already has the highest tax and energy rates in of Canada. Minimum wage hikes add to the issue of over-
a great deal of ings. all
Using a cellphone while driving should be banned in Canada
taxing.
With the increase in minimum wage, it can be expected the consumer goods will rise as well. Small business owners are also seeing the negative effects of the increase, as it creates problems with employee costs. As employees earn more, it becomes increasingly difficult for small business employers to keep up. Small business costs will rise, which means employers must cut back on the numcost of
Economists warn the 75-cent increase may lead
to
job loss-
may disappear so employers can afford to pay the new wage. Benefits may also be reduced. Economists have also noted this may not be a good time to raise minimum wage, as the economy is not thriving as well as it could be. Dramatically raising minimum wage adds to
the
Many minimum wage
jobs
problems of an already unstable economy.
This level
was
at in the
1970s. In
$1.80 an hour, which would be the equivalent of $8.86
in
Ontario, but in
all
traffic
This stress also affects other
airbag.
who
drivers
This accident taught
me my
first
are trying to
them.
could be interacting with
few years ago,
light
I
witnessed an
woman
ran a red
that was The cab then spun out of and hit the car I was in. I
and T-boned a cab
the
not
am
not completely opposed to
having a wireless Bluetooth that
if
up the phone on
talking on her
one
set
answers the phone and hangs
one hand
the acci-
woman, who hit the cab, had come over to the crowd of
people, while
I
its
own, but using
to talk, text or e-mail
thing
I
and
to operate the car is
some-
do not support.
so
We
why
all
early.
Driving and talking on a
phone
is
you can be charged with dan-
but
if
you are
Transportation's website says
carries a fine of
using a cellphone, either hand-
loss
cab
held or hands-free, increases a
sibility
person’s chances of being
licence suspension of up to two
still
driver.
The woman
said she didn't
notice the light
was red because
accident by four.
It
in
an
also says
up to $1,000,
of six months
in jail
hurt although the cab driver did
much or more as driving drunk. I know we live in a world where
while driving. For their
bump on
his
head
and a
years.
ernment
have a nasty
a
of six demerit points, the pos-
facts
Drivers should acknowledge the
ty,
and keep
their
phones off
own
safe-
and the safety of others.
Spoke
welcome
is
letters to the
should be signed and include the name and telephone number of the writer. Writers will be
editor. Letters
contacted for verification.
No unsigned
an
phone, to say she was sorry to the
slows reaction time almost as
Spoke welcomes
in
accident while on a phone. This
Thankfully no one was seriously
Letters are
cell-
not illegal in Ontario yet,
Finding a balance that benefits both groups should be a govpriority.
home,
an accident and leaving our loved
ones
using a cellphone while driving
state as well.
at
take the chance of having
gerous driving
The Ministry of
we
have families
she was answering her phone.
their
make
sure these talkers don’t hit them or
ing.
A
dent was caused by a cellphone
economic
Opinion
par-
is stressful,
heavy
other people and things around
However, the key to assisting low-income families may not in simply raising minimum wage. The government has the means to use many resources, programs and services to assist those in positions of low income. These plans and opportunities should be put to use before even considering drastically raising the minimum wage.
concerned for
ing a conversation ticularly during
lesson about driving, never talk on
would not have known
class families are
Allwood
times.
of Canada.
those in the agriculture and service divisions.
understandable for lower-income families to be concerned about their financial circumstances, but many middle-
these things aren't stuck to our
heads or hands. Driving and hav-
or answer a cellphone while driv-
control
is
to
when
time
vehicle and a person.
The hike
It
we need
cellphone and driving can do to a
turning.
be found
without a
Jackie
and a bloody nose from the
have seen what talking on a
The Ontario government plans to raise minimum wage to $9.50 next year, and eventually bring it to $10.25 by 2011. 200,000 Ontarians, particularly
2003.
be next. Personally, I think it should be banned, not just in
accident where a
affect about
our head, but
April 1. 2008 Nova Scotia and Quebec followed suit. Now Ontarians wonder if we'll
today’s dollars.
will
in
live
phone or Blackberry attached
On
I
minimum wage to about the same 1973, minimum wage was
latest hike brings it
which they did
seems we can’t
it
to
ban the use of cellphones while driving,
ber of employees. es.
Newfoundland and Labrador the first province in Canada
was
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SPOKE,
— Page 5
2008
April 14,
Furry classmates make the difference By KAYLA GRANT Karma Shtiya and Takoda Kasa are in the same grade but they’re Both students. have gold hair and soft brown eyes, but they also have wagging tails not your typical
and four legs, well, three if you’re Takoda. The two golden retrievers belong to Sarah Ptatschek, a Grade 7/8 teacher
m
Public School
The
Princess Elizabeth
at
special
huge range of issues beyond
learning
disabilities,”
“You need lems
she
to solve the other
before
even
It
I
prob-
tackling
learning disabilities. The break through to the kids faster than
said.
the
dogs
to school with her in La Loche, Sask. a three-hour drive from Fort McMurray.
north the (stray) dogs,
puppies mostly, would sneak into the school and the kids
would kick
them down the halls,” she said. “I did a few demonstrations with
Shadow
(Photo by Kayla Grant)
Sandra Daye, a child youth worker, holds Takoda Kasa. The month-old puppy works alongside kids with disabilities.
four-
to various classes
everyone wanted to train their dog.” When Ptatschek returned to Ontario she got Karma Shtiya, which is Tanaina Athabascan for karma my strength, although dayto-day the 10-month-old golden is referred to as Shtiya.
Trash
and then
After a few
“Since everyone wants a chance to
dog
Ptatschek. “Using a is
train
at
noticed a big difference sonal skills with
to discuss
often an easier thing
started
bringing
the
a big difference in the
way
students
when
dogs attend
the
“There seems calmness created
to
Spring
The snow has warmer and the beginning to grow in my getting
tulips are
front yard.
leave
1
morning hoping that
my home
each
most bus stops, all major corners and every 20 feet downtown. Yes, you may have to walk an extra step or two to reach the
beauty
to see the
comes with new growth.
Instead,
garbage.
all
1
see
is
other people's
everywhere and
It’s
it's
garbage can. but think of the extra calories you’ll be burning, not to
disgusting.
Where just
a few weeks ago there now there are
mention the planet you're saving. Getting rid of garbage while driving isn't as hard as you might
piles of snow,
were
and old
cigarette butts, plastic bags
coffee cups.
admit that I'm as much of a
I'll
My
room
slob as the next person. is a disaster and good luck finding
anything
in
know how
my
locker, but
to find the
I
always
mouth of
a
garbage can. " What happened? Did they stop teaching this necessary skill to don schoolchildren? Somehow t
I
think so.
The garbage seems
most
to be
prevalent on the sides of highways and in the downtown area, places
where adults, not children, play. Although I'd like to believe there is
some
valid
for
the
know
that
reason
garbage to be there,
I
people are just lazy.
Do we
really care so
little
about
the world around us that it has 1 become our personal trash bin' reano that know all we truth, In sonable person should miss the
garbage can. In
most areas of Kitchener-
Waterloo there are garbage cans on every block. They are certainly
at
think. Instead of tossing trash out your window, keep a plastic groin your car. Step one: put your trash in the bag. Step two: next time you fill up on gas throw
cery bag
bag in the trash bin next to the pumps. If you think that there are a multitude of city employees being paid to clean up after you. you are the
nearly
are not servants on the city's payroll to clean up the mess previ-
wrong. enough
There
civil
ously hidden by the melting snow. Even if you're too lazy to walk the extra
few
feet to the
garbage
The dogs do
behave.
not
go
day.
after a holiday
exhausting and sometimes both dogs get a day off. “(The students) are always asking
or long break.
If
immediately." Ptatschek also said the students are able to
open up
to the
dogs and
share things with them that they
may
not feel comfortable telling an
alternated so the.y can get
one or the other will be coming me tomorrow,” said Ptatschek. “Even when the pups are not there they want updates on how their if
evenings were. nitely call
I
them
think
Teaching Excellence.
who
are
having a harder time. With the dog’s eye view I know which students will need more assistance on any given day." Time with the dogs is based on
how
well the student
is
working
in
awesome
“I think it’s
inated but in
me,
it’s
the
my
age.
new relationships
and opened up to new experiences. of a College So, as you graduate, take away the gifts in
encourage you
to find
your achievements.
Congratulations!
a garbage
bin.
When you look outside would you rather see bright green grass or someone
Do where
else's trash'
your it
part.'
belongs.
1
Put your trash
Counselling Services, 1A103.
nom-
isn't all
team approach,” she
“My
to your first been mentors to you. If you remember back same semester here, you may have had many of these
and confidence
it
students also make teaching very easy." Ptatschek plans to get the dogs certified as therapy animals but has to wait until they are two years of
said.
riendships There may be sadness as you leave behind f teachers who have and support systems. You might miss
skills,
to be
situation
You have You should feel proud of your accomplishments. you began. reached a goal that seemed so far away when doubts: the Sometimes, you may experience anxiety or change and you aren t life you have known is about to will look like. exactly sure what the next part of your life
feelings, but with time you developed
could defi-
was nominated this Award for
Ptatschek
“(The dogs) are also an indicator me on which students I need to keep an eye on. The pups tend to
can. and you could care less about environmental pollution and a
cleaner planet, the sight of garbage everywhere should be enough to
I
part of the class."
year for The Premier's
stay close to the students
rest
with
adult.
for
some
as being with the students can get
projects, late nights, and too-short days.
new
to class every
Ptatschek said the dogs are
“The dogs have an incredible calming effect on the class,” she said. “I purposely bring them right
or to travel. You may be planning to move to a new city from studying, This transition will be a welcome relief
diploma,
conducive
to learning.”
represents the For many of you, the end of this semester College. You end of your current studies at Conestoga studies. may be ready to begin a new career or ongoing
here.
is
it’s
how
be an overall
that is
COUNSELLOR'S CORNER: Graduation
melted,
There in
completed.
is
it!
old.
class.
also a noticeable increase
Spring has sprung.
The grass is riz. Where last year's Pop can is.
is
stu-
Ptatschek said she finds the stu-
much work
to class Ptatschek has noticed
There the
dents demonstrate less frustration
nect to their feelings."
she
in interper-
class.
and care of the dog,"
is
Since
my
dents as they discuss the training
for students to understand and con-
dogs
pup everyone works staying on task. I’ve
the
very hard
dents with visible disabilities,” said
have problems settling back into the routine. With the canine presence they’re back on track almost
went
in the
“Takoda has gone on tour, visitwhere there are stu-
ing classes
Shadow, a border-
who
class.
more dialogue between
really lake to her.
they weren't there the kids would
collie labrador retriever-cross,
“Up
so children with disabilities
legs,
much
can.”
started with
Kasra.
Four-month-old Takoda is Sioux for “friend to everyone” and Kasa is Hopi meaning “dressed in furs.” Takoda Kasa was born with three
differences
Brantford.
education teacher started taking dogs into the classroom because she saw a need they could fill better than she could. “I was dealing with students with a
months she got Takoda
short
Page 6
— SPOKE,
April 14,
Entertainment
2008
Redneck bonanza The drunken ex-cop and
hits
Conestoga
his
cheeseburger-gobbling lover from the Trailer Park
show
comedy College 10
in the
Boys performed a Conestoga at
Sanctuary on April
.
Mr. Lahey, the
trailer
park super-
came in stumbling as he made his way up to the stage. He opened the show with a visor,
The music was country-based so shirtless Randy wore a black cowboy hat and a brown vest and
into that thing (his stomach),
and
Randy responded about six. This seemed to surprise the
stu-
played a tiny
dent
a
guitar.
knock, knock joke, which ends up
Following the musical performance the audience was given its
with Mr. Lahey asking for a
first
“little
The
drinkie poo."
With the snap of his fingers he has a rye and Coke in hand. He pulls his radio off his belt and calls for his assistant Randy.
The
crowd
begins
chanting,
"Randy, Randy." Shortly after a voice drifts down from the upper balcony and a head sticks over the edge. The audience goes wild. Once Randy gets to the stage he shows off his unusual talents of making his man boobs dance and dancing skills. All the while Mr. Lahey is standing on his head. The crowd laughs and cheers. The two share their idea of starthis belly
some
ing a website selling
truly
unique items.
One
item they showed was the
never-ending funnel which they filled with Crown Royal and ran
around giving shots to some of the crowd. They also had a water bottle attached to a shower head for easy cleanup for the private parts and a women's thong with a funnel attached to it so sitting down is no longer an issue. After introducing their
new webnew
they introduced Randy’s
site
opportunity to win prizes.
persona Smoky, a musician who sings songs solely based on cheeseburgers.
the
first
of the challenges was
park
trailer
trivia
challenge
where members of the audience had to answer five questions and collect five pictures.
Some "What
of the questions included, did Bubbles say to the
cow?” and “Who’s the dumbest cop on the force.” Enthusiastic students screamed answers and profanities when they weren’t the
first to
It came down showdown. The
to
two-man
a
person to
answer three questions correctly received an autographed photo of Ricky, Julian and Bubbles.
A
look-alike contest
was
held, as
responded,
he
"Really, that's it?"
Another question was do you want to smoke one (a joint) after the show? Mr. Lahey fielded that one saying that he and the boys in blue would after the show, getting laughs from the audience. "Sixteen per cent of Canadians smoke dope which is the highest percentage
in the
Lahey. "Did you
world,” said Mr.
know
Park Boys, you figure
caused
This
the
it
150 people to erupt
session during the break, students
had the chance ters
to
ask the charac-
anything they wanted.
laughter.
The show continued with a few more skits including imitations of Star Wars characters, and a few more songs including the national anthem which the whole auditoriand sang.
stood
Park Santa. ly
The enthusiastic crowd got exactcrude what they came for
—
comedy. Following the show Mr. Lahey and Randy signed autographs for everyone who attended and even agreed to sign items for those
make
couldn’t
it
walked
Students
away
signed T-shirts, posters and
and had
turous,
bit
Students were getting anything they had with them autographed including themselves.
who
Photos and stories by
with
Jenn Sprach
to the show.
while some were a
One student asked Randy how many cheeseburgers he could drive
student’s
of
They also performed a skit of Buttman and Buttboy, a parody of Batman and Robin, and the Trailer
During the question and answer
Crown Royal from one
with
um
competition was the lack of a gut competition with the winner’s waist being 25.5 inches.
belly shot of
out."
audience
Three contestants went on stage and had their guts measured. It came down to two students who both had 42-inch stomachs. Mr. Lahey asked them to lay down on the stage and he then poured Crown Royal into their belly buttons and took a shot. last
Lahey does a
16 per cent
well as a biggest gut competition.
The
Mr.
stomach.
watch the Trailer
of Canadians
about
answer.
first
because
DVDs,
more advenguts
their
auto-
graphed.
Actors talk about
and the show
their lives John Dunsworth, also known as is still amazed by the popularity of the Trailer Park Boys, but says the rise to fame hasn't really changed him. Mr. Lahey,
am
"1
still
self-effacing and con-
sider myself a student of the theatre,"
he said.
who
Randy
plays
on the show, said it’s' definitely popular in Canada and is now being shown in Australia and England.
makes you proud
show and
to
on the be Canadian,” he to be
said.
Roach
said they definitely rec-
the other day and
it
hit
at
me
right in the head."
At first he was uncomfortable about running around with his shirt off but now he doesn’t care. Roach said he can relate to his character because he knows what
means to be a hungry man but that’s where the similarities end. "I’m not gay, I wear a shirt and it
I
in the
"In
don’t eat as
profession. life
we're
many cheeseburg-
all
actors,”
he
“When someone comes up to you and says, ‘Hey, how ya doing’ said.
all
OK
but
fine
it’s
and act
like it’s
really a shitty day,
then you’re acting.” Basically, he said, they are just a
bunch of guys messing around with a camera.
“When we
we did it “We didn’t
started out
just for fun,” he said.
know
ognize the Randy character. "I got a cheeseburger thrown
me
he said.
Roach never thought of being an actor and the show is his first job
and you say
Patrick Roach,
"It
ers,”
would be a hit.” Those working on the show are it
40 years but said he’s never really dug into the Mr. Lahey character and the two have little in common. don't drink much,” he said.
“I
“I’ve never drunk as
“You
can’t be drunk or you’ll
Sometimes people don’t
Dunsworth's daughter plays the character Sarah on the show as well as works behind the scenes.
acters, said
how
he likes work-
"Sarah is an assistant director and producer. She’s been doing that for a number of years now and she’s really good at it,” he
pilot
He
is
actually
finishing the editing on a
he
wrote,
Place, and
is
called
hoping
to
Perfect
have
it
picked up by a network.
Hi
I :
Dunsworth
and Roach also another pilot together called Judge Stone. appeared
for
Dunsworth.
Dunsworth, 62, said his life is as it was in his younger days.
full as
Dunsworth has been acting
realize
people playing char-
"Some people think we drink and smoke on TV.”
ing with his daughter he said, “I love it.”
said.
I
forget the lines,” he said. that they are
asked
as
have on tour.” Tonight (the Conestoga College show) was one of the weirdest shows he’s ever done, he said. One guy asked them if they were drunk after getting an autograph and when they responded no he ripped up the picture.
quite a close-knit group.
When
much
Patrick Roach (Randy) plays his cheeseburger-filled gut as an instrument during a rap performance with John Dunsworth (Mr. Lahey).
in
Dunsworth, 62, does a head-
A
stand during his
Lahey’ signature.
act.
student shows
off his ‘Mr.
Entertainment
SPOKE,
— Page 7
2008
April 14,
Sole-less musicians no soul singers Beach
Spiral
a
Canada
hit with
the indie
They
and
perform their
danced
way
presenting
come “I
It
ed
think
we
was cool
it
to play
music
knew who were our
And
(Internet photo)
Dorian Wolf,
Maddy Wilde
their parent's annual
New
at
Year's
Day
party
their
new band. Their neighbour
if
she would sing in
Woodhead, Maddy Wilde and Daniel Woodhead make up the talented fourThe young musicians, who display unique visuals on stage, are sure to get you
Airick
piece from Toronto.
young, unique four-piece named Spiral It
Shortly after the breakup Daniel
left,
out of your seat and dancing.
long.
and Airick asked
Beach began.
didn't take long for
Wolf and
Wilde to gel with the brothers. “We've always written songs in the same way, and 1 guess there’s natural chemistry between me and Airick, being brothers and all,” think after playing together, we just know each other so well and we can kind of trust one anoth-
thought.
er
Daniel,
Wolf,
now
who
20,
met Dorian
played guitar
at
the
Even though Wolf had only ever played guitar, he was more than happy to learn time, in high school.
how
to
play the bass, and so a
Daniel said. “I
who
Wilde, 19,
been sister,
in
splits the
vocals
and plays keys, had a previous band with her 1
8,
Suzy, singing folk
music.
Motown
music and, as the
band members
the
New
to live in
City, brings an early
style to his
rest
of
who
producer Mike Olsen cello with the
Arcade in
plays
Hidden Cameras and
Fire.
The recording of
say, is the clos-
est to sanity.
was done Hamilton and
Ball
a shed outside of
Daniel said the unusual recording
very important.
shows and kind of makes
the
The
music,
visuals should suit
not
the
other
way
“The visuals should
suit
the music, not the other way around.” Daniel Woodhead, Spiral Beach
“We wanted
2003 and rocked local venues in and around the Toronto area before releasing their self-titled debut
instruments travel
gettable.
They
are in the writing process
now and
some of
date and will hopefully be recorded in the summer. “1 think the songs are kind of more extreme, like the loud ones are louder and the quieter ones are
missing on their
With each member bringing his or own taste of music to the table, they began writing in February
all
through listeners' minds, creating an innovative sound that is unfor-
album. front of fans and friends to the get the concert-like atmosphere that they were
her
The vibes of
right
They even recorded
drummer
As far as not wearing any shoes on stage, Daniel said since they practised in a basement where they wouldn't wear any. it seems unnatural to play with them on. With their get-in-your-head music and their strange but remarkable stage presence. Spiral Beach lifts you into a new world of music.
was set up because the band wanted to get a live feel for the site
onstage. It helps that we’ve always hung out outside of the band too.”
with Airick,
who used
Dorian,
York
and childhood friend said yes. Now all they needed was a bass player and little did they know that it would be a lot easier then they first
is
around.”
we
set and Airick picked up a guitar and they formed a band with their cousin Jesse and their good friend Liam. But the band didn't last
at
the
until
drum
band
“But we work on the music by
age.”
so Daniel sat behind a
think having a strong visual
itself first.
didn't
started playing with people
across
the bizarre visuals that
us stick out," Daniel said.
music at first. “Our dad is a bass player, and we would always be dragged to folk festivals and stuff when we were
“We
extraordinary
viewers
gets people interested and excit-
I
Daniel.
an
in
with the vibrant music they
side to the
in
said
with
play.
musicians weren't really interested
little."
to
them and, band members, who shows in bare feet,
they
Canada with
As young brothers growing up in Toronto, Daniel and Airick Woodhead began writing songs when Airick was and Daniel was 13. But these two young talented
bunch of friends
stage
along with the
AARON O’CONNELL
I
and they did not disap-
invited a
come on
dance crowd By
live
point.
first
in
album.
band sound instead of working for weeks overdubbing like we had on our first
to get the live
record,” said Daniel.
band made a last-minute appearance on MTV Earlier in
2007
the
Daniel said
the songs written are their best to
quieter,” he said.
“Plus
I
get to sing a couple of
songs.”
For tour dates and more informacheck out their website at www.spiralbeach.com.
tion
album on Oct. 31. 2005. The independent album included catchy songs like New Clouds, Hot Clouds and Voodoo that were sure to get anyone at their shows up on their feet and dancing, both young and older crowds. When asked
music their if reminded the older crowds of music written back in the '60s and '70s Daniel said they get comparisons to older music all the time. “1 guess people are just reminded of their youth by how young we appear to be." he said with a laugh. Spiral Beach has become popular (Internet photo)
not just in Canada, but in the United (Internet photo)
The Torontonians made an appearance on
MTV Canada
in
2007.
for
Not bad a band who only has one mem-
ber
who can
States and
Spiral variety
Europe as
well.
Spiral
Beach played
at the Marysville
Community Centre
in
2007.
legally drink in the U.S.
Beach has played with a of bands over the past four
years including fellow Torontonians,
The Hidden Cameras and
the popu-
Canadian band Sloan. This is quite the accomplishment for a band at such a young age and
lar
Daniel says they haven't had problems because of it. "It's
many
kind of ironic but Toronto is we’ve ever had trou-
the only place
ble drinking at our
own
shows.” he
“We've heard a lot of stories about young bands being kicked
said.
out of the club after their
set.
but
never happened to us." Despite louring for most of 2007.
that's
(Internet photo)
Wilde and Wolf rock Nathan Phillips Square at the Winter City Festival in Toronto on Feb. 3, 2007.
Beach was able to release their second album titled Ball, this time with the help of friend and
(Internet photo)
Spiral
Spiral Beach's vibrant tea.
and catchy music
just
might be your cup of
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— SPOKE,
April 14,
News
2008
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Sports
Conestoga By JOHN LINLEY Conestoga College has honoured its
outstanding athletes
the
for
The
athletes
of the year, most
valuable players and recipients of
awards were named at an awards banquet on April 8. Dave Scharratt was named the male athlete of the year for his perthe coach’s
formance on the cross-country team.
was
Scharratt
the
provincial
champion and also won London and Fanshawe meets. He still has two years on the team and has his sights set on a bigger future. “I'm going to win nationals next year," he said. “I should have it
won
this year.”
who was
Scharratt,
the
MVP
team,
Finishing second overall
plate.
OCAA
school year.
of the
came
in
eighth
also
named
cross-country at the
nation-
hitting,
in
helping her team
finish third overall in the league.
She was also named co-MVP of the
team along with her
softball
teammate Lindsay
Pamela
Bosomworth
Paterson.
was
the
recipient of the coach’s award.
rookies that came together through the season. Nick Preikschas was given the coach’s award.
The badminton team’s
Larry Stuart shared the award. Walter Gerow was given the
Wang won
fin-
The
MVP
Ashley Thompson.
The women’s indoor soccer team finished fourth at the provincials,
MVP
Carmen
als this year.
led
The female athlete of the year was Melissa Voisin, a utility player on the women’s fastball team.
Carnochan and winner of the coach's award Ashley Flewwelfing.
their
the
MVP
was
who won second
provincial
competition.
at
Ao
the coach’s award.
The winners for the golf team were Aaron Logan, MVP, and Scott Zettel, coach’s award.
of women’s outdoor
soccer was Jasmine Campos, and the coach’s award was given to
by
— Page 9
ol
Justin Imbeau,
ished sixth this season.
2008
men’s indoor soccer team finish fourth in Ontario and was named the most valuable player. The coach’s award was given to Mohammed Yousufi and Mugove Manikaa. Michael Werchola was the MVP of a men’s outdoor soccer team full
The men's rugby team also had two MVPs, as Jake Vandyke and
coach’s award after the team
April 14,
hands out the hardware
athletics
“It’s amazing, I can't describe it,” she said about winning the award. Voisin had a great season at the
SPOKE,
Vasko Komlenovic helped
the
Neil
Digman was
the coach’s
award
the
winner of
for the cross-
country team.
Marlene Ford, athletic co-ordinaConestoga College, said all the awards were well deserved and looks forward to seeing what the
tor at
returning athletes will
"The future Conestoga
is
do next year. promising for
athletics,” she said.”
(Photos by John Lintey)
Dave Scharratt and Melissa
Conestoga male and female athletes of the year. Scharratt was the provincial champion in cross-country running and Voisin was second in OCAA hitting for women’s fastball. Voisin are the
Ashley Flewwelling, winner of the coach’s award for women’s indoor soccer.
Jasmine Campos, MVP, and Ashley Thompson, winner coach’s award for the women’s outdoor soccer team.
Michael Werchola, MVP, and Nick Preikschas, winner of the coach’s award,
for the
men’s outdoor soccer team.
of the
(^ounseilmg services presents the
VV e d nes d a y April Justin Imbeau, player,
Larry Stuart
and Jake Vandyke, co-MVPs
for
most valuable
badminton.
men’s rugby.
Mohammed
Yousufi, co-winner
of the coach’s
award
for
men’s
indoor soccer.
Melissa Voisin and Pamela Paterson, co-MVPs, and Lindsay
Bosomworth, coach's award
for
women's
fastball.
Walter Gerow, winner of the coach’s award
for
men’s rugby.
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April 14,
Feature
2008
Tea lor two, or three or
...
Herbal teas have many great benefits including warming you, soothing you and decreasing your chances of getting cancer. The antioxidants kill cancer cells in the body as well as help to detox your liver and improve your overall health. And, it tastes good too. Bv JENNIFER
T
MARKO
though, because of the caffeine. I decided to try replacing half my
o many people there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea. But did you
know
that
some
Green
better than others?
tea
tea is
is
one
of them and has some startling benefits to its consumption. People have been drinking tea
around the world for centuries, but so popular as a it has never been dietary aid until now. If you enter “green
search engine, as
into the
tea diet" I
did
when
I
it
United States as a great way to drop pounds healthily and quickly. I’m not much of a "fad diet" person, but when I began to read about the benefits green tea has on your health,
I
became
enthralled.
a daily basis, such as Elise Cappucitti,
of
been found that green tea is kills cancer it: helps
rheumatoid
arthritis,
helps
prevent cardiovascular dis-
ease,
aids
infections,
immune
in
preventing/healing
impaired
improves
function,
reduces
stress,
reduces high blood pressure, aids
food poisoning and prevents tooth decay, accordin dieting, prevents
ing to various websites,
such as
www.japanesegreenteaonline.com. It’s suggested that you should not drink
there
sure effects.
The
1
the caffeine. a frequent arthritis and stress
As
sufferer,
I
would be a good
felt this
experiment to do.
began on Jan. 21, 2008, record-
I
my
ing a log of
every night after
reaction to the tea
my
cup.
last
I
con-
tinued until ^eb. 21 three days the tea had no on me, but I knew it would take a little while to kick in. Qn the fourth day 1 began to feel
The
first
effect
relaxed, but by the first week began having trouble sleeping. From that day on, until the very last
more
day,
I
didn't sleep very well.
When
I
my
finished
experiment
end of February, I realized that throughout that whole month 1 hadn't had any pain from my arthritis - and that’s saying some1
more than four cups a
day,
The
difference
between bagged-tea and loose-leaf tea
is
amount
the
of
(Photo by Jennifer Marko) processing done to the
plant.
usually feel pain frequently.
Green tea can be found in health and nutrition stores as well as a store that has been popping up all
beneficial because cells,
make
to
could find was I could suffer from insomnia because of
only thing
thing.
communications
It’s
research
would be no harmful
at the
India.”
Teciopia director
my
1
“Many cultures use tea on China, Japan and
of green tea for one month, but not without first doing
four cups
heard
on Oprah, you will get 471,000 hits. Green tea is being promoted across Canada and the about
usual eight cups of water daily with
across Ontario: Teaopia.
Teaopia
is
a relatively
new comDecember
such as China, Japan and she says. “But you no
iced to go. There is information in stores about tea types, your health
basis,
and more.” There are also free in-store cata-
longer have to go to Chinatown to
India,”
good
get really
Cappucitti says Teaopia
logues.
two kinds: loose
in
Dao
is
con-
and bagged.
leaf
says the best kind to get
loose leaf because
tea.”
come
ferent types of tea, they only
it
is
hasn’t been as
processed as bagged. She also says people need to watch their
Also, not only can you buy green
fined to Ontario right now, with 10
that
2005 and has their head office in Concord, Ont. There happens to be
and black teas at Teaopia, but each kind of tea can also be bought
stores across the province, but they
intake because of the caffeine.
Cambridge Cambridge Centre, which is
at the
infused with several different
“There’s only a fraction of what you would get from coffee, but
locat-
vors,
quickly expanding and consumers will begin to see them popping up across the rest of Canada in the next few years. However, even though tea is becoming more and more popular and more people are consuming it, anyone attempting to drink more than four cups should consult a doctor or naturopath.
black
pany, which emerged
in
a store located in
ed
at
Elise Cappucitti
communications
is
at
the director of
Teaopia’s head
office.
“Teaopia of
sells
loose-leaf
over 100 varieties tea,”
“Shoppers can get
it
depending on what you
You can almost
355 Hespeler Rd.
she
says.
made
hot or
flalike.
personalize your
tea.
Cappucitti
says
there
is
a
big
market for tea in Canada and that it's the second most consumed beverage after water.
“Many
cultures use tea on a daily
are
the
Dao
is
a naturopath at
Cambridge
Naturopathic
Barbara
24 George St. “There are a lot of unique nutrients in green tea like antioxidants, which fight cancer, and anti-
Clinic, located on
inflammatories, liver detox,”
which help with
who
those
are sensitive to caffeine
should limit
Dao
how much
they drink."
says one to four cups per day
amount and genermost people, unless
a reasonable
is
ally
safe for
you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. She says that compared with
green tea
tea,
except
same, they’re
for
is
basically the fact
the
that
processed differently and
black has more caffeine. There is also the choice between organic
and processed
“My
teas.
preference
is
organic,” says
Dao. “That way you don’t get
all
the pesticides.”
she says.
dants are polyphenols, which help
Green tea is perfect for helping to improve your health, but that's not
slow down aging and prevent heart
the only reason to drink
disease.
down
Dao
very unique
says
Even though
10 I
many
dif-
The three main types
The
is
it.
with a hot cup of tea
Sitting in
hand
also relaxing and soothing.
is
THINGS YOU DIDN’T
I Chai I
there are
antioxi-
KNOW ABOUT TEA
of tea are: black,
the Mandarin Chinese word
earliest record of cultivated tea
for
oolong and green tea
was
in
the 4th century
was invented in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair The tea bag was also invented in 1 904 Brewing 200 cups of tea from loose leaves can be done at a
I Iced tea I
I
cost of 10 cents a cup I
One cup
of tea
has less than
half the caffeine of
a cup of
coffee I I
The most hummed tea song is Tea For Two Green and black tea come from the same plant
I High Tea actually refers to afternoon tea served on the dining (Photo by Jennifer Marko)
Tea has been around
for centuries, especially in Asia, but
now
there are stores selling just tea.
room
table
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Entertainment
Aries March
j’lfi? You
21
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prone to headaches
Librans arc very social people
of
and excellent listeners. The best way for you to study is by listening to what others are telling you. Join a study group for a socialand listening-based learning
with
especially
exams. Study avoid them.
the
you
If
stress
small intervals to
in
one com-
feci
ing on, take a break,
down
lie
in
a
dim room with a cool cloth across you forehead and breathe slow.
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October 23
November
By JACKIE
ALLWOOD
from The Vivian Lee Couturier
Kitchener celebrated the 56th Annual Daffodil Tea and Fashion Extravaganza, a spring staple, on
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April
21
I
in
the
Grand Ballroom
at
the Delta Hotel.
The
Don't be lazy.
you don't study for your exams, you may fail. Be productive and then relax to help you remember what you studied. Indulge in a bath, a glass of wine
Scorpions are energetic, inde-
If
make
or imported beer after to
studying a rewarding experience.
pendent.
and
persistent
of
full
You are best studying alone. Your intense style of
drive.
studying tends to be too
much
for
Your drive guarantees success on your exams. others.
Simon
which has been coordinated by Lillian Weiss for 20 years, was a fundraiser for the Waterloo Region Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. The highlight of the evening was a event,
fashion
Fashions, er
furs
Chang
Town Shoes and designfrom Kaufman Furs.
Dancers from the More'e School of Dance in Waterloo opened the event, dancing to music from Pirates of the Caribbean and. later in the evening, to the song Circle of Life from the Lion King. This year’s theme was Disney and the room was lavishly decorated by local designer Earl Stieler.
show featuring fashions
The master of ceremonies
for the
(Photos by Jackie Allwood)
Gemini May
Too .exams
much
21
-
Sagittarius
June 21
studying
before
cause problems with
will
arms and shoulders. Take breaks and stretch to avoid stiffness which will cause trouble the hands,
Work
sleeping.
and take a
for
25 minutes
minute break.
five
Also, study one subject
at
a time.
November 22 December 2
lines are hurts.
going
It's
to hit
not too late
you where it if you hit the most difficult
books. Focus on the first so it’s easier
tasks
later.
Capricorn December 22
On
Stop worrying about exams.
You
are
both
-
and
disciplined
you appear calm but
determined and you are motivated
the underlying currents are rag-
by success and money. You are always prepared and depend only
ing.
Suggest a study group with
some
from class
friends
to ease
some
Chill out with
the stress.
on yourself which displays
itself in
your marks. Try tutoring someone for a different studying technique.
drinks after to celebrate.
l
Leo July 23
August
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•
Leos are
very
creative
and in
Leos are both combine the two by creating mind maps and using acronyms when studying. Enhance memorization by using
your studying. active
lots
and
lazy,
of colour.
January 20
cAK
22
extravagant; use these skills
Aquarius
A^
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February 18
You are the sign of the future. You are independent, original and inventive.
Studying by reading
books doesn't help you much; you must study by doing and practising for the best results. lytical skills are best
Your ana-
when work-
in".
Pisces August 23 September 22 Virgos
are
intelligent
organized. You're
worried
about
February 19
and
exams because
you've already finished studying.
Use this extra time to gel your resume and portfolio ready for job hunting. After bird gets the
worm.
all.
-
March 20
probably not
the early
One of your
you are a ail your emotional confusion and stop being lazy and study.- If you say you're going to study on Tuesday, do it. Tell your friends you're not going to be home and turn off your procrastinator.
flaws
is
Push aside
phone.
Jennifer Sprach
is
a third-year
journalism student holding fare in the
palm of her hand.
Society’s Waterloo Region Unit
Fashion Extravaganza on April 1. Below, Kitchener Mayor Carl
Zehr
is
shown
with Lillian
Weiss, the event’s co-ordinator. At bottom, the MC was Dave
Schneider
of
CHYM
FM, who
shown with Adrienne South, one of the evening’s volunis
teers.
January 19
the surface
The Canadian Cancer held their Daffodil Tea and
finishing things and meeting dead-
July 22
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If you don't get good grades on your exams you may have to repeat classes. Your trait for not
Cancer June 22
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Cancer Society fundraiser features magical moments Collection,
Scorpio
May
-
2008
goes Disney
atmosphere.
Taurus April 20
April 14,
Libra September 23 October 22
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April 19
are
SPOKE,
extravaganza was Dave Schneider
from
CHYM FM
Tickets
were
in
Kitchener.
$30.
Guests
Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr, women with their daughters and many other dignitaries and included
residents from around the region.
The daffodil represents the hope Cancer Society brings to those affected by cancer. The organizathe
tion
sells
daffodils
month of April in
during
to help raise
the
money
support of the light against the
deadly disease.
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— SPOKE,
April 14,
2008