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In Defence of Art

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JEDMINOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF he cover of this week's paper is not devoted to Sports, T News, or Opinion. Instead it features former UFV student, and rising singer/songwriter, Billy the Kid.Billy is typical of Fraser Valley artists in that she had to leave her home town and gain acceptance in the rest of Canada and the US before she gained any credibility locally. Many times this phenomenon is inevitable as artists leave for the larger markets of Vancouver and beyond. Abbotsford seems to be a microcosm of Canada as a whole in that we rarely recognize and support our own talent until someone else does. Abbotsford is often maligned as no-fun town, perhaps an extension of Vancouver's no-fun city, but it doesn't have to be that way. Building a thriving community means supporting the arts, and it appears that the municipal government here may finally be recognizing this fact. Tamaka Fisher is leading a committee that

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proposes 1%of the municipal budget, or approximately $68,000, be used to fund public art in Abbotsford. This number is miniscule compared to the approximately $450,000 shelled out by Abbotsford taxpayers to the Abbotsford Heat professional hockey team as per the contract with the team that guarantees they do not operate at a loss over the next ten years. tn response to the call for public art funding, Mayor George Peary said that "There's no accounting for taste when it comes to art - in

this case, public art." Well there is no accounting for taste when it comes to anything, actually. I, for example, hate the Calgary Flames and by extern,ion their local farm team the Abbotsford Heat. I would rather sell my kidneys for spare change than support anything to do with the Calgary Flames, and it seems that many local sports fans agree with me, hence the low attendance at Heat games resulting in the $450,000 tab. To me it is embarrassing that both Mission and Chilliwack

spend more on the arts per capita than Abbotsford. Abbotsford actually finds itself at the bottom of a long list of B.C. municipalities in terms of public art budgeting. In fact, there is no budget for public art currently in this city. Mayor P1;1ary went on to question whether "this is the time for it?" regarding establishing a public art budget. Given Abbotsford's atrociously dismal record of supporting the arts in the past, my response to the mayor is if not now, when?

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UBC PanelCriticizesMaclean's'TooAsian'Article

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as one "not about admissions." SALLY CRAMPTON

THEUBYSSEY (UBC) Nor was it about the "unhappiness over the way that students choose panel of University of Brit- to associate or to be engaged," he ish Columbia professors said. addressed the issue of diversity to As the dialogue continued; pro• a packed audience during a dia- fessor Henry Yu made his feelings logue concerning the recent Ma- clear. dean's article "Too Asian?" "Canada is a different place The article, published two than it was in 1967... This article weeks ago as part of the maga- hearkens back to an older Canada. zine's annual university rankings lt's also a hurtful article for a lot of issue, has caused controversy people." Undergraduate student Elysa amongst students and academics alike at UBC. The Nov. 26 panel Hogg said of the claims, "What are consisted of a mix of faculty, ad- the issues we're not dealing with? ministration members and two Do we really have a language barundergraduate students. rier on our campus? Are we adBrian Sullivan, UBC's vice- dressing that? If we aren't, I think president of students, opened the it's a failure on our part to engage dialogue by addressing the issue with the campus life."

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William Tao, also an undergraduate student, agreed that the issue must be addressed on campus. "Oftentimes, we ourselves are

the biggest perpetrators of the 'too Asian' stereotype ... these types of hypocritical activities must come to an end."

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CONTRIBUTORin grade 4 and finally, in grade 10 and the results have shown that ne in four people in the students who struggle at the beFraser Valley use a service ginning of their school career will that the United Way of the Fraser struggle throughout, which is why Valley (UWFV) supports. ln addi- UWFV believes that ages 0-6 arc tion to its own initiatives, the Unit- the most important years for deed Way supports 27 local agencies. velopment. Lori Masse, UWJ-IV'sDirector Fraser Valley Housing Network of Resource Development shares, is another initiative through the "This campaign's tag line is 'Be- United Way of the Fraser Valley, cause you live here.' It is so im- which creates opportunities for portant that residents know that the 8,700 people in the Fraser Valevery penny donated stays in the ley who do not have a permanent Fraser Valley." home. The UWFV has a very close The United Way also works in relationship with UFV and their poverty reduction. Over 61,000 students. This mutually beneficial Fraser Valley residents struggle relationship provides real world, financially every year. UWFV's in-class experience for students third initiative, Vibrant Abbotsand invaluable help and fresh ford, works to build economic, soideas for the organization. This cial and civic opportunities for all. semester the BUS 390 class, Ad- They have been involved in many vanced Selling, has been enlisted community-building services in to cold call all of the licensed busi- Abbotsford over the last few years. nesses in Abbotsford to ask if they Vibrant Abbotsford is also workwould like to donate to UWPV. ing with UFV CMNS 312 class this The UWFV initiatives were semester. UWFV awarded a $10,000 imdeveloped based on feedback received from the community. These pact grant to Autumn House, a key initiatives include early child place where people aged 16-19who development, homelessness, af- have been emancipated, in foster fordable housing, and poverty re- care, or on the streets can go with duction. money they get from Ministries of The first initiative is called Children and Families to pay their "Success by 6". Studies show that rent and be taught life skills. 28% of kindergarten-aged chilAutumn House residents are dren have not developed the skills taught how to grocery shop, cook, required to enter kindergarten. dress for a job interview, and do Tests have been administered to laundry. "Most stay at Autumn

House for about six months and then move on, 80% of whom manage to live independently; that is huge. We've taught them how to fish so to speak," Lori Masse states proudly. More of the local agencies that UWFY provides grants involved in include: Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association, Fraser Valley Child Development Center, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and 23 other agencies. "If everyone in the Fraser Valley donated $2 per paycheque, we could seriously impact lives. That is 16 times the impact of what we are fundraising for right now! And you get a tax credit," Lori Masse explains. Their current goal for this year's campaign is $750,000, and the campaign ends on December 31, 2010. All money donated until that date will count for this year's contribution. If you feel strongly about donating to a specific organization through UWFY, there is an option to clarify that on your pledge form. The cost of fundraising for most organizations is approximately 26%. However, the United Way of the Fraser Valley's cost of fundraising is 15% because most of their workers are volunteers or loaned reps from other companies. In their time with the United Way of the Fraser Valley, these loaned reps acquire priceless experience in organizational skills, presen-

New GossipSite RevealsPrivate Livesof Students it on. Students ALTHEA MANASAN

know this is just a RYERSONIANfun environment, and not set out to hurt anyone's feelings." RBEEMANJHAPaul said that the site receives THECORD between 100 to 500 submissions every day from students across ORONTO, WATERLOO the country. (CUP)- As if Faeebook and There are plans to expand the Twitter weren't enough, there's site to include more Canadian I now another reason for students campuses, and eventually Ameri• to worry about their drunken es- can ones. capades and misguided hi-jinx Not everyone agrees. Since ending up on the Internet. Room ll0's launch, several schools A new gossip site promises have made attempts to block the to expose what goes on behind site's URL from being accessed on closed doors on university and campus computers, according to a college campuses across Canada. Canadian News Wire report. Room 110, a website modelled Paul said that he has also reafter the television series Gossip ceived letters of complaint from Girl, officially launched last week, some schools asking that certain describing itself as "Canada's first content be removed from the site. 'reality blog."' Offering a voyeurisBut Wilfrid Laurier University's tic look into the private lives of students' union public relations people on campuses across Cana- representative Pam Blomfield said da, the site features photos, opin- the content wasn't the issue for ions, rumours and speculation her. about students from 19 schools, "All schools have students who including the University of British Iike to engage in activities that Columbia, Dalhousie University aren't as responsible as they could and YorkUniversity. be," she said, "So as far as school's All the content is anonymously reputations, I don't feel like it submitted by the site's users and overshadows too much." posted after being approved by Blomfield emphasized that stustudent representatives at each dents need to take responsibility campus. for their own photos when they "There is not one person who post them on social media sites. runs this website - it's basically "Whatever you post on Facerun by the students of Canada," book ... it can be taken off the Insaid Derek Paul, a media relations ternet and put anywhere. So sturepresentative for the website. dents have to keep that in mind "The site will keep running as when they post things." long as the students keep coming But, even innocent photos have and submitting. been targeted on the site, which "Students always gossip about has some critics concerned. Users things, and this site just gives have posted casual shots of stuthem a safe and fun platform to do dents and accompanied them with

captions attacking their appearances, lifcstyles and social activities. "The way it's going right now; it looks like it's bordering on cyber-bullying," Janelle Emanuel, a co-ordinator for a Laurier group that promotes responsible drink• ing, said. "This semester at school has been so focused and plagued by all these stories about bullying and cyber-bullying." Blomfield agreed that the written attacks on the website were the most worrisome aspect. "In an age where it's so easy to be engaged in cyber-bullying, it's the last thing parents and students would be wanting to see." Glen Weppler, Ryerson's director of student community life agrees. "It's certainly concerning if people are being described in w.iys that people would be offended by,11 said Weppler, who only learned of Room 110 after being contacted for this story. However, Weppler was also skeptical that the website would attract a large following. "Blogs and social networks be it Facebook or MySpace - have been around for years now, and students are already sharing a lot of information in a lot of different ways," said Weppler. "I think most students would not give [Room 110]a lot of credibility." And he has his doubts that the site will take off. , "Students are busy. They have important things to do. They want to.do well in school. I think they will spend their time on those activities and not looking at gossip.''

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Mennonites and Literature:

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Rudy Wiebe Speaks Out

What is the reciprocal relationship between Mennonite Culture and Mennonite Writing? PAUL ESAU STAFFWRITER

n November 23, UFV hostO ed a discussion on Menno• nite literature as part of a dialogue surrounding the University's new Mennonite studies program. The discussion featured a panel con• sisting of the prominent Mennonite writers Rudy Wiebe and Andreas Schroeder, along with Mennonite scholar Hildi Froese Tiessen. Speaking to an involved yet somewhat elderly crowd, the panelists shared insights on the tendency of the Mennonite com• munity to ostracize the writers in their midst. For the non-Mennos out there it's important to understand that the relationship between Mennonite writers and the Mennonite community has often been a troubled one. Frequently alienated for their portrayals of their community, Mennonite writerBhave tended to distance themselves from their heritage and look for acceptance in the wider literary world. Both Rudy Wiebe and Andreas Schroeder have experienced varying levels of criticism within Mennonite circles for their works (especially Wiebe's controversial 1962 novel Peace Shall Destroy Many), and so their presence gave the discussion personal rather than just intellectual, significance. The panel was asked to address the following question:

The first panelist, Andreas Schroeder, suggested that the Mennonite culture and church has had a "profound influence" upon its writers, but also that this influence is "one-sided." He argued that many writers, himself included, have left the Mennonite church, yet feel that while they cannot escape its impact, it has quickly forgotten them. It is ironic then, he concluded, that it is generally from these ostracized writers (Schroeder describes himself as a "defunct Mennonite") that the outside world learns about the Mennonite community. Schroeder specifically mentioned A Compli·

cated Kindness by Miriam Toews and Mennonite in a Little Black Dressby Rhoda Janzen as having serious influence over the public perception of Mennonites, despite being received with heavy contro· versy within the actual Mennonite community. Hildi Froese Tiessen, the second panelist, opened with the suggestion that ''Mennonite" "in Canada is both a religious and ethnic term," and, therefore, the idea of a "Mennonite writer" needs to be further defined. It is possible, Tiessen noted, to have writers who are ethnically Mennonite and write about entirely unrelated topics, and writers with no Mennonite heritage who draw on the culture for their work. Both groups add

to the "Mennonite imaginary," or collection of ideas and stories that influence and are influenced by Mennonite tradition. Tiessen disregarded the "Menno-chasm" that divides the Mennonite community and its writers, protesting that "Mennonites do not have to be the same to be authentic.'' She concluded that the work of Mennonite writers, positive or negative, conveys truth about a certain group or element within the Mennonite community and, therefore, should be respected. Rudy Wiebe tackled the ques• tion by arguing that Mennonites have always had a substantial literary tradition and that the community should embrace its writ-

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ers. "We're not just uncultivated manure shovelers,'' he announced. "The first Anabaptists in Switzerland [the forebearers of Mennonites] were hig'hly educated people.'' Their stories of Anabaptist martyrs were remembered in songs and poems and eventually codified in works like The Martyr'sMirror."We have a tradition," Wiebe reminded his audience, implying that Mennonites have not been as ignorant of the arts as is sometimes assumed. The UFV Mennonite Studies Program will offer its first class in Winter 2011on the subject of Mennonite Development and Relief Organizations.

Newstudentgroups seekstochange campus Israeli-Palestinian discussion

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Selling Yourself: Tips and Tricks of the Job-getting Trade from Arts gives you different inSOPHIE ISBISTER sight, it gives you [an] advantage

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his week, the had T the opportunity to chat with representatives from the Career Centre about the successes and failings of the recent Career Fair, as well as the available job market for recent graduates. So Jeon and Rachel Kruger have a lot of suggestions for U FY students seeking a career that is related to their degree. Speaking specifically about the perceived lack of attention paid to jobs in the arts at the Career Fair, Jeon and Kruger place a lot of emphasis on showcasing specific skill sets: ''Coming

Fair: "We're trying to make it so that it's more personable and inin terms of looking at things from teractive, rather than students or different angles," says Jeon. It's all exhibitors coming in just to showabout having the confidence and case their exhibits and job opennetworking skills to display your ings and then students having to go online and apply.'' strengths. Jeon also talked to the Cascade This is precisely why Jeon and about the "hidden job market," - Kruger recommend starting early jobs found through networking with your career search, even if and personal contacts - which, you're unsure where you want statistically makes up for approxi- to go. lt does seem counter intuimately 70 per cent of the job mar- tive to be planning the steps you ket. Jean says, "[Jt] pretty much will take after graduation when [comes] down to who you know you're just in your fin,t year, but rather than what you know or according to Kruger, this is somewhat you can do." Jeon says the thing more students should do. Career Centre is aware of this "The more you know what you trend when planning the Career want, the more targeted you can be in your courses, the more you can pick courses that reflect specifically to your skill set [and] to a specific job, that more marketable you will be," Kruger said. Clearly the name of the game in the current university context is self-marketing. Jeon and Kruger also talked about the large amount of other post secondary institutions on display at the Career Fair. "A career fair isn't necessarily just a job fair. It isn't just for the sole purpose of getting a job. That can be a great outcome, but for us it's [about] getting the students thinking about [their] career." Given the current job market, students may find it undesireable to enter the work force right out of university. Kruger muses, "Maybe now the

economy requires that you have a Masters [degree]. It's starting to become that a degree is more common ... people arc starting to look for further education." So where should students go for more advice and help? "l strongly advise those students who are feeling frustrated . . . about their careers to come to the career centre," Jeon said. The Career Centre offers career counseling appointments, help with resumes and cover letters, and even mock interviews. Jeon and Kruger also suggest looking into co-op employment, employment in the non profit sector, and volunteering while still in school.

If a company or government agency isn't hiring currently, don't despair! "There [aren't] as many jobs out there as we'd like," Kruger said. She also says that employers are aware that as the baby boomer generation begins to retire in waves in the coming years, there will be a need for workers. ''Keep a list," Kruger said. "If you find an employer [at a career fair] who isn't technically hiring, they were there for a reason, and it's probably because they know that in the future they are desperately going to need to hire." She emphasizes the importance of managing your career contacts, and network, network, network!

East Mrica Global Development for example, students who plan to ALEX WATKINS teach after graduation may wish

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to be placed as teachers in Africa. orld-travelers and social- The students' preferred area of ly-conscious students study then influences where in take note: the geography depart- East Africa they will be placed. A ment's Cherie Enns is now ac- majority of the group for the 2011 cepting applications for the 2011 trip will be placed in Tanzania, global development internships. but there arc also options availThe internships were conceived able in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda by Enns, who was raised in Af- and Zambia. rica and has done research there. Students pay tuition according While UFV currently does offer an to the number of credits they wish East Africa study tour, the global to earn from the program, and the development internships are sig- tuition is equal to that of regular nificantly different in a number geography courses. Additionally, of ways. Said Enns: "I just real- they are responsible for purchasized that a lot of students have a ing their own tickets to and from lot of interest in applied experi- Africa - which are estimated at ence, something beyond a travel between $1500and $2000- as well study, and I designed the global as transportation, food, and housdevelopment internship courses ... ing. Although the costs of living I just realized that to coordinate a vary with each individual placegroup, take them and put them in ment, Cherie stated that students internship placements presented could expect to pay between $1000 them with a great opportunity. and $1500per month to live in AfAnd plus they have a chance to go rica. Placements are typically for 3 together and do a full semester of months, but could be extended or credit at the same time." shortened if desired. Students are able to decide how Cherie advised that students many credits they wish to earn who needed help paying for the during the program. While in the trip could try fundraising or constudy tour, students generally tacting groups like the Associaearn credits for only one course. tion of Universities and Colleges Although the internships offer of Canada and Canada World credit only for geography courses, Youth. Additionally, student loans students from all areas of study may be used to cover the costs. are encouraged to apply and can Students must apply for the experience success. Enns works pr~gram before the end of January closely with students to tailor a 2011, and if approved, they will placement that incorporates their begin meeting with Cherie on a interests and career aspirations; regular basis in February to "work

on the paperwork, their permits, their visas" and to discuss their interests in order to choose a relevant internship. Students will also be given readings and some crosscultural training in preparation for the trip; language lessons and further training will take place upon the students' actual arrival in Africa in May 2011. Mark Phillips - a student who is currently completing his internship in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania - is unique to the program in that he already holds a degree in biological sciences from SFU. Post-graduation, Phillips had been having trouble finding a good job in his field, and he heard about the global development internships through a friend. He then applied as a student at UFV to join the program, which he saw as an opportunity to gain relevant experience. Phillips feels that he not only gained this experience but experienced personal growth as well. "Working at this NCO has given me this new mindset, and I would not have gotten this work• ing at home. One of the amazing parts of this internship personally has been the downtime. Because Dar Es Salaam is situated near the equator, the lights go out at seven, and because we are all poor students, we can't afford to go partying every night ... I've had a lot of time to .think and inquire about my future w,ith nb external pressures. Another positive is seeing the other students' perspectives

and watching their experiences inter: wine with their goals - getting to st e the• positives and negatives from an outside perspective." The experience has inspired Phillips to continue his education and to pursue a different career path. As Enns notes, "Tt'snot an easy program... You have to make some sacrifices, money wise, it's not always comfortable, there're aspects of Africa that are really hard." However, she believes that the study is beneficial to students in that it helps them gain relevant experience and increases the competitiveness of their graduate school and job applications. Not only that, Enns states that the program can have a huge impact on students at a personal level as well.

Phillips advises students that are seriously interested in the program, ''Things don't always go smoothly and adaptability is a must. People must be ready to change their ideas and be extremely patient. However, interning in Africa will offer [an] amazing lifetime experience that will test everyone in their own way... The contacts you will make could strongly push your career as it will mine because people hear from my experience are open and eager to help someone pursue their dreams. I would strongly recommend this program!" The next information session about the program will be held on December 6 on the Abbotsford campus, in room 2036 (Criminology Boardroom). For more details, contact Cherie.Enns@ufv.ca.

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No-vember to Mo-vember PAUL BRAMMER And anyway, what's all this NEWS& OPINIONEDITOR knob-rot about "raising awareness" through shitty facial hair? ell, thank Christ that's We all know that cancer exists over. - it's not like I have to switch on This whole moustache Novem- Magnum Pl with Tom Selleck to ber thing needs to die a quick and remember that there's this bloody painful death. Before all of you disease that kills indiscriminately. facially-adorned goons start giv- Or that Thave to switch on a Queen ing me both barrels, pull the fluff Live DVD to remember that my and Corn Flakes out of that strag- mate's got nerve cancer, "Oh, I forgly aborted-weasel foetus on your got about you. Thank god I got a face and listen through your eyl!S. hankering for "Under Pressure", We're a pretty self-obsessed, otherwise you'd be dead in an unself-indulgent society, as the crow marked grave." flies (yes, that makes no sense, but There are pretty much two sole it sounds cool, so there). There's possibilities of what you will look pretty much nothing that we can't like with your moustache: a World twist from its original tragic de- War 'Iwo British pilot or a sex ofsign into something that makes us fender. feel a bit better about ourselves Now, I love death from the skies like when celebrities go and stand as much as the next man, but the on the scorched earth of some wartime-pilot moustache endeavdesperately deprived place like our should be undertaken for the Rwanda or Darfur and bleat on sole purpose of looking like a Britabout how awful it is. ish 1940s pilot, replete with white There's usually some perfunc- scarf thrown over one shoulder, tory scene where the gurning pop hat placed on the head at a jaunty star or reality show dick manages angle, and phrases such ai, "Tally to squeeze a tear or two out of their ho" and "Let's go give Jerry whatdead eyes as they prod and poke a for" said in upper-class English kid with no arms or one eye. accents. The aberration that is Mo-vemI can't say I'm a big fan of sex ber definitely falls into this self- offenders either. Maybe they're aggrandising category. Let me be just misunderstood, but the whole the first to say that 1) Tlove facial rape thing is bang out of order, hair (not on women), and 2) I'm IMHO FYI ROFL LMFAO. not a big fan of cancer. Nothing Why don't you do something personal, I just think it's a bit of a more worthwhile with your time, prick, TMHOFYI ROFL LMFAO. like eating your own legs off for However, never the twain shall cancer awareness, or taking up meet, as someone more clever and voluntary house arrest for cancer respected than me probably said. awareness? And take those smug What reason is there to grow a bastard looks off your face - you moustache for one month a year, care neither for the wondrous every year, until the scabby end moustache nor the eradication of of your putrid, suppurating life? cancer. All you really care about "Well, it's all about raising aware- is being a bunch of self-indulgent ness about cancer." To this disin- cocks. genuous piece of propaganda I say Actually, talking about sex of- bollocks. fenders, maybe they could use it You know who raise awareness as a defence in court. "I molested about cancer? Doctors. And can- this 90 year-old woman to raise cer foundations that work around awareness for bone marrow canthe frigging clock to raise money cer," or "I locked my daughter in and awareness about cancer and the basement for twenty years and cancersufferers. And people who fathered children with her and go door to door handing out leaf- some of those children died and lets about cancer awareness. And some lived and they're all messed reputable websites on the Internet. up for life, but I was doing it to And a billion other things that raise awareness for lung cancer. don't need you looking like you've Ya know?" smeared sweaty faeces on your It all makes so much disgusting top lip. sense now.

The Cascades Women's Volleyball team managed to beat the Douglas College Ravens last week-

end, three games in a row, but ended up losing to CapCollegethe following day (see page 15).

Jerk jerkin' ain't ·work-workin' true! THE HUMOURATOR

CONTRIBUTOR Women like men who are assertive. This is not the same thing as little while ago, being over- being aggressive. 1tis not the same come by t:iuch madden- as being a dick, and it certainly ing hunger that I was induced to does not entail handing out more cough up eight bucks for a cheese- knuckle sandwiches than Chris burger, I visited the cafeteria. As it Brown at a deli. Assertive men was busy, I picked one of the only state their minds, a~d they are spare tables left and began the clear about what they want and business of shoveling down my need. They are decisive and chalfood. I couldn't help but overhear lenging and in control of their own the conversation happening at the destinies, and that is ridiculously table next to me, where one guy sat sexy. Again, this docs not mean beloudly moaning to another about his love life, or lack thereof. ing a prick; you can find a way to He complained that women get your point across without beseemed to prefer "jerks," espe- ing rude or uncooperative. I only cially wealthy ones, leaving all mean to say that when it comes the "nice" guys like himself com- down to it, you are not going to get panionless. He continued by mak- what you want if you sit around ing disparaging comments about and complain about how things these "jerks," and he expressed aren't working out for you. There amazement that all these women is no quicker way to make a gal's were somehow attracted to them. lady parts shrivel up and die than After listening for well over ten to let her overhear you getting all minutes to him bemoaning the weepy about how women don't inevitability that - as a ''nice'' guy seem to like you. - he would stay eternally single, Which brings me to sex. A man I was suddenly swept into a fit of who picks at his curly fries and whines to his friend about how the throbbing passion ... Yeah fucking right. Actually, ladies can't see that he is obviously I wanted to lean over and shake the superior choice is not the kind him. I wanted to explain how he of man you could imagine grabwas so, SO wrong, poking him in bing you by the hair and throwthe eye for emphasis if l had to. But ing you onto the bed, grunting I'm not crazy. So instead I decided like some amorous caveman. No, to go on an anonymous rant in a whining about how you haven't student newspaper. seen a vagina in so long that you'd The moans and complaints of probably throw rocks at it marks this hapless Casanova were by you as someone of inferior sexual no means something I had never prowess, a man who probably heard before; in fact, it seems that couldn't find his own ass with a there is a troublingly common map and both hands, let alone a misconception that women like clitoris. jerks. J hear about this all the time; What else might be hurting hell, there's even an entire indus- your chances, you ask? Well, it's try that teaches men to pick up quite possible that you jerk off way women by adoptins this prickish too much. Like dogs can smell fear, persona. And what's so damned women can smell your sexless desfrustrating about it is that it's not peration. All those lonely nights

spent putting Mr. Kleenex's kids through college are written all over you in the chemical language of hormones. J'm not fucking kidding, there it:iscientific evidence to support this. A 2003 study indicated that, after a week without ejaculation, a man's testosterone levels suddenly spike a.t up to 147%the normal amount, but levels drop to normal rates soon after. Men who experience this spike in testosterone have reported greater motivation to pursue females, and often a greater success rate as well. So ease off on the pocket pool, and - like a Zen master - channel all that energy and sexual frustration into something cool that will help your chances, like lock picking or summoning the undead. This article is by no means comprehensive; despite your best efforts, there are still many little ways you can slip up. For example, if you shave your initials into your pubic hair, or you have a tattoo of your own name anywhere on your body, chances are you're not riding the beef bus into tuna town anytime soon. This is because it leads women to believe that you either have an exaggerated sense of your own importance, or you are so lacking in intelligence that you forget your own name at times. If the brain, as they say, is the largest sex organ, we'll assume that you have the mental equivalent of a millimeter peter. I hope against hope that this article somehow falls into the lap of that desperate young man on the verge of devoting his life to dickishness. The world could always use a few more nice guys who know how to assert themselves appropriately and treat women with respect.

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Don't touch my junk favour of these measures holds JACK BROWN absohitely no water with me. If CONTRIBUTOR coerced touching of one's genitalia do not like air travel. Airports has become the standard prereqare quite hellish; the tickets uisite for the exercise of one's freeare expensive; the seats invariably dom of mobility, I hold the view too small; and the security process that something has seriously got both far too long and insultingly to change. ineffective at deterring even the It's not simply enough to throw most inept ne'er-do-wells and vilup our hands and declare that lains. I have generally stayed away such measures are necessary for from those places as a result, but whatever reason, or that by refusI have had to travel by air in the ing or arguing against such grave past by necessity - it simply isn't invasions of personal space we feasible to take a train acros~ the arc endangering the country. No, country, or drive for five days to it's time to start questioning why get to Ottawa for a three day soiwe need security in airports at ree. Luckily, however, l was able all. Why is it that the airport has to escape molestation on the part security theatre, you are wrong. become more difficult to enter of the poorly paid security screen- The same machines have been than Parliament? One might reply ers. Not because I am particularly purchased at considerable cost by that there are all sorts of threats charming or innocent looking, but our federal government during a present, that there are all sorts of because I just happened to have period of fiscal austerity and have groups from Islamic militants to been traveling before the intro- already begun to be deployed in angry soccer mums who might duction of sexual assault as a stan- major airports, including YVR,all wish to blow up a plane load of dard screening process. across the country - along with civilians or a terminal full of citiThere has been a furor in the our own Canadian version of the zens to advance their radical, proUnited States over these new 'enhanced' pat down. soccer agenda. screening procedures, including Should you choose to fly in the Bollocks. Tnese measures don't the 'enhanced' pat downs and the near future, you may find yourself serve to buttress our threatened new 'screening' machines, which having to choose between being society or our so-called demomanifest all of the pornographic stripped and oggled by an X-Ray cratic values, but rather, they possibilities that Superman's X- machine and its operators, or be- serve to completely undermine Ray vision allows for. Despite as- ing groped by airport staff (who anything of any consequence. If surances from political leaders and themselves do not get the same defending freedom means giving the bureaucracy of the absolute wonderful choice) in full view of up freedom, let us all reject the necessity of these new procedures, the public, without due regard preposterous false dilemma and American air travelers have rightly for basic things like sovereignty demand better from our leaders. begun to push back, declaring de- of the body or Canadian law. The It's not radical to not want strang• fiantly don't touchmy junk! While bleating of the so-called security ers - let alone the state - touching one would think that our national conscious, by those political fig• your junk myth of reasonableness would ures and bureaucrats, including Let's take back our dignity. save us from the absurdity of this the Leader of the Opposition, in

UFV SPEAKS II

Kees&Dan Q. What's your major? Kees&:Dan: Geography. Q. Are you prepared for finals? Keese: Nope. Dan: 1haven't even looked at it. Q. How do you feel about snow? Dan: Yes!Winter sports, Jove it! Kees: 1 want it to snow, I want to snow shoe to school. Q. How do you feel about A&R no longer excepting credit cards for registration? Kees: I'll still go to school.

Happy Holidays,Chilliwack ALEX WATKINSmany of which suggested that not opposed to religion. What I NEWSWRITER those who objected to the name am opposed to is upholding one change should "go home." Many religious or non-religious pracncvcr cease to be amazed at posters also expressed the notion tice as better as or more importhe kind of hatred and racism that Canada is a fundamentally tant than another, particularly that is uncovered by issues like the Christian country due to the fact within a public institution like a Chilliwack school trustees' recent that the Christian faith was held school. When you choose to refer decision to rename the "winter by those who initially colonized to it as a "Christmas" break, alholidays" held at local schools as it. Christianity is therefore said to though numerous other celebrathe "Christmas holidays." I read be a core part of Canadian culture tions occur around the same time the story online at the Province's that must be accepted by all ''for- as Christmas, and although many website and was shocked not only eigners" who choose to live here. people - European-Canadian and by the number of responses it Nowhere to be found is the otherwise - do not celebrate any generated - 95 at last check - but point that since Christian Euro- religious holidays at all, you are by some of the comments written peans were not the first people to upholding the beliefs of one group by readers, many of which were live in Canada, it is disrespectful more significant than all others. removed by moderators due to to the First Nations community When you argue that Canada is their offensive content. 1 was sur- to assume that Canada is funda- fundamentally Christian, and that pri1,ed and disappointed to find mentally Christian. Nowhere is all the non-European "foreigners" that many of them revealed an the point that many people who who take offense to that should gc;, "us vs. them" mentality that I feel object to the name change are not back to their countries of origin, we should have moved past long non-European immigrants, but you insult not only these "foreignago, this among both Christian the non-religious or non-Christian ers," but European-Canadians and non-Christian individuals. descendants of the European im- and First Nations individuals as As Canadians, we pride ourselves migrants who initially colonized well. How is the First Nations in· on our inclusiveness and cultural Canada. In fact, British Columbia dividual who would prefer it to be sensitivity, but apparently not is the least religious province in referred to as "winter break" gowhen it comes to something as Canada; according to a 2001 cen- ing to "go back to where [he/she] touchy as religion. sus by Statistics Canada, 10 per came from"? It boggles the mind. Here's a sample of the kind of cent of Canadians subscribed to We preach religious and cul• comments that were found un- a non-Christian faith, and 35 per tural tolerance and understandder the article: "MERRYCHRIST- cent of Canadians had no religious ing, but it is not always evident MASEVERYONE!!!!! I'm so glad my affiliation at all. When 45 percent in the way that we do things. Noschool board has guts, just wish of the population is non-Christian, body is suggesting that Christmas our government did. For all those even the argument of majority be eliminated altogether, or that alternate ethnicities who think we rule seems pretty weak. Christians should not be free to should be calling it 'winter vacaWhile it certainly can seem petty practice their faith. What they are tion'.........take a vacation, go home to debate something as seemingly suggesting is that - as a diverse to your own country for the holi- small as a name change, it's not nation - we should be respectful days and refresh your memory as about the name so much as it is of all cultures and religions, which to why you came to my country." about the principle. We pride our- means not giving one idea or pracI find this so ignorant and in- selves on being a diverse and lnclu· tice precedence over any other. Eisulting that I have a hard time sive country, and our policies and ther include all religious celebraeven knowing where to begin the names of tMngi, in our public tions and respect non-religious explaining why I feel this way. institutions should reflect that. individuals, or don't talk about The comment board was pepAlthough I personally do not it at all. And on that note: happy pered with examples like tlus, have any religious affiliation, I am holidays, everyone.

Garrison Q. Wh.at'syour major? A. Geography.

Q How do you feel about A&R no longer excepting credit cards for registration? A. I think it's stupid but it's my last semester so it doesn't matter to me Q.Who's your favourite Bentle? A. l'd say John Lennon. Q. Why? A. I liked his ideas - he was a very individual-type person.

Jacquie Q. What's your major? A. English. Q. Do you read the Cascade? A. Occasionally. Q. How do you feel about A&tRno longer excepting credit cards for

registration? A. I don't pay with a cr~dit card so it's not applicable to me.

Q.What's your favourite class? A. Painting 2, that was pretty cool. Q. Who's your favourite Beatie? A. George Harrison.

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Restaurant Review: Rudy Wiebe Reads at UFV Gourmet Gallery Novelist probes Mennonite heritage All SIEMENS CONTRIBUTOR

AllSIEMENSfor a reasonable price, as well as CONTRIBUTORspecialty espresso drinks. I would recommend their Chai Tea Latte inding a place lo do homework paired with a piece of their carrot in Abbotsford is difficult at the cake before settling down to start best of times. The campus library homework. Or, if you are having hours are not sufficient, Starbucks "one of those days" and your pais noisy and over-priced, and pers arc piling up, Gourmet Galsometimes the kitchen table just lery is also licensed; order yourself doesn't cut it. Clayburn's Gour- a glass of wine or bottle of beer. met Gallery, located at #320 3033 Having a place to study is imImmel Street, is a coffee shop that portant to all students' lives, but offers a plethora of options from a equally important {although it great studying atmosphere lo live often goes forgotten) is having a music on the weekends. social life. Gourmet Gallery holds Walking into Gourmet Gallery, live music performances once a you immediately feel welcome. week either on Friday or Saturday The owner, Kim, knows me and my evenings. In the past they have group of study buddies by name. had local artists like Cinnamon Her and her staff, which is half Toast Funk, Josh Hyslop, Madfamily, always welcome us and flower, and Kristal Barnett. Gourremember our usual drinks. Aside met Gallery is very supportive of from the friendly team, the atmo- the art and music scene in Abbots• sphere is relaxing, which is perfect ford, and when they open their for studying. Gourmet Callery has doors to the artistic community, a country cottage crossed with they always have a good turnout. eclectic appeal; local artisans sell This cute little coffee shop turns their jewellery, home-made cards, into a mini theatre: dancing, sing• and house decor. Also, artwork is ing, and clapping along to the losplashed on all of the walls, paint- cal music is inviting and open to ing styles ranging from abstract to all-ages. vintage as well as Marilyn Smith's On the "Oayburn Gourmet slum photography that was also Gallery" Facebook page, staff has exhibited here at UFV. encouraged their clients to leave r feel as though I have become suggestions on how to improve a coffee-shop-study-area-connois- their coffee shop. While talking seur, always on a search for the to Kim, I asked about the possibilperfect studying environment. ity of the coffee shop lengthening Gourmet Gallery is Abbotsford's its business hours. She said that if best. Big tables are available to business picks up and it is benefispread out your text books and cial to her and her cliental, their laptops, power bars are on hand hours can possibly be extended. for your laptop cords, good light- This means we can all study later ing for your eyes, comfortable than ten at night and suuport a lochairs that often come with pil- cal business that is also working lows, it can be reached on the on supporting us. bus route, and it offers free Wi-Fi. But what is a coffee shop without good coffee? Thankfully, Gourmet serves delicious drip coffee

udy Wiebe made his second !.'-appearance at the University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday November 24th at the campus bookstore. Students, faculty and members of the community gathered to listen to readings from Wiebe's latest book, Collected Storiesfrom 1955-2010.Wiebe has been presented two Governor General Awards for Tile Temptations of BigBearand A Discoveryof Strangers.ln 2007, Wiebe was also awarded the Charles Taylor Prize for Of This Earth;A MennoniteBoyhood itt tltc BorealForest.Wiebe's books work towards telling stories of first encounters, the stories of immigration of his own people, the Mennonites, as well as Aboriginal studies. Wiebe started his presentation with the first rule of using language, which he perceives to be "naming things". Moving into his first reading, "Sailing to Danzig," Wiebe also shared that this is one of the first stories he wrote in a creative writing course at the Uni· versity of Alberta. His story was about his name, and where it came from. Wiebe found out at seventeen years old that he had never known his real name, Adam, because of immigration papers and the changes that arc usually made when arriving in a new country. His stories are packed with history, humour, and Huttcrite German jokes. Wiebe aims to base all of his stories on true memories,

and when it came to gathering the research for his books, his advice is to start by, "asking questions about yourself." Wiebe's second reading was "The Angel of the Tar Sands." This short story was written twenty years ago about two men and a woman who come across an angel emerging from the tar sands, a story Weibe referred to as "apocalyp· tic." When it was originally written, Wiebe told his audience, there were only two oil rigs in Alberta, and today there are many more. He notes the importance of this story and the irony of how a story that was applicable twenty years ago is still important today: "the oil, where it ran yesterday and where it runs today, still has great effects on our modern world." Important advice was also given to students who arc interested in furthering their own writing career. Wiebe admitted that when he first proposed his Master's thesis idea, he wanted to special-

ize in Shakespeare. His professor knew about Wiebe's Mennonite heritage and told him, "yes, Mr. Wiebe, yes, a great many people can write perfectly acceptable, or dreadful, theses on Shakespeare, but perhaps only you can write a fine novel about Mennonites." Wiebe wrote a novc!lfor his thesis, it took him only a few months and was the shortest amount of time it ever took him to complete one. As UFV seeks to further its knowledge in the field of Mennonite Studies, writers like Rudy Wiebe make it possible to bring the community together by engaging students in the cultural history of many families in Abbotsford and the lower mainland. Abbotsford may have more cultural significance then we make it out to. Posing a question at the end of his reading, Wiebe asks, "If this is your land, where arc your stories?"

InvisibleWings An"excellentu performance bybillbissett atUFV sett read the poem with images of PAUL FALARDEAU

ARTS& LIFEEDITOR his artwork playing on the screen before him. The combination of ill Bissett, the Canadian poet the visual art and poetry made known for his unconventional for an interesting and evocative poetry, read at UFV this past Mon- performance. bissett's paintings day, the 22. bissett, whose name are single-line paintings that he is intentionally written in lower describes simultaneously as "halcase, is the creator of blew oint- lucinogenic" and as "meditation ment, the underground press that objects." published such notables as Cathy Known for his unconventional Ford, Maxine Gadd, Michael sound and concrete poetry, the Coutts, Hart Broudy, Rosemary begiMing of bissett's poem had Hollingshead, Beth Jan kola, Caro- a surprisingly traditional style, lyn Zonailo, bpNichol, Ken West, with a rhyme scheme, but soon Lionel Kearns, and D. A. Levy. turned into a bluesy, psychedelic Furthermore, bissett has pub- mixture of song and concrete and lished more than sixty volumes of sound poetry. his own poetry. For portions of his perforCarl Peters, a professor of Eng- mance, bissett explored the effects lish at UFV and the man respon- of sound in language (i.e. sound sible for bringing him to the Ab- poetry) with lines like "The fubotsford campus; introduced him ture is now / shouts ring out / ow and asked the full theatre in BlOl ow," that emphasize one particuto "Look, listen, bill bissett." lar sound (ow in this case) to link bissett then took to the stage words thematically. For all this and, after a brief hello, offered to experimentation, there were still sign books .in.d chat with mem- memorable lines for those more bers of the audience after the read- traditionally inclined, such as, ing in the fishbowl. In his typical "She loves the sky bleeding like fashion he asked the crowd, ''Do that. I like it too." you know where it is? I do now, There is no doubt that bissett but we'll see if I can get there. is an interesting and unique perSometimes knowing how to get sonality. During explanations of there and getting there are differ- his work he would often trail off ent things. Sometimes they're the before cackling loudly and asksame." ing the audience "That's good, bissett then read from his poem isn't it?" and praising each good "embrace," which was written for thought with a hearty "excelCanada Speaks. "This version," lent." Eccentric to be sure, bissett bissett said, "is much slower." bis- shared with the crowd gathered

his likely co-dependency, interferon use and hypochondria (which he qualified saying it's OK if you actually do have a lot of health problems like he does). It is easy to view bissett's work through the lens of his health problems, but it would be missing the point. "[inspiration) always goes on if I let go of conscious control," says bissett. In its most pure concept, his work can be seen as intentionally infantile, or rather, unintentionally intentionally infantile. By letting go of creative drive, it seems that bissett has been able to take on a very simple and innocent approach to art that has given much of his work a clear-cut view of the world. Yet it would be a mistake to dismiss bissett for his childishness. bissett completed the coursework reqwrements for a master's degree in English and philosophy and referenced Plato and Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. After the show, the poet made good on his promise to meet and greet his fans in the fishbowl in UFV's cafeteria, what he redubbed "The Owl Room." bissett's appearance at UFV was not only a great opportunity for young students to learn from one of the local scene's most unique poets, it is also another sign that UFV is quickly becoming one of the hippest places for writers in the province.

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CIVL Stage 5: Metal Marauders please while they thrash SOPHIE ISBISTERshit" according to their Myspacc STAFF WRITER page - played a musically tight etal was on the bill at the CIVL Stage 5 in downtown Abby on November 27, brought to you by C{VL Radio 101.7 and the UFV Student Union Society. The Air Fare Lounge, at 33790 Essendcne Avenue, is the home of future CIVL Stage shows, and it's a wonderful intimate venue to promote and showcase Abbotsford's thriving local music scene. The Lounge was full all night, with approximately 70 tickets sold, proving that metal shows can be a success in Abby. From my scat at the bar l had the perfect view of both the stage and the perpetual lineup for booze. Host Seth Bell took to the stage at 9:30 to welcome the crowd and announce "heavy metal at its fuckin' finest!" Carnivitriol started off the mayhem. The three-member band all had requisite metal hair: guitarist and lead singer 'fyson Carek, bass player Ryan Townsend, and skilled drummer Matt Bell. This local death metal band - influenced by "the good classic brutal

at the Airfare Lounge, most band members played right on the floor set with ample shrieking and gut- in front of the stage, adding to the tural growls. After the first num- intimate feel at the small venue. ber, a few heads in the crowd were First Reign's music is multi-dinodding along to the drum break- mensional and enjoyed even by downs and guitar riffs. The small non-metal fans, and the drums dance floor at the Airfare wa1:,a and vocals were superb stand-out sea of black clothing. A core group performances. of hcadbangers was present at the If music is a drug that takes front for Carnivitriol's la:;t song, you on a journey then metal as a and Carek ended the set by full- genre epitomizes the chaotic jouron metal-voice growling "We have ney within. You don't even have to t-shirts on sale .. . they are 100% understand the vocals to get the cotton." And if you didn't get one, underlying emotional meaning you can go fist yourself. that is thrust upon you from the Local favourites First Reign always energetic performances. played next, drawing a huge Nylithia, the headliner hailcrowd with their progressive ing from Vancouver, delivered on metal sounds. Lead vocalist Dal- that front. Vocalist Kyle Scott was las Erickson sang with intense on the move, pacing and singing emotion that moved the packed to the attentive crowd, feeding off crowd on the dance floor, and the high-powered vibe from First drummer Sean Lang absolutely Reign's earlier performance. The killed. flirst Reign was definitely charismatic Scott communicated a crowd favourite and had a small with the crowd between thrash mosh pit forming by the end. With metal numbers, dedicating a song five members (Lang, Erickson to Abbotsford metal band of yore, and guitarist and vocalists Ryan Chainsaws and Machine Guns. MacDonald and Chris Holtz and The band consisted of Scott, Royce bassist Russ O'Shea) being a few Costa on guitars, Nathan Rothtoo many to fit on the tiny stage stein on bass, and Dan Yakimow

... on drums, who all worked together to deliver extreme brutality to the Air Fare Lounge. The crowd had thinned out a bit by the end, but a dedicated core group stuck it out to experience Nylithia's cover of Bowser's castle theme from SuperMario,which is always a crowd pleaser. "Abby is always an awesome

time," lead singer Scott after the show. "We hope to come back here again after our new CD is released in the spring. Metal is clearly coming back strong to the Fraser Valley!" If the full room and positive atmosphere at CIVL Stage 5 is any indicator, we should be seeing more metal come out of the event series in the future.

Q & A: Billy the Kid What kinds ofthings inspire youto writemusic?

with on tour, and L knew 1 had to go back and record there. l did a few piano songs on this old piano Heartbreak. Catastrophe. The in this old building and then proworking class. Hard times. Con- ceeded to sing my guts out with flict. Love. Struggle. Overcoming microphones placed all over the adversity. town hall. It sounds very ambient and there arc so many textures What wos working withRaine Maida and stories in those old walls. I'm really enjoying the process too.

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mainland, where didyou JEDMIN,OJlower EDITORIN CHIEF

illy Pettinger, aka Billy the Kid, started playing music in her teens, most notably fronting the Fraser Valley based punk band Billy and The Lost Boys. She then left the band to pursue a solo career as a singer/songwri,ter folk artist and has been making a slow steady climb to notoriety through relentless touring both in Canada and the United States. Having her last album produced by Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace certainly helped raise her profile in Canada and so has being featured as a guest 6n The Hour with George Strombolopolou.son CBC television. Billy has been hailed as "precociously gifted" 'by tli.e Ceor• gia Straight and "one of the best female guitarists I've ever met" by Narduar the Human Serviette. Tlte Cascade sat down with the former UFV student recently to get a portrait of the artist in her own words.

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grow up,andwhatwasthatlike? J grew up all over BC... every exit down the number one highway as far as Chilliwack! l was a very happy kid, but at 12, I started leaving home because of some family issues. I went into foster care at 15.

Your career started inthelower mainland punkscene when you were fronting Billy andTheLost Boys, howdoyourpunkrootsinfluencethemusic youdotoday? I'm still a punk <\t heart. Folk artists really are punks. There is something to be said about just trying to be creative and not expecting anything in return. Punk rock saved my life in terms of allages shows and the music, but it also taught me so much. The DIY mentality is essential in music and creation and, regardless of what type or style of music I'm play~ ing, I will always be a punkass!

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Inyourexperience whatisthemain difference between fronting a b.ond andperforming asa soloo~ist?

Raine is great [be]cause he is super chill. He also understood what kind of songwriter and person 1 was and wasn't trying to change that... a lot of times in the music biz working with a producer means changing who you are and what you sound like in order to sell records. It wasn't like that with Raine.

Inaddition tomaking music and touring thecountry youruna record label. What isthatallabout?

Our motto is "kids in bands helping kids in bands," and it started as a way to just get our music out. Now it has evolved in to a collective of likeminded musicians helping each other in every aspect of our careers, from booking to marketing and everything Your lastalbum dealtwithpoverty, in between.

andstruggling togetby, I really do love both for differ- drugs, When canweexpect toseeyounext ent reasons, and I love that I can what themes andgeneral sound con in the lower mainland? live in both worlds. Playing with listeners expect onyourupcoming backup musicians is great because I am going to be playing in Abit is collaboration and a shared ex- album? botsford this December. Please go perience. I love traveling and having fun with my gang too. Playing I had my heart smashed to to my website www.billythekisolo is its own thing because ev- .smithereens recently so there are donline.com to see when the date · ery night is a completely different a lot of songs about that [laughs]. will be as it is not confirmed yet. · experience. I don't make a set list I wrote a song for a friend in an Other than that, I'm t~~ng a bit of a break from playing live to record and I tell a lot of stories. It's almost abusive relationship encouraging like a stream of consciousness ex- her to leave. There arc a few about a bunch of new songs. perience for me. every day working class topics inspired by some of the many jobs When isyournextalbum coming Who areyourfavourite artists, and l've had, one being an assembly out? line worker. Sonically I'm very exwhich artists would youconsider to cited about it because I'm recordbeInfluences onyourmusic? As soon as the music i$ recording the songs in various studios around North America and based( [laughs.] Oh, also, .jf people I love everything that Ryan ing the locations around what the wanna help me make my album, Adams and Ray Lamontagne do. song needs. For example, I just did I am raising !unds by doing preI'm influenced by Neil Young, The a session in Bayfield, Ontario in sales of the record on my site at Band, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Sprin- their town ball and an old church. www.billythekidonline.com. Bayfield is this adorable little steen. town that I absolutely fell in love

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Album Review Konye West -MyBeautiful Dork Twisted Fantasy NICKUBELS

ONLINEEDITOR here are few artists in the popT ular spectrum as divisive as Kanye West. Known for his often outrageous behaviour as much as his compelling music, it is easy to let I<anye's larger-than-life public persona overshadow his formidable talent as a producer, arranger, musician, performer, and rapper. His most recent record, My Beautiful DarkTwistedFantasy,is unlikely to make new fans out of those put off by his famously inflated ego, but it is undeniably the fullest expression of his artistic vision to date. We last heard from the Chicago native on 808's and Heartbreak, Kanye's emotionally wrought but spotty 2008 experiment with autotune. 808'5 came at a turbulent time for Kanye, who was struggling to come to terms with his newfound place in the spotlight while dealing with his separation from ex-fianc~e Alexis Phifer and the death of his mother Donda West, with whom Kanye was exceptionally close. While the album was met with mixed critical reception at the time of its release, it revealed a deeply personal side of the man barely hinted at on his acclaimed college trilogy. The powerful synthesis of West's trademark style and his newfound vulnerability on Fantasyredefines BOB'sas a flawed but necessary sidestep in his creative development. It is impossible to imagine as honest and moving a record as My BeautifulDarkTuJisted Fantasywithout it. The album pursues a distinctive narrative arc as Kanye, increasingly self-aware, sorts through his inner demons and the contradictions

that characterize his alternately arrogant and insecure persona. It opens with "Dark Fantasy," a triumphant call-back to West's early career that asks for a fresh start but recognizes this impossibility, setting the stage for the struggle to follow. For many long-time fans, Kanye's most recent album will be seen as a return to form and, to be sure, all of his signature elements; sampling, wordplay, genre-jumping compositions, and intricate arrangements are there in spades. Yet Fantasyis much more than a retread of West's prior work. This surprisingly varied of• fering of urgent, thrilling, and sometimes devastating music that pushes the boundaries of what could be considered hip hop is also incredibly consistent. Each

track is produced with a skilful, almost cinematic flair that is best exemplified by the epic 9-minute track "Runaway," which hinges on a hauntingly beautiful single-note piano melody accompanied by a rumbling fuzz bass riff and an alternately melancholic and percussive string section. "I'm so gifted at finding what I don't like the most," sings West in his most bracingly sincere moment. And later: "Baby I've got a plan, run away as fast as you can." While few other tracks are as profoundly affecting as "Runaway," this is an album full of stand-outs to rival more than a few greatest hits collections, even those belonging to many among the laundry list of superstars that make appearances on this record. In addition to memorable per-

B PAUL FALARDEAU System of a Down ARTS& LIFEEDITOR Mr.Jack Crystal Castles

Knights A perfect marriage of shimmering synths in Ethan Kath's signature style, a throbbing beat, and a certain amount of reserved melancholy make this perfect for a hoppin' dance floor or a rainy bus ride.

Amid rumours that SOAD are returning in 2011, we should take time to appreciate this metal about a late-night highway confrontation with a police officer. The "FUCK YOU PIG!" line is worth listening to on its own, and the rest of the song is a high-water mark for the band.

formances from Rihanna, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and John Legend, Fantasy also includes unlikely appearances from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Elton John, who chimes in for the concluding lines of "All of the Lights," an upbeat, highly collaborative affair powered by a bold, downright effusive horn section. The album reaches its rattling crescendo with the one-two punch of "Lost in the World" and "Who Will Survive in America." The former opens with a sample of Bon Iver's "Woods" before launching into a propulsive alternate take on the song's original lyrics. As the track continues to build in momentum, West jumps in with a commanding verse about a conflicted relationship directed at an unnamed other, perhaps music, the public, a lover, a friend, America, or all of these things. "You're my lies, you're my truth," says Kanye. "You're my war, you're my truce." My Beautiful Dark TwistedFantasy closes with "Who Will Survive in America," which includes a spoken word verse taken from Gil Scott-Heron's "Comment #1/' in which he says, "All I want is a good home and a wife / And children, and some food to feed them every night," before asking the song's title question. It i!:la powerful moment and indicative of the heavy issues Kanye has on his mind: solitude, identity, the cost of fame, and failed relationships among others. Unapologetic; fiercely creative, and as full of bravado as it is vulnerable, My BeautifulDark Twisted Fantasyis Kanye West at his jarringly brilliant best.

Teen Daze

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Let'sFallAsleepTogether

Manteca

The dreamy new composition by local favourites and Civl Stagers pulls out an ace from their sleeve. That A stands for Animal Collective though, because this song sounds a lot like Merriweather Post Pavillion.That's not a bad thing and neither is "Fall Asleep," it's a wonderfully catchy, laid-back ride.

A great cut from the chipmunkcheeked trumpeter. Shout outs of the titular ;,Manteca!" and a rollicking rhythm section make for an energetic and, ultimately, memorable ride.

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Movie Review Tangled CHRIS BONSHOR COPYEDITOR angledis an incredible movie. I have not T been so moved by Disney since the final act of Toy Story3. The animation is incredible

and distinct, the song and dance numbers few and high quality, and the plot very moving in the end. While the movie opened with a rather bland song and dance by Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), it quickly found its feet with the introduction of some of the most likeable characters since the first Slirekfilm. Mother Gothel is the most insidious and sickly evil Disney villain since I don't know when: I want to compare her to Ursula from T/11? Little Mermaid,but Mother is far more subtle - not dissimilar to the villain from Snow White. Her song and dance number with Rapunzel was extremely well staged; the lighting effects were perfect. The lyrics were strongly reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "Mother" from The Wall;only, instead of a wall, Mother puts Rapunzel in a tower (Mother did it need to be so high?). The plot revolves around Rapunzel's separation from her true parents, her longing to find them - even though she doesn't know that she was kidnapped as a child - her sudden and unexpected meeting with the loveable rogue Flynn Ryder (Zachary Levi of Chuck fame), and her magical hair. His main antagonist, Maximus, makes a great impression and effectively combines the roles of horse, blood-hound, police officer, and swashbuckler. Yes, Maximus is a horse. And, no, he docs not have any lines (saved from a Donkey clone!).The other nonspeaking-animal, Pascal the chameleon, conveys emotion so effectively with his expressions and eye movements that it makes me

wonder why humans need language at all. Also, who knew that a frying pan could be such an effective weapon? The tension in the plot runs well throughout the entire movie, and the plot keeps going from beginning to end. Despite the ending being given away in the first moment of the movie, you will still be wondering how it is going to end right through. In the end, however, the plot docs simply follow the typical comedic-romantic formula of other movies like Pri11cess and the Frog and all of the Shrekmovies. But I don't think this is a bad thing. This formula works well and has been used in many good and bad movies over the years. One last thing to add: this is the first Disney-princess movie ever to have a PG rating. You can see why in the movie, and this really makes it more accessible to us adults than other recent Disney offerings (cough, looking at you Princessand theFrog). Tangledis a really great stand-alone Disney movie - 1 don't smell a franchise coming here - which is worth the time and money to sec. Just don't be surprised if the theatre is full of young families; there is a shortage of kid-friendly movies after all.

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Although Martin Scorsese only directed the first episode of this BoardwalkEmpire'smuch antici- season, the rest of the episodes pated first season is coming to an had his style all over them. Origiend. There is no doubt that this nal music from that era is used, is HBO's next mega hit and Em- something that Scorsese is well pire has been renewed for another known for. The other episodes season. This sho:" is unique in so also use a lot of shots and brutal many ways. :tt is the first series realistic gore that are the talented or television show that has ever director's calling-card. been set in this time period (1920's It should be interesting to see during prohibition in the United where HBO takes this series and States of America). This was also how long it will run. Prohibition one of the most expensive shows lasted for thirteen years and althat HBO has ever produced; the most all of the characters in the team behind the show built a rep- show are non-fictional. Nucky's lica of the Atlantic City boardwalk last name was changed so that in Brooklyn. Martin Scorsese di- they could change his story line rected the first episode of this gem if they have to down the road. and was a big part in making the From what is said about the real series happen along with Mark Nucky Johnson (who in this show Wahlberg and Sopranoswriter Ter- is named Nucky Thompson - far SPORTS EDITOR

stretch) he is played almost exactly the way he actually was in real life by Steve BuscemL Other famous gangsters featured in the show are Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Myer Lansky and Arnold Rothstein (who allegedly fixed the 1919 World Series). All of these men became very rich in real life from the bootlegging era. In many ways this show's thematic content can be compared to the way marijuana is viewed in today's day and age: outlawed, but for no good reason. And as a result, many people in today's un• derworld are profiting from the prohibition of marijuana just like the gangsters of the 1920'sdid. This show started slow for the first three episodes, but after that, it took right off and now you just can't get enough of it. It reminds me of a previous HBO show called The Wire, which started slow for .the first three epispdes and turned into one of the best shows HBO has ever done and lasted five seasons. So if you are into the crime genre type movies or just love a great story, this is definitely a show for you. I strongly recommend checking this one out, I believe it is on Shaw on demand and will be on DVD shortly. The season one finale of Boardwalk Empire airs this Sunday on HBO at 8:00 p.m. I can't wait for season two!

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VIOLET HART SEXPERT Homosexuality

is not a choice.

This is not my personal opinion, but rather, an established fact. Though many see the topic as controversial, for a long time now the scientific community has recognized homosexuality as a natural and normal human experience. No more than a straight person "decides" to be straight, does a gay person "decide" to be gay. There is a clear correlation between genetics and homosexuality, and while it's thought that other biological or even social factors may combine with a genetic predisposition, it's obvious that there's no "choice" involved. Myths that homosexuality is "caused" by childhood sexual abuse, poor parenting, youthful sexual experiences with same-sex peers, or that it's a mental illness have long been permanently disproved. There is no single social phenomena or pattern that makes someone a homosexual. Really, people are born gay. What exactly does it mean to be gay? lt's no longer so black and white. While only 3%of men and 1%of women identify as homosexual or bisexual in North America, 10%of men and 9%of women report having had some same-sex attraction and/or experiences. Sexual orientation has many different facets beyond "penis that likes penis" or "vagina that likes vagina." And while someone might identify as "gay" or "straight," his or her actual behaviour or attraction in reality may be different. Then there's bisexuality, which seems to come in a large scale of grey beyond ''liking vagina and penis equally." The Kinsey scale, for instance, was developed to deal with this

grey area of same-sex attraction. A "O" is exclusively heterosexual. A "1" is predominantly heterosexual, and only incidentally homosexual (i.e. a girl who will make out at the bar with another girl and like it, but not want to have sex with her.) A "2" is predominantly heterosexual, but more than incidentally homosexual (i.e. a guy who prefers girls, but will have sex on occasion with guys). A "3" is equally heterosexual and homosexual. A "4" is predominantly homosexual, but more than incidentally heterosexual (i.e. a lesbian who will have sex with guys, but prefers girls). A "5" is predominantly homosexual and only incidentally heterosexual (i.e. a gay guy who will make out with a girl, but does not want sex with her). A "6" is exclui;ively homosexual, and, finally, an "X" is asexual. The Kinsey scale, of course, while effective in covering a wide range of sexual orientations, is not useful for dealing with other types of

sexual identity. But that's for another day. While Section 15 of the Canadian charter prohibits discrimination against those of a different sexual orientation, it's obvious that even in Canada discrimination is still a problem. Myths that gay couples have different values and goals, are dysfunctional, unfaithful, and unstable and, worst of all, are incapable of raising children without abusing them, "making" them gay, or psychologically damaging them, have all been statistically proven false, according to the American 'Psychology Association. Says one fellow UFV lesbian student: "I totally want children. And 1 expect people to make unfair or unknowlcdgeable assumptions ... When it comes to adopting or fostering children, I expect a bit of a fight, but it'll be worth it." Ryan Petersen, another fellow gay student, agrees: "someday I would

love to have children, and yes, some people make unfair assumptions about gay parenting ... I do not see a child having two moms or two dads as being negative to their growth as an individual... It's an old argument and I somewhat hate throwing it around, but as long as the child is loved, I do not think they will have any dif• fcrent a childhood than any other." As for being a gay student on campus and in our communities? Says one gay student: "Abbotsford, and specifically UFV, is an interesting environment in which a homosexual can find oneself. On one hand, in my day-to-day life I face very little discrimination and am free to live my life however 1 choose. That being said, there is not a developed gay culture within the city or on campus ... Absolutely I feel stereotyped as gay at times. It's unavoidable ... so you get over it, realize superficial

social relations are just that - superficial - and save your concern over stereotypes for friends and family." Petersen agrees: 0 1 do find myself stereotyped as gay now and then. It is mainly by my friends who know me and tease me about how I make a horrible gay man because I do not know all of Madonna's songs ... We are all stereotyped in life no m.itter what you are ... I do not enjoy it all the time because it seems to be this picture of what or who I am supposed to be and it feels like if I do not act a certain way 1 Jose my credibility as a gay man, it limits who I am as a person. But in my defence, I do like musicals,! love to dance, and l am a decent cook." Other students feel more strongly about being stereotyped. Says one: "1 absolutely feel stereotyped at timei;. It can really up1:,et me, and a lot of the time can make me pretty mad." One lesbian relates: "I've grown up in Chilliwaclc, and my personal experience was that it is not particularly open to being gay or lesbian ... I try to be myself and I try not to let lesbian stereotypes run my life. There is the occasional time I will wear my blue plaid shirt, jeans, and awesome hiking boots, but I'm not going to pick up a certain style or way of talking because of who I want to be with." At the end of the day, perhaps it's best to realize, as this same lesbian student states, that: "People have the right to feel comfortable in their community, no matter their gender or sexual orientation, as long as it is not causing anyone physical harm.'' After all, as comedian Louis CK says, "it's actually the one thing that people can do that doesn't affect you at all ... nobody is being gay at you!"

eascadeArcade Rampant Censorship isHolding Gomes Bock JOEL SMART controversial discussion of reliSPORTS EDITOR gion are all perfectly acceptable hile you might think that the only thing the Entertairunent Software Rating Board (ESRB) game ratings do is keep away the most extremely violent games, what they actually do is keep developers from even trying to make games that rival what is common place in film, music, and television. Censorship mainly comes from the big three console companies: Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, as well as from the corporations that sell games, like Wal-Mart. In-depth love scenes between characters, genuine explorations into drug culture, and critical or

and normal things to find in a film, but include them in a video game and you risk the dreaded "adults only," or AO rating. AO sounds like an acceptable label for a game with adult themes that could be potentially troubling for a child to play, but what isn't explained is that no console company will even publish a game rated AO. That means that if you want to make a game for any console, you absolutely ha\l'e to make sure that it does not violate any of the rules the ESRB has set up. Even for computer games, no major game re· tailers will carry an AO game. These companies have enor-

mous influence over how a game, song. When Gmnrl Theft Auto: San turns out. Not only can they lit- Andreas was found to have accessierally demand a game change of ble content of a feature that would something before they will sell it, allow the main character and his but even the worry of such a threat girlfriend to become intimate in can get game developers to censor their house, termed Hot Coffee, their own games. If you want your the game was forced to reca 11the game to sell at Wal-Mart, it has game, and re-release an edited to fit with their "ethical," family- version which had that programfriendly stance. However, to have ming code removed. Countless a game release and not sell it at games have been forced to "cover Wal-Mart means it is really going up" characters in the game who to struggle to be financially suc- were supposedly too immorally dressed to be allowed in a game. cessful. That is incredible power. When Admittedly, some games have inUttleBigPlanetfor the PS3 origi- cluded sexual content, but it has nally launched, it had a song with always been very restricted and lyrics from the Qur'an; the game · usually incorporated poorly into was instantly recalled when these the game as a result. Part of the companies learned of it, and the onus has to fall on game developgame was forced to remove the ers to try harder not to let game

ratings hamper their creative vision, but they also need to work harder to make their game with mature content actually appeal to mature audiences. Part of the responsibility is also on us, as game players and even non-game players. While video games may have been primarily for children many years in the past, it is now the most modern, technologically advanced medium of interactive art. The vast majority of gamers are well over 18. We need to stop allowing the mindset to continue that games should be kid-friendly, and that censoring games for that reason is okay. Video games deserve the same protection from censorship as any other medium of art.

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JUSTIN ORLEWICZnot get ridiculed by the rest of the SPORTS EDITOR team. Let's face it, not everyone can ith Movcmber over now, l pull off the cookie duster look: not figured what better time everyone can be Tom Sellek like. than to devote an entire Locker Although some do it very well, I Room piece to the mustache, the myself decided to grow a mustache cookie duster, the handle bars for the month of Movember, and I and the list goes on. The mustache stayed committed the whole way used to be very common among through, as did some of my other NHL hockey players and profes• beer league team mates. Ladd, you sional athletes, but now it serves and your younger brother (Atlanta a much greater cause in the NHL. Thrasher captain Andrew Ladd) The month of November has offi- look greatl I grew mine because cially been dubbed "Movember" I lost my father to cancer and my in honor of men's prostate cancer uncle, my benefactor, my ex room awareness. Players are growing mate, and one of my best friends mustaches for donations or be- was a prostate cancer survivor, so cause they have been touched by for those of you who had to put up cancer or simply because this is with it, I am sorry, but it was for a the one time they can get away good cause, and I will be sure to with growing a mustache and make a donation as all men should

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(especially if you didn't grow one). Prostate cancer aside, I would like to commit the last bit of my weekly rant to a more positive side of the handle bars and talk about some of the greatest mustaches the NHL has ever seen - past and present. So here it is folks, my top 10 NHL cookie dusters of all time list. At number ten we have a member of the NHL that isn't quite a player but without him the game wouldn't have gone on and the fans wouldn't have booed: at number ten we have referee Bill McCreary. Number nine would have to go to Eddie Shack; he wasn't from my era, but his Duster was a beauty. At number eight we have Bill Clement; Clement was part of the mid 1970'sBroad Street Bully's Philadelphia Flyers team that won

two Stanley Cups. At number seven we have Dave Babych; Babych was a fierce defenseman that went to the finals with the Canucks ln 1994.Number six goe·s to George Perros of the Anaheim Ducks; Perros (a Harvard grad) is now one of the fiercest fighters in the League today - the stache gives him super strength. Wendel Clark, the beloved Maple Leafs captain, comes in at the fifth spot with one of the baddest mustaches to ever wear the blue and white Maple Leaf. The number four spot goes to the late Pat Burns; Burns used to be a cop, and he acted and looked like one behind the bench for many years in the show - RIP. Harold Snepsts gets the number three spot, because his stache was so badass, and

he was a Canuck. The number two spot goes to none other than Dave "the Hammer" Schultz; Schultz was also part of the mid seven• ties Broad Street Bullies and was their main enforcer, but he could also score; he had one 20 goal season and won two Stanley Cups; he even had his own song. Too bad he couldn't sing, otherwise he would have been a triple threat. The number one position goes to whom else but Lanny McDonald, by far the most famous mustache to ever skate in the NHL, and who could forget that picture of him hoisting the Stanley Cup with the biggest Handle Bars ever on skates when those hated Flames won their only cup in 1989?Movember it's been a blast; until next season.

SportsYou've Never Heard Of: NFL Week Twelve

Chessboxing CHELSEA THORNTON STAFF WRITER

TREVORFIKthey share with the New YorkJets. STAFF WRITER In what could be a preview of poshess and boxing are two sible NFL play-off action, the two hursday's American Tnanks- teams will meet on December 6 to sports that don't seem to have any natural affiliation. In one, two giving served up a veritable decide who will sit atop the AFC feast of NFL football action, com- East. stereotypically nerdy opponents Down 20-6 at the half, and nursplete with a deliciously lopsided come together in a battle of wits victory for an appetizer, a rous- ing a two-game win streak (their while seated comfortably across from each other at a table. In the ing and hard-fought match for longest of the season), the Dallas other, two muscle bound oppothe main course, and a little fight- Cowboy's laid the foundation for nents attack each other with their ing and conflict to round out the one of their hardest fought campaigns in recent memory. Beginfists in a shoV{of strength and enweekend nicely. durance. In fact, the only thing the What better way to kick off an ning with a 60-yard dash by Dallas NFL thanksgiving weekend than wide-out Miles Austin, the Cowtwo competitions appear to have in common is the hand-shake at to begin it with a perfect passing boy's (with back-up quarterback the end of the match. That is, of effort from an all-star quarterback Jon Kitna at the helm} mounted an and a come-from-behind victory offensive effort that saw the team course, until the two activities were merged in what can only be from a team that will undoubtedly evade two goal-line stands, come referred to as chessboxing! be Super Bowl contenders. The Pa- back from a series of questionable In 1992, Enki Bilal released triots were down 17-10at the end fourth-down play calls, and still his graphic novel FroidEquateur, of the first half against a Detroit come up short against the defendwhich featured a hybrid sport in chess. If the chess game ends ing would rank him as a Class A Lions' team that has shown all the ing Super Bowl champions. With that combined the mental prow- in a stalemate, the highest scoring chess player according to the Unit- evidence of a squad that went win· a last minute Drew Brees-Lance ess of speed chess with the physi- boxer wins; if the boxing score is a ed States Chess Federation, whose less just a couple of years ago. Un- Moore connection, the Saints put cal prowess of boxing. lepe "The tie, then the win goes to the player average member Elo ranking is able to reach the end zone in the the nail in the coffin of a dismal 657.Another chess boxer, Tihomir first half, Tom Brady rallied in the Cowboys' season, defeating DalJoker" Rubingh, was apparently with the black pieces. never taught the difference beThe World Chess Boxing Orga- Atanassov Dovramadjiev has a second to match a career high four las 30-27. The match was not a tween truth and comic books, and nization, or the WCBO, governs ranking of 2300, which 'is high touchdown passes. His favorite complete downer for Dallas, howhe began organizthe sport, organiz- enough to qualify him as World target was none other than former ever; it showed that they still have Seattle Seahawk Deion Branch, the heart to see a game to the bitter ing and fighting in ing competitions Chess Federation (FIDE)Master. A chessboxing chessboxing matchand recruiting comSince the first ever chess box- who pulled in two touchdowns in end. match consists of petitors. Their motto ing match was held in 2003, the· the second half. One of the grabs And what would any holiday es. He won the first ever Chessboxing alternating rounds is: "Fighting is done sport has been rapidly gaining in resulted in a 79-yard touchdown be without a bit of fighting beWorld Championin the ring and wars popularity. The 2009World Cham- catch that put the Patriots at par tween relatives and a few referof chess and ship in 2003. are waged on the pionship attracted a crowd of two with the Lions 24-24 at the end ees being called in to intervene? boxing and can A chessboxing board." Currently, thousand people, and Iepe the of the third quarter. Touchdowns In Sunday's blowout between the match consists of they are actively Joker's recent comeback fight was to Branch and Wes Welker, and a Houston Texans and Tennessee run up to eleven alternating rounds seeking competitors, waged before a sold-out crowd. run-in TD from running-back Ben Titans, Texans star wide-out An· rounds long. of chess and boxing with links to their The sport has seen coverage Jarvus Green-Ellis, capped off the dre Johnson engaged in a shoving and can run up to application page on from both ESPN and Time Maga- Patriots victory with a 45-24 per· match with Titan's corner Cort• eleven rounds long. land Finnegan. What started as almost every sec- zine. The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, formance. The first round is a four minute tion of their website. They stress who believes that the sport is a After the game, Detroit Lions' some tussling at the line of scrimchess round, which is followed by the importance of being both an useful means of teaching youth centre Dominic Raiola compared mage quickly turned in to an alla one minute break, then a three experienced boxer and "passion- about peaceful conflict resolution, Tom Brady to a "surgeon," adding out brawl as both players had their minute boxing round. This struc- ate" about chess. Iepe the Joker, has spoken in favor of the sport, that the quarterback picked apart helmets ripped off in the ensuing ture is repeated until somebody for exampl(l, has an Elo rating of and was quoted in Time Maga- the defense in his stellar perfor- scrap. Houston went on to win the wins either by knock-out, check- 1850. The Elo rating system is a zine: "Play in tournaments for the mance. game 20-0, with both players bemate, or by forcing their opponent way to relatively rank players in prizes, or just for the joy of flexin' With this victory, the Patriots ing ejected from the game. to exceed the 12 minute time-limit two player games, and lepe's rat- ya mentals." go to 9-2 on the season, a record

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he Manitoba Moose came to T town Inst weekend to face their new arch rivals the Abbotsford Heat. The Heat and the Moose have become rivals because of their alliances with the Flames and the Cnnucks in the NHL. Now it appears that the rivalry has transferred over into the AHL. Geographically, the Heat should be the farm team for the Canucks, but since there is another three years left on the contract with the Moose, the heated rivalry will be around at least for the remainder of this season plus another two. The first ever sell-out for the Abbotsford Heat was against the Moose last season and history has repeated itself again this season. This weekend's series with the Manitoba Moose was the first sellout of the year for the Hent, again. The building was n healthy halfand-half mix of loyal Abbotsford locals and Canucks faithful in full out Vancouver Canucks colors. Many Vancouver fans made their way down the Number One to catch the home team's form club. The first game between the two teams went all the way to the shootout. Local boy Matt Keith was the hero for the Abbotsford Heat as he scored the shootout winner to put another "W" in the win column for the Heat. Lance Bouma had the Ione goal for the Heat in the win. After a tight defensive game on Friday, there was more of the same style of play out of both teams for the first two periods of play until Mitch Wahl got rocked in the Moose's end, which left him un-

~roc1\\ conscious and lying in a pool of his own blood. Joe Piskula came to Wahl's aid and took on Aaron Volpatti, but he to found himself on the losing end of the tilt and with an unsportsmanlike misconduct to put the icing on the cake. Wahl was taken off on a stretcher but appeared to be moving. This seemed to take the wind out of the Heat's sails as they let top Vancouver Canucks prospect Cody Hodgson put two goals in to secure the win for the Moose and split the weekend series. After the game, Hodgson talked about his first goal: "It was a great play by Jordan (Schroeder) and Billy (Sweatt) to get it down there, and I still don't even know if I touched it, to tell you the truth. I was thinking the stomach when the crowd cheered but I didn't see it go in, maybe it went off my leg?" When I asked Hodgson if we could expect him in the show soon he simply said: "You need to play well down here and you can't get distracted.'' The Moose were given seven power plays in this contest, and it was a similar situation the night

before; add the Mitch Wahl hit and you get a very unhappy, but lovable Jim Playfair in the post game media scrum. When asked for iin update on Wahl's condition, Playfnir said: "Nothing yet, but we'll know later tonight." I asked Playfair if he thought the hit was clean. "ll was the referee's discretion T guess. The League is trying to get rid of it. The NHL is trying to get rid of head shots. He got a deep gash on his head and let the league decide," he said. Jim also commented on the power plays that went in the Moose's favour: "When you look at the refereeing, you have to be careful what you say. I don't know what the over• all numbers were, but the mighty Moose got their way." The Heat is 12-9-0-2and sits third in the North division at week's end. They will now go on the road briefly to play three games in Ontario against the Toronto Marlies and the Hamilton Bulldogs. Then they will return home for a series with the Lake Eric Monsters on December 8. For more insider information on the Abbotsford Heat and the AHL follow me on Twitter @JustinOrly.

Canucks Right ShipbySinking Sharks justify his presence on the team. JOELSMARI SPORTS EDITOR His physical play does a lot to help his case as well. t is hard to sound the alarm Mikael Samuelsson, who came bells too loudly when the team alive post-Olympics last season in remains atop the Northwest divi- the most positive way, has been sion despite a four game losing struggling to find similar success streak, but it's even more difficult this year. Being able to score twice to complain after the Canucks' on the first night of being demoted brilliant effort against the San to a lower line is a very positive Jose Sharks, their second win in sign. It was really his goals that a row. Not only did they win a put the Sharks away, increasing game against a team they are no- the Canucks' lead from 2-1 to 4-1. toriously terrible against, but they Samuelsson has to be able to score played sound defensively, only al- on a semi-regular basis if the Calowing one goal, while getting six nucks want to be an offensive juggoals from five players who really gernaut like they were last season. needed to score. Jeff Tambellini was finally Raffi Torres made sure every- brought back to the Canucks team one knew who he was when he after he opened the season with a went on an insanely hot scoring strong effort. He rewarded the Castreak, even becoming the NHL nucks with back-to-back points: an player of the week, but .iHer that, assist against the Avalanche and a he cooled off, and memories of goal against the Sharks. He could Jeff Cowan began to loom in the be an incredibly valuable asset minds of Canuck's players. But to the team if he can keep up his Torres made a statement on Friday sparky presence on the ice, espenight; he will not fade off the ra- cially considering his relatively dar quite so easily. For his salary low cap hit. Keith Ballard reaffirmed cap hit, Torres doesn't need to go out and get hat tricks on a regular against the Sharks what Kevin basis, as nice as that would be, but Bieksa asserted in the Avalanche putting the puck in the net every game; the Canucks' defence can once in a while sure does a lot to put in a goal or two. Just as Bieksa

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getting his first of the season was a positive sign, Ballard's goal could indicate a positive step forward for the defenseman after suffering a concussion earlier this season. Alex Burrows was set up by Henrik and Daniel Sedin for the second straight game, which is a really positive sign for him, considering he's coming off of a longterm shoulder injury. He hasn't been back in the line-up long enough to call his lack of scoring a slump, but when the team began to lose multiple games in a row, it was apparent just how necessary it was for Burrows to get back on his game. It's important not to draw too many positive conclusions from a single game, but the game against the Sharks was exactly what the Canucks needed to forget about their woes and realize that they are more than capable of winning a game, regardless of who they face.This is a message the Canucks need to learn to embody as a team on a nightly basis, even when they don't win. More importantly, this is the mind~et the Canucks need to believe in come playoff time.

A Nightof Firsts MATTHEW TANNERgreat night, finishing up with two RESIDENT BRUINS EXPERT goals and two assists. Ryan Howse also had n strong night, netting his past Priday night saw the himself a goal and an assist as well. Chilli wack Bruins(12-9-2-1) Bruins goalie Lucas Core made 30 clip the wings of the high flying saves on 32 shots. Winterhawks Portland Winterhawks. The Bru- goalie Mac Carruth also made 30 ins gave up the first two goals of saves on 37 shots. As is the case the game, but they answered back with the Bruins, when their spewith seven straight of their own. cial teams are clicking they tend The Winterhawks came into the to be victorious in the game. The game with the top record in the Bruins first ranked power play "W" at 21-4-0-1. The first place went three for seven on the night. team played well but had neither Just as impressive, the Bruins penthe finish nor the goaltending that alty kill went a perfect eight for the Chilliwack squad had. eight in the game against a team The Bruins played the game full of offensive skill. Possibly the with toughness and emotion right key moment in the game was a from the start. Many large hits frantic Bruins S-on-3 penalty kill were levelled, and there were a early in the first period that lasted number of fights throughout the for a minute and 49 seconds. This contest. While they gave up the kept the game from getting out first couple goals, the Bruins were of hand before it had really even able to get up on the board in the started. second period. Defcnseman BranThe Bruins made a trade ear• don Manning let go of a low shot lier in the week to pick up analong the ice from the point, beat- other much needed defenseman. ing Portland goaltender Mac Car- Chilliwack dealt goaltender Cole ruth between the legs five-hole. Holowenko to the Prince Albert From here on in the game was all Raiders for defenseman Emerson Chilliwack. 1-irynyk. Hrynyk played in his Bruins defender Jeff Einhorn first game with the Bruins against took a feed from Chilliwack snip- Portland, and while he didn't facer Ryan Howse and proceeded to tor in on the score sheet, his presdeposit the puck in the back of the ence was noticeable, making a few net for his first goal of the year. good outlet passes and getting inChilliwack native Steve Oursov volved physically in the game. In other news, the Chilliwack scored his first goal for the Bruins this season on a beautiful, short- Bruins captain and star defensehanded breakaway. The Bruins man Brandon Manning signed his brought up defensive prospect first pro contract with the PhilaKade Pilton to try and fill the gap delphia J.llycrs.The three year enon the backend created by injuries. try-level contract is rumoured to Pilton, in his second game of the pay him $60,000a year in the AHL season, got his first WHL point, nnd $690,000a year if ~e moves up an assist on a third period goal by to the NHL. Manning has scored 11 goals and 16 assists in 22 games Kevin S1.1ndher. Kevin Sundher himself had a this year.

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UFV Cascades vs.Couglas College Ravens SOPHIE ISBISTER STAFFWRITER

he UFV Cascades Women's Volleyball team never sits down. Even when not on the court, the girls on the sideline stood up to support and cheer their teammates on. And if the aim of the game is to out yell the competition, the Cascades were set to win from the get go. The November 26th match, against the Douglas College Ravens, was played at the Envision Athletic Centre to a crowd of families and a few other spectators. The girls worked hard and started strong: making it look easy, communicating well, and using team spirit. The Cascades killed the first set, beating the Ravens 25-15; they maintained a steady 10-point lead most of the way through. The game was fast and lively - true sports entertainment. During the second period the Ravens livened up a bit, and it looked like they were about to give the Cascades a tougher fight. Neck and neck at the beginning, the mood turned jubilant midway through the second set when the Cascades began to pull ahead. But the Ravens worked hard to close the gap, scoring a quick four points. It forced the Cascades to regroup in a timeout and strategize, with the score for the second set at a nail-biting 23-21for the home team. The Cascades prevailed after some solid coaching from Head Coach Denn is Bokenfohr to win the second set 25-22. Spirits remained high after the second break and into the third set. As a team, the Cascades

worked best during long rallies, seamlessly backing each other up. The game wasn't over yet, however, and at the beginning of the third set, the tension was high, and the score was close. To move forward to the fourth set, the Ravens knew they had to win this one; they pushed hard to thwart the aggressive playing of the Cascades. However, UFV began to pull ahead once again, leaving Douglas College in the dust. The Cascades beat the Ravens 25-16 in the third, winning the game 3-0 overall. Teamwork is the clear strength of the Cascades. There wasn't a moment on the court when players weren't shouting directions or making their positions known to their team mates. Having the support of their team mates standing on the sideline seemed key to their

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teamwork strategy, as opposed to the Ravens who sat in their seats when they weren't playing. However, this winning strategy didn't seem to work at their November 27th home game. The Cascades lost to Capilano University the same way they beat the Ravens - three sets in a row. This brings their BCCAA season record to a respectable three wins and three losses as the team breaks for winter. The entertaining athleticism displayed by the Cascades shows that varsity sports deserves the support of UFV students. Tenacious and ferociously competi· tive, women's volleyball at UFV makes for a good time, especially when adorable Cascades' mascot Sasq'ets makes an appearance bearing samples of delicious cereal.

UFV GAMES

Men's Volleyball

Women'sVolleyball

Nov 6: UFV vs. Camosun W 3,1

Nov 5: UFV vs. VIU L 3-1

Nov 11: UFV vs. CBC L 3.1

Nov 6: UFV vs. Camosun W 3·0

November 26: UFV vs. Douglas L 3-0

Nov 11; UFV vs. CBC W 3,1

November 27: UFV vs. Cap, ilano L 3-0

Men's Basketball Nov 13: UFV vs. Victoria L 83-

November 26: UFV vs. Douglas W 3-0 November 27: UFV vs. Cap• ilano L 3·0

Women's Basketball Nov 13: UFV vs. Victoria L 58-

Nov 19: UFV@ UBC L 84· 68

Nov 19: UFV@ UBC L 60· 49

Nov 20: UFV @ UBC L 96- 82

Nov 20: UFV@ UBC L 72· 47

November 26: UFV vs. TRU W 76-71

November 26: UFV vs. TRU W 65-64

November 27: UFV vs. TRU W 92-79

November 27: UFV vs. TRU W

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Club (B.C.I.H.L) Nov 11: UFV vs. SFU L 6, 1

Women'sBasketball

Men'sBasketball

Jan14: UFVvs. Alberta@EAC @6:00 p.m.

Jan14: UFVvs. Alberta@EAC @8:00 p.m.

Jan15: UFVvs. Alberta@EAC @5:00 p.m.

Jan15: UFVvs. Alberta@EAC @7:00 p.m.

Men'sVolleyball

Woman'sVolleyball

Jan27: UFVvs. CBC@EAC@ 7:45 p.m.

Jan27: UFVvs. CBC@EAC@ 6:00 p.m.

UFVMen'sHockey Club(B.C.I.H.L.)

Nov 12: UFV@ TWU T 4.4

Jan9: UFVvs. Okanagan College@ AESC@ 5:00 p.m.

Sun, November 28: UFV vs. Selkirk L 8-1

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Nov 19: UFV vs. TRU L 6-3

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ascades Cap Sweep with Convincing Win NICK ORR point may seem distasteful at first.

CONTRIBUTORHowever, for Stewart's prosthetic limb to really be considered a disoming into Saturday night's ability, I think it would actually game against Thompson Riv- have to hinder his performance in ers University, the Cascades Men's one way or another, and with game Basketball team carried with them highs in points and rebounds with a 3-6 record that may not neces- 19 and 20 respectively, it was hard sarily have been indicative of their to identify any signs of such hindrance. potential. However, the feverish pace set Keep in mind that their first four series were played against by guard Zeon Cray provided the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, UBC, answer to the height mismatch and Victoria - teams that are cur- proposed by Stewart. Cray's 16 rently a combined 29-12. So com- points and 10 assists helped the ing in at 1-10,the Wolfpack weren't Cascades to a 92-79win, their larglikely getting a lot of love from the est margin of victory this season. boys in Vegas. The UFV team closed out the first Regardless of the imaginary half with a five-point lead and line that likely favoured the Cas- opened up the second with an cades by a healthy margin, the 11-2run thanks to some great ball home team's fan base wouldn't movement and seemingly autoneed much more than the fingers matic three-point shooting from and toes of 7'2" Wolfpack forward Joel Friesen, who continued his Greg Stewart to tally their num- stellar play with a team high 18 bers. In case you didn't catch that points in just 20 minutes of floor reference, and you probably didn't time. Sam Freeman also chipped because you probably weren't at in with 17 points of his own. So with two consecutive wins, the game, Stewart is five digits short of a phonebook listing. Now the boys in green have got to be referring to a disability to make a feeling some confidence heading

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into next week's series against a tough 9-2 Trinity Western team. When asked what positives can be drawn from their mini winningstreak and what aspects of their game will need to be focused on over the next week in practice, coach Barnaby Craddock said that his team needs to "play with energy on defence" to compensate for the relatively small stature of his starters and "work on their fast break offense to create some easy baskets in transition." If they do continue to build on the speed and tenacity shown on Saturday night, the Cascades men's basketball team should be able to give the Spartans more than they bargained for, and with a couple of wins, they could potentially pass Brandon and Calgary in the Canada West standings. Let's just hope, for the sake of both teams, that the Spartans can draw a crowd large enough to eliminate the echo of every dribble heard in the Envision Athletic Center on Saturday night. A big win is always great, but a little atmosphere goes a long way.

CascadesMen'sVolleyballDropTwo Over Disappointing Weekend PAUL ESAU man while trying to dig a hit, and

STAFFWRITER UFV's Aaron Flanagan appeared to have found a hole in the Blues' n November 26 and 27, the blockers. In one priceless attack, UFV Cascades took on the he smashed a ball off the face of a Douglas College Royals and the Blues' player and into the crowd, Capilano University Blues, respec- winning one of the more satisfytively. Coming off of a bye-week, ing points of the game. Unfortuthe fifth-ranked Cascades were nately, it was the only satisfaction hoping lo finish the first half of the Cascades would get for the rest the season with a split, but instead of the night. lost both games by a score of 3-0. Down 23-20 in the final set, Douglas is ranked second in the Flanagan again rallied for a threeBCCAA, whereas Capilano came point serving streak to tic the into the weekend ranked eighth game at 23. With only two points with a single win to their credit. separating them from an honourSaturday's battle against Cap- saving fourth game, UFV looked ilano was a lot tougher than the fi- dangerous, but it just wasn't nal result suggests. The set scores enough. Two points later it was 23-25, 22-25, 23-25 arc a much bet• the Blues raising their arms in victer indication of the intensity of tory with only their second win of the match. The Cascades coach, the year while the Cascades shook Greg Russell, commented that "we their heads in incomprehension. put up a much better fight tonight For a team that started off the sea[against Capilano], but still had son ranked first in the BCCAA it difficulty closing out each set.'' was a confusing and disappointDespite the loss, the Cascades ing loss. "We really wanted to should be commended for three finish the semester with a win," very entertaining sets. Most points concluded ~oach Russell, "but obwere heavily contested, and both viously we have some work to do sides played formidable defense in certain areas." against some strong hitting. AlAaron Flanagan led the Casthough Capilano led for most of cades with 18 kills, eight digs, and the first two sets, they never had two blocks. Right behind him was more than a five-point advantage Justin Jansen with 13 kills, seven overUFV. digs, and one block. Libero Alec The real highlights of the game Dumerton's accumulated eight came in the third set when a cor- digs and Peter Van Bredode's fanered Cascade team tried to rally. cial hair. By mid-set they led 11-7, .ind it The Cascade's next game is Janlooked as if the Blues had lost uary 15 against UBC 01<.anagan, their stride. Capilano libero Ben who is currently ranked first in Rickets dove headfirst into a Imes- the league.