The Cascade Thursday April 9th 2009 Volume 17 Issue 13

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Appreciating your opinions since 1993 Vol. 17 Issue 13

Bad Politics?: we can't just not do anything~ We needto standat thatpolling boothandput an X somewhere."

UFV in the Great Outdoors

Los Amigos Album Review

Tranzmittors Rock the Turd

ews SUS Needs To ResolveMessy Election DAVID MILLERon school grounds soliciting students EDITORIN CHILl-

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111t/te article, "SUS Debate and 'lhe "dominate issue" according Lo Approve E/ccllon Results"(lsrne 11) the report compiled by the committee 11re Cascade reported 011 Windy was, "Windy was seen influencing the So/la's disc1ualificatio11.

Tirespecifics students decisions by standing right of the a/legations umlerlying tiredis- beside them as they were voling."

Solla gained 196 voles, edging out q11alificatlons/10111'I 11ot have been reported witl,011t comment from the next candidate, Jack Hrown, by Windy Solla.

11vcvotes. One day before the electorDespite making attempts to get al committee gave their report Solla So/la's pho11c1111mber from the SUS was sent arl e-mail saying he had won electoral co111mllteeI 11cglcctedto the election. use e-mail to contact lt/111.I did this A day later he found out he was hecc111sc of time co11stral11ts. disqualified, a fact he found out from l rec<1gnlze tlwt the properform of another presidential candidate. Later action sl,011/dhave been lo omit tire that day he received the official news via email: details of tl,e allegations.

I therefore, formally and unre"I've never been invited Lo any servedly, apologize to Wimly Sol/,1 meeting, nobody ever called me to for my 11egllgenceaml the stress that ask me what was going on or what my actions /1avecar,sedhim. !the eyewitnesses I saw... nobody," In light of this apology, thefollow- said Solla. l11gargument borders ot1 hypocrisy Solla is adamant that he did noth011my part. Nottetltclcss,1 believe Its ing wrong.

On the last day of elections, a staff substat1ceis still val/cl. member al SUS, anxious for there to istorians can argue that Henry be a higher turnout than last election, Kissinger was wrong about encouraged Solla to go out arid enmany things, but he was right with courage people Lovole.

Solla did this, saying he went to the his observation that, 'University politics arc vicious precisely because the arts building and the library on the stakes arc so small'."

Abbotsford campus telling people to Usage or this quote Isn't meant to vote. However, Solla disputes that he demean those who gel Into student went around with a laptop and tried politics, but as students we are here to to influence students by being close to primarily learn and grow academical- them as they voted.

"I Went out and asked people to ly, not participate in student politics.

This explains why many could look vote," said Solla, "1 was telling people, at some of the drama that sometimes go out and vote because this ls the last breaks out In student politics and ask, day.'' why the fuss over such small stakes?

ILcould be possible that what the ""Ce sont Jes tonneaux vides qui electoral committee was right in their font plus de bruits" I was told by decision, but they need to give more Windy Solla, a university student who details. According to the report, there was disqualified by the student union were three witnesses. On what specifelectoral committee in the recent SUS ics of the allegations did they corrobelection. fl Is an empty barrel that orate? Were the witnesses approached

by Solla directly or did just observe makes more noise.

1he electoral committee disquali- these acts from afar? ls there reasonfied him, based on three separate able doubt that the witnesses could of complaints, for (allegedly) "actively misinterpreted his actions? Tfthe ancampaigning during the polling pe• swer to the last question is "yes" then Sulla's dis ualification WM blatant!

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wrong. Also, did the committee take any steps Lo investigate these allegations or did they just lake eyewitness statements as gospel?

Most importantly, why wasn't Solla given a chance to respond to these allegations before being disqualified?

Disqualification in a student union election may seem like a small mallcr to some, but lo those affected it Is potentially damagi11glo reputation and job prospects, not Lo mention being emolionnlly ~tressful.

Solla could have appealed the results, but the electoral committee only gave him notice on the day of the ratification vote. According to the elections policy, appeals may only be head until the day of ratlficallon.

According to the commillee, they considered the option of allowing for a revote of the president position.

This was rejected because of fears of low turnout and that a re-vole "would reduce the students' con11dcncein the SUS voting system (which is wary at best)."

I'm sorry, but l think allowing there to be a re-vote would Increase confidence in the SUS voling system.

IL would be erring on the side of caution, and would show that the comrnillec Is truly committed to the Idea of a "free and fair" process, even If ILcomes al the Inconvenience of another election and the fear a lower turnout.

Instead the commillcc gave the position of president Loformer VP Finance, Jack Brown.

SUS communications chief, Jhim Burwell, while noting that he can't speak for the electoral committee (they are supposed to be independent after all) pointed out that the commit• tee received a number of complaints that came from other candidates, yet in Solla's case the complaints came rrom different sources.

"The committee acted in the best interests of the students," said Burwell.

'I11isls most likely true, the com• mlltee ls com rlsed of volunteers who

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had a lot of work Lo do In a limited amount of lime. 'I hey deserve recognition for that.

It seems they may have had good reason to disqualify Solla, but l stress 'may.' 1here were candidates who broke the electoral rules during the election. One, allegedly, promised a student group extra funding In exchange for votes. ·n1e candidate received only a warning. Why was only Solla disqualified?

111c previous board (cit uneasy about this issue, which is why they voted to not ratify the results for the position of president.

According to their lawyers, this motion was potentially illegal as council needs to follow the recommendations of the electoral commit• tee in ratifying the vote Instead of approving the results for a few positions at the expense of others. "!he new board has unfortunately inherited this mess. Burwell has Indicated that SUS is waiting to sec where Solla will take this complaint. They should consider taking a pro-active approach and try talking to him in• stead of letting him stew in his understandable frustrations.

Publicly, the veracity of the allegations against him isn't airtight and that is why the committee should provide more specifics.

Being found guilty of an act with• out having a chance to respond goes against the notion of fairness. A notion the SUS electoral committee was committed to uphold.

Before moving on lo new issues, this rresh board 11ecdsto engage Solla in a compassionate manner and carefully consider the possibility of a byelection for the position or President.

This can only happen i( the President willingly steps down.

Doing so might be better for SUS in the long run, but if they decide against this course of action Solla at least deserves Lohave his voice heard.

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SUSElectionsGet IronedOut SARAH WELTERS In an Interview with CommuniSTAFF WRITER

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cations Administrator for the SUS, he 2009 SUS elections were offi- Jhim Burwell said "When [the eleccially ratified on March 31. n1e tions policy] ls actually put into place, process was extended due to a need that's when you find out where the to consult several legal opinions, hold holes are." 'lhe current board is workmeellngs, and Lakea closer look at ex- Ing towards fixing Lhe holes in the isting SUSpolicies. system.

In an Interview with incoming Speclfically, the poslllon in question was that of SUS President. Windy President Jack Brown, he made it clear Sola received the most votes and Jack LhalLheboard will be working on fixBrown came in a close second, only ing the elections policy. He staled, fivevotes behind Sola. 'lhe ratification ''The section Jin the policy! 011 Camprocess was extended due to the fact paigning is three pages. 1he section that Presidential Candidate Windy on ratification ls four clauses, and Sola was disqualified by the electoral that's simply not enough. We have to committee for breaching Lheelections deal with the problems outlined in policy- mainly for campaigning dur- the electoral officer's report, which will be done." ing Lhecleclions period.

TI1celectoral committee reviewed Each Candidate is given the electhe allegallons ngalnsl Sola, and sev- tions policy In full and candidates eral other electoral candidates, and musl sign a slatemenl saying Lhalthey found the allegations brought against will abide by the rules set forth by the Sola to be justified. Later that day he elections officer. "It's kind of like a contract," says Jack Brown. was disqualified. 'lhe extended confusion over the When asked how it felt to be Presimatter was In regards to how the dent, Brown simply said, "Different. l board should then proceed In the elec- haven't yet decided if it's better or not. tion and whether or not Jack Brown, So, it's just different. I am in need of the now Incoming PresideM, should decorating my officehowever,so l am be given the position of the disquali- in need of art or posters." fied Sola.

The new president wants to acThe elections committee recom- complish several things while In of• mended that Brown be given the posi• fice. Specifically,Brown said, "I want tion of President due to the disqualifi- to start a provincial lobbying group cation of Sola. among all Student Unions in the Another option presented to the province of British Columbia. We're board was the ratification of the other one of the only ones that doesn't have SUSpositions, and then running a by- such a group, and if you read our conelection for the position of President. stitution, you will see that education However, after consulting legal opin- is entirely provincial, so I think it ion, the SUS board decided that this would be beneficial for that to hapwas not the best practice due the fact pen. But that, of course, is contingent that it conflicted with current SUS on other student unions and whether elections policies. 'lhe other option or not they are Interested."

With all the positions ratified, SUS would have been leaving the position of president open, not announcing a is ready to take on the next year. Burpresident and simply appointing a wellstated, "We're very happy with the temporary President. outcome of the election. Not speclfi• Toe election process involved a lot cally who is on the board, or because of debate, and a lot of seeking of legal Jack is President and Windy's not, or advice. Several Board members claim anything like that. Just because we that the problems were encountered believe that the outcome is one that due to the new elections policy which holds up the integrity of the SUSand was implemented during the recent meets the spirit of the elections policy election. Many claim that It simply as best it could." had too many holes in it.

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PAUL FALARDEAU STAFF WRITER Jim was someone who believed in ednesday, April 1st, at the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley was no time for fooling. Instead, people flocked to the conference room in A bu iIding for a more sombre event. n1e memorial for Jim Anderson.

Students and professors alike packed into the large room along with visitors, including friends and family of Jim, until the room was almost full beyond capacity.The tremendous turn out was a testimonial to Jim's life.

Jim was a fixture at UFV, where he had taught for over twenty years.

Various presenters - friends, family, students an~ colleagues - shared memories of Jim, remembering him as someone who participated in every• thing the university, and formally college, had to offer. This included clubs, councils, events and much more.

Students and colleagues remembered he always put his students first.

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preparing people for the world for life after school, and truly loved helping people learn.

111ememorial had presentations by Skip Bassford, Eric Davis, as well as tearful remembrances from students and family, lnduding Jim's daughter and stepfather. Stories were shared by students, who remembered how Jim changed their lives and childhood friends who he shared his life with.

We were reminded several times to keep spirits up, both by memories of Jim that elicited smiles and laughter, and direct reminders that Jim wouldn't want us to be sad. After all, this was a celebration of his life, not his death.

Still, there were tears, sometimes they seemed harder to avoid with the reminder of how Important Jim was to the University and, more importantly, to people's lives. Throughout the memorial, as Images of Jim passed In front of the bereaved crowd, tissues

exchanged hands and heads rested on shoulders.

Afterwards, over refreshments, memories of Jim where continued in a more intimate format, people were brought together by the common loss of a great man.

Throughout the day, stories passed lips attesting to the man of the hour and his commitment to student success, his eccentric good nature and his stoic ability to stand up for what he believed in. As ·people flocked in his memory, showing themselves as living proof as how one man changed so many lives, I knew that Jim was not dead; would never die.

He filtered out of the room, wandered aimlessly down hallways with those who felt lost, trying to help, He overcame yet another one of life's obstacles, in the hearts he had helped teach to leap hurdles, Jim Anderson, I knew, would always live in, in every life that he had touched.

Bacon Cl1argedwith Murder MICHAEL LONG NEWS& OPINIONEDITOR

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amie Bacon was arrested Friday April 3rd. and charged with the first-degree murder of Cory Lal, as well as connections with other deaths that took place in 2007, ln an Incident now know as the Surrey Six. Bacon was arrested at his home in Abbotsford, without lncldenL, and first appeared in court on 1\1csday. l11e Surrey Six case involves the killing of six men, including two ln• nocent bystanders, on Oct. 19 2007.

The two innocent victims were Chris• topher Mohan and Ed Schellenberg. n,eir only connection to the shooting was being in the area when it hap• pened.

In a media conference, RCMP Officer John Robin staled, "the work was complex, gruelling and dynamic In

the Integrated Homicide Investigations Team.

Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnson have also been arrested in relation to the Surrey Six klll1ngs, both of them receiving charges of the murder of all six men. Also on Friday, Richard Karbovanec pleaded guilty to sec• ond degree murder charges relating to the

nature. Some of our best, most senior investigators were on this file since the beginning." In all, roughly 50 po• lice officers from multiple cities In the Fraser Valley have been working with

same case.

While some residents are pessimistic about the permanence of the charges, Julian Sher, in an interview with CBC said "any police action

sends out a message to the gangsters not only that they could be next; also they have to start looking over their shoulders [and asking] who could be the possible snitch in their own gangs.

Experts also warn that the arrest of these key accused participants in the Surrey Six shootings is unlikely to seriously hamper the recent gang activity. The shootings are taking place as a result of different gangs vying for greater control of the drug market, and will not be stopped solely on the removal of a few key participants.

UFV's Darryl Plecas, In an Interview with the Vancouver Sun agreed with Sher's position, saying that these convictions will send "a strong message to organized criminals in B.C." that none of them are safe. He also CJCpressed that ''the arrests should re-

store public confidence" in their law enforcement. He went on to explain that police work takes time, and "if somebody is getting arrested today, that is the result of a lot of work on the part of police."

With four accused, and one more unnamed accused In this case, as well as six members of the UN gang facing charges for various offences, Plecas' view that justice takes time is gaining ground to stand on.

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n Monday, March 30, the UFV Criminology and History departments hosted Gcd Martin, Director of Lhc Centre of C1;1nadianStudies at Lhe University of Eclinblirgh, J-Tcwas lecturing al the University of Albcrta, and decided to extend his stay so that he could lecture at UPV. !Tc spoke on capitol punishment in Canadian history. At the end of his lecture, Martin took a few questions from the group.

Ged Martin received his PHD from Cambridge University, is a member of the Royal Historical Society and, among other things, is Lhe author of many books on the subject of history. J-Tehas a ),arlicuh1r inti.:rcst in Canadian history and Sir John A MacDonald. 'lhe title of his lecture was "Putting the Gallows Hack in Canadian History", According to Martin, the one execution that most Canadians arc aware of is that of Louis Riel, who was killed for treason in 1885. Martlr1 stated that, "What has happened In the writing of Canadian history ts to a very large extent is a sanitization that has left out the gallows and I think we need to put It back in."

Martin explained that he "respects the pro- capitol punishment position," though he himself strongly disagrees with it. Martin said that there are three main reasons that he thinks capitol punishment is too extreme an option, "[the] danger of killing an innocent person,fand the] obscenity of the execution process impacted many people who were not guilty, like journalists, witnesses, officialsand the family."

Martin apologized for using what is referred to as "gallows humor". A term invented in the 20th century, it Is a way of coping with the details of many of the executions. Martin remarked that, "there Is something so bizarre about much of what happened; one can only sardonically laugh about it." He gave an example of a memorandum that came before the 1955 Parliami.:ntary Committee; the hangman in 1935had commanded the dismantling of the gallows in Hamilton jail because they were "dangerous", Martin used the term "offender" In describing those who had been hanged, since it is ,, neutral word.

Since Canada became a confederation In 1867,about 700 people were executed. The lasl person to die al the hands of the st,,tc was ii, l 962.

Marlin went on to say thal it wasn't until the 1950'sthat pcopk in Canada began to question the death penalty, as universities became more populated. Since 1914, there had been a constant retreat back from Lhedeath penalty, but It wasn't until 1976 that the death penalty was completely removed from Canada's statutes.

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All committee decisions are made In the hallway outside the door of the legislature. So what is the use? Why bother? Because we have to. Just because it is not easy doesn't mean we cnn abrogate the responsibility.

Nietzsche predicted that corporations would tnkc over world government many years ago. And this has come to pass. Rut these corporations don't care about our day to day lives.

Corporations are robots that need profit to survive, but they are a thing, nol a living brcathirtg orgartism, no matter what the laws say. They need to be controlled so they don't hurt people.

In Canada we have decided that we arc the kind of people who share. We work together to pitch in so everyone can not worry nboul medical care.

We don't ever want to get to the point where mothers and fathers cannot take their child to the doctor because of money.

This Is a reality in marty countries, including the USA. We have had this social safety net so long that we forget what il was like before universal medical care. And the corporations want us to forget. They spend an enormous amount of money on brainwashing us to think that we cannot afford universal medical because they want to go irtto the business of health care. Just as in privatizing government services, we were convinced that if we sold these services to private corporations,

CONTRIBUTOR read somewhere once that we all die of stress in the end. Humans struggle to achieve Maslow's hierarchy of needs while maintaining some equilibrium in their mind and body so that they can be happy. But ii is a struggle. Society today demands, especially of young people, that they learn and work at an incredibly fast pace.

The sheer volume of expectations we have for ourselves and others ls overwhelming. And then when someone asks you to take on another re• sponsibility the natural reaction is to refuse. Today's politics arc incredibly complex. 'lhe media and big business party politics docs not help us. We have become accustomed to not believing anything we read in newspapers or the Internet or hear on television.

We have been manipulated and lied to too many times. But we can't Just not do anything. We need to stand at that polling booth and put an X somewhere.

I think most people arc hardworking and take responslbIIIty for their community seriously. TI1eywant to help decide how we run our country.

But who has time to do the research involved? And even If I do all the research I am capable of we all know that what happens in parliament is Just the surface of decision making.

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our taxes would go down. TI1at did not happen.

The only way to reduce the expense of providing a service is to pay people less or reduce the service.

Priv;itization has not worked; yet we arc still being sold the idea that somehow by taking on another entity that must sec a profit we can save money. How docs this work? I'm not very bright, but I know that if I have 5 people in my house to feed it costs me more than 4 people.

In Canada we have public swimming pools and museums that we all pay for. I am proud of the fact that my small bit has gone into something everyone can use. We don't need Bill Gates to decide what we need nnd then graciously endow us with charity.

We pay for our own, In the United States the taxes arc low, but you pay for huge medical insurance bills, you pay for a private swimming club, you take low wages because you have to give the rest lo wealthy Individuals who will decide what to do with the money you donated to him and you still pay to bail out business.

In Canada we believe all people should have good water, enough nutritious food to feed their families, dean air, a respectable place to live and rest, good medical care, a good education, the comfort of knowing that we pny into a sociul safety net for the bnd times and for when we get old and need to slow down. And we don't

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mind paying for It. We all want to do our share.

But we can only do this ifwc have the resources to do so. If our country is sold bit by bit to the highest bidder, we will not have the ability to look after our people.

Scllir1g our rivers lo California then buying back water from American corporations at u hugely inflated price is not going lo help us, selling our medical care to huge America medical insurance companies is not going to help us. I don't care what rhetoric the media giants use, it doesn't make sense!

With reference to Cascade News article "Rock the Vote" by Brittany Weisner: It would have been fair to have all parties at this political forum, artd don't be fooled, it was a politicnl forum.

Section 255 of the Elections Act states that no political party can bribe or pay for or give food to potential voters while campaigning. The Liberal party at this event on U l:1Vcampus violated this law. 1hey were caught and told to stop.

'Ibis was their law, so they knew

about it but chose to Ignore It. 1l1elr nrrogancc proves once again that ii is all about them, one set of rules for them and anot her set of lcgislation for everyone else. Good business practices maybe, if you don't get caught, but we don't do things like this in Canada.

1he Liberal party has been in power for a long time now, it is curi• ous that they arc only now acting like they care about what students need. It would have been helpful to have the Liberal bus come to cnmpus whc11tuition went up or when services to students was cut.

Sue Magnusson BA Candidate Campaign Manager for Bonnie Rai Abbotsord South NOP Campaign Manager for Taranjit Purewal Abbotsford West NDP

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Nouklmate Evolutionists continue tobevexed bythequestion ofhowlifebegan. bearthemarks ofhigh-quality engineering design andartistry. meaning orpurpose tohuman existence; alsonoultimate moralac- Evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci, afterrecounting Stanley orjustice fortheoppressed.

MIiier's dassk 1953 origin-of-life chemistry experiments, wasforced Cosmologists recognize thattheuniverse appears "ftne-tuned."

So, countability fo.iholding tocreation ratherthanevolution isbibli- ta conducr.: • ortunately, suchexperiments havenotprogressed inordertofendofftheconclusion ofa divine Fi= theytheo- Athirdreason rizetheexistence ofo "multiverse" •·oplethora of uitobserv-cal:a lotofusstillmaintain a greatrespect fortheBook thatisin much"'theiroriginal prototype, leaving uswitha sour able)universes (plural!) inwhich oursjusthappeAS foliealucky one many waysfouadatietlo! towestern culture.

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1111,.primordial soup"(Skeptical Inquirer 23[5]:24). withphysical lawsamenable tolife. aged18to34,a solidmajority of62%saytheybelieve theBJ~le ls Upto nyFlewhodbeenoneoftheworld's best-known "Animals givetheappearance ofhaving beend.... by thorf:11theinspired wordofGod"(Globe andMail, April 22,2000,p.Al}. ,1@.tlsls• 50years!In2007hepublished a bookexplaining TheBible, clearly, isa creationist work; itportrays itscentral flgure, wJri!lfrl!N'-9 dhismind.

Onestrand intheropeofevidence that ically sophisticated andpractically inge.nious p • ....rdJiJi, writesRichard Dawkins, theworld's leading at iM'r►. themaster teacher JesusChrist, asa creationist andeven a Genesis ...r,;.....,,.. at"biologists' investigation ofDNA hosshown, by ist(TheBlind Watchmaker, p. 36).Dawkins thr can~ literalist (seeMatthew 19:4-6). tlte al evable complexity ofthearrangements needed to 4 fourth reason to stay skeptical of evolution Is the weakness of proclutJ I e, intelligence must have been involved .... there is thisphenomenon through naturalistic (God-less)-~mutation andnatural selection; nonetheless, he~ grants 1hi ~umentsusedinitsfavour.

Forexample, new,esearch keeps UD- nolaw thatinstructs mattertoproduce end-directed, self. pervasive "appearance ofdesign" innature. a.ringpreviously unknown functions forso-called "vestigial struc-replicating ...,ies" (There isa God, pp.123,131). and"junkDNA." ThelateNobel laureate anddetermined atheist Francis Crick, inhis tures" autobiography, madethisintriguing statement: "Biologists must• Aswall,frauds andmistaken interpretationssuchasthe"Germaasueslikethese,therewillalways beresistance tothe olutionary worldviewl stontly keepinmindthatwhattheyseewasnotdesigned, but ratlletDarwln" &nstHaeckel's scandalously embellished drawings ofverflevolved" (What MadPursuit, p. 138).Tomethatsounds verymuchbrateem., 1r'8 ehony-feathered-di•ur-fossil "Archaeoraplikea mantryinghardtosuppress theobvious truth!

Rich eochey isvice-president oftheCreation Science Association tor,"orthenflllioinlllli-ofter-oll RomapjJlcus - fueloursuspidQIIS Sometimes evolutionists respond withallegations offlawed orsub- against a..._. tit feedsonthiskind,rsupport. ofBr1shColumbia.

HewasUFV's firstscience graduate (BSc inBioloptimal design.

Unhappily forthem,theultra-Darwinian philosopherOnest~ exam~•ofmislnterp onhoscometoliuhttlstogyandChemistry, 1995), andthewinner ofthe1995SFU Dean's Daniel Dennett hosalready cutthelegsoutfromundersuchanap- within forexcellence inthefaculty ofscience.

Since 1996, tothedistflit.tii sevenyellrs.Howm ofyouareawaretfti.\ti medal proach: "There Issimply nodenying thebreathtaking brilliance of entireh halfofthefossilrecor rrentlyupfor mayofsomeUFV instructors, Peachey hasbeena science teacher in ? thedesigns tobefound innature.

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Old (Wise?) E111·ope within the Empire there was the same

ALBERTO GAGLIARDUCCI currency, the same language - Latin CONTRIBUTOR-, a common law, the same religion -

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integration between states, then we have had different period of integration and dis-integration in world history. Integration periods weren't always peaceful and dis-integration periods weren't always violent. Looking b11ckin lime we can assume that the integration has btought more peace between stales and dis-Integration has brought more violence and war between and among them.

The level of integration may be stronger or we(lker depending on what it concerns. The basic level ls based on the economy and the trade between the States. The second level is the construction of a similar culture and mentalities through rules, arts and religion. The third level Is politi cal and signifies the end of tensions between states. 'lhe first big European integration was the Roman Empire, which was basically formed through wars; but

Christianity -. 'Ihe fall of the Roman Empire meant the beginning of the dis-integration that lasted for more than a thousand years. 1hat long period of dis-integration has seen a lot of wars. The end of the Roman leader• ship was followedby a singlecountry's leadership. Portugal, Spain, Holland, France, and Britain were the world leader and created their own integration through wars with their colonies. 'lhe British Empire was the largest Empire in history and is a prime example for integration. 1l1csame level of integration reached in the Victorian age could not be attained until the 1970s.

The second European integration ls reflected In the idea of the European Union, which followedafter the Second World War. The motto of the European Union - "United in diversity" - already explains the basic idea of creating a peaceful integration that may bring prosperity and happiness within the European Union and all

around the world. The basic Idea ls to create the "United States of Europe", as W. Churchill said. TI1ls period of Integration, which is still under way,represents the longest period of peace in the history of Europe. 'lhe economic integra• lion has been accomplished; but now there comes the cultural and the political one, which is not easy, for il ls the only way to be a global player in this globalized world.

The model that the European Union is creating is something new, because it is formed by capitalist countries where the idea of a person still has relevant value and is not just a number. ·n,e main point Is the idea of27 old countries with their own history and tradition sharing their knowledge, their tradition, their experience and

creating a mix that is to be the best of each country. The focal point is the convergence among these countries: the richest help the poorer. It is like a big welfare system In which each one gives his contrlhutlon nnd everything is organized by a supranational organization. The member states renounce parts of their sovereignty in favour of the common interest.

The stability oft he European countries is a vital necessity for the whole world.

This rapid change might be an example for those who still believe in dis-integration politics and do nol know that integration brings more benefits for all. Is Europe not only old but wise too?

Be Less Tolerant: Why I can No Longer Call Myself a Liberal is becoming Increasingly evident that TRAVIS ERBACHER

CONTRIBUTORtoday's leftwing has no backbone.

Finally, after the entirety of hucould very wellbe the most socially man history to this point, our Gay, progressive person on the VFV Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered campus. While our conservative, brothers and sisters are beginning Christ inn locale makes that a slightly to sec the equality they deserve. Yet less impactful statement, being the there arc still oppressed mlnorltles, most liberal person on a collegecam- from our native populations to drug pus anywhere means one Is far to the addicts to the Cannabis Culture, who left. Recently,however,I have stopped are not being supported by the genercalling myselfa liberal or even associ- al progressive population. In Canada ating with the left. I low can this be? It this is partly due to the opportunism

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S1Arr WRITER worker's faults. TI1cyarc Just doing

s it just me, or ls ll a pain in the ass their job: It's the people in charge that to get to school lately?Not only do we need to blame. And the arena that's we students have lo fight for parking being built looks pretty awesome. but wehaveto dodge heavy machinery For those of us who arc lakh,g a and be on the look out for wayward summer semester, the construction constructions workers. I r,;;;;;:;;;:;;;:;;;;:;:;;;:;;;:==~ is supposed to end someknow everyone has been time in the middle of the complaining about the summer, so we won't have co,1structlon next door, .. to put up with it the entire but they have a right. it's lime. And, I suppose, it irritating. will get us all in the habit It causes extra hassle of coming early, Just In to our already stresscase there's a hold-up. Refol lives, It Inevitably ally we students just need causes you lo be late for to bite the bullet and stop class and, on top ofthal, some of them complaining. There arc ways to avoid give you weird looks. I'm Just sayin'. being late.

And if you do plan ahead and end A couple of weeks ago a poor gentlemen popped a tire in the middle of the up at school a half an hour earlier than road and was stuck there for almost you really need to, go to Tim Horton's an hour because no one could move and get a coffee and a doughnut. It is a pain, and I know everyone is tired around so he could get out.

It w11sridiculous! And l'm sure of il, but I think If we all just bear most of the students there were late through It for a couple more weeks, it for class (I know l was and my profes- will all be over. We'll have new roads sor was not Impressed). and new buildings because of it. I'm The good thing is though, that the certain the means Justify the ends semester Is almost over, which means and all this trouble will have been for we won't have to put up with it any- good (well,I hope so). more. We should also keep in mind

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and general sliminess of our most progressive party, the NDP. Under Jack Layton's leadership the NDP has supported legalization of marijuana, then not, then supported decriminalization, then not so much. There ls an overwhelming majority of people who believe we shouId not waste tax dollars policing marijuana laws, or wasting further money keeping innocent pot smokers locked up. These people refuse to speak out because of the social stigma attached to such a belief.

Cannabis users, like most liberals, believe very much In tolerance and respectfulness. Liberals arc often comically tolerant. I say that It's time that we stop being so damn respect• ful. TI1cvery idea of a free society ls that an individual should be able to do whatever they please so long as they do not harm another person. As it stands Canada Is not a free society.

Innocent people arc being locked up for doing no harm to anybody.

For decades, the left has respectful-

ly,politelylobbied for a slowchange in drug policy. Toe right wing, ignorant of the facts or Ignoring them completely, rabidly and angrily counterattack and drug policy has remained the same, and continues to fail. Until the left gets angry, and starts being less tolerant of oppression, T cannot continue to call myselfyour comrade.

Bill Maher's famous catchphrase is "Be more cynical". While this is great advice, I offer this to today's young liberals: "Be less tolerant."

UFVin Need of More Shenani ThisWriterThinksSo PAUL FALARDEAU ir1 any way? Pllchcrs

STAFFWRllER don't make you drink too much -- peer presbellcvc In UFV, I really do. Hon• sure docs. Besides, exestly though, our school spirit kind cessivedrinking ls one of of blows.l11ereare clubs and a few ac- the great joys of collegc, tivities, but things seem to be chroni- really it is our right. It's cally lame. We really need shot In the our right to choose at the arm, something thnt will make our very least.

Our disapproval campus come alive.

In case you haven't guessed it yet, could be shown through what I'm thinking of is hilarious col- protests or demonstralege pranks. 1 his may sound like a tions, It could also be stupid idea, but think of it like this. shown through hilarious Pranks get people talking, build com- pranks. Someone break munity and people get excited that out a hilariously timed there's something happening at UFV. whoopee cushion at Some people won't like the pranks of least. I mean I'm not pro• course, but some will. Let them debate moting leaving a dead it; all the more excitement at UFV. horse in the Dean's office,but we have Honestly, when you watch Animal to find a happy medium.

111ere'sa lot to college -- getting House, ask yourself this: "Arc you having as much fun as John Belushi?" good grades and getting ready for the If you aren't, frankly, I don't even world ls a big part of it, and UPV docs know why you arc in college. that well. We arc missing out on anPrime example: A bunch of people other essential part of college:Having get drunk once, just once, and Casey's fun and making memories. I'm not won't sell pitchers of beer any more saying we should forget our academic because it promotes "excessivedrink- endeavours, but when we look back ing." Why has no one protested this on these years, I hope we have more to

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Too many people complain about life at UFV not being fun, I for one am ready to do something about It. I pledge to not stand idly by whilst beer is prohibited and old ladles are the only one's dancing at battle of the bands.

So, cafeteria food fight? Passionate protests? Crazy stunts and concerts (although I have to say this ls one thing on the upswing)? I think so.

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]Leo)§ A\Jnn1ft JR{ce]lce«Jl§ce Nce\V\V JEJP) 2gco)§ I rrh1nk We Arc Going to he Amigos that Welsh has travelled around a bit, including locales like Barcelona, where many of these songs were written. His voice really sounds good and lends to sing-a longs and multiple listens.

Smith and Kuczynska's horns here, just being a unique addition to a regular rock band, really Abbotsford band, Los Amigos fit right in PAUL FALARDEAU ers, takes on lead vocals and acoustic and add a lot of world character to STAFF WRl'IERguitar. Rounding out the squad are these songs - which is what Los Amiaking a look at Los Amigos, the Gilles Morneault and Steph Smith on gos strive for. first thing you may notice ls that lead guitar and cello/trumpet, respecAs a result, their worldly sound they bear a striking photographic retively. makes these white kids from Absemblance to Goodthief. 'Ibis is beAside from some familiar faces, botsford sound like a grizzled bunch of veteran street performers, fresh off cause Nathan Larson and Judy Kuc- there Is really very little here to comzynska are from Goodthlef. pare to Goodthlef or Sound and Si- the corner in some foreign capital. My With new EPs out by both bands, lence. Instead of the jazzy indie rock ears couldn't be happier. these two have been busy. Once again Larson and Holt not only hold or poppy folk of those bands, what Los Larson holds down drums and perAmigos delivers is something closer down the fort In the rhythm section, cussion, and Kuczynska lays down to its name. Here is a band, fresh out they positively make the band. Their some sweet sax tracks. Brian Holt, the of Abby, producing an innovative mix rhythms are at once unique and inmullitalcntcd creative force behind of reggae, meringue, salsa, funk and stantly recognizable as authentic to their varied influences. They don't Sound and Silence plays bass here. rock and roll.

John Welsh, also busy in the AbbotsTo his credit, Welsh sings most of hold anything back, and the result is memorable, danceable music. ford music scene contributing to such the songs here in Spanish. This talacts as Sound and Silence amon nthThe six-song EP Includes "Mexlent makes sense when ou find out cana" and "Nazereno" which arc sung in Spanish and h11Vea groovy Latin feel. "Reggae Queen'' takes the expected path, with typical reggae rhythms paired with Welsh's decidedly un-JaHealth Professional Career macian voice, the song takes on more Are you lookingfor a careerthat offersflexibility,independenceand an of a late-nineties ska feel. Kuczynopportunityto help peopleon a daily basis? ska has a great sax solo on that track, We offer a full-time MassageTherapyprogramthat can leadto a BHSC and the whole thing really comes out degree.Transfer credits will be considered. sounding nice.

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See www.ovcmt.com ORcontact The title of best song is really up in 1 800 701 8863 the air between "Mr. Sangria" and "Tapan." "Mr. Sangria" has a great guitor riff and, also to Morneault's credit, a killer guitar solo. The track sounds like an instant pub night classic with its amusing lyrics about illegal beer vendors. On principle though, l think I have to give honours to "Ja• pan" which really turns up the funk.

The guitar intro is nearly Voodoo Child-esquc and the chon,s had me singing along. Los Amigos combine that with some smooth horns and fun, approachable lyrics. Moumeault's solo here trumps his others and the song really comes together with clever breaks and rhythm.

111ereseems to be quite a scene of talented musicians forming !\round this young group, and Los Amigos is the veritable super-group of the lot.

Definitely a highlight, check out this album. (http://www.myspace.com/ losamigosvancouver for more info) and hungrily await more. I will be.

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SIAIIWHIIER he UFV Fashion Dep(lrlmc111is preparing for their annual year-end fashion show, Absolute Style 200\.1,The show will take place on Wednesday, April 29 al the North Gym on (he UFV Ahbolsford cumpus. 'I he show allows the department's graduates lo showc(lse !he line lhul !hey h1wcbeen working on all semester, 1his year, there arc 18 students presenling lhrce looks each. Departmental work will also be showcased like coals, bathing suits arid "art lo wear" which includes knilling, weaving and surface design.

De1111na Devil!, head of the UFV Fashion Department, was very excited about this yc.ir's show. She said that a number of students were gnwiluting towards a thcalricul look, und one student has even been working on a line of medical scrubs (hopefully the d~ys of puppies saying "I wuvyou" arc over), Although the people allcnding lhc show will only sec the final project, those involved have been working towards this slnce the fall. ll slarls with picking what sort of line !hey would like lo work on, researching their idea and purchasing fabric. As lhc months pass, and lhc students' ideas begin lo unfol<l, 1hcy nec<llo pick the models lhal will help embody the look they arc wan ling lo uchicvc. In February, the rashion department held auclilions lh(I(were open to the entire communily. According lo Devil!, this year there arc a number of high school sllldents, UPV stu<lcnls an<l girls from local dance studios. '!his year a children's line is being showcasc<l,so there 11re11few kids modeling as well.

"Ihe Fashion Department al UFV, is a 2-year full-time diplorn:1program, however, there is a part-lime option as well. 'lhere arc 44 students in the whole program, with 22 iu first year, and 22 In second year. '!hey offer three options, a technology option, business opllon and an arllstic option - students can chose which they would like lo focus on. UFV is one of the few campuses in the l:l.C, that offers a fashion design program. Devill, says that the inlcresl in the fash• ion design program is conslanlly growir1g.She says !hat, "In lhe Fraser Valley, UFV's fashion department is the mosl noted." 'I hey offer leaching on a variety of topics including coals, swimsuits trnd husticrs. Devdl also com menled lhal Abbotsford is a very artistic com mu nily and th(lt the Fashion Dcparl menl feels supporlcd hy lhc community.

Last week they had a professional photoshool by Stefan lludson. "Ihe hair was done by Sylvain nellcrosc and Doris Schroeder and makeup was done by Teresa Hinkle, Sara Monlulvo and Leslie Schmok. 'I hey did a great job, and the photos turned oul beautifully.

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The event was mo ed a cording to city law. Ho eve it was difficult to fully enjoy t e how ith such a huge part o it m · ing. The show w said it musL>and it was s 1 way to spend a hou s day night.

There were booths set up all around the building, peddling everything from lingerie and dildos to hot sauce and energy

ere was even a tattoo ercing booth, which to my ointment booked up in ·n the first couple hours o · cnt. ey spending wasn't necesorder to enjoy the night, this year did not house as h free entertain1nent, so buying wares was one of the only things to do ... the other being the 1nere sampling of wares. 'lbis is not as gross as it sound:,. I assui:e you that there were no sa111pler vibrators or mechanical pussies.

Although there was a bondage ed, one of the most expensive ces of equipment at the event. d oh, were there demonstrans. 'Ihe instruction~ session all the different positions one n impose on a (consensua1) rtner was definitely a highlight of the night. After twenty n1in utes of spanking and th rustinf, the gathered crowd had g<W1e sufficient knowledge to ~ r ome very interesting o Overall, the Taboo sho as a successful showcase for i,ul wares and entertainment. though Abbotsford hasn,t very receptive to the "naughty b nice sex show,n with a little tim and a handful of strawberry lube perhaps one day this city wil loosen up.

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LARRY PORTLANCE in the Turd Ferguson. Rut anyway, their NOFX-inCONTRIBUTORspired stylin's were a sure hit for the malcontents in ometimes it's just nice to be ;1blcto sec shows that arc in your backyard rather than going through the ritual of first getting into the city, seeing the show, and then trying to make your way home, 'lhe fun is finding a place to crash or just accepting that you will get back home at unconventional hours. Last Saturday night a show was set at the local punk-house called the Turd Ferguson.

Down In the basement, local groups Above this City, North or Die and the Blisterin' Harnacles opened for Vancouver's the Tranzmltors.

For anyone familiar with the pop-punk aspects of Mint Records in the late:\IO's, the Tram.mitors arc full of associated alumni, so when the event invitation came to me through a popular online networking website, l did not believe that they were actually coming because of this Mint records rep. Was l wrong to doubt a punk rocker? Some might say no but in this particular case, I was wrong and the Tranzmitors were there.

Ry the time I arrived, Abbotsford's Above this City were already on stage. 'lhankfully it had not been raining too much and my short trek through the slippery slopes of the Tu rd Ferg backyard was without peril. Upon enter• ing the smoke filled basement, l was struck by the young faces that were overpowering my eardrums with Refused-esque hardcore with a heavy pinch of punk.

As the place slowly filled with more music minded malcontents, I sipped on a can of inexpensive beer a,,d easily enjoyed the moment. 111ese lads were more than I was expecting and it was n great way to kick off an evening. But I need to spend more time listening to theii· stuff away from the sound issues of a basement show.

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STAFFWRITER swing- there was even n line up to get into the Casey's ofabo~1l IS- 20 peohe last segment of the Battle of ple at any given time. Each hand had the Bands occurred on 'lhurs a half hour set in which to gel the auday, April 3rd at Cusey's on Campus. dience on their feet and Impress the Alier thre<.:rm111ds,the finalists that Judges. "lhe crowd was enthusiastic performed were Rags lo Rudio, I-lot and the band I larma White was the Moon Beams/Cosmonauts/Alpha first lo get the crowd really going, a Heta Crayon, Ilanna White, Sound few even rocking out with thc:ir lightand Siknce, and llydra. ers lit.

1he new VP Social, Craig HornThe bands c;1chgot a taste of what ischfcgcr, started off his term in full it would be like to have their very own swing with hosting and judging the groupie; the dance floor was graced Battle of the Bands. 1le also integratby a very sweet, very energetic ;ind ed an eating contest to engage the very tiny elderly woman. lf you were crowd even mo,·e. "!he winner had to lucky enough to get close to her, you cat 11gross mixture ofnoodlc:s, sour may have had the chance to hear her cream und hot peppers; the winner opinion on the band that was playing won the title but probably lost their at the time, She brought a good-nalunch and maybe their dignity. tured sense of fun and enjoyment to 1he Hattie started at 7.30 pm and the event, and was waltzed away by a

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attendance. '1he kids erupted once the guys started with their "Poo,· Man Salvation" song. Arguably their best song, ILdraws upon some ska roots and the awesome ability of Celtic punk bands to have alcoholic unthcms for two reasons; one, 1he song has lwo bars ofshouli11g"drink" on the beat without odd syncopalio,,s, second, b<.:causeall the locnls seemed to know the song intimately. 'lhese clements make it easy to consider this a de focto Abby punk anthem. Tlwas funny to sect he keyboard guy from the Tranzmitors get caught off guard as he suddenly found himself in the midst of

a pit. Not saying the guy hasn't been in mosh pits before, but the fervour of the Abbotsford North or Die kids were heard alright.

Blistcrin' Harnaclcs were next with their lewd, cnrde, swash bucklin' ways. 'lhe general feel of this scum punk band from Abbotsford is something best heard in a dank punk-house with bad vcntilution, terrible sound, and lots of smokers. For 1he Blistcrin' Barnacles, T will refrain from drawing too many punk comparisons. lt must be noted that most of my sporadic knowledge of punk comes

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from riding In my friend Dan's car from time to time over the years.

Sufficeto say,Rarnnclcs' music is shCJrt,crunchy, and something those summertime squeegee kids from Montreal would listen to. So next time you see those squeegee kids, who make your suburban lives uncomfortable during a drive through cast Van, you can suggest some music. 1herc will be no more locking your doors and pretending they don't exist as you too have some street cred; you know ubout the Blisterln' Barcnacles from Abbots• ford who play at the Turd Ferg.

Last but certainly not least, 'I he Tranzmltors took the stage down at the olc Turd Perg and let us know what some good hook-ridden, pop-punk sounds like. With former members of the Smugglers and the New Town Animals, the Tranzmitors carry years of knowing how to put together some infectious walls of sound.

Whal first got me noticing this band a few years ago is their general XTC feel. But I will steer clear of this tangent; it would be too rnuch for this brief article.

I tried to hold my own as I was "dancing in the front row" to their great songs like "Plastic Genocide" and "Alma Blackwell."

Hut the unn1ly mnsh pit and the s11fl1)cating smoke overpowered me and I had to leave for a bit. Maybe I am getting old. Or rni1ybe I am Just a whiner. But you know what? Second hand smoke is neither conventional nor appropriate. Other tha1, that, it was great show and we all ought to be looking forward to seeing the Tranzmitors wherever they may play, or other great shows al the Turd Ferguson.

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few of the young men.

"Ihe prize that each band was fighting for was a $500 gift card to Long & McQuade along with a $500 gift curd to ScvcnO,1ks Shopping Centre, as well as the chance to play at "Dis-Orientation" which will be held in the fall for all new UFV students.

The top two contenders came dow,1 to liarma White and liy• <lra, both received tons of audience cheers, and were amazingly talented (as were all the bands that played).

Iii the end the winner w,,s announced as !Tydra. although because of the popularity of both bands, both liarma White and Hydra will be playing at "Dis-Orientation."

Everyone danced and had a good time at Battle of tho Bands

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BookReview

Death With InterruptionsbyJose narrative that jumps from one perSUZANNE KITTELL

S'IArFWRITER spective to another, the experience of the novel is multiplied exponentially.

The reader shares emotions with sevose Saramago, author of the recently adapted-to-film novel, eral different characters as they at• tempt to reconcile themselves with Blindness, has a distinctive style that their own mortality. cannot he ignored. Saramago com bines the nccessnry gull to explore Death ceases to exist in the namecertain issues, with the intelligence less city of the novel, and Saramago walks the reader through the unand poise to do so eloquently and reimaginable consequences. With the spectfully.

Although his stories may elii;it elderly and sick left teetering on the controversy, his words steer clear brink of death, the inhabitants of the of attention grabbing offence. Jose town must now tend to thousands Saramago poses interesting questions of individuals who cannot die. Although the city Is initially excited about society in the fashion of great and overjoyed at the prospect of eter writers such as Eliot and Swift. His remarkable prose delights the mind nal life, the characters soon realize that the inability lo die merely denies while also worrying the soul.

Sarnmago's novel, Death wllh /11- humanity the release that eventually terruptio11sbeautifully intertwines becomes so desperately desired.

As the story progresses, the reader fantasy with reality whilst navigating is introduced lo Death personified, through the mystery of death. With and begins lo understand the turSaramago's signature omniscient

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moil in which she finds herself. As she changes the rules of mortality throughout lhe novel, the reader Is forced to answer some difficult questions that have never quite been at the forefront of society's problems, Jose Saramago has crafted an incredibly Insightful and wondrous story that will captivate the reader from llw very 11rst page. As is the case with every Saramago novel, the reader will cure for each character, no matter how insigni11cantor how fleetingly they arc encountered. The emotions thnl accompany every moment of the story 11redelicately woven into all that is said and left unsaid; Saramago is truly a genius al conveying tone and involving the reader completely.

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l{cad it for nostalgia or escapisrn,childrc'u'sliu,ratur<'satisfies the child in everyone COURTNEY SCHWEGELOpar sees adult enjoyment of chilTHEUNITER dren's literature as a form of escapism ith lillcs like Harry Potterand Twilight, children's literature has attracted a lot of attcMlon In re• cent years. But it's not Just kids creat• ing the craze - adults are feeding the frenzy, too.

"We see adults getting just ~s excited ... around books like Harry Potter,"said Tamara Opar, Children's and Teen Services llbrarian at Winnipeg's Millennium Library.

She says the llbrary even added Twilight, a vampire fantasy novel by Stephanie Meyer marketed for a pre• teen and teenage audience, to their bestsellers section. 11ie section previ• ously featured only books aimed at adults.

So what is it about children's llt• erature that makes it so appealing for people whose grade-school years are long gone?

Perry Nodelman, a children's book author and professor emeritus in the University of Winnipeg's English Department, says the appeal of reading children's literature for him ls found in its complex simplicities.

"I enjoy reading children's books because it's a kind of writing that seems very simple, but If you allow yourself to think about it - bam!

There is all kinds of slu ff going on,'' he said.

Nodelman Just released his latest book, TI1c Curse of the Evening Eye, which he co-wrote with Carol Ma• tas. The book is part of a series, lhe Ghosthunler.i, intended for chlldren.

Rut that hasn't stopped adults from getting i11on the action.

"Even though it does11'Lhave the market appeal of Twilight, a lot of adults have told me they've found themselves really enjoying reading It," he said.

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In a complex world where adults are faced with the realities of the economic recession, relationship drama, and many other challenges.

"IChildrcn'sl books aren't that complicated. PeopleJust enjoy read-

children's literature, having an adult perspective allows one to see elements nf a story that go unnoticed by kids. in writing '1heHidden Adult, a critical book that examines six canonical children's books, Nodelman explored how these texts prescribe children's

gender-role idea Is on the young people reading them.

"In '1heHardy Boys ... the protagonists arc portrayed as shining examples of masculinity based on the grounds that they 11rehnndsome, intelligent, resourceful, 1rnd athletic.

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seems the fascination adults have with children's literature shows no signs of censing.

"TI1ereIs something magical about something that appears so simple, but Isn't," Nodelman s,ild.

All-time foves: Which children's books hold a special place

in your heart?

ing them and blocking out the rest of thelr world for a little while."

Jon Kornelsen, a second-year English and education student at the U of W, has his own theory about the ap• peal of children's literature. "l think a lot of it is bcc!:luscit is this huge nostalgia trip back to your childhood," he said.

Kornelsen has experienced this himself. "l had to read one of the books in the An/morphs series for this paper 1 was doing and i ended up reading three Just because l enjoyed the nostalgia of It." When IL comes to the study of

behaviour based on adult ideologies.

"What I reallzed was that ... children's books arc the kinds of books that teach children how to be children,'' he said.

Kornelsen says these adult ideologies can be seen in J.M. Barrie's classic tale, Peter Pan. 1he idea of a child that doesn't want to grow up is a notion created by adults who long for childhood and youth, and who struggle with the thought of their klds growing older.

"All kids want to grow up," Kor• nelscn said.

Tn re-reading 71,e IIardy Boys, Kornelsen has also come to see how children's books can impose certain

boys the impression that in order to be real men . . . they must also be handsome, smart, [and] athletic," he said.

Kornelsen ls fascinated by the perspective he has gained as an adult looking back al his childhood favourites.

"As a kid you don't necessarily notice that, but when you arc reading those texts las an adult! you can see how those gender roles influenced you."

With a film adaptation of Where the Wild '1hi11gs Are set to be released later this year, along with the next Harry Potter and Twilight films, it

"1he Nnmin series. i want to read Narnin to my kids ... because my dad read those to my brother and i when we were young. l think there ls some• thing very special about those books.

They arc one of the archetypal fantasy novels." - Jon Kornclscn, 2t, U of W English and education student "Rere11slainRears books and Dr. Seuss books, which my mom used to read me when I was lit.tic. Also classics like The Night Before Chris/mas.

1he Bere11stainHears books usually have a moral to them that lmy sonl Stellan can relate to even though he's only four. Dr. Seuss books are silly and funny, so we always have some laughs reading those." - Katrina Watson, 30, mother.

"Madeli11cby Ludwig Ilemclmans.

I first read this book as a child, and have always remembered Madeline for her courage and individuality. Most probably from a sense of nostalgia, l read this book with my own children when they were very young. it was a favourite and we read It often. As an adult, I appreciate and credit the lon• gcvity of this story for the simply told story and the images which illustrate Paris." - Tamara Opar, librnrlan at the Millennium Library. ''T'd have to sny tOVI! You Forever

by Robert Munsch because it's such 11 classic and it's so innocent and lovely. it makes you excited about growing up and appeals to ail age groups because it brings you through all the phases of life." - Roslyn Graham, 19, U ofW anthropology student.

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Game Review

Killzone 2

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Movie Review

I Love You,Man wedding party, Peter realizes that beyond his dad, brother, 11ncl dick of (1 co-worker, he has no male friends.

Constantly surrounded by women that he seems to understand better, Peter begins to go on a se• rles of "Man Dates" in order LOfind the perfect best friend and discovers that he is just not cut out for being a best-friend kind SARAH WELTERS of guy.

Just when he gives up, Sydney s1AFF WRI IEH Fife shows up at an open house that aul Rudd's latest masterpiece Peter has put on. From this point on is leaving audiences surprised the film is a crash course of hilarious and delighted. I Love You, Man ls an circumstances surroundh,g the Lwo amazingly funny, enjoyable film that new best-friends. will have you peeing your pants from l11emovie Is a genius blend of inlaughing so hard. appropriate jokes, cleverness, and The film tells the story of Peter physical humour. Too often, movKlaven, a reasonably successful real ies that could be excellent are simply estate agent. Upon proposing to his mediocre because they over-do one girlfriend, he realizes that he has al- aspect of comedy. I Love You, Mun, ways been a ''girlfriend guy." When is the perfect blend of the three, with looking over who he wants in his just enough inappropriate humour to

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despicable enemies, and a nice lady friend who helps you over an intercom are all staples of the genre, and all of them make il inlo Killzone 2 (PS3).

The guns get bigger, the explosions definitely get grander in scale, and the enemies become tougher as the game progresses. l know some people will invariably get angry over my simp]ification of the gameplay, but sadly it's only that simple.

What saves this game from almost inevitable mediocrity are the graphics and story. 1he visuals in Klllzone2 are as stunning as they get in a video game. One of the pros of developing for one console is that you can cus•

tomize your game to take full advantage of the hardware.

The developershave most certainly taken a lot of the technology that powers the mammoth system and used it to create a gorgeous game. Jf you're going to be looking at a headshot a few hundred times, it certainly helps that the headshot is gloriously beauti• ful In I-ID. The story In the game Is almost too clichc for me LoLakeit seriously. Almost every game docs this. Tn the first game, it's an attack on the hCJmefront, people are scrambling to survive and make a decisive victory. The second installment usually involves going to the enemies turf and putting on the offensive. Finally is the third installment where both sides fight in an epic battle for survival.

Again, the mediocrity just flows in Kil/zone 2. Yet, much like how Lhe gameplay was enhanced by Lhe presentation of the visuals, the story is enhanced by its writing. For the mosl part there was Lhesimple "We must eliminate this enemy" or "Destroy such and such building" but the writing and dialogue really made the characters and their motivations seem realistic.

Eventhe top enemy you fight in the game has an incredibly written death scene, involving the intricacies of

power and control. Il was really nice to see some writing that showed more depth then the rest of the game was willing to offer.

Multiplayer is also offered and definitely the highlight of the game.

It features the same gorgeous visuals and mediocre gameplay.However,the game offers a different wayto procure weapons in multiplayer; instead of looking for the weapon you want, you have to choose your load first. What you choose always has a pro and a con, and l~1rnsa simple run and gun shooter into a violent bloodbath version of Rock-Paper-Scissors.

While KIi/zone2 gets a lot of things right with the visuals, writing, and multiplaycr,it still failswhere it needs to excel:gamcplay.The story redeems the game, not entirely, but enough 10 warrant checking it out. The gameplay though doesn't really change, it gets repellllve, and if It weren't for the facl Lhat l was able to see gorgeous explosions, textures., and lighting In HD, T wouldn't have been able to finish Lhegame.

If you're willing to look past the fundamental flawswith this game and play it for the above-par presentation, then it can be a rewarding experience.

Otherwise, this game falls short of its supposed "Halo-killer"title.

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TheatreReview

A Quiet Apprehension performed by Operiirig Nite Theatre Society audience Is Introduced to a colourMANAGING EDITOR ful cast, Including the easygoing bartender who forgets to buy toilet paper, a young police officer who lsslon's own community theatre group, Opening Nite The- has a phobia about blood, a sarcastic atre Society (ONTS) recently closed nurse who drinks a little too much, a another excellent production titled A businessman who lost his job and his Quiet Apprehension.ONTS is a com- laptop when he was tricked by an ecomunity of volunteers who have been terrorist, and an older couple who providing Mission with theatrical de• provide non-stop humour. 'lhe situation becomes complilights sinee the mid '90's.

A Quiet Apprehensionis a witty cated when a young pregnant woman play written (and starred in) by lo- comes In to use the washroom, and cal actress and writer for Zamoof! admits that she's afraid of doctors magazine, Camille Knight. Knight and hasn't been to see one at all yet. has been working with ONTS for Hilarity ensues when the young po• seven years, and has written seven lice man falls for her, and It turns Ollt plays that they have produced. ONTS that she was the eco-terrorlst who ruIs proud to be promoting local talent, ined the businessman's life.

Peppered with witty quips and and works hard to keep their producfunny moments, the play examii1cs tions community-centered.

The play begins in a small local the meaning of love and friendship. bar called '"!he Wait" that happens The acting was at times absolutely to be located next to a hospital. -ihe outstanding, and in general well

done.

The writing was smooth, and all of the characters were likeable in their own way. TI1eset was simple but effective, and the cast made good use of it.

Overall, ONTS did an excellent job, 1111d their guests arc no doubt looki11gforward to their next production. The ONTS theatre is located at Railway Avenuein Mission, on the one-way street across from the train station. lt has an intimate, backstageperformance sort of feeling, and they are proud to call it their own.

Also, Opening Nite 'lheatre has a gLJestproduction coming soon with Delta Arts Council and GetReal 1hcatre called ELEl:!MOSYNARY, writ• ten by Lee Blessing and directed by Stephen Torrence on April 17th and 18tth at 8 pm, and 2pm on the 18th.

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Nothing" Does It Offend You, Yeah? "We Are Rockstars"

Ok this Is honestly one of the dumbest band names ever. The music rocks though, and that's what really counts. A really cool mix of techno and rock, the electronic sound Is supplied by keys, drums and guitar, not canned beats, which is refreshing. Vocals are often hard to hear, but sound cool. 'lhe lyrics, although muddled are often deeper than most electronic fare.

The first track to he released off the new Bob Dylan album, this one was released for download 011 one day only by Dylan's official website. A!though, I don't think you'll have any issues finding this elsewhere.If this is any Indication of what we should expect from "Together Through Life," then It looks like Dylan has another hit on board. "Beyond Here Lies Nothing" is a great blues track, with Dylan's seasoned warriors sounding great. By the way... is that an accor• dion T hear?

'01e Dead Weather "Are Friends Electric?"

So, lf you are the last person on Earth to hear it, this Is Jack White's new band {number three - Jack's favourite number - If you're counting).

They have two songs on their website, this one sounds almost circus-like, in an ambient kind of way,and there is definitely QOTSA influence here.

Jack Lawrence of the Greenhorns and the Raconteurs is back, so is Dean Fertlta of Queens of the Stone Age, Allison Mosshart of the Kills handles vocals here (and does a good Jack White Impression at times). 'lhis leaves White behind the kit. And sup• plying backing vocals. So If Jack can play drums too, that's pretty much It for Meg, ch?

Wolfmother "Back Round"

Andrew Stockdale is back, and he's found some new friends. 'lhe Wolfmother leader guitarist/vocalist has remade his band and released this new track on their website. "lhis ls good news for fans who feared the band was finished. 111etrack Itself starts with a cliche oriental rif1~but then Wolfmuther breaks into familiar territory and doesn't disappoint.

That's great news for fans.

Harma White "So Come On"

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SHALOM THE ERUDITE LLAMA (April 20th - May 19th) NAPPING ello again, dear puppies. This is . sadly the last week for a while that I will have to speak with you and, alas, T must give you most grievous news: Youarc all going to die this week. With the acadcniic vigour fhat is required to successfully complete the semester, the dawning awareness that metabolisms slow down paired with the desire to compensate for that slowness,and the hurly burly of trying to find some gainful employment, you will find yourself quickly exhausted.

Some of you will become so intensely exhausted in such a short time that you will die quickly and painfully, for the rest, it might take a while.

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(March 21st - April 19th) You will study so intensely, for such a long period of time, that you will develop a brain tumour. Unlike the conventionally slow to develop tumours, this one will act upon your brain so quickly that you will manage to die within twenty minutes of its formation. Your head will be enormous when they find your corpse.

Being unable to find a job beyond the greasy gates of Kentucky Fried Chicken for 1,earlythree months, you will walk out of yet another unsuccessful job interview entirely overwrought. You will be rapidly ovcrcOincby ex.haustion and fall asleep as you walk to your car. In your sleep walking trance you will get into your car and drive it, at full speed, into the side of a building. It is actually a bit of a shame to lose you, you are quite pleasant.

Gemini

(May 20th - June 20th) Your horoscope will be vague and frustrating this week.

Cancer

(June 21st - July 21st) Iiaving discovered that your mctabolism isn't what it used tu be, you will exacerbate an already busy schedule with an exercise plan. As you arc in the gym, climbing stairs that lead you nowhere, riding a bike that goes nowhere while watching TSN, your body will decide to revolt. All of your organs will shut down simultaneously from exhaustion and you will be kept

alive via mechanical means for three months before hospital cutbacks force the doctors to pull the plug on you.

Leo

(July 22nd - August 21st) As you pencil in the last circle of a multiple choice cx:amyou will spontaneously combust. The vigour of your academic efforts has created too much friction within your body and, like two twigs rubbing up against each other, you will go up ii1 flames.

Vh'go (August 22nd - September 21st) You will fall asleep and your body will decide that that state of existing is so agreeable,it will not allow you to wake. Lucky.

Libra (September22nd - October 22nd) Youwill leave the last of your final exams so exhausted and confused that you will walk directly Into the construction site. A distracted (and also overworked) constructio1, worker will not be aware of your presence until he accidcntly mows you over with a bulldor,cr.lie will need expensive therapy for years to cope with the sight of your entrails.

Scorpio

BoredomGone Wrong

(October 23rd - November 21st) You will be riding your bicycle in a bid to improve your figure from its winter amorphousness. Being dis• tracted with thoughts of impendIng exams, financial constraints and why hasn't your boyfriend/girlfriend called you back, you will veer directly Into an oncoming semi truck. You will leave such a pretty shade of red behind you when you go.

Sagittarius

(November 22nd - December 20th) You will not watch where you're going after a sixteen hour day working two menial jobs where "authority" Jigurcsassign you pointless tasks. You will fall down many, many stairs.

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(December 21st - January 19th) Striving to meet superficial and unnecessary "lifestyle" goals, you will soon become frustrated when you gain no pity for having to give up necessities such as sunless tanning, cable television,and your Gucci SUV with spinning faux diamond rims. In fact, someone wilh real problems w!ll become so annoyed at your whining that they chop your head off.Their ac-

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(h111uary 20th - February 18th) Having been haggling with the bank over thci r gross inslstcncc to mistreat you for a month, you will walk in utterly exhausted and rob them with a tuna fish sandwich. r llkc you, so you don't die but live happily ever after instead.

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(February 19th - March 20th) 111efa9ade that is your relentless optimism Is finally crumbling under the pressure of living. Angry with the sun for glowing so cheerily and relentlessly, you will attempt to go and punch it in the face to show it what's what. Unfortunately the sun, much like myself, is omniscient, and therefore aware of your plans before you even begin building the contraption that will get you within punching range. The sun will reach down and slapyou in the face foryour arrogance.

You will remain a "missing person" for the next twenty-fiveyears.

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were one for two on the pow• er play, while the Wild were unable lo SPORTS EDITOR capitali:r.e on five opportunities. Rohis pnst week, the Vancouver berto Luongo was strong, making 33 Canucks continued their pursaves for the victory. ~uit of the Northwest Division crown On Thursday evening, thc Cawith a slate of four games. With just nucks returned to the comfy confines seven games remaining in the regu• of GM Place. With eleven straight lar season and a huge match-up with victories on home ice, the Canucks Calgary on the horizon, the Canucks looked poised to build on their slim were hoping to take control of their lead in lhc Northwest divisi()r1 nice. own destiny with some victories.

After a wi Id Ii rst two periods, a shootOn Tuesday, the Cam1cks faced off out was needed to settle things. After against a divisional rival in the Minfalling down to the Ducks 2-0, the ncs~)taWild. ll was lhc finale of a six Canucks rallied to score the next four ga111eroad trip, With the Wild desgoals. "111eCanucks also held a 5.3 perate to qualify for the postseason, lead before squandering it. Henrik the Canucks were faced with desperScdin, Kyle Wellwond, Alex Burrows, ate opposition. Tlwasn't ~1ntillate int;-i Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler scored the second period that a power play in regulation for the Canucks. Cory marker by former Wild star Pavol Perry's goa I in the second round of Dcmitra broke the scoreless dead lock. the shoot-out wound up as the winHeading into the third period with n ning goal for l'he Ducks. "Jhe point the 1-0 lead, the Canucks simply had to Canucks gained for the shoot-out loss hold on. Not n:sistering a shot on goal was enough to clinch a playoff berth. was not part of the third period plan.

The Ducks finished a perfect one for The Wild took advantage, as a Marone on the power play while the Caian Gaborik marker forced overtime. nucks finished one for four. Roberto Fortunately, the Canucks were able Luongo made 27 saves in the loss. to salvage the two points thanks to On Saturday evening, the Canucks a wonderful play by the Sedin twins. took on a reeling Oilers team. l3ut, Henrik Sedin notched his 19th goal of for many of the Canuck players, their the season for the winning goal. 'lhe mind was not on hockey. The death of

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Taylor Pyatt's fiancee, Carly Brag11ah1was a difficult blow for a suddenly peaking team to absorb. Pyatt has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team as a result of the tragedy. Unlike Thursday's game, which featured a wild initial forty rninutes, Saturday's game featured a wild fin a I twenty minutes. I-leading into the third trailing 2-0, Mason Ray• mond, Alex Burrows and Kyle Wellwood were all able to cut the Oilers lead to one, But, the Oilers showed great resiliency in answering back every goal. Eventually, an errant slap pass by Alcx Edler resulted in an Ales Hem sky empty net goal and a 5-3 win for the desperate Oilers. Both teams finished one for five on the power play. Roberto Luongo made 20 saves In the loss.

Winless in eight games, decimated by injuries and sitting in the Western Conference cellar, the Colorado Ava• lanche seemed like the perfect tonic

for an inopportune two game losing streak. But, On Sunday evening the Canucks got a rude awakening and a blow to their chances at the Northwest Division title. The Avalanche took advantage of a Iistlcss Canucks team, winning qne on one battles and stifling the Canucks offence. 'fhe Avalanche were able to build a 4-0 lead before Pavo! Demitra's 20th goal on the season broke Peter Budaj's shut• out bid. '111eAvalanche failed to score on two man advantage opportunities,

while the Canucks were unsuccessful on four ~ttempts. Roberto Luongo made 22 saves in the,defeat.

With three consecutive losses to end the week, the Canucks no longer control their own destiny. But, with a game on tap against the Calgary Flames, the Canucks could do wonders for their division crown aspirations with a victory. The Canucks end the regular season with games against the Kings and Avalanche.

Wings, Crosby had ultimately found a way to overshaqow Ovechkln.

Entering this season, It seemed as though both teams and players were once again destined for great things.

Ovechkin started the season slowly and there were question marks if he would even come close to the SOgoal or 100 point mark. But, as the season has worn on, Ovcchkin and the Capitals have turned on the heat. Ovcchkln ls in the books for another 50 goal and 100 point season. His Washington Capitals are firmly entrenched as a top 3 seed in the Eastern Conference as well. For the second consecutive year, it looks as though Alexander Ovechkin is poised to four peat at the NHL awards.

For Crosby and his Penguins, there was a prolonged struggle. Not only has Crosby had to deal with another injury, but lacklustre play under coach Michel Therien. It wasn't until the firing of Therien and the acquisition of some forward depth at the trade deadline that the Penguins were able to solidify their playoff posilio11ing. Crosby also looks to have a 100 point season well in hand.

Looking at their individual statistics and team accomplishments does not give a cle1;1ranswer of the burning question, just who is the better player?

Alexander Ovechkin is a tantalizing package of speed, skill and physicality. He is just as likely to score a highlight reel goal as he Is to deliver a bone crunching hit. ·n1ere Isn't a more talented goal scorer in the league right now a11dthere likely hasn't been since Pavel Bure retired. With his booming and accurate shot, Ovechkin is at his most dangerous when building up speed on the rush or being able to utilize extra space on the power play.

Ovechkin's playmaklng skills are also solid, but Ovechki,, is a shoot first player and rightfully so. Even without a gifted playmaklng centre, Ovechkln is going to get his goals and points.

Certainly his linemates will benefit from playing with such a gifted

player, but they won't necessarily sec their production Increase exponen• tlally as they would with a player such as Sidney Crosby. While Ovechkin is a threat to score evcrytime he is on the ice, his defensive ability, or lack there of can cause him to be a llablllty to his own team at times. Although Ovechkin can throw a devastating body check which can swing the momentum in a game, if you are able to keep him off the score sheet, you can neutralize his effectiveness to a large extent. Ovcchkin has an engaging personality and from all accounts seems to be loved by his teammates, but his leadership skills arc not on the same level as other young players like Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby or Mike Richards. rn Ovcchkin's defence though, the language barrier was a large obstacle for the development of his leadership skills.

Sidney Crosby is not just a world class playmaker; he may be the best in the world. His on ice vision and smarts are off the charts. Although he has been labelled a whiner by many fans, Crosby's tenaciousness, tenacity and pure determination on the ice arc something not commonly exhibited by many of the best players in the world. Very rarely wlll a Crosby shift go by without him doing something meaningful. Despite being relatively small in stature, Crosby has an ex• trcmely strong core and lower body, resulting in him being extremely tough to knock off the puck. With this ability to not only hold onto the puck, but find openings in defensive coverage to deliver perfect passes, it is no wonder why Crosby has made a home at the top of the assist leader board. Crosby is certainly at his best when playing with talented finishers such as Marian I-Iossa or Evgeni Malkin, but Crosby has the innate ability to make his teammates better yet still produce at a high level. Crosby has extended the NHL tenure's of players such as Michel Oulette, Erik Chris• tensen, and Andy Hilbert. Crosby has also made a lot of money for players

like Ryan Malone and Mark Recchi.

Crosby prefers to be a playmaker, but his goal scoring Instincts are still solid. Because of his preference to handle the puck and set up teammates, Crosby has a nearly straight curve on his stick, not allowing him to be as proficient near the net when given scoring opportunities, But, it has allowed him to showcase a very effective backhand.

Crosby and Ovechkin's offensive skills are truly apples and oranges, any team would be happy to have either one of them anchoring their top line. But, where Crosby has truly made strives is his all around game. Crosby has showcased effective back check• ing skills and uses his on-ice vision to block passing Janes and provide solid defensive coverage. Crosby has begun to develop as a penalty killer as well.

Being a centre, Crosby also has the added responsibility of taking face• offs. Crosby has developed that area of his game as well, becoming one of the better face-off men in the league, The old adage is that defence wins championships. Crosby is certainly the better all around player and with his added prowess in the face-off circle, he can play in every situation Imaginable. Crosby has already prov• en to be a playoff performer, his game transfers to the more tight checking and tenacious playoffs perfectly. There is certainly a place for an Alexander Ovechkin on a championship team, but in terms of a one on one com• parison, I'd take Crosby on my team over Ovechki11. With a potential first round series between the Penguins and Capitals on the horizon as well as a monumental clash at the 2010 Winter Olympics possible, this Ovechkln VS Crosby rivalry certainly has legs.

Will it ever be settled? Unlikely, but if both athletes continue to perform at such a high level It will be the fans who are in for a treat.

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SPORTS EDITOR dents of Crosby whining or being seen ird and Magic, Ali and Frazier, Leonard and Hagler. Rivalries between two talented athletes often produce some of the most intense and exciting sporting moments possible.

This National Hockey Leagues (NHL) season has seen not only a ri v11Iry between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins boil over Into fisticuffs, but it has seen arguably the two most dynamic and exciting superstars i11the league develop an Intense individual rivalry.

While their games are distinctly different, their names have been forever linked. 111eend result was often a qucstion of who was the better player.

Media and fans often created the mirage of a rivalry early in their careers even with the lack of bad blood. But, with the bad blood spilling over between their respective teams, the media and fans have got what they have long wanted, a real and Intense rivalry between these two super stars.

Alexander Ovechkln was the first overall pick of the 2004 NHL entry draft, whlle Sidney Crosby was the first overall pick the following year.

Both players made their NHL debuts in the 2005-2006 season. Both players were the subjects of media coverage well before th1dr draft eligibility.

But, the scope and magnitude of the coverage surrounding Crosby was astonishing. Not since Eric Lindros and Alexandre Daigle had there been sw;h intense coverage of a pre-draft eligible player. Entering the season, all eyes were on Crosby. Dubbed "The Next One" and drawing comparisons to other young phenoms such as Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky, the sky was the limit for Crosby. It seemed as though Ovechkin was flying under the radar in his rookie season. But, once fans got to see his Impressive skill set, engagins personality and production levels, fans were hooked.

With Ovechkln as the underdog and Crosby oversaturated in terms of cov-

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as coddled were amplified by fans and evcn today he holds the stigma of being a whiner.

Al just 18 years of age, Crosby was able to accomplish an unheard offcat, notching 102 points in his rookie season. Even Crosby's biggest supporters couldn't have envbioncd such a successful season for the young phenom.

Bul, Crosby's accompllshments were not good enough Losecure the Calder trophy as the NHL's top rookie, Alexander Ovechkln notched 52 goals and I 06 points to capture the Calder trophy. Jn the 2006-2007, Crosby took two steps forward, while Ovechkln seemed to stagnate. At the tender age of 19, young enough to play at the World Junior Hockey Championships, Crosby captured the Hart, Lester B. Pearson and Art Ross trophies.

Crosby's 120 points were key in leading the Penguins to the playoffs. Crosby was the youngest player to ever lead the league In scoring. Ovechkin recorded 46 goals and 92 points, a regression from his ultra successful rookie scasnn.

In comparison to the leaps which Crosby made, Ovechkln seemed to suffer from the sophomore slump.

Heading into the 2007-2008 season, Crosby was named captain of the up• start Pcnguins. Bul, in the regular season it was Ovechkin who took a hold of the spotlight. Ovechkin recorded a career best 65 goals and 112 points en route to capturing the Arl Ross, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Hart and Lester B. Pearson trophies. Ovechkin would also gain his first taste of the NHL post-season, recording 9 points in a first round defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers. While Crosby's regular season was hampered by a high ankle sprain, his heroics in the playoffs added another chapter to his already historical career. Still not completely healthy, Crosby notched 27 points in a 20 game run all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. Despite being defeated by the Detroit Red

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SPORTS EDITOR or many university students, adoF lescence 1\Jld teenage lifo coii1cided with the "Allitude" era of the

World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) as well as the rise and fall of organizations such as Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

But, along with these mainstream promotions, the independent circuit is a vibrant community. For many, lhe world of professional wrestling may be detached from reality. Coverage surrounding wrestling is often negative, focusing on the pitfalls of life on the road and lhe strenuous work IQ11d.

But, like any stereotype, these notions do not categorize the entire Industry.

Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling (ECCW), lhc largest promotion in Western Canada is smashIng the mlsconcepllons that many

have about the world of professional wrestling. From April 2nd to April 5th at the Hyde Creek Recreallor1Ce11lre in Port Coquitlam, twenty wrestlers will parlicipale in 72 conseculive hours of wrestling in hopes of providing an i11fusionoffood for food banks across the lower mainland. TI1e 72

hour show will be a world record. 'lhis event features some local talent such as "Dastardly" Danni Deeds.

Danni attended UFV and studied Philosophy. Danni doesn't fall inlo the stereotypical viewpoint of a professional wrestler. Darllli embraces his inner nerd with his "White and

Nerdy" entrance and persona. demanding as wrestling as the main Being a fon of professional wres- attraction, one may wonder how the tling prior to beginning his training participants will mukc il through the In 2002, Danni Is able to connect with weekend. lhc fons in a unique a1,d intimate Danni said that all Lheparticipants manner. '!he world of professional had their own methods for coping wrestling is often misportrayed as with the gruelling schedule, but ultivicious and u11i11viti11g, but Danni is mately extra training and cardio sesquick lo point out thal those who al• sions have been occurring to gear up tend an ECCW show will have their for the event. Danni was adamant lhal misconceplions broken. the wrestlers will make It through the Regarding Wrestling With Hun- 72 hours together as a team. ger, Danni is quick to point credit Not only arc the participants In towards ECCW owner Dave Republic the inaugural Wrestling With !lunger us lhe culalysl for the cvenl. Looking evcllt shattering negative stereotypes around communities with empty food of professional wrestlers, but most imshelves, Republic saw an opportunity portantly they are stocking food bank to help people obtain what is a basic shelves during a time of economic necessity. Republic has been working , \1ardship. Whether you want to enjoy on lhc inaugural evcnl for a few years, some wrestling or donate money or establishing sponsors and gathering food, this weekend in Port Coquillam information over that lime period. is going to be eventful.

Putting on any event for 72 consecutive hours would be gruelling, but with something as physically

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Fletcher, McAlister named University of Reconciling the BodyandMindthroughNature theFraser Valley Athletes oftheYear career at UFV. DALECQBY

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arc a student. You attend Y oucl11sses regularly, complclc your homework on time and study as your schedule permits. S~1ddenly,your academic surroundings change lm• mensely. Your professor is wearing knit; his white board is replaccd by a blanket of fresh fallen snow, your latte Is now a stainless steel water bottle Ii.Iled with previouslyboiled water; and your laptop is replaced with a pocket sized notebook. Welcome to Kinesiology 132b, or as It is better known In your st~1dcntcalendar, 'Introduction to Winter Mountaineering'.

There was a group of eight of us that set out on this five day Journey last weekend. None of us were close friends, yet all of us were classmates ranging in skiing ability and fitness levels.Therefore, our group was as diverse as the terrain we would ascend.

Collectively we managed to learn a great deal about fundamentals, about each other and about ourselves. Guided by Kinesiology Professor and varsity team's sport psychologist Roger Friesen, we were taught everything we heeded to know in preparation for the trip. Roger motivated and educat• ed our group on such topics as: team leadership, alpine/avalanche safety and responsibility, snow science, navigational skills and overall backcountry environmental ethics.

We skied uphill and downhill for two days of practice at Hemlock Valky Ski Resort prior to our adventure.

1hen we set out for three days and two nights of backcountry camping and alpine recreation. Some chose lo sleep on ice in a snow cave, while oth• ers slept In a tenl. We kepl warm with boiled water, which was retrieved from a nearby creek. Our activities followed Mother Nature's schedule which mca11tearly lo bed, and early lo rise. There was no technology to keep us occupied; cellphone free, Facebook free, television free. Pick your social and academic poison, il wasn't there!

Instead we relied on entertainment the old fashioned way, telling stories with some genuine, intellectual, and heart warming conversation thrown

in for good measure.

Tlseems to me that thii lessons on the syllabus we intended to cover were certainly covered and explored. Yet they echoed so much more then what can be taught through lesson plans, lecture notes and retention tests. ln fact, everything we acquired as part of outdoor education seem liked a meta• phor for Iifc.

We learned about the different layers of snow. People too, have layers, we can be stripped down to our inner core. We learned about the Importance of leading; you need to plan a specific route if you have a goal you wish to accomplish. We learned the importance of following ("tail gunning") • one must be able to follow if you intend to one day lead. We lc11rncdthe importi,nce of a steady pace (in guiding we refer to this as a "polar plod") • if we arc always in a rush to gel to our deslinulion we !use the greatest joy which is the journey we took lo get there.

We learned about personal care

"l'm very proud to have coached Megan. The Cascades are at a better t was a night to celebrate a sucplace today cessful year oruniversity athletbecause or the things she contribics. It was also a night to honour the uted and brought to the program. I outstanding athletic and academic hope she lakes a lot of pride In that." achievements of the athletes who wore Megan McAlister was third in Cascades colours in 2008-2009.

Canada Wesl in assists, and played Derck Pletcher, a five-year vetmore minutes than any other Canaeran of the men's volleyball team, da West player in 2008-2009. ln the was named Male Athlete of the Year. classroom, she was also recognized Fletcher, who led his Cascades team for her academics in 2007-2008, with Lt>a BCCAA silver medal, a11dfifth a G.P.A. of 4.29. place at nationals, was second in con"We are all very proud of our stuference competition In kills with 213, dent athletes and enjoyed celebrataveraging 1.3 per game, and 11th in ing their outstanding athletic and aces with 18. He was named British academlc accomplishments and the Columbia Colleges' Athletic Assotremendous work they do in the comciation Male Volleyball Athlete of the munity" stated UFV Director of Ath• Year for the second-straight year, a letics Rick Nickelchok.

BCCAA First Team All-Star, a CCAA The gala evening began with the All-Canadian, and a Second Team presentation of the Jenn Simpson All-Star at nationals.

Athletic leadership Award, in honour ''There have been so many good of the former Cascades rower who tlmes. But all I think about ls my passed away in a car accident in 2008. teammates, how awesome they are, Chilliwack's Jaime McKeen,a secondthe relationships I've been able to year member of the rowing team, was build with them, and how lucky I have presented with the Simpson Award. been to play with such awesome guys," As for the team awards ... said Fletcher, a kinesiology major who In men's basketball, Josh Kufskc was a finallst for the Sport BC College was named Mosl Improved Player.

Athlete of the Year award. "We've had In women's basketball, Carmella Silsome u11reallimes on the courl, and vestri was named Most Inspirational off the court. It's a great group of guys Player,while McAlister took the MVP I feel privileged to have played with." award. fn women's soccer, Kristen McAlister, a five-yearveteran of the Vanderpauw was named MVP, while women's basketball team, was named Chantelle Biagioni was named Rookie Female Athlete of the Year.McAlister, of the Year. Men's soccer named Kris the 5-5 polnl gu11rd,and team leader, Johannson Its Most Valuable Player, led her team in scoring, with 10.3ppg, and Robbie Fadden its Rookie l>rthe and was also first in assists, steals and Year. The women's volleyball team minutes played. honoured Erin Burns as its MVP,and "It was great to see 'Megs' cap off Kristine Ewald its 'rop Scorer. her career with such a nice ho110ur.

Toe men's volleyball team selected Megan came Into our program five Fletcher its MVP, and Adam Sippelits years ago, scraping for minutes and Most Inspirational Player. 111cCastrying to establish herself on some cades golf team named Jessie Singh veteran and deep teams. She has its MVP, while Karl Reddick was hon• worked so hard and has shown a treoured with the Leadership Award.111c mendous amount of heart in making UPV rowing team named Lisa Roman herself an all-time great Cascade," Its Most Valuable Player,and Spencer said Al Tuchschercr, who coached Landsiedel its Rookie of the Year.

McAllsler throughout her five-year

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and motivation- sometimes it's not the mountain ahead that wears you out, It Is the grain of sand In your shoe. And finally, we learned about rules and regulations for alpine safety - be responsible for your actions and appreciative of your surroundings no matter what the environment.

Words cannot adequately describe the connection one feels with nature and all that can be discovered. Personally, this trip provided me with a new outlook on the way I value the word: education. Perhaps, education Is an exchange of knowledge; learning and expanding on developed, current or new Ideas that Inspire and Influence our society.

'111erels no set formu la for what we learn or how we learn best, however it is a truly remarkable notion that some very important lectures and life lessons can be taught In the presence or nalure and lhe lruc beauly orlhc outdoors ... now that is my kind of classroom.

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