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A Fond Farewell REBEKAH DUPREY scription and it stated "Fills in for ACTINGEDITOR-IN-CHIEF the EIC when he/she is unavailable." Crap. hen I was hired at the Cascade, Being the Editor-in-Chief of a I was told that they needed newspaper Is a serious responsibility. someone with organizational skills. Writing editorials is not the least of Luckily for me, they hired me any- that serious responsibility. The previous EiC has Informed me that "an way. l was brought on in the position editorial is supposed to call people to of managing editor, which basically means I make sure that everyone knows what they're doing, I help make sure that everyone is doing it, and I'm to blame if someone doesn't receive a paychequcs. The managing editor Is required to write one article per Issue, two If (s)he ls able, and beyond that, my job mostly entails office work. Often that means my job entails cleaning the office, but in life you take what comes. When the microwave didn't work Qnymore, I got us a new one. When there were beefs between staff inembers, action." It has been Impressed upon I talked and listened and sometimes me that my words are to be strong chuckled inwardly at the colour- and Informative, and I'm supposed ful language. Everything ran fairly to touch on the serious issues of the day, I have the most prestigious spot smoothly. Then our previous EIC informed in the paper, top of page Lwo,and I'm me that he would be stepping down. supposed to somehow inspire you and Sure enough, I checked my job de- change your life.
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Unfortunately, I've never been a very life-changing person. I'd rather sit down and listen to your problems, and get you a new microwave. 1he newspaper spent the summer in transition. If you take a paper from last year (because I'm sure you keep all our Issues an airtight drawer, spread them out carefully, and handle them
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS 1st Annual UFV Curling Bonspicl! On Saturday October 10 from 2 to 6 P.M. al Lhe Abbotsford Curling Club 24 rookie UPV teams will be batLling It out for bragging rights and a small, used golf trophy. Dressing oddly is encouraged. The restauranl and beverage room of the Club will be open while we arc there (your expense), and I will be dishing up PREE burgers at the parking lot party at 6 P.M. Cosl Is $40 per TEAM. Get your Association to pay! After all, you're defending their honour. 1 will hold open one slot for every group as long as 1 can. There is a PREE training session for anyone interested October 3 from 10 1 and October 4 from l - 3 if you want to look like you know what you're doing. To register, or for more Information contact: martin.kelly@u fv.ca
Food Bank Challenge More bragging rights! You have until Thursday, October 8 to collect as many non-perishable food Items as possible to help feed your fellow students,
with white gloves) and compare the masthead (the list of names and positions right beside this article) with what you find in today's paper, you'll see that the names have changed. Drastically. We came into the fall with more things to do than time to do it. At
in the name of your student club or association. Talk it up. Put a collection box in your class. SL will help you with boxes, collection and storage if needed, and a speaker Lo come to your classes and explain the need if you want. Hey, every year we sec 3000 kg and more of food go through our doors to needy students courtesy of the Abbotsford Food Bank. Time to give something back, and kick some bull at the same time. You don't want to see the Nurses win yet AGAIN, do you? More Information, contact: Register online at: <www.ufv.ca/StudentLlfe/Student_Leadership_lnstitute/The Student_Leadership_Challenge.htm >
Clubs and Associations Skill Development Conference Whether you're new to student organizations or not, you may find yourself asking "How did 1 get here, and what do I dn next? Plans and asplrallons arc great, but there's nothing like some practical sessions to help you carry out your mission more effectively. 'lhe training is designed specifically for club and association members. Well worth the time!
Sessions: Marketing - Kim Lawrence World Cafe - Martin Kelly & Jill Harrison Networking - Whitney Fordham Public Speaking• Toastmasters Budgeting• Nguyen Nguyen lntercultural Communication - Carol Mammel
least lhat's how I felt, shouldering the responsibilities of my old job along with the demands of my new position. However, we've accomplished much of what we set out to do. Thanks to our dedicated employees/volunteers we were there to greet you all at orientation and at the welcome-back barbeque. Now, finally, we arc hiring a new ETC. As you read this, supposing it is Friday afternoon or later, we will have decided as a collective on the person who will be leading us through the remainder of this year and hopefully next year as well. The mysterious "they" will be taking th Is prestigious spot at the top of page two. '''lhey" will be calling you to action, stimulating your minds (and senses?), and Impressing you with informative prose. "They" will no doubt have many more opinions on many more serious and impressive subiects than I do, and so I shall leave it to "them." We no longer need a new microwave, but I look forward to focusing on paying people, listening to their problems, and getting us a new printer. All the best!
Ancient Forests Slideshow Saturday, Sept 26th Building F (U-Housc) Admission: By donation Tara Sawatsky will be presenting a spectacular slideshow of images of wildlife, old-growth forcsls, maps, implications for climate, and what citizens can do.
UFV Students For Sustainability Free Dinner Thursday October 1 5:30 PM
U-House Common Room Come out to celebrate National Vegetarian Day by eating food for free! Open to students, faculty, and staff.
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What Would Jesus Do ... about the Creation/Evolution Controversy? Perhaps you were raised as a Christian and now you're having to wrestle with seemingly anti-biblical concepts being taught in a biology course (or physics, or sociology, or anthropology,or ... ). You're unsure how best to deal with the "cognitive dissonance"you're experiencing. Or maybe It's a friend who's going through such a trial. You might be pondering, "What would Jesus do?" The word "Christian,"according to its original definition found in Acts 11:26, is a disciple of Christ. The word "disciple" (Greek µafhJ'fT/~,mathetes) is related to the verb "to learn" (Greek µaveavw, manthano). (Greek was the original language of all the New Testament documents.) A Christian Is therefore, by definition, a "learner" of Christ, a person who acknowledges Jesus as the unique "Teacher and Lord" (John 13:13) "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge"(Colossians2:3). Christians understand Jesus as the prophet foretold by Moses with the warning "you must listen to everything he tells you" (Deuteronomy18:15-19; cf. Acts 3:22f.). Christians accept Jesus as the one authenticatedby God the Father with the words "This is my Son, whom I have chosen: listen to him" (Luke 9:35). So for serious Christians (as distinct from merely "nominal" or "cultural" Christians), It ls crucial to ask regarding any Issue:What would Jesus do or teach In this situation or on this topic? lfwe look into what this Master Teacher would do with the origins debate, we are Immediatelychallenged by the followlng key statement, in which Jesus respondsto a question from the Pharisees concerning marriage and divorce: "Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginningthe Creator •made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has Joined,let man not separate" (Matthew 19:4-6). We observe that when he Is questioned on his views concerning male-female relationships,Jesus goes straight to the Bible, using the challenge, "Haven't you read... ?" Obviously, he viewed the
Scriptures as the authoritative place to start when dealing with this crucial moral/ethicalquestion. To address this hot contemporary issue, Jesus points specificallyto the book of Genesis, where marriagewas first instituted by God. Even a quick reading of Jesus's words leads us to conclude that he is clearly a creationist of some sort, since he affirms the existence of a "Creator." Next, we see that since Jesus quotes prooftexts (two of them) from Scripture, he is clearly a Biblical creationist. (Unlike some of today's "Intelligent Design" advocates,Jesus is willing to identify exactly who this "Creator'' Is: the God of the Bible.) Furthermore,since Jesus refers to Genesis as if it were the historical, authoritativeWord of God, he is clearly a Genesis1/teralfst. In fact, his two quotations (spoken virtually within the same breath) are taken from each of the first two chapters of Genesis those chapters which are alleged by unbelieving scholars to contradict each otherl In addition, since Jesus states that the creation of humans took place "at the beginning''(compare Mark 10:6, "at the beginning of creation''), he is clearly a young-Earth creationist. (In the evolutionary scenario, humans don't arrive until almost the ~nd of the history of the universe.) Thus we are faced with the fact that the Master Teacher, the one to whom Christians are required to listen, appears to strongly affirm creation. E. o. Wilson, the noted Harvard biologist, recognized that the Bible as a whole makes "no provision for evolution."As a young student, Wilson found this quite disconcerting:"The biblical authors had missed the most important revelation of alll" (Consilience.New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1998. p. 6). But what if the Bible is actually a true and sufficient guide for faith and life (as Jesus held)? The fact that it doesn't refer to evolution (or even allow for it) then becomes strong evidence against evolutionl Could Jesus have simply been "accommodating" himself to the beliefs of his contemporaries?(I.e., did he quote Scripture to them just because they believed it?) This seems very unlikely, based on his high regard for truth, and In light of his unwillingness to kowtow to popular opinions on other Issues. Jesus quoted Scripture not only to his fellow Jews,
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but also to his heavenly Father (Mark 15:34; John 17:12) and even to Satan (Luke 4:8). He cited Scripture during times of temptation, trial, and intense suffering. He understood his own ministry In terms of biblical prophecies, and he continued to do this even after his resurrection(Luke 24:25-27,44). Jesus plainly regardedthe early chapters of Genesis as historical.This Is evident In his references to Abel (Luke 11:50f.), Noah, the Ark, and the Flood (Matthew 24:37-39; Luke 17:26f.), and Sodom and Gomorrah (Matthew 10:15). Beyond all such arguments, the New Testament emphasizes that Jesus (as the Son of God) was an eyewitness of the creation because he was personally present-as the Creator! (John 1:1-3, 14: 1 Corinthians8:6; Colosslans 1:16; Hebrews 1:2,10-12). Unbelieversmay mock at this, but It Is the historic (orthodox) Christian teaching, and it dovetails with many of the amazing claims that Jesus made about himself - such as his claim that our eternal destinies depend on our relationshipto him (John 5:24-27). For a variety of reasons, many Canadianswould like to call themselves"Christian," but are nervous about putting their full confidence in the Scriptures that Jesus upheld. The Master Teacher had an adjectiveto describe such people: ''foolish." "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!'' (Luke 24:25). Are you a professedChristian but not a committed creationist? It is urgentthat you rethink your position! Jesus said, "Ifanyone Is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterousand sinful generation, the Son of Man wlll be ashamed of him when he comes In his Father's glory with the holy angels" (Mark 8:38).
Richard Peachey is vice-presidentof the Creation ScienceAssociationof British Columbia.He was UFV's first science graduate (BSc, Biology and Chemistry, 1995), and the winner of the 1995 SFU Dean's medal for excellencein the faculty of science. Since 1996, Peachey has been a science teacherIn the Abbotsfordpublic school system.
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Human Rights Scrutinized During the Olympics SONJA SZLOVICSAK wish to use the 2010 Winter Games to STAFF WRITERdraw attention to areas of their interhe B.C. Civil Liberties Association is concerned that restrictions of free expression near Olympic venues during the Olympics is a violation of freedom of speech. The BCCLA is partnering with Pivot Legal Society to provide legal observers that will ensure that rights are not violated during the Olympics. On September 16th, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics (VANOC) released an outline of their position on freedom o( expression in public areas during the Olympics. 'lhe BCCLA and Pivot arc worried that the restrictions VANOC is placing on free expression will violate freedom of speech, which is a constitutional right. VANOC has stated they will supply areas away from venues, but that are fully visible and accessible to the media and public, for protest. These protest areas are typical during the Olympics. During the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government provided the same protest areas, but required protesters to apply for a permit to protest. No permits were Issued, but there were accusations that protest applicants were arrested. In a press release on September 16th,VANOC stated, "for those who
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est, our security partners will ensure peaceful, lawful and safe public demonstrations can occur outside of the venues in plain sight of the media and the public. Safe assembly areas for this purpose are being proposed by Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit (VISU) and they will be facilitated by the police of juris• diction outside a ticketed Games venue." Critics of th is policy are terming these safe assembly areas "protest pens." VANOC has stated that: "Demonstrators are not required to use safe assembly areas, but they wlll be made available to ensure a clear space is maintained for demonstrations In the busy environment around each venue." However, the Olympic Charter states: "No kind of demonstration or
political, religious or racial propaganda Is permitted In any Olympic sites, venues or other areas." The protest areas are supposed to allow protesters be near Olympic events, without interfering with the events. VANOC has not released Information regarding how large these protest areas will
servers wear goggles to protect their eyes from tear gas. The legal observers wlll likely wear brightly coloured t-shirts so they are easily identifiable to the public. VANOC will also have observers outside Olympic venues. VANOC stated: "VANOC has an obligation to
be or where they will be located. The BCCLA and Pivot will be tralriing the legal observers to observe and record rights violations. Pivot and BCCLA is recommending that the ob-
protect to the Games sponsors and that it is in the public's best Interest to protect the almost $l billion investment by these sponsors. Outside the venues volunteers monitoring com-
Breath Easywith UFV Nursing Students
UFV Counselling Department Offers Support, Screenings and Workshops on Mental Health
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techniques come from our NEWS& OPINIONS EDITOR often-overlooked natural abilities to Taking a vacation when you are relax ourselves. in the middle of semester is difficult, "Most people know about fear, as but for Catherine Prentice, a fifth year in flight, fight or freeze, but we don't student, going to n counsellor at stu- talk about our relaxation response," dent services is her vacation. Boulkholdcr said. "If we put our minds in a certain environment, then "I always tell people that it's like vitamins for my mind and T love going," we relax." says Prentice. "It's like a vacation in Developing mindfulness can help the middle of school, to go and relax us identify when we are stressed. lg• and talk to someone who listens." noring symptoms of anxiety or deThe counsellors at UPV's student pression - inability to concentrate, lack of sleep or appetite, low self-esservices provide students with a confidential and non-judgemental place teem • Is often a reason why students LOtalk. don't seek help when they should. "There is a perception that if you "We know its serious when a pertalk to a counsellor you arc screwed son ls not able to ... get up in the mornup, that you are crazy. And that's not ing and attend class," Boulkholder actually the case. J think that kind of said. "They have a change In eating or attitude is still out there when really it sleeping patterns, their activity is different In areas they used to be interls pro-active to speak to a counsellor." ested. They need help right away." says Eileen boulkholder. Counsellors also help students Students who notice these changes develop stress-coping mechanisms. can go to student services in B building, Abbotsford. According to Prctince, "If you learn After hours, students can phone I good coping mechanisms while you arc in school then you are going to 877 820 741:4.The crisis line provides fare better in the real world." 24/7 support information. "A crisis doesn't mean that the person is falling Starting Tuesday Oct. 6, student services will be running a weekly apart," Boulkholder said. "It means that they are ...uncomfortable in some workshop to "train a person's mind to access their natural ability to calm way and they need someone to talk themselves so that they can access to."Online support can be found at www.heretohelp.ca. their energy more effectively," The workshops will be 3 to 4pm On Thursday, Oct. 8, the UFV until Nov. 24. They teach the mindcounselling department is offering free screening and education about fulness meditation techniques developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Zinn is Depression, Anxiety, Mood DisorProfessor of Medicine Emeritus at the ders and Risky Drinking. The screenIng will run from 11am to 4pm in B University of Massachusetts Medical building on the Abbotsford campus School. In front of the cafeteria doors.
mercial activities will only identify commercial infringement and ambush marketing, and due process with the appropriate authorities will be followed on a case by case basis." This restriction will mean that pamphlets, flyers or other literature wlll not be allowed to be handed out near Olympic venues. Among materials that are not allowed to be handed out are newspapers. In July, the 24, a small Vancouver paper, approached Vancouver city council about rewrit• ing the bylaw banning literature being handed out near venues so it would omit newspapers. 1he city declined to change the bylaw. Pivot and the BCCLA will monitor these VANOC observers to ensure they are not violating rights by seizing pamphlets or flyers that are being passed around outside Olympic ven1 ues and events. VANOC is a legal advocacy group based in the downtown eastside of Vancouver. Pivot states one of its goals is to use the media as a public education tool to focus on issues such as police misconduct. The BCCLA states their mandate is: "to preserve, defend, maintain and extend civil liberties and human rights in British Columbia and across Canada."
ourth year students of the UFV Nursing Program arc taking the lead on a quit-smoking program, entitled "Breathing Easy," which commences October 15th and ends December 3rd. Originated by Fraser Health and Act, now British Columhia (BC), "Breathing Easy" is a provincewide program being at institutions like UFV. As Student Services are providing the funding for "Breathing Easy," this particular segment of the province-wide program Is only for UFV students. According to Statistics Canada, l6.S percent of the Canadian population were smokers in 2005. In the same report, BC was doing a bit better than the national average, provincial numbers sitting at 12.6 percent. While BC seems to be doing well in comparison to the national average, Sheila Edwards of the Nursing faculty wants students of UFV to "know the Impact on people's health and the benefits of quitting smoking." Edwards, a nursing faculty member since 1990 says, "we know it is difficult to quit smoking and that it is helpful to do so in a group."
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all have their own timclincs with such a difficult process, the goal is to have participants quit smoking for week six of the program. Each participant of "Breathing Easy" will be provided with a workbook, lots of advice and all the support they need to get through the arduous process ofkickinga smoking habit. Participants will be meet Thursday afternoons for one hour on the Abbotsford Campus. Meetings will be in room 1423 of Building C from 1:20 PM to 2:20 PM. With training from the Tobacco Reduction Coordinator of Fraser
Health, two fourth year nursing students will oversee the eight-week "Breathing Easy" program for their practicum. In addition to completing their studies, these two students will also be fulfilling a Fraser Health man• date. According to Fraser Health, one of their aims with regards to smoking Is to "promote quitting by young peopl~'lll'l~,a~its,",,· '1 , , ,1 <.,) Ii ~
For any students who want to kick their smoking habit by participating in the "Breathing Easy" program, there will be an Information booth set up October I on the Abbotsford Campus by Act Now BC. If any students missed this opportunity to speak with the organizers, there is still a chance to register. One can either find one of the many information posters put up or find pamphlets that are left in strategic locations around UFV. 1he other option is to contact Edwards via email at Sheila.edwards@ufv.ca. As "Breathing Easy'' is in its first year of operations, it will only be oc-
curring on the Abbotsford Campus. Edwards says "they need to see where there ls interest" before expanding the program. For other members of the community who are not students of UFV, but want help to quit their smoking habit, check out QuitNow.ca or call l-877-4S5-2233 for more information.
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StudentsUrgedto Be More Pro-ActiveWith Healthand DentalPlan PAUL BRAMMERSun Life Assurance argued that STAFF WRITERthey were not responsible for the high A former UFV student is warning students to take greater care when dealing with the Health and Dental Plan. Dana Boogert, who graduated from UFV with a double major of English Literature and History in December 2008, had two cavities filled at the dentist on July 16th of this year. Because she had bought the UFV Health And Dental Plan, she was still covered by Sun Life Assurance until August 31st, "In our Health and Dental Plan it says we get four hundred dollars ... they cover 80%of your fees for regular work, like having a cavity...so when 1 got the bill...it was for about three hundred and some dollars", "I was thinking, ''lhat's way too much'. And I knew 1 wasn't over the !four hundred dollar] limit. ..after the supposed deduction, it was still very high", Boogert called Sun Life Assurance to enquire. However, "it was very difficult to communicate with Sun Life. I phoned the first time and said, Tm having some issues here, I don't believe what I was charged is correct ...[they said] we can assure you that it is right, we don't make mistakes ...then the transferred me to somebody else... they really were not helpful...they just didn't want to know".
cost of the dental work. They claimed that Boogert's dentist had charged outside of the Provincial Fee Guide, which is the framework that the insurance companies, along with the medical practices, work within to reimburse their cltents, "[The insurance company said that]what your dentist charged you was more than the Provincial Fee Guide. I said, "Why would my dentist do that?"...I didn't like...his tone ...they said, "You have to phone your dentist and find out what they charged"". When Boogert called the dentist's office,"The receptionist] just laughed, [and said] "We would never charge more than the provincial fee guide why would we do that?...wc wouldn't charge over the feeguide because then no-one wouId come to us...it doesn't maller Lo them, they need Lo !work within the Provincial Fee Guide so they] can charge !the ins~1rancecompany]...they said that they would never do that", '"lhe receptionist checked the codes the dentist gave me...they were correct". Boogert then called Sun Life, "and said 1 wanted to speak to somebody In charge of rectifying claims... finally I got to talk to someone...I said 1 wanted them Locheck the PFG they arc using for UPV students, because it's not right ...1 made them check,... they finally checked...he pulled up the
number [on the PFG] and ...admltted the [dentist was right and] they were wrong". Boogert was reimbursed for the money she was charged, and also discovered several other occasions on which she had been wrongly billed for Health and Dental services, all of which she has been reimbursed for. She advised students to check their re-
pened to other UPV students ...I think maybe UFV students would be wise to know this, because maybe then they could check theirs, Who knows how much money has not been reimbursed to students because of this Fee Guide business?" As for the plan itself, Boogert believes that It is sufficient for students, "I think' a lot of people complained
ceipts, "If I hadn't called, they would have never given methe money back... they can go back ...it's in their computers, it's in their files...UPV students ... could call, or contact SUS", "They did rectify my issue, but my concern is how mnny limes in that past did they not do that?... they didn't seem to care that ILcould have hap-
when SUS got the Health and Dental Plan because it cost too much money...it's not that great, but It's beller than having nothing ... [students need to] be more pro-active with the benefit plan". Siobhan Mather, Health and Dental Administrator with the Student Union Society, stated that, any situ-
ations that have arisen with the Plan have been dealt with, "We had some problems come up in the last couple of months, and they got solved right away,and the students were satisfied... If I can't deal with it personally I forward it on to Student Care, and then they take care of it. "I deal wilh Student Care, and they deal with Sun Life, because they know people, and they can breach that confidentiality thing, they have the authority to do that". Mather advised students to alert the Student Union whenever irregularities occur with their medical Insurance. St~1denlshould, "come in to the office, speak to myself, and make sure to have their paperwork with them. If they had a claim denied, bring that in with thcm ...just so we have a paper trail and some dales, and I will look into it for them", As for whether the IIcallh and Dental Plan may change insurance providers any time soon, "That would be up to Student Care. They're the ones who hash out the deals with the insurance companies for us ...Wc just changed our travel insurance com• pany, I believe we're now under 'Pacific Blue Cross' for travel benefits. They were giving our students a better deal". Sun Life Assurance were unavailable for comment at the lime of writ• ing.
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UFV RegistrationNumbers are Increasing PAULBRAMMlR
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tudent registration at UFV is up by 8.5 percent this year, according to the school's "Enrolment Tracking" data. The total amount of students who registered for the fall of this year is 28,914, compared to 26,876 from 2008/09. The total number of students registered has risen steadily over the last three years, from the initial nu mber of25,027 In 2007/08. Robert Buchan, the Vice President, External of UFV, explained this increase, '"[1he figures are] a little higher [than projected expectations] for two major reasons - one, Is we're feeling the full effects of the recession, and we're inversely proportioned to the recession, and two, we got the university brand, where kids are more comfortable coming here Loget a credential, so we had a jump when we first got it and that's been sustained". One of the reasons for the rise in registrations prior to the recession was the B.C. Government's Strategic lnltlallves Plan, which gave money to institutions In order to stimulate growth, "more than $40 million", according to the official mission statement of the Strategic Initiative Plan. Now, however, the funding is no longer available. Buchan stated, "In past years we were expected to grow; we got pald money Logrow...We were one of the final schools to get growth money. This year ...there's no money to grow, bul we're still taking more students, so what you're seeing is a higher fill rate in classes - they've gone up Just slightly". Buchan expects the amount of students registering each year wlll continue to grow, "We figured we would be up because of the recession;
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think [the numbers] will continue to go up as long as It's hard to find a Job... we have pretty good demographics In the valley, so we're up probably a little bit higher than other schools, but the big universities arc up as well". The other statistics disclosed by the "Enrolment Tracking" are the numbers of students attending classes. These numbers arc compiled as the "Head Count". These numbers are also up: the domestic total of the 'Head Count' this September ls 8,578. This is up from 7,974 In 2008, and 7,167 in 2007. That comprises a 7.6% increase from 2008 to this year. Another possible reason for the increase in registration and the "Head Count" is what Buchan refers to as, "non-traditiona I students ... the 25-40 year olds who left high school and went to work, and now are saying, 'I have a mortgage, I have a family, I need some upgrading or re-skilling'. That's a big bulge". Buchan believes that the Fraser Valley will be an area that will not be as affected by the recession as others, "Abbotsford and the Valley are one of the lasl areas to go Into a recession and one of the Jirst lo come out, because they have a really strong agricultural base ...and it doesn't matter about the economy [because] everybody cats. So, it's pretty strong". The possibility of growth at UFV is something that Buchan welcomes, "We have eighty-some acres of campus in Chilliwack, whereas a lot of schools don't have that room to build. So, we're poised for growth". However, Buchan made dear that any growth of U FV must not compromise the core values of the Institution, or the needs of the community, "We're about to
start a Strategic Planning Effort with the new President, and we'll decide how big is too big for us", According to Buchan, the Strategic Planning Effort will strive to form a consensus among the school and the outlying communities, "The Strategic Plan wlll be talking to students, faculty and the community, [saying] 'you're a community, you have needs, you have problems that need to be solved"'. The Strategic Planning Effort will focus on two fundamental questions, "one is growth, and two, what's the balance of access versus merit? About 35 percent of the kids in Grade eight end up with a post-secondary credential; of a 100 here, 3S come out ... If that's a batting average, that's really good; If it's a major public policy aim, that's not so good ... in theory, there should be more kids graduating from high school, there should be more corning for a post- secondary credential, and if they do that, we'll have steady growth". Buchan believes that any growth that UFV experiences must be sustainable for the school, and the traditions that it prides itself upon, "One of the real advantages is the class size here, and the fact that teachers teach, and the teachers mark ... parents and teachers look at where they want to go, they'll look at schools that teach and are good at it. .. I visited some fourthyear classes at UBC that are still two to three hundred kids ... [a student] will get good atte_ntlon [at UPV]... the class Is smaller ... you will get access to the teacher". The Globe and Mail Newspaper last week printed a piece by columnist Margaret Wente, deriding certain universities for losing sight of their
priorities, "universities are unaccountable for results ... because they arc run for the benefit of professors. In the reward system of universities, it's research, not teaching, that matters. Professors are rewarded not for turning out high-quality graduates, but for turning out books and papers - even if they are unread. This perverse system stubbornly persists, despite lhc fact that everyone knows It's absurd". From the same article, Mark Bauerlein, a professor of English at Emory University, is quoted as saying, "1lle system has reached absurd proportions ... productivity demands in language and literary studies levy a grave cost on higher education. Students need mentoring, and when they don't get it, many drift away permanently". Buchan stresses that U FV is built on different Ideals, "Typically the research done here Is to Inform the teaching ... so the research informs the teaching as opposed to Informing the acadcrnic career". In addition, Buchan believes that UFV is a welcoming environment for students to come to, "When we became a university, a couple of the values that popped out were that [UFV] was a nurturing, safe environrnenl... it was seen as a quite friendly place". Buchan believes that VFV's success is linked to the growth of the communities that feed It, and that success for one mca ns success for the other, "There's a really growing, vibrant business community lin Abbotsford] ...What happens is, if you get out of high-school and you go away, you tend not to come back ...When we talk to engineering firms, accounting firms and others, if [the firms] bring In somebody to train from Prince
George, Vancouver or Victoria, they get their training and they tend to go. If the person that [the firms] bring In was born [In Abbotsford] and went Loschool [at UFV]...lhe odds arc that they'll feel more comfortable". Baker House Residence on campus is full this year; Buchan states that Residence can be seen as UFV in microcosm, due to the diversity of the students living there, "Residence Is full [this year] ... There's International students, but there's also ... [local] kids In residence that have gotten out of their parent's basement ...so they're close cnough ...to families In the valley, but they've got an Independence in residence ..." "[For a parent of a UFV student], having [their child] away at school but still having the family connection is really good ...The Valley has really diverse ethnic comt'nunities; there's a really strong sense of family. So if their kid can maintain their family support but still have their independence, It resonates really well". For the future of UFV, Buchan, as Vice President, External, Is looking further ahead for models of success that the school can follow, "We're looking al...some Incredible under-grad teaching schools in the Maritimes ... that keep their student size reasonably small ... !such as! St. Francis Xavier, Mo~mt Allison, Acadia ... we're having a real hard look at those kinds of universities that don't aspire to have 30,000 students, but are regionally based and really good at under-grad teaching".
Student Unemployment on the Rise: StatsCan Report PAULBRAMMER STAFF WRITER is partly regulated by the understandccording to a report released by Statistics Canada on September 4, student unemployment reached 16.4 percent in the month of August. lhis figure is the highest August unemployment rate for students since comparable data became available In 1977. This figure is up five percentage points from August of last year. According to the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, this means that there were 128,000 (9.S percent) less jobs for students aged 15-24 than there were In August of 2008 - this was the fastest year-over-year rate of decline for a month of August since 1983. The total amount of money lost from these jobs is over $S00 million. Arati Sharma, National Director of the Canadian A1Jiance of Student Associations, said, "The reality Is more students will be in need of student financial assistance this fall. The government must recognize that changes to the student financial aid system are essential at this time". Under present laws, any financial assistance that students receive from the Canadian government
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ing that a student will use any and all moneys earned In summer jobs toward their education costs. The "pre-study income contribution" is then deducted from the amount of money In loans the student receives. However, due to so many Jess Jobs being available for students aged I S-24, and the cut amount of hours that those In employment are having to deal with (the average number of hours worked during the summer by students was 23.4 hours per week, the lowest since 1977), students are going to have markedly less, or nothing at all, to contribute to their pre-study Income. Sharma went on to say, "The problem Is that all students are required to make this contribution whether they earned any money during the summer or not, and regardless of how much they earned". Under the current system, there is no allowance made for the possibility that a student may be underemployed, or unable to find employment at all. Furthermore, if a student works throughout the school year, the government reduces a student's loan
by every dollar earned above $50 per week. CASA is proposing that these stipulations are suspended for the year ahead, "One step that will ensure students have the necessary resources for the upcoming school year is to temporarily suspend the required summer income contribution for the 2009· 2010 school year. This wlll put up to $2,500 back into a student's pocket". "1hese claw backs are increasing the burden for students who need financial assistance the most ... If removing these requirements is not Immediate, students will be forced to take on more private debt, and for some, it will be a choice of whether or not to complete their education." On September IS, CASA met with Justin Trudeau, Member of Parliament for Papineau, to discuss the situation, "Students arc grateful for the opportunity to talk about these issues with Mr. Trudeau," said Sharma. "It Is crucial for all our leaders to recognize the urgent need for changes to the post-secondary education system In Canada and we welcome any opportunity to discuss these concerns".
Jack Brown, the President of the Student Union Society, said, 'Student unemployment Is the worst I've ever seen it ... this has a major impact on students ... some are unable to return to their studies ... and that is unacceptable." "We are looking for better support from the government, more effective policies, more effective funding ... we liaise regularly with provincial and federal politicians ..directly with the provincial MLA ... we arc a member of CASA, which regularly deals with the federal government on behalf of students ... "We do get regular updates [from CASA], [their approach] generally seems to be In line with ... the certain approach we want the federal government to take ... CASA is only a federal lobbying group ... there's no provincial lobbying group apart from the CFSBC, which we are not a part of, so we've only been able to liaise directly with the local MLAs on issues like this." "What we've done, primarily, Is draw on our experiences lo bring attention to the issue of student unemployment and to propose simple solutions for the provincial government to
take upon ... CASA have been doing a pretty good job for our interests." When questioned about the answer to the problem of student unemployment, Brown said, "The only answer ... is to let your representatives know ... tell the university, more importantly, tell your MPs and the MLAs, only ... when actual students start talking to their representatives will real change happen ... we need more effective students loans and grants, we need lower tuition fees, we need better access ... that can only happen when students express themselves to the policy makers and the law makers''.
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Beware of Angry Drivers SONJA SZLOVICSAK and the flag girl surprised the driver. STAFF WRITER Yet I bet this flag girl was nearly hit several times by drivern that seem to ast week, a woman was hit by think flag people arc stupid. an SUV on a construction site I used to work in the construction in Delta where she worked as a flag- world, and a common complaint from ger, The construction site was clearly the flag people was how marked, and the speed limit was re- rude drivers were. It duced through the site. The driver of wasn't unusual for peothe SUV was charged with dangerous ple to simply ignore the driving causing bodily harm. stop signs, and to drive This seemingly mundane job is past them while yelling one of the most dangcrnus jobs in expletives. B.C. Thousands of people have been TI1crc is something injured. It should be a relatively safe about getting into a car job; after all, flaggers wear plenty that turns the most po• of safety equipment, work In zones lite people into raging where drivers arc told to slow down maniacs. Drivers lose and hold signs up to ensure that driv- their basic respect for ers slow down or stop. Construction fellowhuman beings. sites usually have signs warning drivA very good friend ers that construction is coming up, so of mine works for the it shouldn't be a surprise when they traffic authority for the see a man or woman standing on the Vancouver JJolice Deside of the road with a sign telling partment, and he has them to stop. the best stories about Unfortunately, there are plenty of crazy people, people that see the flaggers and reHe explained Lome that when he's fuse Lostop. rn this particular case, il directing traffic, he can alleviate Lrafseems that the driver of the SUV was fic build-up in intersections faster just not paying attention to the road, than traffic lights, yet people still yell
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DidtheSUS BiteOffMore Thon They Could Chew WithCostly Concert? DAVID MILLER
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tention to student unemployment and life such as funding clubs and assoallow poor students to have a good ciations." he dust had barely settled on the time. "The decisions that were made Student Union Society's annual These arc honorable intentions, across the board frbm the beginning concert, Disorientation 2009, when but barring money from sponsorship of the process...right up to and includthe Vice-President Academic, Chel- deals, SUS is unlikely to make much ing the decision to make it a free event sea Lillbcck, dram11tic11lly "resigned" of that $l00,000 back: Now that might for students were all based entirely in the pages of the Abbotsford Times, be okay for the students who attended on what would be the most beneficial Abbotsford News and Chilliwack and had a good time but the other to students," responded SVS commuProgress. 75 percent of the st~1dentpopulation nicaions adrninistrator, Jhim 'Rurwell. "I can no longer continue to be part could feel differently. Whether that ''All of it. Not one decision was based of an organization that puts its finan- will translate into greater ire being on anything other than the ultimate cial health at risk in order to throw a directed at SUSremains to be seen. benefit of the students and anyone 'n1e 2006 disorientation ran over that says otherwise. 'n1ey're wrong. one night free party in the form of a concert named Disorientation," her budget from $60,000 to $120,000. ll's that simple.'' Unfortunately, it isn't that simple, statement read. Barely any of it was made back and Although we do not have the final the turnout was less than this year's Good intentions don't always equate numbers, around 2000 people turned event. Many were angry, yet the fol- to good judgments and the students up at Disorientation to see Finger lowing election turnout was still piti- will be better served if SUS honestly .Elevenand co. at the Abbotsford En- ful, and the people who organized the accounts for any mistakes made. tertainment & Sports Centre. SUS is event stayed in SUS. They probably Lillbeck's claim that the money claiming the event was a success, of deserved to be booted out as, through diverts funds away from supporting sorts. The 2000-person attendance their negligence, they let the event students is hyperbole. As an executive would make it the largest turnout in run over budget. At least this board she should know that the money for the event's history, but considering went in knowing that the event would Disorientation won't affect money for the costs this is a Pyrrhic victory. COSL them $100,000. Clubs & Associations or emergency According to Lillbeck, the initial The Student Union Society isn't student loans. budget for the event was $100,000. committli,g to any comment until afAlready students are worried the 1he majority of these costs were sup• ter a board meeting on October 2nd. costs of Dls-o will drain money from posed to be mitigated by ticketing A meeting that the Cascade was invit- Clubs & Association funding requests sales (students had to pay $15) and ed to attend last week nod is also, co- (simple answer: No, they are already considering the popularity of the acts incidentally, the same date as Chelsea set). and the location the Student Union Lillbeck's resignation. This meeting The bottom line ls that SUS'sbotSociety thought that they could make will probably shed light as to why she tom line won't be affected by Disorithe event revenue neutral. Unfortu- felt she had Loresign so publicly. entation and no other services that nately, It didn't turn out that way. The only response SUS has offered SUSprovides will be affected. With just a few weeks to go before so far is a strong rebuttal to Lillbeck's Whether it was a good use of stuthe concert, SUSevaluated ticket sales claim that the event "[diverted] valu- dent money ls up in the air, and we'll and realized that students weren't able funds away from helping those know more when the final numbers buying tickets. They could have made that continue to struggle with costs start coming out in the next few the decision to cancel the event but of attending post secondary educa- weeks. they decided instead to make it free to tion during tough economic times students. According to SUSpresident, and contributes to a lack of funding ·,~1t'lftf..1n~ t~iNOwaJ ...•MAMtaw• ..t •to eRlrnnce oilier nven'ues,oftitudent • • -i1•~F·- 'r.i' "{\,· ~• ..~,;--..,- ••• ., .• ••·w°I~
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to get to and from the university will have to compete with drivers trying to gel to and from the AE&SC, To add to the traffic problems around UFV, there is a lack of parking at the arena. I don't quite understand how U FV plans to keep spectators from parking on campus during classes. Last summer, UFV allowed spectators Lo park In some of our lots, and gave students free parking in the remaining lots. One solution Is ensuring that everyone coming into the university parking lots has UFV identification. ITowcver, this would prevent visitors from finding parking, and people picking students up may not have student identification. This semester, now that the campus is full and the parking lots are packed, parking al UFV will be difficult to manage. Construction is giving the university a few hundred additional parking spots, bul it's still nol enough for all the cars coming to UFV.'lhe UPnss is supposed to help alleviate our parking woes, bul it will take a while shorter. "!he problem will only get for the affects to be felt. In Lhcmeanworse now that the Abbotsford Enter- time, we're all going to have to try to tainment and Sports Centre (AE&SC) keep our tempers in check. has opened next door. Students trying
DeadbeatDad Goes Free BRITTANY WEISNERbelievable. Nol maller how long the SPORTS & I IEALTR EDITOR children were In the car, he should uring the Agrifair this August a 26-year-old father left his two young children (aged 2 years and 4 months) in his car while he went to have drinks In the temporary flat Pig Saloon. He left the children .in the car with the doors locked and all the windows rolled up during that heat wave in Abbotsford this summer. The temperature was 20 degrees cekius by the time the children were found. A woman alerted the police a~er she heard the man telling others at the bar that he needed to check on his kids at 12:30AM. 'Ihe police followed the man to his minivat1 In a nearby lot where they found the two children wailing, and it seemed that they had soiled themselves. Paramedics were promptly called, and the children were taken to the hospital and treated for dehydration. They were then taken by Ministry of Children and Family Development officials. At the time the potential charges Included abuse, assault and/or neglect of children. However, the Abbotsford police will not be recommending charges against the father, because they were not able to establish how long the children were in the vehicle. The seven week investigation and witness Interviews did not provide su lficienl information to warrant charges. The Ministry of Children and Family Development Officialsarc going to monitor the situation, and have le~ the children In the temporary custody of family members. Since there was no record of the length of time the children spent in the car, they claim they cannot charge the man. However, that seems un-
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A Festival for All Cultures Abby Fest Promotes Multiculturalism intheValley APRIL HODSON about the cultural or religious group
CONTRIBUTORthat each outfit came from and Inforn September 26th Abby Fest, the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival, rocked the new Entertainment and Sports Center in a global way. Featuring music and dance, delicious food, activities for the kids and booths packed with information about different countries around the world. 1his free (except for parking), annual event even had a fashion show featuring outfits from all over the world. The place was packed with both people and fun. 'Ihe aim of this event was to increase awarenessof Multiculturalism. TI1eorganizers feel that this will help build and sustain trust and mutual respect in our diverse culture. Bypro• moting multiculturalism they hope to encourage racial harmony and understanding. Also they hope to give citizens a sense of cultural identity and allow those with a cultural identity already to keep them. It gives us all a chance to celebratethe traditions of other cultures ln a fun festival set• ting. The stage was full of entertainment. Th.etcwas a fashion show where ethnic outfits were shown off.The MC even provided a bit of information
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mation about the outfit itself and how, where and why it was worn. 'Therewas music from many cultures as well as dancing from Celtic, Bhangra, Ukrni• nian and Chinese traditions. For those who wanted to learn more about the origin of the dancers there were booths with information about many of the cultures. These booths included simple information such as where the cultures were from and what their flag looked like as well as more in depth material such as day to day living in that lifestyle. If the posters did not answer all of your questions someone, often dressed In traditional clothing, was there ready to help. lt was an excellent opportuni• ty to learn about life around the world and to learn how people from other cultures live here. The festival was very well done. The empty ice rink was an excellent indoor setting for the celebration. The bleacherswere nice, providing seating for the stage and a place to enjoy your meal. Speaking of food, the arena smelled delicious! lt tasted great too, of course; though, the scent of the food wafting about the arena could have made anyone hungry.
There was something in it for the kids as well.A children's area featured colouring, face painting, clowns that made very Impressive balloon creatures and a bouncy castle. Most notably there was a game for which involved filling out a passport with
signatures from different cultures; If the spots were all signed the ballot could be entered to win a prize. The only complaint about the event itself was that there were a lot of booths from companies and businesses, which were not really keeping
with the mulllcultural theme, This is a slight oversight, especially since the event wasfree and the bills had to be paid somehow. Overall, the event was success, and will likely continue Lopromote multiculturalism In the years Locome.
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nly in one artist medium can a character pogo sticking while eating oatmeal in voice class actually seem funny. TI1eatre sports is certainly one of the stranger performing arts, and Friday's show al UFV Easl by the Vancouver Theatre Sports League was no exception. 1he scenes ranged from hilariously witty to downright weird- at one point, everyone was literally laughing too hard to even hear what the performers were saying. As could be expected, a significant amount of audience participation was involved.The audience served as a collective Drew Carey (circa Whose Line is it Anyway?), giving scene suggestions and occasionally serving as human props. Of course, the downside to this is that Drew Carey did a much better job. Twohundred people all yelling cues resulted more often in confusion than a great scene. Don't get me wrong, a lot of the scenes were pretty funny- however, the audic;ncc was not. The audience-free performances were really the best ones, although trying to explain how looking for a Doberman with a pineapple in a gnome pub was hilarious really isn't easy. Youhad to be there. Possibly the best performance was the Shakespearean rendition
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preciation, or to raise money and awareness for missions work. The Mennonite culture is heavily Influenced by the Christian faith, and so making quilts can be seen as blessing the poor as the Bibleasks. 111eRalll people come from the [ndla-Paklslan region. TI1elrtextiles show a loveof color and are heavily Influenced by the colors and shapes of the desert. The woven tcxLi!cs a re used for not only blankets but turbans, mats and arc sometimes hung In the home they are typically saved for weddings, dowries and gills. They are made using scrnps of fabric from old clothing; sometimes a piece uf fabric will he saved for years until the "right" project comes along.
This tradition is passed on from mother to daughter. Although each culture Is vastly different and from various places in the world, it is inspiring to sec each one showcased alongside the other and sec the ways in which they arc diffcrcnl and also the ways in which they are similar. All these textiles arc a hugepart of the given cultures, representing aspects of their values and spirituality; but also all made by the women of these cultures. ·111eexhibit is really hip, and the Reach Itself is a grcal venue. Tf you haven't been there yet, make a point of going. Admission is free which is not a had price for some great tirl and cultural awareness.
ers tried very hard to incorporate local themes, which mostly worked In this case but unfortunately later resulted in a hotriblc song about the great smell of corn). Of course, Improv-style the story escalated into the building of the "Mount of Para" being the cause of World War 11(and constructed by Abbotsford slaves, no less), but it really ended up being quite witty ("I shall do it twice!'' "J do thee one better- fricel").I don't blame you if you don't believeme. In addition to the show, there was also a workshop beforehand by the leader of the troop, Michael Robinson. Robinson has taught many students (Including Cate Blanchett) and has worked with Whose Line Ts It Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles, in addition to acting on stage, film and television (even appearing on Lost!). Using a variety of exercises, Robinson taught young UFV actors to think on their feet, make connections, support the other actors and, most important of all, to use their Imaginations. Hopefully ILwon't be long unlil our own UFV students are putting on their own lmprov shows. Until then, you'll Just have to wall until next year lo catch TI1eatresports again or Just watch 1·eruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway.
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Inter·viewWith Jaeryeung Nam PAUL BRAMMER
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aeryeung (Jae) Nam is a 46-year old South Korean artist whose work has been exhibited on three continents - North America, Asia, and Europe. Nam studied art at Dongduc Uni• versity in Seoul, and received the 'Korean Young Artist' award in 1983, followed by the 'Korean Contemporary Art Award' in 1981, but it wasn't until 2000 that her work was shown outside of Asia, in Barcelona, at the 'Spain Embassy lnvitatlon'. Her work has been exhibited twice at UFV, once in Abbotsford, and in Chilliwack in 2005. According to Visual Arts Instructor Chris Friesen, Nam's latest exhibit, "A Communication Tool For Mass Media", has "brought many references and allusions to her central themes of mass media and culture ... Nam uses [painting) to ...comment on an industry ..." "However, It Is not newsrooms, televisions and printing processes [that] Nam is focusing on, but rather the individual expression this medium can facilitate and how it can communicate to a larger audience".
Doyoualways approach yourworkfroma human perspeclive? Of course. 1he human aspect (in relation] to society.
Whyareyouso inleresled in thehuman ospecl? Didyouhovea cerloin experience tho! influenced you? Good question. When I was In university I was working for some lower-income person ... And I really feel at that time that nobody take care of them. So during ... university, I got some skill at drawing or painting, and, 'One day I want to work for society, and let them know some victim is there.' So h{1wcan I make them appear to society? So, consequently, I am 46 years old, and I'm starling! I cannot be a big person. Fundamentally, internet, mass media, they can work for them in the right way. So mcd ia and human beings [with] art can fix [the world].
Soyouhavohapo? [My work] is hope. Or a warning.
Whal draws you10makepieces aboutmoss media, andthemodern world? !Mass media] is about the channel to society for communication between ... people. And now journalists can make [negative) articles, news and TV programs. Arc we the victims or the predators of this mass media?
Areyourpieces always hopeful? Hope, of course. Hopefully! 1 prefer for society [to] recognise who we are, and become good to people. TI1at Is my hope.
Doyoudisagree withcommercial art?
Doyoubelieve thingslikerhelnlernel are I think Starbuck's; McDonald's, big goodthings orbad? company, if they work for something Sometimes fhuman beings] are I very much victims, so I want to protect them from the media ... l cannot fix all of the world. But l wish to be part of some protection or warning to
for human beings, it's more powerful. My point of view Is [that] It doesn't matter. Big, huge powers of society making lots of money, it doesn't matter. TI1ebig focus is, what are they doIng to society? If somebody wants to
buy [my art] and put them in a good place for human beings, definitely I would like to sec them ... I would like to sec that. So my paintings should be in a good place. So, big companies, if they use my paintings in some good way... definitely I would like to.
draw and paint about myself. But not right now. Some [of the exhibits] are my own personal objects, but it's not a big issue. Later on, instead of older typewriter, I will drnw lthcl computer. And later on, instead of fthc] camera, I will use very technical machine, instead of this older stuff. So I will keep talking out to society.
a lotoflimeontheInternet orwatching TV? Yes, I do! ... [to get some] Influence. Does yourartdrainyouremolions?
Sometimes I get some feelings... I mind about the boys and girls. ln Canada, [there are] not really much Doyoualways frylodosomething newwith hurt people. But, outside Canada, in Yes, very much. It's what I can do, youror!? America, China, Korea. In my focus, in my age. I can find a lot of bad influence [that Yes, something new. New because makes us] confused. Does yourarrreveal something aboutyour- new generation, boys and girls are self? growing up, and I want to get in touch Is youroverallmessage oneof loveor with them. If I draw older stuff, they hole? l am 46 years old. Before 43, 1 did don't really understand what [I) am What I can do, that's my big focus. not [say what l had to say] to society. doing, but, if I draw something new, l had a wllllng[ness] to do, but I had technical, !Pods. It's all about mass Keep going [with this] work ... One no Idea.lam Just a normal, small per- media, channel. So, I'm gonna draw day, once In a while, some person gets son. What can I do? l have no power. continuously for the new generation. some strength from this, hopefully. l But, over middle age, I found a good can't Influence everybody. way to talk to society. So... before 40, I Your artisaboutmossmodia. Doyouspond
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Off his album Friendly Fire, which chronicles one the nastiest break-ups I'd care to be involved in, this track finds Sean channeling his famous dad. Fortunately, Sean is more than just a shadow; the song builds on his heritage until it ultimately becomes something different, more closely resembling a Syd Harrett outtake than it docs anything in Lennon's catalog.
CreamTalcs of Brave Ulysses How 1yearn for the days when it was cool to write songs about ancient history. When did wining replace battling monsters? Why? Either way, content aside, this track masterfully dances through instrumental movements like a true Greek myth, which is equally as captivating as its muse.
Ah Green Day, what has become of ye, who were once so lazy and aimless? Now, you've gotten all political, but your music, well it blows. "Longview" was Green Day's first major label single and most people should know it, but these days I find it's harder to find someone who doesn't think American Idiot is their first al· bum. You may not like Green Day now, or never did, but if you grew up when I did, this song should make a lot sense.
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Oh yes, instant hipster cool awaits those who drive their jalopy around whilst listening to Beck. Few songs can beat this, except maybe ''Loser". Try slip• ping it into your mix at your next stand around and be ironically cool/da nee ironically party, you'll be the least cool/most cool kid there, whichever is best. For the rest of us, we are left to revel in the sick beats and weird sampling procured by Beck at the height of is cool. Hell yes!
One of the Monk's strokes of true genius, this track hails from his album, Monk's Dream. It is instantly accessible, even to those who aren't generally fans of jazz, a single repeated riff moves between instruments and is repeated throughout the piece, really tying the song together. lhe solos .are passionate and well played, making "Bright Mississippi" a warm and inviting track for get-togethers as the nights grow colder.
Album Review
How the YYYeahs' New Album Really Blows .JENNIFER DELAMAR The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have done CONTRTBUTOR a 180-degree turn from disturbing
dresses and high heels dry-humping blinged-out white boys in a sleazy bar originality to complete and utter sell• come forcefully to mind. ew York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs and outs. Not even Gwen Stefanl's digresThe entire album really has only their infamous singer Karen O sion from ska to spandex jail outfits one song worth uploading onto an have been legendary in the alterna- is comparable to the extreme low Tt's iPod; "Dull Life"is upbeat and quirky, tive and indie rock scene since the Blitz has hit. No longer is the band reminiscent of a better time for, the release of their first album Fever to pioneering the rock scene- they're Yeah YeahYeahs (the track is, howevTellin 2003. Yet their newest album, now pandering to the club crowd with er, orgasm-howl free). There arc also It's Blitz, has gone from legendary to over-mixed, uninspired dance music. a few less-impressive but nice balHow a band can go from singing lads, "Little Shadow" and "Hysteric," flop. A lot of people have disliked the "Boy you're jusl a stupid bitch and where Karen O's hauntingly beautiful Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Fever to Tell is girl you're just a no good dick" to voice recalls her hit "Maps;"it's more raw, powerful and well, weird. Karen "Off, off, off with your head, dance, than likely one of the two songs wlll O not only howls, but also literally dance, dance 'til you're dead" (rinse show up on an indie 11lm,after the screeches, orgasms and growls from and repeat over and over and over character mindkssly fucks his best her inner source of wild girl-power; and over) defies comprehension. It friend then embarks on a long, soul her vocal hijinks are often too much had been obvious that Karen O had searching journey. The rest of the alfor the average listener (with the pos- been mellowing out afler Fever to Tell, bum, however, is right up there with sible exception of "Maps," Karen's but to her original fans Tt's Blitz can the horrible singles. The few songs one exceptionally low-key ballad that only be considered an act of treach- that attempt to be more in die rock feel managed to find its way onto Rock ery. "Heads Will Roll" and "Zero," the heavily inspired by Metric, and it all Band).This, of course, was what made two released singles from the album, still feels like someone overkilled the the YeahYeah Yeahsso groundbreak- are nothing but god awful. The spirit mix -it's so glossy the Disney channel ing and unique. Karen O had a genre that once defincd the band Is so lack- would be proud. all unto herself. ing the music can only be called insipIt's Blitz is just a waste of your So what the hell happened? id; images of half-drunk girls in short time.
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ConcertReview
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failed to get me going. Also, ince moving to B.C. from Man- Ben Harper (possibly the chester, one might say that I least rock and roll name ever have been leading less of a rock and conceived) tried to scream roll lifestyle. I don't really drink any a couple of times. lt didn't more, I quit smoking, I started going sound good. to the gym, and I've generally curbed Once the Relentless 7 were my bad habits and attempted to em- off stage, the excitement in bark on something resembling tem- the stadium began to ap• perance. proach fever pitch. When If I had seen Pearl Jam back in Pearl Jam sauntered onstage, Manchester a couple of years ago, I was elated to sc.:ethat Eddie chances are that I would have been Ve<lder was wearing a flandown the pub beforehand, having a nel shirt. Some things never pre-gig drink, before turning up at change. the arena slightly plastered, and proDespite being well into ceeded to drunkenly boogie my way their forties, Pearl Jam through the Seattle band's back cata- showed no signs of age, as they logue. ripped through a 27-song set, These days, however, things arc playing for over two hours. different. Bc.:forethe gig,I found my- The packed house welcomed self encamped in Tim Horton's with tunes old and new alike, and my buddy, trying not to scald the top the place was fairly rocking by of my mouth on a cup of coffee. Two the time the band ripped into middle-aged fellas to our left kept the old classic "Even Flow", ducking out to smoke joint~ on the which, despite my broad vostreet, and I looked on, unsure }Vheth- cabulary, I can only describe er I was suddenly feeling very old or as fucking amazing. very young. The new material was Nevertheless, booze or no booze, I well received, and sounded made it to GM Place in one piece, and remarkably exuberant and fresh, no claimed our seats only to find that we small feat for a band that has been gowere seated behind the stage. Imag- Ing for nigh on twenty years. It was ine my bewilderment when we were everything you wa~ted to see from treated to a sight, from the top tier, of a Pearl Jam gig - pretty much every the backs of the support band. song ended with a crescendo, before It took some getting used to, but, one of the band members took a runeventually, we reasoned that It was ning jump and slammed the last note better to be behind the stage and close home. In such image-conscious times, to the action than in front of the stage it's great to see a band who genuinely and at the other end of the stadium, enjoys rocking out and having a good where Pearl Jam would have appeared time. Begone, thick-rimmed glasses, like flannel-clad ants, ants I tell youl skinny Jean and cardigan wearing Once we'd acclimatized to this brigade! oddity, I came to terms with how borHalfway through the set, Veding the support group, Ben Harper der took the time to mumble his way and the Relentless 7, were. Granted, through a heartfelt dedication to Terry they tried to play something resem- Fox, which was rapturously received;
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a warrn moment in an otherwise rocking gig. When you go to a certain amount of concerts (especially performances by big bands), you get used to hearing the same platitudes which you're pretty sure were the exact same thing they said to the last city. However, when Vedder took the time to state that tonight felt like the first night of the North American tour, I'd like to think that it was genuine. lt seemed that bit more truthful when Eddie took a dig at his hometown, Seattle, where they'd just played two nights. He said that the band should move to Vancouver, but then we'd turn Into a shit city In five years as welll It was said with a grin, but It seems the band were less than pleased
by the reception in their hometown. Other cool moments included Vedder's claim that they felt like they'd won the Stanley Cup when they came out for the first encore, and also a reference to Chris Chelios, which I think must be a first at a rock concert. Our presence behind the stage was rewarded when Vedder announced to the front that they were going to turn round to play a song for the back, at which point, everyone around us went mental, and the band launched Into a cover of "Last Kiss". Favourites like "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" and the closing song, "Yellow Ledbetter", played with the house lights up, were met with howls of ap-
proval, but, for me, the finest track of the evening was the fifth encore, "Alive", from their first album, Ten. To say that the crowd went crazy is a gross understatement, as the clas• sic reverberated round GM Place like they'd never been away. As the band left the stage, Eddie Vedder seemed pretty reluctant to get off, repeatedly approaching the ml• crophone to thank us once again, and tell us that they'd be back next year. After we wove our way through the crowds outside GM Place, the general consensus between the drunk blokes and stoned students on the bus was that Pearl Jam effin' rocked. Without booze, weed, or even nlc• otine, I had to agree.
ConcertReview
The Wrecktals, Los Furios and Bones Daddies at Pub 340 Ska-punkrocks the pub on September18th LARRY PORTELANCE
sFAFF WRITER First up on the stage and already playing to a decent sized crowd were
tudded leather, skankin' and Pacific Pilsner were the underlying themes at the ska-punk show on a fall evening at Pub 340. The headliners were the Wrecktals and picking-It-up with them were the Bone Daddies and Los Furios. As all of the bands were hometown heroes, this show drew In a sizeable crowd from the get-go. It was certainly the place to be on that evening for fans of ska or punk. This show definitely set the bar high for the Wrecktals who were taking off for a tour ofBritish Columbia.
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the Bone Daddies. Definitely a skaInfluenced band, their sound also contains elements ofother genres. No• tably, an organ accentuated the synco• patlons of the Bone Daddies' ska-beat while a tenor sax floated around in the background. Sometimes this tenor sax would take the lead in some blistering solos. Well-dressed in dark suits, the aesthetic of the Bone Daddies seemed a bit apart from the Pub 340 clientele. however, it did not seem to matter to the punks who were already forming a mosh pit.
Next up were Los Furlos whose high paced music got people skankb1g In little to no time. Their second song was "Ghost Town" and this crowd pleaser was a treat to see live. TI1erels something about Los Furlos that echoes Montreal's Planet Smashers. The positive feelings oozed from the bumbling bass, guitars and horn section. This vibe was noticeably transmitted to the crowd as people really starting moving. While the vocalist chanted his lyrics it was difficult to not feed on the vibe Los Furios was laying down. Even though it was not their night to headline, Los Furios
Just about stole the show. Last up and cranking the amps were The Wrccktals. By this point most of the crowd had bellies full of liquid courage and mosh-pit induced fervour. While the pit was not the most dangerous to ever exist, standing anywhere near the stage was not for people who don't like their spaces infrl ngcd upon. At some points during the set, Matt Moron of Abbotsford's North or Die hopped up on stage to shout into the microphone while the ska-punk thumped along. For most in the crowd.whose Inhibitions were gone, this was probably a bit fuzzy.
Probably the saddest thing about the evening was that only Los Fu• ri.os seemed to have albums for sale. While purchasing a Los Furlos CD, the member from the Bone Daddies at the table mentioned that they would be releasing a new CD in the near future. It was very refreshing to see a venue fill up like that after seeing the way the Marltlmes treat their punk music in licensed establishments. For fans of ska/punk, keep your eyes open for any of these bands coming to a venue near you, it will definitely be worth your time and effort.
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DAVID MILLER work brimming with confidence and NEWS& OPINIONEDITOR conviction. While on previous works they exThe significance of the four Xs in hibited the weakness of rushing into the title of the third album by YouSay climaxes too fast and working at a Party! We Say Die! Is a mystery that pace that only suited live shows, the doesn't even last their first song. Over rhythm duo of bassist, Steve O'Shea, a bass groove the size of the Greater and drummer, Devon Clifford, steady Vancouver Regional District, singer their tempo, allowing their songs the Becky Nlnkovic boldly declares, opportunity to breathe more. 'Cosmic "there Is love in my heart." Wanship Avengers'(winner of the silNow,uttering such a phrase in mu- liest-song-title-competition) steadily sic is oft.enconsidered a crime against builds call-answer dynamics over humanity and for good reason. Love a mean fuzz-bass riff to unbearable is a concept that has been relentlessly tension. When released, the anthcbutchered in art, elevated to lofty mic response leaveshairs on end. One dream that can't match reality. Long such moment is satisfying enough yet has it been relegated to the realm of these moments occur throughout the the superficial or mocked by cynical album. hearts. In daring to make 'love' the Ninkovic's growth as a vocaltheme of their album, YSP!WSD!risk ist has reached an apex with XXXX, making fools of themselves if they moving between pain and confidence can't match their words with convic- with authority. Whether it be the tion. playful-punk of "Glory" or the NewYet by the time Nlnkovlc makes Order-ish "Dark Days" (perhaps the the aforementioned declaration such, highlight of the album. TI1eless said admittedly, cynical fears arc utterly the better. I'll leave It to you to enjoy), dispelled. With XXXX, the Abbots- Ninkovic weaves lyrical metaphor ford dance-punk outfit have tempered with the direct and delivers them their feverish instincts and created a both with gusto.
Keyboardist, Krista Loewen's backing vocals add an ethereal touch to several songs and her lead vocal duties on the affecting "Heart of Gold" showcase her formidable prowess as a singer. While a lot has been said about that four-letter word, it isn't uttered cheaply. 111efoundation of love in XXXX, is wrapped around moments of insecurity ("Loneliest Lunch") and dangling arpeggios of desperation ("XXXX/loyalty"). The authenticity that Ninkovlc gives these moments Is unsettling at times. A earlier press release from the band confirms that after the release
Lose All Time, they had reached
"a breaking point." That they have made It through such hard times Is a stunning achievement in itself, yet YSP!WSD!ave been able to harmonize their emotional maturity with
their growth as musicians. On music alone, XXXX is a formidable piece of work capableof tearing up any danccfloor, yet it is the emotional tenacity of the album that will pierce even the coldest of hearts.
AlbumReviews on the Fly
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The Informant Suits!Intrigue!Mustaches! APRIL HODSONcreating a mess of everything, and,
even though he did make a mess of CONTRIBUTOR everything, It was not because he acrom the beginning, when I no- cldently swallowed the microfilm or ticed the title included an excla- some other horrible spy blunder like mation point, I knew I was going to that. Instead, an unexpected line of like this movie. The Tnfomumt! is a events kept me guessing. This was a quirky crime drama based on a true very likable development and kept the story about Mark Whitacre (Matt Da- story full of surprises. mon), a biochemist in the corn indus2he informant! is Steven Sodertry, who becomes an informant (I) for bergh's newest film after directing the FBI. This wholesome, ambitious Erin Brockovich and Ocean's.11and and na'ive Informant (!) ends up be- its sequels.You'dthink that the "whisIng more than the FBI bargained for tle blower" plot might be taken on in as they investigate the price fixing of a similar way to Erin Brockovlchbut corn based products. it was instead done in the goofiestway The movie is not really what I possible. The movie is shot '70s style expected. I thought it would be a with psychedelic font, chipper backcomedy about a dopey informant (!) ground music and a very retro mousfumbling about making mistakes and tache perched on Matt Damon's face,
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appointed by this. And even the crime drama part of it isn't really keeping you on the edge of your scat; it is, again, very subtle. But this is likely because it deals with corporate crimes with none of that CSTcrap. However, because it is a funny and subtle crime
drama, it is very unique. Those who find it boring probably only Iind it so as a result of misplaced expectations, leaving the marketing of the movie to blame. If you come in with an open mind and Ignore what the commercials said, you'll probably like it.
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CloudyWith a Chance of M~eatballs edy. It takes great writing to make the climax of such an action-packed film contingent upon the ability of a noncomputer user to email a file to Flint's cell phone. It also contains tons of superb subtle humour, such as in one scene where Neapolitan Ice cream Is spread across an entire slreet, with scores of children doing face-first snow angels in the chocolate and vanilla flavours, and only one child in the strawberry section. 1l1e film also points a few fingers directly and well-deservedly at our culture, not Just in terms of our un• healthy obsession with Junk food, but also with issues pertaining to genetically modified foods, and even more importantly, our unbelievably vast amounts of wasle and excess. The town resorts to flinging the leftover food into a gigantic heap held back from the town by a dam, with the sloJOEL SMART relate to, and provides an Insightful gan, "Out of sight, out of mind." CONTRIBUTORdichotomy with the parenting style The falling food In Cloudyhas an of the local action-hero police officer, Intriguing way of bringing the true lthough the basic plot of C.loudy who expresses an abundance of affec- character out of all those involved. With a Chance of Meatballsis tion for his young son. The mayor begins gaining weight Imover-the-top and visually exciting, it When the town's sardine industry mediately after the first food shower, contains several nuanced and touch- goes belly up, Flint believeshis newest symbolizing his obsession and greed. ing storyllnes which nol only give the invention can save the town, and per- Tim further recedes into his strugTHE GIANTHAMSTERTOPOWERYOURHOMEISN'T ONE, animated film a base in reality, but in haps more importantly to Flint, im- gling tackle-shop, alienated by the The issues of sustainability,climate change and energy conservation many ways even surpass its spectacu- press his father. It does not take long changing shape of the town. Flint affect us all. Andat BCHydro,we believethe agents of change for lar scenes depicting enormously sized for his Invention to impress the town becomes more and more drawn in by tomorroware the youth of today.So, if you're between 13and 24 food falling from the sky. when It begins dropping burgers from the need for acceptance, which has its and have ideas about energy sustainability,we want to hear them Flint Lockwood is a socially iso- the sky, and soon the fame-obsessed flaw foreshadowedearly by the town's in an essay or video.Youcouldwin one of four $2,500prizes! lated nerd and failed inventor livi_ng mayor has ideas of using it to increase has-been hero, "Baby Brent" who was Tellyour friends about it and they can vote for youonline! in SwallowFalls, n small fishing town tourism. once the mascot for the SwallowFall's in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Flint's relationship with visiting booming sardine industry - and who Much to his father's chagrin, Flint's weathergirl Sam Sparks is also re- is left struggling for an identity. VISIT INVENTTHEFUTURE.CA inventions always seem to end in freshing, perhaps most so in a scene Though Cloudy With a Chanceof catastrophe, such as when a robotic- where Flint encourages Sam to under- Meatballs will likely not be remem• BChydro m legged television he builds runs off go a "reverse makeover" in which she bered as a classic like Toy Story, and leaving a wake of damage. His father, puts on her glasses and puts her hair although it does not accurately repreTim, wishes he would give up his In a bun to reclaim her inner-nerd, sent the children's book on which it is dream of becoming an Inventor, and much to the dismay of the superficial based, it does combine cleverly-writwork In the family-ownedtackle shop. news company she works for. ten humour, larger-than-life action, ing messages that make it more than be forewarned, you will need an exThis strained relationship between faWhile Cloudydoes deal with some exceptional character development, worth the price of admission. tra-large popcorn to make it through ther and son will be easy for many to heavy topics, It ls very much a com- and several worthy, thought-provokCatch this one in 3D if you can, but this one!
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corn thatIsaged Inoakcasks. Strangely, !hename focus isonbeerbutwhyshouldn't weinclude wine ofthisalcohol changes byregion. InCanada, wecall drinkers too? If you are In the mood for saluting the It "rye"; In Scotland, It's called "scotch whisky", and Libra:September23 - October 22 Deutschland then go for a Gewurztraminer, Bacchus, Is distinguished by the grains that were used In the My sincerest apologies dear Libra! Kerner, Lem berger (Ifyou're Intoreds) orgood old blend-"single maltscotch" Ismade ofJustmalt lhis is yet another week that you will ccpt it. (lhcy arc just trying to rid you Riesling. Taurus: April 20 - May 20 There's always Black Tower, thatoldGerman barley, whereas "blended scotch" isamix ofmalt not be participating in between the of your denim on denim habit!) This week you will feel slightly destandby butwhynottrysomething local Inthose barley andgrain; InIreland andtheUnited States It's pressed. In order to cheer yourself up sheets action. I advise you to invest in varieties, allofwhich canbefound IntheOkanagan called "whiskey"; andInKentucky, it'scalled "boureat plenty of sausage, it is Oktoberfest some helpful tools ... Valley, 8thGeneration Vineyards, Justoffthemain bon", The different grains give thewhiskies different Aquarius:January20 - February 18 highway inSummerland (and tobefound inVOA flavours, butattheheart, it'sallthesame stuff. after all. Prost! across theland) produces fourvintages of Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 A beautiful, wonderful vixen will en- stores an'06,an'07and'OS andalateharvest. Monhollon Begin recording every 21st number ter your life. Unfortunately this wom- Riesling: Gemini: May 21 - June20 hasItsowndistinct characteristics andeachis Work hard to get laid, your lover may that you come across from Tuesday at an of your dreams may, in fact, only Each 2ozwhisky (orscotch whiskey, orrye) worth a try, why don't you? ¼ ozSweet Vermouth be slightly upset with you, so now noon until Friday at midnight. When exist In your dreams. finished compile the numbers, the you must try to get back in their good bitters Beer: Oktoberfest, andIkinda Jumped thegunby 3-5dropAngoslura pattern you sec is the key to your des- Pisces:February19 - March20 Shake with ice, then strainintoa martini glass. graces. talking about Heffewelzen andWeisse (wheat) beers. tiny. Stcsll I This week will be emotional for you, Ah, withacherry. whatfolly, ..orwasIt?Take thatknowledge Garnish you will realize that there Is no way andaddtoIttheknowledge Sneaky Pote Cancer:June21- July22 ofLager. Invented In Lager means storage, referring tothe l ozwhisky (orscotch orryeorbourbon) Watch your steps very carefully on Sagittarius:November22 - Pecem- that Nickclback and Chad Kroeger Germany, storage required forproper fermentation. In Wednesday afternoon; be especially ber 21 are going anywhere, anytime soon. extra l ozKahlua these beers arealsoknow as"helles", If careful to not allow anything black to Very lucky week for you! Gamble your We all weep with you. Rely on your Germany 3ozmilk they are light, Dunkel for darker beers and Bock is cross your path. heart out; you are sure to win! old friend, Jack Daniels, Much good Pour overintoa rocks glossoverlee.Stir. thestrongest variety. Offshoots ofalltheseInclude wlll come of this ... Na Zdravl! Pllsners (Invented InBohemia, themodern Czech Rocky Mountain BearFucker shooter Leo: July23- August 22 Capricorn: December 22 - January Republic andDortmunder. Sowhere does thisall Besolemylovely friends. Andremember, donot leave ½ oz Irish Whisky At the grocery store this week, you 19 you? Well forOktoberfest, tryandfindsome a gypsy tobescornful; wehavecurses. Weisse will see a tall, dark and handsome Someone close to you will offer you cause bier(Hacker-Pschorr, Okanagan Springs), but ½ ozRye ¼ 02 Tequilo stranger. Do not pursue! He Is dis• advice, despite your reservations; acthere's noproblem drinking anylager-style beer, as -------------------------------------------1 theyallgenerally come from German decent. Ifyou ¼ ozVodka wanttobesure, tryLowenbrau (helles), Czechvar ShakewithIce,thenpourIntoa twoozshot (PIisner), Dab(Dortmunder), Beck's Dark (Dunkel bier) gloss. orHolstein (Bock) Whiskey Ismade from fermented mashed grain or Aries: March21 - April 19 Beware of the color orange, this week it will bring you much bad luck.
The Fornication Conversation The Power Struggle VIRGINIA SLIMSers. that's
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find that many people, Including myself, tend to channel a bit of the ol' Harvey Dent when entering into a new relationship. Instead of flipping a coin, however, we ask that magical little question that nobody wants to answer: "So...how many people have you slept with?" Eight small words that when strung together can destroy a relationship or cast personas that are hard to shed. No matter how you mentally prepare yourself for that number...lt always seems to affect the power dynamics, however subtly. As a fairly aggressive person who owns ropes and a whip, I musL admit that my dominatrix goes into hidIng when I'm "out-numbered" so to speak. When my lover spews out a number that blows mine out of the water, I can't help feeling like the inexperienced one in the relationship. This leads to me taking a lot Jess risks between the sheets, and generally sticking Lothe submissive role. It's not so cut and dry, though. As someone who loves to take a V-card every now and again, I also must ad• mit that the best sex I've had has been with the most experienced of my lov-
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... X... P... ER...;.T pericnce will lead to quality, I've slept with some who claimed high numbers yet failed to deliver on the big 0. So, what to do, darlings, what to do? Well, let's meander through the possible scenarios. 1. You> Him/Her: Depending on how big the gap is, you could feel like the experienced lover about to rock the Kasbah; or you could feel like a bit of a whore. But darlings, if I could bestow one piece of wisdom upon you, any lover who makes you feel dirty or guilty isn't worth your time. Talk about your sexual history together and If you two can't get over the difference, cut your losses. Don't ever stick with someone who makes you feel bad about yourself. {A note to the low-numbered partner: let it go and enjoy your time together. Bringing it up in conversation will not bode well for you at all.) 2. Him/Her > You: Here's where your inner sex-god(ess) may retreat into hiding. Don't let this happen lovers, for you may fall into a role that's tough to break out of. If your partner wants to sleep with you, it's because (s)he finds you sexually attractive. Simple as that. Don't let your confidence vanish. Start out where you feel comfortable, and then work your way
back Into your usual sexual personality, Don't let that number shake you, It can make you feel like a drop In the bucket, though. I get it. So, if you really like this person, talk to them and make sure you're both on the same page. See where you stand, (A note to the high-numbered partner: the more you tell your lover that (s)he's beautiful in whatever way you can, the more (s)he'll loosen up in bed. A complimented lover is a confident lover.) There's always the question of when to reveal the number, or when to ask your lover for his/hers. It's a tricky situation indeed. On the one hand, the smart lover should know that his/her partner is clean. On the other hand ...it's an awkward question to ask that can open a can of worms. There really is no easy way to instigate this conversation, and many don't wish to kiss and tell. My advice to you, poppets, wifl differ depending on the seriousness of the situation. If it's casual sex, or a pseudo-relationsh Ip of sorts, enjoy the moment and try not to complicate things. Make sure you're not about to catch something, but don't pry. You'll run the risk of building unnecessary tension. However, if you're entering into a serious relationship, chances are that your partner's curious too. Try bringing It up playfully, and remember not to judge a lover by his/ her past. It's all about communication, my dears. Sex Is no fun unless your mind is at case about the one you're with.
OK, Oktoberfest revelers, youneedtoeatsomething withallthatbeer, whynotmake something authentl· cally German? Potato salad (you have therecipe still, don't you?), pretzels (thebigkind!) andbollyour white Bratwurst (don't forget coarse grain mustard, aGerman must(ard( ...ha!))) areallexcellent choices. German food Issimple andeasy, nottomention delicious. There areafewtwists andgimmicks though, soherearetworecipes toguide youthrough twoof thetrickier tastes: Swineschnitzel andBraised Red Cabbage withBacon WIENER SCHNITZEL l porktenderloin, aboutl l/4 pounds 1/2cupflour 2eggs,beaten 2cupsbreadcrumbs, preferably ponko Solt,totaste Ground blackpepper, totaste I cupvegetable, corn,orconolo oil themontothesurface loformonevencool. l lemon, slicedorculintowedges, forgarMeanwhile, in a large,heavyskillet,heat theoilovermedium-high heat.Whentheoll nish Adjust theovenracktothemiddle posillon ishot(about4 minutes), carefully lay2 cutlets andheattheovento250degrees. Cutthepork ln theskilletandfry,pressing downonthem tenderloin crosswise into4 pieces ofequalsize. occasionally witha wide, heatproof spatulato SetI piece ona sheetofplastic wrap,cover with helppromote evenbrowning. Whenthe flrst a second sheetofwrap,andusea mealpounder sideis deepgoldenbrownandcrisp,about2 ortheflatbollom ofa small,heavyskilletto 1/2minutes, usetongstogently turnthecutlets pound themootintoa cutlet6 to7 lnchos long, over.Reduce theheatlomedium, andcontinue 4 to5 inches wide,and1/2inchthick.Setthe frying inthosamemanner untiltheothersideis cutletasideandrepeattheprocess withthere• deepgolden brown, about21/2minutes longer. maining pork. Using thetongs,gentlyremove thecutlets toa andplacein the Have onhand3 shallow dishessuchaspie platelinedwithpapertowels platesorshallow soupbowls, Placetheflourin warmoven. one,thebeateneggsina second, andthebread Allow theoilIntheskillet torecover Itsheat crumbs Inthethird.Seasonbothsidesofeach fora moment andfrytheother2 cutlets inthe cutletliberally withsaltandpepper and,work• somemanner, adjusting theburner asnecessary ingonecutletal a lime,dredgebothsidesin iitheoiloverheats orbegins toscorch. Transfer theflour,shakeoffexcess, thendipbothsides thethirdandfourthcutlets toa platelinedwith intotheeggs(holdthecutletabove thedishfor papertowels andletdrainfora moment. a moment toallow excess eggtodripoff),then Serve allthecutlets aloncewitha garnish of drodgebothsidesin breadcrumbs, pressing lemon slices orwedges.
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Campus Recreation:Get Involvedand in Shape! to students is that the Student Life JENNIFER DELAMAR
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laying fit is one of the biggest challenges as a student with a large percentage of lime spent in class, studying and at work, Regular exercise Is an essential that is too often ignored, especially for students in their early to mid-twenties who arc discovering the lack of their teenage metabolisms {now McDonalds and 7/J 1 slurpccs, believe it or not, make you fat).· For some, making the time is a challenge; for others, trying out for sports teams and working out in public gyms arc daunting.Little known
(located in University Jlouse) offers a program designed to meet these very needs. Campus Recreation, coordinated largely by student work-studies, is cost-ellcctive, located conveniently on campus, and available to everyone. Carlos Vidal, this year's Campus Rec Manager and a fellow student, explains "people don't know that we have sports teams that you don't have lo try out for, that are co-cd and available to all students to just have fun." The intramurals consist of a mix of students from all levels. Competition is good-spirited and the atmosphere
easy-going. This semester there are three leagues: Indoor Soccer, 3 on 3 Basket• ball and Dodgcball. Though soccer is full, there are still spots left for basketball and dodgeball. Sign-up at Uhousc for small fee. If you can't commit to a league, there are also one-day tournaments, such as the dodgcball tournament planned for November 21st. Yosu is offered as well on 'lhursdays from 9am-10am, $5 drop-In or $30 for IO classes. Student Life also runs SOLAR (Student Outdoor Life and Recreation) wh lch provides a variety of
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aving the Olympics In Vancouver and Whistler next year will, if all goes well, bring a myriad of benefits to the outlying areas, not least Abbotsford. Despite being some seventy clicks from the city, Abbotsford will be swept up by Olympic fever, which should culminate in the passage of the Olympic torch through the city on its way Loits destination at the Games. l fowevcr, there is more to Abbotsford's involvement in the Winter Olympics - the Russian figure skating team, widely regarded as the finest figure skaters in the world, and the hot favourites to scoop all three Figure Skating golds next February, will be staying in, and training in, Abbotsford. Not only that, but one of UFV's own students and employees will be the Cummunity llost for the Russian team. Alicia Tjutjunnik, a fourth-year Communications and Business stu• dent, was picked for the illustrious position. 1he team arrives on the first of February, and will stay in Abbotsford until they make the trip to Vancouver on the seventeenth. '!hey will train at the Abbotsford Sports and Entertainment Centre. Tjutjunnik, despite struggling with a nasty head cold, is enthused about the opportunity of rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the world of figure skating, "l am very honoured to present the Russian figure skaters ... They're coming from February 1st to 17th ...1hey have a scheduled practice at the Ab botsford Recteation Centre that will be open to the public ...also, there will be an opening ceremony where the whole community will be invited to the preview." lclor those of you out there who, like me, arc ignorant of what kind of training regimen the Russian skaters will be on, rest assured that it will be intense to say the least. "3 to 4 times a d;iy ltrniningl, each one to two hours, roughly I think they will have six to eight hours a day training." And here I was thinking that nn hour at the gym every other day was back-breaking work. Tjuljunnik's position involves organising the team of volunteers that will chaperone the skaters, "All the volunteers who would like to help out, I will be co ordinating them. I will be the first contact for anything, and arrange any rides ...bccause [the team) might like to go shopping or watch a movie ...for each athlete there will be one vo\untcer assignccl....trying to accommodate all their 1ne~ds, andi try,
teer group." 111addition, she will be, "the translator [for the team]." The terms of the position demand that Tjutjunnik be prepared at all hours of the day to provide her services for the team, "I will be available 21/7 for them ... it depends how much the team needs me ...because, as a community, we want to ...make them feel good and welcome thcm ...so they can get ready for the competition.We want to make sure that they're very successful." As for the numbers, "on the team wlll be 12, plus all the trainers, nutritionists, doctors, the president of the Russia,) fedcration ...there are goir1g to be around 29 people all together.'' Due to the magnitude of the Olympics, and the intense competition between countries, the majority of the training sessions wiJI be kept under wraps from Joe Public, "l11ere's only going to be certain times that the public can watch ...and there's only going to be certain amounts of people that can watch." After the team has left Abbots• ford, they will stay "at the Olympic Villagc ...in the Village, every country has their own house, and each country has their own parties ar)d evcr)tS going on." 'r1)e Russian team won all three Figure Skating golds at the Winter Olympics in Torino in 2006, and, although the team has not been fi. nalised yet, as the national selectiun process has not been finalised, one name will certainly be top of the list; that of arguably the brightest star in the Russian firmament of figure skat• ers • Evgeni Plushenko. A~cr the 200G Winter Olympics, Plushenko left the amateur skating scene, citing that he was ''tired of skating for the benefit of the state." However, that self-imposed exile did not last long, and the skating superstar ls once again in the mix, and, at the relatively young age of 27, will be hotly-tipped to sweep aside all competition In Vancouver. Tjutjunnik was elated at the prospect of such world-renowned athletes coming to Abbotsford. "I'm very excited for this opporlu n it.y... and for the community and the university [to be) involved in such an amazing opportunity." For Tjutjunnik, who was born in the former USSR (now the sovereign state of Kyrgyzstan), and currently resides In Abbotsford, the Games will present :i conflict of interest. When asked which country she would be supporting in the Figure Skating, she answered, "Both!''. , t~ll,ing'that,to Pl~~hc;ko.
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grew up In an eastern European family, so I feel like I'm some sort of an expert on cabbage. I grew up eating cabbage rolls, cabbage soup and some weird cabbage and noodle concoction. Cabbage is a part of a healthy diet; it is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber. ll contains vitamin C, iron, magnesium, folate, vitamin A, calcium and lots of other good stuff. However, cabbage is not a meal by Itself. l11ere is no protein in cabbage, and not enough calories to sustain a he11lthy person. Yet fur some reason, there is u diet based entirely on cabbage soup. Back In the 1980s, somebody came up with the Cabbage Soup Diet. Since then, it has reappeared under several names. It's been called the "Sacred Hearl Diet", the ''TJ Miracle Soup Diet" and the "Russian Peasant Diet" to name a few. 1hey all have the same promise: Follow the diet for seven days, and you'll lose 10 pounds. The diet Is not meant to be a long term weight loss plan. There arc a few problems with this plan: for one, it's impossible to lose 10 pounds of fat in a week-many doctors and dieticians assert that the weight Joss from the cabbage soup diet is just water weight, which means that the weight will be back once the diet ls finished. The cabbage soup contains a lot sodium, which will cause you to
intake, which will slow your metabolism and could actually cause you to gain weight once the diet is finished; and the diet does not contain enough oft he necessary food groups. There are days where you cat no grains and no protein. If you lead an active lifestyle, you need protein. A typical cabbage soup recipe contains a head of cabbage, green onions, green peppers, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, spinach and some sort ofRoup mix. All the vegetables are chopped into bite sized pieces, placed in boiling water until they arc softened, and then the soup mix is added. l11e soup sounds healthy, because of all the vegetables, but boiling vegetables removes many vitamins. Vitamin C, for example, is water soluble. The idea is to eat the soup everyday. On the first day of the diet, the dieter is restricted to eating Just the cabbage soup, and as much fruit as the dieter wants (except bananas). Dieters can drink only unsweetened tea and water. No milk or juice (and definitely no pop or booze). On day two, fruit is forbidden, but leafy vegetables arc allowed. Corn, peas and beans are not allowed. 'l11e dieter is instructed to drink plenty of water, and eat the cabbage soup. For dinner, the dieter may have a baked potato with butter (but no sour cream or bacon bits). On day three, the dieter can have everything from day one and two ex-
cept the baked potato. Day four consists of just cabbage soup and bananas. 'lhe dieter can drink skim milk, and must drink plenty of water. By day five, a cabbage soup dieter is supposed to have Just cabbage soup, tomatoes, and JO to 20 ounces of beef or baked skinless chicken breast. 111e only thing they are allowed to drink is water. On day six, dieters are allowed as much beef and leafy vegetables as they want, as well as their cabbage soup. They can only drink willer on day six. l?inally, on day seven, dieters are told to cat as much veggies, brown rice and soup as they want. They arc allowed to drink unsweetened fruit juices. The diet is very restrictive, and it's hard to imagine anyone feeling fu II off just cabbage soup and vegetables. One plus about the diet, though, is it states that dieters must drink 8 ounces of water everyday. However, this is just good advice. Drinking plenty of water is what almost all diets recommend. People aiming for actual weight Joss should avoid this diet altogether. it's not healthy, and even if you follow it religiously, you will not lose the 10 pounds It promises. If you're really desperate to lose weight, try Jenny Crais or Wcightwatchers. At least then you're allowed some wiggle room in your diet.
Cunucks Pre-season Action JUSTIN ORLEWICZto heat up in the point Department.
Hodgson is one of the Lopprospects In CONiRIBUTOR Vancouver's system, and it's likely he he Canucks kicked off their pre - will also make this year's roster. He season action with a bang against was drafted 10th overall in 2008 and the Islanders in beautiful Terrace, BC. he won a gold medal with Canada at Term cc wCJnthe rights to an NI IL pre the word juniors. Many of the team's season game and $100,00 In arena critics (cit he should have made the upgrades when they won the annual team last year. Kraft hockeyville contest. 'Ihe game The Dany llcatley saga has been was a huge success and to l<.>pit off, the big story in this years NHL prethe Canucks won. season. At the beginning of the sum1he Canucks have looked very immer Dany I Icatley requested a trade pressive so fur in their pre season acfrom The Ottawa Senators. Apparenttion. Once again they arc near perfect ly Heatley did not sec eye to eye with at 7-0-1. Last season 1hc Canucks had Senators' conch, Cory Clousten, and a great pre-scnsCJn and they won their was unhappy with the role Cloustcn division and made it all the way to the had given him. lleatley has one of the conference semi finals, so hopefully biggest contracts In the NHL and has this is a sign of good things to come. a no-trade clause, which m:ide it very 1he roster ls very similar to last difficult for the Senators to deal with year's with a couple of fresh faces. him. Rookie Sergei Shirokov has been havHeatley refused a trade to '1he Eding a sensational pre season and Is monton Oilers in the middle of the likely to make the final roaster. Desummer. This created a huge media spite being injured at the beginning frenzy in Ottawa, which became a big of the pre season, Cody ,Hodgson is a distraction \lt the Senator- training still with the team and he is starting
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