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The M U N A C A strike continues without advances at the bargaining table. Outside the negotiating room, however, relations between the two parties have taken a sour turn.

Dinner,” Blum ’s email read.

M U N A C A ’s account of the weekend is of a markedly different tone. The union’s VP Finance, Dave Kalant, found M U N A C A ’s presence at Homecoming “effective.”

“At many events we were able to talk directly to alumni, many of

The last few weeks have seen the confrontation of alumni by picketers over homecoming weekend, the picketing of several administra­

whom were supportive,” Kalant said. “We were also able to raise awareness of the situation at M c­ G ill.”

tors private homes, the occupation of members of M cG ill’s board of governors’ workplaces, and delib­ erate construction delays at a new hospital. Both parties maintain that

dalism at Martlet House, Kalant denied knowledge of who was in­ volved.

negotiations have not been affected by demonstrations of bad faith.

Homecoming disruptions Over homecoming weekend, tensions flared between M U N A C A picketers and returning alumni. In a letter to the student body, Principal Heather Monroe-Blum described the interaction between M U N A C A and returning McGillians in hostile terms.

“Picketers tried to disrupt our

McGill finishes first in men’s and women’s Quebec Cup II. (Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune)

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In response to reports of van­

Big names at M U N A C A rally Local politicians and prominent workers’ rights activists, including N D P leadership hopeful Brian Topp, spoke in support of M U N A C A at a rally on Friday, Oct. 21.

Topp, a M cGill alumnus, called for his alma mater to negotiate fairly at the bargaining table.

“I ’ve got one last word to say to my old friends at M cGill Universi­ ty,” Topp said. “A ll the effort you’re putting into lawyers ... telling people

Homecoming events by defac­ ing Martlet House, hurling insults, swearing and throwing objects at senior administrators, and behav­ ing aggressively and threateningly toward guests, including elderly

that they can’t peacefully protest right over there, spend it at the table and do a reasonable settlement, and do it now.”

Michel Arsenault, President of the Quebec Federation of Labour

alumni at the Annual Red and White

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A motion that failed in Sen­ ate on Oct. 17 sought to protect the academic standing of students with moral objections to crossing M U N A C A picket lines. The mo­

be penalized for failure to submit work out of their desire to respect the picket line. It would not have applied to assignments worth 35 per cent or more of the final grade, pre­ scheduled midterms, final examina­ tions or mandatory clinicals, field placements, and rehearsals. It would

after which time students would have been required to go back to class.

“It is certainly not intended as a

tion argued that students should not

have also only lasted three days.

said. “While I can’t guarantee this,

By Hannah George Contributor

‘get out of class free’ card, but rath­ er to support students in expressing their beliefs in a reasonable way,” SSM U President Maggie Knight

I would anticipate that reasonable accommodation would look similar to the circumstances when a student obtains a doctor’s note for an illness and gets a few days’ extension.”

The motion would have come into effect immediately and lasted a full year. It was based on the de­ fence that M cGill “prides itself as

‘a university that is known world­ wide for its academic freedom and freedom of speech’ and that there is a right for freedom from institu­ tional censorship; the right to con­ tribute to social change through free expression of opinion on matter of public interest,” the motion read.

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By Vanessa Page Contributor Incensed by recent tuition in­ creases, a number of SSM U execs organized a bus trip on Oct. 22 to

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M cGill,” said Evelyn Stanley, U3 political science. “I find it difficult to stand by idly when a union com­

Alex Lacroix, U3 History, the pro­

posed of almost 80 per cent female

described the meeting as construc­

petitive with other Canadian univer­

tests against tuition hikes have re­ percussions outside of Quebec.

“People from outside'of Que­ bec shouldn’t see this as a Quebec thing,” Lacroix said, likening the tuition increases to the Occupy Wall

sities. The Liberal Party of Quebec argues that it does not have the re­ sources necessary to increase uni­ versities’ funding due to the budget deficit.

Both M cGill and the provincial

Street protests that are happening around the world. “The one per cent have way too much and now they’re taking funds from schools that used to be there. People in power have to be afraid of something happening

workers are denied parity, when a 63-year-old woman can be arrested for handing out flyers in a hotel lobby, or when [VP Finance and Operations] Michael D i Grappa can threaten my right to peaceful assem­ bly on campus.”

Mr. Di Grappa has maintained that students always do have the right to protest peacefully, and that the quote regarding students’ right to protest was taken out of context.

tive and productive.

“I am so proud of [the SSM U senators]. I’ve been getting so many wonderful responses from senators, even senators who voted against the motion,” Clare said. “I think it really shows the strength of the M cGill community because we got feedback from administrators, from professors, parties, and constituen­ cies so I think it was an incredibly

government maintain that the tuition increases are justified since tuition has not kept up with inflation and, even at $3,793 per year, tuition will still be lower than the fees charged outside of Quebec.

Students, on the other hand, are

before they actually do something.”

Another nationwide protest against tuition increases is set for Nov. 10.

increase during this time, but to a

residents against the provincial gov­

lesser extent.

Quebec universities claim they are underfunded and will require either tuition increases or greater provincial funding to remain com­

Charest, began to seriously consider tuition increases for students at

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failure of the motion.

“I feel «that granting amnesty under the highly-circumscribed conditions set out in the motion is the very least we should be doing to accommodate students who feel they cannot cross a union picket line to attend class. I had high hopes it would pass,” he said. “I think we can do better than this.”

In contrast, SSM U VP of Uni­ versity Affairs Em ily Yee Clare, who presented the motion at Senate,

crease, by a set rate each year, from $2,168 annually at present to $3,793 in 2017. Out-of-province and in­ ternational tuition rates will also

increases students’ debt load and makes education after the second­ ary level less accessible,” Pedneault said.

In February of 2010, the Que­ bec Liberal government, led by Jean

continued from COVER Some students expressed con­

largely unhappy that the government Quebec universities. The increases, is moving to an increasingly feewhich are scheduled to take effect based system. Many feel that lowbeginning in September 2012, will take the form of $325 increments . income students will be harmed the most, which could lead to increased annually over the next five years. inequality of wealth in the province The in-province tuition rate will in­

Quebec City to protest tuition hikes outside of the Quebec Liberal Party Convention. This marks the latest in a series of protests that began over a year and a half ago, pitting Quebec ernment.

Joël Pedneault, S S M U ’s VP External Affairs, spoke on the sig­ nificance of the organized rally.

“The Liberal Party [of Que­ bec] has proven to be the most anti-student government in history — they’ve cut financial aid, reduced bursaries and are now planning the largest tuition increase ever which

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and a system where more and more students will graduate with burden­ some student loans.

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cern that the motion’s failure to pass would impact their ability to express their opinions on the strike.

“Had the motion passed, stu­ dents would have been able to make a clear statement of their solidarity in a way that would have proved that it is not ‘business as usual’ at

strong motion.”

After lengthy debate and vari­ ous modifications proposed before senate, the motion failed to pass.

Senator Darin Barney, elected member of the faculty of the arts, expressed his disappointment at the

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“It shows the police are finally starting to treat the bike like a vehi­ cle, not just a recreational toy— now that the city has given them legiti­ macy on the road and their own bike paths,” he said.

According to Gazette archives, provided by Freed, the most frequent violation for cyclists cited by the SPVM was running red lights, with bicycling on the sidewalk coming in second. Last year, both offences tal­ lied roughly 1,000 tickets each, with

Cyclists in Montreal are in­ creasingly finding themselves on the wrong end of traffic violation tickets. The Montreal Police Service (S P V M ) has been cracking down in recent months on cyclists who run stop signs and red lights, or cycle on the sidewalk.

Sam Boniface, a U3 exchange student, received a ticket last week.

“I was biking down Prince A r­ thur to St. Laurent ... I was on the cobblestone, and they were hiding around the comer on rue Coloniale,” he said. “It was [raining hard, exple­ tive redacted] ... I didn’t think any­ one would be there.”

While many cyclists consider running red lights and stop signs as the norm, particularly within the Milton-Parc community, Montreal’s police force is becoming increas­ ingly concerned with unsafe cycling behavior. Josh Freed, a reporter for the Montreal Gazette, relayed a mes­ sage that police will be placing bicy­ clists who violate traffic laws under increased scrutiny.

“This week officers have hand­ ed out about 25 per cent more tickets to cyclists this year compared with the same period [in 2010],” Freed

red light violations increasing by 30 per cent between 2009 and 2010.

“We do have a bike patrol, with officers using bikes,” Ian Lafrenière, a spokesman for the SPVM , com­ mented. “We want to make sure that everybody is using the street togeth­ er and arriving home safe and sound together.”

Liam Walker, a volunteer at the Flat (a M cGill student-run bike col­ lective), who admits to frequently biking through red lights, recounted his experience getting a ticket.

He was approaching a comer when he saw that no cars were com­ ing. The opposing walk signal was counting down from five. “I said to myself: ‘okay, I ’ll go’ ... and this guy just stepped out [from the side­ walk to give me a ticket].”

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Hélène Brisson, the MiltonParc Citizens’ Committee’s liaison to M cGill University, feels cyclists need to better understand the rules of the road.

“It seems to me, as someone who is on foot all the time, that people need a reminder of the by­ laws and to respect each other... it’s sometimes very difficult to cross any street,” Brisson said. She did, however, note that she has not heard complaints regarding bicyclists in the area.

Joël Pedneault, S S M U ’s Vice President External Affairs, was also of the opinion that the increased ticketing of bicyclists is not a result of local complaints, reiterating that he had not received any complaints.

The SPVM confirmed the same was true of pedestrians.

"We will continue [to enforce the traffic laws] ... because our goal is [to] bring down the number of in­ cidents with bicycles and pedestri­ ans,” Lafrenière said.

The SPVM had a piece of ad­ vice to those who bike and those who walk to school every day.

“If people stop, they won’t get a ticket,” Lafrenière said.

An undeterred biker on cam pus. (Ryan Reisert / M cGill Tribune)

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Relations between union and administration sour continued from CO VER (Q F L ), also spoke out against the university’s use of injunctions and went on to condemn their attitude at the bargaining table.

“What a greedy attitude to­ wards their employees. We know they are in the top five richest uni­ versities in this country, the richest university in Montreal, and they’re refusing you the same salary and same benefits in this province work­ ing in universities,” Arsenault said.

Alexandre Boulerice, N D P MP for the Montreal riding of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, also spoke in support of the striking workers.

“M cGill is not a poor universi­ ty. [I urge them to] put a little money on the table ... Workers should be [their] first priority,” Boulerice said in a follow-up interview.

Hospital construction impeded Meanwhile, construction halted for one day at M cGill University Glen Yards Hospital, as M U N A C A members demonstrated in front of the site, and construction workers refused to cross picket lines.

“Shutting down this project will be costly, deprive hundreds of workers of their construction jobs, and delay work that must be com­ pleted before winter sets in,” M cGill V P Finance Michael D i Grappa said in an email to students.

Kalant disagreed, claiming that the project, like other large and long­ term construction projects, would not be severely affected by a delay of one day.

“Patient care in this province, as in others, is much more affected by such things as nursing shortages than by the presence of new physical facilities,” he said.

Private property picketed Last week, relations beyond the negotiation table escalated to the in­ vasion of private property. On Oct. 18, a large number of M U N A C A members visited the law offices of

M UNACA supporters at a rally last Friday. (Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune) Stikeman Elliot, the workplace of

extended injunciton now includes the private offices and homes of

homes, or public relations tactics.”

the chair of M cG ill’s board of gov­ ernors, Stuart “Kip” Cobbett. A rep­ resentative from the M U N A C A ex­ ecutive committee spoke with him in his office.

“We are conveying our mes­ sage to key members of M cG ill’s Board of Governors asking them to use their position to work towards a fair resolution to the strike,” M U ­ N A C A President Kevin Whittaker

senior administrators. This comes amidst complaints of picketing and harassment, including throwing of objects.

“We have picketed at the hous­ es of Mr. Masi, Mr. di Grappa [sic] and Ms. Munroe-Blum,” Kalant said via email. “We distributed flyers to the neighbours explaining who we are and why we were there. A t no

Both parties maintain contra­ dictory stances on mutual relations.

M cGill claims disruptive union ac­ tivities, like those seen in recent days, does little to help reaching a settlement.

“Nothing the union does away from the table can speed the pace of negotiations, nor change the order

said in an Oct. 19 press release on the union’s website. “It is now up to them to use their position of influ­ ence to bring this dispute to a rapid conclusion.”

A court recently granted M c­ Gill an extension of the injunction originally granted on Sept. 23. The

time did we impede entry or exit to the houses, or act in an aggressive manner towards anyone.”

“The situation is going to be resolved with the parties at the nego­ tiation table,” Di Grappa countered.

“It’s not going to be resolved with demonstrations, picketing people’s

with which the outstanding issues will be dealt,” Di Grappa said in a weekly update.

“O f course he’s going to say [that],” Kalant said in response via email. “But after 10 months of say­ ing they will not talk about our im­ portant issues, we are finally seeing

Progress at the negotiation table

some signs of movement. We be­ lieve we are having an impact.”

Meanwhile, negotiations have made some headway; at the strike’s outset, there were over 100 issues that needed to be addressed. Now, the parties have cut this down to “dozens,” according to D i Grappa, having come to an agreement on job rematch and union representation.

Disagreements continue over staff­ ing rights and job security.

In light of recent disintegration of good will on both sides, it remains to be seen how well striking workers will be reintregrated into the M cGill community.

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CONFERENCE

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member how the news media could

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more effectively bring attention to mass atrocities and influence policy decisions, the former prime minister noted the importance of in-depth analysis of decisions.

“To be honest, I don’t think that

ness and manage new tools, and use them to prevent, rather than react, to mass atrocities. Concordia Universi­ ty’s Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (M IG S ) hosted a conference to address this issue on Oct. 20 and 21 titled, “The Promise of the Media in Halting Mass Atrocities: A Conference to Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Responsibility to Protect,” featuring

media coverage makes a political leader, in terms of foreign policy, do something,” Martin said. “What I re­ ally do believe is that political lead­ ers take their decision based on their analyses of the facts as they seem.

Where media becomes incredibly important is the quality of the media in analyzing the decisions that hap­ pen. The media needs to have the experts in foreign affairs, not to sim­

16 panelists of varied backgrounds.

The keynote speaker of the conference was Canada’s 21st Prime Minister, Paul Martin, who is credit­ ed with bringing together all 192 U N members during his tenure to sign the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)

ply react in a populous way but to analyze the issue.”

Senator and Lieutenant-Gen­ eral Roméo Dallaire noted several scenarios in which the media has significantly influenced policy deci­ sions in the past, but added that the volatility of such interactions poses challenges for both the media and politicians.

“We need to look at how mass atrocities are being covered ... U n­

With the advent of digital media and its role in events such as the “Arab Spring,” experts around

norm, a document which empowers the U N Security Council to inter­ vene in any situation where a coun­ try does not take action to prevent mass atrocities within its borders.

Martin addressed ways to mitigate current challenges in implementing R2P, such as decreasing foreign aid budgets and reducing military re­ sources.

“In my experience, overseas development assistance budgets and emergency funding for R2P is not part of protective programs, and is

less journalists acquire some of the softer sciences of anthropology, so­ ciology and philosophy, unless they are provided with more depth to what they can understand, let alone

therefore very vulnerable [in times of economic crisis],” Martin said.

“In my opinion, this represents if not the greatest obstacle to the responsi­

report on and analyze, they are out of their league in this era,” Dallaire said. “We are in an era of enormous complexity and ambiguity, in which we will find ethical, moral and legal dilemmas abound, but also we will find ourselves in scenarios that don’t fit any sort of pattern, that don’t fit

bility to protect, the greatest threat to responsibility to prevent.”

When asked by. an audience

the old military solutions or the old diplomatic solutions. If you want to influence ... you need a whole new

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Paul Martin addresses audience on media and genocide. (Ryan Reisert / McGill Tribune) set of capabilities.”

Other panelists focused on dis­ cussing how new technologies can prevent mass atrocities.

Jonathan Hutson is director of communications for the Enough Project, which aims to end genocide and crimes against humanity.

Hutson acquainted the audience with the Satellite Sentinel Project, which uses near-daily satellite im­ agery analysis and field reports to deter war between North and South Sudan by capturing possible threats to civilians [and] detecting bombed villages and other evidence of vio­ lence.

“If you want to change the world, never ask ‘What can we do?’ because then you start weighing on

Always ask ‘what needs to be done?’

case for Dechen Wangmo, a broad­ cast journalist currently in Montreal as a Sauvé Scholar working on proj­ ects to develop the emerging jour­ nalism industry and media literacy

and then do that, even if it’s impos­ sible,” Hutson encouraged the audi­ ence.

Shireen Soofi, a U3 arts student

in her native Bhutan. “ [Paul Martin] really high­ lighted how important it is for the media to do in-depth analysis of the

and a current intern at M IG S , found that the diversity of panelists and speakers greatly enhanced the dis­ cussion of R2P. “I agreed with some and dis­ agreed with others but if you want democracy, you have to understand all the sides,” Soofi said.

Many audience members found that they could apply what they learned to their jobs. This was the

events,” Wangmo said. “Media in Bhutan is very young ... it’s very dif­ ficult for Bhutanese [journalists] to provide in-depth analysis and that’s what I want to learn and implement as part of my Sauvé project dur­ ing my co-op here in Canada. This is a gathering of very well-known

a reasonable level and you can do nearly nothing— it costs too much, no one will cooperate, no one has ever done this, maybe we’ll fail...

people with so much expertise; it’s a great learning experience for me.”

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By Anna Ross Contributor After over 40 years, McGill's annual book fair has closed its doors for the last time. The volunteer-run

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The M cGill book fair, founded

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in 1971, sells used books donated by the citizens of Montreal. The money earned is then donated to M cGill scholarships and bursaries. Since its

we would sort the books, pack them, and price them until we are ready to sell,” Lees said. “Most of the money we raise goes to M cGill fellowships and scholarships, and the rest goes to

the volunteers — we’re getting old,” Victoria Lees, Coordinator, and exSecretary General of M cGill U ni­ versity, said. “It’s my fourth year of

launch, the book fair has raised over $1.5 million for student aid.

The books offered to the pub­ lic span a wide range of disciplines, from architecture to zoology. Both French and English books are avail­ able, as well as CDs, D V D s, LPs, and sheet music. The number of do­ nations received is so large that one room is devoted entirely to art and architecture, while another exclu­ sively houses old and rare volumes.

being the coordinator of this book fair. I didn’t want to do it anymore, and nobody wanted to replace me.”

“People donate and bring us books. We collect them from midFebruary until October. Volunteers

fair, which took place this year from Oct. 18-20, will be the last of its kind at M cG ill, not due to budget cuts, but rather because those who run it are retiring and have no one eager to replace them.

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time to each annual installment, and some have worked at the fairs for years.

“I have worked at this book fair

Inou expressed sadness at the end of an event which has had such a cultural legacy.

“We rescue used books to be used again and provide good prices to M cGill students and to the citi­ zens of Montreal. We have many faithful customers who come back here every year,” Inou said. “I don’t want this to end. We are all volun­ teers here. It’s very sad.”

The fair has attracted large crowds every year since its incep­ tion, and volunteers are certainly not the only ones who will miss the

since 1979 — it’s been my life,” H iroko Inou, a volunteer, said. “Jane Wood, who started the book fair,

event.

“I ’ve been coming to this book fair for years. I ’ve always found

the expenses of doing this book fair, such as renting tables. Last year we gave $85,000 to the scholarships.”

According to Lees, enormous time and effort goes into the organi­ zation of each book fair. Countless volunteers donated much of their

plenty of books that are in great condition, and they’ve always been decent prices - - i t ’s such a shame this is the final fair. I will miss it, and the volunteers who run it,” a Montrealer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.

“This is the first time I ’ve been to this book fair. It’s a good idea. I like that books can be re-used and given a second life. The prices seem reasonable as well, which is great because as a student I’m always looking for bargains,” a M cGill arts student, also anonymous, added.

“I hope something like this can be started up again in the future, as it seems really sad that this is the last year.”

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

SPEAKER ON CAM PUS

Desautels welcomes back alumni for C EO Speaker Series B u s in e s s

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The C E O Speaker Series, held on Friday Oct. 21 by the M cGill faculty of management, introduced

career prospects in business, includ­ ing Maritza Godinez, a U3 general management student. “ [I came] because I have no idea what I ’m going to do after grad­ uation and so I thought it’d be ben­

young business students to three successful entrepreneurs, all gradu­ ates of Desautels.

The three CEOs discussed

eficial to come and hear about other experiences people have,” she said.

Second year M B A student Alex Brzostowski spent the past year or­

other big corporations like Nor­ tel and Bombardier,” he said. “But eventually I went out at the right time, there was no success right away, I had lots of pain first.”

Though all three eventually found success in the business world, they all described their early entre­ preneurial attempts as a rollercoaster of optimistic startups that were met

their business successes and fail­ ures. David Segal, who graduated in 2004 with a BCom, is now the C E O of David’s Tea, and Alexandra Schwartz, who graduated with an M B A in the same year, is the C E O of Studio Breathe, a yoga studio.

Samer Saab (M B A ’96) is the C E O of eXplorance Inc., a software de­ velopment company.

Many students attending the talk were considering their future

ganizing the talk and acted as the master of ceremonies at the event.

“It’s been really great having CEOs coming in and sharing their experiences,” he said.

The three CEOs conveyed the challenges and the joys of being entrepreneurs. Saab spoke about his first experiences in the working world.

“I always wanted to sell things, [and] had to work and get jobs at

with disappointment.

“I was a serial entrepreneur, [was] my first business when I was 18 selling first aid kits door to door, [then] I started a software company in my basement for two and a half years,” Segal said. “That didn’t work, then I found tea and got lucky; [I] found a phenomenal partner with deep pockets and it worked.”

Schwartz spoke about the dif­ ficulties of launching her business

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after 12 years of working in retail in an entrepreneurial environment with very little corporate experience.

“When I choose to pursue my M B A in my thirties, after working,

out.”

I didn’t do it to learn to be an en­ trepreneur, which I figured I knew how to do already which was work, work, work, and just focus on how much can we sell [and] how much

300 emails and to prepare nice docu­ ments and check every bank state­ ment, but every day is just work, work, and work,” said Schwartz.

can we do,” she said. “Overall you need determination, patience, and resilience and to believe in what you are selling.”

“I go by the seat of my pants, you have to quickly learn to guide the ship,” Saab said. “I have a C FO ,

Schwartz emphasized the com­ mitment needed to run a company.

“I have two kids so my day starts at four, I want to be able to check

“The hours are very flexible: you can work any 23 hours you want,” Segal joked.

Despite the long hours that they work, all three CEOs still spoke about their jobs with eagerness and enthusiasm, delivering inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs at McGill.

a marketing director, I have an office of 45-50 people, and 700 people in the retail guide. But I am still very involved find I read every email that comes in and every one that goes

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“It's not a little bit late, it's late,” he said. “While they were de­ veloping their Bold and Torch, they were saying, internally, we don't

Salim Mansur, himself an im­ migrant to Canada from India, may seem like an unlikely candidate to talk about the dangers posed by other cultures, yet he discussed just that in his M cGill lecture on Oct. 17.

Mansur, a professor of political science at the University of Western

in San Francisco. The operating sys­ tem, known simply as B B X , aims to merge Blackberry’s current smart­ phone platform with that of its PlayBook tablet, Q N X . In an attempt to encourage developers, it will sup­ port new technologies, like H TM L 5 , which will allow programmers to

need a tablet, we don't need a phone like iPhone. Now they're starting from nothing. There was a clear lack

Ontario, is known to many as a critic of multiculturalism, governments in the Muslim world, and being staunchly pro-Israel. As a result of

easily develop for both Blackberry smartphones and tablets.

While Blackberry sales con­ tinue to be strong in many parts of

his stances, two fatwas have been is­ sued against him.

“We are in a war, in a great global conflict in the beginning of the 21st century and we are again dealing with the question of free­ dom,” Mansur proclaimed at the be­ ginning of his lecture.

the world, the Waterloo-based RIM has recently faced stiff competition at home in the Android and iOS plat­

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News Editor

Mansur argued that this war for freedom is a war of ideas and cul­ tures, between those who favoured freedom of expression and liberal ideology, and those opposed to it.

According to Mansur, the idea of the former co-existing with the latter is untenable because it implies treating all cultures and values as equal, even when they are not.

“You cannot have equality where the values of the Taliban [are] equal to the [values of] graduates of M cGill University and [under law] you had better treat them as equal,” Mansur said. “Multiculturalism, as I came to experience it in Canada over the last four decades ... is a delec­ table lie,” he added.

Marc Fortin, a U2 economics

M a n su r spoke last M onday. (Sam Reynolds / M c G ill Tribune)

student and chief communications officer of the French section of the Prince Arthur Herald,co-sponsor of the event, found the lecture interest­

generation,” he said. “The main rea­ son we brought the event on campus was to get more students involved.”

The sponsors for Mansur's

forms of rivals Google and Apple.

Drawing consumers with their in­ tuitive applications, access to media, and full-screen touch interfaces, An­ droid and iPhone devices have eaten

ing.

talk included Conservative M cGill, the International Free Press Soci­ ety, whuch promotes free speech in Canada, and Act for Canada, a

into much of Blackberry’s North American market share.

Following the announcement, RIM's shares rose 3.6 per cent in one

group which, according to its web­ site, seeks to protect Canada from “radical Islam.”

day, a good sign for the troubled Ca­ nadian firm. Its stock has been down

“Multiculturalism is something that is really entrenched in our so­ ciety right now. It's something that everyone thinks is normal, but we find that there is a big problem with it,” he said.

“I think as a student, his mes­ sage was to stand up for what you believe [in] and to stand up for lib­ erty,” Fortin added.

Alexandre Meterissian, a board member of Conservative M cGill and student host for the event explained that he brought Mansur to McGill because of his expertise on issues of immigration and multiculturalism.

“It's good that we have these kind of discussions. It's a major issue for the next generation, for our

“I am delighted because we ac­ tually want young people involved,” Valerie Price, member of Act for Canada, said. “I think it's really important. I'm really nervous about what's going on around the world and in my country.”

While Mansur’s message could be considered controversial by some, it was well received by over 100 community members, faculty, and students who came to hear him speak.

around 60 per cent since the begin­ ning of this year.

Industry opinion of B B X , however, has been less than posi­ tive; experts have called the venture everything from "just a pipe dream" (PCWorld) to "a tall order” (AnandTech).

Joesph Vybihal, a faculty lec­ turer in M cG ill’s school of computer science, felt R IM took far too long to realize they needed to change their game plan.

of view to the future.”

RIM is trying hard to maintain the strength of its email and mes­ saging functionality as well as its integration These have sets.

"B B X BlackBerry

with corporate servers. always been its core as­ embraces the best of the platform and the best

of the Q N X platform to create a brand new platform that extends the BlackBerry D N A of collaboration, communication and immediacy," R IM said in an email to the Tribune.

The firm's attempt to encour­ age the creation of more applica­ tions is a hard sell, especially given that a release date for B B X has not been set and there are rumours the platform may not be available until 2013.

“They're saying: develop web applications now for two years from now, but two years from now Apple is going to do something else,” Vy­ bihal said. “I don't know if at the last [developer conference] they con­ vinced everybody."

Application availability is ev­ erything in today’s mobile industry, and for now, the Blackberry plat­ form lags behind with far fewer ap­ plications than the iPhone and An­ droid.

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should not be taken seriously. Plus the differences between it and the system envisioned by SSM U (and

rate than America’s. Furthermore, in 1976 the average Canadian income average has made a slow increase to $59,700. Frank Groves, the Presi­ dent of Ekos Research Associates, has told C B C ’s The National that

K eep o p t-o u ts th e

supported in principle by QPIRG ) were not as significant as some would have you believe.

Yes, M cGill was a bit crafty when it decided to put all the opt-

O ccu p y w h ere, and

w ay th e y a re

outs on its own website. But if optouts are online, does it really mat­

fo r w h a t?

In just over a week’s time, stu­ dents will have the chance to vote on the continued funding of Radio C K U T and the Quebec Public Inter­

ter where they’re located? Even if they had been on each group’s own website there would have been links to these pages on Minerva. The ar­ gument behind putting opt-outs

After leaving its humble begin­ nings in Vancouver to make a splash in the Big Apple, the Occupy move­ ment returned to its birth country

“nobody but a narrow caste of very rich people are moving forward.”

In the same interview he mentioned that “what’s shocking about Occupy Wall Street isn’t that it occurred, but that it took so long to occur.”

Sitting next to Groves at the time was Charlotte Yates, Chair of

est Research Group at M cGill. Yet in a way this is also a referendum on the current opt-out system, and whether it was a mistake to take the

online was that it would make the process more transparent and effi­ cient. There was even support from QPIRG: Ed Hudson, a member of

opt-out system online in 2007.

the Q PIRG board of directors in

last week, hitting large Canadian cities with full force. Crowds defy­ ing any demographic classification filled streets and parks across the country to join what has become a

Social Science at McMaster Univer­ sity. And in my opinion, she effec­ tively tackled the issue of what the protestors want: “Although the demands of that

The referendum questions ask students to re-approve fees that support Q PIRG ($3.75 per student per semester) and C K U T ($4.00) while shifting the responsibility for managing opt outs and refunds to

2007 told the Tribune that QPIRG wouldn’t be opposed to the website, and that “We wouldn’t put barriers in [students’] right to opt out.”

Q PIR G has always referred to the ability to opt out as a “right” .

worldwide phenomenon.

As pundits surveyed the Ca­ nuck addition to the protests, two questions were raised over and over again. First: aren’t people only

Q PIR G and C K U T . Things would more or less return to how they were before 2007, when students could get their money back by physically going to the QPIRG and C K U T of­

If students have a right to opt out, then why shouldn’t the process be as straightforward and transparent as possible? Q PIRG and C K U T

fices, which very few students did, mainly because most didn’t know they could.

By the end of 2007, the Stu­ dents’ Society was working on mov­ ing the opt-out system online. But the system that was launched in the Fall 2007 semester wasn’t exactly

the Q PIRG Opt-Out campaign, but no one can say that this wasn’t predictable. When the new system went online, SSM U told groups to budget for at least a third less fund­ ing than previous years, but even with the opt-out campaign QPIRG and C K U T ’s opt-out rates haven’t

sive one? Everybody is angry, but can anybody agree on what exactly they’re angry about? Yet these ques­ tions have already been answered.

Let’s take ‘em one at a time.

Wall Street may be the ugli­ est worm in your dinner, but it’s not the only one: the whole dish is spoiled. The system that contrib­

group are very diffuse, there is a very clear message: we’re angry about the way capitalist society is organized. Too few people have too much. This is a backlash against corporations.”

Her statement needs some nu­ ance. Brands, companies, and their leaders are not universally despised.

The tragic passing of Steve Jobs, and the outpouring of affection for

what SSM U had in mind, as M cGill decided to put all opt-outable fees together on Minerva. That same se­ mester the SSM U General Assem­ bly passed a motion opposing the new system and supporting putting

been that high.

Everyone who opts-out is exer­ cising their right to do so, and the solution isn’t to make it harder, but to budget accordingly and/or raise opt-outable fees through referenda,

utes to the wealth of the few— and the struggle of most— spills far over American borders, and is globally kept in place by international elites.

Canada, often proud in the past of being the only legitimate social

campus groups back in charge of their own opt-out processes. Need­ less to say, M cGill ignored the G A motion, and I don’t blame them. The G A cannot possibly be construed as

as Q PIR G has done.

Going back to the old way, and making the opt-out process as diffi­ cult and furtive as possible, ignores the original problem, dismisses the

democracy outside of Scandina­

all things Apple, is a case in point.

Rather, it’s the position of manipu­ lative power which many corpora­ tions are allowed to be in that spark outrage. Especially when that power is purely mediated by the bottom line figures at the end of the month.

Add a host of entrenched econo­ mists who only see when their neo­ liberal glasses are on, and you’ve got legitimately fed up people. Their demands are many because the in­ justices are many.

As the Occupy movement evolves, it should continue to be

via, looks more and more like its southern cousin. While its income inequality is, mercifully, still much lower than that of the United States,

subject to much talk and more scru­ tiny. But the media should not pa­ tronise it by asking questions that have already been answered. The

a democratic representation of the

benefits of an online opt-out system, and is not the right answer to the current situation.

it’s catching up, and fast. C B C an­ nounced last week that Canada’s in­ come gap is getting wider at a faster

movement’s ultimate efficacy has yet to be seen, but you do not have to strain your eyes to see its causes.

really great people; w e’re only mediocre people. Thus, success­ fully effecting social change often

breast cancer awareness. Post a link to an online petition that doesn’t exist. Type away heroes,

action is logical.

Useless action number five: read the headline o f an online

gets relegated to the bottom o f the to-do list.

However, this need not be cause for dismay, fellow col­

type away.

Useless action number two: get a M U N A C A pin. Pin it on a backpack. Put the backpack in

tion, vaguely mumble, “ We are the 9 9 % ” and talk about how the protest changed your life. Fol­ low your vague mumblings with something even more vague about equality. Everyone knows that walking by a protest is basically

leagues in mediocrity. For I have

your closet. Forget you have it.

Alternatively, wear your M U ­ N A C A pin everyday and sit in­ side drinking tea while M c G ill employees shiver for their rights

the same as actually protesting.

famine and I would just like to

Realistically, if you had actually stayed long enough to protest, you would just be taking the spot o f someone who actually cared, so if you think about it, you ’re taking one for the team.

Useless action number four:

say that it is really important that we think about that.” N ot do anything, just think about it. And think. A n d think. A t all social

drastically reduce your level of personal grooming. Talk about subverting societal norms to any­ one who w ill listen. Mutter words

you and you are so, so passionate about it.

W ith just these five actions, I guarantee that you w ill feel like

like “patriarchy” and “ system”

the student equivalent o f Gandhi.

whenever people question your greasy hair. Make sure your argu­ ment is incoherent enough not to confuse people into thinking your

There is no need to get in the way o f those folks that are actually as­ serting their rights the best way

student body, and given some of the inane motions passed at GAs it

T h e f iv e s t e p s o f

point out that they’ve been hit by

Lately, campus and much o f Montreal have been the stage for quite a number o f political

compiled a list o f activist-y things that w ill make you feel great while creating absolutely zero positive impact. Th e name o f this brilliant idea is slacktivism. The following are among m y personal

and social causes demanding at­ tention. M any— if not most— of these causes are pretty important.

A lot o f them, such as paying workers fair pensions, are just

favourite slacktivist actions.

Useless action number one: particpate in all Facebook status ‘awareness movements.’ Change your display pic to a cartoon to

generally good ideas. If every student was a really great person, the chances are we would all par­ ticipate in many a social move­ ment. But alas, most of us aren’t

demonstrate

s la c tiv is m

was $51,100. Despite inflation, that

upset at Wall Street, not Bay Street?

Surely the problem lies in the global effect of America’s corporate beast, and the world is reacting. Second: is the movement’s message a cohe­

just outside the Roddick gates.

Talk about how much you support the strike to your close friends and other folks without leverage to make change. Feel like an in­ credibly sensitive and empathetic

for

person.

Useless action number three:

child abuse. C hild abuse sucks; Winnie the Pooh agrees. Tell us where you like to “ leave your purse” to lend your support to

walk by Occupy Montreal on your w ay home from school.

Whenever anything about money or banks comes up in conversa­

your

distaste

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article. Mention it often and in all o f your classes. Say things like “ I read this article on human trafficking/animal cruelty/war/

events, talk incessantly about how human trafficking/animal cruelty/ war/famine is really important to

they know how, so just fake it.

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-------------------E d i t o r i a l -------------MUNACA should think beyond the strike The formerly admirable civil­ ity of the M U N A C A strike appears to have been replaced by behaviour that goes beyond the bounds of de­ cency. Last week, according to the M U N A C A website, over 600 strik­ ers disrupted the construction of the M U H C hospital at the Glen Yards site. In addition, it has been reported that protestors harassed alumni at a homecoming event, picketed at the non-university workplaces of gover­ nors, and used intimidation tactics at the homes of senior administrators.

What were these disruptions ever supposed to accomplish? Apart from stalling the building of a new hospital, spoiling a homecoming party for alumni, and alienating stu­ dents from the movement, such acts

as throwing items at Mr. Di Grappa, be they garbage or flowers, will only serve to strengthen the resolve of the administration, making compromise even more difficult to achieve, and creating an office filled with tension when the M U N A C A workers finally return to the fold.

The Tribune consequently finds such reckless and short term tactics entirely self-defeating. It seems like some strikers have forgotten that they are, sooner or later, going to have to work shoulder to shoulder with the very people they are at­ tempting to intimidate. M U N A C A ’s acts of frustration can perhaps be un­ derstood given the slow pace of ne­ gotiations and the administration’s

the enormous value of their work, making a case for how difficult it is for the university to cope without them; it should not be to show how much they can intimidate or disrupt.

As with any strike, the moral high ground is essential, and that is only gained by turning the other cheek to unjust blows, not hitting back.

Moreover, these actions are not only self-defeating, but such child­ ish tactics also set a dismal example for students. The Tribune applauds students for standing up for M U N A ­ C A workers. But actions so selfish in their nature, and intimidating in their intent, are giving students a terrible education in how to confront griev­ ances in the working world.

N A C A cause is a far more effective one: support of elected politicians is much more likely to bear fruit than disruptive protests, and much more in accordance with acceptable norms of behaviour.

Furthermore, the focus ought to be centred on the negotiating table, not on inappropriate picketing. That is where any concessions will be­ come concrete, not outside Michael Di Grappa’s house. Both adminis­ trators and strikers need to remem­ ber it is in both of their interests for M U N A C A workers to get back to work. M cG ill’s research capacity is hamstrung without a great deal of its workforce, and M U N A C A work­ ers must surely be hoping to return to full pay sooner rather than later.

will achieve very little. Despite VP Administration and Finance M i­ chael D i Grappa’s claims that these actions “will not affect what goes on at the negotiating table,” they

injunction. Under these conditions it is hard to build up consistent sup­ port for the M U N A C A cause and to keep up momentum. But that does not warrant the use of intimidation tactics as a response. The purpose

undoubtedly will, and it will affect

of M U N A C A ’s strike should be to

The Tribune therefore calls for such disruptive tactics to cease— for the good of M cG ill’s students, alum­ ni, construction projects, adminis­ trators, and workers. The approach of bringing public figures such as Maude Barlow, Brian Topp, and

M U N A C A aversely. Actions such

demonstrate to the administration

Michel Arsenault behind the M U -

everything I considered slightly in­ teresting, even if only for 30 sec­

I ’ve realised not only that I am no

The self-serve unsubscribe method

longer interested in most of the groups and activities I thought were cool in first year, but also I was prob­ ably not all that interested in the first

is often just as useless. Clicking one of those “unsubscribe” links at the bottom of a listserv leads to a labyrinthan google group where suppos­

place. I was spurred on to sign up by the excitement of university life and the endless possibilities available in front of me.

Writing down your email for anything that sounds remotely in­ teresting is a good idea, in theory,

We remain hopeful that a resolution is on the horizon, but the recent poor conduct by many surrounding the strike has led us to seriously ques­ tion that hope.

Copy Editor Marri Lynn Knadle

Advertising Manager Corina Sferdenschi cpm@ssmu .mcgill .ca

Publisher

One of my biggest regrets in university might be how liberal I was with my email address in first year. There’s a mindset that comes

onds. Our House Music society?

Sure, there was that one time I went to a warehouse party and there was loud electronic music, I could be interested in techno and trance. M c­ Gill Rotary Club? I ’ve volunteered before and had fun, so why not. SOS Tutoring? I peer tutored a few times in high school, and I ’m not sure how much I helped the student in ques­ tion by correcting her French pro­

from being told over and over again

nunciation as she stumbled through

to broaden your horizons and get involved with university life, both valid pieces of advice, which re­ sults in a little too much eagerness and optimism when taken to the ex­

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allowing you to filter through the

edly, somewhere, there is the option to remove yourself from the list­ serv. Only if you have the patience and determination to find it— and the secret code given to you by the elves of Rivendell or something like that— will you be able to remove yourself from the listserv.

Asterix comic books, but saving the world through tutoring sounds like a good deal. Origami Club? Origami is one of those mysterious skills that

plethora of activities at M cGill and find something you’re actually interested in. Unfortunately, I ’ve found that it’s sometimes easier to not sign up in the first place than it

Now, when someone asks for my email, I give them a suspicious look and ask why in my most men­ acing tone. I treat my email address like it’s my phone number and ev­

treme.

Activities Night in particular requires self-control and discretion.

Do not act like someone at a buffet after a week-long hunger strike. In first year, I wandered around and

my cool friends know how to do and I ’ve always wanted to learn but never bothered to (maybe because when I really think about it, I have better things to do with my time).

Swing Dancing Club? Never tried it but it sounds fun.

is to unsubscribe. As old listservs pile up and gather rust in my inbox, my desperate replies which usually say “unsubscribe” in the subject line and then “Please take me off your list serv (it’s nothing personal, I ’m just not interested in your club

eryone who asks for it is a potential telemarketer. I ’ve learned that, when it comes to new activities, I need to think of my email frustration before I let my eagerness overtake me.

signed myself up for anything and

Inevitably, three years later,

anymore)” in the email are ignored.

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words with a long, tenuous rela­ tionship. At 750 million members, the site houses a lot of information about a lot of people. It is no sur­ prise that the company has been the frequent subject of scrutiny over its privacy policies. What is often over­ looked is the fact that Facebook, Twitter, and other similar websites are only media for personal infor­ mation — any offensive or libelous material is posted by individuals.

These individuals, not the compa­ nies, are the ones responsible for the

Commentary Madam Principal, Your most recent communica­ tion regarding the strike, "We are all

workers know your true opinion of them. While the court might protect your job in these situations, they

tect in written words than spoken ones, something any micro-blogger should know.

While it is true that many so­ cial networking sites have complex

one's personal information, there

can't make any guarantees about

is still a degree of insecurity in the picture: other people. When your friends see you've posted something funny, tearjerking, or rude on Face-

working conditions, letters of rec­ ommendation, and other courtesies offered by employers.

Internet users have to realise

and confusing privacy settings, this is a widely known fact. It should not be a surprise when users make mistakes in these settings. It is not a good example of user-interface design, but we all know that. Addi­ tionally, many people don't actually know what settings they would like,

book, there is nothing preventing them from taking a screenshot and posting it on Failblog, Reddit, Digg, or any other similar website. These excerpts can contain all of your identifying information accompany­ ing the scandalous material. When

that if there ever was a true cliché, it's that the internet is written in ink.

When you post something on any of your favorite social networks, blogs,

net, however, these cues are absent for messages shared in text format.

work or school, went home and tweeted “God I hate Mr. Turner,” or posted that their students were all germbags. While these stories are generally funny, they affect real people and can cost some their jobs.

Facebook and privacy are two

with caution.

Even if every website on the In­ ternet permitted perfect control over

material they post.

We've all heard stories about people who, after a tough day at

In some instances, the messages sent can be considered threatening, a point that hits rather close to home here at M cG ill.

Many of the characters in these stories, after they realise the conse­ quences of their actions, cite one of two excuses. Either: “I was joking.”

Or: the website didn't permit them enough control over who would be able to view their message, and they didn't intend a certain audience to see such sensitive material.

Anyone communicating using

Sarcasm is more difficult to de­

just text must realise that most jokes are cued non-verbally. On the inter­

they only know that Facebook did it wrong, and any improvements they make are just less wrong. It's diffi­ cult to blame Facebook for this, as they were trailblazing when they created the site. If you don't like the privacy settings, don't use the site.

Or, at least accept that you don't un­ derstand how they work and proceed

M cGill," seems to say two contra­ dictory things at once: both that "we are all M cGill," and "by dint of their recent actions, M U N A C A members are not M cGill." It has the clear in­ tention of rallying its readers around you and against M U N A C A mem­ bers while saying nothing either substantive or documented about

why exactly this should be.

A university president used to be a practicing academic. You are a practicing bureaucrat and fabulist. A university president used to have an interest— and pride— in the knowl­ edge and calibre of its graduates.

You have an interest in their money and influence. You know very well

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this happens, it’s difficult to blame Facebook.

While the National Labour Re­ lation Board ruled earlier this year that employees may not be fired based on things posted on Facebook, it is still not a good idea to publically call your boss a “nitwit.” You can't be fired for it, but there is still no reason to potentially let your co­

that "sharp but civil" discourse is a losing tactic for anyone but yourself and your cabal of administrator cro­ nies, since it is in fact not discourse that wins the day here at old M cGill, but money and power. Your tenure as president of this university is an embarrassment, certainly to me and my parents, but also to many with

or other publicly exposed websites, it should be considered out there for everyone to see. There are never going to be ideal privacy settings for any website, and anything you tweet that can be misconstrued, will be.

Users need to prepare for the worst case scenario when posting poten­ tially offensive material. It is up to the web user to think before they post. Only that way can you prevent yourself from becoming a “victim” in one of these unfortunate events.

whom you presume to stand in soli­ darity. I can hope only that you will in time come to see for yourself ex­ actly how shameful it is.

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By M ookie Kideckel

tons of independently owned shops

Contributor

and restaurants, and not one, but two “occupy” something movements.

The US isn’t really that differ­ ent of a place to live. M y Zumba in­ structor is still a M cGill alum from Montreal. M y French class still has

When I finished university, I knew I was ready to plunge into the next great adventure: more school.

So, I took those bold steps one floor up the ivory tower and here I am: almost two months into a History Ph.D at Brown University in Provi­ dence, Rhode Island.

Grad school is cool, but just like any experience, the place you’re living matters almost as much as anything else. I ’ve never lived in the States before, and I ’ve learned there are tons of great things about this country, like J. Crew, Pandora, and Chipotle. And, it’s only $5 for

any footlong sub this October. Plus, Providence is an exceptionally pret­ ty town with old Georgian homes,

that kid from' Montreal who for some reason can’t speak French, a kid from Vancouver, and me from Toronto. It’s like I never left.

As for graduate school, that, like anything, has its pros and cons.

the opportunity to do these things.

While other people seem to be either unemployed or working 100 hours a week, getting a small stipend to spend a lot of time in a beautiful place discussing interesting things with stimulating minds, and hope­ fully actually doing something good for the world, seems just about al­ right. Plus, you learn how to speed read, which a lot of people find im­ pressive.

On the other hand, everybody

On the one hand, it’s a pretty spec­ tacular way to spend your time.

There aren’t any exams (unless you decide to take an undergraduate lan­ guage class like me), but there is, of course, a good deal of writing and a

seems to be ‘down’ alot.Notdownas in not smiling or not friendly or any kind of mopey— I don’t think I ’ve actually met anyone here I wouldn’t put in the extremely friendly cat­

lot of reading. This sounds agoniz­ ing until you realize that now you’re no longer just paying somebody for

they’re all (aspiring) professional critics, everybody is obsessed with talking about the impending death of

egory. But, and maybe it’s because

humanities education. That, and the fact that none of us will find jobs in academia when we finish our billion year slog of writing a dissertation that nobody will want to read. Meh. There’s bound to be some give and take when you find something that -you enjoy and feel like you’re mak­ ing a difference by doing it. Also, nobody in this country is getting jobs without some connections and a whole lot of luck.

I ’d like to leave some pieces of advice for those of you still at M c­ Gill. I ’m still fresh enough out of la belle province to get invited to things by SSM U on Facebook and to glance at the Tribune when I ’m sure nobody’s looking. But I ’ve also been gone long enough to know how awesome M cGill is. It’s a beautiful campus with amazing professors in

one of the most fun and lively cities in the world. So don’t rush it: follow the lead of some Tribune editors and refuse to age or graduate. If you’re finding that difficult, then put down your work for a minute. You will never in your life have trouble find­ ing opportunities to do things that are difficult or productive. Enjoy the fact that you get to drink cheap beer on campus; that almost every single person in your social circle is within a year or two of your age; that you can finish your nap at 10 and your pre-drink past midnight and still have an awesome night. Enjoy not being too old for the student ghetto.

Those are the things that won’t be there much longer. Also, go to grad school. If you're into that sort of thing.

H ALLO W EEN

Costume how-to C h o o s in g

y o u r

H a llo w e e n

By jacq u i G albraith

Contributor

p e rs o n a

make sure you know where you’re

Halloween is fast approach­ ing— the time of year when in­ troverts come out of their shells, extroverts can become downright obnoxious, and costume geeks go insane. It’s our annual chance to be whoever we want, and to step into a completely different outfit, with a completely different character. Here are a few things to consider when

going to keep your essentials, such as phone, keys, ID , and money. Your accessories can have some awesome perks. For example, if you’re going as a trophy wife, you’re going to need an obnoxiously large shoulder bag, which serves the triple purpose of adding to the believability of your costume, providing a place to keep your essentials, and, in case of emergency, being used to ward off unwanted advances.

making this tough decision.

For starters, are you dressing for practicality or for style? Don’t forget, you still have to get from your place to the venue without freezing. While dressing for warmth was a bigger concern during the

You can impersonate a celeb­ rity, but make sure it’s not in poor taste. Steve Irwin with a stingray on his chest is simply not funny. And remember that if the celebrity you impersonate has a catch phrase or any defining mannerisms, you will

bygone days of marathon trick-ortreating, frostbite can be a concern by the end of October in Montreal.

Even if your costume isn’t going to protect you from the cold, at least

most likely be called upon time after time to repeat it. For hipsters, the more obscure the reference, the bet­ ter. If you have to explain it over and over, that means it’s just too brilliant

make sure you can fit a jacket Over it. That means going as a bunch of grapes (by stapling balloons all over yourself), or a laundry basket (by cutting a hole in the bottom of a laundry basket and wearing it around your waist), is probably not

for everyone else to get.

If you don’t have any costume ideas, Montreal boasts some fantas­ tic costume hunting grounds, like Value Village on Jean Talon and Eva B ’s on St. Laurent. Or there’s Joseph Ponton Costumes in Old Montreal,

the best idea.

While the slutty nurse costume may sound like a good idea at the time, real nurses wear scrubs, with pockets, because they have to carry

which is one of Montreal’s oldest, most comprehensive costume shops, if you’re willing shell out a lot of cash. Places like Giggles (no rent­ als) and Chapeaux de la Chaudière

around cell phones and wallets just like the rest of us. Guys usually have less of a problem with this than girls do, but you will have issues if you want to go as superman or one of the Vancouver green men. Just

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of ghosts haunting the Arts Building itself. After passing the

hill to the Osier Library, you can pay your respects to W illiam Osier

found in many places; all it takes is

ghost of James M cG ill, take the steps up into the Arts Building to wander its echoing corridors and the recesses of its basement alcoves.

According to Peter McNally,

and his wife Lady Grace Osier,

a little faith and courage. The place to start hunting for M cG ill’s ghosts is irt front of the Arts Building, where the remains of James M cG ill were reinterred in 1875.

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M cG ill in 1872 with a medical

Bom on Oct. 6, 1744, in Glasgow, Scotland, James M cG ill immigrated to North America in 1766. Taking on the wilderness,

Montreal project, in the 1840s the Arts Building housed the Faculty of Medicine and its cadavers. So beware, the ghosts that prowl these quarters may not be as welcoming

degree. In 1919, at theageof70,he died during the Spanish influenza epidemic. Osier bestowed a large portion of his priceless collection of books and manuscripts to the

as the shape of James M cGill.

Perhaps the only detection of a ghost you’ll find is that chill that has just passed through you, or the light that appears only on some nights in the cupola atop the Arts Building.

Rumours floating around

University, and it is amongst his collection in the Osier Library that he wished to rest. So if you’re studying late at night in the library, you just might catch a glimpse of W illiam Osier leafing through his

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fakes, and lived off the land in the unmapped snowy backwoods as part of the fur trade industry.

Once he became a successful merchant, he moved to Montreal.

After his death in 1813, M cG ill was originally buried next to his fur-trading chum, John Porteous, in the Dufferin Square Cemetery, near present-day Place du Canada.

The eradication of this cemetery in 1875 brought M cG ill back to the University he founded. If you’re lucky, you just might catch a glimpse of the famous founding father guarding the University wearing a tricorne hat made of beaver fur.

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whose ashes rest in a niche of the library. Osier is one of the most renowned members of the Faculty of Medicine. He graduated from

cyberspace indicate that M cG ill’s old Faculty of Science building may have a ghost as well. Many teachers and students have said that they often feel as if they’re

old manuscripts, or examining your new science notes over your shoulder. But fear not, with his dying wish fulfilled, to rest with his wife amongst his treasures, he should be no bother to you, and is probably the friendliest ghost

being watched, and some have even claimed they saw a man in a top hat hurriedly passing through the halls; perhaps an old professor late for office hours?

If you make the trip up the

you’ll find on campus. Look out for his wife’s ghost too for some interesting tales; her paternal great-grandfather was the famous midnight-rider, Paul Revere.

The upper buildings of the

M cG ill campus, above Dr. Penfield, appear to be the most ghost-ridden of them all. After leaving the Osier Library, continue upwards to brave the Allan Memorial Institute. In the 1950s and ‘60s, the M K U LTR A experiments, partially funded by the CLA, subjected patients to electroshock therapy, sensory deprivation, and lobotomies.

Experiments also forced patients to listen to broadcasted messages (either from loud speakers or from under their pillows), as well as giving them experimental hallucinogenic drugs.

A n y ghosts trapped in this building

Collections, puts it. While this may not be the resting place of Abraham Lincoln, being in the presence of an object so intimately

will be forever reminded of their tortured pasts.

Near the Allan Memorial Institute are several other potentially haunted buildings.

Their ivy covered brick and turreted facades alone reveal what can be found within. This journey is not for the faint of heart, and it is for this reason that these buildings shall remain nameless: to protect those who wish to remain

goosebumps. W h o knows, perhaps Lincoln visits from time to time, to sit in his chair upon which the framed cloth stands.

Finally, leaving the campus, take a stroll over to Prince Arthur Street, between Parc and Ste. Famille in the M cG ill ghetto for your final ghostly rendezvous.

There is a home on this street (address unknown), rumoured

unacquainted with these terrible ghosts. Janitors here refuse to clean the morgues and the other surrounding buildings, especially at night, due to the ghosts they have encountered there. W hat’s more, the tunnels connecting the buildings in this area are extremely old, and a wrong turn down there may bring you face to face with a spectre haunting the way.

Making your way back down the hill, proceed to the Rare Books collection on the fourth floor of McLennan library, where the University’s Lincoliana collection is kept. The eclectic collection was donated to M cG ill by alumnus Dr. Joseph N . Nathanson in 1986. It

consists of dozens of Lincoln busts, multiple copies of his biography in Icelandic, a lantern held by Lincoln in his 1860 campaign, and most famously, a piece of towel, stained with Lincoln’s blood, that was placed under his head after he was assassinated on April 15, 1865.

This remaining piece of cloth, no bigger than a business card, is the “H o ly relic,” as Dr. Richard Virr, Head and Curator of Manuscripts of M cG ill’s Rare Books and Special

tied to his death certainly induces

to be the home of a poltergeist.

According to the legend, in 1929 a series of knots started to mysteriously appear, first in the curtains, and then spreading throughout the house, anything that could be knotted, was. Years later, a separate, new tenant of the house reported the same occurrence happening one night.

Thus ends your midnight journey through M cG ill’s most haunted spaces. Visit one, or visit all, it is up to your discretion.

Bring a friend for company and safety, and don’t wander where you’re not welcome. Tread lightly, for you can’t ever say you weren’t warned.

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Curiosity Delivers, www.mcgilltribune.com

12ARO UN D TH E TOW N

Exploring Montreal’s agricultural past this autumn A

M c G ill s t u d e n t ’s n o s ta lg ic q u e s t f o r m e lo n s

and

g o u rd s the o n ly plot to grow the plant on

By Noah Caldwell-Rafferty C o n tr ib u to r

the “ p lain s” w here it w as o rig in ally cultivated . I co uldn’t have felt more rem oved fro m that ghost o f M ontre­

T o m e , autumn is not an urban season. Its characteristic elem ents

a l’s ag ricultural past as I meandered

do not translate w e ll through a c ity ’s

through puddles o f rain on the over­

lens. Y e llo w e d le ave s, pum pkins,

pass above Autoroute 72 0. T h e rain

and apple cid er are organic parts o f

turned into a veritable tempest as I

nature, and th eir im agery doesn’t

entered N D G , and I began to doubt

stand up w e ll am idst the chaos and

whether any o f the garden’s caretak­

concrete o f the c ity ; they dw indle

ers w o uld be b raving the weather.

and w ilt in the sm og. H a vin g little

S a d ly , as I turned dow n Ham pton

escape fro m M o n treal’s clu tch es, I

and found the sm all green plot, it

set out one recent O ctober m orning

w as deserted. D isheartened, I snuck

to find w hat remnants o f the c ity ’s

a peak through the latticed fence at

agriculture have su rvive d , and to see

the horticulture insid e.

H oping to prolong m y agro-

i f they could provide re lie f fo r m y

h isto rical nostalgia, I headed down

seasonal longings.

to Sherbrooke en route to the c it y ’s

Trap ping and fu r trading dom i­ nated m uch o f the colonial econo­

current outlet fo r

m y o f eastern C anad a, yet the area

A tw a te r M arket. A lo n g the w ay I

around M ount R o y a l proved to be

encountered the transform ed land­

an ag ricultu ral haven. T h e fe rtility

scape. B o u tiq u es, 100-year-old bank

o f the S t. La w re n c e v a lle y made the

b u ild in g s, and tacky R ent-A -C entres

region one o f the o nly arable areas in

w ere a ll unavoidable sym bols o f the

southern Q uebec. In the 19th centu­

co m m ercialism

r y , the area’s expanding population

doomed the area’s farm ing .

w h ich

produce.

even tually

A tw a te r’s gleam ing

jeopard ized the p ro d u ctivity o f the

ro w s

of

pum pkins seemed to cle ar the skies.

so il. B y the end o f the century m any speculators w ere co n vin cin g settlers

local

E v e ry w h e re I looked the v ita lity o f

Pum pkins at Atwater Market. (Noah Caldwell-Rafferty / M cG ill Tribune)

autum n w as apparent, fre sh , and in

to head north and avoid the city . of

ton A ve n u e, tucked neatly behind

A m e rica n m elon seeds, its unique­

farm ers stopped grow ing the melon

the m iddle o f the c ity . A k in d lad y at

M ount R o y a l w ere, fo r y e a rs, home

the lo cal Y M C A . A cco rd in g to m y

ness gave credence to the hype that

and it w as alm ost lost to histo ry.

the A n g e l Jardine farm stand showed

to a diverse array o f ag ricultu re, the

sources, it w as one o f several plots

em erged in the 19th century sur­

lifeblo o d o f the c it y ’s agro-econo­

in the c ity grow ing the once-popular

The

southwestern

slopes

‘ 9 0 s, a curious

o ff the y e a r’s crop o f pum pkins w ith

rounding the sm all green fru it. S m a ll

M ontrealer decided to investigate

an eager lo o k , as i f to sa y, “ A fte r the

M ontreal m elon. Although now lost

farm s began to send the d e licacy to

the m elo n’s dem ise. He found an

31st these are a ll useless.” B u t they

area now paved o ver by the streets

to obscu rity, the M ontreal m elon

restaurants in N ew Y o rk and Bo sto n ,

obscure seed bank in the A m erica n

d id n ’t lo o k useless to m e— rather,

o f N D G , and covered by the West-

w as a prestigious part o f the c it y ’s

se llin g it at a higher price than steak.

m idw est w h ich som ehow had re­

they stood fo r a regional agricultural

mount boutiques. I emerged from

ag ricultu ral output. D istin c tiv e in

B u t the in cre asin g ly industrial na­

tained the strain. W ith in a fe w years

tradition that still su rv iv e s, though

the V illa - M a ria m etro station at the

taste, it w as know n to be sp icy and

ture o f Quebec ag riculture made the

the m elon had made a trium phant re­

it has m oved to the c ity ’s frin ges.

east end o f M o n kl and A venue and

tangy, som ewhat rem in iscent o f nut­

M ontreal m elon m ania short-lived.

turn to the c ity , starting out in sm all

U n w ittin g ly ,

Its thin rind meant it did n’t keep

farm s and com m unity gardens. Th e

and freshn ess, I had found autumn

w e ll when sent long distances. Sm all

garden behind the Y M C A is now

abounding in the c ity , too.

m y. I headed to this region first, the

headed w est. M y destination w as a

m eg.

A

sm all com m unity garden on H am p­

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O D D S AN D ENDS

Failure to predict the apocalypse is nothing new A

c lo s e r lo o k

a t th e

By Kyla Mandel F e a tu re s E d ito r F rid a y , O ct. 21 cam e and went w ithout so m uch as a hint o f ju b ilan t trumpets or rum b ling heavens. D e ­

p le th o r a

o f d o o m s d a y

p r o p h e c ie s

you id e n tify w ith , i f any, seem to

ju s t in a m ore modern setting. W ith

G eographic says that the earth has,

com ing to an end this tim e around

provide nothing m ore than a source

each tim e the w orld fa ils to end, peo­

in its past, seen considerable con­

are u n lik e ly . No m atter w hen or how

o f econom ic revenue, be it an in ­

ple w ipe the sweat fro m th eir brow s

tinental rearrangem ents. H o w ever,

the earth w ill end, one thing is defi­

flu x o f church donations, a sudden

and then carry on w ith th eir liv e s as

the rate at w h ich -it occurred w as

nite: w e a ll have people w e love and

spike

norm al.

very slo w , taking m illio n s o f years,

aspirations w e w ish to see fu lfille d .

in

build-your-ow n-apoca-

lypse-bunkers, or m ovies lik e 2012.

C u rre n tly the m ost popular pre­ diction is that given b y the M ayan s.

and thus can e a s ily go unnoticed.

So instead o f turning predictions o f

T h ird ly , w h ile the M ayan s were

the rapture or apocalypse into fear, turn it into m otivation. D o n ’t ju st

spite w arning s fro m H arold C am p ­

R ath er than reacting irratio n ally by

in g , a C a lifo rn ia n radio-evangelist,

G oog ling

or

But what did th eir sin gling out o f the

sk ille d astronom ers, and th eir calen­

the rapture did not com e. C o nsid er­

se llin g a ll o f yo u r earthly posses­

date o f D e c . 12, 2012 re a lly mean?

dar w as m ost probably tied to sea­

laze about wasting yo ur d ay, but do

ing his past failed pred ictions, the

sio n s, perhaps take a step back and

National' G eographic has considered

sonal agriculture c y c le s , any great

som ething to help fu lfil w hatever as­

uneventful F rid a y cam e as no sur­

th ink about w hat you are actu ally

a couple alternatives to the doom s­

galactic alignm ent that m ay occur

pirations you h ave. Sh o w those you

prise to m any. A couple o f months

hearing.

day conclusion so m any have pre­

on D e c . 12, 20 12 is o f little w o rry

care about what they mean to yo u.

F o r cen tu rie s, hum ankind has

m aturely latched on to. F ir s t ly , i f the

to hum anity. A lig nm ents regu larly

N o one can predict the end o f the

apocalypse w ould occur on M ay 21 ,

considered the end o f the w o rld . In

M ayan calendar is c y c lic a l, D e c . 12,

occu r during the w in te r so lstice.

w o rld , so as the saying goes, seize

2011.

m edieval tim es, m any believed that

20 12 is sim p ly a renew ing o f tim e

F in a lly , there is no foreseeable ren­

the day. B u t, in case the apocalypse

m edia attention, and com bined w ith

the first cru sad e, coincid ing w ith

and m arks the beginning o f a new

egade planet heading earth’s w a y ,

is not ju s t around the co m er, m aybe

the loom ing D ecem ber 2 0 12 dooms­

the 1000th ann iversary o f C h ris t’s

era. Se co n d ly, as depicted in 2 0 1 2 ,

and no potential in the near future o f

you should finish yo u r education,

day, there w as considerable public

death, w ould m ark the return o f

the idea o f a sle w o f earthquakes,

a solar flare large enough to lig ht the

and m ake room fo r some fu n , ju s t to

frenzy.

C h ris t and w ith it, the end o f tim e.

volcanoes and rogue w aves as part o f

earth up in flam es.

be on the safe side.

ago. Cam p ing prophesized that the T h is prediction garnered m uch

co nsp iracy

theories

apocalyptic

Jum ping forw ard a thousand years,

the continental shifts bringing about

It is probably w isest to fo llo w

pred ictio ns, regardless o f w ho they

the m ille n n iu m and the Y 2 K hype

the end o f the earth, is not accurate.

the lessons histo ry has taught us.

originate fro m and w hat religion

generated the same essential fears,

A cco rd in g

to scien tists, National

M a in ly , that the chances o f the w orld

T h ese

frequent

13

Hiesday, October 25, 2011

G IZ M O S A N D G A D G E T S

The contributions of a great technological innovator M o u rn in g

th e

p a s s in g

By lain M acdonald Production M anager

Tw o weeks ago, one of the greatest pioneers of the 21st century

o f D e n n is

R itc h ie

the central processing unit, or pro­ cessor. The processor is responsible for executing instructions which make up computer programs. There are many different types of proces­

portable.

Unix also became wildly popular,

Ritchie and colleagues wanted to address some of the problems with Multics. One of the main issues was that it was not portable. They tack­ led the problem head on. In the late

and influenced many systems which dominate the market today. As Ritchie described the projects: “C

week after the passing of Steve Jobs, making it difficult not to draw com­ parisons between the two. Jobs was an excellent businessman, with the knowledge and power to market any device to anyone at any time. He pushed for the absolute best in every product with an Apple logo. How­ ever, none of this would have been possible without the work of Dennis Ritchie.

sors, each capable of very simple operations. Each different processor has a different set of instructions that it can perform. The human-readable notation that describes these instruc­ tions is called assembly language.

When a program is coded in assem­ bly language, it will only run on the processor for which it was written, which can pose problems for those who want to run their code on mul­ tiple computers. Additionally, writ­ ing complex programs in assembly language is tedious.

The authors of Multics used assembly language for two spe­ cific computers to write their op­ erating system. This meant that, to run Multics on a different brand of

his language “C .” Ritchie’s language could be automatically translated to assembly language for any comput­ er, meaning that programs written in C could now be ran on any com­

technology industry passed away.

He was responsible for some of the most important technological inno­ vations, and his work moulded the computer world into its current state.

Dennis Ritchie was one of the great­ est innovators of his time.

Ritchie’s death came only one

‘60s and early ‘70s, the team wrote the first version of Unix for the com­ puters they had available. For this small project, they used assembly language. In the mid ‘70s, however, they realized they might want to port Unix to other architectures.

While Unix development was going, Dennis Ritchie was working on developing his own programming language, which would be almost as powerful as assembly language, but much simpler to use. Ritchie called

is quirky, flawed, and an enormous success.” And, “Unix is simple, it just takes a genius to understand its simplicity.”

There is C code running on just about every personal computer, server, or embedded computer in the world. C powers your laptop, your washing machine, and the traffic lights on your street computer. C has also influenced many popular programming languages and made software design easier and more ac­ cessible.

Unix was popular for many years before dying out. During its

D en n is Ritchie (noteoos.blogspot. com )

time, it led to one of the first oper­ ating system design standards. Just about every operating system not written by Microsoft is compliant

roles of Dennis Ritchie and Steve Jobs in the technology industry. One effectively founded it, and the other took it and made it sexy; both are important in their own right. While Steve Jobs’ death stirred a global

In the early 1970s, at A T & T

computer, the whole program had

puter. When Ritchie and colleagues

with this standard to some degree.

day of mourning, Ritchie’s was

Bell Labs, Ritchie and colleagues developed an operating system to improve upon Multics, a popular operating system at the time. While

to be translated into a new assembly language— a technique known as porting. A program which does not need to be entirely rewritten to run

realized that they would need to port the Unix system to other C P U ar­ chitectures, they rewrote the entire system in Ritchie’s C programming

Additionally, Unix influenced the Mac operating system and Linux, which powers much of the internet.

Other operating systems not directly

somewhat more subdued. However, when people refer to Jobs, Woz, Zuckerberg, and Gates standing on

Multics worked well, it had many problems.

At the heart of any computer is

on a different computer is said to be portable. Because Multics was writ­ ten in assembly language, it was not

language.

C soon became the most popu­ lar programming language around.

influenced by Unix were written in C. It’s difficult to juxtapose the

the shoulders of giants, one of the giants they’re referring to is Dennis Ritchie. In the words of this demi­ god, “Goodbye, world!”

O DSS AN D ENDS

One of America’s first hipsters H o w

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By Kat S ien iu c Features Editor

Rock n’ roll tested the ‘50s.

Hippies protested the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Similarly, the hipster subculture of recent years has been challeng­ ing the established conventions of youth, and doing so with increas­

w h a t

it m e a n s

be. But the thing is, hipsterism ac­ tually isn’t new— and the originals definitely didn’t drink lattes.

Jack Kerouac was bom in 1922, and he was America’s first hipster.

Kerouac lived and wrote in a time when the American dream still cen­ tred on commitment to strong family roles, religious faith, and trust in the

to

be

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of conformity, and resisted and re­ belled against a mainstream society which they felt was outdated, limit­ ing, and, quite frankly, boring.

Kerouac’s most famous novel, On the Road, was one of the first cultural mediums expressing -these challenges. “They were ... the sor­ about Neal Cassady and Alan Gins­ berg. “A new Beat Generation that I was slowly joining.” In so doing, Kerouac pioneered a controversial

new hysteria of the McCarthy era had many young Americans ques­ tioning the securities of the subur­

but influential hipsterism: in taking the first cultural shot at tradition, On the Road and other Beat literature

ban ideal— they were beat.

The dreamers of Kerouac’s era were bogged down in this sense of rootlessness: a pervasive aura of de­ feat that plagued much of American

subsequently set the trend for an unprecedented celebration of youth rebellion— of sex, drugs, and a free­ wheeling lifestyle— that was previ­ ously unspoken of in the ‘50s. Ker­ ouac once declared in an interview on the Steve Allen Show that “all the stories [he] wrote were true because [he] believed in what [he] saw.” By

So is it fair to credit hipsters as being really all that radical? Too many poseurs wearing overpriced vintage and non-prescription glasses have taken up the trend, undermin­ ing the intention behind the real an­

society, causing disillusioned youth to “pursue the star further,” as Ker­ ouac said. His time was one when people were constantly searching for something. For freedom, for affirma­ tion, for the freedom to affirm an al­ ternative to the traditional American dream, which clearly wasn’t work­ ing. It is in this context that Kerouac and his Beat Generation questioned and resisted traditional white mid­ dle-class conventions through lit­

ti-conformists, wherever they may

erature. They defied the pressures

loured skull candy headphones re­ laying Cudi-esque ballads about the troubled journey to finding happi­ ness. And thus, the counter-culture message is often muddled into just another form of teen angst.

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did hipsters of America,” he wrote

country’s international ambitions.

Yet acknowledgment of the domes­ tic stmggles of the 1930s, the over­ seas atrocities of the 1940s, and the

ing press, influence, and sartorial expression. In theory, hipsterism — through independent thinking, progressive politics and, perhaps most clichéd, an artsy appreciation of indie-rock and nouveau litera­ ture— seeks to defy the norms that constrain a homogeneous society.

Fair enough. In practice, however, being a so-called hipster typically connotes thick-rimmed spectacles, extra-large lattes, and pastel-co­

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shocking the nation with the reali­ ties of the day, Kerouac petitioned the same nation to accept his Beats as cultural trendsetters, as hipsters of a free America— not unlike the hipsters of today.

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Chad VanGaalen takes listeners on a trip to D ia p e r Isla n d V is u a l

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By Ryan Taylor

A&E Editor We’re often told that success and happiness come from, amongst other things, being yourself. Cal­ gary’s Chad VanGaalen has made a career of doing the exact oppo­ site. The two-time Polaris Prizenominated multi-instrumentalist is best known for his genre-bending song-based material. That he ended up labelled a singer-songwriter is a bigger surprise to no one more than himself.

“You kind of have to trick your­ self into thinking that you are what people think you are,” he says. “I was doing just as much avant-garde, weirdo noise shit— probably more— at the time when [2004’s] Infiniheart came out, and nobody really gave a shit about that stuff.”

“The bulk of my material is still 20-minute long drone pieces, and that seems way more natural as far as, like, the sound evolving and what I hear around me.”

Whether he thinks so or not, VanGaalen is a talented songwriter.

His previous three albums ( Infini­ heart, 2006’s Skelliconnection, 2008’s Soft Airplane) appealed to both the head and the heart, drawing as much from folk and rock as they

V a n C a a le n ’s latest is a decidely heavier affair than previous album s, m ixing equal parts sw eetness and despair. (JeffT ho rb u rn / killbeatm usic.com )

as a visual artist. A noted illustrator and animator, he designs all of his own album artwork and has created music videos for himself and other

perspective of a desperate woman hoping a superficial trimming will bring satisfaction to her man.

ed” records, and an instrumental stoner-rock record that is “the best thing [he’s] ever done.” He’s been

that showcase VanGaalen’s depth as a songwriter. “Sara,” a touching love song for his girlfriend, suc­ ceeds solely on acoustic guitar and

“It was sort of me being extra sensitive and feeling grumpy and depressed at the supermarket, just staring at all the weirdo advertisments and trying to put myself there

waiting to release tapes for some time now, but had to wait until he acquired good enough equipment to put out high fidelity recordings.

“I just didn’t want to be dub­

differs from his past releases in two

vocals. VanGaalen initially intended

as a woman,” explains VanGaalen,

bing it on, like, your dad’s cassette

by being a musician at all.

ways: one, it’s the first of his albums to be recorded in his new home studio, Yoko Eno, where he also produced the latest Women record

the song to remain just between the two of them, but was later convinced to put it on the record. He hasn’t yet figured out whether or not he feels

speaking of the glamour and gos­ sip magazines at the cash register that inspired the song. “I ’ve got two daughters now so I just feel

deck,” he says. “I get a lot of tapes that I ’m really stoked about and then I listen to them and then I ’m like, ‘Fuck man, it sounds like garbage.’

“With visual art it’s just way more satisfying by a million times over,” he says. “I ’ve been drawing since I was a kid. It’s the thing that

Public Strain. Tw o, the music is sig­

strange performing such an intimate song on a nightly basis.

“It kind of goes back and forth,” he says. “I feel weird when Sara's there. M y friend Monty is singing back-up vocals with me too.

I always feel weird making people

extra sensitive towards that kind of posturing at this point. I wanted to represent it accurately and as weird as it is. It’s kind of jokey, but at the same time that’s the saddest thing about it.”

VanGaalen gets noticeably ex­ cited when the conversation shifts

And that’s the thing. Tapes have this bad rap of being lo-fi ... [but] you listen to Black Sabbath Paranoid on tape and it sounds as good as it does on vinyl. It should be that, right?

It’s actually [a] fairly hi-fi format if you want it to be. Now I ’ve gotten

I feel most confident at doing. I feel like I could pick up a pen and just draw something and it would satisfy

did from glitchy electronica and avant-garde composers like John Cage.

His most recent offering, Dia­ per Island is still song-based, but it

nificantly more guitar-based, trad­ ing instrumental experimentation for a more focused sound. The two aren't unrelated: VanGaalen credits Women’s technical proficiency as his inspiration to focus more on his own guitar playing, and he re-used many of the same guitar tones from the Public Strain sessions.

Diaper Island also features some of his strongest songs to date.

“Replace Me” contemplates mean­ ing of life questions amid driving drums and guitars, and “Freedom for a Policeman” chugs along as a punk rock tune until a psychadelic-in-

spired breakdown halfway through.

As heavy an album as it is, both literally and figuratively, it’s the quieter, more introspective tracks

sing love songs for my girlfriend.”

Album closer “Shave M y Pussy” is another example of the strength of the album’s softer songs.

As initially off-putting as its title may be, it’s as thoughtful and poi­ gnant a rumination on women and body image as you’re likely to find.

Accompanied by fragile ukulele finger-picking, the lyrics take the

towards the records he is putting out on cassettes as a means of releas­ ing just some of his enormous back catalogue, much of which wouldn’t fit on “conventional” albums. Along

the tapes to the level sonically that I wanted them to be at. I ’m pretty proud of it.”

Taking into account that he’s al­ ready released an accompanying EP with each of his albums to date, not

with two b-side albums for Diaper Island (titled Garbage Island I and 2 respectively), there are two drone records, two “modular beat-orient­

to mention an LP as his electronic alter ego Black Mold, you get the sense that VanGaalen likes to keep busy, even disregarding his output

artists like J. Mascis and Holy Fuck.

If he’s tricking himself musically by being a singer-songwriter, maybe he’s tricking himself professionally

my mind.”

It’s the simplicity and reliabil­ ity of the medium that keeps him returning.

“M y pen never refuses to turn on,” he says. “It just feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s a piece of paper and a fucking pen. There’s not much that can go wrong.”

Chad VanGaalen plays La Sala Rossa tonight, October 25. Jennifer Castle opens. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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M U S IC

A fortress to take shelter in J e n n if e r C a s t le ’s

n e w e s t s o lo

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tains that she’s remained true to the core of who and what she and her music are, even amidst the new en­

It only takes two minutes talk­ ing to Jennifer Castle to feel com­ pletely mellow. The light, pure tone of her singing voice matches the soft, relaxed tone of her conversa­ tion, and clues you into her laid back, organic approach to music.

vironment.

She also talks about the change from performing with other bands to performing solo, reluctant to pick a favourite. This sentiment seems prevalent within her music and out­

Evident in her newest album, Castl­ emusic, Castle’s take on songwriting and performing is both honest and slightly mystical at the same time, and that’s exactly the sense one gets when interviewing her. Her answers

reflect, but there’s no need to judge anything. Things are simply the way they are, and while certainly worth writing about, quantifying or rank­ ing them somehow devalues the whole experience. “ [Performing solo, or in a group] is totally different. In one you have to ask everybody ‘How did it go for you?’ I always know how it went for me at the end of my show, but that collective experience is dif­ ferent. I enjoy them both at different times. They’re both challenging in their own ways.”

So, when asked which song off the new album was her favourite, of course she doesn’t have a quick, def­ inite answer. After taking some time

look on life; it’s fine to observe, and

are vague at times, but not due to any desire for secrecy. She sounds very much like she knows the feel­ ing she wants to convey, but that it’s very important to her that she con­ veys exactly what she feels, because it needs to be the truth. “ Sometimes [writing a song] can be a bit of a puzzle, [but] I don’t try to push a song out,” says Castle.

“The ones that were hard to write, I didn’t put on the record. I don’t re­ ally like the sound of labour.”

Castle recently signed with Calgary label Flemish Eye, which she says has been a good fit for her.

She likes Alberta and the new music

to collect her thoughts, she answers that “Neverride” isn’t her favourite, but that everyone involved with the record could tell it was something

and artists in the area, but she main­

special, something to set the stan­

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dard for the rest of the album.

“When we recorded ‘Never­ ride,’ which 1 think we did early on in our sessions, [it] felt like a little bit of a pearl to us all. ‘Neverride’ was like a little jewel that we had, to us it sounded special, so we aimed for that specialness throughout [the album].”

Other songs like “Way of the Crow” and “Powers” deliver the same easy listening experience, coupled with pervading messages of freedom and truth. However, the one notable outlier on Castlemusic is “Poor As Him ,” which has a more upbeat, percussive feel.

“It definitely has a more rocka­ billy flavour to it. I mean, I didn’t name it that, but enough people have said that to me that I ’m like, ‘Yeah, I guess it sounds kind of rockabilly.’

When it came time to record it, we were like, ‘Let’s just do it like that.’

I ’ve played it fast and I ’ve played it slow and I still play fast or slow, it just depends on where I ’m at when I play it.”

Another unique aspect to Cas­ tle’s approach is her desire to keep her performances very under-rehearsed and spontaneous.

“It always just depends. That’s one of the indulgences of being a

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Castlemusic. (killbeatm usic.com )

solo performer, is you can just play what you want. When I play my solo stuff with other people, I do like to change things right before we play just so that we’re all put into a posi­ tion of having to listen to each other.

I like that spontaneity.”

Overall, Castlemusic is perfect to kick back and relax to, but you won’t be disappointed if you take the time to actively listen to the lyr­ ics and try to find a deeper meaning.

Though Castle denies attempting to convey a distinct message with the album, that might just be its bril­ liance.

“To each their own,” Castle says. “Whatever happens happens when somebody listens to it.”

Jennifer Castle plays La Sala Rossa tonight, October 25th, with Chad VanGaalen. Tickets are $15 at the door.

P LA Y R E V IE W

Coma Unplugged is very much alive F r a s e r ’ s p la y t h r iv e s

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By C h ris Liu C o n trib u to r

she that even bigger nag, his own guilty conscience?

This is a question that Trem­

Chimwemwe Miller also had par­ ticularly effective moments of welltimed and well-executed physical

It’s a terrible thing to watch a mind go to waste. Yet Pierre-Michel Tremblay’s Coma Unplugged makes it so infectiously fun. Talisman Theatre’s latest production is proof that when you mix a sharply writ­ ten script with a cast whose energy

blay’s zany yet contemplative script only hints at answering. Much of the show is a whirlwind of one-liners and off-kilter humour, with room even for a guest-starring role by Ste­ phen Hawking, who imparts some timely wisdom: “It’s more important

comedy. Donovan Reiter, as machoman Roger, had the best delivery, with full-bodied articulation that didn’t step on the subtleties.

Regrettably, the play’s frenzied pace was not sustained for the en­ tire duration, which was particularly

knows no bounds, magic occurs.

The play, translated into Eng­ lish by Micheline Chevrier and di­ rected by Zach Fraser, is set some­ where in a no-man’s-land between

to be comical than astronomical.”

It’s advice not to be taken lightly, since the script is strongest and most effective when it sticks to humour

noticeable during the scene with Daniel’s mother, Madeleine (Susan Glover). Glover’s performance was formidable, but did not rise to an en­

and humanity, and not during its oc­ casional strays into socio-historical commentary. Kudos, however, to Chevrier, for the unenviable task of translating the plethora of cultural references to a non-Quebecois audi­ ence, and doing so effectively.

The script also served Archam­ Baudoin particularly well. From his twitching, writhing entrance, A r­ chamBaudoin took to his role with electrifying animation and eclectic physicality, crafting an endearing

ergy level on par with that of the rest of the cast. On the other hand, the rapidity with which the play moved meant that not everything worked perfectly; at the performance I at­ tended a woman was intimately in­ troduced to a projectile prop. The first third- of the script also relied heavily upon repetition for humour, to diminished effect.

The technical aspects, led by Kaileigh Krysztofiak, showcased impressive talent and creativity, es­

in conveying the narrative. Lyne Pa­ quette’s set design was eclectic yet functional, and provided ample op­ portunities for humourous entrances and exits. David Perreault Ninacs’ lighting, although the small space

The voyage through Daniel’s frac­ turing mind is one fraught with side-splitting laughter and deep in­ trospection: in other words, a perfect night out.

sentiment out of a character that would have inspired mild annoyance in the hands of a less skilled actor.

As Daniel’s inner warrior Ishouad,

pecially in consideration of the inti­ mate space available. Matthew Wad­ dell’s sound design displayed an appropriate variety and was crucial

didn’t lend itself well to subtlety, was both dynamic and effective.

Coma Unplugged makes the most out of its discombobulation.

Coma Unplugged runs until Oct. 29 at Talisman Theatre, 4750 Henri-Julien. Visit www.talismantheatre .com fo r more information.

the protagonist’s apartment and his psychosis-fuelled imagination. Dan­ iel (Eloi ArchamBaudoin) is a recent divorcee, and is therefore “coping.”

Thanks to his particular mixture of child-like hyperactivity and a pen­ sioner’s cynicism, watching him cope is particularly uproarious.

Characters materialize and vanish from the creatively porous set just as flights of imagination do in a mind, and the audience is never really sure what, if anything, is grounded in re­ ality. Is Marjorie (Glenda Braganza) really the antagonizing ex-wife coming over to berate Daniel, or is

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Som etim es it’s funn y getting lost in your own m ind. (Talism an Theatre)

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OCTOBER 25-31 M83: Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming M 83’s Anthony Gonzalez has openly admitted his obsession with 1980’s synth-pop. If he were a new wave fanboy, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming would be his loving trib­ ute. And although it’s labeled as a two-disc set, the album clocks in at a relatively short 73 minutes and plays nicely in one sitting. It begins with an introduction reminiscent of the opener from Van Halen’s “ 1984,” in which electronic key­ board is established as the funda­ mental musical element to be used extensively throughout the album.

Gonzalez has a flawless under­ standing of ‘80s vocal quirks. The intro track’s gradual buildup, com­ bined with guest ginger Zola Jesus’ angst, show hints of U2 and there are brief glimpses of David Gilm our’s echoed vocals on the acoustic “Wait.” On “Claudia Lewis,” he evokes Peter Gabriel’s strained high notes to absolute perfection.

The album’s celestial atmo­ sphere holds strong throughout the bulk of the material, but it probably could have been just as satisfying if it spared its brief instrumental tracks. Having these occasional in­ terruptions reinforces the cosmic vibe of the record, but it would have functioned just as seamlessly and sounded even more focused if it were trimmed to a single disc.

Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a dazzling interpretation of old styles.

If M 83’s influence normally rests among 18-24 year olds, imagine how clearly this type of album will resonate to those outside the univer­ sity demographic.

—Nicholas Petrillo

H A L L O W E E N E D IT IO N

Iced Earth: Dystopia

Justice: Audio, Video, Disco Webster’s English Dictionary should go ahead and put the album art for Audio, Video, Disco beside

That Iced Earth’s newest album

Dystopia is nearly identical to its predecessors does not necessar­

the definition of sophomore slump.

The first album from the French electrohouse duo, f, was just about perfect in every regard. However, Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay took many of its positive as­ pects and threw them out the win­ dow. De Rosnay couldn’t have put it better when he explained that Audio, Video, Disco is daytime music and not as aggressive as the first album.

Unfortunately for Justice, most of

ily condemn it to mediocrity. The band’s leader (and sole fixture), rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer, has been cutting songs from the same

their fans sleep during the day.

The album starts off strong; the first two tracks, “Horsepower” and the single “Civilization” are bangers which wouldn’t be out of

other two albums, there are things

place on f. However, what follows is a hodgepodge of gospel-infused, disco-house music, which is about as polished as a third grade finger painting. The sound resembles a cross between the Justice we used to know and Steve Vai. Additionally, the transitions are full stops, entirely interrupting any flow on the album.

There are a couple of tracks which succeed with the new style.

“O n ’n’On” features a strong bass line complemented by a subtle treble harmony, and the title track is a soothing walk through Justice’s new direction.

One redeeming factor is the inclusion of “Planisphere,” a sin­

dering double bass drums, palmmuted riffs, and an overwrought vocal delivery.

New vocalist Stu Block (for­ merly of Canadian group Into Eternity) gamely gives it his all, although his voice, often sounding

gle the band released on MySpace in 2008. It’s a welcome window into what Justice used to be: dirty bass lines perfectly contrasted with vocals and treble twangs. But Audio, Video, Disco just doesn’t do the band justice.

cloth for a long time, but has man­ aged to produce a number of very enjoyable albums despite this.

Although it’s equal parts re­ markable and disappointing that Dystopia, Iced Earth’s third con­ secutive album with a new lead singer, is interchangeable with the to be enjoyed here. To those who’ve heard them, Iced Earth presents the same familiar elements as other thrash/power metal groups: thun­

like a mix between his two precur­ sors’ , doesn’t exactly bring anything new to the overall sound. Block at least sounds like he’s having fun; while his approach isn’t exactly nuanced, it nevertheless livens up the otherwise tepid material he’s provided with. The lyrics are rath­ er middling; Dystopia is a concept album, and one whose subject is as self-evident as it is unoriginal.

The most dispiriting aspect of

4floors Thursday, October 27th, 10 p.m.

SSM U building, $8 4floors presents “The Silence of the Martlets” Halloween party, with DJs on each of the four floors, and cheap drinks to kick off your Hallow­ een 2011 weekend. This event boasts $2 beers and $3 mixed drinks, but coat check is mandatory (though only $2). Costumes are a must, so start working on a special get-up. As usual, tickets are sold out, but you can usually find people selling their extras— at a premium— on the Facebook event page closer to the date.

Kill Halloween Friday, October 28th, 9 p.m.

Telus Theatre, $30 A sensory overload of lights and sound, K ill Halloween has cement­ ed its reputation as one of the craziest Halloween parties Montreal has to offer. Featuring world class DJs like Datsik, the M Machine, Funtcase, and local acts Vilify, Love Thy Brother, Dooze Jackers, and Adventure Club, K ill Halloween promises the full experience, if you can get your hands on a ticket: music, lights shows, an interactive circus, and audience interaction. This event isn’t just a concert or a club event; it’s a spectacle.

Dance in the Dark: Halloween Edition Friday, October 28th- 11 p.m.

Society for Arts and Technology (S A T), $15 This event is presented by Neon productions, and promises DJs that will blow your mind. Featuring sets from Clement Meyer, Remain, Jor­ dan Dare, and Mike Mind, and visuals provided by Grindspace, the night should be a non-stop dance party, with plenty of different sounds to suit any taste. For those who are seeking an alternative to Kill Halloween, Dance in the Dark is definitely not to be overlooked.

Water Can Saturday, October 29th’ 10 p.m.

Telus Theatre, $45

this album is that it all feels so rote; it reeks of something assembled, with each incorporated element checked off a list of metal clichés.

Even though they are executed com­ petently, it doesn’t offset how unin­

WaterCan M cGill presents Halloween ‘ 11, featuring unlimited drinks with entry. Annually proven to be one of M cG ill’s favourite Hal­ loween parties, WaterCan has added more bars and hired more bartend­ ers this year to make sure you can really drink all-you-can-drink. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards the WaterCan 2011/2012 Chapter Challenge, which helps bring clean water, improved sanitation, and hy­

spired the effort is.

giene education to 13 schools in Kenya. The event features sets by D J EJ,

—Iain Macdonald

Robot Taki, No Big Deal, and Strava.

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—Graeme Davidson

Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween ball Friday, October 28th, Saturday, October 29lh, Monday, October 31s' Showings at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The Impérial Cinéma, $17.95 advance, $12.95 for students

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Hosted by Plastik Patrik, Montreal’s annual Rocky Horror Hallow­ een ball is back, but in a new venue. The original cult film will be played on screen, with a live cast in attendance, and plenty of audience participa­ tion. Dressing up is essential, as there will be a wild costume contest and the audience is encouraged to bring their own props as well. A word of advice to those who haven’t ever seen Rocky Horror live before: watch out for the flying toast.

—Compiled by Jacqui Galbraith

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MUSIC

MOVIE REVIEW

In concert: The Barr Brothers

Two-dimensional plot, 3D action

“Where did you all come from?” vocalist and guitar player Brad Barr rhetorically asked the audience mid­

T h e T h r e e M u s k e t e e r s is a f u n t a k e o n

adept at folk music as dirty blues?

Was it Barr’s solo on a homemade tacklebox guitar during “Lord, I Just Can’t Keep From Crying?” Was it

way through the Barr Brother’s of­ ficial self-titled album release show last Tuesday at La Tulipe. He was speaking to the fact that the band had already self-released the album last year to significantly less fanfare at

that there was a full-on harp solo during a rock song? Maybe it was inviting openers the Low Anthem on stage for a rocking cover of Neil Young’s “Don’t Let It Bring You

the cozy Divan Orange.

Down” to close the show. In reality, it was that all of this and more occurred in the span of two hours. Onwards and upwards.

To understand the jump in venue size one only needs to try and pick the best part of the performance. Was it that they proved they're a band as

—Ryan Taylor

By Lauren Pires

Contributor Hollywood seems to be lack­ ing in original ideas. If they can’t revamp an older movie and call it a prequel they turn to books for inspi­ ration, to varying degrees of success.

The remake of Alexandre Dumas’

The Three M usketeers is one of the better efforts. It walks the fine line between cheesy and awesome, and though the schmaltz sometimes wins out, it doesn’t detract from the he­ roic, feel-good dynamic of the story.

It also manages to revitalize a classic tale of heroism and fighting for what is right.

The writers can be credited with sticking to the original plot. Young D ’Artagnan (Logan Lerman) trav­ els to Paris to join the now retired Musketeers: Athos (Matthew MacFadyen), Porthos (Ray Stevenson), and Aramis (Luke Evans). Together they must foil an attempt to start a war between Britain and France, ig­ nited by the crooked Cardinal Riche­ lieu (Christoph Waltz) by retrieving

an

o ld

the young Queen’s necklace from the Duke of Buckingham’s (Orlando Bloom) personal vault in the Tower of London.

The plot is rather straightfor­ ward, but its, simplicity allows for a rabble-rousing hour-and-a-half of explosions, fencing duels, and flying ships to take over your imagination with little resistance. The steampunk universe is one of a corrupt cardinal ruling through a young, naïve, and love-struck king, where the villains wear black and war is fought on Da Vinci’s secret war machines. It’s reminiscent of the Sherlock Holmes remake, and that’s not a bad thing.

The film reaches a happy medi­ um in employing 3D technology for both depth and texture, and its more classic use of simulating objects fly­ ing directly towards your face. The most striking part of this film is the mise-en-scene, and having these elaborate, gilded sets, which look like Renaissance tableaus, brought to life is fantastic. Coupled with flying cannon fodder and fire pouring out of flying ships, the 3D really works.

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What’s more, Paul Haslinger’s original score is fantastic, taking the intensity of a full orchestra and fit­ ting it to the silver screen. The battle scenes are tense and the music swells and falls at all the right places. It’s enough to carry you through the movie if you let yourself get wrapped up in it.

The movie is simply a thinly veiled coming-of-age story where love eventually conquers and virtue is rewarded, but what’s wrong with that? It’s an archetype that works, and the characters are classic heroes that are complemented by the kneeslap humour and epic battles on roof­ tops.

Overall, for such a light-hearted flick, it manages to successfully ad­ dress one of the biggest challenges faced by movies: the translation of book to film, especially one with as much history and influence as The Three M usketeers. This movie man­ ages to be a brand new film about a story that’s already been told, and

that’s impressive considering all the disasters we’ve seen before.

(Sam Reynolds / M cG ill Tribune)

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the Redmen were far from satis­ fied with their performance. “We stopped moving our feet,” M cGill Head Coach Kelly Nobes said after the game. “We have to put together

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The M cGill Redmen suffered their first loss of the 2011-2012 sea­

60 minutes against a good team like that. We made a comeback there in the third, but I didn’t think we de­

son on Friday night, falling to the U Q T R Patriotes in overtime by a score of 4-3. Despite getting a point in the loss, the second-ranked Redmen were outplayed for the major­ ity of the game and scored two goals in the final four minutes to force the

served to win.”

M cG ill’s top line of Francis Verrault-Paul, Alex Picard-Hooper, and Andrew Wright consistently controlled the puck in the offensive

extra frame.

M cGill got on the board early, as rookie Guillaume Langelier-Parent knocked home a rebound just 2:53 into the game. The Redmen held the lead until the eighth minute of the second period when U Q T R ’s

zone, but failed to generate anything substantial. “We’re successful when we get the puck down low and start using each other,” Wright said, who echoed his coach’s words, adding, “We weren’t moving our feet like we normally do, and for that rea­ son we weren’t getting open and we weren’t getting clear shots. I don’t think any team could keep up with us if we play a full 60 minutes.”

The strength of this Redmen

Michel Ouellet tied the game at one.

Ouellet netted his second goal of the night at 8:51 of the third and Félix Petit added another just two and a half minutes later as U Q T R moved ahead 3-1. The Redmen clawed

team is their speed and forecheck­ ing, but they have yet to establish either over the course of a full con­ test so far this season. Their depth has been a large factor in the team’s

back with just over four minutes remaining, getting goals from cap­ tain Evan Vossen and sophomore defenceman Vincent Bourgeois in a span of 1:49 to force overtime. The comeback would fall short, howev­ er, as U Q T R ’s Félix Lefrancois beat Redmen goalie Hubert Morin with 50 seconds remaining in the extra

T h e Redm en dropped two con secu tive overtim e contests over the w eekend. (Ryan Reisert / T h e M c G ill T ribune)

period.

With the victory, the Patriotes

30-29 on the evening, U Q T R played

improved to 5-2 on the season and moved into first place atop the O U A East Division. Despite being outshot

an excellent defensive game, keep­ ing M cG ill to the outside of their zone, and allowing very few qual­

4-0-1 start, despite the lack of con­ sistency. M cGill dropped their sec­

ity scoring chances. Though the game was back and forth in the first period, the Patriotes controlled the majority of the play and looked es­

pecially sharp after drawing even in the second.

Although they rallied late to steal a point in the losing effort,

ond O T decision of the weekend by a score of 3-2 at Concordia’s Ed Meagher Arena but they will get a quick chance to avenge the defeat Friday, Oct. 28 when the Stingers pay a visit to McConnell Arena.

SWIMMING — QUEBEC CUP II

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Laval. Veteran Steven Biebly and rookie Marc-Andre Benoit, who each earned four gold medals in in­ dividual and relay competitions, led

It was a great weekend for M c­ G ill’s swim teams, as both the men and women swam to first place fin­ ishes in their respective divisions at the second Quebec Cup competition of the season. This marked the first time the M cGill teams have swept a conference competition in eight years.

Head Coach Peter Carpenter got even more than he had hoped for from both his men’s and women’s teams.

“I was pleasantly surprised. I know we have a very special group this year, but it wasn’t until this past Saturday that I saw how great they could really be,” Carpenter said.

“The team spirit that the team has is really overwhelming, and the atmo­ sphere was great.”

The Redmen cleaned up the men’s division, earning 59 more

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the team. Biebly repeated his efforts from the first Quebec Cup and was once again named male athlete of the meet.

On the other side, the women faced stiffer competition, as McGill squeaked by Laval to earn first place honours. The Martlets’ gold medals came courtesy of Sophie OvemeyRagan and her impressive 50 metre fly time, as well as from their 4x50 freestyle relay team, and their 4x50

Sophie O vernay-Ragan w on gold in the 50 metre fly. (Sam Reynolds / The M c G ill Tribune)

for the provincial crowns this year,

weekend, five more M cGill swim­ mers qualified to compete at the CIS championships in March. After only

bility, but I certainly never thought that we might be able to win by 59 points,” Carpenter noted. “For

amazingly as a team, and managed to win two out of three relays. That was just huge,” he said. “It was a very rewarding day.”

two conference meets, M cGill has eight swimmers heading to nation­ als. Carpenter sees the win as a sign of good things to come.

“I knew that winning the men’s

the women the mountain was even higher. They needed to beat two very strong teams in U L and UdeM, and they managed to do it. I feel that the athletes have put themselves in a

but there is still a lot of work to do, and they know it.”

The men’s and women’s swim teams will both head south for ex­ hibition meets against Yale and Brown, before heading to Sher­ brooke to compete in the third Que­

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IM squad. Carpenter lauded the team effort that led the girls to victo­ ry. “On the women’s side, they won by committee. Our girls just swam

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

SOCCER — MARTLETS l, UQTR o

Martlets eke out win, clinch RSEQ playoff berth M o r in -B o u c h e r s c o re s

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Contributor U Q T R was in town this past Sunday night to battle the Martlets in a crucial game for the women’s soccer team. M cGill was looking for revenge, as the Patriotes won de­ cisively 3-0 the last time these two teams met on Sep. 30.

M cGill succeeded, overcom­ ing an uninspired effort to better the visitors by a score of 1-0. The vic­ tory can be credited to the golden boot of fourth year captain Alexan­ dra Morin-Boucher, who potted the lone goal, her team-leading seventh of the season, in the 68th minute of play off a blistering unassisted rightfooted strike.

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With the threat of a nil-nil draw looming, the Martlets started to show

huge for the third place Martlets, who clinched an RSEQ post-season berth with the victory.

But despite the result and the guarantee of a chance for provincial hardware, there is little M cG ill can take from this match going forward, as the quality of play was often low and inconsistent on both sides of the ball. This was particularly preva­ lent from the outset, as the first 25 minutes yielded only two shots for

some urgency in their play during the second half. The pace and pre­ cision improved substantially until the prized goal was scored. It came about in a harmless fashion, as a rare U Q T R offensive was stymied by a booming clearance from the Martlet back line. However, this clearance proved to be all that striker MorinBoucher would require, as she shouldered her way past her mark

the Martlets. This remarkably low offensive production seemed to lull the crowd of 55 that assembled at Molson Stadium. The first half con­ cluded similarly, with extended midfield challenges and turnovers dissi­ pating all hopes of a goal.

to claim the bouncing ball, gaining the position she needed to blast the ball past the helpless Trois-Rivières’ keeper Stephanie Rousseau. Follow­ ing the goal, the Patriotes did every­ thing they could to find an equalizer in the waning minutes of the match, but to no avail.

M c G ill w on their second straight. (Sam Reynolds / The M c G ill Tribune)

Despite the lack of quality scor­ ing opportunities for the Martlets, they found a win and thus improved to 7-3-2 on the year. McGill ends its campaign with a pair of road games

on Oct. 28 and 30 against Montreal and Concordia respectively, before squaring off in the provincial semi­ final scheduled for Nov. 4.

POINT - COUNTERPOINT Should fighting be allowed in the NHL? As the N H L continues to crack down on illegal hits, the debate over whether fighting should be banned is beginning to heat up. Tw o Tribune contributors weigh in on the issue...

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If someone told you that police forces should cease to exist because in a few occasions, they have ar­ rested the wrong person, would you

“You need to have that fear: If I hit someone wrong, someone’s going to come after me,” he said. “Without it, you’d have far more head shots

Fighting is a controversial sub­ ject in hockey. Some see it as part of the game and believe a fight can in­ spire a team, but what fighting takes

join a picket line in front of a police station? No, you wouldn’t, simply because you know that the police are designed to punish offences despite the small drawbacks that can occur in the process.

The same logic can be applied to fighting in hockey. The first and foremost reason that fighting came to exist in the game of professional hockey, according to Ross Bernstein in his book The Code: the Unwritten

and hits from behind.” Ray isn’t the only player who believes it either, as many players, including Gretzky, have lauded the role of the enforcer on their teams.

Yet in an era when head injuries are of primary concern for both fans and players, how does fighting stack up? The main argument against fighting is that it’s a leading cause of concussions in the N H L . Well fear not, my fisticuff-enjoying friends, because last March, the league re­

away from hockey seems to have a larger impact than the occasional joys it might bring.

Hockey is about using skill,

Rules o f Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL, was to protect teams’ key

leased the results of a two-year sta­ tistical study of N H L concussions.

According to the study, 44 per cent of the concussions incurred during the 2010-2011 season resulted from legal hits, 26 per cent from acci­ dental hits, 17 per cent from illegal hits and eight per cent from fight­ ing, with the cause of the remaining five per cent undetermined (which is probably legal speak for “Matt Cooke”). So, if you want to ban

players. Over the years, teams have employed enforcers to protect their star players from the Matt Cookes to the Tie Domis of the game. The threat of having to fight Dave Semenko kept Wayne Gretzky safe, opening up the game and allowing him to play unfettered by fear of cheap shots. Fighting in hockey is not meant to be brutal and unwar­ ranted, but is instead synonymous with protection and solidarity.

So, if fighting is removed from the game, how are players meant to dissuade cheap shot artists from filling their star players’ heads with flying elbows? Rob Ray, a former

fighting because of head injuries, you’re going to have to ban legal hits and accidental hits from the game first, which is pointless.

Fighting should remain a part of the N H L .

N H L enforcer, said it would be “a big mistake” to outlaw fighting.

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technique, strategy, and determina­ tion to rise above the other team.

Without fighting, would outcomes

W in n e r : For Fighting creates excitement fo r many fans and generates needed revenue fo r the league. It may seem barbaric and lead to injuries, but the stats show that fighting poses a lesser risk to players ’ health than even regular hitting. Stars like Sid­ ney Crosby are less likely to be targeted if the goons that injure them fea r retaliation from enforc­ ers. Until illegal hits are completely eliminated, fighting must remain a part o f NHL hockey.

be significantly affected? Unlikely.

Undoubtedly there is a difference between men’s and women’s hock­ ey. Women’s games lack a physical aspect, but they are still aggressive and are more focused on the tech­ nical aspects of the game— strat­ egy and skill. This is not to say that men’s hockey games have less skill, but for some men, fighting can be­ come a distraction that can deter from the enjoyment of the game.

Roster spots that could go to skill players are reserved for goons who can barely skate.

In recent years the N H L has made major strides in cracking down on illegal hits. In particular, this sea­ son, Brendan Shanahan has made it clear that the league no longer toler­ ates illegal hits by doling out count­ less “Shanabans.” Supporters of fighting argue that enforcers protect star players, but in reality, the rules exist to punish offenders and these players take up roster spots that could go to skill players.

In addition, there are major in­

jury consequences of fighting; play­ ers who fight run the risk of getting hurt. Those coaches who send their enforcers out to fight are complicit in these injuries.

This issue cannot be discussed without mentioning the events of this past year. Wade Belak, Rick Rypien, and Derek Boogaard all passed away, leading many to link fighting and the enforcer role with depression and substance abuse.

As sad as these cases are, they are prime examples of what can hap­ pen to someone who assumes the enforcer role on a team. Not only does this lead to tragic outcomes for the individual and their families, but the morale of hockey also suffers.

Without fighting, it’s possible these tragedies may have never occurred.

Fighting appeals to the com­ mercial aspect of hockey. Some fans may argue that the game is more exciting if they can expect certain players to start fighting. This has a greater impact off the ice, as it will make more people watch the game but for reasons not directly related to the actual game— the wrong rea­ sons. If you’re looking for a fight, watch the U F C . Fans should under­ stand there is more to hockey than just fighting.

For the benefit of the game, the N H L should ban fighting.

-R ebecca Babcock

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BASKETBALL — REDBIRD CLASSIC

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things right in their three games.

“Overall, 1 think we got bet­ ter as a team, we’re all thinking positively],” Martin said. “ [But] we lost a big player against Regina.”

Love Competition Hall may be M cG ill’s home court, but it didn’t feel that way this past weekend.

Hoops fans from six other schools invaded the gym to cheer on their teams in the 17th annual M cGill Redbird Basketball Classic. While M cGill fans were few and far be­

That big player was fourth-year power forward Anneth Him-Lazarenko, who, despite her injury, was named a tournament all-star. The Martlets weren’t as successful in their final two games and fell 82-74 to Regina and 55-52 to the Carleton Ravens despite a furious second half comeback. Head Coach Ryan Thorne was impressed by his team’s performance against some of the na­

tween, numerous supporters of the St. Francis-Xavier X-M en showed up and left happy as the X-M en took the men’s title, defeating all three teams they played. In the women’s tournament, the Regina Rams took home the honours with a 2-1 record.

Although this was only a pre­ season tournament, both the Red­ men and Martlets learned that they have a lot of work to do if they want to compete with Canada’s best in the regular season. The Redmen dropped all three of their games, while the Martlets salvaged only one victory over the Brock Badgers.

The Redmen were without two familiar faces throughout the tournament, which may have con­ tributed to their poor display. Head Coach Dave D ’Aveiro was on leave after being selected to work as an assistant coach for Team Canada at

tion’s best. “We set up our preseason

The Redm en w ent 0-3 in the classic. (Ryan Reisert / T h e M c G ill Tribune)

and figure things out to make strides

Second-year M cGill forward Tristan Renaud-Tremblay was named to the tournament all-star team after av­ eraging 15 points and six rebounds over the course of the weekend.

tice.

in the right direction.”

The Redmen were unhappy with their performances on Friday and Saturday night as they lost to McMaster and St F.X. by scores of

“We’re trying to work things out now, ever since we lost Simon for the season,” Coach Dangelas said. “We just have to continue to work to get better, watch lots of film,

68-52 and 90-71. On Sunday after­ noon, M cGill played the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and put in their best performance of the week­ end in a hard fought 64-59 defeat.

the Pan-Am Games in Mexico. As­ sistant coach John Dangelas filled in for D ’Aveiro. M cGill al-so felt the loss of Simon Bibeau, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in prac­

The Martlets were more suc­ cessful, winning their tournament opener 64-60 over Brock. Thirdyear shooting guard Marie-Eve Martin led the way with 14 points in just 20 minutes on the court. Mar­

to play To p -10 teams, and that’s who we played,” Thome said. “We can play with any team in the country.”

Both the Redmen and Martlets will now head south of the border to continue their exhibition schedules.

The men will face tough competi­ tion against Cincinnati, a six-seed that made it to the round of 32 in last year’s N C A A Men’s Basketball Tournament. The women travel to Ithaca, N Y to face the Cornell Big Red who finished 6-22 overall in 2010-2011. Both teams open their regular season on Nov. 10 against Concordia.

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