5
New display for Homer Watson The
art gallery is
dubbed
exhibit being
‘unbelievable.’
in
Josey Vogels brings a
sex
little
intimacy talk
to the Sanctuary.
Spoke
new
introducing a
Conestoga gets a lesson
Bye Bye Barbie 43 wonderful years Ken and famed doll call quits.
After
the
it
Entertainment
Monday, March
1
2004
,
Conestoga College, Kitchener
— No. 8
36th Year
Conestoga
Falconer
faculty
gets nod
vote favour
in
1
as CSI president
of strike College results coincide with
By CARRIE
HOTO
Falconer will reign as of Conestoga Students (CSI) for a second term.
Justin
president
provincial
Inc.
On
staff across Ontario voted
yes
to
give their union
Teachers, have
who
been without
Rockin’ the Sanctuary
August,
are
week could come
By CHRISTINA BRAMBURGER Conestoga Students ing for a frosh
Inc. is
week
push-
for the stu-
looking for a
dents of Conestoga.
pay increase
This wouldn’t be your typical beer-chugging contest that some may picture when they hear those
would that wages between the
maximum high school teacher’s salary and the minimum univer-
two magical words together. The college wants to avoid
the
to
connecting students. “It’s in CSI’s mission statement to create a connected environment and this is something we definitely want to do,” says Falconer. “When I say, ‘frosh week,’ I don’t necessarily think it’s going to
be this week-long thing and there’s going to be purple Kool-Aid out on Slip-n-Slides
...
The
activities are
is
alcohol, drinking, hazing and pre-
the least important to designing a
another issue, as are benefits
mature thoughts of what a frosh
frosh week,
Workload
professor’s.
week
and staffing questions. cent per Eighty teachers
Conestoga’s
of voted,
with 76 per cent in favour of a
the
let
strike vote will
bargaining team
go
back to the table between now and March 3 with the power to a
negotiate said
lege
fair
settlement,”
Ted Montgomery, chair of
the union bargaining team.
Conestoga College president John Tibbits is still optimistic settlement can be a that
it’s
entails.
That
is
to
bad situation for the
a
participate
in,
col-
says CSI
president Justin Falconer.
“What
strike.
“The strong
do think we have
1
is
an
comes to college, the faster they feel welcome and connected, the more likely they are to stay, even when they struggle. If the student knows that he or
am
in school,
hoping there will be more
“People
we
can’t
who
feel
unconnected
Frosh week would concentrate on
to
A
frosh
week would have
to
be
very complementary to the existing orientation week. After all, it could
“Student retention, student develall tie
complement
icy and process. hand in hand.”
think
and events
that student activities
can’t
to
short-sightedness
“It’s
institutional polI
think they go
This could be an opportunity to all areas of Conestoga
involve
College and try to develop something that’s going to be successful for everyone. Everyone is here for the
“We’re dents
all
same reason. Falconer
nominee does get
it.”
campuses, fun and exciting
dent employment. “It’s a tremendous compliment to to
There should be an open dialogue about the possibility
of a frosh week, and all areas should be invited to participate and communicate about what a possible week of activities could be for students.
the
success of a pond party and draw
know
that your peers, the people you have been working closely
with for the last four or five months, have the confidence in you to do another term. And I think
compliment that working in the right direction and we do realize that there ” are things we do need to correct, said Falconer after hearing he had the ultimate
it’s
we
are
the majority of the directors’ support.
tion of student involvement, stu-
The other two candidates running for the position were Ethan
dent participation and the growth of student life?” Falconer asks.
of
that out for a
week-long celebra-
Miller, the current vice-president
CSI, peer services and residence on day one, that’s going to be great, he
and a third-year busistudent, and Scott Ingram-Cotton, who sits on the board of directors and is a
says.
third-year
If students can get involved in
“Those are the students who stay
who
graduate,
who
love
and go out and are great ambassadors to our com-
their experiences
munity.” It has to be a mandate from the college to get this going by
September. “I think
we need
legitimize that this
the college to
is
a
good
idea,”
activities
management
ness
“If not, we’re going to peck
away
engineering stu1
in a question period. look forward to greater student
pated “I
involvement in the coming term and I think we all have a lot to work forward to,” Falconer said. “We’re going in the right direction and CSI is going to get better. It’s going to be better for students and going to be a
cant changes this
have a
slowly.”
civil
Each contender was given minutes to speak, and then partici-
dent.
there’s
says Falconer.
at this
says.
day one and go
“How do we complement
it.
events, and opportunities for stu-
their graduation.”
in the college
to get
co-chairs and fellow
Falconer’s platform focused on closing the gap between the satel-
here to see the stu-
in
start
They want us
madam,
directors, this
Conestoga
involved,
together,” says Falconer.
to under-
lot to
lot
of
coming
signifi-
fall;
we
look forward to.”
Errant vehicles on pathways pose safety risk
get
something done.’’
Falconer explains.
generally leave the school.”
I
important.”
opment and student success
deadline.
why
the purpose
that is
There have been countless studies done that say when a student
hang out with someone, they stay
don’t see
and the most
the objective
use a splash of excitement, a hint of activity and a dash of spirit.
reached before the March 3
discussions.
it’s
the school.”
opportunity to improve retention at
she can go and talk to someone, or they know someone, or they can
“1 really
Well,
lite
Frosh
They want CSI
potential.
Bands brought some rock to the Sanctuary Friday the 13th. Above, Moonraker took the stage for the 80 people in attendance. Other bands included Vacuity and Asher. For full story and photos see Page 9.
contract
since
sity
May 2004
stand and help them achieve their
reached
3.
put their
ciation.
(Photo by Carrie Hoto)
the
mandate to strike. The 8,500 teachers, counsellors and librarians voted 74.5 per cent in favour of going on
a
president for the
In Falconer’s speech he said, “Students want to build their asso-
Feb. 17, college faculty
and
strike if a deal is not
the
April 2005 term.
JAMES DOYLE
by March
17,
CSl’s board of directors chose a
new By
meeting on Feb.
a
In
outcome
Tibbits
There were no new negotiations scheduled prior to press time. However, local OPSEU presidents did meet in Toronto Feb. 21.
Faculty previously went on
1984 and 1989. The ’84 strike lasted 24 days while
strike in
the ’89 strike lasted 20 days.
No school year has been a teacher strike.
lost to
By CARLA
SANDHAM
after they recently
cles
Action motorists
being taken to stop from driving on the
is
walking paths around the college. After posts, which blocked the paths’ entrances, were removed in November to allow for snow removal, several cars have been caught driving along them. College employees expressed
concern
at
college council Feb. 9
saw
enter the path
at
three vehi-
the
Early
Childhood Education Centre and exit at
And
Door in
entrance
at
Early
the
Childhood Education Centre be
5.
was almost
hit
by a car on the pathway several months ago. “Something needs to be done,” said John Tibbits, president of Conestoga College, at college council. One employee at the meet-
The
current signs spell
Barry Milner, manager of physical resources.
“We
will be looking at upgrading
those on the pathways.”
changed.
a rumoured incident, a
college employee
ing asked that the signs before the
path
out no
but vehicles, motorized employee suggested they be
the inter-
national driving signs (a picture of
a vehicle with a slash through
it)
and lowered for easier visibility. “Each year we do a review of the signage around the college,” said
Milner added they would be putup the posts again in the
ting
spring.
Tibbits said this
is
an ongoing
and they will discuss more permanent solutions besides the posts, which cannot be kept in during the winter months. issue
Page 2
— SPOKE, March
1
,
News
2004
Now deep thoughts ...with Conestoga College
sealed with a
(Random questions answered 6y random students
HOWDEN
By JENNIFER
What
is
Day
Valentine’s
your fantasy dream job?
On
Feb.
chance
students
13
buy
to
had the
their sweetheart car-
nations for Valentine's Day.
The department of development and alumni services held Sealed with Alumni Kisses (SWAK) where they sold carnations
to
Conestoga students.
"We I
want
to
be captain
for a
737
for British Airways.”
Bonnie Fisher Program: Aviation
did
people
awareness of
to create
it
We
the alumni services.
know
that we’re
want
to let
around and
what we’re all about,” said Monica Hintmelman, director of the department of devel-
opment and alumni services.
“Plus,
do t
The came
“A Spanish version of Hugh pink,
Hefner.”
a fun thing to
it’s
for Valentine’s Day.”
were sold
which
carnations, in
for
red,
white or
$2 each or three
for $5.
Edwin Larin
Each flower also came with two Hershey Kisses. The event was a huge success, with all 250 flowers being sold for
Program: Mechanical Engineering
the fourth year in a row.
According
to
Himmelman,
event has been going on for
the
at least
eight years.
There were 10 people
would love
to
be an assis-
tant to Kelly Clarkson.”
Erin
Watson
unteered
at the event.
who
vol-
They were
Laurie Doersam, Justin Falconer,
Laycock, Holly O'Neill, Runstedler, Antranik Tchlalekian, Margie Williams, Wismer, Jessica Monica Himmelman and Cliff the Condor. Carie
(Photo by Jennifer Howden)
Kitty
Program: Social Services
shows one of the carnations that were sold on Feb. 13. The carnations were part of Sealed with Alumni Kisses, put on by the Cliff
department
development and alumni
of
relations.
Conestoga becomes a member By
DAWN HASSON
Have you ever wanted who work in the
Dave Hu be Program: Broadcasting
to talk to
people
field
chose and find out what
it’s
you
Students
in
information technoloin
and faculty can attend the monthly meetings as guests.
the
Association
International
Administrative
Brandon Rieck Program: Engineering
tion,” said
about the
IAAP
is
Professionals
a non-profit association
that provides
information, educa-
and training
to
business community.
“A
flight
attendant for Air
W
Canada.” Taryn Hardy
Program: Aviation
IAAP
Wim
Program: Recreation and Leisure
Smite Conestoga you could 6e our next respondent! ,
meeting.
“The
seeing students “networking.”
“What we’ve been doing when going to the meetings
is
not sitting
with the students and just having a
and
table of students
faculty,” said
Hyslop. “Jim (Weare) and
up
I split
and take a couple of students with
we
haven’t met before.
in the
workforce,”
The president of
the
Grand River chapter, Lina Veglia, works towards providing office experience to stu-
administration dents.
"We
offer encouragement, guid-
administrative
in the industry.”
Both Hyslop and Weare think
has 40,000
for an indi-
IAAP
membership application form. The association was founded in 1942.
it is
“By been years,
be
someone who’s company for 15 to 20
talking at
a
to
you (students) can
like,” said
what
it’s
really
going
to
Hyslop. “As an office
you went out and summer working in an office, you can't know from that one experience what it’s going administrator,
if
got a job over the
to be like.”
school of business program, said
it
office administrative students to be
co-ordinator for office administra-
taught under the
and information technology. James Weare, a professor
for
same organization
the business students have joined.
tion
in
and informa-
technology support services,
an excellent opportunity
is
“Students can meet people are out
in
the
field,
who
working
those jobs, and find out
how
in
the
correspondents,”
“We hope
with
a
to provide
look
into
the
administrative profession.”
The
administration and technology support services programs are now two years long and have been divided office
information
into three sections.
These are a general administrative section,
an executive level for assistants
and the
technology
support
administrative
information
Brian Harvey, the chair of the
is
said Veglia.
students
“They’ve been around for ages,” said Sheila Hyslop, the program
tion
said Hyslop.
with individuals
gives
It
find out overall
office administration
one was a motivational
last
speaker on stress
ance and programs with regards to
of IAAP, according to the
Gerritsen
schedules a guest speaker for each
students the opportunity to network
tion that carries out the objectives
centre.”
to attend a
us
are a
vidual, firm or educational institu-
recreation
for anyone who wishes monthly meeting. The meeting itself is $5, the meeting and dinner is $20. IAAP
room 1D20
Hyslop attends the meetings once
which covers Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. is
a sign-up sheet outside
is
school of business office in
month with Weare, and they enjoy
a great opportunity for students.
This
lot
said
functions,”
They
The college has an associate
own my own
Weare. “They know a latest techniques.”
members worldwide and more than 600 chapters. The chapter the college belongs to is the Grand River chapter,
membership.
“To
for stu-
There
IAAP
support the
recognized leader of administrative professionals.
a
of
(IAAP), as well as the Grand River chapter, which is a year old.
tion
good thing
“I think it’s a
office administration can.
As of Jan. 30, Conestoga College member of the became a
organization
Harvey.
dents to have that kind of connec-
gy support services and students
Toronto.”
can vote on
behalf of the college, but students
really
like?
“A back-up goaltender for
who
only one
the
“To be a rock star
of
services.
IAAP
has plans
in the
works
provide a scholarship to students this year’s
may be
graduation.
to at
The winner
able to attend the meetings
for free, but this is
still
tentative.
The organization also has plans to run a workshop April 17, but details are
still
pending.
News
SPOKE, March
1
,
— Page 3
2004
College’s security staff kept on their toes By
DAWN HASSON
They
the building.
are an extra set
of eyes and ears for us."
A failed tire alarm, a car theft and missing wallets are all in a week's work
for
stall
the
at
security
department.
Two
A
wallets were stolen from the
student
gym
who was working
left his
with his wallet
out in
pants in a tote bag. in the
pocket.
The
and wallet were missing
pants
when he came back for them. "We haven't had any problems many, many months up there so
in
when
it's
in but
going through the recreation Centre
someone can
possible that
As
for the students getting their
The second wallet was taken from an unlocked locker. Hunter encourages students to lock up their valuables when they
Hunter.
centre to the fact that we've had the
problem so they can be
"We
also
vigilant,"
let
the sup-
port staff (physical resources staff)
work around
the building
know
because they have a strong sense of the building and who works around
GLBT
no valuables "Credit
if
there arc
them, according to
in
cards
obviously a
are
main concern. If anyone loses their wallet, and they have credit cards in there, they need to notify their respective bank as quickly as possible. Otherwise, they may be held accountable for usage of the card,"
Hunter
said.
Wallets
only
the
things
was taken
Feb. 9, a stereo
from a vehicle "That's the
stereo
The
aren't
being stolen.
On
(Photo by
A
Lot
in
first
10.
theft
we've had
reported from a vehicle this year, since the cameras were installed,"
was
closed-circuit television
were
eras
stolen from a car
cam-
in
the front row of Lot 10 by the meters on Feb. hours, as opposed to between
10
when most of
the
December. They allow security staff to view more area and zoom in on certain areas. "Since the cameras went in,
from vehicles
frankly, our incidents with vehicle-
Hunter.
related
installed
thefts
in
have dropped way
down," said Hunter.
said Hunter.
The
theft
a.m. and 3 p.m. thefts take place.
"We
don't
in the
evening
new message board
have thefts
typically
evening," said
in the
had to deal
staff also
lem
fire alarm in the E-wing that went off during lunch hour on Feb.
was a prob-
system."
in the
Students were brought back into the school as quickly as possible.
Technology
The
who
club or
GLBT
(CSI)
was more than helpful Maher a message board
giving for the
ary thing and
it’s
CSI's communications specialist
Egleston
said
college
the
had a GLBT club like other colleges do such as George Brown and Humber College, until this hasn't
year.
"Conestoga, up to kind of been
left
this point,
behind.
It's
a revolutionary thing and
has
kind of
it's
going
with the times," Egleston said.
else can you find
with a collection of in
far
as
no
is
his office?”
Dave's concerned finer place than
manager
physical
of
Barry Milner,
manager ofphysical resources
and Putt’s co-worker. "He always has the college at
resources heart."
(Photo by Ryan Connell)
Tam Maher, related
news articles and calendars and in the community. now come
ward and shown a so
we
obviously
lot
are as
for-
of initiative
receiving
"So
we
ative
much
as
from the college and
GLBT
club
is
CSI-funded club to have its own message board. The optimist club also has its own message board with events and information posted.
Egleston said
many
other
dubs
that they sponsor don't have mes-
sage boards simply because they haven't asked for one, so the CSI has never had to decide what clubs
deserve message boards.
Maher is encouraged by how much support the club has been
we it,"
engineer,
professional as a faculty
member
has been
reaction.
If
the
little
neg-
anything
is
message board, up to replace
just put another
Maher
said.
"We
will not
be
discouraged."
The GLBT message board also promotes the club's new website which is another resource for students, promoting club events, community events, coming out information, links and other resources, as well as books, movies and magazine reviews. The website can be
in
the first year
co-ordinated the electrical far there
removed from the second
a
Conestoga was established as an app’^d -irt.s and technology college. Putt has also been the dean of technology and of Doon campus, 1967
CSI.
going to
Putt,
was hired
GLBT club, posts gayshowing GLBT activities at
president of the CSI-funded
the college
The
CSI communications specialist
chicken and bird toys
Milner,
can."
Sam Egleston,
with.
contract with the college as a part-
Conestoga College," said Barry
accommodate them
with the times.”
work
said
a fantastic-
“Who
"As
"Students have
going
individual to
last,"
is
but at the end of March, he will retire from being a full-time employee. He will, however, remain on
there
club.
kind of a revolution-
improved from the Milner, adding Putt
time employee.
issues but couldn't
in
always thinking ahead to how it can be
is
the next project and
for 37 years,
to the meetings," she said. Inc.
"He
at
resources; has served the college
are interested in the
Conestoga Students
employee hired
first
Conestoga College is now easing into retirement more than three decades later. David Putt, director of physical
bisexual
to those
Advanced
and
Learning.
and transgendered (GLBT) community. Tam Maher, president of the GLBT club called Conestoga Pride, said she started the message board so she could help generate more exposure for the club and the community. "We thought it would be helpful
Sam
system and the bell should not have sounded," said Hunter. "Unfortunately, there
Security
resource has been estab-
lege that are related to the gay,
“It’s
had taken that system to work on the
RYAN CONNELL
lished for gay, lesbian, bisexual
come
a technical glitch.
electrician
Conestoga’s first employee will be missed by many as he bids farewell
and transgendered students at Conestoga College. A message board in the hallway near the E wing provides information, articles and upcoming events in the community and at the collesbian,
was
It
"Our
Dawn Hasson)
9.
part off the
By CARLA SA NDHAM
A new
12.
with a
occurred
students take pride
in their By
slip
"Or sometimes a student can prop open a door." said Hunter.
in,"
wallets back, they might
where else, for that matter. "The first thing we try and do is to get the word out so more people are aware ot it. We've certainly alerted staff who work at the recreation
with
volume of people we have
the
Hunter, chief of security and parking services.
are in the recreation centre, or any-
fit-
They shouldn't
they can.
be able to just wander
it's
for
said Al
that
think any
ness club, those types of environments, tend to have people wander
a bit of an unusual circumstance,"
said Hunter.
thefts. I
college, university, racket club,
recreation centre in early February. the
Hunter doesn't think a student
was responsible for the "From time to time,
gram and was
the
pro-
Putt has also saved the college hundreds of thousands of dollars, said Milner, through energy management upgrades and sensible
designs.
while his designs may be Milner said Putt is a "funny guy" with a good sense of
And
sensible,
humour.
"Who
manager of
you find with a and bird office?" Milner asked,
else can
of chicken
strategic projects.
collection
Kevin Mullan, vice-president of academics and finance, has worked with Putt for 29 years. "He is a very organized individual and his professionalism definitely shows in his work," he said. Through the years. Putt has overseen the construction of Cwing. E-wing, the woodworking centre as well as most other cam-
toys in his
pus renovations. He has helped
terms," said Tibbits.
at accessed www.geocities.com/glbtconesto-
expand applied
arts
ga.
school
to
and
the
evolve
and an
college
from an technology
Institute
of
pointing to a plastic chicken Putt
had kept after someone gave
it
him as a joke. John Tibbits, president Conestoga College, also said
Putt
is
to
of
a character, but a hard-worker
when
it
comes
to getting a project
done.
"He
is
leaving on the best of
be called back
"And he will when we renovate
and expand again." Putt declined to be interviewed for the story.
— SPOKE, March
Page 4
1
,
Commentary
2004
Music industry should do their own dirty work It
may be
down Kazaa
time for you music lovers to shut
for a
while. is sweeping across the Web after it was announced Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) has crack down on those people who share music over the
Paranoia that the
plans to Internet.
The CRIA has asked a judge to force at least five major Internet - including Rogers Hi-Speed, Bell Sympatico, Tellus, Shaw Communications and Videotron - to disclose the identities of 29 customers who share music through their service. The announcement was made last December that charges will be laid providers
against the music-swappers in question and there
is
a good chance this will
come
it
looks as though
to pass.
The companies have been served court materials informing them of the situation. Customer sendee representatives for the been asked to advise customers that they have no further information regarding who is on the list or whether or not names will be released, as this is a decision that Internet providers have
Just when you thought the Internet was a safe place...
the court will make.
Feeling nervous yet? It’s
comforting to
will stand
by
know
companies by the court
that at least a couple of the
their privacy regulations until ordered
up the information. This is personal data that, in any other would be completely illegal to disclose. Representatives cannot even discuss the most seemingly to give
situation,
insignificant aspects of a customer’s account with
without the subscriber’s permission. With such it’s fitting
We
someone
strict
else
protocols
to see these corporations fighting back.
last September when the American version of Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) - set its sights on 261 music-swappers, most notably a 12-year-old girl from New York. The RIAA had requested the identities of 150 Charter Communications customers, which lead to Charter filing a federal lawsuit in an attempt to block those names from the recording industry. Whether or not Canadian Internet providers follow suit is yet to be determined. At least 400 people in the U.S. have already been sued by the
remember
all
CRIA -
the
the
RIAA. This
Students lose President of CSI Students no longer have option
for
their
Conestoga Students
Inc.
(CSI)
not just an issue of morals and theft;
it
has also
become
is
working for
says the
Opinion
student body
still
directors
“It
who,
in turn,
choose the
was
do,” Falconer said in an interview
their
customers that
in that corporation. in
These companies have a contract with gives them a certain amount of security with-
to sue them.
Even
if
these kinds of situations aren’t written
stone between the customer and the Internet provider, there
should be some kind of regulations making very clear to the cus-
tomer
that their personal information
If the
could be used against them.
recording industry wants to fight copyright infringement,
they should start looking for a
means of
getting the information
He added many students know much about the candi-
don’t
dates and
it
becomes
a popularity
vote.
Here’s a question; do you really think people
know more about
ence
for.
now
is
The only
these
in than they
know about
that they
I
go about
to
don't think it
is
Maybe learn
differ-
people are
there
such as a debate
choosing the president.
a
is
more about
way
for us to
the candidates,
in the cafeteria at
a time
when many people
there
to
hear
aren’t likely to learn
to
much about
will be
candidates’
the
“You don’t get elected to
views.
have a lot of friends and go to cool parties.”
involved rather than less involved
Making is
Justin Falconer,
the student
way
to help
them
importance of
their
the perfect
realize
the
body more
decision.
CSIpresident
If
they can hear the different
ideas and points of view,
The people who don’t bother
to take
the students’ choice away.
the pres-
learn anything about the president
way
the
students are just ran-
domly voting
board of directors they’re voting
their customers.
welcome
students well. But,
going
be a group of people voted in
to
the
ident?
Letters are
is still
Feb. 17.
more directly, rather than trying to weasel it out of the companies whose first responsibility should be the security of they need
So, in effect, there
who many unanimous agreement was the right thing to
a
that this
means
the board of directors either.
voting for the board of
they’re
do give the CSI credit
job seriously and represent the
has
decision-making power because
if
are trying to have a responsible person elected who will take the
Falconer
to violate the trust of their
as a
I
chosen directly by us? Justin
Falconer said. Although,
person will be chosen?
Learn
the students, should they not be
CSI president
of friends and go to cool par-
we are not part of the process, how can we trust that the right
Rebecca
Since this person
a matter of privacy and security.
It is unjust to ask these companies customers - especially if it’s to be used
lot
ties,”
president.
president. is
now chosen by board of directors
the
voting
of
vote
right to
This process doesn’t seem to be
that
much of an improvement. “You don’t
it
will
included
make them
in the
people would
get elected to have a
I
think
feel
more
process and more
come
out to vote.
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News
SPOKE, March
Guelph campus helps sick RYAN CONNELL
By
Natasha
academic
an
Price,
preparation upgrading student
gram, decided to get the Guelph
search program at the Guelph cam-
ble brain tumour.
for
to
all
over
campus encouraging students donate money to the charitable
cause.
Also, jars have been placed
at
the front office and in the cafeteria
by the cash register where students can donate their spare change. Three-year-old Hope Monaghan, of Puslinch Township, was diagnosed in early October with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare inoperable brain tumour located in the middle of the brain stem. Hope’s prognosis is
poor.
is
planning to enroll in an
family
the
Spoke
about
drivers
By MICHELLE
TAYLOR
crosswalks exist so
and roadways
safety ers
safely.
compromised when
is
to
fail
yield
to
centre. “I
was wondering why our cam-
pus couldn’t do something to get involved.
1
love kids and to hear
associated with
behind
there is a pedestrian crossover.
crossover
same as a
the
is
A
cross-
walk except it crosses a roadway and has flashing lights to indicate the person’s intent to cross.
was using
this
crossover last
my
and fiance, when a driver decided he was going to accelerate instead of stop. When we pushed the button for the lights to flash he was a good
week, along with
away
distance
so
ly,
my
road. If the
I
in
been
sister
order to stop safe-
fiance started to cross the
hadn’t warned him about
oncoming
car.
Hope’s care and
places
has
Price
now
$100 from students and
said
excellent,"
Price.
recently
trip
for
Florida.
Indicate your inten-
by holding out your Hunter suggests students
tions to cross
hand.”
He
sure the car sees them before
works
in
the
LRC
and said they are con-
cerned with anything that especially
may be through
the hair.
“We
know what is going around and we just want to protect don’t
usage policy
in
the is
LRC,
being
but said the
implemented
because someone noted it as a concern in one of the suggestion boxes.
fortunate not to have any injuries in to a pedestri-
an crossing a roadway. If a driver were caught with failing to yield for a pedestrian on campus, they would not be subject to the Highway Traffic Act because the college
is
private
property.
Instead, students could be subject to an infraction, which could mean anything from a warning to expulsion.
Heinzel says that if there is a complaint about a driver failing to yield
for pedestrians
at
a cross-
Don’t park there Parking without a provincial disability slip may cost you a $300 fine. The fine is payable to the City of Kitchener, not the college.
“If there are offenders in the area,
we
usually get them repeating the
few days.” Hunter says speed is the main reason drivers fail to yield at Conestoga. “The speed limit is 15 km/h and we frequently see people exceeding that.”
CLASSIFIEDS
act within a
He also says the biggest thing is to educate both pedestrians and drivers about the safe use of crosswalks. Ultimately,
Hunter want
comes down
Highway Traffic Act. The standard fine is $90 plus court costs for a total of $1 10. The driver would also get three demerit
Pedestrians must
always
Heinzel
both
to express that
If drivers fail to yield for pedestrians in the city, they would be
subject to the
driving
their
to
has
out for their
to
it,
make
own
it
the pedestrian
right
the
and
when
of
way.
sure to look
safety, but in a
driver versus pedestrian situation, the driver
must
yield.
Camp Wayne For
Girls
Children’s sleep-away camp. Northeast
August 15, 2004. If you love children and want to have a GREAT summer we need female staff as Directors and Instructors Pennsylvania, June 18
for:
-
Tennis, Swimming, (W.S.I. pre-
ferred) Golf, Gymnastics, Cheerleading,
Drama, Camping/Nature, High and Low Ropes, team Sports, Waterskiing, Sailing,
Ceramics, Silkscreen,
Printmaking, Batik, Jewelery, Calligraphy, Photography, Sculpture,
very noticeable one with flashing lights, yet drivers often don’t stop
Guitar, Aerobics, Self-defense, Video,
to allow pedestrians to cross.
work at the mall, I cross Kingsway Drive almost every day, 1
Piano. Other positions:
and I take the crossover every time. And, every time I cross it, at least one or two drivers do not stop right
Administrative/Driver, Nurses (RN’s and nursing student). On campus interviews
away.
Over time cross until
I
I
have learned not to
am
March
absolutely sure the
is going to come to a stop. Olaf Heinzel, public affairs coWaterloo the for ordinator
Regional Police Service, says it is up to both the driver and the pedestrian to ensure a safe crossing.
Summer Employment
“We
Erbsville Kartway, Waterloo requires
strongly encourage pedestrians to
sure
the
car
crossing,”
is
stopping
he
“(Pedestrians) need to indicate a desire to want to use the road.
Lights and signs don’t stop everyone.”
A1 Hunter, chief of security for
their surroundings when crossing a roadway. “Stop before crossing a
Crew, Grounds maintenance and Concession Stand starting weekends, Easter Weekend and full time during the summer months. The
people for
says.
Conestoga College, agrees. He says students need to be aware of
20. Call 1-800-279-3019 or apply
online at www.campwayneforgirls.com.
vehicle
before
Bartlett
Most students have their own headphones but the bookstore is selling them Bartlett said. He is not aware of any problems associated with headphone
record.
walk, police will monitor the area.
also says the college has been
due
added
points
often drivers don't stop for pedestrians. This crossover is a
make
Morgan
educational technology section of
inch jacks are those
may not be paying attention
how
Since
own earphones due
to health concerns.
-
crossing streets
discuss
to
requiring students to
1/8
in
he would have
started
is
provide their
The
found on computer systems, CD, MP3 players, and cassette decks.
brother,
hit.
we
after
arranged a family
Hope and her
After a few obscenities were expressed,
earphones
The Children’s Wish Foundation also
ous
Toronto’s Hospital for
with
March 1. The LRC
There will be a box where earphones are used that will take both 1/4 - and 1/8 - inch plugs.
helps.”
little bit
Jonah, to go to Disney World
visits to
students
transferable,
faculty.
“People are giving loonies, and dollar bills; that’s
really
— Page 5
the students,” said Bartlett.
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) will no longer be supplying
the
raised close to
treatments, including her continu-
the last five years
Drive,
help Hope’s
many expenses
attempting to cross.
Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener,
I
will
in
responding,” Bali said.
“Every
The proceeds
campus
the
where everybody in the school walks by. The fact that, in a matter of two days, she (Price) had collected $70 shows that people arc
yet.
family offset the
on
have been generous. ‘The jars have been pul
toonics
driv-
lights are
pus, said students
about this young girl really touched me,” said Price, who doesn't have children of her own
make
flashing.
On Kingsway
being
the
That
pedestrians
where signs are posted or
in
crosswalk and make sure you can
people can walk across intersections
reading
donations
at
enter safely.
Pedestrian
after
money
Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre and the Doon campus’s recreation accepted
Be safe when Some
in raising
DARREN SMITH
member of
the academic upgrade and career
campus involved
Posters have been put up
By
Sick Children. Judith Bali, a faculty
2004
,
No more earphones
girl
ECE pro-
Conestoga College’s Guelph campus is helping raise money lor a sick young girl with an inopera-
the
who
1
(Photo by Michelle Taylor) Pedestrians mist ensure their cwn safety when crossing a crossso walk ty irriicatirg their intentions to the drivers. The/ exist
people can walk across intersections and resdays safely.
it’s
Pit
season ends Thanksgiving Weekend. For more information
call:
884-5650.
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— SPOKE, March
1
News
2004
,
Josey Vogels a sex-talking success Students packed the Sanctuary for sex advice By
DAWN HASSON
more
encouraged
inspired
Men
worry about the
size
because they have yet
expe-
to
Who
rience an orgasm.
can
they go to for advice?
These are the most common Josey Vogels is
questions
asked. Vogels writes her own column, My Messy Bedroom, which appears in several Canadian magazines such as Echo, Post magazines. Hour
dice with
who
come
in
and
I
think
said
fascination,”
it’s
a
are
the
at
ing and
I
and
in
think
that
for
Inc. (CSI).
a part
really
condom on the cucumber, which was located between his or
is
who
of
her partners' legs.
about sex is as important as writing about politics or writing about any-
written that
on how to help people find special someone and deal with
Women’s
thing else.” said Vogels. “I think it's really important for us to
the
most
sex columnist
it’s
huge Johansen,
and blew up condoms. The person who blew his up the largest received a penis-shaped candle. Next, Vogels told us about her life as a 14-year-old small-town gal
who
school,
the
stage
(Photo by Dawn Hasson) Josey Vogels had four volunteers blow up condoms at the beginning of her show on Feb.10. Vogels is a sex columnist who really related to the students at Conestoga College. She also writes her own column. My Messy Bedroom, which appears in several Canadian magazines such as Echo, Hour and Pulse.
Sunday Night Sex Show, a call-in advice show that airs on the
are.”
Josey Vogels,
it.”
who went up on
With one partner's hands held behind
host of the
we
Vogels started the show with four volunteers
condom and a cucumber.
Vogels ended the show by answering question cards the students piled at the end of the stage. The 39-year-old has a total of four books available on sex, dating and relationships. “For me. sexuality' is really a part of who we are. I think writing
when somebody
a
nered off and given a flavoured
put the
“For me, sexuality
age where
there’s
was when eight volunteers took the stage, where they were part-
his or her back, the other person
talks about the issues
and
important,
really
human
and implications regarding sex,
demand
students
and weren't upset Sue Johansen wasn't booked.
they're doing a lot of experiment-
comes
the
felt
Ethan Miller,
Conestoga Students
“Students
her virginity in the hay.
related to her,
it.
vice-president of student activities for
lost
Literally.
"We’ve always had these sex people
commands such
The last and most shocking adventure
Miller the students loved
A
as kiss me.
is
sex.
And
Dating:
Survival Guide and a set of
Canada’s most widely read sex and relationships columnist, and she came to the Sanctuary Feb. 10 to talk about
She
book
her
and Pulse. The column also appears in New York’s Free Spirit.
and
ask questions
and take the information beyond something that has comedic value.” said Miller. Vogels had three rounds of "game shows” where a guy and girl would take the stage to answer sex-related questions. She had prizes each competition, for which included a vaginashaped candle, a copy of
of
women worry
penis;
their
to
is
usually the
comes
to
Television Network. "Josey tends to relate to the col-
crowd
lege
a
little
bit
better.
think students are just that
I
explore that part of ourselves.”
much
Her
first
two books came out of
her columns. Her dating book was
common
problems when
they are dating. “I usually
people
who
get questions from are in long-term rela-
tionships and are trying to keep
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Whether to panic
or to prepare.
enlightened or to remain
and energy
is
up
to
in
Final
things exciting," said Vogels.
Exams
Whether to sulk or to
get questions from people
the dark, hoping for the best.
you and
will
Whether to become How you use your time
study.
determine your level of success or failure.
“I
who
have a particular sexual fantasy and they don’t feel comfortable sharing it with their partner or their partner isn’t comfortable with their fantasies and how you deal with those differences in those
between the differences the renowned sex talkers. “I’m coming from a journalism background; she’s coming from a background as a nurse,' said Vogels. “I tend to try and approach it more culturally and a lot of the research I do is in various aspects of sexuality and I on think her focus is sexual health.”
“The cornerstone of good ” sex is communication
relationships.”
To go into the exam period with your eyes wide open, you need • how many exams you have and in which subjects; • • • •
to
know:
when, where and for how long they are scheduled; what material will be covered with emphasis on which areas; what format the exam will have (multiple choice, essay, short answer); what percentage of your final mark the exam covers.
About three weeks before exams start, mark the times and locations of each exam on a calendar. For each course, list what you need to study and the sources you will use (textbook, class notes, lab. assignments). Estimate the amount of study time you will need and indicate study periods on the calendar. By planning ahead, you know you will have time for each subject.
Use
Josey Vogels,
Vogels was a journalist who chose to be a sex columnist because it was the one thing she stuck to the longest in her career.
“The cornerstone of good sex is communication,” said Vogels. “If there are differences in what your needs are sexually or if needs aren’t being met obviously you have to talk about them. There is a lot of give and take that has Vogels enjoys people like Sue
Johansen
who
are
open about
first
exam and
•
If
not starting
Services
it
will
“You need somebody who
is in
tune with the issues that college students face,” said Miller. "The
Josey Vogels as opposed to Sue is I think we’re dealing with an age
assistance
office, or attend
in
younger."
As
for Vogels, she is speaking at
April, there will be a documentary about her on the network called the Secret Language of
WB
Girls.
She also has a new book coming 7
running out of time and energy for the
out
in
Made
one
like
preparing for
final
exams, come
to the Student
"It
May
of our workshops:
“The thing we have we're
think
w ith ble
A Message from Student Services
called
Sex
Bedside Etiquette
Easy.
has
all
the answers to those
awkward situations like what do you do when someone lets one that
“Preparing for Final Exams”
at this college that is
lot
various colleges in Montreal. In
and neglecting others; early enough, leaving too little time during exam week.
like
know who
year.
Manners:
working hard for the course(s) you
you would
don’t
they
be next
a
others; •
plans to invite a sex talker at
demographic
their sexuality.
all
over-studying for the
CSI
the college every year, although
main reason why we went with
to happen.”
sources of help available to you: old exams, classmates, study groups, class review time, text notes or highlighted sections, text summaries and chapter questions. Ask your faculty for help and information about the exam. Avoid common mistakes: •
sex columnist
it’s
in
common is and we
very' sex-positive
important to arm people
much information as when it comes to
as
possi-
sex.”
said Vogels.
But she
is
also quick to point out
while you’re having sex or what do you do when you have your period
middle of it” said Vogels. going to be about the simple things like how to ask for what you want but do it in a polite, tactful manner.” in the
“It’s
News
Canadian By JASON MIDDLETON Only
Canada could there be a that makes 2.7-million
in
company
ice experts:
display. Absolutely stunning.”
and a lot of winter coats. Based in Hensall. Ont.. an hour and a half west of Kitchener, the company produces everything from ice sculptures and ice armchairs to phallic symbols for bachelor and
used to make ice sculptures. Before being frozen the water is purified to
w ith two dogs.
dogsledder It
took four hours to build the
and accessories the welcoming reception for
the ice sculptures
Conan O'Brien. “Of course. Conan makes
all
the in
So we decided to show him more funky, contemporary way that Canadians do ice" said eightyear employee Heidi Bay ley. To create the cool as ice party igloos.
a
scene,
the
company used
ice,
100 each weighing 136
kilograms, to build a giant ice bar, logos, a giant backdrop, armchairs,
coffee tables, big walls and giant pillars that
Bayley
were 2.5 metres high.
said. “It
It
typically
figure
takes three days to
eliminate minerals and
The block of
ice
is
dirt.
frozen in a
tank from the bottom up to prevent ice bubbles.
well as doing weddings, cor-
porate events, winter carnivals and parties. Ice
Culture also does pro-
motions for companies. Recently, Nike asked them to
50 of
new winter runice. which would be randomly placed throughout Chicago for a contest where people would have to find freeze
their
the hidden shoes.
Bayley. whose father runs the
company, left
jokes about Canadians living
blocks of
— Page 7
ning shoes in blocks of
maze and a whole day to build the Inuit dog sled team. The company recently designed for
2004
build one of the ice blocks that are
As
At Waterloo's first Ice Dogs w inter festival on Feb. 14, Ice Culture created a sculpture of a howling wolf, an ice maze, a podium for the concession stand and an Inuit
go
1,
They also built a luge for the bar so that drinks could be poured down into your glass. Bayley said. “It was a beautiful
kilograms of carving ice per year. Ice Culture Inc. has been doing just that with only 15 employees
bachelorette parties.
SPOKE, March
was a massive
undertaking.”
said,
shoes.
couldn't run
The
I
“We were
guess
it
only sent
was so we
away with them.”
produced by Ice Culture is shipped around the world. Like any company. Ice Culture has slipped on some projects. The CBC asked them to build a giant logo for display in a studio. “They had their studio lights on it all day and they weren't supposed to. The logo came crashing down in the middle of a studio.” said Bayley. “We've been really lucky and spend a lot of time planning to avoid disasters," she said, adding safety always comes first. ice
(Photo by Jason Middleton) Rachelle Klumpenhower, an employee of Ice Culture Inc., carves a howling dog out of ice at the Ice Dog festival in Waterloo, Feb. 14. Ice Culture produces 2.7-million kilograms of carving ice a year.
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— SPOKE, March
1
,
Feature
2004
students (Photos by Jennifer Ormston)
George Bernard Shaw (above), is by artist Robert F. Brown. Several by Brown are on display at the Homer Watson House and Gallery at 1 745 Old
This abstract painting, other works of art
Rd.
in
titled
room
at the
devoted to the
Many
Homer Watson House and
looks
which
is
just
Eaves-Brown and her husband Robert Brown (bottom
are
right)
now
walk out with your
at the gallery.
New display at
with your
taxes money
stained glass windows. An minutes from Conestoga, is
like colourful
artist’s paintings.
vibrant paintings by Pat
on display
right)
Gallery,
in
Mill
Kitchener.
Janet Panabaker’s Gilded Windows display (top entire
walk
local
gallery ‘unbelievable’ By JENNIFER
A
ORMSTON
taking only
fter
steps
few
a
Homer
the
into
However, they are actually intensely bright paintings on canvas.
Watson
House and be glad you came to
Gallery, you’ll
see their latest exhibit.
Vivid colours
splashed across
large canvases can be seen in
all
The
gallery’s
new winter
exhibi-
works of four local artists: Pat Eaves-Brown and her husband Robert Brown, Janet Panabaker and Sheila McMath. The Browns’ pieces, titled Faces and Flowers, are displayed together in the gallery’s main room; Pat’s include
paintings
abstract
floral
pieces and images of dolls, while
Robert's
are
and some
portraits
really stand out.”
exhibit
by the
on
dis-
title
rooms;
other
instead, they can best
rized
is
are not like the
the
in
be summa-
of the display;
Needles.
“My
Tyo,
exhibition
gallery,
about
said
this
at
intention
is
to con-
struct objects that are
brightly
and thought-provoking, both beautiful and troubling.”
some of
Pat’s
floral
abstracts are unbelievable.”
The pieces
in
Panabaker’s Gilded
because
has
it
a
lot
of
abstract work.
McMath’s may appeal
pieces to
particular
in
students because
“It makes you try to imagine what the pieces were before she broke them down and recreated
them,” she said.
This exhibit runs It
will be
exhibition,
until
which
14.
will include fig-
is
conveniently
close to the college’s pus, is
take
pieces of fabric, tear them apart and
Some
March
followed by the spring
The Homer Watson House and
artist
them.
think students it.”
ure drawings, masks and clay fig-
Gallery
reassemble
“I
really enjoy
ure sculptures.
Sheila McMath,
Basically what she does
but
Conestoga
exhibit
both sensually enticing
hued
“I'm not a huge fan of abstract pieces,
said she believes
this
College students would enjoy this
would
the
display.
certainly distinctive
in
they are so different.
Tiffani
curator
Tyo
smallest room,
the gallery’s
McMath’s unique play. Her works
Although these pieces are by two work amaztogether,
are truly
display.
different people, they
well
objectives
them
abstract floral paintings as well.
ingly
Her
achieved
paintings
includes the
both beautiful and troubling.”
coloured
vibrantly
they’re
sensually
enticing and thought-provoking,
with a varnish finish that makes In
directions.
tion
“They’re symmetrical,” said Tyo.
“And
both
objects that are
of the
pieces actually have needles
left in
at
748-4377
them, said Tyo.
is
Rd.,
ext.
in
a suggest-
ed $3 donation. For more information on other exhibits, contact
or visit hrblock.ca
Doon cam-
1754 Old Mill
Kitchener. Admission
call 1 -8O0-HRBLOCK
located
Tyo
233 or
this at
H&R BLOCK
and
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SPOKE, March
1
— Page 9
2004
,
Indy music takes over Sanctuary Moon raker,
Asher, Vacuity, Handheld
and 3play performed By CARRIE
HOTO
together years,
Passion-filled music
bounced off the walls of the Sanctuary on Friday the
3th.
1
Five bands showcased their talent
money
education
childhood
for
(ECE) exhibit. The crowd listened attentively when Moonraker took centre stage; it’s
the
“It’s
right
when
feeling
we
go
stage.”
really get on each other’s
their
on
Back
in
home-
town,
nerves.
“We’re
tickets
to
here for the rea-
Joly
Toronto just
win each time,”
and
sons,”
to
are
said Brais.
say they don’t
same
Moonraker moved five months ago to
to
the
We
we want
confident,
,in
from
Montreal,
the sev-
of
Stanley Cup.
loft apart-
safe to say they stole the show.
Originally
was
it
game
enth
share a two-bed-
Toronto
early
players and
Moonraker since 1998. The guys
and Handheld - 3play from Guelph and Toronto’s Moonraker all volunan
almost 20 have been themselves for
calling
room ment
teered their time to raise
on Friday the 13th
but
a captivated crowd. Three Kitchener bands - Asher, Vacuity
to
live
said.
get their foot in
the door of record companies.
much going on for mean
“There’s not
the industry (in Montreal).
Moonraker
Moonraker’s were
got
its
you can play gigs there but there’s nobody from the industry going to
big
break
come
have
slowly
been
gaining
I
see us,” said Matt Joly, the
lead singer of Moonraker.
shows
first
in
sold
Montreal and
since.
“The feeling we get when
we go on stage is like we were hockey players if
and
game
We want
it
was
the seventh
of the Stanley
Cup.
are confident,
we
to
Roberts, get
you live in Toronto you have a lot more opportunity to play,” he said. The band has been playing about one or two shows a week since their decision to relocate.
lyrics.
The Toronto-based band opened
outdoor concert
in
for the Tragically
Hip at an
2000.
Makoway from Moonraker has
since
“If
Matt Joly, lead singer of Moonraker, belts out heavy, passionate
songs with Mark
Moonraker
Sam
Christian
“Criq”
Brais,
Frank Williamson, Dominic Viola and Pierre Hamelin make up the band. The five have been playing
’98.
All
music events so they can come back. Shown here, is the lead singer of the band.
were
we’ve never played in a big venue like that. Gordon Downie from the Tragically Hip came to see us after the gig and he said he liked our band. It was really nice to talk to him,” Joly said.
their
tonight
is
studio
just cool,”
Montreal because their
friends and family will
The band
better.
definitely
created a buzz in
Sanctuary.
the
Heads were bob bing and feet tapping were along
to
tunes
and
played at the college
in
January.
in
the Sanctuary.
ECE
All
bands volunteered
program. The exhibit was
to dis-
money
get
stage if
on
is
like
we were
hockey
student.
was showcased
at the
school on Jan. 14. After expenses, the organizers raised
$250
to
cover
the cost of having the exhibit at
Conestoga.
program is diversity. keep people aware that not every family is made up of one mom, one dad and 2.5 kids.” Greb, along with Ashly TyeRobins, organized and planned the event. They advertised band auditions around the school and started “Part of our
was here
their
own
certs.com.
to
kitchenercon-
website: All
bands auditioned
before playing in the Sanctuary. Tickets were $10 in advance and
$15
at the door.
“We expected two
people to show
up,” said Tye-Robins.
“I’m ecstatic; I’m very impressed with the amount of people that came out.”
Wayne
Morris, the chair of the
school of health sciences, and Lana
Hardacore, development teacher,
showed coming out
also
their
support by
to the event.
as
when
go
ECE
exhibit
for a
the
soon as Moonraker perthe formed Police’s Message in a Bottle, people joined right in by mouthing along. “The feeling
we we
The
It
They also opened for Bif Naked and Econoline Crush.
be so much
raise
impressed;
be expecting them to
on by the
program. “We organized this event to
first-year
“We
in
exhibit, put
pro-
cert in front of 3,000 people.
Williamson added he might get
an
the
photo exhibit on family diversity,” said Hilary Greb, co-organizer and
anxious again when they perform
for
good
ceeds from the Carrie Hoto) show went to the Vacuity of Kitchener, hopes the early childhood Sanctuary holds more live education (ECE)
said Williamson.
and the money raised was used
a
for
cause.
Probably the biggest band they opened for is the Tragically Hip, at an outdoor con-
coming here
play
out,
80 people
(Photo by
The band agrees
Local band, Asher played for a crowd of about 80 people
sold
money
music doesn’t do them justice; the stage is where they belong. “For our first shows in front of our friends we were nervous. In Toronto we play once a week, so
(Photo by Carrie Hoto)
was-
turned out to raise
2001 and after that we had the chance to record thcee
Criq Brnis,
signed by a record label in Toronto.
the
Sanctuary
about
in
already had quite a bit of success
Montreal, like
Joly,
a
Moist.”
Joly said most musicians from
(Photo by Carrie Hoto)
won
radio contest back
win each time.”
Although n’t
“We
a in
advance.
ever
attention
out
week
(Photo by Carrie Hoto)
3play
was one
of
the five bands to
hit
the Sanctuary on Friday the 13th.
Dave Huber, the lead singer, played
Wide Mouth Mason cover, This
the
Morning.
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1,
2004
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SPOKE, March
Snow removal a blow By
DARREN SMITH
cost
It
Conestoga College's Doon
campus more than $7,500
to dig
out after the Jan. 27 snowstorm.
The money was paid
campus
include
does
not
of
any
wages
the
been problems
snow
adding
cleared lots.
tion
Barry Milner, physical resources
manager, said Conestoga staff put
normal workday and more than
16 hours of overtime clearing snow.
“People worked almost around
difficult getting the
this is
taken into considera-
when making
the decision to
close the school.
The year
cost of
Snow removal
a
lit-
whole season. "This
situations
when
be there
for the
misconcep-
contractors
they get there,
useless,”
just
dump
huge capacities."
in
dump
Cities will
of
you
on roads and
salt
large
amounts
traffic
helps to
distribute
enced
This also creates brine, which
one of
this at
campuses
their
in the past.
salt-water
By having on hourly
work based
contract
you
rates
For the
good
will get a
snow.
10 years the lowest
last
snow removal was
cost for
and work
1999/2000-winter season
at
When
cal-
budgets Financial
future
averages arc taken
in
order to
that
the
also
brine
colder temperatures
cold weather.
mixture of sand and
pickled sand
making
refreezes,
salt useless in really
is
conditions as
used on icy
is
better
resources
Deere tractor with a front bucket
tion as people think they
and rear blower and three John
better price paying seasonal," said
numbers
arc not necessarily used as
review the
new methods being used
Deere units with a brush or blower
Milner.
this will
throw out the budget.
instead of
salt.
option for the front and sanders on
The college
the back.
also had a
truck with a blade and sander out.
The amount of snow
was made
the decision
campus was All
said.
cleared
time
at the
to close the
not an issue Milner
parking
the
were
lots
The
morning.
the
for
He
said
can get a
an educated guess. The
Plowing equipment
contractors are hired
if
amount of money
for a particular
each year they
may
lose out. If in
removing and dealing with snow.
more snow than anticipated
is
the contractor could have used all
money
up
allotted for the contract.
money
Despite the lack of
they
Peter
who
Schlei,
Conestoga’s
maintenance
tonnes of
in
extreme cold.
would
the fact the weather couldn't- be
of their contract for February and
around -12
predicted later in the day.
March.
effectiveness, he said.
have to honour the
rest
Ombudsperson a BRAMBURGER
By CHRISTINA
good
nitely a
Falconer
CSI has made
it
one of
their pri-
he thinks
group
end up reporting
of having an ombudsperson on
a lot
campus.
as the board of governors.
An ombudsperson would
be a
to a
third-party investigator of student
another valuable student service
complaints.
that
“They are
basically an ear for
CSI
says
students,”
president
Justin Falconer.
The
tial.
is
the
they are impar-
autonomy
ombudsperson
of
the
one of the most
is
important things.
They could
lege
However,
investigate,
the
at
its
now
“I’m excited
to
is
really
I
happy
it
was
felt
it
little bit
will
probably be
of resistance from some
and
union
the
faculty
workforce that will be a
little bit
iffy
on
of the position being
place by
in
September. Conestoga would look
that the student associ-
someone they thought would
colleges
says
ation
and the college share the
be impartial, take the role serious-
Falconer. “If there's a complaint
cost
of
ly
about what CSI
ombudsperson. This way not one
involves
that
ter
pus,
is
a student
CSI,
doing on cam-
can go to the
ombudsperson instead of coming in
here directly and that person
is
the
side puts in
and
it’s
more than
the
a
and be able little bit
it
comes
to
develop the role
more, says Falconer.
“When you tion at first
Falconer says everyone would
to
define a job descrip-
and you've never had a
person like that before, eventually,
over time, that person might grow
Falconer says he looks at what the
hiring the ombudsperson, includ-
out of that
now and there
any-
ing the faculty union, the student
that their role changes.”
is to
association, as well as the college,
college has
one
in the college
isn’t
whose job
follow policy or ensure that
all
the
policies are followed. If a student
“so everyone agrees what the picture
of
the
final
ombudsperson
had an issue now, they could go to a
would be on campus;
number of
outs and what the person would do
there's
different
areas,
but
no one place where the CSI
or the college can direct students. “I think that
anything that takes a
fragmented approach and solidifies it
for
the other
balanced.
have equal say when
can always be of assistance.”
for
office
into a clear
obvious path
is
defi-
the ins, the
He work
would have
to
job design or find
says he thinks there that has to
some of
the
concerns we are that,” said Milner.
is
a lot of
be done with both
By JENNIFER
ORMSTON
sibility that this is
almost
is
And what
everyone
probably going
make
in
the
for students.”
college
could
the
of
lot
var-
out and
it
moving.
it
damage on campus occurs on around sidewalks and
grass
where snow banks were.
-areas
an abrasive, non-lfiendly
is
product as far as turf
is
concerned,
Schlei said.
The college has experimented and uses one such product
the years
on the sidewalks.
How
product
the
inside of the
campus
affects
good
the
taken into
is
is
not
and the college
for concrete
could be faced with future prob-
lems with sidewalks.
The college used
to use a lot of
pickled sand but found
it
marked
the floors.
monary disease and tobacco pro-
to celebrate
showers
flower,
answer
in
support of the
This Wednesday
is
Tulip Day, a
day when the Waterloo Region to
sell
7,000 bunches of tulips as part of their general fundraising
campaign.
Day is a terrific opportunisome hope, not only to who suffer from lung dis-
“Tulip
ty to bring
who
think
end,”
said
ease, but also to those
may
never
Michele Breault, development coordinator of the local association.
The
Waterloo
Association
is
Region
Lung
the reigning office
for the highest sales in the province,
with 6,500 bunches sold
last year.
“We’re the ones to beat.” said
This year the sale goal has been increased, but 5,000 bunches have
only 2,000
left to
be bought.
3 not only helps the
Lung
its
goal, but
it
also helps
could
all
lilies,
the
"Tulips are the least invasive to
said Breault. “Plus,
no other chari-
use them.”
ties
Breault said Conestoga College
should be
students
made aware
about lung diseases because students
increasingly
are
suffering
from them. First-year students in particular
often have trouble with asthma, she said.
“They may have had
their
under control before they but once they
move
asthma
left
home,
new
into a
envi-
ronment, their symptoms often
up as new
changes,
Lifestyle
stress,
unhealthy eating and being
the
new
flare
triggers are created.”
are
in
more
some of
triggers that can emerge.
Students
who
notice this happen-
ing should go to health services or
use a breath of
spring around now,” said Breault.
Proceeds from the sales will go to
Lung Association’s asthma,
The Lung Association
is
looking
for
Conestoga College students
who
are willing to volunteer in the
event on
March
3,
4 and
5.
For more information, contact
to brighten the buyer’s day.
the
or
see a doctor immediately.
Purchasing a bunch of tulips on
quality,
roses
simple.
smoky environments
Breault.
“We
like is
people with allergies and asthma,"
Association.
winter
the
was picked instead of another
tulip
by purchasing a bunch of only $6
why
For those wondering
in the air.
way
better
the near arrival of April
than
achieving
be one of the best decisions that
At the same time the flow of ious rivers flushes a
grams.
Association get one step closer to
role for an
Schlei.
with tulips
it
already been pre-sold so there are
ombudsperson.
the position.
possibly
eliminate
environmental
to find out
are working.
on defining the end
to
we may
we can
into
tie
March
ed before someone was hired for
"I'm glad that
initial
“There’s a very, very good pos-
be decid-
“If
programs
the
new methods
the
our
on the ground water,” said
effect
consideration as well. Salt
be able to
the faculty as well as the college
in different scenarios.”
All that
how
those
this.”
Falconer says there's a possibili-
mat-
that involves the college or a
some of
to
Lung Association hopes
people, Falconer says.
ty at
hoping
tulips for
other
Generally what happens
is
Lung
was
not needed just yet.
He
with selecting that as one of their
faculty
looked into a number of years ago,
ucts as well, Milner said.
annual priorities.”
person.”
something the college
in
The county of Wellington
Spring
be a part of that
people in CSI, the college, and the
is
tested
experimenting with other prod-
that
year with the board and
this
a
a sugar
is
being
solution
Say
they're running out and hiring this
This
is
to
in
time could have an
in
with other de-icing products over
alternative to salt
beat
prepared to do
“There will probably be a few
but at that time
request of any student, a matter
begins to lose
to
don’t think
“I
One
municipalities
be able to protect students for a
However, there
receptive to the idea at this
is
salt
gets
long time coming,” says Falconer.
offer.
Falconer says he thinks the col-
point.
The unique thing about ombudsperson
Conestoga could
C
think the board
would be
thinks this
will
that is
more formal than CSI, such
The CSI
temperature
the
put something in place the
ombudsperson would probably
orities to look into the possibility
Once
possibility
step for students.”
says
team,
used. However, salt
salt is
does not work
contact
Milton.
of
said during an average season 122
school was closed primarily due to
still
part
is
may
only
isn't the
avenue used by Conestoga for
November, December and January there
highest
use every-
salt
“The high sodium content waterways
Salt
In the spring physical
not just with the
is
where.
Salt
vehicle traction.
make
tamination. This
keeps
provides
around the col-
salt
college but also with
salt called
it
the concerns associated
possible ground water con-
is
also used around
campus. This
the
a
is
further
melting ice and snow.
in
in
A
into the ice.
it
solution
However,
in the
$14.16
per parking space. The highest has
been $31.26 per space.
helps
One of
with the use of lege
he said, and Conestoga has experi-
culating
common
a
is
done
contracts are
for classes.” said Milner.
5200 John
these
In
last-
Doon campus was
at the
becomes
it
it
over $30 per parking space.
tle
C
‘At -15
said.
rate if there’s less
snow removal
on an hourly basis and not
their
the
of cars,” said Milner,
the clock to get things ready again
The college used
if
full
good
will not get
said Schlei, “unless
was expected,
that
cleared for the next day
were
lots
Conestoga employees who also
in a
them out
you
result
pocketbook
to
service in the later months,” Milner
will
would be
“It
“As a
may have
in getting
snow
’due to the
able to get
but there
he said.
to an out-
and
contractor,
side
may have been
People to the
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chronic obstructive pul-
Breault at 886-8100.
To
learn
eases,
related
more about lung
dis-
smoking and other lungissues,
www.on.lung.ca.
go
to
s
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temperatures and
snowfalls
constant
plague us, there
is
continue
to
greater danger
lurking than just frostbite. Fire.
House
fires
winter and
fire
increase over the departments believe
due to a couple of factors. “There are more residential fires over the winter months than the this is
summer months because ings are closed,” said
prevention
fire
Ken
officer
smoke alarms sounding and
more difficult in the winter months because equipment can freeze and water hydrants become buried under snow,” said Waterloo ing
with frozen
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Ken Borghese, Guelph chieffire prevention officer
ground.”
snow and
Also,
ice
on walkways
or paths and road conditions can
grant
“And fracandles are lit to mask the indoor smell when windows
hamper
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“People need to maintain a work-
smoke alarm
homes
in their
“We recommend
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an
Borghese said having an evacuaperson in the house has practised could also save lives. Plus, having a backup plan if the tion plan every
officer
points to several other ignit-
which include candles, stoves, ovens, hotplates and toaster ovens that are used more frequently in the winter than in the summer, as peo-
ers,
ple tend to eat
get
to
warmer foods such
first
strategy
is
affected, maintain-
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home and making easy to open,
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increase
will
chances of escaping a fire. As most people try to keep their
warm and cosy
The festive season also hidden dangers, such as extension cords buried under carpets or mats and combustible decorations being left in close contact
ensure their concealed
with heat sources.
ple feel safer in their
homes
brings
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winter because
said Borghese.
Paul Felhaber,
Closed buildings
that is burning.
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and
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snow.”
firefighters as they try
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more difficult in the winter months because equipment can freeze and water hydrants become buried under “Firefighting
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Paul Felhaber. “As well, the foot-
they do not smell the smoke.”
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response time.
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Horoscope Week of Feb. 29
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March
5
Libra
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Happy
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Birthday!
You It’s
41 week.
feel well rested this
into the
need
swing of things. You’ll
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be smooth sailing.
tine, it’ll
I
get over
it
and
live in the present. Honestly, this
where
is
a little extra motivation, but
once you get back to the old rouV
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Let the past go
going to be tough to get back
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the
all
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good
parties are!
feel a little
weird step-
ping out in the world again, but you'll feel better soon.
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you watch Slow down that engine a little and you'll keep from making new enemies. No one likes an egomaniac! today, but
where you step
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progress despite
bitter
Doon campus
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Conestoga College have been making good all the snow. The ATS building is getting a facelift workers make it known that safety is priority one while work-
sure
to get there.
make
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that big deci-
sion you've been putting off for a while. Despite that attention span,
you are focused. Use your smarts and your willpower. You’ll be in the best position to choose wisely.
of
cold temperatures and
Taurus
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and more this winter season. Luckily, ing on the site. Don’t forget your hard hats everybody!
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real today.
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hand out of the piggy
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other points of view or opinions
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from someone unexpected. Words
penny today unless it's a matter of life and death. Instead, use your
of wisdom will be flying around
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important not to spend a
It’s
keep your ears open. You'll see a
time to be creative. Don’t buy
new view of an ongoing problem.
anything or worry about finances.
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January 19
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you'll
need
to live in the
present to get total clarity.
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shouldn't last long. Slap a smile
on your face and deal with
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dancing to
it.
all
people you wouldn't normally.
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week, but problems
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school
or
work
to
keep from getting worse.
will
need quick attention
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getting
mad
at
you. Tempers will
be rising to the surface and aimed at
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if
don't play
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your agenda this week to back down. People around you need help and won't want to hear about
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things are for you.
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it
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Stick to your guns today.
feel like
day long. Try talking
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deserved props, and you
Cancer June 22
not your birthday, but feels it.
way! You'll get some well-
friend will get bossy with you, but it
It's
like
why
little
anc
not take a risk anc
start the ball rolling
is
a third-
year journalism student
who dabbles with astrology and likes to read tarot
yourself?
cards just for kicks.
News
new swinging
Barbie’s a HOWDEN
By JENNIFER
The unthinkable has happened. After 43 years together Barbie and
Ken have
called
it
quits.
Russell Arons, vice-president of
marketing
Mattel,
at
and Ken “feel
some
time to spend
it’s
quality time apart.”
“Like their
board shorts and a bikini top, metal hop earrings, and has a deeper tan.
couldn’t keep up with. After
Arons denies any truth to the rumours that the breakup had anything to do with Barbie’s new look
rock
but the new look has already grabbed the attention of a new man Blaine, the Australian boogie boarder.
other celebrity
who
The famous couple
the set of their first television
mercial
romance has come
com-
many famous
couple has portrayed
Wind and Romeo and
the
1
of
Swan Lake, Barbie
and Barbie
as
Rapunzel
Nutcracker. Also,
in the
for
anyone
who
is
in
man
a bleached-blond Aussie
interesting.
blue shirt over a long-sleeved
shirt,
actually get married,” she said.
a shell necklace and hiking boots.
really just
new
The
California
Cali
(short
Another
for
wears
Barbie
Girl)
Barbie’s
royally
with the breakup that’s
screwed,” he
“Barbie has the ear and the
ters,”
house, he has nothing.”
Besides
new
the
factor
which Ken
is
just
new a
Barbie
Barbie. “As long as they
bitter,
he
make
is
journalism
mat-
a
a
bit childish,”
HORTON
whole
lot
included
The Shaq
attack
is
reason anyone watched this
back!
game
Shaquille O'Neal made everyone remember why he is the most dominant player in the NBA and he did it in front of Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Yao Ming during the 53rd annual NBA All-Star
was because they wanted to see Lebron James let loose, performing dunks he may have tried in the The Slam Slam Dunk Contest.
Game.
a
O’Neal, who was voted MVP, dropped bombs on a star-studded
Center
Staples
15.
weak
A lot of media have been swirling
contest.
While James watched from the
around the Lakers
this season,
The
fortu-
Richardson in a sloppy and uninspired competition with triggerhappy judging. Richardson managed to pull off a dunk worthy of
TSN’s
son due mostly to a calf injury sus-
“He (Studdard) grabbed my
ass
O’Neal said in a press conference after the game. The Shaq attack was one act in a weekend-long show that had some great moments, but a few weak go,”
Indiana Pacer Fred Jones
stands,
highlight of the night, but,
now
tained Jan. 2, but
with a vengeance.
Sports Centre at
Losing his All-Star Game starting role to Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and getting shown-up by none other than Ming in a match on
all.
In the skills competition, former Raptor Voshon Leonard made the
three-point competition interesting,
forcing Peja Stojakovic to final
shot.
make
his
Stojakovic picked up
the final tying ball and sailed
it
just
wide, crowning Leonard as the three-point champ.
The rookie game was
But
entertaining with high scoring, a
Shaq.
this
weekend was
all
about
the
Wednesday before
break,
lit
a
fire
he’s
With a minimal amount of playdunks,
BRYAN MARTIN
The
It’s
that time of year again
Major
League
training
is fast
It
Baseball
when
spring
approaching.
feels like just yesterday that the
Florida Marlins were upsetting the
New
York Yankees for the World
Series
away
title,
until
but
we
teams
are only
weeks
start to practise in
This off-season has been one of the craziest in recent history with
number of trades.
Many teams were
Pettite. Pettite
tive in this year’s
his
hometown of Houston.
is good and bad news for American League Toronto Blue Jays. The good news is they re-
involved in free
agency and the, wheeling and dealing of several big-name players.
the
signed their ace
Roy Halladay
to a
long-term contract and picked up a couple of pitchers, including Ted Lilly
from the Oakland
Athletics.
game with
Carter
the lone Raptor.
promised myself I would never to an All-Star game unless I was playing in it,” Magloire told TNT’s Cheryl Miller during half“I
come
O’Neal put up 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Western Conference over the Eastern
tunately for Toronto fans, the sea-
Red Sox and Yankees have too much depth and tend to pull away from the Jays is
so long the
near the end.
National
the
League,
the
defending World Series champions
The bad news is the Yankees and Boston Red Sox also made some significant changes. That is troubling because those three teams are all in the same division and the Jays don’t have the payroll to compete with them. In the past, the Jays
have been
able to stay with both teams for the early part of the season, but, unfor-
are going to be a threat to
win
it
again.
After the Marlins
won
the
World
997 the owner completeteam by trading most of the players. The Florida fans were extremely angry and the team Series in
1
ly rebuilt his
hadn’t fully recovered until
when
for the
new gen-
is
back
Christina Aguilera’s butchering of the
American
sounded
anthem,
Furtado
like Pavarotti.
The halftime show was one of extremes.
Magic Johnson applauded the Laker organization’s great accomplishments and then introduced the next act, musician Michael McDonald, as an electrifying performance. On queue, McDonald, an older, grey-haired bearded gentleman, started to sing and play the keyboard.
More
appropriate for the setting,
Beyonce followed with a rendition of her single Crazy in Love, much to the appreciation of the crowd and TNT’s Charles Barkley who had a few choice words after the performance. “In America, I believe gay people should be allowed to get married,
when you see Beyonce, why would you want to be gay?” he
but
said.
won
last
year
World Series. Since then the owner promised they
man performing at halftime and Barkley’s comments, the NBA sure keeps the fan guessing. white
season
for spring
In
is
Kids are
days and he
With Lebron’s indecision, an old
Canadian musician Nelly Furtado did a poor job on the Canadian national anthem, but compared to
son
faster these
new look Barbie
time.
Conference 136-132. Big hook-ups during the game
then joined the
Houston Astros and influenced his former teammate, Roger Clemens, who had just retired from the Yankees, to come back into the league and play one more season in
the liking of P-
was the only Canadian representa-
Shaq.
Steinbrenner did not re-sign pitcher
Andy
to
applauded courtside. Jamaal Magloire’s first All-Star Game appearance added some Canadian content to the game. He
back
was that George
There
Florida.
the
news owner
biggest
Yankees
much
also
eration,” she said.
Diddy and Aston Kutcher who
Major League Baseball gearing up By
saw numer-
ing time. Carter pulled off three big
the All-Star
within
that
school Vinsanity.
Karl Malone, and
would have a hard time getting on
game
ous lead changes and even old-
the addition of
except for a dunk by Jones, the rest
stripe killed the East in a
competitive
with
Gary Payton and Kobe Bryant’s The last thing the indiscretions. Lakers needed was for O’Neal to get injured. The big man has already missed 15 games this sea-
end.
scenes.
from the
upset defending champion Jason
crowd had the pleasure of watching Shaq’s rim-rocking dunks from feet away. Rap, shoes, diamonds and Shaq joking about falling on American Idol sensation Ruben Studdard during the second half of the All-Star Game, ended an extravagant week-
let
In the end, shooting only 5-16
competition did not feature
King James and consequently, was
Los
nate
and wouldn’t
busy setting up Vince Carter off the backboard.
in
crowd
Angeles, Calif., Feb.
Dunk
Steve Francis made the ally-oop look easy, while Allen Iverson was
Deak
for the older generation.
plastic people
New Jersey’s Jason Kidd and Kenyon Martin coming up huge more than once. Ming and
of hot-dogging and a barrage of
she said.
about time for the new-
growing up
little silly.
breaking up like real people seems
ridiculous jams. Although, the real
it’s
look Barbie. “The old Barbie was
student
the
said
18,
“The idea of two
bitchy Barbie to go along
that
thinks
Nikki Deak, thing
all
Rim-rocking dunks prove that Shaq By NICK
43 years.
quits after
it
said.
First-year
Cali
Brick has a suggestion for another
possible
career,
Barbie and Ken have called
side.
“Ken got
examples of Barbie’s
wishful thinking.
look.
(Photo by Jennifer Howden)
Second-year broadcast student Jeremy Brick, 20, said he is on
said.
new
new guy could make things Maybe now Barbie can
open
Ken’s reluctance to get married and that those bridal Barbie dolls are
Barbie got herself a
has time
spoils beige shorts, an
debuts this
that
Who
world.
life.
“This
Ken’s
do now
currently mar-
could make a huge difference
Arons hinted the breakup may have had something to do with
girl to
is
more than 150 countries and
in the
her
fourth movie together. Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper, which
So, what's a
that.
Second-year broadcast student Kathy Carr, 19, said Barbie’s new
He’s every Barbie’s dream man.
she’s single?
keep up with
Barbie just didn’t have
Barbie dolls are sold some-
they just finished wrapping their
fall.
to
Or maybe
in
Blaine
princess.
a
opinions about the breakup.
Juliet.
They can also be seen in three successful Number movies - Barbie
ballerina,
romance when you’re that busy? Conestoga students had their own
marketing vice-president
and Rhett Butler from Gone with
all,
for
to
Russell Arons,
O'Hara
characters such as Scarlett
a
where
an end.”
1961. Since then, the
in
single
Wonder Woman and a veterinarian, just to name a few. It would be hard
three
couples, their Hollywood
met on
first
— Page 15
according to Mattel, every second,
“Like other celebrity
added the duo "will remain friends.”
2004
,
an actor, a mermaid, a
star,
fairy,
keted
quickly
1
she’s been a teacher, a doctor, a
time for Ken. She
couples,
Hollywood romance has come
an end,” said Arons,
to
Barbie
said
SPOKE, March
the
to
keep the majority of the team so they could remain in contention in the National League. You’d expect the Houston Astros with Clemens and Pettite to
make some
noise as well
in the
National League playoff race this year.
The Atlanta Braves have been one of the best teams for the past decade so you can’t rule them out. You can also count on Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants to keep dominating their division in the National League and for Bonds to keep driving the ball a mile.
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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SPOKE, March
1
2004
Presidential Election
Changes
Kitchener (February 17, 2004) - Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) has had numerous student media inquires as a result of the recent changes contained in the Executive Selection Process Policy. The president for the academic year 2004-2005 will not be directly elected from the student body like in previous years. Instead, the Board will act as a hiring committee to fill this important position annually.
What were
the factors contributing to the
change
in
policy?
Students should know that the student president position at CSI has typically gone uncontested in college-wide elections. In fact, for the past two years in a row we have seen the president nominee become acclaimed. Three years ago we had 74 votes elect the student
Low
president.
tency
voter turnout has contributed to this
Under
thereafter.
change
in policy.
In
addition to this factor,
CSI has
traditionally suffered
from a consis-
This allows for one individual to be a volunteer Director, a student president for the next year and a past-president the year
crisis.
this
change the Board can look past
its
one-year term and begin long-term solutions to problems and followed through on in a consistent manner.
traditionally not dealt
with. This allows for plans like a student centre to be developed
Why a
hiring
process now?
The student president
is
a full-time position for a student
who wants
to take
a year
off
from school or wants to
start the position
upon grad-
uation. This individual must have served on the previous year's CSI Board of Directors for a term as a volunteer to be eligible to run as
the President incumbent. This position has signing authorities, fiduciary responsibilities and must act with
due care as the voice of stucommunity, the provincial government and the federal government. Student elections do not capture an assessment on knowledge, skills or abilities, whereas a hiring process will.
dents
when
interacting with the local college administration, the
Why serve
for a year before being eligible?
The Board agreed that the president incumbent must have a proper working knowledge of the corporation, if he/she was to be the figurehead of the organization on a full-time basis. Having detailed knowledge of office process, policy application and Board process were deemed as pre-requisites that were important enough to demand in any president incumbent. This standard flattens the learning curve for this successful individual - a decision implemented to protect the members and clients from non-performance.
Voice for students,
how does
The student president doesn't have be accountable
to the
Board
at
all
Students in
still
turn act
have a
make sense?
do as he/she wishes. He/she must work towards the priorities established by the Board and president's role isn't a role that relies on campaign platforms or the promise of change. need to look for those answers at the Director elections beginning in March.
reign to
times.
Students looking for that type of role
Do students have
that
The
a say in the President selection process?
direct
say
in
the selection of their president. Student Directors are elected from the student body at Conestoga
on behalf of students. Directors
will
select the successful individual through a standardized hiring process
in
who
search for the
indi-
vidual that best personifies the student body.
Directors have final say. The Board
say on all major decisions that exist within the corporation. Directors lead through policy creation and intervention. They monitor the performance of the president, the vice-president(s) and the general manager on an on-going basis. Directors can motion or action any change they see fit. A majority vote by the Board of Directors finalizes these decisions. Boards have the power to remove any president or vice-president at any time throughout their term. This press release acts as the official response to all inquires recently received and is issued on behalf of the CSI Board. For more information, please contact Justin Falconer, President Conestoga Students Incorporated. Phone: (519) 748-5131 Cell: (519) 577-7007 E-mail: csipres@conestogac.on.ca of Directors
have
final
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