Men’s varsity soccer
Trades barrier Parents have to be convinced the trades are a viable career choice
The Conestoga Condors faced the Sheridan Bruins
News
in
Marathon of Hope
home
the season
8;
“Terry
opener.
A
learning
newsroom
for
journalism students
Fox ran
for
our
lives,
now
it’s
our
turn to even the score.”
News 13
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
Monday, September 25, 2006
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
38th Year
— No. 15
e
Conestoga hopes to raise $45,000 for United
Way
BY CARA LICHTY In just over a
month’s time the
2006 United Way Campaign at Conestoga College will take place. This year the United Way committee and Conestoga Students Inc. are teaming up to hold this two-week campaign, which runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3. During that time they hope to raise money and awareness.
“The United Way causes
huge
a
ripple effect,” said Sheila Hollidge,
chair of the United “It
Way
campaign.
causes such a positive impact
on so many
different
organiza-
tions.”
During the two weeks, the campaign will feature various events
Way
including the annual United
barbecue and a number of other events that will be sponsored by Chartwells Cafeterias. The United Way committee is working on having various agencies
come
ing the
to the
first
Doon campus dur-
week of the campaign.
(Photo by Eric Murphy)
Conestoga remembers Conestoga College’s
Dawson College
in
flag
was lowered
to half-mast for four
days out of respect
for
those
killed
and
injured in the tragic shooting at
Montreal, Sept. 13.
Hollidge said she hopes this will really bring a face to the agencies
and give the college community a chance to see the impact these groups have on a day-to-day basis. “If the agencies come to the school to show what they’re about
OSAP woes Incorrectly
makes everything more real and actually brings it home,” said
can plague students
out forms can delay funds by a
filling
week or more
it
By DAVID ROGERS
Hollidge. difference in
The new school year is underway,
any fundraising effort.” This year’s campaign hopes to bring in roughly $45,000 between
and the last thing students want to worry about is not having enough money to get through the year. Hopefully most OSAP recipients filled out their forms correctly; if not, they may be in for a
“It really
makes a
the faculty, staff
and students.
Hollidge said any form of support goes a long
way and
6,000 students,
if
dollar
it
that with
each donated a
would be a huge contribu-
tion.
“I
a lot of the students are
working hard
to
said
Hollidge,
goal
is
to
make
make ends meet,” adding their real the students
more
aware.
released.
“Last year I applied for OSAP and they granted me (about)
“Until
Matresky
at
bringing people together from so
many communities
is
a really great
common problem
is
students
Each student and supporting
viduals, parents or spouses if mar-
are
ried,
required
declaration
signature
to
sign
consent
forms. “If students haven’t signed those
forms and submitted them to our
forget that last step of the process,”
of the agencies that will
Matresky
sholIidge@conestogac.on.ca.
“A
lot
then
the
loan
doesn’t
of students sometimes just said.
“So they come here looking for their loan and it’s not here. “Another common problem is if there is supporting documentation required to back up something that they’ve put on their OSAP application, they don’t submit that either.”
Students should expect a delay of
OSAP
when he had an was
trying to
car),
I
may be
not, they
in for
sell.
didn’t even have (a
because
I
form,
that
could also affect the amount of funds released in January. “If, for example, they’re not earning any money while they’re in school and then when we question
them further and they say they are and this is how much (they’ll) be making over the time period, it could have a dramatic impact on they’ll
be getting
for the subsequent release January,” Matresky said.
“Sometimes students don’t ize
how
in
real-
important that information
is.” •
lyier Lemon, a third-year busimanagement studies student at
ness
it
I
it
it
and got it appraised ship, and brought
you misreport your income, or the income of dependents on the
how much OSAP
they found out
me a book which was much more was actually worth. I went
value on
If
application
wasn’t driving
did and they gave
a
than
original
started
issue with a car he
at the time, but if
problem
at a dealer-
in
the
new
value.”
At
point.
this
Lemon’s
OSAP
information began to change.
“A person office set
my new asking
up
at all
the financial
aid
these papers, put on
car value, and then started
me
about
if I
this year.
“I got
$5,000, and I got my $3,000 at the beginning (of the school
“I said
indi-
lot to us.”
can contact Sheila Hollidge at
OSAP
have filled out their forms
correctly,
major
year).”
surprise.
means a
Students interested in working with the United Way committee
satisfied,”
recipients
show
offices,
women’s crisis centre, Anselma House and many more.
are
that
said, “it will not print the
Hopefully most
up here looking for their loan and they haven’t done part of the
print.”
a
computer
had
OSAP last year.
issues with
Lemon’s
Conestoga
“College students are the future; seeing them putting in the effort
proceeds are the Food Bank of Canada, the Literacy Group, K-W Multicultural Centre,
the
College, said, “Probably the most
feeling,” said Kolinski.
receive
tell
loan for them.”
Paul Matresky, manager of finan-
and awards
we
the conditions
all
process.”
Penny Kolinski, campaign director at the Waterloo United Way, said she is grateful for any support from the college. “To see Conestoga College
Some
Conestoga College,
surprise.
cial aid
know
one week or more for such errors to and OSAP funds be fixed,
was working
beginning, to
who
happen
in
January.”
Some
students
manage
the
OSAP
paperwork well, but do not manage their funds well once they have the loan.
“Some good
at
not
so
students are tremendously
some
budgeting, and
good
at
are
budgeting,”
Matresky said. Those students can be found in the financial aid office from the middle of November onwards, looking for more money. “We don’t generally advance on OSAP, because it’s like robbing Peter to pay Paul,” Matresky said. “So we try and tide them over with some bursary funds we have here, if
it’s
available, if
it’s
a true
emergency.”
For those students who have budgeting, Matresky and
during the school year and what
trouble
and how many hours per week.” “In January I went to get my loan, and they didn’t have one for me,” Lemon said. “They said that there were information changes and I didn’t fit the requirements to get any more money. No one had let me know about that, so I was just out of luck and had to put my books on credit.” He has had no OSAP problems
financial
not,
at the
it
knows what’s going
aid
staff advise
not to
pay rent upfront for the entire year.
This also helps you if you have issues with your landlord, so you can withhold some money until issues are dealt with.
Matresky tells students, pay to end of the calendar year. “Then wait until January if you want to pay the rest out of your secthe
ond instalment.”
.
Page 2
News
— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Now deep thoughts questions answered by
CONESTOGA
random students
By ANNELISE THOMPSON Starting ,
Describe your
first kiss
business
degree program underway
Conestoga College
...with Random
New
...
this
students
fall
looking to obtain a business degree have more options than just attending university.
Conestoga College’s School of Business
now
international
has a four-year
business degree
program which college students can take in order to obtain an honors degree now, rather than
“My
first
kiss
was
(Photo in
kindergarten.
We
the sandbox.
She was
were
CSI in
Sheena Sonser (left to Amy Kunz keep an eye out
director
director
by Brandon Walker)
CSI VP Roxy Stanciu and the needs of the students.
right),
for
Business.
The program has 26
great.”
CSI changes
Josh Nagtegaal, third-year
machining co-op
The
He
up.”
of a new school year brings new hopes and expectations
three years
We
were watching My Pet Monster and my par-
old.
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI). There appears to be a buzz of excitement coming from the new CSI office, now located near the Tim Hortons on the second
made
first-year
start
from
us kiss so they could take a picture.” ents
Erin Freeman, law and security
reiterated
that
Stanciu,
the Sanctuary,
CSI’s vice-
ble.
we
weren’t as
visi-
Also,
“Now, we’re getting 15 to 20 drop by in a day,” he said. CSI is also excited about the new Student Life Centre. “We’ve put a vious location.
when was I
1
5.
saying goodbye.
at
We It
lot of time and effort into it. We played a very heavy role in the planning of it.” Jackson said it is tentatively scheduled to be open by
camp were
was
Fines,
draw
larger crowds.
“We’re a more social
“Kayla
Newman. Grade
6 graduation party. We made out in the laundry room.”
Jeremy Howey first-year firefighting
Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
many
different
Tyler Fines,
Last year,
CSI director CSI went through to the executive. The
The new
year started with Justin Falconer as
Laura
president and Leanne Bird as vice-
November, Bird from her position
Bingeman, Troy Brundle, Nicole
president. Then, in
Desousa, Tyler Fines. Amy Kunz and Sheena Sonser. Brundle, a third-year broadca,sting student, said he wants to make CSI’s events larger than life. “Although I won’t be partying, it’s exciting to see the inner workings
was
disqualified
because her status
changed
to
part
at the college
time;
45
it
stu-
of 2007.
we
“so the
are fairly gratified with
numbers we have now.”
He
also said
remember
it is
important to
that students gradu-
from a diploma program 2008 may enter the third year of the degree program, which in
again will boost enrolment.
“A
of students
lot
who
are
already in (business) diploma programs want to eventually go into a degree program,” he said, “so this is an opportunity for
people to enter a degree pro-
gram
right
from
their existing
program, at the same location.” Another reason for business students to consider enrolling in
degree program is their advancement in the business
the
world.
“There
is
a certain currency
with degrees, and that in many situations in which a student
wants to progress beyond midlevel, they may be required to have a degree,” said Mensink.
A student who enters the degree program needs to be preintensive study pared for including a heavier course load
kinds of people.”
many changes
directors.
“We want to
away from the high school dance aspects, too. We want our events to be like college parties.”
board with
target of
fall
but
confident
ating
get
the introduction of a completely directors are Caleb Bender,
law and security
too.
a
end of October. He said the barbistro won’t open until at least November. Another reason for optimism is
new board of
first-year
friends,
That’s what we’re here for.”
the
complete silence for that one moment.” Lindsey Langdon,
its
is
students
year,
Marketing the program came late last fall because the approval for the program came toward the end of October. “The approval really came after our major thrust into the high schools,” said Mensink.
right into the office.
(students’)
to
Roxy
“Our new location helps people. WeTe constantly getting students in now, whereas in the past, when we were located in
was
come
We’re
Matt Jackson, CSI’s president, said they were lucky to get five students drop by in a month at the pre-
central location is part
attract
kiss
dents)
keting, as well as contests at events,
new
president.
first
into the
you have a problem with anything, even if it’s something CSI has done. I’d rather (stuoffice. “If
Orientation.”
said
“My
CSI
students
come
we’re starting to get facial recognition with students because of the work we did at
CSI’s
of the reason for the excitement,
first-year firefighting
said he
will reach
second-year business marketing student, said he feels the board mentality is different this year. “We’re a more social board with many,, different kinds of people. We’re out here for the students, and we are the students.” Fines said he wants the college to be more social. “Education is an important focus too, but it’s important for people to participate to get the most out of their time here.” He said CSI would use more mar-
floor.
“Grade 6, Katrina Brinks, behind the portable.” Tim Zierten,
inaugural
its
Mensink
create excitement shouldn’t be afraid to
was about
in
dents in the
By BRANDON WALKER “I
certificate said Frank Mensink, the associate vicepresident of the School of
a
she was
replaced by Jackson. In January,
Falconer resigned in order to work for a local Liberal MPP, and Jackson took over as president.
and a lot more reading, said Mensink. “But because the degree is a bachelor of applied business, the emphasis is on the applied part,” he said. “This means that there will definitely be more theory than in our diploma program, but there will be a lot more applied knowledge compared to a university bachelor of degree program.” Current students interested in entering the international busi-
of the machine.
Andrew
moved
ness degree program after grad-
know more about the other campu,ses too. I want to make
to the position of vice-president.
uation should contact Mensink
Then,
sure they’re enjoying the college
tor,
experience,” he said.
vice-president.
“I’m also looking forward to helping students with the little problems like if they have issues with the food or with parking. I want to make sure everyone is happy.” When asked what Brundle thought would be different this year, he said, “People (on the board of directors) last year were friendly but this year we’ve got beef. We’re
Stanciu said one of the most important parts of her job is communication. “Keeping the board
“I’d like to
here for the students, not to kiss
Mercier, a director,
May, Stanciu, also a direcbecame Mercier’s successor as in
members informed
will help
make
at
fmensink@conestogac.on.ca
CORRECTION In the Sept. 18 issue of Spoke, a story incorrectly stated once
the Student Life Centre opens
no longer have
a great board and a great CSI.
CSI
want the students to know I’m here for them. I want them to come to me with issues because I’m really the bridge between what the students want and how it can
serve areas.
“I also
happen.”
will
self-
CSI will continue to offer self-serve after the opening of the
new
centre.
Spoke apologizes
for the eiror.
News
SPOKE, September
2006
25,
— Page 3
Closing the book r
on textbook turmoil By HOLLY FEATHERSTONE Conestoga College students continue to congregate in the bookstore,
purchasing necessary course
materials while utilizing the myri-
ad of services provided.
Jimenez referred to his experience with the services last year as a first-year .student, claiming it was occasionally difficult to find help.
“The
first
week was
Just hectic
and sometimes it’s hard to get to somebody.” he said. “Maybe in the first week or so they could get more people to help the first
Students fulfill their lengthy shopping li.sts, while taking advantage of the services in the Doon
years.”
campus bookstore, including material availability, book lists and per-
Jimenez, however, praised the implementation of the “book lists,”
sonal assistance.
as they are often referred
journalism
First-year
student
Jackie Allwood said the services are good,
although
books required
some of
the
for her courses are
temporarily out of stock.
"They books
for the
are
ing the
and prices of
titles
texts
required for purchasing every year.
such
an
informative
amount of students
Jimenez said he often overhears the typical student com-
she said.
plaint:
should
that there are,"
as a
li.sts
posted for each program, indicat-
Despite
enough
to.
The yellow
useful service.
order
Allwood, who purchased her books on Sept. 14 to avoid the chaos during the first week, may have found her shopping experience more peaceful, but now has to do without .some books for a while.
service.
“I
astronomical prices.
hear
“People
money
wasted all my the summer. I can’t buy
in
(Photo by
the time,” he said.
all
it
say
‘1
these books, they’re so expensive.’”
toward education. “It’s a matter of what
and very high energy and
friendly
Students answer By
MEGHAN KRELLER
inside
is
Conestoga
the covers,” she said.
Get
College’s
I
Friend,
really
enjoy
that.”
who
helps students find
and program area, is normal fqr firstyear students to feel overwhelmed, most students enjoy asking for help and second- and third-year their
book
lists
said although
Vi Friend,
Bookstore clerk
it
Involved a
fair
yearly
was
a fantastic start to
tradition,
Leanne
said
Holland Brown, student
life
co-
ordinator for the college.
“I’m really excited about it and I’m really thankful people have been so supportive of new initia-
call to
become, and remain, a success.
were able to get all their information in one place, she said. One example of the fair’s success was the students’ response to Habitat for Humanity. The organization had during also been showca.sed Orientation and, by the end of the Get Involved fair, had 60 students sign up for volunteer positions. “For me this really highlights stu-
sionate,” she said.
students
own.
tives like this one,” she said.
indicator in locating the area desig-
“Students are very friendly and very high energy and I really enjoy that,” she said.
floor of the
was held on the .second E-wing on Sept. 13. Twelve booths were set up profil-
dents’ interest in getting involved
Friend said the bookstore typically has three to four clerks work-
ing different opportunities for stu-
efits,” said
had no problems asking for help. "I know how to look for books and if they don’t have someone helping, I can get .somebody at the front, so they're pretty good about that."
she said.
second-year accounting student Danilo Jimenez said Similarly,
when
a.sking for help, a little self-
confidence certainly makes
more effortless. "The services here are
it
all
really
manage on
their
with even more people recruited during the first couple of weeks of the the
floor regularly,
semester.
She said students are a lot of fun and encourages them, whether they’re first-year or not, to ask for
help
the
good,” he said.
ing on
often
when
they need
“Customer service
it.
is
what we
are
The
dents to get involved in their on-
and off-campus community. Most were volunteer positions, however, there were some paid positions open for application. “The focus was on student lead-
volunteers
Holland
said
Brown.
at
some
point in
have to change schools or re-locate, and it can be an overwhelming yet exciting change.
Someone who has gone through
just recently
that chaotic time is
new
Learning Resource Centre supervisor, Linda the
college’s
allowed
presently has about 50
who, she the
have
said,
organization
to
supervising staff, building resources for students. and budget-
One major
ing.
difference
is
in
terms of the size of the Learning Resource Centre and staff. “This is my old library times 10,”
Holding the
weeks of
fall
is
the key to
most students possiHolland Brown.
“It’s a really
have
two
fair in the first
classes
small
window we
connect students with these opportunities before they get busy
and
to
their timetablq^s get filled
up
with other commitments,” .she .said. “If they can factor them into their schedule early enough there’s a greater chance they will be successful and remain committed as the year goes on.”
when you start a new position and the learning curve itself. But I love the energy and
I
think that
it is
very
motivating,” said Schneider.
she said.
Schneider thinks the first couple of weeks are an education process for
She’s finding out what
her.
as a librarian in the faculty library,
some gaps might be. “I’m kind of taking stock at this point,” she .said. “I’m seeing what creative ideas the staff has, what they want to carry forward and where some of the gaps might be
but after a few years decided to
that
Schneider
of participants, .she said she was quite happy with the turnout and the support of the new initiative. “This is how a culture of leadership and volunteerism gets established,” she said. “It just builds year to year.”
kinds of things the college already
Schneider.
Catharines,
Although Holland Brown would expand in terms
like to see the fair
supervisor at Learning Resource Centre
Most people
originally from St. where she attended
is
Brock University and received her in environmental studies. Schneider started out working at the University of Western Ontario
masters
Conestoga College. “I really like colleges from the point of view that they have a very practical perspective on educatransfer to
of
Orientation.
students and those present at the
their lives
some
at
KWSAC
really
are as an
organization.”
ble, .said
and
“They
who we
help to shape
recruiting the
for both the
was valuable
our volunteers very pas-
Sexual
students serving students.” fair
“I find
senting
was thrilled with the response from Conestoga students both at the fair
By PEGGY O’NEILL
services at the bookstore, yet is frustrated by the fact the books she needs are out of stock.
of the benHolland Brown. Joan Tuchlinsky was there repre-
Holland Brown. “Even the paid positions fell under the category of
New
(Photo by Holly Featherstone)
their understanding
ership or volunteer positions,” said
booths,
First-year journalism student, Jackie Allwood, appreciates the
and
the Kitchener-Waterloo Assault Support Centre (KWSAC), a modified collective always looking for new volunteers. Tuchlinsky, KWSAC’s public education co-ordinator, said she
The
about,” she said.
fair
get involved
Organizations were able to profile their opportunities and students
Allwood said the signs suspended from the ceiling are a useful nated to your program and said she
Kreller)
Bookstore clerk Vi Friend said although students often complain
about the size of the text versus the cost, books are a vital investment
“Students are very
Megan
Joan Tuchlinsky represented the Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre at Conestoga’s Get Involved Fair on Sept. 13. Along with seeking volunteers she also sold handmade stained glass necklaces and rubber bracelets. All proceeds from sales supported the centre.
tion,” said Schneider.
She was doing the same type of job at Western as she is here at Conestoga, which is managing and
has and also where
we
haven’t tackled yet.”
She also wants
to continue build-
ing relationships with her fellow staff
and the students.
So
(Photo by Peggy O’Neill)
far
Schneider is loving Conestoga and feels very encouraged with all of the exciting changes going on around her. “There are always challenges
New
Learning Resource Centre supervisor, Linda Schneider,
is
weeks here College.
enjoying her
at
Conestoga
first
1
1
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Commentary
— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Hollywood 01CH
*
4
needs to take a lesson timing
in How
soon
too soon?
is
1 Hollywood has released one blockbuster right commemorating those who were lost in the tragedy.
Five years after 9/1 after the other
Five yeais
is
too soon.
For Hollywood to make millions off a tragedy that affected and affecting so
still
is
many
is
today
lives
insensitive, not to mention,
com-
pletely wrong.
The whole
“Hollywood needs to stop thinking with wallet
fiasco started in
2004
and
with
its
start thinking
its
heart.”
with the release of Fahrenheit 9/1 directed by Michael
Tara Ricker,
Moore. The
production manager
documentary depicted Moore’s view on what happened to the
he believed the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to
push forward
its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. 2006 Flight 93, United 93 and World Trade Center were released. Both Flight 93, directed by Peter Markle, and United 93, directed by
In
Paul Greengrass, depicted the events that took place on the United Airlines’ plane,
one of the planes hijacked on 9/11
when passengers
that crashed near
World Trade Center, directed by Oliver Stone, told the true story about two Port Authority police officers, John McLoughlin and William J. Jimeno, the last surviving rescuers extracted from Ground Zero. How can making money off a tragedy, as Hollywood is trying to do, be seen as a good act? The films United 93 and World Trade Center both contributed a percentage of their ticket sales to memorials and Shanksville, Pa.
charities
foiled the terrorist plot.
connected to the tragedy.
Giving proceeds to charity does not justify making these movies,
many remember 9/11 as if it was yesterday. There is not even a monument of remembrance where the towers once stood to pay respect and honour those who were lost that day. There are, howespecially since
ever, already to
movies making millions and forcing the wounds of 9/1
be reopened even before they have had a chance to heal. After Pearl Harbor,
it
took Hollywood almost 30 years to
make
Tora!
Tora! Tora!, a feature film about the attack and a total of 60 years before the blockbuster starring
Or
take for
example the movie
table scene of
ing
“Fm
Ben Affleck and Josh
came
out.
Titanic. Quite tacky with the unforget-
Leonardo DiCaprio standing
the king of the world”
Hartnett
compared
at the
bow
of the ship shout-
to the real tragedy, but at least
was not released until 2001, 89 years after the ship had sunk. It is imperative for Hollywood to make films commemorating historic events so we can remember those who were lost in tragedies like
the film
9/1
1,
but
it
is
especially imperative to give the world time to heal.
Hollywood needs with
its
to stop thinking with
its
wallet and start thinking
above the law
Celebrities
how
United States after 9/11 and
The
caste system that is present world society allows celebrities to get away with anything. Those who are in the limelight or hold special talents have the upper hand
Jessica
with authorities.
Blumenthal
during a Rolling Stones concert in
Glasgow. Richards was just exempt from the law. So are stars ever treated like the
in
People have allowed this for decades, however, now it is more prevalent and making headlines.
Are
totally understood. I
It
He
meetings.
was pulled impaired driving while on
Socialite Paris Hilton
on
BBC
article
online on Sept. 8 said,
police station, she said, because
“There was a around, so
make
I
lot
of paparazzi
think they wanted to
a statement.
They even
stirred the pot
by
prison sentence after being
law.
Dave Chappelle and Sean Penn were both seen smoking in Toronto. Chappelle was smoking
five
said.
comedy
routine, while
it
possible the hotel didn’t
ti’ied
for
drug offences.
Moss a
Penn was smoking during a press conference. The hotel now has to pay the fines for Penn lighting up. Is
Hilton was only taken to the
heart.
have
trial
above the law involve murder. Supermodel Kate Moss’s boyfriend, rocker Pete Doherty, avoided a
violating the Smoke-free Ontario
stand-up
An
the
has also been played in
celebrities
Simpson
Who knows if Simpson murdered his ex-wife. However, if it was just some Joe Nobody, would that man be in jail for first-degree murder? Not all cases of celebrities being
cigarette while perfonning a
severe actions.
to get a burger.
to
in their hand.
in there
Toronto. In the past month, two
he was a common worker there would have been more
way
was
It seems like Hilton knows Hollywood game.
If
her
comes
many people to question much power celebrities hold
tiow
I
15 minutes and out.”
was given three years probation, was fined $1,300, had his licence suspended for 90 days and was ordered to attend Alcoholics
over for
it
caused
‘There’s people watching, we don’t want them to think we’re
giving you special treatment.’
also
Anonymous
when
In 1994, the O.J.
can go? Recently A-list actor, Mel Gibson, was pulled over for impaired driving. He then started spouting anti-Semitic slurs. What penalty did he receive? He said sorry to the Jewish community to the officers involved.
aren’t
murder charges.
Opinion
far they
and
They
impaired driving charges or even
how
celebrities trying to see
general public?
has
made
headlines because
of her cocaine addiction. She man-
aged
to
escape being a convicted
criminal for lack of evidence.
much evidence do
How
the authorities
need to convict celebrities? It's as if everyone allows celebrities to
be the poster children for
criminals. Well, in the end
infonn Penn about the law because he’s Sean Penn? Even Scotland is allowing stars to light up without penalties. Keith
They somehow managed
Richards wasn’l fined for smoking
else
can be said
is
kudos
their talents, rise
all that
to the stars. to use
above everyone
and get away with everything.
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students INC
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— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Page 6
Teachers get on board By JASON SHERRITT
they expected to stay.
“We found Conestoga
College
a very wide range of
been
education ranging from just high
voted the number 1 college in Ontario for the eighth straight year
administration, police foundations
has
Key Perfomiance Indicator it’s no wonder why.
in the
school to college, law and security
and
electrical engineering, to uni-
survey and
versity degrees in criminology
Conestoga’s program co-ordinators and professors are really in tune to
political
students’ needs to
make
and do
all
they can
happy
and
Phillips.
members were very
be aboard
to
said
this ship.”
sure students graduate and
“We
James Phillips, co-ordinator of law and security administration, and Carolyn Harrison, co-ordinator recruiting
HMCS
mission
aboard
Fredericton,
a
concerned with their members’ quality of life and have instituted a number of programs and policy changes to ensure a standard of living and
the
multi-role
Canadian Navy. The Fredericton weighs 4,750 tonnes and is nearly 450 feet long. It can reach speeds of more than 30 knots, which is around 55 km/h. It contains accommoda-
239 personnel,
CH- 24 Sea King 1
torpedoes,
is
working.”
host to
helicopter and
James Phillips,
and
co-ordinator of law
missiles
in
general are very
patrol frigate in the
tions for
did learn that the
Canadian Forces
of police foundations, attended a
carries
science,’’
“Overall, the
find jobs.
a
for students
and
guns.
The focus of
their trip
was
secarit}’ admi/ustration
to
gather useful infonnation for the students in their programs.
and Harrison attended a reception on Sept. 14 on the Fredericton in Hamilton Harbour where they had a chance to speak to a wide, variety of the crew, from the captain to ordinary seamen. Phillips said Harrison and himself made it a point to ask each member which school they went to, what program they took, how long they had been in the navy and how long Phillips
The next Phillips
day. Sept. 15, at 7 a.m.
and Harrison boarded the
ship again, this time to take part in
voyage across Lake Ontario to Toronto Harbour. Leaving the docks was very exciting said a
Phillips.
“The ship pushed off from the dock and then turned to salute the Haida,
a
tribal
class
destroyer,
which is a historical attraction in Hamilton Harbour,” said Phillips.
(Photo by Vat Frankis) co-ordinator of law and security administration, and Carolyn Harrison, co-ordinator of police foundations, received an up-ciose-and-personal look at trie Canadian Forces wriiie Fredericton. participating on a recuiting mission aboard the
James
Phillips,
HMCS
“The Fredericton gave a two-gun and then we were off.” On the way, the Fredericton went through some manoeuvers. showing Phillips and Harrison high speed turns and a rescue demonstration of a man-overboard drill. After the showboating, Phillips and Harrison were
The
treated to a full access tour of the
fact that
blast
They got
frigate.
to witness the
ship
is
equipped with e-mail
Navy
pro-
ples of the
One
member with phone home on a regular
thing the captain of the ship
told Phillips
and Harrison was
Navy was taking
the
part
is
with their members’ quality of
the
In the Canadian Navy, a full pen-
ple in Ontario to have a perspective
Navy when
life is
sion can be achieved after only 20
very difficult for peo-
of the Canadian
quality of
a
recruiting mission because of the it
new
increase in pay.”
that in
constant contact with their partner.
in action
control
number of
basis said Phillips.
each
port provinces like
in
instituted a
cards to call
vides
pro-
on the bridge and rooms, all the while asking questions about their job and life. Many members are married and told Phillips and Harrison that technology has allowed them to stay in
crew
and have
grams and policy changes to ensure a standai'd of living and working,” said Phillips. “One of the greatest exam-
access and the Canadian
years he said. “1
was impressed with how can-
did the crew was with us and real-
resi-
ly appreciated the opportunity to
contact with
ask the real questions our students
unlike major
Scotia and
Columbia.
would be interested in.” One example Phillips relayed was, where else could a graduate
did leant that the Canadian
find a job for life the day after
Forces in general are very concerned
graduation and in just a few years be making over $50,000 a year?
dents have very
little
ships or personnel,
British
“We
Nova
life
Are video games responsible for violence in today’s schools? By ALLISON STEINMAN
Two
fourth-year nursing students
disagree, saying that
A man enters Montreal’s Dawson College and, fire, kills
in a
barrage of gun-
with
individual
it
has to do
tendencies
and
interpretation.
one and sends 19 others committing sui-
to hospital before
cide Since then people can’t help
themselves if Kimveer Gill’s love of violent video games such as Postal, which has the protagonist going on a shooting spree while completing daily errands, played a role in the incident. A but ask
first-year
dent
is
police
foundations stu-
surprised at the idea.
“Video games have nothing to do with it,” said Brittany Swartzentruber. “We might just have to accept the fact that the guy was messed up.”
“Video
games have
nothing to do with
it.”
Brittany Swartzentruber, -
police foundations
“Some people can play a video game and be fine, and some people Samantha Dykstra and Katelyn Hamilton. “He may have interpreted it wrong.” According to a study outlined by Grace Shin on the website httpV/serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/n
just can’t,” said
euro/neuro03/web2/gshin.html, completed by psychologists Karen E. Dill and Craig A. Anderson violent video games are found to be
more harmful
in increasing aggres-
sion than both
TV and movies. The
study showed that young
men
are
especially vulnerable.
However, a video game store employee who is an avid gamer himself said he
is
unaffected by the
games he plays and doesn’t worry about selling them to customers. “I’ve been playing since I was four or five years old and there isn’t an aggressive bone in my body,” said Matthew Weber who works at X-treme Play located at 347 Erb St. W. in Waterloo. “It’s about the player, not the game.”
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Page 8
Where have
all
the tradespeople gone?
1 |
MOUNTFORD
By LEANNE
Apprenticeship Program which
is
Once
finished, they’ve completed
j
an unpaid co-operative for a young
work
cut? There’s plenty of
done, but where are
do
to
to be
some
it?
on the decline. There is a lot of job satisfaction in the trades and a lot of pride in workmanship, said Greg White, chair of trades and apprenticeship at Conestoga College, Doon camis
up
and because they are
places,
which would give them a lot more skills to bring to an .employer. They receive the same curriculum as an apprentice but are not regis-
tered as an apprentice.
know of any
don't
who their
tradespeo-
paycheques," he
machinist by
general
a
is
as a
said White,
viable career option,
who
2.
said.
the
of parents have a misconception about trades being heavy, lot
physical labour and unsafe envi-
ronments, said White, who has been working at Conestoga College for eight years.
"Most machinist shops nowadays look like laboratories. With health and safety laws, typical job sites are a good, safe place to work. If
tradespeople are working outside, they are well protected from the
elements and well compensated for putting
up with some discomfort,”
he said.
who
Tyler Mould,
employee Cambridge
at
for
has been an
Ryder Canada two years, said he
young people
of
Alumni
Association’s
monthly magazine received plenty of praise
a provincial confer-
at
ence.
The first annual meeting of the Alumni Association took place on Sept. 1 1 Many board members
is
A
thing
best
may want to but may not be
be an apprentice sure of what’s required to become a successful apprentice, he said. According to White, there are four ways of accessing an apprenperson
ticeship. 1
A
family connection. If a fam-
a projected
azine that was distributed
conference. Connections
is
at
the
provid-
ed by the Alumni department at Conestoga. The magazine got great at
the
many people much praise design.
conference,
with
giving the magazine for
its
his
member is a plumber and has own plumbing shop, he may
take on a son or daughter and train
The disadvantage
person.
that
in
this is that they don’t necessarily
have any secondary school education, and it’s hard to discharge a family member if he or she isn’t working out because of the personal
depth and
accessing an
Out of high school. In Grade 9
model which Conestoga
Save a
ments from both Brock and York universiti.es on the magazine.
“This year,
we have
$10,000
to $50,000.”
Mi^e
Shipley,
Alumni Association treasurer
success with
many
students inter-
first
year council.
Brundle also said the turnout at the Pond Party was a great, adding the students were eager to get involved and participate. Mary Wright, an administrative representative with co-op and career services
at the college,
was
next to give her report. She said statistics are
very prom-
“As of today, we 3,290 first-year students enrolled which is up from last year by 10 per cent. Overall, our fullising at this point.
White.
for a
The
co-operative
apprenticeship model
is
diploma
memorial Conestoga student who died in January 2006 will be
arranged
held Sept. 26.
with a consortium of local industries
where the people apply
secondary program.
If
The second annual blood
as if
they get
clinic held as a
Conestoga Residence and Conference Centre is holding the clinic for William Walker, a
woodworking student who died Walker couldn’t give blood, which is why the clinic is being held in his memory.
Wright
announced
also
career services
is
fair
who
Then they go
in.
for 12 to 16 months as a paid apprentice. After that they return to school for one or two semesters.
represents Ontario
college faculty hopes smaller class sizes will
mean
greater success for
students and teachers in September
As
well,
the
Welcome
many more expected to CJIQ has offered to do some
far with
apply. live
award
advertising to give
it
regarding
the
more exposure.
“Financial aid has been very helpful,” said
Himmelman.
woodworking
technology,
bring
more
believes smaller class
environment.
will
ensure students become comfort-
“We
want to keep them on track and keep them in the system.” Dylan Taylor, a first-year student smaller classes
“I
a
positive
think that’s
pretty
would
learning
good,
it
able with their courses and their
brings everyone closer together so
peers.
we
have more one-on-one time with students, Also,
teachers
will
will
mean
a better under-
standing of the course content.
classes
do benefit students,
it
allows more interaction in the teaching hours,” said Boettger. Not every student runs at the in the
can focus better,” said Taylor. College is a time to do work, if
the teacher
same way so
it
there then
is
it
assures
can be successful with work, he said.
students their
“I feel very strongly that smaller
same pace or
Another upcoming event
and learn
said.
in
Walter Boettger, president of OPSEU Local 237, which represents Conestoga College faculty, agrees with smaller class sizes being a benefit for students.
award has 18 applicants so
he
believes
eampus
fall.
in different ways,”
The Ontario Public Service (OPSEU) Employees Union sizes
Rd.,
to lose the stuat risk
2007.
which
108 University Ave. E. is up and running and an official opening is being planned for later
at the
to 8 p.m.
“We don’t want who may be
events. upcoming some Himmelman said the new Waterloo at
from 2
be held
New Dundee
dents
The union that
news on
clinic will
residence, 55
smaller classes
in
By BECKY SHARPE
that
The
to
work
at
sponsoring an ontaking place on
delivered
trade they are
Success
Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the E-wing with the focus being
this
ested in joining
donor
consortium as an apprentice. They attend school for two or three semesters depending on which
Home Next the board heard from Troy Brundle, the CSI representative on the Alumni committee. Brundle shared an update on the progress of the new CSI location and Student Life Centre which is expected to be completed by mid to late October. As well. Orientation was a huge
By JESSICA BLUMENTHAL
started in
based technology course, and then they can take a specialty course in Grade 11 or 12. After that, they go knocking on 150 doors and see if someone will hire them based on their high school transcript. There Youth Ontario the also is
officer,
increased our funding by
It
machining trades and is presently being used in the mil Iwrigh ting, electrical and chef trades, said
of a seizure.
campus job
the best
for the last three years.
life
accepted, they are registered to a
program. “It’s nice that we’re producing one of the best magazines.” The board was proud of the fact that they received many compli-
have
the co-operative diploma appren-
White. With the co-operative model, the employers love the apprentices; they have lots of background and lots of experience, he said. The apprentices are the future of these companies and the co-operative model should make things easier, he added.
or 10 students could take a broad
time student enrolment is approximately 7,47 1 students.”
enrolment
the first clearly defined pathway,
is
they are going to a regular post-
connection.
alumni relations and annual fund
budget of $40,000,” said Shipley. ‘This year, we have increased our funding by $10,000, to $50,000.” Shipley said the increase comes from more investing and donations being made to the college. At each meeting, the board reviews the itemized budget provided by Shipley and suggests improvements that can be made. The next topic at the meeting was the Ontario Alumni Association Conference “Building a Legacy” at Brock University, attended by a number of board members. One of the highlights discussed at the meeting was the Connections mag-
reviews
ily
magazine out there,” said Glenn Campbell, president of the Alumni board and a 1974 graduate of the woodworking
treasurer for the
we had
in
Employers need to be convinced take on more apprentices. There are incentives for employers to take on more apprentices such as federal and provincial tax credits for some trades and flexible delivery by the colleges, said to
This model has only been around
mechanic. about being a mechanic is job security, he said. “There’s always going to be tracks, and they’re always going to be broken,” said Mould. One of the biggest reasons why there is a lack of people in the trades is because of the difficulty in accessing an apprenticeship, said White.
The
Alumni Association. “Last year
way
is
ticeship
is
Conestoga graduates, got right down to business, jumping into the treasurer’s report, given by Mike
fourth
cian diploma, said White.
College helped pioneer.
all
what turned
The Alumni board, which made up of people who are
who
is
mechanic.
out to be a productive meeting.
Shipley,
the trades
in
on part-time and seasonal employment. Thus far there are 45 employers registered for the fair. The alumni board then heard from Monica Himmelman, the
.
in attendance for
getting involved
decreasing, Tyler Mould says he enjoys his job as a truck
“We had
By VANESSA BUTLER The
(Photo by Leanne Mountford)
a record-breaking year
Off to
were
As the number
really enjoys his job as a
trade.
The
4.
apprenticeship, which White says
about picking
feel guilty
Somehow, we have to get young people to see the trades
A
at
cate
pus.
ple
work
young, they may not be focused or mature enough for the job. 3. Post-secondary programs. A person may sign up for a two- or three-year post-secondary certifi-
As the demand for tradespeople Canada rises everyday, the amount of people going into trades in
"I
ing and their requirements in the
province of Ontario for a techni-
gain
to
the age requirements to
the people
all
experience.
However, there can be barriers. High school students may not meet
person
Toilet clogged? Light fixtures not working? Broken car? Need a hair-
their apprenticeship in-class train-
Justin Birch, a first-year student in advertising, feels that his class
is
not too big but the smaller classes
would still help regardless. “It seems like some people
are
not really focused and they don’t
want to be in the program anymore, so making the classes really
smaller
may
actually
some of those
weed
out
people,” said Birch.
Waleed Azizi, a
first-year student
dis-
allows faculty to have a diversity of
in
cussed at the alumni meeting was the second annual alumni athletic golf tournament. Himmelman said this event is filling up nicely with
teaching styles or methodologies
does not like that his class has around 40 students in it. “The seats are taken up and you have to sit at the back where it’s
more registrations than last year. The sponsors for this event will once again be Johnson Inc., which
so that they can capture every student in those hours, he said.
“As class sizes increase the amount of time you can give to each
student
diminishes,”
said
Boettger.
considered a very important partner to the college and the Alumni
involved with larger classes,” he
Association. She also said for the
said.
is
first
time
CSI
will
be getting
involved in the action.
The next alumni meeting is scheduled for Oct. 2, with the annual general meeting taking place on Nov. 6.
“Lab classes have a
OPSEU
safety issue
business
materials
harder to hear the teacher,” said Azizi.
With a smaller class size the teachers could be easily reached because they don’t have the whole go through and it’s a smaller group so students receive more detailed answers, he said. “My class would be much easier to concentrate on and be more successful in if we only had 20 stu-
class to
would
like class sizes to
be around an average of 30 to 40 students in first year and through attrition it is expected that classes will average in the 20s by third year, he said.
operation,
dents,” said Azizi.
News
CJIQ brings a By BJ RICHMOND CJIQ
on the
is
another
as
air
school year kicks off
tions
at
Conestoga
College.
CJIQ-FM, which is also known as The Condor, broadcasts a conglomeration of adult contemporary music and up-tempo, original pro-
gramming dents
Named
Conestoga
after
the
College.
college's
The Condor
teams. in
directed toward the stu-
of
sports
offers students
both the broadcasting
-
radio and
and the journalism - print and broadcast programs a chance to produce their own radio shows in television
order to gain experience
their
in
of study. However, students
fields
community
also
are
taken into consideration. For example, if there is a proposal to run a soft rock show. Thumell said he and Scott decide how different it will be from what is being offered
on CHYM-FM. "We don't want to compete with other stations. That's not what we are here for." Thumell and Scott akso give certain program proposals more attention if they will help them fulfill the station's licence commitment to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). For example. CJIQ is required to have a certain number of hours that are
dedicated to specialized and
classical music. Thus,
station.
types of programs in the proposals
Mike Thumell. program director of CJIQ as well as co-ordinator of
someone were to and propo.se a jazz show, that might get more interest than .someone who's coming in asking to do a hip-hop show," Thumell said. The final, and most important, aspect of the show Thumell and Scott look for is whether there will be an audience for it or not on CJIQ. If the program proposal has been approved, Thumell and Scott then
- radio and televiprogram, said although the
sion
station likes to see students
open time
fill
the
CJIQ's schedule, there are also shows run by volunslots in
teers in the
community who
are not
"We're (CJIQ) open to everyone." students.
For example. The Polish Review and Church with a Twist, which air every Sunday, are produced by people in the community there
is
on the
who
a need to have these air.
Some
feel
shows
of the programs
Scott
Thumell and
look
specifically
these
for
they receive. "If
come
demo be
show to obtain go on the air.
the
Thumell and Scott are currently the process of reviewing
new
receives proposals from
down with
of the broadcasting and
journalism programs, run their own shows.
Whether dents,
it
is
a
who want
show run by
graduates
or
stu-
volunteers,
Thumell said the process the tion
to
sta-
goes through to select their
programming everyone. The
the
is first
same
step that
for
must
be taken toward getting a show selected to be aired on create
CJIQ
come
in
to
him
the
receives a lot of
"Our doors
fairly
school
it
music show, the people who will be hosting it and will be a talk or
benefit to both the
community
and CJIQ as a whole. Once the program proposal has been put together, it must then be handed in to either Thumell or the CJIQ co-ordinator, Paul Scott. and Scott Together, Thumell review the proposals and look for certain criteria the show must contain. Thumell said one of the criteria he looks for is whether or not the people producing the show are qualified to do so. "We like to know a bit about the people who are producing the show. Have they had experience? Are they technically capable of doing the show?" Thumell and Scott comb through the proposals to find the programs that are creative and original. Thumell said CJIQ wants to have a variety of programs on the air,
show
hence,
if
on the
station that is similar to
there
is
a
currently
one
being proposed, that proposal will not likely be chosen. Beside the
programs CJIQ currently airs, the programming of other radio sta-
radio
stations,
CKMS, jumped
such as
CFRU
or
over to The Condor
because of the large range of coverage. At this time, other shows original to
CJIQ began
as well.
Some
of
shows arc still on the air after These long la.sting radio programs include the hard rock show. Field of Rage on Friday nights and Thumell's Songs from a Quiet Place, which airs Sunday afternoons.
hosted by two third-year broad-
casting
air, is
radio and television stu-
available.
ilon't
"We
try to play upbeat, fun Friday night and people want to be in a bad mood for
music.
It's
Friday," Naylcr said.
had a similar interest in music. "We play pop music and we basically talk
Naylcr said he believes Pop World was chosen to go on the air for a few reasons. The first reason was CJIQ was mainly playing new rock at the time Nayler and Gage proposed Pop World, so the show added to the
about
diversity of the station.
-
dents, Cole Nayler
and Joanna Gage.
Naylcr said he and Gage got the idea
show when they
for the
all
the
latest
realized they
entertainment
"We knew was no pop type shows on
news."
that there
A.side from playing music and keeping their listeners up to date with all the Hollywood gossip,
there (CJIQ)," Nayler said.
Nayler
CJIQ has seen many shows come and go. One
Pop World. The show
on the
upcoming
conception,
debut
current-
is
five years.
its
its
is still
ly
these
Since
made
Gage
and
promote around the
also
concerts
"We really pump come to the GTA."
Toronto area. ple up to
Pop
World
Saturdays, but
originally
was moved
to Friday nights
p.m.,
after
the
this
peo-
Nayler said the second rea.son Pop World was chosen was because he and Gage have a good chcmisti'y together, which showcased that they could work well together on a daily basis.
aired
year
between 6 and 7
"It
is
because
fun,
but
that's the
we make
it
type of work
fun
we
enjoy,” said Nayler.
time slot became
them
aren't
in
steady
year,
he
September.
being knocked
we do get few over the year." CJIQ differs from other college and university radio stations because it is a commercial station that is being used as a training ground for professional commerproposals, but
quite a
cial
Compared
radio stations.
CFRU
CKMS
to
(University of Guelph) and (University of Waterloo),
which are owned and operated by is owned by the college and it is embedded into the programs of broadcasting and journalism. "Our approach is very different. We treat it as if it were a commercial radio station, a commercial enterprise," Thumell said. CJIQ also belongs to the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CAB), hence they are very concerned about content of their programming and how they present themselves. Thus, profanity, racial comments and references to violence against anybody are
show, including the
.
that
fill
the student unions of the universi-
nature of the program, whether
its
will
is to
idea of the
Woodstock. The Condor has been on the air for more than five years, after officially launching on Jan. 8. 2001 Some shows that starterl at other
show
posals
a program proposal. This
proposal must outline the general
pletely blanketing Kitchener. Waterloo. Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford. Stratford and
particular
about a year ago, and
in
throughout
outside
broadcasting through most of southern Ontario, and com-
pro-
continue to run their shows. Aside from outside volunteers and graduates, CJIQ also students
shoreline,
approval
final
and selecting those which the open time slots on CJIQ. Thumell said although proposals
but
— Page 9
put together for its
that are also currently on the air were created by students who have graduated from the broadcasting radio and television program in the
past,
2006
in
require a
to
25,
variety of tunes to the airwaves
of the college are not the only personalities who can be heard on the
the broadcasting
’
the
in
SPOKE, September
ties,
CJIQ
(Photo
by Adam Hannon)
Picking up the pieces Debris covered the road after a two-car accident at the corner of Homer Watson Boulevard and Doon Valley Drive on Sept. 13. No one was injured in the accident.
itself,
ON-CAMPUS CHIROPRACTOR
strictly prohibited.
Before CJIQ made its debut in 2001, Conestoga College had a closed circuit radio station that could only be heard in the lounge and cafeteria of the Doon campus.
November 2005, the college made an arrangement with the In
Corporation (CBC) to receive a donation of a frequency they were using.
The
station is clas-
by the CRTC and it broadcasts on 88.3 at a power of 4,000 watts from the Global Television tower in Paris, Ont. This frequency takes CJIQ's sigsified as instmctional
nal as far north as
and as
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Canadian
no longer
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Mount
far south as the
Forest
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— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
(PnoTO by Annelise Thompson)
Enjoying Local Motion Shelby Cowles,
4, of Kitchener,
enjoys getting her face painted at the Car Free Day/Local Motion
Park on Sept. 17. At the event. Hunter MacIntyre and his dad Shawn (right) a puzzle. Residents could also skateboard, rollerblade and ride uniquely designed bikes.
Festival, held at Victoria
build
*
Fairview Park Mall gets a makeover By STEPHANIE IRVINE
by
ly exciting.’’
olition
Fairview Park Mall, built in 1966, has only seen two major renova-
didn’t
Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall in
tions, the last in 1986.
expected
an effort to re-invent the centre, according to one mall administra-
has been monitoring the needs of
tion official.
this centre
Stephanie Massel, senior director of property marketing for Cadillac
Renovations
are
underway
at
“Our development department
Completion in
Don
Ellis
start
Construction
until
of
last
the
week.
project
is
August 2007.
“Tenants are really excited about changes,” said Massel. “They’ve been waiting awhile for
tion has
this.”
ing tenants are well-informed, as well as keeping disruptions to a minimum. She said her only con-
Massel said features of the refurbished centre will include new landscaping and redesigned main
Tina Rouleau, manager of Rogers Plus, said the renovation can only improve overall busi-
ronment for some time, and felt that it was time to go ahead with
entrances
ness.
Fairview, said, “It’s like Christmas
the update,” said Massel.
floors,
every day walking into the mall and seeing all of the changes. It’s real-
project began this August, but
and the local
retail envi-
The $33.4-million redevelopment dem-
outside,
while
inside
new ceramic tile new general and decorative lighting, new common area seating shoppers will see
and an expanded food court.
Rouleau said mall administradone a great job of ensur-
the
“Newer malls always seem to bring in more traffic,” she said. “They also tend to bring in wealthier customers.”
cern
is
the timing of the project.
“I think that this
is
a very bad
time to be doing the renovations because Christmas is the busiest time of the year,” she said. “I think that they should have waited until after the holidays.”
News
SPOKE, September
Students brave weather to party with a No
By KRISTIN GRIFFERTY
Surprise,
Since You’ve Been
Gone and Make Up Your Mind Heavy
rainfall
and cold autumn
temperatures helped separate the fans
from the diehards
of a
Deadman
at the
the
Conestoga Students Inc. hosted outdoor event in parking lot two for all those who were willing to the
brave the elements.
With the weather at an unseasonable low of 13 C, students layered up and took cover under umbrellas to keep warm and dry. Band members were fortunate enough to play under a protective
crowd energetic and singing
Those
in
for the
wet
crowd, singing hits from their newest album. Gasoline. Popular songs like Santa Monica,
from attending. “(The rain) didn’t affect it all really,” said Silva. “The band didn’t
mind playing
were it
few
long as
Second-year firefighting student said he came for the great band despite the poor weath-
Cody Gray er.
“They’re sexy!” said Gray, of
Theory of a Deadman.
Crowd
part of the lucky
in the rain as
there wasn’t thunder and lightning.
way
Steve
to the front as they spilled
second-year
a
band was great and
surfers
to
Burgess,
police foundations student, said the
to the front, trying to break through
the wall of security.
that
night, the rain did not stop students
tent.
Concert-goers pushed their
The rock band played
Deadman
Mother
Nature wasn't on their side
mate atmosphere. Students were able to get up close and pretty personal to singer Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Back. Police officers, security and concert staff were able to control the boisterous crowd both in and out-
canopy.
1
Lindsay Silva, the event planner
attendance were oblivi-
Molson beer
— Page
arms of
into the awaiting
for CSI, said that although
ous to the weather, as the smaller crowd gave the concert a more inti-
side the
crowd
2006
security and medics.
kept
along.
Theory
concert Sept. 12.
the
25,
make
was
over
that the turnout
quite impressive considering
the weather.
His
friend,
saying
agreed,
Bradey Carbert, it was a pretty
decent concert. “(1
to
came because)
waste the
1
didn’t
want
ticket,” said Carbert.
“I’m from a small town so I don’t get to see big bands like this.”
$10 prior
Tickets cost
to
the
and $12 at the door. Small town or not, CSI said 1,800 tickets were sold to the concert, and 1,400 people were in attendance.
event,
Right:
About
gathered
Theory in
the
in
of
a
1
Theory of a Deadman, rocked out Conestoga College on Sept. 12.
Tyler Connolly, lead singer of
the rain
in
the parking
lot of
,400 students
Lot
1
2
to
watch
Deadman
perform
rain.
Photos by Kristin Grifferty Theory of a Deadman, crowd at Conestoga College. wet acknowledges a soaking
Dean Back, bass
guitarist of
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— SPOKE, September, 25, 2006
Page 12
Imagine the beauty of Imaginus By TIFFANY MCCORMICK The Imaginus poster sale made mark last week as a multitude of posters filled The Sanctuary, its
attracting students with recogniza-
movie
characters,
ble
titles
and
bands. Posters are an inexpensive
students
for
rooms,
to
ranging
way
decorate
their
price
from
in
approximately $5 to $30. Television shows such as The Family Guy, The O.C., One Tree
The Simpsons and
CSI,
Hill,
Friends were represented as well as movies like The Breakfast Club, American History X, Kill Bill, Brokeback Mountain, Scarface and The Wedding Singer. Music posters were also in high
with The Beatles, The Led Zeppelin, the Foo
supply Doors,
Fighters, Pink Floyd
McKay gaze
left) Vanessa Somos, Brianne Berry, Nicole Walters and Amie annual Imaginus poster sale. The event took place in the Sanctuary on Sept. 18 and 19.
First-year nursing students (from at the
Beat stress before
Boy.
a poster by Anderson
Disney and cartoon characters were for sale with posters of Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, Betty Boop and
at
SpongeBob Square
beats you
it
and Fallout
(Photo by Tiffany McCormack)
Pants.
Posters akso consisted of drawings, photography, children, cats,
dogs, flowers and scenery.
SUMMER MCPHEE
By This
a busy time of year for a
is
of people and what
lot
difficult for
have
all
tem
many of from a
stress
think
is
that
us
I
lot
is
we
of differ-
ent sources, said clinical psychologist Dr.
"We
Vibike Vaerum. all experience many stress-
ful situations,” said
probably is
that
we
is
Vaerum, "What
most challenging for us
often can’t really control
the people or the events that are directly involved in our stress.” at
Kitchener Public Library on
Sept.
14,
discussed what happens
body when
under stress and tools for coping with it. *What I’m hoping to do today is in the
to give
you some
it’s
tools so that
you
have something that you can do immediately and will allow you to feel
empowered
responding to
She said
in
how you
stress,” said
heightened so you might feel like
the purpose of survival in danger-
you are very alert and upset at the same time,” said Vaerum. The oxygen intake increases
do
ous situations.
becomes problematic when
“It
we
control
can’t
reaction and
it
the
fight-flight
starts to control us,”
said Vaerum. “This reaction kicks
whenever we or our egos
in
feel
intensely threatened, even when there is no direct danger facing us.”
She said
speeds everything up so the nervous system kicks into high gear, which involves
Vaerum, who lead a seminar the
this for
actually wired to
is
this
reaction
both physiological and
psychological hyper arousal.
“On
the
physical
level
what
is that your muscles instantly get tense, on an emotional level you’re probably experiencing very strong emotions like anxiety, terror, anger and possibly even rage,” said Vaerum.
you’re experiencing
any situation that feels very emotionally charged or threatening to us, the body goes through something called a fight or that in
“We a
lot
all
have stress from
of different sources.” Dr. Vibike Vaerum,
psychologist
fight-flight reaction is just the
body’s
way of
preparing
itself to
deal with stress by defence, fight-
back or even running away,” Vaerum. She said the body’s nervous sys-
iTTg
said
jumps four
to five times, she
“One stress
way we cope with
typical
and anxiety
is
suppression of
One of the things that we know now from research evidence is that if we supthe fight-flight reaction.
body
press our stress, our
how
forget
starts to
to shut off this fight or
response and as a result it causes an imbalance in our sysflight
tem.”
She said this can result in health problems such as increased blood cardiac arrhythmias, problems, headaches, sleep disorders and chronic anxiety. “If you have some of these chron^ ic problems then that contributes to more stress and before you know it you have this vicious cycle,” said Vaerum. If a person has a lot of stress and he or she doesn’t release it and just attempts to get rid of it by working
digestive
flight reaction.
“A
heart said.
pressure,
are
Vaerum.
because when this flight or fight response is triggered you’re engaging a lot of fast but very shallow breathing and the output of the
She said the body also releases a amount of stress hormones
large
such as adrenaline. “What happens with adrenaline that your sense of perception
much
too hard, eating too
may
substances,
it
is
good
moment, but
in the
or using
help us
is
feel
will not
take care of the long-term stress.
She
said that
we have
far
more
resources for facing our stress and
we
our problems than
know we
actually
have.
“The key
is
to stop automatically
reacting to stress and start con-
responding to it,” said Vaerum. “This involves being aware of having a fight-flight reaction and then putting efforts into sciously
interrupting
it
before
it
takes over
or leads to chronic problems.”
Vaerum
said there are
ent strategies for
what
is
called
how a
stop
the
said
differ-
to
induce
relaxation
which is a very deep form of relaxation that reverses all
response,
tool
first
“We
induce
this
response
when
a person
stressed just like the breathing but
A,-
The
use disability servic-
disability
which
is
offers a
services
located in
office,
Room 2A137,
wide range of services and
counselling to help each student
succeed academically. A disability may be having a broken arm or being deaf, hard-ofhearing, visually impaired or hav-
ing a mental illness.
injury,
Some
other
having a head medical problem, mobility
disabilities
are
impairment, learning disability or having an attention deficiency.
The
service
helps students by
with a proper
ing the students
accommodation thereby “leveling the playing field,” said Judy Bates,
it
good if he or she is having very intense and very unpleasant
a former counsellor
especially
who
now
is
the
co-ordinator of the service.
Any time we
There are adaptive equipment
bad we just don’t like to focus on it and meditation is actually asking you to do the opposite of that. Ryan Beckwith, a third-year
devices and computer software
management
recorders.
emotions,”
.said
Velum..
feel
student
studies
that are relevant to a student’s
“When situation
and
I
at
per and
Academic accommodations can include an interpreter for the deaf, a
am put into a stressful my nerves get very bad fidgety,”
that
I
transition
said
support and
learning
strategist support.
get a tem-
overreact to
I
note taker, diagnostic assess-
ment, peer tutoring, employment
I
become
If a student is in
the
tests,
there are
need of help on
many accommoda-
smallest situations, causing others
tions such as use of special
around me to Beckwith,
puters,
home
feel
the
in
theatre department at Future if
his stress
in the
until his .nerves' calmr
work-
is
use of adaptive technology.
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lunch room
down.
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,
'
.
com-
open book tests, extra time on tests, use of math formula sheets, a private room setting and
uncomfortable.”
who works
need
such as language masters, literacy software and four-track tape
Conestoga College, said that for the most part his stress comes from school and his work environment.
and take a seat
J,j.’
who
es everyday.
feeling
is
deeper form of relaxation than, lying on the couch and I,
There are about 700 registered students
relaxation
Shop, said
^
SAMANTHA SAECHAO
identifying a disability and assist-
related he will leave -the sales floor
.c
By
unpleasant.
response.
•
need
muscles have squeezed out all the air and keep alternating this way. “It’s one of the very first things we teach to people who have really strong anxiety or panie because it shuts off the flight or fight response completely within four or five minutes,” said Vaerum. “It is very effective and once you know how to do it without using your hands you can do it discreetly in any situation while you’re feeling stressed without anybody even noticing.” Vaerum said the second tool is mindfulness meditation which involves focusing your attention on an aspect of your experience, and adopting a calm, gentle attitude toward your experience even if it is
of the effects of the flight or fight “It’s a lot
is
Help for those in
is
hand on the chest and one hand on the abdomen, take normal breaths in and making breathing out slower and longer than usual but continuing to breath until, the abdominal breathing, placing one
is
sale
scheduled for January 2007.
all.”
it
Vaerum
Beckwith. “I find that
two
The next Imaginus poster
watching TV,” said Vaerum. “Once we have this flight or fight response we really need deep relaxation to
,
3258,
News
SPOKE, September
— Page 13
2006
25,
College works to proviije safe environment SUMMER MCPHEE
By
like the
joke that was made, that he
or she didn't
known
It is
harassment exists
that
throughout the various levels of
She said
from the elementary level up to and including the post.secondary level but Conestoga College works to combat that. “Conestoga College students have a right to go to school in an environment that is emotionally and physically safe and non-threateducation;
human
something
“The second step if you I'ecf'uncomfortable approaching the person yourself is to ctinlact someone like me or a college counsel-
BY AMY MEADOWS
worldwide
number
An
18-year-old cancer survivor the Terry
like
many
Foundation, she and
Fox
others
Diane
College graduate, has been the volunteer co-ordinator with the Terry
Fox Marathon
cancer for seven years, because of
like
research
It
said
Jessica
Conestoga
a
having
for the last 10 years,
lost her father
ther to cancer
“Since
my
I
many
and grandfa-
years ago.
started doing this,
dad
is
he
feels like
I
feel
always on my mind. is with me,” Frank
Smith.
said.
Smith gave her speech to a silent crowd at Waterloo’s Bechtel Park
Frank was in charge of the Terry Fox tree, an idea that started in Waterloo and became so popular
for the 26th anniversary of Terry
Hope
Fox’s Marathon of in the
(the 23rd
Kitchener- Waterloo area), a
marathon she said her family has always supported wholeheartedly. “1 was diagnosed with the same form of cancer Terry Fox had a day after the
marathon
in 1998,”
Smith
said.
in
Room
the future
and said
that there is still
the possibility that in
our lifetime
there will
be a cure for cancer. “Even if it isn't found in our lifetime,” Smith said. “If we don’t start
with the Fox family that every location in Ontario
now
looking
now
it
will never hap-
has one.
Strands of yellow ribbon are
handed out
on the ribbons which are then tied to the tree where they will remain for a full year, to be
down
taken
just in time for next
year’s event.
At the foot of the is
tree in
Waterloo
a plaque with the inspirational
This year, Frank has placed 17 names on the tree, dedications she
for cancer research
came during
time in hospital. Sadly, he was forced to stop running out-
his
side of
Thunder Bay after discovering the cancer had spread. He then lost his battle at the age of 22.
Since his
$400 million
death more than has been raised
A volunteer for a senior program, she Onds dealing with a wide vari-
of people something she
incredibly skilled
is
1997’s year’s
at
Bechtel Park, from
“One step at a time” to this “A single dream, a world of
hope.”
“It
is
“I love
a great
some
words of support to the crowd, ranging from babies to the elderly, and said he knows from first-hand experience how cancer affects fam-
she said.
new people
that
show
ter this tree will look.
an excellent way to
kind of dedication and
had
that
keeps us all going, in so many ways,” Zehr said. People on bikes, rollerblades and on foot milled around in the heat, sending a buzz around the busy park. Food and water stands had
up, the bet-
Terry
your family and friends in your memory and to keep those memories alive,”
“It’s the
the kind of spirit that Terry
“The more
way of keeping
I
find
it is-
keep your
many
•‘Terry it’s
mem-
about what to do and where to go if a situation such as hara.ssment occurs.
Ngyuen know that
said
it
is
reassuring to
the school has put proce-
dures and staff members in place to deal with situations of harassment to make the learning environment more comfortable for its students. “My first week at Conestoga has
is
been
she
“Hopefully
said
I
Ngyuen.
said
great,”
will never run into a
where I will need to talk anyone concerning harassment.”
situation
Marshall. “That he or she didn’t
to
Conestoga gets student chapter By JENN SPRACH
International Facility
for
the
ident of the association.
IFMA
dur
lives,
our turn to even the score.”
nOw
there she decided to begin
Conestoga chapter with the
Toronto chapter as her mentor, said Yeung. By the end of March 2006 their chapter was official with a full
Management
Association (IFMA), said the pres-
worldwide and eight student chapNorth America, said Angela Yeung, president of IFMA and a
board of directors and their first meeting took place, said Yeung. “I am able to help students realize more of their opportunities with the APFM program,” said
student in the applied degree archi-
Yeung.
and facility management (APFM) program.
dents with educational
ty
is
an association for
facili-
management with 125 chapters
ters in
IFMA’s mission
now has more 18,500 members in more than
The than
“IFMA new
said.
Some of
provides certification for
provide stu-
advanceto
gain^
student chapter’s
the
goals are; to have
managers with their facility manager professional designation and for practising managers with a certified facility manager certification,” said Yeung. also conducts
to
experience in the profession of facility management, she said.
facility
IFMA
is
ment and opportunities
association
all
interested stu-
become members,
dents
create a
successful chapter with high participation,
make
global
facility
management connections, provide support for career pursuits and
research,
provides educational programs and
increase
managementconference, entitled World
IFMA
awareness,
she
puts on the largest
said.
related
The college chapter is currently planning educational sessions for
Workplace, every year, she added. It was after the World Workplace conference in Philadelphia in October 2005 she realized the benefits of having a student chapter at Conestoga College, she said. IFMA gives students the chance to learn more about their job opportunities and career paths, she
the semester, seeking professional
scholarships and a networking and
career planning educational
IFMA
chapter for October and
November.
The has
college’s chapter currently
16
members and a
faculty
adviser.
epnferende^ ^he liaison
ses-
with the president of the
sion
said.
About a year
years ago.
Fox rhh
IFMA. From
Conestoga College has the first Canadian student chapter of the
60 countries worldwide, she Carl Zehr offered
been set up and emergency services crews were on hand. Everyone at the marathon had the same objective in mind - an objective pointed out in a poignant poem written by a man who ran with
says are from her heart.
well informed by both staff
bers and her student guide booklet
tecture-project
at.
ilies.
above the knee.
money
port,” said Frank.
Mayor
been held
raising
one lung because of cancer, these people need so much sup-
she said.
Terry Fox was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer and forced to have his right leg amputated 15 centimetres
Canada
surviving with
The names
quotes from each year the event has
run across
is
vived or lost the battle or are cur-
pen.”
His decision to
of the ladies here
working with all kinds of people. I’m a people p)erson, I find it such a stimulating experience,”
are written
first
couple of days of school she was.j«,
at
everyone and they are asked to dedicate the ribbon to friends or family who have surto
person to take
a first-year busi-
she was just two weeks
Conestoga College. “When I got accepted to Conestoga, my dad was in Florida, he was so excited,” Frank said. She said today makes each person think about what cancer patients have to go through. “One
ety
Diem Ngyuen,
person directly that he or uncomfortable with how he to,”
attention; an
persistently ask-
making suggestive comments that are unwel-
to tell the
being spoken
is
ness student, said within her
the earliest stage possible. “If someone feels like he or she is being harassed the first step that we
is
type
come.
Marshall said the purpose of the policy is to help resolve the issue at
is
common
in its
harassment can be copy of the policy that all employees and stu-
that
her
from and
and
would advise
at
ing for dates or
sexual
in the
applies to
into her early childhood education
diploma
discrimination
most
who
individual
1B23, the
protected
is
the
would be unwanted
responsibili-
ensure that every person
or she
when
its
She said
intervention
of harassment cases she deals with
Student
the
require
that
harassment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
just
rently fighting cancer.
She, however, stays optimistic for
988,
threatened."
is
Marshall said there are approxi-
dents.
Frank’s father passed away in
the person feels that his or her
if
level.
nation
hopes up.” 1
Frank,
would not survive. ‘Twenty years ago 1 would have died, 10 years ago I would have lost a leg. I’m here today, free from funding,”
That
these fundraisers.
said without research funded by
organizations
name.
his
in
increases every year with
“Sometimes
Marshall.
said
lor,"
Detailed definitions of discrimi-
hope
of
to
what the sanctions can be for someone who is found to have harassed someone. According to the booklet, which
found
a world
it
mately four or five situations a year
to a running start. Since his
single dream,
want
Procedure booklet contains all the rights of a complainant as well as
unlawful
A
tliey
stop.
safety
ty to
death more than $400 million
writing like an c-mail
Debra Marshall said the Conestoga College Protection of Human Rights Policy and
community
Amy Meadows)
in
or a letter to say that
security gets involved, particularly
Services office.
(Photo by
person
directly they could .send that person
resources for Conestoga
college recognizes
Marathon on Sept. 17 get off has been raised worldwide in his name.
com-
feel
that
College.
can be obtained
Participants at the 26th annual Terry Fox
unwanted
people don't
if
talking with
fortable
ening," said the executive director ol'
the
like
attention."
after attending the
b^ame'
the student
on the Toronto chapter of
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— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Need
number of
After reading a
how few
cles about
I
entertainment
found, as a visible minori-
myself,
ty
arti-
visible minori-
ties there are in the
world,
for balance
I
didn’t appreciate that
much. of Asian descent and
fact very I
am
studying
ty,
am liv-
communi-
ing in a mainly “white”
profession
a
that
employs mainly “whites.”
Now mind you, I am not racist or anything of that
Students aren’t the only ones hoping for a quick finish Glowach may be smiling but he said he’s not having fun doing construction on the Student Centre. Glowach hopes to get things finished within a month.
Lack
Life
It
we
courtesy on roads
of
saddens me to see how poorly treat each other on the road
when approaching another
two weeks I’ve had at least a dozen or so conflicts while driving and they are so annoying, and unnecessary. I’ll give you a couple of examples to illustrate what I mean: I was stuck in traffic on Homer 1 Watson, heading toward Cambridge. Everyone was moving along fine
when,
suddenly,
these
Racers come flying
down
lane and barge into the If
the right
down
the
be courteous and stop, turn on your signal and lane, at least
someone to let you in. you will be let in within three cars and you won't run
wait for
Odds two
to
nearly clipping
was
at a friend’s house until day and I was taking the country roads home, near Clyde Road in Cambridge. I’m going along great, until 2.
I
late in the
someone coming
are
the risk of plowing into someone.
the opposite
in
me and
refus-
a result of
into a
this, I
nearly drove
mailbox because
I
was
blind-
ed by the light (and no, it wasn't Bruce Springsteen in the other car).
when you’re
driving
turn off your high
beams
Please people, at night,
Hogers
and
BET
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BET
(Black
itself is
American shows and movies and which broadcasts music sort of like MuchMusic. In the movie business, yes there are a few other, ethnic groups, but still not that many if you really think about it. Can you really name at least seven well-known multi-
less than
such a rush to get to
me
off,
com-
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All drivers need to forget the “got to get there first,” mentality.
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Now,
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es to turn off his high beams.
As
And
me
just
way media
more Caucasians
Girlfriends
They wait until I’m within 10 of them and then they take
am
American or Spanish or any other
Reba
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looking to turn in front of me.
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empty
Ricky
my
out from a side street to
Just in the past
.
motorist.
This time. I’m on my way to school and I see someone creeping 3.
these days.
I
pointing out that there are
world than any other race. Also, it seems as if you have to be Caucasian to get into the limelight or get your 15 minutes of fame. Seldom do you see an Asian, an African-American or even a Spanish person in television shows or movies. There are the occasional TV shows that are mainly just for other ethnic groups, such as George Lopez on ABC (almost like
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out there,
few African-Americans enough to name seven.
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Dad By
A
Brian
couple of years ago,
Lamondin
sons were spend-
felt his
much time playing video
ing too
games and not enough with more family-oriented activities.
.social,
He wanted to find them away without plaints of In this
now
he
way
a
to pull
and com-
strife
search he developed what to
Hockey on
as
game based
Board; a board
by more people than just his two boys, said Lamondin. “When was designing it in my head and on the computer was
on, yes,
you guessed it, hockey. Hockey on Board, although still in the works, has evolved from a simple thought to a detailed protothat Lamondin is confident become a success. Lamondin, now 43, has lived in the
type will
Kitchener- Waterloo
for
20
game
has
area
years and his idea for the
I
just doing
for my.self to see if
it
but his finished product will consist
of a smaller, foldable board, three-
dimensional players and a box to replace his current shrink-wrap
in
making
motion
trying to eliminate sdrne of
time spent playing video games, said Lamondin. "It's really been in the past coutheir
ple of years that I've
become
really
my
idea
gung-ho about getting
Lamondin said he would play around on the computer whenever he had a spare hour. He and a friend played with the design forever trying to get the kinks out of
The two-player game
it,
he said.
on a hockey rink, comzones and face-off is set
Each gamer has
six players
on the "ice" (a centre, two wingmen, two defencemen and a
Two
Lamondin St.
sold prototypes at the
Jacobs Farmers Market for two
months over
summer and
the
they
arc also currently available to order
so
sales
far
through both means, as well as through word-of-mouth.
customers seem
In general, fied,
me how much
having with
The
fun they are
reaction from his initial tar-
his
well as from adults
two sons
came
10-year-old plays
as
-
as a bit of it,
my
15-
and people my age love it even more,” he said. “That's what I was counting on but I was never really sure.” Lamondin said he thinks Hockey on Board is populai' among all ages
year-old loves
because of
it
its versatility.
are friendly to
The
all skill levels,
he
rules said.
“There’s a watered-down set of
dice are rolled at the
beginning of each turn, one for
rules for kids
moves
where if it’s in hockey, it’s in the game,” he said. “You can play with off-sides and hitting, it’s all possible. It just depends“on how complicated you want to make it.” Lamondin said there isn’t any
and
other
the
The
shooting/passing.
for
goal,
the
same as hockey, is to score. Once he had the grid pattern of the game figured out he was confident his design would be enjoyed
doesn’t think that will deter con-
love either one, they should love
sumers from
this
taken
and a full-blown
set
that,
somewhat
since technology has
board
games have
lost their
over,
his product.
market
everything becomes new again,” he said. "They just keep rehashing old “In
it.”
a surprise, he said.
“My
appeal but he
this game,” he said. “This is as Canadiana as you get. It’s a board game and it’s hockey and if people
question
"There hasn't been much negative feedback,” said Lamondin. “Everyone who comes back to me tells
(Photo by Meghan Kreller) Waterloo resident and inventor, Brian Lamondin, is confident his board game will be a hit. Hockey on Board is a realistic, two-player game that is more fun than checkers but way less complicated than chess, said Lamondin.
satis-
he said.
get audience
turned into reality,” he said.
the
trends.”
Lamondin said he realizes board games will never wipe out video games but the right type of board games will come back to a certain degree.
“Hockey on Board
is
the right
type (of board game),” he said.
There are a
lot
of hockey
trivia
games out there that don’t reach a huge base of people, Lamondin said.
If
people don’t
know
a lot
about the history of the game they won’t play the trivia games, he said.
Hockey on Board
is
different
because it’s not about boring facts; it’s about playing the game most Canadians love, Lamondin said. “Nothing smells like hockey like
game.” Being a hockey fan himself, Lamondin said it has been easy to keep his idea going. “They always say when you invent something you have to have a kind of love for it,” he said. “1 love hockey so it was, and still is, pretty easy to get excited about.” Lamondin. having recently settled into a new home, has taken a bit of time off but said he is now ready to continue focusing on new ideas and ways to market Hockey on Board. “Now that I’m moved in and hockey season isn’t far off I’m getting that fire
where or what they wanted
Conestoga Mall was buzzing with excitement as more than 200 people
roamed from booth
to
booth look-
ing for the perfect volunteer position at this year’s
Volunteer
Fair.
ization for volunteer
awareness
in
K-W
As all
could seek volunteer opportunities.
the
paper and radio.”
stop because they are curious.”
unteer for the Hospice Association,
the organiza-
tions that bring in the
most volun-
“What we would
really like
see
is
people re-engage
their talents
back
and strengths
into the
community
Gwenanne Jorgenson, the community relations
ROOF, Waterloo Food Bahk and
involved, such as Kidsability, which
co-ordinatorfor the Volunteer
a centre for child development.
Action Centre
is
munity, hand out flyers or
paigns, such as breast cancer or
pam-
and give presentations to promote the volunteer opportuni-
There
is
who
TV camhad
phlets
multiple sclerosis,
ties
booths set up at the ftiir. Jorgenson holds the volunteer fair twice a year, and has always held it
available
at
that
particular
association or organization.
For people
who were
unsure of
in
September
at
also
Conestoga Mall.
with a life-threatening
who
ill-
and for family and friends
ness,
extremely rewarding to be
everyone should volunteer,” he said. “It is a few hours out of your week, but
it is
a few hours spent wisely.”
Wendy Morrison and Norah
however
this
year there was a dif-
ferent response.
“We
have seen a lot of students however, there has been a good
he said he will .slowly but surely it
big.
Even with the progress made so far Lamondin said he has already reached a goal. “If it goes off into the blue and makes me a billion bucks so be it.'-jg he said. “But if not at least I can say
gave
I
it
a
.shot.”
more
about
information
Hockey on Board
www.hock-
visit
Jorgenson said that without voltions
showcased would not
of need,” she said. “Organizations like
they do.”
“We need
“If you are at all interested in volis
a position for
everyone,” said O’Leary.
“There is no task too big or too small” added Morrison.
people with strong pro-
fessional backgrounds
leadership roles to the
the top of
otherwise
organization, all
and strong
sit at
way
to the
the
bottom
•
will suffer,” she said.
“What we would
in the resource centre at
unteering there
MS
Jorgenson said right now there is a great need for leadership roles within the volunteer community.
people
Kidsability in Waterloo.
the
Cancer Foundation and AIDS association rely on their volunteers and without them, they would not be able to function the Society, Breast
retired.
both former teachers
^
ter
volunteering
they
exist.
“People have to understand that it is not a matter of want, it is a mat-
the
after
fair
unteers over half of the organiza-
citizens
working Generally the fair attracts young adults in college or university;
in his vision.
continue to work on making
O’Leary are also senior are
along
Balancing working full lime for the Region of Waterloo and part time for B&D Delivery Inc., along with raising two kids, makes it hard for Lamondin to put him.self 100 per cent into the game. However,
way
are coping.
“It is
They
also a good response to
associations with national
a vol-
there for people in their time of need,
teer support are those with children
HopeSpring Cancer support centre. Each organization had volunteers to speak with people from the com-
now
of-life care centre for individuals
living
to
involved included Rogers television, the
is
a high-quality, compassionate end-
as volunteers.”
She said generally
the Kitchener- Waterloo area.
organizations
it
probably because there has been more advertising through the newsis
do something rewarding
a retired accountant,
commu-
Volunteer Action Centre, “I think
are retired and
a fair like this exists, but they will
“There has been a better turnout year than other years,” said
to
who
with their time.” For example, Frans Ten Tusscher,
get people
lot further
adults and senior citi-
who are shopping who may otherwise never know that “You
said if he had more time on his hands he would probably be a
Lamondin
volunteer
for
want
about where they can volunteer in
the
amount of
^
advertising buddies
eyonboard.com.
figured out.
said.
this
it
my
who knows.”
but
For
for the distant future, he has
committee met with them on a oneon-one basis and figured out interests and areas of strength, which allowed them to narrow down places they
Gwenanne Jorgenson,
Along with Lamondin will
said.
“Ideally
would be Don Cherry and the Hanson brothers in ads aired during Hockey Night in Canada,” he said grinning. “All a pipe dream now
stores to pitch his product.
zens this year
nity relations co-ordinator for the
of
in the
belly to get
be bringing his prototype to local
mall you get a better response” she
and surrounding areas. More than 37 not-for-profit organizations set up booths in centre court and spoke with people of all ages
Some
“With the event being held
my
Internet advertising,
teer for, the Volunteer Action Centre
The event was put on by the Volunteer Action Centre, an organ-
to volun-
in
going again,” he
Conestoga Mall gets good turnout By SARAH JAYNES
>
erasable boards he
cessful
goalie.)
(
had custom printed, 12 players made from computer printouts and pieces from the hardware store, two dice, a miniature magnetic puck and a dry-erase marker. Lamondin said he is happy with the prototype
around with the design." Because his sons weren't interested in the older board games, but were both hockey fans, he decided
circles.
f
with to date arc prototypes of the
game made of
said he has been suc-
plete with lines,
ITn
cards right.”
He
grid shaped as a
^
I
online.
when
I
it
would actually work,” he said. "Once I had something usable knew it would sell if 1 played my
packaging.
to put his long-lived idea in
sons
1
in the works for almost as long. “The main idea had been rolling around in my head for 15 years,” said Lamondin. "1 would gel little ideas but then leave it for months just to come back and keep fooling
been
— Page 15
2006
25,
to play with
What Lamondin has ended up
boredom. refers
game
invents board
MEGHAN KRELLER
SPOKE, September
is
really like to see
people re-engage their talents
and strengths back
into the
commu-
nity as volunteers.”
To
learn
more
about
Volunteer Action Centre, http://www.volunteerkw.ca/
the visit-*
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News
— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Helping students avoid
Gallery supports local art
excess stress By TIFFANY MCCORMICK
whelmed and asking questions here? and what such as why am I
With the school year well under
way
may
students
begin to find
down with
bogged
themselves
assignments, projects, essays and
everyday homework. To avoid becoming overworked
and stressed out Student Services offers a variety of tips and services (fc—to help students keep on top of their workload. Joy Tomasevic, a learning skills advi.ser, said the most crucial thing for students to remember is time management, planning and organization.
‘Students need to find an cient plan that
works
effi-
am
doing?, as well as having a
I
short temper or an irregular personality.
She recommended students come help as soon as they need it and take advantage of resources such as counsellors, tutors and in for
she said.
resources,”
the
“They’re here to help manage the
of being a student.” Another factor to avoiding stress
stress
who
People
have a passion for
some form of art often dream of making it big in their chosen medium, hut an accomplishment like this is very hard to come by. Fortunately, the Homer Watson House and Gallery in Kitchener provides a venue for public expression for artists, including
who
ones
writing services.
“Use
AARON SCHWAB
By
The Road
on Old Mill Heritage cunently housing an
gallery, located
Doon
by
Cros.sroads,
is
and feeling overworked is health. Tomasevic said it is crucial for students to maintain good health and
exhibit entitled.
take time for themselves.
Kipfer.
She said students need
for them,” she
to
remem-
down by day
are held
jobs.
Not About
It’s
collaborative
a
Fish,
the
of
series
works by Paul Kekish and John (Photo by Aaron Schwab)
more about
“It’s
the colour and
medium
as part of
their exhibit,
Not About the Fish,
It’s
on display
is
Homer
at the
said.
ber to eat well, sleep and exercise
She recommended students have some way of organizing their
as they are necessities for mental
using”
said
and physical health. “Studying is important but it’s not your whole life,” she said. “A
Tiffani
Tyo about
healthy balance
and are heavily laden with images of fi.sh, televisions and female symbology. “It’s about the process behind how each piece was
gallery.
created,
and they used the -symbols they had at hand to put into the art-
“In the end. I’m the one that analyzes all the evaluation forms and -
press
work.”
from the ones that have been approved by the committee to go forward - 1 fit them into the schedule, do all the contracts and choose all the artwork,” said Tyo of her
There’s graphic design involved
.schedule either with a planner, cal-
Palm Pilot or more if need be. She said “there’s not one tool that works for everyone.” Tomasevic added that doing work at school and making good endar,
down
use of breaks can help cut
homework
Services counsellor,
Study Smarter Not *“’ Harder workshops for students. The workshops consist of 14 PowerPoint presentations, which students can access on the college self-help
website, that cover areas such as
time management
and memory.
The presentations give students tips and strategies to stay on top of work and offer “different ways to Tomasevic
said.
She said the presentations are a Conestoga’s satellite campuses and help cut down the real asset for
wait students face to see her for help. “It’s
the
an outreach program to get
message out
to as
as possible,” she said.
dents
who may
for stu-
only need a bit of is
to .see
a two- to threeTomasevic, but
she said that’s normal as the is
fall
when
comes
it
strate-
to getting
work
done.
Doing bits of each project or assignment eases the workload and can help make tasks more manageable. She also gave the ABC method
when
A is
comes to prioritizing work. work that must be done immeit
diately,
B
can be done but
urgent and
C
nice to get
to.
is
work
that
isn’t
would be
Magazine
suggested students “prioritize and proportion time to get done what needs to be done.”
A strategy Magazine uses
is
look-
how students spend their extra and eliminate or cut down any-
ing at
time
She said working outside of school
is
a
major issue many
stu-
dents deal with. “It’s
one of the biggest barriers
to
success,” she said. .students
.she
range
helps
from 17 to 59 years old, are first-, second- and third-years and come from all programs.
To avoid becoming stressed or overworked students need to recognize
Magazine mentioned the Swiss gies
when
they begin
to
feel
stressed and overworked.
Tomasevic said some symptoms can be frustration, feeling over-
multiple in size
curator
paintings,
from 20 inches
Magazine, whose busiest time of the year is before, into and after midterms, said it is important that students use their resources and get help when they need it. For more information on how to cope with stress and keep on top of school work, visit the college website, click on current students and
at
jobs as
Mary’s
St.
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which include persuadaudience to look beyond the instant gratification of the image and find something more underneath. Over 15 pieces appeared in the show, all of which were up for sale, at prices ranging from $500 to $ 2 000 The artwork thht goes on display at the Homer Watson House and Gallery is determined by a selection process with the help of an exhibition selection committee. Tyo hears proposals from individpaintings,
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Residence It’s
that time of year again
Break
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it’s
back
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this will
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back-
but because every day
something new. “There’s something different every day,” said Tyo. “It’s not a sitat-your-computer office job. You offers
do studio visits; usually I do a couple a week. I meet artists, I get to go to openings and talk with artists and interview them, and I’m able to relate to their pasactually
-
no,
to school
to the hustle life
be followed. “The biggest problem is obviously underage drinking” she said. “Beer bottles are not allowed in the building, but we find them everywhere.” Fabian, a first-year telecommustudent
nications
mean packing mov-
Conestoga,
at
said living in residence
sometimes
Conestoga residence, for means renting a house with a few roomies.
to handle.
it
“Ya,
it’s
“There
is
it
can be a
is
great but
bit too
much
or people to hang out with, but you
residence can be a great time, but
have to remember that you have class in the morning.”
few things to remember before choosing to dish out the cash and moving on up. Stephanie Willis, a front
desk rep
at
the residence,
says living in residence can be a great time
if
“I .see all
blast,
and
doesn’t
it
you don’t get too crazy. the students having a is
a great time but
come without
its fair
it
share
of problems as well,” said Willis.
She said students
remember
that living
just
on
have to their
own
can be fun, but there are certain
Kaitlin Kirkup, a first-year adver-
student
tising
at
Conestoga, said
she has mixed reactions. “1
lived
University
in last
said Kirkup
residence
year
As calm as the job of an art curamay seem, it can be a very intense and exciting job, Tyo said.
do and media releases, interviews. I get to promote (the artists). the
all
So
design.
in
and website
invitations
a slew of different
it’s
things,” she said.
Although there are no specific low points to Tyo’s job, the hectic nature of meeting deadlines can get intense and hairy, Tyo said. “We have ten shows a year and the rotation of the exhibitions is usually every four to six weeks, so that whole installation process I do myself,” she said. “Hanging all the artwork, doing all the lighting, all the labelling,
all
of
that.”
work always pays off in the end: “It can get intense, and during that one week, you’re hairy, and the opening reception happens, and you’re like All of Tyo’s hard
‘Oh, this
good
is
why
reason.’
do
I
it,
this is a
rewarding
It’s
at the
end.”
Paul Kekish and John Kipfer’s exhibit. It’s
Not About
the Fish, can
on display at the Homer Watson House and Gallery until be
.seen
Oct. 29.
I
got lonely sometimes,” she
“It
joked. “All of
residence
“When
threw
it
in
at
York it,”
the letter for the
friends lived in a
on campus; I missed them.” What about the alternative. Living in a house can be equally but
fun,
also
comes with equal
headaches. Andrea Bolen, a third-
marketing
year
student
at
the
University of Ottawa, said the best
were renting a
life
house with her friends. “1 did the residence thing
but renting
Bolen.
“It
is
the
cuts
fir.st
year
way to go,” said down on living
expenses because of the amount of people sharing rent, and you always get
along with your roommates
because you get to pick them your-
year and hated
came
my
different residence
times of her
always a blast,” he said. always a party going on
in
there are a
that
receives mixed reviews
the van full of furniture and
others
and
studies
grounds,
with her muse-
rules that have to
not time for the season premiere of Pri.son
Homer
the
at
Art exhibition curator is not a someone without a passion for art and history would choose, and Tyo enjoys her work not only because the Homer Watson house
life
By ANGELO MAZZIOTTI
curator
career
um
shows
“I talk to the press all the time,
Watson house because of her background in museum studies.
very This
is
For first-year students, living
Faculty-
sion before the final selection of
exhibit
For .some,
Skills
sion for the arts and the
they have here.”
paint and brushes used
ing into
Admin
and presents them to the An evaluation form is then completed for each submis-
and shapes are often gouged into
of a college student.
Office
ual artists
committee.
the canvas, and the texture of the
and bustle and hectic everyday
OPEN HOUSE
Gallery.
involvement in the process. As for her career choice, Tyo chose to follow the path of art
time. This
then services.
who have day
and Kipfer, teachers
Watson House and
meaning
the
The paintings done by Kekish
cheese method from studies
usually the busiest time
of year.
The
difficult,”
thing that isn’t a necessity.
Currently there
semester
is
she said.
many people “And
information.”
week wait
said staying
“Playing catch-up
behind the which range
exhibition
they’re
to eight feet,
Student
a
give students.
at night.
think of things,”
crucial.”
on top of work and not getting behind is the best advice she can
Student Services has provided
concentration,
is
Magazine,
Joan
the texture and the
Paul Kekish and John Kipfer’s painting “7 fish (6+1)”
this
out right away.”
self. I
recommend
it
to eveiyone.”
However, she said it does have a downside as well. “You really have to make sure you all stay on top of the rent,” she
Kaitlin said she had a bad experience because she did not have a roommate, and the space was too
said.
small.
clean.”
“That’s really the biggest
problem and you
make
sure you
really have to keep the place
News
SPOKE, September
25,
2006
— Page 17
Peppers’ latest delivers
Chili
By ROSS
ALDWORTH
Silent
tadf
H^rrificsiIIy
Hill;
After 23 years as a band, you that the Red Hot would be done trying new things and would be ready to
might expect
By ERIC MURPHY
Chili Peppers
sit
back, relax and just
make
the
Silent Mill
music that they know works. If the Southern California foursome's studio release. Stadium latest Arcadium, is any indicator, you’re probably right. What ain’t broke
(Internet photo)
A
is
left to right: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Anthony Kiedis,
John Frusciante and Chad Smith.
the result.
lack of any major innovation
At 28 tracks spread over two discs (named Jupiter and Mars), the notable shortage of throwaway tracks proves that Stadium is not a lazy cash-in from an evaporating well of creativity, but rather a labour of love from four musicians
Anthony Kiedis,
right.
Free from the sharp sty-
deviations that have separated
Blood Sugar Sex Magick, Stadium plays like a Best Of album that just happens to be
is
the band’s
reminiscent of 2002 ’s
If,)
Stadium Arcadium is the showing
come. Pick up a copy, book two hours alone with a stereo, press play and enjoy. You won’t be needing the
flows into melodic, introspective
channeling the
spirit
of
1999's Califomication. These both
On
blend seamlessly with funky, bassdriven tracks that could have
come
Rose wakes
find herself in the mysterious
abandoned town of Silent
Hill
As
the distraught
it
second thought, better make
game of the same name will have
video
gamers and
horror
flick
enthusiasts shaking their
and and
in
disappointment.
masterpieces like Pulp Fiction and
quick to
Reservoir Dogs with the cult film
Avery seems to have dismissed the notion of good cohesive dialogue and success for poor computer graphics and the running popularity of a video
the
doo-doo like: Silent Hill; enjoy your stay, or Silent Hill; the game is on, or Silent Hill; once you’ve entered there’s no turning back, in classic
Hollywood fashion
have come up with a few Silent Hill taglines of my own.
more
in the
disturbing history of Silent Hill,
the not-so-silent
1) Silent Hill;
movie you wish that was - Roger Avery should be looking to Tarantino for some writing lessons after this terrible wreck of a 2) Silent Hill; enjoy your sleep
movie
icon, Tarantino,
is
not scary at
dumber than they were before they watched
attacking faceless nurses in old
vengeance, be careful what you choose.”
school uniforms that resemble a
bad
rendition
of
Michael
Jackson’s Thriller video to a levitating
bed
that shoots body-split-
it.
To quote one of the Silent
So this
Hill,
A
NEW COMEDY FROM
result
could be deadly.
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on the way. BOB
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all
game. Scenes derived from computer graphics range from a group of
four hours with the stereo.
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and could very well put any moviegoer asleep. 3) Silent Hill; once you’ve watched it there’s no turning back - honestly, if people do decide to watch this movie, understand that they may very well turn out this
learn that Silent Hill isn’t like any
The more she searches
with
performance.
heads
Having worked on dialogue is
associated
taglincs
dismal display of demonic
this
So
to
mother search-
es the creepy town, she
Even
from every direc-
arc terrible.
This big screen
her daughter missing.
Rose finds herself tangled
skip button here.
After watching Silent Hill, it is no surprise that writer Roger Avery (The Rules of Attraction) has been overshadowed by former co-writer Quentin Tarantino for the last few years.
Smallville,
SG-1) hoping to find answers to her daughter’s nightmarish sleepwalking episodes. After crashing.
tion.
adaptation of the popular
Rose discovers that the town has been abandoned for the last 30 years because of a continually burning underground coal fire that leaves a trail of terror and a variety of dark creatures that appear every time an emergency-alert siren screams through the town.
to
By The Way,
Ferland;
ting barbwire
ness.
I
While not without its minor blemishes (the glaringly out of
yet and hopefully a sign of things
Ethereal, tempo-shifting material
ballads
new
Chili Pepper’s strongest
throughout.
Rose Da Silva (Radha Mitchell; Finding Neverland, Phone Booth)
other place she has been before.
place
felt
in
material.
entirely
appar-
development can be
since
last
throughout the entire album and the influence of each stage of
heads
have gamers and horror shaking their great disappointment.
Stargate
each Chili Peppers album from the
sense of culmination
enthusiasts
Other tracks blend the band’s trademark mix of styles with such ease and fluidity that you’d think they’d been at it for two decades.
bassist
A
will
flick
(Jodelle
listic
ent
name
obvious examples.
Oh,
Flea, guitarist
recent history.
races with her daughter, Sharon
John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith) who have clearly found their strengths and refined them to perfection.
(vocalist
the shelves in
hit
from the sessions that produced 199rs Blood Sugar Sex Magik. And those are just the most straight
does nothing to detract from the album’s appeal.
one of the worst
This big screen adaptation of the popular video game of the sanfe
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remains unfixed and a rock solid
album
is
horror flicks to
leaving her to battle evil and dark-
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News
— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Golden Hawks face tough road By CHRISTOPHER MILLS
Some would
call
last
year a
to a respectable 2-1 after their first
onship.
games, but their toughest opponents still remain. They face Western and McMaster in the coming weeks, before finishing the season against a high powered Lancers
Golden Hawks
football
know The Golden Hawks began
team. Others
season
better.
nationally ranked
Canadian
Interimiversity
last
the
in
Sports
such a progression,
at
many would consider the Golden Hawks an Many cited a small underdog. hard to see
it's
why
so
defence that was likely to be picked on by stronger and bigger offenees.
offense
was
Jamie
may seem
(CIS) top 10, and entered the playoffs ranked third before ‘upsetting” of University t-^t-cond-ranked
That
Saskatchewan to cap a perfect season and win their second Vanier Cup. the school's first since 1991. The Golden Hawks seemed to be an underdog all season, despite a regular-season winning streak that reached 20 games going into last year's playoffs. It was the culmination of a journey that began with a 1-7 record in 2002. The Golden Hawks turned things around in 2003, finishing 6-2, but it proved to
sons.
that
logical, but
same defence
it
that led Laurier
undefeated
back-to-back
to
sea-
understand
n't quite
Jeffries couldit
either, but
and his team relished the
fact that
A
progression, as the team finished
a perfect 8-0 record and slayed their dragon from the previ-
deserved.
their
rivals
from
University in the Yates
McMaster Cup game.
The 2004 season brought more with
ous season by defeating McMaster in their home stadium to win the •—-Yates Cup. They outscored opponents 420-158, before suffering a tough defeat at the hands of Laval in the Uteck Bowl. The winning streak continued last
year as the Golden
Hawks
stormed through the regular season, piling up another 8-0 record, before steamrolling strong teams from MeMaster, the University of
season.
the
underdog
label
is
finally
shoes to
the
season with a generous ranking of fourth in the
CIS standings and an
overtime win over the University of
Guelph, but they dropped to eighth following a disappointing 29-19 loss to the University of Ottawa
Gee Gees two weeks ago. The loss ended Laurier’s 21 -game regularseason winning streak and stopped their overall
games.
A
winning streak
shutout win over a
at
13
weak
till
year’s
this
some big
taking, over for all-star
Pyear, but he doesn’t feel
been any added pressure. always in the back of your
there has "It’s
mind,” he said.
new
year, a
"It is
new
a
new team, a when
season, but
the defending national champions, there’s no place but to stay there. Anything less is kind of looked at as a feilure, but it’s a new
you’re
new team, so you just have to. go a game at a time.” He added the team just needs to season, a
maintain focus and not take the success of the past few years for granted.
a reality check,” Partington
“It’s
said,
referring to his team’s loss
and drop
in the national rankings.
we were
kind of being complacent since the start of camp. We’ve had a lot of success in the past few seasons and everyone I think has kind of gotten used to it. “I
The Golden Hawks began
Partington,
starting quarterback, has
he
they were often so underestimated. All of this leads into the current
of
University
the
at
Windsor.
Ryan
Head Coach Gary
season where the Golden Hawks will look to defend their title without a number of their quarterback championship stars; Ryan Pyear, running back Nick Cameron, running back Bryon Hickey, kicker Brian Devlin, defensive back Ian Logan, defensive tackle Kyle Armour and offensive lineman Mitch Zappitelli, among others. And alas, a season where
be bittersweet as Laurier lost to
the
three
Looking
Cinderella season for the Wilfrid Laiirier
Hawks back
Western Ontario and Saskatchewan to their national champi-
York team brought
en route
think
think the loss, as bad as
it sounds, helped us out a bit.” Partington said despite an unconvincing start to the season, the I
may have
Golden Hawks
in no way consider be a rebuilding year. "Definitely, we look at ourselves as a contender,” he said. “If you this to
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don’t,
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much
respect of his peers and will help
us
sense in playing the season.”
Coach Gary
season
this
Jeffries agreed, say-
ing he believes in the players he
for
many
Pyear, often an underdog in his
own
puts on the field each week.
contenders
build
years to come.”
during his career,
right
is
matter of learning from
excited about the opportunity he
what we’ve done thus far,” he said. "We’re young, it’s an inexperienced group,
has been presented with. “This is a dream come true and a tremendous career development
beat up, we’ve got a
opportunity,” he said on www.lau-
"It’s a
we’re kind of number of kids out, but we’re very confident in the young men who are playing
had a goal
each week.” Easing some of the strain on the young team is the presence of championship quarterback Ryan Pyear as the team's new offensive co-ordinator. Jeffries acknowledged that having someone so
we
young
ability
in
such a high position
is
he feels Pyear’s expertise and experience can only make the team better. “I just had so much confidence in him and I don’t think there’s ever been a challenge that Ryan hasn’t accepted as a player, and I saw no reason why he wouldn’t embrace this one, and he has,” rare, but
Jeffries said.
His outlook has not changed naming Pyear to the coaching
since
staff earlier this year.
this past
achieved
are in pursuit of our next goal.” Pyear should make the Golden Hawks a better team, and at very least help prepare them for the
But much of the Hawks and success for this season is yet to be determined. Their fate for this year will be revealed in future.
how
they fare against the top-tier
teams
in the conference, including
CIS fifth-ranked McMaster Marauders and the Windsor the
Lancers, a devastating team likely
be climbing into the rankings Win or lose, it will not be an easy road. Having Jeffries at the helm, the OUA Coach of the Year for the past three years running, automatto
soon.
Golden Hawks a But with power from last year’s
in the business
ically
makes
Yates
Cup
story
on
www.laurierathletics.com when Pyear was announced as the offensive co-ordinator back in February. "I believe we have a great one in Ryan who understands young people, has the
it.
now we
history,
of developing great athletes, but great people,” Jeffries said in a
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year’s
need to channel Cinderella if they hope to repeat as national champions. Midnight is closing in fast on this fairy tale and it will be hard to
make
will
definitely
the slipper
fit.
Sports
SPOKE, September
25,
— Page 19
2006
COUNSELLOR'S CORNER: Mature Students ^ost-sccor»dory coucotion
is
q journey of exploration, one thot stretches comfort roncs
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sometimes unsettling, and despite a wealth of framing, odults feel unsure of whot
life
experience from work, home, or prior
expected of them
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Mony mature students ore apprehensive about returning to school and are concerned about how they will perform academically Them challenges ore different than those of younger students, including but not limited
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life
with school, and
It can take time to odjust ond on
skills.
a willingness to utilize resources, and an openness to leorn
in
learning and study
from peers.
Here are a few observations about mature students thot might eose some
of-
the
uncertainties about returnir^ to learning.
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FEEL APPREHENSIVE ABOUT RETURNINS
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DISCUSS YOUR PLANS.
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scoreless
mesh
reveling
in
a
up
in
swiftly
lit
second half as the Bruins netted two quick goals past rookie goaltender Aleks Bednarowski. But a tenacious group of Conestoga Condors refused to throw in the towel, and late in the second half were rewarded with a free kick following a blunder committed by the Sheridan goalkeeper. the
The
initial shot was turned aside, Condor forward, Behrad Rakhshani, made no mistake, boot-
but
ing in the to 2-
rebound
to trim the lead
reach of the fallen Bruin goalkeeper
knot the
little
disappointed
didn’t get the win, but
it’s
ONTARIO COLLEGE STUDENTS
we
great to
see our guys battle out of a big hole
WIN:
like that.”
Veteran forward, Rich Parsons, team has shown a lot of promise but still has some work to said the
“We just need to work out some of the kinks and develop team chemistry. “There
game up
at
two.
much
so
is
locker room,
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Geoff Johnstone, has bestowed confidence in his team and is expecting a playoff berth
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— SPOKE, September 25, 2006
Sports
Conestoga’s intramural fall season is here at last By
ADAM BLACK
mural sports for the social aspect,” said McCartney. “It’s a way to meet new people and keep an
With a month of school almost
being introduced as a new it’s creating excitement
starts in
mid-October with sports and ice hockey, basketball
sport and
like ball
amongst
and volleyball.
students.
Individuals interested in signing
Conestoga kicked off on
dodge-ball league,” said Caitlin
up teams for the second session of
18 with slo-pitch and touch
Old-Staebler, a second-year recre-
intramurals are asked to attend a
ation and leisure student.
captain’s meeting
first
sports at
session of intramural
“I can’t believe they’re
active lifestyle.”
a way to meet new people and keep an
“It’s
football.
For students looking to keep active, yet not have to worry about all the pressure of competing in varsity sports, intramurals might be
going to be really exciting to watch and play.” it’s
active lifestyle.”
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the ball diamonds by the recreation centre. Touch football kicks off on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Slo-pitch takes place
Katie McCartney, fitness
the answer.
Katie McCartney, the reception,
and equipment
technician
and equipment technician, organizes intramural leagues at Conestoga, says these leagues are not only a great way to keep in shape, but also to have fun. “I think many people join intra-
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fitness
She also said they are welcoming ideas from students for new sports to be added to the league. For example, starting January dodge
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