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Vive Quebec!

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JED MINOR- in which the province voted on EDITOR-IN-CHIEFwhether or not to secede from Canada - was narrowly defeated When I was young, I was a by a margin of 49.42% "Yes" to bigot. I thought that French Cana- 50.58% "No".

Quebec adds a unique aspect dians were unreasonable in their demands to be recognized as a to Canadian culture which sets us unique society within the federa- apart from America. The fact that tion of Canada, and as such I didn't we are able to succeed as as a biwant to learn French in school or lingual, bicultural nation makes have anything to do with Quebe- us stronger, not weaker, in that we cois culture. How wrong I was. have been able to overcome our I travelled to Montreal with differences through dialogue and members of the Cascade staff last not armed confrontation. weekend in order to attend the While the world becomes more Canadian University Press confer- homogenous, English-oriented · ence. We were able to explore the Quebec still clings to its language city in our free time during the and culture, and I think that that trip, and it did not dissapoint. is a good thing. Losing the diverMontreal is a beautiful city with sity that Quebec adds to Canada amazing food and very interesting would make the nation as a whole nightlife but more importantly it is immeasurably more bland and part of Canada. While sometimes , unfortunately, more similar to I felt like I was in Europe and it America. almost felt weird to be paying for Finally, my arguments for wantthings with Canadian money, I ing to keep Quebec in Canada are was immensely proud of the fact as follows: GSP,goaltenders for the that I was in still in Canada. It may national hockey team, Montreal well have not been the case. smoked-meat sandwiches, and The last Quebec referendum Poutine. Vive Quebec.

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News Editor cascade.news@ufv.ca Paul Brammer Arts & Life Editor cascade.arts@ufv.ca PauJ Falardeau Sports Editors cascade.sports@ufv.ca Joel Smart Justin Orlewicz

Opinion Editor alex@ufvcascade.ca Alex Watkins

Artists Failing the Public It's possible that Churchill's view of the "cultured class" might mirror John Ralston Saul's opinions of the "elite" in his book, A Fair Country.

Although I did not find his most recent book quite as compelling as Voltaire'sBastards,I do agree with his argument that Canada's elite are abdica~ing their responsibility - and not only as far as art is concerned.

A related issue - at least in my mind -.is the now-cancelled show at the Museum of Anthropology that was to showcase huge paintings of women missing from the downtown eastside.

Online Editor onlineeditor@ufvcascade.ca NKk Ubels

For the organizers to have taken the project as far as they did suggests to me a level of insensitivity that could have only been heralded by a protected and privileged elite.

I do not say this lightly - I graduated in the late 60s from the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr College), and have a certain level of sympathy for the artist losing her chance to exhibit - even though I do not believe the show should have been offered to her to begin with.

Distribution Specialist Jack Brown Photographer Britcan} Wiesner

Staff Writers Sophie Isbister Paul Esau Ali Siemens Jennifer Colbourne Chelsea Thornton

Regina Dalton Contributors Kyle Huntley Matt Tanner Printed By International WebExpress

JAN21 UFVTheatre,"Girlin the GoldfishBowl" A quirky, award-winningcomedy by Canadianplaywright Morris Panychis the second presentation in this year's UFV seasonof theatre.

OpensFri. Jan21 in the theatre on the Chilliwackcampus, and runs Jan 22, 27, 28, 29 and Feb3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 pm, with matineeson Sun, Jan30 and Feb6 at 2 pm and Thursday,Feb3 at noon.The Sun,Jan 30 matineewill be pay-what-you-can eventwith a recommendedminimum price of only $8.

Generalticket prices range between$14 to $16. for information and reservations call: 604-795-2814or email: theatre@ufv.ca

JAN22 ~ Community Science

. Celebration The CommunityScienceCelebration brings the community together by showcasingscience educationopportunities, local industries, government agencies,schools,and community organizationsinvolved in scienceand technology.

The free, fun family based activities include demonstrations, displays,and games.

The entire communityis invited to participate in the CommunityScienceCelebration at UFV.For additional information contact Mila Cotic at mcotic@scienceworld.ca or JoannePehlkeat joanne. pehlke@ufv.ca When: 10:30 am-4 pm Where: EnvisionAthletic Centre, AbbyCampus

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UFVSAPCSpeaker: Dr. FrantisekAnderko

Newexhibition openingsat The ReachGallery

Dr. Anderko holds a PhDin Philosophy,an MA in Theology, and a finn grounding in counsellingand psychotherapy training and practice developedat the Institute of Integrative Counsellingand Psychotherapyin Ireland. Dr. Anderko practised spiritual counsellingfor 12 years at the Vatican university in Rome, Italy at the SalesianPontifical University.Since 1995, Dr. Anderkohas beencounselling teens and adults struggling with various challenges, including substanceabuse.He will be discussingthe use of philosophyin his practice.

When:4 pm Where: B121, Abbotsford campus

"CanadaMyth & History"by DianaThomeycroft "FoundWanting"by Betty Spackman "Everythingbut the Light" by CarlyBates "OurCommunities: Our Stories-ADayIn Town" at TheReach,32388 Veterans Way.Formoreinformation contact:www.thereach.ca, or Phone604-864-8087

The Cascade is UFV's autonomousstudent newspaper.It providesa forum for UFV studentsto have theirjournalism published.lt also acts asan alternative press for the FraserValley.The Cascade is fwided with UFV studentfunds.The Cascade is publishedevery Friday with a circulationof 1500and is distributed at UFV campusesand throughoutAbbolsford,Chilliwack,and Mission.The CSSQldeis a memberof theCanadian UniversityPress.a nationalcooperative of 75 universityand college newspapers from Victoriato St. John's. The Cascadefollowsthe CUP ethic.alpolicy concerningmaterialof a prejudicialor oppressivenature.

Submissionsare preferredin electronic fonnat through e-mail.Please send submissions in ".txt" or" .doc"fonnat only.

Articles and lettersto the editor must be typed.The Cascade reservesthe right to edit submissionsfor clarityandlength.

The Cascade willnot print any articles that contain racist,sexist,homophobic or libellouscontent.The writer's name andstudentnwnber must be submitted with each submission.Lettersto theeditor must be under 250 words if intendedfor print.Only one letterto the editor perwriter in any given edition.

Opinionsexpresseddo not necessarily reflectthat of UFV,Cascadestaffand collective,or associatedmembers.

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UFV:CreditCard-Free JENNIFER COLBOURNE STAFFWRITER

f you didn't get the message from the many posters and notifications last semester, hopefully you didn't learn the hard way that as of January 1 2011, UFV is no longer accepting credit cards from domestic students.

While initially many students felt annoyance at the change, the fact that UFV will save nearly half a million dollars by the move has pacified most. These savings will help UFV cope with rising inflation. Jackie Hogan - Chief Financial Officer at UFV - said: "the money saved from not paying 'merchant fees' on credit card transactions will now stay in the university, where it will be used for education and service delivery to students."

Of course, many who aren't eligible for student loans and don't happen to have several grand sitting in their chequing accounts have found the switch inconvenient. However, there are other options; for instance, if you can secure a personal loan through your financial institution, the interest may be "much less than a credit card company would charge."

Paying with debit, or straight from your bank account online, are other popular choices. And, if your credit card is really the only financial resource you have, you can always get a credit card cash advance or use a credit card cheque to pay for tuition - though, Hogan warns, "there may be additional financing charges with these options." Furthermore, the bookstore will continue to accept credit cards for textbooks, supplies, etc.

If there is one thing students

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get, it's tightening belts. There has been anything but a riot over the move; says Hogan. "Overall, the change seems to be understood by most and accepted as a significant way to save costs while not minimizing services."

While it doesn't seem likely to Hogan that any other such major changes will be coming soon, the

institution is "always considering efficiencies and cost saving opportunities that will allow the university to provide the best education and service possible while maintaining a balanced budget."

Certainly, it is encouraging to see UFV is keeping students' best interests in mind in such troubling economic times.

WRITERSMEETINGSAREHE~D IN ROOMC1429 AT 12:30 ON TUESDAYS, OR YOU CANJUSTSENDME AN EMAILAT JED@UFVCASCADE.CA MAKEYOURVOICEHEARD. WE LOOKFORWARD TO HEARINGIT.

Get Off YourA.H.S.!

All SIEMENS STAFFWRITER

' in full swing, and chool is back so are many of the student run associations at UFV. One group that deserves mention is the Association of History Students (AHS).

According to Kelsey Siemens, one of the Co-Presidents of the AHS, it is "a group of students who share a common interest in history, whether that be a casual interest or a field of study." Siemens and Bryanne Jensen share the position of President, with assistance from Jordan Williams, the group's Vice President.

Last semester, AHS held a lunch that was planned with the help of the history faculty. The lunch served over 200 students, and AHS provided desserts for everyone. This is just one example of the kind of functions the group aims to create. This year, the group hopes to take part in planning the History Tea - a gathering the faculty puts together every year for students who are interested in pursuing history as their major.

Siemens pointed out that the group is not just about planning events; 11we want students who repeatedly end up in the same classrooms to get to know one another better." The AHS is bringing the social aspect to their area of study, providing a cohesive atmosphere for the students involved.

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Siemens added, We want to create and strengthen a large social support network for students; this will help make the university experience more comfortable and personal."

Although the AHS is student -run, they work very closely with the professors of the history department: 11they are incredibly supportive and always willing to lend a hand - or a baked good!"

One of the projects the AHS work on is helping to write the Debunker," a history paper that faculty and students write and distribute.

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The AHS provides an atmosphere that takes off the academic pressure. Siemens also points out that the group often helps organize study groups for the times of stress.

Getting involved in student life is sometimes intimidating or overwhelming, but like Siemens said, the AHS is there to take that stress away and create an opportunity to meet new people who share similar interests. The group is currently working on, 11a startof-semester 'welcome back' party, and [is) looking to implement a few film nights, or sessional series

showings."

UFV History department head Robin Anderson outlined the benefits of volunteering with AHS, 11 Taking the time to volunteer is always a good idea when you're working on your university degree; that's a fact demonstrated statistically by the higher success rates of students, both academically and vocationally, who make the effort to become involved. And volunteering for a student organization that is central to your area of study can lead to rich opportunities you might not even imagine before 11

you start."

"History students in the past who have given over a little bit of their time to the Association of History Students (AHS) have become key contributors to the life of the department, helping to put on department events, working with faculty on departmental projects, and simply raising their profile in the History program.

The nice thing about AHS is that you can help out a little bit or a lot - either way, the benefits are enormous."

1 The group doesn't have a regular meeting time yet, but they try to get together once a month. If you are interested in getting involved in the group casually, send the two presidents an email to find out the next meeting date, to either Kelsey.Siemens2@student. ufv.ca or Bryanne.Jensen@student. ufv.ca. Additionally, the group currently has two positions open: Secretary and Treasurer.

Getting involved on campus is a great way to open more doors for both your academic life as well as your social life. Don't be afraid to shoot these ladies an e-mail, they might even know a few History flavoured jokes, such as this classic:

Q. Howwasthe RomanEmpire cut in half?

A. With a pair of Caesars.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st, 201 l

Interview With a Muslim JED MINOR

Q. Do youthinktherewill be anotherMuslimageof enlightenmentin the MiddleEast?

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ince 911, the religion of Islam has often been viewed as a negative influence in North America.

The recent debate over the proposed Islamic cultural center near ground zero is one example of the feverish rhetoric surrounding Islam. I sat down recently with a Muslim to find out more about Islam and our fellow Canadian muslims.

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A. That's like asking if there will be another Enlightenment in Europe. How does one quantify such a thing? Who quantifies it?

Enlightenment is everywhere.

Look, it's over there now, hiding behind the bushes.

Q. Whatkindof Muslimareyou?

A. I'm a convert to Islam, so I guess "Johnny-come-lately" or "bandwaggoner" would suffice?

Or is that question meant to be answered in the same spirit as "What colour Power Ranger are you?", because, if it is, I'm the Red one.

Next question.

Q. Doyoueat bacon?If not, how canyou depriveyourselfof that salty,fatty, heaven?

A. It's the Jews I worry about.

Muslims only have bacon crossed off the list·- everything else is fair game. But Jews can't eat anything!

You'd think being stuck in a desert would make you less of a picky eater, but the Lord works in mysterious ways, I suppose.

Q. Whydo youthinkMuslimsget labelledas terrorists?

A. Good question. A cynic

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might say that, with the end of the Cold War, the States needed a new whipping boy, now that squintyeyed Kremlin-dwelling Ruskies were off the active list of enemies.

That, along with a genuine resurgence of militant Islam in the Middle East, would let the U.S.' need for an enemy dovetail nicely with a bunch of arseholes' need to act like arseholes on a global stage, against the biggest bully in the schoolyard.

If you want a proper answer, read Edward Said's "Orientalism."

A. No. The fundamentalists get all the good press, but most people who believe in a book also acknowledge that there is a world outside their window that needs to be interfaced with from time to time.

Q. Whois the bestexampleof a Muslimto you?

A. The easy answer is the Prophet Muhammad. As for others, it's tough to say. A lot of the time, people that you wouldn't Q. Haveyou everfelt like blowsuspect are Muslims, like Dave ing anythingup?

Chappelle, for instance. Who'd'a thunk it? My favourite Muslim is A. Yes. As did Timothy probably the imam of the beautiMcVeigh, the Rebel Alliance, and ful Masjid-al-Hidayah mosque in Coquitlam, Dr. Saad, who is a surthe Manhattan Project. geon and a religious leader, which Q. Doyoufollowthe Qu'ranword takes up a lot of time. He's also the nicest man in the world. for word?

Ryerson to school NHL players

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the world's pre-eminent military power? Whose violence has the hallmark of a downed individual lashing out blindly in the darkness?

Q.Whatdon'tCanadiansknow aboutMuslims?

A. Gretsky's name isn't Mohammed Iqbal. In all seriousness, it was only fifty years ago that institutions such as CBC confirmed Q. Doyouthinkthat Israelhas themselves as Christian in their treatedPalestinefairly? values as an organisation. There is now a blurring of that line, whereA. Israel is a tough question. I by the terms Canadian and Musdon't know how I would respond lim are not different - indeed, in if I lived on either side of the divid- many cases they are one and the ing lines, but from afar, it seems same. However, heterogeneity is quite apparent that Palestinians not an overnight thing. To learn have many grievances against the about any religion, find someone Zionists. Please note that I say Zi- that you know who is religious onists and not Jews. In the West, and ask them some simple quesalmost eyerything we read about · tions. And, crucially, listen to each the situation is written with a pro- other, you silly buggers.

Israel bias. As long as the Ameri' of peace? cans unilaterally support- (and Q. Is Islama religion fund and arm) Israel, there would A. As far as I can see, an emappear to be, as Sick Of It All say, phatic yes. The word "Islam" "No cure, no end in sight". means "submission to God's will."

Are there violent Muslims in Q. Do youthinkPalestinewould this world? Of course. Are there be free nowhadthey used Ghandi'stactic of non-violence? violent Christians? Yes, one was just President of the most powerful country in the world. He stole A. As Bill Hicks once said, an election, started an illegal war, "Who is the greater threat?" Pales- bankrupted a country, and then tinians have no nuclear weapons. wrote a memoir in Crayola. And Israel does. Who is committing the his name was... I forget. But the most acts of violence in this situ- point is... I forget that too. You reation? Whose violence is the most member him, he drove that blue co-ordinated and systematic? car?

Whose violence has the backing of

B.C. Universities getsurplus in research funding

Students inB.C. willbeseeingslightly more Ryerson University's listofapplicants willlooka Students havelittleovera monthto prepare for Recent research outoftheUniversity ofOttawa flexible funding thankstoafewmajorresearch a studentDayofAction thatistotakeplacein littlemoreliketheNHL draftthisyear. suggests certainstudents aremoreat riskof bythegovernment to provincial February andseethousands ofstudents marchto grantsawarded TheTedRogers School ofManagement has facing obstades thanotherswhenitcomesto Confederation Hillinthenameofpost-secondary institutions. partnered withtheNHL Alumni Association to completing post-secondary studies.

TheB.C. government recently approved $2.9 Daniel Smith, chairperson forthe introduce a program calledBreakAway exclusively education.

Three studiesreleased bytheMeasuring the infunding for21different research infraFederation ofStudents-Newfoundlandmillion forcurrent andformerNHL players.

Theprogram Canadian Effectiveness ofStudent Aidproject onDec.13 projects at sevenuniversities through saysit'sstilltooearlytosayexactly structure inDecember toeducateNHL players andLabrador, thatcompared maleandfemale, ruralandurban, waslaunched whentheDOA willtakeplaceinFebruary andwas theKnowledge Development Fund,aninitiative onskillstheycouldneedwhentheyretire. andAboriginal andnon-Aboriginal students oflaidouttoensurepost-secondary institutions and hesitant togivedetailsabout.the event. in,theplayers werevery feredseveral notableconclusionsinduding, for "TheerathatI played Formonths, members oftheCFS-NL, alongwith teaching hospitals staycompetitive. example, thatmalestudents aremorelikely than conscious ofwhattheywoulddoaftertheir awards arepartofourongoing supportfor studentunionmembers fromacross theprovince, "These wereoverbecause thesalaries weren't theirfemalecounterparts todropoutofcollege in careers research andinnovation at B.Csuniversities; Ida signatures onspeciallysuchthatyouwouldbeableto retireafterplaying havebeencollecting theif firstorsecond yearofstudies.

Chong, minister of science and universities, said in branded postcards in support of a better post-sechockey; said Pat Flatley, director of BreakAway RossFinnie, associate professor attheGraduate a Dec.22pressrelease.

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BradWhitehouse - TheEyeopener (Ryerson Emma Godmere-CUP Ottawa Bureau Chief forresearch projects inB.C. University) Kenny Sharpe - TheMuse(Memorial University ofNewfoundland) Danielle Pope-CUPWestem Bureau Chief

Conservatives launch attack ads TheConservatives launched a seriesofbiting attackadsonMonday, takingaimat opposition partiesaheadofa possible election inthefirst halfoftheyear.

Political analysts aredivided onwhether the threeopposition partieswilluniteto defeatthe government overitsnextbudget, dueinlate February orearlyMarch.

Thatwould triggeran immediate election.Pollsshowthatthemost likely resultofanelection nowwouldbea third consecutive minority Conservative government.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada does notneedanelection now,giventhefragilestate oftheglobaleconomy.

IfHarper's government istosurvive, thebudget willmostlikely needthebacking oftheleftleaning NewDemocratic Party.ButoneConservativeadportrays Layton asadesperate manwho woulddoanything togetpower.

Layton saidonSunday thathisparty- which wantsmorehelpforseniors andcertaininvestmentsinmanufacturing -was always trying makethingswork.

"You havetobeprepared foranelection ...butI thinkCanadians wouldactually prefer toseethe partiesworking together togetresults," hesaid.

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AbbotsfordSikhTempleCelebrates100th Anniversary and will be hosting the event for March: PAULESAU STAFF WRITER the South Asian Readers and Writers Festival. More information about this festihe year 2011is a special one for the Sikhs val, and other activities being planned of the Lower Mainland, and especially by the Centre, is available at http://www. those in Abbotsford. It marks the 100th an- ufv.ca/CICS/Centennial.htm. niversary of the Gur Sikh Gurdwara (TemThe exhibit at City Hall contains both ple) on South Fraser Way, the oldest surviv- an official proclamation from the Mayor ing gurdwara in Canada. 'Built by some of and an abbreviated history of the Gur the first Sikh immigrants to the Fraser Val- Sikh Gurdwara. According to this exhibit, the gurdwara was constructed by ley, the temple was declared a Canadian National Historic Site by Jean Chretien in Sikh workers from the nearby Mill Lake 2002 and is currently the only such struc- mill after the first Sikhs arrived in Abture outside of India and Pakistan to have botsford in 1904 or 1905. Sunder Singh Thandi and Arjan Singh are credited such designation.

The centennial festivities are being or- with spearheading the building project ganized by the Khalsa Diwan Society of and raising the $3,000 needed to purchase the acre upon which the gurdAbbotsford, which is planning a different event for each month of the calendar year. wara stands. The wood used to build The celebration began on January 10 with the temple was donated by the Trethewa speech from Abbotsford mayor George ey family, who owned the mill on Mill Peary and the unveiling of an exhibit at City Lake, and employed 50 or 60 Sikh workers. Construction began in 1908 and was Hall. UFV's own Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies is also involved in the proceedings finished in 1911.

The Gur Sikh Gurdwara was officially reopened by tne Khalsa Diwan Society in 2007 after undergoing significant restoration, yet, except for during the Sunday service, admission requires an appointment. For those interested in a more casual experience of the Sikh faith, both the temple on Blueridge Drive and the new temple immediately across from the Gur Sikh Gurdwara accommodate drop-in visits and provide free traditional food from the ever-popular "langar" or temple kitchen. Visitors are asked to remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering.

More information about Sikhism or the centennial celebration can be obtained by contacting the UFV Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies.

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Lit~rary-ThemedRallyRaisesAwarenessfor ChildPoverty SOPHIE ISBISTER STAFF WRITER n a chilly December 18, a small group of dedicated students took to the intersection of South Fraser Way and McCallum in Abbotsford to rally for social change and fairer wages in British Columbia. The, goal of the event, organizer and UFV student Jennifer Colbourne said, was to "raise awareness about B.C. poverty and the low minimum wage." · "One thing that has become very clear is that it is impossible to live off pf $8 an hour. You just can't. People, who are forced to work at $8 an hour - even if they're lucky enough to get full-time work - are what my co-organizer Katherine Palmateer refers to as the 'working poor."'

Palmateer, Colbourne, and other UFV students attended the two -hour rally, which began at 11 a.m., and carried signs with slogans such as "Fight Poverty in B.C." and "No Christmas for the Working Poor." The event, which was funded by the English Students' Association, used literary references, including signs that said "Raise Scrooge Wages" and "Even Scrooge Pays More Than $8 / Hour." · One protester was dressed as Charles Dickens' classic Christmas miser, Ebeneezer Scrooge, and another protester wore a Grinch mask.

"With Christmas coming up, it seemed the perfect time to draw attention to the child poverty that is linked with our low minimum wage. It's just deplorable that one out of seven children in B.C. is living in poverty," Colbourne said.

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She is also the president of the English Students Association.

While disappointed with the low turnout, the event could still be considered a success. With large, boldly printed signs, the eight protestors effectively got the message out at a key Abbotsford intersection during a busy holiday

shopping Saturday. Many passing drivers honked in agreement at the message, which was a nonpartisan plea for a higher minimum wage and a commitment to end child poverty.

The high point of the afternoon was when the Abbotsford Food Bank food drive drove past the

rally on South Fraser Way. The convoy - which was led by firetrucks and included several vans, trucks, and SUVs - honked and cheered for the rally while on their way to deliver collected food.

Colbourne described the rally as a success: "We certainly made a concrete contribution in raising

awareness about B.C. poverty and the low minimum wage," she said.

She added some inspiration for fellow student activists: "Change comes from somewhere, and even if our efforts are just a drop in a bucket, well, we are that one extra drop that might someday make the bucket overflow."

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Online Classes fflE HUNTLEY CONTRIBUTOR orth America is a modern, connected civilization; technology has invaded nearly every aspect of modern life, from our obsession with mobile phones to our reliance on laptops. With social networking and online services at the very centre of our modern lives, why would schools not use the internet for education? Universities have offered online courses for years now, but more are being offered with every passing semester. As one living in a society that continually gives its citizens less and less reason to leave the house, I ask: is this a good change to the structure of our educational system?

Time management is a difficult skill to master while pursuing an education, which, understandably, makes online courses appealing to students. With access to one's schoolwork at all times there comes freedom to complete the class either in a month or in the normal four month period. Often, online courses also mean that the entire class can exchange information via instant messenger, making contacting other students for help much easier. Having taken an online course before, I've found that being able to contact my professor almost instantly at any reasonable hour was by far the most useful aspecl However, despl.te the convenient features of this system, nothing is perfect.

University life is displayed in the media as a wild party filled with massive drunk parties and endless amounts of topless girls.

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hanks to modern society, I've made it safely into adulthood without developing any real skills ... of any kind. And, thanks to the wonders of modern society, I have enough distractions to keep me from thinking too hard about how much of a useless buffoon this really makes me.

Take for example, my ability to feed myself. I have three basic options when I feel the familiar gnaw within my belly: I can wait for someone else to make food; I can make a simple water-boiling-only dish like pasta; or I can please my desperately-begging inner child and head out to the nearest fast food joint to gobble down the oiliest thing I can find on the menu.

One titne I tried to make Side Kicks, the pre-made pasta you empty into a boiling pot of water and milk. By minute three, I had concocted a giant tower of foaming milk froth that began covering the stove and the surrounding countertop. I am either a bad chef or a great mad scientist. By the time all the water had boiled away I was left with noodles that were crunchy on the inside. Still good, though.

The point is that I can get away with being a total retard in the kitchen and still have the self -worth to show my face in public.

I'm not just talking about cooking, either; I've actually taught myself to stop using my brain. I am forced to use the computer to look up things online all the time, because I honestly never bothered to learn them. I even use Google Maps to

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This is found to be untrue, of course, by anyone who actually goes to university. However, the social interaction aspect of postsecondary education is the ultimate introduction into adult life.

Online courses impede this.

Without facilitating socialization between new adults during a critical development period, we contribute to the creation of the "shut-in" internet generation that has been made fun of on daytime television for the last decade. Getting out of the house is now an unnecessary event, what with educational institutions hopping on the online bandwagon. Similarly, when you are unable to speak to your professor directly, you effectively become a number-a statistic - depersonalized into a voice that he or she must respond to. And since many online courses are selfdirected, the ever-evil procrastination monster that looms over all of our shoulders becomes even more dangerous. Video games, daytime television, the internet,

and friends all become more likely to distract you when your education is conducted entirely in the comfort of your own home. Also, having to go to campus allows a student to use resources like the library. The internet seems to be a person's first destination when seeking information, but it is lacking in reliability and is full of lies; going to an institution almost forces us as students to utilize non-online sources.

I believe that online courses as a whole are a good resource to be used in conjunction with normal school schedules. However, I worry that it will begin to overtake traditional education and contribute to the problem of an internet generation that seems to be lacking in the skills once thought necessary for survival. We cannot deny the necessity and influence of technology, as it will certainly continue to progress. Rather, it is important that we maintain a healthy balance in our use of technology in education.

find my friends' houses, and if I lost my cell phone I wouldn't know anyone's phone number. Facebook tells me when my friends' birthdays are, and if I don't know how to spell a word, I just type it the wrong way and my computer fixes it for me. That's right: by taking advantage of things that make my life easier, I've actually become completely useless. I don't have to learn anything anymore, and as a result, I don't know anything!

Dump me out on a desert island somewhere and my in-depth knowledge of Lost and the possible ways the final episode can be interpreted will mean very little.

Thank god for school, though, because while I don't remember anything I learned in any of my classes, I'm very prepared in case a standardized multiple-choice test question is ever a life or death matter. Yes, school has taught me the ins-and-outs of learning numerous things in one night, telling them to someone the next day, and then forgetting them immediately afterward. I've yet to find an environment - besides school - where this ability has really benefited me in any way, but surely society has put me through these many years of fantastically expensive education to prepare me for something ... right? Or, wait, I guess I should have remembered some of what I learned ... damn!

The good news is that it's never too late to put on an apron and learn how to bake, but I think I'll do that right after I watch a little TV.

Homophobes, Oil Money,and Scum:soccerstrippedof soul PAUL BRAMMER NEWSEDITOR ast month, the 2018 and 2022 football World Cups (sorry, Brett Favre, we got here first) were awarded to Russia and Qatar, respectively.

The award of the World Cups to Qatar reveals to an unprecedented degree the level of official and unofficial corruption that has rotted world football's regulatory body to its very core.

Let's start with Russia. Now, there can be some argument made for Russia's successful bid- Russia is undoubtedly a football country that has produced some cracking players (Igor Akinfeev, Andrei Arshavin and Diniyar Bilalyetdinov are three of their leading lights currently), and every Manchester United fan can tell you that Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium was the scene of one of their greatest triumphs - in 2008, United beat Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out to win the European Cup for the third time.

So, the footballing pedigree and the world-class stadiums are most definitely in place for Russia's moment in 2018 - the country also has an excellent national rail service which will serve football pilgrims from around the world well in seven years' time.

My major bone of contention with Russia's successful bid is

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the fact that with the World Cup comes the world's journalists from every country and continent. Contrast this with the fact that Russia is known to not be the safest place in the world for a journalist. However, I'm willing to accept Russia as a host of the World Cup - in all truth, it should be a great occasion.

The biggest disgrace is the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. That is, Qatar, a country of 1.7 million people. To put that into context, 3.2 million people travelled to South Africa this summer to attend the World Cup. It's like the U.S. hosting 2022 and hav-

ing 600 million people turn up at Staten Island the day of the opening game.

Qatar also has next to no public transport system. However, this should be no problem for the Qataris, who are per-capita some of the super-richest people in the world - they're just going to dip in their pocket and build all the infrastructure from scratch, including a link to the island neighbour Bahrain. Why not? They're rich enough.

Here's the piss de resistance: the World Cup is held in the summer, and guess what? Qatar reach-

es heats of 50 degrees Celsius in the summer, which is 132 degrees.

So what the flip are Fifa going to do? Oh, well, Sepp Blatter, the crooked lizard scum who's been the President of Fifa for what feels like a million years, proposed that they'll just host the World Cup in winter.

In case you don't know, all of the major domestic European leagues run through this time.

Now, Spain, Italy, and Germany, three of the four biggest leagues in the world, all have a winter break over Christmas, which means they wouldn't be as affected as the English Premier League - the English play right through Christmas with no break (breaks are for Continental bottlers who can't handle the bloody winter). Any follower of the Premier League will tell you that this is the most exciting time of the season; titles are won and lost over Christmas.

Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, and the rest of the scum bureaucrats are destroying the last piece of soul that football had. Qatar has no relation to football whatsoever. They have given nothing to football ever. So, how did they get the World Cup? Money. No other answer need apply. Money. Five or six Qatari men who are richer than God wanted to buy the World Cup, so they bought the World Cup. Never mind any of its legacy, history, importance, or passion.

Cash the cheque.

Qatar is not San Francisco or Davie Street. Acts of homosexuality are outlawed in Qatar. When asked about this Draconian law, fifa President Sepp Blatter (surprise surprise, an old, fat, white guy) said that gay people. who travel to the World Cup in Qatar should refrain from being publicly gay during the tournament. After Blatter and the fawning journalists in attendance stopped laughing, Blatter got serious and said that Fifa will deal with the law, and that there will be no discrimination against homosexuals in Qatar in 2022, and that events such as the World Cup help to modernise and liberalise countries.

I believe that sport and football do help to make changes to the world for the good, but to see Blatter making that glib remark and chuckling along with his cronies is enough to make a passionate football fan such as myself want to boycott the 2022 World Cup. The scum at the highest levels at the most powerful sporting body in the world poison the game and its importance to billions of people. Football, loved by the whole world, has the power to change the world for the better, but all it is right now is a pawn for old, rich, fat men to feed on.

And I'm pissed off that England lost their bid for 2018. But that's another story.

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ResponsibleRhetoricin MediaNeeded SOPHIE ISBISTERfor criminal action against public

STAFFWRITER figures. Furthermore, the actions of shooter Jared Lee Loughner beg n November of 2010, Tom Fla- several questions: was this merely nagan - University of Calgary an act by a single, deranged psyprofessor and former chief of staff chopath? Is this indicative of largto Prime Minister Stephen Harper problems in prevailing Western er - called for the assassination rhetoric? And how much responof WikiLeaks founder Julian As- sibility should the media hold for sange on the CBC program Power this incident, if any? and Politics. Specifically, he said: There is no question that "Well, I think Assange should Loughner suffers from untreated be assassinated, actually. I think mental illness, though it can only Obama should put out a contract be speculated as to what extent and maybe use a drone or some- and type. It is dear from lookthing." If you've been paying at- ing at his YouTube channel that tention, then this is not news. The Loughner has no particular poclip went viral on YouTube and litical allegiance. Phrases found in even incited a complaint to the his videos, which are accessible by RCMP and the Vancouver Police a quick Google search, show that against Flanagan. The complainthe possibly delusional Loughner ant, Vancouver-based lawyer Gail has an extreme distrust for the esDavidson, claimed that Flanagan tablishment. As of yet, there is no "counselled and/or incited the proof that Loughner is even a folassassination of Julian Assange lower of Sarah Palin's Twitter accontrary to the Criminal Code of count, and there is no indication Canada." of how he votes. But if he is a fol-· Again, this is not news. How- lower of the former US Vice Presiever, it becomes relevant in light dential Candidate, he would have of the recent attempted assassinabeen well aware of her personal tion of American Democratic Con- slogan and manifesto: "[l]overs of gresswoman Gabrielle Giffords America: 'Don't Retreat, Instead in Tucson, Arizona on January - RELOAD!" Gun-happy citizens, 8, 2011. Canadians like to think the politicians that they elect, and that we don't engage in the kind the pundits that recycle harmful of extremist and violent rhetoric views have led to an entrenched which characterize the reporting ideology in the fiber of Ameristyle of popular American puncana: namely, the Second Amenddits and political figures such as ment, which grants Americans Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin. Yet the right to bear arms - seemingly Flanagan's comment, in the con- without any regards to the specific text of recent events, disputes the circumstances of the wielder. commonly held belief that we are The present political climate above the callous and casual calls in the United States of America

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is dire. Universal health care including the mental health care that could have helped Loughner before he killed six citizens and put a congresswoman in critical condition - conttnues to be. reviled, despite President Obama's attempts. Also worth noting, Giffords had received death threats in the past for supporting health care reform. Attempts have been made by states such as Hawaii, Maryland and New York to restrict firearms rights; however, in several states (including Arizona) anyone can walk in from the street and obtain the kind of weapon Loughner used, a Glock 19 semiautomatic weapon with an extended magazine that allows the shooter to fire off 33 shots before reloading.

Throughout all of North America, we live in a climate where there is a consistent erosion of decency in the way we speak to or about people in the public eye. The media is history in the making, but the way things are currently headed - specifically, the persistent reluctance to take a stand against hate speech and warmongering is going to produce an extremely dark time in history for future generations to look upon. I know I don't want to be responsible for that. I hope that the media voices of the 21st Century don't really want to leave a legacy of violence and mud-raking, and I believe the onus should fall on opinion leaders to push the conversation in a more constructive direction.

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Andy Q. What is your favourite childhood cartoon?

A. The fox version of Robin Hood.

Q. What is your most embarrassing UFV experience?

A. This interview, considering I only just started last week.

Q. What is your drink of choice?

A. Milk - but only three percent.

Q. What is your most unusual talent?

A. I'm unusually average at everything.

Q. What colour underwear are you wearing?

A. Gray.

Q. Will you go see Girl in the Goldfish Bowl?

A. No ...

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Shampoo is Better:Oh Really,Fool?

ALISIEMENS STAFFWRITER 've been bleaching my hair for over a year - it's white blonde.

Like most people with bleached hair, my mane's texture can often be compared to hay or straw. It's dry, damaged, and often sizzles when I straigh'ten certain areas of my golden locks. I was challenged to use an alternative to shampoo for one week. Last week was my Sabbath day, and this week kept me away from the professional hair products I love so much.

Shampoo itself has mixed reviews. A good professional shampoo can give your hair the moisture, volume, or anti-dandruff dose you need. Alas, not all of the chemicals in shampoo that give us the voluminous final product are good for us. Not to worry - there are alternatives to these apparent carcinogens we are bathing our hair in.

The first shampoo alternative I tried was apple cider vinegar.

During my research, 1 found that using this acidic formula - which is rich in minerals and enzymes - is supposed to make one's hair silky and lustrous. The internet told me to mix two cups of water with two tablespoons of this very potent-smelling vinegar, put it into a spray bottle and douse my mane with it. I did so, and washed it out thoroughly. I was worried about smelling like a pickle all day, but to my surprise, my hair didn't smell like anything. I also found out that you are only supposed to wash your hair in this concoction twice a month, or else it will strip your hair of its natural

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oils, making it extremely dry (not what this blonde needs}.

Day two required me to use baking soda. I have heard of this trick before, so I looked up the measurements (one tablespoon of baking soda and one cup of warm water in a spray bottle) and tested it out. I was less impressed with this method; I felt it left my hair with a powdery film and was essentially unmanageable.

On the third day, I was upset to waste the product, but felt it was necessary to try - beer. The sugar and proteins in beer reportedly help make hair feel thicker and give it volume. Luckily, the roommate I last kicked out left a pack of Cold Shots, so after shotgunning one, I poured another over my scalp. My complaint: the cold beer running down my back wasn't exactly pleasant, not to mention getting the beverage in my eyes.

However, the results were great.

My hair was shiny and healthylooking, and the beer didn't leave it greasy or funny-smelling.

I also tried lemon juice, which I felt didn't make a difference; rather, it dried my hair out. Tea tree oil

was my next plan, which made my hair very greasy, and I smelled like gasoline for a day. Small amounts of tee tree oil are often added to shampoo, but when used straight, I couldn't even stand the smell of myself.

Lastly, I tried a deep conditioning mayonnaise treatment. Note: if you use hot water to rinse out the mayonnaise, it essentially melts over your scalp, not washing it out at all and basically making your hair wet with grease for the rest of the day. So instead, you are forced to have a cold shower, which doesn't really get the fatty condiment out of your hair either. If I could have fixed it with shampoo, I would have, but rules is rules.

At the end of my week, I was glad to have my shampoo back, but the alternative methods are definitely cheap and viable options. If I had to make a suggestion, I would go with the twiceper-month apple cider vinegar wash combined with the beer option. But washing your hair with beer isn't cheaper, and, to be honest, I'd rather drink it.

Q. What is your favourite childhood cartoon?

A. Calvin and Hobbes.

Q. What is your most embarrassing UFV experience?

A. I once walked into an auditorium thinking it was my class, and everyone went silent and the prof l}nd all the students stared at me.

Q. What is your drink of choice?

A. Double vodka cranberry juice.

Q. What is your most unusual talent?

A. I can swear in ten different languages.

Q. What colour underwear are you wearing?

A. Pink.

Q. Will you go see Girl in the Goldfish Bowl?

A. Yes, because I'm ushering.

Ron Q. What is your favourite childhood cartoon?

A. Invader Zim.

Q. What is your most embarrassing UFV experience?

A. I walked into a kinesiology class thinking it was my English class and my friend who was in the back of the class laughed at me.

Q. What is your drink of choice?

A. Granville Island Winter Ale. Q. What is your most unusual talent?

A. I'm an actor, if you consider that unusual?

Q. What colour underwear are you wearing?

A. Blue.

Q. Will you go see Girl in the Goldfish Bowl?

A. Well, I'm in it.

FRIDAY,JANUARY 21st, 2011

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U FY Theatre Presents...

Girl in the Goldfish Bowl that the recent death of her goldCHRIS BONSHOR fish was announced by the air-

COPYEDITOR raid sirens during the day's school Now that you have all got your drill. She comes to believe that the laughs ready from the UFV pro- spirit of her recently departed pet duction of A Funny Thing Happened might have been re-incarnated in on the Way to the Forum, get ready· the form of a lost, amnesiac driftfor a different kind of funny from er who suddenly appears on her UFV's production of the dark com- doorstep without warning.

This is the directorial debut for edy, Girl in the Goldfish Bowl.

This play was written by Mor- Redfern, who said, "It has been a ris Panych in 2003, the same year fantastic experience. There is so that it won the Govenor General's much support in the department award. UFV faculty member Joan- from the rest of the faculty and na Redfern directs the play, which students. Everyone does their job starts at the Chilliwack theatre on competently, which makes my job January 21, and calls it "a comedy, easy ..It was a little intimidating at a black comedy. It leans towards first because it is a big undertaking. But once I saw that everyone the absurd and surreal."

This can be seen in the plot was willing to and could comsynopsis offered in a UFV theatre petently do their work it became press release, which says that "As clear that it would not be an overthis [play] opens, we hear Iris, a whelming task."

The process of putting precocious girl of ten years old, state: 'These are the last few days on this play, however, beof my childhood."' The main char- gan months ago with readacter, ten-year-old Iris, is certain ings of many of Panych's other

plays, as well as Girl in the Goldfish bowl. Joanna explained that this was so that everyone could get a feel for the rhythm of his plays, which follow a certain pattern.

The goal was "trying to make sure that the story gets told and that the audience understands, because it is a fairly complicated."

Finally, Redfern saw this production as the perfect way to get the audience interested in the works of Morris Panych, who she

argues is an excellent and funny contemporary Canadian writer.

"He teaches great lessons without beating you over the head with them."

The play stars Gabby Bohmer as Iris; Rebekah Briscoe is her long suffering mother, Sylvia, and Jalen Saip-Dyck is their colourful lodger, Rose. Iris's melancholic father, Owen, will be played by Ron Jackson, last seen as Tom Snout in the March, 2010 production of A Mid-

summer Night's Dream, and the role

of Lawrence, the enigmatic drifter, is taken by Josh Wilson, also last seen in A Midsummer Night's Dream, as Demetrius.

The Girl in the Goldfish Bowl

opens this Friday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. For all of the details and for showtimes you can look at the upcoming events section of this edition. For more information or reservations call: 604-795-2814or email: theatre@ufv.ca.

CascadeArcade The Game Geek

Games like Red Dead Redemption bring a new level of sophistication to video games - but the time required to complete these games keep gamers from socializing.

JOELSMART comfortably spend all of their free SPORTS EDITOR time playing a game without needing to spend a lot of money.

Whether originating from The end result is a subculture of childhood teasing or just an over- addicted gamers who barely sowhelming love of video games, cialize, even between themselves.

Although there is nothing inthere is a growing segment of the population sacrificing their social herently wrong with being such lives for a life of hardcore gaming. an aficionado, it can have a very While even the longest films negative effect on an individual's don't top the four-hour mark, ability to connect with fellow huanything less than 15 hours of man beings. World issues and gameplay is routinely heralded as relevant topics of discussion can a major development flaw. Some seem confusing or uninteresting games offer well over 100 hours to these "game geeks," who would of play time. If you include games rather avoid social situations that with large amounts of replay val- feature such interactions. The reue, downloadable content, mod- cent introduction of online game ded levels, or other online content modes and massively-multiplayer sharing, individuals can often online games has the potential to

counteract the phenomenon of social retardation; so far the effects have been minimal.

Tim Rogers, editor-in-chief and founder of Action Button Dot Net, discussed this burgeoning game geek subculture in his monthly column on the hardcore video game website Kotaku. Rogers, who is well-known for writing extremely creative and exceptionally-lengthy articles, expanded on the concept after a reader asked him why so many gamers were "inarticulate" and otherwise "unaware" of nongaming culture. While he did respond by discussing the negative, addictive aspects of gaming, his fascinating method of exploring topics from multiple, unconven-

tional perspectives allowed him to praise the respectability of intelligent game geeks who are able to discuss aspects of classic games in a way that has genuine merit.

In particular, he noted those who spend a lot of time enjoying the "cinema" are actually generally regarded with high esteem, if they have insightful things to say about them. So too can gamers fill this role.

But, perhaps games have a way to go before they can be regarded in the same way as cinema. It's true that recent games like Red Dead Redemption and Heavy Rain have provided a new level of sophistication for game geeks to reflect on, but neither compares to

the rich, emotional journey found in a classic film. When technology allows for more realistic real-time graphics, especially of faces, the potential for more touching stories in games becomes more likely.

A push by the gaming industry to put more effort into providing such experiences will be the only way to ensure it happens, though.

It really is true that an overindulgence in games during one's developing years can have negative effects on their social skills. Still, there are signs that games in the future will be a valuable tool in actually improving the way individual's connect and relate to their peers, with important lesson's explored and learned through play.

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MovieReview/"· Black Swan "----AllSIEMENS Essentially, the production is STAFF WRITER about a woman who has turned into a swan, and her evil twin Director Darren Aronofsky is - the Black Swan - seduces the not shy when it comes to torturing White Swan's lover and the White the characters in his movies,~ as Swan loses her sanity and comhe did in Requiemfor a Dream and mits suicide by throwing herself The Wrestler.His latest film, Black over a cliff. The ballerina selected Swan, doesn't hold back, showing will have to play the role of both the depths of mental torture as it the white and black swan. asks the question, "is the journey Nina struggles with living up to worth the destination?" the role of the Black Swan, dancNina Sawyer (Natalie Portman) ing day and night, yet she cannot is a ballet dancer for a prestigious break out of her timid, angelic self.

New York ballet company. Nina is At this point Aronofsky's plot a young dancer trying to prove to becomes typical; in pirouettes Lily the company's director, Thomas (Mila Kunis), the badass ballerina (Vincent Cassel), that she should who is equally as dedicated and be cast in the lead role for a dark passionate about dancing. Arguand grim take on the classic Swan ably a better choice for the lead, Lake.

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from dedication into complete obsession.

Becoming obsessed with perfecting her "dark side" (no Sith was present in this movie), and with pressure from her overbearing mother, Nina's mental and physical state take a turn for the worse. Beginning with a cracked toenail, Nina begins her breakdown. She begins seeing things, hearing things, and even imagining a lesbian romance scene with Lily-hot ..

Aronofsky deserves a pat on the back for the technical aspect of his film. Although the characters are typical, the scenes of Nina losing her mind convey the frightened and fragile girl perfectly. When Nina is changing costumes from White Swan to Black Swan, the dramatic special effects create a truly awing cinematic experience.

Aronofsky turns Nina into a bird: with every perfectly executed movement we watch a feather appear from her arm, creating an entire wing span, depicting her dark side taking over as she fully becomes the Black Swan.

The dark and eerie film is not new in terms of depth and script.

For technical reasons, pay homage to the director and go see the great camera work, editing, and powerful imagination.

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SOPHIE ISBISTERevery nominee and getting away STAFF WRITER with it by virtue of hilarity. In between skewering Sex and the City 2 Kicking off the annual awards and The Tourist in his awkwardly season celebrity wank-fest, the gut-busting opening monologue, 68th Golden GlobeAwards aired on Gervais gave props to the CasJanuary 17, 2011. The event was cade's favourite new TV dramas, hosted for the second year run- BoardwalkEmpire and The Walking ning by irreverent atheist come- Dead. dian Ricky Gervais of UK Office Speaking of BoardwalkEmpire,it fame, who pushed both buttons was no surprise that the HBO hit and the envelqpe, dissing almost took home the award for Best Television Series - Drama, as well as giving Best Actor to Steve Buscemi.

Also nominated were the equally deserving Mad Men, The Walking Dead,Dexter,and, my personal pick, CBS legal drama The Good Wife, which, despite tight writing, compelling narratives, and the beautiful Julianna Margulies, was a long shot for the award. Margulies was also passed up for Best Actress in a Television Drama in favour of Katy Segal's portrayal of biker mom Gemma Teller Morrow in FX's Sons Of Anarchy.

In the comedy department, Fox happy-go-lucky high school music club show Gleewas nominated for five awards and won three, including Best Comedy. Best Supporting Actress went to Jane Lynch for her portrayal of fascist fan favourite Cheerio's coach Sue Sylvester, and Best Supporting Actor was awarded to Chris Colfer for his role as the gay teen character Kurt Hummel. The win was well deserved as Colfer's character had a strong arc and loads of screen time in the second season so far, and Colfer put his incredible acting skills to work this season bringing attention to the hard yet topical issue of gay bullying. Colfer's acceptance speech was by far the most mistyeye-making; the openly gay actor thanked his fellow cast members and then dedicated the award to

bullied teens and "to all the amazing kids that watch our show and the kids the show celebrates." It even warmed the heart of this cynical viewer.

Another surprise winner was relative newcomer Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons, who beat out established comedic heavyweights Steve Carrell and Alec Baldwin.

This was a surprising tum, as this year's Globe's were Carrell

and Baldwin's last chance to win awards for their portrayals of The Office'sMichael Scott and 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy respectively; the stars of the long running comedies are set to retire from their shows after this season.

Overall, the host was the highlight:· Ricky Gervais' humour poked some much needed holes in the old Hollywood guard. His opening monologue managed to

insult at least 15 people in four minutes. While award shows have typically been hosted by comedians, Gervais' particular cutting style is a refreshing change from the pandering to celeb status that tends to happen. I hope Gervais hosts for a third year running next year and continues ripping much needed new assholes in the all-too-comfortable awards circuit celebs.

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BookReview Lysistrata byAristophanes; Translation bySarah Ruden, Hockett P~blishing Company, 2003. envoy arrives in Athens to seek peace, and the CHELSEA THORNTON

STAFF WRITER I'll admit, what drew me to this translation of

Lysistratawas the cover: hot pink, block letters, trolls, and nudity don't often find themselves gracing the cover of ancient classics.

The unusual cover is not, however, a random grab for atte"ntion. The vivacity of the cover is matched by the playfulness of this translation. As translator Sarah Ruden explains in the preface, most available translations of the comedy do not capture the plays raW1chy spirit: "The play was raunchy enough, but somehow heavy and prim too, and not particularly amusing." The difficulty arises from the fact that many jokes are literally lost in translation; ancient Greek and modem English are two very different languages. So in Ruden's translation, she admits to straying away from a perfect direct translation in favour of a translation that captures the feeling of the play in Greek. The lightness with which she infuses the play runs throughout the preface and historical notes as well.

The result of Ruden's efforts is a fitting linguistic stage for one of Aristophanes' best known comedies. Whether or not you think you've heard of it, you have definitely experienced the fall-out. It may be the first recorded instance of women withholding sex in order to get their way.

Essentially, the women of Athens are sick of the see~gly endless Peloponnesian Wars. Led by the "good-looking young matron" Lysistrata, they ally themselves with the women of Sparta and decide to abandon their husbands beds Wltil the war is brought to an end. Meanwhile, in support of the younger women, the older women seize the Acropolis and the treasury held within.

The men are forced to face a war without funding or womanly comfort. Before long, a Spartan

women triumph.

I promise, this is not the kind of Greek play you might typically come across in the classroom. Almost every line is structured around some sexual pun or poorly veiled innuendo. In the opening scene, Lysistra attempts to convey the importance of her plan to her friend:

Calonice: Precious, what is eating you?

Why summon us in this mysterious way?

What is it? Is it ... big?

Lysistrata: Of course.

Calonice: And hard?

Lysistrata: Count on it.

Calonice: Then how could they not have come?

Lysistrata: Shut your mouth. They would have flocked for that.

The exchange between the two women reveals one of the central sources of comedy within the play. Although the men suffer from the denial of sex, the women do too, and Lysistrata needs to work hard to get them to agree and stick to her plan. The contrast of their noble aims and their baser drives ensures the play comes across as comedic instead of moralizing.

This translation of Lysistrata's greatest strength is its universal appeal: whether you read it because of the play' s position in literary history or for a raunchy good time, you will not be disappointed.

Crash by UFV_Sculpture Works for public commission quirkiness of the oddly posed, cartoon-esque figure CHELSEA THORNTON

STAFF WRITER The UFV Visual Arts department's most recent exhibit, entitled Crash, features student sculpture playing with the theme of sound. It explores "the connectedness of our world, this planetary hum." It is a truly alien feeling to enter a gallery where you are encouraged to touch the art, but in Crash, interaction with the works is crucial to the viewer's experience of them. On my first walk through the exhibit, the voices of coW1tlessmuseum curators rang loud in my head, snapping at any hand that strayed too close to the art.

But Mike Edward's A Placeto Play ultimately demanded the banishment of those voices: a bright red concave table, two industrial-feeling spinning tops, and a drywall gun to spin them. The tops are a recurring element in Edwards' pieces. He explains in the written introduction to his work that he believes that the intuitive thinking used in play, represented by the tops, mirrors tpe intuition involved in the creation of art.

The dominance of intuition in the work of Edwards and the second exhibiting artist, Maurice Motut, is evident, although their vision likely could have benefited from the addition of some practical thinking as well. Although the concepts behind the pieces of both artists are intriguing, the concepts often go unrealized in the execution - very few of the pieces actually make or alter sound, and the tops are unable to balance on their own. This does little to dampen the feeling of playfulness that dominates the exhibit.

Motut' s embodies this spirit in Hippocampus and an untitled life-size outline of a man in black metal bars.

Hippocampus is a large, clear, half-sphere stuffed with the innards of old cassette's and wearing ear-phones.

The result is a head stuffed with sound from the cassettes absorbing new sound through the earphones.

The simplicity of the image would likely catch the attention of many modem creative directors. The wire man seems to be a hit amongst gallery viewers: the two people who I talked to about the exhibit both listed the man as their favourite piece. Perhaps the

holds universal appeal.

Edwards' wild creativity is evident in Spine,the materials for which might have been stolen from the science lab. A giant Bunsen burner stand forms the backbone of this piece, onto which a row of metal spinning top vertebrae are attached. The top of the column is completed with a red wax spinning top and branches out to show off what may be the most unique material used in the exhibit: a blossom composed of magnetic metal fibres.

Overall, Crash provides a conceptual flight of fancy, while anchoring the visual world in a sturdy industrial mode. Originally scheduled to run until January 14, the exhibit was still open on Monday, January 17, so there may still be a chance for you to experience this uniquely interactive art experience.

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AlbumReview Bernard Adamus - Brun PAUL FALARDEAU mud but mixes Montreal place ARTS& LIFEEDITOR names into the mire. The result is invigorating and exciting.

A quick scan of the top-selling Adamus' voice is his best artists in Quebec will give you weapon, a soulful blend of Gogol the name Bernard Ada.mus. Units Bordello's Eugene Hutz and pure moved aren't always an indicator Quebec maple syrup. It carries of the talent stamped to the disc, a deep degree of sensitivity and but this offering from La Belle yearning but also is achingly faProvince has more than its share miliar with studio chatter ("C'est of the latter. Adamus, who immi- bon?...C'est bon") and cracks of grated to Montreal from Poland laughter between verses. Overat age three, takes his music in a all, it is a voice that is as much an wild new direction despite the fact enigma as it is a beacon to listenmaking cookie-cutter copies of the ers, drawing them in as Adamus music popular in the francophone shifts from Stones-esque country scene could have been very popu- honks, complete with barroom lar with today's hipster kids, rattling and shouted choruses, to dus is refreshingly and genuinely Instead of trying to contrive the slide-guitar laden "La Brise," optimistic - and don't worry, you something as part of the current which hums along like a dirge don't need to speak French to get a trend Adamus' play is to fall into caught in a cold Montreal winter, handle on it. rough and riotous neo-bluegrass, contextualizing the artist within If there is one drawback to the with a thick coating of the blues of his hometown. album, it's that it is almost conthe US. His bio claims he started "La Cimetiere" is a fast-paced sistently unhurried, with a lot of off singing blues standards be- stomp that gets the blood pump- moody slow-burners. With the fore transforming into a singer- ing much in the same way as Led exception of tracks like "Avec Les songwriter of his own accord - in Zeppelin did with "Bron-Y-Aur Doigts de Ma Main (Alcoologie)" French. For instance "Les·Raisons" Stomp." Although he makes poi- which cooks along at a high clip, sounds like stanky Mississippi gnant and affecting music, Arna- the album is mostly down tempo.

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PAULE. BRAMMER NEWSEDITOR album around a concept or theme, however loose or piecemeal, in The Decemberists are a divi- favour of something that sounds sive band, as all great bands are; more like, well, more like an ordithey inspire fevered devotion in nary neo-country/rock album. their fans, or outright revulsion Which is not to say that The in their detractors, and I imagine King is a bad album, or that it is that that's the way the band want not recognisable as The Decemit to be. Their albums are shaped berists. On the contrary, right around the fantastical, mundane, from the jingle-jangle opening of and downright nerdy.

"Don't Carry It All", it's apparent From their debut album, 2002's that this is still the same band. masterpiece Castaways and Cut- But the lack of a unifying theme, outs - a concept album about a concept, or lingering re(erence dock-dwelling mother and her becomes clear as the album conbackdoor dealings with the hu- tinues, and the realisation sets in man traffic of the seashore - The that this is The Decemberists just Decemberists have carved out a making an album. Their eccentricvery unique niche. They have the ity and outlandishness seems temhumour of The Smiths, the dream pered, as though the band decided logic of Neutral Milk Hotel, and to restrain themselves and write a the storytelling nous and prowess straight-album without their usual of no other contemporary indie flourishes and madness. rock band. Their palette strikes This is all very well and good tales of feudal Japan, the Battle of (and, to be honest, their eccentricLeningrad, the Midwest of Ameri- ity does shine through, on songs ca, and into the fascinating imagi- such as "Rox In The Box"), but, for nation of songwriter and lyricist me, the madness is why I love The Colin Meloy.

Decemberists. I love listening to a It's interesting to find, then, band that's read more books than that new release The King Is Dead me and doe·sn't mind telling me. is somewhat apart from all that However, my slight disappointhas gone before. On this new re- ment at this straighter approach is lease, the band has eschewed their tempered somewhat by the lovetraditional approach of crafting an liness of some of the songs, most

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Down By The Water notably "January Hymn," which is a gorgeous, plaintive track. It would wash down nicer if it the other songs had a little more of the band's characteristic bite and hook, to serve as a nice counterpoint.

Last year, I gushed about how excited I was that the Montreal pop-rock band Malajube had "gone progressive" on their last (bloody brilliant) album, Labyrinthes. I suppose the opposite is

true of this new Decemberists album. A prog band going straight?

Say it ain't so, Joe. Don't go down the Phil Collins route, lads and lasses. I can respect a band wanting to release an album that goes against the grain; that takes some balls. However, I can't help but hope that the band's next album will see them expressing their creativity to the fullest, biggest, maddest-bastardest.

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THE RELT .jti/v~,~~ SEXPERTbouncing boobies as they ran The infamous Rule 34 (as defined by the Urban Dictionary: "If it exists, there is porn of it"), though widely accepted as a piece of humorous worldly wisdom, is far more accurate than I ever imagined. Surely, I thought to myself cynically, there must be some exception to the rule. And so, I spent my afternoon randomly generating nouns starting with the letter "P" to see if I could disprove the notorious Rule 34.

Paintball. Aside from dozens of videos of various people having sex on paintball fields, I also managed to find a video of naked girls actually playing paintball. This video featured shots of the girls'

around, and close ups of the paintball hits, which kind of looked like coloured cum as it dripped down their skin.

Pinball. I thought, at first, that I was safe, but sure enough I found a guy and girl doing it on a pinball machine. I don't even know where you'd find one of those these days.

Pineapples. This time I thought I had hit a home run; involving pineapples in sex play is just too awkward. "Pineapple" mostly just brought up girls with large jugs, but, lo and behold, I managed to find a video featuring a man fucking two girls with very large boobs: one girl with watermelons painted on her tits, and the other with pineapples. This one barely makes it over the wire, but I have

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Puppets. Most of these were humorous, from Elmo sucking off his puppet master to Pinocchio jerking off. However, the BDSM world takes the puppet thing a little more seriously, with pornos featuring a dominatrix making a man into a human puppet (with strings attached to painful places).

Pokemon. I shouldn't have been surprised; there is a TON of Pokemon hentai out there. Let's just say I won't look at Misty the same way again. My childhood is effectively ruined.

Popcorn. Apparently popcorn imagination?" she asks is a tried and true prop in more as she takes off his pornos than you'd expect. My clothes. "This is what personal favourite was a pornd in you should consider which two girls are innocently eat- [she takes a suck of his ing a bag of popcorn from a guy's dick] vague, transitory lap - but wait, there's something and untrustworthy ... in it that's stuck! What is it? And Are you starting to unI quote: "Ramone! Is that your derstand?" cock in the popcorn?" The most And so Rule 34 disgusting was a porno in which the guy cums all over a girl's bowl stands intact. I'm conof popcorn - and then they both vinced that someproceed to eat it. Nutritious, sure, where, somehow there butew. has to be something in Philosophy.

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SportsYou'veNever HeardOf: Wheelchair rugby

thrives in spotlight ·Disabilitiesnot enoughto steerVictoriaclub membersfrom sport's physicalelement EMILY LAINGrugby is now played in several NEXUS

the early 1800's and was or1g1- their feet for the entire ·race. ReKYLE HUNTLEY nally part of a larger event called corded speeds of the cheese have CONTRIBUTOR

Competition seems to be ingrained into the human psyche as much as the need to eat and breath.

This would explain why humans have invented all manner of games in which we may compete against each other for supremacy. Popular modem methods, such as basketball and football, are often designed to test the limits of human capability. Games range from the extremely odd to the outright stupid. Some sports come from traditions, often in rural communities, such as the nearly 200-year-old sport of cheese rolling.

Cheese rolling was first done on Cooper's Hill in England in

Cooper's Wake that celebrated the harvest. It was thought to be a fertility ritual for the land, to ensure everyone would have lots of food to eat for the following winter season. The celebration featured many other games, but cheese rolling appears to be one of the few still played. The basic concept for the cheese race is to roll a round cheese down Cooper's Hill and have people chase after it; catching the cheese is the ultimate goal, but the first person down the hill wins in the event it is not.

Multiple races are held on Cooper's Hill, which is a startling descent. Due to the nearly 75 degree descent, contestants rarely stay on

been above 120 kilometers per hour. Up to 100 competitors have run down Cooper's Hill at one time. It should be no surprise that the event draws quite a crowd; an annual turn out of about 5,000 people has been recorded since 1997.

Though injuries are a common occurrence at the event, they are rarely severe. Dislocated shoulders are among the most common ailment. However, as in all sports, the prize must always outweigh the danger; gifted to the winner of the race, whether first down the hill or actually catching the cheese, is the dairy treat itself. The winner gets to take home a full round of Double Gloucester cheese made by Diana Smart, who is the only person in Gloucestershire that still makes the cheese by hand. While cheese may not seem like an adequate reward for possibly falling down a 100-foot steep hill, this round of cheese is worth nearly $200 Canadian.

Over the last decade there have been increasing issues with holding the event due to supposedly increased injury and attendance, according to the cheese race website. The most infamous of the cancellations, occuring in 2010, was due to a controversial media splurge. Sources state that English media was claiming an attendance of nearly 15,000 people, almost 10,000 over the usual attendance.

This caused an issue with insurance and the event had to be canceled. Instead of giving up, a father and son made an unofficial cheese race with local support, and held the run anyway.

Many people have fond memories of rolling down hills as children, possibly chasing after a favourite toy thrown down ahead, just to watch it bounce. Cheese rolling truly captures the essence of fun in the country, without requiring anything fancy - just a roll of cheese, and a lot of courage.

VICTORIA (CUP) - It used to be called murderball until the title scared off some corporate sponsors. But in the past five years since the release of an Academy Award-nominated documentary, the sport of wheelchair rugby has been thrust into the spotlight.

Six years ago, Norman McCaffrey was driven to play the sport and decided to join the local squad, the Victoria Wheelchair Rugby Club.

McCaffrey, a quadriplegic, has no trouble recalling his introduction to the sport. He jokes that he hasn't been able to put the ball down since his first practice.

"I love hitting people in wheelchairs. I had to get a spinal cord injury just to be able to play this," he said.

Despite his sense of humour, the sport provides McCaffrey with some serious competition. He also plays on the B.C. provincial team and has brought in two gold and two silver medals in his time with the team.

According to Shaun McKenzie, another member of the VWRC, the sport's gripping action has contributed to people recognizing wheelchair athletes.

'1 love the contact," McKenzie said. "Most people would be surprised to find out that I'm here every Wednesday night to smash around in a wheelchair, but the interest for wheelchair sports is growing."

Created in the late 1970s by athletes with disabilities, wheelchair

countries. All players have a loss of function and most are classified as quadriplegic.

Combining the elements of wheelchair basketball, rugby and hockey, the game is played indoors on a basketball court. To be qualified to play, athletes are assessed by physiotherapists and then classified on a numeric system from 0.5 to 3.5, depending on the nature of their injuries.

According to the rules, a team can have no more than four players on the court at once, and cannot exceed eight points in classification value on the court.

VWRC co-ordinator Calen McDougall has always thrived in fullcontact sports. He was introduced to wheelchair rugby while in rehabilitation for injuries in a cliffjumping accident in 2002. He's earned a reputation on the court as a fiery, intense - and occasionally reckless - competitor.

"For anybody who comes from a contact-sport background, this is a great outlet," McDougall said. "We all share similarities, since most of us were injured from doing extreme things."

McDougall wants the public to view the rugby team as athletes who train hard and can compete at an elite level just like able-bodied athletes.

"A common misconception is that some people view this as a disabled sport as they pat us on the heads," McDougall explained.

"But, in reality, this is a very competitive sport, especially if you get to a national level."

WheelchairRugby(or "murderball")hasbeenincreasingin poopularityover recent years.

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JUSTIN ORLEWla SPORTS EDITOR After coming away with one of a possible four points in a disappointing series with their rivals, the Manitoba Moose, the Heat went right back at it three nights later for a series with the Adirondack Phantoms. The Heat bounced back after their two losses to the Moose with a 3-2 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers farm club. Michael Leighton was in net for the Phantoms for this game; as you may recall Leighton was in net for the Philadelphia Flyers while they were in the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks last year. Leighton signed a decent sized contract with the Flyers but was sent down to the minors to play with the Phantoms.

The game of musical goalies continues in Philadelphia, and yet the Flyers seem to continue to stay on top of their conference and keep winning games despite who is in net for them.

The next night, game two of the series with the Phantoms, went down and the Heat were triumphant again with another win over the Phantoms with an identical score of 3-2, again coming via the shootout; Matt Keith got the winner for the Heat. There was no particular player that stood out in this series, everyone contributed on the score sheet to get the sweep.

After five days of rest for the Abbotsford Heat, the Toronto Marlies rolled into town for a two game stint with the Heat. The Heat kept their short winning streak alive with a win over the baby Maple Leafs with a 3-2 regulation win in game one of the mini series; John Armstrong had the winning goal for the Heat.

After a day of rest, the Heat had a Sunday morning game two that was broadcasted.live on CBC. This time the Heat came up a little short and lost 3-2 to the Marlies in the shootout. The Heat salvaged a point and hasn't lost in regulation in five games.

So after a dismal start to their home stand, the Heat are sitting in pretty good shape, getting eight of twelve possible points so far.

The short lived return of Mikael Backlund had little or no impact.

With the situation in Calgary with Darryl Sutter stepping down, who knows if we will see Backlund back in a Heat uniform any time soon. I hope for the Heat it will be a case of Backlund being sent back and forth from Calgary to Abbotsford to add a little more punch to the Heat's offense. The Heat have a series coming up with the Peoria Rivermen, then ·they go to Manitoba to play the Moose in a very important divisional match up. The Heat won't be back in town until February 11 to play a series with the Toronto Marlies.

The Heat is currently sitting fifth in their division and one point out of a playoff spot. At week's end the Heat is 19-17-2-4.Don't forget to look for student deals on Heat tickets! For more Heat and hockey insider stuff follow me on Twitter @JustinOrly.

Shirokovbattles his way back JOELSMART SPORTS EDITOR Prior to being recalled to the Canucks for the January 18 game against the Avalanche, Sergei Shirokov had only played six games in the NHL. He began the 20092010 season with Vancouver, but managed just four shots on goal, and found himself with a minusfour plus-minus rating. For a young, Russian player with such promise, it was a huge disappointment.

Further compounding the issue, the 24-year-old failed to meet fitness standards at this year's training camp, eliminating any hope that he would begin the season with the team. However, through a lot of hard work and great play, the left winger has found himself with another chance to play in the NHL.

Moose coach Claude Noel had noticed a lot of growth in the Moscow-native, and has been doubleshifting him for several games now. "He's checking way better," Noel said in Monday's Canucks Report. "Through his checking and defending, he's getting opportunities to score, which is what we've talked about since day one with him." That is a positive sign for the Canucks, considering that these were areas his game was criticized on in the past.

-At just 5'10" and 175 lbs., his strengths come not from hts size,

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but from his ability to read plays and move the puck skilfully. In last year's preseason he showed a flash of brilliance, as he lead preseason scoring with seven points, despite a knee injury dictating he play only four of the games.

Unfortunately, since that time his only success has come with a Moose on his sweater; three pointless games to open the season found him playing in the AHL, but after 10 games and 10 points he was called back up. Unfortunately, when his next three were equally unsuccessful, he was doomed to a 15-month period without another chance.

His AHL play has been enough to get him noticed, though, and saw him play in the 2010 AHL

All-Star game. At the time, he was leading Manitoba with 23 points in 33 games. Currently, he's got 33 points in 39 games, which is also enough to lead the team. He's also on a 12-game points streak, a franchise record for the Moose.

He finished last season with 45 points in 76 games, a total he is currently on pace to topple. That is, unless he is able to capitalize on the opportunity that the Canucks have provided him, due to Alexandre Bolduc's shoulder injury.

It should give Shirokov at least a couple weeks to find sotne of the success he had two pre-seasons ago. If that explosion of skill was any indication, his best results may come from a chance to play with the Sedin twins, rather than on the second or third line.

Shirokov was selected 163rd overall in the sixth round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Previously, he played in the Russian Superleague and the Kontinental Hockey League, where he played for HC CSKA Moscow. He also won three IJHF medals in three consecutive years: in 2004 he won a gold medal with Russia in the IIHF World Under-18 Championship, and then won silver in the Under-20 Championship in 2005 and 2006.

With all of his previous success, he could be just the shot in the arm the floundering Canucks seem to need, after their gargantuan 18game unbeaten streak came to an unnerving, goalless end against the New York Rangers.

TractionControl MATIHEW TANNER7-3. Prince George forward Taylor RESIDENT BRUINS EXPERT Stefishen was named the game's first star for netting two goals and The Chilliwack Bruins have an assist. found some traction. After spinAlas, the mini-series would all ning their tires for weeks, the come down to the third and final Bruins were able to rattle off three game to decide who, at the current wins in four games, which brings point in the season, has the upper their record this season to 20-19-2- hand between these two teams. It 1. seems the biggest difference has The first in the run was a gritty been in net, where Chilliwack 5-4 win over the Seattle Thun- netminder Lucas Gore put on a derbirds in overtime. The seesaw ,show, making an astounding 46 battle was decided in the extra saves, which allowed him to lead frame on the power play by Dylen the Bruins to a much needed 3-1 McKinlay, with the helpers going victory. While neither team scored to Ryan Howse and Roman Horak. on the power play in the decidThis victory was the first home ing game, the Bruins received two victory for the team since Decem- shorthanded goals, coming from ber 3. The much needed win was Ryan Howse and Roman Horak.

These two teams have a rough a wonderful lead into a stretch of games that would see the Bruins and extremely tough history tobattle the Prince George Cougars gether; line brawls have not been in three straight contests. an uncommon event. These three The Cougars went into the three games saw a continuation of this game mini-series leading the B.C. trend. The games proved to be Division and sitting in second in chippy, nasty and downrlght the Western Conference. The Bru- dirty at times. While this wasn't ins mauled the cougars 5-2 in the witnessed to the extent seen in the first meeting in Chilliwack at the past, it could be a sign of things to Prospera Centre. Roman Horak come. Prince George will meet the and Ryan Howse lead the way of- Bruins twice more this season, the fensively with a goal and an assist first coming this Saturday, Janueach in the effort. Bruins defence- ary 22, in Chilliwack. Many regard man Jesse Zgraggen earned his any games played between these first career WHL point. Zgrag- two teams to be a possible playoff gen's first point was a third period preview, which makes them even goal which truly put the game out more intriguing.

To the team's good fortune, of reach for the Cougars.

The teams then shifted sur- Bruins captain and top defenceroundings to the C.N. Centre in man Brandon Manning returned Prince George for the next two to the line-up in Prince George. games. The first game resulted in His presence should help shore up the Bruins getting pounded them- the defensive zone and may lead selves. The Cougars made up for to a more productive powerplay their shortcomings in the prior that has gone 0-19 in its last three matchup by thrashing the Bruins games.

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Sports expose: fake jerseys They're everywhere... but you probablydon't know it JUSTIN ORLEWIQswer: somewhere in the Asian re-

SPORTS EDITOR gion where copyright laws don't exist. The second question is a You may have seen these ads little bit more complicated, but not on Facebook or some other social that difficult to understand. Peonetwork device advertising cheap ple use the social networks that hockey jerseys for sale: authentic are available to the general public with fighting strap! Well, buyer and have high traffic and adverbeware. These jerseys are knock tise professional jerseys at half the -offs. price. Too good to be true, right?

Professional sports jerseys are Why not take a look and see if it's an expensive commodity; it's not for real and what they are offering. an argument. This has become Credit card, address and you have the alternative for sports fans that one at your door step just like you can't afford the real thing, but still bought it from NHL.com. want to wear their team's colours The other method that these with pride. In fact, they are actu- phonies have been getting out to ally hurting their favourite sports all the good hearted fans of the team. A lot of the fans that are world is Craigslist. People have buying these jerseys are unaware connections or ways of obtaining that these are cheap knock-offs; large amounts of the jerseys and they don't even know that they are develop lists of their stock and being sold a fake! These poor fans what is available and in what sizes are not being told that these are and then advertise it on Craigslist. not the authentic pro jerseys that They will even go as far as emailthey are buying like advertised, ing their friends with lists of their but just a cheap imitation of one. stock and to see if they want any of A jersey collector can spot a them. These people will even take knock-off right away, but almost special orders of players that are anyone can identify a fake after not on the list and most of the time being shown the difference be- they will be able to come through tween the two. It's quite simple; with the discomfort of having to the material is cheaper, and all wait a week or two. the logos are enlarged. Two more These jerseys are getting out to questions have to be asked now; the general public in a hurry; it's where are these jerseys coming almost like a locust infestation. from, and who is selling them? The "fake jerseys" are spreading The first question is easy to an- like wild fires and there is nothing

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A study done in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, the three biggest hockey markets in Canada, it was discovered that half of the jerseys being worn at these events are fakes. This study was done in the last month of NHL regular season action.

You can look at it in a few ways.

First, it's good to see these buildings full of their team's colours.

Second, it makes jerseys afford-

able to someone who can't afford to the pay the large amount requested by the NHL for one of their semi-pro jerseys. Lastly, it's hurting the less fortunate teams financially; the NHL is trying to regain it's presence in the United States, and the fake jerseys don't help their cause. Maybe it's time for the NHL to slightly lower their semi-pro jersey prices in order to compete with the fake jersey market. You already see promotions

on NHL.com that offer free name lettering on their jerseys for certain occasions.

It's really for the fan to decide what they want to buy and support and what they can afford in order to wear their team's colours proudly. So, as fans you decide, but be aware that these are fakes just like the handbags and other goods that are offered in the same methods that were just listed. The choice is yours!

Real or fake? Too good to be true deals for "pro-authentic with fighting strap" are usually fake.

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JUSTIN ORLEWIQ one inch of snow that the Lower SPORTS EDITOR Mainland had sustained the night of my morning flight, I woke up After my pilgrimage, I returned early only to find out that the home for three days to relax and flight had been cancelled. tie up some loose ends in VancouThis didn't stop me from seeing ver before I was immediately sent a game at the biggest stadium in on an assignment to Montreal for a the NHL; it just meant that I had to media conference. settle for a Saturday night matchI decided since I was in the city up with the New York Rangers. of 24 Stanley Cups that it would be But, I wasn't too disappointed to stupid for me to not catch a game see my second Rangers road game at la Centre Bell, Montreal's cathe- of this season, especially a Saturdral of hockey. day night contest at the Bell CenI was slated to arrive the night ter, but I was disappointed that I of the Penguins and Canadians didn't get a chance to see Marcrematch, which would have been Andre Fleury's mockery of Carey nice to see. However, due to the Price's B-Boy stance in person.

I guess everything happens for a reason because during the conference I met an online editor and an avid Habs fan by the name of Nick Duhamel who decided to accompany me to this famed hockey Cathedral. I must say that out of the five NHL buildings I have been to so far, this is the best one by far.

First off, the fans are crazy and passionate about the game. Secondly, they let their team know when they are playing well and when they are not; I heard some of the funniest things that I have ever heard at a hockey game at the Belf Center. That's not to mention

all the history that hangs from the Subban when he was still with rafters, and all the iconic pictures the Hamilton Bulldogs, Subban is and memorabilia of former Habs playing well and his jersey and tposted around the terrace and the shirt is also one of the best selling front of the building.

Canadien's jerseys out there. Many Let me make this clear, I am not times throughout the game I heard a Montreal Canadians fan, but I the 20,000 plus crowd chanting his have a ton of respect for the his- name. Good to see Subban doing tory and culture of the franchise (I his thing in the show. actually wore a Joe Sakic Quebec I told him last year it was just a Nordiques Jersey to. this game). matter of time before he was there.

They are definitely the most dyOne last thing to end this namic fans in hockey, and their week's Locker Room: hats off to history speaks for itself.

Teemu Selanne for the 1300th I also had a chance to see P.K. point of his career. He has come a Subban in action again this time long way from shooting his gloves in the big leagues. For those of you in Winnipeg. who remember my interview with

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PAUL ESAU on the night, including two cruSTAFFWRITER cial lay-ups in the final minutes of the fourth. She was supported in The Envision Athletic Centre the effort by a double-double from was the host to some hardwood Sarah Wierks, who had 13 points madness last weekend as the Cas- and 12 rebounds and a smooth 14 cades Men's and Women's Basket- points and four steals from Tessa ball teams battled it out against Klassen. The final score found the two strong squads from the Uni- Cascades with a 69-63 victory. versity of Alberta. Both ranked The men's game started brilfourth in their separate leagues, liantly, with a beautiful rendition U of Xs Golden Bears (Men) and of "O Canada" by Sasha Penner. It Pandas (Women) were the favor- l;Ontinued on a more ambivalent ites coming into Friday night's note as a competition between games, despite being named af- Zeon Gray's neon kicks, and ter two of the laziest mammals in the yellow "bananas" of Golden the world. A quick Google search Bear's star Jordan Baker. The duel revealed that a golden bear is so between these opposing pieces of lazy that it does not actually exist, footwear was key in a game largewhile a panda is, well, a panda. ly dominated by the flashy play of The women played first in what the two point guards. was described by one bystander UFV roared to a commanding as the Cascades' "best game of the lead in the first quarter, despite season." Despite trailing 33-39 at surrendering some easy transihalf-time, UFV refused to crumple tion baskets. Sam Freeman, who beneath the Alberta onslaught and dropped six threes on the night, instead turned the game into an in- partnered with Joel Friesen to tense defensive battle. A Cascades provide some slick outside shootrun at the end of the third quar- ing that the Bears just couldn't ter tied the game up with 12 min- seem to answer. Yet by halftime, utes remaining, and provided the the Cascades only led by nine (35opportunity for Cascades guard 26), thanks to a wild, last-second Aieisha Luyken to lead her team coast-to-coast rush from Jordan to victory. Luyken had 13 points Baker that left the five defenders

UPCOMING

on the floor looking a bit silly.

Yet the key moment in this game came not on the floor, but in the UFV dressing room; when Zeon Gray came marching back onto the wood for the third quarter his shoes were no longer neon, but instead a sleek, professional black. "We got game," they seemed to say, "and we just got serious." And in the third quarter the Cascades did get serious, accumulating a quick 47-27 lead, despite escalating roughness from the Golden Bears. The University of Alberta managed to make a game of it in the fourth, but that didn't stop UFV from grabbing a decisive 80-69 final score. Freeman led the Cascades with 26 points, while Joel Friesen had 23.

The Bear's Jordan Baker accumulated an impressive 22 points and 15 rebounds in his yellow shoes, yet was (I'm sure) crushed when one spectator informed him: "You don't deserve the ball!"

Both UFV teams faced the same opponents on Saturday night, and this time both were defeated. The women lost 52-70, while the men fell 70-84. Their records on the season stand at 8-8 and 6-10 respectively.

UFV GAMES

Come out, support your university ..:-~ndhave fun!

Women'sBasketball Men'sBasketball January28: UFVvs. Regina EAC@6:00 p.m.

January28: UFVvs. Regina EAC@8:00 p.m.

January29: UFVvs. Regina EAC@5:00 p.m.

January29: UFVvs. Regina EAC@8:00 p.m.

Men'sVolleyball

Woman'sVolleyball

Jan 27: UFVvs. CBC EAC@ 7:45 p.m.

Jan27: UFVvs. CBC EAC@6:00 p.m.

Men's Volleyball

Women's Volleyball

Nov 26: UFV vs. Douglas L 3-0

Nov 26: UFV vs. Douglas W 3-0

Nov 27: UFV vs. Capilano L 3-0

Nov 27: UFV vs. Capilano L 3-0 Jan 15: UFV vs. UBC-0 L 3-0

Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Dec 4: UFV@ TWU L 92-73

Dec 4: UFV@ TWU W 68-65

Dec 5: UFV@TWU L 114-89

Dec 5: UFV@ TWU W 67-59

Jan 7: UFV @ Calgary L 82-79

Jan 7: UFV @ Calgary W 76-60

Jan 8: UFV@ Calgary W 86-69

Jan 8: UFV@ Calgary L 77-60

Jan 14: UFV vs Alberta W 80-69

Jan 14: UFV vs Alberta W 69-63

Jan 15: UFV vs Alberta L 84-70

Jan 15: UFV vs Alberta L 70-52

UFVMen'sHockey Club (B.C.I.H.L.) February4: UFVvs. TWU AESC@7:00 p.m.

UFV Men's Hockey Club (B.C.I.H.L)

*EAC= EnvisionAthleticCentre (oncampus) Jan 9: UFV vs. Okanagan * AESC=Abbotsford College T 2-2 Entertainment andSportsCentre (nextto Abbycampus) Jan 16: UFV vs. TRU L 4-1