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Canadian Federation of Students Local 18
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October 2, 2002
Features
Lord of the Squat
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the other press
Photos & Story
Brent Morley
OP Contributor
Who's got the conch? The man with the mega-
phone has the conch. The squatters at the old
Woodward's building in the Downtown East Side
attempted a non-violent takeover which began
Saturday September 14 and ended in the early
hours of September 21. Initially, there seemed to
be little support from the public until September
19, when the organizers of the event, primarily the
anti-poverty committee and a group of local
activists, staged a rally on the corner of Hastings
and Abbott. The rally succeeded in drawing
larger numbers of people to the protest. Members
of many local trade unions were present, waving
flags and chanting in favour of the protesters. It
was a very open environment. People of all race,
religion, and creedwere invited to step up to the
podium and speak their mind on the issue of
affordable housing for the poor. NDP party mem-
ber Jennie Kwon was present and gave a moving
speech on the current state of affairs due to the
Liberal government.
A turning point came at approximately
5:00p.m. when the police stated that they would
begin removing people by force if they did not
vacate the premises. This began a procession of
people climbing ladders up to the second floor of
the building where the squatters had made a home
for themselves. Well-wishers in the crowd pur-
chased food products and other supplies from the
local Army and Navy, which were donated to the
cause. The Police presence, consisting of thirty to
forty uniformed officers, stood by, watched and
filmed the procession of people going up to the
second floor.
Five o'clock came and went with no police inter-
vention. After a head-count, it was estimated that
150 people were occupying the second floor of the
building and spirits were high.
The occupants of the second floor then formed
© page 14
a circle complete with a chairperson, where a pas-
sionate debate was in progress. The debate contin-
ued until the early hours of the morning, dis-
cussing such issues as the current low-income
housing crisis, aboriginal rights, the war in Iraq,
and even genetically modified foods. The debate
ended around 2:00a.m., as the squatters retired for
the night, and the well-wishers departed. About
50 people stayed the night.
Friday September 20 began late as most people
rolled out of bed around 10:00a.m. Most people
headed back to the building for a bit of breakfast
in the office, which had been turned into a
makeshift kitchen. A punk rock girl named Skye
had taken control and conscripted help in prepar-
ing food for the hungry squatters and homeless.
Breakfast consisted of a hearty stew with bread.
There was plenty of stew and seconds and thirds
were quite welcome.
Around noon, anyone who had anywhere to go
had departed with promises of returning. Those
who had nowhere to go remained and kept a close
watch for cops and security. There was a general
feeling of disbelief that the cops hadn't raided yet.
The squatters who had been there since the
beginning were starting to feel at ease. They had a
roof over their head, food in their belly, and a gen-
eral feeling of comfort that they were not accus-
tomed to.
This was the Woodwards building, an aban-
doned department store with minimal utilities,
which was referred to as home. The rest of the day
passed by uneventfully. Every few seconds there
was the uplifting sound of horns honking in sup-
port as cars drove by on Hastings.
People came and went. Anyone who climbed the
ladders to the second floor was welcomed. By sim-
ply climbing the ladder a statement was being
made, either that one supported the protest itself,
or one was curious to know exactly what was
going on. Either way, it was a positive action.
Regardless of the circumstances that lead a per-
son into homelessness or the rigours of low
income, these people were people and deserved to
be treated with dignity and respect. Providing sup-
port for the less fortunate is the duty of the fortu-
nate.
Around 8:00p.m. dinner was being served. Skye
remained in the kitchen, serving her hearty stew.
Most of the people who left had returned and
emotions were still fairly positive.
People milled about, introductions were made,
and relationships forged. We were one people
looking forward in unity to achieving a common
goal. “United we stand, divided we fall,” was the
catch phrase of the day.
Around 10:00p.m. the debate began again. It
started as a congenial and lively discussion. As
time passed the discussion turned into an
impromptu formation of an emergency govern-
ment. Protesters were divided on some issues.
There were hardliners that wanted to keep the
building, “By any means necessary,” and there
were passive members who wished to stay as long
as possible, but not resist if the police intervened.
An aboriginal collective member, named Teresa,
began accusing people of crimes of racism.
Members of the group began giving testimonials.
The man with the megaphone conch stepped in
and made a motion against racism. The group
accepted the motion, a chorus of acknowledge-
ment resounded throughout the building. A cas-
cade of countless motions followed.
All manner of motions were made. Everything
from having different public relations people rep-
resenting different groups within the squat, to the
motion of a potluck dinner on Sunday.
Committees and sub-committees were being
Edited Text
October 2, 2002
Features
Lord of the Squat
=
the other press
Photos & Story
Brent Morley
OP Contributor
Who's got the conch? The man with the mega-
phone has the conch. The squatters at the old
Woodward's building in the Downtown East Side
attempted a non-violent takeover which began
Saturday September 14 and ended in the early
hours of September 21. Initially, there seemed to
be little support from the public until September
19, when the organizers of the event, primarily the
anti-poverty committee and a group of local
activists, staged a rally on the corner of Hastings
and Abbott. The rally succeeded in drawing
larger numbers of people to the protest. Members
of many local trade unions were present, waving
flags and chanting in favour of the protesters. It
was a very open environment. People of all race,
religion, and creedwere invited to step up to the
podium and speak their mind on the issue of
affordable housing for the poor. NDP party mem-
ber Jennie Kwon was present and gave a moving
speech on the current state of affairs due to the
Liberal government.
A turning point came at approximately
5:00p.m. when the police stated that they would
begin removing people by force if they did not
vacate the premises. This began a procession of
people climbing ladders up to the second floor of
the building where the squatters had made a home
for themselves. Well-wishers in the crowd pur-
chased food products and other supplies from the
local Army and Navy, which were donated to the
cause. The Police presence, consisting of thirty to
forty uniformed officers, stood by, watched and
filmed the procession of people going up to the
second floor.
Five o'clock came and went with no police inter-
vention. After a head-count, it was estimated that
150 people were occupying the second floor of the
building and spirits were high.
The occupants of the second floor then formed
© page 14
a circle complete with a chairperson, where a pas-
sionate debate was in progress. The debate contin-
ued until the early hours of the morning, dis-
cussing such issues as the current low-income
housing crisis, aboriginal rights, the war in Iraq,
and even genetically modified foods. The debate
ended around 2:00a.m., as the squatters retired for
the night, and the well-wishers departed. About
50 people stayed the night.
Friday September 20 began late as most people
rolled out of bed around 10:00a.m. Most people
headed back to the building for a bit of breakfast
in the office, which had been turned into a
makeshift kitchen. A punk rock girl named Skye
had taken control and conscripted help in prepar-
ing food for the hungry squatters and homeless.
Breakfast consisted of a hearty stew with bread.
There was plenty of stew and seconds and thirds
were quite welcome.
Around noon, anyone who had anywhere to go
had departed with promises of returning. Those
who had nowhere to go remained and kept a close
watch for cops and security. There was a general
feeling of disbelief that the cops hadn't raided yet.
The squatters who had been there since the
beginning were starting to feel at ease. They had a
roof over their head, food in their belly, and a gen-
eral feeling of comfort that they were not accus-
tomed to.
This was the Woodwards building, an aban-
doned department store with minimal utilities,
which was referred to as home. The rest of the day
passed by uneventfully. Every few seconds there
was the uplifting sound of horns honking in sup-
port as cars drove by on Hastings.
People came and went. Anyone who climbed the
ladders to the second floor was welcomed. By sim-
ply climbing the ladder a statement was being
made, either that one supported the protest itself,
or one was curious to know exactly what was
going on. Either way, it was a positive action.
Regardless of the circumstances that lead a per-
son into homelessness or the rigours of low
income, these people were people and deserved to
be treated with dignity and respect. Providing sup-
port for the less fortunate is the duty of the fortu-
nate.
Around 8:00p.m. dinner was being served. Skye
remained in the kitchen, serving her hearty stew.
Most of the people who left had returned and
emotions were still fairly positive.
People milled about, introductions were made,
and relationships forged. We were one people
looking forward in unity to achieving a common
goal. “United we stand, divided we fall,” was the
catch phrase of the day.
Around 10:00p.m. the debate began again. It
started as a congenial and lively discussion. As
time passed the discussion turned into an
impromptu formation of an emergency govern-
ment. Protesters were divided on some issues.
There were hardliners that wanted to keep the
building, “By any means necessary,” and there
were passive members who wished to stay as long
as possible, but not resist if the police intervened.
An aboriginal collective member, named Teresa,
began accusing people of crimes of racism.
Members of the group began giving testimonials.
The man with the megaphone conch stepped in
and made a motion against racism. The group
accepted the motion, a chorus of acknowledge-
ment resounded throughout the building. A cas-
cade of countless motions followed.
All manner of motions were made. Everything
from having different public relations people rep-
resenting different groups within the squat, to the
motion of a potluck dinner on Sunday.
Committees and sub-committees were being
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Op-Ed
the other press
Back to School—the Right Choice?
Tamara Billau
OP Contributor
I have spent the majority of my life waiting.
Waiting for the right man, right job and right
diet (not necessarily in that order) to come
along and rescue me from my slump. At thir-
ty-one years of age I am still waiting for all
three.
Any risks I have taken up to this point have
ended badly, very badly. At 18, I fell for the
wrong man and spent the next seven years
attempting to force a commitment on the
poor guy. At 19, I stayed in Ontario when my
parents moved so I could go to university
with my friends. I ended up dropping out
and spending entirely too much time at the
pub. At 25, I followed my parents to BC ina
futile attempt to rectify my earlier poor deci-
sion. I ended up spending three years, seven
months and two weeks working nights in a
poultry plant. Occasionally, I still wake up
screaming from nightmares of being chased
by chickens.
At 28, I finally left the glamorous world of
poultry processing and took a job peddling
videos to the disgruntled public. I spent
another three years there, hating every
moment and dreaming of something better.
Nothing happened, so I decided to finally
stop waiting and do something to change my
life. It took a long time, but I realized that no
one was going to do it for me.
Perhaps because of my dismal history with
taking chances, I am not a risk taker by
nature. Deciding to go back to school was a
monumental decision. I have questioned my
sanity on several occasions since doing this
crazy thing. I mean, what was I thinking? At
least I had a job. Many people were happier
with much less. But I just wasn’t. I had no
choice but to take another gamble or spend
my life in regret.
My first step was determining what to take.
I had finished my degree through distance
education but I needed something practical
that would lead to a decent job. I applied to
two different college programs and was actu-
ally accepted into both.
My first day of college was the scariest day
of my life. Way scarier than the chickens. I
was tempted to just walk out. I didn’t feel I
belonged there at all. It was like I was in dis-
guise, pretending to be a student.
I looked around the room at so many
bright, eager faces and couldn't believe that I
would be spending the next two years with
these strangers. Would I fit in or would I be
the class outcast? Was I really ready for this or
was this going to be another disaster? What if
I couldn't keep up? Everyone looked so calm
and collected. I would later learn that just
about everyone was terrified that day.
Going back to school has not been easy. For
one thing, college instructors actually expect
you to show up for class—quite a new con-
cept compared to university.
Also, my program is way more challenging
than I could have imagined. The social life
and free time I took for granted as a working
drone are just fond memories now.
The biggest challenge of going back to
school has been financial. I’m embarrassed to
admit that I have spent several afternoons
rolling quarters to buy gas for my hour-long
commute to school.
As I start my second year, I wish I could
report that my future looks shiny and bright.
I wish I could brag about the opportunities
that are unfolding before me now.
Unfortunately, going back to school alone
can't change a life completely. It can provide
you with valuable new skills and it may even
lead to some desperately needed confidence-
building, but it’s really just the beginning.
Sometimes I still wonder if I made the right
decision by going back to school. These
doubts occur mostly when I’m overwhelmed
with work or frustrated with an insane assign-
ment or instructor. Most of the time I think I
finally made a good choice. I picture myself
back at the video store or the chicken plant
and I can’t believe that poor, miserable crea-
ture was little old me.
Next year, when my program is finally over,
I may end up exactly where I started. I don’t
like to think that, but it’s possible. There are
no guarantees in life. If that happens, will it
be worth it? Absolutely. I took control of my
life and I’m proud of that. At the very least, I
have hope. How many people can say that?
Cramped closet space?
The Students’ Union’s Pride Collective has some
wonderful solutions. The Pride Collective meets
Wednesdays at 4:00 in the Pride Resource Room
(Room 110 in the Students’ Union Buiding). All
lesbian, gay, bi, transgendered, allied and
questioning students are welcome.
Douglas Students’ Union
Canadian Federation of Students Local 18
"A grear place to have breakfast, lunch or a coffee break.”
the PERKY BEAN
oD 0 COFFEE» BAGELS DESSERTS
ef 5 i cordially invites you to enjoy one
complimentary Menu Irem when
od a second Menu Item of equal or
H
greater value is purchased.
} (Does not include beverages.)
r4 Expires October 31, 2002.
110-1005 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC
@ ms
Edited Text
October 2, 2002
Op-Ed
the other press
Back to School—the Right Choice?
Tamara Billau
OP Contributor
I have spent the majority of my life waiting.
Waiting for the right man, right job and right
diet (not necessarily in that order) to come
along and rescue me from my slump. At thir-
ty-one years of age I am still waiting for all
three.
Any risks I have taken up to this point have
ended badly, very badly. At 18, I fell for the
wrong man and spent the next seven years
attempting to force a commitment on the
poor guy. At 19, I stayed in Ontario when my
parents moved so I could go to university
with my friends. I ended up dropping out
and spending entirely too much time at the
pub. At 25, I followed my parents to BC ina
futile attempt to rectify my earlier poor deci-
sion. I ended up spending three years, seven
months and two weeks working nights in a
poultry plant. Occasionally, I still wake up
screaming from nightmares of being chased
by chickens.
At 28, I finally left the glamorous world of
poultry processing and took a job peddling
videos to the disgruntled public. I spent
another three years there, hating every
moment and dreaming of something better.
Nothing happened, so I decided to finally
stop waiting and do something to change my
life. It took a long time, but I realized that no
one was going to do it for me.
Perhaps because of my dismal history with
taking chances, I am not a risk taker by
nature. Deciding to go back to school was a
monumental decision. I have questioned my
sanity on several occasions since doing this
crazy thing. I mean, what was I thinking? At
least I had a job. Many people were happier
with much less. But I just wasn’t. I had no
choice but to take another gamble or spend
my life in regret.
My first step was determining what to take.
I had finished my degree through distance
education but I needed something practical
that would lead to a decent job. I applied to
two different college programs and was actu-
ally accepted into both.
My first day of college was the scariest day
of my life. Way scarier than the chickens. I
was tempted to just walk out. I didn’t feel I
belonged there at all. It was like I was in dis-
guise, pretending to be a student.
I looked around the room at so many
bright, eager faces and couldn't believe that I
would be spending the next two years with
these strangers. Would I fit in or would I be
the class outcast? Was I really ready for this or
was this going to be another disaster? What if
I couldn't keep up? Everyone looked so calm
and collected. I would later learn that just
about everyone was terrified that day.
Going back to school has not been easy. For
one thing, college instructors actually expect
you to show up for class—quite a new con-
cept compared to university.
Also, my program is way more challenging
than I could have imagined. The social life
and free time I took for granted as a working
drone are just fond memories now.
The biggest challenge of going back to
school has been financial. I’m embarrassed to
admit that I have spent several afternoons
rolling quarters to buy gas for my hour-long
commute to school.
As I start my second year, I wish I could
report that my future looks shiny and bright.
I wish I could brag about the opportunities
that are unfolding before me now.
Unfortunately, going back to school alone
can't change a life completely. It can provide
you with valuable new skills and it may even
lead to some desperately needed confidence-
building, but it’s really just the beginning.
Sometimes I still wonder if I made the right
decision by going back to school. These
doubts occur mostly when I’m overwhelmed
with work or frustrated with an insane assign-
ment or instructor. Most of the time I think I
finally made a good choice. I picture myself
back at the video store or the chicken plant
and I can’t believe that poor, miserable crea-
ture was little old me.
Next year, when my program is finally over,
I may end up exactly where I started. I don’t
like to think that, but it’s possible. There are
no guarantees in life. If that happens, will it
be worth it? Absolutely. I took control of my
life and I’m proud of that. At the very least, I
have hope. How many people can say that?
Cramped closet space?
The Students’ Union’s Pride Collective has some
wonderful solutions. The Pride Collective meets
Wednesdays at 4:00 in the Pride Resource Room
(Room 110 in the Students’ Union Buiding). All
lesbian, gay, bi, transgendered, allied and
questioning students are welcome.
Douglas Students’ Union
Canadian Federation of Students Local 18
"A grear place to have breakfast, lunch or a coffee break.”
the PERKY BEAN
oD 0 COFFEE» BAGELS DESSERTS
ef 5 i cordially invites you to enjoy one
complimentary Menu Irem when
od a second Menu Item of equal or
H
greater value is purchased.
} (Does not include beverages.)
r4 Expires October 31, 2002.
110-1005 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC
@ ms
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Culture
Poetry/Fiction/Essays/etc.
Meeting With A Saint
(Hong Kong Airport, November 3, 1982)
I was standing in line at the Air India baggage check, just watching the people when an old
woman walked by, very tanned and wrinkled with a big nose. She was wearing a sari and shawl,
white with blue trim. She was accompanied by an Indian man in a hard white shirt, sharp black
pants, an Air India tag on his shirt pocket. He was carrying a suitcase. Having some time to kill,
I picked up my pack and followed them. The woman sat down on one of the plastic seats that
line every airport in the world. There was a choice of colours; she chose red. The man put the bag
on the floor beside her and walked away.
I went up to her and kneeled down on the floor and said, “You're Mother Theresa.” Now if
“duh” had been a hip rejoinder in 1982, I think that might have been her response, but she mere-
ly nodded. I didn’t know what else to say, I hadn’t planned to meet Mother Theresa in Hong Kong
Airport; I didn’t have an agenda. Mercifully, she helped me out.
“Is there something you want?”
“Just your blessing,” I replied, figuring that’s what you say to purported saints you meet in
airports.
She paused to look me over, nodded very definitely, then asked, “Where are you going?”
“India.”
“Why?” she asked.
“Tm very interested in Buddhism,” I said. She nodded again. An eternity of silence passed in a
few seconds. Then she said, “Buddhism has no personality. Christ is someone you can have a rela-
tionship with, really get to know.” My turn to nod.
After another moment of silence, she said, “Go to Calcutta; you can work in our houses for the
poor.”
I nodded, said “Okay.”
After yet another eternity under her gaze, she said, “God wants something from you. He wants
something but you're holding onto something. He wants something from you but you won't let
go.” I nodded, trying to look like I had a clue what she was talking about.
An Indian family approached: a man, his wife, and two gorgeous children. The man bent down
and touched each of Mother Theresa’s feet in turn with the fingers of his right hand, and then
touched his forehead. Then he started talking breathlessly. It was Mother Theresa’s turn to nod
again.
I got up quietly, unnoticed I think, and went into the nearest bathroom, found a stall, closed
the door, sat down, and cried and cried until my flight was called.
Bryan Johnson
the other press
Edited Text
October 2, 2002
© page 20
Culture
Poetry/Fiction/Essays/etc.
Meeting With A Saint
(Hong Kong Airport, November 3, 1982)
I was standing in line at the Air India baggage check, just watching the people when an old
woman walked by, very tanned and wrinkled with a big nose. She was wearing a sari and shawl,
white with blue trim. She was accompanied by an Indian man in a hard white shirt, sharp black
pants, an Air India tag on his shirt pocket. He was carrying a suitcase. Having some time to kill,
I picked up my pack and followed them. The woman sat down on one of the plastic seats that
line every airport in the world. There was a choice of colours; she chose red. The man put the bag
on the floor beside her and walked away.
I went up to her and kneeled down on the floor and said, “You're Mother Theresa.” Now if
“duh” had been a hip rejoinder in 1982, I think that might have been her response, but she mere-
ly nodded. I didn’t know what else to say, I hadn’t planned to meet Mother Theresa in Hong Kong
Airport; I didn’t have an agenda. Mercifully, she helped me out.
“Is there something you want?”
“Just your blessing,” I replied, figuring that’s what you say to purported saints you meet in
airports.
She paused to look me over, nodded very definitely, then asked, “Where are you going?”
“India.”
“Why?” she asked.
“Tm very interested in Buddhism,” I said. She nodded again. An eternity of silence passed in a
few seconds. Then she said, “Buddhism has no personality. Christ is someone you can have a rela-
tionship with, really get to know.” My turn to nod.
After another moment of silence, she said, “Go to Calcutta; you can work in our houses for the
poor.”
I nodded, said “Okay.”
After yet another eternity under her gaze, she said, “God wants something from you. He wants
something but you're holding onto something. He wants something from you but you won't let
go.” I nodded, trying to look like I had a clue what she was talking about.
An Indian family approached: a man, his wife, and two gorgeous children. The man bent down
and touched each of Mother Theresa’s feet in turn with the fingers of his right hand, and then
touched his forehead. Then he started talking breathlessly. It was Mother Theresa’s turn to nod
again.
I got up quietly, unnoticed I think, and went into the nearest bathroom, found a stall, closed
the door, sat down, and cried and cried until my flight was called.
Bryan Johnson
the other press
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Culture
Club Review
Studio 54 — The Place to be
Kerry Evans
Culture Editor
Two well-dressed doormen greeted me
when I reached the entrance of the New
Westminster club Studio 54 a few
Thursdays ago. After showing them my ID,
I was led into the club and up the well-lit
mirrored stairway to the welcoming smile
of the coat-check girl. She pleasantly took
my coat and my $6 cover charge and polite-
ly offered “enjoy your night,” which I
planned to do. Music of Top 40 and hip
hop, spun by DJ Jesse, filled my ears as I
entered the main room of the club. I made
my way to the bar and ordered a drink.
Wow, drinks are cheap on Thursday nights,
highballs on special for $1 and some cheap
shooter specials. Now this is what I like to
see—student-friendly prices.
The dance floor, which is located in the
middle of the main room, was crowded
with sweaty partygoers getting their groove
on. A good time was being had by all. Some
more relaxed guests opted to chill in the
cozy booths to nurse their drinks, while
others huddled around the pool tables.
Thursday nights have a slow start but once
it gets going there is fun to be had. Studio
54 is one of the very few clubs where you
wont get attitude from the staff. They have
come a long way since they opened and
have put together a staff devoted to making
your night out the best it can be.
Studio 54 has only been opened since the
summer of 2000, but it has taken the
Lower Mainland by storm. They have cor-
nered the market with their two rooms,
cheap drinks, hospitable staff and comfort-
able environment. So dress to impress and
meet me at Studio 54.
Anime Review
Love, War, and Giant Robots?
Martian Successor Nadesico
Complete Chronicles
Released By: ADV Films
Running time: 650 Minutes
Release Date: 09/24/2002
Nick Hogg
OP Contributor
For those of you who like everything in
a box, that’s exactly what you get here,
all 26 episodes of Martian Successor
Nadesico, 6 DVDs in one large DVD
case. The thing that sets this series apart
from previous anime DVD box sets is
the fact that this is not six DVDs in a
large cardboard box like usual; instead,
it's packaged in a large special DVD case
which is about three and a half DVD
cases thick. This basically translates into
a saving in shelf space, and makes it
much easier to pop a surprise marathon
on an unsuspecting friend.
The video quality in Nadesico is good,
except for the fact that the first three
episodes are a little soft for the DVD
format. The sound is mixed in the tradi-
tional 2-channel stereo mix in both
English and Japanese. It’s nothing spec-
tacular, but it gets the job done. The
menus are very simple; again, nothing
special to look at, and are merely a pic-
ture of the cast with the various available
selections. The extras are varied, seeing
as there are six separate DVDs. The first
disc contains translation notes, character
bios, and clean open and _ close
sequences. After the first disc, it’s mostly
just character bios on each disc, and by
the fifth disc the extras have all but dis-
appeared.
This is basically an action comedy with
bits of other genres mixed in at times
when the story calls for it. The Mars
colony has been wiped out by the Jovian
Lizards, and the earth's space fleet has all
but been destroyed. We have our giant
robot pilot that is also a ship’s cook, the
captain who is a ditz, an anti-social child
prodigy, and an unlicensed engineer
who was rejected from MIT 17 times.
Earth suffers constant Jovian attacks,
and no end of the war is in sight. Enter
Nergal Heavy Industries. They are
downright disgusted with the way the
the other press
military is running this war, so they
build the High Mobile Battleship
Nadesico, earth’s most powerful weapon.
They proceed to get the best of the best
for this crew, but sometimes the best are
a bit eccentric. So that means earth’s
most powerful weapon and only hope of
winning this war are put in the hands of
the largest bunch of misfits ever assem-
bled. The residents of the Nadesico actu-
ally watch an anime that I found very
interesting, called Genkigengar 3, which
basically looks like a cross between
Getter Robo, and Battle of the Planets.
Nadesico is an enjoyable series to
watch, with lots of comedy. It gets seri-
ous when it needs to, and the characters
are well-developed, in depth and inter-
esting. This is an excellent series from
start to finish, and it’s one not to be
missed. And since it’s.in the form of one
series, one package, ADV has made it
easy to “Get to know the Nadesico”.
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October 2, 2002
Culture
Club Review
Studio 54 — The Place to be
Kerry Evans
Culture Editor
Two well-dressed doormen greeted me
when I reached the entrance of the New
Westminster club Studio 54 a few
Thursdays ago. After showing them my ID,
I was led into the club and up the well-lit
mirrored stairway to the welcoming smile
of the coat-check girl. She pleasantly took
my coat and my $6 cover charge and polite-
ly offered “enjoy your night,” which I
planned to do. Music of Top 40 and hip
hop, spun by DJ Jesse, filled my ears as I
entered the main room of the club. I made
my way to the bar and ordered a drink.
Wow, drinks are cheap on Thursday nights,
highballs on special for $1 and some cheap
shooter specials. Now this is what I like to
see—student-friendly prices.
The dance floor, which is located in the
middle of the main room, was crowded
with sweaty partygoers getting their groove
on. A good time was being had by all. Some
more relaxed guests opted to chill in the
cozy booths to nurse their drinks, while
others huddled around the pool tables.
Thursday nights have a slow start but once
it gets going there is fun to be had. Studio
54 is one of the very few clubs where you
wont get attitude from the staff. They have
come a long way since they opened and
have put together a staff devoted to making
your night out the best it can be.
Studio 54 has only been opened since the
summer of 2000, but it has taken the
Lower Mainland by storm. They have cor-
nered the market with their two rooms,
cheap drinks, hospitable staff and comfort-
able environment. So dress to impress and
meet me at Studio 54.
Anime Review
Love, War, and Giant Robots?
Martian Successor Nadesico
Complete Chronicles
Released By: ADV Films
Running time: 650 Minutes
Release Date: 09/24/2002
Nick Hogg
OP Contributor
For those of you who like everything in
a box, that’s exactly what you get here,
all 26 episodes of Martian Successor
Nadesico, 6 DVDs in one large DVD
case. The thing that sets this series apart
from previous anime DVD box sets is
the fact that this is not six DVDs in a
large cardboard box like usual; instead,
it's packaged in a large special DVD case
which is about three and a half DVD
cases thick. This basically translates into
a saving in shelf space, and makes it
much easier to pop a surprise marathon
on an unsuspecting friend.
The video quality in Nadesico is good,
except for the fact that the first three
episodes are a little soft for the DVD
format. The sound is mixed in the tradi-
tional 2-channel stereo mix in both
English and Japanese. It’s nothing spec-
tacular, but it gets the job done. The
menus are very simple; again, nothing
special to look at, and are merely a pic-
ture of the cast with the various available
selections. The extras are varied, seeing
as there are six separate DVDs. The first
disc contains translation notes, character
bios, and clean open and _ close
sequences. After the first disc, it’s mostly
just character bios on each disc, and by
the fifth disc the extras have all but dis-
appeared.
This is basically an action comedy with
bits of other genres mixed in at times
when the story calls for it. The Mars
colony has been wiped out by the Jovian
Lizards, and the earth's space fleet has all
but been destroyed. We have our giant
robot pilot that is also a ship’s cook, the
captain who is a ditz, an anti-social child
prodigy, and an unlicensed engineer
who was rejected from MIT 17 times.
Earth suffers constant Jovian attacks,
and no end of the war is in sight. Enter
Nergal Heavy Industries. They are
downright disgusted with the way the
the other press
military is running this war, so they
build the High Mobile Battleship
Nadesico, earth’s most powerful weapon.
They proceed to get the best of the best
for this crew, but sometimes the best are
a bit eccentric. So that means earth’s
most powerful weapon and only hope of
winning this war are put in the hands of
the largest bunch of misfits ever assem-
bled. The residents of the Nadesico actu-
ally watch an anime that I found very
interesting, called Genkigengar 3, which
basically looks like a cross between
Getter Robo, and Battle of the Planets.
Nadesico is an enjoyable series to
watch, with lots of comedy. It gets seri-
ous when it needs to, and the characters
are well-developed, in depth and inter-
esting. This is an excellent series from
start to finish, and it’s one not to be
missed. And since it’s.in the form of one
series, one package, ADV has made it
easy to “Get to know the Nadesico”.
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Jennifer Aikman Look
broadeyeview@hotmail.com
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Jordan Cripps
desportseditor@yahoo.ca
Assistant Sports Editor
Neill Jeffrey
Proofreaders
Carla Elm
Dawn-Louise Mcleod
Production
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Gerard Then
op_production@graphic-designer.com
Graphic Design/Production Manager
Trevor Hargreaves
bunkmedia@hotmail.com
Photography
Rea Harasemljuk
ophoto@shaw.ca
Devon Lewis
Information Systems
Pierre Florendo
pyok@shaw.ca
Advertising Manager
Zahra Jamal
Promotions
Hugo Monge
solverde@yahoo.com
Bookkeeper
Ali Jamal
alijamal66@hotmail.com
Astrology
Odin Zavier
schoolofthoth@yahoo.com
Columnists
Dawn-Louise Mcleod
iconclastcom@yahoo.ca
Jennifer Aikman Look
broadeyeview@hotmail.com
Website
Tom Mellish
mosse68@hortmail.com
Cartoonist
J.J. McCullough
wart_manu@yahoo.com
Contributors
Tom Mellish, Bryan Johnson, Nick Hogg, Tamara
Billau, Heather Barnes, Shannon Boisvert, Rea
Harasemljuk, Michelle Juurlink, Brent Morley, and
Sarah Gignac
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Room 1020-700 Royal Avenue,
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3... Naomi Klein Speaks about the Future
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4... The Squat Lives On
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5... Marijuana Debate Rages on in Ottawa
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6... Broad’s Eye View
6... Wish List
7... Upselling Update
7... MAILBAG RE: Quit Upselling Me
8... Back to School - the Right Choice
9... Editorial Cartoon
9... Science Matters
10... The Other Press Opinion Poll
10... The Third Degree
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11... Mnemonics: Study by Association
12... Keeping Your Heart Stress Free
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autonomous student newspaper.
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summer.
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22... Campus Characters
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‘Cartoon
J.J. McCullough
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Klizabeth and Philip
October 2, 2002
visit Iqaluit, Nunavut
7 of JT td
PRESENTING: _
YOUR QUEEN!
Science Matters
We’ve heard this story before
David Suzuki
The other night while I was watching television, an
ad came on for an auto company boasting about the
effectiveness of air bags and how it was one of the
leading companies concerned with safety. I sat up.
Wait, didn’t the auto industry lobby fight air bags
with everything they had? And why does this sound
so familiar?
Years ago, we did a program on The Nature of
Things about air bags. This was before they were
actually in any cars but had undergone years of test-
ing. Ralph Nader was riveting in his interview as he
explained how air bags were a cost-effective way of
saving lives and reducing injuries. The response of
the automobile industry shocked me—all out oppo-
sition—even though their own data showed that
thousands of lives would be saved. Today, those same
companies have the gall to boast of their safety
achievements.
I’m old enough now to remember similar prob-
lems decades back. I remember when people began
to press for better air standards in Sudbury, Ontario,
at a time when the city resembled a moonscape. The
company responsible for killing all the vegetation,
Inco, thundered that reducing emissions would lead
to bankruptcy and they would have to shut the plant
down. Years later, when Inco was forced to accept
higher standards mandated by government, they not
only found ways to reduce emissions, but to actual-
ly make money with the residues they captured and
the new emissions technology they could sell. In
addition, they garnered huge PR benefits by boast-
ing of the greenery returned to Sudbury thanks to
the company’s “ecological concerns.”
And who could forget the tobacco industry? We all
know about that industry's lying, deliberate decep-
tion, PR spins, junk science and cover-ups about the
health effects of smoking. Two years ago, the World
Health Organization (WHO) released a report doc-
umenting in detail how the industry had been
secretly working to discredit WHO's efforts to
reduce smoking and educate citizens in the develop-
ing world about smoking’s effect on health.
We need to remember the historical response of
industry lobby groups to the need for change as we
witness the outrageous tantrums by the oil industry
lobby and Alberta Premier Ralph Klein to the prime
minister's commitment to ratify the Kyoto Protocol
on global warming. Let’s look at the Protocol this
way: Health Canada statistics indicate that air pollu-
tion, much of it coming from burning fossil fuels,
prematurely kills up to 16,000 Canadians a year.
There are all kinds of technologies to reduce those
emissions immediately and at acceptable economic
costs, which would mean thousands of lives could be
saved annually. By bellyaching, dissembling and
delaying, the oil industry and their supporters like
Mr. Klein and the Alliance's Stephen Harper are
essentially telling us that we should allow further
deaths because corporate profits are more important.
Time after time, we have been faced with a prob-
lem in dire need of a solution—from the effects of
cigarette smoking to deaths in automobile accidents,
to global warming. And time after time, industry
lobby groups have said that catastrophe would be
the result if solutions were adopted. Well, guess
what? After new standards were enacted to protect
David Suzuki
the public, the sun still rose and the economy still
chugged along just fine. Tobacco continues to flour-
ish and the automobile industry posted record prof-
its in 2000.
Maximizing profits at the expense of human and
environmental health is not a God-given right.
Government's role is supposed to be to set standards
that benefit all, not just a few powerful industries.
Yet Premier Klein is about to embark on a taxpayer-
funded multi-million dollar ad campaign against
Kyoto, even though polls show the majority of
Canadians, including Albertans, support the treaty.
Think about that when you see those ads. Better yet,
think about air bags and tobacco.
To discuss this topic with others, visit the
discussion forum at .
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the other press
Op-Ed
Editorial
‘Cartoon
J.J. McCullough
- OP Cartoonist
Klizabeth and Philip
October 2, 2002
visit Iqaluit, Nunavut
7 of JT td
PRESENTING: _
YOUR QUEEN!
Science Matters
We’ve heard this story before
David Suzuki
The other night while I was watching television, an
ad came on for an auto company boasting about the
effectiveness of air bags and how it was one of the
leading companies concerned with safety. I sat up.
Wait, didn’t the auto industry lobby fight air bags
with everything they had? And why does this sound
so familiar?
Years ago, we did a program on The Nature of
Things about air bags. This was before they were
actually in any cars but had undergone years of test-
ing. Ralph Nader was riveting in his interview as he
explained how air bags were a cost-effective way of
saving lives and reducing injuries. The response of
the automobile industry shocked me—all out oppo-
sition—even though their own data showed that
thousands of lives would be saved. Today, those same
companies have the gall to boast of their safety
achievements.
I’m old enough now to remember similar prob-
lems decades back. I remember when people began
to press for better air standards in Sudbury, Ontario,
at a time when the city resembled a moonscape. The
company responsible for killing all the vegetation,
Inco, thundered that reducing emissions would lead
to bankruptcy and they would have to shut the plant
down. Years later, when Inco was forced to accept
higher standards mandated by government, they not
only found ways to reduce emissions, but to actual-
ly make money with the residues they captured and
the new emissions technology they could sell. In
addition, they garnered huge PR benefits by boast-
ing of the greenery returned to Sudbury thanks to
the company’s “ecological concerns.”
And who could forget the tobacco industry? We all
know about that industry's lying, deliberate decep-
tion, PR spins, junk science and cover-ups about the
health effects of smoking. Two years ago, the World
Health Organization (WHO) released a report doc-
umenting in detail how the industry had been
secretly working to discredit WHO's efforts to
reduce smoking and educate citizens in the develop-
ing world about smoking’s effect on health.
We need to remember the historical response of
industry lobby groups to the need for change as we
witness the outrageous tantrums by the oil industry
lobby and Alberta Premier Ralph Klein to the prime
minister's commitment to ratify the Kyoto Protocol
on global warming. Let’s look at the Protocol this
way: Health Canada statistics indicate that air pollu-
tion, much of it coming from burning fossil fuels,
prematurely kills up to 16,000 Canadians a year.
There are all kinds of technologies to reduce those
emissions immediately and at acceptable economic
costs, which would mean thousands of lives could be
saved annually. By bellyaching, dissembling and
delaying, the oil industry and their supporters like
Mr. Klein and the Alliance's Stephen Harper are
essentially telling us that we should allow further
deaths because corporate profits are more important.
Time after time, we have been faced with a prob-
lem in dire need of a solution—from the effects of
cigarette smoking to deaths in automobile accidents,
to global warming. And time after time, industry
lobby groups have said that catastrophe would be
the result if solutions were adopted. Well, guess
what? After new standards were enacted to protect
David Suzuki
the public, the sun still rose and the economy still
chugged along just fine. Tobacco continues to flour-
ish and the automobile industry posted record prof-
its in 2000.
Maximizing profits at the expense of human and
environmental health is not a God-given right.
Government's role is supposed to be to set standards
that benefit all, not just a few powerful industries.
Yet Premier Klein is about to embark on a taxpayer-
funded multi-million dollar ad campaign against
Kyoto, even though polls show the majority of
Canadians, including Albertans, support the treaty.
Think about that when you see those ads. Better yet,
think about air bags and tobacco.
To discuss this topic with others, visit the
discussion forum at .
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Jordan Cripps
Sports Editor ;
I consider myself an athlete with a disability
(although I must admit that my athletic side has
recently been on hiatus). I was born needing to use
a wheelchair. This has had an impact on the sports
that I am able to play. From an early age, I developed
an interest in hockey, and because I wasn’t able to
play ice hockey I settled on playing street hockey
almost every day, developing a strong wrist shot and
an uncanny ability to annoy opposition goalies.
Eventually, I realized that I needed to find more of
an outlet for my interest in hockey. I had a couple of
friends who told me about this sport that they had
discovered. It was called sledge hockey. From the
first time I slid out on the ice, 1 was hooked.
Sledge hockey was created during the 1970’s when
a Swedish hockey team was involved in a plane
crash, leaving many of the players paralysed. When
they realized that they missed the game, they tried to
come up with some way to play. Someone came up
with the idea of attaching skate blades to the bottom
of a toboggan and the game of sledge hockey was
born. Players sat on the sledges (as they became
known) and used sawed-off hockey sticks with sharp
picks at the bottom to move around the ice.
For me, it was a revelation. It had all of the key
attributes of hockey. It was fast-paced, competitive
Don't like seeing white space? _ Neither do we. We would like to sales as 5 closely t
College students, but to do this, we need some help. I would like to encourage anyone who has an interest in sports
(or if you don't, tell people why) to submit their stories to me. If anyone attends a Royal's game and would be int
ested in submitting a write-up Please contact me. I would like to send out a special invitation to any Royal's athl
who would be interested in writing about their experiences as a college athlete to get in touch with me. Finally
you've got anything you would like to say that falls into the category of sports or recreation, please do so. Artic
be submitted to me at desportseditor@yahoo.ca. For more information on submissions es please see pi
and, most importantly, there was an abundance of
violence. For the first time, I could pretend that I
was in the NHL, a dream shared by almost every
Canadian kid. The feeling I had as I first skated
around the rink was one of total elation and I felt
like I had found a place where I truly belonged. As I
watched my teammates flying around me, I mar-
velled as one of my friends fired a puck into the top
corner of the net. Snaring a puck with my stick, I
decided to take my first shot on goal. It went about
2 feet and came to a complete stop. How could he
have done that? Why couldn't I? I grabbed a puck
and fired it again and again, willing the damn puck
to rise off the ice. It didn’t.
Earlier, I said that one of the things that interested
me immediately about sledge hockey were the vio-
lent collisions that happened with alarming regular-
ity. In one of my first scrimmages I was chasing a
puck that had been shot into the corner, trying to
beat the defenseman to the puck. I had forgotten
that this particular player had yet to master the skill
of stopping his sledge and quickly found myself
driven face first into the boards. I wasn’t hurt; rather,
I felt that I had lived another dream, taking the first
bodycheck of what I imagined would be a long
career in sledge hockey.
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possible the attitude of Dot
Unfortunately, I was never very good. I did man-
age to occasionally imitate that player who had lift-
ed the puck into the top corner of the net. My
crowning achievement was a game in which five dif-
ferent pucks bounced off me and into the goal. The
goalie I was shooting on was my dad so maybe he let
a few of them go in, or maybe one of my shots was
the one responsible for breaking one of his fingers.
Although I enjoyed the game for what it was, I think
that it also allowed me to live the childhood dream
of possibly making it to the NHL.
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Jordan melting the ice
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Jordan Cripps
Sports Editor ;
I consider myself an athlete with a disability
(although I must admit that my athletic side has
recently been on hiatus). I was born needing to use
a wheelchair. This has had an impact on the sports
that I am able to play. From an early age, I developed
an interest in hockey, and because I wasn’t able to
play ice hockey I settled on playing street hockey
almost every day, developing a strong wrist shot and
an uncanny ability to annoy opposition goalies.
Eventually, I realized that I needed to find more of
an outlet for my interest in hockey. I had a couple of
friends who told me about this sport that they had
discovered. It was called sledge hockey. From the
first time I slid out on the ice, 1 was hooked.
Sledge hockey was created during the 1970’s when
a Swedish hockey team was involved in a plane
crash, leaving many of the players paralysed. When
they realized that they missed the game, they tried to
come up with some way to play. Someone came up
with the idea of attaching skate blades to the bottom
of a toboggan and the game of sledge hockey was
born. Players sat on the sledges (as they became
known) and used sawed-off hockey sticks with sharp
picks at the bottom to move around the ice.
For me, it was a revelation. It had all of the key
attributes of hockey. It was fast-paced, competitive
Don't like seeing white space? _ Neither do we. We would like to sales as 5 closely t
College students, but to do this, we need some help. I would like to encourage anyone who has an interest in sports
(or if you don't, tell people why) to submit their stories to me. If anyone attends a Royal's game and would be int
ested in submitting a write-up Please contact me. I would like to send out a special invitation to any Royal's athl
who would be interested in writing about their experiences as a college athlete to get in touch with me. Finally
you've got anything you would like to say that falls into the category of sports or recreation, please do so. Artic
be submitted to me at desportseditor@yahoo.ca. For more information on submissions es please see pi
and, most importantly, there was an abundance of
violence. For the first time, I could pretend that I
was in the NHL, a dream shared by almost every
Canadian kid. The feeling I had as I first skated
around the rink was one of total elation and I felt
like I had found a place where I truly belonged. As I
watched my teammates flying around me, I mar-
velled as one of my friends fired a puck into the top
corner of the net. Snaring a puck with my stick, I
decided to take my first shot on goal. It went about
2 feet and came to a complete stop. How could he
have done that? Why couldn't I? I grabbed a puck
and fired it again and again, willing the damn puck
to rise off the ice. It didn’t.
Earlier, I said that one of the things that interested
me immediately about sledge hockey were the vio-
lent collisions that happened with alarming regular-
ity. In one of my first scrimmages I was chasing a
puck that had been shot into the corner, trying to
beat the defenseman to the puck. I had forgotten
that this particular player had yet to master the skill
of stopping his sledge and quickly found myself
driven face first into the boards. I wasn’t hurt; rather,
I felt that I had lived another dream, taking the first
bodycheck of what I imagined would be a long
career in sledge hockey.
fi Plea For Submissions
Jordan Cripps
possible the attitude of Dot
Unfortunately, I was never very good. I did man-
age to occasionally imitate that player who had lift-
ed the puck into the top corner of the net. My
crowning achievement was a game in which five dif-
ferent pucks bounced off me and into the goal. The
goalie I was shooting on was my dad so maybe he let
a few of them go in, or maybe one of my shots was
the one responsible for breaking one of his fingers.
Although I enjoyed the game for what it was, I think
that it also allowed me to live the childhood dream
of possibly making it to the NHL.
li A
Jordan melting the ice
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Kerry Evans
Culture Editor
Douglas College Events
Noon at New West presents
Standing Wave (New Music
Ensemble)
Inchuding Francois Houle,
clarinet; Rebecca Whitling,
violin; Peggy Lee, cello;
Marguerite Witvoet, piano.
Emergency Evacuations-How
to Conduct Yourself in a Fire
David Lam Campus
Lecture Hall
October 8th, 12:00-2:00p.m.
Register by calling (604) 527-
5440.
Personal Safety—Instructs peo-
ple on such things as what to
do when you see something
suspicious, what to do if you
are confronted by an intruder
and tips on avoiding danger-
ous situations.
David Lam Campus
Room A2050
October 8th, 12:00—2:00p.m.
Register by calling (604) 527-
5440.
Gallery Events
Dempsey Bob: The art goes
back to the stories.
This event features photo-
graphs and text, including
Tahltan-Tlingit artist
Dempsey Bob's most recent
bronze sculptures.
UBC Museum of
Anthropology
Call (604) 822-5087 for
more information.
Journey from Trash to
Treasure
Surrey Art Gallery
October 6th from
1:00—4:00p.m.
Registration code: 153014
Call (604) 501-5566 for tick-
et information
Colours of the City Series
Exploring the colours of both
historic and contemporary
city buildings.
Vancouver Museum
October 3rd—Sth
Pre-registration is required.
Call (604) 291-5100.
Won Ju Lim
Elysian Field North
Vancouver Art Gallery
Opening October 4th, 7:00-
9:00p.m.
October 5th-January 12th
Call (604) 662-4700 for
more information.
Tom Thomson: Multiple
Perspectives
Vancouver Art Gallery
October 5th—January 5th
Concerts
Neil Diamond
Performing hits from his lat-
est CD, Three Chord Opera
GM Place
October 4th at 8:00p.m.
Tickets available through
Ticketmaster.
Doves
Performing hits from their
album The Last Broadcast.
Commodore Ballroom
October 4th at 9:30p.m.
Tickets available at Highlife,
Zulu, Noize! Records and
Ticketmaster.
The Gossip
With guests A Luna Red and
the Nons.
Royal Hotel
October 5th
Tickets available at Zulu,
Scratch, Noize! and Teenage
Rampage Records.
Musical Events
SAFA
Jazz ensemble
Vancouver East Cultural
Centre
October 9th at 8:00p.m.
Cedar Walton
Jazz pianist and composer.
Capilano College Performing
Arts Theatre
October 4th at 8:00p.m.
Call (604) 990-7810 for
more information.
The Whitely Brothers
Performances of folk, blues,
jazz, swing, and jug-band
music.
Capilano College Performing
Arts Theatre
October 5th at 8:00p.m.
Call (604) 990-7810 for
more information.
Hugh Fraser Quintet
The Juno Award-winning
trombonist—pianist Fraser
leads his jazz quintet.
Wheelhouse Theatre
October 5th
Call (604) 536-8333 for
more information.
Standing Wave Concert
Series
Concert #1 — Featuring guest
violist Reginald Quiring.
Vancouver East Cultural
Centre
October 6th
Tickets available through
Ticketmaster.
Vancouver Recital Society
Simon Trpceski on piano.
Chan Centre
October 6th, 3:00p.m.
Call (604) 602-0363 for tick-
et information.
Literary Events
Cold Reading Series
Anza Club
Ongoing Thursdays
Bukowski’s
Tales of Ordinary Madness
Spoken word (yelled-spilled-
slurred-word).
1447 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver
Every Tuesday at 9:00p.m.
Call (604) 214-1348 for
more information.
Richmond Writers’ Group
A group supportive of writers
welcomes attendance.
Richmond Cultural Center
Every second and fourth
Tuesday of the month from
7:00—9:00p.m.
Vancouver Public Library
Readings
“Your weekly appointment
with muses.”
Wednesdays at 2p.m.
Workshop Meetings
West End Writers’ Club
Barclay Manor (1447
Barclay)
Meetings held the first three
Tuesdays of the month at
7:00p.m.
Bring extra copies of your
work if you would like it to
be critiqued.
Theatre Events
The Last Adam
By Vittorio Rossi
Waterfront Theatre on
Granville Island
October 3rd-12th
Tickets available at the
Festival House Box Office
(604) 257-0366
Hamlet
By William Shakespeare
Presentation House Theatre
October 2nd-19th at
8:00p.m. and matinees at
12:30p.m.
Call (604) 990-3474.
Ron Chambers Respectable
Firehall Arts Centre
October 4th—27th
Call (604) 689-0926 for tick-
et information.
Proof
By David Auburn
Vancouver Playhouse
October 5th-November 2nd
Call (604) 873-3311 for
more information.
Misc.
MEC Gear Swap and
Summer Rental Sell-off.
The MEC will sell your used
gear for you.
Iron Workers’ Hall (2415
Columbia Street, Vancouver).
Bring the stuff you want to
sell to Mountain Equipment
Co-op on October 4th and
5th.
The event will be held on
Sunday, October 6th from
10:30a.m.—1:30p.m.
© page 16
Edited Text
Kerry Evans
Culture Editor
Douglas College Events
Noon at New West presents
Standing Wave (New Music
Ensemble)
Inchuding Francois Houle,
clarinet; Rebecca Whitling,
violin; Peggy Lee, cello;
Marguerite Witvoet, piano.
Emergency Evacuations-How
to Conduct Yourself in a Fire
David Lam Campus
Lecture Hall
October 8th, 12:00-2:00p.m.
Register by calling (604) 527-
5440.
Personal Safety—Instructs peo-
ple on such things as what to
do when you see something
suspicious, what to do if you
are confronted by an intruder
and tips on avoiding danger-
ous situations.
David Lam Campus
Room A2050
October 8th, 12:00—2:00p.m.
Register by calling (604) 527-
5440.
Gallery Events
Dempsey Bob: The art goes
back to the stories.
This event features photo-
graphs and text, including
Tahltan-Tlingit artist
Dempsey Bob's most recent
bronze sculptures.
UBC Museum of
Anthropology
Call (604) 822-5087 for
more information.
Journey from Trash to
Treasure
Surrey Art Gallery
October 6th from
1:00—4:00p.m.
Registration code: 153014
Call (604) 501-5566 for tick-
et information
Colours of the City Series
Exploring the colours of both
historic and contemporary
city buildings.
Vancouver Museum
October 3rd—Sth
Pre-registration is required.
Call (604) 291-5100.
Won Ju Lim
Elysian Field North
Vancouver Art Gallery
Opening October 4th, 7:00-
9:00p.m.
October 5th-January 12th
Call (604) 662-4700 for
more information.
Tom Thomson: Multiple
Perspectives
Vancouver Art Gallery
October 5th—January 5th
Concerts
Neil Diamond
Performing hits from his lat-
est CD, Three Chord Opera
GM Place
October 4th at 8:00p.m.
Tickets available through
Ticketmaster.
Doves
Performing hits from their
album The Last Broadcast.
Commodore Ballroom
October 4th at 9:30p.m.
Tickets available at Highlife,
Zulu, Noize! Records and
Ticketmaster.
The Gossip
With guests A Luna Red and
the Nons.
Royal Hotel
October 5th
Tickets available at Zulu,
Scratch, Noize! and Teenage
Rampage Records.
Musical Events
SAFA
Jazz ensemble
Vancouver East Cultural
Centre
October 9th at 8:00p.m.
Cedar Walton
Jazz pianist and composer.
Capilano College Performing
Arts Theatre
October 4th at 8:00p.m.
Call (604) 990-7810 for
more information.
The Whitely Brothers
Performances of folk, blues,
jazz, swing, and jug-band
music.
Capilano College Performing
Arts Theatre
October 5th at 8:00p.m.
Call (604) 990-7810 for
more information.
Hugh Fraser Quintet
The Juno Award-winning
trombonist—pianist Fraser
leads his jazz quintet.
Wheelhouse Theatre
October 5th
Call (604) 536-8333 for
more information.
Standing Wave Concert
Series
Concert #1 — Featuring guest
violist Reginald Quiring.
Vancouver East Cultural
Centre
October 6th
Tickets available through
Ticketmaster.
Vancouver Recital Society
Simon Trpceski on piano.
Chan Centre
October 6th, 3:00p.m.
Call (604) 602-0363 for tick-
et information.
Literary Events
Cold Reading Series
Anza Club
Ongoing Thursdays
Bukowski’s
Tales of Ordinary Madness
Spoken word (yelled-spilled-
slurred-word).
1447 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver
Every Tuesday at 9:00p.m.
Call (604) 214-1348 for
more information.
Richmond Writers’ Group
A group supportive of writers
welcomes attendance.
Richmond Cultural Center
Every second and fourth
Tuesday of the month from
7:00—9:00p.m.
Vancouver Public Library
Readings
“Your weekly appointment
with muses.”
Wednesdays at 2p.m.
Workshop Meetings
West End Writers’ Club
Barclay Manor (1447
Barclay)
Meetings held the first three
Tuesdays of the month at
7:00p.m.
Bring extra copies of your
work if you would like it to
be critiqued.
Theatre Events
The Last Adam
By Vittorio Rossi
Waterfront Theatre on
Granville Island
October 3rd-12th
Tickets available at the
Festival House Box Office
(604) 257-0366
Hamlet
By William Shakespeare
Presentation House Theatre
October 2nd-19th at
8:00p.m. and matinees at
12:30p.m.
Call (604) 990-3474.
Ron Chambers Respectable
Firehall Arts Centre
October 4th—27th
Call (604) 689-0926 for tick-
et information.
Proof
By David Auburn
Vancouver Playhouse
October 5th-November 2nd
Call (604) 873-3311 for
more information.
Misc.
MEC Gear Swap and
Summer Rental Sell-off.
The MEC will sell your used
gear for you.
Iron Workers’ Hall (2415
Columbia Street, Vancouver).
Bring the stuff you want to
sell to Mountain Equipment
Co-op on October 4th and
5th.
The event will be held on
Sunday, October 6th from
10:30a.m.—1:30p.m.
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News
October 2, 2002
Marijuana Debate Rages on in Ottawa
fidam Grachnik
Ottawa Bureau
OTTAWA (CUP)—Canadian adults may soon be legally
entitled to “blaze”, “smoke up” or “hit up the phat chron-
ic” if a report tabled by the Canadian Senate is accepted
and passed into law.
The report, released by the Senate Special Committee
on Illegal Drugs, calls for the legalization of marijuana.
“Judges, lawyers, college students [and] brain surgeons.
Everyone smokes marijuana,” said senator and committee
member Tommy Banks. “Putting someone in jail for sim-
ply having a joint in their pocket is wrong.”
The report has triggered intense debate and staunch
criticism from many MPs.
“It's plain absurd,” said Randy White, Canadian
Alliance MP and vice-president of the House of
Commons committee on the non-medical use of drugs.
“Two of the 11 findings were irresponsible. It’s a quan-
p from where we are today. We would be the only
ry to do this...and that should tell you something.”
he extensive 600-page report concludes that, “only
ausing demonstrable harm to others should
ibited: illegal trafficking, selling to young people
der the age of 16 and impaired driving.”
“—,. “Penalties for trafficking should skyrocket,” Banks said.
, “[You should] be put in jail and throw away the key.”
The report also recommends amnesty for “any person
convicted of possession of cannabis under current or past
legislation.”
“Why was marijuana ever criminalized?” asked Banks,
about the 1923 Opium and Drug act, which criminalized
cannabis.
“In retrospee
nalizing it i
there was no rational reason for crimi-
first place,” he added, admitting to hav-
arijuana once, at a jazz concert in 1957.
the committee is condoning the use of mar-
e spend hundreds of millions of dollars saying
committee saying outright, it’s
okay to smoke marijuana,” he said.
Banks vehemently disagrees with this position.
“Nobody is encouraging use [of] drugs,” he said.
“Drugs are bad and don’t do you any good. [But] putting
morality aside, prohibition doesn’t work.”
“You're living in some other place if you think prohibi-
tion laws are keeping drugs away,” he said.
The Marijuana Party, whose mandate is to demonstrate
the social advantages to ending cannabis prohibition,
welcomes the news.
“Tm happy,” said Marc-Boris St-Maurie, leader of the
Marijuana Party. “[I’m] impressed with how far the
Senate Committee went. They used explicit strong
words.”
“Senators have given the marijuana party our platform
for the next election,” St-Maurice added.
The report recommends the government set up preven-
tion programs and “adopt an integrated policy on the
risks and harmful effects of psychoactive substances.” It
also recommends that the Marijuana Medical Access reg-
ulations be changed.
“Present medicinal marijuana provisions are not effec-
tive and must be revised to provide greater access for
those in need,” the report observed.
Banks, who supports marijuana use for medicinal pur-
poses, is optimistic about seeing the report become a real-
ity:
“This has to be dealt with at all orders of government.
It can be done with only one order,” he said, adding that
marijuana should be controlled by the provinces.
“Fairly soon we'll see decriminalization,” he said.
White, on the other hand, believes we'll never see mar-
ijuana legalized.
“It's not going to happen,” he said. “The [report] is not
going to get out of there [House of Commons], believe
me.
ANY FOOT-
LONG
SUB
74 - 84th Street
New Westminster
Tel: 522-7823
Fax: 517-8795
(In front of Douglas College)
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Big in Size, SUB
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customer per visit.
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October 2, 2002
Marijuana Debate Rages on in Ottawa
fidam Grachnik
Ottawa Bureau
OTTAWA (CUP)—Canadian adults may soon be legally
entitled to “blaze”, “smoke up” or “hit up the phat chron-
ic” if a report tabled by the Canadian Senate is accepted
and passed into law.
The report, released by the Senate Special Committee
on Illegal Drugs, calls for the legalization of marijuana.
“Judges, lawyers, college students [and] brain surgeons.
Everyone smokes marijuana,” said senator and committee
member Tommy Banks. “Putting someone in jail for sim-
ply having a joint in their pocket is wrong.”
The report has triggered intense debate and staunch
criticism from many MPs.
“It's plain absurd,” said Randy White, Canadian
Alliance MP and vice-president of the House of
Commons committee on the non-medical use of drugs.
“Two of the 11 findings were irresponsible. It’s a quan-
p from where we are today. We would be the only
ry to do this...and that should tell you something.”
he extensive 600-page report concludes that, “only
ausing demonstrable harm to others should
ibited: illegal trafficking, selling to young people
der the age of 16 and impaired driving.”
“—,. “Penalties for trafficking should skyrocket,” Banks said.
, “[You should] be put in jail and throw away the key.”
The report also recommends amnesty for “any person
convicted of possession of cannabis under current or past
legislation.”
“Why was marijuana ever criminalized?” asked Banks,
about the 1923 Opium and Drug act, which criminalized
cannabis.
“In retrospee
nalizing it i
there was no rational reason for crimi-
first place,” he added, admitting to hav-
arijuana once, at a jazz concert in 1957.
the committee is condoning the use of mar-
e spend hundreds of millions of dollars saying
committee saying outright, it’s
okay to smoke marijuana,” he said.
Banks vehemently disagrees with this position.
“Nobody is encouraging use [of] drugs,” he said.
“Drugs are bad and don’t do you any good. [But] putting
morality aside, prohibition doesn’t work.”
“You're living in some other place if you think prohibi-
tion laws are keeping drugs away,” he said.
The Marijuana Party, whose mandate is to demonstrate
the social advantages to ending cannabis prohibition,
welcomes the news.
“Tm happy,” said Marc-Boris St-Maurie, leader of the
Marijuana Party. “[I’m] impressed with how far the
Senate Committee went. They used explicit strong
words.”
“Senators have given the marijuana party our platform
for the next election,” St-Maurice added.
The report recommends the government set up preven-
tion programs and “adopt an integrated policy on the
risks and harmful effects of psychoactive substances.” It
also recommends that the Marijuana Medical Access reg-
ulations be changed.
“Present medicinal marijuana provisions are not effec-
tive and must be revised to provide greater access for
those in need,” the report observed.
Banks, who supports marijuana use for medicinal pur-
poses, is optimistic about seeing the report become a real-
ity:
“This has to be dealt with at all orders of government.
It can be done with only one order,” he said, adding that
marijuana should be controlled by the provinces.
“Fairly soon we'll see decriminalization,” he said.
White, on the other hand, believes we'll never see mar-
ijuana legalized.
“It's not going to happen,” he said. “The [report] is not
going to get out of there [House of Commons], believe
me.
ANY FOOT-
LONG
SUB
74 - 84th Street
New Westminster
Tel: 522-7823
Fax: 517-8795
(In front of Douglas College)
ANY FOOT-
$1.00 OFF
Big in Size, SUB
Not in Fat.
Limit: One coupon per
customer per visit.
Not valid with any
other coupons,
es promotions or
oe fr meal deals
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News
October 2, 2002
Marijuana Debate Rages on in Ottawa
fidam Grachnik
Ottawa Bureau
OTTAWA (CUP)—Canadian adults may soon be legally
entitled to “blaze”, “smoke up” or “hit up the phat chron-
ic” if a report tabled by the Canadian Senate is accepted
and passed into law.
The report, released by the Senate Special Committee
on Illegal Drugs, calls for the legalization of marijuana.
“Judges, lawyers, college students [and] brain surgeons.
Everyone smokes marijuana,” said senator and committee
member Tommy Banks. “Putting someone in jail for sim-
ply having a joint in their pocket is wrong.”
The report has triggered intense debate and staunch
criticism from many MPs.
“It's plain absurd,” said Randy White, Canadian
Alliance MP and vice-president of the House of
Commons committee on the non-medical use of drugs.
“Two of the 11 findings were irresponsible. It’s a quan-
p from where we are today. We would be the only
ry to do this...and that should tell you something.”
he extensive 600-page report concludes that, “only
ausing demonstrable harm to others should
ibited: illegal trafficking, selling to young people
der the age of 16 and impaired driving.”
“—,. “Penalties for trafficking should skyrocket,” Banks said.
, “[You should] be put in jail and throw away the key.”
The report also recommends amnesty for “any person
convicted of possession of cannabis under current or past
legislation.”
“Why was marijuana ever criminalized?” asked Banks,
about the 1923 Opium and Drug act, which criminalized
cannabis.
“In retrospee
nalizing it i
there was no rational reason for crimi-
first place,” he added, admitting to hav-
arijuana once, at a jazz concert in 1957.
the committee is condoning the use of mar-
e spend hundreds of millions of dollars saying
committee saying outright, it’s
okay to smoke marijuana,” he said.
Banks vehemently disagrees with this position.
“Nobody is encouraging use [of] drugs,” he said.
“Drugs are bad and don’t do you any good. [But] putting
morality aside, prohibition doesn’t work.”
“You're living in some other place if you think prohibi-
tion laws are keeping drugs away,” he said.
The Marijuana Party, whose mandate is to demonstrate
the social advantages to ending cannabis prohibition,
welcomes the news.
“Tm happy,” said Marc-Boris St-Maurie, leader of the
Marijuana Party. “[I’m] impressed with how far the
Senate Committee went. They used explicit strong
words.”
“Senators have given the marijuana party our platform
for the next election,” St-Maurice added.
The report recommends the government set up preven-
tion programs and “adopt an integrated policy on the
risks and harmful effects of psychoactive substances.” It
also recommends that the Marijuana Medical Access reg-
ulations be changed.
“Present medicinal marijuana provisions are not effec-
tive and must be revised to provide greater access for
those in need,” the report observed.
Banks, who supports marijuana use for medicinal pur-
poses, is optimistic about seeing the report become a real-
ity:
“This has to be dealt with at all orders of government.
It can be done with only one order,” he said, adding that
marijuana should be controlled by the provinces.
“Fairly soon we'll see decriminalization,” he said.
White, on the other hand, believes we'll never see mar-
ijuana legalized.
“It's not going to happen,” he said. “The [report] is not
going to get out of there [House of Commons], believe
me.
ANY FOOT-
LONG
SUB
74 - 84th Street
New Westminster
Tel: 522-7823
Fax: 517-8795
(In front of Douglas College)
ANY FOOT-
$1.00 OFF
Big in Size, SUB
Not in Fat.
Limit: One coupon per
customer per visit.
Not valid with any
other coupons,
es promotions or
oe fr meal deals
page 5 ©
News
October 2, 2002
Marijuana Debate Rages on in Ottawa
fidam Grachnik
Ottawa Bureau
OTTAWA (CUP)—Canadian adults may soon be legally
entitled to “blaze”, “smoke up” or “hit up the phat chron-
ic” if a report tabled by the Canadian Senate is accepted
and passed into law.
The report, released by the Senate Special Committee
on Illegal Drugs, calls for the legalization of marijuana.
“Judges, lawyers, college students [and] brain surgeons.
Everyone smokes marijuana,” said senator and committee
member Tommy Banks. “Putting someone in jail for sim-
ply having a joint in their pocket is wrong.”
The report has triggered intense debate and staunch
criticism from many MPs.
“It's plain absurd,” said Randy White, Canadian
Alliance MP and vice-president of the House of
Commons committee on the non-medical use of drugs.
“Two of the 11 findings were irresponsible. It’s a quan-
p from where we are today. We would be the only
ry to do this...and that should tell you something.”
he extensive 600-page report concludes that, “only
ausing demonstrable harm to others should
ibited: illegal trafficking, selling to young people
der the age of 16 and impaired driving.”
“—,. “Penalties for trafficking should skyrocket,” Banks said.
, “[You should] be put in jail and throw away the key.”
The report also recommends amnesty for “any person
convicted of possession of cannabis under current or past
legislation.”
“Why was marijuana ever criminalized?” asked Banks,
about the 1923 Opium and Drug act, which criminalized
cannabis.
“In retrospee
nalizing it i
there was no rational reason for crimi-
first place,” he added, admitting to hav-
arijuana once, at a jazz concert in 1957.
the committee is condoning the use of mar-
e spend hundreds of millions of dollars saying
committee saying outright, it’s
okay to smoke marijuana,” he said.
Banks vehemently disagrees with this position.
“Nobody is encouraging use [of] drugs,” he said.
“Drugs are bad and don’t do you any good. [But] putting
morality aside, prohibition doesn’t work.”
“You're living in some other place if you think prohibi-
tion laws are keeping drugs away,” he said.
The Marijuana Party, whose mandate is to demonstrate
the social advantages to ending cannabis prohibition,
welcomes the news.
“Tm happy,” said Marc-Boris St-Maurie, leader of the
Marijuana Party. “[I’m] impressed with how far the
Senate Committee went. They used explicit strong
words.”
“Senators have given the marijuana party our platform
for the next election,” St-Maurice added.
The report recommends the government set up preven-
tion programs and “adopt an integrated policy on the
risks and harmful effects of psychoactive substances.” It
also recommends that the Marijuana Medical Access reg-
ulations be changed.
“Present medicinal marijuana provisions are not effec-
tive and must be revised to provide greater access for
those in need,” the report observed.
Banks, who supports marijuana use for medicinal pur-
poses, is optimistic about seeing the report become a real-
ity:
“This has to be dealt with at all orders of government.
It can be done with only one order,” he said, adding that
marijuana should be controlled by the provinces.
“Fairly soon we'll see decriminalization,” he said.
White, on the other hand, believes we'll never see mar-
ijuana legalized.
“It's not going to happen,” he said. “The [report] is not
going to get out of there [House of Commons], believe
me.
ANY FOOT-
LONG
SUB
74 - 84th Street
New Westminster
Tel: 522-7823
Fax: 517-8795
(In front of Douglas College)
ANY FOOT-
$1.00 OFF
Big in Size, SUB
Not in Fat.
Limit: One coupon per
customer per visit.
Not valid with any
other coupons,
es promotions or
oe fr meal deals
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Op-Ed
Erin Culhane
Opinions Editor
Last week I wrote about upselling, and telemarket-
ing, and fake customer service. Well, I should have
gotten my oil changed before writing about the art of
forcing the sale.
Actually, I should have gotten the oil changed in
my car a few months ago. I admit I’m not at all nice
to the dark grey cloud that is my car. But, I finally
brought the beast in and got more than just a fluid
change—lI got some serious upselling from the oil-
change guy. I’m talking the variety that uses guilt to
make you buy. It went a little something like this:
“Your oil looks pretty black. Would you like me to
flush your oil-thingy? (He didn’t say “thingy” I just
can’t remember the car lingo.)
“Um, how much does that cost?” I said.
“$14.95,” he said.
“No thanks,” I said, adding, “The car’s not going
to blow up without it, is it?”
“Nah, they might tell you that down the street,” he
laughed.
Tsk, tsk—knocking the competition, I thought. I
sat down with my tea and a newspaper, thinking I
had gotten off pretty easy, when he came over and
said, “You seem to have some leaks, do you want a
thicker oil?”
Thicker oil is more money, I thought, but, before I
knew it I was nodding my head “yes.” >
Two minutes later, he was back. “How are\your
windshield wipers working for you?” X
Seriously? “Uh, I don’t know...not good?”
“Would you like new ones?” he asked.
“How much?” | asked
“$14.95,” he said.
Upselling Update
Déja vu, I thought. “No thanks.”
I was about to pay for my oil change when I saw a
huge stack of $5-off coupons on the desk. “Hey, can
I use one of these?” I ask.
He threw me one of those, “you stupid broad”
looks and said curtly, “No, those have already been
used.”
Yeah, so the next time I’m 4000 kilometres overdue
for an oil change, I won't be going back there.
Hmph.
Next stop, the stationery store for some file folders.
I approached a store employee to ask where the file
folders were at. He kindly showed me where they
were and pointed out the different kinds. “Thank
you,” I said.
Then he busted out with, “Do you need anything
else today? Pens?”
Wow, that’s pretty random, I thought. “No
thanks,” I said, trying not to laugh. At the checkout
I was met with more upselling tactics (you know—
tape, paper clips, floppy disks), at which point I lost
it and started throwing file folders all over the store,
screaming and jumping up and down like a deranged
lunatic. I grabbed the clerk by her cotton/poly blend
golf shirt and shook her, while screaming: “QUIT
TRYING TO SELL ME SHIT I DON’T NEED!”
Then I picked up the cash register, hoisted it over my
head and threw it down aisle 12, saying, “DOES IT
LOOK LIKE I NEED FUCKING PENS?”
Okay, so that part didn’t really happen, but seri-
‘.ously—someone is going to snap one of these days,
and you'll hear about it on the news. And you'll
think of me—the crazy anti-upselling lady.
October 2, 2002
AILBAG
RE: Quit
Upselling
Me
Shannon Boisvert
OP Contributor
Opinions Editor:
Finally! Someone agrees that upselling is a
BAD idea! I, too, hate it when I call the
bank’s helpline to inquire about a mysteri-
ous charge in my account only to have, at
the end of the call, an offer to sign me up
for another credit card, life insurance, or a
travel plan. One: as if I can afford to spend
more money, being that I took time to
phone about a $2 charge. Two: don’t you
think that if 1 wanted a long-distance phone
plan, I'd call my PHONE COMPANY?
On the other end of it, I used to work for
a gas station, where we had to wear
nametags and had a script to follow. If we
didn’t follow it, we were fired. I refused to
wear my nametag after I had a few weirdos
coming by the store when I wasn’t there and
asking the staff when I was working next.
Plus, I don’t see why I have to announce my
name to someone buying gas. Does it in any
way help them attain gas? Will knowing my
name encourage them to buy more? I grit-
ted my teeth and did the whole script thing
for a month, then I got sick of people liter-
ally throwing money at me because they
were so tired of being asked “do you have an
Airmiles card?” or “for only $5 more you
can get a free pack of gum!” or having peo-
ple scream at me for wasting their time.
Amazingly, I was in a much better mood
when I stopped upselling, enjoyed the job a
little more and took the time to small talk
with people when I was processing pay-
ment, which took significantly less time to
do, I might add. Because people were in and
out faster they didn’t have to stand in line
listening to the script five times and were
much more polite and patient when they
got to the register. Some even thanked me
for NOT upselling them.
I think whoever invented the “would you
like fries with that?” concept should be sub-
jected to hours upon hours of telemarketers
phoning during dinner hours, even 2, 3, 4
a.m. in the morning, to get a feel for what
we have to suffer through. Maybe then this
theory will be put in the round filing cabi-
net along with ideas such as platform shoes
and investing in the IT industry.
page? ©)
Op-Ed
Erin Culhane
Opinions Editor
Last week I wrote about upselling, and telemarket-
ing, and fake customer service. Well, I should have
gotten my oil changed before writing about the art of
forcing the sale.
Actually, I should have gotten the oil changed in
my car a few months ago. I admit I’m not at all nice
to the dark grey cloud that is my car. But, I finally
brought the beast in and got more than just a fluid
change—lI got some serious upselling from the oil-
change guy. I’m talking the variety that uses guilt to
make you buy. It went a little something like this:
“Your oil looks pretty black. Would you like me to
flush your oil-thingy? (He didn’t say “thingy” I just
can’t remember the car lingo.)
“Um, how much does that cost?” I said.
“$14.95,” he said.
“No thanks,” I said, adding, “The car’s not going
to blow up without it, is it?”
“Nah, they might tell you that down the street,” he
laughed.
Tsk, tsk—knocking the competition, I thought. I
sat down with my tea and a newspaper, thinking I
had gotten off pretty easy, when he came over and
said, “You seem to have some leaks, do you want a
thicker oil?”
Thicker oil is more money, I thought, but, before I
knew it I was nodding my head “yes.” >
Two minutes later, he was back. “How are\your
windshield wipers working for you?” X
Seriously? “Uh, I don’t know...not good?”
“Would you like new ones?” he asked.
“How much?” | asked
“$14.95,” he said.
Upselling Update
Déja vu, I thought. “No thanks.”
I was about to pay for my oil change when I saw a
huge stack of $5-off coupons on the desk. “Hey, can
I use one of these?” I ask.
He threw me one of those, “you stupid broad”
looks and said curtly, “No, those have already been
used.”
Yeah, so the next time I’m 4000 kilometres overdue
for an oil change, I won't be going back there.
Hmph.
Next stop, the stationery store for some file folders.
I approached a store employee to ask where the file
folders were at. He kindly showed me where they
were and pointed out the different kinds. “Thank
you,” I said.
Then he busted out with, “Do you need anything
else today? Pens?”
Wow, that’s pretty random, I thought. “No
thanks,” I said, trying not to laugh. At the checkout
I was met with more upselling tactics (you know—
tape, paper clips, floppy disks), at which point I lost
it and started throwing file folders all over the store,
screaming and jumping up and down like a deranged
lunatic. I grabbed the clerk by her cotton/poly blend
golf shirt and shook her, while screaming: “QUIT
TRYING TO SELL ME SHIT I DON’T NEED!”
Then I picked up the cash register, hoisted it over my
head and threw it down aisle 12, saying, “DOES IT
LOOK LIKE I NEED FUCKING PENS?”
Okay, so that part didn’t really happen, but seri-
‘.ously—someone is going to snap one of these days,
and you'll hear about it on the news. And you'll
think of me—the crazy anti-upselling lady.
October 2, 2002
AILBAG
RE: Quit
Upselling
Me
Shannon Boisvert
OP Contributor
Opinions Editor:
Finally! Someone agrees that upselling is a
BAD idea! I, too, hate it when I call the
bank’s helpline to inquire about a mysteri-
ous charge in my account only to have, at
the end of the call, an offer to sign me up
for another credit card, life insurance, or a
travel plan. One: as if I can afford to spend
more money, being that I took time to
phone about a $2 charge. Two: don’t you
think that if 1 wanted a long-distance phone
plan, I'd call my PHONE COMPANY?
On the other end of it, I used to work for
a gas station, where we had to wear
nametags and had a script to follow. If we
didn’t follow it, we were fired. I refused to
wear my nametag after I had a few weirdos
coming by the store when I wasn’t there and
asking the staff when I was working next.
Plus, I don’t see why I have to announce my
name to someone buying gas. Does it in any
way help them attain gas? Will knowing my
name encourage them to buy more? I grit-
ted my teeth and did the whole script thing
for a month, then I got sick of people liter-
ally throwing money at me because they
were so tired of being asked “do you have an
Airmiles card?” or “for only $5 more you
can get a free pack of gum!” or having peo-
ple scream at me for wasting their time.
Amazingly, I was in a much better mood
when I stopped upselling, enjoyed the job a
little more and took the time to small talk
with people when I was processing pay-
ment, which took significantly less time to
do, I might add. Because people were in and
out faster they didn’t have to stand in line
listening to the script five times and were
much more polite and patient when they
got to the register. Some even thanked me
for NOT upselling them.
I think whoever invented the “would you
like fries with that?” concept should be sub-
jected to hours upon hours of telemarketers
phoning during dinner hours, even 2, 3, 4
a.m. in the morning, to get a feel for what
we have to suffer through. Maybe then this
theory will be put in the round filing cabi-
net along with ideas such as platform shoes
and investing in the IT industry.
page? ©)
Edited Text
the other press
Op-Ed
Erin Culhane
Opinions Editor
Last week I wrote about upselling, and telemarket-
ing, and fake customer service. Well, I should have
gotten my oil changed before writing about the art of
forcing the sale.
Actually, I should have gotten the oil changed in
my car a few months ago. I admit I’m not at all nice
to the dark grey cloud that is my car. But, I finally
brought the beast in and got more than just a fluid
change—lI got some serious upselling from the oil-
change guy. I’m talking the variety that uses guilt to
make you buy. It went a little something like this:
“Your oil looks pretty black. Would you like me to
flush your oil-thingy? (He didn’t say “thingy” I just
can’t remember the car lingo.)
“Um, how much does that cost?” I said.
“$14.95,” he said.
“No thanks,” I said, adding, “The car’s not going
to blow up without it, is it?”
“Nah, they might tell you that down the street,” he
laughed.
Tsk, tsk—knocking the competition, I thought. I
sat down with my tea and a newspaper, thinking I
had gotten off pretty easy, when he came over and
said, “You seem to have some leaks, do you want a
thicker oil?”
Thicker oil is more money, I thought, but, before I
knew it I was nodding my head “yes.” >
Two minutes later, he was back. “How are\your
windshield wipers working for you?” X
Seriously? “Uh, I don’t know...not good?”
“Would you like new ones?” he asked.
“How much?” | asked
“$14.95,” he said.
Upselling Update
Déja vu, I thought. “No thanks.”
I was about to pay for my oil change when I saw a
huge stack of $5-off coupons on the desk. “Hey, can
I use one of these?” I ask.
He threw me one of those, “you stupid broad”
looks and said curtly, “No, those have already been
used.”
Yeah, so the next time I’m 4000 kilometres overdue
for an oil change, I won't be going back there.
Hmph.
Next stop, the stationery store for some file folders.
I approached a store employee to ask where the file
folders were at. He kindly showed me where they
were and pointed out the different kinds. “Thank
you,” I said.
Then he busted out with, “Do you need anything
else today? Pens?”
Wow, that’s pretty random, I thought. “No
thanks,” I said, trying not to laugh. At the checkout
I was met with more upselling tactics (you know—
tape, paper clips, floppy disks), at which point I lost
it and started throwing file folders all over the store,
screaming and jumping up and down like a deranged
lunatic. I grabbed the clerk by her cotton/poly blend
golf shirt and shook her, while screaming: “QUIT
TRYING TO SELL ME SHIT I DON’T NEED!”
Then I picked up the cash register, hoisted it over my
head and threw it down aisle 12, saying, “DOES IT
LOOK LIKE I NEED FUCKING PENS?”
Okay, so that part didn’t really happen, but seri-
‘.ously—someone is going to snap one of these days,
and you'll hear about it on the news. And you'll
think of me—the crazy anti-upselling lady.
October 2, 2002
AILBAG
RE: Quit
Upselling
Me
Shannon Boisvert
OP Contributor
Opinions Editor:
Finally! Someone agrees that upselling is a
BAD idea! I, too, hate it when I call the
bank’s helpline to inquire about a mysteri-
ous charge in my account only to have, at
the end of the call, an offer to sign me up
for another credit card, life insurance, or a
travel plan. One: as if I can afford to spend
more money, being that I took time to
phone about a $2 charge. Two: don’t you
think that if 1 wanted a long-distance phone
plan, I'd call my PHONE COMPANY?
On the other end of it, I used to work for
a gas station, where we had to wear
nametags and had a script to follow. If we
didn’t follow it, we were fired. I refused to
wear my nametag after I had a few weirdos
coming by the store when I wasn’t there and
asking the staff when I was working next.
Plus, I don’t see why I have to announce my
name to someone buying gas. Does it in any
way help them attain gas? Will knowing my
name encourage them to buy more? I grit-
ted my teeth and did the whole script thing
for a month, then I got sick of people liter-
ally throwing money at me because they
were so tired of being asked “do you have an
Airmiles card?” or “for only $5 more you
can get a free pack of gum!” or having peo-
ple scream at me for wasting their time.
Amazingly, I was in a much better mood
when I stopped upselling, enjoyed the job a
little more and took the time to small talk
with people when I was processing pay-
ment, which took significantly less time to
do, I might add. Because people were in and
out faster they didn’t have to stand in line
listening to the script five times and were
much more polite and patient when they
got to the register. Some even thanked me
for NOT upselling them.
I think whoever invented the “would you
like fries with that?” concept should be sub-
jected to hours upon hours of telemarketers
phoning during dinner hours, even 2, 3, 4
a.m. in the morning, to get a feel for what
we have to suffer through. Maybe then this
theory will be put in the round filing cabi-
net along with ideas such as platform shoes
and investing in the IT industry.
page? ©)
Op-Ed
Erin Culhane
Opinions Editor
Last week I wrote about upselling, and telemarket-
ing, and fake customer service. Well, I should have
gotten my oil changed before writing about the art of
forcing the sale.
Actually, I should have gotten the oil changed in
my car a few months ago. I admit I’m not at all nice
to the dark grey cloud that is my car. But, I finally
brought the beast in and got more than just a fluid
change—lI got some serious upselling from the oil-
change guy. I’m talking the variety that uses guilt to
make you buy. It went a little something like this:
“Your oil looks pretty black. Would you like me to
flush your oil-thingy? (He didn’t say “thingy” I just
can’t remember the car lingo.)
“Um, how much does that cost?” I said.
“$14.95,” he said.
“No thanks,” I said, adding, “The car’s not going
to blow up without it, is it?”
“Nah, they might tell you that down the street,” he
laughed.
Tsk, tsk—knocking the competition, I thought. I
sat down with my tea and a newspaper, thinking I
had gotten off pretty easy, when he came over and
said, “You seem to have some leaks, do you want a
thicker oil?”
Thicker oil is more money, I thought, but, before I
knew it I was nodding my head “yes.” >
Two minutes later, he was back. “How are\your
windshield wipers working for you?” X
Seriously? “Uh, I don’t know...not good?”
“Would you like new ones?” he asked.
“How much?” | asked
“$14.95,” he said.
Upselling Update
Déja vu, I thought. “No thanks.”
I was about to pay for my oil change when I saw a
huge stack of $5-off coupons on the desk. “Hey, can
I use one of these?” I ask.
He threw me one of those, “you stupid broad”
looks and said curtly, “No, those have already been
used.”
Yeah, so the next time I’m 4000 kilometres overdue
for an oil change, I won't be going back there.
Hmph.
Next stop, the stationery store for some file folders.
I approached a store employee to ask where the file
folders were at. He kindly showed me where they
were and pointed out the different kinds. “Thank
you,” I said.
Then he busted out with, “Do you need anything
else today? Pens?”
Wow, that’s pretty random, I thought. “No
thanks,” I said, trying not to laugh. At the checkout
I was met with more upselling tactics (you know—
tape, paper clips, floppy disks), at which point I lost
it and started throwing file folders all over the store,
screaming and jumping up and down like a deranged
lunatic. I grabbed the clerk by her cotton/poly blend
golf shirt and shook her, while screaming: “QUIT
TRYING TO SELL ME SHIT I DON’T NEED!”
Then I picked up the cash register, hoisted it over my
head and threw it down aisle 12, saying, “DOES IT
LOOK LIKE I NEED FUCKING PENS?”
Okay, so that part didn’t really happen, but seri-
‘.ously—someone is going to snap one of these days,
and you'll hear about it on the news. And you'll
think of me—the crazy anti-upselling lady.
October 2, 2002
AILBAG
RE: Quit
Upselling
Me
Shannon Boisvert
OP Contributor
Opinions Editor:
Finally! Someone agrees that upselling is a
BAD idea! I, too, hate it when I call the
bank’s helpline to inquire about a mysteri-
ous charge in my account only to have, at
the end of the call, an offer to sign me up
for another credit card, life insurance, or a
travel plan. One: as if I can afford to spend
more money, being that I took time to
phone about a $2 charge. Two: don’t you
think that if 1 wanted a long-distance phone
plan, I'd call my PHONE COMPANY?
On the other end of it, I used to work for
a gas station, where we had to wear
nametags and had a script to follow. If we
didn’t follow it, we were fired. I refused to
wear my nametag after I had a few weirdos
coming by the store when I wasn’t there and
asking the staff when I was working next.
Plus, I don’t see why I have to announce my
name to someone buying gas. Does it in any
way help them attain gas? Will knowing my
name encourage them to buy more? I grit-
ted my teeth and did the whole script thing
for a month, then I got sick of people liter-
ally throwing money at me because they
were so tired of being asked “do you have an
Airmiles card?” or “for only $5 more you
can get a free pack of gum!” or having peo-
ple scream at me for wasting their time.
Amazingly, I was in a much better mood
when I stopped upselling, enjoyed the job a
little more and took the time to small talk
with people when I was processing pay-
ment, which took significantly less time to
do, I might add. Because people were in and
out faster they didn’t have to stand in line
listening to the script five times and were
much more polite and patient when they
got to the register. Some even thanked me
for NOT upselling them.
I think whoever invented the “would you
like fries with that?” concept should be sub-
jected to hours upon hours of telemarketers
phoning during dinner hours, even 2, 3, 4
a.m. in the morning, to get a feel for what
we have to suffer through. Maybe then this
theory will be put in the round filing cabi-
net along with ideas such as platform shoes
and investing in the IT industry.
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you are looking into running, there are
some important things to remember:
buy good supportive shoes. The sole
should not be overly flexible and should
be wider atthe bottom than at the top.
It should be stiff enough so that it does
not twist side-to-side. Before running,
do some easy stretching. If you are plan-
ning on exercising for thirty minutes,
do some warm-up stretches for ten min-
utes, run for ten minutes, then stretch
for ten minutes. Those cool-down
stretches are easily as important as the
warm-up ones. The first run will be the
hardest, but each time it gets a little eas-
ier. Remember, don’t push yourself too
hard.
A note on maximum heart rate
It's important to measure your heart rate
regularly when exercising. The easiest
wasyto check your heart rate is by plac-
ing your pointer and index fingers
against the side of your windpipe,
between the windpipe and the muscle
that runs along the windpipe. This
pulse is the easiest one on the body to
find. Count the heartbeats for 15 sec-
onds then multiply that number by
four. That number is the approximate
number of heartbeats per minute. It’s
good to keep a log of heartbeats because
it will allow you to monitor your
improvement over time. Check your
heart rate while you are at rest. This is
your resting heart rate. Check your
heart after you have walked up the hill
from the SkyTrain to the college, or
while you're exercising. This is your
working heart rate. Maximum heart
rates vary from person to person, and
will change as people age. Heart rates
are important, but should still be only
gauged against how you feel while
youre resting, and while youre exercis-
ing. Remember, the more you exercise
the better you will prepare your body
for handling stress.
BEFORE YOU DIE,
YOU SEE
FREE APPLE STRUDEL
with any coffee of
the day until 11am only.
WITH COUPON EXP. OCT. 31
October 2, 2002
COFFEE HOUSE LTD.
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New Westminster
(at the bottom of the
Quay overpass)
604-526-2030
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pa British Columbia
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on to your little brother?
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on to your little sister?
Recycle life...
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you are looking into running, there are
some important things to remember:
buy good supportive shoes. The sole
should not be overly flexible and should
be wider atthe bottom than at the top.
It should be stiff enough so that it does
not twist side-to-side. Before running,
do some easy stretching. If you are plan-
ning on exercising for thirty minutes,
do some warm-up stretches for ten min-
utes, run for ten minutes, then stretch
for ten minutes. Those cool-down
stretches are easily as important as the
warm-up ones. The first run will be the
hardest, but each time it gets a little eas-
ier. Remember, don’t push yourself too
hard.
A note on maximum heart rate
It's important to measure your heart rate
regularly when exercising. The easiest
wasyto check your heart rate is by plac-
ing your pointer and index fingers
against the side of your windpipe,
between the windpipe and the muscle
that runs along the windpipe. This
pulse is the easiest one on the body to
find. Count the heartbeats for 15 sec-
onds then multiply that number by
four. That number is the approximate
number of heartbeats per minute. It’s
good to keep a log of heartbeats because
it will allow you to monitor your
improvement over time. Check your
heart rate while you are at rest. This is
your resting heart rate. Check your
heart after you have walked up the hill
from the SkyTrain to the college, or
while you're exercising. This is your
working heart rate. Maximum heart
rates vary from person to person, and
will change as people age. Heart rates
are important, but should still be only
gauged against how you feel while
youre resting, and while youre exercis-
ing. Remember, the more you exercise
the better you will prepare your body
for handling stress.
BEFORE YOU DIE,
YOU SEE
FREE APPLE STRUDEL
with any coffee of
the day until 11am only.
WITH COUPON EXP. OCT. 31
October 2, 2002
COFFEE HOUSE LTD.
989 Carnarvon
New Westminster
(at the bottom of the
Quay overpass)
604-526-2030
register
pa British Columbia
Transplant Society
remember that shirt you passed
on to your little brother?
and that bike you passed
on to your little sister?
Recycle life...
to be an
organ donor
register electronically by visiting
www.transplant.bc.ca
604-877-2240
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you are looking into running, there are
some important things to remember:
buy good supportive shoes. The sole
should not be overly flexible and should
be wider atthe bottom than at the top.
It should be stiff enough so that it does
not twist side-to-side. Before running,
do some easy stretching. If you are plan-
ning on exercising for thirty minutes,
do some warm-up stretches for ten min-
utes, run for ten minutes, then stretch
for ten minutes. Those cool-down
stretches are easily as important as the
warm-up ones. The first run will be the
hardest, but each time it gets a little eas-
ier. Remember, don’t push yourself too
hard.
A note on maximum heart rate
It's important to measure your heart rate
regularly when exercising. The easiest
wasyto check your heart rate is by plac-
ing your pointer and index fingers
against the side of your windpipe,
between the windpipe and the muscle
that runs along the windpipe. This
pulse is the easiest one on the body to
find. Count the heartbeats for 15 sec-
onds then multiply that number by
four. That number is the approximate
number of heartbeats per minute. It’s
good to keep a log of heartbeats because
it will allow you to monitor your
improvement over time. Check your
heart rate while you are at rest. This is
your resting heart rate. Check your
heart after you have walked up the hill
from the SkyTrain to the college, or
while you're exercising. This is your
working heart rate. Maximum heart
rates vary from person to person, and
will change as people age. Heart rates
are important, but should still be only
gauged against how you feel while
youre resting, and while youre exercis-
ing. Remember, the more you exercise
the better you will prepare your body
for handling stress.
BEFORE YOU DIE,
YOU SEE
FREE APPLE STRUDEL
with any coffee of
the day until 11am only.
WITH COUPON EXP. OCT. 31
October 2, 2002
COFFEE HOUSE LTD.
989 Carnarvon
New Westminster
(at the bottom of the
Quay overpass)
604-526-2030
register
pa British Columbia
Transplant Society
remember that shirt you passed
on to your little brother?
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on to your little sister?
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Movie Review
October 2, 2002
8 Women
LIVING IN A HOUSE PULL OF WOMEN CAN BE MURDER
Come Drink with Me
Rea Harasemljuk
OP Contributor
I didn’t really have many expectations going
to see this movie, other than trying to make
it there on time. Knowing that this movie is
one of many that are being screened for the
Vancouver Film Festival, I did expect French
and subtitles. But what I didn’t expect was a
very interesting mystery movie about eight
women of different generations. Starring
Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert,
Emanuelle Beart and Fanny Ardant, 8 Women
takes a colorful and imaginative approach to
the murder mystery.
Besides the great fifties dresses and beauti-
ful French women, the plot was very clever
and entertaining. A young lady comes home
from London for Christmas holidays to find
that her sick grandmother and cold and bit-
ter aunt have moved in with her family. As
‘the morning unfolds they realize that the
father is dead in his bed, more precisely—
murdered. From that point on, the story
develops a more mysterious tone and we get
to learn about the eight women and their
secrets as they try to figure out who killed,
once-rich Marcel.
The movie is filmed very cleverly, never let-
ting on too much about what is to come, but
just enough to keep you interested to the end.
Strangely, there: are a few musical interludes
throughout, but it didn’t seem to take away
from the suspense.
This film is very, very clever, beautiful, artis-
tic, entertaining and very French. Loved it.
Go and see it for yourself.
Michelle Juurlink
OP Contributor
Okay, I admit that I don’t
like martial arts movies—and
probably wouldn't have went
to see Come Drink with Me
had I known what the movie
was about. But I didn’t, so I
went and was completely
entertained, even laughing
out loud (yes, I know the
film isn’t a comedy).
Come Drink with Me,
filmed in Hong Kong, set a
new standard for martial art
films when it came out in
1966. Its apparent that
Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon was heavily influ-
enced by it: some of the
scenes in Crouching Tiger are
almost mirror images to
those in Come Drink with
Me. Directed by King Hu,
Come Drink with Me was
recently resurrected from the
archives and restored by the
Shaw Brothers. Watching it
today, the film is amazingly
modern, minus the outdated
special effects, which are
laughable by today’s stan-
dards. In one action scene, a
henchman cuts off an
enemy’s hand and lifts up the
oh-so-obvious mannequin’s
hand for a close-up shot.
Set during the reign of the
Ming Dynasty, the Five Tiger
gang is on the loose and free-
ing its imprisoned members
from jail. The movie begins
with the gang kidnapping a
high-ranking government
official. The ransom? Release
one of their members. Enter
the Golden Swallow played
by Cheng Pei-pei (the evil
old nanny in Crouching
Tiger). She proceeds to kick
ass in a restaurant scene
demanding that the official,
who happens to be her
brother, be released or
else...she'll really kick some
ass. The restaurant scene is
mirrored almost exactly in
Crouching Tiger, as the
Golden Swallow coolly and
calmly flies around the room
slaying henchmen.
Golden Swallow is helped
in her quest by a mysterious
kung fu master named
Drunken Cat—he’s a fan of
the wine, and drinks ftom
morning till night, often
breaking into musical song
with his beggar gang of little
kids. These musical inter-
ludes are a bit strange, really,
because they don’t seem to fit
in with the rest of the movie.
Drunken Cat saves Golden
Swallow’s life twice, and
imparts his wisdom on her—
she must learn to observe and
not show off her martial art
skills so much. He even nurs-
es her back to health when a
poison arrow strikes her—
sound familiar? The film is
full of action, humour
(although not always intend-
ed), and plot twists. It will be
playing at the Vancouver
Film Festival, so check it out.
page 17 ©
the other press
Movie Review
October 2, 2002
8 Women
LIVING IN A HOUSE PULL OF WOMEN CAN BE MURDER
Come Drink with Me
Rea Harasemljuk
OP Contributor
I didn’t really have many expectations going
to see this movie, other than trying to make
it there on time. Knowing that this movie is
one of many that are being screened for the
Vancouver Film Festival, I did expect French
and subtitles. But what I didn’t expect was a
very interesting mystery movie about eight
women of different generations. Starring
Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert,
Emanuelle Beart and Fanny Ardant, 8 Women
takes a colorful and imaginative approach to
the murder mystery.
Besides the great fifties dresses and beauti-
ful French women, the plot was very clever
and entertaining. A young lady comes home
from London for Christmas holidays to find
that her sick grandmother and cold and bit-
ter aunt have moved in with her family. As
‘the morning unfolds they realize that the
father is dead in his bed, more precisely—
murdered. From that point on, the story
develops a more mysterious tone and we get
to learn about the eight women and their
secrets as they try to figure out who killed,
once-rich Marcel.
The movie is filmed very cleverly, never let-
ting on too much about what is to come, but
just enough to keep you interested to the end.
Strangely, there: are a few musical interludes
throughout, but it didn’t seem to take away
from the suspense.
This film is very, very clever, beautiful, artis-
tic, entertaining and very French. Loved it.
Go and see it for yourself.
Michelle Juurlink
OP Contributor
Okay, I admit that I don’t
like martial arts movies—and
probably wouldn't have went
to see Come Drink with Me
had I known what the movie
was about. But I didn’t, so I
went and was completely
entertained, even laughing
out loud (yes, I know the
film isn’t a comedy).
Come Drink with Me,
filmed in Hong Kong, set a
new standard for martial art
films when it came out in
1966. Its apparent that
Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon was heavily influ-
enced by it: some of the
scenes in Crouching Tiger are
almost mirror images to
those in Come Drink with
Me. Directed by King Hu,
Come Drink with Me was
recently resurrected from the
archives and restored by the
Shaw Brothers. Watching it
today, the film is amazingly
modern, minus the outdated
special effects, which are
laughable by today’s stan-
dards. In one action scene, a
henchman cuts off an
enemy’s hand and lifts up the
oh-so-obvious mannequin’s
hand for a close-up shot.
Set during the reign of the
Ming Dynasty, the Five Tiger
gang is on the loose and free-
ing its imprisoned members
from jail. The movie begins
with the gang kidnapping a
high-ranking government
official. The ransom? Release
one of their members. Enter
the Golden Swallow played
by Cheng Pei-pei (the evil
old nanny in Crouching
Tiger). She proceeds to kick
ass in a restaurant scene
demanding that the official,
who happens to be her
brother, be released or
else...she'll really kick some
ass. The restaurant scene is
mirrored almost exactly in
Crouching Tiger, as the
Golden Swallow coolly and
calmly flies around the room
slaying henchmen.
Golden Swallow is helped
in her quest by a mysterious
kung fu master named
Drunken Cat—he’s a fan of
the wine, and drinks ftom
morning till night, often
breaking into musical song
with his beggar gang of little
kids. These musical inter-
ludes are a bit strange, really,
because they don’t seem to fit
in with the rest of the movie.
Drunken Cat saves Golden
Swallow’s life twice, and
imparts his wisdom on her—
she must learn to observe and
not show off her martial art
skills so much. He even nurs-
es her back to health when a
poison arrow strikes her—
sound familiar? The film is
full of action, humour
(although not always intend-
ed), and plot twists. It will be
playing at the Vancouver
Film Festival, so check it out.
page 17 ©
Edited Text
Culture
the other press
Movie Review
October 2, 2002
8 Women
LIVING IN A HOUSE PULL OF WOMEN CAN BE MURDER
Come Drink with Me
Rea Harasemljuk
OP Contributor
I didn’t really have many expectations going
to see this movie, other than trying to make
it there on time. Knowing that this movie is
one of many that are being screened for the
Vancouver Film Festival, I did expect French
and subtitles. But what I didn’t expect was a
very interesting mystery movie about eight
women of different generations. Starring
Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert,
Emanuelle Beart and Fanny Ardant, 8 Women
takes a colorful and imaginative approach to
the murder mystery.
Besides the great fifties dresses and beauti-
ful French women, the plot was very clever
and entertaining. A young lady comes home
from London for Christmas holidays to find
that her sick grandmother and cold and bit-
ter aunt have moved in with her family. As
‘the morning unfolds they realize that the
father is dead in his bed, more precisely—
murdered. From that point on, the story
develops a more mysterious tone and we get
to learn about the eight women and their
secrets as they try to figure out who killed,
once-rich Marcel.
The movie is filmed very cleverly, never let-
ting on too much about what is to come, but
just enough to keep you interested to the end.
Strangely, there: are a few musical interludes
throughout, but it didn’t seem to take away
from the suspense.
This film is very, very clever, beautiful, artis-
tic, entertaining and very French. Loved it.
Go and see it for yourself.
Michelle Juurlink
OP Contributor
Okay, I admit that I don’t
like martial arts movies—and
probably wouldn't have went
to see Come Drink with Me
had I known what the movie
was about. But I didn’t, so I
went and was completely
entertained, even laughing
out loud (yes, I know the
film isn’t a comedy).
Come Drink with Me,
filmed in Hong Kong, set a
new standard for martial art
films when it came out in
1966. Its apparent that
Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon was heavily influ-
enced by it: some of the
scenes in Crouching Tiger are
almost mirror images to
those in Come Drink with
Me. Directed by King Hu,
Come Drink with Me was
recently resurrected from the
archives and restored by the
Shaw Brothers. Watching it
today, the film is amazingly
modern, minus the outdated
special effects, which are
laughable by today’s stan-
dards. In one action scene, a
henchman cuts off an
enemy’s hand and lifts up the
oh-so-obvious mannequin’s
hand for a close-up shot.
Set during the reign of the
Ming Dynasty, the Five Tiger
gang is on the loose and free-
ing its imprisoned members
from jail. The movie begins
with the gang kidnapping a
high-ranking government
official. The ransom? Release
one of their members. Enter
the Golden Swallow played
by Cheng Pei-pei (the evil
old nanny in Crouching
Tiger). She proceeds to kick
ass in a restaurant scene
demanding that the official,
who happens to be her
brother, be released or
else...she'll really kick some
ass. The restaurant scene is
mirrored almost exactly in
Crouching Tiger, as the
Golden Swallow coolly and
calmly flies around the room
slaying henchmen.
Golden Swallow is helped
in her quest by a mysterious
kung fu master named
Drunken Cat—he’s a fan of
the wine, and drinks ftom
morning till night, often
breaking into musical song
with his beggar gang of little
kids. These musical inter-
ludes are a bit strange, really,
because they don’t seem to fit
in with the rest of the movie.
Drunken Cat saves Golden
Swallow’s life twice, and
imparts his wisdom on her—
she must learn to observe and
not show off her martial art
skills so much. He even nurs-
es her back to health when a
poison arrow strikes her—
sound familiar? The film is
full of action, humour
(although not always intend-
ed), and plot twists. It will be
playing at the Vancouver
Film Festival, so check it out.
page 17 ©
the other press
Movie Review
October 2, 2002
8 Women
LIVING IN A HOUSE PULL OF WOMEN CAN BE MURDER
Come Drink with Me
Rea Harasemljuk
OP Contributor
I didn’t really have many expectations going
to see this movie, other than trying to make
it there on time. Knowing that this movie is
one of many that are being screened for the
Vancouver Film Festival, I did expect French
and subtitles. But what I didn’t expect was a
very interesting mystery movie about eight
women of different generations. Starring
Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert,
Emanuelle Beart and Fanny Ardant, 8 Women
takes a colorful and imaginative approach to
the murder mystery.
Besides the great fifties dresses and beauti-
ful French women, the plot was very clever
and entertaining. A young lady comes home
from London for Christmas holidays to find
that her sick grandmother and cold and bit-
ter aunt have moved in with her family. As
‘the morning unfolds they realize that the
father is dead in his bed, more precisely—
murdered. From that point on, the story
develops a more mysterious tone and we get
to learn about the eight women and their
secrets as they try to figure out who killed,
once-rich Marcel.
The movie is filmed very cleverly, never let-
ting on too much about what is to come, but
just enough to keep you interested to the end.
Strangely, there: are a few musical interludes
throughout, but it didn’t seem to take away
from the suspense.
This film is very, very clever, beautiful, artis-
tic, entertaining and very French. Loved it.
Go and see it for yourself.
Michelle Juurlink
OP Contributor
Okay, I admit that I don’t
like martial arts movies—and
probably wouldn't have went
to see Come Drink with Me
had I known what the movie
was about. But I didn’t, so I
went and was completely
entertained, even laughing
out loud (yes, I know the
film isn’t a comedy).
Come Drink with Me,
filmed in Hong Kong, set a
new standard for martial art
films when it came out in
1966. Its apparent that
Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon was heavily influ-
enced by it: some of the
scenes in Crouching Tiger are
almost mirror images to
those in Come Drink with
Me. Directed by King Hu,
Come Drink with Me was
recently resurrected from the
archives and restored by the
Shaw Brothers. Watching it
today, the film is amazingly
modern, minus the outdated
special effects, which are
laughable by today’s stan-
dards. In one action scene, a
henchman cuts off an
enemy’s hand and lifts up the
oh-so-obvious mannequin’s
hand for a close-up shot.
Set during the reign of the
Ming Dynasty, the Five Tiger
gang is on the loose and free-
ing its imprisoned members
from jail. The movie begins
with the gang kidnapping a
high-ranking government
official. The ransom? Release
one of their members. Enter
the Golden Swallow played
by Cheng Pei-pei (the evil
old nanny in Crouching
Tiger). She proceeds to kick
ass in a restaurant scene
demanding that the official,
who happens to be her
brother, be released or
else...she'll really kick some
ass. The restaurant scene is
mirrored almost exactly in
Crouching Tiger, as the
Golden Swallow coolly and
calmly flies around the room
slaying henchmen.
Golden Swallow is helped
in her quest by a mysterious
kung fu master named
Drunken Cat—he’s a fan of
the wine, and drinks ftom
morning till night, often
breaking into musical song
with his beggar gang of little
kids. These musical inter-
ludes are a bit strange, really,
because they don’t seem to fit
in with the rest of the movie.
Drunken Cat saves Golden
Swallow’s life twice, and
imparts his wisdom on her—
she must learn to observe and
not show off her martial art
skills so much. He even nurs-
es her back to health when a
poison arrow strikes her—
sound familiar? The film is
full of action, humour
(although not always intend-
ed), and plot twists. It will be
playing at the Vancouver
Film Festival, so check it out.
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October 2, 2002
Off-Season Changes Make for
an Interesting NHL Season
Jordan Cripps
Sports Editor
Last week I wrote about the
Canucks and how I thought
they might fare during this
NHL season. Because the
NHL season is about to begin,
I am going to look at some of
the off-season changes that
took place throughout the
NHL.
I really don’t understand the
New York Rangers. I know
they've got Mark Messier and
other players who don’t fit
into a youth movement but
this is what they need. Adding
the players they did looks
okay on_ paper; Darius
Kasparitis and Bobby Holik
are both quality NHL players
money the Rangers paid to
acquire their services, nor do
they do anything to secure the
future stability of the fran-
chise. P’'ve always maintained
that Glen Sather was seen as a
great General Manager in
Edmonton because he did
made good decisions with
limited resources. When he
moved to New York, though,
resources weren't exactly limit-
ed and it seems his decision-
making was negatively affect-
ed.
I feel badly for Ed Belfour
and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
When Cujo bolted for
Detroit, Belfour was brought
has played in one pre-season
game and, admittedly, he
struggled. Instantly, the media
jumped all over him and Pat
Quinn, questioning whether
it was a good decision to sign
the former Dallas Star. I am
not convinced that Belfour is
a good replacement for Joseph
but he should at least be given
the opportunity to prove
whether or not the Leafs spent
their money wisely.
Since I’ve mentioned Curtis
Joseph I'll look at the changes
Detroit has made during the
For once, Detroit
wasn't too heavily involved in
the bidding war of July 1. Yes
summer.
were forced to make the
change since Dominik Hasek
decided to retire. They also re-
signed Chris Chelios who is
still one of the premier
defensemen in the league.
Certainly there was a signif-
icant amount of movement in
the NHUs free-agent market
but the biggest signings
involved players deciding to
remain with their current
teams. Jarome Iginla single-
handedly ensured that the
Calgary Flames franchise
would remain in existence for
the next few years as he signed
a new deal to remain with the
club. Nearly as important to
the other press
Canada was Jose Theodore’s
decision to return to the
Canadiens.
This teams
seemed to be reluctant to
make the big trade. The
biggest deal, oddly enough,
involved Anaheim, who dealt
Jeff Friesen and Oleg
Tverdovsky to New Jersey for
Peter Sykora and three fringe
players.
I’m really looking forward to
seeing how these players fit
into their new teams and
whether Iginla and Theodore’s
decisions to stay in Canada
will inspire their respective
offseason,
teams to greater things.
but neither is worth the in as his replacement. Belfour they signed Cujo but they the NHL remaining in
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October 2, 2002
Off-Season Changes Make for
an Interesting NHL Season
Jordan Cripps
Sports Editor
Last week I wrote about the
Canucks and how I thought
they might fare during this
NHL season. Because the
NHL season is about to begin,
I am going to look at some of
the off-season changes that
took place throughout the
NHL.
I really don’t understand the
New York Rangers. I know
they've got Mark Messier and
other players who don’t fit
into a youth movement but
this is what they need. Adding
the players they did looks
okay on_ paper; Darius
Kasparitis and Bobby Holik
are both quality NHL players
money the Rangers paid to
acquire their services, nor do
they do anything to secure the
future stability of the fran-
chise. P’'ve always maintained
that Glen Sather was seen as a
great General Manager in
Edmonton because he did
made good decisions with
limited resources. When he
moved to New York, though,
resources weren't exactly limit-
ed and it seems his decision-
making was negatively affect-
ed.
I feel badly for Ed Belfour
and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
When Cujo bolted for
Detroit, Belfour was brought
has played in one pre-season
game and, admittedly, he
struggled. Instantly, the media
jumped all over him and Pat
Quinn, questioning whether
it was a good decision to sign
the former Dallas Star. I am
not convinced that Belfour is
a good replacement for Joseph
but he should at least be given
the opportunity to prove
whether or not the Leafs spent
their money wisely.
Since I’ve mentioned Curtis
Joseph I'll look at the changes
Detroit has made during the
For once, Detroit
wasn't too heavily involved in
the bidding war of July 1. Yes
summer.
were forced to make the
change since Dominik Hasek
decided to retire. They also re-
signed Chris Chelios who is
still one of the premier
defensemen in the league.
Certainly there was a signif-
icant amount of movement in
the NHUs free-agent market
but the biggest signings
involved players deciding to
remain with their current
teams. Jarome Iginla single-
handedly ensured that the
Calgary Flames franchise
would remain in existence for
the next few years as he signed
a new deal to remain with the
club. Nearly as important to
the other press
Canada was Jose Theodore’s
decision to return to the
Canadiens.
This teams
seemed to be reluctant to
make the big trade. The
biggest deal, oddly enough,
involved Anaheim, who dealt
Jeff Friesen and Oleg
Tverdovsky to New Jersey for
Peter Sykora and three fringe
players.
I’m really looking forward to
seeing how these players fit
into their new teams and
whether Iginla and Theodore’s
decisions to stay in Canada
will inspire their respective
offseason,
teams to greater things.
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October 2, 2002 the other press
the Other Press’ Opinion Poll The Third Degree
Eileen Velthuis
OP Contributor
fees tal or If you were Gordon Campbell, what would you do?
Hey there—it’s me, Erin, the Opinions Editor of this fine paper. I was
away last week and the lovely J.A.L. stood in as my replacement. And
wouldn't you know it—she got a better response to her one opinion poll
question than I have gotten in all polls combined since July.
“Listen to the minority
groups, take the time
to look at the entire
picture, and stop
spending money on
things we don't need.”
The results? SLURPEE: 4 / BIG GULP: 7
After reading the comments via email, I have decided to permanently
abstain from both of these cold beverages. You people are mad. Here are
a few excerpts: Austin
“Super Big G’s all the way, baby. Screw the Slurpee freaks.”
David
“I must say, both slurp and gulp almost go together straw-in-straw (you
ever seen a SBG with hands?). However, I always felt cheated when get-
ting to the bottom of a Slurpee—even after stirring madly, the empty ice
releases no juicy sweetness. Quite a different experience with a Super Big
Gulp: the straw is easily maneouvered around the bottom of the cup
(careful to avoid the wax shavings), sucking up the last drops of sweet
nectar—Super Big Gulp, good to the last slurp.”
S.B.
“Listen to what people
are saying and use that
information apropri-
ately.”
Helen
“Slurpee. An ice cream headache with the kick of a sugar overdose. My
kids agree.”
D-L
“SBG! SBG!
.--SBG!”
D.FX.S.
“Cream soda and diet coke slurpees! Half & half.”
“Spend more mon
CCLS P cy
on special education.”
“Slurpee all the way!” Toure
Tammy
“I can vote right? SUPER BIG GULP. Slurpees are crass.”
J.AL.
Okay, so this week's poll question is...(drum roll?)...
PANTIES or THONGS? Whether you're wearing them or "Cur the tax.”
looking at them, which do you prefer? ~
_ Meenu
Make me proud—vote now, and vote often. Please show
me you care more about unmentionables than ice-cold bev-
erages. Vote by email—opopinion@hotmail.com—or by
dropping your vote off at the Other Press office.
© page 10
Edited Text
Op-Ed
October 2, 2002 the other press
the Other Press’ Opinion Poll The Third Degree
Eileen Velthuis
OP Contributor
fees tal or If you were Gordon Campbell, what would you do?
Hey there—it’s me, Erin, the Opinions Editor of this fine paper. I was
away last week and the lovely J.A.L. stood in as my replacement. And
wouldn't you know it—she got a better response to her one opinion poll
question than I have gotten in all polls combined since July.
“Listen to the minority
groups, take the time
to look at the entire
picture, and stop
spending money on
things we don't need.”
The results? SLURPEE: 4 / BIG GULP: 7
After reading the comments via email, I have decided to permanently
abstain from both of these cold beverages. You people are mad. Here are
a few excerpts: Austin
“Super Big G’s all the way, baby. Screw the Slurpee freaks.”
David
“I must say, both slurp and gulp almost go together straw-in-straw (you
ever seen a SBG with hands?). However, I always felt cheated when get-
ting to the bottom of a Slurpee—even after stirring madly, the empty ice
releases no juicy sweetness. Quite a different experience with a Super Big
Gulp: the straw is easily maneouvered around the bottom of the cup
(careful to avoid the wax shavings), sucking up the last drops of sweet
nectar—Super Big Gulp, good to the last slurp.”
S.B.
“Listen to what people
are saying and use that
information apropri-
ately.”
Helen
“Slurpee. An ice cream headache with the kick of a sugar overdose. My
kids agree.”
D-L
“SBG! SBG!
.--SBG!”
D.FX.S.
“Cream soda and diet coke slurpees! Half & half.”
“Spend more mon
CCLS P cy
on special education.”
“Slurpee all the way!” Toure
Tammy
“I can vote right? SUPER BIG GULP. Slurpees are crass.”
J.AL.
Okay, so this week's poll question is...(drum roll?)...
PANTIES or THONGS? Whether you're wearing them or "Cur the tax.”
looking at them, which do you prefer? ~
_ Meenu
Make me proud—vote now, and vote often. Please show
me you care more about unmentionables than ice-cold bev-
erages. Vote by email—opopinion@hotmail.com—or by
dropping your vote off at the Other Press office.
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Tom Mellish
OP Contributor
The word mnemonic comes from the Greek word
mnemon, or mindful, named for the figure
Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses and the per-
sonification of memory in Greek myth
Mnemosyhe was also the name for a ri
counterpart to the river Lethe
souls drank so they would no
lives when reincarnated.
encouraged to drink
when they died, so
These days, mj
and methods degig¢
Their particulate
absorb data s@t
em
4nog
ber. They es to
number seqifente:
visual, using verse d to remembe
lists.
For infost wolving keywords, t y mc
an acronyf ng ke
group of w ‘a new word. BRAS
acronym f Oot ajjiflesBreath, F
Aim, Sigh Acronyms, using Ie
prompts to of thirggy are the most
familiar. Thi eful whe
ing words in asp
For informatipr
Acrostic—an {
of each word to an idea you neé
ber. The pgfSonal name Roy G. Biv helps us”
remembewthe order of the colours in the spectrum;
replacedgit
York @ave Battle In Vain.” A famous mnemonic for
appg@ximating the digits of pi is, “May I have a large
container of coffee?” Counting the letters in each
word "yi he sequence 3,1,4,1,5,9,2,6.
For ordered Gb unordered lists try a rhyme or song.
Rhythm, repetition, melody, and rhyme can all aid
memory. Storyfellers would rely solely on their
memories toftell many ancient stories such as
Homer's Odyssey. You can use the same techniques
to better remember information from courses. Even
the simple addifion of familiar rhythm and melody
can help. Manyaghildren learn the letters of the
alphabet to the tugt of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little
Star,” and are tayght the phrase “thirty days hath
September, Aprify June and November,” to remem-
ber the number'@f days in the months of the year.
Ars memoriaehe Art of Memory, as practiced
down through the"@ges, relies on the capacity.o
brain to recall spatia ems, try the
Loci or Story Method. iene a locus that is famil-
iar to you, a walk around your house, or a common
path that you walk daily. Then picture ten loci in
that place. Mentally go over each spot in your mind.
When you have thoroughly remembered these spots,
use them to connect the objects of your list. Visually
‘England with the sentence, “Richard Of
connect the spot in the room to the object in your
list. To recall
m the ct
retrieve the meaning
ethod can also he used fa
ulary: such as panidae the
mon os A
frogs si rain.
When work ie ae numbers,
eme where: 1= =Bun, 2=
=Hive, _ 6=Brii ck
10=Heng
have six legs w.
te
ders’ have t legs, |
er Pp
in a door @
For rememberi
between the name
the person. Shirley”; 1
with “Shirley”) hair arotind her |
sound similar to the name yo
work as well.
To remember first names co
one you already know. When |
name for the first time, as soon a
mines if you know anyone with the same
HW to some-
person's
it deter-
ame. If
you do, look at the person and f e face of
your old friend or think of someth ve done
with your old friend to associate w face.
hink of
as the
e that
Another way to remember first na
an action word that starts with the sag
are trying to remember. The
person ifrhat action. For example, so
Gary—thigk of an action word like g
picture tha person galloping like a ho
picture y or totally out of pro
action asso@ation will be attached to the name. This
works well? for face-to-face meetings but not for
rememberigg names you have read, where there is
no face available to trigger your memory.
For ordered or unordered lists, try creating a story
where each word or idea you have to remember will
g the next idea you need to recall, such as:
lapolégp, ear, door, Germany. Story: Napoleon had
hl to thig,door to listen to the Germans in his
of liniae words is one of the easiest
ilable, and is also quite
ite Staaply by making asso-
ist often as a story,
f the story and the
visti ' e Mages provide
for retrieve “it 1S,possible to
lst al each Ward is just
; “to fit the
gine asso-
e lost.
ed ,when
dan be
ell jIt is
an con-
tule is
ort-
is is
can
Ou use
ber of
asing the
ber string
gach number
g about the
githe group into a
d of remembering
5u_gre remembering four
particularly helpful when
meaningful or familiar to
strength of
reme
‘ough mnenginics can be very useful memory
aids, they do have some disadvantages. Firstly, they
are useful fog’f@te memory, but do not aid compre-
hension. Be sre to differentiate between compre-
hension and nggmory, keeping in mind that under-
standing is oftép the best way to remember. Some
people assume that if they can remember something,
that they must “know” it; but memorization does
not necessarily Imply understanding. Secondly,
mnemonics can b@difficult to form. Not all lists of
words will lend themselves equally well to this tech-
nique. Finally, like everything else, mnemonics can
be forgotten if not committed to memory.
In making a mnemonic make sure I.T. EI.T.S.
Identify the word. Tell the definition of the word.
Find a keyword. Imagine the definition doing some-
thing with the keyword. Think about the definition
doing something with the keyword. Study what you
imagined until you know the definition.
page 11 ©
Edited Text
Tom Mellish
OP Contributor
The word mnemonic comes from the Greek word
mnemon, or mindful, named for the figure
Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses and the per-
sonification of memory in Greek myth
Mnemosyhe was also the name for a ri
counterpart to the river Lethe
souls drank so they would no
lives when reincarnated.
encouraged to drink
when they died, so
These days, mj
and methods degig¢
Their particulate
absorb data s@t
em
4nog
ber. They es to
number seqifente:
visual, using verse d to remembe
lists.
For infost wolving keywords, t y mc
an acronyf ng ke
group of w ‘a new word. BRAS
acronym f Oot ajjiflesBreath, F
Aim, Sigh Acronyms, using Ie
prompts to of thirggy are the most
familiar. Thi eful whe
ing words in asp
For informatipr
Acrostic—an {
of each word to an idea you neé
ber. The pgfSonal name Roy G. Biv helps us”
remembewthe order of the colours in the spectrum;
replacedgit
York @ave Battle In Vain.” A famous mnemonic for
appg@ximating the digits of pi is, “May I have a large
container of coffee?” Counting the letters in each
word "yi he sequence 3,1,4,1,5,9,2,6.
For ordered Gb unordered lists try a rhyme or song.
Rhythm, repetition, melody, and rhyme can all aid
memory. Storyfellers would rely solely on their
memories toftell many ancient stories such as
Homer's Odyssey. You can use the same techniques
to better remember information from courses. Even
the simple addifion of familiar rhythm and melody
can help. Manyaghildren learn the letters of the
alphabet to the tugt of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little
Star,” and are tayght the phrase “thirty days hath
September, Aprify June and November,” to remem-
ber the number'@f days in the months of the year.
Ars memoriaehe Art of Memory, as practiced
down through the"@ges, relies on the capacity.o
brain to recall spatia ems, try the
Loci or Story Method. iene a locus that is famil-
iar to you, a walk around your house, or a common
path that you walk daily. Then picture ten loci in
that place. Mentally go over each spot in your mind.
When you have thoroughly remembered these spots,
use them to connect the objects of your list. Visually
‘England with the sentence, “Richard Of
connect the spot in the room to the object in your
list. To recall
m the ct
retrieve the meaning
ethod can also he used fa
ulary: such as panidae the
mon os A
frogs si rain.
When work ie ae numbers,
eme where: 1= =Bun, 2=
=Hive, _ 6=Brii ck
10=Heng
have six legs w.
te
ders’ have t legs, |
er Pp
in a door @
For rememberi
between the name
the person. Shirley”; 1
with “Shirley”) hair arotind her |
sound similar to the name yo
work as well.
To remember first names co
one you already know. When |
name for the first time, as soon a
mines if you know anyone with the same
HW to some-
person's
it deter-
ame. If
you do, look at the person and f e face of
your old friend or think of someth ve done
with your old friend to associate w face.
hink of
as the
e that
Another way to remember first na
an action word that starts with the sag
are trying to remember. The
person ifrhat action. For example, so
Gary—thigk of an action word like g
picture tha person galloping like a ho
picture y or totally out of pro
action asso@ation will be attached to the name. This
works well? for face-to-face meetings but not for
rememberigg names you have read, where there is
no face available to trigger your memory.
For ordered or unordered lists, try creating a story
where each word or idea you have to remember will
g the next idea you need to recall, such as:
lapolégp, ear, door, Germany. Story: Napoleon had
hl to thig,door to listen to the Germans in his
of liniae words is one of the easiest
ilable, and is also quite
ite Staaply by making asso-
ist often as a story,
f the story and the
visti ' e Mages provide
for retrieve “it 1S,possible to
lst al each Ward is just
; “to fit the
gine asso-
e lost.
ed ,when
dan be
ell jIt is
an con-
tule is
ort-
is is
can
Ou use
ber of
asing the
ber string
gach number
g about the
githe group into a
d of remembering
5u_gre remembering four
particularly helpful when
meaningful or familiar to
strength of
reme
‘ough mnenginics can be very useful memory
aids, they do have some disadvantages. Firstly, they
are useful fog’f@te memory, but do not aid compre-
hension. Be sre to differentiate between compre-
hension and nggmory, keeping in mind that under-
standing is oftép the best way to remember. Some
people assume that if they can remember something,
that they must “know” it; but memorization does
not necessarily Imply understanding. Secondly,
mnemonics can b@difficult to form. Not all lists of
words will lend themselves equally well to this tech-
nique. Finally, like everything else, mnemonics can
be forgotten if not committed to memory.
In making a mnemonic make sure I.T. EI.T.S.
Identify the word. Tell the definition of the word.
Find a keyword. Imagine the definition doing some-
thing with the keyword. Think about the definition
doing something with the keyword. Study what you
imagined until you know the definition.
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Features
Keeping Your Heart Stress Free
Sven Bellamy
Features Editor
Fitness buffs are forever rambling
about the importance of keeping one’s
body in shape. As a student however,
and often in the real world, it becomes
a challenge to fit exercise into a week-
ly schédule. It may seem that finding
time to get in a little exercise is diffi-
cult, but even the busiest peo
find time to work their h
lungs. And really, what “worki
should be all about, is settin
body, rippled
lines and a he:
is to strength
for circt
First
that the
muscle in the
hours each, f
Car
suffered from.
sion, or heart
increased ecau
adrenaline and o1
mones wefe rel
This natura
under stress is a physical respo
present in most living things. It is f
of what is known as ~
“fight—or—flight”
basic biochemical process necessary
for our survival. Unfortunately, being
exposed to high levels of adrenaline
over extended periods of time can lead
to stress-related heart conditions. It
was causing physical problems for fire-
fighters who had to deal with high
stress situations while at work.
A typical scenario might go like this
a fire crew is sitting around the station
house, when an alarm sounds. The
crew members grab their gear, climb
into their truck, arrive at the scene of
the emergency and perform the neces-
sary tasks of rescue, then, when the all
clear is signaled, return to the fire-
house.
What happens to the heart in this
situation is a change from normal to
high stress and then a return to nor-
mal. The adrenaline that was released
© page 12
response, and is a
into the body takes some time to be
“worked off,” which leaves the heart
and body under stress, even after the
stressful event has passed. It was the
presence of adrenalin that was found
to be damaging to the heart.
What the researchers in the case of
Firefighters suggested as a
as to place the firefighters
ercise program. The goal was
the heart. The firefight-
nd at least 30 minutes of
ming exercise, such as
for longer
of lifting
was to
At stress could be man-
a eeilte a physical exercise routine.
To a student, this information is key
in developing a stress management
strategy. Realizing that exercise is an
important part of stress management
should lead one to make healthier
decisions when it comes to lifestyle.
What follows are some suggestions on
how to get that needed exercise—
remember, it only has to be roughly
three half-hour sessions each week.
What kind of exercise strengthens the
heart?
Actually, any exercise that makes you
breathe harder is working your heart
harder at the same time. The more
exercise you do, and the more fre-
quently you participate in your choice
of exercise, the more easily it should
become to control your breathing.
This is important to remember, for the
simple reason that it acts as a test. It is
a simple test based on how you feel. If
you find yourself breathing hard when
walking a flight of stairs, or if you start
breathing heavily while moving from
room to room, that is a bad sign for
your heart. It usually means that your
body is not able to circulate all of the
necessary fluids properly, and could
eventually lead to death of the heart
muscle. Remember, the more exercise
you do, the easier the exercise will
become. It just takes a little time and
determination to get started, and a lit-
tle patience to build a routine. Start
slow. There is no need, and it is quite
unhealthy to push yourself too hard.
Walking
This is one exercise that is way under-
rated. Walking is great and easy to par-
ticipate in. When I was in Asia, |
would often wake up early and go
walking, partly because the streets
were quieter, but also because I was so
impressed with the elderly population
who would be out walking too. I have
tried to maintain that routine since
coming back to Canada, but I admit it
is difficult to want to wake up early
when I am tired from studying.
Realistically though, any time is good
for walking. Walk to the bus stop,
walk to school, walk to the store.
Being a student at Douglas College
offers a fair number of opportunities
for walking. My personal favorite
thing about walking is that I am exer-
cising without feeling like I am exer-
cising, and I can walk with my wife,
which is good together-time too. The
most important principle about walk-
ing is remembering to wear good, sup-
portive shoes.
ao
Bicycling
This is a form of exercise that is fun for
most people; however, it is a little lim-
ited in the winter. It is difficult to
describe all of the finer points about
bicycling here, as it really deserves its
own article, but remember to find a
bicycle that fits—make sure you can
stand with your feet flat on the ground
while straddling the bike. Ensure that
one foot can rest flat on the ground if
sitting on the saddle. When pedalling,
the knees should not be locking when
extended, and should not be bending
more than 90 degrees when pushing
down on the pedal. Be sure to ask
the other press
questions about how to properly size a
bike from a bike shop.
Rollerblading
Rollerblading is a great social exercise,
and although it is very weather-depen-
dant it is a great way to spend a sunny
afternoon. The roller blades that are
on the market now fit just about the
same as a regular pair of shoes, and can
be purchased at most sporting goods
stores. The big suggestion I would put
forward is asking the salesclerk to
allow you to blade around the store a
little. Don’t pay money only to find
out later that the blades don’t fit prop-
erly. (Iam not suggesting breaking any
speed records, but getting a realistic
feel for the fit is good before leaving
the store.)
a.
Swimming
A fitness promoter from the US,
Covert Bailey, was asked to promote a
new exercise machine (I can’t remem-
ber which one). He said, “This is the
best exercise machine invented since
the swimming pool.” As someone who
has always enjoyed the water, and any
water-related sport, I really latched
onto that phrase. The swimming pool
really is the best exercise machine ever
invented. Like bicycling, I could really
devote an entire article to swimming,
so I will only mention quickly a few
highlights about getting exercise in the
pool. It is a myth that one has to be a
good swimmer to work out in the
pool. A water workout works on prin-
ciples of resistance, therefore any
movement in the pool counts as work-
ing in some way. Water is supportive,
which means it is great for anyone
with concerns about knees or back,
which might be susceptible to sports-
related injury. Water aerobics, or
aquafit, as it is sometimes called, is
very demanding physically, but the
amount of impact is greatly reduced.
Also, water running is gaining popu-
larity as a cross-training exercise, and
more frequently, is recommended by
physiotherapists to assist injury recov-
ety.
Running
Running is pretty much the best way
to increase your heart’s endurance. If
continued on page 13
Edited Text
October 2, 2002
Features
Keeping Your Heart Stress Free
Sven Bellamy
Features Editor
Fitness buffs are forever rambling
about the importance of keeping one’s
body in shape. As a student however,
and often in the real world, it becomes
a challenge to fit exercise into a week-
ly schédule. It may seem that finding
time to get in a little exercise is diffi-
cult, but even the busiest peo
find time to work their h
lungs. And really, what “worki
should be all about, is settin
body, rippled
lines and a he:
is to strength
for circt
First
that the
muscle in the
hours each, f
Car
suffered from.
sion, or heart
increased ecau
adrenaline and o1
mones wefe rel
This natura
under stress is a physical respo
present in most living things. It is f
of what is known as ~
“fight—or—flight”
basic biochemical process necessary
for our survival. Unfortunately, being
exposed to high levels of adrenaline
over extended periods of time can lead
to stress-related heart conditions. It
was causing physical problems for fire-
fighters who had to deal with high
stress situations while at work.
A typical scenario might go like this
a fire crew is sitting around the station
house, when an alarm sounds. The
crew members grab their gear, climb
into their truck, arrive at the scene of
the emergency and perform the neces-
sary tasks of rescue, then, when the all
clear is signaled, return to the fire-
house.
What happens to the heart in this
situation is a change from normal to
high stress and then a return to nor-
mal. The adrenaline that was released
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response, and is a
into the body takes some time to be
“worked off,” which leaves the heart
and body under stress, even after the
stressful event has passed. It was the
presence of adrenalin that was found
to be damaging to the heart.
What the researchers in the case of
Firefighters suggested as a
as to place the firefighters
ercise program. The goal was
the heart. The firefight-
nd at least 30 minutes of
ming exercise, such as
for longer
of lifting
was to
At stress could be man-
a eeilte a physical exercise routine.
To a student, this information is key
in developing a stress management
strategy. Realizing that exercise is an
important part of stress management
should lead one to make healthier
decisions when it comes to lifestyle.
What follows are some suggestions on
how to get that needed exercise—
remember, it only has to be roughly
three half-hour sessions each week.
What kind of exercise strengthens the
heart?
Actually, any exercise that makes you
breathe harder is working your heart
harder at the same time. The more
exercise you do, and the more fre-
quently you participate in your choice
of exercise, the more easily it should
become to control your breathing.
This is important to remember, for the
simple reason that it acts as a test. It is
a simple test based on how you feel. If
you find yourself breathing hard when
walking a flight of stairs, or if you start
breathing heavily while moving from
room to room, that is a bad sign for
your heart. It usually means that your
body is not able to circulate all of the
necessary fluids properly, and could
eventually lead to death of the heart
muscle. Remember, the more exercise
you do, the easier the exercise will
become. It just takes a little time and
determination to get started, and a lit-
tle patience to build a routine. Start
slow. There is no need, and it is quite
unhealthy to push yourself too hard.
Walking
This is one exercise that is way under-
rated. Walking is great and easy to par-
ticipate in. When I was in Asia, |
would often wake up early and go
walking, partly because the streets
were quieter, but also because I was so
impressed with the elderly population
who would be out walking too. I have
tried to maintain that routine since
coming back to Canada, but I admit it
is difficult to want to wake up early
when I am tired from studying.
Realistically though, any time is good
for walking. Walk to the bus stop,
walk to school, walk to the store.
Being a student at Douglas College
offers a fair number of opportunities
for walking. My personal favorite
thing about walking is that I am exer-
cising without feeling like I am exer-
cising, and I can walk with my wife,
which is good together-time too. The
most important principle about walk-
ing is remembering to wear good, sup-
portive shoes.
ao
Bicycling
This is a form of exercise that is fun for
most people; however, it is a little lim-
ited in the winter. It is difficult to
describe all of the finer points about
bicycling here, as it really deserves its
own article, but remember to find a
bicycle that fits—make sure you can
stand with your feet flat on the ground
while straddling the bike. Ensure that
one foot can rest flat on the ground if
sitting on the saddle. When pedalling,
the knees should not be locking when
extended, and should not be bending
more than 90 degrees when pushing
down on the pedal. Be sure to ask
the other press
questions about how to properly size a
bike from a bike shop.
Rollerblading
Rollerblading is a great social exercise,
and although it is very weather-depen-
dant it is a great way to spend a sunny
afternoon. The roller blades that are
on the market now fit just about the
same as a regular pair of shoes, and can
be purchased at most sporting goods
stores. The big suggestion I would put
forward is asking the salesclerk to
allow you to blade around the store a
little. Don’t pay money only to find
out later that the blades don’t fit prop-
erly. (Iam not suggesting breaking any
speed records, but getting a realistic
feel for the fit is good before leaving
the store.)
a.
Swimming
A fitness promoter from the US,
Covert Bailey, was asked to promote a
new exercise machine (I can’t remem-
ber which one). He said, “This is the
best exercise machine invented since
the swimming pool.” As someone who
has always enjoyed the water, and any
water-related sport, I really latched
onto that phrase. The swimming pool
really is the best exercise machine ever
invented. Like bicycling, I could really
devote an entire article to swimming,
so I will only mention quickly a few
highlights about getting exercise in the
pool. It is a myth that one has to be a
good swimmer to work out in the
pool. A water workout works on prin-
ciples of resistance, therefore any
movement in the pool counts as work-
ing in some way. Water is supportive,
which means it is great for anyone
with concerns about knees or back,
which might be susceptible to sports-
related injury. Water aerobics, or
aquafit, as it is sometimes called, is
very demanding physically, but the
amount of impact is greatly reduced.
Also, water running is gaining popu-
larity as a cross-training exercise, and
more frequently, is recommended by
physiotherapists to assist injury recov-
ety.
Running
Running is pretty much the best way
to increase your heart’s endurance. If
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J.ALL
OP Contributor
I am no longer a Vancouverite; I am now a New
Westminsterite. The commute from the East Side of
Vancouver to Douglas College was getting too much, so
I decided to move closer to school. I was charmed by New
West—the old buildings, the older cemeteries and the
mighty Fraser River—all very romantic. Then I moved
into my apartment on 8th Street.
Moving day was a blistering hot day in July, so I didn’t
pay all that much attention to the many shirtless men
walking around. I would have gone bareback if I had on
a nicer bra and I was in better shape. But as the weeks
wore on and the disproportionate number of shockingly
white men-without-shirts became impossible to ignore, I
started to get annoyed. Christ, it’s nearly October and I
still see guys walking around with their T-shirts tied
around their waists. There really isn’t any excuse for this,
and it isn't like this in Vancouver. I know, I still have
friends there and they send postcards.
Then there are the women. I have never seen so many
ladies in tight low-riders and white tank-tops. They trav-
el in packs, many of them bottle-blonde and all of them
a little bit scary. These chicks are tough and not very
friendly, unless you are a dude in a pick-up truck with a
four-pack of Mike’s Hard in the back. I’m no dude and I
ain't got a vehicle, so I haven't been warmly received. No
hard feelings though, if I spent that much time standing
in line at Barfly, braless in a dingy white tube top, I'd be
testy too. Of course, there are some fashionable men and
women in New West (right?), they just don’t live near me.
Fashion's no big deal—I mean who really gives a rat's ass
about that sort of thing. It’s a vocal group of New
Westminsterites whom I refer to as the Fuck Club that
really stump me. The Fuck Club is likely not a recognized
organization, more of a loosely knit assembly of people
in New West who get together around 11p.m. and yell
the word “fuck” outside my bedroom window. They must
take turns, sometimes it’s a woman, other times a man,
and it happens at different intervals throughout the night.
They don’t really say anything else, just the f-word and
then they're on their way. I’m getting used to it. When I
am on my knees (praying of course) and I lose track of
time, I just wait for a Fuck Club member to come on by
and scream an obscenity up at my apartment. Once I hear
that funky little expletive I know it’s time to wrap things
up with the good lord and tuck in for the night. Oh yeah,
got a message for you guys—“shout out from Jesus to the
F-Club!”—Sorry, He asked me to tell them that.
Its not all bad around here: the vintage shops are choice
or as a good friend of mine (born and bred in New West)
says “chawesome.” My favourite is the SPCA Thrift Store
on 6th and 12th for books and knick-knacks, but the
Salvation Army on Columbia has kick-ass furniture.
Front Street’s “Antique Alley” is also a good place to get
your retro fix: unfortunately, buyers and tourists are hip
to it too, so things are a tad overpriced. The graveyards
are amazing around here; very old and quite beautiful.
The old houses near Queen’s Park are ooh and awe-able
and some of the restaurants are great (vive la Hons!)
So, I suppose like any new neighbourhood, it takes a
while to find where I fit in. I dunno, right now I can’t
wait to graduate and get the hell out of here. But who
knows? Maybe this time next year I’ll be tromping down
the street in my white tube top and low-riders, clutching
the marshmallow white arm of my shirtless fella—on the
way to Barfly—hopelessly in love with New West and
each other. A girl can dream.
Wish List
Tom Mellish
OP Contributor
There are a few things on my wish list to spruce up
the college, namely a first aid station, childcare,
more clocks. On the fantasy end of the list there
dwells the nap room, like a cheap rip-off of some
greasy Barbarella set.
I realize that with budgets and raises, and bills to
pay, that it’s easier to meld the security guards with
a medical staff. I'd be reticent to say that the securi-
ty dosen't do a first-rate job of keeping us safe, but
really, we need someone with medical experience on
staff. A first-aid/nursing station would be nice. I’ve
heard a few disgruntled students talk of wandering
around looking for some attention—or even an
aspirin. With the nursing program there could be a
co-op job, shifts, which would look good on a
resume. It’s a win-win situation, and security guards
can focus on their job description.
Next.
How about some child-care for heaven's sake!
DSU, get on this—I never hear a single student
against this, and there are a heckuva bunch of single
moms taking classes here. With Campbell clear-cut-
ting social programs as though they could sate the
@ mm
US appetite for lumber—DSU, let’s see you pushing
for at least some baby-sitting. There’s lots of space in
the DSU building, all we need is some change
tables. C’mon, DSU, earn your pay. What does it
say about us that we aren't providing support? This
crawl into one of those space-age, Japanese cubby-
holes, and zonk out when siesta time hits. A room
full of pillows, or maybe full of balls. A selection of
fake fur suits would be fun, but then no one would
leave the room. It would be Where the Wild Things
should be a top priority, not only of the union, but Are all over again.
the faculty. An on-site daycare would increase the
attendance in classes, and take the burden off the
moms. Again, there is a child-care program at the
college, creating an opportunity for co-op jobs.
Again, looks good on a resume.
I wanna see more clocks—are you people using
biological time or something? I don’t know how
many of us are out there, but I can’t tell half an hour
from a minute. I tell ya, folks, time keeps slipping
into the future. The only clocks I’m conscious of are
at security on the concourse, and on the second
floor of the library. Last time I checked, the pay
phones stopped giving the time. I’ve had the occur-
rence of my watch dying, and being speechless
before the pulsing brood of Mother Douglas. More
clocks, dammit. Hands with inflated, three-fingered
white gloves! Digital is fine by me; even some kind
of androgynous voice announcing the hour like it
was an aboveground monorail station. I’m late for
class already.
And, oh, if it could only come true, a nap room
would be great. It would be nice, but I don’t see it
happening. But if it were a perfect world I could
Well, powers that be, I realize that this last sug-
gestion is the most outrageous—hopefully, though,
it puts the others into perspective, especially child-
care.
Here’s looking at you, kid.
lll
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J.ALL
OP Contributor
I am no longer a Vancouverite; I am now a New
Westminsterite. The commute from the East Side of
Vancouver to Douglas College was getting too much, so
I decided to move closer to school. I was charmed by New
West—the old buildings, the older cemeteries and the
mighty Fraser River—all very romantic. Then I moved
into my apartment on 8th Street.
Moving day was a blistering hot day in July, so I didn’t
pay all that much attention to the many shirtless men
walking around. I would have gone bareback if I had on
a nicer bra and I was in better shape. But as the weeks
wore on and the disproportionate number of shockingly
white men-without-shirts became impossible to ignore, I
started to get annoyed. Christ, it’s nearly October and I
still see guys walking around with their T-shirts tied
around their waists. There really isn’t any excuse for this,
and it isn't like this in Vancouver. I know, I still have
friends there and they send postcards.
Then there are the women. I have never seen so many
ladies in tight low-riders and white tank-tops. They trav-
el in packs, many of them bottle-blonde and all of them
a little bit scary. These chicks are tough and not very
friendly, unless you are a dude in a pick-up truck with a
four-pack of Mike’s Hard in the back. I’m no dude and I
ain't got a vehicle, so I haven't been warmly received. No
hard feelings though, if I spent that much time standing
in line at Barfly, braless in a dingy white tube top, I'd be
testy too. Of course, there are some fashionable men and
women in New West (right?), they just don’t live near me.
Fashion's no big deal—I mean who really gives a rat's ass
about that sort of thing. It’s a vocal group of New
Westminsterites whom I refer to as the Fuck Club that
really stump me. The Fuck Club is likely not a recognized
organization, more of a loosely knit assembly of people
in New West who get together around 11p.m. and yell
the word “fuck” outside my bedroom window. They must
take turns, sometimes it’s a woman, other times a man,
and it happens at different intervals throughout the night.
They don’t really say anything else, just the f-word and
then they're on their way. I’m getting used to it. When I
am on my knees (praying of course) and I lose track of
time, I just wait for a Fuck Club member to come on by
and scream an obscenity up at my apartment. Once I hear
that funky little expletive I know it’s time to wrap things
up with the good lord and tuck in for the night. Oh yeah,
got a message for you guys—“shout out from Jesus to the
F-Club!”—Sorry, He asked me to tell them that.
Its not all bad around here: the vintage shops are choice
or as a good friend of mine (born and bred in New West)
says “chawesome.” My favourite is the SPCA Thrift Store
on 6th and 12th for books and knick-knacks, but the
Salvation Army on Columbia has kick-ass furniture.
Front Street’s “Antique Alley” is also a good place to get
your retro fix: unfortunately, buyers and tourists are hip
to it too, so things are a tad overpriced. The graveyards
are amazing around here; very old and quite beautiful.
The old houses near Queen’s Park are ooh and awe-able
and some of the restaurants are great (vive la Hons!)
So, I suppose like any new neighbourhood, it takes a
while to find where I fit in. I dunno, right now I can’t
wait to graduate and get the hell out of here. But who
knows? Maybe this time next year I’ll be tromping down
the street in my white tube top and low-riders, clutching
the marshmallow white arm of my shirtless fella—on the
way to Barfly—hopelessly in love with New West and
each other. A girl can dream.
Wish List
Tom Mellish
OP Contributor
There are a few things on my wish list to spruce up
the college, namely a first aid station, childcare,
more clocks. On the fantasy end of the list there
dwells the nap room, like a cheap rip-off of some
greasy Barbarella set.
I realize that with budgets and raises, and bills to
pay, that it’s easier to meld the security guards with
a medical staff. I'd be reticent to say that the securi-
ty dosen't do a first-rate job of keeping us safe, but
really, we need someone with medical experience on
staff. A first-aid/nursing station would be nice. I’ve
heard a few disgruntled students talk of wandering
around looking for some attention—or even an
aspirin. With the nursing program there could be a
co-op job, shifts, which would look good on a
resume. It’s a win-win situation, and security guards
can focus on their job description.
Next.
How about some child-care for heaven's sake!
DSU, get on this—I never hear a single student
against this, and there are a heckuva bunch of single
moms taking classes here. With Campbell clear-cut-
ting social programs as though they could sate the
@ mm
US appetite for lumber—DSU, let’s see you pushing
for at least some baby-sitting. There’s lots of space in
the DSU building, all we need is some change
tables. C’mon, DSU, earn your pay. What does it
say about us that we aren't providing support? This
crawl into one of those space-age, Japanese cubby-
holes, and zonk out when siesta time hits. A room
full of pillows, or maybe full of balls. A selection of
fake fur suits would be fun, but then no one would
leave the room. It would be Where the Wild Things
should be a top priority, not only of the union, but Are all over again.
the faculty. An on-site daycare would increase the
attendance in classes, and take the burden off the
moms. Again, there is a child-care program at the
college, creating an opportunity for co-op jobs.
Again, looks good on a resume.
I wanna see more clocks—are you people using
biological time or something? I don’t know how
many of us are out there, but I can’t tell half an hour
from a minute. I tell ya, folks, time keeps slipping
into the future. The only clocks I’m conscious of are
at security on the concourse, and on the second
floor of the library. Last time I checked, the pay
phones stopped giving the time. I’ve had the occur-
rence of my watch dying, and being speechless
before the pulsing brood of Mother Douglas. More
clocks, dammit. Hands with inflated, three-fingered
white gloves! Digital is fine by me; even some kind
of androgynous voice announcing the hour like it
was an aboveground monorail station. I’m late for
class already.
And, oh, if it could only come true, a nap room
would be great. It would be nice, but I don’t see it
happening. But if it were a perfect world I could
Well, powers that be, I realize that this last sug-
gestion is the most outrageous—hopefully, though,
it puts the others into perspective, especially child-
care.
Here’s looking at you, kid.
lll
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News Editor
ICBC and the Vancouver Police Department recently
announced a new program to catch car thieves in action.
Beginning this past September, the Vancouver Police bait car
program was started to combat the high auto theft rates that
have been plaguing the city.
The bait car program works by essentially trapping thieves
until police can arrest them. Cars are left in target areas until a
thief gets inside. The thief is videotaped and E-Comm
(Emergency Communications Southwest BC) is notified. E-
Comm then sends police after the car, using a GPS (Global
Positioning Satellite) system. When police have the car in sight
they order E-Comm to disable the car’s engine, and arrests can
be carried out.
Student and car owner Tom Mellish doesn’t necessarily feel
that arrests make car-theft situations any better.
“I think that it’s a mental health issue,” he said. “If someone
steals my car, they must be mentally ill. Now, I believe that law
enforcement should be taken out of the hands of the militia,
However, bait car programs in cities like Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Hamilton, Ontario have been reporting success
in catching thieves. ICBC reports that Minneapolis’ program
resulted in a 40 percent drop in auto crime over a three-year
period, and that Hamilton experienced a 24 percent drop in the
first year of the program.
According to an ICBC press release, auto theft rates over all
of British Columbia have risen, up 12.5 percent this year com-
pared to 2001’s rates.
In the year 2001, approximately 5,200 vehicles were reported
stolen in the City of Vancouver alone.
The bait car program is a partnership program between E-
Comm, ICBC and the Vancouver Police Department. They
have enlisted the volunteer help of the Vancouver Police
Citizen’s Crime Watch Program, and that of corporate sponsors
such as CanWest Global, EasyPark, Securiguard, NavLynx
Technologies (Canada) Inc., and Oakridge Mall.
To see video footage of real bait cars in action you can visit
and placed into the care of the medical community.”
Naomi Klein Speaks about the Future of
Anti-Globalization
Kevin Groves
British Columbia Bureau
VANCOUVER (CUP)—Before she
could address the sold-out theatre in
downtown Vancouver, Naomi Klein
had a confession to make about elec-
toral politics.
“My relationship with it is frankly
less than cordial,” Klein said to the
laughing crowd. “I have friends who
eat their ballots and while I don’t go
that far, I do have a similar visceral
reaction to voting.”
Nevertheless, Klein, who has
become a leading anti-globalization
activist in recent years, was in
Vancouver to speak at a fundraiser for
the Coalition of Progressive Electors, a
left-leaning slate gearing up to run in
the Vancouver municipal election this
November.
Klein said she supported the group
because she sees it as part of a global
movement providing an alternative to
“McGovernment,” or current neo-lib-
eral politics.
“Many of us are now thinking about
creating an intersection between our
activism at the local and international
level and our antiquated, discredited,
tired, corrupt, democratic institu-
tions,” she said.
Klein’s 45-minute speech to the
silent crowd focussed on the issues that
have been raised in the globalization
debate since No Logo was published,
her groundbreaking book addressing
how corporate control of the public
sphere has limited global democracy.
Building on the theme of dissatisfac-
tion with electoral politics, Klein said
many in Canada no longer want to
voice their dissent through the ballot
box, and she argued that this trend is
spreading around the globe.
“Now we are trying other tactics,
such as surrounding governments
from all directions,” she said. “If this
continues to go on internationally
we're going to be uncontainable.”
Still, Klein warned that it’s far too
early for activists to pat each other on
the back.
Citing the upcoming three-year
anniversary of the WTO protest in
Seattle, Klein said “the movement”
really needs to ask itself what it has to
show for all its mobilizing.
“At the political level I know I don’t
have to tell you that it’s ugly out
there,” she said, referring to North
America’s lurch towards the right since
the US election in 2000. “We have in
no way reversed the flow towards more
privatization, let alone stopped it.”
Klein added that she’s tired of talk-
ing about the space, choice, jobs and
freedoms that today’s society doesn’t
have.
She said her focus now is to find a
way to steer the anti-globalization
movement into a new phase, away
from being what she has described in
her new book Fences and Windows, a
collection of her speeches and newspa-
per columns since 2000, as a group of
meeting stalkers following the trade
bureaucrats around as if they were the
Grateful Dead.
To accomplish this about-face, Klein
argued that what the movement needs
to do now is turn into thousands of
local movements, fighting the way
neo-liberal politics are playing out in
communities.
“We have to show them that there is
no fence big enough to contain the
kind of grass-roots mobilizing that
we're all seeing,” Klein said.
At the same time, Klein argued that
these local movements need to link
their campaigns into a larger global
movement, one capable of showing
where their particular issues fit into an
international economic agenda being
enforced around the world.
“It’s a demand for self determina-
tion, a knowledge that we actually
have the ability and the skills to solve
our own problems if we are given the
resources and the power to do so,” she
said.
With Fences and Windows complete,
Klein said she is now working on a
film about Argentina's pro-democracy
movements.
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News Editor
ICBC and the Vancouver Police Department recently
announced a new program to catch car thieves in action.
Beginning this past September, the Vancouver Police bait car
program was started to combat the high auto theft rates that
have been plaguing the city.
The bait car program works by essentially trapping thieves
until police can arrest them. Cars are left in target areas until a
thief gets inside. The thief is videotaped and E-Comm
(Emergency Communications Southwest BC) is notified. E-
Comm then sends police after the car, using a GPS (Global
Positioning Satellite) system. When police have the car in sight
they order E-Comm to disable the car’s engine, and arrests can
be carried out.
Student and car owner Tom Mellish doesn’t necessarily feel
that arrests make car-theft situations any better.
“I think that it’s a mental health issue,” he said. “If someone
steals my car, they must be mentally ill. Now, I believe that law
enforcement should be taken out of the hands of the militia,
However, bait car programs in cities like Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Hamilton, Ontario have been reporting success
in catching thieves. ICBC reports that Minneapolis’ program
resulted in a 40 percent drop in auto crime over a three-year
period, and that Hamilton experienced a 24 percent drop in the
first year of the program.
According to an ICBC press release, auto theft rates over all
of British Columbia have risen, up 12.5 percent this year com-
pared to 2001’s rates.
In the year 2001, approximately 5,200 vehicles were reported
stolen in the City of Vancouver alone.
The bait car program is a partnership program between E-
Comm, ICBC and the Vancouver Police Department. They
have enlisted the volunteer help of the Vancouver Police
Citizen’s Crime Watch Program, and that of corporate sponsors
such as CanWest Global, EasyPark, Securiguard, NavLynx
Technologies (Canada) Inc., and Oakridge Mall.
To see video footage of real bait cars in action you can visit
and placed into the care of the medical community.”
Naomi Klein Speaks about the Future of
Anti-Globalization
Kevin Groves
British Columbia Bureau
VANCOUVER (CUP)—Before she
could address the sold-out theatre in
downtown Vancouver, Naomi Klein
had a confession to make about elec-
toral politics.
“My relationship with it is frankly
less than cordial,” Klein said to the
laughing crowd. “I have friends who
eat their ballots and while I don’t go
that far, I do have a similar visceral
reaction to voting.”
Nevertheless, Klein, who has
become a leading anti-globalization
activist in recent years, was in
Vancouver to speak at a fundraiser for
the Coalition of Progressive Electors, a
left-leaning slate gearing up to run in
the Vancouver municipal election this
November.
Klein said she supported the group
because she sees it as part of a global
movement providing an alternative to
“McGovernment,” or current neo-lib-
eral politics.
“Many of us are now thinking about
creating an intersection between our
activism at the local and international
level and our antiquated, discredited,
tired, corrupt, democratic institu-
tions,” she said.
Klein’s 45-minute speech to the
silent crowd focussed on the issues that
have been raised in the globalization
debate since No Logo was published,
her groundbreaking book addressing
how corporate control of the public
sphere has limited global democracy.
Building on the theme of dissatisfac-
tion with electoral politics, Klein said
many in Canada no longer want to
voice their dissent through the ballot
box, and she argued that this trend is
spreading around the globe.
“Now we are trying other tactics,
such as surrounding governments
from all directions,” she said. “If this
continues to go on internationally
we're going to be uncontainable.”
Still, Klein warned that it’s far too
early for activists to pat each other on
the back.
Citing the upcoming three-year
anniversary of the WTO protest in
Seattle, Klein said “the movement”
really needs to ask itself what it has to
show for all its mobilizing.
“At the political level I know I don’t
have to tell you that it’s ugly out
there,” she said, referring to North
America’s lurch towards the right since
the US election in 2000. “We have in
no way reversed the flow towards more
privatization, let alone stopped it.”
Klein added that she’s tired of talk-
ing about the space, choice, jobs and
freedoms that today’s society doesn’t
have.
She said her focus now is to find a
way to steer the anti-globalization
movement into a new phase, away
from being what she has described in
her new book Fences and Windows, a
collection of her speeches and newspa-
per columns since 2000, as a group of
meeting stalkers following the trade
bureaucrats around as if they were the
Grateful Dead.
To accomplish this about-face, Klein
argued that what the movement needs
to do now is turn into thousands of
local movements, fighting the way
neo-liberal politics are playing out in
communities.
“We have to show them that there is
no fence big enough to contain the
kind of grass-roots mobilizing that
we're all seeing,” Klein said.
At the same time, Klein argued that
these local movements need to link
their campaigns into a larger global
movement, one capable of showing
where their particular issues fit into an
international economic agenda being
enforced around the world.
“It’s a demand for self determina-
tion, a knowledge that we actually
have the ability and the skills to solve
our own problems if we are given the
resources and the power to do so,” she
said.
With Fences and Windows complete,
Klein said she is now working on a
film about Argentina's pro-democracy
movements.
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Sports
Athlete of the Week
The Apprenticeship of Matthew Ormerod
Neill Jeffrey
Spartan Deportment
In the first week of the season in men’s
soccer, Matthew Ormerod scored two
goals for the Douglas College Royals
in a win over Okanagan University
College and was named BCCAA
Athlete of the Week (September 10).
Surprised by the honour, Matthew
claims that other players on the soccer
team probably played better than he
did, but he showed up on the score-
sheet. Nothing false about his mod-
esty; it’s as natural as the likeable ath-
lete’s honesty.
A Second Year student in the Sport
Science Program at DC, this is
Matthew’s third season with the
Royals. He considers this year’s team as
the most talented of the three teams he
has played for at DC. He plays a posi-
tion between striker and midfielder, a
role perfectly suited for his playmak-
ing and offensive skills, enabling him
to play off the strikers and generate
scoring chances. “It gives me a little
more freedom. And we attack lots any-
way. We really like to attack.”
© page 24
Matthew Ormerod
Matthew Ormerod played organized
soccer at age five. His father continued
to train him until Matthew was ten,
then his Dad arranged for him to
receive some professional coaching
from Ted McDougall, a former
Manchester United player.
McDougall’s connections with soccer
in England led to an opportunity for
fourteen-year old Matthew to try out
with Manchester City, to try to break
into their development system. In the
UK, selected schoolboys can serve a
soccer apprenticeship and learn their
trade with a particular team, working
their way up to become professional
soccer journeymen. “It’s exactly like
becoming a tradesman,” Matthew
says. “You become a soccer player and
you do your job.” McDougall’s contact
at Manchester, Coach Alan Ball, is still
remembered around Vancouver as one
of the legendary Whitecaps, from the
days of the North American Soccer
League (NASL).
Matthew admits it can be intimidat-
ing for a Canadian to try out for teams
in England and Ireland, given
Canada’s nonexistence in the soccer
world. Then he grins mischievously,
recalling a scene he made at one try-
out. He strode boldly onto the field, “a
Canadian kid, and of course I showed
up in red boots, and they’re all saying,
oooh—Canadian in red boots!”
As a player, he made a good impres-
sion but did not catch on with
Manchester. He came back to BC, and
finished his secondary schooling in
North Delta. From fourteen to eight-
een, he played for Delta teams that
usually placed second, just as the
Douglas College Royals finished sec-
ond last year. Some players from those
Delta teams are now Matthew's Royal
teammates. Stedman Espinoza goes
back even further with Matthew. They
were next-door neighbours when they
were five. “A very good player,”
Matthew says, noticeably more com-
fortable praising other players than
appraising his own abilities. As a
group, the Royals’ long-term team-
mates are tired of finishing second.
This year, they want to win the
BCCAA soccer championship, and
lose the bitter taste of those second-
place finishes. How sweet that would
be—for players who have come this far
together, to win before they graduate
and go their separate ways. And it
would be even sweeter for Matthew
Ormerod, to able to share that win
with the Royals’ head coach, who just
happens to be Matthew's very first
coach — his father, Joe Ormerod.
Matthew sees strategy as his father’s
strength as a coach. “If there’s one
thing he does the best, better than any
of the guys I’ve played for, it’s tactics.
He understands the game...and he gets
points across well.” Coach Ormerod
was a goalkeeper in his playing career,
and as with goalies in hockey, seems to
have been a real student of the game,
with a keen sense of its intricacies. But
when asked about his father’s career as
a player, Matthew says, “he never talks
about it.”
When he was eighteen, Matthew
gave professional soccer another try,
this time in Ireland. He was asked to
play for that team, “but the money
wasnt really good enough to give up
the other press
an education,” he says. He tried out
for another team, in England, but
“they said they weren't going to offer
me a contract at that time. So I came
back to school.” And the Douglas
College Royals are the beneficiaries of
that move.
Asked about leadership, he says, “I
think different teams need different
(kinds of) leaders. This squad has a
really interesting mix of old guys and
older guys, and young guys right out
of high school. With this squad, a
good leader has to be a little bit stern-
er than usually you would be...because
this is a really fun group.”
It’s not that they lack discipline, but
“when they're having a good time, they
really have a good time.” Fortunately,
there are older guys on the team who
can settle things down, and make sure
everyone is focused. Matthew cites
Kristopher Peterson and Michael
Frampton as steadying influences on
the team, enthusing about Peterson,
calling him “strong, a great leader. He
leads by example most of the time,”
and has a certain look. “When he gives
you, that look, you just say, “Okay,
Kris!” Matthew rates Peterson highly,
the best centreback he has ever played
with in Canada.
Soccer obviously dominates
Matthew’s life. Throughout the soccer
season, the team practice, travels and
plays at colleges from Kamloops to
Kelowna and Nanaimo, leaving little
time for studying. Still, school is a pri-
ority with Matthew. His girlfriend,
Laura, helps get him away from the
game. When he moves on from
Douglas College, he will probably
transfer to UBC, and eventually go
into teaching, but playing professional
soccer is still his goal. He knows that
in Britain, “as a twenty-year-old
Canadian it’s difficult to even get a
look,” but he can still give pro soccer
his best shot, either in the States, or in
Canada. For the time being, however,
he has a journeyman job to do with
the Douglas College Royals.
Watch the master at work. Catch the
next home games, on October 12 and
13 (Sat/Sun), and October 19 and 20
(Sat/Sun), at Town Centre in
Coquitlam, near the David Lam
Campus. All games begin at 2p.m.
Sports
Athlete of the Week
The Apprenticeship of Matthew Ormerod
Neill Jeffrey
Spartan Deportment
In the first week of the season in men’s
soccer, Matthew Ormerod scored two
goals for the Douglas College Royals
in a win over Okanagan University
College and was named BCCAA
Athlete of the Week (September 10).
Surprised by the honour, Matthew
claims that other players on the soccer
team probably played better than he
did, but he showed up on the score-
sheet. Nothing false about his mod-
esty; it’s as natural as the likeable ath-
lete’s honesty.
A Second Year student in the Sport
Science Program at DC, this is
Matthew’s third season with the
Royals. He considers this year’s team as
the most talented of the three teams he
has played for at DC. He plays a posi-
tion between striker and midfielder, a
role perfectly suited for his playmak-
ing and offensive skills, enabling him
to play off the strikers and generate
scoring chances. “It gives me a little
more freedom. And we attack lots any-
way. We really like to attack.”
© page 24
Matthew Ormerod
Matthew Ormerod played organized
soccer at age five. His father continued
to train him until Matthew was ten,
then his Dad arranged for him to
receive some professional coaching
from Ted McDougall, a former
Manchester United player.
McDougall’s connections with soccer
in England led to an opportunity for
fourteen-year old Matthew to try out
with Manchester City, to try to break
into their development system. In the
UK, selected schoolboys can serve a
soccer apprenticeship and learn their
trade with a particular team, working
their way up to become professional
soccer journeymen. “It’s exactly like
becoming a tradesman,” Matthew
says. “You become a soccer player and
you do your job.” McDougall’s contact
at Manchester, Coach Alan Ball, is still
remembered around Vancouver as one
of the legendary Whitecaps, from the
days of the North American Soccer
League (NASL).
Matthew admits it can be intimidat-
ing for a Canadian to try out for teams
in England and Ireland, given
Canada’s nonexistence in the soccer
world. Then he grins mischievously,
recalling a scene he made at one try-
out. He strode boldly onto the field, “a
Canadian kid, and of course I showed
up in red boots, and they’re all saying,
oooh—Canadian in red boots!”
As a player, he made a good impres-
sion but did not catch on with
Manchester. He came back to BC, and
finished his secondary schooling in
North Delta. From fourteen to eight-
een, he played for Delta teams that
usually placed second, just as the
Douglas College Royals finished sec-
ond last year. Some players from those
Delta teams are now Matthew's Royal
teammates. Stedman Espinoza goes
back even further with Matthew. They
were next-door neighbours when they
were five. “A very good player,”
Matthew says, noticeably more com-
fortable praising other players than
appraising his own abilities. As a
group, the Royals’ long-term team-
mates are tired of finishing second.
This year, they want to win the
BCCAA soccer championship, and
lose the bitter taste of those second-
place finishes. How sweet that would
be—for players who have come this far
together, to win before they graduate
and go their separate ways. And it
would be even sweeter for Matthew
Ormerod, to able to share that win
with the Royals’ head coach, who just
happens to be Matthew's very first
coach — his father, Joe Ormerod.
Matthew sees strategy as his father’s
strength as a coach. “If there’s one
thing he does the best, better than any
of the guys I’ve played for, it’s tactics.
He understands the game...and he gets
points across well.” Coach Ormerod
was a goalkeeper in his playing career,
and as with goalies in hockey, seems to
have been a real student of the game,
with a keen sense of its intricacies. But
when asked about his father’s career as
a player, Matthew says, “he never talks
about it.”
When he was eighteen, Matthew
gave professional soccer another try,
this time in Ireland. He was asked to
play for that team, “but the money
wasnt really good enough to give up
the other press
an education,” he says. He tried out
for another team, in England, but
“they said they weren't going to offer
me a contract at that time. So I came
back to school.” And the Douglas
College Royals are the beneficiaries of
that move.
Asked about leadership, he says, “I
think different teams need different
(kinds of) leaders. This squad has a
really interesting mix of old guys and
older guys, and young guys right out
of high school. With this squad, a
good leader has to be a little bit stern-
er than usually you would be...because
this is a really fun group.”
It’s not that they lack discipline, but
“when they're having a good time, they
really have a good time.” Fortunately,
there are older guys on the team who
can settle things down, and make sure
everyone is focused. Matthew cites
Kristopher Peterson and Michael
Frampton as steadying influences on
the team, enthusing about Peterson,
calling him “strong, a great leader. He
leads by example most of the time,”
and has a certain look. “When he gives
you, that look, you just say, “Okay,
Kris!” Matthew rates Peterson highly,
the best centreback he has ever played
with in Canada.
Soccer obviously dominates
Matthew’s life. Throughout the soccer
season, the team practice, travels and
plays at colleges from Kamloops to
Kelowna and Nanaimo, leaving little
time for studying. Still, school is a pri-
ority with Matthew. His girlfriend,
Laura, helps get him away from the
game. When he moves on from
Douglas College, he will probably
transfer to UBC, and eventually go
into teaching, but playing professional
soccer is still his goal. He knows that
in Britain, “as a twenty-year-old
Canadian it’s difficult to even get a
look,” but he can still give pro soccer
his best shot, either in the States, or in
Canada. For the time being, however,
he has a journeyman job to do with
the Douglas College Royals.
Watch the master at work. Catch the
next home games, on October 12 and
13 (Sat/Sun), and October 19 and 20
(Sat/Sun), at Town Centre in
Coquitlam, near the David Lam
Campus. All games begin at 2p.m.
Edited Text
October 2, 2002
Sports
Athlete of the Week
The Apprenticeship of Matthew Ormerod
Neill Jeffrey
Spartan Deportment
In the first week of the season in men’s
soccer, Matthew Ormerod scored two
goals for the Douglas College Royals
in a win over Okanagan University
College and was named BCCAA
Athlete of the Week (September 10).
Surprised by the honour, Matthew
claims that other players on the soccer
team probably played better than he
did, but he showed up on the score-
sheet. Nothing false about his mod-
esty; it’s as natural as the likeable ath-
lete’s honesty.
A Second Year student in the Sport
Science Program at DC, this is
Matthew’s third season with the
Royals. He considers this year’s team as
the most talented of the three teams he
has played for at DC. He plays a posi-
tion between striker and midfielder, a
role perfectly suited for his playmak-
ing and offensive skills, enabling him
to play off the strikers and generate
scoring chances. “It gives me a little
more freedom. And we attack lots any-
way. We really like to attack.”
© page 24
Matthew Ormerod
Matthew Ormerod played organized
soccer at age five. His father continued
to train him until Matthew was ten,
then his Dad arranged for him to
receive some professional coaching
from Ted McDougall, a former
Manchester United player.
McDougall’s connections with soccer
in England led to an opportunity for
fourteen-year old Matthew to try out
with Manchester City, to try to break
into their development system. In the
UK, selected schoolboys can serve a
soccer apprenticeship and learn their
trade with a particular team, working
their way up to become professional
soccer journeymen. “It’s exactly like
becoming a tradesman,” Matthew
says. “You become a soccer player and
you do your job.” McDougall’s contact
at Manchester, Coach Alan Ball, is still
remembered around Vancouver as one
of the legendary Whitecaps, from the
days of the North American Soccer
League (NASL).
Matthew admits it can be intimidat-
ing for a Canadian to try out for teams
in England and Ireland, given
Canada’s nonexistence in the soccer
world. Then he grins mischievously,
recalling a scene he made at one try-
out. He strode boldly onto the field, “a
Canadian kid, and of course I showed
up in red boots, and they’re all saying,
oooh—Canadian in red boots!”
As a player, he made a good impres-
sion but did not catch on with
Manchester. He came back to BC, and
finished his secondary schooling in
North Delta. From fourteen to eight-
een, he played for Delta teams that
usually placed second, just as the
Douglas College Royals finished sec-
ond last year. Some players from those
Delta teams are now Matthew's Royal
teammates. Stedman Espinoza goes
back even further with Matthew. They
were next-door neighbours when they
were five. “A very good player,”
Matthew says, noticeably more com-
fortable praising other players than
appraising his own abilities. As a
group, the Royals’ long-term team-
mates are tired of finishing second.
This year, they want to win the
BCCAA soccer championship, and
lose the bitter taste of those second-
place finishes. How sweet that would
be—for players who have come this far
together, to win before they graduate
and go their separate ways. And it
would be even sweeter for Matthew
Ormerod, to able to share that win
with the Royals’ head coach, who just
happens to be Matthew's very first
coach — his father, Joe Ormerod.
Matthew sees strategy as his father’s
strength as a coach. “If there’s one
thing he does the best, better than any
of the guys I’ve played for, it’s tactics.
He understands the game...and he gets
points across well.” Coach Ormerod
was a goalkeeper in his playing career,
and as with goalies in hockey, seems to
have been a real student of the game,
with a keen sense of its intricacies. But
when asked about his father’s career as
a player, Matthew says, “he never talks
about it.”
When he was eighteen, Matthew
gave professional soccer another try,
this time in Ireland. He was asked to
play for that team, “but the money
wasnt really good enough to give up
the other press
an education,” he says. He tried out
for another team, in England, but
“they said they weren't going to offer
me a contract at that time. So I came
back to school.” And the Douglas
College Royals are the beneficiaries of
that move.
Asked about leadership, he says, “I
think different teams need different
(kinds of) leaders. This squad has a
really interesting mix of old guys and
older guys, and young guys right out
of high school. With this squad, a
good leader has to be a little bit stern-
er than usually you would be...because
this is a really fun group.”
It’s not that they lack discipline, but
“when they're having a good time, they
really have a good time.” Fortunately,
there are older guys on the team who
can settle things down, and make sure
everyone is focused. Matthew cites
Kristopher Peterson and Michael
Frampton as steadying influences on
the team, enthusing about Peterson,
calling him “strong, a great leader. He
leads by example most of the time,”
and has a certain look. “When he gives
you, that look, you just say, “Okay,
Kris!” Matthew rates Peterson highly,
the best centreback he has ever played
with in Canada.
Soccer obviously dominates
Matthew’s life. Throughout the soccer
season, the team practice, travels and
plays at colleges from Kamloops to
Kelowna and Nanaimo, leaving little
time for studying. Still, school is a pri-
ority with Matthew. His girlfriend,
Laura, helps get him away from the
game. When he moves on from
Douglas College, he will probably
transfer to UBC, and eventually go
into teaching, but playing professional
soccer is still his goal. He knows that
in Britain, “as a twenty-year-old
Canadian it’s difficult to even get a
look,” but he can still give pro soccer
his best shot, either in the States, or in
Canada. For the time being, however,
he has a journeyman job to do with
the Douglas College Royals.
Watch the master at work. Catch the
next home games, on October 12 and
13 (Sat/Sun), and October 19 and 20
(Sat/Sun), at Town Centre in
Coquitlam, near the David Lam
Campus. All games begin at 2p.m.
Sports
Athlete of the Week
The Apprenticeship of Matthew Ormerod
Neill Jeffrey
Spartan Deportment
In the first week of the season in men’s
soccer, Matthew Ormerod scored two
goals for the Douglas College Royals
in a win over Okanagan University
College and was named BCCAA
Athlete of the Week (September 10).
Surprised by the honour, Matthew
claims that other players on the soccer
team probably played better than he
did, but he showed up on the score-
sheet. Nothing false about his mod-
esty; it’s as natural as the likeable ath-
lete’s honesty.
A Second Year student in the Sport
Science Program at DC, this is
Matthew’s third season with the
Royals. He considers this year’s team as
the most talented of the three teams he
has played for at DC. He plays a posi-
tion between striker and midfielder, a
role perfectly suited for his playmak-
ing and offensive skills, enabling him
to play off the strikers and generate
scoring chances. “It gives me a little
more freedom. And we attack lots any-
way. We really like to attack.”
© page 24
Matthew Ormerod
Matthew Ormerod played organized
soccer at age five. His father continued
to train him until Matthew was ten,
then his Dad arranged for him to
receive some professional coaching
from Ted McDougall, a former
Manchester United player.
McDougall’s connections with soccer
in England led to an opportunity for
fourteen-year old Matthew to try out
with Manchester City, to try to break
into their development system. In the
UK, selected schoolboys can serve a
soccer apprenticeship and learn their
trade with a particular team, working
their way up to become professional
soccer journeymen. “It’s exactly like
becoming a tradesman,” Matthew
says. “You become a soccer player and
you do your job.” McDougall’s contact
at Manchester, Coach Alan Ball, is still
remembered around Vancouver as one
of the legendary Whitecaps, from the
days of the North American Soccer
League (NASL).
Matthew admits it can be intimidat-
ing for a Canadian to try out for teams
in England and Ireland, given
Canada’s nonexistence in the soccer
world. Then he grins mischievously,
recalling a scene he made at one try-
out. He strode boldly onto the field, “a
Canadian kid, and of course I showed
up in red boots, and they’re all saying,
oooh—Canadian in red boots!”
As a player, he made a good impres-
sion but did not catch on with
Manchester. He came back to BC, and
finished his secondary schooling in
North Delta. From fourteen to eight-
een, he played for Delta teams that
usually placed second, just as the
Douglas College Royals finished sec-
ond last year. Some players from those
Delta teams are now Matthew's Royal
teammates. Stedman Espinoza goes
back even further with Matthew. They
were next-door neighbours when they
were five. “A very good player,”
Matthew says, noticeably more com-
fortable praising other players than
appraising his own abilities. As a
group, the Royals’ long-term team-
mates are tired of finishing second.
This year, they want to win the
BCCAA soccer championship, and
lose the bitter taste of those second-
place finishes. How sweet that would
be—for players who have come this far
together, to win before they graduate
and go their separate ways. And it
would be even sweeter for Matthew
Ormerod, to able to share that win
with the Royals’ head coach, who just
happens to be Matthew's very first
coach — his father, Joe Ormerod.
Matthew sees strategy as his father’s
strength as a coach. “If there’s one
thing he does the best, better than any
of the guys I’ve played for, it’s tactics.
He understands the game...and he gets
points across well.” Coach Ormerod
was a goalkeeper in his playing career,
and as with goalies in hockey, seems to
have been a real student of the game,
with a keen sense of its intricacies. But
when asked about his father’s career as
a player, Matthew says, “he never talks
about it.”
When he was eighteen, Matthew
gave professional soccer another try,
this time in Ireland. He was asked to
play for that team, “but the money
wasnt really good enough to give up
the other press
an education,” he says. He tried out
for another team, in England, but
“they said they weren't going to offer
me a contract at that time. So I came
back to school.” And the Douglas
College Royals are the beneficiaries of
that move.
Asked about leadership, he says, “I
think different teams need different
(kinds of) leaders. This squad has a
really interesting mix of old guys and
older guys, and young guys right out
of high school. With this squad, a
good leader has to be a little bit stern-
er than usually you would be...because
this is a really fun group.”
It’s not that they lack discipline, but
“when they're having a good time, they
really have a good time.” Fortunately,
there are older guys on the team who
can settle things down, and make sure
everyone is focused. Matthew cites
Kristopher Peterson and Michael
Frampton as steadying influences on
the team, enthusing about Peterson,
calling him “strong, a great leader. He
leads by example most of the time,”
and has a certain look. “When he gives
you, that look, you just say, “Okay,
Kris!” Matthew rates Peterson highly,
the best centreback he has ever played
with in Canada.
Soccer obviously dominates
Matthew’s life. Throughout the soccer
season, the team practice, travels and
plays at colleges from Kamloops to
Kelowna and Nanaimo, leaving little
time for studying. Still, school is a pri-
ority with Matthew. His girlfriend,
Laura, helps get him away from the
game. When he moves on from
Douglas College, he will probably
transfer to UBC, and eventually go
into teaching, but playing professional
soccer is still his goal. He knows that
in Britain, “as a twenty-year-old
Canadian it’s difficult to even get a
look,” but he can still give pro soccer
his best shot, either in the States, or in
Canada. For the time being, however,
he has a journeyman job to do with
the Douglas College Royals.
Watch the master at work. Catch the
next home games, on October 12 and
13 (Sat/Sun), and October 19 and 20
(Sat/Sun), at Town Centre in
Coquitlam, near the David Lam
Campus. All games begin at 2p.m.
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The Tragically Hip—
Live In The Flesh, Sept 19/02
Heather Barnes
Culture Editor
October 2, 2002
The Tragically Hip played the Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 19 and 20. This was my third time see-
ing the Hip live, and, due to the Queen E. holding what seemed 1/100th of the audience of the Pacific
Coliseum or General Motors Place, the event was certainly the most intimate. You could hear each person's
cheers and even the “worst” seats were so close to the stage as to not require binoculars to make out the band.
Sam Roberts opened virtually on time and showed he’s an artist not afraid to repeatedly coax the audience
to their feet, singing and clapping along. He forged a cheerful aura out of everyone as the band played their
radio hits. By the time they were done, the crowd seemed hesitant to calm down for the intermission, but,
to everyone’s surprise, the Tragically Hip came on stage after no more than 20 minutes!
The group opened up with Use Jt Up from Jn Violet Light, their newest album. Throughout the show they
mixed melodic new songs like /¢s a Good Life if You Don't Weaken and Silver Jet with a great deal of the rockin’
old ones like Little Bones and New Orleans is Sinking. This effectively covered the band’s 18 year long career.
The crowd was on its feet for the entire show excepting a few slower, new songs, proving an acquaintance
of mine wrong: the Queen. E is certainly NOT a “sit-down” venue! It was wonderful to see the hockey-jer-
sey speckled crowd dancing, and to hear the entire place sing along to almost every song. There’s an inti-
macy at that theatre that you most definitely only get at stadiums if you are rich or lucky enough to be sit-
ting in the first row.
Near the end of the show, just before the three-song encore, the chant of “HIP! HIP! HIP! HIP!” roared
through the building. The Tragically Hip came back onto the stage and played Wheat Kings and ended the
show with possibly their most crowd-pleasing hit, Blow at High Dough. Here, the audience completely dis-
regarded the classiness of the theatre and went nuts, making the cheers of the hundreds seem like those of
the thousands. I do think it sufficient to say, The Tragically Hip has not lost “it”, and frankly, might not be
Gord Downey of the Hip
able to if they tried.
Theatre Review
SALMAN RUSHDIE IN CONVERSATION WITH TIMOTHY
TAYLOR at the Chan Centre For the Performing farts
Sarah Gignac
OP Contributor
The last time Salman Rushdie was in Vancouver was a quarter of a centu-
ry ago. He was working for Air Canada as an ad copyist, and they sent him
over to inspire his writing. The trip included a whirlwind tour of the west.
Surprisingly enough, Rushdie’s claim to fame did not rise from any witty
airline slogans. Twenty-five years later, Rushdie again visits Vancouver, this
time as a journalist, professor, poet, and, some argue, one of the greatest
novelists of our time.
Although Rushdie’s impressive credits include eight novels, several works
of non-fiction and one children’s book, he is best known for The Satanic
Verses, and the controversy surrounding its publication. Soon after the
novel was published in 1988, it was deemed blasphemous towards Islam by
Ayatollah Khomeini, who issued a death warrant on Rushdie. The
London-based author was forced into hiding and spent most of the fol-
lowing decade underground with the protection of Scotland Yard. In 1998
the Iranian government revoked the Fatwa, but his life was still threatened
by Muslim extremist groups. Only recently has Rushdie been able to re-
enter society without the fear of being killed, almost 15 years after The
Satanic Verses was released.
His repeat appearance in BC was part of a tour promoting his most
recent publication, Step Across This Line. It is a collection of essays, speech-
es, and articles written over the last decade, which span a vast array of top-
ics, from the pleasures of being a soccer fanatic, to reminiscences on his
hippy days in London, to How The Grinch Stole Voteville, a poem on Bush's
recent election (with apologies to Dr. Zeus). Rushdie read a few choice
pieces from the collection, as well as from his latest novel, last year’s Fury.
The novel takes us into the life of Malik Solanka, a middle-aged professor
who makes it big by creating a TV doll show that explores the history of
philosophy.
The half-hour reading was a perfect overview into Rushdie’s talents as a
writer. It gave the audience a taste of his broad range of ideas and the forms
he uses to portray them. His reading also made his works accessible for
those who might be a little intimidated by the writer whose politically-
charged works drove him underground for a decade. His stories are funny,
current, and thought-provoking. He’s not afraid to tackle issues that others
shy away from. Yet he does so in a gentle manner, quietly persuading his
readers/listeners to face the issues as well.
Considering everything he has been through in the last 25 years, Rushdie
seems a very down-to-earth kind of guy. He spent the rest of the evening
chatting with Timothy Taylor, a local author. Their conversation mean-
dered over a variety of subjects, from living in New York to soccer, from
current reactions to terrorism to their favourite authors. He joked easily
with Taylor, and even took the technical difficulties with the microphones
in stride.
In a little over an hour, Rushdie managed to make a real connection with
the audience. He gave us listeners some things to think about, and more
importantly, the desire to think about them. We walked away feeling
uplifted and inspired. Feeling that we were a little better off for having
heard Salman Rushdie speak.
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Edited Text
Culture
the other press
The Tragically Hip—
Live In The Flesh, Sept 19/02
Heather Barnes
Culture Editor
October 2, 2002
The Tragically Hip played the Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 19 and 20. This was my third time see-
ing the Hip live, and, due to the Queen E. holding what seemed 1/100th of the audience of the Pacific
Coliseum or General Motors Place, the event was certainly the most intimate. You could hear each person's
cheers and even the “worst” seats were so close to the stage as to not require binoculars to make out the band.
Sam Roberts opened virtually on time and showed he’s an artist not afraid to repeatedly coax the audience
to their feet, singing and clapping along. He forged a cheerful aura out of everyone as the band played their
radio hits. By the time they were done, the crowd seemed hesitant to calm down for the intermission, but,
to everyone’s surprise, the Tragically Hip came on stage after no more than 20 minutes!
The group opened up with Use Jt Up from Jn Violet Light, their newest album. Throughout the show they
mixed melodic new songs like /¢s a Good Life if You Don't Weaken and Silver Jet with a great deal of the rockin’
old ones like Little Bones and New Orleans is Sinking. This effectively covered the band’s 18 year long career.
The crowd was on its feet for the entire show excepting a few slower, new songs, proving an acquaintance
of mine wrong: the Queen. E is certainly NOT a “sit-down” venue! It was wonderful to see the hockey-jer-
sey speckled crowd dancing, and to hear the entire place sing along to almost every song. There’s an inti-
macy at that theatre that you most definitely only get at stadiums if you are rich or lucky enough to be sit-
ting in the first row.
Near the end of the show, just before the three-song encore, the chant of “HIP! HIP! HIP! HIP!” roared
through the building. The Tragically Hip came back onto the stage and played Wheat Kings and ended the
show with possibly their most crowd-pleasing hit, Blow at High Dough. Here, the audience completely dis-
regarded the classiness of the theatre and went nuts, making the cheers of the hundreds seem like those of
the thousands. I do think it sufficient to say, The Tragically Hip has not lost “it”, and frankly, might not be
Gord Downey of the Hip
able to if they tried.
Theatre Review
SALMAN RUSHDIE IN CONVERSATION WITH TIMOTHY
TAYLOR at the Chan Centre For the Performing farts
Sarah Gignac
OP Contributor
The last time Salman Rushdie was in Vancouver was a quarter of a centu-
ry ago. He was working for Air Canada as an ad copyist, and they sent him
over to inspire his writing. The trip included a whirlwind tour of the west.
Surprisingly enough, Rushdie’s claim to fame did not rise from any witty
airline slogans. Twenty-five years later, Rushdie again visits Vancouver, this
time as a journalist, professor, poet, and, some argue, one of the greatest
novelists of our time.
Although Rushdie’s impressive credits include eight novels, several works
of non-fiction and one children’s book, he is best known for The Satanic
Verses, and the controversy surrounding its publication. Soon after the
novel was published in 1988, it was deemed blasphemous towards Islam by
Ayatollah Khomeini, who issued a death warrant on Rushdie. The
London-based author was forced into hiding and spent most of the fol-
lowing decade underground with the protection of Scotland Yard. In 1998
the Iranian government revoked the Fatwa, but his life was still threatened
by Muslim extremist groups. Only recently has Rushdie been able to re-
enter society without the fear of being killed, almost 15 years after The
Satanic Verses was released.
His repeat appearance in BC was part of a tour promoting his most
recent publication, Step Across This Line. It is a collection of essays, speech-
es, and articles written over the last decade, which span a vast array of top-
ics, from the pleasures of being a soccer fanatic, to reminiscences on his
hippy days in London, to How The Grinch Stole Voteville, a poem on Bush's
recent election (with apologies to Dr. Zeus). Rushdie read a few choice
pieces from the collection, as well as from his latest novel, last year’s Fury.
The novel takes us into the life of Malik Solanka, a middle-aged professor
who makes it big by creating a TV doll show that explores the history of
philosophy.
The half-hour reading was a perfect overview into Rushdie’s talents as a
writer. It gave the audience a taste of his broad range of ideas and the forms
he uses to portray them. His reading also made his works accessible for
those who might be a little intimidated by the writer whose politically-
charged works drove him underground for a decade. His stories are funny,
current, and thought-provoking. He’s not afraid to tackle issues that others
shy away from. Yet he does so in a gentle manner, quietly persuading his
readers/listeners to face the issues as well.
Considering everything he has been through in the last 25 years, Rushdie
seems a very down-to-earth kind of guy. He spent the rest of the evening
chatting with Timothy Taylor, a local author. Their conversation mean-
dered over a variety of subjects, from living in New York to soccer, from
current reactions to terrorism to their favourite authors. He joked easily
with Taylor, and even took the technical difficulties with the microphones
in stride.
In a little over an hour, Rushdie managed to make a real connection with
the audience. He gave us listeners some things to think about, and more
importantly, the desire to think about them. We walked away feeling
uplifted and inspired. Feeling that we were a little better off for having
heard Salman Rushdie speak.
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News
October 2, 2002
The Squat Lives On
Eileen Velthuis
News Editor
There are still protesters at the corner of Hastings and Abbott
in downtown Vancouver.
On Saturday September 14, squatters, activists and support-
ers occupied the old Woodward's building, which has been
unoccupied since 1993, to press for action on social housing.
The following Monday, all were told they would have to leave.
Throughout the week, more and more people showed up to
stay and to protest. They have been removed from the building
by police twice, and they keep coming back.
On Saturday September 21, a reported 58 arrests were made
and those people were taken to the Supreme Court.
“We awoke at 6:30a.m. to the pounding of riot police at the
barricades. I think they probably enjoyed this very much,”
protest participant Brent Morley said, describing the police
removing the squatters Saturday morning.
DC student Jenn Thompson feels that some of the protest-
ers are going about it the wrong way, and that some of their
“By being too aggressive they've ruined their chances of get-
ting what they wanted. They should have found a different
approach,” she said.
Morley feels that while some were arrested, the protest suc-
ceeded in that it was a good way to bring attention to people
who are in desperate need of housing.
“Yes, the police took the building. Yes, homeless people and
supporters were evicted back onto the streets,” Morley said.
“But some awareness was raised for low-income housing, and
much of the left-over food did go to the local shelters.”
He also feels that the province should re-prioritize their
spending.
“How much was spent by the province in taking back the
empty building? The cost of mobilizing the riot police, the
overtime spent on the extra uniformed officers, not to mention
the cost of hailing and sending to court the 64 [sic] protest-
ers...it might be cheaper for the province to ante up and pro-
the other press
actions are unnecessary.
: : : »
vide some low-income housing.
Atlantic Canadian Grads Earn Less
Jennifer Henderson
fitlantic Bureau
HALIFAX(CUP)—Atlantic Canadian university
graduates seeking work may have to venture outside
the region if earning potential is their top priority.
A report issued by the Canada Millennium
Scholarship Foundation indicates that Atlantic
Canadian university graduates earn “significantly
less” than counterparts in other provinces.
According to the report's co-author this discrep-
ancy is a reflection of regional economics rather than
educational quality.
“I don’t think it’s saying anything about the con-
dition of graduates but rather about the workplace
conditions they’re coming into,” said Sean Junor.
“In smaller provinces such as Manitoba,
Saskatchewan or, in this case, Nova Scotia, you don't
have the high paying jobs, the company head offices
that can pay incredible starting salaries.”
Job-seeking graduates can expect to earn $25,000
in Atlantic Canada compared to $29,500 in Central
Canada and a high of $37,000 in Western Canada.
It’s a statistic that Junor doubts residents of the
region will find surprising.
“There’s a lot of data in this report that are sur-
prising. I’m not sure that this is the most surprising.
Simply, the wages paid in cities like Halifax and St.
© page 4
John’s aren't as high as those paid in Calgary,
Toronto or Montreal,” he said.
David Hare, the Nova Scotia chairperson of the
Canadian Federation of Students isn’t surprised by
the findings on the low starting salaries of Atlantic
Canadian graduates but he is taken aback by what
he perceives as omissions in the report's contents.
“The fact that Atlantic Canada has lower starting
wages and higher unemployment than other parts of
the country is not surprising,” said Hare. “What is
surprising is that this report ignores the student debt
crisis.”
Hare believes that the low starting salaries are yet
another obstacle Atlantic Canadians must face when
choosing to pursue higher education.
“The debt crisis in Nova Scotia is appalling. The
Millennium Scholarship Foundation has done noth-
ing for Nova Scotia. Couple that with the highest
tuition in the country and then couple that with the
lowest starting wages and high unemployment and
you have a catastrophe,” he said.
According to Fred Morley, vice president and chief
economist of the Greater Halifax Partnership, these
potential financial hardships aren't keeping young
graduates from choosing to call the region’s largest
city home.
“Usually low wages are a reflection of a low
demand for labour,” said Morley. “We know that the
unemployment rate in Halifax is fairly low. There
are more people wanting to live and work in Halifax
than there are jobs.”
Morley believes that factors other than salary may
be what makes Halifax most attractive to young
workers.
“Wages don't tell you everything. If your costs of
living are a little bit lower in Halifax then that comes
into play. Quality of life is another factor as is prox-
imity to friends and family.”
According to Junor’s research such intangible ben-
efits might not be enough to keep graduates in the
region. He believes that increased mobility among
young Canadians means that recent graduates are
free to seek their fortunes outside their home
provinces.
“The businesses that are there offer the best they
can. If that’s good enough students take them up on
it. If not, they pursue other options. People migrate
where the high wages are, whether the cost of living
is higher or not.”
Edited Text
News
October 2, 2002
The Squat Lives On
Eileen Velthuis
News Editor
There are still protesters at the corner of Hastings and Abbott
in downtown Vancouver.
On Saturday September 14, squatters, activists and support-
ers occupied the old Woodward's building, which has been
unoccupied since 1993, to press for action on social housing.
The following Monday, all were told they would have to leave.
Throughout the week, more and more people showed up to
stay and to protest. They have been removed from the building
by police twice, and they keep coming back.
On Saturday September 21, a reported 58 arrests were made
and those people were taken to the Supreme Court.
“We awoke at 6:30a.m. to the pounding of riot police at the
barricades. I think they probably enjoyed this very much,”
protest participant Brent Morley said, describing the police
removing the squatters Saturday morning.
DC student Jenn Thompson feels that some of the protest-
ers are going about it the wrong way, and that some of their
“By being too aggressive they've ruined their chances of get-
ting what they wanted. They should have found a different
approach,” she said.
Morley feels that while some were arrested, the protest suc-
ceeded in that it was a good way to bring attention to people
who are in desperate need of housing.
“Yes, the police took the building. Yes, homeless people and
supporters were evicted back onto the streets,” Morley said.
“But some awareness was raised for low-income housing, and
much of the left-over food did go to the local shelters.”
He also feels that the province should re-prioritize their
spending.
“How much was spent by the province in taking back the
empty building? The cost of mobilizing the riot police, the
overtime spent on the extra uniformed officers, not to mention
the cost of hailing and sending to court the 64 [sic] protest-
ers...it might be cheaper for the province to ante up and pro-
the other press
actions are unnecessary.
: : : »
vide some low-income housing.
Atlantic Canadian Grads Earn Less
Jennifer Henderson
fitlantic Bureau
HALIFAX(CUP)—Atlantic Canadian university
graduates seeking work may have to venture outside
the region if earning potential is their top priority.
A report issued by the Canada Millennium
Scholarship Foundation indicates that Atlantic
Canadian university graduates earn “significantly
less” than counterparts in other provinces.
According to the report's co-author this discrep-
ancy is a reflection of regional economics rather than
educational quality.
“I don’t think it’s saying anything about the con-
dition of graduates but rather about the workplace
conditions they’re coming into,” said Sean Junor.
“In smaller provinces such as Manitoba,
Saskatchewan or, in this case, Nova Scotia, you don't
have the high paying jobs, the company head offices
that can pay incredible starting salaries.”
Job-seeking graduates can expect to earn $25,000
in Atlantic Canada compared to $29,500 in Central
Canada and a high of $37,000 in Western Canada.
It’s a statistic that Junor doubts residents of the
region will find surprising.
“There’s a lot of data in this report that are sur-
prising. I’m not sure that this is the most surprising.
Simply, the wages paid in cities like Halifax and St.
© page 4
John’s aren't as high as those paid in Calgary,
Toronto or Montreal,” he said.
David Hare, the Nova Scotia chairperson of the
Canadian Federation of Students isn’t surprised by
the findings on the low starting salaries of Atlantic
Canadian graduates but he is taken aback by what
he perceives as omissions in the report's contents.
“The fact that Atlantic Canada has lower starting
wages and higher unemployment than other parts of
the country is not surprising,” said Hare. “What is
surprising is that this report ignores the student debt
crisis.”
Hare believes that the low starting salaries are yet
another obstacle Atlantic Canadians must face when
choosing to pursue higher education.
“The debt crisis in Nova Scotia is appalling. The
Millennium Scholarship Foundation has done noth-
ing for Nova Scotia. Couple that with the highest
tuition in the country and then couple that with the
lowest starting wages and high unemployment and
you have a catastrophe,” he said.
According to Fred Morley, vice president and chief
economist of the Greater Halifax Partnership, these
potential financial hardships aren't keeping young
graduates from choosing to call the region’s largest
city home.
“Usually low wages are a reflection of a low
demand for labour,” said Morley. “We know that the
unemployment rate in Halifax is fairly low. There
are more people wanting to live and work in Halifax
than there are jobs.”
Morley believes that factors other than salary may
be what makes Halifax most attractive to young
workers.
“Wages don't tell you everything. If your costs of
living are a little bit lower in Halifax then that comes
into play. Quality of life is another factor as is prox-
imity to friends and family.”
According to Junor’s research such intangible ben-
efits might not be enough to keep graduates in the
region. He believes that increased mobility among
young Canadians means that recent graduates are
free to seek their fortunes outside their home
provinces.
“The businesses that are there offer the best they
can. If that’s good enough students take them up on
it. If not, they pursue other options. People migrate
where the high wages are, whether the cost of living
is higher or not.”