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Volume 46 Issue No. 15 December 2, 2013 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/
Holly Vossen is in her first year
of Fanshawes Pre-Health
Sciences program. Im just a
regular girl who moved to the
big city of London, she said.
Im trying to discover and
always learn and do something
new.
1. Why are you here?
I loveFanshawe!
2. What was your life-changing
moment?
Realizingnothingmattersasmuch
asmy ownhappiness.
3. What music are you currently
listening to?
Anythinginthetop100.
4. What is the best piece of
advice youve ever received?
Dowhatever makesyouhappyand
therest will come.
5. Who is your role model?
My mom.
6. Where in the world have you
travelled?
Ive been to a few places in
Europe: France, Germany and
Austria.
7. What was your first job?
Linecook.
8. What would your last meal
be?
Hot roast beef sandwich.
9. What makes you uneasy?
Tryingnewthings.
10. What is your passion?
Helpingothers.
Do you want Fanshawe to know 10
Things About You? Just head on
over to fsu.ca/interrobang and
click on the 10 Things I Know
About You link at the top.
10 Things I Know About You...
Deck the halls, its Holly Vossen!
CREDIT: SUBMITTED
Holly is happy with a hot roast beef sandwich.
CREDIT: STEPHANIE LAI
Audio Post Production student Steve Dusome played a djembe that the Shea Butter Man and his associate
brought with them on November 21.
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from your
Interrobang Team
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Thespirit of givingis intheair,
andonethird-year Dental Hygiene
student made an invaluable dona-
tiontowardoral healthcareto one
of our communitys sectors in
need.
In early October, Meaghan
Bennett heldapizzaparty to raise
funds for dental care packages.
Wegot alot of support fromthe
first- and third-year Dental stu-
dents, and faculty came out to
socialize.
She raised more than $150 and
purchased 110 dental care pack-
ages that contained a toothbrush,
toothpasteandfloss. Thepackages
were given to At Lohsa Native
Family Healing Services Inc., a
local organization that offers
mens and womens groups,
affordablehousing, substancesup-
port, language classes and other
vital servicestoaboriginal people.
This is areally high-risk popu-
lation for poor oral health,
Bennett said. As a primary oral
healthcareprovider, I feel its our
responsibility to go into the com-
munityandhelpreducethesebarri-
ers to access of care specifically
oral care within these popula-
tions.
Alongwiththedental carepack-
ages, shegaveAt Lohsastacks of
pamphlets with information on
dental hygiene.
I feel like Santa Claus,
Bennett grinned on the day she
donated the packages in late
November.
A friend of hers works at At
Lohsa, which is why shechoseto
donatetothat organization. It was
at theforefront of my initiativeto
gointothat community. I know, in
the past, there hasnt been any
focus on any aboriginal popula-
tions It was definitely an area
that I thought needed some more
attention.
This isnt the first year Bennett
has raised funds for oral health.
Last year, I also organized a
fundraiser for Sharing Smiles,
whichisanevent happeningannu-
ally in London that deals specifi-
callywithindividualswithdisabil-
ities, Bennett said. She sold
SharingSmiles t-shirtstoDental
Hygiene students and staff in the
Fanshaweand Western University
programstoraisemoneyfor dental
carepackages.
This is a continual thing, she
said. Its definitely something I
feel very passionateabout being
able to have personal interaction
with populations who are very
high-risk for poor oral health, as
well as decreasing stigmas associ-
ated with a lot of conditions that
peoplemaynot befamiliar with
Itsdefinitelyimportant asahealth
care provider to be able to under-
stand these barriers and do what
youcaninthecommunitiestohelp
themout.
Itsappreciated. Weregrateful
for [Meaghans] generosity and
efforts, said Dennis Whiteye,
mens co-ordinator for At Lohsa
He added that the donation will
mean a lot to At Lohsas clients
andwill helpalot of families.
For more information on At
Lohsasprogramsandservices, go
to atlohsa.com or call 519-438-
0068.
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Got a question, concern, or
comment about college policies?
ph: 519-452-4458
fx: 519-451-8831
bog.student@fanshawec.ca
Clayton Greene
Student Representative to
the Board of Governors
Despite the chilly late-
November weather, the Project
Playteamwasall smileswhenthey
handed off a gaming bundle to
NAmerind Friendship Centre in
London.
ProjectPlayisagamingcelebra-
tionthattakesplaceonFanshawes
campus in late September. The
money raised from the event is
used to purchase video games,
board games and gaming hard-
ware, whichisgiventocommunity
organizations.
Started by local gamers Greg
Picken and Mathew Hoy in 2012,
Project Play has raised nearly
$10,000 in the past two years. It
was recently awarded a
Community Innovation Award by
Pillar Nonprofit Network. This
year, the$4,000raisedbytheevent
was leveraged into donations and
discounts totalling closeto $5,000
worthof games, whichwas donat-
ed to NAmerind, Glen Cairn
Community Resource Centre and
North West London Community
ResourceCentre.
This is the part that really
counts, PickensaidonNovember
23, when the teamdropped off a
gaming bundle at NAmerind.
After all the work that goes into
building the actual event, getting
everyone involved ultimately,
this is what its about and this is
whenit feelsthemost rewarding.
Weget excitedwhenweget to
doour ProjectPlaydaybecausewe
get to seeall thefaces of thepeo-
plewho arecoming out and play-
ing with us for the day, added
Brittany Medeiros, event co-ordi-
nator for Project Play. But this is
definitely theexcitingpart that we
look forward to, because this is
where we see all our hard work
actually goingback tothecommu-
nity.
NAmerinds cultural connec-
tions for aboriginal youth co-
orindator Chantel Doxtator wason
hand to accept the donation. The
organizationusedtohaveagaming
systemfor youth to play with, but
it wasstolenyearsago.
Wehavent hadonesince, and
our budget doesnt allowustopur-
chase those types of things, she
said. The fundraising that we
havebeendoingover theyearshas
been to takethekids to East Park
or Canadas Wonderland or the
movies wehavent yet beenable
topurchaseanother gamingsystem
toreplacetheonethat wastaken.
She was thrilled to receive the
donation. This is just unbeliev-
able, itssoawesome. I haveyouth
that drop in all the time every
day, theyreinandout, inandout
this is going to be something
thats going to bring themin and
keepthemhere.
This September was the second
year for Project Play, which has
grownfrom12exhibitorstonearly
40. Hopefully next year we get
even more people out and we can
takeour almost $10,000that weve
made in two years and see where
we can go fromthere, Hoy said.
He and his team are looking to
move beyond the gaming table
for next years event by adding
new attractions and expanding on
existing ones, such as cosplay
eventsandartisans alley.
Were in discussions about
where we can take Project Play,
adding something really, really
cool, Picken said. We cant say
anything yet, but if it happens, it
wouldbereally, really, amazing.
It involves dinosaurs, added
Hoy withagrin.
For moreinformationonProject
Play, check out projectplay.ca.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Giving the gift of gaming
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Fanshawe student
donates dental hygiene
products to At Lohsa
CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST
Dental Hygiene student Meaghan Bennett (right) raised money with a
pizza party to purchase dental hygiene kits. She donated 110 kits to At
Lohsa Native Family Healing Centre in London in late November. Dennis
Whiteye, mens program coordinator for At Lohsa, said the services
clients would be very appreciative of the gift.
CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST
Hot off receiving their Community Innovation Award from Pillar Nonprofit
Network, the Project Play team trekked out on a chilly Saturday to spread
some joy to a community centre in need. (Clockwise from top left)
Chantal Doxtator, NAmerind cultural connections for aboriginal youth co-
orindator, and Project Plays Brittany Medeiros, Julien Channer, Mathew
Hoy and Greg Picken were all smiles during donation day on November 23.
FanshaweCollegewill behold-
ing a memorial in the Alumni
LoungeonDecember 6toremem-
be14lives that werelost fromthe
shootingat LcolePolytechnique
in1989.
Parliament later declared in
1991 that December 6 would be
theNational Dayof Remembrance
and Action on Violence Against
Women.
Dayan Boyce, corporate com-
munication officer for Fanshawe,
said it has been a goal at the col-
lege to create a campus free from
violence.
[The memorial] is sort of an
opportunity to reflect on ways to
make the meaningful change to
prevent violence both against
women and violence generally in
our society, said Boyce. We
have to look at the atrocities that
have happened so we can learn
fromthem.
The memorial will include a
guest speaker fromthecommunity
toaddressattendees, and14female
studentvolunteerswill placeacan-
dleandroseby picturesof thevic-
tims.
For Spec. Const. Brent
Arseneault, thememorial servesas
anawarenesspiece. Itsproviding
a voice for the victims, he said.
Wearetakingastandagainst vio-
lence. Wearehereto support one
another through whatever crises
that werein, and wewill help as
muchaswecan.
An awareness pieceis to bring
attention to the matter, said
Arseneault. Every persons going
to take something different from
thememorial, but itstoknowthat
support structures are in place to
help you and that we are here
becausewedocare.
For anyoneinneedof immediate
assistance, both Boyce and
Arseneault put Campus Security
Services at the top of the contact
list.
There is also Counselling and
Accessibility Services and [stu-
dents] can tap into the resources
there, said Boyce. They have
incredible counsellors
Everything is done in the strictest
confidence.
Boycesaiditsimportant tocon-
tinueto highlight violenceagainst
any groups.
The issue hasnt been solved
yet. The problemstill exists, he
said. Its oneof our major causes
totry andcombat that.
Its an everybody issue. As
long as theres violence against
any group of people, weve got a
problem.
Boyce said students and staff
could get involved in ways other
than volunteering for thememori-
al.
Educate[yourself] ontheissue
of gender violence, and the more
educated [you] become on these
issues, the more [you] tend to
becomeadvocatesfor therightside
of theargument.
Theres no doubt that every
person has been touched by vio-
lenceat somepoint intheir lifeand
insomecapacity,saidArseneault.
Collectively we take a stand
together to speak louder, and our
criesareheard.
Anyone in need of Campus
Security candial 519-452-4242on
cell phones, or 4242 on any inter-
nal phone. Counselling and
Accessibility can be reached at
519-452-4282.
Thememorial will takeplacein
theAlumni Loungeon thesecond
floor of theStudent Centrestarting
at 12p.m. andendingat 12:50. All
are welcome to participate and
commemorate.
STEPHANIE LAI
INTERROBANG
Stand up to violence
against women December 6
NEWS
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Youre probably already think-
ing ahead to your holiday plans,
but dont forget that youre still a
student throughout the winter
break. Part of your responsibilities
as a student includes checking
your gradesandknowingyour aca-
demic standing.
If youreina15-week program,
your grades will be available on
WebAdvisor onDecember 18at 6
p.m. Thecollegewill beopenuntil
noon on December 24, and staff
will beavailabletohelpyoudecide
what to do should you bein jeop-
ardy of failingyour program.
Take advantage of the time
between when grades are posted
and when thecollegecloses use
that time wisely, said Robert
Kitchen, senior manager of
Fanshawes Student Academic
SuccessServices. Headvisedmak-
ing a notification on your cell-
phonetoremindyoutocheckyour
gradesonDecember 18.
Theresalimitedtimewhenwe
come back on J anuary 2 so
theres Thursday and Friday, and
classes start on Monday [J anuary
6]. Theres very littletime, so stu-
dentswhodont want toget caught
in lines [should deal with these
issuesearly].
If youseethatyour gradesarent
where they need to be and you
need help, get in touch with the
Student Success Advisor for your
school (afull list of SSAs names
and contact information is avail-
able at tinyurl.com/fanshaweSSA)
or your program co-ordinator for
helpwithyour next steps.
If your academic standing is in
jeopardy, you haveafew options.
First, think about whether your
programisagoodfit for you. Part
of it is realizing why their grades
are not where they want themto
be, Kitchen said. Is it because
theyredoingwhat theyneedtodo
and are still struggling? Is it that
theyre not going to class, theyre
not handing assignments in on
time? Help for those kinds of
issues can be found with your
Student SuccessAdvisor or inThe
Learning Centre. We have a
wealthof support for students.
Maybe nows the time youre
realizing that your program isnt
such a good fit for you after all.
Fanshawe is now offering an
advisingcentrethroughtheOffice
of theRegistrar. Youcantalktoan
advisor thereshouldyoudecideto
switchprograms contact themat
advising@fanshawec.ca or call
519-452-4277 and press 4. You
can also completeacareer assess-
ment in the Counselling and
Accessibility Servicesoffice.
Take advantage of the services
Fanshawe offers to help you suc-
ceed. Dont wait be proactive,
check your grades and get help if
youneedit.
More information regarding
grades, academicstandingandreg-
istration for the next termcan be
found on MyFanshawe under
Office of the Registrar, Student
Records, TranscriptsandGrades.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Open your grades
before your gifts
Youmay haveseensmall dona-
tionboxespoppingupintheOasis,
the Biz Booth and even the
Publications office. Next timeyou
seeone, tossalittlesparechangein
there youll be helping the
FanshaweStudent Unionprovidea
perfect Christmas for a family in
need.
Since2006, theFSU hascollect-
ed spare change from students
throughout November and
December tobuygiftsandfoodfor
families who otherwise may not
havehadaChristmasat all.
Weprovideaperfect Christmas
presents for thekids and ameal
for the family, said Sara Roach,
advertising coordinator for the
FSU. Sheishelpingtoorganizethe
Adopt-A-Family fundraiser this
year. All thefunds raisedareused
for ashoppingspree, withatonof
toys, clothes, food and gift cards
purchasedfor alocal family.
Youcanalsodonatetothecause
by attending hockey night at The
Out Back Shack on December 5.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and cover is
$2, with all proceeds going to
Adopt-A-Family. The event will
featuregiveaways, special dealson
food and Molson products and a
draw for Winter Classic tickets
(opentofull-timestudentsonly).
TheOut BackShackwill alsobe
offering point of purchase dona-
tions fromDecember 2to 6where
patronscanaddadollar totheir bill
insupport of thefamily.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Donate a perfect Christmas
to a local family in need
Itstimetocrackopenyour text-
books, uncapyour highlightersand
get downtobusiness.
Inorder toprovidestudentswith
a safe, quiet place to study, the
Library and Media Services on
Fanshawes London campus will
onceagainoffer 24/7accessduring
examseason.
There are people who find it
really, really wonderful that at 3
a.m. whentheygetthestudybugor
when theyre cramming we all
cram, letsfacereality! itsnice
toknowthat youhaveasafeplace
in which you can do it, said
Martie Grof-Iannelli, senior man-
ager of Library Media Services at
Fanshawe.
The 24/7 Library access begins
at 8 a.m. on December 2 and runs
until 5 p.m. on December 13.
Fanshawestudent ID must bepre-
sentedtogainentry.
Students can check out books
and other media during the
Librarys regular hours (Sunday 1
to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday 8
a.m. to 10p.m., andFriday 8a.m.
to 5 p.m.). [TheLibrary is open]
strictly as a study spot its not
with service, Grof-Iannelli said.
Theres no one here thats going
to be checking in and out books,
but wehaveasecurityguardHe
keeps thedecorumof theplaceso
its a safe place in which people
canstudy.
Please note that the Library
Student ResearchLabhours wont
change, because its already open
24/7.
So head to the Library and
shhhh! Get studying!
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Warning: This story will warm
thecocklesof thecoldest heart and
isthemost aww-inducingstorythe
reporter hasever written.
November 19 marked as a spe-
cial day for 84 London-area kids
who were whisked off to Walt
Disney World for the day, thanks
to Sunshine Foundations
DreamLift program.
Wearein thebusiness of rais-
ing money for two programs for
kids with severe physical disabili-
ties, saidnational executivedirec-
tor Nancy Sutherland. One pro-
gramis called DreamLift and the
other is[for] anindividual dream.
A lot of timesintheir lives, [it]
isnt reallyledbythem, itskindof
reactivetotheneedsof their condi-
tions, said Sutherland. So we
liketo haveaday wherethey can
just be a kid and they can be the
boss.
This past DreamLift was
Sunshines 55th to Disney, so to
Sutherland, Disney isano-brainer.
Kids arealready in tuneto the
magicof Disneyandtheyknowthe
characters, she said. Theres
great wheelchair accessibility. The
staff are very well trained to deal
withthespecial needsof our kids.
Sutherlandsaidthestaff interact
with the kids and make themfeel
great; that theydont feel awkward
or different.
Ive had kids say things like,
Mickey Mousedidnt evennotice
my wheelchair.
Twelve-year-old Noah Delaney
was one of the lucky 84 who was
chosen for the DreamLift, and
mom Catherine was glad he had
thechancetogo.
Hegot togotoFloridawithout
hisparents, soI thinkit helpedhim
grow up a little bit, she said. It
wasabitscarytoknowhecouldgo
away without us, but its such an
awesomeopportunityfor himtodo
something he doesnt normally
do.
The Delaneys have had a long-
standing relationship with
Sunshine. In fact, the family was
given a trip to Noahs destination
of choice, courtesy of the
Foundation.
HechoseFlorida.
I honestlydontthinkwewould
havetakenatriplikethat whereit
wasjust relaxationandnot visiting
family, saidCatherine. Wewent
toDisneyfor acoupledays, but his
dream was to go to Daytona
[Beach] because hes a big
NASCAR fan.
We probably wouldnt have
done that if he didnt pick it. We
hadareally goodtime.
For Catherine, DreamLiftwasan
important experience for Noah to
have.
Its just really nice for himto
know he doesnt need us all the
time, Catherine said. Its inter-
esting that even since [going to]
campthis summer, his physiother-
apist has noticed how much more
independent hesbecome.
AndNoahcouldnt agreemore.
It was so awesometo go with-
out my parents, hesaid.
Sutherland has gone on every
trip, andsaidtheexperience(while
gratifying) is different each time.
This time, shewas matchedwitha
group of seven-year-old girls who
hadachancetomeet Tinker Bell.
Tinker Bell was telling them
that they were very brave and it
was very overwhelming to see
theselittlegirlswhodontfeel well
all of the time, and that was all
gone from their faces, she said.
They werejust glowingandgrin-
ning and being little seven-year-
oldgirlsmeetingTinker Bell. That
just really got me.
Anditsmomentslikethesethat
makes Sutherlands job worth-
while.
Thats our job, to have them
know that theyre still a kid and
that they should be looking for-
ward to some things, even though
they might be having painful sur-
geries and things like that,
Sutherland said. Were there to
breakdownanyof thosebarriersto
getting them to have their dream
fulfilled.
To learn more about the
Sunshine Foundation, visit sun-
shine.ca, or get connected by fol-
lowing their Twitter handle
@SunshineFound and liking them
at facebook.com/SunshineFound.
STEPHANIE LAI
INTERROBANG
Disney, where dreams come true
CHECK YOUR
GRADES on
WEBADVISOR
Grades will be available on WebAdvisor December 18th after 6:00 pm.
(for programs ending December 13th)
It is important to check your grades and academic standing as soon as
possible in case you have failed pre-requisite courses for the Winter Term
and/or are required to reapply to your program.
If your academic standing is "Required to Reapply" you must contact your
Academic School before noon December 24, 2013 or the week of January 2,
2014. Many of the Schools will have extended hours the first week of January to
assist students.
More information regarding grades, academic standing and registration for
the next term can be found on MyFanshawe under
Office of the Registrar, Student Records, Transcripts and Grades.
We wish you good luck on your exams and
final assignments.
We're here to help you succeed.
Fanshawes
co-curricular record
launching in January
As your classes wind down,
work is still happeningoncampus
to get ready for thenext semester,
andanexcitinginitiativeiscoming
to Fanshawe for students: the co-
curricular record.
This is an official Fanshawe
College document that recognizes
your participation in a range of
campus life activities. Students
who participated in identified
activitiesinthefall of 2013will be
abletoincludetheminthecreation
of their co-curricular record.
Students will be able to add this
document to their portfolio and
present recruiterswithbothatran-
scriptandaco-curricular record. In
addition to recording your partici-
pation, more importantly you can
sharethiswithemployerstodiffer-
entiate yourself in employment
competitions.
Fanshawe students have always
enjoyedarichanddiversestudent
experience. Many students have
chosentostudyherebecauseof the
quality of the academic program
and student lifeopportunities, and
the College wanted to recognize
students participation in these
activities. There is tremendous
growth and development that can
happen as a result of student par-
ticipationincampus lifeactivities.
This learningcannowbecaptured
in the co-curricular record.
Academic activities that earn
grades will not beincludedinthis
document; the tool is designed to
captureyour learningthat happens
outsideof theclassroom.
Employers canoftengleanfrom
your resume your technical skills,
but someof your soft skillsmaybe
harder to determine from just a
resume. If they seealot of partici-
pation or involvement in leader-
ship roles on campus, they may
assumeyou will gravitatetowards
aleadershiprolewithintheir com-
pany. Recruiters for organizations
arelooking not only for what you
candotomorrowbutwhatyouwill
potentially offer in the future.
Studentswhoarewell roundedand
very engaged academically and
with campus life often stand out
andmaketheir jobmucheasier.
Therewill beover 100activities
intheco-curricular recordwhenit
launches. These range from stu-
dent leadership activities, partici-
pation in athletics and numerous
other activities that will foster stu-
dent growth and leadership. There
will beopportunitiesfor newactiv-
ities to be added in the future
shouldtheyfit thecriteriafor addi-
tion. Thereisacommitteethat had
done considerable work to bring
this initiativeto apoint it is ready
tolaunchin2014.
In the last few years, more and
more campuses have offered the
co-curricular record document to
students as a result of strong stu-
dent participation and interest in
documenting these activities and
this learning and growth.
Additionally, research suggesting
the value of participation in these
activities has encouraged campus
leaders to want to recognize this
additional learningandgrowththat
happensoncampus.
Look forward to finding out
moreabouttheCCRintheJ anuary
13 issue of Interrobang. At that
timewewill discuss howstudents
can sign up to start theprocess to
get their ownCCR.
ROBERT KITCHEN
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STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS SERVICES
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Tragedy struck the Elgin-Middlesex
DetentionCentreinearlyNovember, whena
man was found dead after being beaten by
fellow inmates. Randy Drysdale, 46, was
murdered in theEMDC in 2011 amid com-
plaintsthat thefacilityfailedtomonitor him
properly. Two years later, nothing has
changedexcept thename.
Sarnia resident Adam Kargus, 29, was
arrestedonthechargeof usingafalseiden-
tity and sentenced to serve time in the
EMDC. Hewasfoundbeatentodeathinthe
showers on November 1, 2013. Official
statementsontheincreaseinprisonviolence
in Canada cite overcrowding and under-
staffing, but some penitentiary staff blame
theConservativeGovernment.
The Union of Canadian Correctional
Officersstagedaprotest at theConservative
convention in Calgary on October 31, with
displays illustrating the dangers of double-
bunkinginmates. Last year, theOfficeof the
Correctional Investigator reported an influx
of inmates equivalent to two large peniten-
tiariesasaresult of newConservativecrime
bills. Correctional Services of Canada also
reported a 33 per cent increase in prison
assaultsbetween2010and2011.
In J uly 2012, the federal prison system
hadarecordhighinmatepopulationof over
15,000 inmates, forcing penitentiaries to
double-bunk cells. Unsurprisingly the
increasewasreflectedinthecost of running
thefacilities. They balloonedfrom$1.6bil-
lionper year, beforePrimeMinister Stephen
Harper tookofficein2006, to$2.9billionby
2011. Nowin2013, theprovinces areinthe
sameboat.
Almost half of the 29 Ontario peniten-
tiaries are holding more inmates than they
were designed for. CBC News interviewed
QueensUniversity professor AllanManson
in2012, whenhesaidthat similar conditions
potentially violated the United Nations
Minimal Standardsfor Prisoners. Thecondi-
tionsarenosecret intheLondonCourthouse
where Ontario Court J ustice Gregory
Pockele has been accused by lawyers of
shorteningsentencesduetoconditionsat the
EMDC. Pockele expressed concern for the
safetyof inmatesat thecentre, whichearned
hima sharp response fromthe Minister of
Community Safety and Correctional
Services, MadeleineMeilleur. Thesubtextin
her statement couldnt addresstheissuebet-
ter when theLondon FreePress quoted her
saying, This is a reality for correctional
facilitiesacrossthecountry.
The Prime Minister continues to tout his
tough-on-crime image while failing to
address societal inequalities that contribute
to increased incarceration rates, particularly
in the ballooning prison population of the
prairies. Whilehemaybefulfillinghiscam-
paign promiseof a lifesentencemeaning a
sentence for life, Canadians have to decide
whether they want agovernment that would
rather punishcriminals after thefact instead
of preventing thecrime. Given that therate
of recidivisminCanadaisestimatedtobe33
per cent by the Correctional Service of
Canada, it seemslikethebest way tokeepa
convict from reoffending is for them to
spendaslittletimeinprisonaspossible.
With the recent snowfall that draped
London in a cold, white blanket, our
Christmas spirit has all but thawed. This is
thetimeof year that causeseverythingfrom
extremejoy toextremestress.
Thisisall reflectedinthefamily-orientat-
ed Christmas films that run constantly
throughout December, wherethearchetypal
family runs into comedic problems and
solves themthrough the power of the holi-
days. Underlying the plot of these films is
this question, what is the meaning of
Christmas? What doestheperfect Christmas
meantous?
I could barely give an answer to either
question. Assomeonewhoisrather apathet-
ic about Christmas, and loathes the con-
sumeristaspectof it, I finditdifficulttoreal-
ly definewhat it even is anymorelet alone
pushmyself tobeentirely supportiveof it. I
thinkitsimportanttorecognizethemeaning
of thisholidayandtounderstandwhat it has
historicallystoodfor andwhatithasbecome
today.
For Christians, this day typically encom-
passes the celebration of J esus miraculous
divine birth. For many non-Christians, the
dayistocelebratefamilyandpeace. For oth-
ers, its just another civic holiday abreak
fromtheir studiesandoccupations.
As magical as it is, Christmas has some
underlying issues that I dont think are
addressed very often. Typically in the sea-
son, thestressamountedtovisitingextended
family(withaFrench-Canadianbackground
myself, thewordextended shouldbeitali-
cized) and the obligation to buy gifts are
some that make this season more trouble
thanitsworth.
For many, this is normal. I mean, if you
dont buy a gift for someone on this day,
howcan you truly say that you care? What
kind of relationship would you have with
your family if you didnt showcase your
utmost respect via material items? I think
this question is only pondered whenever
someone expresses dissatisfaction with the
seasonandis hastily forgottenafterwards. I
findthis to bedegradingandmy willpower
toevendiscuss thesubject is runningout of
fuel.
Our relationshipsshouldnotbedefinedby
favours and material items for these things
happendaily without noticeandoftenwith-
out thanks. Its difficult to say whether this
is human natureor aproduct of theculture
welivein. I feel as if this seasons original
message as a simple Christian holiday has
been warped to become a holiday that is
definedby marketsandconsumerism.
It shouldnot benews to peoplethat gifts
andcelebrationof aspecific religiousfigure
isnot ontheplateof concernfor everyoneat
this time. Morethanonce, Iveseenexpen-
sivegifts exchanged in apublic school set-
ting between privileged children while the
lessfortunatelook on.
I think themost painful thingto envision
isthelifeof achildwhogrowsupalongthe
mainstreamlacking the expensive toys that
their peers get, lacking the comfort of a
tight-knit family, or lacking the initial reli-
giousbeliefsthat Christmasisbasedaround
inthefirst place.
That alienating feeling is something that
Ive personally found to be very misunder-
stoodby alargeportionof privilegedsocie-
ty anddismissedas purewhiningwhenever
itsbrought up.
I personally do not get too excited over
thisdayfor thesereasons. I likethedaysoff
andI likebeingableto hangout withloved
ones, butI dontparticularlygetexcitedover
theholiday itself. I dont judgemy relation-
ships withpeoplebasedongifts andI dont
spendtonsof moneyandtimeonsomething
that feels morelikeasocial obligation than
anactual obligationtomaintainmyrelation-
shipwithsomeone.
I dont really say Merry Christmas
because, asyoucansee, Imnotinterestedin
it, butImnotgoingtobeoffendedbysome-
one who does, because it means different
thingstodifferent people.
I think someone can say whatever they
feel likeinthesetimes, but that is haltedby
thedreadedwar onChristmas. It is atire-
someargument that dronesonwiththesame
annual pointsandthesamepeoplethrowing
their fistintheair thinkingthattheir beloved
commercial holiday is somehow disappear-
ing. Fromwhat Iveseen, I cansafelyassure
youthatitsnotgoinganywhere. Happyhol-
idays.
Themeaningof Christmas
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It seemstobeoneof mylifesironiesthat
others consistently throw wrenches in the
gears of my master plans. Perhaps you can
relate: You know what youre capable of.
You have a specific goal in mind.
Everythings primed for execution but then
BAAAM everyoneelsearoundyousome-
how makes the situation about them and
youre left there wondering, Huh? Whose
event/idea or, worse, (as in my case as of
late) weddingwasthisagain?
You lose control of the situation, youre
reliant on others who dont respect your
needs/schedule and you ultimately find
yourself trying to cater to everyone elses
specific demands, insteadof satisfyingyour
own. Youget toapoint whereinyoufrankly
just feel like telling all those problematic
typestof*** off, but nowdear that wouldnt
becordial wouldit?Nottomention, itwould
certainly dwindledownthat guest list!
But theres always asilver lining. Indeed,
my weddingplanningwoesprovidetheper-
fect backdropfor this months lessononthe
conceptof freedom.Howdoyoudefineit?
Howdoyourecognizeit? Andis theresuch
athingastrue freedom?
Psychologically speaking, freedom is
defined as a concept wherein one has per-
sonal agency: the ability to think and act
independently accordingtotheir ownmerits
and directives. In other words, freedom is
akintofreewill. AsImsureyouvenoted
however this definitionis not ideal inthat it
excludesfromit anyonewhoadherestoreli-
gious or philosophical doctrine that dictate
all of their actions are pre-determined by
someexternal entity but thatstheleast of
our concerns! Lets talk societal freedom
for amoment.
Many moons ago, our buddy Freud
observed some basic traits about human
beings. Hehypothesized that thereason we
evolvedfromnomadic competingtribespeo-
ple to agrarian farmers living within estab-
lished cultural groups was becausewereal-
ized the benefit of collective society
theres power in numbers. Seeing as our
ancestors merged from a variety of back-
grounds and experiences, in order to ensure
group harmony, the law (or laws, in this
case) as they say, had to be laid down.
How does this tie into the concept of free-
dom?Well, byjoiningforces, andinorder to
benefit fromthosejoined forces, our ances-
tors had to sacrifice certain individual
allowances in exchange for serving the
greater good. Moresimplyput, inorder to
livein civilized society, weagreeto both
written and unwritten laws, regulations,
social norms and mores even though they
placerestraint onour individualfreedoms.
Muchof Westernizedculturehasattempt-
ed to combat this self-imposed restraint by
implementing political systems likedemoc-
racy, whereineveryone, intheory, is saidto
have a vote and the freedom to make
their voice heard... at least whenit comes
to important issues. Of course that opens
upawholeother canof wormsbecausewho
has theauthority to dictatewhat constitutes
important for highly diversepopulations?
But, wedont havetimeto get into a com-
plex deconstructionof themany issues with
democracy (or political systemsingeneral).
Now, lets temporarily ignore the afore-
mentioned potential religious, sociocultural
and political barriers to freedom and
insteadfocussimply ontheindividual. I ask
you again, is there such a thing as true
freedom?
Think about what andwhomadeyouinto
theindividual youaretoday. Think about
why you believewhat you do. Think about
what factors contributed to making you
excel in certain areas over others. Think
about what advantagessimplybeingbornon
thissideof theplanet affordedyou.
Howmuchof you has beendetermined
byyour OWNchoicesversuschoicesentire-
ly outsideof your control (e.g. social class)
and choices made by others for you (e.g.
your parents)?
Okay, okaysonowyouregoingtoargue,
Well, yeah, of courseasakid, I didnt have
the cognitive capabilities to find myself
and therefore determine my own future,
BUT I can do so now given that Im an
adult. Not so fast, rabbit. Thevery choices
that lie before you do not comprise every
POSSIBILITY but merely theones that are
feasiblegivenyour environment. Thefuture
looksmuchbrighter for someonewithahigh
IQ living in Canada than it does for that
sameindividual if he/sheweretofindthem-
selves maroonedinanareaheavily guarded
by theMexicancartel, for example.
Enough naysaying, though lets get to
the crux of the issue. What exactly do you
have freedomover in your life? PLENTY!
Moreover, plenty of VERY important
things. Youcananddochooseevery day of
your lifethroughyour actionswhether or not
you desire to be a good and moral person.
You choosewhether or not youregoing to
allow yourself to be influenced by cheap
thrills and marketing ploys. You choose
whether or not youregoingto makeexcus-
esfor your misstepsor whether youwill take
responsibility for your actions. You choose
toallowyourself tocare(or not) what others
think of you. Of course, all of thesechoices
haveconsequencesandthisbringsmeround
full circle to my increasingly accommodat-
ingweddingplanningdilemma:
HadI not at somepoint determinedinmy
lifeas an adult to bethekind of individual
who is very other-oriented and consider-
ate, I wouldnt currently be ripping out my
hair tryingtoensureeveryonesrequestsare
met over my own!
This months lesson: One must first
acknowledge the nature of their circum-
stances beforethey canassess their possible
choices and freedoms. One must further
acknowledge the circumstances of others
before determining what options are avail-
able to them. Lesson two: To paraphrase
Sting, every choice you make [someone]
will bewatching you.
Thepriceof freedom
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We seem to be hard-wired to look for
hope. Welook for it in alot of places. We
see hope in caring actions when people
respond to the pain of victims of catastro-
phes such as Typhoon Haiyan. Seeing
NGOs, GOs, churches, doctors, navy ships
and food suppliers band together to help
peopleintroubleisagreat sourceof hope.
Somelook for hopein political activism.
The magazine Adbusters runs on the hope
that political activism is the way forward
past themilitarismandexcessivecapitalism
its writers see as dangerous (correctly).
Alongthesamelines, not quiteasambitious
asAdbusters, othershopethat alittleparlia-
mentary reformwill put us back on track.
The recent Senate tempest has given them
lotstowork with.
Many look for hope in education. Some
find hope in military power and the civic
religionof military honours. Thediscovery,
constructionor validationof personal identi-
ty isalsoseenby many asasourceof hope.
And finally, we have to recognize that
many of usfindhopeingettinglotsof stuff.
The desire for things is what fuels a lot of
hard work. Probably the majority of
Canadians feel that weareentitledto area-
sonably largehouse, agoodcar or two, and
lots of communications and information
gadgetry.
Christmas, amodern gift-getting extrava-
ganzasandwichedbetweenBlackFridayand
Boxing Day, has become the largest driver
of retail sales the single most important
consumer purchasing period of thecalen-
dar year. We consumers hope that the next
purchasewill giveus agood shot of happi-
ness, and when therush wears off, wetend
togolookingfor thenext thingtobuy.
For 2,000years, Christianshavebeensay-
ing something very unique about where to
look for hope. Wecanoftenhear thoughtful
Protestants and Catholics quoting
Augustine. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) lived
thelifetowhichalotof 21st-centurycollege
students aspire. It included plenty of party-
ing. But hegaveit up. His mother hadbeen
prayingfor Godtochangehimfor yearsand
one day her prayers were answered with a
yes. Augustinebecameatheologian, oneof
themost influential ever, andanactivepro-
ponent of the church and of the Christian
life. Oneof his most famous lines goes like
this. Youhaveusfor yourself, OLord, and
our heart isrestlessuntil it restsinyou.
Our restlessness, our hopelessness, ends
with God. Hopeis found in God. Thebirth
of J esus Christ brought a new time, a new
opportunity, todiscover Godandhope. How
does this new opportunity work? Put very
simply, J esus is God. When we read the
accounts of his life and the record of his
teachings, weareseeingGod. So, when we
put our faith in him, and put his teachings
intopractice, thehopeof Godembracesus.
And what did thehopeof God that J esus
brought look like? J esus healed many who
wereill. Hetaught withclarity. Many of the
well-known stock phrases that we live by
such as, Dont judge others, and, Love
your enemy, and, Let your yes be yes,
comestraight fromhis teachings. J esus sent
hard-nosed religious leaders into a tailspin
but welcomed prostitutes, collaborators,
thieves, andothers who weresorry for their
sins. Heforgavesinsandwelcomedall kinds
of people. When you read thestories of his
travelsyoudiscover that peoplelovedbeing
aroundhim. Theygaveupplentytoget near
him. J esus came with healing, forgiveness,
renewal andlove.
The hope he brought included, astound-
ingly, a promise of life after death. This
promise arrived, not in the way of mere
words, but in the discovery that his grave
was empty, and then in the many appear-
ances J esus made after his death. He had
also, before he died, raised a few people
fromdeath.
And even more significantly, what J esus
began he will one day finish. He has come
once. His second coming will bring on the
destruction of all evil. He will bring with
himtheglory of God. And this timeit will
fill, not just thevillagesandcountrysideshe
visited, but thewholeearth.
So, we are living in an in-between time.
Now is the time after J esus first arrival,
which was the birth we celebrate at
Christmas. Andat thesametime, this is the
age before his second coming. A terrific
thing for which to hope. Haveawonderful,
andhope-filledChristmas.
NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN
MICHAEL VEENEMA
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OPINION
8
My daughter was twoyears oldwhenshe
escaped her stroller, toddled up to a very
famouspaintingat theNational Art Gallery,
and reached out. It was like a slow motion
sceneout of amovieas I turnedaroundand
sawher chubby littlehand getting closer to
thecanvas. Myeyeswidenedandmouthfell
open as I stumbled to try and intercept her
handontheway tothepainting. But despite
my efforts, her banana-y fingers landed on
the immaculate paint, like the first step on
themoon. Wewerepromptlyescortedout. If
yourenot allowed to touch art, what is the
significanceof themediumchosen? Whydo
people choose bumpy or smooth paint,
music, writing, or sculptureover theothers?
Conceptual art is the practice of creating
piecesbyplacingattentiononboththeplan-
ning and execution of a piece. Often, con-
ceptualismisusedtoportray avery specific
message to the audience. For example,
Pawel Kuczynski creates surreal, even car-
toonishpaintings of satirical scenarios. One
of his better known works is an imageof a
deepcavernthat needs tobecrossed, witha
groupof economycarsstoppedtryingtofig-
ureout howtocrossit, andalimostretching
right over it with arich man getting out on
the other side. Symbolism is pertinent to
conceptual art, and the process of creation
can be used as another tool to demonstrate
theintent of thefinished piece. Further, the
carefully planned steps of theprocess, beit
sketching, layout, mediumchoice and can-
vas choice, can be a symbolic action that
embodiesor accentuatesthemeaning.
There are many artists who use medium
choiceasapowerful tool inportrayingtheir
desired result. Among them is ambitious
paper artist J enStark. Stark usespaper, scis-
sors andglueto createlarge-scalepieces of
work. She uses paper her medium
because it is a regular element of our daily
lives that is dismissed as common. She is
also inspiredby theoutdoors, withmany of
her paper sculptures resembling trees and
other parts of thenatural world. Her choice
of mediumis symbolic of her purpose for
creating the pieces because like paper,
natureisapart of everyonesdailylife its
everywhere but weoftenoverlookit inour
haste. Howthemediumis usedis alsosym-
bolic. Her pieces are very intricately cut,
accentuatingthecomplexityof our world. I
lovehow natureis avast unknown that we
have barely begun to understand. I hope to
evokeasimilar feeling of aweand mystery
in my artwork. At every step, her process
illustratesabelief shehasabout her subject:
nature.
Theconceptual element of art isimportant
torecognizeif youretryingtovisually por-
tray anidea. Thework is most successful if
thesymbolismisseamlesslysewnintoevery
facet of thepiece. It shouldbemulti-dimen-
sional, not necessarily inphysical form, but
in the thorough consideration of steps and
howanartist canmakeeachonealignwith
the objective. The mediumcan become the
message.
Theprocessof creation
ARTiculation
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Pawel Kuczynskis Trouble is ripe with symbolism.
Hard economic times are ahead. The
American dollar is at theend of its life. Its
status as areservecurrency is inanunstop-
pabledecline. Theshutdownthatoccurredin
October was never solved, the debt ceiling
wasraiseduntil J anuary15andtheadminis-
trationwasgivenablankchequetocontinue
onitsgrowingpolicestate. BothRussiaand
China have distanced themselves fromthe
dollar in the past couple of weeks and the
writing is on the wall. With this coming
crash happening next door, you can besure
wewont beunaffected. Wenowknowthat
CSEC is the American version of the NSA
andweareall very muchinthesamesitua-
tionasthey are.
Thecleanupof Fukushimareactor 4began
this month and will beongoing for about a
year. There can be no errors and no more
severe earthquakes in the region or some-
thing several times more catastrophic than
Chernobyl couldtakeplace. Radiationfrom
Fukushima has already been found in
Europeso it has already been through there
too, andanythingelsethat may happenwill
affect us as well. In the coming weeks, the
sunspolesareset toshift.
As the Syrian situation falls significantly
out of themainpictureduetoanunsuccess-
ful attempt at overthrowing its government,
the new big threat has become Iran.
Admittedly, even if Syria was overthrown,
Iran would still be the next target. The
Geneva5+1talkswithIranwereasuccess,
it seems. Israel and Saudi Arabia are
extremely opposed to Irans having any
nuclear rights. Saudi Arabiahasalreadypur-
chased nukes from Pakistan and has them
ready at any time. Although the U.S. con-
ducted the talks with Iran and made a deal
withthem, theyhavesaidtheywill sidewith
Israel. As soon as the deal was reached,
IsraelsPrimeMinister BenjaminNetanyahu
phoned up Obama and essentially changed
thestateof thedeal with Iran by saying he
wouldsendateamof hisadvisorstotheU.S.
to finalize the agreement. The biggest
nuclear problem in the east is Israel, who
through its intimate relationship with
Americahas astockpileof nuclear weapons
bigger thanany other intheregion.
ShiftingintotheNewYear: What toexpect
JOHAN PADILLA
INTERROBANG
Christmas Day is quickly approaching,
and for many of us this means a yummy
turkey dinner with family and friends, a
glass of eggnog in front of a warmfire, a
time to decorate our home, put up the tree,
andengageinour familytraditions andof
course watch our favourite Christmas
movies (the classic Frosty the Snowman is
my familysfavourite!).
However, the face of Christmas has
changedinrecent times, andasaChristianI
wonder howmuchspiritual significancethis
timeof year actually hasanymore.
Imsureat somepoint or another youve
heardthepleafromour countrys devout to
put Christ back into Christmas, and in
many regards, Id have to say I totally dis-
agree surprising? TheChrist whois found
in theBible theloving servant concerned
withtheneeds of others beforeHimself is
difficult for metofindinmost peopleduring
this timeof year. I personally seetheover-
whelming consumerismand materialismof
the holiday season as something totally
counter totheGospelsmessageandtowhat
J esus preached, not to mention the fighting
and bickering between families about who
getswhoandwhat andwhen, thearguments
between people with differing worldviews
andthegeneral spirit of over indulgencethat
plagues theseason. This spirit that rules the
seasonissomethingIdpersonallyrather not
see J esus Christs name mixed up in. This
may seemalittlenegative, but I feel it is an
important opinion to be stated, and I am
hopeful therearethosewho cansympathize
withwhat I amtryingtosay.
Thebiblical birth narrativeis what many
people claim they want to see as central
focus of the Christmas season. Now the
entiretyof thenativityof J esusistoolargeto
include here, but the basics go as follows:
Thetimecamefor thebaby to beborn, and
Mary gavebirth to her firstborn, ason. She
wrapped himin cloths and placed himin a
manger, because there was no guest room
availablefor her and her husband J oseph at
local inns. Anangel of theLordappearedto
them, andthegloryof theLordshonearound
them the angel said to them, Do not be
afraid. I bringyougoodnewsthat will cause
great joy for all the people. Today in the
townof DavidaSavior hasbeenborntoyou;
heis theMessiah, theLord (Luke2:6-11).
This is a story of hope, joy, and love. And
J esus grew up to preach things like servi-
tude, generosity, humility andselflessness.
If Christianstrulywant toseetheChrist
put backintoChristmasthisseason, thenmy
challengetothemistoactliketheonewhose
birthwearecelebrating: that humbleservant
to all people, born in adirty old stableas a
signof hopetoall people.
What doesChristmasmeantoChristians?
JACOB MATTINSON
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Theresthismyththatsuicidesgo
up around the holidays in
December. Statistically speaking, it
isnttrue, butthefactthatitexistsat
all saysalot.
Gettingtogether withyour family
or maybe not being able to get
together withyour family canend
in alot of upset. Maybeits some-
thing along the lines of familial
rivalry, astrivial asbeingcompared
to your wildly successful cousin
whileyouarestill scrapingthrough
school. Or maybeit just bringsback
memories of different times, like
beforeyour parentsgot divorced, or
back whenall of your grandparents
were alive. Or maybe the holidays
just remind you how ridiculously
broke you are, when you cant get
anyone better gifts than print-off
cardsfromMicrosoft Publisher.
Then New Years rolls around,
andyouget tomull over howmany
questions you messed up on your
exams, counthowmanypoundsyou
gained, andwonder if your exreally
ishappierwiththatnewperson. You
spend New Years Eve wondering
whyyourpartydoesnotlooklikean
episode of Skins or a scene from
When Harry Met Sally Or better
yet, how come your life isnt like
Love, Actually? Wheres 20-some-
thing-year-old Hugh Grant?
Midnight strikes, time passes, and
youenter anewyear that feels just
liketheold.
Then, just as you finish nursing
that hangover from cheap cham-
pagne, it is time to start sludging
through dirty snow and crowded
buses to get back to school, hoping
it will all bebetter thisyear.
MaybeImjustbeingpessimistic,
but December tendstobetheworst
for me.
Back home in the Bahamas, we
have a parade called J unkanoo,
which only happens twice a year:
once on Boxing Day and once on
NewYearsEve. It originatedfrom
thedays of slavery. Becauseslaves
werenotallowedtocelebrateduring
the day, at night, they would use
junktomakecostumesandinstru-
ments. Junk. Anew. Junkanoo. The
two parades take a whole year of
work andput intoanight of strenu-
ously rushing down the street of
the capital, a feat that, ultimately,
seems pretty exhausting and point-
less. But, much like life, thats the
funof it. Junkanoo is about having
fun, celebrating, and pushing
through theexhaustion of thedark,
and making it to the morning,
gleaming bright with sweat, like a
pieceof coal under thepressureof
thenight.
A challengefor this holiday sea-
son is, rather than ignoring your
scars, toglorify themandacknowl-
edgehow they madeyou who you
aretoday, tolookat everyfailureof
mistake as just a blessing in dis-
guise. Rather than looking back-
wards inregret or forwardindread
about how tedious the winter term
maybe, focusontheendresult.
Liketheysay, itsalwaysdarkest
beforethedawn.
ALLAYNA EIZENGA
INTERROBANG
Dealing with holiday blues
This years Shakespearean play
by the graduating class of the
TheatreArtsprogramwill beLear,
basedonKing Lear.
Its Shakespeare with a twist,
said Lana Bayram, who plays the
Duke of Albany. King Lear, a
tragedy written by William
Shakespeare is about an aging
King of Britain who divides his
real estateamonghis threedaugh-
ters basedonhowmuchthey love
him. Lear will besimilar, but with
morefemalecharactersandamod-
erntakeontheplay.
Were still speaking
Shakespeareanlanguage, butwere
doing it in a modern future, said
Brianna McBain, who plays
Cordelia.
Another changeintheplayisthat
Lear will be played by a woman,
turning thetitular character froma
king to a queen. Its completely
changes the dynamic because the
relationshipmothershavewiththeir
childrenaredifferent fromfathers,
saidVannieRamazzotti, whoplays
theEarl of Gloucester.
The play itself, youll really
feel the tension between the char-
actersandfamiliesintheplay; Its
pretty much a roller coaster. J ust
bepreparedfor theride. Tragic or
not, its a really beautiful play,
addedDaniel Coley.
Theatre Arts Technical
ProductionandTechnical Costume
Studies are new programs that
were introduced to Fanshawe this
September. While all three pro-
gramsweresupposedtobetogeth-
er in one building, because of the
delay on the downtown campus,
theyweresplitupfor thisplaywith
Theatre Arts Acting programat
Citi Plaza and Theatre Technical
ProductionandCostumeStudiesat
main campus. This is the first
show that were getting the three
Theatre programs to collaborate
on, said Lawrence Cuffey, who
playstheDukeof Cornwall.
The play is directed by Brad
Rudy, who has been amember of
the Stratford Festival for 22 sea-
sons, and a part-time Fanshawe
professor for the past three years.
He also taught the students stage
combat, preparing thestudents for
themany fight scenes takingplace
inLear.
Its given me a new love for
acting, and especially
Shakespeare, said ArianaDalton,
whoplaysGoneril. Thoughat first
the cast was reluctant to doing a
Shakespearean play, they fell in
lovewithit.
Of course the show is written
by Shakespeare, but its much
more than just another
Shakespearesort of show, theway
Brad has envisioned it, and the
way wehavebeen putting it on is
something that people need to
see, Cuffey said.
Lear will play downtownat Citi
PlazafromDecember 5to7at7:30
p.m., and December 7 and 8 at 2
p.m., withapreviewonDecember
4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at
the door, and there will be a box
available outside the show for
canned food for charity. Tickets
can be reserved by contacting
Alina Subrt at 519-434-2756 ext.
230or ASubrt@fanshawec.ca
TYSHIA DRAKE
INTERROBANG
Theatre Arts Students put a
new spin on Shakespeare
Its a cold, blustery Canadian
New Years Eve. Youve made
your way to a friends house in
knee-deepsnowtoringintheNew
Year. After indulging in a few
cocktails (or afewtoo many), its
again time to battle the cold and
snowto makeyour way home. As
you stand on the side of the road
withno hopeof gettingacab, you
start tothink why youput yourself
inthissituationtobeginwith.
Does this scenario sound famil-
iar to you? For Canadians this is a
typical NewYears Eve. But what
if youcouldexperiencetheworlds
largest water fight to celebratethe
start of a new year. Where, you
ask? Well, Thailand, of course.
For theThais, Songkran, or what
we know as New Years, is cele-
brated in April with a three- to
seven-dayparty. Thecountrytakes
amuch-neededbreak toringinthe
NewYear inaveryinterestingand
fun way that I, for one, amvery
jealousof. Thisisguaranteedtobe
a New Years you will always
remember.
As you makeyour way through
Bangkok, it is evident that some-
thingisnot right. Thestreetsseem
alittletooquiet for suchapopulat-
edcity. Headingcloser towardsthe
Koh San Road area, it starts to
become evident, the city is under
siege. Armed with water guns,
buckets and mud, the young, the
old and anyone in between are
crowded into a small stretch of
road, ready to ring in the New
Year.
Tryingto pass throughthis area
without getting wet is virtually
impossible, but the challenge is
yours to accept. People are ready
to take on anyone who is even
remotelydry thelessyouwant to
get wet, themorethey soak you.
The streets are packed. People
are standing on any surface that
cangivethemaviewof theaction.
Hotels and guesthouses have peo-
ple hanging off balconies waiting
for thenext victimthey will dump
abucket of freezingcoldwater on.
Loud speakers are set up blaring
music and getting everyonein the
partymood. Nowthissoundsnoth-
ing like the New Years we cele-
brate here in Canada, except you
arestuck inasnowbank, wet and
cold, but somehow that just cant
compare.
Swarms of Thai teens approach
foreigners to spread the cheer. In
this case, cheer is in the formof
mud. Youcancount onyour body
being painted with it unwillingly
while being sprayed in the face
withawater gun. Eventhoughthat
may not seem ideal, you will be
hard-pressed to find aperson who
will not goalongwithit.
When you are standing in a
snowdrift this New Years,
remember, if you make the long
journey to Thailand, you could be
ringing in the New Year with a
water gun in hand, painted with
mud. There is no better feeling
than being surrounded by people
who are so excited by the little
thingsinlife, whileyouarehaving
thetimeof your life.
ANN JOLLIFFE
INTERROBANG
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If youknowwhoKanyeWest is,
you have probably seen his new
video for Bound 2 (or, at the
very least, J ames Franco and Seth
Rogensparody of thevideo).
AsaKanyeWestfan, I hopethat
youhavenotseeneither. Thevideo
is a pretty trippy experience: in
between rapping to the camera
wearing plaid on plaid on plaid,
West takes a topless Kim
Kardashian on a magical motor-
bike makeout session across a
green screen that loops images of
the archetypal desert landscape
(complete with mountains, stal-
lions and eagles). Somewhere in
the future, North West is already
bearing the brunt of her peers
ridicule
In searching for some explana-
tion behind this terrible video, I
came across an article by Hari
Sethi for sabotagetimes.com. Sethi
argues that West is reappropriat-
ing stereotypes associated with
white culture (citing examples
such as West including
Confederate flags on tour mer-
chandise, or Wests song I Ama
God). While it may sound like a
stretch, theexplanationthat makes
sense, taking into consideration
Bound2 wasreleasedasthesec-
ond single off Yeezus just after
Black Skinhead.
However, the more I thought
about thevideo, themoreI ended
up thinking about the song itself.
Bound 2 is the closing track on
Yeezus, asongthat actsasagift to
fans who miss the days of The
College Dropout, a sigh of relief
for listeners who couldnt tolerate
theclaustrophobicsynthsthatinfil-
tratethewholealbum. Thefactthat
Bound2 actsasareprieveonan
incredibly dark album, pairedwith
therepetition of thehook (bound
tofallinginlove), gavemost peo-
pletheimpressionthat thetrack is
a love song. Bound 2 is not a
lovesong well, it is, andit isnt.
Toooften, peoplemakethemis-
takeof thinkingthatWestlivesina
narcissistic bubble, completely
unaware of what is being said
around him. In Bound 2, West
not only addresses some of the
rumours about his relationship
withKardashian, but alsomanages
to poke fun at the way relation-
ships are portrayed today in both
popmusic andthemedia.
West paintshimself asthecon-
trolling madman (when a real
n**** hold you down, you sup-
posed to drown) and the sex-
crazed cheating boyfriend (can
youask your bitchfor other bitch-
es?). As thesongends, West ref-
erences J erome, a character from
the90ssitcomMartin, whorepre-
sentsthetypical tropeof awoman-
izingpimp. Thereferenceseemsto
be Wests way of addressing his
own self-awareness of his philan-
dering persona; whether it is actu-
allyapartof him, or aroleheplays
into, noonewill really ever know.
Looking at Wests discography,
his talent cannot be called into
question, yet one of the lyrics in
thissong, thesongsupposedlyded-
icated to his future wife and the
mother of his child, is I wanna
f*** you hard on the sink/After
that giveyousomethingto drink.
It is impossible to take this song
seriously. But becausethetrack is
set to asoulful beat with anostal-
gic sound, most listeners do (but,
in comparison, overlook harsher
songs like Blood on the Leaves
andGuilt Trip, whichbothhave
deeper lyrics).
At thesametime, thesongdoes
havenotesof sincerity. Thechorus
of tiredof loving, of loving/With
nobody to love presents a pretty
lonely existence. The first verse
narrates Kanye meeting a woman
in aclub who rock[s] Forever 21
but just turned30.
Perhaps thelyric is meant to be
complimentary, but it still invokes
this image of an adult who is
forcedtoholdontoher beautyand
youthbecauseit is all shehas left.
West and his romantic interest
fight and bicker, but hestill holds
ontothishopeful naivety, rapping:
Hey, ayo, we made it:
Thanksgiving/So hey, maybe we
can make it to Christmas. The
lyric, as simple as it sounds, still
strikes a chord in a generation
where relationships tend to be
short-lived.
Yet, similarly, the repetition of
the hook, bound to falling in
love, makes romanceseemtrivial
and inevitable: as long as water
runs downhill, humans will fall in
love, break up, and fall in love
once more. Everyone just wants
somebody to love, and thats why
Bound2resonateswithlisteners.
Similarly, whileYeezus isbound
upinanger andfrustration, Kanye
is also bound to love. Whether
tongue-in-cheek or completelysin-
cere, the closing track acts as a
sweet note of surrender that
reminds the listener that even
someone who has reached the
sameorbital famethat KanyeWest
hasisstill human still bound.
ALLAYNA EIZENGA
INTERROBANG
Diving deeper into Bound 2
Giving back by supporting live music
I write about random things a
lot. I write a lot about random
things. Although the shadow of
examsmay yet loomover thenext
couple of weeks for you, its safe
to say theworst of thesemester is
over now.
And while you may be looking
forwardtoputtingthreemonthsof
classes and assignments behind
you, you shouldnt rush to get
away fromthecity too fast. There
is still plenty left to do oncampus
andoff beforetheschool officially
closes, andwhether yourestaying
close to London for the break or
travelling away, there are a few
exciting shows happening in this
monththat areworthmakingyour
plansaround.
To start, London ska-punk cor-
nerstoneAngryAgencyhasreunit-
ed to perform a special one-time
concerttobenefittheLondonFood
Bank as they face their busiest
timeof theyear. Thebandhaslong
supported the music community
that fostered them, and on
December 13 they take the stage
for thefirst timein years in effort
togiveback tothecity they love.
Angry Agency formed in 1999,
years ahead of both the commer-
cial attention that ska-punk would
begin to receive in Ontario that
would help to fuel the success of
several GTA-basedactsinyearsto
come and also even of Google
and its preservatory web revolu-
tionof blogs, music streamingand
digital sales. Andwhiletheydidnt
invent the medium, they sculpted
their sound and made a name for
themselves, touring across the
countrytwiceover thecourseof 10
yearsandthreestudioalbums.
Although they played their
farewell show here in London
earlyin2008, theseven-pieceband
has come together to headline a
one-timereunionshowthis month
to generate donations for the
London Food Bank for the holi-
days. Thenight hints at being one
to remember; in addition to local
acts Texas King and The New
Outcasts, asurpriseperformer has
yet to be announced to join the
lineup.
AdmissiontotheAngryAgency
benefit reunionshowonDecember
13 at Call TheOfficeis $5 plus a
canned food item. Showbegins at
9p.m.
Should exams or poor weather
somehowkeepyoufromattending
that show, you may also be inter-
ested to know about the Third
Annual Twisted Christmas hap-
pening at the London Music Hall
on December 20, also benefitting
the London Food Bank. London
rock bands Searching For
Satellites, Akratics anewlymint-
ed band featuring members of
Baptized In Blood and Foxfight
are coming together to celebrate
the holidays and gather non-per-
ishablefooditems.
Keeping in the tradition began
by Cancer Bats and Baptized in
Blood in 2011, performers at this
show have put together a special
tribute set to monster rock bands
that inspired them: Searching For
Satelliteswill performthemusicof
Thrice; Akraticswill honour Good
Riddance with their set; and
Foxfight will pay homageto early
Silverchair. Its safe to say this
night will never be repeated, so
dont miss your chanceto witness
local music history.
Admissionfor theThirdAnnual
Twisted Christmas at the London
Music Hall is $10 and a non-per-
ishable food item. The event is
licensed/all ages, doors open at 9
p.m.
Between school finishing and
planning for your holiday, youve
gotalotof your mind. Makeiteas-
ier tobeinformedabout livemusic
inthecitybykeepingintouchwith
venues like Call The Office
(@call_the_office), the London
Music Hall (@londonmusichall)
and the APK (@apklondon) on
Facebook or Twitter to get notifi-
cations of these above and many
moreexcitingshowsdirectly.
Andfor moreof thelatest music
news, show previews and album
streams, consider following this
column on Twitter @fsu_bob-
byisms. If youre sticking around
for the school break and feeling
inspired by the benefit shows
above, consider visiting london-
foodbank.ca to learn additional
ways you can volunteer and help
makeadifferenceinthecommuni-
ty. Haveasafeholiday, Imout of
words.
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The light from electronic devices can wreak havoc on your sleep sched-
ule. Power down at least an hour before heading to bed for the night for
the best sleep possible.
Take a minute to think about
your sleep habits: Are you con-
stantly tired? Do you need an
alarmclock to wake up on time?
Doyouhavetroublegettingout of
bed? Do youhavetroubleconcen-
trating? Doyoufall asleepassoon
as you liedown? If you answered
yes to any of those questions,
you areprobably suffering froma
lack of sleep.
There are multiple reasons for
sleep deprivation and a common
reason is activity before sleeping.
Brain activity increases in
responseto stimulationandmakes
thebody morealert andtense; this
is not theideal condition for your
bodytoget proper rest. But what if
thereisanother factor?
The use of electronic devices
before sleeping is unhealthy for
youanddoesnot promoteaproper
sleep. This has to do with thecir-
cadian rhythms of the body.
According to Psychology Today
andWebMD, acircadianrhythmis
the bodys cycle that is slightly
longer than 24 hours and is syn-
chronized with the rising and set-
ting of thesun. During this cycle,
the photoreceptors in our retinas
sendlight-dependent signalstoour
brains central clock. The central
clock is responsible for functions
suchasbodytemperaturerhythms,
hormonereleaseandphysiological
functions like our wake and sleep
cycle.
The issue lies with your mela-
tonin levels. Melatonin is thehor-
mone that makes you feel sleepy
and regulates your biological
rhythms and functions. What does
this have to do with electronics?
Its all in the lights! Traditional
incandescent bulbs emit a light
with a warmer tone that appear
more yellow and red, while
Compact Fluorescent (CFL) or
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
bulbs emit blue wavelengths.
These blue lights are actually
melatonin-suppressing, which
means they affect your melatonin
levels and how sleepy you are.
With all theefforts to go environ-
mental and become eco-friendly,
incandescent bulbs are being
phased out in favour of energy-
saving alternatives such as the
LEDlights.
It was found by the Harvard
Health Publications that there are
healthrisksassociatedwithlack of
sleep and exposure to blue lights.
Links are found with breast and
prostatecancer, diabetes, heart dis-
easeandobesityaswell asincreas-
ingariskof depressionandcardio-
vascular problems.
Thebest solutionto avoidthese
harmful blue lights is to avoid
exposure, though of course thats
difficult with the amount of tech-
nology weusetoday. Try to mini-
mize the disruption of melatonin
by minimizing exposure from
devices such as televisions, com-
puters and cellphones before bed-
time. Theuseof LED lights wont
stop, which is good for the envi-
ronment, yet there is the issue of
health risks. You have the ability
to control your immediate expo-
sure power downbeforebed.
HOPE AQUINO-CHIEN
INTERROBANG
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Over the course of my travels,
one of the best things I have
learned is to find hotels or hostels
that include breakfast. One of the
biggest expenseswhentravelingis
eating out, so cutting those costs
cansaveyoualot intheend.
Rent An Apartment
If youre planning to go away
withfriendsfor afewdaysor even
longer, look into renting an apart-
ment onsiteslikeairbnb.com. You
cangetyour ownprivateapartment
inagreat locationfor afractionof
what a hotel would cost. Another
benefit of thisistheability todoa
small grocery shopfor all thenec-
essaryitemsfor breakfast, lunchor
dinner (depending on how much
youwant tosave).
Pick Up The Phone
If you think that going on vaca-
tion means staying in a nice hotel
theleast you can do is try to get a
roomat abetter rate. Callinghotels
isgenerallythebest whytoget dis-
counted rates. There is nothing
wrongwithtellingahotel employee
that youre shopping around for
rates. If youhappentomentiontheir
competitor is$50cheaper, youwill
oftenhear fingers dancingacross a
keyboard and a perky voice say,
Oh, look what I just found, anew
promotion. Well, fancy that, you
just savedsomebigmoney.
Flash That Student Card
Student cards can be a big
money-saver. Now that you have
arrived at your destination on the
cheap, it is time to go shopping.
Not onlywill youbethrowingthat
credit cardaroundbut it shouldbe
followed by your student card.
Many stores offer student dis-
counts from10 to 20 per cent by
just showingyour student card.
Now that you have some
money-saving tips, you can start
planning that getaway. You dont
have to spend a small fortune to
haveagreat trip. Askingisalways
thebest policy, theworst someone
cansay isno!
ANN JOLLIFFE
INTERROBANG
Travelling on the cheap
Its the most wonderful time of
theyear Christmas time! Homes
shinesobright at night withall the
Christmas lights, they are beauti-
fully decorated with Christmas
trees and ornaments and full of
family andlaughter. It really isthe
most wonderful timeof theyear!
For most of usstudents, thehol-
idays wont start for another few
weeksor so, until wehavefinished
our finalsandcangohomefor the
holidays. In the meantime, just
becausewearenotathomedoesnt
mean we cant get in the holiday
spirit Its timeto deck out your
dorm!
I understand settingup atreein
your dorm for only a few short
weeks is a lot to do while being
busywithprojectsandstudyingfor
exams, but there a couple quick
projects you can do to add some
Christmasspirit toyour dorm.
Oneof myfavouritewaystoadd
Christmas toyour homeis tohang
ornaments fromyour ceiling! It is
simple justpickoutanycolour or
style of ornament, attach fishing
linetoit andpinit toyour ceiling.
(Besureto placetheornaments at
aheight that will not smackpeople
in the face.) You can also do the
same thing on the inside of your
window. This will giveyour dorm
the cozy Christmas feel and will
spread some cheer to people who
can see your decorated window
fromthesidewalk below.
Another thing to do is add in
someChristmas loveby creatinga
centerpiecefor your table! A poin-
settia is the Christmas plant that
you cant go wrong with, its a
really simple way to add some
colour andlifetoyour table. If you
want to add alittlemore, you can
always get jars and fill themwith
candy canes, decorativeornaments
or bows. Thesearejust twosimple
and inexpensive ways to deck out
your tables!
Finally, add the classic garland
and lights! Its just not Christmas
without Christmas lights. Since
thereis no railing in our dorms to
cover in garland and lights, the
solution is to line your bedroom
doors and or the top of your
kitchen cabinets its just that
easy!
Eventhoughtheholidays wont
start for another few weeks, that
doesnt meanwecant get intothe
holiday spirit. Dont worry about
having to buy a tree to bring
Christmas to your dorm, just fol-
low thesequick and easy decorat-
ing tips to add some Christmas
spirit.
Good luck on your finals and
haveasafeandhappy holiday!
Deck out your dorm for the holidays
TURN BORING
SPACES BEAUTIFUL
BRITTANY ROACH
CREDIT: PINTEREST
Hanging some Christmas ornaments in front of your window is a simple
way to make your dorm room sparkle for the holidays.
LIFESTYLES
12
The chilly weather has arrived;
icy cold wind is blowing from
every angle, andtostay warmyou
have to bundle up every inch of
your body.
Whenitsthat cold, stayingstyl-
ishis not oftenapriority, but with
circlescarves, it can beafashion-
able, warm and a comfortable
addition to your cold day. Its an
accessorythatiseasytochangeup,
easy to wear and best of all its
functional, making it a must-have
thisseason!
The selection of circle scarves
has significantly improved over
the past couple of seasons. Now,
theyreeasy to find anywhereand
there are many different fabrics,
styles and prints to choose from.
Not onlyisit anouterwear piece, it
caneasily bewornwithanindoor
outfit whilelookingtrendy.
Sincethereissomuchvarietyof
circle scarves, which one is the
right one for you? Ill help break
thedifferent styles downso that it
makesyour decisionalittlebiteas-
ier.
Top Left: This is a circle scarf
fromAmericanApparel. It islong,
but its been doubled up to look
fuller. This is the classic circle
scarf. Its displayedingrey, but is
available in more than 30 colours
fromAmericanApparel soyoucan
just choose your favourite.
Neutrals are always great choices
since they can go with many out-
fits if youre not comfortable
choosing a colour. It can beworn
not doubledsothescarf just hangs
but themediumweight of thefab-
ric makes thescarf niceandwarm
when you double it up when
youre heading out. (American
Apparel, $34)
Top Right: Theburgundy scarf
to its right is the thickest knit of
them all. It adds texture to your
outfit fromthe way it sits. Since
burgundy is a hot colour this sea-
son, it adds a trendy touch to any
outfit and it always looks great
pairedwithbeige, army greenand
black. (AldoAccessories, $25)
Bottom Left: This is another
thick scarf that doesnot needtobe
doubledup, but thetwo-tonedknit
gives the scarf a different appeal.
The creamscarf reveals glimpses
of amauvethat caneither givethe
scarf an edgy or comfy look,
dependingontheoutfit, of course!
(AldoAccessories, $30)
Bottom Right: This hand-made
circle scarf from Etsy is a light-
weight scarf that is doubled to
make the scarf look fuller. The
scarf hasabeautiful bohemianele-
phant print (wildlifeis ahot trend
thisseason, too) mixedwithmulti-
ple colours but still wearable and
balanced (Etsy seller oceanscarf,
$18.31)
Hai Ha Nguyen loves to discov-
er the new trends in street fashion,
accessories and styling. Follow
her on Instagram at
instagram.com/misshaihanguyen
for the trendiest pieces this season!
If you have a suggestion or feed-
back for her column, send her an
email at hhnguyen.77@gmail.com.
Cozy up with circle
scarves this winter
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THE SHOPPING BAG
HAI HA NGUYEN
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Astheseasonschange, sodothe
makeuptrends, whichcangiveyou
more inspiration to alter and
enhanceyour makeuplooks. While
winter trends are often the most
glamorous, they cansometimes be
the most daring or least wearable
for daily life.
However, winter 2013smakeup
trends are quite tame and achiev-
ablecomparedtoother years. This
years trends includeperfect matte
complexion, modernized 60s,
petal-stained lips and, of course,
theboldbrow.
While it is always flattering to
have a dewy or radiant complex-
ion, it tends to takeabackseat for
thewinter season. Creatingaflaw-
less mattecomplexioncanbevery
tricky, especially if you have an
oily skin type. Its best to prep the
skinwithalightweight moisturizer
andthenapplyamattifyingprimer
(brands such as Este Lauder and
Stila have excellent primers for
this). Next you will want an oil-
free liquid foundation that has a
moderatecoveragetoevenout and
flatten your skin tone (even blush
has been put on hold for winter
trends). Once your foundation is
perfected, youwill needatranslu-
cent powder (preferably a loose
powder) and then pat it into your
skinwithaspongeof powder puff,
rather than dusting it on with a
brush.
The modernized or futuristic
60s is more of a statement look
and is best for evenings or nights
out. It basicallyistakingTwiggys
iconic look banana line and
drawnonor enhancedlower lashes
and modernizing it by adding a
cat-eye flare or a pop of colour.
While creating a banana line (a
hard, rounded line through the
creaseof theeye) canbetricky, it
isbesttousealiquidor creamliner
for longlastingresults. Lancmes
new Artliners come in a beautiful
array of colourswhichwill beper-
fect for that glamorous, modern
60slook.
In the winter season, the bold
red lip is often a dominant trend,
however for 2013it isquitediffer-
ent. Petal-stained lips incorporate
the highly popular trend of the
ombre effect, except rather than
having apainted look, lips appear
more stained and matte. You can
take a dark red matte lipstick and
pat it onto the center of your lips
and then use a lighter rose colour
to diffuse and blend on the outer
partof thelips. Aneasier waytodo
this is by using Benefits Benetint
and just tap a little bit onto the
inner part of thelip; this will also
last you a couple hours without
havingtoreapply.
Last but not least (anddefinitely
the most overdone trend) is the
bold brow. While some runway
shows havetaken this trendto the
extreme by painting models eye-
brows in black, this isnt overly
flatteringonmost people. Youcan
simplyenhanceyour browsbyfill-
ingtheminwithapowder or eye-
brow pencil and creating a larger,
perfectly arched brow. To make
them appear a little more subtle,
youcanusethefabulousnewprod-
uct by Benefit called Gimme
Brow, which is a fibre brow gel
that actually creates the appear-
ance of added brow hairs. This
product iswater-resistant, quick to
applyandperfectfor everydayuse!
Winter makeup trends
BEAUTY BOY
JOSHUA R. WALLER
joshua.r.waller@gmail.com
CREDIT: GLAMOURMAGAZINE.CO.UK
Petal-stained lips are a hot trend this winter.
LIFESTYLES
13
EYE ON CAMPUS
Stephanie Lai
Holiday Spirit
Second year Interior Decorating students
auctioned of some lovely Christmas
trees November 29.
All proceeds went to Habitat for Human-
ity London.
Does this spark some of your creative
juices?
Happy holidays, everyone.
LIFESTYLES
14
This week I was given the
opportunity to learn about Hisham
Hussein, a friendly and soft-spo-
ken 34-year-old Fanshawe student
currently in his first year of the
Computer Systems Technology
program. Hussein was originally
registered in the Social Service
Worker program but decided to
make the switch this year. He has
not given up on his former pro-
gram; he has plans to finish both
programs at some point. Hussein
has been in Canada for five years
and feels somewhat homesick at
times; he told me, Most of my
friends are in Iraq and it seems its
not easy to make friends in
Canada.
At this point Hussein is looking
at his academic career in a prag-
matic way as he primarily sees his
studies at Fanshawe as an opportu-
nity to land him a job in the IT
field although his dreams do not
end there. I have a dream that I
will [one day] have my own IT
magazine. When asked about his
hobbies, Hussein said, I like mak-
ing friends I also like reading
about politics and technology.
Hussein comes across as a very
quiet and humble person who sin-
cerely cares for others. He also is
very proud of his faith in God,
which he was nice enough to tell
me about in detail.
To learn more about Husseins
faith, I asked him about his reli-
gious affiliation. I am Muslim and
I belong to the Shiah group one
of the two major groups in Islam,
which are Sunni and Shiah.
Hussein told me that his belief in
God is largely influenced by the
natural world. He explained to me
that there is so much beauty around
us and so many amazing things in
the world that influence his faith.
When I see, for example, a panda
bear and I see how it is coloured, I
know that there is a wonderful
designer dont you see that?
Hussein further explained how
he understands God intimately as
well. In addition to being a won-
derful designer and creator, God is
the best friend you can ever have.
He explained to me how even
though we all find fulfillment in
the love of family in friends that is
not enough; we also must have
love and loyalty toward God, who
Hussein sees as the most impor-
tant relationship in each of our
lives. It is clear that Hussein is
very serious and devout in his
faith!
I also wanted to know how faith
in God affected Husseins morality
and his outlook on the world. Not
all people are nice, and some peo-
ple intend to hurt others. Being a
moral person means that you
always have positive feelings
toward others and wish the best for
them, but this is not easy. In terms
of how he views the world,
Husseins line of thought was sim-
ilar to how he views morality. He
sees a world that is full of beauty
and love but that is also filled with
hatred, discrimination, selfishness,
murder and so on.
I enjoyed learning more about
Hussein and his personal belief in
God. His sincerity and humility
was indeed refreshing. If you see
him around campus, dont be
afraid to ask more!
Catching up with a Shiah Muslim student
WORLDVIEW ON
CAMPUS
JACOB MATTINSON
Hisham Hussein
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ONVIOLENCE
With many Fanshawe students
planning to drive home for the hol-
idays, a small investment in auto-
motive maintenance could prevent
a missed trip, avoid an expensive
breakdown, or save a life.
According to statistics published
by Allstate Canada, the highest
percentage of fatal and non-fatal
auto collisions occurs in January,
with weather and road conditions
playing a major factor. Allstates
website says, Keeping your car in
good condition will help to keep it
safe. Major parts to look at are
tires, breaks, battery and exhaust,
and some frequently overlooked
items are windshield wipers, fluid
levels, lights and hoses.
Many vehicle owners find the
best solution is a trip to a trusted
professional. A winter mainte-
nance package can cost between
$45 and $90. It should include an
oil change, full inspection and
rotating or changing the tires. This
takes about 45 minutes.
Winter maintenance might even
save you money. Bob Ward of
Auto Guys in St. Thomas said, A
car that is regularly maintained [in
the summer or winter] will outlast
a car that is not maintained. It will
cost you less in breakdowns and it
will save you far more fuel because
it is in good repair. It doesnt leak
oil and [its maintenance record]
also adds to the resale value.
Experts and authorities are in
agreement: winter tires reduce col-
lisions and save lives. For instance,
the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario as well as Transport
Canada recommend winter tires,
and Wheels.ca cites Germanys 50
per cent drop in automotive per-
sonal injuries, upon making winter
tires mandatory, as proof of effec-
tiveness.
A lot of people think that all-
season tires can do a good job in
winter they dont, Ward said.
Unless the tire bears the
snowflake emblem on it, when it
gets down to about zero degrees
the rubber compound gets so hard
it loses its traction qualities. This
means you can lose control over
your acceleration, steering and
brakes. Ward added that winter tire
sales are on the rise because more
people are recognizing their value.
An increasing number of insur-
ance companies offer discounts to
motorists who make the switch,
and in some cases failing to have
winter tires may affect the determi-
nation of degree of fault after a col-
lision.
MICHAEL BARRETT
INTERROBANG
What to get your car
for Christmas
story continued on page 17
LIFESTYLES
15
In this super busy time of year,
somewhere in the back of every-
bodysmindthereisapart of their
brainthat isfocusingononeof the
most important facets of the sea-
son: gift-giving.
For those of you with a geek,
gamer or popcultureenthusiast on
your shoppinglist, thewidevariety
of interests that they can have
make finding the perfect gift for
them extremely difficult. Do you
buy thema gift that reflects their
loveof television and movies? Or
something that is impractical,
expensive, but otherwise too cool
to resist? Fortunately for those of
you in this situation, I have
scoured amazon.ca for the perfect
gifts for theloveablegeek onyour
list.
TV on Blu-ray
It was a big year for television:
the Red Wedding changed the
landscapeof Game of Thrones for-
ever; thesurvivorsonThe Walking
Dead facedoff against their great-
estthreatyet; andsomethingcalled
Duck Dynasty is, for somereason,
a pop culture phenomenon.
Despitetheevents takingplaceon
our screenover thepast year, there
wasoneTV event that standshead
andshouldersaboveall others: the
end of Walter Whites journey on
Breaking Bad.
There is no better way to cele-
bratetheclosest thing to aperfect
story Ive ever seen this holiday
than with the complete Blu-ray
series, whichcontains all fivesea-
sons, morethan50hours of bonus
features andaslewof collectables
all placedinaplasticbarrel (for the
acid, of course). This piece of
modern television history will
undoubtedly be under the tree of
many a television fan this year.
$179.99
Movies
Thispast year seemedarelative-
ly quiet one for geekier moviego-
ers, especially when following up
last years summer that contained
both The Dark Knight Rises and
The Avengers, but therewas still a
number of big cinematic events to
get excitedabout thisyear. Marvel
Studios continued their mission to
conquer Hollywood by officially
kicking off the second wave of
films with Iron Man 3 and Thor:
The Dark World, Superman made
areturntoscreens andthecrewof
the Starship Enterprise confused
longtime fans with this summers
sequel.
Perhaps the best movie for
scratching an action itch this year
was Pacific Rim, Guillermo del
Toros giant monster fights giant
robot epic, amodern-day homage
to what made films like Godzilla
suchasuccess intheearly days of
cinema. $24.99
Doctor Who
ThiswasTheDoctorsyear, cel-
ebrating 50 years of existencehas
seen theBBC go through extraor-
dinary lengths to promote their
time-travelling mad alien with a
box, withtherecently passed50th
anniversaryseeingasurgeinWho-
related merchandise and collecta-
blesavailablethisholiday season.
Any fanonthelist wouldsurely
behappywithanyof themultitude
of statues, books, comics, posters
or other collectablesthathavebeen
appearingonstoreshelvesall year,
but there is one ultimate Doctor
Who-related gift that any fan
wouldlove.
The Doctor is never far away
from his sonic screwdriver, a
whirringlittledevicethatcansolve
amultitudeof problemswithasin-
gle point, and now any Whovian
can get the same sensation by
usingoneto control their TV with
just a point and a gesture in the
vein of their hero. Programmable
with whatever device they have,
this showpiece remote control is
sure to entertain any Doctor Who
fanwhenever they feel liketuning
in. $40.95
Geek-tacular gift guide
G33K LYFE
ANDREW VIDLER
CREDIT: THE WAND COMPANY LTD.
The Sonic Screwdriver Remote has four operational modes users have the option of using the personal authori-
zation code so you can confine the use of your special device.
Slim Consoles
It seemingly started with Sony
givingtheir consolestheslimtreat-
ment with the PSone and the PS2
Slim. Sleeker andsexier, but func-
tionally identical to their launch
counterparts, theyve been hailed
as cheaper and more attractive to
buyers lateinto theconsolegener-
ation. The general idea has been
copiedby Microsoft andNintendo
withtheir ownconsoles.
All of that waspredatedbynone
other thanAtari, withtheslimmed-
down 2600 console, the 2600 J r.
Released at the heel of the 1984
video game crash and sold at the
budget price of $50, the 2600 J r.
earned some serious popularity,
and continued to bemanufactured
up until 1992, 14 years after the
releaseof theoriginal 2600, span-
ning the influence of the ancient
consoleover morethanadecade.
Online Game Markets
For thehandful of youwhoread
my column, I loveyouvery much,
andalso, youmay recall my men-
tioning of Colecos cable-based
gamedelivery system. Yes, before
Xbox Live Marketplace, or even
Steam, thebasic concept of deliv-
ering entertainment through tubes
straight tobratswhodont want to
get off their asseshasexistedsince
the very early 80s, and again, in
the90swiththeSegaChannel for
the Genesis. While the high cost
and lack of customer enthusiasm
killed Colecos visions (heh), the
Sega Channel, on the other hand,
lasted all the way up until the
Genesis discontinuation in 1998.
Yes, yes, it doesnt use the
Internet, butthefactthatitsanon-
demand delivery system for
videogamesqualifiesthisentry.
First-Person Shooters
Of course! youexclaim, prob-
ably in an angry letter to me(if it
is, pleasesendfoodalongwithit).
There were first person shooters
before grandpappies Wolfenstein
and Doom! Whats the point?
Well, if youd just let me say it,
yes, FPSes go back before
Wolfenstein and Catacombs in the
90s, and even before Battlezone
andRed Baron inthe80s. Almost
hand-in-glove, the first FPS was,
in fact, a multiplayer game.
Starting out as acomputer experi-
ment for NASA network comput-
ers in the early 70s, Maze Wars
concept was repeatedly portedand
remadefor several universitycom-
puters, becoming most popular
with the Xerox Alto. Xerox?
you, the figment of my imagina-
tion, exclaim. Theyplayedit ona
photocopier? No, Xerox, was, in
fact, one of the leaders of home
computinginnovations, creatorsof
the modern desktop environment
so imitated by Apple and
Microsoft, but thats a different
story. Maze War, the simple con-
cept of two characters shaped like
eyeballs hunting each other down
through 3D corridors, became the
genesis for all the first-person
goodness we have in our video
gamestoday.
Modern Cover-Based Systems
Gears of War (2006) featured
burly space marines, homosexual
undertones, and a slick third-per-
son cover system that has been
shamelessly copied since, because
it just works. But of course, like
any product that popularized an
idea, thecreationof that ideaitself
was the work of a predecessor.
Enter Kill.Switch, a third-person-
shooter byNamco; youll probably
findacopy of this forgottengame
on eBay for a cheap price. Pop
Kill.Switch intoyour PS2andgive
it a whirl. Almost immediately,
youfeel howthegameplaysiden-
tically toGears andall thoseother
third-person-shooter greats.
Everything, fromblind firing to a
fast-reload mechanic has been
completely lifted fromthis game.
The games rather bland Middle-
Easternsettingdidit nofavoursin
being remembered, but if game
mechanicscouldbepatented, Epic
would bein so much troubleright
now.
Gamings
surprising firsts
GAMING THE
SYSTEM
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CREDIT: NAMCO
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You dont want to invite too few
people or it could get really
awkward really fast, but you also
dont want your house to be so
overcrowded that no one can
mingle without needing to shout.
Wbon contucung tbo pooplo on
your guest list, be sure to give
tbom onougb umo to muko
arrangements and clear their
calendars. You should invite them
at least one week before
the event.
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you give your invitees, the greater
the chances are that they will be
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Assuming that this party will take
place at your own house, put away
all of your valuables and be sure
to lock doors to rooms you dont
want people to enter.
Its the holiday season, so
decorate your house
accordingly: if its a Christmas
party, you probably want a
Christmas tree!
Some other ways you can make
your bouso t tbo purt: bung llgbts
around doorways, light candles,
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bows around lamps or chairs, have
holiday music playing in the back-
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The smallest details can improve
your party by a lot.
Munchies &
Mocktails
The next thing you should
focus your uuonuon on ls food.
Depending on the amount of
people at your event, you will
need to make enough food to
feed everyone and then some.
Not having enough food is a major
Nuw ln your purty plunnlng. llnd
recipes that are easy to make
and are holiday-related. Having a
big turkey or ham is a great idea,
but make sure you start cooking
it soon enough in the day plan
ahead!
During the day before your party,
and the day of, you will probably
need to spend most of the day
cooking and preparing before your
guosts urrlvo. looplo muy onor to
bring food, so in this case be sure
not to have too many similar
food dishes.
One cute idea is to create a
themed cocktail or mocktail
(non-alcoholic drink) to serve to
your guests check the recipe
card (on the right) for one idea
thats sure to make a splash!
nuvo u vurloty of uppouzors, suluds
and desserts to suit a variety of
tastes, and keep your guests
allergies and food preferences in
mind. If someone is a vegetarian,
make sure that not every dish
contains meat.
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On the day of the party, be sure to
have everything ready (including
yourself) an hour before the party
begins. This will give you some
umo to rolux und colloct yoursolf
before your house is full of your
family and friends. Dont stress
yourself out too much; welcome
your guests with a warm smile at
the door, and enjoy your evening!
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Christmas party
Gabby Scheyen | INTERROBANG
Recipe Card
Cherry Bomb
Cocktail/Mocktail
Recipe from
marthastewart.com
Ingredients
- 1 cup grenadine
- 1 litre clear citrus soda
or soltzor
- 18 maraschino cherries
Direcnnns
1. Place two cups water in a
medium saucepan, and bring to
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Ah, books, our pulpy, papery
friends. Without them, history
would be a lot less literate and,
more importantly, my column
wouldnt exist.
For more than just reading,
books havethosenichepurposes.
Be it Romania using donated
bibles for toilet paper in event of
shortages, or the more politically
minded using it as kindling for
their burnings, its undeniable
that physical paper has asenseof
purposestuck with it. Despiteall
this, it seemsthat thesecarriersof
enlightenment who have spread
literacyaroundtheworldfor hun-
dreds of years areslowly becom-
ingendangeredspecies.
Already, Amazon has reported
that thesaleof contemporary dig-
ital books has outstripped that of
its traditional physical counter-
part. And why not? On paper
(heh), digital isthewaytogo. For
those long trips in the more
remote parts of the world, rather
than drag along 50 or so paper-
backs in a rucksack, it would
make more sense to carry a
Kindle or Kobo that could easily
store twice that amount and still
takeupthesameroomandweight
(save for the devices atomic
weight changing due to the addi-
tional electrons from more data,
but lets not get into that). Even
Im guilty of this grievance
against thecommonbook. Nearly
everything Ive reviewed for this
columnhasbeenaresult of taking
my Kobo out for thoseespecially
long rides on the 27 Fanshawe.
Googleandvarious organizations
have tasked themselves with
scanning and digitally archiving
works that predate the very first
steam-powered analog computa-
tionautomaton. Booksareperish-
able; they burn easily, they can
house bugs or fungal growth,
fade, tear, fall apart their
fragilityisalmost human, isnt it?
They evenhaveaspine!
In this fast-paced, buck-a-
minute world where convenience
seems to betheways of theolds
biggest killer, are books really
goingtodieout almost complete-
ly? The answer to this question
lies with our good friend, the
vinyl LP.
Half-starved to death with the
complete takeover of audio CDs
as the audiophiles standard
medium, thevinyl LP shouldbea
distant memory by now, but
instead, the opposite has hap-
pened. Theformat hasseensucha
huge resurgence in popularity
that theresevenaWikipediaarti-
cle detailing this interesting phe-
nomenon. With music being as
conveniently available through
digital media like iTunes and
Spotify, why are people regress-
ing back to the ways of the old,
bulky, analogueLP?
Its because we like to feel
what webuy.
Oh sure, purchasing a digital
albumfor $10apop, or evenjust
buying individual tracks is con-
venient, but in the end, its com-
pletely ethereal. You have no
proof, no way to really exclaim
your love of the band and their
music; at therisk of soundinglike
a troglodyte, what you just
bought on iTunes doesnt really
exist, andthat thought leaves you
with a certain emptiness, doesnt
it? Combined with the loudness
war (whereCD rereleasesof pop-
ular musichavebeenfiddledwith
and equalized in a manner that
destroys musical nuances), the
average enthusiast has begun to
fall back onvinyl. Andof course,
for thosewholikeit retrobut still
dont enjoy the notion of drag-
ging an LP player on thebus, lot
of modern vinyl releases or re-
releases also comewithacoupon
redeemable online for a digital
version of thealbum, making the
choiceless difficult.
Im not trying to imply that
those who buy physical versions
of their entertainment, despitethe
digital alternatives existent, doit
for vanitys sake. Its just niceto
feel, hold, touch and put on your
shelf for the world to see what
you just bought. Amazon has
already begun to recognize this
distinction, and generally bundle
their paperbacks with Kindle-
redeemable coupons. Paperback
sales going down isnt a sign of
their doom; save for a global
catastrophe wiping out loggable
trees completely, the physical
book isnt goinganywhere.
Reading Between The Lines
explores books that you may have
missed out on that are worth your
while. If you have a book to sug-
gest, email Eshaan at
e_gupta@fanshaweonline.ca.
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17
Well, fellow Fanshawe students,
its nosecret that wearenowcom-
inguptoexamweek. If youhavent
already started studying (or stress-
ing), youprobablywill besoon!
No one can truly understand the
anxieties and busyness of exams
unlessthey areastudent, andmany
people who havent had to truly
walk the walk often try to offer
adviceonhowtoconductoneself in
an effective and efficient manner
during this fateful week. Often,
however, this advice is not helpful
but rather just a stereotype of how
they picture we students should be
handlingit.
Sohowcanwe, inarealisticway,
study for exams inaneffectiveand
efficient way?
A student for thepast eight years,
I have studied at two different
schools previous to my enrollment
at Fanshawe, and obtained a
Bachelors degreealong theway. I
am also only a few credits away
frommy Masters degree, which I
will finishbynext year. Alongwith
studying full time at Fanshawe, I
havetwotoddlers(picturemyhouse
as a zoo and youll only slightly
begin to understand themayhem!),
an awesome wife who is studying
full-timeoutof town, andI writefor
Interrobang. Withall thistimeinan
academic setting, I have learned a
lot about how to manage my time
most effectively.
Herearesometipsandadvicethat
haveworkedfor meover themany
years of student life. I hope that I
canimpart somenugget of wisdom
to helpyouthroughthis sometimes
hellishlast fewweeksof thesemes-
ter.
Get some real shut-eye at night:
This is a tough one, but you can
carveout timeandstick to it; good
thingBreaking Bad isover!
Figure out your study style:
Thisof courseissomethingyouwill
only figureout withtime, however,
we can quickly learn if we need
music to help us focus, or if any
noiseisjustanuisanceandmakesit
harder for ustofocus.
Find a study group or form
one: I cant count the number of
timesIvefeltincrediblyunprepared
for atestor examandafewhoursof
study group beforehand has saved
me. Bouncingideasoff oneanother
andlisteningtoothers thoughtsand
ideas, or discoveries really helps
somepeopleto retain theinfo they
needtoretain.
Study hard, but take breaks: If
youre out at Starbucks or the
library, by all means stay therefor
sixhours, but takeahalf-hour break
every few hours to surf the net or
grabarefill. Dothisresponsibly!
Manage tasks appropriately: In
otherwords, if youarefindingitdif-
ficulttomanageyour projects, dont
spendtoo muchtimeonanassign-
mentworthonlyfivepercent. Focus
onthebigfish. Bombinganassign-
ment worthfiveper cent will hardly
affect your mark; bombing one
worth30per cent will.
Make up cue cards: If youre
studyingasubject that requiresalot
of flat-out memorization of facts,
terms or concepts, making up cue
cards is often an excellent way to
organizewhat you need to study
and theprocess of actually making
themisapart of studying!
Remain calm and positive:
Remember, Christmas is right
aroundthecorner andsoonenough
well be sipping eggnog (or a rye
andcoke) whilewerelaxandenjoy
some treats with our loved ones.
Relax; itll all beover soon.
If youtrysomeof thesetips, you
shouldbeontheroadtoasuccessful
endtothesemester. Goodluck!
JACOB MATTINSON
INTERROBANG
How to survive (and
thrive) during exam week
READING BETWEEN
THE LINES
ESHAAN GUPTA
e_gupta@fanshaweonline.ca
Is the end (of physical books) near?
Theonly caveat totheargument
for winter tires or any safety
improvement is thepotential for
carelessness if the motorist drives
differently because he or she
feels safer (an effect witnessed
uponthetransitiontobothmanda-
tory seatbelts and airbags).
Nonetheless, winter tires areasta-
tistically verified improvement; it
isuptothedriver tomakesurethat
all other safety factors remain in
check.
After having winter tires
installed, thenext step is ensuring
they are properly inflated.
According to Transport Canada,
A tire that has good pressure
when checked in a warm garage
will be under-inflated when it is
below zero outside because tire
pressure goes down in the cold.
That is why you should do your
checkswhenthetiresarecold.
Transport Canadaswebsitealso
states that winter tires should
match. Though some experts dis-
putetheneedfor all four tomatch,
it ispreferable(particularlyfor all-
wheel drivevehicles), but isessen-
tial thatwheelsonthesameaxlebe
identical. Furthermore, the MTO
website states, If using only two
winter tires, regardless of whether
the vehicle is front-, rear- or all-
wheel drive, these should be
installed on the rear axle for best
vehiclestabilityinturnsandduring
braking.
More tips can be found in the
Winter Driving: BePrepared, Be
Safe brochure, which can be
found for download through
tinyurl.com/ontariodrivesafe.
WHAT TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR
THIS WINTER
Cellphone
Blankets and spare clothing/footwear
Windshield Washer fluid and antifreeze
A shovel, brush and scraper
Sand/kitty litter for traction if stuck
Booster cables
Emergency food
Survival candle, such as Candle in a
Can
Flashlight and/or emergency flares
First-aid kit
A gift for your car continued from page 14
CREDIT: MICHAEL BARRETT
A mechanic at Auto Guys explains a tie rod issue discovered during
inspection. Taking your car in for a winter checkup could go a long way
in preventing cold-weather accidents.
Ill Be Home For
Christmas (1998)
The holiday season is upon us,
andmanystudentswill bemakingit
home to join their family to cele-
brate, well, whatever it is that their
particular family celebrates.
Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa.
Winter solstice. Milla Jovovichs
birthday. Hopefully each students
journey is a safe and relatively
uneventful one. Maybeyoull have
arun-inwitharudeflightattendant.
Maybeyour luggagewill get dam-
aged. I pray, however, that you
dont runintoas many obstacles as
themaincharacter does inthefilm
that I will beexaminingthis week,
Ill Be Home For Christmas.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Home
Improvement) starsasJake, asome-
what selfishyoungmanwhoiscur-
rently attending college in
California, alongwithhisgirlfriend
Allie(JessicaBiel). Heplanstotake
AllietoCaboSanLucasfor thehol-
idays, but she puts the kibosh on
thoseplans. Shewantsthembothto
head home to New York to spend
timewiththeir families. Jakegives
in, butnottopleaseAllie, butrather
becausehisfather hasmadehiman
offer hecannot refuse.
GaryColeshinesasJakesfather.
Coleisbest knownhowever for his
role as Bill Lumbergh in Office
Space. Basically, he tells J ake,
Ummm, Imgonnaneedyoutogo
aheadcomehomebefore6p.m. on
Christmas Eve. So, if youcouldbe
herearound6, that wouldbegreat,
mmmk... oh oh! And I almost for-
got, ahh, Imgoingtogoaheadand
give you a Porsche if you make it
hereontime, kay? Imparaphras-
ing abit, but that is thegist of his
message.
It sounds pretty straightforward,
right? Jake just has to get his and
Alliespatootiesacrossthecountry,
and hell land a sweet ride. Well,
that wouldnt make for much of a
movie. Luckily, shenanigansensue.
Jakes rival Eddie and his buddies
take Jake (who is wearing a Santa
suit) out into the middle of the
desert andleavehimstrandedthere.
This allows Eddieto swoopin and
savethedaybydrivingAlliehome.
So while Allie fumes the whole
way home thinking that her
boyfriend has abandoned her, Jake
engages in aseries LOL escapades
as he makes his way across the
country dressed as Santa. Heman-
agestowin$1,000cashbycompet-
ing in a Santa Claus race, and it
looks likehewill makeit homein
time. But things get complicated
when he learns that the runner-up
wasthemayor of thetown, whohas
won the race every year, and uses
themoneytobuyturkeydinnersfor
needyfamilies.
Hold the phone! Up until this
point in the film, the writing of
Michael Allin, Tom Nursall and
Harris Goldberghas beenabsolute-
ly perfect. But clearly they spent so
much timeresearching collegestu-
dents, familydynamicsandtherac-
ingabilitiesof mall Santasthat they
didntknowadarnthingaboutmay-
ors. Lets get this straight. Mayors
diverttaxpayer moneyfor their own
personal use. They smoke crack
cocaine. They inexplicably sprint
acrosstheroomatcouncil meetings,
knocking down any grandmothers
intheir path. Theymakeinappropri-
ateremarksabout their wifesgeni-
talia. They most certainly do not
feed the hungry. Frankly, it would
havebeenmorerealistictohavehad
themayor transformintoahelicop-
ter duringtherace.
Once Jake hears about this pre-
posterous scenario, he feels guilty,
and drops the money off at the
mayors home. The mayor invites
JakeintopartakeinChristmasdin-
nerwithhisfamily, butJakerealizes
that hehasmorethanenoughtoeat
at home, and makes one last ditch
efforttojoinhisfamilyfortheirhol-
idayfeast.
Does Jake make it home? Does
hewinback theheart of Allie, and
earn the keys to the Porsche from
dear old Dad? Youll just have to
watchthefilmandfindoutforyour-
self. The film is available on
Netflix, and according to
Wikipedia, it has aired on CBC
every Christmasseasonsince1999.
Consider that information my
Christmasgift toyou, andyes, I do
expect somethinginreturn.
I guarantee you will love this
motion picture. Despitetheterrible
characterizationof themayor, I still
feel that Ill Be Home For
Christmas is the greatest holiday
offering since a wise man brought
myrrh to baby Jesus 2,000 years
ago.
Dear Nat,
Last week was my birthday. Ive
made a lot of new friends here at
Fanshawe since starting here in
September, and I thought it would
be a lot of fun for us all to go bowl-
ing together. I reserved three
lanes, figuring about 10 to 15 peo-
ple would come. I got to the bowl-
ing alley about 30 minutes before I
told everyone to show up, super
excited for the fun to begin. But the
fun never did begin not a single
one of the 20 friends I invited
showed. I waited for over an hour
and a half before I decided to give
up. Im embarrassed and
ashamed, and Im out some money
too, as I had to put down a deposit
on the lanes I rented. How can I
show my face to those 20 people
ever again?
- Birthday Schmirthday
Dear Birthday Schmirthday,
Imsorry this happened to you,
and of all days on your birthday!
Sounds like these friends arent
that reliableand should bekicked
tothecurb.
But beforedoinganythingdras-
tic, consider everyangleof thissit-
uation. To befrank, it seems abit
suspicious that all 20 friends
decided not to show. Have you
checked the invitations? Maybe
thedateandtimewerewrong! Did
you get an RSVP from anyone
sayingtheycouldattend?Didany-
onerespondtoyour messagewhen
you texted them30 minutes prior
to the event? If not, its probably
becauseeveryonewas, infact, too
busy to party that night. Theres a
bunch of factors that I sense you
might beoverlooking.
Furthermore, try reachingout to
someoneyoufindyourself closest
with within that group of friends.
Tackle the situation head-on and
ask why they themselves decided
nottoshowup. Their responsewill
play a crucial part in deciding
whether or not these friendships
areworthcontinuing.
As for facing these people
again, doit withconfidence. Dont
go out of your way tobekindand
courteoustothem(astheywerent
to you), but hold your head high,
walk tall and always remember to
smile theres no classier way to
settle a score than by looking
happy andunfazed.
Finally, if youre tight for cash
and lets be honest, what student
isnt), then contact the bowling
arenaand seeif theyd reconsider
and give you back even a portion
of thedowndeposit. Explainyour
situationandthey might sidewith
your dilemma.
If youve got a query for
Quinlan, shoot her an email at
chatwithnat.fsu@gmail.com. All
published questions will be
entered into monthly random
draws to win a $10 FSU coupon
for Oasis and Out Back Shack.
LIFESTYLES
18
CHAT WITH NAT
NATALIE QUINLAN
chatwithnat.fsu@gmail.com
A serious case of the
birthday blues
CREDIT: WALT DISNEY PICTURES
Cross-country Claus chaos
Cinema Connoisseur
ALLEN GAYNOR
www.cinemaconn.com
CREDIT: ROY LA CHAPPELLE
The Green Christmas event at the Talbot Church helped raise funds for
Bridging the Gap, an organization that supports employment for adults
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students from Fanshawes Autism and
Behavioural Science program, (from left) Prince, Nicole and Brian,
wrapped gifts for donations to help raise money.
LIFESTYLES
19
NOV. 25 2013
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THE TONIGHT SHOW
with Jay Leno
Here we go again. Freshman
Congressman Trey Radel of Florida
has been arrested for possession of
cocaine in Washington, D.C. He
admittedheis analcoholic andpled
guilty to possession of cocaine. The
judgesentencedhimtofour yearsas
mayor of Toronto.
PETA says that todays turkeys
are being bred to have such large
breasts, theyre dying of heart
attacks. I dont want to be insensi-
tive, but thats still better than get-
tingyour headchoppedoff.
A report issuedtoday saidhalf of
all Americanswill befacingdiabetes
by the year 2020. The
other half will have dia-
betesby Friday morning.
BEST IN LATE NIGHT
COMIC RELIEF
REAL TIME
with Bill Maher
This week we found out how
many people have signed up for
Obamacare on the federal website.
Out of 15 million uninsured, they
signed up 26,794. To give you an
idea, Wilt Chamberlainhadsexwith
morepeoplethanthat.
New Rule: Republicans have to
stop saying that if the Obamacare
website doesnt work, that must
mean Obamacare itself doesnt
work. Thats like saying the ice
creams no good because you cant
findaspoon.
For most Americans, Obamacare
isalot of likesex. Youdoit
online, itsincrediblyfrus-
tratingandtheideaof any-
one getting it makes
Republicansinsane.
CONAN
with Conan OBrien
TheOxfordDictionaryhasnamed
selfie the word of the year, nar-
rowlybeatingout twerk. Inarelat-
ed story, thefuneral for theEnglish
language is this Saturday. Theyll
put it intheground.
Last night during a TV special,
magician David Blaine performed
magic for Kanye West. Blaine per-
formed an amazing trick where he
got Kanye to not talk about Kanye
for eight seconds.
Members of the Tea Party gath-
ered outside the White House to
demand President Obamas
impeachment. Thepresident said he
appreciated their views
andheis settingupanew
website where they can
voicetheir opinion.
LATE NIGHT
with Jimmy Fallon
WildlifeofficialsinIndiaarenow
putting wild monkeys on birth con-
trol to help curb the recent popula-
tionspike. This is goodfor wildlife,
and even better for femalemonkeys
whowant tofocusontheir careers.
A company in Franceis selling a
new robot that can play with kids
andreadthembedtimestories. Kids
are calling it a cool and innovative
thingtoeventuallydiscusswiththeir
therapists.
President Obama announced that
the U.S. and Iran have reached an
important step in freezing Irans
nuclear program. When
asked how theyd finally
reachedtheagreement, Iran
said, Patience, compro-
mise, andoh, welied. Notin
that order, actually.
THE LATE SHOW
with David Letterman
Theresaturkeyshortage. Areyou
aware of that fact? Theres also a
gravyshortage. Itsupto$4agallon.
Governor Chris Christie wants to
buildagravy pipeline.
Thieves have stolen a half a mil-
lion dollars worth of Red Bull.
Theyredescribedasarmed, danger-
ous, andready togo.
Areyouawareof theturkeyshort-
age? The White House has stepped
in so peoplewont panic. They said
yes, theres a turkey shortage, but
dontworry, itsonlyawebsiteprob-
lem.
This year Thanksgiving
and the first day of
Hanukkah are on the same
day. Imnotheologian, butI
think what that means is
eight daysof leftovers.
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
with Jimmy Kimmel
Variety isreportingthat therewill
beasequel to Its a Wonderful Life
in2015. I wouldcall itIts a Terrible
Idea.
TheFCC is reconsidering theban
on cellphone use on planes. So, not
onlydoyougettowatchtheladyeat-
ingatunafishsandwichshebrought
fromhome, yougettohear her yell at
her husbandwhileshedoesit.
FirstthingImgoingtodoisorder
a large pepperoni pizza and have it
deliveredtothesky.
Thanksgiving travel will beespe-
cially unpleasant becauseof thebig
storm. More than 500 flights out of
Dallas-Fort Worth were
canceled. I think this is
God's way of saying:
Stay home and overcook
your ownturkey.
Nodoubt youhaveheardstories
about people who have landed
great jobs without ever having
appliedtothecompanyor writtena
resume. Or, maybe it truly was a
case of being in the right place at
theright time. Evenif thestarsare
properly lined up, no doubt you
will need more than a little good
luck to get to where you want to
be. Much like any overnight suc-
cess, itmaytakeyears. Sohowcan
youget startedonthat roadtosuc-
cess?
It hasbeenstatedthat thehidden
job market represents approxi-
mately 80per cent of thejobs that
never get advertised, and that 100
per centof jobseekersareapplying
for only20per cent of thejobsout
there. So, howdoyougettothat80
per cent? You talk to people you
knowwhocanhelpyouout: fami-
ly, friends, friends of friends, cur-
rent or past employers, professors,
etc. Youchatwithpeopleatparties
and cold contact people youve
read or heard about in the news.
You conduct informational inter-
views with professionals in your
chosen occupational field. You
cultivate an arsenal of contacts
inshort, younetwork.
If youareintroverted, youreally
may not be enthralled with net-
working, somakeit moreof aper-
sonal challenge. Here are some
strategies for successful network-
ing whether it beonlineor in per-
son:
1. Brainstorm for contacts:
Think of everyonewhocouldpos-
siblyserveasacontact. Dontlimit
yourself to peoplewho couldhelp
becausethey havesimilar occupa-
tions, include people in unrelated
fields as well. Remember people
you may havemet through volun-
teer activities or work. Include
family friends, relatives, neigh-
bours, professors, alumni, former
employers, coworkersandsoon.
2. Go to where your contacts
are: Tried and true places to net-
work include the local alumni
association, Career Centre, class
reunions, cocktail parties,
fundraisers, conferences, profes-
sional association meetings, social
networking sites such as LinkedIn
and Facebook and Twitter, volun-
teer activities, career andjobfairs.
3. Get organized, be prepared:
You need to approach these net-
workingopportunitieswithagame
plan. Doyour homeworkandtryto
find out who will be there, or do
your best tothinkabout whomight
bethereandmakealist of thepeo-
pleyou really want to meet. Once
youve made your list, find out
what youcanabout thecompanies
they work for, their backgrounds,
etc., and make up some questions
or conversationstartersthat reflect
your research. Above all, be pro-
fessional. Try not to generalize
withquestionslike, Doyouknow
of any jobsthat I might apply to?
asthismayputyour contactintoan
overwhelming situation. Make it
easy for your contactstohelpyou.
4. Networking is limitless: You
never know when you will meet
someonewhocouldinfluenceyour
career path. Always be ready to
network, and dont avoid people
who have no obvious connection
to your ambitions as they may be
abletogiveyouthenameof some-
onewhomight.
5. Follow up and stay organ-
ized: After youmeetacontact, itis
absolutely essential that you fol-
lowupwiththem. Thank themfor
the advice they may have given
youandkeepintouchwiththem
stay on their radar. This way they
may think of youif anopportunity
comes upanddevelopasystemof
somesort tokeeporganized.
6. Its all about respect: J ust
likeyour mother said, if youwant
tobetreatedwithrespect, thenyou
have to give respect. If you want
your emails and calls returned,
then you need to respond to the
peoplewhocontactyou. Dontfor-
get toreturnthefavour if someone
helps you out. Start building your
professional reputationassomeone
who is polite, respectful, kind and
genuine. And, when you do get
that newjob, besuretokeepthem
informed about that too as we all
liketohear goodnews.
Need assistance with your job
search or writing a resume and
covering letter? Drop by the
Career Services office in D1063.
The Career Services staff are
available to assist you on an indi-
vidual basis. Visit the office in
D1063 to arrange an appointment
with the consultant responsible for
your program or call 519-452-
4294. To access job listings for
Fanshawe students and graduates,
visit www.fanshaweonline.ca or
www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices.
Follow us on Facebook face-
book.com/FanshaweCS, Twitter
@FanshaweCS and Pinterest
pinterest.com/FanshaweCS.
Job networking tips
CAREER CORNER
Susan Coyne
Career Services
Consultant
Fanshawe Career Services
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Thanks again for hanging out
with me while I study.
Ive definitely got the poisson
distribution down. Yay for
learning probabilities!
Poisson Distribution? Is that
used for calculating the prob-
ability theres actually fish in
your Fillet-o-fish sandwich at
McDs?
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1. ___ Said: Fanshawe Student
Union Manager of Publications and
Communications
5. ___ Faust: Fanshawe Student
UnionInterrobangEditor
10. ___ Roach: FanshaweStudent
Union Publications Advertising
Coordinator
14. Fencingsword
15. Constructor
16. Masculinename
17. Greek mythological wife of
Zeus
18. Lyric poem
19. Comfort
20. Givingfreely
22. Fireremains
23. Tournament status
24. Giveoff
26. ____ Hawkeye-Kicks:
Fanshawe Student Union
PublicationsCreativeDirector
30. Chief island of the Cook
Islands
35. Impulseconductors
36. Camerapart
37. Canadianhockey great Bobby
38. Femalehorse
39. Alcoholic drink
40. Rhymingverse
41. Shadetree
42. S-shapedline
44. Hinduqueen
45. Ferns
48. Knock over
49. Pulpit
50. Comesbeforetee
52. Approves
55. ___ Lai: Fanshawe Student
UnionInterrobangwriter
61. Soon
62. Buddhist shrine
63. Corral Entrance
64. Gamblingresort
65. Abhorred
66. Small stream
67. Prophet
68. Short musical composition
69. Ailments
Down
1. Biblical king
2. Takethelidoff
3. Frequently-used pronoun
(Possessiveform)
4. Typeof oceantide
5. Nail filingboard
6. Light slender sword
7. Small computer graphic
8. Indiandish
9. What ___ youdoing?
10. Looksafter (2words)
11. Far Easternnursemaid
12. Standup
13. Alcoholic drinks
21. Arabgarments
22. Small islandsinrivers
25. Day of theweek (abbr.)
26. Masculinename
27. Praisehighly
28. Femininename
29. Compassdirection
31. ___ ___(see 46 Down)
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32. Not anybody (2words)
33. Colour
34. Providedwithweapons
39. Anycraft whichissustainedin
theair by buoyancy
40. Semi-liquidfoodfor infants
42. Unitsof electrical resistance
43. Clot
44. Movewithgreat haste
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51. Diggingtool
52. Rowingtools
53. Legjoint
54. Excellent (2words)
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Solution on page 22
1. The word Christmas is Old
English, a contraction of
Christs Mass.
2. The first president to deco-
rate the white house Christmas
tree in the United States was
Franklin Pierce.
3. Electric
lights for trees
were first usedin
1895.
4. The first
Christmas cards were
vintage and invented in
1843, the Victorian Era.
5. Its a Wonderful Life appears
on TV more often than any other
holiday movie.
6. Rudolph was actually created
by Montgomery Ward in the late
1930s for a holiday promotion.
The rest is history.
7. The Nutcracker is the most
famous Christmas ballet.
8. Jingle Bells was first written
for Thanksgiving and then
became one of the most popular
Christmas songs.
9. If you received all of the
gifts in the song The Twelve
Days of Christmas, you would
receive 364 presents.
10. The poinsettia plant was
brought into the United States
from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in
the early 1800s.
11. Holly berries are poison-
ous.
12. Contrary to common
belief, poinsettia plants are non-
toxic.
13. In 1843, A Christmas
Carol was written by Charles
Dickens in just six weeks.
14. Coca Cola was the first
beverage company to use Santa
for a winter promotion.
15. Clearing up a common mis-
conception, in Greek, X means
Christ. That is where the word X-
Mas comes from. Not because
someone took the Christ out of
Christmas.
16. Traditionally, Christmas
trees are taken down after
Epiphany.
17. More diamonds are sold
around Christmas than any other
time of the year.
18. Christmas pudding was
first made as a kind of soup with
raisins and wine in it.
19. The Christmas turkey was
imported to France by the Jesuits
and it is still known in some
French dialects as a Jesuite.
20. Christmas Pudding origi-
nates from an old, Celtic dish
known as frumenty.
21. The first Christmas stamp
was released in Canada in 1898.
22. In Germany, Twelfth Night
is known as Three Kings Day.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Youre unusually flighty and
directionless. If someone else
wantedtoruntheshow, youprob-
ably wouldnt object. Beware of
setting your sights too high -
yourelikely tobedisappointed.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You hate to think in terms of
winners and losers. Release your
inner forcesjoyouslyandwisely. If
youve been powerless or inca-
pable, turn your problems over to
someone who can go to bat for
you. If yourethehiredhero, play
towin.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Now is the time for a reality
check. If your brilliance has gone
unchallenged, maybe its because
no one has understood a single
word. Be more inclusive of those
whowouldhelpyour cause.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Your joys and triumphs are
actedout onapublic stage. Others
seek personal meanings in what
theythink isashowfor their bene-
fit. Anything that you do now is
suretobeof lastingvalue.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Thenewcant happenif theold
wont step aside and make room
for it. Transition is ahard process
for everyone involved. If youre
unabletokeepotherscalm, at least
try not toprovokethem.
Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22)
Without condescending, address
thechildineachadult that yousee.
Everyone wants to be impressed.
Everyone loves to be loved.
Respect theouter shell evenasyou
gently ticklethesoft underbelly.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
A symbolic gestureteeters atop
a stack of unpleasant facts.
Friends aremorelikely toconsid-
er your accomplishments than
your promises. You know better
thantomakeafool of yourself.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
Youlikeagoodmystery, espe-
cially when you hold theanswer.
Its hard to decide whether you
want to beinthecentreor watch-
ingfromtheedge. Play dumband
wait for theperfect moment.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
Youmay not findtheneedlein
thehaystack, but yourea master
at comingupwithexcuses. Forget
thetrivial. Expandyour horizons.
Its timefor anewset of expecta-
tions that cant possibly disap-
point you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
A happy spectacle puts every-
one in a good mood. Well-fed
peoplearemorelikely tobecom-
passionate. Youcantakeachance
withsuchanagreeablecrowd.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
If youre smart, youll admit a
mistake before it grows bigger.
Let someone else handle the
repairs that are beyond you.
Youreawareof unseen forces at
work, even if you cant harness
themtoyour wishes.
Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20)
Your word is law, but youll
excuseanyonewhomakesagood
case. Break out of an old rut and
intoanewstride. Thepresent ver-
sion of reality is even better than
youthought it wouldbe.
Fill inthegridsothateveryrow, everycolumnandevery3x3gridcon-
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Theres plenty of snow on the
ground, andmoreof itontheway. It
finally feels like hockey season,
doesnt it?
For the London Knights now
boastingoneof theOHLstoughest
defences its time for them to
showwhosboss.
At the time of writing, the
Knightswereonabitof ahotstreak.
Theyd won six straight games.
Anthony Stolarz allowed just nine
goals in his last six games, and
Nikita Zadorov was already show-
ing that hes ready to dominatethe
blueline.
Imsomuchbetter,saidthebig
Russian defenceman. Its a great
experience playing in the NHL. In
thefirst year, getting drafted in the
middleof thefirst round, youdont
knowwhatsgoingon. Itshard, real
hardpracticeandworkout. Itsadif-
ferent level. In NHL, you make a
badpassor mistake; itsgoingtobe
agoal (against).
IntheOHL, itseasier toplay.
Whiletherest of us headtoward
Christmas vacations, the Knights
headintocrunchtime. Thereareno
easygamesintheOHL, andthere
is very littleroomfor error froma
teamthats hoping to betop at the
endof hockeyseason.
NowthattheKnightsshowedthat
theycanhandlethehigh-flyingErie
Otters, they should beableto con-
tainhighscoringGuelphaswell.
But theres lots of work to be
done.
For starters, Londonisntatopthe
OHL standings as theyve often
beenknowntodoover thepast two
seasons. That honour belongstothe
ErieOtters. Londonbegantheyear
atop the CHL rankings, and many
expectedthemto stay thereall sea-
son.
They didnt. But this recent spell
of good formhas seen theKnights
climb back in to the honourable
mentioncategory for week 10, soit
shouldnt be long before theyre
backinthetop10.
Secondly, the new defensive
corps(ZachBell inparticular) hasto
gel well together.
TheyreoldenoughD [to come
together quickly],DaleHunter told
theLondonFreePress. Theyrebig
andstrongandcanmovepucks. Its
basically Bell [who has to learn a
new system]. Nikitas been here.
With his skill and size, he should
haveagoodyear andweexpecthim
to.
Heading into theholiday season,
London will play host to Guelph
(December 13) before travelling to
Erie (December 14). Those two
stand out as the crunch games this
holiday season. WhiletheKingston
Frontenacs have stuttered a little
recently, they make their stop to
LondononDecember 15.
The game against the Plymouth
WhalersonDecember 29will mark
thefirst-ever OHL Winter Classicat
ComericaPark thefirst timetwo
OHL teams will face off against
each other outdoors. That game is
part of the Hockeytown Winter
Festival, aheadof theNHLsWinter
ClassicfeaturingtheTorontoMaple
LeafsandtheDetroit RedWings.
AndthentherestheSarniaSting.
While Sarnia is currently prop-
ping up the Western Division and
notmuchof athreatontheice they
still remain Londons rivals. They
also remain the team that ended
Londons chances of tying the
league record for the longest win-
ningstreaklast season.
Londons biggest thorn though
headingintoDecember andJanuary
istheWorldJuniors. Theyhavefive
Canadian hopefuls Bo Horvat,
Max Domi, Josh Anderson, Chris
TierneyandRyanRupert. Over and
above that you factor in Stolarz,
Zadorov and German defenceman
TimBender.
Last season the Knights weath-
eredthestormwhentheywereshort
anumber of keyplayers. Buttheres
no telling howthis season will pan
out. Theleagueisalot stronger this
year at least it seems to be that
way.
Whiletheremaybemorechanges
as theseasonwears on, theres one
thingthatiscertain. TheKnightsare
amuchbetterteamthantheywereat
thestart of theseason.
Andforthem, thatisagoodthing.
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Nikita Zadorov is already dominating the OHL since his return for the
Buffalo Sabres.
VICTOR KAISAR
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Knights D looks to play
Grinch this December
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The Bangers won the intramural football championship over Born Sinner.
The Cruze has been with us
since 2009, and it has done
extremely well for Chevrolet.
ThereasontheCruzehasbeena
sales success is becauseit was the
first compact sedan froma North
American manufacturer that was-
ntrubbish. Whilethelooksarenot
ground-breaking, the interior
offers good space, comfort and
decent amounts of gadgets, plus
the chassis is excellent, which
meanstheCruzeisnicetodrive.
Over theyears, inour local mar-
ket anyway, the Cruze has been
offered with two petrol engines.
Both are quite good, but they do
drink more gas compared to their
rivals from Asia and Europe. To
take another shot at improving its
fuel economy, Chevrolet has start-
edofferingadiesel versionfor the
2014model year Cruze.
Thediesel motor inquestionisa
2.0-litrefour-cylinder unitthatfea-
tures doubleoverhead cams and a
turbocharger. Thenet result is151
hp and a colossal 264 lb-ft of
torque. Power is fed to the front
wheels via a six-speed automatic
gearbox (thank you, GM, for not
goingtheCVT route).
Ontheroad, thisCruzeDiesel is
just as impressive as any other
Cruze model, which means it has
excellent road manners and is a
quiet and comfortable cruiser
something that many compact
offeringsfail todeliver on.
Accelerationfromastandstill is
not its strong point (although on
the highway, it improves a lot).
First thing in the morning, this
motor has the typical traits of a
diesel motor itsnoisy.
However, the main reason any-
one is likely to buy a diesel-
enginedfamily car isbecausethey
are economical. That is an area
where the Cruze Diesel did not
performaswell asI wasexpecting
it to. Rather thanrely onmanufac-
turer numbers, I like conducting
my own fuel economy testing,
whichconsists of 170kmof high-
way driving, and then 130 kmin
thecity. All carsI drivegothrough
thesametest, andtheCruzeDiesel
managed 7.6 litres/100km during
my week, aweek whentheweath-
er was mild and I encountered no
traffic jams on my highway run.
That is not very good, especially
when you consider the manufac-
turers numbers suggests 6.0
litres/100km. Plus, diesel isrough-
ly 5 cents more expensive than
regular gas, and when you com-
pare the Cruze Diesel with some-
thing like a Honda Civic sedan,
which is cheaper to buy and con-
sumed just a bit more petrol (8.4
litres/100km for the week), the
case for buying the Cruze Diesel
becomesalittleweaker.
The price, if youre wondering,
is $24,945 for the base Cruze
Diesel.
So if its not all that efficient,
thenwhy buy aCruzeDiesel? Its
nicetodriveandgreatfor covering
long distances. If you travel alot,
this is the ideal compact car for
you. If you spend all your timein
thecity, youll want to keeplook-
ing for something that will better
fit your lifestyle.
New Cruze Diesel
a highway car
MOTORING
NAUMAN FAROOQ
naumanf1@yahoo.com
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fromthe Athletics Department!
Thefestiveseasonisabusytime
for everybody, not least for the
playersandmanagersinEnglands
topflight. Threematchroundswill
beplayedinthespanof oneweek,
which, for the leagues elite play-
ers, could mean 270 minutes of
fast-paced, high-intensity football
inarelativelyshort periodof time.
Inthemultitudeof gamesdueto
be played, there are a number of
highlight-worthy matchups that
could haveahugeimpact on both
sides of the table come this sea-
sonsend.
Listed here are a few of the
matchesthat youshouldwatchout
for this festive period (all stand-
ings current as of November 29,
2013:
December 23: Arsenal (1st) v.
Chelsea (3rd), Emirates
Stadium, London
While technically the final
matchof thepre-holidayweekend,
thetop of thetableLondon derby
is always an exciting prospect,
made even more so by Arsenals
improvementsthisseasonsandthe
returnof Chelseaslegendaryman-
ager J oseMourinho.
Arsenal has surpassed every
expectation that fans had of them
this season, having written them
off after a summer of chasing
failedtransfer targetsandanopen-
ingday defeat toAstonVilla. Fast
forward11rounds of play andthe
clubfinds itself leadingtheleague
byfour pointsandbeingledbythe
rejuvenatedAaronRamseyandthe
newly arrivedMesut Ozil.
Chelsea, ontheother hand, was
tippedbymanytoberunningaway
with the league at this point, yet
theBlues find themselves right in
the thick of the battle for the top
four positions, tied on points with
Liverpool andlaggingbehindonly
on goals scored. A win for either
side here could prove vital to the
clubsambitionsthisyear, asthree
less points on a rivals scoreboard
can bethedifferencebetween joy
andheartbreak thisMay.
December 26: Manchester
City (4th) v. Liverpool (2nd),
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
The undisputed highlight of the
Boxing Day match lineup,
Englands fallen giants visit the
home of the billionaire new kids
on the block in a top of the table
matchup that has produced some
exciting spectacles in recent sea-
sons. A slow start and a poor
record away from home have
turnedupthepressureonnewCity
manager Manuel Pelligrini, but a
strong home record, coupled with
the momentum that should come
off theback of therecent 6-0dem-
olition of TottenhamHotspur will
givetheclubconfidencegoinginto
thiscrucial match.
Conversely Livepool F.C.,
Englands most decorated club,
have spent the last few seasons
stuck in the mid table quagmire,
unabletocompetefinancially with
the likes of their Boxing Day
opponents, yetareenteringthehol-
iday period second in the table,
suffering defeats only to league
leaders Arsenal and fellow high-
flyers Southampton. Liverpool
will havefelt harddoneby inboth
of last seasonsmatcheswithCity,
having been in strong positions
only for two individual errors to
costthemequalizinggoals, leading
todrawsinbothmatches. Manager
BrendanRodgerswill hopethathis
teamwill beableto seeout avic-
tory against one of their top four
rivalsthistimearound.
December 29: Chelsea (3rd) v.
Liverpool (2nd) Stamford
Bridge, London
While I resisted listing two
teams that were already featured,
this matchup, even without taking
into account the ever growing
rivalry betweenthetwo clubs will
be a not-to-be-missed duel
betweentwoof thenationsheavy-
weightsides, andtwothatarecom-
petingattheverytopof thetablein
thefirst thirdof theseason. While
the preceding matches may have
altered their league positions
slightly goinginto this game, both
of these teams will be continuing
their quest for atop four place, or
higher, andawinhere, likewithall
of these top games will be a real
statement of intent for thevictori-
ousteam.
Savoury matchups this holiday season
PREMIER LEAGUE
PONDERINGS
ANDREW VIDLER
Its beginning to look
a lot like fitness!
While some may be waiting to
rejuvenate their routines after the
holiday season, I think its timeto
getstartednow! Didyouknowthat
December is typically the slowest
month of the year at most gyms?
Its also the time when many are
offeringgreat deals or special pro-
motions to newor returningmem-
bers. Your centre, Fitness101, has
somegreat specialsfor youtocon-
sider. Takeadvantageif youcan!
If the gym isnt your thing or
you want to saveyour pennies for
extraspecial gifts this season, you
canstill stay fit at home. Thereare
many different exercises you can
do using a set of stairs, a coffee
table, a chair and a wall. If you
haveequipment, thatsevenbetter.
If you need some cheap sugges-
tions to get started try: a stability
ball ($15to$40), ayogamat($5to
$40), Resistance tubing or bands
($5 to $50), medicineball ($20 to
$60), andsmall handweights($10
and up for 5lbs, increasing with
weight). Try thiscircuit:
1. Warm up for four to seven
minutes with dynamic movements
including squats, lateral move-
ments and arm movements that
mimic the movements to come
later on.
2. The Routine: 40 jumping
jacks, 20 side to side shuffle and
touch downs, 20 sumo walks onto
bottomstair (10 left foot, 10 right
foot), 40 mountain climbers on
step, 20 push-ups, 30 jumps over
rolled up yoga mat, 20 reverse
lunges, 40 scissor lunges, 20 side
to sidelunges, 20 coffeetabletri-
ceps dips, jog up and down one
step for 1 minute, and 20 bicycle
crunches. Repeat asmany timesas
youlike.
3. Cool down with gradually
slower moves and then be sure to
stretch. Email meor comeandsee
meat Fitness 101if youneedfur-
ther explanation!
For thoseof youwhoneedalit-
tle help after the holidays, the
Fitness and Health Promotion stu-
dents are here to rescue you! The
second year students have been
working on courses in fitness
assessment, programplanning and
exercise instruction for the past
year andahalf. Thestudentshave
thesupport of aprogramprofessor
to monitor andguidetheir activity
with the clients they train, said
FHP co-ordinator Scott
MacDonald. What they need are
willingparticipantstoenablethem
to practice applying what they
have learned. The service is free
and open to all. MacDonald also
indicated that a key benefit to
working with a student trainer is
the chance to get a personalized
programthat iscreatedspecifically
for theindividualscurrentabilities
andfuturegoals. If youwouldlike
to hire a student trainer, contact
smacdonald@fanshawec.ca.
Cheers to ahealthy holiday sea-
son!
Karen Nixon-Carroll is the
Program Manager at Fitness 101,
Fanshawe College Professor,
YMCA fitness course trainer and
examiner, Fanshawe FHP grad
and holds many fitness certifica-
tions for personal training, group
fitness and wellness. Email her at
karen.carroll@fanshawec.ca.
FUN & FITNESS
KAREN NIXON-CARROLL
Fired before their time?
Whenthisarticleispublishedin
early December, the National
Basketball League of Canada will
beonemonthintoits2013/14sea-
son. By then, well be20per cent
through the season, as playoffs
should wrap up near the start of
April. And by the time you read
this, at least 20 per cent of head
coaches in the league will have
beenfired.
If you are reading this article,
youdrealizethat if thistrendcon-
tinues, every coach in the league
will suffer thesamefatecomethe
endof theplayoffs.
For adevelopmental league, the
headcoachesarentreallygettinga
chancetodevelop.
Thats not the point of the
league, andteams obviously know
that. But this will show badly on
theleagueandtheteamswithinit.
But take the Mississauga
Powersopeningdayheadcoachin
Fred Grannum for example; he
came as an assistant coach from
Humber and he was the first
Canadian to coach in the league.
They droppedhimafter starting2-
4 (which included an opening day
victory over the London
Lightning). To be fair, they gave
the job to David D.J . J oseph, a
Canadian who also has collegiate
experience coaching the
Centennial Colleges mens team,
but just because they gave it to
another Canadian doesnt mean
its right to fire a coach after a
month. This is a reputation the
Power has beenbuilding; duringa
season-and-a-half stretchwhenthe
team was in Oshawa, they hired
four coaches. Not only is the
Power scaring away coaches from
Mississauga, they arealso leaving
amark ontheentireleague.
This takes us to the Ottawa
SkyHawks, who fired Kevin
Keathley after the teamwent 4-3
through thefranchises first seven
games.
Keathley waswinninggames.
SkyHawks owner Gus Takkale
was quoted in the Ottawa Sun as
sayingtheteamswinsshouldhave
been bigger, by about 30 or 40
points, notby10or so. Healsosaid
that he has a close relationship
withtheplayers andtheytoldhim
they needed more preparation.
What is acoach goingto say after
Googling Keathley and Takkales
names and coming to this article?
That the owner wants massive
wins? That the owner claims to
have a closer relationship to the
players than a coach ever will?
Interestingquotes, thatsfor sure.
Yet, theres even more interest-
ing quotes fromKeathley, claim-
inghewaslet gowasduetofinan-
cial reasons, saying, I guess the
first guy you look to if its finan-
cial is thecoach theguy making
a bit of money. He also men-
tionedhewas workingonaLetter
Of Intent, basically on a hand-
shake, and was never was on an
actual contract, just a handshake
(althoughheadmittedtonever ask-
ingfor one).
Regardless, ex-NBAer J aren
J ackson will take his place in
Ottawa. Hes a good hire, but has
any of this looked good on
Ottawa, Mississauga or more
importantly, the National
Basketball Leagueof Canada?
Marty Thompson is the play-by-
play voice of the London Lightning
for their livestream,
SportsLive24.net.
CREDIT: OTTAWA SUN
Kevin Keathley and Fred Grannum were the first two coaching casualties
in the NBLC both falling in the first month.
LIGHTNING
WATCH
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twitter: @martythompson_
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