INTERCAMP www.macewan.ca/intercamp THE GRANT MACEWAN COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER Golden boys Griffin men capture ACAC basketball championship, spot at national tournament BY RYAN FRANKSON SPORTS EDITOR You could literally feel the electricity and intensity circulating through the muggy air inside the MacEwan gymnasium March 5 as the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference's top two teams squared off in the most epic battle of the season. The stakes were higher than they'd ever been for the two league titans from MacEwan and Lakeland, who had beaten Concordia and NAIT respectively the previous night to earn the right to play for gold. The winners would take home the ACAC championship banner, provincial bragging rights, and a berth in nationals. But the losers would leave with the silver medal, an end to their season, and a recurring desire to know what could have been. This championship match was a classic from the opening tip-off to the final buzzer. The Griffs had swept the Rustlers in two games Jan. 28-29 so Lakeland was starving for revenge on the league's grandest stage. The stands at the MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness were jam-packed, although the ratio between Griffins' and Rustlers' fans tilted just slightly in the home team's favour. Defence reigned supreme in the first half of championship action and neither team was able to capture a significant lead, as the score read 26-26 when the teams headed to their locker rooms. When the Griffs and Rustlers returned to the court they seemed to have left their jitters and nerves behind them, because the second half showcased much more scoring. With MacEwan up slightly 39-38, Griffin wing Brendon Bjarnson cashed a momentous three-pointer to give the home squad a four-point lead with 12 minutes left. The Griffs were able to maintain this slim lead for seven minutes before Cam Smith dropped a clutch basket from beyond the arc to give the Griffs a 56-48 lead with just over five min- utes remaining. It appeared MacEwan would be able to coast to victory with this lead until Rustlers' wing Jeff Lander was fouled on a three-point shot with 57 seconds left. The threepointer fell and so did the ensuing freethrow, which narrowed the Griffin lead to 65-60. MacEwan headed back down the floor determined to hold off Lakeland's late charge. They wore down the clock brilliantly by swinging the ball around the perimeter until Griffin post Robbie Valpreda flared to the corner, caught a pass from his teammate, and drained a triumphant three-pointer. Lakeland's Mike Page immediately bolted back down the floor and matched Valpreda's three with a three of his own to make the score 68-63. Instead of fouling, Lakeland allowed MacEwan to score a quick and easy basket under the hoop, completed by post Anthony Lange. The Rustlers then called a timeout, down 70-63. see GOLD page 16 March 10, 2005 U-Pass discussed at Edmonton transit conference “More options” available with pass: ETS BY TYLER MORENCY STAFF WRITER Edmonton Transit Service, as well as members of the community, continued debating the controversial U-pass at ETS's annual community conference March 5. The U-pass concept allows students unlimited use of public transits for a set fee that is lower than regular transit passes. It remains a controversial issue at the University of Alberta and MacEwan college because the cost would be mandatory whether students use the service or not. “(The U-pass) gives students more options,” said Ken Koropeski, director of service development at the Edmonton Transit System. “There are issues of students who are, for whatever reason, not going to use the transit system [and do] not want to pay a fee. That has to be worked out in the student body,” Koropeski said. The current discussions are the result of recommendations made by a U of A commissioned transportation and management study. “A couple of initiatives rose to the top. Those being the implementation of a Upass where all students pay fees for unlimited use of the transit system,” Koropeski said. Another initiative from the study recommended the control of who is able to purchase a parking pass for on-campus parking stalls in order to reduce traffic problems around campuses. “A U-pass, I think, is necessary for the future of post-secondary education in Canada...many schools already have them,” said Alison Lennie, the director of the Environmental Coordination Office of students at the University of Alberta. “Considering the tight budgets of students...A U-pass is a very economical way to access school and access the rest of the amenities of a city.” “If it costs some people and they don't use it, I think it's meant to tax them. If you're going to drive to school, you're going to subsidize people who are going to school responsibly,” said Alex Hindle, a student at the UofA. Other Canadian universities, like those in Victoria and London that have implemented a U-pass have seen increased ridership, said Koropeski. So much so that it has strained the infrastructure. “To make it work, we've got a role to play and make sure we've got enough service out there.” ETS also discussed its future plans to extend the LRT service as well as the development of a rapid transit system to increase transit efficiency to all parts of the city. U of L first in Alberta to renew cola contract Scholarships, programs tied to funding from exclusivity deals BY COSANNA PRESTON CUP - ALBERTA AND NORTHERN BUREAU CHIEF RYAN FRANKSON / INTERCAMP Griffins’ captains (from left) Jordan Fownes, Robbie Valpreda, and Mike Gardiner show off their championship banner and trophy after defeating the Lakeland Rustlers 72-63 March 5. EDMONTON – The University of Lethbridge joined the growing ranks of renewing cola-contract schools this year when its student union hesitantly re-signed an exclusivity deal with Coca-Cola that promises the union exceptional amounts of funding. Exclusive cola deals are coming up for renewal across the country and Alberta is no exception. While the renewal dates for the University of Alberta and University of Calgary are three years away, others like the University of Lethbridge have taken the lead in entering the second round of cola contracts. The exclusive contracts first came to Canada in 1995 when the University of British Columbia signed the initial deal. Since then, numerous schools have followed, including all three major see COLA page 5 THIS WEEK: NEWS • Letters, page 2 • Election Information, page 4 • MacEwan Bell found, page 5 ARTS • Blatent Hypocrite, page 8 • CD Reviews, page 13 • Horoscopes, page 15 SPORTS • Basketball Finals, page 16 • Mascot Showdown, page 17 • Men’s Hockey, page 17 news/letters INTERCAMP Residence offers students job opportunities 2 March 10, 2005 BY RACHEL HOHN Box 1796 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P2 Phone: (780) 497-4429 Fax: (780) 497-4517 Email: [email protected] www.macewan.ca/intercamp Staff Listing Publisher Marc Britten [email protected] (780) 497-4738 Managing Editor Murray Donaldson [email protected] (780) 497-5412 News Editor Rachel Hohn [email protected] (780) 497-4429 Arts Editor Carolyn Nikodym [email protected] (780) 497-4429 Sports Editor Ryan Frankson [email protected] (780) 497-4429 Advertising/Design/ Production Editor Murray Donaldson [email protected] (780) 497-5412 Multi-Market Advertising Campus Plus www.campusplus.com 1-800-265-5372 Distribution Kristie Simons (780) 497-5467 Contributors Dave Clark, Tyler Morency, Jared Majeski, Janelle Aker, Nicole Quintel, Bernard Jentner, Blake Betteridge, Michael Duncan CANADIAN UNIVERSITY PRESS Intercamp is a weekly newspaper published by the Students’ Association of Grant MacEwan College. Intercamp has editorial autonomy. Materials expressed in Intercamp do not neccesarily reflect those of the college or the SA. All material is herein copyrighted to the SA, Intercamp and/or its contibutors. NEWS EDITOR Twenty-five Residence Assistant jobs will be available to students at MacEwan with the opening of the student residence in September, and more job opportunities may be coming soon. According to the job posting, the RA would act as an “onsite student leader by promoting a residence community that is: safe and secure; conducive to academic pursuits; and conducive to personal growth and learning.” Since international students can only work on campus, the added jobs available at the new residence will be highly sought after, according to Kathy Higgins, coordinator for the International Education Centre with MacEwan. “[International students] have a limited number of opportunities on campus,” she said. They can work in the book store, the cafeteria, or any other facility under MacEwan's name, but she said they are also up against Canadian students for each position at the college. Higgins added that since “people can hire anyone they want” International students get limited career options. “They're just like Canadian students. They need money. They need jobs,” she said. “[International] students are always needing opportunities to work on campus,” said international student advisor Celia Smyth. “The students need the jobs because they pay such high tuition and they're limited to school jobs. The competition is quite fierce.” “We did send out a notice to the international students to let them know,” she said. She added that she'd like to see more jobs made available for international students in other areas at the residence like reception and administrative support. Bob Pritchett, residence manager, said that “there should be other positions available as well. That has yet to be worked through Human resources.” “The RA position is one that plays an important role in the life of students and leadership abilities are very important,” Pritchett said. He added that applicants should have a “passion for MacEwan and its students.” The RA's, according to Pritchett, would “typically be returning stu- Letters Dear Intercamp, (RE: Vote for the party party, Feb. 17) Hey there, My name is Crystal and I am the Vice President Student Life for your Students’ Association. Our events programmer, Amanda Puchalsky, and I just wanted to clear the record on the Kummoniwannalaya bash that we throw every year, as a recent article gave out some misinformation about the cost of this event to the SA - and therefore its cost to you. The information given to the writer was incorrect as the article stated that this party comes with a $40,000 dollar price tag, and I’m here to tell you with a programmer as talented as Amanda Puchalsky is, a price tag like that would show. The Kummoniwannalya party has a budget of about $24,850, with about half that made up in ticket sales, leaving the cost to the SA at $12,500. Which isn't quite $40,000. The event was actually so well executed this year that we had almost a $5000 savings, thanks entirely to the hard work of Amanda. Our End of the year bash recently had some extra funds allocated to it by Students Council, so that we can begin to make it as much of a legend as Kummoniwannalaya- but its budget still falls almost $10,000 short of the $40,000 line. I hope that this information will assure you of two things - 1) The SA does not spend $40,000 on any of its (wicked) parties. 2) If we did ever spend $40,000 the party would blow your mind. (Look at what we can do with just over $20,000!) I hope that this will set the record straight for everyone! See you at the Toga Party! Thanks, Crystal Brown INTERCAMP Streeter Compiled and Photographed by: Janelle Aker and Rachel Hohn The SA elections are next week, what do you think is the biggest issue for students that candidates should discuss? Randor Lin Music "I think a big issue with everyone is tuition." Marcus Fung Music "More free money. (laughs). No. I guess just telling us why it's important to even discern between candidates A or B." Intercamp welcomes letters from readers. We get lonely sometimes. If you’re unhappy about something, let us know. We want to hear your feedback. Send your letters to [email protected]. Letters should be around 150200 words long, but we won’t hold you to that. Dear Intercamp: The other day when I popped into the Artery Bookstore, I was a little puzzled as to why all the Grant MacEwan merchandise was 50 per cent off. I didn’t think too much about it at the time, that is, until I read the March 3 issue of the Intercamp. It made me a little annoyed, quite frankly. According to polls, people got oh so put off because they just couldn’t find GMCC on google. I mean who wants to type the full name? No, that would take too much thought and effort. As stated in Dave Clark’s article, it s not to attract new students (since Beharry bluntly stated that there wasn’t room for them anyway) but it’s intended for “strengthening our current brand.” Huh? This makes Grant MacEwan and its staff and students sound like a retail chain. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t feel particularly amused that an unspecified amount of money went towards an unnecessary logo revamping that looks oddly similar to someone tweaking around with word fonts to produce something supposedly “contemporary” and representative of “the traditional academic history of the school.” Somehow despite the fact that Beharry assures us that “old” budget funds and not new budget funds were used, I remain one skeptical consumer. SJ dents,” but since the residence is brand new, the jobs are available to everyone. Pritchett compared the RA job to the work that the Students' Association peer education and support groups do. He said that the responsibilities could range from just showing a student how to get to a class to the extreme of helping students through a life crisis. “I myself was a RA at school. It was an amazing experience. You get involved in the school and the community,” he said. “This is a fantastic opportunity. The job can help you outside of the classroom and give you the skills employers are looking for.” Some of the skills Pritchett emphasized were organization, time management and leadership. “The leadership skills you learn are amazing,” he said. The rate of pay or remuneration for the job hasn't been settled, but Pritchett said they'd let the applicants know during the interview process. Requirements and responsibilities for the position and online applications are available on MacEwan's website. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, Mar.16 at 4:30 p.m. March 10, 2005 Lisa Quilley Dear Intercamp, (RE: Letters, March 3) In response to Jackie Ostashek's letter, I want to clarify that I support municipalities that take the initiative to institute asmoking ban in their bylaws before lobbying the government for aprovincial ban. I agree with Ms. Ostashek that "might doesn't mean right." However, calling those who oppose the ban "uninformed" is rather harsh. Just because smoking is a health issue and health issues are dealt by the province doesn't mean that Albertans shouldn't be asked what their opinions are, however diverse or unfavorable their opinions may be. The province has lacked communication and consultation with citizens on this issue. Municipalities help gather the voice of the people: if most of Alberta's municipalities establish a smoking ban, that gives the province something legitimate to work with. If abortion (another health issue) was made illegal, I’m sure many Albertans would want their opinions heard before the province hands down legislation. I don’t smoke, I just believe that the province should contact their constituents instead of acting unilaterally. I support consultation before taking action and representation when taking action. That’s what democracy is about. And I’m not going to give up on it. B. Arts "I think tuition, definitely. Also, more parties. I liked Kumoniwannalaya." Kristy Stollery Arts "Tuition, other than that, I don't know. What else is there really?" Janelle Lavigne B. Science "Tuition fees and parking. At [Centre for the Arts] more parking made available. At City Centre, cheaper parking." Vivian Giang Second Year Student Professional Writing Program Kevin Skarban Nursing “Tuition.” INTERCAMP advertisement March 10, 2003 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES The positions of editors listed below are for the 2005/2006 school year. Interested applicants should submit resumes, indicating which position you are applying for, to Murray Donaldson by 4 p.m. March 18 to room 6-211B City Centre or by email to [email protected]. For more information call 497 5412. Features Editor Section Editor (3) - new position Graphics Editor - new position - News, Arts & Sports Interested candidates should possess: - Strong writing and editing skills - The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines - Good interpersonal skills - Knowledge of CP style is an asset Interested candidates should possess: - Strong writing and editing skills - The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines - Good interpersonal skills - Knowledge of CP style is an asset Job requirements include: - Generating story ideas - Editing stories - Ensuring timely delivery of copy - Writing a minimum of one story per issue for your own section. Job requirements include: - Generating weekly feature story idea - Editing story - Ensuring timely delivery of copy - Coordinating appropriate artwork - Arranging streeters, profiles and comics Job requirements include: - Photo editing - Preparing pics and ads for layout - Ensuring quality of images for press - Some page layout Pay is $85 per issue. Pay is $70 per issue. Pay is $70 per issue. (May be subject to change.) (May be subject to change.) Interested candidates should possess: - Photo editing skills - The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines - Good interpersonal skills - Knowledge of pre-press design using Adobe software and Quark Xpress SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW Hiring is done by an interview panel consisting of full-time SA staff and one student executive. (May be subject to change.) NEWS MACEWAN STUDENTS STRUT THEIR ETHICAL STUFF OPINIONS page 7 INTERCAMP Editor: Rachel Hohn, [email protected] page 6 March 10, 2005 Elect...elect...elect...elect...elect...elect...elect... T elect...elect... he Students’ Association executive elections are nearing and we at Intercamp asked a few questions of all the candidates in order to help YOU make a more informed decision Question one: In your opinion, what will be the biggest issue facing MacEwan students in the next year and what would you encourage the SA to do about it? Question two: How does the position you are running for impact the average MacEwan student? In one word, describe yourself: Paul W Zits Running for President Vivian Giang Running for President Adam Guiney Running for President Mark Glass Running for VP Academic Adam Filiatreault Running for VP Academic 1. In terms of the government's commitment to a tuition freeze, will students enrolling in September 2006 face a double-hit as a result of this commitment? What will the new tuition policy mean to students at MacEwan? The SA must lobby for increased funding and a real assurance to maintaining affordability. 1. The provincial government temporarily froze tuition next year. What will happen in 2006/07? I encourage the SA to lobby the province for more base funding to keep costs low for students to attend school. I also suggest the SA look at establishing more scholarships to help students in need. 1. Universal Bus Pass˜I would encourage the SA to take advantage of the opportunity to implement it. ETS listed it as their #1 priority. Trying to meet Kyoto targets, demand for better transportation and limited parking space for students are all catalysts, transforming this issue into one of precedence. 1. Cost of tuition isn't necessarily an evil thing. I'm against it, but I understand the economic conditions that lead into increases. Our student-workers in Alberta are paid a pittance. Tuition rates wouldn't be as much a factor if we didn't have to reconcile rising tuition and increasing cost of living. 1. The biggest issue facing MacEwan students will be the quality of the degrees we will potentially be granting. I would encourage the SA to work with the College Administration to make sure these degrees are of the highest caliber and that they allow students to compete fairly for graduate studies. 2. Working closely with the college, the President will seek at all times to represent the interests of the entire student body. When the President represents the SA to any external group, whether it's the college, general public or the government, they represent the concerns, needs, and welfare of each student. 2. The President consults with the people who handle issues that affect students (eg. tuition, universal bus pass, etc.). On top of getting students the information they need, the President also represents what the students want and communicates their will to these committees. The President is the voice for students. 2. I intend to use my position to strengthen our communication and cooperation between NAITSA and U of A to generate a unified front on multiple issues. The U-Pass is just one example of this, others include recycling initiatives, community involvement and student services. which are too often neglected. 2. MacEwan is finding its most appropriate role in a province where institute specialization is an increasingly vogue concept. I can help facilitate this as a resource to students while navigating their best post-secondary options. An educational generation (regardless of age) will benefit any economy receiving the caliber of Albertan students. 2. VP Academic is the executive position that students see least. This position impacts the students by making sure their voice is heard at every level of Academic decision-making at the College. This position also acts as the unofficial liaison between the students and the Administration. Responsive Viva-licious ;) Driven Dedicated Gabrielle Kristjanson Running for VP Operations and Finance Jimmy Kuruvilla Running for VP Operations and Finance Daniel Eggert Running for VP Operations and Finance Crystal Brown Running for VP Student Life Ryan Osterberg Running for VP Student Life 1. With degree granting and residence, it is essential the school remain student-minded. I would encourage the SA to maximize communication between the college and its students. The SA can add SPACs to its portfolio and build policies that create frequent and effective ways for students to express their views. 1. The ongoing struggle to lower student fees, unavailability of resources for students wishing to pursue post secondary and the imbalance between amount paid and value received would be major issues. I would encourage the SA by keeping these broad issues in mind while implementing ideas/trying to resolve issues. 1. Hands down, the biggest issue facing students next year will be the Universal Bus Pass. Allowing equal access to all students will be a priority and it is up to the SA to take the lead in working with the UofA and Nait to make it happen. 1. The biggest issue facing students is the financial, physical and emotional cost of going to school. The SA should be a resource to give students the help they need to be successful in their educations - or in other words provide things that students need ˆ stress relief, financial help, whatever. 1. The biggest issue facing students I see in the next year, is the prospect of a double tuition. The SA must start immediately to lobby the school to forgo a tuition hike this year, and then pressure both the provincial and federal goverment to address the 5-7 % increase a year necessary from the goverments to prevent tuition hikes being passed to students. 2. This position is responsible for efficient and effective operation of the SA as a non-profit organization. Prudent management of student fees gives the SA the ability to maximise financial resources and to provide current students with the services that they need while working towards lowering fees for future students. 2. The position of VP operations and finance entails overseeing the SA budget and to advise the council on the internal affairs of the association among various duties. This directly affects every Macewan student in that; tangible services/ideas of benefit can only be implemented after consultation and internal assessment. Enthusiastic Focused Dedicated 2. If elected, I would be the student representative on the Board of Governors, the highest ruling body at Grant Macewan. I am one vote on this body and it would be up to me to make the decisions that are in the best interests of students and the college. Dynamic 2. The VP student life position impacts if and how student concerns are vocalized and acted upon, and has a part in forming the budget and policy of the SA. This means that it affects how the college views you, and how your money is spent. So the impact is huge 2. This porfolio can arrange for student activities such as Kawanmanlaya, and the Toga party. This portfolio also gets to oversee areas such as services and programs. I believe that students are charged enough as it is and I would use the powers of this office to pursue a free printing center for students. Dedicated ALL-CANDIDATE FORUMS WILL TAKE PLACE AT NOON IN THE CAFETERIA: MARCH 14 @ CFA, MARCH 15 @ SC AND MARCH 16 @ CC INTERCAMP news March 10, 2005 College almost gets no-bell prize BY RACHEL HOHN NEWS EDITOR MacEwan’s commemorative brass bell is back at home at the City Centre campus after being reported stolen on Mar. 5, and no one knows the name of the man to whom we owe congratulations for finding it. The bell was given to MacEwan in 1996 by CN after the purchase of the City Centre campus property. CN gave MacEwan the commemorative bell in addition to the handrail car and a monetary gift of $100,000. The brass bell is worth around $5,000 to $10,000, but according to David Beharry, media relations officer for MacEwan, it's not about monetary worth. “It's worth so much more in sentimental value,” he said. “You can't put a dollar value on that.” Early Saturday morning the theft was discovered by MacEwan campus secu- rity. The CN bell was ripped out of its cast iron casing in front of Building 6. The security officers called Edmonton Police and filed a report. “It's 95 pounds of solid brass, and the casing is 110 pounds of cast iron,” said Beharry. He's still not sure how the bell was stolen but he said it looks like the cast iron was hit in a strategic spot that broke it into two pieces. “The bell is going to get buffed up, there were some scratches. The bell did more damage to the concrete.” According to Beharry, both he and Director of Communications and External Relations Troy Underhill were contacted by security fifteen minutes after they contacted the police, around 11:15, and they promptly called all the local media outlets to get the word out. While Underhill gathered history and photographs of the bell, Global television and the Edmonton Sun showed up to take photos of what was left of the broken casing where the bell formerly stood. On Sunday morning, the story hit the front doorsteps of Edmontonians across the city, and one reader happened to find the bell shortly after as he went for a walk around his home. He found the bell underneath a tree just around 105 Street and 103 Avenue. The man then approached the campus security and told them he might have found what they were looking for. Jerry, one of the campus security guards, then walked down with the man to retrieve the bell. He lugged the hundred pound bell all the way back to the college. Beharry is glad to have it back. He did mention that since the bell hangs two metres above the ground that the damage could have been much worse that just the few scratches and the broken concrete. He said whoever stole it could have been seriously hurt by the weighty bell. “They're just lucky it didn't fall on them,” he said. MURRAY DONALDSON / INTERCAMP MacEwan Media Relations Advisor David Beharry, shows off the bell. Inset, the site of the crime. COLA from page 1 universities in Alberta, though Calgary chose Pepsi over Coke after the initial bidding process. The rules are relatively simple, the university or student union – or both – sign a contract binding the campus to only selling one type of cola. In exchange, the university receives funding which typically goes toward scholarships, awards and special programs. Initially some students, concerned with the corporatization of their campus and the lack of choice available, contested the contracts. Loralee Edwards, president of the Lethbridge student union, said this saturation was a major topic of discussion when reviewing the contract. "There was a concern about exclusivity on campus. . . . Personally -- just thinking of how we see sales everywhere and thinking of Naomi Klein's book No Logo, and hating to have to be a part of that -- politically, I found (it) to be a tough decision for me to have to make." But she acknowledged the "significant" amount of funding, which cannot be disclosed as dictated by the contract, eventually convinced the student council to vote in favour of renewal. Alvin Law, vice-president of the University of Alberta student union, seemed less concerned with criticism of the contract, explaining the Coke deal, at least at his school, offers benefits to students above and beyond the funding, which amounts to $500,000 in scholarships and an additional $50,000 fund specifically for special program use. "Some of the things that have been very beneficial to students include vending prices; they haven't changed in six years. Some of the vending machines still have $1 cans. The bottles are probably the most competitively priced . . . basically across the city." As their contract is not up for renewal until 2008, Law didn't want to predict the student union's actions so far in advance. However, he did say the current executive was happy with the contract and he could not see a reason to discontinue if a fair renewal offer was presented. Mike McAdam, vice-president of the University of Calgary, expressed a similar sentiment, noting the lack of a contract would be significantly more damaging than the advertising concerns that accompany its existence, as it would include a loss of scholarships and possibly cuts in programming. Additionally, McAdam said he feels the exclusivity aspect was inconsequential as he felt the product did not have a substantial impact on student life. "This is probably why so many universities have gone with this," he said. "It's a modestly invasive way of getting some revenue for the university that doesn't directly impact the undergraduate or graduate student experience, and of course that's the most important thing." Nevertheless, McAdam and Law both said they would carefully monitor the newly renewed contracts to examine their value for the future. 5 6 news March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP Fashion for the conscientious consumer Ethical catwalk show struts local options for looking good BY JANELLE AKER STAFF WRITER The ethical fashion show March 4 was an elaborate collection of fun, flirtatious fashions to chic, elegant designs. This unconventional fashion soiree, hosted by the SA’s Social Wellness Awareness Team (SWAT), displayed clothing designs for the ethical consumer. Earth's General Store, Maggie Walt Designs, Nokomis and the Bissell Center Thrift Shop all participated in the event. Jayme Tauber, SWAT coordinator, has been working on this ethics and fashion awareness event since September and even had some of her own designs showcased. The purpose of this evening was to show students, and guests, that there are fashionable alternatives to sweatshop produced items. Showcasing the designs were the really, really ridiculously good-looking MacEwan student volunteer models. They strutted down the catwalk to the tunes provided by DJ Jacie Jase. A majority of the models were from the dance program, and they incorporated dance moves - from Kung Foo fighting to swing dancing - that enhanced each item of clothing they were wearing. “They were fun,” said Amadew Walt, Maggie Walt's daughter. “We really liked the dancers.” A highlight of this evening was watching Kevin Fox strut down the boxingring-inspired catwalk. Many of you may recognize this gentleman who was dressed like Santa Clause while sitting next to Paul Zits last month, getting his head and beard shaved off at the annual Chrome Your Dome event. He is a popular downtown vendor of the Our Voice magazine. In addition to the designers that contributed to the event, Chrome Salon and Spa volunteered hair and makeup art. The team from Chrome had fun with the event and even gave the mod- JANELLE AKER / INTERCAMP The dapper Tyler Morency. JANELLE AKER / INTERCAMP SAVP Student Life Crystal Brown took to the catwalk March 4. els' looks names like “wood nymph.” Simplistic details decorated the campus's cafeteria from sewing patterns used as tablecloths, to floating candles and mannequins in the corners of the room. Advertisements for American Apparel clouted tables. This new sweatshop-free company just opened their first store in Edmonton on Whyte Avenue. Local group, Eshod Ibn Wyza ended the show. Andre “HypolyteA” Johnstone, Louis Crowbox “Onestring ” Williams, Maigan “Soulare Warrior” von der Giessen and Karan “Corvid Lorax” Singh set the stage along with DJ Jacie Jase. “Thank you for coming out and supporting the ethical fashion show!” said von der Giessen, as they had audience members off their seats and dancing to their poetic beats. JANELLE AKER / INTERCAMP A model wears clothing supplied by Earth’s General Store. INTERCAMP opinion March 10, 2005 Is now a good time to boycott the bud? DAVE CLARK OPINION When you buy marijuana you do a lot more that just harm your body with cancer causing chemicals. Sure smoking a joint before you go to bed seems pretty harmless, but one must think of the bigger implications. The guy you buy drugs from may be a buddy of yours. You probably help pay his rent. But the profits made off your use, entertainment, addiction - whatever you want to call it - support other people too. People that are often some of the lowest forms of life. Four RCMP officers lost their lives and families because of the financial support of even the lightest drug users. No, I am not making up crazy, hairedbrained conspiracy theories. The people who grow marijuana don't do it as a public service; they do it for money. If there was no money to be made growing weed these operations would not exist, and four innocent people would still be alive today. People boycott Wal-Mart and Nike for their mistreatment of workers. I would have trouble believing either of those companies ever shot and killed anyone, especially not officers of the law. Boycott those companies, but don't give your money to drug traders either. It's common knowledge that college students smoke marijuana. The Canada Addiction Survey found that marijuana use is positively correlated with education. Fifty-two per cent of people with a post-secondary education use marijuana compared to only 35 per cent of high school dropouts. These are the people supporting the drug trade. Now, there is no denying that the supporting the drug trade in Alberta will end with violent and dead- ly results. If you want to smoke weed, or do any drug, and live with whatever it does to your body go for it. It's your own body, and brain for you to destroy at your own will. But chances are most drug users around here aren't growing or manufacturing their own drugs. Next time you take money out of your rent fund to buy a couple grams, look at the faces of the four officers killed, and remember what the drug trade did to them, and their families. It's probably true that not all pot growers are violent murderers. But they aren't the only bad seeds in the world of illegal substances. In the U.S. studies found that 32 per cent of federal inmates charged with burglary admitted they committed the crime they were jailed for to obtain money for drugs. Seventeen per cent of all state prisoners admitted they committed their crimes for the same reason. So what's the alternative? Don't smoke weed. Don't buy drugs at all. The world, Canada, Alberta, and Edmonton would all be much safer places. Tombola! The SA hands out thousands TYLER MORENCY OPINION Money. Makes the world go around they say. So what is better than easy money? Well, tombolas actually. But we'll get to that later. After advertising for several months on the back of Intercamp, the Students’ Association gave away a thousand dollars to four enterprising MacEwan students who entered a photo scavenger hunt contest. The photo scavenger hunt contestants were given a list of fun and zany photos to take and the team with the most pictures won. Unfortunately it wasn't much of a contest. They were the only team of four to submit their pictures. “Honestly, I'm completely baffled as to why it wasn't successful,” said SA events programmer Amanda Puchalsky of the contest. “People were like, 'oh, that's awesome, we are totally going to register. And a thousand dollars, wow!' and then the turn out...I couldn't believe it.” I don't know about you folks, but a thousand dollars is a lot of money to a gentleman of modest tastes like myself. I didn't enter the contests either. I was busy...and full of excuses. Still though ... in hindsight it seems like a simple and fun way to make good cash. “There used to be an event on campus called the crazy contest,” said Puchalsky. “I've heard stories of people pouring honey all over themselves and rolling in feathers. But not everybody has the balls to do something like that. So I thought that having a contest like this instead of a crazy contest would involve more stu- dents.” Apparently it doesn't matter if the contest's crazy or not to MacEwan students. Just as long as it is easy, because... Feb. 10 saw the SA dole out yet another thousand dollars at the SAM centre grand opening on MacEwan day. Except this time the contest wasn't so involved, just a simple entry ballot put a student in the running for the cool grand. “It was huge. We rented a big barrel in order to spin them (the raffle tickets)...we could hardly stuff the ballots in there. It was good,” said SA General Manager Al Morrison. Rotating barrels that hold raffle tickets are called tombolas. I’m not sure why they are called that but it's true. Tombolas must be the key to a killer contest. The photo scavenger hunt contest would have been more successful if they included a tombola somehow. People would have entered...even if the prize was a chance to be covered in honey and then rolled in a pile of feathers. So I finally saw that movie ... BERNARD JENTNER OPINION I've got a friend who irritates me. You do too. I told my friend about the movie Ray, you know, Ray Charles’ life story, and I caught my friend giving me one of those incredibly irritating: “Ah… that movie, really? You liked it?” This part irritates me even more, it goes like this: “I heard… blah, blah, blah!” Do you follow me? My friend didn't see the movie, so my friend starts to come across as one of those, quickdraw idea-killing machines, also known as a cynic. Of course it's not only this movie my friend has a problem with. It's all the movies, even ones my friend is fond of, but I don't want to get into it. For now, I think Ray is an ideal tool for dissecting cynics. Let’s begin. Now if my friend had seen this film, my friend would know that it’s about a black, blind man who gets famous. Now what in the hell is wrong with that; especially coming from the south, and in those times. Is it because he invented his own form of music? Blending gospel and R&B? Maybe it's the soundtrack my friend finds so repulsive. Who enjoys hearing anyone sing from the… hmph… soul? That's just garbage, the soul is a temple built over a sewer. It must be the whole capitalist thing. My friend probably heard that Ray Charles, despite being blind and blasted on heroine, and supporting two families, all while handling a bunch of underlings: keeps everything running smooth. That bothers cynics – people who can handle their business. When the underlings conspire against him, even when they are Ray Charles' closest friends, he sacks them like a conquered principality. This probably bothers my friend the cynic too. That movie makes Ray look like a cold hearted son of a bitch. Personally, I think he’s great. What if one of his buddies was running the show? …some Fat Head type. Everybody stealing money, everyone arriving late, nobody doing no work, after awhile: there'd be no money left to steal. See, Ray's too smart for that junk, and this is an important capitalist concept: those who are good with money and can handle their shit, deserve a hell of a lot more money than anyone else. Now that's a tough 7 INTERCAMP Step into the light. Meetings: Thursdays, 3 p.m., 6-217, City centre [email protected] Will the real individuals please stand up? I remember back when I was young, having a Starter jacket was the coolest thing in the world. You weren't taken seriously if you didn't have an L.A. Raiders or Georgetown Hoya's jacket wrapped around your body. The same thing with Guess Jeans. I remember when I got my first, and only, pair of Guess Jeans. I felt so cool, and I made sure that everyone saw the tiny triangle on my ass. Remember the triangle? It was like an authenticator stamp. If you had the triangle, you were in. Aside from the Guess Jeans, I was never really into the whole, “the clothes you wear will make or break your social life” crowd. Who I was really interested in were the people that dressed the opposite of cool. They were the individuals; the people who didn't care what people thought of them, and laughed at people who judged them. They had no Starter Jackets or Guess Jeans! They weren't afraid to wear plaid with stripes, or flannel with jeans. If it weren't for individuals, the world would look all the same. Fast-forward 10 years to college. A time in a person's life to make new friends, learn new life lessons, and experiment with illicit drugs. It is pretty tough not to make at least one friend in college or university. Most of the people attending college or university have some form of drive or motivation, so you know that they can't all be bad. My experience with college has been great so far. I have met a lot of interesting people and have not had to deal with a lot of judgment or teasing, a practice many of us have gone through. I'm not sure whether it is the college atmosphere, or the illicit drugs, but students today are looking more and more the same. Almost every student belongs to a predetermined faction or entity. Almost every student is associated with at least one peg on the proverbial social ladder. You've got your nerds, your cool kids, your jocks, your out-casts, your intellectuals, your loud-mouths, your party animals, your “emo” kids your religious kids, your nice-guys and your run of the mill everyday weirdo. As I read the “Three Lines Free,” where either a gentleman or lady reminded me of a certain pot-kettle metaphor to rebut my statement about “a fashionable piercing,” I really began to look at the state of fashion and individuality. Not many people know that I had my lip pierced years ago. But at this point, it doesn't really matter. Everyone has their lipped pierced, no matter how old they are or what kind of music they like. Everyone has one of those Louis Vuitton purses or a tiny rat-sized dog. Everyone has the latest throw-back jersey or latest style of Chuck Taylor. In a world dominated by media and money, it is tough to be an individual. It's not that were programmed to want the latest fashions, is it? Who here likes vintage t-shifts? Or blazers? Or funny hats? A lot of people do. The employees and owners of Value Village's all across our fine land are thanking their lucky stars that these items are in style. I remember when wearing an old t-shirt resurrected from the 70s or 80s was different. There was a time when the more money you spent on an item of clothing, the better it was supposed to be. Then there were these people that decided they didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a mini-skirt or pin-stripe shirt, so they went to their local double-V and dropped two dollars on a vintage t-shirt. One thing leads to another, and now Justin Timberlake wears vintage tshirts. Soon, stores all over North America began selling “vintage tshirts.” People all over were wearing newly fabricated t-shirts with old school designs. It seems today that everyone has a t-shirt for “Jim's Shrimp Shack” or “Ted's Surf Shop.” cookie for my friend to swallow. But think about it, if anyone of those lazy bastards had a say, if Ray Charles was an idiot and listened to his stupid jealous friends, would he have all that extra cash to donate to charity? Would his stage show have kept creating more and more work for professional musicians? No. It would have got pissed away. The record companies understood this, that's why they gave him the biggest contract in history, they trusted each other. People who work very hard start to value trust more than anything. Cynics don't understand trust. They are suspicious of success. That's the problem. That’s my problem anyway. JARED MAJESKI OPINION ARTS Editor: Carolyn Nikodym, [email protected] TALK ABOUT PENIS ENVY - A SEVEN FOOT PENIS SPEAKS page 9 LOCAL POET LAUNCHES NEW BOOK OF BUZZ page 10 INTERCAMP March 10, 2005 Month of music hits MacEwan Annual marathon of sound events showcases college talent BY NICOLE QUINTAL STAFF WRITER Month of Music Mar. 13, 19, 20, 26 John L. Haar $5 - $7 MacEwan is holding its annual Month of Music at the at Centre for the Arts Campus and will feature five different concerts over the month of March complementing the talent of Grant MacEwan music students. The event will give MacEwan music students a chance to show Edmonton their immense talent, ranging in different genres from smooth and sultry jazz music to hard-hitting rock and pop tunes proving why MacEwan has created some of the most talented Canadian musicians over the last 25 years. “All the concerts are really good,” said Visual Communication and Performing Arts marketer James Schutz, “I really enjoyed the Songwriters' Concert last year.” The highly-anticipated Month of Music event kicked off with the Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo presentation on Mar. 6, which was directed of Berklee College vocal jazz graduate Chandelle Rimmer. The next scheduled show is the guitar concert on Mar. 13 which will showcase the extraordinary talents of jazz guitar great Bobby Cairns who will lead the rich-sounding concert. The concert will feature eight guitars and a rhythm section, and the band will highlight original songs by Cairns as well as numerous works from other guitar legends making this concert one you won't want to miss. The MacEwan student-produced Songwriters' Concert will occur on Mar. 19 and is a favoured production of the Month of Music. The concert will include an assortment of uniquely created works of pop and rock music accentuating the flavourful range of sounds making the MacEwan music program one of a kind in western Canada. The widely renowned Percussion Concert will take place on Mar. 20 and is known to be one of the most popular shows at the Month of Music event. “I think it's a great opportunity for MacEwan music students,” Brad Grieve said. The music student will be performing in the show and he says the event is a way for MacEwan music students to show off their talent to the rest of the Edmonton music scene and for the city to experience the quality sounds of MacEwan musicians. The Percussion show incorporates sounds from a variety of rhythm instruments, from marimba to drum kit, and will be directed by percussionist/drummer Brian Thurgood, who is an accomplished 23-year MacEwan music program instructor. The Composition Concert on Mar. 26 will wrap up the Month of Music and will give new and talented writers a chance to show the city what they've learned from composition chair, Allan Gilliland, whose original music has been played by the renowned Boston Symphony and the New York Pops. Not a Blatent Hypocrite BY JARED MAJESKI STAFF WRITER Colin Priestner Slammin' Jack Mar. 16 Sidetrack Café $7.00 Twenty-one-year-old Colin Priestner has been very busy in the last year and a half. Last year, he attended Eastern Illinois University, where he was on a tennis scholarship and majored in journalism. During that time, he learned how to play the guitar and wrote a boatload of songs; around 50, he recalls. He recorded an EP, and has played a number of shows in the Edmonton area. And I'm sure that he has, on more than one occasion, played his tennis racquet like a guitar. There is a lot of buzz in the Edmonton area about this guy, Colin Priestner. His CD release party is happening on Mar. 16, at the Sidetrack Cafe. Priestner is originally from London, Ont. but migrated west to Winnipeg and finally to Edmonton. He attributes his love for music to his parents. “I was really lucky that my parents had a wicked taste in music,” says Priestner. “I grew up on Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon.” Priestner's parents even helped him with a portion of the $2000 plus studio bill. Priestner's said that he would classify himself as a folk songwriter. He does, however, draw influence from a number of different bands, such as Bad Religion and Propagandhi. “They were pretty influential in terms of my political interests and social SUPPLIED / INTERCAMP Colin Priestner will hock his CD at the Sidetrack March 16. interests,” says Priestner. “I think I got a lot smarter because of those bands.” Priestner recalls time when he was younger listening to Bad Religion. He said that he used to have a dictionary by his bed so he could look up words from the songs he didn't know. It's quite the sight to see Priestner up on stage, considering that he has only been playing the guitar for around a year and a half. “I took my guitar and bought one of those posters with all the chords on it and learned how to play,” says Priestner. Since then, Priestner has written a number of songs, and is writing more and more. The self-proclaimed John McEnroe of university tennis, Priestner says that there are certainly parallels between a tennis match and performing his songs. “Tennis is an individual sport,” says Priestner, “and I'm up there [on stage] on my own too.” Currently attending the University of Alberta, Priestner is still pursuing his love of tennis. He is a member of the U of A tennis team, and also helps teach tennis. Colin's new CD Blatant Hypocrite is currently being heard on local radio stations and has been received very well. His albums are selling off the shelf as well. Priestner said that almost every copy from the Megatunes in Calgary has been sold. The album, which contains six tracks, covers everything from relationships to born-again virgins to witty and wry social commentary. Priestner says that it is the lyrical content that drives the songs. “I always think of myself first and foremost as a songwriter,” says Priestner. “Being a musician just kind of compliments the songwriting.” Local talent on the rise, Priestner hopes to spread his smart and topical brand of folksy-rock as far as possible. SUPPLIED / INTERCAMP Sarah Slean’s latest release, Day One. Counting down to Day One RACHEL HOHN NEWS EDITOR Sarah Slean, Jorane, Jeremy Fisher Myer Horowitz Theatre Mar. 10 $15 Many people claim to be artists but very few of them could fill that title's shoes the way Sarah Slean does. This Juno-nominated performer sings, writes and publishes her own music, paints, designs her own art for her CDs, and has already published her own book of poetry and art titled Ravens. Her latest album, Day One, was written after her home in Toronto burned to the ground. Looking for some catharsis, Slean holed up in a remote cabin outside of Ottawa and let the creative juices flow. In total isolation, Slean wrote music and drew, and she emerged over four months later with renewed desire. She needed to give birth to everything that had gestated in that period. The album was co-produced by Slean, Pete Prilesnik (Sarah Harmer) and Dan Kurtz (The New Deal). Slean will be performing with guests Jorane and Jeremy Fisher. All three artists have a mellow sound but they all carry strong emotion and powerful lyrics - the type of music frequently played as funky background music at coffee shops and teahouses alike. Fisher will be opening the show and performing from his most recent album, Let It Shine. Recognized for his most recent hit, “High school”, Fisher talks about smoking drugs, figuring out sexual orientations, and trying to remember people from his high school. Fisher also attracted attention when he pedalled from Seattle to Halifax with a guitar strapped to his back on his bicycle on a tour he labelled “One Less Tour Bus Tour.” Performing alongside Slean is Jorane, another Juno-nominated musician. This singer and cellist from Quebec toured Europe, and has a very large French following. Jorane has also performed music to accompany the Montreal performance of the Cirque du Soleil. Slean wasn't widely known until more recently, and her fan base has been spreading since she started to get some real MuchMusic video airtime last year with the release of “Sweet One” on her last album, Night Bugs. She will be performing songs from her most recent album, Day One, with the hits “Lucky Me,” which features Billy Talent guitarist Ian D'Sa, and the Juno-nominated Day One. Intercamp arts: Trying our bestest to give you street cred. INTERCAMP arts March 10, 2005 Making a stiff point JARED MAJESKI STAFF WRITER Lessons From a 7 ft. Penis Mar. 16 Noon Multi-purpose Room (CCC) Free Do you ever wonder how big a woman's clitoris actually is? Or maybe you are wondering what an inverted anus is? If these are some of the questions you have been losing sleep over, then fear no more. The man with the answers is Norman Nawrocki, and his show is called Lessons From a 7 ft. Penis. Half comedy, half education, Nawrocki will be speaking everything and anything “sex” with anyone at MacEwan. Nawrocki has been traveling the countryside for the past 10 years or so, speaking to people about everyone's favourite 3-letter word. His very comfortable and relatable shows tackle issues such as date rape, sexual misconceptions, gays and lesbians, homophobia and a plethora of other topics. His current show, Lessons From a 7 ft. Penis, will be a more intimate and close-knit performance than his other scripted shows. “It gives me more flexibility to work with the audience,” said Nawrocki. “I can play with the audience.” Nawrocki recalls using a group of fairly intoxicated viewers to help him portray vulvas and clitorises. “Here are my vulva’s for the night,” Nawrocki joked. The idea to have informative sex shows sprung up from a conversation he had with a female roommate. She had a number of question about why guys act they way they do, and Nawrocki said the idea just evolved. Nawrocki planned to have his first show inside his apartment, with borrowed chairs. He eventually moved it to a local campus pub, where the feedback for his show ended up being very positive. “People were really appreciative,” said Nawrocki. “Guys would stop me in the street months later and say 'Thanks, I stayed up all night talking to my girlfriend; it really made a difference.'” Nawrocki has performed his shows for college's and universities all over North America. He even performed at a hockey arena in New Brunswick. “I had 2000 people doing clit exercis- es,” said Nawrocki. “A lot of people were really happy that night.” Although Nawrocki's shows contain a fair amount of comedic content, he does emphasize the educational aspect. Nawrocki researches his topics extensively, whether it is through reading a book or speaking with doctors and professionals. He also maintains that it is speaking with normal, everyday people that make the shows more relatable. “These are everyday common problems,” said Nawrocki. “Experts are not going to solve any of this stuff.” There are always problems and misconceptions when it comes to sex. Nawrocki is just one man who believes that talking and listening can help to remedy problems and clear up misconceptions. If the audience was to take only one thing away from his show, Nawrocki would want it to be this: “To be able to listen to their partner,” said Nawrocki. “That's probably the single most important thing in terms of anybody becoming a better lover. I’ll give people tools and ways of thinking to help them become a better lover…Somebody’s desire for affection doesn’t mean they necessarily want to screw. It means, 'just give me a hug.’” Author’s first novel a metaphorical mess Wild Animus’s scenery breathtaking, but the rest is hard to digest BY DAN VERVILLE CANADIAN UNIVERSITY PRESS Wild Animus Rich Shapero Too Far Publishing $24.99 328 pages The Uniter - University of Winnipeg In his first novel, Rich Shapero uses personal experience to create an elaborate tale of one man's journey to truly discover and understand his inner self. It is a journey many authors have attempted to describe, but Shapero does so in a new, exciting way. Wild Animus tells the story of Sam, a college student at Berkeley during the '60s who needs to get out of the riot-filled, hippie-living world in which he exists. Finding himself becoming something he doesn't want to be, he decides that in order to get closer to himself, he has to be where his heart wants and yearns to be -- in the beautiful wilderness of Alaska. He heads there with the mysterious Lindy, his girlfriend, and thus begins his journey to discover who he really is and why. It would be easy to say that this book has a typical plot, as it only comprises of the journey to one's self-knowledge; however, Shapero has sculpted beautiful landscapes and developed intricate and provocative ideas. Shapero has a knack for describing the wilderness with such flair that at some points it seems that instead of staring at a white page with black letters, the reader is standing in front of the canvas of a work of art. You can tell without reading the author's bio that he has had some sort of affiliation with the world that he presents. Although this technique stands out in most of the novel, it gets tiresome -- and fast. After reading through pages and pages of beautiful, never-ending metaphors, it's really hard to find yourself "in the story," and become somewhat detached from the main characters' actions. After their continual use of drugs throughout the entire novel, it's hard to imagine that perhaps some of their experiences while on LSD are simply hallucinations and that, in fact, they are truly insane and not experiencing some sort of higher power. The story itself seems to move fast. As you get into it, wondering what lies next, you are abruptly hit with a few pages of self-introspection, wherein lies many descriptive sentences, metaphors and such. While this disjointed style does give the reader some insight into what's going on inside Sam's head, it halts the story just long enough for you to zone out and get sick of those beautifully long descriptions. As the story meanders and continues to move, it becomes deeply religious and provokes questioning, at times, of your own faith. Before attempting to read this novel, check your schedule and make sure you have at least two weeks. It's not that it's extremely long, but at times it gets so frustrating to continue through the sludge of descriptions you have to stop and collect yourself. Looking at this novel as the author's first may put perspective on the overuse of metaphor and the relentless descriptions. He is obviously trying to find his own niche in the writing world, attempting a style that not many others would. Although I didn't appreciate this novel as much as I initially thought I would, those interested in mountaineering or just the sheer beauty of nature may want SUPPLIED / INTERCAMP to read this book. 9 reviews 10 March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP A poetic buzz BY CAROLYN NIKODYM ARTS EDITOR Were the Bees Andy Weaver Newest Press $14.95 118 pages SUPPLIED / INTERCAMP Junior Pantherz, seen here at a previous show, rocked the Sidetrack March 4. Snap, crackle and popped BY BLAKE BETTERIDGE STAFF WRITER Sidetrack Café patrons were treated to a night of alt-country, pop, and hard alt-rock night as the 'track welcomed a strangely booked bill of non-alikes on Mar. 4. The night began as Edmonton's Field and Stream brought their alt-country sound, as the slowly trickling in audience brought themselves. Visually, F & S treated the crowd to a laptop slideshow filled with deer, bears, and occasionally, fat naked men. The thoughtful Streamers brought the visuals because, as according to them, “they ain't much to look at.” Sonically, Field and Stream sound like a half-developed idea. Musically, they wouldn't be over their heads being matched against pretty much anyone, but their intentionally uninspired singing left this listener wondering if a) they just couldn't sing very well, or b) that they're singing badly on purpose because they're just too cool to sing well. Field and Stream could be Edmonton's answer to Royal City or Wilco, but they won't be because of their lousy singing (intentional or not). Columbus followed Field and Stream. Columbus is a pop band, but they're not that kind of pop band. Columbus doesn't sound anything like Christina Aguilera or Simple Plan, Columbus plays the type of pop music that it's okay to like (think Rooney or Weezer). Columbus ran through 40-ish minutes of their sugary-sweet bop-bopbop pop songs before leaving the crowd a little too popped up for their own good. They probably should have stopped after half-an-hour. They were tight and all, but as one concert reviewer's girlfriend stated, “they could have been playing the same song over and over again and I wouldn't have noticed.” Following Columbus was Saskatoon's Junior Pantherz. Arriving at the show early despite van troubles which found them renting a van to get here, Junior Pantherz depopped the room with a series of hard, loud-then-quiet, mid-tempo rockers which left the audience stunned and seemingly unable to move. As the crowd looked disinterested, Junior Pantherz rocked on, as their hard alt-rock went over the heads of all but a few listeners. An added treat for those at the show was an appearance from Edmonton's uninhibited interpretive dance girl. The joy she brings makes every show worthwhile, and as a result: this show was more than worthwhile. In were the bees, a fantastic collection of poetry, local writer Andy Weaver finds the magic in word play and in the tiniest of details. Although Weaver writes deftly and with maturity, he manages to keep his voice fresh and current. His practiced pen adds new perspective to youthful lust and flights of fancy. And his range of style - as he experiments (sucessfully) with many poetic forms - is enough to propel the reader on. Divided into three chapters, Weaver's subject matter ranges from the scientific to the beatific, from the ivory tower to the range and includes a good dash of love and lust. The first chapter delves into all of those topics, with seemingly rambling thoughts. But there are absolute gems of poetic moments throughout. The first poem, “Sugar bleeds blue,” finds that blood rushing feeling of being in the same room with someone you are attracted to, and it ends with the longing lines “and then/ the last/ feathers/ of her perfume/ leave the room.” In “Three Ghazals to the constellation Corvus (The Crow),” Weaver delivers more wonderful poetic moments. For example “The woman was my gateway drug to bad poetry,” or “O Crow, life ain't about winning,/ just losing as slowly as you can.” The second chapter delivers the title poem in 30 parts. The poem forces the reader to hunker down and examine the work, the words and the play. Unlike the first chapter, which seamlessly drives from breezy to profound and back again, this second chapter delves deeper into history, poetry and the psyche. That isn't to say the poem is too difficult, or too long, only that Weaver shines as an intelligent and sly observer, and you want to be able to drink it all in. The final chapter plays with the ghazal, an ancient Persian form, which is basically five to fifteen two line stanzas, with each two-liner a poem in itself. Again Weaver finds the magic of imagery and language. “It's autumn and leaves are turning/ our footprints into sound.” Or “paul says for a poet falling in love/ is an occupational hazard.” Andy Weaver will be launching his collection of poems at Audrey's Books Mar. 10. And although his poems are not difficult to grasp, so much about poetry is in the sound of the words INTERCAMP arts March 10, 2005 11 SUPPLIED / INTERCAMP Holy Body Tattoo’s monumental played the John L. Haar Theatre March 4 and 5. Monumental dancers boxed in Life in a concrete jungle the subject of modern dance CAROLYN NIKODYM ARTS EDITOR Exploring the challenges of urban living, with all of its isolation and neuroses, Holy Body Tattoo's monumental was long on tension and skimpy on redemption. The performance began with the nine dancers, dressed in office uniforms, standing on individual boxes. Light emitted from inside the boxes eerily lit up the dancers. As each awoke from a fitful slumber, each began moving in jerky ways to depict various disturbing emotions. The movements made references to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, cutting and suicide. Most of the dance was performed on these boxes, confining the dancers to their individual isolation. Monumental was in the making for about a decade. Art directors and choreographers of Holy Body Tattoo, Noam Gagnon and Dana Gingras, had the idea for the show, but not the resources to stage the multi-media production. The CGI Youth Commission for Dance of the National Arts Centre offered the money for the Vancouver dance company to bring the show to life. Aimed at youth, the production certainly fulfilled its goal of not talking down to teens. The result was a very intimate show, with the audience watching seemingly private and heart wrenching emotions of insecurity and loneliness. Dancing on the boxes worked well to an extent. Even though there were nine dancers, the confining aspect of the boxes forced there to be very little interaction between them. When they danced in sync with one another, the sense of isolation was doubly felt. You could see that each was experiencing similar difficult emotions, but were not in a position to share. It also worked well when it was paralleled with windmills projected on the back screen. However, to do most of the dance on these boxes became uncomfortable to watch. As each dancer writhed in private hells, the point of it became redundant. There had to be more. When the dancers finally came off the boxes and interacted with each other, the dance had more life, albeit equally disturbing. Relationships between the performers played out as alternatively loving and hurtful. The “go-away, come-back” feeling of difficult partnerships was felt to the core. While the whole production was compelling, the use of Jenny Holzer's writing projected on the back screen added an interesting element. Quotes like “The heart can stop when you hear something not meant for your ears. The consolation is that this might not be the truth,” brought all of the discomfort home in another art form. The lines both belonged to the performance and stood apart from it. What the entire performance lacked was any sort of redemption. There was no light at the end of it all, no solution was offered. Each dancer began alone and each ended alone. And this made the performance seem like a half developed idea. That said, it certainly made for introspection, as the tension felt throughout stuck uncomfortably in the mind long after the dance was over. And if nothing else, the dance might inspire people to reach out to each other. 5 4 3 2 1 ... And then Intercamp is over for the year. 12 SA Survey March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP Drop off your survey at SAM Centre or at any SA office and fill out an entry to win $1500 to fly anywhere in the world INTERCAMP CD Reviews March 10, 2005 13 PICK of the week Theivery Corporation The Cosmic Game ESL Music ✪✪✪✪✪ The Thievery Corporation, otherwise known as Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, have returned to their world music roots in The Cosmic Game. Giving fans of the duo an armchair travel of sonic delights, the album features trademark downtempo beats layered on top of Asian, Latin and reggae influences. It's simply dreamy, and a little trippy. Added to the magic are appearances by Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), David Byrne and Jamaican singer Notch. Indian singer Gunjan (whose name means 'musical echo') appears several times, lending her ethereal vocals. “Amerimacka,” with Notch's smooth voice, is a chill reggae dub number that brings you to a steamy beach. And “Ambicion Eterna,” with Verny Varela, uses all of the cool, crisp Latin percussion instruments that compel the hips to move - even just a little bit. David Byrne's appearance on “The Heart's a Lonely Hunter” fits right in with a track that is a quirky hybrid of Latinska-electronica. However, the tracks with Gujan, the sitar and tablas really stand out. That is a huge compliment on an album full of highlights and devoid of filler. Her voice is like the best Belgian chocolate. And one of the reasons this album will stay in my CD player for a while. New Releases Captain Tractor North of the Yellowhead Love As Laughter Laughter’s Fifth Louie Vega Dance Ritual 50 Cent The Massacre The Kills No Wow Ivy In the Clear Carolyn Nikodym Goldfinger Disconnection Notice Maverick Ian Tyson Songs from the Gravel Road Vanguard Records Nas Street’s Disciple Sony / Columbia Jack Johnson In Between Dreams Brushfire Records Low Thr Great Destroyer Subpop Records ✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪✪1/2 ✪✪✪✪ ✪✪✪ A couple of line-up changes and a record label switch haven't slowed down Goldfinger. Wispy-blond John Feldmann and company push their vegetarian propaganda and their catchy ska pop-punk sound on their new album Disconnection Notice. The album is full of memorable poppunk hooks, obvious but meaningful lyrics and sound byte's condemning slaughterhouses. A woman on the album lets everyone know that, in her opinion, slaughterhouses smell like “hot death.” But behind all of the annoying propaganda, the album is just another reason why Goldfinger has been successful for more than a decade. “Wasted” is a sugary pop-punk anthem that will be etched in your mind immediately after listening to it. The track “Stalker” shows shades of what Goldfinger is known for: catchy hooks and funny lyrics. Although the album starts a slight decline after track six, it still holds its own. Only four of the 13 tracks on the album are more than three minutes long, which makes it very easy to listen to. Goldfinger was unofficially credited for helping with the ska-punk movement in L.A. in the early 90s, and they haven't compromised their sound. If you like old Goldfinger, you'll like new Goldfinger. One of Alberta and Canada's most legendary folk country artists is back with his first new album release since 1999 called Songs From The Gravel Road. Ian Tyson is a nationally renowned icon with a pure talent for melodic natureembracing lyrics and soothing guitar play. Both of these qualities are constantly present on his new album, which provides a perfect escape to the peace and serenity of living amidst the foothills of Alberta. Tracks like “Land of Shining Mountains” and “One Morning in May” perfectly create this rustic setting. Tyson has been one of Canada's most respected singer-songwriters for five decades now and has made some of the most highly-successful folk albums of all time. Songs From The Gravel Road is just another to add to the list. Tyson pursued ranching and rodeo in the 1970s in between periods of musical success. On this album he is able to combine his musical life with his passionate hobbies to create songs that embrace traditional Albertan culture and the mindset of a cowboy in a society that has become so swept up with technology and advancement. Putting out a double-album can be a gamble. Will it fizzle or not? A lot of double-albums contain a few catchy tunes, but most of it is filler. Nasir “Nas” Jones, one of the biggest members of the east-coast hip-hop scene, has put out a double-album entitled Street’s Disciple. There isn't much filler here. Nas has worked his way up to being one of the most well known and respected lyricists and producers. Along with rap producers Salaam Remi and Chucky Thompson, Nas and his seemingly endless line of guest collaborators have churned out 25 tracks covering almost all sounds and influences that define hip-hop and rap. From the relaxed yet sharply truthful “Rest Of My Life” to the more hardcore and gangsta “The Makings Of A Perfect Bitch,” Nas proves yet again he is still a major player. Other major players such as Busta Rhymes, Maxwell and Luda all lend their talents to Street’s Disciple. Despite the literate and conscious messages, there are times when it sounds as if Nas may be perpetuating the lifestyle of violence and degrading women. It doesn't take anything away from the sick production and ill similes, but it doesn’t add much either. Jack Johnson's third album, In Between Dreams, continues as any fan of Johnson would hope. His acoustic slapping guitar, kick-ass lyrics and sweet voice make for a simple, no frills formula that works. True to Jack Johnson form, there are no bells and whistles and that is precisely what makes him a refreshing artist. While the individual tracks are not musically distinctive, his knack for penning rhymes that evoke relatable imagery make each listen a treat. Even in his saddest songs, there is still a sense of redemption, a sense that there is not a lot of self pity flying around - only that Johnson has found the poetry in the moments he writes about. “If I Could,” a short number (most of the songs clock in at around three minutes), prefaces the death of a friend with the joy of a baby's birth, as Johnson finds the circle of life. In “Good People,” he comments on all of the dysfunctional types that populate popular TV, asking “Where'd all the good people go? I've been changing channels I don't see them on the tv shows.” There’s nothing revolutionary about the album, just good solid tunes. Some musicians will go to great effort to grab the listener's attention. Low does not make that kind of music. This band loves to play pretty chords as they sing softly in the slowest and quietest manner possible. Vocalists Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker still harmonize together using their sweetest and most angelic sounding voices while churning out a slow and dark melodic groove. During “Death of a Salesmen,” Sparhawk examines his song writing process, “So I took my guitar and threw down some chords and some words I could sing without shame.” After the release of six previous albums, Low attempts to take their sound in a slightly new direction by experimenting with sonic layering, using eerie dissonant samples, even turning the distortion pedal on occasionally...but at the core, the same old trademark Low sound hasn't changed much. The Great Destroyer is more dreary and slow moving than most people would care to listen to, certainly not an album for the dancers out there. However as boring as this CD seems, it is probably the most interesting and accessible effort that Low has created to date. Carolyn Nikodym Ryan Frankson Jared Majeski Jared Majeski Tyler Morency CDs KINDLY SUPPLIED BY A&B SOUND 10232 - 106 Street, Edmonton 424 6000 arts 14 March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP I can see tomorrow in your dance Interactive video game the solution to all of life's problems BY MICHELE COSTA CANADIAN UNIVERSITY PRESS A campus newspaper version of the it girl. The Innis Herald – Innis College, University of Toronto Sometimes life skills come in handy when you aren't even expecting them. Tricks and talents you have picked up along the way, which sharpen your mind and enhance your ability, become second nature -- saving the day, or pumping up the jam beyond your wildest expectations. This is the story of Dance Dance Revolution. So, when I first started driving and was having a little trouble remembering to pay attention to signs, lights and pedestrians, people told me that paying attention would soon become natural. Well, as my passengers and one frightened middle-aged Eastern European couple can attest to, this never became natural for me, often with mildly destructive, but usually charming and amusing repercussions. So I don't drive; I walk or take transit. It's safer, cheaper, and you're less likely to die or kill others. Of course, in the wintertime, this lifestyle adds a whole slew of troubling consequences to one's day. This includes such things as enduring the cold, buying extra toques and mastering a graceful, ladylike swagger on icy sidewalks. This attractive strut typically becomes more of a wild free-style skate/slide involving clenched muscles and uncontrollable jazz hands on presalted city streets. Luckily for me, it seems no one has mastered the art of walking on ice. Unlike sign-noticing and pedestrian life-sparing, it doesn't seem to be something that becomes second-nature after simply practicing it for a while. The clumsy panicked shuffle seems to continue day to day without any noticeable improvement. Until, that is, one discovers the artful magic that is DDR. What is DDR, you ask? Shame on you for your uneducated ways, for DDR is the hope and future for an entire generation. DDR is a video game, technically, played with one's dance moves and mojo, but it is so much more. Now if you, like me, grew up in the suburbs, you probably encountered DDR in a bowling alley, or at any other large arcade. You may have seen it over the shoulders of a large crowd of attentive cola-filled teenagers, likely with bright eyes all focused on the one person dominating the area. Each arcade had a DDR master, who would spend Saturdays in a realm of glory, showing off for pre-pubescent and awe-struck youngsters. Most people avoided humiliation by pretending to be disinterested in DDR, preferring instead to play never-ending games of Bust a Move, which was conveniently located at a 45 degree angle to the DDR booth. Well, my friend, DDR recently reentered my life in a much more positive way, and I hope that you too can open your arms and calf muscles to the joy it can bring. Not only is DDR more fun than any Pilates class or solitary bedroom dance-a-thon is going to be, but it can also be a Canadian pedestrian's saviour and best friend between the months of December and February. Confused? Let me explain. DDR requires a player to hit arrows with their feet on a game pad, which sits on the floor. To a variety of upbeat Asian pop songs, one attempts to quickly move one's feet along with the game's guide arrows, to the encouragement or stinging ridicule of the game's electronic host. The key to success in DDR is agility, quick thinking and the ability to make smooth, accurate and lightning-fast directional changes with little to no notice. This is all shockingly familiar to anyone who has had to walk down any major street during a snowstorm. Suddenly the brightly-coloured screen arrows of DDR become mentally translated into a patch of ice on the ground, or a large truck making its way to the slush puddle next to you. Nimble and skilled, you can now jump past danger, lightfooted and full of grace. I have noticed a revolutionary improvement in myself already. I can now forgo treaded and practical winter boots in favour of much more fashionable but seemingly dangerous pointed flats whenever I so choose. I feel secure that as my slick soles come in contact with slippery cement the spirit of DDR will keep me upright and absent of bruising. The second-nature instinct and logic that was supposed to keep my car from crashing has come to me in a much more helpful and environmentally-friendly way, and let me tell you, it makes me feel like dancing. I am confident that with a little more practice I will be able to run full-speed down an icy sidewalk with no falling or sliding whatsoever. In fact, I fully expect that passersby will shout "Awesome, awesome!" "Surprising moves!" or "What technique! You've got the rhythm!" -- essentially proclaiming me the winter lord of the Dance, Dance Revolution. INTERCAMP stuff March 10, 2005 Carolyn’s Calendar THIS WEEK: A poetry bug causes endless harmonyus dancing wrought with Tensions and forces the outing of a bibliophile and eventually a hamming cinephile. Mar. 10 Getting bitten by the poetry bug at Audrey's. Local poet Andy Weaver launches his new collection were the bees. Free. Mar. 11 Dancing into the wee hours at harmonyus ruckus - a small party at Riverdale Hall with funk, crunk, beats and some D 'n B. $10 $14. Mar. 12 Working through Tensions at the John L. Haar. Two parallel dance solos by Fortier Danse-Creation investigate the gap between youth and age. $15. Mar. 13 Trying on a lazy day and wandering the shelves of the Wee Book Inn, looking for treasures and connecting with the bibliophile in me. Horoscopes by Kristl Ballonova Aries Mar 21-Apr 19 If you want to flip your lid, Maybe it's time you did. But you can let it all out, Without a crazy bout. Libra Taurus Apr 20-May 20 Clipping along at a pace, It's really not a race. Before your brain is toffee, Cut back on the coffee. Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21 The deck is stacked, But you hold the pack. Slam that ball across the net, It'll ace, not let. Gemini May 21-June 20 Loose lips sink ships, Faster than smart quips. Before you gossip, Be sure to cost it. Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21 Pulling rhymes out of my ass, Giving it some lip and sass. That'll be you this week, ' Cause you're a little freak. Cancer June 21-July 22 There is something in the air, Giving you a glowing flair. Live it up to the hilt, But keep on your kilt. Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 19 Others may stink, But you're feeling pink. Make sure to share it, Don't be a ferret. Leo July 23-Aug 22 The talk was sunshine, And everything is fine. Now you can chillax, This weekend in the sack. Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Don't go out flipping. Ice makes for slipping When you've got bounce, After a beer or ounce. Virgo Aug 23-Sept 22 Looking at yourself, You see much wealth. Soon onto the next phase, Have everything in your gaze. Pisces Mar. 14 Kicking back to some beats at the Backroom Vodka Bar with Local Motive Mondays providing some house and techno. Mar. 15 Looking for the Ramones at the Victory Lounge. Movie night brings in End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones. Free. Mar. 16 Honing the Childstar - the quirky Canadian Don (Rub & Tug) McKeller's latest film makes a broader release and opens tonight in e-town. 15 Sept 23-Oct 22 Nothing you can do, When you're feeling blue. Except maybe kick in the ass, Because this too shall pass. Feb 19-Mar 20 You can taste the end, All essays penned. This will keep you going, While the work is flowing. SPORTS Editor: Ryan Frankson, [email protected] WHY THE GRIFF CAN KICK MASCOT ASS AT THE MEN’S VBALL NATIONALS page 17 BASEBALL COMES BACK TO TOWN; BRINGS STUDENT JOBS WITH IT INTERCAMP page 18 March 10, 2005 Premature end to sterling year Nationals berth a near miss for Lady Griffs, settle for silver season BY RYAN FRANKSON SPORTS EDITOR If it were any other season the Griffins' women's basketball team would be heading to the Canadian championships in triumph after a provincial silver-medal finish. But since nationals are being hosted by SAIT, MacEwan's season was disappointingly cut short. Only the host team and the provincial champion for Alberta were awarded a spot at nationals and the Griffs fell just short of a berth when they were defeated by arch-rival Concordia 70-56 in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference championship match March 5. MacEwan advanced to the gold-medal game with a vengeance as they destroyed the host team from Lethbridge Community College 84-64 the previous night. The Kodiaks went into provincials as the defending national champion so the Griffs were very pleased with the victory. “It was such a triumph to beat Lethbridge,” Griffins' post Emma Rowbotham said. The Griffs carried on their momentum and played a solid game against the Thunder in the final but Concordia was simply unstoppable and outplayed the younger Griffin squad at both ends of the court. “Everyone on their team played their absolute best,” Rowbotham said. “They executed to perfection and we gradually fell apart.” MacEwan head coach Erhayat Ozcan also gave the Thunder a lot of credit for their gold-medal effort and said the difference in the game was post scoring. “They were able to get into the heart of our defence, penetrate, and feed their posts,” he said. “Hats off to Concordia, they won the toughest conference in Canada.” The silver-medal finish would have felt much better for the MacEwan women if it meant they would still get to go to nationals, so the team was obviously saddened by the loss. “There was a definite feeling of emptiness on the bus ride home,” Ozcan said. “Any loss is disappointing but especially a loss in playoffs.” Despite the heartbreaking defeat, the Griffins still had an extremely successful year. The team finished the regular season with a stellar 18-6 record, which was good enough for second place in the ACAC north division. And in the first round of the playoffs, MacEwan made a big statement to the rest of the country by pummeling the nationals host SAIT in two-straight games. “We had an awesome season and really proved ourselves,” Rowbotham said. “I would rather be on this team and settle for a silver medal than be on any other team and win the gold.” “Throughout the year we became a group of 13 girls who came together and made friendships that will last a lifetime,” added Janet Hatfield, another MacEwan post. Ozcan also said he felt fortunate to coach such a talented and enjoyable group of players. “Coaching this team was more fun than any other team I've had in my career,” Ozcan said. “These girls are the nicest players and best people I've ever been around on a women's basketball team.” MacEwan's provincial silver-medal finish ties the team for the best placing in the history of the college, making this season's Griffs the youngest team to be that successful. The team had to battle through a lot of difficulties to achieve as much as they did said Ozcan. “We overcame many trials and adversities throughout the season,” he said. “I'm very proud of what we accomplished. The team learned a lot about basketball and life in general.” Now that the 2004-2005 season is over the team is looking forward to the future of the program. The Griffs will definitely be losing Rowbotham, Hatfield, post Megan Campbell, and wing Jill Talbot next season, since all girls will be joining university-level teams. The departing players will no doubt have fond memories of their experience at MacEwan. “Leaving this team is really bittersweet,” Rowbotham said. “I'm really looking forward to next year but I owe everything I've learned to my time here.” Ozcan said next season's team will be anchored by ACAC all-conference second-team selection Ashlee Pigford, who will be competing in her third year for MacEwan. There will also be a solid core of high school players mixed with other returning Griffins, according to the coach. Next year's team will begin to take shape at the annual identification camp on April 8-10. GOLD from page 1 Meanwhile the Griffins' fans, who had been competing with their opponents' supporters all game, asserted their dominance and began roaring “nah nah nah… nah nah nah… hey hey hey… goodbye.” The overwhelming chant seemed to inspire the Griffs for one last defensive stop as Page began carrying the ball up the floor. As soon as he reached half court and crossed over to dribble with his left hand, Griffin Cam Smith poked the ball away, pounced on it in Griffin territory, and called a timeout, clinching MacEwan's fifth ever ACAC championship. “Page had been going to his left every time so I stayed calm, went for the ball, and just got lucky,” Smith said about the triumphant steal. “It felt so great.” The home team scored one more basket before the buzzer sounded and the Griffs swarmed the court to celebrate their 72-63 victory. Captains Jordan Fownes, Mike Gardiner, and Valpreda were presented with the championship trophy and banner following the postbuzzer celebrations. MacEwan head coach Darrell Cleave was filled with emotion as he watched his players get RYAN FRANKSON / INTERCAMP Finals MVP Alex Steele crashes into a pair of Rustlers on his way to the hoop. presented with their gold medals. “I'm lost for words right now,” said a teary-eyed Cleave. “All anyone talked about at the beginning of the year was Lakeland but we stuck together until the end so I'm really happy for our guys.” Following the banner, trophy, and medal presentations, the Griffs embraced basketball tradition by setting up a ladder underneath their hoop and allowing each player to cut off a SUPPLIED / NAOKI NAGAYA, LETHBRIDGE ENDEAVOUR Griffin Megan Campbell soars over an LCC defender during final four action. piece of the mesh. Fownes, a third-year Griff, was the first to snip his piece of history. “It's been a long time coming,” he said. “We deserve this one, no doubt about it.” The most valuable player for the ACAC championship game went to MacEwan guard Alex Steele, who had 23 points, five assists, and two rebounds. The second-year from Edmonton attributed the gold-medal victory to his team's unrelenting effort. “This feels great,” Steele said. “(Winning the gold) means a lot for us as a team because it shows that all the hard work we've been putting in is paying off.” MacEwan played in Lakeland's shadow throughout the first semester as the Rustlers dominated every opponent they faced and were undefeated at the Christmas break. The Griffs made a statement to the rest of the league when they upset the Rustlers at the holiday tournament in Calgary to start a remarkable second semester. So far MacEwan is 16-0 in 2005 after plowing through the tough ACAC competition on their way to the gold medal. “Any team could have won the gold but we kept on fighting and got exactly what we've been wanting all year long,” Steele said reflecting on the season so far. “Winning provincials was our goal from the beginning and everything came true today,” Fownes added. MacEwan's historical season is almost complete, but there is still one goal remaining - a national championship. The Griffs will compete against the best teams in Canada March 17-19 in Edmonton as NAIT hosts this year's hoops classic. Both Cleave and Steele have optimistic opinions about the team's chances at nationals. “After winning provincials I think we have as good of a chance as anyone at nationals because we're playing with character and perseverance,” Cleave said. “We're going to take it one game at a time,” Steele said. “We're just going to go in and keep on fighting with nothing to lose.” The Griffs, currently ranked third, will be joined at nationals by the host NAIT Ooks, Centennial College and Humber College from Ontario, Malaspina College and University College of the Cariboo from B.C., Vanier College from Quebec, and King's College from Nova Scotia. INTERCAMP sports March 10, 2005 17 Griffs and Ooks deadlocked in semis MacEwan and NAIT trade wins in first two games of series BY DAVE CLARK STAFF WRITER The Griffins' men's hockey team split the first two games of the provincial semi-finals against the NAIT Ooks March 4 - 5. Game one of the series at NAIT kept all the fans on their edge of their seats all the way until the Ooks' game-winning goal in double overtime. From the drop of the puck it was clear that neither team would be getting away with any penalties in the first match. The Griffins were the first to succumb to the penalty kill. Less than nine minutes into the game the Ooks scored after more than a minute with a two-man advantage. Early in the second they got their second power-play goal of the game. The Griffins looked to be on the verge of giving up. With almost 60 minutes of penalties in the first two periods, both teams were looking tired, but MacEwan's emotion seemed to be fading quickly. But then things quickly turned around. After a MacEwan forward got hauled down on a breakaway, the Griffs had two minutes to get back in the game. Just seconds into the penalty MacEwan was on the board thanks to Scott Stewart, who had two goals in the previous game against Concordia. But the Griffs and their fans were quickly put back to sleep when NAIT scored 50 seconds later on a beautiful two-on-one. “We really fell apart in the second,” said head coach Terry Ewasiuk. “Our defence was just terrible.” Ewasiuk said he was surprised since his team had just opened with one of the best periods he had ever seen them play. After a lackluster second period, the Griffins came out hard in the third. They scored three goals, each five minutes apart to take the lead for the first time in the game. A rocket from the point from DAVE CLARK / INTERCAMP MacEwan forward Curtis Ogrodiuk chases down an Ook March 4. defenceman Geoff Kilburn followed by a picture-perfect deke by Richard Kelly put the Griffins up 4-3. MacEwan had five minutes to kill if they wanted to escape with the win. But with less than two minutes to go the Ooks tried to jam the puck past Griffin goalie Jon Grimm, which knocked the net off. The Ooks thought it was in, the referee didn't, and the goal judge flicked the light on. After minutes of review and deliberation the referee and goal judge disallowed the goal. The Griffin bench breathed a huge sigh of relief. But only seconds later, NAIT popped the puck past Grimm as a wide shot bounced back in front of the net. Overtime. The first ten-minute period went by smoothly. The penalties had stopped and both teams were getting ample scoring chances. With a just over a minute left MacEwan defenceman Timothy Yaworski hit a NAIT forward as he crossed the MacEwan blue line. The hit cut open the Ook's cheek and the referee gave Yaworski a five-minute major and an indefinite suspension. A minute into the second overtime, MacEwan still shorthanded, NAIT scored to end the game 5-4. “It's really unfortunate, that game was ours,” said Ewasiuk. “We did some stupid things, they got some lucky breaks and they got the win.” The second game was much different. MacEwan come out strong, like they did against the Ooks during the regular season. But like game one, neither team could stay out of the penalty box. Almost thirty minors were called for the second straight night. MacEwan got up 2-1 after the first period, hoping to shut the door early on the Why The Griff can kick the ass of any other mascot Victim(s) #5: Mascots at the men’s Vball nationals RYAN FRANKSON OPINION As many of you loyal Griffin followers may or may not know, the MacEwan men's volleyball team will be traveling to Fredericton, New Brunswick this week for nationals March 10-12. And of course wherever MacEwan athletes do battle with their opponents, the mighty Griff will be present to defend the college's honour by destroying other mascots. This week The Griff will face a gauntlet of opponents from across our great nation in hopes of his extending his reign of supremacy outside Alberta's borders. The first unfortunate victim is the College de Sherbrooke Volontaires, which I think is some form of hovercraft. What? It's French for volunteers? Oh…okay then. Anyways, the Volunteer from Sherbrooke is busy serving soup to homeless Quebeckers at a shelter when The Griff bursts through the door, beats the Volunteer over the head with a soup ladle, and crumbles him up in the broth like a cracker. The Hawk from Humber College steps up to face The Griff next. Feeling some severe talon-envy, The Hawk stares in awe at The Griff's remarkably stunning half-lion halfeagle features rendering him totally defenceless. The Griff tackles the Hawk, tosses him into a nearby deepfryer, pours some hot sauce on the doomed bird, and has himself a finger-lickin' good time with some juicy hawk wings. Next The Griff decides he wants to commit some regicide and squares off against the Red Deer College King. Remembering his favourite scene from Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Griff waits until the fat, lazy King plops down for a nap and deviously pours poison into his pudgy ear. The King jolts to his feet but the poison has already set in and he crumbles to the ground. Checkmate Griff. The University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves' mascot named Seamore is the final doomed soul to challenge The Griff. For this epic battle, the two foes grab their samurai swords and begin fighting to the death. The swordfight rages on for hours and hours and until their weapons become tangled and they are staring at each other face-to-face. Suddenly, The Griff remembers a similar moment in Kill Bill 2 and immediately thrusts one of his claws at Seamore, ripping out one of his precious eyes. “I think your new name should be Sea-No-More,” chuckles the Griff as his opponent falls to the ground and dies. The Griff was definitely successful in his quest to spread his reign of supremacy across the nation. Hopefully MacEwan's volleyball men will be inspired by their mascot's domination when they compete at nationals this weekend. Next week's victims: Mascots at the men's basketball nationals March 17-19 at NAIT. DAVE CLARK / INTERCAMP A Griff and an Ook collide during semi-final playoff action March 4. Ooks. They got up to 3-1 then traded goals until they reached 4-3. The Griffs popped in two more goals and walked away with a 6-3 win, and a tied series at 1-1. After winning nine of their last twelve games versus NAIT over the last three years, Ewasiuk said he and his team are very confident. “They have nothing that intimidates our club,” said Ewasiuk. “We've had our way with them pretty much all along.” The Griffins have had to face the Ooks in the playoffs every year, for the past four seasons. Every year the Griffins have won. Game three of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference semi-finals will be back at the NAIT Arena on March 11 at 7 p.m. And it will be back home for the Griffins on Saturday for game four at Bill Hunter Arena likely at 8 p.m. Mount Royal and SAIT are also tied 1-1 in the other semi-final series. sports 18 Students at bat March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP FINAL FOUR PHOTOS Local baseball club looking to hire MacEwan students for inaugural season BY MICHAEL DUNCAN STAFF WRITER The Edmonton Big River Prospects, the newest baseball club in Edmonton, is seeking help from and offering summer employment to Grant MacEwan students. The newest team of the Western Major Baseball League was unveiled on Thursday, February 10, at the Home Plate Lounge at Telus Field. The team is looking for help in the marketing department and plans on setting up a web-site for their inaugural season. The organization is made up of local baseball people. Mark Randall will be the general manager of baseball operations and Gord Gerlach will be the on-field manager. Brad Badger will be the assistant general manager and Bob Cardinal will be the vice president and chief marketing operator The president of business operations, Dr. Brent Saik, says he would like to see cooperation from the post-secondary schools in the area and plans on hiring local students to fulfill many of the positions in the front office. “There are summer jobs and we have some granting available for that,” said Saik, adding that he would like to see a permanent relationship with Grant MacEwan and possibly other post-secondary schools in Edmonton. The team plans on having a permanent program set up. The Prospects are an amateur baseball team who will be made up of local players that attend U.S. colleges to play baseball. Mark Randall, the general manager, is the current Canadian national team pitching coach and expects the Prospects to make the playoffs after the 40-game season. “We know exactly what each player is going to give us,” said Randall who also added that the team has about 18 players committed. The Prospects have been in contact with Edmonton's other new baseball club, the Edmonton Cracker-Cats and are planning to work with the Cats on a developmental level. Between the two clubs there will be as much baseball action this summer at Telus Field as last summer during the Trappers' last season and the Prospects are working with Royalty Records to have local musical talent to perform as well. It should be an exciting inaugural season with opportunities for Grant MacEwan students to provide Edmonton with what the team calls, “Affordable family fun.” For more information call 464 BASE (2273) or email [email protected] RYAN FRANKSON / INTERCAMP Griffin Cam Smith drives with determination as he is chased by Lakeland’s Mike Page. VOLLEYBALL NATIONALS COVERAGE COMING MARCH 17 SUPPLIED / NAOKI NAGAYA, LETHBRIDGE ENDEAVOUR MacEwan guard Sacha Kirkland dekes through the Concordia defence during the ACAC final. RYAN FRANKSON / FILE PHOTO The Griffin men celebrate their ACAC championship victory March 5. INTERCAMP comics/classifieds March 10, 2005 Mosh Pit Heroes 19 by: Kilmer and Stein SEND YOUR COMIC SUBMISSIONS TO [email protected] – THEY SHOULD BE TEN INCHES WIDE BY TWO INCHES HIGH, 200 DPI, HAVE A TITLE AND AN AUTHOR NAME Classifieds ready for a fight... so weak, you can do better Classifieds ads are 25 cents per word, $5 minimum charge, GST included. Grant MacEwan students get one free ad per issue, after that regular charges apply. Please send submissions to [email protected] or call Murray Donaldson at 497-5412. Payments can be made at 6-213, cash or cheque only. Sara: "Wherever you may go, no matter where you are, I never will be far away." -Zak Three Lines Free MacEwan students have your say. We’ll print your three lines, or so, for free here every week. Just email your thoughts to [email protected] Nice new TV at the Registrar's A stupid sign for a stupid logo Does anyone actually watch it? Sheena mgmt studies, you make me hot...U look so smokin without your glasses! I'll be watching U Hey mascot writter! last week was weak! the griff can do way better then chickening out and shooting the ook. it makes the griff look like he would be afraid to really take on the ook when he was awake and Jobs Attention Students Secure summer position NOW Good pay, flex schedule, sales/ service, will train, conditions apply N. Edmonton 453-9006 S. Edmonton 429-3700 www.workforstudents.com For Sale BRAND NEW CASIO DIGITAL CAMERAS AT REDUCED PRICES!!! EX-S2 (2 megapixels). Credit card size digital camera, includes a free leather case and free extra rechargeable battery. $100 EX-Z3 (3.2 megapixels). Digital camera with zoom lens, includes a free extra rechargeable battery. $150 Call Dina @ 885 4911 after 5 pm or email me at [email protected]. General Roommate wanted for 3 bd duplex, near LRT, all amenities. Clean, nonsmoking. Great location. $425incl. all utilities. 719-5949 SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING - Join in a workshop with Susan Cobb, Christian Science practitioner and prison chaplain, of San Clemente, California, who will explain how she uses the universally available healing methods set out in Mary Baker Eddy’s classic book “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” Admission $15, including your own copy of “Science and Health.” (If there’s a need, bursaries are available.) Grant MacEwan College, City Centre Campus, Room 7138, Sunday March 13, 3-5 p.m. For more information or to pre-register, call 422 4754 Help! I'm a "mature" Computing Science student looking for a tutor to help me get through my assignments in Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis. If this stuff is a no brainer to you, let me know at [email protected]. Hourly rate negotiable. The Grant MacEwan Go Club is hosting their first annual open Go tournament March 19th at the City Centre Campus. All skill levels are welcome. Student registration is $5, guests $15, and includes lunch. For more info go to http://senseis.xmp.net/?GrantMacewa nGoClub, or contact [email protected]. ACTING OPPORTUNITY King's University College presents the "Way of the Cross": Christ's passion through drama, dance, and music. Mar 25-26 We meet: Mar 12, 19 (9 am-4 pm) Holy Week Mar 21-25 (5-10 pm) Mar 26 (2-7 pm) Contact me even if you are available only during Holy Week. No experience necessary. Renata e-mail: [email protected] phone: 438-0516 Richard Frucht Memorial Lecture Series at the University of Alberta Event Sponsors: Department of Anthropology, Association of Graduate Anthropology Students (AGAS), Graduate Students' Association (GSA), Middle Eastern and African Studies (MEAS), University of Alberta Anthropology Undergraduates (UAAU) March 10 A banquet will be held in honour of Dr. Richard Lee at the Faculty Club, University of Alberta with cocktails beginning at 6:30 p.m. and supper at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and need to be purchased in advance by contacting Tim Panas at [email protected]. Please join us. March 11 Dr. Richard Lee, Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto will give a lecture titled “AIDS in Africa: Cash, Cars, and Cellphones” at 3:00 p.m. in the Education Centre, Room 377 (South Bldg), University of Alberta. A reception will follow at 6:00 in the Heritage Lounge (Room 227), Athabasca Hall. All are welcome. Professional Writing students seek a cartoonist or illustrator for brochures and posters to advertise a non-profit organization. This will provide you with a wonderful portfolio piece, and experience developing a communication strategy. Contact [email protected] for more information. We'll also consider offering baked goods as payment. Contact information: Rianne Stewart Dawn Doell Grant MacEwan, Professional Writing Program [email protected] (780)902-3694 (780)953-8854 Volunteer Want to meet people on campus? Volunteer with your Students’ Association. We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our events. Volunteers gain great experience, meet lots of cool people, and great free stuff! Use your volunteer points to buy things like SA hoodies, T-shirts, beer glasses, and even Oiler’s hockey tickets! If you would like to be added to our volunteer email list send us a message to [email protected] 20 advertisement March 10, 2005 INTERCAMP
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