Spoke, January 5, 2009

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MONDAY,JANUARY5, 2009 CONESTOGACOLLEGE, KITCHENER, ONT. WWW.CONESTOGAC.ON.CA/SPOKE 40THYEAR
Getting ready prime time
for
By NEILMCDONALD thing I could get my hands on
to understand the perspec-
He decided to run for prime tives and issues that are
minister while surfing for affecting people,” he said.
music videos on YouTube. One issue the third-year
That’s what Conestoga integrated advanced manufac-
College student seFunmi turing technology student
Odemuyiwa was doing earlier feels passionately about is the
this year when he saw a clip plight of Canada’s First
promoting the CBC TV show, Nations. He would like to see
Canada’s Next Great Prime the peace pipe added as one of
Minister. this country’s national sym-
The competition challenges bols.
young Canadians to come up “The peace pipe represented
with a political platform and the natives extending their
conduct a campaigninorderto hands toward the new explor-
win a grand prize of $50,000 ers for peace, co-operation and
and a paid internship. respect,” he said. “That’s the
Odemuyiwa made the initial spirit ofCanada.”
cut for the competition, along Another plank in
with over a hundred other Odemuyiwa’s platform is a
budding young prime minis- program he calls SLIC, which
ters, thanks to a video he stands for secondary level
made with the help of some innovation co-operative. The
friends in Conestoga’s broad- program would allow high
cast program. school students the chance to PHOTOBYNEILMCDONALD
For the 20-year-old fully explore subjects that Conestoga student seFunmi Odemuyiwa gets some studying done in hopes of becoming Canada’s Next
Odemuyiwa, the competition interest them. Great Prime Minister. Voters can cast their ballots online until Jan. 14.
seemed like the perfect oppor- “It would add an optional
tunity to indulge a lifelong year to the high school stu- saw low turnout among stu- tion. Havingthosepeople have matterstothem,”hesaid. “(You
interest in politics, one that dents’ curriculum, where you dents and young Canadians. their voices in parliament, have to) be able to make deci-
blossomedwhile growing up in get to experiment and try dif- The solution to voter apathy, that would show the respect sions, to make some bold steps.
the often troubled surround- ferent professions to find your said Odemuyiwa, is mixedpro- for their interests, and that Fortune belongs to the bold.”
ings of his native Nigeria. passion. And it will also give portional representation, a would engage more voters.” The contest will soon be
When his family moved to them avenues to learn life system giving parliamentary So what are the qualities whittled down to eight semi-
Canada in 2001, Odemuyiwa skills,” he said. “It’s about get- seats based on the percentage Odemuyiwa thinks Canada’s finalists, but online voters can
immediately immersed him- ting out ofthat economic slav- ofoverallvotes parties receive. Next Great Prime Minister cast an electronic ballot for
self in the politics of his new ery, where you get out of the “When you engage people’s should possess? Odemuyiwa until Jan. 14 at
home. cycle of just going to jobs interests,” he said, “they feel “A leader has to be able to www.cbc.ca/nextprimeminis-
“When I came here, I read because you have to.” they matter, they feel respect- inspire from listening to the ter. The final will air on CBC
newspapers, Maclean’s, any- The recent federal election ed. I think respect is recogni- people,beingabletosensewhat on March 18.
Conestoga students get lessons drawing
in life
BySARAH BOYCHUK fundamentals allows artisti- describes the program and life
cally-inclined students to hone drawing activity as “pretty
DouglasMortonstandsfrozen their skills before deciding on sweet,”helaughs atthesugges-
in front of a group of students. a more specific art-based pro- tion that he give modelling a
Their curious gazes travel up gram, such as graphic design, try.
and down his body, onlybreak- advertising, interior decorat- Brodrecht’s reluctance bene-
ing away for a few seconds at a ing or visual merchandising. fits Morton, who admits that
time. The invasive eyes are while the job pays well, it can
enough to turn even the most be difficult to find sufficient
confidentpersoninto a self-con- modelling opportunities in the
scious wreck. Students love the program; area to make it a full-time
However, Morton doesn’t it’s creative and fun, and career.
mind. At least this time he’s Hebeganmodellingalmostby
fully clothed. the faculty is excellent. accident when he met the
The students gathered in - daughter of a successful model
Jo-Anne Kyriakou
Conestoga’s atrium onDec. 2 to through hisinvolvementin the-
sketch Morton and another atre. Thechance encounterwas
actor/model as an assignment nearlyfouryears ago, and since
for the design and communica- Previous artistic experience is then he’s found modellingwork
tions fundamentals program, notnecessary, andthe program at UW, Laurier and Waterloo
now in its secondyear. attracts a diverse mix of stu- Community Arts Studio,
“We’vealreadydoubledinsize dents who, according to amongother places.
from one section last year to Kyriakou, “use the program to Morton, who identifies him-
two sections this year, so it learn about themselves and selfas an androgynewoman, is
would appear the program is about their careeroptions.” most accustomed to nude mod-
filling a definite need,” said Jo- Matt Brodrecht is one such elling. Though he is comfort-
PHOTOBYKEVINO’BRIEN Anne Kyriakou, the program’s student. He’s given himself a able being naked in front of a
The design and communicationsfundamentals program held a life co-ordinator. “Students lovethe year to figure out what career group, he notes that beginning
drawingsession in the atrium on Dec. 2. Students had the opportu- program; it’s creative and fun, path he’d like to pursue, but is artists can be uncomfortable.
nityto sketch two actor/models in various positions, one ofwhom andthe facultyis excellent.” currently leaning towards “Older students can handle
wasShannon Markle, shown above. Design and communication graphic design. Though he genitals.”
NEWS
Monday,January5,2009
Page2 SPOKE
2009
The are endless for
possibilities
Now deep thoughts
By BLAIR POLLOCK the countdown was over, even cle worker and he will fix all
was with an unwilling the problems of the world,
if it
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teachers may say, you can’t a person’s spirits like an ward to this year. Even
live in the past, so leave what- achieved resolution. though the holiday season is
“exT-ogigreltfroiveenrd.m”y ethvNeeorpwparsttohbawltheetmrhsee2Nt0eh0e8wybYbreeoaluro’gnshg.tceiln- etniTdohnleesfspa.olslssEivbtielhnirtoiiuefgshyf,oourrl2o0or0ke9sofalorure-- bggleraihsnisdnsdotfou2ns0e0a9antdisCistot’inslelbshatacolkgfatf,uolltthhseeo
ebration is over (hopefully you ward to potential highlights of get ready to drink in every
Chet Morgan, were able to snag a kiss once 2009. Maybe Obama is a mira- minute ofit.
first-year
lawandsecurity WINTER IS BACK in all its forms CORRECTION
In a story on
International Education
Week in the Dec. 1 edition
of Spoke, some information
was incorrect.
The Aboriginal Education
“Shed a few pounds.” Incentive Award is for
Aboriginal students who
have overcome adversity
CraigWilson, and are now in a place of
first-year academic success.
electricalengineering Also, a performance was
given by the Aboriginal
women singers of the
Kitchener-Waterloo area.
Spoke apologizes for the
PHOTOBYJESSICAO’DONNELL errors.
Although winter has us in its icy grip, theformations created can be
“Give up procrastination.” quite artistic.
Crystal Ryan,
second-year
officeadministration
“I don’tbelieve in New
Year’s resolutions.”
Garrett London,
second-year
businessmanagementstud-
ies
“To pass everytestwith over
80.”
Jordan Flowers,
first-year
lawandsecurity
KNOW OUR
YOU THAT
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
“To save moneyand stop isn’t who we are, but rather
drinking.”
just port of the people we are.
Louis Ralon,
first-year
businessmarketing
RetLes#*p» ect<*. IHANK YOU OR INC THE DllTERENCE
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Monday,January5,2009 SPOKE Page3
Get ready
be
to
INTERNETPHOTO
Franz Ferdinand
release their new
album, Tonight:
Franz Ferdinand,
entertained Jan. 26.
ByDAVIDSMITH You either hate him or love up to, with its uber form ofResident Evil 5. Aside
him, but this year gamers the band’s neat-o awesome “this-is-real-and-not- from the horrible spinoffs,
-Welcometo2009 Spokeread- world over will be in ecstasy factor, sales are sure to hit the a-tech-demo” trailer witnessed namely Resident Evil:
ers! The new year not only when their digital hero/man high notes. by thousands of drooling fan Survivor for the original
brings us more cigarettes to slave John-177, better known Jet is slated to release its boys, myselfincluded. Playstation, I’ve been a follow-
smoke, less gym equipment to as Master Chief, finally new albumaswell. Wehaven’t Rumourhas it that Guerrilla er ofthe series since its intro-
use (and more of that lovely appears in super-sized film heard too much from these Gamesis wellon its way, stay- duction in 1996 and up to the
weight pudding to put on), form. Sure, I’ve played Halo 1, guys in quite some time, so it ing true to their non-literal latest title, Resident Evil: The
more people to lie to and more 2 and 3, but ifthe movie holds willbe goodto hearthatfamil- promises and delivering a Umbrella Chronicles for the
money to spend that we don’t true to the experience ofplay- iar sound again. game that is definitely worth Nintendo Wii. No. 5 looks to
even have, it also brings us ing the game then I’m afraid Maximo Park, Muse, The playing. try and overtake series
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entertainment! Isn’t it won- because I don’t need a troll are also set to have new onto the scene as well in the beat.
derful? I do believe it is. (Plus breathing in my ear, calling albums in the new year.
my birthday comes shortly in me a “homosexual” or that 2009 will be a busy year for
the new year, so what’s not to they “hitted my mom” in the video game fans, with a cornu-
enjoy?) theatre. copia oftitles ridingthe enter-
Then there’s Old School Dos, tainment bandwagon. “In the
X-men Origins: Wolverine, beginning there was chaos.
Awide array offilms, The Brazilian Job (yes, it’s a Our victory brought order to
movie, not an ad in theYellow the land, prosperity to
music, video games and Pages), Sin City 2, Terminator mankind. Now, that order is
Salvation: The Future Begins threatened. The sacred halls
music is ripe for and Quentin Tarantino’s of Olympus had been
the pickingin 2009. IknngolworwiohuasttBhaestmaorvdise.isIabdoount’,t bsurfefaecrh.eIdn. tIhnetehned,enwde,whiellwtirlil-
who is going to play who or umph. In the end there will
how awesome it’s obviously only be chaos!”
A wide array of films, video going to be - what I can tell Playstation fans will have
games and music is ripe for youisthatit’s goingtobe awe- much to celebrate when
the pickingin 2009. some, obviously. Kratos, the god ofwar, returns
Here arejust a few exam- Switching over to the record for GodofWar 3. GodofWar 1
ples ofwhyit’s good to be alive front, Franz Ferdinand is set and 2 were simply incredible;
this year. to release its third studio all we need now is series cre-
Moviegoers will have a lot to album titled Tonight: Franz ator David Jaffe to release it INTERNETPHOTO
look forward to on the screen Ferdinand shortly within the as soon as possible. Will Ferrell reprises his role.as Frank “the Tank” Ricard in Old
ofbig. new year. Ifthis album keeps Killzone 2 has much to live School Dos, due out in 2009.
What
to expect the days ahead
in
ByKEVIN O’BRIEN line of men’s sweater-vests NorthAmericans continue to his new album, Before I Self- Lifestyle: The depression
called “Minority.” ignore books. Destructbeforehe, thankfully, hits full force, dubbed “The
2009 will undoubtedly be a Canadians continue to pay Movies: In February, The self-destructs. Great Depression 2: The
year for the record books. more attention to the United Jonas Brothers’ 3-D Concert In March, Billy Joel and Greatest Depression.”
There’s a new President ofthe States government than to Experience hits theatres, Elton John’s Face to Face The world is shocked upon
United States, a possible their own. marking the first time a band Tour is cancelled after pro- discovering that the trillions
depressionloomingand averi- Television: Reality televi- has sucked in 3-D. moters realize that drawing of dollars set aside for the
table fountain of entertain- sion shows starring celebrities In July, Harry Potter & the attention to John’s and Joel’s financial bailout was spent on
ment in the months ahead. hit an all-time low with the Half Blood Prince is released faces has caused an unprece- Henry Paulson’s Second Life
Using keen research skills, a debut of shows like Sarah to much chagrin, as Daniel dented number ofpeople to go account.
lot of math that you wouldn’t Palin’s My New BFF and Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and blind. The depression ushers in a
understand and acallto a psy- Survivor: Akron, Ohio. Emma Watson are now in NorthAmericans continue to new fashion trend: hobo-chic.
chic hotline, I’ve come to the Lost begins its fifth season their mid-40s and have to ignore classical music. NorthAmericans continue to
following predictions of what with a twist: the island’s make another movie before Sports: On Dec. 4, the ignore the environment.
will occur in the coming year. inhabitants aren’t really lost, they hit the age ofretirement. Montreal Canadiens turn 100 Conestoga College: Much
Politics: On Jan. 20, George they’vejustbeenunderagiant It’s scientifically proven that years old, sparking an to the faculty’s chagrin, the
W. Bush leaves office saying futon the whole time - the everyone is kind of over Seth anniversary riot with com- bookstore is renamed “Books,
that his future plans are “to show is renamed “Misplaced.” Rogen. memorative red tear gas shot Yo.”
barbecue and getmyNASCAR Prison Break is cancelled NorthAmericans continue to out of guns in the shape of There is a recall on
on.” after the series’ writers are, ignore foreignfilms (exceptfor Guy LaFleur’s head. Conestoga merchandise, after
President Barack Obama ironically, imprisoned. The anything starring Jason On April 16, the new a misprint leaves it reading,
sheds his nickname “No crime? First degree plot- Statham.) Yankee Stadium opens with a Conestoga College: Home of
Drama Obama” by providing stretching with intent to bore. Music: Kanye West contin- very special appearance by the Condoms.
funding to the theatrical arts A scientific study shows that ues to refer to himself as “the Don Mattingly’s mullet and The Coz-E Corner is
and staging a production of mostNorthAmericans become Voice of a Generation” until Goose Gossage’s beard. renamed after it’s discovered
West Side Story in the White slightly more depressed each it’s pointed out that “theVoice Men who hate golf continue that it is neither cosy nor a
House, with Hillary Clinton minute, attributing it to the of a Generation” should be to play golf because it’s “good corner.
taking on the role of Maria dread ofJimmy Fallon taking able to sing in key without for business.” Cliffy, the Conestoga mascot,
andObamaintherole ofTony. over Conan O’Brien’s late electronic pitch correction. NorthAmericans continue to continues to walk around like
Stephen Harper creates a night show inApril. On Feb. 3, 50 Cent releases ignore soccer. he owns the place.
COMMENTARY
Monday,January5,2009
Page4 SPOKE
A
’09?
better
From local papers to national television, I think it’s
safe to say that 2008 has been a full coverage year. From
political triumph, historical happenings and alarming
economic decline, to disheartening entertainment bul-
letins, you could say 2008 was made for the media.
In his first election campaign, Prime Minister Stephen
Harper promised to help the environment, toughen anti-
crime laws and, most importantly, pull our troops out of
Afghanistan by 2011. Despite having kept only 50 per
cent ofhis promises from his previous election campaign,
Canadians still placed their trust in him, re-electing him
two months ago. He won a minority government with
143 seats.
On another political front a text was forwarded around
the world in November when President-elect Barack
Obama was named the first African-American president
ofthe United States ofAmerica. “Rosa sat so Martin
could walk. Martin walked so Obama could run. Obama
is running so that our children can fly! God bless!” it
read.
In our homes and in our hearts we witnessed history in
the making. Where the text originated is unknown but Brian Burke's credentials aren't as good as they first appear.
this is certain, people celebrated across the world. News
cilnigpswiftehataunrteidcippraotuidonAaftritchaent-hAomuegrhitcaonfmgooitnhgerhsomoveertfoltoewl-l Can Burke fix what’s wrong?
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homefront but throughout the world as well. hseavdenmacdonesetchuetpilvaeyosfefassofnosr, yet ofthree playoffrounds in the
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cation. The Editor, Spoke, 299 his previous blunders. In 2005, Burke was named history proves that maybe he
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Sprucing the Sanctuary
ByJAMIEREANSBURY president ofCSI. ect would cost over $125,000. is encased in cinderblocks, CSI is certain, however, the
With the input of Nicole “It’s a lot of money but the sound paneling is a priority in Sanctuary will be completed
Tired of the Sanctuary look- Dietrich, a professional school needs somewhere cosy that area. by summertime and in time
ing like a painted cinderblock designer with Acorn Kitchens for the students to use,” said “Or we could collect egg car- for the next school year in
that echos like a cave and is in Kitchener, the board was Dietrich. tons for a very long time and September.
decorated like a stereotypical introduced to what the new spray paint them gray or
British living room? Sanctuary could look like. black,” said Matt Lukas jok-
On Nov. 27 Conestoga Full theatre curtains over top ingly.
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proceed in the final cosmetic deliers and stone veneer and pleted ... This is us step- metic changes to the
enhancements to the crown moulding over the posts Sanctuarywould take contrac-
Sanctuary. Though many are just some of the improve- ping up and finishing it. tors about a month. However,
issues were brought to the ments students can expect. - Sheena Sonser according to Christopher
attention ofthe board, includ- “Obviously you’d have to Graves, the general manager
ing finances and timeliness, redo the Sanctuary sign,” said ofCSI, the bureaucratic end of
the board unanimously agreed Dietrich, because she felt it the project will take much
to proceed with the upgrades. would need to be more modern longer.
“It was never actually com- to fit in with the redesigned Though the CSI approved “It would be nice to have it
pleted ... This is us stepping Sanctuary. the estimated budget and done this (school) year, but it
up andfinishingit. Thisisour The initial financial projec- plans theyhadto change afew might not be possible,” said
legacy,” said Sheena Sonser, tions estimated that the proj- details. Since the Sanctuary Sonser.
IN BRIEF
Places to go,
things to do
Looking for something to do now
that you’re back at school? Here are
some suggestions to getyou back in
theswing.
AndyWarhol’s Factory2009 exhibit
opens at the Waterloo Regional
Children’sMuseumJan. 10.Theexhib-
it features dozens of original Warhol STUDENTS RE<
artandfilmsandwillrununtilApril 19.
For more information, visit
www.thechildrensmuseum.ca.
Also onJan. 10, Shawn Kellerman’s
10th Anniversary Blues Bash will be
going down at Starlight in Waterloo.
Tickets are $15 in advance, and the
showwillbefollowedbytheclub’sreg- FULL SALON & SPA SER
ular Global Warming DJ night. For
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By:PATRICK LANSBERGEN competition was too close to
call and didn’t envy the
In what the judges called an judges.
extremely tight competition “These people are here giv-
filled with highly talented ing it their all, they’re all just
individuals, Julia Pilgrim too good to pick one above
came out on top as another,” said Sonser.
Conestoga’s CSI Idol. Pilgrim Judges for the competition
an office administration exec- were Angie Hill, part of the
utive student, sangher way to 105.3 Kool FM morning crew
victory with Shania Twain’s and Conestoga alumni, Bert
song, From This Moment On. Last, a technologist in the
Pilgrim’s reward for first LRC audio-visual department,
place is the chance to go to the and Parnell Richards, the food
All Ontario Idol and $250. services manager at
Second-place finalist, Conestoga.
Katherine Laguna, a third- “It’s a real honour to be a
year nursing student, won judge at these competitions,”
$100 and third-place finalist, said Richards. “This is my
Karen Verhoeve, a first-year third year and it gets better
broadcast television student, every year."
The Canadian Organization
received $50.
Conestoga’s finals were held of Campus Activities will be
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president, said she felt the University in Toronto. From left, Bert Last, Angie Hill and Parnell Richardswere thejudgesforthe 2008 CSI Idol finals.
Stacey Crown went a little bit
country with Not ReadyTo Make
Nice by the Dixie Chicks.
inalistsfrom left, Brandon Ross, Julia Pilgrim, Vanessa Streeter, Lucy Konialian, StaceyCrown, front, Karen Verhoeve and Katherine Laguna.
PHOTOBYADAM RUSSELL PHOTOBYADAMRUSSELL
Brandon Ross belted out Without You Here from the GooGoo Dolls. Lucy Konialian sang HowCould An Angel BreakYourHeart byToni Braxton.
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Monday,January5,2009
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PHOTOBYADAMRUSSELL
PHOTOBYADAMRUSSELL
PHOTOBYPATRICKLANSBERGEN Karen Verhoeve, third-place finalist, was award-
Katherine Laguna, second-place finalist, was
rewarded with $100 for her performance. Julia Pilgrim, who was crowned CSI Idol, won $250 and will go on to ed $50 for her performance.
a further competition in January.
PHOTOBYADAMRUSSELL
PHOTOBYADAMRUSSELL Julia Pilgrim wowed the crowd
Vanessa Streetergave it her all with From This Moment On by
with Kerosene by Miranda Shania Twain.
Lambert.
Judgesfrom left, Bert Last, Angie Hill and Parnell Richardswere greatly impressed bythe singers and -^1/
said the competition wasvery “tight.”
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Monday,January5,2009
Dump
SNOWJOKE SNOW FUNNY
IS the
Christmas
slump
BYSARAH BONGERS total leisure, according to
Chanda.
Christmas is over, it is a He also said watching what
brand new year and you have we eat can help get rid of any
a whole new semester ahead “blahs” we might feel. Eating
ofyou. healthier can make you feel
However, for most students, happier and more motivated.
the last thing you want to do
right now is to pick up your
textbooks and go to class. You
just want to stay home, kick The bestwayto get out of
up your fluffy slippers and
snuggle into a comfortable (the Christmas slump) is to
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the heaviest snowfalls will occur in mid-to-late January and mid-March this year. entire holiday. You were prob- things and havingfun.
ably licking a few candy canes
-Ashley Heer
or snacking on a handful of
Lighten up those winter blues Christmas chocolates while
you were at it.
Point is, you were having a If students are aware that
BYHEATHER MUIR Or try skiing or snowboard- you haven’t tried. twhoendlearstfutlhreteimweeekrse,laaxinndgnfoowr tnohteybe“imnigghotn bteheibnaldlaanngdernootf
ingat Chicopee. Theyareopen Closer to home, the recre- you have to face the music, or feeling motivated,” Chanda
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Kiwanis Arena at 400 East ing it is $37. On Mondays try pilates from structure of school over- lives.
Ave. in Kitchener holds a free Sometimes you can just 4:30-5:20 p.m. or 5:30-6:20 whelms them and they lose all Ashley Heer, a first-year IT
community skate on Mondays have fun at a nearbypark and p.m. If you would like to try motivation. student, said, “Thebestwayto
from 3:30-4:50 p.m. have a game of football or yourhand at some Latin danc- Marshall Chanda, from get out of (the Christmas
Don McLaren at 61 Green baseball in the snow with ing, the recreation centre counselling services at slump) is to start thinking
St., Grand River at 555 your friends. offers a class on Tuesdays Conestoga College, said the about happy things and hav-
Heritage Dr. and Lions arena The more you stay cooped from 6-6:50 p.m. If you have main challenge is when the ing fun.”
at 20 Rittenhouse Rd. also up in your warm bed or some aggression to work off, students have no routine dur- Sometimes it’s the heavy
hold free public skating on wrapped up in a blanket on try a kick-boxing class on ing the holidays and they workload that keeps students
Wednesdays from 3:30-4:50 the couch watching TV, the Tuesdays from 7-7:50 p.m. jump in to suddenly having unmotivated, but Abi Etich, a
p.m. more depressing the winter So don’t ride the couch this one again when the new respiratory therapy student,
If skating doesn’t take your will be. winter watching repeats of semester starts. tries to avoid the strain.
fancy, try bowling at Towne You can also goout and see a your favourite shows, get out “What students might want “I always remind myself
Bowl for only $3.75 plus $2.50 movie with some friends, or and enjoy what wintertime to do is to put some structure that the more I get done right
for shoes at 11 Ottawa St. check out a restaurant that has to offer. to their time away,” said when I get back and don’t
Chanda. “So when it’s time to procrastinate, the less
reintroduce that structure to stressed and hectic the rest of
the students again it’s not a the semester will be,” said
shock to their system.” Etich.
Chanda suggests students For second-year IT student
stay active during school Sue-jin Yang, what works for
breaks, whether that’s exer- her is to look at the big pic-
cising, gettingout ofthe house ture.
or socializing. “Look ahead and see what’s
Having some downtime, coming up ... something to
especially after a busy semes- look forward to like gradua-
OK
ter is but it’s not healthy tion and go from there,” said
to spend the whole holidays in Yang.
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Monday,January5,2009
Security Seivices has a new approach for students
By KAITLYN HEARD security does around campus.
At 9 a.rm Eichholz and I
Although we might think attended a 45-minute fire
security guards spend most of extinguisher training class.
their time at their desk or in After a quick video on fire
the office, there is much more safety, we went behind the
to their job than what meets parking lot where some ofthe
the eye. guards had the chance to
Across the hall from experiencethethrillofputting
Conestoga College’s Library out a fire.
Resource Centre is the securi- Once the class was over,
ty office. The typical view of Eichholz took me on a tour of
guards is ofthem handing out the campus starting in the
parking tickets or telling you main building. The afternoon
you’re smokingtoo closetothe and night shift check for
building, but they want to be locked doors, ensure all the
seen differently. lights work properly and keep
Barb Eichholz is a 34-year- their eyes open for any crimi-
old mother and security guard nal or suspicious activity
at Conestoga College who is across campus.
ready to help students feel Moving along we headed to
welcome atthesecurityservic- the woodworking building.
es office. Both Eichholz and I were
There are currently 15 secu- required to wear safety gog-
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typical dayatthe office. Their main building to check the turn, puttingoutthefire successfully.
days arefilledwith allkindsof second floor.
differentthings. “Ilovemyjob. Once the second-floor route
I love the variety and contact was complete, we reached the
with people. I like the public recreation centre.
relations,” said Eichholz. Continuing the route, we MIDNIGHT SUN
Don Willis, the new director toured the engineering build-
of security and health and ings followed by the Early Tanning Studio
safety, is determined to make Childhood Centre. “When you
Conestoga’s security depart- see the ECE, it means you’re
ment a morecomfortableplace almost done (the route),” said No membership fee
to go. Eichholz.
Willis, a former police officer The security tour ended at ^ Walk-ins & appointments
from Peel Region, is concen- the powerhouse. Open 7 days a week
trating on creating a more This course is done four
open and inviting community times a day, every day and PHOTOBYKAITLYNHEARD Weeknights 9:30pm
til
in the college. The goal is to year-round during the .after- Barb Eichholzchecksthe
make Conestoga acloser com- noon and night shifts. The woodworking buildingas one of 4 levels of tanning
matuenitya forcostmufdoernttasblaend acrned- —toruergcaardnlteaskseoofnweeatothtewrochoonudris- the mandatorystops on the $5 express tan - all day - every
approachable security depart- tions. route around campus. It’s day
ment. Security is open and func- walked fourtimes a day. D
Security is currently work- tional 24-hours-a-day, 365 Vitamin naturally
ing on ways to educate stu- days a year. working to keep the campus
dents oh crime and safety, Not only does the course safe. If you see a security 519-B2t-TiKS
keep the property safe, make show how safe the school is guard wandering the halls,
students feel comfortable, pro- but there are also dozens of remember his or her face.
taencstwesrtudaennyts’qupersotipoenrst.y “aWned psuesc.uritTyhecacmaemrearsasacraorsesmcoanmi-- Tahnedywaarnethteorematokkeeethpeymosuelsvaefse 525 Hespeler Road, Cambridge
just don’t want to be seen as tored from inside the office. visible, friendly and approach- (Beaver & Bulldog plaza)
thebad guys,” said Eichholz. With one- to two-hour walk- able.
While accompanying ing 4ours, security cameras The security services office
Eichholz for three hours on and constant radio contact, can be found on the second
Nov. 27, I realized how much the security department is floor in Room 2B10-6.
PHOTOBYKAITLYNHEARD
Somefaces ofthe securityteam. From left: Mike Mann, Jacqui Ducker, Christel Walsh and Barb
Eichholz.
NEWS
Page10 SPOKE
Monday,January5,2009
Radcliffe breaks free
from Harry Potter
Aries Libra
March 21 - September23 - December Boys released on DVD
April 19 October22
ByJESSICAO’DONNELL lage for holidays. It is there cial moments and how they
You need to take it easy this Your intuition is at a peak this where they learn that a vil- come to us so suddenly, leav-
week. It’s a good time to slow weekandyougetabigclueabout Breaking away from the lage couple will adopt one of ing us with experiences and
down withanyprojectsthatareon someoneclosetoyou.Youshould iconic role of Harry Potter, them. Although they were a memories that change us for-
yourmind,eveniftheyareincred- be able to proceed without wor- Daniel Radcliffe portrays “family,” they quickly turn on ever.
ibly stressful. ries from here on, Libra. Maps, anorphan and leaderof each other, turning their love This is a pleasant tale of
a small group of boys (Spit, for each other into animosity. coming of age and life’s many
Spark and Misty) known as While Spit, Spark and changes as well as a cinematic
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April 20-May 20 October23 - lage in Australia, Maps is meets a young girl, Lucy, and I give this movie 4 out of 5
llllll November21 faced with his first love (and falls in love. It is his first love stars.
subsequent, heartbreak) and and first sexual experience
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the value of one’s beliefs and
the value ofone’s beliefs how they shape our actions
and experiences as we stum-
IBS Sagittarius and howtheyshape our ble through life.
mm
May 21 -June 21 actions and experiences. It is a story of familial love
enduring through life’s tur-
fy^lf December21 moil and strife, and of enter-
ing a new stage in one’s life.
You needtotake some time out Nothing goes exactly as you’d The December Boys is a
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can take all day off for brain- much time worrying about it, month) are sent from their one faces in such transitions.
storming and planning, that’s though, youneedtojustrelax and orphanage to the seaside vil- It is also a tale of life’s spe-
even better. deal withthings as theyarise.
Cancer Capricorn Counsellor’s Corner - The Meaning of the Holidays
June 22 - July22 December22 -
January 19 Another holidayseason isjust around thecorner and with that comes a mixture of
,
excitement,anticipation,and sometimes dread. We maybe anticipatingthe spirit
Whether you are at school or You’vegotmoneyissuesonyour of the holiday season,abreak from school,and a time for familyget-togethersand
with friends, make sure you mind, Capricorn, because of holi-
watch what you say this week. day season spending. It’s a good minglingwith friends. However,thesefeelings may beforgottenas weremember
Slipsofthetonguearetooeasyto weektobudgetyourmoneybefore presentswecannotafford to buy, familyobligations we have to meet,or loved ones
let loose this week and you may youareinthenegative. whomwecannot visit. Familycelebrations canalsocause conflict,especially if
regret what you say. alcoholism isafactor. Ifyouareaninternational studentor ifyourfamily is in
another province orcountry,you may feel particularlyalone during the holidays.
Leo Aquarius Different peoplefollowdifferent ritualsat this time. During the holiday season,
July23 - August January 20 - the importantthing is thatyou find yourown meaningand your own fun. Depending
22 February 18 onyour religion,you may have spiritual beliefs or practices which are important to
you. You mayalso formyourown traditions orcreateyour own family network.
You are feeling the need to You are feeling great this week This holidayseason; make ita special timeforyourself. The following ideas may be
focus on the future right now, and your energy should help you agood starting place, oryou may have ideas of your own:
which is great; the present is come up with a bunch of great
pretty much accounted for. You ideas that are useful. Share them *make candles *go forwalks *-read a good book
may want to draw up a plan if with friends and see what hap- *do something self-nurturing *Bewith peopleyouwant tobe with
you’re feeling ambitious this pens. ¥make chocolatesor favouritecookies *give becauseyou want to
week.
*bealone whenyouwant to be *watcha favourite movie
^•celebrate whatever spiritual beliefs have meaning for you
Pisces
February 19 - If the holiday season isa particularly difficult time foryou, talk toa counsellor in
Counselling Services, 1A101, Student Centre Atrium.
March 20
*** HAPPY HOLIDAYS *** SEASON'S GREETINGS ***
Be open minded about what You need to let yourself relax
people say this week, Virgo. this week, no matterwhat kind of
Listen more intently when they insanity is going on around you.
say odd things. It’s one of those weeks when
you’re better off letting things
simmerforabituntilyoucanhan-
dlethem.
Louise Kaddour is a second-year
journalism student holding fate A Message from Counselling Services, 1A10J.
in the palm of her hand.
f.