Interrobang issue for January 16th, 2012

NEWS 2Volume 44 Issue No. 17 January 16, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Ryan Smith is in his first year ofRadio Broadcasting. “Therereally is no way to describe me,”he said. “I am far too ridiculousto be explained by meagerwords, so allow me to show youin interpretive dance!”1. Why are you here?I am here because radio has alwaysfascinated me. 2. What was your life-changingmoment?Going to Poland at seven years oldand seeing an entirely differentculture to my own and learningabout their beliefs and life. 3. What music are you currentlylistening to?A little bit of Prozzak, and a little

bit of Shinedown, never one genreI am tied down to. 4. What is the best piece ofadvice you’ve ever received?Don’t hide the things that embar-rass you, because it is those thingsthat make you who you really are.5. Who is your role model?My role model is my father, it’scliché, I know, but it’s true. I livedwith the man for 18 years and aftera while the guy warms up to you. 6. Where in the world have youtravelled?As directed earlier, I have gone toWarsaw in Poland. I went therebecause I got a starring role in amovie as a child.7. What was your first job?

Either that movie or as an usher atthe General Motors Centre inOshawa.8. What would your last mealbe?My last meal would be a potion ofinvincibility. 9. What makes you uneasy?When work piles up on me itmakes me uneasy to a degree ofinsanity... oh, and bears... bears arescary. 10. What is your passion?My passion is radio, of course. Thewhole world feels right when I amsitting behind that microphone.Do you want Fanshawe to know 10Things About You? Just head onover to fsu.ca/interrobang andclick on the 10 Things I KnowAbout You link at the top.

10 Things I Know About You...

Smith is on air behind mic

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Ryan Smith feels right at home when he’s behind the microphone.

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JANUARY EVENTS

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FREE Singer/ Songwriter Circle OBS – 8:00PM

WEDNESDAY 01-18FREE Acoustic Open Mic NightOBS – 9:00PM

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Rainbow Cinemas (in Citi Plaza) 7:00PM $3.50 STUDENTS | $5 GUESTS

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QUESTIONOF THE WEEK

Irma Neufeld“I drink a lot of water.”

Amelia Henry “I joined a gym with my friend, and I walk a lot.”

Ben Barak“I only ever eat stir fry at the Oasis. Also I have two dogs that I have to walk at least once a day.”

Hilary Pinheiro “Eat a salad! I just ate one with cranberry and cheese on it.”

Cassandra Sabino “I joined GoodLife Fitness (gym), and I go at least four times a week.”

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Fanshawe College’s St.Thomas/Elgin campus is celebrat-ing the generous private donationsthey recently received for theirnew program that will continue togrow Fanshawe’s reputation as aninnovative leader in the communi-ty. This money will supportFanshawe’s Renewable EnergiesTechnician program, providingstudents with both theoretical andpractical understandings of evolv-ing renewable energy technology,specifically focusing on systemsthat harness and generate solar,wind, biomass and geothermalenergy. The program will intro-duce general concepts in globalclimate change and energy conser-vation.

The Dorothy Palmer Estate andthe Alma College Foundationdonated a total of $500,000. “Thisis a very exciting programannouncement for the St.Thomas/Elgin Campus ofFanshawe College,” said HeatherJackson-Chapman, the Mayor ofSt. Thomas. “It will provideopportunities for workers dis-placed due to plant closures in theregion and will help us capitalizeon new energy technologies. Theinvestment from the DorothyPalmer Estate and the AlmaCollege Foundation will help tocreate a one-of-a-kind programthat will attract students in a grow-ing green energy field.”

Dorothy Palmer was born in1925 and lived and worked as ateacher in Elgin County up untilher death in June 2010. Her estatedonated $405,000 to Fanshawe

College. “We are proud to share inMrs. Palmer’s legacy by buildinga program that will provide oppor-tunities in St. Thomas, help createand respond to needs in the renew-able energy industry and ultimate-ly contribute to a healthier envi-ronment,” said Lane Trotter,Fanshawe’s Senior VicePresident, Academic. “Mrs.Palmer has left an inspiring giftfor all of us.”

Alma College was founded in1877 as a private school for girlsthat attracted students fromaround the world for 100 years. In1976, it was designated a provin-cial historical site but wasdestroyed in a fire in 2008. TheAlma College Foundation wasraising funds to rejuvenate thefacility before its main buildingwas destroyed, leaving the foun-dation looking for another worthycause to support.

The Alma College Foundation’sdedication to growing educationin the St. Thomas/Eglin region ledthem to make their donation toFanshawe College. “Through thisgift from the Alma College foun-dation we are creating a new pro-gram that will continue the finelegacy of education that wasimportant to Alma College and itsalumnae,” said CatherineFinlayson, the Executive Directorof the Fanshawe CollegeFoundation.

Andrew Gunn is both a Trusteeof the Estate of Dorothy Palmerand the President of the AlmaCollege Foundation. “With theestablishment of the RenewableEnergies Technician program atthe St. Thomas campus of

Fanshawe College, the opportuni-ty now exists for the City of St.Thomas to become recognized asa leading centre for the study ofrenewable energy in Ontario andindeed the whole country. As linksare fostered with partners in the

green energy industry, the eco-nomic benefit to our region shouldbe substantial,” he said. “I feelvery fortunate to have been able tosupport this project. It is trulyexciting to think of all the studentsfrom Elgin County and beyond

who will benefit from this innova-tive and distinctive program.”

This money will be used to pro-vide equipment and facilities forthe Renewable EnergiesTechnician program, which willbegin in September this year.

Private donations fund new Fanshawe programKIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ

INTERROBANG

If you’ve checked yourFanshaweOnline account in thepast week or so, you may havenoticed some big changes. Don’tworry – scattered around the cam-pus are FOL Ambassadors wearingbright red shirts, and it’s their job tohelp you navigate through the newfeatures of FOL.

Ambassadors will be near theOasis and in F building outside thebookstore every weekday untilJanuary 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“What we’re trying to do is raiseawareness and we’re trying to giveinformation to the students abouthow FOL can enhance their learn-ing opportunities, as well as toolsthat they might not have beenaware of previously,” explainedKatie Tregonning, an FOLAmbassador and CorporateCommunications and PublicRelations student. “With the newFOL being launched as well …things might be a little bit differentfrom what they’re used to, and (wewant to) get them familiar withwhat’s there.”

According to Kyle Stewart, anEducational Technologist forLearning Systems Services in theCollege, these upgrades have been

in the works for about six months.“There are a bunch of cool new fea-tures,” he said. FOL is now goingto send notifications to students’phones and email for events such asnews messages, upcoming duedates for assignments and replies toyour discussion board postings.

“The calendar tool has also shift-ed quite a bit,” Stewart continued.“It now allows you to pull the iCalfrom FanshaweOnline and importit into an external calendar –Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail – so thatway you have your FOL calendarin an external source. And itupdates, so if something changes, itwill update in the external calen-dar.”

Another update students willwant to know about it is the newfeature you can use to check yourwork for plagiarism. According toTregonning, you must self-registerfor a free course called TurnitinSubmissions Online Resource (todo so, click Self Registration on theFOL homepage and sign up for thecourse). Just drop your paper intothe dropbox, and it will go throughthe turnitin.com system to checkfor similarities to other papers andpublished works. “I know a lot ofstudents are really wary of tur-nitin.com, because they don’t real-

ly understand how it works on theprofessor’s end,” she said. “Whatthis does is it allows you to check itthrough the exact same programthat your professors uses, and thenmake any changes that you feel likeyou need to (make before submit-ting it).”

A few other features on the sitehave also been revamped, and FOLAmbassadors will be happy toexplain those as well.

And even if you’re already feel-ing comfortable with FOL, Stewartsaid it may be worth your time tochat with an FOL Ambassador.“(If) you have suggestions or feed-back that you want to offer, theseAmbassadors are also a really goodsource for you to talk to anotherstudent about what you like or dis-like about FOL.” The Ambassadorswill take the information and sug-gestions they receive from studentsand pass it along to Stewart.

After the program is over, youcan turn to FOL’s own Help fea-ture, located in the top right cornerof the website. As part of theupgrade, the Help section now fea-tures full videos to help guide youthrough any issue you mayencounter. If that doesn’t answeryour question, Stewart andTregonning suggested asking

friends, instructors, contacting theHelpdesk (519-452-4430 ext. 4357,[email protected] or roomE2030) or asking the always-help-ful Fanshawe Facebook page (face-book.com/FanshaweApplicants)for assistance.

This is the first time theAmbassador program has taken

place, and Stewart said he plans torun it in the future for the first twoto three weeks of each new Fall andWinter semester. If anyone is inter-ested in becoming an FOLAmbassador volunteer for the firstfew weeks of school in September,contact Stewart at [email protected].

Ambassadors helping students navigate the new FOLERIKA FAUSTINTERROBANG

CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST

Greg Denomme and Christine Hickey are two volunteers with theFanshaweOnline Ambassadors, a group of students teaching studentshow to use the new FOL system, which launched last week.

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As of January 5, post-secondarystudents in Ontario were able toapply to receive 30 per cent off oftheir tuition. Students who applynow will see this grant affect thissemester, lowering tuition by $800for university and college degreestudents and $365 for collegediploma and certificate programs.

The grant is a part of PremierDalton McGuinty’s provincial planto reduce the cost of tuition forOntario’s universities and colleges.“We’ve been working hard tomake a real difference in the cost

of tuition for undergraduate stu-dents and their families. This grantwill apply to this year’s winterterm and eligible students willenjoy the lowest tuition costs in thepast 10 years,” said Glen Murray,the Minister of Training, Collegesand Universities.

As of September 2012, the per-manent grant will apply to theentire school year’s tuition, total-ing $1,600 for degree program stu-dents and $730 for diploma andcertificate program students.

There are certain requirementsthat must be met by students beforethey can apply: students must have

graduated from high school withinthe past four years and their par-ents’ gross income must be below$160,000 annually. For studentswho receive OSAP, their applica-tion for this grant will be submittedautomatically.

According to the provincial gov-ernment, approximately 300,000students are currently eligible toreceive the 30 per cent tuitiongrant.

The deadline to apply for theJanuary 2012 semester is March31, 2012. For more information orto apply, visit tinyurl.com/ontario-tuitiongrant.

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Alcohol is, by far, the most socially acceptable and easiest drug to obtain.For that reason, it’s a popular choice among teens. Although it is illegalfor teens to purchase alcohol, they can often get it through their parent’sown liquor cabinets or older friends who purchase it for them.

The plans for Fanshawe’s first-ever Relay For Life in March areunderway, and organizers are stilllooking for volunteers to help out.

Relay For Life is a fundraisingevent for the Canadian CancerSociety. According to theCanadian Cancer Society’s web-site, “Relay is fun, fulfilling andyour participation gives strength toour mission to eradicate cancer.”

“I’ve lost a number of familymembers to cancer, and I’ve had acouple of friends with cancer,”said Adam Gourlay, the FanshaweStudent Union’s VP of Athleticsand Residence Life, who is organ-izing the Relay on campus. “Thisis a really great cause. It’s impor-tant for people to support theCanadian Cancer Society becauseit helps so many people.”

“We officially have our commit-

tee together and we do have a fewmore interested,” he said. “I’m notturning away any help; anyonewho wants to help is going to helpas long as they put forward theeffort.”

Gourlay said he is looking forvolunteers to help with the Relay,as well as events leading up to it.“If you come to me, I’ll find aplace for you,” he said. He alsoadded that he is looking for cancersurvivors to do a victory lap at theRelay.

To raise some funds in theweeks leading up to the relay, hehas the idea to sell roses on campusfor Valentine’s Day, as well as daf-fodils, the official flower of theRelay. All money raised at theseevents would go to the Relay ForLife.

Although the specific detailsabout the Relay For Life are in theworks, Gourlay divulged that the

date is set for March 25, and thathe is hoping to plan some themedlaps, as well as have Fanshawe’smascot, Freddie the Falcon, run alap or two. “We’re hoping for fun,”Gourlay laughed.

If you’re interested in participat-ing in the Relay itself, start gettingsome friends together. Each teamhas 10 people, and each team hasto raise at least $100 altogether.“Most of what we raise comesfrom teams,” explained Gourlay.“If you have a lot of teams at $100apiece, that’s quite a lot ofmoney.”

Between the events leading up toit and the Relay itself, Gourlay andhis team are hoping to raise$2,000.

To sign up to volunteer for thisamazing event, contact Gourlay [email protected]. Tolearn more about Relay For Life,visit relay.cancer.ca.

Help needed for Relay For LifeERIKA FAUSTINTERROBANG

The Centre for Addiction andMental Health (CAMH) recentlyreleased a report on the currenttrends of alcohol consumptionamong high school students. The2011 Ontario Student Drug Useand Health Survey shows datafrom 9,288 students, ranging fromgrades seven to 12.

The study showed that, amongthose surveyed, the percentage ofthose who are smoking cigarettesdropped to an all-time low of nineper cent. That number is downfrom 12 per cent in 2009. Thenumber of youth using cannabishas also decreased to 22 per cent,down from 26 per cent in 2009.

In the same vein, the reporteduse of most substances inquiredabout by the survey is down, how-ever, the instances of those whoreported symptoms of a substanceabuse problem is one in eight,with one-third of all reporteddrinkers engaging in hazardousactivities while drunk. The report-ed instances of being intoxicatedon at least one occasion by eitherdrugs or alcohol while attendingschool is one in six students.

The survey also showed thatunderage drinking remains anissue. Fifty-five per cent of thestudents surveyed, the vast major-ity of whom are under the legaldrinking age, reported consumingalcohol in the past year.Additionally, binge drinkingoccurs in 22 per cent of those sur-veyed.

According to the CAMH sur-vey, one in 10 students has causedharm to themselves or otherswhile under the influence of alco-hol. Driving while under the

influence continues to be a prob-lem with youth, as seven per centadmitted to driving under theinfluence of alcohol and 12 percent admitted to driving within anhour of using cannabis. One infour students also admitted to get-ting a ride from someone theyknew to be drunk.

Although the number ofimpaired drivers has dropped fivepercentage points since the previ-ous survey, the amount ofteenagers who still drink anddrive has some students very con-cerned. “It really scares me that somany people would drive afterdrinking,” said Rebecca Case, a24-year-old first-year GeneralArts student at Fanshawe.“Growing up, my parents alwaysreally enforced never drinkingand driving, or never getting in acar with a drunk driver. I lost agood friend to that when I wasyounger, so it’s always beensomething I would never considerdoing.”

For Fanshawe students, some ofthe problems don’t seem to begetting drastically worse here oncampus, according to BillMargrett, one of the Counsellorsin Counselling and AccessibilityServices at Fanshawe. “We (atCounselling and Accessibility)haven’t seen an increase in theinstances of students coming to usfor help with drinking … We haveseen an increase in the number ofstudents coming to see us to gethelp with problems relating todrug use,” said Margrett.

For more information aboutthese issues, visit camh.net orstop by Counselling andAccessibility Services in F2010.

Teen drinking stillan issue

ALISON MCGEEINTERROBANG

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Pick up nomination form before February 1stby 4pm in SC2001.

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We all know that London iscalled “The Forest City,” and weall know just as well that it’s for agood reason. You can’t turnaround in this city without seeingat least a handful of trees on allsides of you. But what manyLondoners and out-of-townersalike don’t realize is that there is acornucopia of nature that exists inthe city aside from the trees.

Beginning on January 17, a six-part lecture series entitled Naturein the City, which has run success-fully for the past six years, will beheld on Tuesday nights at theCentral Library downtown. Theseries is run by the Nature Londonfoundation and enlists qualifiedexperts to guide listeners throughthe various topics at hand.

Pat Tripp, a member of NatureLondon and one of the lead organ-izers of the series, gave someinsight into what she hoped atten-dees could take away from theexperience. “The idea behindNature in the City is to get peoplemore aware of their neighbours –their flora and fauna neighbours,”she said. “The plants, the animalsand the people, we all have to getalong. The better we know eachother, the easier it becomes to dothat.”

The series has seen a steadilyincreasing number of people

attending over the past few years.“Last year, we had over 200 peopleattend each talk,” explained Tripp.Even in the cold, dark days of win-ter, people are inclined to ventureout and learn more about theirenvironment. That is, according toTripp, “because we offer a brightspot in the middle of winter: a newhope for spring.”

“Ultimately I hope those whoattend can gain better appreciationof who and what is around us,” shesaid. So put on your snowsuit andhead on down to the library. You

never know what amazing thingsyou might learn.

Each lecture runs from 7:30 to8:30 p.m. at the Wolf PerformanceHall in the Central Library locatedat 251 Dundas St. Two hours offree validated parking through theCentral Library is included.Families with children over the ageof 10 are welcome, and admissionis free.

For more information aboutNature London and the Nature inthe City talks, visit mcilwraith.ca.

ALISON MCGEEINTERROBANG NATURE IN THE CITY LECTURE SCHEDULE

January 17The Wily Coyote: Is There One in Your

Neighbourhood?Increasingly, Londoners are spotting coyotes wellwithin municipal boundaries. Ben Hindmarsh of the Ministry ofNatural Resources explains how urban coyotes survive and providestips on how to reduce conflicts with these resourceful city dwellers.

January 24Landscaping with Native Plants: How to Make the SwitchAdapted to local conditions, native plants are the basis of healthy

ecosystems. Ben Porchuk of Landscape Native creates vibrant mini-meadows of native plants in urban settings. Learn to combine land-scape design and ecological principles through native plantings.

January 31Effects of Climate Change: What It Means for Local EcosystemsClimate, soil processes and plant health are intimately linked.

Warming conditions over winter can alter snow cover and soil frost.Hugh Henry of the UWO Biology Department examines how soils,plants and animals are affected by these changes.

February 7A River Runs Through It: The Thames River in LondonLondon is a river city. Its very existence is defined by the tributaries

and branches of the Thames that converge and flow through it. PatrickDonnelly, the City’s watershed specialist, presents the Thames and themany interconnections its waters have with our lives.

February 14Endearing Chickadees: Sociable, Adaptable and SuccessfulEveryone loves chickadees – cheery visitors to winter bird feeders.

But just how do they survive in the wild? Expect a few surprises asDavid Sherry of the UWO Psychology Department reveals how chick-adees find, store and retrieve food.

February 21Kains Woods Environmentally Significant Area: Forested

Terraces Sculpted by Glacial RiversBordering the Thames River in Byron, Kains Woods ESA possess-

es remarkable diversity. High bluffs, soaring eagles, steep ravines,hemlock groves, industrious beavers and ancient river terraces are buta sampling. Nature London’s Winifred Wake introduces this naturaljewel.

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OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 6

Volume 44 Issue No. 17 January 16, 2012 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

It is often pondered how much the outsideworld influences us: our decisions, our sens-es of self and that which we elect as ‘worthstriving for.’ Less often considered is howmuch each of us, as individuals, influencethe outside world – a concept denoted as“interconnectivity.”

Given today’s globalized and technology-driven marketplace, our connection todiverse human groups, from sea to sea, isundeniable. However, our imprint as aspecies does not merely end there. The airwe breathe out, the sustenance we consume,the habitats we build and even the energiesand moods we emit further influence allother forms of life inhabiting this planet wecall home. In other words, no creature orspecies lives in autonomous isolation(humans are no exception), and as we dis-cussed last week, life on earth is cyclical anddeeply intertwined.

Now let me make clear, my preface is notmeant to serve as an argument for environ-mentalism nor karma; I’m simply trying toestablish that the process of developing apsychologically mature mindset goesbeyond simply contemplating ‘the self.’ Onemust too learn his/her ‘position’ in the natu-ral world and how that position influencesother forms of life within his/her immediateAND/OR peripheral surroundings. In doingso, one is able to learn how to evaluate andreact to situations after a thorough andobjective investigation of multiple perspec-tives. In other words, a key to psychologicalmaturity is mastering the art of ‘being con-siderate.’

As psychology was borne from the amal-gamation of one part philosophy, it only

makes sense that we turn to the concept ofSartre’s existentialism this week, in order togain insight into the above outlined concept.

Though Sartre made no qualms about thefact that he was an atheist, ironically the cruxof his treatise can be summed up by theGolden Rule: “Do unto others as you wouldhave them do unto you” (Matthew 7:12,King James Bible). Specifically, becauseSartre did not believe a divine being wasultimately predetermining our actions aswell as our “essences,” he placed the onus onindividuals to act responsibility AND to takeresponsibility for how they act. More thanjust that, however, he felt that humans deter-mined their own morality through theirchoices, in that an individual’s participationin an activity symbolized their condonationof that same activity. In simpler terms, if Ichoose to be rude toward others, I have noright to be offended if I receive the sametreatment in return, as my original behaviourdetermined I considered it morally a-okay toact in this manner. To make reference to yetanother popular biblical verse, “You reapwhat you sow” (Galatians 6:7).

But as Developmental PsychologistLawrence Kohlberg points out in his MoralStages of Development, a true sense of per-sonal ethics and responsibility is not merelydefined by attempts to ‘play nice’ in order toavoid reprisal. Those who have accom-plished the highest stage in Kohlberg’smoral development scheme known asPostconventional Morality believe in adher-ing to an unwritten social contract that man-dates “working toward the benefit of all.” Ofcourse, this high aim is only possible if weall collectively agree on upholding the samevalues… Judging by our past and ongoingcultural clashes, I don’t see this happeningany time soon. HOWEVER, that does notgive you an excuse not to at least practisebasic human decency, which I’d like to pointout is transferrable (and appreciated) acrosshuman societies.

In her instructional hit, Using Your Values

to Raise Your Child to Be an Adult YouAdmire, Dr. Harriet Heath outlines the fol-lowing characteristics associated with“being considerate”:

1) having the ability to empathize and putyourself in “another’s shoes”

2) having the ability to predict how one’sactions will impact someone else andaccordingly modulate one’s behaviours, ifnecessary

and 3) understanding what is “kindly”behaviour in your society/culture

Importantly, Heath points out that one ofthe most profound ways humans of all ageslearn is through “modelling.” I hate to soundlike a broken record, but if you want othersto be considerate toward you, the first step islearning to partake in this behaviour your-self.

Before any of you start feeling as thoughI’m instructing you to carry the weight of theworld on your shoulders, I assure you thatnobody expects you to become the nextGandhi or Mother Teresa. The lesson here isNOT about trying to solve all of the world’s

problems or attempting to spread goodwillacross the globe (though I definitely applaudanyone with said ambition). What I’m tryingto impart is that beyond understanding your-self, what makes you tick and owning up toall of your strengths as well as faults, it’sessential to recognize how you affect others,moreover learn how you can maximize POS-ITIVE effects. Look. Listen. Learn. Live.

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Keeping in mind that this is the heathissue of the Interrobang, I thought I’d writesomething in tune with the theme. I had ini-tially thought about writing on the healthcare system in Canada, but given the factthat I’ve yet to fall sick in Canada (which isa good thing, I might add), I don’t havemuch to say on the system. Therefore, Ithought that I would write something on twoCanadian ‘delicacies’ that I’ve come acrossa few times during my four months here:poutine and back bacon. I use the word ‘del-icacies’ because I feel that too much of itcould turn us all into Homer Simpson!

Poutine was something that I was intro-duced to by my classmates at FanshaweCollege. One Tuesday afternoon during ourbreak, we stopped for lunch. Since everyonewent for poutine, so did I. In fact, it sur-prised all of my classmates who were pres-ent that it would be my first-ever plate ofpoutine. It turned out to be pretty good, totell you the truth. I’ve had it on several occa-sions now. Fried potato with cheese curdsand gravy? It certainly makes the Belgianinvention that came to be called french friesmore interesting. On the flip side, I’ve over-heard people cursing poutine, though I’veyet to come up with a suitable reason whythey do that. Jarrett Bellini, Video Producerfor CNN who covers comedy, has said that“Poutine is going to slowly (and deliciously)kill Canadians one at a time in a long nation-wide drum circle of exploding aortas.” Iwouldn’t differ too much from Jarrett’spoint of view. Death from an explodingaorta due to too much poutine consumptionprobably wouldn’t be all that bad.

Bacon: the name itself makes my mouth

water. I’ve been eating a lot of bacon frommy time in India. It seems a little strange,doesn’t it? A few of my friends and I used tofeel glad that we were Roman Catholic, thereason being that the religion didn’t classifyany meat as forbidden. This was unlikeIndia’s two major religions: Hinduism(which prohibited the consumption of beefas the cow is considered sacred) and Islam(which forbids consumption of pork). It ispretty sad that McDonald’s in India does notserve the Big Mac burger. The reason theydo so is the alleged ban on beef, but that isdiverting from my topic a little too much.

I’ve always loved bacon. From a youngage, bacon and eggs was a staple breakfastof mine. However, my decision to move toCanada introduced me to a different kind ofbacon: back bacon. For some reason, ittastes so much better than streaky bacon,

which is the prime cut of bacon available inIndia. I haven’t really been able to come to asuitable explanation why back bacon tastesbetter, but I hope to have an explanationsoon.

Food is something I’ve always loved.Even while on holiday in other countries, mymother and I were always game to samplelocal delicacies. That is something I’mthankful that my parents instilled in me. Toquote newspaper publisher James StuartKeate, “In any world menu, Canada must beconsidered the vichyssoise of nations – it’scold, half-French and difficult to stir.” Foodis something that brings people together,however fattening it may be. I’m glad I cancross poutine and back bacon off my list offoods to try: it does make me a little moreCanadian.

VICTOR KAISARINTERROBANG

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Poutine with bacon – a Canadian staple.

PSYCH YOUR MINDRose Cora Perry www.rosecoraperry.com

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Food à la Canada



Everyone is familiar with the nameStephen Harper, and the politically savvycan list a few more prominent politicians;however, the odds of any of these individu-als directly providing a service to you areslim to none. The more accessible politiciansaren’t nearly as well known, even thoughthey serve as advocates for the layman.

City councillors are some of the first peo-ple that you can contact when you needthem. They, or their staff, can provide infor-mation on what documents you need to trav-el, what kind of insurance you’ll need andjust about everything else you need to knowbefore booking that ticket. Councillors arevery active in the community, visitingschools, community sites and participatingin public forums. Councillor Matt Brownspoke at an Economics class here atFanshawe and encouraged students to takean interest in the political process. If you’reinterested (for some reason) in the annualoperating budget of London Transit, askyour councillor for details.

Councillors are voted in every four yearson a set date, with the last one being in 2010and the next one lined up for 2014. So in lieuof the “upcoming” election, here is the low-down on city councillors in London.

Before taxes, London councillors earn$39,132 per year. It isn’t a very lucrativeposition, which means the council is, gener-ally speaking, made up of political hopefulsor retired professionals. Just for informa-tion’s sake, Mayor Joe Fontana annuallybrings home $121,916. Council memberscan earn additional money for being mem-bers of agencies or committees, but only ifthat organization does not provide compen-sation. Some of the boards that have a citycouncillor on staff include London Transit,London Hydro, the Police Services Boardand the library board. A quick online searchcan tell you which councillor sits on whichboard. The benefit of this is that you’realways able to contact a councillor for moreinformation about these organizations andthe decisions they’re involved in making.

The responsibilities of a city councillorare extremely difficult to define becausethere isn’t a job description. The City ofLondon recognizes that the position of citycouncillor is one that requires significantlymore than a 40-hour commitment per week.Councillors are “on-call” for any eventoccurring in their riding or that could havean effect on their constituency.

When examining politics at a federallevel, it appears as though, beyond casting avote, citizens have no influence on the polit-ical agenda, yet at all times the purpose ofpoliticians is to represent the interests of thepeople who voted them into power. Becauseof the number of people voting on a federallevel, it’s virtually impossible for one personto have their voice heard. City councillorsare the voice of the people in their riding,and in a city like London, that means eachcouncillor represents roughly 21,000 people.If you have something to say, look no furtherthan tinyurl.com/ldncouncillors2012 for theperson to say it to.

Local politiciansmore importantthan you think

VICTOR DE JONGINTERROBANG

Last week, I suggested a number of NewYear’s Resolutions we might consider, onesthat are friendly towards friends, faith andthe future of our planet. This is the conclud-ing installment.

I will try to love what’s available locallyand avoid recreational travel. This is a toughone because I love to explore new things.But fossil fuel-driven travel is so destructiveto the environment that I have to start mak-ing changes.

This one could get complicated too, but Iwill think more about living close to myfamily and friends. They can be irritating attimes, but my heart tells me it’s a good thingto stay close. I’ll try to stay closer than Ihave been planning. I am told that this willbe far more useful than a high-paying careeror vacations in Orlando and, really, I thinkthat’s true.

I will try to take it easy on the health caresystem. This means finding a way to lookafter little things without going to the emer-gency room or the doctor. I’ll aim to learnwhen, on the one hand, I should go to thedoctor, and on the other, when I should stayhome, go to school or go to work.

Raising a family and always being therefor them – most days, that’s one of the lastthings on my mind. But it is said that havinga permanent marriage and giving two orthree children a great start in life is one ofthe greatest blessings around. It’s also diffi-cult, but so what? Really, what isn’t? And ifit weren’t difficult, how valuable would itactually be?

I will try to see God in everything andeveryone: in the kind word someone speaksto me; in the thrill of a sports or music event;in tonight’s darkness; in tomorrow morn-ing’s Americano; in the privilege of attend-

ing a first-rate community college; in theability and opportunity to read theInterrobang; in my parents; in me. And I willthank Him every hour for the incredible lifeI have. It’s a gift I didn’t earn.

I will check out some local churches tosee if I can be comfortable in one. “Attendthe church of your choice,” was a slogan inthe 1950s. Or it might have been the ’60s.It’s not important. Those decades are gone,but churches aren’t and reconnecting with

one I feel comfortable with is, I have heard,one of the best things I can do.

As much as possible, I will try to make orgrow what I need. No, I don’t mean that kindof growing. I mean growing food.

Finally, I will try to pray for good thingsfor other people. If I can’t pray, maybe I willjust try desiring the best for others. And,while I am at it, I will pray for some goodthings for me, too.

NOTES FROM DAY SEVENMICHAEL VEENEMA

New Year’s resolutions too

Dear Editor:Regarding the editorial cartoon in January

9, 2012 issue of Interrobang, Adele Greniercouldn’t be more correct. At the rate theplanet is going, and the ongoing disregardfor altering our consumption ways, I thinkSanta will need more than a bucket to bailthe water out of his North Pole workshop.

For those worried about the planet and cli-mate change, I urge you to visit DavidSuzuki’s website for more information atdavidsuzuki.org

Joe Borgious

Cartoon hits a nerve

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Marijuana use is on the rise in Canada,with 16.8 per cent of Canadians aged 15 to64 (just over 3.9 million people) admittingusing it in 2007, up from 7.4 per cent in1994. In 2004, 45.5 per cent of Canadianssaid they had tried marijuana at some pointin their lives. With such a significantincrease in marijuana use, it’s difficult tounderstand how the Canadian governmentcontinues to hinder the ability of sufferingCanadians access to medical cannabis.

Cannabis has been used for medical pur-poses dating back as far as 10,000 years ago,when it was used for treating pain and curinginsomnia. Up until 1883, cannabis hemp wasthe largest agricultural crop in the world, andwas used for fabric, paper, lighting oil andmedications. It wasn’t until early in the 20thcentury that cannabis started being seen as asubstance that should be vilified and madeillegal.

It is no wonder that, given the centuries ofmedicinal benefits cannabis has provided,Canadians with serious health issues areturning to the plant for aid. Medical cannabishelps people suffering from MultipleSclerosis, spinal cord injury, spinal cord dis-ease, cancer, HIV/AIDS, severe arthritis andepilepsy, to name a few. It is estimated bysome that cannabis can show positive bene-fits in over 200 different medical conditions.

According to Health Canada, in 2010,4,884 people held an Authorization toPossess dried marijuana card, and 3,576 peo-ple held a Personal-Use Production License,meaning they could legally grow theircannabis. Though medical exemptions arelegal and available to Canadians, the processwith which you obtain one can be quite com-plicated, making it difficult for those in needto even apply, let alone be approved for alicense. Many medical exemptees in Canadahave complained that they’ve had to see upto a dozen family doctors before finding onewho would sign their prescription.

After contacting a dozen or so cancerresearchers and doctors, I couldn’t find a sin-gle heath care professional who would speakto me about this subject. How is there stillsuch a stigma associated with marijuana,especially in a field that should, scientifical-ly, see its benefits?

One medical exemptee is 49-year-old PaulFalkner from Peterborough, Ontario. Falknerhad a lumbar spinal fusion in 1997, whendoctors placed four titanium screws in hisspine. Within months of his surgery, one ofthe Health Canada-approved titanium screwssnapped and left a broken piece embedded inhis vertebrae, resulting in extreme chronicpain. “There are days I can’t even move,”said Falkner. “I have taken numerous andcopious amounts of narcotics over the yearsto assist me with pain, and I find cannabis tobe the most helpful.”

Falkner’s fight to obtain a medical licensetook him six months, though the HealthCanada website claims there is an eight- to10-week turn over. Falkner also said he fearsthe new government regulations, callingthem “unconstitutional at best. (They are)taking our right to grow, so we will thenhave to go to a government run place toobtain our meds. I’m on a fixed income(because I’m on disability) and I’m not ableto afford the cannabis I am prescribed. If Igrow, I can,” he said. “I fear going to jail justbecause I want to feel better.”

Scientists have undeniably seen the bene-fits of cannabis for medicinal purposes, andhave developed a synthetic form ofTetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the main psy-choactive substance in cannabis) known asDronabinol, or Marinol. Medicinenet.comclaims that Marinol is used to reduce nauseaand vomiting associated with chemotherapy,as well as to treat the loss of appetite experi-enced by people with HIV/AIDS, and theside effects are quite similar to those of nat-ural cannabis. However, many people ques-tion whether or not a strictly controlled syn-thetic form of THC can have the same posi-

tive effects experienced with naturalcannabis.

In the documentary The Union: theBusiness Behind Getting High, Dr. JamesHudson, Professor Emeritus at theUniversity of British Columbia, Departmentof Pathology and Lab Medicine, discussedthe problem with synthetic forms of THC,such as Marinol: “It’s not the same as med-ical marijuana; it’s not a crude mixture ofthings and there’s no guarantee you’ll get thesame results.”

A major problem with marijuana as amedication is that a plant can’t be patentedand therefore pharmaceutical companiescan’t profit from it. “In the case of a synthet-ic compound, if it’s only an ingredient fromcannabis, they can formulate that as a drugand make a lot more money out of it,” saidHudson.

In June 2011, the Global Commission onDrug Policy released a report urging govern-

ments to end the war on drugs, claiming,“The global war on drugs has failed, withdevastating consequences for individualsand societies around the world.” The reporturged governments to end the “criminaliza-tion, marginalization and stigmatization ofpeople who use drugs but who do no harm toothers,” and to “offer health and treatmentservices to those in need.”

Even in Canada, according to the AngusReid Global Monitor, in 2008, 53 per cent ofCanadians supported the legalization of mar-ijuana. But this issue isn’t about legalizationor decriminalization; it is about making safe,alternative medication accessible for suffer-ing Canadians like Paul Falkner.Understandably, there are many concernssurrounding how this will be regulated, butthere is an undeniable group of Canadianswho don’t see cannabis as a drug, they see itas a required medication that greatlyimproves the quality of their lives.

KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZINTERROBANG

It’s the world’s fourth most important sta-ple food, comprising one to two per cent oftotal grocery sales and, due to its low prices,holds a special place in the hearts – or stom-achs – of ‘starving’ college students. But dowe really know the cost of bananas, beyondthe purchase price?

There is one, but we’re not paying it.From the beginning of the banana indus-

try, companies such as Dole and Chiquita(then the Standard and United FruitCompany) have exploited the labour ofimpoverished nations such as Costa Rica.Pesticides used on non-organic bananascaused sterility, respiratory illness andimpaired vision and nervous function amongcrop workers. Although use of the mosttoxic pesticides has been discontinued,questionable practices continue.

Chiquita’s Colombian subsidiaries paidoff paramilitary groups, such as theRevolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia(FARC) in exchange for employee protec-tion. Other sources of income for FARCcome principally through drug traffickingand ransom kidnappings. In 2003, the U.S.took a mass action lawsuit against Chiquitafor victims of paramilitary abuse violence.

And although Chiquita remains the onlymajor banana company to sign an agreementwith banana workers’ unions, this actionseems like an empty gesture designed to pla-cate concerned parties. When workers’ ben-efits and rights are compromised, companymanagement seems to ignore the issue,claim union representatives.

Some claim we can stomach the cost ofbananas to Third World nations by buyingfair trade. Although fair trade purchasers doaid a minority in developing nations in theshort term, this small group of educated con-

sumers may be only buying time for bananafarmers. Trade might produce the wealthnecessary to develop a nation, but thiswealth is useless without a national infra-structure to manage it. And a Westernemphasis on trade might fill up the coffersof wealthy syndicates while leaving the wal-lets of banana workers empty.

Deciding if or how to make a differencecan be a challenge, but we owe it to our-selves and our world to make an informeddecision. So, buy fair trade. Scrap thebananas and buy local produce to support aCanadian economy. Buy what you usuallydo and donate the savings for the educationof disadvantaged children. Or heck, saveyour tuition and just buy regular bananas.

If you can afford it. Are bananas toxic?Claims that non-organic bananas can

cause sterility date from reviewing pesticideuse in Costa Rica during the 1980s. Themost toxic of these pesticides, DBCP, hassince been discontinued. And the amount ofpesticide in a peeled banana isn’t enough tocause negative health effects.

In fact, bananas are a good source ofpotassium, which is essential to normal neu-romuscular activity and acid-base balance. Itis also an awesome source of vitamin B6, acoenzyme that helps our bodies createessential neurotransmitters like serotoninand dopamine. And contrary to causingsterility, Eastern news sites suggest that thisphallic fruit may actually live up to itsimage. Bananas contain the amino acids L-arginine and L-carnitine, which are impor-tant in the production of healthy sperm. Sogo bananas for breakfast!

Banana bustersCAROLYN SULLIVAN

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Squashing the stigma of medical cannabis



Dear Editor:I read this morning in the London Free

Press an article regarding the government’snew rebate that is supposedly going to helpstudents and families that are struggling, andI am shaken to my core with anger in realis-ing that I do not meet the eligibility criteria.

While criteria has been hard to find andthe details of this rebate are under-publi-cised, in talking with fellow classmates, Iknow that there are those in situations worsethan my own and I wish to speak on theirbehalf as well. The government’s collegeand university tuition rebate is to help thosewho have graduated high school within thelast four years and who have parents with acombined household income of $160,000 orless. Once again, the government is willingto help those more fortunate!

I am so full of rage that I am going to pub-licise the very intimate and embarrassingdetails of my personal life/financial struggle.While I am doing this, I know that I am onlyone voice to be heard, but I am representingmany Canadians who are on the same raft –we can’t afford boats! I also know that I amrepresenting only one brand of Canadian andthat there are several others in similar situa-tions needing the same assistance. I amashamed to say that Canada discriminates!

As a personal choice, I left home at theage of 15. I worked and dropped out of highschool at the end of grade 10. I then went tohairdressing school at the age of 16 andgraduated with my licence and went to workat this and that for several years, alwayschasing the ever elusive bigger dollar. When

I was 19, I started working in a factory andtaking part-time classes to complete mygrade 12 diploma. I also worked part-time asa hairstylist because the amount of insuranceI paid on my car, car loan, rent, etc. wasbarely coverable by my earnings in the fac-tory. I was determined and anxious to go toschool because many campaigns encourag-ing education promised me a better life. Andso, in 1999, at the age of 25, I went to col-lege for a year and found the confidence toproceed with university. Of course, in doingthis, I also had to apply for and use govern-ment loans, which at the end of my fouryears left me with an overwhelming debtload and what else??? NO JOB! My salva-tion in life has been my hairstyling licence. Ihave always been able to fall back on it forwork. In an attempt to make myself employ-able in a more lucrative field, I took a semes-ter of Human Resources, but was bored by itand started my own business. Luckily forme, I have always had a keen sense of entre-preneurship. I still always wished I couldreturn to school, but no, I had over $30,000in student loan debt and other debts. I had tofind work. So, like many Canadians, I foundopportunity in the United States and gavethat a whirl. I am pleased to say that myCanadian work experiences had provided mewith a better example of work ethics andmorals and so I returned to Canada after onlysix months. My return was in 2006. This pastsummer (2011), a segment of our govern-ment contacted me to say that they had norecord of my return to Canada in 2006although I have always been a diligent tax

filer! The resentment boiled within me,knowing that I am unable to attain gainfulemployment and our government lacks thecompetence to track its own citizens. Andnow I have to wait months for a reassess-ment of my 2005 income taxes because theyprocessed my return as though I were animmigrant. No doubt they owe me money orI would have heard from them by now! Uponmy return to Canada, the only jobs I couldfind were in sales. I hated every single one ofthem! I don’t like taking people’s moneywhen they aren’t getting what they paid for.I wish our government had the same consci-entiousness. For the first time in my life, atage 33, I was on unemployment and was eli-gible for a small business start-up programwith the government. And so, I started mycurrent hairstyling business in 2008 andhave been struggling with that to make endsmeet for the last three years. I struggled somuch that in early 2011, I had to file forbankruptcy. My debt load, lack of incomeand inability to find a second job forced meinto a corner where I felt I needed tochoose… bankruptcy or suicide. I chosebankruptcy because, for some reason, all ofthe struggle and all of the fight that I havefought wouldn’t be worth walking awayfrom. I love life and I want to live. I am notproud of filing for bankruptcy. I have beenan independent and responsible person all ofmy life, but I could not take on my financialwoes anymore. They had beat me into theground!

I have learned to live a cash life and I amdependent on every dollar I can get my

hands on. I have now gone back to school…AGAIN! And sirs and madams of the onesmaking the rules, I learned in university thatI could not buy Christmas gifts for my lovedones because it caused me greater debt, andso, no, I wasn’t out shopping or partying, Iwas working for a family member in myspare time throughout November andthrough the Christmas holiday season to earnmoney for my first semester’s tuition. I amno longer eligible for your loans that lead toyears and years of payments and life depri-vation and I no longer want them! You cankeep your loans. They are toxic to anyonestarting out in life.

However, you bring about a promise tohelp and then discriminate upon those whoshall behold this glorious gift. I bet even thehouseholds with a combined $160,000income had presents under their tree. I willbe filing an income of $25,000 this yearbefore taxes. When you’re done with me, Iwill no doubt owe you more money I don’thave. It sickens me that I make less than one-sixth of the criteria income and I am deemedineligible for the tuition grant that you sograciously want to give to those who I con-sider wealthy.

If anyone has extra work around theirhomes… painting, window washing… I willbe trying to earn money for the rest of myschooling since the government thinks Ialready have enough to get by and pay ourprovince’s ridiculous tuition fees.

Cassandra NadalinLaw Clerk ProgramFanshawe College

Hell hath no fury like a student denied

Many people do not realize that the strug-gles international students face starts at theairport itself. Fanshawe College has manyinternational students who come from vari-ous places and cultures. Mostly the studentsare from African and Asian countries.

Coming to Canada is a great achievementfor these students, but they face many chal-lenges over here. Financial, accommodationand language challenges are some of themajor concerns.

The search for accommodation starts wayback when they are in their home countries.International students do not know what therules and regulations of the new country are,and because of financial problems, they tryto get into a cheap place. But they do notrealize what problems they are getting into.They do not know whom to trust, and theymay end up trusting people they should havenever trusted.

Prateek Raj, an international student said,“I trusted one of my own community per-

son’s words and paid him $275 as rent, butafter three months I came to know that therent was just $200. I was also told that I amin the lease; (but I) never knew that for thelease we had to sign some papers. After threemonths, I came to know the truth that I wasnot in the lease and was suddenly asked toleave the house.”

Uchechi Alajemba-Udeagha, an Africanstudent, said, “I feel newcomers should asktheir landlords to explain lease to them ifthey really want to.”

Mariam Khan, a Fanshawe student fromIndia, also faced some difficulties in rentingan apartment. “Everyone else was payinglike $600 for (a two-bedroom apartment)and we paid $750 for one bedroom. I did nottake help from college people.” She added,“Don’t be in a hurry to take a place withoutchecking other options.”

Raj added that “Alisha helped me in theInternational Student office to look for anaccommodation, and I would advise thenewcomers should use their brains and opentheir eyes; don’t go on anyone’s words, even

if they are their own neighbours back in yourhome country.”

The newcomers do not understand whatthe importance of signing a lease is; some donot understand the value of their own signa-tures and give their valuable signatures onany piece of paper. They do not keep a pho-tocopy of the papers signed. These are someof the major blunders.

Fanshawe College provides a wonderfulprovision of a free stay at a motel for three

days and helps students to look for accom-modations. The purpose of this article is tospread the awareness that international stu-dents should not trust anyone except the col-lege authorities. The International office inE2025 is there to answer all questions inter-national students may have – do not be hesi-tant to ask questions. Before signing anypapers, check what you are signing, keep aphotocopy of those papers and do not takeany step in a rush.

SHIVANI DHAMIJAINTERROBANG

Even when you’ve been charged with acrime and committed some or all of the ele-ments of the offence, there may be alterna-tives to pleading guilty right away. You maybe able to have your charges diverted, mean-ing that you can avoid a finding of guilt or aconviction in exchange for some action onyour part. To help explain, here are threetypes of diversion programs offered inOntario.

1. Direct Accountability ProgramIf you’ve been charged with a non-serious

and non-violent crime, and you haven’toffended before, you may be able to apply to

participate in the Direct AccountabilityProgram. If the Crown approves you, thecharges will be withdrawn once you’ve com-pleted the program successfully, and youwill be left with no criminal record.Participating in Direct Accountability meansyou will have to accept responsibility for thecrime you’ve been charged with. This is notthe same as “guilt,” however, and no record-ing of guilt will be made on your record.Direct Accountability will usually involvecommunity service, and sometimes coun-selling and making an apology to a victim ofthe crime you’ve been charged with.

2. Mental Health DiversionIf a mental health condition led you to

committing a non-serious crime, you may beeligible for Mental Health Diversion. In cer-tain areas, such as in London, Ontario, yourcharge or charges will be dealt with in a spe-cialized therapeutic court. The court willthen direct you to undergo treatment and

counselling for your mental health issue,aimed at reducing the chance that you willcommit another crime. As long as medicalreports are positive, the Crown will refrainfrom prosecuting the charges against you.

3. Early Intervention ProgramIf you’ve been charged with domestic

assault, you may be eligible for the EarlyIntervention Program. Unlike the other twodiversion programs, successful participationwill result in you pleading guilty to the crimeyou’ve been charged with. However, youwill be sentenced to a conditional discharge,and in rare cases an absolute discharge,meaning that you will not be convicted of anoffence. To successfully complete this pro-gram, you will undergo counselling sessionsgeared towards making better decisions indomestic relationships. You will not qualifyfor Early Intervention if the assault wasmore than minor, if weapons were used, ifyou’ve been convicted of domestic assault

before, or if you have a history of assaultingyour partner.

This column provides legal informationonly and is produced by the students ofCommunity Legal Services and Pro BonoStudents Canada (UWO). The information isaccurate as of the date of publication. Lawschange frequently so we caution readersfrom relying on this information if some timehas passed since publication. If you needlegal advice please contact a lawyer, com-munity legal clinic, Justice Net at 1-866-919-3219 or the Lawyer Referral Service at1-900-565-4LRS. You can contactCommunity Legal Services to book anappointment to discuss your legal issue ormediation services. Please call us at 519-661-3352 with any inquires or to book anappointment.

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International students and their struggles

I write about random things alot. I write a lot about randomthings. Did you know that PeterGabriel is considered by many tobe the father of gated drumming?In session for his third solo album,Gabriel asked drummers PhilCollins and Jerry Marotta not touse any cymbals with their drumsets.

At one point during recording,engineers left the studio talkbackcircuit open — the way they canhear an artist in the live studioroom — while Collins was drum-ming and quickly hacked thesoundboard to record it. It firstappeared on Gabriel’s song“Intruder,” however Collins madeit famous with his lead debut single“In The Air Tonight.”

The proverb about necessitybeing the mother of invention hasnever been more true with rockmusic. Even just looking at gui-tarists, there have been too manyadvances in performance andrecording technology in the lastcentury to count. Take, for exam-ple, the invention of the electricguitar in the 1930s so that jazz gui-tarists could amplify their jams, orDave Davies of The Kinks slicinghis amp speakers with a razor tocreate distortion.

The oldest and most fundamen-tal ingredient in rock music, how-ever, is passion — something thatToronto band Topanga have inspades. The band — Stefan

Babcock and Steve Sladkowski onvocals and guitar, Nestor Chumakon bass and Zack Mykula onvocals and drums — is a four-piecerock group from Toronto. Youngboth in terms of age and also bandlongevity, they are every bit asrobust and memorable as the teenheartthrob from whom they adopt-ed their name.

Fast becoming known for theirhigh-energy sets, Topanga formedout of jams around August 2010and have been gaining momentumever since. The band wasted notime in recording their chemistry,and in fact their first gig together asa unit was their EP release show inJanuary 2011.

Despite what they may have yetto achieve in terms of their band’sage, they’ve made a clear andunmistakable impression in the lastyear on the Toronto music sceneand beyond, playing over 50 showsacross Ontario and Quebec andperforming festivals like CanadianMusic Week, NXNE and PopMontréal in 2011.

And while they are all individu-ally talented and technically sound,the most commanding details oftheir performances are in their highenergy and positive vibes. But youneedn’t take my word for it — thatdebut EP I mentioned is now andhas been available all along forfree download in exchange for aLike on their Facebook profile atfacebook.com/musicoftopanga.

“We’re all kind of shocked at thelast year,” frontman Babcock said.“Not to say we don’t take the bandseriously — because we absolutelydo — but we really didn’t expect tocare quite so much.”

Now in 2012, Topanga is show-ing no signs at all of stopping.

They’ve recently finished a month-long jaunt in-studio with mega-producer Jon Drew, who hasfamously produced brilliantalbums by Tokyo Police Club,Arkells, Fucked Up and more.

“He is magical,” Babcock saidbluntly, smiling. “He makes ussound like a real band ... we’rereally excited to share our newmusic with the world.”

The plan to do so is outlined atpresent in two stages: first,Topanga is planning a 7” release in

February before taking the road totour in March; and second, theband is preparing a full-lengthalbum to be released thereafter.While there are no datesannounced at this time to come toLondon, it’s a safe bet that it won’tbe long before they do.

For more information onTopanga, visit them online at musi-coftopanga.com and check themout on Twitter @topangamusic.Don’t forget that their debut EP,four excellent high-energy tunes,

the likes of which are sadly scarceon the scene these days, is avail-able for free download onFacebook.

And for more of the latest musicnews, views, downloads and more,follow this column on Twitter@FSU_Bobbyisms or on Tumblrat bobbyisms.com. To know whatFanshawe students are listening to,check out the MusicRecommendations thread here onour FSU social network. I’m out ofwords.

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Topanga is a high-energy band with four tunes that will get you grooving.

If you aren’t up on the latest inhouse and electronic music, youmay not already know thatacclaimed DJ/Producer ThomasGold is appearing in London at theCobra on January 20 in one of themost anticipated shows so far in2012.

Thomas Gold is a German-bornDJ that took the world by storm in2011, his CV reading like a who’s-who of the finest electronic artiststhe world over. Whether it was anoriginal track, a star-studded col-laboration or remix, it was difficultto hit the clubs last year withoutenjoying his work. Having forgeda reputation for the highest stan-dard in production, Gold is indemand by Swedish House Mafia,Axwell, Sander van Doorn andmany more.

Gold celebrated the close of2011 by offering a free downloadof his favourite tracks of the year,a mix that included some of hisoriginal productions and remixesalong with some of his personalfavourites from 2011. From hiswild mashups of Avicii and DavidGuetta to remixes of Lady Gagaand Adele, from reworkings ofSander van Doorn to originaltracks with Dirty South and more,the mix is as impressive and elec-

trifying as his live performances.The mix is available onSoundCloud at tinyurl.com/tgold-mix.

Yet despite the exceptionallybusy year behind him, Gold iskeeping the momentum strongwith the coming release of “EyesWide Open” with Dirty South onJanuary 23, as well as a remix ofHenrik B’s “Leave A Light On”due this spring. As if that weren’tenough, however, Gold’s own“Sing2Me” is also scheduled forwide release this spring on Axtone,a long time coming from its pre-miere by Swedish House Mafiawhen they took over BBC Radio 1back in September.

Among the finest on the elec-tronic music horizon, Gold’s per-formance promises to be an excel-lent night at Cobra London. A partof his 2012 US Kick-Off Tour, hisstop here in London is one amonghigh-profile gigs lined up inMiami, Boston, New York andmore.

Cobra London is located at 359Talbot St. downtown and has builta reputation with fans since open-ing in September. For more infor-mation, get in touch with Cobra onTwitter @cobralondon. Fans ofThomas Gold can visit him onlineat thomas-gold.com or follow onTwitter @thomasgold.

Thomas Gold shinesin London

BOBBY FOLEYINTERROBANG

BOBBYISMSBOBBY FOLEY

O, Lionheart! Let us hear you roar

Rapper Yo Gotti was locked andloaded to release his first studioalbum on January 10. After severalalbum delays, and over a decade ofreleasing a laundry list of independ-ent albums and mixtapes, theTennessee MC showcases his skillsin Live From the Kitchen, releasedby RCA Records.

Live From the Kitchen features alist of star-studded guest appear-ances, such as Rick Ross, WizKhalifa and Nick Minaj, amongothers. The record has a modest 11-track set, and although the produc-tion cast consists of several relative-ly unknown artists, they deliver bigin the beat department.

The album’s first single, “5 Star,”features Gucci Mane, Trina andNicki Minaj with a banger of a beatproduced by Hot Rod. Trina andMinaj deliver with seductive versesthat compliment Gotti’s hard style.Mane balances the sound with histraditional word slurring, sprinkledwith “Burr!” here and there, and is awelcome feature on the track.

In the second single “We CanGet It On,” Gotti explores hisromantic side, which generallyfails. The initial listen was followedby an acute headshake. It can be

concluded that the MC should stickto his artillery of brash statementsand gangster metaphors, and leavethe rap love songs for those whocan pull it off (see Lil’ Wayne,Drake). It was an honest attempt,but one that he should ultimatelyavoid.

In “Red, White & Blue,” Gottidrops his trademark “I am” sayingthroughout, which fans will quicklynotice. Jadakiss brings his usualmonster of a verse and Yo Gotti isequally hard. The song is prettyself-explanatory: Gotti representsthe United States of America with aboastful and ignorant swagger. Thetrack is produced by DrummaDrama and wins the favourite songhonour of the album. After listeningto these two together for the firsttime, Yo Gotti and Jadakiss are def-initely a duo that rap connoisseurslike myself would greatly appreci-ate, as the two combine theirSouthern and New York stylesquite nicely. Then again, one willbe hard-pressed not to like a song inwhich Jadakiss is featured.

Honourable mentions include“Testimony,” “Harder” and “GoGirl,” which feature Wiz Khalifa,Big Sean and Big K.R.I.T.

The production is on point, thelyrics are vintage Yo Gotti and theoverall impression is a well puttogether package that hardcore rapenthusiasts and Gotti fans willenjoy. Live From the Kitchen is adecent album, but it isn’t block-buster status. Gotti should stick torapping about the trap, rather thanenlightening his listeners about hislove interests.

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Vancouver band MarianasTrench has brought forth a greatconcept album Ever After thatweaves 12 songs together in agrand fairy tale. The band’s thirdalbum shows off a creative anddarkly artistic side, with one video(“Haven’t Had Enough”) beingcompared to a Tim Burton film,with lead singer Josh Ramsayvying for a sexy damsel in distress.

The four-member band includesRamsay (lead vocals, guitar), MattWebb (vocals, guitar), Mike Ayley(bass) and Ian Casselman (drums):a lethal combination of talent andpropulsion that has cementedMariana’s Trench with ChadKroeger’s (Nickelback’s front-man) label 604 Records.

Ever After is good. Radio sta-tions galore have picked up on

“Haven’t Had Enough” and “Truthor Dare.” The theme of the albumis a complicated love storybetween a prince and princess, andit keeps the excitement up, breath-ing life into the slightly less thanone hour of poppy punk rock.

If you are interested in more,note this: they are coming to theJohn Labatt Centre on February20, opening for Montreal’s SimplePlan and sharing the stage with AllTime Low (a Baltimore, Marylandband) and These Kids WearCrowns (another band formed inBritish Columbia).

There are those who complainthat mainstream rock doesn’t havethe allure that more “under theradar bands” deliver. Whether aband is considered “indie” or not,it is nice to come across aCanadian group that has a strongdelivery and a unique idea to mar-ket their album.

For more information, visit mar-ianastrench.net.

JAYMIN PROULXINTERROBANG

IT’S A WRAPSTUART GOODEN

Yo Gotti impresses in first studio album attempt

CREDIT: STARPULSE.COM

Marianas Trench latest release, Ever After, is music worth picking up.

A pop-punk fairytale

With the holiday season alldone, resolutions have arrived.One thing I find refreshing to dowith the New Year is clean ourlives up so we can start off fresh.This includes our closets, makeupand anything we recognize as amaterialistic part of our lives.

If you’re in fashion, you knowhow awful it can be to have to giveaway your clothes. We sometimeshold on to clothes because theyremind of us of an important some-thing, someone or event. My momalways asks me how often I wearsome of my clothes, and to be hon-est, there are things in my closetthat I have never worn out. It’s awaste to have things in our closetsthat we don’t wear, especially ifthey aren’t particularly special gar-ments. Our style changes and weneed to make room in our closetsfor new things.

I want you to go home and trythe following exercise. Turn allyour hangers the opposite wayfrom which you normally putthem. As you wear each garment,turn that hanger back the regularway. After, let’s say, two months,take the hangers that have not

changed direction and donatethose clothes.

With the start of the New Year,I feel as though we need to startfresh – not just how we dress, buthow we act. There are many easyways to reach out to the less fortu-nate, such as donating time, moneyor your old clothes.

This year, start with your closet.Take a look at all the things youhave, and ask yourself how the

things you don’t need could helpothers. Clothing is something sosimple, and yet some people stilldon’t have enough to keep them-selves warm. Someone will surelyappreciate your old clothes, andyou’ll know that you have donesomething good with them.

Enjoy the New Year andremember: helping others NEVERgoes out of fashion. NEVER.

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With the winter season here, many homeless will freeze to death withoutthe proper protection from the cold.


Many, many, many New Year’sresolutions focus on the body insome way or another. Whether thegoal targets trimmer thighs or atighter tummy, people across theglobe vow that this will be the yearthey will become gym rats andsnow bunnies and look good doingit. This is factual, as I have had thepleasure of frequenting gyms onboth sides of the Atlantic since thebeginning of 2012. Endless rowsof gals sweating it out, loggingendless kilometers on the treadmillare met with equally sweaty guys,grunting and beet-red in theweights room. I even missed mykickboxing class today, a class thatI have attended regularly since lastMay, due to overcrowding of whatcan certainly be only assumed tobe eager beaver newcomers withNew Year’s resolutions to get fit.

Slightly frustrated and eager tostay fit myself, my thoughts driftedto the fashion pack as I was log-ging my own kilometers on thetreadmill, my thoughts encouragedby Marie Claire’s January issuepropped up in front of me. Surely,I thought, even the eternally slimdesigners and models indulge in afew holiday treats over the festiveseason just like us mere mortals.Turns out, they do, and they haveimminently more glamorous actionplans for battling the bulge than theaverage Joe. Here’s a few fashiondarlings’ favourite ways to lose afew. *WARNING: DO NOTATTEMPT TO FOLLOW THESEAS THEY ARE DRASTIC ANDWERE MONITORED BY DOC-TORS (and probably an entireteam of specialists).*

Karl LagerfeldLeave it to good ol’ Mr.

Lagerfeld to lose 90 pounds andthen write a book about it. Ofcourse, the reason thin is in isdirectly related to the Kaiser him-self. While heavier, Lagerfeld oncepraised fuller figures, but aftershedding the weight, he instantlybecame an advocate for skinnymodels. Bashing anyone whobashes thin models, Lagerfeld said,

“These are fat mummies sittingwith their bags of crisps in front ofthe television, saying that thinmodels are ugly. No one wants tosee round women.” The restrictiveKarl Lagerfeld diet focuses on leanprotein and carbohydrates fromvegetables, and it is both low fatand low calorie. Avoiding refinedand fried foods was also a keycomponent to losing the weight.

Donatella VersaceWith a penchant for Marlboro

Reds (the strong variety) and ajam-packed schedule, Versaceworks through most lunches andsubsists on Diet Cokes and herbeloved cigarettes. Described asthe “fast-talking, chain-smoking”woman behind the Italian designhouse, Versace has admitted thatshe eats very little. Occasionallynibbling on white meat, vegetablesand pasta (hey, she’s Italian afterall), Versace lives like today is herlast day on Earth. Tanning withouta speck of SPF and smoking likeit’s going out of style, Versacekeeps her slim frame purely out ofvanity. No health-driven reasonskeep Versace slim, and her healthand vitality suffer from herlifestyle.

Victoria’s Secret modelsFamous for mega-hot bodies,

many of these models walk the cat-walk mere weeks after giving birthand look just as amazing as theydid pre-baby. It’s no secret thesebabes work for their bodies, admit-ting that it takes hard work anddedication to look that good.Heading to the gym directly aftergetting off a red-eye flight andexercising twice daily for hours isonly the start. One model statedthat any extra free minutes in herday are spent jumping rope.Hardcore exercise like capoeira,strength training and cardio are allalso a part of a VS model’s day. Asfor diet, the girls have a little moreleniency than couture house mod-els, as the Victoria Secret modelsare supposed to look healthy, notfrail. Avoiding sugar and whitebread and focusing on healthycarbs, vegetables, protein and abalanced, low-calorie diet are whatmost of these girls say they subsiston. If it’s gym time that makesthese girls look like that, I suspectI’ll be spending a lot more timecompeting with the New Year’sresolution fitness group!

How fashionistasget fit

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Donatella Versace showing off her less than healthy beach body.

Out with the old

FASHION WRITERAIMEE BROTHMAN

CHRISTINA KUBIWKALASHNIKFASHION WRITER

There’s a party on the weekend. You know you’ll be drinking, and how many calories that could add up to, so you

week before and cut back so you can “indulge” on Saturday night.

Sometimes on those nights, there’s binge drinking, subsequent bar food, feelings of guilt and purging.

circulated as a trend among college students due to the link between binge drinking and eating disorders, reported the Los Angeles Times.

This process may seem like the norm for college students, but that’s actually part of the problem, said Karen

Director of Hope’s Garden, a local support and resource centre for people dealing with eating disorders in London.

Partying and looking good for those parties is all part of the college culture, which is why this troubling behaviour

“It really speaks to the continuum of disordered eating,” said McGregor. At one end of the continuum is the clinical diagnosis of a

disorder. At the other end there are the “beginning thoughts,” such as

and obsession with body image. In between involves further behaviours that could lead to a diagnosis.

The actions relating to

that someone should

are on that continuum,” said McGregor.

It may seem okay to participate in this culture, but it’s harmful to you and your generation, where buying into this idea that you need to reduce calories and criticize your body is the norm, she added. Young people today are “doing these behaviours because it’s important how they look.”

“It’s the nature of what the students go through … it’s manifesting in the social scene.”

It’s important to keep an eye out for this kind of behaviour both in yourself

and in those around you.

distinguish between a night when someone gets so wasted they vomit,

or a night when they vomit because they feel guilty, it might help to look at their

behaviour during the week. Are they heading into the gym way more than normal? Not eating like they used to? Avoiding social situations to stay away from food? There may be other signs.

Meanwhile, change the way you view society’s messages. Rather than engage in this normalized culture of body-bashing, break the stereotypes. A report by Marion P. Olmsted and Traci McFarlane entitled “Women’s Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women” from Statistics Canada determined that “concerns with body image and chronic dieting are so common, they are statistically ‘normal’ for Canadian women.” It might be time

“Your generation is the generation to change it,” said McGregor.

For more information to or to

Garden at 519-434-7721 or visit online at hopesgarden.org.

Studies conducted across North America are revealing that the trials and strains experienced by students make them particularly susceptible to stress and depression.

The transition to post-secondary studies is an overwhelming one, considering the change inherent in your new surroundings and the fatigue that will set in as a result of your workload and schedule.

According to Dr. Darlene Elliott-Faust, a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist with a private practice in London, students beginning post-secondary study can be at risk for being overwhelmed by the adjustment and can slip into a spiral of negativity.

“You’re away from home, family and

isn’t really want I want to study,

well, I’m disappointing myself, I’m disappointing my family, my life is going to suck, what do I do now?’ It becomes totally depressive.”

by David Drum, a Professor of Education Psychology at the

polled indicated that they had at some point considered suicide.

The students, surveyed from some 70 schools in the United States, indicated that they had

the act of considering suicide – in at least one episode in their lives. Further, 15 per cent of the students surveyed indicated having seriously

had actually attempted to end their lives.

According to Statistics Canada, in

Canadians aged 15 to 24 lost to

cross Canada.In contrast to the general population, suicide is the second leading cause of death among students. According to Drum’s survey, “relief from emotional and physical pain” is the leading reason cited for the act, followed

with romantic relationships, school or academics or just a general desire to end their lives.

Elliott-Faust elaborated on the feeling, and described it as a kind of tunnel vision. “When someone is depressed, their thinking is very limited and it’s very hard to problem-solve or look at things from a different perspective.”

“Most people who attempt to kill themselves actually don’t want to die, they just want the

“Whether that problem is, ‘My life doesn’t seem to be going in a very good direction,’ or ‘Someone that I really care about doesn’t want to be with me anymore,’ it’s more to end what’s causing them terrible emotional pain.”

So how do you protect the people that you care about? What can you do for your friends to ensure they aren’t suffering these types of silent pain and sadness? A lot, according to Elliott-Faust.

“Let’s say you’ve got a friend who’s not hanging out with you anymore, and looks very unkempt and just says, ‘I can’t be bothered, I don’t want to do anything anymore,’” she said. “Go to their house, or

just make sure it’s quiet, that

there’s a place to talk

ended questions. ‘What’s going on? I’m worried.’”

Death, and especially suicide, is an intensely

for people to speak about. It’s important to create a sense of calm and privacy and invest the time it

takes into your friend. How many times have you been upset about something just to hear a friend say, “You know, you can talk to me anytime,” and then not come through on their word?

In many cases, you may have a perspective into your friend’s behaviour

have a unique ability to offer help where few might notice help is needed. So take the time you need to address your concerns, and keep in mind that you may have to push gently for a return of honesty.

And if you are truly concerned that your friend

may take steps to hurt him- or herself, don’t be afraid to be direct and speak about what’s on your

talking about suicide does not increase the likelihood that an individual will act on their suicidal feelings.

“There’s a tremendous release for all of us when we’re able to say that hidden thing and the other person can hear it,” concurred Elliott-Faust. “As a true friend, or as a true caring individual, just trust your gut feeling.”

“And the worst that can happen is that you’re wrong, and what you’ve communicated to that person is, ‘I care enough about you to make sure that you’re safe.’ And who doesn’t want to know that? What one of us doesn’t want to know that another person cares about us, or that our friends really care about us?”

If you would like to get help for a friend, or for yourself, there are resources available here in London to do so. Counselling and Accessibility Services on campus, located in F2010, has counselors on staff to assist in any situation where personal counselling may be needed. You can also reach them by phone at 519-452-4282.

For situations of a more urgent nature, contact the London Distress Centre

London Mental Health Crisis Service at 519-433-2023. Both numbers are available 24 hours and will offer guidance or aid in crisis. And if the situation demands, you can get help at an emergency room at

specialists are on hand, and admission into the hospital is available when needed.

Help for depression BOBBY FOLEY | INTERROBANG

Drunk rexia:JESSICA IRELAND | INTERROBANG

Between the omnipresent pizza and tantalizing chocolate bars and chips available at seemingly every corner, it’s no secret that it can be tough to make nutritious choices on campus.

But never fear, health food-seeking students! There

nutritious nosh on campus, and all it takes is a little willpower and knowledge.

If you’re looking for some really healthy grub, look no further than A building, home to Olive

dining restaurant, both catered by Fanshawe students.

Olive Oyle’s offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups and fresh fruits. “It’s (very easy) to make healthy choices there,” said Tracy Jones, Coordinator of the Food and Nutrition program at Fanshawe.

If you’re looking for something fancier, Saffron’s is the

place to go on campus. The menu is always changing, so there’s something for everyone. “We’ve been doing the best job we can to purchase fresh, local ingredients,” Jones said.

According to Jones, healthy eating means consuming two

servings of fruits and vegetables (around 1/2 cup chopped, or a whole apple or orange), two dairy

(one slice of bread or a half-cup of rice or pasta) every day. She encouraged students to follow the rule she has for her own children: eat at least one fruit or vegetable with every single meal.

“It’s good to bulk up your meals with vegetables because they’re

Wichtacz, who graduated from Fanshawe’s Culinary Management program in 2008 and its Food and Nutrition

Management program in 2010.

A very healthy wintertime meal choice is stew, said Jones. “As far as quality protein, the meat that they use for stew has a higher nutrient value than meats like steaks and ribs.” Stews also include potatoes and other vegetables, which will keep you feeling full for longer.

Brian Harness, Fanshawe Student Union Food Service Director, plans the menu at the Oasis and Out Back Shack in the Student Union building. He said the Oasis has plenty of choices for students who are looking to eat healthy because of the wide range of customizable items available.

“At the Oasis, everything is up to you,” he said. “Probably 98 per cent of everything in there could be made vegetarian,” including items at the salad bar, sandwich station and pasta and stir fry bar.

Wichtacz added that it’s important to make smart choices if you’re making the effort to eat healthy. “At the salad bar, always choose vinaigrette over creamy dressings. People assume if you’re eating a salad it’s healthy, but creamy, fatty dressings can add a lot of calories.”

“Instead of adding cheese, bacon and croutons, bulk your salad up with different vegetables and chickpeas, seeds and nuts for protein,” she continued. “That way it spices

It can be especially tough to eat healthy when it comes to snacks. Chips and chocolate bars are always good sellers, “but at the same time we try to balance it with some healthier options,” said Harness. The Oasis also sells plenty of nutritious snacks, including cheese, fresh fruit, fruit cups and yogurt parfaits with handmade granola.

and unsalted nuts for snacks will give you the energy and protein you need to stay alert for the whole day, added Wichtacz.

Along with snacks, some students may rely on coffee or energy drinks to keep them awake through those long classes. These drinks – as well as juice and pop – can contain a lot of sugar and calories. “Drinking your calories can be a big problem,” said Wichtacz. To reduce some calories, switch to milk instead of cream in your coffee, or drink it black. Better yet, skip the coffee altogether and choose an herbal or green tea, which will also wake you up and give you a burst of goodness at the same time. Another great choice is water – and if

you bring your own bottle to campus, it’s completely free!

healthy choices at the Out Back Shack, which serves bar-style food. “We’ve tried to work in a healthier concept by allowing (students) to substitute the fries that would typically come with everything,” Harness said. “They have the choice between wild rice, edamame (boiled soybeans), vegetables, French fries, sweet potato fries – which are a little better than regular fries.”

You may even be eating a little healthier at the Oasis and the Out Back Shack without

that there are some ‘stealth health’ items that have crept onto the menu and no one has been the wiser, including reduced sodium in gravies, reduced fat salad dressings and a campus-wide effort to eliminate trans fats from all food served in the restaurants.

Harness said some students have complained about a lack of healthy choices at the Student Union eateries. “If anybody wants to come in and ask me (about new menu items to carry), I will certainly look into bringing whatever they want in.”

If students have suggestions or things they’d like to see, head to the Oasis in the Student Union building and chat with Harness. You can also shoot off an email to [email protected] or leave a message on the FSU’s Facebook page: facebook.com/fanshawesu.

For more information about on-campus eateries, visit tinyurl.com/fanshawefood.

Here today, gone TomatoOne cup, chopped, raw

Full of: Vitamin C (38%), vitamin A (30%) and potassium (12%).

Tomatoes can be added to pasta sauce, chili, salsa,

thickly sliced for sandwich and hamburger toppings.

Fun with OnionsOne cup, sliced, raw

Full of: Vitamin C (12%) and

This tear-jerking vegetable is

roast it with some potatoes and carrots, top a hamburger or use as a topping on pizza. You can also add it to rice, quiche and pasta dishes.

Fakin’ your Bacon One ounce, approximately two slices, cooked

Full of: Protein (9%) with less fat and calories than pork bacon.

alternative to regular bacon – use it wherever you’d use bacon. Serve with eggs for breakfast, in a quiche, make a B.L.T.

use as bacon bits in a salad.

You’re grounded, Turkey!Four ounces, approximately one hamburger patty

Full of: Protein (42%), iron

and sodium than ground beef.

Ground turkey can be used in tacos, pasta sauce, casseroles, for hamburger patties and in chili – basically anywhere you would use ground beef.

What a shock-oli, it’s Broccoli! One cup, chopped

Full of: Vitamin C (131%),

vitamin A (12%), and a little calcium and iron.

Broccoli is tasty in tomato sauce, stir-fry, rice, quiche, salad, omelettes and more. You can also eat it on its own, dipped in some of your favourite salad dressing.

Red-y, set, Peppers! One cup, sliced

Full of: Vitamin C (291%), vitamin A (58%)

tomato sauce, stir-fry, rice, tacos, omelettes, quiche, pizza,

into a homemade burger patty, roasted with salt and pepper and

and added to tuna salad. They also make a great snack raw.

Egg-cellentOne large

Full of: Protein (12%), as well as some vitamin A (5%), iron (5%) and calcium (3%).

Use eggs as a source of protein in stir-fry, pad Thai, quiche, omelettes and more. Eggs are also great on their own, cooked in an endless number of ways.

Tuna up your mealOne can

Full of: Protein (79%), iron (14%), potassium (11%) and some calcium and vitamin A

Tuna makes a great casserole, tuna salad sandwich or as a topping on a fresh leafy salad. You can also eat it on its own with some whole-wheat crackers.

Fin-Garlic-in’ good!One clove

Full of: Flavour without adding sodium or fat (also has a little protein, calcium and vitamin C).

Add garlic to EVERYTHING! Tomato sauce, ground beef or turkey, hamburger patties, roasts, mashed potatoes and homemade salad dressing can

pinch (or 20) of garlic.

Healthy eating on campusERIKA FAUST | INTERROBANG

KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ & ERIKA FAUST | INTERROBANG

With late-night studying sessions crammed between weekend-long benders, healthy eating may not be at the forefront of students’ minds. But whether your weakness is pizza, tacos, burgers or pasta, there are many easy ways to incorporate healthy foods

Here is the nutritional value (numbers represent the per cent of daily recommended intake) of some fairly cheap foods that pack a nutritious punch and are easy to add to your daily meals. All nutritional information was collected from thecaloriecounter.com.

CHEAP & HEALTHY STAPLES

When she walks down the street, smiles and says “hello,” you couldn’t tell this young woman was a survivor of so many obstacles that she was ready to give up living all together. Sure, we can say this is not your ordinary tale of a young woman who became sick and had to be hospitalized, but when is it ever?

We give money to fund research on cancer, diabetes, asthma and more, but when it comes to schizophrenia and other mental health illnesses, those who suffer are often swept under the rug with the dust bunnies.

Quietly silenced. Quietly left alone.

Meredith (last name withheld to protect privacy) lived a life similar to many of her peers growing up. She had a normal childhood: she was happy and was involved with sports like gymnastics, swimming, volleyball and running. She loved the arts and was always very creative – “a common thread in my family,” she stated.

However, her father began showing signs of schizophrenia when she was young. He became very ill by the time she was nine. Meredith began developing

to paranoia. Regardless, it was manageable: she hid it well and suffered quietly, never knowing that the paralyzing fear she lived with daily was be a precursor for darker days to come.

Meredith began hearing voices, which said she was being watched by a colony in the sky. If she didn’t look

pretty or dress nicely, the voices wouldn’t leave her alone.

Meredith was very attractive

signs of someone struggling with hearing voices, which is a symptom of schizophrenia. She believed that she had to always “look perfect,” in her words, because if she didn’t shower more than twice a day or have

she would be punished by an outside force that talked to her at night and kept her awake.

She started the Fine Art program at Fanshawe in the 1990s. She did two years of schooling, took a year off to work and travel, and then went

that time, she enjoyed taking on big projects to push herself. She lived with roommates, had a cat, made great relationships and kept some old friends.

One day, when she was in bed and asked the voices to go away, they told her to cut herself “to let the voices out.” If she cut herself, they said, she would be free.

So she did. But fortunately, she realized what was happening and called 911. She was rushed to the hospital at South Street and stayed there for treatment.

After the treatment, she went on with her life. She held a full-time job, travelled to British Columbia on her own and eventually moved to Toronto, where she worked at an art gallery. She also continued to use her artistic background as a means of

art as ever-evolving. It’s been her canvas throughout her turbulence but also through her brightest moments. She

herself, however she feels, whenever she likes. “My art is much more free now: abstract, bright acrylics applied

thickly on canvas,” she said.

Today, Meredith takes an anti-

medication when she needs it, tries to live a balanced life

and tries to eliminate stress.

For others struggling with schizophrenia or any other mental illness, “Don’t be afraid to reach out,” she said. “I am

many people who are on board with me. Surround yourself with positive people and try to stay positive yourself. Try to keep active and remember that you are not your illness. This illness is just a part of your life, a small part. Do not let it take over!”

One of the key coping mechanisms she has learned is to ask for help when she needs it. She also relies on support from family and friends, as well as support workers who know how to help.

She challenges herself to keep busy, but healthily so, be creative and be with friends. She also tries to remain positive, a great quality that shows when you meet her!

When she’s not busy creating art, she’s working on websites, going for walks, going to the beach, visiting galleries and doing “you know, average stuff.”

Average? Hardly.

TOP 10MOVIESabout health & wellnessALISON GAZE | INTERROBANG

Health is an important aspect of life, and movies about health (or lack thereof) are an important and always entertaining aspect of cinema. In the spirit of healthy entertainment, here are the top ten movies about health and wellness.

Girl, Interrupted

chronicles the lives of a group of women who have been committed to a mental institution in the 1960s.

10.

PsychoThis Alfred Hitchcock thriller focuses on the Bates family, and their sick son Norman, who is completely mentally deranged.

9.

8.

A Beautiful MindBrilliant but solitary mathematician John Nash accepts work in the mysterious world of cryptography, and

delusional terrors stemming from his own unhealthy mind.

7.

Prozac NationBased on the memoir of

tells the story of a bright young Harvard student whose life quickly turns into a depressive existence of sex, booze and Prozac.

6.

The AviatorHoward Hughes was a brilliant man. He was also unwell. This dramatic telling of the highs and lows of Hughes’ career chronicles his descent into madness, mysophobia and reclusion.

5.

Supersize MeMorgan Spurlock tests the consequences of an all-McDonald’s diet with (not-so-)shocking results.

4.

SickoInfamous documentarian Michael Moore explores various health care systems and shines a light on some

American health care.

3.

M*A*S*H

group of men who have been drafted into the U.S. military during the Korean War, who also happen to be among the most talented surgeons in the medical world.

2.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s NestR. P. McMurphy is a convicted criminal who pleads insanity to escape serving time in

is institutionalized and must conform to the strict rules of Nurse Ratched in the asylum.

Survivingthe stormliving with schizophreniaJAYMIN PROULX | INTERROBANG

heat up with some hot yoga

MEDITATIONALISON MCGEE | INTERROBANG

Between classes, homework, exams, work, friends, parties and all the other pandemonium that college life can bring, you’re probably looking for a way to relax. If so, meditation might just be for you.

The art of meditation has a long history with an inception that is

do know that around the year 500 B.C., Buddhist teachers latched onto the concept and meditation quickly became an integral part of their way of life. Meditation spread over the centuries, but it wasn’t until relatively recently (over the last century or so) that meditation arrived full force into mainstream western society.

the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention as a way of increasing

having a quiet space, a comfortable posture, a focus of attention and an open attitude. In layman’s terms, meditation is, at its most basic level

although with training and guidance it can go much deeper than that.

Meditation is “about freeing the mind and connecting with your life,” said Guy, who works at the London Zen Centre, and it can also have numerous positive physical effects. According to the CDC, “It is not fully known what changes occur in the body during

can contribute to overall good health.

The London Zen Centre, located at 923 Waterloo St., offers Londoners a refuge from the craziness of modern life and a place to learn and practice the ancient art of meditation. The Centre features various morning and evening sessions including seated and walking meditations as well as tea and talks.

An Introduction to Zen workshop is offered once a month for those just beginning with meditation. The course is two and a half hours long and costs $45. The course teaches Zen meditation, walking meditation and zendo etiquette, and students receive a copy of the books Buddhism Plain and Simple and Meditation Now or Never, both by Steve Hagen,

a teacher at the London Zen Centre.

The London Zen Centre also offers a number of other courses such as Introduction to Buddhism, Dependent Arising and the Unlocatable Self,

Zen. The courses cost around $40 each.

So if you’re stressed out, worn down and looking for a way to get away for a while and chill out, or if you’re already calm, cool and collected but

meditation has a lot to offer even for

For more information, visit londonzencentre.org and cdc.gov.

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Downward dog. Child. Tree. Cat. Plank. I’m sure for many of you there is instant recognition that these are yoga poses. Some of you probably even practice yoga regularly. Maybe, you’re one of the lucky few who have discovered the amazing experience of Bikram or Moksha yoga.

Wondering what on earth Bikram and Moksha yoga are? These are the two popular forms of “hot yoga,” a series of yoga poses practiced in a room which is heated to between 38 and 42°C. There is a dedicated hot yoga studio right here in London:

a variety of classes every day from Monday through Saturday,

If you’ve always wondered about hot yoga, but are uncertain as to how to get started, Rob Thomaes, Co-Owner of and Instructor

at Moksha Yoga, offered some simple advice: “All you need is a yoga mat, a towel for the top of your mat and a large water bottle – that’s it!” The instructors will lead you through all the rest.

Hot yoga, like all other forms of yoga, offers you

from all the daily stresses of life, but a plethora

Thomaes, “but the main one is increasing range-of-motion in the body systems. We liken it to warming up a rubber band, allowing the band to stretch further and further.” In simple terms, practicing yoga in such high

which is great for improving your strength.

It’s not only your muscular strength that improves through the practice of hot yoga; Thomaes was certain to emphasize “the intensity of the heat also adds a challenge to your cardiovascular

not only sweating up a storm, but will get your heart pumping and your lungs working hard!

health. Before he began practicing hot yoga, Thomaes played football, baseball and wrestled. “As an athlete, I was riddled with injuries. I had too much muscle and bulk on my frame, and I

I was 20, and it’s mostly due to hot yoga.”

Thomaes offered one last piece of advice on how to make sure that you are dressed properly for the occasion. “Women usually wear an athletic tank or bra top and shorts or capris. Men usually wear just shorts or shorts and a t-shirt,” he said. ”Make sure your clothing is wicking and not cotton!”

So if you’re looking for a new way to get in

You may just fall in love with the practice!

For more information on Moksha Yoga in London, visit mokshayogalondon.com, call 519-850-8850 or stop by the studio today!

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Hot damn

THE HEART LINE

THE HEAD LINETHE LIFE LINE

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, you can never put too much emphasis on a good night of sleep. If this isn’t your

agree with that statement — you know that life and work in

demanding of your schedule.

The effects of sleep deprivation are serious and diminish mental performance, indicated Mark Mahowald, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. “One complete night of sleep deprivation is as impairing in simulated driving tests

blood-alcohol level.”

While you’re going to pull a few all-nighters duriny your time at school, it’s important

to return to scheduled sleep as soon as you can. Studies out of the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, P.A., show that sleep is no less important to the body than air, water and food.

According to KidsHealth.org, the body produces melatonin later at night for teens than it does for children or adults. Melatonin is the brain hormone that induces sleep, and it has a lot to do with one’s circadian rhythm (also known as the internal clock). Chances are, your body may just not feel tired until later at night.

Now that you’re in college, though, your body may be ready to change again. In time, the release of melatonin will happen earlier, and it will be far easier to get to sleep. So if

you’re one of those individuals who can’t fall asleep until 3 a.m., there’s good news coming your way, biologically.

Whether you stay up late every night or not doesn’t matter; truthfully speaking, your schedule is going to change and shift a lot for classes, sports, part-time jobs and the like. What does matter, though, is the quality of the sleep you get, and making each hour of sleep count. Keep sleep, and a couple of these points, in mind while considering your routine.

Try to get to sleep at the same time every night. Further, try to wake up at the same time every day, too. This goes a long way toward setting that internal clock and

preparing your body in such a routine will help you to get to a deeper sleep, faster.

before sleeping because your body will have built up adrenaline and hormones. For a more restful sleep,

three hours before sleep. It could even improve the quality of the sleep you get.

Avoid stimulants like sugar and caffeine. It really does make a difference, so it’s best to carve out a bit of a routine with these, too. Perhaps try to limit coffee or sodas to mealtimes, and drink water in the evening before bed.

Avoid bright lights before bed, but turn them on when you wake up. Light signals the brain and body that it’s time to be awake, so a lot of bright or light sources like

TVs or computer screens can work to keep you up when you want to unwind. Because you might share a dorm with someone, you might also want to consider a sleep mask. And earplugs.

Take only short naps, and avoid all-nighters when you can. Studies have shown

to 30 minutes at a time can actually leave you feeling groggy instead of rested, because your body slips into a deep sleep instead of a restorative one. All-nighters can have a profound effect on your overall health, too, especially your susceptibility to stress. If you keep regular sleeping habits, you will bounce back from them without too much trouble.

Palm reading is not for the faint of heart. It’s an art, and, with a little information, you can discover for yourself how to interpret the major lines, mounts and special markings.

“When I read palms, it’s what stands out to me, the energy

Judy Abbott, a Psychic living in London. “When I do a palm analysis, I focus more on absolutely everything: the coarseness of the skin, the

are placed on the hand.”

“The left palm is your past

and the right hand is where you are in your life right now and the future,” she continued. “It also indicates future lives that I pick up. Things that won’t happen in this lifetime, but you are preparing yourself for knowledge to come back and implement in a future life.”

Let’s start with the three major lines: the heart line, the head line and the life line.

THE HEART LINEHeart lines often end between

practical when it comes to relationships. They may keep some things to themselves and bottle up their emotions, but they usually make wonderful partners and kindred spirits.

Some heart lines may not

a line that reaches right up through the mount of Jupiter

and even higher standards.

The heart line may also end in a fork (or trident) just at the mount of Jupiter, which shows the person has a kind, sympathetic, understanding nature. If your partner has this, you are very lucky as he or she is a deeply loving person and the two of you are likely to have a happy life together.

Also, when all three lines on your palm are deep and if the heart line wraps itself around the mount of Mercury

shows a person who lives life fully, with purpose, passion and determination. These people have fun and work hard but also take time to smell the roses.

Most of us have a heart line that is separate from our life line, but there are a few who have the Simian line, a straight line that runs across the palm and joins the life line. People with a Simian line are often described as intense and put forth an equal amount of passion and diligence into their work and life. Thom Yorke (lead singer of Radiohead), Gavin Rossdale (lead singer of Bush) and Robert DeNiro (Actor) are three celebrities

Hillary Clinton is one of the few women who do.

“(Women with a Simian line) tend to have masculine qualities about them and

strengths,” said Abbott.

“They tend to be leaders and they are people who could be in positions of authority. People think of them as being hard-headed and not easily understood, but that’s the way some people have to be, depending on what they do for a living,”

THE HEAD LINEIf you start from the base of

way down, the head line is the second horizontal line. It can be straight and level or curved steeply towards the wrist. The head line is read from the beginning of the thumb side to its end on the opposite side of the palm.

A straight head line denotes a practical, logical and materialistic person. These people tend to think in straight lines, have a good amount of common sense and be down to earth in the way they think. Depending on how academic they are, their interests could include

science and technology.

A curved head line denotes a creative mind. Careers that deal with languages, the media and working with people would suit this person. They would also enjoy any subjects that come under the heading of arts: anything creative or artistic in nature.

People whose head line slopes very steeply down towards the opposite bottom corner of their palms tend to be over-imaginative. They may

of their imagination before it runs away. A steeply sloping

those who do outstanding artistic work, like painting

swings should be watched.

THE LIFE LINEMany people believe your life line depicts how long you will live, but it doesn’t. A short life line may suggest a turning point or a new beginning. On

the other hand, a long life line does not guarantee a long life: what’s important is the quality

quality of the life that is led. Deep lines tell a story of a person who is fully engaged and wishes to live life fully.

A life line’s arc can tell about the quality of a person’s life. If it’s formed into a good, wide

arc, reaching towards the centre of the palm, it shows a healthy life and a well-balanced attitude towards life. These people are strong,

with a happy-go-lucky spirit.

A life line can be attached to the head line, which indicates an introverted person, whereas a gap between the head line and heart line shows

“Even if you have a certain line or certain mark on your palm, it doesn’t mean you have to be that way,” said Abbott. “I read for a lot of people that have the ‘mark of a teacher’ (three or four lines coming down from fork on the mount of Mercury, below the

but they’re not teachers, but in some way, the work they do, relates to teaching.”

Abbott also stressed that the lines on your palm can change.

“One of the reasons why I like to read palms is that the lines can change. So something that can be destined can be

changed with our actions. If we don’t like something that’s about to come up in our life in the future, we can change it before it takes place by that knowledge … So word to the wise: be proactive with your life and will yourself to make wise choices and decisions that you will be proud of and you will live with fewer regrets!”

For more information about Abbott, visit her website judyabbott.ca. If you have questions about having your palm read, contact Abbott at [email protected] or 519-642-0103.

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College students have so much on their plates: balancing school work, possibly a part- or full-time job, family life and a social life – not to mention taking care of their mental and physical health – is a tough task for anybody. It’s no wonder that stress, anxiety and depression are common mental health issues found in people of this age group.

depression certainly go hand in hand with trying to face the number of changes that students go through: leaving home, having the pressures of academia, leaving their support systems with friends – so many changes all at once can

Dr. Barb Richardson, a local Psychologist.

“You’re undergoing a lot of changes and sometimes it’s hard to identify those changes about yourself,” she continued. “If you’re

starting to feel that the

or other symptoms are getting too great, call your contact people like parents or friends, but certainly get into professional help like the counselling centre at Fanshawe or some of those other resources.”

The staff in Counselling and Accessibility Services at Fanshawe, located in

25 to 30 per cent of the student population every year, according to Lois Wey, Manager of the department. The services offered there

students and there is no waiting list to get in.

“We just welcome people … they don’t have to talk about the symptoms or conditions; all of that sounds very medical,”

something’s troubling them, just come in and speak with someone.

out). We all have times when we feel sad and confused, when the world

is not treating us very well; it’s just helpful to

with someone about your very personal business.”

“People come for all different kinds of personal issues,” she continued. “It may be as simple as ‘Wow, I’m new to London, I’m feeling lonely, I’m a little homesick…’ to people who are having eating disorders, are at suicide risk, have mental health issues,

stress, challenges with their relationships and their roommate situation and people questioning if they’re in the right academic program.”

Wey added that the counsellors at Counselling and Accessibility Services can help students get to the root of whatever is causing feelings of

stress. “People will get what they need here. All of our counsellors are professionally trained

mental health counselling, personal counselling.” Every counsellor has at least a Master’s degree and real-world

placements, internships in counselling or through years in practice.

Counselling and Accessibility Services offers two different types of appointments. Students

can call or come in to schedule a 50-minute appointment, which can take place within the week. For matters that can’t wait, students may schedule a same-day appointment. “Every day we have 24 half-hour appointments that we

“They’re for students who are feeling that there’s an urgent need that they need to speak with someone that day.”

“We do work in what we would call a solution-focused model of counselling,” she

most students are well served in three or four appointments, but there would be some students who need more, and other students who would come and see us one time to talk something out.”

Counselling and Accessibility also offers assistance with school to people who have a permanent disability, whether it’s a mental health issue, vision or hearing impairment, a learning disability or something else. The supports these students receive may include peer tutoring, note-taking

in alternate formats, additional time for tests and more. “Students with disabilities

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Crisis Response Line: 519-433-2023 Phone service available 24/7

FANSHAWE’S COUNSELLING AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICESwww.fanshawec.ca/counselling 519-452-4282Room F2010 Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CONNECT PEER SUPPORT GROUPconnectformentalhealth.org [email protected] Dundas St.

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ICOPEU icopeu.com/fanshawe

LONDON REGIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONlrpa.ca List of psychologists in the city

still have to meet the same learning outcomes as any other student,” said Wey. “It’s not modifying the program, it’s simply accommodating their disability so they’re on

Another mental health resource that students

fanshawe), which can also be accessed through the student portal page on MyFanshawe. “iCopeU is a wonderful resource for students with any kind of mental health issues,” said Wey. The website offers resources and information for anyone struggling with a mental health issue or anyone who thinks their friend may be. The site also has games and a wealth of information in the form of a lib guide, which was put together by the Fanshawe Library staff.

“We’re really proud of it,” said Wey. “I think our biggest challenge is that sometimes people know they have a (problem) but they don’t really want to come in; they may feel that there’s a stigma or they don’t have time or they think about it at 2 a.m. when we’re closed, so at least they can get some good information online if they need something in a hurry.”

Fanshawe offers fantastic counselling resources, but there are many ways to get help off campus as well.

People who are having severe mental health problems can reach the London Mental Health Crisis Service at 519-433-2023. “That would be for people who need a quick evaluation about such things as suicidal thoughts or

Dr. Richardson. “If you call there or you call there on behalf of a friend, they can usually see you within 24 hours and evaluate that.”

“If you’re feeling suicidal or you think your friend is seriously having suicidal thoughts or actions, then you should call 911 or go immediately to the emergency room,” she added.

211 Ontario, created by the provincial government, is also a great resource to turn to. People who call 211 speak to a live person, who can empathize with their problems and provide solutions, linking callers to over

211ontario.ca website. The phone service is open 24/7, and is available in over 150 languages.

comfort in a weekly support group called Connect. The group meets every Thursday at the Central location of the London Public Library (251 Dundas St.). The group is led by people who have lived through mental illness, and anything shared

information, visit connectformentalhealth.org.

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There are a number of ingredients that we all have in homes that can be used to help us stay healthy, ranging from relieving a cough to increasing our general overall wellbeing. With help from a couple of home remedy blogs and websites (such as organicfacts.net and home-remedies-guide.blogspot.

solutions to keep you healthy. (Keep in mind these home remedies are not replacements for medications prescribed by your doctor; they are easy things you can do yourself for minor everyday issues.)

HONEY Not only is honey sweet and delicious, it also contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties. If you’re using honey for medical or health purposes, try to use a natural or raw type of honey, as many varieties of honey available at grocery stores are highly processed.

Internally: When put in hot tea or simply in warm water, the antibacterial properties of honey will kill the bacteria in your throat and soothe your sore throat at the same time, a perfect combination for someone with a cold.

Externally: The antiseptic element in honey can help cuts and burns heal faster, while creating a protective barrier between your wound and the dressing you put over it.

ALOE VERA This succulent plant is used most often for the treatment of sunburns, but it has the ability to help heal in many other ways. Aloe vera contains acemannan and anthraquinon,

Internally:Aloe vera gel and juice can either be purchased or scraped out of the stems of your own aloe vera plant. Anthroquinon is a compound that

Ingesting the gel or juice can

joints, and the acemannan compound in aloe vera is known to boost the immune system.

Externally:Traditionally, aloe vera is known to accelerate the healing of burns and cuts. When applied to certain areas of the body, aloe vera can

THYMEThe active ingredient in thyme, thymol, is most often used as an herb for cooking, but it is also used as an antiseptic in mouthwash and toothpaste and has been proven to reduce plaque and gingivitis. Thymol is also one of the main ingredients in alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

Internally: When made into a tea, thyme proves to be an effective

congestion and ease the cough associated with illnesses such as bronchitis. It is suggested that thyme also increases circulation, which can lessen menstrual cramps and help digestion.

Externally: Crush some thyme leaves and

put on a cloth as a poultice for pain. The antibacterial properties in thyme will help cuts and scrapes heal faster.

LEMONThis vitamin C-packed citrus fruit has a multi-purpose list of uses, such as removing

In the world of cosmetics, there is a vast number of products to solve any of your beauty needs; to make you glow, shimmer, shine, etc. All these products are supposed to make you beautiful, but have you ever taken a closer look to see exactly what it is that is making you more beautiful? You may be shocked to discover that some of the ingredients being used are not that beautiful at all. According to David Suzuki’s website (davidsuzuki.org), one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in beauty products are hazardous industry chemicals.

People will try to avoid these chemicals by sticking to “all natural” or “organic” cosmetics, but the truth is, some of those “organic” companies aren’t any safer than any other cosmetic company, and their products still contain things like synthetic chemicals and

After researching Certech

process for organic products, most of it is just a marketing scheme;

organic cosmetic can contain as little as 10 per cent organic ingredients by weight and volume.

Is there any way you can make sure your cosmetics are safe? The answer is a blurry one, as cosmetic companies are able to leave off certain ingredients that are considered to be trade secrets, such as those that are nanomaterials and any components of a fragrance. That being said, there is a list called the “Dirty Dozen” that compiles the top 12 ingredients to avoid when purchasing any beauty product. Here are a few major ones that should be avoided when purchasing cosmetics:

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole): a preservative that is an endocrine disruptor which can lead to cancer (usually found in moisturizers and makeup).

p-Phenylenediamine: a coal tar dye found in hair dyes that may be contaminated with

DEA (diethanolamine): an ingredient used in foaming products that can cause precancerous changes to the skin and liver.

Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: continuously release small amounts of formaldehyde, which could cause you to inhale this carcinogenetic ingredient.

Dibutyl Phthalate: an ingredient in nail polishes that is considered

that can cause cancer.

Petrolatum: a petroleum ingredient that can be contaminated to cause cancer; this may be found in lipsticks, hair care products and lip gloss.

Propylene glycol: an ingredient used to make creams penetrate deeper into the skin. Suspected

There are, of course, more ingredients that can potentially have hazardous effects, but these are the most common ones found in beauty products. Now this isn’t to say that all cosmetic

and harmful ingredients in their products, because a lot of beauty

helpful, especially when solving a skin/hair/nail condition. This is just supposed to educate you on the fact that not all beauty products contain beautiful ingredients and that you should always do your research before purchasing a new product.

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Internally: When ingested with warm water, lemon juice can reduce throat infections. The juice is also useful for relieving indigestion and can help break a fever by increasing perspiration. The high potassium levels in lemons can also help control high blood pressure.

Externally: Lemons contain a natural antiseptic and are known to reduce the burning sensation on skin. They also have the ability to reduce the formation of scars and relieve the pain of a bee sting.

MINTMenthol is found in many products such gum, candy, decongestant rubs and soothing muscle creams, so why not use real mint leaves to cure a handful of your ailments?

Internally: Mint leaves crushed in warm water and drunk as tea can help relieve stomachaches and cramping. The warm vapours that come from the tea as you drink it can help clear the sinuses, making mint tea good

Externally:

has been known to help soothe pain. A couple dabs of the oil on the forehead and under the nose can relieve pain from headaches and migraines.

FENNELFennel is used in a variety of ways for cooking, but many cultures have been eating fennel seeds for centuries

Internally:

chew on a few seeds to help with digestion. Fennel seeds are also known to reduce swelling in the stomach and facilitate the proper absorption of nutrients. Consuming fennel prior to and during menstruation can be helpful, as fennel is known to increase circulation and regulate the effects of estrogen, therefore reducing the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome.

HEATUsing heat to improve your health is one of the easiest things you can do. For everyday aches and pains, use a heating pad or hot compress to relieve sore muscles. The heat will increase circulation to injured areas helping muscles recover faster. To improve overall health (and hygiene), take a hot shower. This will help increase

your shower with cold water, which will rush all that blood back to your internal organs where your blood gets cleansed.

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You just had an awesome two-week vacation from the stresses ofschool and the start of the semesteris going smoothly – the last thingon your mind is post-graduationliving arrangements. It shouldn’tbe!

Now is the perfect time to startconsidering all of your options,giving yourself plenty of time tomake any necessary arrangements.The decision to move back in withyour parents or to get your ownplace is a big one, and it can beharder to make than you wouldthink. After the independence andfreedoms that come with collegeliving, it can be a real shock tomove back into the parental envi-ronment. It can be even morestressful in split families. It mighthave been understandable in highschool to bounce between yourmom and dad’s houses, but as anadult college grad, things are dif-ferent. It doesn’t matter how faryou’ve come living on your own,reverting back to living at homecan still stunt personal growth, butit certainly doesn’t have to.

College is the first crucial jump-ing board in our lives. It’s when wetake the most time to explore,develop and make decisions aboutwho and where we will be for therest of our lives. There is so muchto consider, including plenty ofthings you may not even think ofuntil it’s too late. To start thingsoff, take a thorough look at optionnumber one: moving back home.

Family relationshipsThey’re one of the most impor-

tant things to consider before mov-ing back home. Take into consider-ation any obvious problems youhave with your parents. Whatissues cause the most stress in yourrelationships? Financial, parentaldisapproval, differing valuesand/or opinions? Is there anythingthat needs to be changed in orderfor you and your parents to be ableto survive the living arrangements?Taking the time to really evaluatethe problems that have come up inthe past is the best way to preventproblems in the future.

Finances: If your parents areexpecting financial contribution,hammer out the details well inadvance and prepare for the unex-pected – what happens if you runinto hard financial times (e.g. jobloss) or if you can’t find a job? Ifyou have had arguments about jobhunting in the past, then work out aplan to show your parents inadvance. Make a timeline, a goallist – it doesn’t matter, as long asyou have something to show thatyou’re making an effort to makethings work.

Parental disapproval/differingvalues and opinions: This is virtu-

ally inevitable. Parents just don’tapprove of everything in their chil-dren’s lives; it’s a fact of life. Yourparents’ opinions about almostanything can be completely oppo-site of your own. Living with yourparents while you’re trying to fig-ure out life on your own can feelsuffocating. But whether we like toadmit it or not, our parents reallydo tend to give good advice. Thereisn’t much that we’re goingthrough or lesson we have to learnthat our parents haven’t already.They can see us making a mistakebefore we even realize somethingcould go wrong, and it’s never easyto accept the advance warning.That doesn’t mean there shouldn’tbe a limit, though; there’s a differ-ence between offering well-mean-ing advice and pushing personalpreferences. Establish boundaries– make sure that your parentsknow that you appreciate and arewilling to listen to any advice orsuggestions they have to offer, butthat you won’t necessarily followtheir every word. There really are alot of lessons that we have to learnon our own eventually. This bringsus to the fact that there is also a dif-ference between taking adviceabout important life issues, and let-ting your parents run every aspectof your life.

Expectations/ ground rulesRemember that balance is every-

thing. Both you and your parentsare going to have a (seemingly)long list of expectations andground rules, some of which aremost likely to contradict eachother. This is everybody’s chanceto show off their maturity andwork to agree on compromises ifnecessary. You need to be preparedto sacrifice complete freedom andregain some accountability. Your

parents aren’t going to want yousitting on the couch or sleeping inall day after graduation. Be readyfor frequent reminders and ques-tions about what’s going on in yourlife and what you’re gettingaccomplished.

Get your priorities in order andlet your family know what youneed to be able to make thingswork. Don’t be afraid to make itclear what drives you insane andmakes it hard to live there, as longas you’re mature about it. Let yourparents know what you would liketo see change and offer suggestionsrather than bickering about it.

Long term benefits/downfallsWhat can you realistically gain

from living at home? Take advan-tage of the situation and figure outhow much money you could saveby living at home, and how muchof a help that really could be in thelong run. Could you work on otherlife goals while you’re saving up?

On the other hand, are there anydisadvantages to living at homethat could leave you in a sticky sit-uation? For example, if you justcannot get along with one of yourparents no matter how hard youtry, could the move ruin that rela-tionship? Are the living arrange-ments suitable and secure; do youhave privacy and space; is there achance you may have to end upsharing space with another return-ing sibling in the future? Is thelocation suitable for launchingyour new career? Are there jobsavailable in the area?

Make sure you and your familyreally know what you would begetting into before you move backhome. After you have a pretty goodidea of what living at homeinvolves, it’s time to start taking alook at your other options.

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TABITHA MCCARLINTERROBANG

If you’re anything like me, assoon as winter hits, you get thatpesky cough that won’t seem toquit. There’s no denying thatwinter hit us hard this year, soI’m sure many of you are suffer-ing from the drastic change inweather. Over the years, I’ve col-lected a few remedies for the win-ter cough and cold that mighthelp with whatever is ailing youthis season.

Vicks Vapo RubP u t t i n g

Vicks brandvapour rub (orany vapourrub) on yourchest and backhelps to clearout any built-up mucus that

can cause the cough. Putting thevapour rub on the soles of yourfeet and putting on thick socksbefore bed can prevent you fromcoughing throughout the night,allowing you to sleep soundly.

Apple cider vinegarThe effects of apple cider vine-

gar are similar to those of thevapour rub but are a lot more fast-acting. Gargling with the vinegaror taking a drink of it diluted withwater will help to clear out anymucus, weakening the cough.I’ve also seen remedies callingfor equal parts apple cider vine-gar, lemon juice, honey and gin-ger, but I find that just straight-upvinegar is enough for me.

Cayenne powderThis remedy is for the braver

reader as it is obviously going toburn your mouth and throat, but itdoes help with sore throats andcolds. Mix just a tablespoon ofcayenne with a cup of warm

water and use it as a drink or justto gargle with – this will help dullthe pain of the sore throat.Adding cayenne powder to vari-ous foods can also act as a mildrelief.

OnionsOnions can be used in two

ways to help with a nasty cough,so your best bet is to cut an onionin half and use each section for adifferent purpose. Take one halfand peel it, then place it in a jar orbowl and put it beside your bed asyou sleep. Onions naturallyabsorb bacteria and will collectany of the germs in your roomthat cycle around throughout thenight. Once you wake up, theonion half will be black. Theother half can be eaten, as itoffers the same purpose. You caneither just eat chunks of onion ifyou can handle it or cut the onioninto large pieces and sprinklewith sugar. If you let it sit, thesugar will extract the syrup fromthe onion after an hour, whichyou can drink. This method has amilder taste, but offers the samerelief.

Olive oil and honeyI don’t mean to take them

together, but taking a small doseof either will help coat the throatand ease the tickle. Only a table-spoon of either once a day shouldbe enough to help. But both areharmless (if you’re not countingcalories), so you’re welcome totake as much as you wish.

So far, these remedies havebeen pretty reliable for stoppingwinter coughs and colds. Thesesolutions may give you somerelief from your symptoms, butit’s still important to get plenty ofrest and fluids. And chicken noo-dle soup never hurts, either.

When you’ve justhad enough ofthat winter cough

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War Horse (2011)

Steven Spielberg is inarguablyone of the best war film directors ofall time. He brought to the screenthe stories of Schindler’s List andSaving Private Ryan as well as pro-ducing the ultra-successful seriesBand of Brothers. Once again, theman proves that he can tell a pow-erful, beautiful story set amidst thechaos of war in War Horse.

War Horse follows the story ofJoey, a thoroughbred horse whodidn’t have a hope until wistfulfarmer, Ted Narracott, bought himfor a work horse. Ted’s teenagedson Albert quickly forms a strongbond with Joey and raises andtrains the horse himself. With theonset of the First World War, Tedbecomes desperate for money andsells Joey to the British Cavalry.From there, Joey embarks on a har-rowing journey to survive the war,aiding soldiers on both sides of thebattle at one time or another.Albert, meanwhile, embarks on hisown journey, enlisting in theBritish army and determinedlysearching to find his horse.

The cast of War Horse is a mixedbag of talented newcomers and vet-eran actors, and all shine brightly intheir roles. Taking on the hefty,powerful role of Albert is JeremyIrvine, the film’s notable newcom-er. Irvine plays Albert with suchpassion that it becomes impossibleto tell where the man stops and the

character begins. Irvine’s perform-ance will undoubtedly leave youmisty-eyed at least a handful oftimes throughout the film.

Peter Mullan and Emily Watson,both outstanding British actors intheir own rights, play Albert’s par-ents, Ted and Rosie Narracott.Mullan’s performance is stoic yettouching, and he brings to life oneof the film’s more complex charac-ters. Watson, as always, will makeyou laugh.

David Thewlis, who the youngergeneration will know as Lupinfrom Harry Potter, plays theNarracott’s nasty landlord Lyons,whose constant belittlement ofJoey and Albert only make youcheer them on even harder. TomHiddleston, from last year’s Thor,plays the role of Captain Nicholls,the man who originally takescharge of Joey.

French actor Niels Arestrupplays a grandfather trying to see hisorphaned granddaughter safelythrough the war and he unquestion-ably gives the audience the film’smost uplifting moment. CelineBuckins plays his sassy and cutegranddaughter.

Joey, of course, is played bymultiple horses, all of whom aregraceful, intelligent and beyondclever, bringing the heart of thestory to the viewer.

There isn’t one thing that makesWar Horse a great film, there aremany: the utter brutality of war isshown without restraint; the beautyand generosity of men; the courageof both man and beast; and thehope that, no matter the odds, youcan survive even the most desper-ate situations.

Although it is difficult to watchat times, War Horse is by far one ofthe most touching war films inrecent years. It is absolutely worthyour time to watch this one.

That’s why they call Spielberg great

Shark Night (2011)

I love fish. Whether I’m eatingthem in stick form (thank you,Captain High Liner) or watchingthem in films like The LittleMermaid or Deep Blue Sea, fishand other such sea creatures havealways given me great joy, in addi-tion to higher levels of mercury. SoI was absolutely delighted thisweek when my copy of the newlyreleased on home video film SharkNight arrived.

Shark Night tells the tale ofseven college students who take atrip to a secluded cottage. This isnever good news. Movies havetaught me that any time a group ofat least four 18 to 25 year oldsdecide to go on a trip together, theyalmost assuredly will die – espe-cially if they are really attractive.Such is the case with this group ofstudents including Sara (SaraPaxton of Aquamarine), Nick(Dustin Milligan of 90210) andBeth (Katharine McPhee of The

House Bunny), among others.What should have been a few

days of frivolity, and perhaps for-nicating, turns into a bloody disas-ter. Nature’s greatest menace, theshark, is present to ensure this willbe a weekend these youngsters willnever forget… assuming they livethrough it.

Unlike the over-the-top violenceexhibited in 2010’s Piranha, SharkNight is a more methodical film.Don’t get me wrong, there is bloodand gore – it is a film about sharks,after all – but it is done in a moresuspenseful manner, which leadsup to a thrilling finale… or shouldI say fin-ale?

I enjoyed many of the perform-ers in Shark Night, but two in par-ticular were standouts.

Joel David Moore portraysGordon and provides much of thecomic relief. Moore is quicklybecoming one of my favouriteactors. You might not know thename, but you have certainly seenhis work in such films asDodgeball: A True UnderdogStory, The Hottie and the Nottie,Grandma’s Boy and a little filmcalled Avatar. He also delivered aterrific comedic performance asHitler in one of last year’s hiddengems, Chillerama. I hope will beseeing more of Moore in the future.

While Moore provides thelaughs, Katharine McPhee pro-vides the sex appeal. Laughs, sex

and sharks, who could ask formore? McPhee was the first run-ner-up in the 2006 season ofAmerican Idol. While that programmay have a spotty record as far asproducing long-lasting musiccareers, many of the contestantshave delivered terrific performanc-es in films. Jennifer Hudson wonan Oscar for her work in

Dreamgirls. Kelly Clarkson wasdelightful in From Justin to Kelly.And who could ever forget ClayAiken in the title role of this sum-mer’s blockbuster Thor? WellMcPhee blows them all out of thewater. Whether she is belting out“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”on American Idol or desperatelytrying to not become a shark’s sup-

per, she exhibits a real star quality.There are plenty of fish in the

sea and just as many films aboutthem, yet Shark Night still standsout as a refreshing and originalfilm. I guarantee you will bethrilled to the gills during yourentire viewing of Shark Night.

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A weekend at a lake house in the Louisiana Gulf turns into a nightmare for seven vacationers, including Sara(Sara Paxton), as they are subjected to fresh-water shark attacks.

CREDIT: ANDREW COOPER

Steven Spielberg’s War Horse is a story that revolves around a young man named Albert (Jeremy Irvine) andhis horse, Joey, and how their bond is broken when Joey is sold to the cavalry and sent to the trenches ofWorld War One. Despite being too young to enlist, Albert heads to France to save his friend.

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Killer Elite (2011)

Action hero extraordinaire JasonStatham has made a living starringin over-the-top, adrenaline-fueledpictures such Crank and TheTransporter. Well, he’s back inanother action film, however thisone focuses more on character anda rather involved plot. Statham isteamed up with the impressive duo

of Robert DeNiro and Clive Owenin Killer Elite.

Danny (Statham) is a formerassassin who has left the businessafter a job gone wrong. He isenjoying a quiet life in theAustralian countryside with hisgirlfriend, Anne (YvonneStrahovski of Chuck). But justwhen he thought he was out, theypull him back in.

Statham’s mentor Hunter(DeNiro) has been captured by theformer king of the Arab state ofOman. Three of his sons werekilled by SAS (Special Air Service

of the British Army) during a con-flict, and he wants Danny to getthese agents to confess, and thenkill them. If he can accomplishthis, then Hunter will be freed.

So Danny rounds up his oldteam of mercenaries, and goes towork. Unfortunately, a group offormer SAS agents led by Spike(Clive Owen) catch wind of theiraspirations and intend to protecttheir own. This leads to a back andforth struggle between the two fac-tions, and in particular, Danny andSpike.

About halfway through my

viewing of Killer Elite, I started tofeel disappointed because it wasn’twhat I had expected. I had enjoyedStatham’s work in the Crank films,and loved Owen’s work in theequally ridiculous film Shoot ’EmUp. So I imagined that this filmwould be a mishmash of thosefilms, sort of a live-action cartoon.Once I got over my initial disap-pointment, I started to appreciatethe film for what it was, rather thandismissing it for what it wasn’t. Itis more akin to Statham’s criticallyacclaimed turn in The Bank Jobthan the rest of his filmography.

Killer Elite is a smart actionfilm… perhaps too smart for me. Ifelt like I should have been takingnotes about who wants to kill whoand why. It reminded me of TheBourne series of films, and alsoPrison Break, two otheraction/political intrigue vehicles. Ifyou enjoyed those series, than youwill also likely appreciate KillerElite. But if you go into this filmwanting to see Jason Statham safe-ly crash his motorcycle into an air-plane, well, you might not bepleased.

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Why splurge at the Stag Shopwhen there’s a ready source of erot-ica at your local library?

Yes, it’s true. Fanshawe Libraryis stacked with the raciest reads inthe history of English literature,ready to take home for your pleas-ure. And since smart is the newsexy, these sly old bestsellers canhelp you slip educated innuendointo any conversation. But if you’rea library virgin and don’t knowwhere to start, try Aristophanes’Lysistrata.

Why? Well, it’s a classic spin on‘Make love, not war.’ Written in413 B.C., during the PeloponnesianWar between the Athenians and theSpartans, it begins with all thechicks pissed off that the men aregone to war, leaving them to do thebabysitting. In retaliation,Lysistrata calls for a sex strike. Andassessing her girls’ assets, she can’tsee how it can go wrong:

Lysistrata: Welcome Lampito!Such lovely breasts to own!

Lampito: Ooh, your fingersassess them, you tickler, I feel asthough I were an altar victim.

You’ll forgive me if I don’t fol-low this conversation to its conclu-sion, but we don’t have time to fin-ish that here.

The old ladies get sent to take theAcropolis, under the assumption

that they’re too fragile to aid in anyother means, so naturally, they starta riot. The men try to smoke themout, and the old birds douse themwith chamber pots for their efforts.Talk about a cold shower.

When the magistrate tries toarrest them, the women stuff him ina dress – the equivalent of, say,dressing a constable in drag after hetries to break up a war protest. Butyou can’t fault the Greek men fortrying. By this point, they’re allvery frustrated (in more ways thanone) and run streaking through theagora, or public square, to try toentice the girls back. Very classy,boys. Did I mention their attempt to‘stand up’ for themselves?

Well, I guess that was one substi-tute for Viagra...

Unfortunately for Lysistrata, thegirls are almost as desperate for rec-onciliation, and start sneaking offfor sex under the excuse of preg-nancy, doing laundry and a fear ofowls (I’m sure you’ve heard thatone before). Luckily, the husbandof the local wino shows up beforethe men get desperate enough to tryeach other on for size:

Lysistrata: Who are you?Cinesias: I am Cinesias, son of

Penis.Lysistrata: Welcome, dear

friend. That glorious name of yoursis quite familiar in our ranks. Yourwife continually has it in hermouth.

Unfortunately for Cinesias, hiswife plays the cocktease until hesues for peace. Athens and Spartaare finally united by their mutualneeds, and the play cums to an end.

Beneath the crass comedy,though, there are more seriousissues. Historically, Aristophanesmay have been advocating for anend to the Peloponnesian War, andthe devastating infighting betweenGreek States that would end theirculture and leave it open for theRoman domination in the future.Following his lead, modern play-wrights such as Jason Tyne andJames Thomas have revised theplay to deal with issues of modernfeminism and grassroots initiativesfor peace.

The personal is the political.Both the misogynistic Aristophanesand the modern feminist quotedhere understood the intimate con-nection between individual andnation. Their philosophy is sugges-tive of our political and culturalmilieu, where sexual expression isseen to underline traditional or lib-eral bias, and is a litmus test fornational freedoms.

Lysistrata. Check it out. Did you know?- Dildos were in use during

Greek times, and were made out ofleather. The women were feelingthe effects of war on economy dur-ing Lysistrata when the Milesianexports to Athens were interrupted,and they couldn’t get masturbationkits.

- Forget Brazilian waxing.According to Lysistrata, Greekwomen plucked or burnt off their‘undergrowth.’

- One sexual position was appar-ently ‘lionness on a cheese grater.’Your guess is as good as mine forthis one.

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Grab your paint set, your cam-era, your tablet, your Sharpiesand your coloured pencils – it’stime for the Interrobang’s annualcover contest.

Students have the opportunityto cover the Interrobang’s Artissue, which hits the stands onJanuary 30, 2012. Entries are dueon January 18 at 2 p.m. in theFSU Publications office,SC1012.

You can draw, paint, take apicture, use Photoshop to designan image – the medium is up toyou! Images must be 10 inchesby 14 inches, and remember tobe aware of the newspaper’s fold– only the top half of the paper isdisplayed on stands. Put yourhigh-resolution image on a CDand submit it to the Publicationsoffice along with the submissionform, which can be found atfsu.ca/contest.

“It’s an opportunity to get yourname out there and build a port-folio for yourself,” said DarbyMousseau, Creative Director forthe Fanshawe Student Union'sPublications Office. It’s also agreat chance to gain some expo-sure – each week, thousands ofcopies of the Interrobang hit thestands on the six Fanshawe cam-puses across southwesternOntario.

The winner of the contest willreceive a $250 cash prize and aprofile story in the Art issue ofthe paper. The creator of thedesign that comes in second

place will receive $50 cash, andthird place will receive $25 cash.

You don’t have to be an artstudent to design the cover, youjust have to be creative! Createan eye-catching cover for the

newspaper, get your name outthere and maybe snag a littlecash while you’re at it.

For more information, visitfsu.ca/contest or email ErikaFaust at [email protected].

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New Year’s Eve is a time toreflect on the past and welcome inthe future. It is a time to say good-bye to the memories, fears and lostcommitments of yesterday andwelcome in the endless possibili-ties of tomorrow. We allow our-selves those final 10 seconds ofreflection before turning to thenext chapter, the clean slate thatawaits us in the New Year.

According to a GeneralNutrition Centres poll, three of thetop 10 most common New Year’sresolutions include spending moretime with family and friends, get-ting fit and quitting smoking. Ofthose who chose to get fit andhealthy in the New Year, the pollfound that 55 per cent of individu-als promised to eat healthier, 50per cent resolved to exercise moreand 38 per cent wanted to loseweight in the New Year.

Unfortunately, many of us donot realize that we are setting our-selves up for failure when wedecide to achieve these unattain-able goals. Fulfilling New Year’sresolutions can be difficult. This isespecially true when focusing a fit-ness-related New Year’s resolutionon your health, not your physicalappearance. Here are the top 10tips to help ensure that your healthand fitness resolutions will still bearound in March (and beyond).

1. Choose an attainable goal.Promise yourself to do one smallthing every day, and just like that,you will be on your way to achiev-ing your entire resolution.

2. Create a game plan. What isyour mission and how will youachieve it? Set out one task youwill complete each month to helpyou accomplish your goal. Perhapsin January, you will go to the gymonce a week, and then everymonth, add another day until youhave reached your goal of fourdays a week.

3. Ask your support system forencouragement. When you don’thave the motivation to push your-self to hit the gym, ask your friendsand family members to remind you

of your goals and encourage youalong the way.

4. Recruit a workout buddy.Ask your significant other or afriend to work out with you.Another great workout buddy?Your parents. Chances are theywould like to get fit and keep theirhealth up, too, and nothing beatstime with your kids as they growup.

5. #Besocial. Track and discussyour resolutions on the social net-working sites you belong to. Youmight be surprised to find out thatsomeone you follow has a similargoal, and just like that, you havefound another workout buddy!

6. Make a resolution to bal-ance your body type and self-image. Magazines and televisionshows create too much pressurearound what the perfect body toachieve is. Set a goal for YOU andno one else; your goal should bebased on your body type andimproving your confidence andself-esteem.

7. Take a holistic approach toyour health and wellness.Develop a plan that includes activ-ity, good nutrition and amental/spiritual component suchas doing yoga once a week to helpalleviate stress.

8. Limit your promises. Don’tspread yourself thin by making toomany promises. On average, only20 per cent of us keep our NewYear’s resolutions. Unfortunately,some of the biggest failures arefound in fitness resolutions. Pickthree things you will do in the NewYear and make those your focus.

9. Find your word. Now is thetime to use your favourite quote,song or word to motivate you.Choose yourself a Word of theYear and vow to keep that word asyour primary motivation as youmove forward in the New Year.

10. Have fun! Getting fit andeating healthy are supposed to befun! Dance, play a sport withfriends, try a new class at the gym.Take what you like to do and usethat to achieve your goal! No onesaid 2012 was a year to stick torunning on the treadmill. Trysomething new.

Words of Encouragement for2012: “Never be intimidated byyour challenges. No matter howtough they are, they will bow toyour destiny.” – E. B. Doka

Envy is considered one of theseven deadly sins as it leads to sus-picion, possessiveness and evenviolence. Although it has negativeconsequences, it’s a natural emo-tion people feel when they believetheir relationship is being threat-ened.

The green-eyed monster isn’texclusive to one gender: men andwomen both get jealous. We all, atone time in our lives, have beentaken over by that monster, buthow you let it control you helpsdetermine if it’s healthy or not.

It’s understandable to get upsetwhen you see your boyfriend orgirlfriend flirting with someoneelse. Even though most of us seeflirting as a harmless action, itdoesn’t mean we should do it infront of our significant others. Thiscould make anyone jealous, andgetting a little upset doesn’t meanyou are letting the monster get thebest of you.

Sometimes a little jealousy isgood for a relationship; it showsthat you have strong feelings forthat person. Guys and girls bothenjoy a tiny bit of jealousy in theirrelationship – it’s flattering – butwhen it becomes too much, it canbe detrimental. Jealousy can con-sume your thoughts, actions andtime, which can become danger-ous. Here are some signs that jeal-ousy has become unhealthy for youand your relationship.

When your partner tries tocontrol you. If your boyfriend orgirlfriend makes you stay at homebecause they are unable to go outwith you, it’s like they are claim-ing dominance over you. This hap-pens a lot in long distance relation-ships; they make you feel guilty forgoing out without them, andmaybe even imply that you musthave been dancing or went homewith some guy because youweren’t at home to pick up theirphone call. Even though this iscommon in some relationships, itdoesn’t mean this is healthy or nor-mal.

When you find yourself choos-ing your partner over yourfriends every time. If you findyourself losing friends becauseyou know spending time with theminstead of your partner will start anargument, this is not a good thing.No one should ever feel like theyhave to give up friendshipsbecause it makes someone elseuneasy. When you notice you’redeleting your friends off yourphone, BBM or Facebook just tomake someone else happy, it willonly lead to resentment.

When you can’t trust your sig-nificant other. When you are thejealous person in the relationship,it’s difficult when all your thoughtsand energy are spent on trying tofigure out if you can trust some-one. If you are one of those peoplewho reads your boyfriend’s textmessages or creeps his privatemessages on Facebook, you knowyou have gone too far. Obsessingabout things can be destructive to arelationship, and in the end youmight be so consumed with envythat you drive him or her away.

Many of us can admit that we havesnuck a peek a time or two at theirphone while they’re in the shower,but what are we really gainingfrom doing that? We are feedinginto our own insecurities, and oursignificant other becomes an outletfor that.

When I think of a relationshipthat I felt the most secure in, Itrusted him completely. I neverspent a single moment obsessingabout the girls he was talking to orwondering if he was cheating onme. Let me tell you, it was thenicest feeling in the world to onlythink about important things andenjoy the good times.

In a lot of my relationships, Inever felt that trust, and now Idon’t even like to think about allthe hours of my life I wasted tryingto figure out if he was with othergirls or not. Most of the time Iended up being right, but it wasn’thealthy at all. I should have endedthose relationships a lot sooner if Inever learned to really trust mysignificant other. I honestly feltlike this monster full of insecuritieswas controlling my life; it wasn’t agood feeling at all. If you can’ttrust the person, why are you withhim/her? It’s not worth the timeand energy it will cost you emo-tionally.

We all have experienced jeal-ousy in our relationships, but whenyou let it take over your life, it canbe harmful to you and the peoplearound you. We should all learn alesson from the legal system andbelieve that our significant other isinnocent until proven guilty. Ifthey are guilty, the evidence willsurface, however, it isn’t our job tobe the detective.

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Are you ready to launch yourcareer? If so, you may be inter-ested in participating in aninternship program. An intern-ship is defined as an extendedwork placement that allows youto gain career-related experienceduring or following the comple-tion of your formal education.Internships are a great way togain valuable work experience.And, as internships vary greatly,each has their own requirementsfor eligibility. They can be paidor unpaid and generally lastbetween three and 12 months.Two such programs for gradu-ates are the Ontario InternshipProgram and Career Edge.

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Eligible applicants must havegraduated from a recognized col-lege or university with a degreeor a diploma within the last twoyears – May 2010 to August

2012 – and be legally eligible towork in Canada. The programwill provide you with career-ori-ented experience in the OntarioPublic Service, on-the-job andclassroom training, support of amentor and a network of interns,and an annual salary startingranging from $43,300 to$50,000, depending on yourfocus area.

Information on the program isonline at tinyurl.com/OIP2012.Select “Internships and Co-ops”to find information on eligibilityrequirements and specialty areadescriptions. The OntarioInternship Program’s 2012 appli-cation period is open now. Onlyone application per candidate isaccepted.

Career Edge is a national, not-for-profit organization whosemandate is to enhance youthemployability. The program isaimed at graduates of college,university and high school whohave finished their education butwho lack career-related workexperience. By completing a six-, nine- or 12-month paid intern-ship in one of the program’s hostorganizations, the interns gainthe skills and experience theyneed to become more marketable

in the workplace. Participatinghost organizations offer internson-the-job learning, coachingfrom an experienced employeeand networking and trainingopportunities. At the same time,the host organizations benefit bygaining fresh ideas from bright,talented and committed gradu-ates.

There are three programsunder the Career Edge umbrella:Career Edge (internships forgraduates of all disciplines),Ability Edge (internships forgraduates with disabilities) andCareer Bridge (internships forinternational qualified profes-sionals). Visit careeredge.ca forinformation on how to apply anda listing of available positions.

Need help with your job search?Drop by the Career Services office inRoom D1063. Career Services staffare available to assist you on an indi-vidual basis. Visit the office toarrange an appointment with theconsultant for your program or call519-452-4294. For job listings visitfanshaweonline.ca orfanshawec.ca/careerservices. Jointhe Career Services Facebook groupat tinyurl.com/fanshawecareerser-vices.

Launching your careerCAREER CORNER Susan CoyneCareer ServicesConsultant Fanshawe Career Services

This is the second of a two-partarticle on repaying OSAP. In lastweek’s paper, I explained what isexpected of OSAP borrowers upongraduation, went over details ofrepayment terms and touchedbriefly on what you can do to con-tinue to make payments even ifyou’re having financial trouble.This week I’m going to expand onthat last topic by discussing therepayment assistance plan.

Put simply, the repayment assis-tance plan helps borrowers payback what they can reasonablyafford. It is available to borrowers

who are having a difficult timemaking the monthly payments ontheir OSAP debt. The way it worksis that if you apply and are accept-ed to the repayment assistanceplan, you will not have to makepayments exceeding 20 per cent ofyour household’s gross income.So, for example, if you earn $2,000monthly before taxes, the maxi-mum amount you would pay permonth is $400 (20 per cent of$2,000). If your spouse also makes$2,000, then it would be $800.

Twenty per cent is the maxi-mum, though. The monthly pay-ment under the repayment assis-tance plan is calculated based onyour outstanding debt, your house-hold size and your monthly grossincome. It’s possible that youmight not make any payments atall under the plan if your income isincredibly low.

You have to apply for the repay-ment assistance plan, as enrollmentisn’t automatic. The time youremain on the plan only lasts forsix months, too. Once those sixmonths are up and you feel youstill need repayment help, youhave to reapply for another sixmonths. You can do this for up to10 six-month periods (a total offive years).

These 10 six-month periods areknown as Stage I of the repaymentassistance plan. During these peri-ods, the federal government paysthe interest that is accumulating onthe debt that the borrower’s pay-ment does not cover. Most, if notall, of the borrower’s paymentgoes towards reducing the capital(the amount borrowed).

After a borrower has used up all10 of these six-month periods, theycan apply for Stage II of the repay-ment assistance plan (also, if youare still paying your loans 10 yearsafter leaving school, you may beeligible for Stage II). At this stage,the government will continue topay the interest, but will now paydown a portion of the capital. Yourpayments still go towards paying

down the capital. The goal is thatthe balance of the loan should bepaid off so that no student hasOSAP debt remaining 15 yearsafter leaving school.

The repayment assistance plan isan excellent way to avoid default-ing on your student loan and seemsto be a generous advantage overthat of bank student loans. On thecanlearn.ca website, there is arepayment assistance estimatorwhere you can punch in your num-bers and get an estimate of howmuch you’ll be paying per monthunder the repayment assistanceplan. Considering the current stateof the economy, particularly insouthwestern Ontario, if you feel

that understanding OSAP’sRepayment Assistance Plan issomething that will benefit you, Isuggest contacting OSAP for moreinfo to be clear about the terms ofthe repayment assistance plan.With all of these possible optionsfor repayment, you should doeverything possible to avoiddefaulting on your student loan.

For more information on therepayment assistance plan, go totinyurl.com/OSAPrap.

Jeremy Wall is studyingProfessional Financial Services atFanshawe College. He holds anHonour’s Bachelor of Arts from theUniversity of Western Ontario.

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The holidays are over and schoolis back in session. For those of you inlong distance relationships, this timeof year probably also means anotherseparation for you and your partner.

For myself, this is the most diffi-cult time. When my husband left forarmy training the first time around, itwas not even remotely close to easy.It was hard. I was sad. I will admitthat on more than one (okay, morethan five) occasions, I completely fellapart. I’ve been lucky enough tospend a large chunk of time this hol-iday season with my husband, butwith his return to training looming onthe horizon, as I’m sure a departureof a significant other is for many ofyou as well, I’m nervous. I’m nerv-ous about how bad it will be, howlonely I will feel and all those otherthings that upset me the first time.

In the spirit of starting off the newyear happily, here are my tips forhow to deal with another big separa-tion:

• Stay positive! This is paramount.You will never be able to deal, or tobe happy for that matter, if you can’tremain positive about the whole situ-ation. I know that realistically you,and I as well, will have tough days –

tough weeks, even – and that’s okay.But try to think positively and behappy as often as you can.

• Try to get back into your oldheadspace. I’m sure that right beforeyou saw your significant other againthat you had this whole being-on-your-own thing all figured out. Iknow I sure did! The good news isthat now you know that you can do it.All you have to do is try and get backinto that same frame of mind asquickly as possible. Return to yourold routines as soon as possible,whether that’s school, work or thethings that you did for yourself.

• Appreciate the time you havealone. Not even the perfect couplewants to spend 24/7 together, andyou probably spent close to that withyour partner while they were home.Now, let’s all be honest here, after awhile, didn’t they start to drive you alittle crazy? When they are goneagain, during those times when youare feeling down, remind yourself,“Hey, at least I don’t have to sharethe blankets with a cover hog” or“I’m so glad to be the only one incontrol of the TV remote!” It’s per-fectly normal for your partner’squirks to get on your nerves, and it’salso perfectly normal to enjoy nothaving to deal with them every day!

I hope these tips can help easeyour transition back into the dailygrind of the long distance relation-ship. Stay tuned for next week’s tips!

How to deal whenyou are apart again

LONG DISTANCE LOVEAlison [email protected]

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TALKING CASHJEREMY WALL


THE TONIGHT SHOWwith Jay Leno

The body that was found onQueen Elizabeth’s estate in Englandhas been identified, finally. See, ittakes a lot longer to identify bodiesin England, because as you know,there are no dental records.

An intruder broke into MikeTyson’s hotel room in Las Vegaswhile he was sleeping but got outbefore Tyson could get to him. Idon’t know what’s scarier. Havingsomeone breaking into your roomwhile you’re sleeping or breakinginto someone else’s room and find-ing out the guy is Mike Tyson.

Salt Lake City was voted thegayest city in America. Towhich San Francisco said,“What do we have to do?”

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CONAN with Conan O’Brien

They paid over $1 million to seal offthe hospital ward where Beyonce gavebirth. It seems extreme, but it was theonly way to keep out Uncle Kanye.

The defense department is tryingto find out who leaked informationto filmmakers making a movie aboutthe killing of Osama bin Laden.Even worse, the name of the movieis Harold and Kumar Kill Osama.

The British government has urgedits citizens to abstain from alcohol atleast two days a week. Or to make iteasier to remember, whenever theybrush their teeth.

Fidel Castro declared that a robotwould do a better job aspresident than BarackObama. After hearing this,Mitt Romney thanked Castrofor his endorsement.

LATE NIGHT with Jimmy Fallon

The national debt has reached $15trillion — the size of the entire U.S.economy. Yeah, I don’t wanna sayPresident Obama is out of solutionsfor the debt, but today he tried hand-ing it off to Tim Tebow.

President Obama met with theDallas Mavericks to congratulatethem on their 2011 NBAChampionship. While Joe Bidenmet with the Globetrotters to con-gratulate them on that episode ofScooby-Doo they did.

There’s a TV where you changethe channel by talking. I’m not sureit works. When I yelled“Crap!” during a footballgame, the TV put on JerseyShore.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE with Jimmy Kimmel

Jay-Z and Beyonce had a babynamed Blue Ivy. She is 7 pounds,reportedly happy, healthy, andalready nominated for six Grammysand a People’s Choice Award, socongratulations.

Kate Gosselin is giving her fans aunique opportunity to join her on acruise to the Caribbean. Beingtrapped at sea with Kate Gosselinand her kids doesn’t sound like avacation to me. It sounds like a pun-ishment from a Greek myth.

In New Hampshire, theRepublican primary election tookplace. New Hampshire voters gath-ered to decide whichmiddle-aged white guylooked best in a pair ofpleated Dockers.

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5. Extremely severe

10. Month (abbr.)

14. Commercial venture (infor-

mal)

15. Swiftly

16. Earnest appeal

17. Peel

18. Wigwam

19. CEO’s “Pronto!”

20. Slide unintentionally

21. Golf ball holder

22. Natives of ancient Cambodia

24. Monkeys

26. Unit of tire pressure (abbr.)

27. Collect

30. Fifth most commonly used

English word

31. Summarize

36. News agency (abbr.)

37. Boscs, for example

39. Marry secretly

40. Molten rick

42. Laundry machine

44. Foolish people

45. Gets ready for (informal)

47. Church recesses

49. Make lace

50. Throat infection (informal)

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52. Students

54. Global courier company

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56. Chess, for one

57. Stiff, sharp pointed projections

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61. Canadian province (abbr.)

62. Chooses

66. City in E. Romania

67. Having greater ability

69. Chess piece

70. Stiffly formal and precise

71. Unrestrained

72. Group of Zulu warriors

73. Mineral springs

74. Motorbike

75. Imitated

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3. Fairy-like being

4. Slab of floating frozen water (2

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6. Fencing swords

7. Back of the neck

8. High card

9. Alliaceous plants

10. Illegal email

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23. Employ

25. Liveliness (informal)

26. Sits for a photographer

27. Swallows hastily

28. Separated

29. Stream of water

30. First stomach of a ruminant

32. Elevated trains

33. Racoon-like animal

34. Greatly dismay

35. Nuisances

38. Mid-Eastern dwellers

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43. Fixed

46. Rotated quickly

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53. Industrial city in Illinois

55. Sacred song

56. Birds that make a gaggle

57. Waitress’s rewards

58. Angelic instrument

59. Denoting a visual disorder

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60. Edges

61. Abrupt hollow sound

63. Splendour

64. Small shark

65. Leave tire marks

68. Ghost’s greeting

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1. Women have a better sense ofsmell than men.

2. The human brain has the capac-ity to store everything that you expe-rience.

3. Sex burns about 360 caloriesper hour.

4. When you take a step, you areusing up to 200 mus-

cles.5. The largest

cell in the humanbody is the female egg

and the smallest is themale sperm.6. By weight, Bone is five

times stronger than steel.7. Fidgeting can burn about 350

calories a day.8. It is possible for you to survive

even after the removal of the spleen,the stomach, one kidney, one lung,75 per cent of the liver, 80 per cent ofthe intestines, and almost every

organ from the pelvic and groin area.9. Smokers get 10 times more

wrinkles than non-smokers.10. A human being loses an aver-

age of 40 to 100 strands of hair aday.

11. A person can live without foodfor about a month, but only about aweek without water.

12. One or two alcohol drinks aday can be anti-inflammatory.

13. Gin is a mild diuretic whichhelps the body get rid of excessivefluid. Thus, it can reduce problemssuch as menstrual bloating.

14. It has been shown that caffeinecauses headaches when stopped sud-denly and can cause morningheadaches that are relieved by a doseof caffeine.

15. The levels of two stress hor-mones, cortisol and epinephrinewhich suppress the body’s immunesystem, will actually drop after adose of laughter.

16. Having sex can make awoman look younger and moreattractive due to the release of estro-gen and collagen.

17. The skin on your lips is 200times more sensitive than your fin-gertips.

18. Due to the angle at which theoptic nerve enters the brain, staringat a blue surface during sex greatlyincreases the intensity of orgasms.

19. According to a 1950s survey,75 per cent of men ejaculate withintwo minutes of penetration.

20. Dieters who sleep more takeoff more fat that those who sleepless.

21. Wearing headphones for anhour increases the bacteria in yourear 700 times.

22. Dentists have recommendedthat a toothbrush be kept at least sixfeet away from a toilet to avoid air-borne particles resulting from theflush.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)Tally up your good deeds before

sinking any lower. You’ve made abig difference, and there’s stillmuch to be done. Dust off that oldpositive attitude, because you’llsoon be needing it again.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)Keep your fun meaningful by

knowing when to quit. Partnersunderstand one another withoutany wasted words. Someone whothinks that you’re just another pret-ty face obviously has no idea ofyour true skills.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)Gemini must be fair to everyone.

You may be the decision maker,but others appreciate being kept inthe loop. The days of shortage andrationing are coming to an end.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)Your circle shrinks, excluding

those who once stood on the outeredge. With luck, your noble pur-pose should be apology enough.Offer hospitality even if you can’tbe there to administer it personally.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)Share any surplus that you have.

Good vibes are for spreadingaround rather than keeping. Heavyclouds drift away. Friends andloved ones make a big difference.

Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22)Even Virgo has to admit that

chaos can sometimes be beautiful.Try to fully experience a new thingbefore you label it. Venus invadesyour life with a loving uproar.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)Maybe you’ve changed, or

maybe the world has tilted in adifferent way. No matter what, thegood times are returning. Byweeks end, you’ll be in full con-trol again.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)Don’t be surprised if someone

complains about how controllingyou are. Mastery of the knownuniverse makes you famous, if notpopular. Address your weaknessbefore a rival exploits it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)Sagittarius is happy to be use-

ful. Others can find things to dowith the resources that you’vebeen sitting on for no good reason.Don’t worry - borrowed items willcome back to you when you’reready for them.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)Be proud of your diligence and

efficiency. Reward yourself laterthis week with something that’sgood for your soul.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)Does your face hurt from

frowning? Listen to the increas-ingly urgent demands of yourbody. Back away from your prob-lems and have a rest. You maysoon find that it isn’t as bad as youfirst thought.

Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20)You sense that someone is pass-

ing judgment on you. By lateweek, the pressure is off. It maybe awhile before you’re calledupon to perform again, but beready just in case.

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Sweet treat that won’tdestroy your diet

When January rolls around, NewYear’s resolutions usually lead tomajor dieting. But that doesn’tmean that you have to go withoutthe sweet stuff that everyonecraves. These meringues will kickyour sugar craving and won’tderail your diet. This recipe makes12 to 16 meringues. You’ll need:

• zest from 2 oranges• 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. slivered

almonds• 1/2 cup egg whites (equal to

about 4 lg eggs, but I buy whitesin the carton)

• 1 tsp. cream of tartar• 1 tsp. vanilla• 1 cup super fine sugar1. Start by toasting your

almonds. Place your almonds in asmall pan over low heat and cookthem slowly for about 5 minutes.Toss them frequently as they cook.When the edges start to brown andthey begin to smell nutty, transferthem to a bowl immediately tocool.

2. Preheat your oven to 250°F.3. In a large metal bowl, beat

your egg whites and cream of tartarwith an electric beater on mediumspeed until soft peaks begin toform. The egg whites should befoamy, and the peaks should fall

over when you lift the beater. 4. Add the vanilla, and continue

to beat on high. One tablespoon ata time, add the sugar to the mix-ture. Continue beating on highuntil stiff peaks form. You’ll knowthe mixture is ready when you canlift the beater out of the mixtureand a stiff, glossy peak stays stand-ing.

5. Gently fold in your almondsand orange zest, reserving 1 tbsp ofeach for garnish. Be careful not tooverwork the mixture or themeringues will get tough.

6. Line a baking sheet with

parchment paper, and drop spoon-fuls of the mixture (about 1/4 cupeach) 1 inch apart. Sprinkle eachdollop with a few toasted almondsand some orange zest.

7. Bake the meringues in themiddle rack of your oven for 1 1/2to 2 hours, depending on howcrunchy you want them.

These light and airy treats willkeep in an airtight container forabout a week. They are a cheap andeasy solution for the sweet toothwho’s looking to shed a fewpounds for bikini season. Happybaking!

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Contemplating a vegetarian lifestyle, you may want to do some researchbefore diving in.

One of my fondest memoriesgrowing up was always cominghome after school and wonderingwhat was going to be for dinner.The smells that remind you ofhome, the flavours that you enjoyand the feeling of a meal preparedwith you in mind. Ladies andgents, comfort food is one of thosedelights in life that we’ll never tireof. Here in London, as Fanshawestudents (many of us who are liv-ing away from home for the firsttime), we may have a hard timefinding that experience. With morerestaurants crammed in than anyother city in Canada, London,Ontario provides ample opportuni-ties for a culinary night out.

Part of my program required meto get over-the-summer employ-ment as a paid apprentice under ared seal chef. The choices werelimitless. Some of my classmatesleft the city, while others left theprovince. Having a wedding rightaround the corner, I didn’t want toup and leave for the three requiredmonths, so I looked here inLondon for a placement. In mytime experiencing the culinarydelights this city has to offer, therehas only been one time where I’vebeen out and felt like I was at homeeating with my family instead ofsitting in a restaurant. That oneplace was Bertoldi’s Trattoria onRichmond Street. And it just sohappened that I was lucky enoughto get my apprenticeship there, itcouldn’t have worked out better. Iam happy to say they opted to keepme on as a regular employee after

my three months was up, so it iswith great pleasure that this week,we review one of my favouriterestaurants, Bertoldi’s.

First off, Bertoldi’s is an Italianrestaurant in its truest sense. Theminute you enter the doors, you’regreeted with a friendly, warmsmile, and you can take in theatmosphere of the low-lit, woodendecor with tables arrangedthroughout. One thing that willcatch your eye is that there is apizza station that juts out into thedining room. I always enjoyed thisfeature as it allowed you to get abit of a sneak peek at one of themembers of the culinary team inaction. All the pizzas and dessertsare made and plated in this area.

Once you’re seated, the menuoffers a wide selection. One ofBertoldi’s most endearing qualitiesis that the chef (Chef John Fisher)always works with fresh ingredi-ents and, whenever possible,makes everything from scratch in-house, which is always refreshingto see.

Chef Fisher also comes up witha different feature pizza, pasta,entree and appetizer every week,which adds a new, changing ele-ment to the menu.

We both settled in and orderedour appetizer, traditional bruchetta.For our mains, I fell back to one ofmy favourite Bertoldi’s stand-bys,chicken marsala, and Jessica hadthe basil pesto pasta. The portionsizes at Bertoldi’s are huge (justlike your mom would make foryou), and you definitely don’tleave feeling hungry. We were sofull, in fact, that we opted out of

getting any dessert. However, forthe purposes of this article, myfavourite item on the dessert menuis most definitely the chocolatebudino tartlet. It’s a rich chocolatemousse inside a crumbly chocolatetart, topped with a light sprinklingof sea salt and olive oil. I wouldrecommend this dessert to anyonewho loves chocolate and isn’tashamed to admit it.

Some may say I’m biasedbecause I do work in the kitchenthere, but I should point out thatone of the main reasons I wanted towork there was because I loved thefood so much. There aren’t manyplaces in London that give you thattype of experience, and now I cansay I’m proud to be a part of it.

With a menu that’s alwaysevolving, an atmosphere that isalways warm and inviting and staffthat never go without a smile,Bertoldi’s is definitely a place togo if you’ve never been. For theaverage student here at Fanshawe,it might be a good idea to saveyour pennies and make it a specialnight out, as the average dinnerwill run you roughly $25 to 30(including appetizer, entree anddessert). This will be slightly moreif you opt to get any alcohol duringor after the meal.

From Jess and I both, ciao atutti!

Food: 5/5Staff: 5/5Affordability: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5Total: 17/20Have questions, comments or

suggestions? Feel free to e-mail usat [email protected]

Food For Thought

A taste of homeJESSICA AND MARK WILKIE-FACCHIN

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Understanding thevegetarian lifestyle

The diet of a vegetarian or avegan seems to be one that sparksinteresting discussions and heateddebates. Do vegetarians have ahealthy diet? Are they actuallyhelping save the environment? Is itinhumane to consume meat ordairy products? Why go veggie?

There are three main classifica-tions of a vegetarian: vegans,lacto-vegetarians and lacto-ovo-vegetarians. Vegans exclude allanimal products from their diets.Lacto-vegetarians exclude all meatproducts and eggs. Lacto-ovo-veg-etarians only exclude meat prod-ucts.

There are many different rea-sons vegetarians have for not con-suming animal products: personalhealth issues, compassion for ani-mals, food preferences and reli-gious beliefs are just a few. Beforeadopting a vegetarian diet, be sureyou fully understand your personalreasons behind the choice.

What about the health risksassociated with cutting out animalproducts from your regular diet? Itis true that some vegetarians mayexperience lower nutritionalintakes than Health Canada recom-mends. Without the proper nutrientsupplements or calorie intake, thediet of a vegetarian can becomedangerous. Vitamin B-12, vitaminD, protein, iron and calcium sup-plements are recommended forvegetarians. Each of these fiveneeds can be found in plant-basedfoods as well as in meat products.

There are also benefits of a veg-etarian diet. If planned correctly, aveggie diet is typically low in fatand high in fibre. The AmericanDietetic Association suggests thatvegetarians are at a lower risk forheart disease, diabetes, obesity andhigh blood pressure.

It is also argued that vegetariansbelieve their diet is eco-friendly. Areport from a United Nations Foodand Agriculture Organization(FAO) found that livestock pro-duction was responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas pollution.However, the same report said thatthe industry’s potential to solveenvironmental issues is equallylarge. The report suggested thatthere is no way to prove, without adoubt, that vegetarianism is eco-friendly, but there is also no way todisprove it.

Vegetarianism is a controversialtopic for many reasons, one ofthem being the debate of whetheror not raising and killing livestockis humane. Is it right to consumeanimal products? The answer tothat is solely a personal belief andwill vary among everyone.However, because livestock ani-mals are not protected by anticru-elty laws in North America, mostvegetarians believe that all com-mercially-raised livestock aretreated poorly.

Dr. Neal Barnard, an Americandoctor who is also the Founder andPresident of the PhysiciansCommittee for ResponsibleMedicine, said that both vegetari-ans and meat-eaters should makean effort to buy organically raisedor grown products. He said hebelieves that organic farming iscleaner, more efficient and healthi-er for humans and the animals.Organic products consist of morenutrients and are free from pesti-cide and hormone residues, mak-ing it healthier to consume.

It is important to understand thefacts and reasoning before choos-ing a vegetarian diet or beforedebating the ethics of it.

Talk to a health care profession-al for more information on vege-tarianism.

BROOKE FOSTERINTERROBANG

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Don’t let convenience eating lead to unwanted pounds

The early morning drive and thedaily stress of work overload com-bined with inactivity, bad eating-on-the-go habits and lack of sleepcan lead to an erratic sleep patternthat could last forever. None of uswant that, but in a world thatexpects more from us as each daypasses, we tend live each day indevotion to our work instead ofourselves. I’m not saying youshould pack in your job and take apermanent vacation. I’m sayingthat, chances are, it wouldn’t hurtto reevaluate your daily regime.

Weight gain is normally givenplenty of support from other will-ing bystanders on our daily rou-tines, such as the workplace vend-ing machine, the fast food restau-rant on the way home and the long-gone friend named “exercise.”

Exercise doesn’t have to be aburden or time restraint. A time-managed program balanced withcardio and resistance-trainingmodalities can help prevent youfrom completely falling into thejob excuse trap. Thirty-minutepower walks and some plyometicssuch as push-ups, crunches andlunges will do wonders for yourmetabolism and relieve somestress.

The sneaky vending machinemay always seem to be very per-suasive, but you have probably

given it all the ammunition it needsto invite you in for a calorie-glazedsnack of fat gain. Chances are youmissed breakfast, and your work-load probably postponed a health-packed meal. A meal replacementshake or a protein bar can be theperfect nutritious meal to have dur-ing the day when you are on the go.They are also handy when you arecommuting to and from workwhere unhealthy cravings can be atan ultimate high!

You know your work and healthregime better than anyone else.Honestly ask yourself if your jobor school schedule is putting on thepounds. If so, it’s time to recon-struct your weekly routine.Besides, a healthy mind and bodytypically aids employees in theirpursuits for promotions!

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Fanshawe’s Andy Campbell was a force to be reckoned with in helpinglead the Falcons to a tournament championship at George Brown College.Campbell helped lead the Falcons to a spotless record, including an 88-69 win in the final. Campbell was named a tournament first team all starand earned tournament MVP honours.

Ladies and gentleman, what youare looking at here is the FordTaurus SHO. This is the top-of-the-line version of what was oncethe best-selling car in NorthAmerica. But times have changed,and the Taurus has grown in sizeand shrunk in popularity.

Why, you ask?Mainly due to its high price tag,

the new Taurus is not as commonas it once used to be, and the SHOversion, which starts at $48,199, isnow playing in the premiumleague.

Is it any good? Does this TaurusSHO offer premium levels of luxu-ry and thrills? Let’s find out.

From a styling point of view, Ihave to say this is an attractive car.It is big and imposing, so if youwant to make an impression uponarrival, it will do that quite well.On the road, I noticed many headsswiveling and looking at this car. Iliked that.

I also liked its massive 20-inchwheels, which are just the rightsize for a car this huge (it’s nearly17 feet long).

What is not as convincing for acar this huge is the amount ofspace in the interior. Get in it, andthe high centre console, which isalso very wide, dominates the inte-

rior of this car. It just feels likethere could have been a whole lotmore space, if only the interior hadbeen better designed.

Space in the rear seats is plenty,so anyone back there won’t com-plain. What the driver and frontpassenger won’t complain about isa lack of toys. In the loaded model,you’ll get a touchscreen navigationsystem, a wonderful THX soundsystem and air conditioned/heatedseats. It’s very luxuriouslyappointed, but why did they skipthe power-operated steering col-umn in this? That feature can behad on the Lincoln MKS, the sistercar to the Taurus. It doesn’t makesense to me.

The other thing that doesn’tmake sense to me is its powertrain.Yes it’s quite impressive, just likeall of Ford’s Ecoboost motors. It isa 3.5-litre, twin-turbo V6 that pro-duces 365 hp and 350 lb/ft oftorque. That sounds fine, but it isessentially the same motor you canget in a Ford Flex crossover, not tomention a whole host of other Fordproducts. I wish Ford had donesome special tweaking to thismotor for the Taurus SHO to makeit much more powerful, so it couldcompete more squarely with thelikes of the Dodge Charger R/T.Ford would say the engine wastweaked for efficiency. Really? Iaveraged 13.2 litres/100km in myweek, and while that is not bad, itis not what I can call efficient.

Plus, I think Ford is forgettingwhat the Taurus SHO once stood

for. I’ll remind them: it was aboutperformance. The original TaurusSHO was born because Ford had ahigh-performance, Yamaha-designed engine available to themand needed a place to put it. It wasthus a truly great sports sedan. Thenew SHO is born because someonein Ford’s marketing team decidedit was time to revive an old badge.

So while the new SHO is decent-ly quick off the line, it is not aninspiring car to drive quickly,especially through the twisties.While it has all-wheel drive, itweighs a lot (4,368 pounds) andwhen you couple that with itsnumb responses, this SHO is notgoing to win many Driver’sChoice awards.

On a positive note, the six-speedautomatic gearbox is prettysmooth, and it does offer steeringwheel-mounted shifters, whichoffers an enthusiast some degree offun.

So, how am I going to sum upthe current Taurus SHO? I like thelooks, but the interior could haveoffered more space, and while it isa comfortable car to cover dis-tances in, it is not as fuel-efficientas it should have been and neitheris it as much fun as it should havebeen. It is also very expensive. Soit is not a car I would recommend,but it is far from the worst car youcan buy for this kind of money. Soif this car appeals to you, it isunderstandable.

Mixed reviews in the starsfor new Ford Taurus

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Hey, folks! Hope you are all set-tled back into the flow of classesand such, and loving the NFL play-offs! For today, I am going to takea look at 10 stories that caught myeye this year.

10. Oh, Romeo!: What a feel-good story it was in Week 15 whenthe Kansas City Chiefs took downthe Green Bay Packers. It was thefirst game for Head Coach RomeoCrennel, and he engineered a greatgame plan to stop the Packers’vaunted offense.

9. No Manning, big problem:The Indianapolis Colts entered theseason without their superstar QBPeyton Manning, and the entireworld wondered how they wouldfare. Well, they lost 13 in a row,only mustered two wins and havethe first pick in April’s NFL Draft.Good Luck!

8. Garrett’s fail: Talk about aninexperienced head coach. With achance to win a game against theArizona Cardinals, DallasCowboys Coach Jason Garrett pro-ceeded to ice his rookie kicker DanBailey. Bailey went on to miss thekick, and that loss ended up cost-ing Dallas a playoff spot.

7. Lion’s roar: Only three sea-sons removed from going 0-16, theDetroit Lions made the playoffs asa wild card in 2011. QB MatthewStafford threw for over 5,000 yardsand proved he can lead the Lionswhen he can stay healthy. Oh yeah,and Calvin Johnson is pretty good,too.

6. Big Ben’s heroics: While thePittsburgh Steelers had a quickplayoff exit, they likely don’t evenget in without BenRoethlisberger’s toughness. Aftersuffering a high ankle sprain earlyagainst Cleveland, Roethlisberger

returned in the second half to leadthe Steelers over the Browns.

5. Dream Team’s nightmare:Over $200 million in free-agentsignings wasn’t even enough to getthe Philadelphia Eagles into theplayoffs. The problem?Maddeningly inconsistent playfrom the entire team, and a longlosing streak to boot.

4. Smith’s fail: Like Mr.Garrett, Atlanta Falcons CoachMike Smith was determined tomake life more difficult for histeam. With a fourth and one fromtheir own 30 against the Saints,Smith chose to go for it, and ofcourse, didn’t make it. That led toa New Orleans Saints’ overtimewin a few plays later. That, com-bined with three straight lacklustreplayoff performances, may costSmith his job.

3. Jared Allen’s close call: TheMinnesota Vikings didn’t have alot to cheer for this year. However,they did almost have a record.Defensive end Jared Allen endedup a half sack short of the singleseason record. Darn, if only BrettFavre could turtle for everyone (...that’s you, Michael Strahan).

2. The Book of Tebow: He’sinaccurate. He can’t throw deep.He should switch to tight end. Allcriticisms of Denver Broncos’ QBTim Tebow. However, apparentlyall he does is win games. Tebowled the Broncos to the AFC Southtitle and a playoff win overPittsburgh.

1. Saints Go Marching In:WOW. The New Orleans Saintsget the top spot this year by rattlingoff an eight-game winning streakto end the year. In the process, theytook down about 15 NFL records,including the 27-year-old singleseason passing yards record brokeby Drew Brees. Good luck to allstopping them in the playoffs.

There you have it. For nextweek, a look at the Pro Bowl.

Top 10 stories from 2011

It’s a brand new year, and agolden opportunity for TNA totake stock of where they are andget back on track. The Hogan/Bischoff experiment that was sup-posed to bring TNA to staggeringnew levels of success seems tohave to run its course. Hulk Hoganmay be the most recognizablename in professional wrestling, butthe truth is that the Hulkster andEric Bischoff simply did not bringanything noteworthy or ground-breaking to the promotion.

Since Hogan’s face turn after hismatch against Sting late last year,he has not been seen much on TV.The same goes for Bischoff, whichcan only be good for the youngerwrestlers who have been hunger-ing for television time on Impact.

Infamous Head Writer VinceRusso has been demoted, andBruce Pritchard has replaced himin the top creative spot. This bodeswell for all future storylines, asRusso has long been known forsome pretty bad ones. Pritchard isalso allegedly the guy who theTNA talent are supposed to go towith their problems and issues.This takes the power away fromRusso and Bischoff, and it’s beensaid that Pritchard would be able tosee through B.S. better than DixieCarter could when it comes to anycomplaints the talent may have.

The X Division has continued toget a fair amount of attention, withAustin Aries, Kid Kash, Zema Ionand other young athletes putting ongreat matches week after week.The Tag Team Division is anotherarea that is being worked on, withwild-card teams being paired up inorder to potentially create somememorable duos. Matt Morgan andCrimson are the tag champs rightnow, but new teammates Samoa

Joe and Magnus have surprisinglyfound some co-operative chem-istry, despite their differences inring technique.

The Knockouts roster could usesome boosting, as only Gail Kim,Madison Rayne and Mickie Jameshave seen major action these pastweeks. Despite supposedly beingre-signed, the pride of TennesseeJackie Moore has been MIA forquite a while. Karen Jarrett wasstoryline fired, along with Jeff,which leaves the position ofKnockout Law open for a new can-didate. Velvet Sky has been peti-tioning Sting for the job, which sheperhaps deserves, given the pitiful-ly short championship reign she

was given after being loyal to thecompany for five years.

Jeff Hardy is back in contentionfor the TNA championship. Oneonly has to rewatch the footagefrom Victory Road 2011 to seeexactly why Hardy should be at thevery back of the line when it comesto getting title shots. It’s great thathe is seeking redemption andwants to prove himself, but he stillhas a long road to go before heshould ever be allowed to pose athreat to Bobby Roode’s champi-onship. Guys like Kaz, Daniels orAbyss deserve it more, and this issomething that TNA will have torealize in order to make 2012 ayear worth watching.

TNA needs to turn itaround in 2012

VANCOUVER (CUP) — Whenis a sports movie not a sportsmovie?

The Sticking Place may be adocumentary about 24-year-oldOlympic hopeful, Leah Callahan,but it is also a film that requires theaudience be part of the story mak-ing.

Instead of using a traditionalsports documentary style, directorsJosephine Anderson and BrittanyBaxter adopted an interactive for-mat, which allows the audience toview the film for free and havecontrol over how they watchCallahan’s story.

“Instead of just passively watch-ing the film, the viewers can reallyengage and explore her life andwhat it is like to be an athlete,” saidAnderson, a graduate of theUniversity of British Columbia’sEnglish literature program.

The directors might lose morecontrol with an interactive film ascompared to a traditional style, butthat also allowed Callahan’s voiceto be more dominant. “As com-pared to the standard sports docu-mentary, the interactive formatgets up close with the personaldetails of Leah’s life,” saidAnderson.

Callahan, who is based inCalgary, is currently ranked as thesecond best female freestylewrestler in the country.

As Baxter asserted, “We justwant the viewers to be interestedand involved. Josephine and I tryto be honest and open about thewhole experience and productionprocess, just as Leah is being realand honest about herself in front ofthe camera.

“Leah sacrifices so much. Shegoes into debts and she doesn’t getfame; she does it because she’spassionate about it. Leah is a char-

acter that brings people out. If yougo to one of her matches, you willfeel the immense support and loveshe gets from the audience.Everyone loves her because she’ssuch a genuine person.”

The directors were inspired afterhaving seen one of Callahan’swrestling matches in March andare currently in the final stages offundraising. By London 2012, theproject website should belaunched, and viewers can exploreCallahan’s story through variousformats, like her journals andbehind-the-scenes videos.

The website will also be a plat-form for viewers to share theirexperience and struggles of theirdream-making. Baxter comment-ed, “Our film is about wrestling,but we really feel that the goal willresonate with athletes or non-ath-letes. It’s really a story about livinga thoughtful life, about pursuing adream.

Doc allows audience to interactwith athlete’s journey

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Jason Garrett icing his own kicker in a game versus Arizona aided in thelate season collapse of the Dallas Cowboys.

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The trade deadline has come andgone once again, with that comesbig-name players and big-namedeals. This year was obviously noexception.

Mark Hunter did it again, mis-leading everyone with his trade-mark poker face. There werealways rumours surrounding theidea that Greg McKegg would betraded to his hometown team,London, and wear a Knights jersey.The rumours started well before the2011/12 season began. In presea-son, it looked like the LondonKnights would be making a pushfor the Memorial Cup, but some-thing was missing: it looked like abunch of inexperienced – althoughhighly skilled – players. There wasno “wow” in their gameplay, theyjust knew how to win hockeygames, and that’s why they stayedin the CHL Top 10 for weeks andweeks! Mark Hunter, GM andHead Coach of the Knights, made itlook as though a Memorial Cuppush was one year away, and that’swhen we thought the possibility ofMcKegg joining the LondonKnights was not in the cards.

The deal was final as of January5: McKegg, Brett Cook and TysonTeichmann from the Erie Otterswould be traded for Dane Fox,Troy Donnay and two second-round draft picks; a blockbuster ofa deal and an even trade in mybooks. Donnay is a highly skilledprospect, who just didn’t fit in withthe Knights’ roster. He is a big

shut-down defenseman who will belooked at by NHL scouts in thenext year – especially playing for ateam with a mediocre record – butit’s no secret that the Otters are in arebuilding stage at the moment. Onthe other side, McKegg is a play-maker. The idea of him being atrigger man on the Knights’ power-play makes me think winning theOHL playoffs is well within reach.That alone wouldn’t be enough forthe Knights to be a top contenderfor the Memorial Cup, but theymade another blockbuster tradefour days later, for Peterborough’sAustin Watson.

The Watson trade did not comeat a low price; the Knights had totrade another young prospect I’msure we will hear about in the nearfuture: Chase Hatcher. Along withHatcher came two second-round

picks and a fourth-round condition-al pick. Watson comes with afourth-round pick fromPeterborough and his 2009Memorial Cup ring from Windsor’schampionship season three yearsago.

One weak spot I would like tolook into is London’s goaltendingdepth. Jake Patterson is a goalie wehave only seen hit the ice threetimes this season, mostly becausehe came down with mononucleosis.If starting goalie Michael Housergets hurt, Patterson’s inexperiencewill leave London in trouble.

The Knights are looking readyfor a cup-run this season, as theyhave made many efforts tostrengthen their team. It’s now inthe coaching staff’s hands to keeptheir players healthy.


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open gym time available during the day. all you need isa campus card. see daily schedule.

The Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams are hosting the Saints from

St. Clair on Wednesday, January 18th. The women play at 6pm and the

men play at 8pm. The Men are currently ranked 2nd in the OCAA and

9th in Canada with a record of 7-2. The women arecurrently

ranked 4th in Ontario with a record of 8-1.

January 20th – 21st, Fanshawe College and Domino’s Pizza are hosting

the 10th Annual Sr. Boys High School Roundball Tournament in all 3 J-

Gyms. Come on out and catch a game. Students can get a day pass for

$1.50 and a tournament pass for $2.50.

INTRAMURAL SPORTSWinter Intramural Sign Ups are happening now!

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Coed Volleyball or Men's and Women's Indoor Soccer!

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volleyball

On Wednesday, January 18th, the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams

head to Windsor to take on the St. Clair Saints. The women play at

6pm and the men play at 8pm. The men are currently ranked 5th in

Ontario with a record of 6-3 while the women are ranked 4th in

Ontario with a record of 7-2.

open recreation

Come participate in some fun events taking place every Tuesday,

Thursday and Sunday Night at 10:00pm.

The winter break may have beena relaxing time for students, butfootball fans had every reason notto relax, or even sleep in, as theEnglish Premier League had a con-gested fixture list throughout theholiday. In this string of games,every team lost at least one game.The break was massive to how theseason will shape up, more specif-ically, for these clubs:

Blackburn Rovers ManagerSteve Kean has been under pres-sure from fans of the club since thestart of this season, but Christmaswas the first time he was able tosilence those critics. After a hard-fought loss to fellow relegationcandidates Bolton, Blackburn tiedLiverpool 1-1, and then beatManchester United 3-2. There hasnot been a bigger upset in the EPLin recent memory as big as thatone. Amazingly, seven out of the11 Blackburn losses this seasonhave been by a one-goal margin.And after wins against Arsenal,stingy Swansea and nowManchester United, this teamcould very easily turn it around.

Manchester United’s Christmaswas filled with the joy of threewins totalling a goal differential of+12, but the hangover was brutal,as they lost to Blackburn by onegoal at home and to Newcastle 3-0.Unbelievably, Newcastle havesnuck four points away from thetitle challenger, all whilestonewalling Man U’s attack.Manchester United’s title hopeswould have been scrapped if thereweren’t similar gaffs along the bigclubs in the running this break.They managed to keep 60 per centpossession in the match, but ser-vicemen for United could do verylittle for Wayne Rooney and thesuddenly world-class DimitarBerbatov. Luckily for United,

other big teams slipped up in theseries of games.

If you could think back toChelsea’s match againstManchester City on December 12,the Blues looked great, andknocked off the undefeated City toboot. Now, they are 11 points outof first, and are barely still in therace for the title. Three frustrating1-1 draws against the likes ofFulham, Tottenham and Wiganlead to a disgusting 2-1 loss toAston Villa on New Year’s Eve.With Didier Drogba heading to theAfrican Cup of Nations thismonth, little-known signingFernando Torres will hope toprove his worth to a team thatwould like to get back to its explo-sive offense they had early in theseason.

Aston Villa sums up this stretchof matches for most teams in thisleague: highs and lows. After closebut still acceptable losses toArsenal and Liverpool early, Villaheld Stoke to a scoreless draw atthe Britannia. They carried thatmassive result back home whenthey beat Chelsea 3-1. Villa lookedstrong in both of those matches,but then loss to Swansea by a scoreof 2-0 at home. Supporters ofAston Villa felt such ecstasy incertain moments, only to fall backdown again. The Christmas breakwas an exciting stretch of footballthat we fans might not get for awhile.

Late Subs: Manchester Unitedknocked out Manchester City inthe FA Cup Third Round (earliestround possible for the two clubs tomeet) on January 8. Now theyhave been drawn other bitter rivalsLiverpool for the Fourth Round.Call it unfair, but this is bonusfootball we wouldn’t get to seeotherwise. By the time you readthis, the MLS SuperDraft was con-ducted on Thursday, January 12.The draft is an important part ofbuilding a team – exactly whatexpansion team Montreal Impact istrying to do.

Christmas Break wasan exciting one for EPL

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Greg McKegg is one fo the big names the London Knights traded for.

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