2005/03March/08

A&E: Travolta wants you to Be Cool... p. 6
Sports: Western whomps Waterloo in hockey... p. 8
The Gazette
www.gazette.uwo.ca
VOLUME
98,
ISSUE
84
Western’s Daily Student Newspaper • Est.1906
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005
’Zine pulled due to
contentious cover
By Mark Polishuk
Gazette Staff
Move over Janet Jackson: Western
has a “nipplegate” of its own.
The latest edition of the Media,
Information & Technoculture Student Council’s Zine was pulled
from distribution in the University
Community Centre last week by the
University Students’ Council. The
decision was made due to the cover
of the ’zine, which shows a naked
man and woman in bed. The right
nipple of the woman is visible,
though no genitalia can be seen.
USC President Nick Staubitz
said the decision to remove the
’zines was made last Tuesday by
the USC Board of Directors.
“It was deemed objectionable
under Section 3.01 of the USC
Community Standards Policy,”
Staubitz explained. “We had to pull
it out of respect to the sheer amount
and diversity of students who walk
through the UCC. The image can
be seen as offensive to some people; it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.”
MIT Zine Editor-in-Chief
Steven Barr said the image breaks
no obscenity laws and questioned
the rapidity of the USC’s decisionmaking process. “It seems to me
that this is a preemptive move
before any formal complaints were
made by students. They decided to
act as promptly as possible without
bridging any communication channels with me or with [MITSC pres-
ident] Francisco Rivas.
“I realize the image is shocking,
but we want you to think about why
you’re shocked... we just hope that
these students are willing to open
the ’zine and take a look at the articles to see the point that we were
really trying to make,” Barr said,
adding he would expect university
students to go beyond “a knee-jerk
reaction to a breast on the cover.”
Barr presented the ’zine to the
MITSC at a meeting on Feb. 27.
Rivas admitted there was at first a
“mixed reaction” about the cover,
but council members voted strongly in favour of keeping the image.
“We try to make the ’zine separate from the council, giving the
editor artistic freedom. We feel
strongly about having our editor do
what he feels is appropriate,” Rivas
said, adding the council stands
behind the cover “100 per cent.”
Copies of the controversial ’zine
can be obtained at its regular pickup location in the North Campus
Building. As a preemptive move,
Barr and the MITSC pulled copies
of the ’zine from the building last
Wednesday, but returned the issues
after being given approval by
Catherine Ross, dean of the faculty
of information and media studies.
“I took a look at the ’zine and
found no reason to remove it from
the North Campus Building,” Ross
said. “The MIT students have done
a responsible job of putting together this ’zine.”
Rachel Cartwright/Gazette
THIS FIRE IS OUT OF CONTROL/WE’RE GONNA BURN THIS CITY, BURN THIS CITY. The students
behind the MIT Zine were burned by the USC’s decision to remove the ’zine from the UCC.
Queerline
Renovations for
CentreSpot underway and AW
to merge?
By Karen Otto
Gazette Staff
Things are looking a lot brighter
in CentreSpot lately thanks to
brand new pillars, which were
installed over Reading Week and
are in much better condition than
the old ones, according to Frank
Miller, director of hospitality
services.
Miller explained the goal is to
have students use CentreSpot for
purposes other than just eating.
The aim is to make the space
Hitchens
on Darfur
By Holleh Javidan
Gazette Staff
Western United, a coalition of a
number of Western’s clubs,
worked to raise awareness for the
Sudan crisis on Friday.
Step Up for Sudan aimed to
educate students and encourage
people to take action. Clubs were
set up in the University Community Centre atrium, and members
were on hand to urge students to
sign a petition encouraging the
Canadian government to push for
stronger preservation of international human rights.
Rich Hitchens, public educator
for London’s Association for the
Elimination of Hate, spoke about
the incredible need for the global
community to finally step up
against hate-based abuse.
Fadi Hamadani, co-president of
the International Society for
Human Rights and Peace and one
of the event’s co-ordinators, introduced Hitchens and elaborated on
PLEASE SEE RAISING P3
Rachel Cartwright/Gazette
SPEAKING FOR CHANGE. Educator Rich Hitchens delivered a
speech in the UCC on Friday informing students about the
humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
more comfortable and bright, he
said, adding the pillars are only
the first phase in an ongoing
effort to make CentreSpot more
attractive to students.
“We’re hoping to get the ceiling done immediately after the
school term,” Miller said, noting
there are also plans to paint and
improve the lighting in the
space.
“It will help the look,” Miller
noted. “After Weldon closes,
everyone comes here to study,
so it will be a nicer study environment.”
Despite the aesthetic benefits
of the pillars, some students may
wonder at the cost. Miller stated
the pillars were “not a big
expense” and noted that other
renovations occurring across
campus will not be highly
expensive either, including new
seating in Somerville House and
a new paint job in the Social Science Centre.
“We’re trying to make things
nicer because we think our students deserve it,” Miller said.
Centrespot cashier Lawna
Wilson said the response to the
new pillars has been positive,
and Tim Hortons employee
Frances DiCesare agreed, calling
the pillars “beautiful” and lauding the new plans for CentreSpot.
First-year social science student Angie Juarez said she
noticed the new additions right
away. “I think they’re nice and
make [CentreSpot] look more
like a café, and not just like a
cafeteria.”
Third-year political science
and economics major Adam
Bombincino had a less enthusiastic response, stating he did not
notice the pillars until they were
pointed out to him, though he
admitted they are “more aesthetically pleasing... they certainly
brighten up your day a little bit.”
By Marshall Bellamy
Gazette Staff
A motion to solve Queerline’s
woes was derailed by the University Students’ Council last week
after it was deemed there was not
enough input gleaned from the
Western community.
The motion — a recommendation following the conclusion of this
year’s review of Queerline — called
for the support line for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered
individuals to be placed under the
auspices of Ally Western, a GLBT
resource and training program that
will survive next year as well.
“Queerline just isn’t sustainable,” stated USC VP-campus
issues Eric Johanssen. However,
he noted that council does not want
to “strip down Queerline; it’s a
valuable service and we need it.”
An amendment to the motion
was accepted, which stated there
would be a review next year of the
support line that would be presented to council. Several councillors
pointed out the perceived lack of
consultation with UWOut over the
matter — including use of the
Pride office for the service — and
a motion was passed to postpone
the vote until UWOut’s opinion
could be heard.
“Can you as straight councillors
identify with gays? Then you can
speak against this motion,” challenged Music Students’ Council
President Jonathan Tan.
“We cannot allow our clubs to
control how the USC operates,”
asserted USC VP-student affairs
Gio Paola, adding Johanssen is
qualified to deal with the issue.
“We’re not depending on their
PLEASE SEE QUEERLINE P2
P2
News
THE GAZETTE
Queerline motion derailed
CONTINUED FROM P1
opinion; we’re just allowing them
the opportunity to voice their
opinion,” pointed out social science councillor Rachael Donovan.
USC President Nick Staubitz
maintained UWOut is in preliminary talks with the USC and
might be biased concerning the
amalgamation of Queerline and
Ally Western.
After the council meeting,
Johanssen noted UWOut does sit
on Ally Western’s steering committee and has provided input,
and insisted the administration of
Queerline would not fall under the
purview of UWOut.
UWOut co-president Dave
Forestell agreed with Johanssen.
“UWOut is a social network.
[Ally Western] is a resource and a
support network; each on their
own are two different things.”
UWOut is in support of the
partnering of Queerline and AW,
he added, noting the call in council for more UWOut input is laudable but not necessarily needed.
“Everyone is coming at it with
good intentions; we just need better communication,” Forestell
said.
!-OLECULAR'ENETIC3TUDYOF
(UMAN-ENTAL!BILITIESAND
$IMENSIONSOF0ERSONALITY
4OSIGNUPFORTHISSTUDYORTOOBTAINMORE
INFORMATIONPLEASECALL4RUDYAT
EXTENSION
Need Floor Clothing?
MARCH SPECIAL
We will create a logo
for you at no charge!
(Offer is valid on complete orders received between March 1-31, 2005)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Come v
isit us!
We have
g
ideas fo reat
r your
Faculty,
Residen
ce
or Floor
!
International Marketing
o
Take it t
The next level
Take your degree to a
whole new level of success.
In just two semesters, learn the marketing concepts
and skills that drive successful and global business.
Call 416-675-6622, ext. 3207 or email
peter.madott@humber.ca for further information.
Apply for all Business School programs at the
OCAS web site – www.ontariocolleges.ca
Seating is Limited!
!
Apply now
www.business.humberc.on.ca
Postgraduate
• Towels • Pens • Clipboards • Jackets. . . And So Much More!
Picture Frames • Stickers • Buttons • Shot Glasses • Frisbees •
ATTENTION RESIDENCES!
98.81.C.01
Hoodies • Zips • Toques • Scarves • Water Bottles • Paper Cubes
• T-shirts • Hats • Magnets • Jerseys • Lanyards • Bags • Tattoos •
661-3414
News Briefs
Jewish scholars come to Western
A conference bringing together some of the most
prominent scholars in Jewish immigration is being
held at Western on Mar. 16 and 17.
The conference, titled “The Jewish Immigrant
Experience in America,” hopes to draw students of
all backgrounds, said Amanda Halpern, Western
assistant professor of history and event organizer.
“The conference is open to everyone. People
interested in history, social science, ethnic studies,
religious studies; all are welcome,” Halpern said.
“Given the large Jewish student population at
Western, it is important that there are sufficient Jewish studies at Western,” Halpern said, adding the
number of Jewish Studies courses offered at Western may be too few.
“[The conference] is very inexpensive compared
to other conferences with such prestigious speakers... it has been made deliberately accessible to
undergraduates,” Halpern said, adding admission
prices range from $20-30, depending if the student
wishes to have a meal at the conference.
More registration information is available at
http://cas.ssc.uwo.ca/jewishhistory.
—Mitch Tucker
0ARTICIPANTSAREINVITEDTOTAKEPARTINARESEARCH
PROJECTATTHE5NIVERSITYOF7ESTERN/NTARIO
WHICHISSTUDYINGTHEMOLECULARGENETICBASISOF
COGNITIVEABILITIESANDPERSONALITY0ARTICIPANTS
WILLCOMPLETEANUMBEROFPAPERANDPENCILTESTS
ANDWILLALSOSWABTHEINSIDESOFTHEIRCHEEKS
WITHA1TIPTYPESWABTOPROVIDESALIVAFROM
WHICHTHEIR$.!WILLBEEXTRACTED4OTALTESTING
WILLTAKEAPPROXIMATELYTWOHOURSANDYOUWILLBE
COMPENSATEDFORYOURCONTRIBUTIONTOTHEPROJECT
UCC Bldg. 2nd floor
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Western’s very own men’s magazine
In the spirit of Maxim and Stuff, Western students
have produced a men’s magazine for the sultry
tastes of today’s Western male.
Public Lounging Magazine will be making its
debut appearance at Western this Wednesday at various free drop-off points all over campus, said publisher and Editor-in-Chief Ford Shirriff, an administrative and commercial studies student.
According to Shirriff, PLM is a men’s magazine
that has been produced by Western students for
Western students, and will feature photo spreads
and features similar to those found in other men’s
magazines.
“I think students at this school are really going to
love it,” he said, noting the real appeal lies in the fact
that the models featured are all Western students or
Londoners and the subject is Western-oriented.
“It’s a publication they can all look forward to;
it’s just twice a year, but they can look forward to
it,” he added.
—Marshall Bellamy
Say adieu to a mullet for a good cause
Western students tend to be sheltered from many
things commonplace in the ‘outside world,’ and one
of those things is a mullet.
For those of you who have never been to St.
Catharines or Oshawa, a mullet is a haircut like the
one sported by Billy Ray Cyrus, with a slick business look in the front and long (or ‘party’) hair in
the back.
Why the history of the mullet,? It is in honor of
Rob Hunter, a second-year social science student
who will be cutting off his mullet this Friday in the
University Community Centre atrium from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m..
Hunter said the cut will help him prepare to
attend Ivey next year, adding many people likely
know him by his untamed mullet, which he has
grown for this purpose.
He noted “all of the hair will go to Wigs for
Kids, a not-for-profit organization which makes
hairpieces for sick children, and any money raised
will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.”
Hunter emphasized it is an excellent cause as
100 per cent of the proceeds go to charity, and
added students who recognize the wild mullet can
enjoy the spectacle of it all.
—Allison Buchan-Terrell
Roses are red, violets are blue
Do you enjoy philosophical musings on soup cans?
Is your favourite colour black?
The Coterie, Western’s Undergraduate English
Society, is calling students, faculty and staff to
come snap to the sound of sweet verses and rhyme.
A poetry reading will be held this Wednesday at 4
p.m. in Conron Hall in University College, said Sarah
Pesce, UES president and organizer of the event.
“People can read their own original work, or
their favourite poem,” Pesce said. “We’ve done this
once before and it was fantastic. This time, we are
hoping for more people [to attend].”
Pesce stated those interested in reading can sign
up on the date and will be allocated three minutes
each, which means there will not be sufficient time
for the reading of Paradise Lost.
“The event is open to students, faculty and staff
from all faculties from all over campus. It’s an
amazing event to come to,” Pesce added.
For more information, contact the UES at thecoterie@hotmail.com.
—Sarvenaz Kermanshahi
3-day forecast
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Mainly sunny
Low -13C
High -9C
Light snow
Low -13C
High -3C
A few flurries
Low -9C
High 0C
Weather
News
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
THE GAZETTE
Marijuana, assault and emails
By Jonathan Yazer
and Marshall Bellamy
Gazette Staff
Police discovered and seized more
than $60,000 worth of pot and
growing supplies.
Also found in the house were
two youths who were taken to hospital to be treated for minor smoke
inhalation.
Also of interest this week is a
media release issued by the Ministry of Transportation. According
to the release, “a fraudulent email
is being sent to members of the
public. It contains a link to a web
page which looks similar to the
Ministry of Transportation website.
It states that the Ministry is updating its license database system and
requests that the recipient confirm
driver license information such as
name, address and driver’s license
number.”
The release states recipients of
the fraudulent email should not
reply to it. Additionally, the release
requests anyone who receives the
email to send it in as attachment to
the Licensing Administration
Office at lao@mto.gov.on.ca.
Raising awareness about Darfur
CONTINUED FROM P1
the desperate state of many parts of
the world.
“After the Holocaust, we
promised humanity... no more
uprooting of people based on race,
ethnicity or religion,” he said.
“Yet it has continued. Three-hundred-thousand people have died
[and] two million people have
been displaced because of the
events in Sudan.”
Hitchens explained London is a
“hot bed” of hate — the same hate
driving much of the injustice present in the world, including the
events in Darfur.“The Great Powers promised never again,” he stated. “But never again has become
again and again.”
Hitchens stated the inaction is a
result of “callous political calculation” by the United States.
“What it comes down to is that
they won’t send Americans to fight
and die for blacks,” he said. “And
the United States is [also] determined to prevent others from doing
so, since they will ultimately be
dragged into any conflict.
“The Great Powers don’t intervene in events around the world
because they think there will be
political consequences. They need
to learn that there will be consequences if they don’t.”
Hitchens encouraged students to
show the Canadian government that
stepping in is in its political interest.
“We can get this on the agenda,
just as people... worried about
equal rights got politicians to start
thinking about gay marriage.”
Felicia Vangroff, a third-year
administrative and commercial
studies student, agreed with
Hitchens’s ideas.
“He did a good job of illustrating our frustration with the Western world,” she said.
2 X TUESDAY
Buy any pizza on Tuesday at regular
menu price & receive a second
pizza of equal or lesser value
FREE!
*Offer expires March 31, 2005
All prices subject to applicable taxes. Prices subject to change without notice.
T1029
For Delivery to
UWO and area
98.80.C.05
Another assault occurred on
campus last week and a man is
now in police custody after striking
his girlfriend.
“The male individual was
arrested and will be charged under
the Student Code of Conduct,”
explained Campus Community
Police Service director Elgin
Austen.
According to Austen, the couple
— who resides in Saugeen-Maitland Hall — was not getting along
and the male assaulted the female.
“It’s got to be substantial to get
arrested; it wasn’t just pushing,”
Austen added.
The female was left with minor
injuries, he said, noting the London
Police Department is now involved
in the case.
Otherwise, the usual suspects
must have been on hiatus over the
last weekend since for the most
part, the Western campus was
unusually quiet.
Austen cited a six-car accident
at the corner of Western Rd. and
Sarnia Rd. as one of the more outstanding events of the past several
days.
In other news, the danger of
marijuana grow operations —
made abundantly clear in a deadly
botched Royal Canadian Mounted
Police raid in Alberta last week —
was underscored by a fire in a
London residence last Friday.
Const. Jeff Arbing, public information officer for the LPD, said the
LPD and the London Fire Department responded to a chimney fire
at a house on Highbury Ave. N.
P3
Call 672-3030
CHRISTOPHER
HITCHENS
AXES OF EVIL
MARCH 8 | 3-5 p.m.
THE MCKELLAR ROOM
UCC
Christopher Hitchens is an internationally acclaimed journalist,
polemicist, and media commentator. He is a contributing editor to
Vanity Fair and a visiting professor of liberal studies at the New
School in New York.
He also is the author of a number of best-selling books, including
The trial of Henry Kissinger, Why Orwell matters, No one left to lie
to, A long short war: the postponed liberation of Iraq, Letters to a
young contrarian, and most recently, Love, poverty and war:
journeys and essays.
Sponsored by the Centre for American Studies
Web | cas.ssc.uwo.ca
Email | cas@uwo.ca
IT’S NOT ABOUT
BEING DIFFERENT…
IT’S ABOUT
MAKING
A DIFFERENCE.
Making a difference: it’s your core value. Are you someone who’s
an inspiring leader, an innovative thinker and who’s involved
in his or her community? Someone who wants to make the world
a better place for all the right reasons? And someone who,
through it all, manages to get good grades? If so, you could be on
your way to an award worth $4,000 to $10,000. If you’re in your
first year of a diploma or certificate program, OR second year
of a bachelor degree program, find out more about the award at
www.awardforexcellence.ca
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LEADERSHIP INNOVATION ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
www.awardforexcellence.ca
98.83.C.03
P4
Opinions
THE GAZETTE
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
The Gazette
Volume 98, Issue 84
“Censorship is the strongest drive in human nature;
sex is a weak second.”
— PHIL KERBY
Megan O’Toole
Maggie Wrobel
David Lee
Editor-In-Chief
Deputy Editor
Managing Editor
Editor - gazette.editor@uwo.ca
Deputy - gazette.deputy.editor@uwo.ca
Managing - gazette.managing.editor@uwo.ca
website at www.gazette.uwo.ca
University Community Centre Rm. 263
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, CANADA. N6A 3K7
Advertising Dept.: (519) 661-3579, Fax: (519) 661-3960
Editorial Offices: (519) 661-3580, Fax: (519) 661-3825
The Gazette is owned and published by the University Students’ Council.
Is the ’zine
obscene?
With great power comes great responsibility.
By banning the Media, Information & Technoculture
Student Council’s Zine from the University Community
Centre, the University Students’ Council arguably went
too far in the censorship of students.
The cover of the latest issue of the ‘zine, which featured a naked couple in bed, is probably not any racier
than material that has appeared in previous issues. Past
editions have included sexually explicit images and stories — including one written in what some would deem
offensive terms by a female columnist who recommended girls act promiscuously.
Never, though, has such material appeared on the
cover of the ‘zine. While its editors might argue the cover
challenged social norms, there is no reason why the
image could not have appeared inside the cover.
One may even go so far as to say it is fairer that challenging images appear on the inside, where they are more
hidden from the public sphere, since some people who
choose to not read the ‘zine and only see its cover might
be uninterested in having their views challenged. More
importantly, though, the cover did not correspond to any
article inside. It is likely that the editors simply intended
to generate some publicity for the ‘zine.
But even assuming the cover is distasteful, it is not necessarily justifiable to censor the artistic liberties of the students who were responsible for it. Admittedly, a couple of
students approached the USC to make clear their concerns
with the ‘zine, but those students did not request that the
‘zine be removed and lodged no formal complaint.
Of course, the USC need not act solely on the request
of students. But freedom of expression is so crucial that a
higher standard must be applied. Rather than the whims
of select members of the USC, it is only the student body
who should be permitted to decide when their voices
ought to be censored. The USC should not have the ability to arbitrarily rule material produced by students to be
offensive and proceed to have it removed when students
did not make any clear complaints and express requests
for such action.
It might be argued that the cover would be considered
so offensive by students that there was no time to move
through slow, official procedure. The evidence, however,
belies any such argument. No student who has seen the
‘zine — which is still available at the North Campus
Building — has filed an official complaint or launched
any protest.
Ultimately, the USC’s decision is contradictory. The
USC represents the interests of students, and one of the primary interests of students is to be protected from threats to
freedom of speech. The USC has violated that interest.
Reacting in advance of complaints is far more dangerous than responding to student complaints when the freedom of students is at stake. By trying to extinguish a fire
before it started, the USC used its power irresponsibly.
Plenty of lessons learned in class too
Office Space
David Lee
Managing Editor
It’s often been said that the most important learning takes place outside the
classroom.
But that’s not always the case. Not
when you’re lucky enough to have a
teacher like Mr. Chambers, one of my
high school history teachers. He taught
me about ancient civilizations and economics.
What has me thinking about Mr.
Chambers is my application to a Masters
program. Part of that process is obtaining letters of recommendation, and
while more recent professors know more
about my academic performance at
Western, Mr. Chambers would be happy
to know I’ve had some success after
high school. If I could, I’d have him
write one of my letters.
If you’re lucky, you’ve had your own
Mr. Chambers. This is that teacher who
went well beyond education and became
an influence on major choices in your life.
That teacher is someone who you always
ask about when you find out that someone younger went to your high school.
What set Mr. Chambers apart was his
enthusiasm for the subject, his energy
and his creativity. He never seemed
tired, and he never got bored of material
he was teaching for the 20th time.
Re: “Environmental group frowns on
‘Roll Up the Rim’,” Mar. 3, 2005
To the Editor:
Having been a long — time Tim Hortons employee, I am accustomed to witnessing much unneccessary waste,
especially paper cups during the “Roll
Up the Rim” promotion.
Section Editors 2004-2005
Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. Economics II, Dean of Arts) and a telephone
number, and be typed double-spaced, submitted on
disk in Macintosh or IBM word-processing format, or
be emailed to gazette.editor@uwo.ca. Letters more
than 300 words or judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be
libellous, sexist or racist will not be published. The
Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be
published.
Sports
Matt Larkin
Ian Van Den Hurk
Aron Yeomanson
• Please recycle this newspaper •
my life and been happy.”
So powerful was the effect of Mr.
Chambers that I enrolled in his OAC
economics course without any prior
interest in supply and demand. That’s
what sets the good teachers apart from
the great. They make learning fun, they
make you want to learn more — even
about something you know nothing
about — and they leave an impression
that stays with you well beyond your
time in their classrooms.
Before I came across Mr. Chambers
and the rest of the history department at
my high school, I hadn’t considered further study of the subject. I think a lot of
history majors have similar stories. With
so much emphasis on science, computers
and math in high school, would-be history students need to be motivated to follow their hearts.
The last time I saw Mr. Chambers, he
was asleep on an LTC bus. To make it
home from work, he takes two buses that
probably total more than an hour’s trip.
He puts so much energy into each of his
classes that it’s no wonder he’s dead tired
at the end of the day. Turns out he does
get tired from time to time.
A friend of mine at McMaster is also
a big Mr. Chambers fan. Whenever we
run into each other, we start into our
impressions and we both start to laugh.
We replay the same stories, smile at the
mannerisms and talk about how his classes were some of the most fun we had in
our high school days. We both miss him.
And then I know: Mr. Chambers was
the greatest teacher I ever had.
Some tips to reduce waste at Timmy’s
Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are
decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and
are written by a member of the editorial board but are
not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those
of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff.
News
Marshall Bellamy
Allison Buchan-Terrell
Sarvenaz Kermanshahi
Jonathan Yazer
Campus Life
Dallas Curow
Lorraine Forster
Metre sticks were a frequent prop in
his lessons, acting as spears as he taught
us about Greek hoplites or a machine
gun as he lectured about World War I.
His desk became a machine gun nest for
the latter, while the rows of student
desks served as ranks of soldiers for the
former. “Dave, I could kill you, but then
Mike would be stepping up into your
place and he’d be stabbing away with his
spear,” he’d say.
I still remember the way he summed
up every lesson about a new civilization:
“And then you know that the Sumerian
civilization was the greatest civilization
ever.” It didn’t matter what the reason
was, though I remember the Sumerians
were agricultural geniuses and the
Assyrians were particularly vicious. The
Babylonians invented cuneiform, and
that too was enough to generate the “and
then you know” remark.
One of my favourite memories was
the day he showed up to class with a
sweater tied backwards around his waist.
Though nobody asked, he told us all
how the zipper on his pants had broken
in the washroom and he didn’t want to
look foolish.
Mr. Chambers also had life lessons to
offer. On marriage: “When you’re married, you have to put in the effort. If you
don’t, then a day of not talking to each
other becomes a week, then a month, then
a year, and then you’ve drifted apart.” On
working a part-time job: “I once had a job
stocking the shelves in a grocery store. It
was one of the greatest jobs I ever had. I
could have done that job for the rest of
Arts & Entertainment
Anna Coutts
Lori Mastronardi
Mark Polishuk
Opinions
Ian Denomme
In addition to using travel mugs, there
are other ways to reduce waste from Tim
Hortons. If you know that you will be sitting and eating your baked good immediately, state that you do not need a paper
bag. If you do use a paper bag, note that
they are recyclable. Keep a carrying tray
in your vehicle that you can reuse. Hold
a hot paper cup with a napkin rather than
requesting a second cup.
Although it seems wasteful to give
customers using in-store china mugs a
cup to roll up, quite often they are given
damaged cups or ones that have been
dropped on the floor — cups that would
have otherwise been thrown out.
Mallory Frederick
Applied Math II
Gazette Staff 2004-2005
News - gazette.news@uwo.ca
Sports - gazette.sports@uwo.ca
A&E - gazette.entertainment@uwo.ca
Campus Life - gazette.campus@uwo.ca
Opinions - gazette.opinions@uwo.ca
Photo
Leah Crane
Aaron Lynett
Dave Picard
Gazette Composing
Graphics
Mike Dewar
Tie Um
Gazette Advertising
Ian Greaves, Manager
Cheryl Forster, Maja Anjoli
Alex McKay, Manager
Doug Warrick, Mark Ritchie, Sandra Rule
Ravi Amarnath, Mike Arntfield, Gabriella Barillari, Mike Burton, Rachel
Cartwright, Andrew Cionga, Chris Clarke, Jessica Collins, Kate Daley,
Armando D’Andrea, Dan Dedic, Angela Marie Denstedt, Deanna DiMenna, Ljubica Durlovska, Paige Dzenis, Maureen Finn, Tim Fish, Colin J.
Fleming, Adam Gibson, Darren Glowacki, Nancy Gray, Dominika L. Grzelak, Brice Hall, Jesse Halperin, Cory Hare, Clayton Hattlmann, James
Hayes, Holleh Javidan, Salina Kam, Laura Kobetz, Travis Kruger, Kyle
Malashewski, Ben Mann, Claire Neary, Chad Nevett, Karen Otto, Erol
Özberk, Wahid Pabani, Sarah Prickett, Jacob Rutka, Joel Saucier, Michael
Sauro, Chris Scott, Chris Sinal, Shaleen Somji, Leah Stevenson-Hastings,
Antonio Tan, Christina Taus, Arthur Thuot, Erica Timmerman, Tim
Toplak, Mitch Tucker, Sean G. Turnbull, Joyce Wang, Dave Ward, Jennie
Wilhelm, Zack Wolske, Brad Yandon, Cole Yates
Opinions
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
THE GAZETTE
P5
Adventures from the Contemplating life and creator
A&P cash register
Glamazon
Lori Mastronardi
A&E Editor
After working at a grocery store
for the past seven years — yes,
SEVEN years — I’ve learned...
well... nothing. Wait, that’s not
true. I’ve learned that I don’t want
to work at a grocery store for
another seven years. Oh, and I’ve
also learned a few things about
consumer behaviour.
My interaction with customers
is quite limited, with the typical
exchange rarely straying from the
following structure: “Hi, how are
you today?... beep... beep...
beep... Your total comes to
$12.76... Do you have an Air
Miles card? ... Thank you, have a
nice day.” Repeat 200 times.
As a cashier, my job is to serve
customers with a helpful, thankful
attitude. Regardless of how inappropriate or rude a customer
behaves, I need to take a deep
breath, smile and continue on in
my pursuit to satisfy the customer.
Since I return home to work on
breaks from school (which I’m
thankful for, because the paycheque is appreciated), the job’s
hard times remain relatively fresh
in my mind.
As a cashier, handling money
is a huge part of my job, and the
exchange can take numerous
forms. While many people
embrace technology and happily
pay with plastic, others carry their
money in the strangest containers.
Forget about a wallet or change
purse; some customers prefer to
pay with coins collected in a
Ziploc bag, a film canister, or —
the most unsettling — an empty
pill container.
Worse, people often choose to
If
you
thought
The
Gazette was cool in print,
wait’ll you see it on the
carry bills in their pockets rather
than their wallets, leaving me to
handle crumpled, folded, or — ew
— sweaty cash.
Several customers have failed
to master the art of unloading
their groceries onto the conveyor
belt. Hint: If you want your cold
items packaged together, assemble them that way!
Also, don’t take the time to tell
me that bananas/pasta sauce/pizza
pops are cheaper at a competing
grocer. Why don’t you just go
there?
As a cashier, I sometimes find
pleasure in assessing a customer’s
order. For example, a twentysomething male purchased a
lovely bouquet of flowers. Sweet,
right? Well, the item was followed
up by a pack of “ribbed for pleasure” condoms. A bit presumptuous, perhaps?
Another man, who was noticeably overweight, had a grocery list
that translated to a cart full of King
Dons, Doritos, pie, cookies —
pretty much anything falling under
the junk food umbrella. Well, that
is until I reached the end of his
order, where I found a case of Slim
Fast shakes. Hmm. Probably not
the best dieting technique...
Men seem to be the more
interesting shoppers, like in the
case of one married man who
seemed terribly confused by the
grocery purchasing process. He
fumbled his bills, and, to his
embarrassment, disclosed that it
was his “first time.”
After seven years of working
as a cashier, I’ve learned that
regardless of how hard you try,
you’re never going to please
everyone. However, above all else
I’ve definitely learned how to
complain. And, while the job is
sometimes entertaining, I hope
that after spending four years at
Western, I won’t have to return to
my job as a cashier.
EVERY TUESDAY
1/2 Price
Appetizers
8pm-close
Internet! Surf over to
www.gazette.uwo.ca
and bask in the HTML-
Corner of Oxford
and Wonderland
e-Business
Want a degree
that works for you?
Humber’s innovative e-Business degree is a unique
four-year program that integrates information
technology applications with a solid business
curriculum for an education that’s valued by
leading edge industries such as financial services
providers, retailers and high-tech service providers.
Think of yourself as a marketing specialist,
business development manager or account
supervisor (to name a few potential positions)
and you’re in the right seat.
Call 416-675-6622, ext. 3337 or email
edmund.baumann@humber.ca, for further
information. Apply for all Business School
programs at www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.business.humberc.on.ca
98.80.C.06
Degree
reflected glory.
To the Editor:
The Gazette’s editorial section has
recently been quite dull, so I decided to write something that could
benefit our materialistic lives.
Consider this: the proof of
God’s existence is all around. Yet
some arrogant beings still believe
the wonders surrounding us, from
the intricacy of life to the infinite
wisdom with which the stars and
planets float in endless space, are a
coincidence or product of blind
nature. That is like believing a
great painter drew a beautiful portrait by splashing buckets of paint
on a board.
The greatest miracles of Islam
are of a lasting nature. Unlike the
splitting of the sea by Moses,
which was witnessed only by those
present, the miracles of the Quran,
the last revealed word of God, can
be witnessed by all generations by
simply reading the book.
Its scientific facts have astonished many scientists, as the
Bible’s incompatibility with modern science had shaken their faith
in God. But the Quran isn’t a science textbook; it is primarily a
book of moral and spiritual guidance. Yet could anyone in seventh
century Arabia have known that
our atmosphere is made up of
seven layers? Known in detail the
various stages of development
from which an embryo grows into
a baby? That the universe is
“steadily expanding,” as the Quran
puts it, when modern scientists
have only recently proposed the
“Big Bang” theory? Known the
fact that each individual’s fingertips are absolutely unique, when
this was discovered recently?
The only answer to these questions is obvious: the Quran is the
Word of God. “If it had been from
other than God, they would have
found many inconsistencies in it.”
(Quran, 4:82) So instead of the
usual clubbing and drinking this
weekend, I suggest you contemplate your creator and your purpose
of existence.
Hatem Abu-zaghloula
Science II
Waxing
Laser Hair Removal
by
Makeup Treatments
Total Hair Care
Manicure
Pedicure
Facials
Body Wraps
experience
Makeup Lessons
Massage
the ultimate in pampering
Student
Student Discounts
Discounts
Available
Available
Gift
Gift Certificates
Certificates for
for all
all
Occasions
Occasions
Aromatherapy
Spa Packages
HAIR & DAY SPA
Masonville Place
Upper Level
850-0088
www.raymondshairdayspa.com
gazette.opinions@uwo.ca
98.38.C.07
STAY TUNED:
P6—Tuesday, March 8, 2005
A&E gets Chemically Romanced... Wednesday
Arts & Entertainment
Using In Love and Death
to help decipher The Used
Gazette File Photo
AH, THE USED — SO MUCH CATCHIER THAN THE SECONDHANDS. AM I RIGHT?! Clockwise, from left to bottom: Branden
Steineckert and his cohorts in rock; Bert McCracken, Quinn Allman and Jeph Howard.
By Anna Coutts
Gazette Staff
Music fans often aspire to decipher
the thoughts and feelings of a band
and to understand the members on
a more personal level. Fans of emo
rock group The Used need look no
further than the band’s In Love and
Death CD cover to get a glimpse of
the group’s inner workings and
vocalist Bert McCracken’s cryptic
lyrics.
“[The artwork on the album]
just represents the way we think,
and the way we are,” explains
Used bassist Jeph Howard. “The
artist, Alex Pardee, was an artist
that [guitarist] Quinn [Allman]
found on the web. His artwork just
described us, and we were all like,
‘Oh my god, it’s perfect.’ [Pardee’s
work] was just like us and our
music; chaotic but organized, very
clashing with everything.”
“Even if you look at the drawings around the thanks list and
stuff, you can see all these things
that are pictures full of little subtle
hints about us,” adds drummer
Branden Steineckert. “The drawings are not just wacky; they’ve
actually got a lot of control and
metaphor behind them.”
To create precise metaphorical
and visual representations of the
band members, Pardee gathered
ideas by sitting in on studio sessions.
“He would sit down with each
of us, just to get a feel for us and
who we are,” Howard says. Thus,
Pardee’s sketches are representative of the individual members and
their thoughts at different points of
the creative process during the
making of In Love and Death.
Each and every drawing is like a
symbolic snapshot of the band; it
just takes a little time to decipher
their cryptic meanings. “Like if
there is tape over someone’s
mouth, or their eyes crossed out, it
may symbolize a time where their
was lack of communication
between the members,” Steineck-
Does Your TA
Deserve An Award?
The Society of Graduate Students, The Graduate Teaching Assistant’s Union,
and the Faculty of Graduate Studies are sponsoring monetary awards for
excellence in graduate student teaching, including Graduate Teaching Assistants
and Graduate Student Instructors over the 2004-2005 academic year.
GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN!
Dating dos & don’ts
By Lori Mastronardi
Gazette Staff
Alison James was returning home
from the bar one night when a
man asked her if she would like
help crossing the street.
“I immediately thought he
was from some strange cult and
wondered if he wanted money,”
James remembers. “It’s moments
like these that I’m glad I’m wearing an engagement ring.”
Alison James, author of I
Used to Miss Him... but my Aim
is Improving, has handled her
share of heartbreak. Her book
offers snappy advice that speeds
the transition from heartbreak to
happiness.
After two decades of relationships, the New York City resident had plenty of advice to offer
on everything from picking up to
maintaining long-distance love.
PICKING UP
As most students have learned,
the bar is not the ideal place to
lay the foundation for a solid
relationship. However, it can be
the perfect place to indulge in a
good, flirtatious time. In order to
reach the fun stage, James suggests breaking the ice without
seeming overly obvious. Often,
it works to use one friend as bait.
“One girl in the group, especially if she’s dating someone,
can be the one who does the
crazy thing that makes guys talk
to the whole group.”
For example, James shares
how one friend wears funky
hats, while another carries a
feather boa in her purse. She
stresses that girls need to help
break the ice, since guys are
often terrified of approaching a
group of girls (also known as
“the circle of death”). James
concludes, “If he’s creepy, nothing will work. If he’s cute, anything will work.”
CYBER CHAT
The proliferation of email has
undoubtedly altered the dating
APPLY NOW FOR SEPTEMBER PART TIME EMPLOYMENT
The London School Age Program is currently looking for staff for their
recreational based before and after school programs.
Are you...
looking for part-time employment that will fit within your school schedule.
currently erolled in, or completed your degree in education, sociology,
psychology or child & family related courses
experienced working with groups of school aged children
available Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
If you have answered yes to these questions,
then we have the ideal job for you!
Deadline ~ March 11
98.82.C.08
Submit resume and cover letter to:
Attention Tanya Masse,
Human Resources Assistant,
346 Wonderland Road S.
London, ON N6K 1L3
phone: (519) 471-4300, ext. 256
98.84.C.06
Nomination forms are available online at:
www.uwo.ca/sogs
ert notes.
Visual
and
metaphorical
insights into the band’s personality
also shine through in The Used’s
music videos. For “All That I’ve
Got,” the interesting storybook
theme was an idea spawned by Allman and then visualized in an
intriguing manner by video director Mark Webb.
Outside of music, other ideas
have been bubbling from Steineckert’s head. Recently launching a
skate line called Twenty Twenty
Skateboards, he is excited about
getting back into the boarding
scene.
“I’ve been skateboarding since I
was like, 11,” Steineckert says. “I
had a little bit of extra time and
find myself dabbling in [boarding]
again. I really wanted to get back
involved with it.”
Steineckert is happy to note
that his new side project is going
well so far, and that promoting it on
the tour and online has really
helped.
As a whole, the band recently
took up promoting tsunami
relief, encouraging people to
donate through its website
www.theused.net. In addition to
the tsunami effort, the band also
supports “little charities here and
there” and help out in more indirect ways.
Though they may not actively
campaign, Steineckert and Howard
are very much in favour of using
music as a powerful messenger,
noting that it is “very cool” the way
bands like My Chemical Romance
endorse anti-suicide campaigns.
Even cooler is Steineckert and
Howard’s enthusiasm about performing in Canada. They are so
pleased by the reception they have
received so far on their Canadian
dates that Howard claims, “We’re
probably going to come here a lot
more often. We’re down; we’re
definitely going to come to Canada
a lot. We’re bigger in Canada than
we are anywhere else.”
In fact, if it weren’t for all the
hassles from the “assholes” at the
border, Howard claims The Used
would play Canada even more
often. “I love Canada,” Howard
says. “I would totally live here.”
The Used performed at the John
Labatt Centre last Saturday night
as part of the Taste of Chaos tour.
Fax: (519) 471-3576 Email: lsap_hr@lcc.on.ca www.lcc.on.ca
process by eliminating the
embarrassment of face-to-face
rejection and allowing ample
time to structure the perfect
string of poetry.
However, email can spark
complications as it is difficult to
determine tone and easy to misinterpret a flirtatious remark.
James explains, “If you tend to
push ‘send’ when you’re drinking or in a bad mood, it can
cause you a lot of frustration as
well... but all in all [email] has
been good for communication.”
JEALOUSY
Jealousy is normal — even if
you’re in a perfectly stable relationship.
James stresses that self-confidence is essential. “You’re kidding yourself if you think your
boyfriend won’t watch porn or
feel attracted to another girl. You
just need to ensure you both
believe something better comes
from sticking out the relationship.
“In the end you have to
remember that the person is
either going to like you or
they’re not — you can’t control
what they do and you can’t control how they feel.”
LONG-DISTANCE LOVE
James believes long-distance
relationships can work, as long
as both people make a concerted
effort to see each other regularly.
However, she explains, “If
you’re apart for several years
you have to wonder why you’re
not trying to be in the same
place... you should be realistic
and realize it might be more
stress and strain than it’s worth.”
GIRL-GUY FRIENDSHIPS
“The only way two people can be
really good friends without either
person feeling sexual attraction is
if they’ve dated before and
they’ve both moved on,” James
explains. “There needs to be a
barrier that prevents you from
getting involved sexually, like if
it’s your sister’s boyfriend.”
While common in college,
James notes that guys and girls
rarely remain friends in the work
world. “What is it to be friends
with a guy? You enjoy each
other’s company, have a lot of
fun together and care about each
other. Objectively, that’s the
beginning of a relationship.”
RELATIONSHIP
BREAKDOWNS
The first few dates can be lovely,
and the honeymoon stage can be
heavenly; however, many relationships eventually break down.
James explains that people
become comfortable in bad situations because they are either
bored or want a warm body.
“Don’t make excuses for
someone who is not right for you
— it’s not worth it.”
Arts & Entertainment
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
THE GAZETTE
Revolving SKANKY SWANKY
Romance
the single girl
by anna coutts
With the powerhouse combo of
Guns ‘N’ Roses and Stone Temple
Pilots frontman Scott Weiland,
Velvet Revolver is a band that one
should expect great things from.
However, this single falls short.
Slash’s heavy speed metal guitar is enticing, and Weiland’s
vocals are strong, but the two different sounds create a song with
potential, not one with power.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
“HELENA”
Kicking in with a fast-paced,
blood-pumping guitar intro,
“Helena” immediately draws listeners in. Throw in smooth, strong
vocals and ska-like instrumentals
and you have an undeniable hit.
By the time the chorus begins,
listeners can’t help but sway along
to the tune and belt out the lyrics.
EMINEM
“MOCKING BIRD”
Eminem hits the mark again with
this emotionally raw track. He raps
directly to his daughter, spilling his
heart out for the whole world to
hear.
This classic lullaby is accompanied by background piano, which
adds a haunting touch to this tune.
Eminem publicly reveals his
pain, connecting listeners to the
artist and making this track a huge
success.
Festival Of The Arts starts:
Western’s annual Festival of
the Arts has begun and a weeklong series of events is
planned. In addition to the
daily events in the UCC Atrium
here’s a quick rundown of the
schedule:
Tuesday — Film/Fashion
MODnite: A night of student
films, models in studentdesigned clothing and a performance from The Drunken Bastards. This 19+ event takes place
at The Wave, with a $2 cover
and doors opening at 9 p.m.
Wednesday — Theatre Showcase: Free passes to Gypsy, the
Improv comedy troupe and performances from some of Western’s top vocalists are on the bill
for an all-ages event at the
Spoke Lounge at 10 p.m.
Thursday — Projet Orange:
The red-hot Quebec band hits
the Wave for a 19+ event.
Friday — Original &
Unplugged: Get your acoustic
groove on at The Spoke Lounge
at 10 p.m. with a number of student acts and a performance
from The Elemeno Peas.
Mar 4-10
COACH
CARTER
Rated PG
NATIONAL
TREASURE
7:00 Nightly
9:45 Nightly
Rated PG
140 Minutes
146 minutes
regular admission
$4.25
Tuesdays
$3.00
second floor UCC
Kids always
$3.00
for movie listings
661-3616
www.westernfilm.ca
FREE Parking call or
see website for details
WE’VE MOVED!
Your Best, Cost Effective
Alternative In Hair Removal!!
EVERY TUESDAY
1/2 Price
Appetizers
8pm-close
isissugar@rogers.com
100% Natural
Permanent Hair Removal
Corner of Oxford
and Wonderland
Student Discounts
171 Queens Ave.
Hours Tue-Wed 10-6
Thu-Fri 10-8
Sat 10-4
457-9767
98.80.C.06
SCHOOL’S OUT! FARES VALID FOR DEPARTURES IN MAY
LONDON
$449
MUNICH/BERLIN/FRANKFURT $599
AMSTERDAM/PARIS $599
ROME/MILAN
$629
MADRID/BARCELONA $669
ATHENS
$769
Let’s Talk Europe
EXTENDED!!
Buy airfare to the UK or Europe and Travel
Insurance and receive a FREE Worldphone
and FREE Digital Camera or Mp3 player!!
For more details call or stop by one of our offices.
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
FLY INTO LONDON, AND HOME FROM NICE
FLY INTO LONDON, AND HOME FROM MADRID
FLY INTO LONDON, AND HOME FROM ATHENS
SYDNEY
BANGKOK
AUCKLAND
WIN a trip to
New Zealand!
GET ON TRACK
FOR EUROPE
Visit our NEW
website for details.
FREE VIP Backpackers
Hostel Membership
www.travelcuts.com
with the purchase of
a Eurail or Britrail pass
For more details call or stop by one of our offices.
98.84.C.02
VELVET REVOLVER
“DIRTY LITTLE THING”
The Lohan Life: Despite problems between Lindsay Lohan
and her father, she might appear
in a reality show that Papa
Lohan is pitching to MTV. Lindsay thinks the show could help
people know the truth about her
family. Truth? Has she never
seen a reality show?
Tasteless Chaos: At Saturday’s
Taste of Chaos concert at the
JLC, two featured bands didn’t
endear themselves to the audience. Mike D’Antonio, bassist
for Killswitch Engage, told male
fans to “punch the girls in the
ovaries,” and Bert McCracken
from The Used offered to
“devirginize any ladies in the
crowd.” Time to get some better
material, guys.
More Passion: The Passion of
the Christ returns to theatres on
Friday, with six violent minutes removed from the original
cut. Despite what you think of
the movie, you have to respect
Mel Gibson’s desire to make
the movie he wanted the first
time around. With this rerelease and a bow to the censors, it seems like Gibson is
more concerned with profits
than the Prophet.
P7
$574
$598
$614
$1099
$1129
$1299
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
from
ROUND
TRIP
Travel Talks
March 10
SWAP & Europe Talks
Backpacking Europe 1:30-3pm
Work Abroad with SWAP 3:30-4:30pm
McKellar Room,
University Community Centre
To RSVP or to access our complete talk list:
Visit: www.travelcuts.com
P8
Arts & Entertainment
THE GAZETTE
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
VARSITY MILLS
1
block from
Oxford Street &
Western Road
BRAND NEW
Luxury Student Townhouses
Outstanding Location
CALL 858-2525
www.varsitymills.com
98.80.C.08
John Travolta
Christina Milian
Uma Thurman
Andre Benjamin
Cast keeps its Cool
in C+ crime comedy
By Mark Polishuk
Gazette Staff
Be Cool
Starring: John Travolta, Uma
Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Christina Milian
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
presents
the best St. Patty’s Day party in the City featuring
ADVANCE
TICKETS
ON
SALE!!
/NEYEARWILLGETYOULIFE
AN EXCITING NEW LIFE IN THE WORLD OF LAW 0OSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OR
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IS ALL YOU NEED TO GET INTO (UMBERS UNIQUE /FFICE
!DMINISTRATIONn,AW&IRM0ROFILEPROGRAM9OULLGETCLASSESFILLEDWITH
PRACTICALHANDSONAPPLICATIONSANDWELLPLACEYOUINTOONEOFSEVERALOF
/NTARIOSMOSTPROMINENTLAWFIRMSFORWEEKSOFPAIDONSITETRAINING!LL
THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN ONLY TWO SEMESTERS SO YOU DONT HAVE TO DO ANY
UNNECESSARYTIME#ALLssEXTANDGETANEWLIFE
THURSDAY
March 17th
Doors Open
at 9pm
Advance tickets
$15
$20 at the Door
Must be 19 plus
Be Cool is a movie with a shallow
plot, two-dimensional characters
and an overall feeling that the
entire project was a self-indulgent
lark on the part of the actors.
Why, then, is it getting a positive review? Because it’s cool. A
film like this succeeds entirely on
the charm and talent of the actors,
and Be Cool has both in spades.
Based on the novel by Elmore
Leonard, Be Cool is the sequel to
Get Shorty, and John Travolta
returns as loan shark-turned-movie
producer Chili Palmer. Chili is
thinking of entering the music
industry when his record-producing pal Tommy Athens (James
Woods) is killed by a Russian mobster. Chili becomes involved with
Tommy’s widow Edie (Thurman)
and ends up running the Athens’
record company.
Chili’s first signing is starlet
Linda Moon (Milian), a promising
singer stuck in a go-nowhere
lounge act managed by the shifty
Nick Carr (Harvey Keitel) and
wannabe gangsta Raji (Vaughn).
Chili’s method of signing Linda is
less than subtle, leading Nick and
Raji to plan Chili’s demise. Throw
in the Russian mobsters and a running feud with rap mogul Sin
LaSalle (Cedric the Entertainer),
and the whole film becomes a case
of who’s trying to set up who.
Much like the recent Ocean’s
Twelve, you get the feeling that this
sequel didn’t really need to be
made. Clearly, the actors are having
a lot of fun, but then again so are
people in home movies, and they’re
not charging $10 to watch them.
Director F. Gary Gray is a former music video director, and thus
the script is full of dialogue like,
“The music industry is tough... I’d
better get back into crime.” Since
these lines aren’t exactly zingers to
begin with, they get really old.
While Be Cool does feel like an
extended Saturday Night Live skit,
it helps that all of the actors are trying their best to add to their fairly
one-note roles. Even more than Vincent Vega or Tony Manero, Chili
Palmer is perhaps Travolta’s signature role. It is somewhat annoying
how Chili is good at literally everything, but Travolta’s natural charisma makes the character endearing.
His Pulp Fiction co-stars Thurman and Keitel don’t bring much to
the table aside from the, “Wow,
look at the stars!” reaction. The real
strength is the rest of the supporting
cast. Cedric is very funny as the rap
gangsta/suburban dad, and Outkast’s Andre Benjamin steals a few
scenes in his role as a member of
Sin’s posse. The funniest performance in the movie actually comes
from The Rock as Raji’s gay bodyguard/aspiring actor Elliot. His
“monologue” for Chili is worth the
price of admission alone.
The major weak link in the
movie is the subplot with Milian.
In a movie dripping with in-jokes
and irony, Milian’s Pollyanna character and story are played way too
straight. There is a scene between
Chili and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
that is so cheesy it almost stops the
movie dead with its earnestness. If
there had been a satirical edge to
Milian’s character (or if Milian
was a better actress), it would have
helped immensely.
Be Cool is the movie equivalent
of fast food; it’s quick, you don’t
really need it and there are better
things out there, but it also goes
down easy and tastes pretty good.
ITSTHE,!7
Downtown Kathy Brown’s above the
Honest Lawyer 228 Dundas St. 433-4913
!PPLYNOW
0ROGRAMSTARTS
IN3EPTEMBER
98.84.C.04
/NTARIO#OLLEGE!PPLICATION3ERVICE,WWWBUSINESSHUMBERCA
Sports
P9—Tuesday, March 8, 2005
ON DECK:
Western and Lakehead resume their hockey rivalry... Thursday
Western clinches quarter-final win over Waterloo
By Joel Saucier
Gazette Staff
Good things come in threes, and
the men’s Ontario University Athletics quarter-final hockey series
between Western and the Waterloo
Warriors was no exception.
The series was a closely contested three-game clash, with
Western taking the third and deciding game 4-1 on Sunday night at
Thompson Arena. The win put an
end to Waterloo’s season and gave
Western a berth in the OUA semifinal where the Mustangs will meet
the Lakehead Thunderwolves. The
series is set to get underway in
Thunder Bay on Wednesday night.
Coming off a tough 3-0 loss in
Waterloo on Saturday, Western
needed to strike quickly and often
and keep Waterloo off the score
sheet.
“We had to put the game last
night behind us and focus on winning tonight,” Western assistant
captain Jamie Chamberlain said
after the game. “We knew we
could put forward a better effort
tonight, especially playing in our
own building.”
A key to putting forth such an
effort was the play of veteran
goalie Mike D’Alessandro; he
made some important saves early
to keep the score knotted at zero
through the first period. “Mike’s
been great for us for four years —
we know that,” head coach Clarke
Singer said of his netminder’s early
play. “He’s a real key to our hockey team [and] we love having him
back there because he’s always
ready come game time.”
Waterloo goaltender Curtis Darling also stood his ground in net
and showed he was the most comfortable player on the ice for the
Warriors. The rookie stopped many
odd-man rushes in the first half of
the game, giving Waterloo signs of
life.
The goaltending match-up featured two of the better goalies in
Ontario, if not the country. D’Alessandro was quick to assert that
goalies aren’t always the difference
makers; it takes a whole team
effort to win games.
“I don’t look at it as a ‘me versus the other goalie’ scenario — we
need to go out and play a good
team game,” he said. “As long as I
chip in and do my part, we’ll be a
successful hockey team.”
Western was successful in the
offensive zone as well, breaking
the scoreless tie midway through
the second period on a one-timer
by Kelly Paddon, who slipped off
the point and took a cross-ice pass
from Mike Rice. The shot handcuffed Darling and gave Western
the critical first goal of the game.
The ’Stangs added to their lead
five minutes later off a turnover at
the Warriors blue line. Chamberlain took a beautiful feed from
Kevin Richardson at the side of the
goal and redirected the puck into
the Waterloo net for the all-important insurance goal.
“Come playoff time you look
for veteran leadership to make big
plays and score goals,” Chamberlain said after the game. “I think in
this series we had that leadership in
two games, but we didn’t have it in
the other one.”
Kevin Hurley gave Waterloo
some hope in the early stages of the
third period as he stepped across
the blue line on a poorly-timed hit
by a Western defender and snapped
a wrister over D’Alessandro to
make it a one-goal game again.
The tense moments didn’t last
long as Ryan Hare scored Western’s third goal of the game with 13
minutes left to relieve the pressure
from the ’Stangs defense. Matt
Manias scored into an empty net
with under a minute left to clinch
the win and solidify a spot in the
semi-final.
“A lot of our guys have played
in pretty big games in their careers,
so they definitely seemed comfortable out there tonight,” Singer
commented. “We played solid
defense, which opened up offensive chances for us that we were
able to capitalize on.”
Waterloo is very young and still
adjusting to the university style of
play. The Warriors finished off
their regular season strong and
came out firing in the playoffs after
having a rough start to the season.
“The scoring depth out front
needs some improvement, and we
need some goal-a-game guys to
really round out our roster,” Warriors head coach Karl Taylor said.
“We are still in a rebuilding
process with this being our second
year together. We have a bright
future ahead of us, for sure, but a
few things to improve on.”
After the officiating had been
heavily criticized in the first two
games, Sunday’s referee left the
outcome up to the players, calling
only five minor penalties in the
game, all in the first two periods.
“I was happy the refs let the
game go today; as a coach you like
to see your players decide the game.
It definitely allows you to see which
team is more prepared,” Taylor said.
“The better team won today —
Western played the best game I’ve
seen in my two years as coach.”
Game One Scoring Summary (London):
Western 3, Waterloo 1
Period #1
Western - Rice (unassisted) - 14:30
Western - Chamberlain (Richardson, Rowan) - PP 18:05
Waterloo - Metherel (Roche, Fazio) - 12:36
Period #2
Waterloo - Brenner (Graham) - 02:26
Period #3
No Scoring
First Overtime
Western - Chamberlain 2 (Peralta, Bannan) - PP 07:16
Shots on Goal
Waterloo 22
Western 49
Game Two Scoring Summary (Waterloo):
Waterloo 3, Western 0
Period #1
Waterloo - Roche (unassisted ) - 09:27
Period #2
No Scoring
Period #3
Waterloo - Spooner (Hurley ) - 01:02
Waterloo - Rivers (unassisted) - EN 19:11
Shots on Goal
Western 36
Waterloo 19
Game Three Scoring Summary (London):
Western 4, Waterloo 1
Period #1
No Scoring
Period #2
Western - Paddon (Rice, Manias) - 07:47
Western - Chamberlain (Richardson, Rowan) - 12:37
Period #3
Western - Manias (Kennedy) - EN 19:43
Waterloo - Hurley (Della, Mora) - 04:05
Western - Hare (Rice) - 07:05
Shots on Goal
Waterloo 19
Western 33
P10
Sports
THE GAZETTE
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Sporty weekend round-up
By Jordan De Jong and Ian Van Den Hurk
Gazette Staff
Traveling all the way to Saskatoon, SK this
past weekend, the Western women’s volleyball team posted its best finish ever at the
Canadian Interuniversity Sport Championships, finishing fifth overall.
The sixth-seeded Mustangs knocked off
the Laval Rouge et Or, the fifth seed and last
year’s bronze medal winners, in a consolation fifth-place game by scores of 25-15, 2325, 25-21 and 25-18.
Western finished eighth in 1997-98 and
seventh in 1999-00 in its previous appearances at the national tournament. Before the
adoption of the current tournament format,
the Mustangs captured three national volleyball titles in the 1971-1972, 1974-75 and
1975-76 seasons.
Two London natives led the way for
Western. Fourth-year Mustang Allison Brent
earned player-of-the-game honours by
putting up 12 kills and eight digs, while second-year teammate Melissa Mann led the
match with 17 kills against just two attacking
errors.
The Mustangs narrowly snuck past the
Dalhousie Tigers in the consolation semifinal, with the Tigers taking the Mustangs to
a fifth set before Western could put them
away. Mann and Brent led the team with
eight kills, and Mann also led the Mustangs
with 18 digs.
In other Mustang action, the Western
women’s wrestling team placed seventh at
the CIS Championships over the weekend
despite competing without Ontario University Athletic silver medalist Belinda Chou.
A bright spot for the women’s team was
captain Terri McNutt’s bronze medal performance. McNutt found sweet revenge by
defeating Sarah White of Simon Fraser in the
53 kg weight class. White defeated McNutt
in last year’s CIS final, but McNutt was
determined to not lose again, and fought
back to win the final two rounds of this
year’s rematch. It was her second career CIS
medal.
The men’s team also wrestled well. Captain Phil Medeiros defeated Chase Wong of
Alberta to place fifth in the 57 kg class while
teammate Perry Cheung finished seventh in
the 61 kg class.
Housing
W e l c o m e t o T h e G a z e t te
3,4,5 & 6 Bedroom houses at Oxford and Wharncliffe
available May 01, 2005. Clean, spacious and carpeted with skylights, fireplaces, dishwasher, laundry and
parking. Call Jim Lovell 439-7078.
m a r ke t p l a c e
3,4,5 BD. APARTMENTS, houses and townhouses.859-3236 Featuring red brick buildings surrounding campus. Call Eric 859-3236 anytime
3/4 bedroom apts.- Downtown, Victoria Park. 3 bathrooms, A/C, new kitchen, new appliances, all updates, laundry, parking. $1350-$1995. 433-3000.
6 6 1 - 32 74
Housing
Housing
Housing
Housing
#1 A+, 6 Bed Student Homes 636-7173. Reasonable
rent, hassle free living, we do it all. 3,4,5 bed apts and
homes also available. Laundry, Free parking , appliances, network, all amenities near by. Near UWO.
Call for info or viewing anytime 636-7173
$375 +/MONTH - 418 Castlegrove Rd.. 3-6 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, 1 bus to UWO, non-smokers,
no pets, very clean. 519-660-4458.
1ST PLACES TO see - 3 & 4 bed. apts so close to
campus. 5 appliances, free parking, spacious, networked for internet. Call John for showing 636-7173.
1 & 2 person accommodation: Single bedrooms,
bachelor apartments, 1 bedroom apartments. $300$700/monthly inclusive. On Western Road near bus
stop/convenience store, on-site coinless laundry, free
parking, non-smoking, no pets, on-site management,
internet ready, some free tv/cable. 673-1843.
2 B.R. OXFORD & Wharncliffe. From $350 inclusive
to $420 inclusive. Direct Dundas bus or walking distance. Non-smokers only. Ole Norgaard 657-6911.
3 BD. APARTMENTS, houses and townhouses. 8593236 Large selection of red brick buildings.859-3236
Comes with all appliances and Hi speed networking.Call Eric at 859-3236 anytime
2 BED, 2 bath apt for May 1. Oxford/Wonderland, close
to all amenities, direct 10 min bus to campus. $860 incl.,
flexible lease. Meghan or Therese @ 641-3471
3 BDM. ADJACENT western campus live in the new
red bricks ones next year! Super sized rooms. All appliances, very well maintained. Fully networked for internet, parking. So close to campus. Call Jon for more
information or showing 852-7993.
1 BEDROOM APTS. Victorian. Richmond/Picadilly
area. Attractive, bright, cathedral ceilings, hardwood,
gas fireplace, brass lights, appliances, eat-in kitchen,
armoire, parking, microwave. May 01/05. $479-$595
per month utilities included. 679-8323.
2 BEDROOM APT to share. Looking for a mature
female student for 8 mos lease. Clean, Furnished,
Laundry and Parking. Close to UWO. Contact
Dionne 520-6657
3 BDRM. APTS, All inclusive, Great downtown locations, direct bus to UWO. Some Richmond area.
Parking, laundry. May1/05. Responsible landlord. Call
Paul 660-3659.
2 BEDROOM APT. Spacious, walking distance to
UWO, laundry, parking, all inclusive. Available May
1/05. 649-7320.
3 BDRM. DOWNTOWN behind The Keg, Yale & Harvard St. 2 floors, laundry, hardwood floors. parking 2
vehicles, Secure bike shed $450/bdrm includes utilities.657-4836
#1 ABSOLUTELY THE best off campus houses! All
sizes of apartments on all sides of campus. Many
brand new red brick units are available. These houses go very fast. Call Bill 670-0327.
#1 AMAZING SUBLET May 1-Sept 1. 297 Central
downtown. 6 large rooms, 2 baths, dishwasher, laundry, backyard, balcony & huge loft with bar. 300350/mth utilities incl. Call Claire 519-694-0365
#1 APARTMENTS for rent on all side of campus, all
newly built. Very Spacious rooms and closets. 5 appliances, free parking, network. Call now 636-7173
for best selection.
#1 CALL: (519) 859-3236. This is the number to call
for off campus rentals. Call Eric anytime 859-3236.
#1 IN OFF campus rentals! All sizes and may locations to choose from. These are the awesome red
brick ones, and they go fast. Call Jon 852-7993.
$350/MTH- 1261 Limberlost Rd. -4 bdrm house, 3
bath, 3 parking, living, kitchen, laundry. 10 Min. UWO
or D-town by Bus, Bus stop at end of driveway!. Just
5 Min. to amenities by foot. Contact Chris Ledsham
@ 657.4948, or cledsham@uwo.ca
London’s
Premier
Off-Campus
Housing
•••
Exclusive Provider
of The
Red Brick Buildings
•••
3-4-5 Bedroom
Apartments &
Townhouses
1 FREE PIZZA every month! + 4 bd house. Free pizza every month when you stay in this clean, spacious
& partially furnished 4 bd home! For only $395/mo+,
you will receive top of the line service you deserve.
Instant access to bus stops, minutes to UWO, shopping and more. Call 1-866-837-5558 or email
info@jccrosshomes.com now! It won’t last long!
1 ROOM AVAILABLE in an excellent apartment with
a couple of nice roommates. Perfect student location. Call Bill 670-0327 for more details.
1 ROOMMATE WANTED in 4 bdrm house. 3 baths,
condo with new appliances. $360 +utilities, north
Richmond, 10 min. walk, 2 min bus ride, direct route.
Call anytime, Danielle 858-2519.
1,2,3 BEDROOMS. MASONVILLE Gardens Condos.
Close to shopping and UWO. Includes 3 appliances,
fireplace & balcony. On-site laundry and controlled
entry. Call Bonnie 474-4107.
1,2,3,4,5,6 apartments, homes and townhomes for
rent. 859-3236 Red brick buildings adjacent to campus and downtown. 859-3236 Large bedrooms, hispeed networking and open concept living areas.8593236 Many to choose from. Call Eric at 859-3236 anytime
1,2,3,4,5,6 Bd. Apt.and Houses for rent. You must see
the red brick townhomes. Many locations, including
downtown, the gates, Sarnia/Western rd. area.
Please call Jon, 852-7993 anytime to make viewing
appointment.
1-2-3-4-5-6 bedroom apts & homes available. Don’t
look any further!. Great student homes. Reasonable
rent, utilities included, hassle free living. parking,
laundry & all amenities near by. Near UWO. Call for
info & viewing anytime. 858-2674, Cell: 852-2674
Minutes to UWO/KING’s
Located in excellent student locations,
our apartments are designed with the
needs of students in mind. All units
are spacious and clean, and most come
with 5 appliances, huge bedrooms with
enormous closets, ceramic tile in kitchen
and high speed Internet access.
JON: 852-7993
BILL: 670-0327
ERIC: 859-3236
JOHN: 636-7173
www.londonprop.com
98.77.C.01
2 BEDROOM CONDO. 15 Jacksway Cres. Located a
few minutes from UWO, beside Masonville. Includes
2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom. Fully
furnished kitchen, new stove, fridge, dishwasher, fireplace, outdoor patio, large storage room. Will not last
long. $950/month plus hydro (negotiable). Contact
Luke anytime 519-630-7450
2 BEDROOM LUXURIOUS SUITES. 695 Richmond.
Available May 1/05. 5 appliances, 24-7 on-site security, indoor pool, A/C, parking included. $575 per person.
Call 645-8998 email marie@creativeproperty.com.
2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE in 5 bedroom house in
Oxford/Wharncliffe area. $350 +utilities, 2 bathrooms,
all appliances. Responsible guys preferred. Please
call Tim anytime, 642-4957 or trichar@uwo.ca
2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE in 5 bedroom house.
$400 all incl/person. Close to shopping, on main bus
route. Looking for clean, female roommate. Steph at
852-3016
2 BEDROOMS FOR rent in 4 bedroom condo style
townhouse. 2.5 klm. to UWO. Close to major busroutes, fully furnished with 5 appliances, pots, pans &
cutlery included. $375 +utilities per month. female
preferred, non-smoker, no pets. 519-353-7179, 519641-8675, email: afhanif@rogers.com
2 BEDROOMS IN clean 4 bedroom home. Near Sarnia/Wonderland, bus routes, mall, etc. Furnished living
area, new laundry/dishwasher. Non-smoking females
only, no pets please. $350/month. Heather 474-6258.
2,3 BDM ADJACENT to campus. Newly built, super
sized rooms, all appliances, very clean, parking. Networked for internet. Call Jon 852-7993.
2-3-4 BEDROOM houses. 8 month lease available.
Just like home. Clean houses in quiet neighborhoods,
just east of Masonville Mall (on Wellington 13).. $375450/per room inclusive. www.gardnerrentals.com.
Call Jill 672-1829.
3 AND 4 bedroom apts and townhomes. These are
the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, very spacious, and so close to campus. All appliances, very
clean and well maintained. For more information of
showing please call Jon 852-7993 anytime.
*Limited availability for May 2005
Call Anytime To View:
2 BEDROOM APTS. Victorian. Richmond St. area.
Attractive, huge bedrooms, deck, microwave, blinds,
direct bus UWO & downtown, parking, laundry. May
01/05. Starting $359 per bedroom, all utilities included. 679-8323.
3 AND 4 bdrm apts. in various locations- all all great
student areas. Many are brand new red brick homes
with huge bedrooms, large closets, networked internet, free parking, laundry, and open concept kitchen/
living room. Please call Bill anytime 670-0327
A Group of 8 or 2 Groups of 4 =
GREAT HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION, GREAT PRICE
8 bedroom luxurious home, Huron/
Richmond. Featuring large private
bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gracious principle
rooms, custom bar, laundry and parking.
Call Jim Smith to view - Rides available
433-4331 • 433-2181
98.81.C.04
LUXURY APARTMENTS & TOWNHOUSES
London Property Corp.
1 BEDROOM- 17 Barrington Upper in house. fridge,
stove, laundry facilities, parking. $540 utilities included.
Website www.student-housing.ca or 673-0000 ext. 10
3 AND 4 BEDROOM apts and townhomes. These
are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, very
spacious, and so close to campus. All appliances,
very clean and well maintained. For more information
of showing please call Jon 852-7993 anytime.
3 B.R. HOUSE in great condition. Near south. Home
with 6 appliances, central air, new decoration, Dundas Bus. this house has it all! Ole Norgaard 657-6911.
3 BD BRAND new red brick townhouses and single
family homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand new
appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept
kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked high
speed internet! All are in great student areas. Act
fast- these won’t last. For more information call Bill
at 670-0327
3 BEDROOM APT DOWNTOWN. Very spacious, all
appliances, close to direct bus route, parking included. $1000 incl.. heat and water. Call John 636-7173.
3 BEDROOM APT. Red brick, walk to campus. many
to choose from. Call Eric 859-3236.
3 BEDROOM APTS. Victorian. Richmond St. area.
large, high ceilings, fireplace, bay window, microwave, parking, laundry, direct bus UWO & downtown, armoire. May 01/05. Starting $349 per bedroom
all utilities included. 679-8323.
3 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment. 239 Epworth.
Walking distance to UWO & King’s. Furnished, laundry, clean, tastefully decorated. A must see! $340/per
room +utilities, internet provided, non-smokers. 905639-0893.
3 BEDROOM DUPLEX, Colborne/Cheapside, fireplace, large private deck, parking, laundry, microwave, dishwasher, on bus-route, utilities included.
$1200.00/month, 12 month lease, mature students,
available May 1. Call 432-8385 or leave message
3 BEDROOM HOUSE. All utilities, cable & internet
can be included. Totally redecorated, laminate wood
flooring, very clean. 2 bathrooms, 6 appliances. 5 min
bus to campus, walk to shopping. Only Starts from
$395. Call quick Britta 476-7965.
3 BEDROOM HOUSES for rent on all sides of campus. These units are spacious and in excellent condition. Prime locations. For more info call 645-7368
now.
3 BEDROOM LUXURY home. All new appliances,
laundry, sunroom, deck, study. Mint condition.
$535/per room, utilities included. 12 month lease.
433-1977.
3 BEDROOM NEW kitchen, 5 appliances, hardwood
floors, spacious living room, wired for internet, phone
and cable, many recent upgrades, clean and well
maintained, close to bus routes. starting at $300 all inclusive. Call Britta 476-7965.
3 BEDROOM, large $1200, large 2 bedroom $800
utilities included, in triplex, 27 Summit Ave., parking,
coin laundry, close to UWO, near bus route, near
shopping plaza 666-2381 (evenings)
3 AMAZING BEDROOMS in a red brick townhouse
close to campus! Features a huge open concept
kitchen and living room, laundry and full time property management! This place is newly built, and very
very clean and bright. Please call Bill at 670-0327.
4 AMAZING BEDROOMS in a 3 storey red brick
townhouse close to campus, as well as a shopping
mall!! Features a huge open concept kitchen and living room, laundry, 2 full bathrooms, full time property
management, and a private back yard! This place is
newly built, and very very clean and bright. Please
call Bill at 670-0327.
4 AND 5 bdm. homes, townhomes. all newly built.
Very spacious room sizes and closets, All appliances.
Very close to campus. Free parking and internet networked. Call Jon 852-7993 anytime
4 AND 5 bdrm apts. in various locations- all all great
student areas. Many are brand new red brick homes
with huge bedrooms, large closets, networked internet, free parking, laundry, and open concept kitchen/
living room. Please call Bill anytime 670-0327
4 AND 5 bdrm houses, townhomes. Large room
sizes, large closets, 2 bathrooms, networked for internet. All appliances, very clean, lots of parking. Call
Jon 852-7993 anytime.
4 B.R. HOMES in Oxford/Wharncliffe area. These
homes are allergy free & clean. From $400 inclusive.
Ole Norgaard 657-6911.
4 BD APARTMENTS for rent. These units are big,
open concept. There modern, newly built, and really
close to campus. You get bar stools, 5 appliances, all
rooms wired for phone, cable and net. Call John now
for a showing 636-7173
4 BD. ALL locations are walking distance to campus
and on a bus route. Free parking. Call Eric to view
859-3236
4 BD. APARTMENTS, Houses and townhouses. 8593236 Large selection of redbrick buildings. 859-3236
Hi speed networking, and all appliances.
Call Eric at 859-3236 anytime
4 BD. RED brick town houses. Located at Oxford &
Platt’s Lane. 5 minute bus to campus. 2 full bathrooms, in-suite laundry. Located across from grocery
store, LCBO & Shoppers Drugmart. Free parking.
Call Eric to view 859-3236
4 BDM. ADJACENT to campus. Homes and townhomes. Live in the new red brick one next year! Super sized rooms, all appliances, very well maintained,
fully networked for internet, parking, so close to campus. For more info or showing call Jon 852-7993.
4 BDR HOUSE, close to campus, 2 full baths, 4 appliances, hardwood floor, sunroom, garage. $1200+.
Ken 473-0723/857-5660
4 BDRM. DOWNTOWN behind The Keg, Yale & Harvard St. 2 floors, laundry, hardwood floors. parking 2
vehicles, Secure bike shed $400/bdrm includes utilities.657-4836
4 BD BRAND new red brick townhouses and single
family homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand new
appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept
kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked high
speed internet! Located in great student areas. Act
fast- these won’t last. For more information call Bill
at 670-0327
4 BED. APARTMENTS at Sarnia & Western Road.
Red brick buildings next to subway. Only a few left.
Networked bedrooms, 5 appliances including in-suite
laundry. Call Eric to view 859-3236.
4 BEDROOM APARTMENTS and townhomes. New
red brick buildings. A must see. Call Eric 859-3236
4 BEDROOM CONDO to share $400/Bdrm. 1500
Richmond St.-4 Vacancies. 1 May. 3 full bathrooms,
fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer /dryer,
A/C., fireplace, 2 parking. Internet ready. Price higher
for master bedrooms with ensuite. Michael Payeur:
850-9903 or 520-3015. Internet address:
michael.j.payeur@sdc-dsc.gc.ca
3, 4 BD APARTMENT and homes for rent. Awesome
locations, close to UWO, really spacious room and
closet sizes. All appliances parking, prewire for
phone, cable, high speed internet. In complex exclusive to UWO students. Call Jon @ 852-7993 anytime.
4 BEDROOM HOME, close to university, downtown,
shopping, etc. All less than two blocks of major bus route. Well maintained, clean and comfortable. Fridge,
stove, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, washer/dryer.
Private yard, parking, spacious rooms, especially the
bedrooms! $330 inclusive/month. Available May 1st.
Best value for your money. Call 672-7206 8am to 8pm
or 433-8911 evenings and weekends. Cell: 878-8674.
3, 4 BD APARTMENT and homes for rent. Awesome
locations, close to UWO, really spacious room and
closet sizes. All appliances parking, prewire for
phone, cable, high speed internet. In complex exclusive to UWO students. Call Jon @ 852-7993 anytime.
4 BEDROOM HOUSE close to UWO. Newer, 5 appliances, parking, bus routes (9 &10), back deck,
snow and grass removal included. Sarnia and Wonderland. $1500.00. Call Linda 641-5877 or lperdeau@uwo.ca
Sports
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
THE GAZETTE
P11
Recruiting scandal in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — University of
Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman resigned Monday amid a football recruiting scandal and a
national controversy over an
activist professor who compared
victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to a
notorious Nazi.
Hoffman, who has been president for five years, told the university’s board of regents in a letter
that her resignation is effective
June 30 or whenever the board
names a successor.
“It appears to me it is in the university’s best interest that I remove
the issue of my future from the
debate so that nothing inhibits
CU’s ability to successfully create
the bright future it so deserves,”
Hoffman wrote.
An independent commission
reported last year that Colorado
players used sex, alcohol and marijuana as recruiting tools.
In February, administrators took
the first steps toward a possible
dismissal of professor Ward
Churchill, who likened World
Trade Center victims to Nazi
Adolph Eichmann.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Hoffman said her
decision to resign would give her
time to help the university resolve
the controversies.
“I’ve taken my future off the
table so to some extent I can focus
my attention on issues that face the
university and not on my personal
future,” she said.
She cited the upcoming trial of a
civil lawsuit that stemmed from the
football recruiting scandal.
“Sometimes you need to say
someone else perhaps needs to
take the next step, and that’s
what I’ve decided,” Hoffman
said. “I think it’s really important
to focus my attention on what
needs to be done and not feel that
I have to defend myself against
attacks.”
Regent Michael Carrigan
declined to comment on her resignation.
At least nine women have said
they were assaulted by Colorado
football players or recruits since
1997.
Last week, a grand jury said two
female trainers alleged they were
sexually assaulted by an assistant
coach and that a “slush fund” was
created with money from coach
Gary Barnett’s football camp,
according to a report leaked to the
media.
The grand jury, which finished
meeting Aug. 19, handed up a single indictment accusing a former
football recruiting aide of soliciting
a prostitute for himself and misusing a school-issued cellphone.
A parallel investigation by thenAttorney General Ken Salazar into
the alleged assaults resulted in no
charges. Prosecutors cited concerns about evidence and the reluctance of the women to go forward
with the cases.
Housing
Housing
Housing
4 BEDROOM HOUSE, Wharncliffe/Western area. 2
kitchens, 2 bathrooms, all appliances, laundry, parking. May lease, $375.00/month per person +utilities.
Call Murray Black 642-2525.
5 BEDROOM HOME. Great location in the near West
area on Paperbirch Cr. Close to bus, easy to walk, all
the amenities. $385/month utilities included. 10 month
lease, and/or pay your own utilities negotiable. All
large bedrooms, living room, family room, exercise
room, parking, 6 appliances, and more. Check it out
at http://ca.geocities.com/machardy@rogers.com/index.htm or call Dave at 471-8126 for an appointment.
7/8 BEDROOM HOUSES for rent on all sides of campus. These units are spacious and in excellent condition. For more info call. 645-7368.
4 BEDROOM HOUSES at Oxford & Wharncliffe
available May 01, 2005. Clean, spacious and carpeted with skylights, fireplaces, dishwasher, laundry and
parking. Call Jim 439-7078
4 BEDROOM HOUSES for rent on all sides of campus. These units are spacious and in excellent condition. Best locations. For more info call 645-7368 now.
4 BEDROOM ON 3 levels. Newly renovated, mint
condition. Updated kitchen, laminate wood flooring, 3
bathrooms, 6 newer appliances, walk to UWO/shopping. Always rented! Only $430 all utilities, highspeed
internet, wireless router, cable included. Jason 4958717.
4 BEDROOM SPACIOUS basement apartment. 5
min walk to campus. Separate entrance, newly renovated, all new appliances, dishwasher, microwave,
laundry & all utilities included. $450/per room. 12
month lease. 433-1977.
4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE. Wonderland/Sarnia. 1
bus to UWO. Major appliances included, 2.5 baths,
parking. $340/per bedroom +utilities. 12 month lease.
Call Jen 472-1696, 905-616-1420. jcastelh@uwo.ca
4 BEDROOM UNIT on Richmond. Excellent location,
minutes to campus, on major bus routes, amenities
nearby. New appliances, parking, laundry. $390
/month plus utilities. Heather 434-9451 or
hrowe@uwo.ca
5 BEDROOM HOUSE 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms,
Laundry, parking for 5 cars, central air. $375/room
plus. 10 minute walk to campus. Richmond/ Windermere area. Available May 1. 434-0579 or 851-7589
5 BEDROOM HOUSE, furnished or unfurnished,
Windermere/Richmond. New washer/dryer, refridgerator/stove, dishwasher, microwave, barbeque.
New beds, computer desks, phones, internet/cable.
Parking for 5 cars, huge backyard. 2 min to UWO, on
bus-route, 2 mins. to Masonville Mall, $415/room.
Available for viewing. Call today to book appointment
Rent for May 639-7445.
5 BEDROOM HOUSE, newly renovated, near Cherryhill Mall. At Woodward and Oxford parking for 4,
near bus stop. 5 appliances. $325/room, groups preferred. Call Dave 425-4056
5 BEDROOM HOUSE. Bernard Ave. 10 minute walk
to UCC. Dishwasher, 2 bathrooms, laundry and parking. $420 all utilities (cable also). Call Jamie 4763047. Won’t last long.
5 BEDROOM HOUSES for rent on all sides of campus. These units are spacious and in excellent condition. Best locations. For more info call 645-7368 now.
4 BEDROOM. VERY large rooms. 2 bathroom, bright
and clean. Bus stop at front door. Driect bus routye.
Washer/dryer Call Jon /Amanda at 667-0198
5 BEDROOM HOUSES. Wharncliffe/Western Rd.
Area. 2 bathrooms, large rooms, verandah, all appliances, laundry, parking, bus stop at door. May
lease. $320/month per person +utilities or
$400/month per person including utilities. Call Murray
Black 642-2525.
4,5 BD APARTMENT and homes for rent. Awesome
locations, close to UWO, really spacious room and
closet sizes. All appliances parking, prewire for
phone, cable, high speed internet. In complex exclusive to UWO students. Call Jon @ 852-7993 anytime.
5 BEDROOM MODERN detached house. 10 month
lease. Huron /Adelaide area. 2 kitchens, 2 baths,
laundry, furnished rec room, parking, direct bus, shopping nearby $289 /month /room+. Groups welcome.
868-1700
4,5 BD APARTMENT and homes for rent. Awesome
locations, close to UWO, really spacious room and
closet sizes. All appliances parking, prewire for
phone, cable, high speed internet. In complex exclusive to UWO students. Call Jon @ 852-7993 anytime.
5 BEDROOM QUALITY economical home for May.
Spacious unit with large bedrooms. 4 baths, 3 showers. Modern kitchen, 8 appliances, window coverings,
garage & parking. Very close shopping. Direct 10 min
bus to campus. 350 plus or $395 incl. utilities. Call
Wilf 657-5825, 474-9348.
4 bedroom unit. 12 month lease, parking and 4 appliances. Contact Ron 673-0000 Ext. 11 or 868-9207
4,5 BDM. ADJACENT campus. These are the awesome red brick ones. Newly built, super sized rooms,
all appliances, very clean, parking and so close to
western. For more information or showing call Jon
852-7993 anytime.
4/5 BEDROOM LUXURY condos. Office/study room,
newly furnished basement entertainment area.
Snow/lawn maintenance. Gas fireplace, all appliances, deck, garage, 2.5 bathrooms. 1 min walk to Masonville/public transit. $425/per Gianni 878-0611
5 B.R. VERY spacious 2 storey home with 2 bathrooms, 7 appliances, great separation, modern in
every way. Huge yard, parking, Dundas bus, etc. Ole
Norgaard 657-6911
5 BD APTS for rent These are minutes from campus
Each apartment features, large open concept kitchen
and massive rooms & closets. Call John for more info
or to view at anytime 636-7173
5 BD. APARTMENTS, Houses and townhouses. 8593236 2 full baths, large rooms, open concept layout
with fridge, stove, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Call
Eric 859-3236 anytime
5 BDM. ADJACENT campus. Live in the awesome
red brick ones nest year!. Super sized rooms. All appliances. Very well maintained, fully networked for internet, parking, many to choose from. Call for more information or showing. Jon 852-7993.
5 BDR CONDO style homes, close to campus, 2 full
baths, 5 appliances, large bedrooms, garage.
$1600+. Call Ken at 473-0723/857-5660
5 BDR HOUSE, close to campus, 2 full baths, 5 appliances, hardwood and tile floors. $1600+. Call Ken
at 473-0723/857-5660
5 BD BRAND new red brick townhouses and single
family homes for rent. Most feature 5 brand new
appliances, huge rooms and closets, open concept
kitchen/ living room, free parking and networked high
speed internet! All are in great student areas. Act fastthese won’t last! For more information call Bill at
670-0327
5 BEDROOM BEAUTY 10 min walking distance to
campus.Ample parking, laundry facilities, 2 bathrooms. High ceilings, multiple common rooms.
$395/room. (208 Bernard St.) Call Ryan 859-9355
5 BEDROOM EXTRA large beautiful house. Behind
Sherwood Mall, 10 min bus to UWO, laundry, dishwasher, 2.5 baths, parking. $365/per room, including
utilities, high-speed internet & cable in all rooms.
Groups preferred. Call 777-0616, 858-8537.
5 BEDROOM HOUSE - $350/bedroom Wharncliffe
and Oxford. Recently renovated with 2 bathrooms,
hardwood, ceramic tiles, dishwasher and new washer and dryer. Bus to UWO and downtown. Call Blake
434-1791
5 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES and apartments. Large
rooms, all appliances. Call Eric 859-3236
5 BEDROOM VICTORIAN house. Newly renovated.
Large rooms, 6 appliances, 2 baths, hi-speed networked, 2 common areas, parking, walk to Jim Bob’s,
jacks. $395/per. Kevin 670-2588.
5 BEDROOM, 3 floor townhouse. All utilities, cable,
internet included. totally redecorated, laminate wood
flooring, very clean. 3 bathrooms, 6 appliances. 5
min. bus to campus, walk to shopping. Only $420
won’t last long. Call Britta 476-7965.
5 BEDROOM. 3 years old. 2 full baths, hardwood
floors, 2 fridges, dishwasher, washer /dryer, A/C
across from UWO gates on Richmond. $400 or $440
inclusive. Michelle 521-5026 or 679-2512
5&6 BEDROOM HOME, Walking distance to UWO.
Very large bedrooms. Well maintained with dependable landlord. Appliances, laundry, plenty of parking.
$350-380 +utilities Available May 1st. Call 472-7343.
5,6 BDM. ADJACENT and very close to campus, or
downtown. These are the awesome red brick ones.
Really large room sizes , all appliances, networked for
internet, parking. Call Jon for more information or
showing 852-7993 anytime.
5/6 BEDROOM APTS- Downtown, Victoria Park, 3
bathrooms, A/C, new kitchen, new appliances, all updates, laundry, parking. $1795-$2300. 433-3000.
6 BEDROOM HOME. Excellent location on Trott Dr.
Modern home. Easy to walk to school or take the bus.
this house has many extras such as patio, 2 baths,
jacuzzi tub, large bedrooms, TV room, exercise room,
parking and 6+ appliances. $325/month plus utilities
or utilities included $375. Possible 10 month lease
can be arranged. Check them out at http://ca.geocities.com/machardy@rogers.com/index.htm or call
Dave at 471-8126 for an appointment.
6 BEDROOM HOUSE. A steal at $350 including utilities/cable, groups. Excellent size rooms. 3 washrooms.
Prime location by bus-route. Large porch, garage, bar,
48” TV, furnished common areas. Dave 642-4094.
6 BEDROOM HOUSES for rent on all sides of campus. These units are spacious and in excellent condition. Best locations. For more info call. 645-7368.
6 BEDROOM VICTORIAN house downtown. Newly
renovated with skylights, glassblock, ceramic tile,
laundry and parking. Available May 01, 2005. Call Jim
at 439-7078.
7 BEDROOM OLD north home. Must see. Quiet
area. 2 Fireplaces, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, hardwood, 7 appliances, large bedrooms/closets, network ready, parking. HiEff gas heat & A/C. Near
Campus/Ceeps. Jim 782-4649. email: j.pocock@sympatico.ca.
ATTENTION! GREAT HOMES & great prices. If you
want quality homes at affordable prices call Ole Norgaard to-day!657-6911.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 +1 bedroom large
apartment, backyard and porch, parking Victorian
style house. Downtown Waterloo /Pall Mall $950+
utilities 433-5847
EXEPTIONAL! 2 OLD North, 4 bedroom homes.
These homes offer clean allergy free (pet & smoke)
living. Close to bus and other ammenities. Hear all
about them. Norgaard property (Ole) 657-6911.
Gazette File Photo
COLORADO’S RECRUITING PROCESS SUCKS. In an effort to
inject some high scoring into Colorado’s offense, the university
added some high scoring to its recruiting practices.
RATES:
up to 30 words
•
•
•
•
•
1-3
4-8
9-12
13-20
21 +
HARRIS PARK /Grand Theatre area. Quiet professional, adult building. Safe, new apartment in Queen
Ann style building. Ideal for graduate student. Large,
stunning 1 bedroom with fireplace. Parking & laundry
included Available immediately. Females welcome
$875-975 /month 671-5186.
OLD NORTH 3 B.R. exceptional home with hardwood floors, porch, yard & great bedrooms. Smoke &
pet allergy free. Ole Norgaard 657-6911.
UWO STUDENTS 3, 4 & 6 bedroom units available.
Fridge, stove, laundry, parking. Utilities included. Fro
more info. Web site www.student-housing.ca or 6730000 ext. 10.
UWO STUDENTS MODERN 7 bedroom house. 2
baths, 2 kitchens, fireplace, dishwasher, fridge, stove,
laundry, parking. Utilities included. For more information: Web site www.student-housing.ca or 673-0000
ext. 10.
Employment
400 COUNSELORS AND instructors needed! Over
60 land and water sports. Coed summer camps in
Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Top salary. Travel
paid! Tipping permitted. Apply online at www.lohikan.com, Lohikan, 1-800-488-4321.
ADVENTURE! TEACH ENGLISH Worldwide TESOL
Certified in 5 days. Study in-class, Online or by correspondence. Jobs in over 85 Countries. To learn more call
for a Free Info pack: 1-888-270-2941. globaltesol.com.
VISA
Miscellaneous
CAMP WAYNE FOR Girls- Childrens’ sleep-away
camp. Northeast Pennsylvania (6/18-8/14/05) If you
love children and want a caring, fun environment we
need Directors and Instructors for: tennis, swimming
(W.S.I. preferred), golf, gymnastics, cheerleading.
drama, high & low ropes, team sports, waterskiing,
sailing, painting/drawing, ceramics, silkscreen, printmaking, batik, jewelry, calligraphy, photography,
sculpture, guitar, aerobics, self-defense, video, piano.
Other staff: Administrative/Driver (21+), nurses (RN’s
and nursing students), bookkeeper, mothers’ helper.
Interviews March 22. Call 516-889-3217 or 1-800279-3019 or apply on-line at www.campwaynegirls.com
DYNAMIC YOUNG CANADIAN company needs a
few good men or women. Are you hungry, energetic,
out going? Flexible hours, earn large income. To attend a 1hr business presentation call 686-8250.
STUDY MEDICINE IN Europe. visit www.medicalschool.ca or email: canadmin@medical-school.ca..
Wanted
INFUSION FASHION SHOW– director, executive,
and internship positions currently available in several
areas including marketing, IT/web support, HR, PR,
production, etc. Applications due March 13th, 2005.
For details visit www.infusionfashion.com.
Miscellaneous
LSAT-GMAT-GRE-MCAT PREP! Classes in Toronto,
London (May 7, 8) and Ottawa forming for June www.prep.com
CRUISE LINE ENTRY level on-board positions available, great benefits. Seasonal or year round. 719584-9909.
Services
10% OFF REGULARLY Priced supplements at
Herc’s for UWO students. Best prices, great selection,
most knowledgeable staff. Just 2 minutes from campus. Corner of Wonderland & Sarnia Rd. 471-2742.
10-10-940 DISCOUNT Long Distance Service.
3.9¢/minute Canada, 4.9¢/minute USA anytime. Just
dial 10-10-940 before your long distance call to save.
No contracts, bills, or signup. Calls appear on your local Bell bill. www.1010940.com
PROOFREAD AND EDIT Onscreen, fast, professional. Essays, theses, letters, statements. 25yrs. experience. We correct grammar, improve sentence logic
and flow. A no-charge demonstration in advance. Full
information at www.checkedit.com, 905-335-3192
RESUMES, LETTERS, APPLICATIONS forms, etc.
professionally typed. Fast accuate service. Excellent
prices. Close to U.W.O.. Oxford & Wharncliffe. Dundas bus route. Joyce 432-7759.
WAXING, HAIR SERVICES. Low, low prices. 15 min.
walk from UCC. Full leg wax $27., bikini $10., full
head foil highlights $65., a womens cut $13.50. Call
Karina at 473-2181.
WHAT ARE YOUR rights? The ombudsperson advises students about their rights, investigates complaints
of unfair treatment and can intervene or mediate on
your behalf. Confidential service. Contact: UCC-251,
661-3573, http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/.
Summer
Jobs
LSAT MCAT
GMAT GRE
Preparation Seminars
College Pro Painters
is presently looking for responsible/hardworking
university or college students for:
* Part-time marketing positions in March and April
* Full-time painting positions from May-August
* no experience required
* Positions available throughout Ontario.
Oxford Seminars
If interested call 1-888-277-9787
Or apply online at:
www.collegepro.com
1-800-269-6719
416-924-3240
www.oxfordseminars.com
MasterCard
VISA
Employment
CLEAN MONEY! Student window washing jobs
available. Must live in Toronto. No experience needed. See Thru Windows offers full time employment
from May to August. Email: bbelcour@uwo.ca
Complete 30-Hour Seminars
Proven Test-Taking Strategies
Personalized Professional Instruction
Comprehensive Study Materials
Simulated Practice Exams
Free Repeat Policy
Personal Tutoring Available
Thousands of Satisfied Students
$7/issue
$6.50/issue
$6.00/issue
$5.50/issue
$5.00/issue
Room 267
University Community Centre
The University of Western Ontario
Phone: 661-3274 Fax: 661-3960
HOUSING NEAR UWO, some within walking distance. 3, 4 and 6 bedroom with fridge, stove, laundry
and parking. Utilities included 868-9207.
UWO EXECUTIVE HOME with large pool. 5 vacancies, laundry, furnished, 3.5 bathrooms, A/C, deck,
bus, walk to UWO. Non-smokers. Available May
1/05-Aug. 31/05. $180-$205 +utilities. Some rooms
available Sept 1/05, $305-$340 +utilities. 519-2715845, cell: 933-5633.
-
The Advertising Office
HOUSE TO SHARE 5 bedroom in very clean, modern
condition, 2 new baths, European kitchen, 7 appliances. On Dundas bus 5 minutes to campus. Need group
of 2 or 3 to share with others. $375 per room + electricity and water. Landlord pays heat! Cathy 657-6911
PENTHOUSE 4 BEDROOM Condo. Richmond/
Windermere. Walk to main campus/U.H. 2.5 bath,
laundry, A/C, 2 balconies, 2 parking, fireplace, pool
table. Available March 1st. $500/month+ per bedroom. Brian 472-9770, brianhall@autotube.com.
insertions
insertions
insertions
insertions
insertions
MasterCard
98.84.C.03