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Lauren Schmenk is in her sec-
ond year of the Business
Marketing program at
Fanshawe. I like smiling, laugh-
ing, reading, eating and sleep-
ing, she said.
1. Why are you here?
To get a good education and make
awesome friends!
2. What was your life-changing
moment?
Attending a youth retreat in grade
12.
3. What music are you currently
listening to?
Hedley, Marianas Trench,
Newsboys, Skillet.
4. What is the best piece of
advice youve ever received?
Hakuna Matata!
5. Who is your role model?
The adult leaders who help out at
youth events I go to; theyre very
inspirational people.
6. Where in the world have you
travelled?
Quebec, Alberta, the United States
and the Dominican Republic.
7. What was your first job?
Delivering papers for $12 a month.
8. What would your last meal
be?
Chili Millie burger from The
Works on King Street.
9. What makes you uneasy?
Things in the dark, racoons and
dull crayons.
10. What is your passion?
Spending time with people from
my youth group.
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Lauren Schmenk lives her life by the infamous words of Timon and
Pumbaa, Hakuna Matata!
CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST
Diana Lehan-Port (left), second-year Interior Design, Karina Nichols and Harley Harris, both in their second year of Civil
Engineering Technology, took home first place in the Fanshawe Student Unions pumpkin carving contest on October
29, scoring the $100 grand prize. The trio were immensely proud of their creation: a traditional spooky pumpkin face
split in two to reveal a skull underneath. If youre going to do something, go all out, advised Lehan-Port.

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On November 13, members of the
London Police Service will lace up
their skates for a fun match-up
against Fanshawes extramural
hockey team to raise money for the
United Way.
I think were gonna take em
said Fanshawe College President
Dr. Howard Rundle, who will be the
honorary head coach for Fanshawe.
Rundle will go head to head with
Police Chief Brad Duncan to com-
pete for the first Fanshawe College
Community Cup.
Despite his confidence, Rundle
admitted he doesnt know much
about coaching. Im supposed to be
some kind of a coach. I dont know
anything about coaching hockey,
but were going to have an expert on
our side a secret weapon, a really
experienced coach. He added that
he is definitely prepared to act like a
coach. Im gonna get out there and
pretend Im coaching Ill be able
to shake my fist at the referees and
yell at the other coach and throw
chairs onto the rink whatever a
coach is supposed to do.
Head coach Eric Collins is head-
ing into his fourth season with the
team and said he is excited to have
Rundle on his side. Its going to be
very exciting to see what he brings.
Clearly hes a leader, the man
knows a lot about the game, so its
going to very exciting to welcome
him on to our bench.
Collins held tryouts on the
October 27 weekend and mentioned
that his team will only play in one
tournament before the match-up.
Collins stated that his new team is
looking great, but admitted that
competition is stiff. Ive gotta say,
I was looking up and down their ros-
ter and they have a few guys that
have played some pretty high level
hockey. But, regardless of the
result, Collins is looking forward to
hosting the game. Its an exhibition
game, so win or lose, were there to
raise money for the United Way and
celebrate the relationship Fanshawe
has with the London Police.
Rundle is looking forward to dis-
playing their relations with the LPS
in a positive way. On the one hand,
its symbolic in that its kind of a
demonstration to the community
and particularly Fanshawe students
that we work closely with London
Police Services, who keep our stu-
dents safe Having it in the com-
munity here, near Fleming Drive
when there was all that negative
stuff in the past, we thought it was a
neat idea to have something posi-
tive.
Collins is enthusiastic about the
game. Theres that spirit of bring-
ing everyone together and that spirit
of hockey that works on so many
levels in terms of fun, competitive-
ness, school pride and to have the
chance to combine all that with rais-
ing money for such a great cause is
really exciting.
Fanshawe has supported the
United Way for several years, but
this event will be a first for the col-
lege. Weve had about five years of
increasing our contribution to the
United Way, and if you back up five
or more years, we contributed about
$25,000 and last year it was
$106,000, said Rundle. But its
gonna be tough to keep increasing
that so new events like this will
help.
Rundle said they choose to raise
money for the United Way for sev-
eral reasons. Probably the most
important thing is it really helps our
community, it deals with some of
the serious problems in the commu-
nity and if you look at the programs
Fanshawe College has, we have a
whole lot of programs that train peo-
ple to work in the community with
people that have these challenges
so its helping the very agencies
where our graduates are often
employed.
The game will be held on
November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at
Stronach Arena (1221 Sandford St.).
Admission is by donation and all
proceeds will support the Fanshawe
College United Way campaign.
MELANIE ANDERSON
INTERROBANG
London Police face off against
Fanshawe in charity hockey game
CREDIT: JOHN SING
Who will have their name engraved
on the trophy as the first Fanshawe
College Community Cup champions?
They say that smiles are conta-
gious. One social research project
that has reached a global audience
is based on just that the spread of
smiles.
The Smile Epidemic is essential-
ly a project that encourages the
public to write down something
that makes them happy above a
smile, take a picture of themselves
with the smile and post it online
using Facebook, Twitter or the
Smile Epidemic blog. What we
do is have people share what
theyre grateful for and what
makes them happy, and they do it
proudly, they share it online, said
founder Jim Moss. This affects a
number of things: gratitude, happi-
ness, optimism, resiliency and
social stability.
Moss is currently completing his
undergrad in Psychology at
Wilfred Laurier University. But
before dedicating his time to
researching and spreading happi-
ness, Moss was a professional ath-
lete. He played on Canadas
national field and indoor lacrosse
team for several years, and he was
also a member of the London
Knights from 1996 to 1998 and
was team captain during the
1997/98 season.
A rare illness ended his athletic
career and led him to develop this
new campaign. In 2009, I was
training for my season, and all of a
sudden, I contracted a rare neuro-
muscular disease. Within 48 hours,
I found myself in a hospital bed; I
couldnt walk anymore. My brain,
in the process, forgot how to walk,
and I lost the feeling in my hands
and my feet. I had to learn how to
walk again, he said.
Throughout his road to recovery,
Moss focused on staying opti-
mistic. I realized how important it
is to stay in a positive frame of
mind, and that really worked.
Moss already completed an
undergrad in Philosophy from
Western University but chose to
return to school to study psycholo-
gy after he was diagnosed. My
studies included Post Traumatic
Stress versus Post Traumatic
Growth. Some people endure real-
ly traumatic things in life and say,
Id never change that. How I am,
I would never change my experi-
ence, because Ive learned so much
from it, he said.
Moss knew he wanted to learn
more about the importance of pos-
itivity, but it was one particular
moment that sparked his idea to
share the happiness online. I was
sitting in my office and I could
hear my kids a five-year-old and
a two-year-old, Wyatt and Olivia
I could hear them giggling in the
bathtub, and at that time I was hav-
ing a really difficult time walking
and was sitting in my office doing
some schoolwork I wrote it on a
big piece of a paper with a smile on
it and posted in on my Facebook.
One thing led to another and peo-
ple started sending me pictures
back.
Two months later, in January
2012, Moss made it into a full-time
blog and truly realized the poten-
tial it could have on individuals
around the world. Using the hash-
tag #30daysofhappiness, the blog
now features smiles from over
1,700 people from 125 countries
across the world.
The most common food item
mentioned on the blog is bacon and
the most popular smile-inducers in
general are family members and
family pets. Its really neat,
because if you take what people
list, it really tends to be the simple,
important things we need in life:
family and friends, social activi-
ties, food, said Moss.
The Smile Epidemic is beaming
with new ideas. With a new web-
site and mobile app set to be
released just before Christmas,
Moss is hoping to make it as easy
as possible for individuals to par-
ticipate. Sharers also now have the
opportunity to post their smiles in a
video-blog format to the website.
Moss said he is working to pitch a
TV show and documentary that
would be solely based on videos
that individuals submit. He also
has interest in travelling to third-
world countries to discover the
varying meanings of happiness
across the globe.
What makes you happy? To join
the #30daysofhappiness campaign,
visit thesmileepidemic.com.
MELANIE ANDERSON
INTERROBANG
Spreading smiles,
spreading happiness
CREDIT: JIM AND JENNIFER MOSS
Jim Moss spreads smiles at Techtoberfest.
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Change may be looming on the
horizon for Ontarios post-second-
ary education (PSE) sector.
This past summer, a discussion
paper from the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and
Universities sparked a province-
wide discussion between colleges,
universities and other stakeholders
in PSE.
The paper, entitled
Strengthening Ontarios Centres
of Creativity, Innovation and
Knowledge, outlined the govern-
ments vision for PSE: (that)
Ontarios colleges and universities
will drive creativity, innovation,
knowledge and community
engagement through teaching and
research, read the introduction to
the paper.
The paper has people thinking
about making real changes to the
PSE sector in Ontario, including
talks about the credit transfer sys-
tem and the possibility of creating
three-year degree programs at
Ontarios colleges.
After the paper was released,
Minister Glen Murray met with
PSE stakeholders to discuss their
vision for change in Ontario. Next,
the Minister asked for reports
called strategic mandate agree-
ments from each of Ontarios 24
colleges and 20 universities. Other
PSE stakeholders submitted SMAs
as well. The SMAs were due to the
Ministry at the end of September,
and the Ministry is currently in the
process of reviewing these submis-
sions, along with the feedback
received during the roundtable
consultations.
Two of the hottest topics right
now are three-year college degree
programs and credit transfers
between schools. The two issues
are highly integrated you cant
really talk about one without the
other, said Tyler Epp, director of
advocacy for the College Student
Alliance (CSA).
Three-Year College Degrees
Currently 16 Ontario universi-
ties offer three-year degrees. Epp
said that the CSA, which repre-
sents 15 colleges and 23 student
associations, would love to see an
expansion of the three-year college
degree programs within Ontario.
It does actually help with transfer-
ability, both between the colleges
and universities in Ontario and also
for transfer abroad, because the
three-year degree program links up
more closely with the universal
standard outside of Ontario.
Many countries are currently
looking to Europe, which has a
very different PSE system in place.
Nearly 50 countries are part of the
Bologna Process, which allows for
educational transferability between
members. The system is sometimes
called 3-2-3: students can complete
their Bachelors degree in three
years, their Masters in two, and
their Doctorate in three. Within
that structure, you have universi-
ties and non-universities,
explained Lane Trotter, Senior
Vice-President, Academic, at
Fanshawe. Universities offer all
of it the three plus two plus three
and then you have the colleges,
or non-universities, that offer three
plus two Bachelors and Masters
and theres full transferability
between the systems.
That system is based on two
main premises, he continued. The
first is students mobility Talk
about a great premise to revamp
your higher education system: its
about students, its about mobili-
ty. The second is the labour mar-
ket ensuring peoples education,
training and skills are recognized
in other countries.
We have an opportunity to pay
close attention to what is happen-
ing in other jurisdictions to ensure
Ontarios place in the ever-chang-
ing global landscape of higher edu-
cation, said Gyula Kovacs, senior
media relations for the MTCU.
But maybe Ontario isnt so dif-
ferent, after all. In a report entitled
Facilitating College to University
Transfer in the European Higher
Education Area and Beyond:
Opportunities for Ontarios
Colleges of Applied Arts and
Technology, Trotter and his co-
authors found no significant differ-
ence in learning outcomes between
a three-year European degree and
an Ontario three-year advanced
diploma the only major differ-
ences were in transferability and
the words on the paper a student
receives after completing their
education.
The South Americans are look-
ing at the European system; the
Middle East is looking at the
European system; Africa is looking
at the European system; the
Chinese are looking at the
European system, said Trotter.
The only people who arent look-
ing at the European system are the
North Americans The rest of the
world is changing and if we dont
innovate, we will not be relevant.
However, changing the name
from diploma to degree would not
change the scope of what is
learned, Trotter clarified. The
three-year college degree is indus-
try-driven and -focused. Its not
about liberal arts education, its
about career-based education. Its
about education that gets you into
the workforce.
According to Kovacs, these
three-year college degrees may not
be suitable to every field of study,
but a revitalized approach may
benefit a wider range of students
than the 10 per cent of undergradu-
ates currently enrolled in three-
year degree programs in Ontario
today.
In addition to looking into offer-
ing three-year degree programs at
college, the CSA has also made the
recommendation to re-name the
two-year college diploma an
Associate degree. This would lead
to increased international recogni-
tion for Ontario students, said Epp.
It wouldnt necessarily change
what is learned or how its learned,
it would just change the nomencla-
ture of the credential at the end for
graduation, he said. It would
increase accessibility outside of the
system for college graduates a little
bit more.
Credit Transfers
Credit transfers have been a dis-
cussion topic in the PSE sector for
a long time, and with the recent
ground-breaking move by seven
universities in Ontario to create a
new credit transfer initiative for
more than 20 of the most popular
courses, its something thats
becoming part of many colleges
visions as well.
Ontarios government is starting
to think about creating more path-
ways, more articulation, more
transferability between colleges
and universities, explained Trotter.
When students are forced to
repeat education or learning that
theyve already done, theres a cost
to that. Government has been, over
the last 10 years, very serious
about what theyve been calling
pathways to allow students to not
have to do things that theyve
already done.
The restrictions that have been
put up in the past have clearly
slowed down the system, and its
about time that it has been
reviewed, said Fanshawe Student
Union President Zack Dodge. We
even see it happen in our own
internal family. Veronica
(Barahona, FSU President
2011/12), for instance, was looking
at wrapping up her post-graduate
and trying to go to Western, and it
was next to impossible. She was
like, Itd be a complete waste of
my time and money, because
theyre not seeing any value to my
education so far as to whats being
translated to other campuses
Its discouraging.
Epp added that around seven per
cent of all college graduates go on
to a university. Its a very high
number when you think about the
successful job placement rates that
college students have already; the
number who choose to go on and
get even more post-secondary edu-
cation is fantastic.
A credit transfer system being
developed allows students to move
seamlessly between institutions,
giving them higher completion
rates, in many cases, as well as
allowing them to go into the work-
force sooner and being able to
reduce the amount of debt that they
accumulate over the course of their
post-secondary career, he contin-
ued.
With students requiring more
flexibility in terms of education,
the mobility of credentials and
credits is another building block
the government must consider to
improve the international mobility
of Ontario graduates, said Kovacs.
Support for improvements to the
quality and affordability of educa-
tion and the student learning expe-
rience are key to expanding the
choices students have in content,
delivery and learning models.
The government has already
committed to helping colleges and
universities develop new credit
transfer pathways and provide
additional supports to transfer stu-
dents. In 2011, the provincial gov-
ernment pledged over $73 million
spread over five years to imple-
ment the credit transfer system.
The Ministry will continue to
work closely with its college and
university partners to further
implement and expand Ontarios
credit transfer system, said
Kovacs. For more information
about how transfer works in
Ontario, check out ontransfer.ca.
Looking Ahead
As of right now, the PSE sec-
tors SMAs are still being
reviewed by the government. The
implementation timeline would be
dependent on approved changes,
said Kovacs. To date, no deci-
sions have been made. With legis-
lature currently prorogued until
further notice, all discussions have
been put on hold until the govern-
ment is back in session.
There might be a delay in mov-
ing forward with the credit trans-
ferability system, but this is not
necessarily a negative thing,
explained Fanshawe Student
Union VP External Affairs Adam
Gourlay, who is also the southwest
director for the CSA. It gives all
parties involved the CSA,
Ontario Undergraduate Student
Alliance, Colleges Ontario and
more a chance to come up with a
plan or recommendations that will
leave the government more pre-
pared when actually implementing
the system.
This is an immensely important
time for change, said Trotter this
is one of those moments that only
happens every decade or so. One
of those moments happened in
1965 when William Davis created
the college system Weve had
some other moments along the
way, maybe not as role-defining or
province-defining, but were at one
of those points right now. Well
see what government does ... Well
see what the next steps are.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
A new vision for education
NEWS
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Statistically, alcohol is the num-
ber-one date-rape drug. Alcohol is
a common element in society
today. Its advertised everywhere,
and everyone can get it easily.
However, the danger of alcohol is
known only in the obvious factors
like drinking and driving or alco-
hol poisoning, and not what hap-
pens all too often in the club scene.
Sexual violence, harassment and
assault occur most often when the
victim is in a close relationship to
the perpetrator. Seventy per cent of
sexual assaults are committed by
someone known to the victim, and
not all victims are female; one in
seven young men under the age of
18 will be sexually assaulted.
Though a new campaign spreading
across Canadian universities and
colleges is called Dont Be That
Guy, it is not designed to speak out
against violence on women, but all
forms of sexual violence.
Partnered with the I Know
Someone campaign at Western
University, the goal behind Dont
Be That Guy is to promote positive
behaviour when under the influ-
ence of alcohol, and to teach
bystander skills to safely intervene
when necessary. No one deserves
to be sexually assaulted, and no
one asks to be.
As coordinator of the I Know
Someone Campaign at Western,
Jess Rueger has a passion for the
cause. In an effort to keep sexual
violence out of Western, the
University Students Council
funds this campaign as a support
service so that students can receive
peer support when it comes to
sexual violence among students.
According to the website, the I
Know Someone campaign is
based on the knowledge that
everyone knows someone, whether
a victim or a perpetrator of sexual
violence, so everyone has a role to
play in ending it.
Reuger added, The campaign
has three main goals: to increase
awareness about the continuum of
sexual violence, to teach bystander
skills to safely and to effectively
intervene when necessary and to
empower students to recognize
their role in ending sexual vio-
lence.
Brock University and Niagara
College have jumped on board to
help prevent sexual violence, and
heres what you can do as a
Fanshawe student:
- Go to sacl.ca/iknowsomeone
and get the facts
- Talk to your friends about the
issue and link them to the site
- Dont be a helpless bystander
JESSICA BICE
INTERROBANG
CREDIT: THEVIOLENCESTOPSHERE.CA
Dont Be That Guy is urging people to end rape.
Job interviews can be nerve-
wracking you can get tongue-
tied, lose your train of thought, fill
awkward silences with ums and
likes. A new product brought to
Fanshawe students through Career
Services and Co-Op aims to calm
pre-interview jitters through prac-
ticing and getting feedback from
the experts.
Fanshawes portal to
InterviewStream launched just a
few weeks ago, and it could be a
big help to students who are nerv-
ous for that all-important job inter-
view.
Students can practice their
interview techniques through this
program, explained Liska
Martindale-Dubrule, Career
Services consultant for
Fanshawes Lawrence Kinlin
School of Business. (The inter-
view) gets recorded, they can send
it to their friends, family, they can
send it to us as consultants, we can
review it.
The service is free to Fanshawe
students all you have to do is go
to fanshawec.interviewstream.com,
sign up and then start practicing.
Click Conduct interview on the
User Dashboard page to start the
mock interview process. First,
choose from a wide variety of gen-
eral and industry-specific ques-
tions, and then, using your web-
cam, record yourself responding to
the questions you selected. You
have three chances to record each
answer. Click View interviews
in the top right corner to watch all
your recorded interviews. You can
share your videos with friends,
family and consultants from
Career Services by clicking the
Assessments button and then
selecting Invite a user to assess
this interview. They can watch
your interview without signing up
for InterviewStream, and they can
leave detailed feedback (including
a count of how many times you say
um or like) on your video by
clicking the Assessment button.
Your User Dashboard also
includes links to tips and webinars
for information from the experts
on how to rock the interview.
For more information, check out
fanshawec.interviewstream.com.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Would you hire you?
Sometimes I forget where Ive
put my keys my wife will scold
me for not hanging them in the key
box, or Ill end up scrambling
throughout the house looking for
them usually they show up right
where I put them. My children have
often forgotten where they left their
wallets, their purses, their contact
lenses, and so many other
objects but we usually find them.
Some things we can forget, and
its usually not the end of the world
if we do (except for forgetting your
wifes birthday, or your wedding
anniversary thats a big deal!).
But there is one thing that we
dare not ever forget. Theres one
thing that should be indelibly
imprinted on our hearts. Theres
one thing that should never
ever be forgotten: its the sacri-
fice for you and for me that paid
for our freedom and the freedom of
thousands and many more.
In Canada, this week is known
best as Veterans Week. Public
schools will spend time reviewing
the history of World Wars I and II,
the Korean War, the Vietnam War
and, most recently, the conflict in
Afghanistan. Students will also
learn about the efforts of thousands
of Canadian soldiers who have
laboured in numerous peacekeep-
ing efforts over the past 60 years,
including Cyprus, Bosnia and
Rwanda.
The numbers of those killed in
action will be reviewed; the loca-
tions of famous battles that made
Canada into a nation will be dis-
covered; the details of those lost in
action, of those wounded beyond
recognition or maimed beyond
repair will be highlighted; the
impact upon families as letters
came home after lives had been
lost will be read; the pain of loss
for children who became orphans
will be shared; the economic
impact upon nations that served as
the arena for war. yes, these
details will be remembered too.
Pictures will be seen, videos
watched, speeches listened to, and
some will even take the time to
participate in a cenotaph service
near their home. For this genera-
tion of post-secondary students,
its been made very real as we have
watched coffins draped in
Canadian flags return home to
Canada and travel Hero Highways
or have been in class with students
struggling with PTSD.
This year, Fanshawe College is
encouraging its community to take
the time on November 11 to partic-
ipate in a cenotaph ceremony, in
London held at Victoria Park, or to
take the time to review the national
service held in Ottawa. Hey, were
talking about a few moments of
your day on Sunday, November 11.
We cant forget these men and
women who gave up so much. We
cant forget how many families have
been forever changed because a sol-
dier did not come back alive. We
cant forget how many lives will
never be the same now that their
bodies are no longer wholewe
cant forget the real cost of war.
Let me be bold for a moment I
wonder if we are forgetting when I
see how conflict is more important
than peaceful resolution... I wonder
if we are forgetting, when I witness
the weak being taken advantage
of I wonder if we are forgetting
when we fail to recall the true cost
of conflict and what inevitably
results when we are so trivial about
what we possess today: a freedom
purchased with the lives of men
and women who gave selflessly in
defense of peace and liberty.
Take time to reflect; take time to
review; take time to consider how
your actions and your speech con-
tribute, or do not, towards peace.
Please dont forget. The cost is too
high. Remember.
Francois Kruger is the lead
Chaplain at Fanshawe College. He
is an outspoken supporter of the
Canadian Armed Forces and speaks
regularly in support for peace in our
world. His father served with the 1st
Canadian Guards, 3rd Mechanized
Commandos and the Royal
Canadian Regiment during the Cold
War Years until his premature death
in 1973.
FRANCOIS KRUGER
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The recently elected Quebec premier,
Pauline Marois, is facing a decision that
could make her the shortest-serving
Canadian provincial premiere in over three
decades: whether or not to introduce a fall
budget. Shes leading a minority govern-
ment and the inherent challenges that come
with this include passing legislation, budg-
ets, and having a majority in committee
hearings. It puts her in a position similar to
the one recently vacated by former Ontario
Premier Dalton McGuinty.
Marois holds 54 seats in the National
Assembly, their version of the Ontario
Legislature, a mere four more than the oppo-
sition. The Liberal Party boasts 50 members
and the CAQ represents the majority of the
remainder with 19. This puts the premier in
a precarious position, one that a successful
budget could solidify.
Cristine de Clercy, associate professor of
Political Science at Western University,
weighed in on the situation. One reason
why she might want to introduce a budget is
that her party made some fairly large finan-
cial commitments during the election cam-
paign that she then recanted on. In Quebec,
the business community in particular seems
to be a little bit nervous, so presenting a
budget outlining what are her governments
taxing and spending plans could actually be
quite helpful in terms of allaying the general
uncertainty around the budget that exists.
The ferocity of Marois campaign may
have given her the edge to gain a minority
government, but that same edge could be
worrisome, particularly to those in the busi-
ness sector. Upheaval is extremely bad for
business and despite being elected on a vig-
orous mandate, the populace might prefer a
period of leadership stability.
The uncertainty will provide Marois with
some leeway in passing a fall budget, but the
all-important question de Clercy addressed
was: how much? I think the risk, though, is
that if she introduces something that is high-
ly controversial in her budget, that is enough
to provoke certain interests in Quebec, and
enough to spur the opposition parties to
bring down her budget and willingly go into
an election, then obviously she may well pay
for that mistake; it could be a giant mistake.
Its of critical importance that Marois identi-
fies what these interests are or risk introduc-
ing offensive policies unbeknownst.
De Clercy made an interesting point,
namely that Marois may well introduce a fall
budget as a placeholder until the spring
when the federal budget is unveiled. This
strategy gives her more time to craft legisla-
tion and financial policy.
The politics of Quebec often seem inac-
cessible or even irrelevant because of the
geographical and linguistic barriers that sep-
arate them from Southern Ontario. Its cru-
cial to recognize that Quebec is an integral
part of Canada, even from a population
standpoint, as they contain nearly a quarter
of Canadas population. A traditionalist
Premier like Marois will drive the province
towards solidarity, preferential treatment of
French-Canadians, and potentially even a
referendum. The final budget that is
approved, or potentially not, will be hugely
indicative of Marois future plans for the
province and, by extension, all Canadians.
Power play:
Pauline Marois
Are climate change deniers really almost
extinct? Maybe so. In an article dated last
August and posted on his website, David
Suzuki writes that only two per cent of
Canadians deny the existence of climate
change. In the United States the percentage is
higher, at 15.
Lets see how my grade seven arithmetic les-
son on percentages serves me here. Subtracting
two from 100 yields 98. And 15 from 100
yields 85. This means that 98 per cent of
Canadians and 85 per cent of Americans
believe that climate change is real.
No doubt someone could make the case that
for one reason or another, the results of the sur-
vey are a bit skewed. But still, its safe to say
that an overwhelming number of scientists and
non-scientists in both the U.S. and Canada
accept that the planets climate is heating up.
This of course would be a non-issue if the cli-
mate were changing slowly, giving animals,
plants and people some kind of geological age-
worth of years to adapt. But the problem is that
it is happening quickly. And that would be
merely interesting, and not a matter of concern,
except for one other thing: it appears that
human industrial activity is mainly responsible
for raising the temperature of the air around the
globe. We are pumping so much CO2 into the
air that an over-abundance of the suns heat is
being trapped. Thus the air temperature around
the planet is rising.
If all that is true, then we should try to limit
CO2 output wherever we can on this fair globe.
This means limiting or stopping our use of fos-
sil fuels as soon as possible, developing alter-
native non-polluting energy sources, especially
solar and wind, and reducing our consumption
of goods and services that result in CO2 emis-
sions which, unfortunately, includes just
about every good and service you can imagine
except for growing your own peas or holding a
yoga class in an unheated and non-air condi-
tioned facility with people who can walk to it.
Well, not exactly, but you get my point. Some
serious re-evaluation about the goods and serv-
ices we demand needs to take place.
Sadly, as some commentators have noted,
concern about climate change has disappeared
from the national conversations both here in
Canada and in what lies on the other side of our
southern border.
In Canada, the biggest issue we have at the
moment is how to become even richer than we
are by selling the oil we are squeegeeing out of
the dirt north of Edmonton. And in the U.S. the
main issue is whos going to win the election
which you may find out at about the time you
read this. Stephen Harper is not flying the envi-
ronmentalist flag. And Barack Obama and Mitt
Romney are avoiding the topic of climate
change like the proverbial plague.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Sandy has walloped
vast stretches of the eastern coast. Dozens of
people have died. Subway tunnels are flooded.
Sea levels are rising. Giant slabs of ice are
sheering off Arctic glaciers. Droughts are
increasing in severity. Forest fires are increas-
ing in number. Deserts are expanding. People
are dying for lack of rain.
The increase in world temperature is great
for the air conditioning and sunscreen indus-
tries. But for the rest of us, its murder. In the
article I just mentioned, Suzuki writes that
according to NASA, the 20 warmest years on
record have occurred since 1981; the 10
warmest, in the past 12 years.
Suzuki is not optimistic about the future. He
says that global warming is now unstoppable.
Even if our entire economy were to collapse,
resulting in the immediate shut down of all
CO2-producing machines, at best we will only
be able from this point on to lessen the damage
and work around the consequences.
We need an end to indifference towards cli-
mate change. We need to recapture (or just
plain capture) our role as Stewards of this Blue
Planet, Gods good earth and of the atmos-
pheric canopy that makes our home liveable.
VICTOR DE JONG
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NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN
MICHAEL VEENEMA
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Quebec Premier Pauline Marois.
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There are many scientists and experts suggesting we change our ways and that we make
that change very quickly before the damage inflicted on Earth destroys our habitat.
The XL Foods plant in Brooks, Alberta is
open once again under new management,
and this time, they are operating at rock bot-
tom. With no certification from the Global
Food Safety Initiative until next year, the
only standards they have are their own.
After 16 people became sick from the con-
taminated beef that was processed at the XL
facility, Gerry Ritz, the minister of agricul-
ture, seems more concerned with covering
his footprints than solving the problem.
When you consider the fact that contami-
nated food was available for public con-
sumption for over a month until the govern-
ment acted upon it, you can only wonder
what XLs standards might be. What is
known for certain is that XLs standards are
much lower than global standards.
Pierre Lemieux, secretary for the minister
of agriculture, recently stated that the gov-
ernment will continue to provide the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
the resources it needs to make sure safe
foods come out of the plant.
This is in light of comments made by the
Food Technology Centre in Guelph, that
stated, CFIA standards are at the bare min-
imum. This means some level of contami-
nation is actually being overlooked as it
leaves the plant and goes to consumers.
The NDP and Liberal parties have both
accused Gerry Ritz and the CFIA of know-
ing about the contaminated products for a
full month before 2,000 of them were
recalled from the shelves. Ritz could only
reply, The CFIA did not have the power to
compel XL Foods to disclose the informa-
tion needed to prevent and manage the cri-
sis. Ritzs right-hand man, Lemieux,
argued the government will continue to pro-
vide the CFIA the resources it needs to
make sure safe foods come out of the plant.
These are two very contradictory state-
ments. Especially since, according to what
Ritz and Lemieux are saying, the CFIA will
not have the power to prevent XL Foods
from another such catastrophe if it were to
occur in the immediate future. To put this
into context, how can the government pro-
vide the CFIA with the resources it needs to
ensure safe foods come out of the facility
when they do not have the power to compel
them to disclose information regarding the
issue? In response to these concerns, the
CFIA sent Ritz a memo letting him know
that no products will be leaving the plant
until they are tested to be safe. Yet XL has
opened its doors once again, with no real
certification save for what they have given
themselves.
The people who are leading the investiga-
tion into the problem happen to be the hon-
ourable Gerry Ritz and his good friends at
the CFIA. These are the same people who
let the XL Foods crisis happen. What they
have uncovered has yet to be released, but
they claim to have a solution the solution
being more funding and inspectors for the
CFIA, as well as suggesting all parties vote
for the upcoming Safe Food for Canadians
Act. Some believe this bill will do little to
change the future due to it only giving more
power to the CFIA. Not only this, the CFIA
gave XL Foods their new licence so they
could reopen. All this and the Tories still
believe that the solution to this problem is to
give the CFIA more funding.
If the truth is to be told, XL Foods is open
for business and not certified. They could
easily repeat the mistakes of August and
September at any time. The same people
who knew what was going on and stood idly
by while beef not fit for consumption in the
U.S.A. was sold to Canadians are now lead-
ing a review to investigate the situation, not
to mention the fact that Ritz stated the CFIA
did not have the power to call XL Foods
into question. This last point is the biggest
fallacy of all. At any time the CFIA can call
XL Foods into account and demand answers
for the Canadians who got sick eating taint-
ed beef. The problem is, they refuse to take
this action. The CFIA continues to do exact-
ly what Ritz tells them. They seem more
interested in the reopening of XL Foods and
giving them a licence than actually holding
anyone accountable. If Ritz and those in his
party do not hold anyone accountable and
keep siding with industry over the health
and wellbeing of Canadians, we can look
forward to seeing a repeat of the XL Foods
crisis in the next decade.
ROLAND PRISKE
INTERROBANG
Strong is sexy. As a female and a certi-
fied personal trainer, I hear quite often the
misnomer that women, if were going to
strength train at all, should stick to light
weights and high repetitions for fear of bulk-
ing up and looking manly, wrote Ryan
Healy in an article entitled Women: Dont
be afraid to lift weights on boston.com.
The fear of weight training for women lies
beneath years of media infiltration. From
Barbie to Victorias Secret, women have
lived to believe that skinny is all that is sexy.
Cardiovascular endurance became the core
of womens workouts as they praised weight
loss and feared muscle mass. However, years
of believing that weight training is only for
men has been entirely revaluated. Current
fitness fads like Crossfit, Bootcamp and
Kettlebell are breaking the wall between
women and weights. It is time for all women
to recognize that avoiding resistance training
is senseless. Muscle is strength. Strength is
sexy.
Knowledge is power. If women are
becoming firefighters, police and construc-
tion workers, why do we halt at the sight of
bicep curls and leg press? According to
Female Strength Training by Matt Brzycki,
It is important to understand that there is no
need for gender-specific strength training.
Charles Poloquin, a world leader in
strength and health education, has stated that
unless women were to ingest testosterone, it
is not possible for women to gain muscle like
men do. The American College of Sports
Medicine concurred that large amounts of
estrogen in womens bodies prevent bulky
muscle size.
According to Resistance Training lecture
notes, neurological adaptation (improving
stimulus of muscle due to regular training) is
another reason why women gain a great
amount of strength and little gain in size.
This theory was proven correct over 50 years
ago when a 1960 study demonstrated that
females can increase their muscular strength
to a great degree without the increase in
muscular size. Further research in 1974
found that out of 47 women, not one of them
gained even a quarter-inch of muscle size.
Therefore, the fear of transforming into a
bulky Olympic lifter from strength training a
few times a week is a complete misconcep-
tion. Knowledge is power. Power is sexy.
Use weight, lose weight. Its true! Stop
ignoring the facts muscle gain increases fat
loss. According a study done by Wayne
Westcott, Ph.D., the average woman will
lose 3.5 pounds of fat and gain two pounds
of muscle when strength training two to
three times a week for a two-month program.
In addition to burning 35 to 50 calories for
every pound of muscle gained, one will lose
more calories while sleeping when maintain-
ing more muscle mass.
However, weight loss is only one of sever-
al reasons to start training with weight. Busy
student? Improved sleep, mental focus and a
stronger immune system will keep you
going. Stressed out? High-intensity exercise,
specifically weight training, is prescribed to
people who suffer from anxiety. Inflexible?
By training with a full range of motion,
strength training improves flexibility.
Reaching middle age (and all the health
problems that come with it)? Bone density as
well as muscle function will be improved,
and maintained, reducing the risk of osteo-
porosis. Health concerns? Strength training
decreases the risk of developing chronic dis-
eases like cancer, diabetes stroke and ane-
mia. Gaining muscle can also give women
curves in those desired areas. When you
look, the part, you feel the part. (For more
ways workouts can help, read the full article
at tinyurl.com/strongissexy2012.) Gain
strength. Stay sexy.
Basics for beauty. High rep, lightweight
training will not develop muscle tone in
women myth busted. According to
Poliquin, the only thing it may do is make
one lose their existing muscle! The
American College of Sport Medicine sug-
gests that healthy adults should include full-
body strength training (at minimum) twice
per week, performing eight to 12 repetitions
per exercise.
In order to produce lasting results, use a
weight that challenges you at the last two
repetitions, according to Poliquin. Leg press,
chest press, seated row and calf raise are
considered to be the core four exercises
that true beginners should start with.
However, if time permits, it is best to do
eight to 10 exercises in order to ensure a full-
body workout. Other techniques that should
be considered when strength training are to
train for no more than an hour; train with
controlled tempo, and to train from largest to
smallest muscle group. Remember to keep it
SAFE do not be afraid to ask questions!
Trainers can help you get the most out of
your workout (and tell you how to use that
weird-looking machine).Train smart. Train
strong.
The spice of lift. Have you ever heard that
variety is the spice of life? Well, variety is
the spice of strength, too. According to the
American College of Sports Medicine, bore-
dom is a common reason why people stop
exercising. Joe Franco, a writer for body-
builder.com, said it best in his article 10
reasons women should do resistance train-
ing: Resistance training does not have to
be hitting the weight room with an all-male
crowd and intimidating machines.
Many studies have proven that working
out in groups is beneficial for ones body and
mind; group exercise classes create social
opportunities, motivation, accountability, as
well as physical benefits. From beginner to
advanced athletes, group fitness classes are
beneficial because of the structure, safety
and variety of exercise. Whether it is outside,
or inside, high intensity or more on the fun
side, there are countless opportunities to
grow (muscle) with others! Just to name a
few classes: TRX and Kettlebell focus on
strengthening the core and everything
attached; Bootcamp and Crossfit test your
physical and mental abilities; Group Power
and Group Active focus on strengthening all
the major muscle groups. While Zumba may
be a grooving good time, and yoga may give
you time to reflect, be sure to attend classes
that focus on strengthening your body at
least twice a week. Spice it up, grow in
groups!
Strength is freedom. I train like a girl,
try to keep up You. Having the ability to
move boxes on moving day, hauling the gro-
cery bags into your house, lifting up your
child from the ground or carrying five text-
books from one class you another are only a
few examples of how strength training can
directly influence everyday tasks. Having
the ability to flip a tire, sprint to the end of
the road, powerclean your max or plank for
more than a minute strength can be fun and
rewarding. It never gets easier, you just get
better!
In order to be the best you can be, practice
the principle of progression. Apply the two
for two rule: if you can lift two repetitions
above your target reps for two workouts in a
row, increase the load by 5 per cent (which
will knock two reps off). Knowledge of
when to take it to the next step is vital for
muscle gain. In order to improve, one must
challenge oneself.
The sense of empowerment is the greatest
benefit of resistance training. Just do it? Just
did it! Direct that newfound confidence into
your work, family, studies or even dating
life. Realize that your body and mind
improves from strength training as little as
two times a week. Make goals, record your
progression and be proud of your strength!
Now that the myth is busted, and the excus-
es are lame, get out there are show them
what youre made of. Its time to be strong,
its time to be sexy.
Andrea Lewis is a Fitness and Health
Promotion student at Fanshawe College.
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The XL Foods plant in Alberta put contami-
nated meat on grocery store shelves for
over a month before it was recalled.
ANDREA LEWIS
SPECIAL TO INTERROBANG
Strong is
the new skinny
An XL error
LIFESTYLES
8
I write about random things a
lot. I write a lot about random
things. If this was your first
midterm season at Fanshawe, you
probably didnt know that it
always rains and storms like that
for a couple of weeks. And if you
dont believe me, well... maybe
together we can convince the
freshmen next year.
Sadly, the return of midterms
every year brings with it my least
favourite occasion of all: the week-
end that Daylight Savings Time
ends. That one hour lost serves as
an ironic reminder that were going
to be spending a lot more time
indoors, so consider this a
reminder to start gathering music
to keep you comfortable through
the coming winter.
The way I see it, if youve got to
be stuck inside most of the time,
you should be able to find comfort
in a lot of great music.
That said, its a widely accepted
fact that being stuck inside can also
ignite and foster creativity. Take
for example English Words, an
alternative rock band from Prince
Edward Island. Taking inspiration
from the snow-covered landscape
before them, the band reinvented
their sound and began crafting an
album of thick ambient pop music,
the likes of which have been sel-
dom seen since the close of the
1980s.
Were pretty restless guys,
laughed Ryan Crane, frontman and
vocalist. The band whiled away the
time deep in their record collec-
tions and found inspiration in the
offerings of new wave, alternative
and Britpop albums they found
there.
The result is Red Potion, their
debut full-length album recorded
in only five days and released
September 18. Produced by Matt
McQuaid of Holy Fuck, the album
also represents a new direction for
the band in composing, also; the
band invested in new gear and soft-
ware to improve upon their demo-
ing, capturing more immediate
compositions between the Crane
brothers and building the songs as
collaborations.
The band comprised of Crane;
his brother Aaron on synths, sam-
ples and drum machines; Todd
MacLean on synths; Andrew
Murray on guitars; and Thayne
Campbell on bass were here in
Ontario a couple of weeks ago with
Always and Boxer The Horse to
promote Red Potion.
The record comes out, but it
doesnt end there you dont just
release the record, climb to number
two on Billboard and then go on
tour for six months, Crane said,
describing the process of releasing
an album as one that takes upwards
of a year, if not longer. You work
your butt off trying to promote it to
get people that havent heard it to
listen to it, and were in that
process right now.
Even if you arent familiar with
the groups musical past and the
new direction theyve taken, Red
Potion is sure to surprise you.
From the disarming opening
chords and sharp guitars of
Bumblebee to the floating, effer-
vescent first single People I
Love, the band displays incredible
range, informed by a broad founda-
tion of textures seemingly widely
forgotten in decades past; there
was a remarkable amount of time
and care that went into this record-
ing, and it shows.
Crane professed a cautious opti-
mism when speaking of the album;
in addition to new inspiration and a
revamped approach to creating
music, everything seems to be
moving (and gaining momentum)
at a natural pace.
Its always exciting when
youre given an opportunity to do
something new, and especially
something you dont have a lot of
previous experience with, Crane
explained. I find the less familiar
you are with a certain sound, the
better chance there is for you to do
something new and interesting.
With the drum machine, we can do
anything we want, we find it a very
flexible format to work with.
Its fitting that such a record,
born in the snow-packed Prince
Edward Island winter, would make
for such good company now as
night starts to fall before many
classes here on campus even end
for the day.
For more on English Words,
their new album or future tour
dates, visit the band online at eng-
lishwordsband.com or follow on
Twitter @theenglishwords. Stream
Red Potion on their website and be
sure to catch them on their next trip
to Ontario.
For more of the latest music
news, streams and coming events,
consider following this column on
Twitter @fsu_bobbyisms. Heres
hoping youve all made it through
midterms safe and sound, Im out
of words.
BOBBYISMS
BOBBY FOLEY
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English Words Red Potion is the perfect background music for a stormy
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The perfect smokey eye is achieved with seamless blending.
One of the most classic, glam-
orous and timeless looks in makeup
is the smokey eye. It is almost
impossible to look through a fash-
ion magazine and not come across
one. A lot of mass cosmetic lines
such as Maybelline, CoverGirl and
Almay will promote the smokey
eye and will advertise products that
supposedly make the smokey eye
look easier to achieve. More times
than not, these products actually
dont make it easier and can often
look muddy or untrue. To achieve
this classic look, it is best to stick to
the basics and avoid gimmicky
products.
Since you are working with dark
colours, it may be best to do your
foundation last as you may have
some fall-aways from the eye
shadows. First, you will want to
prep the eyes by making sure they
are properly moisturized, and have
an eye primer applied, as this will
reduce the fall-aways from the eye
shadows and will help the pigments
appear more vibrant. Next, take a
fluffy eye shadow brush and apply a
light beige colour all over the eye,
right up to the brow bone. This is
known as the wash and will act as
the base and highlight of the entire
look.
Next, take the blackest matte eye
shadow you can find and apply it all
over the eyelid. Nars, Make Up For
Ever and MAC carry some of the
best pigmented eye shadows, which
will require fewer coats and will
have less fall-aways. Another way
to avoid the black pigments falling
onto the face is by holding a tissue
up underneath the lower lash line or
by tapping some translucent powder
underneath the eyes the black pig-
ments will fall onto the translucent
powder, which can easily be swept
away with a powder brush (reduc-
ing streaking).
The next step is the most impor-
tant, as it is what creates the smoke
effect. Pick up a dark brown eye
shadow with a crease brush and
start to apply along the crease line,
blending into the black shadow with
a circular motion. Make sure the
shadow doesnt go too close to the
brow bone as this will cause the
raccoon look.
Next, take a finer eye shadow
brush and apply the black shadow
on the lower lash line and then
smoke it out with the dark brown
eye shadow. Make sure to bring the
shadows all the way along the lower
lash line. You will then want to line
the entire eye (including the water-
line) with a black, waterproof eye
liner. If you find the highlight
colour is starting to fade, reapply
the beige colour and blend it with a
fluffy eye shadow brush. Lastly,
you can either apply false lashes to
create a very dramatic, intense look
or you can simply apply a black
mascara to finish.
The look is now complete! The
smokey eye is a beautiful look that
can be pulled off by many people
and can be worn in different
colours. The most important thing
to keep in mind with this look is
blending; you want to create a
seamless, smokey look or else the
makeup will really lose its glam-
orous effect.
The perfect smokey eye
BEAUTY BOY
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joshua.r.waller@gmail.com
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Remember this spring and sum-
mer when everyone was into these
loose tops that were longer on the
sides? They were everywhere, in
every colour, every sleeve length,
and were also available in the crop-
top version.
Nowadays, with the chilly
weather and the overexposure of
these shirts, not many people want
to wear them. However, if youre
one of those people who are still
holding onto to these shirts, you
can revive the faux fur look and
help bring your last-season top into
this season while still remaining
trendy.
This weeks photo features a
versatile beige loose shirt paired
with a beige and brown faux fur
collar with knee-high cognac high-
heel boots, a chocolate gold watch
that can be paired with a beige and
gold studded bracelet or a black
and gold ring and earrings to
match. And the mysterious brown
thing behind the earrings is a hair
donut to help put your hair into a
high bun for those days you dont
want to do your hair!
1. Fur Collar: This beautiful
beige collar is extremely easy to
wear because of the neutral colour,
and it adds a touch of luxury to any
outfit. The fur collar has a clip on
the inside so you can easily change
the shape of it or the way it sits on
your outfit. (H&M, $20)
2. Knee-High Boots: These
knee-high cognac boots will never
go out of style! They are so easy to
wear, since they just have a little
kitten heel, and the length of the
boot will keep your legs warm
when it gets windy. (Can be found
almost any shoe store, Aldo, $100
to $180; Forever 21, $60 to $80;
Urban Planet, $50)
3. Oversized Chocolate Gold
Watch: This piece adds a mascu-
line and classic touch to the outfit.
The colour is unique, a darker
gold, a brownish purple colour that
can be worn with other gold acces-
sories or even rose gold. (Aldo
Accessories, $40)
4. Accessories: The black and
gold rings and earrings have a little
tribal touch, adding some fun
details into the outfit. The stud
bracelets are a great option to wear
if you want to match the outfit.
(Ring: Aldo Accessories $10;
Earrings: Aldo Accessories, $12;
Bracelet: Aldo Accessories, $15)
5. Hair Donut: This great hair
accessory makes putting your hair
up in a bun so much easier and
much more polished. Start by put-
ting your hair up in a ponytail, and
then thread all of your hair to the
centre of the donut. Pull the donut
to the end of your ponytail and
start wrapping your hair evenly
around the donut as youre work-
ing it down towards your head.
Then, secure with bobby pins.
(Aldo Accessories, $5)
You can easily pull all these
pieces off with a pair of plain black
or grey leggings if youre in a rush.
The neutral palette is easy to wear
and doesnt make the faux fur look
overpowering. Enjoy reviving your
favourites from last season!
HAI HA NGUYEN
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In the wake of this years
Halloween festivities (when did it
turn into such a marathon?), Id
like to write a little ode to covering
up. While Halloween might still
take the cake as the best excuse to
subscribe to the less is less philos-
ophy of dressing, it is now over for
another year. Lets take this oppor-
tunity to add a little class, a little
warmth and a lot of style into our
winter wardrobe.
This year it is possible (and fash-
ionable) to pile layer upon layer of
knits, scarves, coats and shawls all
over yourself and get away with it.
This look is comfy, warm and ver-
satile, but also can be tricky to pull
off. The key to bundling up with-
out assuming the shape and size of
a snowman is to keep in mind pro-
portion, silhouette and balance.
Generally, the most volume we
will get from layering sweaters,
scarves, shawls and coats is going
to happen on our upper body. To
keep your look balanced, you
should pair voluminous tops with
more slim bottoms. Think skinny
jeans, slim skirts or leggings (when
and only when your top comes
down past your hips). Skinny pants
also happen to be great for sliding
into your favourite pair of boots,
which can further streamline your
bottom half.
Another great tip to keep in
mind is that you dont want all of
your layering pieces to be volumi-
nous, and keeping some of them
slim-fitting will help to keep your
silhouette in good shape. A clever
way to do this is pick one bulky
item to wear at once, and tone it
down with more close-to-the-body
pieces. For example, if you have a
very chunky knit sweater with a
dolman sleeve (the bat-wing look),
pairing it with a tight black long-
sleeve tee will add layers and
warmth without adding bulk. Or,
if the focus of your outfit is a
colossal circle scarf, then consider
keeping the rest of your look nar-
rower. You could start with a basic
tee shirt or blouse, add a light-knit
sweater, cardigan or blazer, and
then top it off with the scarf.
Now that you have the basics
down pat, there are some great
trends happening right now that
can add a little pizazz to your cold-
weather wardrobe. Starting from
the top, hats of all shapes and sizes
are available and do wonders for
your warmth and your style.
Scarves have made their way into
top rotation for everyday use as
well as more formal occasions.
Printed options in jewel tones and
bright colours are very trendy right
now and are a great way to jazz up
a more plain-Jane ensemble. Keep
your eyes out for faux-fur and/or
animal print options, as these will
elevate your look from street style
to high fashion. For sweaters, more
is more in the chunky department.
Cropped options are popular and
great for layering, but please keep
in mind that if its cold enough to
wear a sweater, it is too cold to
bare a midriff. Dolman, three-quar-
ter-length sleeves, high-low hem-
lines and shoulder studs are some
chic embellishments that can take a
sweater from a cozy day in to a
night out.
Covering up doesnt have to be
stuffy or conservative. There are
many ways to keep warm while
still looking chic. Take some inspi-
ration from ladylike celebrities
such as Kate Middleton, Adele and
Natalie Portman (among many
others) who prove that you can be
beautiful, popular, talented and
famous without baring it all.
Covering up and staying classy
MAKE THE LOOK
YOUR OWN
AMY LEGGE
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A high-fashion outfit in chilly
weather is all about balancing
warm, cozy and bulky pieces with
slim-fitting shapes. Snag Kerry
Washingtons look by pairing a
chunky scarf with a fitted jacket.
Explore history at The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum

Theyve got swords, machine guns and more
peculiar artifacts than you can shake a stick at;
as soon as we walked in the door of the Royal
Canadian Regiment (RCR) Museum, I knew the
afternoon was a write-off. The museum is an
interesting way to learn about war and the RCRs
large contribution to Canada with the displays,
photos and videos about the RCRs rich history.
The RCR was created in 1883 to provide
Canadians with stability in time of national and
international conflict. The RCR is comprised
of four battalions, each made up of 300 to
1,200 soldiers, stationed throughout Ontario
and New Brunswick. The 1st and 3rd Battalions
are stationed in Petawawa, Ontario while
2nd Battalion is located in Gagetown, New
Brunswick. The 4th Battalion is located at the
Wolsley Barracks here in London on the same
property as the RCR museum.
The RCR is still going strong today with notable
missions like Haiti in 2004, where they created a
secure environment for Haitian citizens.
The museum still holds the original three-cell
block that was used to detain soldiers whod
been drinking, fighting or who went AWOL
(absent without official leave).
Bill Johnston, who works at The Royal Canadian
Regiment Museum, said that the men got to
shower every three days, and had a hole in floor
to use as a toilet. Soldiers whod committed
more serious crimes or were harder to manage
were sent up to Quebec to serve their sentence.

The first floor of the museum has information
on the Regiments missions in the South African
War, the Cold War, Cyprus and recent missions
like Haiti. Most notably there is a painting that
depicts the 1900s called The Dawn of Majuba
Day by artist R. Caton Woodville. The painting
shows the RCR in action in Paardeberg Drift,
South Africa. The RCR took the lead in getting
the victory over the Boers.
The 1st RCR Battalion arrived in Cyprus in April
1970. With Turkeys last objective being the
Nicosia International Airport, elements of the
Canadian Airborne Regiment were deployed
to the airport, which was a UN-protected zone.
Twenty-eight Canadian peacekeepers were lost
in the mission.
The second floor is even more interesting than
the first! Each section contains soldiers uniforms,
weapons, information about battle techniques
and recognition the RCR has gotten, as well as a
wide variety of information.
The first section looks at all of the peacekeeping
missions the RCR has been involved in from
1992 to 2004. This is the Ivey Medal Room.
There are also ribbons and medals of some of
the soldiers that have been involved, donated by
their family members. These missions included
China, Vietnam, Cambodia and many more
After this comes the World War II section. This
includes how much transportation has changed
within the RCR, showing the chronology from
horse to helicopter.
There is also a section on street fighting in Italy
from 1943 to 1945, when Canadian forces used
a technique called mouse-holing. The soldiers
would enter an occupied row of houses from
one end and would use explosives to knock out
the wall connecting the homes. Infantry with
machine guns would man the broken wall and
eliminate enemy targets within the buildings
before occupying the unit and continuing down
the row with the same technique.
Next is the RCRs contribution in the Korean
War. Three Battalions fought in the Korean
War from 1951 to 1953. The RCR received
one Battle Honor, but all three Battalions had
intense missions. Their objective was to force
advance closure to the Yalu River before the
Chinese counter-attacked and swept them back.
Before this, North Korean forces overran a small
perimeter of modern-day Busan, Korea after
crossing the 38th parallel into South Korea. With
the Americans landing at modern-day Incheon,
North Korea withdrew, giving the United Nations
time to intervene.
Following the Korean War is the Cold War
section. In the Cold War (1945 to 1990), the
RCRs mission was to make sure the Western
world stayed safe against the mounting threat
of the Soviets during the decades following
World War II and leading up to the Berlin Wall
being destroyed and the Soviet Union collapsing
in 1989. In this war, RCR play a small but
important role by contributing to NATO missions.
The RCR had contributed two Battalions: one
was a part of the Canadian Army formation
stationed in West Germany, and the other was
a reaction force stationed in Canada, ready to
deploy to NATOs Northern Flank.
After that comes the Current Operations display.
Currently, the RCR is in Afghanistan, and have
been there since 2006. They have two Battalions
there, with the 2nd Battalion from Gagetown
and the 3rd Battalion from Petawawa rotating.
Next, the North West Rebellion; the only war
ever fought by solely Canadian troops. The Metis
had become unhappy with the treatment of their
natural resources by the British and began an
uprising. The RCR was a part of the government
forces that took Batoche in a siege in May of
1885 in Northern Saskatchewan. This was the
pivotal victory in subduing the movement.
The last display you come to is about World
War II. The RCR was a part of the first Canadian
Division that was a part of Operation Husky, the
Sicily invasion. They fought through Sicily and
the Italian boot between 1943 and 1944. They
then joined the first Canadian Army in North
West Europe in 1945. The RCR earned 19 of its
54 Battle Honors and suffered over 80 per cent
of its WWII casualties in Italy.
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum is
currently under construction, which is slated to
be completed at the end of this month. While
the museum is under construction, admission is
free. After the construction has been completed,
admission will be $5 per adult, $4 per student
and $3 for six to 15 year olds. The museum is
located at the intersection of Oxford Street and
Elizabeth Street. For more information or to book
a tour, visit theroyalcanadianregiment.ca or
call 519-660-5102.
Remembrance Day is one of the most
meaningful dates on our calendar. The day
gives Canadians the opportunity to show their
gratitude for those who have offered their service
to advocate for our freedom, and there are
many ways we can show our appreciation: we
can devote a moment of silence at 11 a.m., we
can go to a Remembrance Day ceremony, or we
can even thank a veteran or Canadian Forces
member in person. But the easiest thing that
absolutely anyone can do is wear a poppy.
Wearing a poppy is something that many
Canadians do during the weeks and days
leading to Remembrance Day, but many dont
know exactly what wearing a poppy and the
donation given to get one actually means.
Every year, the Poppy Campaign put on by the
Royal Canadian Legion sees 18 million poppies
given out between Canada and overseas, and
If youre like me, you dont have any family or
personal connections to soldiers of any kind, but
that doesnt mean you cant celebrate or pay
respect to veterans.
Military wife Alison McGee said its important
to honour Remembrance Day because there
was a time in the not too distant past where war
was very real and all consuming Honour the
sacrifice of those men and women who put their
very lives on the line to save ours. If their legacy
is forgotten, then their sacrifice means nothing.
Here are a few ideas for making this
Remembrance Day special: Educate yourself:
Learning more about why we celebrate
Remembrance Day and how military personnel
serve Canada is a fantastic way to understand
over $8 million in funds is raised. The poppy
was adopted in 1921 as the official symbol of
remembrance, but what it means has to do more
with just showing that you care. The funds from
the Poppy Campaign help needy and disabled
veterans, service workers and their families who
contributed during both world wars, as well as
the funding of bursaries, housing facilities for
veterans, medical equipment and other services
that assist ex-soldiers who need them.
Bill Johnston works at the Royal Canadian
Regiment Museum on Oxford Street, and said
that the money raised from the Poppy Campaign
is an important part of the running of local
legions. Legions are primarily for veterans, but
because the veterans are dying off, theres not a
lot of veterans to support a legion, so the money
will go there. They share it, it just doesnt get
buried.
and appreciate the importance of the day. The
soldiers and their families make a great deal
of sacrifices day in and day out so that not only
Canadians can remain safe but so that those
around the world can as well, said McGee.
Visit the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum: The
museum (located at 750 Elizabeth St.) is full of
artifacts and information for you to explore and
use to brush up on your military knowledge.
Volunteer at Parkwood Hospital: Parkwood
Hospital (801 Commissioners Rd. E.) is where
most of Londons veterans live and get medical
service. Taking a few hours to help out the
hospital staff or entertain the veterans would be
a great way to honour everything theyve done
for our country. Call Volunteer Services at 519-
But wearing a poppy is more significant than
making a donation. It shows that as a Canadian,
you appreciate those who had fought for your
freedom. From a young age, Johnston was
trained to wear a poppy, and has never looked
back. I always buy a poppy, just to show that I
remember, he said. My dad was in the army,
but he was considered one of the older soldiers,
and he didnt go over.
But he taught me to wear a poppy a long time
ago, and Ive always worn a poppy, because
he knew a lot of guys that went over and didnt
come back.
This Remembrance Day, be sure to pick up a
poppy to show your gratitude and support our
veterans. Poppy donation boxes can be found
almost everywhere, such as banks, schools,
grocery stores and around campus.
685-4000 ext. 44050 for more information.
Send flowers or cards to a solider or veteran:
Even though you might not personally know the
person, sending flowers or a thank-you card to
someone who has served in the military is a nice
way to recognize their efforts. McGee mentioned
that the Tim Hortons at Adelaide and Oxford
usually has a service member or two in it.
Thank them and buy them a coffee. They will
appreciate it more than you realize.
Wear a poppy: Wearing this red flower is
probably the simplest thing you can do to show
your support. Check out page # (Stus article)
for more information on the importance of the
poppy.
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Recently I ran into an old friend
from high school during my week-
ly grocery run. Lets call this
friend Karen. Karen was one of
those people who sat three rows
back from you in science class, and
who was always in front of you in
the line for the cafeterias weekly
special. She was that person who
you were always friendly with but
who never managed to get the invi-
tation to your birthday parties.
So naturally when I saw her in
the frozen food section, I tried to
get away with the old nod and
smile. Unsurprisingly, that trick
didnt work, and Karen and I got to
talking.
While my old classmate was
busy telling me about her dysfunc-
tional family, I started thinking
about how the conversation would
end. I was patiently waiting for
that moment of silence to loom
over us so I could come up with an
excuse to leave. I knew when the
10-minute mark had passed that I
needed to find a way out. It was
now or never. The microwaveable
dinners in my grocery cart were
begging to be put in the freezer.
Every now and then I would
attempt to slip in a well but
that only probed another life story
out of Karen. Dont get me wrong,
I was fascinated by the gifts she
received for her 20th birthday, and
the good report at her latest dentist
visit.
Finally, Karen paused to look at
her phone. I saw opportunity
knocking on my door and I went
for it. She looked at me rather
regrettably as I spat out my poor
excuse, but I was free! I left the
grocery store skipping and
whistling.
This meeting with Karen got me
thinking, what is the protocol when
it comes to getting out of a conver-
sation? Granted, it depends who
youre speaking with, but Im talk-
ing about all of the Karens in our
lives. I think a simple I have to
run, it was nice seeing you will
allow you to walk away unscathed,
but I will not be held responsible if
it doesnt work and you end up
exchanging phone numbers with
Louis from grade 10 gym class.
Lets all do each other a giant
favour. Why dont we keep gro-
cery store/exercise class/shopping
mall encounters to a maximum of
seven minutes. Its the perfect
amount of time to divulge all nec-
essary information while not wast-
ing too much of someones day.
Unless, of course, Louis from
grade 10 gym class ends up look-
ing like Ryan Gosling.
Jenna Want passes on some valu-
able advice each week in My Series
of Unfortunate Events. If youve got
a question for her, email her at
j_want2@fanshaweonline.ca.
MY SERIES OF
UNFORTUNATE
EVENTS
JENNA WANT
j_want2@fanshaweonline.ca
The awkward
encounter
Love is a winding mountainous
road. Do you have an extra unicy-
cle and handlebar mustache I can
borrow?
- Jarod Kintz, 99 Cents For
Some Nonsense
Is there anything more majestic
than moustache poetry? Perhaps
only moustache movies. Facial
hair has played a prominent role in
some of the most important motion
pictures of all time. Hulk Hogan,
Tom Selleck, Burt Reynolds the
list of Hollywoods moustache-
sporting A-listers is an impressive
one. So it was only a matter of time
before somebody, for example me,
founded the Academy of
Moustache Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences. And now it is time
for the first annual Stachies!
Best Performance by a
Moustachioed Male
and the winner is, Robert
Downey, Jr. in Chaplin
Long before he starred in Iron
Man, Robert Downey, Jr. took on
the role of one of the most beloved
movie stars of all time, Charlie
Chaplin, in a 1992 biopic simply
titled Chaplin. Downey received
much critical praise for his turn as
the silent film star, including an
Academy Award nomination.
However, he was not successful in
popularizing Chaplins signature
toothbrush moustache. The mous-
tache, shaved at both sides with
about an inch of hair in the middle
just above the lip was also sported
by another star of the times, Oliver
Hardy of Laurel and Hardy fame.
Why anyone would not want to
resemble these adored silver screen
legends is beyond my comprehen-
sion. It was this failure that lead to
Downeys substance abuse prob-
lems in the early 2000s. But now,
20 years later, redemption is yours,
Robert!
Best Performance by a
Moustachioed Female
and the winner is, Salma
Hayek in Frida
Mexican beauty Salma Hayek is
known for sexy roles in films such
as From Dusk Till Dawn and
Desperado. Well, much like the
aforementioned Robert Downey,
Jr., Hayek also played a historical
figure in a critically acclaimed film
that earned her an Academy Award
nomination. In the 2002 film
Frida, Hayek took on the role of
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
Much like the Mexican painter
who recently did my bathroom,
Frida sported a unibrow and a
moustache. Hayek showed her
dedication to her craft when she
began shaving her face in an
attempt to grow her bristles thicker
and darker. Not only did it lend
authenticity to the film, but it also
landed Hayek a side job on the car-
nival circuit, where rubes pay two
bits a gander to stare at the bearded
lady.
Moustache Special
Achievement Award
. and the winner is, Cesar
Romero in Batman
There have been many actors
who have had the gall to don a fake
moustache, so a non-moustachioed
actor playing a moustachioed man
is no great feat. But the other way
around, well, thats quite extraordi-
nary. When Cesar Romero took on
the role of The Joker in the 1966
film Batman, he refused to shave
off his moustache. The creative
team showed similar resolve, and
refused to just simply allow The
Joker to be a villain with facial
hair. So they simply covered it up
with face paint, not only in this
film, but in the three seasons of the
associated television series. As
much praise as Heath Ledger and
Jack Nicholson have received for
their turns as The Joker, Romero is
the one and only true Joker, in my
opinion. For his refusal to bow
down to the man by shaving, and
for his ability to play a non-mous-
tachioed individual, without the
benefits of any James Cameron
CGI effects, Cesar Romero has
truly earned this honour.
CREDIT: BATMAN
Cesar Romero played The Joker in the infamous Batman television show
with a moustache that was covered by make-up.
CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM
Bingo! This student had her numbers called and went home with what an
old Sears catalogue would call a personal massager. Nice.
Cinema Connoisseur
ALLEN GAYNOR
www.cinemaconn.com
Stachies celebrate the best in Mo-vies
Why Do Students Get
Stressed Out?
Its just over halfway through
the semester, and with so much on
your plate right now, you may be
feeling the pressure.
Kathy Gerber, a Student success
advisor at Fanshawe, said a lot of
students are in panic mode. Im
finding a lot of people who are just
now admitting to themselves that
theyre in big trouble. They
havent been coming to school,
they havent been doing their work
and they havent told anybody, so
theyre stressed to the top. Maybe
youve received your midterm
marks back and youre not doing
as well as you had hoped or
know you should be. There are
ways to find a balance and bounce
back.
According to Jennifer Meksula,
a counsellor at Fanshawe, we need
to recognize that were never going
to have zero stress. Everything is
stressful: if you have a tag scratch-
ing your back thats an environ-
mental stressor; the chemicals in
our food; the weather the baro-
metric pressure; all of that brings
stress on our body. We cant
remove stress on our body, but we
can manage it.
Managing stress comes down to
a lot of different factors: time man-
agement, proper study habits, mak-
ing time for yourself, getting
sleep the list goes on. Below are
ways to help manage your stress.
Relax, Breathe
Meditate?
Dont forget to breathe! Taking
a deep breath when youre stressed
out may seem a little ridiculous,
but it actually helps. Proper
breathing habits and simple breath-
ing exercises relax the body and
the mind, explained Meksula.
Sometimes when were stressed,
our thoughts and actions tend to
get a hold of us and make us
(breathe rapidly) Always con-
trol your breathing, pay attention to
your breathing, start doing some
deep breathing.
Gerber agreed that proper
breathing technique is important;
breathe from your gut, not the
upper part of your chest that just
creates more tension.
Breathing is a critical part of
many relaxation techniques. Yoga
and pilates both combine physical
activity with controlled breathing
patterns. Why not try one of these
classes and get in touch with your
body, mind and spirit?
If exercise classes arent your
thing, have you ever considered
meditation? The goal of medita-
tion is to practice uncritically
attempting to focus your attention
on one thing at a time and, as you
know, many students dont have
time to deal with one thing at a
time, said Meksula.
There are meditation workshops
available on campus in F2010
every Tuesday from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
and Wednesday 3:30 to 4 p.m. No
signup is required, and drop-ins are
welcome.
Commit to Better
Study Habits
Everyone knows they shouldnt
procrastinate, but all too often stu-
dents will pull eight-hour cram ses-
sions and all-nighters to complete
assignments or study for an exam.
Gerber said that many students
rely on something called course
recovery, a false understanding of
simply handing in assignments at
the end of the term to receive bet-
ter grades, which can create a big
problem.
Developing a plan from the
beginning of the term lets you be
proactive, said Gerber. She rec-
ommends reviewing from the
beginning of the term. Review
your notes as soon after your class
as possible and then maybe again
in the evening and again the next
day Im talking like 10 or 15
minutes here or there, not long
stretches. A quick review of those
notes starts putting the information
into their long-term memory.
She also suggested taking sever-
al short breaks when studying for
long periods of time and creating
one set of study notes.
If youre feeling overwhelmed
about a large assignment, both
Gerber and Meksula said you
should break it down into small
chunks so that you feel like youre
progressing towards your goal.
Listen to Music
When Im working on an assign-
ment (or article), I usually have my
earbuds in, listening to some
upbeat DJ set. My reasoning?
Theyre usually at least an hour so
Im not constantly worrying about
which song to put on next, there
are a lot of instrumental tracks, and
ultimately it prevents me from get-
ting distracted. For studying or
memorizing, on the other hand, I
need quiet. Experiment and find
out what works for you.
I often encourage students to
pay attention to what kinds of
music theyre listening to,
Meksula said. Not all music has
the same effect, so try to listen to
music that has a positive theme
maybe upbeat music if youre try-
ing to get yourself to do some-
thing.
Music can also give you a much-
needed break from your studies.
Listening to music can give you a
break from your immediate sur-
roundings, Meksula added.
Watch What You Eat
Chips, energy drinks and choco-
late bars usually accompany all-
nighters and cram sessions, but
beware of what you eat. What you
eat affects the way you feel, said
Meksula. Sugar usually offers an
immediate rush of energy but then
leaves you feeling lethargic and
foggy. Caffeine speeds you up and
this is a danger if you are already
going faster than comfortable.
Avoid eating any one food exces-
sively or exclusively.
If youre eating sugar and
youre eating salt, all it does is
make you tired so you cant con-
centrate, added Gerber. If youre
studying for long periods of time,
think twice before choosing foods
that will give you energy for a
short period of time but cause you
to crash afterwards. As always,
think healthy snacks!
Turn Em Off and Catch
Some Zs
Yes, Im referring to all of the
electronic devices that seem to
govern your very existence. I often
fall asleep with a sea of electronics
in my bed, including my laptop,
iPad and cellphone. How many
times have you tried to sleep, only
to be woken up by a drunken
phone call or friends emer-
gency? I suggest investing in an
actual alarm clock so that youre
no longer nervous about turning
your phone off at the end of the
day.
People are expected to be avail-
able all the time and its not realis-
tic or healthy, said Meksula.
There are demands of living in a
24/7 society, she added, cell-
phones, Facebook, texting stu-
dents are dealing with a lot more
demands than ever before. She
recommended turning off all
screens at least 30 minutes
before going to bed.
She also stressed the importance
of sleep. Sleep is often something
that we forfeit, but its critical to
try to maintain a regular wake and
sleep routine; your body needs that
structure. Dont forget, all those
all-night cram sessions will also
ruin a proper sleep pattern.
Work It Out
Forget your stress at the gym.
When you engage in a tough work-
out, your focus often becomes the
physical task at hand and nothing
else.
We have an amazing fitness
facility here, said Meksula. I
highly recommend students to
exercise. Stress and anxiety brings
an energy on its own and exercis-
ing is a healthy way to get rid of
some of that energy. If students are
worried about something, I suggest
they take it out on the treadmill,
because even if youre thinking
about a problem when youre exer-
cising, often times by the time
youre done, you have a solution.
Do Something For You
Being a student can be extreme-
ly overwhelming. When youre a
student, youre rarely just a stu-
dent, said Gerber. Some people
are parents, some people are home-
owners, theyre often sharing their
time between part-time and full-
time work.
There are a lot of factors that can
add to a students stress scale.
Students have so many outside
stressors, especially students who
are coming away from home for
the first time theyre having to
take care of their finances, their
housing arrangements living
with people in a house who they
may not know, theres relation
stressors, sometimes theres a girl-
friend or boyfriend back home,
said Gerber.
Students have a lot to deal
with, agreed Meksula. Many are
trying to balance the demands of
their academic program with jobs,
volunteer activities, sport commit-
ments, parenting duties. While the
demand for their time and attention
grows, the number of hours in a
day remains the same.
Remember to take some time for
yourself. Whether its a hobby or
sport, do something for you.
Make sure that you have a bal-
ance, try to carve out one hour a
day for yourself and do something
that you enjoy but a positive
activity, said Meksula.
Dont let STRESS get
the best of you
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LIFESTYLES
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A few years ago, I spent more than
an hour speaking with Rudy
Ruettiger, whose real-life story about
playing for the Notre Dame Fighting
Irish football team was made famous
in the 1993 movie, Rudy. I was flat-
tered that before our chat, Ruettiger
spent some time reading about my
similar story, which chronicles my
pitching with the London Majors of
the Intercounty Baseball League.
But our chat didnt focus primari-
ly on sports; rather, most of the time
we talked about the importance of
mentors, and about the different
levels of mentorship. Ive written
briefly about mentors in this col-
umn, and have pointed out that the
Larry Myny Mentorship Program at
Fanshawe College offers a great
opportunity for establishing a for-
mal mentor-mentee relationship.
Yet, I bet if you closely examine
the lives of any successful individ-
uals, youll discover that they have
benefited from relationships with
mentors during their entire lives.
The English poet John Donne once
wrote, No man is an island. No
truer words have been spoken.
Sure, my professional life con-
tinues to see me seek mentors, and
I enjoy mentoring students and
employees more than anything else
I do each workday. But a trip down
memory lane will explain how
mentors in and out of business still
help establish successful, goal-ori-
ented habits.
As a youngster with an insatiable
appetite for asking questions and
investigating the unknown (I was in
trouble more often than not, but
thankfully I harnessed those traits
during a career as an investigative
journalist), I exhausted much of my
energy in athletics baseball, tennis
and track and field. I had many
coaches along the way who men-
tored me ranging from simple
encouraging words to deep interest
in my developing leadership skills. I
do the same thing today with stu-
dents, employees and nephews who,
alas, take after their uncle and often
feel the wrath of angry parents.
When I was 16 years old, I learned
how to skate my physical disabili-
ties made it difficult for me to do so,
but a high school buddy, Peter, took
me out to Fanshawe Lake (when it
used to freeze dont try it anymore)
and skated with me for hours upon
hours. By the end of that winter, I
was playing pickup hockey with the
best high school players in the city.
Peter was a mentor: he showed a gen-
uine interest in my goal to skate and
play hockey. A few years later, while
attending Fanshawe College, I was
kicked out of a church hockey league
for fighting. Maybe those negative
traits didnt quite disappear after all.
One of the most rewarding rela-
tionships I have ever enjoyed was
my eight years as a big brother in the
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London
organization. That role was mentor-
ship at its highest level. When you
spend four hours a week with a
young man from the other side of the
tracks, you have a responsibility to
him and to yourself to be the best
role model you can be. Of all of my
achievements, being a big brother
ranks right near the top.
When I began teaching students in
Fanshawes Corporate
Communication and Public
Relations (CCPR) post-graduate pro-
gram four years ago, teachers and
administrators took me under their
wings and showed me the ropes a
welcoming handshake, a visit to their
offices to ask a million questions, and
an endless amount of e-mails with
even further enquiries. Theres no
way I would have been able to get up
to speed with required lectures if not
for teachers in the CCPR program.
Today, I tell my students that they
come first: I treat them like clients in
that regard. Whether its meeting
with them before or after class,
spending time answering questions
during coffee breaks or replying to
e-mails through FanshaweOnline, it
is imperative to keep the line of
communication open at all times.
And as a part-time professor who
offers daily real-world experience, I
also find it important to share with
them the good, the bad and the ugly
from the world of professional com-
munications. They can learn from
my successes and my mistakes.
When Ruettiger and I first chat-
ted, he surprised me with tears and
a quiver in his voice. I found your
story truly inspirational. I get it.
Its about having a dream, working
hard and having mentors, he said.
Indeed, no man is an island
unless, of course, you get a three-
game suspension for fighting in a
church hockey league and spend
time watching from the stands. But
thats a story for another column.
Award-winning journalist
Jeffrey Reed is a Fanshawe
College professor with the
Corporate Communication and
Public Relations post-graduate
program and an instructor with
Fanshawes Continuing Education
department. E-mail him at
jreed@fanshawec.ca.
The value of mentors
THE REAL WORLD
Jeffrey Reed
jreed@fanshawec.ca
Gangnam Style is going
through my head these days. Its
that catchy tune by South Korean
pop star Psy, played out in a
candy-coloured, irrepressively
funny video on YouTube.
Psy dances through fake snow in
a wind tunnel and horse trots
around with a bevy of models in
tow. In his sky-blue suit and dark
sunglasses, he is somehow ber-
cool even though his dance moves
are as outlandish as the Chicken
Dance at weddings. I dare you not
to smile when you see his short
legs and arms keeping perfect time
with the feverish beat.
The infectious grooviness of the
video is a perfect pick-me-up for
the chilly, wet days of November.
The hot colours of the costumes,
the melodys hook and the energy
of the dancers all make me want to
just get up and dance. I love the
humour mixed up with the carefree
abandon of the dancing. It just
looks like so much fun.
I wish I could go back some-
times to my Gangnam Style
days, when I would get dressed
and made up to the nines and go
out all night with my girlfriends to
dance. I had my favourite look
(ponytail, skinny jeans) and signa-
ture dance moves, too. Those were
the days when hair, fashion and
make-up were a lot more fun
because I was a young art student
and had a hip persona to project.
Now Im an adult and look
sober, serious and responsible.
Though I feel as young, rebellious
and adventurous as I ever did on
the inside, outwardly Im a career
woman, mom and wife. I cant stay
up all night and go to a nightclub
anymore (I need my sleep and so
do all my former dancing part-
ners), but still, I could use some
Gangnam Style in my life.
Its not necessarily bad, but fun
these days looks very homey. It
centres around getting together
with my family and friends for
food and conversation and celebra-
tions of holidays and milestones.
Were all older and just dont have
the same time or energy for club-
bing. As for style, I have a few
touchstones of my fashion-forward
days: a wristful of jangly bangles,
nice shoes and skinny jeans, but
Im never going to look like a
cover of Seventeen again.
Ive crossed some line I didnt
even notice years ago when work-
ing for a living, raising kids and
maintaining a house erased the
ability to laugh and play easily.
Life feels so serious as an adult.
Hopefully noticing this means I
havent lost the capacity to enjoy
life. Hopefully it just means I need
to have fun wherever and however
I can and remember to be positive,
humourous and even silly some-
times.
So during this dark, cold, rainy
season, I hold onto memories of
carefree days, the experience of a
night of dancing, breakfast with
friends when the sun was just ris-
ing, when I didnt have a schedule
to wake up to and life had so much
light-hearted fun.
THE LONG VIEW
Susie Mah
I miss my
Gangnam Style
CREDIT: GUARDIAN.CO.UK
Psys smash hit Gangnam Style reminds Susie Mah of fun times.
CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST
Students show off their creations for the Fanshawe Student Unions
pumpkin carving contest on October 29. Students had one hour to gut
and carve up pumpkins and came up with creations ranging from Dr.
Seuss Lorax to a Doctor Who dalek to plenty of other silly and spooky
faces.
LIFESTYLES
15
CREDIT: FSU STREET TEAM
The Out Back Shack played host to a Toga Party on October 25.
Making a good first impression
is important, whether it is for a
blind date, a chance to meet the
future in-laws or for a job inter-
view. Much of that first impression
has to do with the visual impact
you make, and this is true in all of
these cases especially in the
interview.
In addition to your personal
grooming and wardrobe selection,
preparation for the interview is just
as critical as it is your first and
possibly only opportunity to
make a favourable impression.
Dont worry if you are a little nerv-
ous, the employer is human and
isnt expecting you to hit home
runs with all of your answers, but
you should be prepared to intelli-
gently answer the questions asked
of you. Here are some guidelines
for before, at and following the
interview.
Before the Interview
Preparation is essential.
- Research the employer. Google
the employer and prepare ques-
tions that demonstrate your interest
and understanding of the business
- Research the position. Review
the position description so you can
prepare questions to ask the
employer
- Review your list of skills relat-
ed to the job
- Plan your wardrobe to ensure
you are dressed appropriately. Be
clear on directions to the interview,
confirm the date and time
- Review your answers to typical
interview questions. PRACTICE,
PRACTICE, PRACTICE
At the Interview
Make a good first impression.
- Arrive five to 10 minutes early.
Dont be late, and dont be too
early, either
- Sell yourself, make eye con-
tact, offer a firm handshake, be
aware of your body language
- Listen and think carefully
before you answer. Try to relax
- Ask relevant questions and
inquire about the interview follow
up
- Close by restating your
strengths and interest in the posi-
tion
After the Interview
- Send a follow up thank-you let-
ter by email to the interviewer
immediately upon your return
home. Include a brief paragraph
reiterating your interest in working
for the employer
- Review your performance.
What would you do the next time
to improve your chances?
- If youre not successful, ask for
feedback from the interviewer
Questions You May Be Asked
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why did you apply for this
position?
- What have you learned from
your previous jobs?
- Why are you interested in a
career in this field?
- What can you offer our organi-
zation?
- Where do you see yourself in
five years?
- What is your greatest strength?
- What is your greatest weak-
ness?
- What are your salary expecta-
tions?
- How do you work under pres-
sure? Give an example.
- Give an example from your
past that demonstrates your ability
to resolve conflict or provide lead-
ership?
Questions You May Ask
- Why is this position available?
- What are the two or three most
important characteristics you are
looking for in a candidate for this
position?
- What future career opportuni-
ties exist within the company?
- What are the greatest chal-
lenges and opportunities facing
your organization?
- How are work assignments
handled? Will I work independent-
ly or as a member of a team?
- What might a typical day be
like for a person in this position?
- How often are an employees
performance evaluated and what
criteria are used?
- What are your human resource
policies regarding salary, vacation,
promotions, bonuses or benefits?
- When will the hiring decision
be made?
Need assistance with your job
search? Drop by the Career
Services office in D1063. The
Career Services staff is available
to assist you on an individual
basis. Visit the office to arrange an
appointment with the consultant
responsible for your program or
call 519 452-4294. For Fanshawe
student job listings, visit www.fan-
shaweonline.ca or www.fan-
shawec.ca/careerservices.
Interview preparation:
Making first impressions
CAREER CORNER
Susan Coyne
Career Services
Consultant
Fanshawe Career Services
Liska Martindale-Dubrule is
bringing 12 years of employment
consulting expertise to her new
role as the Career Services consult-
ant for the Lawrence Kinlin School
of Business.
She officially started in this new
role in mid-September, but she has
been part of the Fanshawe family
for years, including her previous
role as a student services specialist
in Career Services and an employ-
ment consultant for Fanshawes
downtown and St. Thomas cam-
puses. She also completed her
Human Services diploma in 1999
and her Social Service Worker
diploma in 2002 at Fanshawe.
Martindale-Dubrule offers con-
fidential one-on-one meetings with
students to give career-specific
advice. She can review students
resumes and cover letters, conduct
mock interviews and help students
navigate Career Services job
search website, in addition to dis-
cussing other job-related issues
such as wage requirements and
child care.
She can give students career
advice at any point in their school-
ing, but she especially recom-
mended meeting with her closer to
the end of their time at Fanshawe.
I highly recommend students to
come in three or four months
before they graduate to start their
career search, she said. Most of
them will wait until as soon as
theyre done schooling, theyve
graduated, they want some time off
really, they should be starting
(their job hunt) three, four months
before (graduation). Thats when
they can come with their resume
and cover letter and I help them
with that, interview skills, talking
to them about our job postings.
She also sees Fanshawe alumni up
to five years after theyve graduat-
ed.
Ultimately I feel people come
(to Fanshawe) to get an education
in hopes to find a good career,
Martindale-Dubrule said. Theres
life after your school, and hopeful-
ly I can help them with that. I
always encourage them with, Part
of your tuition is paying for my
services, so why wouldnt you?
Youve already paid for it, whether
you use it or not.
If youve got a question for
Martindale-Dubrule, you reach her
by phone 519-452-4430 ext. 3991
or email at lmartindale-
dubrule@fanshawec.ca. To book
an appointment, head to the Career
Services department in D1063.
Every school in Fanshawe has a
Career Services consultant. For a
full list of consultants and their
contact information, check out
tinyurl.com/fan-csc2012.
ERIKA FAUST
INTERROBANG
Putting Business students
on the path to success
CREDIT: ERIKA FAUST
Liska Martindale-Dubrule helps a student figure out his career path. In
her new role as Career Services Consultant for the Lawrence Kinlin
School of Business, Martindale-Dubrule can meet with students to dis-
cuss resumes, cover letters, interviews and more.
LIFESTYLES
16
THE TONIGHT SHOW
with Jay Leno
The Vatican has named its first-
ever Native American saint. Her
miracle was opening a casino with-
out mob involvement.
Experts say the entire 2012 elec-
tion could come down to just eight
states. The states are: confusion, dis-
may, depression, apathy, shock, dis-
belief, despair, and anxiety. Those
are the eight states.
Here is something scary.
Yesterday they found 42 dead bats.
You know where? The Detroit
Tigers dugout.
Its now reported that Arnold
Schwarzenegger is going to star in
another Conan movie.
In this one, Conan has a
son with the woman who
cleans his castle.
BEST IN LATE NIGHT
COMIC RELIEF
CONAN
with Conan OBrien
A man in Indiana got a tattoo of
Mitt Romneys campaign logo on
his face. They describe the man as a
staunch Republican who has never
heard of bumper stickers.
A lot of crazy rumours are starting
to surface about the two candidates.
A man is claiming that President
Obama used and sold cocaine in col-
lege. On the bright side, if this is
true, it means Obama does have
business experience.
Lindsay Lohan sent out a tweet
urging people not to panic over hur-
ricane sandy. She said the correct
time to panic is if anyone sees her in
a rental car. Then you
should evacuate the area.
laura.billson@gmail.com
Fear leads to Anger. Anger leads to HULK SMASH!
Woah. Wait. Disney owns Star Wars
now?
I feel so conflicted.
. . . on the other, the Awesomeness
of the Marvel movies.
On one hand you have the
junk that is the Disney
Sequels . . .
Oh well. Maybe well get to
hear HULK SMASH JAR JAR
BINKS!
Bus Stop
Nerds
Learning
From Osmosis
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paper we feel we must define
osmosis as the transfer of
water across a semipermeable
membrane in response to
unequal solute concentrations
on either side in an effort
to equalize said
concentrations.
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LATE NIGHT
with Jimmy Fallon
As part of a new transparency
series, McDonalds is releasing
videos that show how its food is
made. It involves horses and bayo-
nets.
A source close to Mitt Romney
revealed that he gets a spray tan
before major campaign events. I
guess that explains his new Secret
Service code name: The
Mittuation.
There are rumours circulating that
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
are about to get engaged. You can
tell theyre getting serious. Last
week they were seen at a
jewelry store shopping for
publicity.
THE LATE LATE SHOW
with Craig Ferguson
The CIA once tried to kill Castro
with an exploding cigar. Back then the
CIA got their ideas from Road Runner
cartoons. We tried dropping an anvil
on his head. Then we painted a tunnel
on a cliff. He ran right through.
Tests conducted in Italian cities
revealed that the air in some cities
contains traces of psychedelic drugs.
The Italians went crazy. They took
to the streets, waving their hands in
the air. Then they heard about the
psychedelic drug.
Doctors say its the best time to
get the flu shot. This year there is the
seal flu. It comes from seals to
humans. If youre infected,
you get the chills and an
uncontrollable desire
to balance balls on
your nose.
LIFESTYLES
Across
1. Third word of the theme of this
puzzle
6. Second word of the theme of
this puzzle
10. St. Louis NFL team
14. Donnybrook
15. Advil target
16. Decorative case
17. Sorbonne, e.g.
18. Airs
20. Barely get, with out
21. Single step
23. For ___ sake!
24. Part of an orange rind
25. Motel worker
27. Operations manager of the
theme of this puzzle
30. Surpass
34. Imitating
35. Theme of this puzzle is a ___
(see 36 Across) and ___
36. Theme of this puzzle is a ___
and (see 35 Across)
37. ___ Island, New York
38. Fur ___ (Beethoven dedica-
tion)
39. Cheese nibblers
40. Computer file suffix
41. Volcanoes do this
42. Equals
43. Hospital supplies
45. Chorus section
46. Masculine singing voice
47. Copters forerunner
48. Renaissance fiddle
51. Star Wars name
52. On, as a lamp
55. Hints
58. Occupied, as a lavatory (2
words)
60. French Sudan, today
61. Caused harm to
62. Avid
63. Architectural pier
64. Catalan painter Joan
65. Bishop of old TV
Down
1. Peter Pan pirate
2. Darn it!
3. :Lotion ingredient
4. Animation frame
5. Guardianship
6. Bakers dozen?
7. Gods Little ___
8. When doubled, a dance
9. Barbies beau
10. Correct
11. Arguing (2 words)
12. Quiet
13. Puncture sound
19. Pitch
22. Consumed
24. Engine knock
25. Damp
26. Can do
27. Broad valleys
28. Adhesive
29. Air and head follower
30. Stagehands
31. Awards since 1956
32. Bead material
33. Clothe
35. Bonds
38. Units of work
39. Middle (prefix)
41. Legislate
42. Theme is available for this
44. Spain and Portugal
45. A small amount
47. Enthusiasm
48. Alitalia destination
49. Author ___ S. Connell
50. Boxing prize
51. Fraus partner
52. Olympic sled
53. Aha! (2 words)
54. Beach bird
56. Electrical unit
57. Rapa ___ (Easter Island)
59. Bad idea
Solution on page 18
1. In October 1997, when
Internet Explorer 4.0 was released,
some Microsoft employees left a
giant From the IE team... We Love
You on Netscapes lawn.
2. Facebook pays at least $500
if you can find a way
to hack the site.
3. HP,
G o o g l e ,
Microsoft, and Apple
have one thing in com-
mon apart from the obvi-
ous that they are IT compa-
nies. They were all started in
garages.
4. Alaska is the only state that
can be typed on one row of keys on
a QWERTYkeyboard.
5. The domain name
www.youtube.com was registered
on February 14, 2005.
6. If you opened up the case of
the original Macintosh, you will
find 47 signatures. One for each
member of Apples Macintosh
divison as of 1982.
7. Computer programming is
currently one of the fastest grow-
ing occupations.
8. On an average work day, a typ-
ists fingers travel 12.6 miles.
9. The Dvorak keyboard is more
efficient than QWERTY. 20 times
faster, in fact.
10. On eBay, there are an average
of $680 worth of transactions each
second.
11. Eighty per cent of all pic-
tures on the internet are of naked
women
12. In the 1980s, an IBM com-
puter wasnt considered 100 per
cent compatible unless it could run
Microsoft Flight Simulator*.
13. The worlds first computer,
called the Z1, was invented by
Konrad Zuse in 1936. His next
invention, the Z2 was finished in
1939 and was the first fully func-
tioning electro-mechanical com-
puter.
14. The first computer mouse
was invented by Doug Engelbart
around 1964 and was made of wood.
15. Domain names are being reg-
istered at a rate of more than one
million names every month.
16. There are approximately
1. 06 billion instant messaging
accounts worldwide.
17. The first banner advertising
was used in 1994.
18. E-mail has been around
longer than the World Wide Web.
19. The average computer user
blinks seven times a minute, less
than half the normal rate of 20.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Whatever happened over the
weekend, forget about it. Its a new
week and you have the world on a
string. However you turn your
hand, success is waiting.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You may not be having fun right
now, but that will change soon
enough. Patience will be rewarded
once the me first crowd has moved
away. Taurus knows that its better
to be steadfast than restless.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Personal questions lead in the
right direction. Friendship colours
every transaction. Too good to be
true isnt too good and really is
true. Even though you want to be
inside the experience, remember to
take notes.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer stumbles into the week
flailing and out of control. Even if
you cant stop, you can still steer.
People will get angry no matter
who is to blame. Losing isnt so
bad if you can still smile.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Rise to the occasion and keep on
ascending. A familiar situation is
refreshingly different when you
look at it from a loftier perspective.
The so-called good old days were
never as much fun as youre hav-
ing now.
Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22)
Youre a catalyst in a soup of
ineffectual elements. It may not be
in your job description, but a high-
er duty calls. Hold peoples hands
while they learn something that
you thought they already knew.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
Reach a decision and avert a cri-
sis. While everyone isnt equal,
everybody has certain things in com-
mon. The lessons from one medium
work just as well in another.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
Keep your head above water.
Swirling passions could easily
drag you down and blind you to
long-term consequences. Use your
extra dose of energy to be a hero
to those in need.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
Sagittarius is on fire these days.
Unlike imperial Aries and intense
Leo, youre all sweetness and
light. Lead by encouragement and
reinforce with love. Anyone who
likes spontaneity is eager to play
your game.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
You begin the week at almost
the opposite place from where
youd like to be. If life were
always fun, wouldnt it get bor-
ing? Remember how you won last
time, and see how you might
adapt that strategy for this time.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
If it works, youll do it.
Branding, pedigrees and seals of
approval are for those who are too
insecure to think outside of the
box. Embrace the people that you
impress and ignore everyone else.
Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20)
Youre still waiting for the call
that was supposed to come any
minute now. Pisces skills are still
needed, but maybe in a different
capacity. Dont drain your
account until you hold the next
check in your hand.
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con-
tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col-
umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 18.
Sudoku Puzzle
puzzle rating: very hard
LIFESTYLES
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OCT.15 2012
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Billy Bishop
Bismarck
Blitzkrieg
Cenotaph
Charley Fox
D-Day
Dieppe
Juno Beach
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Panzer
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SPORTS&LEISURE
18
As Liverpool FC players left the
field against Everton FC on
October 28 yelling and spitting,
Everton was howling and spitting
their guts out laughing.
The Blues tied the Reds 2-2 as
Liverpool player Luis Suarez was
wrongly called offside by the
linesmen in the last moments of
the match, all while tipping home
the would-be winning goal.
Regardless of the loss, Everton
has still had a fantastic start to the
year. Through their first nine
matches, they have gone 4-4-1,
with only one loss. Thats good
enough for fifth place, and they
show no signs of slowing down.
One of the bright spots for the
club is Belgian Marouane Fellaini.
Coming back from injury, the big
striker still had a good game. He
can use his size to win lots of balls
in the air and it seems as if his
touch and the other parts of his
game have improved immensely.
Leon Osman has had good pro-
duction from the midfield. Fans
and journalists alike know what
they are getting with him, it isnt a
surprise anymore. He came in after
Mikel Arteta, and has been one of
the more creative players, advanc-
ing high up the pitch and creating
plays. Osman, 31, is still good
enough to keep in that role for
years to come, even after he has
peaked very late into his career.
Steven Pienaar is always one of
the most underrated players in the
EPL because he is a fairly well-
rounded player. The only problem
he has is that he doesnt score too
many goals. But with how Everton
operates, they dont really need
another finisher, especially on the
wing. Pienaar has had another
solid season on the wing, as he can
still dangle and work as a play-
maker. Ive got nothing to say bad
about him once again.
Another player that has contin-
ued to slowly get by is Leighton
Baines, and he can get away with
it, as hes a defender. Besides acci-
dently putting in the first goal in
the Liverpool game, he has been
good all year, even notching two
goals and two assists throughout
the season.
Head coach David Moyes is also
enjoying the best part of his
Everton career. Hes been at the
helm for over a decade and this is
finally how he imagined the squad
would play if he was given enough
time. It also shows how he meant
to play the game. By having the
tall afro-clad Fellaini in behind
their prime striker Nikica Jelavi,
it lets you use that as your typical
English-style attack. Pass to the
big Fellaini and let him cut the
defence from there. To add to that,
Moyes is playing a real nave, old
style and its working, showing its
still-relevant formation (4-4-1-1).
Considering Everton was rou-
tinely a slow starting team, the
blue side of Merseyside is on its
way to a fantastic season if they
can keep this sort of pace up. They
could be leaving the pitch at the
end of the year even happier than
they are now.
fanshawe college
athletics
basketball
National Curling Champions Ring Presentation
to take place at half-time of Womens game.
Wednesday November 7th
1st Home Game vs Sheridan!
Women @ 6pm - Men @ 8:30pm

volleyball
Friday November 9th
1st Home Game vs Redemer
Women @6pm - Men @8pm
Saturday November 10th
Home Game vs Mohawk
Women @ 1pm - Men @3pm
womens soccer
team got silver in
ocaas.
Fanshawe College Athletics
www.fanshawec.ca/athletics | j1034 | 519-452-4202
campus rec
November 5 16
1st Annual Fanshawe Cricket
Intramural Tournament
open rec
Every Tuesday, Thursday,
and Sunday night from
10pm till 12am.

FANSHAWE FC
MARTY THOMPSON
sensandsoccerfan@hot-
mail.com
twitter: @martythompson_
How would you feel travelling
10 hours by bus to play a 60-
minute hockey game?
Playing in the Ontario Hockey
League has its glamorous
moments; playing for the Sault Ste.
Marie Greyhounds on the road is
not one of them.
The closest rink to the
Greyhounds in the OHL is in
Saginaw, a four-hour trip. The fur-
thest is to play the Kingston
Frontenacs, which is 11 hours
away from the Soo.
Matt Fuller is in his second sea-
son with the Greyhounds, and he
had a different idea of what his
first road trip would be like. I did-
nt realize how long these road
trips were actually going to be,
though he added that its not as bad
as it sounds. Yes, a 10-hour drive
is a long drive, but when youve
got all of your teammates here,
time flies.
Losing is bad. Winning is good.
Stick 20 people on a bus for over
eight hours after they lose and
Fuller says its definitely one of the
worst atmospheres. There is no
movie, no TV, not much talking;
all you can really do is listen to
your music and go to sleep.
Winning a game yields the com-
plete opposite. Its like having a
party; everyone is happy, everyone
is talking you can hardly hear the
TV on the bus.
On road trips, Greyhounds have
to check into their motels, get into
their rooms before curfew oh,
and they also have a roommate.
Fuller refused to name names, but
word gets around: some room-
mates arent quiet sleepers. There
are a couple of guys who are bad
snorers, a few guys talk in their
sleep and I know there is one guy
who sleeps with the TV on full vol-
ume. Fuller said he hasnt heard
any negative feedback from his
roommates; So far I havent been
told anything, hopefully I can keep
that going.
Fuller grew up watching the
London Knights, he graduated
from Clarke Road Secondary
School and he has lived in London
for most of his life, but he has
never stepped on the ice at
Budweiser Gardens for that, he
must wait until November 11.
Ever since I was a little kid, it has
been a dream of mine and still is
a dream because I havent played
there yet Stepping on that ice, I
cant even imagine how its going
to feel.
The Sault Ste. Marie
Greyhounds didnt see any playoff
action in 2011/12. This year, the
Greyhounds are showing more
promise, on top of the West
Division and leading the Western
Conference in goals.
Greyhound road warrior
When I was in college, I drove
around in a used Nissan 240SX. It
was a front-engine, rear-wheel
drive coupe that looked very good.
It wasnt particularly fast, but it
handled very well, so it was fun to
drive.
I miss that car even now and
often look into getting a used one
again, just to re-live the old days.
If you, like me, have a thing for
front-engine, rear-wheel drive
coupes, then the topic of todays
test will surely be of interest to you.
Im talking about the Subaru BRZ,
which is the first sports coupe
offered by the maker since the won-
derful Giugaro-designed SVX
bowed out in 1997.
Where the SVX was a high-end
luxury sports tourer, the BRZ is all
about youth and enthusiasm. This is
not the type of car youd pull up in
if you were a senior executive for a
major corporation, meeting new
investors or clients (unless you
work for Subaru). No, the BRZ is
ideal for meeting up with your
enthusiastic car-loving friends at a
track or an autocross meet. This car
is not for people who are always
serious, so Im guessing most
accountants wont like it that much.
It is also not likely to attract those
among us that are a bit on the heavy
side, since this is a very low car and
climbing in and out of it will give
anyone a workout (which is a good
thing).
I am much larger than I used to
be in my college days and hence I
also struggled to get in and out, but
once seated, I found the seats to be
reasonably comfortable and the
driving position to be spot on.
The interior fit and finish does
leave a lot to be desired. I dont like
the quality of the materials used,
and in my tester, a very large part
didnt quite fit (Im just going to
hope the blame here goes to the fact
that this was a worn-out tester and
not something that is a norm for
these cars).
While the BRZ is labelled as a
2+2 coupe, the back seats are quite
small and only really useful for car-
rying groceries (since the trunk is
quite small also, the back seat will
come in handy for your trips to the
shops).
I can live with a low vehicle with
not much practicality. What I can-
not live with is the awful Pioneer
touchscreen infotainment system
Subaru offers as an option (which
was in my tester). This is by far the
worst touchscreen system I have
ever come across. I found fiddling
with it so annoying that I just gave
up and threw in a CD to listen to. If
you want to buy a BRZ, Id advise
you to stay clear from this option.
Id also suggest you steer clear of
the automatic gearbox. Okay, to be
fair, its not a bad gearbox and
when you use the paddle shifters in
Sport mode, it does blip the throttle
on downshifts, but it is just the
wrong type of gearbox for a car like
this.
I have not driven the BRZ with a
manual gearbox, but those who
have say it really makes the engine
shine. Speaking of the engine,
under the low hood lies a normally
aspirated 2.0-litre, boxer four-cylin-
der motor that produces 200 hp and
151 lb/ft of torque. Power goes to
the rear wheels, and with just 1,255
kg to push around, this motor does
a very decent job of moving its
mass along. Work this motor hard
and youll see the sprint from zero
to 100 km/h takes just 6.5 seconds,
and the car tops out at about 240
km/h. The performance is impres-
sive, but I just wished the sounds
the car made when being pushed
were as pleasing as the numbers.
Where the BRZ absolutely shines
is in the corners. Show it a twisty
road and it will plant a smile on
your face. Thanks to its fully inde-
pendent suspension setup with
MacPherson struts in the front and a
double-wishbone setup in the rear,
the car exhibits minimal lean in the
bends and the chassis and steering
communicates well with you to let
you know how much grip is left.
Since the standard car runs on
eco-minded tires (the same ones
youll find on a Toyota Prius
hybrid), there is not a lot of grip, but
the fact you can slide this car
around at low-ish speeds adds to the
thrills of this car. This car will be
popular among the drifter crowd.
It will also be popular among
anyone who is looking for an eco-
nomical sports coupe, since it aver-
aged just 7.6 litres/100km in my
weeks test.
It is not expensive to run, and as
far as sports cars go, it is not expen-
sive to buy, either prices start at
$27,295.
Is the BRZ the best sports car I
drove all year? No, but that might
be due to the fact I drove lots of
very good high-performance
machines this year. I love the looks,
love the handling and love the fact
that Subaru is offering a coupe
again. For me, it needs more power
(which Im sure will eventually be
offered with a turbo-charged motor)
and needs more refinement (it is a
bit too noisy on long drives). But if
youre looking for a fun car, or are
just younger and fitter than I am,
then the BRZ might just be the car
for you.
MOTORING
NAUMAN FAROOQ
naumanf1@yahoo.com
Buzzing around in the BRZ
RYAN SPRINGETT
INTERROBANG
CREDIT: THE TELEGRAPH
Nikica Jelavi and Steven Pienaar
enjoy Evertons recent success at
their match against Liverpool. They
tied 2-2.
CREDIT: KENNETH ARMSTRONG
Londoner Matt Fuller of the Sault
Ste. Greyhounds.
Everton seeing
success everywhere
Falcons mine silver at OCAAs
The Fanshawe womens soccer
team captured silver at the OCAA
provincials on October 27, held by
Algonquin College in Ottawa.
They fell to the Humber Hawks 1-
0 in the gold medal game.
Its Fanshawes fourth silver
medal in four years, and a step up
from last years third-place finish.
Assistant coach Rahim Mohamed
led the team as head coach James
Welsh stayed home with his wife,
who was going into labour.
Second-year midfielder Hannah
Versterback said that Welsh was in
constant contact with Rahim,
spoke to the team on speaker-
phone, and sent them inspirational
emails. It was really heartwarm-
ing, she added.
The team was matched up
against undefeated Algonquin in
the semi-final game. London
native Alex Chesney scored for
Fanshawe within the first 10 min-
utes, finishing a corner from the
top of the 18-yard box. Fanshawe
played defensive in the second half
and held on to the win. They had-
nt lost on their home field in six
years and we beat them 1-0, so that
was awesome, said Versterback.
Fanshawe advanced to play the
Humber Hawks in the gold medal
match, and after sharing the
OCAA West first-place ranking
with the Hawks, the Falcons were
ready to battle it out for first place.
The game was hard-fought, with
wet weather creating a slippery
turf and resulting in ball control
issues for both teams. The first half
was aggressive, with each team
shoving and fighting for the advan-
tage, and ended scoreless. Nearly
two minutes into the second half,
far out from the Fanshawe zone on
the left wing, Humber player
Keyla Moreno sent the ball sailing
by rookie Falcon goalkeeper
Cheriss Marson and into the back
of the net. We have history with
(Humber) it feels like a bit of a
rivalry said Versterback. That
game was pretty intense a physi-
cal game. We played well, we just
couldnt put one in. Humber held
on to their one-goal lead and will
now head to nationals on
November 7.
The Falcons came home with a
silver medal, and Rahim said he
was proud of the team. The girls
got progressively (better) as the
season went on, only conceding
four goals in total, three of which
were in their first game of the sea-
son against the Sheridan Bruins.
It was also an impressive first sea-
son for rookie head coach Welsh.
The women worked hard, train-
ing up to two times a day in the
pre-season and five days a week in
the regular season. Rahim said,
Despite losing three to four play-
ers to graduation this year, we have
a solid foundation, as we had 12
rookies on the squad. A lot of
rookies played a key role in keep-
ing the team on track with their
low number of conceded goals, in
particular rookie goalkeeper
Marson. Marson was terrific for
us this year, and deserves a lot of
credit for coming up with big saves
and crucial points, said Rahim.
The girls had a successful sea-
son overall. We started off with a
loss to Sheridan, and we were
kinda worried about our season,
but we picked it up and won the
rest of our league games, said
Versterback. Even though they lost
to Humber in the finals, defeating
them in regular season play was a
highlight for Versterback and the
team. We broke history. We beat
Humber and they had never lost in
65 league games, so that was awe-
some.
The season saw many successes
for the women, including many
personal achievements. In addition
to the hardware the team received,
Amanda Dafoe and Madison Durr
were named to the tournament
OCAA All-Star team, Nikki
MacDonald and Marisa Oliveira
were named to the OCAA First
Team All-Stars and Oliveira also
won the West Scoring Division
title, West Rookie of the Year and
OCAA Rookie of the Year.
Vesterback said the teams
strength is a strong connection
between the girls. We all love
each other, were a family. The
Falcons last won the OCAA cham-
pionship in 2009. Most of the girls
on the team will begin training for
the indoor season this month.
In terms of the future, the
Falcons have high hopes for next
year.
The goal for next year is to get
back to the finals, and hopefully
defeat Humber in the finals, said
Rahim.
MELANIE ANDERSON &
MEGAN MCPHADEN
INTERROBANG
SPORTS&LEISURE
19
Q: Are abdominal exercises
effective if I want to lose weight
around my stomach area?
A: Unfortunately not.
Abdominal exercises, such as
partial curl-ups (crunches) are
great for muscular strength and
muscular endurance increases in
your stomach muscles. Exercises
such as the plank are good to
increase muscular endurance in the
muscles in your core, including
your back. However, there is no
such thing as spot-reducing fat.
That being said, increasing your
physical activity (moving more) is
effective for fat loss throughout the
entire body. To experience fat loss,
the volume (amount) of your phys-
ical activity is often more impor-
tant than the intensity (how hard
you work). Try to include biking,
walking, jogging, running, swim-
ming or stairs into your everyday
life.
Submitted by: Luke Hare,
Rachel Wallace, Karlyn Gilchrist,
MaishaBarron, Joel Wright, Leslie
Pelerine
Last week we discussed TRX
suspension training and how it has
really picked up a lot of steam in
terms of popularity. An even bigger
fitness phenomenon developing
over the last couple of years is sum-
mer-based long-distance running
events involving obstacle courses.
The Warrior Dash kind of paved
the way in terms of catapulting the
popularity across Ontario. It started
off in Australia and eventually
made its sports international debut
a few years back. I happened to
participate in the first Ontario
Warrior Dash, which is held in
Barrie. Mud, ropes, broken cars,
flames, gravel pits, hay stacks, lots
of fun idiots in costumes, bananas,
firemen hosing you down and
many other fun and challenging
things make up the three and a half
mile Warrior Dash.
Oh, I almost forgot HILLS,
HILLS and more HILLS! Many
contestants take these events rather
seriously, and they train quite hard
leading up to the event. On the
other hand, many dont take it seri-
ously at all, and regardless of
where you stand, there is a place
for you and it is a hell of a good
time either way.
My friends and I took the stan-
dard approach and trained by run-
ning a lot before the event.
However, we failed to incorporate
hill training into our regimen. We
did quite well for the most part on
the day of the event, but the hills
definitely slowed us down. You
have been warned; if youre going
to enter these events, ensure you
train hills or youre in for an even
more grueling experience!
A quick Internet search will
show you that there are numerous
events similar to the Warrior Dash
these days. The one that seems to
be stealing all the thunder as of late
is Tough Mudder. The sites
administration claims it is proba-
bly the toughest event on the plan-
et. Although that is quite the bold
statement, their events are 10 to 12
miles long! Tough Mudder is team-
based and you have to run as a unit
to help each other get through the
obstacles, which adds a lot of
excitement to the event.
Chances are that youve already
participated in or at least heard
about these events. I wouldnt rec-
ommend Tough Mudder to some-
one who hates long-distance runs,
so if its an event that you are iffy
about trying, you may want to
baby-step your way by signing up
for the much shorter Warrior Dash
first. The events are followed by
award ceremonies, bands and a big
party where everyone recovers and
enjoys a few beers. I can guarantee
one thing: regardless of your fitness
level; youre in for a hell of a week-
end and festivities that you wont
regret taking part in!
Challenging yourself
to go the distance
FUN AND FITNESS
RICK MELO
melo_rick@hotmail.com
HEALTH HABIT OF
THE WEEK
Fitness and Health
Promotion students
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Participants in the Tough Mudder challenge push themselves to the limit.
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Contrary to popular belief, ab exercises will not give you a toned tum.
CREDIT: DAVID CARROLL
The Fanshawe womens soccer team took time out to visit the Parliament
Buildings in Ottawa on their way to winning a silver medal at the OCAA
championships.
Target area exercises not spot-on

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