Volume 19 Issue 1

September 3, 2008

bAd Worm Food insPirATionAl summer iT’s ChArGe Time!

new cafeteria composting program aCP student makes a difference in Camosun sports teams gear up for
puts cutlery and containers into the tanzania on student co-op placement. new season in swanky, new
Camosun’s Student interurban locale.
mix.
Voice Since 1990 sPorTs—9
neWs—4 FeATure—6-7

Photo: Courtney broughton

2 VIEWS September 3, 2008

Camosun’s student voice

Editorial
Nexus
back with a vengeance
TessA CoGmAn look forward to students, teachers,
Next publication date: Sept. 17, 2008 student editor or coffee shop readers (oooh, that
To some of you, Nexus means rhymed!) giving us a call or shoot-
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STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS hands of Camosun readers.
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Kelly Marion To us, Nexus means the publish- student input in any way, shape, or
Liz McArthur ing of an informative, analytical, form would be great for the paper
MANAGING EDITOR
and entertaining campus news- and give people even more reasons
Jason Schreurs paper with a focus on issues affect- to read Nexus. So keep staying
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Drink, dance,
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Kait Cavers So why would you read any But, more importantly, as a
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eat, go home
Guy Alaimo Nexus knocked on my front newspaper the most investigative,
Brendan Kergin
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Liz McArthur
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munication Program. It instantly of Camosun readers.
S TA F F P H O T O G R A P H E R won me over with its promises of This year’s Nexus staff is a cour- It was really sad to hear about the 20-year-old student from UVic who
Courtney Broughton
all-nighters hitting the backspace ageous group who will be good at was recently shot downtown on View Street.
ADVERTISING SALES button on my laptop. I went from keeping their eyes and ears on the Partying is about good times, not violence. As for drunk driving, there
Jason Schreurs LOCAL having to write articles for a grade street. Not to mention the majority is no excuse. There are always taxis or sober drivers.
250-370-3591 to writing voluntarily, and now I am of us having estrogen. Just because you can get “smashed” doesn’t mean you have to actually
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Courtney Broughton
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Ashley Moore
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CONTRIBUTORS:
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Breanna Carey
Kait Cavers
Tessa Cogman
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Alexander Jones
Donald Kennedy
Liz McArthur
Andrea Moir
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[email protected] NEWS 3
NEWS BRIEFS
New cafeteria hopes to win hearts bY KAiT CAVers

and stomachs of Camosun PISE excellence

Victoria’s new Pacific Institute
for Sports Excellence (PISE) is of-
liZ mCArThur provider. According to Le Gros, ficially open for business as of Sept.
staFF Writer although there was initially some 2 at Interurban. If you’re wonder-
A ray of hope is shining through local interest in the contract, no ing where all of Camosun’s sports
the overcast skies of back-to-school local bid was submitted because of teams have disappeared to, then
stress. Chartwells, the often un- the capital investment required. this is the first place you want
popular and longtime food services Le Gros lists sustainable prac- to look. Haven’t heard anything
provider at Camosun College, is about what’s being offered at the
tices, healthy options, food quality,
new PISE? Feeling rather athletic,
gone and Aramark steps up to take and the ability to meet growth needs but not sure where to turn? Pop in
on the role of college trough. as the things that stood out on to take a peek at the new facili-
New Aramark Food Services Aramark’s winning bid. The new ties, programming, and sport-
Director Donna Burger hopes stu- contract with the multinational related services! Located behind
dents will keep coming back for the company, which employs over the student parking at Camosun’s
increased food options and that the 240,000 employees worldwide, Interurban Campus. Or looking for
a new and exciting workplace?
shiny, new LCD menu screens will is for eight years with a two-year
Why not check out the job board at
help draw them in. renewal option. It nets the college www.pacificsportinstitute.ca
an undisclosed amount of ongoing
commisions, up to $1 million in cap-
ital commitment over the course of
Construction delayed
“I’m here and I’m open Photo: Courtney broughton at Lansdowne
the contract, plus an upfront capital
to comments and commitment of up to $350,000. Brand new food services provider Aramark has made Lansdowne cafeteria look “less Original plans had them

suggestions.” But will students notice a dif- scary” for September. finished by the start of school, but
wheelchair accessible pathways
ference? Second-year arts student some of that expense will be passed seems promising, but plans are not
leading from the Young and Fisher
donnA burGer Julie Ruch used to eat at Chartwells on to students. solidified yet. buildings to the Richmond house
aramarK Food serViCes a couple times a week. She says so “We’ve tried to keep that as min- Meanwhile, if anyone has won’t be done until the end of
direCtor
far things look “less scary” and imal as possible, while remaining problems with the new cafeteria September. Camosun Physical
she has high hopes for the new realistic,” says Burger. offerings, they can talk directly to Resources urges all students to
cafeteria. She points out the quality of Burger. stay away from construction zones
Nutrition seems to be the buzz- “I am trying to temper my hopes, food will be improved. Burger, a “I’m here and I’m open to com- and walk the long way around
to the Richmond House. Other
word surrounding the changeover. but it looks like an improvement so certified chef, also says she will be ments and suggestions. And I’ve ongoing renos at Lansdowne
After some bleak cafeteria survey far,” says Ruch. bringing in some of her own recipes. ordered a comment box. Maybe include more work on premature
results from last year, the college Business student Max McKen- “I make awesome chili.” I’m crazy, but I’m looking forward deterioration of the Young Building
realized things needed to be dif- zie says he didn’t know the cafeteria Le Gros hints at a possible sec- to the first week of school,” says (those funny looking safety tents
ferent when it comes to feeding had changed, but he wasn’t satisfied ond option for students at Lans- Burger with a smile. will stay up until it’s resolved)
students. before. “Things were fairly over- downe, saying Aramark is looking Whether or not Aramark will and a new stairway and footpath
“The surveys told us very clearly directly from Fisher courtyard to
priced,” he says, adding he would at a local coffee supplier to partner be a marked improvement over
Richmond House.
what people needed and wanted, pay more for better quality food. with as a smaller coffee shop some- Chartwells remains to be seen. So
and what they weren’t getting,” Higher prices are something where else on campus. far, the outer renovations have given
says Kathryn Le Gros, Camosun students will be facing when they Another mini-survey may be in the place a flashy new look, but as Digging deep to
director of ancillary services. reach the till at lunchtime. Burger the works before any decisions are one cafeteria staff member was make the grade?
So, when Chartwells’ contract says buying locally and providing made about secondary food outlets overheard mumbling, “It’s still the Always strapped for cash when
expired this summer, Camosun environmentally sustainable cutlery on campus, says Le Gros. As far same kitchen . . .” fee deadlines roll around but too
opened up the bidding for a new and packaging costs more, and as Burger is concerned, the idea terrified to take out a student
loan? Human Resources Minister
Monte Solberg just unveiled plans

No Work on Campus for Camosun students to benefit Canada’s student loan

and grant programs to the tune of
$1 billion. The new grant system
liZ mCArThur were not for continued employment, that,” says Sovka. Haddon is the Society’s Director of Operations, will take effect for the 2009-
2010 school year and will provide
staFF Writer meaning they didn’t fall under executive director of the Camosun Michel Turcotte, laughs and re-
students from low to moderate
What do students have to do unionized work and sometimes College Foundation and College sponds, “Most students are not income families up to $250 a
to get a job around here? Well, the could be related to studies. Relations and could not be reached intending to graduate to work in a month for every month they are
answer may not please incoming Darroch says her department for a comment before press time. fast food environment.” enrolled in school. The loan system
students. The Work on Campus didn’t ask for the Camosun Col- As for negative impacts of the He says off-campus work ensures no more than 20 percent
program, which previously pro- lege Foundation’s rationale when program’s cancellation, Darroch may not serve students as well as of the borrower’s income would
vided students in financial need funding for the Work on Campus says it’s one less opportunity for positions on campus would. He go toward payment, and repay-
with flexible, convenient jobs at ment periods will be capped at 15
program was cut, but says the students in financial need who are adds the student society is sad and
years. Extra assistance will also be
Camosun, is no more. money was never meant for repeti- the most likely to feel the strain disappointed that Camosun has offered to graduates with perma-
Students looking for jobs on tive funding of ongoing jobs. off-campus employment. decided not to allocate the money nent disabilities. And those sick
campus that could work around Associate Director of College “Balancing that out, of course, previously used for student jobs of filling out the same loan forms
their school hours used to be able Relations David Sovka says the Col- is the low unemployment rate in on campus. every semester will be happy
to find employment through the lege Foundation staff who were in Victoria, which means there are a Now that Work on Campus is to hear about the new Master
college. charge of funding for the Work on lot of other opportunities, and local dead, Camosun students will have Loan Agreement consolidating all
federal, provincial, and territorial
According to Gloria Darroch, Campus program are on vacation employers have been forced to push to look a little harder for that all- loans for the duration of all studies.
director of Co-operative Education and not available for comment. up their wages,” says Darroch. important extra income that can be
and Student Employment, the jobs “Susan Haddon was handling The Camosun College Student vital to survival while at school.

Is there anything you wished you had done over the summer?
By Alexander Jones

Phil robinson AlexAndrA bAYnes PhilliP siKorsKi And JoAnnA AndreJAnCZYK KAmilA VillA rob Friesen TAmArA russell
I wish I had the chance to I’ve always wanted to go Phillip: I really wanted to go surfing in Tofino. I really wanted to hike the I really wanted to go on a I wanted to dive Race
go camping more than to Amsterdam, but I just Joanna: I was working all summer. There’s a whole Juan de Fuca Trail. road trip. They’re always Rocks. It’s amazing.
I did. couldn’t save up enough bunch of things I didn’t get to do. great.
money.
4 NEWS September 3, 2008

Camosun international student NEWS BRIEFS

continued
Technology G-spot
impresses in China GuY AlAimo including educational institutions in several days of pavilion events,
If the amount of your cell
phone bill consistently totals
a sum larger than your phone
number, perhaps you’d be
staFF Writer like Camosun, and to highlight where she spoke with students, interested in flexing your flip in
The Olympics was not the only Vancouver/Whistler as the hosts of business leaders, and educators a designated area. After all, it’s
event to take Beijing by storm this the 2010 Winter Olympics. about her experiences in the Culin- going to be free. That’s right, I said
summer. “One day of the program high- ary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant free! Rogers Wireless is introdu-
Trades student Tingzhi Liu cing a wi-fi connection for your
lighted tourism and hospitality Management Programs.
cell phone that will allow unlimited
and staffperson Dawn Sutherland calls in and around your home
represented Camosun College at the without using up your wireless
BC Tourism/Hospitality Education “[Tingzhi] was very professional in all of her minutes. Possibly the most perfect
Marketplace in the BC-Canada Pa- solution for a student on a budget.
vilion in Beijing this past June.
interactions and she made us very proud to Check it out at www.wireless.com
Born in Anhui, China, a small have her representing us.” More bang for your
province near Shanghai, Liu started
her international education at a
dAWn suTherlAnd
direCtor oF Camosun CoLLege internationaL
precious bucks
college in Vancouver before trans- You’re finally living on your
ferring to Camosun to update her own, but thanks to the high
English. prices of Internet these days your
Facebook account is (gasp) being
She didn’t realize her love for programs and the range of the “It was great to have Ting rep- Trades student Tingzhi Liu was the face of
ignored. Don’t worry, Victoria
cooking until two years into a uni- certificate, diploma, and degree resenting Camosun at the pavilion,” Camosun College in China this summer.
FreeNet, a non-profit organiza-
versity-transfer program when program specializations we offer says Sutherland. “Her ability to itors at the pavilion, Liu was offered tion, has you covered! Students
she decided to enter Camosun’s through our institutions,” says connect with students and promote a job with a Shanghai hotel upon who log onto their Internet only
Culinary Arts Program. Dawn Sutherland. “We were very the college from her own firsthand completion of her diploma, but a few times a month and don’t
After completing that program, fortunate to have one of our inter- experience was incredibly valu- says she wants to stay in Canada want to pay pricey fees now have
the freedom of choosing an hourly
Liu entered the Hotel Restaurant national students return to her able and her presentation on our for the foreseeable future. plan. Rates start as low as $53.50
Management Program and is now home country, China, to make the programs, delivered in Mandarin, “I would like to gain more ex- per year for six hours online a
beginning her second year. presentation on behalf of Camosun was very well received. She was perience and just enjoy Canada month. Check out http://victoria.
According to Sutherland, dir- College.” very professional in all of her inter- before returning to China,” ex- tc.ca/services.html
ector of Camosun College Inter- With financial support from actions and she made us very proud plains Liu, who just finished her
national, the pavilion in Beijing was Camosun’s Co-op Department, Liu to have her representing us.” summer co-op at the Laurel Point Slam dunk for
set up to promote BC and Canada, traveled to Beijing and participated While mingling with event vis- Inn in Victoria. student employment
Need somebody to give you

New cafeteria composting plan makes

a nudge you in the right direc-
tion? Why not take a timeout
and make your way over to the
Student Employment Office.

student’s fork a worm’s dinner Former women’s basketball coach

turned Employment Facilitator
Irene Wallace is there to help
ers made from recycled paper with you choose the right career
liZ mCArThur
path and take the right steps to
staFF Writer a sugarcane burn-off coating. But
get there. Located in the Fisher
Standing outside the back she’s still skeptical. Building down the hall next to the
doors of the Lansdowne cafeteria, The eco-friendly cutlery and bookstore at Lansdowne. Info:
Camosun student Aleshia Biggs containers are just part of Ara- 250-370-3420.
opens up a designated compost bin mark’s efforts to bring in sustain-
and peers inside. “Plastic. Great,” able practices to the cafeteria. Finally! Get paid
she says sarcastically. “We buy local supplies as much for your ideas!
as we can, reducing transporta- Camosun College is giving you
tion costs,” says Donna Burger, the chance to win a $50 gift cer-
Aramark’s food services director. tificate from Mountain Equipment
“At least this shows Burger feels the new cutlery is Co-op for your energy-saving
ideas. If you’re creative enough to
some awareness in the an important step for the cafeteria. come up with something better
“I have grandkids and I want some
system.” planet to be left over for them,”
than “turn off the lights,” then
write it down and drop it into
AleshiA biGGs she says. Photo: Courtney broughton the “Get a Grip” suggestion box,
Camosun student Like most people who hear The effectiveness of corn cutlery and compostable containers remains to be seen. located at both of Camosun’s
rePresentatiVe about the new cutlery, Biggs isn’t campus bookstores. Draws take
place monthly until Dec. 31.
complaining, but she isn’t applaud- compostable cutlery. expensive replacement make it
“We recommend people using impossible.” Winners will be announced online
ing it either. And she questions at camosun.ca/green
Biggs is a member of the Stu- where the corn to make the com- reusable cutlery completely rather Before she makes up her mind
dents for Environmental Aware- postable material comes from. than disposable cutlery,” says Na- about the compostable cutlery, A little fatigued from
ness committee and the Camosun “I can’t argue that it is a good dine Brodeur, the centre’s executive Biggs wants to see a full report on seeing fatigues?
College Student Society’s Sustain- switch, but I’m worried about it director. “Test it at home to see if it the lifecycle of the product. “But at Operation Objection, started
ability Director. She is happy to being taken out of another food actually composts” is her advice. least this shows some awareness last year to protest military
hear the college’s new food service source,” she says. As for why there are no reusable in the system,” says the student recruitment in school, is launch-
provider, Aramark, has introduced The experts at the Greater Vic- cutlery options available in the representative. ing a national campaign against
compostable cutlery made from toria Compost Education Centre cafeteria, Burger says with a sigh, Maybe it’s just one small step military research in Canadian
cornstarch and takeaway contain- also have strong opinions about “Increased labour and continuous, toward sustainable change, but universities. The campaign aims to
for now students can feel a little inform students and faculty about

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the issue of weapon development
better about where their cafeteria
and other military technologies in
garbage winds up when they toss science and engineering depart-
their forks, spoons, and bowls into ments. For more info, go to www.
the compost bin. AntiRecruitment.Info

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[email protected] NEWS 
Crisis line helps youth
Andrea Moir by professionally trained teens
Don’t be a fool during
back to school
Contributing Writer aged 15-19, from 4-10 pm, seven
With World Suicide Prevention days a week.
Week coming up Sept. 7-13, the NEED also provides Suicide
NEED Crisis and Information Line Awareness for Youth, a volun-
is busy preparing for their annual teer-run education program. This
ceremony of remembrance at the program teaches students aged Alexander Jones they are making sound financial de-
University of Victoria’s Interfaith 13-18 the signs and signals of youth Contributing Writer cisions and remind students of the Tips for students
Chapel. depression, suicidal thoughts, and Returning to school in Septem- rights they have as consumers.
“The purpose of this event is where to go for help. ber can be an exciting prospect for The tips aren’t being released as 1. Ask about returns and refunds.
to bring us together; it is a time If you would like to volunteer at many students. A new start in a a direct result of specific feedback Know return policies and always
of hope and healing,” says Mary the NEED Crisis and Information new semester, with the promise of from the student population, but keep your receipts. Stores in BC
success in their future endeavours, are intended as general advice aren’t legally required to exchange
Rumsby, NEED’s volunteer servi- Line, apply for their next volun-
can lead many down a road of exces- for back-to-school shoppers, says an item or give a refund.
ces manager. teer training group for phone line
While there may only be one volunteers. sive spending in an effort to make Aldyne Karrigan, a consumer rela- 2. Find out details about new cell
week devoted to suicide prevention It’s recommended those in- image, materials, and quality of tions manager with the BBB. phone plans. Ask about time com-
in the calendar, support for those terested in volunteering attend living as fresh as their keen hearts “Most consumer education must mitment, billing details, replace-
suffering is needed year-round. a one-hour information session. and minds. come with experience, the school of ment costs, and getting out of the
hard knocks,” she explains. “The contract if you need to. It’s time-
“Suicide can happen at any time,” The next sessions are Sept. 2 at the
trouble students run into is that consuming, but reading contracts
explains Rumsby. Downtown YMCA from 6:30-7:30
they generally have less buying ex- carefully can help in the long run.
This is why NEED is a 24 hours pm, and Sept. 9 at the UVic SUB
a day, seven days a week telephone Building from 6:30-7:30 pm.
“[Students] have a perience, and have had less time to 3. Read the fine print when getting
service staffed by volunteers who More information can be found greater grasp of build up knowledge of their rights a credit card. Don’t get in a financial
are trained to provide emotional at www.needcrisis.bc.ca as consumers.” jam by signing up right away for a
support.
technology and have Consumer rights are, unfortu- new card. Find out what the new
The volunteers act as a sound- Breaking the silence the means to seek out nately, varied and sticky. The only card gives you and know what the
interest rate is. Ask how long the
board for those suffering with de- Suicide is the second leading cause of way to be sure shoppers are getting
information.” the best deals possible are to do their interest rate applies and when
pression, mental health issues, or death for teenagers in Canada. Nation-
interest begins.
crisis in their lives. NEED provides wide, approximately 4,000 people kill Tatiana Chabeaux- homework before purchasing.
information on community resour- themselves yearly. Smith “Students today are very intel- 4. Do your research before buying
ces available to help callers through Students can help stop this preventable Business Practices and ligent and aware of things, more so a new computer. Decide what your
public health issue by showing support Consumer Protection than in previous generations,” com- needs are. This will determine the
difficult times.
on Sept. 7 at the ceremony of remem- Authority ments Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith, type of hardware and software
“We acknowledge the fact that brance, hosted by the NEED Crisis and
public relations manager for the and how much you pay in the end.
suicide touches many people’s Information Line at UVic’s Interfaith If your computer breaks down,
lives,” says Rumsby. Chapel, next to Finnerty Gardens. BPCPA.
Two consumer protection agen- know how much it will cost to fix.
The NEED Crisis Line also “On the whole, they have a
“There is a stigma attached to suicide, Consider leasing to reduce the
provides services for youth. Youth- and we want to promote the fact that it’s cies are asking students to be wary greater grasp of technology and
costs of upgrading your system, but
space.ca is an anonymous website there,” says Rumsby. before opening their wallets for the have the means to seek out in- make sure you know the contract
for youth, where teens are able financially taxing back-to-school formation, and they are also very details.
This event runs from 2-4 pm and includes
to communicate with a support guest speakers such as Alex Nelson, a period. aware of what they want,” says
The Better Business Bureau Chabeaux-Smith 5. Ask yourself if you really need
team in a way that’s comfortable father who lost his 20-year-old son to
that free gift. Carefully consider
for them. suicide. (BBB) and Business Practices and For more information on the
offers of free gifts that come with a
Communication options in- This year’s theme, “Think Globally, Consumer Protection Authority Better Business Bureau and the
purchase. Do you need the item you
clude online chatting; message Plan Nationally, Act Locally,” aims to (BPCPA) have issued a list of five Business Practices and Consumer are buying? If not, free gifts may not
board posts; e-counseling; and
connect international strategies and tips aimed at students. Protection Authority, visit their be worth the investment.
national policies with community-level These tips allow young consum-
phoning in to either the main 24- initiatives. respective websites, www.bbb.org
hour line or the youth line staffed ers to take the initiative in ensuring and www.bpcpa.ca

PEERS HELPING PEERS AT CAMOSUN

Camosun College International

Peer Connection Program
• International and domestic students that join the
Camosun College International Peer Connections
Program receive training in cross-cultural communication
skills that are invaluable for personal growth, cross-
cultural learning, and career development and exploration.

• Peer Connections provides Camosun students with a

unique leadership opportunity to help their peers while
learning about culture and global perspectives from other
students.

• Students in the program enrich their campus life

intellectually and socially by learning from a variety of
guest presenters and student-centered activities with a
global focus.

Students interested in joining

Peer Connections can attend one of the following
information sessions:
Thursday, Sept. 11, 12-1 pm at Interurban, CBA 101
or
Monday Sept. 15, 12:30-1:30 pm at Lansdowne, Wilna Thomas 234.

For more info, please e-mail

[email protected]
6 FEATURE September 3, 2008

A student’s contribution to Tanzania

The offcial summer co-op journal of Ms. Chantelle Mussell By Chantelle Mussell

May 13, 2008 meetings led by the students, and help facilitate and
implement project ideas and positive participation. I
my crazy mind. To all of you who are near and dear
and oh-so-far-away, this is the biggest understatement
Together we can make a difference.
also make people smile and sing a lot! of my entire life. Yup, all 22 years.
I am a Roots & Shoots volunteer from Canada
I have 16 schools, eight of which have active Roots I have managed to pertain volunteering in the
stationed in Tanzania trying to spread this very motto.
& Shoots members. The other eight are inactive, but Eastern bits of Africa, accomplishing the co-op
As my summer co-op placement for Camosun’s
I am going to put some fire under their asses, hakuna portion of my Applied Commication Program, in a
Applied Communication Program, and in an effort
matata. number of fantastic ways.
to contribute my knowledge of contemporary media
One of the focuses of my project is going to be First, I have been filming various Roots & Shoots
and environmental conservation in a positive, global
women. I strongly feel the generations before us activities, such as the May 31 Beach Clean-Up, at Jane
way, I decided to head halfway around the world
came here and destroyed everything that is Tanzanian Goodall’s house. This particular project was aimed
and into the heart of darkest Africa. Dar es Salaam,
culture. We need to offer help in an appropriate for the government of Dar es Salaam to force them to
Tanzania, the Haven of Peace.
and useful way. Encouraging the equality of women implement better waste disposal systems in the city
I am doing some amazing work with Roots &
in developing countries is important, because the that would be accessible to everyone.
Shoots and I would like to share that particular aspect
altruistic way of the lady is our only hope. Myself and another volunteer, along with fellow
of my Tanzania adventure.
So take it or leave it, I don’t really care. No one staff members and 15 schools, planned a massive
The international volunteer program is a fantastic
can say equal rights and education for every human beach-cleaning project. We were crossing our fingers
program with the best of intentions, but it has been
being on the planet is a step in the wrong direction. hoping that at least 50 students would show up; in the
led down the garden path a bit and needs ambitious
I will leave you for now as I need to sweat end we had almost 300. No big deal. Except that it
volunteers to help make it something amazing again.
profusely, whilst I fall into some African street juice was huge.
It all started in 1991 with the lovely Ms. Jane
and eat me some wicked rice and beans, or wali kwa We had costumes, games, sing-a-longs, and
Goodall and 16 Tanzanian volunteers on the porch
marage. biscuits. It was a great success and the beach was
of her Dar es Salaam home (now my Dar es Salaam
Open your eyes, minds, and hearts to the world sparkling clean for about two days (Dar es Salaam has
home).
around you. All we need is love. an unbelievable waste management problem, hence
The Roots & Shoots objective empowers youth
Until next time, the peace, the love, and the the importance of the beach clean). Our plan was to
on a global level. The objective? To inspire the next
happiness, film the events in order to have a video pitch, have all
in line for making or breaking our planet Earth and
Chantelle the students sign a petition, write a letter concerning
to recognize the need for all human beings to work
our objectives, and contact media in Dar to publish
together to save the environment, animals, and
humanity.
June 9, 2008 our activity. As it stands, we have a 10-minute beach
Luck and fate have made their sneaky little ways clean video (care of yours truly), a petition with
My role is to go to secondary schools and
into the life and times, trials, tribulations, and ups and over 250 names, a well-written and stern letter to
universities (because they speak English and my
downs of Ms. Chantelle Mussell. the government in both English and Swahili, and a
Swahili knowledge is kidogo, kidogo) to make waste
I should probably start with, “My God, where to newspaper article in the Dar es Salaam Gazette.
management presentations, sit in on Roots & Shoots
begin?” as this is exactly the thought dancing around Since that day, I have traveled to the southern bits
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sell

of Tanzania to film hippos, baboons, snakes, birds,

villagers, mangrove forests, and dinosaur bones left
August 26, 2008 I want a cheap deal on something that doesn’t even
exist!”
Now with two days to go, malaria dancing through
unturned by generations of archaeologists.
my bloodstream, and the all-too-familiar sweat 7. Everyone hates my hot-pink sunglasses. Not one
I have been offered a full-time position as the
dripping forth from my brow, reflection is upon me. person likes them.
media monster for two massive eco-friendly safari
The time has come for the wide-eyed hopeful to
business projects. I have decided to extend my stay 8. The 35 ways to say, “Hello, how are you and yours”
return from whence she came and explain her less-
here for another three weeks to film Jane Goodall in in Kiswahili.
than-conventional performance whilst abroad.
the jungle. This will encourage investors to help us with 9. Rebecca Maria Koomen, my new hetero soulmate
Unfortunately, this reflection might be a nasty
this dream of sustainable eco-safaris in Tanzania. and conservation/media partner.
one as the person staring back at me is unfamiliar,
Everyday I wake up to the Indian Ocean crashing
sun burnt, and scared shitless of this next huge step. 10. Every single tear I have shed over someone I have
over the sand on the beach just outside my bedroom
In an attempt to explain my infatuation with this met that used their beautiful Tanzanian smile on me.
window. The sun warms my cheeks and opens my
crazy place, I am going to list the things that hurt so They get me every time.
eyes at the crack of dawn and, instantly, I am smiling
good:
and wide-awake.
1. Tanzanian smiles. Huge, white, perfect smiles, I didn’t save any lives or change the world. I didn’t
Every second I have spent in Tanzania has been
laughing with me. feed starving children or rescue an endangered
an overwhelming explosion of sensations. Not every
species from extinction. I didn’t make promises that
sensation is fantastic, however. 2. The high-pitched and tiny “ah!” that escapes between I had no intention of carrying out like so many before
My fellow volunteer and I were mugged on the the lips of Tanzanians regularly in conversation to me.
street and the thief took my passport, visa, debit emphasize one’s point. I facilitated and assisted students with Roots &
card, cell phone, special bits of purse garbage, and
3. A baby on a mama’s back held snugly in place by Shoots projects. I filmed areas of land and animals
my friend’s camera. In the end, it taught me a lesson.
a kitenge (colourful, oddly patterned cloth used to that have been purchased for the purpose of
I am stronger and wiser because of it and it’s a really
make snazzy Tanzanian outfits). conservation.
funny story to tell. Another time perhaps.
I laughed, I cried, and I tried my best to make the
Up next for King Tron, director of media 4. My newly adopted family that lives next door—the
most of each and every opportunity that was offered
management (this is the title we have all agreed to Van Lawicks. They may or may not have wanted to
to me.
call me—I am so professional) is more dangling from adopt me but I forced them to because I love them.
Please consider the environment, people, and
trees over a hippo pool and not getting eaten by lions
5. The upside-down Frisbee that serves as a cat dish animals of our planet Earth before you pull down
or large snakes. We are headed for two camping trips
in the house of Jane Goodall, and how it’s always full your pants and shit on her,
in the deep, dark jungle of Tanzania in tents. I hope I
of disgusting, dead fish. Chantelle
don’t die.
Take care, keep well and smile into the sky for 6. The stupid sign on my forehead that says, “Yes! I
For more info about Roots & Shoots, go to
me, want a taxi. Yes I want to be mugged more than one
www.rootsandshoots.org
Chantelle time in two months. Yes, I want to marry you. Yes,
8 ARTS September 3, 2008

A packed weekend of organized anarchy

TessA CoGmAn Organizers say 2,100 people ing with 30 organizations booked. The book fair will be preceded American Methods: Torture and the
staFF Writer came to the book fair alone last The book fair kicks off with a by a Festival of Anarchy—a whole Logic of Domination.
Organised anarchism? You got year. “With all those people, all
punk show at the Victoria Event week of concerts, do-it-yourself If you or someone you know
it! The Victoria Anarchist Book Fair those books, and all that art, a lot
Center, and will wrap up with a folk workshops, art shows, and feasts. It would like to volunteer, e-mail vol-
and Festival of Anarchy are fast night on Sunday at Solstice Cafe. will kick off with a picnic behind the unteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.
approaching. No need to board up During the book fair 10 work- Fernwood Community Center that ca, and those interested in setting
your windows, but make sure you “We want culture to be shops will focus on personal, prac- everyone can enjoy. up a booth can e-mail tables@vic-
head down to the event on Sept. tical, and political applications of “There will also be an art show at toriaanarchistbookfair.ca for more
13–14. available to all, we anarchist theory and practice, oc- the Cornerstone Cafe, and anarch- information.
Booksellers, presses, ‘zine mak- want all to feel curring in the courtyard throughout ist art is currently on display at the
ers, and artists from all over North the day. These workshops and the Solstice Cafe. Poetry readings, film
America and abroad, as well as welcome and able to book fair have been very popular in screenings, and special speakers
affiliate groups Students against participate.” the past and can be enjoyed by all, will fill the week known as the Fes-
War, the Victoria Anarchist Reading according to organizers. tival of Anarchy,” says Ziakin.
Circle, Camas Books, and Food Not JessiCA ZiAKin “People of every age and walk The festival will be highlighted
CommuniCations organiZer
Bombs, will all be participating in of life attend the book fair. Young by a one-year anniversary party and
this annual event. women, old men, children, adults . fundraiser dinner for Camas, as well Sept. 13–14
This festival has been active for . . Accessibility is a central value of as a day of lectures at UVic, includ- Downtown Community
the past three years and formed out of cultural cross-pollination and the book fair—we want culture to ing Keith McHenry, co-founder Center (749 Pandora)
of the Victoria Anarchist Reading edification occurred,” says Jessica be available to all, we want all to feel of Food Not Bombs, and Kristian www.victoriaanarchist-
Circle, which meets every Tuesday Ziakin, communications organizer. welcome and able to participate,” Williams, member of Portland’s bookfair.ca
at Camas Books on Quadra. This year looks even more promis- adds Ziakin. Rose City Copwatch and author of

W ord
Book
up
reviews

New books offer fiction and reality

L ocal music mindfuck
by Liz McArthur

rheA smiloWsKi young adults might, but it does get test held yearly for the Downtown
Contributing Writer better and darker. Eastside community. Winning
Watching July also leans into photographs and stories of kind-
Watching July the alterna-punk scene, making the ly gestures were then put into a
By Christine Hart protagonist a lovesick revolutionary. calendar.
(Sumach Press) Hart writes July as a realist teenage Organizing the contest and
This novel would fall under a girl—curious, unsure, and coping giving people the chance to get
teenage adolescent drama category, with family ordeals that are out of published brought a sense of pride
which some adult audiences may her control. and dignity to a community on ACT III
find guilty pleasure in. A very good novel, worth the which many have already passed I caught up with the couple behind one of Victorias newest groups, Act
Watching July is without a doubt short but sweet read for young judgment. III. Claire Coupland (a second-year Applied Communications student)
aimed at young adults (it says so on adults, as well as the not-so-young Some of the photographs were and Matthew Longpre chat about their drummer Keenan, fishing, and
the cover), but carries over into the adults. even put into art galleries around Scientology.ĕ
line of mature subject matter that Vancouver and treated with the Which member of the band will wind up in rehab first?
holds its own to older audiences. Hope in Shadows high regard of any professional Matthew: Keenan. He hits the bottle pretty hard and sleeps with a beer
The setting of the novel in the B y B ra d C ra n a n d G i l l i a n photographer’s work. in his hand. He’s so impatient to start the next brew that he throws
BC interior and the storyline where Jerome Hope in Shadows is not the type away the one he’s got when its three quarters done.
the barriers of the living and dead (Arsenal Pulp Press) of book to throw on the coffee table Claire: I’d write a song about how I befriended a squirrel at rehab. But
are worn thinner and thinner are Hope in Shadows is a collection for company to flip through; it’s maybe Keenan. I think he’ll crack one day . . . crack! Get it?
the most appealing parts of this of stories from the residents of Van- more an education on the struggles What religion would you find solace in if you found yourself in rehab?
novel. couver’s Downtown Eastside, some of a community and the realities Why?
It’s a basic yet classic plotline of disturbing and some hopeful. of drug use. The book illustrates M: Scientology, because laughter is the best medicine.
an urban Vancouver teenager named The book, made up mostly of that the hardships faced by resi- C: So you’d just find lots of funny movies to laugh at, or you’d just sit
July, uprooted to rural Salmon Arm. photos, is a gritty, realistic look at dents of the Downtown Eastside of on your own under a tree and chuckle the hours away while holding
July deals with the usual—being the everyday life of former drug Vancouver are beyond the average one of your shoes in your hands?
the new kid at school and starting users, the government funded, the person. What rock icons do you see yourself becoming?
a new romantic relationship; and neglected, and social outcasts that It‘s true you never really know M: Paul McCartney and Elton John are usually my points of reference,
the unusual—being haunted by have been into the worst sides of someone until you‘ve walked a mile musically speaking.
someone or something. town and lived to tell their stories. in their shoes. This collection of C: I would say The Wiggles, for sure.
The story starts out somewhat The idea for Hope in Shadows stories will definitely do the trick. What is the weirdest thing that has happened at a band practice?
cliché, as most books aimed at came from a photography con- C: Me getting my parts down.
M: Probably recording Keenan snapping his teeth down on a drum-
stick percussively.
I saw a picture of you holding up some fish, Matt. Do you fish a lot?
Do you find inner peace when casting off?
M: That’s the first time I’ve gone fishing. I didn’t actually catch those;
my buddy got the nibbles and passed me the rod so I could reel them
in. I didn’t find any inner peace, maybe next time.
Claire, have you ever gone fishing?
C: I’ve never gone fishing. I’d get frustrated with it, even though it’s
supposed to be quite Zen. But my sister caught a 70-pound salmon
the other month!
For more info, go to www.myspace.com/actiiimusic

Rob Fleming, MLA

Victoria – Hillside

1020 Hillside Avenue

250 360.2023
[email protected]

Serving Our Community

[email protected] SPORTS 9
New look volleyball teams on new home court
GuY AlAimo the team a boost in the overall skill is their new home court at the Pa-
staFF Writer and attitude department. cific Institute for Sport Excellence
The Camosun Chargers “Kirsten came from a program (PISE) on Interurban Campus.
women’s volleyball team hopes to last year that won a provincial title,” “We hope to develop a commun-
improve on last year’s disappoint- explains Hitesman of Fare’s recent ity following with the new facil-
ing season which saw them finish success at the high school level. ity,” says Hitesman. “A boisterous
seventh in the province, one spot “We hope her winning attitude will crowd is another thing we want to
behind qualifying for the provincial rub off on the other players.” see. It would be a huge boost for
tournament. our team.”
“We were a very cohesive team The first home game will be
last season,” says Head Coach Ali- played at the PISE on Oct. 24 at
son Hitesman, who hopes the few “We know we are a 6 pm.
positives from last year will overlap team that can Meanwhile, the Camosun Char-
into this year. “We know we are a gers men’s volleyball team will
team that can compete. Last year
compete.” also try to improve on last year’s
we were the only team to win two Alison hiTesmAn season.
games against Malaspina College, Women’s VoLLeybaLL head The men finished in the bottom
and they went on to win the national CoaCh half of the BC standings with an
championship.” 8-10 record.
The Chargers will be banking Returning this year as head
on cohesiveness again this year, as Hurting the team’s hope for coach is Charles Parkinson, who
the majority of their players have reaching the provincial tournament recently came back from the Beijing
little to no experience playing at this year is the loss of wing/guard Olympics where he was working as
the college level. Dana Allan, whose stellar passing a commentator/analyst for CBC
Hitesman says this year’s team ability will be sorely missed. Sports.
will try to build around the exem- “Last year Dana was one of the The men’s team will hold a
plary work ethic of the only two re- best passers in the league,” reflects coaching symposium from 8 am-5
turning players, Laura Ouilette and Hitesman. “It’s going to be tough pm on Sept. 14 at the PISE. The
Caitlin Weir, and hopes the addition year, but I think we can improve on first home game is at 7:45 pm on
of new players, especially Kristen last season if we play hard.” Oct. 24 at the PISE.
Fare from Timberline Secondary Another thing Hitesman hopes For more information, go to www. Camosun Charger Laura Ouilette (left) looks on as Caitlin Weir bumps an opponent’s
school in Campbell River, will give will boost her team’s performance camosun.ca/sports/chargers serve last season.

Women’s basketball Men’s bball team full of new faces

team look to rebound GuY AlAimo
staFF Writer
“To be honest, we are going to
have to work hard this year to make

after losing finals No matter what happens at

training camp this week, the Char-
gers men’s basketball team will
the playoffs,” says the Chargers’
new Head Coach Craig Price. “My
goal is to make the playoffs and to
GuY AlAimo girls were first-team all-stars. have a dramatically altered roster. work hard, so if we do make it we
staFF Writer Last year, Mackay led all Several key players from last can give the other teams a run for
More support at the guard pos- Chargers in points per game with year will not return, including star their money.”
ition and a returning star player will 12.87. Price will be taking over coach-
try to propel the Chargers women’s Carmen Lapthorne, who led ing duties from Gord Thatcher
basketball team into the national the Chargers in assists last season, “My goal is to make the this season and brings a decade
tournament this year. will also be making a return as a of experience coaching at the uni-
Last season’s Chargers, who forward. playoffs and to work versity level. Charger forward Jeff Krawetz
lost in the provincial finals after According to coach Westcott, hard, so if we do make Last year’s men’s basketball back for his third year with the
finishing a strong 13-3, hope to do the return of star player Julia Fisher team placed third in a strong div- team and will add some stability
well this season. from a torn anterior cruciate liga- it we can give the ision with an 11-5 record. and experience.
But the team must deal with ment during a 2007 exhibition other teams a run for If this year’s team hopes to come Other key players who will be
tougher competition and the in- game will give the team some much- close to that kind of success, they missing from this year’s roster are
jury bug before they can think needed support. their money.” will need first-year players to step guards Brian Waterman and Max
about trying to make the national “We are going to depend on CrAiG PriCe up their game and, according to Bell, two very good players, accord-
tournament. Julia for her size and toughness,” men’s basKetbaLL head Price, a couple of guys have already ing to Price.
says Westcott. “Last year her injury CoaCh started to impress him. “We’re looking like a very young
really hurt our chances. We just “Guys like Bobby Elias and squad,” says Price. “Camosun
“We have the potential didn’t have the size to compete as Dylan Borgenson are really work- teams have a tendency to be young.
well as we could have with her in forward Marek Downarowicz, who ing hard right now,” says Price at ‘Development and hard work’ is go-
to do something, but the lineup.” moved on to play with the Univer- a team conditioning practice. “I ing to be the phrase of the year.”
potential isn’t worth Fisher is due back in the lineup sity of Regina, and first all-star of still don’t know how [the team] is The first home game of the
between September and Christmas. the team, Jeff Spoor, who accepted going to look.” season will be played at the Pacific
much if you don’t work a transfer to play with the UVic One familiar face this year is Institute for Sport Excellence on
In the meantime, the Chargers will
hard.” rely on some new faces to help them Vikes. forward Jeff Krawetz who will be Nov. 7 at 8 pm.
breTT WesTCoTT compete while Fisher continues

Golf season just around the corner

Women’s basKetbaLL head to heal.
CoaCh Carly Hopp out of Oak Bay High,
Christine Ireland out of Stellys, and
Kymber Gale out of Lambrick will GuY AlAimo Camosun Chargers Golf program
“I think we will be better, but all be joining this year’s squad as staFF Writer and look forward to passing on my
at the same time the league will first-year players. Coming off a first-place finish experiences to the team,” com-
be better,” says Head Coach Brett “They’re athletic kids that will last season, the Camosun Chargers ments Randle on the Camosun
Westcott. “Capilano has a good come in and give us more depth golf team has high hopes this sea- website.
group, Malaspina has arguably the at the guard position,” says son with a new head coach. In 2007, he became the first
best incoming recruitment class, Westcott. Canadian PGA professional and person to win the PGA, BC Teacher
and UNBC is going to be just as As to how the team will finish former Canadian Tour player John of the Year award twice, previously
good. They’re going to start three this year, Westcott says there’s no Randle is taking over for Troy Dun- winning the same award in 2002.
or four fifth-year players.” way to tell right now. “If everybody ning, who coached the Chargers He has also been ranked as one
Camosun’s successful season is back and healthy, we have the during the last three seasons. of Canada’s top golf instructors
last year, which saw them ranked potential to do something, but Dunning left the program to by Golf Magazine and has been
anywhere between fifth and eighth New Head Coach John Randle
potential isn’t worth much if you focus on family and his role as pro- named a top teacher in BC for the
in the country, was marred by an don’t work hard.” gram leader for Camosun College’s past four years. will take place on Sept. 5–7 with
upset loss in the provincial finals Open team tryouts are set to Golf Management Program. Camosun golf had a very suc- the first tournament just around the
to the UNBC Timberwolves. take place on Sept. 8 at 4:30 pm Randle takes over the head cessful campaign last year, finishing corner on Sept.13–14 in Castlegar,
The success of this year’s \ squad at the Pacific Institute for Sport coach position with an array of first place in the BCCAA standings, BC.
hinges on the play of three return- Excellence. achievements and impressive while Charger Brad Clapp won the For more information on how to
ing players—Kate Carlson, Ashley For more information, go to www. qualifications. overall individual category. qualify for the team, email john@
Mackay, and Jill Proudfoot. All three camosun.ca/sports/chargers “I’m really excited to join the Qualifying for this year’s team randlegolf.com
10 COLUMNS September 3, 2008

The External Voice:

News from the CCSS
Ask Anything
By Breanna Carey

ChrisToPher GillesPie reached at swd@camosunstudent.

Q:
eXternaL aFFairs eXeCutiVe org
I’ve been dating this guy that’s
On behalf of the Camosun College Are you an International Stu- great in bed, an amazing cook,
Student Society (CCSS), welcome dent? Your constituency director, and so sweet, but . . . recently
By Guy Alaimo & Donald Kennedy to another exciting year at Camosun Marianna Civeira, is ready to help someone with washboard abs and a rock-
College. you out and can be reached at inter- hard head to boot has also captured my
As your External Affairs Execu-
Buffet fails miserably
[email protected] interest. He’s planning to beat the other
tive it’s my responsibility to ensure Concerned about the environ- guy and win me over. But now that I have
your concerns are properly advo- ment or have an idea to make the option, I need to know if it’s wrong to
Chinese Village Buffet Restaurant cated. If you have a concern about Camosun a greener place? Aleshia sleep with more than one guy if nothing
5–7855 East Saanich, 250–652–1382 something the government has Biggs is our society’s Sustainabil- is official yet?
done, or have a cause you would like ity Director and can be reached

A:
Guy Alaimo: Weird tasting balls, runny meat dishes, and smelly to see addressed, I can be reached at through our office. First off, way to put your hormones
spring rolls screamed failing grade while fountain drinks, Chef’s Special [email protected] If you’re concerned about fi- on hold and look at this object-
Chicken, and high quality seafood dishes pleaded for a pass. Sorry, fail! In addition, your elected con- nancial practices of your student ively! That shows you’re mature
Let’s start with the sweet and sour pork, which tasted like waterlogged stituency directors are ready and government, contact the Finance enough to be in a relationship, even if
pork. I believe this was due to the sweet and sour sauce being extremely able to assist you in making your Executive, Matthew De Groot, at that’s not necessarily what you want
runny and not adhering to the pork. The teriyaki meatballs, at first glance, year an enjoyable one. [email protected] right now. First-come, first-serve is a fair
looked like flavor-packed morsels just waiting to slide down the esopha- Whether you’re at Interurban Want to get involved? We have way to go about this. The other dude has
gus, when in fact they were extremely salty and over-flavored, and did or Lansdowne, you have a campus made you his conquest. Talk is cheap. He
several vacant positions on our
should be showing you why he’s better
not have the elasticity I was expecting. The balls crumbled with an odd executive planning fun and exciting board. Come see us at CamFest, than the other guy. Anyone can make
consistency and their overbearing flavor, spilling into my mouth with such events for this upcoming year. under the big CCSS tent, to discuss himself out to be perfect, especially on a
ease, was not pleasant. And, by far, the worst tasting spring rolls I have If you want to get involved, have these exciting opportunities to get first date. But your first guy sounds like
ever eaten belong to Chinese Village. Those little Safeway frozen pack- a cool idea, or just want to know involved, or swing by our society your gem. He does things on his own, not
looking motherbangers did nothing to make my mouth water, and when more about the CCSS, we are here offices on both campuses. just trying to impress. And a man that is
they tasted like actual garbage it did not take long for me to realize there to serve you. Elizabeth Harvey is The Camosun College Student willing to cook is an awesome find. The
was something seriously wrong here. Would you like to know how bad your Lansdowne Executive and Society is a proud member of the second dude is coming on a little strong.
they tasted? Think rotten cabbage with celery string texture sandwiched can be reached at lansdowne@ You’ve already developed somewhat
Canadian Federation of Students,
of a relationship with your first choice.
between undercooked pastry. camosunstudent.org an organization with 400,000 stu- Starting to date someone else will be
Matthew Martin is your In- dents across Canada, advocating very taxing, given the different stages.
Donald Kennedy: Wow, is this place mediocre! It’s not often that I’ll
terurban Executive and can be for you! For more information, visit If you aren’t comfortable sleeping with
give a bad review to a buffet that has screamer capabilities, but Chinese
reached at interurban@camosun- www.iamcfs.org more than one person, trust your gut
Village was beyond underwhelming. The meatballs were like pudding,
student.org Contact information, events, because it’s always right. Besides, it’s not
the deep-fried egg rolls tasted like moldy newspaper strands, and the like you’re having dried-up old man sex.
In addition to your fabulous and a list of services can be found
scallops tasted like rejects from the Highliner factory. The ginger beef From what I’m hearing, it’s been amazing
campus executives, we have individ- at www.camosunstudent.org
was spicy, but ultimately blah-zay, and none of the vegetable dishes were and will only get better. As for your eager
ual constituencies. Your Women’s We are your representatives
really worth taking seconds. The only dish I really enjoyed here was the beaver’s claim of superiority, think of how
Director is Justyne Wallace and and want to know what we can
Chef’s Special Chicken—crunchy skin and flavour akin to what you’d get many women he’s used that line on. Ick.
can be reached at women.centre@ do to serve you better. Contact us Pursue number one because you enjoy
in a Japanese box meal. Chinese Village isn’t on the horrendous level that
camosunstudent.org at the above e-mails or by phone, your time together. If the future works out
fellow buffet Wing’s is, but it sure wouldn’t be a long fall to get there. I’m
Your Pride Director, Cristian 250–370–3590 (Lansdowne) or with the other man, deal with it then. So
still appalled that this place costs almost $15.
Cano, can be reached at pride@ 250–370–3868 (Interurban). don’t worry about naming your children or
camosunstudent.org Help us make this the most packing your bags, just figure out which
Price for dinner: $14.60 Students with Disabilities Dir- enjoyable year at Camosun Col- pair of shoes you’re going to wear on your
Verdict: Garbage food that’s not worth the price. ector, Guthrie Prentice, can be lege ever! next hot date.
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Inconsistent Biomix By Jared Gowen

40 words
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Aliens By Adrian Binakaj

Each registered student at Camosun

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 eye on Wednesday,
Sept. 3
ing a new club or activity this fall,
then this is definitely the place you
Sunday, Sept. 7 more about chilling out in a dark
room and being comfortably numb,
campus Nexus
want to start. Clubs will have info Bill Bourne and Wyck- check out PIGS. Their respectful,
accurate renditions of Pink Floyd
by By Kait Cavers
booths set up with all the informa- ham Porteous tunes will leave your spine tingling.
Pizza Day tion you could possibly need, and HERMANN’S, DOORS 7:30 PM, $25 It’s a Pink Floyd tribute, so you know
Did your members to help answer all of Eight-time Juno nominee Bill Bourne it will rock.
By Kait Cavers
mommy for- your questions. The hardest part arrives in Victoria to showcase the
get to pack should be narrowing down your latest of his CD collection. With a
options. Check ‘em out 11 am-3 style so uniquely eclectic that he Saturday, Sept. 13
you a brown
pm, Fisher Courtyard, Lansdowne. Thursday, Sept. 4 can only be summed up using a
bag on your lengthy list of styles, Bourne is sure The Unknown Soldiers
first day of classes? Aw, dry those Info: 250-370-3590. Regular People to cater to every kind of music lover. (A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS)
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Wyckham Porteous, an intensely
SUGAR, DOORS 9 PM, $15
If you’re still upset about Jim Morri-
to any of your questions about World Suicide Awareness EVOLUTION, DOORS 9 PM, $9
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philosophical storywriter who has son’s untimely death, or you’re con-
the campus paper. Check us out! the ability to sum up a lifetime of
Day give you a heads up for a heavy metal lessons in a single album. Two acts,
sistently wishing you were a child of
Noon until it’s gone, Lansdowne in show? Guess again! Calling all Pan- the ‘60s, this is your chance to travel
front of the Fisher building. Info: If you or somebody you know one night, one incredible journey. back in time to relive the style and
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by suicide, then you know there’s Friday, Sept. 12 tion. The Unknown Soldiers, hands
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difficult and confusing healing to bring the magic of thrash metal Acres of Lions, Armchair you will ever see, take the stage for
Camfestival process that follows. NEED Crisis back into your lives. It beats sitting Cynics a night of acid flashback-y goodness
If you’re new to Camosun and and Information Line can help find at home with your iPod. sure to slap a smile across your face
SUGAR, DOORS 9 PM, $10 and send you on your way.
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mingle with the folks in your class, them for an afternoon of remem- local rockers Acres of Lions. With a Sunday, Sept. 14
get your butt over to the Camosun brance, sharing, support, and Mogwai pop-rock flavour that is sure to hook
beer garden! Sun, music, activ- resources, and make contacts with SUGAR, DOORS 9 PM, $24 and a roomful of fans more varied Acoustic Anarchy Echola-
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class! Whoever said college was Chapel, University of Victoria. Info: Beerfest, and you’re stuck at home on the radio; now see the island’s Absolutely nothing is more perfect
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me correctly, last year was a Answer: Get the eff out of there and sipping a latte and chilling out while
head to Sugar to groove to dynamic Cynics will be there too. listening to the smooth sounds of the
total blast. 2-6 pm, between Paul Thursday, Sept. 11
British post-rock group Mogwai. acoustic guitar. The Victoria Anarch-
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Lansdowne. Info: 250-370-3590. Friday, Sept. 12 ist Book Fair presents an evening to
Test your pitch at the dunk tank their tracks (think Vanilla Sky), and remember as over eight artists take
Wednesday and Thursday, at Interurban. Soak your favorite a sound that’s been influenced by PIGS (A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD) the stage to croon you through your
acts like Joy Division and Pink Floyd, Sopranos, 9 pm, $7 weekend hangover. Like a lengthy
Sept. 3-4 student politicians and adminis- these guys are sure to put you in a If, for some godforsaken reason, shiatsu massage for your ears, this
trators and try to drown your least state of bliss that four-ounce beers show is sure to disassemble the
Camosun Club favorite teachers. 10:30 am-1:30 Acres of Lions and Armchair Cynics
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