2006/11/24 - Western USC
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2006/11/24 - Western USC
...braless since 1906 High 10C • Low 0C Rock’s forgotten icon... p. 6 VOLUME 100, ISSUE 47 • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 ted t Architects Incorpora of Diamond and Schmit Illustrations courtesy By Malcolm Aboud Gazette Staff In September 2008, the University Students’ Council and Campus Recreation plan to open a fourstory athletic centre adjoined to the Thompson Recreation Centre. The $33.9-million facility, which was approved last February in a referendum during USC elections, will feature, among other things, five gyms, a 19,000-square foot cardio and weight-lifting area, and a 50metre pool. The facilities are for typical students, not training varsity athletes. “One of the guiding principles of this facility is that its primary use is campus recreation,” said Western Sport and Recreation director Michael Lysko. USC President Fab Dolan agreed. “The focus of this project was always for students at large,” he said. “More athletics on campus is always good for varsity athletes, but the focus was definitely for every student, so the varsity athletes are still going to have their varsity gym and all the facilities that they have [already].” The new rec centre replaces existing facilities in the University Community Centre. The USC will fill that space once the move is complete. “Campus Rec will move out [in 2008], so in that September we’re planning to take over all the space [in the UCC],” Dolan said. “This year was about long-term planning, and we spoke about renovations, but we didn’t actually say what they were going to be. Next year, we’ll be planning what we do for that.” One advantage of the new facilities will be more teams participating in intramural sports. “There will be a benefit [to intramurals],” said Campus Recreation director Geoffrey Vogt. “This moves us up three gymnasiums in our grand total, so it’s certainly a big help for the number of intramural teams and the amount of drop-in opportunities we can offer.” Vogt and Dolan said the gyms will be more accessible for pickup sports. Dolan stressed the project’s flexibility, which has evolved since its conception last year. “We just wanted to make sure that the centre was versatile enough that all students would be able to use it,” he said. “The biggest thing that came up [toward the end of planning] was the [five] squash courts. “The courts had originally been cut out,” Dolan said. “The USC was pivotal in terms of the final stages, coming back and saying ‘Well, we’ve talked to council and we’ve talked to students, and this was really important to them, so let’s put them back into the design.’” The building also allows for PLEASE SEE NEW REC P2 An inside look at what the new rec centre will include: • 19,000 square feet for cardio and weight-lifting • Five gymnasiums • Five squash courts • 50-metre pool • Three aerobics/dance rooms • Men’s, women’s and family locker rooms • Suites for personal trainers and massage therapists • Office space • Meeting rooms P2 ➤ news theGazette • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Illustrations courtesy of Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated New rec centre will be a campus gathering place Students can expect change in ‘atmosphere’: Lysko CONTINUED FROM P1 additional features, like a warm-up pool and sixth gym. However, the plans have been cut back in other areas to reduce the square footage and remove bulkheads originally planned to divide the pool. Nevertheless, all parties involved are optimistic the facility will be a great success. “One thing which has been missing here for a very long time is a level of competitiveness when it comes to recreational facilities,” Lysko said. “This will, in one fell swoop, eliminate that as a barrier. “I’m extremely excited and very optimistic this is going to be something that not only is going to be as good as anybody else’s, it might even be better. It might be one of the more vibrant buildings on the whole campus.” Lysko said students can expect a change in atmosphere. “I think you’re going to find that it’s going to be a gathering place,” he said. “If you look at other campuses around North America, the campus recreation centre becomes a world of its own.” Vogt is excited about the look great for winter break new customers: get 3 tans for $3 unlimited tanning $29 per month, four month minimum. offer expires 12.31.06 TahitiBreeze.ca visit us at 276 wharncliffe road north • appointments 519.432.7771 upgrade. “We’re certainly growing the amount of space we have available for students,” he said. “This is basically a true campus recreational facility, which is really a rarity in Canada and a common piece in the U.S., and I think it’ll be a real enhancement for students at Western and for the reputation at Western.” “I think, by the time it’s actually built, it’ll be among the best in Canada,” Dolan said. “It will be comparable to an upper-tier centre in the States.” EROTIC SNOWMAN CONTEST! The Gazette is publishing a special winter issue in early January, and we need your help. We’re hosting our first annual erotic snowman competition. Once the snow falls, build the sexiest, raunchiest snowmen you can imagine. Group sex is encouraged. E-mail pics, your name, and a phone number to [email protected]. A prize will be awarded for our favourite submission and multiple submissions will be published. G o o d luck, and pray for lots of snow. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS During the period of December 5, 2006 until January 2, 2007 some services will NOT be available due to an upgrade of the University’s Student Administration system including myUWO. Services affected: • No production or printing of transcripts • Online transcript ordering system will not be available • Transcripts can be ordered by mail, fax or in person but will not be processed until January 2nd, 2007 • Viewing of Fall term final grades will not be available • No updates to addresses or telephone numbers • No updates to tuition account balances • Letter of Permission Requests will not be processed • Online acceptance of Graduate offers will not be available If you wish to make use of any of the above services prior to the system shut down, please do so by November 30, 2006. While we regret any inconvenience this service disruption may cause, we wish to assure you that we have taken all possible steps to minimize the disruption to students and other users. All services will be available starting January 2, 2007. For more information, please visit www.registrar.uwo.ca. 100.37.C.05 3-day forecast Saturday Sunday Monday Variable Cloudiness High 10C Low -2C Mainly Cloudy High 11C Low 5C Cloudy with Showers High 18C • Low 7C Weather news ➤ P3 theGazette • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Candidates tell students why to vote for them Nov. 27 By Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada The Green Party is a party and a movement committed to focusing and acting on things that matter. Survival on this planet is at the top of the list, but so are achieving a peaceful world, promoting a culture of non-violence, democracy and peace, economic development that is consistent with these goals, built on a foundation of social and economic justice. In the words of the World Social Forum, “a better world is possible.” The Green Party of Canada takes it further: “A better world is not only possible, it is the only world that is.” Our current patterns of economic activity are heading us on a course to global suicide. Humanity could survive, but the heritage of human civilization, thousands of years of By Megan Walker, New Democrat Party of Canada My daughter is at Western — and like many of you, she’s afraid of what awaits her when she graduates. How big will her debt be — and will she get a job to pay it off? Canada’s and London’s prosperity depends on how well we equip young people with new skills and knowledge. I believe you should be able to focus on your education, not how you’re going to pay your tuition or where your next meal is coming from. We have to stop punishing young people for getting education and training. Unfortunately, new graduates are leaving school with an average debt of $24,000—an all-time high. While the Liberals were in power, tuition fees nearly tripled. It took the NDP to get them to put money back into education by forcing them to cancel their corporate tax breaks and invest $1.5 billion in tuition fees. Just like the Liberals, Stephen Harper is only helping his well-con- nected friends. He’s done absolutely nothing to help students. The NDP is getting results for students. We’ve unveiled a plan to double federal student grants, cutting the average debt by 25 per cent. We’ll also increase federal transfers for post-secondary education, so provinces can freeze or roll back tuition and improve the quality of education by investing in more teachers. You’re probably also worried about the future — and whether there will be clean air to breathe, and water to drink. If Stephen Harper had it his way, you’d have to wait until 2050 to find out. The NDP was serious about the environment long before it was trendy. Unlike the Liberals, who had 13 years to act to make our air cleaner, yet made it dirtier, the NDP is forcing Parliament to take action. It’s the NDP that’s rewriting Harper’s useless clean air act. Jack Layton proved the NDP is not afraid to stand up to powerful interests when he stood up and asked the tough question about our role in Afghanistan. The Liberals got us into George Bush’s war in Afghanistan, and the Conservatives are keeping us there. I believe when we ask our troops to put themselves in harms’ way, it must be for the right mission. The Liberal-Harper mission is the wrong mission. By Dianne Haskett, Conservative Party of Canada As a woman with a middle class background that worked through university I understand the difficulties students are facing. As a Western alumni with four post-secondary degrees I also understand the value of a quality education. Education is increasingly necessary to get ahead. Unfortunately, the cost of post-secondary educa- tion has become too expensive for many students and families. Students today face rising tuition fees, increasing costs for textbooks and public transit and escalating housing costs. At the same time, Canada faces a critical shortage of skilled trades people and yet the Liberals did little to encourage young people to choose a career in the trades. The Conservative Record: • Eliminated federal income tax on all scholarships, fellowships and bursaries • Expanded eligibility for student loans to include more students from middle-income families • Created a new $500 tax credit to help about 1.9 million post-secondary students with the cost of their textbooks • Created a new tax deduction for trades people to help with the cost of tools used for work • Established a new cash grant of $1,000 per year for students in the first two years of most apprenticeship programs • Created a new tax credit to help students with the cost of public transit ...the tradition continues! CATCH THE ACTION HERE! 432-7888 519 171 Queens Ave The Liberal Record • Liberals watched as tuition fees in Ontario almost tripled and student debt doubled • Liberals cut $25 billion from the Canadian Health and Social Transfer from which provinces fund post-secondary education • Liberals failed to address the shortage of workers in the skilled trades Top 10 RealTrax ring tunes TM Week of November 13 1. Chain Hang Low (Kids) 2. It’s Okay (One Blood) 3. Lips of an Angel 4. Money In The Bank 5. Money Maker (Pharrell Chorus) 6. My Love 7. Sexy Back 8. Shortie Like Mine 9. Smack That 10. White & Nerdy - Jibbs - The Game - Hinder - Lil’ Scrappy - Ludacris (feat Pharrell) - Justin Timberlake - Justin Timberlake - Bow Wow - Akon Join us Sundays & Mondays for NFL Sunday Ticket Monday Night Football • FREE food • Big Screen Fun Wednesday Open Mic Live Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays • Provided $3.3 billion in new funding to the provinces to address short term pressures on post-secondary education, affordable housing and public transit - Weird Al Yankovic Text "PLAY" to 4800 on your Rogers wireless phone to download your favourite ring tunes today. 100.39.C.01 By Glen Pearson, Liberal Party of Canada One of the greatest challenges we all face is the deteriorating environment, especially global warming/climate change. Glen supports the principles and goals of the Kyoto Accord. We must all work together to create an environment that continues to be safe and nurturing for all people. On such an important issue the Liberal Party is more than willing to use good ideas, whatever their origin. The Conservative government just does not understand decisions must be made soon, not in decades. We must also work to combat other areas of concern for the environment, such as unsafe water and toxins in the community. The Stephen Harper Conservatives do not understand students need help in succeeding. The Conservatives cancelled the Youth Employment Strategy, abandoning 50,000 students, and the Youth International Internship Program. Glen Pearson understands one of Canada’s top priorities is ensuring youth have access to post-secondary education. The Liberals proposed in the last election that there be increases to the money available for grants and for student loans. Also being proposed is that the government would pay onehalf of an undergraduate student’s first and last year’s tuition. The Liberal Party also wants to increase the funding available for Canadian youth to study overseas. Students also want to help the less fortunate in society. Glen has been director of the London Food Bank since its beginning and since 1998 has worked in Sudan on issues including stopping modern day slavery and building schools. This experience has shown Glen how important it is to work together to solve the problems of homelessness and child poverty in society. Canada’s future prosperity requires youth be given as many opportunities as possible to participate in post-secondary education. For example, in the past, the Liberals created the government program that contributes money to every registered education savings plan. The Liberal Party understands that and wants youth to succeed in the future. cultural and artistic and institutional learning could be wiped out as the world lurches through rising seas, droughts, extreme weather events and the political instability that go with it. It is hard not to sound apocalyptic about the kind of future we would experience if current ways of being and exploiting the planet’s life-support system were not to change radically. We cannot risk giving in to despair (not a good mobilizer!) Those of you who know me, know I am an optimist. Why? Because it is in our power to make the change. Trends are not predictions. We have to do what we have to do. Miracles happen. The life force of this planet is very strong. Dandelions poke through sidewalks. We don’t know enough to give up. We only know enough to know we have to try to change the course of human events. I firmly believe the right place to be now to change the course of human events is the Green Party. You are part of a vast social and political revolution. We are in a transformative moment in human evolution when we will actually understand that we are not in charge. We must make the transition to becoming managers of our own behaviour — not through hubris and ignorance, deciding we can “manage” the environment. We must live within our means — fiscally and ecologically. Together we can make a world of difference. 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Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his fine home, says: ‘No man should have so much. ’ The capitalist, seeing the same thing, says: ‘All men should have so much.’” —ANONYMOUS Ian Van Den Hurk Anna Coutts Matt Larkin Editor-In-Chief Deputy Editor Managing Editor Editor - [email protected] Deputy - [email protected] Managing - [email protected] website at www.gazette.uwo.ca University Community Centre Rm. 263 The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, CANADA. N6A 3K7 Editorial Offices: (519) 661-3580, Fax: (519) 661-3825 Advertising Dept.: (519) 661-3579, Fax: (519) 661-3960 The Gazette is owned and published by the University Students’ Council. Buy Nothing Day better than nothing at all Feminism still has its place today Today is Buy Nothing Day, a massive initiative meant to make people reflect on the developed world’s overconsumption. As its name suggests, the day encourages people not to purchase anything for 24 hours. It’s a creative activism attempt to show North American consumers how much they — often needlessly — consume. The day shouldn’t be used as an attack on capitalism, as the act of consuming isn’t the overarching problem. The day should raise awareness and get people talking about, and hopefully addressing, the implication’s of consuming too much. However, it’s quite obvious one day can’t solve the issue. Rather than a Buy Nothing Day, perhaps a “Buy Less Month” would make a stronger impact on consumers behaviour. A more active initiative for curbing consumerism could be more constructive. For instance, a “Bring Back Your Stuff Day,” on which people could donate goods they don’t need to the less fortunate, might be a more effective, active approach to our overconsumption. Buy Nothing Day also seems gimmicky. People might just shop more the day before or after Buy Nothing Day so they can feel better about themselves, rather than actually pondering the consequences of overconsumption. Regardless, curbing overconsumption is a massive undertaking. In North America, it’s nearly an epidemic. Buying things to fill our seemingly insatiable list of wants and needs typifies our society. A day-long program won’t change these deeply ingrained behaviours. However, Buy Nothing Day is easy to take part in, as it’s accessible to everyone. Certainly more things could be done at the corporate and the manufacturing levels, but the day at least gets people thinking about overconsumption’s negative impact on the world. It’s hard to dispute the level of consumption in the developed world has reached a high watermark. The consumption levels are selfish and excessive in developed nations, while undeveloped countries are severely depleted of resources. There are of course disagreements as to whether or not consumption is a bad thing — arguments too complex to navigate when simply discussing Buy Nothing Day’s effectiveness. Similar to a smoker, it’s tough to imagine quitting an ingrained habit like overconsumption in a day. But by going cold turkey for 24 hours, it might be enough for someone to reconsider long-term habits. Many people have differing opinions on what Buy Nothing Day represents and its level of effectiveness. Purely at the level of raising awareness and granting time for reflection, however, it’s a good idea. The day convinced The Gazette to sit down and reflect on mass consumption, and by reading these words, hopefully you’ll do the same. Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and are written by a member of the editorial board but are not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff. Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. Economics II, Dean of Arts) and a telephone number, and be typed double-spaced, submitted on disk in Macintosh or IBM word-processing format, or be emailed to [email protected]. Letters more than 300 words or judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be libellous, sexist or racist will not be published. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be published. • Please recycle this newspaper • Sarve Sez Sarvenaz Kermanshahi Campus Life Editor One of my earliest memories is having the feeling I wasn’t “girly” enough. This made me anxious about my appearance and behaviour, and whether they aligned with what I perceived was expected of a girl. I made sure to give my mom a hell of a time when she tried putting me in anything other than a skirt or cutting my unruly hair. The feminist movement, at the academic and grass-roots level, often elicits a knee-jerk negative reaction. The backlash is unjustified and unfortunate, given our society still grapples with numerous gender-related issues with real and sometimes deadly consequences. For example, gender stereotypes. A study of 29 school shootings found the gunmen were all male teenagers who faced bullying because their peers perceived them to be unaggressive and unmasculine. The boys lived in communities said to tolerate harassment to encourage masculinity in boys, and all chose powerful weapons (shotguns, “It’s hard to find a balance. I’m all for free speech and catching attention by being risqué, but at the same time you don’t want to push people away. There’s a middle ground you need to find to attract people who want to fight for the issue.” —Maria Cortellucci History & Comparative Literature IV “I think the idea of feminism is more about equality and less about putting assault rifles). Studies also show gender (together with racial, class, other ) stereotypes have serious and negative effects on standardized test results for girls, children of colour or low-income backgrounds (a correlation which is in turn taken at facevalue as the basis for shoddy research by the likes of Philippe Rushton). Gender stereotypes are the tip of the iceberg. Women’s lower pay relative to men, relationship violence, and the low representation of women in positions of power are examples of important gender equity issues that remain to be addressed. Some claim they agree with the feminist cause, but not those behind it. Many claim to support previous generations of feminists, who fought for women’s right to vote or entry into male-dominated arenas. But the new generation of “feminazis” “takes it too far,” some claim. However, even those who fought for the rights we now consider basic were labelled extremists in their time. Moreover, we shouldn’t fear positions we consider more radical than our own, since it’s often the middle-ground or watereddown version of social demands that is enshrined in policy. Feminists work to bring changes needed in society; bashing feminism or others down. I can see how feminists can offend people, and I don’t think those kind of methods are necessary, because they make the issue less about equality and more about getting the upper hand. However, radical feminist groups tend to make people paint all feminists with the same brush, which gives people the wrong impression.” —Robin Neal Childhood & Social Institutions III “Some feminists are a bit offensive and a bit intense, but I do believe their methods are a good way of illustrating their cause. Perhaps, if they found an alternative way to draw attention to the cause, they wouldn’t alienate others.” —Tallie Anderson Music IV Section Editors 2006-2007 News Jen Davidson Cigdem Iltan Claire Neary Dave Ward Associate Editor Ravi Amarnath Sports Malcolm Aboud James Hayes Stephanie Ramsay Campus Life Allison Buchan-Terrell Sarvenaz Kermanshahi Graphics Brice Hall Arts & Entertainment Desiree Gamotin Maggie McCutcheon Andrew Sullivan Opinions Georgia Tanner Photography Andrew Mastronardi Jon Purdy Joyce Wang Web Shawn Foster anything having to do with it, as some of us instinctively do, won’t move us toward a more equitable society. Feminists can be and have in the past been racist, heterosexist, classist, etc. But feminism doesn’t aim to pronounce judgmental edicts from a position of innocence (that’s left to the patriarchy, state, and religion), and no single feminist represents the feminist movement as a whole. Feminism is a conversation dedicated to deconstructing the matrix of inequality and oppression created by the intersections of gender, race, sexual preference, class, etc. Those who claim a beef with feminism on account of a few negative personal experiences are missing the point. Can feminists take a joke? Sure. But to the extent our jokes reinforce stereotypes that limit the potential and quality of life of women and men, we are complicit in reproducing an oppressive discourse. This is not to say we can’t laugh at ourselves. But we should recognize the roots and implications of our actions and statements, jokes included. Love mail Re:“Annoying reader complains” & “Captions are crass” Nov. 17, 2006, Nov. 21, 2006 To the Editor: Am I the only one who thinks the captions in The Gazette are its prime material? Am I the only one who appreciates dry, sardonic humour or irreverent wit? I hope not. The recent publication of two anti-funny-captions letters leaves me confused. If Alex Pieprzak and Varana Mullen want a “serious paper,” why do they pick up The Gazette — a well-written, slightly humourous but nonetheless professional and informative newspaper, in lieu of something like The Globe and Mail? Maybe then, after satiating their taste for news delivered with zero pomp or flourish, they wouldn’t be “disgusted.” —Melissa Liznick Sociology III Gazette Staff 2006-2007 News - [email protected] Erin Baker, Marshall Bellamy, Dino Bratic, Jen Boucher, Steve Browne, Krystale Camp- Sports - [email protected] bell, Rachel Cartwright, Len Caballes, Mark Chesterman, Andrew Cionga, Chris Clarke, A&E - [email protected] Leah Crane, Dallas Curow, Alana Daley, Kate Daley, Dan Dedic, Ian Denomme, Brian Campus Life - [email protected] Opinions - [email protected] Gazette Composing Ian Greaves, Manager Cheryl Forster, Maja Anjoli-Bilic, Stuart Irvine Gazette Advertising Alex McKay, Manager Doug Warrick, Mark Ritchie Fauteux, Brian Gasparek, Ryan Gauss, Adam Gibson, Nancy Gray, Dominika L. 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Tuesday ArtsEntertainment Two Hours Traffic accepts its nerdiness By Maggie McCutcheon Gazette Staff Prince Edward Island’s Two Hours Traffic is all about musical chemistry. “We recently did an interview at the [University of Toronto] campus radio and the girl, just before the interview started, was trying to get stuff she could say about us on air,” says drummer Derek Ellis. “We mentioned we were all chemistry grads, and she’s like, ‘You really want to say that on air?’ “A lot of people think that if you’re in an independent band, you have to have gone to art school or OCAD, but there’s no reason that good music should be limited to that sort of thing.” The band’s unconventional background isn’t the only thing setting it apart from the crowd; the band’s fairy-tale beginnings started with assistance from friend and musical-aide, Joel Plaskett, an East Coast indie sensation. “It certainly gives us a story,” Ellis says. “Everyone’s an underdog on the East Coast. You’re not [in] a cultural centre like Toronto or Montreal, so that’s the only way some of [the bands] succeed — if more successful acts help out the underdogs.” Ellis says Two Hours Traffic doesn’t care if people attribute its success to Plaskett’s help. “He’s honestly been our biggest help,” he says. “He puts us on some really great shows. He’s more of a friend, or an older brother, who knows way more about music.” Plaskett isn’t overbearing either, Ellis adds. “Joel’s really easy to get along with. If he feels strongly about an idea, he’ll make that clear, but he’ll never demand we do something.” Despite Plaskett’s involvement, the band has remained independent and developed its own following. “I think we’ve managed to have a good amount of independence,” Ellis says. “We haven’t had a bunch of commercial radio play, but we’ve certainly collected a nice following. The people who come out to our shows are really nice. I think it’s going pretty well.” Two Hours Traffic’s new EP, Isolator, has received lots of pos- itive feedback, Ellis says, adding fans have offered praise as well as free beer. “Touring in Ontario has been quite encouraging for the album. This tour has helped us to keep going.” Ellis says touring with Peter Elkas has been a great experience. “We just played Sudbury last Friday with Peter Elkas, and we’ve never played there before,” Ellis says. “The crowd was totally into it — it was awesome. Nothing beats the touring experience, Ellis adds. “You can practise your songs in the basement as much as you want, but until you get out there and start seeing people’s reactions, it’s just not the same thing.” Two Hours Traffic has big plans for its next release, which it’s set to record in January. “We might try to hit U.S. rock radio and really go for the jugular,” Ellis says. “We’d like to get to the U.K. too, but it’s really tough to say what’s going to happen with the band. We never know six months ahead.” Although Ellis says he loves touring, he admits home is where the band wants to be. “We’re going home to Prince Edward Island for Christmas,” he says. “We don’t know what we’re doing after that. [Hopefully] we’ll be touring a whole lot, but we’ll be based in Charlottetown.” Two Hours Traffic opens for Joel Plaskett Emergency tonight at Call The Office. Camera a bonus for creepers and concert-goers By Andrew Sullivan Gazette Staff These days, becoming a stalker is easy. It’s creepy when you think about it. Facebook, MySpace and telescopic lens and discount trench coat sales have all propelled this trend. All it takes is a little pocket change or Internet access, and gadget-makers aren’t helping the situation. The Credit Card Digital Camera, wafer-thin and containing 8 MB of RAM, is the latest in stalker paraphernalia. Advertisements say this camera is “perfect to keep with you at all times.” If that’s not creepy enough, the camera also stores up to 26 high resolution photos. That’s 26 print-outs stuck to somebody’s wall once they go home and upload their stalker pics. Think Crazy Joe Dovola from Seinfeld, and 26 times the creepy pictures of Elaine. If you take quantity over quality, this card-sized camera is perfect; it takes up to 209 low-resolution images. Although the people in your photos may be indistinguish- able grainy outlines, you can still pretend it’s them. So how small is small? 5.5mm in depth and credit card-sized. If people were worried about camera phones in bathrooms, this introduces a whole new set of problems. It doubles as a video camera, recording a measly 40 seconds of footage. For some stalkers, though, that’s more than enough. A camera this small isn’t just for stalkers; it’s also ideal for smuggling into concerts and other events where cameras, cellphones and other devices are restricted. Don’t worry about battery life, either. The camera has an automatic shut-off after 30 seconds, preventing a dead camera from ruining your night. Though the camera’s small size seems like a bonus, it also makes the device easy to lose during a drunken weekend. If people can lose wallets and keys after a night on the town, there’s no doubt numerous people would lose a credit card-sized camera. Plus, if you sit on the camera, it would probably break. Just because it’s useful doesn’t mean it’s sturdy. You’re only getting your money’s worth, however. This little bit of technology isn’t nearly as expensive as you might think. Selling for approximately $40 US and available online, this camera is perfect for the discount spy. It’s for James Bond on a budget — or the guy outside your house in a trench coat. 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Tuesdays & Matinees $4.24 McKellar Room www.rainbowcinemas.ca Rainbow Cinemas GALLERIA FREE VALIDATED PARKING Reg Admission Tuesday $3 $4.24 Now Playing Nov 24-30 24 hr. movie info 519-434-3073 100.47.C.01 Galleria Art House Selections: Trust the Man 14A: Sun, Mon, Wed 3:00 & 7:00pm. 2nd Floor UCC THE QUEEN THE DEPARTED Rated G 7:00 Nightly 113 minutes Rated 18A 9:15 Nightly 164 minutes www.westernfilm.ca FRIDAY MIDNIGHT Top Gun 661-3616 P6 ➤ arts&entertainment theGazette • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Strummer deserves a place in the rock pantheon Sullivan’s Slander Andrew Sullivan A&E Editor Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Morrison, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Neil Young, John Lennon; all these names drop easily from the mouths of hipsters and critics alike. There’s no doubt these musicians deserve a place in the pantheon of rock icons. However, there always seems to be a few talented individuals left by the wayside when it comes to entering a music fan’s personal hall of fame. One name in particular is forgotten far too often: Joe Strummer, the lead singer/rhythm guitarist for seminal punk band The Clash. Strummer was the voice for leftist punk and a true representation of the ’70s and ’80s cultural zeitgeist. His contributions to today’s music are as strong as those whose names get dropped more than Britney Spears’ children. Unlike the Sex Pistols’ nihilistic punk or the Ramones’ overt simplicity, The Clash mixed genres with its ever-expanding sound while maintaining its positive leftist outlook. Taking the best elements of the burgeoning genre and expanding them with every album, Strummer made The Clash the voice of punk in the late ’70s and early ’80s. While other bands lost relevance through repetition or simply exploded due to internal complications, The Clash released six fulllength albums during its short exis- tence. Evolving for better or worse with each album, the band’s musicianship and Strummer’s idealistic lyrics made The Clash stand out. Strummer’s later work with The Mescalaros and solo performances also showcased his abilities, most notably his cover of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” performed with country legend Johnny Cash. From busking in London to opening for The Who, Strummer was far more prolific on the touring circuit during the 1980s than other so-called icons, who remained shut up in their studios or lost in some ivory tower of “genius.” Strummer also never acted above his audience. He was known to hang around venues until he’d provided a light to every fan’s cigarette. Many fans claim he was as devoted to them as they were to him. How many people can say that about their “tortured artist” icons? Strummer and the band fought to have double and triple albums sold at a single album’s price, covering extra costs with their own royalties. While The Clash’s popularity increased, its merchandise’s prices never skyrocketed. How much does a Rolling Stones T-shirt go for these days at their concerts? Through his lyrics, snarled vocals and attitude, Strummer inspired numerous bands, not just punk rockers. Without his idealism and rebellious nature, where would bands like U2, The Strokes, the Constantines and Rage Against the Machine have sprung from? The Clash didn’t just appeal to its era’s hardcore punks. Walking the precarious line between critical and mass appeal, the band pulled off the Jo e S t r u m m e r amazing feat of pleasing both hardcore and general fans. Check the iPod of the person next to you; don’t be surprised if you find “Should I Stay or Should I Go” or “Rock the Casbah” on there somewhere. Yes, Strummer made mistakes. After The Clash’s breakup and the disappointing Cut the Crap album, Strummer sulked off on his own, lost somewhere without direction in what he called his “wilderness” years. But what about Dylan’s Christ- ian years? Is “Transformer Man” really anyone’s favourite Neil Young song? Should Strummer have exposed himself on stage like Morrison? Would that make him an icon? Suffering an untimely death at the age of 50 in 2002, Strummer didn’t get a chance to live out a legacy like Cash, Dylan or even Young. Instead, he fell between the cracks. Far from joining legendary artists — like Kurt Cobain and Janice Joplin — who died at age 27, Strummer’s death was ignored by the media. Even Joey Ramone received more attention when he passed away. As the idealist leader of such an influential band and for his snarling opener on the blisteringly simple “White Riot” in 1977, Joe Strummer deserves to be in the pantheon of rock icons. Move over, Lou Reed. Make some room, Bowie. Dylan, give Joe some space. And somebody get Johnny Rotten off the fuckin’ stage! Colder weather calls for sunnier music By Maggie McCutcheon Gazette Staff As days get shorter, it’s easy to fall into a rut. If you’re missing summer and dreading exams, the following songs will cheer you up. They’re upbeat and cute as hell…but you might want to make sure no one’s around when you bust out your dance moves. Furnaces Sure, the song is nearly incomprehensible, but its joyful approach to winter is something everyone can benefit from. The particularly catchy melody will inspire you to go out and have fun even though it gets dark at five every night. • “Tropical Iceland” — The Fiery Masonville Place White Oaks Mall 679-4505 680-0405 INDEPENDENT STORES ROCK!! Music Tees Comedy Tees Posters Plus London’s Best Streetwear! 100.24.C.01 New Arrival!! 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The devotionprofessing lyrics are accompanied by staccato, electronic instrumentals. Much like the rest of Architecture In Helsinki’s music, this song is cheerful enough to keep you in a good mood but delicate enough to lull you to sleep. 100.32.C.01 Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Expires Dec 15/06 to Serve You • “Les And Ray” — Le Tigre “Les And Ray” is singer Kathleen Hanna’s “Thank you” to the neighbours who inspired her musically in childhood. Along with its uplifting lyrics, “Les And Ray” displays Le Tigre’s typically charged, electronically-infused, super-cheery sound. This short, catchy song makes you want to snap your fingers and dance like an idiot while your roommates watch in wonder. At Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Expires Dec 15/06 4 Locations • “Let The Cool Goddess Rust Away” — Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Tambourines and a semiwhiny vocalist make this band spectacular. Clap Your Hands is usually a little carnival-esque, but this slower song is mellower and sounds suspiciously like the Talking Heads. “Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away” sings of new beginnings. Although spring feels years away, this song can tide you over until the snow starts melting. sports ➤ P7 theGazette • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Purple Pipe: men’s basketball’s starting five By Danielle Neziol Gazette Staff The Purple Pipe is usually awarded to an outstanding Western athlete, but this week we’ve awarded it to the entire starting lineup of the men’s basketball team. After struggling last year, the team has bounced back this season, notching two straight wins in the past week. With seven rookies and several veterans, the men are 2-2 and look to continue their winning streak this weekend. The starting five — Matt Curtis, Brett Lawrence, Jason Milliquet, Adam Ruickbie and Andrew Wedemire — met with The Gazette to discuss coaches, NBA rookies and Western fashion trends. Brad Campbell is coaching after coach Craig Boydell retired. How has the transition been? RUICKBIE: There’s definitely been two different styles of coaching. The same points are emphasized throughout the team, though. CURTIS: It’s the way they go about things. Brad Campbell is really in your face, whereas Boydell is really laid-back. MILLIQUET: I would say they’re extreme opposites. It was a big transition. You guys have seven rookies this year. Which NBA rookie do you think will have the most successful season? WEDEMIRE: Adam Morrison. MILLIQUET: But he’s not the face that you want on magazines. Jon Purdy/Gazette MAYBE IT’S THE THUG IN ME. When Western’s starting five aren’t throwing up shots, they’re busy living the thug life. Tupac cassettes, Olde English 40s and Purple Pipes are straight-up ballin’ for this week’s recipients. CURTIS: The situation he stepped into, in Charlotte…he’ll get more minutes, therefore he’ll learn a lot faster, and put up numbers. He’s a good size too. If you could ban one fashion trend from Western, what would it be? LAWRENCE: Those tights girls wear. RUICKBIE: What?! No…I’m glad to see Ugg boots going out of style. And those giant sunglasses girls wear, even when it’s not sunny out. CURTIS: Those stupid Eskimo fur boots, with the stupid pompoms and stuff. MILLIQUET: Those rubber boots. The full kids’, “go play in a puddle” rubber boots. Except they were green when I was a kid, and now they’re multi-color. Hideous. By the end of a night of partying, who on your team is most likely to... 1. Wheel a girl? ALL: [Wedemire] for sure! (laughter) 2. End up passed out in a corner with Sharpie on his face? ALL: Dave Wilson. MILLIQUET: Wilson said he fell flat on his face the other night! 3. Not be around because he stayed home to review the playbook? ALL: Danny Jeon. CURTIS: Or he should stay home and read the playbook. 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