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CONTRIBUTORS THIS WEEK
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THE CARILLON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A new website.
http://www.carillonregina.com
The University never got a bell tower, but what it did get
was the Carillon, a newspaper that serves as a symbolic bell
tower on campus, a loud and clear voice belonging to each
and every student.
Matt Yim
The PSSSP program, run by the on the band council,” she said. “They “If there is any type of changes in Indigenous run institutions re-
Department of Indian and Northern have to pick, ‘OK persons A, B, C, D, policy they need to talk to us about it ceive funding far below that of their
alanna adamanko
Affairs has seen its funding drop since you get to go to universit.’” and that is the message here today and provincial counterparts, said Atleo. An
contributor
a two per cent cap was placed on the How PSSSP funding is distributed that will be our message on Parliament additional $300 million annually is
Hundreds of supporters roared, program in 1996. Originally able to has become the centre of government Hill,” said Lonechild. needed for capital and operational
clapped, cheered, and shook signs provide postsecondary funding for scrutiny after the results of a depart- He is worried that First Nation ed- costs to put First Nation run schools on
with slogans like “education equals 27,000 First Nation treaty status stu- mental internal audit on the program ucational programming will be cut in par with the rest of the country.
opportunity,” and “education is a dents each year that number dwindled was published last year. The audit favour of general student financial as- The FNUniv has felt the funding
Treaty right,” during a rally in sup- to 22,000 First Nation students by 2006. found that a combined lack of pro- sistance programs and policy changes crunch the most with $12 million in
port of indigenous educational rights “There are at least 10,000 aborigi- gram funding and lack of regulations will result in First Nation bands losing provincial and federal funding pulled
Wednesday morning, Sept. 22. nal students eligible to go to school on how bands use and distribute the control over PSSSP funding. earlier in the year amid allegations of
“Raise those signs again, they tell and they are on the wait-list for fund- funding has stinted the success of the “We are here to stand strong on financial and administrative misman-
the story of our country,” said ing and with the two per cent cap on PSSSP. Indian control on Indian education,” agement. The majority of the funding
National Chief, Assembly of First tuition the problem is only com- “The funding authorities currently he said. has been restored; however, the federal
Nations, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo at the pounded every year as more people in use, coupled with the limited track- Atleo believes more funding, not government has only committed $4
atrium of the First Nation University apply for funding,” said Cassandra ing of how funds are spent, do not funding cuts, is needed for a strong million to keep FNUniv operations go-
of Canada (FNUniv). Opikokew, chairperson of the National support the sound stewardship of Canadian economy. ing from September 1 to March 31. The
Hundreds of students, elders, Aboriginal Caucus of the Canadian Program funds,” the audit report con- “There is an educational and em- funding is also not given directly to
politicians, and concerned citizens Federation of Students and president cluded. ployment gap between First Nation the university but is passed down
came to support the Federation of of the Indigenous Student Association The department itself is under a and Non-First Nation people in through the Indian Studies Support
Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) at the University of Regina. government ordered strategic review Canada with only seven per cent of Program with requirements for
organized rally in Regina as part of a She received funding from PSSSP for 2010 to identify programs within First Nations attaining a post-second- FNUniv to meet milestones set out for
week-long, nation-wide campaign to in her undergraduate degree but said the department that can be cut or have ary education compared to the 24 per- administrative and financial changes.
raise support for the federal Post- her band doesn’t have the funds to their funding reduced. cent attainment rate for non-First Lonechild said that changes have
Secondary Student Support Program help her in her current Master’s pro- FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild is upset Nation Canadians,” he said. been made and are continuing to be
(PSSSP) and to advocate for more op- gram and the post-graduate degree that First Nation programming and Citing a Canadian Centre for made at the university to ensure ac-
erational funding for indigenous run she wants to pursue. funding is being reviewed without the Living Standards study, Atleo said that countability. He says the current fund-
educational institutions. “[The two per cent cap] puts strain consultation of First Nation leaders. if the gap is closed there will be an ad- ing scheme is unfair with the
ditional 65,000 workers in the econ- university “trying to stitch together
omy, generating $179 billion in annual programs and services and proposals,”
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by and a long-term federal commitment
2026. is needed.
“[FNUniv] is a sound investment with a promising “That’s a sound investment with a
promising return for everyone.”
“We need to ensure long-term
sustainable funding is put into place
Atleo said part of the long term when we have a strong board of gov-
return for everyone.” government strategy to close the gap ernors put into place, which is hap-
needs to involve more funding for pening in a few weeks’ time. That will
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo First Nation run educational facilities. be a good news story for everybody in
“We need to start investing not only in the country when the federal govern-
National Chief, Assembly of First Nations these students but institutions across ment puts long-term funding back into
this country.” the First Nation University.”
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one can do,” said Regina Run me- some point. It’s more important as URSU vice-president of external af- Financing for post-secondary institu-
dia relations coordinator Whitney than ever that young people are fairs Kaitlyn Barber explained, “the five tions goes through several stages: first,
john cameron
Brhelle. “You’re not limited by if getting involved and trying to be
editor-in-chief per cent should not be on the shoulders the federal government assigns transfer
you’re a runner or not. We get all proactive in raising awareness of the students.” payments earmarked for post-secondary
types ... and ages of people who and [increasing] education.” For students at the University of Regina, But the URSU president is only one education to the provinces. Then, the
come out to partake in the activ- Rawlco Radio annually part- the costs just keep rising. vote on the board. When the board of universities submit requests for operat-
ities.” ners with the Run community in After the provincial tuition freeze governors made their decision this year, ing grant increases. Finally, the govern-
Registration is open to both Regina to raise awareness in a lapsed in 2009, students saw an average Addison’s vote was in the minority, leav- ment reviews that request and
individuals and teams. While unique way. Their “bra bridge,” increase of approximately three per cent ing the Students’ Union without many determines what the operating grant in-
participants can run with any made up entirely of donated on their fees; this year, the increase is options. crease is, if there is one at all. With a
amount of pledges, they’re en- brassieres, was on display on the closer to five. As well, fees for interna- “Once the budget is passed [by] the process this long, it becomes difficult to
couraged to attempt to raise at Albert Street Bridge from 6 to 9 tional students will actually go from 2.6 board of governors, the budget’s pinpoint the reasoning behind the funds,
least $150 to cover the costs of a.m. on Wednesday, September times the domestic tuition rate to three passed,” Barber said. “It’s decided. We making an abstract issue even harder to
their registration. 22. times the rate. Students at the Faculty of can voice our opinion that we think a follow.
Interested participants can Rawlco does a fantastic job Business Administration will find that five per cent tuition increase is unrea- For example, the only traceable rea-
register up until the day of the of lifting and supporting this their fees have gone up by an additional sonable for students, which we’ve done. son for turning down the U of R’s re-
Run at any CIBC branch in the breast cancer awareness event, ten dollars per credit hour. But in terms of recourse, we can work quest for a nine per cent budget increase
community, or by visiting the and we at the Carillon encourage At first look, these increases might harder this year to hopefully ... make may be rooted in Saskatchewan Party
Run for the Cure website at the student and faculty members seem like a surprise – after all, the sure that students aren’t facing these sim- policy. In 2005, Sask. Party MLA Ken
http://www.runforthecure.com. of the University of Regina to do provincial government boosted the oper- ilar situations over and over and over Chevelaydoff told students lobbying for
Last year, 2100 runners in Regina the same. ating grant for the university this year by again, which is not something anybody a tuition freeze that, if his government
3.3 per cent, as well as a separate wants to see, particularly the Students’ was elected, they would seek to grant
$980,000 earmarked exclusively for the U Union.” universities in the province five per cent
of R’s distance learning program. While the Students’ Union is putting annual operating grant increases and to
But, according to Barb Pollock, the some of that increased effort toward lob- tie tuition increases to the rate of inflation
vice-president of external affairs at the U bying the federal government for things plus two per cent.
of R, this increase wasn’t enough to like a more grant-based policy, the bulk However, Advanced Education
match the university’s rising costs. of its provincial lobbying is in tandem Minister Rob Norris was unavailable for
Factors over which the U of R adminis- with the Saskatchewan Students’ comment as of press time, and neither
tration “has no control,” she said, put Coalition (SSC), a five-school coalition Barb Pollock nor Kaitlyn Barber knew of
the school in a tight spot financially, and of post-secondary institutions from any correlation between Cheveldayoff’s
the board of governors had to figure out across the province. The SSC aims to numbers and this year’s budget. The
a way to meet the university’s budgetary have Saskatchewan students’ unions questions raised by Cheveldayoff’s
needs. work together rather than independently words and the government’s subsequent
The way Pollock explains it, devising lobby for the same issues at cross-pur- short-term actions remain unanswered.
the budget for the U of R is something of poses to one another.
a gamble. The board of governors esti- One of the issues on their agenda is
mates the university’s place in the tuition. They plan to address it with the
provincial budget and then submits their Tuition Management Strategy, a program
request for an operating grant. If their re- intended to help students manage their
quest is only partially approved, they’re finances in the face of fluctuating tuition
forced to turn to other options. This year, costs. From year to year, Barber ex-
the operating grant fell short of the re- plained, the challenges that students face
quested nine percent. As a result, the when planning their finances are mount- “We know that no-
Board of Directors looked over several ing, making it difficult not only to predict
possible ways to address the shortfall, how much they’re going to wind up
body wants to have
eventually settling on a plan that in- spending, but also how they’re going to students bear the
cluded a tuition increase to cover the prepare for those expenses. The formal
money not received from the govern- framework of the TMS is yet to be com-
brunt of us not having
ment. pleted, but Barber stated that the first enough money for op-
Pollock cautioned, however, that this draft would be prepared sometime in the
was not a lightly-made choice. next few weeks.
erating. There’s no
“We know that nobody wants to The students’ unions themselves face question.”
have students bear the brunt of us not similar challenges when it comes to tu-
having enough money for operating. ition fees, and have to confront the same
There’s no question.” details – or lack thereof – when deter- Barb Pollock
The only student member of the mining how to help their students cope
board of governors, Students’ Union with increased costs. Part of what makes
president Kyle Addison, agreed. He it such a tough issue to deal with is the
voted against the measures that would complexity of funding process for uni-
result in a five per cent increase because, versities.
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Parking wars
Parking at the U of R is getting its students revved up
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would likely point to parking services are taking steps to stop this pattern. him a permit for. If he was caught
for overselling permits. “We are ticketing,” she explained parking anywhere else on campus
jonathan hamelin
sports editor Evans disagrees. regarding the illegal parkers. “The he’d get a ticket.”
While parking services did sell ones that take up two stalls get one Speaking of Lot 15, students driv-
These days parking at the University around 700 more passes than available warning period. If they do it again, we ing through it are often in for a bumpy
of Regina has become a game of musi- spaces in the M parking lots this year, give them a ticket. We tell people when ride. The poor condition of the lot re-
cal chairs.
Students with M parking permits
she notes for those unreserved stalls it they come, if you can not park cor- mains evident. Evans says work is “Last year was
is acceptable to sell two to three per- rectly in a space, don’t park there.” done on the lot consistently, but it
only hope they can find an open spot mits per stall. To ensure that there is Students seem to think it is time would be far too expensive to pave the actually worse
before another car does. If they fail, space for everyone, the parking serv- for parking services to crack down entire lot. The south access road, how-
they might have to wait for the next ices staff does lot counts for the first harder. ever, will be paved next year when the
round. two to three weeks of class. They sell “Why don’t they raise parking construction of Innovation Place is
than this year,
Naturally, students who have permits until they are down to about ticket prices?” student Joseph Grohs completed.
shelled out a couple of hundred bucks 10 open spaces per lot. asked. “If they make it worth 50 dol- Could Lot 15 be expanded to cre- but that doesn’t
at the beginning of the school year for The major problem, Evans notes, is lars then people will care and not park ate more parking spots?
a parking pass expect parking spots illegal parkers. Those are individuals there.” “I think people in Regina would help our
somewhere within the vicinity of the who park at the university without a Another issue that has been raised not want to walk that distance,” Evans
university. On busier days, this is not permit. That takes away spaces from concerning the parking situation is the noted.
exactly a guarantee. The lack of avail- those who paid for a spot. There are distance some residents have to walk For now, finding a parking spot
customers right
able space is a major concern. usually a couple hundred of these a to get back to their dorms. Edward will continue to be competition.
“Right now it is frustrating for our day according to Evans. Dodd, a student staying in the U of R According to Evans, by carpooling or now.”
customers,” said Gwen Evans, man- Another problem is people who take south residence, says many residents taking the bus, students can ensure
ager of University of Regina parking up more than one space when they are forced to park too far away. they are not left without a spot. If a stu-
services. “Last year was actually worse park. Evans says that there are usu- “You don’t get to choose your dent cannot find a spot, Evans says to Gwen Evans
than this year, but that doesn’t help ally another couple hundred of these spot,” he explains. “You have to park call parking services (585-4412 or 337-
our customers right now.”
The amount of money it takes per The base number of M Total number of spots in Cost per month for a parking
year to maintain the parking lots at parking permits the U of M parking lots pass at the U of R
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Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2010 news 7
Justin takes
it easy
“Just watch me”
On the 10th anniversary of Pierre Trudeau’s
Trudeau’s eldest son gets death, fascination and contempt for the man
intimate at the Owl is still kicking
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– Trudeau’s response to the
press when how far he would
go with the War Measures Act
to help students have a smooth tran- cally simplifies topics taught in class,
iday in Africa is happening Oct. 1, the event to Regina based on suggestions
sition from high school into univer- with specific emphasis on areas
frank elechi
Independence Day of Nigeria. from Nigerian students. He stressed
sity. He says a few students where students had difficulties. Also,
The excitement is justified. that the celebration is especially for
contributor
downplay the significance of the questions similar to those on assign-
Nigeria is the most populous na- non-Nigerians to come and have a feel
Since its inception in the fall of program because they feel at home ments are being solved so that the
tion in Africa, estimated at 140 million of the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.
2008, the faculty of science supple- with the syllabus early in the semes- students will stand a better chance
people. A great percentage of its citi- According to him, this year’s cele-
mental instruction program has ter. However, Cheng says they tend attempting them at home.
zens are also scattered around the bration is an improvement on last year,
helped students improve their to need it sooner or later as the first The SI program is the pathway
globe. This celebration also allows particularly because it is Nigeria’s
grades through peer co-ordinated 3 weeks in the university curriculum to academic excellence. It has every-
non-Nigerians the opportunity to ex- golden jubilee and the committee has
study groups it provides for first is set aside for review. thing necessary to help students suc-
perience Nigeria’s cultural heritage. worked in suggestions from the pub-
year students. Since then, the SI pro- The SI session can be useful for ceed in their academics, which
This combination makes Nigeria’s in- lic. Audiences can expect to see events
gram has recorded a significant 5 per students because the presentation of includes helping the students gain
dependence a worldwide celebration. like traditional dances, fashion parade,
cent improvement in the grades of its knowledge in the university is quite mastery over the course contents
With over 250 ethnic groups, each and a performance by a live band,
students. The SI session has been different from what they are accus- through practice, studying in a re-
having unique festivals, music, and along with enjoying traditional
adopted once more for the 2010 fall tomed to in high school. It’s also par- laxed environment, and access to
dance, Nigeria has a cultural melange Nigerian food.
semester. ticularly useful to those students that knowledge in areas the student expe-
that consists of virtually all the native Samuel Ray, a first-year engineer-
Currently, the SI program offers spent a while out of school before riences difficulties. With a well-struc-
races of Africa. These are just some of ing student at the University of Regina
additional tutoring in fourteen intro- enrolling. tured schedule that does not clash
the spectacular sights and sensual de- said he is looking forward to an excit-
ductory science courses such as The University of Regina has with classes, and an informal,
lights that are usually on parade dur- ing event, based on previous celebra-
mathematics, physics, biochemistry, some classes of 180 to 200 students, though coordinated, learning envi-
ing the Oct. 1 celebration. tions he’s experienced back in Nigeria.
computer science, statistics, and with teachers having only 3 office ronment, students are bound to prac-
This year Regina will be having He encourages the entire public to at-
many others. These courses are di- hours a week. If all of their students tice and improve their
its own version of this celebration. The tend this event.
vided into sessions which are han- asked for help one week, many of problem-solving skills.
campus club Rivers State Scholars For more information on how to
dled by SI leaders, students who them wouldn’t fit into that time. And the faculty of science is
Association (RSSA) plans to stage the be a part of the Nigeria at 50 celebra-
were chosen based on their academic This, coupled with some office hours footing the bill, so it is absolutely
50th anniversary of this event this tion, or for ticket information, visit the
performance in their chosen subject clashing with other classes, makes free.
Friday, Oct. 1 at the Turvey Centre south residence office or contact
and their communication skills. SI sessions a good alternative for stu- For more information on supple-
from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sotonye via his email, sotirobin@ya-
Dr. Cheng, who manages the SI dents. mental instruction, contact Dr.
Sotonye Igoniko, the chairman of hoo.com.
program, says that it was designed SI leader Michelle said she basi- Cheng in LB250 or call 337-3290.
the organizing committee for the
newsbreak
Regulators, mount up At least there was a crowd
The Long Gun Registry lives. On Sept. 22, MPs has been in place since 1995. It was originally in The pope’s visit to London held an unpleasant ing on. The demonstrators were angry at the
met in the House of Commons to vote on the response to the killing of fourteen women in surprise. Pope Benedict XVI spent Saturday slow reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to
controversial program. It narrowly survived, Montreal. It has long been criticized by the meeting with several victims of abuse at the the accusations of abuse that have plagued them
with a 153-151 vote. The registry, which requires Harper government for being costly and ineffec- church’s hands. Meanwhile, on the other side of recently. This is the largest protest Pope Benedict
Canadians to register all rifles and shotguns, tive. town, a protest of ten thousand people was go- XVI has had in his entire papacy.
If it seems like there are more freshies in the hall- that the number of students is above twelve Remember when someone asked White House stars with planets orbiting in Earth-like proxim-
ways, that’s because there are. The University of thousand across the entire University. The big Press Secretary Robert Gibbs if President Barack ity, Malaysian astrophysicist Mazlan Othman,
Regina has announced that their enrolment numbers come partly from 2,300 first-time un- Obama was watching the remake of sci-fi minis- head of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs
numbers are up for the second year in a row. In dergraduates, as well as 1,000 international stu- eries V and Gibbs just looked confused? Well, (Unoosa), is preparing a contingency plan for
fact, this year will be the first time in four years dents. someone at the United Nations must have extraterrestrial contact that gives Unoosa an am-
caught an episode and gotten freaked the fuck bassadorial role. No word on whether Tommy
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Talking trash
Heritage Community tries to clean up its streets
(HCA). timeline or project details yet, but “It will be an interesting experi- they were told by Arnie Bauer, man-
The city may have a solution. It Burnett is optimistic about the project. ment,” said Clipsham. “It won’t be a ager of solid waste collection, that the
melanie taylor
contributor plans to convert all back alley dump- “I am personally excited. The sooner totally smooth process.” city can’t replace the lids because there
sters in Regina to individual roll-out the better,” said Burnett. Clipsham will have to wait to see are none available.
Something foul is underfoot in the bins. Each home will be allowed two Not everyone is excited about the the results of the experiment. Bauer denies this.
Heritage Community in Regina. bins. One will be for garbage, one for switch. Al Abram is a member of the Dumpsters won’t be removed for sev- “If we get a call [that a lid is miss-
The area struggles with members recycling. community. He thinks the majority of eral years. Until then, HCA would like ing], we’ll go replace it,” said Bauer,
of other communities using the dump- Regina has 60,000 single-family people in the area will disapprove. He the city to do something about the “just tell us a specific location.”
sters there instead of paying to haul dwellings. Just over half of those al- says many residents, including him- garbage problem that exists now. But, Bauer continued, “We plan to
their extra garbage to the dump. The ready use roll-out bins. By 2013, the self, are renovating, which creates a “In the meantime, are we just sup- get away from containers, so why re-
excess waste causes dumpsters to city hopes to convert the remaining lot of garbage – possibly more than posed to live with this mess?” asked place them.”
overflow, and garbage spreads homes from back alley dumpsters to the roll-outs will be able to handle. Burnett. For now, it seems like Heritage
through the community. the roll-outs. To test this plan, the city Fred Clipsham, a city councillor repre- He also has a problem with miss- will be waiting a while longer to have
“This community is not a city will start with 300 houses in the senting Heritage, acknowledges many ing dumpster lids. Typically, dump- their garbage problem taken care of.
dump,” said Brady Burnett, liaison for Heritage community. residents will be opposed to the sters without lids overflow. HCA has
the Heritage Community Association HCA hasn’t been informed of the change. asked the city to replace them, but says
features Features Editor: (vacant)
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Beyond Riderville
Stadium plans go further than just football
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the residents of North Central – either Deglau says that for the residents there in the past for us, and will be in “That’s up to the City. I know Mayor
they’re very for the new stadium, or of North Central, having the facility the future again.” Still, should the gov- Fiacco has ideas about development,
tonaya marr
contributor they’re very against it. “There are peo- outside of the neighbourhood could ernment choose not to contribute, about the need for low-income hous-
ple who see it as a good investment,” definitely have its perks. “[A stadium] Cheveldayoff said the provincial gov- ing.”
It’s been the focus of much speculation said Murray, “And there are some who is one of those buildings that doesn’t fit ernment will continue looking to build, The need for affordable housing in
over the past few months, with people see it in the narrow view as just a home in a residential neighbourhood. If you but will have to consider the financial the city is an issue that both Deglau
across Saskatchewan wondering about for the Riders. We need a facility that look, traditionally, stadiums are down- aspect of the plan again. However, and Murray agree on.
the possibility of a new multi-purpose operates 24/7, with many more diver- town. Having a stadium in a residen- “our Members of Parliament would “Our main concern is that if there’s
facility being built in Regina. This facil- sities than just the home of the Riders.” tial area isn’t really that great.” One ensure that we get funding equal to a void in our neighbourhood, that void
ity, should it be built, will be the new Speaking of the team’s role in North problem faced by residents of North what other areas would get.” needs to be filled with housing, afford-
home of the Saskatchewan Central, Murray said, “The Riders have Central is the need to have a sticker on Certainly, $431.2 million dollars is- able and marketable housing,” said
Roughriders, as well as a place for con- been a part of this community since their vehicles showing that they live n’t pocket change in a country where Deglau. “We need new housing and
certs and other events in the Queen the very beginning.” in North Central, rather than are just the federal government is running a the old housing to be torn down.
City. The proposed location of the facil- parking in the area during an event. deficit. Murray, after stating he wasn’t Moving Mosaic out of North Central
But the province seems to be di- ity is in the CP yard south of Dewdney “If they have guests over during a in a position to make any firm state- would present us that void.” Murray
vided on the issue, particularly when Avenue. The Government of Rider game or an event at Taylor field, ments on the issue, commented that said, “It would be positive for the space
looking at the football aspect of the sit- Saskatchewan and the Canadian their friends’ vehicles get ticketed,” he wondered if the money couldn’t be to become a prime property for a de-
uation. Does Regina need a new sta- Pacific Railway reached a conditional said Deglau. better spent elsewhere. “What if our veloper to build good quality homes.
dium? Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, sale agreement of the land, as an- There are more things to be consid- water system or sewage plant were un- For the City, it would become an asset,
the current home of the Riders, has nounced on Sept. 7. ered, however, than whether or not able to keep up with demand for clean because at the moment, it’s not a tax-
been the team’s long-serving stadium “My thoughts [are] that it’s proba- Regina citizens are in favour of a new water in our city, [and] we needed $400 able property.
for 74 years, and is a fixture in its North bly the very best location if you’re go- stadium. According to a feasibility million to rebuild [them]? Where does “For those people living next to
Central community. ing to [build a new stadium],” said study conducted in March, the project that investment come from? If the fed- [Mosaic stadium], it’s not always the
Rob Deglau, community coordina- Murray. “If I think of Saskatoon, their will cost an estimated $431.2 million eral government is willing to help us best neighbour. There are loud concerts
tor for the North Central Community facility is outside of town and that’s a dollars. There has been talk of the fed- out, should the money go to a multi- that go through the night, and loud
Association, said Mosaic Stadium has difficult place. Located in the heart of eral government pitching in as much as purpose facility or that basic human people who sometimes drink in excess
been “a bit of an income generator” in the city means that you’re using exist- 25 per cent of the cost, but as of yet need?” and stumble through the neighbour-
North Central. Deglau said people liv- ing infrastructure and it will be taking there has been no confirmation. The Speaking of finding better places to hood.”
ing next to the stadium have the oppor- up space that is currently contaminated rest of the funding will be coming from spend the money, what about getting it It sounds like there are definite
tunity to make extra cash simply by by its old use and allows building the provincial government, the City of into the hands of farmers after a disas- changes on the way for Regina, and
allowing people to park their cars in something that isn’t residential.” Regina, and the private sector. Already, trous agricultural season plagued with representatives from a few viewpoints
their driveways during Rider games Ken Cheveldayoff, the provincial businesses and corporations have flooding? in the city have high hopes for the fu-
and other events held at Mosaic Minister charged with shepherding the stepped forward to offer their support, “Well, our economy is growing ture.
Stadium. On top of that, the NCCA project, said the location within the with the Regina Hotels Association and our province is growing,” said “Our hope is whatever the political
“[hires] 60 people in the neighbour- centre of the city is ideal. “It’s not very promising $10 million. Cheveldayoff. “Through PDAP will, there will still be some opportu-
hood to clean up Mosaic stadium of often that you get a 32-acre parcel of Cheveldayoff has little doubt that (Provincial Disaster Assistance nity for the residents of North Central
recyclables after hours,” according to land in the middle of a major city. the federal government will pull Program) we were able to get funding to be employed at the facility,” said
Deglau. After wages are paid, the re- Mayor Pat Fiacco is very excited about through. “First of all, the federal gov- to those who needed it most. The Deglau of the changes on the way.
maining money is used to paint murals the potential improvements down- ernment has been very good to Government of Saskatchewan con- Councillor Murray sees lots of
in the community, as part of the town, as well as about improving the Saskatchewan, very fair in their fund- tributed the largest agricultural re- promise regarding the changes as well,
NCCA’s mission statement to “en- current location of Mosaic Stadium. ing. When the Prime Minister was in sponse in the history of the province.” considering the new location falls un-
hance the quality of life” in North Both the mayor and the city councillors Saskatoon, he said that if they’re going There’s also the question of what der his ward. Laughing, he told The
Central. are excited about the redevelopment to fund one stadium, they’re going to will happen to Mosaic Stadium should Carillon, “Wade’s Ward, all the good
City Councillor Wade Murray said that could take place.” fund them all. Equally. They’ve been the deal go through. Cheveldayoff said, stuff happens in Wade’s ward.”
that there’s a strong division among
“ First of all, the federal government has been very good to Saskatchewan, very fair in their funding. When the Prime
Minister was in Saskatoon, he said that if they’re going to fund one stadium, they’re going to fund them all. Equally.
They’ve been there in the past for us, and will be in the future again.”
Minister Ken Cheveldayoff
a&c Arts & Culture Editor: Christian Hardy
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Ready for battle Poetic weirdos Swan and Butt are not beatniks
Combat Improv returns for another
round this season
Chris Graham
According to Swan, scandalous happenings make for good poetry
moment, it only exists in that mo- their skill base. Ninety per cent of what exactly it is we do,” says Swan, who the page is just kind of expected at this
ment and then it’s gone. There’s a our ensemble is made up of actors, resides here in the Queen City. “You really point. If you do poems, you should have
christian hardy
a&c editor wonderful throwaway quality to really, and then others are people just got to see it. The common reaction I your poems in a book for people to read.
it.” who’ve just always had an interest get is ‘Oh, that is not what I expected at People buy my books, and I get a lot of
Judy Wensel wants to tell you An improvised scene is always in improv and have been doing it all,’ which is nice.” ‘Oh, when are you going to put out a
something “totally gross”. changing, but for those who en- for several years and keep on pur- “People always picture snapping fin- CD?’”
The fourth season of Combat joyed past seasons of Combat suing it while working on their gers and a black beret, and it makes you Having a record of his performances
Improv began on Wednesday, Sept. Improv and don’t want it to Engineering degrees or something cringe. There’s definitely a taboo when is important to his audience, Swan says. “I
29, and Judy wants you to know change, don’t worry. Many of the like that.” you tell people you’re a performance also get a lot of people who will watch me
that this new season is going to improvisers you know and love Building a stronger improv poet,” the Toronto native Butt remarks. perform and get a book and talk to me
even more “balls out” than the last. will be returning this season. community is also important to However, anyone who has ever heard ei- later and be like ‘I really like having the
Combat Improv began three “Our ensemble features many Judy, which is why this year per- ther Patrick Swan’s or Spencer Butt’s per- book after so I could reread and process
years ago, hosted by Judy in the returning players.” Judy remarked. former Jayden Pfeifer has put to- formances know that they are the furthest the stuff I couldn’t keep up with while
now-defunct Manhattan Room. “There’s 16 of us, and we’re follow- gether a training program for thing from the beatnik stereotype that is you were ranting like mad onstage.’
“Four years ago, there wasn’t a ing a similar format that we did last young improvisers, aged 18 to 19. often associated with poets. “You just got “It’s a standard that a lot of people
place for me to perform,” Judy season. Every month there’ll be a Once the group has been through to tell people to come see it. I’m about as hold up too; like, ‘Oh, have you been pub-
says, “and I really wanted to be per- small group who’ll do a showcase the rigorous, and likely hilarious, far from a beatnik as you can get.” lished yet?’ Well yeah, but that’s not im-
forming. I had a group of friends set, where they create a long form training set up for them, they will “The worst is that we both come out portant. It’s not a big deal,” Butt
who also wanted a place to per- piece that they perform at the make their debut at a Combat of a scene where there is an adopted poet recapitulates. “It’s cool to meet someone
form. So that’s where it started.” show.” For example, at the most re- Improv show. sound, where people adopt voice and de- like Patrick because we’re from opposite
After the Manhattan Room cent Combat Improv show Lee “It’s exciting,” Judy says. liver their poems. Once people see [our ends of the country, but we really have the
closed its doors, Combat Improv Boyes performed a one-man show- “They’re the next generation of im- shows] I don’t find it hard to get them ex- same point of view ... just when I started
moved to The Exchange, where it case set. provisers being introduced to post- cited about it,” Swan explains. This is getting sick of it in my neighbourhood,
has been for its past two seasons. Each Combat Improv show be- high school improv.” Judy said. most likely due to how Butt describes dudes like [Patrick] are doing really hon-
Judy has been performing improv gins with one or two showcases, “There’s a huge number of high their shows as “a full body explosion of est, genuine, original stuff. It’s cool be-
theatre for over ten years, and she featuring different groups of per- school improvisers thanks to the craziness”, and seeing Swan’s and Butt’s cause sometimes [I’m] just like ‘Maybe, I
doesn’t show any signs of stopping formers each week. The second half Canadian Improv Games and I boisterous style of performance poetry should just stop doing this? I don’t know.
anytime soon. of each show features all of the im- think it’s cool that those players can that’s filled with cacophonous yelps and I don’t sound like any of these dudes.
“The audience has grown. Our provisers, who compete against the see that after high school there’s punchlines about “...Mel Gibson getting Maybe I’m doing it wrong?’ Oh, no. We’re
audience in our first season or two other players until there is one per- something going on. For people drunk/and talking shit about Jews/while doing it right,” Butt concludes.
were you know, 50 to 70 people a former left standing. that have graduated high school, it he tells Hollywood cops/that he owns Butt just finished the Saskatchewan
month, and now it’s closer to 80 to The performers of Combat lets them know that they can keep Malibu” will eliminate any prior appre- leg of his western tour and is headed out
100 people at a show. So it’s defi- Improv are a real mixture of tal- [improvising] beyond their high hension audiences might have about go- to the west coast. He has three books re-
nitely grown.” ented amateurs, professional actors, school lives and into their post- ing to listen to poetry. leased, titled Sometimes I Wish Raptors
Much of the appeal of improv- and stand-up comedians, but what graduate years.” The dynamics and presentation con- Existed So I Could Get Disemboweled and
isational theatre comes from its matters most to Judy is that they Not only are the performers tribute to the meaning of their work as Finally Spill My Guts to Someone, My Name
ephemeral nature. Judy agrees. “I all share a love of improv. themselves important to the suc- much as the words on the page. “I think is Scientist, and Better Weird Than Dead.
think it’s a really dangerous and re- “Our ensemble is definitely cess of Combat Improv, the audi- it’s neat to get stuff published. I have stuff He can be found at www.myspace.com/
ally exciting form of theatre,” she made up of really skilled and tal- ence has an integral part to play as that is published by other people, and it’s thirtysecondblurbs. Patrick Swan has two
says, “because you never know ented improvisers. Whether or not well. As anyone who’s attended a neat to see how they’ll format it to the books out, Texas Hot Talk and Aesthetically
what’s going to happen. Also, they’re actors outside of improvisa- Combat Improv show knows, audi- page, but I’d prefer it for someone to come Absurd Young Drunk Moments and can be
when you create something in the tion rarely makes a difference in ence members are frequently called and see it live,” states Butt. Although, he found at wwww.myspace.com/
on to give the players suggestions, hopes that readers will get something patrickswan.
shout out themes, and occasionally from it. “They might not love it, but they’ll
join them on stage.
When asked about the makeup
of Combat Improv’s audience, Judy
noted that it’s comprised of “mostly
“I think it’s a really dangerous and re- university students. There’s also a
large high school audience, but it
ally exciting form of theatre because you depends on who’s playing – de-
pending on who’s performing we
“People always picture snapping fingers and a
can get a more adult audience too.
never know what’s going to happen. Also,
It’s interesting to see what kind of black beret, and it makes you cringe. There’s
performers draw certain people
when you create something in the mo-
ment, it only exists in that moment and out.”
You can watch Judy and the
definitely a taboo when you tell people you’re a
then it’s gone. There’s a wonderful other members of the Combat
Improv ensemble perform once a
performance poet.”
month at The Exchange. For show
throwaway quality to it.”
updates and more information on
Combat Improv, join their group on
Spencer Butt
Facebook. Judy will also be per-
Judy Wensel
forming Metamorphoses at The
Globe Theatre, which debuts on
Oct. 13.
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Celebrating culture
Chris Graham
“It’s pretty much the perfect time someone else. Ninety-eight per cent of
because you don’t get over-heated and the time we get along with each other.”
megan narsing
contributor you don’t freeze your ass off,” Passmore was optimistic about Rah
Passmore laughed. “In the summer it’s Rah’s attitude on this upcoming tour.
Touring across the country when you’re really hard to play shows in smaller “There will be times when we miss our
from the prairies is by no means an easy towns just because their students are families and friends and we kind of
feat. Having the heart of Canada’s mu- away or back at home.” don’t talk that much that day or we get
sic scene reside in the more populated Dawson agreed, saying that in the a little bit grumpy. We all know not to
areas such as Montreal and Vancouver summer “People are so busy and doing take that personally. It happens to
means that bands from Saskatchewan so many other things. People are on va- everyone.”
Kim Jay
have to work that much harder to be cation and in some cities when univer- Sometimes things don’t go as looped, twitching and touching
recognized. sity is out literally half the city moves smoothly on the road as Passmore joel blechinger
their faces during the verses, and
Library Voices’ Michael Dawson away.” would like them to. made to holler during the song’s
agrees. “People start to have a bit of a Touring outwards from the prairies “We’ve had a few incidences of
contributor
anthemic chorus.
preconceived notion about what you’re is also hard when it comes to driving food poisoning which is never fun, es- Before the start of The Arcade The title cut from The Suburbs
all about and I think it was a little bit from town to town. Both groups ex- pecially because you have to keep mov- Fire’s concert on Saturday, Sept featured visuals portraying a
harder for people to take us seriously.” claimed their dislike for the long six-to- ing. Because you’re in such close 25 at the Credit Union Centre in group of suburban teens. Regine
On the other hand, Erin Passmore eight-hour drives needed to get to the quarters with everyone, you really have Saskatoon I noticed an elderly, Chassagne, Butler’s wife and fe-
of Rah Rah and Sylvie has a different next venue for their sound checks. to take your vitamins otherwise you’re white-haired man in a black male lead vocalist, adorned in a
perspective on breaking into the music “You’re basically looking at an gonna get sick too.” hoodie slowly pass by my friends sequined dress, twirled with
scene in Canada. eight-hour drive to the next city, versus Library Voices have had their own and me. I paid little heed to who streamers during the disco-tinged
“I think a lot of things were actually when you get to Ontario and Quebec, fair share of hardship on tour. “The I thought was simply another “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond
easier because we were from the most days it’s a two-hour drive. From a worst for sure was a couple years ago. centre employee – possibly a se- Mountains).” Meanwhile, Win
prairies, just because a lot of big city touring perspective [touring in Eastern We had our van broken into in curity guard. tried to crowdsurf during her
folks don’t really think that it’s possible Canada] makes life much easier.” Vancouver. They stole just over $10,000 Several minutes later, I no- verses.
for a small town band to actually do Dawson explained. worth of equipment from us.” Dawson ticed that the man wasn’t some Unexpectedly, “Ocean of
what we do. They’re kind of taken “When you’re from Toronto every- said. “We always have these hilarious – old codger charged with super- Noise” from Neon Bible featured
aback. Some people think you can’t do thing is close by so you could make a although they shouldn’t be, they should vising the show, earplugs firmly horn accompaniment from two
what big city bands do because you’re weekend out of it, where as prairies probably be tragic – events. We were in- in place, but was a devoted fan of of Calexico’s members, who
from a smaller town, we like to prove have an eight-hour commute.” vited to play a convocation at [the the band. His black sleeves were opened the show.
them wrong.” Passmore said. University of Victoria] and we were emblazoned with the open-book “Neighborhood #3 (Power
Young Soul Records labelmates Long commutes aren’t the only ob- driving there sort of non stop ... first cover design of the band’s soph- Out)” brought with it an aggres-
Library Voices and Rah Rah have both stacles that prairie bands have to face. the alternator went and we had to stop omore record, Neon Bible. sive energy and a strobe-lit break-
done just that. With fan bases in all Being with the same people constantly to get that fixed ... next we were caught The effect of the band’s 18- down during
pockets of Canada, they’re proving that for weeks and months at a time can get in a freak blizzard that came out of no song set can’t be any more suc- multi-instrumentalist Richard
even a band from the prairies can break frustrating to say the least. where ... But after all that we still man- cinctly summed-up than by this Reed Parry’s guitar figure. The
into the wider Canadian music scene. Both bands admitted that some- aged to get on the ferry on time.” simple of image of two distinctly song eventually devolved into
This fall, Library Voices and Rah times they have their sore points with “Nothing is easy for us!” he joked. different people – myself and the several minutes of guitar squall
Rah plan to break further into Canada’s band members but they get around Of course one has to prepare for man – brought together to cele- before the memorable bass line
music scene by touring, and what’s a them and make it work. Dawson these crazy experiences that occur on brate the unprecedented success of “Rebellion (Lies)” emerged,
more perfect time to tour than in the pointed out that even though they get tour. Preparing for a tour usually means of the Montreal seven-piece band. signaling that the crowd was in
fall? When it comes to publicizing your- sick of each other “It’s kind of like putting a ton of extra hours at work The Arcade Fire opened their for something especially an-
self, especially to the student market, speed dating in the band, we kind of ro- and trying to squeeze in the time to show with their crowd favorite, themic.
it’s much better to do so in autumn. tate and spend the day hanging with meet up and rehearse. Along with the “Wake Up,” from 2004’s Funeral. The band’s encore ended the
other small essentials: “It’s a matter of During the song, bright soft- concert climactically with a dra-
doing a lot of laundry and strategically toned lights shone out onto the matic switching off of the stage’s
packing.” Dawson stated. crowd. lights in time with the song’s last
Passmore laughed “I like to buy A large screen behind the drum hit. Following this was the
new socks especially for fall tours. If I band was used from the second opening cut of Funeral,
could give any advice to those wanting song, “Ready to Start,” until the “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels),”
to tour I would tell them to pack concert’s finale. The screen visu- which featured visuals of the
warmer than you think you’ll need!” ally complemented the music, band performing as images of
Michael Dawson and the rest of distorting and overlaying images falling snow were overlaid on
Library Voices’ upcoming tour is part of of the band filmed at different an- them.
the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s “On The gles and using different color- The concert was – wait for it
Go” program. You can catch them in schemes. – anthemic. I wish I could have
Regina Oct. 15 at The Exchange. During “Haiti,” treated im- seen my elderly friend swaying
Erin Passmore and Rah Rah kicked ages of palm-trees against a blue along in his seat somewhere in
off their latest tour on Sept. 24 at the sky appeared onscreen, and the the ocean of glowing people.
CBC building in Regina and will be synchronized swimmers from
touring across Canada for the rest of Neon Bible’s album artwork made
the fall. an appearance during “No Cars
Christine McAvoy
Go.” The swimmers were eerily
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“Frightened”
The former track is a mild de-
parture from the noisy garage rock things and don’t have to necessarily venerable independent label clared. “We’ve been really lucky in (Live at the
that defined their full-length debut, think about whether that seven- Polyvinyl Records, wholeheartedly terms of having all these awesome
inch fits with the last seven-inch we supported the idea of the seven- people helping us and working
Witch Trials)
last year’s Post-Nothing. Unlike the
powerhouse guitar chords that did or anything like that,” he con- inch series. with us.” “Frightened”’s plodding bass line, minimal
made up their full-length’s numer- tinues. “That way, we can just kind “They were awesome,” Prowse Luck is part of it, but so are organ sounds, and skeletal guitars make it a
ous anthems, the mid-tempo dance of explore a bit more. Some of the said. “They’re awesome about ideas and dedication, and perfect song to listen to while trudging in
beat of “Heavenward Grand Prix” stuff we’ve recorded but haven’t re- everything. They’re great. They’re Japandroids seem to have all three the cold on sidewalks covered in dead
seems to be the track’s main instru- leased yet is pretty different from the perfect label ... As soon as we in spades. leaves.
ment, standing out against unintel- anything we’ve ever done, and suggested this idea, they were like, Japandroids are playing at the
ligible guitars that have been that’s kind of why the seven-inch ‘Yep. Let’s do it.’” Distrikt on Saturday, Oct. 2 with
fuzzed out to Threat Level series is so fun.” It’s a nice change for a band Frog Eyes and P.S. I Love You.
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movie reviews
refer to this film only as Owl Movie Oliver Stone, his stylish visual di- Doug finds himself in a relationship with
aceshowbiz.net sv-1.filmtrailer.com
for the remainder of this review. rection made certain that every the hostage, looking for a way out of the
The Legend The Town
If you’re unfamiliar with the scene was an incredible viewing criminal life. Meanwhile, an FBI agent (Jon
of the Directed by Ben
fifteen-volume series, let me sum it experience. Hamm) is closing in on them fast.
Affleck
up for you: it’s Redwall with owls. Every scene was like watching The plot is fairly unremarkable for the
Guardians:
Ok, I’m being overly flippant. Owl the best t-shirt or cheesy oil paint- genre, but Affleck seems to have a great di-
The Owls of Starring Ben
Movie follows the story of Soren, a ing featuring owls come to life. rectorial sense of how to let the casting and
Ga’Hoole Affleck, Jeremy
young Tyto owl who is kidnapped Think of any shirt you’ve ever especially the setting inform the feel of the
Directed by Renner, Rebecca
from his family by the Pure Ones, found at Value Village that had film. Charlestown itself is a character, from
Zack Snyder Hall
a group of Tyto owls that want to wolves howling against a wintry the bar the boys hang out in to the decrepit
enslave all the lesser species. The background on it, or the Three apartment building where they live to the
I am trying very hard not to make Pure Ones are obviously Nazi owls Keyboard Cat Moon shirt. The Ben Affleck has made a strong case for him- old hockey rink that can’t even afford ice.
any owl puns right now. (the Owryan Race? Master Owls?). only difference between those t- self as a talent worth watching out for. The When Doug goes to visit his incarcerated fa-
The Legend of the Guardians: The Soren escapes their clutches, gains shirts and this movie is that Owl Town, his second feature film as a director, ther, played briefly but powerfully by Chris
Owls of Ga’Hoole is a film that I some owl pals, and flies off on a Movie has owls in it, and they’re demonstrates that 2007’s phenomenal Gone Cooper, the establishing shots of the prison
knew nothing about prior to see- journey to find the guardians of wearing badass medieval armor. I Baby Gone was not a fluke. While this new yard feel a lot like Charlestown itself. It’s
ing it in theatre. As far as I knew, Ga’Hoole. haven’t even begun to describe film doesn’t go anywhere that we haven’t easy to understand Doug’s desire to change
these were the facts: the film has a It’s a typical high-fantasy af- how cute some of the smaller been before, it’s well worth seeing for its ex- his life and escape the place that has always
wordy mouthful of a title that fair, except that all the characters owlets in this film are. citing action scenes and fine performances. been his home.
doesn’t roll off the tongue as much are owls. Depending on your point If you’re able to set aside The Town is an action crime drama that When the credits rolled at the end of the
as it trips over it completely, caus- of view, this will either make the whatever pretensions or highfa- focuses on a group of bank robbers from film, a woman sitting behind me in the the-
ing the mouth to make a scrunched film better or even worse. lutin notions of good taste that you Charlestown, an area of Boston, MA that atre was audibly shocked to learn it had
up face afterwards; it features talk- To my surprise, Owl Movie might have, you will find Owl produces more armed robbers than any been directed by Ben Affleck. In the ad cam-
ing owls in a medieval fantasy set- turned out to be a real hoot. Movie to be a charming, adorable, other in America. In Charlestown, robbery paign for the movie, it is billed as, “from the
ting; it is based on a series of God, I’m sorry. That was terri- and sometimes thrilling animated is a trade passed from father to son. acclaimed director of Gone Baby Gone,” but
children’s books; Zack Snyder ble. No more puns. It just adventure. Affleck plays one such son. His charac- no mention is made of Affleck himself. It
(300, Watchmen) was directing, squawked, I mean, slipped out. ter, Doug MacRay, is the brain behind a seems that the studio is worried Affleck’s
and; Owl City are on the sound- Yes, Owl Movie was a surpris- four-man team of criminals who have name will cast a shadow on the film. If he
track. ingly good film. It has some of the robbed numerous banks and armoured continues to make films this good, they will
In other words, my expecta- best computer-generated anima- cars. After his best friend Jim (Jeremy start putting his name on them soon.
tions for Legend of the Guardians tion I’ve ever seen outside of a Renner) strays from the plan by taking a
were set very low. Pixar film, and while director Zack hostage (Rebecca Hall) during a robbery,
For the sake of brevity I will the gang’s lives get a lot more complicated.
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Snyder is even less subtle than a&c editor sean trembath contributor
band – their power is only truly evident in their know the type of girl to whom he is referring. He
live show. Still, Public Strain is a terrific docu- earnestly croons lines like “I’d give you all my
ment from one of Canada’s best touring acts. love / But my heart itself is broken” in the driv-
ing “Blue As Your Blood.” Lisbon is a veiled his-
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going to the gym in order to “calm my Tillman as their general manager ear- homeruns in a season. Is he on rest of his - oh my gosh! Did you see
nerves.” lier this month. Too soon? steroids? that touchdown pass he just threw? Go
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carnegie, autumn Eagles!
The Saskatchewan Roughriders Hamelin: Is it too soon for Tillman to Hamelin: If he is good for him. Maybe
moved within two points of the take advantage of the free babysitting the rest of the Blue Jays can follow suit McDowell: Yes. No question. The guy
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Calgary Stampeders for first in the service at work? That is the real ques- and then they might make the fucking is an unreal player. He did his time
this week’s roundtable
West Division this past weekend. Will tion. In all seriousness, Tillman will playoffs for a change. and now he can get back in the game.
they surpass the Stamps when all is need to keep his eyes on the prize and Obviously, he isn’t exactly the poster
What is one new sports club you said and done? off of the babysitter. Carnegie: Bautista has a batting order boy of the league, but you can’t deny
would like to start or see started here that works in his favour. Pitchers have how good this kid is. I know I’ll enjoy
at the university? Hamelin: I’d like to think so. Calgary Carnegie: Too soon? Not soon enough to give him something to hit with other watching him.
has to face a powerful Montreal for Eskimo fans who want to win. Oh, threats in the lineup. Not to mention he
Jonathan Hamelin: I think a hot dog Alouettes squad twice still. On top of you want to talk about all the other is actually playing this season, unlike Cameron: I’m reveling in this. I want
eating club would be amazing. We that, they have to play the Riders at baggage that Tillman brings with him? other years where he was a backup. him to start every game. I want him to
could help develop the next Joey Mosaic Stadium. Whenever they have Sorry, I’m talking about winning foot- be the top QB in the NFL. I want him
Chestnut or Takeru Kobayashi, current to come to Regina, they basically get ball games. It won’t be as easy for McDowell: No. I’m tired of everyone on boxes of Wheaties. I want America
professional hot dog eaters. You’d only assaulted by all the noise. Tillman as it was with the team Shivers thinking that because someone is un- to have to reconcile its admiration of
need hot dogs, buns, and maybe some Saskatchewan can easily make up two set up for him in Saskatchewan, but real that they have to be on the juice. and love for prodigiously talented ath-
water so funding would not be a prob- points under those circumstances. he’s good and he’ll make a contender What pro athlete has been caught for letes with its revulsion at dog murder.
lem. I couldn’t see recruiting being a out of Edmonton in a season or two. steroids recently after an unreal per-
problem either. Carnegie: The Stamps are not that formance anyways? Oh wait. Chael
good. They have yet to play the McDowell: No, even creeps need jobs. Sonnen. Okay, he’s on steroids.
David Carnegie: We need a Jay Onrait Montreal Alouettes (their home and If the struggling Eskimos are the only
and Dan O’Toole Fan Club. Hands home series starts this weekend) and ones that offer him one, so be it. I don’t Cameron: Dude doesn’t look swole
down, they are the best. Just don’t ask then they have to play the Riders back blame him for taking the job and I enough to be on steroids. And yes, “Is there a club for
Producer Tim. at Mosaic Stadium one more time. don’t blame the Eskies for hiring “swole” is a word. It’s in the
Plus, did you see the last game against Tillman. At this point, neither the team Wiktionary.
fat guys who want to
Autumn McDowell: If someone else B.C.? I didn’t. It was garbage. Riders nor Tillman have anything to lose by
wants to take the initiative and possi- will finish first. trying. Michael Vick, who is out of jail after
hit the gym? ... If I
bly start one for mixed martial arts, I being arrested for his illegal dog was rolling like three
would be in support of that as I am McDowell: Yes, because when all is Cameron: I’ve had like a nasty feeling fighting ring, is having success with
quite obsessed with it. Seeing as how said and done, the Riders will be Grey in my stomach for about two months. the Philadelphia Eagles. Did he de-
or four deep with
it’s the fastest-growing sport in the Cup champs. Naturally, they will have It turns out my body has just been re- serve this second chance?
world, maybe the university should
other fat dudes, I
to get by the Stamps to do it. acting to Tillman’s hiring! Thank God.
get with the times. I can cancel the appointment with my Hamelin: Look, let’s throw Vick a wouldn’t need to drink
Cameron: One thing about the gastroenterologist. He’s a nice doctor, bone. We are really leaving him in the
John Cameron: Is there a club for fat Stampeders is that they tend to win but I was not looking forward to that doghouse here. He has made his mis-
heavily before going to
guys who want to hit the gym? games based on strategy, teamwork appointment. Thanks, Eric Tillman, takes, but every dog has his day. Vick the gym in order to
Whenever I go to exercise, I just feel and well-executed plays. This stands in you creepy hedgehog-looking fuck! simply barked up the wrong tree. Wait,
conscious of how much I’m sweating sharp contrast to the Riders’ strategy of what was the question?
‘calm my nerves’.”
and how weird fat bouncing around hoping for a miracle every third down, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose
on bone feels. If I was rolling like three and I mean every. Single. Third. Down. Bautista recently surpassed the 50 Carnegie: What he did was wrong. It
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18 sports Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2010
Kelsey Conway
Regina looking to make the playoffs after failing to do so last season
successful stints with the WHL’s games in this season. University of Manitoba Bisons twice. “Last year, we tried to open things
Regina Pats. In Leffler ’s 309 career “Many players coming out of the Both teams were among the top three up a little bit more in terms of scoring
jonathan hamelin
sports editor games with the Pats, the 6-2, 195 lb WHL are used to those facilities,” teams in the league last season. so we tried to get the defence more in-
forward had 75 goals and 76 assists. noted Sautner. “These players get used “[Our season] doesn’t start off volved,” said Sautner. “It might have
Players like Cody Esposito, Brett Strueby, a 6-2, 195 lb forward, had 70 to the way they were treated at that with what you would say is a caused us to allow a few more goals
Leffler, and Matt Strueby are bringing goals and 57 assists during his four- level. When these players are being re- favourable schedule,” Sautner noted. against, but we think it is important to
their impressive resumes to the year tenure with Regina. cruited by someone, they want to get “We are playing two teams that I feel get guys involved. We are always try-
University of Regina Cougars men’s New recruits joining Esposito, that same feeling. We are at a spot are the best in the league. If we can ing to evolve and do what is best for
hockey team this season. Leffler, and Strueby this season are for- where players come to our rink and come out with a .500 record over those the team.
Will it be enough to help the team mer University of Manitoba Bisons see how great of a facility it is. We’ve first six games we are going to set our- “We will continue to do that this
get back to the playoffs this season af- forward Terrance Delaronde (6-2, 205 got a facility that allows us to treat our selves up to have a successful first half. season.”
ter missing them last year? lb); Saskatchewan Junior Hockey’s players the best.” Every game is going to be a playoff In net, there will be a lot of pres-
“We always expect to be there re- Melville Millionaires forward Cody Though Regina got some solid re- game for us.” sure on fifth-year Adam Ward. After
gardless of who we have,” said Gross (6-0, 187 lb); Lucas Isley (5-10, cruits, they are still a young team and To get back to the playoffs this sea- sharing time with other goaltenders
Cougars head coach Blaine Sautner. 175 lb), a forward for the Alberta are playing in a very competitive con- son, Regina will need to improve on during his first four years with the
“Every season as a team, we want to Junior Hockey League’s Bonnyville ference. With so many new players, offence. Players like Strueby and club, Ward is now the man. The oppor-
win a championship. We’ve done quite Pontiacs; SJHL’s Weyburn Red Wings Sautner expects there to be some grow- Leffler can only help improve a tunity presented itself when Brant
well with our recruiting class. We’ve forward Tyler Penny (5-10, 170 lb); ing pains. Because of this, the team Cougars offence that is in desperate Hilton, one of the Cougars’ main goal-
got a lot of size, skill, and chemistry.” Jordan Reeve (6-0, 190 lb), a played six preseason games to gain need of a kick start. In the 2009-10 tenders last season along with Ward,
The Cougars open up a new Millionaires defenceman; and Red more experience. They posted a record campaign, Regina only averaged signed with the Mississippi
Canada West season on Friday against Wings goalie A.J. Whiffen (5-11, 195 of 3-3-0. around two goals a game and failed to RiverKings of the Central Hockey
the University of Saskatchewan lb). “With the number of new guys we produce many shots on the opposing League.
Huskies. They play them on Saturday A solid recruiting class was have we really had to focus on finding team. Last season, Ward posed a record
as well. Both games start at 7 p.m. at needed, said Sautner. an identity,” Sautner noted. “We “We are trying to continually put of 3-7, a 3.25 goals against average,
the Co-operators Centre. “It came at the right time,” he ex- wanted to establish a pattern of hard our guys in a position where they can and a .910 save percentage. He will be
Many of Regina’s big recruits this plained. “We had a big turnover – we work. Over the six games, there were score,” Sautner explained. “Making backed up by Shayne Barrie and
off-season enjoyed impressive junior graduated three guys and had four times when we were bang on, working sure we are crashing the net, getting Whiffen. Heading in the 2010-11 cam-
stints. Esposito, a 6-3, 204 lb forward, guys not come back because of aca- hard and moving our feet. Other times traffic in front, and getting rebounds paign, Sautner has faith in his starting
played in 167 games in the Western demics. When you lose that many I thought we weren’t quite there. will be important. Sometimes you’ve goalie.
Hockey League and finished off his players, it sure changes the dynamic of Establishing an identity is really an just got to put pucks on net. We’re go- “He has been just outstanding for
career with the Dauphin Kings of the your team.” ongoing process.” ing to need to pay the price to score us during the preseason,” said Ward.
Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Last A big factor in landing these play- These extra games could pay off early goals.” “He has been really relaxed and fo-
season with the Kings, Esposito scored ers was the Co-operators Centre, the for Regina. In the opening six games of To help generate offence, Sautner cused in the games. This year might be
23 goals and added 18 assists. new state-of-the-art facility in Regina the season, the Cougars play and Cougar will actually be relying on a bit of a coming out for him. He’ll
Both Leffler and Strueby enjoyed that the Cougars will be playing their Saskatchewan four times and the the defence as well. carry the load this season.”
“We are playing two teams that I feel are the best in
the league. If we can come out with a .500 record over
those first six games we are going to set ourselves up to
have a successful first half. Every game is going to be a
playoff game for us.”
Blaine Sautner
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team struggled. Hunt has gone on lot younger and smaller this year, It could be a long time before Sonnen makes another appearance
the record saying that he blames with Colten Teubert and Mitch
autumn mcdowell in the octagon.
himself for last year, but everyone McColm moving on. However,
sports writer
knows Parker was the mastermind Brandon Davidson will be returning
next 30 days, these cases are very
After yet another season of under- behind last season. as a sophomore to help out on de- inside the rarely overturned, so it is almost cer-
achieving in 2009-10, it would ap- Although the Pats are a team fence after his stellar rookie season.
tain that Sonnen will lose this battle.
pear that the Regina Pats can only go with many lows, they do have a few Cody Carlson and Myles Bell, who octagon Sonnen was set to appear on TV
up. high points. The highest point is both had great seasons in Regina last
within the next couple of days to talk
Because they are the oldest fran- standout forward Jordan Weal. With year, will also be returning to the
about the supposed steroid use, but
autumn mcdowell
chise in the Western Hockey League, the departure of veteran forwards back end. Carlson will help chip in
he has since pulled out of his sched-
one would think that the Pats could Jordan Eberle, Matt Strueby, and on offence as well. Although none
sports writer
uled appearance. This leads more peo-
have perfected the formula for win- Brett Leffler, Weal will definitely be of the defencemen are guys that are
In August, number one contender ple to believe that the steroid
ning by now, but that just isn’t the looked at to carry the team on his purely on the team to fight, none of
Chael Sonnen took on the mid- accusations are true. If they were false,
case. Although the Pats definitely shoulders this year, at least when it the guys are afraid to drop the
dleweight champion Anderson Silva you would think that Sonnen would
have some top notch players, it looks comes to scoring goals. Back in June, gloves either, which is something
in a fight that surprisingly almost went jump at the chance to appear on TV in
like the team has already written the Weal was taken 70th overall in the everyone loves to see.
the distance. Most people assumed order to clear his name. At some point
2010-11 season off as a “rebuilding” 2010 NHL entry draft by the Los Damian Ketlo will be back as the
that it would be Silva who would ut- Sonnen will have to face the fans and
season, which is just an excuse in Angeles Kings. Obviously, the guy who needs to be the best penalty
terly dominate Sonnen. However, the media about these accusations.
case they fail to make the playoffs biggest knock against Weal is his killer, the goalie. Although Ketlo is
Silva appeared to be on his way to be- When he does, it is almost certain that
once again. size, listed at a generous 5’9, but his without a doubt the number one
ing on the wrong end of a beat-down. he will use his time on-air to deny,
In an attempt to save this sink- speed and nose for the net more than goalie for the Blue and White,
Sonnen was the closest opponent, deny, deny, as most people in that sit-
ing team, the Pats used the offseason make up for his small stature. Dawson Guhle will be hot on his
by far, to even come close to de-belting uation do. When former lightweight
to make some changes behind the The Pats recently got news that heels fighting for more ice time.
Silva. However, after being held on champion Sean Sherk failed a drug
scenes, but it’s not clear if that will right wing Carter Ashton has re- The Pats sported just a 1-4-1-0
the ground for four rounds and three test, he immediately denied the accu-
make a difference. The Pats hired turned from the Tampa Bay record during this year’s preseason,
minutes, Silva somehow pulled off the sations. Although people are still de-
GM Chad Lang to replace Brent Lightning and will also be looked at and although that record isn’t ex-
victory once again. Silva locked up a bating as to whether or not Sherk
Parker. However, the Pats couldn’t to take up a large portion of the scor- actly something to be proud of, it’s
triangle choke and stole the victory knowingly took steroids, his reputa-
fully rid themselves of Parker as he ing. Captain Garrett Mitchell will be just the preseason and in the long
out from under Sonnen, who was just tion as well as fighting ability defi-
seems to have promoted himself to leading the Pats, but I doubt it will run, this stat won’t matter. If the Pats
two minutes away from a sure victory nitely took a hit during his year off. I
be the team’s president and gover- be on the score sheets. Sure, he will can stay consistent throughout the
over the pound-for-pound best fighter can only assume that the same thing
nor. Returning behind the bench this chip in where he can, but Mitchell is season, then maybe the dream of
in the world. that happened to Sherk will happen to
year will be head coach Curtis Hunt. best known for his grit and work making it to the playoffs will still be
Although Sonnen did not leave Sonnen, meaning that he will be con-
as well as his sidekick Shawn Sutter. ethic, not necessarily his sense for alive. Otherwise, fans may as well
victorious, he was promised a rematch victed of using steroids and his fight
The duo seemed to work well to- scoring. start saying their goodbyes to Hunt
with the champion in the near future career will never be the same.
gether last year, even though the The blue line will be looking a now.
and his UFC career looked to be on If Sonnen does indeed drop off of
the rise. However, instead of working the middleweight ladder completely,
out a new strategy for the octagon, it’s no real loss to anyone. Sure, the
Sonnen will be working on a strategy kid put on a great performance against
for court. Sonnen recently tested pos- Silva, but if he can’t beat him when he
“It looks like the team has already written the 2010- itive for increased levels of testos-
terone, a.k.a. performance enhancing
is possibly on drugs, there is no way
he will even come close to beating him
11 season off as a ‘rebuilding’ season, which is just an drugs, a.k.a. steroids. Like many con- under his own power. All of Sonnen’s
tenders and champions that came be- previous four wins in the octagon
fore him who failed a drug test, have come via unanimous decision. If
Sonnen will now be put on the shelf the UFC can use this situation as an
excuse in case they fail to make the playoffs once
for one year and be required to pay a opportunity to rid itself of another de-
againt.” $2,500 fine. Although Sonnen plans to cision-machine, so be it. I know I won’t
appeal this punishment within the be complaining.
op-ed Op-Ed Editor: Cheyenne Geysen
carillonopededitor@gmail.com
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2 Kewl 4 Grammar
My friends all know that I am what My roommate and I like to argue defeat the purpose of school (namely, true – having a business like “Country anyway.
most people refer to as a “grammar over the importance of proper spelling at least learning how to spell “school” Craft Corner” is catchy and sounds As for so-called “text-speak,” I am
freak.” I have been known to point out and grammar. He likes to assert that correctly). It is true that the person nice ... Until you decide to be cute and not even going to go near that open
glaring errors in word use and grammar and spelling do not matter, spelling “school” improperly is prob- change the spelling to “Kountry Kraft Pandora’s Box.
spelling, as well as many other com- as long as meaning is transmitted. I ably not uneducated, but they now ap- Korner” and instead of happy crafters I know this article is going to incite a
mon grammatical mistakes. There is like to assert that spelling and gram- pear to be, and that will hurt them in coming to buy things you get angry lot of anger among people who cannot
just something about others abusing mar are essential to transmitting un- the long run when they submit re- letters and lawyers. be bothered to learn the rules of gram-
the English language that bothers me, derstanding. For example, with the sumés touting their ability to “werk Or when you decide to start a con- mar or the fine art of spelling, but I am
and I sometimes find it is my duty to wrong use of grammar, “Let’s eat, gud.” venience store called “Come n’ Go.” not too worried. I wholeheartedly en-
try to end the suffering. Grandma,” turns into “Let’s eat It is not like spelling is that terribly It’s a nice name. It’s descriptive, it’s courage anyone who wishes to dis-
Before I begin my rant, I just want Grandma!” difficult. Nowadays, with our fancy, catchy, and there is no need to shorten agree with me to write a piece for the
to be very clear that I understand And although I can eventually un- newfangled computing devices, a it. But someone, somewhere, will think Carillon and submit it, or write a clever
everyone makes mistakes that cannot derstand what he says when he types spelling and grammar check is practi- that perhaps it should be called “Kum declass in which no word is spelled
be avoided when writing. I am refer- “Hay, ur a grammer freek n i think cally done for us. Of course, some- n’ Go,” – maybe because most people properly but everyone can still under-
ring to people who will repeatedly that ur tayking inglish 2 seereeossly,” times they do not eliminate misused cannot seem to comprehend words stand it.
make these mistakes with no hint of it might take me a few seconds to catch words; like “hear” substituting for longer than three letters. Now you Please refrain from calling me
remorse. on – precious seconds I could be using “here” or “whether” for “weather.” have turned a regular convenience “stoopid” or “meen,” though. I do not
My obsession is not one that to come up with a clever response, like But the newest versions of store into a slightly creepy and almost think the grammar freak in me could
brings me a whole lot of sympathy, ex- “Your mom is taking English too seri- Microsoft Word even account for that. gross place. (By the way, this is a to- bear to read that.
cept from other “grammar Nazis.” ously.” For example, a blue line appears under tally legitimate store in the United
Most of my friends scoff when I point Something else that really bothers the misused word “whether” in the States. Look it up.)
out that they actually drank “a lot of me, beyond regular spelling mistakes, following sentence: “The whether is Another annoying ploy is to
beer last night,” not “alot of beer.” are marketing campaigns directed to- bad today.” shorten words with the “ght” ending
Some are downright hostile towards wards children that spell words im- Clearly, there is less excuse than so that they end in just “te.” For exam-
my gentle reminders, responding with properly. I will readily admit that I do ever for making these kinds of mis- ple, “Lite up the Nite!” obviously
texts like, “your stupid.” These are al- not understand what they are trying to takes. means “Light up the Night!” but why
ways fun to respond to with either do. Another annoying feature of the mod- was it necessary to change the words
“My stupid what?” or my personal Slogans like “Hey kids! Stay in ern world is the desire to have busi- “light” and “night?” They were al- edward dodd
favourite, “Well, you’re illiterate.” skool cuz it’s wicked kewl!” seem to nesses with nice alliterative titles. It is ready spelled with identical endings contributor
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