Brock Press

Shake hands with the future

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

He may be the subject of a bestselling biography and film titled Shake Hands with the Devil, but Canadian Senator and former General Roméo Dallaire was in a far less ominous mood on Sunday when he spoke to a crowd of nearly 400 in the Sean O''Sullivan Theatre.

Brock investment group makes waves in Ohio

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Members of the Brock Finance and Investment Group, one of the university's largest business clubs, received a special honour this year in Dayton, Ohio at a conference that is quickly gaining international recognition.
Redefining Investment Strategy Educations (RISE) is a conference now in its seventh year, one that draws nearly 2,700 students from all over the world.

A year in review

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Plaza Delays
The Plaza Building's ups and downs were of major concern this year. Delays in construction and architectural flaws elicited anger and confusion from students who were concerned at seeing their tuition money spent on a building that was only partially functional by its scheduled time of completion.

Ecofest inaugural year a success

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Niagara Region demonstrated its enthusiasm for environmentalism with a bevy of Green initiatives at the CAW Hall on March 30 at the first annual Ecofest Niagara.
The trade show, which was hosted by Climate Action Now (CAN) - a year-old environmentalist group centred in the Niagara Region - was a chance for local businesses, activist groups and artists to come together and get their ideas out to the public.

Look out boys, girls play as hard as you

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Martlet (University of Victoria)
VICTORIA (CUP) - Female gamers already know they are not really an anomaly, but now the Electronic Software Association (ESA) has completed a study that confirms it.
Females make up 38 per cent of gamers, according to the study.

Courts go radio ga-ga for XM/Sirius merger

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the world of radio, the traditional business model has remained unchanged for decades. Terrestrial radio, or radio based off of ground-based broadcasting towers, has been the norm since the early days of AM radio. A new merger of the two largest satellite radio firms promises to offer a challenge to the old way of doing things.

The air was for sale

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The FCC has finally announced the winners of their recent auction, which sold the right to use a slice of the electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, the wavelengths previously used by analog televisions were up for grabs, and the results will have long-term implications for wireless in North America.

Blogs, the final frontier

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Lance (University of Windsor)
WINDSOR (CUP) - The word "blog" and "bloggers" conjures images of overweight men in their late thirties on basement computers, typing away about the latest episode of Battlestar Galactica. What you may not know is that blogs are an essential source for political information and are being incorporated into the campaigns of presidential hopefuls for the 2008 election.

Thanks.

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You're currently reading the last regular issue of the Brock Press for this publishing year. It's hard to believe, but this is the 30th paper that we put out since May and it has gone by quite fast.
The thing is, that something like a newspaper doesn't just put itself together every week.

Harsh film on Islam manufacturing controversy

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Where is the line between critique and provocation? When are outsiders allowed to use extremely offensive materials to make political points about other cultures? These and many other questions are being raised by a new film that juxtaposes images of terrorist attack victims with verses of the Qur'an.

Letters to the Editor

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The restriction on school bags in the gyms during exams will not make students significantly safer and it will unnecessarily inconvenience students. Donna Moody gave two reasons for this program; this letter will address the first security concern only. I do not believe this policy came as a result because a few people's bags got snitched at exams with all of the valuable notes and lunches, this policy is about security.

A work in progress: Niagara Centre for the Arts officially underway

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two months ago, Brock University and the City of St. Catharines announced plans to join forces in creating the Niagara Centre for the Arts in the city's downtown core. Presently, the project is underway and its development is sparking interest in the Brock community and beyond.

Cadence Weapon's afterparty success

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Roland Pemberton, a.k.a. Cadence Weapon, is finally achieving some well-earned respect in the Canadian hip-hop scene.
After starting his career only a couple of years ago, with a small label from Toronto called Upper Class Recordings, Pemberton released his innovative debut Breaking Kayfabe.

Re-mastered trash invades Niagara's newest gallery

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As of this April, Brock artists have a new place to display their works.
April 11 marks the opening night of a new art studio in downtown Niagara Falls. Located at 4323/4327 Queen St., this new gallery will become a new home for local artists. Most importantly, it is another place for Brock artists.

BUFS preview: The Band's Visit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

BUFS closes out the season with a grand evening of top-notch filmmaking.
The headliner is the critically acclaimed Israeli/French/American co-production, The Band's Visit, from first-time feature director Eran Kolirin. And, as a special added attraction, the night will kick off with a special screening of an Oscar-nominated and Genie-winning NFB short.

Fat, Fifty and Punk: Photo exhibit is all rock, no gloss

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After having photographed some of the most influential punk legends still kicking, Brock graduate Alex Hryshko has turned his vast and fascinating collection of portraits of rebels and rockers into an exhibit fittingly titled Fat, Fifty and Punk.
In order to capture the true spirit of punk rock, he has abandoned traditional means of portrait photography and has freed himself to the chaos that goes hand-in-hand with this genre.

Guide to summer music festivals in 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is really nothing quite like sweating in a field with a bunch of strangers while listening to dozens of awesome bands.
Music festivals compete with each other every year for the biggest headliners, and at the same time act as a vehicle for touting up-and-coming artists.

CD Reviews & DVD Review

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Raconteurs
Consolers of the Lonely
It seems odd that The Raconteurs haven't developed a whole lot of confidence by their sophomore release.
For a band made up of half of The White Stripes and two-thirds of The Greenhornes, they should be rocking CD players from here to sunny Polynesia, but they just can't seem to get there.

Brock Boy and Girl

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Oh the sadness! Well actually, more a mixture of sadness and bewilderment.
This week, while doing our last Brock Boy and Girl, we were puzzled at a new fashion trend that seems to be emerging among the female population at Brock. It consists of wearing boots and footless tights that are not long enough to meet the boots, leaving skin partially exposed in between.

Year in Review

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Men's Hockey
The men's hockey team endured a season like no other this year, setting milestones along the way. They defeated two nationally-ranked teams in Western and Lakehead to stamp their ticket to their first ever Canadian Interuniversity Sports national championship.

Inside the Dog house

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Brock Press sports editor, Austin Kent and his trusty assistant, Chris Pope, sat down with a few members of the Niagara IceDogs during a lull in playoff action, to find out some important answers to some vital questions.

What are your thoughts about the first season in Niagara?
Michael "Swifty" Swift - We didn't really know what to expect .

Randy Jackson, eat your heart out

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In Webster's Dictionary dance is defined as, "an artistic form of nonverbal communication".
To the members of Brock Dance, the meaning of dance is indefinable.
"To me, dance is Brock. Although I have been dancing my whole life, it took on more meaning when I started here four years ago," said Brock Dance Vice President of Recreation Lena Hellyer.

NHL at a glance 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In life you make decisions that may come with repercussions affecting your day-to-day life. The same goes for teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), the 2007-08 season is a prime example.
Before the 2004-05 lockout, the season would have every team playing each other once, as opposed to the past three seasons when a team has played just two divisions in the other conference.

Athletes of the Year

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At the Brock University Annual Awards Dinner on March 25, men's basketball player Brad Rootes and women's wrestler Michelle Fazzari were named the 2007-08 Brock University Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Rootes led the men's basketball team to the school's second Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) national championship.

Dear Dan,

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Besides not enclosing a few dozen pictures with your e-mail, there's nothing wrong with you that I can tell, Lost In Pussy Land," writes Dan Savage in response to a letter about a guy wondering if he is normal for not wanting to have sex with all the girls that offer it to him.

Marginalia Editor mauled by cougar

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TRAVIS NICHOLSON
1971-2008

Last Saturday night, while trodding through the park on his way to God knows where, Brock Press Marginalia editor Travis Nicholson was savagely mauled by a cougar.
Slashed in the throat by one of the vicious creature's nails, er, talons, Travis suffered a significant loss of blood.

Unclassifeds

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You might be my roomie IF:
Your personal philosophy is "The garlic's not going to over-use itself."
You've done some things you're not proud of to the song "Hello" by Lionel Richie.
You were the least appreciated competitors in the Isaac's costume contest.