Mo' money, mo' bursaries
Most big business tycoons say you have to spend money to make money. But in order for students to get more bursary funding out of the Ontario government, Fanshawe and other postsecondary institutions will have to raise money to get money. Last week ... Read more

Crimestoppers weekly update
Arson Investigation London Police, along with the Fire Marshall's Office, are investigating and anrson that occurred Sunday, July 17. 2005. Just before 4:00 am, police and fire emergency crews were dispatched to a working fire at 23 Hampton Cr... Read more

In Memorium: Terrance Schwehr (1963-2005)
The Fanshawe College community is mourning the death of one of its students. Terrance John Schwehr, also known as Terry, was a first year Architectural Technology student. The Mildmay native, who lived in London, was in his 42nd year at the time of ... Read more

Fanshawe aids Hurricane Katrina victims
When Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, colleges and universities in the vicinity suffered damage that ranged from light at Tulane and Loyola University to devastating at Dillard University.  Dillard was flooded under up to eight feet of water. ... Read more

Education a popular cause for Liberals
Money for students, universities and researchers is what Canadians really want, if the Liberal government's pre-election financial plan is any indication. Longer Canada Access Grants for more students, improvements to the student financial assis... Read more

Federal election threat 2006: will Harper ruin Christmas?
With Parliament Hill looking like a boxing ring and the opposition parties ready and willing to take on the Liberals in an election, it is critical that voters have the straight facts about what's going down in Ottawa. A motion of Non Confidence... Read more

Layton blasts Liberals during BC university speech
BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) -- Only days after announcing that his party was ending its support of the Liberal government, NDP leader Jack Layton gave a speech at Simon Fraser University. Already in campaign mode, Layton began his speech by blasting the mis... Read more

F.A.T.S. Knows!
Disability Services at Fanshawe College There are currently about 1,200 students with various disabilities attending Fanshawe College. Just like the larger community, about 10% of the student population have a disability of some sort and may need ... Read more

Career Corner: The latest news in interviews
It would be difficult to argue that technology hasn't changed the way we do things today. This holds true for many aspects of the job search whether it is looking for jobs over the internet, researching employers or applying online to a company.... Read more

Fanshawe Fashionista: Have faith in fashion
You don't have to work in the fashion world to have a keen sense of style and although the newly appointed pope may never make a best-dressed list, he is nothing short of a religious fashion icon. Never before acknowledged for his sense of style... Read more

The death of Santa Claus
Claus. Santa (aka St. Nickolas, Father Christmas, Sinter Klass) died suddenly in the year 2005. Believed to be born in Turkey circa 280 A.D. and later relocated to The North Pole. Survived by his loving wife Mrs. Claus and thousands of toy building ... Read more

Adverse effects of abortion not medically proven
Nathaniel Welch spreads his misguided information concerning abortion by referring to the mythical “post abortion depression”, the association between Breast Cancer and abortion, and of course the infamous “(clinically documented) f... Read more

People you meet driving on London city streets
I wrote this article after finally losing it when some idiot rear-ended me last year at a RED LIGHT. People read this on my myspace site (www.myspace.com/peterfromifnothing) and ... Read more

Looking for God: an Ongoing Tale - Irreversible environmental damage
Tamara, Jeff, and former college chaplain Mitch have been talking about the Christian idea of creation and the opening sections of the Bible. Jeff gets up to excuse himself. “Thanks a lot for talking with me. You've made me question the ... Read more

The two men in my life
I have two very important men in my life; the man I am in love with, Lawrence, and my computer, whose name is FRED (Effin' Ridiculous Electronic Device). Lawrence treats me like I am the only person in his life — he calls, writes me love po... Read more

The Macarena: or, what the hell happened?
WOLFVILLE, N.S. (CUP) — You remember it, I remember it, we all do. And, yes, I know you would like to forget it and never have to think about how you and everyone you know used to do it in unison at weddings/bar mitzvahs/school dances, but I am... Read more

Fanshawe theatre hits the putting green
Over the past three months, Fanshawe students in St. Thomas have been painting, rigging and building their way to opening night. As part of their curriculum, each semester 44 first and second-year Theatre Arts Technical Production students are requi... Read more

Stutter: c-c-coming to a m-m-mall near you!
Unless you have several million-dollar movie credits, an eating disorder or paparazzi following you 24 hours a day, it's hard to launch a successful pop music career. Although Stutter can't add these instant pop star qualifications to their ... Read more

Ms. Guidance: Roommate troubles? Ms. Guidance has the answers!
Dear Ms. Guidance, It has been months since school started and my roommate is yet to say more than a few words to me. She is never home when I am awake and willing to discuss anything with her. When she is around I try not to be too loud or get in h... Read more

Star Wars franchise markets another
I decided to write about another smooth toy that I picked up recently. Actually, to say that it's a toy is misleading. For the last 2 years, Hasbro has been producing the Unleashed line, which is basically 8 inch (or so) Star Wars statues. The ... Read more

Dear Ruth; eBay is the shit!
I read the column, “Are you eFraid of eBay” by Ruth Swanson from the last issue and I just thought I might put in my two cents to perhaps aid the writer and those of you who may be in the same boat as her in taking your first eBay plunges... Read more

Tale is truly Illuminating
As well as having one of the most interesting soundtracks since last year's Life Aquatic; Everything is Illuminated is intelligent, funny and easily one of the best movies of the year. Acclaimed actor Liev Schrieber makes his directorial debut i... Read more

On Campus: Students enjoying a night around campus
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Chef's Corner: What to do with those winter veggies
Since snow is just around the corner, its time to make use of all the typical cold-weather veggies in the markets right now. These recipes turn hearty veggies into delicious meals! Oven Roasted Veggies with Feta 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 18 p... Read more

More website fun to pass the time
I'm back with new web fun! Let's take a look at some of the good stuff that I've found recently. Winamp.com — www.winamp.com - Yes, Winamp has been around for a long time, but you... Read more

75 per cent chance of enjoyment, emotion
In 1949 a dark portrait of family life opened on Broadway. Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman stunned audiences with its frank portrayal of the dark-sides of capitalist competition, middle age and the elusive American Dream. Fast forward to 199... Read more

Album Review: Still Alive after 20 years of deadly metal
I can't believe Anthrax has been around for over 20 years now. Boy, do I ever feel old! And if you told me that to celebrate their 20th anniversary, one of the original line-ups would reform and do a tour, I would have laughed and said that it wo... Read more

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Zodiac Stargazer Horoscope
Aries (March 21 - April 19) It's good to plan even if everything can't be done at once. In the best of worlds, you spin the theories and someone else crunches the numbers. Limited expertise carries you further than you might imagine. Taurus (Apri... Read more

WWE wrestler remembered on RAW after untimely death
R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero. What a tragic week it's been in the wrestling world. The sudden death of Eddie Guerrero has shocked industry workers and fans alike. Is the cause of death shocking? No, not really, but it's still pretty upsetting to se... Read more

Runners bring home 5th CCAA medal
Fanshawe athletics can now add a fifth CCAA medal to their historic collection. After finishing second in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) men's college team division, the men's cross-country team brought the fifth CCAA meda... Read more

Mason runs for bronze at CCAAs
First year cross country runner John Mason earned a bronze medal at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) this season and will look forward to two more success filled seasons with the Falcon squad. Currently in his first year in the Arch... Read more

Fun and Fitness: Good genes means looking good in jeans
Thin females and muscular males are seen as the ideal in our society and because we have come to believe that body size and shape are totally under a person's control, most people enter diet and exercise programs with unrealistic goals and expect... Read more

Sports Seconds: Send the rookies to Italy in 2006
Team Canada's men's hockey team created a long list of 81 National Hockey League (NHL) players that will hope to crack the roster for the 2006 Turin, Italy Olympics and join in on the efforts to defend their Olympic gold medal. The list inclu... Read more

Running down a dream
John Coney is the cross country head coach. 1. What first attracted you to running? The individual nature of the sport, competing against yourself. 2. What has been your greatest moment as cross country head coach? Making it to CCAA (Canadian C... Read more

2006 Avalon: typical Toyota with some surprising extras
The Toyota Avalon has historically been one of those cars that never seem to get noticed. With the new model introduced this year, it marks the third generation for this model. However, ask anyone to name a Toyota sedan and they'll say Camry. Ask... Read more

Soccer season ends in BC
The Fanshawe Falcons women's soccer team finished fourth at the 2005 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) Soccer Championships hosted by Langara College in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Falcons squad came up just short after Grant Ma... Read more