: EDITOR’S PAGE OVER THE EDGE NEWSPAPER. OCTOBER 11, 2006 Over THE EDGE Volume 13, Issue 0 Month, 00, 0000 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Andrew Kurjata MANAGING EDITOR Maggie Gilbert PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Tyler Clarke ARTS EDITOR Tabatha Lundholm NEWS EDITOR, FEATURES AND OPINIONS EDITOR, SPORTS AND CLUBS EDITOR, PHOTO EDITOR, COPY EDITOR, AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR Open- Please oh please take these jobs AD MANAGER Kurt Nicholson WRITERS Brooke Ward Dylan Wells Haakon Sullivan Anna Gradowska Kyra Janot Dana Bellis Cole Hewlett Corey Wintemute Rory Conroy Cody Willett Jeremy Johnson Nic Waller Cameron Orr Kristy Daniel Yule PHOTOGRAPHERS Mitch Grant CONTRIBUTORS Errin White Carl Megar Mike Kwiatknowski Jesse Haber ‘Doug Ferguson “Steve Carey Melanie Trop Ryan Heise Brett Bunda Rob Dunlop Super Amber Over the Edge is the official independ- ent publishing media of students at the University of Northern British Columbia. ; As such, it is our mandate to report on issues of interest to students in the Northern Region. We encourage all students, both on the main and regional campuses to submit to Over the Edge. Over the Edge is part of the Canadian University Press network of papers, otherwise known as CUP. CUP is an organization that is entirely owned by member papers, and pro- vides such services as a news wire and advertising to Over the Edge. OFFICE LOCATION 7-219 MAILING ADDRESS 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4A6 PHONE (250) 960-5633 FAX (250) 960-5407 E-MAIL over-the-edge@unbc.ca the physical separation between the two. Being on top of a hill, ic becomes difficult for students, especially those living in residence, to find the time to familiarize themselves with the various local shops hiding throughout the city. It was with this in mind that we conceived the “Guide to Downtown?’ The focus of this guide is on Third Avenue, mostly based on our observation that Third from George Street to Books and Company has turned into something of a speciality strip lately, housing a variety of local shops and restaurants. Hopefully, this marks the beginning of a revitalized downtown that can offer something beyond chain stores and restaurants, something that is unique to Prince George. Both Books and Co. and Pizza Ricos play host to music and other artistic events, as does the Generator, located between the two. MITCH GRANT Andrew Kurjata tries some nose candy* downtown. Hello, and welcome to the third issue of everyones favourite biweekly university newspaper. Life is dandy here at Over the Edge, were pulling our all-nighter to meet deadline three days earlier than for the last issue, which means progress is being made! ‘The onus now is on students who want PG to have a bit more of a“scene” to get out there and support these places, not just to keep them going but to encourage more like them to open. The bus service downtown is pretty regular, so it’s easy to pop down there between classes for a while. This guide is in no way comprehensive, particularly when it comes to the restaurants, so get out there and explore. You never know what Judging by the fact that I've actually seen people reading the paper, I get the feeling that people are enjoying it, which fills my heart with joy. Weve had some positive feedback on our pretentious issue, and I hope that we get an equally positive response for this, our guide to you might find. como Andrew Kurjata UNBC is a great university, and Prince George is a great city, but there is one tiecied — major shortcoming in their relationship: MITCH GRANT/KYRA JANOT OTE Staff on their fielderip downtown for this issue's feature. What's coming up? Our next issue is all about the local music scene, so if you are or know of a local performer that you think should get a bit of publicity, let us know at over-the- edge@unbc.ca, subject line “music issue,’ That comes out on October 25, just in time for all your Halloween parties. Following that there will bea Remembrance Day feature, out November 8. We want to know what your thoughts are on wars past and present, from World War { up to the present day battles in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere. If you have something to say, please do not hesistate to speak up. Submissions should be in by November Ist for that one. Finally, our November 22 issue will be about the future of UNBC. What are your thoughts and hopes for the new student union building? The Sports Centre? Would you like ro see UNBC expand to the size of other, larger univer- sities, or does its small size give it an advantage? As always, if you have something to say email oyer-the-edge@unbe.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor's Message- This Page Go left, young man. Go left. En Somme- Page 3 New leaders for Japan, Thailand, and the Green Party. News- Pages 4-6 Inside the Sorority, Asian Club, and Rugby; Harper Wants to Arm Border Guards and Slash Equal Rights Funding Sports- Page 7 Dylan Wells has your guide to new NHL season Feature: Guide to Downtown Pages 8-11 All the best Prince George has to offer, including Books and Co., the 02 Bar, and the Chinese Store. GAIA- Page 13 Get your art on. Opinions- Pages 14-15 Contrasting Views on Provincial Healthcare, Books for the Environment, and On the Digital Front Feature: Turnitin.Com Page 16 Jeremy Johnson looks at the Internet, plagiarism, and privacy Arts- Pages 17-21 Cole Hewlett on missing independent films, Nic Waller on iPods and sociology, Bollywood comes to Canada, plus reviews of A Prarie Home Companion, Shocore, and Gor- don Lightfoot and more Feature: Coming To Terms With Chavez Page 22 The McGill's Brett Bunda visits the leftist leader's homeland Comics- Page 23 ‘Tis funny. Lists- Page 25 CFUR Top 30, 5 Cool Things, and the Top Ten Worst Fads in History “I'm feeling good, I’m feeling oh so fine/ Until tomorrow but that’s just some other time”