\ x [\ INU Backyard Barbeque Is Popular Canadian Band Sum 41 to headline best lineup in years by Kathleen De Vere >> News Eddar The annual tradition of the Backyard Barbeque returns to the multiplex this year, and according to April Williams, the General Manager and Programs Coordinator of NUGSS, the Backyard Barbeque is expected to be an even bigger success than last year’s event. “The response has been really good so far,” said Williams, who ‘was interviewed_as she sold tickets for the event on Thursday, September 9. “There was the initial rush of people but it petered out a little. We’ve probably sold a couple hundred tickets already.” When asked if she thought the turnout would be better than last year, Williams was optimistic. “We've been selling them faster than we were last year. I think the turnout is going to be really good,” she said. This year’s lineup for the Backyard Barbeque is stronger than it has been in years, with pop- ular Canadian punk group Sum 41 as headliners. Sum 41 will be joined by Bombs over Providence and Blame the Hero, both of whom are from eastern Canada. Both bands have been on tour with Sum 41 in the United States, so music fans at the Backyard Barbeque will have a chance to check out these upcoming music stars for them- selves. “They fucking rock,” said Ryan Thorgeirson, a second year Biology student said when asked if was excited about Sum 41 playing the Backyard Barbeque. “I’m excited to see Sum 41,” said Kim Law, a Social Work Major. “‘’m excited to go. | heard it was really great last year, so ! couldn't miss it this year.” Law and Thorgeirson’s com- ments were echoed by Ross Bigler, a third year Bio/Chem major. “Yes, I will go,” said Bigler. “I haven't bought my ticket yet, but I’m going to later.” “Tm excited to go too,” said Melissa Ronan, a third year Phychology major. “I’ve just never gone before, Ive always wanted Fast food for total by Patricia Zeebo >» Contibuter Ah, it is that time of year again. Time to sharpen those pencils, dust off those binders, and heave a huge sigh of relief that another | summer of hellish employment is over again. Of course, not every- one is stuck working at a crummy fast food job, but perhaps évery- one should serve time in such an establishment. Such an internment may help to curb the rampant stupidity that today’s fast food industry is plagued with. Granted, not all people who eat filthy greasy burg- ers in Mickey D’s is completely incompetent. However some cus- tomers are enough to make a uni- versity girl wonder. Thus, Over the Edge has taken it upon itself to offer these general guidelines for what is and is not acceptable in a fast food restaurant. It is our goal to entertain and educate the pub- lic, all at the same time. So, kids, here it is, Over the Edge’s Guide to Fast Food Etiquette. First of all, we will deal with ' what is and is not proper in a restaurant’s drive through. For example, it is not necessary to specify that one’s food is to go when one is in a car. Contrary to popular belief, it is automatically assumed that if a customer is too " busy to exit their vehicle, then they are also to busy to eat food inside the restaurant. Driving one’s car into the inside of the restaurant is also frowned upon. Also, drive through employees do not double as love slaves. Such people generally have social lives outside of their employment, and do not wish to offend their signifi- cant others by going home with random customers. Next, there are some topics that are not appropriate for discussion when one is in a restaurant. One of these topics is the customer’s groin. For example, the statement “T feel like I am twenty-one in my heart, by ninety-five below my waist” is not proper conversation outside of Sean Connery’s closet. It is also undesirable to ask a fast food employee what foods the to, but I’ve never managed it. I’ve always been out of town, or unable to afford it.” “T heard it was really great last year, so I couldn’t miss it this year.” When asked if she was excited to see Sum 41, Ronan said, “Oh definitely. I’m a big fan.” Stolen Coke will be rounding up the lineup for the Backyard Barbeque. The Vanderhoof band ran away from the competition at last year’s battle of the bands, and . they’ve been building up quite the reputation in the local scene since their victory last year. “They’re catchy and they know how to work a crowd,” said Chris Batting, a Political Science student and local musician. “I think they'll do a good job opening for the show. They have that radio rock kind of sound, which will work fine for the audience - they‘ll just eat it up. I think they'll do a good job warming up the crowd.” Tickets for the Backyard Barbeque are $22 for students, and $37 for the general public. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets in Prince George, which are locat- ed at the Mulitplex box office, and at Studio 2880. For more informa- tion, stop by the NUGSS office. >> file photo Sum 41 are set to rock the Multiplex at this year’s backyard Barbeque. dummies - A Handy Guide restaurant offers. There is a menu for a reason, and most fast food employees have more than enough work tg keep them busy >> photo by Dana Schwehr Fast food isn’t all about hot steamy grease - there is angst and terror too. without such trivial requests being made of them. It is acceptable to ask if the restaurant supplies a specific item. Many restaurants - have a limited amount of space for menu boards, so common items are sometimes left out due to lack of space. Finally, we deal with how a cus- tomer should act when a fast food restaurant is crazily busy. Under such circumstances, it is undesir- able for customers to yell at employees. It is a common mis- conception that yelling makes food cook faster, but it is just that; a misconception. When a restau- rant is very busy, food takes longer to cook, since there is a lim- ited amount of grill and fryer space for cooking things. Customers must have faith that their order is being prepared with the greatest care and speed possi- ble. The prevention of food poi- soning is one of the biggest goals of fast food, for dead customers are not repeat customers. These guidelines, along with a good measure of respect ‘and understanding can make every- one’s: fast food experience a fun and enjoyable experience. So, have fun, and enjoy your fast food.