flugust 2003 From The Editor Do you hear that? Yes, it’s the sound of summer petering out. Only a few short weeks remain and I don’t know about you guys, but I am looking very forward to September. Crisp weather, fall fashions and fresh notebooks just crying out for new-semester-inspired doodles. What, you think I’m a nerd? Perhaps, but sum- mer’s almost gone baby,—so that makes me one happy nerd. And, really what’s more heartwarming than a happy nerd? This month we have decided to try to pull off a Best of New West and Coquitlam issue. We're kind of testing the waters here and if it goes well, we would like to try it again during the Fall/Winter semester and get even more student input. So, be sure to let us know what you think and feel free to let us know what we missed. One thing I’ve learned this issue, is that we all go to school in pretty interesting neighbour- hoods. That, and the Other Press couch is still the unrivalled best place to get laid on campus. Or so the lonely OP staff keeps on insisting. August is also the month we bid a fond farewell to our Opinions editor, Kerry Evans. Kerry will be moving into the Accountant/Bookkeeping position at the paper and the reams of hate mail we receive in response to her work will be sorely missed. But fear not, Accountants are pretty unlikable, so keep the nasty let- ters coming. We promise Kerry will try to answer all her mail in a timely fashion. Of course, this means we are on the lookout for a new Opinions editor. So if you have an opinion and relish feeling the singeing heat of the student body’s vigilante torch- es on the back of your neck, please do apply! Enjoy what we reckon is the best of the surrounding areas of the Douglas and David Lam campuses. While you're skim- ming, do read some of the riveting news, reviews, and all other samples of superior journalism tucked neatly between the sheets. You wont regret it and don't forget our money-back guarantee! See you in September... Jennifer Aikman Look Voted Best Editor of the Other Press the_editor57@hotmail.com 604.525.3542 e the other press © Contents News 4 Genetically Modified Wheat Poses Threat 4 Ten-Year Anniversary of Clayoquot Protests 4 Crime Rates Continue to Decline 5 Top Five Political Issues of Summer 2003 5 Top Five News Items Good and Bad 6 Bikers Protest Molson Indy in Their Underwear i Student Stabbed Outside New West Campus 8 Heath and Dental Plan Receives Mixed Support Opinions 9 Right Hook 10 Top Three Unsustainabilities of Capitalism 11 Science Matters 11 Paparazzi 11 If | had Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars... 12 Mondays on Messenger 13. Apologizing for Men: A Survival Guide 13 Profile of a Male Slut 14 Road Review - The Best of the Best 15 Be Careful What You Wish For 16 Best of New West ine Best on Campus—Douglas 18 Best of David Lam and Coquitlam Culture 19 What’s On Around Town 20 Best of New West—Arts & Culture 21 Vic Lippucci—Comedy Review 21 Legally Blonde 2: Summer Blockbuster or Sitcom? 22 New Spins; CD Reviews 22 Pernice Brothers at the Royal 23 Fresh Baked ; 23 Shirley Valentine—Theatre Review 23 This Month in History 24 Gallery 25 Poetry Slam 26 Anime Evolution Convention Features 27 Dressed for Success 28 Five Spots for Fido, er, Hank Sports 30 | CSRW Noodle Whipping 30 McGilligan for Hire 31 Burton Can Make Impact at Douglas Centre 31 Classifieds The Other Press Submission Guidelines The weekly deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 6:00p.m. for publication the following Wednesday. Letters to the Editor, vacant sections and “time sensi- tive” articles (weekend news or sports and cultural reviews) will be accepted until Saturday midnight and can be sub- mitted to the editor, Jennifer Aikman Look at: the_editor57@hotmail.com All other submissions should be for- warded to the appropriate section editor below. Please include your name, phone number/email address, and the word count, and submit via email as an MS Word.doc attachment to the attention of the appropriate editor. News Sara James otherpress@hotmail.com Opinions Kerry Evans opinionsubmit@hotmail.com Culture Amanda Aikman submit_to_culture@yahoo.ca Features Barbara K. Adamski opfeatures@netscape.net Sports Adam Gordon dcsportseditor@yahoo.ca Coquitlam Munir Amlani opstuff@amlani.ca Correspondent http://www.otherpress.ca e Page 3