LETTITOR

 

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My widow’s peak began baring its fangs somewhere in
my early twenties. It’s okay; I’ve come to terms with the
whole thing. It’s actually been a gift of sorts, especially
around this time of year.

You see, many years back, a friend and I were pack-
ing bowls, sucking back cold ones, and talking about the
way things sometimes are. Completely gooned, my
buddy leaned forward through a thick cloud of pot
smoke and said, “You know who you look like, man?” I
coughed and chuckled. “Nope,” I said. “You look just
like Hunter freakin’ Thompson, man. You should go as
him for Halloween this year.” Something clicked.

P’ve always admired Thompson’s work. I never really
realized it, but I think I actually do bear a slight physical
resemblance, especially in the receding-hair department.
I’ve had a built-in Halloween costume ever since. I used
to take the act all the way, consuming mushrooms and
assorted merriments en masse until my costume was
chemically complete. These days, I usually settle for the
rounded fisherman’s hat, aviator glasses, and cigarette
holder. You'll be able to tell me what you think of the
whole get-up this Thursday at Pub Night.

With Halloween on the horizon, it’s looking like it’ll
be two weeks in row on the bus to Betty Ford. You see,
your intrepid OP Crew had an interesting weekend. It
was the annual WPNCUP (Western Prairies Northern
Canadian University Press) Conference. Basically, all the
Western Canadian University Press member papers get
together, attend workshops, and then mutate into a rag-
tag bunch of crazed, bleary-eyed nutjobs and mate like
rabid hell-bunnies. At least I think that’s what hap-
pened. The only thing I’m certain of is that the Capilano
Courier hosted a hella-good weekend of debauchery-
infused good times. And for that, we both thank and
salute Erin Millar and the Courier crew.

But, like my Grandma always said, “No rest for the
wicked.” And this week’s paper is more than just

wicked; it’s actually SWA (Super Wicked Awesome).

This week’s News section has got further coverage
of last week’s BCTF rally in support of teachers, a pre-
view of the upcoming Douglas College Studio Theatre
production, and wartime news shorts from Afghanistan
and Iraq.

Opinions has got a roster of tricks or treats. Iain
Reeve and David Suzuki get tricky by both opining on
Canada’s crappy showing in a recent environmental
study. Brandon Ferguson and JJ McCullough treat us to
their views concerning people in power and the negoti-
ating tactics of the BCTF.

A&E has got Wallace & Grommit, the She-Hulk,
The Warriors on DVD, and Liz Phair. There’s an Opeth
review for you metal heads out there, and a death-rock
debasing for those of you who think noise rock is for
goofs. The section is basically bursting at the seams.

OP Contributor Angelina Fabbro finally sobers up
enough to bring you her special report from last sum-
mer’s Burning Man festival in this week’s Features sec-
tion. If you’re wondering just what to rent for next
Monday’s eight-hour gorefest, refer to Kevin Welsh’s
horror-flick review on page 17.

Brian McLennon’s Sports section is chock-a-block
with updates from Douglas basketball, rugby, and a
great article on the NBA’s new dress code for all
“playas.”

So lock the doors and hide your dime-bags good
students of Douglas College, Halloween approaches,
there’s a pub night this Thursday, and my Hunter
Thompson costume has been located and donned.
With ether on my breath and lust in my heart, I present
to you this week’s Other Press.

—Colin Miley, Managing Editor

 

RICK OR TREAT BAG OF CONTENT

 

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