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ALGONQUIN TIMESSTUDENT OWNED AND OPERATED WWW.ALGONQUINCOLLEGE.COM/TIMES April 1, 2010

GAME DEVELOPMENT TAKES SHAPE

PAGES 16-17

By Robert Hiltz

hilt0022@algonquincollege.com

The Canadian SpaceAgency is coming to Al-gonquin, and parkingspaces on Woodroffecampus will disappear be-cause of it.

“We picked this loca-tion because of the closeproximity to the capital,as well as the great dealof space that [Algonquinhas] made available,” saiddirector Abe Rofulls.

The project will see thedisappearance of up to 90per cent of the campus’current available parking.

“Lots 8 through 14 willhave to be removed if there is any way we aregoing to t [a launch pad]on campus. We can’t havecars being melted in thename of space explora-tion,” said Joe King, park-ing overlord of the college.

That’s not all. Algon-quin will purchase thespace shuttle Endeavour

for an estimated $28.8million.

In order to pay for thespace craft, the collegewill release a series of commemorative platesfor a limited time price of $19.95.

Algonquin expects tobe able to sell well overthe necessary 1.5 millionunits in order to cover thecost of the shuttle.

In addition to a launchfacility, Algonquin willalso become the national

training centre for astro-nauts.

This will allow the col-lege to begin its longawaited space program.Students will be offeredthe opportunity to travelinto space.

“We are really lookingforward to using studentsas the next generation of astronauts,” said Rofulls.“Summer interns aremuch cheaper to put intoorbit,”

The space agency has

also planned to use theInternational Space Sta-tion as a commuter des-tination, a “space borneGrand Central station.”

Although city councilhas yet to come on board,

OC Transpo bus passesare planned to be accept-ed for select ights intoorbit, allowing studentsand citizens alike the op-portunity to see the Ride-au Canal from space.

Launches are slated tobegin April 1, 2013.

“We look forward towelcoming students intoouter space,” said Rofulls.“We hope they take theexperience with all thegravity it demands.”

See INFINITY pge 6

Ayu Wedarini dances in traditional Indonesian attire during the Celebra-

tion of Cultures, March 16 in the Marketplace cafeteria. Eleven perform-

ers were showcased from 25 different embassies during the all day

event. For more SEE PAGES 22-23.

Amber Young photo

CulTural CollISIoN

By Stephen Chang

chan0296@algonquincollege.com

A growing number of illegal activitiesat the college’s neighbouring public park have drawn the interest of the Ottawapolice.

Drug and alcohol use,noise complaints, recklessdriving, vandalism and oth-er youth-related matters,have been plaguing RyanFarm Park on ParkglenDrive just south of Algon-quin.

Police have been con-ducting a three phase op-eration; the rst was to seeif the complaints were le-

gitimate.The second is to raise awareness,through, Const. Abdulkadir Abdi said,issuing warnings as to the consequencesof their actions. And the third will be toenforce criminal charges should the ille-

gal activities continue.“I had to see if this community issue

is truly founded,” said Const. Abdi. “Forthree weeks at different times I havebeen doing static surveillance and footpatrols ... and this is an issue.”

Although not all perpetrators are Al-gonquin students, said Abdi, some of them are.

“It’s important for everyone to know that this is against the law and it canhave a big impact on future careersshould you have a criminal record,” saidConst. Abdi.

The park, which is out-side of Algonquin security’sjurisdiction, has left peoplewith a haven to do as they will. “[Algonquin security]does have ofcers patrolthrough the park and if they do come across some-one smoking [marijuana]or consuming alcohol they are cautioned and asked tostop,” said Brad Zanth, Al-

gonquin chief of security.However if they do not comply secu-rity ofcers can do no more than callthe Ottawa police, a problem Zanth saidthey have yet to face.

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Sch ifts ff: Woodroffe campus set to become launch

centre and Canadian Space Agency HQ

Pk dws

ie f cesidentsGrowing number of complaints comingfrom Ryan Farm

“It’s important for

everyone to know that

this is against the law

and it can have a big

impact on future ca-

reers should you have

a criminal record.”

Const. Abdulkadir Abdi

Ottawa police

“We can’t have cars

being melted in the

name of space explo-

ration”

Joe KingParking overlord

SALSA DANCING CHAMPIONS

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