who's ready for holidays?

"We're kicking off our fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and select that most important of Christmas symbols."

You're probably more focused on your final assignments and exam prep to be even thinking about the fast-approaching (it's DECEMBER tomorrow!) holiday season - but this is just a friendly reminder that the Interrobang's special holiday issue will be out this Friday.
We've got holiday drink ideas, top 10 gifts for girls and guys to take some of the guesswork out of the stressful task of present-buying, and more.
We're also adding a little warm fuzziness to this year's issue with our 31 Days of Giving calendar. A bunch of local charities are included, as well as links to their sites.
We all know the current situation sucks, compounded with that annoying bus strike, but we still want to inspire you to think of extending a hand, some change or your time to some worthy causes.
We also have our People of the Year list - a look back on the people who've done something kickass in '09.

So, if you need a break from studying and stress - pick up our final issue of the year on Friday and all next week :)

Cheers!

new moon mania.

We almost forgot amongst the strikes and the beginning of holiday craziness...it's time for all Twi-hards to explode over the release of the next film in the Twilight saga, New Moon.

To say this movie will be big is a bit of an understatement. The pre-sales already broke records - several THOUSANDS of New Moon showtimes are sold out (mainly to buyers under 24 years old) and they've surpassed The Dark Knight and the Harry Potter franchise, and even Peter Jackson's legendary Lord of the Rings (we're just as surprised as you are).

The reviews from advanced screenings of the film say the obvious - the film isn't deep stuff, the acting is okay given the material they're given and dedicated (okay, obsessed) fans of the series will be getting exactly what they want (only less Robert Pattinson, but true fans already knew that because they've read the book 100 plus times).

We don't want to seem anti-Twilight - to each their own - but we're just warning those out there who might want to check it out, you might be a little confused and it might not be as entertaining for you as it will be for the hundreds of teenage girls sitting behind you.

However, for those of you who can't wait to get a piece of the action....we give you gratuitous pictures of the cast:

strikes away.

It looks like a strike's upon us...and it sucks.

How many of you are struggling to find rides, or getting up super early to walk to class?
How many are concerned about making it to exams, handing in projects on time?
Don't even want to THINK about what winter will be like if this strike lasts?

If you're looking to grab a ride from a fellow Fanshawe student, check out the FSU's Ride Board and see if anyone in your area is offering rides...there are a lot posted, so you might be able to score one and all you have to do is split gas costs.

http://www.fsu.ca/ride_board_listing.asp

In the meantime, if you've got beef with this whole strike debacle...tell us about it! We want to hear from you.

latest on the ltc.

If you read the London Free Press this morning, you would've seen that the London's mayor is getting involved in the situation - not taking sides, but simply impressing upon either side the importance of settling this because the strike ultimately does nothing but hurt the many, many people who rely on the bus.

So keep your eye on the web this weekend to check updates, if there are any, on the situation.

Here's the article we mentioned: http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2009/11/13/11730316-sun.html

And LTC's site for the latest news: http://www.ltconline.ca/

remembering a brave canadian.

(jessesjourney.com)

Last Friday, Jesse Davidson of Jesse's Journey passed away at 29 years old. Jesse was battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
He was instrumental in bringing awareness to the disease and inspired many through his cross-Ontario trek in 1995 that raised a million dollars for research.

He graduated Fanshawe in 2002 and became one of six Distinguished Alumni in 2006.

A private memorial service will be held for family today, and a public service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral at 472 Richmond St.

In lieu of flowers, family has asked that donations be made to Jesse's Journey at
www.jessesjourney.com or mail to PO Box 5099 London , Ontario N6A 4M8.

for the love of (awkward) families.

Since it's Friday, we'd like to give you a little treat.

Awkward Family Photos - slightly horrifying, hilarious and always awkward.

We've already perused about six pages of these gems, and we wanted to share them with you because you can't get any better than this on a Friday afternoon.

What is WRONG with that Easter Bunny?

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com

i wanna be a vj.

Kelly Peter, left, and Liz Trinnear

Cue "Eye of the Tiger." These two London ladies have come this far (top 8 out of 4000!) and have until the end of November to prove they have what it takes to be the next MuchMusic VJ.

MuchMusic is on the hunt for their next VJ.

And oddly enough, not one but two of its Top 8 finalists in the MuchMusic VJ 2.0 search are Londoners: Kelly Peter, a Fanshawe broadcast graduate and Liz Trinnear, of Western.

The two ladies are both clearly have what it takes to be the next face of the channel, and in the latest issue of the Interrobang, we talk to both about what makes them stand out from the other VJ hopefuls.

But there's one question that didn't make it into the paper - and frankly, it's an important deciding factor:

If you could compare your hosting personality to an ice cream flavour, what flavour would it be and why?

Liz: Peanut butter chocolate. The peanut butter - it's always a staple, you can always rely on it, and the chocolate adds a little extra sweetness, a little extra pizazz.

Kelly: Cotton candy - fun and colourful! It's never boring.

Insightful and delicious-sounding. Voters will have a lot of thinking to do.

Check out the rest of the interview in the latest issue of Fanshawe's Interrobang - out Friday!

If you want to vote for Kelly or Liz - here are their MuchMusic links:

Kelly: http://vj.muchmusic.com/kelly/

Liz: http://vj.muchmusic.com/liz/

2010 oscar hosts - double the pleasure.

(etonline)

Next year's Oscars award show will be returning to its roots of two hosts on the iconic evening.

Steve Martin and 30 Rock's Alec Baldwin have been announced as the MC's for Hollywood's biggest night.

The men responded in a statement:

"Martin said: 'I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.' Baldwin retorted with: 'I don’t play the banjo but I am thrilled to be hosting the Oscars -- it’s the opportunity of a lifetime.'"
(National Post)

Last year, Hugh Jackman's musical-filled night gave the Oscars a much-needed ratings boost - so it'll be interesting to see if these guys can bring the same results.