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Security may get pepper

spray

Audit and Compliance

Committee to review proposal during its

November 3 meeting

RYAN STEWART

LIBERAL LOSS - Liberal candidate

Andrew Telegdi lost to Conserva- JEREMY TREMBLAY

tive Peter Braid last week. NEWS EDITOR

This Friday, the Wilfrid Lau- rier University Students' Union (WLUSU) Board of Directors Election will be (BOD) given a presenta- tion by Chris Hancocks, opera- tions manager of Special Con- recount stable Services (SCS), about special constables carrying pep- per spray.

The service hopes that the for KW move will get the Students' RYAN STEWART

the Union to endorse plan. - KNOCKOUT Laurier's favourite adult hypnotist Tony Lee wants to take up cage-fighting as a career.

"As of right now there is no of- ficial statement from the board," Telegdi lost to Braid by said BOD Chair Asif Bacchus. "The decision is scheduled to just 48 votes, meaning be made this Friday. The board

as three 'trancer has, the always, options: Tony a recount is mandatory endorse it, not endorse it or is- sue a neutral statement."

motions The to bring pep-

to constables his debaucherous madness REBECCA VASLUIANU per spray special Cage-fighting hypnotist Tony Lee brought to NEWS EDITOR are already going through ad- ministrative channels, thus the the Turret last Thursday and put Laurier under his XXX trance once again WLUSU board's decision has no A vote validation performed on Fri- binding power. day morning confirmed that there

Lee takes mid-life Lee The idea was okayed on Octo- DANIEL JOSEPH real." special care to crisis, decided to will be a mandatory recount in the

A&E EDITOR ber 15 by the President's Group, note, "it wasn't anything too bad!" do something about his growing Kitchener-Waterloo riding. which has sent it to the univer- After this discovery, Lee began waistline and extra time. Election results last Tuesday left

Board Audit host local shows the - Braid sity's of Governors' Last Thursday night saw thereturn to at restau- Lee started drinking maybe a winner Peter from the Con-

and - - bit Compliance committee. of a Laurier favourite and an A- rant he managed a Hard Rock too much sometimes. "I was servative party 73 votes ahead of

Should the committee find Team tradition. Cafe - and decided to do a show consuming from like 12 to 18 contender Andrew Telegdi from

when it thatwould make him of the proposal acceptable Tony Lee, the XXX Hypno- laugh. ounces tequila a night," he said. the Liberal party; however, after the

November motion tist who has been In the it Lee has "And then when ham- meets on 3, a travelling process seems, you're vote validation, Braid now leads by will be put forward to the Board around the world for nearly a produced a show that encour- mered you wanna go eat. Then 48, a difference attributed to two

of - of their I waist and of Governors whose subsequent quarter a decade with his ages anybody regardless got a thirty-six-inch data-entry errors. meeting takes place on Novem- uniquely adult brand of hypno- background - to join in the fun. 1 was doughy. People who were The Elections Canada website

ber "I when 20. tism, hit the Turret Nightclub for like making people laugh. onstage hypnotized were states that "a judicial recount must

univer- It Following approval by an evening of sexy mind tricks. doesn't matter what age you always commenting on how take place if the differencebetween

his - that will multicultures. I'm fat and the of for sity governance, an application Lee began journey one are. You see getting everything." number votes cast the

individual will have to be made to the Wa- has resulted in over 5,000 shows Every type of that has Lee met some members of the candidate with the most votes and

terloo Police Service and 160 Universities visited - 22 alternative sexual circuit while work- the number of for Regional preferences. cage-fighting votes cast any

Board add You name it. with other is (WRPS) to pepper years ago. Everybody enjoying ing an Olympic wrestling candidate less than one

- kind of spray as an acceptable level of Back then, Lee thought much one entertainmentfor an coach, and decided to maybe one-thousandth (1/1000) of the

force - hour Lee. in it to the agreement between like the rest of us that hypnotism or two. It's great," said dabble a bit himself. votes cast."

SCS and "a crock of shit." In addition to the after for the In the WRPS. was a being go-to Now, training past the Kitchener-Waterloo re-

he for XXX Lee also and 40 Lee Following approval at that That being said, as always guy hypnotism, year losing pounds, gion, 60,558 valid votes were cast,

the in his he discovered to find time for thinks he's to the the difference level, change must go on to notes shows, manages many ready fight at making 48-vote

the his talent while it with other He ac- constructed at the Six small merit provincial ministry respon- mocking pursuits. manages newly arena enough to an obliga-

sible for has a love for Brantford. police services. his girlfriend at the time. tors, photography Nations reserve in tory recount.

she fell he and now on into When over was very plans getting

I made her do shocked, "but then cage fighting.

SEE and I knew it was After a self-described SEE SECURITY, PAGE 4 some things ... hitting LEE, BACK COVER SEE RECOUNT, PAGE 3 News 2 WEDNESDAYOCTOBER22,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

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The staffof The Cord shall uphold all commonly held ethical "We figured KW should be rep- who was upset more," she suggested. conventions of journalism. When an error of omission or of

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to stress well and is just to create to be that are "At the football game a made Laurier its last stop When statements are made that are critical of an individual,or secondly good public places actually

those affectedthe to an organization, we shall give opportunity some war came over and was the students have to cre- at the earliest time around the parts of the and that soldier potential reply possible. high visibility military pretty

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VOCAL CORD Environmental "is Laurier doing enough sustainability

the environment?" to help forum held open on campus

For first time, conscious Laurier groups are cooperating; a panel discussion took place last Thursday

MADHAVI GANJU including a mandatory course

STAFF WRITER enforced to educate students on

sustainability and implementing

On Thursday October 16, the a consumption-awareness and

Campus Environmental Coalition change campaign. Afterwards,

(CEC) gathered for its first Open participants spoke about sustain-

"I know that during 0-Week there was Forum, where those interested ability as a beneficial goal for the

what do- a presentation on people are in environmental sustainability university's future success. ing to help." were free to join a discussion tak- "A university recycles students

ing place in the Senate and Board so much, we have thousands of

- Shannon Vassallo Chambers at approximately 12:30 people going through, you start at

economics the later moved the a these First-year p.m.; event to university, you put people

Grad Pub. into a community afterwards so

The CEC is a collective of differ- we should be the ones to take the

first it ent groups at Laurier, including step as just keeps on hap-

the EcoHawks, Laurier Students pening," said Jenny Snider, the

Public Interest Research Group executive of external communica-

(LSPIRG), Anti War at Laurier tions for EcoHawks.

(AW@L), the GeoHawks, Social "The overall idea is that we all

Inc., the WLU Farm Market and feel and we're getting a sense that

Laurier Campus Greens. most students feel that the univer-

Representatives from these sity shouldbe a more environmen-

Forum than the "We have garbage outlets everywhere, groups were present at the tally progressive place and later Michael around We should were joined by community ... and plenty of places to put debris." Imort, associate professor in the be trying to lead the community

in that is -James Kuepher department of geography and en- a forward-looking way, vironmental studies. for Second-year arts good everybody.

The meeting began with a dis- "It's good for students because

cussion of the positive and nega- we have a better on-campus en-

tive environmental practices at vironment, good for the planet,

Laurier. good for the university for both PR

While those in attendance com- reasons and just as an institution

and it's for the mended Laurier for some of its good city, so every-

LAURA TOMKINS environmentally friendly policies, one wins from being a bit more

ALLIES IN - Environmental Coalition of like- such the of said ACTION Campus (CEC) as presence recycling forward-looking," Josh Smyth, its minded groups will meet with President Blouw to present ideas bins, the lack of pro-environment a director of the LSPIRG board.

policies was also stressed. Many suggested that being sus-

that Methods through which the tainable would attract more stu- environmental goals are enforced tober 29 to discuss issues were

dents and would be much and have a sustain- raised at the Forum. campus could become more green more to hopefully

then One office." this the first event "I'm not aware of it." were brainstormed. economically efficient. The CEC ability Although was

kind the discussed the also that the fee Luke a Master's stu- of its held the co- such solution was suggested green Stewart, by CEC,

- Nicole Grbic introduction of organic food in the be increased for each individual. dent and member of the Gradu- alition expects more of this sort to

the First-year business dining hall. Although the amount would ate Students' Association (GSA) occur in near future.

members mean a small increase for students at "We are to Later, group went cost stu- representing large collectively hoping

the around in a circle presenting their dents, it would provide more re- explained the priorities CEC take all the information gathered

various the the and formulate own ideas for sustainability. sources for environmental has at moment: energy use; throughout year

There waste it into some sort of that we were many opinions on campus groups. management; green space; report

of the carbon administra- can the students as well the subject, but most felt that a A major topic concern at emissions; provide as

and more sustainable environment event was that Laurier is already tion and policy; budget; students faculty the administration to

behind environmental efforts and and what we think environ- would be one in which car usage in its consumption; faculty capitulate

by faculty and students would be compared to other schools. staff; WLUSU and their food ser- mental sustainability means on

Laurier's it's reduced, along with lower levels of Smyth explained that "the basic vices; consumer products and campus so on record,"

and better idea is to haveboth some said Stewart. consumer goods waste stringent transportation.

the univer- The CEC is also with management. and binding policy at meeting See PAGE 18 for editorial reaction this have the EcoHawks and lots of to story "Yes, we WTU Max Specific ideas were also raised, sity level, to make sure that our president Blouw on Oc- recycling."

- Katie Reeves Second-year geography CRO to apply for judicial recount

- FROM RECOUNT, COVER Justice in the region has four days or Court of Justice," said John Ein- col where officials asked for photo

the to start recount; as a result, the right, spokesperson for Elections identification before individuals

before While nothing has been publicly count should begin next Canada. were allowed to vote.

Elec- Peter a member of "This is the first election in announced yet, according to Tuesday. Hughes, very

Su- tions Canada the Chief Returning Representatives from the Telegdi's campaign team, com- which they changed the identifica-

Officer (CRO) of the region Henry perior Court of Justice in Kitch- mented on the promise of a tion rules," said Hughes.

and Schmidt is obligated to call for a ju- ener Elections Canada told recount. "The enforcement of these rules

business The that have "We're that dicial recount within four Cord, however, they unhappy we have to are all pretty new to people and it

"Today I noticed we have notification that in biodegradable days of the vote validation which received no the be involved a recount because was a pretty rushed election, so we containers in the cafeteria." the CRO has forth an we were kind of for knew occurred on Friday, meaning put application hoping a win, therewere some issues. How

for a but we're deadlinewas reached today. recount. no, pleased that there's a did thataffect the outcome? I have

■ Mike Lakusika "I don't have date but I Schmidt, in an interview with a yet, recount," he explained. no idea," he added.

First-year English confirmed can tell that it is a re- While did not TheRecord on Monday, you judicial Hughes specifical- Kitchener-Waterloo is one of

the count that is to be name factors that have in that an application to judge going happen- ly any may two regions Canada where a

forward this because the spread of the votes contributed to would be sent "early ing Telegdi's upset, he mandatory recount will take place,

between the candidates was noted that week." 48 there was a significant the other being Vancouver South Compiled by JenniferRae, is filed, votes... recount will con- amount Once the application [the be] of confusion at the polls where the two leading candidates photos Mara Silvestri by ducted from Court of by a judge the this due a in the judge at the Superior Superi- year to change proto- are separated by 33 votes. 4 News WEDNESDAYOCTOBER22,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

WLUSU asked

for endorsement

Decision belongs to WLU's Board of Governors

dent made the FROM SECURITY, COVER security decision to

monitorother universities whohad

been If final is the use of approval given, special just approved pep-

constables would need training on per spray.

the of before be- This the of use pepper spray July, office the VP: Fi-

allowed it. that ing to carry nance requested a consultant

been be hired to "It's a consideration for a prepare a report exam-

number of years," explained VP: ining situations dealtwith by SCS.

that It Finance Jim Butler, adding se- also addressed questions ex-

rious attention was to allow- the of given amining safety pepper spray

ing special constables to carry pep- and other locations where it is in

incident in per spray following an use.

which two constables were "In mind the special my right now, is-

assaulted. sue ofwhether or not it will happen

At about 5:20 in the morning on had already been settled. It's being

September 22, 2006, Clayton Vokey taken through administrative chan-

RYAN STEWART and it should Jennifer Laurie responded to a nels, as be," said Bacchus,

ELECTION DISSECTION - Political Science profs reflect on Conservative minority and Dion's performance. for from call help a custodian at 232 adding that he hopes student con-

will address when King Street North, which was the cern SCS would

and Career Services build- deem it Co-Op appropriate to use pepper

ing at the time. spray. discuss Aviolent struggle resulted. Vokey "Obviously they're not going to and be able definitive Experts was choked lost consciousness, to give a answer, and both constables were repeat- but I think that's the level of com-

edly punched. munication they need with stu-

Two 27 dents. Not do men, one aged and the simply 'Hey, you sup-

other 28, were charged with as- port us pepper-spraying you?'"

federal election sault, and forcible Campus at the University assaulting police police

entry after WRPS officers respond- ofWindsor, Western, Brock and the

ed call One of the of to a for backup. University Guelph are among

additional for men faced an charge those allowed to carry pepper

Laurier how Conservatives attained another consecutive The of Waterloo's professors analyze choking. spray. University

Rod direc- According to Curran, campus police were recently ap-

and what the Liberals need to do to time inci- it minority government, regain power tor of SCS, at the of that proved to carry as well.

DAN the of Montreal POLISCHUCK er than other important issues such University during

WEB EDITOR the of for in about Studies at as the environment. strongest periods support Interested learning more Graduate Guelph? fe»r#iiialuni Leoni then went on to discuss Quebec separatism, Kay thought "it

Laurier's political experts gathered his second point: the fact that the was evident... thatDion somewhat

chose release lives in when it to provide post-election insight on Conservatives not to a bubble" comes CHANGING LIVES H~J /Mfif^YfjTB B October 15, the or discuss their specific to knowing what issues really mat- Wednesday, day policies LIFE

and the Con- in the and tered after Stephen Harper regards to economy to voters.

other servatives were elected as Canada's crucial issues, which he be- "This election was more about

than minority government. lieves caused their numbers to Stephane Dion losing the

said A five-person panel consisting of move further away from a majority Conservatives winning," Kay,

that "the Liberals made Laurierpolitical science professors government. adding

Andrea Perella, Barry Kay, Geoffrey such a bad mis-

in Stevens and Rob Leoni as well as "If Stephen Harper couldn't judgement se-

Laura Stevenson from the Univer- lecting Stephane WIN A MAJORITY AGAINST THIS KIND Western Ontario discussed Dion for this sity of po-

results of the election at the Paul OF ALTERNATIVECANDIDATE THEN sition. He is truly

Martin Centre. an inappropriate Stephen Harper is never going to for Starting off the presentation en- person political WIN A titled "The Good the Bad and the MAJORITY." leadership."

Panel then Ugly: A on the 2008 Canadian Kay went

Federal Election," Perella shed light - Barry Kay, political science professor on to state that the

data little on some preliminary from lo- victory proved

of the cal results. strength for

Conservatives. Perella then discussed the pref- the

that the Conser- "If couldn't win erential ballotvoting system, which He pointed out Stephen Harper

this kind of alter- was heavily favoured by Kitchener- vatives "started to lose momentum a majority against

then Waterloo Liberal candidateAndrew at precisely the time they started nate candidate Stephen Harp-

Telegdi. talking about policy," which inevi- er is never going to win a majority,"

admission he remarked. A preferential ballot system, ex- tably led to their of a de-

plained Perella, would have voters layed platform announcement. While he contended that Dion

how "came off much like in rank the political parties in their or- Last, he pointed out cam- very a goof

der of preference and then have the paign slogans shifted for all the this campaign," Kay pointed out

reflect the finan- that for Dion was ability to vote for a local candidate parties to current public support

wish. cial crisis, less in Quebec than it from any party they obviously benefitting surprisingly Choose from over 85 graduate programs with their was the rest of Canada. Taking local and federal data the Conservatives most throughout Work with faculty who have received $100 million in external "Time for A from the 2006 election and of a poignant conclusion came apply- promise Certainty." financial support

de- fromthe words of Steven- ing preferential voting information, Then Kay went on to give a professor Conduct research in world-class facilities

Perella show that the tailed son, who stated that "the Liberals was able to commentary explaining Live in one of Canada's best cities (Money Sense Magazine 2007)

he the character of still have the to take the awards results would have been a Liberal "wasn't sure potential Graduate studies can be fully financed by scholarships,

him the role of the 'national and other majority. Stephane Dion [made] being governing funding

to income best to the leader of [of Canada]'" because, sitting Master's or Doctoral graduates can earn up 50% more Following was Leoni, who high- candidate be party

than with a Bachelor's the middle-left of the graduates degree lighted three main factors leading Canada." in political

While he to to to the election's results. was quick applaud spectrum, they appeal enough

that their www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies Dion's work as a and his vot- First was the focus of the cam- professor people once-strong

.v views while at base willreturn. paign period on the economy rath- federalist teaching ing NEWS Wednesday october 22,2008 5 The Cord Weekly ■

CordWeekly.com BOD takes steps to review hiring and environmental sustainability

executive limitations environ- REBECCA VASLUIANU hiring practices. on doing enough.

how the executive limita- NEWS EDITOR While Carpenter raised the mo- mental sustainability, mainly "[Before],

tion Colin Le tion and will serve as committee the board will hold the president on [President Fevre] • Complete 30-Hour Seminars he that his involve- accountable to specific goals rather was that he shall not operate with- At the Wilfrid Laurier University chair, explains • Convenient Weekend Schedule than broad out an environmental sustainabil- Students' Union (WLUSU) Board of ment in the matter is strictly due to one one.

student The old dictated that the plan," said Carpenter. • Proven Test-Taking Strategies Directors (BOD) meeting on Octo- concerns. policy ity

for en- "It leaves all the Instructors raised direc- "I volunteered to start the hir- was responsible interpretation • Course ber 10, two motions by president Experienced envi- that WLUSU "minimizes its to Colin so he can say 'my were committee basically through suring Materials tor Griffin Carpenter passed; ing • Comprehensive Study

with students who environmental ronmental sustainability plan is the decisions concerned issues of conversations impact." • Simulated Practice Exams result of I coffee and so concerns to me however, as a Car- recycle my cups' WLUSU hiring practices and envi- expressed about Now, • Limited Class Size the environmen- when we get a monitoring report ronmental sustainability. general hiring practices," explained penter's motion,

• Free to Repeat Policy tal will include the follow- saying that we basically have ac- Carpenter's first motion was to Carpenter. impact Available that it's reasonable because he • Personal Review "I felt that the board is the spheres: consumer products cept Tutoring create a Hiring Practices rep- ing

set broad explained voice for students with a focus on food, drink that criteria," • Thousands of Satisfied Students Committee to address student con- resentative so paper,

and if this is their concern and clothing, recycling waste Carpenter. cerns with WLUSU's current system legitimate the criteria are it's mine I feel I have an use, water Now, however, of volunteerappointment. even if not management, energy both Le voice and travel and investments. more specific, holding The committee will render its obligation to speak their use,

and all of WLUSU more review According to Carpenter, the Fevre first report on November 28, which management practices." accountable. motion dur- will areas" will include several executive limi- The other passed change help "highlight

the board dealt with to the board where WLUSU is not tations dealing specifically with ing meeting

CANADA IN BRIEF

Brandon strike ends Dion resigns as leader

— This BRANDON, MB — The Brandon OTTAWA past Monday,

announced his re- University Faculty Association Stephane Dion

as Liberal leader. (BUFA) signed an agreement with signation Party

result the university administration on It was the worst in terms

the in Wednesday, October 15 after a 16- of popular vote for party

than The Liberal day strike. more 100 years.

the election. Although faculty members and party took 76 seats in

the Liberals held 95. the board of governors have not Going in,

Dion's included a yet ratified the agreement, classes campaign

curb will resume on Friday. carbontax designed to green-

At house emissions. His an open forum, faculty sug- gas platform

fall well recieved. gested to students that the was not

been mistake to term would end on the same date "It has a go

if the ahead with the Green Shift be- as the other universities, as

to ex- strike never happened. cause we are not equipped

Students have been told that as- plain what it was," Dion explained

interviewwith The Globeand signments that were due during in an

in the strike are to be handed for Mail.

evaluation and tests will be made Dion's leadership officially ends

class time. in when the Liberal Party will up during regular May,

Stephen Montague, president hold its leadership convention.

of the Students' Union at Bran- Bob Rae, who was a rival for

it don, acknowledged that students Dion's leadership, said that is

that for- might find themselves stuck with a important the party move

the heavier-than-expected workload. ward and better party rather

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Solving world hunger with ACUNS

World Dr. Horton took the opportunity to describe her solution for malnutrition to WLU students lastThursday, on Food Day

CURTIS MATLOCK for zinc therapeutic supplements

CORD INTERNATIONAL - reducing mortalities due to afflic-

tions such as diarrhea.

Dr. Sue Horton's solution to mal- Second, micronutrient fortifica-

nutrition could provide 80 percent tions counter iron and iodine de-

the of malnourished children with life- ficiency with methods such as

saving vitamins and minerals for iodization of salt.

biofortification endorses just 600 milliondollars a year. Third,

Laurier economics professor and the breeding of plants rich in Vita-

former VP: Academic Horton de- minA such as sweet potato and the

tailed her renownedmicronutrient enrichment of rice with zinc and

solution to world hunger and mal- iron.

directed nutrition on World Food Day, last Fourth, deworming is

Thursday. at school children. The medication

In May, the Copenhagen Con- and treatment for this common

which is cents sensus, a centre in Denmark infection 50 per year per

prioritizes economic solutions to child.

global problems ranked Dr. Hor- Fifth, nutrition education pro-

and ton's solution to hunger and mal- motes proper breastfeeding

solutions home nutrition, first amongst to gardens.

nine other world challenges such These measures strengthen im-

and assist as global warming and disease. munity, prevent disease

and NGO Horton's solution "has immedi- government agencies ef-

forts. most to ate and important consequences However, appealing

the for improving the well-being of economists is cost-benefit.

around the world - "The valueof thebenefits is poor people large,

in economic and hu- that's why it should be our number both terms

Hundredsof thousands one priority," said Nobel Laureate man terms.

member lives would be saved Douglas C. North, a of of children's

these low-cost interventions," the expert panel that ranked Hor- by

said Horton. ton's solution as first. The panel is

Vitamin A comprised of seven other econo- Providing capsules

and of zinc mists, four of whom are also Nobel a course supplements

Laureates. to 80 percent of the 140 million un- NICK LACHANCE The solution recognizes 140 mil- dernourished children would cost Asia. HORTON HELPS - The five-part solution is mainly directed towards sub-Saharan Africa and Southern

- with lion malnourished children world- 600 million dollars per year

wide and Vitamin a benefit of one billion dollars proposes A, zinc, per "I in the in 26 as well made for the dium, was at iron and iodine supplements/forti- year. newspapers countries, mately people's good. right place

time... tend televisionnetworks such as "I swallowed initial distaste the academics to fications as the most cost-effective According to the Copenhagen as CNN, my right

because I felt the would in small areas and I in focus sub- "In effect this means and is as a outcome specialize hap- response two areas: Consensus, especially well-regarded

toward the United draw media attention to deal with the economics of Saharan Africa andSouthernAsia. that each dollar spent on this pro- foremost step important pen

micronutrients." Hor- benefits the form Nations' first Millennium Goal - to to these issues," said Horton to the During Wednesday's lecture, gram creates (in

crowd. ton structured her solution in five of better health, fewer deaths, in- end poverty and hunger by 2015.

worth Horton the tension When about her - With Exchange Morning categories: creased future earnings, etc) expressed questioned files from

she economic initiation into the Post. First, micronutrientsupplements more than 17 dollars." felt over making as- Copenhagen

Horton's solution has received about human but Consensus Dr. Horton allot 20 cents per child per year for sumptions life, process,

media from feels that these decisions are ulti- from the Vitamin A capsules and one dollar massive coverage 28 responded humbly po-

the tourism "We must save po- Orrego.

such Chile's dams tential and force the system to Canadian companies as

Preventing in of Brookfield Asset change course terms energy Management,

Ca- development," Orrego stated. "Can- along with the support of the

Plan Investment ada is seen as an environmentally nadian Pension

the of his home conscious country. Why are Cana- Board, are involved in building Activist expresses the need to preserve the beauty country dian companies involvedwith such destructive transmission lines.

environmentally destructive plans? Alex Latta, a global studies pro-

for realize what at stake fessor who the visit SHAGUN RANDHAWA decided to become actively in- There had been plans to build People must is organized

"I think that this is- STAFF WRITER de six dams on the Biobi'o here." Orrego, said, volved with Grupo Action por mega hydro Canadian River without consortium named sue struck a chord with el Biobfo (GABB), an activist group itself, any consider- Currently, a that Chile's natural ation to environmental concerns. owned Chile's two environmentalists, knowing On Wednesday, October 15, Juan that aims to protect HidroAysen, by be- wood and our future dollars are the of The had to pulp producers, pension Pablo Orrego opened eyes beauty. proposal belonged biggest is who their wa- the Matte and the invested in a that in the room as he From 1973 to 1990, Chile was Endesa-Chile, sold Group Angelini ing company everyone spoke of the region to words about under within ter rights to Endesa-Spain in 1997. and also by two Europe's opening up Patagonia quiet but passionate dictatorship and, group,

the Enel Chile: nation this time a constitution was In spite of campaign set up companies, hydroelectric exploitation." his home country, a frame, by biggest utility

able to from and Acciona from is movements formed to natural resourc- GABB, Endesa-Spain was Italy Spain, Orrego making in crisis, yet also a country heralded privatize dams the towards environmental the ranks the de- calls this the "check- build the first dam, in 1997 is to two on achieving to soon to join of es. Orrego Pangue, hoping put with than and that and the second, Ralco, in 2004. Pascua and Baker rivers. The com- for Patagonia, more veloped world. The environmental mate to democracy," says peace dam-cre- his ac- about the this 1980 constitution However, due to the GABB cam- panies hope that these 45 organizations supporting activist spoke volumes "empow- CD is also in and and Ralco were the ated reservoirs will elec- tivist A produc- beauty of Chile's Patagonia region, ers corporations disempow- paign, Pangue generate group.

dams for Chile's cities and tion with ten musical groups sup- ers as natural resource two of the projected six tricity largest which is now threatened by hydro- people," only the who composed to be built. mining porting cause, electric projects. rights are handed over to corporate growing industry. about the fight to Orrego insists that instead of However, these dams require and sang songs Orrego had been working as an companies. If individuals want about the natural resources Pa- miles of transmission lines, save environmental activist since 1990, Orrego spoke fervently using up 1,500 Patagonia.

the to save Patago- investors to has to offer, Chile must in- which would prompt one of the to help in fight starting his trek for change when how profit proposed tagonia write cuts to dam most of the rivers in crease through ecotourism. world's longest clear through nia, Orrego urges everyone he was invited on an expedition to major growth and letters to their parties Chile for the of The Biobi'o River, for example, is a ancient temperate forests. These political Chile by an ESPN TV rafting crew. Patagonia, purpose stakeholders river and dams will be to who are to popular for rafting kaya- displacing families, companies He quickly realized that the mega- using electricity provide power transmission it Chile forests and in the building of the new and alumi- king but, by damming up, destroying spoiling dams being built there would flood for gold, copper

the millions of tourists tourism as well as endan- lines and mega-dams. num therefore risks losing critically the lands of more than 100 indig- mines, accelerating animal the this river attracts. gering many species, says enous families. Since then, Orrego global economy. Weekly ■ International The Cord Wednesdayoctober 22,2008 9

Iraqi issues

surface

MICHELLE ATTARD

LAMANI AT LAURIER - The special representative hoped to understand Iraqis on a more personal level by living in the Red Zone. He lectured on politics, religion and terrorism in Iraq.

ALISON SCHOFIELD hands of the Ask the nis and all have tionis country. army. Security Kurds militias, but to scare people and tell them

STAFF WRITER Lamani in the 'I spoke primarily about Council to give you a strong man- that the 14 ethnic minorities am going tobe the one to protect

his time spent living in the Red date with an objective to help the country have none. "Churches can- you.'"

Last Wednesday, Iraq was de- Zone in Iraq. Iraqi people." not be mixed with politics; when it In his last remarks, Lamani

His the mixes Sir Winston scribed as a "very rich country" by objective was to listen to This was something that was with politics it creates prob- quoted Churchill, say-

Dr. MokhtarLamani, in terms of its Iraqi people to better understand missing from Annan's offer. "Some- lems," Lamaniexplained. "They be- ing, '"Before doing the right thing, I

investment times the absolute Americans culture and potential. the problem from all sides. you need to have the courage lieve they have truth learned that have to do

the "I wantedall to have access to about all the which However, deep-rooted security Iraqis resign." even though they are talking wrong things first,"' to

the Lamani problems within country were to me," stated, regarding Lamani describes the people he tolerance." Lamani added in his own words, "I

the of the from the his choice live Green into have that is the subject evening to outside the spoke to as divided four groups: "All actors their own agen- am afraid this case with

Zone. their mouth of someone who has seen ("Safe") "My references are politicians, religious leaders, politi- das. America had own agenda Iraq."

the devastation first-hand. the Head of State min- cal leaders it Lamani Lamani not or any and civil society. and was a failure," stated, has several credits to his

The Global Studies Club kicked references ister; my are the people "You cannot talk to warlords - commenting on the evolving ob- name, including special represen-

off their lecture series on global jus- there." they are not tired of making war," jectives of the US involvement from tative to Iraq from the Organization tice Wednesday evening, with a lec- Lamani was approached by Lamani stated. "Thechaos is already "fighting terrorism" to "promoting of the Islamic Conference, former

former ture from Lamani, who has been a United Nations Secretary there, this is a fact... if we would like morality" to "spreading democra- directorof the ArabLeague of States

for in Annan passionate agent peace Iraq. General Kofi to spearhead a to build a better world we should cy." "Democracy," he said, "is based and ambassador and permanent

Lamani in- mission in which was able to provide Iraq. negotiate with all parties." on justice and education, observer to the United Nations. sights from his first-hand experi- "Unfortunately the UN went Lamani expressed great concern was not the case." He is now a senior fellow at the

work the Lamani minorities US Centre Gover- ence trying to through se- there without a mandate," for the religious in Iraq. Lamani spoke of politics, say- for International

issues of the conflict-ridden is in the He thatthe Sun- "The elec- Waterloo. curity explained. "Everything pointed out Shiites, ing, easiest way to win an nance Innovation in

Laurier Actionremedies feelings ofinability International

Events & Services Prof. Davidson-Harden tries to motivate students to address global violence instead of feeling helpless

October 31:1-2 p.m. ALANNA WALLACE interaction leave students feeling helpless. eluded a healthy with focused strategies or emotion-fo- Canadian Experience Class Program STAFF WRITER "I owe this the students my interest in topic thirty-some attending. cused strategies.

to time here my [at Laurier]," said Participants seemed to echo his The former is a more positive November 2,9,16,23,30:7 p.m. The Global Studies Club invited He how- Davidson-Harden. added, concerns, as some expressed a feel- action-based method as well as

Movie Laurier Da- of Night former professor Adam ever, "education goes beyond the ing helplessness regarding di- a catalyst for change, and the lat-

vidson-Harden address class- classroom informs to a and all of our verse global issues for which they ter detrimental to the progression

of room students last Friday night experience." wanted remedies, including the and resolution of global issues of November 6:1-2 p.m.

a He of how commodification of regarding global conflict, subject spoke many global water, child conflict. How to apply for an off-campus work he his at Wilfrid Laurier studies students feel and He spent years uninspired soldiering, malnutrition the continuously expressed the permit He is now a at the curriculum face in the of idea that teaching. professor by they proliferation arms. enlightenment can hap-

and a Social and how Queen's University, classroom, dejected uni- "Dealing with reactions of help- pen through action, and not just in

November 18:1-2 Sciences and Humanities Research students can feel lessness and overwhelmed the classroom. "Will p.m. versity regarding feeling [we] be para-

issues. is serious information Council (SSHRC) post-doctoral the magnitude of global a priority for higher edu- lyzed, or will [we] in Working on-campus: an engage prax-

fellow. cation and, ex- is?" he asked his audience. session for international students by

The of Davidson-Hard- tension, for citizen- Davidson-Harden addressed the subject "I CHALLENGE YOU TO CONCEIVE OF

en's was speech global violence, ship," he said. current time of global economic November 28: WAYS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER and helplessness engagement, However, this struggle by saying "it is time to re-

Toronto vs. Atlanta Hawks Raptors which is the of a premise compo- PLACE, BECAUSE IT CAN BE DONE." helplessness was analyze and change." He advocated

sition he wrote while at addressed Da- working by strongly for education outside a

Laurier. December vidson-Harden as formal in- 1:1:30-2:30p.m. setting, encouraging

- Adam former WLU Speaking in the Bricker Academ- Davidson-Harden, he action as volvement not only internationally Temporary Resident Visa gave discussion ic Building, he titled his professor a remedy for such but also locally.

on as "Between citizen Davidson- To finalize Friday night feelings. his arguments and in- December 2:6:30 p.m. and Toward a criti- paralysis praxis: Harden says as an spire his audience, Davidson-Hard- Year-end party for "Often, feel overwhelmed cal pedagogy confronting global people educator he feels responsible for en finished by saying "I challenge

the title of the violence," which is also a by subject matter itself," he stat- his students. to conceive of motivating you ways to make the

article he is this ed. trends make feel For journal publishing "Disturbing us He discussed the of a more information and events, psychology world better place, because it can

uncomfortable about in year. our place feeling helpless regarding global be done." contact Bojena Kelmendi at bkelmendi@ He addressed the negative na- the world." violence, saying each individual wlu.ca or stop by the LINT office. ture of issue classes The lecture was relaxed and in- in multitude many global copes a of ways, nor-

the and how they have capacity to formal, as Davidson-Harden in- mally distributed into problem- 10 Sports WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 22,2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY

Laurier lacrosse remains undefeated

The team finishes with a second season perfect 12-0 record for year in a row

RAYMOND GIU On Saturday, the Hawks hosted ing the pressure on the McMaster

STAFF WRITER the McGill and all Martlets, dominat- defence game long.

ed from finish. led start to The pressure to some great

Laurier The Wilfrid Golden Hawks With characteristically tough de- playmaking by the Hawks, as thir- women's lacrosse team completed fence and efficientoffensive execu- teen Hawks benefitted by scoring a

yet another great regular season tion, they continued to build on a goal.

last weekend with victories the attack Gerrie over strong start by taking game 18- Fourth-year Kirsten

McGill and McMaster by a com- 1. Ten differentHawks scored in the had three goals on the game, while

bined of score 37-2. game, with veteran attack Heather Fox, Laura Juha, Amy Fincham and

The finished two victories off the McHardy leading the way with Emma Pink all chipped inwith two.

second consecutive unbeaten sea- four goals, winger Megan Fox with The strong weekend looks to be a

for the son Hawks. They finished three, while second-year Braedyn precedent for the team to continue

with a 12-0 perfect record, culmi- O'Rahilly led the team in points to perform while they go into next

nating in 199 goals for and only 56 with seven. weekend's championship.

goals against defeating opponents The Hawks continued their solid The Hawks willheadintotheplay-

of 11.8 offs host the by an average goals and al- play the next day as they picked as of championship

lowing only 4.8 goals per game. apart the McMaster Marauders by games and the number-one seed,

"Our defence has been impor- an overwhelming score of 19-1. while striving to achieve their sixth

tant all season," said Head Coach At the start, Laurier was able to consecutive OUA championship.

Lynn Orth. take advantage of the holes in the The team will begin playoff ac-

"We would like to keep working Marauder defence as they weaved tion on Saturday evening as they

defence. I think it is their of scores. take on the Toronto Blues on our impor- way to a couple early Varsity LAURA TOMKINS

in The defensive led for the in the - Kirsten Gerrie beat McGill Martlet tant to keep our defence strong strong play to a opportunity to play HOT SHOT attempts to a opponent.

order to be successful." very balanced scoring attack, keep- OUA finals on Saturday.

Knox shuts out Lancers for victory GOLDEN HAWK UPDATE

Week of

October 20 - 26, 2008

RECENT SCORES

10.19.08

M Rugby 14 - Windsor 0

M Soccer 2 - Western 1

W Soccer 4 - Western 0

W Lacrosse 19 - McMaster 1 W Hockey 5- Windsor0

W Basketball 43 - UQAM 66

M Volleyball 1 - UNB 3

M Football to - Yorklfe, M Soccer 4 -fWindsor 1

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M HcMljeyj - Western 4

W Basketball 61 - Waterloo 56

M Volleyball 3 - York 0 M Basketball 70 -JQalhousie 75

M 2

Ryerson 3

"M - UNB 2

Cambrian

96^ 78 - Laurentian jfesOMINGHOME GAMES

Soccer vs Waterloo

■Wklumni 3:00 Field, pm

YUSUF KIDWAI vs Bishop's - STICK WORK forward Powers for a shot the Hawks' 5-0 over the Lancers on afternoon. 6:00 Second-year Kaley prepares during victory Sunday Atheletic Complex, pm

10.25.08

MFootball vs McMaster

scored consecutive Kate Psota from the Lancers led another Hawks Final TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN we ten goals. er sent corner. to goal, Quarter a Kn Field, 6:00 pm STAFF WRITER But three in minute second- with Shirriff off igh t-Neiobrough we gave up goals early Just over a later, going top-shelf as- M Soccer Quarterfinals vsTBA which is forward Candace sists from and Powers. yesterday's game, very out year Kellough Rainsberry

shot from with "We have lot of outside The Wilfrid Laurierwomen's hock- of character for us. So today's chal- fired another Psota, a speed...

hosted the Windsor Lanc- to make team Andrea Bevan also I think skated lot better ey team lenge was sure we played a captain we just a

Head assist. than did said Osborne. ers this past Sunday at Pillars Ice 60-minute game," explained picking up an they today,"

Rick In the second of The final of the in RIM Park. The defending OUA Coach Osborne. period play, goal game was

champions dominated the Lanc- And that's exactly what the scrambling out front of the net, the result of a beautiful play, com-

did. Powers snuck from the Psota/Fortuna ers with a total of 41 shots on goal, Hawks second-year Kaley ing again 4 while Golden Hawks netminderLiz Laurier went 2 for 9 on the pow- one in past Lancers goaltender Ja- duo. Fortuna now leads her team in lau'rier bookstore

their mie Tessier. total six in WEEK Knox faced merely six shots, com- er-play, scoring first two goals Sophomore forward scoring, with a of goals ATHLETESOF THE

' The win with Sec- Katherine and rookie four IRizkM Hickeii pleting a shutout. brings a one-man advantage. Shirriff, Abby games. J M'dsa Soccer forward Heather Fortuna were credited with The Hawks travel to this Heather MaliziaWomen's the lady Hawks to a perfect 4-0 sea- ond-year Rainsberry Kingston

off assists. October to face the son so far. claimed some open net space a Saturday, 25,

defensive effort from the Queen's Gaels. "Between yesterday and today cross-ice pass that veteran defend- Poor 2-1 Sports 11 The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesdayoctober 22,2008

RYAN STEWART

a 13 while 50 of their own. STONEWALLED - Lions' running back Ryan Rowe runs right into defensive back Peter Mcdougall as the Hawks' defence held York to mere points putting up

Hawks enter playoffs after win

the CIS national after 50-13 ofthe York finish the season 6-2 Laurier moves up to eighth in rankings a pounding Lions; they

thrilled with the LAUREN MILLET points on the board just 3:40 into week three, and only their third of look forward to the playoffs. The "I'm not overly

SPORTS EDITOR when season. Lions real season starts now." crew," commented Jef- the first quarter second-year the The picked up officiating

lan No- fries about some of the calls. "A lot quarterback Luke Thompson com- two records on the day, the first Fourth-year quarterback

receiver in ble led the Hawks a of the stuff that I saw was not an It wasn't exactly the performance pleted a 45-yard pass to being least points scored a sea- through slighdy

most second half, still the issue, but we do have to clean they were aiming for, but the Gold- B.J. Malott for the touchdown. son and the second being the better yet up

10 for scored in one Hawks' remained The some stuff that we won't en Hawks football team concluded Thompson went 17, pass- points against a team play sloppy. get away

He in- in of the OUA. lone in the third was with in the their regular-season play with a ing for 185 yards. had three season the history score quarter playoffs."

receiver blocked in the air The Hawks will host another 50-13 win over the York Lions on terceptions and three touchdowns. Third-year Josh Bishop a punt, caught by

with McMaster Ma- Saturday. "Turnovers and penalties were closed out the half with a 32-yard rookie linebacker Daniel Bishop, meeting the

who returned the ball rauders in the first "You have to take into consid- pretty much the story," comment- touchdown catch putting the 40 yards to next Saturday

take the action. eration the number of new people ed Thompson. "I'll blame Hawks up 23-7. Bishop led the re- the endzone. roundof OUA playoff

that We of can't with 100 in five out the action in the a football team, played. got a lot people for them, but it's nothing we ceiving corps yards Rounding "They're good

Laurier the line who lot of clean into the catches and the touchdown. fourth were two more a lot of on us in got a experi- up going playoffs." they put up yardage

Mamo we're ence today," said Manager of Foot- Penalties caused two consecu- "Coach told us to come out firing, touchdowns, two Chris field during the season, so going to

tive it's hard for and a multitude of have do a better ball Operations and Head Coach touchdowns by the Hawks to be but to get up a game goals penalties to job defensively

an 0-7 1 on said Jeffries. "Of- Gary Jeffries. "Can we play better? called back before the first quarter when they have record. both sides of the ball. against the pass,"

"Those in Of course we can. And we're going was even finished. Taking a gamble don'tthink we did a good job of it," are going to kill us the fensively we proved we can move

end- said who watched the for a the ball them - it's to have to for sure." on third and short, Thompson Thompson, playoffs sure, against team against going to

ed the with rest of the from the bench. that's on our level. We can't take be one hell of a The game was filled with penal- quarter a seven-yard game game."

in receiver Shamawd "I could have done a better that kind of said Pinder. "We "Our defence so it will ties, culminating 115 yards from pass to rookie job stuff," struggled,

in know how can be for 14 calls for the Hawks. The Lions Chambers the endzone. of getting the offence together to to play better, we a good game [us] to prove

that should have it's of do- collected 105 yards in nine calls. The second quarter saw York play the way we play better; just a matter that we are one of the best around,"

We it said Pinder. The Hawks put their first seven score their first touchdown since played. will just clean up and ing it."

with loss Women's volleyball open season

ANDREA couldn't with their and on miscommunication." and our are different and it's MILLET keep up opponents, strengths very

STAFF WRITER The they trailed the Badgers throughout. Returning for the third set, the Hawks yet to be determinedwhether those different

the ball needed win in contention but will be teams held long rallies, keeping up, a to stay they strengths and different weaknesses a

It but in the end the took the win 25- onto the court nervous and benefit hindrance this was an uninspiring beginning for the Gold- Badgers stepped looking or year."

disheartened. With four en Hawks women's volleyball team last Sat- 21. rookies and a much different

the Hawks control urday when they hosted the Brock Badgers in Coming back for the second set The Badgers took and pulled away, squad, the Hawks look to do better than their

their their first of the 2008-09 season. seemed to the their lead over the Hawks to 8 first-round elimination last game pick up play, matching stretching playoff year.

moved the ball the In the end "We've four The Hawks had to settle for defeat after Badgers point-for-point. They points during set. they were got new girls who have a lot

fell unable losing the first three sets of the best-of-five well and continued to rally, but they just to come back enough and lost the to learn and are improving everyday," said

loss. third set in a row "I'm game. short with a 27-25 25-21. Snider. looking forward to giving them,

control least "I think "There was no sign of the team that we've "I thought our ball was at composure and handling our more of them, a good shot on the courts in

been training with," commented Head Coach satisfactory," said Snider. "There were some nerves are the biggest secret to our success. matches."

times where there was a miscommunication There's that wins can't Luke Snider. "We looked scared and weren't no team a game that The Hawks will lookto come back from their

able that cost us a and that's some- handle the said Snider. to do the things that we normally directly point pressure," season opener disappointment this weekend,

that we need to work on. "I think this would." thing obviously team is very different from when they travel to ThunderBay on Saturday

should never be a that lose last The Hawks hit the court in the first set but There point you year's team. We graduated five players to face the LakeheadThunderwolves. 12. SPECIAL PROJECT WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008 • THE (ORD WEEKLY THE( Becoming a Laurie:

With well-established teams such as men's lacrosse and women's fastpitch bein1 The Cord takes an in-depth look at the current system that keeps

LAURA CARLSON and are required to independently raise put, didn't want to recognize [lacrosse] ics unless they · SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR their own. cause they would have to give funding;' "We do have a policy as to what consti­ Baxter of the situation in 2000. LAUREN MILLET tutes funding;' said Baxter. "For teams to This is because some universities SPORTS EDITOR come under the athletic department they policies, which would require them to do so have to be an OUA [Ontario University Ath­ iflacrosse were to become an OUA sport. Each year, Laurier Athletics spends approxi­ letics] sanctioned sport:' While men's university lacrosse teams In 2002, men mately $2.5 million dollars supporting Gold­ The OUA is the governing body under don't play in the OUA like the women do, imrol11enne11t with the team is doing tht\ en Hawks varsity teams in hopes of achiev­ which all university varsity sports in the they do compete in the Canadian University completely voluntary, and he commutes to Scott ing athletic success and maintaining WLU's province compete. Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA), which Waterloo from St. Catharine's several times baseball, reputation as an elite sport establishment. "We have pretty strict criteria of entering has been in existence since 1985. a week. This budget, which contains money from new sports;' explained Executive Director of CUFLA is the premier field lacrosse league "The schools just don't have the resourc­ sport. student fees, the university operating bud­ the OUA, Ward Dilse. in the country and consists of 12 teams from es: said Phillips in regards to funding for get, corporate sponsorship, fundraisers and "If a new sport provides an application Ontario and Quebec. teams t\tch as men's lacrosse. alumni donations, is distributed amongst they have to have signatures of eight athlet­ Recently, a league has also developed in ... comFed to other Laurier's 20 varsity teams, with the level of ics directors ... [and] you have to commit to the Maritimes, with which CUFLA hopes to funding determined by each team's finan­ that sport for at least two years;' he added. merge in the not-too-distant future. cial needs. This includes travel, equipment, "The hope is that in the next four facility usage, meals, recruiting and coach­ "WE'RE NOT EVEN ON THE WEBSITE; years that we would merge and es­ ing staff. tablish a viable schedule both with "We really have a one-tier system;' ex­ PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WE'RE EVEN A travel and level of competition;' said teams, explained Chtidllev-H plained Laurier's Director of Athletics and Director of Communications for CU­ "There's a wide variety," Recreation Peter Baxter. "It's the same for FLA John Chidley-Hill. that while some teams such everybody;' he said regarding the distribu­ Since they play in CUFLA, as op­ get no funding from their tion of funds. - Glen Bryan, men's lacrosse player posed to the OUA, the men's lacrosse do receive money qr at least Teams such as football and men and team is denied funding and recogni­ recognition. women's hockey are allocated the high­ One team in particular which has at­ tion from Laurier. One school which does fund their men's est amount of funding, receiving $301,666, tempted to get OUA sanctioning is men's "It sucks, obviously;' said Glen Bryan, a lacrosse team is Brock University, though fastpitch. $179,153 and $133,220 respectively; Baxter lacrosse. Though they came close in 2000 second-year player. "We're not even on the Director of Athletics Lome Adams notes Dilse of the 4 notes that this is because they incur the when they had the support of six schools, website; people don't know we're even a that this is for historical reasons, since the teams such as j highest expenses. just two shy of the needed eight, since then team:' team has been receiving university funding may have a Jj However, there are WLU teams, such as they have not met the requirements to ob­ They raise money through fundraisers and recognition for the past 20 years. tioned because men's lacrosse and women's fastpitch, that tain OUA status. such as t-shirt sales, and barbeques, and "We don't have any other teams that re­ tablished leaguj receive no money from Laurier Athletics, "There were a lot of schools that, simply the team is also planning a year-end alumni ceive funding from the department of athlet- necessary proc

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GRAPHICS BY SYDNEY HELLAND AND CHRISTINE PARENT PHOTOS BY RYAN STEWART AND LAURA TOMKINS f't'l'l I 0 y THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAYOCTOBER22, 2008 SPECIAL PROJECT. 13 llrier Golden Hawk hen's fastpitch being denied funding and varsity status from Laurier Athletics, 1system that keeps them on the outside ofWLU's official sports

to cover ics unless they are an OUA or CIS [Canadian "Lacrosse and women's fastpitch are two others, fewer perks such as storage space on experience" to all sports, said Gelineau. as well Interuniversity Sports] team;' said Adams. sports that have very successful leagues out­ campus, and a general lack of recognition. "So we just basically offer the competitive Policies such as this, which exist at of OUA;' said Dilse. "[The players] aren't allowed to go to the opportunity, but not at the varsity level:' athletic banquet, and they aren't While schools such as Ottawa, Queen's arewha~n IT DOES COME DOWN TO treated the same as some of the and Western have opted for a tiered pro­ out OUA sanctionin • other athletic sports;' said Fagg, gram, current policies and financial con­ 15 ..,.,.,.TTl" •.• EVERYONE WANTS TO WEAR In 2002, men's baseball was successn_. noting that it's exceptionally dif- straints at WLU prevent Laurier Athletics doing tl1\. THE GOLDEN HAWK:' ficult for the team since some from adopting such a system. Scott Ballantyne, current coach of Laurier schools grant such privileges. Representatives from programs such as baseball, began playing for the team in 1999 -Peter Baxter, director of Laurier Athletics The University of Ottawa, for in­ cricket, triathlon and ultimate frisbee have when they were not yet considered a varsity stance, allows their fastpitch team approached Baxter in hopes of becoming sport. to display the Gee Gees logo on a part of Laurier Athletics, yet at this time "It was good that we got to play baseball their uniforms. They also receive these requests are not feasible. at university, but it really wasn't the full stu­ "You hear rumblings that they want to recognition on the athletics website. Becoming official Golden Hawks would dent-athlete experience," said Ballantyne as come forward and enter, but they've never The Ottawa fastpitch team falls under the require the implementation of certain insur­ to what prompted them to begin the process got to that point that baseball did and made category of a competitive sport, which dif­ ances for the team, such as abiding by travel of joining the OUA. that application:' ferentiates from the school's varsity teams. policies, the monitoring of the athlete's ''A lot of schools realized that we needed Fastpitch, which was established as a "We have a very complex recognition sys­ health and fitness, and ensuring equipment campus club at Laurier in 2002, has recently tem," explained Director of Sport Services at standards are met. departments;' he said. proved they can compete with the best in Ottawa Luc Gelineau. "Eventually it does come down to mon­ a varsity sport, [the the country, placing second in the national "Every four years, basically, we review the ey;' said Baxter. "Everyone wants to wear the uniforms. we trav- tournament in Calgary over Thanksgiv­ programs and determine which ones are Golden Hawk:' ing, and third in the Ontario Intercollegiate varsity and which ones are a competitive Baxter noted that Laurier Athletics is cur­ conunuea to get bet- Women's Fastpitch Association (OIWFA) club:' rently in the primary stages of conducting a championships this past weekend. A sport can only be recognized as var­ program review- the first in over 10 years • at Laurier which remains "We have met with Peter Baxter twice to sity if it has a CIS championship, full-time -which will evaluate money, staff and facili­ on the outside of the OUA is women's discuss where we are as a team, and he has coaching staff, available facilities, and a win ties available in the department. fastpitch. basically told us where Laurier is in terms of percentage of 60 among other things. "I think it's time for us to check as a uni­ Dilse of the OUA notes that even though funding;' said fastpitch Coach Kevin Fagg. Gelineau notes that teams recognized as versity ... when it comes to student interest, teams such as fastpitch and men's lacrosse ''At this time there is not the funding for competitive clubs receive significantly less resources, support, facility, all of that, and may have a better chance getting sanc­ women's fastpitch:' funding than varsity sports, and can have say 'okay, do we have it right?"' tioned because they compete in already es­ Fagg notes that in speaking with coaches their status revoked if they don't meet cer­ tablished leagues, they must go through the from other schools it appears that his team tain criteria. necessary process. receives "significantly less" money than "We cannot offer, I don't think, a positive See PAGE 18 for editorial reaction to this story

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Scandalous roommate drama

If live residence you in or you've graduated to

relate these off-campus housing, surely you can to stories of messy rooms and smelly roommates

ANDREA MATHIESON Moving out of residence and into

CORD STUDENT LIFE a house for the first time is another

transition. with necessary Living

University is a place full offirsts; the friends is awkward territory; con- most significant perhaps is living in frontation is hardwhen it can affect residence or a house with people a friendship. other than This communications your family. con- Third-year stu-

both and dent Ransdell of of stitutes positive negative Kaylee says one

her "He smells he experiences. There are a few simple roommates, bad, things to do to make this transition steals food, he doesn'tdo his dishes easier and less of his other and he's painful. or any chores,

Second-year environmental really messy." Though she has tried studies student Harris* Lesley re- many solutions, including leaving members the problems she had notes, speaking with the perpetra- with her residence roommate, tor and even communicating with

from sudden the has worked. stemming mainly a landlord, nothing

overdose of independence. She feels uncomfortable going

Living in such close proxim- home or even leaving her room be-

he be around. ity to members of the opposite sex, cause might

The kitchen and along with fewer restrictions on al- common area is

cohol and rules in caused where with general, many problems room-

of many problems. Her roommate mates occur. Stealing food is one would bring different boys back to the worst problems; some room-

the room each night, asking her to mates feel entitled to eat whatever

leave. is in the kitchen regardless of who

The girl's newfound love for alco- bought it. This might seem trivial

hol became she but when all is apparent, as even you want a bagel

sick all the from and last has been got over room time your one eaten,

to time. For Harris, this was obvi- your thoughts willbe different.

ously not pleasant. Establishing specific areas for

Residence is a hard place to ad- each roommate to put their food

just to, and dons do not have much or labelling food so there can be no

mistakes informationto pair up roommates. ownership can help in the

The differences in interests become kitchen.

apparent at the beginning, and Cleanliness is another issue, and

problems sometimes occur regard- you should ask yourself these ques-

less of the precautions you take. Try tions: whose job is it to clean the

bathroom that is to bond over something small, like now your mom

similartastes in music or movies to not around to do it? Doesn't a lack

lines of communication. of a dishwashermean dishes won't open up

rules the done? What do Setting up ground at get you mean, wipe GRAPHIC BY All WILLIAMS

of the the down? This becomes ROOMMATE RUMBLE - It be live in close when aren't home. beginning year, especially in counters can tough to quarters things going smoothly at

when regards to bringing "guests" over, an issue especially one room-

is cleaner than the and might solve one problem before mate rest

finds themselves there. food. This will work be. The will a lot it starts. Further, remember that doing everything. as they are Simple hygiene is stealing not in they might year go

the the smoother if lines roommate problems go both ways; Setting up a chore schedule and enough. long run. Sometimes, only communication

for solution and chances are both roommates have some sort of punishment not Many people try to solve their is to have that awkward run free people are willing to

differences problems with each other. In resi- completing a task might help. Re- problems by being passive-aggres- conversationto fix the problem. accept amongst each

dence, communication is key to mindersigns above sinks to "do the sive. This not only avoids confron- Remember: all roommates other.

If there is dishes" clean the bathroom tation with but there is lease and solving any problems. a or are friends, a signed a or agreement

the in- major issue, your don is a potential also helpful. Remember, this is not small hope that they might get the have theright to be there, no matter *Name has been changed in

for advice. home. will be clean hint and do their how awkward relations. resource Things never as dishes, or stop stinky, weird, dirty or terest ofroommate

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On-campus study spaces

Midterms are well underway at WLU, and Natalie Dias has found the best study spaces on campus to get your learning on

student scattered room. The Science business, economics and finance ASAP lounges NATALIE DIAS a private study Courtney Building

CORD STUDENT LIFE sci- students but the real draws are the the DAWB are as Lavigne, a second-year political throughout great,

its atri- floors and the Tim Horton's is the and Career Services ence student, enjoys the library "if This is a nice spot becauseof sparkly Co-Op

um and the convenience of around the corner. Centre (during hours). If you're wondering where to study people aren't on their cell phones." design right operating

Tim Horton's. If indoor The Business Office was better this have no a well-stocked want an location, on campus semester, Space you

Tim The Concourse 24-Hour limited and there's hum this isn't a bad choice. The doors do when had the Horton's, - is a they fear here's a quick summary of & steady

noise to classes locked late at so but if bring own bever- some sure-fire study spots around Lounge of and traffic thanks get night, though, you your

the make when leave for the it's nice. The same for Laurier. and Tim's. sure you age, goes

Attached Bricker all stuff with the benches the Peters As two of the very few places truly to Academic, night, your goes you. throughout

these of students The Library open 24 hours on campus, there are tons taking Building.

have Miscellaneous are social areas. Known to stu- advantage of the study space, so Random and

need arrive to stake out A lot of students take over An obvious choice, I know. With ex- dents roaming through at all hours, you to early just

fellow student the Din- classrooms for convenience. tended hours during midterms and they aren't exactly the places for a spot. Third-year psychology stu- A suggested empty Laurier's limited and dent Sarah Harmer the Sci- Hall (post-food-production), Given campus all-night during the final exam per- peace quiet. prefers ing

Bricker Academic's and are covet- iod, the library has been steadily The caretaker staff begins their ence Building but isn't impressed lounges, space, study spots highly

of this list. ed and students have become cre- - the the last few around 4-5 a.m. when its reduced hours. first three improving over years. day just by

Jake Walters, a ative... If know of a good study There's a myth that the higher the most students have given up for second-year you

had this ad- I it so future floor, the quieter it is, but students the night. So if you're hitting the Schlegel Centre philosophy student, spot, suggest sharing

Concourse 24-Hour vice: "The Solarium sucks because don't miss out. In the are known to have phones and or the Lounge generations

in for be to con- The business has lim- it's too hot. It's like a sauna meantime, luck! laptops everywhere they go, so an all-nighter, ready building way good

ited but tends to be a tad there." beware. centrate around distractions. On space it

the Science four of The best bet is to case each floor the plus side, who doesn't love the quieter than Building. During my years study

book central location? The crowd tends to be at Laurier, I've discovered that the until you find one you like, or primarily

Blanket drive in full swing

Two Wilfrid Laurier University students become activists for those caught in

the cold during the winter months in the Kitchener-Waterloo community

there MICHELLE CALDARONI people aren't interested in doing everything, you can go to pick

STUDENT LIFE EDITOR if things publicly, it's more private up prepared meals and supplies

the do said Schaefer. need them - winter coats and way they it," you

The WLU Blanket Drive campaign With that in mind, the pair have things."

their cater "We're coats and is currently up and running in the improved campaign to collecting hats,

to the do- too," added Zahra. Laurier community, after a course needs of all people, by gloves

inspired two students to become nating the collections of their cam- As both women are students at

students in- activists for a cause. paign to various organizations in Laurier, getting other

Drive Roommates Vanessa Zahra and the KW area. volved with the Blanket was

the Kristin Schaefer, both fourth-year To reach all demographics, the one of their main concerns, so

with the decided to send their collected does not focus on mon- English majors, came up pair campaign

- that is idea of having a blanket drive to itemsto groups already established etary donations although

in the This an "We know that we're all keep people Kitchener-Water- within community. way, option.

and she broke students and we want loo out of the cold, after professor "even if it was a single mom here,

that Madelaine Hron encouraged stu- couldn't afford coats or something to do something people can

stuff It's feel about and dents to become activists in their she could pick that up. not actually good doing

communities. necessarily homeless people, just are capable of doing," said Zahra.

If would like donate the At first, Zahra and Schaefer ran people in need," said Schaefer. you to to

will do- WLU Blanket Drive - whether into road blocks while trying to The WLU Blanket Drive you

have a hat, scarf, or blanket can reach out to the community, and nate much of what they collect you

called Out of the Cold. - can off dona- had issues with their original plan. to a group give you drop your

"We're tion in the Concourse on October One event was going to be held at Schaefer explained, dealing

with of the and the 27 and October 28, or can which people could come and get a lot Out Cold, you join

it is that have meal the Facebook free winter-wear and blankets but, way works they a group Operation

and have the for Christmas Bum. as the women were told by other set up they option LAURA TOMKINS

if FUZZY - the over. Even do have WUZZY Look for them in the Concourse on October 27 & 28. organizations, this was not way sleeping you

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WLUAthletics needs

betterfunding system

There are some problems with the vote a great deal of their time and

do way Laurier Athletics is organized. energy to their sports, yet not re-

Two teams at Laurier, the men's ceive recognition as athletes, even lacrosse team and women's fast- when theywin championships.

do receive It is for pitch team, not any discouraging some play- funding from Laurier Athletics. ers to not be included in the stu-

The reason for this? These two dent-athlete experience like many teams are not sanctioned by On- oftheir peers. tario University Athletics (OUA). It Furthermore, how are these is LaurierAthletics' policy that only teams expected to perform well if

have the OUA-sanctioned teams can be part they don't same support

would that of the organization, which systems in place varsity teams

them receive the do? qualify to money

need other Ontario they to operate without hav- Many schools in

athletic ing to raise funds. have a tiered system, in

This means both teams must do which non-OUA-sanctioned teams all of their own fundraising just to can still be part of the organiza- be able to play. The men's lacrosse tions, but with reduced funding players must pay roughly $250 each opportunities.

far at the start of the season, with no Such a system wouldbe more guarantee that they'll ever get to equitable and fair to all athletes see time on the field. representing WLU.

Athletics be- Even if the is there's Belonging to goes money tight,

however. that men's lacrosse and yond money, The lacrosse no reason and don't women's can't at least fastpitch players get any fastpitch get of the the deserve. Be- perks or any of the recogni- recognition they GRAPHIC BY JULIE MARION tion afforded to varsity athletes. longing to Laurier Athletics would

invited the be boon. They are not to year- a significant end banquet, and can't even wear It would help them fundraise

Hawk their and make visible the the Golden logo on them more to Students should know uniforms. rest of the student body. But most

don't mention it would end the They also get any importantly, sys-

makes athletes on the Laurier Athletics website. tem that some WLU about politics here is The valued than others. campus Ttie inequity obvious. more

members of these teams must de-

Eco coalition encouraging We should care about issues on a local level as much as federal politics

hard be about Environmental It's not to optimistic Laurier's new Campus

Coalition(CEC). federal level; if you can involve of work and drunken parties.

with with that's even While students need make an The alliance, which joins together already existing campus groups yourself both,

interests such the EcoHawks and is a and is but let's ahead of have a green as LSPIRG, great idea, better, not get effort, campus groups part

much needed at WLU. ourselves. to play too. Many groups project

REBECCA VASLUIANU the tackles While involved an air of whether con- While each individual campus group in CEC environmen- getting can superiority, NEWS EDITOR

tal issues in voice for it or either their own way, together they can create a strong seem like an arduous task, really sciously unconsciously,

environmentalists. involves little more than paying by using complicated language

behav- Their first which was held last was an forum for federal stu- attention. or even event, Thursday, open During any election, involving policy by

students their issues So the CEC Scan intellectual closed to give input on green around campus. far, dents are constantly called upon the bulletin boards on ing as cliques

has in their and students should when walk those uninformed about the been highly democratic operations, use to show a greater interest in poli- campus you around, to

this opportunity to bring forth their opinions on environmental topics. tics, and vote. While I wholeheart- insteadof just looking at the pretty issues.

What is about the created CEC is that it mark there colours. Check the websites of If want to en- most promising newly may edly agree, remains a more campus groups

and walk need to start a turning point on campus. Perhaps WLU is finally taking green policy prominent and topical problem, campus groups, even in gage students, they

board clearer for them. seriously. and one that hits much closer to on the occasional meeting. making things

mid- - With of The large support for the Green Party in our riding during the federal home that we don't care about The gallery in the WLUSU a slew readings and

the is that election could be some indicationthatthis has already started to occur. So, the politics at our own school. board-room is there for a reason. terms, reality many stu-

dents the motivationto too, could be the increased recycling and composting policies that have Yes, federal and provincial poli- Especially when issues affecting don't have

research about beenenacted this year. tics have a much greater scope, the welfare of students arise, stu- do specific groups

is listen is and the inner of the If the administration finally ready to seriously to environmental but little attention given to a dents should be the majority of workings

the a consolidated voice to which where students those out when the floor school even if, in an ideal world, concerns, CEC finally presents strong, sphere actually speaking

listen. have the inflict is discussion. should. they can power to instant open to they

the the and Laurier's student and all of But more students Being optimistic is easy part. Now, CEC, meaningful change. Do we really want to give importantly,

their interest in need the distance make a We about the a need to realize it is in body general, to go to sustainability reality. say we care en- our legislative power to group

about of students elected less to not the in- vironment, we say we care 15 by participate, merely

These tuition 20 of the Laurier terest of various student to unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds of The increase, but instead of than percent groups

volunteers. I think it's safe Cord's editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Cord's working with or paying attention population? attract

as students, volunteers, staff or WLUSP. to campus groups like Campus It's not just about WLUSU to say that, university

be able re- Greens or the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- though, it's about listening and we should to accept

and take versity Students' Union (WLUSU) watching what is happening sponsibility for ourselves

should be initiative. The Cord Weekly to take steps at our own school, around us. University a

to is students time for activism and What it comes down many merely complain change. Editorial Board 2008-2009 whether others that they are powerless. I'm not suggesting that you give we want speaking

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News Editors Kari Pritchard Dan Polischuk can have a much more relevant asking you to care. us every day? Jeremy Tremblay [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] their than involved be In order to the problem, impact on lives watch- Getting can as easy rectify Student Life Editor Photography Managers Conservative Laurier's various we need our eyes Rebecca Vasluianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Stewart ing the party get an- as reading publi- merely open [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] and attention to the campus other cations or curious when you pay (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 minority government. being

Editor Tomkins first Arts & Entertainment Laura that don't around us. Let that be our Not to say I encour- see something interesting hap- Sports Editor Daniel Joseph [email protected] start Millet but there on Then we can Lauren [email protected] age voting, are so many pening campus. step. maybe Print Production [email protected] Manager things like students can The trick is about seriously considering Opinion Editor Sydney Helland ways empower thinking

International Editor David Shore [email protected] federal themselves on a more immediate things on campus critically when politics. Heather Mac Donald [email protected] level. The trick them. [email protected] is balancing your you are exposed to

involvement on both levels. As mature adults, we needto re-

The Cord Weekly is published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. com Involve the of us have yourself on a campus gain curiosity many letters@cordweekly. Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 level and educate yourself on a lost, in part due to a massive pile Opinion The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesdayoctober 22,2008 19

High school doesn't preparefor university

Beginning in grade nine and onwards

through twelve, teachers have had the ten-

dency to baby their students. Didn't hand in

an time? for assignment on Lucky you, most

DEVON BUTLER teachers accepted late assignments without

HYDE PARK CORNER penalty.

For those very negligent students, at the RYAN STEWART I Last week, had a rather disturbing experi- end of each term there was a newly imple-

HIGH SCHOOL UP THE STREET - WCI on Hazel St. is one of Laurier's local feeder schools. ence: my high school graduation ceremony. mented practice called "Credit Rescue." This

I and and consisted of few in sported a gold burgundy gown a hours near exam day

in visit with in walked across the stage at Centre the which you your teacher an at-

all to receive a of This finish all after Square, piece paper. tempt to your incomplete assign- Well, surviving these torturous years, most students.

of the four In I made it piece paper represented years ments. essence, you demonstrate your finally into the "real world." Eagerly Why does our secondary education system of hard work I had into school. to a teacher and awarded the of us? Is it the of put high competence are anticipating complexity my university not properly prepare quality

the What disturbed me the most about this course credit. studies, I found myself in lectures devoted to the teachers or the fundamentals of the ad-

was that I was hard- credit rescue can the of ministrators? because twelve evening sharing my Though help struggling principles writing a paper, citing a pa- Just most grade earned with a students to obtain school marks diploma my peers; large por- a high diploma per and formulating a thesis. are inflated does not mean we have tion of them had the last four when instructions be the excel in spent years they originally might not have been Though some of these can ability to places of higher learn-

classes and to hand in able the academic streams should be universities should have these marks ends hurt- skipping neglecting to, helpful, not to ac- ing; giving us only up assignments. much more challenging. commodateimproperly prepared students. ing us.

This Most slacking-off mentality was excusable, Instead of challenging or preparing grade professors find teaching first-years Though we all need help at certain times, as the fifth-year "victory lap" was always an twelve students for university, most teach- the basics of essay-writing to be tiring. There university should not lower itself to high

would option. ers lecture on the ignorance of high have been complaints about the quality of school standards.

The are to school students and to scare us from freshmen's work and their write As for I've tried the students, however, only partially attempt inability to high school, to repress blame, for it is the teachers and the academic four I ultimately post-secondary. proper essays. years and graduation ceremony, but education that The teachers also often of a As a result of this education the of insuffi- system continuously passed spoke place failing system, cannot repress feeling being them So far in called "the real world." This as whether it has But I through. my university career, place, they Catholic, or public, conse- ciently taught. hope my fellow peers at it's beenmade clear that to described, was or Laurier crystal neglecting usually university college; quendy diminished the quality of education Wilfrid and across the province can

and other on here we would have to and we receive on a level. take the the educa- complete essays assignments persevere accept post-secondary proper action to turn time will no doubt land with the label of and academic An of is tion in you personal responsibility. integral part any university now system around, and help those future

the "Christmas Graduate." teachers were academic assistance. Universities end Essentially, telling up generations.

The of commit effort that the world and concept having to an us would not be as easy having to organize fund resources such in order succeed in school to academics struck me and inadequate as most of high as Laurier's Writing Centre and Study Skills as a completely new notion. Centre to cater to the lack of readiness in [email protected]

Voting was made difficultfor students

Information Officer at the station was a bureaucratic Village 1 polling empty. again.

station the polling for residences of mess. We had two polls at our sta- I don't mean to insinuate there In addition, those living off-cam-

of Waterloo - University essentially, tion, and Elections Canada had were deliberate attempts to stop pus and thousands at other schools

I was the all but residence from it is have gatekeeper. placed one at one young people voting, but reported problems coming up

ALLIE MAXTED I was the one who looked and left the other that young, poll one nearly pretty obvious little thought with proof.

RESIDENT CYNIC first-time voters in the face and in- students live in into the students face. After empty. Nearly 5,000 goes reality bi-elections using these

formed them didn't have the those residences. is they Apathy one problem, but these new rules, the government con-

Some are the results of this ID to I also the This tried calling right vote. was one was particularly upsetting for were students who actually to ducted a study and concluded that

in election the most who the an since the disappointing managed lineup lasting young students, only resi- vote. 4 percent of those who did not vote

with all to hour or more the entire dence Colum- As history, parties failing day, up to facing no lineup was students, we have no time cited lack of identification as their

witness- achieve their After almost two hours as the bia the one for and number goals. polls ap- Lake, predominantly guaranteed to go vote. There reasoning. This appears

the of the time. ing reality voting process proached closing older grad students and families. is a law that an employer must small, but wouldbe much larger for this for I year, particularly students, was also the one who pleaded undergrads watched from three consecutive hours student, and Young provide poor aboriginal popu- the official results of the election with students all the their to overcome as Columbia Lake which - lineup resi- in their employees can vote, lations who are also the most feel unimportant by comparison. barriers our system threw at them, dents were in and out in minutes, but this law doesn't apply to class- marginalized.

For the first time I worked and watched dozens vote ever, as gave up. asking us why they couldn't es, due dates or exams. When we are faced with such as an election officer. title all of My was Despite our best efforts, the at the that was As one at the said to in poll completely girl poll apathy our society, turning away

me, "they're essentially forcing even one person who came out to

to choose between us exams and vote was heartbreaking.

is Campus Pictorial voting." This especially true in a riding

As a further where restraint, new vot- the margin of victory was just

rules that 73 ing require proof of lo- votes. The new voting rules were

transient cal residence target citi- meant to prevent fraud, but the real

zens. fraud As students, we move often, is an election decided by just

and the address on our ID halfof photo over eligible voters. That was

rarely matches our current one. the true disappointment in this

Encompassing UW, Laurier and election.

one I understand Conestoga College campus, the logistics behind

the Kitchener-Waterloo riding has much of the bureaucracy, but there

a resident must be non-permanent popula- some way we can accom-

tion twice the national average. modate any Canadian citizen who

Both and UW Laurier did a good wishes to vote. What we need in

service in their students in is helping our system fewer rules and more

residence to overcome this obsta- faith in people.

cle by them with of in providing proof The obstacles put place were

residency. not impossible to overcome, but

At UW, e-mails were sent to stu- posed a serious challenge. In this

dents residence living in that I we were they country, thought past could print off and use. While most fighting for our to ELLI GARLIN right vote.

got the e-mails, there were still WAX of another ON, WAX OFF - Chest hair removal is just part ordinary day in the Concourse. 1 several had to send away that did

not get them, even after checking letters@cordweekly. com Opinion 20 . THE CORD WEDNESDAYOCTOBER22,2008 - WEEKLY

Our promiscuous culture

It taken for that students is granted university are, and should be, having sex

Ever I have been what since, constant- estly you want to do, rather

bombarded with ly propaganda than something you merely feel

about sex and when all in- how, we pressured to do, then go aheadand

end with each evitably up having it keep on fucking!

JAMES POPKIE condoms should But other, always be for many people here, it's not

REBEL WITH A CAUSE of the The a part equation. advice what they want to do. Some want

seems to no longer be "if you have to have sex only in the setting of a

In there is unavoid- with university, one sex, use a condom," but "when you long-term relationship some-

able topic that always seems to be have sex, use a condom." one they love, and others want to

the sexualized until at forefront. That topic is, of Heavily magazine stay virginal marriage.

cut-outs litterthe dorm The culture of to course, sex. hallways of promiscuity

Whether the which all in univer- you're someone av- buildings. Many of posters that we're exposed

sell the often take the idly pursuing it, or someone trying seemed to most copies at sity can form of im-

to maintain a stellar moral code the poster sale were the most bla- mense social pressure.

feel in spite of the immense pressure tantly sexual ones. Sex is every- Many people heavily encour-

that and their around you to do it, there is no where, and one could argue aged to throw caution

culture the wind avoiding the subject. Each and ev- people growing up in our own personal morality to

head-first world of ery one of us is faced with making today are more pressured thanever and dive into a

clear moral decision about what before in it. a to partake casual sex.

In this culture of our personal policies are towards Particularly among guys, there promiscuity,

is itself is viewed the sex. a general attitude projected that abstinence as

if and is looked There seems to be a general cul- you're not getting laid, you're a greatest sin, upon

ture of promiscuity in university loser. And if you're a girl and not mockingly and with great disdain.

that all of chances are there's a At its worst, when hear of puts pressure on us to "putting out," you

It this view- whole bunch of who feel frus- sexual assaults on and in have sex. seems that guys campus

and for the it is point is reinforced or, at a bare trated angry at you it. surrounding community,

that is minimum, is hardly ever refuted by There is also the ongoing attitude evident something wrong

with the fabric of the university itself. thatit is perfecdy acceptable to treat very our society.

if such incidents This is that sexual edu- certain like mere sex react to not to say girls objects People

condoms with and as cation, free access to or they act frivolous or sexually outgo- disgust revulsion, they

the of how damn well should. when making students aware of sexual ing in least. Regardless However,

the issues In a or not act, this does to more extreme are wrong by any means. girl may may trying analyze

dictates of this must fact, they're great steps thatuniver- not justify an attitude that examples problem, one

the of the culture sities should be commended for that it's okay to treat someone like look at very roots

that fosters it. taking. a disposable pleasure and nothing

off Truthbe incidents like these However, the attitude given more. told,

of don't me are the of a culture seems to go beyond making people Now, get wrong here; symptoms

I'm who enforced that aware of sex: it actively encour- not condemning people socially promiscuity

it. An obvious of choose have sex. I am a social of us tend to and ages example to many encourage

who such this would be the O-Week pack- libertarian, afterall. emulate. People carry out

If atrocious are taking this age given to first-year students at you've thoroughly analyzed acts merely

LACHANCE the It moral and culture to its extreme. NICK the beginning of school year. your own perspective ugliest

have concluded that lot of HAVE SOME CONDOM - free for the at WLU. contained lube, a condom, and an having a SENSE Rubbers are taking

consensual hon- ad for a local sex shop. casual and sex is letters@cordweekly. com

Letters to the Editor IY2 oLLyBLoorr/s

■ <1 m iHi'sb pub to vouch for them. This took a lot Wafeßloo D WLU students voted oftime and paperwork. One group

of Laurier students was mistakenly

than think another location vote more you sent to to

and then sent back to our location.

have Most voters would given up,

waited line There has been much reported on but these four in in two

the general apathy of the Canadian locations to vote.

election. Even it voter in this last federal though was an extremely

with hundreds of However there is one strong seg- busy day people

deserves to vote, I know I for ment of our society who coming speak

admiration their the staff who were working there, our praise and for 1 role determination to exercise their the students were, by far, a

franchise. model for all of us. They certainly

I had the opportunity to be a have myvote.

at of seven EE E BI E supervisor voting polls L'V tIT RT fIM nT 9L St. Andrew's Church on Univer- -Brad Robertson

Wilfrid Central Poll sity Ave. across from Lau- Supervisor

Church rier University in Waterloo. Two of St. Andrews

for these polls were lined up most STARTS fIT «°PM > of the day and one poll had a con- Letters Policy: stant line-up from the moment it

hour clos- All letters to the editor must be signed and opened to half an after student submitted with the author's name, the Almost all of voters were number. ing. identification number, and telephone

Letters must be received by 12:00 (noon) students from Laurier. pm Mondayvia email to [email protected] stu- Not did the Laurier website at only or through our www.cordweekly.

exceed words. com. Letters must not 350 dents come out in droves to vote,

letter for but were patient, respectful, The Cord reserves the right to edit any STELLA they STELLA- f\) brevity and clarity. The Cord reserves the right and polite. They had to line up to letter, in whole in part. The Cord ARTOIS to reject any or ARTOis them live register to vote as most of reserves the right to not publish material that contravention is deemed to be libelous or in out of town. wanted their They Ethics r-> with the Cord's Code of or journalistic 112 r-> r r~> well E roommates to vote as so they standards. |UE :

had to take a verbal oath in order [email protected] Opinion The Cord Weekly - Wednesdayoctober 22,2008 21

Is the News. Blogs. Photo Galleries. The meaning freedom of press of life. All this and more at

www.cordweekly.com "I ——J China's Olympic legacy? „

Courses to keep you Although the loosened censorship laws put in place for the Olympics were on the course. recently extended indefinitely, the rest of the world should not be fooled; right these laws are barely even a beginning for Chinese freedom of expression

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order" blocked. in public are the disaster the paper earlier This includes media sites report- rather than later? I J issues like and I'd love that the ing on democracy to say Olympic

TiananmenSquare, sites related to media rules show China is moving

KEREN GOTTFRIED the persecution of the Falun Gong in a positive direction, but if they RESIDENT GADFLY content" tortoise-slow. community, "unregulated are, they're moving

like Livejournal, pornography web-

Last minutes sites Friday, literally fifteen and information promoting letters@cordweekly. com before they were set to expire, the the independence of Taiwan.

media freedoms afforded to for- Perhaps most heinously, the new

eign journalists during the Olympic rules do nothing for local report-

extended Games were indefinitely. ers. Though they were permitted

The special regulations for the to serve as assistants to the foreign

created media the Olympics were in Janu- during Olympics, they "'•- HK

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son for controlling

reporting freedoms

in their country.

Don't think that this relaxation They see it as a barrier to peaceful

control of media came out of the international relations. goodness of the hearts of the gov- The Chinesepeople want change, erning Communist Party of China. but their definition of change is the

The rule new set was a condition of baby-step approach. They have had winning the bid tohost the summer enough ofrevolution. With their tu- games, stipulated by the Interna- multuous history, the threat of so- tionalOlympic Committee. cial disorder and chaos is a serious

Don't think these rules mean concern for them. | 1 ' fll 1 112 ' ' IfH media that meaningful freedom, either. They worry an extreme M mm I*, «

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Tibet and culturally Tibetan com- achieved. munities in West That's about the of China. where my sympa-

Implementation of the new thy ends. This narrative helps us rules is While urban describe China the it questionable. why acts way centres respected them, areas in does, but not why it ought to act the

it mainland China often completely way does. ignored them. I am not just talking about the

As one foreign journalist de- right to freedom of the press, scribed the it I believe it is the to BBC, was easy to though personally pull out the rulebook in Beijing if bedrock of a thriving society. an officer tried to from I am about lives. stop you talking saving doing your story. In the country- Covering up issues by not allowing side, the police stopped reporters reporters to talk about them can kill regardless, confiscating recording people. materials and detaining journalists The milk poisoning fiasco last in police stations. month killed four children and poi-

Interviewees remain persecuted soned over 50,000 infants. Beijing Close the deal in in China, where speaking with a denied releasing statistics and dis-

journalist can mean allowed from the less than losing your job reporters telling a year! fonShOMCCCQ or going to prison for causing un- story, despite the supposed relaxed

in in 2007. rest the country. media controls instituted

The "Great How mothers do think Firewall of China" re- many you mains. Internet sites considered to would have continued to feed their be "unlawful, subversive or against babies the milk if they read about - THE CORD WEEKLY 22 A&E WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 22,2008

Canada's

Passchen

Laura Carlson is encouraged that Paul Gross's CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

delivers with and moving battle scenes. MUD SUCKS - Literally and figuratively. Passchendale epic war flick is a milestone in Canadian filmmaking

in the film. The had for Sarah soon becomes ments large budget LAURA CARLSON the hopes that many set condition), in of Dunne's affection and becomes evident these scenes, SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Canada's biggest commercial film the object

for Gross in that it helps the two fall in love. a payoff in recent memory. quickly

the the of what so tells the of the complexities in change perception Garnering much attention and Passchendaele story Though a Canadian film to of Dunne and Sarah are many expect Sergeant Michael Dunne (Gross), characters great anticipation after being grant- the of look like. returned home after suc- and performances ed the prestigious opening screen- who has present With the domination of Great Gross and Dhavernas are to in the First sufficient, ing at this year's Toronto Interna- cumbing injuries War films in the movie the characters fail to draw in audi- industry, tional Film Festival (TIFF), Paul World War.

now to little emo- each new project seems The back and forth ences, thereforeevoking Gross' Passchendaele was poised to film jumps to tell sentimentwhen ulti- hold a responsibility a new between the war and the of tional tragedy be a breakthrough passion project prairies that something new to that offers breath- strikes their romance. story brings in Canadian film. Alberta, a setting mately

in the and Gross' film does just which serve as a The other central characters genre, million- the With a budget of$20 taking landscapes that. the vi- the film seem shallow, and for some of most quite largest ever for a home-financed backdrop it not be visually the - such as the relation- Though may - scenes of the film. subplots Canadian movie and over ten sually stunning enter- between Sarah's brother and revolutionary or extremely with his own ship in the a buzz While struggling years making, great other social class taining in to big- issues from his his who is a comparison has circulated the release of Pass- personal resulting girlfriend films, Passchen- above him - offer little to the over- budget Hollywood the involvement in the overseas con- chendaele, a rarity in Canadian daeleis still amovie every Canadian Dunne meets Sarah (Caroline all picture. industry. flict, fresh outlook it is the should see. It offers a a nurse who is However, spectacular Audiences were to be given the Dhavernas), young stories of Canadians battle that both and by telling the director also with personal prob- scenes, open chance to see a Canadian dealing recalled Gross' close the which offer the (based on stories by lems stemming fromthe war. film, great present the Canadian war story, in the film. Un- grandfather), which is important a addic- iconic moments of and avoid the indoctrination of Combating morphine few and far itself. with the death of her fortunately, they are American cinema, which has come tion, coping

Gross has set a bold standard in died for the between. discourse how we father (who fighting to shape the of that needs - Canadian cinema, one - but not side" in the war) and trying Graphic grotesque perceive historical wars. "wrong stories combat scenes to continue if our cultural to hold onto her broth- these mesmerizing However, even this concentra- desperately be told in the in entertainment will continue to pub- than are value, stories" er wants more anything high tion on "our is not enough (who lic and are the most gripping mo- sphere. live to to the a health to make Passchendaele up join effort, despite

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Collett rides with

The Dark Horse

blend The Cord hit up the Starlight to see Jason Collett perform his unique

of folk, and did his best to warm up Waterloo's mostly unenergetic crowd

CARLY LEWIS This was certainly a high mo- You" as Collett wailed through the

CORD A&E ment in the evening's show, which chorus as passionately as Lennon

included a Wurlitzer, a melodica himself. The show finished up on

For it the of "I'll The a guy who claimed to have and Collett "giving all up to the uplifting note Bring

nothing up his sleeve, Jason Collett Starlight" after theband's originally Sun" but not before Collett did the

sure put on an impressive show this scheduled show in Guelph got can- first half of the encore solo so that

past Thursday night at The Starlight celled the night before because of The Dark Horse could relieve them-

Lounge, along with his band The bad promotion. selves backstage. "No bladder con-

Dark Horse, who are essentially a Obviously a fan of The Starlight, trol, these under-20s" joked Col-

mix of members from his former Collett told the audience he was in- lett, who let us know how the term

band Pasa and the himself with "I laid" came about and then backing Mino, dulging new songs. "getting

Zeus. band's about - night's opening band, really dig the way the play- sang a song skinny-dipping

Starting the show off with the ing them." which he does not recommend.

Dylanesque harmonica of "Waiting The band, which includes Carlin As always, Collett's performance

For World" The from 2008's Here's Nicholson (who bears an uncanny was genuine and friendly and was

To Being Here, Collett showed the resemblance to 1970s porn star not over until he got down on the

modest Starlight crowd why small Ron Jeremy) on keys, was musically ground with his guitar. The mild

shows contain a kind of magic that right on all night long. The set fin- and docile crowd, however, was not

stadiums To the just can't match. ished with "Love Song Canada" reflective of energy Jason Col-

The audience treated ballad that Collett lett and The Dark Horse into was to a a recently per- put

collection formed New Democratic - vast spanning many eras at a Party their show the occasional head

in in Toronto with Collett's catalogue with songs rally NDP leader bob and dancing cluster aside.

the audience from his two most recent full-length Jack Layton. Perhaps was focus-

albums Here's To Being Here and A high point of the show came ing on the seriously good lyricism

Idols of Exile, as well as the nostal- when "We All Lose One Another" of Collett's tunes - or maybe seeing LAURA TOMPKINS gic "Bring On The Blue Sky" from snuck through its own chords and Ron Jeremy play a melodica had ev- PLAID - Always a good fashion choice for any road-going muscian. 2003's Motor MotelLove became John Lennon's "I'm Losin' Songs. eryone just too mystified to move.

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The strange case of Sloan

Esther Wheaton talks to Halifax natives and Canadian rock icons Sloan, who are set to play in Kitchener with Lenny Kravitz

ESTHER WHEATON son, good things include playing

STAFF WRITER shows, meeting fans, hanging out

late and having fun. The bad things

Sloan is of those one strange cases: are trying to find healthy food, and

band - a signed to a major label filling up the 22 hours of the day

Sony BMG in this case - that still he's not on stage. Although Sloan

maintain ties its in- Kravitz manages to to are supporting on this tour,

die and its sound roots challenge they recently finished a tour of their

with record. every new own, supported by Laurier's own

"Our first album was called WillCurrie and Country French.

Smeared" said Sloan guitarist Jay "Usually we bring friends on tour;

in interview with The bands that Ferguson an we like, or that we're

Cord. what "That album was I con- friends with," Ferguson explained.

sidered the blueprint for Sloan, "All the folks in Will's band are

influenced especially by a lot of awesome, I'm happy to hang out

the bands on Creation records in with them." He and a few mem-

the late '80s and '90s, shoegaze bers of The Country French re-

like My Bloody Valentine. I loved corded a song together recently,

those records, and our first record as a free download, called "Push

that sound: nice was influenced by Pins" (available on both bands'

but and and "We it melodies, layers layers websites). played a lot as an

washes of guitars." encore," said Ferguson.

"But sound our changed quite a He discussed the recent revival

bit after our first album, more as a of Sloan's label, murderecords. "We

reaction to that sound," said Fergu- would see bands that we really liked

"We and 'Wouldn't son. wanted to make a thinner think, it be great to

sound. It wasn't the first album, Part help this band out?"' he said.

2." Their new album, Parallel Play, "While we were thinking that,

certainly demonstrates this innova- our distributor and Sony BMG of-

tion. It is a serious departure from fered to fund murderecords a bit if

their last album, the 30-track ava- we would put some money into it

lanche Never Hear the End of It. and start signing some new bands.

When asked about inspirations So we thought, there's some push

for Parallel Play, Ferguson men- behind it, and we should go for it.

tionedhis diversity of musical taste. We signed Pony Da Look from To-

"There are different things," he said, ronto, and Will Currie."

"we'll hear a drum track, or some- "We decided based strictly on our

thing we really like, and rip off little own taste. Pony Da Look has been

parts of what we like. I'm always around for a while - this was their

influenced by little bits of songs." third album - and Chris was friends

His varied listening provides mo- with them beforehand. And Will

tivation, too. "Sometimes I'll hear Currie I saw them about a ... play

a song and think, 'Oh, that's good, year ago in Toronto. I had met them but I think I write other time. kind can a better song.' one They were of CHRIS BUTCHER • RECESS

It's good for competition in a way," brats, actually. All, 'Have you seen PERSONALITIES GALORE - If Sloan is anything, it's as much a mix musically as the mix of clothing styles.

he laughed. our band play?' and I hadn't, and

Lib- Sloan is across Canada said, don't come the "new wave" Hali- Wizard all the but thinks the touring they 'Why you going on in ofOz. options,

Trudeau with rock star Lenny Kravitz. They hear us play?' and I thought they fax right now, in particular Brent Of course The Cord had to ask erals are grooming Justin

Aud and with his "I take "He'll be appear at the Kitchener on were funny I got along Randall's (and Pinecones') or- Jay Ferguson about the election. to over. probably

"He's Thursday. The two bands have them, so I went to see them. And nate orchestral pop record, and voted," he said, "and the results - 1 elected someday," he said.

similar influences, said Ferguson. they blew me away." one-man-show Rich Aucoin, who predicted correctly that it would obviously waiting in the wings, and

know Since records the Lib- "When I hear his records I both bands had is working on a new record, and be a Harper minority government he'll probably reinvigorate

it the whose last which makes the eral what he's going for. I can pinpoint ready to go, was perfect situa- album, Ferguson claims, again, basically party."

"It almost works of Sloan with Kravitz at the John Lennon record he was lis- tion. came together ran- with the cartoon version of whole thing a waste money. We plays Lenny

and Kitchener Auditorium Oc- tening to." domly, very quickly," he said. The Grinch That Stole Christmas got exactly what we had." Ferguson, The on

Other than the bands Sloan the "not the tober Touring has its upsides and in same way Pink Floyd's Dark who is most political per- 23.

excited about Side downsides, as always. For Fergu- signed, Ferguson is of the Moon works with The son," was not "totally jazzed" with

Tony Lee entrances Turret

FROM LEE, COVER the easily excited audience about of this was the finale - which in-

sex and girlfriends, breaking the volved a can of whipped cream,

before the heat. After almost naked rookie "I'm going to donate 100 percent ice turning up an man, a

A-Team member and of the tickets we were given to luring some contestants on stage, rubbing.

down business the finale that the athletes that can't afford to fight Lee got to by get- After was, to say

talked the least, over the The Cord full-time. I'm using my status as ting participants to engage in top,

themed activities. with who noted that a 'Tony Lee' show to get people various sexually one contestant

him make The crowd she under the influ- to go 'Well we've seen was always recep- was definitely

Lee's - she - let's - of the male ence of but asses out of other people see tive yet many par- hypnotism

him in the cage.' On November 22 ticipants found themselves over- "wasn't as under as the guy rub-

face." I'm going to be fighting out there." thinking the entire ordeal and los- bing his ass in the other guy's

Cage fighting aside, last Thursday ing their "hypnotic state." While While this might seem pretty

bit that Lee the Laurier students saw the part Lee this was a sad, considering over-the-top, summed up

well. "It is best known for, and in terms of the entire night is supposed to be night pretty was a great

RYAN STEWART all about down barri- time - entertainment value, they got their breaking but we went pretty easy on

HAIR HYPNOSIS - Lee on stage with participants. loose - it was still them Hypnotist Tony money's worth. The evening started ers and letting this year." off with Lee making small talk with quite humorous. The best example