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Puff CSS fee revamped Powder wraps up

include: KATHERINE HARDING The Student Service's Operating

will • fee for five Agreement outlines that the SSAC Establishing a stable a

human now have direct control over year term (May 1999-Aprit 2004) It has been hailed by Assistant Vice

and finances. • Free admission for WLU students to President: Student Services David resources, facilities,

home intercolle first its The Athletic Complex's (A.C.) $2.5 all regular season McMurray as "the document of million renovation project has also been giate kind ever developed in Canada." games

and the incorporated into the agreement. • Student employment opportunities On January 27 29, particu- Athletics Student Students will for half of the renova- (Career Services, lars of the proposed Operating pay tion and the will be drawn from Leaders) Agreement for the renewed money

monies collected from the • Extended service by two additional Comprehensive Student Services Fee compulsory

fee. The is to secure to and Health (CSS fee) were unveiled at "Town University planning nights Counselling

other half of the renovation Services Hall/Open Forum" presentations. the cost

donations. • Reserve/New Initiative fund potential After months of negotiations through external

contribution with 100% student control over dis between the University, the WLU The students' monetary

the AC. will fall in line with the bursement Students' Union (WLUSU), and Graduate to project

Students Association (GSA), the triumvi- duration of the Operating Agreement, Reaction to the fee

with fees until this the "Town rate solicited public discussion on the not beginning At January 29 Hall/Open

Forum" several Operating Agreement for the CSS fee. September. presentation questions

that a After the in were raised. HARDING The agreement's hallmark is agreement expires 2004,

the entire deal will be re-negotiated. a fourth business 50/50 partnership will be established Jen Allchin, year

full-time stu- between the University and undergradu- Currently, undergraduate student, asked the presenters why

students in the students pay $110 per semester for the dents who don't use the A.C. still have KATHERINE ate and graduate

and Student Services Fee. to for its renovations. finances/funding, operations, man- Comprehensive pay

Student Services. The new fee will see that figure rise to "You could that about area Reservoir defeat Snow Devils in final agement of say any Dogs

continue $130 which is an increase of Students not uti- Student representatives will per semester, Services, everyone

make of the Student Services of half course. lizes the services, but we still Powder Puff close. to up 50% $4 per Chaplains Last Sunday, the annual women's football tournamentcame to a

which Other highlights of the collectively for it," all-star will Advisory Council (SSAC), selves Operating pay The Reservoir Dogs and The Snow Devils, (along with an team) repre-

for Student for the renewed weekend. Good luck Puffers! as the steering group Agreement sent Laurier in the Ontario Championships this

Services. Comprehensive Student Services Fee See "AC renovations" p. 6 Educating, inspiring, and touching

reluctant to publish such authors. JILL KLEPACKI the hardships black women and children faced, European diseases, mass slaughter, and infanticide.

reiterates out that Native Canadians find it fleeing from the bonds of slavery in America's deep Also, this prose similar events that Cooper points

to Native Americans in North America especially hard to be published because the themes Included here is a little taste of the brilliant poetry south. happened sometimes deal with a and Aztec in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, -and Chile. of their writing topics regard- of Afua Cooper... just enough to tempt one's palate. Also, piece of historical prose punctuates land sensitive issue Born and raised in Jamaica before migrating to ing claims, a among many

Toronto in 1980, Afua Cooper delves into themes of Canadians. of her racism, slavery, feminism, and a host of other However, Cooper speaks very highly pub-

lisher, Sister Vision: Black Women and Women of issues in her poetry. Not only does Cooper have a

Colour that "created a revo- substantial poetic repertoire, she is also the author Press, suggesting they lution in black literature." of a collection of short stories, Blood Ties, and a

in Sister Vision has novel, The Rowing. Founded 1984, opened up

and for women Among Cooper's poetic repertoire, The Red many new avenues opportunities

Street is of of colour. Sister Vision has now over 60 Caterpillar on College a book children's published

several of which belong to Afua Cooper. poetry often featuring Toronto's landscape. When titles, She also believes that Sister Vision "pushed at her son, Akil, was a child, Cooper recounts that she

searched around for literature for him, but found lit- the boundaries of the publishing industry" and

forced mainstream to their to tle that wasn't geared towards Canada's "dominant publishers open eyes ethnic writers. culture." Cooper decided that she would create The

Red most of Cooper's focus on her Caterpillar on College Street for her son and Though poems

other and the experiences of other children that explored more of the "ethnic personal experiences black she maintains that the issues dealt experience," and would "strike a chord in black chil- women,

When what wanted dren." with are übiquitous. asked she

readers from her However, Cooper believes that the themes in to get poetry,

said that like she wish- this are universal. With Cooper any wishes, anthology poems entitled poet of making "Caribana," "Black History Month," "Kensington es her audience to realize 'the beauty

words." She that her can touch a Market," and "At Sick Kids," to name a few, this hopes poems

is in her readers and she hopes that her anthology an important educational tool for all deep place

children. are memorable. poems

Cooper finds to be a "heal- Memories Have Tongue is yet another jewel in Personally, poetry tool." The last in Memories Have Cooper's treasury of poetic works. Cooper explains ing poem

that "these entitled "The Upper Room," is a spir- poems came out of [her] experiences of Tongue, very

that she found to be for herself. being a a black immi- itual healing woman, mother, a person, an poem does have in for her a And what Ms. Cooper store grant, student, a daughter, a grand-daughter, a

that she is lover and a wife." includes readers? She answers currently Cooper personal poems eager about thesis but she has another Jamaica's rural and urban landscape and also MARTYN working on her PhD cre- about her ative manuscript in the works. Watch for her memories as a child and young women. Bird of Paradise. Memories Have is historical upcoming poetry anthology, Tongue a very account, LUKE too. Certainly, Afua Cooper has achieved in her poet-

Poems such of When asked if she it difficult for what she wanted to: she has educated her read- as "Harriet Shepherd" and "Fleeing Cooper's poems. "500 Years Discovery" thought was ry

Girl of Fifteen in the of colour be in other authors and touched a Male Attire" came from the research describes how Arawak Indians of Jamaica were women to published today Canada, ers, inspired women

retorted that Canadian seem in all who read her Cooper has done on the Underground Railroad and killed by the Spaniards several centuries ago by Cooper publishers deep place poetry.

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AUDITORS' REPORT

On February 9, 1999, the members of Wilfrid

" Laurier University Students' Union will be ' 1 i

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Wilfrid Laurier University election ballot: Zf}' We have audited the balance sheet of Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union at

April 30, 1998 and the statements of revenuesand expenses, students' equity and cosh flows for Jf # then 1997-1998 Wilfrid the year ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the organization's "Be it resolved that the .Jr B8 """ " rri is —' Our to an on these financial statements based on Intmm management. responsibility express . • • . 5* l" 1 opinion * T o i ,IT »«xi M jL JT * Laurier Students Union audited £ our audit. University '%/ jp

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standards that we and an audit to obtain assurance m —- \ require plan perform reasonable whether the j5? M "•Jf'V financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test \ V a evidence the and disclosures in the financial audit also t basis, supporting amounts statements. An a \ \

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as well as the overall financial statement management, evaluating presentation. The audited statements inclusive of notes will I / \ y £ \

In our opinion, these financial statements in all material the financial be available tor ifl the present fairly, respects, public viewing | r-H | I

of the as at 1998 and the results ofits and cash flows I r" jP'i ■ April 30, „ . position organization operations ~ , | /""t \ m L-OnCOUfSe ISt and 4th. I 1 for the year then ended in accordance with generallyaccepted accounting principles. On rCbriitiry 112 \ * iVf I Members of the Board of Directors can answer Vv(_\J \[ / I s \ 1 questions concerning the statements. 1 112 112 any / / Ijoa/vW Questions and viewing of the financial state- V J I C^rtt \f *7 / i / ments can also occur during normal office J J Ontario Waterloo, „ , . , ~ , § 112 JF C 1 is hours at the Students Union. Augusts, 1998 chartered accountants

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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION

BALANCE SHEET

APRIL 30, 1998

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1998 1997 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION

ASSETS STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

CURRENT ASSETS YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1998

Cash - restricted (note 3) S 102,039 S 50,248 Temporary investments 156,378 279,317 1998 Accounts receivable 33,778 42,867 Inventories 67,332 64,350 0 Due from Wilfrid Laurier University 148,871 r,-,r~xrrrcc 1.056 REVENUES Prepaid expenses Q 508,398 437,838 WLUSU Central Pg 9 S 987,140 $ 947,396 Commercial Ventures Pg 10 51,411 37,930 Pg 10 CAPITAL ASSETS (note 4) Markettng

11 S 3.133.494 S 3.231.659 Wilfs Pg 905,886 793,855

Student Activities Pg 12 257,022 228,674 LIAULLIII IABILITIESlift Centre Spot Pg 12 275,843 271,630 Affairs 13 CURRENT LIABILITIES University Pg 292,262 300,091

$ Student Services Pg 13 15.784 11.382 Bank indebtedness S 4,086 101,248

Accounts payable and accrued charges 247,350 106,750 0 3<4j§,997 _—3.21 ■',91? Due to WLU Student Publications 47,628 0 46,459 Due to Wilfrid Laurier University 141.823 Current of debt 148,580 Pportion longB term k(note 5)' 400,016 443,908 WLUSU Central Pg 9 757,967 734,293 Commercial Ventures Pg 10 21,620 13,644 Marketing Pg 10 3,885 LONG-TERM DEBT (note 5) 2,174,746 2.323.326 } Turret Pg 11 517,580 525,636

2.574.762 2.767.234 Wilfs Pg 11 882,273 799,116 Student Activities Pg 12 252,901 241,649 Centre Spot Pg 12 268308 266,663

•sTirnFNTS' FOTTTTY University Aifairs Pg 13 262,048 283,323 Student Services Pg 13 46,§QQ ?3.03*> RESTRICTED (note 3) 102,039 50,248

UNRESTRICTED 45M22 114J77 T Q ,-, mQ 558.732 464.425 3,023,382 2.932,91?

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES BEFORE S 3 133 494 t 3.231.659 ' OTHER EXPENSES 115,615 21L522 CONTINGENCY (Note 6)

/ OTHER EXPENSES

~ Amortization of 182,406 ON RFJiVI BOARD - capital assets Interest debt 138.757 146.197 /Hr/] // on long term ? 21 32?.503 /thl/ '

—— EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF / Directordirector REVENUES OVER EXPENSES S 94307 S C46.710^ News

Newfoundland the Premier tuition freeze Protesting Newfoundland has become the third

to tuition fee province implement a SANDRO ANDRES

freeze. The two-year freeze was

announced in St. John's on Thursday In an attempt to show their disdain with the Liberal January 14, by province's social cuts and rising tuition, Wilfrid

government. Laurier students, with regional social "The $12 million the government is action organizations, protested last in post-secondary educa- reinvesting Thursday at the Waterloo Inn where tion fells short of the reinstatement of Premier Mike Harris was the guest funding to levels that pre-1994 speaker at a business luncheon. Newfoundland students have asked The protest was organized to send a for," said Dale Kirby, chairperson of the clear message that, "Mike Harris is not Canadian Federation of Students good for students or the working per- Newfoundland and Labrador son," said event organizer Thomas Mac

Component. honours Music Kay, a third-year student Since tuition fees have 1990, and Laurier NDP activist.

increased by cent in 250 per While the protest only attracted four Newfoundland. WLU students, it was well attended by

the Waterloo Public Interest Research

and Gene cures Group, teachers unions the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty. MARTYN Even though the cold and rainy liver cinhosis weather prevented a targe student turn- LUKE New work by Dr. Jiro Fujimoto, reported out it did not deter Laurier activists from Ontario its protestors and patrolled by police. The and economy abroad." ernment has come to power, university in the February issue of Nature displaying their dislike for the Harris gov- is protestors remained as onlookers to "Productivity everything," reported tuition in Ontario has increased nearly 30 ernment. Medicine, may result in new treatment "one what one police officer called, of an owner of a truck-tire bolt manufactur- per cent and student debt loads have for people with liver cirrhosis. Scientists With their banners and signs read- Ancaster. the more civilized protests in recent ing company based in "Ifs increased to an average of $25,000 per steals food from welfare fam- at the Hyogo College of Medicine in ing, "Harris months." important to give students a vital econ- graduate. Japan wiped out the condition in rats ilies," and, "Education is a right not a in town to address is and alive. the rich and start Harris, 300 peo- omy that healthy "Stop increasing Students to be by injecting their muscles with a human fight." were poised ple at the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber "Through Mike's leaders, companies investing in social programs," said one noticed ticket holders the gene. by attending of Commerce event, produced a jar of like mine, for example, have been able University of Waterloo student. "The The gene, which made the rats $60-a-seat luncheon. 260 loonies to illustrate the monthly to sell throughout Canada and North working class constitutes the nation." of "Harris wants Arts students to work pump out high quantities a protein after-tax income fam- America." With an average Ontario rising debts, widening gaps called hepatocyte growth factor, leads for minimum wage," said MacKay. has since the "When look between rich and and ily gained Tory government I at the crowd, I see a poor faltering reduction "That's the that we are to liver regeneration and a in message sending

elected in He in - was 1995. was quick to real success attendance a cross sec- social programs, many are becoming death. him - that we'll work for forev- cell The treatment is not guar- to $6.85 point out, "health care is our greatest pri- tion of people and political parties," said skeptical about traditional government anteed to work in people, but er." ority... we've increased health care by Ontario Health Minister Elizabeth Witmer structures and are looking elsewhere for their studies While their ban- researchers are continuing protestors displayed $1.5 billion." about the diversity of the crowd. answers. in dogs. ners at the main hotel entrance, Harris The owners of mid to large-sized While some were busy noting busi- "People are able to organize them- Orthosis is most commonly caused circumvented them by slipping into the businesses in attendance saw the event ness and political successes, critics were selves," said Rick Scott, a first-year hon- by alcohol abuse, but may also result hotel via a back entrance off limits to as, "necessary and vital to the growth of quick to point out since the Harris gov- ours Computing student. from chronic viral hepatitis and other

diseases. Poor turnout at Forum Y2K payback Open

Computer industry giants such as

Microsoft be the of KIYANI "little brother WLUSP in the first may target an ASAD syndrome," of Grady was quick to respond, 'things guish the second group from

Alberta lawsuit to relation to WLUSU. government recoup will change," but only after careful con- was the absence of candidate Ethan

at least some of the costs of dealing On Monday, the Concourse was taken As for Muir, he was not in favour of, sideration. Markham.

with the Y2K Chief Officer on the Union for the The first of candidates bug. hostage by Returning Sonja "piggybacking," group for the The final portion of the Forum con-

While have to be her SAC fees. he legal papers yet Regier and Elections '99 team for the However, he also admitted WLUSU BOD was then introduced. The cerned the Vice-President: University

filed, provincial treasurer Stockwell annual Candidates' was informed about the Day Open Forum. not enough most interesting comment made by any Affairs. Contested by Irem Ali, Jill said should deal Moderated and Cord issue make a decision either candidate from this Osborne computer suppliers by Regier to way. group came after the (an executive assistant to cur- with the the same car Editor-in-Chief Ben the Said "I'd like do a little more the second had taken President Gareth problem way Harris, event was Muir, to group already the rent WLUSU manufacturers issue recall notices and designed to allow students to avail research on that." stage. Cunningham) and Laurier University

fix at cost. problems no themselves the opportunity to question CRO Regier then tried to get Ludwig Regier had forgotten to tell the can- Charity Kouncil Co-ordinator Cameron "We're be going to saying, This is the candidates and educate themselves to take the stage didates they Ballantyne, it provided the most well- your equipment, supplied it to on the issues at and his you us, hand. present The event could make their informed group of candidates of the tell there you didn't us was a problem," Unfortunately, the turnout seemed platform, but he closing remarks afternoon. said Day. not in terms was nowhere to be after the his desire to disappointingly small, only ques- Ballantyne expressed

The Alberta will rack of but also in found. Instead, she was government spectators terms of candi- designed tion period was make Laurier, "a lot more politically

up a bill of a dates. Between in introduced projected nearly quarter- classes, the crowd the Devin over. She charged [and] a lot more active," on the billion dollars make its to 14,000 com- Concourse shrank to 40 or 50 people. Grady, the sole to allow remembered provincial and national levels. puters Y2K compliant. As candidate for absentee candidates, there for immediately Ali stated, "I will represent students'

no of WLUSU President. was sign either soon-to-be students the after the second concerns [and] I will put students first

acclaimed Student Publications (WLUSP) Grady began group of candi- because I'm everyone's candidate."

Women in Director Nathan Ethan with outline of dates Ludwig or an opportunity to was up, All three candidates said the office of Markham, a candidate for the Students' his goals for the but prospective the Vice-President should focus on rela-

Union politics (WLUSU) Board of Directors. upcoming year the director Anik tions at the provincial and national lev- The Forum with the before question Open began pre- fielding a Merchea had els as well as the local Laurier environ-

At a dinner at the World Economic sentations of Muirand Rob of James Borek, variety ques- already left for ment. Forum candidates and on Monday, former Canadian tions the two candidates for WLUSP President. from the class. The other However, when asked whether the Prime Minister Kim Campbell discussed The most illuminating question came crowd. candidates each position should be split into two posts, what had to be done to get more to educate from Harris and concerned the funding It was at this made their clos- the candidates had differing views. women into politics and policy posi- WLUSP from the Student time the issue of gains ing remarks. Osborne said while neces- tions. the split,

Administrative Council fees, which are was When hiring policies themselves. sary, should be, "very long-term; five As part of the Council of Women administered first by WLUSU. brought A asked whether or so." World up. years Leaders, which consists of Harris asked whether question that or not the can- was he felt it was This would give the office time to fur- women who have served as prime min- didates would be in favour of a referen- to dominate the of WLUSU unfair that he had been isters speeches denied this ther "develop both internal and external and presidents in democratic BOD dum have that converted candidates, it was introduced to percentage by opportunity through no fault of his own, departments." countries, Campbell intends to per- Willison Head to a Student Publications Levy Resident Peter Near. Merchea the remarks Ali did not out in favour of the suade separate replied closing come women in Canada and abroad to it from the Near asked volunteers to separate Union. why were were "inconsequential." proposed split, saying, "We should not run for all levels of office. In his reply, Borek stated that he turned away and what Grady would do Said Merchea, "[The closing remarks] change just for the sake of changing." Coincidentally, there are only three additional that situation. was, "not sure an fee would to change are just a way to butter up the audi- As for Ballantyne, he declared, "Yes, women running for positions within as it would increase the work for response was to remind Near ence." it should be the is both the help," Grady's split... portfolio too Laurier Students' Union and the WLUSP finance that expanding volunteer As for the second Student department. opportunities group of candi- large for one person." Publications in the most recent be However, this seemed to contradict was not something to undertaken dates, nothing significant was said. he also said that the elections. However, what Borek had previously said, when too rapidly, to which Near responded, Aside from the obvious enthusiasm of boundaries of this split should not be

he what "So spoke against he termed the, nothing changes?" Doug Short, the only feature to distin- defined yet.

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1998-1999 annual report cards:

issues and is often PATRICIA LANCIA He continued the renegotiations of the Chetan Bhanot, VP: Student Activities Team and reinstated Tutorial Services. significant nit-picky.

KATHERINE Patrol in has had an As Chair of the board his HARDING Operating Agreement among the univer- A- Foot particular out- perfor-

inconsistent. the Students' and has benefited mance was He let non- ASAD KIYANI sity, Union, and Student Che can only be described as excessive- standing year, Bryan

BEN Publications. from coordinators in his issues drag on and did not help focus HARRIS ly happy with unparalleled enthusiasm. having strong

He was also for successful He is there for the Union as meetings on a larger scale. At times he responsible handling His department had a very department.

In for was biased in board debates the tradition of the Student Services Fee a whole, not just Student Services. conducting watchdog journalism Compulsory year. Orientation Week went incredibly

the Cord its review and and his was not con- presents annual of establishing an Operating well, Winter Carnival was the biggest personality always

ducive to effective the Lauder's student cor- with the fee. This OPA will and being an chair. Will people running Agreement ever, and the Boar's Head dinner would have been much effective porations. give the students an more as unprecedented 50 Homecoming were also successes. director than This review was originally meant to per cent stake in all services currently in However, Che could be disruptive in a as chairperson.

guage the performance of administra- the university's student services portfo- board meetings sometimes. tors applying for re-election. In recent lio. Christopher Clemens: A-

of the Gareth years almost none directors or was very approachable and Anthony Del Col, VP: Marketing: C+ Chris was highly respected by his fellow

vice-presidents have run for re-election accessible as a president. He strived to The marketing department has suffered BOD members and VPs. He did his

Devin for make connections with outside homework and knew the issues (only Grady ran re-election this groups from numerous problems, among them at hand.

and he acclaimed of the Union. While he did his year was as Students' are: miscommunication with clients, not speak often, ques-

Union President), making the printing of internal problems with other sections of tions were presented at the right time. evaluations was a member of the Constitutional in February a little unneces- Scott Harris, VP: University Affairs: A- the Union, and staffing turmoil in the He

and sary. Scott was one of the better VP: UAs in graphic design department. Operations Develop-ment commit-

While as well the we realize the term is not yet recent years. He was a strong member The feet that the website was not up Board of Directors tee (COD) as hiring policy over and and he in a lot of work has yet to be of the Ontario Undergraduate Student until February does not reflect well, General Comments: subcommittee, put over 97

committee that of volunteer completed, for the sake of continuity Alliance steering and began a despite problems with logistics. It should be noted with the excep- hours hiring. and tradition the Cord will continue to number of new initiatives, including an Anthony was responsible for exten- tion of Will Chung, the entire board was

time. of bev- After the Samantha B- print evaluations at this open forum on student issues, a day sive market research into the cold new and inexperienced. resig- Corbey:

Chair of the action, and the Canadian Heritage com- erage exclusivity. nation of Phil Triantifillou and the Sam was Communications

This review is based on: mittee. absence of Tim Kuhn, the board was Committee and put in a lot of time work-

1. Interviews with the directors, vice- Scott reached out to the board and Devin Grady, VP: Finance: B+ working with only thirteen members. ing on the Student Services Advisory

and Council. missed presidents, presidents of both tried to bridge some of the gaps created As Vice-President: finance, Devin was The board as a whole often got She never a meeting

he of his such the Students' Union (WLUSU) and by existing tensions. However, could always on top department. He had caught up in trivial issues, as pens and was always supportive of social and

Student Publications the lot of and who with the administrative functions. (WLUSP); come across as self-righteous at a background knowledge, was up eats who, at expense

Interviews with of issues. 2. internal department board level. His reports to the board to date and well informed. He was open larger representational Their She had a tendency to focus on fluffy

coordinators and and articulate and he and and often of marathon that did have an volunteers; were well-prepared to questions gave suggestions meetings were length. topics not always

Observations Cord and board 3. of reporters in often asked for other's opinions. advice. He had the proper people skills They failed to set goals as a board. impact monopolized time

attendance at WLUSU and WLUSP On the down side, it was felt that he to deal with other people's demands. with insignificant issues.

board meetings; favoured some committees in his Devin dropped the ball on the com- Megan Atkinson: C+

Attendance read Rebecca Elmhirst: 4. at meetings; department over others, creating inter- puter renewal project, neglecting to Megan's work varied and she was often B-

nal of and did and Rebecca of 5. Participation on committees; departmental problems. Some his the contract's buy-out clause, inconsistent in her performance was spoken highly by

and number coordinators Academic Rnance and Committee 6. Quality, success, of were not impressed with not always have the information people effort. As Vice-Chair of the Building (F&B)

handled and lot of with new intiatives; the way he meetings and his needed. Affairs Board (AAB) she put in more members put in a time

board. vocal 7. Performance of departments; organization. work than the Chair and also worked on the She was not a very

8. Fulfillment of job description; His attendance at board meetings Bryan McCourt, VP: Student Services revising the elections policies director and did little above and beyond

of at B+ what 9. Quality participation meetings; was spotty for such a high-ranking elect- was required of the position.

Behind-the-scenes 10. work. ed official and he seemed like all talk at Bryan is a good macro-level manager, William Chung, Board Chair: B+

times. However, he did follow through responsible for hundreds of volunteers Will was the only returning board mem- Wes Ferris: A

Standards hard of evaluation were raised as on a lot of the promises he made. in his department. He handled the inte- ber and as such provided guidance and Always prepared, dedicated, and a

instruction. of time into Wes authority, responsibility, and pay gration of the Emergency Response He puts a lot less worker, did an outstanding job as increased. 112 '$$$$$' i Students' Union

Board • Bills down? Earn much • Operations Management getting you as money Gareth Cunningham, President: B+ as need from an EXOTIC DANCER. • you being • As president of the Students' Union, • * Clean, safe environment Gareth pretty much maintained the sta-

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disinterested and a bit of a chair and rarely at meetings. She Chair of the COD. Hiring and election tion seriously and had near perfect Mike Blake, VP: Finance: A- warmer, very spoke

revised and number of attendance. He used forms As the VP: Mike has been and has contributed little aside from did, however, help with the strategic policies were a appropriate Finance, not amendments. She howev- to of information avoid no was, planning committee. by-law revisions were made make the gathering to wast- afraid to say to capital expenditures. passing committee. time in and raised the He is levelheaded and on the human resources policies more user-friendly. ing meetings very responsible er, and knows Sue Portelance: B While he flip-flopped on the comput- proper questions. when it comes to finances

B- Sue in he in deal As Chair of the Finance and when can be He is John Damanis: was enthusiastic and visible, er renewal project, put a great Building money spent. very very

he has control has an rote in the the offices the most out of of the of time and was not afraid to sacrifice committee, reformed finance policy organized and brought more John played integral any

of directors. She was an of the his time to get the job done. He was and simplified the board's involvement to the department. operations Imaging Solutions, step- integral part

in and of board in minor He took a He a sense of ping up to a Keystone team asked if very knowledgeable activities, expenditures. proac- brought professional- management position frequently

was- with ism the second term. He was a in she could She, asked few questions always prepared for meetings, and tive stance volunteers and con- and responsibility to the corpora- key player help.

renewal and board She was on Elections n't afraid to correct other directors when ducted informationsessions on the bud- tion, and when he spoke at meetings, the computer project in meetings.

details. assist the other directors. listened. He had the of brought good points at meetings on Council and the relocation committee. It came to specific gets to people respect up attendance Unfortunately he could be a bit disrup- everyone on the board. occasion. His at meetings

C Michael Fox: C+ tive in meetings Holly Wagg:

As a is best characterized Mike was an outspoken director who director, Holly and always did his homework. He attended Trevor Strassburger: D by her inappropriate comments

in board all of-the optional sessions and had a Trevor monopolized the board's time often unprofessional manner

good attendance record. He was a mem- with non-issues and often took an meetings.

in in She has also had a high absentee ber of the F&B and put numerous antagonistic role meetings.

his minor issues rate. Outside of meetings she has been hours of hiring. He put in time, but He voted against (such involved with the relocation committee did little else. as adopting the agendas) and abstained

the relations committee.. from voting on many important issues. public

of Directors has in the Tim Kuhn: F He did little as Chair of the MB and Board dropped off considerably sec-

Tim has been absent for much of the often did not do his research. General Comments: ond term.

The Cord welcomes feedback on these The board of directors as a whole can year. Considering his status, he should evaluations, our evaluation process, and have done the noble thing and resigned Kent Williams: B+ best be described as mediocre. It is Michelle MacDonald: C the scrutinized. Comments did make The board member sit on a that all of the directors Michelle the board people being when he got a job. He not any only not to important to note was only returning will be via e-mail raised hired and minimal member and took on the of accepted major contributions and was very pas- committee, Kent questions at were given training, position

([email protected]) or at The Cord

- she sive a chair warmer when he did good times and did not dominate board however, little effort was put forth to Operations Manager. Unfortunately FNCC. in the WLUSP office, 3rd floor, attend meetings. discussions. He is described as the voice spearhead new initiatives and not much was rarely found offices

of realism on the board and he tells it was done beyond the basic require-

Leslie Ma: B like it is. Kent was involved with the hir- ments.

Leslie put in a lot of time as Vice-Chair of ing policy subcommittee. They lacked strong leadership and

the board, Chair of the Priorities and did not maintain office hours, contribut-

Planning committee, and as a member ing to a much lower profile and lack of

of the COD. She was an enthusiastic Student communication with the WLUSP depart-

director and well-respected by the board. ments; abolishing the liaison positions

She also put in a lot of time hiring vol- Publications did not help the situation. None of the Tired of Throwing away your money, unteers. directors stood out and little of lasting Steve Metzger, President: B- for value has been accomplished. now you can Live Free and own an While Steve's heart is in the right place, Kevin Nasir: B- and he has good intentions, he lacks the investment that will continue Kevin often played the role of devil's Brian Carey, Board Chair: B property ability to delegate and ends up trying to but wasted advocate, time in meetings. Brian was very active in the first term, income after do everything himself. to generate you even you He had good points on occasion, but working on new salaries for the As a result, initiatives such as the could be nit-picky. While he is there for President and VP: Finance, as well as graduate!! open forum have not been followed the right reasons, he was cast as an out- reviewing and revising corporate by- through on and what work has been sider from the start and became quickly laws. He was also responsible for initiat- done could probably have been done disillusioned. He made an issue of off- the relocation second ing process. In the better. dons and his campus put first-year con- term he has been working on rewriting Steve routinely goes over the heads He in tacts to good use. spear-headed the the corporation's job descriptions. Don't Pay Another Cent Rent to of the department managers. This, com- idea of a referendum on the cold bever- As chair he has kept the meetings bined with a lack of communication, has Landlord Before Read Your you age exclusivity issue and resigned from short and under control. He had insight- created numerous problems with the COD committee the to focus on revising ful comments and his questions were This FREE Cord, the finance department, and the Special Report. hiring policy. well-directed and focussed. He did over- advertising department. step his boundaries as Chair on occasion For information on how to obtain a FREE copy of He wrote the base contract for the Colleen Norman: C- however, to offer his opinions and play operating agreement with the university this report How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Colleen was involved with the C.Comm. devil's advocate. and the Students' Union and also initiat- She - of was just kind of there a bit a Own Investment Call ed the your Property strategic planning process. chair warmer. Melissa Csikasz: D While he tries to be fair and tries to 5198847888 Who is she? Melissa has had a less than put a good effort forward, the growth of Derek Simon: A- low in Student profile Publications, espe- the corporation has been hampered by Yjaney I Derek was an active and since she board knowledgeable cially never spoke at JL Jl Inc. B his lack of leadership. Realty member of the board. took He his posi- meetings. She often comes across as

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Board Report AC renovation depends on fee

of fees Board directors to be hired "A tot have a lot of number separate (including Continued from cover of people put

said Health Services, Athletics, and the Dean WLUSU President Gareth Cunningham hard work into this document," KRISHNA SPENCE ran for the board. On Monday, we'll start "All the involved of Students Office fees) and compound- responded. "This project will benefit the Rosehart. players publicity for hiring." ed them into an omnibus fee. student body as a whole." should be congratulated." He then Speed was once again no match for the made a motion to hire five have teed three McMurray said that from an opera- "In reality we up key Student Publications (WLUSP) board as board members for the 1999-2000 tional viewpoint it would be hard to projects, The Schlegel Centre, the library, broke their world-record they through school year which was passed unani- and the but we can move on manage who could use the A.C. if the A.C., only CSS fee fads with an incredible rnously. The one can- them as the becomes available," money was collected through a user- money nine-minute meeting. didate who ran for he said. "This makes starting basis process. agreement Services covered by proposed CSS fee: All eight mem- The the board one position lit- Director of Recreation, Facilities and on one of the projects viable... we can bers •Office of the Assistant Vice President were present, will be acclaimed. Business Operations Peter Baxter added erally do it right away." Student of along with WLUSP Vice-President: Serviced/Dean Students, candidate for and that, "There is no question that there will "It is a good deal everybody Student Awards, Health Presidential candi- Finance Mike Blake Services, be be non-users but it is something that needs to done," always by improving Career Rob Borek. Counselling Services, Services, date, wanted to pass the for the added. will board the facility we are hoping to improve par- he "It help expand programs Athletics and Recreation, and Steve Metzger, ill with financial statements ticipation." and keep fees down." all covered under the Laurier cold and obtain permis- Chaplains, previous Rosehart thinks that the A.C. will be Baxter is hopeful the renovation pro- starting fee, will continue to be covered. and/or flu bug, sion from the board this ject can be started this summer once the renovation summer may be overly advised his board to take $1,200 from fee is approved. optimistic but hopes it will begin in acclaimed. • Additional Student Services covered that his own report the administration Before the CSS fee is official it still 2000. under new fee: International would be brief and reserves to cover elec- Student has to be endorsed by WLUSU's Board, The current comprehensive fee, Needs, Discover discussed the election situation. tions costs which exceeded the Advisor, Special budget- introduced the Advisory Committee on Compulsory which expires this April, was have Both motions unani- Laurier, Service, in "We're going to a race for our ed $2,500. passed Off-Campus Housing share Ancillary Fees, and the University's Board as a measure to costs on non-gov- this the addition to and Residential president year," said Metzger. mously and with no new business, Housing WLU of Governors. ernmental grants, expenses and to Services, Food Services, and confer- "Unfortunately though, only one board adjourned for the week. person that Services University President Dr. Robert ensure essential Student ence Services which have a zero net Rosehart, who attended the presenta- were not severely altered or replaced. effect on the funding model. Charges pending in accident tions, is pleased with the proposed fee. The fee also effectively eliminated a

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The race for Africa continues

MIKE CHING successful at hiding their involvement.

As early as i960, when European

nations withdraw Violence has broken out once again in were beginning to

West Africa, this time in Sierra Leone. from its African colonies, mercenaries

roles the Rebel leader Sam Bockarie has told the played rarely covered in news.

For when BBC he would burn down embassies if example, Belgium abruptly

land withdrew from the Congo, a nation of British navy ships attempted to

the of 200 tribes and million troops in capital city Freetown. 40 people, they

the of Bockarie alleges these troops are endangered lives remaining

'mercenaries'. If Britain did help or hire whites.

mercenaries, it would be a clear violation Congolese rebels, known as Simbas,

known of article 47 of the Geneva Convention, were to have eaten Italian airmen

Resolution who fell into their hands. White as well as being contrary to merce-

49/1150 of the United Nations, which naries, hired by the Belgian government,

"to take the from France and Belgium, led by urges all nations, necessary mostly the soldier of fortune Bob steps and to exercise the utmost vigi- legendary

were the lance against the menace imposed by Denard, quickly dispatched to

the activities of mer- area. Support fire cenaries." However, For Western was provided to the B- the use of mercenar- mercenaries with

ies and other sorts -26 bombers, which PHOTO of 'black-ops' has powers, were then flown by FILE helped to form the anti-Communist in to extend its influ- and Forces from these of the colonial mercenaries Cubans the Kabila, an attempt Uganda Ethiopia. capacity 19th century era. political map of paid by

ence. Meanwhile France maintains its African nations have invaded Sudan, For Western mercenaries modern-day Africa. CIA. powers, repre- in West whose the hegemony Africa through local Islamic regime Americans are sent an opportunity to hide neocolonial Sierra Leone has represent an In 1965, mercenar- black called overthrow. ambitions. ies overseers 'presidents,' attempting to Europe's strate- seen its share of were fighting backs Mobutu. is and gy to support France's political While countries like France and the mercenary activity. opportunity alongside Jonas Paris is convinced there is an economic domination of North, Central United who afford Savimbi's UNITA States, cannot to Under the oppres- American plot to oust France from much and West Africa, and to discreetly openly manipulate independent African sive military regime to hide forces in Angola until of its West and North African dominions. reassert European influence. Israel's the offered of Valentine Strasser, the mid-seventies. In states, plausible deniability

France and the US are to is which tends mercenaries is an alternative. mercenaries openly vying strategy to keep Europe, by elegant they turned to the neocoionial 1972, secure Zaire, which has vast resources of to side with the out of the No how much seivice is lobbed shells at the Arabs, matter lip mercenary group EO minerals, gold and oil. Israel's Mideast, while Israeli influ- to the cease-fires and (Executive presidential palace gems, expanding paid UN, aiding

ambitions. interests, on the other hand, are not ence in Central Africa and the Red the real theme in Africa is the Outcomes). in Benin in an only along refugees, in Zaire's mineral wealth but also in Horn depose Sea Coast on the of Africa. maintenance of the colonial Mercenary groups attempt to hegemony

Africa's arms markets. The control of oil and minerals is the in the form of dictators, merce- have phased out its old image in favour Matthieu Kerekou's nationalist and left- puppet Over the the US and Israel of The past year, symbol international power. com- nary groups and military aid. of more respectable corporate identities. leaning regime. have been forces invaded arming and financing the petition for resources by developed The of decolonization con- In May 1995, EO deployed 170 men in Mercenary the process

Christian of nations reminds one of the Sierra Comoros Islands in minority regimes Eritrea, great power tinues. Leone. These foreign professionals 1995, because the

turned the war around completely. government of President Djohar began

In March of 1996, the Sierra Leonian to cultivate ties with Iran and Islamic fun-

COO I S TUFF people voted in their first election in 28 damentalism. Mercenaries have been YOU NEED TO "SSf" years, resulting in Ahmed Kabbah implicated in dozens of conflicts and Tejan K NOW TO GET

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February 3,19991 7 Opinion

the Where are the leaders?

aspirations after graduation. Cord In years past, the Editor-in-Chief of University politics The Cord has traditionally listed encourages tie that binds "The since 1926." open-mindedness over decisive- candidates and spoken of their

a trait more valuable in a strengths and weaknesses for their ness,

than a president. A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication desired seat in office. manager The political climate at Laurier Devin Grady is my bet of the 75 University Avenue West, is akin to a well-meaning, moder- century for WLUSU President. Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 ately successful bank. Students For WLUSU Vice President - (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 receive Affairs: deposit money, they ser- University it's a toss up. Fax: (519) 883-0873 they to "customer Osborne has experience, vices, go appre- Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 ciation" events and rarely Ballantyne has the pretty-boy edge they www.wlusp.on.ca/TheCord/ think about how the decisions are that served Gareth Cunnungham so e-mail: [email protected] made. well and Irem Ali has gold posters.

Where are the then? WLUSU Board of Directors leaders,

election: Check your student newspaper. They had a chance to be eloquent, (BOD) First you get a bar- The WLU Student Publications rel, put seventeen fish in it... All of but chose childishness they race will be the WLUSU BOD candidates are (WLUSP) interesting

The Cord because promises to be - 1999-2000 new to the political scene none for a key fiscal WLUSP. New of this year's BOD are running for year

contracts must be negotiated to re-election or vying for the chance

determine whether or not WLUSP move in the ranks. One could to up

stays in the Fred Nichols Centre, or Editorial Board argue that new blood is good for at all. the vitality of the union, but a bid to on campus tation a corporation life this year was the silent Editor-in-Chief Benedict J. Harris matter, new The WLUSP President will have whole body transplant (I think I Control of the make teacher evaluations public, Opinion Editor R.W. Hickey should be forged. hold with President saw that done on ER) is often dan- to meetings News Editor Patricia Lancia profit centres (The Turret, Wilfs, could actually tend to affairs con- Rosehart and Devin Grady to make Associate News Editor James Muir gerous. The Centre Spot, The Hawks Nest, cerning academics. The MB and Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin All of this is incidental though, of sure journalistic pub- the ferris wheel and petting zoo) should be the most active part Danielle Fielder thrive. Associate Entertainment Editor as the full-time staff of WLUSU are lishing pursuits should be left to this separate, WLUSU. Students should be active- Editor Mike Kostoff Sports the real life-blood of the union and edu- autonomous corporation run by ly lobbying for better quality Associate Sports Editor vacant vital ever be left popular BEN HARRIS too to to the full-time staff. This would leave cation, not fighting for the right to Feature Editor Tsai Tony EDITOR-IN-CHIEF vote. The VP: Rnance may propose if WLUSU as a union representing see a professor speaks clearly. Student Life Editor Janette Roy the but it's the Business budgets, students, rather than a corporation WLUSU's problem is student international Editor Oliver Martin Manager who controls where the The opinions expressed in this editorial are to students. rarely attract leaders. Arts vacant selling governments Page Editor those ofthe author, and do not reflect those money goes. The Board who for office in uni- Cord Staff, the editorial board, Production Manager Sarah Schiefier Academic Affairs People run of The or WLUSP. To make the student represen- (AAB), whose only visible sign of versity tend not to have political

The Electric Cord

Webmasters Florin Negoita Paul Wellhauser Letters to the Editor

Cord Staff these things happen. Classified Coordinator Jordan Fumess Stolen Waterbuffaloes Production Assistants Allison Bone Spirit Cup

Antoine Katherine Harding Tricia Granville Kim, Sharon, Alison, Caroline, Greg,

all and (the all that Wendy Li Sarah Ridley represents Woody Beaver) represent Meagan Ross Harpreet Mandur Winter Carnival *99 Committee Copy Editors Chris Tracy that is good is good Krissy Smith Angela Peters

Sarah Vernon Kristina Spence Dear Editor, Remember, Dear Editor,

We, the Winter Carnival '99 Committee, would I find it extremely unfortunate that the people in

thank took candidates are of PublSS Staff like to everyone who part in the charge of our school newspaper, our source ill-informed and dis- Carnival this year. campus information, are so Photo Manager Luke Martyn

Without the students' involvement as too illusioned with our student It makes me Systems Administrator Rob Borek partici- people body.

volunteers would p p Advertising Manager Angela Foster pants, or judges it not have sick.

Roberts been such took Cord office Ad Production Manager Jen a great success. Dear Editor, I it upon myself to visit The Ad Production Assistants the Jason Kipfer We hope we accomplished our only goal, in to a so-called comical caption of Robert F. Kennedy once said, "We all know that response Melissa Bien which was for everyone to have fun, and the hid- Waterbuffaloes in last week's Cord. I was told it only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever Public Relations Coordinator Karen Leslie den torch added to the enjoyment of the whole the epitome of the meaning of the achieve greatly." Certainly this can be applied to captured

week. and their sole reason for is Administration the current Students' Union elections. Waterbuffaloes, living

Unfortunately, we are to anoth- for writing report I have been through the rigamarole of the sit- drinking. President Steve Metzger item Winter er that disappeared during Carnival, uation before. Those who have dared I was further told this reason to occupy space VP: Finance Michael Blake applicants time it is only this not a joke. the world of student have shown on earth is a commonalty shared by all students Board of Directors Holly Wagg to enter politics Sometime between 1:00-4:00 on at Wilfrid Laurier. Sue Portelance Brian Carey p.m. both determination and guts.

January the Winter Carnival Not to staff of The Cord were Michelle MacDonald John Damanis Saturday, 2, Spirit A campaign is time consuming, frustrating, my surprise, Hour in Melissa Csikasz Cup was stolen from the 24 Lounge the and unaware of the feet the Waterbuffaloes con- thrilling, defeating entertaining. Those of you

Fred Nichols Campus Centre. tributed to last are four- who are running should be applauded. $500.00 charity year, Contributors It is a brass bowl mounted on a block of time winners of Winter Carnival, in During my life at Laurier, I have heard various participate Asad Chris Alana Shellbie Kiyani, Schafer, Definnley, black marble with the engraving, Cup the Walk for Parade, "Spirit remarks aimed squarely at the Board of Literacy, Homecoming Jump Wilson, Rachel Reid, Jill Klepacki, Jamie Lambier, Woodie for Heart which raised the most Champions." Directors, sometimes even before they are elect- Rope (in they Brown, Beth Mullen, Sinu Sikand, Mike Ching, Bernice Trust can't miss it! and are the most well-known of me, you ed. Some of the remarks could be classified at money) aspect Somebody, Assy the Ass, Lindsay Chambers, Elections This is a new award Winter Carnival intro- Laurier life. best as non-encouraging. '99, Baby Asad, that cute baby in Student Life, Maestro demon- duced this year. It is to the team did not Laurier is known for given The students running in these elections are No, I say poor- Fresh Wes for grinding his loins against our Production strating the most spirit and dedication to sports- because tasted writers, who do not take the time to be Manager & Asad's housemate, The glorious number your peers. Just they have a poster of the week. informed and clubs. Hall-Ball manship during themselves on the Science wall of various activities seven, Hockey playing hooligans, Hanna- Building saying, campus first-ever winners Barbara, and Michael without whom we would all This year's of the award, "Vote me!" I said the Waterbuffaloes. Eisner, for doesn't mean they don't watch

be emotional - he us to love. Foot Patrol, were never presented with was if The Cord was fea- cripples taught officially Friends, or go to classes and bars. I just wondering

the award because it was stolen before the clos- in These are our friends and classmates tured as an exciting part of student life LETTERS POLICY: running

student ceremonies • All letters must be signed and submitted with the author's name, ing on Saturday night. Maclean's magazine for Laurier. I don't think so. for election. They deserve our support and grat- identification number, and telephone number. The Winter and Carnival Committee, espe- itude to off • and, at the deserve to be Lastly, I challenge you get your lazy ass, All letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed with- very least, they

name Foot out the author's with permission from the EIC cially Patrol, would like to see this trophy voted push aside and something upon. your computer try Letters must • The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. be received by Tuesday returned as soon as It means a lot to via e-mail [email protected]. possible. The in school's new. at 12:30, on disk, or at greatest danger this student

• Letters must be or easily legible, double spaced and cannot exceed typed all of us because of what it the high- It's called alcohol represents: elections is not one of bad candidates or socializing, no necessary, words. illegal 350 est morals and values at Laurier. • The Cord reserves the to edit letter. and will be but but most of us Laurier drunks, call right any Spelling grammar campaigning activities, student apathy. Less as you us, corrected. If has information this anyone any regarding than one-third of students in elec- thoroughly enjoy it. in whole in that is in the vote the • The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter; or part Chetan VP: violation of existing Cord policies. incident, please csntact Bhanot, tions. You might even be able to reach out and

Student Student Activities, in the Union offices. touch someone other than in What does this about us? So yourself. The Cord will not print anything that is racist sexist, or homophobic nature, say please,

as a voting body. Cord will not print anything in We also ask that if someone has taken it as deemed by the staff The by respect the candidates and remember to vote. violation of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscrip- thinking maybe it was his or her term for addresses within Canada The Cord is mistake, spirit Brett tion rates are $20.00 per print- Moortey All is the ofthe writer ed by Hamilton Web Printing. commentary strictly opinion to bring it back as soon as possible. I guess Waterbuffolo cup, Kent Williams, '98-99 BOD Executive and does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or

WLU Student Publications.

8 P February 3,1999 o

The Right Perspective Baking the Beans

becomes outlandish even more once choose not to vote or run as candidates. tribute anything meaningful?

Liberals don't and sales like the GST are payroll taxes This there is one It it's of Exercising year, candidate for has been said not the place added to this Student Publications equation. the Board of students to worry about things like In the Liberal it addition, caucus rang six con- the CFS or get Apathy Directors (with positions being OUSA, OSAP. in the new celebrating the rise year by tested), two for the WLUSP Presidency, In other words, ifs not the role of

in CPP (which is a premiums effectively for the available on the students to about student issues. CHRIS SCHAFER ASAD KIYANI 17 15 positions worry

hike) of about $11 billion. If that was tax Students' Union Board, three for the Get real. These issues affect not only

not Sheila is enough, Copps planning Vice-President of University Affairs and us as current students, but also those With the anticipated federal budget The elections for student 1999 are upon to hit Canadian with a new tax on every one for the of Students' Union who follow here. announcements from Paul Martin this the position us us, bringing calls for true represen- cassettes. is taxed-to-death This why the apathy of the student month, Canadians, tation of the students—representation She claims this will end the pirating is and the body shocking. They don't care about small businesses economy only possible through democracy. musicians' candidates of work through illegal copy- their the for a of Will the 24 representatives, issues or the wait patiently ray hope. Ah, democracy. That revered bastion This altruism the fact the ing. covers up of their Minister cut taxes? repercussions ignorance. Rnance of the free world, that great indicator of will of tax contribute upwards $35 mil- for If If words of Industry Minister our predecessors at Laurier (and the the quality of life, that guarantor of 24 lion a to the year other schools) had effective government John Manley are any rights. Liberal trough. the lobbies-lobbying rooted in student gov- indication, Among those rights is the right to positions- While the Liberals definite ernment-we wouldn't be paying the answer is a choose. The right to choose from find all these cre- confi- ridiculous tuition we are now. "no." Manley Communists, Nazis, Liberals, perfect ative to pick ways Maybe students will care more when dently stated, "High Republicans and the Green Party. The the of pockets tuition rises another tax levels, if 30 per cent. Maybe any- freedom to choose to inform yourself on Canadians, they should President. 24 candidates for posi- they'll care when OSAP thing, the issues and the candidates. A truly 24 goes supernova turn a blind eye to eh? and blows increase tions-perfect, itself up. Maybe they'll care productivi- valuable option indeed. the effects of brack- because it would Why aren't more students involved when the Waterbuffaloes drink them- ty, However, there is an inherent prob- et creep. drive innovation in or running? Do they imagine just selves into a collective coma and the lem stemming directly from the notion According to the order to lower other because this is a democratic system, Union is sued. of choice. Simply put, democracy allows C.D. Howe Institute, Or costs." they don't have to worry about anything maybe they'll just head to the people to choose not to care. bracket steals their To put it simply creep going wrong with their governance? And pub and drown sorrows in a few People can choose not to educate 2 per cent more of do bitch about the student beers. After isn't that the (as if Manley didn't o why they more all, evaluate candidates or prop- I— themselves, o families' take- when refuse to role of student? do a x government they con- er a university good job) examine the issues. Also, they can and Q- home pay. Thus, Liberals just don't UJ

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Liberals can. Canadian households will be $6 billion We've shown ours, So be sure ask Sheila for you in to Copps higher this year than 1993. of French Dumb Blonde At 18 cent of the your copy per GDP, Canada now show us /%aj|r lu Jokes; her ministry spent 98,000 dol- yours. has the highest income tax onus in the cash lars of your hard-earned on it. industrialized world. The figure

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Consider the adoption option

when falls and hurts true. It takes about to JANETTE ROY them as well. between seven and then At least a child eight years age, say 10, go

You also need be themselves for the first can through with a public adoption, that to sure your fami- there might be confusion from the child time, you is,

We not all be with and what mother did one through an adoption There may faced the ques- ly, friends community can deal with due to the lack of baby pictures. always remember your agency.

tion of whether or a child these differences and will and it to the situation. are other options though. not to give up support you Then there is the adoptive parents' apply

from an unwanted this call it's not The private is pregnancy, but most throughout venture. I it a ven- everlasting fear: what if the child wants However, scary knowing adoption becoming

of us will end more and more popular. This up wanting and conceiv- occurs

child of when a knows ing a our own, and, in this prospective couple of a

ask consider motherwho is to her child process, I you to another willing put up

option. for adoption and the couple is willing to

take care of the This How much do you care for the rela- baby. option, as you

have with can imagine, takes less tionship you your parent(s)? considerably

What if found time. you out tomorrow you

born another as far as were to woman or you had Couples go sending

universities a different father? After dealing with the requests to for information

emotions bound about mother in this situation. Then primary you are to feel, any

do think there is the issue of it is you your biological mother or money. Yes,

father could have cared You have to for you any expensive. pay just to

more? obtain a child then handle all of the

think for the rest of the child's life. Do you they did anything that expenses

best This is a deterrent for wasn't in your interest because they major most par-

loved you? Adoptive parents feel the ents.

same passion and ferocity for their chil- There is no set price for a child, as

in dren that biological parents feel. they are priceless value. However, the

It's cost such valuable a special feeling to have a minia- put on a item is

around with all of about These are also seri- ture you running your $20-25,000.

consider when traits, but think of all the children out MARTYN ous issues to debating there who won't know what life is like in whether or not to adopt.

a stable, supportive home with parents LUKE If only we could count the number of

who love them. lives adoption has made better and how

You have ture it is. For those of for the and for- what if it is first also to consider whether or because really us to look biological parents to do, especially your many children were made happy by this

of who aren't them? what It's worth not you are the right type person to adopted, we have no frame gets about Or, even worse, child. something considering, process, the decision might be easier. All

of reference for how deli- go through an adoption. Parenting an to handle this if the child finds their biological parents not only for the benefit of the child but we can ever expect is that people try

benefit adopted child is different than parenting cate situation. and is hurt due to rejection or an incom- for your as well. and do their best.

If the child from your biological child. You need to be is another country, prehensible reason for giving them up? Adoption is now an easier process to No one is perfect, but the emphasis

there be differences needs be tried sure you can accept and deal with those might physical that These hardships are not only difficult to go through with the higher pregnancy to on the fact you to

will have be differences you are bound to face and to explained. If you decide handle, but most of us have no experi- rate among teenagers. However, all of make a loving home for someone who

that you can help your child deal with you want to adopt a child of a certain ence handling them at all. the rumours about the waiting time are wouldn't have had so otherwise.

Out Loud I Going Europe? I Talking SHELLBIEWILSON ing task of begging the professor. How

exactly can we be expected to fullfiil pro-

when half of the Ifs that time of year again... the time gram requirements pro-

when to is closed to because of lack you just begin think you're fin- gram us a

of ished with line-ups or you are just start- space? This: Get This FREE: We began making would it not be to deal ing to settle into your second semester Finally, easier StudentClass" airfare $80 value trave 1 afForadhie classes and, as with either our or the " many students will say department Bon Voyage travel insurance ￿ 1999 Let's Go Europe Guidebook for students 30 with a time to for Registrar's Office, instead of both? In the years ￿ groan, pre-register Eurail or Britrail pass Travel Journal

￿ next As senior students of it can't be and we're ISIC (International Student Collapsible 1 litre water bottle year's courses. supposed age technology, ago... Identity' * belt too difficult to one office and . ■ ■ , Card) Money is frustrat- in j , can attest, pre-registration a register

still doing it today! w , ■ ° J ￿ hassle them information Laundry bag ing that amounts to not much have send the course

￿ A night at the Pink Palace more than an aggravating waste of time. to the other office, as opposed to run- ￿ And a PEZ Here's the ning forms back \ 4 must be 31/99. _ All items purchased by March and forth. TRAVEL process: pick up M CUTS See Travel CUTS/Voyages Campus for complete details. Unlike other forms, pick cours- KegistFaoon o o6B CAMPU® jM krry ** es, line up...line schools, Lauder's ' SS(; 0,,R / S(ud«n( Travel OOD'oZZO Iff "4SH Plug

hand in forms, pick be somewhat flexi- \*L 7 Owned and operated by the CanadianFederationof Students line-ups, up forms, hand ble while choosing them in again at waiting, oh, how their schedule 202, find out four will be laid out.

months later this isn't you the However, didn't into of comfort get any- waiting. much a

thing you needed, when the courses do line up again and Why we aren't the ones you

eventually choose want.

anything that fits do it? So how do we

into your schedule fix it? Ideally, filling

and and nobody else wants. out a single pre-registration form

This supposedly efficient system of simply dropping it off in the appropriate

administration about few would be sufficient to brings a ques- department

tions. First of all, what exactly is,the replace line-ups and unnecessary signa-

point of lining up to get signaturesist tures. Class lists could then be made;

doesn't those first even ensure you a spot in the requiring courses having

course? then shot, those in upper years, then

Secondly, how is it that students tak- anyone who chooses the course as an

ing courses as etectives somehow get elective.

on the course list before those who Next week, the joys of pre-registra-

need the same course for their major? tion begin and the battle for who can

The latter seems to cause the most hand in their forms the fastest is on.

problems for senior students. Don't won y about it too much though.

As students can No how fast there many confirm, try- matter you get you're

to ing work your way into closed still guaranteed to be back in the regis-

required courses can become quite tration tine in September, trying to fill

tedious and often results in demean- the schedule the empty spaces.

10 February 3,1999 si

Beautiful, no matter what the size

ALANA DEFINNLY women for bulimia), yet 20 per cent of can actually be done about this ongoing strongly influenced by socio-cultural fac- ships and happiness. These kinds of atti-

women engage in a variety of activities problem? tors. tudes have to change.

in their lives associated with both "Do these pants make my butt look fat?" daily Television, movies, magazines, Just think of all the strength and

"What was she eating disorders. These could include advertising and the fashion all we'd on thinking? She does- How did we industry energy have to focus more pro- from self- culture's n't have the body to wear that." anything skipping meals to feed into our tendency to see ductive and attainable goals if we

induced or the thin as a of "I have to get back to the gym, I'm vomiting, simply hating being perfect example stopped berating ourselves for not hav- become a in getting flabby." reflection you see the mirror. willpower, determination and self- ing a flat stomach.

Those alone indicate there restraint. "I hate my thighs." figures is February 1 to 6, is Eating Disorder

of self-esteem where is it "She's so skinny, I wish I had her a growing problem low sodety If someone fat, must be their Awareness Week, a week dedicated to

stomach." and body image among North American fault. They must be lazy, undisciplined celebrating the beauty of all body

the these even women (and some men), but fiat is slobs who eat too much because Do any of phrases sound prob- being so simply shapes and sizes, while working to is remotely familiar? Sadly enough, they lem not confined to adults. they lack the willpower to stop. reduce the reported cases of eating dis-

did become a where probably do. A startling 90 per cent of How we society reviled and Sadly, we too often apply those orders and other body image problems fat is and thinness is North American women are dissatisfied being so reviled put same harsh standards to ourselves. If in Canada.

- where their bodies, and on a pedestal a society a rigid our are too our too On the with approximately 70 thinness is put hips big, thighs jig- Wednesday, February 3, cent with their definition of is crammed down if don't size then we per are preoccupied beauty gly, we wear a six, Women's Centre has organized a panel

our throats and genuine self-acceptance must be too fat' and we come to hate discussion in the weight. on a from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. seems hard achieve? pedestal? The liumber of women actually diag- so to our bodies, which in reality are beautiful Paul Martin Centre to discuss eating dis-

We look around without nosed with an eating disorder is much can't even and strong, no matter the size. orders, body image and the media.

of women for a or a well-buffed It is that the We come and the lower (one to two per cent seeing petite girl guy widely recognized prob- to equate beauty It's going to be an enlightening

of the newest lems with and with anorexia and three to five per cent modelling jeans or the gad- body image weight pre- quest for the perfect body the evening, with healthy snacks provided,

we get want to buy. What's more, what occupation most women experience are attainment of love, friendship, relation- so please join us.

where to hang

Wednesday, February 3 9:00 p.m.

Lecture by Dr. jane Campbell Ruby's Cafe (500 Glenn Forrest Blvd. Waterloo) 7:00 p.m.

WLU Grad Pub In a continuing spirit of goodwill and

and the Folk will be The WLU Women's Centre presents generosity, Henry

this fundraiser for ROOF the second evening in our series cele- headlining Our Outdoor brating women's writing. Dr. Jane (Reaching Friends), along

with locals Visible Inc. Campbell from the WLU Department of

English will be leading a discussion on 8 the book Matisse Stories, a collection Monday, February

Tickets sold for the "Presidentyt)ean of 3 short stories by A.S. Byatt.

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February 3,1999 11 Election 1999 theelection

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irem ali rob borek

I am Irem Ali. I am running for Vice-President University Affairs. I

begin this campaign with this in mind: Putting Students First. Our

union has lost site of the of the student. We need The of importance position Student Publications President is an important

and dedicated with vision. The union should not held strong leadership one, and one that must be with someone knowledgeable:

exist to it should exist to advocate issues within the about administration of the pad resumes, corporation. During my current term

Our should be the "students" back the university. goal to bring to as Systems Administrator, I have learned how the administration

Students' Union. have the vision and the abilities to strengthen have also strived become involved I operates. I to with every

our union, and with students will have an effective the your help, department, as well as Board of Directors, to have an in-

voice. For more information, call 745-2056. depth knowledge of how WLUSP operates. Through this experi-

know ence, I greater communication between the BOD and vol-

unteers is essential, and the department Liaisons need to be: cameron ballantyne reinstated. A strong presence within the Students' Union is also

needed, to prevent miscommunication and assist in renewing the

Hello Procedures my name is Cameron Ballantyne. Over the past three years Operating Agreement, which expires April 2000.

involved Please free I have been considerably in all aspects of student life, feel to contact me at [email protected]. Make

icebreaker and informed from an to a Foot-patroller now, I currently serve an vote.

as a Student Ambassador and L.U.C.K. Coordinator.

As your Vice President: University Affairs my objective will be to focus on five vital issues concerning student advocacy. I chal- James muir lenge us all to put tuition changes, student representation, OUSA

policies, municipal representation, and the restructuring of the UA

portfolio at the top of our collective agendas. With my proven

track record and your help the/

In the upcoming office of the obsorne year the President must take on a Jill significant political role. Student Publications must re-negotiate

their Operating Procedures Agreement with the Union, participate Vice-President: Affairs role better University is to promote a in talks with the school for the time qual- first as an independent cor- Laurier This be ity of life for all students. can facilitated and consider internally poration, physical space alternatives as the lease

and VP: UA must take active role in decisions externally. an on our offices is for being up renewal in the year 2000. made the administrators. This be by University's can accom- These are serious issues that require strong and competent attendance and Board plished by participation at of Governors can leadership. I provide that leadership. I have been intimately will and Senate establish a link with the of meetings. I City involved with Student Publications for a long time and under-

Waterloo's Volunteer Service to filtrate students into volun- help stand the precarious balance of hierarchical organization and vol- roles in teer Waterloo. Volunteerism is a distinctive Laurier hall- unteer determination that permits us to furnish the student body mark and because WLUSU has limited volunteer opportunities it's with consistently impressive publications.

important to establish worthwhile alternatives. Elect me and I will ensure that this legacy is maintained.

12 February 3,1999 IS

Jason hagan

student intend unclouded As a first year I to bring a fresh, perspective to the

Board with the of Directors, along optimism necessary to head into the new

millennium. Volunteering within the Students' Union has enabled me to gain

an appreciation for our student body and further understand how the Board

should better setve YOU. My main focus is to develop a means of commu-

nication between the Students' Union and the student body.

Adam newell Jason quehl

Reflecting on this past year, we have had a very dedicated Board of Directors, which was comprised of members who were highly talented and skilled. no photo However the Board has had difficulty accomplishing its goals. This was available As a second student have seen a need for increased caused lack year at Laurier I spirit by a of teamwork among the members, though individually they

enthusiasm and within our student government. These are qualities that I can were strong and dynamic. As a member of the Board I intend on creating

BOD. bring to the an environment where teamwork can thrive.

all I plan on making a difference, I need is an opportunity. Please vote Jason Quehl. H.S.S. H.S.C. H.S.F.

Andy pushaJik jaytredway

BOARD OF DIRECTORS = TIME, LEARNING, COMMUNICATION

The truth is things here at Laurier aren't too bad, but there are some prob- Time: As a university senator, I recognize the need to take time and under-

lems. can't lie to and stand the of the students I you say I can fix everything, but there are certain concerns your represent. Learning: Having played

that needs understand the value things I can change. The Union hard-working, experienced people Varsity Hockey, I of learning from your teammates.

handle Communication: next year to the upcoming Operating Agreement and by returning As a Residence Don I have strengthened my ability to

communicate and accessibility to the Board and doing what is best for the students. I'm sure efficiently effectively; something I feel is of the utmost

that wilt discover student you that I am that person. importance as a representative.

anik merchea Jeffrey j. kroeker

The BOD needs focus on its mandate of serving the representative needs of

As of the Laurier a member Wilfrid University Students' Union Board of students and shifting from management issues back to political-governance

Directors will that I ensure my constituents' opinions and concerns are well concerns. I intend to provide an atmosphere of trust, responsibility, and

in the Students' Union. first student feel represented As a year I I can bring empowerment to those who serve WLUSU by restructuring by-laws, imple-

an abundance of to the energy 8.0.D., and as an Executive member of LUCK menting strategic planning initiatives, and creating a VP-HR. I also want to

committee built I have upon an already strong managerial base which I can expand the services of WLUSU and investigate creating a discounted finan-

bring to the position as well. cial service for the Students of Laurier.

David brydges kathryn lomonaco

More and Better...lt's the backbone of David Brydges' BOD campaign.

Communication with begins a heavy advertisement of Directors' e-mail. They

are representatives of student and involvement of is critical. body everyone My platform is to be a sensitive representative of the student body at Wilfrid

follow a that, if it. The I policy something does not work, change Health plan Laurier University. I will endeavour to ensure that student fees are kept as

is that will address. low surplus something I as possible, to make sure that the Board and the Executive are fiscally

As a third business and dedication will year student, my experience root responsible while at the same time, making sure that students get value for the out apathy clogged environment. Vote David Brydges. their student fees.

doug short Michael brooks

Congratulations reached the S's. You are now of the you've aware issues fac- I don't have catchy slogans or flashy posters. What I do offer is a commit-

ing WLU students. As FYC on 8.0.D. obtained the representative I experience ment to use my three years of experience in two faculties at Laurier to make

to the Union in a it the of Union necessary help leadership role, as battles forces the Students' more relevant, and to communicate our intentions clear-

evil. would like to see the board focus I on becoming more accessible to stu- ly and openly, always looking for feedback. In the past, I have demonstrat-

dent concerns. Whether like the board love it you or not, learn to because ed commitment, honesty, and willingness to try new ideas. Please allow me

it's the best Woooooo! these thing going today. to use attributes to improve our Students' Union.

eric davis Paul beingessner

BOD in must promote involvement WLUSU through a marketing campaign

that would inform the students about upcoming WLUSU meetings and open If elected I intend to continue changes to WLUSU's Human Resources poli-

BOD forums. must work on WLUSU make it more efficient. restructuring to cies. While many changes have already been implemented, further actions

BOD must be committed to a referendum on cold needed holding any beverage are to maintain the Union's ability to meet the demands of our vast

deal to let the student decide what is best for itself. exclusivity body BOD volunteer base. One method to facilitate these changes would be to create

must, in conjunction with other universities, the federal also lobby governmentto a VP-HR. I wish to shift more responsibility from the Board to the

remove the GST on textbooks. Management team and coordinators to run the daily operations of WLUSU.

ethan markham rina clarke

Hardwork. These are the that Rina I, Ethan Marham, am a second year student at WLU. To this point, as a stu- Honesty, Integrity, principles I, Clarke, plan

to to as a WLUSU Board of dent here, I have participated as a varsity athlete, am a member of Laurier bring my position Director. Efficiency, Organization,

student security," and a don in the residence system. This involvement, I feel, and integration are the main goals I hope to reach in making the quality of

the student and gives me a broad sense of student needs and concerns that I would hope body grow flourish. With the experience that I have gained

the feel confident that will be to address. I will bring my enthusiasm, leadership and commitment to the over past year, I I able to represent you the

position ofWLUSU Board of Directors. students in a proficient manner.

wheeler James Steve hennig

If elected to the board of directors, more channels of communi- on the I will open Sitting WLUSU Board of Directors is an honour accompanied by

cation with the union's stakeholders and ensure that our mission statement As voice this responsibility. your coming year, i will represent your concerns

is adhered such issues to. on as rising tuition and parking. I will also endeavour to make

will avoid in the web of internal within the union more I getting tangled politics 8.0.D. approachable while promoting Student Services. Together we and the role of the voters as maintain create keep serving my primary focus, can an open dialogue between students and executive that will serve

be encouraging forum, and the stakeholders' best us more Demand accountability open keep effectively. integrity: vote Steven Hennig for your Board of j interest in the forefront rather than pursuing a personal agenda. Directors.

February 3,1999

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Wilfrid

We have audited the balance sheet of Wilfrid University Student

of for April 30, 1998 and the statements income, students' equity and cash flows the year then

ended. These financial statements are the responsibility ofthe organization's management. Our is these financial based audit. responsibility to express an opinion on statements on our

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those

that whether the standards require we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance

financial statements are free of materia] misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test

basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by

the overall financial management, as well as evaluating statement presentation.

hi our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial

position of the organization as at April 30, 1998 and the results ofits operations and cash flows for the then ended in accordance with year generally accepted accounting principles.

be < >n Februar 9th, the members of Wilfrid Lauricr University Student Publications will asked the following referendum question - y 1999,

on the election ballot:

Waterloo,Ontario

6, 1998 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Publications Audited Financial Statements be August it resolved that the 1997-1998 Wilfrid Laurier Student passed as presented."

1" The audited statements inclusive of notes ofthe financial statements will be available for public viewing in the Concourse on February

the statements. and 4th. Members of the Board ofDirectors can answer any questions concerning

also normal office hours ofthe Students' Union. Questions and viewing of the financial statements can occur during

the 1997-1998 Audited Statements Referendum should the Chief Anyone wishing to create a "Yes" or "no" campaign concerning contact 112 Returning Officer, SonjaRegier, in the Students' Union Offices (884-1970, ext.3335)

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WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTPUBLICATIONS WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

APRIL 30, 1998 YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1998

1998 1997

i 998 1997

ASSETS

RFVFNT/F CURRENT ASSETS

Bank S 111,759 $ 25,000 r a 1 c ino-7 Cord sales andA A S 117,853 $«r 1-.C125,126,v advertising Accounts receivable 28,564 27,242 Keystone sales and advertising 54,734 50.249 Due from WLU Students' Union 0 47.628 Student activity'fees 47,221 40,684 140,323 99,870 Imaging solutions fees 3,157 0

Other revenue 4J65 p,->72 CAPITAL ASSETS (note 3) 21,200 3.843

227,130 219.431 S 161,523 $ 103.713 LIABILITIES

EXPENSES rrmßvriiißiriTiTQCURRENT LIABILITIES aj • • • ii i J* -»o ir\ /'oa and audit 3,128 19.684 Administration, legal Bank demand loan S 9,656 S 0 Bad debts 5,421 3,17.3 Accounts payable and accrued charges 25*912 11.401 Bank charges and interest 696 0 35,568 11,401 Amortization of capital assets 8,468 3,73 1 Conferences and meetings 4,968 3.215 Insurance 2,500 1,080 STUDENTS' EQUITY 125.955 92.212 Publishing and production 79,051 7^,100 Miscellaneous 3,649 6.780 S ISL2& I >03,71? „ Office 2,045 1,706 CONTINGENCY(note 6)

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on the after he stole the ball and JORDAN FURNESS AND scoring ten points in the overtime peri- loss to Guelph in their last match-up, the Laurier was behind 42-28 by halftime, game in it would only sailed for a huge, two handed dunk WOODIE BROWN od, however, the tandem of Hodgkins Hawks were looking for revenge. and played as though get crowd its and The in the first that got the on feet. At least Rogers kept the Hawks close scor- However, as soon as the game began, worse. only bright spot

the the rest were half for Laurier was Jeff Zdrahal who Guelph fans, shaking The men's basketball team dropped ing eight more points in the overtime. It the Hawks played like a losing team.

their heads at the Laurier was a three Bob made several to keep the performance. two more games despite continuing to pointer by Papadim-itri- They made sloppy passes, turned the key plays

Hawks the After being within one point, the Hawks give fans glimpses of the incredible tal- ou, however, that cut in game.

The men's fell to a 77-62 loss. ent this team has to offer. Brock's lead to 72-71 with 1978

Once overtime loss less then 20 seconds basketball team had their again refereeing figured into An against Brock was to go.

followed After basket reunion at the and the game as a couple of calls against the up by a rough start in Guelph a quick by game

were introduced at half- Hawks even fans that the Hawks couldn't recover from. Brock made it 74-71, Matt surprised Gryphon

Babel raced the ball the time. The OUA West leaving Guelph able to score 13 extra It appeared that despite missing Jeff up

lost it at the foul line. Once again, Zdrahal the Hawks were going to count court but just over champions presence points

have done chose not to comment on the their first regular season victory last half forcing him to foul his must some- Kilpatrick Golden refereeing instead citing the team's "abil- Wednesday against the Brock Badgers. man and Brock sunk two thing for the the second it Hawks in the second half to it going in half." However, it wasn't to be as a three free throws to make 76- ity get led The because they came out Zdrahal and Hodgkins the Laurier minute lapse in the second half, some 71. game ended 77-71 and as an different comeback with 16 points questionable refereeing, and abysmal and the Hawks chalked up entirely 15 respec- did in controlled the but just not have free throw shooting cost the Hawks a a loss a game they team. They tively, they enough

of the forced to the powerful Guelph tandem of win that would have put them right back should have won. pace game, stop

The several turnovers, Shehbaz and Mike Ayanbadejo. They in playoff contention. key to Brock's win Guelph

much better were too inside on defence and An exciting first half saw nine lead was an impressive 91.3% played strong and shot much offence for the Golden changes with the Hawks coming out at shooting from the free defence, too explosive on

Laurier better. shot six of Hawks to contain. the end leading 32-29. Ken Hodgkins throw line. While They

the nine at the beginning of are led the way with 8 points while Corwin shot 52.8% from floor, Although playoff hopes starting

shot the the half to back into to fade, no means are the Hawks out Troje was flying all over the floor creating they 57.9% from get by

the This high of the hunt. They head to Thunder Bay several opportunities for the Hawks. charity stripe including a 3 game. per-

was in this weekend to play two against a The second half started off well as for 8 by Hodgkins. centage shooting 3-3

"It time most due to the Lakehead team and two wins there the Hawks maintained a four point lead was the first part

inside of Ken would vault them into the of Brock, for the first 10 minutes of the half. At that this year that we didn't great play pack

He scored Waterloo and Lakehead with one team point, Troje, (who had continued his step it up at the foul line" Hodgkins. ten

Mike in the second half onto the strong play in the second half), missed noted head coach points moving playoffs.

and controlled the After from Thunder Bay, the a breakaway dunk and Brock went on a Kilpatrick adding, "it was returning

without Zdrahal who boards for the Hawks will have six more games. As they 7-0 run to put the Hawks in a position tough early

is of the Hawks to them recover from a multitude of injuries, vic- that had become too familiar in past an integral part bring and the mechanics and flow of the closer to the Gryphons. tories will follow. This is an exciting games. Nevertheless, Hawks didn't ARTHUR team." did was enthusiastic team that has put a lot of give up and looked to Adam Rogers and Kilpatrick not Guelph strug-

and Laurier effort into this but Ken Hodgkins to keep them close. With want to comment on the ELLIE gling pulled not only year prepar-

for the next two to three where came of nowhere excessive number of fouls within one 46-45, ing years 4:43 to go, Rogers out point,

and that nailed three their will become asset to slam home a missed shot by called on the Hawks but fens at the ball over, took poor shots when Scott Fitzpatrick a experience an tal- were about it when allowed win. but Geoff MacNeil and won't have to on Hodgkins and the two were responsible game not as quiet Guelph to pointer, Guelph's they rely just

with win. for the last eight Laurier points of the key Hawk drives were stalled by ques- Laurier had an early 14-9 lead, but returned the favour a fade-away ent to

half. tionable refereeing. the Gryphons quickly capitalized on three. This shot seemed to destroy the Home games come up on February

Thus was the 13th, 20th and 24th so come on out and The second half ended 58-58. There the team still looking for Hawk mistakes to take control of the Hawks, as their hot shooting at

win the of half know the that will be was nervous anticipation in the stands their first of season when they contest. Guelph's Malik Shehbaz had two beginning the began to give away get to players rep-

after Laurier that for the next three as the overtime got started. Vince tipped off against the Guelph Gryphons big dunks turnovers to more error prone play. resenting Laurier

A.C. off the the the exclamation Policella of the Badgers shocked Laurier Saturday night at the Coming changed course of game. Shehbaz put an point years. Hockey Hawks drop OT thriller

Mark in is Golden Hawks Dinelely front of the net to lustre game for the Hawks, goaltender game pivotal for the

in the first was in who in make a for the snap goal during a Darryl Whyte outstanding keep- are position to run

OUA power-play at 2:48 of the first peri- ing the Golden Hawks close to the per- championship.

win five od. sistent Lancer squad. "We feel we must of seven

In first rubber to the noted another period defensive Whyte saw more than the games make playoffs," the breakdown by the Lancers, Larry Trans-Canada highway being outshot 46- Martindale, who looks forward to

Paleczny followed Martin Kerns to 21 by the end of the second period. return of foreward Jeff Ambrosio,

filled the Bob and the net to pound home the rebound Whyte has more than shoes of defensemen Mquat, goaltender

dominated absentee Ivankovic Frank Ivankovich the at 11:05. The first period, Frank who has been to lineup on

by the Hawks dripped of play-off in Slovakia representing Croatia in the Thursday.

hockey intensity. Mike Little took to World University Games. "We've been going with five defense-

tied another the body and pounded on what Kevin Hansen the game with a men, and it will be good to get

seemed to be a lethargic Windsor breakaway goal at 15:20 of the third one back and shorten up some shifts,"

added that squad. period after a great feed from Lancer said Martindale, who

The intensity that marked the winger Kevin Pucovsky. Ambrosio's return will give the Hawks

has been first period was lost somewhere in Whyte displayed flashes of brilliance some scoring punch that

of In of the shuffle and the Golden Hawks turning away a late effort by the Lancers somewhat lacking as late. terms

in seemed content to settle in and sit to finish the game and send it into over- goaltending, Whyte's stellar play

raised on a two-goal lead—something not time. Ivankovich's absence has some

the to be done with a team that is The Golden Hawks, well-versed in questions as to who will start for

fourth in the OUA in goals for. Both over-time hockey with four ties this sea- Hawks come crunch time.

unable the will alternate teams seemed content to pace son, were to stop quick "We probably goal-

much of the final Lancer min- and is hot into ARTHUR each other for transitional game and just tenders see who going two periods. utes into overtime, the Lancers scored the playoffs," commented Martindale,

it ELLIE "In the second period, our on a rebound to put 'er in the books. who has asked his players to step up

shifts were just too com- "There was a missed in practice and demonstrate the intensi- JAMIE LAMBIER two goal lead was erased in the second long," assignment,

merited Hawk head coach and we ended with a four on three that will be required to to and suc- period, and the Lancers eventually Tony up ty get Martindale. situation," Martindale, who ceed in the The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men's scored an overtime marker to defeat explained playoffs.

With the bench farther away in the said while he was dissapointed with the "We're entering the fourth segment hockey team met the Windsor Lancers Laurier 3-2. Hawks found them- Our is with "In the second second period, the result of the contest, he thought the of our season. goal to play on Saturday night in front of a packed period, we really

selves making mistakes at the end of team played reasonably well. determination and build some momen- house at the Waterloo Rec Complex. The needed to keep it going and build on

at least of which resulted The Golden Hawks on the road tum to into the added the 2-0 commented Hawk head shifts, one are carry playoffs," Hawks were coming off an exciting 6-5 lead," will be back in directly in a Lancer goal. against Ryerson on Thursday and Mid- Martindale, who's team win over the Western Mustangs, and coach Tony Martindale. The Hawks A around Windsor West division Recreation in the first with wrap goal by early leader Brock on Saturday. action at the Waterloo were looking to close some ground exploded period two

in the second the With left until the February 11 and on period brought only seven Complex on Thursday, between themselves and the first place quick goals looked well their way games

the number Lancers within a goal. In what had to be playoffs, and threeway tie for a against the York Yeomen, game time Lancers. to upsetting one team in the play-off

the in an otherwise lack- berth in the Far-West OUA. Trevor White found a wide brightest light Division, every 7:3opm. Unfortunately for the Hawks, a quick open

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the Women on wrong Sports Shorts side ofthe win... again

MIKE KOSTOFF The men also had a good weekend,

team coming out with a 4-2 record. The shoot- was a while the Hawks JORDAN FURNESS would never relinquish. Laurier's ing lofty 52.2% With the OUA finals qutckiy approving of john Morris, Brent Laing, Paul Moffat, the but luck below and the ing was poor from start dropped 29% Badgers (this weekend at Laurentian University tan Morton and Scott Whiting defeated wasn't their to their second win of the sea- basketball troubles contin- even on side as several cruised The women's (8- in Sudbury), both the men's and Nipissing (8-6), Trent {9-2), Queen's Brock last shots rimmed out leaving both players son. ued in a rematch against women's swimming teams find them- 7), and RMC (10-5). Kate Tanner the Kate Tanner continued her Wednesday. Although they gained their and fens frustrated. was strong the team selves tanked among best. Unfortunately, dropped the second half six the lone for Laurier as she was play in picking up first win of the season versus bright spot two to Toronto (8-0), The men entered the CIAU ranking at tough ones, losing for the Hawks final nine more points to finish with 15 on the earlier in the season, Laurier responsible Badgers and McMaster The men's #ao this week, with the women moving to (11-6). team and ended in the half allowing Laurier to night and pulled down 14 rebounds. couldn't keep up this time up points to It first now holds a record of and are also up from #6 #5. is the time 9-2, enter the break 28-25. She was the only player to reach double the wrong side of a 61-45 score. trailing on into the OUA finals. that both Hawk teams have been ranked first heading The second half was a slow demoli- digits in both points and rebounds for Laurier started the game off well, ranked in the top ten. Both teams are anxiously awaiting tion as Brock a run but Laurier. outplaying Brock but missed shots went on 20-7 the as both have "We should see the men move up provincial competition, took 12 minutes to do so. Brock shoot- Turnovers were a factor as both the to take a lead they allowing Badgers Laurier with in the rankings this weekend," com- high hopes of returning to teams had trouble hanging onto the ball. mented Hawk head coach Dean Boles, banners to hang in the Athletic Unfortunately it was Brock who took

who was happy to hear about the rank- Complex. advantage of Laurier"s 26 turnovers gain- In men's Brown led ings, but is much more concerned with volleyball, Ryan ing 24 points while the Hawks could performances in the pool. the way in a pair of wins over Waterloo only score 10 off of 21 Badger turnovers. the Hawks "To be competitive in the CIAU and Guelph to help move "We couldn't finish when we had the down the final OUA championships we will need to qualify closer to nailing shots in the first half," said head coach

some more swimmers," added Soles. West playoff spot. Brown had 25 and 27 Sue Lindley, adding, "we weren't able to kills in the of wins. Currently, six Hawks have met the CIAU respectively pair capitalize on the turnovers whereas Hawks their final of qualifying standard and will be compet- The play game Brock did that very well." the season at the ing in Toronto. The swimming Hawks regular tonight The Hawks are currently in the mid- enter the provincal finals with their Athletic Complex at 8:00pm. dle of a week and a half break as they A 0-8 strongest team and have their win over the McMaster in Lakehead this ever, prepare for two games Marauders will solidify a sights set on a top three finish and post-season weekend. Surprisingly, the Hawks are more CIAU births this weekend. berth for the squad. still in the hunt for the playoffs despite a On January the men's and The roerfs basketball team got 1-6 record. Lakehead and Waterloo, both 29-30, women's curling teams competed in much deserved recognition this past 1-5 on the season, are sharing the base- Toronto. week as centre Ken Hodgkins was their crossover competition in mentwith Laurier and one of those three Both teams had excellent weekends named the OUA Male Athlete of the will make the playoffs. Even more sur- Week and both now sit in first place heading for January 25-31. prisingly the Hawks still control their and into the OUA finals to be held febwrary Hodgkins poured in 49 points playoff destiny because, in addition to rebounds 20 to 21 in Toronto, grabbed 17 in games against the two games against Lakehead, the and has been the dri- The women's team of Heather Brock and Guelph women have two games against Graham, Smith, Shannon ving force behind the Hawks in only his Waterloo. Jackie second McCleary, Boni Griffith and Angela year at Laurier. Three of the Hawks seven remaining

Selkirk had a weekend Coach Mike Kilpatrick said of home great going games are at so fans are encour- "He has the toots undefeated 6-0. They had wins over Hodgkins, necessary aged to come out and watch this young, become the man in the Nipissing (11-3), Trent (9-5), Toronto (11- to premier post TRACY team that will hopefully come together 6), Queens (8-6), McMaster (8-7), and OUA West. His soft jumper and jump in the next few years to become a force his CHRIS RMC {9-3). The team looked impressive hook make him extremely versatile; in the OUA West division. makes him another threat at his and now goes into the OUA finals passing

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Pounder: Hawks come close in exhibition Cheryl

Team Canada bound RACHEL REID and the University of Buffalo in three come of Saturday's match. We just could-

games. n't pick up our game." Third-year captain play for Canada in the Three-Nations the Laurier held the women's Invitational While exceptional level of play and setter Stacey McCoy was impressed Cup In Finland this past December. which the Volleyball Tournament this past week- Hawks are capable of was evi- by Buffalo's setter. "She was their key Coming out victorious, Canada Four end. teams competed, with the dent this weekend, unfortunately, so player. She's a lefty...she would turn and made further cuts to the team to form hosts falling just short of the top was their admitted inconsistency. dump on us. It was pretty effective for spot. the that in the group played Eastern An is unnamed team from Trent University, After handing Trent a three-game her." Good news for the Hawks that Quebec/Ontario Tour which took place which is not yet part of the varsity cir- loss on Sunday morning, the Hawks McCoy, who injured her ankle against from the 17th to the 24th of last month. made a were themselves handed a Brock two weeks is cuit, respectable appearance. resounding ago, healing quickly Still at the top of her game, Pounder "Trent doesn't loss Buffalo in the match. and has not missed action. play very often," says by deciding any game continued to be a member of the fourth-year Golden Hawk co-captain "It was like two different teams out there Dart took the tournament for what it National team and took part in this from "It a Steph Dart. "They were here to gain Saturday to Sunday," Dart was, a learning opportunity. was most recent tournament. On coming in some experience and to gauge their tal- explained. chance for everyone to get to see home last Monday, Pounder had been "Buffalo and did- ent against varsity teams. They did really improved we game action. Everyone played really awaiting the cali to be invited to repre- n't the effort. like call a improve greatly over the weekend." reciprocate They played well. I to it [the tournament] sent Canada yet again at the Worlds. Laurier played all three visiting teams on deep defense, dug everybody,all week- series of exhibition games, most of "\ was ecstatic", said Pounder, "It end." of." The Saturday in the best three out of five which we came out on top was a long process and a challenge. round robin format. They soundly beat Dart was humble about the effort Golden Hawks look forward to You play a lot of hockey and when it forth home each of Trent University, Brock University, put by Laurier. "We didn't deserve Wednesday's game against comes down to it, it all pays off." win the to by any means, despite out- McMaster at 6:00 p.m. BETH MULLEN Pounder is no stranger to hockey on a

at national level as she, the age of 17, Women's battles flu Last Thursday night will remain a mem- represented Canada in the 1994 World hockey bug Golden Hawk in Lake Placid and orable date in history as Championships in

chosen the Three-Nations in Ottawa. BETH consistent of Charmaine of one of our varsity athletes was 1996 Cup MULLEN performance anticipation the game against their about from to be a ofTeam Canada. At After a little time off the team, Boteju, whose goaltending was com- most significant competition Bately says, part defense- Pounder has her "From it 9:3opm, Cheryl Pounder, now regained status "Go in on a high and come out firing," mendable both games. those that are playing, will be

woman for the WLU Women's Hockey as one of the top 20 female hockey advised Women's hockey Coach Josh "She definitely stood out. She was important to play at a higher level of received call her to in the the fantastic both that of the weekend). To Team a inviting be players country. Bately as regular season games lead- during games," comments intensity (than memberof the National Team to Hawk coach josh to OUA the coach. On the Hawks there is doubt in mind that a help Batley expresses ing up the finals become fewer Friday night got me, no my the at the World his about Pounder's and fewer. took off to start the initial we can win. If can shut them represent country pride achievement,! Taking a at the teams 3- a rough against Guelph out,

"This is and a no can't Championships. a great accomplishment j 2 victory against York last Tuesday and Golden Gale aggression. The team there is reason why we beat

their in the second and them". Since being chosen from a regional fantastic opportunity for Cheryl." We their continued success this past week- picked up play last attend National assured that Pounders on wim- this May, to a can be place on end, it seems as though the women are third periods and came out top Looking ahead to Sunday's last camp

included home and Selection Camp in Montreal, Pounder the National Team will not interfere with doing just that. ming 3-0. Scorers Mel Rahn, regular season game against

Forbes and Caroline Hall. fans should has been under critical evaluation by her commitmentto the Hawks. Despite the effects that the flu Donna Guelph, expect to see a pre- in followed scouts searching out the best Practices for the Worlds will be held imposed upon team members and a The Hawks a similar pattern view of what is to come at the OUA finals Canada. in Sweden towards the middle of physical Queen's team this weekend, on Saturday winning 2-0: goals scored on the weekend of February 12th and

Heather Allen and Mel Rahn From the National Camp in Montreal March, after the OUA's and the ClAU's "they found a way to win", says Bately. by once 13th.

York which consisted of a week on Inner are from there the team will The Hawks shut out the Golden Gales on again. As for the fourth playoffs spot, completed,

in will it Squad Games, Pounder was chosen to travel to Finland for the Championships. both Friday night and Saturday after- In terms oftonight's game Toronto, and queens be battling out this

the flu remains issue for the weekend. noon. Much thanks should to the an team. In — go o

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Representing to the fullest

said "We the of the record will once ASAD KIYANI Canada, he Maestro. as a success again

Maestro of in defended himself whole have a long way take south the border,

to - we all search of In reply, Last weekend, Canadian Hip-Hop legend strongly. "I'm still go strug- greener pastures.

gling." Maestro "People realize this Maestro (Fresh Wes) took to the stage in here. Canada is says, gotta

Does this mean is not a game - we're with a downtown Kitchener. my territory, my dealing

that the burden rests man's life, his livelihood." On the road promoting his new foundation," said

he Maestro. solely on the shoulders He uses a popular analogy to album Built to Last, Maestro (as now

of Canda's most well- describe his motives for going to calls himself) was the sole act on So why did he

known artist? Canada. "What kids gotta realize, if Thursday night at Stages. leave for New hip-hop Puff Williams York? "There's no Daddy, they're playing ball or something and Born Wesley 30 years ago, According to

no LL Cool - its to they no scholarship to a school Maestro is looking to revitalize the Maestro, "I get J up get up here me do what I can," or a full ride at Georgetown Canadian Hip-Hop scene with his unique tired of just getting to

the said Maestro. "[But University, which are they gonna' take?" blend of party anthems, Rand Band pats on back "I without remember] no matter Said Maestro, always represent harder rap. growing record Canada the fullest." new new an artist." how big the is, to Looking at his haircut, his as

its still a small name and his new album, one gets the thing."

Maestro also feels the feeling that Maestro is also trying to The Canadian joining industry

the Scene that Hip-Hop artists According to Maestro, there is only reinvent himself as a hip-hop artist in

have been slighted by one thing to do in order to get a solid mold of more commercial and mar- Having

the Canadian record- start in the industry. "Grassroots ketable figures like Mase and LL Cool J. returned to hip-hop

Maestro executives and level - that's what I've been doing for He agrees that he has changed Canada, ing

record labels. nearly 20 now. From '82... I've greatly since the huge success of Let is on a strong pro- years

He to been doing underground shit." Your Backbone Slide ten years ago, but motional tour. According

"The What artists need is a have a has out Maestro, industry aspiring good says that "[You to] give people gone domes- local clubs and "I You can't to doesn't start playing events. chance to grow. expect me west, performed respect Rand did lot of shows Club on tic and a underground at stay the same, to be typecast the whole Thursday night Hip-Hop,

B records it Fresh - its now the time the same way." and is reportedly [the way RPM; Guvernment,"

Maestro. returning next should]." said

Yet Maestro's break came from The American Experience week for a charity big

The New Record an - Electric Circus. Maestro seemed to have disap- show at the unexpected source

of Built to Last was "Regardless of whether or not like peared for the past five years, following University you with the show the its national the release of his third album Naah...Dis Waterloo. released last fall or music, expo-

Kid Can't Be From Canada. His return the first single Stick to sure - everybody sees you," explained

Your Vision Maestro. The album, recorded while Maestro strengthens a quickly

LEjARS reaching the But there is one of advice that was in New York, was a commercial fail- growing Canadian upper piece

that echelons of the Maestro feels is ure. Yet Maestro remained in Brooklyn hip-hop scene paramount. "Regardless

of where where until the making of his latest record. is grooming fresh BERENICE charts. you are, represent you're from." When asked if his experience down domestic talent According to south affected Built to Last, Maestro was with acts like the Choclair and Rascalz to go. "I'm proud of these guys...l'm very Maestro, the album has widespread

"Of all more of said Maestro. "I in feetin' Asad likes "My name is Asad and quick to respond. course man, steadily gaining prominence. proud them," appeal. got cats jail me, rap.

with the think it will take more than 1 ministers me I'm here call me experiences influence what you are." Maestro is impressed recog- "(But] I Baptist wanting to sing at to say, 'Rap-Master-A.'

for Canadian or 2 more notori- their church - it's a broad record." Yo. I'm the baddest in K-town As the accusations that Maestro's nition that artists are garner- acts to get [Toronto] rapper

as the Mecca of Canadian critics are still that and I can down. Yo." southern sojourn was akin to disowning ing, but warns that there is a long way ety... next Hip-Hop," Yet wary really get

home Travelling troubadour comes

KATHERINE HARDING production. She also produced the records on her

[abet and worked closely with producer Warne

After interviewing Emm Gryner all I could think was, Livesey (Midnight Oil, Julian Cope) on Public.

"What have I been doing with my time?" Gryner To record Public, Gryner persuaded Mercury to

has been in short life. send her to London, extremely busy her 23-year England. While London had She formed her own indie record label (Dead in she considerable talents

at like cellist Caroline Lavelle Massive Daisy Records) the age of 2% has played three (Peter Gabriel,

Lilith Fair and and from the shows, in 1997 she signed on with Attack, Radiohead) strings London

US-based Session Orchestra contribute to Mercury Records label Last year she the album.

released with lot her debut full-length album - Public "London definitely provided me a more

still creative than would have if had have Despite Gryner"s accomplishments you juice I gotten I

have heard of her but at home... it is incredible she said. might not you definitely have stayed an city,"

heard her single 'There is also something

about from Summetiong that was "Public features getting away released last summer. home."

Don't dismiss Gryner The finished prod-

as I to uct was well worth the a one-hit wonder songs wrote the though. This up and com- jaunt over pond.' ing Canadian singer/song- heal myself™ I Gryner, who wrote the writer/producer is undeni- majority of the songs ably talented. liken some to between the ages of iB~ Music has been in this 22, describes the album Forest, Ontario native's entries" as, "very personal." (pop. diary "Public features 2800) blood from a

I young age. She wrote her songs wrote to heal

first at the ten Some are born as a result of song tender age of and soon after myself... songs my formed what feel in a band with her two older brothers. strangling disability to say exactly I con-

in school her versation," she explains. "I liken some of the high Gryner began recording own songs

at songs home on a four-track when she wasn't to diary entries."

that of the playing in cover bands. Gryner concedes several songs can-

around "momumental she "Growing listened to stuff didly centre a break-up" up I pop Bo's and you know what that was like," she joked. "Then I went went through.

through a Whafs next for this Canadian She has scary hard rock phase and now I'm ingenue? here." already begun writing material for her next album.

"At I When for Wreck 6 at the twenty, moved to Toronto and a year later Gryner opens Big February formed she of her my own indie label called Dead Daisy Turret, plans to test out some new Records," she said. "To survive, I took day jobs in songs. offices so As far "I don't want to rush that at night and on the weekends, I as a release date: PHOTO could play in clubs but it will be out 500n... probably some- and promote my records." anything for RLE two years, studied and time in the next millennium," she quipped. _ Gryner recording

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What's Ride that train my name

when writing about the recently dead). RACHEL REID those connections may lead to some- every song you've ever written, you can Train Night for And I guess I apologize the outcome. thing." pick from all of those. The secorid is Amis I'm I'm I'm by: Martin sorry. sorry, sorry." Have the ticket? If con- Good advice. worked of ideas that you got Big so, It big-time for made up of parts, come An interesting device employed by Wreck has Canada sider yourself fortunate, and punctual. Big Wreck. They played a demo tape for along the way." Big not been Vintage Amis is the disuse of quotation marks Big Wreck tickets, for their appearance producer Allan Gregg, a friend of Thorn inspired by anyone in particular, but by Mike whenever is on official police busi- at the Turret this Saturday, February 6th, ley's father. Upon Gregg's advice, the music in general. "It comes from every- ness. Any interviews or peer interaction DURKIN sold out in less than three days. foursome tirelessly played night clubs in where," comments Williams, "from TIM marked the are by centering dialogue on Forrest Williams, lan Thornley, David Toronto and Boston and now have sub- blues, rock, jazz, and classical. It's the the page. It increases the intensity of the has and Brian stantial fan bases both sides of the all of that. The we Martin an author, Henning, Doherty met in 1992 on way you interpret way Amis, English decision which, is in general, weighty the while studying at Boston's Berklee border. play just happens because of who we decided to take a crack at American enough. of Music. Williams noted in novel. have no idea College They began practising that, comparison, are, our personalities." mystery Frankly I One fault with Mike's character is together, occasionally When why. The American version of gumshoes that she seems to be too official in her in opting out of classes to asked recently and private dicks pales comparison to of the use the police lingo. For most part their ECHO the UK tradition that includes such turn technical pro- by it seems forced, leaving one with the. ficiency in music into whether their genius Detectives as Sherlock Holmes perception that it is and Morse. the powerful, guitar-dri- appearance at Amis who is will fea- ven sound that has Laurier Thankfully despite attempting to make into made them Big Wreck. ture new materi- Amis' venture sure he gets the There are moments al, lead vocalist the American novel names right. and he does fell into on their debut album, guitarist not Another flaw that is In Loving Memory 0f... (and sole American gore and definitely Amis' when the beat threat- Canadian of the bore.

fault, is creating a lan Amis has ens to run away from four) creat- history of sexual Thorn ed a main character the song, as though the Ie y abuse for Mike. is far studio can barely con- responded, "I that more Were this book tain the enthusiasm of was thinking interesting than the written pre-1990's it about novel is. "I am a this group that has running

would have no the risen from the apart- 3 some of police [they don't bearing on her char- ment and night-club PHOTO; new stuff past use man or woman. acter whatsoever from the audience. Police is jam sessions FILE sufficient], and there is no some and name is which it began. "" There's my need why it needs would audience Mike Big Wreck has played, arid continues Canadian audiences are usually younger songs that be very Detective to now. She is a to play, the role of opening act, though than their American counterparts, due friendly." Expect a cover tune or two as Hoolihan. I am a recovering alcoholic much the the of and the Led also. What they are more frequently main largely to age majority well, perhaps Zeppelin or Lynard woman, I and this classic cop- event these days. The likes of Big Sugar, types of places in which they play. They Skynard. am setting out here illness should have from Tea Party, Joe Satriani, Creed, and Dream generally play in larger venues in Big Wreck draws big responses is an account of the sufficed. Theatre have benefited from the Canada and draw crowds. the audience. Drummer Forrest worst case ever handled. energy bigger Says I [Some say] For case Mike is working on she such But any of this band described as "a remarkably The upcoming K-W stop is part of a Williams, "The first show we did, people there's no thing as worst. for keeps a list of seven reasons Mike this the possible passionate set of live players." short two-week tour, the final one for were singing so loudly the guys couldn't Detective Hoolihan was for the murder. In this case she exhausts fun for case." Any advice for the little people, Mr. this album. The band previously toured hear themselves! It's us to see worst almost all of them. In the most signifi- Canada with The Watchmen. there it so much." ail-American and Williams? (When you are Big, that is across people out enjoying Jennifer, girt daugh- cant plot twist Mike's mother, Miriam will finish this tour the The crowds are ter Mike's former what they call you). "Never give up. They on East university particularly to commanding officer, the reveals how Mike was running head back Remarks has blown her brains This Meet as many people as you can. Coast and will then to the appreciative. Williams, "They're out. 'open we were look- wrong path. "See, Mike, studio work their second rambunctious. into and shut' blows wide when School is a great way to meet people. to begin on more They really get case open ing for a why. And I guess we found one. album. the the forensics [He should know!] Just stay in the scene, spirit of things," crew reveals there are two But suddenly we don't have a who. Who "The first is bullets in her brain another get involved, and eventually one of Says Williams, album Check out the website, www.bigwreck.com. lodged and who was she, Mike?" The question of in the wall behind her. the this to-die-for" figure was, becomes The structure of the book, along with fuel for the remainder of the novel. Mike's overall character, are the two key This plot twist makes the book attractions to this novel. The first halfof worth reading as it shifts the expecta- the book consists of notes Mike made

tions of how a is supposed to the of her mystery to herself during course inves-

work. While not as intriguing as other tigation.

more famous British mysteries it is cer- and "These papers transcripts were tianly better than the standard American put together piecemeal over a period of fere. If into then this is as four weeks. for inconsis- you're mystery I apologize any

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