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Volume 49 Issue 24 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009_ www.cordweekly.com Women at WLU In a three-part series for International Women's Week The ford examines the role of women on CONTRIBUTED PHOTO campus since they began enrolling at the university in 1929. This first installment will reflect back RICO - VGL host Tommy Tallarico. on the previous status of women at WLU and chronicle important events that have led to the current status of females on campus today. See Special Project, pages 12-13 Game orchestra International Women's Week coverage in this issue For information on this year's International Women's Week events, SEE IWW, PAGE 3 to geek up The Cord Editorial Board's opinion on the importance of IWW, SEE WOMEN, PAGE 16 Robert Langen Art Gallery exhibit addresses women's perceptions of themselves, SEE MEASURING, BACK COVER CORDWEEKLY.COM Kitchener View a historic photogallery of women at WLU Nominate an inspirational woman you feel should be profiled in The Cord for Part Three of the series Host Tommy Tallarico On Friday visit cordweekly.com for an online-exclusive interview with Dr. Helen Ramirez, Laurier women's studies professor introduces Video Games Live, the new musical Turret closed phenomenon ALEX HAYTER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF on Fridays Tommy Tallarico, age 41, has been performing live video game music concerts since he Retro Rewind will be put on hold for the rest of was ten years old. In his fam- ily's TV room. With a broomstick. term due to the nightclub's low attendance Charging friends a nickel to serve as his special audience, Tallarico would throw on a tape cassette with LINDA GIVETASH and political science student, re- recordings of music from the local STAFF WRITER garding the attendance she saw arcade, stick a game cartridge in his on February 13. Having only gone Commodore 64 console and then The Students' Union announced the Turret because she discov- grab the broomstick as his guitar. during the last week of February ered Wilf's was closed for the eve- "Everyone laughed and thought that the Turret Nightclub will be ning, Thompson was incredibly it was hilarious," laughed Talla- closed on Fridays for the remain- disappointed. rico from his LA office. "And who der of this semester. Mike McMa- It is not believed that the low knew, thirty years later I'd be doing hon, Wilfrid Laurier University turnout is related to the decision it with 150 musicians from the LA Students' Union (WLUSU) gen- to exclude under-agers. Last year, Phil' behind me at the Hollywood eral manager, explained he was re- there were only a few nights on Bowl in front of 20,000 people?" sponsible for the decision to close which the maximum capacity of Quite the change of scenery for RYAN STEWART 80 was reached. Tallarico, a man due to poor business. under-agers NO RETRO - The Turret will remain open on Saturday nights. who has spent Friday nights have experienced There were, however, 73 inci- over twenty years in the gam- an incredibly low turnout rate at dents of under-agers being caught ing industry as a composer, critic the Turret this semester. On sever- with alcohol, putting the entire offered another possibility, that, ret, as well as Wilf's, to continue to and self-described "class clown." al occasions, the club had to close business at risk. "maybe two nights is totally not ensure the quality of service and Video Games Live (VGL) is the early with no customers present. Under-aged student Gina Mac- feasible and we should be plan- experience; the Students' Union performance-art phenomenon Although only announced last donald is outraged that Retro Fri- ning to attract other business too will also engage in strategic plan- that has been creating hysteria week, the possibility of closure has days have been cancelled. Having on the second night." ning to see if Retro Fridays can be around the world since its found- been an ongoing discussion all considered herself a regular last Students' expectations for go- changed at all to make it more prof- ing in 2005. Since then, it has gone semester. year, she has already been disap- ing out and their spending habits itable and increase attendance. from performing three shows As it costs $2,500 to open the pointed by the exclusion of under- are items that McMahon feels will The Turret will not have closed globally to over 60 planned dates Turret for one night, the decision aged students this year. help explain the problem. "Maybe doors on the remaining Fridays this year. Just last week, the show to open on Fridays was "pouring "It was the music, and I think the we're fighting against the market entirely. Retro Prom is still sched- wowed over 100,000 fans in Tai- student dollars out the door" ac- atmosphere was different for Ret- that's shrunk." uled for March 27, and other spe- wan, complimented by a fireworks cording to McMahon. ro," which was what brought Mac- For the remainder of the semes- cial events may be booked in the display and mass sing-a-long. "There were maybe fifty or sixty Donald to the Turret on Fridays. ter, WLUSU plans to put its energy venue in hopes of regaining funds on students there," said Jayne Thomp- The reason for the poor turnout into focusing the already suc- lost earlier this year. SEE VIDEO GAMES, PAGE 22 son, fifth-year communications remains speculative. McMahon cessful Saturday nights at the Tur- 2 News WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

The Cord Weekly - The tiethat binds since 1926 - Wilf's enforces phone: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 fax:(519)883-0873 email: [email protected] The Cord Weekly no-bag policy 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Patrons may no longer bring bags or large N2L 3C5 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 purses into the campus pub after 9 p.m. VOLUME 49 ISSUE 24

Next Issue: March 11 MORGAN ALAN in the garbage cans outside the STAFF WRITER bathrooms, but we don't see it as QUOTE OF THE WEEK often," he said. "Sometimes I wantto break off all the stems and rub it all over my body." The Wilf's no-bag policy, in place Despite its success, some have since winter 2006, has been re- questioned the effectiveness of - International Editor Heather MacDonald, describing an aloe vera plant. worked for the latter half of the the policy from a customer ser- WORD OF THE WEEK winter term. vice standpoint. "It's really frustrating when Dupe - A victim of deception. Under this policy, all patrons just entering Wilf's after 9 p.m. are re- you go and study, and then you quired to place their bags in lock- want to go for a beer with your CONTRIBUTORS ALEX HAYTER

PROTEST - Protesters participating in a demonstration for Israeli ers on the third floor of the Fred friends. I don't want to leave my Morgan Alan Linda Givetash Jamie Neugebauer Centre, out Shannon Busta YusufKJdwai James Popkie Apartheid Week marched on campus on Monday. Nichols Campus whereas laptop front," said Sarah Wil- Devon Butler Michael Kocheff Jennifer Rae Melissa Cupovic Nick Lachance Jonathan Rivard before theywere not provided any lis, fourth-year global studies Justin Fauteux KareemLarcher Mara Silvestri Katie Flood Tieja MacLaughlin Alanna Wallace student. Heather Gies Andrea Millet storage for their belongings. Sara Murphy Middle east protests The policy is intended to re- "There have been times where duce instances of liquor being I haven't gone to Wilf's because I WLUSP STAFF smuggled into the facility and didn't want to leave my bag," she take root at Laurier Wilf's valuables being smuggled added. out. Despite the concerns of Willis Copy Editing Manager Meredith Barrett Copy Editors Caitlin Henderson JEREMY TREMBLAY and be seen around the commu- Though these lockers are in- and others, McMahon stands by Ariel Kroon NEWS EDITOR nity and on our campuses so that tentionally not rented out by the the policy. people will know what's going on Centre Spot, "squatters" claimed "I'd like to have draft beer in a Distribution Manager Nicole Weber Posters and a rally that marched this week," said Fatima Attia, who the lockers earlier this year with- nice, cold glass too ... but it takes through the University of Water- organized the rally. out registration. two weeks for us to lose all of our loo and Wilfrid Laurier marked The week has garnered nation- For the past several months, glassware," he said. WLUSP ADMINISTRATION the beginning of Israeli Apartheid al attention, as Jewish and pro- bags have been placed outside Wilf's staff is currently inves- President Greg Sacks on Palestinian students clashed at of the front doors of Wilf's, occa- tigating the improvement of the VP: Advertising Angela Foster Week Monday. VP: Brantford Holly Gibson The week's goal, according to campuses across Canada. Assault, sionally without supervision. policy, including moving the Chair of the Board Bryn Ossington Vice Chair Janice Lee its official website, is to "educate racial slurs and offensive posters According to McMahon, cases lockers in which bags are stored. Board ofDirectors Brendan McGill de- to a more Luay Salmon people about the nature of Israel have allegedly targeted students of theft and smuggling have "I'd like have reliable as an apartheid system." on both sides of the debate at sev- creased since the implementa- facility for students who do bring ADVERTISING "We thought this would be the eral universities. tion of the policy. their bags, to know there's a place best way to get our voices heard - With Alex Hayter "We still find the odd mickey that's safe," said McMahon. All advertising inquiries should be directed to filesfrom VP: Advertising Angela Foster at 884-0710, ext. 3560 [email protected]

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Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per term foraddresses within Flanagan. come to terms with the idea that Canada. Flanagan, a professor in po- someone other than one of their The Cord Weeklyis a proud member of the Canadian University Press (CUP), litical science at the University own people owns their land," he since 2004. of Calgary and former advisor to said. Campus Plus is TheCord's national advertising agency. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, As privatized reserves would hy- has gained notoriety for his at- pothetically lead to an economic times-controversial views on First boom and greater self-determi- Preamble to The Cord Constitution Nations politics. nation for First Nations, Flanagan The Cord will keep faith with its readers by presenting news and expressions of opinions comprehensively,accurately and fairly. During the lecture, Flanagan believes that support for his argu- The Cord believes ina balanced and impartial presentationofall argued that the wealth and living ment could "be something that relevant facts ina news report, and of all substantial opinions in a matterofcontroversy. standards ofAboriginal Canadians could get support from both the The staff of The Cord shall uphold all commonly held ethical private [political] left and right." conventions of journalism. When an error of omission or of could be increased if prop- commission has occurred, that error shall be acknowledged to reserve promptly. erty is introduced land. In the following question-and- Na- answer one individual When statements are made that are critical ofan individual, or He pointed out that First period, an organization, we shall give those affected the opportunity to to reply at the earliest time possible. tions reserves total 6.5 million argued that the structures

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- of First to the and LAND ISSUES Dr. Tom Flanagan suggested the privatization TheCord has an obligation foster freedom of press He pointed out that a number if they were advocated for by the freedom of speech. This obligation is best fulfilled when debate Nations land to bring natives greater wealth at a lecture last night. and dissentare encouraged, both in the internal workings of the inte- First Nations themselves. paper, and through The Cord'scontact with the student body. of factors have prevented the cannot The Cord will always attempt to do what is right, with fear of gration of private property into re- "It succeed unless there neither repercussions, nor retaliation. The purpose of the In- what I would emphasize should be forced on First Nations," student press is to act as an agent of social awareness, and so serve land, including the "intricate is some support among Status "That's shall conduct the affairs of our newspaper. relationship" between the federal dians themselves," said Flanagan. that ... this is not something that he added. The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, march 4,2009 NEWS 3

VOCAL CORD C \ How do you feel about Cord/Online Celebrating women > cordweekly.com the Turret closing on >News International Women's Week takes place from March 2 to 8 Friday nights? Fire damage REBECCA VASLUIANU path. It takes many twists and focus was slightly different from Jeremy Tremblay follows NEWS EDITOR turns. And it's knowing what those what the Women's Centre would up on the Feburary 10 fire in

twists" and turns might be and have imagined - featuring more the Science building. Charg- Laurier will kick off International learning not to get discouraged grand success stories rather than es have been laid against a Women's Day on Sunday, March 8 when we face them." smaller individual success stories

with four days of events beginning There will also be a workshop - Klein is extremely confident that 28-year-old Hamilton man. this Thursday. on Sunday oriented towards un- the event will be a great success. The events will be hosted by the derstanding the different forms "This year's International Wom- WLU business department in con- of gendered violence and as- en's Week will be very successful Laurie named junction with the faculty of arts. sessing routes for change and in reaching out to women who ombudsperson "I didn't even know it wasn't open. I've The first of the events will be a improvement. have not necessarily always been Laurie speaks with never been." talk on Thursday entitled "Great "Hopefully, we can come out of reflected in the past, people who Jennifer Women, Great Stories" at the Paul it thinking about what actions we don't necessarily think about fem- Morgan Alan about her new - Cara Welk Martin Centre around 5:30 p.m. can take on a personal level, and inism on a day to day basis." role as university First-year business Cindy Ross Pederson, entre- on a community level and on a Although the group is not di- ombudsperson. preneur in residence and co- global level," said Ramirez. rectly participating in the organi- organizer of the event, explained She also noted the Imagyn Film zation of the event, Ramirez ex- that three speakers will share their Festival, which will feature stu- plains that the Women's Centre is State of the city stories regarding challenges and dent-made short films about gen- crucial. address problems they have faced. dered violence. "The Women's Centre is at the Waterloo Mayor Brenda "It's about sharing those stories Pederson is extremely excited to heart of all of this," said Ramirez. Halloran presented a year's so that maybe one of those people see that both faculties have come "What the Women's Centre has sucesses and future plans in the audience can get a bit of in- together to organize the event. been so good about doing is just for last Friday. spiration," Peders explained. "What was really very cool this embracing all kinds of ideas on the city An event called "Celebrating the year is that SBE and Arts came to- campus." Devon Butler summarizes Greatness Within" will follow on gether to bring all our events un- She continued to explain that, the highlights. "I've only ever heard of one event there. Thursday to explore staff, faculty, der a single banner," she said. having seen numerous Interna- Maybe the Turret wasn't advertised views at While the WLU Women's tional Women's Day celebrations well enough." alumni and student the Cen- Breaking news university in a panel discussion. tre usually plays a large role in over the last few years, she is ex- Follow The Cord online for "Because we all have ques- the event, Coordinator Kate Klein cited that the events seem to take - Bethany MacMillan tions about what we want to do explains they will not be doing so a unique shape each year. breaking news: Second-year communication studies with ourselves seeing what these this year. "Every year the ideas about how www.twitter.com/cordnews women have done is a good way to "I'll admit it was a little bit of a to celebrate it are different," she imagine how our own lives might dropped ball on our behalf," she explained. develop," stated Helen Ramirez, said. "It just kind of came up that "What I also really like about V J assistant professor of women's this group of people really wanted this year is not only do we cel- studies and one of the organizers to plan the event so we justkind of ebrate women, but we also attend of the week. stepped back." to issues at the same time." "It's not a straight and narrow She notes that although the

"I haven't been there in some time but it might be detrimental to some Upholding academic students who like to spend their time there."

- Len Ball integrity: a faculty perspective Grad student

JEREMY TREMBLAY that students are very concerned if we're going to take academic ingly aware of it, says Baetz. NEWS EDITOR about fairness and appreciate pro- misconduct seriously," says Al- "It's all changed: the level of fessors' efforts to ensure academic lan, pointing out that misconduct ability of students to communicate "I had two huge instances of aca- integrity. would otherwise become virtually to each other about all courses and demic misconduct on an indi- Three current Laurier students impossible to detect. She coordi- all faculty and what's going on in vidual case assignment," explains and a WLU alumnus who had all nates"!,7oo students and 40 teach- each course. There's a whole net- Laura Allan, a professor -in Lau- committed some form of academic ing assistants in BU 111 and BU work, a whole information base rier's school of business. misconduct explained that at least 121. out there that faculty may not even Each incident, Allan explained, part of their decision was guided She explains that Turnitin makes know exists." "I live too far away to go. But last year involved large numbers of stu- by the knowledge they wouldn't it clear to students that academic "I think that faculty have a real I went weekly.... It's bad. Retro was dents - into the hundreds - and get caught. misconduct is taken seriously. obligation to make sure that the great." unauthorized collaboration. Allan felt strongly that pressure Turnitin advertises in its promo- assignments are set so that there "It takes a strip off ofme. It takes is a bigger factor that pushes stu- tional literature that over 50 per- isn't an opportunity, so it doesn't a lot of time" to investigate and dents to commit misconduct. cent of plagiarism it catches comes leave the - Rob Carss perception that we're ok situations a Third-year history deal with of academic "I don't think that there's large from other student papers. The with you cheating," explains Allan. misconduct, she added. number of students that think system archives all papers sub- She makes sure that students Despite the time and effort it [they can cheat because they won't mitted to it in a database, which are provided with clear expecta- takes to investigate misconduct, get caught] at all. I think they get instructors can use to compare pa- tions, and requires students to sign Allan believes it is worthwhile to under pressure [and] they make pers submitted for their class. a code of conduct to ensure they enforce academic integrity. mistakes," she explained. understand their obligations. She "Every institution has to be con- and the teaching assistants also cerned about academic integrity," Designing courses have codes of conduct by which to says VP: Academic Leo Groake. Turnitin.com A major role instructors play in the abide; copies of each of the three "It's how we maintain our cred- According to both Allan and Baetz, fight against academic misconduct codes are available in the front of ibility and it's how we maintain Turnitin is a valuable tool that has is course design. students' lab manuals. ourselves as a moral [and] ethical a significant role to play in detect- "You've got to be careful that Student reactions to the exten- "It's a night club, but it's not open on a ing academic misconduct. don't set [courses] so that sive * institution." you up measures taken in Allan's Friday night?" • It comes down to students per- Baetz says that Turnitin helps the temptation to cheat is high," class are positive, she says. forming on a level playing field, to save time tracing the sources Baetz explains. "If you raise the bar for [stu- - Brendan Thomas according to Dr. Mark Baetz, chair of content which a professor may Faculty must clearly outline dents] I never hear anybody say- archaeology Second-year of Laurier's Academic Integrity suspect is plagiarized. Otherwise, what is acceptable and what isn't ing 'I didn't pay for this. I wanted committee. faculty would have to manually from students and to what degree to cheat through [university].' No- Compiled by JenniferRae, He explains that his work re- search for the original source. collaboration is permitted. body says that." Photos Mara Silvestri. by garding the issue has shown him "We need a tool like Turnitin Faculty have to become increas- 4 News WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

Angela Olano Mike Morrice

Jessica West Greg Overholt

Deborah Dejong Dr. Quincy Almeida

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Success under 40 seven Laurier and to make top The Cord features of 14 graduates faculty regional "40 under 40" list Cathy Anderson

REBECCA VASLUIANU Over the last few years, Almeida's ation of "educational programs to Angela Olano their courses with two-hour-and-a- NEWS EDITOR research in the Kinesiology de- build strong families and strong Occupation: Marketing Manager half sessions costing approximately partment has furthered knowl- communities." at the Waterloo Regional Children's $15 each. The Cord decided to profile seven of edge on treatment for those with Dejong is also an author and a Museum With the proceeds students in- the "40 under 40" honourees listed Parkinson's. TV host, using a variety of medi- volved get to go on a year-end trip in February 25's print edition of 7he Developing the Laurier Move- ums to convey her main message: A Laurier graduate of communica- to Belize to construct a school. Record. ment Disorders Research and Re- "the formation of good and healthy tions and business, Olano explains "It creates the last piece of Featured on the list were 14 in- habilitation Centre, Almeida stud- decisions." that her experience at the univer- the puzzle, the full circle of dividuals affiliated with WLU, of ies brain function with regards to sity has been instrumental in her volunteerism." which The Cord interviewed seven: the disease and tries to develop re- Mike Morrice work. Overholt explained that he spent habilitation methods that will help Occupation: Executive Director of "The business option gave me the his time doing his degree learning Cathy Anderson treat the disorder. Sustainable Waterloo background. But the communica- about creating a business. Occupation: Section Cellist at the "We're also kind of the ap- tions degree helped round that out "I wanted to really test and use K.W. Symphony Orchestra proval centre for Canada in terms A former Laurier student of busi- and appreciate the not-for-profit the resources Laurier had to offer. I

of rehabilitation ... which means ness and computing/computer sector which is what I like." loved the school when I got there." After graduating with an under- that we evaluate different sorts of science, Morrice has left a legacy Olano works at the children's graduate degree from the WLU programs." both inside and outside of the museum promoting events; how- Jessica West Faculty of Music, Anderson attend- Almeida explains that he finds university. ever, she also sits on the Kitchener Occupation: Manager of the Space - ed Yale University for her master's it extremely humbling that he Having helped form the Campus Business Association which works Security Index project program. has been awarded with the hon- Environmental Coalition (CEC) to try and revitalize the Kitchener- She joined the K.W. orchestra a our, considering the amount of which recently succeeded in pass- downtown with new businesses. After graduating with a gold med- year and a halfago, playing roughly other promising individuals in the ing a referendum mandating the "I live downtown and I work al in political science at Laurier, one show a week ever since. region. creation of an environmental sus- downtown so it's nice to be able to West went on to work within the Anderson also plays with the "I can say I'm just honestly flat- tainability office, Morrice went on contribute to where I live." space security program at Project Bremen quartet, which also in- tered to be on the list with some of to continue his work with the envi- Olano has worked with such Ploughshares. cludes two other Laurier students these other people who are doing ronment, creating an organization projects as Jane Goodall's appear- "Space security is looking at the she plays with in the orchestra. such great things." called Sustainability Waterloo. ance at the museum, as well as the long-term security of outer space After a professor went on sabbat- The relatively new group is de- current Warhol exhibit. as an environment," stated West. ical, Anderson was asked to fill in as Deborah Dejong signed to work with local compa- At her job, West often makes a professor at Laurier last semester. Occupation: K.W, Counselling Ser- nies and organizations to create Greg Overholt presentations to the United Na- "It was really neat to kind of vices Director of Family & Commu- plans to help them reduce their Occupation: Executive Director of tions and the U.S. Air Force Space come full circle," said Anderson. nity Solutions carbon emissions. Students Offering Support Command. ."I prefer playing though," she "Our mission is really around fa- Throughout her experiences, laughed. Dejong completed her masters of cilitating collaboration between in- A celebrity at Laurier, Overholt is a West has learned not to underesti- Anderson notes her reaction social workatLaurierin 1992before dustry, local government, academia graduate of the business and com- mate the not-for-profit sector as a to making it onto the list as a "su- the Kitchener campus was built. and other NGOs to unite organiza- puter science joint program. source for work, stating "there are prise," but she explains that she is While she has travelled to a va- tions under the common goal of Forming what has become a na- great opportunities in the not-for- glad to see there is still appreciation riety of places for work, including achieving more environmentally tional charity called Students Of- profit sector particularly to pursue for achievements in the arts. Walkerton and London, she was sustainable business operations." fering Support (SOS), Overholt is careers that combine interests in eager to return to the region be- Morrice noted his content with now executive director of the orga- foreign affairs or security." Dr. QuincyAlmeida cause she hopes to one day return the actions being made at Laurier, nization which oversees operations Occupation: Associate Professor as a faculty member. especially by the CEC, stating "it's at 11 universities as well as several Look to next Wednesday's issue to and Director of the Movement Dis- At counselling services, Dejong an incredibly exciting time." high schools. see more Laurier individuals on orders Research and Rehabilitation specializes in prevention, explain- The five-year-old organization is the "40 under 40" list featured. Centre at Laurier ing that her job entails the ere- designed to help students study for The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, march 4,2009 News 5 New BAG O' CRIME grad spaces SUSPICIOUS PERSON opened and contained a letter and Reported: Feb 23 @ 02:34 application form for an animal de- fence society. It was destroyed. Special Constables attended the funded at Laurier 24-Hour Lounge after a naked PROPERTY DAMAGE male had been reported in the fe- Reported: Feb 28 @ 02:20 male washrooms. On arrival JEREMY TREMBLAY the This funding has received a great on developing a strategy for fund- NEWS EDITOR male, a WLU student, was spoken Two students were seen playing deal of criticism nationally, with ing business, management, and to and appeared to be suffering swords with two florescent light thousands of students and profes- finance. from a case of sleep deprivation, tubes. The lights were taken from The past week has been a good one sors joining a Facebook group pro- Both Norris and Springett sug- as he hadn't slept in a few days. the ceiling in the FNCC. The stu- for graduate studies at Wilfrid Lau- testing the direction offunding and gested that a focus on disciplines He was coherent and co-opera- dents ran off when approached. rier: both the federal and provincial suggesting that is Ottawa trying to outside of the arts may have con- tive with officers but kept falling No identities known. governments have announced new control the direction of research. tributed to some of the upset. asleep. He was conveyed home by funding for graduate students. In response, Norris cautioned "The government has said they officers. INTOXICATED PERSON The Ontario government an- against the immediate protest of have a science and [fo- technology Reported: March 1 @ 01:06 nounced that it will fund 68 new this new funding. "This allocation cus]," Springett explained. STOLEN GOODS graduate spots - 20 at the doctorate appears to be new money for grad- "All levels of government," Nor- Reported: Feb 23 Special constables attended a resi- level and 48 at the master's level - uate students and I would never ris said, "have focused on the dence at the request of Residence beginning in 2009-2010. object 1 to that," she said, adding STEM ... that disciplines science, tech- As a follow-up investigation into Life. A student was intoxicated and According to Dean of Graduate targeted funding had been used ' nology, engineering and math- the suspicious person, it was dis- abusive and at one stage urinated Studies Joan Norris, these places before. ematics. There's a real focus on a covered that stolen property had on a special constable. As he was can be in any of the about 40 grad- "If the government has mind in knowledge economy and high-tech been dumped in the washroom approached by the special con- uate programs that Laurier offers. that, in this economy or, looking knowledge." at the Paul Martin Centre. The stable, he fell and injured his face. Funding for doctorate positions globally, that Canada could a use However, research funding out- property belonged to the Athletics He was arrested by the officer and cannot be transferred to master's bit of akick-start in the business and side of the Canada Graduate Schol- Complex and consisted of sliders Waterloo Regional Police were nor the other way around. entrepreneurship end and that's arships is facing a rocky future. for floor exercises, a headset and requested. Due to the police hav- By 2011, Laurier is expected to what they have in mind in funding SSHRC, the Natural Sciences and intercom and personal papers. A ing an extremely busy night and have graduate enrollment of 117 these students then we may a see Engineering Research Council and case for the intercom was found their cells being full, the student full-time-equivalent doctorate stu- lot of value added because of these Canadian Institutes of Health Re- around the suspicious person's was charged with by-law offences dents and 726 full-time-equivalent additional scholarships." search must cut their budgets by a neck, but at the time it was be- and released into the custody of a master's students. Rosemary Springett, a scholar- total of $148 million over the next lieved it was his property. It had friend. "We'll have no trouble doing ships and records in officer the Fac- three years. been removed by officers as a that," explains Norris, adding that ulty of Graduate Studies, pointed The Globe and Mail reports that safety issue. Ifyou have any information those numbers will most likely be out that eligibility requirements for the Canadian Medical Association regarding these or any other reached this fall. incidents please call Community this new funding have not yet been Journal, the Canadian Institute for ASSIST CITIZEN New funding may also be avail- released. Safety & Security at 519-885-3333 Advanced Research and the French @ Reported: Feb 24 11:44 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- able to Laurier students as part of She added that a special call for Canadian Association for the Ad- 222-TIPS. 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SlowingApplications can be picked up from WLUSP office in 6 International WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Iranian-US relations

Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo talked to The Cord about the international community's need for dialogue between the US government and Iran

MELISSA CUPOVIC The Obama administration is According to Jahanbegloo, Iran CORD INTERNATIONAL now pressing for dialogue with Iran can play one of two roles in the amidst international pressure to current situation facing these two Last Friday, the Centre for Inter- shut down the country's nuclear countries. It may take on the role national Governance Innovation program. Although Iran claims that of a constructive actor towards (CIGI) hosted a lecture entitled its nuclear program is exclusively them or it may pose great difficulty "Iran's Challenge, the Interna- peaceful, the international com- to advancement in the region. He tional Community and the New US munity fears that it may be used for claimed that this is one of many administration." military purposes. reasons that the US should strive The lecture focused primar- According to the BBC, nearly to engage in talks with the Iranian ily on improving and establishing two months ago President Barack government. Iran has also placed a new relations between Iran and Obama had made calls for "tough high priority on having a role in de- the US through dialogue. The pos- but direct diplomacy" and had giv- feating A 1 Qaeda and the Taliban, sibility of such talks is the direct en Iran the option of either accept- whom they view as anti-Shia, mak- result of the recent change in US ing economic incentives to shut ing Iran an asset in America's plight Administration. down its nuclear program or accept against those organizations. According to Dr. Ramin Jahanbe- being faced with more severe sanc- According to Jahanbegloo, one of gloo, a Canadian-Iranian academ- tions. Iran has since deemed this the primary obstacles that Iran and ic, the Bush administration halted ultimatum unacceptable. the US must overcome in their ef-

S dialogue between the two nations According to a report issued forts to engage in dialogue is their L_ _ _ and only increased hostility, as it by the International Atomic En- long and complex history, which CONTRIBUTED PHOTO was arrogant and attempted to iso- ergy Agency (lAEA) more than two has resulted in decades of mistrust ISOLATED IRAN - Jahanbegloo spoke of past hostility toward Iran. late Iran as much as possible. weeks ago, Iran has enough nuclear and hostility. The Obama administration, material to construct a bomb. The This includes America's involve- the Palestinian cause," said Jahan- calization of politics in Iran," and however, is marked by humility; BBC reported that since this infor- ment in the coup of 1953 that begloo. Although many analysts in the strengthening of Iranian ties it accepts that America has made mation surfaced, Obama has made brought down the democratically believe that talks between the two with Hamas and Hezbollah. mistakes and will try to correct clear his intentions to engage in elected government of Prime Min- nations will result in Hamas' con- On the American front, Jahan- them. This newfound humility, diplomacy with the Iranian govern- ister Muhammad Mossadeq and trol over Palestine, Jahanbegloo begloo claims, this will result pri- along with a proactive approach, ment in order to ensure it does not the 1979 hostage situation at a US argued that dialogue with the Ira- marily in "imposing sanctions on brings hope of diplomacy and an assemble nuclear weaponry. embassy in Tehran, both of which nian government "will push things Iran or leaving Iranian markets to improved relationship between the On Friday, Jahanbegloo stressed are still present in the minds of Ira- forward towards the peace process the hands of the Europeans and two countries. the importance of dialogue, as it nian and American citizens alike. in the Middle East because there is Russians." The lecture couldn't have come enables both nations to resolve is- US allies, particularly Israel, are no way that we can talk about the A lack of dialogue will eventually at a better time, as reports have re- sues such as that of Iran's nuclear also concerned with the possible Palestinian-Israeli peace process lead to "postponing or retarding the cendy come to light about the ca- program, while realizing common outcome of a dialogue between without taking into consideration peace process in the Middle East," pacity of Iran's nuclear agenda and interests such as stability in the Iran and the US. "The Iranian Iran as one of the players in the said Jahanbegloo. Such an outcome have incited fear within the inter- Middle East. Iran and the US, for government has never hidden its game." is unfavourable to the international national community about the pos- example, are both in favour of sta- support for Hamas, especially its According to Jahanbegloo, a lack community as a whole. sibility of an Iranian nuclear bomb. bility in Iraq and Afghanistan. ideological support for Hamas and of dialogue mayresult in "the radi- Depressing lecture on a failed society

MARA SILVESTRI "Dystopia" The professor of sociol- diseases, terrorism, the financial outlining poverty, Potter shared the or knowingly work at a company STAFF WRITER ogy painted a depressing picture for crisis and the oil energy crisis. statistic that there are 243 million that contributes to the degradation his audience with the discussion. Dystopia, the opposite of Utopia, child labourers in the world today, of the environment in order to feed Associate Professor Dr. Gary Potter "Not all aspects of dystopia are embodies ideas of a society in mis- 173 ofwhom are working in hazard- a family are contributions to our gave a public lecture last Wednes- violent," stated Potter, while dis- ery. Potter asserted the dystopia ous conditions: for example, mines own dystopia. day at Kitchener City Hall called cussing global warming, poverty, thesis, which he believes to be the with no security. With the current Referring to himself as a pessim- dystopia of our future, emerging dystopian path that he claimed we ist, Potter shared his belief that we from conditions of the past and are on, he expects that those statis- are "planning for a future that will present. tics will worsen. never come," as the "wiping out of Often referred to as "Professor Diseases are another cause, as society is a possibility." Chicken Little" for holding on to Potter says that two million people This extremist point of view what are perceived as outlandish die of malaria each year and he is shocked many as Potter began to beliefs, Potter believes that human predicting the return of the plague. explain that a solution lies in rad- beings are the cause of their own When speaking of global warming, ical systemic change. In order to do destruction. Potter explained that "the polar this, Potter provided the solution In attempts to get the message bear is a poster child for global to "educate, agitate and organize" across that action needs to be warming," and the melting ice will as a first step in the right direction. taken immediately, Potter related cause them to drown. The solution Potter provided for the world's current situation to the "Fear itself is an aspect of dysto- the audience was to work together, audience using a metaphor of an pia," Potter said, since many of us as "collective problems require oil tanker sailing into the future, seem to be unaware of what the fu- collective solutions," providing taking miles to stop, explaining that ture holds. the example of a world Wal-Mart we need to be aware of the issues Why is it that Potter thinks the boycott. before it is too late. majority of us are missing these Overall, the awareness that Pot- "Problems will interact with as- changes? He asserted that it is be- ter brought to the audience con- pects ofthemselves and other prob- cause our attitude inclines us to cerning the topic was in hope that lems in positive feedback loops be too caught up in our'everyday action is taken before the problems that will cause them to intensify," lives. are too large to work with. he said, when outlining the main "Dystopian situations have a Potter ended the lecture by en-

causes of the dystopia thesis. He structural logic to them - individ- couraging the audience to hold YUSUF KIDWAI described the existing trends that uals are virtually forced against "optimism of the will and pessim-

THE SKY IS FALLING - Gary Potter, often referred to as "Professor will worsen. In terms of terrorism, their will to contribute to prob- ism of the intellect," as the balance Chicken Little," delivered a speculative lecture on a dystopian society. he said, "Terrorism is not born in lems," said Potter. For example, he of the two will produce a deliber- Islam; it is born in poverty." When said, the trend to shop at Wal-Mart ated and weighed form of thinking. The Cord Weekly - Wednesday, march 4,2009 Internationai 7

Adventure in Antarctica

KEVIN TURNER Laurier grad student Kevin Turner spent two weeks on the icy continent of Antarctica after focusing his study on water movement

HEATHER MACDONALD arctica] and the only reason why vers were introduced to the region lifestyle by taking the bus to school, he views as something that comes INTERNATIONAL EDITOR it hasn't been completely explored to promote fur trade and, since composting and using cloth dia- naturally to him. is because it's so inhospitable," he then, "The beavers have multiplied pers for his baby. He pays attention Among the various groups that Kevin Turner, a Laurier graduate said, explaining the effects of its to over 120,000and have taken over to the products he buys, favouring Turner went with, his trip was com- student in geography and environ- shield of armour. Turner contin- valleys because there's no preda- fair-trade goods. But if you're not pletely funded by International mental studies, returned to Kitch- ued, "Right now it's protecting itself tors so they're just lazy, fat beavers used to such a "green" lifestyle, Polar Year, a science and research ener last Friday from a two-week but... we have to push to continue and they're building these huge Turner said it's something that's program that focuses on the Arctic excursion to Antarctica. Turner's the protection; otherwise, it may go dams and drowning all these trees," "easy to adapt to;" a lifestyle that and Antarctic regions. main focus of study was on hydrol- in a different direction and may be said Turner. ogy and the movement of water in impacted negatively by people." Turner's favourite part of the trip, and around the Antarctic. But it wasn't all serious research was at Neko Bay. He said that af- Turner, a graduate from Trent on the trip. On a visit to an old whal- ter they docked their boat, he was University in geography and biol- ing harbour from the early 1900s, able to sit out on the rocks, taking ogy, sat down with 77ie Cord on situated in the middle of an active in the scenery. Turner witnessed Tuesday afternoon to discuss the volcano, the group took a quick what could only occur in an area so trip he took with 70 professors and swim in the freezing cold water. remote from what Laurier students students. Among this group was Turner displayed a series of photos typically see. He looked onto the

Nick Betts - another Laurier Mas- of him running through the water glaciers sitting on the edge of the ter's student, travellers from across in his bathing suit and then racing waterfront and watched masses of Canada, the US and Japan and even back to the warmth of the rocks on ice "fall into the ocean," creating a awoman from India who had never the shoreline, produced by geo- loud sound thathe described as be- seen snow before. thermal energy from the volcano. ing similar to a thunderstorm. The group spent a day and a half Turner also spoke in-depth "Meanwhile," said Turner, "[I flying to the southern tip of Argen- about the wildlife, using photos to had] all these Gentoo penguins tina before travelling through the accompany his description of the hopping around [me], checking Drake Passage by boat toward their aerodynamic penguins, petrel sea- things out. But it was just a great final destination: Antarctica. Turn- birds and enormous leopard seals time to sit there by myself and take er described the ocean surround- in Antarctica, as well as the South it all in." ing Antarctica as a swirling mass of American habitat of "fat and lazy" After absorbing his surround- water that is continually moving in beavers. Before heading into the ings, Turner was able to look at an A the same direction as the Earth Ro- Drake Passage, which leads to Ant- area that is in potential danger and tates. This surrounding area is seen arctica, the group went on a hike in create a positive message to bring as a "protective system for now." Ushuaia, in the Argentinean prov- back to Laurier students. He said, He reflected back, wondering out ince of Tierra del Fuego, where they "This is a very important part of the loud how the world can sustain the came across a bunch of dead trees world; it needs to be protected and area. in a valley at the bottom of the An- we need to clean up our act in order NICK LACHANCE "Only until recently have we des mountain range. to help." ICE MAN - WLU grad student talks about his recent trip to Antarctica. been able to explore around [Ant- In the 19405, 20 Canadian bea- Turner tries to live a sustainable Food law in effect after scandals break China's poor track record in food production led to death and illness, pushing the need for new laws

ALANNA WALLACE tion, the use of additives and qual- them first being proven safe. ishment and deterrence and a STAFF WRITER ity-control measures for China's The new law is years in the mak- supervision system will hopefully approximately 500,000 food pro- ing, following scandal after scandal, lead to safer food production stan- China's track record with health cessing firms. some even including pet foods. The dards, according to the Chinese and safety surrounding agriculture, Last week, 70 people became first draft of the law was proposed government. food and production industries has ill after eating pork contaminated in December 2007. Repercussions Late last year, a report by the been less than stellar, particularly with an illegal animal feed additive, for breaking the new law include United Nations claimed China's this past year. as reported by China's state media. suspension or cancellation of li- original system of food safety was TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification With milk scandals killing 13 It is the most recent in a string of cences and punitive damages up to split responsibility of regulation Courses children and leaving somewhere scandals involving food processing to ten times the value of products among different agencies, which • Intensive 60-Hour Program

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JUSTIN FAUTEUX Last year, following the end of his OHL career, Rizk STAFF WRITER returned to KW, but this time to join the Hawks. "I played two years in Kitchener, for the Rangers, From the time he was six years old, it was clear that and I justloved the area," Rizk said. "I spoke to Coach Jean-Michel Rizk was meant to play hockey. Growing Nobes before I came here and I could see that it up as a devout Canadiens fan, just outside of hockey- would be a great place for me. Ireally matured a lot as crazed Montreal in a town called Dunham, Quebec, a player and a person when I came to university. Rizk spent many a winter's day and night on the pond "In junior, the guys are a lot younger, so the coaches behind his family's house playing the game he loved. have to do a lot more babysitting. But, here in univer- Now, as a member of the Golden Hawks men's sity, it really justkeeps you busy. You get up every day hockey team, 22-year-old Rizk has emerged as one of for class and then we have practice in the afternoon, the OUA's top players. The second-year French ma- so you're always doing something." jor is having a terrific second season with the Hawks, After a tough adjustment year in Laurier's biology leading the team in goals, with 25, and points, with program last year, Rizk is now majoring in French, 54, leading the OUA in both categories. with a minor in biology. The bilingual Quebec native "Having six brothers, it was easy to get into it," said plans on using his degree and ability to speak both Rizk. "We played on the pond almost every day in the English and French to get into teaching. winter. I think I was about six when I first started skat- "Last year was pretty rough for me, justtrying to ad- ing, but I didn't start playing organized hockey until 1 just to things," said Rizk. "But this year I'm having a lot was nine." more fun, which I think is because I have a year under Rizk and his family moved to the northern-Ontario my belt; more experience thatway." town of New Liskeard when he was in Grade 8. Liv- Now a veritable superstar in the OUA,Rizk remains ing just across the Quebec-Ontario border, the almost humble, staying thankful to all those around him who purely French-speaking Rizk was able to continue go- have helped him along the way. ing to school exclusively in French. "I'd saymy parents," said Rizk, when asked towhom It wasn't until the age of 16, when Rizk began play- he attributes his success. "They sacrificed their lives ing in Michigan for the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, that he for us, having eight kids, obviously it's a pretty hard learned to regularly converse in English. Rizk would thing to do. Also, all my brothers, I spent so much go on to play here, in Kitchener-Waterloo, with the time on the ice with them, they definitely helped a YUSUF KIDWAI Kitchener Rangers, before finishing his junior career lot. And of course, all the guys here, we've really got a

RIZKY BUSINESS - Jean-Michel is having a stellar season at WLU. with the Mississauga Ice Dogs, totalling 50 goals and great group." 90 assists. Tofight or not tofight? Two Cord sports writers examine the pros and cons of allowing fighting to continue to be a part of the game in the NHL

managers do put a certain value on fighting the territory as part of sport and competi- and do believe that it helps their teams. tion, and is rooted in the days of the Roman But my point is this: players like Kevin Empire. TIEJA Garnett don't throw punches to energize The aggression gets us excited, even the TREVOR SCHIEDEL MACLAUGHLIN STAFF WRITER their teams or even twenty thousand fans, STAFF WRITER biggest sceptic would agree. At the very least, for that matter. it provides the fans with entertainment. He plays with emotion, with his heart Take a look at the European hockey

In professional sports, there is one common on his sleeve,, and leaves everything on the Dion Phaneuf, Georges Laraque, Riley Cote, leagues - they've got players full of skill and goal: win. Defeat the opponent. In order to floor every game. Everyone sees his passion, Donald Brashear. What comes to mind with speed, but they've never even come close to do so, athletes will do whatever they can follows his lead and feeds off his energy. these names? I think of the biggest, mean- emulating the NHL. within the rules to help their team "get a Ray Lewis rouses his teammates through est, most intimidating, most feared players They're missing the aggression and the W." his motivational pep talks and inspirational in the National Hockey League. passion: what some may call true "Can- In football, players tackle, catch, run and play, not by getting into a scrap with an op- They are the best enforcers the NHL has adian" style. throw to win. In basketball, players shoot, posing player. to offer - protecting, defending, and ensur- Every team has at least one enforcer. pass, block shots and rebound to win. Everyone understands he is one of the ing their team is taken care of. Without these players, injury would be far In hockey, players shoot, pass, check and toughest athletes ever to play in the NFL be- Since the days of the Original Six, tough- more commonplace than it is now, and it fight to win. Wait, fight? cause of his style of play. ness has always prevailed as a defining char- would be the innocent ones getting picked I know they shoot and pass the puck to Then there is the issue of safety. Hockey acteristic of hockey. This is a basic principle on. score, and check the opposition to stop is a physical game to begin with and inju- and premise upon which the game is built The enforcer has an importantrole: to al- them from scoring. ries are inevitable throughout the course of - fighting is essentially what hockey is made low the all-stars to perform. They provoke But why do they fight? It doesn't help a a season. So why increase the likelihood of of. penalty opportunities from the opposing team score or prevent goals. So what pur- injury?, The raw passion that results in the bruis- team, and instil a fear in them that throws pose does it serve? Serious injuries can occur from fighting es, scars, broken bones and missing teeth their game off - this is an absolutely neces- "To gain momentum and energize play- especially when it primarily involves jabs is what defines a hockey player, and if you sary slot to have filled in the roster. ers!" I often hear people argue. and uppercuts to the face and head area. couldn't handle it, you simply didn't play. Steve Yzerman's Red Wings had Bob Do these professional athletes really need Head injuries are some of the most fright- With the freak accidents that have recent- Probert, Crosby had Laraque last year and to see some haymakers to get their blood ening injuries an athlete can incur due to ly occurred in the hockey world, fighting Godard this season, and Ovechkin has pumping? Do they need to see blood on an- the potential for future ramifications. Just seems to have developed a less-than-posi- Brashear. other man's face to get excited? ask Eric Lindros. tive rep, and movements have been initi- Waynze Gretzky had Dave Semenko and I thought a goal was a much better way In all team sports other than hockey, ated for its removal altogether. Marty McSorely; he even refused to be part to get the adrenaline going and the fans fighting is frowned upon. Players who take But let's be serious, the NHL will never of a trade deal without him. A key compon- screaming. part in it are suspended for long periods of be able to completely ban fighting, nor do I ent of a team's chemistry lies within the Hockey is the only team sportwhere fight- time and are fined. think they should. enforcer. ing is thought to be of great importance in In the NHL, however, the tradition of What about cheap shots, or even a clean Even top-scoring all-stars such as Gordie the game. But the only argument for it is that fighting lives on. check coming from a larger player to a Howe, Mark Messier, Vincent Lecavalier, it shows toughness and can spark a team. But it can definitely be argued that it has smaller one? How do you determine who's and Jarome Iginla have all had their fair Dollars are actually spent to sign players not and never will help a team reach the ul- at fault, and who do you penalize? share of toss-ups. who have the willingness to fight. timate goal in sports: winning. No matter what, some aspect of aggres- Fighting is what defines hockey, and ifyou For whatever reason, coaches and general sion will always be present. It comes with take that away the game will be lost forever. 10. Sports WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,2009 > THE CORD WEEKLY Hawks win Lakehead series in three

JAMIE NEUGEBAUER .That's what we have to do to be Bair in the second while forward "It was a huge goal and it felt great York Lions in their Conference STAFF WRITER successful." Mike Galbraith, in a mirror im- to score it," said Williams. "I just Semi-Finals. The Hawks' perseverance paid off age of the first period, scored on noticed that [Lakehead's goalie] "Western is a good team and a Revenge was sweet and complete near the end of the second period a beautiful feed from fourth-year Whitely had been giving up big re- fast team," said Nobes. "We will as the Golden Hawks men's hock- when they potted two within one Luke Girard for the Hawks. bounds out in front of him and it be working late tonight, tomorrow ey team eliminated the Lakehead minute and six seconds. Defence- The game-winner came with just just was luck to be in the right place and Tuesday preparing for them. It Thunderwolves from the OUA man Ryan Bernardi unleashed a under seven minutes left in the fi- at the right time." should be a tough series." Quarter-Finals last Sunday. The wicked slap-shot from the point nal period when Hawks pivot Colin With the series victory, the The series opens this evening Hawks took down the Thunder Bay- past the screened Thunderwolves Williams jammed home a rebound Hawks advance to the OUA West- when the Mustangs visit the Water- based squad inthree epic, one-goal goaltender, and then Jean-Michel off of a Philip Magistrale point- ern Conference finals to face the loo Recreational Complex for game games, made all the more sweet Rizk, the Hawks' regular-season shot. Western Mustangs, who swept the one. because Lakehead had eliminated leading scorer, netted on an awe- Laurier last season in the same inspiring solo effort shorthanded. stage of the post-season. The Wolves tallied early in the "We just had a few outstanding third, courtesy of their leading team efforts," commented Head scorer Brock McPherson on the Coach Kelly Nobes. "We got great two-man advantage, locking the

goaltending from Jeff MacDougald game up at 2-2 - a score that would Week of

all season and some great leader- hold to the end ofregulation. March 2 - 8, 2009 ship from key guys." It took second-year forward Craig The Hawks returned home from Voakes less than thirty seconds to Thunder Bay faced with the neces- give the Hawks the win when he sity of winning two games in two took a breakaway pass from Ryan •ygr' 03.01.09 days after dropping last Wednes- Bellows, neatly putting the puck M Hockey 4 - Lakehead 3 day's game at Lakehead. The purple home. and gold, however, were unfazed "It felt really good," said Voakes. 02.28.09

- M 3 Lakehead 2 . by the task, winning 3-2 in overtime "Especially after the tough year I've Hockey on Saturday, and 4-3 had, up for the team in regulation coming big 02.25.09

on like this ... it means a lot." Sunday. M Hockey 3 - Lakehead 4

In game two the Thunderwolves Game three was just as much of M Basketball 48 - McMaster 56 came out hard and were rewarded a nail-biter as the teams exchanged when forward Shandor Alphonso goals backand forth over the course beautifully tipped in defender of the game. Drew Kivell's point shot at 14:31 in Voakes continued his hot streak 03.04.09 the first period. as the teams traded markers in the OUA Semifinal "We turned over the puck a bit first. The winger scored two in the M Hockey vs Western in the first part of the game," men- opening frame with former Calgary Sunlife Financial Arena, 8:00 p.m. tioned Hawks netminder MacDou- Flames draft-pick Chris Hogg scor- '■ 03.05.09 gald. "Later in the game we were ing for Lakehead in between them. KAREEM LARCHER OUA St two Semifinal better in establishing the fore- The Wolves fired goals home - GOLDEN GOAL Craig Voakes celebrates his OT game winning goal. W Hockey vs TBD check after getting pucks in deep. courtesy of McPherson and Ryan 03.07.09 OUA Semifinal W Hockey vs TBD

: 03.08.09 Women OUA win gold in China Semifinal W Hockey vs TBD OUA LAUREN MILLET "Representing is Since was time is a faster Semifinal Canada always this the first ey much game than the M Hockey vs Western SPORTS EDITOR an honour and just being part of women's hockey was included in OUA, and having that experience Sunlife Financial Arena, 7:30 p.m. that team is always amazing," said the games, she added, the team under her belt, she will be able to Two members ofthe Golden Hawks Bevan. didn't know what to expect from bring back skills to help the Hawks women's hockey team returned Canada went undefeated the competition. improve their game. ILSsHMM ©OTSgIiMEI home on Sunday from what was throughout the games, taking the "Meeting all the players, and The time spent in China is sure to iMHEHinii (SSF HIEWHiM a once-in-a-lifetime experience: gold medal in a 3-1 win over China knowing that at the same time we be a trip that won't soon be forgot- representing Canada at the Winter in the finals. have to play against them, puts ten by the girls. It taught Bevan to Craig Voakes Men's Universiade in China. "I don't think we expected to go them on a whole new level," com- "never turn down opportunities or Hockey Forward Andrea Ironside and undefeated, but as soon as we got mented Bevan about the experi- chances." defender and WLU captain Andrea there and gelled as a team, every- ence with the other teams and the "It was the experience of a life- Bevan were both selected to play thing kept going our way. It was un- friends she made. time and I'm just glad I could be a Come Support the Hawks! for Canada at the games. believable," said Bevan. She said that international hock- part of it." www.laurierathletics.eom

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Since women were first permitted to enroll at what was then Waterloo College in 1929, females have played an integral role in the history of the university. Yet, despite Laurier's current state as a predominantly female campus- three out of every five students identify as female- the female voice has been absent for much of the past 80 years. In this three-part series, Special Projects Editor Laura Carlson identifies historical moments in our campus' past, pays tribute to women in leadership positions and addresses issues that are still of importance today. Gender barriers are still prevalent on campus, and the need for feminism has never been greater

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Louise Twietmeyer becomes the first female graduate in 1931.

In the academic year of 1929-30, women were permitted to attend WLU, then Waterloo College, and seven women became WLU's first female students. The Cord reported that the final decision to go co-ed was unanimous by the board of governors, though there had previously been some objections based on finances. Additional costs were associated with allowing women into the school because they would have to hire an additional female faculty member and build a lounge for the girls. Louise Twietmeyer became the first female graduate of the university in 1931, as she had been placed one year ahead of the others due to transfer credits she had previously obtained from Queen's University. At the time there were only 55 students at the university, and women lived off­ campus in a boarding house on Albert Street. the popular campus beauty pageants ended after a 1970 protest. This photo was of the event in Upon arriving at WLU, Twietmeyer was appointed one of the assistant editors of The Cord. When she graduated in 1931, Twietrneyer had the fourth-highest The Laurier Campus Queen event, which was established in 1948 and became an in,tegral part ofthe average of the 197 general arts degrees granted to students at various Ontario col­ nival, came to an end in 1970 when Janiel Jolley, a student from UBC, organized a protest of the beat leges. There were only four other graduates in her Waterloo College BA class. "I remember when she got up and made that speech;' recalls Fred Nichols, dean of students at the Twietmeyerwent on to become the head of the French department ofWater­ "She got up on the stage where all the queens were and they each had to say something and she 1 loo College, where she taught for nine years before she married a faculty member exploiting women for looks and bathing suits and beauty.... That actually ended Winter Carnival her and retired from the academic world to raise a family. Previously, universities across the country elected female representatives, whom they sent to WLl nival. The women then competed in the pageant for the title of Campus Queen. To read about the role ofdean of women, which was also established in 1929, visit According to a 1948 issue of The Cord, the Queen was "a combination of all the essential qualities cordweekly.com for in a girl.. .. Beauty; Personality; Stability; and last but not least, School Spirit:' After the 1970 protest, Nichols recalls that they tried to continue the event, but other universities send a queen. "It ended probably for the better;' said Nichols. "I've seen such a change;' he said on the role of women at WLU. "We all got smarter, the whole worli about male-female relations and it's so easy to see:•

A historic look at won1en in leadership positions

Female student presidents Female administrators Female deans Beverley Ziegel (1955-56) VP and Comptroller: Tamara Giesbrecht Music: Christine Mather (1975-79), Anne Hall (1989-94, 1995-99) Christine Pletch (1960-61) (1967-78) Social Work: Jannah Hurn Mather (1994-00), Lesley Cooper (2006-Present) Lauren Marshall (1969-70) Chancellor: Maureen Forrester (1986-90) Dean of Science: Deb MacLatchy (2007-09) Karen Bird (1988-89) President: Lorna Marsden (1992-97) Dean of Business and Economics: Ginny Dybenko (2006-Present) Christina Craft (1992-93) VP Academic: Sue Horton (2004-08) and Dean of Education: Colleen Willard-Halt (2008-Present) lnfut Laura Sheridan (elect) Deb MacLatchy (2009-Present) Dean of Graduate Studies: Adele Reinhartz (2002-2005), Joan Norris (2006-Present) March 11-1 March 18 -I .Y THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 SPECIAL PROJECT. 13

aspect of it," she said. Christine Pletch Pletch recalls deciding to challenge herself with the Stratford leadership role of student president because itwas sug­ Honours-English and French Activities: Students' Council-Executive, gested to her after discussing student issues with some Keystone-Editor, Asst. Editor, Proof of her peers at the female house residence. Reader, Chiaroscuro, P.&G., Pianist, I. A friend told Pletch to run, noting that she would V.C.F., Chapel Committee, Politics Club likely be elected student vice president because the -Executive, Volleyball, Softball, English person with the second highest number of votes was Club-Executive, French Club, The granted that position. Writers' Club, Glee Club, W.U.S., Bowl­ ing, Projectionist, Cord Weekly. "I said 'If I run, I will be running for president.m After a rigorous and tight campaign, Pletch came As the second female student president of what is now out on top, making her the second female student Wilfrid Laurier University, then Waterloo Lutheran president. University, Christine Pletch remembers the days when Though Pletch recalls facing some adverse situa­ most women did not receive a formal post-secondary tions, such as being the only woman at student politi­ education. cal events, she feels that many of the challenges she "I was very, very fortunate to be going to WLU and experienced are still prevalent. there were not a lot of females at that time;' said PI etch "I mean, let's face it, we haven't come a long way, al­ in a phone interview from her current home in Thorn­ though we may think we have ... but I don't think [the hill, Ontario. challenges for women in the early 1960s] are that much When she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Eng­ different then today." lish and French in 1962, she was the only woman tore­ Pletch says that, above all, she and the other women ceive an honours degree: the other 14 graduates were on campus simply wanted a quality education, just like men. their male peers. "I always enjoyed learning and no one stopped that "We were there for a purpose and that was to learn:'

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Little House Residence's display from the 1986 panty raid; the event was banned three years later.

A longstanding tradition at WLU, the annual residence life panty raids came under public scrutiny in s photo was of the event in the 1960s. 1989, when Laurier received national media attention for the Frosh week event. Cristina Craft, president of WLUSU in 1992-1993, was in her second year of university when the ~came an integral part of the annual Winter Car­ school officially banned the event, after complaints from the faculty of social work resulted in a pub­ ~anized a protest of the beauty pageant. lic controversy. hols, dean of students at the time. Craft recalls that the actual rules surrounding the sanctioned event were quite organized and I to say something and she protested the idea of strict. Students were given the option of participating and they were encouraged to purchase fake r ended Winter Carnival here as it was:' underwear to hang on their door for their partner floor to easily access. "It wasn't like guys coming tves, whom they sent to WLU during Winter Car­ in your room in the middle of the night and stealing your real underwear;' said Craft. "It was totally Queen. innocent and I'm somebody who would be really offended if it wasn't:' of all the essential qualities that everyone looks After stealing underwear from another floor, the students would make banners displaying the l Spirit:' goods and hang them in the dining hall. Craft recalls that the language of the posters was quite of­ event, but other universities refused to select or fensive, which is likely what triggered some of the complaints about the event. However, when the annual panty raids began receiving media attention, the university was put l got smarter, the whole world has gotten smarter under public scrutiny and the event was officially banned in 1989. "It was a joke, but it got very politicized;' recalled Craft. "Of course when you hear panty raid, you think 'oh my gosh it's ... offensive ... : On the news it was a very highly political discussion, but as a student it kind of felt like they were making a lot of ado about something that, when there's real serious issues that happen to women, it demeans the stuff that really happens:' However, the end of this long-standing tradition resulted in the formation of a standing commit­ tee on gender relations, which eventually led to the creation of the WLU Women's Centre in 1990. The self-selected group of women formed the centre and aimed to create a safe space on campus for women to address the university's unhealthy gender relations.

In future issues March 11 -Part Two addresses challenges still affecting women today and looks at what campus groups are doing to combat gender issues March 18- Part Three profiles women in leadership positions at Laurier, including one nominated by readers. To nominate awoman for consideration visit www.cordweekly.com 14 Student Life WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 > THE CORD WEEKLY

Experiencing wine PHOTOS BY LAURA TOMKINS

Impressing your future employers can be more about your social skills than any degree, and having a good understanding of wine can go a long way. Identifying wines and enjoying them has never been easier, thanks to Billy Munnelly's wine characters

MICHELLE CALDARONI and are a point of conversation. ing which students learned that it's lot of times as part of their recruit- ... even once you've landed the STUDENT LIFE EDITOR "This type of wine makes a lot of a good thing to have two glasses of ment process, employers will invite job, you're going to be interact- noise, and it has to refresh you," wine at the same time, to compare potential employees to cocktail re- ing with clients or interacting with "lt's not about the wine, it's about said Munnelly. and contrast each one. This allows ceptions and things like that and if colleagues. your experience of the wine," said Hollywoods are rich, smooth and the individual flavours to come out, you show up and don't know what "[Because of this seminar] you're Billy Munnelly, author of Billy's sweet, are impressive upon tasting and ignites the memory. According you're doing, or you're just not sure able to do that in a professional Best Bottles, now in its 19th edition. and pair well with lobster. Because to Wake, "Flavour is in your memo- of the finer intricacies of the eti- manner," continued Smiley. As keynote speaker at the Back- of the luscious, sweet taste of Holly- ry, not on your tongue." quette, it could potentially cost you As a sold-out returning seminar pack 2 Briefcase seminar Wine woods, they should be reserved for While the seminar taught a lot the job," she said. in the Backpack 2 Briefcase series, Tasting and Etiquette 101, put on after-dinner tasting because, while about tasting for personal use, In addition to impressing future this refreshing and informative by the Graduate Students' Asso- dry wine makes you hungry, sweet Alumni Relations Officer Theresa employees, knowing your wines wine-tasting and etiquette event

ciation (GSA) Thursday, Munnelly wine makes you full - which isn't Smiley explained the importance of gives you a sophistication that is is sure to be back next year with explored the intricacies of enjoy- conducive to eating a meal. this event in the business world. useful in other ways as well. "It more great information for Laurier ing wine in a way that appealed to The Nicers are a median that "I think it's valuable because a makes you look more confident students. students. please most people and are easy Likening wine to types of peo- to drink. According to Munnelly, ple, Munnelly used the examples these wines are often served with Wine Ethmjetie of "Rock Stars," "Hollywoods," and egg dishes and white meat, over

M * "the Nicers" to ease participating conversations and at weddings. y? mT iflß into • Always hold the glass by students thinking about the "Nicer wine, you should always • Only fill the glass to the personalities of different wines. have in your fridge for when some- • ftedffltine sftsuld be' According to Munnelly, Rock one drops by," he said, referring to served at 20 degrees Star wines are refreshing, tart and non-oaked chardonnay and pinot Celsius (68 degrees Fahr- • If the waiter presents the well enheit). jolting, and pair with antipas- grigio. cork, you should read it to 1 tos and goat cheese. Usually drunk Kato Wake, a veteran of the hos- check for authenticity. before a meal to kick-start the taste pitality industry, conducted the eti- buds, these wines are interesting quette portion of the seminar dur- Taking the best stance in interviews

Acknowledge you nerves, prepare that you are interested in the job. The most common interview ques- let it go." But being well-prepared that have The most common problem tion isn't even a question, accord- and having the right attitude will questions and know that this will not be the last Consulting Stance sees in young ing to Connor. "Tell me about your- help get past the emotions, accord- graduates is that many are being self," or a variant of the phrase, is ing to Connor. job you interview for during your career too specific in what job they want asked at every interview. If you're not sure you're ready to to do. Having a strong and articulate spend $20 for a full workshop, you "The most important thing in personal pitch will ensure you can can visit Consulting Stance's new LINDA GIVETASH a fee of $20, you will gain access to getting your second job is that you answer that question. website www.extraordinaryinter- STAFF WRITER the 90-minute workshop. had your first job," explained Casey Walking into the interview, re- views.com. In registering you will also gain Connor, co-founder of Consulting member that you're there not only Launched on March 1, the web- Ifyou are dreading the string of in- access to a workbook and other on- Stance. to be questioned, but to learn about site offers a variety of free tools to terviews involved in finding sum- line materials to help practice. Connor reminds graduates that the job. Do plenty ofresearch ahead help you write a resume, network mer or permanent employment, The online tools are divided into their first job out of school will of- of time about the company and and prepare for interviews. there are many ways to better pre- three parts, focusing on resume ten not be what they dream for contact any possible alumni that Career Services at Laurier also pare yourself for them. writing, common interview ques- their career and will be for less pay are already working there. provides many workshops to help Consulting Stance, an American- tions and a personal pitch develop- than what they hoped. Have questions about the job you find the job you want. Their based company, offers interview ment kit. However, it is the experience and ready for the interview to show that next Interview Success workshop workshops to help you get the job Their workshops aim to help you connections made in your first job you're serious and interested in the will be held on March 11 at 5:30. you want. better understand job descriptions, that will take you where you had position. For a list of further events, check Consulting Stance offers online answer tough interview questions originally planned. As for dealing with those pre-in- out their calendar of events at www. "webinars" regularly, every Thurs- and know what questions to ask to But before getting the job, you terview nerves, "Acknowledge that lauriercc.ca/career/. day between 10 and 11:30 a.m. For send the message to the interviewer have to succeed at the interview. you're going to have nerves and just The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, march 4,2009 Student Life 15 Getting there: Medical Writing

In a new series on career paths, writer Heather Gies examines the academic and professional avenues to becoming a medical writer

HEATHER GIES considerable experience in the writing for sciences at the Uni- CORD STUDENT LIFE field of medical writing, though her versity of Guelph, before securing current focus is predominandy in a position at Sick Kids Hospital The arts and science faculties at medical editing, states that the pro- where she became versed in medi- Laurier appear quite clearly divid- fession "can be all kinds of things." cal editing. ed, yet the profession of medical Possible projects, according to "Like other sr " many people," said writing suggests there is an oppor- Nancekivell, could include helping Nancekivell, "I learned it on the tunity for increased unity between to conduct clinical studies or pro- job." Her work currendy includes the two. ducing reports for which someone contributions to some Canadian Medical writing encompasses else has completed the research. medical journals and she also gives various tasks related to medical "Writing papers often commis- workshops on how to write for and health documentation. Com- sioned by pharmaceutical compa- publications. petence with scientific informa- nies [and drafting] patient educa- Nancekivell explained that her tion, as well as an aptitude for con- tionand consumer health materials English background has given her veying ideas clearly, which is often done for all kinds of agencies from the ability to rhetorically analyze, acquired through an arts discipline, non-profit to pharmaceutical" is and although she may lack some of are both essential. also typical, Nancekivell explained. the specific knowledge of her sci- Katherine St. Louis of Laurier Nancekivell noted that although ence-educated colleagues, "Asking Career Services notes that in ca- many pharmaceutical companies intelligent questions and not pre- reers such as medical writing, pro- and other institutions may hire tending to be an expert" has helped ficiency in written communication internal staff for such documenta- her to be successful. is crucial. "Whetheryou gain strong tion, it is also common to be a free- There are also academic routes * writing skills through academic lance medical writer. to becoming a medical writer. The GRAPHIC BY JULIE MARION coursework," noted St. Louis, "or In terms of education require- University of Philadelphia offers a OFF THE BEATEN PATH - There are different paths to follow when through volunteer [or] work expe- ments, Nancekivell clarified that Master's program in medical writ- achieving professional goals. Choosing one can be the difficult task. rience, being able to communicate there are various avenues to pursue ing, and there is a very highly re- in a written form will help you to be that could lead to a career in medi- garded certificate program through successful in this field." cal writing. She notes that from her the University of Chicago. Some and job experiences are welcome helpful. St. Louis also stressed the need personal encounters with other Canadian colleges also may have in the field. However, it is also important for science, medical and health medical writers, she has found that a stream devoted to medical writ- Medical writing allows for ac- to get some practice, whether it is knowledge or experience to be background experience is incred- ing within their technical writing quisition of various necessary skills with work experience such as copy competitive as a medical writer. ibly varied. programs. through whichever means most editing, writing, proof-reading or "Interpersonal skills are another "It's about 50-50 people coming However, medical writing is a ca- suits the individual. volunteering. Many employers will to success," St. key said Louis. Al- from the humanities and from the reer that is often not predetermined "If you really want to break into request examples ofyour work, and though medical writing involves sciences," said Nancekivell. "If you but decided upon en route. [the medical writing field]," said thereforeit's helpful, said Nancekiv- considerable independent work, come from an arts [and] journal- Medical writers are well-round- Nancekivell, "you need to do some- ell, "to build up a portfolio." with to the potential need discuss ism background, you really need to ed in terms of having both commu- thing to prove yourself." Classes Medical writing and all its possi- topics with experts before writing, brush up on the science." nicative and scientific knowledge, and workshops, such as those of- bilities serve as a reminder that the "having the ability to communicate Nancekivell herself began her and this also means that a wide fered through the American Medi- lines can, in fact, be blurred, even effectively with others will help you education in the sciences, but range of academic backgrounds cal Writers Association, can be between and arts and sciences. to be successful," according to St. she completed a Master's degree Louis. in English and started a doctorate Sharon Nancekivell, who has in the same discipline. She taught

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The struggle for gender equality in has had a rich history of challenges our society is an ongoing one and and progessions for women, in- we must realize that it is far from cluding the creation of our Wom- over. en's Centre in 1990. As university students, it is of ut- Remembering this history is nec- most importance that we take this essary; it allows us to understand week to think about our society how women's issues have been from the perspective ofwomen and carried into the present and give us the challenges they face. a context with which to overcome At Laurier, it can oftfen be far too them. easy to forget that the problems An important part of overcoming women face are still prevalent in these issues is the project of cre- society. With a student body that is ating more roles of authority and sixty percent women, International leadership for women. As this year's Women's Week should remind us theme for International Women's that a numerical advantage alone Week is leadership, we must learn does not create a majority. from the lessons of female leaders From sexist jokes to gendered vi- and at the same time work towards olence to the unfair beliefthatWLU a framework that encourages equal produces a stereotypical "Laurier opporunities. girl," it is clear that gender issues The most important thing to re- still exist and, as university stu- member this week is that women's dents, we are not above them. issues are not just women's prob-

Furthermore, at a school where lems - they affect everyone. We few of our programs are distinctly must also realize that it is not just male-dominated, we can often for- men that oppress women; many get about the gendered division of women do their part to reinforce labour that is still prevalent in the gender stereotypes as well. workforce. International Women's Week is With International Women's something that everyone should Week in our midst, it is important participate in, regardless of gender, that we continue to examine the in order to improve the quality of various areas of our culture that are life for everyone affected by gender still subject to gender biases. inequality. Laurier, like most universities,

Integrity means engagement GRAPHIC BY MATT ENGLISH

It is a good thing that the university is making efforts to reduce academic misconduct in classes as a way to ensure the academic integrity ofWLU. The symptoms ignorance However, this does not mean that eliminating misconduct will solve ev- of ery problem. Integrity should be seen as more than just complying to rules - it is also Self-interested and oblivious actions of students are too widespread about genuine effort. Most students who have never cheated have likely still compromised academic integrity at least once. When a student skips everylecture and then crams at the last minute for heck, even some common sense, whelmed and instead blurt out an exam only to forget the material the next day, there is certainly a degree you don't turn off your phone or "that's so retarded!" disregard- of integrity lacking. just put it on vibrate. ing the actual connotation of the The onus to maintainacademic integrity does not fall solely on students, In the middle of the lecture or word. however. a professor uses the same PowerPoint slides for a whole de- test your favourite ringtone or the Public transit is not safe from If KARI PRITCHARD cade, this too is problematic. FEATURES EDITOR lovely "bzzz bzzz" of your vibrat- the risk of symptoms either. As you Professors should create courses that not only contain clear and reason- ing cell phone sounds out, dis- get on the bus to go to the mall, able requirements, but also challenge their students in new and innovative Recently, an epidemic has hit rupting everyone. Sometimes, if grocery store, school etc., you sit ways. Likewise, students should be expected to learn rather than just attain our university. The epidemic is you're lucky, you still won't turn it on the outside of a seat designed marks. spreading quickly, affecting other off, spoiling your peers with a sec- for two people. There are many students at university who wish to simply buy a degree, schools if it hasn't sprouted up ond rendition. Whether you're frightened of willing to cut corners wherever they can as long as they receive a passing already. University students are Beware: you mif&t also be on the general public or your heavy grade. Perhaps more troubling is that enough professors are willing to fa- prone to this outbreak, but com- your toes in public spaces, as this bag needs its own seat, when the cilitate this. munity members should be on epidemic is quickly spreading be- bus starts to get crowded, people Both students and professors should start recognizing academic in- the lookout as well. yond the university setting, put- are left standing. As others are try- tegrity as the process of gaining worthwhile, meaningful education from Luckily, the epidemic can be ting many others at risk. Look for ing to keep their balance, you still classes - not cheating is only one facet of this. spotted early and treated almost these signs to help your odds in don't give up your extra seat. immediately, depending on the protecting yourself. Any combination ofthese symp- These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds ofThe willingness of the patient. You As you walk down the sidewalk toms leads to one likely diagnosis: Cord's editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Cord's might be at risk if you find yourself with a friend, you claim it all to ignorance. volunteers, staff or WLUSP. experiencing some or all of the yourself. As you approach a per- I've only included some of the following symptoms. son, young or old, walking in the symptoms of this epidemic, but Laurier's campus is an area you opposite direction, you do not ignorance is never hard to come The Cord Weekly may be at risk but where you may move to give them room to com- by at our university. When stu- stop you narrow-minded and Editorial Board 2008-2009 also successfully and stunt fortably pass. Instead, drive dents are symptoms. them off the sidewalk onto the only have their own best interests Edltor-ln-Chlef Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor by Alex Hayter Laura Carlson Julie Marion For example, simply using an snow, grass, mud etc., without at heart, they become seduced [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] elevator may expose you. You even consciously realizing be- the epidemic of ignorance, affect- (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 Features Editor Web Editor approach the elevator, no mat- cause you're too caught up with ing others, but more importantly, Dan Polischuk News Editors Kari Pritchard or Jeremy Tremblay [email protected] [email protected] ter what time of day night and your own problems to notice or themselves. [email protected] move inside as the doors open. care. Ifyou start to notice symptoms, Student Life Editor Photography Managers Rebecca Vasiuianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Stewart You get inside and push the but- As you continue on your walk, use your common sense. Or better [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ton for the second floor. For some you be to other indica- use the wisdom derived from (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564^ may privy yet, Arts & Entertainment Editor Laura Tomkins absurd reason, you just cannot tors of this harmful epidemic. As attending university, a place of Sports Editor Daniel Joseph [email protected] Lauren Millet [email protected] climb those two flights of stairs, you chat with your friend or par- learning and knowledge. [email protected] Print Production Manager higher Opinion Editor Sydney Helland and so opt to ride in the elevator take in a conversation on your cell Surely at an institution of International Editor Dave Shore [email protected] for ten seconds instead. phone, you constantly refer to in- learning, we shouldn't be inclined Heather MacDonald [email protected] [email protected] When you arrive at class or animate objects as "gay." to stoop to such an ignorant low. even an exam, you finish a phone When you're not happy with is Laurier Student Publications. The Cord Weekly published by Wilfrid University call or text and decide, despite something, instead of using Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W,Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 all warnings from professors and proper English, you become over- letters@cordweekly. com The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, march 4,2009 Opinion . 17 WLU would benefitfromfarming shares CSA shares, which deliver seasonal fresh produce right to your door, are a great way to help local farmers and the environment

vegetables that spent 4,000 km on a truck, CSA members receive pro- duce picked only a few kilometres

away from their doors - a choice JONATHAN RIVARD both the environment and their FROM THE SOAPBOX taste buds will thank them for. As well, CSA crops are usually I've seen the word "fresh" used free from genetic modification and quite often in Laurier's dining halls, pesticide, which lessens the nega- but considering the distance most tive impact on the earth and the of our imported food travels and body. Although the effects of ge- the heavy use of pesticides, I won- netically modified produce on the der how accurate this descriptor is. human body are currently unclear, I would love to see Laurier in- the long-term consumption of pes- troduce more organic and Ideally ticide-treated products can lead to grown food options on campus. cancer, birth defects or death. Currently, students have no choice In regards to physical fitness, a but to eat genetically modified, weekly commitment to purchase pesticide-filled fare. A switch to in- fresh veggies is a commitment to clude some local, organic choices is health. Weight-gain during aca- a simple enough request. demic residence is partially a result One cost-efficient and sustain- of our food choices on campus. able solution would be for Laurier It's easy to pick up fast food in- to offer CSA shares to students. stead of taking the time out to shop CSA, or community-supported for groceries, and a weekly delivery agriculture, is a system of food of produce would keep students "distribution between a group of eating well most of the time. individuals and a local farm. In es- As well, Laurier's investment in sence, people purchase a share of community-supported agriculture the farm and inreturn they receive would provide much-needed sup- fresh, organic fruits and vegetables port to the farmers in Waterloo LAURA TOMKINS

CAMPUS - every week. region. The one aspect I love most FRUIT FARE The produce available on campus isn't nearly as fresh as local produce would be. The cost is minimal - as much as about WLU is the sense of commu- or less than the cost ofproduce from nity it fosters, and this agricultural the Fresh Food Company, Waterloo yams, onions, garlic and cabbage, ety that Ontario farms offer. I think the grocery store - and is often de- support would be a continued step College Hall residence cafe and the the spring, summer and fall yield it would do Laurier and its students livered free of charge. In addition to in the right direction. King Street residence cafe. nearly every imaginable fruit and a world of good to acquaint them- the low price, there are substantial Laurier could easily offer a CSA Eating locally connects us to vegetable in abundance. selves with the greater community environmental and health benefits share as part of their OneCard meal the growing season and the land Knowing only a global market of of Waterloo Region. to eating local organic produce. plans, or use local organic produce itself. While the winter mostly of- food distribution, we have no con- Instead of purchasing over-ripe in its primary restaurants: namely fers potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, cept ofseasonal farming or the vari- letters@cordweekly. com The Conservative party's inevitable downfall out to Conservative Michael Kocheff tells us values. So he is ing the most recent conflict, and his tin and Stephane Dion, for different why Harper's clinging to what Conservative poli- cabinet, unlike Harper's, appears to reasons, both came across as weak. cies remain. Conservatives are on the verge of be strong. His leadership numbers, This is no longer the case. And in falling apart The constant vacillation is start- also unlike Harper's, are on the the words of Bob Rae, "The bright ing to look foolish. Canadians are rise. red trophy is on its way." me a second to explain myself. letting him know their feelings, too. The Conservatives have yet to Within the Conservative party Harper's leadership numbers have a face strong opposition; Paul Mar- letters@cordweekly. com you have holdovers from the Pro- been on a steady decline. gressive Conservatives and Cana- The Conservatives have tried em- MICHAEL KOCHEFF dian Alliance. phasizing the fact that they do have THE EVERYMAN Letters It is an to odd mix of the Editor evangelicals, strong cabinet. Neither the media Sunday Christians and those who nor the public believed them. to represent our Despite the shows on needs, not your strong tele- have a vague interest in family val- For good reason, too; this party Thanks for cancel- vision, the own; put the students before the Conservatives are in ues or some other supposedly con- has been advertised as a one-man business. Ever wonder why voting trouble. Personally, I'm not predis- servative values. show. ling Rewind WLUSU is down for WLUSU positions? It's posed to either major party. Harper has kept these factions, Now they're us telling it just isn't because you I suck at your job. And must say, however, that some- all members of his party, that is, that way. Don't buy the logic. This Once again, WLUSU has decided our voices are NOT being heard. thing is wrong with this loose pretty quiet over the past few years. party is the party of Stephen Harp- not to do their job and represent Just bring Retro Rewind back... amalgam of individuals who refer Cracks are appearing in the foun- er. He is the metaphorical dam,, the students; they've now "put and while you're at it, do to themselves as the Conservative dation, though. some- holding back the floodwaters. Retro Rewind on hold" for an un- Party of Canada. thing constructive about Radio This past week Harper, and his Perspective is completely lacking disclosed time. period of Thanks. Laurier. Thanks. But I won't get my They've managed to win my sup- cabinet to some extent, was scram- in the Conservative Over Party. the Thanks a TON. First it was the Ra- hopes up. port in the past two elections. Each bling, emphasizing the to need be past few months Canadians have dio Laurier stupidity, now one of time, however, I've grown more re- tough on criminals, showing off found themselves unable to com- the BEST things about the Turret - Gina Macdonald luctant. Something is off; Canadi- pictures of Canadian fighter jets prehend or connect with Ottawa. is no longer available. I mean, it ans can sense it and I think the par- Russian escorting bombers out of Of course the Conservatives will was bad enough that they started ty base is starting to sense it too. our airspace and Letters Policy: once again ag- try to tempt the new Liberal leader charging cover and it a 19+ The following are the reasons gressively challenging the Liberals Michael Ignatieff. They'll bash his area. Way to be inclusive, WLUSU. All letters to the editor must be signed and why I submitted with the don't think the Conserva- to vote down his government. personality and hope he returns Apparently author's name, student they're going to initi- identification number, and telephone tives will be on the next ballot; even This isn't righteous fury, it is dis- the number. favour, never mind policy ate a "strategic planning process" Letters must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) if they don't split into two or three honest blabber. Sincerity has vacat- discussion. Monday via email to [email protected] to "determine what students in or through our website parties, they aren't be ed the at www.cordweekly. going to win- Conservative party. A foolish mistake, given that Con- 2009 are seeking, and how they com. Letters must not exceed 350 words. ning any elections. Harper is trying his best, after servative policies are not inherently define fun." I can The Cord tell you right reserves the right to edit any letter for One of the few things keeping weeks of rather Liberal policy- bad brevity and clarity. policies. Michael Ignatieff is no now, Retro Rewind was the most The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter, in this party together is the moderat- making, to shore up the hard-line fool, though. He has in his whole or in part. The Cord posses- fun I've had in a WLUSU run event reserves the right to not publish material that ing of is deemed influence Stephen Harper. Conservative base. sion what Harper pines for; a fresh here at to be libelous or in contravention Laurier. Seriously, get a with the I can hear now: Stephen He knows $20 Cord's Code of Ethics or journalistic gasping that the giant bil- start. clue. Understand that you need standards. Harper a moderate? Please allow lion stimulus package was a sell- He wasn't front and centre dur- . 18 Opinion WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 - THE CORD WEEKLY

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not funded by the university itself, tive to ensure this happens in our \\biodiversity?Jl 3 j on 1/"% but by other groups campus. future. If campaigning and voting However, the main reason most for increased tuition fees or aca- ofus are here is to get an education demic fees is a necessity, I would landfilltfj^-^ JAMES POPKIE - whether for the sake of learning be more than happy to accept these REBEL WITH A CAUSE itself, or to have a nice mark on our increased fees and I am sure many resumes. other students would, too. nWaste Change?*! Laurier seriously needs to get its What the school needs to focus Repealing certain unnecessary priorities straightened out. on, both on the level of administra- fees is also- a step that should be Pharmaceuticals Laurier President Max Blouw re- tors and students, is enhancing its taken. I am not inherently against, Jr cently stated in a press release that, academic standards. maintaining the pool per se, or em- j|l within the next three years, the uni- Pet projects like the pool barking upon other such projects, versity needs to cut its budget by 16 shouldn't be a priority in economic but when economic pressures call percent. times like these. for sacrifice, prioritizing needs to With cuts being made, expensive It is easy to embrace a flashy take place. special interest projects like main- campaign to support something I can see the necessity for certain taining Laurier's pool shouldn't like the pool or rebuilding the fees, such as the green fee, but I am even be on the table, especially Golden Hawk seal on the floor, but sure that there is plenty of student when a myriad of academic pos- things like that aren't what univer- money that is going absolutely no- itions and programs are potentially sity should be about. where educational. on the chopping block. When cuts need No one is certain yet what exacdy If campaigning and voting tobe made, it should have been will be cut, though there FOR INCREASED TUITION FEES OR be apparent to Where are the answers to rumours of TAs and professors be- everyone that non- A ing cut, class sizes growing and a ACADEMIC FEES IS NECESSITY, I academic funding YOUR questions? reduction in next year's course of- WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO must go first. ferings, among other things. While creating ACCEPT THESE INCREASED FEES. Regardless of how much of this larger class sizes and comes to fruition, it is clear that as lowering our aca- the recession tightens its choke- demic quality might legislation, regulation l_> resource on X J The online for information and hold upon Laurier, the face of the Some say that these things are make the most economic sense for discussion of today's most pressing environmental issues. university's academics will not look necessary to contribute to school university administrators, students same next as now. must to it \ the year does culture and school spirit, but the altogether be opposed this. V ' . A university is primarily a learn- spirit of our school should be fo- If choices need to be made in A ing institutionand should therefore cused on bettering our academic these times of economic recession, define itself primarily based on its standards, not on frivolous spend- sacrificing our university's educa- academics. Naturally, the brunt of ing on unnecessary ventures. tional standards should be the last its funding should be allocated to Being a strongacademic univer- possible option. this cause. sity is what we should pride our- Granted, much of the extra- selves upon. curricular activity at the school is Students need to take the initia- [email protected] Don't blame marketing The bombardment of advertising we face is a necessity of our modern lives ik might struggle to compete with to Shoppers to buy more shampoo, large companies like HMV if it which seemed like an easy enough

did not have the means to gener- task, but as I stood there staring " ' ' i ate public interest and knowledge down the endless aisle of shampoos ANDREA MILLET of THE BRIGHTER through advertising. different shapes, sizes, colours SIDE OF LIFE It is not just these businesses and brands I felt intimidated. that are able to stay afloat thanks Fortunately, thanks to advertis- We all groan when the commercials to advertising, but also the numer- ing, I knew exactly what bottle I interrupt our favorite shows, we all ous people who are employed in wanted, down to the very scent,

flip by the countless ads in a maga- the marketing field. With the word v. I know that one particular kind zine and we all complain about the recession on everyone's lips, how won't make my hair shinier than ridiculous approaches most adver- can we criticize an institution that the others, but it is this brand loy- tisers seem to take. continues to grow and is providing alty, which we develop through The truth is that advertising is for so many? exposure to advertisements, that not as evil and manipulating as we Not only does advertising pro- helps us make our decision. seem to think, and we wouldn't get vide jobs for us, but occasionally You might argue that this is an very far without it. they do provide some valuable example of how advertising ma- Think about all of the small busi- information. nipulates us, but I disagree. I would nesses that would be swallowed up Buying a house or a car in today's have to choose one brand eventu- by larger corporations if they didn't economy doesn't always seem af- ally and the truth is, they all do just have advertising as an outlet to get fordable, but if you see an ad for a about the same thing. their names and products known. great mortgage plan at a new bank, Maybe advertising influences us The Princess and Princess Twin or a zero percent financing deal on towards particular brands, but in theatres would have been over- a car, it might be possible. doing so it saves us the time we oth- powered by Galaxy Cinemas and Thanks to advertising, you are erwise would have spent uselessly other chains if they did not have exposed to deals and options that debating over which to purchase. advertising to reach the public with otherwise you may never have

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- FROM VIDEO GAMES, COVER adorned in a video game t-shirt, got

a job as a game tester - and before The Kitchener-Waterloo Sym- he knew it, he was composing the phony Orchestra will be perform- soundtrack to Prince ofPersia in his ing as part of VGL on March 13 and spare time. 14 at Centre in the Square, with stu- Tallarico later went on to become dent tickets available for $20. co-host of G4 Tech TV's Electric Tallarico began VGL as a way to Playground, a show on which he "prove to the world how culturally and founder Victor Lucas debate significant and artistic video games the merits of the latest videogames. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE have become." The show was co- Since taking VGL on the road, his MUSIC INVADES - You can hear the sounds of VGL here at Kitchener's Centre in the Square on March 13. founded with conductor Jack Wall appearances on television have (composer ofMass Effect and Splin- dwindled to only a handful of ap- Tallarico certainly doesn't plan symphony." ter Cell) with the goal of creating pearances per season. horseshit, I'm gonna fucking call rest of his career - Tallarico will be sure to gratify - in a show for "everybody" not just Though he misses having an out- 'em on it," laughed Tallarico. "A lot on dialing the the of scream- VGL's fans as he continues to ex- gamers. let to vent his critical voice, Talla- ofpeople are afraidto say the things sound of thousands too much pand the show's musical catalogue. "You don't have to know a darn rico was eager to spout off his opin- I say. But for me, it's not really my ing, adoring fans is

- of an incentive for this natural Having just added Chrono Trigger thing at all about video games to ion on some of his current peeves career so I don't give a shit." to the mix, we're set to hear Super come to the show," said Tallarico. in the gaming industry. And Wii Music, Nintendo's an- showman. to Smash Bros, Shadow the Colos- Each night of the show, a live He still feels that the name "Nin- swer to the music game phenome- "It's instant gratification see of sus and Street Fighter II in the near symphony orchestra performs on tendo Wii" was an awful choice for non? "[Creator Shigeru Miyamoto] that excitement," he said. "We're future. that ... don't ushering a whole new generation stage to a backdrop of video game a console. dialed one in, I think I to come out and ap- footage, perfecdy synchronized. "I hold them to such a high stan- know what the hell happened," he of people arts a But this isn't one of your regular dard that when they come out with said. preciate the and appreciate nights at the prom. "I don't allow the people in the orchestra to wear tuxedos; it's a rule," said Tallarico. "We encourage clapping before, after and during the performance." The event's hybridity has brought fresh fans to classical music and video game compositions alike. Even members of the orchestra, , said Tallarico, find an instant ado- ration and respect for songs they have never heard before. "They thought they'd be sitting down plucking out pizicottos on

the violin all night - 'bleep bleep - bloop bloop bleep,"' he chuckled. The music demonstrated in the show is far from the simple variety though. The key to VGL's success is its

variety - with music ranging from Pong, through '80s classics like Frogger, to new favourites such as Halo. "We've never played the same show twice," said Tallarico. "We're always adding to the show, doing different stuff." The music is a mixture of both new and old, he said. "If anything, we lean more towards the new stuff." In next week's show, the setlist will include fresh material, such as the seminal Bioshock, and Tal- larico hopes to debut material from Megaman. A sure highlight will be a Guitar Hero: Aerosmith segment, where a competition winner is | tour brought on stage to duel Tallarico's v campus real guitar playing, backed by a live, improvised orchestra. This part is a particular favourite for Tallarico: ' he's Steven Tyler's cousin, after all. Often taking centre-stage, Talla- rico will don a flashy jacket, wield his Spider-Man-branded Gibson guitar, grab the microphone and holler song melodies for the crowd to chant along too. And while Tallarico doesn't take himself too seriously, the man's certainly passionate about his two loves: music and games. A stroke of luck brought these two joys together when Tallarico, age 21 and virtually homeless in California, was approached by a video game designer at the music store he was working at. Tallarico, Weekly The Cord ■ Wednesday, march 4,2009 A&E 23 Comics aren't dead Laurier prof and author of Comic Books are Dead chats with The Cord

DANIEL JOSEPH to say comic books are finished, so at an affordable price. That was a lot A&E EDITOR that they last another 100years." of hard work!" That being said, things are defi- It's also clear, when the big Comics are dead. Long live com- nitely changing for the comic book blockbusters from last year, Iron ics. These two phrases have been industry. Klaehn notes how the Man and The Dark Knight, were thrown around as often as crit- business model is now fundamen- based on classic comic series, and ics muse that print journalism is tally different, as well as how com- Marjane Satrapi's biographic Per- doomed. ics are being primarily consumed. cepolis' animated film adaptation Jeff Klaehn firmly believes that "I think that trade paperback and was critically hailed and a com- comics are not dead - so of course hardcover collections are more and mercial success, that the influence he went off and named his upcom- more the way of the future for the of comics on our popular culture ing book on comics, Comic Books industry. The format may change, has never been greater.

are Dead. but comic books are here to stay - And, ofcourse, Watchmen comes Klaehn's argument of course is particularly with their resonance out this Friday. that the truth is "anything but." with the popular culture of movies Klaehn, like many Watchmen "Everybody in the 1950swas say- and video games," he said. fans right now, is excited: "I'm ing comic books were dead. In the These new formats for comics about as excited as I could possibly 1990s was CONTRIBUTED PHOTO there the big boom and also grantl less hardcore audiences be - I'm totally looking forward to then COMICAL - Jeff Klaehn, Laurier professor, argues the merits of comics. the market crashed, and they the ability to enjoy the comics that it.... I read the actual issues as they said comic books were dead," says have been around for decades. came out back in my early days of Klaehn, an assistant professor in Klaehn said "This will only help the buying comics, with nary a thought dominance, Klaehn sees them as Klaehn hopes to see Comic cultural studies at Laurier and a industry, which is great for people that Watchmen would have this "geniuses" but also stresses the im- Books are Dead released sometime massive Batman fan. who are just getting into comic of kind resonance so many years portance of those who came before in June, and until then you can read The preface to Comic Books are books now. can out You go and later. That it would be such an them. "I just hope that people re- his regularly updated blog Pop, Dead, which Klaehn hopes will get Spiderman 1-10 for twenty-five event,"he said. member that others like Jack Kirby, featuring interviews with dozens be released sometime this sum- bucks in a trade paperback. Years When asked about how Alan Shuster and Seigal, and Will Eisner of comic book personalities from mer, includes an introduction by you would ago have had to hunt Moore and Frank Miller seem to were out there. That without them, around the globe, at jefferyklaehn. legendary comic book writer Steve down these back-issues that had be defining our contemporary Zeit- Miller and Moore would not be out blogspot.com. Englehart, who said that "I'm going been re-printed and collected, and geist of mainstream comic book there doing what they are doing."

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SHANNON BUSTA preciated the variety and the boys glasses-wearing five were soon per- CORD A&E ended their set to some serious forming for a moshing, skanking applause. crowd. Their big personality and big Yet another round of the infamous The five guys and one lady from sound packed the dancefloor once Last Band Standing came to a close Andy's Ego were up next and evi- again, despite the mass exodus that at Wilf's last Thursday. Clearly, LBS dently came equipped with their occurred after the departure of the has turned into a big deal for our own personal fan club. This group Andy's Ego fan club. student population, given that the must have expected to take home When asked how he felt about pub was absolutely packed before the win, given that the entire bar taking home first prize, the Sound anyone ever stepped up onstage. moved up to within four feet of the Foundation's saxophone player, Three of the competing bands stage for their performance. The Nate Payne, expressed nothing less were previous victors - Second end of every song was met by an than sheer excitement and genuine Floor Escape, Andy's Ego and Mu- uproar of applause and a rhythmic gratitude: "I just can't believe the all the bands sic Box - while one wild-card group "Ego, Ego" chant. talentwe saw tonight; played for redemption: The Sound Offering up a ridiculous amount were really awesome." According to Foundation. With a grand prize of of talent for an LBS competitor, An- Payne, the entire cash prize will be the $1,000 and a chance to compete dy's Ego were expected by many to put back into band, helping pay at the national level, these bands take home the grand prize. for things like promotions and per- all came ready to put on a serious But the folksy rock band didn't haps a CD. show. The energy only increased just have the talentand the popular By the end ofThe Sound Founda- with each band's performance, vote on their side. The socially con- tion's set, the alcohol had set in and and, not surprisingly, the later it scious group came in the hope of people started heading off to bed. got, the more dangerous the dance raising both awareness and a cool This didn't bother the last perform- floor became. $1,000 for their friend's charity Eat ers, though. Despite putting on a The screaming boys from Sec- to Feed Liberians. Nevertheless, it great show, The Sound Foundation ond Floor Escape started the night seems generosity, talent and popu- didn't demonstrate quite as much and off. Lucky enough to begin their set larity just aren't always enough to passion for music as the fourth with a packed dance floor, the boys guarantee victory these days. final band to take the stage. offered an especially high-energy It turned out that the prize was to Not exactly strangers to perform- (though less-than-unique) set of go to the third performance of the ing at Wilf's, the gents from The emo-inspired rock. Their tunes night, a band that also happened to Music Box clearly came out to have might put you in mind of The Used be the wildcard. Losing at a previous a good time. Starting off their set (minus the lyrical and instrumental show by a single point, The Sound with a team "quack, quack, quack, compatibility), making for a rela- Foundation was given a chance for quack" chant, they gave the distinct tively repetitive set. redemption and clearly these guys impression that they were there to music and have a hell of a lot Nevertheless, they tossed out took their second opportunity very play RYAN STEWART it. an awful lot of energy and good seriously. On any other night at of fun doing FOUND SOUND - The Sound Foundation impressed the Wilf's crowd. cheer, despite having to play their Wilf's, the saxophone-equipped, It was pretty clear that The Music set lacking some important equip- funky, ska-rock band would have Box would have been up on that need could plainly tell that Waterloo is ment. In the face of having a floor been declared the highest-energy stage regardless of there being a mix) might have been in of and genu- packed with people ready to dance, performer of the night. Last Thurs- cash prize. Unfortunately, though, some refining. producing interesting new music. Second Floor Escape decided to day, however, their rip-roaring in the world of Last Band Stand- That being said, the audience inely good The Foundation's next switch things up at the end of their energy matched that of the other ing, passion just isn't enough. The wouldn't have been surprised to Sound is at The Starlight this Thursday set, busting out an acoustic guitar competitors. band's hybrid sound (something see them win first prize. Regardless gig who the of with supporting acts Sweet- and offering up a brand new tune. Opening up with a decisively along the lines of electric folk with of did take home title night Mike York. It was clear that the audience ap- Sublime-inspired tune, the sun- rock and country thrown into the Last Band Standing, the audience fire and Measured Made to Measure 2 comes to the Langen Gallery

KATIE FLOOD For this exhibition, Marlene in- CORD A&E terviewed several young women between the ages of 20 and 30, ask- "There's a lot of pressure, there's a ing them one simple question: "Do lot of pressure to be perfect," says you feel measured, as a female?" the voice of an anonymous young The exhibition features three woman, describing how she feels icons to represent the female form; to be measured. Thin Venus, Plus Venus, and Hot- Laurier's Langen Art Gallery in tentot Venus. Shaped similarly to the John Aird Centre is featuring a dressmaker dolls, these forms have no or feet; sound installation by artist Marlene arms, head the supreme SYDNEY HELLAND an focusis on the body. Hilton Moore, exhibition titled MEASURE RESPONSE - The Venuses use motion sensors and recorded responces to convey their message. Made to Measure Two, from Febru- This seems appropriate as Mar- ary 25 to March 21, 2009. lene explains the female response Women pick Currently teaching at Georgian to being measured: "Always about The sound clip turns on, and a new stress is that of other women. They the point. themselves on is measure apart even though to the rest of the College School of Design and Vi- the body ... your breasts are too perspective the body shapes the surfaces of their fellow seem perfect, sual Arts, Marlene Hilton Moore small, your hips are too large, you revealed. women -in far more discriminat- world, they may of re- has exhibited extensively within weigh too much. It's never that you One of the young women dis- ing and harsh ways than most men Emphasized by examples Marlene ex- Canada and abroad. weigh too little it seems." cusses how harsh the male gaze would use. alistic female forms, made them Made to Measure Two is the sec- Highlights from Marlene's inter- can be: "but you don't need to point One of the anonymous women plains, "I have beauti- they are ond part of the Made to Measure views are installed as sound clips out that I don't have any tits in this interviewed confesses, "See, I don't ful. They are voluptuous, like much. or it doesn't matter - series, designed to investigate the into each of the Venuses. These sweater. You don't have any bulge myself very I pick myself thin, heavy, a regular basis when because are issues and stereotypes surrounding technologically impressive figures in your pants; I'm not gonna point apart on fairly they beautiful." women today, and the concept of have motion sensors that are trig- that out!" Despite this, it appears I'm alone." Strange to hear from "measurement." gered as someone walks nearby. that the gaze that causes the most sucha beautiful figure, but precisely