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The Cord Looks Back at His Tenure Paying THE respect Local, page 7 The tie that binds Wilfrid Laurier University since 1926 Editorial, page 18 Volume 53, Issue 13 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 thecord.ca Ten years of ups and downs After a long legacy at WLU, football coach Gary Je ries stepped down last week. The Cord looks back at his tenure Charting Je ries’ career In depth, page 12 ‘Coach Je ’ refl ects Sports, page 23 PHOTO MANIPULATION BY WADE THOMPSON FILE PHOTOS BY NICK LACHANCE Inside Alum raises privacy concerns for Laurier Personal information of nearly 300 students visible online ELIZABETH DICESARE CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR “I was a little concerned because not only did it While preparing to apply to Cana- da’s police forces, Bob Baumgartner, have my information, but it had my parents’ infor- a Wilfrid Laurier University gradu- ate, decided to do a Google search mation.” o himself, and found more than he was expecting. Ater typing in his old e-mail ad- —Bob Baumgartner, WLU alumnus dress, Baumgartner found a list o 297 former WLU students that in- on the Internet by Laurier and they “It’s a very serious privacy breach, Sports, page 24 cluded their personal contact in- weren’t too happy,” he added. so just having people’s information formation, such as phone numbers, While Baumgartner shared this that easily accessible is something email addresses and home address- with his parents, he has yet to con- that concerns me, especially when es for not only the students, but their tact either the school or anyone else our school claims to place our pri- Next up: nationals parents as well. on the list that the Google search vacy in high regards.” “It was the only thing in the brought up. Ater racking his brain, search that came up,” explained However, he expressed his dis- Baumgartner still cannot remem- Free speech stifl ed? Disney lacking originality Baumgartner. tress regarding the situation and ber why the list may have been “I was a little concerned because emphasized the need for Laurier to composed. not only did it have my information, take action. He told The Cord that he doesn’t Report questions the state o With its recent purchase o but it had my parents’ information.” “For me it was a bit concerning remember joining any specifi c free speech at Laurier and other Lucasarts, Disney continues to “Both o my parents are Laurier because in today’s privacy age, to groups or taking part in any surveys universities across Canada rely on already established works alumni, they went there back in the have [that information] it makes it day, and I told them that their con- easy to become victims o fraud,” he Campus, page 5 News, page 3 Arts, page 17 tact information was being posted said. 2 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 Editor-in-Chief Editor’s choice Editor’s choice online Justin Fauteux Remembrance day a time to refl ect on reali o war This week around Laurier [email protected] Editorial, page 18 thecord.ca Inside Photo of the week Vocal Cord presented News ………………………3 by Campus ……………… 4 Local ……………………7 How will you be sup- National ……………… 10 porting Movember? Classifi eds …………… 11 In Depth ……………… 12 Life ……………………… 14 Arts ……………………… 16 Editorial ……………… 18 Opinion ……………… 19 “Grow the beard and Sports ………………… 22 moustache and donate.” –Ham Patel fi rst-year, health science Like The Cord on Facebook JODY WAARDENBURG STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Laurier’s women’s soccer team celebrates their shoot-out win over Queen’s in the OUA semi-fi nal. “Donating to friends” This Week in quotes –Josh Hooper fi rst-year, health science “The only thing I can tell you is I won’t be sitting at home on a hammock.” “Supporting friends and the Right to Play Mo- vember team. We are From retail management to —Gary Jefries, former Laurier football going to destroy every- wholesale to logistics, this head coach on how he’ll be spending his one.” program offers the unique post-coaching days. –Christina Anderson skills you need to launch your fi rst-year, kinesiology career as a fashion buyer, “What do you mean ‘fi nally beat Queen’s?’ We’ve played them four logistics coordinator, product times in two years, they’ve beaten us twice we’ve beaten them twice what do you mean fi nally beat Queen’s? Can you change the ques- development manager, visual tion?.... In other games that, we have lost to them, Chad, we out- merchandiser and many other chanced them.... Chad you’ve got anything else? You got something? exciting career options. Come on, give me something.” –Women’s soccer head coach Barry MacLean responding to a question in a me- dia scrum from Lot 59 videographer Chad Leitch “It just points out how disappointing good old Laurier is being.” “Supporting friends on –Laurier alum Bob Baumgartner on fi nding his personal information online through a universi list social media.” FASHION –Sean Cameron “It wasn’t a large factor in our decision, because it would be fun- second-year, business MANAGEMENT ny that we would go through such an extensive process just to fi nd someone six feet away.” –WLUSU president Michael Onabolu on whether or not newly-hired executive & PROMOTIONS director Roly Webster’s extensive history at Laurier played a role in him getting POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE the job “I don’t think Milloy will do anything. He’ll make sure the wash- rooms are working and the doors are opening. That’s all he can do.” –Political scientist Peter Woolstencrot on Kitchener-Centre MPP John Milloy resuming his role as minister o training, colleges and universities “I don’t really know what “It’s so biased and so out o context with the reality o the situation.” the options are for girls, –Acting dean o student Adam Lawrence on Laurier’s positioning in the Justice so I support and encour- business.humber.ca/postgrad Centre for Constiutional Freedoms’ 2012 freedom index age my guy friends.” –Insiya Bookwala Cover photo (soccer) by Jody Waardenburg second-year, business Editorial Board Senior Sta Colophon Preamble to The Cord Editor-in-Chief. ............................. Justin Fauteux Lead Reporter ............................... Katelyn Cullum The Cord is the ofi cial student newspaper o the Wilfrid Laurier constitution The tie that binds Wilfrid Laurier Universi since 1926 University community. [email protected] Lead Reporter ..................................Marissa Evans The Cord will keep faith with its readers by presenting news and News Director ...............................Justin Smirlies Lead Reporter .................................... Alanna Fairey Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord is an editorially inde- expressions o£ opinions comprehensively, accurately and fairly. The [email protected] ........................... Jeremy Enns pendent newspaper published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Cord believes in a balanced and impartial presentation o£ all relevant University Ave. W Lead Videographer Publications, Waterloo, a corporation without share capital. WLUSP facts in a news report, and o£ all substantial opinions in a matter Visual Director ....................... Wade Thompson Lead Photographer ................. Cristina Rucchetta is governed by its board o£ directors. o£ controversy. 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