The Cord (October 11, 2012)

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Volume 53, Issue 9 Thursday, October 11, 2012 thecord.ca A turbulent Laurier hosts inaugural relationship Often lacking proper resources, students pride parade fi nd struggles dealing with landlords an apartment for the semester, Me- JUSTIN SMIRLIES Campus, page 4 graw rarely sees an active presence NEWS DIRECTOR o his landlord — especially when Dealing with a landlord is a process help is needed. that is new to most students — and “I don’t know the landlord as it’s not always easy. much but I do know he is very de- “I think from time-to-time over layed in doing activities that should the years you could say there has be done frequently,” explained been issues associated with more Megraw. absentee landlords,” explained Da- “Like, we have a big issue with vid McMurray, the vice-president garbage in the apartments, it took o student afairs at Wilfrid Laurier him like a month to take out the gar- University, who has been heavily in- bage that accumulated over a long volved in the new developments in period o time.” the student-dominated Northdale He added that at one point it had neighbourhood. gotten so bad that the garbage room “[There are the] landlords who in his building was overfl owing and may not respond — as a good land- that the stench o unbearable. As lord should — to issues associated well, a semi-glass door in his apart- with your accommodations.” ment was broken, but wasn’t fi xed While it may not be the worst for an extended period. form o accommodations, student “It’s a safety concern because living has been a topic o discussion you’re getting glass everywhere and for many developers, the surround- i you’re touching the wrong part ing universities, the city and the stu- you can accidently cut your hand,” dents themselves. Some students, he said. however, many feel issues arise This difi cult experience with his from their relationship with their landlord wasn’t particularly new to landlord. Megraw. When he was in second For fourth-year Laurier business NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER student, Mike Megraw, that was ex- Nephenee Rose leads a group down Albert Street during last week’s fi rst-ever Laurier pride parade. actly the case. While only subletting Local, page 7

Baseball team looking to appeal suspension

SHELBY BLACKLEY Fran Symth, a professor at Seneca procedure the team felt were unfair, continue their season. You know the SPORTS EDITOR College and a mother o one o the as well as issues the team had with story.” “The purpose is to draw WLU baseball players, helped drat a Baxter and his alleged treatment to- Before Wednesday, Baxter had On Thursday Sept. 20, the Wilfrid complaint to the university on Tues- ward the members o the baseball not heard anything regarding the attention to the way in Laurier University men’s baseball day regarding the “procedural and team. appeal. The complaint was sent team was suspended four games substantive” issues in the process o “We think the university needs to to WLU’s acting dean o students, which procedures were following a hazing incident at a the suspension in September. know what he did.” Adam Lawrence. rookie party. “The purpose is to draw attention Baxter expressed Wednesday af- “We’re waiting for [a hearing] to handled.” The team collectively put on a pre- to the way in which procedures were ternoon that the policy and proce- be scheduled,” Smyth said. sentation for members o the Lau- handled,” she told The Cord. dure regarding the suspension were In a statement, Smyth added that rier community explaining reasons ”And we also want the university to followed correctly. the purpose o the appeal is not to regarding why they should be al- examine how the athletic depart- “The director, under the policy, overturn the four forfeited games. lowed to continue their season. ment conducted itsel throughout has the ability to impose a tempo- “We can’t get those games back,” —Fran Smyth, parent o a Laurier Three weeks later, ater ﬁ nish- the entire event and exactly what the rary suspension, which was done,” the statement read. “But the appeal baseball player ing their season, the issue has been athletic director Peter Baxter did.” he said. “In terms o the athletes, raised again — but this time, with an According to Smyth, the ap- they were given the ability to speak appeal. peal will outline portions o the to it. They gave a pretty good case to Sports, page 19

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The Cord sits down with Juno- Cord Life’s Michael Porﬁ rio makes Annual Oktoberfest celebrations nominated artist Craig Cardi a desperate plea to humanity to take hold across Kitchener and prior to a show at Maxwell’s stop using some popular phrases Waterloo Arts, page 14 Life, page 16 News, page 3 2 • THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

Editor-in-Chief Editor’s choice Editor’s choice online Justin Fauteux Five phrases that really need to stop This Week Around Laurier [email protected] Life, page 13 thecord.ca

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Women’s History Month advocates for women in leadership roles National, page 8 NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Oktoberfest president, Vic Degutis (L), Scott Cozens, Lindsay Coulter and Sheldon Smithens (R) celebrate at the keg tapping. ‘Prosit!’ Oktoberfest hits K-W Bored?

“I’ve been going to the parade as JUSTIN SMIRLIES long as I could remember and when NEWS DIRECTOR “It has clearly changed with the times, you see the I turned 19 I started going out to Hundreds o people held their glass- some o the festivals,” Coulter con- es high and cheered at Kitchener city marketing and it draws on diferent people. It’s tinued. “And I was on the market- hall last Friday at the ofi cial opening committee before I became Miss ing and keg tapping o the 44th an- good — it keeps the tradition alive.” Oktoberfest.” nual Oktoberfest festival, the largest In addition to the ofi cial keg tap- version o the traditional Bavarian ping, there was the annual Thanks- festival in North America. With the —Shawn Batte, Oktoberfest attendee giving Oktoberfest parade on Mon- smell o grilled sausage, the sounds day where an estimated 150,000 o polka music and festival-goers in ever since it started. My uncle has Smithens, hosts o the television people were in attendance. The pa- traditional German dress, the ofi - been coming for 44 years, this par- show Canadian Pickers that airs on rade also collected food donations cial kick-o to the K-W staple was ticular event,” he added. the History Channel. Also in atten- for the local food bank. nothing but enthusiastic. Like many around him, Batte dance was the 2012 Miss Oktober- The celebrations end on Saturday, “I’ve been coming since I was a proudly wore his German leder- fest, Lindsay Coulter. but the tradition doesn’t die there. little boy, and my parents have been hosen and displayed a giant smile, “I’m really enjoying it, going to all Without a doubt, Oktoberfest will taking me since we were little and most likely eager to take part in the the diferent events are a huge privi- be back projecting the same num- NICK LACHANCE PHOTO MANAGER it was more o a family thing and activities that were occurring later lege and to be the ambassador for bers next year. According to Batte, we never stopped going. It was just that night and throughout the week. Oktoberfest. It has been a very big the marketing and the efort put into UW prof joins fun,” said Shawn Batte from London, King Street, which was closed for honour,” explained Coulter, a third- the celebrations is what keeps it so Ontario who was born and raised the kick-o and over the Thanks- year geography and environmental strong each year. team to research in Kitchener. With his wife and un- giving long weekend, had various studies student at the University o “It has clearly changed with the why we get cle beside him, Batte noted that he vendors, amusement rides and beer Waterloo. “It’s a lot o fun.” times, you see the marketing and it hasn’t missed the opening since he tents. As it was for Batte, Oktober- draws on diferent people,” conclud- bored started going when he was a child. To assist in the keg tapping fest has been a huge tradition for ed Batte. “It’s good— it keeps the “I’ve been coming to the openings were Scott Cozens and Sheldon Coulter. tradition alive.” Local, page 6 Students’ Union, WLU seek student feedback

ELIZABETH DICESARE Walker, vice president o university wall and lockers. survey was extended to sta and CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR afairs. “The dining hall is some- Now, they are smaller issues that faculty. thing that has come up a number o can be addressed easily, such as spe- While the survey has been done “It’s critical that we have Nearly a month ater the semes- times.” cifi c dietary aids and microwave for the past fi ve years, this year it is ter has begun, many Wilfrid Lau- While the FML program was use. increasingly important because o an idea o what tools rier University students, sta and launched last February, this semes- However, WLUSU is still en- the new system put in place in the faculty are still voicing many con- ter has seen a major push for stu- couraging any type o feedback re- dining hall. students need to be suc- cerns about food services on cam- dent participation. garding the dining hall, as well as “We’re received some concerns pus. In order to help subdue these “We’re trying to launch it a little other issues that may arise across from faculty and sta with the cessful.” frustrations, both the Wilfi rd Lau- bit more strongly at the beginning o campus. changes we have done, so I on pur- rier University Students’ Union and this year, obviously using issues that “We’ll take any and all feedback,” pose sent it to sta this year to try Aramark have launched diferent have been happening on campus Walker stated. and get some feedback from that programs to get feedback from the as a way o promoting the service, “It’s critical that we have an idea category,” explained Dawson. “The campus population in an attempt to so again referring back to the din- o what tools students need to be more feedback we get the better, alleviate concerns and address any —Chris Walker, vice president o uni- ing hall; there’s a number o people successful.” good, bad or indiferent, I’d rath- versi afairs at WLUS relevant problems. that have brought up concerns about Dan Dawson, the vice president er hear what people are thinking WLUSU has recently been pro- that,” continued Walker. “Our mar- o university afairs, echoed Walk- or concerned about so we can fi x moting their “Fix My Laurier” (FML) keting strateg is to promote FML er’s sentiment o needing valuable them.” program on campus for students to through issues ... so it’s a bit more feedback from the Laurier popula- Ater receiving the results from voice any concerns they may have meaningful and you can see a tan- tion regarding food services. the survey, any necessary changes or about the school as a whole. gible connection.” Earlier last week he forwarded a improvements will be discussed and “It’s a tool designed to give stu- The concerns raised through FML survey to all students, sta and fac- decided upon. dents the opportunity to provide regarding the dining hall are no ulty, on behal o Aramark, to gain “We’re genuinely trying to make feedback on every aspect o their longer major issues, such as those feedback regarding food services on people understand that we’re here Laurier experience,” explained Chris raised last month concerning the campus. This was the fi rst year the to listen.” 4 • THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

Campus News Editor Elizabeth DiCesare CAMPUS [email protected] Parade boasts awareness WLU’s ﬁ rst pride parade successfully marched through campus

JUSTIN SMIRLIES It went all the way across campus reported incidents o homophobia,” NEWS DIRECTOR to the Science Building, and then Owen explained. fi nished back in the Quad. “The homophobia that exists For the fi rst time ever, the Rainbow Along with the other events oc- here, are the minor things, like peo- Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University, curring during QAW, the goal for ple saying things such as ‘that’s so as part o Queer Awareness Week the parade was to ensure that Lau- gay’ which is actually really hurt- (QAW), which ran during the fi rst rier students know about the queer ful and ofensive, and it’s things like week o October, hosted a Pride Pa- community, not just at Laurier, but that.” rade on campus on Oct. 4 to pro- locally, nationally and globally. He added that misuse o language mote queer awareness. “It’s just about making Laurier is what needs to be fi ltered out on By sporting colourful cloth- students aware o queer people and campus, but Laurier is a very ac- ing, waving fl ags and banners and queer issues, the history and all o cepting place. cheering enthusiastically, a group o that,” explained Christopher Owen, “I’m really happy with Laurier,” about 50 students marched around a fourth-year English student and he added. campus and through the buildings the administrator for the Rainbow But as QAW came to a close, both to spread awareness about the queer Centre. Owen and Mennen wanted to ex- community. In addition to the events held press their gratitude to all those who “It was pretty good, I’m glad it during QAW, Owen and Mennen supported them and the events — was such a success,” said Jessica mentioned that the Rainbow Centre something Owen hopes to see in- Mennen, a third-year English and has many other events in the works crease as time goes on. psycholog student. throughout the year, notably the “Thank-you for being a school Mennen is also the events and Drag Show that is held every No- that I could out in, a school I could discussions co-ordinator at the vember in the Turret. be proud in, and a school that I Rainbow Centre. When asked i homophobia is could really be mysel at. As well, “We were glad to have a bunch still a challenge on Laurier’s cam- thank-you for the huge support that o groups to come out and support pus, Owen responded by saying that we got today and the huge support us and join us in our march,” she his experience at the university has that we’ll get to see the rest o the continued. been relatively positive. year,” Owen continued. The parade began in the Quad “From my experience at Lau- “And I’m really excited to see the and then moved into the Fred Nich- rier — I’m in my fourth-year now rest o the year.” NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER ols Campus Centre. — we haven’t really had very many Students showed their support for Queer Awareness Week at WLU. WLU prof looks at the real ‘tweet’

JAMES SHIN CORD NEWS “I don’t think evolution What do humans and songbirds have in common? They both “tweet” would have favoured for social communication. Social behaviour such as “tweet- such a dynamic system.” ing” by songbirds can have great implications in the animal kingdom. David White, a psycholog professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, studies the brown-headed cowbird, CRISTINA RUCCHETTA LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER its songs and the intricate social New programs being instituted by the ecohawks are aiming creater a greener atmosphere on campus. complexities surrounding it. —David White, WLU psychology The cowbird — a species o song- professor bird — must learn a very specifi c song necessary for communication, New sustainability plans courtship, territorial defence and more. And almost all the songbirds widespread. An exemplary illustra- need to be taught their songs by tion is found in studies detailing the EcoHawks will maintain their cam- “We also centralized waste cen- their fathers. social development o juvenile cow- JUSTIN SMIRLIES paign mentality,” explained Walker, ters in a bunch o diferent build- “Every other songbird on the birds. Juveniles that grow up along- NEWS DIRECTOR the vice-president o university ings. We have more individual re- planet has to learn its song when side adults develop the stereotypical Various groups on campus are try- afairs at WLUSU. “However, the cycling bins instead o multi-sort it’s in the nest,” said White. But, he traits o aggression and monogamy. ing to make sure that Wilfrid Laurier EcoHawks are also going to pick up units ... so recycling can all go into added, this is not the case for the Juveniles that are raised separatley, University’s campus stays green. the role o generating research and one bin,” she said. “It goes through a cowbird. however, develop contrary traits o Ater the restructure o the Wil- working with the university to en- facility in Cambridge [to be sorted] In fact, it can develop its song non-aggression and promiscuity. frid Laurier University Students’ sure that they are employing envi- which is really close, it’s nice. Be- without ever coming in contact with “I didn’t think evolution would Union last April, the EcoHawks, a ronmental safe practises.” cause a lot o the time diferent con- another cowbird. White believes have favoured such a dynamic sys- student-run sustainable group on With that research — which, tractors will send it all the way to the this may likely be due to genetic tem where the same bird could come campus, was shited from being un- according to Curk, will be done States.” programming that has produced an out in two very diferent ways de- der the services department to the through various student surveys — Another one has been the cre- innate instinct. pending on its early developmental university afairs department which the EcoHawks and WLUSU can go ation o a new sustainability course To investigate this, an experiment experiences,” said White. is led by Chris Walker. According to the university to advocate on the which won’t necessarily be part o was done where cowbirds were The implications o such fi nd- to Laura Curk, a fourth-year com- behal o the students to implement one particular faculty. This course hand-raised so they were never ex- ings can run deep. But when asked munications student and the co- more sustainable practises. will teach anyone, regardless o posed to other cowbirds. And as whether there were implications ordinator o the EcoHawks, the new Both Walker and Curk noted that what program they are in, about en- expected, these cowbirds still de- for humans, White jokingly replied, restructure will allow the group to in addition to their on-going co- vironmental and sustainable initia- veloped proper songs. But what was “Do I think that i I raised a bunch o promote more advocacy. operation with the sustainability of- tives and practises. most striking were the following baby humans in my aviaries without “I thought about our events and fi ce at Laurier, they are pushing for “It would be Laurier’s fi rst course consequences o developing a song adults, they would be promiscuous what we could do with them to have stronger relationships with sustain- that wouldn’t actually ‘live’ any- in isolation. and not aggressive? I don’t know. more o a research and advocacy able groups in the community, one where, it will be interdisciplinary,” “Put that male out with cowbirds I’m not planning on trying that.” feel for it. So that’s why I created the o which is with a new bike share explained Bennett. that have grown up in other fl ocks But White said the demands o sustainable advocacy campaign,” program that is currently in the While she already believes that o cowbirds and he sings his song living in a group are very general she explained. EcoHawks held an works in the Waterloo region. Laurier works efectively in terms o — females love it. But the males re- across species. They all require event in the Concourse during the “It’s the opportunity to pay for a staying green, Curk believes there’s act aggressively and kill him,” said competing, cooperating and navi- last week o September for the sus- bike and to bike somewhere else,” always room for improvement. The White. “The song’s too good.” gating the social environment, so tainable advocacy campaign. said Walker. “It’s an accessibility challenge, however, has not been It turns out there is a lot o deli- there may be useful knowledge to be “It’s basically an opportunity for initiative as well as an environmen- that people don’t want to be envi- cate social learning involved in a learned about people as well. the EcoHawks to invite groups in- tal one.” ronmentally aware, it’s the fact that cowbird singing a song. And this Today, White continues his re- ternal and external to the organiza- Claire Bennett, the co-ordinator they just don’t have the opportunity social learning is critical for cohe- search on cowbirds that began back tion that have to do with sustain- o the sustainability ofi ce, noted yet — something that she hopes the sive functioning and survival within in 2000 with a focus on how fe- ability and the environment,” she that her ofi ce — which is now in it’s EcoHawks will be able to give. a social structure. males are infl uenced by the social added about the campaign. As a re- second year — is implementing oth- “The answers people have been “It’s not just about the song. It’s environment. sult, EcoHawks have the ability to be er programs to ensure sustainable giving us is that they are in support about all the things that go into be- “The males are just a measure o a bit more interactive with the com- practises. One o the new programs o environmental change, they just ing a good cowbird.” the females. They’re just reacting to munity and the university. has been the installation o new re- don’t really know how they are sup- These kinds o observations o the females. The females are run- “The expectation is that the cycling stations on campus. posed go about doing it,” she added. social dynamics are diverse and ning the show,” he concluded. THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 CAMPUS • 5 LITC presents ‘Laurier likes Facebook’ Facebook employees from the Toronto o ce came to speak to and recruit students for their o ce

ELIZABETH DICESARE in securing a job with Facebook. As CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR the panelists explained, they don’t have technical job descriptions, as On Oct. 10, the Laurier Innovation their goals are constantly changing and Technolog Club (LITC) hosted depending on whatever project they their fi rst major event o the year: are working on. As a result, being “Laurier Likes Facebook.” able to hold your own is essential. Three Facebook employees, Dan- “We reinvent ourselves oten ... iel Habashi, a marketing solutions we basically hack our own jobs,” manager, Sean Hutchinson, man- Hutchinson continued. ager o partnerships and operations Habashi echoed these statements, and Sachin Monga, a platform and and emphasized the need for goal- market developer, came to Wil- oriented employees who are willing frid Laurier University to speak to to put in ample time and efort into students about their experiences their jobs. working for Facebook, and the new “We need doers,” Habashi said. opportunities available within the “There are a lot o people that can company. talk the talk, but you have to do “Facebook is coming to Laurier in things too.” order to give us an inside look into The panels also discussed new the company; they’re going to talk aspects o Facebook that are cur- about marketing strategies, how rently in a testing stage, and will they’re going to execute the strate- hopefully be released soon. One o gies [and] their vision for the future,” these was a new “want” button. explained Bob McMaster, LITC’s Monga explained that the “want” vice president o internal afairs. button is similar to the pre-existing Michael Gagliano, LITC’s co- KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER “like” button. president, explained why the club Sachin Monga (left), Daniel Habashi (middle) and Sean Hutchinson (right) speak in the Turret at WLU. It can be used by businesses to chose Facebook as the company to publish lists o their products, and come address students. opportunity to come here.” resumes. This idea, according to from].” During the discussion panel, then users can “want” items that “Basically, Laurier is in one o the “I think it’s a really cool opportu- McMaster and Gagliano, was Face- plenty o advice was given to the they would like to purchase. top tech cities in North America, nity for students, and hopefully they book’s idea. audience about how to secure a job “It shows aspirational aspects o and never before has Facebook, one hire a few o our attendees tonight,” “Their ofi ce is in [Toronto] in a within Facebook. your identity,” he explained, which o the most important and relevant he added. business development, and market- “We look for people that are fl at- is part o expressing yoursel on the companies today, hired from Lau- The networking session for stu- ing and sales ofi ces, so we’re hop- out smart,” explained Hutchinson. website in a positive environment. rier,” he said. dents occurred ater the panel dis- ing it’s going to be a perfect crowd “We just look for people with an in- Overall, the event, much like “And Laurier, being one o the cussion. It gave students that at- [for the event],” added Gagliano. teresting background ... and huge Facebook itself, strived to provide a two universities in the city, we tended a chance to speak with the “We’re hoping it’s going to be a brainpower.” positive experience for its audience wanted to give them [Facebook] an Facebook employees, and hand out perfect crowd for them [to recruit Problem solving is a key element in order for people to develop.

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Local Editor Lindsay Purchase LOCAL [email protected] Volunteerism drops across region

LINDSAY PURCHASE LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR “Volunteers bring some- Volunteerism is down in K-W, and people are taking notice. thing to an organization The Waterloo Region Vital Signs annual report, which was released and a community unity on Oct. 2, indicated that in the fi ve- year period concluding in 2011, you can’t buy.” participation in volunteering had dropped 5.3 percentage points. Jane Hennig, the executive director for the Volunteer Action Centre, an organization which connects vol- —Dale Gellatly, volunteer coordinator unteers to placement opportunities for Mosaic Counselling and Family in Waterloo Region, said that she Services has seen the drop fi rst-hand. “I would say that we are lower and continuing to decrease in volunteer Many universities, including Wil- hours,” she observed, though she frid Laurier University, are working acknowledged that the statistic was strategically with community part- more drastic than changes within ners to facilitate student volunteer- their own membership. ing as part o Community Service STEPHANIE TRUONG GRAPHICS EDITOR The drop in volunteer service Learning (CSL) courses. may, in part, refl ect the demograph- “I you can do it as part o a because we can’t aford to pay them, While Kitchener organization through formal communication ic make-up o the region, according course, which is something that it’s rather that we see they’re valu- Mosaic Counselling and Family Ser- about needs and expectations from to Hennig. they’re going to have to do anyway, able for the organization in terms o vices has maintained levels o vol- both sides o the relationship. “There are some real anomalies it’s not going to take away from the what the volunteer can contribute unteer support, volunteer coordina- “The places that feel the impact in this region,” she claimed. “Our time they have for part-time work, and then as well for the volunteer in tor Dale Gellatly was not surprised o that fi ve per cent the most are the region, in terms o demographics, for extra-curricular, for homework, terms o their development,” said by the decline. places that don’t have that profes- skews younger and we know that for family,” Hennig added. Sustainable WR executive direc- “It’s because o an aging popula- sional management o volunteers,” younger people volunteer fewer Taryn Graham, who is the busi- tor Mike Morrice on creating a mu- tion. It’s because people are busier she contended. hours than older people.” ness communication coordinator at tual partnership for volunteering with careers and have less time to Underlying the discussion overall, Although youth are required to the Volunteer Action Centre, noted success. contribute,” she said. “I don’t think however, is an agreement that vol- contribute 40 hours o volunteer that younger volunteers are oten Finding volunteers who are pas- it’s because people are less passion- unteers are integral to the commu- work in high school, this is not re- looking for positions in which they sionate about where they’re provid- ate or less caring.” nity and that the Vital Signs’ statis- quired for most post-secondary can apply skills they’ve acquired. “I ing their time, he says, is also key for Recognizing these changes and tic should not be ignored. programs. For students who are at- know that something that youth vol- engagement. structuring volunteer recruitment “I think volunteers bring some- tempting to balance school oten unteers tend to look for is a sense o Morrice continued, “When we and programming strategically thing to an organization and a com- with work and extra-curricular ac- responsibility,” she said. know that there’s that strong pas- around them is needed for organiza- munity that you can’t buy with tivities, volunteering can be low on For Sustainable Waterloo Region, sion fi t, when they have a lot to get tions that are concerned about levels staf,” said Gellatly. “What they the priority list. a local business, which operates out o it, whether that’s through net- o interest dropping, Gellatly be- bring is a passion and a belie that it “It’s really about how do we at- with 53 volunteers and only six sta work connections socially or profes- lieves. For example, recognizing the is possible for things to be better, for tract and fi nd ways to engage that members, it’s all about creating po- sional development or connecting to diferent interests o varied demo- things to be diferent.” younger population that is going to sitions with substantial opportuni- the community in a meaningful way, graphics o volunteers is important People who are interested in vol- be meaningful on both sides,” Hen- ties for contribution. that’s when we identify those volun- to consider when creating positions, unteering can fi nd many placement nig explained. “We don’t have volunteers teers that have that clear benefi t.” something which can be determined opportunities at volunteerkw.ca. Boredom attracts interest

ALANNA FAIREY LEAD REPORTER “Boredom is something Sometimes throughout an individ- that is universally ex- ual’s day, they feel bored and cannot fully comprehend the origin o their perienced, but we know feelings. With a new research initiative being undertaken by several little of.” Ontario university professors, that may be about to change. Three university professors are banding together to study the science behind the occurrence o boredom. —Mark Fenske, associate professor at University o Waterloo profes- the Universi o Guelph sor Daniel Smilek joined forces with lead researcher John Eastwood at York University and Mark Fenske, co-author o The Winner’s Brain: 8 attention in diferent ways. Atten- Strategies Great Minds Use to Achieve tion can cause a person to better Success, an associate professor in focus, as well as distract the person neuroscience at the University o from the activities which they are Guelph. engaged in. Ater a lengthy discussion o their The intention o this study is to interest in the matter o boredom attain many distinctive tools to ex- and the logistics behind the mate- amine monotony in further detail. rials, the three researchers pooled Understanding how attention is re- their research funds and collabo- lated, Fenske maintains, is a critical rated to hire post-doctoral student NICK LACHANCE PHOTO MANAGER tool to discovering the root cause o Alexandra Frischen to help with the boredom among people. beginning stages o their work. proved to be a complex emotion to According to Fenske, very little “Boredom is something that is describe to another individual, as work and earlier scientifi c investi- universally experienced, but we there are a lot o diferent aspects to gations had previously been done know very little of,” Fenske said. dullness, according to Fenske. in the topic o boredom, which “Compare that with something The topic o boredom is not as was initially a surprise to the three like fear. We’ve done a lot o work on simple or straightforward as one professors. fear and how we perceive threat. I may assume. Boredom, in fact, can With their research, they hope to you think about western societies, be associated with a plethora o se- inspire a lot more future research on how oten you feel that experience rious mental health issues. the subject. compared to how oten you expe- These problems include depres- “By having this new framework rience boredom, I’m willing to bet sion as well as attention defi cit dis- we can start moving forward. We that more people are experiencing order (ADD), among others. To can start looking at attention, mea- boredom than they do fear, yet we understand the concept o bore- suring attention, manipulating at- know very little o it.” dom, the concept o concentration tention within the context o bore- Boredom, which has been de- must also be well understood and dom,” Fenske shared. fi ned as feeling weary, because one investigated. “It allows us to move forward is unoccupied or displays a lack o Diferent circuits o the human thinking about new ways to manip- interest in one’s current activity, has brain allow individuals to give out ulate boredom itself.” THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 LocaL • 7 Youth gangs and crime in our backyard A complex issue with intricate underlying socioeconomic issues, many are unaware of gang activity in K-W

Lindsay purchase is more complicated than is often LOCAL AnD nATiOnAL EDiTOR understood. “If we have young people that When most people think of gang are gang involved or at risk of gang activity, it brings to mind images involvement, or they have involve- of the dangers of big city life and ment with the criminal justice sys- highly violent encounters between tem, that’s typically what shows on youth that have no place in quieter the surface. That’s a manifestation communities. of some other underlying problem,” And yet, while awareness may be he explained. minimal, this is a problem which ex- The funding for the program fin- ists within smaller cities, including ishes in March 2013, and efforts are those in Waterloo Region. currently being taken to determine In 2007, the Waterloo Regional if additional support can be found to Police Service (WRPS) received continue inREACH. funding to open a guns and gangs Thompson says that “There’s still unit, which will help monitor and significant work to be done.” address gang activity in the region. While the organizations do pro- “The municipal police services vide many social services and sup- went to the government and said, ports, bureaucratic barriers still ex- ‘you know, this isn’t just a big city, ist that inhibit ideal levels of effec- Toronto problem, we’re also having tiveness from being attained. these issues,’” said Sgt. Andy Har- “Because of policies and man- rington, who works with the guns dates from various, from different and gangs unit. organizations and different systems, Harrington said that local en- it’s difficult for any one organiza- forcement officers became more tion to sort of provide comprehen- aware of the problem after Toronto’s sive, all-encompassing type of sup- targeting of the issue caused many port for this particular population,” gang members to relocate into other Thompson stated. Southern Ontario communities, in- tayLor gayowsky gRApHiC ARTiST Dills reiterated these sentiments, cluding Waterloo Region. adding that, “We are trying to take The unit closely monitors around Friends (ROOF), a local organiza- Dills continued, “It might be con- services and increasing youth step to connect the different re- 300 people who are believed to tion with services directed toward troversial to say, but the gang is fill- awareness of healthier ways to ad- sources so that we have more effec- “have the highest risk to the com- at-risk youth, explained that there ing their needs. Even though it’s dress their problems is crucial to al- tive communication.” munity for public safety.” This in- can be many background issues that filling it in an unhealthy way, it is leviating this problem. Positive progress has still been volves working with youth from ages would cause someone to be involved filling it.” One organization which works seen, however, and the issue is not 13 into their mid-twenties to gather in a gang. However, he also acknowledged toward street gang prevention in thought to be growing. intelligence about weapons use and “For many of them it could be a that attempting to convince mem- Waterloo Region is inREACH, a In addition, most of the regional proactively take measures to avoid matter of not having a sense of be- bers to leave their gangs could be three year pilot program funded by population, with the exception of dangerous situations. longing in the community, not hav- highly detrimental, as there must be the national crime prevention cen- those who are directly involved in While law enforcement is one ing a sense of belonging at home adequate supports in place sustain tre. It partners with other communi- gang activity, are not impacted by necessary component of addressing and utilizing a gang as sort of a sur- transition to a different lifestyle. ty support groups, including ROOF, the problem. gang-related problems, it is a com- rogate family for themselves,” he “It’s a matter of providing them to work in the areas of intervention “We’re beginning to see a lot of plex issue that is steeped in socio- said. with options so that they can make and prevention. community ownership around the economic factors as well. Underlining all of this is the feel- that choice for themselves when Rohan Thompson, who is issue and providing support and Joshua Dills, the associate di- ing that they do not have the options they’re ready,” Dills explained. the project manager for in- looking how to work with this par- rector at Reaching Our Outdoor or opportunities to succeed. Providing a range of social REACH, agreed that the problem ticular population,” said Thompson. Landlord inconsistency causes problems

immediate family was moving in to remain anonymous, rented an less they have the infrastructure to however, wished there was a bit —cover instead. apartment on King Street last year. do so. more resources in the community “But his immediate family didn’t Her landlord, who lived in the “I don’t think it’s a big a deal, but and at the universities to prepare year, he and his roommates – where move in because I ended up know- side unit of the building, was a drug the landlords come all the way from him for the experience of dealing they had an agreement with their ing the people who moved in after. dealer. Vancouver to all the way from Aus- with a landlord. previous landlord that their rent Obviously, they weren’t his immedi- “He was a drug dealer. I know this tralia,” Tek continued, noting that “It would be nice if there were a would be monthly payments after ate family,” Megraw explained. for sure, because when I moved in Domus has their own maintenance lot more readily available resources the yearlong lease was done – were “It makes you feel like you’re tak- there were sketchy things going on,” person to address those specific re- to help out with certain issues. essentially forced out of his apart- en advantage of, basically. We’re the graduate explained. “I was only pair issues. What can we do in the in- ment and left to find a new place. students, we’re on our own for the living there because it was cheap “In that case, it is very impor- stance where the landlord His new landlord wanted to bump first time, we don’t know all the rent and I can’t afford to live in those tant to have someone here. If there’s is threatening to kick us up the rent $100 more. Once Me- legalities.” expensive apartments.” an issue it can be dealt with right out?” he said. graw and his roommates refused, In a more extreme case, a re- According to the graduate, the away.” the landlord told them that his cent Laurier graduate, who asked landlord was unresponsive, reluc- But McMurray , who feels the tant to do repairs, had people come situation is getting slightly better , to the building at inconvenient urges students to do their research times of the day and even told the and go over the lease with their par- tenants to not call the cops to the ents to ensure they are more proac- property. tive if an issue arises. The Wilfrid “When we first started off we did Laurier University Students’ Union have a few issues with the land- also offers 30 free minutes with a lords where they wouldn’t do things lawyer through their new Ceridian that we would recommend and they help line. wouldn’t spend the money where “Spend little bit of time to it needed to be spent. We have got- understand what your ob- ten rid of many landlords because ligations are and what of this,” said Ho Tek, part owner at your alternatives Domus Student Housing Inc., which and options are,” manages properties for landlords McMurray that do not live in the city. said. “We’ve had our own fair share Me- of problems. We just let go of our graw, property manager because we didn’t feel like he was getting to repairs in a timely fashion,” Tek added. Many issues do arise with landlords if they are “absentee”, meaning that they do not live in the area where they rent a house or building. As a result, it makes it more difficult for them to do repairs or to aid their tenants un- cristina rucchetta LEAD pHOTOgRApHER Many Laurier students reside in student housing for the duration of their degree, but absentee landlords can be problematic. 8 • THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

National Editor Lindsay Purchase NATIONAL [email protected] Ontario education reforms under debate

RAVI BALAKRISHNAN institutions and regions during their evidence that corroborates the suc- Dayler went on to caution that Despite a lot o the criticisms, STAFF WRITER education and for the higher educa- cess o online and other forms o online learning is a new means o other reviews o Canada’s global tion sector to have greater fl uidity distance education as being o equal education, and that it will take time position in terms o education help The annual World University Rank- between learning, training and the quality to more traditional educa- for it to get developed extensively. shed positive light on the country ings released by Times Higher workforce,” Kovacs said. tion styles,” said Kovacs, counter- It is something he feels the govern- as a whole. An international review Education (THE) showed a disap- While the changes could impact ing the skepticism. “As more insti- ment should be investing in though, conducted by 24/7 Wall St. released pointing Canadian standing, with the student experience and the way tutions explore these areas … the and it is an area o post-secondary late last month placed Canada at the Canada’s top three institutions, led universities will need to operate, quality o online learning will only education that Canada could be- number one spot on the list o the by the University o Toronto, all fall- Kovacs makes it clear that three- improve.” come a leader in one day. world’s most educated nations. ing in the ranks compared to their year degrees are not replacing four- Zach Dayler, the national director “It’s always tough to look at uni- The review cited the fact that 51 respective previous positions. This year degrees. In 2003, when the On- at the Canadian Alliance o Student versity and college rankings, be- per cent o the Canadian population ranking is released at a time when tario Government removed OAC, Associations (CASA), explained cause there’s so many things that go had some sort o tertiary education. there is much discussion in Ontario shortening high school to four years, that people in more remote geo- into it,” explained Dayler, regarding This is a signifi cant achievement about the government’s proposal to many students were let strug- graphical regions do particularly the Times’ rankings, “I think the fi rst for the country as a whole since the overhaul post-secondary education gling with the transition out o high stand to benefi t from the proposed point for looking at the rankings is fi gure is up from just 40 per cent in in the province. school. changes to increase accessibility to that there are 400 universities on the year 2000. Universitas 21 also Gyula Kovacs, senior media rela- Similar concerns are being voiced students. there. In the context o things, even ranked Canada third in the world, in tions coordinator with the Ministry about the decision to potentially “Getting online learning out there being within the top 50 there is a their ranking o countries on the ba- o Training, Colleges, and Univer- shorten university degrees and ofer is important, I think, in terms o positive sign.” sis o their universities. sities, elaborated on the proposed more online courses. The argument expanding access to education in “The idea that you grow your “I think for us as a country, Can- post-secondary changes. is being made that this could leave probably, what could be an aford- country by investing in education is ada’s defi nitely getting to the point “The goal is for students to par- Ontario graduates increasingly un- able way,” he refl ected. “That being the issue that I think some countries where we’re seeing innovation and ticipate in lifelong learning through prepared for the workforce. said, you’re never going to replace are taking more seriously than oth- research as an important piece to seamless mobility between multiple “There is a growing body o being in the classroom.” ers,” he said. invest in,” concluded Dayler. Women’s History Month promotes equality by appointment only,” Comacchio Founder o non-profi t organiza- ternational community in estab- ALANNA FAIREY said. tion Little Women for Little Women lishing this day. The event means to LEAD REPORTER “Senators are chosen with great in Afghanistan, Alaina Podmorow teach women in Canada that they “We won’t ever really care by Prime Ministers and their was named the Honourary Youth now have the resources to becoming As Women’s History Month marks consultants, the appointments are Ambassador leaders in Canada today. make strides toward its 20th anniversary, Canadian citi- usually partisan and consequently for the event. The theme o Women’s History zens are being inspired to look at the refl ect the minority o Canadians The Gov- Month 2012 celebrates the lead- gender equality ... un- future rather than the past. who are wealthy and infl uential, ernment o ership roles that girls and young Beginning in 1992, the month o who also remain, to this day, most- Canada led women have played throughout our less we encourage young October was chosen to celebrate ly white men.” the in- country’s history. women’s history, as it commemo- Comacchio added that the cre- Mary Murphy-MacGregor, ex- women to take up the rated the judicial decision that arose ation o Women’s History Month ecutive director and co-founder from the “Persons Case” on Oct. 18, draws attention to the fact that o National Women’s History torch and lead.” 1929. Canadian citizens have to cre- Project, spoke o the role o Known as the “Famous Five,” ate such an event to celebrate and —Cynthia Comacchio, professor o his- women changing in the last tory at Wilfrid Laurier Universi these women took their objective o promote the encouragement o twenty years. She believes having Canadian women appointed women in Canada. that women’s roles in society to the Senate to what was then the The month o October is meant have had such a great impact highest court o appeal, the Judicial to be an empowering reminder that because society had been Committee o the Privy Council. Af- women have a greater sense o en- informed. this society move forward.” ter much debate, women were de- titlement than in the past. “People’s ideas o who Murphy-MacGregor also put a clared as “qualifi ed persons.” “We won’t ever really make women are have changed big emphasis on young women to- Wilfrid Laurier University history strides toward gender equality at ev- dramatically,” Murphy- day campaigning for the rights o professor Cynthia Comacchio rec- ery level unless we encourage young MacGregor said. women, as they have the access and ognizes the historical relevance for women to take up the torch and “You give people the tools to ensure that women con- women’s history, but also maintains lead, as they are fully capable o do- more information, you tinue to have a place in society. that there is still much more that ing and fully entitled to do,” Comac- give people more role “You have your whole life to make needs to be done to achieve equality chio said.“This is a global concern, models you let them sure that movement goes on,” Mur- in today’s politics. not just a Canadian one.” know what women phy-MacGregor added. “This was a historic breakthrough Recognizing this, the world’s fi rst have done in their “There is pressure on young peo- for Canadian women, but the reality “International Day o the Girl” was lives and how they ple because they have a lot more is that they are still very much a mi- declared for Oct. 11, 2012. This day have been partners time. They also have a lot more nority in politics and certainly in the aspires to improve the lives o girls with everything that expectations and a sense o how Senate, which continues to function and young women. STEPHANIE TRUONG GRAPHICS EDITOR has happened to make things should be fair today.”

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Beginning with the eccentric 1980s and gnarly 1990s, Features Editor Colleen Connolly takes a look into the Laurier student experience of past generations. In next week’s issue, a glance at the golden hawks of the 1960s and 1970s.

the 1980s the style of their generation. “The hot place to go was always the Turret,” said With their side ponytails and mullets, shoulder Dodd. “On Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.” pads and leg warmers, the average Laurier student “The Turret would have a lot of cover bands and of the 1980s was certainly different in appearance a ton more live music then they have now. They from that of today. The school itself was even a would have a live band a week,” he reflected. “You’d dissimilar display as this era witnessed the initial see a Genesis cover band, a Springsteen cover opening of the Peters Building, the John Aird Cen- band. When I was a student those were big.” ter and the completion of the Laurier Library. But The city of Waterloo offered a few alternatives construction of the Science Building, Bricker Aca- for student nightlife, but nothing really in compari- demic and the Schlegal Center were yet to come. son to these days. “There were no single rooms on campus. There “Off campus there used to be a place in down- were only double dorms,” said Laurier Alumni town Waterloo called Taps and it was a really Chris Dodd. “The study rooms in the residences popular place with students. Chainsaw was called got used all the time, the library was a very popu- Stingers … After a football game on a Saturday lar place to study but those were basically the two night it was very popular with football players, places that we had.” friends of the football team,” said Dodd. Dodd attended Laurier during the late 80s “It was such an amazing time for the football and graduated with a degree in political sci- program because they were so good for so many ence and history in 1992. Dodd now works at years … so football games were massive events.” L a u r i e r a s t h e d i re c t o r o f re s i d e n t i a l s e r v i c e s . The house party scene also had its differences. The minimal space on campus at this point in his- “It was a lot more socializing and sort of more tory however also had its benefits. hanging out … There were some [drinking games] “There was no way to message someone or any- but I don’t remember it as a focus at all. Beer pong thing like that. But it was a pretty small place so if wasn’t invented,” said Dodd. you were going to meet someone on campus and Laurier’s much smaller population of students they didn’t show up you could just wander over,” meant that basically everybody knew everybody said Dodd. “That’s the way life was back then.” and went to the same events together since there This created an even greater sense of together- were only a few things to do every weekend. ness than Laurier is still appraised for to this day. “I “I can remember a party at that house right always loved that; the tightness of the community there” Dodd remarked, pointing out the window and the way people interacted in central spaces like of his office on King Street at a building across the lounge, in the concourse or the torque room,” the street. “There used to be a balcony and there Dodd reflected. The torque room was a cafeteria were so many people on the balcony that it crashed area located in the lower Concourse, where the down. I can remember being at parties where you Starbucks is now and existed as a popular hangout couldn’t even move.” place for the rather smaller student population at The social life, sports and days hanging out the time. around campus were what Dodd cherished most “The spirit and sense of belonging was very about his university experience as a student of the much the same, it was just manifested differently late 1980s. because of technology and where people gathered “Back in my day maybe we weren’t as academi- and what not,” said Dodd. cally focused as students are now. It wasn’t always The matter of technology also had a big influ- the first thought, we were busy with other stuff,” he ence on the academic aspect of being a Laurier said. student. Dodd went on to explain that the culture of a “For research we had to go into the library and student is different now with the added pressures search through the little cards … you found the of increased competition when applying to schools journal or book that you wanted. You went and and achieving the right grades to succeed on the found it in the stack, if it was there,” Dodd recalled. other end. “I mean, for us, university was the next “It was busy work, you couldn’t just sit at your desk thing that you did.” and get what you needed. You had to physically In this way, it is not only the student life at Lau- take yourself to the library and do your research.” rier specifically that has gone through its fair share The closest thing to computers were typewriters, of transitions. which everyone had in their room for writing up “It was a really fun time, but a very different assignments. This didn’t help much when signing time. Everything is different now. Campus is dif- up for courses however. ferent, so much bigger,” concluded Dodd. “Like “It was a physical manifestation of Loris,” said I said the reason students are here is maybe the Dodd. “You’d stand in line in your department and same reason but with a different focus. I think it you’d have to get the prof to sign you in and get a was a more carefree time to be honest with you. In sticker. Once you got all your stickers and signa- a lot of ways that’s good and in a lot of ways that tures you’d take it over to the register’s office.” probably wasn’t good. But it was our time, and we Students of this era were not completely focused got by okay.” on academics, however, and were much deserving of the breaks they had on weekends to party in Features THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 • 11

the 1990s and go.” This meant that students in the ‘90s were cracking Besides embracing the popular 1990s fads of own- books in the library most of the time when it came to ing Tamagotchis and listening to CD Walkmen, Wil- their academics, but the outcome was still the same. frid Laurier University students were able to experi- “It’s the same degree, it’s the same process to get it, ence many new activities on campus as this era saw it’s the same requirements to get it. What you guys are the establishment of the Student Union’s Peer Help going through now, we went through then,” said Har- Line, Emergency Response Team and Foot Patrol. This ris. . was good news to Laurier Alumni Megan Harris who “Same with the student experience, everyone got in- attended the university from the late ‘90s until 2000 volved. It’s just different opportunities now.” when she graduated with a degree in history. This is true for both the extracurricular social life “I have to say I wasn’t the academic, I was the extra- and the party scene. curricular person,” Harris admitted. “That was our way “Wednesday night at Wilf’s was the big thing, the of getting to know people outside of the classroom and Turret was packed every Friday and Saturday night,” for me that was the highlight of my university career Harris recalled. because that’s where I made all my friends.” King Street didn’t have the same nightlife it has now, There were a lot of ways that a student could feel a so students generally stayed close to campus when part of the university experience at Laurier during this it came to going out. These venues are still relatively time period, even if it wasn’t something they sought popular at Laurier today, but the fashion and music has out. changed. “There were a lot of traditions then that I don’t think “At that point in history the top was where you exist anymore,” said Harris. showed your midriff. So we’d always call them, even Certain events at particular times of the school year to this day, Turret tops. Because that’s what you would would bring everyone together. see at the Turret, just short tops,” said Harris. “Like the boar’s head dinner,” recalled Harris. “It “Aqua was big, Notorious BIG… raving was really was a long-standing tradition that I think took place coming in as we were leaving.” in the fall because it was harvest season. It was in the There were places to go off campus, however, on the Theatre Auditorium and you had big harvest tables. odd night. In University Plaza there was a bar called They’d bring in the full pig with the apple in the mouth Loose Chance Louie’s and The Silver Spur downtown and it was a big, huge harvest dinner for everybody.” where Chainsaw is currently located. Another event that took place in the fall was Home- “We went to The Silver Spur. That was pretty much coming, which in many ways was the same as it is the same. It was the karaoke bar,” said Harris. “Ethel’s today. has always been there and you’d go to Ethel’s, but it “The clothing, everyone was still as proud as they was rare. Usually we went to Ethel’s and The Silver are now. Like when you see the students at Homecom- Spur on pub crawl nights.” ing, we were exactly the same thing,” said Harris. “We House parties had their similarities though. But were as crazy as they are.” while students now hit up the local convenience stores But drinking wasn’t the only thing that students en- for Red Solo Cups and ping pong balls, the students of joyed as a group each year. the 90s were in search of other supplies. “We used to have a parade before Homecoming and “I think Canadian Tire probably would have laughed all the residences used to have a flat bed, so we’d put at us, because if any student ever came in there looking together something and it would go up and down King for plastic tubing and a funnel they knew what it was Street,” said Harris. “The Pikes [Pi Kappa Alpha Fra- for,” said Harris. “There was always flip cup… beer- ternity] would always run the ball in as well.” pong existed, but it wasn’t a big thing.” The community of Laurier was nurtured through In the midst of everything Harris was involved in these sorts of shared experiences. But most of what throughout her time at Laurier, she still feels that her students did on the average was done in groups. education was her greatest achievement. “You had to go out to see your friends, you got out of “My biggest accomplishment in life is getting my the house to be with everybody,” Harris said. “You were degree, because I worked hard at it. But I also worked around each other a lot more… you interacted with hard at everything else.” people more, I think, because you weren’t hiding be- The other activities that Harris pursued alongside hind a computer all the time.” her education were ultimately what led her into the Computers were just beginning to grow in popular- field she’s in today. Before becoming a manager of ity at this time, but since the internet hadn’t made its marketing and communications at Laurier, she worked breakthrough yet they did not serve the same purpose many years as a director of events. as they do today. “I have to say that I don’t do anything with my his- “The only thing I used my computer for was to write tory degree except that I’m an excellent writer. I spent my papers,” said Harris. “And if I wanted to check e- my history degree writing papers,” concluded Harris. mail there were three or four computer rooms on cam- “For events, that came from everything I did outside pus. You went in, you had to wait your turn and then the classroom.” you would sit down at a computer, check your email

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Life Editor Carly Basch Life [email protected] Five phrases that really need to stop Staff Writer Michael Porfirio narrows down the most annoying phrases we have adapted into our everyday vocabulary

5. “Cool story, bro” you that everything you do, you do it Example: “I was so drunk with all my with, and for your boys. friends last night. I have friends and I FTB people aren’t hard to find ei- get drunk”. “Cool story, bro. Can I hear it ther: just look for the guys with the again?” long hair wearing a snapback hat, preferably a Bass Pro Shop one - in It was a cool story, and don’t call me Canada, there is bound to be one 25 “bro”. I get that you are being sar- meters from you at all times. castic but there are better ways to Just when you think this was the be funny. You are trying to be funny, most annoying phrase, you hear right? some girl yell, “Slumber party FTG”. The phrase derived from Superbad That’s right, “For The Girls”. and eventually found it’s way onto t- As much as we all want this to shirts and Facebook memes. end, I think FTB and sadly FTG have At first this quick retort was a at least another two years left in brilliant response; perfect for dis- them. Just stay clear of fraternities. missing someone’s irrelevant statements. 3. “Sorry not sorry” Feed us this line once in a while, Example: “Hey Julia! Totally drank all but please don’t jam it down our of our wine coolers that I bought with my throats every ten seconds. Unfortu- roommates. Sorry not sorry!” nately that advice is too late, we’re already choking on this overused re- It’s either one or the other, folks. sponse. alex watson gRApHICS ARTIST 2. “That awkward mo- 4. “FTB: For The Boys” ment when...” up can still hear being used. 1. “YOLO” You only live once, so why not spend Example: “Let’s go muck some pizza Example: “That awkward moment when Although teen girls murdered Example: “On my way to cover my fore- your tuition on a new car? then get drunk, FTB.” you’re so drunk at a party and you run “awkward”, Twitter was undoubt- arm with a Marilyn Monroe tattoo even You only live once, so why not into your ex boyfriend.” edly the accomplice. though it will look like Queen Elizabeth cheat on your significant other? As long as there are hockey players, The hash tag “#ThatAwkward- when turn I 45, YOLO!” You only live once, so why not take “FTB” will live on. No matter what I will personally pay to have this MomentWhen...” went viral and advice from a song featuring Lil’ you are doing, it is always “for the phrase removed from the world, just everyone played their part in the Infamously coined by Canadian Wayne? boys”. name your price. crime. How could you not? It was an hip-hop artist Drake, YOLO is an YOLO has become a cultural phe- You may ask, who are these The word “awkward” use to be easy path towards a retweet. acronym which stands for “You nomenon. Drake said, “Here, use “boys” that we are constantly doing such a beautiful piece of the English Now people use the phrase to Only Live Once”; although Bud- this term” and we said “No thanks”, things for? Your friends and team- language. describe scenarios that don’t even dhists may disagree. and then he held a gun to our head. mates are the boys. This phrase Suddenly, teen girls kidnapped make sense. In other words, YOLO is an ex- It’s hard to tell when someone is is way of showing your unselfish “awkward” and turned it into a re- “That awkward moment when cuse for people to do whatever using YOLO ironically or if they are ways. pulsive sound of nothingness. I’m hungry and there is nothing in the hell they want. It has become actually stupid, A sense a community is created At first, they chopped it into the fridge.” No, that’s not awkward, more than a phrase; it is a way of I suppose that is the beauty of the if you reassure the people around “awks” which if you perk your ears that’s laziness. Just stop. life. term. However, it needs to go.

individualism vs. trends be easily duplicated. Unfortunately, Chanel got it wrong: As Coco Chanel said, “Fashion fashion doesn’t fade. Previous fash- lizzy cook gRApHICS ARTIST fades, only style remains the same.” ion trends keep coming back and are One explanation I can think of for constantly re-invented with slight style remaining the same is our de- changes. Amish paradise pendence on basics. Basics are the We have been re-living the 80s items of clothing that can make for the past six years through our spencer dunn decided to make the trek out to the brieanne berry anyone look street-style ready with- clothing. When leggings first started STAFF wRITER Sobey’s on Bridgeport and Weber. FASHION COLUMNIST out trying too hard. to make a comeback in 2006, they Like a good Amish boy, I decided to Off the top of my head alone, I were supposed to be worn under- Well, slap a bonnet on me and call walk. I knew that if I went after mid- can think of at least five great ba- neath mini-skirts. It’s terrifying me Amish. In honour of my new night it would be student discount I would like to think that the general sic pieces for Fall: dark wash skinny to think that presently the 80s are favourite show Breaking Amish on day. Brilliant right? Apparently, as Laurier population is pretty trendy jeans/jeggings, a chunky knit car- slowly being switched out for the TLC, Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving, a very sullen Sobey’s employee re- on an objective level. However, since digan, black flats, knee-high boots 90s. And with our leggings, we rock this week on the Carnivore’s Conun- minded me, you have to have your fashion and style are so subjec- and the classic white t-shirt. cropped tops and over-sized plaid. drum the challenge was three-fold club Sobey’s card with you to get any tive, after all, beauty is in the eye of However, it appears that even the The 2000s is definitely the era of and Amish-themed. discount. the beholder, I think it’s time to re- trendiest items of clothing are be- nostalgia. For those that don’t know, Amish So after being cheated out of my think what it means to be a stylish coming “basics”. Furthermore, fashion does not people are a sect of Christianity that ten per cent off I began the walk individual. That Aritzia bustier tank that stop to take a break. Our favourite believes in being humble. Their reli- home, only to realize that $90 of That being said, after much ob- used to be reserved for bar-hopping fast fashion outlets like H&M, Costa gion ties into the refusal of not con- groceries weighs about 90 pounds. servation around our campus, here nights? I now own the same tank in Blanca, Dynamite and Forever 21 are forming to present-day things. The walk became significantly lon- is my Sex and the City inspired ques- five different colours and it’s more constantly re-stocking their shelves This means that they don’t use ger. The use of my cell to call a cab tion of the week: is it possible for a likely to be on a person sitting next and that could be the real problem. modern technology, they work with was out of the question because my student to be stylish and an individ- to me in class than waiting in line at It’s so easy to mindlessly pick up the land and use horse and buggies. third challenge for this week was to ual at the same time? Phil’s. something that’s been knocked off Mennonites have a similar set of be- not use any electronics. Now this isn’t to be judgmental When observing my fellow stu- the runway and mass-produced that liefs and there is a huge population Well, throw papa down the stairs or preach individuality versus con- dents, it’s easy to see what’s trendy we don’t even realize that we all end here in the K-W area. his pants (an old Amish saying for forming to the masses. As a student, for this season: canvas backpacks, up dressing the same. To start this week off, I continued “that was difficult!”). Not having I know that between readings, ex- combat boots, loose-knit sweaters, I don’t suggest that we all start with the usual challenge of changing a phone was both rewarding and ams and essays, most of us are only non-prescription “hipster” glasses sewing our own clothes or dress- my eating, so I tried to eat food from frustrating. focused on keeping enough caffeine and anoraks. ing like Susie Bubble; I think that an Amish cookbook I found called I was on time for things, and I in our bodies to function. Coloured or patterned denim it’s okay to blend in. In the myth of The Best of Amish Cooking by Phillis made more eye contact with people, Even I, don’t even consider my- is still going strong as well as last university where this is the time to Pellman Good. but if someone forgot to meet me or self to be very inventive when I get year’s strong presence of moccasins, really be yourself and burst with For once, I got to eat big hearty I was running late, there wouldn’t be dressed in the morning. With the lace shirts and of course, WLU spirit individuality at the seams, I think meals and you can check the blog for any text notifications. exception of sweatpants, I usually wear. As a committed shopaholic, that it’s okay to still think of your- a delicious corn bread recipe. The I took a ride in a car and one bus just pull on the first three to four 80 percent of what I’ve listed, I have self as separate from the girl across ham dinner I shared with friends ride, but I think that the four days items I can easily spot in my closet. stuffed in my closet somewhere. the room who’s wearing the same was very well received. without Twitter counteracted that My roommates call me the “Fash- So, are we all just so stylish that American Eagle cardigan as you are. The thing is, Amish people eat “devilish” act. ionable Roommate,” yet they fail to we can’t help liking the same things? Except if everyone is wearing about 6,000 calories a day because All in all Amish week was pretty recognize that my lazy girl style can The answer isn’t that simple. sweatpants. I won’t condone that. they are hard at work, building successful and while I’m glad to be barns and plowing fields. It’s safe to back in the world of technology, it say that Amish people are very ac- was a nice break. tive during their days. On a final note, I weighed myself For myself, in order for the diet to over the weekend and it appears I fit my schedule and activity I had to have lost 12 pounds. I’m sure I ate all More Life on Our sex expert, The Naughty Prude, be a bit of an adapted Amish person. that weight back in Turkey, but those answers two of our readers’ questions Getting the groceries was a trial; my are some pretty tremendous strides. thecord.ca second challenge of the week was Next week, class is in session as I about sex, hooking up and role play trying to make my activity more take to the Athletic Complex fitness Amish-related. rooms. See you then on the fats of On Monday night at 11:30 p.m., I life. 14 • THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

Co-Arts Editors Ali Connerty and Amy Grief Arts [email protected] Juno nominee at Maxwell’s Music House Singer/songwriter Craig Cradiff captivated crowds at two sold-out shows in his hometown of Waterloo

Amy melissA Grief “Safe Here” includes a sing-a-long ARTS EDiTOR portion which had the entire audience involved in the performance. Last Wednesday night, The Cord had Another stand-out piece was “The the opportunity to grab dinner with Very Last Night of the End of the Juno-nominated singer/songwriter World,” which included a live beat Craig Cardiff. boxing part, which emphasized its Meeting at Maxwell’s Music House well-written and though-provoking (where Cardiff was playing later that lyrics. night) a scheduled interview became Cardiff also played pieces he com- an unexpected, but pleasantly-sur- posed for an independent film called prising dinner at the Raintree Cafe. In Return. “One of my first shows was actually These songs, set to passionate love- here at the Raintree beside Maxwell’s,” scenes are in the genre of what Cardiff he said, “I’m just excited to be out and calls “soft-core folk.” about.” In Return was the second soundtrack Suddenly, the dinner took on a new composed by Cardiff, as he contrib- dimension as the restaurant’s im- uted a piece to Barney’s Version in 2010. portance to Cardiff’s career became A gifted songwriter and musician, apparent. Cardiff’s two shows at Maxwell’s were He ordered what he knew were simple, yet outstanding. some of the restaurant’s specialties, His rapport with the audience was including their signature soup called Avery GAles STAff PHOTOGRAPHER hilarious as he recounted funny nu- Licensed to Dill. Excited by the pros- ances and thoughts between each pect of a delicious and nourishing care. I just want to play for people musicians up on a pedestal, and love of glowing laps where people are tex- song. meal, the conversation began to flow. who are excited to hear music. So that them, but contacting them is nearly ting and not connecting,” he said. Cardiff’s acoustic-folk style is made Being somewhat unique in his ap- opens up everything and suddenly ev- impossible. “They’re missing the whole point. more interesting as he incorporates proach to the music industry, Cardiff erything is a venue.” While social media is helping to Like, shut the phone off and be here beat boxing and looping into many of considers himself an entrepreneur as This somewhat unconventional break down this discourse, Cardiff and be with us and open up. For sure, his songs. well as an artist. approach has proven successful for added his two cents. take pictures, do all that stuff, but it’s His lyrics, both tongue-and-cheek “You can’t wait to be asked to play Cardiff, allowing for a tour across the “It’s the same problem that music like being close to a whale passing or and poignant paint stories in the audi- by the bar that’s never heard of you,” country and beyond. The connec- teachers have. Everyone consumes seeing a lunar eclipse or something ence’s minds, keeping the room capti- he said. tion he maintains with his fans is also music passively, but doesn’t connect and missing it because your head’s vated until the very last note. Cardiff insisted that artists need to unique and extends beyond his music. with the idea that they should and are down. So, that’s a heartbreaker.” “The thing I like to think of is that be proactive in their search for perfor- Cardiff brings a notebook he calls able to make it, so I think that’s one Later that evening at his show, Car- songs that I care about are like trying mance venues, rather than just relying the “Truth Book” with him to every part of it,” he said. diff created an almost indescribable to untie a heart knot. A complicated on others to “discover” their music or show. Reminiscent of Post Secrets, Car- Cardiff actively uses Facebook and atmosphere. Maxwell’s was filled to knot,” he said. for managers to book shows. diff passes the book around while he Twitter, posting photos and sharing capacity. To accommodate the crowd, “And so by refining the words and “I’ve had a lot of luck trying to con- plays, asking people to write a single stories from the road. Cardiff opened up the stage as extra flushing out the melody, it’s like that’s nect with people who are fans and just truth on its pages. A quick flip through However, when it comes to his seating. the figuring out of the knot and then asking them to help,” he explained. the book during dinner revealed the shows, he’s ardent in putting tech- Cardiff played a lot of his old songs when it all comes undone you have “So, I don’t care if it happens in several funny, poignant and even trag- nology aside and simply enjoying the including, “Radio 9,” which speaks this simple string, and, in untying the their room, in a house or if it happens ic messages that fans shared. moment. about the difficulty of long distance knot you’ve likely untied it for other in a church or in a venue like Max- Some musicians develop a dis- “What breaks my heart is being in a relationships. The live looping at the people as well.” well’s or a festival or a theatre; I don’t connect with their fans. Fans place crowded room and just seeing a bunch end makes the song unique. Jam band rocks out in toronto

Amy melissA Grief show. Their energetic stage presence Horses” and “Bats in the Belfry,” ARTS EDiTOR captured the audience’s attention both of which had the audience and their feel good music had every- jumping and singing along. Earn While one swaying. Putting a modern spin on some Near the end of their set, they an- of their classic songs such as “Two nounced that their drummer did a Coins” and “The General” was re- perfect Harry Belafonte impression. freshing as it showed their versatil- Upon belting out an impressive ity and ability to adapt to a maturing You Learn “Day-O,” an impromptu call-and- fan base. answer sing-a-long erupted to the After an hour and a half of non- famous “Banana Boat Song.” stop music, Dispatch left the stage Dispatch took to the stage around but was quickly ushered back for a 9 p.m. Having grown up on their three-song encore. music while at camp, I was over- Closing with the “Elias,” which is whelmed to see one of my favourite also the name of one of the band’s bands merely a few feet away from charities, Dispatch gracious- me. ly thanked the audience for their For only their second time ever, The seemingly intimate crowd at support. American jam band Dispatch en- The Sound Academy provided the Leaving the venue, one could tertained an adoring crowd at The perfect setting, as Dispatch was able overhear snippets of conversation, Sound Academy last Monday night. to develop a comedic rapport with where everyone was in awe of the Playing together from 1996-2002, the audience. concert. It was simple; no flashy Dispatch began touring again in Mainly playing songs off of their light-shows or special effects, just 2011. Monday night marked their early albums, the band covered a va- Dispatch’s timeless music trans- first foray in Canada since their riety of genres including hard rock, porting the crowd to previous point hiatus. blues and reggae, as well as their in life. Pennsylvania-based indie-rock signature acoustic style. trio, the Good Old War, opened the Stand-out pieces included “Wild Earn your MBA while gaining valuable work experience with the DeGroote School of Business Co-op MBA program – Canada’s Premier Co-op MBA. What to do this week in K-W To learn more, come visit us at your October 11 Michael Woods October 16 Graduate School Fair on October 17, 2012. Inlet Sound w/ Tear Away Tusa Elements Nightclub; 10 p.m. $15 Dragonette w/ Young Empires and Data Maxwell’s Music House; 9 p.m. $5 Romance Story Barn Wax Nightclub; 7 p.m. $25 www.degroote.mcmaster.ca Penelope: Inspired by Homer The Button Factory; 8 p.m. $5 Conrad Centre for the Arts; 7:30 p.m. GRFF presents the short film festival $14 for students October 13 The Princess Cinema; 7 p.m. $7 for Charlie Chaplin festival of shorts students WLU Fr!nge Festival auditions The Registry Theatre; 8 p.m. $15 N1001; 9-11 p.m. K-W Oktoberfest closing ceremonies Music @ Noon, Penderecki String Orchestra Downtown Kitchener Maureen Forrester Recital Hall; noon Avatar exhibit opening thecord.ca October 12 THEMUSEUM; 10 a.m. $17.50/$10 Easy Star All Stars Starlight; 8 p.m. $23 THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 Arts • 15

stride forward through the hiring of Terra Nova screenwriter Kelly Mar- Arts bites cel. Whether you’re a fan of what is known as the “mommy porn” sen- The latest news in sation or not, you can expect a lot of hype to build up around the cast- entertainment ing of the leading roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Ashley Tisdale a prostitute? Two action movie re- In the recent episodes of FX’s hit makes release trailers show Sons of Anarchy, airing Sept. 20th Century Fox and Disney re- 25th and Oct. 2nd, you may have leased the first teasers for two high- noticed former Disney star Ash- ly-anticipated films that are set to ley Tisdale partaking in activities hit theatres in February and July alongside the infamous biker gang. respectively this past week. A Good Her role on the show was a prosti- Day to Die Hard is the fifth install- tute — quite a difference from her ment in the Bruce Willis-driven Die puritan role as Sharpay Evans in Hard series and the movie’s already Disney’s 2006 High School Musical. pre-sold out on the basis of getting Tisdale’s career has taken a nose- another chance to watch the aging dive as of late, so if you’re bored or American hero still kick bad guys just looking for a laugh, here’s your around the room one more time. chance. With regards to The Lone Ranger, Johnny Depp stars alongside Armie 50 Shades of Grey gets Hammer (The Social Network) as the Ali urosevic gRApHiCS ARTiST a screenwriter Native American “Tonto” in the Author E. L. James announced Jerry Bruckheimer reboot of the 50’s through Twitter that the pre-pro- television series classic. duction for the on-screen adap- –Compiled by Andrew Savory GrFF to open next week tion of her smash-hit erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey has taken a huge organization of the films it brings to and that have something to do with Ali connerty the community. From a local feature ARTS EDiTOR what we’re doing in the region.” film competition, to a short film fes- An exhibit of the history of sport Beginning next week, the Grand tival and inviting speakers to pres- fashion is being sponsored this year River Film Festival (GRFF) will be ent before screenings, the audience by the Fashion History Museum taking over movie theatres across engagement with the content goes and is being shown at the Empire the tri-city area. beyond screen itself. Theatres. A new program this year Running from Oct. 16-21, the “We try to have an event-style called the Cantabrigians, a compi- festival explores the relationship of screening so there’s something at- lation of clips depicting life in the people to their community by ex- tached to it,” Louks continued. tri-cities, filmed by members of the ploring meaningful stories through “Whether it’s a Q&A, a panel dis- community, will be screened at the the medium of film. cussion, a performance or a party. University of Waterloo School of Ar- Tamara Louks, the executive di- So, you walk away learning a little chitecture in Cambridge on Oct. 21. rector of the GRFF spoke of the in- bit more.” The opening night involves a tuitive ways in which the festival is Many of the films being screened short film festival which take place engaging with the community, in- are influenced by this year’s theme at the Princess Cinemas in Uptown cluding traditional screenings and of sport as two thirds of the chosen Waterloo. Over 50 applicants sub- free events in more intimate set- films this year explore the relation- mitted entries, many of them resi- tings. According to Louks, the festi- ship of sport to the community. dents of the Waterloo Region, and val is trying to push the boundaries Though some of the films have only ten will continue to the screen- of what a film festival can be. been screened at festivals around ing on Oct. 16. The event will be fol- Centred on their mission of “Cel- the world, Louks notes that the lowed by a talk from guest speaker ebrating community life through GRFF is not a market festival but Laura Archibald concerning docu- film,” the GRFF works hard to stay rather the program is comprised of mentary film making and will fea- true to its mission and vision. “films where our audience can come ture a networking session with food “That’s really important for me,” and learn something.” and drink catered by the Princess said Louks. “That’s what helps us “It might have a local context, a Twin. nick lAchAnce, pHOTOgRApHY mAnAgER make all of the decisions about the national context, an international All other events will be taking films we schedule and the program- context,” Louks explained, referring place at Empire Theatres in Kitch- ming we have around each one.” to this year’s films. “We’re not re- ener. Screenings are scheduled daily Heading into its sixth year, ally picking what’s hot at film festi- and a reduced student ticket price the GRFF has become creative vals around the world, we’re picking has been introduced due to a corpo- Burlesque at the AC in its mode of presentation and films that have a really good story rate sponsorship program. The Athletic Complex’s new drop-in classes began this week with burlesque.

Amy melissA Grief after the first few tentative walks, ARTS EDiTOR everyone’s apprehensions melted away as Gold encouraged the class On Tuesday night, the recreational to channel their inner divas. dance program at the Laurier Ath- “Everyone has a little girlicious letic Complex held its first-ever bur- side to them, or their Sasha Fierce as lesque class. Beyonce might say,” explained Gold. An emerging trend in dance and “And you know it’s just a good way fitness, classes like burlesque are to let off some steam in like a really increasingly popular as they offer fun environment while promoting women an artistic and sensuous al- good self-esteem and confidence.” ternative to a traditional work-out Following the across the floor regime. portion, Gold taught a short routine Instructor and fourth-year com- to Beyonce’s “Naughty Girl.” Many munication studies student, Mon- girls wore their heels for the entirety ica Gold, first proposed the idea of of the class, however, some, prob- teaching a burlesque class at Lau- ably fearing a broken ankle, took rier after attending a similar class theirs off. in Toronto this past summer. Over Gold’s energy and enthusiasm Facebook, Monica posted a status to was infectious throughout entire gage interest levels. class. Cognizant of everyone’s vary- “I was hypothetically speaking, ing levels of experience, the class would people take a Burlesque class, was suitable for everyone, even if you know I taught it?” said Gold. those who consider themselves Overwhelmed by the positive re- beginners. sponse, Gold was approached by Participant and fourth-year com- the AC’s dance coordinator who ar- munication studies student Jennifer ranged to run the class on a trial ba- Nahabedian said “I took this class sis this semester. because I love to dance and I think Along with burlesque, Gold that this is a great opportunity to teaches acro at the AC, is member find my alter-ego aka Sasha Fierce.” of the competitive dance team, and Third-year biology student Bri- will be competing with Alias at the gitte Hudy piped in saying, “I think Ontario University Competition for it’s a good way for girls to open up Hip Hop (OUCH) and feel very secure about them- Nervous about a class where the selves and their sexuality and required materials were high-heels, self-esteem.” Gold eased the class into the bur- The energy level was noticeably lesque style of dance with a light, different as everyone left the class yet sensual warm-up. She then in- a little more confident, albeit sore, structed everyone to put their heels from dancing around in heels. on to strut across the floor. Held every Tuesday night from At first many participants were 10-11 p.m., each drop-in class is $7 wary because it’s not often that with the option of registering for all women get to strut their stuff with- eight classes for $40. out fear of being judged. However, 16 • THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

Opinion Editor Devon Butler Editorial [email protected] oktoberfest a good way to experience K-W culture The year was 1810 in the city of Munich, Germany. It was a landmark year, as it is believed to have created the origins of Oktoberfest. It took over a hundred years, but in 1969 the Bavarian festival of Oktoberfest was brought to Kitchener-Waterloo. The K-W region was founded upon a rich German heritage, as Kitchener was originally named Berlin. The founders of the cities borrowed from their Bavarian traditions and re-created the two-week long festival at the Concordia Club in Kitchener. The festival was more about celebrating local heritage and German culture than drinking excessively in a hockey arena. With just $200 to its name, the festival volunteers got support from the local German clubs as well as the official tourism office in Munich. In its first year about 75,000 visitors came and it was an instant success. Since its inception, the popularity of the fall festival has only increased. It is now among the largest on the planet. However, many people, primarily students, ne- glect to realize there is more to the event than drinking gallons of beer and sporting a feathered hat. The nine-day event has over 40 family and cultural events, including the Thanksgiving Day parade, and family day at the Concordia club in which you can play games, eat traditional food and learn Bavarian dances. With an incredible amount of community support, it now offers the ability to engage with and explore a new culture. The success of Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo demonstrates the potential for people to appreciate and celebrate Canada’s multi-cultural landscape. It gives students the opportunity to experience something outside the usual top 40 playing clubs, a privilege many other students do not have. With the excitement of another Oktoberfest year at its peak, it’s worthwhile to acknowledge the rich cultural history of the event and recognize the potential to explore K-W’s many other multicultural celebrations. Of course, lifting a beer mug and saying “prosit!” will always be a large part of the festival, it’s just important to remember there’s more to it than that.

wade thompSon viSUAl DiRECTOR increase in volunteering needed Social media not an outlet Liberal university students often pride themselves on their engagement and knowledge on local, national and global social issues. Similarly, people often look to give their financial, emotional and personal support to for personal problems international causes as it can sometimes feel that those in developing countries need our help more. The unfortunate result however, is a serious drop in attention. volunteering in our very own community. The 2012 Vi- I don’t disregard the benefits of social tal Signs report for Waterloo Region reveals a signifi- The idea of public domain media. cant drop in volunteerism. This decline has been grad- Many companies, writers, sports ually decreasing over the past five years. means nothing to anyone teams and political figures use Twitter Only 42 per cent of people were volunteering their as a way to reach out to their readers and time, creating a 5.3 per cent drop and there were over anymore. fan base, when normally they would not 8,000 fewer volunteers compared to the previous pe- Shelby blackley be able to do so. riod of study at the time of the report’s release. sports Editor The other day, for example, my favou- What is perplexing about this rash drop in volunteer rite curler and Laurier alumni John Mor- numbers is not just with the dramatic shift in which It’s hard today to find someone — in- ris tweeted at me regarding being a Lau- they declined. The study revealed that the Waterloo cluding myself — that does not express rier student. Region is well below the provincial and national rates their emotions through a form of social The same theory applies to Facebook for volunteering. media. and my dad is a prime example. Our region is greatly impacted by the 40,000 stu- Similarly, it’s become almost impera- He found his high school best friend dents who call Waterloo home during their post- tive for an individual to say something after a few years apart and they were secondary education. While Laurier views itself as a online in order to receive feedback from able to rekindle their friendship. university with charitable causes, it is evident from the now “critical” audience known as the It was great to see, and it was because this study that we are not doing nearly as much as we Internet. of social media that it occurred. can. But when does it become too much? It truly is a great public access — Volunteering your time is not necessarily just work- I’ll be the first to admit that I tweet far If you’re willing to tell me about your when used properly. ing at a soup kitchen, but can include helping out chil- too much on the world’s currently favou- latest series of unfortunate events on- As a student journalist, in the last dren’s activities, cultural festivals or organizing com- rite social media Twitter. line, then I have every right to comment couple months the majority of my munity events. I have a lot of opinions. I tweet about my informed opinion on what I think tweets have been circulated around As students, it is not just our academic record that sports, my family’s strange tactics, or of it. sports, school and the daily complaints will impact us later on, but a demonstration that we random thoughts that make absolutely A few weeks ago, I got accused of not about being a university student that value experiences outside the classroom that truly help no sense to anyone but me. being given “permission” to share some- gets sick weekly. others. Since we are a vital part of this community it is At least I understand that my per- thing someone had said on Twitter in an I appreciate the constant tweet about important that we set an example as future citizens and sonal life, and personal problems and article, I couldn’t help but laugh. something informative. don’t become another statistic. thoughts are not to be disclosed to the The idea of “public domain” means I will admit I can be damn annoying –The Cord Editorial Board entire world. nothing to anyone anymore. on Twitter, but I refuse to yell across my Facebook users are constantly writing Everyone can see your Facebook in- Facebook page about how drunk I can’t These unsigned editorials are based off informal discussions massive paragraphs for their statuses formation. Everyone can read your wait to get because everything sucks and and then agreed upon by the majority of The Cord’s editorial about various ways life pisses them off. tweets. how I’ll be #foreveralone. board, including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. The It’s used as an outlet to complain If it’s not something you would shout Keep using social media. arguments made may reference any facts that have been made about people they can’t stand, how in the middle of campus, please don’t Let it prosper for humans to make available through interviews, documents or other sources. The many people have broken their heart in tell the world on the Internet. networking easier. views presented do not necessarily reflect those of The Cord’s the last three months and self-pitying The reality is most individuals seek But don’t use it as your personal di- volunteers, staff or WLUSP. woes that they’ll find love. attention when they express something ary for everyone to read when it’s meant We get it. Life is awful. irregular on a social media. for you. The issue that bothers me the most Whether it’s a daily complaint, a Don’t use it to bounce your personal The Cord is published by is not even finding out that people are picture of their new engagement or a life’s thoughts and then get mad when Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. pregnant at 16 and “love their boyfriend.” constant countdown to their upcom- people comment against you. Contact Emily Frost, WLUSP President and Publisher It’s when people don’t take responsi- ing wedding day in a year and a half, If you really feel the need to verbally 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 bility for what they write online. they just want others to comment for express your unhappiness, buy a journal. THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 • 1 7

Opinion Editor Devon Butler OPINION [email protected] Rob Anders doesn’t represent Canadians With numerous gaffes to his name, Anders has become an embarassment as a member of parliament

message to the troops: “when in doubt, pull the trigger.” Anders behaviour is not While Anders may be more than willing to encourage trigger-happy appropriate, not for an troops, even his constituents were upset by his remarks. average citizen, and es- Conservatives may have an affin- ALex ReInhARt ity for guns, but encouraging anyone OPINION COLUMNIST pecially not for an MP to shoot first and ask questions later is a horrific prospect, and unthink- able behavior for an MP. Maybe it is just my personal prefer- While his record as an MP is pa- ence, but I like to believe that mem- thetic, this year, Anders’ career de- bers of parliament should behave in volved into what can only be de- a manner that is representative of scribed as a perpetual downspin. Canadians by being respectful and Earlier this year he was kicked off compassionate. the Veterans Affair Committee. These qualities however, have C-279 are insulting to the entire This decision was reached after never been used to describe Conser- transgender community. Anders was caught texting and fall- vative MP Rob Anders. Clearly, Anders’ behaviour is not ing asleep during meetings. Over the past few weeks, Anders appropriate, not for an average citi- This behaviour seems more typi- has ignorantly shot his mouth off on zen, and especially not for an MP. cal of a high school student than of numerous occasions. These two recent incidents are a representative of the Canadian The first of these being his accu- just the latest incidents in MP An- public. sations directed at opposition leader ders’ dismal record. Since being Anders’ comments regarding Jack Thomas Mulcair. elected in 1997, Anders has been in Layton were horrible. He claimed that Mulcair, the cur- the public spotlight for all the wrong Undoubtedly, his comments were rent leader of the NDP, helped to reasons. likely made for two reasons: to make hasten the death of Jack Layton. While I do not credit Conserva- headlines and to indulge Conserva- Essentially, Anders was suggest- tives for being intelligent, Anders tive partisans. ing that Mulcair encouraged Layton takes stupidity and ignorance to a Regardless, his remarks were not to call an election in an attempt to completely new level. only un-parliamentary, they were commit a gradual homicide. In 2001, the Liberal government both vicious and incredibly dark. A few days later, Anders stated put forth a motion that proposed While Anders went on to apolo- that the goal of Bill C-279 was to honourary Canadian citizenship gize, his apology does not make ev- give transgendered men access to be granted to former South African erything okay. Anders has crossed women’s public washroom facilities, president and Nobel Peace Prize every line of decency by making deeming it a “bathroom bill”. winner Nelson Mandela. such crude comments. When in fact, Bill C-279 is a pri- Anders was the sole Member of Anders is not a politician, but vate member’s bill that proposes Parliament to vote against it. a sorry excuse for an elected rep- amendments to the Canadian Hu- To add insult to injury, Anders resentative who uses his position man Rights Act and hate crime sec- went on to state that Mandela was a as an MP for a soapbox. He repre- tion of the Criminal Code. communist and terrorist. sents everything that is wrong in the It intends to include “gender Anders made headlines once House of Commons. identity” and “gender expression” as again in 2010 when signing a card in He should be, as a petition re- grounds for discrimination. support of the Canadian troops. cently startyed by his constiutents FLIcKR commons Anders’ comments towards Bill Anders sent the following suggests, be removed from office. Anders attempts to stay in the spotlight despite negative press.

Excessive government regulations threaten society While regulating health, safety and accessibility standards is important, how far should the government go?

public pools and may force them to tionwide movement toward this, a they will start to appear reprehen- shut down. nationwide trend.” sible and undesirable in the eyes of As a less-expensive alternative, Is it really the business of Unfortunately, there is already citizens when ludicrous legisla- staff could be mandated to help lift a widespread trend here, one that tions such as these continue to disabled people in and out of pools the government to micro- is growing across America and be passed and proposed by instead. beyond. the government. This policy has not been enforced manage such minute This is a trend to enact needless jAmes popKIe yet, and the administration has government regulations where they OPINION COLUMNIST vowed to hold out on enforcing it decisions in peoples are not necessary, and to limit citi- until next year. zens and businesses alike with red In a world where cut throat business However, in theory, lawsuits lives? tape. practices dominate the corporate could already be carried out against These sorts of excessive regula- scene, it’s easy to see how health establishments with swimming tions are strangling and bloating and safety standards and accom- pools that have failed to comply with the American economy, and cast all modation for the disabled are areas the new regulations. government regulation in a nega- overlooked when the market doesn’t This is one of many recent ex- tive light. demand it. amples of creeping government The truth is, without government However, recent government reg- regulations. regulation of any sort, we would ulations have proven that in some Regulations that seek to micro- live in a state of anarchy. cases, the obsession with ensuring manage the practices of businesses However intrusive gov- health, safety and accessibility has and other establishments. ernment regulation simply gone too far. In New York City, Mayor Michael into the practices of It has been taken to the point of Bloomberg has attempted to ban the private being downright damaging, repres- sale of soft drinks in portions with a businesses are, sive and impractical toward busi- volume over 16 ounces. citizens, desperately need to ask. even when nesses. These drinks will be banned with- Is it really the business of the regulation An example is demonstrated from in all city restaurants, as well as at government to micro-manage such is need- the United States Department of other establishments such as movie minute decisions in people’s lives as ed, Justice, led by the Obama admin- theatres and sports stadiums. what size drink they order? istration’s Attorney General Eric This measure is meant to tar- Is it really worth taxpayers’ mon- Holder. get obesity and promote a healthy ey to pass and enforce ridiculous Holder has mandated that all lifestyle. laws such as these? public pools — including those at However, what it really does is Defending this law, New York hotels and community centers — impose an arbitrary limit upon per- City’s Deputy Mayor Howard must include mechanized lifts to sonal choice. Wolfson stated, “People ensure disabled access. It similarly, impacts the ability of will come to see this These lifts are expensive to install companies to sell a product in what- very much in the in- at a prohibitive cost ranging from ever amount people desire to buy it. terest of public YoYo’s $8,000 to $20,000 US dollars. There is no consideration for the health. In turn, this may influence some possibility that someone may just be This is Yogurt Café hotels and centers to close their very thirsty or might be buying a big going to Waterloo pools entirely. drink for a long walk or drive. start a While it is understandable that Regardless of people’s intentions na- accessibility is a priority, this expen- in purchasing large drinks, it raises 225 King Street North sive solution will drastically harm some fundamental questions that @yoyosyogurt yoyosyogurtcafe.com 18 • OPINION THE CORD • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012 Surviving family thanksgiving Returning home from university is a nostalgic transition

Let’s face it, you’re gone most o the year and things change pretty I can’t be the only one drastically in that time. The dog might have slowed down feeling like a total alien considerably from age, mom might have a new car, younger siblings during the holidays. might develop actual angst. JESSI WOOD The family photo you know and OPINION COLUMNIST love is there, but the details have aged. Life goes on; even when you begin Standing in the corner o your a new one the old one never has the grandparents’ tiny bungalow hiding good sense to evaporate — because STEPHANIE TRUONG GRAPHICS EDITOR behind a beer you don’t want, star- you can always go back. ing out into the chaos. Yes, it’s a drag to dress up stories A sea o people ebb and fl ow about your living situation instead Prisoners need proper between the dining room and the o just admitting to the amount o kitchen, occasionally rising into ca- TV you torrent, but this is what you cophonous laughter for no reason do. mental health care before settling back down into a excursions, I’d understand. When the leaves fall, or the com- wash o murmurs and chit-chat. But when my grandest trip in mercialism starts swirling like behind bars. The food represents every eclec- months involves fi nding time to fall snowfl akes around December, you There has always been ambiguity tic fl avour o what Cost-Co thinks asleep in a movie theater, the fervor pack some slacks and hop a bus to around mental illness and criminal- Thanksgiving is about, and you with which family interrogate me free food. It’s what we do. ity. Some confusion stems from the watch all that salted meat and roast- feels less justifi ed. It’s what our family wants from complexity o most psychological ed veggies slowly fade away be- Maybe this is just me, but I have us, the opportunity to see the prog- impairments. tween fi ngers and printed napkins, a huge family (we hit 35 attendees ress o the person they created or Similarly, there is the glaring only to end up in mid-conversation- for my mother’s Thanksgiving alone watch grow up, a little human now DON MORGENSON problem o lack o hard facts about a al mouths. this past weekend) and not one o a decent distance away from regular COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTER person’s mental state at the time o You stop to ask yoursel “What them had the sense to consolidate visits and probably not so little any- the alleged crime. the hell am I doing here?” Yet you their questions. more. Difi culty arises from the unreli- return every year to indulge in the They all asked me what pro- As odd as the disconnect can feel, Looking at Canada from a distance able correspondence between fi ne free food, snicker secretly at poor- gram I was in and a variation on once you realize that you’re no lon- could easily deceive some peo- legal distinctions and our psycho- ly-dressed relatives and attempt to where my boyfriend was. It’s also ger a steady fi xture in your house- ple. We appear to be a content and logical knowledge. Furthermore, drink yoursel into a functioning the older relatives who oten get ex- hold, you can’t help appreciating the somewhat smug people by assum- there are serious questions regard- oblivion. cited at the idea o living as a poor nostalgia o home-cooked meals. ing we live in one o the most devel- ing how appropriate it is to apply I can’t be the only one feeling like 20-something. Coming home may never seem oped and progressive countries in medical considerations to issues o a total alien during holidays. An Nothing about this excites any- the same again, but you’ll always do the world. morality and crime. alien bombarded by questions and more. It might, i you’re in fi rst year it. Even i you convince yoursel that We have however, somewhat With serious budget cuts, con- scrutiny from my relatives about my — but by the time you cross the it’s just for the free food. slipped on the United Nation’s “Best tinued de-institutionalization and daily life. threshold into “How soon is my rent You can say it’s for old times places to live” scale. the diminishing number o hospital I my life were interesting enough due again?”, coming home starts to sake—but you know you care. Domestically, Prime Minister beds, many chronically ill psychi- to allow bragging about grandiose feel weird. It’s just what you do. Stephen Harper’s majority govern- atric patients are now homeless or ment faces calmer seas and Cana- enmeshed in the criminal justice dians lap up whatever emerges from system. our rich cornucopia. Estimates from criminologists Beneath this mask o sanctimony suggest that 25-30 per cent o pris- lies a brutal reality; a large percent- on inmates are psychiatrically dis- age o Canadian citizens are behind turbed and such a number is thought bars and many o them are jailed for conservative. non-violent crimes. The problem In these settings, treatment is this brings to light it that many o oten not available even though in- these prisoners have mental issues. mates problems are severely com- Despite the sustained fall in the plicated by the physical abuse, sexu- extent and seriousness o violent al assault, isolation, noise, boredom crime, unprecedented numbers o and separation from families that the poor and mentally ill are in lo- are all common characteristics o cal, provincial or federal jails and prison life. prisons. A rapid increase o those sufer- Given Harper’s penchant for ing from mental illness will be found “tough on crime” laws and prison in our prisons while a raised num- privatization, it will not be long be- ber o patients let in mental institu- fore aggressive, for-profi t corpora- tions are spillovers from the crimi- tions will control the billion-dol- nal justice system. lar prison “supply-and-demand” We insist on our pretensions to business. pluralism and those compelling In the United States, corporate populist ideals, yet we remain a pu- profi ts will grow with more mentally nitive and intolerant people, con- F Finucci Communications ill people i prison as they have on e fusing professional care with social o the highest incarceration rates in control and compassion with greed. Client: Toronto Argonauts the world. 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Sports Editor Shelby Blackley SPORTS [email protected] Parents express concern with suspension process

—cover Sunday night meeting, I have faith in the young people that they under- “...I’m open to scru- is not about the lost season. The ap- stand why.” peal is about restoring the reputa- Baxter also mentioned that he tiny from anybody that tion o the players and uncovering attended the baseball team’s ﬁ nal the real story.” game o the season in Kitchener on wants to do it.” In the same statement Smyth Saturday, where the team played claimed Baxter allegedly “bullied crosstown rivals, the Waterloo and threatened” the players during Warriors. the process. “I was at the game Saturday. I Smyth further claimed in the cheered them on. Talked to a num- statement that a Toronto Star article ber o the players and thought they published on Sept. 20 which had a played really well. I was there to quote from Baxter emphasizing that support them. No body talked to me —Peter Baxter, Laurier athletic director the hazing incident was a humiliat- there,” he said. ing, dehumanizing activity with al- The hazing incident was inves- cohol involved, and “declined to say tigated before the suspension was i the hazing was sexual in nature.” given out in mid September, howev- “When you say you’re declining er no details were released from the According to Smyth, interuniver- to say, you might as well had said it university or athletic department sity sport coordinator Wally Gabler happened,” Smyth said regarding regarding the issue. dismissed the issue while Baxter the sexual comments. Smyth revealed the nature o the continued to criticize the team. Smyth also claimed the connec- event, saying that it was “nothing “That’s why we’re not going to roll tion between the “vague sexual in- horrible” and were “typical drinking over and play dead,” said Smyth. nuendos” and Baxter’s mention o games.” Ater clearing the team from the the activities that happened in pre- “The team had played a double possibility o a year-long suspen- vious years with other universities. header at McMaster that Sunday, so sion, Baxter said the team would McGill had a hazing issue with the party started late at about 9:45 move forward from the incident as one o their teams where sexual ac- [p.m.]. There were about 15 minutes better individuals. He also said he tivities had occurred and St. Thomas o rookie drinking games (includ- would take the appeal with open University had a player die ater fall- ing an obstacle course) and then a arms. ing down a set o stairs following a normal party ensued with no more “Obviously in any kind o aspect rookie initiation party. rookie features and some non-team o it, I’m open to scrutiny from any- However, Baxter emphasized his members arrived,” Smyth wrote in body that wants to do it,” Baxter continued support in the young stu- her statement. said. “I’ll cooperate with anyone. dents throughout media conferenc- “There was no sexual abuse, no But as far as the process in which es. However, he stands behind his nudity, and nobody was hurt. Rook- we conducted it, I’m fully within my decision to suspend the team. ies told me they had a great time.” rights to place a temporary suspen- “When people sign o on things, Smyth also claimed that play- sion so we can deal with it.” there’s a consequence that has to be ers were bullied into media pres- In an e-mail, Laurier head coach made,” he said. ence following the release that the Scott Ballantyne declined to com- MEGAN CHERNIAK FILE PHOTO “But at the same time, and I’ve team was cleared to continue their ment on the matter, saying it was Laurier’s men’s baseball team ﬁ les appeal following suspension. said it all along even before the season. too early in the appeal process.

Men’s golf focuses on OUA title

LIAM ALLUM small feat in its own. CORD SPORTS Another great advantage is that Wilfrid Laurier team has also been With the fall schedule about to wrap using Grey Silo as their practice up for the Wilfrid Laurier men’s gol grounds. team, they’ll get a chance to win a “Grey Silo has been a great facility title in their own backyard. for our team to practice at all year,” Next week, Waterloo’s Grey Bishop said. “They provide us with Silo Gold Course will play host to unlimited access to the course, and the Ontario University Athletics have treated us very well.” Graduate (OUA) fi nals, pitting the provinces Despite the fi nish on the links just best university golfers against each a couple weeks ago, the Laurier golf- Programs other. ers treat Grey Silo like any other. “Fall gol is tough, enough said,” “The gol course itsel allows you get you third-year golfer Bishop said. “The to play holes in diferent ways,” he wind is blowing, you wear mitts and said. real results. tuques because o the cold weather, “You can lay back or go for a Applied Dreams. and the rain makes it a grind on ev- bunch o shots on the course, but o So you have an education under your belt, how about adding some ery hole.” the tee it is pretty wide open. The practical experience to those credentials and really have what it takes to In his third year with the team, tricky part is that because it is wide blow the lid off the career market when you graduate. Bishop led the Hawks to strong per- open, the wind tends to pick up and Talk to our recruitment specialists who can illustrate how a one-year formances in September, includ- can blow your shots into the fescue ing two second place team fi nishes next to the fairways.” graduate programs can get you real results. at the Queen’s Invitational and the Also at stake is a birth in the Ca- Carleton Invitational and a third in nadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) the Waterloo/Wilfrid Laurier invi- national championships, which will tational just a couple weeks ago at be held in Québec in the spring. Grey Silo. “Our fi rst goal next week is to We’re on Campus “We’re a confi dent group,” Bishop qualify for the national champion- explained. “I am confi dent in the ship next spring,” Bishop said. “The Wilfred Laurier University group o guys we have on the team. OUA Championships is our major I we all prepare ourselves in the tournament in Ontario and o our Graduate and Professional Education Fair right ways, and take care o the is- short gol season in the fall. Howev- sues we have control of, I certainly er, the major tournament is the CIS believe we can be crowned the OUA national championship.” Wednesday, October 17 Champions next week.” With the amount o work the 3 pm to 6 pm The stage is set for Bishop, with golfers have put in with coach Jim Paul Martin Centre, Senate and Board Chamber and Concourse the Ontario University Athletics Zwolak over the past couple o (OUA) championship being played weeks, they are determined to get at Grey Silo, a place he knows well that number one fi nish that they and has fond memories from previ- have been hoping for all year. ous weeks at the Waterloo/Wilfrid “Winning as a team and cel- Laurier Invitational. ebrating with a win would mean a NiagaraCollege.ca/graduate Along with Laurier’s third place lot to our gol team and the coach- 905-735-2211 ext 7784 team fi nish at the event, Bishop fi n- es, as well as the Laurier athletic ished third individually, which is no community.” Laurier Brantford “Cord”– Ad week Oct 8

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KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Defensive tackle Jordan Schulz takes down a Waterloo Warrior during Thursday’s battle of Waterloo. The Hawks defeated the Warriors 12-0 to improve their record to 3-3. Playoff hopes hang by a thread

SHELBY BLACKLEY league shaken up wondering what field goal. progression toward their critical football team, there’s no question SPORTS EDITOR will come next. After having to recompose him- game Saturday. about it,” Jeffries said. “We went There is no team that is winless self following a rough start in To- “We’re just going to keep fight- over Saturday and watched them Whoever said ‘it ain’t over ‘til it’s and only the defending Vanier Cup ronto for the season opener, Pfeffer ing hard,” he said after Thursday’s and they played a good football over’ certainly had the Ontario Uni- champions from McMaster sit un- has made 11 field goals on 15 at- win. “We’ve always had bad blood game against a good football team. versity Athletics (OUA) football defeated going into the final two tempts, 10 conversions while punt- [against Western], but we’re just You just never know.” league in mind. games of the season. ing 50 times for 1,676 yards in his going to keep hard, stay on our as- With the unpredictable outcomes With only two weeks left, the final Three teams — York, Ottawa and 2012 season. signment, work hard and just keep of the last few weeks, the Hawks will OUA standings — and more so the Waterloo — sit at 1-5, mathemati- “I was off to a rough start in To- fighting.” try to muster a win against either playoffs — still can’t be determined cally eliminated from playoff con- ronto,” Pfeffer said following Thurs- Western, who also sits 3-3 on the Western or the first-place Maraud- and seven teams have the chance to tention, while three teams sit at 3-3 day’s game. “I made a mistake; I season, comes off a tough loss to the ers in order stay ahead of the Varsity make the six-team post-season. still fighting for the dwindle of hope. kicked it out at the 3-yard line. It Gryphons Saturday afternoon. The Blues, and essentially the Mustangs One of which being the Laurier “You have to be ready to go out was dumb mistake.” Mustangs were just short of a come- and Lancers. Golden Hawks. there and compete and there’s no But if Laurier hopes to have any back after trailing 33-7 going into Dropping to 3-5 on the season “I think the balance is as close as easy weeks. That’s basically what’s chance at the playoffs, they will need the fourth quarter. will make Laurier’s hopes to get into it’s been in the last number of years,” happened,” Jeffries said. to find hope in places other than the When Western came back to tie the playoffs unscathed harder, and Laurier head coach Gary Jeffries Last Thursday, the Hawks hosted foot of their special teams. it, Guelph found strength in their possibly require a tiebreaker. said. “The teams that have tradi- the battle of Waterloo against cross- “Western turned the ball over last minute field goal for the second “The physical errors in any sport, tionally been down have all gotten town rivals, the Waterloo Warriors. eight times [versus Guelph],” Jeffries straight week to win 42-39. they’re going to happen. They’re go- better and so it’s gotten [closer] ev- In a game that featured 11 turn- said. “That’s what could happen. Following the weekend, Guelph ing to happen to everybody,” Jeffries ery given week.” overs, 16 punts and only four scor- That’s the main focus for us— not was ranked No. 7 in the Canadian said. “It’s the mental errors. They’re And after an unpredictable week- ing plays (all field goals), the Hawks turning the dang thing over and not Interuniversity Sport Top 10 rank- the ones we definitely have to clean end that saw the Ottawa Gee-Gees found a win hiding behind the making it easy, giving the other team ings, two spots higher than last up.” pick up their first win of the season foot of second-year kicker Ronnie half a field and the more we take week. It’s also the first time Guelph Laurier will travel to London to against the Toronto Varsity Blues Pfeffer. care of that, the more competitive has been ranked this high since their take on the Mustangs this Saturday. and the Guelph Gryphons defeat the Laurier defeated the Warriors 12- we’ll be every week.” fourth-place ranking in October of The Hawks could get a break, as star No. 7 Western Mustangs in a nail 0, with Pfeffer recording his season Laurier defensive tackle As- 1997. quarterback Donnie Marshall will biter of a finish, it leaves the entire best and career high on a 44-yard ante Mizan expressed the team’s “I think [Guelph] has a good likely miss the game with an injury. Athletes reach out to youth

ASHLEY DENUZZO college sport, that was the first. Two Laurier athletes, Spencer STAFF WRITER So, if it’s around, you want to make Troop and Eleanor Whitney, work sure that young people get the right with the community service learn- Recently, the Ontario Trillium Foun- information.” ing department to coordinate vol- dation has awarded a $150,000 grant The plan then, is to bring in eight unteers for the program. Their job is to the Canadian Center for Ethics in athletes from each institution and to recruit the eight students to take Sport (CCES) in hopes to develop an talk to students about the implica- part in this pilot initiative. anti-performance enhancing project tions and effects of steroids. “We’ll have lots of applicants for it set to tour Kitchener-Waterloo high The program will target students and we wanted to make sure that we schools. ranging from grades seven through get athletes that are, a) interested in Wilfrid Laurier University, Uni- 12. doing this and b) are people that can versity of Waterloo and the Kitch- “That’s where they start,” said present particularly to young peo- ener Rangers have collaborated with Baxter, referring to the age that people,” said Baxter. the CCES to introduce the topic of ple become caught up in trying to And that’s where Chuck Williams appearance and performance en- achieve an ideal body image. comes in. hancing drugs (PED) into the edu- “People think it is just a sport re- Williams, a retired Waterloo prin- cation system. lated issue, for high-performance cipal, is responsible for creating the “It’s a pilot project,” said Peter athletes, it’s not. A lot of these drugs whole curriculum of PED aware- Baxter, Laurier’s director of athlet- are being used just for appearance.” ness. Williams is going to train the ics and recreation. “Basically, [it’s] In fact, one of the highest growth 24 athletes in how to appropriately an athlete peer-mentoring program rates of steroid users is actually address the issue to the targeted ALI UROSEVIC GRAPHICS ARTIST that will go into the schools.” among young women. Baxter ex- group. The abuse of PED in Ontario uni- plained that girls are now using ste- The athletes will have to learn as- versities burst into the spotlight in roids to “cut muscle” and tone their pects regarding the background of chief of police, Matt Torigian. Despite the use of drugs, the 2010 when nine players of the Wa- bodies. the audience, what kind of questions Torigian initially assembled CCES believes education and dis- terloo Warrior’s men’s football team “This is a program we can make to expect and techniques on teach- Baxter, Williams, Bob Copeland cussion need to occur at a young age tested positive for steroid use. improvements to as we go along,” ing the age groups. of UW athletics and Steve Spott of so that students may make more in- The incident was marked as one Baxter added. “When you’re talking to a grade the Kitchener Rangers back in the formed decisions. of the largest in Canadian Interuni- Online print surveys will also be seven class it’s different than doing spring to discuss the project. Baxter is excited about this col- versity Sport (CIS) history, which distributed among parents, educa- a presentation in business,” laughed “It just makes sense that we do it laboration in the CCES and hopes resulted in a cancelled season and tors and coaches to evaluate the ex- Baxter. “We’ll be confident that [af- together,” Baxter said. that the program will be replicated saw some students go to trial due to isting knowledge of performance ter training], our athletes will be “Athletes giving back,” he smiled. across the country for years to come. alleged trafficking. enhancing drugs. ready to go.” The program is among the first in “That’s what is all about,” he said. “We know of all the different “We might find that they know a The initiative is also seeing in- Canada to incorporate student vol- “What you learn here and what you cases that have come out in the me- lot more than what we hope,” Baxter creased support form the Waterloo unteers in educating youth on drug- can make a difference with later on. dia,” Baxter said. “But in [Canadian] said. Regional Police, particularly the related issues of high-level athletics. “That’s called leadership.”