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Volume 42 Issue 29 Wednesday April 2 2003 www.wlusp.com

Deregulation

on horizon

Tuition deregulation for

Business may be in the works

as early as May 1st

ous offers from others. Bryn Boyce fourth Stirling Prentice, a year

It is without shred of in Brandon Currie not a irony student attendance, grilled

An a that the market forces Carson him how aviation ordnanceman checks Tomahawk sidewinder missile on the USS Harry Truman. Raytheon, which has a mystic by asking dereg-

subsidiary in Waterloo, is the primary developer of tactical Tomahawk in the missiles employed current War on Iraq, implicit in tuition deregulation ulation "will solve the long term

Laurier's SBE may soon keep pro- faculty shortage." Carson

of the reach of gram out many responded that indeed deregula- Local firm in defence scandal aspiring privatizers. At the April 1 tion in itself will not solve this WLUSU Board of Directors long-term shortage. (BOD) meeting, the Dean of WLUSU President, Andy US Justice Department sues Raytheon for Business Dr. Scott Carson made a Pushalik voiced his concern that

worrisome presentation to a large the competitive market for

of concerned lead sales to gallery students, "poached professors" may to illegal Pakistan; company pays $25M board members and alumni con- exorbitant salaries for professors

this with cerning deregulation. poor teaching ability. Brandon Currie director of communications for (FAA). The WLUSU BOD invited Pushalik wanted Carson to ensure

Canada, the Waterloo member of the Hoc Raytheon Raytheon's High-Frequency Carson, a Ad that students would have a voice down the Lying quietly road from branch does not Surface Wave Radar produce any (HFSWR) Committee on Tuition in hiring and tenure of professors UW, on Street, is for defence Philip Raytheon components are in demand some purposes, systems high Deregulation, to give insight to ensure quality teaching but Canada, a and that "there federally incorporated are lots of because can further than the people they 'see' into issue that could see 3rd according to Carson, "hiring of the for defence links subsidiary Raytheon looking where conventional radar and and 4th tuition fees fall outside the of systems year jump sig- processes issue"

Company - a self-proclaimed there aren't She that any." says the are not impeded by bad weather. nificantly. tuition deregulation. expert in "defence electronics and Street Philip factory produces a General Manager Mike Vitali told "\ don't have a problem, in The second main justification mission aircraft." state-of-the-art special the Record that "with the of with form of favour of high-frequency flurry principle, any priva- in tuition deregulation is Based in Lexington, homeland activity in security, this tized education," related to maintain-

Massachusetts, is on the Raytheon is the time the definitely to get into stated Carson, ing a high quality of "(I've) heard news cutting edge of missile technology, market." adding later, "will it education in the reports that the "I don't have developing the a popular Another interesting twist in the make the university SBE This is program. Tomahawk Cruise Paveway in Missile, Patriot that last month problem, story is Raytheon a better place? No." point directly tied to with Missile and the II currently System, Paveway $25 million to the principle, any paid US Carson who is con- a perceived need to employed in the form of Laser-guided smart bomb for the privatized Department of Justice for allegedly cerned about the remain competitive conflict in US armed forces. Iraq." education." to com- SBE with the attempting ship military quality program deregulat- Media contact Sara Hammond munications equipment to seemed to lean ed giants; the -Sara Hammond, for the II bomb told the -Dr. Scott Carson, Dean Paveway Pakistan its Waterloo sub- toward the of through expan- University for Spokesperson of Business Cord Weekly that although sidiary. As the US has banned all sive academic bene- Toronto, Queen's has admitted Raytheon Company Raytheon not so the military shipments to Asian fits of a new bigger University and the publicly, she "has heard news nation, Justice Department offi- budget. University of that the reports Paveway is cur- cials have claimed that Carson made it clear Western Ontario. In this Raytheon very outlining in rently employed the conflict in radar to monitor icebergs, officials and a Pakistani smug- Army throughout the presentation and point, Carson explained the need Iraq." This should not be and surprising gling, illegal which General tried to cover the sale fishing, up subsequent question period that for greater resources in the that has considering during 'Operation no defence learned applications. once they they were he was not there to "sell" tuition Business faculty to bring recogni- Freedom' in Enduring 2001, However, even under Raytheon's investigation. deregulation to the students. His tion to the school. If deregulation

Raytheon-made smart bombs own website (www.raytheon.com) The sale involved tro- outline the alleged goals were to reasons occurred, Carson would like to accounted for two-thirds of all ord- claims the radar is used for "sover- radio that poscatter systems are why tuition deregulation could see a greater portion of the nance bombs on enforcement" and that dropped eignty it is used in situations where the Business student's fun- typical help program at Business tuition Afghanistan. of small "capable detecting surface radar cannot be used, and Laurier, and in doing so he point- neled directly into their educa- In fact, ll's were used and Paveway low-flying targets at has admitted that ed both of them tactically Raytheon they to "two reasons, tion. against in Desert Iraq Operation significant ranges." the to Moreover, attempted market them to the financial." As it currently stands 30% of Storm in 1991, as more than half Record earlier reported this Pakistani in the late 1980's. The first related the students' year army to shortage every tuition is siphoned of air-launched missiles were that "coastal has been a As of the federal security part settlement, of qualified Business professors to the university's bursary fund. Raytheon's laser-guided for Pathways. timely application" products fraud were and their salaries. He used This is then redistributed charges dropped rising money Hammond was quick to assert that made in Waterloo. As a result, Canada. the against Raytheon term "poaching" to explain around the student body based on "we just build them for the govern- Raytheon Waterloo is supplying the highly competitive Business financial need. ment, and do what they they want 213 radar the systems to US professor market in which the best with them." Department of Defence and the and brightest are being lured to Adrienne According White, Federal Aviation Administration (continued on 11) from universities luxuri- 5) page away by (continued on page 2 News Wednesday April 2 2003

'Yes' vote in Brantford SARS

Brantford Administration] to be financial location for a student life centre. campus.

in this." According to Students' Union Jamie McKay, the only partners wars Chair President Andy Pushalik, WLUSU Brantford Campus representative Though BOD Ben think the needs to to on the asserted that "a Durrer does not City "acquire space start," BOD, for students call their itself will donate he noted hoping to establish a centre on a place to own money, Goll: "No I had identi- that Brantford Chris Friel floor in an existing Brantford was something that Mayor Brantford short- has been Laurier building, and eventually fied as a need for "really supportive." While the has confirmed establish a whole building for stu- ly after I was elected to the City not cases in the

dent board." that that it will contribute to purposes. McKay is "glad to see any

students have "This step is a part of the con- Brantford are finally fundraising efforts, they K-W area" tinuous growth that is happening reaping the benefits of their hard offered WLUSU access to their

that with work and determination." files and with at Brantford, and I hope resources, regards

in favor of and local busi- the right amount of support from 102 students voted to zoning permits Bryn Boyce will be able fee for this while who offer financial everyone we to pur- paying a space, nesses can

chase for the students voted the aid. Durrer assures that As sick as it the a space 27 against proposition, "Doing is, severe acute

soon," stated Heather Barrie, enabling the question to pass. business in Brantford has been ten respiratory syndrome (SARS) has

Stefan Sereda Laurier's Brantford Campus lia- With four spoiled ballots, 133 stu- times better than doing business continued to spread in the GTA

out to vote. This Waterloo." and has received the son. "Our population is growing dents turned in now atten- with of WLU's rapidly growing satellite yearly - approximately doubling means that nearly 50% of the McKay agreed Durrer's tion Health Services here at

Brantford will have since voted in the on the of Laurier. The outbreak could have Campus soon or more every year our campus Carnegie feelings City Brantford, to make room for the needs of stu- opening, and the building is need- Building, which is a considerably and the efforts put forth to work serious implications for students dent life. Demanded through a ed." large turnout. with them by the University. Bram intending to head home Toronto

WLUSU referendum, students at Echoing Barrie's sentiments, Brantford students will now Rypma's contributions as liason to after their final class this Friday.

will Laurier Brantford student Mikki have half-credit the SARS is condition this campus soon forge a to pay $8.75 per city's Business Improvement a respiratory the of that marked the partnership with University Caplan is "incredibly ecstatic" course to a maximum $35 per Association were especially is by symptoms of "with the and the City of Brantford to work about the Student Life Center, not- academic term, option appreciated by Mckay: "[Rypma] a fever as well as shortness of towards suiting these needs. ing "this is a step we need to take of being indexed to inflation by has garnered a great deal of exter- breath and coughing. The recent

March in order become actual the WLUSU Board of Directors." nal both from the of SARS has led to On Thursday 27, to an support, city spread many

Brantford students voted in favor community." Pushalik noted that this fee will and from the downtown commu- quarantines and lock downs of Pushalik feels that the be those the for student house and of "the assessment of a non- facility, not paid by on main nity, our centre." apartment buildings,

refundable fee which should include features Brantford students "The that As of Dr. WLUSU building campus, so key thing is now even hospitals. April 1,

annual basis the such offices and will determine how it is the student fund Colin Ontario's Chief on an to finance as study space, spent. we've got there, D'Cunha,

and of "will and drive The of Brantford's and WLU's that Medical Officer of acquisition maintenance a help to grow stu- City we can use as leverage to get Health, student centre for Laurier dent culture on the Brantford help will be required, however, in more financial support," stated announced that there are "130

Brantford students." the Chair of the the selection of location. In Durrer. "It takes to make and cases of In inter- campus." Similarly, a money suspected probable Pushalik remarked ests of enhancing student life on WLUSU BOD Ben Durrer hopes addition, that money." SARS." the satellite will that such institution will foster the Students' Union "would like SARS is to be trans- campus, WLUSU an thought

fee seek and the and Laurier mitted fluid use this building to out a leadership identity at [the City through body exchange. It is highly improbable that it is transmittable through the "We're not revolting" air. At Laurier, Manager of Health Services Ingrid Goll announced

in WLU Brantford editor seeks his own Student Publications that while "there are no cases the Kitchner-Waterloo area/' stu-

themselves ture changes in Brantford," Ed "we don't want to pattern our- organization. Furthermore, dents should "keep Stefan Sereda need informed occur" in the including the addition of the VP: selves around The Cord. We Murphy hopes the fee that as changes Brantford students WLUSP outbreak. those of the main Brantford for which an our own wants to For you on position, image." Murphy pay different kind of founda- will be the Goll has that infor- that all Brantford had been selected. "to a discontinued, since requested campus thought applicant lay services be the Laurier students illiterate, two brave souls WLUSP still needed to provide tion," providing students with a provided by Student mation placed on

with office "can be Publications at the Brantford main website to inform stu- are attempting to initiate a cultur- The Sputnik space, publication they directly help

the Students' involved in." In have been to dents of this issue of al renaissance at the satellite cam- and free it from addition, Murphy Campus not up par. possible home and That's the Brantford Union's does not want to "sever ties" with In being quarantined at pus. right, ownership. particular, Murphy complained

When and Lemlin WLUSP but continue to share that The Cord is distributed unable to write their exams. Campus is one step closer to Murphy irreg- being

the Field that "We're not their "If students were to home opening its own Student broke news to they resources. revolting," ularly at school, go

stated. a week late. [GTA] and were in touch with Publications organization. were not interested in joining Murphy usually arriving of under According to Nicholas WLUSP, Field found The funding While Field stated that the people quarantine, they

such fees would be to return Murphy, the editor of Laurier it "more disappoint- an organiza- WLUSP are "not substantial;" not permitted

Brantford's The than tion in Brantford he maintained that "WLUSP to write their exams," stated Goll. newspaper ing anything." pro-

Field remarked that "We're still in the also a con- vides and that the Goll also noted that Sputnik, planning has begun to was big services," "just

"Student of tentious issue. was to because live Toronto doesn't form an institution similar to process getting organization prepared pro- you students behind but the Brantford Publications doesn't vide The with mean are at risk," WLUSP on campus. Initially, Murphy Sputnik labor, you greater the idea." isola- The idea out of discussions look at Brantford or and Lemlin wanted and insurance costs. "if know someone in grew equipment you the Field commented that don't visit between Murphy and his col- Waterloo students, $4.30 fee paid liability tion or quarantine, avoid look at -Nicholas Murphy, to WLUSP insurance alone costs the amount them." Goll was to league Stephanie Lemlin, as well they Laurier by eager

Groarke students." Editor Brantford students of funds collected from a reaction on cam- as Brantford Dean Leo Though Sputnik currently creating panic

Field wishes them to be set aside for Laurier which is and The Sputnik staff. Brantford, a nec- pus. he feels that The which form has been Murphy confesses that this is luck, Sputnik, essary expense to a corpora- The security tight-

has they were told ened the world. The still "an idea" but that "basically, "another year tion. throughout

Student been lost" to would not then "We're still in the of World Health and we want to start our own trying develop happen. They process Organization

Publications." This will be "the Student Publications in Brantford. asked that the fee be transferred getting students behind [the Health Canada have both issued

Brantford Field also claimed that from WLUSP to the Brantford idea]," confirmed who travel advisories best thing for students," Murphy, emergency

asked to borrow which was also that to be fly- Murphy believes. Murphy publication, recognizes "it's going meant to warn citizens against

Procedures as Student did offer to Southeast This decision came as a sur- WLUSP's Operating impossible, tough initially." Murphy ing Asia. Hong Kong,

President David with the "It Publications and the services it that the student "has the Province of prise to WLUSP Agreement university. response Guangdong

has become clear that to students are been far haven't Vietnam Field, who stated that WLUSP abundantly provides very good. So I China, Singapore and model entrenched adminis- hot this wanted our OPA to in Laurier's had to it." have all been to as "spent a lot of time year trying they any opposition pointed

and their own Student Publications trative framework. the idea for to work with The Sputnik see Currently, to institute spots SARS.

after Field asserted. is now a their Student Publications Students who it evolve there." As an example, our own," Murphy drafting own in are suffering

Field commented he is and a for Brantford like or Field noted that WLUSP allowed Though budget proposal depends entirely on the from pnemonia symptoms

he did not Laurier's Fees to student to be on "willing to share," Council, suggest reaction to the idea of fevers of sort are encouraged the paper printed any

Field "76 of work taken and an additional fee for Brantford stu- for their immedi- newsprint for the first time. want years paying own published to seek medical attention dents that would contribute material. of the added that Student Publications duplicated." ately to discern the nature

the stat- to the new Brantford has made "organizational struc- On contrary, Murphy directly illness. News 3 Wednesday April 2 2003

WLU to open day care centre

of and YMCA to install child care ment Sociology Anthropology at WLU.

The Laurier student average

in St Michael's will not have to for the facili- facility pay of the children ty, only the parents

the care centre. No the centre will be equipped with a attending day Hawkins Jeffrey need that fenced in playground, nearby digging through regis- for added and five-car trar's invoice looking On May 1, 2003 the Abwunza parking, a drop-off If do enroll the door for costs. want to YMCA Child Care Centre will area near more acces- you child (or children) in the sible convenience. Such condi- your pro- open a new facility right across these need to contact Debbie tions should ensure that gram you from Laurier on University at 584-1937 ext. in much Hoekstra (519) Avenue in a renovated section of children will be living

costs and environments 202 for information on the St. Michael's building. The more hospitable available will than the students spaces. new centre pro- the YMCA has his- who are Although, vide day care for subjected

Regan Watts been a Christian children between 18 to the madness in torically spon- children an child on the track, or Michael Jackson? sored association, all are months and five "Specialized the Arts building at Should expert set. this right week- for enrollment. There are of } 11:30 on eligible years age. research programs

child teach- tenth YMCA no affilia- the versity-educated care KW community part- dominating religious Additionally, can be adapted to days. Similar the will staff the In addi- tions within the St. Centre will be avail- include these chil- to ers facility. nership program providing expert

Arts IEI Laurier services will be care for children, the and Michael's/YMCA/WLU able to "students, dren." Building's tion, pro- prices partner- all the vided the will remain the same The services are to staff and faculty, and lecture theatre, to children, including scheduling ship. open offer- interested of all centre will the in the Athletic as other YMCA parties religious members of the com- day care pool Complex. any facility denominations. include "a loft that Furthermore, music and music care services. "We have m unity," stated ing day

--/' and the have the So if are a student, staff, or KitchenerAA/aterloo YMCA will function as an imaginative therapy programs specialized space; they program" you

remarked Katherine member with too much on - research be Elliott, Community Children Services play area serving as a pirate ship programs can adapted faculty

as as an elevator or to include these children. This Director of Accessible at the can just easily drop Manager Debbie Hoekstra. on one day and Learning go, you WLU. off child children) at the another - and could benefit research (or According to the WLU web- concert hall on cots projects your

includes "a for afternoon will be stored undertaken Laurier students in In the wake of her on care that is literally just across site, the new centre naps by passing day

such the centre will the street. full kitchen, laundry facilities, staff underneath." departments as marketing August 17, 2002, be named after the late Dr. Judith office and accessible bathrooms Graduates of an early child- and psychology.

hood education the will be the in the with change areas." In addition, program or uni- Since new facility Abwunza, professor depart-

PC budget bailout

tre, the Science Building addition (CFS) Ontario Chairperson, Joel

Bryn Boyce/ as well as Waterloo Hall Duff, stated that the / College government

"cut that billion from and the residence on King, has the has more $2

since 1995 With the looming double administration, hopeful that some higher education," .vr,v.S> w fJu A 1 fe iB

cohort down the reimbursement will find its and CFS has called the I In n B bearing on way on govern- h■■|H p MJy

Ontario University system, the back into their pockets. ment to lay down $300 million to

Eves Conservative In their the for the double Progressive. budget, govern- prepare looming 3 released their ment announced that it is cohort. violence" & government finally creating & Thur. 9:45, Fri 9:30, Sat 1:30 & 9:30, Sun 1:30 9:30 Assurance CFS is much-anticipated budget on "two Quality Funds, The worried however SIN." March The to for Ontario's and that the has late "LOVE. LUST. 27. budget seems one universities money come too

have made some strides in one for Ontario's colleges." The for students to benefit from it

this massive influx of fund kick started "Students addressing is being by a immediately. starting

students, but there are still some $200 million injection by 2006- this September will still be learn- where falls short of The funds will be and points it pro- 07. allocated by ing in portable classrooms for students. viding a to-be-created governing body movie cinemas, while students

The government is putting $75 composed of members of univer- will still be housed in downtown

million into more the operating sity administrations, faculties and hotels rather than student facili-

This has student will be used Duff. Wed. 9 30. Thurs budget. injection now groups. It to ties," explained Fri-Sun 7:00, Mon-Tues 6 £30

the total increase invest in new The New Democrat has /#%»«» http://princess.sentex.net 6 Princess Street West • 885-2950 brought budget equipment, learning Party m ik\ PMMCESSUHEMA Located in llntnwn Waterloo the last million. in 3 years to $443 resources and enhanced student released their platform and in it The Tories have also committed to service initiatives. their ideas for post-secondary

a 21% increase in base funding The budget has failed to freeze education. They sympathize

over 2002-03 levels in time for the tuition rates. There have been with students and their heavily 1 2005-06 school consistent (the around the ideas year. 2% increases max- policies revolve famw^u The imum allowed) post-secondary budget since the conser- of reducing student debt and allotments also in an vatives the and puts place gained power. keeping university college

of the WLUSU Executive expansion Superßuild pro- Vice- system from becoming privatized. awmma. to accommodate President: gram 20,000 University Affairs, Kristi The most appealing of the NDP's this summer? Need a to store stuff students in the This place your more system. Edwards stated that "students are "practical solutions" is a 10% roll to accommodate the total Various size units available brings to 135,000 spaces. paying so much of their educa- back of tuition costs. The Liberal

The has now ensured tion." Laurier students about has also released ideas all needs! program pay party some your

that there will be a sufficient 50-51% of their num- education, a on tuition, but promise to freeze ber of spots to handle the looming number that flies in the face of the tuition, not roll it back. r' EXTRAIHHH double cohort. PCs aim of 30-35%. So as students for the prepare \ L \ SELF STORAGE LTD The is Edwards it's Superßuild program was frustrated that staggering addition of students,

meant to create new facilities Ontario students phones7l-1100 help are still getting at least comforting to know that \ and residence buildings on cam- the shaft compared to the other they will all easily into W \! squeeze

In the the fund- nine in of if sardine-can- pus. past program provinces way average campus. Even it is ing has not been retroactive but student per spending. The styles. \ the creation of the Schlegel cen- Canadian Federation of Students j\

Write Cord News... Next Year... \ \ | A \ 240 Gage Avenue, Kitchener \ When it dorvt help us shit \ 1V (Near Belmont Avenue) 4 • News Wednesday April 2 2003

WLU Deregulation a possibility Senate/BOG

were last to know. Election (continued on Cover) kind of would we have if resentatives Results program

we didn't deregulate?" David Wellhauser, a Laurier

in Sean 4th Alumni, was over the lack of "lt is very important, my view, Geobey, a year fiery of the committee Board of Governors Count that if there is a tuition increase or Economics student, pointed out transparency

It became clear Piscitelli 197 deregulation, a substantial portion that UotT guarantees that no and the university. Anthony of that should be reinvest- student will be turned the that D. Aziz 196 money prospective during question period Connolly ed the based financial need. the recommendations of the com- Shim 151 in [Business] program," away on Jason Zahid stated Carson Geobey asked Carson if this mittee would have to be made Jafry 85

would be the in order the Following Carson's presenta- case in a deregulat- shortly to implement

2004. Piscitelli receives two term tion, a tirade of questions and deregulation by year

is Aziz receives term comments outlined some of the May Ist the deadline for one year

President, Dr. Robert top apprehensions that have University 'The fear is that Senate Count Laurier students skeptical of the Rosehart to submit a notice of deregulation will project. intent to deregulated to the Connolly D. Aziz 192 turn talented, but Provincial While the L. 182 One of the top student con- government. Stacey Biggar not rich, students lies in the of Board of Governors does Michael Borrelli 177 cerns accessibility (BOG) in favour of away the SBE to those in finan- direct the President, it is not clear Michael 151 program others with the Conway cial need. The fear is that deregu- whether Rosehart would be Jason Shim 144 cash to afford it." lation will turn talented, but not required to seek the BOGs Zahid Jafry 95

students in favour of in this rich, away approval process. Laurier Aziz and terms others with the cash to afford it. SBE, if the letter to the Biggar receive two year Borrelli and Executive Vice-President: Provincial government is sent by Conway receive one year term and received the the Unversity Affairs, Kristi Edwards Ed SBE program May Ist 2003, university will spoke of Laurier's business school answer, "I don't know, I doubt it." have the ability to deregulate the confirmed that the will. This that as a niche market; one that Carson presen- program at means

first students could attracts students who are unwill- tation was "basically the same" as current year Student Publications unable the one to the Alumni taste Adam Smith's invisible hand ing or to pay high deregu- presented 'in lated tuition. Carson explained Association at a suspicious slap across their faces and dive

three weeks earli- into their wallets for consider- that "there would have to be a camera' session a is week able this hiring compelling reason to deregulate," er. This three time lapse amount more in priva-

"what raised the tized scenario. but posed the question, concerns as to why rep- 2003-2004

Positions: Bag O' Crime

Geaeral Volunteers

FALSE FIRE ALARM 2359 HRS MON MAR 24/03 FALSE FIRE ALARM 01 35 HRS FRI MAR 28/03

A Person(s) unknown caused a fire alarm at Conrad Hall fire alarm was caused by someone activating a pull

in the the floor of the No by activating a pull station laundry room. station on ground Peters Building. fire detected. Waterloo Fire Dept responded and no sign of smoke sign of smoke or was

or fire was detected.

MISCHIEF 0200 HRS FRI MAR 28/03

COUNTERFEIT 1905 HRS MON MAR 24/03 A resident student was found responsible for breaking

Wilf's staff reported receiving a counterfeit ten dollar a window in Little House. The matter will be forward-

bill. The bill was turned over to Regional Police Fraud ed to the Judicial Affairs Council.

Branch.

MISCHIEF 0255 HRS FRI MAR 28/03 "■■■ I§f

#% 1 FIRE DEPT RESPONSE 1830 HRS WED MAR 26/03 Person(s) unknown broke a gate arm at lot 20.

Waterloo Fire Dept responded to a fire alarm at Little

2115 FRI MAR 28/03 : House A Wing. It turnsout that a student left a plate on CAUSE DISTURBANCE HRS Pho'i^^ piers the element. The Fire Officers lot 16 between MacDonald the stove and turned on wrong responded to

and residents and Little House after of Dept cleared the smoke with fans were House receiving a report a IT Directors allowed to return. number of people shouting and throwing beer bottles

at one of the residences. On arrival 5 beer bottles Finance Directors UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITING 1100 HRS THU were found

done the MAR 27/03 but no people were there. No damage was to

member unknown female A faculty reported that an building.

approached her in her office attempting to buy books

from her for the of resale. The female was not FIRE DEPT RESPONSE 2203 HRS FRI MAR 28/03 purpose dfciMla ll——■■!■»■■■> ■ m Positions located. Waterloo Fire dept responded to Little House in Other

fire alarm. The alarm had been activat- response to a

FALSE FIRE ALARM 0040 HRS FRI MAR 28/03 ed by the smoke caused by some food over boiling

Person(s) unknown caused a fire alarm by activating a on the stove.

of smoke pull station in Arts Bldg E Wing. No sign or IT Mariager

fire were detected. MISCHIEF 0030 HRS SUN MAR 30/03

number of males found to be for A were responsible HR Manager FALSE FIRE ALARM 2350 HRS THU MAR 27/03 causing damage to a vending machine in the Terrace.

Person(s) unknown caused a fire alarm by activating a Written Trespass notices were issued to some and

No pull station in the Science Building. sign of smoke some will be forwarded to the Judicial Affairs Council.

or fire were detected. Applications & Job Descriptions During this time period, 7 provincial offence notices

and 2 warnings were issued for Liquor Act violations. are available in the Student Publications

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The Cord Weekly It's time for me to go

The tie that binds since 1926 only topics that students are qualified to end in itself. Christine Cherry talk about; we haven't forfeited our Societal attitudes have A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication right changed

to discuss concerns. While towards liberal arts. Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre global What is a history

bombs are not on head, I to 75 University Avenue West, dropping my degree going get you? I've often heard Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 still member of the human that am a race, question. Why does it have to 'get (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 I and this membership demands that me'anything? I have often replied. What Fax: (519) 883-0873 about what fel- have learned care is happening to my I at Laurier cannot be 884-1970 ext. 3560 Advertising: (519) low human beings. measured by looking at my transcript www.wlusp.com If and self-focused and be I was self-serving it may not directly transferable to e-mail: [email protected] with minimal as a twenty-something some entry-level job. Against all odds, it

Editor-in-Chief financial what the hell has responsibility, expanded my understanding of "She's eating his ass like it's Thanksgiving dinner." the I'm fit - Brandon Currie, in reference to watching a woman give would I be like by time was forty where I into this world, and it has a rimjob to a man dressed in a dog suit with a mortgage and a massive credit- given me the confidence to believe that

than card debt? make difference. For It's time for me to go. I am more I can a that Laurier,

Editorial Board need leave before have What has the thank but have ready. I to I changed since days you, you'll to pardon me

lost shred of faith had when students roles in the if I dash out of here before that confi- completely any i played major

Can I Get You A Drink? in Editor-in-Chief the sanctity and righteousness of post- anti-Vietnam war and civil rights move- dence slides down into apathy. I feel

Assignment Editor Bringer Of Veggies secondary education. ments? Perhaps part of the problem is like one of the lucky ones, but I'm not a

Production Manager I'm Not Drunk. .. When I imagined what university gambling woman.

Identity? would be envisioned Tuition News Editors I Have No like, I a sprawling deregulation threats, volun-

One-Tooth Cletus lush where students You'll have teers who are interested in green quadrangle to pardon only getting

Editor Carly's Okay! on the if I dash out of validation from their student lead- Opinion lay grass, passionately discussing me peers, before confi- International Editor Carly's Okay! pressing matters of politics, justice and here my ers unwilling to be anything but neutral

Entertainment Editor Too Good For Us the state of humanity. When I got to the dence slides down on issues of war or work-stoppages and

concrete block that is Laurier I rational- into I like 'don't education with dis- Sports Editors No Show apathy. feel interrupt my

Steffie's Saviour ized that could live without the I ofthe cussion' attitudes - one more of this I green am one lucky year

Things To Do time would - of the but I'm not and I'll start to break. Business Editor Better space most I spend ones, a Features Editor Sober here would be during the winter months gambling woman. I admire those, who in the face of it have stood for what know Student Life Editor Not A *#@! Bitch! anyway. all, up they is

What would have Kids at the Arts Editor Young'un I never thought I right. peace camp, stay

rationalize the of that students' financial while and make to out context my uni- burdens, warm, stay dry, sure you get

still smaller than those the off of this versity experience would be the passion on average in campus before it sucks the

Cord ever Staff or the meaningful discourse. I didn't stage of raising children, .are optimistic, idealistic lifeblood out of

students know that enrolling in Laurier meant increasing; some are graduat- you. debt loads the has become Classified Coordinator Cairin Howlett...again that I was taking a break from being a ing with as big as average University simply a

of human No told understand that the until The Ho Train Carly's Drunk! part the race. one me mortgage. I can four-year waiting period, you can

focus of their education has be the 'real world' and Carly's Drunk! Joanna Lau that from here on in, it was just about to on get out into get a

that will allow them to decent Put in the Carly's Okay! Carly's Okay! me. getting job pay paying job. time,

of off their loans before the cash and for the Carly's Drunk! Amy Mallett If it is not occurring south they die, probably pump in wait pay

stress-induced heart attacks. This off. We don't of Copy Editors Debra Siemens University Ave. or north of Bricker St., of is go to a place higher

few students and indicative of the that consumer boot- Amanda Elliott Sarah Friesen very seem to care. Matters sad, funding learning, we go to a

have received from the done and need Amy Rogers Dianne Tennen of tuition deregulation, housing short- universities camp. I've my time I to

evaluations out. Tara Koshowski Kim Brown ages, improved professor provincial government. get

Photo Matt Benassi and the double cohort' are all Students no have the Manager looming longer luxury those The opinions expressed in this editorialare ofthe aijthoranddo not necessarily reflect those of The Cord Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money important issues that students have a to focus on learning when education is editorial WLUSP orWLU. If Staff, the board, you actual- the and Advertising Manager Angela Foster particular stake in, but they are not seen as a means to an end, not an ly read this, come up to the 3rd floor ofthe FNCC and will No serious. Do it we giveyou a prize. joke. We're AdProduction Manager Elisabeth Oliviera

Ad Production Assistants Nicole Wilker Mikel Sala KamAthwal LETTERS Juliah Thrift

Drunks of the Week to about Scuttle Lifeboat Ethics seem to want to let us into the lifeboat. and childish make accusations Sereda, Currie, Boyce & Beath Laurier has attended. My fellow Golden Hawks, tough times The problems here at are a course one never introduc- It is more indicative of a lot of the serious As for the beef with creative CONTEIBUTOMS are upon us. important, now prob-

than to lems facing the human race today. It's tions—it is a marketing course. As Jeffrey Hawkins, Dan Sennet, Jessica ever, keep asking questions. any few I'm time that the members of the student knows, McLaughlin, Bernard Dawson. Shawn Parker, Here are a questions asking: we, intelligent marketing

Derek Iwanuk, FJ Hill Joseph Farag, Rory Nisan, for a Why has the Alumni Association not Laurier community, get mad as hell and CREATIVITY is an integral aspect Kaelyn Koepke, Devon Martin, Sean Goebey. replied to letter from March 17, let the that be know that we are successful plan. Thus it makes sense to Brian D'Souza, Bacardi Limon, Bacardi Orange, my powers take based cre- Canadian Club, Malibu, Smirnoff, cheeba, 2003? not going to it anymore! propose an assignment on Coors Parot's the Canadian, Light, Bay, have hide? To do I'm for don't Do they something to my part volunteering ativity, you agree? Balcony, fridge magnets, red pepper, Feeiin' it, I all interested students What are they hiding? the position of Laurier Chancellor. I urge to speak "Cage come here I want you!", Del Preston we lot of work but with students enrolled in the love you, thanks Friend & 161 & V-dubs, Indiana Has President Rosehart done anything? know it's a solving deep- currently Bones and the of Poon, Camel Toe Temple students worth three-fifths of rooted is. before it based on Are a per- systemic problems always course dropping per- Annie, The Notorious V.A.G., Tenacious D, son? Laurier I am ready. With a sonal as opposed to fact. Brandon's chant! Brandon's chant! Die Hard, community, opinions Gardner Wayne's World, Christine's roommate for the I can't blame the Chancellor of the great deal of hard work and positive Dave B-9 for life dalmatians, bed, baybbeeee, men Board of Governors for He and 4th BBA 'retiring.' thinking we can return peace com- year Co-op dressed up as dalmatians, Iron Flag, dog bones, be the lack of to and in the must appalled by trans- petence our proud campus get Germans, The girl porn shop, ejaculating drunk! drunk!, decision the rid of lifeboat ethics. No Watercan? butt plugs, Carly's Carly's "Why parency, poor making, Why "I blame does he keep to find chanting?!?," Bryn', degradation of the Laurier community Peace, I was surprised and disappointed "They got the warrantr, the Mofson's case, and the apathy of those the David Wellhauser no mention of the recent FLOAT: Dylan Chip-smelling vomit, Saturday for the partial running

" show. Think of the memories, 17-year-old co-op students, for a moment movie Wilfrid Laurier University '01 Murray / Bedouin Soundclash concert Kiliah, Raekwon's Ghostface meaty gut, how would the this week's Cord. Titanic, university in In my opinion any Christine's toilet (from Carly &Stefanj... That'll do administration act in the final scenes of BU 432 Good if YOU Attend Class charity event at Laurier that draws over pig, that'll do..."Caiiy's Ok! Carly's Ok! Carly's..." the film? Would bloat- deserv- they be the few This is in regards to Ben Durrer's com- 400 people is noteworthy and

student of Wilfrid Laurier It is editori- The Cord is the official newspaper University. an ed chuckle-heads who all the life Consumer of Weekly hog ments regarding 8U432, ing coverage. published by WilfridLaurier University StudentPublications, Waterloo, ally independentnewspaper boat administrative elite: Laurier Behaviour. The student run and organized without share space? a corporation capital. PLEASE of the I find be of stop being part problem Ben's comments to inaccurate, show, which was in support submitted with the author's student All letters to the editor mustbe signedand name, identifi- and work with those of us committed to unfounded and Watercan (a Canadian water relief char- mustbe received via overtly generalized. cation number, and telephonenumber. Letters by noon Tuesday on disk, or e-

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"more more first and the of the would choose it. Big'E'Small said, money day on day midterm) paper to ignore be libelous in contra- The Cord reserves the right not topublish materialthat is deemed to or problems." Please stop trying to get he would realize how interesting, and My only hope is that it was not vention with the Cord's Code ofEthics or journalistic standards.

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French Bench I'm Gonna Cry

The Finale Today I get back the

the clubs that Mr. Chris Clemens where are so pricy Noodle will look like gourmet pasta by the truth time crawl back Waterloo. you to Staying here in the 'Loo during the school off-sea-

son isn't exactly terrible, but bar nights are

generally different and you'll have to com-

where in the pletely relearn where the sweet spots are. I start believing imaginary rev-

The horror! olution four I began years ago. Drouin Jacky Four I had boxful Relationships also change drastically as years ago a of memo-

and all of which unravel routine is temporarily disrupted every- ries, slowly began to as

their for while. them and one goes separate ways a I questioned over over You'll be reminded why high school wasn't again. Memory One: Driving in the truck

here the end of another school remember and realize that with mom. I believed that first So we are at as great as you my truly my recollection and I'm last column, still it's to an incredible amount conscious was around year writing my possible change driving

weekend and the of while under the Edmonton in the the trying to recover from the in space a single year truck, looking up at

all of classes usual. influence of the Incubator©. and the mountains. seat skipping my day's as per University sky My car was be said about the become influential factor such that I had There's something to Parents may an positioned in a way no

it's enforce their traditional choice but look atmosphere around WLU these days; an again as they to up.

blend of for that be home at "And the was so blue," I'd tell interesting eager anticipation restrictions, requesting you sky peo-

milliseconds the fact that consid- "And truth voice believe be and That's all the summer that seems mere midnight despite you is," says a I to ple, they'd nod, respectively.

Smith let them asked and for the final "Oh ered sunrise an conclusion to Hudson (or see for, A nod. away grim preparation adequate god, please I really anyway. respectful

in two each at school. bottles as win- me now) as shakes, and later realized that was sweet Jesus, I have four exams days, day Tequila it rises, forming Four years I I wrong. beautiful and sound has that could be is a mess and dowsill decoration are no an waves. memories my course pre-registration I longer option. symmetrical My body

me summer is far from truth is a truck." traced back even further, have somehow contracted severe herpes!" Don't get wrong, "Today live that recalled hurdle of academia. We're almost done a horror to be dreaded and, in fact, is usu- Right on, I can that; senses being

in and the light at the end of the tunnel is ally loaded with good times, road trips and a truth-truck that takes me to held the dark, and car-

the weekends in the better and blinding. much schlocking on promise land; a ried, gently being dice Remember when released the dark- that out to be between work shifts. For once accu- where I in same For many, light turns a you're place kings play

that them at rather than watch it steadi- with soldiers and Toni this: ness. It's the we screaming train rams into 80 mulating money say feeling

Summersville 500 kilome- between and the drastic Morrison's books read the more I at called that we catch km/h en route to ly slip your fingers, are chip 'peace'

and the confused student is left to of and is out loud on street corner this circle, the onto now and then, a tres away, change pace lifestyle initially every

rounder it that we knew as a figure out whether the train will make it on refreshing. Your life is full of people and speakers; gets. feeling

and in this here child in someone else's time if wind velocity is a factor and perhaps places that bleed nostalgia reconnect "Here,

result of mas- with Stress levels are at a we flesh; flesh that arms. Now, I knew those wonder if they are dead as a you your past. place, record low. flesh that mountains from before, but sive collision trauma. Hopefully not, as the weeps, laughs; them damn of But before know it, start to dances on bare feet in what made so train was merely a clumsy instrument you you'll grass.

to miss this It'll under skin, Love it. Love it hard. Yonder do not on that that could never the analogy. But summer indeed tends be the place. creep your they special day i get of head? serious checks of the times had love flesh. it." (Beloved, picture out catalyst for some reality reminding you good you your They despise my I them and 85) Because that was the first saw in amongst university kids. volunteering, partying, participating p. day

the the limits of and In this learn Learn colour. And the was so and vivid For starters, we will no longer be pushing your intelligence place here, humility. sky bright

will that when the that that the burnt itself onto super-privileged future of Western civiliza- emotional stamina. The Concourse it so you're only person on day image

mind half-remembered doesn't matter I was scarred the colour blue, and tion for the duration of the next few months. exist in your as a standing in a room, it really me. by

undertone dream and all the used to talk to if don't like the shirt on back, or if it's been better ever since. There's a decidedly depressing people you you your getting

realize there will be from the their think of to Remember when this: the more that accompanies the first time you ghosts past, you can't anything funny say. I say I chip

that education is useless memories occasional the walls and ask them what at this circle, the rounder it your completely as barely preserved by Nudge they gets.

them "The truth is!" at hand clubs some rich MSN conversations and hurried think about the shirt. to I audience, my you golf to snooty phone Nudge just yell my remind of their because audience self, reflected in words bastard, food to some hip-jive punk-ass kid, calls. yourself presence, being my

The truth is a truck metal to some The for these walls are and aren't on a computer screen. or pieces particularly urge challenge, independence here, they going with and half of tank of unfriendly small-parts manufacturing and personal growth which initially drove anywhere anytime too soon. balding tires, a gas, all need California. I'm machine. harsh choose education will I can't make love that shirt on but it's I to to Summer employment is a you to a university you your get hands and covered in reminder that aren't in resurface and will realize that some- back. feet, we charge quite yet, you holding my else but least be that Mr. this became life and "Truth the voice and hear mud, as witnesses, because no one at we won't so poor how, place your 'going is," repeats, I my

to believe this. breakfast. home' is a vacation, a it to foam at the mouth. I'm too afraid is ever Noodle is a daily just temporary begin going

If will be turn around but realise The truth is I it Social life? Turn that shit upside down. reprise. You back, ready to once to now, I barely get myself.

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2003: A Geopolitical Odyssey

within the conflict, it is not to of captured Iraqis by American for Republicans in 2004, the religious right Brian D'Souza important footage

not same believe in the industrial loose our heads and become enamored media outlets has elicited the wing. They military

criticism. Bush & Blair and will follow President the with the media. can the most level of Furthermore, complex they "The next day [after a firefight during They provide Bush wherever he leads them. and sensationalistic news on have that several combat deaths Vietnam War] General Westmoreland flew graphic copy alleged The As far the future of the I've It committed the US/UK armed were POWs executed by the Iraqis. as war in. All the news outfits and everything. atrocities by goes,

families of the dead soldiers told that never been one to or make wild hilarious As these forces in or can us a were speculate was the most thing. sons Iraq they give picture recall from moralistic and well their loved ones died in combat. are I can only a scene a of bitches came out there, the Gl's started of highly disciplined Why guesses.

of evil versions of these in circulation? World War II The at walk to striking within the heart two events movie, Bridge lying. The newsman would up troops deep the The the views of A of American vehicles and "What did do? 'I to and freedom to US ignored dissenting Remagen. group them say, you Single- bring democracy

Americans when invaded are the German country- handedly killed three hundred thousand masses. many they Iraq. traveling through UN side when the Lieutenant in the lead with knife.'And Some of the most circumvented the as well and jeep [enemy soldiers] my Bowie important develop- They his vehicle hundred meters 25th in the media that we should the anti-American a write it - Herb ments stops couple man, they'd up," Mock, pay they certainly ignored in other include the treatment of views of the Arab Street. So bother from a farmhouse. The Captain the Infantry Division Rifle Squad Leader attention to why try- the berates him for Prisoners of War All of the to sanitize the conflict at this in jeep being overly cautious, Another day, another read through the (POWs). parties ing stage

and reminds him of the time are wast- involved in this conflict are of What is the in mis-representing they various news services to find out what's signatories game? goal

the events in If a cruise The Lieutenant lets the take the news sites have mate- the Geneva Convention, which insists on taking place Iraq? ing. Captain going on in Iraq. The killed civilians lead and his off rial of flavour and the humane treatment of POWs. The missile 60 at a marketplace, position jeep speeds every political ideology. it missiles that land- towards the farmhouse where it is blown to sites like Geneva Convention is a of try to pin on Iraqi There are the right wing FOX just piece paper. why numbers from anti-tank concealed exercis- It meant to the Americans when ed on The serial pieces an news, which blare the most blatant nothing Bagdad? by weapon it in farmhouse. After the Lieutenant in outlets like the and killed civilians in Vietnam recovered of the cruise missile link the gives es propaganda; foreign they raped pieces attack the of the alterna- (the most the Lai back to a US manufacturer, this the order to occupants now famous Al-Jazeera providing tragic example being My why deny irrefutable evidence? of his soldiers asks him "What and there is the state funded massacre) and it was the Iraqi's house, one tive coverage; ignored by The killed and Kuwaiti civil- The truth is the sanitized version of news do think is in there?" Lieutenant BBC, with news that is much clearer and when they raped you

ians the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. dictated armchair warriors with the same sarcasm that unbiased than other sources, although it during by paraded replies perme-

before and ates who has had their idealism does leave something to be desired. Iraqi footage of American POWs (circu- us on FOX news CNN are open- anyone it isn't own lated but not Western believed and one of crushed: "Well, candy." While reporters try to stress their through Al-Jazeera, ly accepted by group role outlets) has been while similar Americans: The Americans who will vote self-importance and exaggerate their condemned,

LETTERS

what. And mindless We have to memories of two World Wars on "commenting" on formance no matter advertisements or the peace" are? definitely opinion by just will teach how read soil remind of the the F'n'M but in confidence and chicken scratch comic Goat Goes meet. I you to our always us review, reality having good

didn't of the tore into is much different to Laurier that resulted in the (I write "only Europeans cost "looking on bright you just Jenn's opinion stage presence than the size of the of of this love I will also teach Side." and made excuses for what she an omission any mention peace.") you having ego

could Nicolas know F'n'M took auditorium! I'm sure even entertaining and important school how to debate (that be use- Dupont saw. I a long

ful if have in time to but in the Matthew Broderick knows the dif- event. you want to a career put together, I realize that the David Greisman the field: made a Grow WLUSU business, it doesn't matter if ference. political you Up stage money

tired have raised wentto and that's 2nd Year Attention Addict statement on Europe, therefore I I cannot believe the childishness you're or not, you to charity,

about of Laurier students. When I 200% to each and Continued on 10... was answering you some give every per- page

if left Poor Poor Rory Nisan Europe.) And by the way Rory, high school, I expected uni- li —^ "believe all human to be different. No you being versity more 1

After last love and no more vs. \ I reading your article, peace equally" you cliques, "popular" You're going places. "Look the that and name on bright side," I just agree "nobody wants to die," "nerdy", certainly no | wanted tell how could feel such to you I am sorry. you please explain to me calling! Do you honestly

when and lack of confidence that I am sorry because, I wrote why you are pro-war agree a you can jj letter make the of else down you a to try to you on killing innocent Iraqis? justify putting someone 112

understand make feel better? why Europe does Or maybe you are not a human just to yourself 1 j deserve assumed that GROW UP! a veto, I you being!

have the Then that this letter to adequate knowledge in you wrote I'm writing com- j

the field should be consid- recent events. The considering your position "Europeans not ment on two J The ered because first Lee's letter in as political commentator in peace loving" you is Mr. Sterling

Cord and Editor-in-Chief of the were thinking about Napoleon, which he referred to Jenn as

and the second political science newspaper. Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, and "Darkseid," is a

However last week obvi- Stalin conversation involved you (geography question to a that mem-

me the that bers of ously gave proof you political commentator studying WLUSU.

have You wanted show not. to me political science: since when is First off Mr. Lee, let's get one

how I letter. the was wrong in my Russia in European thing straight. Jenn is nothing

Thank I lot. short of and you, laughed a Union????? But it is exactly a wonderful, loving,

because of friend who First, can you explain to me what happened in the supportive happens to

where the racial in that we love don't be talented writer. implications past peace: we a very I

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but what? Thousands of school in and be such great, so raising money to fight ship being true to yourself. I want to graded in a We still do work C.F.? And the think lot of need to think that classmates want people charity every day especially during a you manner my are your

and none of them week that has the most of and hard before the next and not I get recognition spirit long my enemy, my ally. letters!

for it. work is for those the entire most of time mouth tuition Charity year? Also, you you open your to want my deregulated so

who are from notfor who have been heard to slander another that the rich richer and benefiting it, put Jenn person. can get involved. those who are If down don't even know her. Sarah Fabbro the left This is the last "real" any Just poor ignorant. I already

F'n'M member feels the need to because she writes friend have lined the something Angry a job up minute Cord for the but year blame someone for don't doesn't Jenn's review, you like, give you I'm done school at the bank can send in blame because the to her down What you your yourself, only you right put just I want where daddy works. I want to

had the to what because the "cool" do it. letters for our first power change people care about myself and nobody

think for I flowers. Red too? happened on stage. Be an individual, your- see roses A else. I want to be a Laurier busi- issue of next year, the recent event self. All is flower IS red That Secondly, you're doing hurting a rose. song ness student. published this where a WLUSU member called another student who has done makes no sense. No wonder I May!

a bitch is to deserve of this hate music. has Jenn completely outra- nothing any Creativity no J.A. Sentel

This has Give that this world. want to geous. happened many crap. me written proof place in I be [email protected] times, but this was over Jenn has stated that she hates told I need to memorize useless

Shinerama. If hates WLUSU dare facts and formulae. Jenn WLUSU, I you. I want to be

and school Mr. and Life what spirit as Lee isn't about others force fed powerpoint slides and Your friend for life,

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laws will be held accountable." make them smart." part of their 'Protect' phase,

facial Raytheon declined to comment Raytheon is also deeply involved Raytheon is developing a

about the settlement. in of President to be used in American many aspects George recognition The Waterloo plant, founded in W. Bush's plans for increased home- airports.

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Sudanese student

tells her story

Refugee student a mandatory military program to train citizens to fight for the Northern Sudan military. For

Stella to submit to this mandate would require

her kill her the South but Stella Minga to own family in resistance to conscription would result in describes her imprisonment. As a result, Stella left Sudan and in joined a refugee camp Kenya.

Stella describes the be camp lifestyle to

with the fre- journey to WLU especially difficult for women of and the clashes of quent occurrence rape

numerous cultures. Survival also depended on

Kaelyn Koepke United Nations food aid, but due to corrupt

governments, food would not reach the

Sudanese Global Studies student Stella Minga refugee camps as expected. shared a of her life with a small audience After of life in the she piece a year camp, applied

last in her tur- for Thursday night IEI, describing a refugee exchange program provided by

bulent from the World of Canada journey a Kenyan refugee camp to University Service

WLU. extensive (WUSC). After an application

She recounted her childhood Stella informed that she had been fondly grow- process, was which ing up in Sudan, sounded similar to accepted to Wilfrid Laurier University in

how most North Americans would describe * Canada. "I couldn't describe how excited I If ft . | <

Contributed Photo their she continued knew life upbringing. However, to was. I my was going to change."

A man embraces his child in a near Jordan where Iraqi refugees have details of how her life been refugee camp Amman, give drastically changed Stella, having already on a rather turbu- amassed in recent weeks. Stella was also forced into a camp because of armed conflict. once the conflict between the northern and lent journey, was about to embark on entirely southern of Sudan reached regions her home- new one. Alone, she left behind her homeland

town. and traveled the student and each described the of WUSC, fol- to a distant and unfamiliar place. mostly by body Laurier general purpose

Her home in the conflict has contributed 50 lowed Carol from was destroyed World University Service of Canada is a student already cents to by Hunsburger, a graduate

and she fled the north where She described her fulfill- to adjusting tothe non-profit, non-governmental organization fund students such as Stella to have the same Guelph University. local strict Islamic culture difficult. based with local that Canadians underval- in on a WUSC proved Further, in Ottawa committees at opportunities many ment having participated she forced was to to different Canada. Stella and An additional 50 cents oftuition fees committee for six weeks in a adapt entirely campuses across many ue. on top Malawi, program

of women and Stella learned others have been assisted the Student would the of additional offered each This summer expectations to by cover expenses an stu- year. participants her head. Africa discuss cover Relugee Sponsorship Program (SRSP). This dent refugee to come to Laurier, although this will be traveling to Benin, to education Her earned her a student motion voted down in student referen- issues of past high program provides displaced refugees was a development.

school she could in diploma although not pursue with opportunities to complete their post-sec- dum 2002.

education in northern visit post-secondary Sudan ondary education in Canada. Approximately Many opportunities for student involve- For more information on WUSC activities,

because she did not understand Arabic. In 40 students each also discussed at this are sponsored year by ment were presentation.

1997, the Sudanese WUSC. for this Global Studies co-ordinator Len Friesen government implemented Funding process is provided 12International Opinion Wednesday April 2 2003

Don't silence Democracy looks like this

What Nisan really thinks about the war calls for justice Rory

so that the US can the North of course) the world dying keep Korea, may be able united tanta- to act against an Keep fighting opposing a war on Iraq is Rory Nisan peace. aggres-

What me about this sor for the first time human mount to supporting Saddam really upset in history. Council This would be the power at Hussein. This is simply patently war was that the UN Security incredibly significant. solution. undertook the task false. is the could not reach a It was in of the It among peace I being that the be devil's advocate for Laurier movement that one finds some of everyone's interest war two reasons. First, school the most ardent critics of Hussein supported by the United Nations. 1 thought our needed someone

and show that the and his brutal policies; critical of Mostly I blame France, Germany to us war is not as sim-

Joseph Farag them far back Russia for not that the as a war for oil. After isn't as as 20 years ago, recognizing ple being all, both sides when those currently bombing damage done if the UN were to lose having of an argument not

the Butcher Political Commentator would be much worse the essence of free Iraq were providing legitimacy speech upon

of Baghdad with poison with than abstaining on a vote for war. which democratic society is based?

which kill for the would the US should be Even it have been 'the to Iranians, laying Since I began writing Cord, I Most say though may

7 silent he butchered his have been called number of blamed because believe it is as own a things: they stubbornly wrong argument ,1 impor-

refused the world's and believe have people. warmonger, jingoist, CNN propagan- to give in to tantto present, I they

the the of well the idea. demands. those who blame made think about their At same time, peace diser, son a... you get However, people own

here and elsewhere have been the US for this must remember that we views than otherwise Staff Writer movement Many angered by my pro- more they

still if their live in interna- would have. must never forget that there is war editorials, as I was insulting currently a unipolar where dom- The other hear fresh of much work to be done. I fear that views and beliefs an tional one reason? it As you reports yet by presenting system power I thought

dead the the inates international relations. would be and I've more more civilian in upcom- once transgression against opposing argument. fun, gotten

is and done The truth that the that The US do whatever it than I for. ing days, weeks, and months, Iraq over with, peace is opinion I can pleas- bargained

rallies for North Korea have been in Cord articles it chose to the UN to to think that who don't merely picture an anony- or perhaps presenting es; yet go try Finally, I anyone

will have be held and after has not been own view. first resolve the internation- has become articles in mous body bag. Rather, picture Iran to my I things through upset by my and Russia the has realize what little the faces of loved who knows where. So to rhetoric after read- al arena. France, Germany past to your ones, that, expressed pro-war

the Global Studies article seemed to the US for we here at Laurier have on the lying there lifeless, perhaps PIRG, LAND, ing an by my colleague Joseph penalize making impact the torn to shreds Club and all the rest of who his articles were and this effort, to take the war. I do believe in of bleeding, perhaps you Farag. Though preferring oppor- importance rather individuals this bombs of those who had the to for continue to be I to flex their mus- by the were courage fight your very interesting tunity meagre protesting war; they should the of also school's of liberate convictions: maintain the someone to cles in As a are our state allegedly coming to you. right. thought try repre- pseudonym peace. furthering

sent the other side of the so the UN has lost and However, to become There are countless stories of There is, however, another Iraq War, result, legitimacy democracy.

which has that readers could balanced needs remember the even is to lives and loves lost, as a result of voice spoken out tire- get more one only to upset, angry, failing recog- school I'd like kudos of Nations to understand that nize that whether the is or this evil transgression against an lessly. to give my to coverage. League pro

real the nei- the of failure of the antiwar has innocent people whose only Rory Nisan, who has been a wor- My views on war are consequences a really zero bearing on than what the future of be the victims of ther nor anti-war. do believe UN would be far worse a war now or in crime was to our thy adversary. Despite many an pro I happens

Each individual civilian letter to the has Saddam must be removed from international relations. monster. angry editor, Rory against Iraq. I believe that those who of maintained his and that he is more In the final am some- want to in that body count 580 repre- own personal power, dangerous analysis, I world should be it than what The in the US make a difference in the sents somebody's mother, father, integrity in speaking out, any American-supported govern- optimistic. regime While that will him. about conservative their time rather than brother, sister, son or daughter. popular or unpopular. ment replace is as as you can get spend studying

Meanwhile the United States within democratic framework it so can themselves Most left behind someone who at many a professional journalist con- a yet protesting, they put make real difference read has shied from tinues to intervene where have to use the United Nations in a to a this very moment, as you away controversy they attempted position

of had real be. This also disturbs before to in the future. Of I'm this, is grieving. Still more tragic for fear retaliation, Rory no right to system rushing war. course, ignoring

those who didn't have the out if the US A was set and an now to write this, so are any- courage to speak despite peace greatly, especially precedent although essay right

makes mistake conflict the continental who to one left behind to grieve for opposition. While, at the end of a in its man- European powers am I judge?

result of our and have differ- and a war the ball in this instance, them, lost either as a the day, Rory I agement greater emerges; dropped I

believe that in the next (with sanctions, our bombs or our ences of opinion, he raises sever- and don't forget all the people who are crisis

monster. al valid points that profit all who

This last column of the is my put serious thought into them,

and the of the conclusions year given events occur- regardless at

around the world which arrive. ring today, I you

find with much to but all had to myself say Ultimately, I hoped

lost for words with which to achieve by beginning to write for

speak. The Cord was to get people to

the first half of life and think. I I spent my stop never, at any

living in Canada and the latter point, attempted to change any

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return there this week for work, another CNN, spewing vitriol. I

closer home would be still if the war is hitting to happier however,

before. who than ever a person once disagreed

has with read had For its part, Laurier me, what I to say

fertile and to proved to be a breeding began honestly question his her beliefs with ground for powerful political or long-held

commend before convictions. I wish to an open mind, ultimately

of heart. the anti-war movement on cam- having a change

for tireless effort in So to the Laurier pus promoting community,

individuals under- stress and fret justice. These as you over exams, remember that half world stand that those actions taking a away

half world are more there are those and fret- place a away stressing bombs than just flashes and explosions ting over dropping

to be around over bullets on television. I am proud them,

school which is offi- them, over not attending a whizzing past ille- able find food cially opposed to an unjust, being to or water;

whose student and in this world in which we gal war and body

concerned with the welfare live, half a world is not that is so away jjj^^ far far. of people seemingly so away.

those who that There are say International Opinion • 13 Wednesday April 2 2003

Jackass of the Year

1. Co-Jackasses of the Year: George W. Bush* and Saddam Hussein

2. Fahvell* 10. Geraldo Rivera Jerry

the most endur- How bad of a journalist Perhaps of the do have be ing jackass week, you top to and be fired by FOX? As bad my personal favourite for saying tele- as Rivera apparently. tubbies were gay

first this be the definitive of tenure inter- At glance, may appear to a cop out to picking jackass my as

national editor. if looks would that the traits of both of these world 3. Michael 9. Joe Millionaire However, one deeper, I say jackass Jackson*

Both of these for the death of and Thanks for distracting leaders is virtually equal. jackasses are responsible many, possibly It was a good jackass

millions from impending the final blow to international compromise and collective security. The insistance of both to scoff at run for Jacko, although

with world is neither were elected in free and fair elections. those were war your charming opinion appalling, especially considering specials just

looks and jackassery Thanks to these two jackasses, solving conflicts through violence is still acceptable in 2003 . plain disturbing *previously as 'Jackass selectedtheofweek'

8. John Ashcroft 7.Rael* 6. Pat Buchanan* 5. Tony Blair 4. Donald Rumsfeld

Your terrorist Who could Can A snort of Yank to impotent forget our anyone disagree good Comparing Germany level warnings have beloved jackass from with "Soviet bum is always in order Third World nations

attain PM look his inspired us all to Jan.9? Lefs hope he Canuckistan" as the jack- for this jackass impressive on

level of doesn't clone himself of the resume your jackass ass quote year? jackass

The Life and Times of the Jackass

Falwell is the 21 shelved 2: make return Oct. 17: Jerry inaugural JOTW Jan 15:JOTW is temporarily removed for war on terror issue Jan :JOTW indefinitely April JOTW triumphant

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The Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Past or Present?

that! Toronto Maple Leaf Facts....hmmmm, / was not aware of

ofthe with 10: the in - 94 student Devon Martin details the Toronto NHL for most consecutive wins at the start of a season accomplishing feat the 1993 season. WLUSP Co-op history Q The Leafs hold the record in the period in NHL history, but were outscored by the Buffalo Sabres 9t03 in the second period Q The Leafs were involved highest scoring final of the Buffalo 14, Leafs 4. Leak team and their for the on March 19 1981. The score game was Stanley Cup allowed 131 Maple hockey on-going quest in in the season the fewest one season 1953 -54 they only goals. Q The Leafs hold the NHL record for goals against

holds the NHL record for the most points in a single game with 10: scoring 6 goals and assisting Q Former Maple Leaf Captain, Darryl Sittler Boston on 4 to help the Leafs defeat Don Cherry's Bruins on February 7,1976.

and around the also with hometown the Leafs excelled. It was a close each arm waist; it game, a capacity since their last within the win over the Boston Bruins. appearances Stanley crowd of 233 it wouldn't series even the Lanny The first had a simple white band around the 13 watching, Stanley Cup though after the Leafs' but few McDonald also made headlines when win, 35 haven't Maple elimination, next years before this Leafs in 6 Cup years ago, they professional neck. Veins be long same building Maple won games. one since. have there was or even this sea- he scored a series over- won another They would host Toronto's first huge, winning, hockey game in Stanley Cup close in the few also son?" A come relatively past Stanley Cup win. The next the Toronto was played or very year, Maple of 35 has going to the second round in drought years Irvine "Ace" years, lanuary 4, 1948 in which Leafs' star player, Bailey The been time for their last four seasons. Maple a long led Toronto to their first win Toronto played a team Cup Leafs a new ir Toronto, and Leaf enthusi- began century v 3-0 of the New York from Berlin (Kitchener) in in a sweep for the 1920's- 1934 Jersey style as they finished the 1999- asts are hungry the Ontario Professional Rangers. thrill of win in 1967-1970 Jersey 2000 season above the 100- . a big Cup Perhaps the most The total goals were only 17 to 16 Hockey League. Although for the first the future. time point barrier very near time for the in the Leafs' favor. Came 6 was one of lost Toronto wen 'Jorious period they 3-0, General and in 7 against the New York time in franchise historv manager Leafs goal game Toronto Leafs was the in as 10-2 and won the OPHL Maple greatest games history coach Pat sounded Islanders in the 1978 Quarter Finals. It They also won their firs Quinn the 19405, when won 3-1 on a 100 foot that sea during they empty-net- championship the Leafs' best Division Title in 37 about this was Maple playoff per- optimistic the team won five ter Great efforts went on to lose Stanley by George Armstrong. son. They The Leaf's the Leafs team before formance of the decade. years. year's Leafs from star like the Leafs 6-4 Montreal ir 'Cups. The Maple veteran players against The for rolled the Ottaw this season started, even 1980s were painful years over the (i- managed to maintain an captain, George Armstrong, Johnny Stanley Cup game fans the Senators in six ir with the loss of star net- Toronto hockey as Maple games effective roster the Bower and Terry Sawchuk, Tim -was one during only game Leafs couldn't drag themselves out of the first round of the minder Curtis Joseph, Second World War and Horton, Eddie Shack, Red Allan instead of seven bad Kelly; 'who it of the bottom half of the standings. Stars post-season, but lost out high-tailed out the Gardens full of and Dave Keon were the main then). Since then, Torontc kept Stanley; like Mike Palmateer, Daryl Sittler, and to New Jersey in six , town to Detroit where a "True-Blue" factors that led the defeat of the has been home to to severa, passionate hock- couldn't win be a lan Turnbull moved on to other games as they ge Stanley Cup may Canadiens short-lived fans. The Stanley Cup Montreal giving Toronto professional clubs. Wilt' Paiment made the histo- the Devils' neutral zone more realistic dream. New ey by 4th win in six Dave came in 1942, Stanley Cup teams such as the championships years. books when he became the In their 2000-2001 Ed Belfour has done a hockey ry in 1981 trap. play- 1945, and three consecutive Keon, their star defense-man, who Toronto Tecumsehs, the Toronto first off after third in solid of the Leafs right winger to pick up 97 points in run, placing job backing up from The 1950< forechecked that came into the Toronto the wins 1947-1949. everything and has the of Blueshirts, Arenas, a season. The Leafs made an initial their division, the Leafs swept this season support the whirlwind Hall-of-Famerstc his won Conn Toronto St. Patricks and the Drought a radar, Smythe their with the with Curtis diehard Leafs fans. Some critics finally, step in rebuilding team Ottawa in 4 games, many

such as for the MVP. Toronto Leafs. Toronto George Armstrong Trophy being playoff's to this season long-standing Maple signing of Wendel Clark, a first round Joseph playing superbly in net, allow- claimed prior that Harolc Toronto's the most Tim Horton, Bower, Uniquely enough, average While the Leafs have not been Johnny pick in the 1985 Draft. ing only 1 goal in the series. But again, respect Belfour had seen his better days and of 31 successful have added to the crest and the word Ballard, and Punch player age over years 1990s effort the mended Leafs that he is too old to fill the bill for the team in NHL, they were The saw the they lost to the defensive- for a gritty by similar that of downwards. the Leafs was to to become of "Toronto" curved Imlach, as very Leafs make climb Devils in six third of which St. John's Leafs one of the grown an integral part a ly tight squad, a were Maple starting goalie, the Detroit Red team The fans' lives in Southwestern tried to defend their Wings towards their big quesiton the round. stressful and in many sports regaining games in next most unforgiving jobs Under the hand of streak. that won last Stanley among fans, but Belfour's Ontario. Stanley Cup year's image of being an elite The Maple Leafs' Toronto, present stability their unorthodox "Will the Leafs be Even with these Cup. between the has them On Valentine's Day, February 14, stars, | NHL hockey club. The heroic efforts in last sea- pipes proved but coach capable made able to win a the Leafs ended Changes were of Gilmour son's is That has also 1927, the Toronto Maple Leafs were Maple signing Doug playoff run prob- wrong. ability justified Punch Imlach, the with- more to the Leafs Stanely Cup of born after the city of Toronto realized the decade on an once jer- greatly added to the ably the first thing that his vows at the beginning the season Leafs excelled. the 1970-71 in the next few to of the minds that he would [his critics] the need to have a NHL eight-year Stanley Cup sey prior integrity team, as comes to our "prove professional 1970-1992 Jersey or even this The lone season. A new NHL Gilmour lift the years when remember and 110% into hockey team that they could call their 1934-1958 Jersey drought. Cup legisla- helped we wrong" "put fulfilling season?" tion that teams So win came in 1951. The required Leafs to two con- recent in Leafs. the Leafs contin- one of the Leafs most important roles." own. Conn Smythe purchased the Maple post-seasons Maple saga had white Leaf Gardens was marred to wear jerseys secutive Final-Four Toronto. the Leafs ues. Pat is faced with the decided on . . Now, Quinn team and on the symbolic Maple opened triumph Having home. In 1931 Toronto when Bill Barilko, who when at appearances in 1993 beat out the New York The dilemma of who to scratch from the Maple Leaf for the team's name and November 12, when playing big question among Maple word "Toronto" had scored the the and 1994. These on-ice Islanders in 7 brutal Leafs as are to hold logo. Interestingly, the Maple Leafs host- over- turn, lineup players fighting Leafs" situ- and white for time was made with "Maple performances new life to fanned the flames of on to their starting positions. This played in green jerseys Cup-winning goal against parallel brought games winning ation is it is in the and the Toronto fans and renewed the fever Toronto. the good for the team as fore- their After several Montreal, was killed a crash on crest arms stripes were Maple in Although inaugural year. sea- plane band Leafs' summer. with a wide blue winning tradition. On Captain (Sunciin) was out with an ing individual Leafs to become the was to the replaced sons, jersey changed following o the The 1960s sensational from the down 30, 1997, Mats Sundin was wrist, the Leafs took Tiore The recent — were a neck, competitive. blue and white a series ofthin extending September aggravated

solid named the 16th in franchise the ir of Owen Nolan and decade, to the shoulders, and to the wrist. A captain Ottawa Senators acquiring white stripes on the arms and a comparable

1 the because of his skills another 7 in favorite Gilmour the Leafs won on the waist, 3 on stockings history leadership long a team Doug 47-point Maple Leaf on the 9405; Maple stripe games, shoulder com- on and off the ice. On 20, hard Battle of -:ould also boost the moral —three and a mini leaf on each February fought front of the jersey with thf our Stanley Cups 1999, the Leafs team and increase the uniform. opened their new Ontario. The Leafs if the words "Toronto Map' :onsecutively—beginning pleted

home, Air Canada with an refused to reach fo' their chances of 1962. tike Center, winning Leafs" included on th n Stars Despite acquiring 3-2 overtime win he will and like Sittler and Lanny exciting over long- excuses as they wer cup. But only time crest. The Maple Leal 4ahovlich, Keon, new stars Darryl best time rival Montreal. into the third roun ell, and in the McDonald, mediocre was the meantime, used this jersey well int< lower, as well as the In the 00s, like Matts the Carolia and his Leafs of Punch word describe the Leafs in players against Quinn the next decade. oaching to Maple from 6 Sundin, Ed Belfour, Alexander Hurricanes, missin ￿ill do all they can to nlach be a the 19705. The NHL The 1930s were - proved to expanded sawaken the Leaf eight players on the roL . Maple groundbreaking decadt winning combination, ter. the winning tradition. much to the of Unfortunately, for the Maple Leafs as they delight Leafs fans—the of patched together acquired a new home envy LEAFS GO! couldn't hold it together as GO other fans. In arena and won their firs, nany sports the young, fast-skating the of Canada's Stanley Cup. The basi 1967, year Hurricanes blew by them in six Jersey 1997-Present design of the Toronto jei Centennial, the Toronto Maple 1958-1967 Jersey of which games (three were over- that would stand for the Leafs beat out sey hockey organization and others are to time wins for Carolina). It didn't mak- Mogiliny, trying keep help the Montreal Canadiens win their 12 this decade, next four decades was also to teams to during the Leaf alive the all when Coach for Maple legend as matters at Pat Quinn this most recent Stanley Cup. It was a sen- ing the league more competitive implemented during Leafs this season with a was laid in the for Game 3. Sittler plow through up hospital time The sational for Leaf fans and the Leafs. Fan favourite Darryl period. new uni- year players 42-27-7 record. the Toronto There were fans is, "Will the he Although many disgruntled Maple record in 1976 when form had two thin Ed the Chicago alike. Under the hand of their unortho- set a NHL Maple Leafs have made 24 Leafs fans Leafs be able to win a 11-4 playoff Stanley Cup lost that but coach Punch had 6 and 4 assists in an stripes on BlackHawks. Although they dox capable Imlach, goals 18 Student Life Wednesday April 2 2003

A pizza slice of life...?!?

which is the target market. Like were taken only of slices with the

other had standard TheCord pizzaK-Wcritiquesinjoints every pizza place, they pepperoni slice,

the traditional three-topping large Hawaiian, and veggie slices all

for in was not at all and at the end pizza $10.99. ringing at $2.50. Dan Sennet greasy e We settled for With of a good night out, I would defi- on a vegetarian a crunchy cornmeal crust Jessica McLaughlin Twice the of it the Domino's nitely consider the Deal as a purposes comparing to provides a slice that is

to stomach's others. Overall, this was different from the rest. The place satisfy my pizza crust is

In this fast-paced life where the needs. good but not great. This was a the best part of this pizza but I also

is decent that wouldn't no found the only constant change, we try to pizza I say sauce to be deliciously if ordered but rich and thick. keep some things in our lives stable to my roommate it I However, the

that them. It's wouldn't of for it. downfall is that so we can depend on go out my way slices are only these small, facets of The crust was a but half the available until 2 a whole dependable pan, p.m. so our thickness of Orleans. daily life that make us comfort- New It wasn't pizza is the only option at night. able in but it wasn't cardboard Domino's does our surroundings. The ques- Pizza Pizza (747-1111) really fluffy tend to be a little tion is what is the commonality either. There was a decent amount costly (they rarely have walk-in between what after hard of us have to of cheese and the sur- but you get a Most come depend sauce was specials) is definitely a good

of at Louie's or the Pizza Pizza The choice if and friends night drinking upon to cure our prisingly tangy. vegetables you some are

when watch a movie blues munchies. in the all for Turret, you hunger or I can't were probably cut morning, going out a movie night. with and when how had little weak and this the your roommates count many times I've so they were a dry. Although pizza tastes best,

need convenient dinner New Orleans Pizza here this a decent it's for the you a (725-0001) Pizza Pizza during my time at Simply put was pizza going to cost you quali- while The with the but you're studying? con- Laurier, especially con- not something to go gaga over. ty-

element a student's life after Orleans located location. stant in New Pizza is one venient on-campus They these types of situations is, of block south of University Avenue also have the classic $10.99 large

with three course, pizza! on King Street. Here you can pick pizza toppings. On

that is of with two have Considering pizza one up a large pizza toppings Mondays, they a special con- the most foods for univer- for size with of one medium with popular $9.99 or any pizza up sisting pizza

it's 8 sity students, no surprise that to toppings for $11.99. They also one topping for $5.99 for pick-up

but it's close to Their benefit is that pizza joints pop up everywhere deliver, so campus, only. major around Laurier and UW. Almost for the walk? the Laurier One Card why not go they accept

a slice of have that Orleans and all know that that isn't real everyone enjoys good I to say New we

on but where in has fantastic It is a (at least until run out of pizza occasion, pizza. light, money you 1a a- amaiag- __a_, the a and with area can you get dependably moist inviting pizza, a it).

Where of cheese that I have found that Pizza Pizza good pizza every time? are plethora is not over- Pizza Pizza Campus (747-9888) Nova (621-7777)

limited food cooked. The well be hit unfortu- you spending your toppings were can a or miss. It is

is budget and what pizza location scattered throughout the pizza, nate that I ordered on a "miss" Located at University Avenue and Pizza Nova one of the best piz- offers best in size but bland in ordered the either of had We the tasting pizza at the were large night. I large vegetarian Phillip Street, Campus Pizza is a zas us ever eaten. best Where should taste. The content and found that it was a brutal convenient outlet for students to the ever $10.99 price? you get sauce was light purchased popular

slice? Read find the the taste of to Matt a that late snack but their $4.99 medium with your next on to making eater fancy pizza. According Plant, grab night they've deal, out. the cheese and the fluffy crust with fellow pizza eater, "I couldn't tell if been craving. Whole pizzas were pepperoni special made fresh for

the the box." here however slices and friends in six minutes a crunchy bottom over the taste of I was eating pizza or not sampled, you your little about for steal Twice the Deal Pizza and Wings the toppings and sauce. To my sur- This pizza had very cheese, are $2.69 plus tax pizza is a great as well, as they were

because I'm not cheese little and amount of loaded with and $2.25 ten of them when walked (884-8000) prise, a guy very sauce an toppings, making I

for for slice. in to order. At location I enjoyed this pizza, which was a toppings that was disappointing a plain pepperoni a prime on

Twice the Deal Pizza and little but still for The crust This Avenue amidst Wings is greasy easy enough a three-topping pizza. particular pizzeria pro- University right

located the of stomach handle. look hard and over-baked vides for stu- holes, Pizza on corner King Street any to I truly was making tasty pizza hungry popular watering

and Weber forward the the of their Nova is three blocks west of Street; they deliver, so to next time I meet up dipping sauce a waste a dents, especially on way just

don't about Their with Orleans idea. for the home from the bar. The slices here Albert Street. worry walking. an unsuspecting New good As slices, con-

most deal is be devoured. choice made than hot When first the box, popular one large pizza just waiting to venient by students, are bigger average, always I opened I

I was in for a treat. It looked pizza with three toppings, 14 they are good when they just come and fairly fresh with a wide variety knew

and four of for the but become choose from. Unlike other as a result of the use wings cans pop Pizza Hut (746-7401) out of oven pretty to some light, probably

$15.99. We settled for after the Pizza free of skim milk mozzarella cheese. a large pizza rubbery sitting on counter places, Campus provides with three for Pizza Hut is heat The There was a amount of toppings $10.99 located at the corner without lamps. Pepperoni dipping sauce upon request. huge

tax. of Weber Street slices and all other slices of medium thickness and cheese, a thick crust that was including and University are $2.25 crust was pan

This solid for all Avenue. As baked The and moist and sauce was a pizza The cheapest pizza was a are $2.50. a special option, to perfection. sauce, really light intents and first offers a cheese and all that from the heavens! purposes. At sight large supreme for $11.99, which each week Pizza Pizza toppings were plen- was with of this looked burnt which was had to be ordered with 'Slice of the Week.' this tiful and This Combined the taste pizza a coupon. Although tasty. pizza place excep- not the The the like still doesn't fresh that were appealing to eater. top- Coupons aside, Pizza Hut is on sounds a special, it costs really provide any seating tionally toppings pings (vegetarian) were ostensibly expensive side, especially for stu- the standard $2.50. Overall, the for customers, just a few standing- crunchy and delicious, this was a deceitful. looked bland and it however this fantastic That first bite, the They dents. The one catch they do have taste was lacking however when only countertops, pizza. small, but is take from the one that hits the was better upon first taste, they that they have a lunch buffet for comes down to it, people fear doesn't really away spot, filled taste buds with The that all if and will contin- Pizza than the first of your joy. $5.99 is you can eat. So change inevitably pizza experience as Campus sip your morning class. sauce had a rich tomato-base that for this order from Pizza Pizza is best suited for late coffee before 8:30 a.m. you can get away an hour, ue to pizza night hunger your

Free adds to the was evenly spread over the pizza. is a definite recommendation. because they are simply used to it. after a rowdy night at Louie's or dipping sauce

The overall taste of the think that for the Food location McCinnis. Overall the I would out of pizza was I price, Pizza The Terrace Court is pizza was appeal. go my way inebri- rich and flavourful. The Hut is taste. It meal in taste and for this no matter how an acquired was aes- only open during common scrumptious operating pizza this crust was thin and almost times here hours are to suit student's ated, tired or sick I am because thetically appealing, like, so late night snacking is designed Nova The from afar, but far from If want to make the schedules. After all, it is called is that Pizza chewy. "good a no go. you pizza just good.

There cheese combos is of the few on pizza good." was a high journey across the street, Campus pizza. one pizza places table and sauce content, equally distrib- are available and regular hours University that offers seating.

uted throughout the pizza. The top- provide slices all day and night. Domino's (571-1049) The dining area is actually pretty

and the for and comes pings were tasty pan crust nice a pizza place

-4. I I 4. make Little little bit of a walk than with television to was moist and chewy but Caesar's (746-6663) A longer equipped a

was from other Domino's is located all that much more enjoy- something missing places, your pie

the pizza: a little tender Little Caesar's is located at the cor- at University Avenue and Weber able. There was a general consen-

love and This of Street and Albert Street Street but has delicious that Pizza Nova should be rec- care. ner Philip tasting sus • ii i tasted like residential for ommended student. pizza it in a neighbourhood, pizza going it. Again, samplings to every

had been made two

-nours ago by a person who didn't really want to

As Overall Establishment taste cheese amount oe making pizza. well, there sauce crust price 8 Pizza decent Fwas a bit of a bland feeling and it Campus yummy good tasty a'ight Domino's rich think 7 good good great costly was exceptionally greasy. I New 8.5 Orleans great plenty plenty fluffy cheap that if you have been raised on 7.5 Twice the Deal solid rich thin decent Pizza Hut, then that's cool and it's good 6.5 Little Caesars decent thick decent it is good tangy worth a try, but not a pizza I 6 Pizza Hut blah good rich chewy expensive would want to stomach after a long 5 Pizza Pizza blah not much hard decent sparse night. 9.5 Pizza Nova best lot rich moist a very cheap Student Life* 19 Wednesday April 2 2003

Jem's Lousy landlord "winners" Happy Fact the of landlord be made are reminded that under Tenant tion or tenant Asselin - Poke with small needle before Jennifer Protection Act students have the public. an egg a sewing hard-boiling and

certificate Wilf's was the will with ease. right not to allow landlords to take A gift to egg peel

of them when it comes given as a third place to Mildew, mold, rodents, and crusty advantage prize Heather Walton whose bad carpets are only a few of the treats to housing. expe- contained rience included leak which found within the walls of inade- The entries every a

dirt and dissatisfaction the of the a student We are all element of spanned length ceiling, quate housing.

furnace meltdown, and a aware that these living conditions imaginable including unexpected squirrel STUDENT RENTALS

from car- named exist, but never do we want to visits landlords, moldy they affectionately "Peppy"

First who took residence in their have to deal with them head on. pets and leaky pipes. place up Waterloo Off Campus Housing students filth and dis- however went to a house where basement. For many Albert Street ON the smell of feces "The wrote Walton 400 Waterloo, couragement is all too much a permeated squirrel," the residence. "has become domes- N2L 3V3 reality when dealing with land- throughout increasingly 112 I j "Our whole basement was ticated, food from our dish- Te,: lords, as was discovered by Legal eating MSfe 519-747-7276 -s? sink door annual Landlord flooded with all our es in the if the basement Resources' Lousy sewage, Fax: 519-746-9851 isn't clean Contest. belongings were ruined and our shut, using our laundry We have to this whole house smelled like as toilet and him- 5 properties choose from The event began earlier feces," paper relieving Tara Dumas in self all basement." Mike semester; entries consisting of a explained winner over our Walking distance to Campus. of her the landlord's the landlord at in this - stu- large 200 400 word description essay. Although Flynn, Up to 4 bedroom units. remain the of dents' experiences were to be sub- name shall anonymous, case, finally brought group Prices from to for range $330 $495 mitted by the end of February. other complaints included con- students a trap the rodent and per

struction done the roof told the tenants to call him Winners were then chosen by being on simply room inclusive. the had been Legal Resources and awarded in for five days even after the students when creature Welcome. couldn't - the Singles recent weeks. complained that they caught not exactly measures

noise. There was the students wanted The contest was started as an study with all the Flynn to take, Professonally managed. outlet for students to vent their dis- also excessive flooding in the base- but it was a start.

and toilets All in all the Sublets too; $250 room or gust for Waterloo's student hous- ment overflowing were contest brought per

to the As advertisements for the a nuisance as the landlord the of housing ing. great concept poor 2 bedroom apartment $500 students voiced event explained, with the number took his sweet time getting to all of front burner as inclusive. of students looking for housing these problems. their obscene circumstances for

in Resources The increasing, students are being After expressing her concern Legal to peruse. forced become her Dumas walked overall of the contest is to considerably essay, away purpose

not the title of the not other students be more tolerant than previous years with only having only so can for fear that other accommoda- lousiest landlord but also took thankful for the houses they live in tions might not be found. home the coveted prize of a new compared to those absurd condi- Landlords have been known to DVD player. tions that these students had to take advantage of this situation and Second prize consisting of din- face, but rather that students have

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NCAA March Madness

Round 3:6/8

Round 3:4/8 Round 4: 2 / 4 Round 3: 6/8 Round 3: 3 / 8 Round 3: 5 / 8

Round 4: 1 / 4 Total Points: 62 Rpund 4: 1 / 4 Round 4: 1 / 4 Round: 3/8

Total Points: 42 Total Points: 73 Total Points: 52 Total Points: 69

I have exercised editorial my

was unable to this tournament hate The final four. The Look for Marghrita to com- right rig to Dear Marquette, I you. I top programs in Kansas to take it all this

ment on this week's If she make it look like I'm better hate Please lose the nation off for on-court Williams overdue for picks. doing really, really you. square year. Roy is

were able to comment I'm sure than I because sick of But there's his really am.. I'm Wayne supremacy. only one big NCAA victory. Kansas, out

she'd like "I Then I did do the best ONE of these teams of all the in the final say something this, again, Money bragging everytime you problem; only teams four, wish that could do well this week of all ofthe be I as as out partici- win. Please lose because I really are even supposed to here! has the most talent and experi- that editor fellow." this and need and pants. want to win thing I Marquette, Texas ence. After their big win over

I would like to thank Jim to lose for that to shame on all of the elite you happen. Syracuse, you. Arizona in eight they are

Morrison for me with That for Texas. You Come on while I've still with confidence. providing goes you too, 1 Kansas, beaming the make the inspiration to right both made it to the final four, ; got some pride left! Although I like Syracuse and choices. for lose and think good you. Now go Texas, I Syracuse is going to

home. Thank in advance. beat the you Longhorns. They are on a

roll with one of the best players in

the country, Anthony Carmello. Unfortunately, I think Kansas will

be too much for them to handle in

the final. Roy Williams and Kansas

finally gets their national champi-

onship they have been waiting for.

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the Editorial Board to look forward to.

D-man! Way to go

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Jennifer Wilder

Third-year business student's

weeklong integrated case exercise (ICE) was based on

local business, Research In Motion (RIM). Two-hundred forty-eight third-year students haa their core courses can- celled for a week while study- and ing preparing a case for the business in question. The had teams one day to review a

case on RIM and for to prepare an extensive question-and-

answer session with the chair-

man and CEO of RIM, Jim Balsil lie. The students then

received week one to prepare

a written case on the business,

stating their recommendations

for the case and problem, which they had to solve. The point of this exercise is for stu- dents to gain experience deal- with and real life ing solving a

situation, under the time con- straints that they would face in Courtesy Nordia Enterprises the actual workforce.

The third-year BBA stu- J-Team Enterprises poses with their trophy. They are no doubt happy. Are you happy for them? I know 1 am. dents were required to inte-

grate all of the knowledge At 8:45 later that Michael Bodkin. Oceanus the and din- pm night, ance at dining hall, which have Jennifer Wilder they gained over Allan announced the five Resort was presented Kurt ner soon commenced. by their of years study in that would the the three previous groups present Olson, Joanne Beben, Jeff Savoy Throughout course order to properly and effec- Last 2:30 the front of of and Veeral Khatri and involved McCutchen and Friday at pm next day in a panel meal, Jim a tively analyse the case that Atrium the The five of final- underwater hotel that would select few made in Schlegel Center judges. groups an judges speech- was presented to them by abuzz with first be created off the of the the students was year stu- ists were; BabyCare, EZ-Go coast es commending RIM. Written reports were due dents waiting to hear the results Sports, Tee's and Technology, J- Bahamas, offering customers an who were able present such on Tuesday, March 25 and of the New Business Venture Team Enterprises, and Oceanus unobstructed view of the under- wonderful venture ideas. presentations on this analysts project which has been contin- Resort. water ecosystem. At the end of dessert the were due on March 27. Each the online busi- The five finalist had winners announced. uing throughout entire year Baby Care is an groups were J- team received 30-minutes to business labs. The Nordia where choose for their of in tne ness parents can one night to prepare Team Enterprises, consisting present their suggestions and Entrepreneurship has form of baby prod- presentation in front of 5 Jeffrey Simonetti, Erin Imbeau, project any possible of analysis to one ten internal involved first students uct that would need to These included Tihomir Lukic, Wilson year get- they pre- judges. judges Ashley review boards. The winning into small and for as BBA and Michael was ting groups pare an upcoming child, Jim McCutchen; professor Bodkin, pre- teams were then selected to innova- well service-oriented busi- here Wilfrid Laurier sented with the and thinking up a potential as a at trophy a external present to an review tive business which could hit which offers check of $2500 as the of ness baby-proof- University, Kevin Crowley; winner board of RIM man- the market. the Nordia consisting ing, baby cam installation, and business editor if The Record New Business agers. While last semester was the and of and of Venture Tee's and delivery assembly recipient many journalist Competition. According to Cheryl devoted to The of in 2nd merely coming up any baby products. mem- awards, including Journalist Technology came place, the director of under- with these this in Harvey, ideas, semester ber of this included Jeff The Year, Laurie Ford; director EZ-Go came 3rd, group Sports business graduate programs, the student's had create both 4th, to Birss, Natasha Hunter, Emily of strategic alliances at Nordia, Oceanus Resort came in "ICE is a learning experience a financial and sth. marketing plan and myself; Jennifer Chris vice-president of and BabyCare came in Nguyen, Spencer; to Laurier in that it asks for the business idea that Wilder. unique they EZ-Go Sports created a business development at Plaques and checks were dis- our students to solu- have develop developed. The past two collapsible hockey net Nordia, Jean Tai I Ion; senior vice tributed to the finalists, with the using tions the real business to very weeks has seen the This of at Bell first groups pre- push pin technology. prod- president operations place prize money being of challenges an actual corpo- in front senting of their TA's and uct was designed to fill the need Canada, and Dr. Paul Woolner; $2500, and decreasing by $500 ration. Our students take the their business peers in labs, and for a light and portable hockey CEO of 4Sight Partners, a con- for each declining placement. role of business consultants, in afternoon Laura Allan This included firm that addition these Friday net. group sulting provides insight In to awards, the current case for the incred- announced the which Matthew David each member of the finalists groups Crockett, Gruia, into trie investment opportuni- and interesting have been selected ibly dynamic by each TA Jen Weber, and Lindsay ties and business implications was also given a $50 gift certifi- maker of the Blackberry to move forward to the semi- Whiting. Tee's and Technology of technology-driven change. cate for Laurier's bookstore. Wireless Handheld, and must finalists. In David Also this Both McCutchen and total, 25 groups, one was developed by attending competi- Jim three of from each pull together years lab, went forward Leßlanc, Doug Putman, Adam tion was the New Business Laura Allan both announced to tneir best the semi-final learning develop into round which and Tiffin Venture Paulette how were of the stu- Martuzaiski, Ashley sponsor, proud they possible solution to the case." later that afternoon in and involved President & dent's who in the partook a new-and- Beaudry-Klug; CEO participated The two teams of winning front a of TA's. where of Nordia. At on Nordia New Business Venture panel improved driving range 12:45pm of were team The one, consisting semi-final presentations customers could have their Saturday, April 29, the presenta- Competition, stating that they Benjamin Johnson, Mark took between the hours of measured for front of at the place swing accuracy, tion began in pro- were pleasantly surprised peers, Barretto, Lui, and and Tiffany 5:00 8:00 as the 25 their ball measured for dis- and of ideas that pm, golf fessors, CEO's. Tne were gener- presen- quality James and team 18 broken down McGough, groups were into tance, and other techno- tations ended at 3:30, ated this many allowing tnrough project. They which made of was up 5 of 5 groups presentations logical improvements made to the 5 judges approximately an hope that this will competition Michael Claizel, Amanda eacn. Students were allocated this hour and a half in order to be an event that first popular activity. ongoing David Dopson, Robert Elliot, 5 minutes of 15 created select the While business students set-up time, J-Team Enterprises a winning group. year at Laurier Howden, and Tania Tonello. minutes for and 10 of for the for presenting, working prototype an waiting judge's decision, can experience many years ICE is entering into its for the gruelling minutes TA's to encryption which would stop the semi-finalists and the final- to come. ana both staff ask about the twenty-fifth year any questions people from hacking in and ists convened in the Dining be a and students are proud to idea the TA's or presentation. reading private emails. This Hall, where plain tables were of this tradition. had choose of idea part to one group out came from Jeffrey replaced with white linen and the five they judged, to move on Simonetti, Erin Imbeau, Tihomir elegant crystal. At 5:15 the to the finals. 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Beduoin Soundclash rocks!

Bedouin Soundclash and Dylan TurretMurray rock the foracause:good Watercan

and all involved that the agree McCarron Kaylea night was an all-round success.

It was a closing event that won't lie to had idea I you, I no marked the first that year Laurier, what to expect as I set out for the joined by the of Turret two University Friday nights ago. Yet, Waterloo, had participated in chaos and confusion quickly Watercan, a non-profit organiza- melted into comfort as I stepped tion based out of Ottawa. out of the elevator and was greet- The tie between Watercan and ed by one ofthe night's coordina- the second postsecondary community tor's, year student, Jamie was forged initially about two King. Immediately my reserva- years ago through Queen's tions of the melted evening away University, which also happens to as I was escorted from the eleva- be the home base of Bedouin tor, to coat check, and then into Soundclash. Through connections- the room to meet the dressing Bedouin Soundclash with former roommate, David entertainers: evening's Dylan Bedouin'Soundclash the crowd (hem Guenette (now at Queen's and is jams as cheers on. Murray and Bedouin Soundclash. also Bedouin's manager), Jeff VIP treatment was a more this cause My definitely put time into than When asked him how one at Laurier can be a of. "If Charles founded Watercan inter- I long part but the the atmos- into their and his had to plus, event, many put degree, day been, Jamie gave me you express interest me, that's est at UW, which eventually the crowd and the phere, people although I admit that is a bit of an a detailed of Friday, fantastic. We want to be found its to WLU. Fourth itinerary everyone year turned otherwise way " - far off. With March my it's not 21, 2003. at 10am, a of it, no he states student Mark Fellin became inter- exaggeration Starting part question, lackluster Friday evening into the nelp of Ross Jauncey as well, the day consisted of sounds firmly. ested after Sociology professor, what of can was one the team four found that the There is no in I guarantee you checks, shopping, decorations, question my of the social most worthwhile out- best to the food an hour and a mind that the combination of way accomplish goal preparation, very I have been to in of success was to half break, and then the show. The talented devoted ings privy my Friday night's musicians, very three at this institution of of of years rely on tne co-operation others. amount stress incorporated co-ordinators, an enthusiastic and realized that "We higher learning. I I didn't think it was a good within this list was left out. caring crowd and all profits going

As I sat down with Jamie idea to have with a incredi- to a most and again miss inspiring general meetings. So, successful, legitmate worthy on afternoon and chatted knew what had of live cause show that not Tuesday Between us we to bly relaxing evening great perhaps I was people and with him about and the per- be and does and the Watercan done, were music, where Jamie missing inspiring people, just I concert on in haps forgot fortunate be backed of "Watercan Waterloo" in the Friday particular. I enough to up rest hope looking wrong place. realized that his what that we can all told take their work the future? passion was by so many people," Jamie to in

we could all use a little more of. I the world The end- to have our own For more information change me. shout-outs are "We hope well, on realized that miss and And those affiliated suppose I I in less. "Phil Champagne, Turret between UW WLU. Watercan, or our own way. per- and for- bands - Africa and fin- with last for there inspiring people perhaps I staff, campus clubs, tne haps go to see our Friday evening, that all the the carried ished There has will be got we can change entire event was out product. already many more to come I am world in the basis of for been that of the our own way. on co-operation a interest expressed in sort told, visit any following

and now that have all cause". of he websites: Ahh, I good thing," says.

made us think a little here is After of fund raisers www.bedouinsoundclash.com more, Jamie, a gracious co-ordinator, a year Richard Chrisite, mentioned the what I learned about Watercan couldn't such Wilf's with Bedouin obviously say enough as: www.dylanmurray.net class last organization in year. and what Jamie had to ,uwaterloo.ca/~watercan say: about those that helped out, and Soundclash in Novemeber, wine watservl From there, Jamie entered the The pic- a with for it that and cheese Dean for and don't check out event, year-ena activity good reason, seems festivities, a forget to ture through Mark, and together for the Waterloo of that and the Brick information their CD and chapter every resource was tapped Day Brewery tour, on new with Jeff they started the Waterloo Watercan, was a benefit concert did not fail him and his fellow vol- the gentlemen of the Waterloo tour date. of Watercan. "Its been that raised after chapter a $1000, expenses, unteers. Awareness of the event chapter of Watercan want to con- part-time the for sanitation and well job throughout year water was available all over the school tinue to throw great parties for a for all of us," Jamie said. in Africa. Tickets development to and word of mouth seems to have great cause. the fact that do Bedouin Despite they see Soundclash and their been the most efficient in terms Jamie also stresses that these not see a dime, gentlemen that opener, Dylan Murray, cost $10 of advertising. Watercan is something every-

Charlie Kaufman and the new era of film

Tito reviews City of Cods and reflects on the new era of

gangster, shoot-em-up style filmmaking

that a film had set and the of chicken (don't sweat: generation a new ing in a Tito eyes Goya had / one dawned: Richie Lee Trainspotting, Guy you'll get it, once you see it). Spike Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, and the British, Blow, Traffic, Fear and could nave written this one. There is a have soaked his Adaptation) must probably Loathing in Las Vegas, Spike Lee joints and vicious circle governing the 'hood; since in sweat before he could it that the entire Tarantino section. of need script give Quentin everyone wants to get out it, you Faustian in which is in ideas in order do which will ending Cage driving Thematically speaking (gangster lives, drug to so, in turn his car downtown, of his date later it the differ- trouble. Therefore thinking deals, pistols), seems tnat only get you into even more a that of how night, the could on infi- ence between these ones and the nood never he takes a break. A story go stops, only in that covered nitely city in yellow orchids, Godfather series is the fact that the former 'hood never talks, he only sweet talks. A of how there could be another made send their kids sequence to ones parents to bed 'hood never loves, he only desires.

II), a earlier Adaptation (Adaptation never-ending . Two things made me believe that Ingeniuously playing with the idea of train of film and life. this film narration, be - between back generation might over. For one, time a continuous bargain

It's almost been a since started take look at of the titles featured and forth year I a some by - City of Gods resembles an movies for the Cord, Cinemas this week: Down immense album of reviewing taking my Galaxy Bringing family photo made up i ir-iti T"--ir-t-itii ii black ana then with the the Head of File Photo green agenda me to House, State, Chicago, Agent countless insignificant stories, so large movies and endless stuff in the scribbling Cody Banks, Dreamcatcher, Tears of the members don't even bother knowing each Director Charlie Kaufman. darkness, which then had to deci- Sun, View From the Wrestlemania XIX other and will its pitch I Top, so long you never grasp

front of basement - pher in my laptop. Early a lovely display of Shampoo Planet and finality: "The Story of the Tender Trio," "The insipid collage? Then you're just thinking then I was picking makes me want to in and obsess of the "The of the here's a Thursday mornings up stay over Story Apartment," Story "Turnitin.com." I'm just thinking: the the like on to class, some At the other end Sucker's better than saver, paper way my computer screensaver. Li'l Ze," "A Life," etc. movie a computer screen

Cord subscriber, never of the we the Princess Cidade de number the ones regular reading any- spectrum get weekly Deus is a of things: bringing together all previous I

but own narcissistic ode, then sav- Cinema of Gods. This the name thing my newcomer, City time of the worst rated ghetto in Rio de ever thought that about. Anything beyond it; until last when decided this to we're Brazilian. the before ing night I going Janeiro, latest of Fernando Meirelles, a this can only be a remake. Anything be last It has to do with Charlie Set in the 70s, both the blend my piece. Rocket, playing of a movie generation: Spike Lee's that will become a Saturday night special much with of Cods. character and the of Kaufman, as as City symbolical part an theme, Little X's life thrill, Guy Richie's just like Godfather. * * * and honest omniscient yet integral reporter- video art, Terri Gilliam kind of art photogra- When Godfather and became looks back than I, II 111 a to more a and Tarantino's and photographer, phy sarcasm guns. clear decade of Saturday night special it was pretty living among 'hoods, while star- You're thinking plagiarism? You're thinking Entertainment 25 Wednesday April 2 2003

shows? More Watercan Seen any good

from the Here are some more photos Watercan Oil Saturday March 29, Andy takes a trip to

benefit on March 14, Photos provided by Friday; Toronto and Hamilton to see Cave-In and

Bedouin Soundclash themselves. Godspeed You Black Emperor among others

make much more sense and it did. Owens Andy It so happened that Cave-In had chosen Black Maria to open The adventure began at nine for them. If haven't heard you o'clock this past Saturday morning Black Maria it is in yet, probably as I left Waterloo hopes of because nave to a shows in they yet play two one day. catching In show. their debut on Saturday, From the sheer thought, this were able to get most people it would be they seemed as though moving with the Grade-esque gui- ouite a task due to two variables riffs other than tar played by none the situation presented. The first ex-vocalist of Grade, Kyle Bishop. being that I didn't know how It was a short set and quickly after, tickets left for many were even Piebald took the stage.

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Classic review: this record would be how- of the works to be released after. the rest of the Rewind titled "Under the great, 'longside Starlight" by Duke when Duke launches this and under- back with that Ellington ever, into Listen to you'll Crew is a CD con- Doktah makes me wonder if the at "Diminuendo In and stand what music should sound Ellington Newport 1956 Blue tains seven original tracks that CD changer accidentally Crescendo Blue" with like. themselves. (Complete) In its 27 they produced The switched to Sara McLaughlin the chorus Paul tenor sax by first track, "Invasion" by DJ Alien, melody is just so soft and somber.

Gonsalves, the crowd berserks. is classic Rewind: a bit a bit This track also Justin Sharp dark, reminds me of a stated the liner As in notes, it with a dash of vocal sam- video where tech-y game your character all started with blonde the excruci- dies and have a platinum pling. Let's not forget you no lives left. Rewind Crew in black a dress. She wasn't doing atingly long buildup that cruelly Combine that with Dubs: Spring 2003 haunting couldn't the listener All of vocals anything lewd, just sit keeps hanging. whispering "die for me"

down so she stood on this will be the overall tone of this and have any longer you an amazing come-

the nearest wooden box and of tracks as was to find out down for group I song, perfect those danced. This the 7th cho- later. Track "Crossed was by two, Roots" sketchy drives back to suburbia

rus and soon other were the Giana Brotherz and after of spots by a night hardcore partying dancing. Within minutes the remixed by Zenmaster Chi, starts in T-Dot. crowd of 7000 their was on feet, off like there's a storm approach- "Believe" by Zenmaster Chi

just Duke's and then into this '80s has a wicked inhaling everything ing goes piano sample and band was When the 14 drum that sounds like beautiful female playing. snare thingy vocals wnich are ends and Duke minute song says, the of Flashdance also in the next how the hell opening song present track, Well, am I suppose almost "Goodynignt Folks," they or Business but then turns "Prowler" Doktah. The last of back Risky by to go to regular pop music riot - "Boo" is most dnb. the elongated into pure Again, I find myself bunch, "10 Million Down," after listening to this? 1956! In word. He does have to for also anxiously waiting that by Doktah, is a bit too 1956 this was made and I've present just leave the next sections and though, so I'm not new for me witn its scattered heard builddup disappoint- age never anything as energetic softer to are in hope leave I'm sure we've all heard ed as the into the snares but that and full of life this songs by now, song explodes screaming kung-fu completely as the crowd in a more sombre of Zenmaster drum bass kind of chaotic drum in the makes Chi, n DJ same snare guy background up album and chances are I never mood. and host of the and bass that makes bob for renegade pirate me my it. will again. This was performance This is the one album to radio station 97.1 head. I hear the influences of In these find the jazz Unity tracks, you so good that the audience, when introduce to Miles all have other well-known drum&bass of controlled that anyone jazz. FM...well, I hope you same sort chaos Duke states he's done for the Davis has his but should heard of DID do fea- but know which takes dark place, him, I a big producers I don't you on a journey into night, almost riot. Now I'm not be listened after this. him that to Davis ture ended the — the mind of matured only on up on ones I never bother researching a (but not sure if the event itself was a mon-

is and random - it's front of the that I'm soldiah." too complex cover paper some stuff, always too busy jaded) "junglist umental occasion, unlike the hard listen at first. This is months back. down the dance a per- throwing on Ramones first concert in England fected with floor. pop more passion, Anyways, never shying away Melissa Allen or the Beatles first appearance on energy ana excitement then most from tne spotlight, the Zenmaster The third track, appropriately Ed Sullivan, but what it does dis-

play is a perfected form of 20th century music and the reaction induced. L AURIER The first release of the album, quite possibly contained mostly

re-recorded studio material ana

was Ellington's best selling album This re-release ever. contains not RTS only the original faux release of but 1956 a newly re-mastered

and now stereo version (formed from two different recording sources) of the actually live Drafts recording in 1956. The first of highlight, many on the album, is Duke's rendition of

"Take the 'A' Train." For those that haven't heard this Show song...well you Spring have probably already at any 'upscale' coffee pub. The beauty of this piece is that it doesn't start with the easily recognizable tune, but rather works slowly through a piano piece while the band jams

along. Then, like a double barrel Visit shotgun blast, the hit us at: DOFASCO trumpets , WWW.dOtaSCO.Ca ; is and the "Take the 'A' Train" roar our s steel Ourstreng&i people.

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Art Attack:

Piñata Portrait

Siobhan Bhagwat

bristol We collected pencil crayons, board,

confetti, construction paper, tracing paper,

candy and the photograph of Matt.

The first step was to trace Matt's face.

class still Despite years in Art I was

unable to draw some of his features such

but thanks to Matt's as his nose, Donna,

and mouth human in the nose appear

traced rendering of him.

Since this is one of the most stressful to times of the year, what better way relieve this stress than to create a pihata. This is especially great if the pihata is full of cash. Usually the face of someone you

hate is put on this pinata-this time we

made an The pinata suspend- exception.

ed from-ths hands of Bryn. to transfer the to the The next step was image

bristol board. This is harder than it looks espejf

daily when unmentionable accidents happenyH

Bristol board strips to the back of

the pieces to provide look.

realistic. While Chris laboured with Amy over

touches the the colours Kara letter Chris and Kara put the finishing on right to use, was making

pinata - these included decorating the letters cut outs to be pasted onto our project. him and giving Matt various piercings to give

the of appearance a skater/punk hybrid

credit the for the of their artwork ir Correction: Unfortunately we did not following people appearance

last week's Arts Section: (from left to right) Arminta Carmichael, Joanna Ricciato, J'aime Francis, Despin;

Athanassakos, Elaine Uerbach, and Michal Manson. Arminta Carmichael and J'aime Francis were award

ed the Dean's Choice Award.

aCC the and showcase offered their taCents the thanks to writers, poets artists who to Arts especiaCCy %ara 'Bertram ( VUcnaef Kishi 'Kumar, Miranda 'Mac'Donald, ana,%atie West. Thanks Matt for everything - the photo shoot horror the last minute the and the (Pinata stories, pictures, crazy people, .