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THE CORD WEEKLY
Wednesday November 28, 2001
Laurier's Official Student Newspaper • Volume 42 • Issue 16
2 News 8 Opinion 12 International 14 Feature 16 Entertainment 20 Sports 24 Student Life 26 Business 27 Classifieds to Students and Refuse lose growth Women squeeze two wins out against admin talk Matthew Cade Guelph improve is not likely at this stage. One of and to 9-0 the requests made by the Union's After all the effort and hard work report was that a permanent cap put into the creation of the on enrollment be set by the Students' Union report on growth, Enrollment Management it seems students are going to Committee. have to compete with other "con- From a student's perspective, stituent groups on campus to have the positives that came out of the their voices heard. meeting had to do with changes In a brief discussion with cer- that can be made in the short- tain key members of the WLU term. Library hours, for example, administration Tuesday morning, may be extended for the rest of Students' Union President Dave the year to help students find Prang, VP: University Affairs Dave more study space. Wellhauser and Chair of the Union University President Dr. Bob Board Paul Tambeau shared their Rosehart sounded as though he ROCHACEWICH thoughts on their report, entitled was supportive of these kinds of "Partnership for Sustainable measures. LAURA Growth." Also, although Apart from an Rosehart explained he's said it otherwise posi- before, Rosehart tive response, that "there will be explained that GUESSING no Chair of the no triples" next "there will be Board of in triples" next WE'RE Governors Jerry year, reference year, in reference The Hawks wait for a draw. The lone Gryphon looks for her hockey hair. I don't see it either Young closed the to this year's to this year's Kristen Lipscombe one, with Guelph coming out Thompson. meeting by sug- make-shift make-shift resi- strong and immediately putting However, Guelph continued to gesting that residence solution. dence solution. The Lady Hawks' winning streak pressure on the Hawks. Laurier's test Laurier's abilities, scoring their "trade-offs are "Triples are a continues, as the team walked Shannon Mashinter scored the first fourth goal at the closing of the going to have to" dead issue," he away with two more victories this goal of the game less than five min- second. happen." said. past week. This brings their regular utes into the first period. Shortening up the bench for "Some of what's in here may Each of the student represen- season record up to 9-0, making It did not take long for Guelph the third, the Hawks entered the not happen," continued Young. tatives re-emphasized the Union's the Hawks the only team in to reply. A Gryph forward easily period hoping to pick up intensity. Young, who according to sever- committment to working with the Ontario to maintain a perfect slipped past Laurier's defense, tak- Thompson once again came al student leaders has been very administration on several fronts, record. ing advantage of a breakaway that through for the Hawks, scoring her supportive thus far, seemed to set including lobbying the provincial tied up the score. A scramble in second goal of the night at the a slightly different tone. government. Laurier 3, Guelph 2 front of the Hawks' net minder, opening of the period. Discussing the different methods The report has also been sent Laurier 5, Guelph 4 Cindy Eadie, resulted in a screen Despite what was generally a the University might use to "get out to provincial politicians with that Guelph capitalized on. The poorly played game on Laurier's back on track," he came very close an invitation for discussion. Gryphons were able to put another part, the Hawks were able to main- to saying that a cap on enrollment Several have already responded. As the season gains momen- one up on the scoreboard. tain their 5-4 lead over Guelph as tum, Laurier is quickly becoming Laurier continued to have the game expired. The Hawks man- known as the team to beat in the problems getting it out of their aged to edge passed the Gryphs OUA. Every team is gunning for own end, however, Chantal Legere for the second time in one week. Repeat Awarderama WLU, and with each game played was able to put one into the top "We got our 2 points," com- the gap on the scoreboard is corner of the Grpyh's net, rattling mented Bowker, relieved that the becoming smaller. Guelph's goalie. Brennan Crawford Hawks' held on to the win. "We The Golden Hawks recently followed Legere's lead, upping the played better in the third, defen- faced off against the Guelph score to 3-2 in favour of Laurier. sively," he added. Laurier coaches Gryphons twice within three days. Guelph refused to back down, were obviously dissatisfied with On Thursday, Laurier made the tying up the score in the last thirty the team's display. short trip to Guelph. seconds of the period. The Golden Hawks look to In what was a tightly played "Guelph's fore check kept us in turn it on this Thursday when they game, the Hawks managed a 3-2 our end...we were sloppy," said face off against the U of T Blues in win over the Gryphons. head coach Bill Bowker of the what will be the biggest OUA Second-year forward Kate Hawks' lack-lustre performance. match this season. MacNamara led Laurier's offensive He commented on the fact that the Laurier defeated the National play, netting two power-play goals. Hawks had a mere eight goals champions 1-0 in a difficult battle siM Rookie Merritt Blundy also pocket- scored on them all year, until this two weeks ago, and hope to repeat ed a marker on Laurier's behalf. game. In one period, the Gryphs victorious against the currently #2 On Saturday, the Hawks strug- were able to put three goals in ranked Varsity Blues in front of a Trorajrif gled against the Gryphs again. Laurier's net. home crowd. The puck drops at Guelph was obviously looking for Although Laurier continued to 7:30 pm, at the Waterloo The unprecedented $118,000 that Laurier's Shinerama campaign made revenge and hoping to end play in a disorganized state, they Recreation Complex. led to official recognition by the Toronto based Canadian Cystic Laurier's undefeated regular sea- were able to break the tie with a The Hawks are ranked #S in Fibrosis Foundation. Laurier won "Best Overall," campaign and son reign. beautiful backhander from a wrap the CIS top ten, and are looking to received an honourable mention for "Best Secondary Fundraiser." The The first period was an exciting around by Hawks' winger, Krissy climb their way to the top. 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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 news 3 Shinerama wins awards Laurier awards takestwo for thisrecord-breakingyear's Shinerama campaign JennMartin financial success is a huge factor," says Josh Lambier. A main focus is HUB On the fortieth anniversary of on "the means to how you beat hn : Shinerama campaign, the Laurier's your goal." A? national fundraiser that helps to Overall there are three awards r. raise money for cystic fibrosis granted every year — Best Overall ! research, it seems only fitting that Campaign, Most Improved Pj Laurier should win the award for Campaign and Best Secondary best campaign. Fundraiser. This year, in addition T!~H With this year's raising of an to winning Best Overall. Laurier ASK unprecedented 1118,000, which also received an honourable men- !RF broke Western's 1993 all-time tion for Best Secondary S: national record of $117,000, Fundraiser. "We had the criteria to Laurier has earned, for the second win both," says Lambier, "and this NOT year in a row and the third time in is an improvement from last year." RE the last four years, the award for This year's entry for secondary vVL Best Overall. . fundraiser was a Try as thev might, the Shinerama participants could not dean ail ol the promotional decals oh the side Shinerama "Shinerama is one game called Campaign. "Bling, Bling," Although the number of stu- nity to improve," Though he would under the simple title "How they Shine r a m a of the factors that which involves a dents at Laurier has increased this love to coordinate the event again did it," to detail what led to their■ 1 awards are grant- makes Laurier rather complex year, Lambier believes "the num- next year, he makes it clear that he incredible success. ed annually by a unique and method of bers of students do not account for would also like to see new faces Overall, Josh is quick to point panel from the throwing change the increase in money raised," and and new ideas enter into the pic- out that the passion and dedica-
Toronto based extraordinary..." into buckets, attributes the success of the cam- ture. Next year's coordinator will tion — the same passion and dedi- Canadian Cystic gaining or losing paign to the passion of the stu- certainly have a huge legacy to live cation that inspired one first year Fibrosis Foundation. Four panel points based on the denomina- dents at Laurier, as well as the sup- up to, and Lambier admits that as a student to collect money at her members, including the president tions thrown in. The event raised port of the community at large. result of this year's success, "any family reunion, since she couldn't
and the chair of the Shinerama $7,000 in only six minutes, making "They deserved that win," he says goal set by the Shinerama coordi- be at the Shine-Off — that Laurier committee, decide on which it one of the most successful of everyone who participated, and nator next year will be uncharted students feel is the main force Canadian Shinerama campaign will efforts of the campaign. claims that "the organization only territory." behind the event. "Shinerama is receive awards. Best Overall "I definitely think this chapter does so much. It all comes down to In addition to the actual award, one of the factors that makes Campaign is based on media atten- was extraordinary," says Lambier the students." this years Shinerama team has Laurier unique and extraordinary tion to the campaign, student par- refering to Laurier's Shinerama However, despite the success been honoured with an invitation in the community of universities in ticipation, financial success and history, which he describes as a of this year's campaign, Lambier to speak at the regional Cystic Ontario and Canada." the overall presentation. "Your novel in process. still feels "there is a lot of opportu- Fibrosis Foundation meeting Growth proposal receives little response in Senate Lack ofadministrative response to report surprises student representatives
Dillon Moore Durrer and Wellhauser both had similar from Cord Editor-in-Chief Matt Cade. that Rosehart would make sure there would takes on why the administration acted as Although the crowd listening was small, it be no triple rooms next year. Wellhauser The Students' Union has been disappointed they did. According to Durrer, it seemed as was easy to see the problem of crowding in responded that he did believe that, but he
and surprised at the reaction - or lack there- though the administration was "purposely the Torque Room directly behind the speak- also "wants a public letter of assurance," to of- that their report on growth has received silent." ers. make it known to those applying to Laurier from the administration. Wellhauser agreed, stating, "I'm assum- When asked if they were satisfied with that the university is committed to giving Last Tuesday, representatives of the ing it was a strategic response, but I'm not the report, Kristin Edwards responded that them a good residence experience. Union presented their report to Laurier sure what it was supposed to accomplish." she thought the report was "an accurate There was a wide span of viewpoints on President Bob Rosehart, Vice-President He did hazard a guess, however, suggesting reflection" of what the Union was thinking. the issue of what was the most pressing con- Academic Rowland Smith and most of the that the administration "was making a point Ben Fox added, "the Board of Directors did cern of the University. Regan Watts felt that faculty deans. about the content. I'm assuming something a great job on this document, and if it was in planning, the university "must keep cur- Representatives Dave" within the report was per- implemented, five years- -rent infrastructure at a Wellhauser and Ben Durrer sonally offensive to the from now Laurier would "The Board of good level," including the said they were taken aback "This was a posi- administration in some be a wonderful place." information technology in Directors did a at the complete absence of tive paper and way." The Union also residence buildings, as questions and comments Both of them are seemed to that the on this well as making more vol- students would hopeful agree great job following their presenta- that future reaction to the problem of crowding document, and if it unteer positions for stu- tion. have preferred a report will be better. "This would not end with the dents. Edwards men- was implemented, "We're happy that we more positive was a positive paper and forthcoming double tioned that she would like were able to meet with students would have pre- cohort. Wellhauser com- five years from now to see study space that's reaction," them, but we're a little ferred a more positive mented, "in the sixties and Laurier would be a available "without having concerned that they had reaction," said Durrer. seventies, when the baby- to purchase a coffee and no questions or com- Wellhauser, putting a boomers were going wonderful place." muffin." ments," said Wellhauser. "We're trying to lighter spin on the events, suggested that through university, the Other major concerns work in partnership with the other stake- perhaps the administration was at a loss for provincial government created more univer- were the student/faculty ratio, the availabili- holders in the university, people who would words upon seeing his newly shaven chin. sities.. .this is not happening this time." ty of study space and the availability of class- presumably care about the students of this The presentation of the report to mem- Director Darryl Byrne added, "the dou- es. campus more than anyone, and we were bers of the administration comes on the ble cohort is a blip in the next ten years. The Next Tuesday, from 4 to 6 in the Paul unprepared for their reaction. The fact that heels of last Thursday's open forum held in growth in enrollment is from the echo gen- Martin Centre, the Students' Union will we prepared an important paper, and they the Concourse. Various Board and Students' eration, and poor planning has led to the cri- again have an opportunity to present their had no questions about it, is very concern- Union members spoke to a sparse crowd sis." report, this time in front of Senate. Students ing." about the report, and answered questions Cade asked the Directors if they believed are welcome to attend.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 4 news Students buy nothing, offer much Buy response Day but receives beneficial,littleNothingstudent David Peer never fully understand the impor- Queens, Carleton, and Toronto, tance or consequence of their amongst others. Any questions or "To create something means more actions. "The economy is just a comments can be emailed to the than to buy it." group of individuals. . . everyone Laurier Students for PIRG at One of many opinions voiced can make culture," he said. "It's [email protected]. by Sean Geobey, organizer of last important to understand the choic- Mike Borrelli handles Public Friday's 'Buy Nothing Day', this es we make by not actually making Relations for Laurier Students for statement might as well have been choices." PIRG, and while he spoke of his the motto of the entire event. Acknowledging that the econo- interest in establishing such a For what took place was essen- my is a vast entity, Sean believes group on campus, he feels that tially a gathering of individuals that some change, no matter how 'Buy Nothing Day' has significance who had, for one day at least, small, can take place with even just in other areas as well. For him the decided to create something a little bit of prompting. When purpose of the event was as much meaningful rather than purchasing asked what he hopes people will to reinforce Laurier's sense of it. take away from the event, Sean cohesiveness, through the gesture A group of students with gui- responded, "I hope more people of doing nothing but spending tars and drums jammed in the cor- will take some time to ensure that time with friends and enjoying ner, a table of donated goods was they understand the impact of our other activities to which a price set up for the purpose of bartered decisions. What I would like to see can not be affixed. "Our culture exchange (kudos to whomever is a few more people poking and has become very atomized these baked the chocolate cookies), vari- prodding." days," he decries, "sometimes it's ous speakers took their turn at the However, Sean was certainly good just to get together as a com- microphone, expounding praise not the only one in attendance munity." Sean Geobey echoes this and criticism for the Laurier com- who possessed an opinion. Taking notion, stating that beneath the munity and the - a decidedly more politics of it all, "we're just trying economic system normative stance to have fun for a day and inviting at large. There "When things like on . the issue, people to join us." were as many dif- family friends, and Devin Yuke MARTIN I spent about an hour at 'Buy ferent interpreta- spirituality spoke of money's Nothing Day', and despite the tions of the sig- your current role in accessible and friendly atmos- nificance of the are what's most society as a JENNIFER phere, few students seemed to Some guy speaks passionately at this year's Buy Nothing Day celebra- occasion as there important to you, "debilitating tion in the Concourse... i think I've seen him before... take more than a passing interest were people in material like thing," claiming in the occasion. Perhaps anxieties attendance, but things that we are tant to you, material things like cuss these concerns didn't con- such as those expressed by Mike all agreed upon money tend to fall "bankrupting our money tend to fall by the wayside." clude on Friday. A Public Interest Borrelli concerning the erosion of the importance by the wayside." planet for To him, the most important things Research Group (PIRG) is an on- Laurier's community spirit are of the gathering, money." Having are those that cannot be bought. campus body that provides more pressing than we would like and helped to said that, he is Hence the appeal of 'Buy Nothing resources and training to students to admit. Still, if even just a few forge the event's open-minded and quick to point out that "I'm not Day.' who wish to become involved in students begin to reflect upon spirited atmosphere. against making money, I simply For those who have a particular socially productive academic their role in the economy and our Atop the list of Sean's concerns focus on other priorities. When interest in important social issues, research. There are over 200 PIRGs society in a more meaningful way, was the economy and our personal things like family, friends, and your the organizers hope that the in the United States and Canada, then one of the main goals of the role within it, implying that many spirituality are what's most impor- opportunity to research and dis- active in Ontario at Waterloo, event has been achieved. Phil's rumours unfounded Siobhan Baghwat the renovations it will be able to hold four hundred and fifty. The recent rumours are false! Phil's Necessary to allow an increase in capaci- Grandson's Place on King Street has not ty was the addition of another exit, which by been forced to close by anyone. code has to be located under a load-bearing The home of cheap drinks and dirty wall. Other changes included general aes- floors will be re-opened soon, and thirsty thetic work, such as painting, and the addi- bar goers will still be able to get their Phil's tion of more lighting. The actual dimensions fix. Students wishing to get their cheap of the bar will not change. drinks from Wednesday to Phil's sudden close was a Sunday will not be disap- result of the managerial pointed: Phil's will be I realization that the neces- re-opened in time for Students wishing sary renovations would be Wednesday night drinking. to get their cheap completed much sooner if Last week, more than a drinks from they just closed for one few Phil's regulars were week, rather than working surprised to find the bar Wednesday to on the only two days they was shut down the night Sunday will not be were closed. It is very they wanted to get their disappointed. unfortunate that the deci- drink on. Rumours soon i sion was made so quickly, began to spread that Phil's and they were not able to had been shut down by the announce their closing fire marshal. earlier to their customers. But on the bright In fact, Phil's decided to close for a week side they hope to be able to satisfy more to complete renovations. According to Jeff customers sooner. Carver, a Phil's employee, one month ago Carver says the changes will not mean a Phil's had decided to increase the number of huge change in the look of Phil's. He does CADE people who could enter the bar. say it will look nicer, and hold more people, 1 Currently, the bar is only able to hold but none of the old things will be taken MAI two hundred and ninety people, but with away. Phil's...where many a fine night of sign steaiin' and pukin' begins
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 news 5 Alliance party aims for coalition
Stefan Sereda viewpoint. ary education, and see what can be The MP also commented that done to accommodate the needs Feeling that many Canadians are strong leadership would have to be of students and schools. tired of the Liberal Party's domi- decided upon. In Strahl's view, However, Strahl also men- nance in federal politics, a call has leadership "creates a culture that tioned that this approach requires been made by some politicians for allows for people to either win or finding out "what is key for the coalition building between the lose." workplace," and improving not Progressive Conservative and Finally, Strahl stressed that the only Canada's physical infrastruc- Alliance Reform parties. new coalition must have some- ture but also its educational insti- By pooling their strength, thing positive to give; in the case tutions. these parties think they can offer of the new merger of Tories and Strahl, the representative who an alternative to the Liberal gov- Alliance, this is an "aggressive, once gave a speech in the House of ernment, something many were visionary" long- Commons enti- seeking in the last election. term plan to The population tled "Top Ten Last Thursday, Chuck Strahl, change Canada. Reasons Not to Alliance Party dissident and cur- In the ensu- is in favor of a Vote for rent Member of Parliament, spoke ing discussion, more democratic Progressive on the issue of coalition building Strahl addressed political climate Conservatives," is between the Tories and the the issue of what now saying that Alliance Party. his new party in Canada the differences The event was co-hosted by the had planned for that would between the on-campus Canadian Alliance and post-secondary favor more than Tories, Progressive Conservative education. While Reformers, and Associations. The politician out- the Progressive one party dissidents are all lined to a growing audience of stu- Conservatives minor, and can dents and professors the reasons were already working on some be settled by building trust and a for creating a coalition, and how measures for helping students, new constitution for the newly- the parties planned to go about such as broadband Internet access formed party. doing it. Member of Parliament Quick Strahl does the twist while discussing and increased funding for universi- While Strahl jokingly answered Strahl asserted that a coalition the possibility of a Tory and Alliance Party colaiticrs. ty research, he felt that the federal "Next question, please..." to the could promote a "win-win situa- democratic political climate in fear into the Liberals" who current- government had to take the inquiry of which party he would be tion" for the two parties. After Canada that would favor more than ly have very little political competi- approach which Ireland has running under in the next election, polling his own riding and several one party, and if the Reform Party tion. already taken. They should work to he said that he "would support the others, Strahl found that seventy- joined with the Tories, they could A four-step plan was given for find out the concerns of Canadian candidate with 'build a national four percent of these constituen- exercise more political influence. forming a political coalition. First, population regarding post-second- coalition' on their sign." cies would likely vote for a party Additionally, Strahl claimed Strahl insisted that the parties that is comprised of both that a political sphere dominated unite and organize under a com- you Progressive Conservative and by one party was "not good for mon set of beliefs. 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Organized the fourteen women who were by the Charity Ball Committee, the killed in the Montreal Massacre. event is designed to be a fund-rais- , Organized by the Women's er as well as a way to remember Centre, the event occurs annually victims and draw attention to the and though it is focused on the issues. Massacre, it also serves as a means Candles have been sold for the of recognizing and remembering last week for a minimum $2 dona- all women who are victims of vio- tion. All proceeds will be sent to lence. the Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Half of Canadian women have Assault Treatment Centre. been victims of at least one act of Hundreds of candles will be lit physical or sexual assault and out at the ceremony, all dedicated by of all victims of assault, women members of the Laurier communi- make up 85%. ty, and acoustic music will played CADE Ami Shah, one of the event and poetry read. In addition, Casey coordinators, remarks that "it is Crukshank, Director of the Sexual MATT important to remember those Assault Treatment Centre, will give women in the community who an address. BREAK & ENTER NOV 16/01 - extinguished by the stadium man- ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER 0205 have been affected by violence and Both events are designed to NOV 19/01 ager but there was a considerable HKS SUN NOV 25/01 to raise awareness of the issue." bring attention to serious issues Person(s) unknown broke into amount of smoke. Charges of assaulting a peace offi- This year's program will run while remembering victims in a offices on the 4th and sth floor of cer are pending against a from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and will quiet, dignified way. All students the Woods Bldg. In one office a POSSESSION DRUGS 2340 HRS University of Waterloo student include speakers, candlelighting are encouraged to attend both free drawer was broken into and a set WED NOV 21/01 who assulted a WLU officer while and a moment of silence. events. For more information, of keys were taken which were A WLU student was found in pos- he was being evicted from campus Victims, both men and women please contact the Women's Centre later recovered. In the other office session of a marijhuana joint at the for causing a disturbance. affected by sexual assault, will be at 884-0710 ext. or e-mail at there were signs of a thin instru- rear of Bricker Residence. The remembered on December 3rd, ZZwomenfa'wlu.ca. ment of some sort being used but marijhuana was turned over to MISCHIEF 0205 HRS SUN NOV nothing was reported missing and Waterloo Regional Police and the 25/01 there was no vandalism. matter will also be forwarded to Person(s) unknown tipped LUCK the Judicial Affairs Council. over a vending machine on the makes big bucks FIRE DEPT RESPONSE 2305 HRS 3rd floor of the Nichols Ctre. MON NOV 19/01 TRESPASS 0330 HRS SAT NOV The fire dept was called after 24/01 NOISE COMPLAINT 1327 HRS smoke could be smelled in the A guest of a resident at University SUN NOV 25/01 area of room ICI3 of the Arts Bldg. Place was evicted from the resi- An officer responded to Willison The cause of the smoke was a fire dence after he gave residence staff Field after receiving a noise com- in the wall possibly caused by the a difficult time about not allowing plaint from a neighbour. 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Drop off cash or a cheque along with your order form ASAP to purchase a yearbook before they sellout! ~ Name: Ii Only i School Phone: j j Home Phone: j 1 C I Home Address: j j WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 8 opinion THE CORD WEEKLY Making ends meet The meaning of university is not a topic admire were the ones in class that motions and felt satisfied with achieving that I have heard anyone talk about always knew what they were talking some decent grades. Looking back I The tie that binds since 1926 recently. I'd like to ask you why you are about. These were students that contin- have virtually no sense of accomplish- Wilfrid University Student A Laurier Publication attending university in the first place. uously could pull off A's without having ment and as a result I have decided to Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre Many people come for the learning to study, or students that never seemed take things on myself. 75 University Avenue West, experience. Others come to plug to any since As a student, I believe that you will Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 make mistakes. I have more of career (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 through university just to get a piece of changed my beliefs. The students that I get out your university if Fax: (519) 883-0873 paper or a few initials by their name. If look up to the most are the young adults you focus on your responsibility to your- Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 that's why you are here, that's fine by that find a way to make ends meet. self to continually make ends meet. www.wlusp.com me. It's how you achieve this goal that Many of us do not have to worry about Eating pasta every day of the week for e-mail: [email protected] is my concern. where next month's rent is coming months is not the most desirable thing There are three types of people that to do when you come to university, but Everyone bring in songs attend university, and they can all be it teaches you what real life is all about. about Satan. represented by the means in which they It teaches you to the value of time and Maneesh Sehdev pay for their education. There are the money. It teaches you independence students that share the burden with Students who and how to strive for goals that you have Editorial Staff their parents, students who pay for uni- accept these set out to achieve. Editor-in-Chief Matthew Cade versity on their own dime, and students handouts have a Seriously consider why you are News Editors Jennifer Martin that appreciate a handout and accept it attending university. The next time you Dillon Moore with open arms. history ofbeing cash your monthly check from your par- Opinion Editor Amy Wright The problem I have stems from the spoonfed. ents think about the students that are Entertainment Editors Lynnette Visaya latter group. It is my personal opinion working two jobs just to cut down their Amanda Fitzpatrick that students that accept these handouts OSAP loans. These people are what uni- Sports Editors Wilbur McLean have had a history of being spoon-fed. versity is all about. These are the stu- Mariana Hrkac Mom and Dad have, and will continue to from, how to pay for food, tuition, or dents that will become successful adults International Editor John Carlaw bail these people out in times of trouble, books. I urge these students to give and will become every momma boy's Features Editor Tannis Fenton whether it's financial or otherwise. I've themselves constraints and try to make boss. They've overcome the most and StudentLife Editor Kevin Klein been racking my brain to try to figure ends meet on their own terms. they want it more. Business Editor Chris Jacobson out what gives these people a sense of University is about more than get- Against The Grain Maneesh Sehdev accomplishment. Is it enough for them ting by on the $400 check sent by your Cord Staff to achieve good grades and continue parents each month. It's about learning to make their Classified Coordinator Michelle McCulloch through university parents how to manage your finances and taking Chris Jacobson but I think On-Line Editor David Field happy? Maybe it's just me, pride in being independent. In first year Business Editor Production Assistants Nick Solowski that students should want and strive for I allowed my parents to pay for most of more. which Raymond Sun Kit On Carol Rich my schooling enabled me to focus The opinions expressed In this ecStorial are Ihose of The type of people that I used to on my studies. I went through the the author end do not necessarily reflect Ihose of Anna Gunny Michael Jon Kaiser The Coid Staff, the ecßtofid bocrd, WLUSP orWLU. Dan Heilbrunn Copy Editors David Peer Chris Clemens Debra Siemens LETTERS Michael Millard Heidi Sundwall Dianne Tennen taken seriously. In fact, it was an inside Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money Survivor Sucked Breasts Are The Best joke between myself and the members of my residence floor. Terri says in her Student Publications Staff Kudos to the Cord for openly condemn- Who said that students are cheap? Over article that she "had been known to Cord Photo Manager Laura Rochacewich ing the Survivor activity that we were all the last week, I have had the opportuni- make jokes about (herj race and others, Lynette Keystone Editors-ln-Chief Clarke recently subjected to in the Concourse. ty to see just how generous the WLU but that is all they are." How is it okay Laura Jardine Sandra Mackenzie I do not want to be exposed to this dis- community is. Through the ribbon sales for her to tell jokes about her own eth- Keystone Photo Manager Martin Kuebler gusting accolade to pop culture. I and the "Coyote Ugly" theme night at nicity to people she knows, but it is not IT Manager Maciek Makarski see enough super-liminal, in-my-face Wilf's, over $1,300 was raised for The okay for me to make jokes about my Angela Advertising Manager Foster advertising on a daily basis without Breast Cancer Society of Canada. own ethnicity? It would have been dif- Ad Production Manager Dara Hakimzadeh having to witness this tripe. It gives me It was the donation of time that real- ferent if she were criticizing an organiza- Ad Production Assistants Elisabeth Oliveira the impression that the A-team ly amazed me. The BBC women of tion or a group of people. However, she Nelu Handa Jennifer Summerfield assumes everyone is stupid enough to Alpha Phi worked at the "Kissing Booth" chose to single me out and to publish Public Relations Coordinators Trisha Merz enjoy such a boring, pointless for the entire week. Abby and Cass of her incorrect thoughts about my values. Ami Shah Jessica Reid competition that is far easier than actu- Fashion 'n' Motion took the time to In so doing, she managed to announce Human Resources Coordinator Vacant ally SURVIVING (in the literal sense choreograph and teach the staff a to the entire campus that I am a racist, Adminlstrati on of the word) in many countries on a dance. The entire Greek community when in actuality, I am not. It makes me President Christopher Ellis daily basis. came out on Saturday night to show sad that I have been ridiculed in front of VP: Finance & Administration Edward Schall Hardly anyone seemed to care when their support. The staff of Wilf's prac- the entire Laurier campus. It also upsets Board of Directors Ben Martin Peter Eglin voiced his well-founded ticed that dance more than anyone me that people now think I'm a racist Heather McFarlane Nicole Kozicki opinions in lieu of the events taking needs to know and donated over $250 and they don't even know me. Amanda Baumann Gary Kenning place in Afghanistan. The fact that of their tips from Saturday night. If your intention was to single me out Board Secretary Jill Hartry more students paid attention to Thank-you to everyone who helped and make my Laurier experience diffi- Contributors Survivor than Dr. Eglin, especially in this make this campaign such a success. cult, well, congratulations. You've suc- Ryan Weston, Scotty Cairns., Chris Eley, Kent McCrea, time of international chaos, is a testimo- (Especially Linny). ceeded. Jennifer Asselin Kevin's brain, Siobhan Bhagwhat, Craig ny to the ignorance, indifference, Reaney, Caitlin Howlett, Kristin Lipscombe, Derek Iwanuk, Cranley Kylie Manchester, Carrie Patterson, Brandon Currie, Adriana lack of morality, and complete immer- Megan Jayna Patel Groeneweg, Chris Scriven, Jason Huth, Adam Clark, Stuart sion in pop culture that unfortunately Reed, Kat Lourenco, Uncon Valjean Justin Sharp, Corwin Leifso, Johnny OneUJp, Steve from last night, the ghost smok- characterizes much of the student body Of Race And Racism Park It Here er, Stefan Sereda, Dave Peer, Jenna Young, the mouttveorner- of Wilfrid Laurier. wiper guy. Congratulations to the FYC on their incredible victo- ry. Thanks for all the letters that keep coming in...you're mak- If this event is to be held in the I would like to agree with Terri At the complaint booth on November ing my life a lot easier. To my history essay. J need the fear. future, it should be held in a location Ramsawack's argument (from her 13th, Tonya complained about needing a You will get written. Girls that listen Tori Amos are not weird. where we clon't have to see it. And the November 21st column titled "Thinking special decal in order to park in the lot LETTERS POLICY: •All letters mustbe signed and submittedwith the author's name, student identification winner of the event should have to it Through") that sometimes it seems as behind St. Michael. I have spoken to number, and telephone number. give their prize money to a credible though people do not think their com- Parking Services, and the parking lot • Allletters will be printed with the author 's name. Letters can be printed without the author's name with permission from the EIC. charity of their choice. I do not pay ments through. Obviously, she did not behind St. Michael is now accessible to • The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. 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The Cord will not or others) do not support or endorse. was taken out of context. Executive Vice President atory statements. The Cord will notprint anything in violationat its Code ofEthics, out- lined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscriptionrates are $20.00per term lor address- The assumption was made that I University Affairs es within Canada. The Cord is printed by Hamilton Web Printing. All commentary is strictly the opinion of the writerand does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, the Matt Michels made a racist comment that was to be editorial board, or WLU Student Publications. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 opinion 9 The power of a word The toils of a nerd Ryan Weston mental disabilities. I cannot sepa- When I was 6 years old, I opened a Scott Cairns involved, I stopped being interest- rate myself from those experi- cardboard box on Christmas Day ed in video games. Actually it's not ences, but the use of this word that contained the Atari 2600 video weird at all, because video games should started to suck. some offend everyone because it game system. At the time , I was just For rea- continues to marginalize a group bloody confused, as my parents son, when platforms became CD of people within our society. seemed to have this look of glee oriented, they alsi turned into The other slur which I hear on their face like I had just giant graphic showcases. Game passed around me is also personal- received a 35-speed bike or some- companies were no longer in a bat- ly offensive to me, but again, thing. They plugged it in for me, tle for the most playable game, but should be one which perks up the and I moved that crazy phallic joy- for the most graphically advanced The words come out with such ears of far more people than those stick around for four days straight. a year. And it's almost too bad that experience. I'm sorry, but if you're simplicity and ease, and it's quite who it directly affects. Similar to The box came with four games, so it all became so successful, paying seventy dollars for better easy to let them pass unchal- something being "retarded", when in a matter of time, Pacman, because with the vile stench of graphics on a hockey game, you're lenged. It is interesting which we are unhappy with an activity or Asteroids, Missile Command, and success comes rich companies fol- a nerd. You might as well be buy- words have slipped quietly past think something going on is stupid Pitfall all become a part of my lowing the scent trail. ing a pouch of Jerry Garcia's ashes the PC radar. While it is no longer or pointless, people seem to have world. In fact, my world has never from a homeless guy. acceptable to make remarks about no problem declaring that things been the same since I opened that Now you've got Microsoft people or events based on ethnic are "gay." The implications of this box. And all I going on a $500 million dollar mar- group, "race" or religion, there are choice of words are obvious to me. For years, I was a confessed wanted was a keting blitz straight into your very two words which I encounter on a I refuse to use the word "gay" video game nerd. I would awe in to own university concourse, and frighteningly regu- in the way it is the mastery and craft of games follow-up new corporations vying for the lar basis that thrown around made for Nintendo and Sega game River City number one gaming system offend me just as It is interesting our society. I systems. These two companies Rarnsom. hotspots. Meanwhile, Sega will much. which words refuse to use a specialized in creating games that never make another system after "Retard" is have word associated kids would want to play for hours Dreamcast, and the Nintendo uttered on an slipped with my being, on end without eating or bathing. Sony, we 11... Sony did what Gamecube will be crushed under obscenely regular quietly past the with my culture Mario and Sonic became ambassa- Sony does best. They pushed the weight of fatties like Sony and basis without any PC radar. and community to dors of a new and cool entertain- money around and took a strangle- Microsoft. And all I wanted was hint of regret from describe the ment. I've never been a fan of big hold on a market that I guess was „a follow-up to River City Ransom. the people using ridiculous, the business, but I've always admired just 'crying' to be corpora-fried. A lot of people may have cer- it. So this means that we can use stupid and the pointless. There is Nintendo and Sega for working in Nintendo and Sega relied heavily tain qualms about corporations this word, a word which has been nothing "gay" about these things. a sector of entertainment they on third party game developers, ruining the environment, and used for a hell of a long time to Instead they are stupid or point- essentially built from the ground and that's how Sony made their money perpetuating the class oppress a group of people who less. up. THEY developed a market for entrance. They established multi- divide. That's fine, but I'm pissed continue to exist on the margins of Words are powerful things, and it, and they did it by making great million dollar deals with traitor at something else right now. society and who continue to be we all need to keep that in mind games time and time again. third-party companies like Money and big companies stole a denied a voice, to describe people when we're using them. We But then something happened Squaresoft, Capcom, Electronic piece of my childhood. Video we think are idiots, or events and should all, collectively, be fighting along the way. Nintendo and Sega Arts, and a host of others. Some games pretty much suck now, and tasks we think are ridiculous. to eliminate oppression and mar- somehow turned a once humble deals, like the aforementioned all because someone once again Maybe it offends me because ginalization in our society, and we market into a $20-billion-a-year Squaresoft purchase, were to make saw profits to be made through my cousin has Downs Syndrome, can only do that once we have global industry. Pretty soon, Game games solely for Sony. compromise. Microsoft and Sony or because I've worked many thought clearly about the words programmers started demanding It's weird, because around the can kiss my ass. times with people with develop- we use and what they mean. more money, as much as $200,000 same time so much money became as well, are they all discriminato- health care when she is eventually I compared the $2,470 laptop Non-Smoking Woes John Connelly ry? I don't think so. These ques- lying in bed with cancer. Why WLU offered with the $2,499 tions are asked for a reason. They should my tax dollars be used to advertised laptop. The Giobe and While I know that I'm likely not Another Perspective are asked because all the people guarantee the health of someone Mail laptop, at $29 more, offered going to change the minds of any that fit into these categories run a who is knowingly poisoning her a larger screen area, a 40% faster pro-smoking enthusiasts, I can't I am writing in response to an higher risk of contracting disease. body? processor, twice the RAM, and resist responding to Jordon article that I read a week ago in The CBS doesn't prohibit any of over twice the hard drive space. Hofstetter's letter from last week. the Cord. The article was criticiz- the people that fit into these cate- Manny Weirdo This $29 also bought me Windows Hofstetter is absolutely right to ing the Canadian Blood Services gories from receiving blood. That XP (WLU offered the obsolete point out that smog is harmful, (CBS) questionnaire due to the would be a case of discrimination. The Real Deal Windows 2000), a DVD-ROM but it is a stretch to classify tobac- fact that it asked whether or not (WLU offered a normal CD-ROM), co smoke as "harmless" in com- you were a male and have had sex Louise Merchant Like every other Laurier student, I a network card (WLU offered parison. with another male since 1977. received an email informing me one—at $125 extra), and many To those who claim that non- The CBS is attempting to Smokin' Response about our school's partnership other features. smokers have inflated the issue ensure that the blood they accept with Dell computers. This e-mail In fact, the $1,399 laptop and have fabricated a problem, has the smallest possible chance In Tannis Fenton's editorial from also provided a login and pass- offered in the Globe and Mail still know this: tobacco smoke does of contamination. I don't see November 14th, she made a state- word to Dell Premier, a section of outdid Laurier's standard configu- bother many of us. Believe me what is so wrong with that. ment that I must take issue with: their website allowing me ..to ration. at next. My when I tell you that when you I am sorry that the author of . .the body I reside in is mine, buy DELL computers for both I looked the PCs smoke near me, my burning, this article feels as though he is and I can do with it as I please. If home and office use at a discount- Laurier studentship made me eli- watering eyes, my respiratory dis- being persecuted for his sexual I choose to poison it, then I have ed price." I'd kept a Dell ad from gible to purchase an obsolete tress, and my aversion to the orientation. But the fact remains the right to do 50..." This argu- the Globe and Mail, and I won- Pentium 3 with obsolete Windows smell are not faked or imagined. I that disease among homosexuals ment is faulty because in the case dered how much more my Laurier 98 software for $1,285. My Globe am aware that there are non- is higher than other groups, as of smoking, by choosing to poi- student status would save me on and Mail readership made me eli- smokers who are not bothered by the author himself points out son one's own body, other bodies the already attractive, non-sale gible to buy a Pentium 4 with smoke, but please don't forget when mentioning the "increase in are being poisoned as well. Is it prices featured in the ad. I logged Windows XP and Works Suite that many of us are. the past year." more important for one person to in excitedly. 2001... for $699. I'm not a militant anti-smoker, Also, the author fails to men- have the right to poison her body According to the website, Dell What exactly did Laurier agree and I don't make it my business to tion that the questionnaire also than it is for everyone else to has",. .worked closely with to do? Buy Dell's dusty inventory tell others how to treat their bod- asks whether you have had sexual have the right not to be poi- Wilfrid Laurier University to pro- write-offs at deep discount, look- ies, If you want to smoke, then intercourse with a person who soned? What if I enjoyed murder- vide these product quotes to ful- ing for one more way to gouge smoke, but please don't expose has used needles before. Further- ing people? Should my right to fill your requirements." I decided students for more OSAP money? others to it. I won't interfere with more, the questionnaire asks if enjoy this hobby override anyone to peruse the "Standard WLU your right to do what you want in you have ever had sex for drugs else's right to live? Configuration"—a vast selection of Jordie Pancer your home if you respect my right or money, or if you were or are a Also, if a smoker chooses to one laptop and two PCs that Dell not to be subjected to your tobac- prostitute, etc. poison her own body, the rest of and WLU collaborated to bring co smoke in public. All these questions are asked society should not pay for her me. I like all of these letters. It means you're thinking. Whatever you do, don't stop now. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 10 opinion When reality becomes fiction: Censoring the truth The Ontario Film Review Board has shouldn't leave our houses, and we recently seen fit to ban the release of should never turn on a radio or a televi- Catherine Breillet's new film Fat Girl. sion. Women are violently attacked and Unless the distrubutors eliminate the sexually exploited every single day. offending scenes of nudity and sex, this Perhaps we should focus our attention film will not be seen in theatres. on the reality of the situation as The film exhibits scenes of bare opposed to censoring and restricting the breasts, full-frontal nudity, masturbation artistic integrity of the film. and rape. These portions of the movie How can the Film Board possibly jus- occupied less than three minutes of tify that the film is in bad taste? Of course screen time. One of the board's major it is. It's real. concerns was that the average Ontario Please don't begin to suggest that fic- neighbourhood might not deem the film tion is becoming harder to swallow than acceptable. reality. And please don't begin to tell me This will apparentley offend our sen- what I can and cannot watch. sibilities. If this logic holds true, then we This is from Catherine Breillat's new film. S can't show you any more. FILE PHOTO Growth report may yet be stunted Last week, your Students' Union more militant demands are there- a report on growth at Matthew Cade fore out of place. Laurier, their latest and most com- In spite of these things, the prehensive response to the lengthy- report is extremely valuable. It will line-ups, packed residence rooms* be interesting to see how the cards and general congestion that has fall in the coming weeks and plagued the school since months. Most ofyour student lead- September. ers seem intent on getting to the Termed a "Partnership for bottom of the problem - truly a Sustainable Growth," the 13-page good sign and evidence of strong brief is a substantial accomplish- greater than the number who grad- leadership. Yet nothing has hap- ment for the Board of There have been Directors. uate this Spring. Judging by last pened yet. meet- it evidence of ings. More importantly, is year's figures, this would mean There have been handshakes. are of even what student leaders capable that only approximately 1,300 stu- Dr. Rosehart has promised more regularly achieving on a cam- dents would be allowed in. With that there will be no triple rooms pus that, until recently, has been the new residence that is supposed next Fall. But no one has yet taken all but politically dead. Students responsibility for this year's admis- should never forget how valuable sions debacle. The Union has been they are to the success of this insti- careful not to lay blame, but a cer- tution. Students should tain suspicion will always be in the The report is not without fault. never forget how back of every student's mind. The Union, for example, included a valuable they are The response from the admin- request for an immediate freeze on istration thus far has been mixed. enrollment that has already been to the success of At a meeting Tuesday morning, almost completely annulled. As WLU President Dr. Bob Rosehart this institution. CALLFOR SUBMISSIONS presented, the idea is completely and Chair of the Board of Evaluation Committee for the Assistant unrealistic and hardly fits in with Governors Jerry Young, among (& fir of a some feed- «gg|§i|WJ Vice-President: Student Services/Dean the remainder document that to be ready for next September, others, gave positive themes back. at a with VP: of Students repeatedly encourages this would leave empty about 600 But meeting such as 'partnership' and 'working a Academic Dr. Rowland Smith and beds. Not exactly policy that the I David term together' in an effort to find a solu- all the Deans several hours later, McMurray's current as the Assistant Vice-President: Student administration can work with. 2002. tion. the student leaders instead Services/Dean of Students ends on June 30, In accord with As a student, I would be happy University procedures an evaluation committee has been established to Furthermore, if enrollment was received a very 'underwhelming' to stand behind a report that I evaluate the work of the incumbent and make a recommendation frozen, the number of first year makes aggressive demands of the response. I regarding renewal. students that would be granted University. This document doesn't It seems as though this isn't a admission next year could not be sustainable partnership just yet. Submissions are invited from the University com munity on issues that have the teeth, though, and the I should be considered during the evaluation process. 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Brandon Currie ing exponentially since the incep- tion of Plan Colombia. As more Over the past three years, the hectares are fumigated, guerillas impoverished Colombian province and peasants penetrate deeper of Putumayo has been the latest into the jungle to clear new land casualty of America's "War on for cultivation. Drugs," an endeavor that has However, Laurier Political helped Colombia retain its status Science Professor Allistair Edgar as the world's most violent coun- believes that the disastrous effects try. of fumigation can not be entirely In the late 1990's a rise in blamed on America. cocaine use among white male "While aerial fumigation was a professionals prompted the United very poor policy choice for the US, States to examine the prospect of the guerillas are very active in mis- destroying the supply of drugs, informing the authorities as to while largely neglecting domestic where the coca is, in hopes of dis- demand. crediting American involvement in Three thousand soldiers, forty- Colombia". six Blackhawk helicopters, 300,000 Another contentious issue is marginalized that of American Colombians, and Columbia, with support for the over 200,000 official litres of herbicide the worst human Colombian mili- later, there has rights record in tary, as well as been an apprecia- the southern radical paramili- nwmzmr ble increase in tary forces. both the supply hemisphere, is Laurier sociolo- of, and demand the world's gy professor for, Colombian leading producer Peter Eglin cocaine. asserts that Colombia, of cocaine. "Colombian with the worst forces are death human rights record in the south- rather than life." In the jungles ern hemisphere, is the world's south of Bogota, over one hundred leading producer of cocaine: a American military advisors have chemical drug derived from the trained over three thousand coca plant. Colombian forces to be the Colombia's left wing guerillas infantry of Plan Colombia. and right wing paramilitaries reap Professor Edgar describes this an estimated three billion dollars as an attempt to professionalize annually from the cultivation of Colombian forces, and decrease over 101,000 hectares of coca. their propensity towards corrup- Consequently, these warring fac- tion. tions are able to buy the allegiance Whatever the objective of mili- of peasants, soldiers, and high- tary training, it is painfully evident ranking government officials. that an increase in military pres- MAGAZINE Putumayo, a small agricultural ence has significantly increased province in Southern Colombia is conflict between legitimate forces, TIME the prime target of 'Plan coca producing extremists, and Top: A Columbian soldier on a coca patrol and fumigation mission. Colombia', an initiative that offi- innocent civilians. Bottom: Columbian soldiers blowing up a cocaine laboratory. cially seeks to cease coca produc- This conflict affects a country tion through military counterinsur- with a population of forty million which only three percent are inves- Colombian elite. funding. As Professor Edgar con- gency forces and aerial fumigation where 25,000 homicides and tigated. As a result, American corpora- tends, "there needs to be a military of coca plants. 10,000 kidnappings are commited Officially, Canada has taken tions are better able to exploit presence to create a framework of Developed by former US annually. Although Plan Colombia steps to improve the aforemen- Colombia's vast resources, which relative order and security." President Bill Clinton in 1998, Plan is focused on coca producers, tioned statistics. Beginning in include gold, silver, and massive oil Inherent to the debate over the Colombia has received over two peasants that inhabit volatile areas 2000, Ottawa has spent eighty mil- reserves of over 260 billion barrels. morality and logistics of Plan billion dollars in funding, with a of the jungle consistently feel the lion dollars to train Colombian sol- While Professor Edgar dismiss- Columbia is the simple economic meager one percent of those funds brunt of these statistics, constitut- diers to respect human rights, sub- es this notion as "straight out of an principle of supply and demand. allocated to the preservation of ing about eighty percent of all mur- sidize legitimate food crops, and Oliver Stone movie", Eglin's argu- Many opposed to the human rights. ders. assist those displaced by the drug ment carries some merit given Colombian initiative propose that A benchmark of Plan Colombia With a 75 percent rural unem- war. America's seemingly indifferent as long as American demand exists, has been environmental devasta- ployment rate, the Colombian However, many Canadian response to the murders of union Colombia will continue to supply tion. The indiscriminate fumiga- agrarian sector is very susceptible multinational corporations have leaders, human rights activists, and cocaine. This opinion is reiterated tion of over 140,000 hectares of to the money and security that multimillion dollar development others that seek to empower the by a growing number of North tropical rainforest with Monsanto- guerillas offer. projects in Colombia, namely min- lower caste of Colombian society. American police officers, judges, produced Glyphosate herbicide, Unfortunately, these are the ing and hydroelectric dams. As Colombia's human rights and ordinary citizens that view the has destroyed both coca and gov- same peasants that are the victims Professor Eglin views this as a record plummets, US foreign aid War on Drugs to be futile. ernment subsidized crops such as of massacres and other atrocities typical Canadian paradigm of has greatly increased. Prominent They share Professor Eglin's yucca, rubber, and bananas. perpetuated by the Colombian "making money out of other peo- American academic and author opinion that the legalization of This herbicide, similar in com- Military, as well as right wing para- ple's suffering." Noam Chomsky asserts that "there drugs would dramatically reduce position to Agent Orange, has military groups. To Eglin, this exploitation is the is a direct positive correlation profits for drug cartels, which leached into groundwater, poi- As retribution for assisting, or driving force behind American between American foreign aid and would be the first step in curbing soned livestock and children, and being suspected of assisting, the involvement in Colombia. As human rights abuse." the vicious cycle of Colombian vio- caused widespread respiratory and coca plantations of the guerillas, guerilla forces traditionally chal- However strong the tenets of lence, currently encouraged by skin ailments. civilians are regularly executed. In lenge the power of elite members Chomsky and Eglin's arguments American drug prohibition and Ranked third in the world in total, the official and illegal mili- of society, Eglin asserts that the are, many involved with Plan military aid. terms of biodiversity, Colombia's taries of Colombia account for sev- intention of Plan Colombia is to Colombia recognize the need for vast rainforests have been shrink- enty percent of homicides, of keep power in the hands of the the presence of American military WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 international 13 CIDA on drugs in Columbia Chris Scriven within it. CIDA, which makes up a measly CIDA was formed in the 19605, 0.24% of the GDP. Of this $2.2 bil- Last week WLU was presented with as an arm of the Ministry of lion, 16% or 356. HiM is used to sup- an opportunity to learn more Foreign Affairs called the port World Bank and IMF programs about Canada's official role in International Assistance Office. Its through regional development international development. stated aim was to continue the suc- banks in areas such as Africa, Asia, Heather Matson, a recent cesses of the Marshall Plan, the Latin America and the Caribbean. University of Waterloo graduate newly formed United Nations and In addition, 8.7%, or 1196.5 million and current employee of the UNICEF. is lost in the administration of Canadian International Through funding from the fed- CIDA itself, while 2.6%, or $58.6 Development Agency (CIDA) visit- eral government, CIDA works with million is the amount allocated to ed Wilfrid Laurier University last developing nations by way of "joint Industrial Co-operation, or the Thursday. actions" designed to promote basic establishment of Canadian indus- The main focus, of her presen- human rights, women in develop- try in developing nations. tation was to explain the functions ment, local infrastructure and the In terms of where this money and organization of CIDA and to environment through a "hands- goes, funding recently has gone to answer students' questions. free" policy hiring other organiza- countries such as China, Most of the audience was con- tions to carry out their programs Bangladesh, Egypt, Pakistan, Mali cerned about job prospects in the internationally. and Russia who have requested organization, and the resulting dis- These programs are aimed at assistance. cussion reflected this concern. supporting sustainable develop- When asked who Canada will While her presentation was very ment, or development that "lasts not grant assistance to, Madson effective in detailing CIDA's struc- and works." replied that countries such as ture and funding, and of her per- According to one of the many Libya, Syria, Iran, Iraq and sonal experiences, it did not gener- overhead copies from CIDA's web Zimbabwe do not receive funding ate much discussion on interna- page, the Canadian government as a result of restrictions set out by tional development or CIDA's place allocates $2.2 billion (Canadian) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. also made note of the Matson Heather Matson has been working with CIDA for just over a year. effects that September 11th had on The Cord's not only CIDA, but on Canadian sured that persistence could pay raised during Ms. Mayson's presen- foreign affairs as well. It was noted off as many older CIDA employees tation was CIDA's involvement with International Notices that there had been budget cuts in will be retiring. the World Bank, IMF and other the past, but that this trend would Requirements to work at CIDA regional development banks. In likely change as the Canadian gov- include a Bachelor's or Master's discussing her acceptance of a ernment attempts to deal with with some sort of international position at the World Bank, it was "All are welcome" to the Political Science department's "Panel on Ethnicity and Nationalism." The discussion will take place Friday, potential future threats. focus. It was also noted that no pointed out that CIDA supports November 30th from 2 until 4 pm in the Alumni Hall boardroom. Matson went as far as to say international experience is neces- many of the policies of these finan- Dr. Dejan Guzina will be speaking on "The Aftermath of Kosovo(a) that funding would likely be sary, as "CIDA will train you to see cial institutions, though they have Elections." Dr. Brian Tanguav will speak about Quebec nationalism increased to address the processes things the way they want you to received a very bad reputation in of while Dr. John McGarry of the University Waterloo will be that led to the development of see." some circles. speaking on "Power-sharing theory in Northern Ireland. For more the was that information contact Dr. Debora VanNijnatten, WLU ext. 3841. groups like the Taliban in other While her discussion on Her personal opinion regions. composition and the job possibili- the World Bank was not forcing its The Cord encourages and needs submissions to this Matson's presentation, and ties were very in-depth, many policies upon its member con- magical box ofinternational information, many of the questions after, issues surrounding development stituents because they have the revolved around students' con- and the role of CIDA in the elimi- choice of not accepting these suitable submissions include Examples of guest speakers, trips to cerns about job opportunities. nation of debt in the poorest coun- loans. conferences and other opportunitiesfor students with an international focus. Having been through the CIDA hir- tries were addressed quickly and Overall, the presentation by ing process recently, she was quite without much consideration. Ms. Matson on behalf of CIDA was Please forward suggestions to the International Editor's mailbox in knowledgeable not only about the In reference to the 2000 interesting in terms of the informa- Building Jubilee the WLUSP Office on the 3rdfloor of the Union or e-mail given the job possibili- events to Last week the Turkish parliament imple- Last week the 11th Ibero-American summit More than 100 have died in the last week Two officers directing traffic were shot and mented a revised national civil code that will was held in Lima, Peru. The talks are to focus due to a cholera outbreak that has been killed by a masked perpetrator in the north- officially recognize women and men as on combating terrorism and increasing eco- affecting northern Nigeria since early ern town of Beasian, 424 kilometres north of equals and offer legal guarantees of women's nomic growth. More then 20 leaders of Latin November. Hospitals in Nigeria's Jigawa state Madrid. The incident occurred in the rights. The new civil code will come into American countries, Spain and Portugal have admitted hundreds that have been evening of November the 23rd, two days effect January Ist, 2002. The new code attended. For the first time since the estab- affected with the disease, but the Jigawa gov- after police tried to remove a banner in a brings the end of male supremacy within the lishment of the summit, Cuban President ernment has confirmed only six dead. park that encourage people to kill officers, home. This new law gives women more say Fidel Castro did not attend the talks, though Another state, Kano, suffered 200 deaths in which resulted in an explosion that injured in decisions that concern the home and chil- his Vice President, Carlos Lage, did. The early November due to a similar outbreak. two officers. The police are targeting the dren, while property will be recognized as Cuban president sent his apologies for his Health officials blame the rapid spread of Basque separatist group, Basque Homeland co-owned. Other rights entrenched included absence in a letter to Peruvian President poor sanitation and overcrowding in poorly and Freedom (ETA). Spanish authorities the right to seek employment outside of the Alejandro Toledo, explaining that he needs ventilated buildings. Cholera is an acute have blamed the deaths of almost 800 peo- home without spousal consent, having a to stay in Cuba to lead the reconstruction intestinal infection that causes severe vomit- ple to terrorist activities led by the ETA, voice in deciding were they will live, and efforts of the devastation caused by ing and diarrhea that can lead to acute dehy- since their establishment in 1968. granting women the right to sue for divorce Hurricane Michelle, which hit earlier this dration and even death if not treated prop- along with a claim on alimony and compen- month. The participants were summoned to erly. sation. sign a statement that would condemn acts of terrorism and not to allow their countries to harbour terrorists. Compiled by Adriana Groeneweg WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 JOB st m, 14 feature 15 I% - - Gesun/heit! The wonders of herbal medicine of the throat, you're body, creating a balance and general well- sure to hear three or being. four people suggest Now, I know what you're thinking. echinacea as a reme- as well in the and Remedies cold Might pop Enya tape light for dy. some incense to prepare for some good, old- It is important to fashioned "well-being." But, bear with me. that herbal recognize Commonly used for headaches, the ever- and exam season medicines are merely ready, ever-curable bottle of Tylenol is find- an alternative to syn- - Chamomile tea will settle the stomach full of study breaks to McDonald's and 7-11. This Young ing itself in line with some promising com- Jenna thetic or orthodox medicines. These alterna- petition. Instead of attacking a single symp- remedy for migraines, influenza and fevers helps to increase perspiration, while easing the tives are ones that promote nourishing and tom, herbal medicines help to remedy the stomach and other digestive complaints. 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Aloe vera is one of the most ancient of herbs and was used by the Greeks and Egyptians, who -n used it to prepare medicines and cosmetics. Aloe Vera grows wild in the tropics, concentrated mainly in Africa and South. America. Aloe vera is widely available as a houseplanfc as well. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 16 entertainment Playing in new directions Dara Hakimzadeh go to and grow. We've talked about this and we know that we want to go out on a high You walk up stairs you think will last forever note. When the signs start coining in that into a secluded room with a few couches people are done with us then we'll walk that can hardly fit six people comfortably away gracefully and move onto another and voila: backstage at the Lyric. Along the aspect of music. For now, things are going back wall are trays filled with beverages and great!" some fruit in baskets. That's where I was 'Holiday' will be the next single and lucky enough to stay and chitchat with mem- video for Slomotion. It's hard to take a band bers of The Watchmen Saturday night. seriously when they are smiling during ques- It's been three years, since Silent Radar tions over video concepts. I think my leg was released. Slomotion the current 'great- was pulled. Ken smirked, "we're studying up est hits' package as critics have dubbed it, to do a video in the next week to ten days. was produced by Rhys Fulber (Delerium & It's got a lot to do with the businessman who Fear Factory) and Toronto scene DJ lain. goes on a road trip and it's always a holiday. "It was very good, we knew we wanted to And you know, the hooker thing and all challenge ourselves, our fans and the band those conventions." and put out a different sounding record. To Changes on their website, www.the- stay away from the conventional rock pro- watchmen.com, will be taking place soon. ducers and go to people who work in a digi- "We're still struggling to get some of the tal domain," noted bassist Ken Tizzard. Joey software up. We're trying to have it based Serlin, the guitarist, said he would "have on chatrooms and forums. Get a communi- liked it to be a little longer [record] but we'll ty vibe going where the fans can meet each a hakiMMdfH remedy that on the next one." other, talk to each other and talk to us on We began to discuss the music scene in regular basis," said Ken. dAra Canada. Danny Greaves, lead singer, said, Part of the band's new direction is due to Danny Greaves, lead singer of The Watchman, belts out his vocals in Kitchener "there use to be the days when you put out the arrival of affordable home recording sys- one record, sort of as an introduction. Then tems. A new feature in the live show is a release to date. some Led Zepplin. The show included a full the second record would be a little bit more. small, Apple Macintosh, laptop computer, Knowing that Big Wreck are long time blown orchestra and the sound was appar- [There was] a five year plan! Nurturing a which Ken uses to add sound to the show. friends with The Watchmen I could not help ently fantastic. career of a band and that isn't happening "It's pretty intuitive. The more you use it but talk about lan Thornley's wild show at The Watchmen will be continuing their anymore. If you don't have a good single the more at home you become. I don't think the Turret a few weeks ago. Lan was in atten- tour in support of Slomotion heading [the industry] won't bother with it." we could do without it now," Joey noted. dance for The Watchmen show in Toronto at towards Western Canada. Also on the bill are I asked Joey about where he saw the Rhys Fulber and DJ lain have transformed Kool Haus just days before they played Smoother and By Divine Right. The guys Watchmen in ten years time. He jokingly the band towards a digital sound that Kitchener. Fans questioned the band during and gals in BDR were just as impressive as replied: "Usually the question is five years Radiohead ventured towards with Kid A. a Canoe.ca chat to try and find out if lan the Watchmen that night and I'm sure, given time. I don't even know what I'm doing Even with the departure of their lasj! drum- would be singing with the group. time they will eventually headline tours and tomorrow let alone in ten years." He went mer, Sammy Kohn, the Watchmen have no Unfortunately he did not. gain the same level of recognition that has on to say, "We all love music and we still regrets. It seems their fans don't either. Joey added, "We're really great friends been put upon The Watchmen. If you can, enjoy writing together. There is obviously a When all is said and done, Slomotion, with those Big Wreck guys." While on tour be sure to check these three Canadian bands lot of stuff to learn and more places for us to will probably be The Watchmen's best selling in Winnipeg Joey joined Big Wreck to cover out. Morality: does it exist in kids movies today? Corwin Leifso ter how good the movie is as long as it makes lots and lots of money. Harry Potter is a worldwide phe- If millions of little children con nomenon. Since 1998, J.K. their parents into taking Warner Rowling's book series about a Brothers, the masses base the qual- young wizard has sold millions of ity of a movie on their expectations copies worldwide. of said movie, and not on reality. If The first of those books, Harry people really saw Harry Potter for Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, what it really is, they would be seri- has been adapted into a movie and ously reconsidering their $12. is currently matching or even beat- PHOTO What I see in Harry Potter and ing most box office records. With the Philosopher's Stone is a quick such widespread appeal, one won- FILE effort to copy as much of the book Harry Potter his friends to do the dirty work. Like holding a stick ders what the cultural impact will into a screenplay without consider- be. the first 11 years of his life living in money found on the street, Ed with more resposibility and a ing how it works in a movie. Harry Watching Harry Potter, I could a closet underneath the stairs at After winning the chance to chance to make a name for your- Potter lacks heart, soul, whatever it not help but be reminded of anoth- his aunt and uncle's house. visit the factory, Charlie had to self. is that makes a movie good. It's a er children's movie, one I watched On his 11th birthday, to his pass a number of tests to see if he To be successful, Potter relied thoughtless reproduction of art, over and over again as a child, did suprise, Potter discovers that his is respectful and has adequate on friends to help him in difficult like a photocopy of the Mona Lisa. not do nearly as well as Harry parents were wiz- behaviour to actu- situations. Charlie relied on the I am, of course, assuming the Potter in the box office and its mer- ards and that he is I see a new movie ally see the choco- good will of his grandparents and books are art. chandise has not been too much of a wizard too. He is that will define late factory. his mother. Potter circumvented Harry Potter teaches kids that a burden for toy store shelves. The then introduced to Each movie the rules of his elders whenever it wealth, fame, and education will plots are different and their his massive inheri- this generation teaches a different suited him, like when he flew on come to them if they wait, even if respective ideologies contrast tance and is invit- of children. I lesson. In Harry his broomstick when he was specif- they don't do anything to deserve sharply. ed to attend wiz- cannot help but Potter we learn ically told not too. Actually he even it. The movie also teaches them Willy Wonka and the ard's school. that by sitting on got rewarded for it by being placed that quality is based on revenue. Chocolate Factory is the movie Charlie, the lit- be frightened your ass and feel- on a sports team. Charlie knew to Not only is Warner Bros, work- that defined my childhood. It influ- tle boy in Willy by that. ing sorry for your- respect the rules and was punished ing on a sequel to Harry Potter enced my friend's childhood. In Wonka and the self you will, even- for misbehaving without excep- right now, but rumour has it that fact, it influenced many people in Chocolate Factory, had lived his tually, be saved by someone and tion. they're working on a new Willy my generation. In Harry Potter I life in a one room house with his given money and a good educa- Beyond the characters and plot Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. see a new movie that will define mother and both sets of grandpar- tion. there are deeper concerns. Harry Do we really want to teach children this generation of children. I can ents. He found a ticket to visit Willy Charlie teaches us that with a Potter the movie was made to be a that nothing is as important as not help but be frightened by that. Wonka's chocolate factory in a little luck, good manners, respect, money machine. In true money, while art and culture gets An orphan, Harry Potter spent chocolate bar he bought with and hard work you will be reward- Hollywood fashion, it doesn't mat- damned? WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 entertainment 17 A Christmas Story is in Waterloo Adam Clark Ralphie who desparately wants his scene breaks. The backdrops were precious BB gun for Christmas. extremely intricate and well con- "You'll shoot your eye out!" Ahh Everyone from his parents to his structed, giving some life to the the classic words muttered by a teacher to even Santa Claus house that Ralphie and his family plethora of characters in one of the believes that Ralphie will "shoot lived in. best Christmas movies of our time his eye out." The "classic mother The actors were believable, and (or at least in my opinion). You got BB gun block," as Ralphie so kind- did a good job portraying their it! A Christmas Story. ly puts it. respected characters. The narrator This past Friday night, I was lucky The story is entertaining from Dale Mieske in particular did well enough to see Waterloo Stage beginning to end, and there are in grabbing the audience's atten- Theater put on their version of the many scenes that, after watching tion and keeping it. Cary Jones classic story of a them again become was also very convincing in his first boys quest to attain T a permanent fix- big stage performance as Ralphie. the perfect A Christmas ture of Christmas All people involved seemed to pull PHOTO Christmas present: Story delivers an nostalgia. From the off an almost flawless, well-flowing FILE the infamous hilarious tongue show. and Lesson #1 from Ralphie: Sticking tongue to pole gets girls "Genuine Red amusing sticking to the pole The adaptation in some scenes Ryder Carbine heartwarming scene to the very was slightly different from the there wasn't even a Santa Claus in movie Christmas Story into a Action 200 Shot story that any- unjolly Santa to the movie, and in places, these the scene. It felt as if this was play, would have been a very tough Lightning Loader one will enjoy. foreshadowed end, changes fell short of the original thrown together rather quickly, job for anyone to challenge. Range Model Air I A Christmas Story experience. After growing up quite unlike the rest of the produc- Overall, the cast and crew did an Rifle with a + delivers an amusing watching Ralphie try to attain his tion. Some of the more unimpor- excellent job in their portrayal of Compass, and This Thing Which and heartwarming story anyone prize over and over again, I must tant characters were cut from the this story. They're able to make the Tells Time Built Right Into The will enjoy. admit that a change to the story play without changing too much of scenes flow naturally on a stage, Stock." The cast and crew of the somewhat scared me. the plot and dialogue. and make it look as if it were meant The story, written by Jean Waterloo Stage Theater did an One scene in particular has This worked out somewhat bet- for the theater. The Waterloo Stage Shepherd, and directed here by Pat excellent job adapting the movie Ralphie sitting on Santa's knee giv- ter as more actors on the stage Theater gets two thumbs up for a Dawson takes place in a small into a play - a task which proved ing his BB gun speech, and in the would most likely have ended up very comedic and enjoyable two 1940's Indiana town. It is centered rather difficult considering the movie this shot is very elaborate. in the way. hours, and I recommend to any fan mainly on a young boy named original script had very few act and The play, however, falls short given The task of converting the of the story that you go and see it. The New Canadian Wrapper...yes...with a W Uncon Valjean the top 50 MC's people generically answer when asked this question. Actually, he listed Last weekend, D-sisive was shooting a music a variety of television sitcoms and movies video in Hamilton. I had the chance to catch from the eighties and early nineties of which up with him during a break from the shoot. many of his ideas stemmed from. For those unfamiliar with the name D- He is a huge comedy 'buff,' which is a sisive, he is a 21 year-old MC from Toronto factor in the concept of his new video for the who works closely with his partner in crime song "Who Wanna Go" directed by Agile of DJ Hangman. You may have heard him on Brass Munk. projects by DJ Serious, Len, Mastermind, "I just wanted to have fun with this song. and even on the Mike Bullard show. The concept of the video is a remake of the Recently, he was signed by EMI Music eighties movie 'Teen Wolf' starring Michael Publishing Canada and according to him, we J. Fox. It is going to be long and stressful but "can expect more than just an album." the end result will be super. I just wanted Four years ago, at a showcase perform- something different with my videos as well." PHOTO ance in Hamilton, I saw D-sisive for the first D-sisive is featured on the brilliant album FILE time. He clearly stole the show with his Dim Sum by DJ Serious along with some of D-sisive, stop trying to be Ian MacKaye from Minor Threat...the original straight edge. impressive stage presence. I knew then that Canada's best underground talent. Several D-sisive was bound to- singles and videos The hip hop scene in Canada is starting which D-sisive holds his own. His lyrics are blow up. I have a lot of things have been released to grow slowly. Radio and video stations are sharp, witty and often funny. Every time I've Many years later, D- am and are still in rota- just starting to sprout up with urban formats seen him perform he has managed to rile sisive is still performing that I developing tion on Much Music. and so more and more Canadian talent is the crowd up with a crazy freestyle. D-sisive and continues to turn right now and I am not D-sisive has starting to emerge. is a wonder during live performances. I heads along the way. saying that they are nothing but praise for However, D-sisive believes that a majori- know that I can't wait until his debut full- His experience is evi- to the up and coming DJ ty of Canadian artists lack the personality length album drops. Until then, I will keep dent in the work he has going happen and producer: which is necessary for long term success. "If "Dim Sum" in heavy rotation. done. He released a tape tomorrow, but they "Working with your music is not convincing and believable Finally, when asked what we can expect in 1997 entitled J.A.C. will happen. , Serious is amazing. to the listeners, they are not going to give in. in the future, he said, "If I told you then it which sold out and is. He really plays a part People aren't stupid. When you are copying wouldn't be unpredictable, now would it. now unavailable. When in our songs as a a gimmick, people can tell, and it is unfortu- You can expect more than an album, I'll asked about the attention it got, he said, "I whole. Serious will keep an artist working nate that artists haven't realized this. Artists leave it at that. I have a lot of things that I am released my first cassette when I was seven- on songs until they both feel comfortable should find themselves, simple and plain." developing right now and I am not saying teen and got an excellent response. Good with the product. We re-recorded, re-wrote Wise words from such a young MC, that any that they are going to happen tomorrow, but and bad, and it is important to have both, 'Popped' about four times until the final ver- up and comer in this industry should realize. they will happen. I have more in the books sometimes more bad believe it or not. You sion was finished. Serious is a perfectionist More wise words came when I asked him than just hip hop music." need the bad to improve your music." and he'll settle for nothing less." about the song "Critics" off of the DJ Serious This leaves me in anticipation. He's defi- Asked what his take on the state, of hip Dr. Dre and Timberland are listed among album. He says that "the song was more nitely an up and coming MC to watch. hop today is, D-sisive answered: "Hip hop is some of D-sisive's favourite producers. He therapeutic for me than anything. Many of cool but just very generic. No artist has real- said that a producer has to do more than just the beefs that existed during that time of the About the Author: Kevin Wilson is an Undergrad Student at ly brought anything different to the table for create a beat. "Just because you make the song have been cleared up and everything is Wilfrid Laurier He's a profes- many years. Sure, personalities have blown beat doesn't give you the right to call your- cool. I took it upon myself to clear them up. University. wrapper. school, Kevin up but the concepts still kind of remain the self a producer. You have to bring songs to What is life if you have to live it worrying sional Outside of is known as Uncon Valjean, rapper virtuoso. same. It needs something different to give a life. You have your hand in the song writing about other people. Problems are stressful Currently, his album is under review by the variety." process. You have to make a song visual. and not worth it. Solve them as soon as pos- Awards panel for a possible nomina- With comments like these, it is under- That-is something that a lot of producers fail sible." Juno tion. I'm a big fan of Uncon Valjean, standable why D-sisive listed some uncon- to do. Dre and Timberland make big songs, Hip hop was built on battling and is a big fan too...he's dreamy. ventional influences. He doesn't list any of they are brilliant." freestyling and those are two elements in Amanda WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 18 ear candy Radiohead Rob Zombie I Might Be Wrong, Live The Sinister Urge Recordings The worst characteristic of Rob Radiohead are a band who endeav- Zombie's new album, The Sinister or to be different. After 1998's Urge, is that every time I listen to it genre-destroying freak out OK I remember the good old days of Computer. and their artfully ambi- White Zombie and how they're ent follow ups, the band has estab- long gone. He's still hard, still has Toni Braxton Incubus The Get Up Kids lished itself as one without cate- the right hooks, and can still make Snowflakes Morning Mew Eudora gories and with few peers. The I a catchy tune, but all the songs are Might be Wrong Live Recordings missing a certain something. The O.K. So Christmas is coming. Aight, so peep this. I was driving In theory, the Get Up Kids' second documents this new period in the material seems old and cliched You're fed up with all the papers in my hometown of Whitby during release of 2001, Eudora, is a well band's career, representing all the rather than heavy metal magical. you've been writing, exams are Thanksgiving weekend when this thought-out album. A collection of elements of what make them such The only difference between The coming up and you want some amazing song came on the radio. former compilation tracks, cover a phenomenally original presence Sinister Edge and previous albums nice easy listening to bring you About three seconds into the song songs, and out of print recordings, in today's music scene. is that it has a more refined sound some holiday cheer. This year my hand spontaneously jerked off it may be just what die-hard fans Opening with 'The National and is missing the catchy magic you're finally going to find and buy the wheel and started cutting hot have been waiting for. However, AnthenV's distinctively thumping that the early White Zombie that Christmas album that brings licks on my air axe. Coming up to those who weren't fans before are bass line, followed by the tam- albums contained. you all this and more. a red light my foot then uncontrol- not likely to be converted this time bourine/guitar interplay of 'I Might All the tracks are well crafted, Finding a good one is not an lably stomped on the brake, around with rare material and Be Wrong,' Radiohead shows that meticulously perfected and many easy task. I for one still haven't bouncing my car up and down to some average remakes. they can still rock. times boring. All contain big guitar found one, and I would suggest the drum beat on the radio. I Covering songs by bands like Singer Thorn Yorke's recent riffs and the trademark Zombie staying well clear ofToni Braxton's, began to wonder, what actually was the Cure, David Bowie, the Pixies, rejection of guitar in favour of 70's- growl but even with the help of Snowflakes. I am personally a fan the source of this unexpected and the Replacements, the Get Up sounding keyboards and synths Ozzy Osborne on 'Iron Head,' they and the opportunity to add to my body rockin'? Quickly 1 realized Kids perform with only moderate isn't far from view though; espe- really don't seem that interesting. collection with the inclusion of that it was 'Wish you were here', appeal. The songs lack any form of cially with the ballad-gone-awry There's a lot of energy but not Snowflakes was looked upon the first single off Incubus' new interpretation, and fail to incorpo- sounds of 'Morning Bell,' Like much substance. favourably. Boy was it one big, bad album, Morning View. If you are rate their own emo-style sound; lis- Spinning Plates' and the vocal- Many of the guitar tricks have idea. not down with the "Bus", as me teners may as well just listen to the manipulated 'Everything in its been used in other Zombie This album does everything to and my mate dangerous A-Dog call originals. Nonetheless, fans may Right Place.' albums. 'Scum of the Earth' sounds tarnish her respectable reputation, them, I suggest you listen up, enjoy the version of New Order's What makes these tunes work a little too much like 'More Human and is a thorn in her side. I fathom sucka! 'Regret,' the only release by the so well is not only the than Human,' and Rob's never real- that the bankruptcy allegations Incubus is a five-piece chicken- Get Up Kids that features James Kraftwerk/Aphex Twin influenced ly been much of a lyricist so there looming over Toni's career can be dinner-with-coleslaw band from Dewees on lead vocals. electronic beats and drum loops isn't much to look for there. directly correlated to this albums' the golden state. Their musical The originals include a wide that bounce from one ear to the However, it's always more interest- formation. styze (snowboarder for style) range of styles, from the upbeat other, but also their fusion with ing to hear a song about some "B" Her producers must have been incorporates turn-table scratching pop sound of 'Up on the Roof,' to Yorke's angst-ridden vocals. movie than hear someone whine smokin' something when they let along with soaring guitars and the melodic ballad, 'Newfound Although frequently incoherent, his way through a poorly written this record go through the studios funk)' bass. Many bands have tried Mass.' Original pop-induced emo his vocals reach down to emotion- and mislead social commentary. and hit the music stands. Lyrics this setup: Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock guitars, and raw punk vocals seem al depths rarely heard in today's Sometimes the rhymes are nothing like, "I have snowflakes of love and Sugar Ray to name a few, but to be the band's true calling. By corporately produced music indus- more than high school material as smiling down on me," put this CD the result of Incubus' take on the far, the Get up Kids self-written try. The band's will to constantly shown in 'Bring Her Down (to in the beyond cheesy category. But genre is the only one that sounds' songs outdo their versions of other push new creative boundaries .is Crippletown)' and only bring a the torture is only short-lived. original. bands' songs, enough, in fact, to shown in the intense variety of level of immaturity that's not nec- Only nine tracks to sit through, For those of you familiar with redeem an otherwise doubtful musical styles evident on this CD, essary, but I must not forget the two the "Inc", as me and my mate album. and although not an everyday lis- Overall The Sinister Urge is bonus tracks. The ones included Punjabi Pete call them, you will ten, it is truly a Pink Floyd-style worth taking a look at, but to any- here however, are just a different love this album. They offer some Kat Lourenco mind f*** for those with open one a fan of older Zombie material version of the particularly bad heavier, angrier songs, such as eyes. you won't find anything really new. tracks we hear earlier in the album. 'Blood On The Ground' and 'Have Stuart Reed Justin Sharp The only difference is some You Ever'. They offer some softer, instrumental variations and a smoother tunes, such as Are You remix version that embarrasses In' and 'Mexico'. They even offer "' ' Shaggy in the process. He must to 'run you down for the weight have owed Toni a huge favour to you left on me [them]'. 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Peter Campbell of the comeback Truly a tough lesson, the men's that the Warriors put together. basketball team learned it the hard Waterloo was lead by sniper way against the Waterloo Warriors Shane Cooney, who finished with on Saturday in an exciting game. 21 points, and is also the older brother of Laurier's guard, Todd Cooney. The younger Cooney's Waterloo 81, Laurier 78 team was up 39-38 at halftime. "Certainly the free throw Laurier has already surpassed shooting hurt us," said Campbell of everybody's expectations as they Laurier's second half troubles, began the regular season with a adding, "that's been a weakness four game winning streak. we've had and we've been trying to This streak was extended as address." they defeated the Windsor Lancers Laurier will need to improve by the score of 89-81 this past this aspect of their game if they week. The Hawks were led by plan on winning the close ones in Chris Keith who poured in 31 the future. points. And a close game it was. With Somehow continuing their three minutes left to go in the con- streak to five games, the team test, the score was 75-74 in favour hoped to extend it to an unthink- of Laurier. But as athletes know, able sixth defeat over cross town three minutes of stop time can be rivals, the Waterloo Warriors. an eternity. This game had an uncharacter- The tide continued for Waterloo as they hit two free ROCHACEWICH istically slow start with only three field goals between both teams in throws and then another two with- out scoring between the LAURA four minutes of play. Laurier in Darren Veira looks to blow past another Warrior and make them look foolish The potential for a low scoring pairs. With two minutes to play, game was soon averted, however, Laurier was down three and a win redeemed himself by hitting a we would be five and one right now?" Evidently, Campbell has the is for a team as both teams began pushing the looked doubtful. three pointer while being closely The answer to that question right attitude that has ball up the floor in the face of pres- A questionable call by the offi- guarded. never, and anybody who says oth- taken its first stumble. Take it all in sure. cials didn't help the Hawks as a His heroic effort, however, was- erwise is lying. stride. The Hawks took command jump ball was called when Keith n't enough as Waterloo hit two twelve minutes left in half was driving to the basket - a call additional free throws to make the with the OUA Men's Basketball West Division Standings that probably should have been final score 81-78, but more impor- as Darren Veira shook off his man Team W L PF PA whistled a foul but instead resulted tantly put the first check in at the top of the key and hit the Western 5 1 496 419 with the in Waterloo's possession. Laurier's loss column. open three-pointer Laurier 5 1 479 439 Things regressed further as Laurier's next chance to start defender watching Jrom the Windsor 3 3 458 Laurier's Chris. Caruso made a another streak is at Brock 465 ground. Guelph 3 3 444 costly turnover with forty seconds University on the Ist of December. 454 This spectacle extended Brock 3 3 413 389 left in the game. Campbell provided the correct Laurier's lead to 22-13 but McMaster After Waterloo hit another free perspective on this loss of the week- 3 3 418 390 Waterloo would soon relieve Waterloo 2 4 390 420 throw, the game looked to be out end when he posed, "a month ago Laurier of their commanding lead Lakehead 2 4 444 461 with solid shooting from the floor. of reach, but it was Caruso who would you ever have predicted that Football Hawks go to Vanier Basketball Hawks lose valuable Cup...wellkinda, sorta veteran player forrest ofseason Derek Iwanuk in front of thousands of fans. Mariana Hrkac She is obviously disappointed with the Even more enticing is the prize for the situation, and says that she does not believe It looks like a Laurier football team will be winning team: $10,000 added to the schol- Unfortunately for the Hawks, second year she will be able to wear the purple and gold going to the Vanier Cup after all. Just not arship fund of the champion's school. Kyla Rutherford has been sidelined for the for the remainder of the season. the varsity team. Rather, representing the The value of this program to support remainder of the season. "It's an awful situation that is competely Hawks will be Laurier's intramural football the less-than-varsity level teams is impor- The 5'10" forward from Kemble, Ontario beyond mv control, I love playing ball and champions. tant to those who are competitive but do is now on blood thinners after complications there's not a thing I can do about not being Joe Vale, quaterback of the intramural not have the skill or desire to play at a var- resulting from a routine procedure. able to play," commented Kyla, football champions was ecstactic about sity level. Shortly after returning from the surgery, "I'm still a part of the team, and glad being chosen as one of the teams to play on Vale explains the importance of such a Rutherford experienced severe swelling in about that." Kyla intends on providing sup- Vanier Cup weekend in Toronto this week. program. "It gives kids the opportunity to the arm in which the intravenous had been port for her teammates as she cheers them "Im ecstactic and the team is ecstactic play at a competitive level, even though it is inserted. on with enthusiasm from the sideline. too. We are looking forward to the festivi- not at a varsity level. It also gives a sense of The excruciating pain that developed Head Coach Stu Julius was equally ties." competition in one's life. It's a really great sent her home on the doctor's orders for shocked and disappointed with the news of What festivities? Well, after winning this program that is well-run and well-officiated. follow-up testing. The tests showed that the Kyla's cicumstances. He was as supportive as year's Laurier intramural football league, The university does a good job in running IV had in fact leaked and caused an infection a coach could possibly be in dealing with the Laurier, represented by team members Sean the league." in her bloodstream. situation. "She still has a spot on this team," Boileau, Dan Hedberg, Nick Neeley, Nathan The other three teams that will be vying This led to the formation of blood clots he offered. Teft, Paul Moffat, Steve Cannata, John for the $10,000 are Western, the University and now Rutherford must remain on blood Her absence has been missed thus far Morris, Chris Petroff, Sean Joyce and Vale of Moncton and the University of Manitoba. thinners to begin her recuperation process. and will continue to be missed as the Hawks will receive an all-expenses paid trip to The semi-finals will take place on Friday, She is forced to remain on the sideline of continue their season without the aggres- Toronto with accommodations at a five star with the winners advancing to the final on the basketball court, however, due to the siveness and toughness that Rutherford hotel, food and beverages, as well as a Saturday, and the game taking place at half risk of getting hit. Her blood is too thin to brought to the Golden Hawk team. chance to play at half time of the Vanier Cup time of the Vanier Cup. combat a potential blow ar this point. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 sports 21 Volleyball teams carry on as usual, but men win Women do well in tournamentaction; men pick up second win of the season Kylie Manchester selves due to arrogance. But Mclntyre not only teaches volleyball skills, he also teaches Head Coach Dave Mclntyre knows his his team to "play with confidence and class, women's volleyball team are a wanted because that's what we'll have to do to win bunch. the conference." "The only problem with having a perfect The men also had a great weekend. In a season to date is that we now have a target home game against Ryerson on Saturday, the on our backs. Everybody wants to beat us." Golden Hawks claimed their second victory Ranked 10th in the country, the still of the season. undefeated Golden Hawks women's volley- Even though Ryerson is not a strong ball team proved their prowess again this team the men needed this win to not only weekend. boost their OUA standing, but also for their Placing fourth in an exhibition tourna- down trodden egos. ment in Quebec, the Hawks fell only behind From the stands, the game was not very the 6th, 7th, and 9th placed teams in exciting, save for a couple of good rallies. Canada. The women "more than held their The only consistent offensive display that own," stated Mclntyre. could be seen was rookie middle hitter, Bob The Golden Hawks placed second in Moulson with a few well-placed hits and their pool, losing only to the University of powerful stuff blocks. Sherbrooke, and in five games. The national- Commenting on Mouolson's perform- ly ranked team just barely defeated our ance, coach Todd Dougherty stated, "He - ROCHACEWICH Golden Hawks 15-13 in the final set. played well he's a very athletic and active With incredibly close scores, the game guy, which really contributes to his perform- LAURA was excruciatingly tense, especially for the ance." This guys tongue is out...can you see it? And some guy is hiding in the background too! inexperienced first year players. With an offence that relied on a rookie, it Even though the pressure to defeat such is difficult to be a strong contender in a Wednesday but lost to them in five games rally point scoring, every mistake turns into a strong team was almost overbearing at tough league, such as the one which the after defeating U of W just a week prior. The a point for the opposing team. times, the first year women played great. men find themselves participating. game was close all the way, but a question- The men still have two games to play Michelle Kosmrlj and Amy Shipway made Many of the spikes turned into unforced able call against WLU in the middle of the before Christmas. Perhaps the men can their debut on the court and contributed to errors, landing far outside the perimeter of fifth and final set may have tipped the scales. clinch a victory or two to send them into the the team's successful play over the weekend. the court, while the spikes that landed A bad call by a referee not only disrupts holidays with some volleyball cheer. Mclntyre commented on the learning inside the lines were soft and not the least the mental focus of the players, but with experience on the weekend for the first year bit difficult to dig. OUA West Women's Volleyball Standings players, saying, "we can't buy experience like If the men wish to be contenders this this. We have a young line-up and playing year, they need to better focus on achieving Team W L GF GA great teams like we did this weekend is a a stronger offence. P great experience." The defence has improved dramatically WLU 9 0 27 4 18 Western 6 20 Despite the losses the Golden Hawks are throughout the season. 2 11 12 McMaster 4 5 still undefeated in league play with a safety Back row specialist, Trevor Eaton, plays a 13 18 8 Windsor 2 cushion between themselves and the second great game in the lebaro position. 7 8 23 4 Brock 1 7 15 2 place team, Western. Dougherty said, "Trevor Eaton's passing has 5 Guelph 1 7 10 21 One might think that such a successful really helped to stabilize our game." 2 Waterloo 0 9 team may at some point get ahead of them- The men also played Waterloo on 2 21 0 Two tears drop to the bucket Women suffer disappointing losses against Windsor and Waterloo; fall to 7-5 At the conclusion of the first A costly mistake, the outcome Mariana Hrkac half, the Hawks trailed by 8 points. of the game could have been In the second half the Hawks reversed in Laurier's favour. Not a One and five but still alive, showed a spark that lit up the gym. particularly pleasant way to end Women's b-ball gotta strive. With Quickly becoming an edge of your the first part of their season. the first part of their regular sea- seat game, the score teeter-tot- "We must improve defensively, son coming to a close, the women tered and had the fans in a frenzy. head into the holidays in less than The Hawks outscored and out- good spirits. played the Warriors, but with the Waterloo 53, Laurier 52 This past week of competition pitiful refereeing on the side of the was particularly disappointing as enemy, the Golden Hawks lost the but we're scoring more than ever the women fell short against two game by one measly point. in the past," offered Julius. teams they should have, and need- Controlling the scoreboard for Nothing has changed. Julius is ed, to beat. the Hawks was veteran Stefanie holding true to the goals and "We should be 3 and 3- It was a ROCHACEWICH Nadalin with a 17-point demonstra- beliefs he outlined at the begin- matter of poor defense against tion. Once again, Robin Roszell ning of the season, and rightfully Windsor and poor free throw LAURA could be counted on for rebounds, so. Optimism is a good place to [t seems these two women have problems sharing. Caring is sharing! shooting against Waterloo in the grabbing 8 for the Hawks, but start for this struggling team. second half," said head coach Stu Windsor players scored in double whopping 6 assists. Post players uncharacteristically struggling They find themselves tied for Julius. digits and as a team severely out Robin Roszell and Stefanie Nadalin from the field. She added nine last in the OUA West division. The The women traveled to rebounded the Hawks, especially capitalized on Zagorski's assists. points to their effort. team must strive to dig themselves Windsor to take on the Lancers on the defensive boards. They contributed to the offensive A key violation by Waterloo out of the hole they are in and and handed them their second win To combat, Laurier pulled out effort with 23 points and 11 points with less than two seconds on the redeem themselves when they of the season to put them ahead of respectively. The Lancers were on clock went unrecognized by the return from the holidays. Laurier in the league standings. Windsor 74, Laurier 68 top at the conclusion of the game, three blind mice in stripes. With nothing planned in terms It was apparent that Laurier's 74-68. Their lives at stake in light of of competition, Coach Julius defense was left on the bus as Next on the schedule was the the sad display of officiating, the intends on "training hard and get- Windsor's Karie Jackson dropped some magic of their own on the Waterloo Warriors. The cross-town explanation put forth by the refer- ting the girls in shape" over the 23 points and collected 14 offensive end. Leading the effort rivals visited the Hawks on the ee who blew the game, was that holidays. rebounds against the Hawks. was rookie point guard Sara weekend and squeaked out the vic- she thought the ball touched the In addition, a total of four Zagorski with 13 points and a tory by a final score of 53-52. rim. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 22 sports Athletes smoking doobs Look for smoking up in the locker Caitlin Howlett were a banned substance, simply room to become synonymous with due to the intense social ramifica- showering. tions. Currently the Canadian Learn how to In just the last few weeks, Centre for Ethics and Sport classi- more and more professional ath- fies the drug as a restricted sub- letes are being busted for the pos- stance, which enables its use only session of marijuana, and let's be under special conditions. honest: they are not dealing, Now, more than ever, there is a because God only knows they need to be clear and concise. make enough money. Marijuana use is illegal, and there- On the same day that the boosted marijuana sales after test- fore under no circumstances Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL ing positive for the drug. should its use be tolerated at any released safety, Terrence Carroll, Rebagliati won his case because he level of sport. Failure to provide Public Administration three days after he was arrested claimed it was inhaled second- consequences such as fines and administrators wsrk mrom all Iwels of local, prowiGaL a party loss of eligibility makes it too easy Putelio for the possession of marijuana, hand smoke from one regional and federal gowmiwnts. Number College's program Cleveland Browns fullback Mike month ago. In the end he was for athletes and teams to find ynh/#f:B% graduates the and skills rmcmmry Sellers and cornerback Lamar allowed to keep his gold medal, loopholes in the system. to manage the ccmsiderabls human, physical and financial Chapman were also arrested on but the debate on where marijua- How many of today's intercol- resources of the pubic sector. 3226, MM E1 numerous drug charges including na and sport part was still left up legiate athletes are smoking up Call |4HSJ ext fjjf HV the possession of marijuana and before, after, even during games? cocaine on November 21st, 2001. You can bet a night at Fiasco's that So what is all the fuss about? Players are (get- there are a lot more than you is a think, which makes you wonder Marijuana far from perform- ting) high and ance-enhancing drug. It provides why we even support such teams Coach Canada 1 no energetic edge, and does not henceforth whose heroes and icons are repre- make muscles artificially stronger. destroying the sented by a hemp leaf. Student Discounts up to 40%" \ Although marijuana use is not nature of the Bottom line, marijuana use is technically defined as doping, its game. illegal and it is illegal for a reason. social implications are just as Athletes of all levels who choose to strong as those associated with engage in such criminal activity, doping. in the air. negate their right to defend their From reports and insider Confusion of the drug comes values and continue to be role claims, it would appear that the from its failure to make many of models. majority of professional athletes the professional and amateur lists Players who are charged with are indulging in marijuana and of banned substances. It is missing marijuana possession or use should other illegal substances. Let us not from the CIS' list merely because consequently lose their eligibility or forget former Toronto Raptor the organization lacks the funds to suffer hefty fines as determined by | fare (k Call Charles Oakley's claim that sixty back up its banning through ade- a strictly enforced zero tolerance | ;iiid l*aoO-461»766l percent of the players in the NBA quate testing. policy. The harsher the repercus- get high on a regular basis. Even in the NBA, rookies are sions for marijuana use, the fewer No matter what the percent- only tested three times per season problems the players and leagues age, the evidence is out there that for drugs and there is a mere soli- will have to deal with. players are getting high and tary test for returning players. Any player committed to his or henceforth destroying the nature Marijuana use in sport has her sport, regardless of the level of of the game and the nature of become such a gray area because play, just would not risk the possi- their character. it has no clear label. It has been bility of permanently being At the 1998 Nagano Olympics, suggested that most athletes, removed or shamelessly disgraced Canadian Olympian and gold especially in the CIS, should in the realm of the competitive medal winner, Ross Rebagliati approach the drug as though it sports world. jjHBSBt I . SHOWS OFF THE NEWEST . y-f:- .lg ■rM. EYEGLASSES OR CONTACTSI Buy one complete pair of eyeglasses or soft contact lenses at regular price, and get a second pair free ' r Our wheels \\J~V Details in store ~ With coupon ARE ALWAYS Not valid with other offers. Expires Dec 20/01 ■ TURNING Iwsn V WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 sports 23 Swimming season going swimmingly Five CIchampionshipsWLUswimmers for Ottawa qualifymeet in Carrie Paterson Ottawa meet Swimming results was outstanding, as he placed third record in the 50m backsiroke. for MEN WOMEN and qualified the CI champi- Purely has been a great asset to After six hours on a long bus ride, onships. the WLU swim team this year as he the Golden Hawk swimmers Place School Points Place School Points The men ended on a high note provides adds exceptional leader- arrived in Ottawa to compete 1 U of T 1070 1 U of T 846 in their 4 X 100 m free relay con- ship and inspiration. seven of Richard against Ontario varsity 2 Laurentian 623 2 Guelph 704 sisting Peter Blaskovits, The swimmers will now focus teams. Pedro and Mike 3 Guelph 600 3 Ottawa 515 Malolepzy, Gelago, on intense training for the next the bus ride, and finished in Despite long 4 Ottawa 442 4 York 473 Sax. They second place month and they will not be com- the terrible disorganization of the 5 WLU 334 5 WLU 343 behind U of T as well. peting again until the new year. officials, the swimmers were 6 RMC 94 6 Lauentian 287 Another honorable perform- With this in mind, they will geared up and eager to compete at 7 York 87 7 Trent 101 ance was displayed by Adam Purdy train and prepare for the OUA the Ist Annual Campbell-OUA 8 Trent 75 8 RMC 55 as he finished within tenths of a championships and the CI champi- Divisional Championships. second of his own SWAD (swim- onship, which will both take place This competition marked the 12 hours this weekend on a bus the 100 m Freestyle, 100m ming with a disability) world in February 2002. mid-season point, and offered the and had only 12 hours of rest Backstroke, 200 m Freestyle, and Hawks a great learning experience between sessions. Everyone came placing third in the 800 m Free. at a critical juncture in their sea- up big in at least one of their Ross won the 200 m back and son. events. We did the best with what placed second in the 200 m individ- They were able to compete we had and showed what a lot of ual medley, while Cramm medalled BUT SERIOUSLY, I - I amongst Ontario's best swimmers, teams didn't heart," assistant in both the 50m and 100 m Fly. which provided them with compe- coach Mike Thompson comment- Other great performances I WE DON'T ALL LIVE IN IGLOOS, I tition to push them to perform to ed. included Melissa Martin's third their best potential. The highlight of the weekend place finishes in the 100 m Free and I EAT MOOSE FOR DINNER, I Both the Men's and Women's was having five WLU swimmers 200 m IM. The women ended the OR ASPIRE TO BE I team placed fifth overall, while the qualify for the CIS competition, to meet with a bang in their 4 X 100m former 2001 OUA champions, U of be held in British Columbia at the free relay consisting of Kerr, Vavek, I LUMBERJACKS. I T, won the competition on both end of February. Cramm and Ross, as they placed ' the men's and women's side. Veterans Magda Vavek. Mike second behind U of T. Mk .JHI " * Individually the swimmers per- Stelmach, Spencer Cowan, Jenny On the men's side, 2001 CI formed extremely well, winning Cramm, and Tara Ross all qualified champion, Spencer Cowan won several medals and leaving a in their respective events. the 50m breaststroke, giving him Golden Hawk splash behind. On the women's side, CI quali- the confidence to defend his "I was very impressed with the fier Vavek once again had out- champion title at the 2002 CI com- ability of our team. We spent over standing performances winning petition. Mike Stelmach's 100 m Fly Sports Shorts Men's Hockey Drop Two Figure Skating Skates CIS Top Ten Rankings Laurier's men's hockey team head- Laurier's varsity figure skating Women's Hockey ed to Quebec this past week to team traveled to Queen's 1. Alberta play two road games. University on November 23rd for Toronto Proudly sending Canadians around the world with Rail Passes, 2. " WLU first played national the first invitational competition of McGill Bus Passes and Student Class 1 Airfares for the last 30 years. 3. Canadian owned and operated too. defending champions UQTR and the year, the team finished fourth 4. Regina fell 5-4 in a tight game. overall against nine other Ontario 5. WLU The following day.the Hawks universities, improving on their 6. Concordia Wilfrid Laurier University struggled, falling behind early and eighth place finish amongst eleven 7. Ottawa Fred Nichols Campus Centre, 3rd Floor never recovering, eventually losing schools last year. 8. Lethbridge to Concordia 7-2. Marissa Mcllmomyl and Leanne 9. Saskatchewan The Hawks' record now drops Moir won their respective events. 10. Manitoba to 4-5 on the year. •Amanda Vogan [ HEY GRAD CLASS OF 2002,1T'S YOUR TURN THEN NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO BE LOOKING YOUR BEST BECAUSE IT'S TIME FOR / , 112 £j(P I r */' I JOSTENS ARE BACK! j SIGN UP AT THE HUB TODAY! j THERE IS STILL TIME TO BE ON THE CLASS COMPOSITE (SO YOUR CAN PROVE THAT YOU GRADUATED) I AND IN THE YEARBOOK&YOU JUST GOTTA KEEP YOUR FAMILY HAPPY BY GIVING THEM A PHOTO, ACT NOW ! COMPOSITE FEE INCLUDES : 8-1 O PROOFS J - (YOURS TO KEEP) CLASS COMPOSITE MFK/lOQY PHI DFP THIS IS THE ONLY PHOTO THAT WILL BE USED IN THE CLASS COMPOSITE YEARBOOK PHOTO _ IS NO OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE PACKAGES. „ . THERE ANY ( Dave Smith/Jostens., WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 24 lifekid asa fat Big, grey and Canadian, Now that's a party. The Canadian Heritage Association celebrate all that is three-down football. Kent McCrea mal dose of beer and heart choking football food, the CHC decided to I think that the first thing you need kick it up a little bit by throwing to understand about Canadian some back bacon burgers into the football is that it's a different and mix. Imagine a slice of peameal more difficult game than American bacon cut a quarter inch thick and football. then served on a bun - perfect to That might bruise some egos celebrate our Canadian Heritage but it also happens to be the and perfect to prepare for our truth. Canadian Winter (which might be Our guys play on a longer field late now, but always seems to get with only three downs per transi- the last laugh). tion, rather than the American The Canadian Heritage four. A wiser man might go into Committee is a booster group on great detail about how this affects campus that likes to throw a party field strategy and blah, blah, blah - around all things Canadian. As a I'll just say it probably gives us a hint for some readers, there's pretty good lock on bragging more to celebrate than just maple rights. ROCHACEWICH syrup and cold weather. The CHC So maybe that's why there runs about one event every month. were a couple of things going on at LAURA Coming up in January is their Laurier for Grey Cup Sunday this These guvh just might be good actors, i heard a rumour this was a re-enactment oi what would have hap- Canadian Heritage Week, a shame- was taken. Dan. why year. Kicking it off at 11 am was pened Wd there actually been .5 play going on that interested them when the picture less bonanza of Canadian pride weren't you at work when this picture was taken..? the revived Willison Hall Co-Ed that may or may not include maple Grey Cup. This was a big tradition was brought back and played out this ardent show of Canadiana, the boys from Willison B3 and the syrup and cold weather. back in the 80's but, for whatever on a soggy field that was partially however, noise complaints show- A3 For those of you who weren't reason, it died at about the same dried out with kitty litter. This year ered in from as far as Lodge Street. girls, swept the series. lucky enough to be in attendance time as the Robot (of course saying it was just as wet but the executive Many, but not all, of the Willison After the final game, a decent at the event that was a Canadian this exposes me to that special ele- decision was to forgo the kitty team members are looking forward sized group from the tournament celebration for the ages, the ment of people who include the litter, which made for the occasion- to their first appearance in the Bag headed straight to the Grad Pub Calgary Stampeders defeated the Robot in their basket of fly Turret al Wooclstock-esque mid-game of Crime. For others it was just and joined other students for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers by a score moves). mud sliding break. business as usual. At the end of it Canadian Heritage Committee's of 27-19. Last year the Willison Grey Cup Not everybody was happy with all, the Purple team, comprised of Grey Cup Party. Besides the nor- What? No one does the robot anymore? Getandpractice inAt forTurret?the shape sameNoway.time? JenniferAsselin next J-Lo's! Alright, maybe that's going a little too far. Overall, it was a great experience and "Dancing Queen, young and sweet 0n1y..." Nicole, being the regular hip-hop teacher Whoa, sorry about that. I'm getting, a little among other things, was a great instructor ahead of myself. I wouldn't necessarily call who knew how to deal with beginners. myself a dancing queen, but I have been In fact, after the class was finished, some known to have a few specialty moves! girls were even inspired to join the hip-hop Okay, now lets get back to reality. For class. those of you who think you have what it The girls commented that, "we were already takes to dance, the Special Interests classes planning on signing up for the classes but available to you through the Athletic this sneak peek really made us want to join." Complex are a good place to start. Class participant and first-year student Amy Here are a wide range of events and Mallett, was questioned about her reasons activities to participate in, many of which for joining the class and she responded, "I center around dance. Classes include bal- thought hip-hop sounded fun and it's an let, jazz, tap, swing and the always enjoyable enjoyable way to keep active." She went on hip-hop. to say that "classes As a first-year stu- start out pretty easy ROCHACEWICH dent, my don, (yeah "You're not just and we work up to Karen!) took us on a learning how to the hard stuff. Nicole LAURA she wants to do is dance." Weird, man. field trip to the AC (if dance," said, begins with workout I hear Don Henley saying "All you can call that a she stuff to get you in field trip). Nicole Lee, "you're also shape then steps it up where you can show off all you've learned. Chrystal have noticed, are first-year stu- the Special Interest learning how a notch." Remember, those dance recitals you had dents. Come on guys and girls, get out there Coordinator, took us to keep fit" Fellow classmate when you were little and mom dressed you and participate in the fun. under her wing gave Chrystal Colquhoun up in an adorable pink tutu and put your This is just one of the many opportuni- us a lesson in hip-hop. agreed with her on hair in cute little pigtails? Alright, maybe it ties available for students to get involved in. No experience was necessary, as she took it the subject of the classes and the reasons for was just me. If you would like more information on the slow and allowed us to increase the level of taking them. "You're not just learning how New dance classes will begin in the New dance classes or any other recreational pro- difficulty as we saw fit. to dance," she said, "you're also learning Year and all are welcome. Keep in mind that gramming, be sure to stop by the AC and By the end of the lesson, she had us how to keep fit." no experience is necessary to join most of pick up the Laurier Recreation Guide for the fun, doing a mini routine and had even the rhyth- Classes are once a week for an entire these classes. They are also open to all stu- Fall 2001/Winter 2002 season. It's full of mically challenged girls ready to become the term, and at the end there is a dance recital dents. But the majority right now, Amy and so get involved and get active! WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 lifekid a as fat 25 Shut up and Vocal Cord eat it. Has your weight changed since September? And if so, which way Kevin Klein Mm mmmm... who's hungry? Wilf's does offer some light choices, but has it gone? Food. The key to life. But where do frugally- who is really going to make it through the minded yet nutrition-starving students turn day on veggies and dip or soup and a salad? to keep their body tanks full? I would love for someone to explain to Well, the places that seem to be the most me the fat content of a Tim Horton's muffin popular can be classified as being of the yet again, as I seem to have forgotten from "fast" variety. We are a mere three days the last dozen times how much fat they can- removed from the cram into such a "Two Big Macs for Two ~| small, yet tasty treat. Bucks" promotion The frosh 15 is Now let us turn from everyone's out attention to the favourite clown. And inevitable and I delivery options. at about 30 grams of gave up long ago. More pizza. More fat fat per, you can bet it A little extra bounce and more grease, will take a few dozen although very tasty trips to the AC to work in your belly can't and very well suited that off. be all bad. to the student budg- On campus, J et. Might I take this should you head to opportunity to let My weight has stayed almost exactly the the Terrace for some nourishment, your each and every one of you know about Twice It's gone up because I work at Harvey's!! same, probably due to the fact that I've choices are pitas, which can be relatively the Deal Pizza and their oh so perfect tried to spend some time in the gym each healthy until you cover them in mayo; a sub- Godzilla Deal. extra large pizzas with Two week. marine which you have to put bacon on, or three toppings each, for a mere $20 includ- Chris Van Vliet stir fry with meat that some have been ing gratuities. These pizzas will feed four Mev Khan Ist Year Communications known to refer to as "questionable." the lat- average maies for two meals, and for $5 is 2nd Year Sociology est acquisition of Harvey's offers a wide worth the extra pounds. array of burgers and fries bound to pad your Swiss Chalet, the meal for those who tummy. Of course there's pizza, which if you aren't hungry now, but might be in a few add the grease would be a good 10 pounds. hours. The tastiness of chicken seems to have been developed by the Chalet. But how healthy is this? I am not a fan of that special Chalet sauce, but I fear what was in that and what it was going to do to my health. Also available BHAGWAT by delivery are Extreme Pitas r but people, if you want to eat healthy, get off your ass and walk to the Pita Shack. And in this vast wasteland of carbohy- SIOBHAN drates and grams of fat, where does one turn BY for a healthy snack? Here is where I should tell you the answer to the above question, but sorry PHOTOS folks, I have no idea. The frosh 15 is ALL inevitable and I gave up long ago. A little extra bounce in your belly can't be all bad. I I have gained almost ten pounds but it is Actually I've lost weight, thank the Lord mean, it does keep you warmer in the win- from working out, at least that's what I for the ability to perform.Yes!! ter! tell myself. Editor's note: Here is the donut muffin Amy Shipway that was so noticahly absent from Ist Year Kinesiology/ Donald Langley This is fattening. Donui while a KrwnnTiTr* the October 31st edition the Cord. Physical Education Ist Year Honours German muffins, of delicious treat, will make your belly bigger. I hear my mom I gotta go to bed. tasty treat or trash? Dining Hall next, and then beef burritos the Never, I repeat never, try to get John Aird Centre next are completely untrue. 1 have breakfast or lunch at noon or din- Wilfrid Laurier University managed to get along just fine eat- ner at 5:30. With the time you ing the majority of my meals there spend in line you could easily cook Chris Eley and have had no problems with for yourself. ROCHACEWICH weight gain. My chief concern going into As far as first year experiences go I As far as the food goes 1 have this year was getting good dinners. LAURA would have to say mine was fairly to say without a doubt my favorite Now, although by no stretch of my week span you will see mashed Just picking up a burger and unique, because I left first year offering from the cafeteria is the all imagination is what the dining hall potatoes 4 or 5 times and more fries, or a healthier alternative having never eaten a full meal from day breakfast. The flexibility of offers even close to my mom's 'mixed vegetables' than any one salad and a sandwich will cost the dining hall. being able to get it whenever you home cooking, they really aren't person can handle. about seven to ten bucks. This year, however, after mov- want, and knowing that it's fresh doing badly. Their pasta, whether As far as price goes the cafete- These concerns aside overall I ing out of Bricker and into Little provides a winning combination. it be manicotti, spaghetti or ria has a total monopoly over a have been fairly pleased with my House, I knew that was going to As far as service goes I find that Lasagna, is always good and the portion of all first year meal plans dining hall experience and I would change. everyone who works in the dining down home "meat and potatoes" and the prices reflect that. encourage people who have never Three months into this school hall is very pleasant. meals aren't bad either. My person- The dinners are quite reason- tried it to expand their horizons. year I have to say that I am pleas- The main problem is the major al favourite is roast pork. able usually between six and ten Maybe I wouldn't have eaten so antly surprised. The rumor of fol- lack of space in the cafeteria that The two biggest areas the din- dollars. It is the lunches that get much pizza last year if I had found lowing the trail of meat from roast leads to congestion and very long ing hall is lacking in are variety of everybody because of what is out the dining hall wasn't reaJJy beef one night to hamburger the line-ups at peak times in the day. meals and price. In a typical two- charged for pre-cooked food. that bad. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 2001 26 business Teaching = Education? Howbusinessprogram'sWLU's comparewithuniversities teaching styles acrossreallyand prepareCanadanotforwhetherit or "realtheworld." us Byron Pascoe ness classes involve group work, which is very helpful. This method Education is continually evolving of learning not only assists stu- in Canada: from its beginnings in dents to work effectively in a team one room schoolhouses, to huge environment, but also prepares structured universities, to getting them for the realities of the busi- diplomas online. ness world." Teaching techniques them- Second year Laurier Honours selves have been transformed Business student Amy Ferguson since the early days, and the "enjoys debates because they are debate between which methods interactive and participatory, and are ideal has yet to rest. From the cases and role-playing exercis- chalkboards to PowerPoint, it's es because reaching solutions been a roller coaster of govern- makes us feel comfortable problem ment money in and out of the sys- solving." tem, and what it comes down to Tom Gallinger says"the smaller for us is finding the best way to classes are one of the greatest ben- learn how to learn. efits of the Laurier Business pro- Leigh Lampert, currently in his gram; they allow for more student- final year of the combined VISAYA teacher interaction, and a better LL.B./M.B.A. program at Dalhousie understanding of material since University in Halifax, feels that the the students can ask questions. 1 question is whether teaching LYNNETTE can't see any other business classes methods matter. feels they do at other universities being able to He Not like we don't see enough of these business classes already. .Read how these classes vary across Canada. but that it's a question of personal teach in such an environment." preference. The core .question at hand is "It's more effective to have a to fire someone? It's more effective not just what you say to the class, lem solving-oriented style of teach- whether Laurier business classes professor that has had real life for the professor to talk about ways it's how you say it. 1 think that ing. Jana Suchter, in her final year will prepare us for the future. The experience, someone who has that he or she finds to be most profs that have a positive attitude in the Michael G. Degroote answer is that it depends both on been a manager or run their own effective. towards the class, and want to be McMaster School of Business, says how we want to apply ourselves, business. They can tell you about Rodney Briggs is president of there make a big difference in what that with the case method, "stu- and how we can adapt information mistakes that they've made and the Canadian Education Centre you get from dents get a and skills from the classroom into how to learn from them." Network, a global organization pro- that course." The core question chance to see the outside world. For business classes to be effec- moting and marketing Canada as a Techniques usu- how and why Briggs says "if you look at the tive they must be useful, relevant destination for international stu- ally frowned at hand is some people business world, there are lots of and interactive. Simulations of dents. The CECN has offices in 19 upon include whether Laurier have failed and people who have been highly suc- group negotiation exercises, such countries worldwide, with 300 pure regurgita- business classes others have suc- cessful without any formal ground- as collective bargaining or trade Canadian education institutions as tion of the text, ceeded and ing .or education. Why? Because disputes that make you use tech- clients. Briggs tells me "Theory not allowing for will prepare prospered. I business is about having an intu- niques discussed in lectures can be provides an environment to stretch any class partici- us for the think that using itive understanding of human psy- very realistic and effective. the imagination and push the pation and full future. this method chology and an instinct for what What's important is to "make boundaries. At the same time, the- reliance on over- really applies all will sell. These are hard things to you think about what you are ory is only valuable if at some point head slides. the skills that a teach. This is not to say that you learning instead of just memoriz- it is practiced in reality to see what Rob Cherun, in second year at student learns throughout their cannot acquire excellent tools and ing. There is no critical thinking the true results of theory are." Western in the Pre-Acceptance university career, and it's also the methods of analysis that will stand involved there," says Lampert. The Many professors try to create Program at the Richard Ivey School most interesting." you in good stead, but ultimately practical compromise for a profes- their own formula, through per- of Business, says"the business Melissa Samuels, a second year they do not make you an entrepre- sor is between real world and uni- sonal experience or relating cur- school is very case oriented. We student from the Eric Sprott neur. That comes from real world versity-community experience. rent events. Courtney Smith, a 2nd are given a case each class to ana- School of Business at Carleton experience." How can a textbook tell you how year Economics student says, "It's lyze and interpret: It's a very prob- University, says "most of my busi- Weekly Business Joke they still have a lot of cash on hand. Some A businessman on his deathbed called analysts are very nervous. Kodak is now his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to prom- going to move to the digital imaging sector ise me that when I die you will have my to try to re-establish itself. remains cremated." Business Bytes "And what," his friend asked, "do you Harry Potter's Magic want me to do with your ashes?" Marketing minds are now hard at work Shoppers stock goes as fast as it came natural resources, which is taking a hit with The businessman said, put them in to cash in on this year's box-office smash by "Just Shoppers Drug Mart had their stock fall the economic slowdown. British Columbia an envelope and mail them to the Internal creating tons of Harry Potter-related toys. 65 cents on their first, and last, day of trad- will try to counter this slowdown through Revenue Service and write on the envelope, Companies like Mattel and Coca-Cola have ing. Generally stocks enjoy quite the boost the sale of some of their government-owned 'Now you have everything."' the major Harry Potter licenses, offering their first day of trading, with many assets to perhaps spur their economy. Some toys, promotional products and plastering investors trying to get in the company from assets that might be sold include BC Hydro E-mail leads us to use more paper the movie all over Coke cans. Hasbro, the the start. Shopper's short-lived public life is and BC Rail, the third largest railway in A study out of London has shown that e- number two toy maker in the US, is offering being blamed on their large debt and Canada. mail has increased paper consumption by cards and electronic toys. Electronic Arts has investors worrying about their financial sta- more then 40%! The study shows how the the rights to making the computer and bility. However, Shopper's received more Kodak's fighting to stay alive amount of paper used in offices increases video games. You can't forget Scholastic, then $540 million from the sale of their For the past 100 years Eastman Kodak substantially with the introduction of each who are the lucky publishers that have stock. This cash is going to be put towards has had a huge monopoly on the photogra- new communication technology such as the Harry Potter pumped into every bookstore paying off Shopper's debt. phy business. Now with the decline in fax, email and now instant messaging. This in the world. The Harry Potter series has demand, being rocked by declining prices occurs because people print out the elec- translated into more than 10% of their BC has grim outlook on 2002 growth and a reduced market share, they are losing tronic document and file it away. This file annual sales. If only we had five or six Harry British Columbia's Finance Minister Gary track faster than ever. 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