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- - VOLUME 41 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 2000 ISSUE 14 Where's Laurier? Page 3 ing about? Page 8 ? Page 16 Soccer: Simply the Best

The mens soccer team poses with their freshly won gold medals

Nutt also CORD SPORTS and strengthened their offensive 1 -0 lead. However, this resulted in a lot of first team all-stars. was

WILBUR MCLEAN attack. in the named the MVP However, strong defen- The Hawks maintained the the play taking place tournament

resulted the Hawks well the second and and Meuleman, besides sive play in pressure into Laurier zone eventually, in being

If ever take look around 1 -0 at the half. half but to avail the 87th Boulton named of the for you a being up no as minute, Matt player game the Pieter the neck of Meuleman, The Vikes continued the Laurentian kept a strong defen- of SMU put one behind championship match, was

of the at.the of the send the named the tournament's goalkeeper men's soccer pressure beginning sive wall. In the 66th minute Meuleman to game most team, the first thing you'll second half and, in the 55th WLU finally broke through into overtime. valuable goalkeeper. As notice is the that it overtime McLean of Meuleman, "At pendant hangs minute, paid off as they tied when Nutt netted his third goal The first period says

around The small the with of the the but the CIAU he loosely it. fig- up game a strong goal. tournament, giving belonged to St. Mary's they championships urine The Hawks did allow the need- unable in the the front and centre." depicts a goalie sprawled not Hawks the padding they were to put one came to his Should Meuleman attribute to right making a diving tying goal to dampen their spir- ed. net. Conversely, the second

Received from his its Braden overtime owned the team's this save. as a gift and they kept things moving. In the 79th minute period was by success year to a

Pieter has The of the Hawks scored final for the but could- charm and a few balls that parents years ago, resiliency was Douglas a goal Hawks, they too lucky

their He doesn't never taken it off. It's his lucky rewarded. In the 71st minute the Hawks with the Voyageurs n't score a goal. This put the bounced way?

charm. He has netted his second of of the excit- think "Once we were never played an Nutt goal pressing. In injury time, game into one most so. finals and without it and the the for to net one moments in all of the to the OUA important game game icing victory Laurentian managed ing sport: through them confident rest assured, that diving goalie the purple and gold. Nutt, with but it proved to be too little, too penalty shootout. won I was very was around Pieter's victori- Laurier's shooters that would take the national hanging his two goals, was named the late, as the Hawks were Each of we neck this have Cwik and weekend when WLU of the ous a score of The win to net their but title...When we past player game. by 3-1. managed shots,

Pieter made matched Nutt the of their it a spectacular save Knowing the results of the sent the team to the gold medal each of them was by at top games,

of his almost isn't fair the other own during the sudden previous day, the Hawks knew match. Dave 131icharski was the Huskies' shooters who also to

death shootout that the all needed tie of the for WLU. scored all of their chances. This teams." gave they was a against player game

Laurier vault themselves The the sudden So what should be made of men's soccer team their Laurentian to gold medal game was put game into a

first ever national medal. the medal death shootout. that charm that never gold into gold game. played on Sunday against St. penalty lucky As Coach McLean This started out much the fourth- The sixth SMU shooter lined leaves Meuleman's neck? Well Barry says game Mary's University, "it's of been fantastic." like the OUA finals match from ranked in the The and fired but Meuleman "as a matter team country. up away says

The is his Hawks started their the week before between these first half featured see-saw action Meuleman made a spectacular fact the goalie diving to

gold-medal after- with neither side both received Laurier the on the charm and that run on Friday two teams as teams opportu- save, giving oppor- right hap-

noon with the side saved the a the able Laurier nities but neither side could needed. Steve Cox to be game against being to step up. tunity they pens I

Victoria the 2nd ranked then turned notch and that and made mis- shot on." Just a coinci- Vikings, it up a gain an advantage. Until, is, stepped up no penalty

team in the and the had number of the 46th minute when Dan take about it he it behind dence? "Well, that kind of nation a strong oppor- as sent

favourite to win makes wonder." Laurier's pool. tunities but the Laurentian Glibota headed a ball into the the Husk ies goalie to give me The Hawks started the Hawks back of the for the medal and That has almost very strongly goalie prevented net Laurier, giv- Laurier gold pendant and frozen controlled the from the board. the Hawks the hand the Hawks the best become a moment in immediately getting on ing upper crown as

pace. The The Hawks didn't let their the half. time for Meuleman. No doubt a early pressure paid at men's university soccer team in

°ff and in this will the 13th minute failed chances bother them and With time winding down in the nation. season such as one

Nutt drove be frozen in time for Kenny the ball into in the 37th minute they finally the second half, Laurier focused The accolades came pouring always the back of the with their defensive for the Hawk and coach of net, giving WLU came through a goal by on play in an in players. Nutt, every single player the hand. men's soccer team. True upper Wojciech Cwik. The half came attempt to shut down the Meuleman and Blicharski were the

Victoria reacted Laurier immediately to a close with holding a Huskies chances at a goal. all named CIAU championship Champions.

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ANDREW TELEGDI.. •AS MP OF KITCHENER-WATERLOO I

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education. A former president of the Federation of Students of the University of

students. Waterloo, he has insisted that government plans include JgPp: "... .

Caucus voice for He was a founder of the Post-Secondary that serves as a , : :

universities in parliament. *. , {

of the has: : As part its action program, government 'W0:< -

• greatly expanded funding for research granting agencies; % > ! v

• created the Canada Foundation for Innovation (UW and WLU: $18.5 million); •••:«•

A *% /'• • established 2,000 21st Century Chairs for Research Excellence ($9OO million); 112

• established 100,000 Millennium Scholarships ($2.5 billion); :#&v. ' 5

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Andrew Telegdi rejects the Alliance party's plan to restrict the federal government

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Laurier still ranked 5th

WLU's reputation rises but Maclean's exacts penalty for massive enrolment numbers and low student-faculty ratios

DILLON MOORE innovative," "leaders of tomor-

row" and "best overall" Laurier

The 10th annual Maclean's scored consistently third place, ranking of Canadian universities to make it third overall in the newsstand Acadia and has arrived at a near reputation category.

When was Ryerson scored Ist and 2nd you. everything Wilfrid Laurier in this added up, respectively, survey.

University held its overall fifth Dr. Rosehart, president of

from last when asked place standing year. WLU, to comment

Laurier was ranked in the on Laurier's showing pointed to

Primarily Undergraduate sec- the challenge faced by Ontario tion, behind (in order) Mount universities in terms of funding,

Allison, Acadia, St. Francis in comparison to schools out-

Xavier and Trent. Laurier did side of the province. He com- exceptionally well in the cate- mented that he was "elated" to maintained the sth gories of "proportion (of stu- have place clouds of dent body) with 75% or higher showing "with storm

last of and the horizon," (in year high school)" funding on espe- "scholarships and bursaries cially in light of the standings

of (percentage of budget)", scoring slip nearby universities first place above the other 20 Waterloo and Guelph. this mean?See below. This is MacleanS. They rank schools. We came fifth. What does also described the primarily undergraduate He repu- this groupings, universities with those with relatively few gradu- schools in the listing. category. When to all 47 similar structures and man- ate On the down side, Laurier compared programs.

such research The have come the schools in the WLU held dates." Factors as rankings was rated second to last in In the area survey, its In the of of under fire before, own. category funding, diversity offerings especially "operating budget" category, grade", and the of Ph.D. from supporters of Ryerson, and lowest for "classes taught of "average entering range pro- public the dis- Laurier finished 16th with determine the groupings. who point to glaring by tenured faculty." grams between its consis- 82.1%. In with The schools are then divided However, in the all-impor- perception, "proportion crepancy Laurier's into medical 75% or higher", doctoral, compre- tently high reputation standing tant area of public perception, usual low 88.6% for hensive and under- in comparison to its Laurier did much better. Part of Laurier dia was good enough primarily in the overall 11th Laurier received a graduate. standing ranking the Maclean's rating is deter- place. tied for 15th finish in The medical doctoral (Ryerson 19th, or sec- mined by surveying high-school much place "percentage Ph.D. ond this who graduate" with 83%. schools have pro- last, in year's rating). guidance counsellors, university many The issue full In the medical doctoral cate- and research, as well as contains a officials, heads of organizations, better. grams the medical schools. The breakdown of the results, and top 3 were, in order, compre- pro- CEOs, recruiters at corpora- gory, hensive class has files of the winners, the Toronto, ÜBC and Queen's. For a good first-place tions across country, to

of research and and article on the of the the amount activity an coming determine what reputation they tation section survey as comprehensive category, 3 Simon wide of that feel the different schools the and least the top were Fraser, a range undergraduate population bulge may pos- most independent and Waterloo. and catch Canadian universities In cate- driven and Guelph graduate programs. sess. the four reputation input part, pointed Maclean's that univer- in states it "com- Primarily undergraduate unprepared. gories, "highest quality," "most to Laurier's strong showing

- schools in three sities - Laurier's are pares peer category

Remembrance day ceremonies give pause

wonder how would with EMILY CADE sary? I many

the technological advances now facing

our society. Remembrance Day gives us the opportu- As also it is clear that nity to remember those who fought for was discussed,

Canadians were a of Canada in the First and Second World very important part

all three wars. Their contributions Wars as well as the Korean War. This

included Canadian deaths in includes both those who lost their lives 110,000

the first half of this Because of as well as those veterans who were for- century.

this serious loss, Canada tunate enough to return home. began looking

for to war. Canadian efforts It also allows today's generation to ways prevent became of learn about what in peacekeeping an extension happened to so many the of our commitment to principles Canadians. With Remembrance Day on and freedom. a this the annual peace Saturday year, ceremo- President of held Kroeker, WLUSU ny was in the concourse on Jeffery

and Master of Ceremonies for the after- Thursday, November 9th. also and The afternoon included a discussion noon, spoke, helped bring

attention to the harsh realities of In from Amy Arnold, Ambassador Co-ordi- war. the of each nator at of discusing obligations genera- Laurier, on the meaning tion, he that not are lives remembrance. Also, Dr. Barry Gough explained only included lost but also there is much gained from an commentary on included the Placement of the Commemorative Wreath interesting The ceremony that is undesirable. Canadian contributions each of the war in that his sadness that he had missed him know at the time, though, was just The which well world ceremony, was very wars as well as the Korean war in killed. those in the before he was brother was among troop also included of O' the 1950'5. done, performances early He went on to of the and was also killed. He had the opportu- speak impor- Canada and God Save the Queen from The of the listen- highlight event was brother of for the to nity to speak to his younger but, tance peace generations the Millennium Brass. It showed ing to Mr. Veteran great Tony Warnholtz, a able the We do not know when another sadly, he was not to get across come. not for those lost in but who spoke of his the respect only war, experiences during he then received World War and so he battlegrounds. When a may happen, all soldiers who risked their lives Second World fighting War. He reminisced about Who of those attend- letter from his mother, telling him the posed a question: for Canada. a day in which he the loca- was in same and that he had the would volunteer to location of his brother ing ceremony tion as another of soldiers that troop Warnholtz felt in a war if it ever became neces- passed away, Mr. deep fight included his brothers. What he did not

• WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 15 2000 m 4

Holocaust survivor visits Waterloo

and eliminated of MATTHEW CADE Hungary many the

Jews who remained. They also cleared

from the and those who have harmed out patients hospitals sent Forgiving you is them This is how lost his when away. George never easy, especially it's a matter mother. of life and death.

Much of his time was in Yet the from spent moving forgiveness was message and out of concentration He Holocaust survivor George Scott when camps.

described some of his memories from he spoke at St. Jerome's University last and about in these camps spoke severai Tuesday, an evening held honour of times where he to death. Holocaust Remembrance Week. came very near

Prisoners were divided and one The event,"From Generation to up group would off to their execution while co-hosted the go Generation", was by another would not. Waterloo and Laurier's Jewish Students' "I said Scott. "I'm alive included was lucky," Associations. It song, prayer because somehow fell the and which candles I through a ceremony during had die cracks. Someone to in my place, were lit in honour of the victims, the sur- though. That puts a lot of weight on ones vivors, the resistance, the state of Israel, shoulders." the righteous Gentiles, and the future. When to those in atten- of explaining After Mr. Scott had finished, many dance how he was able to survive, Scott the questions asked of him had to do attributed his good fortune to a couple of with how he felt about the people who different his places. had brought so much terror to family, "I always believed in God," com- and to his race. After all, it is well known mented Scott, who made a distinction how horrible and inhuman the treatment Scott and event Guess who's who. Holocaust survivor George organizers. between his faith and an admiration for Nazis of the Jews by the was during the "I always prayed: as a child, in second world war. religion. to been on life." left, was not. He explained always high simply the and after the camps." time and Scott answered camps, Yet again has three children he had been all Mr. who now them what emphasizing Scott, seemed Also, though, Scott to run in these questions repeating by emotionally He is thankful for the life and six was born in a night. a man grandchildren, in to the right people. It was, fact, a to the audience: "I have nothing against in 1930 and he's been allowed to live. small town in was Hungary soldier of the German in one camps the Germans." the His In fact, Scott his discussion by just a child when war began. began who, Scott claims, saved his life by giv- During the questioning, two audience his survival of the father when he was just saying that although passed away kitchen. ing him a job in the members asked Scott for his on opinion when his mother became ill and Holocaust is what everyone wants to one, so life "There is so much in that I the situation in the Middle East. my present check his learn about; his interests lie elsewhere. had to in to a hospital, grand- have to attribute to people who I don't concerned with the conflict, Obviously him "I'd much rather talk about other sent away to an orphanage. parents know." in their they were persistent questioning. "saved life." he said with a smile. Like litera- "This," said Scott, my things," Perhaps this helps to explain why Organizers were upset, but Scott, visibly in love. I've In 1944, the Germans occupied ture, or or being philosophy Scott can be so forgiving. who shook hands with the two before he George

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Sean Geobey Nathan Ludwig The Needs Of ashamed that the and thankful that healthcare is I played game being Kym Stasiuk well. hide much of made into an issue, but it does- played it so I my really The Few work from work that oth- n't matter. not? Well, Contributors my resume; Why everyone would with excitement. knows the Liberal track record, the Jeff Carver, Amy Wright, Dillon Moore, Emily Cade, ers display Hrkac, Lynnette Visaya, Woodie Brown, Mariana In the last month I've found myself The problem I have with politics is Alliance is perhaps the scariest thing Brian Thode, Alex Pfeifer, Nick Solowski, Marianne backwards. There don't Canada since the falling was a peri- simple: our politicians just to happen to Lee, Jim Mina, Andrew Dixon, Jackie Drouin, Andy od of time, not where was understand. Chretien, Clark, and the other Lee, Jeff Wright, Luxmen Aloysius, Mark Belcastro, long ago, I Day, depression, parties Christine Beatles EPMD, Outkast, De La what the future chance. Ho, (lots), optimistic as to might McDonough, Duceppe see them- don't have a Soul, Elton John, that Massive Attack soundalike, that h01d... but this is the of This election is about the individ- no longer case. selves as saviours, but sadly none Charlie's Angels shit whilst I put Rancid on the head- are a few but what the over me There reasons, them have their priorities straight; ual and incoming govern- phones, Danielle for hovering right now, and Why? If brave to vote NDP! Anyone who dis- most have incen- ment to do for anyone enough of them I really no luckily neither do we. The human will promise you. can the bozack!! -Maneesh agrees get tive share with the student needs take look healthcare will be or to popula- race to a good long your guaranteed

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LETTERS

would show how use* Mr. if cared fall and staff utterly ty. Carver, you just women have seen during faculty walking by,

less, mindless, and the to look around will the into the cere- siify you see last century? talking, banging

whole affair is and would that some even you laurier is in fact a different If a bomb had struck during monies attendants;

Out Of Step... insist the walk upon your right to freely universe. What right have we that short proceeding, would had audacity to defecate if need be on all such to disturb this universe? Indeed, people have still pushed through during the moment of

that as chance would since does would that to silence. Such utter Suppose images your reason I suggest our duty through the crowd get to disregard awoke in have it, one day not allow them be and both and you to anything (as perpetual outsiders it seems) where they were going? Would disrespect angers and different universe distant above would saddens me. a ordinary. You is but to observe and wonder at people have still groped their find surrounded for to yourself by reason and the this before formalized cere- I am thankful praise destroy fleeting strangeness way through a Every day and attend eager, who, ritual of tenderness that fades. have check their e-mail or the I have to people, young it too We no right mony to opportunity obei- for reasons unknown, the - the of pay engulfed objects. Not for a to interfere and destroy this rit- attend a lecture? university university and to strange choice. am free to associ- sance things moment would you stop to ual of tenderness, no matter One hundred and twelve my I

to unfamiliar, images arising consider that an univer- thousand Canadians have died ate with whomever I choose object how ridiculous it may seem. the mind but the not from with toler- face cold hard dirt so and to in the activi- sally regarded respect and Our only obligation is to down in participate do heart. This the inhabitants benevolence in the activities and is anything but ate. that we can clutch the Tim ties expres- the tenderness of their with all ordinary. Such attitude amounts Horton's double-doubles and sions I desire. On November indeed with little for whom being, though to nothing but callousness and Tudor A. Costache complimentary Toronto Star 27, I will vote I see

No doubt, will hold fit to direct thought. you insensitivity, an attitude that newspapers we seem to most my country's wonder what action to take has for Thousands have lost And too long been a blight so dearly. government. every day I faced with such Remember that there when specta- on the Western world. For too limbs, lovers, children, broth- am aware were

the ridiculous. cle on it friends and who died so have verging long was exactly this insensi- ers, sisters, family. many I might

if to be Mr. the and died for this freedom. But, you happened tivity that instigated coloniza- As I stood solemnly in They fought you Carver, devout iconoclast, you tion, crusades, and the devour- Concourse during the and I. This face it meant to be I wonder if those people would call of culture Remembrance remembered for who walked immediately upon ing one by another, Day ceremony, I eternity. callously through

as a and raise a ashamed the Remembrance cere- reason guide all done of course in the name literally wished that a bomb I was utterly to see Day of their Mercilessly of ail sensitivi- would down so cry folly! you reason, lacking come crashing many people flippantly mony really appreciate

installed such occa- freedom. Do know at through the newly ignore an important they

It seemed that sion. The least what cost it has come? Amy Wright skylights. only very people have done is walk- We were asked at the cere- such a horrible act as this could stop

for few how us would be It remains extremely difficult would have stopped the ing and talking a mony many

students that others could to risk lives for the TheWelfare for a woman receiving welfare streams of hundreds of moments so willing our

who scurried much and freedom that we to find employment. How is a past, not so celebrate, respect remem- enjoy.

ber the losses suffered. Thankful we have not had Myth single mother living in subsi- as acknowledging the existence Sadly, yet

of the I'm left for that bomb to answer that but we dized housing who owns little proceedings. waiting question,

We have all been conditioned would have a owe to those who have to clothing, has little food, no tele- A bomb left to drop. the welfare and to hole in the middle of - for a moment reflect regard recipient phone, no transportation and no gaping pause lower form of life. And hundreds Proud be it. as a why child care expected to arrive on our campus, killing to Canadian, on not? It's more than a of force would have Proud of Remembrance has likely just time and polished for a job- people. Its our heritage, Day but search The little been heard and felt for kilome- come and it is never dumb, irresponsible teenaged seminar? sup- gone, mother. She must be and and its Mark Crowell too late to remember and lazy port afforded to a woman on tres on end, damage worthless if she find would have taken think. can't a job welfare coupled with intense years to to herself and her chil- find restore. support pressure to employment dren, I'm sure are I would While near the back Christine right? you paralyzes her in the never-end- wonder, a bombing standing Cherry

aware of her Without of Laurier's be dif- of the Remembrance cere- already monthly ing cycle of poverty. campus any Day

to Florida, for ferent than the millions of other held in the Concourse trips paid by first affording her an adequate mony whatever is left of her welfare shells November I amount of social assistance to bombs, bullets and on 9, was appalled

after the and number of cheque purchasing provide the essentials for herself which Canadian men to see the students,

rations to her necessary support and her children, we have no

habit. cocaine Or right to didn't know? you demand that

Everyone on It is a she begin look- social assistance ing for work. is a drug addict. humiliatinq We need to Just ask John eradicate the Abuse. Baird, Minister of Use "lazy-bitch- Community and must-not-be-

Social Services, try i ng-very- who proposed hard" mentali- mandatory drug ty. It is impera-

for all wel- testing tive we realize fare And the be wel- recipients. by way, that no one wants to on Reuse. she is not a contributing mem- fare. It is a humiliating and ber of if have society, so you degrading experience. , ? Hjfc' i \j s given even one moment of One last was insight gained ' ' dstone n B ur| three-step program, to her 4slii> 1 thought offering any from working at a women's abandon '* Use " Back to degree or it shelter for an extended Anywhere, anytime. respect, period iff 4 m country

now. of time. Imagine a woman ballroom.

This is the attitude resting at whose husband does not allow jH * 2. Abuse - Hey, no harm done. All-season the of A |Pfl\' - has very core society. her out of the house she no \ ' crack and soles. I \ eather, slip-proof Co ahead, woman receiving assistance income or marketable job skills from the is auto- child. She I tL to wear them out. government to support her or her ; 1 try

' viewed as failure. had matically a has finally the courage to } M r?- I Reuse — And sizes . 3. Handy pull-tabs. She is the suck- herself and her four- living high life, remove 5 S ean the abusive ing up taxpayers' money month-old son from an I and giving nothing in return. situation. She has nothing and

This is told simply not reality. A sin- nobody to help her. She is rnen^ mother gle with one child she will be given $511 a month

receives $511 month in herself but must start per to support social | assistance. Any urban looking for employment imme- r^

centre rents for the apartment any- diately. Can you imagine where between six it's four and look on her face? I can. And hundred dollars month. How mother a not the face of a single have we the herself the gotten impression enjoying at expense

that a mother welfare It's the face of single on of the taxpayers. Shoes 22 is living any sort of who would rather be upper-class somebody Weber North • 133 Street 746-4983 lifestyle? in anyone's life but her own.

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 • 2000 INTERNATIONAL 8

Lecture packs the house

Laband discusses Zulu history and current South African political climate

YVONNE FARAH on to how the image of the

Zulu warrior is used in South

On afternoon the Africa Tuesday at in the present day by

Paul Martin Centre, Dr. John members of the rural Zulu com-

Laban, a from visiting professor munity. These leaders use these

South Africa spoke to a packed stereotypes to propel Zulu house. nationalist fervor.

The from the After professor the lecture was com-

School of Human and Social plete, Dr. Laband took several

Studies in the University of varied questions from the audi-

Natal in South Africa. ence. He commented that one

In lecture a titled Manslaying of the most negative things in

War Machine: The Stereotype of trying to build a stable South the Savage Zulu Warrior and the African nation, is the nationalist

in Actuality the 19th century demand for special rights and

Zulu Kingdom, Dr. Laband dis- privileges. cussed the of modern In the of the Zulu history case peo- Zulu people in South Africa, ple there are about 6 to 7 mil- and the stereotypes that have lion people in South Africa,

around them. who in the rural developed areas are repre- Dr. Laband began his lecture sented by cheifs. These chiefs with the of have had types stereotypes historically power in that are predominant in Western rural areas which are now

society about the people of Zulu becoming apart of urban hertitage. He said that there the municipal governments, under

image of the Zulu people is that the guidance of the ANC of the masculine warrior, and national government. This is be can seen on an international leading to the undermining of scale in film and literature. that held the power was by This stereotypical image was chiefs.

born in the early 19th century The WLU History club was during the colonial conquest of also able to have Dr. Laband

Southern Africa. It is rooted in in intimate envi- present a more

the fact that in the Victorain On era ronment. Friday afternoon,

it in warfare Laband talked small was not victory Dr. to a

which honourable but the of students and was group faculty at

the foe the the Grad Pub. This informal lec- more savage more

worthy the victory. Therefore ture was about the present state

the British used their limited of South African domestic

knowledge of the people in the affairs.

short lived Zulu The lecture kingdom, to was co-spon- SCHALL promulgate the illusion of the sored by Laurier Lectures, Vice- African warrior. President Academic, Dean of EDDY

Dr. Laband went on to make Arts, of Department BY the connection between the History,Laurier International, warrior ethos that is created to Laurier Centre for Military and PHOTOS describe the Zulu people and Strategic Disarmament Studies,

the situation in South of and current Department Sociology Top: Dr. John Laband talks to the crowd in the Paul Martin Centre.

Africa. The discussion moved Anthropology. Bottom: the crowd listens to Dr. John Laband talk in the Paul Martin Centre.

Cable-Car Tragedy Unfolds in Austrian Alps

those who had tried airlift the bodies ated with the fire include: diesel fuel on LYNNETTE VISAYA ognizable were to are waiting to away

the inferno from the from the and the the firecrackers escape uphill train. scene to temporary train, on board, ciga-

Shock hit Austria when 1 59 died The unfortunate disaster has taken its located 100 km north of the and flamma- people morgue rettes or cooking canisters,

when an train fire in toll the who des- scene. Out of the 1 59 identified ble Alpine caught on a on army rescuers were as dead, clothing. acted tunnel last Saturday. Most of the people ignated to recover the bodies. The 110 only about 90 victims remains have been The steepness of the tunnel as a

who incinerated who members of the removed from the smoke to were were young skiers, rescuers, are wreckage. chimney, allowing poisonous

world work hour troubled what could travel those who including 1999 freestyle skiing Austrian army, only on 1.5 Experts are by upwards. This is why

champion Sandra Schmitt. escaped downward in the tunnel sur-

200 in travelled Of the nearly people who were vived, while those who Most of the dead are so the train, only 12 survived the flames badly upwards did not. and poisonous smoke by fleeing down- US lawyer Ed Fagan offered his legal

tunnel. So burned that affected ward the steeply sloped far, physical services to the families who are 1 59 victims have been recovered from by this tragedy. After the incident is fully

the and airlifted identification is the fami- wreckage to an airport impossible. investigated, he hopes to give deserve and hanger which acts as a temporary lies the compensation they

shifts due to the and have been the of the fire. blame where due. morgue. emotionally physi- possible cause to place it is

Most of the charred bodies conditions. Medical and how role in secur- were cally strenuous Specifically, they are puzzled at an Mr. Fagan played a key

unidentifiable due the terri- is available those in train victims of the physically to psychiatric help to engineless pulled by a cable could ing compensation for the

Forensic the who ble burns. experts are using any area are having difficulty deal- have cought on fire in the first place. Holocaust.

that with the situation which last the ski had Of the Austrian, DNA samples they can scrape up ing gruesome Just September, resort 1 59 victims, 92 were occurred 4 from the victims' personal belongings. on the opening day of the safety checks. The tunnel which opened 27 German, 10 Japanese, 8 American,

who the but ski one Czech and one They know are among dead, region's season. in 1974, is of the earliest construc- Slovenian, 2 Dutch, one

it is of The soldiers have been hoist tions of its kind in of now a matter matching a body using a the world, but the train British. There have been no reports with the with to remove the bodies from the tunnel itself modern. involved a name. was any Canadians being

and the Six Some accident. The only bodies that were easily rec- out to helicopter. helicopters of the possible theories associ-

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STATES ISRAEL ally dicates to allow international UNITED

dignataries to attend her funeral, BURUNDI The for the White House contin- Leah Rabin, the wife of assassinated including Hilary Rodham-Clinton. saga

votes Yitzack Rabin has ues as still are counting in Prime Minister passed A severe outbreak of malaria they

the of the week. the the Florida. away at beginning GERMANY swept through country in past

Several counties are now After for over over 800 dead being world watch battling cancer a year, month, leaving people Tel children. hand counted after the Gore she died in a Aviv hospital days A court in Cottbus sentenced eight including at least a 100 camp

for the measure. after the anniversary of the fifth youths of manslaughter in the death The disease broke out in one asked there have to In Palm Beach County anniversay by her husbends death. of an Algerian who was fatally province and then quickly spread

She old. others. been four different lawsuits filed on was 72 years injured while fleeing a group of neo- two

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one lawsuit is consid- Arafat said Whether this was due to Only being Chairman Yasser in a outrage by the victim's family. personal

ered as to God her with has the last few choice or the lack of to a judge possibly going statement. "May grace Germany in years money pur- by

chase the medical attention trial. His mere." dealt swiflty with cases of hate depend- individual. Her funeral was held over for crimes that have occurred especially ed on the

longer then Jewish religious law usu- against visible minorities.

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WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 15 - 2000 FEATURE 10 depression

There is no denying the tragedies to have recently hit Laurier. The do question now is, How we address depression - the presumed culprit?

ASAP KIYANI

Depression.

It's loaded It's a mysterious word.

with all sorts of connotations, usually

with and tagged a derogatory label,

the stigma associated with having IT

mis- is enormous. It's also extremely

understood. However, the events of

the last six weeks have brought the

the and made issue out into open

depression and its association with

suicide hot a topic on campus.

Exactly what constitutes depres-

Dr. Dale sion is unclear, says Fogel, Laurier's Director of Counselling

Services. The "catch-all" nature of the

term makes it hard to pin down as pie condition, but there are any specific that be said conclu- some things can coun- it is ill- sively about depression - an sel I ing and it is ness very, very common. as well "Depression is an illness of varying pain," as anti- severity," explains Dr. Meg Poel. "It's says doctor depressants. Poel. The not just a bad mood." Poel, a The use of anti- with Health Services, emphasizes the physical pain depressant drugs importance of recognizing depression is unlike any such as Paxil and is disease. other, Poel. for what it - a explains Zoloft has, according to "It's an a "I want people to see depression emptiness, Health Plan Co-ordinator of disconnect- as an illness because I want them to feeling being Charlene LaCelle, climbed dramati- it that ed." see as something responds to the last five As in to ten years. an Fogel. cally As lives of students, treatment," explains Poel. "It's not a for the they overall students spent Poel feels the new of with category, crop drugs somewhat - it's to stres- moral failure on their part actu- are subject unique the last has also $20,726.86 on drugs year, less negative side-effects that contribute to the ally something that can be treated." sors may pres- with the Health Plan covering 80% of boosted prescriptions, particularly Both Poel and that ence or or Fogel agree pervasiveness depression rise the cost ($16,092.22). By contrast, within the last ten The can years. in their lives. from home to depression affects an enormous Moving the of drugs also be attributed to second-largest category partially depres- school sudden shock for amounts of people. creates a medication, which cost a "better understood [and] was acne sion being families [of stu- those who came from stable "There are certainly a lot total of $12,441.10 (with the Health better diagnosed." that with The loss of those dents] are dealing depres- offering support. Plan With when is paying $9,588.90). only However, depression with "One-third or more direct services coupled sion," says Fogel. support about 60% of Laurier students undiagnosed or left untreated, severe Over the stresses of a newfound university at a given point in time. one- enrolled under the Plan, the real can result, the most consequences be third for sure." life, says Poel, can problematic. totals on are dramatic that of sui- spent anti-depressants possibility being to some troublesome is the inability Its symptoms usually have Equally cide. likely even higher. with these which sort of commonality. Prolonged peri- cope new stresses, While LaCelle cautions that anti- How does or severe, prolonged network ods of sadness, hopelessness and frus- resulted from a poor support lead suicide? are often prescribed to untreated depression to depressants at home. tration are the most commonly treat other conditions, such as anxiety According to Poel, it is "the nature of radical In addition, predisposi- thought of symptoms. Yet or genetic disorders, neither Poel nor the illness" which slows both or eating physi- do exist, sudden changes in diet, sleeping tions to severe depression the mental "The mind Fogel are surprised by pre-emi- cal and processes. the Poel. "It's biologically habits, attitudes or even way a says actually it becomes harder nence of the drugs. slows down, to walks the manifes- and programmed in some person can signal genetically in become "I think the increase turning to generate options, you nar- tation of depression. people." anti is pretty dramatic, row in outlook and generate a feeling depressants As The traditional treatments of well, some student-specific tremendous and over the last five to ten years," says of hopelessness sim- depression and its symptoms are

- it's "It's not a moral failure on their part treated. actually something that can be FJ 11

"I think it is a complete anomaly. There is nothing that could have predicted it."

stressors are often overlooked. the best for things a depressed per-

"Losses are in student lives bigger son is the discussion of the problem,

than one realizes," which is says Fogel. impossible when one is

"[Also] in student culture especially, isolated. As well, administrative

there is a lot of that resources forhelp feeling you've understanding of the problem and

be But then got to outwardly okay. an increased awareness and discus-

what is it into vicious of the issue Laurier ALL THE RESOURCES LISTED happens gets a sion help as circle where feel about well. BELOW ARE COMPLETELY you worse

is this idea CONFIDENTIAL THE LIST, yourself." It perhaps - the dis-

What off normal HOWEVER, IS FAR FROM COM- starts as depres- cussion of suicide - which is most

sion leads to and contentious. Some that the PREHENSIVE. self-questioning argue the that he she patient worrying or is mention of suicide - whether in the WLU Services weird burden friends media in Counselling to - weak, or a or counselling is promo- (Upper Floor, Student Services Center) who to be'normal'. of suicide and lead appear tion may some- 884-1970ext.2338

Combined with other - who stressors one otherwise wouldn't have the reading week such as the of school considered kill themselves. pressures or it, to Peer Help Line 884-PEER - the is about relationships depression can Fogel, however, unsure this. debate quickly worsen and increase in "You have to be ready and will- K-W Counselling Services Inc. In the ultimate to do that. If it severity. case, a per- ing seems necessary (Waterloo Town Square, 3rd floor, One of the debates on campus right son will commit suicide. and relevant, don't think I you 75 King Street South) second now is whether or not On commit suicide should avoid "You a average, men it,"says Fogel. 884-0000 this in the fall often than do. that last Reading Week, one term, more women In can always say maybe one K-W Distress Line needed Laurier. Trent in the last for which but the is at University 1 997, year figures straw, the fact of matter is it 745-1166 has in the fall term. of takes lot that Peterborough one are available, 1 9.6 men out every a to get to point. It's

Combined with its as committed suicide. media is reputation 100,000 By not as if the pointing it out Suicide to the of for the first City, many point exam- contrast, only 5.1 out every- time." THERE ARE NUMEROUS WEB- and is that all schools did the Poel is in SITES THAT CAN BE OF ASSIS- ple say it one -100,000 women same. even more emphatic TANCE AS WELL should follow. However, a noted trend is that her denial, saying the it is actually a Robert the Dean is Dr. Campbell, new women attempt more suicides. It positive and valuable point. Counselling Services has placed a spe- of is unsure of the merits of the because men tend to choose "No. if Arts, only Asking people they've cial insert to their part of the Laurier idea as a to suicides. Having lethal methods - about it doesn't them be response more immediately thought give website, which can found at: arrived at Laurier from Trent, he such self-inflicted - that the Poel. "Talk of suicide just as gunshots idea," says that calendar has make http://www.wlu.ca/~wwwcouris/ argues Trent's nothing the success rate is higher. can people uncomfortable,

to do with the suicide rate in the school At Laurier, the two recent but it's useful if done in the context despite The Suicide Information and Education older or it is based on an suicides "It of increased awareness." city. Rather, tragedies, rarely happen. Centre has a host of information and British model of schooling. is extremely unusual. We have been "If people don't talk about it or valuable links well. "It's urban think it will somehow be held an legend," says traditionally very fortunate," says about Trent's with of them http://www.siec.ca Campbell reputation Fogel. "In 17 years as Director against in some way, they regards to suicide. The reason the Services, I've never won' look for continues Poel. Counselling help," and Perhaps one of the more relaxing school has a fall week is not to dealt with even one suicide of an need need reading "They support, they tension-reducing sites for those who are combant suicide active student." an inordinately high help." immediately contemplating suicide is at but because that's the it's Poel think it result of the deal of rate way agrees, saying "I is a "As a great metanoia.org always been. complete anomaly. There is nothing discussion [recently], it has already "Suicide it when is not chosen; happens The British model which Trent fol- that could have predicted it." helped a number of people come pain exceeds resources for coping with lows had four Just because Laurier's suffered forward to discuss their originally Reading depressive pain." Weeks in it. One in the fall, one for recently doesn't necessarily mean illness."

one in and one drastic needed."We've the most http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ Christmas, February changes are Perhaps cogent ques- "before the The tion exams in spring. terms been hit hard lately, but we should- about depression then is not are divided six-week were into periods, n't feel that all of a sudden we've we promoting suicide but the one separated from each other by the vari- stopped doing the good things at asked by Dr. Fogel, the one whose Weeks. will better address the ous Reading Laurier," says Fogel. answer prob-

As a result of the schedule, however, So what are these good things. lem of recognition and quick treat- school didn't finish until At ment: mid-May. According to Poel, one is Laurier's such late the close of do that a point in summer, it was "sense connectiveness", "How you create idea, for students So it is it is difficult to get jobs. which ensures the majority of stu- that normal, that okay?" Trent shortened the calendar dents aren't lost or isolated. One of year,

removing the final Reading Week. With

the second Reading Week commonly

referred to as Christmas, it appeared as

if the school had only two. Combined

with its a suicide haven - whatto do reputation as unbe- a reputation whose origins are

knownst to Campbell - Trent became Ask the - "Are there is for their Do not to the person you help prob- agree keep notorious as the school of suicide. of them suicidal thinking suicide?" lems and reassure person's thoughts Even if Trent's second Reading Week if that "bad" or a secret. Asking someone they are they are not or plans was in to a high suicide rate, will response suicidal not make them "stupid" because they are Dr. Dale Fogel, Director of Laurier about suicide. that the suicidal. Most likely they thinking Suggest person see Services, that should doctor for Counselling says will be relieved that you a a complete If not necessarily be the case at Laurier. have asked. the break Help person physical. second Week a Reading is implement- down their problem(s) into ed here, it should not be solely in reac- Listen what the to the see actively to more manageable pieces Try get person to the suicides tion to recent on campus. is a trained counselor. person saying to you. "There's nothing specific about the fall that there Remain calm and do not Emphasize are If term, really [contributing to suicides]. what other than suicide to judge you are being ways it makes fall term just generally a better told. Do advise solve not the per- problems. experience, do it,"says Dr. Fogel. "It son feel the not to way they should be evaluated on its overall mer- THE are. Offer to investigate coun- COURTESY OF That well be idea its. may a good just selling services. SUICIDE INFORMATION generally." Reassure that AND EDUCATION CENTRE the person

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 - 2000 entertainment 12

Open Wide! Sweet sounds of

The 'Mase Rocks! WIU orchestra

MARIANNE LEE Concerto Enre for Violin and

Orchestra, and will have his

and This Sunday, November 19th, the Concerto for Viola Orchestra WLU Orchestra will be playing its performed by music faculty member

of the in the Christine second concert year Vlajk.

Maureen Forrester Recital Hall. Tim Grieves, flautist extraordi-

will be the Beginning at 3pm, the show will naire, impressing masses rendition of Griffes' feature three amazing soloists as with his Poem

for flute and orchestra. The is well as two works by student com- piece

Wide Mouth Mason makes make think of soloists full of emotion and contrasts. At you laugh, they you posers, Two the are stu- and dent winners of last concerto times it is dreamy impressionis- A candid have... but I'm sure Well, back the W.M.M. year's very piece by: they're competition, while the other is a tic, dance-like, unpredictable or SCOTT CAIRNS great! I met the drummer (Wide Mouth Mason)- from the of Music. virtuosic. bar in "insert professor Faculty furiously once at a Winnipeg, According to Eric The concert ends with Prokofiev's What's better than of and he mocked because I the Wide Morning Melody by a gang me Magazine here", from Romeo and Schwindt, a piano student, will be second suite Juliet. humans with rhinoceros skin was wearing a hoodie... so if Mouth Mason's have been The with the the first on the Sunday's pro- piece begins party better then Glad see him hood- known to "Insert Generic piece is torturing? you wearing a This first movement begins in between the feuding Montagues and asked! Wide Mouth on here" occa- gram. you ie Monday... please, Quote on many

a and somber fashion, based and ends with Juliet's their beat the of quiet Capulets, Mason is cramming please, crap out sions. Hell, perhaps they'll

on the idea of the sounds of the death. There are moments that are cord is kind of con- do that for here slick and funky-riddled asses him! The even us right The listener the dark, mournful and others into Turret would the Turret! if morning. gets aggres- the on Monday cerned that people at Anyway, you of being in nature, with sive and upbeat. Overall, this well- November 20th- and rather listen to Wide Mouth see them and like impression you you known work is and tell how it shimmering sunlight and twittering powerful very can be sure that they will Mason as opposed to non- them... me was... but the overtones of the cool. rock the house like fish cracker funk such because have to out for birds, city a as Sly & I go in subtle So at 3 to are also present a very way. come out Sunday p.m. rocks Vaseline. Fresh off of the Family Stone, or The tea that night, and I don't Karol will be featured Maureen's Hall, in the Aird their North American But That's think I'll be able to make it. Gostynski Building crazy Meters... hey! for what be in the both as a to a the will be You do what And remember, Dr. Frink, Dr. program, performer promises phenome- tour, 'Mase per- your thing! you and He will be nal concert. from their and don't let He makes a composer. playing forming songs var- want anyone Frink, you laugh, movement of ious of which I tell otherwise he makes think. a Stravinsky's albums, none you sugarbun. you

Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows my ass

that would final- ALEX PFEIFER finally over and events ly take place elsewhere. The end would the Let if did NOT be were me open by saying you interestingly ambiguous 2' like the original Blair Witch Project then movie not a sequel. However, a 'part

this this because should answers not more go see movie. I say provide ques-

have and tions. walked out of the theatre obviously you no imagination I angry for the makes will obnoxious film such as reason BW2 any you enjoy an simple Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows. previous interpretation of TBWP com-

idea flawed. BW2 seemed starts off as a clever pletely

It the BW2 no in for a sequel. treats original as a provides help deciphering idea of work of fiction and follows the five main the first film; it just exploits the

the Blair Witch to make with characters as they set out to determine if a new story little effort. There is reference to the Blair Witch really exists. The premise very no

but the slime on Josh's (it must allows for a lot of possible ideas, backpack

PHOTO have been dew), the reasons around 15 minutes in things become as morning

so lost someone left a as 'slasher' like they (maybe predictable any Friday FILE got in on the back of the com- the 13th part or Leprechaun Space. fridge magnet Pointless nudity: A staple in "good" sequel any Mike was facing The entire cast of unknowns, deliver pass) or why standing

needed take a of the Shadows is solved word of mouth from the corner he to performances worthy worst porno eventually by doing horny teenage boys. (maybe

this never to be backwards. You know that scene in horror leak). It's as all of hap- you've ever seen. Although, fair, things Throughout, plot every though

how sound twists are manufactured characters movie where someone is in a can you good delivering by sitting pened. been worth think who take on from the camera. This have seeing such lines as, "I you're being a randomly psychic powers chair, facing away might faint idea of monomaniacal reductionist." whenever it's convenient. Then someone taps them on the shoul- just to catch a glimpse, or a

Witch der and their dead? Blair who the witch but such as than other film in The makers of Blair 2 were at it turns out was, nothing TBWP, more any of it know that in order Witch 2 has around five of those this is Blair Witch 2: Book history, was a hit because seemed so least smart enough to scenes. seen.

make bad horror movie The cleverest in the whole movie is Shadows contains Blair Witch, and real. It sparked debates for weeks after to a really you joke no middle Book of Shadows made bets need to have that the hour of the hour and on of that, no it's release as people on pointless nudity anywhere top

real. There is minute film takes in a either. whether the footage was you can. ample nudity through- twenty-five place

hint of this out that is both and broom Get it? Brooms...witch- Blair Witch 2 made me long There is no longer any pointless exploita- factory. basically Blair of tive. It the idea of tasteful es...ha ha ha. for flaw that existed in The kind of creativity. As with one out rejects being every least new horror movies made these and the first I actually enjoyed the last five min- Witch At they were every two suggestive developed by Project. where are!" in Book of film and instead to cash in utes of the movie because I knew it was flaws. "Josh, tell me days, the central mystery hopes on you

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Boi's recital of the between The and "Ms. a storybook. Big relationship hip- Source magazine once pre- gospel singing, hook sui- hop and death in "Good dicted that OutKast would rise Jackson", with its organ a pregnant girl pondering Tisha" and Dre's levels of A and chorus, break cide on "Toilet Mourning", reminiscing on to the consistency addicting

loose from the conventions of reflection on the rap game on "Memories Live", or pondering Tribe Called Quest. With the "Humble Mumble" make the the of release of their music. "?" sounds like a state hip-hop dropping, Stankonia, rap hip-

off of all the more to fourth have accom- version of songs enjoyable "Nowadays rap artists come in LP, they hop something and "Red listen to. half-hearted/Commercial like plished just that. MC's Big Boi Radiohead's Kid A, Another effort close like black and the Dre their Velvet's" staccato amazing pop or underground spiritual bring synthesizer

and their to (I close - a markets/Where the identities OutKast pro- perfection say were you polar together proving solidify tracks lack the substance Atlanta's best. ducers Earthtone Ml and couple day hip-hop died? Is it too early they are the fore- Noize as other generate), to mourn? Is it too late to rise?" Stankonia acts as an exten- Organized hip-hop songs

for future as one last innovators. cast OutKast's Talib's got something meaning- sion of their masterpiece, Reflection Eternal and unbeliev- of the best ever is looking ful to No into Big Boi Dre's say. bling-bling's or Aquemini, delving many "Train of Thought" sounds deliveries continue to bright. holla-holla's here. areas of not usually ably rapid

Rah heard in The infectious me, causing frequent Joined by such talent as hip-hop. mystify the of Blackstar After success Nick Solowski with rewinds. The inclusion of the Digga, Kool G Rap, De La Soul, lead singles "B.O.B", its Mos Def's solo effort, it and read like furious breaks and in the liner notes Xzibit and Mos on the inspired guitar solos, lyrics of time before only was a matter collabo "This Means You", Talib in Mos' partner rhymes was he hold proves thoroughly can heard from again. Teaming up his own. with DJ Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli Train of Easy on the ears, he is but sec- proves anything [WHAT | Thought continues Rawkus' ond fiddle, releasing one of the habit of setting that bar just a lit- albums DO YOU MEAN most soulful hip-hop tle Like the intro states, Black Both higher. since, well, Mos' on this is undeniably real. Sides. haven't booked The head-nodding lead sin- you

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Film-istic Fun-anigans

Princess Laurier grads premier new feature at

into surveillance JEFF WRIGHT a new system

that triples the capacity to

observe and acceler- to be a critic. do prisoners It's so easy I

lot of sit at the ate rehabilitation. Detective quite a sitting. I (far from the Theresa (Colleen O'Brien) Princess Cinema Mary the of an into most comfortable posterior begins investigation the the accommodations) to watch prison murder, filming

sofa (to accused inmate (Mike film. I sit on a plush

and Mann's fellow soothe the posterior pain) and Downing) final- discover the motive think about the film. And guards to

behind the murder. Richard recline in a leather ly, I comput- substan- at Walsh-Bowers takes a er chair, amusedly tapping The tially over-powdered and my keyboard. only thing I

turn as the Warden Dr. have to exercise is my opinion. hammy Frank whose is But In Camera has me torn. Abrams, veracity

because have been questioned from the begin- Perhaps I very PRODUCTIONS about the film- told quite a bit ning. makers and their legacy left at In Camera is not a new story:

because I the who-dunnit, tru-st-no-one Laurier, or perhaps has been DANCING make murder know how tough it is to a mystery

for some time. It film. around quite The this team of felt like I was watching MAN In my opinion,

Usual on more than Anthony Del Col (Producer), Suspects OF the and Chris one occasion. Although James Muir (Director), lacked and Baker (Production Manager), story in pacing orig-

artists inality, it proved itself as a very are extremely capable COURTESY technical exercise. and businessmen who have the effective surveillance and the enthusiasm The blending of of Mann Pigozzo) as In knowledge Mike Forler discovers the body Michael (Steven CameraJjegins.

camera to Beta-cameras to do well in the film industry. angles sub- at to video provided During the last school year digital

stantial differentiation to a few Laurier, the same trio completed

tedious scenes. the film The Nature of Reality: A otherwise long,

shown The portrayed Student Film, and it was message being

Film that of the at the Montreal World was "unblinking eye"

of the that records Festival. Currently, both Del Col camera queertheory candi- for the annals of and Muir are prospective everything "I know you're gay..." but the dates for the time,

old theatre Canadian Film has number down Donna Summers, Toronto a large LUXMEN ALOYSIUS to of 'show one of adage Centre, men. of them creative, watches of stylish Some tell funny, us, don't us' our nation's top and of them Fashion Television for the some straight. It One of failures ( I really gay proved would have my training insti- the the clothes and not for the models, For most part, straight don't consider it a failure) as a made for a tutes. throw off. needs to take a second glance ones me itself as a man is I have no gaydar. much more vis- gay In Camera, a of I hottie walks So, instead gaydar, am This makes it especially hard as a (male) by, ceral and com- Latin lit- phrase, and an international Laurier because I Dolce & Gabbana Cologne proposing film. being gay at 'in very pelling means which can erally that know are method sig- second on the sure I you by you The of am always guessing the room', but it message interested that don't know what it nal another party effective whether the stud at the gay...well I In Camera, young also has an are of the gay persuasion. lab is or not. is. you is computer gay ascribed however, private Yes, can do the mature technical I thought I had gaydar, but you and confidential frighteningly the thing and directly approach to my clear:- apparently, according The we never meaning. ...watches but let's just say you lack this tool person exercise. think about friends, I precious films asks the just don't have the guts to do so. of how prevalent gayness. 'What here's the question them Fashion So technique. In a bar I can point recording gay is In Camera, index over I don't think I Right finger goes out, but somehow devices and how incapable what is a conversation, are, brow four times. It has to private who Television right am the only one can. of an there so are appro- when are they presenting be the hand and the especially have right right What I have, as friends vision of when all all around us 24 reality, many cameras priate for the brow, and it has to be four is wishful thinking. the visual and diagnosed, hours of the capture is a day?' The plot they If interested rub the times. you're I can't tell them gay ones audible content. Not to mention film is unfolded through and if many clothes and back in the same manner from the ones and I the straight different of broadcast, intentionally distorting look styles you aren't - away con- don't think that's a bad thing, I to own cameras, images pursue your including security would be easier if not for the fused. just think it home bulletins, means... videos, news Of this is dumb. If identifi- course there a method of kudos was and James, Anthony - to taped interviews. Through models... okay with yourself and cation. you're took a of these the of a You budget mediums, story you. sexuality then you're out. Of course as everyone your $200,000, and murdered an approximately small prison guard by In a community as as knows there is no such film really inmate web created a feature-length unfolds, a all Laurier run into exposing not bio- Of course this a joke. you probably thing as It's a with cre- gaydar. of that was shot amazing who corruption, shady isn't reliable. It's a the same gay people are logical gift that is bestowed on Gaydar and and originality. Keep informants. ativity all the time. You know rather list of of characteristics out, men. It is a guessing game the boundaries of how gay Mark Mann (Steven Pigozo) pushing and the others who of individuals. We all don't who's out characteristics that usually fits films to is in the we view film, viciously making of the character- as are that, slaughtered of suscribe to all you suspect gay just the bill most gay men. instead of to and not ten min- progress society You don't know opening scene, The characteristics just Those characteristics are istics. might suspects. that utes later the Minister of Prisons degrade it, and I assure you another. I would- for sure one or from to be true sometimes, but way dependent person per- James careers await. Just Axworthy (James prosperous ( until self-identified boxer n't stilletos on it really Straight son. Tall, skinny, clean, put my don't caught doing anything Simpson) is found asphyxiated get as I think, the best inflection don't have stilletos). gay, is, briefs, trendy hair, an I in his on film. home. The two seeming- illegal have method. hair But the I with in the voice, a belief in problem incidents fused ly unrelated are Waterloo. I For this reason, more people for colour and is not just in wax, an affinity gaydar together the Lensville According to producer Anthony be comfortable with by have with it in need to design, the "no girlfriend status problems Camera return Correctional where Del Col, In may who Facility, still look- Toronto too. Although there is a they are. for six but I am Mann Cinema after years was killed and also where to the Princess different reason for the comments, a need to get problem. film festivals. ing" Axworthy invested $76 million touring various

• WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 2000 SPORTS 16 Hawks lose Yates cup

BRIAN THODE The Hawks had momentum and

were looking to capitalize but

For the second in row the back year a Mac running Kojo Aidoo

Laurier football team was com- had other ideas. He broke a run

for the for 75 and peting 102-year-old yards set up a Yates Cup, vying for top hon- Marauder .

in the and ours province a trip McMaster had regained to the . But for momentum and refused to give

the second in the it back year a row, as they added 3 more

Golden Hawks . came up short,

to McMaster 48-23. McMaster's losing big game players

Laurier stayed with the - Ben Chapdelaine, Kojo Aidoo, Marauders for of the most and - all the game Ryan Janzen rose to

the half Laurier trailing by just one at challenge while was

and leading 23- held in check,

20 midway with the

through the 3rd For the exception of

quarter. Justin However, the second year Praamsma. wheels began to The running

fall off that at in a row the back had a

Mac's point as huge game,

big weapons Hawks carrying the broke through ball 23 times These Hawks tried real hard, but unfortunately it just wasn't meant to be against the Hawk came for 210 yards up Praamsma loss of the season it would be The Yates Cup marked the Justin has a good defense and the and scoring 2 difficult to that the best end of University careers for shot at making it onto a profes- offence failed to short. touchdowns. argue team didn't win. several Kojo Millington sional roster and his return is respond to the Praamsma's players. Eric Donnie Other Coach Zmich was DL, Schwab DL, questionable. players challenge. effort wasn't disap- their and Rob Vickers with of left pointed in not reaching Ruiz DB OL, one year eligibility The turning point came in enough though. As the Hawks

of have their of are all-stars Hitchen pre-season goal a Yates Cup completed 5 years OUA Jamie the 3rd quarter. After Laurier fell behind and had to rely on

but stated that he and will move on to Ed Palasz and Kevin fumbled the kickoff in the the offense victory eligibility OL, OL, deep passing game, Several 4th well "wouldn't be surprised if other opportunities. Taylor DB, as as key play- their own end, the defense was faltered, allowing McMaster to

McMaster beats Ottawa next have decisions to ers and Adam Lane QB, and able to hold McMaster to a field build an insurmountable lead. year players week." Ottawa handed former make about their last of eli- Kevin Johnson DB. The faces goal. On the following drive, The Hawks went into the year

#1 Laval 29-6 defeat in the Coach Zmich believes will but with a the Hawks stormed down the confident that had a gibility. change strong game they a this and OQIFC championship. The best that wide receiver Andre Talbot recruiting class year field on two huge runs by Justin shot at the title, and if they had to the will be first round in another to The drive with way judge accomplish- a high pick hopefully one come Praamsma. was come up a perfectly exe- ments of this the CFL draft and doesn't next Coach Zmich touch- cuted year's squad might expect year expects capped by a 12 yard game plan, they might be to watch Mac's in him to return. Zmich also to have another for down Andre Talbot have after the progress strong squad pass to giv- won. But handing the playoffs. believes that running back 2001. ing the Hawks a 23-20 lead. Hawks their second lopsided Rejuvenating Canadian Athletics

BASIL BOTETZAYAS efforts which dare athletes leave for world. it his at every level, inspires to inquire why our Appropriately so, recognizes

KW them to advance to the next level as well the U.S., when the U.S. can offer them a accomplishments coming out of the

Canadians their Loxx foundation aims are losing competitive as providing the means for their success. $100,000 scholarship while Canadian area. The to revo-

That's that has Canadian the other Universities allow them the of lutionize athletics Canada. edge. a message recently athletes, on hand, privilege across By

in the media and carried lot do these rewards. for their and and popped up a not reap Our society paying tuition, housing, providing support, sponsorship ath- of in of our less than stellar does not deem it as to instill meals. for and local weight light important recruiting up coming

at the The the that hard determina- Once the level make a dent in performance Olympic games. notion work, at University in letes, they hope they can will competitive edge, however, is not what tion, vision, desire, and sheer brilliance Canada, athletes have to rate their prior- the poverty cycle. The foundation

- their will that basket- combat athletes they are losing they are losing they require to suc- ities, as our own strive to poverty among

their ceed ball coach these athletes scholar- or perseverance to continue train- in sports at every The Loxx at' Laurier by helping gain be national heroes while level rewarded. Peter said. them in ing to our living will be Campbell ships to Universities, assisting

in relative and "After school basketball for tests obscurity poverty. Our provincial govern- foundation techniques to study aptitude We look down south athletic has be well them attend to our friendly ment just cut to your most (SAT's), as as helping

neighbours and the values they instill in funding, which is down- important priority." they could not otherwise aims to rev- sports camps their from all the costs to That does leave afford. young an early age. From a loading not

societal athletes revered much for the the foun- perspective, are rent gym space to olutionize room earning For professional athletes, and in the United States of The result to for school- dation is to act in effect as worshipped municipalities. wages pay proposing

America. At level that from is that the and unless it their them every is, Pop at grass roots athletics ing rent, agent, in helping gain spon- Warner Football all the the have the of and financial way up to level, parents to comes at expense sorship, renown stability.

The school and the do this with the noble professional leagues. high an arm a leg to commitment to aca- They plan to pay across quarterback is the most sought after male register their children in demics. Athletics vision of putting the revenues they earn

in the The back in town. starting centre on the sports leagues with fees Canada. Canada grants their from these professional athletes basketball is a team being recruited to this reaching astronomical Olympic level athletes a to the amateur athletics, as they are

school that from the fourth if levels of hair or grade, or the leagues are monthly stipend a non-profit organization.

he's a late bloomer. These athletes will cancelled. 000. A of It seems that Kevin Johnson, over $1 means financially sup- through

have the of free in At is effort real- luxury eating restau- the high school level, it was a nor- porting themselves? Not quite. his brainchild, making an to

if the is the issue of rants owner or manager a fan of mal occurrence to be with other athletes We look for solutions and blame the ly change and wipe out

their team. Football are held that had food for lunch. but ourselves. Canadian athletics. He is games on no or money government, anyone poverty in

most towns the There lot around and the local the roots levels, not Friday nights in across was not a of sponsorship Looking surveying doing this at grass but so that all the residents can from either. Ther there white financial country money corporations is sports scene, is a knight in only by providing support,

and watch. It is failure the come out very customary a to supply teams and athletes shining armour. Laurier's own Kevin more importantly by raising aware-

draw thousands of fans to a with like uni- has the Loxx and the to high equipment shoes, balls, Johnson, pioneered ness subsequently significance

school match. These forms for Loxx in in start- gridiron athletically or expenses tournaments and Foundation. The was named of athletics our country. Only by

individuals that there hotels. Athletes then have make the out- gifted are taught to the honour of Lennox Lewis, the current ing there can we truly change

definite rewards for their the We are monetary progression to university level. boxing heavyweight champion of the comes of our athletic system.

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 15 • 2000 SjJ 17 Hockey Power B-Ball gettin' bizy

and will be end of the floor to date. MARIANA HRKAC leadership presence up

the of The ladies came with the relied upon over course up

anchors this short end of the stick once The 2000-2001 women's the season as she

traveled to Hawk team from as they basketball season officially young Golden again weekend and the Windsor this past began last week on a hard court point guard position. defeated from hosted the of it with- were surprisingly by away home, by Speaking young, goes of of the Lancer a score Brock Badgers. In the end Brock out saying that this team women by rookies has deal 59-52. clearly dominated as they seven a great with of and to do. They returned home a PHOTO caused Laurier to make some meshing leaning record of 0-3 in play but critical turnovers. The last five league with of improving. minutes turned in favour of the Christina hopes The returning coaching staff Badger women and unfortu-

COURTESY a season Hawks fell short in are anticipating great nately our a Lodge for the lady Hawk basketball 65 - 57 loss. Hawks blow the Gueiph Gryphons away. Last the first then hosted the team. year was The women in WOODIE BROWN their encounter. previous chipped that this team saw them- OUA west champion McMaster year The Hawks constant pressure selves for the Marauders. The girls fought with qualify playoffs their loss to Windsor forced the Lancers to take two 15 Following and had a showing hard from the opening jump respectable the a 5 on last week, Men's Hockey quick penalties setting up overall. and proved their ability as a beat for Laurier. Mark 11 Hawks rebounded to 3 power play there is with the points, Basically, only one team in staying took for the 9-1 and their Dineley advantage and Guelph avenge " for this team to it's Maurauders. rebounds way go, 2-2. This Hawks and scored 51 seconds loss to Windsor comes The blood The seemed up! new they've game "scrappy" third the heals of a three los- into the However, on game period. in with the exist- and assistant coach Ann Weber and steals. brought along streak in which head coach after tying the Laurier ing game 5 ing are an exciting agreed that things were ugly. players Martindale said that his the last ten minutes of Tony played bunch to watch for and look to Both teams shot only 28% from needed their short-handed and team to improve regulation the once the recruits, the one that improve over season the field leading to a final score Among offensive and become held onto the tie with great need is play only stood out in the the they of 54-50 in favor of the opposi- has pre-season experience The Golden more consistent. penalty killing. Oakville Kate and tion. is 6'l" native, gained developed. Hawks did that in their two Overtime didn't settle just any- Their is to gain some Christa Lodge chipped in for Richardson. quest and the ended in a this week with a thing game overdue in this games finishing the Mac she long respect the Lady Hawks with 15 points, During game 2-2 tie Laurier out- against despite with and the their nine-goal performance second scorer only way 11 rebounds, with a cunning 5 was highest league and shots in their Windsor 50-30. realized is if the Guelph fifty shooting and 7 rebounds. can be steals. The coaching staff rein- 13 points goal the with Windsor. Laurier lost to Windsor in the tie Stefanie on forced Christa's contributions Returning post player points keep coming up finals last and off of a 9-1 OUA West year, the Coming victory Nadalin looks to around score board and wins on by commenting on her consis- bang Laurier traveled Martindale that this over to says year's with record sheet. Guelph in the as well, along season tency and composure through- paint farther if Windsor on to contin- team can they play Saturday go her Olivia who has out the match and naming veteran Bailey consistent. "If we ue their The Golden put together strong play. Her dominated the defensive the player of jhe game. clearly Hawks started off hot with a an entire 60 minutes we can

with in the goal from Ryan Eby only two play anyone minutes into the first period league."

The Hawks lost some when he scored on a long shot important but from the boards. After two peri- players from last year's team Budweiser. ods the Hawks found them- Martindale is confident that vet-

Al KING OF BBEB8. selves trailing and facing insur- erans like Jeff Ambrosio,

first Mark and new mountable odds as team Stewart, Dineley Player of the Game Schmidt will OUA all star Ryan Gelinas had addition Colin shut them down convincingly in keep the team successful. Justin Praamsma

fourth from Praamsma, a year History major Brampton,

for the Hawks in their Yates had an outstanding day

Cup loss to the McMaster Marauders on Saturday.

role in the Hawks offense all Playing a huge season, with Praamsma carried the offense in the Yates Cup 23

the carries for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns. During thrilled the crowd with contest Praamsma repeatedly

the an punishing runs between tackles, averaging Illlfawllfflj astounding 9.3 yards per carry.

Colin Schmidt

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not contributing a Schmidt, a ihird year Despite of or 2-2 tie with Buy one complete pair eyeglasses Psychology student from point in Sunday's left Sean Waterloo, had an outstanding Windsor, winger soft at and contact lenses price, the Hawks in their 9- Scott named the Golden regular game for was An 1 trouncing of the Guelph Hawk player ofthe game. a second free pair excellent defensive forward, get Gryphons on Thursday night. for Liskeard native He led the way offensively the New was all the the Hawks with two goals on a outstanding night on the night when the Hawks seem- penalty kill, helping the lie. ingly could do no wrong. Look Hawks to preserve continue for big things from this Golden Scott will have to to Details in store ~ With coupon role for the Hawk as the season continues. play an important Not valid with other offers. Expires Dec.2,00 Hawks penalty killing unit its

the season continues.

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When Cam Carver, a recent How do many online business- grad of Dalhousie make University, es a profit? Through began free circulating newspa- mark-ups or added fees? of student lists pers housing on Many use advertising dollars he campus, probably didn't balance the costs of to running

foresee his idea a becoming a business. The advertisement

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WLU student Paul be Watkins, ing model can difficult when Waterloo's for representative the number of real hits is hard

the online students in business, to measure.

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Canada High Ranking Sears Performance gets could GM Invests in Oshawa Plant US Election Vancouver c u Signal Helps Company Business Slowdown

In a recent global of The sales for Sears Motors study entrepreneur- monthly figures General plans to invest $130 mil- The controversial US presidential elec- ial Canada ranked 6th of Canada activity, out 21 Inc. to some lion in the Oshawa small may point disap- equipment at Metal tion has boosted share prices for a countries. to According the Global trends in Canada's retail mar- Centre, a pointing segment of its car and truck Vancouver firm that makes electronic

Entrepreneurship Monitor's (GEM) sec- ket. There to be a continued appears assembly operation. This large invest- ballot-counting equipment. The shares ond annual the statistics that weakness in sales of items. has survey, say big-ticket ment been the third undertaken by for Global Election Systems Inc., went Canadian adults have tried one in 16 to Retail warn this could GM. there analysts a was a $440 million 50% signal Recently up by on Monday as recounting start a new business this Canada slowdown in business general even dur- investment in the electron- year. company's engine problems sparked an interest in ranked 2nd last behind the but the US, season. Sears' in Catherines and year, ing holiday catalog plant St. $300 million ic voting methods. The company pro- the size consisted of 10 sales fell sample only 4.3%. The share has been was for its Oshawa used for price spent car plant to motes a touch-screen product, The number candidate countries. one over last few months the for falling as 7 new prepare the mid-sized Pontiac. The the first time in this year's municipal this was Brazil, followed South Eatons store have been their year by openings investment in Oshawa includes con- election in Ontario. Voters cast

Korea and the US. Within the lower delayed. Keith Howlett at Research struction of a metal screen. blanking line and "ballot" on a 15-inch computer ranked countries included and looks of Japan Capital Corp., Toronto, says,"It to new stamping equipment. The new This reduced the risk error. Ireland. The level of we're entrepreneurial me like not for a will about Individuals also re-check their selec- looking very equipment preserve 480 exist- can is associated with the activity strongly buoyant Christmas. It's hard to be too but will not ing jobs add new jobs. tion to make sure they choose correctly. countries rate of economic growth. optimistic at the moment."

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