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NSK 19 cord "The tie that binds since 1926" VOLUME XXXVI • ISSUE TWENTY • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1995

WLU Student publications

Deano receives national award

Nichols recognizedfor "distinguised contribution to student life"

SABRINA SACCOCCIO about Nichols before I came to the solves problems through program- school Cord News as President, I was afraid ming and counselling. When asked

This summer, Dean of Students Fred when I arrived that I'd have to build how discipline factors into his desire

Nichols was presented with an an icon on campus in his name," to be trusted, Nichols explained that

award of national significance, com- joked Lorna Marsden, President of he will befriend students especially if

parable to an "Outstanding Teacher WLU. they have beeninvolved in discipline

of the Year" award for student ser- Nichols has been a prominent atWLU.

vices. The annual award given by part of the University over the past "I truly believe most students

the Canadian Association of 32 his has not learn from the College years. However, job mistakes they make,"

and University Student Services was always been as Dean of Students. In Nichols explained." I have students

to "in given Nichols recognition of 1963, Nichols joined the staff of who visit me years later and tell me

his significant achievement and dis- WLU as Director of Student how these little realizations changed

tinguished contribution to the devel- Activities and Placement Services, their lives."

opment ofstudent life." regulating such activities as student Dean Nichols has also been a

"It's really a huge honour. I was government, winter carnivals and prominent figure in the Kitchener-

not to receive residence life. Five Waterloo two honestly expecting the years later, community. He spent

Nichols said. "In I Nichols to of the of award," fact, just was promoted Dean, years as president City

about missed the award ceremony where he has been ever since. Kitchener Minor Hockey Association

this "I'm due to retire in and and two the summer. 1997, years as president of Indeed, the award as was being you know what, I'm honestly Kitchener-Waterloo Optimist's club.

Nichols to his commented Nichols. "Dr. also served five presented joked com- scared," He years as pres-

panion, "Come on, let's get this over Marsden and I often joke about my ident of the WLU Staff Association, with." He was unaware that it was staying at least five years longer six years on the WLU Board of

his turn to for be recognized the first than I am allowed." Governors, and was the first presi-

time for what he does nationally on In his job, Nichols mainly deals dent of the WLU Managerial Group.

with the of a daily basis. entire scope issues out- Credit also goes to Nichols for stall-

Dean is notorious for his side of the classroom. attends Nichols He ing groups such as BACCHUS at

dedication as servant to the students DAC meetings, Graduate meetings, Laurier.

of WLU. "Maclean's" magazine and regular appointments. He Nichols credits his wife for much

described him this "surro- at of his "I she year as serves on least thirty university success. swear, taught

thousands." where student how he exclaimed. gate grandfather to committees concerns me to study,"

Nichols is addressed. of finance "And she has been known as being warm, are Matters always very

and and and also of - which friendly approachable, housing are reported to accepting my job is more

boasts door commitment. She loves a twenty-four hour open him. of a lifestyle

Nichols die the students do." DEANO policy. aims to gain trust of just as much as I "I heard so much positive talk students at WLU, and help them "Young people keep me young,"

MS. Nichols said. "I'm very comfortable

with students, especially in a univer- Dean of Students Fred Nichols shows off the hardware with sity setting. I really enjoy it." PICTURE: Student Life Coordinator Fran Wdowczyk

Atkinson Economy not great says

Economicforecasting not sunshiny

CONNIE HAWKINS wide. spend on necessities), is lower than However, Atkinson also predict- attractive options to the up-and-

Cord News Both in panel members spoke 1990. Consumer spending is ed that our social security net will coming workforce.

Lloyd Atkinson, principal of MT about Canada's down because of this, Technology Triangle significantly have significant problems dealing Dr. Marsden welcomed everyone

Associates Investment Council, — in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, resulting fewer jobs being creat- with the number of aging baby to the event, and announced that a at the spoke School of Business and and areas. dis- ed, and a economic is boomers. there 3.5 MBA is surrounding They negative cycle Right now, are second program being Economics' second economic fore- cussed how this area must to created. seniors in adopt million on government pro- established Sarnia. She also

casting project, called new infrastructures such as fibre the "Forecasting For more distant future, eco- grams. In 2030, there will be 7 mil- thanked the Society of Management Canada's held Economy," and coax cable. The need to nomic news is both and bad. lion. To for to Ontario January optics good pay this, according Accountants of (SMAO), for 16 in the John Aird Centre. In his to the Atkinson the the funds for export more products gain predicts that economy Atkinson, income tax rate could donating the a new micro-

speech "Canada in 1996," Atkinson financial economic will and there will be be raised resources for improve, no 50%, or the GST could computer lab of 20 new computers predicted developments in Canada's was also recession in the next five growth emphasized. years. become 37%, neither of which are for SBE students. economy in the Atkinson coming year. noted that the economy The introduced evening was by was much slower in 1995, with

Wayne MacDonald, publisher of The 8,000 jobs created compared with

Record. MacDonald also the chaired 1994's total of 466,000 new jobs. Election Notice proceedings. Exports were also down in 1995, Important A about panel spoke Kitchener- which meant negative economic

Waterloo's role in Canada's econo- growth. The U.S. economy is also

my. This panel consisted of Alex little which experiencing growth, Due to a problem with the notices mailed 13th to Thursday, February 15th will not be Dean of and Murray, SBE, Steven has an impact on the number of out to students regarding the upcoming official unless it is approved by both the Spicer, of Canadian president Spicer goods exported to the U.S. WLUSUAVLUSP General Elections, the elec- WLUSU Board of Directors and die WLUSP

Corporation. Spicer is also out that tion date Corporation a Atkinson pointed may be pushed back. Board ofDirectors. Waterloo-based run because of and few company by job losses job The Election Council's decision to move Watch the Cord next week for further Steven Spicer, a UW that graduate, creations, family disposable income the election date from Tuesday, February details. creates software that is used world- (the income that families don't Official-Languages Invited Monitor Program

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Alumni conference great success

GILBERT Mark should think that others inter- it for universities to LLONELLA Rittinger, Developmental members of the team, one so often will was important

Officer from the said, have Alumni Associations, because Cord News York University, was an try to understand each person's per- pret things way they were

last week and alumnus Wilfrid Laurier. His and realize that several which sometimes don't. That it if successful alumni keep ties with Starting on Friday of of sonality they better ask them their then the continuing throughout the weekend, theme for the evening was, "No I In minds working together are is why it is important to to universities, university

the instructions that will and better stan- the Canadian Student Alumni A Team." However, in his speech he than one. repeat so you gain exposure

its sixth annual that claim. He "If The second at that be understood." dards. Association had con- disputed said, you speaker ses- can sure they

at Laurier. Members from of sion and The ceremonies the end of the four con- ference are a manager a team, you have was Chris Menard, owner opening were By day from the Student Associations from across ference, delegates other

Canada, as well as one from Buffalo, universities were impressed by attended the event. Alumni Associations allow Laurier's Alumni Association and by According to Erin Sargeant, past the university itself.

The President of the Wilfrid Laurier organizers received a stand- Student Alumni Association, "the students to return and see vvhat ing ovation from the delegates at the last end of the conference. Association was started September with two members their universities doing Sargeant, along with other mem- to are bers of the Alumni Association on which has since grown 43 [mem- o of the and bers]. The goal organization is campus, encourages present between students to promote interaction cur- past to get involved in the

rent students, Alumni Affairs and to treat people according to their President of Contact Human held on Friday, and a series of ses- Association.

Alumni allow Alumni." characteristics." Resource Group, whose employees sions were held all day Friday, and Associations past

On Friday, ice-breaking activities Rittinger then went on to say provide Human Resource Services Saturday afternoon. Each session students to return and see what

that were held at the Turret so the that people need to be delegated to to corporations globally. was designed to help members of their universities are doing, and

different delegates representing a variety of jobs so there is always a Menard spoke on the impor- the different Alumni Associations how they can contribute to the

their universities could get to know challenge and not just the same old tance of communication skills. expand and improve. On Saturday improvement of their university.

each other. After the-ice breaking routine. He focused on how people Leaders should give instructions night, a dinnerfor the delegates was Present students can also join

activities, two motivational speakers should not complain when they are more than once because people held at Waterloo Inn. Alumni Associations to give their

work addressed the delegates. put on teams to together. don't always understand what was At the dinner, the President of view on what can make their uni-

The first motivational speaker. Rather than find faults with other said. According to Menard, "People Wilfrid Laurier, Lorna Marsden, said versity better. Transit fee trashed Whdfr

STEPHANIE THOMAS

Cord news

Kitchener Transit's proposal for a universal student bus pass was recently turned down by the

WLUSU Board of Directors. The mrnmi proposal would have allowed all

full-time undergraduate students

unlimited travel on Kitchener

Transit through the addition of a

compulsory fee to other incidental WMMm

student fees.

to the According five page pro- posal, all full-time students would be

to non-refundable required pay a

fee, which would likely be in the

of $30-50 term. * range per The pro- January 24,7:30, Turret; posal listed alleviation of parking Talent night

congestion, pollution reduction, and

increased ￿ flexibility for students as a January 25,2:30, Conrad Halt: few of the benefits of the universal Snow SculptingforWinter Carnival.

bus pass. The proposal also states

the • "because cost of operating a car January 25,5:00,24 hour lounge:

is prohibitive to most students, the LaurierFeud Finals.

bus is a very affordable alternative."

Blair • Allen, Transportation January 27,7:00, IXirret:

Planner of Kitchener said Kitchener Transit, Transit has proposed a fee that would be added to Laurier students' tuition bills. The fee Winter carnival Award Ceremony.

that although the fee seem of may would prepay a semester's use selected routes. The idea has been rejected by the Student's Union at "even if student used steep first, a ￿ Recital Hall: January 28,3:00 pm,

the bus once a week the be "an ideal time to the refer- to the Laurier directed Noel only during hold however, pass a motion continue Affairs Commissioner of Guelph singer, by term, it would for itself." pay endum," said Allen. However, BOD talks with Kitchener Transit. Centred Student Association, the uni- Edison. Admission $4 for faculty and WLUSU President Scott reached turned down a consensus "very quickly Conestoga college versal bus pass program has staff, free for students.

McCormick said that with debate" the the proposal little not to bring the proposal as a result of negative received "very positive student

was quickly dropped by BOD proposal toreferendum. feedback from students. response" since its implementation ￿January 29, Robert Langen

because "the costs far the "It would have to to outweigh be something According Allen, Conestoga last year. Gallery:

benefits for the of that's to the students did not percentage WLU going be good for want a universal The pass was introduced at the Peter Schwartzman, CHI on Canvas,

students who transit-driven." at are majority of the students," bus pass this time because a University of Guelph in January of until February 17.

McCormick said that said. make although McCormick "We have to large percentage of the students 1995, following a referendum in WLUSU was first sure that it's the best of cent of • Recital Hall: approached by spend $100, commute by car. which 70 per responding January 29,8:00 pm, Kitchener Transit about the univer- and we're not convinced that Cuts in transit voted nearly funding have students in favour ofthe pass. Fred Bid, Canadian ambassador to

sal bus in for- it is." pass May or June, a "forced Kitchener Transit to investi- "Without increased revenues, China and Thailand will speak on mal proposal was not received until Similar sent other for a proposals were to gate options keeping there will have to be cuts to service the topic "Canada and China: A late December. the University of Waterloo and constant revenue stream," Allen androutes," said Allen. Model for Asia-Pacific Relations?"1

"Most [BOD] who chose Kitchener Transit "It's members were Conestoga College both commented. a good proposal and a good For information call ext. 3070,

quickly in that it was not to a agreement instate universal bus pass. began doing in-depth research into idea, for larger schools with spread

to discuss The Federation of Students universal bus out inappropriate even the UW a possible pass pro- campuses," McCormick said, «January 30* noon, Recital Hall: implementation of a $100 fee with voted downthe to to a ref- last winter due to these "but Scheindlin viola. option go gram our needs are being met by the Dov on the current said funding climate," erendum on this issue because they impending funding cuts. current transit system." McCormick. "the not The ￿ Recital thought proposal was proposal is largely based on McCormick also stressed that January 31,8:00 pm, Hail: In the proposal, Kitchener detailed said Allen. Allen similar student enough," programs currently success- although the universal student bus WLU composers. Free Transit that in suggested a referen- believes the negative reaction from fully running Guelph, Kingston, pass "may not be an option this admission. dum be held for WLU students to UW "a matter and was more of miscom- Peterborough, several U.S. year, it may become viable in the vote on the flat rate The munication in of what the cities. not possibility. terms future...we're burning any February WLUSU would elections proposed was all about." UW did, According to Brian Smith, Local bridges with Kitchener Transit."

theCord January 24,1996 3 (News Old contractor ripped off Union

with wouldhave 21 fix seemed contract was signed Campus ment they days to to be fine when they signed

Cove WLU inc. But on October 6, the problem. the contracts on the 7th of

1995, Hranka had to send a letter to On October 10, 1995, the September."

Cove certain Students' Union their old campus concerning gave con- By December, Campus Cove

in that 30 owed the obligations the contract were tractor days to terminate the Student Union between

not met. and being contract for failure to comply with $45,000 $50,000 as a result of

had failed to all the conditions and terms. That the leasehold that "They provide money was owed,

the had several October for games they promised, they sparked meetings in money equipment they had failed with that which Cove moved from the to provide us proof in Campus promised to site, and three

insurance was in place, they failed meet the conditions and terms in the months worth of back rent.

ISBISTER to rent and also failed to contracts. The Students' Union also The was moved pay they equipment from

to the Food Court and remove equipment they had pur- permitted the extension of time placed under

chased from and did not what owed. the after SIMON us they pay pay they were However, security in Turret the coins

for the equipment either," said Campus Cove continued its delin- had beentaken out ofthe machines.

Hranka. of also PICTURE: quency payments. Receipts were taken out of The old of December, the video and contractor also neglected So on the 7th games a record was

with Cove to the lease fees Cove of LLONELLA GILBERT having problems Campus pay improvement Hranka gave Campus confir- kept how much money had been

Cord News WLU inc., the hired to that had when that the was ter- taken from the This company they they promised sign- mation agreement games. money

When students returned from the be their partner in running the ing the contract. That money was to minated. Hranka stated that the went towards paying for the back

Christmas holidays, they may have video games. According to Tim pay for the work gone into con- company had tried to rationalize rent. noticed the new video games in the Hranka, General Manager for the structing the space for the games. during the dispute why they were The Student Union bought the

arcade Food Court. "The with in tables near the They Students' Union, relationship Campus Cove did not wish to not following through terms pool for an affordable price

also have read the o' the honour the but neither the and may in Bag [with company] began really agreements stipulated the contracts, from Campus Cove, they also

Crime that coins taken back in when there within the Students' Union found Game were out of May was a contracts. They wanted to nor himself accept- a new partner, Time

the old video - and to determine which their clause ed those rationalizations. "To this Limited. games by mem- process games renegotiate position. A Amusements They moved

bers of the Students' Union. the contracts stated that if of Hranka "I do notknow their company or suppliers they were in one day," stated, in equipment over the the Students' with." the follow what their real and still However, Union going to contract partners neglected to reasons for non- Christmas are moving in

for had reason doing this. It was Finally, on September 7, 1995, a through on their part of the agree- compliance were, but everything their new video games. Culture Shock

WITH THIS COUPON

Jan. 31/OB y I Expires

LARGEST SELECTION in K W .A/ I'm amazed that some VCW. ERIC HENRY people " Cord News Commentary with this everyday without f/CPu /WX KING ST. N., WAT. 884-7376 cope This week I have composed an eulo- being fazed. I don't expect many sur- (BETWEEN HARVEY'S AND BURGER KING) for anthro- out there gy Carl, my benefactor in geons scream, "Yeech, get STANLEY PARK MALI 748-0912 it whenever make pological research. He taught me it off, get off," they

everything I know about muscula- that first incision. How do people dis-

ture and skeletal structure. tance themselves from the harsh

liv- I remember when Carl and I first reality of what they are doing to

with tissue? How met. It was a balmy winter day, ing, or once-living, does

- reconcile - FIT the sun slipping its last rays beneath one cutting open a person blanket of clouds. I in the avian - with their moral values? rw, I FIX] a was fresh or beloved chicken Carl, I produce section, unaware of what With my

when view him was to come, I saw him squat- tried to as an experiment.

with such noble the bunsen burner or a test ting grace on He was a > "THE ULTIMATE" inhu- shelf. He was wrapped in his protec- tube. Not living, but cold and

tive coat of plastic, bearing the man. I expect that a surgeon or

"Grade reacts in the nametag A: Kidneys may or pathologist same way,

notbe included". the may treating body as a "subject."

iflfk want to lose tone or the As remorseless this sounds, it |{ you weight, up improve your From beginning, we were as

for are the to see. remain endurance sports, we only people inseparable. We entertained each is necessary to focused on Staffed physical education graduates Jl by university other in the checkout aisle, telling the task at hand and not on the

" have been trained to wl 10 Professionally guarantee the jokes without a care in the world. I metaphysical aspects of subject. best. For the most in facilities, you look your very took him for a drive, and gave him a In the end, the benefit of the sur- jpPr* .W the best equipment in the world, and professional v in work is home fridge. He never made a geon's or pathologist's Canada's Club! my iS§ one-on-one service, try Top its method. mess. Never raised his voice. Never enough to justify if You deserve it! I about the harsh condi- As a footnote to this article, lIP ::|§ *Time limited offer. Some restrictions may apply. complained ; location. tions. to show that all grief can Facilities may vary by would like of Sure we had plans. A quaint little be accompanied by a glimmer of ranch out west. Carl and his friends hope, dark the rabbit, subject so the * could peck through the dirt all day in behavioural studies in past ftft many STUDENT from the a home far from that treacher- back away year, has come from 1 death. iknTßl ous colonel and his eleven herbs and precipice of disor- spices. Security. Safety. What else With the end of his eating

ask for from life? in the anthropologi- can one der, many of us for the - thankful But no our time together was cal community are

short. I took Carl from his home in alleviation of the tension caused by

the fridge. I helped himbundle up in his illness.

the reminder of the yellow sweater he loved, the one However, it is a

with the thick collar, and carried him tenuous condition of our mortality,

live for- to the lab. With choking sadness and and the fact that nothing can

shortness raised This column is therefore dedi- GOOD LIFE CLUB a slight of breath, I ever. of Carl the the length of the obsidian steel cated to the memory the With "Women's Only" Area scalpel, and went looking for his liga- chicken, and the future of Clark

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4 January 24, 2996 theCord -(News) subliminals work? Do sexy

Be it resolved Disney is a bad influence

in If LORI DYSIEVICK are pretty perceptive,) I doubt they found the eye of the beholder.

catch of the subliminal Cord News Commentary would most someone feels like going through

with sexual that has cartoons, frame by frame, Naked woman star-shaped imagery Disney Disney been of. As for older chil- for content that be pasties. Phallic symbols. Sexually accused looking can their as the dren who know the facts of life and as sexual, they will KATHERINE HARDING damage precious reputation explicit dialogue. Not stuff interpreted includes in its ani- would understand what the words find that they Cord News Commentary the top producer of quality family Disney usually probably something of isn't to entertainment because of these adult mated features. and imagery mean, they wouldn't interpret as sexual. What parents Disney quite pushing porno olds should kiddies but and innuendoes. Or is it? According to many be caught dead watching Disney. three year be concerned the yet, Mickey

The would about that when friends have come under fire A subliminal affects American Christian groups and only way a ten-year-old is making sure recently message peo- of animators is if someone told their children do learn about the for subliminal sex ple below their threshold con- enraged parenls, Disney watch Disney allegedly planting

facts of life, the in its animated films. sciousness. There is a clear consen- have been designing nasty images them that it contained subliminal they learn right atti- messages toward Consider research cartoon from "Fantasia" to sexual (Unlike tude it. some of the allegations: sus among psychologists in every messages. university

• that subliminal "Aladdin." One Ontario mother, for students who attempt to regress Little Johnny is not going to a cloud of dust in "The Lion King" even though persua-

to childhood to be Paul Bernardo because that spells out S-H-X. sion does not work, a can still example, found a fleeting image of back our by watching grow person

her son's not but someone was able to trace the word • an erection in "The Little Mermaid" information without being a women with pasties on only Disney Bugs Bunny process it. the 1988 animated movie and the Simpsons.) Otherwise, ten- 'sex' in a cloud in the "lion King." and male genitalia on its video case aware of copy of children to this of 'The Brave Little Toaster.' (Disney year-olds know where to find But Little Johnny will grow with the (hint: those ain't pillars). Subjecting type

• in Rabbit" "entertainment" is claimed that the tape was tampered Hustler magazine and that is where same casual attitude towards sex "Who Framed Roger morally question-

look sexual our was Jessica Rabbit takes tumble able. the effects or ramifi- with and that they were not respon- they are going to for that generation taught by a Measuring she is cations these sible.) imagery, not Disney cartoons. the media, if parents leave their sex revealing that not wearing messages may cause on

would education "Seinfeld" and "Ricki underwear. a child's mind would My question is why are these Younger children not to any impressionable

• "Aladdin": their time catch as subtle as the Lake." And then Little a verbal in be impossible. groups wasting attacking something Johnny may message just catch before the hero whisks Princess to these Disney for subliminal sexual mes- word 'sex' spelled out in the pat- an STD, or become a teenage However, exposure types

he of - whatever form - there are so terns in a dust cloud in the Lion father, and a less cited con- Jasmine onto his magic carpet, in sages when many perhaps messages

sexual mes- are to be more he will end divorced murmurs "Good would definitely do more harm than more open and explicit King. They going sequence, up supposedly

about Simba three times. I would much rather take off clothes." sages being portrayed on TV, concerned getting teenagers, your good.

from those ridiculous have child me an ear- (Most hear "Scat, PR executives inside the movies and especially commer- away hyenas. my approach people just good Magic with the "Where take and have dismissed these cials? It is possible to argue that "The lier age question, tiger, off go.") Kingdom

than • the "The Brave "There Disney animated features are Little Mermaid" and "Pocahontas" do babies come from?" to not in cartoon Little charges by responding simply

are at all and learn where Toaster" there brief of a none." aimed for young children. Although too well endowedand not wear- approach me is a image are

to off the and bare-breasted For entertainment like recently the company has tried ing enough, enforcing stereotypes they come from "Young women wearing only an empire

the Restless." Let's the laden its animated films expand its audience by integrating about the female figure. However, work on star-shaped pasties. Disney to obvious stuff first before with is mature humor that could also be that falls in the category of explicit explicit For a corporation that amassed subliminal sex messages

about what billion last these Heftier - I appreciated by adults, their largest sexual messages mentioned earlier, worrying is implicit. $12.1 year, accusa- abhorrent. Hugh mean

won't hurt Walt - must be in his market segment is children. With all not subliminal messages. tions probably Disney Disney rolling due respect for kids, (because they Like beauty, evil can also be financially. However, they might grave.

lease Is this legal? Handy guide

STEVEN HUNWICKS, repairs to the premises, except if we YEAR, WE DONT HAVE TO SIGN A matter if we're leasing or renting, illegal. The only deposit that we

AND JASON BILODEAU caused the Some landlords NEW LEASE! should detail is value of damage. our lease exactly what must make the last

Legal resource Counsellors will try to have a clause entered into Everyone get that? If we're the "utilities" are (i.e., hydro, water, month's rent, usually at the time the

This column the that to the residence cable and who is must follows exploits a lease says we're responsible returning same TV, etc.), pays for lease signed. The landlord

Tenant and for The LTA the If to to at rate of Terry Larry Landlord, repairs. supersedes our (under LTA) we were in last year them. the landlord is pay, then pay interest you a of 6% and is intended to if in answer common lease, so even we sign one that without giving up possession (sublet- the bills should be his/her name, per year on this deposit.

on issues we're for sent to The Centre will questions legal of rele- says responsible repairs, ting doesn't mean giving up posses- and his/her address. Legal Resource

to students at WLU. we're not. If to to make be vance The sion), a new lease should not be we're pay, we need offering free seminars on renting advice is in no intended Pets: Landlords often have to first students! If given way claus- signed. This allows us to become sure that there are no outstanding year your resi- as substitute which dence floor is Don a for professional legal es say that no pets are month-to-month tenants. bills when we move in. interested, your advice. allowed. Again, the LTA is on the Remember the 60-day "intention-to- Where possible, it's easiest to should contact the Legal Resource After an extended break, the tenant's side, saying that pets are terminate" notice period, which include utilities with the rental Coordinator in the Students' Union authors would like to remind fellow allowed unless they disturb another applies no matter if we want to amount. Lastly, avoid "unique" Offices. students of a few rental resident's leave All students to common enjoyment, or cause dam- at the end of our lease (say, arrangements such as your landlord are encouraged issues that students face, and intro- As boarders don't their age. though, we after the initial one-year period) or paying 3/10ths of the cable bill every bring questions about leasing

duce a of arti- to Fido the residence after and other issues to the couple new ones. This get keep in staying as a monthly tenant. other month. any legal

cle will tackle several issues that unless The of utilities often known Centre the landlord agrees. subject is not Deposits as "key Legal Resource on the third

come with leases, up making you Our lease should indicate the properly addressed by leases. No deposits" or "furniture rental" are floor of the Student UnionBuilding.

aware of of the validity your lease. Maximum Allowable Rent. This

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SUB openingplanned Something no course can give forFebruary 3rd you...

WENDY MILLIKEN Students' Union has $2.5 million in loans paid

with the $75,000-80,000 earned from Cord News a year REAL EXPERIENCE the life and the from busi- Construction on the Students' Union Building student levy, rest

is finished and its official opening is fast ness profits.

of the approaching. The opening will be held on Student reactions to the expansion mixed. The Cord collected February 2 at 3:00 in the Food Court. building are some

Six years and 3.9 million dollars have been opinions:

in feet and a "I like the need- spent adding 16,000 square really building, they really ed looks like worth the number ofservices. it. It it is money they

According to Tim Hranka, the general spent on it."

manager for the Students' Union, they are Carl Cook, 3rd year Business

is "pleased as punch" with the expansion. "I don't think [the expansion] a good

and Hranka also said the former building had change for the time money spent. I don't

been a "collection of back doors, it was far think it was well thought out. They should

outdated compared to other university and have expanded the dancefloor at the Turret."

college campuses." Renata Dziak, 2nd year Biology

2.5 "It's better stores The old building had square feet per nice, maybe some would

to it." student compared an average of 10 square improve Business feet elsewhere. Hranka explained there was a Jordan Fietje, Ist year

"clear need" for expansion and the building is "In all honesty I'm not too impressed, the

could have been better There "seeing lots and lots of use." money spent.

needmore." The building includes several new fea- are things we

There food the 3rd Communications tures. is a court on ground Kathy Gallop, year

floor, offering fast food alternatives to students. "I think [the expansion] is better, it took a

The second floor has a new, expanded version while to get used to it."

of Wilfs with a full food menu and alternative Krista Jackson, 4th Sociology

"It andit is nice have entertainment. is very accessible, to

The Students' Union offices have expanded all the student union offices together."

to accommodate recent growth. Also on the Marsha King, 1 st year Music "The mustard theStudents' third floor is a new Campus Clubs Resource yellow room in Positions to centre and a few new retail businesses, UnionBuilding needed go."

Chris Pehlke, 1 st Business including a pharmacy, a hairdresser, and a year

"It doesn't its travel company. seem to be serving purpose.

The Dean of Students' office is close to the The food court isn't used The [food] selection Available:

hasn't Students' Union and there is a 24 hour TV changed"

student The room Leesaw 2nd Biology lounge open for use. games Pfeiffer, year

has been expanded and moved to the fourth "Definitely [the expansion] was needed In

the is better than the floor beside the larger Turret. Wilfs for sure, food court has room." The expansion required the cooperation of Torque room, theCentre Spot more Jennifer 3rd eight administrators and went through several Scott, year History •President, WLUSU [The planning stages. The expansion was approved "I don't like the pillars in Wilfs.

in the school little. The with 72% student support a referendum expansion] opened up a

and will draw and spent a year each in the design and con- food service are good. It people WLUSP struction The was financed in with an •President, phases. expansion openfront."

the Students' Union with John 4th mainly by some help Solich, year Political Science

and "How from other sources. The University are they [the Students' Union] going

Alumni and development offices contributed to get their moneyout ofit?" •Vice President, French $900,000 and $100,000 respectively. The Yvonne Van Hoof, 1 st year University Affairs, Alarm O'Crime pullin' Bag WLUSU

theft Under $5000 Mischief Under $5000

0135 hrsFri Id Jan 96 WLUSU 2055 hrs Mon 15 Jan 96 •BOD, of A WLU student reported that the rear wheel Person(s) unknown made a mess the the Student Union 14 hour furni- of her bicycle was stolen while parked at lounge. Again, back ofthe Student Union Building, ture was overturned and a garbage can emp- •BOD, WLUSP tied.

Mischief Under $5000

0200 hrs Wed 17 Jan 96 Missing Person 19 Jan 96 Once again, person{s) unknown made a mess 1100 his Fri

of the 24 hour lounge in the Student Union A report was received fay the security depart- student who Building. Furniture was overturned and ment regarding a has not been from since the the winter garbage strewn about. heard beginning of Get Involved... term. The matter is under investigation.

Possession Stolen property

0220 hrs Wed 17 Jan 96 False Fire Alarm

his Fri Two WLU students were apprehended when 2154 Jan 96

from Personfe) unknown activated two pull stations they were observed carrying signs taken

die "Instant store on St. Hie in die Student Onion Investigation Active... Replay" Lodge Building. Be stations matteris being forwarded to the DAC. revealed no sign of fire and the were

reset

Mischief Under $5000

1330 hrs Dm 16 Jan96 Mischief Under $5000

A WLU staff member reported that someone 0110 hrs Sat 20 Jan 96 of the had scratched the side of her vehicle with a P«rson(s) unknown broke one gate sharp object arms at lot20. Get real business

Stolen Property Recovered Mischief Under $5000 1630 hrs Tttti Jan 96 0345 his Sal 20 Jan 96 in real its a The table/chair combination stolen from the A soft drink machine was found turned on experience

side outside the Student Union offices. Hie Food Court on 12 Jan 96 was recovered and

returned to the Food Court. Four WLU stu- machine was uprighted and there was no

and the business environment. dents were found to be responsible apparent damage.

matter is being forwarded to the DAC,

6 January 24, 1996 theCord OPINION

the Editorial Conspicuouslyabsent

cord In the long list of defendants Linda Silva is suing, one institution is conspicuously absent. Silva Ezra Street As she is the who threw the was seriously injured during last year's Party. a result, suing man

concrete that hit her in the head. She is also several other that block suing organizations, claiming they played a

role in the Ezra and allowing Street Party to happen, hence were also liable.

For example, she claims that WLU, UW, the Gty of Waterloo, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and the

should have done the from Ministry of Education more to prevent street party occurring. As well, she accuses the

Waterloo Regional Police of escalating the level of violence at the party with their "sweep maneuver". Finally, she

claims that the WLU Students' Unionand WLU Student Publications actively promoted the end-of-exams party.

Whether or not these organizations are liable is up to the courts to decide. However, Silva's list - ironically - A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication omits an organization intimately involved in the promotion, development and aftermath ofthe Ezra Street party.

75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 Long before exams ended, the Kitchener-Waterloo Record ran three articles about the up-and-coming end-of- (519) 884-1970x3564 exams party. These articles included forecasted numbers of attendance, descriptions of the previous year's party, Fax: (519) 884-7723 and students about what the end-of-exams bash be. comments by a "great party" was going to 3566 Advertising: (519) 884-1970 x In the days following the party, theRecord got immense mileage out ofEzra Street. The party provided material

three with articles in the "local" for full front pages, along several section. Four or five reporters covered the story,

talking to students, administration, citizens, counsellors and, in general, portraying WLU students as drunken ...

"Thirty-six?" vandals terrorizing the peaceful community ofWaterloo.

- "Clerks" The didn't end there. Since Kitchener-Waterloo Randall, coverage last April, the Record has filled its pages with news

articles, editorials, and letters to the editor about the Ezra Street party and Laurier's Code of Conduct. An editorial

last November stated that students "drunken went on a rampage," and blamed the Students' Union (possibly the

is Editorial Board only organization among the ones Silva suing that tried to organize an alternative end-of-exams event) for not

harder to Ezra Street. It condemned students for their and Editor-in-Chief Scott Stinson working prevent trying to protect "precious rights," stat-

ed that a tough code of conduct should be imposed at Laurier. News Editor Kathy Cawsey All in all, the Record lot ofmaterial of Ezra Street. Associate News Editor Tom Hrubes got a out

I wonder how big Ezra Street would have been last if the Record hadn't run those three articles Entertainment Editor Melanie Seal year before- hand. Would the who and it? Assistant Entertainment Editor Aaron Hunter people attended the party from as far away as Whitby London have heard about How

- about the local high school students could the grapevine have possibly been as effective as the city's in Sports Editor Pete Robinson newspaper the Assistant Sports Editor Libbi Hood publicizing party?

And what about the escalation of between students - Features Editor David Popovich antagonisms and authorities would the Administration,

the police and the city council have taken such a hard line if the Record hadn't been a to end all Production Manager Jeremy Kerr predicting party Would the students have been determined all parties? so to have a party despite the opposition?

Silva and other Cord Staff the people trying to discover why Ezra happened need to take a close look at the role played by

the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. The Record did a better job of the than else involved. Production Assistants Megan Barnard promoting party anyone Coueen Nicholson Editorial Editor Tina Tam by Kathy Cawsey, News this editorial The opinions expressed in are those ofthe author, and do not necessarily reflect those ofthe CordStaff, the edito- Classified Coordinator Christine Romeo rial board, or Wilfrid LaurierUniversity Student Publications. Circulation and Filing Tony Tsai Copy Editors Ameena Ahsan Natalie Haines

International Coordinator Lilian Schaer raised at this meeting such as how the opt-out would be

administered. No offense GCC, but your simplification of the Student Publications Staff process doesn't inspire me to hand over $25,000.00

of Photo Letters constituents We are ultimately responsible Manager Marion Hensel my money for Photo Technicians Phill Kinzinger the cash under section 3 of our mission statement and Steve Williams (ensuring fiscal stability accountability) and aside from have information Jenny Wong a sketchy budget, we no on the infrastructure of finance fact Art Director Andrew White ToEditorthe your department. Also, the

that did not fee before Systems Administrator Neil Weber your group bring your proposal the Protocol Committee Public Relations Manager Carla D Annibale Ancillary fee made it difficult for us to proposal for referenda. it is true that Advertising Manager Tracey Bowers pass your Yes, I recommended that the YVLUSU Ad Sales Representatives McCormick responds your group approach Board of Directors. I told that it would be to Rob Hornick Erin Taylor you great Dear Editor, inform of Owen Roszell Dave Arland they what the GCC is about. I think you con-

I donot make habit of mater- fused Ad Production Manager Dave Kerth Although a responding to my recommendation for personal support. I sup- ial in the Cord couldn't Ad Production Assistants Danielle Chartrand published opinion section, I ported your right to bring forth a proposal and a motion this week. The letter elected Shannon Douds resist entitled WLUSU shafts the to your representatives. That's democracy and

GCC, Ifll defend to but Treasurer Jamie Hill written by Kurt Uriarte and Naomi Ives, is a it my dying breath, I never supported

gross misrepresentation of the truth. the levying of your fee. I provided you with the opportu-

Board of Directors The Global Community Centre (GCC) is a special nity to ask the Board the question, however I assumed

interest seeking funding. approached the knew that the answer have been No. President Susan Barry group They you might Union months I in Directors Karen Bula many ago seeking advice on how to go would like to thank you for your feedback the

about fee from the students of Laurier to Cord last week, however slanted Steve Groenveld David Janzen collecting a desperately your opin- fund their centre. were advised to a ion is on the The WLUSU Board of Directors Laurie Legault Shayne Lidkea They prepare pro- subject. and to it to the Board of Directors. It posal present was took your proposal seriously. Your democratically elect-

also recommendedthat seek from the stu- ed discussed it at three of their meet- The Cord will not that is they support legislative body print anything racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemedby the staff as a voting The body. Cord will not print anything in violation of its Code of Ethics, dent outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord body in the form of a petition. This would show ings, listened to your proposal, reviewed their by-laws subscription rates are $15.00 term for per addresses within Canada, and $18.00 for outside the country. The Cord both is CanWeb Printing. The the Students' Union and the WLU Board of and made recommendations to and prated by Cord is a member of Canadian University Press. All commentaryis strictly the policies, you, finally opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect those of the Cord staff, the editorial board, WLU or Governors that this was a venture being taken serious- voted on the issue. The answer was no. I voted No Publications. Copyright © 1994 by WLU StudentPublications, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L oL5. The ly. GCC was also advised that in order for any fee because I don't feel that asking for a $5.00 annual fee for

to be levied it must the Fee service that is used small frac- Contributors:. Conor pass through Ancillary an off-campus by only a McCreery, Scott Cullen, Ron Zeeman, Jim Donnelly, Jason Protocol Committee Paul, Tom Fuke, Deanna (a group made of administra- tion of the students is responsible government. Nascimben, George Raptis, Joel Lynn, Chris Miller, Jason up Contrary

Kalra, Aaron Beecroft, Julian Piccalo, tors and student leaders to the universities fee to of a Sean Moore, Darren Mahaffy, Amanda regulate your understanding representational democracy Lehman, Llonella Gilbert, Karen "6 mo." Warren, Connie As time GCC it Hawkins, Stephanie structure). moved on, the completed their is my job as the Chief Executive Officer of this corpora- Thomas, Llonella Gilbert, Sabrina Rob Eric Saccoccio, Glover, Henry, Katherine and petition brought forward a proposal to the WLUSU tion to make decisions independent of referendum and Lori Harding, Dysievick, Jason Bilodeau, Steve Hunwicks, Anton Volcansek, Dixie Board. The Duke. proposal was reviewed and entered into act in the best interests of its share holders. I stand on

the of the minutes corporation. The President thanked my decision and that of the Board. Letters Policy them for all of their hard work and for following the Scott B. McCormick correct procedure for making requests of this nature. President WLUSU • AU letters must be signed and submitted with the author's name, student The President also reminded the GCC that they would identification number and number. telephone have to contact the Ancillary Fee Protocol Committee ￿AD letters will be with the Directors printed author's name. Letters can be and have respond printed the fee passed at some point. The GCC

without the author's name permission ofthe understood only by Editor-in-Chief. acknowledged that they this. About a DearEditor, • Letters must be received at by Tuesday noon for publication in that month later the Board, had time to We are to to having digest the writing you express our disappointment week's in issue print, on disk, or via e-mail to: [email protected] GCC proposal and having learned something from the with regard to last week's Global Community Centre • letters that submitted are on disk or via e-mail must be ÜBES that the accompanied by experience, requested GCC seek the sup- (GCQ letter to the editor and opinion article. As two a hard signed copy. port of the Ancillary Fee Protocol Committee. It should B.O.D. members who voted in favor of sending the GCC •Otters must be double typed, spaced, and cannotexceed 500 words. be noted that the of insulted responsibility contacting this com- question to referendum, we were greatly by • The Cord resales the to edit right fetter and will - any Spelling grammar mittee was that of the GCC not of the Union. Kurt Uriarte and Naomi Ives unfounded accusations. not be corrected. On Jan. 11, the GCC returned to the Board to The that the BOD took democratic. put process was We are a • The Cord reserves the to right reject letter in whole or in that is forward a motion if would any part, that, passed, allow them to legislative body who was elected to make decisions for fa violation of Cord existing polices. ask you the students for a $2.50 per term fee to help the members of this corporation. Each member of the

Several support the centre. serious questions were Board voted in good conscience according to what they

theCord January 24, 1996 7 -{Opinion)

continued from 7 page rules, and have a sarcastic attitude would like to shed realistic And for what some funding. reason? Is it Building. Now that this project is felt was in the students' best inter- while it However, what all the views on Ontario's financial doing problem because we, as students, are devot- complete what is the next step? I

est. The debate the BOD had was a non-believers have to realize is that and Mike Harris' views on control- ing ourselves to this province? Or is would like to see each candidate

fair one. Some of us had concerns in Texas is In Dallas the everything big. ling debt. it because we're so selfish as to outline their vision of WLUSU and

the GCC question and win as stated earlier with confi- true that regarding you It is Ontario is facing desire a reasonable price for our the means by which they would

some of us, at least four of dence, cockiness, and hard financial times and the future education? How this us, sup- style! can we trust a man move to goal.

ported the GCC. This is why we feel I've been dim, but the who Lately, travelling seems answer to our promises everything but gives Third, all students deserve to

it was unfair and ridiculous for around Laurier to convert all financial is How know about the you trying problem not to cut our nothing? can we trust a gov- record behind the

to call us and dishonest. the non-believers. I to to social institutions that have created candidates. arrogant try preach made ernment that has not one Go beyond the positions We the GCC from supported the them because of Deion, Emmitt, and Ontario one of the best to live new since the election that have held places job winning you and tell us what and beginning our counter all the other icons in the world. It is true that Mike last June? did. would do argu- silver-and-gray no you It no good for the

ments were not even taken into con- other team can Still the Harris won a Gibson students to know that compare. majority government Ryan you were on

sideration by our friends from the non-believers insist on the in 1995 the that he could the Board of Directors if hating on pledge you accom- media. The Cord article I to that of this opinion "boy's". try pronounce get us out financial crisis. plished nothing. Please, do not sim-

the GCC listed all the Switzer is the finest whoever takes the regarding one However, time to Election list — Barry ogf issues ply your positions give us your the BOD had voted coaches the arguments why in But still, it all read his "Common Sense accomplishments so we game. can judge the GCC against letting question go falls on deaf ears. Revolution" will realize that there Dear Editor: whether have the you necessary to referendum. It should be noted Football is in the blood of all isn't to to any common sense it. In fact, This is an open letter all Students' vision and leadership skills the

.however ,some counter arguments Texans' and Cowboy fans around under heavy critique of top business Union Presidential hopefuls. The Union needs to continue its growth. that made were supporting the GCC the world. For after the in Ontario, it has been time is at hand for the stu- what are example, people again Fourth, your feelings

were the Cord s the Green last ignored by coverage victory over Bay proven that his numbers don't add dents of Laurier to choose a student about Presidential and Vice-

and the GCC members who weekend, by Cowboys self-respect up. In fact, his entire pledge of government. I have watched elec- Presidential trips? I do not know the letter the editor. The shone wrote to through. A Dallas grocery reducing the debt and making tions both from the sidelines and what percentage of the administra-

accusation that the WLUSU Board store allowed his Ontario better to live has from official The manager employ- a place an perspective. tive budget goes to executive boon- of Directors is in either clothes acting a undemoc- ees to wear their work been based on his ridiculous thirty one problem I have consistently doggles, however I believe that most

ratic manner is untrue. The GCC or a Dallas All Cowboys jersey. percent income tax cut. Moreover, noticed is that the electorate is ill students do not see these as useful

brought forward a motion to a employees agreed obviously. All Harris recently stated in the equipped to discuss the issues. expenditures. Are these trips useful

elected who wasn't democratically legislative except one a Cowboys Legislature that not all Ontarians Generally, this is not the fault of the expenditures of time and money?

This made an informed but a Packers fan. body. body fan, He commit- will receive the thirty percent tax electorate. It is the fault of you who Will they be continued? Where

vote and the motion failed. ted a moral sin, his cut. This is Mike Harris' lie #1. You to would rather the by wearing seek office. fail define the you see money go

was served. Packers After the Furthermore, Democracy jersey. shaming the only social issues, you fail to take firm stands, iftheywere cancelled?

Julie entire state of Texas and all that Mike Harris his fail to the electorate for stu- Boyer program said you give any Finally, please outline the

Keri Peacock fans around the world, the to criteria to dent about Cowboys government was going drastically on which vote, you blend body your feelings the fired with the welfare grocery store manager cut was social program. into each other. In the end it is autonomy of Student Publications.

the Lie #2! In Harris has made charisma that wins, not ideas. This know, the Union rule authority, misguided employee. reality, As you may and Cowboys Therefore, to all non-believ- you cuts to health, universities, senior is a losing proposition for the stu- Publications have been operating

Dear this should shelters for battered end without since Editor, ers example serve as a citizens, and dents because we up with an agreement May. for Dallas underestimate $19.99 Cowboys Super warning. Never, ever women. It may be true that two- visionless leadership. Please explain how you see the

Bowl t-shirts available at all America's team ot their fans. Look thirds of To that end I will ask the Publications champs university professors are you, levy being allocated

stores now! You want for the to tounce the but Mr. Lock's candidates Union and what role the Union confidence, Cowboys over age 55, com- for Students' can play in cockiness and Where else Steelers Bowl style? are on Super Sunday in ment about offering them an early President, to take a stand on some assisting Student Publications

to look besides, the Dallas Phoenix! you going retirement package is absurd. issues thatI feel students will identi- towards autonomy.

football team and the Robert S. There excellent would ask that Cowboys Briggs are many profes- fy as relevant. I you Perhaps visionary leadership will

Dallas football fans. who 55 do not this Cowboys sors are over years of age, qualify, do not vacillate, do appearin year's Students' Union

is and dis- most students to have not hide. Look the students in the elections. if the Why everybody upset and prefer a Perhaps you, candi-

at the the have Harris' lies teacher who vast tell how don't take to gusted way Cowboys has experience eye, them you feel, dates, some time carefully

about the 1995/96 than one of Teacher's make these gone winning straight out empty promises you can not consider questions you will Bowl? the Dear It is also that find this Super True, Cowboys are Editor, College. true a majority fulfil. vision within yourself.

In last week letter enti- of doctors and what a corporate giant, they buy players response to s physicians are over First, is the role of Laurier Darren Mahaffy

at and tled "Hikes aren't the does Lock will, laugh disobey league answer", I age 55, Mr. propose that in OUSA? We voted for member-

should also this they receive an early ship in organization two years

retirement Steamed package so that hospitals ago primarily because the Canadian 'clips

to won'thave charge user fees? Federation of Students was not pro- Dear Editor,

at team University applications are on viding any benefits to the school and We the paperclip fund our- the decline, but is that the fault of Laurier students. We also voted for selves the old fashion way. We go I Teacher Train the universities? They need money OUSA because of several ideas they out and fundraise, find sponsors, to operate! When cuts are made championed. These included tuition motivate volunteers to seek pledges,

tuition will be hit the and income We do lin Australia C\- obviously hard, deregulation contingent etc. not go to the students v <•> real that here loan Now it people are at fault are repayment. appears and attempt to place a mandatory

the heads of the governement. that OUSA has changed its tune and fee on their tuition bill. Our school I or Great Britain v When are they going to realize that is protesting against the province will gain national coverage from this One Year we are the future of this province granting deregulation and ICPRP. once in a lifetime event. More peo- for and of this | \~~j country? Without us stu- Where do the candidates stand on ple will be involved with this eventin for dents, Ontario, and Canada that WLUSU's continued involvement in one day from Laurier than will ever

will matter, surely crumble to the this organization? go to the GCC! And it is not costing

ground. Second, I believe that every stu- the S.U. or the students a cent! and •Primary Secondary Our future often seems disas- dent would like to know where the Proceeds are donated to charities.

that allow to trous. Socities' vulnerable groups, Students' Union will be going in the We accept all donations. See Qualifications you any hit the the of including students, are being next five to ten For last member the paperclip team or go teach in Ontario. years. with Harris' mil- hardest Mike $300 five years the big goal has been to the S.U. office. •3 4 or year graduates may apply! lion reduction to post-secondary expansion of the Students' Union The Guiness Paperclip Team

tuition fees •Approximate : $9500

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back southern Ontario I'll That after we get to evening, a mere

just punt-kick what's left of it off the twelve kilometres, James and I

CN Tower. decide to stop and camp at Timber

That night James and I enjoy a Bay, where an incredible sandy

continued brilliant blue sky at beach stretches along the shoreline

Rathbun Bay. James, handyman for almost one kilometre. We pur- short that he is, fashions a lean-to shelter posely make the day a one,

of time in the from a tarp and several pieces of giving us plenty to play

deadwood. "Hmmm not bad", I sand, and surf. A ... sun, requisite

admit, giving him the verbal thumbs decision under the circumstances.

Later that the west fac- up. We can now relish an evening evening

fire blocked from the wind behind ing bay allows us to watch as the

James' lean-to setup. sun sets into liquid exaltation. The JACKSON As it turns out, the lean-to also evening air is calm and crisp, so for much of the the two of comes in handy for cooking supper night us

small fire we have MATT after my trustworthy camp stove hover around a

belch ? and dies on me. Of course, earlier kindled. PICTURE: this ii, after I have preached of its Only after several hours of lazily watch- many years of rocksolid service to sipping piping hot cocoa and

James (who has decided to cook his ing the stars blaze across the hori- Trekking companion James Taylor empties his boots onto a wide stretch of Manitoulin sand. Poor and do James and I retire to meal by open flame for fun), zon com- Jamsie. The creek was too deep. And it was mucky. And his pack was too heavy. fun at who At with the poked any nipplehead fort. peace life and mys-

Manitoulin the world's realized thinks meals teries Manitoulin. Island, truck, however, we quickly cooking over an open of the

MATT JACKSON largest freshwater island, is a myste- that Kitehe Manitou must be watch- flame is faster. The following day we leave this

Cord International rious realm. "It's not Quiet. Serene. It is ing over us. just fair", I sob, as my beautiful slice of paradise rather

The littered with vast known to the and the mirror-like One will ground lays a many as "Spirit Huge waves roll in slop tears ripple surface reluctantly. more day see

assortment of camping gear: tarps, Island", as translated from the along the shoreline as James and I of my still-cold pot of hot chocolate us to Providence Bay, however,

and water bottles, pots and what seems Ojibwa other native languages. traverse a narrow ledge pointing us water. Indeed, I can already tell, I where we will rendezvous once

like least five hundred feet of With obvious at strong native ties, this towards of Carter Bay. We soon find will be eating more than a portion of again with the amenities of civiliza-

the island believed to rope. Already backpack my mythical is be ourselves on the opposite side of James' wieners and beans tonight. tion.

friend James is fill- home the from Taylor hurriedly to Kitche Manitou, Great Carter Bay Creek a series of Perhaps a lesson in humility direct- We arrive at the boat launching

ing looks bigger than he is, and Spirit. And it maintains its proud gigantic sand dunes, known to be ed from the Great Spirit himself. dock in Providence Bay by three

more and is stuffed in and silent to this the more being signature very day. most extensive dune system in The following day dawns bright O'clock that afternoon, perpetual

with each second. A native that the passing legend says as upper Great Lakes region. As and sunny once again. The land- smiles stretched across our faces.

"How to Manitou world are you going carry all Kitche created the cocky pioneer-wannabes will do, we scape remains rugged and spectac- Yes, we have survived the trek, pri-

ofthat I ask, a little the best of each of stride to the for rope?", puzzled. piece creation edge looking a likely ular, offering up a variety of terrain marily unscathed and in one piece "You have the without can never enough was set aside, including whitest, spot to cross getting our feet perfect for shelf-walking, rock-hop- (although James seems to have

is the I receive. the and rope", only response most fleecy clouds; bluest, most wet. James I pick our likely ping and beach-bumming. developed a severe and distasteful

that I have the tent, and the Considering sparkling water; most green spots perhaps fifty feet from one Hughson Creek and Timber Bay hate-on for cameras).

and the stove and fertile fly, pegs poles, and pastures. These tiny another. And then go for it. Creek both require knee-deep fords, Perhaps this coastal thing will

fuel, and mostof the food, I contem- of were thenused to A shriek turn pieces paradise chilly from James con- but on such a warm day the frigid into a yearly obsession. For my

plate as to what James has create Manitoulin Island, which The solid look- feels actually was firms my own plight. water almost tropical. NOT! sake, I hope so.

in that pack of his. A set of set adrift Lake golf upon Huron, finally ing sandbar that had appeared so

clubs? A Canon A rest at its photocopier? coming to present day innocent is actually runny sandslop beef if side of perhaps? Well, it's the location for all of eternity. that has immediately swallowed

latter, we should have ample oppor- With the Great Spirit, Kitche part of James' legs. The concrete Yon deserve it to make friends with hun- far blocks tunity any Manitou, from our minds, James in his pack no doubt do noth- bears gry, empty-tummied frequent- and I had arrived on the island late ing toaid his fancy footwork either.

ing the area. the We had been previous night. Fortunately, I manage to escape Several minutes later, with colos- a massive bombardment fate - expecting a similar by a very narrow You sal nailed worked hard packs to our backs, we (of Hiroshima magnitude), from tor- margin. Twisting and turning, not

start down and rential rains a narrow winding for the remainder of unlike Michael Jackson in one of his trail towards the beach, wobbling the trip. Indeed, the weather fore- dance videos (I call it the sandslop You persevered back and in the had tediously forth cast not looked - don- promising mambo), I stall, enabling my

process. This hauling of insanely heavy rains in southern reflexes time Ontario; key-swift just enough You succeeded heavy loads over and rain and snow in to make to slippery perhaps northern my relative line safety.

treacherous is a Ontario. A station ground good thing, gas employee Joyfully, I photograph James as he

believe it or not. We have from summed no Sudbury had it up sits on the sand and empties his

regrets. Yet. We are just glad to well: "What? You pretty guys are boots. Poor Jamsie. The creek was Reward have Yourself the Are nuts escaped greased-lightning going camping? you or too deep. And it was mucky. And

pace of southern Ontario for few To James and his a something?" which I pack was too heavy.

days. And we could nothave landed had noddedaffirmation. let that politely "Here, me see camera with a

our butts on a more appropriate When we had awakened to a for a second", James flashes me a

chunk of wilderness terrain to do brilliant sunbeam so shining down on wickedly evil grin. Sure. No proble- either. the us through windshield of James' mo, buddy. And hows about when Professional

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theCord January 24,1996 9 FEATURE

Peace on Earth?

World on the mend or on the edge

Striving for peace

■i pip*- AMANDA LEHMAN Yugoslavia, or are the United Peace on earth is a wish and

Cord Features we Nations and all just patching up prayer spoken by many, and has

It is for the woman who holds her a wound that needs influencial coun- been since war and discontent child because dying there is no hos- further attention? tries are needed to Action must , began. be taken on her. pital left to save It is for the man V* ,' make in Unfortunately, peace a difference behalf of our government to stop who watched a bomb destroy his can not be achieved the for the fight peace in oppression and ethnic cleansing in home. It is for the soldier who tries through force. We are seeing fomier Yugoslavia. 1 do not order to save lives. As we dream of

to the as his words fade slow between stop fighting a compromise P mean with force, but with a world where violence and crime

in the crossfire. These people exist, I the sides, however to fighting the strength. It is time take a firm no longer exist, I believe we can

have not met them, but I know news is still with disturb- stand the they plastered among countries that have start with the former Yugoslavia as

are out there. It is for them and the scenes of to little ing a war torn, country. pared be hope or peace left. our prime example. millions of others that we need to now, the effort forth and This should be that It is that Right put by neighbours many are leaving year one truly possible peace

work harder for on earth. the United Nations and our their homes because of this. strives for and be in the peace govern- Things peace harmony. It may future, however that

Urgent cries for help scream ment is having a positive impact in in this will never be the needs to be done in order to country quickly is many generations away. Right

across the ocean to those countries the former The memories the loss of thousands of Yugoslavia. guns are same again, as the are prevent now, we must educate and prevent who them. their can save They want things like racism and oppression

lives back, their freedom and most lives. from happening in our daily

of all need to feel safe in their This build of hate leads they up only to own homes. It took years for North It is time to take a firm stand the problems in the future. These issues America to answer these cries from among have created slavery and the holo- the Former where Yugoslavia, a caust in the past, and now come in

war has raged on for far too long. A their form of the countries that have little or left ever present gang war that led to concentration hope in and the destruc- camps peace wars our cities

and ethnic All the terrors cleansing. tive effects of groups like the

of World War II we we promised Heritage Front. Most of all we need

would never let the hands of those still vivid and be unwill- happen again. slowly leaving many may lives, instead of waiting until it is too to help those who must face violence

All the tactics North America has who feel and families to Will enter hate, are ing forget. peace ever late. The struggle for peace is slow, and sadness on a daily basis for they

have failed. Will to feel a of the however afford attempted, our beginning sense security. former Yugoslavia, or are we we can not to hesi- have suffered long enough.

keepers and soldiers be there still remains a too peace However, very hoping for much? tate, particularly for those who are

enough to bring peace to the former fear, enemies not strong as are pre- It Ls slowly becoming evident that athigh risk.

No one is safe

DAVID POPOVICH this tarnished with the and Perhaps partly explains why pain suffer- can't afford to live, for one reason or bours. So, what is are solution? Do

Cord Features our is society rapidly driving itselfto ing of our own peoples. Our families another and as a result this stress we bare arms like others in order to

A smile isn't to do it, destruction violence, which and homes be simple going through may spared devastat- leads to crime and violence. protect ourselves and maintain a

but it's a start. Who knows at from but good though many may deny, begins ing artillery above, dashed Money is not simply a motivating mock harmony? Peace through

when it We have been home. conflicts from within. but contradiction began. may by Physical variable, more significantly a superior firepower is a

the violent that Let's about the atrocities of and sexual factor. Crime does transform waning, race we are forget psychological abuse, perpetuating pay, which can only people since of the the today ever stepping out Former Yugoslavia and the ter- assault and domestic violence are unfortunately this compensation is into that which they fear the most. Is

It's been of the Holocaust for moment but few harsh wit- barred boarded debts primordial sludge. so rors a a examples we reflected in or up the way to erase national or

long since the world has and take a look ness on the local news. Charred windows in ideal curren- once quiet neighbour- better yet the entire of

actually seen harmony tanks down desolate hoods, loaded behind rolling guns store cy creating a society of care-free citi- that it's difficult for most and and walk neighbourhoods artillery counters people afraid to zens? Can we all lose our personal

to believe that we fire alone leave their homes and dark sparking through the or even in biases, vengeful hates

actually the have been fear of other for posses night sky being assaulted or worse. thoughts and accept each to be civil, with This is ability replaced daylight paradise? who we really are? I can't answer inhabi- peaceful gangland executions and these questions for there

tants of this plan- date Starvation, ill- and rape. are no quick easy has et. Our race and violence to create ness are fright- ways a perfect

. .1 .1 1 . - _ A evolved to a point ening realities of both of these world.

1 11 where peace and har- worlds. Peace through force is only

simply an accusa- Our like mony are society, the majority a temporary solution.

tion for and around the is apathy passiveness. globe driven by the Perhaps there will come a

fast of checks and balances Burning ourselves out as as we out our windows. Our North concept day when people across of seems to be the American for a num- or more It's under- can objective society, great simply money. green, the globe come to

denizens of our ber of is not the it's brown, blue, red, many society. people, quite orange; it stand that they must first

Just think how exis- Garden of Eden that of in all colours andall forms. boring your many us comes achieve peace within

would be in the ultimate believe it be. led to Whether in still tence to Many are paper or coin it themselves and their own

No that Western is the Utopian society. wars, no violence accept society the means same thing to a great societies instead of attempt-

most most advanced and civilized the deal of of and importantly no action. on people; wealth, power, sur- ing to patch the tears

is the to when life. High intensity way go planet. Unfortunately, technological vival, To live in generally any hatred and violence in other

life in the fast lane! Too advancement and social needs to survive. you're living develop- society one capital lands. We must come to our own

too Wouldn't ment do not harmonic cul- and I know slow is dreary. you equal a As you this can easily personal understanding of harmony

rather lead life destined for action ture. Canada and the United States lead to and frustration In usual- a anxiety as a war one rather than imposing our ethics

and adventure, blazing as are far from what one refer to one watches their bank account knows who the howev- guns you may ly enemy is, upon other cultures.

the the metal? Well, societies". dwindle as in the of push pedal to as "perfect slowly prices skyrocket er our society adversary is Peace is far more than a code

that's what the media wants most The fires of war not be and the cost of a stu- As result is the may rag- living (even for hidden. a our invisible conduct or an ethical belief; it

to think and on our doorstep, but that is not dent) become There nemesis breeds and people unfortunately ing overwhelming. contempt para- serenity of ones own being, ones

believe in this illusion. to say that the welcome mat is not are those in our who noia between friends many people society just and neigh- own mind.

10 January 24, 1996 theCord (Feature) Overstepping boundaries

TRACEY BOWERS tries around the world of all faiths The UN's intervention in the for- By arguing that the UN should

and cultures would be naive number have Cord Features we if mer Yugoslavia poses a of not peacekeeping forces in the somewhere in the did that the G- As stated the Each day, we not acknowledge problems. already UN former Yugoslavia I am not recom-

-7 countries the sent International section of every major like; US, France, has peace keepers into a region mending that the global community

read of the Britain hold the of the in which there turns newspaper one can rag- etc., majority is no peace to keep. its head and pretend all is well

in the former Yugoslavia, in the UN. Not only have the hostilities been there. The UN could still a role ing war power play Nation's deliberation The hostilities in the former there for decades, but and the United going on even without directly infringing on state

forces. are not a recent occur- since the so-called "cease-fire" was For on sending peacekeeping Yugoslavia sovereignty rights. example,

forces"; the title rence. The there has devel- reached in December of 1994 the could neutral "Peace Keeping fighting they offer zones indicative of their tensions and has diminished. for is supposedly pri- oped through disputes fighting not peace talks, they could also

there is no to that have existed for centuries. The The vast number of deaths offer relief for mary role, yet peace refugees or

former cannot waltz and wounded keep in the Yugoslavia. UN expect to into a sit- civilians clear- medical aid. There are

of this contradiction and will illustrate that. The Regardless uation magically everyone ly UN limitless possibilities for

sent there. In the West hands and it's ends troops were join sing Kumbaya; up putting troops the UN to offer assis-

to an air of not If trained to take on we seem carry just practical. long-term peace "peace- tance to the Balkans

"Westerncentrism". Our solution to is to come it must be initiated from keeping" duties into a situa- without invading the

is to fix whether its the inside. If is forced this tion of civil war. The dis- any problem it, peace on independent rights

not. I am not there will be of in of our problem or con- region one two out- putes the former states. been that of vinced we have granted comes, neither which is accept- Yugoslavia will not be When we exam-

right. I think the West fails to under- able. solved by sending ill- ine situations like in

stand the situation in the former Either the UN will have to equipped troops into these the Balkans it is

Yugoslavia, not because we don't types ofsituations. important toremember

but because of a lack offirst It is further debated if the want to, that although our

hand with such UN welcomed fac- "Western ethics" be experience are even a may cultural ties. tion in the former strong Yugoslavia. first and foremost important The ethnic The USA Today from January to us, we must acknowledge

involved 1995 that the that there other groups 13, reported Canadian) are states which

hold and Croats claimed the UN passions troops may have looked at the have their own, quite valid, religious convictions that done but ; had nothing hinder army's advancement into the Native and cultural ethics which must be

elsewhere their and that wanted 15 Canadian people fight they territory as an infringe- respected.

cannot 000 possibly peace keepers out by March of ment of the rights of those people. So, if the UN chooses not to inter-

understand. The that The Croats After year. are not the all, it was the Canadian gov- fere in the former Yugoslavia there Slovenes and Croats, remain only who want the ernment who tried to build a a perpetrators (?) golf is some hope for forthcoming others to die in In of 1995 the land of are prepared occupation (a UN out. January the course on sacred the "peace on earth". Then again, that

for the of their ethnici- northern version of Bosnia-Serbs also threatened to Natives. What the stand off had preservation Cyprus) kick if depends on one's vision of peace.

ties and people. It is egotistical of which is not an invasion ofstate UN out of the lasted Gotten only peace keepers region longer? more violent? I put forth that in the true spirit

the West to assume we have the but also will only a if did not Tuzla What if the had to sovereignty, pose they open airfield. UN decided inter- of "peace on earth" it is more

right to intervene in a situation in band-aid solution to The of vene? a festering people the former lam confident in suggesting important for everyone to be con- which our is limited the UN will knowledge by problem. Or, force Yugoslavia do not seem to want the that Canadians at large would not tent with their own situation rather the bias of and media. then out, in which UN there. To draw if reporters peace, pull case peace keepers a be impressed they were stripped than for me to be content with Although the United Nations fighting will Canadian inevitably arise once parallel, during the Oka of their state sovereignty by a non- everyone's situation. includes from membership coun- again. crisis in 1990 an outsider (non- Canadianfaction.

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theCord January 24,1996 11 SPORTS

Hawks fourth in

Can-Am

PETE ROBINSON round when they dispatched capable of beating us," he said.

Cord Sports Thomas More in three straight "It's gotten comfortable for us to Success has been hard to come by games on Friday evening. lose at times," said Thomas. "So to

for Laurier's Mens team. With the Volleyball a spot in medal round play well and be competitive is a

However, the WLU squad made up ensured, Laurier took on UCSD. plus."

for lost some ground by finishing Playing against a more experienced Despite the fact that all the

fourth at the Can-Am and Challenge taller squad, Laurier could American schools were division 3

held last weekend tournament at never get on track and dropped the institutions, all three play in the 64

A.C. the first two games. With the 'Tritons" member NCAA division 1 Volleyball

The team event the much of their second members the eight was playing string league. In fact, as of

brainchild of Head Coach Brett in the third Laurier game, won Mount Pacific Sports Federation,

Thomas, who used his contacts in with the handily. However, USCD UCSD routinely comes up against the U.S. to the of three back ensure entry regulars in, the Tritons rolled perennial powers USC and UCLA.

American Thomas More 15-1 the and schools, over Laurier in fourth An individual highlight for

(Kentucky) College, Juniata (Penn.) deciding game. Laurier was the play of Kevin

and of From there Laurier took Shonk. OUAA rook- College the University on Last year's West

California-San Juniata in the bronze medal ie the has where Diego. College of year picked up

UCSD won the tournament in who to a match, dropped their semi- he left off last year. He was picked

five set thriller, beating Durham final game three straight to the tournament all-star team and

of College by scores 13-15, 15-2,15- Durham. Despite playing tough all currently sits third in the division in

wasn't 11,7-15,15-10. the way through, it enough scoring.

The men started out the tourna- as the Hawks dropped a close five- In consolation round action,

ment by beating McGill 2 games to 1 game match. Guelph beat Brock to finish fifth and

afternoon. close McGill Thomas Friday After dropping Despite coming to a medal, dropped More to

three straight games to Durham Thomas was happy with his team's secure seventh. Laurier was host to the First Annual Can-Am Challenge Men's later in the the Hawks ensured "We day, performance. got some wins Laurier is next in action Volleyball tournament in the AC. in the medal that themselves a spot over teams were certainly Wednesday night in Windsor.

Men hoops fall in OT...

CONOR MCCREERY Hawk was able to for dominated Mark field and built at get open a game, Hopkins on a Troje goal, a nine gym UW, and showed why many Cord Sports shot missed. the Rookie lead with them decent they generally both ends of floor. point (68-59) just over expect to move up in the

the Wilfrid Laurier Golden This combined with the size of Corwin also hav- to the Perhaps Troje played well, seven minutes go. In fact, standings this year. However, the

Hawks should for rule that Warrior Mark what his best Hawks lead all the until the bottom line that the fin- petition a big men Hopkins, ing was probably way is Hawks

states that the Hawks not have to Mike Tom had tied do Stroeder, and Balfe, game as a Hawk. Troje 10 Warriors it up with 33.1 sec- ished with a sub-par shooting effort

the of play first halves. alongside creative playmaking points and 3 offensive rebounds, onds left. (41%) and lost the game.

If that had been the Mano Watsa lead finished case point guard and Scharschmidt up with It was a rough game for Laurier Waterloo lead Wednesday night at Waterloo, the to a 15 point at the 10 points, 11 rebounds and 3 as far as fouls went. While the

Hawks would have rolled half. away assists. Hawks got some key calls in their from the Warriors. anoth- the half the Hawks lead However, In were Peter Kratz, who is averaging second half rally, they lost three of This er half his statistically unimpressive first by Peter Kratz with 12 points, 19.6 a game, continued to have the their four big men to fouling out.

of Laurier win- 71% from the field lone hot kept the men from was a bright hand leading all scorers with 22 This left the Hawks with only Jay in under- for the Hawks shot ning regulation, forcing an spot as they only in the game, and Jim Toole played Spencer to take on the much larger week in manned to OT, where 38% in the half. Waterloo shot 69% another squad they intense game finishing with Warrior front line in overtime.

out 91-89. team and had 15 the eventually bowed as a assists in 13 points. Along with his offense, The Hawks had a chance to win

The first half started well for to the Hawks' 2. off half, compared Toole drew more charges than though, first Tony Weis had the ball athletics Laurier and alter the first few min- The second half different Mastercard, was a frustrating the knocked from his grasp just before

utes the Hawks with a the Waterloo team which had Warriors. to for were staying story, he was going go up the tying much larger Warrior squad (the been somewhat careless with the Dave Moore and Tony Weis also lay-up, then with two seconds left,

11-11 after four minutes). ball in the first started in Weis in score was half, giving put solid games, covering Stu Tait launched a shot that Wednesday Then the Hawks seized the ball if it and offense up, away as were the speedy Watsa, leading the rimmed out, Moore put in the Basketball

an all too occurrence in the and the Hawks Hawks with 5 and rebound, but the Vtfndsor frequent Christmas, eagerly assists, Moore in buzzer had went a Women 6:00 pm- A.C. vs.

first halfthis season. Unlike the ran the floor to make use of the clutch shots Windsor Mac gifts. hitting some including split second before he released the Mm 8:00 pm -AC. vs. the Hawks had ball Andrew Scharschmidt, game, good who is the trey that tied the game at 55-55 shot.

movement; however, the Warriors the leaders in the division at 11:28 the second From All in among at of half. all Laurier played a Votieybail

were defensively and when a weeks end 8 rebounds a that the Hawks went ahead tremendous second @ strong averaging point on half in a noisy Women 6:00 pm Windsor

Men 8:00 pm @Windsor

Thursday Hockey

better in Men 7:30 vs Waterloo ...Fare no pm Guelph @ Rec Complex

Friday which 6'6" SCOTT CULLEN lineup, included center something going was for (the play- uncertain. Vofieybali

Cord Sports Charles and 6'10" forward ers) to out there and -AC Wayne just get play." The Hawks, now 0-4, are look- Men vs. Brock 8:00 pm : Men's Paul The Laurier Basketball Team Eldridge. However, three con- Jeffries was hopeful that the ing forward to their upcoming four- Women vs Brock 6.-00 pm-AC

seventh-ranked team the Hawks matched the secutive three-pointers by "might have learned some- game homestand, beginning for 36 minutes foiled that the in the country on Gryphons' guards plan. thing for next time we play these Wednesday night, as an opportunity

afternoon. The Hawks were kept in the We were more effective, to on this Saturday guys. get the right track season. Sw in what is becom- Pete who the when Unfortunately, game by guard Kratz, despite mismatches, we The Hawks will take on Windsor,

the drained three in the to man." Waterloo and Lakehead ing a very disturbing pattern, three-pointers played man twice, all at Women Waterloo 7:00 pa

out first half, but still trailed Guelph Gryphons jumped to a they 43-22 Dave Moore led the team with home. That trio are the Hawks'

15-0 lead in the first four at the break. The Hawks opened the 15 13 in the second main in the minutes, points, including opposition playoff race, Tuesday to second-half man-to-man half. before going on win 73-58. playing Moore replaced Jim Toole, who making the games vitally important Hockey Laurier the in defense and coach Jeffries forced to leave the late in opened game a Gary was was game to any possible playoffberth. Women vs. Waterloo 7:3o}»n

the size mis- with the results, the first half due and Game time zone defense to combat pleased observing, to a hip injury Wednesday vs. @ the Bubble

"the to his matches presented by the Gryphs only way we were going get status for the upcoming week is Windsor is 8:00.

12 January 24,1996 theCord —{Sports) Women V-ball post big win

hunt Comefrom behind victory over UWputs women in for playoffs

and 12 ried it hasn't hurt the Hawks. This was Laurier's better team with 14,13, as LIBBI HOOD6 minating in an 8-8 tie. time two teams offensively, yet defense and and kills It certainly won't easier Cord Sports Laurier got the better of Waterloo, serve reception, respectively. get any when travel to 15-10. off the bench, said Head The team has more than proven this week they The Women's Volleyball team took a winning more depth their from behind Windsor The Hawks ride last After another slow start in Coach Cookie Leach. Shannon ability to come on Wednesday. long roller coaster yet this their to their loss to the the Hawks were Brooks, Sherri Spisani, and Pam season, showing off ability are trying avenge Wednesday on route to an amazing game three, losing to the done off the to win the hard Nobody, includ- Lancers in the first half of the sea- over the Waterloo 9-0. They continued play Hutchison all got job way. four game victory

bench. Leach, can explain the slow-start son. Athenas. Waterloo tough but seemingly ing that Laurier is home Brock for couldn't as the Starters Kellie syndrome has plagued the against It was a must-win match pick up any points English, Angela

extended their lead and Carrie Ostrom led the teamall but Leach isn't wor- on both teams in their hunt for the black and gold Lundy, season, Friday. playoSs. to 11-3.

The roller coaster started at the Laurier then decided the fun was

for the Hawks, for Waterloo the Hawks bottom of a steep hill over as New low for scored 6 unanswered to as the notoriously slow-starting points get

in first back in die 12-9, and then team fell behind 8-0 the game,

scored 6 unanswered to game. more points win 2-1 Their play was fairly consistent the game 15-12, taking a leadin the match. After their dismal though and the match turned men's team the Hawks and around after an ankle injury to one start got stronger hockey of Waterloo's starters, Ana stronger in the match, with their

Kasumovic. Laurier used their win- finalkills of the gamewere the most received Windsor lias coach mental dramatic. JIM DONNELLY Hawks, who now almost have to be in dow ofopportunity as a edge

tied the Hawks their amaz- Cord Sports undefeated the of the season to Cowing scrambling for answers that over the Athenas and game, The followed rest Even he doesn't haw, that can't win 'em remain in contention . 8-8. Waterloo came back though ing come-from-behind victory by They say "you playoff

the 15-11. the last air, butfor the Laurier team more difficult to was "We're better than we and won match dominating game winning hockey accept, though, playing

15-9. thfe that catch should last vS-0 embarrass- were at the of the Game two saw gutsy, determined season phrase Sunday's tragic beginning year, factor Windsor, the that but else is well. play from both sides, once again cul- The deciding between the be changed to "youll be lucky ifyou mentagainst team everyone as well win any" iaurser is chasing for a playoff spot RealMcaliy, a team has to play what in coach make the and we're The teamplayed two games last In was, Wayne to playoSs, Just Former Hawk hurt week, one quite well against Gowing's own words, "the most notplaying weß." Laurier ; has of the the scored the least number of in Western and another quite terribly important game year," goals

Hawks blown the Hawks' versus Windsor. Not surprisingly, Golden were simply the OUAA, goal scoring loss- Windsor from the fact that in car accident though, they both registered as out by a far superior problems stem team of es and sank the floundering Hawks squad. Laurier was outplayed in they are a grinders, of of the and deeper into last place. every aspect game, the muckers with very little offensive

PETE ROBINSON after returning to school for the win- last Thursday at Western, the result is a team left discouraged and talent

Hawks hard* tiieir Cord Sports ter term. In addition to Ostrom the played a very gritty, depressed. Compounding goal scoring

A sad note to team is contributions With 8 left to this is their inexperienced pass along concerning getting great fought game but wound up losing 3- games play problems which has made habit a former Laurier athlete. Former from Angela Lundy and Kellie 2, Laurier, who was actually leading season, the Hawks are now 9 points defense, a

this of at Golden Hawk football player Craig English as well. 2-1 going into the third by tallies behind Windsor for a playoff berth. year making huge gaffes times. Brenner, who played with the The win over the Athena's would from Todd White and Smitty Mathematically they aren't out of very inappropriate have of Calgary Stampeders last season, given Laurier a solid hold on Knlafofeki, suffered from too many the running just yet, but their Put both these problems

involved final which was in a serious car acci- the playoff spot, but a series of defensive breakdowns in the final chances are slim at best and together and you get a team dent NorthDakota loses far than it wins in recently. upsets across the league have period andblew the win. absolutely none at worst. more games

from definite- Hawks' current four and is of next sea- Brenner, who is Waterloo thrown the playoff situation into dis- The Western game was The game already thinking

to when fourth swallow for the streak and the son. was traveling Calgary a array. Laurier currently sits ly a tough pill to losing thrashing they winter storm caused him to pull in the OWIAA West, but are closely

over to the side of the tailed all of by Guelph, ~ highway in North Waterloo, Brock and

Dakota, where he was Windsor after the

struck by a tractor Gryphons and Badgers v trailer. Details are victories '""71"~iFlii 1 ~r:_: posted upset

somewhat sketchy at over McMaster and

this point, but it Lakehead this past

appears as though Brennersuffered weekend.

of vertebrae. All in a compound fracture a all, it sets up two important He and is up walking around but is matches between Windsor tonight

wearing a brace. andBrock Friday. HAIR STUDIO & SPA

At this point, it would appear as FORMER HAWKEY STARS BASKING

football though next season will be IN SUN: Three former Laurier hock-

out of the for question Brenner. ey players are toiling south of the

to Anything beyond that appears be border for minor league pro teams.

up in the air. John Spoltore is playing for

VOLLEYBALL WOMEN FLYING HIGH: Louisiana of the East Coast League

After in the match is for taking recent and playing on the second line between Laurier and Waterloo the his division leading squad and

women's I volleyball, was pleasant- averaging a point a game. the ly surprised by noticeable differ- Mike Dahle and Chris George

ence in between this play year and are playing for the Daytona last. Breakers of the Southern league.

she didn't her best Both Although play players are in the top 15 in

on this Carrie Ostrom has night, league scoring, averaging over a given the squad some new punch point a game.

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theCord January 24,1996 13 (Sports)- What the puck is going on?

JASON made baseball there We've lost won't lose the PAUL ever a glowing good move economically but who the past century. already game we know and

Cord would be national would that love. sports a crisis so why is say Boston, New York, two Canadian teams, hopefully we

The time has come for all hockey it okay to mess around with our St. Louis or Calgary's new look is

traditionalists to and before. speak up voice game? any better than The insanity

at If your outrage the monstrosities this is such a problem why must stop. Goodfinishfor that are occurring in the NHL. doesn't the league force teams to What is next? The idea of third

The final straw is that high tech remove advertising from the actual uniforms is straight out of the NBA piece of rubber called the FOX puck. ice surface? When there are huge marketing book. Talk of having swimmers This device the with Coca-Cola ads and team shoot-outs to decide be highlights puck big logos games may

a white glowing circle and whenev- painted on the floor how can they exciting but is an illogical method to

er the puck is shot a streaming red expect Americans to see the puck. proclaim a winner. The suggestion TOM FUKE mances by Carolyn Gilbert, who

Sue Miller flash appears. What the hell is going Of course, this suggestion will never of going to four quarters instead of Cord Sports won five, (four), Darrin

is their Nikolaus Laura on here? happen because that would three periods absolutely asinine. The swim teams finished reg- (three), King and

The behind this inven- decrease the owners' Our has become the Jennifer Parsons reasoning revenues. game cartoon- ular season over weekend on a (two each), and

note. Tom tion is that naive Americans are We have tolerated the creation of ish enough. positive With championship Fuke (one). Other strong per-

follow the formances came from unable to the puck. That may the Mighty Ducks, Foxbots, board By trying to win the large meets fast approaching, women Jenny

but can't black mascots American is to victories both Parwicki, be so if they follow a advertisements, dancing market, the league in cruised easy over Stephanie Taylor, Jeff

who Laurentian. Tom Stelmach circle on white ice how are they able and afternoon play-offs. The con- danger of losing the core fans Waterloo and Blackham, and Tony

to watch that little baseball? If NBC of uniforms have made this for The OWIAA will cept redesigning is a game so exciting championships Stackhouse. be held in Sudbury from February After the OWIAA and OUAA

swimmers 2-4, and the respective scores of championships, five will

and that the be the CIAU 169-99 152-117 prove preparing for champi- Women's in women's swim team is poised to onships, to be held February 23-24 last hockey slump make a run at improving year's in Guelph: Laura King, Carolyn fifth place finish. Gilbert, Sue Miller, Jennifer Parsons,

The and Tom Fuke. Swimmers with men, though not as deep as an

the the excellent chance of the women, finished off season meeting

by finally beating the rivals from required standards at either

down the street. The Hawks beat OWIAA or OUAA's include

Waterloo 137.5-127.5, and lost to Stephanie Taylor, Darrin Nikolaus,

Laurentian, 159-105. The OUAA Jenny Parwicki and Jon Campbell.

championships will be held in St. Finally, three Laurier swimmers

Catharines from February 9-11, will travel to Montreal, Quebec, for

with the team looking to place in the the 1996 Olympic Trials: Sue Miller,

top ten. Carolyn Gilbert and Tom Fuke.

The but The two day competition ran schedule may be full,

the swim teams to smoothly, and saw many spectators are prepared

loud the two pass through the gates. They were make a splash in next

treated to event-winning perfor- months.

Cord Sports. The few. Tne The Women's hockey team is in somewhat of a mini-slump after dropping two games toGuelph proud. last weekend, have in the after They yet to win new year, losing 2-1 Thursday and 2-0 Sunday.

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Bullock and Leary lay on the patented charm

of it's the that does. agent, a charming local, a gang matter, tone And fact it was just what the plot desper- and the that Two if Sea has folks" really inept thugs, fact By a nice "just ately needed. Leary's partners in

the is worth times Sandra Bullock her painting forty as feel, is patented crime are a bunch of dim witted

thinks it and all and much as everyone is, self, cute fuzzy, while throw- bandits, who are essentially useless

have a for off her next door to the touch you recipe Hollywood ing girl sex appeal. film, adding only a of

fluffatits entertaining best. Fear notDenis Leary fans, the COmic humour.

She Said: Two If Sea, is allowed He This film By although to brandish his hating wit, Said: was shot entirely

is typical and less than virtuous in Scotia, very charming, your vocabulary Nova and the scenery is Leary and Bullock make the perfect cutesy couple of crime in their romantic film, supported by two The mil downfall, as- far as acting well, nothing short of Rhode Island abode. breathtaking. cosy attractive, stars and a plot the The soundtrack young goesHs |ecojidary characters. is nothing to recom-

DEANNA NASCIMBEN AND out of the business that rolls like a driver. ting thievery along Sunday Quite honestly not a mend, but at least it is not annoying,

CONOR MCCREERY for and Bullock make in and the soft (although someone so against Leary an enticing single one put a inoffensive sounds fit

Cord Entertainment crime, Roz certainly knows a trick and that at the pair, although constantly quar- was good or style of the movie. I\vo if By Sea Sea is delicate romantic Two If a or two). reling they are able to steal cars, raWe. Sandra, and cfo not is a date so and By Mr. good movie, if you

starring Denis Leary and The plan is simple: supposedly, summer homes with a comedy paintings and get lot .V' that special someone have some Sandra Frank is steal and Bullock as an on-again off- to a little effort. She Said:' — painting very Satprise Conor and I time on your hands, go ahead and

blue collar who are deliver it to an abandonedfish He Said: Since Deanna for Bullock again couple plant didn't, agree once! plays a very plunk down the eight bucks.

forced to and themselves off in Rhode Island a after- try pass on Sunday (What sort of manners do they have convincing role as the sweet but not She Said: An all round good movie.

as members of Rhode Island's noon. The Problem is that Frank in let me welcome back all naive The be Two If Sea and half upper Milton!) so girlfriend. plot may By gets seven a

crust. Frank, a small steals the of Leary plays painting on Thursday, as our loyal readers (Thanx Mom). soft, but her sparkling talent carries ceramic cats out of ten.

time hood who has taken this "last" of his to "make week- The first I'll is that I have the film. Not part plan a thing say familiar with the stel- He Said: I liked the picture as well, it

job that promises to be his score. end" of the whole thing resurrect no idea big (to absolutely why the movie is lar acting abilities of Leary, his role had a good beat, and was fun to

Bullock is Roz, his Jewish girlfriend his relationship with called what it is. said that, the cute blue thief floundering Having as collar was an dance to. I give it an eight (That's who is relieved Frank is Roz). Toss in over-zealous the title finally get- an FBI of this movie really doesn't impressive addition to the film. In out of ten ceramic Kitties).

Sloan brings manure mayhem to Laurier

MELANIE SEAL the Cord to read Sloan's tales of Over the Sloan has years, written we could find a dead

Cord Entertainment out loud and about issues such student woe, laughing saying, as hous- body or two. We nailed There are few icons of our genera- "I rememberthat". ing, the car/truck El Camino, up Hie door again faster tion; few have Graduation people truly captured didn't slow down on than Oktoberfest, being single you can say the essence of the colossal pile of Sloan's to make his ability readers Valentine's Day, and his "golden" Jimmy Hoffa."

crud we It is not he has trudge through. laugh. Recently, compiled a solution to the fuel crisis. You can't Greg Sloan's collec-

often read and to the we can relate "best of book of his columns. but out loud read tion of in Hey, help laugh as you belly laughs a

turmoil of a student being poor in Duran Duran did it, The Eagles did Sloan describe the basement of his View from the Farm

the nineties. Sloan do it it, can too. However, student residence ("the Pit"): will be available for

Greg Sloan, in his column A View "The Best Of The View From The "...down there closet is a that is purchase in the con- From wrote The Farm, weekly in the Farm" is nailedshut. After the something we can get going to trou- course all day Cord about the trials and tribula- closer to, have ble of off the something we more prying nails, we were Thursday. What tions of studentdom. For the to link unlike Like past up with, "Hungry greeted with a pungent smell that could be better in the two years, many ofus would turn to TheWolf'. sent us scrambling. All we could see midst of the winter

in there was cardboard boxes from blahs than a few

floor to ceiling, but we are sure wholesome down-to-earth chuckles up the $10

if searched that, we closely enough, provided by a Laurier grad. Cough for a paperback, $15 for hardcover.

Mystery bands turn

up some talent

AARON BEECROFT Paintbox showed promise. Self- The musical treat of the night Cord Entertainment admitted performance rookies, the was Mrs,Tonance. Abandbasedin

After being sent on a wild goose local guys showed good musician- Torontowith a British imparted lead

chase a confused Cord and by ship were the comedic darlings singer they showed an intimate Entertainment T of Editor, was pleas- the evening. knowledge of songwrittag, dynamic the antly surprised by show Headliners Squirrel showed they and emotion. Although spaing an

Hiuisday at the Vhlcano. believe a few chords and power long elevator-injured drummer and a UW based band Paintbox makes hair a band One song and bass player with untimely string

opened the show with their brand one "Anne song only, Boleyn", popping talent, Mrs. Torrence was of British inflected At showed punk-pop. any inkßng of legitimate tal- blissftil in its observations and inten- their best when the lead guitarist ent. They were good and loud but a tions. Definitely check out theirindie

took the Me too for songwriting reins, rockstar me. release, "Why the sky". A vary spe-

cial band sandwiched between bub-

Toronto band Mrs. Torrance was not the Cobb Steelie that rock and fumbled rock. King bfegum up

the Volcano had promised, but a pleasant surprise nonetheless.

theCord January 24,1996 15 (Entertainment}- Joel and George fuse with yuppies

EATING OUT WITH business The host should he be interested. with if drink types. guy pizza an appetizer you're a pint.

AND JOEL GEORGE showedus to our table and suggest- Fusion serves bread pan pizza really hungry. Joel also enjoyed the jazz selec- Cord Entertainment ed some of their daily specials. We cooked in a traditional As unbelievable it tions clay oven as seems, we played during our visit. Miles

both opted to order from their and offers a number of both left food huge, exotic top- on our plate, so we Davis always adds something to the This week Joel and visit George detailed menu. ping combinations. Joel chose the can't comment on dessert. atmosphere of a quality eatery. Planet Fusion located at 238 King George ordered the chicken "Fusion Pizza" served with do know have If grilled However, we they you are interested in upscale Street South, the that to of deserts. just past Lyric. pasta was supposed come chicken, feta cheese, garlic, onions a wide selection neat-o dining, then check out Planet We visited Fusion the other day with the tomato-basil but and sauce, There is actually a separate Fusion. Given the pricing and the

for lunch, it enjoyable. arrived with a pesto sauce instead. bar, and finding dessert size, we recommend this restaurant

When we walked into the restau- it Although was a very good patrons are wel- for large gatherings like residence

rant noticed resembled we it an sauce, the waiter did come to visit the dinners, to quiet meals away from

upscale hotel lounge. (We still think screw the order. for the hustle up restaurant just and noise of most nearby

it's — hotel classy hey some lounges their desserts. restaurants.

are really nice.) For all claus- Nevertheless, the meal Fusion Planet Fusion you Planet has a huge does not attract

trophobics out there, the main din- was a little in good, yet spicier pool room its rear end...we many Laurier students given its dis-

area with ing is quite large than George would have liked it. mean the room. There are a roomy peppers. back tance from campus and its upscale tables and seats. When asked what the comfy the order came Although crust was not cooked number of pool tables with various business class clientele, however

The room was with, the waiter seemed somewhat Joels dining surprising- to satisfaction, the pizza was a sizes and a damn nice bar. This bil- Joel and George suggest stopping deserted for but informed that it reasonable deal ly a Thursday noon- unsure, George for $6.95. Joel rec- liard room is a classy place, if you into the restaurant the next time

hour, with the of few could with some bread ommends exception a come free ordering the California want to play pool, eat dinner or just you're in the area.

Harmless PC bedtime stories

JASON KALRA Correct Bedtime Garner this this book that Politically opens story: "Once is it isn't a commen- Instead, you'll probably just laugh Cord Entertainment Stories (PCBS) is hilarious. there who, just plain was a young princess tary on political correctness. For your face off. Honestly, where else

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories It is a successful to re-work when she tired of her that sort of there are shelves of will find attempt grew beating thing you the Three Little Pigs

James Finn Gamer tales into head the male struc- sober books devoted by: fairy modern, politically against power to this subject "singing songs of solidarity and writ-

(Toronto: Maxwell, 1994) 79pp. correct lingo. Thus, woman is ture at her castle, would relax by (one of the best being Culture of ing letters in protest to the United

spelled "womyn", and the wood- walking into woods and sitting Complaint by Robert Hughes). Nations" or the Three Goats Gruff

Usually, I wouldn't review a 79 chopper from Little Red beside small There she Chances won't the last page Riding a pond. are, you flip avoiding overgrazing and "keeping

book. I mean, it's not like I prefer Hood is called a would amuse herself her and "Well, their small Log-Fuel by tossing page, sigh, say: you ecological footprint as as

of book Technician. favorite ball and down that correctness something phone propor- golden up know, political thing possible"? PCBS doesn't inspire but 79 is shorter than The about and the role does make wonder". tions, pages most impressive thing pondering of the eco- sure me much, but it's definitely entertaining.

my history readings, which is some- this book is that it manages not to feminist warrior in her era." This

odd. I have I thing slightly However, cross a very precarious line. type of humouris typical throughout this few been eyeing book for some time, mean, for a pages it would seem PCBS, but the PC terminology

and when I saw that my sister had like a neat idea, but 79 pages of the doesn't invade sentence. An Warcraft fails every

bought it as a Christmas present for same thing could be oppressive. But unmitigated adaptation of these

someone, I crudely snatched it and Garner wisely injects the politically fairy tales wouldn't be this funny, read before it it was bib- correct when - wrapped (a lingo necessary and and Garner knows when to let the liophile's morality is quite low, some- when he does, the lingo in itself is story revert to its conventional to win over where between Satan and WLU funny. frame. Administrators with delusional con- Take for instance the of The most story important thing you duct fetishes). The and how Frog Prince, see might want to keep in mind about CHRIS MILLER-ROSS Bogus: With 20 campaigns, the

Cord Entertainment between each teß game stops to you

Software Review: War Craft - Ores the It also ofall story. strips you gold Humans and lumber before the vs. you begin

Platform: PC or Macintosh next round, the program would Super Requirements: 386 or 030, CD have been more entertaining ifit Bowl Blow Out ROM, 4 MB Hard Drive, & 8 MB allowed the user to play a game

Ram without interfering every time you What AT War Graft is a medieval strat- defeated an enemy. As with all &e egy game placing player against games, the computer-controlled

evil opponents in a quest to save (or player uses a formulate defeat you. the overthrow) human race. Learn the formula & you can win

Bonus: The game offers an impres- every time. The sound effects are

sive network feature, allowing game intending during die first five min-

playbetween PC's, Mac's, or a mix- utes of the game; then eventually of both. It both Here's the deal! ture supports begin to grate on your nenres. modem & network software. Vterdict: If you really enjoyed intuitive 'Castles', then it Gn the other 12 Monitor tv's! No cover charge! Impressive jp-aphlcs, oppo- buy nents, and a the if like *Ovoization' strong story help hand, you t you'll NTN fall into Challenges for Prizes (Ist come Ist serve) game place; find itlimiting& irritating.

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• Fatcats play at Volcano Pitcher of BEER and 12 wings $12.75 January 26

• University Players presents 18 wings $14.25 Medea in the Theatre

Auditorium 8 36 wings $18.75 at p.m. • Riverworks play at Wilfs Draw for San Francisco Warm Up Jacket • David Wilcox does his thing at Lulu's

• Habitat for Humanity at the

Volcano Thurs. 25 Moon Where January Jacob January 27

•University Players presents Fri. 26 Rii/erWorks January Medea in the Theatre

to Auditoriumat Bp.m. Sat. 27 Rare Indeed hang January • Rare Indeed play at Wilfs

January25 • Big Sugar play at Fed Hall

•University Players presents February 1

Medea in the Theatre auditori- • Inbreds, Rebecca West at the

at Sunday January um 8 p.m. Volcano

28,1996 • Jacob Moonplay at Wilfs February 2

• • Lulu's Pursuit of Happiness play in the Ashley Madsaac plays at (R) Doors at 4:00 for PreGame open pm

16 January 24, 1996 theCord —(Entertainment)

Henry Rollins speaks his mind

MOORE He made subdued extended about obsessed fan about last finest in the SEAN a entrance on one an year's Grammy Awards, symphonies world were After who took him small Cord Entertainment stage at about ten o'clock. to a rural town where he won an award for spoken nothing more than expensive cover

a con- some minor from the in Oklahoma. When he told these word and to see Gene bands. Another time he mentioned It was quite fascinating sight, applause recording got

A slew of Rollins broke stories it total stream-of-con- Simmon's his sidering the venue. slight- standing audience, was tongue. Staying true to participation as a guinea pig for in line outside into his He by sciousness and If he form, he said the first ritalin ly chilled people stood monologue. began improvisation. abruptly goodnight experiments.

the about the time his old remembered else after two and half hours of the dingy dive known as reminiscing something more nearly Nothing extraordinary except that it

in London this band, Black made an that connectedto the from the Embassy Hotel past Flag, appear- amusing story, speaking. came mouth of Rollins.

not to hear at this bar about he would to relate it to the audi- After out the most Some that Rollins Saturday night, some ance very same try filing of club, may say Henry is

live but to hear fourteen back. This drew in humorous seemed satisfied that starved media but if cool new band, years ence a way. people they a sponge, you

stories. But all weren't the to his someone tell some Of some cheering, which was quickly of his tales of paid the fifteen bucks see Rollins saw performance you might

wasn't small Rollins warm Rollins the Some of mind. Rollins course this just any quieted by responding, fuzzy type. took speak. the things men- change your is a man

"What You time stories tioned taken and time act. It was writer, singer, are cheering for? were to include some painful were seriously, who enjoys speaking and entertain-

and note to the audi- about fan and couldn't but at. terms. movie star, punk icon, generally eleven!" Mental a dying of cancer a some you help laugh ing others, but on his own

don'theckle the tattooed kid that went to all around nice guy, Henry Rollins ence: large deformed public At one point in the show when he You don't have to gain any moral

the while he's to school with him. Rollins ended his about who was doing speaking. man trying speak. was talking cover bands, he values just listen and be enter-

known Rollins of course is better for After the crowd settled down, set with some disdainful stories found it amusing that the world's tained.

the band named after himself, but Rollins began to tell a number of sto-

when he has the chance he also ries, one centering around his small

makes an effort to appear at these movie roles, another about his con- little engagements called spoken spiracy to have Michael Bolton's Culture comes word performances. These events vocal chords severed, and another

aren't exactly what you might think they would be. He doesn't get up on Hard Cord stage and recite verses of poetry

with clenched a cigarette between to Waterloo his fingers. No, in fact all that

Rollins does is tell a few interesting

stories about things he's experi-

enced DARREN MAHAFFY with K-W to The three lately. Nothing really special partner jointly support see Magic Flute years ago if it weren't Rollins the Cord Entertainment Henry doing opera. Hamilton-Wentworth, as it in Toronto). Freeman explained

On turned story-telling. Friday January 26, the out, was looking for the that "K-W Opera has made a com-

Kitchener-Waterloo Opera begins its same thing. The K-W Opera was mitment to bring students into the

season thanks to the coordination inaugural by presenting born, of hall". Dress code isn't a problem ear Maestro Daniel Lipton's Popera at these two communities. either. "No shirt, no shoes —no candy the Centre In the Square. Lipton Popera itself features arias from Opera" joked Freeman.

AARON HUNTER created ten while Popera years ago Carmen, Lakme and Rigoletto. I have seen Popera in Hamilton,

Cord Entertainment Hamilton conducting Opera and, Freeman hopes that the friendly it was excellent. Many of the talent- ear the Freeman the and according Kenneth fun atmosphere of the presen- ed musicians from the Hamilton

1.Fox's "Electronic Puck". General "a tation will allow the candy Director, presents good K-W Opera to Philharmonic are playing in this

The looks like the introduce the more to to - hockey way people opera". grab a foothold in community. new company, and the soloists

to Exhale old Batman TV the The K-W He Waiting show, more Opera was founded as describes the evening as Aline Kutan, Deidra Palmour, Jason

Various Artists Americans will understand it. result business hits". a of a proposition. "opera's greatest Howard and Carlo Scibelli - have

Arista Pow! Zowee! Freeman noted that a love of classi- The evening even seems reason- performed to acclaim around the

Waiting to Exhale is mak- 2. Hate cm the World Wide cal music and has been able currently groups opera pre- for students. At $15 and $22 world. This evening presents an

solid inroads towards box-office Wet*. in this ing sent community of many for student tickets (bring your excellent opportunity for both lovers success, and the soundtrack looks Double-click now for to goose-step- years. Laurier ID card) this presentation is ofopera and students looking dis- like it could do as well. I have to morons. K-W elected to if there reasonable form just ping see was very by opera standards cover this art to come away admit that although the ballads and mistress the 3. Vanessa-Mae, of a community nearby that could (I remember paying $52 a seat to satisfied. slow funk featured on this album electric violin.

I are generally not my cup of tea, It's just Ashley Maclsaac with a

to plan keep Waiting to Exhale as a wetT-shirt Mid a shave.

of part my collection. All the music 4. Pacino-speak this disc on was written by Quiet quiet quiet TERRIFYING the Babyface (with exception of My YELLquiet Centre Funny Valentine). Babyface is well 5. reduction, Spot Red-eye known for "smooth" cuts and he But how will I know who's evil does not disappoint on this CD. and who's not?

Contributors the to album are 6. Fridays at the Tiirret Whitney Houston (three times), Toni Back to Sweden, wretched Ace of is mm® mmms Braxton, SWV, Patti Laßelle, For Base! You will conquer no more Real, TLC, and many others. My souls here. favourite tune on this disc is the 7. Exotic fruit

TLC tune called "This is How it Yes it's M£Me>£(ZSUiP iS £ASV: expensive and yes it's Works", featuring Left Eye Lopes but if name it pretty, you you'll ALL YOU \e A distinctive tJGGD srupewr tDI lyrical styles. Also on this justgetattached. CD is the smash single "Exhale 8. the Daytona 500.

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Without Feathers Twice Thought

I don't like when Anton Volcansek you talk to me like that making demands, and

asking ridiculous questions.

I off our television, for a number The other day turned Phlllp. And just where did you

order to weakened white blood cell of hours 1n replenish my come from anyway?

radiation count as a result of his Immense output.

I sat 1n uncomfortable silence, master and Franz and When you never had

manservant, while Philip's rotors wound down and finally fell the time

si lent. I was patient.

"50..." I ventured. "How vacation, Franz?" was your And here you are again.

"Es Herr he said. "It was war trochen, Anton," very dry. Go away

They have summer 1n Argentina now."

minutes later I broke the silence About twenty again. So I watch your

notable "Anything happen?" liquid movements

"We11...1 got married, for one thing." and I'm strong.

"What? You married?" I couldn't believe what I was got You don't thlnk so

"When did this come about?" hearing. you're very naive that way

of mein Herr. We didn't "After a night heavy drinking, and that's okay

know what we were In the we woke 1n bed and doing. morning up but I am not user-frlendly

realized we had gotten married. Wedding rings and all."

"So you're married now?" Michelle Graham

"No," he explained. "She was my sister, so the annulment

came through fairly quickly."

Again, silence.

A half hour later Franz volunteered, "Things at city hall

were interesting." "In Waterloo?" I asked. Flowers Of Our Souls

"No, in the town where my brothers and sisters live in

Argentlna."

"Far away, then?"

to When I think of friend heart 1s full "Yes," Franz stressed. "What I am about relate to you you my my of love-

A friend who's cared much about has nothing whatsoever to do with anything here in Kitchener- so or thought so often of.

And though I seldom say 1t I want you now to know. Waterloo. In fact, it is an anecdote about a place far away in

Your friendship means a lot to me-much more than I can show. the Padagonia region of Argentina."

"I understand," I nodded. "Go on." You've given me so very much; how can I explain? "My brother Fritz is involved in many community organiza- You took the time to listen when life for me was rain. tions in the town. The community centre was recently hurt by But now the light has broken through the clouds so thick with storm funding cuts. They were hoping to take a vote to the people to The rainbow is the now smiling, sun 1s bright and warm. ask if they would support the community centre to keep it

" open. It means so very much to me to know I have a friend "Sounds like I said. socialism," Who takes the time to whom listen, on I can depend. Franz his then Often those who glared through monocle, continued, "My say they care will seldom stick around.

brother and the went to hall When life community town to get a question has grown unpleasant they are nowhere to be found.

the put on ballot of the upcoming UN-observed elections. They

had a petition and..." I want you to remember, no matter where we're bound

We'll be far can't be found. "Is this going anywhere?" I asked. never so apart our friendship

"To make For you, my friend, I'll always have a loving heart that cares, a short story even shorter, mein Herr, town

A shoulder soft to on when life 1s hard to bear. council denied the cry request, dismissing the petition. One coun -

cilmember grunted 'Townspeople will sign anything', while The special love between us, the love that friendship brings another council member was certain no one would have supported Is delicate and beautiful like flowers in the spring. paying a small fee to the keep centre open if they had been And though, at times, the winter winds with fearless fury blow, of aware an impending tax hike." I'll do my best to gently warm these flowers of our souls. "I there's suppose some skewed logic there," I said.

"What do you expect from right-wing conservatives?" Jamie W.L. Hill "Pardon?"

Franz explained, "The council 1n that town 1n the

Padagonia region of Argentina is heavily represented by conser- vatives. Their dismissal Site-ings of the centre's request for a popular vote was based on a right-wing Ideology which fears community- based action through the propagation of Half of them knowledge. 01.14.23am 1996.01.21 think they've seen Evita in the 7-11 at one time another." or Location: North York, Ontario

"What's brother to your going Picture-Box: On do?" Station: WGRZ (Buffalo: time slot after fledgling SNL) Franz smiled, "I him gave a copy of your book 'Tales in Audio: "Get Dick on the Web!" Support of the and Oligarchy' told him to 'know thine enemy'. Video: http://www.n1ghtstand.com They' 11 try agai n." Thoughts: Hmmm encode video 1n ... memory I mused on his last point. "Do I from get any royalties Click: Off this transaction?" Tired bodies need rest he No, said. "It was an old copy I've used as a doorstop." Skip: Forward We sat 1 n silence another two hours then turned on

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