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Comic creator Robert Kirkman (bottom left) answers fans questions while cosplayers emulate the likes of Master Chief (top left) and the ladies of Sucker Punch (right).
Inside Artists return to the Hillside
Campus improvements The Cord and thousands of devotees
flocked to annual festival Terrace Guelph's From the food court to the Concourse, Laurier is receiving this many upgrades summer. a 3 News, page MIKE LAKUSIAK
IN DEPTH EDITOR You have to be part of a
Once again, The Cordwas lucky the kind community. It's Coach colour enough to attend the 28th annual swaps
Hillside festival at the Guelph Lake of festival that when it Island this July, for three days of mu- Former UW hockey coach of six sic, communal living and praying for the is looks the Golden Hawks leaves, community years to overnight rain so the fire ban would
as his new home. be lifted. better offfor it." There's something about Hill- 8 Sports, page side that keeps people coming back after like the year year, man —Torquil Campbell, Memphis dubbed"King of the Hillside" who had camped since Wednesday in the healthy volunteer area with an elaborate ar- Eating
rangement of tarps and tiki torches in anticipation of the drum circles, The Cord different diets and investigates very polite people music to from to kosher and why Comes and their veganism come. a City played own set students make these life choices. "The people that come here come on Saturday, in addition to Camp- said bell with Toronto hereevery year," Torquil Camp- appearing young 4 Features, page earlier in the bell ofMemphis, who was playing bandHooded Fang
That the festival with bandmate Chris day. performance was one of
"Some of themhave collaborations that Dumont. come many workshop
for and matched different artists 20 or 30years they bring together What would Wilf do? their families andkids and that, to on a single stage just to see what
me, is the spirit of a festival." might happen. the Lastyear's Hillside was capped Michael Wrycraft has been
main MC the festival for off by a performance by Campbell's stage at 17 and he and that the work- other band, Stars, explained years explained that his connection to the festival. "I ba- shop arrangement is employed is sically have bands so I can have an at Hillside a purely Canadian
invention. excuse to come hang out at Hillside it's in the summertime," he said, count- "It's not even in Europe, not
he said. "In most fes- ing off appearances with Stars and in America," This week a male student writes Broken Social Scene at the festi- tivals in the world there is a main in asking for advice about dating isn't and side — val. "Summer complete for me stage numerous stages and sex. that's MIKE LAKUSIAK IN DEPTH EDITOR without playing a show here." it." Hillside on and Chris of Sloan on the main at Campbell Dumontare tour- Murphy performs stage "Coast Coast." Life, thecord.ca their Here 6 with Kevin Drew as of the workshop to ing on recent release of Arts, page Sunday part THE CORD • Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2 EDITOR'S PAGE
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Laurier's summer overhaul
WLUSU the face of University, re-arrange the WLU campus through various construction projects
nearly completed, was the JUSTIN SMIRLIES complete overhaul ofthe Fred Nichols Cam- CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR
pus Centre's (FNCC) third floor, in-
Throughout the summer, various cluding the Two-Four Lounge. have places on campus been receiv- Nick Gibson, president and CEO
ing a makeover, not only to look and ofWLUSU, explained that the de- feel more comfortable for students, cision to renovate the floor was
but to address an issue that Wilfrid "two-fold." The newly refurbished Laurier fac- offices University is currently union have adopted an open- which will of ing: rapid growth. concept, consist open
Along with planned new build- cubicles rather than closed offices,
such the Global ings as Innovation something Gibson feels will offer a
Exchange (GIE) building that will more productive work environment. Michael's replace St. campus, the As for students, according to Gib- well the Wilfrid and university, as as son, WLUSU general manager Laurier Student's Union Mike McMahon the renovated University space (WLUSU), have renovatedtheir will benefit students greatly.
on to address "I think it's that stu- public spaces campus just a space issue this of growth. dents can use in a lot more effective
"Most of these renovations lot students [are way. A more can come
to accommodate and in I think that's done] growth up capacity wise, to improve the concourse and the the biggest thing," explained Gib- Student's Union's student "This for areas," son. campus is desperate said Mark Detwieller, of have the manager space, so we to use space planning, design and construction we do have in the most effective and
at WLU. efficient and think way, I that we ac-
The Concourse is one of the main complished that with this project." that the areas university is currently The new additions to the floor in- clude working on to create a more com- groupstudy rooms that will be fortable environment. suitable for about students study six per
"It's because of basically just refreshing up room, more study space the space; new flooring, new paint, the re-location of campus clubs and NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRPAHY MANAGER all Mike efficient bath- The Terrace new furniture," explained Foot Patrol, energy renovation, one of the conduction projects on campus, is set to begin in early August.
Welk, project coordinatorof renova- rooms and added electrical outlets. tions and construction. He also not- Gibson notedthat the The group process sometimes we can run into some is- design, and Gibson hopes to have ed that, since almost student rooms will be non-book- Both the and WLUSU such and did the office be every study university sues as asbestos, we to open some point in owns a therewill able and will work on a first-come, have said that the renovationsand into that." the months of the school laptop computer, run early year. be more electrical and im- first-served but WLUSU will construction havebeen Gibson stated that the asbestos "It's bit of outputs basis, projects go- a a hassle," said Gibson.
Internet that proved connectivity. change if conflicts occur. ing fairly well. was contained and removed safely All the projects are expected to "In student with the third floor "More we've haven't had any new spaces we are Along FNCC or less, by the proper authorities.He also be completed by mid to late August,
the wireless with WLUSU is in- We're added thatthe affected in time for students renovating high project, building an any huge hiccups. obviously area was re- just to return. hubs and teractive kiosk called the Union but and the is in and renovation of density as many [electri- coming up to August here, we mote issue common Construction
into Terrace News cal] receptacles that we can fit Desk across from Wilf's and Inter- only have a few weeks left before older buildings. the and International
— will this week and the the space and the budget." national News which will replace school starts," said Welk. "But I WLUSU has run into a bit of an begin or next, Both Detwieller and Welk the think has been with the of the demolition of Michael's assure C-Spot. everything on time, issue construction St. campus that will have where stand Foot Patrol office the first floor will this fall. study areas on campus we today." on happen The numbers stronger Internetconnections. They For the Two-Four Lounge, Gib- of the FNCC. According to Gibson, also added thatoutlets havebeen The budget for the concourse was son said, "It was actually smoother the initial design — which was done For more Campus, Local and National News, visit addedaround the dining hall. estimated around $300,000. Ac- than I thought it would be. There by another party, not WLUSU or the
renovations in 60 it issues it — Along with the cording to Welk, per cent of were some when came to university did not meet fire code. thecord.ca made the the concourse, the university is also was funded by the Student Life Levy, walls. The campus is pretty old, and Amendments willbe to where the funded the planning on moving a number of rest was by services, such as human resources, studentaffairs office. marketing and public affairs, WLU For the WLUSU projects, the bud- for the third floor of the press and physical resources to the get FNCC, office the the 2010-11 board of on 255 King St. Also, pres- as approved by ident and the administrative staff directors, was nearly $600,000. The
Peters union are moving from the building desk on the second floor was to 202 Regina St. budgeted at $100,000. The freed used stated that up space willbe McMahon, however, for offices and with the uniondesk "there has been faculty study spaces bud- to accommodate the 1,200 first-year amendments to it already, [the business students that will be flood- what get] is way beyond was re-
As ing the Peters building in the fall. quired to achieve the space." a
result, the construction of thekiosk
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NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Sorry, I can't eat that.'
it's because of is a Making a significant change in your diet, whether moral, health, or religious reasons, daunting commitment. Three students share their experiences
a Kosher idea." a carton of Oasis my BREE RODY-MANTHA recently picked up 'now student Gold- In fact, Goldman said, therest of orange juice and it said dairy- Second-year Kenny FEATURES EDITOR I love food. If anything, does fol- free.' How the Hell is there dairy in man was never overly serious about his immediate family not
with?" while growing "It was low the same kosher diet that he Vegetarianism orange juice to begin Judaism up. becoming a vegetarian more secular," he told The Cord. So does. "It's a bit difficultat home... Second-year global studies student With moderating her diet so
of- whenhe his first ofuni- I'm to to it as much as I Jordana McLeod has been a vegetar- heavily, McLeod said thatothers begun year trying keep has increased the variety for since the ten she is deficient of in of 2010 and can, not that I've broken it. Some- ian nearly two years, suspect pro- versity September became involved with Hillel times I end Fall of after watching the film tein. However, she "It's actual- Water- up making my own 2009 says, offood I eat." that looks loo and other meals." Earthlings, a documentary ly really easy to get enough protein. Jewish organizations,
Goldman made the decision to be- all his seriousness about at the various industries in the world You only need about 50 grams a day Despite
serious his reli- Goldman is not shut which use animals for profit. as an average-sized woman. A slice come more about keeping kosher,
"The video is horrific and fairly ofwhole-grain bread and peanut gion and to startkeeping kosher. out from society. "I still participate other nauseating," said McLeod. "I haven't butter is already about6 grams." Goldmanstarted small, cutting all in night life, activities, and McLeod, student —Jordana ofhis diet. Unlike he said. "I eaten meat since." She clarified, For those considering a vegetari- pork products out things," am not cut out
main and Goldman from but I do sacrifice small "My reasons aren't purely an diet, McLeodrecommends shop- vegetarians vegans, society,
stated that kosher - at least about animal rights. While that's ping at international food stores for keeping things."
- is a huge part, it's also dietary, it's a wide variety of food at reasonable abstaining from pork products it's also political and a large part prices. She also highly recommends relatively easy on campus.
environmental." downtownKitchener restaurant "There were a lot of options... It
is of McLeod has also made various Cafe Pyrus, which serves mostly Despite restrictions, Twomey was as simple as getting a slice
at but foodwith cheese and fond of all kinds of food and loves cheese or a sandwich attempts a vegan lifestyle vegan organic pizza getting Know Your foundthat restrictions have milk for new from without bacon," Goldman campus non-vegans. trying things, especially explained. made difficult "I love she said. "If different nationalities. "I love Thai Goldman also it too to commit fully. food," any- expressed gratitude Diets has food. So I'll make some and throwin to the rabbi whowould "Honestly, campus struggles are thing, becoming a vegetarian on campus,
I'm I of host various where part of the reason why no longer increased the variety of food eat... tofu instead meat." get-togethers
she admitted. "It harder differ- Also Goldmanwould kosher food a diet of vegan," was I've learned to cook so many gluten-intolerant, Twomey eat Vegetarian: consisting
reactions meat animal in- to eat healthy food. You get reduced ent things, try different things, and has to wheat proteins and and hang out with fellow Jewish no or bi-products
to eating fries." generally be more accepting about must eat gluten-free bread. The in- students. cluding marshmallows, gelatin or
McLeod's restrictions are fairly whatother people eat." toleranceputs her in an awkward "They haveFriday night dinners, animal stock.
simple: she will not eat beef, pork or position at times, she said. "People or for holidays we'll all get together,"
poultry. She also limits her intake of Veganism think I'm really picky," she joked. he explained. Though he said he is Pesco-vegetarian: a diet con-
and milk she cultural studies and noted that her still of of fish but no other eggs products, though Fourth-year Twomey job at unaware good restaurants to sisting meat
in said she will consume cheese from film studies student Jacqueline UnionMarket allows her to easily eatkosher Waterloo, he told The products.
time to time. Twomey has been living as a vegan accommodate her dietary choices Cord that many grocery stores sell While for without "It that kosher food. diet consist- some vegetarians opt to eat nearly one year breaking on campus. really helps I Polio-vegetarian: a
McLeod also refuses fish and from her strict diet of work Union because "I know like Zehr's and of but no other meat fish, no meat, eggs, at Market, we at places ing poultry
gelatin. dairy products or gluten. have a chef there... I'm able to make Sobey's they have sections of certi- products.
commits She also heavily to "My first reason is animal rights," suggestions to her, like for example, fied kosher food."
labels food. "I la- she "then the environ- let's the stuffed bell after of a strict diet that checking on explained, 'Hey, try making Recently, a year success- Vegan: vegetarian bel-read like she said. "I and thenhealth." eschews all animal in- a fiend," ment peppers without cheese."' fully staying away from pork prod- products
leather However, she noted, once she ucts, Goldman decidedto take his cluding wool, silk, or any
Union commitment from leaves Market, the rest of a step furtherby con- other product coming an less thanaccommodat- animal. campus is suming dairy and meat in separate ing. "Oh, it sucks," she said plainly. meals.
"It's nowhere whatI have in "Onebasic rule that's Kosher: or near my important meaning "proper" house. I'd have that after of diet outlined Jewish to spend way more is you eat any sort dairy "pure," a by
to make meal have fullhour law. There [money] a good at my meal, you to eat one are varying degrees
house." before eat sort of of kosher. Rules include you can any meat," keeping Like also had he "And from McLeod, Twomey explained. anytimeyou eat eating no meat split-hooved
for Cafe in down- of have animals, fish with scales or high praise Pyrus any sort meat meal, you to no fins, Kitchener for affordable before and and cheese town vegan wait six hours you eat any keeping meat
cuisine. because takes dairy... simply it your separate.
She also time it told The Cord about her body a long to digest meat, love of seed Halal: quinoa, a gluten-free might get stuck in your teeth, die meaning "passable" or "per-
that add to about missable" in the Islamic halal "you can just any- meat stays in your body longer." faith,
thing... it's got allyour amino acids, Though Goldman is serious about applies to many things including
and it's naturally derived." his choices, he is also proud of the diet, in order for food to be con-
sidered animal must be With all that she chooses not to fact that he came to those decisions halal. any in the of Allah. eat, Twomey still admits a weakness himself. "I know a lot ofpeople slaughtered name
for cheese. "I'll have it think is Halal diet does not grilled on glu- religion something you were permit pork,
NICK ten-freebread with blood, alcohol or other intoxi- LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER vegan cheese," raised with that is kind of manipu-
Student Jackie has never her she "You be he said. Twomey compromised veganism on explained. can a vegan lating," "Deciding to keep cants.
campus, she admits it is at times. and still have comfortfood." though a struggle some aspects of kosher were solely ARTS
Arts Editor Liz Smith • lsmith(athecord.ca
CharactersataboundComic-Con
The Cord takes a trip down to San Diego for the annual film, television and popular arts extravaganza
WADE THOMPSON
Hall H the to VISUAL DIRECTOR was once again place
be on Friday, as Steven Spielberg
This the most made his first at Comic- past week, prominent appearance event in the comicbook world be- Con to discuss his upcoming TinTin and ended the border The Secret the Unicorn. gan across as film, of San Diego Comic-Con commenced The prolific director talked about off the California shores. The once the new film while showing some
centric "comic book" festival has never before seen footage. As an evolved over the years to become unbelievabletreat for the audience, one of the preeminent stops for Hol- Spielberg's Adventures ofTin Tin col-
lywood film and television studios laborator Peter Jackson, who was to unleash their upcoming projects supposed to be filming The Hohhit in on to the world. New Zealand, made a surprise en-
Because of the grand scale of the trance on to the stage. The two then
convention it is to in now, impossible discussed their filmographies a Q take all of the and with the audience mak- in panels appear- & A session
that ances are scheduled over the ing for a truly amazing encounter.
Once in course of the five days. Attempting the dust settled the Hall, to get the best of all the popular arts Steven Soderbergh came out with is a difficult task, but I did my best to cast members Gina Carano and
take in everything that I could. Here Channing Tatum to discuss their is what The Cord covered: action thriller Haywire. Theywere
thenfollowedby director James Preview Night McTeigue and actors John Cusack,
Starting with a bang on the night Alice Eve and Luke Evens to discuss of July 20th, Comic-Con opened their gothic thriller, TheRaven. its doors to their preview audience Taking a step out of Hall H once Raven who got to experience the exhibi- The was through, the new tionhall before it to other "Thundercats"TV show was open premiered
holders. The au- in anotherroom An audience filled pass preemptive .
dience also had the opportunity with hardcore fans wentballistic at to check out thepilot episodes for the pilot episode. a numberof new shows premier- A panel regarding Disney Chan-
ing laterthis fall. They ranged from nel's "PhineasandFerb" followed
CBS's crime thriller "Person of In- and debutednew scenes and exclu-
terest" to the new show from pro- sive shorts created specifically for
ducer J.J. Abrams, "Alcatraz", debut- Comic-Con. As a huge follower of ing on Fox. Given the length of lines the show, the panel was hilarious to
sit at both events, the first day was just through. They also announced the aprecursor to grand experience that they are currently working on a to come. theatrical release of the show, hope-
for fully being completed 2013. Day One Three The morning events started with a Day
six the film stop in Hall H, the massive thou- Stepping away from big sand plus arenawhere the majority panels for Saturday, a discussion in- of the big movie panels take place. volving Production Designers from
The first of those was for the newest the Art Director's Guild was taking
Dawn: Part in of the room's Twilight entry, Breaking 1. place one upstairs. director Bill Condon and of established artists Here cast Here agroup members Taylor Lautner, Kristen discussed anecdotes and experienc-
and Robert Pattinson es have had while on a Stewart ap- they working peared to talk about the film with number ofprestigious productions. who hadbeen fans, lining up since Videogame giant Capcom came
into after unveil Tuesday night to get a good seat to the room directly to idols. informationabout their forth- see their vampiry new
Following the magnitude of the coming sequel, Ultimate Marvel vs.
Ani- Fans series did "twi-hards" was Aardman Capcom 3. of the not mation, the studio responsible for seem disappointed in the least.
"Wallace and Gromit" and Chicken Disney Channeltook to the front of the their Run. They were in San Diego to pro- room next, discussing
But- mote their two new films: Pirates: plans for their hit show "Kick
Band ofMisfits andArthur Christmas. towski". The voice cast, along with
NBA The footage they revealed from both frequent guest all-star Dwight audi- films was indeed stellar, definitely Howard, played totheir young WADE THOMPSON VISUAL DIRECTOR with the studios trailers for on par previous ence, showing prospec- share their collaboration, The Adventures of Tintin track record. tive episodes and discussing future Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson (top) upcoming for in their costumes. Besides the films themselves, storylines. while elsewhere fans embrace the Comic-Con experience by posing photos
filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and "TheWalking Dead" creator
80s character actor Paul Reubens Robert Kirkman then graced his
(as Pee Wee Herman) grabbed some awaiting audienceafter Disney had
Hall H timein between the large dispersed from the area. The inex- haustible the panels to reveal upcoming projects comic creator spent
hour in A with his dis- they have going on, including Spur- a Q.& fans,
lock's documentary on Comic-Con cussing everything from his non-
in which he premiered the trailer zombie works to Season 2 of "The and Herman's new movie he has Walking Dead" TV Show. campus with mega-producer Judd Apatow. Mfeto
Film District held a dual panel health plan! MKMRM with two of their upcoming projects, Winding downthe five-day festivi- RflHl Covered under the university from Ar- including the Guillermo del Toro ties, a panel discussion revealed written, Troy Nixey directed Don't chaia Entertainment a new
Be the Dark and the newest graphic novel that is coming out Afraid of Our Priorities Ryan Gosling film, Drive. The horror this fall based off of an unproduced visit our are Service, creative Hen- centric Dark looked like a welcome script from legend Jim WLHI F Cta t
entry to del Toro's repertoire and son. The work entitled "A Tale of in the vain ofHenson's the filmmaker himself was a wel- Sand" will be
Drive films he made in his come delight on the panel, but short early ca-
which also shown to the stole the show with the trailer and reer, were ON CUSSES, CONTACT LENSES for the scene that was shown. Looking like audience as a reference ma-
a tribute to the classic car movies of terial. Illustrator Ramon Perez was
left little doubt in attendance to reveal and the 19 70s, Drive as panels from the which looks to why Nicolas Winding Refn won artwork novel,
his Best Director award at thisyear's extremely crisp andfantastical.
their Cannes FilmFestival. Add this one Archaia also revealed plans
list ifit wasn't to release to other Henson to your anticipated sequels there already. properties The Dark Crystal and Laby- rinth in graphic novel form. • 27, 2011 6 ARTS THE CORD Wednesday, July
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Collaborations rule at
Hillside 2011
main climbed —cover from across Canada and beyond. stage, Mangan over
Mangan was present for most the monitorsand down into the time During the course of this year's of the weekend, spending be- crowd for the close of "Robots" and
— shorts Hillside, workshops featuredVan- tween his own shows which in- took time to roll his jeans into Hannah cluded the heat be couver's Mother Mother, a surprise appearance on- as proved pants to a poor
choice. Georgas and Dan Mangan on a stage with Fred Penneron Sunday — in shows single stage, as well as Sloan with taking other and talking Similarly, Mangan was at ease of the around and Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene to people, be it some many wandering being ap- that make Hillside that would talk and one of tire more interesting volunteers run proached by anyone
musicians. workshops of the weekendfeatured smoothly or fellow to him. less Australian roots rockers Graveyard "Even though it's my first time Asked about being incognito
in Trainalongside Quebec's Karlcwa, here the place is swarming with after the success he's experienced this bands that know and then aside the last few he his whowalked away with year's I years, explained
that in Polaris Prize a few months back. from there's a lot of people perspective. end here festival like this and "What it creates is all the mu- bands from Torontothat up "Being at a
festival but also thataren't he said. all the time is still sic you expect at a even playing," being recognized in into music that never existed before "It's a great place to run every- a really bizarre thing," he said. will with folks "The fact of the if the history of the universeand body and reconnect you matter is, peo- awhile." the time hello never exist again in 45 minutes," Ry- haven't seen in ple are taking to say craft "It of talked about the continuous and of show explained, creates a sense He express a story a they
musicians who and since his last saw of it could have been a community among touring recording ours,
don'tknow each other like can't album and the new he it could havebeen you songs played year ago, yester- possibly imagine." at the festival off his upcoming al- day, and they want to take the time
Trainand Kark- bum Oh Fortunewhich out in to have to honour Seeing Graveyard comes express that, you that." wa perform Friday night, two bands late September. that,you have to respect
that were neither familiar with each "I feel like we've never beenbusier "That's amazing, that someone others' and have this album that moved did. music nor language, together yet we new was by something you
making beautiful, bearable noise people haven't heardyet," he said, Honestly, any musician gets into
and smiling all the while seemed to adding, "It's complicated in that it music because they've been moved
hard exhaust- and that's what want prove Rycraft's point. was to make, it was by music they
his first and to do. So be in where Making appearanceat ing emotionally tormenting to to a position
Dan Man- Hillside was Vancouver's put together, which is usually the people are telling you thatyou whose album that moved that's it's gan, 2009 Nice, Nice, sign you're on to something them, fruition,
ROSALIE EID PHOPOGRAPHY MANAGER Very Nice earned him a spot on the interesting." gratifying."
A trio of Vancouver artists and 2010Polaris short list and accolades his the perform (above) Torquil Campbell. During appearance on
KATE TURNER LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
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Graveyard Train performs in the volunteer campground and Fred
Penner welcomes Dan Mangan to the stage on Sunday. THE CORD • Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7
EDITORIAL
Editor Opinion Joseph McNinch-Pazzano • jmcninchpazzanocathecord.ca
Oslo attacks deserve our
undivided attention
Last week's bombing and shooting in Oslo, Norway
marks a devastating manifestationof domestic ter-
rorism in a nationthat has been mostly peaceful since
World War 11.
Unlike other incidents the in years following 9/11,
the Oslo attacks did not occur in an area ofthe world
is where violence unfortunately mainstream nor can
they be attributed to internationalterrorism.
The questions that Oslo raises about domestic and
global security are not just challenges for Norway but for the entireinternational community. of the Yet, on Saturday, July 23, one top trending top- ics Twitter the deathof British on was pop star Amy
Winehouse. Tweets about Winehouse's death com-
almost of all prised ten per cent tweets on that day. The tragic act of domestic terrorismin Oslo, howev-
er, barely trended in the United States and comprised
less than of all — one per cent tweets on Friday the
of the attack — and less than half the day a per cent on
same day as Winehouse's deathon Saturday.
On early Monday, Amy Winehousewas still trend-
ing and Oslo was nowhere to be found.
When the vast majority ofTwitter users are under the of this sad about the age 30, poses a question pri- orities of this generation.
While it is possible for people to mourn both trag-
edies at the same time and while we need not debate which tragedy is greater, we need to ask ourselves why
such a brutal terrorist attack gets so little play in main-
stream or social media.
it is easier Perhaps to ignore Oslo and the unan- swerable question of how one man could so sinisterly invade and take the lives of children a camp innocent
minute on a 90 shooting rampage. Maybe it is easier to turn our attentionto a pop star whoserapid rise to
fame was marked by an even faster decline into "train wreck" this territory. Or, quite possibly, post-9/11 gen- eration is too accustomed to random acts of violence and hate. TAYLOR GAYOWSKY GRAPHICS EDITOR
Even so, the victims' families deserve more thanour obligatoiy sympathy. They deserve more thanAmeri-
can mediabriefly considering whether this had con- nections to international terrorism and al-Qaeda be- Use media with immediate social fore quickly moving onto stories more wisely impact.
And, they deserve more thanbeing forced to play second fiddle British who lived abominablesounds of Rebecca Black. TED talks. Even to a pop star danger- insightful ridiculously ously on the edge, and aired her issues in frontof an As well, it can spread pointless trends funny YouTube clips aren't bad once in
I audience bent on watching her dramatic rise and fall. such as "planking" (sorry, just don't awhile.
quite get it). In the end, people become Also, it can bring people together for
—The Cord EditorialBoard intertwinedin things that don'thave common causes and be used to spread
for any merit. awareness, especially political
But with the recent limited release of causes.
social with hav- JUSTIN SMIRLIES Google +, this means that media There's nothing wrong take is even and — with the the occasional of life, Stop complaining, CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR growing bigger ing update your
is — large corporation that Google our or posting some photos ofyour trip to action heat In Bahamas — in against wave today's technological society, social lives will be more public. the just keep everything
media has become an inescapable force The cool thing about Google + though moderation.
alerts have cities that in touchwith is that have the to create The world is more Recent smog prompted some to enact constantly keeps us you ability digital becoming
take the world. Like most various "circles" of so behave like wouldas if measures to encouragepeople to more responsi- surrounding peo- people you know, prevalent, you
for the conditions. websites such as Facebook, and to choose which circle these were next to bility ple my age, you get you people you.
of for and YouTube of wouldlike and Let's back to the The city Laval, example, is continuing an ini- Twitter engulf most my to see updates from, go original pur- which enacted dollar the late hours which circles view of social media: social and tiative was in 2008 to charge one time, especially during can your posts. pose being
is ideas. bus fares. The objective to get people out of their cars of the night before a midterm exam or However, this won't necessarily revo- spreading
lutionize social will still that on the and onto buses, hopefully contributing to less air pollu- whenmy attention wanes considerably media; people It appears every platform
alerts. lecture. whatever and it's a Internet is some variation of so- tion during smog during a post they want just today
in So is of it. cial let's this tool in- Locally, buses are well air-conditioned the sum- this a fact: social mediaisn't go- matter ignoring media, so use to
Unlike how conduct them- with each not one mer and yet, regional roads are still clogged full of cars ing anywhere and it's just going to get people teract other, annoy business usual. If and accessible. selves real life and another. with people going about as people bigger, quicker more in public spaces, and time concernedabout the their Even if avoid it and under- thereis no online It's atthe same were seriously heat, as com- you try to etiquette regarding exciting,
in that its it's behaviour. If time to where plaints suggest, why are they getting their cars stand time-wasting capabilities, you were to spend slightly frightening, imagine
in in the social interaction with would showthem all this will take us and how havebeen baking the sun all day? ingrained we someone, you technology took of much of it will the land- The point is individualactions matter and doing have with others. the cell phone photos you your- actually change
of habit — like — should embrace the over- self in front of a mirror, use of things out driving every day simply Yes, we improper scape society.
of social media. while and then But, if we continueto be self-ab- won't cut it. whelming power But we grammar telling a joke
it recite about sorbed then the future isn't so Additionally, municipal governments shouldbe must also use properly. proceed to song lyrics your looking From I making efforts to assist people during the heat wave. what experience on these lost love? bright. has realm but the I'm Local pools should have "free swims" instead of charg- sites, it become, at times, a Maybe you would, point is, Maybe just being cynical, maybe
for like does. of and forum full don'tabuse social media. We can all be not. I have friends who deletedtheir ing rates seasons' passes Moses Springer complete nonsense a narcissistic of the I've in- Facebook because they While heat waves aren't new, the quality of air as- of and self-deprecating guilty things mentioned, profiles just
in remarks. But don'tbe excessive, couldn'thandle it but had sociated with them and our role contributing to the cluding myself. anymore,
in is bad idea close it back because were air quality is much more evident thanbefore. We need Facebook, particular, becoming and it's not always a to to bring they just
downthe and out of the + to make a concertedeffort to recognize that our global more and more unbearable to visit, with the laptop orto put phone completely "loop." Google
environ- about find other outlet to release is a bit cooler, but it won't dramatically emissions are simply not sustainable for our people complaining excessively some your
minor the social media or near- ment or our future. the most tedious and mundaneaspects frustrations. change way is,
school and social media is useful for as as Facebook. at life, particularly about Regardless, ly get big
—The Cord EditorialBoard how much it "sucks." spreading knowledge, especially current So please act like normal people on-
And most of the it's for at- events. Twitter is for out line and don't me because I time, a cry great finding annoy per- like the innovation that is social — and discov- tention even ifyou post something news, sports updates even sonally
without that what our do on a media. This unsigned editorial is based off informal discussions and intent. ering politicians regu- do then the The Cord's editorial It's also at creat- lar basis. And for once, please not use agreed upon by majority of board, notoriously good the minutesof fame" for If have "your" when intend to use "you're" which consists of13 senior Cord staffincluding the Editor-in- ing "15 many you're lucky enough, you'll you
Facebook who — all know and Editor. The made individuals, such as the some friends on we you completed grade Chief Opinion arguments may reference non-deserving post that is videos of cool band and three that havebeen madeavailable intennews, menace Charlie Sheen or the a or intriguing spelling. anyfacts through other The do documentsor sources. viewspresented not neces-
WLUSP. sarily reflect those of The Cord's volunteers, staffor
tax? Our To tax or not to refugee "problem" at The Cord is published by Oniy that Keith Marshall and Alex Reinhart debate Amelia Calbry-Muzyka argues the WilfridLaurier University StudentPublications. thecord.ca stance inter- howto solve the debt crisis in the United Canadian on refugees puts Contact Erin Epp, WLUSP Presidentand Publisher national at risk Waterloo N2L States. reputation 75 University Ave.W, ON 3C5 THE CORD • Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8
SPORTS
Sports Editor Kevin Campbell • kcampbelUathecord.ca
Swan becomes a Hawk
Ex-UW hockey coach, Graeme Swan now hoists a Laurier flag
War- "The students I teach Centen- few nuggets of intel about the [at KEVIN CAMPBELL little bit so it's a riors from their new bench boss. nial] are a younger SPORTS EDITOR "Well I certainly know Waterloo nice mix to [deal with] young men in chuck- who are focused and driven Graeme Swan proudly wore the em- and their tendencies well," really
of in not blazonedblack and yellow spartan led Swan. "I've got a lot of respect terms having a passion just well." six for head Brian athletics but academics as crest on his jacket for years. [Waterloo coach]
I'd be ifI said I Last edition of the Hawks During his stay at theUniversity Bourque, but lying year's
forward to the first over-achieved for such ofWaterloo, the men's hockey as- wasn't looking ayoung lend Swan will a helping sistant coach could be found fine- meeting against Waterloo. It'll be squad.
defensive them." handin that into a tuning the Warriors' game exciting coaching against developing group
Swan circle Oct. Dev- and serving as a communication can 30, or powerhouse. his "You and fos- buffer between staff and player. il's Night on his calendarto test really want to try
ter environmentwhere the Now, he'll do the same with one of trickery against his former mates an play- their - - residence in Co- ers believe in own ability to the Warriors' chiefopponents the he'llbe taking up and then Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. lumbia Ice Fields behindthe visitors' be great individually you
them to be So what madethe Centennial Se- bench. challenge collectively
I niorPublic School teacher defect? "It'll be completely weird,but I better as a team. think high expec-
I made connections at tations contributes to that," said the "It was all about opportunity, re- feel like some staff member. ally," said Swan. Waterloo that will last beyond hock- new Laurier three Hawks and I'll continue be friends "I saw probably or "I had spoken with [former ey to times and I thor- assistant coach] Curtis Darling... He with Brian [Bourque] outside of the four last year was
said Swan. impressed...lt's a good was leaving to become established game," oughly op-
The Waterloo teacher for me to and devel- in his full time career elsewhere, so grew up portunity grow
Owen moved St. coach he knew therewere opportunities." in Sound, then to op as a alongside somebody and coached both and Swan investigated the situa- Catharines and played [with pro university expe- such tion and foundhimself face to face for Brock University in the 1980s, rience] as Greg."
with another one of Laurier's new
coaching experts, headboss Greg
Puhalski.
his Having just one season under
belt, Puhalski had been out of the
university game for too long. Serv-
in East ing as the headcoach the
NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Coast Hockey League and the Unit- he needed Kristen Kilgallen looks to follow Laurier icon, Liz Knox, in starting ed Hockey League, an ex-
handin the Ontario Uni- for the women's hockey team this year. perienced versity Athletics (OUA) circuit. Like his Grade 8 pupils at Centen-
nial, Swan raised his own hand, and
the job huntwas over.
Following connected me with "[Darling]
that Greg and we hit it off. At point I
just had to weigh whetherI wanted
to go back to Waterloo or come to
a Laurier... so here I am," said Swan.
giant's "I think as a I see myself people
and communicator. person a good
We also had some good success with
defencelast I [the Warriors'] year so footsteps think that was an appeal [for Puhal- PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER ski]," said the team's newest sheriff. NICK LACHANCE
the Hawks Graeme Swan brings his relations skills across the street. Maybe can pick up a player
be brilliant performances may just KEVIN CAMPBELL
as tough a job as TheDark Knight di- SPORTS EDITOR fol- rector, Christopher Nolan has in and his brilliant second It was Sunday, January 23, one lowing Batman
ofWilfrid Laurier University's most flick with his third installment next
decoratedand acclaimed athletes year.
ever to don the Golden Hawk crest Can her team Thank Kilgallen carry yot*/ had flown the for without beat in the back- just coop to play missing a | Canada at the 2011 WinterUniversi- up-to-potential-starter transition?
ade (a for "There's a lot of people mini-Olympics university definitely Laurier MBJA-3-fahitat that be The for athletes). are going to putting pressure | J Liz women's Knox, Laurier's on the team and myself just because hockey starting goaltender for as of how well she's doneover the Team \ student said the native. Jfumanity long as any current can re- years," Guelph
member, boarded a flight for Turkey. "She's definitely got big shoes to
Meanwhile, Kristen or fill." who Kilgallen gratefuCCy thanks aCL supported in "Killer" as her teammates affection- Kilgallen isn't even alone trying
ately call her proceeded to do what to claim Knox's throne. our recent all - in last she hadn't done season start Rachel Hamilton, a rookie on fundraising efforts
net for her Hawks. year's team will be gunning for the
The Ontario University Athletics starting job, as will Winnipeg-based I Toker fit: I (OUA) powerhouse demolishedthe recruit, Erika Thunder. j Nig J
Toronto 6-1. is University of If no one netminder clearly i Witfs, SBE TV,, event organizers (Stephanie Jackson, Dave Kutner, But it was what would follow more dominantthanthe other in
that would the seeds of the will with plant trust camp, team proceed a Luke I ; Rathbone) and confidence in headcoach Rick IA, lB setup, splitting the starting H '' fiHRI - Osborne's mind that his Hawks duties equally betweentwo of the
in net to wouldn't be completely lost women, according Osborne. RajfCe Sponsors:
without "Knoxy" when she would The kinesiology major is deter- Brentwood Livery, Bulk Shop, Galaxy Cinemas, later that mined let that far. Barn/Future graduate year as an icon. to not it get Kilgallen would record four wins "I have to take their challenges Kernels, New Balance, Planet Beach ContempoSpa, Proctor and ( in five and take outings, including two one- seriously never anyone
goal nail-biters and a shootout lightly, and make sure I'm working Tim I Gamble, Raymond's day spa, Shoppers Drug Mart, Morton's, victory. 10 times harderthananyone else on
Not her in that one puck got by the the ice and show them I want to mm Walmart, Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly, Wilf's, game-deciding skills showoff be there and be number one," said against Guelph. Kilgallen. raffle organizer (Stephanie Jackson)
Fast forward to training camp for Regardless of the outcome, Kil-
the 2011-2012 season and Kilgallen gallen knows her five-game stint ancfof course,
knows her timeis now. with the club last year was a tryout
Not in exactly wallowing the for this season. Our fellow classmates, faculty, The Cord, The GSA, shadows but never the "In of the really getting one games,I played re- take theball and opportunity to run ally well and was pretty proud of with special thanks to Net Impact and everyone in with it, the team's netmind- and coaches backup myself I was sure my The office er has the chance to leave a mark of noticed that," said Kilgallen. "They MBA
her own and reclaim the OUA title were all smiles whenI came off the
thateluded her for the first squad ice, so I think they had confidence in 1 time in last eight years year. knowing they made the right choice
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