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THE END OF AN ERA: LAURIER LOSES ITS HAWK
File Photo/Sydney He 11 and
FLOOR HAWKY - Thousands of students are protesting the disappearance of the hawk in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre hallway. For more see page 16 in Student Life.
Dawson College
a lot likeLaurier
Montreal shootings could have happened here
school and university. CEGEP
is free education two or Sydney Helland lasting
three years, offering either uni-
versity preparatory tracks or ca-
ANDREA STUART reer tracks, the latter of which are ENGAGED ALUMNUS Act much like the courses Ontario Privacy big offers in its community colleges.
Senseless acts of violence are Laurier's admissions office rec-
much more difficult to rationalize ognizes CEGEP credits beyond
when close to first first they happen home, year as equivalent to year
especially when they happen in a courses completed at an Ontario
inconvenience used to call home. place you university.
has been Laurier It eerie hearing na- and Dawson have a lot
tional news services describe a in common. Dawson has a popu-
the lation of class gunman walking through about 10,000 students, Protecting students'identities may change environment, says prof atrium and of between 16 and20 cafeteria, hallways generally years
Dawson College, Montreal, the old, and a dense urban campus
school which the I attended previous to Wil- boxed in by streets on four sides. LAURA CARLSON information." visions, changes way and CORD both and students frid Laurier University, shooting Clubs, athletics a vibrant stu- NEWS But it's causing major inconve- professors
able to conduct themselves students dent are tremendous- niences in the classroom. "In or- are indiscriminately. community
of school shoot- in a "The act News ly active. to do our job, university setting. reports Laurier has been brought under der for [professors] that informa- in the United States are much While I was a have know what students' ensures [personal ings post-secondary a provincial privacy act, leaving we to
to easier rationalize student in Montreal I never knew Cameron. "If tion] can't be given everybody to away, point- several students and faculty in- names are," says when don't want it out to lenient laws and their of harass- is our else ing gun any weapons, gangs, convenienced. New constraints [the privacy law] impairing you but to Laurier's new ment, violence or crimi- to do we'll have there," explains cowboy shoot-'em-up history; bullying, mean students have the right to ability our job,
Officer, John Metcalfe. this is Canada and this was my nal activity on at school, and their be Privacy going - ev- exempted." keep names private on school. I do not believe this was because 2006, WLU To guarantee such protection, erything from attendance forms Effective June 10, have the I can the areas of of naive sense of under the Freedom students right to keep clearly picture any security. to marks postings. was brbught from others. Dawson where students shot I felt safe at Dawson Act. their names were always Dr. of Information and Privacy private Gregory Cameron, a com- has However, Metcalfe clarifies that early afternoon last Wednesday which, unfortunately, I cannot al- this legislation munication studies professor at Although in Waterloo about Laurier. I remem- "students can give us permis- as vividly as my peers ways say in for over 18 years, Laurier, recognizes the implica- been place it." Laurier's ber that at Daw- but can also withhold can picture dining hall, security guards universities have never sion, tion this legislation has on his Ontario the This prohibits university library or classrooms. son had a tangible presence in He that been to fully comply job. agrees "government required Dawson is an English CEGEP, employees can't be the vehicle until now.
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- FROM PRIVACY, COVER dents to pick up assignments. in a university setting. "A univer- Spence. "It has been implement-
It is also recommended that sity is a community of learners. ed at colleges in Ontario and COLOPHON administration and staff, with- profs refer to students by their You come to university not to be universities in other provinces
The Cord Weekly is the officialstudent of newspaper out consent, to publicly display first names, and professors and anonymous, but to explore your for years, and it's just natural for
theWilfrid Laurier University community. documents that contain tutorial leaders is any a cannot ask stu- identity. [The Act] not a perfect [Ontario] universities to follow."
Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord Weekly is an student's name. dents to sign an attendance sheet fit with this." Spence explains why it's taken editorially independent newspaper published by Wilfrid Lauriert Student Publications, Waterloo, University a As a result, a list of individu- with both first and last name. Bob Spence, from the provin- so long for Ontario universities corporation withoutshare capital. WLUSP is governed by its board of directors. als who have OSAP available for While the university is still cial office of General Informa- to be brought under the Act. "Al-
can't be students into what tion pickup posted, looking exactly it can and Privacy Commission, though requests have been sub-
wlujgJv can't find other students on the and can't do, Metcalfe states explains that Anne Cavouchkian, mitted in the past, therehas been
and e-mail the feature that "we've identified that Commissioner of On- a of and directoiy things Privacy long process rejections Opinions expressed within The Cord are those of the author on CT and do not to look classmates Web aren't Like all tario, has been for this he necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board. up good practices. pushing appeals," suggests. The Cord, WLUSP WLU or CanWeb Printing Inc. is in how has been disabled. laws, there an evolution legislation to be put into effect at All content appearing in Die Cord bears the copyright Professors it's expressly of their creator(s) and may not be used without are also not allowed applied." universities inOntario for several written consent.
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The Cord Weekly is a proud member ofthe Ontario Press Council since 2006. O PP Any unsatisfied complaints can be sent to the Council [email protected]. -Illir WLU assured in wake of Dawson The Cord's circulation for a normalWednesday issue is 7,000 copies and enjoys a readership of over 10,000.
are Cord subscription rates $20.00 per term for addresses within Canada. And Dawson always seemed Dr. Bob Rosehart, president of The Cord Weekly is a proud member g Admin would "get together to find out what of the Canadian Press (CUP), University safe, says Stuart. "I felt there was WLU, is satisfied with the in since 2004. plan
a [security] presence definitely," place. "You can till you're we're to face of a prepare Campus Plus is The Cord's nationaladvertising going do" in shooting spree agency. she notes. "More so than here." blue in the face, but you can nev-
"As a music I'm in O CAMPUS PIUS student, the er say for certain that it wouldn't MIKE BROWN to to [their] con- speak, express building often very late at night," happen," he acknowledges. NEWS EDITOR cern, but in casual conversation Stuart. "I explains can count on Given the unpredictable nature Preamble to The Cord Constitution and [there's] obvi- one the number of anecdotally, finger times of such unstable individuals as
faith with The Cord will keep its news readers by presenting Last Dawson a lot of reaction and and expressions of opinions Wednesday, College ously re- I've seen a in that Gill, comprehensively, accurately security guard quick reaction is paramount, and fairly. in Montreal the for to 'how was venue the sponse does this kind of building," also the lack Curran. "There's noting says no way to The Cord believes in a balanced and impartial presentation
all in a news most recent in the of relevant facts report, and of all substantial disturbing cul- thing happen?'" of cameras in the Aird security really stop someone from coming opinions in a matter ofcontroversy. tural trend of school shootings. For fourth-year music student building. in, but whensomebody comes in, Thestaff of The Cord shall uphold allcommonly heldethical conventions of journalism. When an error ofomission or of Kimveer Gill, 25, entered the Andrea the hit Rod Stuart, shootings Still, Curran, director of have toreact and deal commission that error you quickly has occurred, shall be acknowledged promptly. school at lunchtime and opened a litde closer to home than for and with the Community Safety Security situation, so you don't
When are made are an statements that criticalof individual, fire in the 18- her WLU Before dining hall, killing counterparts. at WLU, remains fully confident have hurt." or an organization, we shall give those affected the anybody getting opportunity to reply at the earliesttime possible. year-old Anastasia De Sousa and to the halls of coming Laurier, in the safety at the university. He also stresses the need for
Ethical journalism requires impartiality, and consequently seriously about a doz- Dawson were her famil- of interest and the wounding College "If like this does students to be conflicts appearance of conflicts of something aware of suspi- interest willbe avoided by all staff. en more. To date, the iar police have stomping grounds and, where we have an active cious "Securi- given happen people on campus. The only limits of any newspaperare those of the world been to around and so Cord will unable establish ob- her of the it, The attempt to cover its world any knowledge place, Stu- shooter come on campus, we ty has probably only three people with a special focus on Wilfrid Laurier University, and the and vious Gill's art community of Kitchener-Waterloo, with a ear motive, though obses- was shocked to hear the would enact the special tragic our emergency plan during daytime or at night, to the concerns of the studentsofWilfridLaurier University.
The Cord will sion with has Ultimately, be boundby neither philosophy, guns become news. at quite that we have and, that point, whereas we have 12,000 students nor geography inits mandate. apparent. In fact, Stuart likens the be- senior administration would get on so like our The Cord has an to foster freedom of campus, they're obligation the press and freedomof This is when at speech. obligation best fulfilled Back Laurier, Dean David to Laurier in sieged college and find out what we're hereasons. and many together eyes," "We debate dissent are encouraged, both in the internal encourage workings ofthe paper,and through The Cord's contactwith is left McMurray shaking his head "the of to he to thestudent ways, including going do," explains, adding students body. energy report any suspicious the over tragedy. "It's close to the student The Cord will body," its size and that Division Three of the to us." always attempt to do what is right, with fear nearby activity of retaliation.The neither repercussions, nor of purpose the home," the deanof students. the in student blocked four is to act as an of says "campus by Waterloo Police would be reached press agent social awareness,and Regional Security can at ex- so shallconductthe affairs of our newspaper. "I haven't had students come, so streets." be dispatched immediately. tension 3333, 24 hours a day. News Cord Weekly The - WednesdaySeptember 20,2006 ■ 3
VOCAL CORD
How did you react WLU branching out when you saw that the Hawk was Northdale gone? campus
absorbs student
overflow, causes some
inconvenience
ASHLEY JANG
CORD NEWS
When students try to describe "I'm kind of disappointed. I thought it Laurier and its atmosphere was a great piece of lore that should've they often mention its small been kept around in some form." which of size, creates a sense
community. - Andy Hinrichs Recently, however, Laurier has Fourth-Year Business its in begun to expand campus or-
der to accommodate the number
of students and the space needed
for classes and offices. Due to the
lack of classroom space available
on in owing to campus, large part Sydney Helland
the of the Dr. Alvin inaccessibility OUT OF PLACE - Dr. Almeida gets updated by his students in a classroom in the Northdale building, Woods the school has Building, which is also used as a rehabilitation facility. His patients must compete with students for rooms.
begun to use its Northdale Cam-
pus. class ten minutes later at Bricker been minimal so far, according ger plan for the further devel-
blocks the science which also Located two away on or building." This to grad student ChadLebold who opment of Laurier,
"I don't here and I'm little new build- is with Almeida. But Lebold includes St. Michael's even go a Hickory Street, this feeling shared among many works Campus
is science is the Avenue. shocked about it." ing a bit of a trek for those stu- students, primarily stu- concerned about potential across University
main dents used to classes on the dents who are the main users of for problems. "We have patients "In the next three to five years
- the in time rebuild St. Heather Kendall campus. campus. coming at the same [as we plan to Mike's,
and Fourth-Year History (UW) "Northdale was purchased students] depending on funding, to pro-
originally because of the value of last year with vide much more academic and
"Laurier students are used to a the property and for the further just us it was research space," explains Dr.
of full." Rosehart. development Laurier," says small but Laurier is much pretty campus David McMurray, dean of stu- Campus fa- Theexpansion of Laurier is oc- more than just a city block now." dents atWLU. cilities have also curring inorder to accommodate
The purchase also benefited been modified students and, although it means
- David dean students their the school because of its four- McMurray, of to accommodate some of classes will be a
acre size, with a parking capacity the increased bit further the administration
of about 300, Dr. Bob Rosehart, number of stu- insists that it is in students' best
president ofWLU, told The Cord. As it turns out, students aren't dents, meaning some spacial interest.
Despite the practicality of the the only ones affected by the use improvisation. "Laurier students are used to "I didn't actually notice that it was but Laurier is purchase, students aren't too of Northdale for classes. North- "We did have the gym, but it's the small campus gone, but everyone's talking about it." with the distance for for much more than block impressed of dale Campus has been used now being used classes," says just a city
have another Northdale Campus. "It's a little research studies about Parkin- Lebold. "We big now," says McMurray. Despite - Drew Ramsey disease under the direction that we'll be for exer- the fact that Laurier is inconvenient," says fourth-year son's area using growing, Second-Year Business geography and history student of Dr. Quincy Almeida. cise [for the patients]." he remains confident that it will
Christina Prystay. "It's far, and The interference with students The opening of Northdale for maintain its unique sense of
the well has classes seems to be of a it's kind of silly when you have a using campus as part big- community.
Doors open for diversity
and all it for bisexual students are not plans on doing can to pro- On-campus refuge queer students, faculty reported for fear of furtherperse- vide this space for all Laurier "I'm really pissed! They should just put cution. According to Naven, the students who wish to take part. It's now." a new one. boring "There when HAMILTON to in order to the lack of education and awareness are no HEATHER grow change assumptions
CORD NEWS main contribut- walk that door. We way sexual diversity is treated on on campus is a you through
- Janice Gregg factor this is so to feel comfortableand campus. ing to why centre want you Second-Year Geography "The is As of the Rainbow know that Laurier has taken action in pro- biggest problem that needed. a part to everyone's opinion
Centre's this safe is welcome." moting diversity around campus. sexual diversity is hidden," ex- plan to create
"These students and inclusive Naven and As With her creation of the Rainbow plained Naven. space, well as gaining more re-
there is her associates will to fill those Centre for sexual diversity, Tiffany don't feel as though a develop pro- sources up empty
that their own and a resource book shelves in their Macdonald Naven hopes to have made a safe space accepts gramming create
feels this she House office, the RainbowCentre place for anyone who perse- experiences." library. Through hopes
will hold movie cuted for his or her sexual orien- to enrich people's bi-monthly nights
lives and discussion where ev- tation. When it comes to sexual academically, groups "The biggest problem is that and talk. Naven diversity, there is still a long way personally eryone can come to
that these will before and ac- sexual is hidden." believes not only to go awareness diversity socially.
Naven believes to create a sense ceptance are more widely spread help stronger
"I heard it's to increase traffic and I Naven. that the Rainbow of but also the on explains community, give campus, - Tiffany Naven, rainbow centre head needs. think it's BS. think to Naven has Centre will make a centre the it I they're trying For the past year, exposure
increase sales." the Rainbow difference in The Rainbow Centre is now worked to open open-
students at Laurier do not Laurier's to officially from 10:00 am to Centre, a place where student Many ing eyes on-campus open
- and is located Mike Morris seem to notice a with "The we'll see 5:00 pm on the and faculty members of any sex- problem diversity. change
Fourth-Year free from Naven will be slow but constant. Each first floor of Macdonald House. Business/Computer ual orientation can be acceptance, but, as points
Science how can one notice some- we take can make a differ- For more information, students prejudice. Evolving from the out, step
the GLOBAL Les- thatis not out in the open? ence." From simple chalk writ- are invited to drop by office, campus club (Gay, thing
to 884-0710 ext e-mail at the Most forms of assault and dis- ings on the in-depth call 3010, or Compiled by Mike Brown, photos by bian or Bisexual Laurier), pavement
crimination Centre [email protected]. Tony Ferguson Rainbow Centre will continue against gay, lesbian discussions, the Rainbow News 4 ■ WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 20,2006 ■ THE CORD tV'EEKIY
NEWS IN BRIEF
Fashion Faux-pas First-gen funding
The Special Constables within
WLU's Community Safety & to Security have recently re- New program ceived direction from Laurier
President Bob Rosehart, ad- assist first generation
vising them not to wear their
the students in security vests during day. university "I thought they looked stupid
in the summertime wandering pursuing their post-
around here."
find studies "I don't Laurier par- secondary
ticularly a threatening com-
munity, so I thought this was ADRIAN MA
CUP ONTARIO BUREAU CHIEF a bit American-style," he ex-
"But I them the plained. gave
option; they have the option WATERLOO (CUP) — Mike Dw-
Laurier of wearing them." Security yer, a student at Wilfrid
personnel were unavailable University in Waterloo, is the first
for comment. one in his family to make it to col-
lege or university, which makes
him exactly the kind of student Staebler dead at 100 the Ontario government wants to
Edna Staebler, famous for see more of.
her cookbooks that featured Premier Dalton McGuinty an-
initiation Mennonite-inspired recipes, nounced on Aug. 30 the
last of to passed away Tuesday. a $6-million program pro-
in th Staebler was her 100 year vide funding specifically for first
and had celebrated her cen- generation students.
tennialat Wilfrid Laurier Uni- According to statistics in On-
versity last January. tario, students are less likely to
She was a friendof Dr. Rose- pursue post-secondary education
hart, who remembers her if no one else in their family has
individuality. before.
"She madeher She Chris of ownway. Bentley, Minister Train-
and was a superb role model on ing, Colleges, Universities,
howto live your life and value says that students do not progress
your accomplishments," he to post-secondary studies "for a
told theRecord. variety ofreasons," but cites finan-
A literary award was started cial barriers and a lack of knowl-
at Laurier in Staebler's hon- edge about college and university
which is administered our, by programs as two key reasons.
who Kathryn Wardropper, was Bentley says that the new pro-
also friend. seeks address a good gram to these issues
Wilfrid Laurier University by allocating $1 million to student
Press plans on re-publishing bursaries and $5 million to colleg-
one of Staebler's Food and books, es, universities, community
that Schmecks in No- to Really groups promote post-second- Sydney Helland
vember. The new edition will education in their local DON'T GROW ON TREES - Mike ary areas. Dwyer, a third-year economics student, is set to benefit from new funding.
contain new from is in his third of cooking tips Dwyer, 20, year
two of Staebler's close friends: the economics at Lauri- for I knew that ifI program me, never made noted that Canadian students their education.
award-winning cookbook au- er. Neither of his went on it to would parents university my parents from the country's highest in- She disagrees with the CFS and
thor Rose and bestsell- to studies, andhis be said families twice as the Murray post-secondary disappointed," Dwyer, come were likely says government's First Gen- author ing Choy. older sister didn't who receives substantial financial to as Wayson complete high attend university those from eration plan is "a great initiative."
school. assistance from his mother and families with lower incomes. "I think we have to look at the
from Newfoundland, father. dad hates con- Greener feels the Dr. De wins award Originally "My really government bigger picture," she said. "If you
said he was struction and wanted is Dwyer encouraged always me unfairly hiking tuition rates and want tobreak the cycle ofpoverty, Dr. Mitale De, associate dean at an early by his family and to to It would break students into age go university. forcing mounting you need an education. We've [at
of business at Laurier, won teachers to throw himself into I [my parents'] hearts if hadto work debt that outstrips investment in SCOrE] been successful because I
the female academics. in prestigious profes- a factory or construction." student aid. feel that we'reconnected with the
sional of the award. It "It's said was a dying place," that a or "For year Dwyer Dwyer says college every dollar allocated to students and we understand all
for De ofhis old home and the lack of is a glamourous night as job university education more nec- student financial aid, more than theirbarriers."
she the award there. don't in was presented opportunities "They essary now an extremely com- $1.30 will be clawed back through
in Prime Min- the company of want you to be on welfare or so- petitive Canadian job market. tuition fee hikes," he said.
ister Stephen cial assistance for the rest of "I'm more Harper. your hearing people say Bentley says that the statistics
"I am honoured to achieve life — it's a there." and more that the BA [bachelor trap don't support the position taken this significant acknowledge- Dwyer says that his parents of arts degree] is just the new high by the CFS.
said. mentof work," she were school." "I my certainly intelligent enough am confident that post-sec-
The award was to to or but The Canadian Federation presented go college university, of ondary education is more afford-
the Indo-CanadaChamber neither couldafford by to. Students (CFS) that creat- able now than it agrees was two years of Commerce (ICCC) for De's to Lau- more Dwyer's acceptance ing opportunities for people ago," said Bendey. "We've doubled • 30-Hour Seminars achievements rier Complete in academia, was a for the entire like is triumph Dwyer something positive, student aid in 2006-2007 — how
business and volunteerism. but the Ontario * Proven family. say government's can anyone be against that?" Test-Taking Strategies
were ex- latest effort sends a is "They just insanely "contradictory Aldith Carasquero a co-ordi- * Personalized Professional Instruction
cited," he said. "For weeks LaFlamme honoured two my message." nator at Seneca College's Centre • Comprehensive Study Materials
dad was just calling everybody — "This shameless stunt spends for Outreach Education (SCOrE) t Simulated Practice Exams Lisa LaFlamme, a Kitchener our people from extended family. $5 on advertising campaigns for in Toronto. The Ontario First
* native who works It in Free Repeat currently was because no one even dollar committed to the Policy big every Generation Student Bursary was
Robertson extended has ever • alongside Lloyd my family gone grants program itself," said Jesse largely modeled after SCOrE's Personal Tutoring Available
with CTV will be Ontario News, given to university." Greener, chairperson of successful which took program, « Thousandsof Satisfied Students
an at this He CFS. honourary degree said that for many students the economically and educationally
fall's convocation, to be held with a of family history post-sec- "It's really low-income families disadvantaged youth and made
October 27 at the Waterloo into in ondary graduates, getting a that don't participate post-sec- them the first in their families
Recreational Memorial Com- or of college university is more ondary said Greener. or education," to attend college university.
plex. She began hercareer with an rather than In their 2004 "The Price expectation an report SCOrE found that 75 percent of six years at local CKCO News. of the Canadian Mil- their exception. Knowledge", first-year students last year
"To them, it's not a deal, but lennium foundation big Scholarship are returning this year to continue News
The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdaySeptember20,2006 ■ 5
BAG O' CRIME: A WEEKLY REPORT ON TOMFOOLERY AT WLU rial Constables spoke to the male victim a Laurier student from Willison Hall. The
who had been pushed to the ground and male was advised to leave the buildingand Under $5000- Theft September 10 IndecentAct - September 14 Suspicious Vehicle - September 15 A No action Constables punched. malesuspect had approached campus. further was required. Special respondedto Waterloo A femaleWLU that male student reported a While on patrol a Special Constable ob- the victim and his girlfriend asking for a College Hall to areport oftwo chairs exposedhis folding genitaliaon King Street in front served a suspicious vehicle parked in the
light, and then started anargument ending Disturbance- September 17 being taken from the rear of the building. ofthe AthleticComplex.WLU Special Con- University Stadium parking lot. The officer in the fight. The suspect had fled the area WLU Special Constables andWRPS officers No at this time. and WRPS the suspect(s) Investigation stables officers searched area approached the vehicle to find a male and prior to officer's arrival. were dispatched to a disturbancein Wilf's. continuing. but could find not the male. Investigation female nude in the back seat of the parked It was reported that several people were Both continuing. car. parties were spoken to and sent Disturbance - September 16 fighting in the bar. When officers arrived CriminalHarassment - 11 September on their way. to Constables were Wil- the group was but no had A female Special dispatched arguing punches WilfridLaurier University student Intoxicated Person - September 14 lison Hall Residence where a non-univer- been thrown. The was separated and reported that she group has been receiving un- An intoxicated female Wilfrid Laurier Stu- Disturbance- September16 sity male was damaging property arguing asked to leavethe bar. No furtheraction was wanted telephone calls from her dent foundbentover onthe next ex-boy- was grass Special Constables were dispatched to a with the duty don. The male was a guest of required. friend. Investigation continuing. to lot #3A by Willison Hall by Special Con- disturbance in lot # 7. Upon arrival Spe-
stables on patrol. Officers escorted her to
TheftUnder $5000-September 13 her residence (Willison Hall) and left her in
Alumni Hall staff reported that sometime the care of the duty don Residence Life will Repair & Upgrade between Sept. 12 and 13 the Homecom- dealwith this incident. Services Available ing banner was removed from the front of
AlumniHall. No suspect(s) to report.
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The explain how the team was able specifically with the three-touch- old foe: the Western 20 yard penalty worked out quite to play so well with more than down performance of Luciani. against an well in helping Laurier to their a handful of starters out due to "The 'W' was extremely impor- Mustangs. who we're It's not second touchdown - this one injury. tant because no matter "Homecoming's huge. team but end-around rush "There's not much is only a big win for our coming on an to say ... playing every game important also for all the alumni, fans and the - it all. It the confidence by Luciani again. watch game that says now. really helps students. It's a big deal." The Italian (stallion?) complet- The defense has a lot of heart. ..."he said. DAN POLISCHUK ed the hat trick by diving behind We've got... alot of depth defense, "Coach Pyear was making great SPORTS EDITOR the his blockers on a goal line plunge so we were able to come out and calls and got the ball to right with with of to put the Hawks up 21-0 un- play some our key starters people." told minutes left in the third. said Carter. what their coach Although the opponent was a very der 4 down," Recalling of the fourth And when whether them in the room young and inexperienced side With the start questioned dressing up it to 7-0 at the half, Luciani com- from York, Laurier's football team quarter and a comfortable lead in he has taken upon himself only Carter mented that Jeffries told us was definitely in full celebration their possession, the team looked lead the offensive stoppers, "just how we're of so much modeafter a 24-0 road victory this to the bench for substitutions, was quick with his response. ... capable kind of Vince Luciani "It to someone. There's more. Just that, we past Saturday namely for Jamie has be hearing had bunch of the that to ourselves, 'Yeah, we're Having suffered a tough loss Partington. Partington, who a guys on team thought than this. Let's week earlier that been sacked times this season are If the defense so much better to Ottawa just a 7 stepping up ... and it.'" officially dethroned them as the for the second highest total in the shows a little heart, a little energy, come out prove their worth after a the offence feeds off of that." Continuing to OUA's top team the Hawks turned OUA, gave way putting up prove it around quickly albeit with a meek numbers: 188 yards passing win game they were expected to with a touchdown and intercep- handily tion, including a less than 50 per- But similar to how the story has cent completion rate. His while not gone this season things did not go replacement, in exactly as planned for WLU early flashing too much skills terms on. of throwing, showed that the team of- his in the While the team saw a serious may enjoy agility quar- in the fensive contribution fromrunning terback position years to back Ryan Lynch in the first half, come. 12 in with 52 yards on the ground on Lynch, the fifth-best rusher drive thwarted the would to Bro- carries, any was by nation, give way numerous mental errors translat- die Legein, who impressed with ing into penalties. When all was multiple long dashes. said and done, the team had al- Chris Mamo, whohad his streak racked 60 7 of field end ready up yards on just perfect goal attempts in infractions. earlier the game, settled the The team did get one lucky score at 24-0. break before half in the form of a After the game, Laurier head punt return fumble that was re- coach Gary Jeffries explained that covered by Laurier's Don Good- he "wasn't surprised at all" that his ing with 52 seconds remaining. team came back with what some catch and have considered A 40-yard run by Andy might a must- Baechler on the ensuing play set win heading into Homecoming up Jamie Partington's seven-yard weekend. strike Dante Luciani for the 7-0 are to "They mentally tough ... lead. we will always be that way," said By the time the third quarter Jeffries. rolled around, Laurier's defense When asked to access the men- was clearly showing why it is tal lapses his team displayed in considered one of the best in the the early half of the game, Jeffries in province, if not all of Canada. provided a simple response: In fact, linebacker Jesse Alex- "It's a physical game. With a ander was able to already come younger group, you have to focus with his third this on all the time." up interception [discipline] www.laurierathletics.com 33 RUNNING WILD - Laurier returner Dustin leaves his mark the weaker of the York Lions. year. Getting down to the yard Linebacker Yannick Carter, rep- Heap on squad the Hawks life defensive line, gained new on resenting a group that stalled drive whenYork was called only allowed a total of 173 offen- Women's record no longer perfect Soccer earth after undefeated team comes crashing down to early start to season; came back with solid Sunday performance LAUREN MILLET "We knew had to win ed it Mustangs. we today," a strong run and topped with an end to the Hawks' attack as CORD SPORTS "Bad led the first stated coach refereeing to MacLean, adding, a powerful strike into the back of they continued to fight the Lanc- the Head Coach Bar- results was more the Lancers' net. at- for goal," explained "Getting Subsequent ers every inch of the field. Laurier MacLean. in The Golden Hawks wom- than a tacks were led but no avail and After few ry important putting good to a close shots by the en's soccer team took to Alumni "After that we lost our focus for the half performance." ended 1-0 Hawks. Lancers at the end of the second Field twice this weekend the next 15 minutes. That's when In the Sunday affair, the Lancers Thesecond past halfkick-off opened half, the final whistie blew, giving the with and came with two dif- the second and third came. opened attack a shot that what was to away very goals be a very physically the Hawks a well-deserved three ferent results. the deflected off the cross-bar On Saturday, they Western was just better team soon demanding test for both teams. points. were faced with an unfortunate that deserved the three after kick-off. Not to be The ball end day. They outdone, was pushed to end, "We started out a little rough 3-0 loss to the Western the Hawks countered each team Mustangs; points." immediately desperately wanting a today, but we sorted out our prob- bounced back With the with a however, they to disappointment promising attack, only to goal. lems at the back," described coach Lancers 2-0 in trounce the Windsor against the Mustangs still fresh have one shot deflect off the post It was the Hawks, however, who MacLean. "We it and picked up miss on their minds, the Hawks arrived at and the rebound the were to as Vescio I Sunday. barely going get it, an- played a great game. thought we The unbeaten Hawks were ea- the field on the warm and corner. low sunny top gled a shot across the box to deserved the full threepoints." to extend their record. afternoon for a the first the 2-0. ger perfect Sunday thirsting Midway through half, put Hawks up it not be the better result. But was to against Hawks striker StefanieVescio post- Having a safe lead did not put Sports The Cord Weekly - WednesdaySeptember 20,2006 ■ 7 Men get Season of "attrition" weekend Men's rugby team comes out of gate with two straight wins and something to prove split of "This like of PARRY SOHI Laurier flanker Shane Dejong sor so I wanted to rest some season is a war at- CORD SPORTS added to Toronto's humiliation the guys," explained Windsor. trition. There's no time for inju- need by pulling off a shake-and-bake In contrast, McNamara sug- ries, so you to suck it up." The men's rugby team looked through their defence, setting gested that the breakdown was Looking ahead to the remain- Soccer heads on road to some from McNamara's second of in due to the fact that the der of the Coach Windsor carry momentum up try part season, last week's 45-18 domination of the match. WLU finished the half Laurier team was "over-confi- believes the team can improve on trip on note winning the and their record from last Guelph Gryphons into this scoring another try from a great dent, under-prepared over- 4-4 year. Mike "I we're lot weekend as they faced the U of effort by Talbot and a su- all underestimated U of T as an feel a quicker this JAMIE NEUGEBAUER T Blues. conversion Fair. have few perb by Jordan opponent." year, we a national CORD SPORTS into that The Hawks the In talk the and lost close Heading a game continued a post-game to players, we some would end trend the second reiterated as a 29-12 victory in half, cycling team, Coach Windsor gameslast season that we feel we Following an emotional 3-2 defeat for his squad, WLU Coach Josh the ball well and providing excel- the mentally and physically de- can take this year," he said. the of the at hands Western Mus- Windsor explained the strategy lent support, which led to third- manding aspects of the sport. Laurier's take Adam Markew tangs, men's soccer team for the game was "to advan- year winger scor- looked for 3 big points from Sun- tage of our speed" to exploit U of ing a try. day's match up against the 2-2-1 T. Laurier's final points of the ofWindsor Lancers. The minutes the University opening of match came as Markew scored On the shoulders of brilliant tack- his second a game were plagued by poor try, displaying his su- late-match goal, the Hawks did ling, as neither team was able to perior athleticism and bringing not disappoint pulling offa tightly gain an edge. the Laurier crowd to its feet. contested 1-0 triumph. Eighth-man Jacob McNamara The squad, though, seemed Apply On-line! The match started at the a high en- stepped up physical inten- unimpressed with thevictory, as a ergy pace, with both teams des- sity by scoring a hard-fought try, disappointed Gilmore suggested. to seize command of the Hawks. WLU we the win, we perate early igniting began "Although got :jpi omsas www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ the the game. to set physical tempo at an felt the game was not representa- j\ I Ontario Medical School Application Service It was Lancer Shawn Macfar- with hard hits tive of yil| even higher pace our ability." September 15, 2006: Last day for registering for lane who started the chances off from John Moonlight and Clay- Coach Windsor attributed the wf-■ A on-line applications when, in the 9th minute, he was ton Gilmore. breakdown late in the second \ ; lIP October 2, 2006: Application Deadline sprung by a brilliant through ball The Blues, on the other hand, half to some of the substitutions. near the box. he unable to of the "I wanted few of the 18-yard However, were exploit any to get a beatWLU miss- rookies in We failed to keeper Youssef critical penalties by Laurier, the game late. have in El-Abbar who stood tall his net. ing a penalty shot and making a more significant game coming the of minute be- offensive this Wind- In span a questionable errors. up Wednesday against tween the 24th and 25th, Hawks * www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/ OLSAS > striker Damir Hadziavdic had two Ontario Law School Service H free Application opportunities at close range November 1,2006: Application deadline - First year fT** Hj&Jp kicks, just putting both of them . May 1, 2007: Application deadline-Upper year over the bar. The 33rd minute saw Hadzia- vdic on the loose again, this time on a breakaway as a result of a TEAS www.ouac.on.ca/teas/ tUT lapse on the part of the Windsor Teacher Education Application Service from the defence. Sentin by a pass December 1, 2006: Application deadline , Hawks midfield, he failed to keep control of the ball, pulling out to the right before firing it off the outside of the Lancers' post. |R;i With the second half came a drastic in and con- slowing pace www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/ ORPAS §| W| stant lapses on the part of the Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs 1 Hawk defence. Lancer at- jjJT Golden 9| tackers were able to penetrate the Occupational (Audiology, Therapy, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, j|j| .. >fi|||j Golden Hawk back line, unleash- Speech-Language Pathology Z. ing headers on the Laurier keeper January 15, 2007: Application deadline % off of free kicks in both the 46th and54th minutes. Fortunately, El- www.laurierathletics.com task on both Abbar was up to the CAN'T CATCH ME - WLU's Jeffrey Hunter blows by Toronto defence. occasions. taBHHB off in Finally, perseverance paid the 76th minute as the ball-con- trol skill of Hadziavdic paid off as Got he stuck with the ball in the Lanc- computer problems? er box. Swinging himself around, he fired it into the back of the the Hawks a Windsor cage, giving ) one-goal advantage. Despite agutsy attempt to come back, the Lancers just fell short of the equalizer and the Hawks held on for the slim 1-0 victory. After the Golden Hawk game, Head Coach Barry MacLean con- Go to Waterloo Networks for veyed his pleasure with his squad's any computer problems. all around effort. "Yesterday the game against $55 flat rate! Western took a lot out of us; its always tough thing to play two Get connected! House networking starts at $10/room. games back to back. I think the guys battled well, we created a lot of chances," said MacLean. "We definitely deserved the 3 points." Sports ■ ■ THE CORI) WEEIvLI 8 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER20,2006 Putting extreme sports to the test have fallen into the in better than ever before Although it may seem underground sports mainstream, they have, fact, gotten these the mental- so as it's likely you'll find just as many sports. sports support something passionately and demos While that it's not do, no matter your competitions, jams, many companies exploit ity clothes, money or many already season these for all worth shock value of stunts level of progression just as you will during regular sports they're high flying expertise, the where football Skate and snow- and that matter those are to point today games. by selling sub-par equipment (although happens but we see skaters fifty-foot board brands have taken over as uninspired apparel, and people all enjoyable perks), rather grinding RICHARD HILLIER CORD SPORTS in creative be with rails, surfers tsunami-sized primary fashion brands for many everywhere indulge snow, skate how you can your riding and snowboarders no reason and how to yourself waves, drop- teenagers and 20-somethings and surf logos for other mind express massive ava- as a sure to fit in but look cool, extreme and cliffs, triggering When sports like snowboarding worldwide fit way to sports your personal style through ping lanches and with seem to be the familiar that so passionately riding away big and skateboarding emerged in the and look cool. following sports many commercialized of other main- love. smiles on their faces. early-to-mid 70s, and surfing long However, the footsteps many addictive, extreme Are extreme sports even that before that, the world was taken success of sports like skating, stream sports. While highly The that can are also not extreme anymore? Quite simply, off guard by an underground cul- surfing and snowboarding begs wort thing hap- sports popular solely more extreme than ever "Are a is for its be for the adrenaline boosts can they're ture, rich with feelings of rebel- the question, extreme sports pen to sport image to they and it's more and more more?" It sold for the sake of Extreme into while something lious freedom where riders and even that extreme any style. jolt your system toying What are are more than with the forces of nature. people discovering every day. extreme athletes alike could take seems that, with the presence of sports, however, so such becoming slightiy com- the world in their fists and do expensive brand names and so- just social image boosters and ex- makes them appealing at Despite mercialized and used few vials for the recreational a massive level is their ability to by a what they wanted. called "board-riding" companies, pensive social these adrenaline even the most recreation- for their edge, sports Very few conventional sports the high level of mass consump- junkie. provide have reached such extreme limits consis- tion Look board or al enthusiast with activities offer- require athletes to be so has diluted the underground, at any magazine a through unfathomed progression tendy aware of their surround- free and rebellious essence that film and you'll get brief glimpse ing such amazing opportunities and freedom. that it might be wise to change the ings, where the slightest mistake foundedthe high speed develop- of the cultures that surround these When continue to label "extreme" to "epic." could send them flying face first ment and progression of these extreme sports. 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An online It's thanks to funding from Waterloo's interested tech sector that the intelligentsia seems to have networkand theof information-sharingpublic willbetweenensureacademicsCIGI'sapopularity and staying power ARLA LATTO-HALL INTERNATIONAL EDITOR CIGI's annual conference attract- ed world-class talent into its fold, last Friday, including diplomats, academics and the business elite fromaroundthe globe who are not only experienced, but also willing to share. Laurier students and the KW public can look to capitalize on their expertise, research and developments. that is "CIGI has a vocation par- ticularly relevant right now," said Louise Frechette, former deputy secretary-general of the UN and distinguished fellow at CIGI, in reference to its focus on interna- tional governance. "The world keeps changing," she continued, citing new coun- tries in the with larger space who don't have a world economy voice in current international in- stitutions, global warming, new infectious diseases, charity and "a phenomenon that we call interna- tional terrorism. [~.]These are all issues that warrant stronger, bet- Joseph Paul Bergel ter internationalgovernance." Frechette is to no stranger TALK FROM THOSE WHO ENACT CHANGE - Louise Frechette was one of several notable participants, which included CIGI colleague John Curtis change. Her post at the UN was and Jim Balsillie, co-CEO of RIM. The former deputy secretary general of the UN chaired a session titled 'Perspectives on Multilateralism'at weekend. created in 1997 as a part of UN CIGI'O6 this past reform. Before this, Frechette was deputy minister of national de- ciate professor and director of ofInternationalAffairs (CIIA), Pol- WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF fence in Canada, and faced bud- ACUNS, who attended this week- icyNet, The Ploughshares Forum get cuts of 25 percent, or $2.8 bil- end's conference. and CIGI-based research group WLU Documentary including the applied physics "Over BRICSAM lion over herfour-year tenure. the last 10 years we've on IGLOO, among department of the Islamic Azad read aboutreform in from little others. at- "Whenyou gone essentially very Marathon this Friday University. Although some it writ- to 'the "The limitations are not tech- tribute the shift from a the newspapers, is always [...] being place'." predomi- in that think that The of Laurier and UW its theme of male student ten a way you growth nological, they're just people," Following Equity nately population said "The for and Social the it hasn't started yet. It's not true," aside, one wonderswhy Waterloo, Edgar. challenge us Justice, depart- to changing family attitudes, she also host to mathematical think- is to it and ment of will be host- others insist dis- says. actually manage get sociology on positive "There has been lots of change, tank the Perimeter Institute of the information out to our mem- ing a documentary marathon crimination for men in certain lots of good change in the UN, but Theoretical Physics, seems to be bership, given that we've got two on September 22 from 10:30 on- fields. Some commentators the world is also changing fast, such an intellectual hot-spot. types of members: those who've wards. Along with the goals of have attributed the change to it is and for the belief and the job is not finished. It has "A lot of money related," grownup on computers, ones increasing visibility de- a that rose in the Islamic of and the marathon's aims Revolution to continue." said Edgar. "After the success who have not [...] keeping in partment, of 1979 that educa- with the who build and tiondidn't Frechette is currendy leader of the high-tech people you have touch ones have, are to community bring success. that's been and the heck out of the a research team at CIGI tackling the money generated, not scaring challenge "increasing con- like those who haven't." servatism" of Laurier the issue of "nuclear energy and and thenyou have people Jim students. is Indonesia the implications of what I think Balsillie [Chairman and co-CEO The portal, however, not ex- Films include This is What De- to execute is a revival of nuclear energy," she of RIM and founderof CIGI] who clusively for members of IGLOO's mocracyLooks Like, on the topic but have member of the of the 1999WTO in Se- Christians said, noting inevitable concerns not only have the money, partners. Any pub- protests about terrorism. the interest in doing this with that lic, including Laurier staff and stu- attle and Let Her Die, a film ex- Christian militants accused of "What I want to see is whether money." dents, can access the over 10,000 ploring how cultural traditions masterminding a series of at- have in have documents online and Western are re- tacks Muslim we place the tools of inter- Generosity seems to per- posted once a technology on communities for of national to make meated of Waterloo's insti- free is created. sponsible millions miss- in Indonesia that saw 70 killed governance ... many membership increase International in India. Admission face sure the in the number of tutions, who hold frequent public The Canadian ing women now execution, according free and snacks will plants doesn'tlead to more risk for lectures free of charge. Financial Council, formed in partnership is some be to reports. The attacks were be will take our personal safety." and access limitations to informa- with CIGI, will also digitizing provided. Screenings part of a wave initiated by gang Holmes which in the Grad Pub. violence High-calibre thinkers such as tion have also been removed. the John Library, place between Christian and the of Kofi Muslim Frechette, along with Paul Hein- CIGI has recently signed on to will house speeches gangs in religiously-di- becker, Laurierprofessor and CIGI IGLOO, the International Gover- Annan, UN secretary-general, at vided Sulawesi. Three Muslim and direc- Leaders the end ofhis Women over colleague John Curtis, nance and Organizations term. taking militants are also on death row and tor of CIGI's BRICSAM project, Online, a research and network- These speeches documents for their role in bombings in have Iran's universities 2002. appear to be flocking to Waterloo. ing portal designed for academic would otherwise beenstored The Christian men's ex- "I've been here 14 15 contributions and information in downtown Women make than 70 ecutions are to take or years, as hard-copy only up more expected and when I first got here [...] there sharing through 'communities'. Toronto, drastically limiting their percent of graduates in some place this Thursday, at the end Iran's of the was nothing outside of depart- CIGI joins the Academic Coun- accessibility. The physical library subjects in universities, reprieve granted on papal BBC ments going on here, really," said cil on the United Nations System will soon be moved to CIGI for reported the yesterday, appeal. Dr. Alastair Edgar, Laurier asso- (ACUNS), the Canadian Institute public use. INTERNATIONA! The Cord Weekly > WednesdaySeptember 20,2006 11 Progress tossed infavour of media agenda Montreal's La Presse. The "termi- nation" was due to a part of the CBC's contract which does not al- low its journalists to express opin- KEVIN ANDREW ions on controversial issues. CORD INTERNATIONAL However, this makes one won- der if merely showing support for National those the news coverage of Can- troops in line of fire is ada's mission in Afghanistan has a controversial stance; surely it is left the public wanting. Apart not controversial to wish for the from being a tool used as a vote- safety and well-being of fellow tool grabbing by our political par- Canadians. issue If ties, it seems to be an on it is impossible for journalists which our major news media have to outline strong opinions about become partisan, and their goal what is likely the most important of the informing public has been issue in Canadian politics, then Getty Images - hold of President Hamid Karzai await his arrival abandoned. it is impossible to have an intel- MAKING INROADS Afghan women a picture as they to section of in first of The five debate.We'll all inaugurate a road August, the section a road linking the Kabul-Kandahar Highway in the Afghan mission, years ligent public lose. Central Bamian Valley. into the post-9/11 world, is likely the most critical and divisive is- in sue the Canadian political landscape. One wonders how the media have covered this issue. Talk for hours with hot students. 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"Some days we hope for rain," "There isn't necessarily a crack However, as it turned out, the While keggers are illegal, the po says Inspector Bryan Larkin of Wa down," says Inspector Larkin. "It's On a Saturday night in Waterloo, it's students were not removed from lice and universities seem to have terloo Regional Police Services. simply enforcing legislation." easy to see why some call our neigh the fraternity, like Carmody was more pressing issues to deal with, "Weather has been on our side, "'Crackdown' and 'zero tolerance' bourhoods "the student ghetto." originally told. with only a limited number of re probably hampering some of the is really not our terminology; we're What is less obvious is that "The punishment that was set sources available. particular outdoor activities that simply providing a service," says among the house parties, keggers out was to apologize for what they "At the current time I'm not sure lead to problems. We've been fortu Larkin. and streams of young people stag had done to the neighbours. They keggers are one of the highest prob nate ... we'll tharik Mother Nature." "The only thing we've done, par gering home from local bars are have not done that yet." lems the university would have on ticularly during the month of Sep homes where families reside. Many The students involved were also its radar screen," says Dawson. Is the city "cracking down" tember, is that we dedicate specific of them are contemplating adding sentenced to pick up garbage in the "I would bet there are less keg on keggers? police officers - a team of five offi For Sale signs to theirlawns, along neighbourhood, which according parties than there used to be. cers and one sergeant- to specifi side the garbage, broken bottles to the residents, has been fulfilled There's definitely more enforce The word on the street is that lo cally deal with public order issues and puddles of urine. to some extent. The fraternity is ment now than ever," he says, at cal law enforcement in partner in the City ofWaterloo." "The straw that has broken my also no longer allowed to house ex tributing much of the improvement ship with the school and the City of Larkin believes it makes sense back is that we had an incident plosives on their property. to programs like the city's Town & Waterloo are apparently "cracking from a service standpoint to allo last winter where drunk fraternity But Carmody points out that the Gown Association's door-knocker down'' on these illegal parties. cate some resources to deal specifi brothers set off large-scale fire important part of the punishment and welcome bag projects. This is leaving some students cally with those issues. works at the end of their driveway was the apology. Of course, it could just be the bad with a handful of tickets and won- "We're simply doing what the two houses down from mine," says "I think both universities need to Christine Carmody, a University of take some responsibility for the ac Waterloo alum who has lived in her tions of the students. They should present home for eight years. enforce the student code of conduct The fireworks, which Carmody and I don't believe at this point Lau says are the kind that are typically rier is doing that," says Carmody. set off over a large lake, exploded "There have been several inci onto their property that night. dences in our neighbourhoods that have merited exercis ing the code and they "Large scale fireworks exploding just chose not to." These kinds of on my property are not a minor incidents have driven inconvenience." many residents like the Carmody family - Christine Carmody, permanent resident out of the university community. "I love our house. "They landed two feet from our I don't want to move. As much as I house. They could have set our feel I need to leave, I don't want to." house on fire." The Carmody family ongr A 'head-in-the-sand' nally thought maybe there were problem? strange electrical problems in the neighbourhood. According to Dan Dawson, WLU's When they later found out what general manager of student servic had happened, they phoned the es, the permanent, non-studentres police immediately. idents in our community also need Carmody, who lives in a home to take responsibility and "take that on Albert Street with her husband initiative when there's a program in and two year-old son, says com place available to them," referring mon issues like broken glass at the to some of the programs coordi end of her driveway or garbage sit nated by the city's community rela ting out on the lawn are "minor tions department. inconveniences." "But many find it easier to sit back "Large scale fireworks explod and stay in their house," noting that ing on my property are not a minor they might rather remain anony inconvenience." mous than voice their concerns. According to Carmody, the stu "There's a little bit of a 'head-in dents, who were extremely in the-sand problem'," says Dawson. toxicated, broke into a cabinet in Carmody admits that many resi the fraternity house and stole the dents would rather just ignore the fireworks. problem or have already given up. "The university said that they But many continue to fight back would deal with the situation and with little improvement. that they could punish the students "We had a situation recently much more severely than the police - there was a very rowdy party and could." So Carmody agreed to let the neighbour involved started to Laurier deal with the problem. call at 8:30 [pm] to try to get it dealt "I was told at first that they were with. It wasn't dealt with until a kicked out of the fraternity - that quarter to eleven when it was very, was a satisfactory solution to the very out of control." problem for me because I figured if As some are asking "what hap- :CIAL PROJECT THE CORD • WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 • 13 ~residents fear the worst is yet to come. Find out why some are getting ready to give up the fight for their homes eal is. community expects us to do." kind of annoying." been notably less rowdy than those roommates $1,300 in fines. particularly in the Albert Street arily a crack- But some students see the "ser- Iskander feels "maybe they in past years. While the police are "The reason it got broken up was area, Homecoming is the very •r Larkin. "It's vice providers" in a different light. should find something better to do, quite "pleased" with the decrease mainly because we decided to have worst time of year. ;lation." "They're cracking down huge," like helping people." in keg parties this fall (and many a band on the roof," says Iskander, And so, despite recent improve :ero tolerance' says Janet Hand, a fourth-year po- The police feel they are helping were shut down early on), many who played a few songs with his ments, residents are still expect inology; we're litical science student who works at people. residents have noticed that the real friends to entertain the crowd. ing the unexpected. service," says Laurier's security department. "At the end of the day a lot of our problem parties usually occur later "People were saying they could In her eight years living on Al "I've attended keg parties since efforts are public service driven," in the year. hear it from as far as Central Street. bert Street, Christine Carmody, 've done, par- first year and never had one cracked explains Larkin. "The first weeks in September are So by the second song the cops, by- who also lives across from a fra- nonth of Sep- down. I've attended four this year "We want people to have a good usually quiet," says local resident, law and Laurier security all came ternity house, believes keg parties :licate specific and each one was broken up." time but we also recognize there Christine Carmody, explaining that over and gave us a $300 fine for are growing in size and volume. m of five offi- "They're being a lot more anal has to be some sort oflimitations or most of the problems take place lat- noise right off the bat." "Keg parties are still a prob Lt- to specifi- about it," says Mark Iskander, a mechanisms to control the safety of er in the year around Homecoming While the students would have lem," says Carmody, reporting c order issues fourth-year WLU student who lives those who chose to drink." and Halloween. appreciated a warning, they admit parties with as many as 23 kegs )." on Ezra Street. Many students are simply find- the penalty was to be expected. just houses down from her home. makes sense "We're trying to get to know our Where have all the keggers ing more ways to throw keg parties Despite Iskander's efforts to quiet Some fear that our school is point to allo- neighbours, having a beer on the gone? without getting caught. the crowd, officers returned twice increasingly becoming a party o deal specifi- porch, and the cops would drive by Iskander learned his lesson last later that night distributing more school with "a culture of alcohol." >. and start talking to people on the According to Larkin and students Halloween when his keg party on tickets to the residents and some of "I think if that culture does exist, ing what the street, even giving out tickets. It's alike, this year's keg season has Ezra Street almost cost him and his the guests. that culture needs to be changed," says Carmody. "If the student body would "The reason it got broken up was change that culture, a lot of things would mainly because we decided to be better around have a band on the roof." here." Dan Dawson feels that education - Mark Iskander, studentlkegger host and awareness are the keys, rather than diverting parties Iskander and his housemates all away from the neighbourhood fought the tickets in court and had onto campus. them reduced to $50 each, nearly Others, like Carmody, think breaking even for the party. more events on campus like the Later that year, Iskander and his end-of-year party would move friends managed to successfully some of the problems away from throw a smaller keg party without unsafe homes into a supervised · intervention. area. "We basically covered all the win According to local residents, the dows and just made it look like we end-of-year party last April held weren't having a party. Maybe it was on WLU campus was a major suc a little noisy because we had people cess, generating little noise and over, but we didn't make it known few disturbances. ~ to everyone that we were having "Should we be offering other a huge keg party with everyone opportunities for students to invited." drink cheaply? I don't think that's It's easy to forget sometimes that our responsibility," says Dawson. keg parties are indeed illegal. Most However, to avoid another students are aware of the around "Queen's Homecoming" - where the-clock noise bylaw in this city wild parties and riots broke out but many don't realize that urinat in Kingston last fall - the Laurier ing on someone's lawn, snapping Alumni Association and Students' trees or branches, being drunk in Union have put together a com public or drinking in public are all edy night for Homecoming this offences that the police can nab weekend, expected to entertain you on. There are fire and safety is . a thousand Laurier students and sues that they can enforce as well. alumni. Tickets for the Turret Larkin points out that noise, and Wilf's have also been selling garbage, fights and even sexual as quickly, Dawson says. saults are all problems that can be The school hopes that these al traced back to illegal keg parties. ternative options will help reduce "It's not about limiting students' problems for permanent residents fun or the natural student life," says in the community. Larkin. "It becomes a safety issue." "The school needs to have some kind of open forum," says WLU A culture of alcohol? stud~nt Brianne Garde, "where a cop or by-law officer comes in and Homecoming is just around the we can ask questions about what corner and most people have al it is we are and aren't allowed to ready heard of at least two or three do ... Just so people are aware of keggers in the works. the restrictions that they have on According to local residents, their events." 14 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY rogers.com/mp3 MHH ■■■ - IHflfl : mh w - ■ r IGB OF MUSIC Hfl NOW ON YOUR PHONE. need ioad Included with select MP3 Get everything you to & play. phones. Up to IGB of Memory • Stereo Headset • USB Cable text Students stay connected with free Rogers to Rogers calling and messaging/^ fi I CANADA'S CLEAREST WIRELESS NETWORK' Student Life The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdaySeptember 20,2006 15 Going Greek at Laurier Student Life writers Laurier students. Each Septem- ber and January, rushing officially collaborate to delve into begins the week after classes start and lasts for 13 days. the It is a time for interested stu- process of rushing, dents to develop a deeper un- and what Greek life derstanding about exactly what Greek life entails. It is also so that the can decide if want means at Laurier group they to offer you a bid, which is a for- mal invitation to join a particular CORD STUDENT LIFE chapter. Dan Preston, recruitment chair Greek societies at Laurier and for Laurier fraternity Sigma Chi, North America across have gar- stresses that rushing is when so- nered bad the rorities and fraternities look press over years at for everything from out of control what qualities a new member will parties to initiationpractices. bring to their chapter, and pick These accusations have caused individuals who they feel will re- Greek main committed the some members of the com- to organiza- munity to be wary of outside criti- tion. "[Sigma Chi] is looking for a cism and the press for fear of be- solid man." Sororities ing persecuted for either a large and fraternities being mishap or longstanding tradition. sponsored by Laurierare bound by At times, theseaccusations from several bylaws regarding specific the general public are warranted, rules concerning how the rush- but historically sororities and fra- ing process is to be conducted. ternities have been active in their These bylaws also forbid hazing. university and local community. Preston stresses LaurierGreeks do The Laurier Greeks participate not promote hazing. "Why would do in volunteer activities through- we want to horrible things to out Kitchener-Waterloo as well them?" the values be- been as promote of Hazing has historically a student hot Amer- ing a well-rounded and issue, especially among citizen. Getting involved around ican universities, as an unaccept- school and in leadership roles is able and illegal practice. Uni- the highly respected among the Greek versities and general public Mallory Richard Community. have condemnedfraternities and HEY, NICE TOGA - Greek members are students like everyone else. Personal opinions about Greek sororities in the past for putting organizations aside, they have pledges through unrelated and make for in universities tasks to their tion that dues to be a is a annual cost incurred, can pay- made a stake across dangerous prove loy- by paying large arrangements these which deter interested ment or a member North America. Laurier currently alty to their community. As much member of Greek Life, stu- can stu- plans, arrange for dents work for alumnus be issue for dents are from even Greeks to an to earn has six chapters, all with active as hazing may not an effectively "paying applying. do alumni and student bases. Laurier, it can definitely affect the friends." point out that the money goes money. dinners the if the Preston does not view it as towards formals, This leads to next Since 1967, when Phi Kappa decision to join a group per- holiday quandary: few the is that will be for friends, but more of a and event t-shirts, to name a networking opportunities as a Pi established a chapter in Wa- ception you physi- paying This can Preston assures that if a member Greek member. terloo, sororities and fraternities cally and emotionally mistreated. "priceless experience." when hardtime Fraternities and as life Another hot issue is the no- be difficult to there has a paying dues, they sororities, have been the way of for many justify with large social groups usually strong alumni support, can ef- all students from home Sororities and fraternities don't suit Sorority life a comforting home away fectively help members find jobs through other members and feel when need them alumni. Preston As we were leaving we did to turn to you wholeheartedly of and that unconditional is one the pressured to return to other rush having concurs, "Networking is most benefits Greek events, but we really only viewed friendship an amazing perk tangible [of initiation into to life, but that's not the life]." it as a party, not an sorority HEATHER HAMILTON that on. So Greek member- VERONICA HUGHES the sorority world. only thing goes effectively, CORD STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE EDITOR kind Greek has and the dues associated can As much as the sisters were Each Group a spe- ship cific and Delta and and threw a good party, I really philanthropy, garner networking job oppor- Before tunities that would be avail- inwith the I admit it. I came to Lau- Gamma's is the Service for not A few offriends didn't see myself fitting Sight. years ago a couple able otherwise. world. rier, I made fun of sorority girls As my family has many sight and I attended a sorority party Greek dues it hit close to home. Preston confirms this fact: I did not want to the and fraternity thinking problems after being invited by a member. pay guys, like able raise "Alumni will first for the time I would that were exactly what Being to moneyto help come to us None of us were really sure what or give thought they didn't even know the CNIB National In- be to the organization. we see on TV. I (Canadian job [postings]." to expect or interested in rushing, required and Some feel it is unfair that we had them inCanada. stitute for the Blind) to students I attend volunteer in help but believing you should try any- can parties, stumbled across the those in need is of what it's that can the and make friends But, I part group membership guar- thing once, we decided to see how community Greek Life made con- all about. antee but other on lived. without to a sorority. website, By holding spaghetti jobs, groups the Greek side of campus belonging former dinners and fun like An- and in the The I have metwho be- nections with the Presi- games campus community I was genuinely surprised at people have dent of Delta Gamma Women's chor we're able to still often offer similar networking to a fraternity or sorority Dodge, how nice the girls were. They were long of and it didn't seem so have a blast while working for a in for a plethora reasons Fraternity opportunities. welcoming, and interested who joined individuals. bad. good cause. The decision to join a fraternity to few of and are hardworking we were. In talking a based After to her and at- There are so reasons to or is purely on per- in I think it's a legitimate activity talking many sorority them, they had gotten involved The the rush events I found a or sonal for but I would rather put tending join sorority fraternity. opinion. the Laurier Greek scene to meet many it like what friends the As with there and into other out that was nothing lifelong you gain, any organization, other students, make friends and my energy money I had can achieve are and asso- interests. expected. good you through positives negatives become involved with a campus the ciated with Some Greek life is The ladies I met at the events the fundraising, study membership. Like anything else, organization. the movie the find certain and I knew welcomed me with arms. groups, nights, policies prac- time not for everyone. coming open My friends and I hada good and and the dinners. tices the desire were nice, so formals holiday outweigh to join, of into 1 wanted to partici- They friendly but we weren't sold on the idea university much think The bonds that I have de- There is so to gain from while some there are per- in the avenues of volunteer- caring. rushing. We had a social network, pate the six sonal benefits connected with with thesewomen one of that Laurier offered. veloped really joining groups full academic schedule and other ism have life has are the bonds of sisterhood. we on My membership. I've made of my best campus. volunteer commitments. They some been enriched from the in When I first came to Laurier, I experi- friends and volunteered some wanted us to join another group it with these With missed sister so much that ences I've had ladies, files from: organizations at Lauri- my and pay substantial dues on top great wait Laura Heather nice find this home and I can't to see what else Carlson, Hamilton, in a was really to didn't while not participating of our limited budget. Itjust er, and from home. Having people we can accomplish together. VeronicaHughes Ashley Jang sorority. away seem plausible. Student Life 16 WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 20, 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Goodbye to abeloved Golden Hawk materialize into Now in her last Gil- Laurier he heard about the removal. something more Students the year at WLU, missed by students. From protest He that traditions official. notes that, "We've re- bert is disappointed that it won't masking tape replicas, to protest Zinman believes of and be continued. and what set schools from ceived a lot support, we removal of the hawk in groups petitions, students are are apart tradi- that it will be To Gilbert, "Although it [the responding to the disappearance each other, and that these hope recognized by them WLUSU". record numbers tradition of not stepping on the of an important Laurier symbol. tions are what make unique. take it Petitions and seems to Rob fourth "There was no reason to masking tape Hawk] insignificant, Mcintosh, a year that it of and besides the Hawk, what aside, one can only hope the me was always a symbol the communications student and away, does Lau- of the Hawk is un- LAURA CARLSON pride that Laurier students have co-creator of the petition to bring else [other traditions] disappearance CORD STUDENT LIFE related the for their school." back the Hawk, has received rier have?" asks Zinman. to disappearance of the Zinman the football team's winning streak. Student president Allan Cay- overwhelming support from Lau- hopes that peti- tion Mcintosh started will See PAGE 22 foreditorial reactionto this The tradition of not stepping on enne admits that although he was rier students and alumni. Mc- he and story that the Golden Hawk has been an sad to see the Hawk go, with the intosh explains the petition important part of the daily lives recent renovations it would have branched off from the Facebook of decade of Wilfrid Laurier been to the he started called 'I still a very expensive replace group of a Hawk students. logo with the new floor tiling. won't walk on the Hawk (no not History Located near the entrance to Cayenne says that what makes even the masking tape one)'. The official of the Students' the Fred Nichols Campus Centre him feel better is, "Knowing When he originally created the - February 2, 1996: grand re-opening 15 The Wilfird Laurier Students Union (FNCC), many students chose how much we saved on student group, he invited only people Union building. University but almost (more referred to as the hawk) is laid in to avoid stepping on the circular money, and knowing that we can to join, within days (WLUSU) logo commonly renovations. "I the floor as of the Students' Union logo in a conscious effort to show spend it on something better for 1700 members had signed up. part building avoid - 1996-2006: the decade students walking on the respect for the school. students". had no idea that people would be Throughout with the the tradition alive and WLUSU the hawk, to their school. The tradition But recent renovations To keep on as passionate as they are care logo, topay respect was created to show in Laurier and theWilfrid Laurier Univer- to the C Spot, the Students Union campus, Cayenne is exploring the so much." pride Those who are on the hawk logo has disappeared from the possibility of creating a memorial Mcintosh feels that students re- sity Students' Union. seen walking are assumed be first out of touch students. ground, and a new one mounted to the Hawk. Although he admits acted so strongly because the tra- to visitors, years, or very traffic flow thehawk on the wall, perhaps so that it will that it will be much smaller, he dition created such a strong sense - Summer2006: Citing high cost and problems, the Hall of and C renovations.. no longer cause hall congestion. hopes it will still provide Laurier ofcommunity in the university. is tiled over during Fame Spot students the students chance to remember "Because - 2006: Discussion of a smaller hawk in the tiled However, some say a we are a newer school, September placing discussed the WLUSU Allan walk down the Hall of Fame isn't the pride they feel for their school Laurier doesn't have a lot of tradi- floor are being by President, Cayenne, time of tions. But able and Board of Directors. the same. every they walk by the hall the Hawk was to - Students the renovation several Second year student Amanda fame. bring us together, and make us protest current design using Latourell remembers the Hawk According to Cayenne, Laurier more than a bunch of random mediums. need - Two recreate the with on two being an important part of her students really don't a logo people in a building." separate groups logo masking tape Laurier orientation. "Two things I on the ground to showofftheir im- Mcintosh's partner in creating separate occassions during the same week. Most students avoid remember about O Week were to mense school spirit. "At the end of the petition Dan Zinman, fourth walking on it. Red and the it is still there - On the online student drink Bull, to never, ever, day, [the Hawk] year communications, also feels popular directory website, Facebook, over the Hawk." ofwhether it's the 1600 students the "i STILL won't walk the step on regardless or not on strongly about Hawk and the Laurier join group on Fourth student Michelle the in heart." tradition Al- hawk the in less than week. year ground or your that accompanied it. (no, not even masking tape one)" a Gilbert her Frosh the Hawk - also remembers However, Golden though currently spending a se- An online petition is created by the same student creators of the leaders explaining the impor- and the tradition that accompa- mester at University of Toronto, Facebookgroup with signatures and growing. tance of the Laurier tradition. nied it is something that is dearly Zinman was still appalled when j j Don't on the hawk! 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I I foundthe nobility in Jerry John Candy guess to make the idea that comedy is a man's domain. just trying people laugh," Holmes However, with a youngand talented group explains, side-stepping ideas that her is of Canadian female comics beginning to any comedy a it the of a sort of social emerge, looks as though days commentary. "The Stronach 'Comic Boys Club' may be coming to an end. impressions im- "If look at Canadian wom- are not the most you television, importat Kurt in the world. It's not en are really holding their own. Elvira pressions TV like she's some villain and has hosted a couple of shows, Carla Col- crazy I'm her true lins has done the same and of course there showing society co- Has 22 Minutes lours. It's more like 'Oh are the women of This Hour my gosh, and SCTV. So I feel like we've kind of got it where'd this beautiful Barbie poli- tician from?"' figured out here in Canada," explains one of come is the freshest faces of female comedy, Jessica Holmes' Stronach impression Holmes. not the only celebrity inside of her and in her While Holmes (pictured at right) has no repertoire. On Air Farce, creates solid answer for the influx of female comedi- live shows, Holmes paro- dies of well-known celebrities, ans, she does offer one possible explanation: Celine "Maybe it's because [in America] they're a bit including Liza Minelli, Dion and Michael more numbers-driven." Jackson. Oftentimes Holmes's Andwhile her current boss, the CBC brass, portray- is inevitably searching for large audiences als are so strikingly accurate that the comedian finds her- and big numbers, Holmes is very excited self in the by the network's commitment to quality totally enveloped programming. role of the character. the "It's weird. When I'm "The producers care a lot about man- really I date, which is political comedy... they do doing a good job truly just the feel like I'm that That's look at the numbers and pay attentionto person. I much fun when numbers but more thanthat they just want a why have so and I'm Liza Minelli. quality show that will make people think doing Jessica laugh," the devoted CBC employee Holmes Holmes is nowheretobe found explains. whenI'm doing that character. The track record of the Ottawa-born comic Even the smallest thing, even down the hair speaks for itself, demonstrating that smart, to on my arms, is Holmes' feel like Holmes topical humour one of many they Liza," says of her strengths. As a memberof the renowned Roy- prodigal gifts. al CanadianAir Farce Holmes often gets the Holmes' knack for diving within opportunity to present light-hearted takes on the character of another human be- the often-absurd Canadian political climate. ing has taken the Ryerson graduate to of the comedic "We can get away with things that even the heights landscape. for comic newspapers can't get awaywith now... come- Having opened heavyweights like Leslie Nielsen and Hol- dians are still allowed to say whatever is on Jerry Seinfeld, their minds. It doesn'tmatterwhat party is in mes has found herself within arm's reach of and new is intent on power or in favour or not,"explains Holmes, comedy's pinnacle who often does comical send-ups of Liberal reaching it. Comedians set to invade Athletic Complex Comics to add a boisterous element to the festivities and Homecoming ways football, Homecoming compare to the talents of Majum- the looked der that was game you always and Holmes, Babel shows As former Golden Hawk forward to because knew the he understands be- JOE TURCOTTE "It's an opportunity to bring a you the division A&E EDITOR together students, alumni and football player Babel is thrilled stands were going to be packed," tween MC and comedian. I the community. They'll come to- to return to the Homecoming the Much VJ says, reminiscing "Although it is a comedy show football but the festivities. about his at Laurier. it should be. In an attempt to bring together gether for a game, days see my role as what And Laurier alumni and the Water- nights at the Turret usually only while he It's like, for example, a host of The loo community at large, the WLU drawstudents and alumni. may have moved Grammys, type thing. You know, Alumni Association has added But the opportunity to make from the field of the host does their little thing "[l'm] kind of like the appetizer a new event to the traditional this event go is exciting," says play to centre and does a little bit of comedy, before the main I don't Director course. is Homecoming proceedings. On WLU's of Alumni Rela- stage, Babel rel- but then the main act comes on. Brian Saturday, September 23, the WLU tions, Breckles. know if I'm funny enough to be ishing his chance Kind of like the appetizer before the and Hol- Athletic Complex will host Along with Majumder to host Homecom- the main course. I don't know if I don't a comic, so want to go up the Alumni Association has first ever Manulife Evening of mes, ing's newest event, I'm funny enough to be a comic, trio also enlisted the service of a there and bomb it." "it's to be I don't there and Comedy. going so want to go up Headlined by CBC regulars of Laurier graduates. fun. I'm feeling a bomb it,"says Babel. Matte Babel, Laurier alum and Much V] This Hour Comedians Alex and says of little with Sat- Shaun Majumder, from Kojfman pressure If the talent assembled for his role as MasterofCeremonies Has 22 Minutes, and lessica Hol- james Gang! will serve as the all these comedi- urday night's Evening of Comedy acts for the estab- mes, of The Royal Canadian Air opening mo re ans on stage. I'm is enough to humble the often- CBC and Much- Farce, the Evening of Comedy is lished regulars, asking myself 'do I boisterous Babel, it seems that the Music Laurier Matte is the best. The need be being presented as a night where V] and grad "Homecoming to funny?'" Babel laughs newest addition to Laurier's an- of the Laurier Babel will return to his oid cam- camaraderie, everyone com- as he thinks about his role the nual tradition will the three prongs as Homecoming haunts the crowd MC. community can meet and laugh pus to entertain ing together, everyone's always night s be worth ihe trip to the Athletic MC. in good spirits. For me it was al- When asked together. as the evening's how his act will Complex. A&E The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdaySeptember20,2006 ■ 19 Barefoot and married in K-W Theatre & Company performs Neil Simon play CARRIE MCNABB for the Kitchener-based theatre CORD A&E troupe. Act Two follows the fiasco of When Robert Redford and Jane the blind date in which Hard- Fonda starred in the movie ad- wick shows some skilled physi- of in the Park cal aptation Barefoot comedy. While Act Three goes deal with the (1967), they charmed audiences. on to near-absurd Neil Simonwrote this play based aftermath. Marchuk and Hard- his and the on own marriage wick have the audience shriek- hostile, often irrational fights ing with laughter with fights he and his wife had young start- that are so irrationalonly lovers ing out as newlyweds. But really, could invent them. how relevant is a play written Costume and sound design 30 in almost years ago to today's are successful establishing the standards of marriage? time-period. The director (Gra- there Although are many so- ham Cozzubbo) and set design- in the that cietal references play er (Sean Mulcahy) use Theatre relevant & are no longer ($l2O/ Company's thrust stage effec- month for an "expensive" New tively to give an intimate feel to York the overall apartment), the newlyweds' first apartment. of make in the message struggling to Barefoot Park is a great love work will tire. never play to see either with your sig- with The play begins with a couple nificant other or room- of Dharma-and-Greg-esque mates (who I am sure will em- newlyweds who are enjoying phasize with the "fink" landlord their first week of marriage. problems and the need for in- Conservative lawyer Paul (Adri- door parkas in February). an Marchuk) and free-spirited Overall, the performance Corie ad- (Anna Hardwick) are proves that you don't need to Joe Turcotte to in their leave the bank justing living crummy, town or break to LEGENDARY BROOD - With only a guitar, Elliott Brood frontman Mark Sasso takes control of The Boat- small apartment while coming see good-quality theatre. Direc- house. with an oddball Graham to terms group tor Cozzubbo, also in of neighbours. One such exam- his Theatre & Company debut, ple is Victor Velasco, the tenant brings to this play a wealth of who lives above them, portrayed experience from his time at the remarkable Death live in a truly perfor- Soulpepper Theatre in Toronto, Costin Victor country mance Manu. Theatre Passe Muraille and even by is a flamboyant caricature of a locally here at Wilfrid Laurier who Corie decides man to set up University. Raucous trio Elliott Brood their show to The Boathouse alt-country brought with her rather unadventurous Barefoot in thePark runs until mother (LynnVogt). October 1 with 7:30 shows from JOE TURCOTTE the past. The idea that somebody the same cannot be said for the Three of the four principle ac- Wednesday through Saturday, A&E EDITOR owned it before Brood's live show. their tors, in matinees 2:00both you, someone Mixing Hardwick, Manu, Vogt, beginning at it and in and had before you, that there's death-country sound with punk- Barefoot the Park make their Friday Saturday and a Sun- is rock Elliott Brood Theatre & debuts and Elliott Brood many things: a a history there that you might not sensibilities, Company day twilight show beginning at know but find Sasso delivers show that forces the all deliver 4:00 band, a legend, a myth, and, most can go out," a au- strong performances pm. importantly, a refreshing sound says in between sips of a newly dience out of their seats and onto the dance floor. on the Canadian country music poured draught. has "The we scene. History definitely a place way approach playing first is walk intothe kill What Elliott Brood is not, how- on Elliott Brood's full-length shows we town, is in Ambassador. The album and leave... our is ever, a person— at least not release, everyone plan of to chair out from under- the traditional sense. chronicles tales death, murder, rip [your] "We're trying to find Elliott and lost love in a dark and somber neath you, and give you a drink," that all similar the an excited Laforet exclaims as he Brood, actually. He's an enigma," way is not at to unofficial Elliott Brood explains The Brood's approach- glossy sounds of contemporary recites an Instead, the Brood motto. able leadersinger MarkSasso as he pop-country. and his other bandmates sit down is more of a throwback to the era And judging by Saturday night's with the like at The Boathouse, Cord prior to a Septem- of country pioneers Johnny performance when music Elliott Brood is of ber 16 show at The Boathouse. Cash; an era country quite capable "For is still had a that was oft- upon their us, hopefully every record soul, one delivering aspirations. able to from Ambassador kind of like where he is at some injured and express genu- Playing songs and 2004's EP Tin the Brood point," adds the energetic guitar- ineemotions. Type, and fans both and old ist Casey Laforet. "We play our songs we play got young up like write to out of their seats and in While the members of Elliot our tunes. It's not we dancing, think if of The Boathouse's limited on the radio. I spite Brood are not interested in cre- get played that, if think that far Mixing banjos with distor- ating a glitzy and marketable im- you do you space. Brood soul tion, Elliott creates an un- the music loses its .... age for the band, they are deeply ahead to and die the apologetic driving and rhythmic involved with cultivating their You've got live by of selfish sound that is fuelled the music and their art. Rather then sword. It's kind a thing. by gener- that the Brood have create art for al enthusiasm having the traditional bio serve You've got to your music. and then it to other for playing as the representation of the band, yourself give the the Sasso Although theband defies re- the image-conscious Brood in- people," passionate strictive categories of both country stead looked to an old friend to explains. and never achieve lot of on the ra- and rock, may create a legend that would better "There's a crap to the commercial success of other a we aspire encapsulate the idea of the band dio, that's given... Canadian like Sha- fans that like music, who country acts, as a whole. have The continues drum- nia Twain or Road Hammers, "We wanted something that actually listen," sol- memberof Elliott Elliott Brood seem content to would have the idea of some- mer and newest ContributedPhoto dier on as harbingers of an era thing before the band. Our band Brood, Stephen Pitkin. SOMEWHERE TO LEAN - Anna Hardwick and become lost to commer- Lynn Vogt bring strong the sounds of Ambassa- that has is drawing on that. A lot of our While perfomances to Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park. cialism and mass-marketability. with dor are at times slow and driving, stuff, our art, kind of plays A&E 20 ■ WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER20,2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Diary of a festival junkie the fall season A&E writer Dru Jeffries attends the Toronto International Film Festival and tells us what films to watch for in Contributed Photo Festival his film When the Levees Broke: t\ Requiem in Four Acts. SPIKING THE FESTIVAL - Legendary screenwriter apppears at the 31st Toronto International Film to screen Screenwriter afterwards. the snow that is continually falling DRU JEFFRIES enough to not only introduce and Canadian icon STAFF infuses his On I class- outside the windows. WRITER the film, but to answer questions Douglas Coupland Thursday, skipped just s ' final film of the 31 TIFF was from the sold-out and apprecia- trademark wit and Canadiana es completely in order to get to My of Lee's latest smitten tive Theatre audience into his coincidence- the encore Dar- Spike documentary, I am so completely with Ryerson delightfully screening driven In The Fountain. I When theLevees Broke:A the medium of film that I am afterwards. My festival experience debut screenplay. doing ren Aronofsky's Requiem what in Four Acts. This film consists off terrific creates a film that still don't know to amazed this was the first year was to a start. so, Coupland quite say enhanced the audi- about this but I have no res- of head interviews, that I'd taken the trek to Toronto On Sunday night, I was lucky is greatly by film, mostly talking s ence's with Canada ervations about it news and home video foot- for its 31 ' annual International enough to attend the gala world experience recommending clips Festival. Like of I'd of Guest's without wholeheartedly. Your age of New Orleans during last Film many us, premiere Christopher being completely depen- enjoyment on a will com- HurricaneKatrina, and is so marvelled at the movie stars (but latest film, For Your Consider- dent it for sense of purpose. of this film depend year's emotional sensi- effective that I was on mostly the directors) that attend ation, at Roy Thomson Hall. Fans If you're a fan of Coupland's nov- pletely on your consistently Guest's work will be els Generation All Families tolerance for the of tears for most of the without fail each year, watched of previous (like X, tivity, your grandeur verge with the that this Are check out and of the film's four-hour four hours) the press conferences on Rogers familiar territory Psychotic or JPod), your appreciation epic. (yes, Gone Green I loved and time. Lee does a Cable (maybe I'm the only one hilarious film treads. The film's Everything's whenever completely respected running great At The it the finest of the destruction that did that), and went gah-gah subtle style shifts from Guest's you can. the very least, pick up Fountain, making job balancing which is full of film that I had the of New Orleans' over the line-up of exciting film trademark 'mockumentary' genre the soundtrack, experience at spirit alongside dramatic festival. its and its screenings. into a more direct style terrific Canadian music. perseverance rejuvena- And then the fall I what tion. This is far The Toronto International Film create a feeling similar to Robert term began Thursday night saw a more provoca- Prairie Home WLU. like film seemed like minor in the and doc- Festival (TIFF) is a festival unlike Altman's terrific A here at But, a true a entry tive, rewarding alarming Unlike the This is further I wasn't about to let that canon of French new-wave direc- than An Incon- many others. Cannes, Companion. feeling student, umentary A 1 Gore's of from the of Alain Resnais. this venient and number one film festival in the buoyed by Guest's terrific use stop me making most tor Perhaps Truth, a worthy entry in the festival. After classes Tues- aroused because I had in Lee's world, all screenings are open and one of the best ensemble casts on feeling was Spike impressive canon. for bolted Toronto see watched such a cinematic And after accessible to the general public. film. Among the actors present day, I up to to just so, approximately the French film I knew little marvel in The Fountain. Unlike $250 in 10 hours Unlike Sundance, Toronto isn't a screening were: Eugene Levy, a very movie tickets, marketplace for distributors, so Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, about, called Quelques jours en a stereotypical American film, en-route to and from Toronto, the festival doesn't suffer from the Bob Balaban, Michael McKean Septembre. It turned out to be an Coeurs weaves together several twelve subway tokens and seven and narratives about the reek of commerce. TIFF is merely and Harry Shearer. engaging cinematographical- relationships films, Toronto International film to the of various kinds without Film If the a celebration of great filmmak- After Consideration, the eve- ly-bold spy leading up feeling Festival drewto a close. took of 11, 2001. As the need connect them all films that mentioned don't ing from all around the world, ning only got better as I in events September to to- I come is Gone star Binoche and in a to theatre look for them which exactly what a film festi- a screening of Everything's a bonus, luliette gether neat, explicit package. a nearyou Green Paramount. first-time director Ami- this film is content to be on DVD in the The val should be. The people who go at the nearby Santiago Instead, next year or so. were to introduce somewhat Fountain wide Novem- there, including myself, really love gorena present serious, occasionally opens on films unlike the film and answer questions hilarious and as as ber 22. (though, me, they'll Teach always light waltz right out of the theatre if the English film is a Did know WLU Students to stinker). Overseas you belonging Buy ONE Get So I learned from a lovely WLU health plan are eligible for $100 /"YkllZ EDCCI woman that sat beside me at my wINEr rtvCCl refund 011 glasses and contacts? first film of the festival, Thursday E OR CONTACTS us night's screening of Ken Loach's one of The Wind That Shakes the Bar- Buy complete pair eyeglasses « Intensive 60-Hour me at ! Program 6 ley. She told that last year, receive months of disposable vi the festival's encore screening of $ Classroom Management Techniques contact lenses or RX sunglasses FREE. 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Nanny. 1 NO COVER Top 40 All Request Opinion 22 ■ WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20,2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY The Cord Weekly Editorial Board 2006-07 Editor Editor-in-Chief International Editor Opinion Blair April Robinson Aria Latto-Hall Forsyth-Stark [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor News Editors MichellePinchev Emilie Joslin Mike Brown [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Features Editor Photography Manager Alex Sydney Helland Tony Ferguson Hayter [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (519) 884-0710 ext. 3564 Student Life Editor Print Production Manager Sports Editor Veronica Hughes Brandon Currie Dan Polischuk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Arts & Entertainment Editor Joe Turcotte Privacy act useless With the recent adherence of universities to a provincial privacy act, students are finding themselves struggling even harder to not be just anothernumber.The Freedom of Informationand Privacy Act has been in place in Ontario for over 18 years, but until recently Ontario universi- ties haven't been forced to fully comply. Now, in order to protect the privacy of students, no documents con- taining a student's name can be publicly displayed without permission like can't be into a for students to and assignments essays put pile pick their leisure. up at itself its smaller class siz- At a school like Laurier, which prides on could noticeable es and close-knit community, the new rules create a change in the student-professor dynamic. Students shouldn't turn Professors who used to rely on small tutorials, where students could have engaged discussions about course material, are no longer able to the and address students by name, eliminating personal feeling replac- barrier between and student. As ing it with a metaphorical prof stu- to know our and fos- the bottle time dents, we've been encouraged to get profs to always every ter personal relationships, but this new act makes it nearly impossible. In addition, the logistics involved with implementing the new act the Canadi- for this com- in Students must show iden- to 2004 ing. Take, example, create burdens already chaotic processes. According 32 of weekend: A their on can an Campus Survey, percent ing Homecoming. tification to pick up assignments specified dates, grades students are weekend devoted or via and students are unable undergraduate to welcoming no longer be posted accessed WebCT, to par- BLAIR in with beer- search for classmates' e-mails. ticipating harmful drinking, back alumni open, FORSYTH-STARK be with 43.9 of laden, arms. Pancake keggers, With all of the apparent cons of the act, students must wondering, OPINION EDITOR percent undergrads 'n' and Coldshot Was with with at least one of what are the pros? there really a problem professors knowing identifying Eggs Kegs, par- With all the the of harmful ties are all common fare during students' names or peers knowing one another's moniker? signs drinking. beer Vivas! Not can in fre- as is a packed problems associated with the implementation of the act and no clear Cheers! Salut! Ging jau! only engaging Homecoming sessions the football Itwould 18 students and are Noroc! No matter what boozin' cause tent at reason why it's been done now, after years, faculty language quent game. it it's al- such health-related as seem that the understandably frustrated. you say in, a sentiment problems only appropriate is like with the sound heart disease and liver to acknowledge our alums This new act essentially forces schools to treatstudents numbers most always met cancer, way of disease, the to turn to by facilitating a drunken stupor. without adding up. glasses clinking, jostling liquid tendency At all this and throats hungrily gulping the alcohol for a celebratory purpose what point does Hawk irrelevant delicious libation. or to relieve some stress sets a drinking stop being "harmless protests and Whether it was finishing a big partying" off When students returned from no other symbol torevere, the loss project, accomplishing some- "blowing noticeable. or some stress" and their ready to of the Hawk is clearly thing spectacular, simply summers, pursue Finished an eight-page essay? Do their academic goals, they re- It's no surprise thatLaurier stu- making it through a hellish work become a serious shot! Got extension? that a an Tap of students often reward condition? When turned to the hallowed Hall of dents congregated over the loss week, hands a school themselves alcohol Got hammered and didn't Bob Rae Fame only to see that their be- the bird. As that prides by imbibing keg! get loved Hawk, the soaring symbol itself on school spirit, it seems rather generously. Finished an you your degree? the funnel! a hangover? Bust out Do a shot! Got As we work to- of school pride, had been re- obvious that removing a symbol eight-page essay? would extension? that Got wards ulti- moved from its perch on the floor revered by students cause an Tap keg! our of a outside the C Spot. Students will some controversy. However, the hammered and didn'tget a hang- mate goal in in taken over? Bust out the funnel! after the no longer divide the hall collaboration and action by degree is it about life and strenu- their attempts to "not walk on the students could have been much What university long bad for the future. of an under- Hawk." And students are pissed. better served taking a stand that makes drinking morning, precedent ous process being stressful classes noon times If a week of graduate student, it's natural that Over 1500 students joined the against a bigger issue. and night, multiple for the we'll let the a week, In the "real sends bottle, loose, have a few drinks, Facebook group"I still won'twalk Where were petitions or acceptable? youreaching that when that of behaviour howwill in dread- and yes, even hammered on the Hawk" and over 500 signed protests Harper pledged to world," type you cope get "real world" from time was cause for concern and ed, aforementioned to time. a petition to bring back the Hawk. stay in Afghanistan? Where would be be serious What's is the Facebook when the indicative of a with an al- when facing frightening what Students are clearly impassioned group person you'll work-related stress? And seems to be the of about the matter. tuition freeze lifted? The Hawk cohol problem. every large amount time to students who seem to have And rightfully so. As Rob Mc- incident has clearly shown just According to helpguide.org, something great happens only individuals be ad- will corks be one of or intosh, creator of the Facebook how effective technology can be signs might you, popped? way coping celebrating inclination of students to whatever life throws and out "because in the masses dicted to alcohol include This atthem, group, pointed gathering over an "expe- what- it's with bottle. in is- use alcohol as a solution to a we are a newer school, Laurier issue, but, perspective, the riencing negative consequences ails them is For The next time have a doesn't have a lot of traditions. sue seems rather lame. associated with drinking but ever rampant. you have drink instance, the annual tradition for stressful week, bypass the shots The Hawk was able to bring us As undergraduates, we a continuing [to regardless]" and limits students to to a class or hit the together." responsibility to take a stand and and "setting on howmuch business congregate go yoga in the Turret after a particularly When finish an Students are understandably make our voices heard, and we've they will drink but unexpectedly gym. you assign- for their be- celebrate our who arduous mid-term ment, by going out to upset about the loss of theirfeath- done just that over school exceeding them." Anyone dem- dinner with a friend has a round of loved "Biz Bash" seemingly or seeing ered friend given that Laurier has mascot. But next time, let's try to played porce- with is... onstrates that to with the a movie. There are other no other recognizable mascot, take issue something a little lain bowling (that revisiting cope many hard one deal with life's obstacles more a or has said stress of studying, must to save for the yellow atrocity that significant than fouled your drinks) they'll ways with hard that don't end with head in football With fowl. have one drink but wound relieve their stress your appears at games. only surrounded a toilet. up bleary-eyed by drinking. in drink- These editorials the !s edito- is ad- Students also partake unsigned were agreed upon by at least two- thirds of Cord empty pitchers technically Sounds like to "celebrate" causes that rial board and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe Cord's volunteers, staff or dicted to alcohol. a ing it? need celebrat- com WLUSP. lot of undergrads, doesn't don't necessarily letters@cordweekly. Opinion The Cord ■ Weekly WednesdaySeptember20,2006 ■ 23 Take Back the Nightand take a stand WLU should their Night." This annual march affirms communities. undergrads use education to take action against injustices Take Back the the right of women and children Night offers wom- to be safe from violence regard- en the opportunity to take what that has historically accompanied come tomorrow's leaders. less of location, otherwise be age, creed, num- might private expe- this form of violence. The school attire. riences of and beginning of a new bers or injustice, break the When I graduated from Laurier is year a time to reflect on who we The symbolic Take Back the silence by publicly naming these six I didn't years ago, know how to who we be and what march back are, want to Night traces its roots wrongs. turn these facts into action. I SARA CASSELMAN had we want to contributein this life. the 1970s in where As an I to England, alumnus, challenge you Community editorial board yet to hilly comprehend own What will with my you do the power restrictions were placed upon to acknowledge your power and power as a awarded to in and children stand and take university graduate. you your privileged women as a means to up action to end It's estimated that more than ten I now realize that as post-sec- position? of ending a series of violent sexual the violence. females are assaulted sexually in students and Are assaults. As Laurier ondary graduates, you content to simply fight undergraduates, stu- Waterloo each Region we are members of influential day. Young an for a bigger piece of the proverbial Women and children could dents are in an ideal position to women between the of 16 and it is within will ages group our ability pie or you fight for something not be on city streets after use their education and youth- to 24 (in other words, university- to affect than change. greater yourself? 10:00 pm without being ac- ful passion to fight for causes in women) run a risk four Even of aged times for those us who education to which believe. are By using your companied by a man. Out- they Whatever the of assaulted in greater being sexually marginalized other we make decisions and take a stand women took a stance and should stand for ways, raged, cause, you up than any other must the for which age group. acknowledge privilege against injustices you marched to reclaim their right your beliefs. Sexual violence is to us our involvement feel the the incredibly granted by strongly, you have oppor- to walk streets without fear. For more information on Take pervasive. The of inacademia. make alma held Back slogan many tunity to your mater Marches are now annu- the Night or the Kitchener- sexual assault centres is "You Are it Be obtaining some financial and your community proud. ally around the world to bring Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Not Alone." with a On there's and security university degree September 21, an op- awareness empowerment to Centre, visit www.kwsasc.org. It's an to debunk the in the creation of for all attempt or participating portunity women in Water- women, and to inspire action that that sexual assault myth is an un- we loo stand and knowledge through research, Region to up speak will bring an end to violence, and Sara Casselman works with the Survivors don't off in common problem. are starting an influential out against sexual violence. It's specifically, the sexual violence KW Sexual Assault Support Centre have to the isolation experience position. University graduates be- time once again to "Take Back the that intrudes into our lives and Anastasia De Sousa, is dead. Early respond to this as we wouldto any she in her The dead Dawson web reports suggested was tangible crisis. can't de- twenties. in twenties. I this themselves Untangle I'm my mand so we must wondered if I had been acquaint- doit in theirnames. ed with this if took don't school feel- student, I a I want to go to in the Montreal resulting deaths violence. He suggested that video class with her at one time, or if I'd ing like this could happen again. FROM DAWSON, COVER of 14 I remember the teach how to her in the halls the women. games people kill, passed way I of silence held in but kill. do other students Laurier. moment we my not to at This column was previously school the tenth anni- Kimveer Gill The school, making thorough rounds high upon What has made shooting at Dawson was printed in the Kitchener-Waterloo the visible of this frequently, beyond just versary tragedy. and people like him turn to kill- senseless, but that doesn't mean Record and In the have the web public areas, there were secu- 1989 police responded to ing? We to untangle we can't have a thoughtful re- inall the the incident need rity cameras hallways. by surrounding—but of contributing circumstances sponse. As Canadians, we to letters@cordweekly. com My point is thatI really felt Daw- not entering—the school, I'm surrounding this violent act son College was a safe place and guessing because they assumed it and others like it before these be it seemed to doing everything was a hostage situation. Had they events become more familiar and reasonable maintain entered the Ecole SEPTEMBER 1 - 4. to safety. Polytechnique common. 5 2 2 0 0 6 senseless act of at that time have been like school Yet a terribly they may A complex problem violence happened there. And able to prevent some deaths. shootings cannot be solved with- because I knew Dawson College I This experience taught the out large multi-faceted action believe that if it happened there it Montreal police to respond to on both a national and a cultural PR ESSAi'T VOUR ij\-rVEPS?rv CA=?O "O S=SCSV£ here. Dawson scale. Do STUOSNT can happen the shooting by entering we, as Canadians, de- Despite this recent event, Daw- the school and "neutralizing" the mand serious and in-depth solu- FOR safe school. It's shooter rather than tions of our elected in son remains a very immediately, assembly risk deaths. Ottawa in an upper-class neighborhood, any more injuries or loudly enough? and Montreal Once has settled in A small of as Mayor Gerald the dust part a positive move have Tremblay described it, "one of the Montreal, we some im- forward may be a demand to AND YOU COULD in the world." that be Prime Minister most secure cities portant questions must Stephen Harper to when the A CTV raised retain and Canada's I was seven years old asked. commentator tighten gun WIN TUITION influ- laws. Ecole Politechnique massacre the popular idea about the of the in A female student, FOR A YEAR!* happened at the Universite de ence media promoting 18-year-old Letters to the Editor Athletics accountable will cross-section of That was the desire of the major part- you see a large stu- WLU Asso- nersin this project the Alumni dents playing frisbee, pick-up football or The that at their leisure. This was the The following letter to the editor is in ciation and WLUSU. reality was soccer main to Jenkins' letter to the the design ofthe field size was limited vision of Alumni Field approved by its response David by Editor: Where's the Accountability? (The the City ofWaterloo buildingand zoning donors, university administration and the Board of Governors. Cord, September 13,2006).Over the past regulations that required project to Laurier has in stu- maintain the existing number of eight years as grown parking for No end eliminated Peter Baxter dent population, so too has demand spaces. zone space for OUA lacrosse or rugby Director, Laurier Athletics intramural and recreational opportuni- any possibility the field. ties and facilities. games to be played on school intramu- What is interesting is the move of the Since the 98/99 year, Letters Policy: Alumni ral from less 190 teams teams to Field (whose teams grew than soccer met of rais- to 687 teams in 2005/06 alone. Facilities soccer alumni the challenge All letters to the editor must be signed and sub- field and $100,000 which was matched by such as University Stadium ing mitted with the author's name, student identifica- the and the Athletic football alumni) has benefited gym Complex gym and two tion number, and telephone number. Letters must team well the to 1:00 am to women's lacrosse as as pool were programmed be received by 12:00 Monday viaemail to let- pm For your chance to win, go to a participating I demand. Stadium field men's lacrosse club team by them having meet University [email protected] or through our website Entertainment theatre and fill out a ballot. I time available at Univer- Cineplex is restricted by city by-law to close with more practice at www.cordweekly.com. Letters must not ex- Stadium.The women's team has also ceed 350 words. The Cord reserves the right to lights off by 11:00 pm. sity edit letter for and and dedicated room at the any brevity clarity. Spelling The expansion of recreationalactivity gained a dressing The Cord the I S._ IvWA I stadium turf grammarwill be corrected. reserves resulted in planning ofthe Fitness Cen- stadium. The replacement right to reject any letter, in whole or in part. in the future and both tre (completed September 2005) as well will be required The Cord reserves the right to not publish teams will then as Field. and lacrosse get a re-development of Willison rugby material that is deemed to be libelous or in con- From the the vision for their field of dreams. very beginning, travention with the Cord's Code of Ethics or jour- the The an- Alumni Field was to service the broadest Where's accountability? nalistic standards. is if take walk by cross-section ofthe Laurier students and swer best given you a Field or There meet growing demand. Alumni daytime night. Opinion 24 ■ WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER20, 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKIY Masturbation isn'tjustfor boys Women be ashamed of the beaver" it's have better shouldn't "buffing since a great stress reliever and can help you even sex for them consider. or several for that to Ironically reserved and innocent. Men are know yourselves a little better and an orgasm, mat- the discov- without to about enough, fake coochies are able to be more openly vile and spend a Friday night alone ter, having worry seen as more taboo than fake about that It is a safe awkward conversation any speak things are more ering your own body. making a taboo for women to feel and there is no once the beer have come phallus. However, prosthetic speak about. way to good goggles like it is risk STDs. off. ANDREA BATTISTA vagina, just a prosthetic pe- However, human nature of pregnancy or DON'T GET ME STARTED is a safe and fun aid in and all needs nis, way to we have our sexual Even better, with a fully letters@cordweekly. com ourselves. And it's and To pleasuring not urges. deny them can lead charged vibrator, If there is one truth hu- invest- social deviation single to strange, perverted people to of the worst you can almost man of in these kind result of sexuality regardless age, ing toys. as a pent up sexual guarantee gender, race or cultural back- Emmanuel explains that it's frustrations. yourself it's it ground, that feels good to "average men who want some- Let yourself enjoy sex with a touch the - alone - ourselves. Any kind of thing on side of their relation- partner or and most touching can feel good or relax- ship: long-distance truck drivers, importantly, do not feel ashamed and when touch- businessmen ing, it comes to who travel and want of it. In the end, whether people our down there is them avoid it ing parts there, something to help admit to or not, as pleasure- no the rule. when it is exception to temptation they are away, seeking creatures human na- down While walking the street as well as people with commu- ture to touch ourselves. No one the other day, I couldn't help but nicable diseases that they don't should be ashamed of this human become enthralled with a conver- want to on others." pass to impulse, though 1 don't recom- sation taking place between three Whether male or female, hand mend shouting off the rooftops men and one to combat is a safe how often it it. young young lady. gland always you jack or jill The to topic was masturbation. alternative sex and can actually Masturbation is a healthy how towards lead The menannouncedloudly help you work a better sex pastime that can to a less in is often they jerk it, how good it can life the future. When one ac- stressful life. feel performing the task in water customed to their own body, they So ladies of Lau- and the easiest clean I way to up af- are aware of what feels good and der, encour- terwards. It was educational what doesn't. to say age you to the least. The Almost who has young lady laughed everyone ex- get to but when asked about her did for along, perienced an orgasm so own habits, she quickly replied, the first time by making like Han "that's gross! I don't masturbate." Solo and stroking their ownWook- I couldn't help but laugh and iee. You can teach yourself where think to myself, "yeah right, you to touch and how fast or hard liar." dirty, rotten Granted, maybe you like to be touched, and then I should have minded my own transfer this information to your business and not havebeen listen- significant other. Everyone is dif- ing to their conversation, but ei- ferent and what is pleasurable to ther it me about each and of is also way, got thinking every one us the of and different. topic self-exploration, Knowing your own female more specifically, mastur- body leaves you open to discuss bation and the negative associa- your findings with a loved one tions with it. and allows them to initiate the it While is common for men to and share in pleasure your admit to "choking the chicken" excitement. and feel comfortable talking about When put on the spot, it it, women are a bit more hesitant. might be a natural reaction While females may be less likely to deny masturbation, sim- to openly admit to their handheld ply because it is a personal habits, the ones who are comfort- that topic many may not able enough to embrace it are in want to disclose. There is luck; the sex industry is actually still this stigma associ- catered towards females. ated with rubbing one Marisa Emmanuel, as a Stag off and specifically with Shop employee, spends her days female masturbation. surrounded by dildos, butt plugs, While it is becom- lubes and all things erotic. She no- ing more common for tices that the clientele on average, women to be sexually of the store is 70 percent female liberated, there is still and 30 male. The percent age of this deep-rooted be- women into the coming store to lief that women make 18 purchases ranges from should be to 80 and the majority of those women are middle-aged and of- ten married. With a large variety of self-pleasurable devices to choose from, every woman could find something right for her. Men have slightly less va- riety to choose from, but there are prosthetic vagi- nas available