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The Cord (September 28, 2011) The tie that binds Wilfrid Laurier University since 1926 thecord.ca KEVIN CAMPBELL backbone in each of Laurier's past people thought, we became a good runningback to only 88 yards rush­ on their few chances with the ball. SPORTS EDITOR two games stood tall and didn't football team today:' ing and no touchdown was longer First, Dillon Heap, the fifth-year flinch in the face of one of the great­ Sam Aird and Mitchell Bosch led than a six-yard run-in. Varga had punt-returner shocked Western This time, there was no reason for est offences in the country. the way for the young defence with averaged 122 yards per game in with a stunning catch just outside hanging heads and dragging cleats. The Hawks (1-3) knew they had eight and 7·5 tackles respectively. Western's three previous tilts. the end zone and Rashad La Tou­ The Wilfrid Laurier Golden to get up for this game against the Bosch repeatedly shut down "That's the defence we're used to;' che, Laurier's runningback turned­ Hawks had left everything and Mustangs (4-0). Not only to silence Mustangs' quarterback Donnie said Jeffries. "They've got a lot of fill-in punt-returner ran it in for the maybe even the kitchen sink on the the naysayers, but to prove to them­ Marshall and first-year phenom and weapons; a lot of ways they can at­ touchdown. gridiron against their arch-nemesis selves they belonged on the same Kitchener native runningback Tyler tack you ... our kids just dug in:' Heap finished the match with No. 2 Western Mustangs in their 34- field as the best team in the Ontario Varga. Laurier gave Western trouble all seven catches for 176 yards, includ­ 28loss on Saturday before 2,688 at University Athletics thus far. Varga leads the country with 12 game long. ing a 63-yard punt-returning touch­ University Stadium. "We knew we could compete with touchdowns in four games, and ob­ With the score 21-7 and less than down 8:45 into the game. The usually-stalwart defence, them and we did;' said head coach tained three of those on Saturday. two minutes left in the first half, the which had been the missing Gary Jeffries. "Despite what a lot of But the defence held the prized Laurier offence started to capitalize Sports, page 20 Shortened 0-Week likely MARCIE FOSTER LEAD REPORTER "As long as we're not overly compromising our Next year, students may see the ad­ ability to deliver great programming for Orienta­ clition of a new fall study break, however, this may bring consid­ tion Week, I'll be okay with it:' erable changes to the structure of 0-Week. A proposal of a two-day fall reading break, which would be -Nick Gibson, WLUSU president and CEO placed at the third weekend of Oc­ tober, would potentially affect the placement and possibly the length would have people start class on by up to two days with classes tak­ ofWLU's traditional weeklong the Thursday instead of the follow­ ing place on the Thursday and Fri­ 0-Week. ing Monday after Labour Day;' said day in order to free up two days later "It came up at senate last fall, Darling. "What we'd have to do is in the term. The other option was to when I was presenting the academic start classes a little bit earlier:' use the two study days in between dates:' said Ray Darling, registrar The proposal was then discussed classes and finals. and commissioner of oaths at WLU. again last week by the commit- "You're going to run into issues "That day, people had questions. tee and was also sent out over the when you push it back;' said Emily They were questioning the length of summer to all the division councils. Butcher, a head icebreaker during the orientation period, as well as the Darling aims to present the finished this year's 0-Week. "Dons would possibility of a fall study break:' proposal to the WLU senate in No­ also need to be trained earlier, and After the senate meeting, a com­ vember, should it pass at the senate prepared earlier, and would have to mittee was formed that included academic meeting next Monday. be on duty longer, because they'd David McMurray, vice president of "The reason why we're doing this have that extra weekend to have to student affairs, and former Wilfrid is to benefit the students;• he said. watch students:' Laurier Students' Union president "The big concern is the impact on Although this is one issue that and CEO Kyle Walker. Orientation Week:' "We drafted a proposal that Orientation Week could shorten Campus, page 6 Inside Centennial Homecoming Engaging youth Cord endorsement This year's Homecoming will Local PC candidate Michael Harris After following local and take on a special meaning for forms a youth cabinet as a way of provincial candidates in the WLU as the school celebrates its getting young people in to politics coming election, The Cord makes centennial their pick of who deserves the vote PHOTO BY NICK LACHANCE. PHOTO MANIPULATION BY WADE THOMPSON Campus, page 4 Local, page 7 Opinion, page 16 2 • EDITOR'S PAGE THE CORD • WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2011 Editor's Choice News................. ....................... 3 Arts.......................... .. ......... 12 Editor-in-Chief Campus ............................................. 4 Classifieds. .. ................ ......... 15 THI Linda Givetash The offline student Local ............................. 7 Opinion.... .......... 17 [email protected] National. ............................................. 9 Sports .................................................. 19 Life, only at thecord.ca Features .............................................. 10 Quote of the week •'I'm married, I have a I Bag 0' Crime I Vocal Cord wife and still don't un­ Assist Other Service By-Law Complaint What do you think I Location: 41 Bricker Ave. Location: 232 King St. N. I of the university derstand women:' Reported: Sept. 16 at 1:30 a.m. Reported: Sept. 20 at 2:33a.m. shortening 0-week? I SCS officers on mobile patrol came A 21-year-old local male was is­ I across a noisy and rowdy party on sued a Provincial Offence Notice Bricker Ave. Eight WRPS units were contrary to the Waterloo Public Nui­ I on scene in an effort to dismantle sance By-Law for 'Foul, permit to B -J.D.McGuire,K-WGreenParty the party goers. A 23-year-old WLU foul land owned privately: He had candidate when asked what he'll do for student was extremely rude, dis­ been caught on CCTV cameras uri­ I women and women's rights ifelected respectful and uncooperative with nating by the front doorway of the WRPS. As a result of his actions this SCS offices. matter will be dealt with by the Judi­ cial Affairs Council. Unwanted Contact CORRECTION Location: 202 Regina St. In the Sept. 21 article "Giving back, one photo at a time" a quote by Matt Assist Other Service Reported: Sept. 20 at 12:30 p.m. "It's a terrible idea, 0- Symes incorrectly read as though working for the organization Self-Help Al­ Location: Arts C Wing SCS dealt with a former student liance was difficult, when rather he meant that in previous years, attempt­ Reported: Sept. 19 at 12:33 p.m. wishing to attend this years' Home­ Week is one of the ing to reach out to organizations was difficult. His experience working with SCS officers assisted WRPS plain coming. It was discovered that he attractive things about Self-Help has been a turnaround from that. A second quote "One in five clothes officers in making an arrest was still on a trespass ban at WLU. Laurier." Canadians commits suicide every year" was also published incorrectly as it of a 20-year-old male WLU student He was informed that the ban is still -Mike Abramovitz should read that one in five Canadians suffer from mental illness. in relation to a criminal offence that in effect. Fifth-year kinesiology in Allan Strong's affiliation was printed incorrectly, and he in fact works had been reported at an off-campus with the Self-Help Alliance. Their website is not www.self-help.ca but rath­ location in August. Impaired Driver er www.self-help-alliance.ca. The Cord apologizes for this error. Location: Parking Lot #20 rec Reported: Sept. 22 at 4:54a.m. SCS officers discovered an intoxi­ cated 18-year-old male sleeping be­ hind the wheel of a parked vehicle. WRPS attended and arrested the While some places charge male for having the care or control up to $6000/term, WCRI of a motor vehicle while his ability offers housing at an unbe­ to drive was impaired by alcohol. lievable rate. We also pro­ Theft Under $5,000 vide many services such Location: Residence "I think it's a good idea, Reported: Sept. 22 at 5:05p.m. we have a lot of mid­ SCS is investigating the theft of a bi­ terms to write." cycle from a storage area on the fifth -Jingting Hu floor of the student residence during Orientation Week. Second-year economics The bike is described as a men's make 'Giant', Model- Rincon, 24 speed, red in colour bearing a J&J Cycle sticker. Valued at approxi­ mately $6oo.oo. Injured/Sick Person Location: Off Campus Reported: Sept. 23 at 12:10 a.m. Cambridge EMS called SCS Dis­ patch Centre to advise of a caller (male party) that had fallen and in­ jured himself at an unknown loca­ tion, possibly on campus. WRPS, "It's a bad idea, it's for SCS and EMS eventually located the kids to get to know the subject at King St.
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