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JUSTIN SMIRLIES or not it should adopt further poli­ CAMPUS NEWS ED ITOR cies or restrictions. SCID is also re­ searching other universities around In a technology-dependent soci­ Canada and the globe about some of etywhere laptops and smartphones the policies other universities have have increasingly become the norm, implemented. Wilfrid Laurier University, since the "Really it is a question around, is beginning of 2011, has been discuss­ the student's attention focused on ing technology's use in the class­ the activities the instructor deemed room - a topic that has been receiv­ appropriate? Are they paying atten­ ing mixed opinions from both stu­ tion? Is it a distraction?" said Tom dents and faculty on certain policies Buckley, vice president of academic and barriers. services, noting that a complete ban On Oct. 19, students and fac­ would be ineffective. ulty received a survey via e-mail Since the last day to complete . -which is being compiled andre­ the survey is on Oct. 31, the types searched by the senate commit- of policies that the university could tee on instructional development implement are undetermined at the (SCID)- askingthemwhatthey current time. "We need to let the thought about technology use and committee do its work and wait for what policies should surround that. them to get all the information that Concerns have been raised from it gets and to let it present senate faculty about the distracting nature with whatever it's recommending as these devices have on students dur­ policy, if there are going to be policy ing lectures. changes;• said Deborah MacLatchy, "It's not looking to create poli­ vice president: academic and pro­ cies that ban certain devices from vostatWLU. classrooms, but looking for ways MacLatchy did state that the poli­ co-operatively in terms of using of cies and decisions on whether or those devices to maximize learning;• not to allow electronic devices in said Donna Kotsopoulos, an educa­ the classroom will be left up to the tion professor at WLU and the chair instructors themselves. Senate will of SCID. "We want to create a policy eventually make the final decision that actually works well for enhanc­ on ~fuatter in early 2012. ing learning:' With so many students now us­ The survey that is currently circu­ ing laptops as tools for note-taking, lating around the Laurier commu­ an outright ban, as Kotsopoulos nity will address the current policy MIKE LAKUSIAK IN DEPTH EDITOR Campus, page 5 the university upholds, and whether Singer/songwriter Dan Mangan plays at Uptown Waterloo's Starlight Lounge on Tuesday night.

Inside Baseball team falters Cult of the Midnight Movie Women's hockey team starts 4 - 0 Hawks bounced in provincial playoffs

After a 4- 3 win over cross-town rivals Waterloo knowing that the next two games and a 7 - 4 triumph over York, the Hawks remain CHRIS MANDER STAFF WRITER were must wins. undefeated to start their season "Van Pelt has been our best guy;• The baseball season for the Wilfrid said Ballantyne after the Hawks Laurier University Golden Hawks is were eliminated. "And Brock is, in Sports, page 19 officially over. my opinion, the best hitting team Hosting the Ontario University in the league;' continued the coach, Athletics (OUA) playoffs, Laurier defending his decision. "It was a Church to blame for LGBTQ suicides was unable to capitalize on the op­ close game and we wanted our best portunity to win a championship guy in there to finish it off.' in front of a home crowd on a chilly The second game saw another Opinion writer James Formosa argues that the Saturday at Bechtel Park. solid pitching performance from recent deaths of numerous youth are due to hateful · The first of three games the first year Jordan Patruska, a rookie views stemming from biblical ideology Hawks played came against the who has proven to be a solid starter. Brock Badgers and was a carry-over Patruska went nine innings while from the previous weekend, which only allowing two earned runs. Opinion, page 13 saw the game suspended due to However, Laurier was unable to heavy rain. find its bats and, as a result, lost in The game picked up in the fifth extra innings to the University of A vegan take on Halloween inningwithLaurierup 4-1 and Toronto Varsity Blues by a score of eventually winning in convincing 3-2. fashion by a score of14-4, highlight­ McKenzie Maxwell took the loss With the options of sugary treats limited for those ed by a six-run seventh inning for for the Hawks as he made a relief avoiding animal products, The Cord · Features, page 10 · the Hawks. appearance in the tenth and was un­ ways to still enjoy this candy-filled season However, the most interesting able to keep the Varsity Blues' bats aspect of the victory over Brock was silent, giving up a run on two walks coach Scott Ballantyne's decision as well as a couple of hits. to start staff ace Brett Van Pelt for the final four innings, despite al­ Reading break decision reached ready having a three-run lead and Sports, page 19

Proposal to add two days of class to 0-Week in exchange for two days off in the fall is rejected before "It was one of those things where the afternoon a vote at WLU Senate meeting loss took the life out of us ... it's tough to over­

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-Scott Ballantyne, Laurier head coach Life, page 11 3 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 ======~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ News ...... 3 Editorial ...... 12 Editor-In-Chief Editor's choice Campus ...... 4 Opinio n ...... 13 Local ...... 6 Classifieds ...... 16 Linda Givetash Coren, political commentator, visits Laurier National ...... 9 Arts ...... 17 [email protected] Features ...... 10 Sports ...... 19 News, only at thecord.ca Life ...... 11 This Week in quotes From the archives Vocal Cord to years What types of tech­ "I promised Max [Blouw, Forum on military action nology do you use in Sept. 11 will long be remembered as a day when much of the world stood class and could you Laurier·president] I'd be united in horror. The repercussions and mourning caused by this terrorist act will be felt on a global scale for some time to come. live without it ? polite today:' At WLU, when professor Peter Eglin spoke out about the Afghanistan is­ sue in the Concourse, he received a large response from the Laurier com­ munity. As a result, the Students' Union board of directors felt that a proper forum for students to express their views should be made available. On Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. an open mic forum mediated by Matt Park and Peter Turkington of the WLUSU board of directors was held in the Turret. According to Turkingston, this was designed to be a healthy opportunity for students to "vent their frustrations regarding the issue:' - WLU sociology professor Peter Eglin The evvent was attended by a small number of students, but those who "I have some profes­ before making a comment at Thursday's came were vocal on the subject. Everything, from how students felt the sors that talk really fast Re-Imagine conference morning of Sept. 11 to views on the American aggression in Afghanistan, was discussed. and I can't keep up with University president Bob Rosehart arrived late and spoke to the few re­ handwriting so I have "I come from a singularly unimaginative family:' -Laurier president Max maining students. In a later interview he "congratulates the students that at­ to use my laptop .... My Blouw on finding his family's coat ofarms tended" but said "that for a student population of 8,ooo I would liked to have cell phone, yeah I could seen more students attending:' Rosehart said he supported Canada's in­ probably do without (it), "I immediately thought 'Oh my God, what have I done?"' -Andrew M. volvement in the fight against terrorism, but was not sure what role the Ca­ Thomson, authorofLeadership and Purpose: A History of Wilfrid Laurier nadian people should play in the world event. but I don't really want to University, on intially being requested to meet with Laurier president Max Blouw Printed Oct. 24, 2001 do without (it)." - Peter Shin Third-year political sc ience Bag o' Crime ,. HUMBER The Business School Theft Under $5,000 CCIV cameras were reviewed and Location: FNCC it shows suspect #2 described in the Reported: Oct. 17 at 3:04a.m. previous incident for the theft of the A custodian called the SCS Dispatch recycling bin pushing the machine Centre to report the theft of a large through the Lounge. The matter is blue portable recycle bin taken from presently under investigation by SCS. the hallway outside ofWilf's Pub. She witnessed two males pushing it in Unknown Call Requiring Police "I have a macbook (and) the vicinity of Albert St. & Univer­ Assistance I usually have my iPhone sity Ave. The theft was captured on Location: Off Campus .... God no." CClV cameras providing an excellent Reported: Oct. 18 at 11:57 a.m. - Neera Kohli description of the suspects. WRPS SCS officers on mobile patrol assisted Thi rd-year economics was notified and attended to a Lester a local resident on Larch St. attempt­ St. address when a night manager ob­ ing to catch his dog, a 14-year-old served the two suspects attempting to Chow Chow who was running freely bring the bin into a building. The bin on the sidewalk in the neighbourhood. was located outside by SCS officers by The animal was eventually cornered Conestoga House. It sustained dam­ and tumed over to the owner. age in the process of being moved. The matter is presently under investiga­ Intoxicated Person tion by SCS and WRPS. Location: Off Campus POSTGRADUATE Suspect Descriptors: Reported: Oct. 22 at 1:30 a.m. "I use my laptop mostly, 1. Male, Caucasian, medium build, SCS responded to a call of an intoxi­ CERTIFICATES IN: I need it everyday ... I dark brown short hair, clean shaven, cated female passed out at the front check my emails, face­ Event Management early 20s, 5' 10", 170 lbs wearing a of2oo King St. N. The female was black long sleeve shirt with 'FITCH' on located by Quiznos Sub, 220 King St. book groups, meetings." Financial Planning the front in yellow, light blue jeans and N. She was identified as a 22 -year­ -Angela Graham Global Business Management white shoes. old WLU student. She was taken home First-year economics 2. Male, Black, thin build, short black by two of her soJ:.er friends. hair, unshaven, early 20s, 6', 170 lbs International Development wearing a blue, long-sleeve V-neck Property Damage shirt with two shades ofblue horizon­ Location: Quad International Marketing tal stripes, dark blue jeans and white Reported: Oct. 22 at 5:22 a.m. shoes. Sometime during the early morning hours person(s) unknown uprooted Public Administration Theft Under Ss,ooo a freshly potted mum flower beside Location: FNCC the marble bench that seats the newly Reported: Oct. 17 at4:20 a.m. sculpted Sir Wilfrid Laurier statue. "I actually don't use any A custodian called the SCS Dis- The flower remnants were strewn technology right now, I patch Centre to report the theft of about the area of the Quad. The statue just use pen and paper." an automatic floor cleaner that was was not damaged. CCIV camera - Matthew Lolsdale taken from the Terrace Food Court in footage will be reviewed for possible Fi rst-year geography the early morning hours . The piece suspects. of machinery was located abandoned sometime later in the 24 Lounge. It For the rest ofBag o' Crime, visit Compiled by Francesca Handy had sustained some damage to it. The thecord.ca's Lifo section. Photos by Mike Lakusiak

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NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Left: Panelists lan Clark, William Tierney, Colin Wightman (L to R) talk about quality teaching at universities. Right: OUSA president Sean Madden leads a discussion. Facing the challenges of Finding balance in the modern student More from the Re­ research and teach~ng _

week:' short, she stated that universities ELIZABETH BATE lmagine conference MIKE RADIVOI STAFF WRITER Madden said the extra hours stu­ CORD NEWS need to define what it means to be a dents must put in at jobs outside of on thecord.ca postdoctoral student. Laurier's Re-Imagine Conference school affect their level of engage­ After a brief intermission for lunch, Wood next, reflecting on her own played host to a session titled re­ mentwithin the school community. theRe-Imagine conference recon­ work experience, discussed how re­ considering the student experience, Focusing on ways to get students vened at Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy search and teaching are inextricably on Oct. 20. more engaged in their PSE experi­ to discuss the integration of re­ connected, and that separating them The panel, facilitated by dean ence, McMurray said the develop­ search and teaching in universities. from one another is detrimental for of Laurier Brantford Bruce Arai, ment of students must not be by The three panelists included An­ both professors and students alike. spoke to a packed Senate and Board chance, but must be intentional on gela Crawley of the Canadian Asso­ "If anyone went to Ikea and got a Chamber at one of the conference's the part offaculty. ciation of Postdoctoral Scholars, Ei­ box without instructions, we would three afternoon sessions about get­ "How intentional and educa­ leen Wood, a psychology professor not be happy. There's nothing wrong ting students to be more engaged in tionally purposeful [faculty] are in at WLU and Maurice Yeates from the with our students. They come won­ their learning and post-secondary meeting both the educational and Centre for the Study of Commercial derfully equipped. But we have to education (PSE) experience. personal needs of their students is Activity at Ryerson University. help guide them," she explained. Speakers included Ontario Un­ an influential predictor of ... how _Speaking first, Crawley discussed To finish, Wood emphasized · dergraduate Student Alliance successful they" will be," he said. the inipQttan~e of_properly recog­ that one qfthe greatest solutions (OUSA) president and Wilfrid Lau­ Ideas for engaging students in­ nizing and integrating post doctoral for professors is not loiistical, but rier University Students' Union vice cluded using new technology and University's scholars into university commu­ - philosophical. president of university affairs Sean electronic media in classrooms nities as well as the need to ade­ She said above all professors Madden, dean of students at Seneca and students' activities, as well as role changing? quately prepare these individuals for should display a passion for what College Chris McGrath and Wilfrid changing learning environments both academic and non-academic they are teaching in order to sow Laurier University's vice-president to meet students where they are, A panel featuring Ian Clark of the careers. passion amongst students. of student affairs, David 'Daddy as opposed to traditional models, University ofToronto, William "Institutions have an obligation to Yeates argued that "discovery" Mac' McMurray. which require students to adjust to Tierney ofUSC and Colin Wight­ train the post-docs that they have. has become too much the basis for Madden opened the discussion fit the environment. man ofWalden University discuss They would like to have additional university ranking and that this is by asserting the PSE student demo­ McGrath said he thought insti­ how universities may change in teaching opportunities;• said Craw­ to the detriment of all other areas of graphic has changed greatly in re­ tutions could be self-serving, only the future. ley. "They would like to actually be scholarly work, especially commu­ centyears. perceiving student engagement as -Justin Smirlies respected and recognized by their nication and teaching. As well as there being more stu­ that which is within the classroom universities and integrated in uni­ Yeates believes that one way this dents in the PSE system, incoming or the university community, not versity activities, instead of being issue can be mitigated is by inte­ students are younger than they ever including outside volunteer or work a literally forgotten population on grating modern technologies such have been and are at a lower level of activities. Going global campus:' as social media into the way profes­ preparedness for the challenges they "I think we need to open our­ Crawley maintained this can be sors teach and communicate with will face, he said. Students are also selves up to a more fluid definition President of the Association of achieved by improvements in the their students. facing more challenges and have to of what [engagement] means;' Mc­ Universities and Colleges of Can­ mentoring of supervisors, integrat­ "We could reward professors by work harder for their education than Grath said. ada Paul Davidson discusses how ing post-doctoral research in class­ giving special grants to them one­ in the past. He continued to say that we need Canadian institutions are seen on rooms, post-doc participation on by-one to change their courses and "Working has become a huge pri­ to "allocate resources ... to make the international stage. university councils, proper career adapt to these kinds of technologies, ority for students;' he said. sure that we are reaching as many -Justin Fa11teux planning for post-docs, as well as if they haven't already done it;' said "There are roughly double the students as we can in the places working towards fixing pay gaps. In Yeates. amount of students working since where they're at. We can build it, but 1976 and on average [they're work­ we're going to be waiting for them to ing] three or four more hours per get here." The university's uncertain future

changing framework of education. attending for-profits can be a draw, LINDSAY PURCHASE Grad photos According to Tierney, the interna­ issues arise when they operate LEAD REPORTER I J tionalization and corporatization of "more like a business, and less like ) Wilfrid Laurier University's "Re­ education has led to vast transfor­ an educational organization:· www.wlusp.com Imagine" Conference wrapped up mations in the system. In addition, as new ways to attain on Oct. 20 with a presentation by The number of students going post-secondary education continue keynote speaker Bill Tierney, a pro­ abroad for school, he said, is an­ to rise, it becomes more difficult fessor at the University of Southern ticipated to climb from two million to create and maintain measurable California (USC). today to eight million by 2020. This standards. Tierney spoke of some of the figure is not limited to students tak­ Tierney questioned, "How do challenges in education today, and ing semesters abroad, but also in­ we know, simply because some­ what should be expected going into eludes schools which open partner one has a degree, that that person is the future. institutions in other countries. Tier­ qualified?" One of the main pillars ofTier­ ney attributed this, "Not only be­ "Simply saying yes, my students ney's presentation was the need for cause ofglobalization, but also be­ have learned a lot, is no longer suf­ 1 J ') an increase in the quantity of stu­ cause of technology:• ficient;' he said. "We need to be dents attehding post-secondary Also on the rise is the number of better with quality assurance of institutions. In California alone, he students attending for-profit insti­ institutions:· claimed, "We need to increase ... tutions. While Tierney acknowl­ Tierney concluded, "I think these by about 100,000 students a year, edged that for-profits "have a role are good challenges. I don't agree every year for the next decade, if to play;• he was concerned about the with all the things that have hap­ we are going to meet workforce enormous debt load associated with pened, but I think we need to think projections:' these institutions, as well as the about how we can move forward 13cul 11ow Li'" 1rx\:' 1 IK However, this is a prediction quality of education provided. forcefully rather than trying to say pll'S\' Jl C' C;{ [Crrn pcipCi <, [, CXciiTIS. which must be met within the While the convenience of what existed is what it should be:' 4 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26. 2011

Campus News Editor Justin Smirlies CAMPUS [email protected] 0-Week changes denied Motion to add fall reading break fails

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With the proposal for a reading break not making it to a vote at the Oct. 19 Wilfrid Laurier Universi­ ty senate meeting, there has been ,, a shift in focus on student men­ TAYLOR GAYOWSKY tal health and academic success. - ~ , GRAPHICS EDITOR A reading break is now out of the question in terms of being instat­ ed for next fall, and is being called a 'victory' in favour ofO-Week by Exam schedules see slight tweaks many orientation week volunteers. Kyle Hocking, WLU student sen­ CAITLIN MCNAB mean, it's quite a bit of space, not a than the arts. certain courses are being offered ator, clarified the issue. "There were CORD NEWS ton, but I think it's like ten percent or Darling attributes the typically in and they should know not to put a bunch of students that showed up, something like that;' said Ray Dar­ less spaced out exam schedule of an those too close for students. Our not in support of a reading week but This year, there have been several ling, registrar and commissioner of arts student to the fact that, " [arts program is so small like everyone just because ofO-Week concerns. changes to exam scheduling. With oaths at Wilfrid Laurier University, students] are all over the place". has to take them. So, they should be Although they treated it as a victory, the St. Michael's campus coming off on the removal of St. Michael's from According to Darling, the dif­ more aware of where they are put­ they didn't have an effect on it:' line and a growing student popula­ the exam scheduling spaces. ference between business student ting them," she said. At the senate meeting, a repre­ tion, however, not all students may "So that's not insignificant when exam schedules and arts student In contrast, Rachel Nakamoto, a sentative from the WLU School of feel a positive change. your student body is growing, to exam schedules is, "with programs second -year business student said, Business and Economics raised an With limited space for an increas­ have something like that come off like business and science there's a "My exam schedule is not that bad issue with the scheduling of mid­ ing student population, changes line;' he added. Despite the loss of lot of core courses, so they can sort considering that I get to leave on the terms and exams, and Hocking must be made to accommodate ev­ St. Mike's, the registrar still strove those things out, but with arts stu­ 16th, so that's pretty early. It's better claims it was issues such as this that eryone. This year, there will be no for a fair schedule. dents, you can take anything really:• than last year. I guess I'm lucky that prevented it from reaching a vote. final exams on Sundays. There is a Students are not able to write Marissa Homosits, a second- year I don't have exams on the same day, "They were more interested in talk­ maximum length of two and a half more than three exams within 24 archaeology student, disagrees, as and that most of my exams are not ing about how it is going to affect hours for a final exam. Finally, there hours, and there is a random el­ she is taking all the required courses one after another:' their exam schedules and their mid­ are four time slots for exams this ement to the system that filters she can for her program. With class­ Darling said that exam schedul­ term scheduling;' he said. " (Orien­ year, as opposed to three last year. through the classes in the schedul­ es that alternate and are only offered ing is, "One of the most thankless tation week] was a very small, even Despite these changes, pressure is ing process. Departments can even every other year, she is forced to take jobs in the Registrar's office, 'cause minimal concern. There were far still being felt due to the absence of have some pull in helping space out several classes from differing years. people don't call you up and go, 'My more important [concerns]. The St. Michael's. the exams for their students, al­ She said this is not being taken into schedule is great; they're just like, School of Business and Economics "1hatwa8"11 pfacetlnltwe used -thoUglr this is a benefit more direct­ considemtion by the university. 'what are you doing'?' You only hear was probably one of the more im­ for classes and exams as well, and I r ed at business and science students "They should know what year the complaints:' portant ones:' Nick Gibson, Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ versity Students Union president and CEO, said "I think the frustrat­ ing thing was that logistical issues tended to be the overwhelming con­ tributors to the lack of confidence in Laurier unveils re-designed logo the proposal;' said Gibson. "I think it's fair because it's not in front of JUSTIN FAUTEUX WLU's mission statement, as "In­ their eyes. It was not a bad reaction:' NEWS DIRECTOR spiring Lives" will act as a tag line Hocking was disappointed in the on the new insignia. The new 'Lau­ lack of focus on mental health and While trying to modernize Wil- rier' mark and leaf will be featured wellness at the meeting. He claimed frid Laurier University's logo, Scott in all three of the school's official a reading break should have been Thornley had an unusual additional colours: purple, gold and the lesser­ prioritized in terms of its effect on task come up: differentiate the uni­ known red. According to Thornley, student mental health and academic versity from Molson Canadian. in designing the new logo, STC in­ success, and not on logistical factors According to Thornley, when he terviewed 16 Laurier students, staff, such as exams and orientation week. and his design firm Scott Thornley alumni and board members. "If they really felt like it was a and Company (STC}, were doing in­ "What we heard in every inter­ mental health issue for students, terviews for feedback on what a new view was this fantastic loyalty and (they would] give them the time;• he Laurier should look like, one thing passion for this school;' said Thorn­ said. "If they need to go away and kept coming up. ley. "What we didn't see was, apart just relax for a couple days, and just "Often the strongest reaction was from the Hawk, any evidence of it:' do nothing but forget about the is­ to the colour red and to the maple The new logo cost WLU just over sues that they're having in school, leaf's association to a beer label;' $10o,ooo. According to Laurier vice then that's maybe what they need he said. "No one really commented president of communications, pub­ to do. (The senate meeting] wasn't on 'inspiring lives ofleadership and lic affairs and marketing Jacqui Tam a very good discussion, because we purpose' being a tag line because it that money was approved as part of weren't able to focus on the right is too long to recall. Around the co­ the school's operating budget and issues:' lour red, the lea£ there was an abun­ spent over 2009-10 and 2010-11 and Gibson was upset about the pro­ dance of strong opinion:' covered the input and feedback pro­ posal's failure to come to a vote. So the red, water droplet-covered cess as well as the design of creative "I was personally very disap­ maple leaf of Laurier's old logo be­ concepts. pointed. I think I said this very came an upright maple leaf with STC, the same company that de­ clearly to everyone, to anyone I more pronounced veins that can be signed the 'Laurier 100' logo, also talked to and even in the post that I red, purple or gold, and the old serif made some slight tweaks to the uni­ put out there;' he continued. "I think font was abandoned for a sans serif versity' s official crest. According to the school needs to address mental called Calluna and Laurier's new Tam, the new look for Laurier is part wellness and student success:' logo was born. This new look logo of natural development. Gibson agreed that Laurier does was unveiled Friday afternoon in an "When I look at the marks that need some sort of break in the fall. event that took place simultaneous­ we've used to identifY the institution "Think of the semester as a mara­ ly in Waterloo and Brantford, con­ over the years, I see (the logo J as an thon, and you're sprinting the whole nected through the Internet. evolution;' she said. "It's an impor­ way. It's much easier to sprint and "I view it as a refreshing of our vi­ tant look forward, but it's rooted in go as hard as you can and then take sual identity and I think it's a fabu­ the past. It's not something that's a little break and then sprint more. lous way to launch into our next gone off in a totally new direction:' It's almost like interval training:' century;' said Laurier president Max Tam also mentioned that the Hocking also criticised the lack of Blouw of the new logo. "(The logo] 'Laurienoo' banners are going to patience for mental issues. "There's NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER democratizes, it makes equal the stay up around the school and com­ a lot of profs out there and deans, Designer Scott Thornley with a portion of Laurier's new look. campuses. I think it also emphasizes munity until the end of Decem­ and department heads who don't what we think of as our institutional ber. Starting in January 2012, the really understand the issues that proposition, which is inspiring lives newly designed logo will officially plague students and [they] don't For more images of WLU's ofleadership and purpose:' come into use, though at the mo­ understand how difficult of a time In addition to the 'Laurier' mark ment, there are no plans for public students are having:' He confirmed and maple lea£ the new logo will displays similar to the 'Laurier 100' that there is no chance there will be new logo visit thecord.ca feature an abbreviated version of campaign. a reading break next fall. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 CAMPUS • 5 Exploring the healing powers of music

SPENCER DUNN spoke to. He also sang a number of STAFF WRITER songs that he had written about his mental illness. Page also spoke of Wilfrid Laurier University welcomed working as a team, particularly with former lead singer of the Bare naked The Barenaked Ladies, but also in is Ladies Steven Page on Saturday to current work. He spoke of singing at the Music Care Conference held in Jack Layton's funeral and the impor­ the Maureen Forrester halL tance of music in that situation. The goal of the day was to look However, the day wasn't just at the music from a non-pop cul­ about depression; it also dealt with ture point of view. The day was to coping, healing and spirituality enlighten students and community through music. members alike of the different heal­ "Through our research and ing properties of music. Lee Will­ knowledge of peoples lives;' said ingham, professor of music at WLU, Willingham. "We learn that mu­ helped to bring this conference to sic plays an integral part oflife, it's Laurier, he is a part of the Laurier more than simply entertaining, it's Centre for Music in the Commu­ something that people use inten­ nity, which sponsored, in part, the tionally for all sorts of enrichment:' conference. The day also included two other "We had three key note speak­ keynote speakers: Richard Kogan ers and nine breakout sessions and Therese Schroder-Sheker. all dealing with music and well­ Along with speakers participants ness [and] music and healing," said had the opportunity to attend work­ Willingham. Page was one of these shops. These workshops illustrated speakers. the importance of music in daily life. The conference was sponsored in Some workshops included: music part by Room 217, an organization care in grief, music therapy for indi­ dedicated to using music for heal­ viduals with stroke injuries, music ing. Page spoke about his personal therapy and autism and music per­ background and his struggles with formance medicine. depression. "It's okay to be sick;' "Music is something that is deep­ Page mentioned during his talk. ly spiritual," said Page, and although "But it's not ok not to deal with it". he wasn't speaking about religion, MIRIAM SMIT STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER One of the ways to deal with de­ he did note that music is important Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page performing at Saturday's conference. pression is through music as Page for healing of all kinds.

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-cover attention:' his best professors have been the On the other side, Matt Lilja, a ones who use less technology. seem unfeasible. However, ques­ third-year business student said, "I "They didn't use technology, they tions have arisen about student pro­ had a prof in first year who banned were just engaging, we would just ductivity and the shape of university laptops, and I thought it was ridicu­ talk:' education as a whole. Kotsopoulos, lous, it really hurt me. I can't write David McMurray, vice president along with MacLatchy and Buckley, fast enough:' of student affairs, feels that learn­ stated that students need to show Lilja stated that just because a ing should be embracing this tech­ discipline when it comes to the in­ student wastes time on their lap­ nological shift in society. "I don't escapable nature of social media. top, doesn't mean that the class as a believe in forcing anything, prohibi­ "I think we've come to a point whole should be punished. tion didn't work right, that's a good in society where we can't stop that "There are many people who use example;· he said. anywhere," said Kotsopoulos, add­ laptops purely productively and it's "Well let's say you restricted lap­ ing that research has be done on a huge aid to them and they would tops and phones, students need lap­ the effects of social media for stu­ struggle without it. I don't think the tops to learn, I'm trying to get away dents. "It does show that students actions of a few who are being dis­ from paper myself;' McMurray con­ are distracted from their learning ruptive should ruin the good inten­ tinued, adding that teaching should with measurable outcomes to their tions of many;' he explained. start to use electronic devices effec­ University & College achievements if they're engaging As more information is being re­ tively as part of the pedagogy. certain activities during the course leased about the quality of post-sec­ Even though new policies are STUDENT COMBO of the lesson:' ondary institutions in Canada, Liv­ possible, Buckley stated that it's un­ • Movie Admission Third -year WLU business stu­ ingstone feels there are more effec­ deniable that technology will be a • Regular Popcorn dent Matt Livingstone admitted that tive ways of teaching that will deter substantial component to university • Regular Fountain S12·22 laptops can be distracting. "I have students from using their devices for education. Beverage very mixed views because it is very non-academic purposes in class. "This is not about the technol­ distracting, if someone's playing a "I think we need to focus more on ogy driving the teaching, it's about game in front ofyou, or even my­ classroom interaction and less on teaching and the learning driving self, if I'm distracted with a game;' technology-based learning. More the technology;' he said. he said. "By myself and others interaction, more discussion, more "I think education will have to screwing around on their laptops, teacher one-on-one interaction;' adapt to technology, but so will stu­ realistically you should be paying continued Livingstone, adding that dents;' concluded Kotsopoulos.

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Local Editor Amanda Steiner LOCAL [email protected] Waterloo opens new library New YMCA branch opened on Fischer­ Hallman road, near Highway 7

AMANDA STEINER back to the community. His son, LOCAL AND NATIONAL Jim Harper, seemed to well up as he passed on his father's message to Hundreds gathered this past Sat­ the audience; "Community service urday outside of west side Wa­ was the rent you paid for the space terloo's new YMCA building on you occupied:' Fisher-Hallman Road to celebrate "He lived this philosophy in a the opening of the John M. Harp­ quiet way;• Jim continued, "To help er branch library, despite the cold make our community a better place weather. to live in, and this complex is an ex­ Young and old seated and stand­ ample [of that] and we are very hon­ ing listened to brief speeches given oured to be a part of it:' by numerous members of the com­ This 21,000 square foot library munity, including Kitchener-Water­ took approximately six years to loo MP Peter Braid, K-W MPP Eliza­ complete after land issues and beth Witmer, the city ofWaterloo's building designs had been final­ ERIN SCHUT STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER mayor, Brenda Halloran as well as ized- as well as a myriad of other Members of the Harper family simultaneously cut the opening day ribbon to unveil the new library. members of the Harper family. Con­ attributes that go into creating a tributors to the facility such as the brand new structure. University of Waterloo representa­ After the yellow ceremonial rib­ tive Tim Jackson and Helen Kaluzny, bon had been cut, people excitedly Library Board Chairperson, spoke made their way through the doors as well. of the new library and immediately Tim Anderson, chief administra­ started to search through the books, tion officer for the City of Waterloo magazines, DVDs and newspapers and master of ceremonies for the filling the shelves. The grand open­ afternoon started the unveiling by ing was also celebrated with face saying, "It was many of council's painting, refreshments, origami les­ vision, and their perseverance that sons as well as a live cello player. brought us to today:• "We're thrilled and impressed - He continued by saying, "How though not totally surprised at the can I reflect what this building is all turnout;' said Laurie Clarke, CEO of about? For me it was punctuated by the YMCA library. three P's: partnership, perseverance "People have been peeking and public engagement- it's really through the windows for a while all about the public:• now. We had to cover them with pa­ Braid took the stand and after per to make it more of a surprise:• thanking many of the volunteers she laughed. commented that he was very proud Many of the people in atten­ to be in attendance that day. "This dance commented on the beauty of brand new building;• he said, "Will the building, the openness created provide waterloo residents with a through the windows and natural state of the art learning and resource lighting, and, as architect Stephen centre as well as a fully equipped ex­ Tepoll said, "The green roof that ercise facility, both conveniently lo­ mirrors the rolling hills of the land­ cated under the same green roof.' scape and ... the way the library will However, though the focus of the have a permanent view of the Lau­ ceremony was on the new building rei Creek reservoir:' This building is itself, many of the speakers dedicat­ also said to be easily accessible by ed portions of their speeches to the bus, car or bike. memory of Jack M. Harper, to whom "I think that a library is the cor­ the library was dedicated. "(He was] nerstone of every community;' a prominent business person, phi­ Clarke said. "It offers so much to lanthropist and community leader:• everyone - it's the great equalizer Braid said to the crowd. "And it is and it allows people to borrow free fitting that this library bears his of charge:· name in commemoration of his "We've been waiting a long time many significant contributions to for this moment;' Halloran said. our community:' "We're so proud to be a part of all Jack Harper was a Waterloo resi­ this ... of making things happen for dent who firmly believed in giving our community:'

thecord.ca THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 LOCAL • 7 Financial responsibility for students

HIRRA GILANI analogy of a water bottle to paying • Y IdS STAFF WRITER attention to cash flow and the water itself would be the money in your Every student can relate to be­ account, though there are holes in ing broke. But what is there to do the water bottle where the money is about it? Especially once you've going out and there are other things graduated? that we're filling the water bottle In support of the Waterloo Bank­ with like income:' ing Project; a new local student­ The most significant part of fi­ Cap1tal Appr cation run institution came about with nancial planning, according to Cao, the hope of better banking, for in reference to Roulston's analogy of students, by students. Bradley the financial hike is, "tightening the Roulston, a certified financial plan­ faucet because it lets you save and ner who is the public relations di­ earn more and allows you to control rector for Healthcare Financial the rate of what's going in and out:' Group Inc. came to Wilfrid Laurier In the case that something unex­ University on Oct. 20 to help stu­ pected happens you have your first dents figure that out. aid kit, which consists of "Certain The senior director of Waterloo financial instruments that can get Banking Project and the head or­ you out of trouble and those things ganizer of this event Helena Cao include insurance, length of credit also a third -year double major of and short term savings:' mathematics and business, felt that In terms of all the daily financial students don't worry enough about issues every individual faces there their personal finances. Cao men­ are day packs, which assist us in our tioned that this is probably because everyday financial endeavors from the topic of finances brings out a lot housing to education to buying a of emotions and seems to have a lot car. Though, students must not for­ of control over our lives. get about their retirement backpack, Roulston termed this as "The Psy­ which they should be packing as of chology of Money;' which according now as Cao put it "for the golden to Cao is essentially the taboo asso­ years:' ciated with finances, which is con­ Students were given more life les­ sidered to be much more difficult to sons on finances on Oct. 24 when discuss with one's father as opposed Kevin O'Leary famously known for to the subject of sex. his role in the 1V series the Drag­ Cao suggested that Roulston ap­ on's Den, spoke at the University of proach financial planning for stu­ Waterloo. dents in terms of the analogy of fi­ "Don't get in debt;' O'Leary said. nancial planning as a hike. "Getting in debt when you're young "The first component of the fi­ is tough because it's extremely hard nancial hike is knowing your des­ to pay that back and so the basic tination or knowing your financial mistake that people make is that goals, the second component that they don't think about what they're [Roulston] talked about was, well putting on a credit card or they just whenever you go on a hike you al­ bury themselves in debt. It's well ways pack your water bottle;' she worth sacrificing to come out of col­ NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER said. "So [Roulston] made that lege with as little debt as possible:' Kevin O'leary of CBC's Dragon's Den delivers a lecture on financial responsibility at UW.

Local roundabouts bring about safety concerns

LINDSAY PURCHASE region, has caused some confusion The Region of Waterloo has al­ a lot of people aren't getting:' Col­ point, because they're all using the LEAD REPORTER for drivers. She said, "[The driv­ ready evaluated some measures to lisions at large signalized intersec­ overhead pass, and then someone ers are] fairly occupied with going increase safety in the roundabout, tions, he said, tend to be more se­ doesn't;' Schmidt said. At a new, three -lane roundabout through it safely as a vehicle and so including reducing the speed limit, vere and occur more commonly than "I think we ... know, that realisti­ constructed in August at Homer some of the observations I've made providing additional education and in roundabouts. cally, yes, some people will use the Watson Boulevard and Block Line is that at times they're so focused moving the location of roundabout However, this isn't satisfying pathways, and after awhile some Road, the Waterloo Region Record re­ on that, that they're not as in tune signs. many parents and students whore­ ports 26 collisions have taken place, with the fact that people could also Thomas Schmidt, the Region of main concernE!d about their ability Grundy believes that an overhead including one this past Saturday. An be crossing at the crosswalk part of Waterloo commissioner of public to cross safely. A protest organized walkway would in fact be well-used incident in early October, which led that:' transportation and environmen­ by St. Mary's students on Oct. 17 by students. She commented, "My to a St. Mary's High School student Kathy Kocevar, who is a yard tal services, attributed some of the called for an overhead walkway to sense is that we've got great kids being hit by a bus at the roundabout, duty supervisor at Blessed Sacra­ issues so far to a "learning curve:' be put into place. here. I wouldn't be so quick to say has raised additional concerns ment Catholic Elementary School, Schmidt said, "People do take some Schmidt anticipated, "The cost our students wouldn't use it, quite about implications for pedestrian claimed, "I don't feel very safe going time to get used to where it is, the is high, it's probably around two honestly:' safety. through:' location of it and how to drive million dollars to put an overhead Regional Council meets on "Students have felt rather unsafe Kocevar added, "I think it does through it, and we've seen that in walkway in:' Wednesday night to discuss the fu­ crossing there;' said Joan Grundy, pose a danger because I don't think others:' He also acknowledged that it ture of the roundabout and potential a vice principal at St. Mary's High drivers take the roundabout serious­ Despite the high level of colli­ could potentially create a more dan­ ideas for increased safety. School. ly and they don't know how to par­ sions that have taken place so far, gerous situation for pedestrians, Grundy has noticed that the size ticularly drive through the round­ he explained, "One of the things if some should choose not to use and complexity of the roundabout, about, even though there's been so about roundabouts, they are actu­ the walkway. "You've now created which differs from other one or two much education shown on how to ally inherently safer than signalized a situation where drivers no lon­ lane roundabouts that populate the drive:' intersections and that's what I think ger expect anyone to cross at that Excellence Awaits Youl

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National Ed itor Amanda Steiner NATIONAL [email protected] How students cope with ADHD Investigating the disorder that is so commonly misunderstood

LEEZA PECE good place to go is to a psychologist CORD NEWS to do the full testing ifyou have that luxury. It can get expensive without Attention Defecet Hyperactivity insurance, but a lot of people who Disorder (ADHD) is a real, but often are in university, between 17- 21, misunderstood condition, affecting sometimes up until23, are still un­ students of all ages, including those der their parents' coverage and may in university and college. Common­ have insurance for that testing:' ly thought of as a childhood disor­ Beyond diagnosis there are many der, many who see symptoms at a resources to help strategize and later stage in life don't register a po­ manage the disorder into the future. tential for diagnosis. Steffy mentioned the role of social "Most people would say that you work and counseling as a means NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER are born with it, because it's a brain of support. "If you went to a social based disorder, with some imma­ worker who specialized in this, it turity in certain parts of the brain. would help strategize and come up Technically, and this is the part with support around what you're go­ Protecting Canada's water that's crazy, there is no such thing as ing through around it, and coming ADD [Attention Deficit Disorder);' up with ways of coping well with it. said psychologist Kris Pryke. "It's You can strategize, you can go see a problems and southern policies was claimed Sandford. MARCIE FOSTER all called Attention Deficit Hyperac­ counselor, you can go read books on one way that panellists discussed He called for immediate action LEAD REPORTER tivity Disorder, with what they call it - there are a lot of options. I have the critical water issues such as into water strategy stating that "the subtypes - people tend to remove friends who take medication for it On a rainy Tuesday night at Wil­ strategy and monitoring activity. Prairies may be the first Canadian the 'H' to differentiate between and they find it really helps them as frid Laurier University's Waterloo Panellist Chris Burns, a Natural climate casualty:· them - predominately inattentive well. It's all subjective depending on campus, the Forum for Leader- Sciences and Engineering Research Sandford insisted, along with Da­ subtypes, hyperactive subtypes and the case:' ship on Water (FLOW) as part of Council of Canada Northern re­ vid Livingstone, former director of then a combination of both. So a lot A new survey, conducted by An­ FLOW's "Northern Voices, Southern search chair at Carleton University, Indian and Northern Affairs Can­ of times, for people with the full hy­ gus Reid, revealed that one third Choices: Water Policy Lessons for emphasized implementation and ada, that leadership is truly what is peractive type, their parents will de­ of Ontario students polled believe Canada" cross-country tour hosted the action behind the strategy, while needed to prevent further damage to scribe them as being really busy as a that ADHD is often used as an ex­ a panel of speakers at the Paul Mar­ Steven Kakfwi, former premier of the quality and availability of Cana­ child - they learn to crawl and then cuse, further propagating the stigma tin Centre. the Northwest Territories, discussed da's fresh water. learn to run:' around the disorder. The event was sponsored by both the heritage of water strategy from a Kakfwi called for leaders to "come Thus, certain cases will often be According to Pryke, students fail the RBC Blue Water project, Simon First Nations perspective. together to do things that had to be diagnosed earlier in life, whereas to realize that what may seem so­ Fraser University and many other The harsh reality ofhydro-cli­ done;' to create more action plans others will see symptoms into early cially stigmatizing is actually highly corporate, media and academic matic change, presented and dis­ rather than complacent strategy. adulthood. Pryke continued, "Peo­ manageable. sponsors. cussed by Bob Sandford, a leading Other panellists reached a con­ ple that don't have the hyperactive "There are some parts ofADHD The panel discussion had two water expert, revealed that waters sensus on building upon the current symptoms, who are predominately that work really well for people;' main focuses, both to recognize past in the Mackenzie basin in Canada's model of the water policy within the inattentive, are the ones who tend she said. "They like to be active and strategy and accomplishment as North are already beyond the criti­ Northwest Territories, which also to get diagnosed later. They may not busy and involved in a whole bunch well as to determine the extent of cal temperature levels suggested at includes clean water as an 'inalien­ notice it in school at first, because of differ:ent activities. So some peo­ hydro-climatic change. Copenhagen. able human right; the only place in they're not running around or caus­ ple that have ADHD choose a job or Speakers brought forth concerns Sanfdord mentioned how, ashy­ Canada that currently merits this ing problems, but will gradually a profession that can be really good and comments most of which were drology changes, so must water distinction. start having more troubles in school for them, such as truck drivers, po­ critical of political leadership and strategy, Issues concerning water The panel was part of a celebra­ finishing assignments and that sort lice officers or in the entertainment lack of water action policies. quality and availability may arise tion of 2 5 years of northern and of thing:' business - something where they The connection between northern soon in Manitoba and the Prairies, mountain research at Laurier. Regardless of the subtype, Pryke have lots of changes of scenery and emphasized the impact ADHD can things that keep them interested:' have on an individual's daily life­ Pryke also noted that while stu­ specifically school and studying. For dents with ADHD can benefit from university and college students spe­ some of the standard study skills cifically, coping with stress is vital workshops, there isn't a lot out there Canada in brief for success yet can be made difficult specifically aimed at them. withADHD. "Sometimes counselling centres Students gather against donned red felt squares - a tradi­ New Canadian money faces "With the disorder, they can at universities will have workshops high tuition tional symbol of the student move­ identification problems sometimes be impulsive and unable on time management or study skills Members of Quebec's National As­ me~t in Quebec - and marched for Early versions of Canada's new to appreciate consequences well. which would be applicable;' she sembly went back to work on Fri­ four hours. plastic money had some unintended So sometimes what happens is they said. "But as for specific support day, and were welcomed with chants For many of the students in the messages. underestimate how long it takes to groups for students, I haven't heard of, "Students, united, will never be crowd, fighting tuition hikes is about New documents show a focus do something so a project or study­ of one in this community. Although defeated:' Over a hundred demon­ ensuring access to education for fu­ group mistook a strand of DNA on ing can be left until the last minute;' I think it would be a great idea:' strators gathered outside the Centre ture students, not for themselves. the $100 bill for a sex toy. said Pryke. "They then may have Steffy had a similar opinion, des congres de Quebec on Oct. 21 to Most of the protesters will never be Most people also thought the see­ trouble controlling their emotions, but presents the idea on a school protest rising tuition rates. Armed directly affected by the proposed in­ through window on the new poly­ so they kind of explode - or things level, rather than a neighbouring with signs bearing slogans like, "Ed­ crease in yearly tuition. mer notes were shaped like the con­ can sneak up on them in a big rush community. ucated people will never be defeat­ -Hillary Sinclair. the Link (Concordia tours of a woman's body. of emotions. It isn't always this way "They may be great for universi­ ed;' and, "It's a right," the protestors University) -Compiled by Amanda Steiner but they do kind of go together:' ties to put into place, so students For these reasons, proper diag­ could support, share and teach each nosis at the onset of symptoms is other their strategies for dealing essential. with the disorder;' she said. "If I was struggling with it and I As for individuals using ADHD needed help, I would want to have as an excuse, Pryke concluded, it properly diagnosed first and then "I've seen it go both ways for sure, move on from there;' said clinical but most people I know that have social worker and therapist Lynne ADHD don't use it as an excuse. Steffy. They're really trying to cope as best For students unsure ofhowto as they can and be productive just get an assessment, Steffy noted, "A like anybody else:' COVERED UNDER THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH PLAN!

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With Halloween weekend just around the corner, Staff Writer Carty Basch takes a look at the topsy-turvy culture surrounding midnight cult movie screenings and why they remain so popular

Ifyou happen to venture into Uptown Waterloo this weekend, it Fifth-year student and former Princess projectionist Kevin Hatch has seen it all. "People have this whole script shouldn't shock you to encounter an enthusiastic group of eccen­ that they do;' he explained. "They recite certain lines during different parts. The audience [yells) out and not tric moviegoers decked out in cabaret costumes and yelling inco­ knowing the lines. It generates a lot oflaughter amongst the theatre". herencies such as, "You're tearing me apart, Lisa!" Hatch and other veterans have noted that audience members at the Princess Cinema are extremely wel­ Halloween weekend isn't just an opportunity to drink in a cos­ coming, and that those considering attending a cult movie screening for the first time this year should not feel tume- it is also a well-established cult movie weekend. Whether nervous. you're a veteran to these fun-filled cinematic events or are consider­ Though it is expected to recite lines, active participation in cult films is not mandatory and only enhances ingyour first midnight screening, this weekend will make any movie your experience. Chances are that there will be other audience members who will be in the same boat as buff drool. you. Waterloo staple Princess Cinema, located on Princess St. behind "The nice thing about the open participation is that it is never an excluding kind of thing," Hatch the Heuther Hotel, will be showing many of these cult classics, includ­ pointed out. "You can go to Rocky Horror and not know all the rituals and you can just have fun by watch­ ing 1975's Rocky Horror Picture Show. ing everyone else:' Rocky Horror is one of the most popular films at midnight screenings Though it does not feature musical numbers or the same caliber of costumes as Rocky Horror, throughout the world and boasts Tommy Wiseau's notoriously low­ the tradition of encouraging au­ quality film The Room yields all sorts dience members to dress up as of screening traditions. their favourite character and ac­ Having never screened in Wa­ tively participate along with the terloo before, The Room is screened movie. Actions include singing once per month at Royal Cinema and getting up and dancing with in Toronto. Because of this, plenty the songs, throwing rice at the of new fans will be attending Prin­ wedding scene and blasting off cess's upcoming screening. The cin­ water guns. ema is anticipating a large crowd Rising cult favourites - nonetheless, which is why they have slightly less obvious than Rocky booked three nights for the film. Horror - will also be showing at Traditions which have emerged Princess Cinema. Melodrama from past screenings include hurling The Room will be bringing about spoons at the movie screen, toss­ new breed of wackiness at their ing footballs around in the audience showings. or merely yelling along with absurd Laurier film studies professor lines such as "I got the results of the Katharine Spring discussed her test back - I definitely have breast thoughts on why large groups cancer:' of people still carry on the tra­ Old favourite Rocky Horror is con­ ditions established decades sistently one of Princess's guaran­ ago at midnight screenings. teed sell-outs. "The communal aspect of "We always knew that it was go­ the cult film tells us something ing to be a sell-out;' Hatch remarked, about the value the communi­ reflecting on his years of working ty;' Spring noted. "Increasingly at the Princess. He jokingly added, students are watching films on "The shift that you did not want to their own, on smaller screens work was the day after the Rocky Hor­ and in isolated environments. ror Picture Show." There still seems to be a need Hatch says this because one of the and a place for a social, com­ typical characteristics of Rocky Horror munal film -going experience screenings is for audience members and the cult film has shown to to throw food around. Princess dis­ serve that purpose quite well:' courages this and instead provides Cult films, a genre consisting of mostly B-rated and low-budget films that other props for participation themselves. generate an underground audience following, give groups of people a differ­ That being said, those who will be going to ent reason to go to movies. There is something special being able to laugh and their first Rocky Horror and The Room screenings participate openly in the theater with other admirers. should be warned: it gets very messy and ex­ During a typical movie outing- even comedies -audiences must sit in si­ tremely vocal. Ifyou are merely seeking to lence in order to observe what is occurring on screen. However, cult screenings appreciate the aesthetics on screen or pre­ are able to offer a more social and fun aspect of going to the movies - the con­ fer a more intimate movie-watching ex- servative attitude at most movies is traded in for excessive exhibitionism and perience, it may be in your best interest celebration. to spend the night with Netflix and turn Though Princess Cinema is normally home to Oscar-nominated, foreign or your ticket over to an eager film buff. well-respected independent movies, their promotion of cult movies has drawn a However, if you have an interest in larger-than-normal and very enthusiastic buzz. attending campy, so-bad -they're­ However not everyone who goes is necessarily a long-time admirer of cult good musicals, cross-dressing, or films, nor not really aware of the actual participation that accumulates within the want to witness what is called "the theater. In fact, to many people going to a cult screening - especially for the first Citizen Kane of shit movies;' then time - view it as an extremely foreign experience. head over to the box office right Third -year student Hayley Shaughnessy is one of those apprehensive students. away. Regardless ifyou see "I just would not know what to do and would only go if my friends were going;' she both or just one of them, The explained, adding that while she would love to attend a midnight screening of Rocky Room and Rocky Horror Picture Horror to see the movie for the first time, she likely would feel too nervous to partici­ Show will not fail at offer­ pate along with the audience members. ing a unique and one­ Her intimidation was echoed by fellow third-year student Priscilla Galvez. "I feel of-a-kind moviegoing intimidated because you show up and there are audience members who have gone experience. to the screenings for a very long time," Galvez admitted. A newcomer to midnight movie screenings, Galvez is looking forward to her first experience if yelling at the big screen and singing along with the songs. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 • 11

Ute Managing Editor Kat1e Flood LIFE kflo [email protected] Trick or animal-friendly treat? While most of the community will indulge in festive candy this , coming weekend, vegans must find alternative options ~ ALANNA FAIREY time to show me how to select the More is Waterloo's largest natural STAFF WRITER vegan variety of treats without the food store and gluten-free bakery. ' stress of searching far. This bakery on Bridgeport offers an Halloween to some is merely an ex­ As an alternative for milk choco- extensive selection of organic sup- cuse to freely indulge in tasty treats late bars, Rudnitski claims that veg- plements. The unique bakery and such as candy, chocolate bars and ans can indulge in dark chocolate snack bar provides a magnificent ar- endless bags of salted and flavoured as it has a higher chocolate content, rangement of breads, muffins, cook- chips. However, for vegans, Hal­ pure ingredients and no additives, ies and cakes, which are all organic loween can be viewed as a hassle, as containing merely cocoa, cocoa and do not sever the diets of vegans. they are limited in their selection to butter, lecithin, sugar and no dairy For those vegans who plan on the treats given out generously. products. hosting a Halloween party and want Veganism is the practice in which There are a variety of dark choco- a wider variety of treats, the bakery one eliminates the use of animal late bars sold in Waterloo, such as sells a plethora of pumpkin specials products, such as eggs and dairy. Cadbury dark chocolate bars and this season. The exclusion of dairy and eggs Mars Bars. Another option in re- According to experimental baker helps build compassion for ani­ gards to dark chocolate is to buy Rudnitski, pumpkin treats are the mals, but it also means that vegans the dark chocolate varieties of Re- most popular items this season and are unable to indulge in chocolate ese's, as they do not contain dairy the bakery is always swarmed with bars and an assortment of candies, supplements. customers looking for treats. as their ingredients contain gelatin, Although most candies sold to- "This time ofyear, we get a lot pepsin, stearic acid and other ani­ day do not contain dairy products, of requests for pumpkin brownies, mal products. Rudnitski taught me that there are pies, cookies that are in the shape However, there are several alter­ still some candies that are still sub- of Halloween characters and many natives for vegans to consider this ject to animal cruelty. There is a other pumpkin requests:' Rudnitski Halloween. After researching and red colouring used in some candies shares. even tasting the vegan suggestions called Carmine, which is made from These include pumpkin pie, cook- that PETA (People for the Ethical ground -up bugs. Not only does it ies, cupcakes, muffins and tarts. Treatment of Animals) offers on sound unappetizing, but also it is off Treats like these are ideal for any their website, I learned about several limits for a vegan. Halloween party or to just freely in- Halloween delicacies that are not Always positive, Rudnitski main- dulge. Special orders can be made only animal friendly, but taste abso­ tains that there are other options. to ensure that the foods contain no lutely marvelous. Candies that are vegan-friendly in- traces of eggs or dairy. Alyson Rudnitski, a first-year sci­ elude Swedish Fish, Mike & Ike's, "I'm a vegan as well, so I always ence student at Queen's University, Jolly Ranchers and Sweet Tarts. make certain that my pastries are has been a proud vegan for three These candies are appetizing while animal-friendly, healthy and still years and wishes to continue sup­ still allowing vegans to maintain taste delicious:' Rudnitski adds. porting animals through her choic­ their no-dairy diets. Halloween can still be delicious, es. Rudnitski has tried a number of The delicacies of vegan eatery do regardless ofyour diet. By making vegan Halloween treats and agrees not have to be limited to just choco- animal-friendly options anyone can that chocolate and candy can still be late and candies sold in a grocery enjoy the treats that veganism has to an option for vegans, if they make store. There is also the option of or- offer. the proper choices. She took the fllil9' t . 1'1 e'\ S*'tllfJi e_.

Five nights of Halloween

MACKENZIE KING Saturday were dressed up, with no idea what STAFF WRITER Saturday is going to be one for the to do - until now. books. All your friends should be Phil's- Phil's will no doubt be This year the placement of Hal­ out on this day, avoiding the excuse crazy this Sunday, so ifyou are loween is a rather enticing one. It is of having class. Plenty of daytime planning on going get there early. on a Monday, and knowing Wilfrid to put the finishing touches on your Nobody wants to miss retro night Laurier University culture it is safe costume will result in a polished whilst donning a costume. to say this holiday will be celebrated look and its only right that you find Cameo - Cameo Nightclub is starting on Thursday night. somewhere to show it off. putting on an event called 'Fatality' Therefore The Cord has taken the Beta Nightclub - Halloween with this Sunday. Costumes are highly liberty to make these decisions a Arnej is being put on by the Uptown encouraged and you can buy ad­ little bit easier by compiling a list of club on Saturday. But recent ques­ vance tickets for ten dollars or pay a events and hotspots this Halloween tions about the future of Beta have pricey twenty dollars at the door. season so you can celebrate accord­ surfaced online and the ticket price Bobby O'Brien's - Ifyou are up ingly. Check your Facebook events and link to buy tickets seems to be for venturing into Kitchener, Bobby and organize your costume(s) for non-existent. If you're planning on O'Brien's Irish pub is putting on these upcoming festivities - this going to this event keep your fingers an event called "Night of the Liv­ weekend will be one to remember . crossed and hope for the best. ing Irish" this Sunday. A $500 dollar Halloween Club Crawl2011 - A cash giveaway for best costume and Thursday club crawl is being put on by Stu­ three dollar drinks will make for a This being the first day of an inevi­ dent Tours. Tickets are $30 and can spooktacular night indeed. table bender, it would be ideal to be purchased on their website. The pace yourself for tonight's events. crawl starts at the Duke of Welling­ Monday Saving up your energy is key; come ton at 7 p.m. so get there early. Halloween is finally here, and let's NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Monday you don't want anyone The Tunet - Put on your costume be honest, you are exhausted. to­ Alexander Briggs sports a refreshing fall look with his stylish blazer. thinking your princess costume is a and head to campus this Saturday. night would make for a great night replication of the Bride of Chucky. There's no better way to celebrate to pig out on Halloween candy, carve Chainsaw - The good thing about the holiday than with people from a pumpkin and watch terrifying singing Kareoke on Halloween is your classes - if they recognize you movies with your roommates. Ifyou Street style at Laurier that you can wear a mask and no­ under your mask that is. live in an area where kids are around body has to know it was you who be sure to make it known you are BRIEANNE BERRY of custom-made, hand-printed butchered "Don't Stop Believing." Sunday giving away candy. And hey, if FASH ION COLUMNIST t-shirts. T'was the night before Halloween you're not up for spending a night in, Where he shops: "Most of what I Friday and all through Waterloo, people there's always Phil's. There's a general opinion that Wil­ wear is my own stuff, because I got Friday means its time to amp it up frid Laurier University style is noth­ sick ofwhatotherpeople made. It's a little bit. You may not be wearing ing special, but I've found a couple the same as how I dress, very sim­ your best costume just yet, but given students recently who will change ple, understated and classy. Mostly I the context of the weekend you'll that perception. We found a prime just focus on details, each piece has just have to hope for some mutual example up in the 24 Hour Lounge little details. I also shop at Gloss in understanding there. from a budding designer. Kitchener-Waterloo:' Revolution Nightclub - Rev is As Alexander said, his style is having their annual Halloween Pimp Name: Alexander George Briggs very simple and understated. He & Ho Party. It's ten dollars to get in, Marshall sported a blazer with the elbow and they will be awarding prizes for Major: Second year BBA patches and black casual loafers that the best costumes. Style inspiration: "I just throw were paired with a button-down The Fox and the Fiddle - A pub things on. A lot of the time it's in­ shirts and casual jeans. It's are­ night may be just what the doctor spired by what I design too; a lot of freshing change from the standard ordered for this Friday. Ifyou don't it is more simple, understated and "t-shirt and jeans" look on campus. want all the glitz of a nightclub on generally not too showy:· this evening, check out the Fox for Alexander has his own clothing To see the rest ofLaurier Street Style, some spooky live entertainment. SARAH HALL GRAPHICS ARTIST line called George Briggs; a brand visit the Life section at thecord.ca. 12 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011

Op1nion Ed itor Joseph McNinch-Pazzano EDITORIAL [email protected]

University erred in siding I against fall reading week aur",ets des·,~n When all was said and done with the proposal to have two days of classes added in the traditional Wilfrid ?.rot:ess ~or Laurier University orientation week (0-Week) in order to create a fall reading break, the students' voices were heard - unfortunately it was just the voices of a par­ their new\ ticularly obnoxious few. "Short-sighted" can be used to describe this group as well, given that the idea for a fall reading break ema­ nated from students' concerns about mental health and would enable them to catch up with reading and assignments, specifically for first-year students ill­ equipped in many cases for the university-level work­ load. Particular attention should also be paid to the university's abject willingness to fold under the pres­ sure of an outspoken minority. With the proposal for a fall reading week dying on the table at the Senate and Board meeting last week, Laurier remains one of only a handful of universities in the province that schedules an entire week of ori­ entation without any classes. While this allows for what is often called the "best orientation in Canada," to continue in its week-long, responsibility-free glo­ ry, it robs every student of a break to supplement the Thanksgiving weekend and make the two semesters comparable. This would have given students the choice to either drink away those extra days, or, if they count themselves among those at this university for educa­ tion's sake, study. The argument pitched by many in the inane social media squabbling that surrounded this decision has that rescheduling would simply give an opportunity for students to party and waste time which was completely misguided. A fall reading break would function just as the winter reading week. Every time anyone at a university frank­ ly discusses students' stress levels and the incidence of suicide or severe mental distress, reading breaks are considered a mitigating factor, and that is why many schools have instituted them for the fall semester. Be­ cause Laurier has not been free from these issues, the proposal should never have been a surprise but viewed as a preventative act. So, Laurier students, it appears that a group of for­ TAYLOR GAYOWSKY GRAPHICS EDITOR mer Ice Breakers and others involved with 0-Week have decided for you that interrupting in any way a week that includes such essentials as a trip to a wa­ ter park and the intellectualJy-stimulating talent show CiviG edycation laGkir~g in~­ and cheer-off was unacceptable at this university that prides itself on a top-notch orientation experience. Unfortunately, as commendable as orientation for students is for meeting people and getting settled, it has clearly, in this case, eclipsed in importance the Canada's school system need for consideration of students' mental and aca­ demic well-being beyond the first week of their time here. The sort of big picture thinking university educa­ accept political science as a teachable tion is purported to develop was completely absent in subject: University of Toronto and York this process. We need to'' offer stu­ University. A political science major (without -The Cord Editorial Board dents more opportu­ two other teachable subjects) would be unable to apply to the rest of Ontar­ nities earlier in their io's bachelor of education programs if JOSEPH MCNINCH-PAZZANO they wish to teach intermediate or high Don't reconsider OPINION EDITOR academic careers to school - arguably where we need civic education the most. technology in classroom There is an alarming lack of political learn about politics and This is not to say that a teacher who knowledge amongst the Canadian elec­ majors in something other than politi­ On Oct. 19, a survey was sent to all Laurier students torate and it is disturbingly prevalent become excited about cal science does not have the necessary aimed at gauging how widespread the use of technolo­ in younger generations. With declining qualification to teach politics. And the gy is in the classroom. Aside from the obvious fact that rates of voter turnout and an apparent the democratic process. blame does not rest solely with teachers' this survey is redundant and unnecessary, given how lack of interest in the democratic pro­ colleges - why educate politics teachers anyone can walk into any lecture hall and see technol­ cess, this is perhaps the greatest chal­ when they will have a hell of a time find­ ogy's prevalence, the university should be cautious lenge for Canadian politics and the ing a job teaching their subject? about engaging in any technology policy change or dis­ strength of our society. It's the message that's troubling cussions about policy change. A study conducted in 2007 by Henry questions correctly. though, to apparently neglect the im­ While it's true that students can abuse the use of Milner of the Institute for Research on It would follow that it ~s absolutely portance of teachers with clear political laptops and other devices in the classroom, it is an in­ Public Policy discovered, that, among vital that we provide strong civic educa­ aptitude, in an environment where po­ dividual decision that each student should arrive at on Canadians aged 15-25, a large major­ tion to young Canadians. In fact, there litical knowledge is tanking along with their own. For accessibility needs or simply as a matter ity could not correctly identifY even the is actual empirical evidence that the civic participation. of convenience, technology is a mark of the age we are most basic facts about Canadian and strength of our democracy itself rests on When you look at Howe's figures - a living in. We shouldn't shy away from it. international politics. Milner devised a our ability to instil a strong base of po­ direct correlation between political edu­ If the university chooses to reconsider the role of scale out of seven potential points and litical knowledge in Canadians. cation and voting behavior - how can technology in the classroom, the administration will young Canadians scored 2.57. It is not only surprising, then, but also anyone deny the value of increased civic be demonstrating how out of touch it is with the needs Milner's study supported the find­ extremely troubling that there is such a education? of students. Instead of debating whether there should ings of other political scientists. In 2004, lack of commitment to political educa­ Forget about the other voting mea­ be less of a role for technology in education, profes­ Paul Howe of the University of New tion in the Ontario education system. sures that people debate: compulsory sors and administrators alike should be thinking about Brunswick found that Canadians are far In the Ontario high school system, stu­ voting, Internet voting or any other con­ how to integrate it more searnlessly into classroom less knowledgeable about their politics dents are expected to enrol in a half-se­ cocted scheme we've thought about. instruction. than their European counterparts, with mester's worth of civic education - ev­ The answer is already there for us. We scores declining over time. erythingyou ever needed to know about need to offer students more opportuni­ -The Cord Editorial Board In the 18-23 age group, the mean per­ the Canadian political system, is not ties earlier in their academic careers to centile score on a political knowledge even deemed important enough to re­ learn about politics and become excited test was 31.4 per cent compared to 6o ceive an entire semester. about the democratic process. It means per cent for senior Canadians. Young A course in the final year ofhigh more courses in high schools and more This unsigned editorial is based offinformal discussions and Canadians are able, on average, to cor­ school is available on Canadian politics teachers who are directly knowledgeable then agreed upon by the majority ofThe Cord's editorial board, rectly answer only 1.5 questions out of for those who are so inclined to enrol in about the field. which consists of14 senior Cord staffincluding the Editor-in­ four, compared to three of four for those it (the ones who volunteer to take it are And yes, it means opening up Chief and Opinion Editor. The arguments made may reference aged 50-59. probably not the ones who need it most) teachers' colleges to political science any facts that have been made available through interviews, This is directly relatable to the lack of and even that is not offered in every On­ students. documents or other sources. The views presented do not neces­ political participation in this country. tario high school. There are no more excuses. We need sarily r4/ect those ofThe Cord's volunteers, staff or WL USP. Howe found that among those Canadi­ And what do our province's esteemed to increase voter turnout or risk the le­ ans who could answer every question teachers' colleges have to say about the gitimacy of our democratic regime. And, The Cord is published by correctly, 93 per cent voted. Even those subject? Not much, it would seem. by extension, there is no way we can let Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. who could answer even one question According to the Ontario Universi­ the sorry state of political knowledge Contact Erin Epp, WLUSP President and Publisher correctly were 20 per cent more likely ties' Application Centre (OUAC), there amongst Canadian youth deteriorate 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 to vote than those who could answer no are only two teachers' colleges that any further. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 OPINION • 13 Students need a You Know What break in fall term Yanks My Cord ... so inclined. I got lucky and garnered enough energy to get out of my de­ pression, but it still lingers from ... the history channel. that ifyou do not know how some­ Did you know that in the year 1369 time to time. The cure: slowing ev­ I enjoy watching history docu­ one did something, aliens did it. I Timur rose to power seeking to re­ erything down. mentaries - I do study history after do not know how my friend received store the Mongol empire? Hitler A break is one of the most im­ all. So what's on that would interest a 98 per cent on that paper aliens also tried to restore an empire and portant things that you can give to me? Believe it or not, not much. To must have written it for him. during World War One the Allies JON PRYCE a person who suffers from depres­ be fair, I looked at a period of time Mind you, I lost respect for this portrayed that empire's soldiers as COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR sion or an equivalent. Whether it is on Sunday and saw what they had channel as a source of history once Huns, Huns were from Asia and so two days or a week, anything helps. on. They had movies from 11 a.m. they started showing The Nostrada­ are Mongolians. See Aristotle pre­ It's officiaL 0-Week 2012 will re­ Some may have claimed that the until4:30 p.m., then they had Ameri­ mus Effect, that bogus show that tries dicted Hitler and the Nazis. main a week and thus 0-Week has two day reading week was a band­ can Pickers from 4:30 until5:oo, then to prove that Nostradamus pre­ I should hope their goal is to teach been saved. Volunteers from every aid solution - I claim it was a good the next hour was Pawn Stars, then dicted everything by twisting what people critical thinking and not his­ channel ofWLUSU are jumping for start. Ice Pilots, then Ice Road Truckers, then he had written. Yeah and Aristotle tory with programs like that. joy, as they did after the decision I took a whole summer off with­ American Pickers again, and then at predicted the Nazis too, right? After I am not asking for too much, was finalized in Brantford and all is out working just to get my life back 9, another movie until11:30p.m. all in Politics he writes a word that just educational documentaries as well at Waterloo. on track. I didn't tell many people Wow that was an informative twelve can be translated into English as opposed to far-fetched conspira­ Sound too good to be true? I because I figured no one would un­ hours! "organized." The fifth letter is ann, cies. You know, programs like David think so. What most volunteers are derstand or care to dig deeper into I also could not help but notice the fourth is a, the seventh letter is z Starkey's Monarchy, and if they can­ forgetting is the other component how I felt. I'm better now, but many that they enjoy playing Ancient Aliens and the sixth letter is is - Nazi! The not put on respectable documenta­ that has been swept aside with this others are not. as if that is an informative docu­ numbers just mentioned are 5476 ries, perhaps it's time to change the whole situation: mental health. Let The next step that is needed is mentary. The show's basic premise and divide that by four because Nazi channel's name. me tell you why this decision was far to explore the effects and impact of appears to be grounded in a belief has four letters and you get 1369. -Ian Merkley from a victory. mental health on students. We need Mental health is a major issue to focus on personal stories and facing a plethora of universities take the time to listen to people's across Canada. Counseling services problems. are flooded with appointments, stu­ Implementing this in 0-Week dents seem more stressed and edgy 2012 would definitely help, but that's LGBTQ suicides raise questions about than ever before and depression only the start of the solution. It's a rates are at an all time high. tougher challenge than most people Imagine crying yourself to sleep, think. churches' stance on homosexuality feeling unvalued in your social set­ So, should we be jumping for joy ting and struggling to get out of bed and celebrating? Definitely not. disproportionately represented in acts are intrinsically disordered: on a daily basis. That was how I was All that was decided in the Brant­ the statistics for suicides in this age They are contrary to the natural law all oflast year. I only had a mild case ford meeting was that we have a big group? Why does anti-LGBTQbul­ .... Under no circumstances can they of depression, but it felt as if the problem that has merely been put on lying carry such a sinister tone, go­ be approved." world was ending. I didn't want to the backburners. ing far beyond the limits of other There is a reason why you can talk to anyone and I certainly didn't It's time to put mental health back potential forms of discrimination? never find a secular argument want to be seen in public. Isolation on the agenda and come up with a There is an answer to all of these against things like gay marriage was my refuge. concrete solution. Only then will JAMES FORMOSA questions, and I am certain that or even simply LGBTQ toleration, I'm comfortable sharing my story it feel "great to be a Laurier Golden OPINION COLUMNIST the parties with a vested interest in because there is no logical secular with others, but most people who Hawk:' maintaining the current atmosphere argument against homosexuality. are suffering from extreme anxiety, Last month an appalling case of an­ of exclusion and bigotry will not like People who harbour a deep-seated depression and crisis may not feel Jon is a three-time 0-Week Icebreaker. ti -lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender to hear it. The fact of the matter is fear or hatred towards the LGBTQ and queer (LGBTQ) sentiment was anti-LGBTQ bullying has become so community do so for irrational brought to my attention with the incredibly harmful, at least in part, reasons, often learned as they are suicide of 14 -year-old Jamey Rode­ due to relifr!ous institutions and the brought up in an environment that eyer~1M!M~. N!W~. Con­ ~or

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Op1n1on Editor Joseph McNinch-Pazzano OPINION [email protected]

High school a jo~e . Point• compared to un1vers1ty Counter­ curriculum informs you of the im­ portance of studying - a lot of people, myself included, got by only studying for an hour or so before a Point test. The knowledge you obtain in high school is nothing compared to what you learn in university. BREE BORSELLINO According to the Edmonton Jour­ Hate speech or free speech? Should Bill Whatcott have been OPINION COLUMNIST nal, the workload is so much heavier than what any of us have ever expe­ charged for distributing anti-gay flyers in Saskatchewan? Being in my first year of university rienced that one in seven students here at Wilfrid Laurier University, (15 per cent) drop out of univer­ in disease, death and abuse:' This I've found so far that the academics sity. There are obviously a vari- call to action could guilt parents are very challenging. It's not that I'm ety of reasons as to why a student who subscribe to Whatcott's beliefs completely oblivious to the fact that would choose to drop out, includ­ Saskatchewan Human Rights Com­ to take any and all steps to do what we're supposed to be having a hard ing their dislike for the program mission (SHRC), which rightfully they think is necessary to protect time, but I feel as though it could or their inability to find a suitable ruled that the pamphlets deval- their children. If that's not an incite­ have been a little easier for me - job through their studies. Yet, I feel ued the lives of gays and lesbians ment of hatred, what is? and a lot of other people - had we the overbearing stress of this new AMELIA CALBRY-MUZYKA through these expressions of hate Another problem is the accusa­ obtained the knowledge and skills experience takes its toll on many OPINION COLUMNIST and as a result, increased the like­ tion that all homosexuals are "sod­ we needed for university. This could first-year, and even senior-year, lihood of violent confrontation. omites" {which is, quite frankly, no­ be anything from note-taking to students. While I am certain that most, if not Whatcott was ordered to pay a to­ body's damn business, regardless study habits, essay writing to work­ Perhaps the elimination of grade all, Canadians can agree on a com­ tal of $17,500 in damages to four of sexual orientation) and "child ing routines. 13 in high school has greatly af­ mon understanding of freedom of plaintiffs. molesters:' I was talking to a friend last week fected the success rates of uni­ thought, belief and opinion, which After failing to have the ruling Past court decisions have ruled about his university experience and versity students. It's, perhaps, the are protected rights under sec- overturned at the Saskatchewan that statements that characterize he told me something I had realized missing piece that connects stu­ tion 2b of the Charter of Rights and Court of the Queen's Bench, What­ members of a target group as preda­ but never thought of. High school dents to higher grades and better Freedoms, figuring out exactly what cott and his lawyer, Tom Shuck, tors of the vulnerable, causes of completely skips over the funda­ achievements. falls under the category of"freedom took the case to the provincial Court social problems, evil by nature, de­ mental university skills we need in Forsomestudentsthatthrive of expression" is considerably more of Appeals. The court overturned serving segregation or eradication order to succeed in the post-sec­ in high school, the fifth year may difficult to pinpoint, Unlike the both decisions, acquitting Whatcott or declaring that a group is a pow­ ondary world. He told me, "I don't seem redundant, because they may United States, Canada has specific of all charges. Recently, however, erful menace like "Jews are liars, know, I just feel like I wasn't given be ready for the university or col­ laws outlined in the Criminal Code the SHRC has brought the Court of cheats, criminals and thugs" are ex­ the proper knowledge for what I'd lege experience. I'm not one of those regarding what can and cannot be Appeals decision to the Supreme amples of hate speech, and deserve be doing now. I'm learning it all on people. I find keeping up with the said, in an attempt to cultivate and Court. Their decision will forever sanction by courts and/or human my own -like how to study, how work to be a challenge because of maintain a more open, tolerant and affect the way hate speech crimes rights tribunals. to take notes in class. High school the abundance of it, but the root of multicultural society, which I believe are judged in Canada, directly af­ Whatcott's pamphlets, which honestly seems like a joke to me my concern comes from my inability has been relatively successful. fecting the rules regarding freedom wrongly state that "sodomites now:· Despite my love for every­ to take notes quickly and accurately Despite the overall benefits of of expression. [which he defines as gay men] are thing about high school, I realized and then trying to study from them. having these laws in place, there are Freedom of expression is subject ... three times more likely to sexu­ that he was absolutely right. High The point I'm trying to make is those who push the limits, testing to "reasonable limits:' These rea­ ally abuse children" are examples of school teachers don't force you to that my spiteful feelings toward the boundaries of their Charter-giv­ sonable limits are established based statements that target homosexuals take notes with them simply talking university come from high school's en rights. on the level of threat, criminal code as predators. to the class; they write your notes on failure to provide me with the foun­ In 2001 and 2002, Bill Whatcott sanctions, truthfulness, etc. Section Based on these two important the board or put them on projectors dation that would actually help me distributed anti -gay flyers in Sas­ 319 of the Canadian Criminal Code factors, it can easily be argued that for you. No one in the secondary now. katoon mailboxes. These hate-filled specifically speaks against the pub­ Whatcott was not within his rights flyers that claimed that all homo­ lic incitement of hatred, protecting to have distributed these flyers and sexuals* are sodomites and child people on the basis of race, religion, distributing any similar documents molesters, stating that "children will ethnic origin, colour, gender, sexual in the future should be banned. pay the price in disease, death and orientation and disability, especial­ abuse if we do not say "no" to the ly if it may lead to a "breach of the *Note: I used the tenn "homosexual" ,. HUMBER sodomite desire to socialize your peace:· The attacks made by What­ because it is used by Whatcott and media The Business School children into accepting something cott toward homosexual individuals reports ofthis case,folly acknowledging that is clearly wrong:' clearly fall under this category since that it is a label that many individuals Not surprisingly, in 2005, he they threaten that, without some with same-sex interests and/or tendencies was brought to the Saskatchewan sort of action to quash "sodomite do not identifY with, myself included, due Human Rights Tribunal by the desire;' "children will pay the price to its medical and clinical connotations. GLOBAL person, evil? BUSINESS Whatcott loves the sinner, but hate the sin. He does not attack the attitude of society or the laws people or lie about them, but rather MANAGEMENT of our country should be, which is is sharing his ethical views. Some not like producing/possessing child people have far more radical ideas POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE porn, but more like saying that child about ethics, such as infanticide-de­ HAYDEN STARCZALA porn should be legal. fender Peter Singer, yet, for the sake OPINION COLUMNIST I am not saying that Whatcott's of liberty, we let them say controver­ From marketing to finance; views are equivalent to those of sial things. from advertising to international trade; Bill Whatcott is under threat of hav­ supporters oflegalized child porn. Other things that Whatcott has ing the Supreme Court reinstate a Rather, I am saying that speech distributed are a statistic that ac­ this program offers the unique SkillS you $17,500 fine issued by the Saskatch­ about a topic is different than cer­ tively homosexual men tend to die need to launch your career m: ewan Human Rights Commission tain types of action based on your prematurely and a copy of an adver­ (SHRC) and later removed by a beliefs. Such actions can be limited tisement from a homosexual news­ Marketing Saskatchewan court. Whatcott was in a democracy, such as producing paper in which an adult male took handed that hefty fine when he was porn or violently attacking homo­ out a personal ad for a minor. Finance charged by four homosexuals, who sexuals (not that Whatcott supports Unless Whatcottviolated copy­ Advertising alleged the material constituted hate violence), but the speech should be right laws, there are no grounds for International Trade speech. allowed. prosecuting him for this since sta­ Retail Whatcott should be allowed to Other materials distributed by tistics and reporting on advertising make controversial statements Whatcott denounced teaching about are legitimate expressions of free Wholesale about homosexuality because free homosexuality in school. There are speech. I find no grounds for fining Supply Chain speech is a fundamental aspect of no grounds for fining a person based. Whatcott for hate speech. Whatcott Management democracy. The purpose of free on what they think belongs in curri­ has obviously offended people, but speech is to protect those with un­ cula. Besides, opposing such teach­ that is bound to happen with free­ popular opinions, not those in the ing in schools is not necessarily dom of speech. majority. hateful - you might just think that To allow people to express their We should examine Whatcott's schools are inappropriate venues for opinions, you need to accept that expressed opinions to see if there such discussion. you cannot use the state to stop are grounds for fining him. Whatcott's material also de­ them from offending you. First, Whatcott expressed oppo­ scribed homosexual acts as sinful, While there are reasonable lim­ sition to the acceptance of the ho­ but describing acts as evil is permis­ its on free speech, it's not clear that mosexual lifestyle in Canada. This sible in democratic society. When hate speech is one of them. All indi­ should be allowed, because com­ I was in Madrid for World Youth cations are that Whatcott is a peace­ plaining about a certain aspect of Day, an apparently non-Catholic ful, honest man concerned about a society is at the heart of democracy. man told me that Pope Benedict is social issue. David Arnot of the SHRC has evil. Most people reading this do He has not demanded that those llore tried pointing to legislation against not think that it should be illegal who disagree with him be silenced child pornography to justifY limiting to call Pope Benedict evil. So I ask: by the law. Whatcott would like to the speech ofWhatcott, yet Arnot why should it be legal to denounce debate the place of homosexuality makes a conceptual mistake. What­ a person as evil while illegal to call in Canada, and should be permitted cott is talking about what he thinks a certain action, irrespective of the to do so. 16 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011

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Arts Editor Liz Smith ARTS [email protected] Mangan's following grows Arts and Crafts artist plays show to eager crowd at Starlight

JUSTIN SMIRLIES the record label behind such acts as Mangan began his set with a CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR indie veterans Broken Social Scene, strong build-up to the first track of Mangan has been noticing a grow­ his new record, "About As Helpful Despite the fact it was a Tuesday ing fan presence. As You Can Be Without Being Any in the middle of mid -term season, "When I made the last record, no­ Help At All." British Columbia native and indie body had a clue who I was and there Even though Mangan is consid­ folk-rocker Dan Mangan attracted was very little anticipation for it;' ered a solo artist, the band that sup­ an enthusiastic crowd to Starlight Mangan told The Cord prior to the ported him added just the right flare Lounge in Uptown Waterloo. show, expressing a sense of surreal­ without losing the personal charac­ Playing songs from both his Po­ ism. "It was a strange thing to make ter of his song writing. laris nominated album Nice, Nice, a [new] record that people would This collaboration with other art­ Very Nice and his most recent effort actually hear." ists had a large impact in the writing Oh Fortune, Mangan delivered a pas­ Opening the evening was band of Oh Fortune. "l got to a point where sionate, energetic and memorable The Crackling, for which Mangan I was feeling very boxed in, and this performance. played drums to accompany marl­ is what you sound like, you're a folky Since signing to Arts and Crafts, time-based singer Molly Rankin. Canadian guy with a beard;' said Mangan. Discussing the process of mak­ ing the new record, Mangan added, "It was quite different, it was made a lot slower, which is really great, that's how I want to get my records done~ "I just felt rushed before;' he admitted. Mangan stated that the new re­ cord "poses a lot of questions" and, while it may appear to have a darker tone lyrically, he hopes that people MIKE LAKUSIAK IN DEPTH EDITOR don't get lost in that darkness when lndie folk-rocker Dan Mangan serenades fans at Starlight Lounge. listening to the record. "I hope people give it a bit more Before launching into the song, popular track "Robots," joining the time. It's a more patient record;' he Mangan told the audience his inspi­ crowd to sing the final segment of explained. "I don't think it's a sad re­ ration for the song: dealing with im­ the song. cord necessarily, it's just raw." plications of growing old. Though exhausted by a demand­ Along with playing various songs "I want to spend it reading good ing tour schedule in recent years, off his new record, Mangan played books and listening to good music. Mangan ultimately still enjoys the many crowd favourites such as To keep my life relevant;' Mangan life he is living and is looking for­ "Sold;' "Fair Verona" and "Basket:' told the audience, in regards to how ward to returning home at the end During his performance of"Basket" he wishes to spend his life. of the tour. the band temporarily left and Man­ Towards the end of his set, Man­ "The touring life was an exhaust­ gan returned to his roots by-per­ gan TJerlbnned ~ CO"VeT ofNeutra Ing' 011e, bUt in-algo vezymagtcally, forming acoustically, providing what Milk Hotel's, "Airplane Over the you get to go places and meet inter­ was arguably the highlight of the Sea;• a song he states is "close to his esting people. So it's fun, it keeps night. heart:' He closed his set with the thing fresh;' he said.

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not and his wife Martine in the folklore are documented in the nov­ LIZ SMITH ARTS EDITOR town's early years, simultaneous­ el through the eyes of the first white ly telling the story of their grand­ settlers in Sawgamet. Being nominated for a Governor son, Steven. Steven, born into family "Some elements are taken from General's Literary Award is a great tragedy, returns to Sawgamet after mythology, but I very consciously honour when bestowed upon any 30 years to be with his dying mother. took them and turned them into my author. 2011 shortlisted author Alexi Zentner first wrote Touch as a short own versions of them. The story is Zentner describes the experience as story, which was published in the lit­ very much about the white settlers "surreal:' "It's wonderful and dis­ erary journal Tin House, and later be­ versus the myths and the stories of orienting;' says Zentner sincerely, came the first chapter in the novel. It Canadian folklore; the myths seen speaking to the The Cord. also earned the author a spot in Cor­ through the eyes of settlers;' Zentner Touch, Zentner's debut novel, has nell University's prestigious MFA says of the novel. been a long six years in the mak­ program in creative writing. "I al­ Zenter grew up in Kitchener with ing. The Kitchener-born author ad­ ways wanted to write it as a novel, his mother, and father (a professor mits that he was relatively new to the but I didn't want to write is as a nov­ at Wilfrid Laurier University) before craft, telling The Cord, "I'd only been el until I thought I could do it like I moving to Chicago and eventually writing seriously for about a month wanted to;' Zentner explained. settling in New York City, where he before I started:' "The book itself started from an lives and works today. "I was a stay at home dad. We image of this girl trapped under the Touch has been shortlisted for hired a babysitter to come in two ice," says Zentner. "I was haunted by the 2011 Governor General's Liter­ hours a week so I could write. The the question of what it would mean ary Award, Canada's oldest literary first day, I went out to a coffee shop to have someone you loved be essen­ prize {winners announced Nov. 15) and basically just surfed the Inter­ tially unstable and yet, so close to and was longlisted for the 2011 Giller net. Then I got home and realized I you. Somebody who you loved and Prize. needed to pay the babysitter;' Zent­ wanted to save, and yet you could Speaking of the nominations to ner recalls jokingly. do nothing for them. I was really The Cord, Zentner declares, "To have The fictional Canadian town of trapped by that image:· your name in a conversation that in­ Sawgamet provides the backdrop Brimming with mythical elements valves the writers you grew up idol­ for Zentner's debut novel. A min­ and folklore, Touch explores the ex­ izing and admiring is wonderful. I ing boomtown in a bygone era, Saw­ perience of Canadian wilderness, read these things and I feel like I'm garnet is a logging village nestled and "what it would mean to be the reading about someone else. I think into the wilderness of Northern Brit­ first people in a place that really is I wrote a good book, but it's still ish Columbia. wild and unsettled:' amazing to me that people want to Touch follows the characters Jean- These elements of mythology and read it:' All UROSEVIC GRAPHICS ARTIST

It's tough being a superhero movie these days characters rather than shopping Captain America shot for the same them out to other production com­ sense of self-referential, cheesy, panies, there came an interesting old-fashioned fun demonstrated by shift. the Indiana Jones films. Jon Favreau's Iron Man not only Rather than the consistently 'real' re-anchored the superhero film as tone of the other Marvel movies, quintessentially entertaining but Captain Americafelt like a serial ad­ KEVIN HATCH felt profoundly different. Powered venture film that would have enter­ CORDCO NTR~I B~U~T~O~R~------largely by star Robert Downey Jr:s tained Second World War cinema­ motor-mouthed wisecracking and goers, but with a steam-punk aes­ As the nwnber of comic book su­ Favreau's emphasis on improvised thetic and better special effects. perhero films hitting cinemas dialogue, Iron Man felt relaxed, fresh Like Iron Man, it wholly commits worldwide continues to grow, Hol­ and energetic in a way unlike any to a singular agenda, and feels all lywood has been forced to continu­ film before. In short, it was a super­ the more fresh, focused and fun be­ ally re-evaluate its treatment of hero film that felt cool for everyone, cause of it. the genre. Largely gone is the camp not just comic fans. This will be the main struggle of nonsense of the 'gos (Batman and However, since most of Marvel's TheAvengers. Apart from an over­ Robin, I'm shaking my fist at you and subsequent films have functioned abundance of heroes to focus on, the your 'Bat-credit-card'). to lead up to promoting upcoming film will also have to balance the re­ Now considered by Hollywood to super-super-group blockbuster The spective tones of every standalone be more financially dependable, su­ Avengers, combining numerous char­ film - the 1940s cheese of Captain perhero films have started present­ acters in a single epic, they have felt America, the hip wit of Iron Man, the ingthemselves as more 'respectable' far less focused. near-Shakespearian mythology of entertainment. The Incredible Hulk offered good ac­ Thor - while still feeling consistent The X-Men films (or at least the tion and Thor grounded its fantasy and new itsel£ first two) and Christopher Nolan's mythology commendably. How­ In addition, The Avengers' director Batman series offered as much poi­ ever, through an overemphasis on Joss Whedon carries an enormous gnant social commentary on dis­ cross-promotional in-jokes, both fan following from his own career, crimination and societal corruption felt more like films made for comic begging the question Qfhow much as escapist explosions. fans and not standalone narratives The Avengers will be a 'Joss Whedon Ang Lee's Hulk even felt more like unto themselves. Even Iron Man 2 felt film' as opposed to a 'Marvel film a Freudian psychodrama than an more like an extendedAvengers trail­ done by Joss Whedon'. action film. The fear was, through er than anything else. Audiences can only hope that The fighting to be taken seriously, the Here, Captain America: The First Avengers will somehow work all of superhero genre would neglect its Avenger (despite its obvious title tie­ its tonal contradictions into some­ own origins as having intentions to in) is particularly noteworthy. As thing unique as opposed to collaps­ entertain, and be fun. the only film in the Marvel canon to ing under the weight of expectations Then, as Marvel comics started take place during the 1940s rather and source material. If nothing else, STEPHANIE TRUONG GRAPHICS ARTIST cinematically adapting their own than current day (for the most part), it should be a rocking good time.

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Sports Editor Kevin Campbell SPORTS [email protected] Women's hockey tops Waterloo

SHELBY BLACKLEY pretty well. I thought we were fairly . to-the-head double minor off an CORD SPORTS undisciplined for our team~ aggressive hit. While on the power­ Laurier began the game off play, Waterloo sew red their third goal Despite a final-buzzer nail-biter, the strong, dominating the Warriors of the game. Wilfrid Laurier University's women's offensively. "The [hit] was not a thing of great hockey team came out with a solid The first goal came 3:43 into the intelligence. They scored on the win Friday night. first, when Tammy Freiburger beat power-play and the next thing you The lady Hawks (4-o-o) defeated Warrior keeper Rebecca Bouwhuis. know it's a one-goal game. It made their cross-town rivals Waterloo Caitlin Muirhead and Andrea the finish exciting for the fans, but it Warriors 4-3 in a match that saw Shapero also scored in the first was a finish that never should have rookie netminder Erika Thunder twenty minutes. happened," said the coach. stand on her head in her first Ontar­ The second period exhibited The next day, Laurier defeated the io University Athletics' {OUA) ac­ some of Laurier's best action. Force­ York Lions 7-4 in Toronto to bring tion. ful back-checking came from left­ their winning streak to four straight. The No. 3 Golden Hawks went winger sophomore Laura Brooker "We certainly have to show as into the final twenty minutes lead­ and keeper Rachel Hamilton held much energy in the defensive end ing 4-1 and had full control of the the Warriors scoreless. of the rink as we do in the offensive game, but couldn't stay disciplined. "The second period [was our end. At Laurier, playing defence is Waterloo (1-5-0) scored two un­ best]," Osborne explained. "Even the first priority and we like to gen­ answered goals in the third then though it was only 1-0 [for Laurier], erate most of our offence from good pulled their goaltender to pressure it was a good 25 shots by our count." defence." Laurier for the final minute. Shapero's second tally of the night The Hawks will play their home­ "We learned a valuable lesson to came as the lone goal of the second. opener against the University of On­ make sure we play sixty minutes. Late in the final frame, Van­ tario Institute of Technology {UOIT) [We were up]4 -1 and getting along essa Schabkar received a checking Friday night.

MEGAN CHERNIAK CORD PHOTOGRAPHY James Bruce slides into home against the Brock Badgers. Kudos to Kessel Varsity Blues take Kessel has had 30 and 32 goals in his previous seasons with the Leafs. the championship He was an all-star last season ( al­ beit the last one picked.) He has played at a respectable -cover Laurier lost the game by a final level, but has been a notably streaky score ofn-2, as Western contin­ scorer, having brilliant streaks fol­ Toronto's star performance came ued to be aggressive on the bases ERIC THOMPSON lowed by lengthy droughts. from veteran starter Tyler Wilson, throughout the entire game despite CORD SPORTS Kessel also finished last year a who pitched all10 innings while al­ being up big for most of the evening. minus-20, showing his weakness as lowing just two runs to the Hawks. Next season, the team will look "A Toronto Maple Leaf leads the a two way forward. After the loss to Toronto, Laurier very different as many veterans will league in scoring~ This year, Kessel is currently on was forced to play a must-win game be graduating. Team captain David Saying it out loud still sounds pace to score 92 goals. An unrealis­ against the Western Mustangs in Canavan is in his fifth year and all­ strange. But after two and a half tic goal (some delusional fans may order fo 'advance iii the tournament star tliird basemen Ryan Panas is in weeks of action, Toronto's Phil Kes­ argue otherwise), but Kessel should -a task that seemed tough to Bal­ his fourth year of university. Starter sel sits alone at the top of the scor­ certainly break the 40-goal plateau lantyne. Jack Malone is also set to graduate. ing race. for the first time in his career. "It was one of those things where The Varsity Blues would go on to With nine goals and 15 points · His speed and quick shot make the afternoon loss took the life out win the championship on Sunday at through eight games, Kessel has him a threat to score anywhere in­ of us a real good ballgame went ten Becthel Park as they defeated West­ shocked the hockey world. The side the blue line. He's been scoring innings and when you lose that, it's ern 8-4. much maligned Leafs' forward is fi­ at clutch points in games, with two tough to overcome:' The Blues missed the chance nally playing at a level that justifies game winners already. With Van Pelt unable to pitch due to play at the national university the two first-round picks the Leafs Along with Joffrey Lupul, Kessel to his start earlier in the day, Laurier championships, as the rain-delay gave up to acquire him. has made the Leafs first line look went with veteran starter Jack Malo­ that forced the tournament to con­ like exactly that's a top line! ne against the Mustangs. tinue into last weekend was held It will be interesting to see how Malone struggled to find outs, simultaneously with the Canadian they perform when centre Tim Con­ and ended up surrendering seven championship. nolly returns from injury, but for earned runs off nineruts in five in­ No OUA team was represented at now the line is rolling. nings of work. the tournament. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't had a real superstar since the de­ Final 2011 OUA Baseball Standings parture of Mats Sundin. The team has only been known 1) Toronto Varsity Blues 5) Waterloo Warriors for losing, and not the performance of any one player. But Kessel's quick start has grabbed league wide 2) Western Mustangs 6) Guelph Gryphons attention. If he can continue this play all the 3) Laurier Golden Hawks 7) McMaster Marauders way to the postseason, then he will achieve superstar status in hockey's TIM ALAMENCIAK CONTRIBUTED biggest market. 4) Brock Badgers 8) Queen's Gaels 20 • SPORTS THE CORD • WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 26. 2011 Missing the party Men's soccer fails to make the playoffs for the second time in three years

LUKE DOTTO referee carded Cawker for a push STAFF WR ITER from behind on the defender. Moments later, with Cawker try­ An inauspicious start ended an in­ ing to break through the McMaster auspicious season for Wilfrid Lau­ back line while surrounded by three rier University's men's soccer team defenders hacking at his feet, Cawk­ on Sunday. er went down hard, only to be red­ Needing a win against No.7 Mc­ carded for diving. He was sent off, Master (10-2-4) to make the post­ visibly wrought with frustration in season, the Hawks (4-8-4) con­ the final game of his career. ceded an opening-minute goal to Hawks' defender Stephen Reel Mark Reilly, who would go on to was shouldered in the back and score a natural hat-trick in the first driven face-first into the cement by 20 minutes, and the Hawks ended a Marauder defender. Reel would be their season with a 6-2loss (with forced to leave the game after lying Donald Chmura and Chris Walker motionless for moments as the Mc­ finding the net for the Hawks.) That Master coaching staff had the gall to followed a 2 -o loss to No. 1 York on chirp Laurier's bench after the play. Friday. Staying true to his previous The death knell came far too early week's promise, Halapir favoured for head coach Mario Halapir. "It's a his rookies in the final weekend and, deja vu every game we play. We get despite being outplayed heavily at NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER in and get set, and the first goal kills times, does not regret the decision. Members of Laurier's football team gather for a few words before their game versus Guelph. us;' said the coach. "We started eight first years and After Walker got his head on a none of those first years were in­ deft Dani Patros corner and got volved in those [mistake-ridden] Laurier within two, the game unrav­ goals. It wasn't their fault;' said elled. Halapir. Graduating forward Spencer While optimistic about the future, Livin' on a prayer Cawker became the flash point for a Halapir notes there are key pieces fire storm ofinsult-laden tirades the missing before Laurier can reclaim The Golden Hawks return to Kingston to face off against the McMaster coaches directed at the its status as a nationally competitive referee team and the Hawks bench. program. third-seeded Queen's Gaels in the OUA quarterfinals Cawker was first yellow-card­ "I don't think the group ofyoung ed after he and a defender chased guys we have here are vocal lead­ KEVIN CAMPBELL field goals, the latter being his career on Sept. 17 during regular season down a ball in the 18-yard box. As ers. Many will end up being very SPORTS ED ITOR best. action. the keeper came out and wrapped good players, we have a future that But the Hawks can't dwell on the "That score in no way reflects the the ball up, McMaster's own player bodes well, but we need more men­ GUELPH, Ont. - The Wilfrid Lau­ conditions or injury status of their difference of the two football teams;' collided with his keeper's head. The tal toughness:· rier Golden Hawks are returning to players - something the Gryphons said the coach. "I've said from the Kingston. ( 2-6) didn't help with in their final start, the six teams that get into the "We're anxious to go back;' said game of the season. playoffs ... once you're there, any­ football head coach Gary Jeffries af­ "They played a little dirty;' said body can win it:' ter the team's regular season-ending Pfeffer. Queen's boasts the country's 15-10 win over the Guelph Gryphons "I won't mention a number but leading running back in Ryan Gran­ at Guelph's Alumni Field in front of one of Guelph's players did ruin one berg, who collected 1,068 yards on 720 fans on Saturday. of our player's ACL on purpose so the ground, an average of 153 yards With their win, the Hawks (4-4) we weren't too happy about that;' rushed per game. squeak into the Ontario University said rookie running back Tyrrel Granberg was the only running Athletics' {OUA) playoffs as the Wilson, who earned his coach's ap­ back to eclipse the 1,ooo-yard mark sixth and final seed and will take the praisal with his team-best 70 -yard this season. long bus ride to face No.8 Queen's rushing effort. They also possess a solid quar­ this Saturday at 1 p.m. "It was pretty greasy and slippery terback in Billy McPhee and their The conditions aren't favourable. but I thought [he] did an outstand­ dangerous receiver Giovanni Aprile Queen's field is made up of grassy ing job when he was out there;' said (who scored four touchdowns the terrain, rather than the turf alter­ Jeffries. "He's not a dancer, he's a last time the two teams met) is al­ native - a gridiron the Hawks are slasher and he handled the condi­ ways a threat on the passing game. much more comfortable with. tions extremely wen:· Laurier is 2 -1 all-time versus "It's not our favourite;' said Part of what got the Gryphons Queen's in the playoffs. Jeffries of the muddy terrain in and Hawks in a shouting match dur­ The last time the two teams met both Guelph and Kingston. "But ing the post-game handshakes was in the post-season, Laurier handed that's what we have. We just hope the injuries to leading defensive the team from Kingston a 36-33 win CRISTINA RUCCHETTA CORD PHOTOGRAPHY for a good day and reasonable back Mitchell Bosch and fellow line­ at Richardson Stadium in 2003. Justin Manning fights for the ball against McMaster on Sunday. conditions:' backer Jesse Collins. Heck, even the purple and gold's Bosch leads the team in forced likelihood of getting prematurely fumbles and fumble recoveries at taken out of the game is lower on the two apiece. Their playing status is turf surface. unknown for Saturday. "We've had a lot of injuries on the "We lost two kids today who Women's soccer primed for a run grass field, so it's been kind of tough might have serious knee injuries;' for us;' said kicker Ronnie Pfeffer said Jeffries. who had a memorable outing on Now, the focus is Queen's. CONNOR DE BARTOK the tide quickly turned and McMas­ Saturday with 34-yard and 43-yard The Gaels upset the Hawks 58-35 CORD SPORTS ter found themselves once again hemmed in their own half. The playoffs were looming large on The Golden Hawks' efforts would the teams of the Ontario University bear fruit once more as in the 56th Athletics {OUA) as the No.5 Wilfrid "minute a beautiful cross landed per­ Laurier University's women's soccer fectly at the feet of Laurier's Becca team entered the final weekend of Isaacs, who quickly dispatched it their stellar regular season. into the McMaster net, reinforcing They beat the York Lions 1-o on Laurier's lead to 2-0. Friday, snapping their two game los­ Then, on a free kick in the 65th ing streak and on Sunday they de­ minute from near the corner, the feated the McMaster Marauders by ball swung into the McMaster box. a score of3-0. McMaster (8-5-1) Tania Pedron found it and tallied her finished second in the OUA West first goal of the season and ended behind the Golden Hawks (12-2-o). the contest 3-0. As soon as the whistle blew it With the regular season over, became apparent that the Golden MIRIAM SMIT STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY Laurier can now focus on the play­ Hawks were on their game, as with­ offs, but prefacing it with two wins in a couple minutes they had already Cellucci settled the ball and fired it in a row is always a plus. earned two corners and were pass­ into the back of the net to put Lau­ "We are going to prepare this ing the ball with uncanny precision. rier up 1-0 and claim her team-lead­ week really, really tough;' said Cel­ While on the other side of the ball, ing tenth goal of the season. lucci. "I think we'll have a great the McMaster offence was having The Laurier defence was shutting mentality going into it ... and we'll trouble solving the Laurier defence down McMaster so well, that the just feed off these two wins in the and was unable to piece together a Marauders didn't get their first shot playoffs:· solid chance early on. The two sides until a few minutes before halftime. Cellucci finishes the season tied then settled down into a battle of At the half, Cellucci stepped off for second in OUA scoring with her defences that lasted until the 28th the field to rest for the playoffs, 1omarkers. minute when a ball punched out by making way for Julie Maheu. Laurier now receives a bye the McMaster goalkeeper landed At the start of the second half through the first round of the at the feet of the Golden Hawks' McMaster surged, putting the Gold­ post-season and will play an un­ leading scorer, Krista Cellucci of en Hawks back on their heels and determined opponent in the Mississauga. got a couple good chances. However, quarterfinals.