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Volume 53, Issue 16 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 thecord.ca Furthering a Getting the most tolerant WLU Students come together to discuss out of your break potential race issues on campus Setting up for MARISSA EVANS She continued, saying that they the season LEAD REPORTER felt nothing was being done about Life, page 10 it so they decided to create an event Conversations surrounding issues that would provide students with a o racial inequality and other forms safe environment to talk, not only ‘Merry happy’ o discrimination that are present about the poster, but more broadly festive viewing within the Wilfrid Laurier Univer- about racism and their experiences Arts, page 14 sity community were held on the with it at Laurier. night o Nov. 27 at an event hosted Michael Onabolu, president and by the Association o Black Students CEO o WLUSU, was one o the Don’t let holiday (ABS) and other on-campus groups. speakers at the event and expressed stress pile up Held in the MacDonald House his own reaction to the poster. Editorial, page 18 lounge, the event, “Is there a racial “The ﬁ rst thing I thought was, divide?,” was an opportunity for stu- how could something like this hap- dents, staf, faculty and community pen on our campus?” he said. “But members to consider this question the reality is that racism can happen on their own campus and within the anywhere, and it stems from misun- Laurier community as a whole. derstanding and prejudices.” Senmone Grant, president o the Onabolu went on to say that he ABS and coordinator for the event, believes that this forum provided explained that the event was done the opportunity for everyone to as a response to an incident involv- get to know one another and to “be ing racist posters that occurred at able to have that discussion about Laurier. how similar we all really are and Last month, posters were found the fact that we should embrace our on campus depicting Trayvon Mar- diferences.” tin, who was murdered in February “We’ll never know who created 2012, accompanied by textual racial the poster,” Grant noted. “But that’s stereotypes. not what this is about. It’s about “We thought that it was a disre- what happens from here.” spect to the black community, but She stressed that the point o the not only to the black community, event was not to place blame on also to everyone’s safety at Laurier,” STEPHANIE TRUONG said Grant, voicing the ABS’s reac- Campus, page 5 GRAPHICS EDITOR tion to the posters. Inside

End of days? IPRM set to take e ect Features Editor Colleen Connolly Process slated for new year sees changes at senate meeting looks at the apocalyptic myths surrounding Dec. 21, 2012 JUSTIN SMIRLIES “There seems to be a culture o mistrust, I don’t Features, page 12 NEWS DIRECTOR The Integrated Planning and Re- know i it is repercussions from the labour nego- source Management (IPRM) system and its committees at Wilfrid Lauri- tiations from last year, or i it’s something that’s Not up to standard Help in the Middle East er University will be in full swing in January as the senate and board vot- always around.” Business students raise concerns Canadian NGOs lend help ed Monday night, along with other —Nick Gibson, student senator to faculty and admin about the refugees ﬂ eeing war-torn home decisions, to move forward with its state o Laurier’s BBA program states existing mandate. This, however, will be done with the committees what the university’s priorities, in o people who make the decision on Campus, page 5 National, page 8 electing two-thirds o its members regards to resourcing, should be — our behalf,” he continued. as opposed to the 50 per cent plus to two-thirds elected was originally Each committee, as outlined ear- one being elected before. made by senator and chair o the lier this academic year, had to have The other one-third will be ap- history department, David Monod. 60 per cent representation from fac- pointed by the administration. According to Monod, this initia- ulty, with some student representa- Bursting on to the scene Other motions to delay the pro- tive enables the IPRM process to be tion from the Students’ Union and cess until later in January were also transparent, and to have community the Graduate Students’ Association. voted down. representation. This will be taken into consideration The Cord’s Ali Connerty chats “The whole thing is moving for- “I’m more comfortable than I with the new framework. with emerging Canadian pop ward, all the procedural stu is dealt was before,” said Monod, who has In addition to the motions made artist Jesse Labelle with now, the elections are going to raised concerns about the system in about delaying the process, the carry forward and the university is the past. “You’re actually asking the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Arts, page 16 going to be getting on with the busi- community what it wants its priori- Association (WLUFA) put forth a ness o setting its priorities, both ties to be. motion to have the senate seek le- administrative and academic,” ex- “I have personal problems o gal counsel in case the IPRM was plained Jim Butler, the vice-presi- the notion o setting those priori- usurping its authority. This motion dent: ﬁ nance at Laurier. ties, but i you’re going to have to was voted down. The motion to change the com- set them… it’s better to have them mittees — those who will be work- set by the community. Better than ing within the system to determine some third party or by small group News, page 3 2 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

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News Director Justin Smirlies News [email protected] Local universities free from censure to give CIGI representatives on the lindsay purchase board veto power over particular locAl AND NAtioNAl EDitor matters in the BSIA and overall “had Waterloo’s universities can now a voice that was inappropriate for a breathe a little bit easier. board to have.” After months of work and de- Despite acknowledging that the liberation, a threat of censure put outcome was satisfactory for all forth last April by the Canadian As- involved, Thomas Homer-Dixon, sociation of University Teachers who is a professor at both UW and (CAUT) against Wilfrid Laurier Uni- the BSIA, as well as a chair at CIGI, versity and the University of Water- expressed some frustration at the loo (UW) was withdrawn this past process. weekend. “The whole thing was completely The original notice stated that unnecessary, involved an enormous both universities would face censure amount of emotional trauma on all in November unless changes were sides, and, frankly, the governance made regarding the governance document that we designed … structure for the Balsillie School stands exactly intact, word for word. of International Affairs (BSIA), to I have to ask what the point of all which the universities are affiliated, this?” he said. as it was considered by CAUT to Homer-Dixon believes that the compromise academic integrity. root of CAUT’s issues with the BSIA “It’s a positive thing,” acknowl- were not necessarily about sub- edged Fred Kuntz, the vice president stance, but rather, reflected a mis- of public affairs for the Centre for understanding of the governance International Governance Innova- document and were based more in tion (CIGI). politics. “We’re celebrating that the gov- “They started to use the Balsil- nick lachance filE photo ernance agreement of the Balsil- lie School as kind of ‘Exhibit A’ of a Jim Balsillie, seen here at the BSIA opening last year, set up his “think-tank” for global research. lie School has been recognized as trend they claimed was taking place valid and that the censure motion of across the country towards private outset what the problems were and WLU, said “I think that we’re hoping governance document and so that CAUT has been withdrawn.” interference in the academic affairs it was only when we got very close to that this document might actually there wouldn’t be any confusion The decision to revoke the con- of universities. It became a unifying actually censuring the two universi- become a model for other partner- and there wouldn’t be any ability for sideration of a censure was made cause, sort of a cause celebre, within ties that this clarification came for- ships between universities and ex- people to interpret it in a way that after UW and Laurier, as well as CAUT,” he asserted. ward,” contradicted Turk. ternal entities.” we didn’t intend.” CIGI, created and signed a Memo- Added Kuntz, “We were quite as- He continued, “Maybe this was After discussions were under- Homer-Dixon also acknowledged randum of Understanding (MOU) tonished that this became an issue what they intended all along. If it taken between CAUT and the insti- that the universities may have made assuring the autonomy of the BSIA because we made sure that those was, why didn’t they tell us two tutions, MacLatchy found that clari- some mistakes along the way, but in its academic matters and elabo- protections were in place. We are a years ago and save a lot of energy, a fication may have been needed and that some benefits have come out rating on the governance structures. great champion of academic free- lot of time and a lot of money for all that the principles of academic in- of it. “The memorandum that they dom and it’s central to what we do.” of us?” tegrity were largely the same. “There’s a panel of experts that’s signed has, in our view, assured However, CAUT maintains that it However, others are more op- “Sometimes you get so close to a been brought together … to draft a the integrity of the Balsillie School was a necessary process, as in their timistic about the benefits of the document you think that what you set of guidelines for public-private and of the two universities,” said view, the governance document was process and how it may serve as a wrote is obviously what everybody partnerships and that’s really good. James Turk, the executive director not sufficiently clear. learning experience for future part- else is going to understand,” said We need guidelines, we need some of CAUT. “Had they been willing to put it nerships between universities and MacLatchy. directions for the future,” he said. Turk explained that the gover- in writing anytime over the last two private institutions. “What we were able to do through Expressing relief, Homer-Dixon nance power structures were of con- years, the matter would have been Deborah MacLatchy, the vice the MOU … was to make ex- concluded, “Now it’s behind us. Let’s cerns to CAUT, as they appeared over. We made it clear from the president: academic and provost for plicit what it was we meant in the get on with building the school.” Protest mandate passed assesses —cover people at the table and if they are willing to make tough decisions to But Nick Gibson, a student sena- sacrifice their own interests in order tor and former WLUSU president, to get things done.” conflict is a bit more skeptical of the two- The IPRM has been under scru- thirds election framework for the tiny since its introduction because laurier 4 palestine committees. of some fears that it will narrow the march to UW “I think it was, frankly, a waste of academic priorities of the university, time,” explained Gibson. “I thought which may result in the reduction of katelyn cullum that it was pretty interesting given some programs or departments. But lEAD rEportEr that appointments would still be with decreasing funding from the faculty members and that it seemed Ontario government, universities Laurier 4 Palestine hosted a march to imply that some faculty members will have to find other avenues to on Nov. 22 to highlight some of their have the right opinion and that other produce funds — and it can’t always concerns with the current conflict in faculty members don’t.” be from the students. the Gaza. This silent protest started Gibson noted that, while he “I think what we are doing here at on Wilfrid Laurier University’s cam- doesn’t likely see it turning out this Laurier is trying to undertake it on a pus and advanced to the University way, this could get some “good, proactive basis which is about mak- of Waterloo. technical people,” who would have ing ourselves better than we already Isra Al-Thibeh, co-president of been appointed, not elected un- are,” explained Orna Duggan, direc- the club, stated that the aim of the der the new process. He added that tor of institutional research. “And protest was to “give a voice to the Laurier has a significant spending realizing our full potential.” voiceless.” nick lachance photogrAphY mANAgEr problem, and most discussions that But, as senate determined on “[The people of Gaza] don’t get Supporters, with tape on their mouths, march along campus. involve resourcing tend to result in Monday evening, the consensus ap- attention, and we feel as university discussions about wages. pears that the faculty and adminis- students, as youth, it is our respon- awareness. protest she responded: “I think this “There seems to be a culture of tration are willing to move forward sibility to spread awareness about “If you look at the bigger picture is a great way to protest ... It im- mistrust, I don’t know if it is reper- with the mandate IPRM currently what we know,” she explained. “Ed- and put things into perspective, mediately grabs your attention and cussions from the labour negotia- has. Committees will be established ucation is key.” there is a discrepancy in power, in forces people to look at you.” tions from last year, or if it’s some- by the end of November and train- In response to a growing inter- terms of who has the upper hand,” Dave McDougall, a member of the thing that’s always around,” Gibson ing will occur in December so the est in these issues among students, Al-Thibeh explained. Federation of Students at UW, was continued. “It’s a different frame- planning task force and the other Al-Thibeh said that the campus club The club was by a large audience there to show his support and make work but it might be the same play- committees can begin generating has been around for about three met at UW. After taking their place sure the students remained safe. ers at the same tables talking about recommendations in the New Year. years but has been “picking up re- in a line, some members laid on “I’m just making sure that the the same things, and sometimes I “I’m pleased we took the time get cently due to the current events.” the ground and were covered with student group gets to speak their think those same people are going everyone and the issues sorted out, Members of the club walked in cloth, signifying what they claim as voice,” he said. to be combating just in a different it’s an important task,” concluded silence with red tape across their voiceless. “I just think it’s important, people arena. Butler. mouths, holding signs that provided “I’m from Gaza, I came to help need to actually know what is go- “The true test of IPRM will be the statistics for the current tension oc- them, to support them,” Yasmin Al- ing on and they need to be seriously curring between Israel and Hamas, kurdi, a UW student expressed. “My informed, understand the magni- the governing body of Gaza. family lives there and thank God tude of seriousness and the pain A ceasefire was reached on Nov. they’re safe.” that people are suffering over there,” there’s more on check out the rest 21 between Hamas and the Israeli Yusra Maryam, another UW stu- Al-Thibeh continued. “We really do of this week’s news Defense Forces (IDF), but students dent who was also on campus, came want to shed some light on the op- thecord.ca stories online were still eager to bring atten- out to support the protest. When pressed people of Palestine.” tion to the overall conflict and raise asked why she attended the silent - With files from Shaun Fitl 4 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Campus News Editor Elizabeth DiCesare Campus [email protected] Dealing with stress WlUSU to bring in dogs for students

eric thompson StAff WRitER

Once again, exam time has fallen on Wilfrid Laurier University’s campus. For the next three weeks the library will be filled all day as students cram for finals. No matter what their schedule nick lachance phOtOgRAphY MANAgER is, it seems almost impossible for Brenda Halloran, mayor of Waterloo, came to Laurier last Saturday to speak with students about how to find success in a business world. students to avoid stress during this time of year. Whether it is over-studying, under-sleeping or impromptu trips to Phil’s, some students do not handle ‘Who are your role models?’ stress well. Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- Waterloo’s mayor spoke and gave advice on how to advance through the workplace dents’ Union has a number of initiatives to combat student stress dur- mentor in her life. “So my father in limited at the time. As a result, she Halloran told the audience to ing exams, most notably the trial of justin smirlies the 1960s was telling me, ‘don’t ever became a nurse. a new pet therapy program. NEWS DiRECtOR never let other people bring your change your name. It’s your name; But after about seven years as a motivational levels down. If some- Prompted by the success of simi- Brenda Halloran didn’t become Wa- you don’t belong to anyone.’” nurse, Halloran decided to quit — an one said something negative to an- lar programs at Harvard and Yale, terloo’s mayor in the most conven- “Who are your role models? Who impulsive decision that shocked her other person, their response should WLUSU is hoping to bring some ca- tional way, nor was it easy. are your mentors? And who are parents. She then worked a variety be, according to Halloran, “Thanks nines onto campus during exams to Speaking to a group of students these people that are passionate of oddball jobs as a single mother, for the feedback.” help lower stress levels. on Nov. 24 at Wilfrid Laurier Uni- about pushing and guiding you to such as at the Canadian National “Never say, ‘oh poor me.’ What “When students are under a lot of versity, Halloran, who became may- these great opportunities?” Hallor- Exhibition, at the Toronto interna- I say is, ‘What’s next?” Halloran stress,” explained director of policy, or in 2006, took the time to share an asked the audience, adding that tional airport, a manager at a steel stressed. research and advocacy, at WLUSU her experiences and challenges on students have to take an active role exporter and then finally at the Can- “Her stories are really cohesive Chris Hyde. “Coming into contact how she got to the point where she in finding who these people are. ada Revenue Tax agency. with our organizational goals and with a dog can promote the familiar is at today. The event, which was While she mentioned some of She added that workplace sexual the message we’re trying to convey,” feeling of calm and relaxation.” put on by Access U and Women In the struggles that women faced in harassment in previous decades Heather McKinnon, co-president of There are still some logistics to Leadership Laurier (WILL), aimed achieving leadership roles in the wasn’t monitored well, and she WILL, told The Cord after the talk. work out with the program, but the to inspire professional development 1970s and 80s, Halloran asserted shared some of those experiences “We thought that by working to- hope is to have a trial date at the among young female students. that the situation for female stu- to the audience. In addition, she gether [with Access U] we can por- WLUSU offices on Dec. 6. But regardless of the goal of the dents is completely different today. shared her experiences of losing tray this message in a different way “I think it’s a spectacular idea,” talk, both male and female students “In those days, and this is in the her life savings as well as her long and get it out there.” said Zahid Jafry, a part-time stu- came out to listen to Halloran speak. mid-1970s, for women there were drawn-out legal battles with a mu- Halloran encouraged students to dent. “It’s like they actually take Beginning with a talk about her very few job opportunities, it’s not nicipal government in the Region of get out and volunteer in the com- stress during exams as a very seri- upbringing, Halloran outlined the like it is today,” she explained. “I Waterloo. munity and to experience different ous issue … I personally wouldn’t times in her life that had influenced envy you, because I wish I could be This is where Halloran got her paths of life because, as she put it, be into [the program], but I think it’s her both positive or negatively. But you right now with the opportuni- motivation to run for mayor in “Tomorrow the world can change in irrelevant. I’m so impressed they’re with the help of mentors and peers, ties ahead of you.” 2006. “When the time comes, I need a second. You just don’t know.” doing that.” Halloran explained, she was able to When Halloran graduated from to get into the system and change it. “You have to look at how people “I love dogs,” added Emma, a sec- overcome these challenges. Waterloo Collegiate Institute in the Government should be working for really live. You don’t realize how ond-year business student who de- “My father taught me how to be late 1970s, she was somewhat un- the people, not against it,” she said privileged we are,” Halloran added. clined to give her last name. “That an independent young woman,” sure of what she wanted to do, es- she told herself back when she was “You need to help those who need would be exciting because I don’t Halloran said about her first real pecially since her options were so thinking about running. it.” have my pet dog here.” There is still much work to be done, but if the program is a success WLUSU plans to make it more available during winter exams. “We would like a few shifts for a couple of days,” said Hyde. giving support “So we could maximize the time that students can interact with the animals. Not every student has the same schedule so we would through food like to provide them with more opportunities.” For students who would not be for those who are financially con- able to make the trial date this exam james shin strained, the service is there for period, there are a number of other StAff WRitER any student that needs it for their programs to help during the exam With stress levels rising during ex- well-being. time. ams at Wilfrid Laurier University, “We realize that food is a big part Peer Help Line will be offering skipping meals is unfortunately one of your learning. If you’re hungry, Student Connect, taking place in the of the neglectful behaviours seen you obviously can’t learn to your full 2/4 Lounge, which is a place where during these times. potential,” said Josh Proksch, vice students can go play games, re- What many students don’t realize president of campus experience. lax and reach out if they are having is that Wilfrid Laurier University’s The Food Bank, which has been trouble combating stress. Students’ Union’s food bank ser- around since 2006, works as an “It’s giving the students the op- vice is a resource available for these anonymous delivery program acces- portunity just to step away from situations. sible through the WLUSU website. schoolwork for a few hours and just “The Food Bank isn’t just for It works in a bidirectional partner- cristina rucchetta lEAD phOtOgRAphER refocus and I think that’s one of the those who can’t afford food,” said ship with the Waterloo Food Bank Various campus groups are conducting food drives this month. biggest things,” said Josh Proksch, Greg Nosal, the Food Bank coordi- through donations from the WLU vice-president, campus experience. nator at WLU’s Waterloo campus. and Waterloo community. can’t, we’ll try to find a way,” said grocery store, you can use the serv- “Making sure those resources are Many students would feel in- The only information required Nosal. ice,” concluded Nosal. available to students is key and as hibited from using the Food Bank when requesting food is a student Proksch and Nosal agreed that The Food Bank is currently also the Student’s Union it’s our respon- for any other reason other than ab- identification number and an e-mail the service has been useful and suc- coordinating other events such as sibility to try and make sure those solute necessity, but this negative address. cessful, but they acknowledged Food For Fines, which includes pay- resources are there for the students.” stigma surrounding the use of food And the request is very quickly that awareness of its availability to ing off late fees at the library with With Laurier putting such an im- banks is one that Nosal would like processed and made ready to be everyone still needs to be further donations, as well as Pancake Tues- portance on mental health this past to eliminate. picked up on campus — usually promoted. days, where students can get free semester, it is important students “Some people think, ‘If I use a within hours. In the package, stu- The Food Bank has been doing pancakes. are able to cope with the stress, food bank, I’m financially unstable,’ dents get on average a week’s worth this through initiatives such as early Students can conversely donate to whether it is taking part in campus but if you just don’t have the time, of assorted foods that can also in- introduction of the service during the Food Bank through the Farmers initiatives or using simpler means. that’s a good enough and legitimate clude fresh foods and basic toiletries Orientation Week. Market, which is set up in the con- “Honestly, I find the best thing is reason to use the Food Bank,” ex- if requested. “Whether you need the food for course every Wednesday, the library just drinking lots of water and keep- plained Nosal. “We can accommodate almost financial reasons or whether you or a collection box that will be set up ing your sleep routine normal,” said Although obviously available any dietary restrictions and if we need the time and you can’t go to the in the concourse. Jafry. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 CAMPUS • 5 Class sizes on the rise at WLU MacLean’s rankings show that a growing student population a ects the classroom

ELIZABETH DICESARE CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR “It’s one o those things Earlier this month when the Ma- cLean’s annual university rankings that none o us really came out, Wilfrid Laurier University ranked third highest in terms o the wants.” largest fi rst and second year classes, and fi th highest for the largest third and fourth year classes in the country. However, with Laurier advertising itsel as a smaller, community- like university, these rankings came as a surprise to some people. —Pat Rogers, assistant vice-president: The rankings showed that the av- teaching and learning erage fi rst and second year classes at Laurier hold roughly 94 students each, whereas third and fourth year KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER classes are capped at roughly 35 stu- faculties. Michael Onabolu shared his reaction to racist posters found on campus to the Laurier community. dents. The only school to beat Lau- “It’s one o those things that none rier in both o these categories was o us really wants,” she said. “[But] the University o Toronto. what is large to one person is small When asked i these rankings ad- to another.” Racial awareness growing equately refl ect Laurier, Deborah She explained that since many MacLatchy, vice-president, aca- professors are now facing larger lec- demic and provost, said that they ture classes, they are beginning to —cover From here, speakers gave presen- People don’t like to use words as- were fair. adopt new teaching methodologies tations to the group which were then sociated with racial stereotypes, but “I assume that MacLean’s applies in order to stimulate their student’s anyone, but to begin a movement to followed by an opportunity to ask Baines openly acknowledged in her the same parameters to all the uni- interest and attention while in lec- create change. As the ABS’s focus questions and engage in discussion. speech that she was white and that versities as they submit their data, ture, as well as their learning experi- as a service at Laurier is to “empha- Contributing speakers included a certain amount o privilege comes but the universities do submit their ence overall. sise empowerment, solidarity and representatives from Wilfrid Lau- along with that. own data so part o that would be to “It’s not necessarily the way progress … by encouraging people rier University Student’s Union, the “One o the things I need to do make sure that they are comparing you want to teach, and it is hard- to become more aware and involved sociolog§ department, Laurier 4 is name my whiteness in the way I [properly],” she said. “I’m sure they er in some areas than others,” she with the movement o overcoming Palestine, Laurier Students’ Public act, that is, to act accountably,” she do their best, but it’s still probably continued. socially and racially based inequali- Interest Research Group, alumni, continued. “When I make mistakes challenging given all the data.” One professor who, according ties in the world.” Laurier Afghan Student Associa- when reaching across the racial di- “One great thing about Laurier is to Rogers, is taking great strides in Grant said this event was one o tion, the religion and culture depart- vide, I need to say ‘yep, I made a that we don’t have any large class- adopting new teaching methodolo- the ways they are trying to create ment, Kitchener/Waterloo com- mistake there, thank you for helping rooms, other universities can have gies for larger lecture classes, is Ste- agents o change. munity members and other Laurier me fi gure that out.’” auditoriums teaching classes with phen MacNeil, in Laurier’s chemis- “We’re trying to make a move- students. Sta members from the While no concrete answers to- 1,000 seats ... so students aren’t try department. ment, trying to create change,” she Diversity and Equity Ofi ce were ward the question o whether or not in as big o classes at Laurier,” she MacNeil has been speaking about said. “We’re trying to prepare a bet- also in attendance. there is there a racial divide were continued. the fl ip-classroom model, where ter future for the generations to According to Grant, more peo- decided on, this was not the aim o MacLatchy also emphasized that students listen to part o a lecture come.” ple attended the event than were the event, as the various contribu- the MacLean’s rankings do not take online at home, do their readings The event itsel ran as a presenta- expected. tors pointed out. into account that many large lec- and then go to class and break down tion followed by a discussion forum. To her, this demonstrated “how Rather, there was a collective tures at Laurier break down into into groups to discuss specifi c topics Attendees began arriving at 6:30pm important a meeting like this is” to agreement that this was simply labs or tutorials, which help pro- at a more in-depth level than what on Tuesday night and were asked have. th e fi rst step in addressing issues vide students with a smaller setting they would experience in a tradi- to write one word on a sticky note Holly Baines, contract academic o racism and discrimination at to learn. These tutorials, according tional lecture. which answered the question: “what sta for the department o sociol- Laurier. to MacLatchy, greatly infl uence the Despite professors making at- does inclusivity mean to you,” which og§, spoke in particular about why This was voiced by Grant in her ways in which students are able to tempts to better accommodate larg- were then posted on a wall. she believes talking about race is welcoming speech as she said, “We engage with their course material. er class sizes, MacLatchy still em- The fl oor opened by asking those important, particularly within the thought it was our duty to create “I think that the biggest difer- phasized the small-university feel in attendance to contribute their context o Canada. some kind o forum where we could ence [with tutorials and labs] is the that Laurier gives of. ideas to form some ground rules “I think in Canada we have a discuss race and racism on campus, way that teaching and learning is “I think it has to do with the com- that would make the space open and problem talking about race,” she and also to share experiences.” done,” she explained. “Because the munity that develops at Laurier accessible to everyone. said. big thing about teaching in larger more so than the absolute number,” classes is ensuring that what is be- she said. “But I think that we provide ing done in the large class is suitable a lot o that same community.” for that class size — you can’t teach However, MacLatchy doesn’t a class o 100 the way you would think that Laurier’s rising popula- teach a class o 25.” tion will make the campus seem BBA students concerned Pat Rogers, assistance vice- physically larger since the campus is president o teaching and learn- so compacted. ing at Laurier, echoed many o That, coupled with opportuni- MacLatchy’s comments regarding ties such as fi rst year seminars and about program integrity the importance o proper teaching learning communities, will make methods within larger classes since Laurier seem smaller than it actu- who are moving through the pro- been lowered. lecture sizes are increasing in all ally is. MARISSA EVANS gram are students that we want to Kim Morouney, associate dean LEAD REPORTER see graduating. Students that we’re o business: academic programs, A group o upper year students proud to see going out into the spoke to this as she said, “The fact at Wilfrid Laurier University vis- business world and look good for is we have accepted more students, ited the undergraduate bachelor o Laurier.” but we haven’t lowered our stan- business and administration of- Maintaining the quality o the dards to do that. The cut o [last fi ce on Tuesday to make their voices program was another point they year] was an 87, and most people heard regarding concerns they have touched on. Third year BBA student, came in well above an 87.” about the entrance average to their Andrew Burton, who participated The program itsel has also been program. in the meeting, said that he believes reconfi gured. Laura Allan, assistant The six BBA students decided it there is not enough attrition in the professor at the school o business was necessary to engage in con- program and that it isn’t difi cult and economics, explained, “What versation as a group with faculty in enough. we’ve done is to not make it harder order to express their concerns and “What they tell business kids in or easier, but to make it better. To provide feedback about the univer- orientation is: ‘look to your right, make it a higher quality, give them sity’s business program. and look to your let, and only one the things they need, and to make it They approached Lisa Keeping, o you will be here by third year,’” he make more sense.” director o undergraduate business explained. When asked what she would tell programs, and explained why they, “But I can look down the row and students who are concerned with as students, feel the way they do. everyone is still here. And I don’t the program’s quality, Morouney Part o this conversation included think a lot o those kids should be in said, “The reason they see all these the students discussing what they the program.” signs ‘building Canada’s best busi- liked about the program and what Coming away from the meeting, ness school’ is because we believe changes they’d like to see in the both Burton as well as Vanessa Frey, that we are Canada’s best business future. a third-year BBA student who also school or that we are very close to “For the most part it was them attended the meeting, agreed that being the best.” providing feedback,” Keeping the seven o them had similar de- But this is not Burton’s perception explained. sires and beliefs about the program. as he expressed, “I think my biggest “Other than that, in a gen- Frey also explained how the concern is that they’re going from eral sense, they defi nitely talked meeting disproved a rumour she trying to make it Canada’s best busi- about the quality o the program and had heard that admission require- ness school to trying to make Cana- wanting to ensure that the students ments for the business program had da’s biggest business school.” 6 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Local Editor Lindsay Purchase LocaL [email protected] Student housing not up to standards the vast majority of applicants who underwent inspection according to new housing bylaw failed justin smirlies of cases including improper and un- NEWS DiREctOR safe connections. But Ellingham is more concerned In a recent round of inspections un- with the framework of the bylaw it- der the rental bylaw that was put in self. While apartment buildings are effect last April, the City of Waterloo exempt from the bylaw, units with found that 80 per cent of its 2,200 up to five rooms can cost the land- initial applicants for the new hous- lord a $757-licensing fee. ing license failed the electrical in- “It’s a game. The City says it’s spection. Many of these rental units about safety, but the students need — which include semi-detached affordability,” said Ellingham. “The homes, duplexes, triplexes and so on City wants all of the students in high — house a significant portion of the rises.” student population in Waterloo. “The [rental] houses are a re- “It’s one of those things that I ally big problem for the city because guess we anticipated that there they don’t make enough money for would be a failure rate, it was higher the City,” he continued, noting that than we thought it would be,” ex- larger, denser apartment buildings plained Jim Barry, director of bylaw generate revenue for the City. enforcement and property stan- Ellingham is sceptical of the by- dards at the City. law and views it as a way to get more While Barry is alarmed by the money out of the landlords and stu- high failure rate of the inspection, he dents. But Barry asserted that this is noted that this was the purpose of creative commons not the case. the bylaw and it illustrates that safe- 80 per cent of inspected residences failed electricity inspections under the new bylaw regulations. “This isn’t one of the cases where ty is still a concern, particularly for you raise money in one area for students, with such rental units. want to make sure that any rental added. he explained. “[The inspector] use in another, the money raised According to Barry, the inspection — anyone who is renting a property However, local landlord Paul El- said, ‘That’s it, you fail,’ and then through licensing fees is used to en- was not conducted by the City of in the city of Waterloo — we want to lingham, who rents out many prop- he said to reschedule and I had to force the bylaw,” Barry explained. Waterloo, but by an “electrical safety make sure they’re safe.” erties to students from Wilfrid Lau- pay another $200 to have another At this point, Barry said that authority under the inspection arm In addition to failures found with rier University and the University of inspection.” many more properties still need to of the Ontario [government].” the electrical components of the Waterloo, is not convinced. Ellingham said that this was a apply for the housing license un- “I think we only have to look at inspections, some rental units, ac- “I can tell you one of my plac- minor case and he heard that many der the bylaw and to go through the the electrical safety inspections to cording to Barry, were found to have es failed because three students other landlords failed inspections same safety inspections that the suggest that [the bylaw is] doing ex- building code and zoning violations. — even though I told them in ad- for similar reasons. Barry, although first 2,200 properties did. actly what it has said,” Barry contin- “So the bylaw is certainly cap- vance — had extension cords. And not directly involved in the inspec- “I think there are situations out ued. “We’ve said that there are sub- turing the safety elements that we at that point, you get a failure, you tions themselves, noted that he there where rental properties aren’t standard housing out there that we wanted to through the process,” he cannot have an extension cord,” heard failures resulted in a variety safe at this point,” he said. Locals reach out to help the female demographic of northern katelyn cullum on securing food for the surround- LEAD REPORtER Ghana because, as Loftin explained, ing families, by encouraging female “We focus on women because we’ve farmers to engage in the market- Last week, Peter Braid, MP for come to realize that when you target based approach to farming. Kitchener-Waterloo, announced the women producers, when you target “Women [will] become connected initiation of a food security project women as clients or beneficiaries of to market systems, they will be able by local organization the Mennonite a project, the return on investment to sell surplus and get profit from it, Economic Development Associates is quite huge. Women will optimize and that money of course will then (MEDA), funded by the Canadian the resources in terms of re-invest- help them purchase things they can’t US sales hit K-W International Development Agency ing in the family.” grow themselves,” Loftin explained. (CIDA), to support 20,000 families Soybeans are the main crop in “It’s essentially Business 101.” alanna fairey noticed the changes in Black Fri- in northern Ghana. northern Ghana, so MEDA is focus- Loftin went on to explain that LEAD REPORtER day sales in Canada. Rhonda Rich- “The project has three important ing on that the aim is to get the women to grow mond, the marketing director for objectives,” Braid stated. “First is to “It has a nutritional part to it, so soy, boost the yields of it and have Downtown Toronto resident Ven- Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, said increase crop production, the sec- that the families, if they are con- enough for their own family’s con- na Tudor had previously ventured that the stores were participating in ond is to improve market access and suming soy as part of their diet,” sumption, while improving their to New York City every November the shopping deals for the benefit the third is to enhance nutritional said Loftin. “They are going to have diet and marketing the surplus. for Black Friday with friends in the of Canadian residents who wished practice.” access to all the good body require- “I don’t expect that this project hopes of catching good deals on her to experience the benefit of the This food security project is a six- ments, like protein and nutrients.” will raise them all out of poverty, but many purchases of shoes and de- sales without making the journey to year, $20-million project that will “This is very akin to what MEDA our programs are about alleviating signer jeans. This year, she decided America. be administered by MEDA, which is does,” she added. “There is a short- poverty,” she said. “We need to be against going to the states and de- “This was the first year for us to an international, non-governmental age of soy, Ghana is a net importer realistic about what we can and can- cided to shop locally. But that wasn’t hold a Black Friday event,” Rich- organization based in Waterloo. of soy, so there is a real market de- not do.” without any initial cynicism. mond said. Helen Loftin, the director of mand for this product.” Regardless of the outcome, this “I assumed that maybe the deals “We had 78 out of our 130 retail- women’s economic development MEDA is using market-based ap- project plays into one of the core here in Canada wouldn’t be as great ers participating.” at MEDA, explained that CIDA approaches to this project and plans mandates of CIDA. as in the states, because it’s some- The traffic data for Friday and proached them a few years back “This project is part of the fund- thing that is more American,” Tudor throughout the weekend will not be with interest in the food security ing envelope that our government said. released until later in the week in of women in northern Ghana. The has set aside specifically to increase “I was shocked to see that there order to compare how many people project began in April of this year. food security in the developing were big changes, though. I shopped were at the mall this year versus last “Ghana as a country is doing world,” Braid said. along Bloor Street and a bunch of year. However, Richmond and lo- okay [economically], in compari- He explained that MEDA is stores like Winners and Skirt and cal shoppers indicated that the mall son to its African neighbours, an expert in market-based ini- all of my purchases had some sort was extraordinarily eventful Friday except for the North, which has tiatives and in his view, the of Black Friday sale put on it. I was and throughout the weekend. been left behind and is particu- project is in the right hands. pleased.” With the success of Black Friday larly poor,” Loftin said. “I’m very proud to have Black Friday, widely considered and it’s sales, this has begged the The goal of the project, sim- such an excellent, interna- as the “Boxing Day Sale of America,” question of whether or not Cana- ply put, is about mak- tional NGO in my takes place on the Friday following dian stores will continue to take part ing families’ food riding of Wa- American Thanksgiving on Thurs- in Black Friday sales in future years. secure. More terloo,” he day. Many notorious tales had been Richmond said that for Conestoga specifically, said. told about the frenetic behaviours of Mall, it would be dependant on how it aims to people shopping on this day. well the actual outcome of sales had focus on “I was in New York City about become. three years ago and I was shopping “We will be circulating a survey in Target and there was a reduced to our retailers this week to see how price put on televisions only until they found the event in terms of the early afternoon,” Tudor recalled. traffic and sales,” Richmond stated. “I watched a short middle-aged “Whether or not we promote a woman grab hold of one of the last Black Friday event next year will flat screens on sale and a much big- be based on retailer feedback this ger and stronger man just ripped it year and how many will be offer- from her hands and ran off with it. It ing a promotion next year if there is certainly was a breath of fresh air to the same level of retailer participa- do the shopping here in Canada and tion we will promote a Black Friday stephanie truong not feel like I’m in survival mode.” event.” gRAPhicS EDitOR Tudor is not the only one who has THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 LOCAL • 7 Electoral proposals create concern

LINDSAY PURCHASE o Woolwich and the town- Cambridge back in October and at LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR ships o Wellesley and Wilmot that hearing we heard a number o would go under the jurisdiction o submissions that suggested to us A second proposal to change federal Perth-Wellington. that the extra electoral district might electoral boundaries in Waterloo Albrecht continued, “You cannot be better used elsewhere. So we Region has raised concerns from lo- represent those two communities prepared a revised proposal reduc- cal representatives about the poten- adequately.” ing the number o electoral districts tial negative impact it could have on Region o Waterloo chair Ken in Waterloo Region to four and in- regional constituents. It would see, Seiling holds a similar view and had creasing it in Halton by one.” along with a number o other chang- previously presented this during the Seiling said he was “quite sur- es, the riding o Kitchener-Cones- public consultations. prised” by the second proposal, hav- toga eliminated as the townships o “There’s no community o inter- ing been in support o the fi rst one. Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich, est for the people in those riding,” he He also acknowledged that “there which compose the riding would be said. “Their relationships are here was very little public consultation added to other districts. in the region, not with Wellington for the public to get involved with The proposal was one o two put or Perth County. The MPs would re- this.” forth as part o a country-wide anal- ally be determined by the majority “The population is here to have ysis o federal electoral maps. Every population in Perth and Wellington fi ve ridings within the Region o ten years, riding allocations must and they really wouldn’t be able to Waterloo and that would be the ide- be re-evaluated in the provinces in respond as well to the concerns o al situation,” Seiling said. “We are a process known as electoral redis- people in Waterloo Region.” growing at 10,000 people a year.” tribution. The plan will see Ontario Seiling found that the reac- Albrecht echoed these senti- will gain 15 new electoral districts. tions from the public were negative ments, adding “I still feel Waterloo According to Harold Albrecht, overall. Region with its numbers currently the current MP for Kitchener-Con- Justice George Valin, who is and especially moving forward, estoga, the problem with the sec- the chair for the Federal Electoral has the numbers to deserve fi ve full ond proposal lies in representation Boundaries Commission for On- MPs, fi ve full ridings. But i the com- issues. tario, agreed that there was “a lot o mission says that isn’t possible, then “We are now dividing our inter- opposition to it” in public hearings at the very least, don’t split three o ests between two diferent coun- because “people don’t want to lose the ridings across regional bound- ties,” Albrecht began. another electoral district in the Wa- aries, do one o them, like the fi rst “To think that I could give the terloo Region.” proposal did.” kind o attention to two separate ar- The fi rst proposal put forth would The Commission must submit eas or regions and still give them the have seen the region gain another its report by Feb. 21, 2013 to be re- kind o attention they’ve received riding called Kitchener South-North viewed by a House o Commons while I’ve been in one jurisdiction, is Dumfries-Brant. committee. Valin anticipated that it ridiculous.” When asked what the reasoning could be until next summer before The Wellington-Halton Hills rid- behind the second proposal was, the public is made aware o the fi nal SHEN YUN CONTRIBUTED ing would acquire the Township Valin replied, “We held a hearing in decision. Harold Albrecht is the MP for the riding of Kitchener-Conestoga. Waterloo recognized as a startup haven

ALANNY FAIREY have been creating resources for successes with their startup successful. in Waterloo is the creative industry,” LEAD REPORTER student entrepreneurs to have ac- businesses. “This holistic approach will grow he explained. cess to. “These resources include hosting in the years to come, which will “[This] is something that we facil- Recognized for its access to great This is part o the ecosystem, a startup camps, providing intense continue to support the needs o the itate but it also gives us a challenge talents and pioneering endeavors term that is used to describe the discussions on business issues or startup community.” in terms o fi nding the best people and ideas, Waterloo was ranked startup business community in developing marketing and devel- Alexander Marshall, founder and in the industry in order to facilitate 16th on a list o the world’s top-20 Waterloo. opment skills,” Halloran said. chie creative ofi cer for branding campaigns for our clients.” ecosystems for startups. “The ecosystem here includes “We facilitate connections for agency George Briggs Media, began “There is no real arts education The report was released by busi- business community, the municipal startups through learning and net- his entrepreneurial work when he in Waterloo or in the K-W region. I nesses startup Genome and Tele- and federal governments are very working and we provide access to was 16. George Briggs Media, which think what it has to come down to fonica Digital, which are based supportive o entrepreneurship in thought leadership with other lo- builds advertising campaigns for is having more commercial lifestyle out o San Franciso and Spain, this startup culture in many ways cal companies at various levels o businesses through fi lm, received that has to appeal to people above respectively. and then o course the education management.” a plethora o support from the re- 24 and more infrastructure that Steve Farlow, executive director community, which is Laurier, the Over 800 tech-sector companies sources ofered in the community. wants to attract the local talent,” for the Schlegel Centre for Entre- University o Waterloo and Cones- got their start over the last ten years “Communitech was one o the Marshall added. preneurship at Wilfrid Laurier Uni- toga College,” Farlow added. in the Waterloo Region and Hal- best oferings that I had because I While Marshall has had to make versity agreed with this assessment, Farlow acknowledged that WLU loran discussed a strong and healthy was given mentorship, support and sacrifi ces in order to launch George as the region’s values and resources created a program called Laurier growth in this specifi c sector, as well it gave us the opportunity to expand Briggs Media, the experiences that have played a vital role. Launchpad that is based at Com- as in other business sectors such as our network beyond just Laurier,” he had received through the Water- “The biggest single reason is that munitech Hub, which allows entre- digital media, fi nancial and health Marshall said. “A lot o it has been loo resources and community have entrepreneurship is valued in this preneurs to connect with law fi rms, sciences. from the Waterloo community and founded his company into what it region, its part o the heritage, part accounting fi rms and mentoring “Our ‘holistic approach’ to start- the amazing entrepreneurship en- is today. o the culture,” Farlow said. programs. ups includes knowledge-based sup- vironment and ecosystem that is “Its all about fi nding that thing “The original founding o this Mayor Brenda Halloran credits port, opportunities for investment present here.” that you really love that’s going to area was based on entrepreneurs the Accelerator Centre and Com- and access to monies and cluster- However, Marshall added that make you lose sleep over and in es- and families and prominent busi- munitech Hub for their unique sup- ing, all in the physical ofi ce space there are still improvements sence it shouldn’t feel like work, it nesses made this area what it is.” port mechanisms, education and startup companies need to develop that can be made for startups in should be like you’re solving a prob- Schools have recognized the rel- leadership development tools for and grow,” Halloran said in regard Waterloo. lem,” he concluded. evance o entrepreneurial work and entrepreneurs for their continuing to how startups can continue to be “One o the things that is lacking

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National Editor Lindsay Purchase NATIONAL [email protected] Canadian support needed abroad

HG WATSON The United Nations High Com- CCE ASSOCIATE EDITOR mission for Refugees (UNHCR) has “This is still an impor- over 90,000 Syrian refugees regis- Halfway around the world, a Cana- tered in Jordan alone. Not counted tant matter and one that dian NGO is bringing to light the are those waiting for appointments stories o people pushed to the mar- and those who have yet to even Canada still needs to gins by war — refugees from both make their way into the system. the Syrian and Israeli — Hamas With violence between Syrian monitor.” confl icts. rebels and the ruling Ba’ath party Robert Granke, the executive di- escalating, the numbers aren’t ex- rector o Canadian Lutheran World pected to go down any time soon. Relie (CLWR), has been witness “[Za’atari] could potentially dou- to a number o tumultuous situa- ble in size in the next number o tions. But in light o recent events in weeks,” said Granke. —Robert Granke, executive director o the Gaza strip and in Syria, he and “It’s growing by 300 persons a Canadian Lutheran World Relie CLWR are calling on Canadians to day.” Za’atari holds about ten per support the humanitarian eforts o cent o the estimated 250,000 Syr- those assisting refugees throughout ian refugees scattered throughout the region. Jordan. “This is still an important matter Though the numbers are daunt- and one that Canada still needs to ing, Granke and Johnson are confi - monitor,” he said from Jerusalem on dent that support from Canada can and Palestine,” said Johnson. Tuesday. at least help to improve the living Though CLWR’s aid work sup- He and Bishop Susan C. Johnson, conditions at the camp. “For $200 ports the Palestinian population, the head o the Evangelical Luther- we can support a family for the win- the NGO also enjoys a good work- an Church in Canada and a Laurier ter by getting them a small heated ing relationship with the Israeli graduate, are currently in the Middle space,” said Granke. government. East to determine what aid is need- While many would be hesitant to “Both sides need to be heard,” ed for people afected by the exodus travel to Jerusalem given the escala- said Granke. from Syria and the bombing in the tion o confl ict that has happened in Still, with an estimated 1.2 mil- Gaza strip. the region in recent weeks, Granke lion Palestinian refugees afected by In Jordan, not far from the bor- and Johnson found a familiar calm confl ict, CLWR has plenty o work der o Syria, the Za’atari refugee in the holy city, their next stop af- to do in the region. The Augusta camp is teeming with people who ter Za’atari. “I don’t see a height- Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem is one fl ed their homes under threat o ened level o tension,” said Granke. o their main projects in the region, bombardment. “People are getting along with their providing medical care to residents “Refugees had their houses lives.” o Palestine. bombed out and let with only the Granke and Johnson’s work al- While Johnson has called for fi - clothes on their back,” said Johnson. lows them to see stories that other- nancial assistance for CLWR’s ef- With winter on the way and night- wise would go unreported, whether forts in the Middle East, she also time temperatures dropping quickly, that be the day-to-day struggles o makes two interesting requests o she is worried for many who don’t Syrians in a refugee camp or the ev- Canadians. “Always ask for prayer have the provisions to adequately eryday life o your average Israeli or for people who have been dis- protect themselves from the cold. Palestinian. placed,” she said, “and fi nally, I re- “Many young children are just “A majority o Palestinians are quest [they] educate themselves and in t-shirts and barefoot,” Johnson peace loving people…who want a become aware o what the situa- PAUL JEFFREY ACT ALLIANCE observed. permanent peace between Israel tion is.” There are many Syrian refugees currently living in Za’atari, Jordan. Government encourages student immigration Canadian Experience Class will see increase in newcomers

DARRYL GALLINGER program for admission ater two investment, right?” THE LANCE years o skilled work. The provincial nominee program University o Windsor inter- plans to target 1,000 students for WINDSOR, Ont. (CUP) — The Gov- national student advisor Enrique 2012. ernment o Canada has announced Chacon said that immigration Varad Raval, who is pursuing his Canadian Experience Class (CEC) maintains Canada’s population masters o business administration, immigration intake, which includes levels and sustains the economy. intends to apply for the provincial From retail management to residency for international students, The CEC program allows Canada nominee program. “I’ll be apply- wholesale to logistics, this is expected to quadruple from 2,500 to bring in highly desired skilled ing next September,” he said, adding in 2009 to 10,000 in 2013. workers and to hold on to the inter- that it takes 10 to 12 months to pro- program offers the unique Citizenship, Immigration and national students it has supported. cess an application for permanent skills you need to launch your Multiculturalism Minister Jason Chacon added that the CEC encour- residency. career as a fashion buyer, Kenney announced its 2013 Immi- ages “would-be permanent resi- “I’m really liking it here in Cana- gration Levels Plan would maintain dents” to spend at least two years da. I’m having some problems with logistics coordinator, product its current levels o immigration in Canada before allowing them the the cold, but I enjoy it here,” said Ra- development manager, visual throughout next year. opportunity to become permanent val, who’s originally from India. Af- merchandiser and many other “Our government’s number one residents. ter acquiring some work experience, priority remains economic and job “A few people will still give up he intends to start up a business that exciting career options. growth,” said Kenney in a press re- and return [home], but that’s a much facilitates recycling and solid waste lease. “Newcomers bring their skills better bet,” said Chacon. management. and talents, contribute to our econ- Chacon explained that though Raval was one o around 200 in- omy and help renew our workforce CEC appeals to international stu- ternational students who attended so that Canada remains competitive dents, the Opportunities Ontario: an information session hosted by on the world stage.” Provincial Nominee Program is of- CIC regarding permanent residency FASHION Citizenship and Immigration ten more attractive. last Thursday. Canada (CIC) intends to admit a to- “You have all the provinces com- “Next time I’ll get a bigger room,” tal o 240,000 to 265,000 new per- peting against each other,” Chacon said Chacon o the turnout, but add- MANAGEMENT manent residents next year, mak- said, adding that each province at- ed that the turnout can be deceiving. ing it the seventh year running that tempts to ofer a good deal to in- “In general, less than a quarter o in- it has kept up these levels o entry. ternational residents to encourage ternational students stay as perma- & PROMOTIONS According to CIC, it is the highest them to immigrate to their province. nent residents.” sustained level o immigration in Chacon considers Ontario’s deal Chaimae Ahmut, also a masters POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE Canadian history. to be one o the best. o business administration student, The CEC program will expand To be eligible, foreign work- has not yet decided whether or not its admission from 6,000 in 2011 to ers and international undergradu- she wishes to stay in Canada. She a record high o 10,000 permanent ate students require a permanent, came to the event to ﬁ nd out what residents in 2013. Through CEC, in- full-time job ofer in a managerial, her options are. “Once I start work- ternational students can gain per- professional or skilled trade occupa- ing here, I’ll decide whether I want manent residency ater graduating tion. Graduate students and Ph.D. to stay or go back to my home coun- from a post-secondary institution students are eligible as soon as they try,” said Ahmut, who holds Dutch business.humber.ca/postgrad and completing at least one year ﬁ nish their degrees. “The down- and Moroccan citizenship. “I want o skilled work. Temporary foreign fall?” Chacon questioned, “It costs to experience life — see new things, workers are eligible through the $1,500 more [than CEC], but it’s an new cultures.” THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 • 9

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Life Editor Carly Basch LIFE [email protected] Flying solo for ‘Tis the the Holidays season Being single during the Holidays may to... ALLY BONGARD seem lonely but there’s an upside to it CORD LIFE

KYLIE CONNER being single over the holidays is The magnifi cent holiday season is CORD LIFE all the money you are going to quickly approaching. But before we save. can leave our tense school lives be- I there is one thing that I am dread- O course there are still fam- hind for a couple o weeks to enjoy ing about the holidays it is the in- ily and friends. But you can rest luxury time whether it be for our- evitable question that all o your easy knowing that you don’t have to selves or with friends and family, we relatives will ask at family dinner, stress about what to get your signifi - are faced with the grueling month o and what continues to ring in your cant other or how you’ll scramble to no sleep, countless co fees and tre- ears for a terwards: “Are you dating fi nd the funds to get them what they mendous stress: the month o fi nals. anyone?” want. Once we have successfully com- For me, this has always seemed There will be days during the pleted this essential component o like an annoying and somewhat break where all you want to do is university, we get to return to our embarrassing question since the lay in bed in your pajamas, eat an homes where we then get to hiber- answer has always been a “no.” Se- obscene amount o potato chips nate from schoolwork and enjoy the riously, 21 years on this planet and and watch all the episodes of Dexter spirit o the holidays. not one Christmas with someone to you’ve missed. So do it. There’s no MATT WEIR GRAPHICS ARTIST A time that ultimately brings peo- show the family. one to answer to and no one to get ple together, regardless o what you Maybe you are newly single or dressed up for. You just get to ‘do at midnight and I don’t foresee that there are no essays, mid-terms or celebrate or what your traditions perhaps you’ve been fl ying solo you’, which is a pretty sweet deal i changing in the near future. exams. You should be soaking in and customs are. The holidays make since what feels like the Jurassic era. you ask me. The number one thing I swear by every carefree minute o this and people want to feel connected and Either way, it’s hard not to feel lone- The hardest part o being single is surrounding mysel with friends. not stressing over your relationship loved, whether it be between rela- ly when you’re wearing fi ve layers o will probably be New Year’s Eve. Es- I know it sounds cheesy, but they status. tives, family, friends, signifi cant oth- clothes and practically hibernating pecially if, over the years, you’ve had know you and o ten know what to Who knows? Maybe your happy- ers or even that special crush. during the long winter months. that “special someone” reserved for say to make you laugh even when go-lucky outlook could spark a new ‘Tis the season to cuddle up with Regardless, I have decided to em- the traditional midnight kiss. you’re feeling quite certain that you love interest that you didn’t even ex- loved ones around the fi re with hot brace the single life this year and An easy way I discovered which are on the path to becoming a lonely pect. For me, I predict that my love cocoa during this very cold time share with you some ways you can really makes not having a person to spinster surrounded by cats. interest will be my mother’s deli- o the year to engage in signifi cant enjoy your holidays without a “plus kiss at midnight rather bearable is Single or not, all that matters is cious mashed potatoes. Happy holi- communication that brings about one.” to pop a bottle o champagne. Baby that you have a relaxing and fun hol- days! laughter, while creating great mem- The most obvious plus side to Duck has always been there for me iday. This is the time o year when ories that will last a lifetime. ‘Tis the season to attend holiday parties, where you are provided with the opportunities to dress up, see friends and family that you haven’t seen in a long time. As well as in- dulge yoursel in all the fabulous Potluck recipes for the roommates food the holidays thankfully give to us. Bonding with others is an essen- SARAH STRONG idea could quickly turn into Chinese tial element o the holidays, so what CORD LIFE take-out or a group McDonald’s run. better way to do so than attending Lastly and most importantly you these parties over this special time The holiday season is upon us. need the food. Keep in mind, this o year? Christmas music constantly circu- doesn’t need to be an exact replica o ‘Tis the season to show love and be lating in shopping malls, crowded Christmas dinner at home. Instead, loved. Everyone knows that one ex- department stores fi lled with fran- put your own spin on things and traordinary aspect o the holidays is tic shoppers and the ever constant start some o your own traditions. the purchasing and exchange o gi ts worry that your weekly beer budget Making a whole turkey, which is that represent the meaning o your will instead need to be used to buy both expensive and time consum- relationship with someone else. gi ts for family and friends. ing, is not the most ideal thing for a This is a frantic time; a time where The buildup to the holiday season student-inspired dinner. you run around the mall like a ma- at Laurier however is o ten clouded However, a one dish stu f- niac trying to fi nd those special gi ts with an onslaught o exams and fi - ing casserole is easy to serve for KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER that say “I love you” without actually nal term papers – usually resulting large groups and is equally deli- having to say it. in under-nourished students strug- cious. Have someone make a salad Being the recipient o a gi t gling to keep their eyes open. (bagged salad and a bottled dressing Christmas in a Chocolate Candy whether it is homemade or pur- Despite the mass amount o work make for an easy starter), instant Casserole Cane Cake chased from a top o the line store that we will have to overcome dur- mashed potatoes and bread rolls as shows you the care that someone ing the month o December, it’s im- fast and inexpensive sides. Ingredients: Ingredients: else has for you. This is not saying portant to remember what this time I you’re feeling creative you or 1 box of stu ng mix Chocolate cake mix that you have to show and represent o year is all about: friends, family a friend can attempt a homemade 6 boneless, skinless chicken About 15 mini candy canes, your love for someone through gi ts. and embracing holiday spirit. dessert. One o my favourite holi- or turkey breasts, cut into bite crushed However, it is a nice gesture over What better way to do this than day recipes is chocolate candy cane size pieces Tub of Cool Whip, thawed this special time that only comes gathering all o the important peo- cake. 1 can of condensed cream of around once a year. The vast major- ple in your life and holding your However, i baking isn’t your mushroom soup Directions: ity o society indulges themselves own holiday dinner? thing, grocery stores and baker- 1/3 cup of sour cream PREPARE cake mix as di- in the exchange o gi ts during this Think only your mom or grandma ies are fi lled with delicious holi- 1 package of frozen mixed rected. period. can pull o this sort o feast? Well, day treats that will satisfy anyone’s vegetables, thawed and MIX handful of crushed candy Accept every opportunity you think again. Whether you’re a regu- sweet tooth. drained canes into the cake mix, and are presented with to be closer to lar cook or new to the kitchen, any- In just a few shorts hours you pour into greased cake pan. friends and family that love you dur- one can create a delicious and easy can be surrounded by your closest Directions: BAKE as directed. ing this festive time. I all else fails, holiday dinner through my careful friends, enjoying a delicious, ‘almost HEAT oven to 400ºF. FROST cake with cool whip you’ll always have them. instructions. like mom’s’ meal for a fraction o the PREPARE stu ng as directed and sprinkle remaining To execute the perfect holiday budget and an even smaller fraction on package. crushed candy canes meal you need a few things. First on o the e fort. MIX remaining ingredients in Follow us the list, are a group o friends not Grab a Samuel Adams Win- 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed only willing to eat your cooking, but ter Classics six pack, turn on the with cooking spray; top with also willing to bring something to holiday tunes and relax for a night. stu ng. the table as well. The holiday season only comes BAKE for 30 minutes Second is a plan, because with- once a year, studying can wait until @cordarts out one, your home cooked meal tomorrow.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) When the Christmas specials start Plan a trip. When it inevitably falls Make sure you use your break to re- A new car will fall into your posses- Cord-o- towards the end o the month, just through, take a step back and think lax. And to make cookies. sion. Hope you like Hot Wheels. binge-watch them all. about how weird it would be i knees bent the other way... Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) On the 6th, avoid the colour pink. Remember Sugar Jones? scopes Three words: No. More. Nog. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) On the 7th, avoid the singer Pink. Don’t leave your shopping until the Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) 24th. This will result in socks and Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Group photos will be your enemy Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) This month, be more Schwarzeneg- LMFAO CDs on Christmas. You’re going to have the urge to month. Well, not so much group Stay away from candy canes. ger and a little less Sinbad. burst into song and dance on the photos as much as your hair not 13th. cooperating. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 life • 11 Campus style trends of 2012 Fads tend to fade after one seasons but these pieces lasted throughout the year adele palmquist cORD iNtERN

vanessa tharen 5. Blazers StAff WRitER Taking ‘business casual’ to ‘club wearing appropriate’. Anything Apocalypse to-do list 10. Hunter boots could be easily be dressed up by At first glance these boots look like throwing on a blazer over top. The world may be ending but to ease the pain, Lead Reporter they belong on a plumber, but they Alanna Fairey tells you how to spend your last hours on Earth quickly started popping up. From 4. Neon Nike running typical black and grey, to baby pink, shoes 2012 is coming to an end, and if the Max out your credit card Be goofs together one last time hunter boots took over 2012 foot- It started from one Nike commer- Mayan calendar is correct, so is the Use this as an excuse to buy shoes, and don’t stress out too much about wear regardless if it was raining or cial where a girl was sporting bright world. Instead of feeling doomed or clothes, jewelry, cars and mansions; how good or bad your dancing is. not. pink runners. Soon after, the trend scared, why not look on the bright whatever floats your boat. Just remember that it won’t matter exploded. If your running shoes side and see the potential things Spend all of your money on all in the very near future. 9. Circle scarves can’t be seen from across the gym, you could do just for this special of those things that you’ve always Tying your scarf was no longer nec- you probably missed the trend. occasion, dreamed of buying but never had a Cry in a hole essary when some fashion designer To prevent leaving any stone un- reason or the courage to make the You’re just going to wish for more once discovered to sew the ends to- 3. Sock buns turned in case the world actually purchase. I’m sure buying an expen- time, but you won’t get it. You can’t gether. We then discovered we could Rolling your hair in an old sock may does end this year, there are a few sive outfit to wear when the world stop your inevitable death from and have a scarf and blanket all at once. seem weird, but girls everywhere crucial things to do so you can ac- ends is a justifiable cause. apocalypse. So, cry about it. Why have been rocking this up-do for tually say that your life was worth not? 8. Knee-length winter months. Sleek was definitely in, and living. Find that person you harbor feel- But in all seriousness, whether jackets messy was out. You might look stupid, but that’s ings for the world ends or not, we do techni- This trend looks like it will be fol- all right because no one will be alive Yes, be the cliché that has always cally only live once so follow your lowing us through 2013. With cold 2. Backless shirts/cut long enough to remember. If the loved someone but never told him heart. Waterloo days ahead we have our out dresses world ends, you won’t need to deal or her because you feared rejection Don’t wait for news of an oncom- parkas to keep us nice and toasty. Girls have not been forgetting to put with the consequence until the world is coming to an end ing apocalypse to decide that you on the rest of their clothes. It would and so you run up and make out should start living your life to its 7. Sheer clothing be hard not to notice the growing Eat Your Feelings with them. fullest. Start it now or at least try to You can rarely escape a night out trends of shirts and dresses with the Your body isn’t going to impress Or, if there are complications make it your New Year’s resolution. without spotting at least five sheer back cut out. Showing off some back anyone once it’s gone up in smoke with your ex, tell them off and So, put yourself out there. Do blouses. They have been trans- instead became the substitute of from the world being engulfed into smack them in the face. something a little bit crazy and mis- formed from blouse, to tank top, to showing off cleavage. flames. chievous, be a lover and a friend and skirt and have virtually taken over So, go on. Treat yourself to every- Go party with your friends try to find happiness in every aspect Waterloo nightlife. 1. Bras and bandeaus thing on the menu at McDonald’s. Like Britney Spears once sang, of your life. Those are the real things substituted for shirts But just be warned: if the end of “Keep on dancing ‘til the world that you should be doing everyday 6. Ombre hair For those who don’t know what the the world doesn’t kill you, a few Big ends.” Right before that moment for the rest of your life. Whether someone was just too lazy meaning of ‘bralet’, I’m sure you can Macs will. Have you ever seen Super- when the world ends comes, go Man, I love clichés. to touch up their roots, or it was a think back on a night out and re- size Me? dancing with your closest friends. deliberate attempt at an edgy look, member at least one girl at a party ombre hair is definitely trendy. The wearing what seamed to be a bra as unusual style of colouring your hair a shirt. Bralets are essentially a bra, dark on top and light at the bot- with an inch of extra fabric below tom hit its popular peak through the them to constitute them as an ac- The Naughty Prude’s gift list summer months. ceptable shirt.

the naughty prude they spill all over the floor. SEx cOluMNiSt Coupon booklet: “Good for one Let me guess, you have no idea what hug”, “allotted one massage”, to get your partner for Christmas. “Breakfast in Bed Coupon”. Firstly, This type of conundrum happens don’t give coupons for loving that every year as you frantically rack your partner should get in the first your brain for the perfect, memora- place. Secondly, your partner will ble, mind-blowing gift. most likely lose the booklet. Left to the last minute, you pun- ish yourself knowing that your gift Enough of the negatives, let’s be is going to be crap. While you are positive. After all, Christmas is sup- debating a gift card, chances are posed to be the most joyous holi- your partner already has the ideal day. Christmas for couple’s relatio- gift for you. ships has a greater survival rate than To avoid falling into this category, Thanksgiving. The turkey dump is Advertising – Media here are the underlying messages in reserved for October only. Management these specific crappy gifts: Here are some great gift ideas Alternative Dispute Resolution that you can get your partner: Event Management Socks: Ask yourself, “am I nurturing or am I cheap? I noticed that you Anything Engraved: Though some Fashion Management & Promotions do not have a pair of wool socks for may find this idea cheesy, engraved the brisk Canadian winter? Or are gifts are really thoughtful and Financial Planning these wool socks with the squirrels personal. Global Business Management embroidered on them half price, and Human Resources kinda cute?” Homemade Gifts: Homemade gifts Management are organic and one of a kind, also Mixed CD: The gift that keeps on great for your budget. International Development giving. It says, “Your music sucks, Marketing Management start listening to mine!” Jewelry: This should be Public Administration self-explanatory. Gift card: Your partner will see through your lies when you inno- A planned weekend away: Emphasis cently state “I thought I would let on the word planned, because that is you pick out your own gift” the only acceptable way to present a partner with a weekend getaway. Anything automated that talks or 10 WAYS sings by the press of a button: A Life Editor Carly Basch’s pick: “A dancing Christmas tree, a mount- creative gift that is cryptic, that only TO LAUNCH able Billy Bass, Santa playing piano, your significant other will under- singing Justin Beiber, Tickle-me-El- stand. Has he or she mentioned mo. These are not cute and they are something long ago that they de- YOUR CAREER useless merchandise that encour- sired? Buying something they set ages great annoyance. their eye on, but most likely have FIND YOUR NICHE WITH forgotten about shows you care, and Video games and sports memora- you listen.” A POSTGRAD IN BUSINESS bilia: This just facilitates an obses- sion that is not healthy. And match- Naughty Prude’s pick: “A lifetime ing sports jerseys for the majority supply of Hot Lips.” are not cute. Christmas should not be stress- Tim Horton’s mug and grind gift ful, it is supposed to be the most set: Sub-par gift. The cup is great wonderful time of the year. Enjoy business.humber.ca/postgrad until washing it becomes a hassle Christmas with your partner, and steph truong gRAphicS EDitOR and the grinds are awesome until have a happy holiday! 12 • Features Editor • Colleen Connolly • [email protected] Features ‘It’s the end of theworld as we know it, and I feel fine’ With Dec. 21, 2012 fast apporaching, Features Editor Colleen Connolly investigates the apocalyptic myths predicted to occur on this date and what their popularity says about the human mentality

Whether it be global destruction brought on by The Maya, like many indigenous people, practiced a been ancient indigenous traditions in the Americas,” forces beyond our world or psychological enlighten- belief in animism which meant that they perceived all said Damm. ment evoked by powers beyond our time, the earth is things as living and felt that they should be regarded “So, if your own texts don’t work, you have to find predicted to undergo a catastrophic change within the as such. However, there were higher authorities with- someplace exotic and appealing that does give you following month. But do the prophecies surrounding in their communities whose words were held equal to, that sense you want to feel, that the times are about to Dec. 21, 2012 possess any real substance? if not above those of their spiritual faith. end,” he added. Warrick explained that these rulers and elites would But why is this sense of doom something people the universe demand their people to over work the land in order to want to feel? It’s a reasonable assumption that the The least supported of these myths are those with satisfy selfish desires driven by greed and power. idea of global destruction would be troubling to the astronomical implications, such as the prediction of a “Before you know it, the elites and the rulers were average person, but this extensive pattern suggests galactic alignment during which the sun and the Earth quite divorced from that animistic connection to the that it is actually a commonly desired phenomenon. would be lined up with the centre of our Milky Way environment. In other words, I would submit to you According to Damm, reason for this could be that galaxy. In this event, it is thought that our world will that they didn’t really care anymore, it was more about apocalypticism gives life structure and relevance. become vulnerable to turmoil evoked by unknown ga- themselves,” said Warrick. “People fear death, people fear meaninglessness lactic forces. But even if such an alignment were to oc- “If they could coerce, by threat or force, the peas- and consequently people like, as part of being human cur, it wouldn’t be anything we haven’t seen before. ants to over-produce food for them as tribute, they or part of being religious, to situate themselves in a “These lineups happen all the time because of ce- could get wealth out of that by trading with other much larger framework that says, ‘I am part of a much lestial mechanics,” said Arthur Read, an astronomy elites and gain prestige and status.” grander story and I belong to that story and I have an professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Peasants were especially obedient if authorities existence that’s going to transcend this often painful “Things orbit around each other and every once in were to associate themselves with the gods, a com- and meaningless life here,’” he said. a while some sort of alignment happens. It doesn’t mon feature of ancient civilizations. They would car- The idea that there is an imminent end of age which mean anything.” ry out orders, believing it was their social and moral is planned out and can be anticipated makes people Read assured that the only certain cosmic occur- duty. Eventually the fragility of the soil collapsed and feel relevant and, ironically, comforted. rence anticipated by astronomers on Dec. 21, 2012 is with it, the sustainability of an entire civilization. “So, part of what I call the human source of apoca- the yearly winter solstice, marking the coldest and “So, are there lessons to be learned from studying lyptic thinking is just that desire to transcend the fear shortest day of the year due to the sun’s extreme angle the collapse of past civilizations? I would say, yes,” of the unknown and connect yourself to a part of a in hitting the earth. concluded Warrick. “Because there are parallels be- cosmic series of events,” Damm added. Another terror that the universe is predicted to un- tween what we’re doing and what certain ancient The idea of the end of days also provides a sense of leash on the earth on Dec. 21 is the dreaded Planet X. societies did. Especially in their relationship to the justice to those who feel they have not been dealt a fair Also known as Nibiru, this massive chunk of celestial environment.” hand in life, especially if they are being oppressed by rock is expected to come hurdling towards the Earth Members of the 21st century New Age Movement, superior forces. and either destroy it completely by collision or show- who are notable promoters of the Dec. 21, 2012 proph- “People are particularly drawn to apocalyptic or im- er it with devastating asteroids during a near miss. ecies, would agree with this statement in their ten- minent end times motifs because they are one way of However, modern astronomical technologies have not dency to romanticize the past and attribute wisdom to responding to periods of deep social or political cri- identified this supposed massive celestial object and it ancient cultures who they believe were practicing the sis,” said Damm. is not likely that it could have been overlooked. true and right way of living: off the land and devoid of “So the apocalyptic framework of an imminent end “If there was such a planet that was headed in this the industrial woes of modern times. time becomes a coping mechanism for people who direction, astronomers would have sighted it long “[New Age followers] have this vision of how the feel under eminent threat to make sense of that threat ago,” said Read. present could be if we could only get back to the values by claiming that the suffering and alienation and per- “There’s no sign of any Planet X, Y, Z or whatever of those ancient societies and values of the indigenous secution that they’re going through is part of a much you want to call it that’s headed our way.” peoples,” said Warrick. larger cosmic plan. This is a plan in which the forces An explanation as to why these astronomical events “New Agers really believe that there’s wisdom there that oppress them are forces that are about to be de- have been tied into the apocalyptic prophecy of Dec. that we’re either not paying attention to or have ig- stroyed as part of an evil world, and the people suffer- 21, 2012 — despite the sheer lack of evidence available nored or suppressed and that it holds real value for ing are actually about to be delivered from that world to support them — could be that the event most nota- our lives today.” into a much better existence.” bly coordinates with the end of the long count Maya In this way, they enforce that the Mayan long-count No matter its appeal, whether it’s the potential for calendar and the ancient Mayan civilization were rec- calendar end date will initiate the onset of the end significance or salvation, the search for the sense of a ognized as astronomically advanced for their time, of the world as we know it but not through destruc- doomed world has prevailed continuously through- especially since this end date is impressively aligned tion, through a spiritual awakening spurred by ancient out history and has over time transcended is religious with our current winter solstice. knowledge that has remained stagnant for millennia. roots. But no matter whether the prophecy is hopeful or “We are all drawn to that feeling and some of us are the Mayans bleak, there is an over arching assumption with both drawn to it in very religious contexts and others of us The Maya is an indigenous civilization that flour- perceptions that a quick and efficient solution to the are drawn to it in other forms like the Maya calendar ished between 250 and 900 A.D. in present day Mexi- struggles of our time is to occur on Dec. 21, 2012 with- or meteorites crashing into the world,” said Damm. co and Central America. They were a very progressive out our own interventions being required. “There are atheist forms of apocalyptic thought and people who developed systems of math and science “That’s one problem I have with the apocalyptic there are religious forms but that common conviction that were beyond their time. For example, the Mayans mindset, it’s that it absolves you of responsibility to they share, that the end of the world is imminent and were able to track the cycle of Venus by constructing make changes in your society, in your world, in the that it will give way to something better, I think it re- observatories. here and now,” said Warrick. flects a deep human desire.” “They didn’t have a modern concept of stars or Alexander Damm, a religion professor at Wilfrid But whether the aim is to correct the conditions planets, but certainly by observing the sky and the sun Laurier University, illustrates this by addressing the of one’s own environment or that of the world in the and the moon, as well as the stars and planets, they nature of the apocalyptic mindset as a whole. case of new age values, whether it predicts destruc- knew there were patterns in how they moved about, tion or positive psychological change, apocalypticism not just daily but over a month, a year or many years,” the Mindset appears to be a fruitless desire that only offers a tem- remarked Gary Warrick, a professor of indigenous “It’s a coping mechanism. Apocalyptic belief of any porary comfort for people dealing with hardships and studies at the Laurier Branford campus. kind, whether it’s in Christian terms or whether it’s worsens the afflictions of society as a whole. This is They also developed a complicated numerical cy- commitment to Maya aboriginal calendars or to me- because, through apocalyptic thought, people are ex- lindrical system which was reinforced by their astro- teorite theories of rocks crashing into the Earth, those empt from having to take initiative and act themselves nomical advancements, he said. There were calendars apocalyptic beliefs are a way that people use to imag- in altering or putting an end to these conditions. made for shorter and longer periods of time, the latter ine a way out of the very real oppressions that they The consequences of such passiveness were out- being a main component in the prophecies of Dec. 21, face,” said Damm. lined in the likely catalysts of the Maya civilization’s 2012. This is not a new method of confronting hard- collapse, suggesting that we can take a lesson from This long count calendar is set up in a linear fashion ship however, but one that is deeply rooted in human their culture which could, ultimately, change the world with a starting point at August 3114 B.C. and an end history. as we know it. But it’s not going to happen all on its point at Dec. 21, 2012. It has 13 phases of 400 years “The use of the Maya calendar itself is novel, but own. called baktuns and once they have all been completed, the idea that a text or something has revealed from “Rather than throw our hands up and say ‘oh well, it begins again. days gone by that the world today is going to end, that that’s the end of the world. The Maya predicted it,’ let’s “There’s nothing in Maya history that I know of that is as old as Western civilization,” said Damm. roll our sleeves up and try and solve some of these dif- talks about an apocalyptic end of the world as a result “There have been individuals, chiefly Christians but ficult problems,” said Warrick. “We have the capacity of the long count calendar coming to an end and re- non-Christians too, who every year for the last 2,000 to do it. We got ourselves in this trouble through our setting itself. It’s simply just the end of a long count years believed strongly that the world as we know it is ingenuity; we can get ourselves out of it if we just put calendar cycle of 5,125 years and it’s going to go into going to disappear eminently,” he continued. “What’s our heads together and our will. Our political will. the next 5,125-year cycle,” said Warrick. also fascinating is that every single one of them have “That’s a little bit what’s missing and that’s the par- The Maya were an intriguing civilization as they been wrong.” allel between [our elites and] the ancient Maya rulers had so much potential but only thrived for a short time And yet they are persistent. who just didn’t care about the environment anymore and then collapsed, which may reflect why people be- Members of religions from all over the world have and just wanted more and more.” lieve that their calendar predicts the breakdown of our been known to look to their sacred texts for an indica- “Some of us sit back and think that God is going to society. And in a way, there is a correlation. tion that the end of the world was near and when the end this mess of a world soon,” added Damm in re- According to Warrick, it is important to examine word of their own faith failed them in this regard, as it gards to the religious community. “Others of us think the potential causes for this downfall because there always did, they moved “beyond the frontiers of their that’s not the way to react. Really we could do a lot to are similarities that can be drawn between the society own religious traditions to look for someplace that improve the conditions we’re in so let’s get on it.” of the Maya and our own. had a parallel scenario, and one of those places has Features THE CORD • Wednesday, november 28, 2012 • 13 ‘It’s the end of theworld as we know it, and I feel fine’ With Dec. 21, 2012 fast apporaching, Features Editor Colleen Connolly investigates the apocalyptic myths predicted to occur on this date and what their popularity says about the human mentality

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Co-Arts Editors Ali Connerty and Amy Grief ARTS [email protected] Fesitvus for the rest of us What to Sleeping also really works as a wonderful end before the New Year. We can’t forget the much less- do in K-W cheery movies as well. Bill Murray’s Scrooged is a hilariously dark take on the standard Christmas Carol story. Nov. 28 Then o course you have Die Hard, Mother Mother WADE THOMPSON which, contrary to popular belief, is Elements; $25, 7 p.m. VISUAL DIRECTOR a holiday movie. But for as many fi lms as we can Nov. 29 name, there are twice as many hol- Faber Drive the Lost in Paradise Come Dec. 1, the holiday season is iday-centric TV specials you should Tour in full swing. It’s time to put up your make some time for. 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“Gangnam Style” animated memes) “What should we You know a phenomenon’s jumped- call me?” and its multiplying sub- the-shark when it’s been adopted sequent spin-ofs pretty much sum by your parents. That’s exactly how up the feelings o us overworked I felt when, upon arriving home and perpetually hungover university on Thanksgiving, when my par- students. ents greeted me with Psy’s signa- ture dance moves. Eclipsing Jus- Shit [insert stereotype tin Bieber’s “Baby” as the most here] people say viewed video o ALL TIME, Psy’s What started out as a satirically outrageous “Gangnam Style” has funny YouTube video mocking the spawned multiple (and equally en- asinine things that girls say, soon tertaining) spin-ofs including the provoked an annoying outbreak captivating rendition by Ohio Uni- o copy-cats videos depicting just versity’s marching band. ‘Oppa about every distinct group o people 2012! (and animal). Though it can be ar- gued that these videos were never “Call Me Maybe” funny, except for the original, they At fi rst listen it sounds just like any provided us with a seemingly infi - other cookie-cutter pop song. Then nite number o distractions. Notable you hear it again, and again and it examples include: “Shit Vegans Say,” becomes clear that “Call Me Maybe” “Shit Cats Say,” and our very own is anything but ordinary. Its bubbly “Shit Laurier Girls Say.” melody is nothing short o infec- tious, and its lyrics really speak to Sophia-Grace and Rosie our generation’s latent apathy and Ater impressively covering Nicky general sense o nonchalance. A Minaj’s “Super Bass,”,Ellen Dege- guilty pleasure o many a bro, Carly neres elevated these two British Rae Jepsen, along with J-Biebs, have kindergarteners to super stardom. secured Canada as the number-one Adorably hilarious, Sophia-Grace exporter o viral pop sensations. and Rosie, in their pufy princess outfi ts show that kids really do say Red Bull Stratos the darndest things. Despite their In one o the greatest marketing inherent cuteness, one cannot help campaigns since sliced bread (revo- but be jealous that they got to hug lutionary, I know) Red Bull suc- the beautiful Zac Efron at the tender cessfully enabled daredevil Felix MITCHELL CHEESEMAN GRAPHICS ARTIST age o fi ve. Baumgartner to skydive from the edge o outer space. Beyond the 2012 saw everyone’s favourite pint- One Direction St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, to WLU Compliments sheer awesomeness o this feat, over sized beauty queen make her prime- Harry, Niall, Louis, Zayn and Liam. the inevitable line at Phil’s, Laurier A recent phenomenon on cam- eight million people streamed live time debut. Alana “Honey Boo Boo” You may be underage, but that’s memes gave us a creative, and much pus, this mysterious Facebook do- coverage o the event via YouTube, Thomson and the rest o her outra- what makes you beautiful. needed, distraction during exams. gooder has been spreading cheer proving the value o social media geously nicknamed family make for throughout the semester. Criticism marketing and further illustrating a new half-hour o cringe-worthy Laurier Memes What should we call has included the Facebook profi le how Red Bull apparently does give TV every week. Like a train wreck, One o the greatest procrastina- me? acting as a further barrier between you wings. you can’t turn away from this disas- tion tools o last semester, Laurier Beginning as an inside joke between WLUSU and the rest o the student ter o a show. So, you endure the toi- memes gave us a chance to both two friends, this Tumblr account populous. However, love it or hate Here Comes Honey Boo let humour, all the while wondering poke fun at and celebrate the absur- gained an enormous following due it, WLU Compliments has made a Boo i there’s any hope let for humanity. dity o our school. From our terrible to its hilariously relatable content. splash on campus, making many I Toddlers and Tiaras wasn’t enough, WIFI to our awesome (and riot-free) Comprised o pop cultural GIFs (aka people smile in the process.

Nomination due date will be TBA. Nomination packages can be picked up from the WLUSP office. Nominations are now open for the President and 4 Board Directors. 16 • ARTS THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 Who is DVBBS? CRISTINA ALMUDEVAR STAFF WRITER A postponed show at the Turret is nothing more than a tiny setback in the grand scheme o things for Ca- nadian electronic duo DVBBS. Coming o a tour with Rusko to fi lm their fi rst ofi cial music video for the new song “We Know”, to performing onstage with electronic heavyweight Calvin Harris, DVBBS already has an amazing start to their career. Claiming to play 15-20 shows a month, the duo shows no signs o stopping either. The band consists o brothers Chris and Alex Andre; who split production and songwriting - Alex COURTESY OF MATT BOURNE, INDOOR RECESS sings, while Chris drums and DJs. Despite fi ghting occasionally, the brothers communicate and work well in the studio. Calling out to Mother Mother Alex describes it as fi nding “your partner-in-crime, but we’ve just The Cord interviewed Mother Mother, indie-rock band from BC, about their tour. been acting like little punk-ass kids since we were born.” LIZ SMITH “The Sticks” marks a slight digres- LS: Who are some artists or writers whose stab at a foreign territory — The U.S., This synchronicity comes across STAFF WRITER sion from the upbeat vibe o their s le has had an impact on your approach? Europe or wherever else is conceiv- in all aspects o the band, including past albums, with songs like the intro able. Hopefully we’re touring for at the name DVBBS. Indie-rockers Mother Mother have a “Omen,” which sounds a bit menacing RG: I like The Pixies’ lyrics; they are least a year. That’s what I would like to When asked about their unique sound as refreshing as a day trip to the and ends with a crash o percussion. phonetically impactful and strange. I see. We all really believe in it. You only name, Andre replied, “We just kind beach — one far enough away where “Bit By Bit” is the album’s standout like Leonard Cohen. As for writers, I go into a new record when you’ve ex- o played o two people, me and no one knows who you are. track — one that really pays tribute to like Charles Bukowski, his writing is hausted the previous. my brother Chris, we were just like The band, who have been regulars the band’s retro infl uences. raw and honest and dirty and real. In double, DVBBS. We just threw a ‘V’ on the local and national music scene The Cord’s Liz Smith caught up general I appreciate the simple things You can catch Mother Mother at Ele- in there because it seemed like the since their debut release Touch Up, in with Mother Mother’s Ryan Gulde- written uniquely and honestly. ments Nightclub in downtown Kitchener on electro thing to do.” 2007, have frequented music festivals mond to talk about the groups’ in- Wednesday, Nov. 28th. Heavily infl uenced by reggae, and favoured intimate shows. fl uences, their current tour and their LS: I the fi ve o you are together some- dub-reggae, and their worldly trav- Touch Up was succeeded by three plans for the coming year. where - on the way to a show or hanging els, DVBBS fi rst EP Initio spans impressive works: “O My Heart,” “Eu- out, what’s on the stereo that you can all many genres and themes. reka” and the recently released, “The Liz Smith: You have an approach to lyric agree on? Songs to check “Initio is our fi rst business card to Sticks.” Mother Mother is comprised writing that’s really stripped and unpacked. the world, kind of. We went into the o brother-sister duo Ryan and Molly One song that stands out is “Let’s Fall in RG: Lots o stuf. One o all o our fa- out: studio without any expectations to Guldemond, Jasmin Parkin, Ali Siadat Love,” where you say “Yuppies do it/junk- vourite bands - we all love The Bea- make a certain genre, we just went and Jeremy Page. They are currently ies do it/the funny little monkeys in the zoo tles, to sing along. We’re pretty agree- “Chase It Down” all over the map. That’s the mental- based out o Vancouver, B.C. do it.” What’s the writing process like for able in that way, we kinda just like (Eureka) ity behind our fi rst EP,” said Andre Known for a unique lyrical ap- Mother Mother? anything that’s good. I know music is “Oleander” (Eureka) Over the next few months and proach, their minor-chord anthems subjective and it’s art and everything “Hay Loft “ (O My into the next year, DVBBS will be are reminiscent o a carefree time and Ryan Guldemond: Yeah. I wrote the like that, but, as long as it’s just good. Heart) playing New Year’s Eve in Niagara come topped with undressed, tongue- song. It’s a bit strange — or vague. You know it’s good, even i it’s not “Body of Years” (O My Falls with Deadmau5. They also aim in-cheek lyrics. When I’m writing, I choose a concept what you’re used to. You can tell that Heart) to put out fi ve new singles, eleven Their musical prowess is blatantly or a word that feels like it has some it’s good so you want to listen to it. So, “Touch Up” (Touch Up) diferent tours worldwide and pos- evident in the band’s inventive style. value and then I follow it around. It’s we’re pretty agreeable. “Train of Thought” sibly fi nish an album. The call and response vocal style o just poetic. Some days I have the need (Touch Up) Despite repeated attempts, The the Gulemond siblings (with inter- for an idea, something that I need to LS: The tour wraps up in late December. The Sticks (2012) Cord was unable to reach the Wil- jections by keyboardist Parker) fur- express, like a personal anecdote or a What does 2013 look like for you? frid Laurier Students’ Union’s A- ther adds to Mother Mother’s blithe trauma I went through. Team to shed more light on why the appeal. RG: An onslaught o touring. It’s a big show was postponed. The show has world, we should probably take a good been rescheduled for next semester. Finally taking centre stage

ALI CONNERTY ARTS EDITOR “No one know what’s going to be successful, people Last week, Kitchener-Waterloo’s just think they know what’s going to be successful.” music scene was in full swing, taking over multiple music venues from Wednesday to Saturday for the fi rst- ever Kitchener Music Festival. Saturday night at the Chrysalids —Jesse Labelle, Singwriter Theatre, a mixture o local and national musicians had the chance to perform alongside a growing pop- performed Saturday — one o his track, “Heartbreak Coverup” he radio star, Toronto-based Jesse fi rst headlining experiences —were advised, “I tell all musicians don’t Labelle. from his second, and latest, album, stop. It took me 15 years to have a With years o song writing behind Two. “That’s the fi rst record I was song that people recognized.” The him, Labelle has worked with some ever proud of,” he said. crowd loved it and appraised him o Canada’s most popular radio art- Hoping to have his third album with shouts and cheers. ists, including Alyssa Reid, Hedley out by the summer, Labelle is ex- With years o experience, Labelle and Marianas Trench. Ater years o cited to release it to the public. “I’m tells future talent to stay positive. “I being behind the scenes in the mu- trying to use the backbone that the signed a lot o record deals that nev- sic industry, he decided it was time record label is to really push for- er went through. You have to take a to step into the spotlight with a solo wards and continue to create,” La- lot o rejection as an artist you need career. belle noted. to be able to go and hear someone “I’ve been included as a writer al- A natural on stage, Labelle had say no.” most more than I’ve ever done any the audience enthralled from the “No one knows what’s going to o my own music” Labelle said. “My fi rst song. Even with horrible sound be successful, people just think they own project is just kind o starting. quality and a very quiet piano, for know what’s going to be successful,” People know my writing they just a piano driven album, Labelle per- he added. don’t know that I’m writing it at this formed with a professional demean- People come to see headliners point.” our while creating an emotional and placing them in the middle o a “I was never really into perform- connection with the audience. set usually means that everyone will ing,” Labelle recalled. “I was just A highlight o the performance leave ater the headliner has played . into writing and being this guy in came when Labelle dismissed his On Saturday night, the 100 peo- the studio who played behind the band and covered Toronto-native ple, who were there to see Labelle, scenes. [The record label] asked me and old classmate Drake’s hit, “Take all fi led out o the auditorium before i this was something I’d want to Care”. A minimalist, acoustic ver- the band had fi nished stripping the do and I thought sure, why not. I’ve sion o the song; it was hauntingly stage. nothing to lose.” beautiful. Most o the songs Labelle Introducing his most famous JODY WAARDENBURG STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 • 17

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You don’t right, you’re doing it wrong.” Thank Look for fresh content Sincerely, need to go through it alone so call you to those who stood up for me, Lover of Timmy’s PHL if you ever need someone to your support hasn’t gone unnoticed! (yes, including Dear Life) talk to :) Sincerely, Dear Forever Thirsty Sincerely, WLU Compliments throughout December I agree with you, Laurier needs to PHL LOVE on thecord.ca fix the water stations. I feel like Dear Life, our sustainability mission is go- Dear Terrified first year, “The idea that the degree certifies ing to hell because of the increased Now in fourth year, I can tell you the candidate completed a task that amount of waterbottles used. that I have been exactly where you required some effort, can at least PLEASE FIX THEM LAURIER are and you can do it! You are not string a sentence together and has Sincerely, alone. You may have your strug- some sort of educated background.”- IT MAKES ME WANNA BUY gles along the way but you will pull The Cord WATERBOTTLES through. Use your professors as a Sincerely, resource, talk to your Don or find Contradiction in point? Become a Dear Life, support in counselling services. We Steps for PDA on campus are all here to support you! That is Dear Life, Parliamentary 1) Find secluded location with little what Laurier is all about. :) Alas, poor Yorick!… Where be your traffic Sincerely, gibes now, your gambols, your 2) BE AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE Been in your shoes songs, your flashes of merriment, 3) Don’t get caught! that were wont to set the university Sincerely, Dear Life, on a roar? Not sure if slurping soup or each To the people who only have one day Sincerely, other’s faces. of school or one exam: I don’t want Wilfrid Shakespeare to hear about it. Obviously you’re an Dear For you to notice me, arts student. Dear Life, People notice you when you talk to Sincerely, I want to thank Fashion ’n’ Motion them. A real university student for being in the top 3 in Canada for Sincerely, their sponsorship competition so “Entire Team is Babies” Dear Life, this broke student could see Skyfall I know that it gets crowded on the for free! It was so nice to witness Dear Losing Hope in Humanity bus sometimes, but if I wanted to such selfless, passionate Laurier Loveity love love love!!!! There is get straddled, I’d go to a strip club! volunteers at work all for charity! good out there if you look!!! Sincerely, Sincerely, Sincerely, I don’t have any dollar bills Maybe I should take up dancing Be the first to smile and see what happens! Dear puck bunnies, Dear Life, Have you seen our Varsity Hockey In the midst of essay and final prep- Dear Terrified First Year Team? Babes on babes on babes. aration, I am reflecting on the true Give guided tours of Parliament There is nothing wrong with you!! 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I am extremely proud Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Dear “Stressed and Depressed” on them? of these wonderful proficiencies, Chin up lovely! As long as you love Sincerely, and am thankful every day for being yourself, you will bever be lonely! Tossed more than a salad a Laurier Golden Hawk. Do something that make you happy, Sincerely, I know school/money/work/life is Dear Life, What is writing my sixth es- stressful and scary, but take time To “I’m a bit bipolar about these is- say about Marxism really going to out of each day and do something sues” and “Hate to burst your ’bub- accomplish? for you, get a hobby, take a walk, ble”, I am forever grateful for you read something you like, chat with standing up for me because believe Dear Tall Guy With Glasses, a counsellor (they really can help) me when I say, it’s hard having to Why won’t you text me back? I don’t And don’t forget, 7 billion people on read this shit when all you’re try- bite. this planet…. cheer up! :) ing to do is make a difference for Sincerely, Sincerely, everyone, not just a select group of Not trying to take your V-card 18 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Opinion Editor Devon Butler Editorial [email protected] IpRM system making positive strides

The Integrated Planning and Resource Management (IPRM) system implemented at Wilfrid Laurier Uni- versity this year has caused concern among many staff and faculty about how this new budgeting system will effect the school, and more specifically, the arts faculty. One of the more significant problems with the new planning system is the tension that has risen between faculty and administration. This seems to have revealed some lingering hostility between administration and the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- versity Faculty Association (WLUFA) after last year’s labour negotiations. Consequently, the system has apparently become more about asserting dominance than protecting the interests of students. While the IPRM can become increasingly intricate for students to follow, it is necessary for students to become informed on a process that will ultimately impact them and their future alma mater. The IPRM process however, has taken a positive step to ensure both fairness and a concern for students. On Monday night the IPRM committee voted to elect two- thirds of its members rather than the 50 per cent that was previously elected. This ensures that the community is fairly represented and can prioritize the greatest area of need for the university together. The only way the IPRM, or any planning process for that matter, will be successful is if both parties cooper- ate and are prepared to make serious decisions about the future of Laurier. With almost every other corporation making cut- backs, it is expected that the university will eventually be forced to do the same. For these reasons, it is integral that the administration and faculty can work together, leave emotions to ensure the right decisions are made.

Take time to relax this holiday season StepHAnie tRuong gRAphIcS EDITOR

The crisp chill of winter combined with the increasing atmosphere of tension on campus communicates only one thing: the exam season is upon us. While it is unfortunate that the stress of exams coin- cides with the excitement of the holidays, it is time we finally get our priorities in order. The holidays are a time Studying for exams is obviously very important. However, far too often students let their worries con- sume them, and the few precious weeks they have off from attending classes and completing assignments to show people you care goes largely wasted. Unlike the midterm period, final exams occur with a break from class, giving us much needed time to study. is purchased. Similarly, it gives us time to catch up on sleep, relax and The gift of the card comes from the enjoy ourselves. Cards represent a more words that are chosen for the blank Contrary to popular belief, it is more than possible page. They can speak much louder than to balance studying with a social life, despite what your personal and sentimental boxes wrapped in colourful paper. Facebook newsfeed may tell you. In between stating the enjoyed friend- We are all in the same boat, and franticly venting side as they open up the ships that I have with them, I’ll insert about your stress through social media will most likely CARLY BASCH little inside jokes and doodles that only fail to alleviate your concerns. LIFE EDITOR page for you to write what- that specific person would understand. The holidays are a time to take a break from our busy Their name is drawn fancy, little lives and enjoy unwinding with our family and friends. ever you feel songs are made up and the card space is However, it is also a time to be completely selfish. The act of sharing and giving is a favou- filled with words and symbols that will Don’t fall into the trap of worrying about what pres- rite hobby of mine. The idea of making only make them smile and laugh. ent to buy your significant other, reconnecting with ev- those who I care about feel loved and re- The simple fear that is associated with ery member from your Grade ten English class in your spected brings me more joy than getting restraining myself from handing them hometown, or visiting your distant relatives because a gift of my own. out, is the fear of rejection. Why do I your parents guilt-tripp you into it. Who doesn’t like seeing a smile on think that my friends would reject such You should reconnect with yourself after a stress- others faces knowing how happy and a nice act? ful semester. Considering this is the first year in a long appreciative they are? That’s just the I worry that it’s too much, that they time that we do not have to return to school shortly af- nurturing, giving personality of mine don’t feel the same way, or worse, some- ter New Year’s Eve, we should take the extra few days to and it tends to swell up during holi- one got left out and they will find out. enjoy doing absolutely nothing. days. Cue the clammy hands, irrational think- So, instead of Instagramming your double espresso However, there is a dark secret that nervous to hand out a simple card, espe- ing and immediate urge to forget the next to a mountain of books and counting down your contradicts my actions of wanting to cially when they thrive on the feelings of whole card-making idea and tuck them exam schedule on Facebook this exam season, remem- give back. making others happy? away. ber you have plenty of time to complete the obstacles The Hallmark card-giving season As the cards are ready to make their The worst feeling is when a card is re- blocking your path towards sweet, lazy freedom. is high as we pick out blank cards and debut and be opened, my hands become ceived and the person is perceived to be And if all else fails, just try to hang in there until the write out sentimental words, wishing clammy and I start to sweat and get fake or not genuine. world apparently ends on Dec. 21st. our friends and family a happy holiday nervous. Alas, those who wear their hearts on —The Cord Editorial Board and a great new year. Nope, back into the box they go. their sleeves must constantly remind Each year, I sit down with my cards Cards represent a more personal and themselves that their kindness is real and write them out. The envelopes are sentimental side as they open up the and that those words are meant to be ex- sealed, I put them in a pile and plan page for you to write whatever you feel pressed towards a specific person. These unsigned editorials are based off informal discussions when they will be distributed. for the person you are giving the card to. However, that box is getting full. I and then agreed upon by the majority of The Cord’s editorial For those who have been my friend That being said, sometimes a little can’t afford to buy anymore cards just to board, including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. The for the past seven years, I still have your card can add a lot more intensity of sen- have them be hidden. arguments made may reference any facts that have been made holiday cards. That’s the secret. I am timents towards the person who is re- It’s time to face the fear and for once, available through interviews, documents or other sources. The too nervous to hand them to my friends. ceiving it. fully enjoy the act of handing out what views presented do not necessarily reflect those of The Cord’s They are currently piled in a box and It’s hard with my budget to get ev- made me excited and motivated to write volunteers, staff or WLUSP. tucked away under my bed, collecting ery single person I know a gift. A card them in the first place. It’s just a card, dust. is compact, easier but has more depth nothing harmful or scary will come of it. This is hard for people to understand, because of what I choose to put inside Friends, I am sorry for preventing you The Cord is published by after explaining that the best thing dur- them. from getting what is rightfully yours. Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. ing the holidays is participating in the Getting a gift would be easier because Come find me, I have something I Contact Emily Frost, WLUSP President and Publisher gift of giving. it has less sentimental value and no one want to give. 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 How does one feel so bashful, shy and has to think further, depending on what [email protected] THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NovEmbEr 28, 2012 • 19

opinion Editor Devon butler OPINION [email protected] Pressures of university unnecessary

examination anxiety, stress inocula- tion programs and more. While such programs are note- worthy I often wonder whether or not the problems facing students are really systemic ones. Systemic issues, such as the focus DON MORGENSON on a high GPA, emphasis on per- CommUNITY CoNTrIbUTor formance measures as opposed to measures of learning, the fragment- ed approach to their education and The university system has become a counting course credits, all making pressure cooker. Students are pres- learning a commodity rather than a sured to be admitted, to be aca- liberating education. demically competitive and to take Other counselors have tried many the right courses. Students face the approaches offering programs de- pressures of tuition hikes, stress of voted to cognitive-behavioural ther- living in student ghettos and experi- apy, teaching students the deleteri- ence parental pressures. ous effects of negative thoughts and They might appear jovial while chronic low self-esteem. Data sug- hurrying to the library or weight gests students with the most self- room, sipping their double espres- confidence and a sense of humor are sos, or planning their weekends, significantly less stressed. but it is only after class, when I What is necessary, if we are meet with students that I hear their to understand current student doubts and sense their depression. suffering, is for us to adopt a wide- One man spoke of being torn be- spread reflective stance; reflect- tween a life of service and a life of ing on the whats, whys and hows his own choosing. He felt pressure of our many campus obligations or to emulate his father and grandfa- LENA YANG GrAPHICS ArTIST responsibilities. ther; top business executives. He Surely this does not mean a soft- actively dated but was disappointed counselors say a complex blend of most difficult things about adjust- by their assigned work.” ening of intellectual rigor. Or a re- that none morphed into a serious socio-cultural forces create new ing to campus life are eating and I remember while I was chair of ducing of high standards within a relationship. He complained about levels of student anxiety. Approxi- sleeping. He admitted that these WLU’s Psychology Department, given faculty, department or class. the game of romance and confessed mately 30 per cent of students suf- bordered on the trivial, but in high asking all faculty members to bring This merely means some thought to being lonely. fer panic attacks while about 12 per school everything was regimented their monthly assignments to the should be given to the general He went to Counseling Services cent are clinically depressed. One and home represented a safety net. next faculty meeting so that we atmosphere here in our university and was given a referral to an off- of my students, the quintessential Here, students must create their might better grasp what our stu- like the prevailing ethos, the intel- campus therapist. In taking that achiever said, “It has become a com- own schedules and balance meals, dents faced ( tests, essays, seminar lectual climate and the academic de- step, he and many other students pulsion for me to do well.” classes, sports, extra-curricular presentations, etc). mands as we devote ourselves to the have forced Counseling Services to Though he suffered panic at- activities and all of this can be We found such obligations very total fulfillment of the lives of our re-evaluate their mission and ex- tacks during exams, he did do well. “destabilizing.” heavy. One student told me that she students - intellectually, socially and pand their offerings. Such counsel- He had sought help from counsel- Revealed in campus surveys, aca- was on the verge of tears most of the spiritually. ing personnel agree there has been a ing and decided to put less pressure demic stress experienced by univer- day, feeling that things were so com- 40-50 per cent increase in the use of on himself. He has now been ac- sity students may be at an all-time plex and difficult to sort out. Don Morgenson is a professor of such services, compared to such use cepted into the medical school of his high. Results suggest that 90 per Many have tried to help with time psychology at WLU in the mid-to-late 90s. choice. cent of the students surveyed say management seminars, study hab- To explain such an increase, According to this student, the they are “occasionally overwhelmed its, analyses, programs dealing with [email protected] Seasonal sanity survival The endless winter months can be depressing, but there are a Get ready to make a difference few simple ways to combat those frustrating winter blues in Canada’s public service. our noses freeze. No matter how much you hate You shouldn’t cocoon the distilled potting soil they try to pawn off as coffee, tell me you’ve under your blankets and never at least wanted to try a Super- Triple-Creamy-Salted-Caramel- declare apathy in the Chocolate-Mocha-Latte-Thing-y JESSI WOOD after trudging to campus in a bliz- oPINIoN CoLUmNIST face of doing anything zard for a class you hate. Now, here’s one that barely ever, seasons aside squeaks by my levels of believabil- Well, it’s back. Winter has once ity: exposure to different kinds of again peeked out its ugly head, controlled light on different wave- frosted over our lawns, killed our lengths for the purpose of treating few lingering Jack o’ Lanterns and anything from psoriasis to hair loss. decreasing class attendance . This exists in its own land of cred- Thanks to my vast knowledge ible science that few people would of student behavior after reading ever consider it a serious cure. the psychology 101 class overview, make coffee better than actual cof- Indeed, increasing your ‘light I knew the cold season was loom- fee — in a sense. intake’ during the winter months ing close before I even mustered the Don’t start alchemically combin- could clear some cobwebs. Letting courage to leave the house. ing your coffee and apple juice in in a little light during our country’s My first glimpse of the winter the morning, but consider skipping darkest season certainly seems like Master of Public Service blues came in the form of my wilt- the caffeine and instead spring for a a good idea. ing, male roommates. They com- tasty Red Delicious to avoid energy Were I so inclined, I could find professional graduate program bat the cold weather by nest build- crashes. stacks of facts attesting why you ing, holding agonizingly long X-Box Natural sugars in apples called shouldn’t cocoon under your blan- marathons and developing vitamin fructose combined with the aver- kets and declare apathy in the face Interested in a career in government? Waterloo’s D deficiencies. age 3.4 grams of fibre per the aver- of doing anything ever, seasons Ladies, if the thought of being age apple, gives you more energy aside. Master of Public Service program equips you with the only uterus owner in your living that lasts longer through the day. I honestly can’t think of a better the knowledge, skills and paid work experience situation insights pain in your—well And you can’t spill it all over your- way to pick myself up in the face of to enter a public service career at the federal, ,you know—then try keeping cheery self when someone tries to squeeze the snowy blues than to have a nice in the face of utterly crushing sea- through your aisle in lecture. conversation with a friend over a hot provincial or municipal level. sonal apathy. Instead of succumbing Keeping on track with the hot apple cider under a UV lamp. even further, there are a few ways beverages, you may think it’s the Whether or not you find this ad- to retain a little sanity in the face of yuppies and hipsters that keep Star- vice remotely useful, remember to chilly cheerlessness. bucks thriving. keep in mind the most important In my opinion, apples get a bad However, Starbucks lives in a advice drawn from all this: to deal rap, what with the constant asso- place of ubiquitous corporate com- appropriately and effectively with ciations with doctors and ‘original fort because of its never-ending your seasonal sorrows. Whether sin’. But they’re actually fantastic supply of delicious liquids topped periodic or utterly crushing, just mps.uwaterloo.ca 5810 and contribute to wonderful things with petroleum whipped cream (be- remember, you can probably just in the world such as cider, pie and cause they can’t be that good to us) ‘Wiki’ it. New York, the”Big Apple”. They also that we crave, nay, demand when [email protected] 20 • opinion THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NovEmbEr 28, 2012 Talking Mental Health: mindfulness Regular mindfulness practice has You are allowing your breath to do been demonstrated to reduce stress, what it wants and you can become anxiety and depression. Other ben- a curious observer. This in itself efits can include increased mental can be a useful strategy for ground- efficiency and concentration, great- ing yourself when your mind is in er self- awareness and insight, and overdrive. an overall improved sense of well You can also be mindful of your Chris kardol being. activities as you go about your daily CommUNITY CoNTrIbUTor Although the concept of mindful- business. For example, when eating ness is basic, putting it into practice a meal you can eat mindfully. Do you often find yourself having is not so simple. It takes practicing This involves being attentive to difficulty concentrating on what is and self awareness to become better what you are eating and eliminat- happening because your thoughts and can involve a more structured ing other distractions, like texting. It are elsewhere? Are you often rumi- approach (often referred to as medi- involves being tuned in to what your nating about the past? Regretting or tation) where we take time to sit food looks like, how it smells, tastes criticizing what you did or said? alone with ourselves. and its texture. Perhaps you spend a lot of time We focus on breathing, awareness Slow down and swallow before predicting or planning for your fu- of our body and whatever thoughts taking the next bite, taking time to ture. Are you often on ‘autopilot,’ and emotions arise. When we notice appreciate what you are eating. going from one activity to the next, our mind has wandered (and it will) Mindfulness can also be practiced with little awareness? we gently bring our attention back while in class or studying. When you Although common, this busy to breathing or another focal point. notice your mind has wandered off, mind and constant “doing” tends Meditation can range anywhere simply notice that you are distracted to create a lot of stress, anxiety and from five to 30 minutes or longer for and gently bring yourself back to the general unease and restlessness. It those who have more practice. lecture or the task at hand. can also be a significant barrier to Another way to practice mind- You might have to do this repeat- enjoying the simple pleasures in life. fulness is by bringing attention to edly because our minds are natural- Mindfulness can be a very effec- our day-to-day activities and the ly inclined to get caught up in mem- tive way to settle your restless and environment around us, including ories, plans and worries. anxious mind. Mindfulness is sim- sounds, sights and people. It means To learn more about mindfulness ply the ability to be present. When noticing when our minds have wan- or meditation you can search the you are mindful, you are purposeful- dered off and returning our focus to Internet. ly bringing attention to your experi- the here and now. There is lots of options that pro- ence in the moment. Because this day-to-day mindful- vide user-friendly information, It involves being non-judgmental ness does not happen naturally or guided exercises and meditations and open awareness to your experi- spontaneously, practicing it regu- that are easily accessible for begin- ences, including feelings, thoughts larly through meditation or other ners or for those who have some and what is happening around the planned mindfulness exercises can experience but are interested in ex- external environment. help remind us. panding their skills. Although mindful meditation Some simple ways you can incor- is historically rooted in Buddhist porate mindfulness into your daily teachings, in more recent years it life is to learn a simple breathing ex- Chris Kardol is a counselor at Wilfrid has been recognized and employed ercise where you sit or lie down and Laurier University counselling services as a secular practice that anyone can focus on your breath; allow and ob- benefit from. serve each breath. 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Letters to the Editor professors care about sure if it’s depression, don’t be afraid Religious intolerance hardly seems to me to be the case. sympathise with the author because your mental health to talk to your profs. Reach out! exists for everyone He has experienced difficulty be- of the hostility he received, but his They listen and they really do care, cause of his beliefs as an atheist; so personal experiences do not reflect Dear Editor, and can point you in the direction Dear Editor, have I as a Christian. society as a whole. I just want to take the time to sin- towards help. I was rather intrigued by Chad- In most social situations, I find We are still a long way from ac- cerely thank my profs (and all the Be it help with readings, assign- wick Wheeler’s article about athe- that any sort of mention of my God cepting every belief system equally, profs at WLU) who are really there ments, an ear to listen or a stepping ism as a legitimate belief system. is followed either by an awkward but I don’t see atheism as one that is for their students. stone towards getting more profes- It provided a fresh perspective (at trail off, or some sort of mild (usu- being actively oppressed. This semester has been really sional help. least for me) on what life is like for ally) hostility. –Daniel Lantz tough and I’ve been struggling with Thank you Laurier for making those emerging from a strong reli- On the other hand, I have not depression big time. mental health an issue we are talk- gious background choosing not to once heard an atheistic statement Particularly, Dr. Jason Sager, Dr. ing about more on campus. go on in their family’s traditional receive a similar treatment. Letter policy Dana Weiner and Dr. Cynthia Com- If you’re a student who is nervous faith. Atheism (specifically regarding Letters must not exceed 250 words. In- machio, who have been incredibly about visiting the counselor’s office, While I did enjoy the insight the theories of evolution) is also the clude your full name and telephone num- supportive, compassionate and who maybe start with your professor be- it provided, it seemed to me that most widely accepted way of teach- ber. Letters must be received by 12:00 really listen. I don’t feel alone in this cause they are part of another group the author believes that our soci- ing in school so as to avoid bias to- p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to letters@ anymore. of many at WLU who want to see ety holds a general hostility toward ward any particular belief system. thecord.ca. The Cord reserves the right to To all you students out there who you do well in life. atheism. This would seem foolish if athe- edit for length and clarity or to reject any are struggling, even if you’re not –Sabrina Brown Maybe I’m ignorant, but this ism is itself a system of belief. I letter. 22 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Sports Editor Shelby Blackley SPORTS [email protected] Laurier’s top ten moments of 2012 The Cord Sports sta reﬂ ects on the good, bad and ugly moments of the past year in Golden Hawk sports

10) Men’s soccer defeats Western in 9) Recreational program wins fi fth out- 8) Men’s basketball ousted in fi rst OUA playo s standing program award round In a surprising turn o events, the men’s soccer team fi n- Laurier’s intramural program was honoured for the fi th- Heading into the playofs as No. 10 in the country, Lau- ished the 2012 season 5-6-5 and headed into the playofs straight year by the Canadian Intramural Recreation As- rier was expected to have an easy victory in the fi rst round as the underdogs against the 3rd-place Western Mustangs. sociation, winning Ontario’s Outstanding Intramural Rec- against the Guelph Gryphons. However, ater losing four o In a thrilling game, the Hawks completed a last-minute reation Achievement Award. Over 7,000 students partici- their fi nal fi ve games o the regular season, the Hawks were come-from-behind victory to eliminate the Mustangs from pated in the newly added programs and close to 15 teams shocked by the Gryphons 61-58, ending one o their most the post-season. were added in 2012. highly anticipated seasons ever. 7) Men’s football has worst season in ten ROSALIE EID FILE PHOTO years There was no question that the Hawks were going to have a re- building season, but it still came as a shock when the team fi nished 3-5, marking their worst season in ten years. The Hawks were shut- out three times, they didn’t score a touchdown in the fi nal month o the season and eventually lost in the fi rst round o the playofs to the Queen’s Gaels 34-0 ater backing into the post-season. CRISTINA RUCCHETTA FILE PHOTO

6) Women’s soccer claim OUA silver 5) Shamawd Chambers drafted to CFL medal Finishing up his tenure at Laurier last season, Shamawd Ater the devastating ending to the 2011 season, Laurier’s Chambers was drated sixth overall by the Edmonton Es- women’s soccer team wasn’t given very high expectations kimos, the highest a Laurier player has been taken since coming into this campaign. But with only two losses in the 2007. Chambers recorded 2,068 receiving yards and regular season, the Hawks fi nished fi rst in the OUA West, caught 18 touchdowns in four years at WLU. He also re- defeated Queen’s 1-0 in the OUA semi-fi nal before fall- corded the fastest 40-yard dash at the CFL scouting coming 1-0 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees to claim the silver. Laurier bine in with 4.42 seconds. Chambers played 16 games with would go on to nationals where they went 0-2. the Eskimos, recording 37 catches for 390 yards and two touchdowns. NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO 4) Women’s hockey wins eighth OUA 3) Women’s curling has perfect season 2) Baseball hazing incident gains na- title in nine years Starting right in January, Laurier’s curling team hit the tional coverage Easily dominating the OUA, Laurier’s women’s hockey world stage, winning the gold medal at the Kariuzawa In- Laurier’s men’s baseball team was suspended for four team secured themselves No. 1 in the country heading into ternational Curling Championships in Kariuzawa, Japan. games following a hazing incident that took place at a the playofs and defeated the Western Mustangs for their Less than a month ater that, the Hawks easily defeated the rookie party in late September. Although the team was al- eighth OUA title in nine years. Ater letting the title slip Western Mustangs to claim the OUA title. A month later, lowed to fi nish their season, the incident gained attention away in a loss against Queen’s the year previous, Laurier the team was in Welland, Ont. for the CIS national cham- throughout the country. Less than a month later, the team dominated the league with a 25-0-1 record, only losing pionship, defeating the host Brock Badgers 9-2 for their fi led an appeal against the athletics department. once in overtime and once during the playofs. The Hawks fourth national title in fi ve years. went on to place fourth at nationals.

1) Gary Je ries steps down Following a harsh 3-5 football season, head coach Gary Jefries found himsel leaving his spot at WLU after almost 40 years at the university. Shocking the Laurier community and gathering many heartfelt senti- ments, Jefries’ decision made head- lines throughout the OUA. It was never conﬁ rmed whether or not Jef- fries was forced out, but he did say that he wasn’t retiring. Speculations have also risen that he could end up at schools around the OUA. JODY WAARDENBURG FILE PHOTO NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO

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Women’s Fri/Sat @ 6 p.m. Men’s Fri/Sat @ 8 p.m. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 SPORTS • 23 ‘I’m feeling super, super blessed’

ASHLEY DENUZZO STAFF WRITER “I you want to know The Wilfrid Laurier women’s hockey team got a taste o the National something, they’re going Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) once Geneva Kliman joined to tell you.” this season’s roster. The 22-year-old defencemen of- fi cially became apart o the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) ater spending four years at Dartmouth College in the United States. Kliman is currently a masters —Geneva Kliman re: her coaches at student in the social psycholog Laurier department at Laurier and has two remaining years o eligibility as an athlete. Kliman’s return included her fel- The Toronto native only got three low teammates, Paula Lagamba years out o the NCAA as she suf- and Candice Styles. Both are former fered a head injury in her senior teammates o Kliman’s from back in year. Ater that, she had to put hock- their rep days and had recommend- ey on hold. ed her to the team. “I fell a height,” Kliman said. “I “They gave me support,” Kli- had to get facial reconstructive sur- man laughed. “It’s nice going to gery and I just sufered a big concus- a team where you’re not going to sion so I couldn’t play.” be an outcast because you already Prior to her fourth-year head have friends there, so it was an easy trauma, Kliman was a key player for transition.” the ‘Big Green’. In her junior year, Two months into the season, Kli- Kliman was the second-highest man explained that Laurier’s squad scoring defencemen on her team, has been incredibly welcoming and racking up 15 points in a single encouraging to all newcomers. season. However, Kliman believes that “The level o competition was re- because o her lengthy absence from ally high,” Kliman refl ected when hockey, she still needs to fi nd some asked about the NCAA. “There’s consistency in her performance. a ton o time you need to commit, “It’s taken me a bit to get back on every day there was an hour o ice that horse,” she said. “But I like the CRISTINA RUCCHETTA LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER whereas here you only have Tuesday level o play [here], it’s competitive.” and Thursday morning practices.” Kliman scored her fi rst goal o the laughed. “This is why we listen to operations. Kliman ofi cially made her Lau- season against the University o To- our coaches.” “You never knew exactly what rier debut ater a year and a hal o ronto last Saturday. The Hawks had Rick Osborne, Laurier’s head they were thinking,” she said. “Here, the ice. She explained that her deci- a 1-0 defi cit going into the second coach, is also known for having a Rick will tell you everything about sion to re-enter the hockey world period when Kliman shot from the great relationship with his squad. everyone’s situation. The whole came from Laurier’s impeccable point and evened the score. “I you want to know something, team’s involved.” reputation and her roots in Ontario Laurier defensive coach, Lindsey they’re going to tell you,” Kliman With the Hawks looking to win hockey. Arbeau, was telling the defence to elaborated. their second OUA championship in “I had been contacted by other move into the weak side and Kliman “There’s nothing hidden, which a row and their ninth in ten years, U.S. schools,” she said. “I really liked capitalized on that opportunity. is another huge diference I fi nd be- Kliman will hope to be a benefi t to [WLU’s] proximity to home and “The next shit I went out, snuck tween this and my last team.” the team ater her long-awaited re- Laurier’s always been known as the in, they popped it out into cen- According to Kliman, NCAA turn to the ice. best.” ter, [and] I put all my body weight teams are notorious for being “I’m feeling super, super blessed Other contributing factors to into this random slap shot,” she quite secretive about their hockey to be able to play this year,” she said. Why support varsity athletics? Acne + Accutane Inflammatory WADE THOMPSON VISUAL DIRECTOR Bowel Disease? 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KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Laurier’s paula Lagamba looks for an opening during saturday’s game against the Windsor Lancers. the Hawks defeated the Lancers 3-2 in a nine-round shootout. top-heavy oUA gives Hawks a challenge After easily handling their league in the past, Laurier finds themselves competing with more than one team

SHELBY BLACKLEY record, good enough for No. 6 in the three minutes into the first period. was pretty happy,” he said. “From my perspective, [it’s] won- SPORTS EDITOR country. Not until late in the second period Laurier held a 1-0 lead for the ma- derful to have four or five teams that After splitting their weekend with did Laurier veteran Brittany Crago jority of the game, but couldn’t put think they can beat you, are good Last year, the Wilfrid Laurier wom- a 3-2 shootout win over the Wind- tie it up. it away before Western scored with enough to play with you,” he said. en’s hockey team rolled over the sor Lancers and a 2-1 overtime loss Crago would also score the game- less than four minutes left in the “I believe Laurier set the bar for the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) to the Western Mustangs, there is winner in the ninth round of the third period. last ten years and now, it’s brought league, barely breaking a sweat. little question that the league has shootout. Osborne attributed the loss to fa- the calibre of the whole league up. Going 25-0-1, the Hawks nestled developed a larger competitive field. Brown faced 32 shots while her tigue, saying the Hawks “hit a wall” “We have to feel good about that themselves into first place well be- “I think this year the OUA is so counterpart Karlyle Robinson faced from the extensive amount of play- and we have to work really hard to fore the Christmas break and coast- strong that the games are more dif- 29. ing in 24 hours. find a way to get the job done.” ed through the rest of the season as ficult for us,” said first-year goal- “I thought we played pretty good “I just didn’t [expect] us all of a Crago, who has played at Laurier the team to beat. tender Kayla Brown, who recorded in the third period and towards the sudden hitting a wall in the third for the past four years, also said that This year, very little has changed the win in the nine-round shootout end of the first, but definitely the period,” he said. “I thought we were the competition she’s faced this year in regards to the calibre that Lau- Saturday night. “But I think, if any- second period, when we got into going to hang on for a 1-0 win, I re- has been greater than ever before. rier plays at. The team is still com- thing, it definitely makes us work penalty trouble, we started to fall ally did.” “Since my first year, the skill- peting at a high level and is still harder, we can’t sit back and assume apart,” said Brown, who played in With two games left before the level [in the OUA] has grown tre- found around the top of the OUA we’re going to win.” her first OUA shootout. “But Wind- Christmas break, the standings re- mendously,” she said. “I think you standings. Osborne compared Saturday’s sor came out and they played really flect a close fight for top spot in the can tell by the way we’re not exactly But this time, they’re not alone. game against Windsor to the team’s strong and they got a lot of opportu- OUA. blowing teams away like we used “For about the last eight years, first exhibition game against the de- nities around the net.” Currently, Queen’s holds a one- to. It’s a reflection on the league and we have been at least six points up fending national champion, the Cal- Despite Laurier losing to Western point lead on Laurier, while the how it’s improving and I think it’s in the loss column by Christmas,” gary Dinos. Sunday— their second loss to the Mustangs and the Guelph Gryphons good. I think it’s a good thing for Ca- said head coach Rick Osborne. “This He said the pace was fast and was Mustangs this season—, Osborne trail the first-place spot by only nadian hockey.” year, there’s four or five teams that a quicker tempo than Laurier is used said the team had one of their better three and four points respectively. Laurier will finish the first half of still have a chance to be up there.” to in the OUA. performances. Although the competition cre- their season this weekend with two Currently, Laurier sits one point In turn, Windsor had the lead “Actually, I thought the team ates a challenge for Laurier, Osborne games against the Waterloo War- behind the Queen’s Gaels for first on two different occasions Satur- played pretty well. It is late Novem- said this is good for not only the riors Thursday at home and the York place in the OUA with a 12-1-2 day, which included a goal less than ber, but from a process perspective, I team, but also the league. Lions Saturday in Toronto. Canada’s ‘other’ ice sport

ERIC THOMPSON of tours through Europe to bring able to play both.” STAFF WRITER more popularity to the sport. Kiviaho has been relishing the In fact, Kiviaho didn’t even start opportunity to play for a women’s Erika Kiviaho has been on skates playing ice hockey until high school. team that currently sits second in since she was four years old. Despite the differences between the the Ontario University Athletics But one of the newest members sports, some skills she developed in (OUA) league. Her lack of experi- of Laurier’s women’s hockey team ringette made Kiviaho’s transition ence in hockey has not held her back wasn’t raised with a hockey stick in into hockey easier. from finding a role on the team. her hands. “Obviously, skating is a founda- “Because I am coming from rin- The Sudbury native instead has tion for both sports,” she said. “A lot gette to hockey and also I’m a first been playing ringette since she was of the positioning and gap control year, my skill set isn’t as strong as young, and found a great deal of … just kind of knowing where you a lot of the older players,” Kiviaho success in Canada’s ‘other’ ice sport. need to be defensively. A lot of stuff said. “My older sister started in it,” ex- like that transfers over.” “My skating is my strong point, so plained Kiviaho. “And so I just natu- In her first year playing hockey at I’m put out for the penalty kill and rally followed that.” Laurier, Kiviaho is currently balanc- I’m more kind of like the energy line Ringette originated out of the ing playing for the Richmond Hill or the grind line. You just have to Sudbury area in the 1960s. It was in- Lightning of the National Ringette go out and make life difficult for the vented as an on-ice sport for wom- League, as well as her role with the other team. en, since women’s hockey had not Golden Hawks. “I just go out and hustle and that’s taken off. The game requires more “I went to [Laurier’s] open tryouts pretty much what’s expected.” passing and teamwork than hockey, not really expecting to make it, but Choosing to play just one sport since players cannot carry the puck when the coach asked me to come for Kiviaho was too difficult of a de- over either blue line. back I told him I played high level cision to make. Kiviaho started her career playing ringette as well and was already Instead, she said she would like to at the A and AA level out of Walden, committed to that,” Kiviaho said. succeed in both. In the coming years Ont. and has been climbing the “So we have kind of taken the sea- at Laurier she would like to improve ranks ever since. Last winter, she son as it goes schedule wise. I have her skills and see her role on the CRISTINA RUCCHETTA LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER won a gold medal playing for Ontar- had to miss some stuff, but it has team expand, while in ringette she Hockey wasn’t Erika Kiviaho’s first love. the second-year student io at the 2011 Canada Winter Games been working out okay for the most hopes to compete for Canada’s na- and first-year Hawk got her start on the ice playing ringette. in Halifax. She has also been a part part … it’s definitely a privilege to be tional team.