The Cord WeeklyThe tie that binds since 1926 NATIONAL MYTHS AFGHAN ART Canada isn't the peacekeeping CIGI displays work of female FITNESSFIRST nation we think it is ... PAGE 20 Afghan journalists ... PAGE 23 Volume 48 Issue 13 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 www.cordweekly.com Yates out ofreach Hawks will miss the Yates Cup for the first time in five years, falling 38-31 to Guelph on Saturday

LAUREN MILLET ers. Full credit to them though, they SPORTS EDITOR deserved it," said Manager of Foot- ball Operations and Head Coach During a weekend of upsets in OUA Gary Jeffries. "But our guys played football, the nation's fifth-ranked extremely hard." Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks fell "They were really prepared victim to a much quicker Guelph for us today, they played a great Gryphons squad. game," said third-year quarterback Led by third-year quarterback lan Noble. Noble completed 25 Justin Dunk, the Gryphons outran of 36, throwing for 306 yards in- the Hawks to score 38 points from cluding one touchdown and one the second to fourth quarters, com- interception. ing back from a 24-point deficit and The Hawks kicked off the game, stunning the home team 38-31. and shut down the Gryphons on In the last eight meetings be- their first drive. The Hawks then tween the teams, WLU has proven proceeded to string together seven victorious seven times. It was not plays, driving 56 yards and ending to be this time for the Hawks, how- in a touchdown by running back ever, as they struggled to contain Ryan Lynch. Lynch finished the the dynamic duo that is Dunk and game running for 135 yards in 25 second-year running back Nick carries, with three touchdowns on FitzGibbon. the day. RYAN STEWART "We had trouble getting them SO CLOSE - Andy Baechler beats his man, but can't quite catch up with quarterback lan Noble's toss. stopped, they're tremendous play- - SEE YATES, PAGE 15 Gathering to remember Since Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday, the on-campus ceremony will happen this Friday

LAURA CARLSON veteran, and the "Last Post." NEWS EDITOR There will also be a gathering in Wilf's after the event has wrapped With Remembrance Day quickly up. approaching, the History Stu- "As students, we would have dents Association (HSA) and been the people heading off to the Wilfrid Laurier University war had it been 1940, and it's nice Students' Union (WLUSU) have to pay respects to those who went SYDNEY HELLAND come together to organize the an- over and sacrificed so much for nual Remembrance Day ceremo- us and it's just a little token of our ny, which will be taking place this appreciation," said Alex White- Dalai Lama in Toronto Friday. man, a fourth-year history and Phil Champagne, program- political science student, and ex- ming and promotions manager ecutive member of the HSA. His Holiness delivers speech entitled Art of Happiness' to 16,000 people for WLUSU, describes the service Though Whiteman expressed 'The as a fairly "typical ceremony." his disappointment that the cer- It is scheduled to begin at 10:30 emony will not actually be held WALEED HAFEEZ ing press and media from all over people of every race, social back- am in the Concourse and will on Remembrance Day, he noted INTERNATIONAL EDITOR the globe. ground and religious affiliation, start with a reading by a chaplain, that a lot of the individuals in at- Toronto is home to nearly 4000 and it seemed like most non-Bud- introductions from the HSA and tendance are typically just walk- TORONTO -- On Wednesday, Oc- Tibetans, many of whom came to dhists in attendance were equally a speech from a professor in the ing through the Concourse, so tober 31, Toronto was blessed with Canada with the Canadian govern- in awe of being in His Holiness' lh history department. they get much higher attendance a visit and talk by the 14 Dalai ment's Tibetan Refugee Program, presence as those who followed the 'these speakers will be fol- during the week. Lama, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso. though they were only a fraction of ancient Asian faith. lowed by a reading of "In Flan- Close to 16,000 people attended the people present in the enormous ders Fields" by Dean of Students the monumental event held at the arena. SEE PAGE David McMurray, a speech by a - SEE CEREMONY, PAGE 2 Rogers Centre in Toronto, includ- Looking around, one could see DALAI LAMA, 10 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 ■ 2News THE CORD WEEKLY

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VOCAL CORD Laurier Day Edition Admin reviewing ASAP Why are you considering Wilfrid Laurier University? after WLUSU concerns Global Citizenship Conference trying to find alternative sources for donations to run event in March

DAN POLISCHUK Council (SBESC) which just voted "Things look fine," he said. Doner hadn't heard from Rich- NEWS EDITOR in its fee last February, is also part However, things aren't as rosy ardson since, but noted that the of the assessment being conduct- for Luke Stewart, programming di- group will have to "spread the As if organizing a keynote speech ed by WLU VP: Finance Jim But- rector for the GCC, which is slated net more wisely" now to get the for 2,500 people is not hard enough ler, which began in the middle of to begin March 7, 2008. $26,000 needed to bring in Dal- to do, things appear to be getting a October. "My reaction was one of 'Where laire, as well as to cover the cost of little more difficult for organizers Butler explained that ASAP has are we going to get money from a book signing, his accommoda- "I like the small community; it seems of this year's Global Citizenship been restricted from donating now?"' he explained, adding, "It's tions and the set-up for the event. like fun." Conference (GCC) at WLU. money for the time being due to a a litde bit more of an irritation." With the Athletic Complex act- With plans to bring in Romeo "concern raised by [the Students' Along with Laurier International ing as the venue for the speech,

- Sam St. Amand Dallaire as the headliner for the Union] about various fees." Manager ofPrograms and Services Stewart is still "confident" that Age 16,Oakville weekend-long conference, a joint More specifically, an overview Janet Doner, the organizing com- things will be able to come togeth- committeeofLaurier International is being conducted to determine mittee of the conference was set to er, with plans already being made Friendship Extension (LIFE), the whether the opt-out fee, and the give a 10-minute presentation to to create funding applications for International Students Associa- method by which the $3 for each ASAP. organizations like RIM and the tion and Laurier Students' Public half credit was approved, was Just before their scheduled Centre for International Gover- Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) "onside, with respect to ministry meeting time, Doner was sent an nance Innovation (CIGI). was just recently informed that its guidelines." e-mail from the ASAP Council In explaining the importance of fundraising efforts would have to While he explained that the Chair Brian Richardson explain- the event, Stewart was direct in his be adjusted, because ofthe evalua- overall review will be completed ing that the presentation would be response. tion ofthe Arts Students' Advance- "shortly," Butier also expressed "postponed until further notice." "This conference is for Laurier ment Program (ASAP). satisfaction with how everything The Cord attempted to contact students to talk about contempo- Along with ASAP, the School of appeared to be up to provincial Richardson on Tuesday, but did rary issues we are facing today." "The football team and the academic Business and Economics Student standards. not hear back in time for print. level ofthe business program."

-James Wells Age 17,Toronto Rating prosperity in the West

r———7—■— ■MIHMIIIIIB—■IIII 111 111 J IHMMII— I sor of Canadian Studies and Ge- a database for future interaction. Panel discussion at Laurier addresses Security ography at U of T, focused on the Gilbertalso briefly discussed the discussion and analysis of citizen- increase in security the Canada-US and Prosperity Partnership of North America ship in the SPP's framework. Gil- border may see in the future, citing bert questioned the specifics of existing walls between America EVAN MILLAR Debora VanNijnatten from Wil- the SPP's goals, asking attendees and Mexico as realistic possibili- CORD INTERN frid Laurier University and Daniel to question exactly whose security ties further down the road. Schwanen from the Center for In- and quality of life are actually be- Debora VanNijnatten, associ- Laurier's North American Studies ternational Governance Innova- ing improved upon. ate political science professor and program held a panel discussion tion (CIGI). "The SPP aims to open the bor- North American studies program atmosphere mostly." "Because of the on Monday, in regards to the Se- The SPP was created in hopes of ders for the economy," she said, coordinator at Laurier, spoke on curity and Prosperity Partnership improving security and economic "but at the same time, what it's environmental aspects of the SPP, - Katie Tsuji (SPP) of North America. The three cooperation in North America, also doing is restricting the move- expanding on what the enhance- Age 17, Stouffville speakers addressed environmen- assisting existing institutions like ment of people." ment of the joint stewardship tal and citizenship concerns, as the North American Free Trade She spoke at length on what the promised in the documentation of well as criticisms the dialogue has Agreement (NAFTA). It claims that SPP calls "legitimate travelers" the SPP entails.

seen since its initial creation in Canada, the US and Mexico are - pre-registered travelers who pay VanNijnatten offered several March of2005. bound by a shared belief in eco- to gain access to special lanes at critiques, such as the SPP's trade The panel consisted of three nomic opportunity, freedom and the borders. Citizens are met with competitiveness overpowering so- individuals: Emily Gilbert from democratic institutions. a thorough security check upon cial and environmental concerns. the University of Toronto (U of T), Emily Gilbert, associate profes- registration and are later added to She also criticized the SPP's lack of originality. "The SPP is a repackaging of existing initiatives," she said, "it suffers from a disjointed and "A lot of my friends say it's a great un-broadened vision of North place to goto school." America."

- Li Ban CORRECTION Age 18, Etobicoke AW@L's LSPIRG affiliation not under review

The Oct. 31 article entitled "AW@L affiliation still undecid- ed" while accurate in the body text, employed a misleading headline.

Anti-War @ Laurier (AW@L) is no longer affiliated with the Laurier Students' Public Inter- est Research Group (LSPIRG). They have not made any formal It 5a smaller university compared to the others." request to be reinstated since two groups parted ways in early "Caitlin October, nor has the LSPIRG of- Moorecroft such a reinstatement. A9e 17, fered Toronto The Cord the confusion SYDNEY HELLAND regrets ComPHed discussion. communicated by this headline. by Riley - thoughts WLU panel Taylor ADDRESSING CONCERNS Daniel Schwanen from CIGI sharers his at a 4 NEWS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7,2007 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Former general

in partnership with speaks at CIGI CordConnect O^WOjMjM Connect forless and support WLU Student Publications 10H(j IUStSHCB IS DVEI JANA RUSSELL Grant also highlighted the fact that the CORD NEWS Canadian military is aiding farmers by sup- porting pomegranate growth while steer- As part of the on-going Fall Military Series ing away from poppy growth. The soil in of speakers at the Centre for International Afghanistan is so versatile that it can grow Governance Innovation (CIGI), former nearly anything when the resources are Major-General Tim Grant spoke last Thurs- available. day on the joint task force currently in Water is crucial in Afghanistan since ev- Afghanistan. erything, in regards to agriculture, is done Grant is trained and experienced in both by hand by its people. the staffside and the command side ofCan- "We are fixing the infrastructure by offer- ada's military. He held his last official posi- ing fighting-age males similar pay to that tion, as Canada's Major-General, between of the Taliban, by means of digging ditch- November 1, 2006 and August 1, 2007. es and rebuilding irrigation systems," he "My aim tonight is to convince you that explained. when perceiving Afghanistan, in regards to Grant also addressed the conditions of its developments, we must regard the long- education, health, community develop- term processes in order to identify the suc- ment and infrastructure. cesses," stated Grant. "There are now six million kids in school, Grant elaborated on the current condi- the infant mortality rate is decreased by tions in Afghanistan, in particular the area more than 40,000, community council in Kandahar where the Canadian forces are projects are constantly being achieved and situated. more than 190 km ofroad have been built," "I went in ill-prepared to deal with the stated Grant. tribes in Kandahar, not knowing that each He asserted that citizens of Afghanistan one ofthe groups has their own culture and are becoming more confident and that distinction." things are getting a lot better. The Canadian military is primarily fo- He also sees positive advancements that TWO MONTHS FREE FOR EVERY REFERRAL Yj cused on rebuilding and repopulating areas will help upcoming generations, such as that were thinned out by previous Taliban the fact that children's aid is at its prime invasions. since the Civil War in 1989. Grant noted that while working with po- "Anything we can do for these young lice has been unsuccessful, the accomplish- children is the most vital investment," he ments through the military have allowed stated. progress in governance, development and The stress on long-term progression was security. also extremely evident throughout Grant's Grantalso brought attention to the prob- seminar. lems associated with the Taliban and their "It took us 30 years to get into this mess; practice of recruiting people to fight via it's going to take a long time to get out of it," high salary offerings. said Grant, adding, "I am an optimistic for .. ■ .„. >v*. "Why would an Afghanistan man work for making a difference and so are the troops." the police with such low pay and a chance This was Grant's twelfth presentation this ofbeing killed that is 26 times more likely?" week, having started in Vancouver en route he questioned. to Waterloo.

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• A study is currently being conducted at Wilfrid Laurier's main cam- Questionnaire (which will be administered approximately 100 or pus for the purpose of gaining an understanding of the post-second- more Laurier students with mental issues) addresses the concerns ary educational experiences of students with a mental health issues and barriers that students with mental health issues may face in pur- (i.e., depression, anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, mood dis- suit of a higher education (i.e., task difficulty and personal concerns) orders) at Wilfrid Laurier University, to examine the needs of stu- and important institutional supports (as well as their adequacy in dents with mental health issues, to identify specific types of supports meeting the needs of students with mental health issues at Laurier). and accommodations available to them, and to determine how well It should take approximately 30 minutes ofyour time to complete the available services are meeting the personal, health and educational survey. Surveys can be completed online or on a hard copy through needs of Laurier students with mental health issues. Findings from an attachment available through the website provided below. the study (which will be used to develop customized action plan), • Following completion of the survey you will be invited to partici- will be used to enhance services and supports available to Laurier pate in an individual interviewor a focus group interview. Individual students with mental health issues (should the research reveal that or focus group interviews will allow you to share your experiences available supports are not fully meeting the personal, educational, as a student with a mental health issue at Wilfrid Laurier University or health needs of these students [by removing any identified bar- and, will allow you to voice your opinion regarding the adequacy of riers and putting in place needed supports and accommodations]) available services on campus and the types of services and supports and/or, to sustain institutional services and supports at Laurier, essential for meeting your personal, health, and educational needs, (should the research reveal that specifics services, or particular as- • Interviews (which will be conducted with a minimum of 10Laurier pects of services are which are effective in meeting the education, students with mental health issues) will take about 45 minutes to an health, and personal needs of students with mental health issues), hour of your time. Those who participate in an individual interview The customized action plan will be used to help ensure that effective will receive a Tim Horton's voucher valued at $5 as a token of appre- and/or appropriate institutional supports are in place to best meet ciation for their participation. The focus group session will include the personal health and educational needs of Laurier students with 8-10 fellow students with mental health issues; refreshments will be mental health issues. provided to focus group participants. Your participation would con- • Participation in this study includes filling out a survey on-line and sist of responding to questions in a focus group, which should take subsequently being invited to participate in an individual or focus 1-1.5 hours ofyour time. group interview following completion of the questionnaire. The

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A lot of people doubt your intel- You consider yourself to be a lectual ability, but a lot of people pretty cool person, and you also doubted that the world was take a lot of heat because one of round. Use that line this month to your friends is deemed to be a cover up the fact that you are, in "loser." You've been loyal thus far, fact, pretty dumb. but this month, it's time to end the friendship. I heard being a loser is contagious, man. Sagittarius Don't Sagittarius take thatchance. Nov. 22-Dec. 21

No one ever said love was perfect, Cancer l|&

so stop fretting over your lover's June 21 - July 22 little faults and see the bigger pic- ture. They're going to be rich, and Your love life is in disarray this all that could be yours. So what if month because there are two they enjoy the odd Dutch Oven? people whom you like and/or like making out with. You are bur- dened by this stressful decision, Capricorn yet you have not asked either

Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 person how they would feel if all three of you hung out. Don't you

JULIE MARION You've recently decided to take think you're selling yourself short

ONE CALL AWAY - Talking on the phone with your significant other can help pass the lonely days and nights. a stand and speak out against by not exploring all alternatives? issues such as global warming and Third World poverty. This month, you will realize you first

have to educate yourself on these JuJy 23 - Aug. 22 the issues. Thinking "fuck that," you Surviving long- will return to Us You ended October with reading Weekly. some hard-core Halloween Aquarius partying. Although you told your-

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 selfthis was your last majorbinge distancerelationship this term, you will continue the Last month, one of your best partying through November. Ev- for friendships fell to pieces because erybody will love you and your Some helpful tips how to pass the time until you see your partner next of a nasty argument. This month, social nature. (Except your liver. patch things up by saying those But the liver's such a hardass SARAH TOPPLE because they know you are sitting a great way to stay connected with three simple words: "You're right. when it comes to drinking.) STAFF WRITER on the other end of their dusty your significant other. The 'net is I'm no good at counting." phone. full of funny, cutesy ways to send If the song "Hey There, Delilah" Conspiracy theories will only affection to each other (e-cards, Virgo pieces - makes you tear up, you are likely freak you out and give you some- anyone?), but don't underestimate Pisces Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

- in a long-distance relationship or thing to brood over with your ice the power of good old-fashioned Feb. 19 - Mar. 20 dating one of those sensitive types cream and inebriating beverages. mail. Everybody loves getting mail! Two stars have aligned that per- who plays the acoustic guitar and It's natural to feel a little rejected Whether it's a quick postcard or The last time you got some ac- tain to your love life. Unfortu- only knows three chords. Either when you sacrificed spending a your best kick at an Oscar-winning tion was when you landed a bike nately, they are the star of golden way, your love life is likely far from night out because you thought your script for Best Long-Distance Dra- jump awkwardly in grade 10. This showers and the sadism star, so it great. snuggly-bear might call, but you ma/Musical/Comedy, getting mail month, stop worrying about find- could be a disconcerting month Along with midterms, being should deal with your feelings. is fun and definitely more tangible ing that perfect someone and for you ifyou are the conservative away from friends, family and sig- If you want your partner to call than e-mail. have some fun. type. nificant others is a part of univer- more often, tell them! Communica- It doesn't have to be mundane, sity if you left home to come here. tion is extremely important in any either. Take some pictures of your- libra Although less fun than, say, writing relationship, but especially in ones self doing fun things that you would midterms, there are ways to make a reliant on phone contact. ordinarily do together: eating ice Mar. 21 - Apr. 19 Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 long-distance relationship easier, cream (bonus: you

. i\ * • __ so turn off The Notebook and pay get ice cream!), set- Your provocative Halloween cos- Whether you noticed it or not, your attention. Send shnookums pages out ting traps for those tume made a lot of people notice you were pretty self-involved last The first and most important damn the results of Cosmo (it's for guys, too) of kids on of all the hard hours month. In November, take time to question to ask yourself before or those shoes with you have been putting in at the listen to your friends and take an SWEET OR SEXY YOU'D in the early stages of starting a long- THINGS LIKE wheels on the bot- gym. Unfortunately, your face is interest in their lives. Iftheir lives distance why relationship is you are TO TRY WHEN YOU GET TO SEE EACH tom and making still ugly. So, um, November is are as boring as yours, rent some staying together. Give it some hon- out. You'll have to pretty much looking like Octo- movies or video games (see OTHER AGAIN. good est thought. use your imagina- ber for you. But seriously, nice Cord A&E). Do you really love each other? Is tionfor the making costume. there something special but you're out picture. notsure what?Does do he/she your Try to establish a time each week Send your schnookums pages DJ Demers has been fabricating homework over MSN? that you can talk and stick to it. If out of Cosmo (it's for guys, too) of Taurus Cord-o-scopes for longer than he answer (except stuff Whateveryour for there's going on during that sweet or sexy things you'd like to Apr. 20 - May 20 cares to remember. While some last one), there's the probably some- time, reschedule. Whether your try when you get to see each other "professional" horoscopes are thing there that you don't want to honey-bun is the independent sort again. You think you love your signifi- based on the positioning of the let go; otherwise you still wouldn't or the "waiting by the phone" sort, The most important thing to re- cant other, but you're looking planets, celestial influences and be in thisrelationship. The problem they will effort member appreciate the you when in a long-distance for the ultimate test to prove it to other junk, the Cord-o-scopes are be time in between see- make may killing in connecting with them. relationship is that one day you yourself. In November, go out on based on something you can rely ing your other. If the ones that significant they're need to be two will get to see each other again. dates with five to ten other peo- on: his intuition. Watch for them A common problem with long- that making effort, you need to Hopefully, you'll weather the storm ple to see ifyou're still thinking of in thefirst issue ofevery month. distance relationships is that one stress how it is important to you. just fine. your current beau. If you explain will home for on party sit at hours In the age of Facebook, MSN and After all, in two years, you'll be your reasoning, how can they be end while the other party will be, being able to watch all the seasons done with school and they'll be mad? well, partying. This is important. ofAmerica'sNext Top Model on You- paying the bills with that guitar. At That person probably still cares Tube for days at a time (like you've the very least, you have it a little about you and is not out partying never tried it), the Internet can be better thanDelilah. The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November 7,2007 StudentLife. 9 Fun things to dopost-midterms To celebrate the end of midterm season, we count down a list of ten relaxing and fun things to do to take a load off before finals

BRITTANY DA SILVA 9. Mindlessly watch TV have already been here for a few same time. 2. See what the Turret has to offer LIFE CORD STUDENT Watch all your old favourites that years. Either way, see what the tri- There are still a lot of people who you have been neglecting, even cities have to offer. There are tons 4. Go mall-hopping haven't gone to check out the night- For the past few weeks, many peo- some cartoons to get a laugh. Give of great places to shop and eat Chances are that you haven't been club on campus. Unlike off-campus ple have been so preoccupied with your body and mind a break for a around Waterloo, Kitchener and able to have a proper tour of the bars, they always allow a certain studying that not many have taken few hours and maybe even catch Cambridge. malls in this region since school number of underagers in and their the time out to enjoy their time at some Z's on the couch. started. Now that exam time is over, events usually turn out great. university. 6. Revisit the movie theatre take a few friends and go to Con- Now that midterms are finally 8. Get to know your roommate/ Take a few friends from your floor, estoga Mall, Fairview Park Mall in 1.Organize a building party over, it is about time that we all do neighbours better reunite with old friends from high Kitchener and even the Cambridge This will take a lot of work, so get a ourselves a favour and have a little Now that you have the chance, get school or just a few people you Centre. bunch of friends and neighbours fun. Here are my top 10 tips to get to know those who live with you a haven't seen in a while. There are together to do it. Invite everyone you started: little bit better. After seeing little of some great flicks coming out for 3. Plan a movie night in your building as well as their them, or just seeing their noses in- Christmas that cannot be missed. These are so much fun to organize friends. Everyone can bring food, 10. Read something you want to side a book for so long, just spend a and always end up being a blast for snacks and their favourite dance I know it seems a little strange, but few hours hanging out with them to 5. Join a club or organization everyone involved. Go down to the music. think about it: you have spent the catch up on what you've missed in There are still a lot of clubs and Blockbuster on University Avenue past three weeks reading nothing their lives. campus organizations that are and rent a few flicks or get every- Whatever you decide to do, make but textbooks. Wouldn't it be nice looking for new recruits. It can be one to bring one of their own so sure you take advantage of your to curl up with a good book and 7. Explore K-W a great way to meet new people as there is a good selection to satisfy newfound freedom; exams are just just relax? Either this is your new city, or you well as trying something new at the everyone's likes. around the corner! A dayinthe life of...a TA The Cord spent a day with a Laurier chemistry teaching assistant to get a look behind the scenes

GILLIAN FARBER "I thought it would be a great CORD STUDENT LIFE experience for me to become a TA, mainly because I did really well in Teaching assistants, more com- the course last year and thought I monly referred to as TAs, have the could help other students excel," difficult task of expanding on the said Halperin. "Being a TA will boring and dry material covered in open up other opportunities for lecture. me, as teaching is another future Many students at Laurier sit in possibility, nevermind the fact that tutorials, daydreaming about up- I could make a few extra bucks." coming events, but some try to Halperin admits that even with imagine TAs outside of the class- the close age difference, she has room. Coming straight out of high never wanted to establish or form school, it is difficult for many young any close friendships with students. students to associate teachers with Although there is no strict guide- anything else but their profession. line covering this issue, Halperin, Students at Laurier who take tu- along with otherfellow TAs, believe torialswill probably have had many it is better to keep an "academic different types of TAs, but many distance." students don't really understand The long afternoon of shadowing their role. This article will hopefully Halperin included Organic Chem- help to demystify them. istry 301 and Advanced Instrumen- Why would someone want to tal Analysis 360. It was interesting be a TA? How does one actually to watch as she transformed into become a teaching assistant? And teacher mode. what's in it for them? In order to "I basically just walk around the answer these questions, The Cord lab, make sure everyone is doing decided to shadow chemistry TA what they are supposed to, and ShiraHalperin for a day, to see first- then mark all their assignments," hand what it is really like to be a TA she said. After class, Halperin sits at Laurier. in her living room, watching TV Halperin decided that she want- while grading the students' work. ed to take on the responsibility of "I never really thought that I would becoming a TA at the end of her get so emotionally invested as a TA, second year at when the Laurier. She applied but I actually get upset — — ■■ ' ■ rary — online through the Laurier website, students don't do well," she said. SYDNEY HELLAND

filled - ready teach. out an application and, after Halperin is a very focused and ALL GEARED UP Chemistry TA Shira Halperin dressed in her lab gear to a tedious interviewing process, she independent individual who sets g°t the job. high goals for herself and others. As a a student. however, like like any other job, ittires me third-year chemistry stu- Attending 8:30 am classes every prefer an easier life without the Halperin, "Just

- has found a way to out, but I would definitely consider ,ent at Laurier, she was confident Friday morning is, in itself, proof headaches of being a TA no des- many other TAs, at using time a TA again next year," Hal- > even though in some cases the that she is a very dedicated student perate calls from students beg- handle this stress strong being 8 skills. But in the end, perin said. difference was only a year, she and TA. ging for better grades, no feeling management w°uld be worth it. able to handle it. No doubt some students would of dejection when you have to fail she thinks it's 10 International WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 ■ THE CORD WEEKIY Dalai Lama graces Toronto His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits Canada after receiving the United States Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honour

- FROM DALAI LAMA, COVER fazed by the nearly 20,000 people foot Rogers Centre with a slight did not slow the momentum of the touched on many elements, the hour-and-a-half-long speech. One watching his every move. fragrance reminiscent of Buddhist general message was summed up His Holiness started his talk on His talk was entided "The Art temples and monasteries in Asia. such break came after he spoke of with this advice: "Think about your of a welcoming note, thanking ev- of Happiness" and many people Before arriving in Toronto, His war. He noted that the concept place in this world and commit to eryone present for their time and there were anxious to learn about Holiness was in Ottawa meeting war is outdated. get involved. Rid yourself of barri- attention. He then noted that, al- the subject from a man who seems with parliamentarians, dignitaries Linking this concept to his talk, ers to inner peace and it will come though he had spoken to the Cana- to exude it. As was mentioned in and the prime minister. he said that "world peace must to you and all those around you dianpublic numerous timesbefore, his introduction by Senator Consi- In Ottawa, he also personally come through inner peace. Inner and will turn into world peace with this occasion was special: it was the glio Di Nino, the spokesperson for thanked Governor General Mi- world full of hatred, then outer time." first time he was speaking as a fel- Parliamentary Friends ofTibet, the chaelle lean for bestowing the hon- world will have no peace. World him. peace is very much dependant on low Canadian. Dalai Lama is a man who is never orary Canadian citizenship on Check out CordWeekly.com for Sydney afraid smile. She quoted by Senator Di Nino self-happiness." In July 2006, His Holiness was to was Helland's Dalai Lama photo gallery. awarded the third ever honor- In times of gravity and joy, he is as having said, "The karma that Though His Holiness's speech ary Canadian citizenship, joining always pictured with a comforting came from His Holiness is a factor Swedish diplomat and Holocaust grin on his face, giving the impres- that allowed me to take office." hero Raoul Wallenberg and for- sion that somehowthings will work The wise words His Holiness mer South African President Nel- out for the best. spoke contrasted well with his un- son Mandela. In October, Burmese Similarly, his talk had a reassur- assuming nature. He spoke of the pro-democracy activist Aung San ing vibe. He spoke of compassion, commonalities between us all, Suu Kyi received the fourth of these saying that he believes we get com- both mental and emotional, and honours. passion from our mothers. He rec- the physical differences as well - all ommended that if while scratching his head and ad- we were to bring justing his visor. "Our self-centredness creates compassion to all He explained that people who

A CURTAIN - AN IRON CURTAIN, A of our relation- create "problems" are those who we'd be sur- take physical differences and Bamboo Curtain - which makes ships, "put rounded by happy too much emphasis on this second- us lonely. Remove the self- people, thereby ary level, forsaking the basic level centredness and the loneliness ensuring our hap- - humanity." piness as well. "Our self-centredness creates a WILL DISAPPEAR." Although the curtain - an Iron Curtain, a Bamboo

talk started out free Curtain - which makes us lonely.

- His Holiness the 14thDalai Lama from politics, the Remove the self-centredness and topic did surface the loneliness will disappear." eventually. His Ho- The essence of his talk was that After the thunderous applause in liness remains a fighter for the free- we are all one. In this day and age, response to his comment, the Da- dom ofTibet and its people. we cannot afford to live for our- lai Lama decided to sit more com- In his travels, he campaigns for selves only, he explained. fortably, putting his legs up on the the political autonomy of the re- As a network in many ways, we ornate sofa placed for his comfort gion and its people's right to speak have to recognize that divided we and - much to everyone's surprise their language and practice their will fall. "Many problems are cre-

- slipping on a visor to help him see religion without persecution from ated due to the division between his audience better. the Chinese government. "they and we," he said. "Today's re- Dripping with modesty and sit- The effect the Dalai Lama has ality is that the destruction of your ting there in a visor that matched on the people that surround him neighbour is the destruction of SYDNEY HELLAND his traditional Buddhist robes, he was palpable. His arrival some- yourself." IT'S BRIGHT IN HERE - The Dalai Lama speaks to 16,000 people at the Rogers Centre in Toronto about "The Art of Happiness". laughed and seemed at home, un- how filled the 56.5 million square The various breaks of clapping Burmese militants usingchildren inwar New findings show that children in Burma are being sold to Burmese militants and being used to fight in the conflict-torn area. Burma was found by Human Rights Watch to have 70,000 people under the age of 18 in armed conflict, the highest in the world

ASHLEY DOODNAUTH es in Burma, also known as Myanmar, began ments and other incentives to families who commit atrocities against their own families STAFF WRITER to break down. sell their children. after which they are ostracized by their vil Many soldiers were uneasy with the pros- A child can be sold into the army for $20- lage and family members. Over 100 Burmese monks took to the streets pect ofhaving to use force against monks and $40, and after just 18 weeks of training, they As HRW reports, Burma has the larges last Wednesday, once again protesting com- innocentprotesters. are sent out to fight with men many years number of child recruits participating ii modity prices and wanting national reconcil- According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), their senior. armed conflict. iation and the release of political prisoners. staffing problems due to continual expan- However, this is not a new state of affairs There is no way to precisely estimate the The march in Pakokku, 360 kilometres sion, high desertion and lack of willing vol- for this Asian country, which has been sin- number of children in Burma's army, but it northwest of Rangoon, is a prelude to what unteers have led the Burmese army to seek gled out before for its use of child soldiers. appears that the vast majority of new recruits as is to come in this conflicted country, as alternatives. Over a decade of criticism has not changed are forcibly conscripted, and there may be monks ready themselves for another slew of As a result of these high drop-out rates the country's practices; approximately 30% of many as 70,000 soldiers under the age of 18. demonstrations. among soldiers, the Burmese army has be- the new recruits in Burma are children, and "Burma has a poor human rights record, in This last rally comes after approximately gun to recruit children as young as 10 years the estimated total number of child soldiers but itsrecord on child soldiers is the worst four weeks of September protests. 100,000 old. in the country is about 50,000. the world," said Jo Becker, advocacy director were in attendance, and the government re- Even though the legal age minimum for Child soldiers are prevalent not only in of the Children's Rights Division at Human ports that 10 died at the hands ofthe military participation in the armed forces in Burma is Burma, but in various countries around the Rights Watch.

- although manyreports place the number of 18, forging documents and turning a blind eye world. Some are as young as eight years old. The Optional Protocol to the Convention the fatalities much higher. have become routine for military officials. Many children are forcibly enrolled be- on the Rights ofthe Child was adopted by Over 3000 were detained; however, gov- Also, as per HRW, recruitment takes place cause of social or economic pressures. United Nations in 2000. It prohibits the forced of 18 ernment officials claim they have since re- in marketplaces, train and bus stops, and oth- In some cases, it is their only option for recruitment of children under the age and has leased most protestors. These demonstra- er public venues. Children are coerced and survival. for participation in armed conflict tions marked the biggest anti-government threatened into joining the army. If they re- They will be supplied food and shelter if been ratified by more than 110 countries. Leone, protests in the country in nearly 20 years. sist, they are eitherarrested or imprisoned. they join, and may be able to help theirfami- Still, in places like Colombia, Sierra is a After violence was used to subdue crowds Children are now being exploited as com- lies with whatlittle wage they will receive. Uganda and Lebanon, child recruitment ofmonks in late September, the military fore- modities; recruitment centres offer cash pay- Yet in some cases, children are forced to considerable problem. Weekly ■ Wednesday November 7,2007 Cord . The International 11 Kansas churchfined US $11m forfuneralpicketing rather as a way to inform them of test with Shirley Phelps-Roper, she their future damnation to hell. allowed one of her 11 children to Because the First Amendment mindlessly step on the American HEATHER states all people have the right to flag while carrying a sign reading, MACDONALD freedom of religion, press and ex- "God Hates the U.S.A." STAFF WRITER pression, the WBC has grounds to Inflamed by this disgusting dis- make an appeal against the recent play of hatred, American residents Upon researching one of the most charges. The WBC stated on their have taken matters into their own difficult stories I have recently website that they will continue to hands. The WBC church building come across, I found myself be- protest at funerals despite this out- has been vandalised, and protes- coming extremely distraught. pouring ofrage. tors have been verbally and physi- The Westboro Baptist Church 80 percent of the 72 members cally attacked. (WBC) of Topeka, Kansas was consist of the Phelps family. Pastor However, this only encourages charged $10.9 million last week in Fred Phelps teaches members of all WBC members. Not only do they damages for picketing outside the ages to hate Americans and Cana- thrive on this hatred, but it also funeral of American marine Mat- dians, Catholics and Jews, homo- gives them free publicity, permit- thew Snyder, who died in Iraq in sexuals and idolaters. ting them to spread their message 2006. Of the 72 mem- further. March church's official CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The is known to picket bers, many are rich, influential You can find some of Fred group HATE SPEECH - Protestors at a Westboro Baptist Church rally are sermons interviews, in dead soldiers' funerals, celebrat- members in their community. Phelps' and monitored by the police after their recent court-ruled fine of $llm. ing their death as a gift from God. Most ofthe leaders are lawyers and which he continually takes Biblical They believe the war in Iraq, as well have studied the legality oftheir ac- verses out of context, on the web- belittle reporters who typically ac- all your heart and with allyour soul as Hurricane Katrina, the 2004 tsu- tions. They know how far they can site. There is also a list of mp3s, in- cept their abuse and rarely have a and with all your mind." This is the nami and 9/11 are all the wrath of go without inciting police action cluding titles like "This Land is Fag chance to ask questions. Thank- first and greatest commandment of God "smiting fag America," as seen against their group. Land" and "God Hates the World" fully, Fox News had the audacity to the Christian faith. And the second on their website, www.godhatesa- Furthermore, the church has a I was baffled to see some of my stand up to Shirley Phelps-Roper, is like it: "Love your neighbour as merica.com. constant influx of money due to its favourite hymns listed below these calling her "nutty" and "insane." yourself" (Matthew 22:37-38). They aggressively display signs wealthy members and supporters songs. I could not bring myself to As a Christian myself, I am ap- This is a concept that we should

that state "God Hates Fags," "God - many ofwhom are not actively in- listen to any of them, as I had chills palled and offended by their ac- all be living by even if we are not of Is Your Enemy," "AIDS Cures Fags," volved in the church but agree with just thinking about how hypocriti- tions. I'm not going to pretend I the Christian faith. and "Too Late To Pray," in hopes of its messages and tactics. They use cal these people are. know everything about Christianity Regardless of religion, race, sex- informing America that their sin is the funding to send members all This emerging cult calls itself because I do not by any means, but uality or lifestyle, in general there is unforgivable. over America to protest at funerals Christian, but its members are so I do know that the Bible contains no reason to have anything but un- Shirley Phelps-Roper, a church and at war memorials. full ofpride and arrogance. With so an overwhelming theme of love conditional love for one another. leader and daughter of Pastor Fred One of the things that disturbed manynewscasts wanting interviews and forgiveness. The hatred demonstrated by the Phelps, justifies protests not as an me most is that children are also with WBC members, these people According to the Bible, Jesus Westboro Baptist Church is an utter Washattempt to change Americans, butMild it with beingdown involved. During one pro- take every opportunity they can to said, "Love the Lord your God with perversion of common decency. 12. SPECIAL PROJECT WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7,2007 • THE (ORD WEEKLY

With the academic midterm season winding down The Cord takes an in-depth look into the pressures that surround the lives of Laurierls student athletes

LAUREN MILLET his program recognizes the unique athletes have. SPORTS EDITOR needs of the student athlete while "It's not a hand-holding service; & JOE TURCOTTE ensuring that course work takes pri­ there has to be accountability on the SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR ority, saying, "basically they're stu­ part of the adult;' says Baxter. "It's all dent athletes; school comes before about building community so that all Student athletes are faced with the athletes:' of the teams feel that they are a part pressures of maintaining a high aca­ Although competing schedules of the whole process:' demic standard, as well as keeping create time constraints for student­ This "caring environment" is not up with their daily schedules of train­ athletes, sometimes having little or limited to the realm of academics, ing and preparing for competition. no time can even spark the students either. As student athletes, practice "It can be a lot;' said fifth-year to work harder for their academics. and training are essential and neces­ receiver for Golden Hawks football "The busier I am, the more inclined sary components of a team member's Andy Baechler. "Especially for first­ I am to keep going;' notes Lauren everyday life. year guys that aren't used to the Meschino, captain of the women's The everyday rigours of practice routine. Once you get used to it, it's hockey team. "When you have more and training run the !isk of becoming okay:' things to do, you do more:' overwhelming, especially consider­ To ensure that the students are able Baechler agrees, saying, "Some of ing that schedules often allow teams to cope with the stresses and balance the best marks I got were during the to offer their players only one or two their schedules, many support sys­ [football] season:' days off a week. tems have been put into place to as­ "The best thing about being on a For the most part, teams and sist them with any struggles they may team is being with people who have coaches work towards accommo­ have. been through it before;' adds Me­ dating their players and schedule schino. "They are al­ practice around the course loads of ways willing to help the team members. Men's basketball "You GET KNOCKED DOWN ALL THE you out:' coach Peter Campbell says that his TIME, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. Having to deal coaching staff works hard to ensure BUT IT'S HOW YOU HANDLE IT THAT IS with the pressure of that "guys can work around their balancing your time own schedules:' IMPORTANT." around many activi­ He goes on to say that "we've se­ ties is not always a lected [practice] tim~ around our - Gary Jeffries, head football coach bad thing. It can often players' academic schedules:' build character and In order to further help the training prepare you for the process, most Golden Hawk teams things you may face in provide their players with regiment­ "For rookies, we have mandatory the future. ed training programs. These pro­ study hall a few times a week;' ex­ "You get knocked down all the grams contain elements that focus plained Baechler. "That gives them time, physically and mentally;' said on all areas of the training process, an environment where, even if it is Jeffries. "But it's how you handle it including practice, strength and con­ against their will, they're studying that is important:' ditioning, and dietary concerns. and staying on top of their work:' "It changes you as a person and af­ Since most .coaches feel that the The coaches are sure to make it fects every other aspect of your life;' health of their athletes is important clear to their athletes that school said Meschino. "The work ethic you to their success both on and off the and academics are to come first. develop through sport can transfer field of play, these programs are seen Women's hockey Head Coach Rick over to school and to life in general. as a way of aiding in the daily routine Osborne says that if a student has an "The leadership you learn is ex­ of the student athlete. motion of the use of dietary supple­ ers regarding the use of supplements, exam or essay, they are allowed to cellent to transfer over into other "We certainly watch their diets, ments. While many athletes decide both legal and illegal versions, the take the day off from training. They aspects of your life after university;' we certainly do an education system to use supplements such as protein, notion that such concerns can trans­ also have the option to take a day off said Meschino. with them on nutrition; that's a huge which helps in the building and re­ late to the university and college lev­ before or after every game. That leadership is something that factor;' says women's basketball covery of muscles after exertion, els is not lost. "Trying to have the feeling of be­ Laurier Athletics depends upon to coach Stu Julius, as he explains the most Laurier Athletic programs are For this reason, Canadian Inter­ ing stress-free, physically strong and ensure that its players are able to need for smart lifestyle choices. "We not bothered by their use. University Sport (CIS), the govern­ feeling good and confident about cope with the pressures of being a try to get them to understand that a "We're kind of indifferent to it;' ing body for all national level teams, themselves is really the goal;' com­ student athlete. cheeseburger and Coke won't do it:' says Ballantyne. "If a student athlete has implemented both education mented Osborne. As director of athletics and opera­ wants to use a protein and testing policies relating to the Manager of Football Operations tions, Peter Baxter explains that cre­ "To PUT ANY KIND OF MANDATORY shake or anything use of performance enhancing drugs and Head Football Coach Gary Jef­ ating a supportive and accomodat­ like that, then that's (PEDs). This program uses random fries says that he wants the students ing atmosphere is necessary. TESTING OR A SCREENING PROCESS fine. It's something testing as a means of discouraging "to feel confident about coming to "When I came here I really wanted OF EVERY ONE OF OUR ATHLETES that they would have the use of illegal substances. them if there is an academic issue:' to build a student athlete develop­ learned from outside However, judging by the sport PUTS A LITTLE BIT OF AN [AURA] OF "Communication is so important;' ment model, which builds the per­ of our program; we that an athlete plays and the success he continued. "As long as these young son socially, academically and ath­ DISTRUST." don't encourage it, of his or her team, the amount of people recognize that we care, they letically;• he explains. but we don't get in­ times that the athlete is tested varies are going to be willing to give back:' However, Baxter is quick to men­ - Peter Baxter, director of athletics and volved unless we feel dramatically. Coach Osborne allows his office tion that it is imperative that the recreation that there's a problem "''ve been tested twice;' said to remain open for his athletes to athletes take responsibility for them­ with it:' Baechler. "I think they do a pretty come in and use it as a quiet place selves and their actions, and that With the clouds of good job of [testing]. It's tough when to get work done, while men's base­ Laurier Athletics does not simply ca­ For the most part, though, these suspicion surrounding many profes­ you have such a big team, but from ball coach Scott Ballantyne says that ter to every whim and desire that the programs do not include the pro- sional sports leagues and their play- my experience they do:' .Y THE (ORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 SPECIAL PRO CT .13

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"We've been to na­ tionals every year that I've been here and had three or four people that they're going to do the these things, on exercise and nutri­ using something that they shouldn't. players tested everytime;' added deterrent. right thing;' he says. "To put any kind tion;' he explains. "If you eat some­ "I would speak to him, especially at IS), the govern­ Osborne. Noting that one of the few times of mandatory testing or a screen­ what of a proper diet you don't really this point in my career. I might have lnallevel teams, But while the men's football and that he knows of a player being test­ ing process of every one of our ath­ need to supplement with protein to had a different answer for you four ~oth education women's hockey teams have experi­ ed came on a relatively unassuming letes puts a little bit of an [aura] of gain; I think there's enough protein years ago;' he explains, commenting relating to the enced monumental success in recent night after a comparatively minor distrust:' in my diet as it is:' on the different feelings associated nhancing drugs years, teams that have not been as game, he says, "it's a pretty ran­ "I can't really see Laurier being He continues that the largely un­ with being a veteran athlete. I r uses random fortunate have had a different experi­ dom night to have guys dropping in more proactive about testing be­ regulated nature of supplements is "Not even [because I'm] worried of discouraging ence with the CIS testing programs. and testing, so it's not worth taking cause it's hard to do and it's expen­ yet another discouraging factor in his about the positive test and the trou­ ltances. Take, for example, fifth-year men's chances:' sive;' adds Meschino. "It's important choice not to take performance en­ ble you get into sport-wise. Just the by the sport basketball player Trevor Csima. "It's "The thing about the CIS as a whole for every team, however, to keep this hancers. "As far as supplements go, I health thing; it's really not worth it and the success kind of a joke that the testing is so is that they're so strict about stuff like as a focus:' don't think that it's worth the money if you consder just the level of sport 1 the amount of infrequent;' says Csima. "I've been that so the punishment outweighs The deterrent factor provided by or the risk;' he explains. we're at;' he continues. ~ is tested varies here for five years and I've only ever the rewards;' commented Baechler. random testing is further reinforced "If you take a supplement and "Coach encourages us, too. If seen twice where guys on the team And so, with the infrequent nature by education relating to the adverse you're not necessarily sure what's in you've got a concern with one of your d twice;' said get tested:' of CIS testing, one might wonder effects of the use of supplements. "there, you could end up with a posi­ teammates, talk to him. It's your job 1ey do a pretty While Csima believes that the CIS whether individual institutions do However, for Csima, this education tive test:' as a teammate:' It's tough when testing program could use some any in-house testing. As Baxter ex­ takes place mainly in the classroom. As a veteran, Csima believes that it team, but from adjustments, he also feels that its plains, this is not generally the case. "''m actually a kinesiology student is his role as a teammate to speak up See PAGE 18 for editorial reaction to this story to:' random nature does offer a sort of "Maybe it's faith, it's faith in young so I'm somewhat more educated on if they believe that a player may be 14 Sports WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 > THE CORD WEEKLY Ladies downMac, Guelph The women's volleyball team continue their success, extending their record to 4-1 and remaining in second place in the OUA West standings

RAYMOND GIU to make quick work of the Maraud- game and it is a great way to score STAFF WRITER ers, winning the sets 25-18, 26-24, points." and 25-19 respectively. The blocking was highlighted by The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks The Hawks maintained their the trio of Megan Gilmore, Kaitlin women's volleyball team came into momentum a day later, when they Sauder and Stephanie Shleiffer, as last weekend looking to improve on faced the Gryphons. Coming out they combined for four blocking a 2-1 record. Facing back-to-back with a blazing start, the Hawks were assists apiece, leading to a team to- games, the Hawks doubled their firing from all cylinders as they took tal of 16 block assists. win total for the season, defeating the first set decisively by a score of Only a set away from losing the the McMaster Marauders and the 25-12. match, the Gryphons came into the Guelph Gryphons. Led by superior blocking, the third set more composed and man- "The success from this weekend Hawks had an easier time defend- aged to put up a fight. They took came from playing consistently and ing their attack and as a result, gave control of the game with increased being disciplined and playing hard themselves an effective counterat- success on their digs, winning the in the team defensive system," said tack. This ultimately led to yet an- majority of the rallies. Head Coach Luke Snider. other easy set as the Hawks took the The Hawks tried to stay in the Coming off a 3-1 loss to Water- second frame by a score of25-17. sets with their serving. Third-year loo, the Hawks bounced back and "It's something we focused on a outside hitter Teresa Wick came showed their poise with an impres- lot this year and it's something that up with some crucial service aces -- — w>i w W-T ■ r sive three-set shutout over the the have made huge improve- in the third set to keep the Hawks ! - i win girls GREG MCKENZIE Marauders on Friday ments in," said Snider. "Blocking is evening. A SMASH - Fifth-year Danielle Walker spikes a shot against Guelph. solid team effort allowed the Hawks something that is a big part of our - SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 17

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- FROM YATES, COVER that." It took Dunk just three minutes After once again shutting down into the second half to connect the Gryphons offense, Noble led with FitzGibbon in the endzone the Hawks to a 76-yard drive, with and close the gap to 24-21. Lynch capping it off on another "We made some plays early, and touchdown, giving the Hawks a then they just picked it up," said Jef- quick 14-0 lead. fries. "We didn't cover well today Noble connected with second- and that certainly hurt us." year receiver losh Bishop in the The fourth quarter opened with end zone to put the Hawks up 21- Dunk running all over the Hawks. 0 on their third drive. Kicker Chris Finding FitzGibbon wide open in Mamo put an 18-yard field goal the endzone, the Gryphons finally through the uprights, extending took the lead 28-24 and would not theirlead to 24-0 in what would be look back. After a field goal by Gry- the Hawks' last score until late in phons kicker Rob Maver, and an- the fourth. other touchdown run by FitzGib- bon, the Hawks found themselves down 38-24 with "We had not quite enough today, four minutes left to WE RAN OUT OF TIME. WE NEVER make some magic. STOPPED COMPETING THOUGH, OUR The Hawks re- sponded with force, BUNCH" KIDS ARE A COURAGEOUS driving 87 yards in 12 plays and end- - Gary Jeffries, Head Coach ing with Lynch fi- nally returning to the endzone, cut- Opening the second quarter, ting the deficit back to seven points the 3219 fans witnessed what was for the purple and gold. the start of a shocking comeback. The onside kick failed to return Returning Mamo's missed 37-yard possession to the Hawks, but a field goal, rookie receiver Jedd forced fumble on the Gryphons first Gardner ran it all the way to give attempt left the ball open on the the Gryphons theirfirst score of the field only to be covered by fourth- game. year linebacker Luke Pinder. RYAN STEWART The Gryphons then proceeded With 30 seconds left on the clock, IT TAKES TWO - Linebackers Chima Ihekwoaba and Anthony Maggiacomo attempt to take down Justin Dunk. to string together five plays for 76 the Hawks offense came out but yards and another touchdown to could not connect on a third-down end the half, trailing only 24-14. pass to Baechler that turned the mented Pinder about his fumble them. Unfortunately, we weren't Allen and returner Steve Turner. "It certainly turned the mo- ball over on downs. The game end- recovery. able to do that today." Inside receiver Andy Baechler mentum," said Jeffries about the ed 38-31 for the Gryphons. "Itwas just what we needed," said The season came to an unex- and wide receiver Dante Luciani returned field goal. "We had it all "We had not quite enough today, Maggiacomo. "We gave ourselves pected end for the Hawks, how- were given second-team offensive early on and that stopped it. We we ran out of time," said Jeffries. one last chance to come back, but ever, nine players were given OUA nods while cornerback Jahmeeks couldn't get going again and they "We never stopped competing, we fell a little short." all-star nods. Selected for the first- Beckford was picked for second- did." though; our kids are a courageous "It's tough. Those guys can go all team offense was Lynch, along with team defense. "It sparked a 38-point run for bunch." day," said Pinder, making reference guard Tyler Felber and tackle Scott Dunk and FitzGibbon. Evans. them," commented fifth-year line- "We all believed that we had to "They Check out CordWeekly.com for Ryan backer Anthony Maggiacomo. "We a chance to come back, and that were scrambling around making The first-team defense included Stewart's photo gallery from the game. lost control of everything after put us in a position to do so," com- plays and you got to keep up with Maggiacomo, comerback Taureen Hockeyhawks continue OUA dominance

While only recording three goals in the corded two goals for the Hawks. Between the Two impressive weekend wins boost the Golden Hawks opening two frames, Head Coach Rick Os- pipes, Hawks net-minder Liz Knox recorded borne expressed his frustration. "The second 13 saves for her fifth shutout of the season. women's hockey team to 8-1 and place them atop the OUA period I thoughtwas really tough because the The statistics speak for themselves as the referees kind oflet everything go. That kind of Hawks outshot the Ridgebacks 45-13, and took a little bit of theflow out of the game." won the game7-0. CHRIS BALUSCHAK the night before, the Hawks were looking for "I was happy with the outcome

- the seven happy with CORD SPORTS similar results. They put on a lot of pressure, "The second period I thought goals, mostly testing the UOIT net-minder early and often. the zero on the board," said Osborne. WAS REALLY TOUGH BECAUSE THE The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women's After some great puck control and passing, "I would like to see the same offensive continue Brock hockey team extended their win streak to it was rookie forward Kaley Powers who tal- REFEREES KIND OF LET EVERYTHING production against wins this lied the first goal for the Hawks a little after next week." seven games with two convincing go. That kind of took a littlebit past weekend. the half-way point in thefirst. The Hawks have an important THE GAME." weekend ahead of On Saturday, the Hawks handed the Relentless pressure by the Laurier offense OF THE FLOW OUT OF them, welcoming the (2-8-0), but Queen's Golden Gaels a massive 7-2 loss, contributed to two more goals, one by third- lowly Brock Badgers lust a day later, they repeated their seven year centre Lauren Barch and the second by also the Guelph Gryphons (8-2-0).

- With the WLU victories this past goal performance with a 7-0 victory over the rookie forward Candace Kellough, bringing Rick Osborne, Head Coach weekend and a loss by the Gryphons expansion University of Ontario Institute of the period to a close. to the Western Mustangs, the Hawks Technology (UOIT) Ridgebacks at the Water- The second period saw much of the same returned for the third pe- now sit atop the OUA loo Memorial Recreation Centre. dominance by the faster, more experienced When the Hawks standings. with more enthusiasm The games next weekend will both be held On Sunday night against the Ridgebacks, Hawks squad. riod, they came out game. recorded at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre who have only one win in 10 games so far this The Ridgebacks showed a slight improve- for the duration of the They four in two them coming on the on Saturday at 7:30 versus the Badgers and season, the Hawks obviously showed up to ment in their defensive game, however, it was goals total, of play. their goalie keeping the game from getting powerplay. Sunday at 7:30 against the Gryphons. Assistant captain Andrea Ironside re- Coming off their big win against Queen's out ofhand. 16 Sports WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7,2007 > THE CORD WEEKLY Boston's return to thespotlight? An off-season full of high-profile player moves looks to make the Celtics an Eastern Conference powerhouse in the NBA this year

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TRIFECTA TRIO - From left: Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce look to inspire the fans in the city of Boston and lead the team towards reclaiming past Celtic glories.

longer young by NBA standards; in off success to their credit, recent and the Phoenix Suns (Steve Nash, can win the championship. fact, they're nearing the end oftheir history has shown that a team with Amare Stoudamire, Shawn Mar- With such high expectations, and prime years. The big three have also just three star players and no depth ion) have tried and have nothing just as high possibility of failure, missed a number of games due to will not win a championship. to show for it but a depressing exit this can only turn out as horrible as RAYMOND GIU injury, the trio sitting out a total of The New Jersey Nets (Richard in the playoffs. Ainge has forged in Garnett's coined nickname for this STAFF WRITER 70 games just last season. Jefferson, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter) Celtics fans a belief that this team team, the Ceatles. Although it is highly probable for Throughout the twenty-first cen- the injury bug to hit again, let's ease tury, the Boston Celtics have faced the focus off injuries. What if they a problem that has plagued many were caught in the perfect scenario franchises: a disgruntled franchise of a healthy season? star getting paid the maximum sal- With Garnett, Pierce and Allen Hawks take OUAbronze ary and a risk-averse general man- earning a combined $56 million ager afraid to waste potential talent this season, there is little room to It took a shootout against the nation's squad to to get the pieces to become a legiti- sign players that can complement second-ranked knock a mate contender. them. youthful Golden Hawks women's soccer team out of the semi-finals In an association full of these The centre and point guard posi- teams, Celtics General Manager tions, which are arguably the two Danny Ainge, himself guilty of this most important and difficult po- ANDREA MILLET leton Ravens. Again the Hawks well with three wins and, despite a a backlash from STAFF WRITER trend and fearing sitions to fill, are manned by the came out strong, controlling pos- few struggles in the middle of the his unsuccessful attempt at re- inconsistent Kendrick Perkins and session ofthe ball and keeping the season, they pulled together and around Paul Pierce, trad- building unproven sophomore Rajon Ron- The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Ravens away from their net. finished strongwith the bronze. ed all his young stars away to attain do, respectively. women's soccer team traveled to It was 15 minutes into the sec- MacLean praised the determi- the of other franchise These services two players, although service- York this past weekend to com- ond half when the Hawks' efforts nation and development visible in stars, Kevin Gamett and Allen. able, would not be starters on Ray your pete in the final stage of the OUA paid off and midfielder Monique his team as they worked through In so, he assembled what typical doing competitive team. As good Championships. Da Silva beat the Ravens keeper, the challenges this year, saying, could quite possibly be the best trio as the top three are, they cannot took They to the field Saturday giving them a 1-0 lead they would "We went through a bad patch in in the NBA, at the cost of their fu- beat a team all on their own. in the semi-final match against the not relinquish. the season and just finding a way ture. However, could this be enough Smart teams will know how to Ottawa Gee Gees. The Hawks en- This final shutout by Hawks to get out of it, that was a growing to vault the Celtics to the status of a pick this Celtic squad apart. Case tered with a 9-4-3 record, against a keeper Mai Woeller marked her curve for them." championship contender? in point, Raptor fans were treated Gee Gees squad who finished first fifth in a row, and it proved the Honourary mention goes out to As much as the media tries to a fantastic showing by TJ Ford place in their division with a 13-2- dominating force of the Laurier three of the Hawks women, who to hype the Celtics up, just on Sunday as they he tore apart Rajon 1 record. defense. have been recognized by the OUA don't have enough depth to win a Rondo with a 32-point, five assist The two teams fought a hard In the words ofHead Coach Bar- for their hard work. championship. performance. battle, and the Hawks defense ry MacLean, it was good to go out First-year midfielder Allyssa La- First of all, if an injury were to If Ford, not known for his once TJ again demonstrated their there and "finish the season on a gonia was chosen as a first-team ever hit any of the big three (espe- offensive prowess, can score 32 strength, keeping the ball out of high note," with a third place finish all-star, and both first-year mid- cially Gamett), the Celtics would points, imagine what Steve Nash their own for net the fourth game in the OUA finals. fielder Tania Pedron and team struggle to stay competitive. This or Tony Parker could do to a Celtics in a row. "They let everybody know that captain and third-year defensive would be the case for all NBA fran- team with an inept point guard. In A scoreless tie at the end of the they are going to be a force to be player Sarah Hopper were chosen chises, but it would hurt the Celtics a seven-game series, there are too match brought the two teams to a reckoned with," said MacLean, for the second team. more than others. (I'm sure if Gar- many glaring weaknesses outside penalty shoot-out, and despite the with high expectations for his tal- The Hawks men's soccer team nett got injured we'd all be scared the "three-headed monster" that Hawks' careful and play immense ented but young team. "Our big- received three second-team all- of a frontcourt of Kendrick Perkins will continually be exposed. determination, they to Gee fell the gest weakness was inexperience." star nods, with defensive player and Brian Scalabrine - wait, who?) Let's face it; teams depending Gees 5-4. The Hawks had a strong season Matt Smith, midfielder Alex Doma, They would also be more sus- on three superstars to carry the The second game of the week- this year, finishing second in their and forward Damir Hadziavdic all ceptible to it, as their stars are not load have failed to deliver when it end was the bronze medal match division with a 7-4-3 regular sea- chosen by the OUA. getting any younger. Allen (32), counts. Not only are Allen, Pierce played Sunday against the Car- son record. They opened the year Gamett (31) and Pierce (30) are no and Garnett all without major play- The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November 7,2007 Sports 17 Volleyball Hawks win twomore

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When WilfridLaurier's varsity teams are successful, they do great things for the university. We need to look no further for an example than the Golden Hawks' 2005 Vanier Cup win. The national attention that the win afforded the school shone a favourable light upon the university.

Great success like this doesn't just bring our university attention - it brings us positive attention. The value of being in the national limelight and the positive effect it has on Laurier's reputation is tremendous. For this reason, Laurier Athletics should introduce greater efforts to dis- courage the use of performance-enhancing substances so that it continues to remain a non-issue. While, in an ideal world, it would be nice to be able to simply trust student athletes, the fact is that the stakes are just too high for blind faith. In 2003, when running back Derek Medler tested positive for cocaine (a banned substance), Laurier's reputation was badly soiled. If another athlete was to test positive, particularly so close to the previous incident, Laurier Athletics' reputation would be ruined, and the whole university's reputation would suffer dramatically. The cost of performing in-house drug testing is, admittedly, prohibitive and Canadian Inter-University Sport already performs random testing on teams that fall within its scope. Accordingly, in-house testing is a direction thatLaurier Athletics shouldcontinue to avoid for practical reasons. Instead, further educationabout the negative effects and consequences of performance enhancing substances should be implemented. While athletes who are enrolled in kinesiology or are sensitive to the issues sur- rounding the use of performance enhancers currently possess this infor- mation, those who are not may not have the same information. Doping needs to be taken seriously. While there needs to be trust be- tween the university and its studentathletes, everyone involved must real- JULIE MARION ize that the stakes run high because these teams are representing the uni- versity as a whole. While what is being done right now is okay, it's time to step it up a notch. Celebrity news inane Time to remember Focusing on gossip surrounding famous people skews our sense of reality Veterans made a great sacrifice for to gain attendance instead of de-

us to be able to enjoy freedom, and pending on convenience. lywood icon - but only in a pro- is ahead of the pack by a long this Friday's ceremony of remem- However, it would certainly be foundly morbid way. shot. And all it took for her was brance, organized by Wilfrid Lau- wrong to say that there is a wrong In 2004, something freakish self-destruction. rier University Students' Union and time toremember veterans. Despite happened. Somehow, the scien- I don't blame McGrath for being the History Students' Association, is theremembrance ceremony taking PAUL ALVIZ tists behind the tear in the space- confused; the line can get beyond A&E EDITOR a good step in acknowledging and place on Friday, Remembrance time continuum known as Extra blurry. Some celebrities actually appreciating what veterans did. Day still takes place on Sunday. managed to recruit a real live strive to achieve Spears' state of It's unfortunate that the decision Even if you have attended Friday's I don't understand celebrity news celebrity (sort of). Sure, it might public attention, despite its inher- was made to not hold the ceremo- ceremonies, you should not think broadcasts that focus on, nay, con- have been three years since he'd ent negativity. I bet he wishes he'd nies on Remembrance Day. The that your commitment has been form to only reporting on "stories" produced anything somewhat married a backup dancer and lost specific day was chosen for a rea- fulfilled. involving the most inflated of ce- memorable, but I still did a dou- custody of his kids so that some son - to commemorate the end of Since there is no official Laurier lebrities - those within the narrow ble take the first time I saw Mark other "journalist" could cover the

World War I - and that should not ceremony on Sunday, we can take pinhole scope of the Hollywood McGrath introducing the latest "story." be forgotten or dismissed. advantage of being able to shift the eye. I mean, I'm not mentally inca- "breaking news." Some shows have even gathered If people are willing to take time focus away from the ceremonyitself pacitated; I understand what they I actually used to like Sugar Ray. the gall to cover themselves as sto- out of their schedule on a Friday and back to what Remembrance are and I understand why people Sure, they sold out to softrock bal- ries, citing their "insider" relation- morning, they will be willing to take Day is really about: the veterans. watch them somewhat, yet their lads after the catchy success of the ship with the stars, throwing to the same time out of their Sunday Ifyou know a veteran, visit them mere existence still perplexes me. pop hit "Fly" but sometimes I still the hounds any notion of critical morning - the point isn't to get a to say thank you. Go to Veterans' Paris goes to jail! Britney shaves catch myselfhumming the tune of observation and analysis usually big number of people out becuase Green at 11:00 am for a minute of her head! Random celebrity eats "Someday" or "When it's Over" in associated with the profession. they had to wait for Second Cup silence. Remember a family mem- a taco salad! Can you imagine if my head. Yet they stand back and wag their to re-open. A greater effort should ber who was in the war. Do some- you didn'tknow who these people How does someone with an ad- finger at nosy paparazzi for getting be made to educate students of the thing that makes you connect with were? The show really wouldn't equately successful musical career in the way and being too intrusive,

importance of Remembrance Day Remembrance Day and veterans. make much sense - assuming and-presumably-at least an ounce while at the same time salivating it made any to begin with. "Bob of self respect wake up one day for another image of indecent-ex- These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds o/The bought a cheeseburger at Mc- and say, "You know what? I think posure to surface. Cord's editorialboard and do not necessarily reflect the views o/The Cord's Donald's - for the third time this I'd like to be a giant douche." It's a vicious cycle of finding or volunteers, staff or WLUSP. week!" Just doesn't quite fit, eh? Assuming he's not strapped for creating easy targets and exploit- And why do we know who these cash because of some drug ad- ing them to their full potential. people are? Because they're en- diction gone awry, it's a sad case Don't be mistaken. These pro- The Cord Weekly tertainers, it's the nature of their of mistaken identity. Rock star grams are not in the business of the Editorial Board 2007-2008 profession to be in the public eye. turned butt-sniffing, porcelain- news reporting; they are in But we've come to assume that veneer-smiling, garbage news business of news creating. How Editor-in-Chief Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor Mike Brown Joe Turcotte Julie Marion because they're entertainers, they host. He was on the cover of Roll- else would a program like Danc- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] should be us at all for "Stars" ever get any (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 entertaining ing Stone fuck's sake. ing with the Features Editor Online Editor times. Not true. They have to eat, So just what does it mean coverage? David Shore Dan Belgue News Editors and Laura Carlson [email protected] [email protected] sleep (have their butlers) take when a celebrity jumps the fence At best, these shows contribute [email protected] out the garbage the to our sense of Student Ufe Editor Photography Managers just like rest of and wields a camera at people absolutely nothing At Dan Polischuk Ashley Jang Sydney Helland us. they might have once consid- reality in the world around us. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] As (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 This is when things like sex tape ered peers? Have the celebrities worst, they skew it indefinitely. Arts & Entertainment Editor Greg McKenzie scandals, drugaddiction problems creeps into Sports Editor Paul Alviz [email protected] themselves been duped? Has the celebrity voyeurism Lauren Millet [email protected] and child custody battles take the measure of success become the mainstream news more and more, [email protected] Print Production Manager its Opinion Editor Alex Hayter spotlight. People love watching number of paparazzi cameras that I hope that its übiquity reveals Tremblay [email protected] International Editor Jeremy celebrities almost as much as swarm irrelevance, that the true spir Waleed Hafeez [email protected] they you every time you step and [email protected] love watching them crash and into the public eye without one of it of journalism - fact-finding and

burn. If there's one thing these those pairs of glasses with a fake reporting - remains intact. The Cord Weekly is published byWilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. celebrity news us, Keren 75 Ave. ON 3C5 shows provide nose and moustache attached? Contact: Gottfried, University W, Waterloo, N2L com it's the humanization of the Hol- If so, thenclearly BritneySpears letters@cordweekly. The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November 7,2007 Opinion 19 Human violence natural

cess was because of its entertain- tant for our parents to teach these ment value. differences early in life. As recently as eighteenth- and In the past century, Western KIMBERLY nineteenth-century England, society has changed drastically, ELWORTHY crimes such as plotting against the which has UNDER THE RADAR affected how violent acts Crown, stealing and counterfeiting are carried out and how violence is were punished in manners such as viewed. The Industrial Revolution War, greed, power and violence are public hanging, beheading or burn- made mass-produced weapons the things that make us uniquely ing at the stake. Crowds of as many available to thepublic. human. They are what put us at the as 100,000 spectators, including Since the 19505, the idea of the top ofthe food chain. Without any vendors selling food, and in-depth teenager has also come into exis-

of these qualities, human beings media coverage, were often regular tence - a strange period of emo- would not have had the drive to components to the day's events. tional confusion mixed with ex- outsmart and overrule our stronger These are only two of numerous treme boredom, no responsibilities animal opponents. examples of human brutality for and little to do. We have seen this passion for vi- entertainment. This is something Furthermore, both parents have

olence - reflected in popular music, that is currently nonexistent in become the breadwinners, which video games, television and movies Western nations. However, video- has contributed to the absence of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO - become even more life-like and taping of executions, such as that of parents in the home. Urban centers SHOOT 'EM UP - Today, society is exposed interactive as the years go by. But Saddam Hussein, are made illegally are more populated and people to violence through media. is it the reproduction of violence available online. are becoming more alienatedfrom in the media that makes humans, Instead ofreal death, we find en- each other. Globalization and the power - we are bound to turn back tics Canada, is a disconnection be- especially youth, the violent crea- tertainment in the staging of death mixing ofdifferent cultures in West- to these violent traits. tween child and parent. tures we are or is it just our nature and action, but it is unclear which ern society have brought a sense of It is true that violence is a large Media violence is a scapegoat for as people? is more disgusting: films such as detachment from one another. and obvious component in the me- those who have failed to properly Much of our heritage is laced Saw IV or actually watching some- With all of these conflicting fac- dia. However, previous cultures, communicate with their children with entertainment that comes one decapitated in real life. tors, something is bound to go where films, television and video and teenagers. The effects follow from watching death. Ancient Recently, films and video games wrong. People - especially the hor- games did not exist, were still bru- these childreninto adulthood. Even Rome found solid entertainment have beenrepresenting death more monal, irrational creature that is tally violent. Youth violence is a if violence in the media ceased to in the murders of slaves and crimi- realistically as graphic technology the teenager - are going to find rea- recent development resulting from exist, the problem of violence in nals in gladiator fights to the death. improves. However, as a society, sons to disagree about something. many factors, the least of which are society would not. This is because Although these fights were created we are able to determinethat a film Just knowing the history of civili- 50 Cent's music videos. human are a violent species. to instill the value of an honourable is not real, and that actors and sets zation - where violence has been The most influential factor in death, the bigger reason for its suc- are behind the scenes. It is impor- used to both entertain and assert juvenile delinquency, says Statis- letters@cordweekly. com Letters to the Editor, continued on page 20

Augustine family bringing all of the school papers. the competition and the height of and killings caused by the dictators ciety - their entire business would They were much demand. sporting accomplishment. This is featured on the t-shirt are count- be shambles without the signifi- says thank you very in in w Many ofyou also know Amanda's what the Olympics are about: the less. By referring to these ruthless cant unequal dispersion of capital I am Amanda Augustine's father. boyfriend, Jarrod Gleadall. Jarrod is youth of the world coming together oppressors as "favourite dictators" among the levels of classes. I just wanted to thank you for that going to take a bit of a break from in friendship to compete to be the it is insensitive and insulting to- The sole purpose of fashion is to wonderful article about Amanda's school but when he does return, best they can. Anything else is triv- wards thepeople and people's fam- commodity a creative image. The very tragic passing that was in your please say hi to him. Jarrod is a ial and, to the people who matter, ilies who were victimized by such industry first sells a creative design- October 31 edition. The show of great kid as well and is truly hurting the athletes, is just an unnecessary ruthless and evil men. er's image to an upper-class market emotion and support from Lau- as well. Please let him know he has distraction. If the t-shirt only featured the vi- and profits from an upper-class in- rier and its students has been very not been forgotten about through If you want to criticize Beijing, sual portrayal ofsomeone like Adolf come bracket. This commodified welcomed. all this.Amanda very much enjoyed criticize the abysmal air quality Hitler or Joseph Stalin and referred image trickles down to the "lower" Amanda was a very special girl. her time at Laurier. And after meet- that will be damaging to the level to them as a "favourite dictator" classes through the media, celebri- She was and always will be Daddy's ing many ofher fellow students and of competition, the International it would be showing support for ties and advertising. The individual little girl. As a result, my opinion of friends from Laurier, I can see why. Olympic Committee caving into their deadly regimes and would be consumer buys into this image and her was a little biased. Amanda had Thank you and take care. NBC's broadcasting demands, or deemed inappropriate. By adding the retail industry exploits the im- only been at Laurier for a little over the simple fact that Beijing had the other dictators, the t-shirt does not age to create an affordable com- a year and yet many of you thought - Gerry Augustine third-ranked bid behind Toronto become less offensive. It is just as modity; thus the "lower" classes that she was very special as well. and Paris, yet still won. But when equally insensitive and offensive. further contribute to the profits of Amanda's family had discussed Olympic Games that countdown begins less than a I ask that the History Students the industry. If the industry were whether or not any of her fellow year from now on August 8, 2008, Association halts the sale of these to exist among a classless society, students would come down for ei- hijacked by politics remember this is an event about hurtful t-shirts, which are insen- its profits would be non-existent in ther the visitation or the funeral. those 10,500 athletes walking into sitive and offensive towards the comparison to profits that exist in We thought a few might but we felt Once again I see another article their 17 days of spotlight, not yours people and the families of people today's capitalist system. Profit is you would mourn her in your way. about China and the Olympic to hijack for your own use. Look who have been victimized by these the only reason for going into busi- Go to the campus pub and have a Games. Like all ofthem not printed past your own agendas and revel dictators. ness, according to our capitalist val- couple of pints in her honour. We inthe sports section, they are about in something that brings together ues, therefore the fashion industry

were very wrong. We had a number China and human rights, especially every single nation on earth - the - Joshua Otis would never push for a removal of of her fellow students come to the inregards to Tibet and Falun Gong. largest gathering of people in his- the system that allows it to achieve visitation and what seemed like a This is yet another example of an tory, coming together in friendship. Disillusioning the its goals while ignoring the social busload'came to her funeral. We event or idea being hijacked by Don't tarnish this. costs. were overwhelmed and very im- special interest groups to get their fashion parallel To be fair, I do agree with the pressed by this. It spoke volumes message across. - Josh Grigg author's accusation that the ma- about both you and her and we These groups and individuals Next time the author of "Fashion jority of (undergrad) students at truly athletes Individualism" needs our school are the same thank you for this. disrespect and disgrace the shirts offensive Suppresses wearing I would like to send out a very thatworktheir entirelife to reach the HSA an excuse to ridicule a current trends. Each individual's motiva- special thank you as well to Aman- starting line at an Olympic Games. fashion trend, perhaps she could tion to buy "trendy" clothing items da s former residence mates from All the sacrifice, dedication, strug- I was disappointed to learn that the directly communicate her inten- comes from their willingness to Bouckaert. The collage that you did gle and hard work means nothing History Students Association was tions instead of shrouding them buy into an image portrayed by the up was absolutely beautiful. It will to those that only see their agenda selling t-shirts in support of their within a very misinterpreted par- aforementioned media, celebrities not only be a constant reminder of instead of the girl in an Ethiopian club that had images of dictators allel. I do not believe it is possible and advertisements. her but also ofthe fantastic friends village who was idolizing Ethiopia's and textreading "all ofmy favourite for any citizen of this country (a Lasdy, it is an illusion to believe and times that she shared in her all greatrunners and one day hopes to dictators had mustaches" This is of- university-educated one at that) to there is a lack of purchasing op- too short time atLaurier. be there, in her country's colours fensive and I shall explain why. seriously believe any profitable cor- tions. Options do exist for each Also, I would like to thank the inspiring the next generation to Many of the dictatorsfeatured on porate industry would desire Com- individual consumer to purchase Dean of Students and the President strive for their goals and be the best the t-shirt were ones who commit- munism. If any industry within our goods produced ethically and lo- human- of benefits and These not be as °112 the Student Union, who came to they can be. The Olympic Games, ted horrifying acts against system capitalism cally. options may from division classes, easily located as a mall, but they do Amanda's funeral. To take the time in their fundamental state, are be- ity, including genocide and other thrives a of most the fashion in- exist. fromyour busy schedule to come to ing twisted and manipulated to be forms of persecution. The collective it certainly is dustry. They have no intention of Hamilton for my little girl was truly about the political issues of the day number of wrongful detainments, a violently pushing for a classless so- - DaSilva ppreciated. Thank you as well for instead of being about the sport, mutilations, torturings, murders Jackie • 20. Opinion WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7,2007 THE CORD WEEKLY Peacekeeping long-standing myth

assumption. And the reason for nadian Historian Jack Granatstein this is that the assumption is actu- recently pointed out that we had ally wrong. some 10,000 troops stationed there, The first myth that must be dis- armed to the teeth, ready to pounce GREG SACKS pelled is that ofCanadians as inher- on the first sign oftrouble from the SACKSUAL HEALING endy neutral. We are not and never eastern bloc. have been. During the Cold Warwe That no actual combat occurred

These are strange times for Canadi- were firmly in the anti-Soviet camp, is immaterial - it was not, and was ans. Many preconceptions that we right down to our status as a found- never conceived of as, a peace- have long had about our country ing member of NATO. Before that, keeping mission, but it occupied are, not unlike our glaciers, rapidly Canada was undisputedly on the the bulk of our forces for the dura- melting away. side ofthe British Empire. tion ofthe Cold War. The dollar is going orbital, the In the past, we have most assur- This is not to say that peacekeep- nation's economic centre of grav- edly taken on the role of broker ing is not a key part of our history. ity is steadily rolling west, and that between other nations, but that Lester B. Pearson had his heart in much-maligned hockey team from part ultimately gets offered to just the right place when he proposed the nation's capital came within a about every country at some point the concept to the UN. It is a noble hair's breadth of winning the Stan- and should not be mistaken for idea and should always remain an ley Cup last season. neutrality. option. Regional loyalties notwithstand- The second myth is that the pri- However, it is important to real- ing, I think few Canadians would mary role of our military has tradi- ize that peacekeeping has often offer serious objections to these, tionally been peacekeeping of the been unduly romanticized by poli- and other, One na- blue-beret, United Nations observ- ticians to deflect attention away breakthroughs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

- like tional myth, however, continues er type. Even ignoring our contri- from less gallant operations DEPLOYED - Today, peacekeeping does not depend on Canada. to stew in our collective identity bution in the world wars, this idea the West German one during the

and a lot of people are refusing to just doesn't hold up to scrutiny. Cold War - which were necessary

let it go - that of our peacekeeping At their height in the 1960s and righdy remained the focus of evolved in the Canadian psyche as in combat before. It is a misuse Canadian Forces. Now, more than and '70s, Canadian peacekeepers the Canadian Forces. a benevolent counterpoint to our of history and a slap in the face to ever, Canada seriously needs to re- around the world totaled between On top of that, the nonviolent perception of other nations' (par- everyone who made sacrifices and evaluate this belief. 1,400and 1,600.What many choose nature of peacekeeping missions ticularly America's) overly aggres- died in those previous missions. With the 2009 cut-off for the Af- to ignore is that this is a miniscule often became a convenient out sive militarism. At the end ofthe day, what is frus- ghanistan mission looming, the number compared to the total when they went awry, an unfortu- Let us not forget, though, that trating is not that we might pull out.

words can be heard in many quar- strength of our forces at the time - nately frequent occurrence. Lead- over 150 Canadian soldiers have That is another debate entirely. ters. "We are betraying our tradi- well over 100,000 men and women ers could mourn a failed operation been killed in peacekeeping op- Instead, it is that we might pull tional role as neutral peacekeepers in uniform. but simultaneously rejoice that erations over the years, and they out because of an argument predi- of the world," say the anti-war pro- Additionally, our largest opera- not a shot was fired by Canadians, have not always been able to avoid cated on a falsehood stemming ponents. Less audible is a compre- tional commitment was in fact to thereby preserving the spirit of the combat. The Bosnian mission is the from some vain, pacifistic wish

hensive argument supporting this the defence ofWestern Europe. Ca- peacekeeping mission. most obvious example - our sol- that Canadians do not, and never Frankly, I think that such a vic- diers killed more than 20 Croatian have, participated in a real war. If tory ofprinciple is of little consola- soldiers during Operation Medak we do decide to leave Afghanistan, tion to the civilians killed while our Pocket. it should be a decision based on a Letters to the Editor, forced with- factual a peacekeepers were to All of this is conveniendy forgot- rational, argument, not draw or just stand by and watch. ten in the call to withdraw from semi-imagined, idealizedpast. continued from 19 It seems to me that the idea, Afghanistan. Suddenly, we have and the ideal, of peacekeeping has never taken casualties or engaged [email protected] Complaint pointless gendered. It simply implies that women do not know anything This is in response to Laura Hen- about the game and that they are derson's criticism of the previ- there only to look good. The Air ously published grocery shopping Canada Centre store should pro- TEA CHING SCHOLAR A WARD article; is there not a staff meeting vide the females with the same that you attend to bring up these is- jerseys as the males. The annual Faculty of Arts 'Teaching Scholar Award' recognizes the teaching excellence of our Arts sues? If you feel the article is 'inane' Many women may not realize faculty members and affirms the importance of teaching in the Faculty's distinctive mission. should you not bring it up with the this issue because this stereotype Rationale : The vital mission of a Faculty of Arts is to engage the next generation in the critical spirit, student life editor? You mention has become so natural in soci- intellectual and creative attainments, and scholarly methods of our past, as well as new and emerging that the calibre of what makes it ety and most people are used to variations upon those academic traditions. Good teaching and good scholarship are inextricably linked. into the paper can undermine its seeing women dressed this way. Demonstrated excellence in emphasizing this connection will be the central criterion for determining the integrity. How does insulting previ- When women wear the feminized Faculty ofArts Teaching Scholar Award. ously published articles by calling sport paraphernalia, especially The Teaching Scholar Award will honour a faculty member who integrates explicitly and creatively the them "a waste of space" enlighten the clothing that is revealing and profession's twin functions of scholarly research and teaching. The Award will accordingly be granted to and challenge our readers? I feel tight, it objectifies women and it someone who has made successful efforts to identify and develop the pedagogical means by which this your public complaining about an teaches men to view women this integration can be especially well achieved. issue that seems internal is, at best, way. This also reinforces the ste- Process: staff comprise unproductive. reotypes of women. Unfortunate- Faculty, or students can submit nominations. A nomination for the award should two elements. First, it should provide a curriculum vitae confirming that the nominee has made ongoing ly even when women do not dress contributions to his/her disciplinary or multi-disciplinary field(s) ofspecialization. Second, the nomination - Adam Faber this way orwhen they are very tal- should provide strong, concrete evidence of the nominee's extraordinary efforts and accomplishments in ented or knowledgeable in sport pedagogical theory and/or practice in integrating the fields ofresearch and teaching. A nomination dossier, Sports need equity they are viewed as masculine, les- of no more than 25 pages, should accompany the CV. and could comprise any of the following: bian or a tomboy. This article does * evidence - e.g., excerpts from the nominee's syllabi or other; Your article by Amelia Lockhart on a great job of getting this message

stereotypes for sports across to the reader. * gender fans written testimonialsfrom colleagues or staffhere orelsewhere, and from past and present students, about that appeared October 17 in the is- the nominee's successful integration of scholarship and teaching;

sue of The Cord Weekly was a great - Christy Bray * article. I thought it was a great topic results of official and/or informal student ratings or course evaluations. because it shows that sport dis- Letters Policy: * a written statement by the nominee. crimination against women is not All letters to the editor must be signed and submitted with the author's name, student limited to the field, gym or track; - textbooks, identification number, and telephonenumber. In addition to a CV and a nominations dossier, nominations may include authoreddocuments

women face discrimination as fans Letters must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) learning materials, articles, conference papers, etc. - ifthese identify or demonstrate the ways in which the as well.Although women are slow- Monday viaemail to [email protected] nominee has successfully aimed at integrating scholarship and pedagogy. Nominations should be submitted or through our website www.cordweekly. at to the Dean ol Arts, who will chair a of Arts Scholar Award Committee comprising three ly gaining recognition in sports, com. Letters must not exceed 350 words. Faculty Teaching faculty members (including two previous Teaching Award winners) and two students (chosen by the student women who are fans are still being The Cord reserves the right to editany letter for caucus of the Arts Council). The deadline for nominations is December 7, 2007. The winner will be stereotyped. brevity and clarity. The Cord reserves the right announced in time for the FOA Awards Ceremony in late January. A Sl,OOO donation in the winner's name to reject any letter, in whole or in part.The Cord issue feminized merchan- will be made to the The of reserves the right to not publish material that University or Faculty prize, award or fund of his/her choice. dise does not receive a lot of atten- is deemed to be libelous or in contravention with the Cord's Code of Ethics or journalistic DEADLINE - December 7th 2007 tion from the media. I agree that standards. there is no need for clothing to be Weekly • The Cord Wednesday November 7,2007 Classifieds 21

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ELISE COTTER safety of the Afghan people against she adds. They are role models for STAFF WRITER the Taliban. But don't call them young girls, proving women can peacekeepers. Heinbecker insists work on the same level as men. Men "It's about these women, about the there is no longer any opportunity are another challenge for female photos and the women in the pho- for an organization to simply moni- journalists. Heinbecker explains tos," concludes lane McElhone, co- tor and observe. "it's very difficult for them, and the curator of "Voices on the Rise" the The issues in war-torn coun- men don't want to take them seri- Afghan photojournalism exhibit tries, including Afghanistan, have ously. They don't want to give them showing until next Wednesday at become too intricate, Heinbecker any kind ofassistance." the Centre for International Gover- explains. The United Nations and The focus of the exhibit is the nance and Innovation (CIGI). countries providing aid have to stories behind the photos. Some, She and fellow curator Khor- now pick sides and fight, Canada McElhone admits, are distressing, shied Samad, wife of Afghanistan's included. Other than providing including one of a woman losing Ambassador to Canada, thought safety, we shouldn't expect any vast her life over her job. "But most of up the idea to organize an exhibit democraticprogress, which usually the stories are of hope for the fu- showing the photos and the stories takes years to fulfill. ture, that despite their struggles of female Afghan journalists. However, the women in the ex- they are making and telling other "[We] thought this would be a hibit are part of democratic prog- women's stories through the me- great project... to allow these wom- ress. They are the shining example dia," McElhone adds. en to continue their stories," says that Afghanistan is very serious yet Heinbecker, a former Golden McElhone, who feels this exhibit is hopeful. Even with an exasperating Hawks football player and former putting a face to what people hear amount of challenges, a group of ambassador to the United Nations, and see on the news. Much more women are exercising their right to and McElhone, a journalist her- than this, it is showing what prog- an education and to a career. self, are among the volunteers who ress is being made in the divided "Each one ofthese women repre- helped organize the exhibit. The country. sents, in the act that she's working, photographs come from national The current situation in Afghani- progress that was unimaginable 10 and international photojournalists, SYDNEY HELLAND

stan is complicated; the country is years ago," Heinbecker says. and the exhibit has been shown all ON DISPLAY - Photos of Afghan women speak volumes at CIGI. coming out of 30 years of war and McElhone assures that even though over Ontario and Quebec. has a lot to overcome. People, es- these journalists make up a small "We hope that the people who pecially between the north and the part of the population, they "are see these photos can see a different i south, are cut off from each other, leaders in their country." Most Af- life in Afghanistan," says McElhone, Cord/Online creating "different facets of Afghan ghan women struggle to provide speaking ofa life that gives purpose > CordWeekly.com INREVIEW life," explains Paul Heinbecker, a basic needs, like food and medi- to Canada and other countries' ef- Distinguished Fellow at CIGI. cine, for their families. forts. These women are the begin- American Gangster While the north is making prog- But because there are more fe- ning of a new life in Afghanistan, Another gangster vs. cop adventure, this time starring Denzel ress in their health care and edu- male journalists, parliamentar- a new world of opportunities that Washington and Russel Crowe, reuniting him with Gladiator cation, the Taliban has established ians and activists that "have access will, with our help, keep growing. director Ridley Scott. Daniel Joseph disects what works and itself in the southregion to impede to microphones, to pens, and to The official exhibitionlaunch is to- the positive changes. The purpose newspapers, they are talking about night at 6:00 pm at CIGI, but will be what's been done. GeethaThurairajah reviews the soundtrack of the Canadian troops, and those women stories and sure on by all-star rapper Jay-Z, who may have retired a little early. making display from 9-5 pm daily until ■ of other countries, is to ensure the women get quoted in the news," Wednesday November 14. I w Bee Movie: itmight giveyou a goodbuzz

REBECCA VASLUIANU by humans for honey and decides this film are the scenes inside the STAFF WRITER to file a lawsuit against the humans. hive, making intricate and amusing Yet after winning the case, Barry commentaries on aspects of hu- For anyone who hasn't yet relin- begins to realize the value of work man life in an innocent way. quished their youth entirely, and as the bees lose the only thing they While it might not be worth see-

still secretly watches Shrek on their ever had - making honey. ing in theatres, make sure to check laptop at night, Bee Movie is guar- But who'd have expected sarcas- out Bee Movie and see what all the anteed to please. While dealing tic, dry-humoured comedian Jerry buzz is about. with deeper themes, it still remains Seinfeld to write and produce an »«••» MMI ultimately a kid's movie, full of silli- animated film about bees? Nev- HONIY JUST OOT FUNNY ness and cute humour. ertheless, this adorable fable is a Written by JerrySeinfeld and sev- great achievement for Seinfeld, eral ofhis buddies from the Seinfeld bringing a mature message down writing team (Spike Feresten, Barry to a children's medium. Marder and Andy Robin), Bee Mov- Just to warn you, though, if the ie is the story of a young bee named pun in the title of this piece made Barry B. Benson (Seinfeld) who has you cringe, Bee Movie could send just graduated from Bee College. you into a full-on panic-attack. Full Ready to find a job, Barry realizes of more bee-puns than I knew were that he is not ready to choose the possible, this movie gains a some- job he wants for the rest of his life. what lame quality due to its exces- Completelyhorrified by the deci- sive use ofbee jokes. sion he has to make, Barry decides Regardless, Bee Movie has an en- to leave the hive with a group of dearing quality that makes them Pollen Jocks, male bees whose job forgivable. Always hilarious voice- Film: Bee Movie it is to gather pollen from flowers. acting by Patrick Warburton as After becoming separated from the Vanessa's boyfriend Ken, who you Director: Steve Hickner group, Barry's life is saved by Van- might recognize as David Puddy Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, essa (Renee Zellweger), a human, from the Seinfeld sitcom, provides to whom he speaks, breaking Bee quality entertainment throughout. Renee Zellweger Law. Also, listen for the numerous cam- Release Date: 11/02/2007 into the hu- eos by celebrities like Larry King, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Venturing back daily man world to see Vanessa, Barry Ray Liotta, Sting and Oprah. Rating: SEINFELD RETURNS - The funnyman tries to sting you with bee-puns. 7.3/10.0 witnesses the exploitation of bees Moments to look forward to in 24 A&E WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2007 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Pop posse return attempt

PAUL ALVIZ day as Britney Spears, spread her- sixth studio release, Unbreakable, broken, and sales would be modest hearing their soulless pop beam A&E EDITOR self open to the world once more on the shelves right next to Britney. at best. through our radios and seeing and released her fifth studio album, There would be no hype. This But despite the relative unthrill- them dry hump on our TV screens, On Tuesday, October 30th, a day Blackout. would not be another Kanye/50 ing facts of this day, it holds a spe- it's safe to say the '90s are over. of reckoning was upon us. A cor- and Silently without anticipation, battle. Rather, the simultaneous cial significance. If it was the year Naturally, The Cord felt it would porate moneymaking biological a little all-male singing sensation of release of these two albums would 2000, there might be a different be more than appropriate to weigh experiment which has been in the many Christmas' past, known as have virtually no effect on the his- story to tell. But it's not. It's almost in on the latest efforts ofour former works for over 20 years, known to- the Backstreet Boys, slipped their tory of music. No ground would be 2008, and after nearly a decade of idols. Backstreet's back, Someone hither it's not alright too many times

"If you've ever heard the Backstreet Boys before, then you know '"Gimme More" is Spears's first single off her new album and is the peak what this album is all about: a surplus of pop-ballads about falling of a downward spiral. I think it's safe to say that Spears has passed her in love. Since the fab-five is now four as ex-member Kevin is no prime." the longer in band, the boys may want to rethink the album title - Kari Pritchard Unbreakable."

- Kari Pritchard "Blackout is about 45 minutes of dreck I wish I had blacked out for. Britney ends with "Why Should I Be Sad" The answer? She's responsible for that sorry attempt at an album." "The Backstreet out - Boys put another album of generic adult ' Tremblay Jeremyj contemporary songs. Surprising or upsetting? Neither. Ul- timately, if you expected anything else from this you have no one blame for to your disappointment but yourself." "The problem with Britney is not her music, because - Jeremy Tremblay most ofthe songs have potential; it is her. Her songs

„11 11 J . -_ J . l . r it i are all well-produced and great for clubs and party mixes; I doubt however she had anything to do with the "After listening to Britney Spears, it is refreshing to hear production of the record but lending her shaky voice."

good and comprehensible voices from the now four - vjuiiciCotter JL/iiatElise (*tear*) Backstreet Boys. But being compared to Britney Spears isn't necessarily a compliment. Their new disk is a big blur of melodramatic poppy each re- ballads, "The first two songs, "Gimme More" and "Piece of Me" are somehowproduced placeable the next." by well, and are catchy like good pop should be. The ofthis boring, rii rest album is n.ii - Elise Cotter trashy and pointless. Props for the vocoder on "Piece of Me" This album gets two out of 10 for having at least two semi-not-crappy songs. Also, according to the track "Hot as Ice" "Hot as Ice is Twice as Nice" which happens to be

+ 1 1 TAT— _ 1 U -11 1 the name of my aunt's shop in uptown Waterloo. Guerrilla marketing at "The Boys loved the Backstreet clearly piano on this CD, but e's finest I'm sure." I didn't. It was, once again, boring. It is better put-together - Daniel Joseph than Spears's album, and scores one point betterwith a 3/10. Yet somehow, due to a hole in the time-space continuum it actually is worse than hers. Not sure how that happened." - Daniel Joseph "While the album seems to allude to the newest fashion of "Timbaland" style production, the lack of credible produc- ers is evident and the outcome is a cheap imitation of Nelly Furta- "Perhaps it's time to slink off into the night do's Loose. Blackout is a bad with any money that they're lucky enough dance music dream from the to have saved up." mid '90s and a weak attempt - Turcotte Joe made by Britney's record la- bel to bank on her bad publicity." "Their songs sound like a blend - Geetha of their worst music from the Thurairajah '90s. With Unbreakable, they I

1. . ! __ are clearly trying way too hard to live through old hits that found them success in the past. Please do us all a J favour and see what Kevin 1 "Britney Spears has saw when he left the ' band; always been really you have been doing this for needy. "Hit me baby" way too long. Retire already." "Gimme more" Well, - Geetha Thurairajah after 10 years of blowing money,

fame and - worst of "Hearing theBackstreet Boys come all - Kevin Federline, out with new material makes me she needs a helping sad, because it means that letter hand now more than bomb I sent them a year ago didn't ever. "Piece of me is get through. This unwelcomereturn kind of catchy, just hurts them more thananything, ex- like ifyou had a piece cept maybe my ears." ofher you'd probably - Paul Alviz catch something."

- Paul Alviz