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Laurier's Official Student Newspaper • Volume 42 • Issue 11 5news Discussing globalization
advent of computers has eased this Author speaks about its nega- process so there is a minimal loss in efficiency. This opens up access tive effects on Mexican work- to cheap labour forces in countries like Mexico. Wages are kept to a ers and factories minimum by stripping workers of benefits and safer work environ- Corwin Leifso Global Assembly Line. She person- ments. ally has over two decades of work Consequently, Fernandez-Kelly Renowned sociologist Maria experience along the US-Mexico feels the voices of workers in Patricia Fernandez-Kelly visited border and other impoverished places like Mexico have been Wilfrid Laurier University Thursday areas of the United States. Her silenced. They can not fight for to participate in the Laurier publications, which "show pas- benefits and improved standards Interdisciplinary Lecture Series. sion" according to Dr. Andrew because labour costs would be The title of Fernandez-Kelly's lec- Lyons who introduced her, focus raised as result. Increased labour ture was "The mainly on how costs force corporations to move Silence of Free r "i structural eco- their factories to cheaper places to Trade: Mexican Wages are kept to nomic changes stay competitive. So, even if the Maquiladoras and affect real people. workers were to gain their bene- Globalization," a minimum by Her focus this fits, they would most likely lose which fits aptly stripping workers lecture was on the their jobs. into the "silence" ofbenefits and effects of According to Fernandez-Kelly, theme of this Globalization on labour wages in the US and Canada year's LILS. safer work the Maquiladoras. have dropped as well. However, Fernandez- environments. The Maquiladoras ROCHACEWICH because the workers in these coun- Kelly is the author ■J- are hundreds of tries are the benefactors of the of "For We Are 4 man ufacturing LAURA cheap, foreign manufactured prod- Sold, I and My People: Women and plants in Mexico along the US bor- Author and Emmy award-winner Maria Patricia Fernandez-Kelly talks ucts, why would anyone complain? free trade and wishes Laura could have caught her at a better moment. Industry in Mexico's Frontier" der, many of which are subsidiaries Cheap commercial havens like Wal- which was nominated as one of the of large US based corporations. ment strategy. For the US, this explained, is the geographical Mart exist because of globalization. best 25 monographs of the last 25 Legislation in Mexico allows for means they have a close supply of expansion of companies. So man- In the land where Martha Stewart years by Contemporary Sociology. raw goods to be imported and fin- virtually tax-free labourers who will agement can be located in a central is Queen, who would dare break She also co-produced an Emmy ished products to be exported with work for practically nothing. country, and manufacturing can be the silence? Award winning documentary: The ease as part of Mexico's develop- Globalization, Fernandez-Kelly placed anywhere in the world. The Men's basketball undefeated in tournament
Craig Reaney Mary's crawled their way back to within three with less than a minute to go. Laurier's reputation for producing less than Fortunately for Laurier, an off-balance three stellar men's basketball teams may have to point attempt by a St. Mary's guard was off be re-evaluated after this past weekend's the mark, eliminating the possibility of over- tournament. The tournament took place at time. The final score was 85-82 favouring the WLU's Athletic Complex and its participants Hawk's. consisted of three Atlantic Conference teams The tournament continued with Laurier and Laurier's Golden Hawks. facing the Dalhousie Tigers on Saturday afternoon. It was clear that Laurier meant business right from the opening tip, as their Laurier 85, St. mary's 82 communication on defence was impressive. Laurier 80, Dalhousie 75 The Hawks played with higher levels of con- Laurier 71, Acadia 67 fidence and their turnover numbers decreased accordingly. A larger portion of the game consisted of exciting plays with The tournament began on Friday fewer poor decisions made by WLU. evening with Laurier. doing battle with the Though Laurier's consistency improved, St. Mary's Huskies. The first half of play was the score at halftime did not represent this. characterized by polar extremes. At times, Dalhousie was up 38-37 after the first twenty Laurier was a calm, yet exciting team to minutes of play. Unlike the previous game, watch. On other occasions, the game was the Hawks came out flat at the start of the filled with turnovers and bad decisions. second half. SOLANKI In contrast, the second half told a differ- The score was close throughout the rest ent story as the Hawks came out flying. The of the game, but it was WLU's Todd Cooney JYOTI many days. The final score was WLU 80, combination of improved shot selection as who would make a clutch play as time We're pretty sure at least one of these guvs Dalhousie 75. plays for Laurier. We don't know much. well as better rebounding allowed the wound down. He received a long outlet pass The final game of the weekend for Laurier squad to lead by as many as fourteen over the Dalhousie defence and converted Laurier was against the Acadia Axemen. This points in the early stages of the half. the layup for an easy two. It put Laurier up game was more one-sided as the Axemen But a blow out was not in the cards. St. by five and sealed their second win in as took a commanding lead right from the get- lonight ot 12 noon ot 7:3opm, Sun Do r\ r http://princess.sentex.net '' CIXiFM A ' f" ,!!n]°pm *''' ' - ' 885-2950 frOUt 9(1.H1. till S(L
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 news 3 Environmental initiative New environmentalrenewal project starts with trees, while aiming for bike racks, composting, and more on campus Brent Reaney goals. The trees were purchased as When Don Crowther shoveled the part of a city program called Trees first pile of earth around the edges for Life. Through the program, of the new trees by the Science institutions are "offered a 15% dis- Building Monday morning, it count on the cost of trees in order marked the beginning of a joint to make it more affordable for environmental renewal project them to green the urban space," headed by the administration and said Elizabeth Podgurny, co-ordi- the Students' Union. nator of the Environmental The project calls for $20,000 to Awareness Committee. be spent during the fall semester The $12,000 is expected to buy on trees, bike racks, a reusable cof- over 60 new trees to be planted on
— fee mug cam- — campus. paign, compost- "Some of the ing programs and "Some of the trees are in the environmental trees are in ground and with- awareness cam- the ground and in the next two paigns. weeks we should within the next to see W!("H Recently, the be able and : administration two weeks we enjoy the rest of and the Students' should be able them," said David I?('X"HACF both Wellhauser, Union to see and JPA agreed to put Executive Vice A! $6,000 towards enjoy the rest President of I Planting trees... or craftily burying the evidence? the purchase of of them." University Affairs. new trees to be Wellhauser now initiative, it is also long overdue. I posters and wants to start a pilot Due to a long dry summer and planted on cam- plans to work sincerely hope that this is not just composting project later this year recent campus construction that pus. Environment Minister with Ron Dupuis, WLU's Assistant a one-time occurrence," said once they've discussed the merits necessitated the removal of many Elizabeth Witmer and Waterloo Vice President of Physical Wellhauser. of the idea with the food services dead or obtrusive trees, as well as Mayor Lynne Woolstencroft attend- Resources, to develop a long-term Podgurny is taking steps to and residence life committees. to a sudden rash of vandalism in ed the ceremony and have both environmental plan for the school make sure that this is not the case While she is eager to get things recent weeks, the trees that will be committed to donating a tree in over the next few months. as the Environmental Awareness rolling, "we're still in the planning planted are much needed. order to help the school achieve its "As excited as I am about this committee has secured 10 corn- stages," said Podgurny. Confronting tragedy through faith Members of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions gather at Laurier to discuss faith in the context of tragedy and hope. Stefan Sereda Service were all given a chance to ly means "he who struggles with source of hope. "We are all saints towards the terrorist attacks was speak on behalf of their religion, in God and prevails". and sinners," Schmidt said, "and quickly addressed. Last Thursday, a group of about light of the recent terrorist attacks Wharnsby-Ali stated that chal- we are God's wi11...working All of the panelists agreed that forty students and a few members and the ensuing response of lenges are often associated with towards establishing His kingdom President Bush's decision to bomb of the community met at Laurier America. the question "Why does God allow here on Earth." , I Afghanistan for a casual and intimate multi- Special emphasis was placed bad things to happen to good peo- David I I should not be faith forum. on the that perspectives each reli- ple?" The teachings of the three Wharnsby-Ali are justified with a The forum, which had been in gion has regarding the concepts of religions differed, however, when commented that Challenges few selected preparation since September 13th, tragedy and hope. attempting to answer this ques- the Muslim faith often associated scripture pas- was organized by Paul Thomas of Each panelist was given a tion. views tragedy as a with the question sages used out of the Laurier Christian chance to Fellowship, speak chronologically While Diamond asserted that humbling experi- "Why does God context. and by the Chaplain's Office at the according to the time their religion the Jewish faith teaches that God ence, a test of Diamond, howev- university. originated. The panelists were all suffers with His people in times of faith, a reminder allow bad things er, noted that a The forum t~- ~1 given ten min- hardship, Schmidt felt disaster to that others have to happen teaching of featured a panel Special emphasis utes to convey be the result of human free will to live under Judaism insists of members of the to good people?" placed teachings of and inequality. worse circum- that "if there is the Jewish, was on their religions Schmidt made an example of a stances, at times a something Christian and the outlooks regarding tragedy hurricane that once struck Central method of mar- wrong, you Muslim commu- and hope. America. Although the hurricane tyrdom, and a way of rekindling attack it, and you get rid of it." nities. Dr. that each religion James holds All the represen- had killed or destroyed the homes faith in God. However, he also qualified this Diamond, profes- regarding tatives read scrip- of thousands, if the same event Wharnsby-Ali made the case statment, saying "but that in no sor and chair of the concepts ture passages and had taken place in Florida, the dis- that this final explanation has been way justifies these acts." the Jewish of then related aster would have only harmed peo- most apparent in the aftermath of While these opinions brought Studies program tragedy and them to the ple numbering in the tens. This is the recent terrorist attacks in the forth some heated debate, the at the University hope. issues presented due to inequality, since America United States, as millions of members of the three faiths all of Waterloo, • by the modera- has insurance services to cope with Americans have come together gathered together and, in a man- Jonathan Schmidt, a Lutheran- tor. the damage and much more capital with a renewed sense of faith in ner of speaking, "broke bread" at Christian Chaplain at Laurier and All three speakers noted that in is available to provide security for their country and their respective the closing of the forum and feast- the University of Waterloo and each of their religions, the issue of the American public. religions. ed on Timbits in the spirit of Mr. David Wharnsby-Ali, an education- presenting God with challenges is The chaplain also underlined When the floor was opened for Wharnsby-Ali's opening remark, al consultant for the Waterloo- raised. In fact, Dr. Diamond high- the fact that if human will is the discussion with the audience, the "peace be with you." regional Islamic Information lighted that the word Israel literal- source of disaster, it is also the issue of America's retaliation
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 4 news Forum on military action Laurier community vocalizes opinions on military action in Afghanistan,
Jesse Stanson of the Wilfrid Laurier University aid was insufficient and how west- against further terrorism, an act of It is far better to have the luxury to Students' Union Board of Directors ern nations have the resources to vengeance or a combination of the see it first hand." September 11th will long be was held in the Turret. According feed the refugees caught up in the two. Rosehart's personal view on remembered as a day when much to Turkington, this was designed to turmoil. Another student voiced Dr. Rosehart arrived late and subject was that people are getting of the world stood united in hor- be a healthy opportunity for stu- her concernj "t" spoke to the few too into the psychology of war.. ror. The repercussions and mourn- dents to "vent their frustrations regarding her Everything, from remaining stu- The victims that died in the tragic ing caused by this terrorist act will regarding the issue." family in how students felt dents. Via a events of September 11th are be felt on a global scale for some The event was attended by a Pakistan. Further phone interview being lost in all the news broad- time to come. small number of students, but concerns were the morning of he told the Cord casts and people seem to talk only Here at WLU when Dr. Peter those who came were vocal on the raised about the September 11 to that he "congrat- about who is getting bombed and Eglin spoke out about the subject. Everything, from how stu- killing of civilians views on the ulates the stu- what strategic points have been Afghanistan issue in the dents felt the morning of in Afghanistan. dents that attend- hit. Concourse, he received a large September 11th to views on the "At the end of American ed," and said He finished off by saying that response from the Laurier commu- American aggression in the day, a dead aggression in "that for a stu- he supports Canada's involvement nity. As a result of student interest, Afghanistan, was discussed. civilian is still was dent population in the fight against terrorism, but the Students' Union Board of As the forum progressed, peo- dead, regardless Afghanistan, of 8,000 I would was not sure what role the Directors felt that a proper forum ple left and new people took their of location," discussed. have liked to Canadian people should play in for students to express their views place. For most of the event there remarked one — -- have seen more this world event. should be made available. was a steady group of 15 to 20 stu- student. students attend. "I encourage stu- All in all, students at WLU seem On October 18th from 1 to dents sharing their views and con- Opinion varied on whether the dents to take every opportunity to to have a genuine concern regard- 4PM an open mic forum, mediated cerns at any given time. American action against travel. You can get only so much ing this event and the repercus- by Matt Park and Peter Turkington One student spoke of how food Afghanistan was strictly a deterrent out of a textbook and newspaper. sions surrounding it. Laurier gives its support to United Way campaign Siobhan Bhagwat this cause on campus. You can use the pledge cards. If you have not received a pledge card The Kitchener-Waterloo United Way is an you can call Kathleen Woodcock (ext. 2028), outstanding organization that supports a Wally Pirker (ext. 2036), orFrank Millerd (ext. wide variety of invaluable and necessary serv- 6033) to receive one. When you pledge or ices that help make Waterloo Region a great donate money before 4:30 p.m. on or before place to live. Every year United Way asks the October 25 and October 29 in Wally Pirker's Speaker shocks community for help in sustaining the many office (P2088), you are eligible for the Early organizations that rely on them. Bird Draws. Prizes include a poetry reading The organization supports fifty agencies by Vice-President Dr. Rowland Smith, book- audience, attempts including Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the store gift certificates, and a University Cup Learning Disabilities Association, the Red jacket. Cross, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, the On Tuesday October 23, Wednesday to lead auditorium Working Centre programs for the unem- October 24, and Thursday October 25 all cof- ployed, the Independent Living Centre, fee outlets on campus will be receiving dona- RAISE Home Support Service for the Elderly, tions through the Buy a Coffee - Give a in a game of and Mary Place. All these organizations Coffee program. When you buy a coffee (or depend on United Way for the funding of any other drink) you will be asked if you their various projects, making United Way a would like to match your purchase by donat- "dirty charades." very important establishment. ing the price of a medium coffee to the This year Laurier intends to raise 155,000 United Way program. in donations and increase faculty and staff If you want to have fun while supporting participation rate from 38 percent to 40 per- United Way the Students' Union is hosting a cent. According to Wally Pirker, at last count pub night on Saturday October 27. Laurier's on Monday night, Laurier had raised approxi- United Way campaign is off to a great start mately $29,000. So far over one 115 faculty and will hopefully continue with its initial and staff members have donated to this momentum. All they need is for you to show cause. your support for this cause. There are many ways for you to support
Although technically this did not happen, if it did and you were the news writer covering the event...you would get to cover it! Yes, you! phoio Become a news writer. Come to the general meeting this Friday at 2:30 in the Student Publications office SEE and talk to Jenn or Dillon. This year, Laurier is showing its spirit by helping the United Way
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 news 5 Lunchbox ofLarceny Board THEFT UNDER $5000 & POSSES- removed. Place. On arrival, officers searched SION STOLEN PROPERT 0150 HRS the area but could find no one. THU OCT 18/01 MISCHIEF THU OCT 18/01 - FRI While on patrol, officers observed OCT 19/01 CAUSE DISTURBANCE 2155 HRS Report two males exiting the rear of the Person(s) unknown tore out two SAT OCT 20/01 Nichols Centre in possession of a bushes in front of Willison Hall. Officers responded to a report of Dillon Moore sion of the building towards case of beverages & a bag of buns. a fight in progress at the Grad University Avenue. The new dining When the suspects observed the SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE Pub. On arrival no combatants Re-zoning passed by Council hall is scheduled to open in officers they dropped the items 0515 HRS SAT OCT 20/01 were found but as the officers September, 2002. and fled. One suspect was appre- Officers responded to a report of were leaving the pub a number of On Monday, October 22, 2001, hended and subsequently charged a woman wandering around the Waterloo taxis arrived. Apparently Waterloo City Council voted to Remembrance Day Service with theft and possession of halls at Conrad Hall. On arrival, a male passenger had assaulted a approve the application that will being planned stolen property. The apprehended officers found a young woman Waterloo taxi driver and the cab make the building of a new resi- suspect was a non-WLU male. with the duty don. The woman driver struck the male suspect in dence on Seagram Drive possible. Planning is underway for a service appeared confused and claimed the mouth with a flashlight. The A number of delegates from on November Bth to commemorate MISCHIEF that she did not know how she got suspect and a friend exited the Laurier's administration and the sacrifice of Canada's veterans THU OCT 18/01 there. Investigation revealed that cab and fled prior to the officers' Students' Union President Dave and fallen soldiers. Thanks to the Grounds crew reported that per- she was a guest of one of the resi- arrival. Waterloo Regional Police Prang attended the meeting in sup- planning of Jeffrey Kroeker, the unknown destroyed an dents and she was left in the care are investigating. port of the proposal. The applica- Science Building atrium will be the apple tree near St. Clements of her friend. tion was met with one major con- site of this special Remembrance House. FOUND DRUGS 0230 HRS cern from the owner of a neigh- Day service. Among those sched- THEFT UNDER $5000 SUN OCT 21/01 bouring property who was con- uled to be on hand are Attorney PUBLIC MISCHIEF 2125 HRS FRI OCT 19/01 The Turret Manager turned in a cerned about the cost and nuisance General Hilary Weston, MP Andrew THU OCT 18/01 A WLU student reported that her small quantity of marijuana he had of a new sidewalk to service the Telegdi, MPP Elizabeth Witmer and Person(s) unknown activated the bike had been stolen from the found. The drugs were turned new residence. Prang spoke at the Waterloo Mayor Lynne emergency button in the elevator bike racks on Mid Campus Drive. over to Waterloo Regional Police meeting and attempted to express Woolstonecroft. at University Place and began to for disposal. the positive impact that the resi- yell for help. On arrival, officers MISCHIEF 0200-0235 HRS dence, and its staff, would have on OSAP questions addressed could find no one in distress. SUN OCT 21/01 MISCHIEF 0220 HRS the surrounding area. The resi- The glass in a door on the second MON OCT 22/01 dence is scheduled to be built and Board member Reagan Watts THEFT UNDER $5000 THU OCT floor of the Nichols Centre was A Bricker resident was observed operational by the start of the next announced his intention to bring 11/01 - FRI OCT 19/01 found smashed. kicking and damaging one of the fall term. more information about the OSAP The Coca-Cola representative lamp standards at the rear of process to Laurier students, citing reported that person(s) unknown PUBLIC MISCHIEF 2220 HRS Bricker Residence. The matter will Aramark representatives visit the large percentage of students broke into two vending machines THU OCT 18/01 be forwarded to the Judicial again who rely on it and the general lack at the Science Bldg. An undeter- Person(s) unknown activated an Affairs Council. of understanding about the mined amount of coin was emergency call box at Laurier Representatives from Aramark, the process. He presented the possibil- company that is developing the ity of printing up a pamphlet or new food services building, visited brochure to inform students, and Laurier again last Friday looking for of bringing an expert on OSAP to student input. Despite increased the university to share her expert- efforts by the Board to create inter- ise. Watts also has plans for a est in the development of the new Concourse open forum. food services building, Aramark representatives were once again Other business greeted by an empty conference
room. The Board members and - Responding to a query from Cord staff present heard an outline Board member Myles Wilson about of the menu options that are being the Harvey's restaurant policy on considered by the company. The re-filling pop, Dave Prang clarified representatives stressed that the that patrons were allowed to refill approach to food they would like the pop containers they were given SECURITY to follow in the new food services at that visit, and that Harvey's will place more emphasis on fresh- employees had been instructed to WLU ness and choice. Plans for the look out for anyone abusing the OF building alterations were also avail- system.
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Silence Equals Consent The issues of freedom of speech, its lim- quo than take a stand on an issue. cific liberal agendas should not take itations and the continuing presence of However, this is not to say certain causes precedence over debating the legitimacy The tie that binds since 1.926 -- apathy on this campus have been very are not worth pursuing. But the presen- of those whose only purpose it is to fur A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication prevalent in recent weeks. It seems the rations some choose to use to advance ther illegitimate causes. For example, in Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre status quo has been pushed more than their causes can often be ridiculous. an incident last summer, a man was beat 75 University Avenue West, ever at Laurier, especially during these During the last few months at en up while walking in a park late at Lauri1 Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 strange times. Some may refer to this Laurier, having a different point of view night. This man chose to focus on the past (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 problem as political correctness, but to from that of the majority has proven to fact that he is homosexual as an explana Fax: (519) 883-0873 understand this issue clearly, one must be worthy of scorn from those obsessed tion of why he was attacked. However, Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 not resort to labeling. Since so few at this park is quite widely known as a www.wlusp.com Laurier are willing to speak out against rough area in which many violent inci- e-mail: [email protected] anything, it is assumed that things will Some of the most dents occur and roaming it late at night I can only show you the door. progress in the direction they always questionable is asking for trouble. Sure enough. many You're the one wlio has to walk have. For the powers that be. silence displays are allowed within the gay community used this inci- through it. equals consent. Therefore, some of the to continue simply dent as a rallying point to push their own Morpheus, The Matrix most questionable displays are allowed because there is agenda. But does it not make more sense Editorial Staff to continue simply because there is never debate or to address the unsafe nature of this park Still Buzzing MATTHEW CADE never debate or opposition to them. rather than try to convince thugs to be The Egyptian Magicians JENNIFER MARTIN For example, imagine a female opposition to them. more sensitive to the plight of homosex- DILLON MOORE Laurier student walking into the uals? Doing the latter gets us nowhere Always Buzzing AMY WRIGHT Concourse one day to discover a series with pushing their agenda on everyone. and leaves us arguing about useless facts Started Drinking At Six LYNNETTE VISAYA oft-shirts hanging from the rafters blam- What we have actually discovered at while more people are beaten up every AMANDA fiTZPATRICK ing all women for the actions of a few. Laurier in the past few months is ques- night. Too Hungover To Drink Today WILBUR McLEAN How would this woman feel, knowing tioning Israel makes you an anti-Semite, Refusing to speak out against some MARIANA HRKAC that she had nothing to do with the questioning any feminist campaign thing incorrect only results in the even Sobering Up JOHN CARLAW actions of those few, but is led to believe makes you a woman-hater and standing tual acceptance of false beliefs. Don't be Wishes She Was Buzzing TANNIS fENTON that by being female, she has somehow up to voice your opinion makes you so sure what you're being presented Losing His Buzz K SQUARED contributed to the problem? By this annoying and crazy. with is necessarily the truth. Not every- Buzzness CHRIS JACOBSON logic, all Muslims should be responsible Disagreeing with a point of view does thing is black and white. Wake up. Hie Nocens lntus MANEESH SEHOEV for the recent attacks on America, a not make you anti-anything, it means notion most understand to be absolutely you are able to think critically and work MANEESH SEHDEV Cord Staff ludicrous. towards a better, more equitable solu- PRODUCTION MANAGER Classified Coordinator MICHELLE McCuLLOCH However, this blatant non sequitur is tion. The practice of labeling is responsi On-Line Editor DAVID fiELD never called into question. Society con- ble for preventing certain points of view Production Assistants NICK THE THIEF SOLOWSKI tinues to applaud completely irrational from appearing in public debate forums, RAYMOND SuN KIT ON CAWOL causes rather than question the legitima- a practice that is entirely contrary to the ANNA GUNNY MICHAEL JON KAISER cy of these causes. Why is this? Because true purpose of a university. DAN HEILBRUNN it is much easier to stay with the status Appeasing various groups with spe- Copy Editors DAVID PEER CHRIS CLEMENS DEBRA SIEMENS MICHAEL MILLARD HEIDI SUNDWALL DIANNE TENNEN l E T T E R S The Ultimate Buzz WAYNE "CASH" MONEY MEN TIGHTS Andrea Bailey's article about the kick-off 10:30- 1:00 in the Paul Martin Centre, IN of the BACCHUS alcohol awareness there is going to be an opportunity for Student Publications Staff week featured students as mature adults students to address their concerns to a Cord Photo Manager LAURA RocHACEWICH Let's create a vision. Cue the make-out who promote responsible drinking and panel. I have the great opportunity to sit Keystone Editors-In-Chief LYNETTE CLARKE music. Legs split. Breasts heaving. responsible actions. on this panel and listen to what you have LAURA JARDINE SANDRA MACKENZIE Backsides bending. Girl on girl action. From a different perspective, Rick to say. It's impressive to see that the Keystone Photo Manager MARTIN KuEBLER Tight sweaters ... oh mama. Sounds like Currah, a resident of Waterloo, wrote a whole event is student driven. Our IT Manager MACIEK MAKARSKI the makings of a damn fine porno letter to the editor complaining about Students ' Union has worked hard to Advertising Manager ANGELA fOSTER movie. Now let's add a guy in short the theft and property damage caused organize this event and they have Ad Production Manager DARA HAKIMZADEH shorts. What the hell? Get out of my fan by students during September. Currah worked together. I'm excited to be part Ad Production Assistants ELISABETH OuviERA tasy! noted that there is an immediate of such an innovative event. Please come NEW HANDA JENNIFER SUMMERFIELD My rant for today deals with the increase in mischief within his neigh and be part of the process. CAROL YANG male sex invading one of society's few bourhood once the students return Public Relations Coordinators TRISHA MERZ female-dominated activities. No, not the from the summer break. Kiran Kharaud AMI SHAH JESSICA REID porn industry ... cheerleading, of course! I am very proud to tell people that I Human Resources Coordinator ANIK MERCHEA Should the hairier half of society be am a.Laurierstudent because l truly given the right to frolic with God's most RELIGIOUS DISPLAYS believe that we have a great reputation Administration gorgeous creation like a barrel of mon President CHRISWURTLELLIS with the K~W Community. keys? The male cheerleader. For many An interestipg point was raiSed in the Crackhead Junkie EDWARD ScHALL Unfortunately, we students are.faced people, these words create a vision of a letter section of last week's Cord regard Board of Directors BEN MARTIN by many negative stereotypes in our man dressed in a woman's uniform, ing the still erected cross over at St. HEATHER McfARLANE NICOLE KOZICKI community. This belief exists despite Michael Campus. In that letter, Joe AMANDA BAUMANN GARY KENNING chirping rhymes and waving batons. It's our hard work, commitment to charity, questioned the nature of our campus, c0 n t r i b u t 0 r s the prototype of a threat to masculinity. and our willingness to volunteer. specifically our position as a non-parti Sean Geobey, Terri Ramsawack, f3yron Pascoe, Adam When you get right down to it, male It becomes very difficult to combat Gonsalve~ Derek lwanu~ Craig Reaney, Kirill Bondarevs~, cheerleaders add no high-driven interest san institution. I'd like to address anoth· these negative stereotypes when our er,tnore prominent display ofrehgious ~~r~~kf~r~~1°tei~i:,est~f~~~~r~~~~R~i~t~h~~~~·s1u~~ to a good game ofJootball. What is it peersreinforce them through irresp(m Reed, ~Y.an Robertson, Noah Deszca, Melissa Allen that drives these male cheerleaders eXhibitionism that occurred last week, sible actions. Andrew "Stewart, Joshua Curl, Paul Thomas, Chris Scriven, towards a life of feminized contortion- the Laurier Christian Fellowship's Thomas Thompson, Dave Matthews, Wu-Tang Clan, Anna Please take the BACCHUS message and myself for having everyone over to OL!r liouse, Bjork ism? Perhaps it's like.any professional ''Church in the Concourse." to heart - have fun, be responsible on for be1ng so cut~, Bob Marl~y, 32~ for being so ... qwr.ky, athlete· competition and love of the I applaud LCF in their efforts as a Sco~ fOr showmg me h1s mpple nngs, Maneesh for finish- the way home from the bar, and help ing his editoria~am. I love eve~one. -AmAN xo game. Should it be left to their bigger- Campus Club, and their members who prove to our neighbours that we stu EXTRA SPECIAL KS TO MACIEK F OM MAlT D MANEESH bosomed well-shaven counterparts"~ I'll seem to be disproportionately active as LETTERS POLICY: ' . . . . dents are a positive part of this commu volunteers in both the Laurier commu • All/etters must be signed and submitled with the author's name, student identification let yoU be the Judge of.that. nity. number, and telephone number. nity and the Kitchener-Waterloo commu • At/letters will be printed with the author's name. LettetS can be printed withoul the Ben Durrer author's name with pennission from the EIC. Bruce Viron nity as a whole. However, their deciSion • The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. 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Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per tenn tor address- Chronicle included two articles on the about .. the.growth problem on this cam es within Canada. The Con/ is printed by Haminon Web Printing. All commentary is , f . , stricllytheopinionolthewriteranddoesnolnecessari/yreffectthatottheConlstaff, the tOpiCS 0 Alcohol and Launer students. pus. On Thursday November 6th from Continued on next page ... editorial boarrl, or WW Student Publications. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 opinion 7 LETTERS Nobody should question the weeks after the event, I am writ- improvement is what we need to ...Continued from last page Reflections ering four times, each time being right of LCF to hold Campus Club ing in regards to Professor Eglin strive for. I hope you're happier status and as such to utilize the speaking out against the US led now than you were subjected to public displays of After six months as Executive Vice 6.1 months resources available to them at attacks against Afghanistan. ago. If you're not, e-mail me and faith, as I'm sure countless others President of University Affairs, I Laurier. More importantly though, Although I do not agree whole- I'll work to remedy your com- had to endure while making their have one thing to say. Students is that nobody should challenge heartedly with every aspect of Dr. plaint. way to night class. This flies in united will never be defeated. It is the right of each individual Eglin's discussion, I truly admire Wellhauser the face of Laurier's position as a true, united we stand, divided we Dave Laurier student to walk to class, his dedication and commitment to non-partisan institution, and cre- fall. Constant and never-ending ates an environment where stu- free from religious celebrations the cause. It is not often that you dents are unable to avoid a reli- being conducted in their path. find someone who believes in a After gion to whose teachings they may drafting this letter, it cause so greatly that s/he will Size does matter not choose to adhere. came to my attention that the stand and speak to an audience gathering was held in the for hours on end. I consider Terri Ramsawack Further, the students utilizing son returned she answered, "They Concourse due to the BSA's bach- myself lucky to have Dr. Eglin as a the Torque Room as a study area do come in that size, but we do elor auction in the Turret. professor because his passion is were forced to read over the not carry them in that size." I was sounds of live However, I still stand in opposi- also exhibited in his lectures. amplified music not sure what to think. Was she and testimonials. the middle tion to both the public location I hope the next time the opportu- In being honest or was she implying of what many are and timing of the event. nity arises for you to speak up for students that I should take my business something you believe in, you will terming their "hell week" elsewhere? Gavin Graham seize that opportunity. (midterms and assignments are What was even more disgust- due), of few one Laurier's study Eglin ing is the fact that my smaller was rendered for Rocks Jessica Metzger areas useless I realized this week after a trip to roommates probably would not to those who wished read in rela- our local shopping mall that I am have found much either. I was tive and Although this letter comes two peace quiet. not a welcome visitor to most of looking at some of these clothes the stores. Not because of my sex and realized that the girls who fit new or my race, but because of my gen- these clothes either don't have A philosophy eral appearance. any hips (good luck having kids), Napoleon Bonaparte once said, Sean Geobey But doing so while starting heroin- This week was the fall sidewalk "There is a fine line between the fuelled crusades against all your sale. So I headed off in hopes of sublime and the ridiculous." neighbours is definitely a wacky finding some great deals and good Is being an Napoleon was a pretty bright guy. move. buys, but all I found were sizes Ruthless, bloodthirsty, megaloma- Then let's say they decide to extra-small, small or eight. Now, I average-sized girl niacal, but bright nonetheless, so I go around and ruthlessly attack have no problem admitting that I not fashionable bet he knew what he was talking anyone who goes so far as to have am not a size eight or a small, but at all? about in this case. photographs or drawings of peo- I didn't realize that I wasn't even a That being said, I strive ple. Moreover, what if they did size in some of these stores. towards the sublime whenever I that and then, a few years later, There were a lot of great deals for or are as flat as a pancake. Now I can. However, like most people I this group took their name from a gave out huge posters of an inter- those who are lucky enough to be don't want you to think that I am have only the foggiest notion of word meaning "student", and then national terrorist to anyone who petite, but for those of us who jealous of these girls, because I what the word "sublime" means, proceeded to annihilate everyone would take them. Man is that ever slightly more curvaceous, all we realize that I am who I am, and and have not the will to check a in their country capable of passing some zany stuff. were offered were socks and jew- cannot be them because it is not dictionary and find out. a high school literacy test. Pretty Now, you might think that I am elry. in my nature. On the other hand, we all crazy, huh? Or what if they decided using this column to criticize some It is very disappointing to find Don't get me wrong though, understand the ridiculous. foreign government I do not par- out that in some stores, my size there are a few stores that do actu- Consequently, I say go hard for the ticularly like. You might even say doesn't exist. Are they trying to ally carry normal sizes, and that ridiculous. Once you hit a stop, my attempts at doing so are about say that they don't want my size in are more than willing to help you turn right and BOOM. Sublime- Consequently, I as subtle as a volcano. Perish the there? Is it because they think find clothes that flatter you. But ville. While I cannot be certain say go hard for thought. I am but an entertainer, that I won't look good in their these stores are as hard to find as about my ever hitting the sublime, the ridiculous. and a relatively poor one at that. I clothes? Is being an average sized a needle in a haystack. Needless I must say that I have apparently mean, come on, I just used girl not fashionable at all? I went to say, I came home with one shirt hit ridiculous often enough. Napoleon as an intro for a mean- into one particular store and and a bunch of hair accessories. At Following this philosophy, I have dering diatribe about fundamental- asked if they had a pair of jeans least I got to buy something. to give some degree of respect to to destroy the two largest statues ism. that I liked. When the sales per- any organization that follows my representing one of the world's However you look at it, I am "ridiculous-sublime" philosophy. oldest religions, while all the lead- just here to add a bit of levity to
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Pail Thomas reach its current state of efficiency. several occasions. Since the UN was created 56 When Kofi Annan became Despite its problems and failures, years ago, and the Cold War ended Secretary General in 1997, the UN the United Nation's reputation as a ten years ago, why is the UN only was the target of almost unending forum for global peace received a receiving the peace prize now? criticism and was owed more than strong boost last week when the The United Nations was offi- 13 billion by countries world-wide. organisation and its Secretary- cially founded in 1945 at the end of Since then he has transformed the General, Kofi Annan, were jointly World War II in "order to save suc- organisation with his "quiet revolu- awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace ceeding generations from the tion" which has greatly improved prize. scourge of war." The UN took the the UN's efficiency. The Prize, which was divided place of the League of Nations, Today, the UN's operating equally between Mr. Annan and the which was established at the end of budget, specialised agencies United Nations itself, is the first World War I but failed to prevent excluded, has been reduced to received by the entire UN system World War 11. about US$2.5 billion bi-annually. (previous awards have been given It was hoped that the UN's two (By comparison, Nortel Networks to specific UN agencies, like main principles - that all states lost US$ 3.5 billion in the third UNICEF), and the second received were sovereign equals and that no quarter alone). by a Secretary-General. state could interfere in the affairs Its workforce has also been
In announcing the award, the of another - would allow the UN to reduced to 8,700 from a high of Nobel Committee stated that the become a universal forum where more than 12,000 in 1984, while "end of the cold war has at last states could gather for the peaceful several of its secretariat bodies made it possible for the U.N. to resolution of their disputes. have been consolidated for greater perform more fully the part it was But the ideal of the UN as the efficiency. originally intend- protector of Even the United States has ed to play. Today r i global peace was been impressed with the extent of the organisation When the Cold quickly disrupted Annan's reforms. In 1999 Congress is at the forefront War ended in by the start of the PHOTO agreed to pay $1 billion of its back of efforts to 1989, the United Cold War in the FILE dues, albeit on the condition that achieve peace late 19405. Kofi Annan and the UN won the Nobel Peace prize earlier this month the US share of annual funding be and security in Nations once again The conflict reduced from 25% to 22%. the world, and of became a centre between the Unfortunately, each of these became increasingly active Despite its recent progress, the the international for global politics United States and new members wanted their citi- throughout the globe, launching UN still has many problems to mobilisation the Soviet Union zens to be represented within the more peacekeeping missions in overcome including several deep aimed at meeting and international carried over into UN's structure and staff, leading to the period between 1991 and 1993 divisions amongst its members. the world's eco- cooperation. the Security a significant, unneeded increase in than it had in the previous two This was dramatically illustrated in nomic, social and Council, where the UN's bureaucracy and budget. decades. September at the World environmental both countries Combined with the Cold War However, this optimism soon Conference Against Racism (the challenges." had the power to veto any pro- conflict, this increase in staff and turned to despair and disgust with United States and Israel walked out The Committee also praised posed activity. As a result, few con- budget produced a United Nations the horrific failures of peacekeep- of the conference after Islamic Kofi Annan for his life long devo- crete actions were taken during that was large, inefficient, and gen- ing operations in Somalia, Rwanda, states attempted to have Zionism tion to the UN. They stated that the first 45 years of the organisa- erally ineffective. To make matters and the former Yugoslavia. UN identified as a racist philosophy). "he has been pre-eminent in bring- tion, except for those that were worse, many less developed states troops were simply unable,to stop But despite these problems, there ing new life to the organisation." non-threatening to either side (the began to see the organisation as a the conflicts and protect civilian is now optimism that the UN may Under.Mr. Annan's leadership notable exception being UN autho- tool of US imperialism, while the lives. 800,000 people were massa- finally be able to play the role for the UN has become far more active risation of the Korean War, which US began to believe that it was pay- cred in Rwanda alone as UN forces which it was intended. in conflicts throughout the world, was achieved during a Soviet boy- ing too large a share of the costs. failed to intervene. In its closing remarks, the and has taken a lead role in tack- cott of the Security Council). When the Cold War ended in Following these failed mis- Nobel Committee stated its belief ling several major issues, such as During the same period, the 1989, the United Nations once sions, many countries again lost "that the only negotiable route to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. process of decolonization greatly again became a centre for global faith in the UN as a global peace- global peace and co-operation What the Nobel Committee increased the number of states in politics and international coopera- maker. Several states, including the goes by way of the United failed to mention, however, is the the world, causing the number of tion. Encouraged by the success of US, began to fall behind on their Nations." Whether or not the UN painstaking process of reform that UN members to rise from 51 in the UN mandate in the Gulf War payments, causing financial crises can live up to this expectation the UN has undergone in order to 1945 to 189 today. (1990-91), the organisation that crippled the organisation on remains to be seen. World Watch Northern Ireland China Israel Mexico The Ulster Unionist party, the largest protes- Leaders of twenty-one Pacific Rim countries Ten people were killed on the weekend Prominent Mexican human rights lawyer tant party in Nothern Ireland has resigned met in Shanghai last weekend for the APEC during Israel's incursions into the outskirts Digna Ochoa was found murdered last from that Nation's unity government. Leader Summit. of six towns in the West Bank. The Israeli Friday. Ochoa had defended both anti-log- of the Ulster Unionists David Trimble indi- The focus of the summit quickly turned assault, the largest since the Peace Accord in ging activists and guerilla sympathizers who cated that this was in response to the fact away from its usual discussion of global eco- 1994, was in response to the assassination of had been jailed for supporting Zapatistas in that the IRA has not disarmed as they had nomic development to the Sept 11th terror- Israeli cabinet minister Rehavam Zeebi last Chiapas. agreed to in a 1998 peace accord. ist attacks on the US. Bush urged Asian- Wednesday. Ochoa had been receiving death threats The Unionists hope that this move will Pacific leaders "to save the civilized world" Palestinian authorities have arrested since 1995. A note found with her body indi- force Britain to shelve the eighteen- month and join the "war on terrorism." The summit twenty members of the militant group that is cated that if the work of her Human Rights coalition between Protestant and Catholic condemned the September 1J attacks as an responsible, but have refused to extradite Center continues others may suffer the political parties, which included the militant assault against humanity. them. same fate. Daniel Wilkinson, a researcher for Sinn Fein. Malaysian and Indonesian leaders stated Israel states the purpose of the assault Human Rights Watch in New York, criticized Britain's Northern Ireland Sectary John their objections to the American bombing in was to protect itself from further attacks and the Mexican Authorities for failing to investi- Reid had delayed taking any action to Afghanistan. China and Russia have sup- has maintained its position despite interna- gate the death threats and for creating an resume direct rule in hopes that the IRA will ported the US but wish to see a quick end to tional opposition. environment where such extremitism is tac- begin a process of disarming this week. the bombing campaign, jean Chretien met itly permitted. with Mexican President Vincente Fox to dis- cuss the possibility of harmonizing North Compiled by Thomas Thompson American security policies.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 international 9 Opportunities abroad: sequel or prequel?
Chris Scriven Coach 2 Coach, which is a program of sport selves and their communities, and to collab- and play for children in refugee camps and orate in fundraising and other planning for What follows is the second half of the Cord's villages and that trains local community the trip. In May, they travel to a developing attempt to inform students of some promi- members to deliver these programs. country for one month and work alongside nent volunteer and work opportunities Each position in Olympic Aid lasts people and organizations there, assisting in abroad. Take advantage of one of these or between 6 months to one year, and there are Global Youth Network sustainable development projects and expe- search for others; there are more programs multiple departure dates. The program's Global Youth Network is a non-profit riencing life in the Global South. out there geared to university students and current focus is on African countries, but in organization based out of Youth With a In the past, they have sent teams to young people than you might expect. .. the near future Olympic Aid hopes to be Mission Kitchener. It was founded locally in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Costa established in Latin America as well. 1995. Rica, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Nicaragua, All costs are covered by Olympic Aid, The main component of Global Youth and Macedonia. Each year a different loca- which includes transportation to and within Network is their university program, which tion is chosen for each participating school, the host country, room and board, insur- runs each year in various post-secondary and students who join the team study their ance, sporting equipment and educational institutions across Canada, including the destination country in preparation for their material. Olympic Aid also provides training University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier trip. for each of the participants before arrival to University, the University of Guelph, The teams are led by students who have Canadian University Services Overseas the host country. Applications and further McMaster University, the University of previous experience with the program. New CUSO is a Canadian organization that infomation are available online at British Columbia, the University of students who join a team are encouraged to works with "people striving for freedom, www.olympicaid.org. Manitoba, Brock University, and Conestoga help our program continue by volunteering gender and racial equality, self-determina- College. as an intern leader and assisting in organiz- tion and cultural survival." CUSO accom- The program provides students with the ing a team the following year. plishes this by sharing information, human opportunity to join a team at their school in Those interested in more information and material resources and promoting poli- the fall which will meet throughout the year can contact Laura Haylock, a past participant cies for developing global sustainability. to participate in global education of them- and WLU student at [email protected] . Positions at CUSO vary; one that might be of interest is that of a Cooperant.
Cooperants undertake diverse assignments JET - Japanese Exchange Teaching with overseas partner organizations and are The Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) The Cord's involved in such programs as building and program seeks to enhance internationaliza- International Notices supporting co-operative housing, literacy tion in Japan, by promoting mutual under- programs and human rights work. standing between Japan and other nations. 1) The Waterloo Public Interest Group (WPIRG) will be hosting a free Teach-in On Racism Cooperant positions are located in a variety Participants serve in local government and War at the University of Waterloo this Friday evening, October 26th and also on of areas including Belize, Benin, Burkina organizations and in public, private, junior Saturday the 27th. Friday's events will include a forum and a lecture by Senator Douglas Faso, Ghana, Jamaica, Mozambique, Peru, or senior high schools. As of 2001, JET had Roche at 7:30 p.m. entitled "Bread Not Bombs." Saturday's events include a peace ceremo- Solomon Islands, South Africa and Vanuatu. 6,190 participants from 39 countries in two ny, another forum and a panel on "Terror, Justice and War." Admission to the sessions is These positions usually last for 2 years, but programs: Coordinator for International free, and community members are encouraged to attend. Full details are available at there is some flexibility. Relations and Assistant Language Teacher. www.wpirg.org/teachin. Upon acceptance into the program, The Coordinator for International CUSO pays some costs such as airfare, hous- Relations assists in projects related to inter- 2) The Global Studies Club speaker series continues next week, as Ezat Mossallanejad, a ing, a monthly allowance, end of service pay- national activities as well as working as an representative from the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, will examine "Torture at the ment and insurance. In addition, CUSO assistant in language instruction. An Threshold of the New Millennium." The gathering will be in the Grad Pub Tuesday, October offers four weeks of vacation during the con- Assistant Language Teacher aids in classes 30th at 4:00 p.m.. the standard time and place. tract period. taught by Japanese foreign language teach- Application and deadline dates are avail- ers in junior and senior high schools. These 3) The Laurier World University Service of Canada (WUSC) branch is recruiting new mem- able to the public on CUSO's webpage at positions require that the participant be a bers for its local committee. WUSC is a charitable, non-profit organization that sends www.cuso.org. Check soon, because many of Canadian citizen, have a bachelor's degree Canadian volunteers oversees, sponsors student refugees, provides development educa- the application dates are fast approaching. as of July 27, 2002 and have a functional tion, implements CIDA development programs overseas and manages scholarship pro- command of Japanese. grams. More information is available by visiting
This new Internet publication at WLU Student Publications is seeking to hire a variety of volunteers to plan and ere- ate their section. All content will be published on ClubLaurier.ca. For more information on these positions or to apply visit the Student Publications office on the 3rd Floor of the FNCC (behind the big screen TV), http://www.clublaurier.ca, e-mail [email protected], or phone 884-0710 extension 3564.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 10 feature Everywhere is war
Athreathistoryof internationalof the not-so-newterrorism
Kristin Tracy With the death count reaching nearly 6,000, the western world was thrust into is an easy feat to keep a safe dis- a dizzying state of shock, disbelief, fear tance from any unfavourable news or and confusion, and was entirely unpre- Itevents occurring across the sea. It is pared to deal with terrorism on such a the simplest thing to browse a newspa- large scale. per heading and utter a remark such as, There are many different defini- "horrible" or "what an atrocity!" and tions of what terrorism is, but most cor- then turn away and continue on as relate to the Federal Bureau of usual without much further contempla- Investigations, which defines terrorism tion. We live on a rel- t~ ~r as 'the unlawful use atively safe continent of force or violence where war, strife and It is when the against persons or severe poverty are violence and the property to intimi- foreign issues, which atrocities traverse the date or coerce a do not often grace government, the our conversations or sea and hit home civilian population, our daily lives. that we begin to or any segment Consequently, really see the thereof, in further- we can remove our- ance of political or selves emotionally implications of that social objectives.' and psychologically According to o which we have & from the fear and the Terrorism ignored. £ pain produced by Research Center, these distant threats. international terror- LL. It is when the violence and the atroci- ism refers to acts committed on an A Pakistani protester demonstrates against American attacks on Afghanistan. ties traverse the sea and hit home that international scope, which is not con- we begin to really see the implications trolled by any government. focused around anti-American senti- changed direction and definition over of that which we have ignored. The attacks on September 11th fall ments. In 1996, about one-fourth of the the years. Various terrorist groups such September 11th, 2001 will forever into this category, which is not surpris- terrorist attacks worldwide were anti- as the well-known Irish Republican remain a memorable date in the minds ing, as international terrorism is quickly American. These international terrorist Army (IRA) have been around for of us all. The attack on the World Trade becoming the most dominant form of groups are becoming less dependent on decades. The IRA was formed in 1969 as Center, the Pentagon and the hijacking terrorism around the world. Domestic- state sponsorship and are instead form- a covert wing of Sinn Fein, a legal polit- of four American airplanes by terrorists and state-sponsored terrorism is ing loose, transnational affiliations ical movement set on removing the was something North America was nei- becoming less and less of an issue as based on religious or ideological sym- British from Northern Ireland and unify- ther prepared to see nor to experience. international terrorism has gained sig- bolism and a common hatred of the ing Ireland. This group has Marxist As the twin towers toppled, so did nificant ground. United States. The result is that terrorist undertones and is organized into small- our wall of protection we had so care- Concentration of international ter- attacks are more difficult to detect and er sections under the leadership of the fully built to filter out haunting realities. rorist attacks in the last ten years has prevent. Army Council. On February 26th, 1993, a first for the IRA extends to sev- attempt was made to bomb the World eral hundred fighters and thou- Trade Center. This explosion left a Supportsands of supporters among the 30x30m opening in the underground local and international Irish Catholic parking garage and filled the entire populations. north tower with smoke. The bombing The IRA uses bombings, assassina- left six people dead and a thousand tions, kidnappings, extortion and rob- injured. This was horrible but miniscule beries to exercise their claimed authori- in comparison to the September 11th ty Before the IRA declared a cease-fire attacks that destroyed both towers in 1994, their main targets were British entirely. The bombing in 1993 was con- Government officials, British military in sidered an international terrorist attack Northern Ireland, and Northern Irish because most of the suspects arrested Loyalist paramilitary groups. After were foreign nationals. breaking the cease-fire in 1996, the Some of these suspects were also IRA's attacks included bombing cam- closely connected to others who were paigns against train and subway stations arrested in July of 1993 for planning to and shopping areas in Britain, as well as blow up selected targets in New York a British military facility in Europe. City, including the United Nations build- These bombing campaigns have ing and the Holland and Lincoln forced Britain to remove any public Tunnels. Upon reflection, the events of garbage disposals from city streets, as 1993, foreshadowed the horrible these are common places for bombs to events of September 11th. be planted. Such a large terrorist organ- Perhaps the past should be the first ization, which carries out so many small place to look when anticipating and attacks, also carries with itself a large PHOTO attempting to protect ourselves against budget that is funded by sympathizers FILE the threat of further terrorism. in the United States and members from Terrorism is not a new concept but another large terrorist facing the nigh! and the desert sunset in Oman on organization British soldiers make plans rather an which October 23, 2001. ancient one, has called the Palestine Liberation WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 feature 11 zations or fundamentalist several weeks, filtered fear into groups can gain access to these the minds of people world- powerful chemical or biological wide. September 11th pulled substances and use them to us out of our safe environ- further promote their goals. ments and forced us to see Iran is said to have several what has been developing for thousand tons of chemical years. Though September agents. In a recent report, the llth's* attacks were unparal- CIA declared Iran is believed to leled on the scale of previous have stockpiles of such chemi- attacks over the past century, cals as nerve and blister agents, the threat of terrorism is not a cyanide, phosgene and mus- new issue. Groups have been tard gases. using violence for years as a Aum Supreme Truth, demonstration of their groups' which is also known as Aum, is goals and beliefs. a Japanese cult established in Terrorist groups aim to get 1987, which aims to take over attention and garner support Japan and then the world.. Aum for their cause through vio- was approved as a religious lence. They attempt to coerce entity in 1989 under Japanese with an iron fist instead of law and ran candidates in using legitimate protest or PHOTO Japanese parliament elections through other acceptable polit- in 1990. The cult began declar- ical forums. We must listen to FILE ing the end of the world would them, not to support them, but Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams speaks to the press in West Belfast, Northern Ireland about be efforts to rescue the peace process, October 22nd. 2001. spurred by the United States to understand what drives their starting WWIII with Japan. vicious activities and exploits Organization (PLO). 1959 with the aim of establish- out the world. The Japanese Government so that we may stop the unnec- The PLO was created in ing an independent mother- Chemical or biological ter- revoked its recognition of Aum essary violence at the root 1964 to speak for Palestinians land based on Marxist ideas in rorist threats are the most dan- as a religious group in 1995, cause. We must not support everywhere. Palestine has the northern Spanish gerous of all. They offer a much but in 1997 decided not to the achievement of their aims always been a nation, but lacks provinces and southwestern more encompassing danger to invoke a law against the group, through violence but rather a physical geographic state and French provinces. larger populations than a sim- which would have declared it band together so we may cre- so the PLO was created in Bombings and assassina- ply focused bombing. outlawed. A new leader took ate international standards order to be a voice for the tions of Spanish government Furthermore, they are hard to control of Aum in 2000 and has against the anger and violence Palestinian nation. This large officials, especially security and stop once the chemicals or since changed the name to promoted by these misguided group was created with good military forces and politicians viruses have spread. The Aleph, while claiming they have groups. intentions, but soon split up newly rejected the violent and As globalization bridges into small groups to pursue apocalyptic teachings of its gaps between countries their own Palestinian goals. Before the DRA declared a founders. around the world, it becomes Some of these smaller groups in their On March 20th, 1995, Aum glaringly obvious that any wanted to unite the Arab world cease-fire 1994, members simultaneously event, whatever its size, can even if it meant overthrowing main targets were British released the chemical nerve affect the entire world. We are existing regimes. The largest government officials and agent sarin on several Tokyo not immune. Our close bond groups attracted by supporters military in Ireland subway trains. Twelve people with other countries may be attacking Israel directly Northern were killed and up to 6,000 our only possible hope in pre- through small-scale terrorist and Northern Irish Loyalist people were injured. Other venting further violence assaults. paramilitary groups. Aum attacks in 1994 include against property and innocent One of the largest and the use of mysterious chemical people. well-known groups of the PLO agents and attempts to use bio- Above all, the scope of ter- is called x\bu Nidal logical agents, which have all rorism is much too far-reaching Organization (ANO), which is and judicial figures, have been United States Defense been unsuccessful. and encompassing for any one led by Sabri Al-Banna. The the ETAs primary forms of vio- Intelligence Agency said there There are approximately country to combat on its own ANO split from the PLO in 1974 lence. ETA members have also is a proliferation of interest in 1,500 to 2,000 known members without the co-operation of and created an internal body been trained in the past in biological weapons in the Third of Aum, which appears to be in world nations. consisting of political, military Libya and Lebanon. All of these World. decline since the Tokyo subway Each of us bears the and financial committees. attacks have been financed This is a concern since attacks when membership was responsibility to care for the Strikes have been made by the through kidnappings, robbery countries that do not even thought to be about 9,000 in other in our actions each day ANO in over 20 countries and extortion and have taken have working governments or Japan, and over 40,000 world- and to treat others fairly and around the world including the more than 800 lives since the security controls and who are wide. well, for that is where nation- United States, the United ETA started lethal activities in influenced by terrorist organi- Terrorism has, in the last hood starts. Kingdom, France, Israel and the 1960'5. various Arab countries. The recently, the ETA Rome and Vienna Airports broke its cease-fire in were attacked by ANO in More1999 with the begin- December of 1985, as well as a ning of an assassination and synagogue in Istanbul in 1986 bombing campaign that has and a day-excursion ship in taken 23 lives and injured 50 Greece in 1988. persons as of the end of 2000. The ANO is also suspected Well-supported and strong, of assassinating the PLO deputy some ETA members have chief and security chief in 1991. received shelter in Cuba and Support includes a few hun- South America. Furthermore, dred people, mostly positioned there appears to be ties in Iraq, plus overseas support. between the IRA and the ETA Aside from the extensive struc- through the groups' legal polit- tural damage the ANO has ical entities. caused, almost 900 persons Although the majority of have been injured or killed. terrorist attacks include assas- Many terrorist organiza- sinations, bombings and kid- tions have been formed in an nappings, there remains a seri- attempt to establish homelands ous threat of the most insidi- or regions for a certain nation. ous and dangerous kind. Much Such is the cause of the Basque of the world has not yet seen Fatherland and Liberty organi- the effects of a new kind of ter- PHOTO zation, otherwise known as rorist attack, but the idea is Euzkadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA). fresh on the minds of govern- FILE This was in ment security forces through- Nothem Alliance -oleiiers stand at the front line in Khorog,. Northern Afghanistan, October 23rd. group founded 2001.
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14 entertainment A Story on struggle Birdsell'sbook the latestMennonites.exploreshistoryimmigrantof Siobhan Bhagwat identify the Mennonite immigrants from the Soviet Union who came to Canada in the The Russlander is a sweeping saga that is 1920'5. In her novel Birdsell explores the both intimate and deeply moving, according lives of Mennonites who endured the to McClelland and Stewart Inc. It tells an inti- Russian Revolution and World War One. An mate, human story of friendship, betrayal, elderly Katherine (Katya) Vogt tells the story love, and loss. This is the type of novel in to a reporter. which the reader can easily be lost in the This novel deals with a subject that is world that has re-created the vivid descrip- extremely personal to Birdsell, whose moth- tions of people and emotions making it er is Russian Mennonite and whose father is impossible for the reader not to become French Canadian Catholic Cree. In this totally enthralled with the novel. novel, Birdsell looks at a life very similar to The author of this marvellous literary that of her mother's family. In fact, her work is Sandra Birdsell. Birdsell is an award mother was the original inspiration for Katya winning Canadian author. Her first novel, but as the character of Katya began to The Missing Child, won the W.H. evolve, she became a different person. Smith/Books in Canada First Novel Award. Katya's experiences are the result of a great Her second and third novels, The Chrome ROCACEWICH deal of research on Birdsell's part. Suite and The Two- Headed Calf, were short- Birdsell researched the lives of people listed for the Governor General's Award for LAURA who lived during that period of time in Sandra Birdsell discusses her latest book at the Paul Martin Centre Fiction. Birdsell is also the author of Nine order to make her characters believable to Travellers, Ladies of the House, and The of her first prizes in the literary world. first short story collection when she was her audience. She researched her novel by Town That Floated Away. The Russlander is It wasn't until after her two older chil- forty. So far she has published seven books travelling to the Ukraine, Poland, and places her seventh book. dren had finished school that Birdsell began since she first began writing professionally. where her family had inhabited. She also lis- "I've been writing all my life!" Birdsell to write professionally. She had entered a "I feel that that is quite an accomplish- tened to oral tapes, utilized archives, and exclaimed when asked how long she had non-fiction story, I'll Come on Sunday, in a ment," concluded Birdsell when speaking of immersed herself in the culture. been writing. She went on to explain that contest sponsored by Writer's Digest and her published books. She read from her lat- This novel is very rich in history and is "writing was a natural form of statement" for won it. First prize was a portable electronic est novel, The Russlander, on Monday an excellent blend of fiction and reality. The her. She kept diaries while growing up and typewriter. October 22nd in the Paul Martin Centre. effort that went into creating this book was as a young adult had many pen pals. In high At thirty-seven she began taking creative The Mennonite Historical Society of well worth it and it is a definite must read for school she entered a poetry contest spon- writing courses at university and began Canada explains on their website that the people who are interested in Mennonite his- sored by the school and won. This was one meeting other writers. She published her term Russlander was developed in Canada to tory or just want to enjoy a good book. Dancehall Superstar A man on a mission plified why he remains one of MelissaAllen Noah Deszca dancehall's undisputed kings. Unlike the deejay and emcee Kardinal Offishall, a street smart, Existing at one time as a multi- ensemble that is commonplace to and talented lyriscist/artist/pro- movie theatre, the Lyric nightclub most dancehall concerts, Beenie ducer has a vision. That vision is easily one of the largest live Man's stage was filled with the involves not only bringing hip hop music venues in Kitchener- presence of a full piece reggae back to its roots, but also taking Waterloo. Up until Beenie Man's band. Through creating complex this music genre to new heights. arrival on the evening of October musical breaks and solos, Beenie He is quoted as saying, "I want PHOTO 14th, promoters were expressing Man's rhythm section proved to change people's thought FILE serious concern over the estimated themselves as exceptional reggae processes and create an energy Kardinal Offishall: taking hip hop to the next level. turnout. Advanced ticket sales had ambassadors to Kitchener- that floods people's systems when Recording for Choclair's "Let's underground following when the not done as well as anticipated and Waterloo. they think of hip-hop. I want to Ride." This year, his single independent label The Beat it was uncertain how many people The set itself flowed seamlessly bring some meaning back to the "BaKardi Slang" received a Much Factory released RapEssentials Vol. would pass through the doors for from old school and dub-oriented music, but I also want to bring Music Video Award nomination for 1, which included the Kardinal the Sunday night event. dancehall into new sounding hip- back that energy and drive that Best Rap Video, alongside a nomi- track "Naughty Dread" - a success- The night's opening acts hop/raggae favourites, pleasing all inspires people." It is evident that nation for the People's Choice ful hybrid of hip hop, reggae and played to an audience that was Beenie Man fans, new and old he is one of the few 'commercial' award for Favourite Canadian dance hall. dwarfed by the massive venue. As alike. In an instance that can only hip hop artists today that consid- Artist. He also received a SOCAN On many of Kardinal's tracks the hours and acts passed, the fear be described as the highlight of the ers depth, going back to one's award for the single "Husslin". If it one can hear his Jamaican influ- of a Jamaican dancehall legend evening, the band broke into a roots and good vibes as essential isn't evident that Kardinal is ences, which can be credited to his performing to a relatively empty calypso jam and Beenie Man sang towards producing good hip hop. becoming one of Canada's fastest growing up a Jamaican-Canadian in house was quite possibly becom- an upbeat rendition of Mr. Vegas' This could very well be due to the rising musical talents, then the fact a city where the Caribbean com- ing a reality. classic reggae anthem "Wave." fact that he's a born and bred that he has recently worked with munity is close-knit. It is because Finally, at around 11:30pm, peo- Throughout the entire evening, Canadian, more specifically, a such artists as the Wu-Tang Clan on of these influences that Kardinal's ple started filing past the doors en Beenie Man had the audience Torontonian, where hip hop itself their track "Careful" and has co- work is so original and distinctly mass and proceeded to quickly fill dancing and flailing limbs into the is in its infant stages relative to its produced a track with Rah Digga Torontonian. the area directly in front of the air. His energetic performance US counterparts. on Mastermind's Volume 50: Street With the release of the first of stage. Within fifteen minutes, the raised the temperature inside the Jason Harrow (aka Kardinal Legal album should confirm it. his Firestarter series of albums Lyric had come to life and the air Lyric nightclub to sweat-inducing Offishall) began writing lyrics Before fulfilling his childhood entitled Quest for Fire, Vol. 1 this became filled with the anticipation levels. when he was just 10 years old and dream of signing with a major label year, the success of the first single of seeing a rare live performance Beenie Man deserves recogni- has spent 13 years showcasing his in August 2000, Kardinal formed "BaKardi Slang" and the popularity from a dancehall superstar: Beenie tion for his ability to bring emceeing talent. His audiences The Circle, a collection of aspiring of a second track, "On Wid the Man. Caribbean heat- waves to places as have included Nelson Mandela, hip hop artists including Toronto Show," it is evident that Kardinal The diverse audience (consist- distant from the West Indies as and he has performed with such residents Choclair, Jully Black, and his signature style, are here to ing of bandana-toting teenagers, Kitchener-Waterloo on freezing critically acclaimed artists as the Solitaire, Tara Chase and stay. well-groomed yuppies, and October nights. Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Gangstarr Saukrates. The Circle, led by This fablulous talent will be leather-clad females) didn't have to and The Roots. Kardinal, founded the production performing on Hallowe'en (that's wait long for the main event. Kardinal has already won 2 company called Silver House and October 31st) at the Bass-Ment in Beenie Man took the stage to an Juno Awards: Best Rap Recording the Girl (S.H. A.G.), who aided in Kitchener. eruption of applause and proceed- for The Rascalz's "Northern the production of Choclair's Ice ed to deliver a live set that exem- Touch," as well as Best Rap Cold album. Kardinal achieved an
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up the high-octane sound that Get, was -in a word- overproduced. these three Toronto-based musi- It strayed from what had made his cians produce, merely using the music so likeable: simplicity. So tools of drums, bass and key- when 'major label' expectations boards. were not met, he took some time
ear Through fusing sounds - in candy typical off 3 years, fact. In recording to turntable wizards, and with the his new album, Hayden got back to ideal rock sound evident in the doing what made 1995's The album continues to keep ly writes and produces his pieces. improvisational journeys plotted Everything I Long For one of the Gorky's traditional sound of most- Also, it's rather difficult to deny his by jam bands, the New Deal coin most successful indie albums in ly acoustic instruments and soft ability to carry a nice tune over his themselves as 'live progressive Canadian history — making music vocal harmonies. pretty face. His voice is always a breakbeat house'.. for the joy of making music rather The opening track "Where pleasure to hear, and I might sug- The tracks that appear on their than to satisfy the rattail-whities at Does Yer Go Now?" is an accom- gest that its a good choice for bed- Jive Electro self titled debut are Outpost. plished musical arrangement time tunes. made up of countless grooves that Enter Skyscraper National which took 8 years of revisional Most tracks carry a quicker the band intertwines within their Park and Hayden's triumphant work. Written in 1993, the band beat than those previously present- live shows. What we hear on the return to simplicity: personal perfected the song with their natu- ed in Babyface's albums. The beat, album is actually the band playing lyrics, sweet sounds, and collabora- ral harmonizing ability. Also, the coupled with the tale told in each live, without the help of tions with friends (not to mention eclectic sound of various strings song, resembles the ironclad mold sequencers or samplers. several appearances of his new The Tea Party instruments ranging from banjos of all contemporary R&B. It would The music, though, is like the falsetto voice). Hayden's songs The Interzone Mantras to violins and various keyboards be a nice change to see some vari- cover suggests, 'straight out of have a way of creating a rich tapes- creates a full, warm and layered ation in themes. Perhaps critics outer space'. In my opinion, it is a try in the mind of the listener. In The Interzone Mantras finds The sound. who find nothing but reason to mixture of the best music genres the song "Dynamite Walls," he Tea Party returning to slightly more On the other hand, "Dead- Aid" ridicule and belittle these artists' today: funk, jazz, and the never- takes the listener on a trip up experimental territory than their carries a less complicated effect by work, will find something of value ending peaks of house and trance. north, over music that is some- last release, Triptych, but only in spacing out the instrumental ele- in what they have to say. The instrinsic production of three times so "on" that it is numbing. limited ways. The band flirts with ment of the song. This helps the As the album goes... I'm so instruments creates a sound that is "Everyone's watching for animals experimentation but fails at doing soft vocals of Richard James stand sorry baby, I didn't mean for it to creatively their own. crossing through the part of the anything more than hinting at out despite its quaint audibility. happen. "Don't Take It So The high-energy funk of "Back glass that's defrosting/ The engine something more complex. Each Generic percussion (due to the Personal," it wasn't about you at to the Middle" sounds like some- blazes as the elevation raises, but attempt is only used in the four overdone snare, high-hat, bass a 11... I still "Wish U Was My Girl." "I thing out of Mecleski's playbook. the dynamite walls contain us." It is minute rock song format, without drum combo) does not create the Keep Callin" cuz you got me real "Exciting New Direction" moves us these types of "relatable" lyrics that any expansion upon the original eclectic sound for the rest of the "Stressed Out." You my "Baby's into a completely different ambient put Thornhill's finest back where flirtation. album that the band accomplish Mama" and you know we gotta realm, almost on the same plane he belongs: on a personal level Ironically, the band sounds with the first track. The unsettling "Work It Out," for our baby boys' as Air or Groove Armada. A jazzy with the listener. It is this unique best when trying to be Led ear can easily become desanitzed sake. "What If" I told you I was bass line and muted trumpets push gift that has built Hayden an army Zeppelin. The few Zeppelin-esque from the albums sound. "Still In Love With U>" I know he new levels with "Glide." of loyal, militia-like underground songs are among the best on the Furthermore, the album can be doesn't mean a thing to you. "How "Technobeam," the album's followers. The quality of album, while everything else sinks summed up as the alternative to Can U Be Down" feelin' that way? standout track, twists into a dizzy- Skyscraper National Park — one into Tea Party obscurity, sounding country, except that it has a coun- "U Should Know" you got me feel- ing frenzy, proving that there are of the year's best albums — will just like everything else they've try element still left in it. The inclu- in' "Outside In/Inside Out." Please no limits to the ideas of Dan Kurtz, serve to add to this loyal fan base. ever done. sion of banjos, violins, twangy gui- don't leave me. "Please Don't Go." Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields. When a new movie comes out The Tea Party could be a great tars and the harpsichord meet the Like with jam bands or DJ's and audience thugs be shootin' at band if they would actually try to qualifications for a time slot on the Mariana Hrkac though, the experience doesn't the screen, the ' say "dis movie so take the chances they always speak CMT channel. end with the headphones on, it good I got to bust a cap in here!" of. Using different instruments for Also, like many Welsh bands, truly begins on the dance floor at At the end of 'Lullaby' - the peace- an entire song would be a start. their sound contains elements sim- the live show... ful, symphonic closer of the album. However, they seem to lack the tal- ilar to those of the Beatles' Magic Stuart Reed I find myself saying "dis album so ent for making arrangements, Mystery Tour (deja vu? see Super good I got to press play again in something that will always make Furry Animals review from the here!" Skyscraper National Park them just another Led Zeppelin September 12th issue). will put Hayden back on top of the imitator, rather than an original. So, if you are into raiding your indie world and will serve as the Unfortunately, the promise of dad's old vinyl or spending an perfect companion to take you more Eastern-tinged music ends evening with your mom listening through the winter. with the cover of the album, as The to the Everley Brothers, Gorky's Tea Party is quite content to latest release just may be for you. Ryan Robertson include different instruments for the first 30 seconds of a song Lynnette Visaya The New Deal Editors note: before returning it to familiar terri- Jive Electro Yo, me tired. Me so bungee...get tory for the remainder. me food! How 'bout some pou- If you've got a pair of headphones, Hayden tine? Yeah., poutine... with that Sir Maneesh Sehdev you better get them on and get Skyscraper National Park gravy oozing offof the fries an' them cranked up. 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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 16 entertainment Having a Tea Party in HMV were to be played acoustically for the crowd. Andrew Stewart The first song played was "Angels", which was explained as a song about a guardian Last Wednesday night, there were many peo- angel who has grown tired of his job and ple lined up outside of the HMV music store ignores his duty. The song received a on University Avenue for a special event. favourable response from the crowd, which What special event you ask? Well, it was a pri- lead to the next song, called "Soulbreaking." vate, up-close and personal evening with This song, Jeff (yes, we're on a first name Canada's own: The Tea Party. basis) explained, was a response to a letter Once everyone was into the store and he had received from a fan who was a victim shifting from foot to foot with eager antici- of rape by her father. The girl explained that cAJjf pation, David from EMI music announced every time her father violated her, she felt as that he was proud to present the greatest if her soul was breaking. This will be the next band in the world, The Tea Party! There was single released from the album with all pro- wild cheering and whistling as the band ceeds going to support victims of abuse. MATT'REW Martin. A lot of other people dig the dude in the toque. came out from a small back room to take the Following that, the band went back to The dude in the toque digs Jeff stage. In an intimate environment bathed in one of their more popular singles from their never hear candle light, The Tea Party performed a last album, "Walking Wounded." Suffice to Upon concluding the song, Jeff made an make it to a CD, so you may it than live. small set of live, acoustic versions of both say, many people sang along and were announcement about the September 11th anywhere other new and old songs. enthusiastic to hear this. Then they came to attacks, and how he too had been glued to Overall, The Tea Party sounded smashing show to the Singer Jeff Martin welcomed the enthusi- what they said would be their last song of CNN for 48 hours following the events. He and it was an impressive say astic crowd and thanked them for their con- the night (which was a half truth) and told told the crowd of how he sat down with his least. Go see them live if the opportunity tinuing support. With that he announced the crowd the final song was "Requiem." guitar to vent his feelings and within five should present itself. that their new album, The Interzone This brought loud cheering, which surprised minutes he had written a song he performed Mantras was "one heavy rock album." But even the band, who replied: "guys, the disc's solo, called "Leaning on Love." The song this was a special night, and these songs only been out a day." went over well, but it seems it will never Beyond the Shadows on the Wall Joshua Curl music is the result of a cooperation to make a name for ourselves." genres. Evolving their sound to Anxious Blue as a band, as of these individual influences "Since the release of Sunsets, incorporate fragments of electro, musicians and as people has a to is any Alive. merged through a devotion to Priyesh and I have grown both as hip hop and progressive jazz, the sound offer that beyond spiritual of explanation or This may be the only word that their art. "Urban Acoustic Soul" people and as musicians," says album also explores the type redeemable encompassing - they are a band that can truly describe the compelling has been the phrase used by the Kyle. history of music by description of instruments must be experienced first hand. amalgamation of music and emo- band to identify a genre that best It can be guaranteed that their the riveting sounds sitar, trumpet The Anxious Blue CD release tions that constitute the progres- represents the deceptively accessi- growth has been both exponential such as the djembe, for Limits Push Themselves is sive and unique sounds of K-W ble acoustic guitar riffs and brood- and profound as will be witnessed and talking drum. party is Thursday, October at Club local band Anxious Blue. ingly sensual lyrics that culminate with the upcoming release of their The work of Anxious Blue 25 Consisting of Priyesh Shukla in their moving and inspiring bal- second album Limits Push compelling, honest and inspiring Abstract. is for For more information check (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Trevor lads. Themselves. This album holds the all at once. Theirs music the Kyle (lead guitar), Anxious Blue The band's first album, Sunsets potential to elevate the band to a soul, music transcribed from emo- out the band's website: www.anx- delivered iousblue.com cites influences that range from In The Morning, proves to be an status of genius with its frank tion and experience and Radiohead and Dave Matthews to A immaculate display of their musical diversity and its tasteful fusion of with passion and energy. Tribe Called Quest and Black Eyed ingenuity. Shukla admits that it was Peas. But it is suggested that their conceived to create "a foundation I I US CRISIS IMPACTS STUDENT \ % — - SH^M'//i % CHRISTMAS TRAVEL
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sporta Men's soccer wins division Hawks walk ail over Waterloo as they head into the playoffs Derek Iwanuk half, Braden Douglas scored with a bullet of a shot which practically It does not take much motivation sealed the game and the division to get ready for a game against the for Laurier. cross-town rivals, especially a game As the second half began, that is the deciding factor for the Waterloo essentially conceded division winner. defeat and substituted most of The Laurier men's soccer team their bench players in for starters. was psyched as they rolled over Ironically, these bench players the Waterloo Warriors 4-0 at were showing more aggressiveness University Stadium on Sunday, then the Waterloo starters. The launching the Hawks to the top of Warriors developed some scoring the division and extending their opportunities for themselves, winning streak to seven games. something they were unable to do in the first half. But it still didn't help them. Laurier 4, Waterloo 0 Goalkeeper Pieter Meuleman did his best impersonation of a wall, From the opening kick, WLU making several keys saves in the had offense on their minds. The second half. Hawks came out aggressively and Later, the Warriors play became only fifteen minutes into the game simply embarrassing as a Laurier Laurier's Abwunza headed the corner kick bounced off a Waterloo ROCHACEWICH Joel ball into the net from a terrific pass defender and into the Warrior net. LAURA Budalic. This to be the last by Niki goal proved Waterloo and Lauder's soccer teamstake time out of their busy schedules to play 'Heads up, Seven up/ The Waterloo defense seemed of the game, and Laurier coasted They are trying to earn Boris Points. shaken after the goal and Laurier the rest of the way. The game took immediate advantage. Three ended 4-0 in favour of the Hawks, against Western (early in the year), Laurier Men's Soccer Season minutes after the first score, Steve who finally put the Warriors out of but we rallied for the rest of the Results Cox scored from twenty yards out their misery. season. This is a great way to end Laurier 4, McMaster 1 OUA West Final Men's Soccer to giveme Laurier a 2-0 advantage. After the game, Laurier head the season." Laurier 2, Ryerson 0 Standings If the Waterloo defense seemed coach Barry MacLean commented The celebration will not last Western 2, Laurier 0 shaken after the first goal, it all but on the complete game played by long, as the Hawks enter the play- Laurier 1, Windsor 0 W L T GF GA collapsed after the second goal. his team. offs where they will face McMaster Laurier 2, Brock 1 Laurier 9 1 0 21 5 The defense had more holes in it "(We showed) no weaknesses. in the quarterfinals. Laurier 2, Waterloo 0 Waterloo 7 3 0 23 13 than swiss cheese as Laurier We played like we have been capa- If they win there, the team will Laurier 2, Western 0 Western 5 4 1 13 11 passed the ball with ease. The ble of playing all year. We are defi- go on to the OUA final four, where Laurier 3, Windsor 1 Windsor 1 8 1 12 23 Hawks controlled the play the nitely ready for the playoffs." a victory will send the Hawks to Laurier 1, Guelph 0 entire game as the lifeless Warriors Laurier's Stuart McLaren was the national championships. And Laurier 4, Waterloo 0 stood around dazed and confused. equally optimistic. there they would defend their title Final record: 9-1 With time expiring in the first "We had a mental lapse in play as national champs. Laurier's Tennis queens volley to victories Kirill Bondarevsky intense this year and Tony's desire to see each of us improve as an individual is a great Laurier's women's tennis team ended their motivation," commented O'Neill. regular season this past week with a strong Weiss also praises Cho for helping her performance on Saturday, placing sixth in personally improve her game. Sarah speaks the OUA league standings, two spots ahead of her noticeable individual development of where they finished last year. thanks to Cho's influence. The last tournament of the season took "Tony is interested in seeing us develop place at the Northfield Racquet Club in into better players rather than focusing on Waterloo, where the girls faced the both immediate results. I learned to stay calm and league's top-ranked University of Toronto confident during the matches and my game and their Quebec rival, McGill. came a long way since the beginning of the Laurier's top-ranked Nadya Petryshyn season," reinforced Sarah. and Kim Foote convincingly won both their Despite the praise they have admirably singles and doubles matches to give Laurier given to their coach, these women deserve a a lead over McGill. majority of the credit for themselves. A great The team's rookie, Sarah Weiss, put on a deal of desire and willingness to work hard great performance as she ousted her oppo- was what made their improvements possi- nent 6-2, 6-3 to earn Laurier an extra point. ble. That is somet! ii g that cannot be taught, In her final tournament for Laurier, team but comes with the athlete. veteren Ginny Tough won her match in With the high level of play demonstrated straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, to give Laurier its Laurier's tennis team concluded their season on a strong note with wins over McGill and by the team's top ranked players and the Queen's, and a valiant effort against top-ranked University of Toronto. fourth point, clinching the victory over consistent improvement of the younger up- McGill. the Varsity Blues handily won the series. credits Co-Coach Tony Cho for the team's and-coming stars Sarah Weiss, Michelle With the over McGill and previous substantial improvement this year. The An uplifting outcome for the Hawks, the win Chan, Lisa Morris, and Anne DeNure, Laurier the rival, the Hawks women have clearly made gains over the women had the victory in their sights and victories over Queen's Women's Tennis Team has established a season on a strong note, despite past year and humbly attribute much of it to seasons to come. were ready and willing to battle it out with ended the good base of talent for the have received. McGill. Long time rivals of the Hawks, the the loss to Toronto. coaching they The women's OUA tennis championships Foote had notable performance as she "Our motivation and fitness are on this weekend women were able to get the last laugh of the a are set to take place in season. launched a comeback from a 1-4 deficit. An another level this year thanks to Tony. This is London. Unfortunately for Laurier's women, of both determination and his first year coaching us and a new Toronto, on the other hand, proved too exciting display he has though, only the top four teams in the OUA strong for Laurier's less experienced squad. desire took place on her part. perspective that helped us develop into bet- qualify and the Hawks' sixth place finish has ter The are a lot Despite some spirited play from the Hawks, Third year team veteran Kerri O'Neill, players. practices more prevented them from participating this year.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 18 sports Football Hawks victorious Wilbur McLean first of the season. Lineman was Laurier's men's football team Tony Bretney the for the turnover, as ended their three game losing catalyst his Guelph Tyson streak and finished the regular sea- swipe of QB Beach's led to Shade! being able to son on a positive note hv defeating arm the Guelph Gryphons 26-13 this pick the ball off. past Saturday. Laurier could not capitalize on the turnover, however, and later Laurier 26, Guelph 13 Guelph's Nasser kicked his fourth field goal of the game. This put the touchdown The win also catapults WLU to Gryphons within a late sixth place overall in the OUA and in the game at 19-13. leaves the team to face the third Guelph received their opportu- make a place Queen's Golden Gaels in the nity late to game-winning and a first round of the playoffs next drive with only a minute half weekend. to go. Those were dashed The game against Guelph was 11 hopes I U quickly, however, as safety David arguably the most complete game I : LU Agro stepped in front of a pass and the Hawks have played all year as U < yards for a touch- both the offense and the defense H returned it 38 u the on ice for were hitting on all cylinders. O down, putting game
, It was the Gryphons that began Laurier who went on to win 26-13. quickly, however, and on their first z> Pyear finished the game with 6 drive of the game the team .3 of 20 passing for 148 yards. J am running from the cops. marched down the field. An 18 Gaels chase after a young man carrying a loofball. He is running lor the border. Outside of the young QB, the yard field goal by kicker Norm running game was largely stopped Nasser opened the scoring. more up and down than the first. pushing the Hawks ahead and giv- Pyear threw a long pass to slot- by Guelph's defense. Workhorse Torrie had Laurier responded quickly with Laurier blocked a field goal of ing them the lead for good. back Mark Paterson. Pyear himself running back Alex just a drive of their own but the field their own and the two teams trad- Laurier's defense was also contributed plenty to the cause as 54 yards on 23 attempts giving him goal attempt was blocked by ed singles making the score 9-4. beginning to buckle down, forcing he led the Hawks in rushing with a paltry 2.4 average. Guelph, and the score remained Norm Nasser, who had only Guelph to punt repeatedly and dis- 83 yards, making a great run to the The team now prepares to face three zip. attempted four field goals the allowing the Gryphons any offen- one yard line. the touch Queen's Golden Gaels in The Hawks did not remain off entire season, was on fire as he sive momentum. The field general then called the OUA quarterfinal playoffs. the scoreboard for long, though. kicked back to back 40 and 52-vard Kevin MacNeill led the front as his own number and dove into the Queen's easily defeated Laurier in Kicker Ed Becker picked up a field goals, and gave Guelph a 10-9 the defensive stalwart posted endzone with a quarterback sneak. week 6, 30-8 with Gaels quarter- single and, later in the frame, quar- lead at the end of the half. another strong game with 10 tack- From there, the game was back Tom Denison throwing for terback Ryan Pyear threw a 38-yard The second half is when les and 2 assists. dominated by the defense, who 211 yards and standout receiver bomb to receiver Matt Babel, Laurier took control of the game. The defensive play led to good gave nothing up to Guelph. James MacLean catching ten passes resulting in a touchdown and an 8- On their first drive of the act, field position all game long for the On a potentially harmful for 135 yards. 3 Laurier lead. WLU drove down the field and Hawks who were able to take Guelph drive, Shawn Shadd ended The game takes place on The second quarter was even Becker put up a 22-yard field goal, advantage late in the third quarter. the threat with an interception, his Saturday at 2:00 pm in Kingston. Game Preview: Laurier at Queen's Saturday October 27th - 2:00 pm Women's soccer advance to Queen's Laurier
Strengths: Keys to Victory: OUA quarterfinals Quarterback Tommy Denison v Important for defense to stop has been excellent all year and Queen's. Injured linebacker Ronan Adam Gonsalves ing their way more consistently to She was continuously pushed threw for 211 yards last game ver- Thompson is set to return which On Sunday, the Laurier Golden the net. and forced to the ground. She did- sus the Hawks should be a big boost v v Running game - Alex Torrie, Hawks soccer team fin- Coincidentally, it was at this n't seem to mind much though. Wide Receiver James Maclean women's has unstoppable. Marvin Williams and Mike Force - defense take hit from been Strong can- ished the regular season with a 2-0 point that the Waterloo "I'll any anybody, didate for Hec Creighton Award. have to be more consistent than win over their visiting rivals from seemed to run out of gas. The as long as it helps the team. It did- Caught 10 passes for 135 yards they have been in recent weeks Waterloo. Laurier offense continued to put n't bother me that much because last time these teams met. pressure on Waterloo throughout, we got the calls. I just kept focus- Outlook: Laurier 2, Waterloo 0 leading to several scoring chances ing on the ball and trying to out- Weaknesses: Queen's offense is for real but WLU before the end of the half. work her. I played the game the vDefense has been less than stel- also has an excellent offense, largely by Thompson's In the second half, Waterloo best I could and we got the win, lar and is vulnerable to the big helped play return. Look for a close game. - to second wind that's what matters," explained With the Lady Hawks having seemed get their vLarge mental lapse last week in the Tammy. completed a slid regular season and picked it up a bit. As caused team to lose to the pathet- Prediction: 7-3, Although she didn't record a ic Windsor with a final record of they offi- first half, though, the Laurier Lancers. Queen's 24, Laurier 18 colid regular season with a final defense stopped them at every point, Kathy Jackson of the Laurier record of 7-3, they officially turn, not allowing any serious defense played a terrific game. Her advance to the OUA quarterfinals scoring chances on the keeper. strong play helped the Hawks next weekend to face Guelph. The second goal for the Hawks defense hold the Warriors to only a Initially, both the Laurier and came late in the second half on a few shots and was instrumental in Waterloo teams came out some- great shot from Tammy Scurr. the shutout win. what unorganized. It wasn't until All in all, the Warriors were just When asked about Laurier about 20 minutes had passed that not strong enough to deal with the commitment to team defense, the Golden Hawks slowly started surging Hawks. Waterloo took Jackson said: "This team has to take control. their fifth loss of the season. always and will continue to always The strong commitment to After the game, Jessie be a defensive team. We don't rely defense by Laurier was far too Montagonaw discussed the team's on a few people to score. We much for the weak Waterloo intensity picking up after her goal. defend and score as a team." offense. It wasn't until the half way "We definitely had more drive This win helps the Hawks fin- mark of the first half that the visit- after the goal. I wish we were able ish the season on a bright note as ing Warriors even got their first to get things going earlier, but we the team will hit the road next real shot on goal. kept up the pressure and the drive week for their OUA quarterfinal The Golden Hawks got their came." matchup against the Guelph first goal on a bouncing shot from Tammy Scurr played a strong Gryphons, a team that defeated Jessie Montagonaw. The goal game but was shadowed through- WLU by a score of 2-0 just two seemed to light a fire under the out most of it by the Warrior's weeks ago. Laurier offense as they began driv- strongest player.
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hers, the Laurier team was still able by veterans Kerr in the 200 Came Patterson Jenn m IBiillßlßßP WKffllfßpr * ' ■■a ~ to challenge Laurentian in the indi- IM, Jenny Cramm in the 50m Fly, jpffl- ■<$&■■■■■■ - I w^ Laurier swimmers made waves this vidual events, winning several gold and Mel Francis in the 50m Im 1 H iflnn. Jul Bißi past weekend as they headed to medals.' Breastroke. Sudbury and competed head to The Hawks and Vikings won an The Hawks' sensation, Magda head against the Laurentian equal number of events, proving Vavak. shone once again in her Vikings. The Laurier men lost by a that Laurentian won the meet individual performances, winning score of 183 to 76. while the based on depth rather than on all of her individual events - 100m women lost by only a slightly sheer performance. Had Laurier and 200 m Backstroke and the smaller margin. 157 to 98. had enough Hawks to take the 800 m Freestyle. plunge, the outcome of the score Magda's hard work, dedication MEN: would have no doubt leaned in and team spirit will help lead the Laurektian 183, Laurier 76 their favour. Laurieeier swim team this year. WOMEN: On the men's side, veteran This past weekend she missed the Uurenhan 157, Ulmer9B Mike Stelmach performed excep- CIAU qualifying time by a mere two p.Apa 150 University Ave. W. ■ tionally well, winning all three of tenths of a second. The team will Campus Court Plaza, I - 79*5-8999* The Hawks showed a spirited his individual events 200m look to her for inspiration and W* J w (comer of Phillip and University) I effort, but could not muster much Individual medley, 200 m Fly, and guidance as the season develops. more than a disappointing loss. • 100 m Fly. In addition. Richard "This was a totally different Due to the timing of the meet, Malolepszy had two wins in the 50 team (than the one) that compet- Head Coach Dean Boles was only and 100 m backstroke. Veteran ed against U of T last weekend. able to send a small group ofWLU Peter Blaskovitz and rookies Marco They were closer, full of spirit and representatives, which included 9 Gelago and Rob Aburto added competed better," said- Assistant women and 10 men. This was con- value to the Hawks' scoreboard Coach, Mike Thompson. trasted by a full Vikings team of 20 effort by medalling in their respec- If the Hawks are able to men and 20 women. tive events. improve and take similar steps The Vikings victory over the The Laurier women came out with each new meet, you can Hawks came as a bit of a surprise tough, challenging the Viking expect great things from them. considering they were behind women and making it extremely With this in mind, the Hawks now Laurier in the national rankings difficult for them to win individual set their sights on competing for last year. Despite their small num- events. Gold medals were earned the division team title.
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24 2001 20 studentlife Being gay at Laurier Homosexual students ore left wondering where they fit in, ifat all Julie Pong their sexuality as well. abortion, and "If These Walls Could A gay Laurier student said: Talk 2". The event is open to Like any community, Laurier has a "Club Ren is rather snobby. everyone. mostly invisible minority who are Because this is the only gay club GLOBAL hosts periodic infor- gay, lesbian, or bisexual. around and everyone knows every- mal gatherings for both men and Some students come to Laurier one else, you are expected to talk women of any sexual orientation knowing they are gay or lesbian, to everyone you know in the room. who wish to discuss issues and however, there are others who If you don't, you are labeled a plan upcoming events. GLOBAL's come to identify with their sexuali- snob." membership is approximately 20- ty only upon arrival at university. While GLOBAL hopes some day 30 people, 90% of whom are stu- GLOBAL (Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual to extend its support to the homo- dents. QWL, on the other hand, for women that at Laurier) and QWL (Queer sexual community through a rec- hosts a group pro- Women at Laurier) are two campus ognized service for gays and les- vide a gender balance within organizations that deal with sexual- bians, at this point in time the GLOBAL. If either of these groups ity issues. demand simply isn't there. Until do not appeal to you, there are GLOBAL's mission is to provide some of these factors inhibiting also meetings for GLOW (Gay and a supportive, positive, safe envi- the sexual self-expression of the Lesbians of Waterloo), and the ronment for gay, lesbian, or bisexu- gay and lesbian community are Waterloo-Wellington Regional al individuals in the Laurier com- removed, GLOBAL will remain a Pride Committee. GLOW hosts a munity. This organization is com- campus club and not an official variety of discussion nights from mitted to educating the student student service. Many hope that "The Coming-Out Discussion body and raising overall awareness this lack of formalized support will Group" to the "Heart-to-Heart of gay issues. become a more compelling issue Discussion Group." As well, GLOW "Our primary purpose is to ROCHACEWICH for all students in the near future. and the Regional Pride Committee provide an atmosphere on campus Both WLU and the University of co-sponsor another discussion where students will feel that you LAURA Waterloo create their own nights group, The Rainbow Community Homosexual couples may fear being out publicly for safety reasons. are not alone, or that you are not on campus which -j— —|- Conversation the singular freak wherever you to Byrne, one of the concerns of Unfortunately the K-W area is cater to gays and Group, which is are," said Darryl Byrne, Co- gay students is the issue of security. lacking in social environments lesbians in their "People have another informal President of GLOBAL. "Many gays and lesbians would where gays and lesbians are respective commu- to have the group that caters "Laurier has an extremely gay- not feel comfortable sitting in the accepted without question. nities. The balls to stand to queer people. positive community. GLOBAL concourse at a booth. They don't Club Renaissance is the only Bombshelter, an While these would one day like to be a formal- want to be labelled "that gay guy." gay bar in Waterloo, Kitchener, on-campus out and be measures supply ized service, however there needs When it comes down to it, they Cambridge and Guelph. Byrne Waterloo pub, is different from a degree of local to be a demand for it. It's not a don't want to be labelled on the describes Club Ren as a "club known to hold the support, many question of the administration or basis of their sexual orientation," which plays the same music every "Boyzs and Boys" crowd." argue that as a student government being gay- he said. week, and the same people go and "Girls and_| I community we positive, it's a matter of organiza- Because many gay and lesbian there week after week." Grrls" nights. Here must look at tion. People have to have the balls students do not turn towards Because this is the only alterna- at WLU, GLOBAL is holding a social other issues such as the lack of to stand out and be different from school clubs as a place for socializ- tive, gays can be discouraged by night on Wednesday November 7th social gatherings in the K-W area the crowd." ing and meeting people who share the failure to create environments in the Millennium Lounge on the for those who are gay or lesbian, Despite this positive attitude, their sexuality, they may seek this where they can go to feel comfort- Third Floor of the Fred Nichols and security concerns for those gay life at Laurier is not without its contact elsewhere in a more com- able not only meeting people of Campus Centre. Two movies will who do choose to express their share of complications. According fortable atmosphere. the same sexuality, but expressing be shown: "Trick," a movie about sexuality. Have you ever gone to a gay bar? 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' I've never been but we tricked a friend No I haven't been but I would go because No, I've never gone to a gay bar bur I I have. Somebody from every walk of life into going. I don't think I would go I don't see anything wrong with it. It would totally go with a gay friend. I don't goes there. It is an after hours club so because how would you pick up girls in a would be like going to a normal bar but I see why there is such a prejudice towards people are there until 6 am. It's always a gay bar? wouldn't get hit on. it. good time. Andrew Pike Mandy Sellers Lauren Kahansky Ist Year Economics April (last name unknown) 2nd Year Communication Studies 3rd Year Communication Studies and Accounting 2nd Year Political Science and Sociology and History
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Prices of goods and services are basically just stubborn. Like here in Canada, cut, but I can't imagine this being the case since Knowledge = Power increasing and if your paycheck does not the Bank of Japan is not controlled by the when it was reduced 75 base points on and Time = Money, we have: increase at least as much as this inflation, government to protect the country from Tuesday. Work = Knowledge x Money your cost of living goes down. Deflation is printing high amounts of money and thus The Bank of Canada does warn that solving for money, the opposite. Prices are constantly falling. contributing to hyperinflation. They're "Levels of economic activity in Canada we get Money = Work / Knowledge Think about it through your perspective. using this power against the government through the second half of this year and the The CD player you want to buy today for and simply not giving into their wishes first half of next year will be further below Thus, as knowledge decreases, money $200 may cost you $100 in two months. Why despite the consensus that an increase in. the economy's potential output than previ- increases, regardless of how much work is not wait a while and pick up a better model? monetary policy would help to stimulate the ously expected." This likely means that a done. But in another two months, the price of that economy and free Japan from deflation. recession- two quarters of negative growth- model goes down. You continue to save is imminent. Conclusion: The less you know, the more money by putting off spending. In Japan, Who Called It? you make. deflation is so bad that even with a zero per- Okay, so it's not a big deal that 1 called Become a Business Writer cent interest rate, the economy is still not this, but on Tuesday the Bank of Canada cut In previous weeks, you may have noticed Note: It has been speculated that the reason spending any money. This means that even the prime interest rate by 3/4 of a point. that I have petitioned for writers but that my Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard's math though inhabitants of Japan can obtain Sure, I called 50 base points (half a percent) email address was either incorrect or cut-off. program was because he stumbled upon this money at virtually no interest on a bank but so did all the other analysts out there. 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You are back Washer, Dryer, Free Parking, worse. You will pay. I'm going to get myself organz- up in my face. I feel the love. But Fireplace, Backyard. One-Eye Dear Lynnette, ized. don't hate me for not saying hi to Available Immediately. Viss-I-a, Viz-I-uh, Visaya. you in class. It's not really me. Or Please Call 746-8454 or email To whom it may concern, Shnit. To my ex-fake boyfriend is it? [email protected] I will not strut around like I own You were way better when I hadn't The guy who looks like someone the place! The Sound of Music Rocks gotten to know you. You're actual- Mike Rotch Brown paper packages tied up ly kind of rude. I don't like you Editing papers with chain. anymore. You stink. and seeing Operas again! Thanks VOLUNTEER NEEDED Meaghan Oikawa -Amy. for using my services! -Maneesh COSTUME PARTY Do you enjoy watching movies? Saturday, October 27th, Grad Pub Do you enjoy watching movies 12.00 with a costume, If you answered yes to the previ- H $5.00 without. ous questions, do we have the I ( Prizes for best costume, most volunteer job for you. 3 Lazy first- H — original costume and door prizes years need you to rewind all of ■ , O n .it.i -ii i .1 H 1 IliA II AUu WlCllv S Everyone welcome, including the movies they watch when they non-WLU students are supposed to be doing home- FOR RECKUP OR DELIVERY work. Rewards are possible and a I Tooker Gomberg Screening promotion might loom in the near H A The Environmental Awareness future. Stay tuned for more ■ mm 1(1 V* Committee Halloween with information. I VJ Toronto Mayor Candidate Tooker I 160 University Ave. W. Gomberg. Parking space takeover TOP BUNK BED FOR RENT IN I University Shops Plaza speech and scary Halloween criti- FIRST-YEAR TRIPLE ROOM I \i A \ \\A O I I""* /* f\ I I f"N K 1 cal Mass! 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