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Volume 51, Issue 28 Wednesday, March 30, 2011 thecord.ca Take a look back

A retrospective look at a year of events that shook our campus, community and world. The Cord gives a comprehensive look at the events of the last school year and outlines developing stories you'll want to follow.

News, page 3 National, page 8 Arts, page 14

Local, page 6 World, page 9 Sports, page 24 2 EDITOR'S PAGE THE CORD ￿ Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Editor's Choice News 3 Arts 14 Editor's Choice Dan MangamNo road Local 6 Classifieds 17 Photo gallery:Radio National 8 Opinion 18 Laurier's regrets World 10 Sports 23 Dirty Bingo Arts, page 15 In Depth 12 thecord.ca/

Editor-in-Chief Alanna Wallace • [email protected] THE CORD Bag O' Crime Vocal Cord The tie that binds Wilfrid Laurier University since 1926

75 University Ave W Intoxicated Person Intoxicated Person identification purposes. He was cel- What was the biggest Waterloo ON N2L3C5 Location: Bricker Residence Location: FNCC ebrating his birthday at Phil's Bar, news story on campus 519-884-0710 X3564 Occurred: Mar. 26,2011 (a) 3:45 a.m. Reported: Mar. 24,2011 (a) 3:20 a.m. and had been separated from his this While attending to another matter SCS officers attended to Wilf's Pub friends. The male's sister came to year? March 16,2011 at a Residence, Special Constables in response to a complaint of a WLU to pick up her brother and take Volume 51, Issue 28 found a male passed out under the person passed out in the women's responsibility for him. No further Next issue: May, 2011 stairwell in the front foyer. Special washroom after closing hours. He action necessary. Constables woke the malewho sud- had been located by a staffmember. Advertising denly became uncooperative and A 21-year-old intoxicated male stu- Injured/Sick Person All advertising inquiries should be confrontational. He was wearing dent was located and taken home to Location: FNCC directed to Angela Taylor at only "long johns" and a shirtand a friend's house. He will appear be- Reported: Mar. 18,2011 (§) 1:30 a.m. 519-884-0710 X3560 was obviously intoxicated. He re- fore the JudicialAffairs Council for SCS officers and ERT members at- angela(a)wlusp.com fused to identify himself. the offence of "Public Intoxication." tended to the FNCC in response Once identity was established to acall for medical assistance. A In 2010 the Canadian Community Special Constables proceeded to Break and Enter 23-year-old (guest) male Kitchener Newspaper Association awarded escort the male back to his room. Location: 150Albert St resident was ascending the stairs to

. .' _ 2010 WINNER "The election." The Cord second placein the ccna better During the escort the male became Reported: Mar. 25,2011 @ p.m. the Turret Night Club at which time NEWSPAPERS 6:07 campus newspaper category. competition aggressive and was arrested for his While on mobile patrol a special he fell and struck his face against the -Jodie Mandarino own safety and the safety of oth- constable noticed the back door of a wall. He sustained a laceration to Fourth year history and Editorial Board ers. Once he calmed down he was shed at 150Albert had been ripped his face and a cut to one of his fin- global studies Editor-in-Chief. Alanna Wallace delivered to his room and the on- off the hinges. There were tracks gers. He was assessed and treated [email protected] duty was made aware of the the snow indicating that some- by and left the com- News Director Linda Givetash RLAC in ERT campus in [email protected] situation. There have been previous thing may have been dragged from pany of a friend. Visuals Director Nick Lachance [email protected] issues with this individual which the shed. Investigation continues Web Director David Goldberg caused him to be evicted from an- and inquiries made with grounds [email protected] Campus News Editor Mike lakusiak other residence earlier in the year. personnel. [email protected] Residence Life will be dealing with For the rest of Bag O' Local and NationalEditor VACANT [email protected] him further. Intoxicated Person Crime, check out World Editor Alexandros Mitsiopoulos Location: Concourse Quad area [email protected] Mar. In Depth Editor Rebecca Vasluianu Property Damage Reported: 22,2011 (a) 1:00am thecord.ca [email protected] Location: Between Library and SCS officers received a report that Features Editor VACANT [email protected] Woods Building an intoxicated male was outside ArtsEditor Sarah Murphy Mar. 26,2011 (a) a.m. Toyota [email protected] Reported: 3:38 of the Solarium by himself. Ifyou have any information regard- Opinion Editor Eric Merkley Person(s) unknown broke a window SCS officers attended to the Quad ing these orany other incidents please "The elections and when [email protected] in area, Sports Editor Justin Fauteux the Library tunnel between the and found the intoxicated male call 519-885-3333 or Crime Stoppers at the candidates were all in [email protected] Library and the Woods Building. No passed out on the ground. The non- 1-800-222-TIPS. The Bag 0' Crime is Thompson the concourse." Graphics Editor Wade suspects. student male was able to provide submitted by WLUSpecial Constable [email protected] -Charlotte Granitto Photography Manager Elli Garlin a valid Ontario Drivers Licence for Service. [email protected] Second year psychology PhotographyManager Megan Cherniak [email protected]

Senior staff Lead Reporter Bree Mantha Web Content Editor Drew Higginbotham Copy Editing Manager Emily Slofstra This week Kelly Burwash Dana Fncoeur Gina Macdonald quotes Kaitlin Oosterink in Rebecca Silver Jocelyn Smith Contributors "How's that rash, Chris?" WLUSU Kevin Campbell Chris Mander Lindsay Purchase —Greg Evans, director tofellow Barbara Ciochon Joseph Justin Smirlies Walker Lizzy Cook McNinch-Pazzano Liz Smith director Chris Anthony Damiao Jamie Neugebauer Amanda Steiner "The AC expansion." BenDerochie Olivia Nightingale Stephanie Truong Marcie Foster Leeza Pece Kate Turner "I think I just hate money or some- -Tyler McDonald Taylor Gayowski MartinPineda thing, because I'm in music and I'm Third year BBA WLUSP administration also a student, so I must just have a President Biyn Ossington deep-seeded hatred for it." Production/Advertising Angela Taylor winner Laurier Chair ofthe Board JordanHyde —Shad, Juno-award and * Vice-Chair Erin Epp business grad Treasurer Tarun Gambhir Director David Goldberg Corporate Secretary MorganAlan Distribution Manager Kari Singer "It's so funny, you have these amaz- ing experiences all the timeand then Colophon as soon as somebody asks you to TheCord isthe official student newspaper ofthe WilfridLaurier University community. explain one you go blank. It's like Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord is an editorially inde- pendent newspaper published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student walking into a video store and you Publications, Waterloo, a corporation withoutshare capital. WLUSP isgoverned by its board of directors. know that there's twenty movies you want to watch but you can't think of wluTst) a single one" "The elections." fflTBHffTDublicjtkim —DanMangan, Canadian singerand -Rakesh Mistry Opinions expressed within The Cord are those of the author and do songwriter when asked about hisfavou- Second year biology and not necessarily reflect those of the editorialboard, TheCord, WLUSP, rite tour memory WLU orCan Web Printing Inc. psychology All content appearing in The Cord bears the copyright expressly of theircreator(s)and may not be used without written consent.

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Campus Plus is The Cord's national advertising agency. NICK LACHANCE INCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER —Andrew Telegdi Preamble to The Cord "Either the terrace expan- constitution Liberal MP candidatefor Kitchener- sion per The Cord will keep faith with its readers by presenting news andexpressions Photo of the week Waterloo or 43 cent of ofopinionscomprehensively, accurately and fairly. The Cord believes in a bal- anced and impartial presentation of all relevant facts in a news report, and of Laurier students on the snow swept Alumni Field this past first years having a GPA all substantial opinions in a matterofcontroversy. gathered Saturday at 8:30 p.m. to celebrate Earth Hour. under five, that's The staff ofThe Cord shall uphold all commonly heldethical conventions of pretty journalism. When an error of omission or of commission has occurred, that error shall be acknowledged promptly. When statements are made that are bad." critical of an individual, or an organization, we shall give those affected the opportunity to reply at the earliest time possible. Ethical journalism requires -Alex Ailevato impartiality, and consequently conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest will beavoided by all staff. WLUSP HIRING UPDATE Fourth year political The only limits ofany newspaper are those ofthe world around it, and so The Cord willattempt to cover its world with a special focus on Wilfrid Laurier Laurier University Publications has hired the following edi- science University, and the community of Kitchener-Waterloo, and with a special ear Wilfrid Student to the concerns of the students of Wilfrid Laurier University. Ultimately, The tors for the 2010-11 year: Linda Givetash (Editor-in-Chief), Fauteux Cord will bebound by neither philosophy nor geography in its mandate. Justin The Cord has an obligation to foster freedom of the press and freedom of (News Director), Smirlies (Campus News), Marcie Foster (Lead Re- speech. This obligation is best fulfilled when debate and dissent are encour- Justin aged, both in the internal workings ofthe paper, and through The Cord'scon- porter), Amanda (Local and National), Lindsay Purchase (Lead tact with the student body. Steiner Reporter), Bree Mantha (Features), Mike Lakusiak (In Depth), Liz Smith The Cord willalways attemptto dowhat is right,with fear ofneither repercus- sions, norretaliation. The purpose ofthe student press is to act as an agent of (Arts), McNinch-Pazzano (Opinion), Kevin Campbell (Sports), social awareness, and so shall conduct theaffairs ofour newspaper. Joseph Katie Director), Gayowsky Cover photos by Megan Cherniak, Elli Garlin and Nick Lachance. Flood (Life), Wade Thompson (Visual Taylor (Graphics), Rosalie Eid (Photography Manager), Nick Lachance (Photogra- Quote ofthe week: * phy Manager), Kate Turner (Lead Photographer), Kelly Burwash (Copy Ed- Compiled by Fauteux a "Who's the guy in the orange jumpsuit?Is he a convict?" Justin * -ArtsEditor Sarah Murphy re: the Dalai Lama iting Manager) and lan Spence (Videographer). Photos byElli Garlin THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 3

Inside Campus 4 Local 6 NEWS National 8 World 10 News Director Linda Givetash • [givetashgthecord.ca Looking back on another year Campus News Editor Mike Lakusiak compiles the top stories to hit campus in 2010-11

First years flounder First reported Feb. p

The Cord reported early in the win- the faculty of arts offered a series of ter semester that a startling 43 per information sessions which about cent offirstyear arts students and a third of the affected students 34 per cent offirstyear science stu- attended. dents were sitting below a 5.0 GPA Laurier's firstyear class was larg- or C average. The findings drew at- er by more than 200 students this tention to the loosening of admis- year over Sept. 2009, and the"num- sionsrequirements in areas ofthe ber offirst years this year more than university, especially the faculty of doubled that often years ago. arts. Students below a 5.0 are un- Dean ofScience Paul Jessop as- able to declare a major, and students sessed the situation. "We're certain- below a 4.0 are placed on academic ly concerned," he said. "We think probation going into second year. and wehope that come May when The university tailors different we're looking at these numbers that supportprogramming to students they will be much better." in difficultacademic situations and

Election jumps online Lobbyists draw ire First reported Feb. 7 First reported Oct. 6

In the fall, WLUSU moved forward with the long speculated online vot-

ing initiative. ; ' The. project saw the university's tech department, the people be- hindLORIS, develop an electronic NICK LACHANCE INCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER system for students to log in to and cast ballots over a two-day period in The Terrace expansion early February. The move to online First reported Oct. 14 required extensive policy chang- es and discussions in theWLUSU In October, based on a freedom of as it dealtwith budget and pension A project initiated on paper in the $50,000 from a green fee was reallo- boardroom. information request placed by the issues. Subsequently, the university 2007-08 year, the expansion ofthe cated and the remainder came from The election went off without New Democratic Party ofCanada, hired a dedicated staff member for WilfridLaurier University Students' a line ofcredit with the university a hitch and 35 per cent ofunder- it was revealed thatWilfrid Laurier this government relations role. Union's Terrace food court began in spread over five years. graduate students at Laurier vot- University was one of sixuniversi- In an interview with The Cord, earnest in May 2010. The WLUSU board of directors ed by logging in and clicking their ties to have hiredlobbyists to advo- Minister ofTraining, Colleges and The project was slated for total was "stuck between a rock and a preferences. cate on theirbehalfto government. Universities John Milloy spoke out completion in Jan. 2011 but the area hard place," director Chris Oberle The turnout handily trumped the The information came to light as against the practice, which had also surrounding the addition remains said — forced to approve the mea- previous year's dismal 14per cent a ban on public spending on pri- taken place at York University and incomplete. sures early on in theirterm. number. Other thanfailing to ran- vate lobbying firms was explored at seven other Ontario colleges and Crucial to the story is the ap- President Kyle Walker gave the domize candidates' names on the Queen's Park. universities. proximately $400,000 cost overrun rationale that, "this is what happens ballots, few flaws emerged and on- Laurier spent $69,825 on the ser- "At a time when public dollars are the originally estimated$1,050,000 when you approve projects so far in line elections seem to have a prom- vices oflobbying firm the Devon so scarce, that money is best spent project ran up. To cover the cost, advance." ising future atLaurier. Group over ayear beginning in 2009 on students."

Food Services cooks up a hearty deficit Plans for the future Campus reacts to G2O arrests First Feb. reported 7 First reported Mar. 7 First reported Oct. 14

Since the year 2 000, it was reported signs of improvement in years past, SurroundingLaurier's centennial in February, Laurier's Food Ser- and the operations are forecasted to celebrations, plans for development vices operations have accumulated reach a$100,000 surplus this year. at the Waterloo, Brantford and a a $3.65 million deficit. A variety of Strategies to recover include en- third campus in Milton were recur- factors wereblamed for this gaping couraging growth ofthe OneCard ring themes. Governmentsupport hole in the university's books, in- program to off-campus merchants, permitting, the university's master cluding labour costs and benefits to director of student services Dan plan outlines an extensive facelift workers. Dawson said. "There's no magic in Waterloo, with new development Despite the heavy losses incurred, fruit tree out there we can pull mon- including the Global Innovation Ex- including a $788,000 loss in the ey out of, we're going to have to earn change building situated on the St. 2006-07 fiscal year, therehave been it, one operation at a time." Michael's campus site. Detailed plans were approved by the university's upper administra- tion in February although there re- mains uncertainty as to when the projects will actually proceed. Executive: strategic initiatives GinnyDybenko noted that, as with everything, the money talks in this case. "There's still a long way ahead ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER ofus because what gets serious now is fundraising," she said. "We obvi- In the aftermath of June's G2O Sum- member ofthe AW@L group pres- ously can't progress too much with- mit protests in Toronto, Laurier stu- ent atLaurier for much of the late out a substantial amount ofgovern- dents, graduates and community 2000s, went through a series ofle- ment funding and we're also looking members with ties to the university gal proceedings and drew thepublic for private funding." engaged in various forms ofprotest. support ofthe university's faculty While the cost ofthe building on Much was centred on alumnus association, WLUFA, in a letter sent the St. Michael's was projected in Alex Hundert after he was re-ar- to Ontario's Attorney General. 2010 to be $27.5 million justfor the rested for breaching his bail condi- An on-campus protest occurred building, with associated costs dou- tions in part by speaking at an event in October and a conference on dis- bling that price, no further financial atLaurier's Kitchener campus. sentfocusing on matters surround- NICK LACHANCE INCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER details have been discussed. Hundert, who had been a ing the G2O was hosted in March. 4 THE CORD * Wednesday, March 30, 2011 CAMPUS

Campus News Editor Mike Lakusiak • mlakusiaktathecord.ca Reviewing student life levy

JUSTIN SMIRLIES Donelson added that the money, portion ofthe funds, a practice that INCOMING CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR over the next ten years, will be di- will not be continued. News during exams vided into three different categories Compared to other universi- With the approval of the referen- that will be beneficial tothe needs ties, Donelson believes that Laurier dum that accompanied the election on campus. This includes the im- students contribute more, "alot of Conclusion for WLUSU op- apartment styleresidence will be ballots in February, Wilfrid Laurier provement ofhealth and physical them do [similar funding], but not to eratingagreement in sight required to purchase a $1,200 an- University students and the stu- activity, programs that foster the this extent, to be honest." Long in the works, the operating nual meal plan — funds that can be dents' union have agreed to donate, learning experience outside ofthe According to Gareth Cunning- procedures agreement between the spent anywhere as part ofthe new through the student life levy (SLL) classroom and any other project ham, the campus recreation manag- university and WilfridLaurier Uni- "Flex food" account replacing Con- fund, approximately $12.7 million deemed worthy by the committee. er at the University ofWestern On- versity Students' Union has been venience dollars. for various projects over the next "Students have the opportunity, tario (UWO) and Laurier alumnus, agreed upon in principle, pending Dawson added that as part ofthe decade. as part of the committee, to deter- Western passed a referendum in approval by the WLUSU board of di- negotiations, WLUSU will have ac- According to the SLL committee, mine whatprojects will be funded," 2006where students — for the next rectors and the university's board of cess to some funds from the din- these funds are intended to directly Donelson continued. 30 years — will contribute to the governors during the exam period. ing hall levy the universitycurrently contribute to the enhancement of David McMurray, VP of student capital funding of the new athletic The two parties had butted heads collects. "We've granted some ac- student life. affairs, said that the committee is "a complex. Ofthe $36 million used for over some details ofthe food ser- cess of WLUSU into that capital levy Other than the $5 million des- lot more collaborative and stream- the construction ofthe facility, $23.8 vices and meal plan aspects ofthe fund so that they don't have to keep ignated to the structural improve- lined now; everyone one is sitting millionwill come from students' agreement since negotiations began goingback to students to get ap- ments of theAthletic Complex, there with the best interests ofthe pockets. several months ago. proval for upgrades to food service many projects will be determined students in mind." Full-time Laurier students pay on "Students, I think, are going to be locations," he explained. on an annual basis through pro- In the past the student life levy average around $40 each semester very excited by the representational WLUSU president Kyle Walker posals and decisions made by the was used for technological improve- to the student life levy, whereas full- role WLUSU took into the negotia- noted that the commission WLUSU committee. ments, the school's mortgage, stu- time UWO students only pay a $60 tions and successfully negotiated will pay to the university for each Robert Donelson, a member of dent awards and library acquisi- dollar fee for the whole school year. better access to the meal plan from Prime dollar spent atWLUSU busi- the committee and the vice presi- tions. Currently, one of the propos- With Laurier students' contri- what students have now," WLU di- nesses will be substantially higher. dent of development and alumni re- als for next year's fund is a renova- bution to the university, Donelson rector of student services Dan Daw- "We're not making money offof lations, was extremely appreciative tion of the Concourse. hopes that more donations will son said. this at all, we're going to come close ofthis contribution from students. The proposals, outlined in a let- come forward. "It's also a gesture The details available before the to breaking even on it so we can "It really just stands out as an ex- ter from university president Max and a demonstration to everyone agreement goes before the board in- floatthe university's Food Services ample of extraordinary leadership Blouw, will be presented at the Apr. else that we approach, that the peo- clude changes to the use ofthe dif- through some of their lost sales if on the part of our students," Donel- IWLUSUboard meeting. ple who are closest to the heart and ferent meal plan accounts so that that happens." son told The Cord. "Ithink it's great Kyle Walker, the president and life of the university are really sup- students may, once their Alternative The current WLUSU board of di- and quiteremarkable." CEO ofWLUSU, commented on the porting it full-scale," he added. dollars have run out, use their Prime rectors will see the agreement in a To contribute the students must role of theunion moving forward, "This is something that we can dollars at WLUSU food services like meeting Apr. 15. "It was important pay eight dollars per half-credit stating that, "The students' union is leverage support from other do- the Terrace. to me that it go before this board, course in to the student levy. This taking their hand out of that pot of nors, so I think in that sense it's also There will also be an end to they had put alot of hard work into figure will grow 2.25 per cent annu- money; we have our own other fees." significant." any kind ofrollover from first- it," Walker said. ally until April 2021. Inyears past, WLUSU reserved a year's meal plans and students in —Compiled by MikeLakusiak Researchers link unemployment to lifespan

BREE MANTHA When the pair discovered this, they shown that heart disease decreases INCOMING FEATURES EDITOR turned their attention specifically during times ofrecession. toward Canadian statistics. "The biggest difference between Despite the apparent downsides Schirle and Ariizumi found that the U.S. and the Canadian data we to unemployment, two professors during times of recession, mortal- found was that while in the U.S., in atWilfrid Laurier University have ity rates of middle-aged Canadians seniors, mortality rates drop during found that unemployed Canadians were exceptionally low. recessions," Schirle explained. "We may in fact live longer. When asked to identify a cause, don't get that in Canada." Hideki Ariizumi and Tammy the professors named numerous She and Ariizumi attributed this Schirle ofthe university's econom- factors. "People [have] fewer car to Canada's health care system. "It ics department have compiled a accidents during recessions, they brings light to the importance of study based on over thirty years of aren't driving as much, they don't go Canada's health care institutions, data. The study will appear in are- out drinking that much, they don't keeping Canadians healthy regard- portby the Canadian Labour Market go out partying that much," Schirle less ofwhatkind ofeconomy we're and Skills Researcher Network next explained. "All these things lead to in," she said. month. lower mortality rates." Ariizumi emphasized that while "The project was actually done Other contributingfactors includ- these results show a correlation be- very quickly," Schirle told The Cord. ed individuals tending to spend less tween recession and mortality, it is According to Schirle, the two had money on fast food and cigarettes obviously betterto seek employ- already been working on a project and finding more time on leisurely ment. "I'm alittle afraid that people examining the correlation between exercise. Numerous studies have will take this as 'unemployment is unemployment and mortality. also found that unemployed persons good for health,"' he said. "Obvious- "No one had touched on the Ca- sleep more. ly, being unemployed is not a very KATE TURNER INCOMING LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER nadian side yet," Ariizumi said. In other countries, research has good thing." Hideki Ariizumi and Tammy Schirle discuss their research.

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BREE MANTHA officewill be moved to the first floor DirectorWalker also liked the students' INCOMING FEATURES EDITOR entrance of the FNCC. idea of increasing study According to Walker, the of- space. "Study space isreally scarce Over the summer, the Wilfrid Lau- fice space will take up slightly more on campus," he said. "It's important rier University Students' Union lounge space than it currently does. that the union recognizes what we (WLUSU) is planning a massive Walker stated that the increase can do for students in that way." overhaul ofthe third floor ofthe in allocated office space was essen- Some students fear that the social Fred Nichols Campus Centre and its tial. "Our staffhave been scattered space is being compromised. 24-Hour Lounge, plans that came throughout the building, and as Fourth-year student Chris Muir before theWLUSU board of direc- we've done that, we've taken away says that the renovations will ac- tors Mar. 25. space from students that belonged j complish little and take away from The floor and lounge are home to them originally," he said. "We'll one ofthe few relaxing spaces on to the offices offull-timeWLUSU get double the employees in there campus. staff, a marketing lab, the Student that we have now." "It's a social space," he said, "it's Leadership Centre, Foot Patrol and The project is being funded partly | not a study space. Keep this as a Legal Resources offices, public-use ■ through WLUSU's line of credit, as lounge. Keep this as a comfy place to computers and various couches and well as $206,000 approved from the I come and relax after class." chairs for students to relax on. Student Life Levy. In the Mar. 25 Muir, an active member of several The new area created by the near- meeting, proposed bathroom up- | clubs and services, also expressed ly $600,000 project will be more dates to the tune of $80,000 were worry that the clubs would lose out open-concept, with over 90 addi- struck down by theboard. on space for meetings and socials. tional study seats, and most private WLUSU director Chris Walker Kyle Walker stated that the space areas of the floor, including offices, supported thereconstruction, be- would still be usable by clubs, eliminated. lieving it would allow more produc- though he admitted itwas not ide- "Pretty well any wall aside from tivity for both students and staff. ! al. "We're definitely in discussions the exterior wall of thefloor is be- "I'm overwhelmingly in favour of it," right now about a more long-term ing ripped down," WLUSU president he said. solution for club space," he said. Kyle Walker explained. "The changes to the WLUSU of- With WLUSU focusing more en- The offices offull-timeWLUSU fices will promote a lot ofcollabora- ergy and funding towards clubs staff are to be replaced by semi- tionand better communication be- — there are 130 registered campus private cubicles whileFoot Patrol's tween people." clubs this year — Walker said that COURTESY OF WLUSU finding a space for them to convene Plans for the FNCC third floor include staff workstations in the

« — is a priority. lower portion alongside the boardroom and altered lounge space. "We need to find a suitable club Pretty well any wall aside from the exterior wall of space for them that isn't justhand- be a part ofthe Turret itself. The [Gibson] and his team are not even me-down space," he said. "We need space was renovated at some ex- moving into these offices," he said. the floor is being ripped down." storage, and meeting areas where pense in 2007 to serve primarily as Gibson and his management they can do work duringthe day and arentable area for weddings and team will occupy temporary offices hold an event at night." gatherings. in the Terrace this summer. The Hawk's Nest area ofthe Tur- According to Walker, the project Walker emphasized that the proj- ret is being converted to a clubs will commence at the beginning of ectwill be completed by the time —Kyle Walker - WLUSUpresident space and as a result will no longer May. "[lncoming president] Nick students return in September. McKay honoured

MEGAN CHERNIAK Students come to class with initial PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER knowledge and curiosity, and McK- ay sets out to maintain and build on Each year, the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- existing interest. versity Students' Union presents McKay has built his courses based its teaching excellence award to a on a question posed at the end of professor nominated and chosen each ofhis final exams. "Ifyou were by students. This year's recipient is the professor of this course, what psychology professor Bruce McKay, wouldyou do differently?" he asks. who has been atLaurier since 2008. He strives to continuously im- McKay is currently teaching prove both the content and delivery courses on biopsychology, drugs of his courses, constantly updating and behaviour and statistics. "I slides with new studies and research am fortunate that I have been able findings. to teach the perfect courses, given As well, he seeks to promote dis- my background," remarked McKay, cussion in his classes and is always whose background and research willing to do additional research centre on cellular and behavioral to address questions posed by neuroscience. students. McKay noted that for courses For McKay, you just have to NICK LACHANCE INCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER like Biopsychology and Drugs and "know your stuff and be passionate, This weekend nearly 150 students participated in the Relay for Life, MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTO MANAGER Behaviour, "the interest is there." everything else will work itself out." raising over $9,600 for the Canadian Cancer Society. 0

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« NICOLE GREEN STAFF WRITER We need a nice, simple and succinct fact sheet that The proposed by-law on rental all parties can agree upon, to give to students. Then housing licensing and news about the opposing group, Protect- let the students decide." ing Rental Options in Waterloo (PROW), have caught the atten- tion oftenants throughout Waterloo in past weeks. But now the ques- —Chris Hyde, WLUSUpolicy research and advocacy co-ordinator tion is being asked, what about the students? Gweneth Minaker, Mike Milovick and Zane Valani, threelocal prop- out that the construction ofnew ofyet, but one thing is certain. "It's erty owners and members of PROW, apartment buildings such Luxe will all about the students," Hyde added. sat downwith the Wilfrid Laurier result in increased housing options. Walker explained there has been University Students' Union presi- "Down the road it is forecasted that no student outcry to the student's dentKyle Walker and policy re- there will be a surplus ofhousing," union about the proposed by-law. search and advocacy co-ordinator he said. Milovick suggested educating the Chris Hyde on Thursday to discuss However, apartments in Water- student population is the key. the affect ofthe proposed by-law on loo are not always within a student's "We should educate the students the student population. budget. so that come July l everyone knows Milovick suggested, "The by-law Minaker pointed out that "lodging whatthey are in for," he said. is trying to control the students... at is a favourable option for students "We need a nice, simple and suc- least 7, 000 rooms will be affected. who can't afford an apartment." The cinct fact sheet that all parties can Students will either be forced to implementation ofthe new by-law agree upon, to give to students," move further away or seek out un- would prohibit lodging without a suggested Hyde, emphasizing the derground housing." license. need for a neutral document. "Then Valani added that the proposed "Students seem to be caught in let the students decide." by-law may subject students to a the middle of this,"reflected Hyde. PROW is taking steps towards re- hazardous living environment. "We don't want our students living leasing such a document in the near "As long as there is a demand in unsafe conditions but also at the future. [for housing] someone will do it. same timewe don't want the cost of Students at the University ofWa- But they might move underground living for students going up as the terloo have already created a Face- which could create dangerous living result of a by-law either." book group protesting theby-law conditions for students." The students' union has not taken and over 500 students have joined. However, Hyde is quickto point an official position on the by-law as STEPHANIE TRUONG GRAPHICS ARTIST

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...... 7 THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Crime, transit top issues in 2010-11

LRT project slated Elections Originally reported June29 Originally reported May 18

MEGAN CHERNIAK FILE PHOTO

government an- The provincial MEGAN CHERNIAK FILE PHOTO nounced on June 28,2010 that it ELLI GARLIN FILE PHOTO would contribute $300 million to- the perimeter and politicians have continually wards the foundation ofrapid tran- The months leading up to the mu- Sparked by the assault ofan reputation between University Avenue, King Street, noted the area's mixed population sit. The system initially proposed nicipal election on Oct. 25 were as 18-year-old student on Oct. 5 who Al- bert and Street has and dilapidated housing as factors and approved by Waterloo Regional significant to the city's future as the was running at Hickory and Ha- Street Columbia the for being notoriously unsafe, Foot contributing to the problem. The Council in June 2009 included a election itself. On May 17, Wilfrid zel around midnight, ongoing atLaurier saw a drastic in- neighbourhood was also a hot top- light rail transit (LRT) line through Laurier University student Erin Epp problem of crime in the Northdale Patrol the calls ic issue in the Waterloo municipal Kitchener and Waterloo and a bus became thefirst official candidate neighbourhood came into the fore- crease in number of they fall. election held on Oct. 25, 2010. rapid transit (BRT) system stretch- for the Uptown Ward 7 in which front of students' minds this year. received this residents — Compiled byRebecca Vasluianu ing to Cambridge. The plan was the universityresides. The young- Due to the incident and the Students, permanent intended to prevent urban sprawl est candidate to enterthe municipal and improve transportation as the race to date, Epp finished third, 834 region is projected to have a popula- votesbehind the successful candi- tion growth ofover 200,000 by 2031. date Melissa Durrell. Fire destroys local businesses The provincial funding, however, University ofWaterloo alumnus Originally reported Apr. 22 fell short ofthe estimated $790 mil- Jeff Henry was successfully elected The cause ofthe fire was reported lion cost ofthe project. On Sept. 2, to Ward 6 that encompasses the stu- At 5:30 a.m. on Apr. 22, a fire broke after the Ontario fire mar- the federal government announced dent residential area, Northdale. out at the University Avenue West on Jan. 12 released a confirming additional funding to the tune of Most notably, incumbent Brenda Campus Court plaza. Numerous shall report thefire treated as arson. $265 millionfor LRT. With a short- Halloran was re-elected as mayor businesses were destroyed includ- was being investigation since age still existing, the region has be- of Waterloo with more than a 5,000 ing Mel's Diner, Tabu Nightclub, 140 The criminal has been over to the Waterloo gunre-evaluating the plan to deter- vote lead. Halloran was the first West Nightclub, Sugar Mountain turned to identify mine how the remaining $225 mil- mayor to be re-elected since 1994. and Mr. Sushi. At the time of the Regional Police Service that lion could be managed or reduced. Many ofthe issues raised in the fire, homes across the street from any suspects related to the fire million Regional staffproduced a report election — including student hous- the blaze were evacuated and some caused approximately $3 in comparing various options for the ing, light rail transit and poverty — students from the University ofWa- damage. details have yetbeen project in Feb 2011 and currently continue to be prevalent in the city's terloo were sent to the Student Life No further public consultations are on-going. discourse. Centre. No injuries were reported released. — NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO —Compiled byLinda Givetash — Compiled byLinda Givetash however. Compiled byLinda Givetash

National columnist More top stones sparks protest at UW Originallyreported Nov. 12 Rental by-law The proposed rental home licens- by-law is an on-going issue that ing Waterloo ,.,™, Campus could change the landscape ofstu- X. dent accommodations in the city. The proposal, brought forward in January, is to be discussed again in city council on Apr. 11 where itwill be reviewed for amendments and considerations brought up during public consultations. Next steps will also be decided that Monday. RIM Park litigation In response to a freedom of infor- mationrequest, the city ofWater- loo released its litigation fees spent Dec. 2003 and May 2008 in a law- NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO suitregarding RIM Park. The costs amount to nearly three million dol- After a small group ofprotesters lars. The city is currently seeking to shut down her speech on Nov. 12 at have the damages related to the le- the University ofWaterloo (UW), gal proceedings recovered. Globeand Mail columnist Christie Blatchfordreturned to UW on Dec. Gen X closes 7 to speak abouther book Helpless: After 16years ofproviding the com- Caledonia's Nightmareand Fear ofAn- munity with unique films, Gen- archy andHow theLaw Failed Allof eration XVideo & Media closed its Us. The initial protest ended when doors to the public on Feb. 28. Film Blatchford's speech was cancelled lovers piled in to the store in its before she took the stage because last weeks to buy up theirfavourite security couldn't guarantee her merchandise. safety. The subsequent event was held Homelessness at a much larger venue on the uni- Issues ofhomelessness and poverty versity's campus and between 300 have been on theforefront ofcom- and 350 people attended. Blatch- munity discussions. With move- ford's second speech had a strong ments such as Strip the Streets, a Waterloo Regional Police Service fundraiser organized by local high presence, including two officers on schools, and the opening of Sup- the stage with Blatchford. Despite a portive Housing OfWaterloo in June

small disturbance outside the venue, . 2010, the community continues the event itself was left undisturbed. to combat the problems associated —Compiledby Alanna Wallace with poverty.

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National Editor Vacant » editorgthecord.ca Students from abroad a source of revenue A recent report by OUSA found international students pay far more than their domestic counterparts

NICOLE GREEN 2009. This can be explained by the STAFF WRITER incredibly high fees international students are charged. Laurier proudly hangs the flags of "When you add up the gross reve- the 68 nations represented in the nue that is brought in from interna- student population in its dining hall. tional students, it is at least $5,000 Despite the promotion of diversity, a more than a domestic student," recent report released by the Ontar- explained Coker. "Over a quar- io Undergraduate Students' Alliance ter of the fees they are paying are (OUSA) suggests that Ontario uni- unidentified." versities may be taking advantage of Furthermore, the tuition of in- its international students. ternational students is unregulated, The McGuinty government an- "meaning that their tuition could nounced in March 2010 the inten- increase up to 20 per cent per year," tion ofincreasing the number of said AnjolaTunde Ojo, an interna- international students in Ontario tional student from Nigeria, who is by 50 per cent. This led Meaghan currently inher first year in the BBA Coker, president of OUSA, to ask program atLaurier. students whatthey really wanted "The fees are a major drawback, "because even as domestic students we pay almost up to three times ev- we are about the experience that in- eryone else and that's not including ternational students are getting." other living expenses like going to This resulted in the Going Global the mall," expressed Tunde Ojo, and campaign, which released a report her sentiment is accurate. As the re- surveying the drawbacks of being port revealed, international students an international student in Ontario. atLaurier are charged 287 per cent These drawbacks included high tu- more than domestic students. itionfees, backward healthcare cov- Yet, international students are ex- erage under the University Health tremely valuable to our economy. Insurance Plan and lack of finan- "Currently international stu- cial assistance and employment dents contribute over $2 million to TAYLOR GAYOWSKY INCOMING GRAPHICS EDITOR opportunities. the provincial economy," explained The International Student Survey Coker. revenue off ofthem and then to re- not really sure but maybe I'll work bring the best and the brightest." from the Canadian Bureau for In- This is why the Going Global re- turn home," said Coker. here for five years and then go back," Tunde Ojo also suggested that ternational Education showed that port advocated for better career op- The problem ofincentive for in- she said. perhaps a degree from Canada is overthe past decade the number of portunities for international stu- ternational students to stay in Can- To improve this situation, Coker something valuable in itself. "Even international students from low-in- dents to encourage them to remain ada is not unfounded. Tunde Ojo explained, "We have to offer them ifthe cost went up I would not leave come families has declined from 12 in Canada. "We aren't justask- suggested that she does not see her- something that is valuable ifwe ... a degree abroad is considered per cent in 1988 to eight per cent in ing students to come here to make self in Canada inthe long term. "I'm want tobe able to compete and better," she stated.

Elections and disputes lead 2010-11 headlines

G2O protests and arrests Second reading week Rob Ford wins Toronto Originally reported June30 Originallyreported Jan. 27 Originally reported Sept. 6

Schools across the province this ac- The municipal election in Toronto ademic year deliberated the option was a heated race as the controver- of introducing a fall reading week. sial candidate Rob Ford took the On Jan. 25 the Ryerson University lead for the role ofmayor. student senate passed a motion to Focusing on fiscal responsibili- shorten the fall semester in order to ties and putting a stop to the "gravy make room for the break. The great- train," Ford took an unconventional est difficulty at most institutions is approach to relaying his platform finding the extra time in an already of spending cuts and a declaration constrained semester. that Toronto cannot "deal" with new The University of Alberta Stu- migrants. Despite his questionable dents' Unionheld a plebiscite to en- professionalism and instances of sure student support for beginning outbursts both in city council and the fall semester at the end ofAu- in public, Ford won Toronto by a gust to account for the extra week. landslide.

For the firsttime this academic - CompiledbyLinda Givetash NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO year, the University of Ottawa expe- rienced a fall reading week in Octo- The largest reported mass arrest in downtown Toronto was closed. ber. By eliminating days during the Canadian history took place dur- Countless storefronts were dam- fall exam period, one day from their ing the G2O summit, which was aged, while hospitals and the Ea- orientation week and their "Univer- held in June 2010 in downtown ton Centre were closed down. Still sity of Ottawa Day," they were able Toronto. Most of the unrest came haunted with stories ofpolice bru- to create the break. The question of between June 26-27, when police tality, mass arrests and public in- a fall reading week was brought to engaged in standoffs with as many quiries, there stillremain a grow- Wilfrid Laurier University as well as 10,000 protesters, according to ing number ofprotesters launching and the idea continues tobe up for the CBC. Numerous sections of the lawsuits against Toronto police, and discussion. ELLI GARLIN FILE PHOTO downtown transit, including sub- many await trial on charges relating -CompiledbyLinda Givetash Copyright disputes ways, streetcars and roads, were to the protests. Firstreported Sept. 22,2010. shut down and the airspace over - Compiled byAlanna Wallace Priorto the expiry oftheir tariff universities opted out ofthe services agreement with Canadian univer- Access offers, instead approaching OSAP improvements sities Dec. 31,2010, Access Copy- copyright holders individually for Originally reported Sept. 2 right proposed changes to the way clearance. it would charge for licensing copy- WilfridLaurier University chose Following the provincial budget an- students also increased to $12,240, righted course materials such as to remain with Access and accept nounced in Mar. 2010, the Ontario reflecting increases to tuition and those compiled into coursepacks. A the decision of the copyright board Student Assistance Program saw cost ofliving. national copyright licensing body, whether the tariff is permissible many reforms to improve access to Another feat for students in the Access made clear early in the sometime in the future - also ac- loans available for post-secondary OSAPreforms was the improve- schoolyear that it planned to alter cepting any retroactive charges if students. $81 millionwas added to ment to the in-school income ex- the way it charged universities, cre- the altered tariff is allowed. the student aid budget, which went emption. The limit that students ating a flat $45 rate per student in In the meantime, the university, to simplifying the application pro- can earn per week during the school place ofthe existing $3.38 flat rate and others in the same position, cess and amalgamating assess- year was increased from $50 to $100 plus ten cents for each copied page. have been allowed to continue to ments for grants that previously to provide fair funding to students Anticipating increases to the pay the previous tariffuntil a deci- required separate applications. with part-time jobs. amount of money they would sion is made.

- The maximumfunds available to Compiled by Linda Givetash MEGAN CHERNIAK FILE PHOTO have to fork over to the firm, some - Compiled by MikeLakusiak THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9

"We need their engagement we need their involvement and we need them going to the ballot box." -Andrew Telegdi, Liberal MP candidate KW candidates prepare to run

to turnout. "There's always a chal- MIKE LAKUSIAK lenge, getting them outto the polls," INCOMING IN DEPTH EDITOR she said, adding that this isn't the After Stephen Harper's federal Con- first time the election date has found servative government was found many students out ofWaterloo. to be in contempt ofParliament "Every time, every time, last time on Mar. 26, a general election was it was Thanksgiving weekend," she COURTESY OF THE WLU YOUNG LIBERALS called and the date ofMay 2 set for recalled. "Is that done on purpose? From left: Oakvilte Liberal MP candidate Max Khan, Caleb Groen, Fiona Harper, Drew Redden and Canadians to take to the polls. As Well, you know there's alot ofstrat- Liberal party leader Michael Ignatieff at a press conference at Sheridan College on Mar. 29. the 41st election campaign is un- egizing going on around elections." derway, most university students Incumbent Peter Braid also noted are wrappingup theirlast weeks the complications caused by when of class and entering exam season the election falls. "I appreciate that

Supporting future students — hardly an opportune timefor an there might be certain challenges election. for students given the timing ofthis OUSTIN FAUTEUX existing Registered Education Sav- withoutraising the taxes on ordi- In the last federal election in election, itwas the opposition co- INCOMING NEWS DIRECTOR ings Plans (RESP), which according nary Canadians, because we are 2008, Kitchener-Waterloo, was the alition thatforced the election," he to Ignatieffwill mean "no elaborate making better choices." closest race in the country as Pro- said. "I'm hoping that we have a On Thursday morning, the Lib- bureaucracy." According to Ignatieff, this plan gressive Conservative (PC) political high student turnout vote." eral Party made their first major The grants are not based on a will be part ofthe first Liberal bud- rookie Peter Braid edged out incum- MacLellan brought up issues rel- policy announcement of the 2011 matching system in which the gov- get, should the party be elected in bent Liberal MP Andrew Telegdi evantto students such as the large campaign; itpromised Sibillion in ernment adds to an account that al- May. by a margin ofonly 17votes in the debts that students rack up com- financial aid for post-secondary ready has money put into it; a family This means that grants will be avail- long-time Liberal riding. pleting their education and the job students. simply needs to open an RESP and able to both high school students The Cord spoke to the three can- prospects available once they do Speaking at Oakville, Ont.'s Sher- the federal government will put ei- and students already enrolled in didates for Member of Parliament leave school. "When I graduated in idan College, Liberal leader Michael ther $4,000 or $6,000 in the account. post-secondary institutions by Sep- in Kitchener-Waterloo, home most 1985,1 had a $3,000 debt, I imme- Ignatieff pledged to give a $1,000 Once the student is officially en- tember of2012. ofthe year to tens ofthousands of diately got a job thatpaid $21,000," -$4,000 per year tax-free grant to rolled at a post-secondary institu- Meaghan Coker, president ofthe students, in the days after the cam- she said. "Today somebody could be any high school student who de- tion,they will be able to draw upon Ontario Undergraduate Student Al- paigning began to get a sense of graduatingfrom a similar program cides to pursue post-secondary ed- that government grant either $1,000 liance (OUSA), sees this proposal the role students play. All candi- and they have a$30,000 debt... for ucation. There will also be a $6,000 or $1,500 per year, or as Ignatieffput as a step in the right direction when dates have run in previous elections, thatratio to be the same, they'd have grant, paid out in $1,500 annual in- it, "ifyou don't show up, you don't it comes to increasing the availabil- though a New Democratic Party to make $210,000." crements to students who qualify as get the money." ity ofpost-secondary education to candidatefor theriding has not Telegdi noted the importance of low-income. "This program is on top of ev- Canadians, particularly students in emerged as ofyet. Waterloo Region's strengths in tech- Referring to the nation's colleg- erything we already do for post- Ontario. Telegdi rallied his supporters nology and post-secondary educa- es and universities as the "engine secondary education," Ignatieff "We've seen our tuition in Ontar- Mar. 26 at his campaign headquar- tion. "The most important invest- room" of the Canadian economy, continued. io increase at five per cent a year.... ters on University Ave. in Waterloo. ment we can make in this country, Ignatieff stressed the Liberal Party's "Canada student loans, Canada So right now we need something to "We are going to have one tough where we end up competingwith commitmentto getting more young student grants, thelearning bond, assist with that, and this is some- campaign and what happens in this the rest of the world, is post-sec- Canadians in post-secondary edu- it's on top ofthat. It's $1 billion of thing that will benefit Ontario stu- region is going to in a strong way ondary education, early childhood cation, bringing Canada up to speed new money to make us the best-ed- dents more than any other prov- determinewhat's going to happen education and research and devel- with other "smart economies," such ucated society on the planet." ince," she said. "We're taking the nationally," he began, moving on to opment," he said. as China. While the grant money willbe on money from tax credits, which come discuss the turnout in theprevious Braid explained thatpost-sec- "One ofthe things about China top ofthe existing programs Igna- atthe wrong time ofthe year and election — the lowest in Canadian ondary issues have and will remain that absolutely knock me out was tieffmentioned, it will replace both help the wrong type of students and history at 59.1 per cent ofeligible important in government. "I'm re- their investment in post-secondary the textbook credit and the educa- we're putting into a grant thatwill voters. ally proud of the support that we've education," Ignatieff told the crowd tion tax credit. be much more effective." "There isn't a group ofpeople provided as a government to stu- of reporters and high school, univer- When it comes to funding this Coker also noted that having that elections are more important to dents," he said, adding thathe relies sity and college students gathered in $1-billion initiative, theLiberals more young Canadiansable to at- than young people," he stated. "We on student volunteers in the lead up Sheridan's library. plan on reducing planned tax cuts tain post-secondary degrees will need their engagement, we need to the election. "Students will con- "That's the challenge for Canada, to large corporations as well as the have a positive effect on the job their involvement and we need them tinueto be a key part of my cam- that's the world the students here Conservatives' proposed funding for market. going to theballot box." paign team." are going into, a world in which defence spending. "Seven out of every ten new jobs With the election set on May 2, Green candidate MacLellan ex- all smart societies are investing in "We are not going to give corpo- will require post-secondary educa- the day after many students' leases plained that in theprevious election education and we have to meet that rations a further tax break, they're tion," she said. "Right now, we're end and advance polls held over the she had done well in areas with high challenge." doing fine, their tax rates are al- seeing strides by the government Easter weekend, Green Party can- concentrations of students. "So is This grant program, whichthe ready competitive" said Ignatieff. to be able to meet the demand and didateCathy MacLellan feared that the student vote important, for me? Liberals have coined the "Canadian "So we can make a billion-dollar have our generation educated at that students being away or being caught Yes, I could win on a student vote Learning Passport," will work using investment in education everyyear, ! level." i up in moving could be detrimental alone," she said.

. I Congratulations Jim McCutcheon,

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World Editor Alexandros Mitsiopoulos • [email protected] Developing stories to watch for

As the stories unfold, many without closure. Here is a short list of upcoming news events

Youth Olympic Games The last spiritualleader Revolution Fallout The first Winter Youth Olympic On Mar. 14, the Dalai Lama sub- Whispers ofrevolution have turned Following an earthquake and subse- Near Earth Objects Games (YOG) are scheduled to be- mitted his formal resignation as the into mass protests and upheaval in quent tsunami that devasted Japan, 433 Eros is the name of an aster- gin in Jan. 2012 in Innsbruck, Aus- political leader ofthe Tibetan Par- nearly 20 countries in North Africa the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facil- oid that is predicted to pass within tria. The Youth Olympic Games liament. Currently operatingfrom and the Middle East. Protests have ityremains in critical condition. The 27 million kilometres of Earth on started in the summer of 2010 in Dharamsala, India, the Tibetan gov- escalated quickly in Syria, marking Japanese government is currently on Jan. 31, 2012. That distance is equal Singapore. Featuring athletes aged ernmenthas been in exile following it as one of many potential sites for maximum alert. to almost three quarters ofthe way 14to 18, they are expected to occur a long struggle for sovereignty with political restructuring. Over the past In reactor two, radiation lev- to Venus, and while that might not once every fouryears while stagger- China. In his resignation, the Dalai ten days, 61 people have died as Syr- els have been found to be nearly sound very close, astronomers beg ing both winter and summer games Lama stated that he intends on es- ian security staffand military forces 100,000 times the normal level. to differ. according to the current Olym- tablishing a self-reliant system of struggle to neutralize protestors. Small levels ofplutonium have been Any celestial body with an orbit pic Games design. Innsbruck was governance while he is still healthy. Just yesterday, the Syrian cabinet found around the site, while in To- that brings it closer than 150mil- shortlisted among Kuopio, Finland; Serious constitutional reform is set resigned as President Bashar al- kyo, 210 kilometres from the Fuku- lion kilometers to Earth, the same Harbin, China and Lillehammer to begin in the coming months as Assad is expected to lift emergency shima facility, irradiated drinking distance between Earth and the sun, Norway before winning the bid with anxieties over succession sweep laws over the next 24 hour period. water has been found as concern in- is designated as a near earth object 84 votes. through. The distinction between Similar events are taking place in creases for the wider health and en- (NEO). The 2012 Winter YOG will feature the Dalai Lama's political and reli- Iran, where hundreds of arrests have vironmental impact. There are approximately 200 63 medal events taking place over gious roles has always been a source been made, including that of oppo- Radiation has been detected in NEOs currently being monitored by nine days of competition in two ma- ofsignificant confusion as they ap- sition leaders. the air in provinces in China, South astronomers all around the world. jorvenues located in Innsbruck and pear to be harmonized. Many argue Giventhe range ofevents over Korea, Vietnam, the U.S. western It's important to keep track ofthem Seefield. Innsbruck was host to the that regardless of his resignation, the past three months, the fate of seaboard and in the rainwater in the all, because even though the paths 1964and 1976Winter Olympics and the DalaiLama will continue to re- many countries has been impos- northeast. of NEOs can be predicted, a number is currently operating abudget ofUS tain significant political authority. sible to predict. The greater ques- While these traces are too low of factors can alter their orbit onthe $22 million. While the future site of A spokeswoman for the Chinese tion, however, remains whether to warrant ahealth hazard, a ban next pass. the next Winter Olympic Games has foreign ministry has expressed con- future governments will heed the on certain Japanese goods is still in That means when the NEO re- yet to be determined, Nanjing, Chi- cerns that the resignation is a hoax call for greater personal freedoms, place. The primary focus for now turns decades or even centuries na will be hosting the second sum- and warned international leaders true democratization and an endto is to prevent irradiated water from later, the buffer zone may not be so mer YOG in 2014. from meeting him. corruption. leaking into the sea. comfortable. —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos —David Goldberg

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Cord World staff provide a recap of the top news stories throughout the past year around the globe

Death penalty On March 9, governor Pat Quinn added H4 Illinois to a list of 15 other states that On Oct. 13, 33 Chilean miners were have abolished thepractice of capital rescued after 69 days underground punishment. Increasing awareness of from San Jose mine. Managing to wrongful convictions and a diminishing reach the 540 square foot emergency amount ofcountries in support ofthe shelter, miners found food and wa- death penalty contributed to the de- ter to ration amongst themselves ' Mf) cision. The law will come into ef- until rescue. •4 feet on July 1. —Leeza Pece Y —Lindsay Purchase ->5 Same-sex marriage A bill was passed in May 2010 offi- 1 Deepwater Horizon cially legalizing same-sex marriage Eleven platform workers were killed in Argentina. It became the first I when the BP Deepwater Horizon oil Latin American country and only Arizonakiller rig exploded in March 2010. It was the second of the Americas to pass Near Tucson on Jan. 8, % . estimated that nearly 4.9 mil- the law nationwide. 2011,22-year-old Jared lion barrels of oil were spilled —Amanda Steiner Lee Loughner shot 19 peo- at a rate of 53,000 barrels per day ple, fatally wounding six. The as BP workers spent months at- target of the attack appeared to be tempting to cap the leak. Gabrielle Giffords, a member ofthe —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos U.S. House of Representatives. —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos

Road topartition.. On Feb. 7,2011, election officials Events which have spiralled the confirmed that a referendum had Arab world into chaos began with a split the largest African country, Su- highly powerful act ofcivil disobedi- dan, in two. According to the BBC, ence by a Tunisian street vendor on 99 per cent ofthose who voted in the Dec. 17. The suicidal demonstra- south approved independence from tion inspired reactions against the the north. A formal declaration of stagnant and dictatorial govern- independence is scheduled for July ment power. In an unprecedented 9,2011. Irish bailout W series of events just over a month —Alanna Wallace In Nov. 2010, Ireland's economy was later, former president Ben Ali, who in particularly bad shape after the had held power since 1987, was recession, forcing the federal gov- removed in favour ofgreater ernment to accept a humiliating 85 democracy. billion euros, a $112 billion equiva- —Lindsay Purchase lent from theEuropean Union and International Monetary Fund, in addition to publishing a four year % 9 economic plan and budget. X* —Leeza Pece President to be sentenced Liberia's Charles Taylor's trial in The Hague came to a close in Mar. 2011, 2 though a verdict is expected to take JT five or six months. The first African U.K. tuition fees skyrocket ?V head of state to be tried by an inter- Protests were rampant across Lon- Anti-matter national court, Taylor faces a maxi- don and other areas ofthe U.K. after In Nov. 2010, scientists at CERN, the mum life sentence if he is convicted Britain's parliament met to vote on European Organization for Nucle- of the charges laid against him. a proposal to nearly triple university ar Research, have managed to trap —Alanna Wallace tuitionfees. Dozens of arrests oc- and suspend 38 anti-matter atoms Pirates "if curred in December and protests are for the first time in history. This Increased monitoring in the Indian ongoing. Parliament narrowly ap- achievement has given research- Ocean did little to deter the violence proved the fee increase, which is to ers the ability to test fundamental of Somali pirates over 2010 and be implemented in 2012. physics; a feat previously rendered 2011. In an indication ofpotentially —Alanna Wallace impossible. rising aggression, this past Feb., —LeezaPece four American citizens were held hostage and killed by the pirates in response to force used againstthem by the United States. —Lindsay Purchase

Aggressiveby nature Legend The North Korean military engaged 116— the South Korean island ofYeon- pyeong withartillery shells in Nov. > 2010. The attacks appeared to be in response to South Korean train- ing exercises where artillery shells landed in North Korean waters. The attacks resulted in the deaths offour civilians and the injury of 19 more. —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos

13 » Soaring Yen 113I £ The Japaneseyen rose to a fifteen New dawn k year record high, reaching 82 yen As ofSep. i, 2010, U.S. combat Political prisoner released per USD in Sep. 2010. This event troops withdrew from Iraq, marking On Nov. 13,2010,Burmese military was marked by state intervention to the end of Operation: Iraq Freedom. authorities released pro-democracy help lower its value so that Japanese U.S. troops are meant withdraw leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel goods can sell with greater success completely by Dec. 31,2011. Peace Prize winner who had been abroad. The move comes with scru- —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos detained for 15 ofthe past 21 years. tiny as state intervention violates 65-year-old Suu Kyi was released explicitfinancial boundaries set by from house arrest when her detain- the G7. ment expired without being re- —Alexandros Mitsiopoulos newed by the Burmese government. —Alanna Wallace 12 • In Depth Editor Rebecca Vasluianu • [email protected] IN DEPTH ersona sue

In Depth Editor Rebecca Vasluianu interviews numerous Laurier alumni, asking them about their time at Laurier as well as their road to successful career paths. Ea·ch individual shared advice about forming life goals, enjoying what you're passionate about and making time for yourself and others.

As we near the end of winter term, students who Parliament Stephen Woodworth agreed, noting "Be present and focused on the Talbot explained that while the job security and aren't facing graduation are at the very least start­ that while it's beneficial to have specific and rec­ things that make you happy" availability are important, it's important to be ing to think more and more about what they will ognizable goals, it's important to remember that While the willingness to do what it takes it im­ present. do after Laurier, as they move one year closer to you may need to take unexpected paths to get to portant, often your chosen life path can receive "Whatever interests you or whatever even completing their undergraduate degree. your final destination. criticism or negative feedback from those around vaguely interests you, go and find some like­ It's this mounting pressure that makes it nec­ "It's-sort of like, you know your destination, but you. minded people and pursue it further .... Whatever essary to startconsidering one's career desti­ you can't get to your destination unless you look Kardol explained that many students face out­ it is push things further and broaden your per­ nation and how to get there. While facing these directly down and see where your feet are and side pressure to be in math or business. spective," said Talbot, regarding not only career stressors, it's difficult to know whose advice to take the next steps," said Woodworth. "It's tricky because a lot of students do kind opportunities but also extra-curricular opportu­ follow. Woodworth graduate-d from Laurier with a of go in the direction their parents think they nities in university. While everyone is different, The Cord has spo­ joint degree in psychology and political science should;' she said. Cindy Eadie, a former goalie for the Laurier ken to several successful alumni, asking them over 30 years ago, going on to law school, work­ Laurier business-graduate and Juno-award­ varsity hockey team and an economics major who about their specific experiences and advice for ing as a lawyer for 30 years and eventually be­ winning rapper Shad explained he had voices helped open a hockey training centre called The students in the hopes that their stories can offer coming a politician. telling him not to go into music, but that they Zone Training, explained that in her case it was some assistance. "When I wanted a job I always cast a very broad were mostly internal. because she was so well-known in the communi­ net. And so for example, before I got to law school "Outside pressure, inside pressure. I think in­ ty that she was offered a role in the new business. I worked in any job I could get to pay my way. I side pressure was more than outside pressure. It's "It's all about networking in the community "See where your feet are and sold shoes, I delivered pianos and I worked at a unconventional. It's certainly unstable. It can be a and making good connections;' said Eadie. "It's take the next steps" car factory. I worked at a lawnmower and snow pretty bad idea, practically speaking;' said Shad. about making yourself known and what you're Determination and focusing on specific goals blower factory, and I did what I had to do. I was a "It's been really cool to see that sometimes interested in:' is often named as the key to success. But as Chris security guard;' said Woodworth, noting that he when you have something in your heart you are Kardol, a counsellor and performance coach at often had to make realistic decisions in order to passionate about or believe in it's there for a rea­ Counselling Services, pointed out, it's not always achieve his end goal of being a politician. son;' he added. "Don't let the tyranny of the about having a narrow focus. Andre Talbot, a former varsity football player On top of being a musician, Shad is also a mas­ urgent overcome the necessity "I think some students in first year really have and communications student at Laurier who has ters student and joked, "I think I just hate money ofthe important" a good sense of direction and where they want to gone on to play for both the Toronto Argonauts or something because I'm in music and I'm also As a small-business entrepreneur and an ath­ go. I think that can be helpful and that helps them and the Edmonton Eskimos, explained that in the a student, so I mustjusthave some deep-seated lete, Eadie explained that she is familiar with the stay focused;' said Kardol. off-season, he has taken on other jobs to gain ex­ hatred for it:' difficulties of having to balance one's personal "At the same time I think it's okay for stu­ perience and expand his resume. Shad explained that he decided to do his mas­ life with one's career. dents who need to sort of ... figure out what fits "My first internship was the Score television ters in liberal arts because it was "an opportunity She explained that when one opens a small for them and what doesn't fit. I say to students, network .... And from there I worked at Chorus to study something else. business, there are huge time commitments in­ sometimes we figure out what we want by finding Entertainment in their kids marketing division, "I really think I've formed the basis for a lot volved because if employees are absent, it is your what we don't want," said Kardol. so Y1V and Treehouse. And the past couple of of my education going forward, whether it's in responsibility to ensure business runs smoothly. Alumnus and Kitchener Centre Member of years I was working in sales;' explained Talbot. school or not in school;' he added. She noted the importance of making personal IN DEPTH THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 • 11

·u ''~~=~ Practice yoga. That would be Think about what you want ucce·ss my biggest advice. I think it's to see when you look back on an important part of life that your life. Among other things, helps to bring balance. Yoga, . a big motivator for me for sure lj9 the practice and the Western is that you've exercised your IS. version of it, is looked at more faculties and your efforts as as exercise but it's actually just strongly as you can. You don't a step towards a greater under­ want to be a couch potato. Can standing of your true self. En­ you imagine looking back at lightenment brings peace and your life and seeing nothing happiness. It can offer anyone but an endless parade of TV an incredible amount of bal­ shows and potato chips? That's ance in their life:' not what you want to see:'

-Andre Talbot, former varsity football -Stephen Woodworth, former psychology p,layer at Laurier and communzcations stu­ and political science unaer_qJaauate at Lau­ 'dent who has P.,layedfor the Toronto Argo­ rier and current Kitchener Centre Member of nauts and the Edmonton Eskimos Parliament

tl. ------=-= ''=~======--"==~~~~~ I'd recommend a summer As a student, I would recom­ term. I think I had a good time mend enjoying Tuesday nights in the summer term. r d always at Wilf's. Make sure to go out -- had an inkling as a kid that if and be with your friends when we went to school in the sum­ you can. You think you're really mer we'd have more fun. You busy but you don't know_what can study outside, you kind busy is until you leave uni­ of have free run in the city. versity and work for your own There's a lot of hang-outs and company, so make sure to en­ the parching and just really a joy it as much as you can, while fun environment:' you can:' -Shad, aformer business student at Laurier -CindJ? Eadit;, a former.qoaltender for the who is currently an internationally renowned women s varszty 'hockey_ team and an entre­ ~apper. He won an award for best rap record­ Pr~eur who works at J'he Zone Training in zng at the 2011 Junos. Waterloo

time. Woodworth agreed, stating that one of his big­ Other notable Laurier Psychology experiments gest regrets in life is working six days a week because he wishes he'd spent that time with his graduates regarding success family. "You can't let the tjranny of the urgent over­ come the necessity of the important;' said Wood­ Bill Downe Over the past few years. psychology professor Roger worth, explaining that maintaining personal re­ Bachelor of Arts Buehler has conducted a series of experiments regard­ lationships are generally the most rewarding part A Canadian bank -executive at the Bank of Montreal ing goal-making behaviour and the prospects of suc­ of one's life. who became president and chief executive -officer cess. "I was 22 when I got to law school and met my The first experiment. entitled "Finishing on time: wife on the first.day, and that was an unexpected John Estacio When do predictions influence completion times?", gift but it's brought the most joy;' he stated. Bac helor of Music in Compositions was done by Buehle r, Johanna Peetz and Dale Griffin. "When you do plan out your life, leave room for A contemporary Canadian composer who has been It showed that optimistic predictions about one's those relationships oflove that will sustain you commissioned to write works for the Toronto projects were more likely to be beneficial ifthe projects through the down periods:' Symphony Orchestra and has been nominated for were short term. in the community Shad also testified to the importance of rela­ several Junos Thus. being optimistic about one's goals can have an " said Eadie. "It's tionships because they are so crucial to forming impact when goals are more immediate. However. it is and what you're who weare. Jon Melanson less likely to have a role in determining how quickly ca­ "We have these insanely massive networks of MBA in Finance, Marketing and Strategy reer or long-term goals will be attained. people that only expand and we have the capacity The executive director of Canada's National Ballet The second experiment. called 'Seeing Futu re Suc­ to keep in touch with them all, everybody you met School who was appointed special advisor on arts and cess Does Imagery Perspective Influence Achieve­ from basically the maternity ward;' he said. culture for the City of Toronto in 2010 ment Motivation?", was done by Buehler and Noelia A "Successful or not successful, that's something Vasquez of York Unive rsity. we have to deal with in this day and age. What Keegan Connor Tracey It shows that imagining future success from a third­ are the relationships that are important? Who are Graduate of Social Psychology person perspective makes one more likely to be suc­ the people that you can trust and count on? Who A Canadian actress who has starred in movies like Final cessfuL are the people that make you the best version of Destination 2 and 8/ackwoods In other words, if one imagines future success from yoillself? an outside point of view rather than the fi rst-person one opens a small "I really think we're not as individual as we lan Troop point of view of imagining oneself completing the goal. commitments in­ think we are. We're largely a function of the peo­ Bachelor of Business Administration one is more likely to be successful because one can are absent, it is your ple that we choose to hang out with, so I think Chief executive officer of the Toronto 2015 Pan­ then envision the self-relevance of the goal. which ~usiness runs smoothly. ·that who you choose to invest time with is prob­ American Games Organizing Committee makes it seem more significant and important ,.,..... of making personal ably the most important decision you can make:· 14 THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 ARTS

Arts Editor Sarah Murphy « smurphy(athecord.ca The year in Arts May 18, 2010 Hors-la-loi, Red Nights and I!Amour Bar were less impressive. Live preview of Stars' Fou. new alburn Mar. 16, 2011 Nov. 17 2010 Canadian Music Week Montreal indiepopsters Stars Jason Collett shines takes over Toronto played a set at Starlight to kick off solo at Starlight the summer. The stage was intri- Exposing some ofthe best new cately decorated with flowers, set- Known for his collaborative musi- bands from Canada and around the ting the scene for an extraordinarily cal talents as part of Broken So- world, CMW delivered another stel- intimate show. Featuring their al- cial Scene and touring with bands lar line-up this year. bum The Five Ghosts in its entirety, like Zeus and Bahamas, Jason Col- Bands like Mother Mother, Zeus they also delivered an encore full of lett stripped down his sound and and Cuffthe Duke entertained fan-requested songs. took the stage alone for an extended crowds atvenues like the Phoenix acoustic set. and the Horseshoe Tavern. July. 28, 2010 Playing songs that spanned his The week wrapped up with the A Hillside to remember impressive career, fans were treated Indies, which featured amazing to old favourites like "WeAll Lose performances by Hannah Georgas, The 27th annual Hillside Festival One Another" as-well as new tracks Shad and Janelle Monae. took place in Guelph from July 23- like "My Daddy Was a Rock 'n' 25. Highlights included Canadian Roller." Mar. 16, 2011 acts like the Japandroids, Shad, Sar- Shad's triumphant ah Harmer and Zeus. Shad summed Jan. 27 2011 homecoming up the crowd at this year's Hillside, LMT shows Laurier how stating, "They've been in the sun to party WLU alum Shad returned to Lau- all day and they just want to enjoy rier to perform for throngs offans at music." Laurier Musical Theatre's produc- Wilf's. Sitting down with The Cord tion of College: The Musical show- for an interview before the show, he Sept. 15, 2010 cased student talent and entertained declared "I'd go to Phil's," proving Polaris, politics and ar- the audience. Director Greg Evans that he may still be a Laurier student tistic merit described the show by saying, "It's at heart. the wayyou think university is go- WLUSP staffdiscussed the ten ing to be when you're in high school Mar. 23, 2011

shortlisted albums for last year's - partying, hooking up and a lot of F 'n' M entertains and Polaris Music Prize, reviewing the drinking." gives back albums and making their picks for who should and who would win.The Feb. 2, '2011 Another annual Laurier production, victors? Francophone band Karkwa, Fringe provides alter- Fashion 'n' Motion's theme this year who launched their latest tour at native theatre was "Dare to Dream." Starlight earlier this month. Incorporating segments in- The annual student-produced spired by dreams, students per- Sept. 22, 2010 Fringe took place in February, pre- formed dance routines in addition in on TIFF senting a variety of artistic proj - to a fashion show. Producer Joanna Weighing ects. Burke also told The Cord about the From a horror film to an a capella charitable efforts made by F'n'M Members ofThe Cord Arts team performance to a variety of short throughout the year. travelled to Toronto to review films plays, the performances delivered from the Toronto International Film variety and entertainment all week- —Compiled by Sarah Murphy Festival. The reviewed picks were: end. Highlights included The One —Photos by Megan Cherniak, Elli Garlin Conviction, At Ellen'sAge, The Town, and Brouhaha, while others like Sports and Nick Lachance

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Dan Mangan: No road regrets Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Dan Mangan talks to The Cord about his pragmatic approach to artistry, the challenges of life on the road and how his sound has evolved since his last album

SARAH MURPHY ofgoing a little bit crazy" whenever much history in that venue and we ARTS EDITOR he makes a record, Mangan could had our own little green room up on not have been more appreciative of the balcony," he said as he fondly re- Dan Mangan didn't always have the nomination. After the personal called "sitting up on our little perch" his hopes set on being a musician. investmentand dedication that was enjoying the show. "When I was akid I thought I was poured into crafting the album, he Regardless of the at-times less going to be a vet," he reminisced. "I claimed, "getting that critical feed- than ideal lifestyle, Mangan de- kind ofrealized how many years of back was really amazing and not clared, "The tiring nature oftouring school were involved and I lost in- something that I will forget or take will never, for me (at least, I hope) terest, right around the time Ireally lightly." eclipse the awesomeness ofit." gained an interest in playing guitar." But Mangan's rise to a Canadian As for his approach to music, His high school band dissolved indie darling hasn't been all about Mangan has definitely become to head offto separate universities, recording studios and award galas. more pragmatic as he's matured as but Mangan stuckwith music. "I re- Currently at home for thelongest an artist. He "kind of came up with corded some painfully awful songs time in years — though, only a cou- this analogy" comparing a career and terrible demos when I was 19 or ple months — Mangan has spent the in music to opening up a restaurant 20 and started playing around Van- majority ofhis adult life on the road. — from financially investing in the couver," he told The Cord. From "formative" solo tours business to hiring staff to making "I was filled with all these gran- across Europe to travelling across renovations, he recognizes the need diose ideas ofwhat it meant to be a North America to performing at for a level ofprofessionalism. musician," he said, but despite years Glastonbury, one of the biggest The singer-songwriter also ex- of experience and his increasingly music festivals in the world, he's plained that despite the aforemen- realistic approach to the job, Man- learned the ups and downs ofwork- tioned fantastical optimism neces- gan acknowledged the importance ing as a touring musician. saryfor an artist, he doesn'thave of dreaming big. One ofthe most frustrating fac- overlyhigh expectations. "I just "There's so many reasons why ets oftouring is the quick pace of a prefer to feel excited," he said. "I as- becoming a career musician is so "day in, day out, new city" schedule. sume that very, very little will hap- CONTRIBUTED IMAGE nearly impossible," he stated. "You "You go to all these amazing plac- pen for me and then when anything need that optimism and that fan- es, butyou hardly get to see them," happens, it's a small victory." people to take away from his music, sadness emanates from his music, tastical view of it all in order to get said Mangan. "But it still excites Mangan is currently working on Mangan reflected on the undeniably listeners can't help but be endeared yourself through the steps along the me, we've got to do some amazing the follow-up to Nice, Nice, Very Nice melancholy nature ofhis music. "I by the honesty ofit all. way." things." in Vancouver, slated to be ready could be singing 'Sugar pie, honey And ifthe music isn't enough to More recently, Mangan was He recalled one ofhis favou- for fall ofthis year. He told The bunch' and somehow it would still charm you, then surely Mangan's shortlisted for the prestigious Po- rite tour memories, sharing a story Cord thatfans can expect a "nois- sound melancholy," he quipped. "I message will. "I think that people laris Music Prize for 2009's Nice, about getting the chance to play at ier," more experimental record, can'treally escape that, it's justkind shouldbe hopeful, they should be Nice, Very Nice - an experience he de- the Fillmore in San Francisco along- with a heavier influencefrom his of in me when it comes to making optimistic," he concluded. "I want scribed as a milestone in his career. side the Walkmen and fellow Van- bandmates. music." good things for people and for the Admitting that he has "a rich history couverites Japandroids. "There's so When asked what he wanted In spite ofwhatever underlying world." [Illegible] Punch disappoints Sucker II « Snyder's latest effort dialogue cringe-worthy. Sucker Punch was released The panel unanimously agreed It was a The Panel in theatres last weekend to that the film was poorly written, different take on lacklustre at the the and Zack earnings while performances action an mov- box office and even worse reviews. segments instigated a little bit more action-fantasy The newblockbuster from the contention. ie, but it just didn'twork. maker of Watchmen and 300 follows Thompson was thoroughly un- a young woman named Baby Doll impressed with the casting ofthe (Emily Browning) through her insti- film's villain, Blue (Oscar Isaac)."lf I didn't give a fuck. tutionalization and subsequent at- there was a decent character actor temptto escape. that could have got his hands on that Baby Doll's journey delves into role, it could have been menacing," JUSTIN FAUTEUX layers ofalternate reality in which he continued. "Imagine if fucking INCOMING NEWS DIRECTOR Fauteux, the viewer struggles to connect the Gary Oldman was in thatrole." —Justin Incoming NewsEditor reality ofthe asylum to an imagined Murphy thought thatthe actress- setting ofa burlesque house. es playing the five main female pro- This subplot acts as a gateway tagonists didn't hone theirroles into to surrealist, video game-esque something real enough to make au- worlds where Baby Doll and her fel- diences care. low escapees must complete tasks "You could have had a more inter- He also expressed that Sucker Punch to earn objects that will aid in their esting dynamic between these girls was less well connected, with the breakout. who are stuck in an insane asylum characters being less likable: "It was Most ofthe panel agreed that the with each other," she said. Thomp- a differenttake on an action-fan- ALEXANDROS MITSIOPOULOS film opened strongly, however, the son, however, stated that he was tasy movie, but it just didn't work. I WORLD EDITOR plot itselfpresents opportunity for satisfied with the leading ladies — didn't give a fuck." an intricately put-together film that even High School Musical!s Vanessa Thompson voiced his frustration couldhave kept the audience en- Hudgens. with thefilm because of its potential gaged and guessing what was com- Regardless ofthe flaws in writ- to have been a great movie. Mitsio- ing next. ing and casting, Sucker Punch's visual poulos was also disappointed, espe- But as World Editor Alexandras presence is undeniable. With four cially after getting his hopes up from Mitsiopoulos pointed out, "the ex- distinct action sequences (corre- the extremely well-made trailer ecution was poor." Instead, Sucker sponding with the items Baby Doll The only aspect of good filmmak- Punch alternates between being ex- needs to find), Snyder was able to ing that carried over from the trailer tremely predictable and confusingly deliver four unique and exciting was the music, which Mitsiopoulos SARAH MURPHY muddled. worlds. was quick to praise. The rest of the ARTS EDITOR Additionally, the script was pain- Baby Doll and her gang ofhook- panel agreed that the soundtrack fully cliched and the actors' deliv- ers fending off everything from was really well done, featuring re- ery didn't do anything to improve Samurai warriors and German sol- worked covers of songs by bands k this. Incoming Visual Director Wade diers to dragons and robots, prove to like the Smiths and the Beatles. \ Thompson compared the dialogue be the most entertaining moments Despite an impressive soundtrack \ in the movie to "a third grade of the movie. and innovative action sequences, play," stating that "any time a Speakingabout the layered ap- the underwhelming mess that is character had to speak, it was proach and convoluted storyline, Sucker Punch is ultimately unable to just painful to sit through." Incoming News Director Justin Fau- overcome the horrible dialogue and Arts Editor Sarah Mur- teux said, "It reminded me ofa really cheesy, predictable plotline. WADE THOMPSON phy said she found the poorly done Inception" —Sarah Murphy INCOMING VISUAL DIRECTOR 16 ARTS THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Born Ruffians hit Waterloo Indie rock ANTHONY DAMIAO show, exhilarated and sweating quirky sound. "We had more ideas strikes STAFF WRITER buckets. about what we shouldn't do than The band started up in Midland, whatwe should do. When we were Since 2002, Luke Lalonde, Mitch Ontario where the Born Ruffians, a three-piece, a lot ofthe timewhat Juno gold Derosier and Steve Hamelin have then named Mornington Drive, we believed was that every instru- been honing the unique, often bi- were often the sore thumb in hard- ment had to have its own part. You zarre sound that drew a sold out core punk shows. couldn't just chug along, every in- LIZ SMITH crowd to the Starlight Thursday "Don't worry about what peo- strument had to have its purpose." INCOMING ARTS EDITOR night. The sound belongs to inter- ple think ofyour band," suggested Born Ruffians are nothing if nationally acclaimed band the Born Derosier in regards to their early they're not catchy, but they're far Ruffians. experiences. from a pop band. "So, whatyear is it again?" a hum- Their dedicated fanfollowing Strangely enough for a band that's "We're constantly trying to figure bled Neil Young joked as he accepted showed up in full force for the band's been playing for nine years, Thurs- out whatthe music we're trying to the Junofor Artist of the Year during second Waterloo show on Thursday day's show was part oftheir very make is, and I thinkthat struggle is Monday night's 40th Anniversary night, recklessly crushed against the first coast-to-coast tour. whatmakes our songs sound that Award show in Toronto. stage. "We think it's awesome that we way," said Derosier. A fitting question, as the legend- The security staffwere kept con- get to go out there for the firsttime "We're always kind ofpushing ary musician was making his first stantly on the alertby determined and see what it's like out there." and pulling on what we think the Junoappearance in 29 years. crowd surfers (some willing, some He continued, "a lot of bands songs should be." "It's just totally incomprehensible selected by others), as well as eager don'tget to be so lucky where they The Born Ruffians will be making that I'm here," Young said while ac- fans jumping on stage to dance — can go somewhere for the first time their way outto Newfoundland, and cepting the award. which took place as early as the very and singto people who know their returning for a show at The Opera Fans were quick to express their first song of the Born Ruffians set. songs." House inToronto on April 16, wrap- disagreement with a standing Bass player Mitch Derosier Born Ruffians has established ping up their first Canadian tour ovation. ELLI GARLIN PHOTO MANAGER agreed to an interview after the their success on their uniquely coast to coast. Young was honoured with the "Allan Waters Humanitarian Award" at this year's awards, and shared apiece of gleaming wisdom in typical rock star fashion. "Look inside yourself, and at those around you, and in the eyes of your friends and you'll find the se- cret to being a humanitarian." Young also won Adult Alternative Album ofthe Year for Le Noise at Sat- urday's pre-show Gala, because the televised Juno Awards are ostensi- bly for children. Overall, the Junoswere good this year. Drake delivered ahosting per- formance more engaging and at ease than he generally appears. The "Old Money" skit was es- pecially hilarious, as was his mid- show shout-out to the dressed up (and possibly armed) seniors in the crowd. 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Laurier continues on an unsustainable course It has been recently announced that theWilfrid Laurier University Students' Union (WLUSU) is planning an- other round ofrenovations of the 24-HourLounge with the aim ofadding another 90 seats for study space. To the tune of$600,000, the planned renovations will re- place the offices with semi-private cubicles and allow WLUSU to consolidate their stafffor increased commu- nication, though itwill cut into the lounge area for stu- dents to congregate. It does seem that the 2-4 Lounge is always under- going renovations, but that doesn't mean they are not necessary. This is most certainly a band-aid solution, but the reality is that with the increasing enrolment, student space on campus is becoming scarce. Those of us that have been around for four or five years can attest to the rapid transformation of our university — there simply is no space and any new expansion helps. We are facing a troubling reality thatLaurier is losing its small-school charm — a feature that makes it attrac- tive to top-tier students who would otherwise be drawn by the prestige of larger schools like the University of Toronto or the University ofWestern Ontario. Instead, class sizes are skyrocketing, course selection is declin- ing, study space is shrinking, the wireless network is overwhelmed and the campus is becoming crowded. Planned large-scale expansions are not coming soon enough. The problem is now. WLUSU can do all the renovations it wants, but it cannot keep up with the demand for space atthe end of the day. This problem lies with the university, as does the solution. The university needs to roll back enrol- ment in the future or prepare to accept the inevitable consequences ofremaining on this unsustainable tra- jectory, to the detriment ofLaurier's students and the school's reputation.

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Students must engage in current federal election

We are in the midst of another election, courtesy of a motion ofnon-confidence in the government passed by the opposition parties last Friday. While most of us probably aren't too keen on another election cycle — the fourth in seven years — students must nonetheless remain vigilant about being engaged in the upcoming federal Quit election. your complaining In the past year we have had two elections. In Octo- ber, the municipal elections were held, while in Janu- ary the annual elections for the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- Photography Manager Megan Cherniak highlights how a focus on versity Students' Union (WLUSU) proceeded. Inboth cases we were disappointed in the level of student en- critical thinking has fostered a society obsessed with negativity gagement — all-candidates meetings were dominated by empty chairs and in the case of the municipal elec- ourselves that negative fates are de- tions, there was abysmal voter turnout. served and anything uplifting must be The coming federal election will not be heavily fo- temporary or a joke. We search for negativity, cused on education policy, simply because it is a pro- Let me make it clear that I am not ad- vincial jurisdiction, but that does not mean that the vocating a life of ignorant, complaint- convincing ourselves that issues in this campaign do not matter to students. free bliss. We have strong convictions We are very much impacted by a lack of jobs in the and why shouldn't we voice our opin- negative fates are deserved workforce upon graduation, the declining state of our ions? We live in a country that will not health care system and skyrocketing debt that will be MEGAN CHERNIAK persecute us for raising our voices about and anything uplifting on our shoulders to pay back. We have a vested inter- [email protected] issues, something that we should fully est to ensure that the Canadian Pension Plan will be appreciate. must be temporary or a around when we get older and that our democracy re- Ifthere is one thing that we can promote We can talk politics, gender equality mains open and transparent — the contempt ofparlia- about university education, it's the fact and find humour in a child lobbying for joke. ment ruling should be a major red flag. we are taught to be "critical thinkers." In "more cookies for kids" at the G8 sum-

It will be tough to stay engaged — the timing is atro- job interviews, discussions with con- mit in Huntsville. We idolize satirists cious. With exams through April and people moving cerned relatives and any other situation and comedians who can call out the at the beginning of May, it will be a challenge for stu- where we're reduced to grasping at our leading figures in the ridiculous spec- dents to stay in the loop. defences, critical thinking manages to tacle we live in. and replaced so quickly that there is not Regardless, be sure to vote, either in your home rid- come up in one form or another. What I do wish to call attention to is nearly enough timeto evaluate argu- ing or in Kitchener-Waterloo. IfElection Day doesn't It makes perfect sense. Without the complaining for the sake ofcomplain- ments made before they are replaced fit your schedule you can vote at an advanced poll or by skills to deduce key theories from an- ing. Perhaps it is aided by social media with haphazardly formed responses. special ballot at the Elections Canada Returning Of- cient philosophical texts and apply them — we can instantly share our opinions I see the problem resting inresearch fice. And we challenge you to do more than that: write to modern media, women's rights or (in 140 characters or less) to those fol- and accountability. We can make state- a letter to the editor in your local paper, attend cam- political structure, we would apparently lowing us through Twitter. We can post ments in the seconds it takes to type or paign events orknock on doors for your local candi- not survive. a link on Facebook ofaridiculous state- text message a few words, without con- date. Make your voice truly heard. However, next time you sit down with ment made by anyone from Charlie sidering the full background story. We a group of people, stop to observe the Sheen to Stephen Harper or whoever easily dismiss information as character- -The Cord Editorial Board topics of conversation. Who knew that may be in the cultural spotlight and then istic of an individual's usual behaviour. critical thinking equals complaining? proceed to find fault in every aspect of In psychology it is known as the fun- We are excellent at analyzing issues. It their being. damental attribution error: we tear peo- This unsigned editorial is based offinformal discussions and seems to be the common thread that We have no problem anonymously ple apart, because any hardness that has then agreed upon by the majority ofThe Cord's editorial board, binds us; simply watching a television posting accusatory statements on on- befallen them mustbe due to individual which consists ofls senior Cord staffincluding the Editor-in- program turns into a contest ofwho can line discussion boards, which may turn factors and not environmental orback- Chiefand Opinion Editor. The arguments made may reference spot the biggest flaw. outto be the perfect medium for our ground causes. anyfacts that have been made available through interviews, We are not willing to accept anything generation. An argument posted with- In today's society, critical thinking is documents or othersources. The views presented do not neces- as it appears, or we will not accept any out an author to blame, justanother an invaluable tool. Without it we would sarilyreflect those ofThe Cord's volunteers, staff or WLUSP. explanation except the most critical. An criticism offered by afaceless, untrace- be swallowed by the barrage ofcon- outrageous celebrity statement must able voice that others can feed off of. flicting messages we receive every day. be traceable to drugs, an unseasonably We want our opinions to be heard and Complain all you want, but validate The Cord is published by warm day shrugged off to global warm- if others cannot trace it back to us, we your arguments and treat each post as WilfridLaurier University Student Publications. ing. Political unrest in the Middle East? have the freedom to be increasingly representative. Contact Bryn Ossington,WLUSP President and CEO Figures. harsh. With all that being said, let the on- 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 We search for negativity, convincing Internet posts are read, dismissed slaught of criticism begin. THE CORD » Wednesday, March 30, 2011 19 THE FORUM Opinion Editor Eric Merkley » emerkleytathecord.ca Letters to the Editor Pop music has never province. It is partly why I accepted been this exciting here. Re: In popular culture, music is dead, Since then cutbacks have been Mar. 23 forced upon the arts department, An election I want to address John Kennedy's which has dramatically changed it f* blatantly pretentious and skewed in the three years I've been here for generalization ofpopular music the worse. from last week's The Cord. Mr. Ken- Cost saving measures, like cut- what? nedy, congratulations on beautifully ting tutorials, were needed because over the downturn the articulating how little you actu- of in economy. ft about Yet the school has let more and ally understand the workings If® ofthe music industry. Your error more first year students in each Jg§t Columnist Keith Marshall argues that comes from assuming that all popu- year which is obviously generating an election won't solve Canada's ills. lar music is supposed to be good. more money. They have lowered llittil. No one in the world thinks Rebecca the standards to accommodate this Jill wuEHn Black's "Friday" is a good song—her increase so much that 43 per cent YouTube video's 90 per cent dislike of first years in arts gotbelow a five Check out his column online at rating is evidence ofthis. grade point average in first semes- Black became popular simply be- ter this year. Dumbing down the cause her music is fun to mock, just student body isn't exactly the way to as "Crank That" was fun to dance maintain the name ofLaurier as a to. Kanye West's utter disregard top university in Canada. for good taste for the sake ofhis Further cut backs in the arts en- creativity has drawn him compari- sure they no longer offer third year sons to Picasso. If so, Lady Gaga classes in German and Arabic, so a would most certainly be Van Gough: minor is impossible. They are cut- arefreshingly vibrant example of j ting 10 sociology classes for next expressionism. year and eliminating French and Your take on auto-tune is equally Spanish tutorials. These moves are misinformed, my friend. No one making Laurier more of a joke than relies on auto-tune - they use it for anything else. the distorted effect which, in the Laurier has been a liberal arts end, sounds good. I supposeyou school since itwas created, but is also think that musicians who dis- trying to branch into fields dominat- tort their electric guitars also have ed by UW and for what reason? It's no place in the music industry. timefor the students ofthis school Most ironically, inyour martyr- to get angry about the way that our dom to enlighten the world ofyour school is being managed. nonconforming to popular mu- The people who make decisions sic, you have fallen in line with the for the school should make them popular ignorance that calls Justin with the school's reputation rather F/STOP CREATIVE COMMONS Bieber garbage. Ifyou were to get than bottom line and expansion in past Bieber's fake swagger that was mind. manufactured by his record label, —MattFisher you'd see a prodigy, one whose tal- ent harkens to Michael Jackson. —Kenny Mak Letter policy Letters must not exceed 250 words. In- cludeyourfull name and telephone num- Laurier arts on the ber. Letters must be received by 12:00 decline p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to letters@ When I was applying to universities thecord.ca.The Cord reserves the right to four years ago I was told thatLaurier editfor length and clarity or to reject any had the best arts department in the letter.

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Terrible music has been \ have to wade through the crap, but around forever [ ifanything music today is better be- Re: In popular culture, music is dead, cause it is more diverse. Mar. 23 AH types ofmusic are available to BUTyour Canadian University Press hopes it will be. The great thing about music today is anyone with an internet connection. that I don't have to listen to the ra- I You should take into consideration dio to listen to whatI want. Within 1 that "Friday" has about ten times Campus papers, like national newspapers, are minutes I can have, legally or ille- more dislikes thanactual likes. You gally, any songI please and listen should also know that pop music supported by advertising. Help support your campus to it at my leisure. With that power doesn't represent music as a whole. comes access to millions of songs. Ifyou want to be a hipster you can paper by telling us about your reading habits. The playing field for releasing a get into the great Indie scene that song has become almost completely Canada has, check out festivals like even. Sure the record companies Hillside, Summerfolk, etc., in this have the advantage ofname power, area. but there is nothing stopping Billy -RD 1. Fill out a survey; and his garage band from record- ing music to their computer, editing it with very powerful software and As in the case of film, music is ex- releasing it to Youtube. Of course, it periencing arapid polarization be- 2. Support campus will allow for a lot of crap, but that tween worsening popular content, can be ignored as no one is forcing and vastly improving underground you to listen to it. productions. newspapers; —Guest The best music oftoday is better than the best music of even the 70s. The most popular music is as bad as Oh boy, it really makes me sad when it's ever been. Fortunately, the Inter- 3. Possibly win an iPad. people lament the state of mu- net makes the radio virtually irrel- sic these days. The popular music evant anyways (he writes, while lis- charts of 20,40,60 years are riddled ! teningto music that will never, ever with just as much garbage as they earn radio play on Grooveshark). are today. We just don'tknow about —Steve Lafleur it because people forget aboutthe garbage (think about how much more irritatingThe Monkees would Join the debate online at get withLady-Gaga-level airplay). Old music is nice because you don't thecord.ca 20 THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30. 20^ OPINION Opinion Editor Eric Merkley • emerkleytathecord.ca

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...people who stick gum under desks and chairs. My bitterness towards these people stems from the fact that I likely hold the world record for touching a wad ofgum stuck under a desk or chair. Don't get me wrong, I love chew- ing gum as much as the next per- son but ifyou're going to do it, chew responsibly. By choosing to engage in gum chewing, you automatically take on the responsibility of disposing of it in a way that is mutually beneficial

— that is for you, the gum chewer and myself or anyone who may sit in the very spot where you chewed the gum in the first place. It is fully understandable that once gum has lost its flavor, chew- ing it becomes anything but an en-

joyable experience — think Juicy- fruit. Yet this gum does not belong under a chair or desk, as it will even- tually and inevitably be touched by an unsuspecting individual simply CONTRIBUTED PHOTO going about their day. Gum should be thrown into the trash can. This canbe done quite simply by approaching a disposal unit and tossing it in. Students, some maturity please An individual unable to find a trash can or leave one's seat may reasonable to expect that sometimes during the school year. I can already bench on theirporch mysteriously tear off a corner ofa piece of paper matters can be taken abit overboard hear the "we're in university, what disappear. Why would any ofthis and wrap it around the gum — this in the process and we are all to take do you expect" responses, but I'm change upon coming to university? creates a neat sort of package. Af- responsibility for our actions when not bashing alcohol consumption in The petty laughs and associated terwards, when the opportunity this occurs. We are all human and general. story are not worth facing the con- presents itself, the wrapped gum part of our experience here at uni- What I have a problem with is sequences ofbeing reprimanded for may be disposed of. Ah, who would versity involves learning important seeing some of my peers voluntarily theft or harming someone for the have thought that the solution to MARTIN PINEDA life lessons in addition to our ma- putting themselves in such extreme sake ofhumour. what seems to be a widespread [email protected] jors. However, I think the extent to states of intoxication to the point I am not here to try to impose problem on university campuses which these occurrences have been where they require medical atten- beliefs upon others as ifI pos- could be so effortless? growing in frequency within our tion. Not only does this make our sess some higher moral authority. Indeed, the simplicity ofthe gum It seems as if almost everyone I community as we enjoy ourselves community a vulnerable target for This would be unacceptable and disposal process means that those speak to is always eager to read the on the weekends is grounds for theft and assault, but it also ties up would go against personal choice who choose not to follow it are for Bag O' Crime listings in The Cord concern. the scarce resources and time of and responsibility, things I feel very the most part lazy and inconsider- each week to have a laugh over vari- By no means do I intend to por- our city's emergency services that strongly about. What this issue real- ate, especially towards cleaning ous kinds of shenanigans that take tray our community as one that is might not have been able to attend ly comes down to is the trouble with crews who must struggle to get it off place on campus each week. While defined by irresponsible behaviour. to more critical emergencies not the problems created by individu- these surfaces. these kinds of features are of inter- Everyone is well aware that the stu- self-invoked. als taking their actionsto the point So it appears quite clear that re- est to all of us because of the con- dent population on campus is grow- Another issue that seems to oc- where they deeply endanger the fraining from sticking gum under troversy and humour they provoke, ing rapidly in number with each cur is that of property damage and safety and well being ofothers. desks, chairs and any other conceiv- it is really necessary to take a deeper year. With this in mind, I feel that theft. Does this really need any ex- Whether as a culprit facing a hefty able surface is unnecessary, incon- look at the implications some of the it's importantfor us to be aware of planation? Regardless ofhow much punishment, a victim of miscon- siderate and quite frankly, repulsive. more serious infractions have on our the potentialfor these events to be someone has had to drink, or how duct or a student who is negatively As such, gum chewers should take image as university students and more likely to occur with a larger funny or important they think they stereotyped because of the actions responsibility and ensure that their young adults. student population. are, there is absolutely no excuse for of a few with which they happen to chewed Tridents and Juicyfruits end Let me start off by saying that It's probably no surprise when I damaging school or private prop- share a learning community, harm-

up where they belong — the trash I have absolutely no problem suggest that heavy alcohol abuse is erty. I don'tknow ofanyone who fully irresponsible behaviour affects can. with students going out and hav- an issue that leads to serious prob- would be appreciative ofhaving a everyone's ability to have a positive —Barbara Ciochon ing a good time withfriends. Itis lems with each weekend that passes window in their home broken or a university experience.

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Point Counter-point: Smartphones

Incoming Lead Reporter Marcie Foster and incoming Opinion Editor Joseph McNinch-Pazzano debate whether the BlackBerry or iphone is the best smartphone on the market

practicality and usefulness for day- compatibility. to-day life. After some time, manytexts and Blackßerry, on the other hand, is Smartphones are sup- phone calls later, I can report my the iPhone and I have "clicked." We are pinnacle ofpracticality. Black- to con- 4 Berry Messenger allows one to con- posed be about very happy together. nect instantly with friends for free The iPhone 4 is the best smart- and the physical keyboard allows for venient communica- phone on the market. The unprece- MARCIE FOSTER fast typing far beyond the capability JOSEPH MCNINCH-PAZZANO dented design of the "retina" display [email protected] of a fancy touch screen. tions, not gimmicky [email protected] is outstanding. Videos and pictures with Not to mention the push e-mail The is can be viewed pristine quality, My advice: avoid the temptation of functionality of a Blackßerry is leaps apps. Blackßerry About three months ago, I had a much clearer than either the An- the illustrious Apple. The Black- and bounds over an iPhone. After very important decision to make. droid or Blackßerry smartphone. Berry is where it's at. The locally de- all, smartphones are supposed to be the clear winner for the People told me that ifI triedall my Everything I ever need to do on a veloped, secure, all-around quality about convenient communications, different options, I would justknow daily basis is in my iPhone. I no lon- smartphone is clearly better than not gimmicky apps. The Blackßerry business and practical what felt right. But still, I hesitated. ger need to bring a digital camera the Apple iPhone 4. Sure, you can is a clear winnerfor the business crowd. This was a decision that would im- with me to concerts or parties; the syncyour iPhone 4 to your iPad 2 and practical crowd. pact me for a long time.I needed to quality ofthe built-in front and back oryour Macßook Pro. Ifyou have a Battery life,keyboard and the live with this decision 24 hours a (with built-in flash) cameras rivals lot ofApple products, it's probably Blackßerry Enterprise Server over day and seven days a week. I needed that ofthe camera I used to use. I without question thatyou'd buy the a slick, nice looking glorified iPod the right combination ofbeauty and don't need to carry around an iPod iPhone. touch? I'll take the Blackßerry. design along with functionality and either. But let's sayyou're not sure which The App Store has made custom- one to buy. You walk into the big- izing my phone easy: everything name telecom provider's store and from mindless games that make you are bombarded with prices and procrastinating essays so much options. more fun, to professional and eas- The baseline price for a 32G8 Ap- ily navigable news and politics apps ple iPhone 4 is $749 or $269 with a that I can flip through all day with three-year plan. The current Black- theflick ofa finger (the touch screen berry Bold model rolls in at $574.99 being a really nice plus too). or $49 with a three-year plan. Plus, heaven forbid that my Ifthe immediate savings isn't iPhone and I ever get separated, I enough for you, plans also generally will run to the nearest computer to cost less depending on social net- check-in atMobileMe where I can working and messaging — they run lock my phone, erase my data and from $40-80 a month. look up its location on GPS. No one Not exactiy cheap, but they're will getbetween my phone and me. better than those required for an Okay, sure, nothing is perfect. A iPhone, which runs purely off of little glitch in the Apple alarm clock data. Mobility plans for an iPhone failed to recognize that 2011 had ar- start at $50 and can easily exceed rived, making me about two hours $100. late for lunch with a friend. (She At the end ofthe day the iPhone is doesn't have a smartphone, so she overloaded with bells and whistles sadly didn't understand my lack of to make up for the fact it consists physical alarm clock.) ofpieces of plastic cheaply adhered It has become apparent to me by together, yet marketed superbly. writing this piece that my relation- With HD cameras, FaceTime, Apps ship with my iPhone is probably and games like Angry Birds, I can (okay, certainly) a little unhealthy see why someone wouldbe misled and excessive. But ifyou are going enough to want an iPhone. Apple to make a commitmentto a smart- is legendary for packaging their phone — to have it in your pocket product justright so that the gen- whereveryou go, to be the first thing eral public will run in droves to buy you check whenever you wake up — it. It is a shiny new toy, but lacks the iPhone is the way to go.

Another take: Android is the future

glitches. The choice was difficult — suitsyou. most of my friends were on Black- Personally, I am a big fan ofHTC, its 2010 Smartphone Berry and I grew attached to the but Samsung, Motorolaand others Apple marks up QWERTY keyboard. But I demanded also have top qualityphones each market share better. with their own strengths. Most of prices simply because of The Apple iPhone presented it- the top-of-the-line phones have a self as an option, but I was skeptical. operating speed and screen qual- the brand and has cult ERICMERKLEY The e-mail functionality was abys- ity that more than rival the iPhone following ofhipsters [email protected] mal and most ofthe apps seemed 4 and beat the hell out ofany 41% very unnecessary. Blackßeriy. who think they are cool Android market share among Choosingwhat phone to purchase The cost was high for a lot of Concerned about practicality, I new smartphone subscribers is one of for with decent the toughest choices one functions I would never use. My was looking a phone no has to make. Saddled with three- concern was practicality and I felt e-mail functionality. Luckily An- and chic. Thanks, but year contracts you have to make the the iPhone was more an expensive droid has push Gmail, which means right pick. toy thananything else. I lose little ofwhat was offered on thanks. For that reason I couldn't stand And to be frank, I hate Apple the Blackßerry. 27% by and allow this debate to revolve products. Apple marks up its prices Other e-mail accounts are pull, Apple market share among solely around Blackßerry versus simply because of thebrand and but no one takes you seriously new smartphone subscribers iPhone. My friends, there is a third has a cult following ofhipsters who with a hotmail account anyway, way: Google Android. think they are cool and chic. Thanks, soyou might as well get rid ofit. The reality is RIM is on the de- I was a Blackßerry carrier for over but no thanks. Web browsing is a breeze — gone cline and Apple's growth is slowing twoyears. Over time I grew tired of Then I was introduced to Android are the days of endless waiting for inthe market. Android effectively it. Being on call 24/7 through Black- and my life changed for the better. the Blackßeriy browser to load and blends the practical and business 19% Berry Messenger was exhausting The great thing aboutAndroid is although the Torch is better than side ofa smartphone with consum- RIM market share among new and I wasn't a big fan ofwaiting ten that it is justthe operating system, previous Blackßerrys, it still lags er-friendly elements unlike both its smartphone subscribers minutes for a page to load in the so you can choose the individual behind most smartphones on the competitors. Android isthe future browser and the endless stream of phone from a specific company that market. — might as well get on board. —Courtesy ofThe Nielsen Company 22 THE CORD » Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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MEatiSS™ [mImI Business & Economics Food Services Ml LAURIER Library THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 23 SPORTS Sports Editor Justin Fauteux • [email protected] Knox set for Team Canada camp Laurier goalie looks to crack senior national team for next month's IIHF World Championship

pret- JUSTIN FAUTEUX "Labonte and Ihave become INCOMING NEWS DIRECTOR ty good friends overthe last couple ofyears," said Knox. "The CIS thing One minute she was playing out- helps because I see her a little bit door shinny with her teammates, more thanI see the other two, but the next, she was receiving one of onceyou're there, everyone really the most exciting phone calls any justtreats you like you're one of athlete can get. Thatwas the situa- them." tionLaurier goalie Liz Knox found Knox andLabonte are two of just herself in when, at the team's com- four CIS players invited to camp. munity skate on Mar. 6, she was This weekend's camp will mark the invited to try out for a spot on Can- second time Knox has tried out for ada's women's hockey team this the Canadian national team, being weekend. invited to camp for the Four Nations "It really is surreal," said Knox. cup last summer. "With our season at Laurier coming She has also represented Canada to an end, justreflecting back on the at this past February's Winter Uni- last five years and thenlooking back versiade, as well as on the Under-22 on my minor hockey days I got re- level. ally nostalgic thinking back to when However, that's not the only addi- I was a little kid who couldn't dream tional experienceKnox has. ofanything but playing for Canada This past weekend she was called and now I'm one offour goalies that up to be an emergency back-up for actually get that chance." Brampton ofthe Canadian Women's The roster Knox will be attempt- Hockey League (CWHL). ing to crack will be the one that goes This not only allowed her to re- to the 2011 International Ice Hockey unite with former Laurier teammate Federation (IIHF) World Champi- Andrea Ironside, but also practice onship in Zurich and Winterhur, with national team stalwarts such as Switzerland, from April 16-25. Jayna Hefford, Cherie Piper and Gil- And cracking thatroster will not lian Apps. be easy for the nowLaurier women's "It was a really good chance to get hockey alumna as all three goalies a feel for the pace ofthe game at that from Canada's 2010 Olympic gold level and see some harder shots,"

medal team — Kim St. Pierre, Shan- said Knox. non Szabados and McGill's Char- "The five teams that are there re- lene Labonte — are all back at this ally are elite teams, with elite play- year's selection camp. ers and elite coaching." "It's a pretty humbling group to While her career atLaurier may be in for sure," saidKnox. "I have a have come to an end this year, Knox tremendous amount ofrespect for is no where near finished with hock- them obviously and it's areally good ey, whether she makes Team Canada position for me to be in as ayounger or not. goalie justkind ofmaking my way "I'm goingto play until my body on to the scene.... If I just try and won't let me anymore," she said. make them better that means I'm "Nextyear I'm hoping to find a place going to be pushing myself to be the in the CWHL and from there, [the best goalie I can be." 2014 Olympic team] is a nice goal, In that group of goalies, Knox has but it's still a long way away and it's become particularly close with her going to take a lot ofwork, but hope- ELLI GARLIN FILE PHOTO fellow Canadian Interuniversity fully I'll stay on the national team's This weekend, Liz Knox will go up against the best goalies in the nation for a spot on Team Canada. Sport (CIS) goaltender, Labonte. radar for the next few years."

Read more on Achieving a full recovery thecord.ca Sports psychologist Dr. Cal Botterill. gives secrets to success The school year

per- and recovery, Botterill maintained in sports stories JUSTIN FAUTEUX lecture was "sustaining high he believes that whether it's a doctor working INCOMING NEWS DIRECTOR formance," something 30 manyathletes take for granted. hours straight or an athlete spend- 20 years ago, Dr. Cal Botterill had "Too many athletes get in think- ing 12 hours a day in the gym, 70 per The Cord Sports staff very simple advice for struggling ing 'ifI can have one good day I'll be cent ofthe population is what he Chicago Blackhawks sniper Michel great,'" said Botterill. called "under-recovered." Accord- breaks down the Goulet: "Francophone hockey play- "Part ofour work is helping ing to Botterill, this under-recovery ers don't work hockey, they play people solve those problems. It's leads to stress effects, which severe- top sports moments hockey." once you stop getting in your own ly hamper a person's ability to per- since the end of last And that was exactly the kind of way and start playing with, as my form at a high level. message Botterill, a leading sports daughter says, a clear mind and Along with the lack of recovery, school year. psychologist from the University of unburdened heart that you'll be Botterill said people in high-stress Winnipeg, put forward in his lecture successful." fields can also suffer from acrip- KEITH ALLISON CREATIVE COMMONS at Laurier on the afternoon ofMar. In addition to working with ath- plingfear offailure. This fear ofnot 24. letes, Botterill has also worked with living up to expectations, being sur- Botterill has worked with seven people in other high-stress fields passed or simply not being good NHL teams and a number of Olym- such as doctors, firefighters and enough can be enough to throw off pians, including gold medalists Jon business executives. And no mat- even the most talented athlete or Montgomery, Kaylee Humphries, ter what the field, he found that the doctor. MLB preview Heather Moise and Chandra Craw- most commonly overlooked aspect However, according to Botterill, ford, but most notably his daughter ofsustaining high performance was the solution is quite simple. Jennifer who is a three-time gold recovery. '"Want to,' beats 'have to' every Staff writer Chris medalist with Canada's women's "How many of us neglect our time," he said. "Always ask yourself, hockey team. health?" he asked the audience. 'do I want to do this or do I have to Mander looks at the On Thursday, Botterill came to "We're all human and there's too do this,' and that willremind you top 10 storylines Laurier as part ofthe Eastern Can- much denial and repression. We whyyou're doingwhatyou're do- ada Sport and Exercise Psychology don't stop sometimes because we ing.... You have to be prepared to coming into the 2011 Symposium, which brought stu- justkeep those anxieties inside.... work at anything to be successful. at- dents and industry professionals Even elite performers in eveiy field But it's how much you play, the baseball season. from across the country to the WLU are justhumans. They're ordinary titude you bring and how much you campus. people doing extraordinary things." enjoy the challenges, that really en- The main themeofBotterill's Stressing the importance ofrest able you to be successful." CREATIVE COMMONS 24 SPORTS THE CORD • Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Golden Hawks year in review The Cord Sports staff looks back at the 2010-11 season and pays tribute to some of Laurier's individual and team performances

Player of the year Rookie of the year Biggest upset

Kale Harrison, men's basketball Laura Brooker, women's hockey Women's basketball vs. Western The star on one of the best teams at Brooker was named OUArookie of Coming into their OUA West semi- Laurier, Harrison had his bestyear the year after scoring 19 goals in her final, Western had only lost three thus far, averaging 21.18 points per inaugural season with the Hawks. games all year, beating Laurier game, good for second in the OUA. Also named to the CIS all-rookie twice. But the unranked Hawks He scored a career high 39 against squad, Brooker was second in goals stunned the No. 3 Mustangs, vault- the best team in the OUA, Carleton, behind only fifth-year Brock Badger, ing them into the OUA West final in November, and impressed once Kelly Walker. She also finished sec- and eventually nationals. Laurier again with 26 against the same Car- ond on her team in poinst with 27. would pull off another upset in the leton Ravens in the OUA semifinals. Brooker astounded her coaches and CIS regional final over the Regina, Harrison set a new franchise re- teammates with her speed, creativ- Cougars. cord for points in a season with 466, ity and lethal shot. —Justin Fauteux breaking the previous record of 382 —Kevin Campbell that had stood for 34 years.

— Chris Mander

Surprise of the year Coach of the year Most improved team

Men's soccer Greg Puhalski, men's hockey Men's and women's basketball (tie) The Hawks finished third in the Coming into first year, Puhalski After four straight seasons of me- OUA west division and made it to had an uphill climb. Departed boss diocre regular season records and the quarterfinals, losing to even- Kelly Nobes left a lack oftalent and early playoff exits, both ofLaurier's tual CIS champs, York. Despite sus- an abundance oflocker room prob- basketball teams shocked the OUA tained injuries to Matt Smith, start- lems for a team that had fallen short with their best seasons in years, ing goalie Jarrett Humphreys and oftheir potential so many times the and for the women, of all time.The Alex Doma, and a very youthful and past few seasons. Under those cir- women's team went 10-12 last year inexperienced bunch, the team con- cumstances, Puhalski's exploits this and were quickly eliminated in the sistently battled each game and had year can be described as nothing but first round of the playoffs. But this a chance to win against any team in remarkable as he took an extremely season they not only posted their the league. young team that often was lacking best regular season record since —Kevin Campbell in pure talent and guided them to 2004-05 (15-7) but upsettheir way a second place finish in theregular to nationals where they came fifth, season of the tough OUA Western the best finish in team history. Best year by a graduate Conference. Although they lost in The men, meanwhile, had a simi- the second round ofthe playoffs, lar 2009-10 season, also finishing Giancarlo Rapanaro, men's football Puhalski's professional-level coach- 10-12 before making a quick exit ROSALIE EID FILE PHOT< The fifth-year linebacker was Mr. ing, along withthe unbelievable from the playoffs. But in 2010-11 Everything for Laurier's football play of goaltender Ryan Daniels, they finished third in their division team. Racking up 28.5 tackles, two was what truly made them competi- and made it to the OUA semifinals sacks and two interceptions, Rap- tive, despite icing 15freshmen and where they gave the number-one anaro went on to not only be the key sophomores. nationally ranked and eventual na- to the Hawks' defence but also win —Jamie Neugebauer tional champion Carleton Ravens a the OUA defensive player ofthe year scare, leading for most of the game. award. And ifthe wasn't enough, he —Justin Fauteux even took over kicking duties late in the year and only missed one field NICK LACHANCE FILE PHOTO goal. —Justin Fauteux

Most memorable team Most improved player

Women's soccer Ryan Daniels, men's hockey It was a heartbreaking end to an The Pickering, Ontario-nativeled otherwise dream season for the the nation in minutes, starts and Hawks as theyfell in the National saves made; while he had the best Championship game to the Queen's save percentage ofall starting goal- Gaels, the same team they had ies in the OUA, as well as tied for knocked at Queen's to win OUA the lead in shutouts in the province. gold seven days earlier. Loaded This followed an inconsistent year with high level talent, the Hawks last season where he only went 7-6 only lost one regular season game in 14 starts with a 3.38 goals against and one playoff game all year long. average. Daniel's season, wherein he The Hawks had so much balance was by far the best player all year for that only striker JuliaMarchese fin- the Hawks, was rewarded with OUA ELLI GARLIN FILE PHOTO ished in the top ten in OUA scoring, West's MVP, Goaltender ofthe Year, and it was depth and character that and First-Team All Star honours. brought the team within a game of a —Jamie Neugebauer CIS title. The good news is that with stars like Marchese, Alyssa Lago- nia and Tania Pedron returning, the Hawks will have a chance at re- demption next season. —Jamie Neugebauer

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