PORTRAIT STUDIO

Grad Photos Special r Special

Election Ml ißn"n- Bxlo Twosx7 Six2x3 549,99 Edition Pose of your choice. ■: *WM No sitting fees with this ad.

744 - 5553

the Cord

WEEKLY

VOTE

Make sure it's an informed decision

MELANIE SEAL

Cord Commentary

If Voice. you don't vote, you haven't got a say

student in your run corporations.

of It's that time year again. The walls are

covered with campaign posters, would-be

politicians arc making promises (and even a

few alleged threats), and when many are

making plans for Reading Week, the most

important decisions are being made about student government. HENSEL Ixiuricr is lucky. Our 34% voter turnout

last year was one of the highest of all

Canadian universities. It's obvious wo are con- MARION

cerned about our representation in the University community. With such a high PHOTOS: turnout, its no surprise that Ixturier also has

one of the most effective, efficient, and fiscally The 1997-98 Students' Union Presidential candidates, from left: Al MacNevin, Trevor Newell and Stew Wong responsible student governmenls in the coun-

try. Students come out, they vote for leaders

they believe in, and the end result Ls a corpo- ration that gets things done. tuition Of as fortu- Government course, not every university is

nate as Laurier. Western's elections ups usually

squeak by with measly voter turnout hovering consultations between around ten percent. Pretty pathetic. The MELANIE SEAL than those at Harvard, Princeton, or Yale. pal concerns during students Snobelen's University of Waterloo usually has elections Cord News Government funding is lower in Ontario than Laurier and Advisory Panel Post Fducation last for four positions in its Federation ofStudents. The Ontario Ministry of Education appears to any other province. on secondary

This all four acclaimed. have turned students feel that this tuition increase will October. "We asked for a zero tuition increase year were The presi- its back on University Many

dent for student's decision attend and called for financial aid reforms so that 1997-1998 was re-elected. There yet again. affect a to university.

students forced students find a to with last weren't enough interested students to have an On February 5, Minister John Snobelen "It's a shame that are being might way cope

institution based said Alison McMahon, Chair election, let alone show up at the polls. gave Ontario's colleges and universities the to choose a post secondary year's changes,"

of Academic Affairs Board. "We are I'll be talking about my picks for this elec- flexibility to increase their tuition fees by up on what they can afford rather titan what WLUSU's

that Minister seems to tion You not take to 10% for 1997-1998. The maximum an best suits their academic needs," WLUSU disappointed the on page seven. may or may very

this advice. The is that institution raise its for President Joel said. have dismissed these legitimate concerns." important thing you can fees any one pro- Lynn this have the of make vote count. Inform If Ls to 20%. In addition to Universities a The effect will on cost your yourself. you gram up allowing pos- Laurier in 1997*1998 will not be sec these candidates in the halls, don't be Snobelen's Ministry said that the tuition sible 20% increase in tuition hikes, Snobelen attending

the will increase tile known until the finalizes its afraid to stop them and ask them the impor- increase will give Ontario colleges and announced that Ministry University loan for the Ontario Student for that Dr. Andrew tant questions. Test them. It's the easiest way Universities up to $104 million in additional forgiveness Operating Budget year. and to that tuition Assistance Plan from $6000 to $7000 for Berczi, Vice President of Finance ensure your vote is not wasted. revenue. "Our Administration said, "we will have to analyze Show up. Vote. It takes minutes and the In one of the province's controversial loans issued after August 1, 1997. it ofleet is that the Students' "Who Does What" releases it stated, to education is to in detail the announcement and correlate your corporations, press approach post secondary not clear- those are in need. to our five financial plan. It's a Union and Student Publicatioas, are a better "We propose to remove the rising cost of edu- target students who truly year

announcement - it all kinds of be cation — which is for $6.4 bil- We want to sense that Ontario stu- cut has impli- investment. 'iliat $92 per year can money now heading qualified and will time determine lost, of lion the 2000 if left unchecked — dents for to come have access to cations we need to or a meaas making your university a by year years high-

7 better from residential bill.' est education," what those are." place. Every vote counts, and it's only your property tax quality post secondary Statistics that in the for whom "Minister Snobelen doesn't seem to Snobelen said. Canada states University you polling booth, so vote you fully from 1985 feel will understand the effects of his decisions on stu- tuition and students to tuition fees have increased 200% get the job done. $92 is money not to Raising forcing has be Wilfrid borrow is a double-blow to to 1995, despite a cost of which wasted. dents," said George Raptls, faurier more money living

Vice President: some those with low increased 35%. If don't have no to com- Students' Union students, especially only you vote, you right University with "With this announcement, the Snobelen also called Pierre plain. You have no right to criticize the actions University Affairs. "After dealing a 15% incomes, upon Federal of of increase another 10% Minister has closed the doors to higher edu- Minister Human student government. You have no right to tuition last year, may Pettigrew, to create an be when force students to reconsider their decision to cation to students, and has condemned Resources Development, upset you see money spent on many the rest to life indebtedness, "said Income Ixrnn Repayment Plan. wasteful things. attend university away from home, or even to long Vicky Contingent Snobelen he wants at all" said, Smallman, Chair of the Canadian Federation said an agreement Student leaders are elected into their posi- attend university Raptis

reached meet a 1997 start-up tions because of if Ontario students now on a of Students' Ontario Component to September you. Even it was your apa- pay average

and of the cost of their education Financial accessibility Issues were princi- date. thy ignorance that put them there. greater share

• • • Entertainment • Brain 18 • Classifieds 19 News 3 • International 6 • Opinion 7 • Student Life 8 Feature 10 Sports 12 15 Candy

• i hiu • Will Siudknt Publications "The tic that binds sincc 1926" Voi.UMK XXXVII • Issli: hviHiY-Tiim:!-: IXjiisday, I auy 11.1997 Intel Pentium® Processor with MMX™ Technology

* * | 512K8 Pipeline Cache 32 Meg RAM Memory i

* * Fast 16X CD Rom • 2.1 Gb Hard Drive Lightning i

* * Card • Sound Blaster 32 Sound Card S3 Virge 2MB PCI 3D Video :

* internal Modem * Phone : 33.6 Kbs Win Fax MS pre-loaded (W/manuals) |

: * MS Plus & Windows '95 pre-loaded (W/manuals) j

TREND-MMXS 1 66 I KEND-MMXS2OO

200 IVIHz version 200 IVIHz version

TREND-MPCSI66 lIIM

* Pentium® * I Intel Processor 256K8 Pipeline Cache •

* * 16 Meg RAM Memory 1.7 Gb Hard Drive g '»K||Pl * * Fast 8X CD Rom 16 • Ultra Sound Blaster Sound Card III" • I Jd) 1 • * • *1 MB PCI SVGA Video Card 33.6 Kbs internal Win Fax Modem *la^lflV § I ft M * * MS Phone pre-loaded MS Plus & Windows '95 pre-loaded ■ r System not exactly as shown ■■ ,

Great deals await at a ! I I ~ COMPU TREND pentlum*

Get FREE of mP ROCESSOR ■ • 3m ropy \

" "•Compton's 97 Interactive EncyclopcdiaZ ) Q+^-v \/rM i • ' ' v—' ' * v—" —■* * '' — ' —* vvH*-n for Trend wil h V — , \ you p«*y your Sysl»>m m

v c:ASM INTEKAC • or Store • - hours IVfon.-Fri. It) to 7 IMVI., Sat IO to 5 P.IVI.

-I—!-IJ __il_|_ «| ■rsi^i^_^j>|j.. M Ui I J | |c|

"The lr»te! Inside and Pentium trademarks and MM Xis trademark of Intel All to ■ Logo ore registered a Corporation. prices are subject change witnounionc^^AT^yßtom^lr^TTemuTacturo^b^Honawol^ Mill IMIIIIII I 1111 l 11l I I •••■•l.oT.

W.l'/MMtIM I SM AM

Sign up on any Liberti All-ln-One I llPpflT KDITfIIM cellular phone package and we'll JlMf vflkAl IPllilHlli

a $25.00 credit all I Flv New give you on gm j to Horizons j accessories. fll||f j" Exclusive $25*accessories""j J§|P £)tU(iV \JVtt$CA$!

(3ontinue or education I [J | complete ifout abroad! as"fittle as" Pay $T9~95/month 1111111 1111 — (includes phone)

Teacher - Training One-Year Programmes

for Purchase cc °n,ano a Pager for as little as $69.00 ■■■ t master s i miii ■|Hfl LJecjrees and we II accessorize with Masters' help you a mm/mm Degrees Professional certifications FREE pager chain in many disciplines

"BBBBBi »«««o««bu \ ees - in Australia I Call Us Or Drop By For More Details! airport pick-up

—————______^-guaranteed accommodation YOUR CHOICE communications inc. personal a.,„ *

this 247 King Street, N. (at University, next to Gus Maue) cuituiai and educational experience! WATERLOO 884-8805

Bell Mobility® . k°m- + MountainPlaza Postal Outlet, Hamilton, ON L9C 7N7

Phone: • Fax: 905-318-8200 905-318-KOM4 • E-Mail: [email protected]

Look for our information in your University Careers Offite NEWS

Really quiet Open Forum

TOM HRUBES vision in how we operate as a Cord News whole." Wong and MacNevin both

most Wednesday, February 5, felt that increased communication

of Laurier's election candidates with students was an important first in the to take gathered concourse step; as Wong said, "I would talk to

in the annualOpen Forum. student part every body on campus."

11lis event was year's distinctly MacNevin emphasized that whatev-

more low-key than in previous er changes would be made would

with candidates not to be for ". years, opting . . you [the studentsl to the usual use mud-slinging tactics. H decide." This Vice Presidential year's The management abilities of all

hopefuls are Meaghan Brown, three candidates were scrutinized

and David Bateman. Becky Innes, by the audicnce. MacNevin empha- all three Overall candidates per- sized his business background, his formed well, however reasonably management skills from "summer

there was little disagreement opportunities" and that he'd ". . . between the candidates, making for done the homework."

a quiet question and answer period. Newell cited his previous experi-

the views of the can- Differentiating ences as evidence of his experience.

didates was made difficult by the "My management skills and experi- of their Last Wednesday's Open Forum candidates a chance to get their across to Laurier. general vagueness answers. gave message ence are vast. I already know where

During question period the cur- we stand." rent VP:UA "I don't believe there is a ed. Brown said "Laurier would not to win the office. The hour said his 2 George Baptis quizzed responded seeking Finally, Wong years on

(he candidates on what felt better this could be survive rec- was marked Newell the WLUSU with his they was way money privatization . . . [these by emphasizing BOD, along

the flaw with OUSA. Innes while the of biggest spent," Bateman said, "we ommendations] generally affect importance previous experi- experience as an Ambassador and

"the is that can't... be of the Students' felt, biggest problem part a national [lobby- laurier in a negative way" Innes ence in running Union. an Icebreaker gave him the skills to

we're small because results echoed these "Without do lead the Students' Union. a organization . . . [we ing groupl we want sentiments, "[Tuition experience you cannot

shouldl encourage other students to now." All three noted that education deregulation] would benefit the this job." During the closing comments the

with and schools such join OUSA." Bateman was a provincial issue and larger as Western . . . MacNevin defended himself by candidates took the opportunity to

Brown both felt that increased expressed the belief that it could the Smith report docs not represent insisting that his lack of experience reiterate their central platforms.

accountability and stronger man- only be addressed on the provincial the needs of Laurier." in the Students' Union was an asset Wong took a more metaphysical

agement and direction were the level. The last question of the hour and insisted, "I don't go to that office approach by urging students to,

1 and troubled con- answers - keys to improving the orga- They also acknowledged the dealt with the issue of income pretending to have the I "look past the posters, rhetoric

nization. All three candidates existence of alternate student orga- tingent loan repayment - an idea develop my answers from students." rumours and look at the person's stressed their belief in the organiza- nizations such as CASA but only being considered as a replacement Stew Wong distanced himself mind and soul.

it for if have the tion and Laurier's need to maintain Brown felt was an avenue that the current OSAP system. The from the other two candidates by Determine they vision

the stu- its membership. should be considered. general consensus among the three focusing on selling himself; "this and the ability to represent

The OUSA continued A member of the audience asked candidates was for the idea I'm I dents." Newell said, arc share- questions support year absolutely pumped ... "you

as a member of the audience want- about the candidates' opinions of with all three noting it would be fair- thrive on stress. I want stress baby." holders in this corporation. Go out

and I know ed to know why the candidates sup- the Smith report. Bateman said, er than the current system. The candidates all sold them- express your [opinions].

that "can't VP:UA marked in asked I the best for this ported an organization "The department will take There was a increase selves as change agents when am job."

MacNevin manage itself' and if they would be the recommendations [of the rcportl the size of the crowd as the WLUSU what direction they would take While insisted "I've made willing to look at alternative organi- into account." Brown and Innes Presidential candidates took the YVLUSU in terms of new services. done my homework. I've up

zations. Innes said, "I find OUSA to both felt the most detrimental stage. Newell said, "we have to increase for time missed in the Union. 1 can

the next be a we have of the the Stew and services. need to out take and the Union into good organization ... aspect report was recom- A 1 MacNevin, Wong . . we go you

an adequate mandate." Brown mendation that tuition be deregulat- Trevor Newell are the candidates beyond the block and create a new year." Culture Shock

with art. Is ERIC HENRY 1 nood. finesse and refinement remain at primitive tribal drums. If you ever Music now a commodity

Leonard hosts show the level. the that listen that bo or owned. In Cord News Commentary Nimoy a same I get feeling get a chance, to some Kenyan can bought

owned not called "Ancient Mysteries" on televi- music doesn't evolve through time. drumming and dancing. They can other times, music was

1 like Bach. his- about the combine four or five drum the individual, but the com- Not just as a music sion. They keep talking It merely changes shape and colour. rhythms by by

A not tory student would like Bach, but as wisdom of the ancients. I think that together along with singing. You'll munity. song was associated

a member of the aristocratic in hear that at the Revolution. with the but with the gentry some day they'll prove we are a never singer, people

recital. I close downward We have lost as a whole. Music not created attending a can my intellectual spiral. For our grounding. was

to tell eyes and imagine a baroque style all of our manipulation of atoms, Music doesn't proceed from a base to sell, but a story.

model Embedded in the the hall and the assembled orchestra. our probing of the deep emptiness value, but is created from a song were

of the of of what has before. And in lessons of life. Music The scrape violin bow across space and our understanding of gone our was a process

of such rush find and an end itself, a cat gut strings. The plucking the the basic coding of the cosmos, we time, we are in a to not unto journey

real find create new which individuals reaf- harpsichord. Yeah, that's still can't a better way to tie our new music, melodies, through

to the music. shoelaces (other than velcro, and that we distance ourselves from firmed their belongingness

of the models. What So in some Not that 1 don't appreciate the wc all know how long that lasted). 1 some original community. maybe, that cultural dominion of such icons as think we might find this to be true band today has listened to Bach, small way, 1 can recapture by

the music of Snoop Doggy Dog and Michael with music some day. And perhaps in the grand scheme of Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Chopin or listening to our past.

Bolton. The ancient wisdom of the old mas- Rvery modern musical For all of our technical sophisti- things, this is the way it was meant Mozart. Where is our past?

their cation be. Some the entertain- We music, ters contain some celebrity has following, from and use of digitization and to of most no longer compose may message

for can't music I've heard has from manufacture it. The industrial above the emotion. It is new country to hip hop. But me, recording, wc seem to develop ing come we moving

the music from both heart and mind. cool majesty of the classics Ls all beyond our past. Our musical the heart of Africa, from so-called revolution has finally caught up

v ANOTHER REWARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

3m

Get $750 towards the 1 GM 1 purchase or lease of any new GM vehicle.

THE !!■« $750 GM GRAD PROGRAM. FOR DETAILS CALL 1-800-GM-DRIVE.

theCord February 11, 1997 3 (News)-

Newsbites Newsbites Newsbites

the of the office the middle of the the WLU community during occupation president's ments of Canadian university stu- the 1990s into first handful of students is not a New Bill to the week of February 24-27 at the by a use- dents. next century. This way impacts ful contribution to the debate. decisions will be felt well annual awareness campaign The CBA points out that the tim- of early the stu- used future," said Carol "Enviro-Week"! Following past practices, restrict ing for delivery of books needed for into the WLUSU dents will be to student who by the permitted stay as is die a WLU Sponsored classes also dependent upon Hunsberger, Enviro-Team, clubs' envi- long as they wish so long as they do textbooks enrollment of students. The ability has played the game. campus and Plant no Those that leave will will be here at ronmentalists, Physical damage. of bookstores to serve the students The game played and staff and students will not be permitted to return to the WLU February 25th, Planning, will be hindered by this new amend- on Tuesday, and made aware of office and those wishing to meet from 1:30 to 4:30 in the be educated LORI DYSIEVICK ment. 1997 their environment. Not is the with the media must do so outside "it Stadium gym. Tickets only Cord Newsbite In a press release CBA explains, University environment important but the the office," President Robert will be on sale in the Concourse on very On December 12th, some unexpect- is only when classes arc confirmed WLU environment is as well. Come Pritchard stated. or in the Centre Spot. ed restrictions were added to Bill C- that instructors are appointed, cur- Thursday administration to Enviro-Week booth in "The U of T and the on over the says -32, the federal legislation concern- riculum is developed the after week it welcomes 'full debate'. Time and is deter- concourse reading ing copyright laws. An amendment required reading material administration has and how can involved in time again, the bookstores cannot see you get was added to Bill C-32 that severely mined. Campus school! 'heard out' student to owed the "greening" process of the groups only restricts the importation of used order these books until after enroll- OUSA the most concerns," and then Nominate the environmentally ignore our group textbooks from foreign distributors. ment is completed, must know and stated. friendliest person you Since the distribution system for rely on extremely quick delivery ser- money sealed off them in a draw for The University Security bookstores do not enter a great used textbooks in Canada is run out vice. Campus and did allow prize! Sign in to support being Simcoe Hall, not any of the United Suites, it would force have the luxury of being able to wait green the to additional students to join origi- weeks." KATHERINE HARDING environmentally friendly or sign students to buy now textbooks when for two or three nal fifteen. Cord Newsbite become a volunteer! What do you been able to The third and final they may have pur- reading deal of media - a great The Ontario Student want to see happen on campus Receiving chase used textbooks for approxi- should occur sometime in February. Undergraduate of attention, the students remained the final of Alliance's (OUSA) January review of environmentally speaking course. mately 25%-35% less. Bill C-32 is Because Bill is in its stage not distur- has brochures, videos, free calm and did cause a for third and final the the Bill in its their General Operating Budget Pamphlets, now ready its legislative process, Pizza lowered into the schools from the WWF (World bance. was either or fall revealed that some member giveaways reading in the I louse of Commons, entirety must pass via the second annual Wildlife Fund) and more will be office a rope through vote. have failed to all of their meaning no further changes can be short of the legislative pay in the concourse! window. $10,000 fee. George awaiting you story made to the bill. membership Students' If have or Ryerson's VP-UA reported however you any questions In a news release from the Raptis Council, a that comments about Enviro-Week or if Administrative as joint Canadian Booksellers Association, that he has been "guranteed environmental action sent 30 blocks of ice (400 lbs.) Game all will be paying." Presently, you have any con- the following memo from the WUSC they its on of ice to University President, Dr. OUSA docs not have a policy regard- cerns that are weighing your Canadian Copyright Institute reads: feel free to Claude actions taken schools to inquisitive minds, please Lajeunesse. "'textbooks of a scientific, technical ing against RSAC said that contact either Don Snow The each repre- for within LORI DYSIEVICK collect late (Campus or scholarly nature use an payments. tuition - Environmentalists mailbox) sented one percentage point News OUSAs account receiv- Clubs educationalinstitution in a course of Cord Currently Environmental has been increased in the two On 25th YVLU will be host- ables amount to $8,100. Raptis or Sonja Regier, pass instruction would be subject (o par- February In release issued there Awareness Coordinator, WLUSU years. a press on and of visitors with an inter- commented that, "right now tial importation provisions any ing a group RSAC "this ice Is "Global cash How (mailbox in the Students' Union Monday, said, cur- are no problems ... other applicable importation restric- esting undertaking. The major on the floor of his is but there will be if it Isn't offices or x3434). rently sitting tion." The "parallel importation Change Game" a unique game problems office, reminder to freeze from of the world the dealtwith as a clause" prevents bookstores played on a map immediately." is also certain that despite tuition." purchasing used books from United size of a basketball court that aims Raptis the Canadian OUSAs financial difficulties, Monday morning States suppliers and leaving to demonstrate social and environ- recent from WLUSU Students Federation of Students-Ontario pre- the full mental issues a scale. It OUSA's $15,000 loan Canadian students to pay on global sented of boots to of students will be honoured with the first re- a pair hiking price for new books if used books was created by a group Minister John Snobelens office, and of Manitoba in made in cannot be provided by a Canadian from the University payment being August, revolt asked him to "take hike". "we have their a supplier. 1991. stating guarantee."

it in This latest financial comes MELANIE SEAL Bill C-32 was introduced by "Basically was developed woe, Cord Newsbite to need for on the heels of OUSA having to lay Heritage Minister Sheila Copps to response a greater of issues off their executive director in of Toronto President room promote Canadian culture by intro- awareness global among early University Torque

said due lack of funds. Robert Pritchard was forced to ducing exemptions from copyright the youth of Canada," Vanna January to

third student these setbacks, com- vacate his office after a sit-in was be fees for libraries, institutions, Chamchoumis, a year Despite Raptis to

of World mented that he is "confidentLaurier initiated students. The archives and museums. When the and member the University by graduate

has future with OUSA." students refused to leave the office Bill was introduced last April, the Service of Canada chapter at WLU. a strong remodeled

the until tuition freeze was imposed. creative community felt that they The participants of game a

share. headbands them- intend to at least a night. were not receiving their As a wear to identify They stay "We know of students who KATHERINE HARDING result, the Department of Canadian selves as a representative of 100 many Enviro-Week work jobs and will be Newsbite million in a at part-time Heritage introduced the amend- people particular region

world. Or be unable to tuition if there is a 10 On 6, Pete Savage VP- ment that was intended to boost of (lie some people can pay February the Board cent increase... "Strengthened" Marketing, announced at Canadian culture. However, the representatives of multi-national is coming! per financial aid is not stated of Director's meeting that plans are amendment affecting used books corporations or non-governmental enough," the ofstudents. under to remodel the Torque wasn't introduced until December. organizations. Each region is allo- organized group way

REGIER not Room. The Canadian Booksellers cated resources according to their SONJA Although organized by the Enviro Team UofT's Student Administrative also, member of Association has been violently present global situation. Savage, a What have done for envi- Council, the student University's Aesthetics Committee, opposed to Bill C-32. CBA asserts "As players struggle to overcome you your government in and ronment Do know what the actions of those in the reported that, "the are an that this is a trade issue that will their regional problems reach a lately? you supported plans but added of affaii-s (whatev- to do to it? These sit-in. stage," bring Canadian publishers an esti- satisfactory state help protect ques- early preliminary stated "donors have been found to from and more will be answered for Administration that, mated $545,(XX) in profits, comple- er that may be), time advances tions University that it would allow the students to help finance the project."

remain in the office, and they would Since die fall of 1995, the Torque after not forcibly removed. "The Room has been in transition

University of Toronto welcomes full Food Services vacated the facilities

all issues tuition and the Student Union ® debate on including moved to I fees and student aid. However, the building. ACURA

Designed with purpose.

Driven by passion. Correction

Youp cap's home away from home.

Unfortunately, the Cord did not print integrity and character on Student SERVICE Trained Technicians by Factory Irem Ali's complete platform, candi- Publications Board of Directors. card school's *Ask about our customer appreciation datefor Wilfrid Laurier University Sei*ving as editor of my high Genuine ACURA PARTS Student Publications. The platform paper for two years helped me gain work- should read: an understanding of the inner

FAIRVIEW ACURA 1 ings of a paper. feel university pub-

2685 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener I'm Irem Ali! I'm in first-year licatioas must communicate clearly,

and most 519-893-9000 Monours Political Scionce. i enjoy a should reflect students,

and for hold those in good debate, going out a importantly, power ride to UofW/Laurier available Ali. good time. 1 have written for The accountable. Thank-you, Irem http://www.autorev.com/iai rviewacura Cord, and ! feel I can serve you with

: theCord 4 I ebruary 11, 1997 ———————— — i~iiiiiiii~iii ~~7-,,,.7i

■inordinary sight. wSHEV1' lIV ordinary souncypp^pM

x Introducing the DotaCom NexGen MMx Series. The NexGen / now comes with the new MMX™ technology, Intel's /tv: ]'/{ ii|Zgj^Egj fastest Pentium® have clearer sound. \ processor. Now, you'l <

Faster 3D visual effects. In need short, everything you to HShlPB|

make multimedia really sing. And you'll get it all in the

sleek design of the NexGen MMx, only from DataCom. Dons escapefrom campus

ANN-MARIE SMITH disorders, event advertising and sex education

Cord News were "entertaining and informative" accord- The weekend of Ist and 16 February 2nd, ing to Macdonald House don Tanya Affolter.

Residence Staff members and Fran The conference proved to be motivational

Wdowczyk, Laurier's Student Life Coordina- and uplifting for Laurier's Residence Staff

made to Brock tor, a trip University to attend members. "It was great to feel recognition for

the 17th Annual Residence Life Conference. the work do. It also we was nice to re-ener- Wl NexGen MMX About 250 delegates from cither universities gize," said Genevieve Gauthier, a don from

and across Ontario, Quebec even the States Bouckaert Hall. Shauna Wilton, a Clara

to Brock to share ideas, came meet new peo- Conrad don, emphasized the importance of

ple and learn about each other's residence "sharing ideas with other residence staff and

The theme of the motivational and have the systems. to opportunity to draw on experience I II MB w/256K8 PLB Cache weekend training was Make A Difference from other universities." Designed for MMX (Breaking the Barrier) (MAD). After attending the conference, Laurier Mid-Tower Case with 230W PS The weekend full of dons realized was presentations put that they work in one of the ■j

on the themselves. In fact, most and effective residence by delegates organized sys- 1-6 GB EIDE HDD, 1.44M8 FDD Laurier outnumbered other institutions by tems in the province. One of most presenting four fabulous seminars titled: What distinct differences from other universities is

Your Tell University Couldn't You, And You our small resident to residence don ratio.

Really Wish You'd KnowY): Fasing the There were delegates at the conference who Sound Blaster 1 6 PnP, 60W Speakers Transition into First on to Year, Caught Camera, were responsible for up 80 residents and

Integration vs. Assimilation and The Dream were envious of the close knit communities

Team. that we provide at Laurier.

llie student many presented seminars on Next year's Residence life Conference will 15" SVGA Digital Colour Monitor topics such as leadership, homophobia, eating be hosted at York University 2Yea,sPo,,sand LobourWa,,an * 5& PMMx 166 5 2475 PMMx2OO 5 2735 WLUSU creates pentium

new bursary in Wilgar's honour

MELANIE SEAL The bursaries are composed of a 5%

Cord News capital interest from a $570,000 endow-

Wilfrid ixiurier Students' Union is ment fund. said the University Lynn bursaries range back 1-aurier students. from dollars giving something to 350 to seven hundred and fifty held At a reception last Friday, Joel Lynn, dollars. The amount of bursaries available

President of announced that YVLUSU, the would be dependent on the amountof inter-

WLUSU Board of Directors had voted unan- est from the fund.

in favour of total of "This first imously donating a is the significant opportunity

we've had $570,000 to students. to recognize someone who has The New Standards in Computing The award, called "The Jim Wilgar worked with the Students' Union with a Intel Pentium ATX Form Factor Original | :\ „4- Fund" has been set to jp| Bursary up honour capital campaign gill." Lynn said the dona- Baseboard, ATX Mid Tower Case 250W ||| | Jim Wilgar, who recently retired from the tion was also a result of student need. |J

16 MB EDO 256K8 PLB Cache —-——— Registrars office at laurier. As part of the Ontario Student RAM,

"The Union feels it's 1,6G8 EIDE Western Hard Drive important to recog- Opportunity TVust Fund, the provincial gov- Digital OUEST ADVApIiGS i nize who made; those have important con- ernment matched WLUSU's donation of Panasonic 1,44M8 Floppy Drive

tributions to student said, $258,000 dollar for to li£p," Lynn dollar the fund. "The ATI 3D Rage II 2MB (exp to 4MB) Video r explaining that Wilgar made significant Board made an intelligent decision maxi- ] 5" Princeton Graphics SVGA Monitor Mini-Tower Case, Intel Triton Chipset accomplishments for the Union. mizing student It was the right time money. 12X CD-ROM Amplified Speakers i Wilgar brought the liquor license on cam- to take the opportunity and maximize it. We Labs bound Blaster lo rnr Creative IMB Video Card and MPEG pus negotiated a method of protocol might as well put as much capital into it as Microsoft Windows 95 Installed 8X CD-ROM, SBC 16 Sound Card with the University on negotiating student we can." 104 Win9s fees. The bursaries to all Keytronics Keyboard arc open full-time *»» &

Rich Director of Athletics, students of who Monitor Newbrough, undergraduate WLU A a ■■ 14" SVGA Colour Nl Windows spoke of Wilgar s committment to the stu- attained a GPA of at least 4.00 in the previ- 95 ready

dents at Laurier. for his academic demonstrate "The sole reason ous year, who finan- P*7s P*loo $1249 I $1199 existence was the students, and think that cial need and are residents of Ontario. p*l33 $1299 should apply to everybody who gets a pay $55,000 of the fund has been set aside for

cheque ffrom the Universityl," Newbrough students who are non-Ontarioresidents.

said. iUltilVlaxx 2000 Demonstrating financial need is the 16MB Fast 256K8 PLB Cache RAM, 1.3G8 HDD, Intel Pentium 120 MHz CPU, Mid-TowerCase, RAM, Wilgar's children, Jackie, Jay, and focus of the bursaries, rather than academic 2MB EDO MPEG Video Card Wavetable Sound Card, 8X CD-ROM, Andrew "Students ] ,44M8 FDD, 3D Accelerated presented a slide showand a poem achievement. may have a lower and Win9s Windows 95 installed with CD & Manuals, Mouse their 104 Keyboard, honouring father "The Registrar Dad" academic standing as a result of a part time Amplified Speakers, SVGA Colour Monitor V JT for IBM Game Port/2 SEGA Saturn Digital Game Ports, 14" ffig his years at Ixiurier. job," Lynn said, "the Union wanted to $ Free SEGA PC Game Pad and I "I'm about this bur- the available Digital «Jjß extremely happy ensure bursary program was m W W m 2 FREE SEGA SATURN PC GAMES sary," Wilgar said. "If there was one thing to as many students as possible."

that bothered me while was at he felt that the Prices cash discounted and ore subject lo I university, it said that bursary are trademarks ol Intel Corporation. ore Wilgar Check store for details *OAC, Intel Inside and MMX logo and copyright ix design without notice. We reserve the fight lo limit quanilies. Images design out of lliere that addressed the issue of change was running money are a lot was special in it

of It's not Ibt of those in need who not needy people. a money they may have the acade-

require, just enough to get them through." mic stature to receive a scholarship. I DATA

theCord February 11, 1997 5 INTERNATIONAL

Getting to Europe

will be DIANNE CLARKSON places in hurope. Tourist offices, for under six months, you

01 lIP Cord International travel books and brochures are a covered by automatically.

it So you're thinking of going to good place to start. Only this isn't as good as sounds.

Burope? Bonfire parties on a Creek Necessary Documentation For starters, 01 lIP will only cover

that would con- island, summer skiing in the Alps, Canadians travelling to hurope the amount they

1 1 if underwent the same summer breezes and Paris moon- must have a valid passport. tribute you

1 Ontario. If it costs light These European daydreams Applications are available at post procedure in distracted last offices and most travel It the difTerenc.e will me through my year agencies. more overseas, One at uiii\(M~sily costs $60.00 and you'll need two come out of your own pocket. HARDING disaster The ink was still wet on my passport photographs and proof of illness can inflict on your diploma when i bolted to Hurope in Canadian Citizenship (ie. birth cer- plans. I can't rccommond strongly

that 1 medical search of adventure. 1 returned to tificate). enough you purchase

1 insur- Canada months later but it was too Many Eastern huropean coun- insurance (ie. Bon Voyage KATHEKINE

which sold Travel late - the travel bug had bitten. I led tries also visas. Make sure ance is through

And In all, I've check with the consulates for Cuts). again. again. spent you PHOTO: about three details before I've found it There years backpacking you go. Getting

of factors to these around the world. Hxperience, completely acceptable to list my There are a number cheaper purchase

l is into one dumb luck and the occasional disas- student and which affect the of (light. travel agent than This Hying city occupation as my trip's price your through any and homo from another. have lot about bud- visa The first is date. with the airline. flying ter taught me a purpose as holiday on applica- your departure directly cities choose student and are Provided the two get travel. I hope this article will tions. Generally, low season goes until If you are a you

flexi- serviced the same airline, this with shortcut to the Insurance is the most shoulder season until reluctant to compromise your are by provide you a important mid-May, goe>s the best is ticket not cost much more and information. investment that make mid-June and season runs until on dates, option may same you can high bility of that the student class airfares save Advance before head out. The first You can also save if you heaps money you Planning you type mid-September. likely

available at Travel Cuts. These are would have mistake made cancellation. This the non- Canada e>n a spent backpacking The biggest 1 on is covers you depart Sunday- discounted air fares and the fee to Words obsessed refundable- if need to and return on a Parting my first trip was being penalty you Thursday Monday- interested in will also or return If are learning with conceivable cancel due to illness and The of change your departure you keeping every your (light Friday. length slay

l dates low more about travel, the I still shudder when 1 it is idea because tick- affect ticket is ($3O- $50). budget option open. a good many your price . where Student Travel Show will be held at 1 bv ets have cancellation Seat sales and charter flights Finally, depending on you think of how much money spent a high penalty

l.aurier on March \2 in the con- ofTer the lowest rates. The are planning to travel, might not planning. Planning doesn't (up to 100%). You should also con- usually you

from 10 a.m - 3 sider is that have te> want to consider an open jaw ticket. course p.m. mean creating an inflexible itinerary baggage insurance, a relatively disadvantage you

small that will The that will chart every hour. It means investment protect compromise some flexibility.

and in case Ls stolen, lost, cancellation are high (up sorting through you priorities you anything penalties and it be (or options. or damaged. te> 100%) can expensive

I think the best to start is to there is medical insur- to the way finally impossible) change departure It is find out much about ance. If are from Ontario or return dates. generally as as you can you away

Rugby across ■9SI I. the pond I degrees A look at sport and travel

win it I ETHAN GUCFA was most needed. With one and all over again, wouldn't change a

Cord International five losses our size and experience tiling. There are however certain I

our I 97 Most Europeans arc at least some- was no match against the Welsh and aspects of tour which feel UNIVERSITY WEEK

Flawless ball skills made it and to what interested in spoil, and many English. handling superior unique any

are downright fanatical about it. and the speed at which they execut- other rugby tour I have experienced.

The recent decision to make rugby ed their plays made it extremely dif- BILLETING: One of the best ways to

dominate of and feel for cul- union a professional spoil is a good ficult for us to any part see get a European

tin 1 We facets is live with while example of how a solid fan base and game. were beat in all ture to a family you

tour increasing sponsorship support can of the game- are travelling. My twenty day

I the with five different change a sport. experienced this However, game was not con- was spent living

European phenomena of spoil first sidered by all to be a complete flop. families. This type of accommoda-

hand when I toured the United The United Kingdom had plenty to tion is obviously affordable and also

in senior of offer school athletes who for the eliminate the of Kingdom my year high high helps feeling being school. most part had never been outside of just a mere tourist.

COACHING STAFF: On this particular tour. I had the North America. Hie pure experi- Such a highly

the honour of representing our province ence of playing rugby where the publicized tour has ability to

had from and had draw of the talented by playing on the Ontario Under-19 game originated some most

Rugby Team. Twenty-five of the developed into a professional sport coaches from across Canada. Since most "promising athletes" the was an exciting feeling. Playing in most of our coaching staff were orig-

front of crowds of from Britain province of Ontario had to offer were thousands, giving inally they were recog- scheduled to play some of the United autographs to fans, and living like nized as multi-talented for their

definite of the and their ticket Kingdom's finest rugby teams. This elites were highlights coaching ability assistance Our Student mid-week Day/Night \ ! unfa- tour twenty day four allowed the province trip. As well, experiencing an as guides. is better than ever our Molson Canadian \ r 1 with during of Ontario to test out its enormous miliar culture as representatives of 25 RUGBY PLAYERS: louring j

who Week with size against British and Welsh skills. Canada allowed us to mature not a large number of people are University * This was our opportunity to show only as rugby players but as individ- the same age and who share similar lull-time student I.D. I . 1 ,7 , ~ u . , the rest of the rugbv world that uals. Experiencing this different interests played a significant role in half J/utfMm ■ ...that's price! | was a force to be lifestyle, meeting new people and dealing with lulls on our tour. Canadian rugby any I The Molson Canadian University Week '97 differ- To this I still in reckoned with. trying new things gave me a day, keep contact I live and much much more. Let us is from February 17th to 21 st. All week long there'll be music and life and enabled with of the athletes and The tour was well publicized ent on many perspective 31 trails and 2 snowboard host you on our expertly groomed parks, all the the coaches. with a substantial amount of me to note possibilities '' en u w'^ some ntQno s est r ®s a,oun( ]S t y° ' world has oiler. PUBS: of has sponsorship. Local support and a to Sport course always had role in the tra- frivolous provincial government Backpacking versus travelling played an important yl /112/. Direct 705-445-023 1 of and week excursion a with a team are two ditions recreation sociability made our three large complete- \y§f Toronto 4 1 6-869-3799 different of associated with The is financial ease for our parents. ly ways experiencing drinking. pub Web: www.bluemountain.ca of the to be a culture. Both the central social institution [email protected] I lowever, what was supposed European definitely Alllg email:

tuned into have their and disadvan- adult and a three week get away advantages male, occupied pivotal where both that resembled that of a tages. position men played something MOLSON BLUE The in which 1 able to and talked about them. It is business trip. A mixture of jet lag, way was games CANADIAN/MOUNMIN the United has undeniable that the is of the late nights in the pubs, and a relent- experience Kingdom pub one

our left an everlasting favourable most important threads in the social less training schedule hindered :i£So;it

it mind. If I could do fabric ofBritain. performance on the pitch when impression on my

theCord bebruarif 11, 1997 6 OPINION

Editorial

As I see it...

I'm not a full-time student at Eaurier, so I won't be voting in this year's election. However, I've followed the election

and I've covered the Students' Union and Student all I'll tell closely, Publications year, so you my impression of die

candidates. don't take word for it. Go ahead and make mind However, my up your own and vote. the Cord WEEKLY The. Presidential candidates for WEUSU Each has their vary greatly. own method of interpreting the issues and

with the Chief for dealing University community. Choosing a Executive Officer the head of a four million dollar cor-

task. what strikes poration is no easy Here's me about each of the candidates. "The tie that binds since 1926" Al MacNevin: You can't but notice MacNevin's lack of Head Resident help experience. Being an Assistant is simply

not the for right training ground the Students' Union. Although his overwhelming enthusiasm and confidence are

doesn't it. He have admirable, MacNevin just cut may "done his homework" and he may "know the math", but

there's that learn Bwuisp^ no way MacNevin can the policies, responsibilities, liaisons and obligations of the Union. Even his token attendance at two Board meetings doesn't count for much.

Trevor Newell: Being the Chair of the Finance and Building committee on the WEUSU Board of Directors has

.4 Wilfrid Lauricr University Student Publication him excellent the given an background in corporation's finances. If there's one tiling that's made this corporation

strong, it's a solid financial base. Neweli's involvement in the University Senate and Board of Governors has given 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 him of the contacts needed to hold the His with Administration many position of President. familiarity may cause (519) 884-1970ext. 3564

to whose team he's on. It's to note that Newell has often Fax:(519)884-7723 I people question important questioned the faculty, staff and Administration. Newell knows the inside and With his it's find faults. Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 university out. experience, tough to

Stew Wong: It's hard to miss the fact that Stew is well versed in Students' Union policy. An active volunteer in

facets knows the many of WLUSU, Wong corporation very well. His dedication as Chair of Constitutional and received the "I just following wire from my generous Daddy the WEUSU Board illustrates the attention it Operational Development on he pays to detail. That being said, must 'Dear Jack: Don't vote than buy a single more necessary. be that the of President recognized job is as much a "governance" job as it is managerial. WEUSU now employs

I'll be damned if am going to for a landslide.'" full-time and himself I pay many managers, as Wong admits, the transition will be a "challenge". As Wong is unfamiliar -John F. Kennedy with and interaction in the be difficult well. University policy Administrators, University community may as

The Vice President: University Affairs' race is pretty tight. None of the Candidates have worked that hard to dif-

ferentiate themselves from each other. All have similar and all have Editorial Board knowledge, experience in WEUSU, making it a

call. Editor-in-Chief Melanie Seal tough

David Bateman: As a BACCHUS booster, Bateman has been dedicated to WEUSU. it's to News Editor Tom Hrubes always However, tough if he make switch the Student Services determine can adequately the from department to University Affairs. At a Associate News Editor Lori Dysievick

time when OUSA needs a deal of Bateman s not OUSA Entertainment Editor Aaron Hunter great guidance, vague suggestions might keep strong.

Brown: who's worked with the Orientation Week Committee, at the Centre Assistant Entertainment Editor Robin Whittaker Meaghan Anyone Meaghan on Spot,

or the BSA, will know that she boils over with enthusiasm and dedication. However, she, like Bateman, was unable Sports Editor Greg Chownyk

to specific answers when referring to OUSA. The move from the Student Activities department to Assistant Sports Editor Jim Donnelly give University

AlTairs will be a Features Editor Ann-Marie Smith definitely big leap.

Life Editor Ann Huskinson Becky Innes: Innes' campaign was run diligently, with a good deal of research and dedication. Talking to other

schools and the Political Science the StudentCourse Evaluation of her ini- Production Manager Mike Vencel asking Department to run arc examples

tiative. But Innes had very few "new" ideas of her own. Her resignation from the University Senate may cause Cord Staff some to be concernedabout her ability to hold such a busy office.

WLUSU/WLUSP BOD: With lot of and all the I'm to mention Production Assistants Sarah Hollands not a space left, very qualified candidates, just going a

few be clear that successful Board made of mixture of Veteran and Rookie mem- Colleen Nicholson items. Eirsdy, it must a is up a

Mike Caesar bers. New Board members will bring the board fresh perspective, however the experience of older members can

I I Una Tam only keep the momentummoving smoothly. That said, think you'd be crazy not to re-elect Scott larris and Bruce

Classified Coordinator Patricia Lancia Dorland. Something that can't be overlooked is the fact thatSteve Convey has gone to almost every Board meeting

Copy Editors Megan Atkinson since September. Convey wants to be on the Board.

F.llen Lee So there have it. Take it leave it. But these will not be Mary you or remember, people only spending your money, they

Coordinator Katherine of would vote "International Harding will be representing your views both in and out of the university. I hope that none you solely on my

find ideas. Consider heard the last two weeks and opinion rather Uian go out and your own everything you've over Student Publications Staff vote wisely.

Photo Manager Marion Hensel

Photo Technicans Steve Williams Editorial by Melanie Seal, Editor-in-Chief those the Cord the edito- JoanneSpadafora The opinions expressed in ihis editorialare those ofthe author, and do not necessarily reflect of Staff,

rial board or WilfridLaurierUniversity StudentPublications. Art Director Jeremy Kerr

Systems Administrator John Maljkovich

On - Line Editor Andrew White

Advertising Manager Robert Norris Ad Sales Rcprcscntives Nolin LeChasseur LETTERS Rebecca Shropshire

Ad Production Manager Dannielle Chartrand Ad Production Assistant Megan Rarnard toEditor the Sandra Cunha

Gregory English

Andrew Warrack

Atheletic Advertising Manager Pete Robinson Student Senator feels to have effect on this need to be as any fully explored campus Women's Centre Administration ignored University's policies, then it Is up to safety Issues. The the activi- has wide of the newspaper to report a range resources on President Laurie Legault Dear Editor, ties of Student Senators like myself these issues and we encourage all VP of Finance Kevin MacDonald have of the laurier I am writing in response to your and Trevor Newell. You members community VP of Operations David Janzen efforts lack to contact for information. cover story on February 5, 1997, maligned our or thereof us more Public Relation Michelle Love Manager Women's Collective "Laurier's class struggle". Your in the past and then when we do The Centre Board of Directors Shayne Lidkea writer has captured the main facts something, you simply neglect to Beth Costelec Jen Clarke it. of the story, however there are addi- report Quite frankly, I believe that Christine Gergich Ryan Lock tional facets to the story that I would is unfair. Domenico Magisano more I would Sincerely, argue arc: important. ill like to point out that at that Senate Anish Makim Hie Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemedby the staff as a voting Code outlined in The Cora 22,1997, there Student Senator body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its of Ethics, Cord Constitution. meeting on January to a for addresses within Canada. The Cord is subscription rates are $20.00 per term printed by CanWeb Printing. All were two student senators asking commentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, the editorial board, detailed of Women's Centre or VVLU Publications. very questions Dr. Smith, concerned about that he simply refused to answer. Staff; "Production" Paul Mclean, line Henry, Cheryl Spencer, Thorn Ryan, Senator Newell asked about the Safety Feature Roxannc Coppens, Hay Schmidt, Amanda Stocks, Ben Harris, Andrew effect the class sizes were on Dear Editor White, Tim Durkin and Vannessa Haltrecht. having that the Cord the quality of education and Dr. Although we are glad some Contributors: Backstreet CD Dianne Sonja Regier, Boys (too many times), Smith told Mr. Newell to refer back is addressing campus safety issues, Ethan Susan Brown, Tina's Clarkson, Gucfa. gourmet George feel feature did not '|K|| popcorn, to the Divisional Council of the we that your Raptis, David Duchovny, Kate Sullivan, Curtis Crawford, cheap movie Mary women's Faculty. Thus, when 1 asked Dr. adequately address safety Tuesday (yah!), Black Students' Association, Scott Stevens, Darren Winfield, Carson about student concerns. While security in resi- Mike Adoijan, Paul Wellhauser, Peter Schmidt, Jennifer Dingman, Kathy representa- will appear be traced back Waterloo the Divisional dence is there are llagen and her son Jim. Although its roots can to tion on Council, Dr. an issue, larger Lutheran the Cord is non-denominational. Wc worship nothing here College, Carson quite flippantly replied, "I cultural and social threats to in fte work. know that if at the Cord. Nothing that Ls, except work. Work, work, We don't know". women's safety perpetuated both in

then - bam! we come to work each and every day, do a good job Dog gonnit What I believe the residence and on the larger will like that will The Record, The Star, important campus people us! We will print a paper scoop February f®fr Student Senators which did not address. Some of and even that the The Cord is in search of here is that you lovely paper, Imprint. constantly story the Truth, and in favour of guilty rich amateur golfers to $25 mil- this for dis- these issues, like date/acquaintance asking pay tried to bring issue up issue. lion in punitive damages for the crimes they commit. Gee, I guess you may the cussion, but were simply brushed rape, sexual harassment and of shoes... hear have to sell those clubs, OJ. "lime to get a new pair 1 Kinney aside. If Student Senators are going widespread patriarchal culture has a sale.

theCord February 11, 1997 7 STUDENTLIFE

What's in the Valentine's Stars

Doubtful: Cancer - CHERYL SPENCER Doubtful: Cancer - too moody and bruising; libra - too frivolous Neutral: Pisces and Taurus too depressing;

Libra - insincere Cord - Neutral: and too Student Life easily hurt; Capricorn good sex, Sagittarius Aquarius

won't last Neutral: Gemini and Leo

It's time of where that year again Neutral: Virgo and Scorpio Venus rules the earth and the signs 11 L seek valentines. The following com- 110 SCORPIO

fun to patibility guide is a way (July 21-Aug.2l) (0c,t.23-N0v.22)

search for best match. Most Most your Snr TAURUS Compatible Signs: Sagittarius, Compatible Signs: Pisces,

Remember that this Is strictly done (April 21-May 20) Leo and Aries Scorpio and Cancer AQUARIUS

by astrological reference. Should Most Compatible Signs: Virgo, Next Best: libra, Gemini Next Best: Capricorn, Virgo and (Jan.2o-Feb.lB)

of not - but libra Most Gemini, any your relationships con- Taurus and Capricorn Doubtful: Scorpio great sex Compatible Signs:

this - too Doubtful: - too and libra form to guide, it means power- Next Best: Cancer, Pisces won't last; Taurus stable for Aquarius impersonal; Aquarius

- Next Best: ful influences are at work in the per- Doubtful: Aquarius - too fond of your liking Leo too arrogant Sagittarius, Capricorn

Neutral: and Gemini and Aries son's horoscope. These can be change Neutral: Pisces and Capricorn Aries

ascertained in detail by referring to Neutral: libra and Sagittarius Doubtful: Taurus - too stable,

- an Astrological Analysis book. The Scorpio too possessive

Neutral: Cancer and signs are divided into four cate- Virgo gories: Farth, Fire, Air and Water. liy VIRGO 19 X GEMINI (Aug.22-Sept.22) SAGITTARIUS Earth: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo (May 21-June 20) Most Compatible Signs: Capricorn, (N0v.23-Dec.2o) PISCES Fire: Aries, IjCO, Sagittarius Most Compatible Signs: Aquarius, Virgo and Taurus Most Compatible Signs: Leo,

Water: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio Gemini and libra Next Best: Scorpio, Cancer Sagittarius and Aries (Feb.l9-March 20) Libra and Most Air: Gemini and Libra Next Best: I Aries Doubtful: - too Next Best: Compatible Signs: Cancer, Aquarius, /;o, Sagittarius irrespon- Capricorn,

- Pisces and - Scorpio Traditionally, the most compatible Doubtful: Virgo too much of a sible; Pisces too moody Aquarius Best: Taurus and Doubtful: Pisces - introverted; Next with element. - too much like Neutral: Aries too Capricorn, signs are your own fusspot; Sagittarius Aquarius

Doubtful: Gemini - I lowever, I have designed the follow- yourself Virgo - too narrow-minded too restless; Virgo

Neutral: Taurus andCancer - dull ing guide that I believe to be true. Neutral: Scorpio and Capricorn too Neutral: I>eo and libra

LIBRA cvo © (Sept.23-0ct.22) I ARIES CANCER Most Compatible Signs: Aquarius, JQ CAPRICORN

(March 21-April 20) (June 21-July 20) libra and Gemini (Dcc.2l-Jan. 19)

Most Compatible Signs: Leo, Aries Most Compatible Signs: Scorpio and Next Best: Scorpio, Sagittarius and Most Compatible Signs: Taurus,

and Sagittarius Pisces and Cancer Leo Capricorn and Virgo and Next Best: Gemini, Libra and Next Best: Virgo, Taurus and Gemini Doubtful: Aries-too agressive, Next Best: Aquarius, Scorpio

Aquarius Doubtful: Aries - too harsh and Cancer-smothering Sagittarius Love is in the Air...

What not to buyfor that special someone

the of Make and red Rice we lament to guy/girl at WLU" doesn't quite cut perilous labyrinth pink Krispie

friends. should be Valentine's Leave on our it. Buying a gift a long, Day gift giving. squares. sappy messages

We then not Remember that mate sweetie's machine. agonizing process, something your probably your answering

to do in between won't if to Write a sonnet. And for those of proceed squeezed your geogra- dump you you happen you

But this be all kinds of phy lab and Canadian Lit class. give a crass or lame gift. to who, like me, arc single year,

stress- corny, sappy This also rules out buying roses avoid the reproachful looks that gratefui that you can sit back,

Week" things from the flower ladies at the OfiP would inevitably result from such a free, and watch "Love on

bccause 11ucthor. too to little it. Fox. hey, and It's way easy blunder, put a thought into

fun. it's buy your gift at the same place

at. flowers However, you drink Besides, are the Grade depending supposed to smell nice, not reek of Making on the smoke and grease.

stage of Anothertypical mistake is buying

rela- items which SUSAN BROWN your practical are help you accomplish your goals.

tin nsh ip marketed as good Valentine's Day AND GEORGE RAPTIS

with Cord Student Life Here to your presents. I am specifically are some simple tips try:

Do wish had time • If mind to signifi- thinking of our friends at Cantel, you you more to your tends wander,

ca nt who pitch phones as the ideal have fun? Want better grades? No keep a sheet of paper beside you

have other, gift for everything from Mother's Time? Good news! You don't while you study, livery time you get

figuring Day to Groundhog Day. If you are to spend more lime studying to gel side-tracked, write your thoughts

t the the o u in danger of succumbing to those better grades! down on page. By end of

have exactly ads with the two phones doing the The Laurier Study Skills the study session, you could a

what don't do Phones offers number milk, tango, it. arc not Program an amazing phone number, a note to buy be graphic corny romantic. They are not of on how !<> improve your whatever. Your mind will led sexy. (ips

do be a bit do things to can They not "I love you." They grades, and save time doing it. We uncluttered and ready to accept file say Does mate a "I bet- and have tricky. your expect bag say want to be able to get can help you manage your time academic thoughts, you'll

of cinnamon hearts or a seven hold of wherever increase concentration a reminderof to do when the you, you arc, ter, your tilings

MARY KATE SULLIVAN course meal? Should tickcts hours There is you get twenty-four a day." is level, prepare for exams and simpli- studying done.

Cord Student Life to Star Wars Phantom of the route to "I'm • take home for the or absolutely no quicker fy the process ofessay writing. Don't books

to be I'm not We've al! been weekend if know that Something strange seems Opera? sorry, just ready for through the you you're

Previews of Don't the Guide to a commitment n0w..." (hat not them. going on lately. worry, right problems you experience. The going to use Instead, plan

of Five and 90210 Valentine's Protocol is here to consider Isolation the week ahead Party suggest Day Instead, buying some- ofstudying, boredom of your of time so you can

dramatic break with eliminate confusion that is unconventional, research, limited that, in a any regarding thing the envy of watching your enjoy your spare time.

next will be this almost • for convention, the episodes special day. Unfortunately, elusive, magical. Something friends go out to the bars and still For more tips and shortcuts

and there hard and fast rules for that for about love relationships are no requires an anguished get belter marks. You feel like you studying, keep your eyes open

Fox's "Love Week." a romantic search and a valiant effort else, as part of blissfully evening. struggle put in more than anyone our posters, drop in to pick up some

convince I there several the odds. I indi- Gmtel ads are trying to us lowever, are common against Yes, am talking but you just aren't making the handouts or call to set up an

at that red and black cellular phones pitfalls that can easily be about Tickle Me Elmo. This gift dis- grade. vidual consultation. Call Susan

And avoided with a little and sensitive side make "the perfect gift." thought plays your soft, Study Skills provides workshops, 884-1970, extension 2525, or

and red while fun, handouts and individual We're Kellogg's is offering pink preparation. maintaining your sponta- consulta- Gladys at extension 2338.

Rice Krispies just in lime In general, no one wants a gift neous nature. It is cute and tions for all students looking to located beside Health Services on

that too for and who - for... was convenient cuddly knows tilings may improve their marks, or even those the upper floor of the Student

to This that t-shirt to of Oh yeah. Valentines Day. This is you buy. means a progress "Tickle Me (your name who just want someone to bounce Services Centre, as a part

to from and Gold with the here)." their ideas off of. We aren't here to the day that everyone pretends Purple Counselling Services.

heart a I have commercial," belongs to I of tell what to do - we're here to scoff' at. "It's just SO slogan "My hope untangled some you

8 Febrauryll, 1997 theCord —(Student Life) OutSpoken StudentBudgetMenu Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

LYNN PAULI

Cord Student Life

THOM RYAN atmosphere, while general curiosity

Cord Student Life is a possibility for a minute few. 3 tbsps. butter More probable though is the 90s 1/4 onion cup chopped Hetero Invasion trend that denying homophobic ten- UVING do to 1/2 Why straight people go gay dencies by making appearances in cup broccoli, chopped

bars? If a fight breaks out at a gay gay bars is cool. I admit that once a bar, it's a sale bet that there's a het- decent comfort level is reached, CANADIAN involved. folk erosexual Straight people many straight end up coming

usually identified as the stiff- back to the bar. Perhaps this is are FROM backed people wearing plaid and because it's a relaxed atmosphere 1/2 tsp. garlic powder trying to remain extremely close to where they can be themselves and PHOTO their gay friend(s). I'm not trying to expand their minds or maybe it's

it's say anything generally derogatory because usually a small enough

but if bar that it's to 2 1/2 about straight people, they easier get requests cups grated cheddar cheese bar than bars. choose to enter a gay they played at larger Any per- 3 tsps. Worcestershire sauce should comfort the is adopt a high enough son friendly to gay community

and maturity level so as to not be invited. More than once 1 have wit-

offended when someone of the same nessed proud parents boogying Boil or steam broccoli until tender. Melt butter in medium sized pan.

when down with their kids. sex expresses interest, or say, gay Happily, Worcestershire Blend in flour, soup base, spices, and broccoli. same sex couples dance together or homophobia in the bar is not gener- Gradually stir in milk and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring show affection towards one another. ally tolerated. It is a safe place to be

until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. The question inevitably arises about gay or straight, so long as each per- constantly just

choose the If wishes why they to come to bar son is respected. one to act Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve.

in the first place. Granted, the homophobic, one should return to

music is better than in regular bars, frequenting straight bars, not gay

in and patrons do tend to dress a ones.

more highly developed fashion GLOBAL (Gay, Lesbian or

sense. Bisexual at Laurier) meetings

Some be in the of For e-mail may process Thursdays. information,

of their visit discovering aspects own sex- [email protected] or

uality and 'testing the scene' to see if our website at PHOTOGRAPHERS

it's right for them. Some honestly http/Avww.wlu.ca/~wwwclubsAvwvv

the oriented • Portrait * Commercial appreciate more freely /global.html Wedding Industrial% Photography

for Graduates who appreciate the finest in portraits Career Corner To schedule call NO SITTING FEE your sitting

on 745-8637 ROXANNE graduation portraits Today COPPENS for a co-op term at their company

Cord Student Life but French allowed for October and November Sara's fluency in 78 Francis St. N. (at Weber & Water) to Unless you've been living on some her be chosen over the co-op Kitchener of other planet, you probably know applicants. And since many her

that are in Quebec, Sara to employment today usually accounts -- gels minimum purchase required not in conjunction with other with French Sara meaas working computers. speak every day. was offers

graduate Sara Gillians a French immersion participant in

of school, but she asserts that has experienced the challenge high www.icdirect.com/ads/Forde

in Txiurier's French leaves all working the changing computer program

students industry. She is a Reseller Account fluently bilingual.

for and her Saras, when Manager Microsoft, optioas were plenty

position involves selling Microsoft she began her job search.

software to accounts across Canada. Immediately after graduation, she "I give companies the tools they spent 6 months working for a TEARYOURM need to telecommunications sell Microsoft products," company.

says Sara. She admits that she Unfortunately, there was only time

hadn't even used "Windows 95" to be wasted at this unsatisfying

before her position at Microsoft. company. 1 lowever, the experience

Sara allowed Sara learn that "There's did, however, receive a techni- to SOUL # cal too much to a as APART background working part-time pressure get job

at Bell Canada for 8 years. soon as you graduate."

chances of And it's 112 and To increase your no wonder, amily

the friends all what breaking into computer field, are asking you

Sara advises enrolling in technical you're going to be doing next year.

courses at college. Nevertheless, Meanwhile, anxious roommates are

Sara is proof that being a Computer rushing to career services on a daily

to basis. recommends that stu- Science wizard isn't the only way Sara

dents take their time and be get a job in the computer industry. choosy mm io mr Applying to this job through a about what they want to do.

dif- Coasider whether to newspaper ad, Sara was able to you are going

the for. ferentiate herself with her bilingual- enjoy job you are applying

ism. As well, her Honours French From her experiences at liiurier,

degree from Ixiurier, along with the Sara gained strong presentation

Business Administration Option, skills, computer knowledge, a sec-

her ond and a fiance. were two major assets in job language, Yes,

search. even though you thought it impossi-

of those Turret Typically, Microsoft will only hire ble, one romances

students who have been employed can lead to marriage.

g° free ¥& '= i (PMS) DAYTONA BEACH >A/\ | ** • High Quality Beachfront hotel for: Q

6 Nights - 7 Days (Sun. to Sat.) §*

"FREE pool deck & keg parties M M

pp X "FREE daily scheduled events & give ways 5:R°°U •On site full lime staff J"®? § . . , 5 NO COVER BEFORE 9:00 g-Hotel from Z49 DESERT INN RESORT ; g In the Heart of the Action I IffliE S

A FULLY LICENCED & INSURED TRAVEL AGENCY ON SUNDAY 220 KING N. * $4.00

theCord February 11, 1997 9 FEATURE Black History Month

human as a human "I believe in recognizing every being

being - neither black, white, brown or red"

-Malcolm X

Why is there a black history month?

VIVENE SALMON

Cord Features

Ixist week, as I pulled up to a stop

light someone rolled down their win-

dow and yelled, "Nigger" at me. I was

angered by this and it led me to ask

til is question: "How far have we real-

ly come on racial issues?" Certainly

not as far as some would like to believe. In a recent study published

Canada the by Statistics (1996) wage disparity between Caucasians,

Blacks, and Asians was examined.

The study found that Blacks and

Asians earned 18-20% less than

Whites for performing the same job.

Furthermore, there are numerous examples of racism which occur overtly in our community. When the

of with subject race comes up my

Caucasian friends, they have extreme

difficulty understanding racial issues that plague visible minorities. It often PHOTO them that comes as a surprise, to FILE being White, to sonic degree, is a

privilege, not a right.

1 am tired of this racial game and I

wish that there need was no to strug-

gle for equality. However naive this may be, 1 wish equality simply exist- Racism has not ed. affects the Racism everyone in

community. It breeds mistrust, mis-

conceptions, stereotypes, and hatred

amongst members of the community.

Such attitudes harboured in the heart

of can cause one to miss out on one been eradicated

the main ingredients of life - interest-

ing people. My life experience of 19

led believe then- MARSHA WYNTER has not been but towards Blacks. These, to the forefront of years has me to that totally eradicated, negative taged" groups,

- instead has taken about hos- for least 28 is one race the human race. Cord Features on a more covert feelings are not outright people's thoughts at

while Black Black includ- form. The threat to but instead involve Black I Month not Therefore, History To many Canadians, a racially equal tility or hate, days. listory only

is educate but month a celebration of achieve- ing myself, Black history month Is a society is not the "redneck," south- discomfort, uneasiness, disgust, serves to non-Blacks,

of that Blacks with ments past and future role models time to commemorate the progres- ern racist we are exposed to and sometimes fear. This normally also re-unites a history

who and who contribute of inferi- have, will, to sive accomplishments our ances- constantly on television, but rather results in avoidance rather than that has been made to seem

the advancement of Black it. and how the aversive racist. in destructive behavior. and In people, tors, to reflect on we can Similarly, intentionally or "unimportant." addition,

also is a lime to relied on personal continue this forward movement. Canada, the real threat to Blacks This type of racist is by far the most it reinforces that we are still being

development and the understanding It would be ludicrous not to admit are not the few radical racists, hindering to equality, since their discriminated against and in many

of When we know that the of life for Blacks whether from the front discomfort them still The most our history. our way young heritage or feelings of prevent ways are oppressed.

the and the determi- in this has not the history, struggle country vastly skinheads, but those that use from entering any discussion about important function of Black History

nation of ancestors the two our for equality, improved over past legal and institutional means to the possibility of racism still being month is that it encourages new

that Black we recognize people are decades, however, it would even be carry out their prejudicial beliefs. in existence. generations of Blacks to continue

who have naive think that Canada the people a rich, diverse, more to Aversive racists arc people who I believe that in celebrating the work of their ancestors until

beautiful culture to share with the a social climate that with the of Black Black Month the when A perpetuates sympathize plight History we push day we can cry freedom.

rest of the world. treats all people equally. people in theory, but still maintain continuing plight of Black people, freedom without conditioas or con-

For many Black people, racism negative beliefs and feelings and other "historically disadvan- straints.

WHATIS THE SIGNIFICANCEOFBLACKHISTORYMONTH?

WHATDO YOU THINK THE GOAL OFIT SHOULD BE?

"The of Black til at we yield, the knowledge share all in importance History power the wonderful, beautiful where us Blacks celebrate our Black people have affected society that Month is to awareness not we bestow, and the of about, black that are achievements...a bring range things people time where we a positive way." Kirk C.ens

Black but choices that we have only to the community to at our disposal. olle.n overshadowed by negativity." acknowledge the accomplishments

Juan-Marie James (BSA One of the sad commentaries the McFarlane (BSA Vice- of our and them of everyone." on Bridget forefathers use as "Black History Month is a month

President) blacks are viewed in is President) an of way society example to stay focused on our reflection our past, our present

that we fit into one category." goals. It gives us the opportunity to and our plans for the future. It is a Month "Let us celebrate our beautiful, Audrey Kaersenhout (BSA "Black History is for people of educate and integrate the rest of month of awareness of our past

afro smooth dark all 1 think should take Jt shows the multicultural- to kinky, hair...our or VicePresident) races. we tliis society. achievements and the ones yet caramel or brown skin...our diverse opportunity to educate ourselves ism of Canada." Cherry-Ann Cozier conic. And last but not least, it's music....our strong heritage....and "It is a chance for Black people from about the culture around us." Matt (BSA Social Secretary) month that brings to the surface our

love. in various and Treasurer) our l/:t us cultivate our peo- backgrounds cultures to Muleme (BSA unique differences, our similarities

'blackness' not celebrate our culture and as Ancha ple the idea that is history, "Give Blacks, as well everyone and our reasons lor unity." is Month surface but substance. It is the spirit. It an opportunity for us to "Black History is a time else, a chance to learn about how

10 February 11, 1997 theCord {Feature)

Divine Remember Did feel the excitement of free- Island you Baby dom, inspiration and as we ran for our lives at night? JUAN-MARIE JAMES AUDREY KAERSENHOUT "UNITY" Understand My brother, my sister, my child Were to what you listening Marcus, in the to the hatred is dead 'cuz don't Up morning greet day, My now, 1 RAE CERES RAE CERES Malcolm, Nelson and Martin had to when I walk all I But outside, can care say?

is see I no feel the sorrow Some will win the did the longer battle, My brother, you forget past? Did you even understand them? (lie covered with while cold You can't kill soul while others lose the ground my or my dignity may war. My sister, do you know the future? Remember how we struggled

For there is tomorrow desire snow. me, always My is to unite my people. My child, did you not hear of our through slavery? its' thickness feet lay For without we will Remember the My upon togetherness hardships? civil rights move-

can't dirt where I last laid I used to want to walk down fall. I see any the Did none of you see the scars from ment?

feet. street and hold head like my my you the whips? Remember and understand that we

hand is cold from but I self- that My getting writing soon was uplifted by Whips pierced our backs. are survivors, these words. taste respect Did you not the sweat of hard survivors that will overcome.

and learned of Black pride too. labor?

Looking, searching above for the blue sky It's hard being Black in a sea of

Only to find the sky covered white, white Wilfrid Laurier like the ground I jke a raisin in a cloud <■■■■ . University gl White white I'm clouds, ground But tougher now since you killed

to wonder what kind of I Beginning my kin can take it from your crowd society 1 live in

Patriarchal, it is... You of say you're proud your long The whiteness signifies the belief it white robe holds Do think that this is you a game? ftpviQ But here 1 am on this I think robe is to show white-gray your us your day hate and the mask to cover the struggling to overcome shame. the traditional stereotypes of for I my people. So you can continue, no longer

feel rod your whip or your

head but do think color will Raising my up high...looking you your help above when have before you you to stand wondering God?

Where is the sun that once shone

in the brightly sky? limit Where is the mud that once laid Why is more than . Neill-Wyrik Co-operative College just beneath feet? l 0 oce ' °r over 25 have my yourself? /lilwv&T'-j lw P' 'lve- : years, we provided a great alternative traditional student residences. Private Jsf> to rooms,

1 was born an Island baby, CHERRYANN COZIER

r Meet running around in the mud while $W' ~* new friends, participate in Co-op living and access all

in the sun There are no limits knowledge. beat back other wisdom against my Knowing is from $342.°° Starting just per month. where my next door neighbor but knowing yourself is enlighten- Jrjf leant a helping hand ment.

No great societal expectations to There are no limits in abilities and | Games Room •Roof deck BBOs • conquer intelligence.

• • ~ 24 hour Security Sauna Mastering others takes force and —m J Underground Parking Now only the memories of those mastering yourself takes strength.

• • • • times 96 Gerrard Street East Toronto Ontario M581G7 Voice: (416) 977-2320 • Fax: (416) 977-2809

• Toll-free: 1 -800-268-4358 eMail: [email protected] • Web Site: remains when the cold winter There are no limits to longevity. http://www.inforamp.net/'-wycA creeps in. Perseverance Is a sign of will power.

Thereare no limits to strengths.

It's the weak who are cruel.

Gentleness can only be expressed

from the strong.

There arc no limits to accomplish-

ments. There limits to are no power. There are no limits to control... iliWOIM»

citmmriß BLACK history mmm

BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY DISPLAY dale: February 1 - 28,1997

LaFeme Clarke speaks on

"the importance of black history" date: February 11,1997

time: 7pm February 24 - 27™ place-. Wilfrid I >aurier University room: (Science Building) N1044

CULTURAL NIGH* LEGACY '97

"educate to elevate" In the Concourse An event featuring Black youth from WLU and K-W Region

place: l"heatre of (lie Arts {University ofWaterloo)

admission: adult $8, students/seniors $6, children 5-8 $3, under five free

date: FKB. 28,1997;Tickets sold in ADVANCE! NO guarantee at the door Sponsored by VL Door - opens at 6:3opm

For more information or to book tickets, contact: WLUSU, Enviro

749-9176 or 885-6525 [email protected] Enviro these events Team, Club, are co-sponsored by WLU Student Union, Cultural Affairs, Graduate Students' Association Women's Centre, Origins, and Black Students' Association. and Physical

iw«siJ»m.iijci Plant and Planning

theCord February 11, 1997 11 SPORTS

Down to the wire again

Guelph's size the difference down the stretch as Hawks lose close one

with for Laurier. in SCOTT STEVENS Hawks built a seven point lead and Hawks, Laurier responded a Wednesday night

for their which I the Hawks a Cord Sports were able to hang onto it the 10 point run of own, lamilton, dropped

The largest crowd to watch a bas- majority of the half. However, a few was keyed by a couple of threes heartbreaker in overtime tc

ketball turnovers late from the Hawks' Bob another ranked game this season packed the Hawk keyed a Guelph nationally oppo-

who led with the McMaster Marauders. 'Hawk run that the a 33-27 Papadimitriou, Laurier nent, i;rmiinT newly appointed Hanger' gave Gryphons

Saturday afternoon. Unfoitnnately halftime lead. 18 points. The two setbacks drop l-aurier's RAY for the laurier faithful, the Hawks Scoring in the opening 20 min- The two squads traded baskets record to 3-5, and put them in a

rest of fifth tie with Waterloo. came away on the short end of a 76- utes was difficult as both squads for most of the the game, place PHOTO 70 decision to the nation's tenth played suffocating man-to-man until five straight points from I lawk With half* the season gone

ranked team, the Guelph Gryphons. defease, especially inside the paint. guard Jeff Zdrahal cut the Gryphon by, the Hawks have got to be

to with to In with their efforts so far. The difference in the game down Laurier forward Drew Moir lead 61-57 2:30 play. pleased

been in the stretch was Guelph's size as responded to receiving a spot in the the second half, Zdrahal was suc- They have every game

with first half have with most of players like 6'10" Paul Rldridge and starting lineup 3 cessful in posting up Guelph's 5'5", they played,

old Darren them dwon the final few 6'6" Kris VanderVeer created blocks. 30 year point guard going

finished with minutes.The three victories in numerous second chance opportu- During the intermission, Guelph Thomas, and he 17

the column the nities for the Gryphons. Despite the coach Tim Darling must have had points. win are most

close in the the team has in recent height disadvantage, the Hawks some choice words for his group, as Laurier came game's seen

moments Sandstoim and still have six hung tough the entire way and the the Gryphons came out of the locker dying as Greg years they

outcome wasn't determined until room on fire. Apparently putting hit two treys to cut the Guelph lead more games to play. time the Hawks The Hawks travel the game's final minute. aside their first half shooting woes, to 73-70. Every cross

Action in the first half went back Guelph scored the half's first eight thought they had Guelph on the town on Wednesday in hopes

the had of the series and forth as both teams put togeth- points- six of which were scored by ropes, Gryphon's Eldridge sweeping season

the Collin build 14 He led all with with the Warriors, before a er runs. Guelph opened scoring Jones- to a point an answer. scorers

with the first but lead. 19 return match with McMaster games six points, points. The countered it looked like The defeat the afternoon. Hawks Bob Laurier quickly putting However, just as Guelph was sec- on Saturday Papadimitriou grabs a week rebound their own 12-3 The was about to the ond of a Saturday together spurt. Guelph bury game disappointing against Cuelph. Women's basketball bounces back

Win over Guelph keeps playoffhopes alive

AMANDA STOCKS shots from slow down the of the 56-50. According to third year player the Laurier falling quick pace gamo Cord Sports Brenda Vrkljan, the key to the win through the hoop. Consequently, the McMaster offense. Their team is Tomorrow night the women

abundance of travel down Avenue to With the playoffs quickly was that "We mostly wanted to play score was 23-10 for the Marauders comprised of an University

like to and face the Waterloo Athenas and on approaching, the women's basket- our game." By containing Guelph at theend of the first half. guards who run apply

to believe their last home ball team realized at the beginning player Lori Townscnd, the Hawks "We only shot 15% in the first pressure. Lindley seems Saturday they play

oflast week that they needed to pull quickly stopped the leader of the half and we just buried ourselves that the Marauders' pressure game of the season against

offense. believes too said head coach Sue defense have hurt McMaster. Third their socks up. With a 3 and 6 Gryphon Vrkljan deep," ccrtainly may year player Kelly the Hawks Gentleman that "Waterloo bet- record and a fourth place tie for the that "Townsend is a really strong lindley. Laurier. Even though says

back from their watch out!" the Hawks last playoff position with McMaster, inside player but she struggled in In attempt to contain the clawed their way ter as con-

Waterloo and the second half." the Hawks wanted to half time still lost the tinue to make their Windsor, a strong per- Marauders, deficit, they playoff run.

formance was definitely needed. Key performances from team

and By Saturday, the pressure was leaders Kate McGlcnaghan mounting for the Hawks as the Audrey Kaorsenhout which made Swimmers Guelph Gryphons, paid a visit to the difference in the game. The cool surprise Laurier. Guelph had been playing headed McClenaghan kept the

well in previous weeks, consistently Hawks focused throughout the

scoring 60 points a game and was duration of the game and scored an at OWIAA in finals sitting the third place playoff posi- impressive 14 points, whereas

tion. teammate Kaersenhout had 4

first which be the metre The half action was aggres- steals, 14 rebounds and 11 points. TOM FUKE In a meet proved to standard for 800 freestyle.

sive and strategic. A total of 19 fouls Unfortunately when the Hawks Cord Sports quite competitive, each Laurier Also swimming well were cap- who were called by the referees, 10 of faced McMaster on Wednesday, the swimmer turned personal best per- tain Jenny Parwicki, placed

in with which were against the Hawks. tough and consistent women quick- The women's swim team competed formances. laiding the way, as she twelfth the 50 metre freestlye and 1 lowever by the end of the game the ly lost focus of their playoff goal and for the final time this season this has done all year, was rookie swim- a personal best time Amy

Hawks from the to in solid tenth She reached missed slowly broke away allowed McMaster crush them past weekend, placing a mer Patterson, the top Middleton, who just cracking

and their the first half. seemed OWIAA but- Giyphons completed mis- It as though at the Championships in the top twenty in the 50 metre

there the the ranked sion of defeating their Guelph rivals was a lid on top of Toronto. Though a far cry from con- terfly even though she was

a of basket which fifth finishes the 13SN3H of the event. by score 54-44. McMaster prevented secutive place last near the bottom

tenth of litUe two years, out sixteen teams "For a team with as experi-

is be of. tenth is nothing to ashamed NOiaWI ence as we have, to place "All "I'm really pleased," said coach phenomenal," Boles said. you of this SCHMIDT Dean Boles. "1 don't think 1 could :OiOHd can ask for at a competition have expected anything more from caliber, no matter how good you are, RAY them. Everyone swam to their full is to swim personal best times. We

capacity." did that, which means this season

PHOTO: The of the for for highlight meet was a success everybody."

Boies and his charges occurrcd Now Boles looks ahead two St. Saturday night during the heats of weeks to the CIAU finals in

the 4x200 metre freestyle relay. Catherines, where Patterson will be

Entered near the bottom of the pack, the only women representing the Hawk relay, made up of Terra Laurier. After that, he looks ahead Patterson: rookie CIAU Fielder, qualifier of which the Ashley Wright, Jenny to next season, one sees

swim- Parwicki and Dayna Patterson, women returning nine of ten

seventh. placed a surprising eight in four swims: the 400 mers.

" "I said we'd have which Individual be excited a say in Medley in which she That's something to

teams scored big at this meet and placed fourth, the 400 and 800 about," Boles said. "We're going to

that and the 200 metre have next 1 really proved me right," an metre freestyle a strong core year.

obviously pleased Boles said after- backstroke. Patterson also qualified believe that even if this team was ward. "1 with we'd am thrilled that perfor- for the CIAU championships in two exactly the same next season,

mance. For us, that's like events, both of the 400 metre That is looks for in the winning more place even higher. potential Laurier's Brenda Vrkljan (with ball) a lay up the event." events. She already has met the a real positive." Hawks' important 54-44victory of the Guelph Gryphons.

12 February 11,1997 theCord -(Sports) Men swimmers looking for improvement

GREG CHOWNYK ence. Kitchener native. "I am going in they do know that the potential for Fuke who believes that, "this is as Cord Sports The team effort for the Hawks ranked number and this some modest success one again docs exist. strong as we have been. We should

Last season the men's will doubt be lead Fuke I that number swimming no by along time want to keep That thought is best summed up by do a lot better than last year." walked from the OUAA with Darrin team away co-captain Nikolaus. one ranking."

with CIAU Championships an eighth place Already a qualifier himself, Besides Nikolaus and Fuke oth- finish which laurier's best was ever Fukc believes that teammate ers looking to have an impressive

at the event. When Nikolaus also be able in b3SnVHTHM showing they may to join outing Sudbury are John Pelleck

travel to Sudbuiy this coming week- him in that aspect. "He is definitely in both the 200 metre and 400 invd end to compete in this year's battle a potential CIAU qualifier," notes metre Individual Medleys, Rob

for OUAA swimming supremacy, Fuke, who also thinks a medal this Guthrie in the backstroke events

team to the is hoping once again weekend for Nikolaus is a definite and Tom Stelmach, another breast- :010Hd

home with best return a new ever possibility. stroker. Each of these swimmers

performance. Individually, Fuke is hoping to has shown immense improvement

"A fourth finish would be better his from last from and will be place performance a year ago looking

fantastic," co- lie entered the to for the absolutely says team year, champi- score some points Hawks.

Tom Fukc. "1 think we ranked number terms of captain arc onships a year ago In competition, it that...There capable of is a never a one in the 200 metre breaststroke, appears as though the McMaster

guarantee moving up in the stand- but was unable to hold onto that Marauders present the toughest

ings, but there is a guarantee we'll ranking by the time the competition challenge. The Hamilton school is

move up in points." ended. I Ie feels he has a shot at the currently ranked third nationally

The 1 lawks for the Nickel medal in the and 200 metre and is depart 50,100 traditionally a strong pro-

and will breaststroke events. City Thursday compete gram.

the weekend the "I want to do better than last While the Hawks realize that the throughout against A fourth place finish in Sudbury this weekend at the OUAA champi- fifteen other schools in the confer- the second Marauders be out of reach, year," says year may onships would suit the Hawks just fine.

Hawkey on the upswing

broke with ond in the weeks. round the and far we've and home JIM DONNELLY pletely down; 6:56 past two out year, so Windsor, two at against

the Their Cord Sports remaining in second, Kevin Cole "It's a start," said Gowing. "It's certainly been doing that." Western and Laurentian. next

The I aurier men's team has I xiuricr 2-0. how much like The Hawks have four in home is this at 7:00 hookey put up amazing a victory games game Saturday

had some and down The for this does to team's morale." the - two Laurentian. cortainly up floodgates opened up a regular season remaining versus

weeks in the past, but this week laurier in the third. Just a minute "I wanted us to play well to on the road against York and

past was the ultimate. Losing to in, Jamie Janjevich scored on the

Brock 7-1 on Wednesday, the team power play to put the team up 3-0.

rebounded fashion A big in grand to com- minute later, Bob McQuat scored. a wp^ pletely annihilate Ryorson. Three minutes later, Beaupre tallied

who has Brock, in the past few again. By the time it was all over,

weeks had terrible the Hawks had scored a time keeping an unprece-

the puck out of their net, easily dented eight goals and had com-

handed Laurier an embarrassing pletely demoralized the Rams.

defeat at tho Waterloo Bee- Centre. "It feels good," said head coach

The loss was one of Geoff Scharo s with smile. "We Wayne Cowing a take a took ilowMter! bad of the and of the breaks only games season, finally, finally got some

all but eliminated the Hawks from we've been looking for." TORONTO TO SYDNEY OR MEIBOURNI the for playoffs. leading the way was

Against Byerson, however, the Kevin Cole with a goal and three One Way $925 R turn $1599

I lawks came out swinging - literally. assists, Bob McQuat with a goal and Valid card one year. ISIC required. In with three a game highlighted by an unusu- two assists, Bryce Kipfer

al gloves-off, punch-throwing assists, and Jamie Janjevich and scrap, Come in and speak with one of our Downunder Experts about a Round the World or Circle the Pacific ticket! Laurier kicked the hell out of the Chad Beaupre with two goals

Honourable mention to visiting Bams 8-1. apiece. goes

The game remained scoreless Chris Meyer, who didn't contribute

until 6:03 of the first when on goals but a solid HTRAVELCUIS period, any played

the Geoff Hawks' Chad Beaupre banged game nonetheless, and ,

in of Schnare who three minutes one courtesy a Bryce Kipfer was Student Union Building, Wilfrid Laurier U. 886-8228 i feed. The team to from his first shutout in recent proceeded pepper away

Owned and the CanadianFederation of Students ° the Rams' goalie with shots through memory before Ryerson scored. operated by

the remainder of the first and most The win elevated the Hawks'

of the second, until finally he com- record to 5-15-2, and was their sec- HENSEL MARION PHOTO:

the Captain Martin Kearns and his team had the best of times and

worst of times later this past week, losing 7-1 but winning 8-1,

theCord February 8, 1995 13 (Sports)— Blowout leaves Hawks

feeling the Blues

CRAIG TULLETT and puck handling allowed them to what the foi-vvards are doing, but it

Cord Sports be in the lawks for the better will 1 zone come." HALTRECHT

The top ranked University of part of the game. The only time With playoffs this weekend, time

Toronto Blues showed action outside the down for the Hawks. Varsity just came Laurier is ticking They VANESSA the blueline for in time why they are only undefeated was the subsequent better get tilings organized

team in the league as they laughed faceoff after they scored. when they will join Toronto, Guelph

their to a 10-0 of In defense of the Hawks, and York in the OYVIAA way shellacking their champi- PHOTO:

the women's hockey team last performance can be attributed to onships.

Thursday night. the fact that top players Amy Turek, The Hawks will face York

the semi I lowcvcr score is not always Cheryl Pounder and Steph Kay Saturday at 2:oopm in one

the best indicator of how in the favoured Toronto the game were not the lineup. Also, a new final, while

fact if was played. In weren't for a system being carried out by head squad takes on Guelph at noon in

few stellar final. has the saves by Laurier goal- coach Kelly Katoiji is causing some the other semi Sunday

fol- keeper Charmaine Boteju, the out- confusion. bronze medal game at noon

come could have easily been 15-0. "I think it will work." said Boteju. lowed by the gold medal matchup.

The Waterloo Memorial Blues controlled the game "There is a little confusion right All games are at of their Laurier. A Toronto player celebrates one ten goals against from the start. Their superior speed now, like the defense doesn't know Arena

Crunch timefor men's volleyball Health

Ls GREG CHOWNYK top spot in teh OUAA West divsion Cord Sports extremely close. McMaster, Western of After winless last it and Guelph are all nock and neck going season, question is hard to believe that by this time for the divsion lead as all three

and down next week, the men's volleyball time squads have been up so

could finish this season in the exact far. The Brock Badgers have also

opposite positon in the standings. shown some strong play in the last the week With only two matches left in the few weeks as they beat both

and In the regualr season, the team is in a dog- Western Guelph recently. fight for first place in the OUAA East division, the undefeated Trimming thefat division. Two Laurentian West key games Voyaguers occupy top

against Waterloo and McMaster this sistent against the lesser lites of the spot. However York and Toronto

week will definitely decide the league, the team should have no are behind them. It appears as and right toning up be shootout Hawks fate. problem getting up for the though it wilt truly a hook One thing on the team's side is Marauders. A loss could potentially when both diviosns up in

the fact that they do control their drop the team to third place by Toronto March 7-9 at the league SUZANNE HUNTJENS & MIKE MCKENNA own destiny. Gurrerntly alone in virtue of a tie breaker as Laurier, championships.

Cord Sports first spot with a 9-1 record, (wo vic- McMastor and Western would finish FINAL FOUR IN WATERLOO:

tories would not only give the Hawks with a 10-2 record. However, the Laurier will once agian host the

me! in and have rim into in Over first place, but also home court Hawks are hoping this does not OUAA hockey final four, also taking Help lam first year a big problem my life.

I habits that advantage throughout the playoffs, become a reality. place March 7-9. It will be the third the last fwe months here at Laurier, have adopted some awful

1 to Brett Thomas' No doubt the team consecutive that the event will are health. have taken and have resorted something squad power hitting year threatening my up smoking

outside window in residence will see me. In addition would dearly love. of Kevin Shonkand Anthony Fenton be hosted by the school. Early smoking my so no one

Fresh of California the will look lead the Hawks habit, I have 18 overuse meal a trip to to as they favourites to be making an appear- to my smoking gained pounds from ofmy plan.

Hawks Waterloo the Recreation meal is about run and cash is low. What can I do? face tomorrow get ready to make their first playoff ance at Waterloo My plan to out my flow

that should and the Enormous Erin night in a game they appearance in a long time. Complex competing for

win. The big outing comes Friday TIGHT RACE IN BASKETBALL: Queen's Cup include Waterloo,

will from the sounds of it need to bucklc down and start to night when Laurier host Volleyball certainly is not the only Guelph, UQTR and Laurentian. Well, Erin, you awful with, decrease intake McMaster, the cause of the one sport where the divsion standings However York and Windsor have change your habits. To begin you must your

the Hawks loss column. close. Granted half be of downeach week. There are blemish in are it is only way been coming on of late and could cigarettes, maybe weaning yourself many

Although they have been incon- through the seson, but the race for the darkhorses. resources on the market that can assist you in quitting smoking, including

Nicorette or the nicotine patch. If that doesn't work, seek professional

help from Health services. In terms of your eating habits, make a con-

scious down intake in such chicken 1131 effort to cut your fat things as fries,

that amounts IPQiOS MjQuh 3POfjS SPQOS 3PPHB SPODS fingers and chocolate. Make sure you are getting adequate

diet each a that of fruits and vegetables in your day. Lastly problem

not make that batch of cook- affects many students is late night eating. Do

ies at take down to Forwell's in the wee hours of the As if you needed :inothcr reason to write lor us... midnight or a jaunt

morning. Best of luck and happy and healthy eating.

Mighty Mike and Healthy Hutch

4L9sMIII'I 1 H I 4 Iff* J

week / have I havebeen working all term at buffing by body, but over the last

reached and can't the 1 a a plateau seem to get over edge. want to tone up

bit hit the PLEASE! more I beaches ofDaylona. Help me-

Discouraged Dave

don't Many athletes experience what you are going through right now, so

be Since have been out the last six weeks, discouraged. you working for

has to workoutand it is time to your body grown accustomed your regular

mus- change your routine. You have more than likely strenghthened your

cles and they are ready for more ofa challenge. Begin by increasing your

well of to sets. weights by 5-15 pounds as as adding a couple reps your

This will overall and to notice a differ- local call help in your strength you will begin in to ence your performance in about a week. In addition changing your

workout as weight routine, perhaps you need to start a cardiovascular

well. to Try 10 minutes on the bike or stairmaster, eventually working up

and will encour- 658-2588 20 or 25 minutes. We hope this will help you over the hill to motivatedand focused. HpW age you stay n Ijr | -V'J \ l *01996 PhoneTech Corp. docs not screen callers and assumes no liability when meeting this service. AdultsOnly 18+ Mike and Huteh /' r*. through Mighty Healthy

14 February 11, 1997 theCord ENTERTAINMENT

Out of the ordinary OLPplays the Turret

TOM HRUBES few drinks," Maida announced.

Entertainment Cord "We're take not going to an encore

wc'l] few tonight... just play a more I aurier music fans liist Wednesday, songs."

waited with anlieipalion to sen one Maida then gave a slightly mud- of the alternative rock bands biggest dled explanation of the idea behind Our in Canada, Lady Peace. the "Clumsy" album. "The whole

Although they played Fed Hall with is it only thing 'Clumsy' seems there

two weeks before, a sold out Turret is no compassion in music anymore

showed the band has word that if many loyal ... clumsy is a you had a fans. friend who fdid something that hurt

Current CFNY if did what did darlings you] ... you they

the show to Starkicker opened a clumsy there's some forgiveness

chorus of, "who are these guys?" associated with that."

from the crowd. Being an opening This was followed by an excel- band thankless Is a task, especially lent version of "4am" — another when the of material majority your song Maida "associated with for- is unknown. giveness." They opened with "Merry Go DOUGMAN An extended version of "Naveed" Hound," which demonstrated their complete with the crowd clapping

trademark and power-pop sound, their hands above their heads (a feat played their biggest single to date, JENNIFER usually reserved for stadium shows) "Get three the Up," songs into show, was the second last song of the which few managed to get a people PHOTO: night. The band gave the audience While the of the to the moving. majority an opportunity carry song on

Starkicker wouldn't — band was energetic, their guitarist opens: power-pop style. Sony let us take pictures of Our Lady Peace. their own and to their credit the was apparently riveted by the sur- Turret crowd almost managed to

face of the Turret stage, as he spent turned low and the rumbling of current single "Superman's Dead" lyrics, encouraging fans to make sing in key. the show his Tool's ions" the "aenima" followed their the band closed with staring at feet. "(-) (off in quick succession by, own interpretation. However, Finally, a

The order of the set list was album) in the background. "Birdman," "Supersatellite" and he explained to the audience that Beatles cover which was extended

ten bizarre as they buried their only two Surprisingly, they chose to open the "Hope." "Big Dumb Rocket" is an anti-gun into a minute jam complete with

in known singles the middle of the show with "car crash," the down- "We'd like to thank everyone song. a sliver of neon crossing and general

of of set, making the end the show beat song that closes out their who ... stuck around for two-and-a- Maida took the opportunity to abuse their instruments. anticlimactic. album. lead half the abundance of The 1 had with "Clumsy" However, years [for our new album]," comment on guns only complaint

Starkicker deserves credit for Raine Maida turned the Maida said in between in the States and observed that the show that it wasn't singer song songs. was quite putting on a fairly good perfor- into an opportunity to show off his "Starseed" got the biggest "Canada's pretty good, huh?" which loud enough. mance, but they couldn't get the strong voice — he didn't just hit the response of the night as the Turret received the loudest cheers of the Having seen Big Sugar on multi- that crowd into it. You couldn't help sus- high notes, he pummeled them. dance-floor became a sea of flailing night. The band finished their regu- ple occasions I can safely say

that the of the OLP also the limbs and still hold the of Most pecting majority peo- managed to inspire crashing into each other. lar set with "Clumsy" "Shaking" they crown

the Iront of the crowd I've Cause Massive ple at stage were just most active ever seen at During "Big Dumb Rocket," "Julia," which showed off Jeremy Likely to Hearing

before trying to gel closer 01P came Laurier. There was even crowd- Maida paused in mid-song and did Taggart s incredible drumming abili- Damage.

Our Peace on. surfing. Maida paused to note his best imitation ofGord Downie. ty However, Lady gave

made is of the excellent and solidi- Our I,ady Peace a classic "We've never played here before" Normally, Maida fiercely pro- "Normally this is the part an performance

star entrance fied their live band. rock with the lights then the band launched into their tective of the meanings behind his show where we leave and go have a reputation as a

Allen's latest Musicians' neurosis Network

and in this PETER SCHMIDT case, they are finally pro-

vided the context in which to Cord Entertainment proper

Notwithstanding his personal taste be displayed.

in romantic matters, Woody Allen The stuttering character of

has consistently provided viewers Woody Allen is a familiar sight, con-

with an insightful, neurotic and sistently psychoanalyzing his inabili-

always humorous examination of ty to maintain a steady relationship,

in love and relationships. In his newest while his family engages some

film. Everyone Says I Love You, rather comical methods to assist

Allen uses an old recipe, but in the him. Allen's comedy bears resem-

form ofa musical. blance to such previous works as

Starring Woody Allen, Goldie Manhattan. Play It Again Sam

llawn, Edward Norton and a num- and Annie Hall. However, his

film-maker (unlike his ber of other Hollywood regulars genius as a

(watch for Tim Roth), this film tells capabilities as a parent) is evident in

the of York his to this story an upscale New ability merge consistently unstable character with such family and a divorced father (Allen) a

the musical. It who has exiled himself to Paris. unique partner as

fresh Merrily singing their journey provides a perspective on a which need of through adolescent infatuations, pHOTO genre is in desperate HALTRECHT potential infidelities and fluctuating some type of ingenuity.

For some remarkable relationships, never has the musical FILE reason, of seemed exuberant, remark- Woody Allen's invariable analysis VANESSA so yet

ably realistic. life's insecurities rarely grows tire- Hollywood hot commodity Tim I Love You While the musical medium has some. Everyone Says Roth the in PHOTO: graces screen illustrates how neuroti- always seemed so flamboyantly effectively "Everyone Says I Love You" cism and romance are unlikely bed- overdone, the simplicity of the char-

acters' voices fumble fellows, it leaves the viewer with release of the as they yet Wilfs gets a taste of the Taster CD bash, courtesy life entails. Love a to truly believe that through their dance steps effectively reserved joy that love willingness Musicians' Network.

mirrors the both from has a happy nervous uncertainty and and music spring passion, always ending.

theCord February 11, 1997 15 (Entertainment) Bohemian Lifestyles

AARON HUNTER really enjoy everything. They have a

Entertainment of and the Cord spirit camaraderie, way

- become Popera was the introduction this is that they family to one

tho real thing. another is a realistic picture of what

A full-scale operatic, production it's like to live and work together so

is coining to Kitcheners Centre In closely." Her enthusiasm for the

The Square. It is Giacomo Puccini's story is not dimmed by its tragic ele-

famous La Boheme. a work that ments - in fact, the sad goodbyes

bell with the to throw the de may ring a public as seem preceding joie

the 'original' version of the v'wre into sharper relief. Broadway smash, Toronto-bound Opera, however, is less about

than about The Rent. While would-be singers stand story music. score to

shivering in line waiting to audition Ixi Boheme is well known and well

1 for the punkish and modernized loved - tin aria "Quando me'n vo"

York walk of the Kent, the New City Opera (When I by) is one most

National Company is rolling across famous in the entire form.

the continent on its four-month tour. Technological advancement has

it They will be singing Puccini, and now made possible to preserve the

February 13th is the only Canadian beautiful Italian libretto and make

stop. the message accessible at the same

time. Many of us are familiar with the Called 'suportitles', this run-

story of Ixi Boheme, if only through ning translation projected onto a

the experience. It is an intimate, senti- screen suspended over stage

mental look at the lives of four eliminates the language barrier,

friends, all 'starving artists' etching which has been called "the principal PHOTO

out an existence in Paris in the early stumbling block to enjoyment of live RLE of nineteenth century. The. struggles opera performances."

of this innova- these young, creative, joyful people Jones approves nineteenth Doomed love is on the agenda for these century hipsters. the of the are ones that soprano Jennifer tion: "You get beauty

it but the Davis Jones can appreciate. "For music as was written,

in world." Boheme but It is it's It's audience still knows what's I could profess undying this insular Ixi side, well-depicted." precise- me, nostalgic. a necessary going although this skilled mixture of and suf- love to 1 couldn't will be Jones' first performance at ly joy phase that artists need to go on. Translating the actual libretto someone, say drama and music that has like 'how much is a ticket?' It The Centre In The Square. fering, through," Jones explains on the can sometimes make something things

101 old this Puccini's made la Boheme one of the most phone from New York City, where seem more trivial." Jones' own pro- was strange." years year,

is forward slid- masterful work has lost none of its popular operas of all time. she is preparing to join the tour and ficiency in Italian is quite special- Jones looking to for There will be of ized. back into the "It relevance and especially one performance take over the part Mimi, one half "Most opera singers study ing touring lifestyle. power,

audience. on takes - to a only at Bpm Thursday, February of a relationship doomed by poverty. Italian and German. I've been doing some adjusting you've got young

used home wherever "The music is so beautiful," 13th. Call 578-1570 for ticket infor- - I to at Jones wistfully recognizes the it for years know what I'm get being

I 1 like 1 need Jones "Puccini was also mation. parallels between her experiences singing, and know what other per- you are. it, though. just sighs. very

" When I and Scrabble," clever as a dramatist, The and those of her character: These formers are singing to me. my headphones my though. side in I realized that she "It's to leant to exist humour and the tragedy are by people have a beautiful life. . . They was Italy, however, laughs. easy

Letter

247 Ki St NORTH AT /"VQQ "9 - DEVELOPING M UNIVERSITY AVE. wriAl _ 7777

Next to Gus Maue Sports

™ PHOTO PHONE 746-0026 EW RLE

C Offer ends March 8, 1997

'" S

' vV - v / s %M, |II ' from Ben

Disdain for excretions

Deal* Hditor,

In the past I have discussed incidents of name-calling (directed at me), but I

of would like to go a step further and address the Laurier lifestyle choice

the nickname. Often spawning themselves in Frosh Week, nicknames are

usually mildly witty the first time, but are destined to be excreted in the

cesspools of casual acquaintance as a conversation starter: "So. . . Um. . .

how'd the Penis Masseuse?" I have remained self- well, you get name

fit to imposed nickname free up to this point, but the world has seen curse

that has cultural connections. Please me with a name many "really funny"

me Benedict, Benedictine, stop calling Benny, Benji, Hggs Ben-flay, Benityn-DM, Benadryl, Benny Hill, Benny Goodman. Jack Benny, Big Ben,

I Ben Dover, and anything other than Ben 1 lairis. don't want to have to do

that of rash, such as criticizing vulgar pageant incompetent anything Li xl schoolboyish gladiators called Professional I lockey. ENERAT I O N leK^ME^S alternative Vided & Media! Ben I larris

16 icbruartj 11, 7997 theCord Entertainment)

Ear Candy The Best of

of wah-wah peddled guitar. Just be The album cover says it all. She

that music aware that just oozes it's looks like she's staggering all over Hard rhythm out in slippery chunks scolls the room, and she sings like a

at It you two-step shufflers. takes a drunken midnight choir. The album

brave soul very, very to bop to this is called "Veiled," perhaps it should

one. have been called "Gagged."

For the disco lover in all of Someone she you, thought was a good Cord punch straight ahead to "The idea, and hindsight is twenty-twenty.

The been of Chase." organ in this track is There's plenty people

working over time, hitting tilings off before her that have sung songs as Disco Zombies with Flesh Eating ver- nicely a pretty rhythmic flute depressing and low as she does. But, sus The Bionic Hookers from line. Sax sneaks in here and there to it's like don't suck, and ... um, they mt-mi Mars make a bridge between the tracks she does. Funk London Allstars recurring themes. After you've spun There is some interesting guitar

Tune let the continue work here but Ninja that, player on to at play unfortunately

In world of the "The Allstars Theme." This track she listener ROBIN WHITTAKER a revivals, new sings over top of it. As a funk sound is a nice Rather sounds like musical thesis state- feel in world of hurt Cord Entertainment change. a you trapped a than rehashing, artists like ment: "In this album, I will show ..." and pain unmatched by none other

Jamiroquai, a scattered assortment Then return to the hip-hoppy "Knee than the King of Pain himself, Trent Thai special week-before-reading-week edition. of house linear the title of of musicians, are giving us a Deep in Beats," and adopt a Reznor. (Note: "King futuristic update of those neat, listening policy The hip-hop theme Pain" formerly belonged to Kurt 1. Marge Scbott.

sounds that the heads "Give Raw" and Cobain but he it when he the quaint kept recurs in It To Me gave up The hay-ride's over ma'am. Please step away from ball-club,

nodding for decades. A little outside "U.J." The last three tracks are up blew his head off. Ironically some

the the London Funk and down in but in have labelled that as his most 2. Evil Olive. mainstream, tempo, way up painful

As I Allstars pick up where the P-Funk quality. for me, "Never Can Get act yet.) Much like 'dad,' he's a palindrome and he's comin' after you!

left off. This funk with back the album. She Allstars is a Enough." Anyway, to

303 drum machine, sampler and Andrew White is saddening. You keep listening for 3. Weiland, Staley, Cobain, and two past members of the

turntables. For the purists, all the old some vocal range and the only per- Smashing Pumpkins. standards are still here. Pianos, a son that comes to mind is Bizz I'll take "Words that start with Hand will ruin the careers of rockstars"

for Alex. Moog, a Hammond, a flute, great Markee. 1000, she sounds like gobs of brass. The old and the new But that an

industrial would be far combine well, possibly because the rapper: that 4. The San Andreas Fault

the old. She rock and Our little of to the U.S.: on the world-domina- new Ls sampling too interesting. plays planet's way saying "Kasy I'll make and island coast'" "Disco Zombies" Ls largely down- roll, a little acoustic, some more tion thing, or outta your west beat. want to accessorize raunchier stuff. You may

with But she's as as 5. off. your listening experience a depressing sitting Chewing your leg

a Hailed a survival tactic (a in some small countries). beanbag chair and a nice cinnamon alone in a dark closet with hang- generally as delicacy If and nutmeg coffee (go as far on the over and a leaky pipe. this is your

want, I can't hold Leah Andreone idea of a then 6. nutmeg as you you Sunday moniing you Deja-gnu.

soundtrack to match it. kicked in the the wildebeest twice. back.) All the tracks are character- Veiled finally have a The feeling you've been ass by same

RCA rim Durkin ized by a groovin' beat and a fair bit

7. Utilize.

Government code word for 'use.'

8. Ampersand.

&. Say it again. &.

9. Pontoons.

like and not as cartoons ... only pon-like ... funny.

10. The Shopping Cart Shuffle.

start at of the aisle and at O.K. What you do is opposite ends grocery come

at As start each other with you buggies full-speed. you get closer, swaying

carts and Whoever retains the your back forth as if hying to get passed. |1| most groceries in their call wins.

11. The hanging directions of the toilet paper role.

flow they decide who's on whose side in the afterlife's big dodgeball game.

12. Blue cord chicken.

Goas down so much bettor in French-speaking countries.

13. The return of Star Wars.

Finally: I .eias nun-buns are four feet wide again.

14. Reese's breakfast cereal.

Helps prevent tooth enamel.

15. lauriefs Crystal Solarium. CHRISTOPHER WAIKEN • ANNABELLA incubated under the Rtal a for who've been /jjfck y big greenhouse specimens lights of the Paul Martin Centre.

The Movie/^^^J^mßß|

as viscerally exciting as it is j| intellectually captivating!"

m *wmr

■k *«*<

LIEUTEhJ ANT

" i*x: Wl'?lvsv!*ss^^^^^^^^^^^:' :*** :" :**"*3iiiii(Mßili^ — I ■ FIVE DAYS! Thurs. Feb. 14-19, Consult Film Guide for exact showtlmes. j^

theCord February 11, 1997 17 How not to do brain candy an Interview

(Why I didn't Get into Co-op)

Paul Wellhauser

I thought I had it. My resume was that had happened. I finished the the Chinese Students Association.

marks how be linked to the very polished. My were very story, relating my roommates, This can probably The Darkness Within similar to what should have the I love they great guys they were, came to fact that really Asian cuisine.

I been. After all can't be expected to bail me out. I leaned back content. I still think I had a chance at this Darren Winfield As when I of This than had feel little get sleep through most was going better I point. I was beginning to a

classes. that did what I my Coincidentally, was anticipated. nervous though. So, I

and I want to the reason I was late that How know when I'm Blackness engulfs me hide day. You never when you might always do nervous,

I survive hours then smoke. This have been mis- I becomes the can on only eight per get a curve. It was that she may a jght enemy, soul second If 1 less than ten I'm 1 it for just a and then leaves. night. get very began delving into my past: "I see take. It wasn't very polite of me. piercas my

that her It leaves behind the traces of the truth, cranky. you have six years experience should have offered one. and I can't from this. I guess there was some misun- at VanDerßrock Insurance." Her interrogation of me had run

the interview damn that have far it time derstanding during Honesty, it, may gone quite enough, was

I I in bed and but how was supposed to know been the problem. I explained that for the tables to be turned. I gave a lay pray,

what of didn't asked if she had that the next doesn'tcome. type answers they were in fact I actually work there sly look and any pray day

for. She I looked but did in for the She With the next comes the looking thought fact walk by it every cou- plans evening. was day pain.

this not I had for have that nervous, was true, it ple days during my six and a half speechless. I sometimes

all control. I of leaned I Wc all alone in this world under was however years high school. I explained that effect on women. I in closer. are all the winded and I did in to told her about the little and we very sweaty, probably go every year pick up one quaint experience pain, due the had of the of and But and it to fact I just sprinted those neat little calendars. It restaurant at corner King some are lucky only experience

to treat and awhile. the six blocks get there. She seemed odd, but she seemed to Columbia where I usually my once and I needed "Just it to dates. She better than the rest I Others it more must fight thought reassurance} think necessary go through was experience

be honest and fine" I to to alive. you'll be was every item on my list: "Captain of related, I'd even pay for her Fight stay

there told. It was perhaps that it Debating Team." Actually I rode the Super-Size it! I should have known

for in took a turn the worse. pines and never actually saw game someone her position could never

The her interview started well action. "Enjoy reading classic litera- go out with me, no matterwhat

and enough. "Tell me about yourself' ture." I have Amazing Spiderman true feelings were. She stood up

Her to she said, There wasn't much to tell comics dating back to '65. splurted out, "what possessed you

life I out with really. I'd spent my looking for cheeks seemed flushed, I could think that would ever go

an out of I'd come sense emanat- She was a actor, I YOU CAN easy way things. very strong feelings you!?!" good

avoid the from believed she to university to real world ing her. almost was repulsed.

It off back for Switch back lie. That couldn't be I told her got my parents my a to plan A, though.

while she'd shut since they thought I was doing "Active member of Accounting and the signs were obvious, ALWAYS something "productive". As I went Economics Associations, TAMIAE, the door so we could be alone. Not

down my list of interests she TBES and the Badminton Gub??" many other girls would do that.

seemed for Yes It touched when amused some reason, ,very much so. really keeps Then the way she me

her' me we this especially when I told how busy I replied. "Um hull, and if I met. She shrugged off as STUDY ON much I loved Pantera. "Ahhhh, that checked with these groups??" No "merely a handshake." I knew it

would explain the T-shirt!" she problem. I wonder if she ever did. I was something more though.

exclaimed. "What about school, really did some of that stuff. At least I guess our time was up because

for have you participated at all?" The if your definition of participating in a she opened the door mo, but not THE PLANE.

stories I I can't without last "How the told, even explain the club includes showing up to any one question.

I I look got, was making an impres- event that has free food. By that hell did you ever get into this

of sion. Especially when relating the measure I am also a member school." I calmly explained that I

of how lost at that Global that there had had story I my pants (not is anything a very extensive supple-

I tell when with and kegger. can someone is wrong that) tonnes more. I mentary application form.

obviously taken aback. 1 could sense am an especially active member of

Nationalism mike adorjan RIGHT?

The world's brain has to their as many tion, racism, homophobia, preju- justification they use lobby

tumors as it docs countries. dices, stereotypes, and yet people rights. I understand the outrage over

Nationalism and the ideology of eth- think to be patriotic is a good thing. injustices that were inflicted on

nic served Will die for the world endogamy an evolutionary you your country? For native peoples around dur-

function the colonialism. by only allowing propa- your people? ing The past is written,

of with certain char- 1 be and gation peoples can totally comfortable in say- in a perfect world(whatever that

acteristics. By restricting contacts ing that Canada is the best country in might be), such atrocities wouldn't

due to incest taboos and other the world to live the weath- have be remedied. The psy- (though to reality is

er's bit at and that chological factors, a sense of identity a chilly times), not we cannot revert to the way

from This have this entrenched brain- before; we emerged group solidarity. deeply things were have to deal r0 1| identity was and continues to be washing causing an identity crisis with what we've got, no matter how

viewed of between Canadian as a positive propagator a my identity and wrong the reasons for us getting

culture links to forefathers'. person's and one my Even in this country here are.

traditions. their ancestor's we have a totally ridiculous and dis- The point is that although First

I'll be the first to acknowledge that turbing debate over our two domi- Nation peoples were the first to

without historical recognition, we'd nant conquerors: the British and the inhabit this nation, it is still defined as

EDMONTON • be destined to repeat terrible*, blun- French. I guess the motto now a nation, and not as a global unit.

* OTTAWA ders that could be avoided. To stands as Vive la Quebec, and Fuck Perhaps erecting little nation-states VANCOUVER 1 " -^•TORONTO IJf »«■ one's culture Isn't detri- the First Nations. While when KELOWNA acknowledge we get in a a people want ethnogenesis ® •HAMILTON CALGARY but the is what isn't This mental, question to tizzy over Quebec's possibly impend- the answer. only creates WINNIPEG

end should with that there we identify ourselves ing separation, we forget greater nationalistic ideologies that

It our past. A recognition of our her- are other groups whose rights are breed tension. stems back to the

needn't foster a sense of being trampled on. towerof Babel, where itage pre- humanity was We know what's important to you.That's why Greyhound sent identity. Why should I be identi- This idea of who was here or there dispersed with different languages in Air is making sure that everyone can connect with friends fied with people who have loii£ been first, second, or third is also equally an attempt to create misunderstand- and family over reading week.To top it all off, just men- fertilizing lawns? Whether their absurd. It is tantamountto children ing between peoples. Language is tion "U-Read '97" when and booking your flight deeds the front seat of and were positive or negative (itself 'calling' a car, or one way we identify ourselves, receive an additional 10% off a perception) is irrelevant. The past arguing over 'budding' in line. how we create boundaries in respect

our low fares. is written and it is up to the present These ideas of having borders and to others. Different currencies are already incredibly blank generation to write on a slate. countries and nationalistic identities used to exploit 'subordinate societies'

individual who invented the colonists from I consider myself an were by by defining the dollar according to

the Old World. Borders has unique characteristics'and a are lines on U.S. standards. Perhaps what is

in sense of identity, that may or may not maps, and you can't perceive them needed is an interdependence

correlate with a larger culture. reality. The First Nation peoples also between what we currently define as GREYHOUND AIR„ Identity should be particularistic, not didn't recognize states such as nations. The United Nations is a

universalis tic. Canada and the U.S. To them, their good start, but ultimately we should

ourselves human Nationalism is a person's identity land stretched from coast to coast, recognize as mem-

is and Is from the arctic the bers of the Earth, who all gone mental. It overzealous through planet orig-

links eth- American and below. It is inated from rooted on strong with one's plains the same place at the that that forced wars. It causes ironic a concept was same time. nic group. It causes

hate crimes. It discrimina- them, nationalism, is now the causes upon Air Service operated by KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT

18 February 11, 1997 theCord SERVICES mate to share Albert St. house right for May 1/97. Newer place, great Lois of hugs from Ann-Marie.

across from Peters Building. Gas deck and BBQ, 5 min. walk to YVLU. GREAT HOUSE ROOM FOR RENT One heart available to a good home.

utilities. be Need from Valentines Smiler. Sexual Assault Support Centre heat, free laundry facilities, parking, $285/month + Must a room May to August? (Sniff) Happy Day,

Call Josh, or Rob at for one who would B'hoo. K-W Sexual Assault Support 2 bathrooms, large backyard, seen. Marty, Looking person

be interested in at Centre/Drop-in group for women $3(XVmonth plus utilities. 12 month 746-6572. subletting a room 37-2 Ezra. Clean, comfortable, close Attention Sweet Kim Shillun: sexually assaulted as teens/adults, lease (starting May 1). Would prefer

HAVE A PLACE TO to school. If interested, Let mc be Valentine. Don't 2nd and fourth Tuesday monthly, a non-smoker. Call 885-1383. phone your

SUBLET? at 725-9890. touch -1 don't like to be Location: Emmanuel United Church, RENT OR Megan mc, though

touched. Aaron Corner of Albert and Bridgeport. House For 5 Boys

FOR 5 bedroom house St. - incl. LOOKING THAT on Time: 1- 3 p.m. More info: 571 Fridge, stove, washer, dryer King adja-

Close EXTRA PERSON TO cent to Laurier. One lease To Leslie on -0121. Large rec. room. to Casey's, year May V-Day

FELL YOUR HOUSE? $1550/month. Two a little flower Beer Store, shopping. 10 minutes to to April. bath- You're exactly like I

and 888-0258. last that I Support Group W.L.U. 884-2683. rooms laundry. saw summer. Except didn't want to knock boots with the Waterloo Wellington Myalgic Advertise it in

THE CORD CLASSIFIEDS Puslinch Lakeside flower. Now please die. Encephalomyelitis Association 6 bedroom house at 323 Spruce St. Cottage

mo. takes minutes and $5 four at invites K-W area Chronic Fiitigue for rent from May 1/97 -12 it two Sleeps quiet area, of McCormick's with tennis For Love in Venezuela Syndrome sufferers, their family lease. Very clean, 5 min. walk from and you'll reach thousands Point, Looking

- labour fellow sunbathers, $285/rm. Please call .Joe @ on and off coutl. May 1 Day. No pets. To single and friends to a support group WLU, people campus. my

' Sarah and Cass Lot s cl isscd meeting Tuesday, February 25, 576-0822. y- B P inATI/IMA I and the"Ilallmark Holiday." 1997 at The Adult Recreation tUUuAIIUNML forget

Needed: housemates GREAT SUMMER SUBLET Love, SjW Centre, 185 King St. S. Please call Two

3 second 2 Don't miss this to $B(XVmonth plus hydro. 658-4876. our info line for the scheduled time: year females seeking opportunity spend LSAT-MCAT-GMAT-GRE PREP 623-3207. others (male or female) to share a your summer in a clean, well-kept

house St. Just 5 minutes classes arc now house. Laundry, parking, spacious on Spruce Spring/Summer f\nnf%r%TlIkIIYIFC* CLASSIFIEDS RATES 8 from WLU this house has all the fea- Course formats range from OPPORTUNITIES rooms, $320 or $300/month. forming. hours. hour weekends month lease starting Sept. 1/97. Call tures of home. Up to 3 bedrooms 20 to 80 20

- STUDENTS: available, are available for $195. Richardson Coaches Needed 883-9189 (lisa) or 883-9187 (Kady together or individually,

best offer. Since 1979 - or 30 words or less $5 WATERLOO MINOR SOCCER needs or Theresa). Rent $165/student or www.prep.com

Call at 31 - 60 words $8 coaches and assistant coaches. Do Available May 1/97. Angie 10 and talent to 2 Roommates Wanted 886-7013. you have the time INFORMATION located NON-STUDENTS. share from May to July? Please call Newer lownhouse in a quiet words less self-con- 30 or $7 578-9680. neighbourhood, close to groceries, 5 bedroom ample size, lower R- 1 -800-410-PRI '.P. 31 -60 words $10 department store and beer. 10 tained unit, new duplex, [email protected] word 60 .10 WLU Bookstore hours - Reading each Over EMPLOYMENT minute walk to WLU. Very clean 4 2000 quality insulation, 2 complete SEMI-DISPLAY ADS: bedroom house with a large living 4 piece bathrooms, large kitchen, OCDCnAIAI C -50 and kitchen. 2 en-suite Movies or Television room, dining room dining room, livuig room,

washrooms. dish- free facilities, Interested in being in Movies or Semi-furnished, laundry large paved 2 *Prices GST + utili- Week: Noon to include stail- and One parking area. $315/studcnt p.m. Television? Let us help you get washer, balcony. year 491-1370. Valentine s Shorty! ed. Call 745-2888 for information, lease, September to August. $400 ties. (416) Happy Day

month utilities and Our 2nd Valentine's and still going No sign-up fees. Serious inquiries per (including Placement forms are available Call ROOMMATE WANTED You are awesome. 1 couldn't - Grand of facilities). strong. only. Photos are required use laundry this far without in the Cord office, Students 4 students seek 1 more roommate have gotten you. River Talent, a new service. Tammy at 885-5382. Phone-in Sarafanccsc. Union Building. for May 1/97. Nice house, close to Love you, orders can call 884-1970 $314/month + utilities, 1/2 (ext. Summer Employment Fabulous 5 bedroom houses avail- WLU. Fax orders can be sent neatmale or Wanted: 3564). Summer employment opportunities able for rent, reasonable rates, price in summer. Fairly for to 884-7723. and well and female. Call 888-7700. Breton lass, age 18-25, (519) available in Orangeville area. For parking laundry, kept Cape and Cash in advance for details call Trevor @888-7403 close to the University and ameni- manhandling light housekeep- required classifieds. house Erb St. Suitable for Non-smoker Mast be most student ties. CaH Jamies or Mark at 574- Large on ing. preferred. available for 6 students. One lease able to cross-stitch. Minimum Billing phone-in HOUSING 2064 or 241-2985 (24 hr. pager). sor year wage, free weekends, (.all KLS- and fax orders and classifieds beginning May or September, pop on 4569. for more than five HOUSEMATE WANTED ROOMMATE WANTED $1400. Two washrooms and laun- running

issues. students seek 20 mins. laurier. 888-0258. Four females seeking fifth room- 3 one m/f roommate dry. to Deadline for or Roses are red placements is at Violets are blue cancellations Tuesday

12:00 ] You can never B2 sexy p.m.

incorrect insertion. i Going home this Reading Week?! lappy Valentine's Day ladies! j only one |

| <\Pj Cord You want to employ it.

c,assifieds- ! Save even MORE r with j Greyhound! j v..

You know ii You want to buy it. yOU

M from to: Vou want to it. Kitchener/Waterloo ■ , post

Belleville Toronto $22 $51 Sudbury $91 it. Cord j You want to say Peterborough $42 London $20 Ottawa $85 j Classifieds. ! see it You want t0 .

I I

■ Other discounted destinations available. ;

~~~~ " i Price does not include G.S.T. ■ TZIZZITir iiii

ii' 1 Coupon valid until May 15, 1997. No or facsimilies are accepted for redemption. Coupon can be used 1 . photocopies B J auinr '"" VALUt to STUDENT RETURN FARES IN ONTARIO ONLY. Not valid for use with other fares or [ NO CASH purchase any specials J I THE [yTFV/p I : Canada bus network outside of Ontario. ' Oil \-SrIDEO in Ontario. Not valid for use on the Greyhound . = J ! WITH THIS COUPON

. | . u Surf to ■ vendor http://www.greyhound.ca/ > RENT ANY MOVIE ! ! | AT REG. PRICE Court Mall ! .K t ! I campus GET AN OLO MOVIE "lITRAVELCUTS tnr & Streets c ursynauna , \ University Phillip FRE ■ Student Union 3rd floor Canada# i Building, j Waterloo, Ontario W. 741-2600 ! EXPIRES Feb. 28/97 Wilfrid Laurier University 886-8228 15 Charles Street Kitchener j (519)746-2578 |

theCord February 11, 1997 19 • iri WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

Applv Now!

Public Relations Coordinator Video Production Co-ordinator Graphic Design Coordinator

Board of Student Activities Co-ordinator

Boar's Head Dinner Co-ordinator

Orientation Committee

Head Icebreaker

Winter Carnival Co-ordinator

Ball Co-ordinator Legal Resources Co-ordinator Charity

Foot Patrol Co-ordinator Homecoming Co-ordinator

Tutorial Services Co-ordinator Fashion Show Producer

Peer Help Line Co-ordinator

BACCHUS Co-ordinator

Laurier Students for Co-ordinator Literacy Campus Clubs Business Manager Laurier Students for Literacy Volunteer Co-ordinator Campus Clubs Co-ordinator Charity and Community Relations Co-ordinator

Safety Co-ordinator

Enviromental Co-ordinator

Equality Co-ordinator

Radio Laurier Program Director Human Resources Co-ordinator

Sponsorship Co-ordinator Health and Fitness Co-ordinator

All applications due by Tuesday March 25 at noon

Student Managers: Tuesday March 4 at noon

Paid Employees: Tuesday March 18 at noon

Come on up to the Student Union and apply!

Don't miss your chance.