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*Laurier's Official Student Newspaper • Volume 42 • Issue 15

2 News 6 Opinion 10 International 12 Feature 14 Entertainment 17 Sports 20 Student Life 22 Business 23 Classifieds More growing concerns "The reputation of Laurier has has also adversely affected WLU's She went on to say that many Students' Union requests an been tainted," said David public image, most notably in last more people accepted the offers of Wellhauser, Executive Vice week's Maclean's magazine univer- admission than in past years, a immediate freeze on current President of University Affairs. sity rankings. development that WLU was unable "Over-enrollment has had a nega- "WLU sent out too many offers to anticipate. The increase in enrollment levels tive effect on all students. It's irre- of admission," said Wellhauser. "It acceptances was most noticeable sponsible, and has to stop." was an irresponsible mistake that from students for whom Laurier MartinKuebler regarding the unexpected growth The Students' Union pointed should have been caught." was not a first choice. of Laurier's student body in recent to a number of reasons that have However, Undergraduate In order to properly address The issue of responsible growth at years. Of particular concern was contributed to over-crowding. Admissions Manager Gail Forsyth the growth situation, WLUSU pro- Laurier has not been given the what the Union called a "miscalcu- Among them are inadequate said the increased enrollment posed that current enrollment lev- "proper attention or recognition," lation in the admissions formula," provincial funding for universities experienced in 2001 was unfore- els be frozen immediately until stu- and the WLU Students' Union resulting in the surplus of 962 stu- and the deviation from the seeable, and was not as a result of dent concerns are addressed. wants the University administra- dents experienced in 2001. The University's published institutional a miscalculation. In addition, a permanent tion to do something about it. report outlined a number of prob- growth plan. The Union's report "The reputation of Laurier has enrollment cap should be imple- In a report to be released today lems caused by this sudden states that this deviation has had a grown," said Forsyth. "When inter- mented. (Wednesday), the Union increase in the undergraduate pop- negative effect on the academic est in Laurier increases, enrollment addressed student concerns ulation. quality at Laurier. Over-enrollment increases as well." Continued on page 4 Basketball Hawks continue to roll

Craig Reaney

A surprise is something that is unexpected and startling. Laurier's men's basketball team can definitely be considered surprising given such a quick turnaround in perform- ance from last year.

Laurier 82, Laurentian 79

After opening the regular season with two wins against Queens and U of T, the Laurier men's basketball team was anxious to return home and attempt to continue their winning streak this past weekend against Laurentian and York. It all commenced Friday evening as Laurier faced Laurentian, Head Coach Peter Campbell's former team. This game was sig- nificant as it provided an opportunity for Laurier to stay atop the OUA West standings as well as to extend their win streak to three games. The game began with Laurier taking quick shots and pushing the ball more than ROCHACEWICH usual. However, the Hawks were given plen- ty of good looks from the three-point line LAURA and converted them early on. Chris Caruso (21) scored some important points and helped the Hawks defeat his former team, the Laurentian Voyageurs. "There were so many guys that made a said Campbell of the comeback that was A slowed-down offense from Laurier Laurier team. contribution," said Campbell, who added made late in the game by his former team. proved to be effective as York was attempt- "We out-rebounded them in the second that "nobody really carried us." This was The combination of Todd Cooney miss- ing to get the Hawks to play their up-tempo half," said Campbell. "That made a huge dif- obvious as the scoring was well-dispersed in ing both of his free throws late in the game style. James Hudson led the way for the ference." Laurier upset the Yeomen with a the Laurier offense. At half-time, Dan and Lauder's poor help defense set up an Hawks in the first half with eleven points, final score of 75-66. Jonkers already had eleven, Chris Keith had opportunity for Laurentian to steal the win. producing a 35-33 lead for Laurier Campbell stressed the balance of the dropped 13, and Wade Currie had eight With the Hawks up one, 80-79, a Laurentian The second-half began with Caruso hit- offense but mentioned one player in particu- points in less than six minutes of play. guard drove down the lane to what looked ting two early three pointers. This kept the lar. It was Chris Caruso, however, that was to be the winning hoop. But it was Adam game close until the eight-minute mark "Caruso, he hit some huge threes and looking to lead the team in the second half. Rogers that stepped up big with the game- when Andrew MacKay hit a long three point- defensively did a great job." Campbell was Caruso, a transfer from Laurentian, was look- deciding blocked shot. Laurier continued its er off the glass to put Laurier up 57-51. Soon quick to point out that the teams goal "is to ing to prove something as he rattled off five winning streak with a final score of 82-79. after Rogers was fouled while dunking, but probably become more consistent" as there straight points to increase Laurier's lead to Next in line for this undefeated Hawk missed the free throw. The Hawks continued were times when the Hawks looked lost. eight in the early stages of the second half. squad was the York Yeomen, ranked 6th in to extend their lead as Caruso hit another Laurier will have a chance to remove Laurentian would not be counted out, the nation. Coach Campbell described York pair of three-pointers. more of the doubt associated with the team though, as they slowly neutralized the lead. as "a much bigger team than Laurentian," The lead continued to grow as the half and extend their winning streak to five "The trouble with Laurentian is that they adding, "when they play well, they may be progressed. York's competitiveness persist- games this Wednesday at Windsor. can shoot their way back into any game," (ranked as high as) 3rd," in the country. ed but was no match for the determined 2 news Pierre Berton in person Pierrebook, MarchingBerton sharesAs TohisWar,new as well as political opinions. Stefan Sereda the author referred to as the"the most remarkable period in For fifty years, Canadians were Canada's past." embroiled in international conflict, The book examines how and it took Pierre Berton another Canada developed as a nation fifty years of peace to reflect on through participation in interna- this period and compile his latest tional conflicts. From the Canadian book. assistance to Britain's colonial pur- This is less than surprising, poses in Africa to their activities in considering that Berton has writ- the Korean War, Berton discussed ten forty-eight books to date, how Canada was shaped by these author, "adolescent which according to philan-i years," wherein the thropist, and country dealt long-time friend with its own of Berton's Edna 'We should "puberty" and Stapner "have entered into four given Canadians do what we wars without Pierre Berton speaks on his new book and current Canadian issues. more knowledge can to stop preparation. around British nationalism and When confronted with the To which he eloquently answered and more pride in this war from According to entered into war with ideals of question, "are there areas in "I think we have to be prepared, our country than Berton, the heroism and the symbol of "Jack Canadian history that deserve not necessarily with guns, but with other writer." going any nation under- Canuck" to show their ferocity had, more attention?" Berton replied an attitude. That attitude is that Stapner was further." went massive according to Berton, achieved the that "all areas need more atten- we as Canadians are peacekeep- given the honor changes in this reputation of world peacekeepers tion." ers." When asked what of introducing. fifty-year period, when Lester B. Pearson was award- He further added his belief that Canadians should do about the war Berton, Canada's most popular his- including the emergence of ed the Nobel Peace Prize for set- "what we are seeing in the schools in Afghanistan, he continued to torian, on Monday night to an French-Canadian nationalism, tling the Suez Crisis in the 1950'5. is a shame and a scandal." A narra- apply his view of Canadians as appreciative crowd in the Maureen women acheiving the vote, a shift When referring to the World tive historian, Berton advocated peace-keepers, and that history Forrester Recital Hall. in allegiance to the American Wars, Berton stated that "we can story-telling as a method of can be used as a guide for solving The event, sponsored by empire from the British and, final- only pray that we have learned encouraging interest in Canadian present crises. Wilfrid Laurier University and ly, the transition from being a from history, and that we will history. Berton called for a tax-hike to Marion Schweitzer Lectures, fea- nation respected for its fierce mili- never see this like again." The During the discussion period help supply the Afghan people tured several readings from tary to gaining the status of world author also spoke of the value of following the reading, Berton was with food and stated that "we Berton's latest novel Marching As peacekeepers. history being taught as a subject in challenged with the question, should do what we can to stop this To War, which encompasses what Canadians, who once rallied schools. "how do we achieve world peace?" war from going any further." Class change drop dates to change

and that he would have liked to have been length of the course. Motion pusiled through Senate able to speak on this change. A proposed amendment would have to Ben Durrer admits that Senate seemed be carefully and thoroughly prepared, in means return to old system in quite determined to pass the motion, but he order to address all of the different possibil- would have liked a chance to present a well ities. The motion to change drop dates in spite ofstudent protest thought out opposition regardless. 1999 included "removing ambiguity about Dr. Smith says the motion could not be the deadline" as one of the rationale for Dillon Moore script. Dr. Smith also supports this change as added to the consent agenda, because the making the change. a move more in tune with the majority of Academic Planning Committee did not Also at issue was a disagreement over the A proposal to pull the drop dates for cours- universities, and as one that promotes a bet- decide on the motion until 4 or 5 days proper reasons for a student to drop a es back to their earlier form passed through ter academic environment. before the meeting. He maintains that he course. Student representatives tended to Senate withhardly a sound. In the current system, students can drop felt the motion would be uncontroversial, as stress that the drop dates will not allow a At last Wednesday's Senate meeting, their course even on the last day of classes it was just a move back to old ways. Although student to know if they're going to do well Vice-President Academic Dr. Rowland Smith and receive only a "withdrawal" instead of a the Senate could have refused to hear the in a class or not, in time to drop it. Dr. Smith motioned for the restoration of earlier drop possible failure. The return to old methods motion, Smith says he was confident they maintains the dropping of a course for dates. The motion passed almost unani- will mean the current date after which stu- would allow it, as they did. marks is inappropriate. Realizing that the mously with only student senators and a dents dropping a course would receive a The limited discussion on the motion course is not what one thought it would be, minor amount of faculty voicing opposition. "withdrawal" status, will instead be the last was hampered by a series of apparent ambi- disliking the way the course is being deliv- An attempt to table the motion, and an date on which a student can drop a course. guities. The wording of the proposal, which ered, and responding to openings in a wait- attempt to compromise on the dates, were If this system had been in place this fall, called for a return to the old drop dates, ing list for another course are listed by Dr. both defeated. November 2nd would have been the last day relied on the Senate having knowledge of Smith as appropriate reasons for dropping a Because the course calendar has to be a student enrolled in a one-term course what the earlier dates were. Dr. Smith says, course. ready by the end of November, it was neces- could have dropped his or her class. "when they voted to revert back, senators Durrer, who feels there are more situa- sary, if changes were to be made, that they Student representatives are angry that were aware of what they were doing." tions to consider, has attacked the changes were made at the November 14th Senate they had no warning this motion was going Attempts to compromise proved futile, on other grounds. He suggests as an exam- meeting. The changes may take place as to come up in Senate. The consent Agenda, however, because attempting to amend the ple a student who stays in a class hoping to early as the next inter-session term (May available online before the event, had no "self-explanatory" wording of the motion improve his mark, or a first-year student who 2002). mention of the motion. There was no pack- required a multi-headed and complex word- doesn't have time to learn the system and Changes to the drop dates were made in age prepared for the Senate at the meeting, ing to address the many different lengths of decide to drop a course. 1999, in an attempt to lower the amount of and there was no indication from Dr. Smith courses. Durrer feels Dr. Smith did try to pass the appeals from students who wished to drop a that he wanted to amend the agenda at the Changing the drop date to the ninth motion quietly because he did know it course after the date had passed. The beginning of the meeting. week instead of the eighth, as proposed by would be controversial to students. He and Registrar has found that they receive just as Executive Vice-President: University Dr. Barry Kay, would have worked for a one- other student representatives are circulating many, if not more appeals, from students in Affairs Dave Wellhauser says he left the term course, but not a two-term or a six- a petition this week, getting signatures from the current system attempting to get the meeting thinking that all of the issues direct- week course. Similarly, the percentage of a those who would like Senate to reverse or '.'withdrawal" status removed from their tran- ly concerning students had been dealt with, course before the drop dates varies with the amend their action.

WED N E S DAY NOV EMB EH 21 2001 3 Prof shocked by police tactics

Dillon Moore observed in the rally. As some of the younger protestors began to sit down on the When Dr. Chris Ross attended the G2O road to passively resist the police charge, protest in Ottawa this past weekend, he did Ross and Wilson moved away to avoid any not expect to be treated as a potential ter- more confrontation. rorist. After that initial scare, Ross describes the The Associate Professor from Laurier's rest of the march as uneventful, at least in Religion and Culture department went with terms of police action. In fact, he says that his friend Jackie Wilson, a visiting sociologist the Supreme Court area was remarkably from Yorkshire, to participate peacefully in a sparse in its level of police presence. march and rally against the policies of the Ross spoke to Evan Dyer at the event, World Bank and International Monetary the CBC reporter who has been the subject Fund. of news lately for what was done to him at On Friday evening, they attended a the march. Dyer was bit on the leg by a teach-in and heard Maude Barlow of the police dog, and he alleges that an officer, .< r /~< i • Council of Canadians, who gave indication he along with other speak- More than twenty knew Dyer was a journalist, ers. Saturday morning, hit him twice on the head. after hearing some songs officers with at Ross also spoke to Jim from the Raging Grannies, least half-a-dozen Turk, the Executive Director they set out to meet up unmuzzled of the Canadian Association with the rest of the rally at of Universities, who Ross a convergence point in German says is now approaching front of the Supreme shepherds pushed legal counsel, to give an Court. into the crowd. account to the Canadian As their group Commission on Human marched along Laurier Boulevard, police Rights about the incident. were stationed in a "checker-board" like pat- To Ross, this incident represents a really tern, forcing the marchers to divide and important issue. weave between them. Then, when half of the "Now, a sort of us versus them mentality group had crossed Bay Street, there was a is taking shape. Anyone who differs from a sudden flurry of activity. In a move that Ross very narrow banc! of belief, if not already describes as, "completely out-of-the-blue," seen as a terrorist is seen as climbing up the more than twenty officers with at least half- same wrung. What we are seeing is the a-dozen unmuzzled German shepherds acceptance of military tactics by a police pushed into the crowd. force. I'm surprised there hasn't been more Police later justified their actions as the outrage about this," he says. detainment of potential vandals and violent Wilson, who has participated in protests protestors, which the officers did by pulling in other countries, was shocked by the people out of the crowd and keeping them police tactics in Ottawa, particularly the use in custody. Initially, Ross and Wilson were of unmuzzled dogs. A German Shepherd attacks a protestor (above) and Evan Dyer nursing his wounds amid especially worried for the children they had the protestors!below). No fire, folks Survey says: students dissatisfied with growth Matthew Cade gain back our trust," commented students because firstly, they Wellhauser. aren't exposed to the courses they Sometimes little things can be a big In addition, "the Students' are most interested in, and sec- problem. Union acknowledges two things: ondly, 4th year Arts students may This was the case late Monday: first, that the Provincial find it harder to finish their major, night when smoke from a charring devaluingcongestionresponses Government drastically under- when the required courses they piece of wood set the Concourse Studentwith educationconcernedand a funds the University, and second, need are not available. and Arts Building fire alarms off for students face congestion in com- that the University has a duty to All of these problems rest on nearly three-quarters of an hour. Alicia McFadden mon areas, either often or very provide a quality education to its the shoulders of the University Several firefighters were on the often. This overwhelming statistic students." and the administration, who many scene until the problem was solved. The Students' Union has just should send a signal to the His remarks show that stu- people perceive as lacking in their Difficulties arose because the released a report on student opin- University's administration to take dents should be the primary con- commitment to students. smoke behind a wall could not be ions of Growth at Laurier, in con- action, as opposed to burying the cern of the administration, despite This notion of devaluing stu- accessed by the firemen. A member junction with the Market Research real issues in paperwork. other barriers that are working dents' education can also be found of the construction crew had been Committee, for November, 2001. Dave Wellhauser, Vice- against the University. in the survey, in that students are cutting steel with a torch earlier in There were 8 sets of questions, President: University Affairs of the Another interesting statistic noticing a difference in the quality the day and, according to Assistant and students from every faculty Student's Union, believes that the found from the survey was that of education they are getting. VP of Physical Resources Ron were randomly selected and asked University must acknowledge the those students who were in the Some of this can be attributed Dupuis, it was touching the wood. questions ranging from what vari- current problems, and says that Arts program, or their fourth year to the lack of full-time professors "There were no flames," said ables affected students' decisions the Student's Union is firmly com- of study, found it the hardest to at the school, and the increased Dupuis. "Fortunately there was not to choose Laurier, to what stu- mitted to helping the University in get into the courses they wanted. class sizes, which decrease the much oxygen." dents think should be done about doing so. "It is their chance to This poses a problem for these amount of teacher/student inter- Asked whether the problem the growth issue at Laurier. action. might have been more serious had The findings of the survey Lastly, students seem to be the smoke become flames, Dupuis were very telling about the current Some interesting "Quick Facts" from the generally satisfied with their answered that the odds were slim. growth problem. Approximately Student Survey on Growth Laurier experience. However, it is "It's mostly concrete and steel 85% of students do not want obvious that things are beginning in that area," he said. Laurier to continue to grow at its - 91% of students very often or often experience congestion in to worsen, as opposed to getting The contractor cutting the steel current rate. common areas better. was working on a new stairwell. The Laurier's small school status - jl% very often or often encountered limited availability Students must continue to 'be fire alarm went off on two other has always been a major selling of core courses heard', and voice their dissatisfac- occasions earlier in the day, but nei- point for the University. As one - 25% strongly agree or agree that courses taught by part-time faculty tion with the administration; it has ther was attributed to the same can see by merely walking around hinders academic performance taken a great deal for the adminis- piece of wood. the school, however, even that - 81% strongly agree or agree they wish to preserve small class sizes tration to reply, but they at least "It could have been a number of ideal is a misnomer. ■ 81% said that Laurier's reputation was very important or important are being made aware that the stu- things," said Dupuis. "It seems

Moreover, the survey suggests - 29% recommend that enrollment decrease dents want and need more from someone set it off when resetting that an astounding 91% of Laurier this school. it."'

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 4 news The Ultimate Survivor Students' Union reports results from growth survey Continued from Cover until we're prepared." The WLUSU report, published An Enrollment Management in response to the Student Town Committee, which the Union sug- Hall Meeting on Growth held gests should be composed of November 6th, was compiled from seven undergraduate students the results of a survey conducted selected from various elected stu- by the Market Research Committee dent leadership positions, will (accessible at organize this growth reduction http://www.wlusu.com) and from measure. concerns raised by the student Upon reviewing the report, body. Wellhauser and other WLU President Dr. Bob Rosehart Directors have been talking to stu- said that he welcomed the initia- dents individually since September tive of the Union. He especially in an attempt to find out their stressed the need for more provin- thoughts on the issue. cial funding to counter the effects "This [growth issue] is some- of the population increase. thing that I'm quite passionate "If we can't get the [necessary] about," said Wellhauser. "At the funding, it's not responsible to end of the day, we want what's continue to grow," said Rosehart. best for the university." "We don't need any more students

FIELD ■■ P" p 1 jj DAVE B >SB 8 I Jason Needier, Laurier's Ultimate Survivor, won't be working this holiday season. Damn Etobicoke kids.

Kristen Howard he felt was the hardest part of the Pate,who was voted off at the sec- survivor challenge, Needles stated ond tribal council, later stated: Laurier's second Survivor that "lying to the people (he) was "Did you see me? I was crying. I Challenge was a success once just getting to know" was the main just wanted to be there." again. The Concourse was packed challenge for him. Jason also com- One of the reward and immuni- if! * _ I with people as Survivor 2 began at mented on how the whole experi- ty challenges was an appetizing 2:30 pm on Wednesday, November ence was positive and interesting. eating contest. Survivors had to 14th. Even though he had to use choke down grub like dog food, This A-Team event mirrored worms, a quarter pound of butter, the CBS Television Show tongue, octopus and even a live "Survivor" and provided the final "Lying to the cricket! Unfortunately, contestant with one thousand dol- people he was just Mojuba lost in the tie-breaking lars. onion eating race. Other chal- The two teams,consisting of 8 getting to know" lenges included an obstacle members each, were called Wani- was the main course, Name That Tune, and a jlMa Oti (green) and Mojuba (blue). challenge for him. rock-paper-scissor contest. Based on the popular television Coverage of the second

* show, survivors a «& HHiil"I^M^MiMn»nTFmFTWW!mnTM student lived in Survivor Challenge was made avail- - -•— P.Si w. | / cage in the Concourse and took strategic planning that ultimately able on both the Student's Union part in both immunity and reward damaged the other challengers' web-site and the Club Laurier web- challenges. fates, he said that he "made his site. Both web-sites had stories Laurier's Survivor this year was peace" with everyone at Wilf's on and updates on events that hap- Jason Needier, a first year the last night before the final deci- pened throughout the game. Communication Studies major. sion. The Survivor challenges were Apparently all Jason needed to be Although this event was only a well-attended by the students at the ultimate survivor was a pillow game, it became clear how intense Laurier, as evidenced by the sheer and a book. and personal it had become even number of people present each When questioned about what during the first few hours. Jenya day in the concourse.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 6 opinion THE CORD Seeing in colour WEEKLY Much talk has been brought about from the college level to the pros, in all When there is a particular mindset recently regarding race in sport, after major North American sports, coaching engraved into society, it is extremely dif- The tie that binds since 1926 Toronto Blue Jays Assistant General and executive positions are held almost ficult to change that mindset. Just ask University A Wilfrid Laurier Student Publication Manager Dave Stewart, a black man, exclusively by white males. But what are any man who wants to be a nurse. Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre resigned from his position because the minorities doing to help themselves? A lack of minority representation 75 University Avenue West, did hire for the In the Black Coaches doesn't exist only in the upper offices of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L3CS Blue Jays not him vacant 1988, but in the offices (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 general manager position. Instead, the Association was formed in an attempt to sports, upper of just Fax: (519) 883-0873 Jays hired J.P. Ricciardi, a white man and give black coaches a name, and to about any major corporation in North Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 former player personnel director for the improve their chances at receiving America. That's simply the way it's www.wlusp.com Oakland Athletics, which places the coaching jobs with teams throughout all always been. e-mail: [email protected] holder in charge of all personnel moves athletics. Yet coaches still abandoned the BCA for the team. when it was needed the most. And I love my job. I get free Stewart believes that he was not where is the women's coaches associa- milkshakes. hired primarily because he is black, not tion to get women increaseed amounts Matt Cade due to a lack of credentials. "They think Until minorities of managerial jobs in sports? Quite Editorial Staff the only people capable of doing these begin to help frankly, where are the minorities who Editor-in-Chief Matthew Cade jobs are white people, not themselves, it are applying and actively pursuing News Editors Jennifer Martin minorities,"claimed Stewart. "I'm not coaching and executive jobs within Dillon Moore just speaking for me. I'm speaking for a can't be expected sport? They simply aren't there. should Opinion Editor Amy Wright lot of minority candidates who have not that others will So while Stewart be com- Entertainment Editors Lynnette Visaya been given the opportunity." help them. mended for his aspirations, to accuse Amanda Fitzpatrick Stewart, who had a successful play- everyone in major league baseball of ludicrous. Until Sports Editors Wilbur McLean ing career and after retiring stated an racism is simply minori- Mariana Hrkac interest in becoming a front office exec- ties begin to help themselves, it can't be International Editor John Carlaw utive for a baseball club, has been turned The BCA was headed up by John expected that others will help them. Features Editor Tannis Fenton down for numerous general manager Thompson, the most successful black Why specifically wasn't Stewart hired for the It was not because Student Life Editor Kevin Klein jobs in the past few years. coach in history, who coached the position? he Business Editor Chris Jacobson Stewart points to the fact that there Georgetown Hoyas in college basketball. was black. It was, quite frankly, that Sick Of It All Maneesh Sehdev are currently no minorities in head office Soon, just about every black coach from Ricciardi was better prepared and more positions in major league baseball as rea- all different sports took an active role qualified for the job. Enough said. GPU SIBTT son to believe that only white people are with the BCA, as the group seemed pre- In this case, it was that black and Classified Coordinator Michelle McCulloch considered for these positions. pared to make a difference. The BCA white. On-Line Editor David Field Is there legitimacy to Stewart's quickly gained national prominence. Production Assistants Nick Solowski claim? Somewhat. But what he fails to But today, nary a whisper is heard Wilbur McLean Raymond Sun Kit On Carol Rich see is that the shoe is largely on the from them, and most of those who ini- Sports Editor Anna Gunny Michael Jon Kaiser other foot. ended their tially joined participation, The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of Dan Heilbrunn It is true that throughout sports, including Thompson. the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Copy Editors David Peer The CoidStaff, the ecfitoria! board. WLUSP orWLU. Chris Clemens Debra Siemens Michael Millard Heidi Sundwall Dianne Tennen LETTERS Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money Survive to poke fun at people less fortunate with our eyes and wallets open while Student Publications Staff This than me, and I don't think I was when I our minds are closed. I challenge and Cord Photo Manager Laura Rochacewich stepped into the cage. I wish I knew encourage all of you to partake in "Buy Lynette My name is Clay Charters. week Keystone Editors-ln-Chief Clarke Last I who thought I was. Nothing Day." Laura Jardine Sandra Mackenzie was one of the 16 competitors who took part in Laurier's Survivor Challenge. I Keystone Photo Manager Martin Kuebler Clay Charters Participate by not participating. IT Manager Maciek Makarski had a really amazing time. It was an Angela experience that I will never have again, Advertising Manager Foster A special thanks to Dr. H. Pimlott and and a truly challenging one at that. I Buy Thing Ad Production Manager Dara Hakimzadeh Don't A Dr. D. Black, the effort is appreciated. Ad Production Assistants Elisabeth Oliveira was tested physically and mentally. I met new people, got to know others Nelu Handa Jennifer Summerfield As I sit here at my computer typing this Manoccio better, and learned a deal. Joe Public Relations Coordinators Trisha Merz great article, my Winamp plays one of my thir- Cord an opinion Ami Shah Jessica Reid The printed piece teen hundred plus songs. When I don't last that do not with. Human Resources Coordinator Vacant Wednesday I agree like the song that's playing, I change it. To claim that at pok- Survivor Laurier is The same is true for television. In that Adttiini strati on ing fun at, or benefiting from other peo- Don't Try This At President Christopher Ellis sense, personal autonomy is comforting. ple's misery is ridiculous. While I've IVP: Finance & Administration Edward Schall We have the ability to choose, to take read it and consider it a rather silly Home Board of Directors Ben Martin control over ourselves. argument, I understand that it is some- Heather McFarlane Nicole Kozicki Sorry to say, but that last statement one's opinion, and as such, they are Amanda Baumann Gary Kenning is not necessarily true. It seems that we It was a Wednesday night in the middle entitled to it. But I do have a problem Board Secretary Jill Hartry are unable to escape the constant bar- of October. We traveled to Phil's for our opinion in with the another respect. rage of advertising. Everywhere we usual night of social drinking. After a Whose someone has Contrlbutors opinion is it? If look there's GAP this, NIKE that and couple of hours, a few games of pool, Terri Ramsawack, Sean Geobey, Richard Piotrowski, Brent opinion, and they feel strongly Reaney. Kat Lourenco, Naomi Williams, Uncon Valiean Dave an COCA-COLA over yonder. For many of and only a couple of beers, we all head- Prang, Thomas Thompson, Laura enough to place it the student news- lan Lochbihler, Haylfock, in us, this might not be a big issue. ed home. It was during this period of Adriana Growneweg, Alicia McFadden, Caitlin Howlett, Derek why don't they their name Iwanuk. Colin Duffet Kiristin Lipscombe, Aliicia McFadden, paper, put However, should we not be concerned travelling where we made a terrible working Kristin Howard. Stefan Sereda.Martin for on such next to it? As it was printed, the opin- with the environment? error in judgement. For some reason short notice, HAPPY 21 ST BIRTHDAY MICHELLEOTHERINE ion represented belonging The EVELYN FANNING, Miles Davis who is kind of blue, Pink Floyd, is as to I'm referring to our mental environ- unbeknownst to us, after a friend told 'Though Cord. If this is the case, be it. If my cold for going away, all the letter-writers. time so not, ment, our personal autonomy. With our us to walk over a car, we did. held me green and dying, I sang in my chains like the sea." then why would you not want to stand That was"Dylan Thomas. The poem is Fern Hill. I enjoy it. Just economy fluttering, many a government The Laurier students and our com- don't analyze out of -Amy. behind your opinion? the shit it. official has stated to go out and spend, munity frown upon these types of As I look back at the experience I LETTERS POLICY: to do your part to help the economy. I actions and rightfully so. We were wrong myself thinking less and less about •All letters must be signed andsubmitted with the author's name, student identification find question this, because perhaps it is all in our judgment and cannot change past number, and telephone number. the money. In fact, the money was events. Our are regret- • letters be with the author's name. Letters can be printed without the this spending and consuming that got actions deeply All will printed I am a author 's name with permission Irom the EIC. never really a factor. competitive us in this in the first ted as this situation has caused us grief • position place. The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. Letters must be received by Tuesday at 12:30, were of the other on disk, or via e-mail at [email protected]. person, as many par- On November 23rd, Adbusters is and unneeded pressure. Though we are • Letters must be typed or easily legible, double spaced and cannot exceed 350 words. ticipants, and Survivor became about • The Cord reserves theright to edit any letter. Spelling and grammar willbe corrected. holding their annual "Buy Nothing Day." sorry for our actions, we must be pun- • right reject any letter; in whole in part, that is in violation the the best. Survivor was The Cord reserves the to or playing game This is a very important issue, because ished for our blatant lack of respect for of existing Cord policies. a new experience that could be The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as I part it is a statement to our capitalist cronies other people's property. deemed by the staffas a voting body. The Cord will notprint personal attacks or defam- of, and playing the game better than my atory statements. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its Code ofEthics, out- that we are conscious of our consump- Events such as these occur almost lined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00per term foraddress- fellow competitors would have been es within Canada. The Cord is printed by Hamilton Web Printing. All commentary is tion. We are not going to.be led reflect that the Cord staff, the enough of a prize, I would never want strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily of through the mall that is our country Continued on next page... editorial board, or WLU Student Publications. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 opinion 7 Put your money away Thinking it through I was absolutely shocked this past Terri Ramsawack ers, but that is all they are. Jokes. Sean Geobey anything. I will bring food for the week when I heard one of When I make the joke it is usually pot luck lunch, a few items to Laurier's Survivor contestants with people who are of that race or trade at the barter table, and an make a comment about how she who know me and know that I am attentive set of ears to listen to was voted out of the game because joking. I am the furthest thing some Laurier musicians play in the she was brown. She and her from a racist that there can be. Concourse. It will be fun and free. friends were in line behind me on Sometimes we say things that we You see, I get the feeling that Wednesday night waiting for cof- don't mean, and others think we we are so used to making purchas- fee. They were discussing how this are serious and become offended. es, that having fun without our contestant should have said that It is then that I sometimes have to wallets is unthinkable. On many a she was brown, and then she Sometimes it appears as watch what I say and take notice of On November 23rd, I will be cele- given Friday night I call up a few of might have been allowed to stay. though people do not think their the fact that not everyone finds brating Buy Nothing Day. my friends and we go to Fiasco's, Whether she was joking or not, comments through. Usually those humour in these jokes, (sorry to That Friday morning I will Revolution, or some other local I was disgusted that she would who claim others are racist, are in Greg Lang, Craig Bond, Ofer Zak, wake up, cook myself breakfast, club. We get together, we hang even consider this notion, espe- fact the racists themselves. They Tony Ho and most of all Cam (a.k.a pour myself a cup of tea, and go to out, we dance, we laugh and we cially when there were so many are the ones who assume an action Hitler). the Concourse. Once there, I will have a good time. Sometimes if we people around that could have will take place based on their own Coming from a family where spend the greater portion of my feel like doing something a little potentially heard. Did she think racism is not a consideration (my day enjoying the company of oth- more casual we will rent a movie, that she would have been allowed Dad is brown and my Mom is ers. In this, I suggest that every- or go out to get a bite to eat. We to stay to avoid a conflict? Does Sometimes it white), hearing people say such one with a few will all get togeth- she assume that the rest of the appears as things is offensive to me. minutes to spare er, we will chat, Survivor contestants are all racists though people do Perhaps it is the fact that we come out to join Having fun and we will enjoy and that is why she was voted out? not think their attend a predominantly white us. without ourselves. Either way, whether she was comments school that intimidates these peo- What I will not our There is a cer- wallets is joking or not, other people heard through. ple or causes them to have feelings be doing is lectur- tain dishonesty to her and may have been offended. we don't understand. That does ing anyone on unthinkable. all of this. While I If you are going to make com- not give them the right to make how they should do enjoy all of the ments like that, keep them to your- misconceptions of that race. It is comments about other races. I not buy this or things we do when self. Perhaps she didn't realize the their own misjudgment that has doubt they are happy that I wrote that. Or how everyone is an evil we hang out, it is like no one is potential for those comments to racial connotations. this column, but too bad. I sup- capitalist pig-dog and that all our honest enough to admit that we get back to the rest of the contest- I cannot go on without saying pose this is what you get when you shoes are soaked in the blood of get together to enjoy each other's ants and cause even more of a that yes, I have been known to say things that are unfair, and allow children. company. It is always going out for dilemma. make jokesabout my race and oth- others to hear. There are a few reasons for lunch, a coffee, or a beer. It is this, the most obvious being that never going out just to have fun. what I would be telling you would So, to this I invite you all out be wrong, because the world is a on Friday to have fun. When time little more complex than that. is money, take this chance to have What I will do is have fun, and some fun for free. I will be having fun by not buying The Wilfrid Laurier University LETTERS Award for Teaching Excellence ...Continued from last page Bhagwat's claim that "second- Call for Nominations hand smoke kills 5,000 Canadians (Nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2002) everyday at Laurier and it is a alone," deserves scrutiny. The shame because so many of our Canadian Cancer Society's web- The Award for Teaching Excellence was established to honour staff and resources waste their site clearly states "Health Canada those full and part-time time with these totally avoidable estimates that every year at least faculty members who excel in teaching. situations. In actuality, people like 330 non-smokers die from lung Up to two recipients (one full-time faculty member and one us are taking away from the over- cancer due to second-hand part-time faculty member) may receive the Award each year. all university experience of oth- smoke." Something is awry when Each recipient will receive a certificate, a $1,000 grant for further ers. one figure is fifteen times larger. development of teaching and learning skills, a permanent notation In closing, we'd like to try to If smog weren't generally odour- in the university calendars and on the Award for Teaching Excellence express our feeling of regret and less and tasteless, maybe people plaque. The recipient(s) will receive the Award at Convocation. to caution others from making would realize that a whiff of the mistake of vandalizing. The tobacco smoke is virtually harm- For complete details on the nomination process, please refer to the next time you and your friends less by comparison. Instructional DevelopmentWebsite: are thinking of performing some Mimicking other hypocrites, http://www.wlu.ca/~wwwidev/award.html senseless act, try and remember Laurier ignores that The Centre or contact Catherine Black @ extension 2396, or by email at [email protected] our message. Hopefully, you will Spot sells cigarettes, while intro- not have to learn the same way ducing two new "designated no- we did. smoking entrances" catering to Bfett Lloyd the puritanical crowd who fear Adam Court 'deadly' smoke. Our generation has witnessed mm mm*. Smoking Hypocrisy the demonizing of smoking open increase exponentially. Often, the from 9a.m. lilt 5 a. m. I applaud Tannis Fenton for her euphemized "war on tobacco" editorial concerning the hypocrisy lacks credible justification and is ASk 747-9888 of the government's inordinate hastily fueled by biased media, /Qt 160 UNIVERSITY anti-tobacco measures. Even as a governments and special interest AVE.WEST non-smoker, without any vested groups with hidden agendas. interest, I condemn "Zero-toler- ance" anti-smokers. Jordon Hofstetter I 8.99™ Moreover, found it rather amusing that The Cord chose to include Siobhan Bhagvvat's "guest Stud Life Redux column" about her apparent LARGE 3 TOPPINGS inability to dodge smokers at bus It's always been Stud Life. And so stops, in the same issue, as well it shall remain. Stud Life Forever. FREE DELIVERY as a controversial du Maurier arts ad. Becky Who-Er (on campus only) WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 8 opinion

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There has been some confusion Amy Wright cause the student body to step surrounding last week's piece on back and ponder exactly what it is Laurier's Survivor Challenge in the that we are endorsing with shows Opinion section. I'd like to take and student-run activities like this opportunity to provide further 'Survivor'. Is it not disturbing that explanation. as we sit comfortably in one of the BBbBBI Might I begin by stating that the world's richest countries, we \ piece in no way reflected the col- regard the horrible reality of lective opinion of the Cord. As it other's lives as a form of sport or a From the director of 'Run Lola Run' stands, anything that appears in fun activity? Have we become so "***"VThe Princess and the Warrior is one the Opinion section written by Had I included the graphic jaded that we can shrug off the tor- astonishment after another!" -Roger somebody other than myself is from the 'Survivor' television show ture and pain of others in the credited as such. I made the as opposed to the Laurier's name of 'school spirit? It's bizarre. assumption that since I am the edi- 'Survivor' logo, would this have We look at a photograph of starv- tor of the section, the unlabeled been as upsetting? What was it ing people juxtaposed with piece would be understood to about the piece that caused the Laurier's 'Survivor' logo, and the have been my work. This assump- reaction? Was it a defensive primary debate that emerges con- cerns tion is evidently not shared. I want the Students' Union. ~ ~ " " 7T "H German with English I never meant that P5 http://princess.sentex.net fin Subtitles! to that it was not for fear of to suggest • clarify r RINC.ESS LIN EMA • g Princess St W • Uptown Waterloo 885-2950 standing behind my opinion that I What I found those involved with Laurier's failed to include my name. This offensive is that Survivor Challenge were ignorant was not my intention. What is an people so as to the plight of the Afghan opinion if there is no one willing refugees. the contrary. it*rm&k! informed still felt Quite i ? ,1 Rather, what I found offensive is Wri Fi% JHTH| jj to stand up behind it? It is nothing. it appropriate to I find it interesting that the piece that people so incredibly informed has been interpreted by some as a label themselves still felt it appropriate to label personal attack.Contrary to popu- 'survivors'. themselves 'Survivors.' » Complete 25 Hour Seminar Packages lar belief, The Cord does not jump To everyone involved with the a Proven Test-Taking Strategies » instruction at every chance to attack the game, I commend you for your ESL Teacher Training Courses Personalized Professional ■ Intensive 50-hour TESL courses ■ Comprehensive Study Materials Students' Union. I disagree whole- response to my accusation of our hard work, and hope it exceeded ■ Classroom management techniques . Free Repeat Policy of collective and all of Who * Detailed lesson planning heartedly with the concept greed hypocrisy? Or your expectations. . Simulated Practice" Exams " " roen,: Ski s devel«P rammar ' pronun- Laurier's Survivor, and I had merely the same reaction that would have thought the struggle B . perS()nal TlUonng Aval!ab!e

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 Student News PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Partnership in Sustainable Growth is the Wilfrid 3. Assurances to Students: In order to strength- 6. Use of Indicators: In order to prevent similar Laurier University Students' Union's formal ened students' trust of the administration and circumstances from reoceurring, the students of response to the recent unplanned growth at Wilfrid institutional bodies, the University must: Laurier would like the University to develop a Laurier University. This document does not more comprehensive set of annual public indicators • Appoint seven (7) undergraduate students to the encourage or condone the growth experienced at and them the Enrolment Management Committee. include in institutional plan. Using Wilfrid Laurier University over the last four years; more indicators will allow members of the rather it tries to address the problems that have • Provide an assurance in writing from the University community to better assess the quality resulted and provide constructive criticism to the University President that there will be no more ofthe institution and its ability to meet the direction University. This document is also intended to put triple residences at Laurier. laid out in its plan. It will also allow the student the provincial government pressure on to provide • Provide full disclosure of possible living body to assess the quality of education at Laurier. full the Laurier funding to Wilfrid University. accommodations to student who accept guaranteed Laurier has deviated significantly from the residence including anv non-traditional residences 7. Preserve and Protect Campus Culture: The University's published institutional growth plan by like hotels. Students' Union is prepared to take the necessary admitting 962 students planned. steps to protect the Laurier experience and campus more than To • Freeze enrolment until student concerns are culture. order to this, it is vital that all further the problem, this unexpected growth has addressed and the Enrolment Management Com- In protect new buildings have an appropriate amount of been accompanied by an annual excuse that there mittee can set a permanent cap on enrolment. was a miscalculation in the admissions formula public space so students can have a positive from the administration. The students of Wilfrid • Focus on the continued development of learning environment on campus. Brantford the Laurier University find the actions of the past four campus and the preservation of main Waterloo. years unacceptable and demand that irresponsible campus in 8. Marketing Instilling False Perceptions: "fhe growth cease immediately. • Take steps to ensure that the relationship current marketing strategy of Laurier needs to be The Students' Union has identified the following between the University and students does not revisited and re-evaluated to ensure that it is giving students an honest ten points of contention: deteriorate further. potential representation of Laurier. • Review and understand past errors to ensure 1 Improving Academic Excellence: Over-enroi- that they will not be repeated again in the future. Working Together Partnership: ment has had a negative effect on the academic 9. in We recom- mend that formal take quality at Laurier. We recommend the following: 4. Undergraduate Enrolment Freeze and a Perma- a meeting place twice a Cap: semester between student leaders, senior adminis- • ratios nent Enrolment We demand that enrolment be Student-faculty return to 21.0 students trators, and members of the Board of Governors. per faculty member frozen at its current level until students are confident that the university and the institutional • We support the Wilfrid Laurier University's plan have addressed our current concerns. The 10. Questions and Answers: We have included a Faculty Association collective agreement, which Students' Union also requests that the University list of questions for the University to answer. By stipulates that part-time professors can only teach Enrolment Management Committee establish a answering these questions, we hope the University 30% of classes. permanent cap on enrolment. will see how complex and multi-dimensional undergraduate growth • Further undergraduate growth cease without is at Laurier. It is also our intent that the University and proper facilities. Also, students would also like to 5. Update the Institutional Plan: Laurier needs to administration institutional bodies of the see how the see the library's hours extended and study areas develop an institutional plan that will accommo- University decisions that are made in their meetings affect us more accessible at night. date and be suited to the fluid and dynamic as students everyday on campus. • Continue to integrate Information Technology environment at Laurier and in the post secondary sector, into academic curriculum as well as all new and fhe actions taken to sustain over-enrolment This document is intended to serve as an existing buildings. over the past four years have been expensive and illustration of the views, recommendations, and reactionary. Students are eager to work with the concerns ofthe student body and should function as administration to redevelop the University's insti- a foundation for a strong, and balanced partnership 2. Responsible Funding: We arc fundamentally tutional plan to reflect a more thorough, compre- Laurier's and opposed to any growth until the provincial between students administration. hensive, and proactive strategy. government for all future increases in enrolment and currently unfunded Bills provides full funding. BIU is a government term that refers to students and how much it costs to educate them depending on their program.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 10 international Stretched to the limit? Canada'sare beingbyforcesmany tested commitments Thomas Thompson Only in the early 1990's did members of Canada's Canadian soldiers have tried to Peacekeeping Forces have their ensure peace around the world for excellent reputation tainted, after over fifty years. members of the Airborne Peacekeeping has become a Regiment murdered a Somali teen. way of life for members of the The action resulted in the Canadian Forces, having participat- Canadian military and the ed in a majority of both UN and Department of National Defense non-UN sanctioned missions all being drowned in a flood of nega- across the world. tive media attention. Internationally, Canada has a Unfortunately, with the criti- well-noted role in United Nations cism of the ability of peacekeepers Peacekeeping operations that to prevent the atrocities in the for- began with the Suez Canal Crisis in mer Yugoslavia, public awareness 1956. of Canada's peacekeeping was Former Minister Lester B. spawned under less than ideal cir- Pearson proposed the use of the cumstances. UN-led force of lightly armed The last ten years have seen infantry to moni- both numerous tor the withdraw- changes within al of French and "Peacekeeping is Canadian Forces British forces no for a and in its peace- from that region. job soldier, keeping opera- Pear so n' s but is a job only a tions, as they ingenuity earned soldier can do." rebuild their him the Nobel - Mike Bechthold image and effec- Peace Prize in tiveness. 1957. WLU Canadian Absent from the FORCES Later, a hun- Military History attention of the dred thousand Professor media these last more Canadians couple of years. CANADIAN would be recog- Canadian mili- Canadians destroying weapons of war: a Peacekeeper and military policeman destroy AK-47 assault rifles nized with this tary personnel collected as- part of their activities under UN auspices in Bosnia prestigious award, when all United have been diligently operating in sion to Afghanistan. This was dis- are not monitoring peace but actu- to maximize the limited resources Nation Peacekeepers received it in peacekeeping and humanitarian cussed by Minister Jean Chretien ally keeping two or more warring of the Canadian Forces and to pre- 1988. missions in places such as Africa, and UN Secretary General Kofi factions separated. vent protracted peacekeeping Canada has always shown a the Middle East and the Balkans Annan last Saturday. These operations require the commitments, such as the mission strong commitment to the cause of with remarkable success. "Peacekeeping is no job for a peacekeeping forces to have the in Cyprus, a policy of "first-in and peace and has earned international There has been a renewed soldier but it is a job only a soldier maximum amount of firepower first-out" had been adopted. renown for its expertise in this interest in peacekeeping with the can do," was the quote from a possible, in order to show great Under the guidelines of this field. possibility of a long-term UN mis- Canadian General that Mike amounts of strength, which is policy Canadian troops would be Bechthold, WLU Canadian Military often the only thing respected in able to deploy at a moment's History professor, used to describe these kinds of circumstances. notice, but would be withdrawn the current situation facing Despite some criticism from from the operation four to six The Cord's Canadian soldiers involved in opposition parties, Canada's gov- months later. peacekeeping. ernment has not yet sent the force Canada's lack of infantry per- Bechthold, who is also of a thousand troops earmarked by sonnel, the backbone of every International Notices Communications Director for the Defense Minister Art Eggleton to peacekeeping operation, is one of Laurier Centre for Military Afghanistan. The group is designat- the key problems in Canadian Strategic and Disarmament Studies ed to speed the delivery of human- peacekeeping identified by 1) Heather Matson of the Canadian International Development Agency and Managing Editor for Canadian itarian aid. Bechthold. will be at the Global Studies on (CIDA) speaking Speaker Series Military History magazine, believes Bechthold speculates that the Currently, Canada has nine Thursday, November 22nd at pm will be speaking about the 5:30 Matson "peacekeeping" as a term is a mis- reason Canada has not deployed "under strength" battalions in its agency's in government role international development, and may supply nomer. the troops are due to concerns regular force. Personnel have been on opportunities within the organization. The discussion information Within the past decade the with the current state of drawn from the Reserves to fill the will be held in room P1017 the Building. in Peter's doctrine of "traditional" peace- Afghanistan. He points to the fact complement of certain peacekeep- keeping, where soldiers would that the situation is not yet settled, ing force. 2) Laurier International will be hosting an information session on stu- mopitor the peace and cease-fires and that there is no indication Bechthold believes there is a dent November 22nd. General on exchanges Thursday, information after the conclusion of hostilities, whether or not the Afghan people need for investment to facilitate for as well as be applying exchanges, possible destinations, will provid- are long gone. desire the presence of foreign growth and improve the infrastruc- Application forms will also be available the session. ed. at The session Situations where UN forces troops. ture of our armed forces. be held from until pm in Science building room N1044. will 6:00 8:00 have had to intervene in a crisis That the current state of the "Canada, in order to be a major have increased. country doesn't allow for the prop- player on the international scene, 3) The Global Studies Club will host from OIKO credit, an Hans VanNie Today, the role of a peacekeep- er deployment of troops for this has to be willing to ante up and if international micro-credit organization on Tuesday, November 27th at er often involves not only monitor- humanitarian mission is another we are not going to do the things in Grad Pub. will be speaking projects funded 4:00 pm the He about by ing but also ensuring civil stability. factor that Bechthold believes con- that need to be done then we are his organization. Assisting humanitarian initiatives, tributed to the government's deci- not going to have a voice in inter- and facilitating transition to a sta- sion. national affairs." ble society are the duties The of Canada clear The Cord encourages and needs submissions to this among possibility being These words are a indica- magical box of international information. peacekeepers are employed in. committed to a long-term UN tion of the relationship between The traditional mission doc- peacekeeping operation was refut- peacekeeping and Canada's inter- suitable submissions include Examples of guest trine of lightly armed forces has ed by Bechthold, the national speakers, trips to conferences and other since reputation. opportunitiesfor students with been replaced by a concept that Canadian Forces lack the ability to In recent years, the Armed an international focus. Bechthold describes as 'peacemak- support both a long-term mission Forces has not been a major con- ing endeavors'. in Afghanistan, This neg- Please forward suggestions to the International Editor's mailbox in and maintain its cern for the government. the WLUSP Office on the 3rdfloor of the Union Building or e-mail These endeavors include the peacekeeping commitments else- lect may have serious repercus- events to situations in Bosnia and Kosovo, where in the world. sions in the conduct of foreign where UN peacekeeping personnel Bechthold stated that in order affairs.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 international 11 Looking for solutions

Zens of Macedonia, which would expand rights for all minority groups. NATO's position within the

Minority concerns in conflict was to assist in the mainte- Macedonia andtheneed for accomodation nance of the cease-fire and con- Laura Haylock between Macedonia and Kosovo, duct a month long arms collection Jashar Salihu chairman of the in September, 2001. Despite being acclaimed interna- Kosovo-Albania diaspora had NATO Secretary General Lord tionally for its recognition of claimed during the Kosovar war Robertson stated that NATO met minority rights, the Former that "Kosova starts in Tivat (Bar in its quota of seizing 3300 weapons Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Montenegro) and ends in Manastir and thus finished their program. has experienced turmoil due to (Bitola in Macedonia)." However, he still urged the tension between Albanians and The Macedonian army Macedonian parliament to grant minority groups. responded to this deliberate further rights to Macedonian According to the 1994 consen- attempt to create violence by the Albanians by changing the pream- sus, Macedonia consists of 66.6% NLA, and when the conflict ble in the constitution. Macedonians, 22.7% Albanians, 4% expanded to the town Tetovo, (a Macedonia also plans to settle Turks. 2.2% Roma, 2.l'V> Serbs, predominately Albanian town,) the "numbers" issue relating to O.B'o Muslim, o.4'\> Vlachs, The another Balkan conflict seemed minorities by conducting a consen- remaining I.2'V, accounts for vari- imminent. sus later this month. Albanians ous other nationalities. Despite the concerns of some hope this will illustrate that they Albanians and Romanis both non-g

Britain A member of Congress told the Reuters tration in 1999. Turn-out was very high cation, transport and culture. The govern- A Judge ruled on November 15th that news agency that the plan would take among ethnic Albanians, who are the major- ment, under a IJN resolution, is not to have Britain has no set laws concerning human advantage of Mexico's status as the world's ity ethnic group in the province but low the right to declare independence. cloning. The ruling was in response to number two consumer of soft drinks. The amongst minority Serbs. attempts by the British Parliament to regu- plan would see a 20% tax on soda, on top The election caused disagreement with- China late stem cell research through an existing of the 15% value-added tax to such bever- in the minority Serb community, as many Death totals have continued to mount in law. ages that already exist. Both the believe that by voting in the election it Chinese mines. During the past week, 37 In 1990, Britain was the first to pass reg- Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and would legitimise ethnic Albanian control of miners were killed by gas explosions in two ulations that permitted cloning with the the left wing Party of the Democratic the province. coal mines in China's northern Shanxi result of creating embryos that would be Revolution are opposed to the tax pro- Many Albanians advocate independence province, while a blast killed 33 in a mine used in stem cell research. The regulations posed by the ruling National Action Party from Serbia. Ibrahim Rugova, the in Jiaocheng county. 12 miners were res- sparked anti-abortion groups to fight them (PAN). The soft drink industry also oppos- Democratic League's leader claims victory cued from the coal mine in Jiaocheng after in court. They believed that the cloning es the tax. Mexico drinks more Coca-Cola and believes that Kosovo should immedi- the blast. Another explosion occurred at a could result in the use of cloned embryos per capita than any other country. ately seek independence. His party finished mine in Yuxian county, killing 4 people and for human reproduction. The court action well ahead of other Albanian parties, which leaving 4 missing. 5,300 mining related is expected to allow scientists to continue Kosovo were led by former rebels. deaths were reported last year. Early inves- their research, without regulation. The Democratic League of Kosovo took A coalition of Serbian parties won 11% tigations point to a blockage in a ventilation 46% of the vote in Kosovo's elections for a of the vote. The 120-seat parliament will system caused after a new shaft was built Mexico national assembly. choose a president and approve a govern- too close to an old one. China's coal indus- Mexico's Congress is considering taxing soft The elections are the first since the ment with limited powers. Those powers try is the largest in the world. drinks to increase revenues. province came under international adminis- will run departments such as health, edu- Compiled by Adriana Groeneweg

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-The daredevils of the Ruckus Society, a California-based direct action group, dropped a boxcar-sized banner ridiculing over-consumption in the middle of the Mall of America.

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r WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 I 1 \ 'Jimmy? No ... it's Oliver! DUde, Brent Reaney set. Elements The costumes were also well Upon arriving at Centre in the done and deserve mention. Melissa Allen Square last Thursday, I was imme­ Though I'm not really sure if the diately impressed with the venue. costumes were accurate for the Evc:;n though thi$ was my second Everything about the place told me time period, they proved to be time at Elements, the .beauty of this was somewhere that important excellent visual stimulation. the dub itself never ceases to events were held. Today 's impor­ The orchestra provided warm amaze me. It's a dean,.smoke free tant event was the opening night of sounds throughout the evening venue with rooms named after the performance of Oliver by and though the singing, dancing, the elements (fire, air, etc.) Also, Kitchener-Waterloo Musical and acting all had weak moments, there's a huge dis<:o ball that is Productions. the performance by the orchestra visible from the main room as Based on the novel by Charles remained strong. well as the smaller Air room. The Dickens set in the 1840's, Oliver is A strong performance was also crowd was sma11enhan usual but a production that has been per­ given by Jonathan Harrison, who still full enopgh to be a kickin' formed at almost every level of the­ charmed the audience with the event. atre. The last time I saw the musi­ energy of his singin.g and dancing Over all., I was not disappoint­ cal, it was done by a group of as Fagin. In a musical, it becomes ed with the .music: everyone eighth grade kids. difficult to convey emotions realis­ played sets that kept the vibe From what I could tell, most of tically, but Harrison managed to do going. The smaller Fire room the performers were local resi­ so each time he spoke or sang. showcased the Rewind Crew fea­ dents. By carefully listening to the Amberley Mitchell displayed a turing Laurier's Zen Master Chi, conversations between patrons strong voice as Nancy and com­ D-Primitive, as well as Kitchener's around me, I deduced that I was manded the audience's attention Dave Riehl. The Rewind crew among the few people within the as she weaved her way around the threw dow:n .. some serious jungle sold-out house that didn't know a stage during her solo efforts. business completeJvith the debut single participant. Unfortunately, during one of the of a Dave Riehl's new dubplate. At many points, the feel, inten­ most intense scenes in the produc­ sity and co-ordination of the show tion, where Nancy is struck by was at the level of almost every Sykes, Mitchell's delivery fell flat t The Rewind CrewI major production I've seen. Many Oliver is a resourceful sucka from the mean streets of London. Worthe band's sound. Sparkling acoustic melodies were balanced by with y6l.JJ'. typiay r ~niversity stu­ songs themselves. Interacting well as a group, Orko ran the bulk of a second guitar. dent/clobl)er, and overdressed Though his vocals lacked a standout quality, through a tight forty-minute set of ear-pleasing The Band From Planet X, an energetic, old­ ginas who seemed. to have lost Prentice's guitar talent shone. His strong sense covers alongside some originals, which can cur­ school style punk band ended the night with a their way. of rhythmic contrast created a noticeably pow­ rently be heard on Radio Laurier. funky punk-rock sound, and British-tinged The. combination of diverse erful guitar sound for an acoustic act. With seemingly perfect timing, Stuart Reed vocals. They radiated a definite 'make you want music genres and cheap Second to step on stage, the three-piece alt­ and Darren Matsugu hit the stage for an to get up and dance' feel. Though rather dis­ cover/drinks. definitely makes rock band, Orko, immediately caught the atten­ acoustic sing-a-long style set, just as the crowd tanced from the crowd at times, their "I'm­ Elements a worthwhile trip to tion of the crowd with their intense, emotion­ was settling into the physiological effects of ear­ rockin' -out -and-I-don't -care-what -you-think" downtown lGtchener every Friday driven rock sound. lier drinks. 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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2/01 entertainment 15 Opera cleanses the soul, like laxatives Naomi Williams are a mix of diverse operatic interpretations. There will be scenes from traditional operas Anyone who's walked by the Theatre like Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte to brand-new Auditorium lately has probably heard an operas like We, composed by (Laurier stu- unexpected sound: opera singing. No, dent) Daryl Jamieson". you're not hallucinating you're at a Three For many students, opera seems a bit Tenors concert. You're hearing students unapproachable. Surrounded by stereotypes from the Faculty of Music rehearse for their that portray opera as 'upper-class' and 'snob- upcoming Opera Excerpts performance. If by', it is difficult for students who've never you're thinking, "Opera at Laurier? We have seen an opera before to not feel out-of-the- a Music Faculty?" you're not alone, so I did a loop. little research to shed some light on this "First of all," Marilyn told me, "a lot of somewhat murky subject. opera plots are very straightforward. The WLUAMS This year's Opera Excerpts production is stories aren't complex. Secondly, the emo- under the direction of Marilyn Powell, a tions portrayed are strong, and I like to pres- NAOMI Canadian opera director who studied voice ent the scenes in such a way that what's por- OF at the University of Saskatchewan, and the- trayed on the stage feels right and honest to atre and opera at the University of British an audience. If you've never seen an opera Columbia. After finishing her education, she before, it's probably easier to understand moved to Toronto and worked at the before you think. Opera can be a raw and COURTFSY Every Friday night, these girls like to dress up for a night at Element*.-...dude. Canadian Opera Company as a stage direc- instinctive experience, as well as an intellec- tor. She now works regularly as the Assistant tual one." tured. You can also expect to see a little bit there's one thing I'd tell other students at Director to the COC's main stage show, also After talking to Marilyn, I was intrigued of everything: sex, love, tragedy, comedy, this school, it's that they should really check working part-time at the University of enough to get a student's perspective on the action, adventure, fantasy...there's some- out this production. These concerts are Toronto for their Contemporary Opera opera thing. So I tracked down Tricia thing for everyone." FREE to students, and are a great way to see Scenes program. Castanos, a 4th year voice performance stu- However, some scenes are performed in what the WLU Faculty of Music is up to." This is Marilyn's second time working dent, and a featured performer in the Opera different languages that make the opera The Opera Excerpts run Friday, with the students at WLU. She also directed Excerpts about what she thought. hard to follow. Trichia's replied that the ligu- November 23rd, and Saturday, November the Faculty of Music's production of Street "It's my opinion that these shows are the istic choice of the opera does not greatly 24th. Shows start at 8 pm, and are located in Scene last March, and must have enjoyed the most entertaining of all the Faculty of Music affect the audiences understanding. the Theatre Auditorium, in the John Aird experience enough to come back for round concerts," she said. "They're never boring to "At the beginning of every excerpt Centre on Laurier campus. The show is free two. watch because there is always something there'll be a summary of the plot of the next for Laurier and high school students, $5 for I asked Marilyn what an audience mem- happening, both visually and musically. scene, so the audience will know what's gen- other university students and seniors, and ber could expect to see if they came to one These performances bring out the best in erally happening, even if they can't under- $10 for adults. of the Excerpts shows. "This year's Excerpts the students, and all of the singers are fea- stand every single word that's sung. If

3rd disc, is undoubtedly their best. Unlike the new album The first two LPs were lacking pro- Everyday, this release from 1998, duction and direction, but on their much like every live DMB perform- third attempt, they have struck ance, draws on the talents of all chords of gold. Working across a band members as songs are diverse field that includes the bea- extended and developed with tle-esque ballad, The Same Boy enthusiasm throughout the show. candy You've Always Known,' and ranging One the best performances of of to the aural assault entitled 'Fell In 'The Last Stop' starts off the first earand they sound sharp through- Love With A Girl,' the White disc, which includes a 21 minute out. The production is handled Stripes are pure genius. medley of '#41','#40', 'Lie In Our by a variety of well known pro- Ranking in at 40 minutes, Graves', and a teasing 5 minute ducers: The Alchemist, Evidence, genius can't get much trimmer. 'Pantala Intro' into 'PNP' and and even the Rascalz' Kemo con- Just imagine, you can get through 'Rapunzel' much like the previous tributes a track. The beats are the whole disc in the span of a lec- Listener Supported live release, but hypnotizing, hard hitting, and ture and still catch the most impor- much harder and stronger. underground in their feel. tant part: the closing notes. If only Disc Two begins with a cover of One of the most amazing songs more acts had some sympathy for the Daniel Lanois tune 'The on this album is 'Ventilate' pro- the record industry, this world Maker,' which incorporates the duced by Joey Chavez and featur- would be a better place. DMB sound, and has a great ing DJ Babu. The concept is origi- accompaniment from frequent Swollen Members nal and well delivered as Mad Child The White Stripes Lan Lochbihler album guest Tim Reynolds on the Bad Dreams starts out by dissing his rhyme White Blood Cells electric guitar. 'Crash Into Me' is partner. Prevail steps in and con- not a particularly outstanding ver- Swollen Members exploded onto tinues the argument. They both Whoever knew a 2-piece could pro- sion, but it leads into a 14 minute the scene last year with their Juno throw disses at each other and talk duce such a powerful and full 'Jimi Thing'. Closing the show is Award winning album, Balance. about how they are hard to work sound? Jack (Vocals, Guitar, Piano) the familiar All Along the With the release of the follow up with. They don't apologize, even and Meg White (Drums, Backing Watchtower,' a 12 minute version album Bad Dreams, we can see during the chorus: "I meant every- Vocals), a brother and sister duo with Tim Reynolds going nuts on why they are winning praise from thing I said, everything I said I from Detroit, want nothing more the electric guitar, leading into critics and fans alike. We will likely meant, when there's this much on than to melt away your mind with Leroi Moore on the sax, and back see a repeat at this year's Junos. as the line, Yo there's times you gotta cheap, unadulterated rock and into a creative Reynolds finish. this album is even better than their vent." But they admit that: "we're roll. With the help of friends, they '#41' and 'The Maker' include last one. The beats are still gritty magnificent together, it's a perfect achieve their dream. guest bassist Victor Wooten, widely and well produced and comple- combination." This could be an Alongside The Strokes, Andrew considered one of the best bassists ment the vocals of Mad Child and anthem for anyone in a group that WK., Queens of the Stone Age and Dave Matthews Band in the United States, and deserved- Prevail nicely. doesn't always see eye to eye. the now defunct At The Drive-In, Live in Chicago 12.19.98 ly so judging from this guest This is one underground 'Take it Back' and 'Fuel The White Stripes are being touted appearance. album, with appearances from Injected' are all over video music as one of the American guitar In the latest live release from the While it is the weakest of the Jurassic s's Chali 2Na, Dialated shows, and their Juno win is help- bands that matter- the so-called Dave Matthews Band, the set list three DMB live releases so far, 'The Peoples, DJ Revolution, Planet ing to expose this highly underrat- saviours of rock 'n' roll. This time remains fairly standard, with a few Maker' and the entire first disc Asia and more. The guest ed hip hop crew. Swollen Members around, 1 believe all the hype. moderate jams, a rare cover, and a make this a must have for even the appearances never threaten to are set to take over the under- These aforementioned bands do couple of special guests. The stan- occasional listener. If you are won- take over the album as often hap- ground hip hop scene. Don't be have the power to reform our dard two-disc live release should dering what the band is about give pens with too many hip hop left out of their industry take- over beloved genre. Except for Andrew please most fans, from the occa- Live In Chicago a try. You won't be releases these days. Prevail and or you may have Bad Dreams too. WK., how these guys got an ounce sional listener who likes the "radio disappointed. Mad Child can definitely hold of positive press, I will never know. songs" to the fanatic who rarely lis- their own on the microphone Uncon Valjean White Blood Cells, the 'Stripes tens to anything but DMB. David W. Prang

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 16 entertainment Hold your horses...here's the Superband! Todd Farrell almost dead centre. Just before Oysterhead took the stage, the hall Superband. seemed to fill itself up with a mish- It's not a term to be used light- mash of everyone from Phish ly. But in Oysterhead's case it is heads,the majority of the audi- fully justified. ence, to a guy with an Iron Maiden The band is comprised of Les patch sewed onto his leather jack- Claypool, singer and bassist of et. Primus, guitarist/vocalist Trey As the band took the stage it Anastasio of Phish, and Stewart was hard to believe that they were Copeland, drummer for the Police. going to play together. Copeland is All three members are proven vir- a well groomed man of at least 40, tuoso instrumentalists and song- Trey looks more like a philosophy

writers with their own bands, car- major and Les is in his own world - rying their skills over into he wore a green one-piece jump- Oysterhead, a collective side proj- suit adorned with a NASA patch, ect. mountaineering glasses and was The band was formed when crowned with a brown derby hat. Copeland approached Claypool One of the most interesting proposing that he should make up things about the concert was the a group with his favourite musi- instruments. Copeland played a PHOTO cians. Anyone familiar with the sparkling green drum kit as well as musicians could easily predict that a wide collection of unique and FILE a Oysterhead, rock n' roll survive the invasion of boy band Q-Tovm the product of their collaboration interesting percussive instruments With superband like may would be a unique and often ranging from a xylophone to man returning from Vietnam less a like an actor in an old Greek play focused on Claypool's banjo tal- bizarre sound. seashells. man than he previously was, the than a musician while screaming ents. Oysterhead's debut album, The At one point Trey jammed on lights faded out completely while the powerful lyrics at the audience. As an avid music fan, concert- Grand Pecking Order, was an upside-down guitar with deer Les exchanged his derby hat for a The highlight of the show for goer and musician I can say with- released on October 2. The boys antlers attached (somehow he pilot's helmet. The helmet sported most was when Les and Stewart out hesitation that Oysterhead put embarked on a North American actually played the antlers, produc- small lights on either side-they left the stage while Anastasio per- on the most entertaining and musi- tour to support the release and I ing high electronic pitches from were the only lights in the hall, giv- formed a solo acoustic number. He cally fascinating show I have seen was fortunate enough to get tickets them). Claypool played his signa- ing a very dramatic feel to the later explained that he had to date. If you have the chance, I for their stop at Massey Hall in ture electric upright double bass, song. attempted (but failed) to learn a highly recommend getting out to Toronto. as well as a bass banjo. Just as dramatic was Stewart Stompin' Tom song and that we see them before the end of their Massey Hall is a unique venue, Claypool, always a showman, Copeland's spoken-word rendition would have to make do with tour. If you can't but are interested probably suited more for a play marched, stomped and prowled of the lyrics to their song "Wield Clickedy Clack Claypool and his in finding out more, visit their web- than for a rock show. My seat was his way around the stage. For the the Spade" before the band broke bass banjo. What followed was site at www.oysterhead.com. in the sth row from the stage, song Shadow of a Man, about a into the song. He seemed more speedy musical interplay that gSMBBT WjjHT FBUnttiNiS IF;iiii»fiu.eiiil)ep23ril

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Kristen Lipscombe ting it out of our end," he added. However, "...it's like a Chinese fire The Laurier women's hockey team drill once the puck is in their end," continued its flawless regular sea- Bowker said of the Hawks' attack. son, boosting the team's record to The Hawks came out much 7-0. stronger in the second. Once play picked up for Laurier, there was no back. Laurier 6, Queen's 0 turning The Hawks proved to the Gaels which team truly deserves "Golden" in their team After two tight victories and name. hard-fought games on the road The scoring streak for WLU against the Queen's Golden Gaels began with a goal from surprise and Toronto Varsity Blues, the Lady rookie success Krissy Thompson. Hawks were back in the comfort of This was followed by markers from their home arena on Saturday to centre Jenn Neilson, and rookie play in front of a supportive forwards, Jessica Singh and Athena Laurier crowd. Prosdocimo. WLU competed against a strong Laurier's second period goals Golden Gaels unit, and the Hawks were indication of the team's abili- entered the game weary of the fact ty to play quick, smart hockey. that they just barely edged the Accurate passes and excellent play- Gaels 3-2 in overtime during their er positioning around the opposi- last match against Queen's. tion's net resulted in four beautiful The first period saw both goals. This left the Hawks with a teams struggling to put one in the comfortable lead heading back to net. As has become routine, the the dressing room before third Hawks spent the first twenty min- period action. utes playing down to their compe- The Hawks continued to put tition's level and did not gain their pressure on the competition, and focus until the clock ran down on Prosdocimo was able to put away Goaliender Cindy Eadie to away one of several Queen's shots to help preserve the shutout. the first. her second marker of the evening. Subsequently, neither team At the closing of the third peri- unstoppable goaltending of Cindy Despite the absence of their ward who moved back to the blue was successful in ending the peri- od, the Hawks were left short- Eadie, who stood her ground to two big defensive guns, Alison line in order to help out the defen- od with an advantage, and the handed. Queen's took advantage hold on to the shut-out. Goodman and Arden Doidge- sive end, also added immensely to game was scoreless going into the of this opportunity by pulling their The game was finalized when Flynn, the Hawks came through the Hawks' success. second. net minder and putting an extra assistant captain and top OUA scor- with the victory. Both of these Laurier travels again this "Queen's is running a neutral attacker out on the ice. er Jacqueline Grahek tipped a shot players are unfortunately sidelined Thursday November 22nd, facing zone trap," said head coach Bill Despite their efforts to put one from Jennifer Wilson, scoring an due to concussions. off against their neighbours, the Bowker of the Gaels' strategic play. up on the scoreboard, the Gaels empty net goal. This capped the Outstanding defensive play by Guelph Gryphons. "We are having a little trouble get- were unable to break through the score at 6-0, in favour of Laurier. Shannon Mashinter, a rookie for- Hockey, but more like boxing and wrestling

Colin Duffett the period, only to take a slap shot off the ankle near the conclusion. The Golden Hawks are finally back from the Coach Tony Martindale seemed pleased trenches. After two straight disappointing with his team's play on Sunday, citing it as a losses, the Laurier men's hockey team decid- positive learning experience, "I'd rather see ed to show up for their contest against the them learn in a 2-1 win than in a 5-3 loss, like Ottawa Gee-Gees. yesterday's," said Martindale. A very young team, these Hawks have Laurier 2, Ottawa 1 progressed a great deal within the last few weeks, providing some very entertaining After being handed a loss by McGill on games. Saturday 5-3, Laurier came out blazing Laurier's next two games take the team against a very talented squad from the to Quebec, where they will take on the nation's capital. Universite clu Quebec a Trois-Rivieres and The men's hockey team squeaked out a Concordia in league play. 2-1 victory over the squad. The next home game takes place on Those who were fans of the New Jersey ROCHACEWICH December 1st at the Waterloo Recreation

Devils - Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series Complex where the Hawks play host to the over the LAURA past two seasons would have loved Hold me back man, hold me back! Those punks ain't got nothin on us. 5-4 Ryerson Rams. Sunday's game. Both teams took and received a lot of on Sunday. especially the latter who at times resembled Men's Hockey Schedule abuse from their opponents. At some points Seabrook's goal was most definitely the a little Scott Stevens. in the game it looked like all the players highlight of the game. Seabrook was sent in Grant scored the Golden Hawks' first 11/23 WLU @ UQTR 8 pm had attended the "Gordie Howe School of on a breakaway because of a great pass from goal on Sunday and played during the major- 11/24 WLU @ Concordia 2 pm Hockey". I haven't seen that many elbows centreman, Jason Bullock. Seabrook cor- ity of the penalty kills during the game. The 12/1 Ryerson WLU 7 pm thrown since the last time I was at a dance ralled the pass and slipped it past the help- Port Elgin native has been solid for the 1/5 WLU @ RMC 2 pm club. less Gee-Gee goaltender. Golden Hawks this season. 1/6 WLU @ Queen's 3:30pm Leading the way for the Golden Hawks Other standouts for the Golden Hawks Those in attendance were given a scare 1/10 WLU (a Guelph 7:30pm on the weekend was Josh Seabrook. were defensemen Bill Duncan and Chase early on in the game as Grant went crashng 1/12 Guelph @ WLU 2 pm Seabrook posted a goal and two assists in Brunton, and forward, Rob Grant. Duncan into the end boards. Shaken up, Grant fin- 1/17 WLU @ York 7:30pm the two games, including the game winner and Brunton played solid the entire game, ished the shift and missed the remainder of

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 18 sports Facing the wrath ofwomen's volleyball Powerkey andteamwork:the thisingredientsto team undefeated Caitlin Howlet

When you are up against an undefeated team, an undefeated women's team, an undefeated Golden Hawk women's team, don't even think about winning! Laurier 3, Windsor 1

Laurier's women's volleyball team hit the court against the Windsor Lancers on Sunday. Without delay, the opposition was sent running to start their bus. The first set was controlled by the Hawks early on. Right side Paula Watson was a dom- inating force, pounding balls into the Lancer's court and showing no mercy. Windsor's play in the first set was terri- ble, and resembled that of a high school ROCHACEWICH team: a poor high school team at that. The Lancers had many missed opportu- LAURA nities to take control of the ball; players col- Lisa and the Hawks can't stop winning. Sometimes they play sitting down. But mostly standing up. And lots of running and jumping. liding with their own players, in fact. If that wasn't enough, they actually lost one of their her own bench. the Lancer's court. Laurier 20, Lancers 19. squeeze out a 25-21 victory. starters to a twisted ankle. Laurier gained back the serve as Lisa The fate of he game continued to sway During the fourth set, Laurier trampled With the Hawks up 13-5, Watson packed Wallace made a low bump that was recov- back and forth between the two teams. over Windsor. Their head coach, Marilyn a ball into an unexpecting Lancer setter, ered by her teammates. The Hawks were Windsor was able to make some crunch Douglas, looked disgusted with her players Lindsay Wells. down by 3. plays and take the set by a score of 26-24. performance when the Lancer squad let the To take the "ead by 10 points, right side Watson's power came back to haunt the Hawks head coach, Dave Mclntyre, ball fall to the ground as they all stood Lisa Martin tipped the ball over the net and Lancer's as she destroyed the ball and left it appeared very disgruntled with some of the around watching. made the next spike to give the Hawks the smoking in Windsor's court. This tied the calls during the second set. Ironically how- The tandem of Ingalls and Martin contin- lead. set at 7 points a piece. ever, he was smiling at the end of the fourth ued to be impressive, recovering balls head- Watson continued to dominate the court In an attempt to gain Windsor's serve set. ed almost anywhere. The rejuvenated Hawk with her powerful hits. The Hawks took the back, Boyd made the weakest volley attempt The third set was dominated again by the squad took control of the set, 18-9. set by a score of 25-14. of the entire game and consequently gave Hawks as they regained their lost confidence Adding Watson's power hits, the trio con- Their success in the first set was a result the Hawks the 8-7 advantage. from the previous set. tinued to put on a show. Ingalls blocked the of the contribution of power, flow, precision, The Lancer's would not go down with- Midway through the set, Ingalls made a final hit from the Lancer side sending it back teamwork and continuity, but it would be a out a fight. They came back as power hitter, beautiful hit along the right sideline to make into their court to take the set 25-13- They different story in the second set. Erin Byrne, left the Hawks defenseless the score 8-6 for Laurier. clinched the match 3-1. The Lancer's took control with a 3-1 against her hit and Windsor took a 9-8 lead. And Watson further showed the power The undefeated Lady Hawks look to con- lead. The Hawks managed to come back The score jumped back and forth until that we are accustomed to seeing from her, tinue their winning streak against Ryerson when Martin smacked a serve to the left side Martin set up the ball to middle Cathy but the Lancer's were not far behind. University on Saturday November 24th at and Windsor's, Brianne Boyd, sent it into Ingalls, who smacked it into the centre of Eventually the Hawks managed to 1:00 pm. No Blacks Allowed Minorities have no place in the Derek Iwanuk Kenny Williams of the Chicago front office of sports, or so it White Sox. IJLMAIJRTFRMcJ 1, \JL \ seems to be in the opinion of The question that should be GOLDEN HAWKS Major League Baseball. asked is whether or not profes- Last week, Dave Stewart sional sports should enforce a rule resigned as the Blue Jays assistent that says each team has to hire a AN INVITATION general manger because he did certain amount of minorities. If so, not get hired as the full time gen- maybe we could carry that over to You are cordially invited to the eral manager. In his resignation university athletics. Athletic Complex Renovation speech Stewart said "They think Look around our campus and the only people capable of doing assistants than other sports. But tell me if you see one minority in a these jobs are white people, not the worst of all has to be major coaching or authority position. Recognition Ceremony minorities." league baseball. Does Laurier even have a black, Although some people feel he Chinese or hispanic coach? Not did not properly deserve the job that I have seen in two years here. (this is the guy who brought in Look around our Hell, I cant even recall when I have Thursday November 22, 2001 Joey Hamilton - a huge bust) he campus and tell seen an opposing minority coach. does raise an interesting point me if you see one Is this just Laurier or is it the 4-5 pm. about the hiring of minorities in CIS? minority in a entire front office positions. The obvious is too hard to Athletic Complex Lobby Has any one looked around the coaching or ignore. Something has to be done league and seen a minority in the authority position about this problem at both a pro- & Golden Hawk Lounge front office of professional sports fessional and amatuer level. or even in coaching? It is said that Jackie Robinson Official plaque unveiling to recognize WLUSU and GSA The NFL has 31 teams and only The sport is dominated by broke the colour barrier in profes- contributions in partnership with WLU, at 4:10 pm., three black coaches. This is a sport blacks and hispanics, and there is sional sports back in the 19405, reception and facility tours to follow that is dominated by black ath- not one hispanic coach, and very but apparently he only meant on is same or letes. The NBA in the few blacks in any office coach- the playing field. \ situation. However, the NBA has ing position. The only black gener- " slightly more black coaches and al manager in the major leagues is I gsa-,1 FP At, ?"1 ggjgg | Cord Sports: Organizing confusion since 1926 v WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 sports 19 Better times await the women's b-ball team

Mariana Hrkac On offense the Hawks fared well, accu- mulating high final scores in both games ancl If only basketball games lasted a mere twen- keeping their turnovers to a minimum ty minutes. Unfortunately for the Hawks, throughout the weekend. they don't. Leading scorers in the York game were This past weekend the Laurier women's Beth Dragon and Sarah Zagorski, each with basketball team hosted Laurentian and York 11 points. Having a double-double showing University on Friday and Saturday night was Robin Roszell with 10 points and 10 respectively. The women were unable to rebounds. hold on to either game for the win. Clearly making a smooth transition to However, in both instances, they out- "the more physical and faster" university played their opponents and left themselves competition, Robin has stepped right into in a good position going into the second half the limelight. "I give whatever the team of play. Virtually tied at the break, the needs that day," said Robin humbly. And that women departed to the dressing room in she did. good spirits. A player of few words, when asked at the conclusion of the first game what the team Laurentian 66, Laurier 53 will need to do the next night, her response was simply, "win.. .we need to win." The team that came back out onto the If the games could have been concluded floor, however, was an unfamiliar one to the at the break, the women would be up two fans. Whatever the theme of the locker talk, games. it's in need of some serious reassessment. Unfortunately, until a game can be called Exactly the same case on both nights, the at any time prior to the forty-minute mark, women came out in the second half without ROCHACEWICH the women will have to find a way to put two the raring to go appetite they showed in the outstanding halves together. first frame. LAURA This brings their regular season record The Laurentian match got off to an excit- Here you take it...and would you score already! to 1-3. They now look to next week's con- ing start. The Hawks played extremely well tests on Wednesday at 6 pm and Saturday at and displayed an arsenal of skill, effort, and The highlight for the Hawks was 6'2" The following night's match against York 12 pm to try to earn two victories that will spirit. Things only got better for them as the rookie Robin Roszell. She was a key factor in University was ironically a duplicate of the balance out their win-loss record. first twenty minutes of play unraveled. the game, leading the team with 12 points previous night. Sadly the women dropped The disappointment of the weekend will The abundance of fans were left wanting and 9 rebounds. Adding valuable points was another one by the same unfortunate pro- have to be put far back in their minds if they more as the Laurier women skipped off the veteran Stefanie Nadalin, contributing 11 to gression of events, this time by a final score hope to accomplish this. court at the conclusion of the half. What we the effort. of 75-61. didn't know was that the locker room bandit Leading the defensive charge was first- Women's Basketball Schedule was about to leave us wondering what had year player, Beth Dragon. Her presence was York 75, Laurier 61 happened to the Hawks. felt in the game as she tossed her body all 11/21 Western @ WLU 6pm The next twenty minutes was a disap- over the floor, an impressive effort to say the 11/24 Waterloo @ WLU 12 pm pointment. They had worked so hard to least. Her tenacity and effort was a sight for Defense was a weakness throughout the 1/5 Mac @ WLU 12 pm build up a lead, only to watch it disintegrate keen eyes for the fans, but a sight for sore weekend and transition defense in particu- 1/9 Guelph @ WLU 6 pm within minutes. Laurentian came out run- eyes for the Laurentian players who had to lar. The Hawks found themselves contend- 1/12 WLU @ Western 12 pm ning the floor, controlling the tempo and deal with her. ing with 3 on 2's, 2 on l's and 3 on l's on 1/18 Lakehead @ WLU 6pm shooting well. Two of their players were too Despite this, the ladies lost by a score of several occasions. Both opponents were left 1/19 Lakehead @ WLU 6pm much for the Hawks to handle, each adding 66-53. However disppointing, they did not with wide-open lay-ups and easy buckets to 1/23 Western @ WLU 6pm 19 points to the final score. have time to dwell on it. extend their leads.

Sports Shorts

The Upcoming Week Lancers, 3 sets to one. The team is currently 0-6, with only 4 sets won Wednesday compared to 18 sets lost, leaving them in dead last in Women's basketball vs. Windsor- Windsor. 6pm the OUA West.

Men's basketball vs. Windsor - Windsor, Bpm The Hawks will attempt to turn around their sea-

Men's volleyball vs. Waterloo - Athletic Complex, son with three home games this week. Wednesday, Bpm they play Waterloo at 8:00 pm, Friday versus Toronto at 8:00 pm and Saturday against Ryerson at 4 pm. Thursday Mitesh Anjaria of the team said that "we're trying

Figure skating vs. Queen's - Kingston. to move through the transition period. We're past the Women's hockey vs. Guelph - Guelph, 7:30 pm rebuilding process and now we're trying to get on the up-and-up." rlr—luSim Friday tirm THE AMAZING RAGE. ;f4 - 'J?' m Volleyball tournament - November 23rd, 24th, 25th - Sherbrooke mm LOST. Men's hockey vs. UQTR - Quebec, Bpm

- kMJ Men's volleyball vs. Toronto Athletic Complex, Bpm Cord Sports is so tight IN REALITY, Women's basketball vs. Waterloo - Athletic Complex, IT'S NEVER THAT HARD. 12pm that you Men's basketball vs. Waterloo - Athletic Complex, 2pm draw a Saturday couldn't circle

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Men's volleyball vs. Ryerson - Athletic Complex, 4pm protractor Wilfrid Laurier University Men's Volleyball Lose again -Cord Sports 2001 Fred Nichols Campus Centre, 3rd FSoor The Men's Volleyball team continued their losing *"& ways this past week as they fell to the Windsor 886-8228 I WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 20 cage life A view from the inside Life in the cage isn't all fun and games. I mean really... its a cage.

Melanie Scharf have to eat. If one of the people the game. I experienced one vote did not eat what was presented, that nearly brought me to tears, Outsmart, Outwit, Outplay. Or at their team would lose. I have never something I did not expect to hap- least it's supposedto be something witnessed people eat some of the pen on any level. like that. disgusting, smelly, still living things Would I play the game again? Before it all started I was quite that we did! The answer for me, and several of intimidated. I was entering a sce- Have you ever wondered what the other contestants I spoke with nario where I had the pressure to it would be like to eat a cricket and at the end of the game, NOT FOR A be a team player while constantly still hear it chirping after you swal- MILLION DOLLARS! Never have I wondering if my team was even lowed it? Ask Erin Finn. been in a position where I had to really on my side. Many of the Ever heard the expression "oil compromise my morals and,ethics selected participants were previ- doesn't mix with water?" I can in order to further myself in a ously acquainted, or even close assure you that it does not. Kate game where you are criticized for friends! I can tell you I felt I was at Turner quite openly expressed her being eliminated quickly. Looking a large disadvantage compared to disgust as the butter would not dis- at this analytically, we are reward- the players that are well-known solve in her mouth and she was ing people for being, as the winner and loved within the Laurier com- forced to try to swallow warm put it,"the biggest snake of all." munity. chunks of butter. Personally, I had Ask me if I had fun and I'd say Conversely, there were the first to eat horseradish and two of the yes. Although the games were a year students who have had no real most spicy peppers I have ever blast, and I met some incredible chance to shine as volunteers at encountered. It was fine initially, people, ask me if it was worth it, Laurier thus far. There were, how- but it was the unfortunate 5 hours and I say "not a chance in Hell!!!" ever, six first years, a scary number following in which my stomach The truth of the matter is that I for me, being one of only two stu- adamantly expressed its displeas- would not have made it any further dents in second year. Feeling like I ROCHACEWICH ure with what I had done. regardless of the circumstances. would be in the middle of the It came down to a tiebreaker The sick feeling in the pit of my groups most likely to cluster, I was LAURA that resulted in us going to the first stomach was enough for me to be curious to see how alliances would Hey Mel, what did you have to eat to get' that pretty necklace? tribal council, -112 • relieved when develop. I wondered Looking at this I was sent I am not going to go into all of by name, and instructed to go into After about twenty minutes of what I would home. As the specifics of what happened in one of two rooms and begin mak- learning how to work as a team, experience at analytically, we are much as I did the cage. Nor am I writing this for ing a flag for our team. Almost the A Team threw the first curve a tribal coun- rewarding people for not want to everyone to judge the players' immediately, the game began. ball - they called three people from cil. I watch being, as the winner spend another actions in the cage as a demonstra- Some people tried to make jokes each room and placed those three Survivor reli- night on that tion of their everyday personality in order to become "likeable", and on the opposing tribe. giously on tel- put it,"the biggest God-awful traits. One thing 1 noticed was therefore a team player. Others Opening ceremonies was excit- evision and I snake ofall." floor, I cared how the game actually has an tried to initiate ideas for the flag to ing. The crowd was huge! There always won- J . more about amazing capacity for changing the create a leadership role for them- were cameras everywhere, and dered if the people were genuine the ract that I was no longer in the way people behave. selves within the group. everyone was cheering for the in the guilt they expressed when position to stab people in the back. We arrived at noon, on the Throughout all of this, it was crazy things we were about to be voting a player out of the game. I To win this game you have to third floor of the Fred Nichols apparent that we weren't simply subjected to! And craziness it was! can tell you that they are! be insensitive, or at least have to Campus Centre. At this time we getting to know each other, we The opening challenge was an Many of us feel that as the be able to fake it. There is so much were instructed to stop talking to were sizing everyone up. Who eating contest. A wheel with a vari- game continued, this guilt far out- pressure to finish, that you will do each other and wait for further were the threats? Who were not ety of awful things on it was spun weighed any sense of pride that we anything! But at what cost? instructions. Then we were called team players? to see what each person would felt for being able to continue in tasty treat or trash? dents, we really only noticed the house red Casa Rugatino at $9 a half litre. 709 Belmont Street When the food arrived it was served with Waterloo a smile and proved to be delicious. The seafood pasta was quite tasty and the Kent McCrea Boccacini meal also comes highly recom- mended. Both were generous portions and It might be a little hit more upstyle than the were marked by the freshness and quality of Italian restaurant from the Godfather, but their ingredients. the general idea is about the same. A nice As a general recommendation, I'd steer quiet atmosphere with great food, and only clear of the traditional spaghetti and meat- a 50/50 chance of witnessing a hit. ball pasta fare. What you receive will be Surprisingly though, if you do see one it extremely well-prepared but not terribly usually doesn't ruin the rest of your meal. interesting, because there's only so much I went to Casa Rugatino on a Tuesday you can do with it. Rather, take a close look night with a couple of friends not quite at the full dinners, which are a bit more ROCHACEWICH knowing what to expect. As it turned out, expensive but really deliver a great meal and LAURA both making reservations and dressing up a even come with a side of pasta so you won't little would have been great ideas, but not be missing anything. during our meal. Editors note: Ifyou have a favourite entirely necessary. They sat us down at the Overall I'd say dinner at Casa Rugatino Casa Rugantino is on Belmont, which is restaurant, or even a least favourite that last open table, without a single pair of would be in the same price range as East basically a mini-downtown that the city's you would like to let others know about, khakis amongst us. Side Mario's or maybe a bit above if you planners have attempted to conceal from or ifyou would like to review a local eat- The menu was a bit short but essentially decide to treat yourself. The food is students. Starting at King and Union (just ing establishment, please forwardyour fell into three areas: pasta dishes starting at extremely delicious and while it might not south of Waterloo Town Square), head west name and phone number and the name $7, main courses from $15 and all the usual have the belly busting appeal of 'All You Can on Union. From there, turn left (south) and address to: [email protected]. sorts of appetizers. There was also a wine Eat Salad and Bread* we didn't hear a single onto Belmont and the Casa Rugantino will But please, the Pita Shack isn't an option, list, but being a team of unsubsidized stu- rendition or variation of the birthday song be on your right.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 21

Spring.Break! New Year's! Get outta town!

the universe t e universe~ Ju a ~ns.. · JuliePong trip (2 to 5 nights). transportation via a deluxe luxury For sun lovers, the pending winter Departs from various areas coach, 3 nights accommodation, months can bring about feelings of across Ontario and again, prices staff on the bus and at the hotel anxiety as our days of shorts, t­ will vary depending on departure available 24 hours, and free nightly shirts, and sandals quickly come to city. A Waterloo departure is an shuttles to downtown Quebec City. an end. Many of us dream of sunny additional $20. .. beaches and bathing suits during The package includes: 2, 3 or 5 These travel packages are just a sub-zero temperatures, and what nights accommodation at your glimpse of the possibilities where better way to forget the cold and choice of 3 112 - 5 star hotels locat­ one could spend New Year's or alleviate the winter blues but ed in the heart of downtown Spring Break. By no means are through a vacation during the Quebec City and area, round-trip tropical islands, sandy beaches or highly anticipated week of second transportation via luxury motor­ ·snow covered mountains the only semestet-Spring Break? coach, free day/night ski/snow­ choice out there for taking a little Spring Break has become more board shuttle to Mt. Ste. Anne and vacation. The benefit of these than just a week off school. It's Stoneham, and free shopping shut­ places, however, is that the atmos­ more a time for going away with tles. pheres caters to university stu­ friends and joining the hundreds dents who are just looking for a of other university students who Travel Cuts Packages place to have a good time. So, congregate on beaches to leave Mount Ste. Anne Quebec whether you've been thinking school and snow behind for a·week Packages begin at $199 + tax per about it or not, a trip may be the Where can I go for this? Kitchener? No, thanks. Happy New Year, skid. of fun-in-the-sun. person for rooms with quad occu­ perfect answer for a little quality So before it's too late to book and snacks, unlimited rum or included. pancy, for triple occupancy add time with old friends, and the your dream vacation, take a look at tequila-based drinks and domestic $60, for double add $130. chance to meet new ones. Take a the travel packages out there that beer and entertainment at your Breakaway Tours Departs December 29- January trip that will, without a doubt, be accommodate university students hotel (eg. beach volleyball, theme Acapulco, Mexico 1. one for the history books. and their slightly smaller-than­ nights, use of windsurfers and Toronto Departures February 16th Package includes: round-trip desired budgets. kayaks). Exclusive packages start from $1289 + tax. This package Uniropa Getaway Tours Cancun, Mexico includes: 7 nights accommodation Dominican Republic Toronto Departures February 14 at Hotel La Palapa, (located right Toronto Departures February 14 Exclusive packages start from $899 on the beach) transfer to and from All-Inclusive packages starting for a 3 star hotel, $1339 for a 4 star the airport once you are in from $899 for a 3 star hotel, $1179 , hotel. Acapulco and again, no food or for a 4 star hotel. These prices are for rooms of drinks. These prices are for quadruple quadruple occupancy, and price rooms and increase per person for increases from $20 - 50 depending Uniropa Getaway Tours rooms of triple or double occupan- on triple or double occupancy. Quebec City New Year's Bash 2002 cy. This package includes: round trip These packages start from $179 to The package includes: round flight, 7 nights accommodation $369 - prices vary depending on trip flight, 7 nights accommoda- and (probably of some impor­ occupancy of the room (from 2 to tion, unlimited buffet style meals tance), food and drinks are not 6 persons) and the duration of the

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21 2001 " 22 The role of golf in business Some universities provide golfing classes which do nothing to improve student's goff scores. It's all about networking. Richard Piotrowski outcome did not affect the Forbes rankings." At the time, the two Sport and business are becoming men were ranked first and second, an increasingly prominent duo in respectively, on Forbes' annual list the corporate world in which we of America 's 400 wealthiest individ­ live. Businessmen seldom cut deals uals. within the compounds of a board- Universities such as Simon room- or even over a nice lobster Fraser offer business students golf dinner. In today 's capitalistic soci- lessons. However, the players need ety, its all about.. impressing your not bring their clubs. It doesn't clients. Taking them to a game and teach them how to play golf, but getting the best seats available or rather how to conduct oneself dur­ taking them for a round on the ing a round of golf. "It's not the most expensive golf course are technical side of golf; but the busi­ popular options. It's not an issue ness side," says Jane Martin, who about a company achieving its developed the course. She believes moneys worth. It's all about status that golf allows players plenty of and being the better man while at time to smartly assess their playing the same time luring the big fish to partners or make a sales pitch. their company. "When you're on the golf Golf, a sport that requires great course, you can assess a company's concentration t corporate cui- and precision, 'Th l.: t will b . 1 ture as has become e cuen nng expressed by standard busi- business up. It's the people ness practice in usually at the 7th y~u're playing many firms. ' With," says Ms. Once sporting 8th, Or 9th hole. Martin. It seems Hopefully we~an get a picture of a guy golfing ... maybe he'll be wearingas_tt!~- the image of He'll talk business like a perfect up. It's usually at the 7th, 8th, or Patel, a third year Honours things that usually don't go hand in retired old men , for five minutes opportunity to 9th hole. He 'll talk business for five Economics student states: "I really hand. " golf is now con- , ' meet h1gher minutes, and you'd better be stink at golf. However, I am not Clearly, golf is not just recre­ sidered a hot and you d better be executives dur- ready. Then at the end of the much worse than other profession­ ation anymore. It seems as if the spot for net- ready." ing a golf game round, during drinks, he 'll recap al businessmen that I play with in business· mantra, "you must golf to w o r k i n g t- J that one would for three minutes. " tournaments. We go out, play a make it big ," has reached ludicrous between corpo- never have met . At Laurier, golf is becoming a round of golf, get to know each heights. Based on this principle, rate players. Deals are cut and as an entry level employee. very popular sport among stu­ other, and create opportunities for more and more business students occasionally ridiculous wagers are According to Tom Jackson, dents, and most prominently ourselves while sharing ideas. It's are going out and picking up a set placed. When Warren Buffet, CEO director of instruction at Glen among those studying business. a great learning experience and of clubs and hitting the green. The of Berkshire Hathaway, played a Abbey, there is one quick rule to When asked about the role of golf even though I am not that great a greatest part of it all is that it does­ round of golf in 1997 with take into account when playing a in the business world, many agreed golfer, I enjoy every single minute n't even matter how you play the Microsoft's Bill Gates, Buffet stat- round of golf with a client that the etiquette of golf plays a of it because I'm out in the fresh game of golf. It's how you repre­ ed, "We had a small wager, but the "The client will bring business much greater role than skill. Ritesh air having fun and learning - two sent and play the game of business.

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