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Volume 46 Issue 1 WEDNESDAY MAY 25,2005 www.clublaurier.ca An emphatic 'yes'

75 in A is the percent ofparticipants April's smoking referendum voted for a campus-wide ban. working implementation plan next

in doubt. step to a smoke-free Laurier, but student opposition and enforceability questions are putting a smokeless future

EDITORIAL REACTION AND 'TALES FROM A SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS:.. PAGE 6 Physicians for a A brief history

Smoke-free Canada BRANDON CURRIE the fate of WLU's smoking motion to the WLUSU BOD of smoking Campus Ratings Editor-in-Chief policy. last week that questioned the

the of the referendum at Laurier "I gave non-smoking legitimacy policy In last online referen- April's its committee about a month to and perceived detrimental dum that for gauged support with for effect their bar come up a strategy on operations "smoke-free a campus," a It 1987: A enforcement that's reason- and student safety. also February of resounding 75 percent ban able... and doesn't use a accused a campus-wide "Smoking Committee" at over 2000 participants voted sledgehammer-type approach," of being "unenforceable at WLU recommended that a in favour of a campus-wide remarked Rosehart. "If we can best." three-month trial period smoking ban. do that, then we'll proceed to "1 actually didn't vote be implemented to restrict However, it remains to be the Board [of Governors] for because I was unaware [of smoking to the Atrium,

seen if the referendum a recommendation, but if the referendum]... it took the Torque Room, and results will actually be trans- not, then we'll wait until next place during final exams," Wilf's.

lated into a practical policy We're admitted Robert. "If 1, as a year. not going to go that would see smoking com- leader 1989: The ahead until we feel we can prominent student November pletely outlawed on campus. how ban actually enforce it. We're not was unaware of this, WLUSU BOD voted to The failure of the previous students also? in the TV going to have 'smoke cops' many were smoking lounge,

- the oft- smoking policy The wording- of the ctuestion, Wilf's and The on campus." ~ making O 1 10-metre rule that ignored the timing of the Turret the only places for requires Laurier's smokers the question and students to light up. to have 'smoke to "We're not going puff well away from build- sample of the

ing - has entranceways many question are July 2002: The well- cops' on campus." whether or not a wondering three concerns known '10-metre' rule campus-wide ban could be -WLU President Dr. Bob Rosehart I've heard from came into effect. Having effectively implemented and students." finally carried through on

enforced. Rnhfirt also a 1992 University Senate "[Smokers] don't atten- pay Not only does Rosehart explained how driving smok- policy to ban smoking on tion to the 10-metre rule, so Wilf's and the Laurier also face difficult questions over ers from campus, saw why would they attention off smoke from pay the implementation of the Turret campus to cigarettes disappear to totally banning smoking?" bar the the ban, but also opposition from could cause their opera- shelves of C-Spot. questioned Laurier President In student politicians - most tion "to suffer," as few that addition, university Dr. Bob Rosehart, who's led notably WLUSU President were forced to exit the bar employees could be fined the charge to make Laurier smoke for third Dan Robert and Vice-Chair of and leave campus to up to $500 a just the third smoke-free uni- the Board of Directors (BOD) would want to return. offence if caught smoking From Tobacco Control Policies Among versity in Canada. campus Dan Hocking - who have Most important to Hocking too close to building Universities and Colleges in Canada, lie's now trying to solve the expressed concerns over the and Robert, however, is the entranceways. 2004. August Schools were rated from complicated problem of timing, enforceability and effect that ban could have on 0 (worst) to ahead of a 5 (best) on their efforts enforceability heavy-handedness of the late-night student safety. Compiled by Adrian Ma and

to June 23 Governors reduce Board of Dan smoking on campus. ban. Polischuk meeting that could decide - Please 3 The duo brought an online see SMOKING, page Odds and Ends Wednesday May 25, 2005 I The Cord Weekly I 2

Docherty The Cord Weekly's... 5 Day Action News named Weather Forecast

new Dean

of Arts WLUSU third floor AC renovations underway

makeover Laurier students returning in taking shape the fall will be treated to a renovated and much

improved Athletic Complex

(AC). The new AC will feature

000 a 10, square foot fitness

center - triple the size of the

www.wlu.ca center's previous space.

Project construction man-

DAN POLISCHUK & ager Rob Vanderspek is con- ADRIAN MA fident that despite delays in News Editors the building schedule, the will new Athletic Complex be Laurier has announced that operational weeks before the Dr. David Docherty will be Fall semester begins. taking over as the Dean of Vanderspek noted that the Arts. The reassignment will challenges of working see him assume leadership of around conferences and the largest faculty on campus have campus events slowed for a five-year tenure. progress, but not substan- Docherty, the current tially. chair of Laurier's Political The renovations, with a Science department, has projected budget of nearly extensive experience with five million dollars, began Canadian politics and educa- back in October of 2004. tion. Vanderspek believes that the "He [Docherty] is a great newly renovated AC will teacher, a good, respected of WLUSU Courtesy boast a significant increase scholar, and has enormous THE FUTURE OF WLUSU - In this artist's we a of what the in student numbers and rendition, get glimpse third floor of the pro- research credibility. He is will look like vide excellent for FNCC come fall. This perspective is looking out from the WLUSU Board Room. an space certainly a very bright and students to both work hard very energetic individual," and play hard. said out-going dean Robert ADRIAN MA a [more work envi- suitable] Still, students can expect a of his Campbell successor. News Editor ronment." fully operational third floor Campbell knows though To further utilize the space upon arriving back in Laurier students that the of are new Dean Arts overdue renovations to Long the third on floor, two under- September, and despite some already has several impor- the third floor of the used businesses are now costly occurrences, the tant issues his taking care of requiring Students' Union building are absent: TravelCUTS and WLUSU President is opti- attention. In addition to well underway, with hopes Super Dave's barbershop. mistic that the multitude of accommodating a large num- that the improvements being The Dean's office remains changes will definitely business... everyday ber of students in the arts made will increase conven- similar to its present form, improve services for both program, Docherty must also ience and efficiency. but will now the students and staff incorporate alike. Laurier's dominance of contend with the difficulties Headed by WLUSU Leadership Development "August 15 is the comple- Canadian student of entrepre- increasing graduate President Dan Robert, the Center and the Resource tion date and all systems are neurship continued this year admissions and the recon- Students' Union project has Center to make better use of go." with at Dr. multiple wins the struction of the Alvin to be a proved challenging the area. recent Advancing Canadian Woods Building in task for the student new An interesting addition to With Brandon Carrie files from Entrepreneurship (ACE) 2006/2007. leader, but Robert is confi- the third floor comes in the of Campus Enterprise "The physical facility the dent that the are changes form of information a new The Cord Weekly Challenge. Faculty of Arts lis] not of the worthwhile. kiosk that will be staffed ACE Laurier teams won in highest quality," commented "It's in all-encompassing the week. throughout The three IffISSTT if AflßSß* categories: Micro-busi- Campbell. the sense that WLUSU is now Students' Union president ness, Fair and David under- Enterprise, Docherty more accessible for students believes this service will offer Students in Free Enterprise stands the numerous chal- who here," said come up with more help to students (SIFE). lenges he has inherited with Robert of the $600, 000 ren- inquiries and should allevi- Nicole Almond, who along his new position, but credits ovations. "So, not ask- you're ate the volume of Staff general with ACE teammates Elise Campbell for already as ing many questions that inundate the questions Production Assistants Ananthan Sundaresan Gasbarrino, Aaron Goldrup, the where have "[doing] really tough [about] to Mike Li, tentatively you go third floor staff. Copy Editors Pave Alexander Courtney King, Kevin his - job", noting predecessor's it's more obvious where you "The info kiosk will offer to Wilbur McLean Meadwell, and Devon Moore, a c wit h complishments have to We're now offer- Photo Managers lonian Jocius go. to you virtually any answer claimed the SIFE student involve- Sydney Ilellan victory. increasing ing more services on the questions campus-wise IT Manager. Regan Walsh any They will go on to represent ment in and hir- governance floor, a better lounge area, not to the Students' specific Contributors Canada at the SIFE World instructors. ing quality and a quiet study space." Union - virtually one in your Ashley Sielhnovic lirendan Jones L)a\e Rieei Cup Toronto this October. most keen Docherty is on Important services like the Liiuric Sjilowski Veronica Hughes Cliri.s Clemens [for] stop shop asking a ques- Jennifer O'Neil ( liris Laroche The team is credited with the maintaining a staff of aca- Foot Patrol and Health Plan tion," Robert. explained rare distinction of from becoming demics ranging geogra- offices have been moved Next Issue: June 28 Following the renovations, the only competitors to ever phers to philosophers. He towards the front of the floor the third floor will undoubt- Administration earn the right to knows that he be able represent must for easier access and better edly look more modern and President .Anthony Piseitelli Canada at the international to balance each department's visibility. Other changes VP: Finance Fraser McCracken aesthetically pleasing, but event VP: Advertising .Angela Foster three consecutive unique needs and create an include a larger lounge area lames Scott the has more VP: Brantford project proven times. Almond attributes the environment where, in the with and Human Resources Sanjay Ojjo improved lighting, than costly originally expect- Chair Of the Board Penny Shearer team's success to Laurier's face of high competition from the addition of six that rooms ed. Vice Chair. Sanjay Pottmger "strong programs", and other schools, [will] Board of Directors Evelyn chiu "faculty students may book as study "As it stands, we've experi- George Bast Arthur Wong notes that WLU has "an want to [at Laurier]." and stay meeting rooms. enced two unforeseen costs is the student of The Cord Weekly official newspaper Wilfrid amazing faculty advisor in "That's a real blessing, Robert also points to the Laurier University. It is an editorially independent newspaper which should have been han- published by Wilfrid Laurier University StudentPublications, Steve Farlow." a that's the of Waterloo, corporation without share capital. WLUSP is gov- strength the made to the execu- changes in '95 erned by its board of directors. dled the renovation The World Cup will feature Faculty of Arts, that we are tive and full-time staff but weren't" said Robert. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not nec- leading business students essarily reflect those of the Editorial Board, The Cord. so said diverse," Docherty. offices, which he feels will Web "We couldn't WLUSP, WLU, MasterWeb or Hamilton Printing. get approval from more than 45 countries, "At the same time it's a chal- increase are help efficiency. Cord subscription rates $20.00 per term for addresses because our ceilings didn't and is held sth within Canada. The Cord is printed by Hamilton Web Printing being October because we want to ail lenge "We've located the and MasterWeb and is published every Wednesday. meet the lire code." to 7th. make sure we understand offices of the executive and Student Publications Issues with the heating and WilfridLaurier University each and with finite 75 Avenue West, other, full-time staff in the same University have also cooling systems Waterloo, Ontario. N2L3CS resources, we want to meet area versus before where we (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 resulted in added expenses the needs of faculty." Fax: (519) 883-0873 were a bit" said Robert. split which total around now Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560

"Now we are able to work in Compiled by Adrian Ma $200, 000. www.wlusp.com e-mail: [email protected] Top of the News The Cord Weekly Wednesday May 25, 2005 3

Graham on Afghanistan, Waterloo

authority against Taliban rebels.

The international nature of

Graham's keynote address

highlights Waterloo's grow- ing profile in global politics;

Waterloo is home to several

prominent think tanks like

the Centre for International

Governance Innovation

(CIGI) and The Academic

Council on the United

Nations System (ACUNS).

The conference itself was co-

sponsored by CIGI, ACUNS,

and the Laurier Centre for

Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies.

Graham, who visited

two Laurier years ago as Foreign Minister, commented

to The Cord on the effect that

international high-tech firms

have had on Waterloo.

"I think [Waterloo] estab-

lished a reputation in the

high-tech area which then

its became, by nature, very international in right away a

scientific way. That attracted

lot of Jordan Jocius| a foreigners to go to

[Waterloo schools! and a lot

Defence Minister travels to Laurier to discuss "3-D" approach to rebuilding Afghan society; notes of our graduates are going to the United States, working

there, then home... Waterloo's growing international stature coming in that area Waterloo quickly

became a leader." Graham the and 2000 soldiers the last five has "had a ADRIAN MA Foreign Minister during as many as years believes that the insti- News Editor firmly 2003 Iraq War, outlined have been sent to Kabul. positive impact on [the] tutions of Waterloo will con-

Canada's "3-D" approach - "As Canadians, we have country and its people." tinue to in stature Following the recent United grow defence, diplomacy, and embraced our responsibility Graham himself spent time internationally. Nations conference, Laurier - in development to an audi- to protect those who cannot Afghanistan during his "Waterloo is a respected once again hosted represen- ence comprised of academ- protect themselves [the youth, and reflected back on international institution tatives of the international ics, politicians, and military Afghani people] and we urge his memories with fondness, today, it's known, and I think community as Canadian leaders from both near and other countries to do the obviously impressed with the conferences like this and the Minister of National Defence abroad. Notable attendees same," spoke Graham. depth of country's culture scholars that are here are Bill Graham delivered an included the Canadian During his speech, Graham and the warmth of its people. going to attract more and address on concern- campus Ambassador to Afghanistan praised the work that Returning there recently, more former col- ing Canada's involvement in people. My Omar Samad and the com- Canadian troops were doing Graham told the crowd he Mr. Heinbecker from the war-ravaged nation of league, mander of Canadian Force in Afghanistan and stressed was deeply saddened to see the United here Afghanistan. Nations, is Kabul, Colonel Jim Ellis. the importance of maintain- Afghanistan reduced to "a now [and] all of this will cre- The speech took place dur- The roles of Canada and ing a presence there. "The shell of its former self." ate a critical mass that will ing a conference dinner held the Canadian military in the face of Canada international- The Minister of National draw more and more in the Senate and Board people, social and political recon- ly is often the face of Defence hopes that Canada's for Chamber and outlined the which I think is great the struction of Afghanistan was Canadian men and women multi-billion dollar commit- and for the uni- complexities and challenges region great the theme of the event. [abroad]. It is a face that is ment to Afghanistan over the versities." inherent in helping to rebuild Canadian forces entered welcomed wherever it goes." next few years will aid in the like a country Afghanistan. added that Canada's of and Afghanistan three years ago He com- development security Graham, who served as as part of the war on terror, mitment in Afghanistan for the reinforcement of Afghan

Smoking ban raises questions

- From SMOKING, cover most a Smoke-Free Canada, which dispersed |on campus]." "In cases, simply tion] one more time more and rated universities from one Similar to Dalhousie, reminding the individuals of specifically with a little "Telling a 17-year-old to notice five (five having the most Laurier's new smoking poli- the policy has the desired more during [VVLUSU] female to walk two or three effect. student elections. We'll vigilant smoking policy) on cy, if passed, would feature a However in cases help minutes off campus late at their efforts limit where infractions students out to to the smoking cessation program repeated to get more night to smoke a cigarette is harmful there is evi- effects of tobacco to provide more long-term are noted or vote, then let's see what the a safety issue," imparted to eradicate dence of blatant level of difference smoke on their campuses. solutions on- a is." Robert. Out of for the dis- still 22 universities sur- campus smoking. disrespect policy, More complicated is the Aside from the failure of action issue sub- veyed, Laurier was one of ciplinary of banning a legal the 10-metre rule, the pro- to receive only four schools a has been taken," stance on a campus where posed ban came as a result of Dalhousie's student newspaper - commented of 4.0 rating the same rating G.A. everyone is legal age to a desire to improve the col- awarded to MacDon a 1 d consume it. While Rosehart Sudbury's , lective health of the that their campus reported campus-wide Lakehead and Halifax's Chief of maintains that the referen- as well as its aesthetics.

Dalhousie - both smoke-free Dalho us ie dum result was "reflective" ban is stili According to Rosehart, due smoking largely to The of campuses. Security, society's increasing rejec- to the pressure differential Gazette. tion "The most relevant experi- students and staff of tobacco use, Robert between ignored by campus buildings ence to Laurier is Dalhousie, Another pos- sees it as more of a black- and the outdoors, when peo- because sible it's an inner-city compro- and-white legal issue. "You ple light up close to campus too," However, Dalhousie's stu- mise, what Robert termed will the from campus explained a get arguments entranceways cigarette "at Rosehart, least they've dent newspaper, The "fair solution" would be to some students, and I don't smoke is easily drawn into been able to drive [smokers] Gazette, in March ask reported a more direct referen- strongly oppose their view, open windows and stair- At 2005 out on the streets. Laurier, that their smoking ban, dum question regarding a that 'I'm abiding by the laws wells. "We're potentially put- can walk out to the side- in effect since ban this of you September smoking during win- my province and my coun- ting some of our [non-smok- walk in 30 or 40 seconds... it 2003, is still ter's student elections. "I can't have largely ignored try, why I my ciga- ing] employees at risk." would be easier students and staff would actually to by on cam- encourage the rette?"' Reflecting Rosehart's con- vacuum-cleaner in that to develop a pus a province boasts University postpone any cern for campus health was and drive around the the system highest proportion of movement on their current IMill fries from Adrian Ma & 2004 an August study car- streets to pick up cigarette smokers in the 18 to 24-year- results," said Robert. "Let's The Gazette ried out by the Physicians for butts, because they're too old range. ask | the smoking-ban ques- The Cord Weekly 4 » Wednesday May 25, 2005 News

WLU hosts Budget a boon to inaugural music universities psychotherapy

New McGuinty plan reflects Rae Report and should eradicate 'stranded' conference

WLU students; will also help complete Century Plan Event hopes to promote music as therapy to

ADRIAN MA universities is the provincial revolve around tuition. The News Editor Canadians, garner support from government student funding mechanism province's tuition freeze will

that has left Laurier with remain in effect for 2005-

Financial woes at Laurier unsubsidized students in 2006, but a new tuition DAN POLISCHUK ing. to be or at the appear over, recent framework will be developed News Editor years. Ahonen-Eerikainen, who very least, less woeful. WLU's Unfunded or 'stranded' and put into place by organized the event with the will be a little heav- pockets students cost Laurier $6.4 September 2006. Even many of the though LCMTR, was pleased ier quite next year thanks to an million annually. A new fund- Rosehart believes that individuals at gathered with how things turned out, Ontario with more budget mechanism WLU students will real 13th not ing proposed by see Laurier on May may music- even considering that emphasis on improving post- from McGuinty's plan should see dividends the increased have shared the same psychotherapy is relatively secondary education. all of Laurier's students funding, as new initiatives educational nationality, unknown in Canada. Unlike With the of the unveiling receive proper government like the Learning Centre and or accent, all background, some countries, such as latest Ontario budget on May subsidies. Sue Horton's Century Plan were united in their belief in Finland, Denmark, that Germany, 11th, it appears Dalton "16 out of 18 universities will be able to come into the effects of music healing and the United Kingdom, McGuinty's Liberal [in Ontario] have got unfund- fruition. as WLU hosted the first ever music therapy is not funded Government has renewed ed students so it's the one Complementing the international of symposium by the government through efforts to inject long-term topic that's had a fair amount Century Plan, which seeks to music psychotherapists. our health care system. funding into the province's of said With invitations sent commonality," promote graduate programs being "There's lots of work to do post-secondary education Rosehart, also noting that at Laurier, next year's out by the Laurier Centre for here, but that's why we need system. the plan "more or less mim- increased provincial budget Music Research Therapy more research and events

icked some of the for post-secondary education (LCMTR) Director Heidi such as this. I see this as a recommenda- includes $17 million to fund music A new funding mechanism Ahonen-Eerikainen, little bit of pioneering," she tions from the the of edu- from across growth graduate psychotherapists said. Rae Report." cation. WLU plans to use Europe and the United States proposed by McGuinty's plan "After having this [sympo- of the to Augmented some capital were brought together to sium], we have this feeling should see all of Laurier's university fund- increase graduate space by share and listen to experi- people are excited about met St. ing was also re-developing the ences where music has sharing their clinical work. students receive with proper praise by Michael's Campus. a vital role in the played With this, we wanted to

Laurier's Board The increase in funds com- mental and emotional heal- music is impor- subsidies prove very government of Governors last ing to WLU is certainly well- ing of patients. tant in the practice of psy- with week, received news, and although The forum, entitled The chotherapy. When you have Acting Chair Jim Rosehart thinks that the Road to the Royal music, can create an The multi-year education you Beingessner exclaiming that increase is not a windfall, it Unconscious: Researching experience beyond words," plan promises to invest $6.2 "for the first time in a will nonetheless be a Unconscious Dimensions in gener- positive she added. billion for and uni- colleges ation, educa- contribution. In Music post-secondary comparing Therapy', saw two noted that another versities the next five Having over tion is the this financial situation finally getting year's prominent keynote speakers, such conference will take The aim is to improve years. attention it deserves." to past, strides have Dr. Michele Forinash and Liz years place third at student increas- every year support by While student aid been made. financial most definitely Mofitt, with a bevy of along WLU, Ahonen-Eerikainen ing financial assistance, will be strengthened, the "I would we're other give their say presenters, has additional plans to make scholarships, bursary pro- of the between first and second lion's share funding thoughts on the healing Laurier a centre for music- and expanding post- grams will towards operating base," smiles Rosehart. "If of music. Mofitt, giv- go power psychotherapy clinical work education. graduate with the 2005-2006 would have asked me grants, you ing a Saturday morning in the future. She noted that The influx of for funding alone last I would have said music budget dedicating year, speech, described as a five-year plan is starting to student aid is welcome news $447 million to operating we were at two strikes." able to "frame being any take effect to fundraise for WLU President Dr. Bob grants. as an experience image." through for the who believes that money grants Rosehart, a Further change will Those images, even if creation of an on-campus major problem for Ontario's described as "nothingness" research building and clinic. by the patient, can be crucial in finding the path to heal-

THE TIP OF THE ICEBURG? - In this artisitic

rendition of music psychotherapy, Graphics Editor

Emilie Joslin demonstrates how music can unlock

the mysterious of the subconcious that lie beneath

the surface. The Cord Weekly » Special Projects Wednesday May 25, 2095 5

Good profs not good enough

In her first report, Special Projects Editor April Cunningham investigates the causes and effects of laying off two wildly popular profs

was just a good person," he said. "To think that Laurier

didn't offer him a job, that

was silly, in my opinion."

Irving said he was quite flattered by the action of

Morrice and his peers.

"When you realize that you

actually had some impact on

students, it's very nice. It's a

very nice way to leave Laurier."

He emphasized that he is

not at all angry by Laurier's

decision not to hire him for

the tenure position to which

he applied. He does, howev-

er, disagree with the amount

of impact a professor's pub-

lished research has on such a

hiring decision.

"I disagree at root with the

way they measure quality,"

he said, adding, "I can understand why students would be displeased." But Irving claimed that he

He is one of the lucky ones.

has nearly secured a position at another university. He did

not wish to specify which university for fear it would affect his job. Indeed,

Friedberg was hesitant to

speak to The Cord, saying

that he did not want to risk

future at any employment the university.

The whole process is frus-

trating for professors who

are trying to secure perma- nent employment, claimed Irving.

He believes there is a lot of

emphasis on research,

Emilie Joslin because universities are fun-

seek and NO MONEY MO' PROBLEMS - A lack of funds has caused two popular profs to employment elsewhere, despite damentally businesses

like to see the protests from students who feel that quality of teaching should ensure job security. incoming research money from grants.

his makes the she discovered their favourite One to measure that, Laurier is home to many Due to popularity, stu- me angriest," way well- said. not noted, is the extremely talented and dents were shocked when professor was returning Irving by appli- liked professors. But when they found out he would not Chair of Biology Jane to Laurier. cant's number of publica- A of math students tions. their employment relies on be returning to school in the Rutherford explained that group "You know have to do seniority and contracts, fall. He had been filling in for continued employment for did the same thing for Math you Dr. John research, but the only thing there is no guarantee that a prof who had taken a year professors like Friedberg professor. Irving, in that is teach- the professors students like of sabbatical, and had not depends on contracts, posi- early 2005. gets you money for and He another ing, and don't have time are here to stay. been rehired any new tions available, stipends was popular you due his to do research," he said. Sylvonna Beech, a student positions. provided by the University. professor, to good

who "Sometimes nature and down-to-earth This is true for just finished second Students were outraged. when the especially

to lots of method of difficult dedicated professors like year English, decided take "We're the ones paying University has money, explaining

last and that doesn't too and who Biology term to open her $10,000 a year to go to happen concepts. Irving Friedberg Kevin hours students options for a potential teach- school. And if our school often, when someone goes on Field, a second-year spend helping

math student of is who don't even to ing career. But when she prides itself on [professor] sabbatical we are given Irving, so belong

the with the their classes. There is also a signed up for BI 240, Cell and evaluations, why don't they money by Dean to give a disappointed is workload the First time Molecular Biology, she was consider them?" said Beech. limited-term contract," she school's decision that he heavy

issue his a professor teaches a course. not prepared for the chal- "I know he got perfect said. "It's a budgetary abandoning Laurier and will "I devote life to lenges that lay ahead. reviews," she said. "I've had amongst other things." degree pursue one my solely She added at the of Waterloo. teaching," Irving said. "If Lucky for Beech, her pro- University you is "As I'm to reach do fessor, Dr. Jeremy Friedberg, that seniority a a math person, not try out, people Kevin Field, a second-year math in would at was more than willing to big factor sure why you stay respond." assist her the these decisions. Laurier if the best thing throughout student of Dr. John Irving, is so course. "When someone about it, they're giving up." students found "He offered absolutely disappointed with the school's teaches a course, When out everything to help me," said they get credit during the Christmas break Beech. "I hate going to profs decision that he's abandoning his towards seniori- that he would not be return- like to get help, but he's the ty to that ing, a petition seemed So when the to nicest person I've ever met." Laurier degree. course." best way get people's attention. She said that his method of a position is

it is more "At the end of the we teaching helped her to open, day,

understand that a with had 120 For a biological con- some really, really crappy likely professor signatures. ESL Teacher Training Courses cepts. He offered to give her teachers. I'm sure they've more seniority would get the relatively new professor, we ■ Intensive 60-Hour Program private tutoring for free been hired back." position before a young prof had a lot of support," said make their voices heard like Mike Morrice, student ■ Classroom Management Techniques every week. "Any student To Friedberg. organ- ■ Detailed Lesson Planning who needed it, he'd do it for by university administration, "Even before the petition, 1 izer of the petition. • Comprehensive Teaching Materials of started knew the not them too." a group students a Jeremy was doing a But petition did ■ internationally Recognised Certificate On it top of this, Friedberg petition and presented to terrific job," said Rutherford, have much pull with the ■ Job Guarantee included received special funding the Biology department. noting his work with The Math department's hiring ■ Thousands of Satisfied Students from the Beech said did little Cellulae. decision. department to initi- it To say the least, Oxford Seminars ate a newspaper, The good. The students of Friedberg Morrice was disappointed. \ -800-269-671? / 416-924-3240 Cellulae, which was distrib- "It doesn't matter what the were not the only ones to "Not only did I know the uted March. students and that's what first on campus in say, produce a petition when they name of my prof, but he Editorial The Cord Weekly 6 ￿ Wednesday May 25, 2005

I The tie that binds since 1926 The CordWeekly

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief International Editor Special Projects Editor

Brandon Currie Tony Ferguson April Cunningham

News Editors Arts & Entertainment Editor Cord Historian

Adrian Ma Alex Hayter Kris Cole

Dan Polisclmk Sports Editor Print Production Manager

Opinion Editor Mike Brown Bryn Boyce

Carly Beatli Features Editor Photography Manager

Graphics Editor Blair Forsyth-Stark Jordan Jocius

Emilie Joslin Student Life Editor

MichellePinchev

Online referendum all

smoke and mirrors

the of oth- don't stand 10 infringing on rights

enforce the 10- metres from buildings. ers, actually

metre rule or create designat- TheyThey cause passers-by ed corral to inhale their noxious smoking areas to

litter the their litter and second-hand fumes. They campus smoke. with unsightly cigarette butts. Rosehart claims that the ban Now they've caused YVLU is reflective of atti- administration to push for a society's tudes toward smoking, and campus-wide ban on smoking.

Laurier's smokers have rightfully so. But there are plenty of other things that brought the prospect of a ban Emilie Joslin society would on cam- squarely on themselves, but support

and arguably more equally troubling has been pus, pas-

- such how admin has handled sionately as lowering our Consistent is tuition costs - and the adminis- enforcement this sensitive issue.

tration isn't rushing to hold They've outlawed the sale of referenda of them. tobacco at the C-Spot, depriv- on any Rather, it's attempting to push WLUSU of over $17,000 ban ing for effective through a policy that, from necessary annually, and then implement-

what we've seen so far, isn't ed a defunct 10-metre rule well thought-out. that nobody bothers to very

and Rosehart says that if the ban Dalhousie Gazette Chris LaRoche tells tales from a enforce. Now, they've gone Editor-in-Chief he would like to imple- conducted a smoking referen- passes

but ment a "vacuum-cleaner sys- dum that was anything smoke-free warns WLU about the implications of a smoking ban tem drive campus; fair. [which would]

around the streets to pick The legitimacy of the mid- up cigarette butts" along the April referendum being used law will know, section 1 of can no be framed of longer by to justify the ban is the first perimeter campus. How the 1982 Charter of Rights litigation. a university It's a nice start, but if the major problem. Students were and Freedoms chooses to enforce a ban is administration is gives standing notified of the referendum via going put violations ban room to Charter if new battleground; a forth all of this effort passing e-mail during final exams, CHRIS LaROCHE in be to they are "justifiable the must firmly enforced that the the ban, it needs to have a plan Gazette Editor-in-Chief leaving many unaware context of a free and demo- work, even if this means that is much more workable referendum was even taking cratic society." The process sidelining the individual. and concrete than some sort of place. When should the of the rights which delin- Laurier should not butt-suck- through judges put crazy collective usurp the rights of eate Charter viola- itself in the same hypocritical vacuum. justifiable ing It's the individual? a ques- nice but the tions from position as Dalhousie-ban- It's a start, And this is non-justifiable tion that has troubled policy- - - Oakes Test ones called the ning smoking on assuming that campus, makers since the dawn of lib- a more in Administration needs often pits collective rights designating smoking areas people actually eral democratic institutions. versus individual rights, ask- accessible locations, and respect the ban With WLU concrete than some sort of now considering but plan is there a rational con- then using nothing verbal and travel past ing: a campus-wide ban that sup- nection between the purpose encouragement to enforce campus bound- butt-sucking vacuum. plants the individual's right of the law and its enforce- the ban. Although stu- aries to smoke. many to smoke with the right of the ment? dents make use of the As enforce- desig- community to - for lack of But bans don't nated areas at Dal, of the current 10-metre smoking smoking results ment The are probably not better words - not smoke, huddle seem to on Oakes just as around rule is next to nil, why is the appear many a fair indicator of the attitudes how this is framed question the radars. Part of problem non-smoking zones, even administration looking to of Laurier students - they're be the sheer chairs may bringing so they can instate a stricter, wider-rang- simply a representation of the level of detri- relax while they puff. rule that people will be less Your to smoke is no more views of those who managed to ing 'right' ment smoking A stricter enforcement likely to abide by and that will notice as the administration would than to brings to both require a clearer, be even more difficult to justifiable 'right' tried to sneak its ban through your the smoker and majority-driven mandate to the back door. police? blow brains out in the middle society. Smoking, stick. WLU must lay out the Dalhousie University's your There are also questions unlike is rules-be fines or Gazette has that alcohol, ground they about the fairness of the ban reported of a few limited to still its campus, taking thoroughly access on-campus smoking is rampant on and its potentially negative destructive to all events and bars - and thor- the fact that side-effects. campus, despite bystanders with you. parties involved. oughly consult all student, they have a campus-wide ban For students in residence, Your "right" to faculty and staff in through is their home. Is it place. campus smoke is 110 more justifiable votes, forums and open If the proponents of the right to tell these students that is all the more pertinent. to blow debate. Dalhousie than your "right" is proof smoking ban want to see it they have to leave campus bans are becom- Smoking brains out in the middle that un-enforced and effec- your enough an time want smoke, implemented fairly every they to ing more and more popular of campus, taking a few smoking ban, even if man- tively, they need to truly gauge even if it's late at night without Canada. In Nova across with bystanders you-only dated on a centrally located the of students. In the of opinions with more presence Campus Scotia, a province with a cigarette, you're doing university, has little to no order to do this, another refer- Security? smokers than per capita effect health and it slowly so no one notices. on campus held - this the ban have endum should be While may most, lighting was recent- up Rather, the Canadian tenant sustainability. If WLU wants time well-publicized. good intentions behind it, as it ly banned from all bars - not of "Peace Order and Good the butts on campus out for Almost is aware of aims to the collective everyone have improve an easy feat, given we Government," is a more apt good, it must be prepared to the annual WLUSU elections - health of the well campus as as more bars per capita than framing. Canadians' belief in dish it out to violators, too. the ideal time to far this would be its aesthetics, it goes too in most provinces, too. the collective gives WLU a control pose the smoking ban ques- its exertion of over the My Dalhousie, has university, mandate to do with his the away During four years writing for tion. This would be a much lives of students. Sure, smok- joined suit, banning smoking in the name of soci- Dalhousie Gazette, Chris Laßoche of smoking, is bad for but more comprehensive way ing you, so are from campus. Legally, ety, without much of a huff has written, assigned and edited sto- researching students' feelings lots of things. What's next? defending the to smoke right of the indi- ries from supporters on Dai's smoking ban as the on the ban than a semi-secret Alcohol? Poutine? SUV's? is a non-issue. As any stu- vidual. paper's News Editor, Copy Editor and online referendum. Then, once The administration can't dent science go of political or ban battle The smoking now Editor-in-Chief. we know how the Laurier com- around outlawing everything

feels about a harmful. Students need to be munity really Dream of beino an Opinion writer, but can't commit to a full year of writino? Write us a letter! It's a smoking ban, we can work on trusted with making their own deciding what action to take. decisions like the rest of adult- like a journalistic one nioht stand! [email protected]

aged society. If smokers are The Cord Weekly Opinion Wednesday May 25, 2005 7

Ladies and gents, welcome to Bananada

terms of reference set out by funds he did just that, exchange for confidence with a Prime Minister that Paul Martin prevent Gomery announcing countless bil- votes - which is a criminal has thrown federalism out from lions of dollars of offence the window making any recommen- new spend- by the way. and thinks the

dations or laying any ing going into the next The tape alludes to using constitution is only some- BRENDAN JONES The be charges. inquiry may decade. the RCMP to pressure thing to be upheld at his con- Bully Pundit but the So when MPs venience. outrageous, report you have no legit- Conservative to support We're left with a will be the the rosy. imacy, only way to go government and lays out governing party that has If the events of the last about the of the been tied winning a ways deceiving allegedly to organ- month in Ottawa had confidence vote public in exchange for ized crime, given judgeships When sup- occurred in another part of you have no legitimacy, the is illegitimately. porting Paul Martin. Martin's and diplomatic posts to party the world, there probably After a back- chief of staff supposedly even donors, funneled tax dollars would be talk of intervention only way to win a confidence vote room deal with far to bank goes so as suggest say- into its accounts, and by the international commu- the NDP bro- doesn't meddled is ing 'my riding want personally in adver- Since this is Canada, illegitimately. nity. union kered by an election' and that it has to tising contracts. Canadians we're being at laughed Paul look like neither side left leaders, are with a budget written instead. Paul then tried to the Perhaps Martin went Martin buy approached the other, adding by a socialist party that It all started in late April television to his 'sad vote of MP like on give independent 'just with Belinda.' That thinks a corrupt government when Paul Martin went on as hell' a little too David with for and Paul speech Kilgour troops Ujjal Dosanjh is okay as long as it's spend- national television to plead a no met early though. Only few Darfur. When Sudan said Martin with Chuck ing billions of tax dollars on for his political life. weeks later, he plunged thanks, it created the Cadman before he voted to its pet policies. Normally, such televised Canada into an actual consti- international the cit- A month unsightly prop up government ago you might addresses are saved for tutional crisis. lost of Paul Martin invad- his constituents not have in Having image ing thought we lived a times of actual national cri- the confidence of the house ing to keep his government wanting an election as his parliamentary democracy. sis. When Paul you're for four Paul afloat. It didn't look too rationale days, Martin good and that Belinda Today, we live in a banana

Martin, bad poll numbers are delayed for over a week the either when Paul Martin's Stronach crossed the floor republic. Ladies and gentle- national I a crisis guess. But MP confidence vote experts said chief of staff and Liberal because her riding does not men, welcome to Bananada. that's what empty promises imme- should be forthcoming Ujjal Dosanjh were caught on want an election either must like "let Judge Gomery do his diately. Having lost all tape allegedly offering plum be only a coincidence. work" are for. After all, the authority to dispense public government posts in So now Canadians are left

What exactly is There's no place like home

election my polling station at five block radius around that degree for? time, every time I'm asked Laurier. "But where from?" think are you I part of it is that I'm

feels - Student housing like a good god - getting older. ant "What CARLY BEATH question, can you place, somewhere Maybe I'm actually Opinion Editor temporary starting do with that Some degree?" that's been haphazardly ren- to turn into the adult that the ask what I me plan on doing ovated, with the assumption law says I've been for three Lately I've been I with degree out of sheer wishing my that it's tolerable because no and a half years. Two weeks

could be like - VERONICA HUGHES while others ask Dorothy you curiosity, one will ever live there for ago I bought a dog, some- Opinion Columnist know, click fancy red with wide that scream my eyes too As someone vehe- long. aptly thing my parents were heels and be home. Trouble "What Go are you doing!? get said the other day, "My mently against because they I When I I knew is, even if could, I don't was younger a degree that will for pay boyfriend's place is so nice. thought it would be a burden know where that exactly what I wanted to be. ridiculous really your mortgage!" It's an for real the few apartment over next years, would be. It was quite simple actually. I Those who things like say people, not crappy student something that will always I'm fourth was going to work at the "That's Whatever starting my year exciting! housing." be there, needing to be at Laurier this fall. I've lived bank, like mom. She just my happens will be a surprise I'm sure everyone's heard looked after, as life is in my worked in a a different house huge, shiny and a culmination of a fabu- every someone here refer to their rapidly changing. But I think office tower in I've been here. downtown lous are year journey!" just plain as hometown "home" and that's exactly why I got him. In first Toronto, wore chic suits and year, moving was aggravating. That's a pity then gone "home" to hear As amazingly cute and fun as like so other exciting. a new many young answer. Discovering people refer to their univer- he is, he will also be a con- and all girls, she was hero so it when city meeting new peo- my Now, I am asked the "home." It all sity city as gets stant. Getting Ollie was me excellent was I would do ple was an only logical question "What are you very confusing. As much as establishing something. But it's been three what she did for a living going to do with that prospect. Waterloo doesn't feel like Student life has been fun, if and this unsettled (even I really didn't know I "Whatever I years now, degree?" reply, home, Smiths Falls doesn't but I'm feeling about ready then what that was). feeling is getting old. exactly want." Any degree you get is feel like home really any- to move on. I'm beginning to Present Day Veronica has At work this summer I've not going to restrict you to either. It's the more place I ease my way out of universi- been no clue what to do when she frequently asked "Are only one specific field (unless came from, and that I still ty. I'm taking two classes in into from Waterloo?" and I'm 'grows up'. Going my of course decide to you you have some kind of attach- the fall, working, and volun- to third year, it's start- become never quite sure how actually an art teacher with a but ment to, it's not my city teering at The Cord. In the

- to me that reply. I live here, I have ing frighten there biochemistry degree, but 1 yes anymore. winter semester I'll just be isn't for three It should a career that's jumping only hope that doesn't hap- years. I'm surprised, but I find working and volunteering at in front kind of feel like home of me saying, "Pick my by pen to anyone reading this myself longing to have a The Cord. Then, finally, next me!" I have contemplated now, but it doesn't. As a stu- article). home base I again. want an summer I'll be a full-fledged like dent, I the that careers carpenter, I'm scared and not afraid get feeling apartment that I can set up member of the 'real world.' I'm citizen of plumber, teacher, civil ser- to admit it. I don't only a partial really - with the expectation that I'll No Cord, no classes just vant, financial advisor, travel Waterloo - a pseudo-citizen know what to for. for prepare be there a while. I want whatever comes next. If that The agent, journalist, dancer (I I perhaps. feeling gets Should take the LSATs? The to decorate and paint and means finally having a place in mind I would be a dancer more prominent my thought GMATs? Go to grad school? in. I want really move a that's mine and a city that I when I I time I'm asked for was eight. would say to and every my Stop going university that's - - neighbourhood my belong to having a home address and that profession is not in the become permanent my a skilled tradesper- with then I'll breathe of neighbourhood, my a sigh running local address, time I anymore) however, son? Live like a every hippie favourite nooks and cran- relief and settle in. have to take bill to none are giving me a underneath the All 1 a phone feeling QEW? nies, that isn't the area in the that I would be happy going know is I'm at Laurier and to work everyday for years participating in as much of doing any of them. its daily culture, student life In school it all seemed Pictorial high and activities as possible. At Campus 1 so easy. would study busi- the moment I think that's the

ness (a practical choice) and only thing I and all other

my perfect career would Laurier should students pre-

come to me in a class, or a pare for. Brilliance at work dream. Then OAC and reality My mother has made a hit. I hated calculus, wasn't complete career change

sure if I wanted biz some a degree (turns out that bank job was- Apparently

and was always into all towers and really n't shiny fancy things never get the At arts. present I am in attire). I only hope I make old. Like throwing political science and history the right choice... whatever shit at windows and with no clue what absolutely that may be. 1 want future to be. my the mental age of Some days I'm contentwith Laurier students. not having a career goal.

Others are harder, especially when asked the ever-pleas- Jordan Jocius 8. Wednesday May 25, 2005. I I Ij lin,, ·•W a:c '• , •• Sports Not just another "shitty smmner in Major Leaaue Summer Baseball ai escape the classroom and enjoy the comes before baseball, writes Editor

Surveying the party, everyone appeared to be having the time of their lives. Old friends bumped into one another and embraced, others engaged in a seemingly riveting match of flip-a-cup while some just enjoyed a brisk summer evening of gratuitous consump­ tion. Somewhat improbably, I found myself at the 'Kickoff Kegger' of Major League Summer Baseball's (MLSB) 2005 season earlier this month, trying to gain some perspective into why over 500 Laurier stu­ dents would volunteer their summer afternoons to lazy games of non-competitive soft­ ball.

It's something unique you'd never imagine you'd have the opportunity to do when you come to university ... it's rich, and compelling." - Mike Li, fourth year co-op BBA student and outfielder for The Silver Spurs

That night, I think I found the answer. And it has nothing to do with baseball. The sport is simply the medi­ um through which MLSB chan­ nels its social events - keggers, pub crawls and 'Flip-a-Cup Fridays' to name a few - that sometimes outnumber games on a given week. To the casual observer, it all seems like a summer's worth of limitless, unadulterated fun; to MLSB 's particpants, it some- WORK HARD AND PLAY HARDER- Members of The Silver Spur team congratulate each other after a not so hard-fought game above, times means even more. while below, two thirsty members of the league partake in a double-barrelled funnel at one of the organizations popular social events. Eadie edged for Athlete of the Year

MIKE BROWN expectation she could cap it women's sports, so that's More noteworthy in her mind Hawks' women's hockey Sports Editor off with this individual suc­ obviously quite an honour." was the fact that Power had coaching staff. She will be cess." In fact, things went as she been nominated the previous responsible for strength and After making a name for her­ Laurier's Athletic Director expected; she correctly pre­ year as well, which may have conditioning, goaltending, self as a formidable road­ Peter Baxter, though admit­ dicted the selection of both given her a slight advantage. and other duties. block for opposing players, ting a strong bias in Eadie's Power and male winner Moreover, having such a Baxter was ecstatic to have this time it was Laurier goal­ favour, said she was his Jesse Lumsden, McMaster's strong defensive team in Eadie on board. "If you want tender Cindy Eadie's turn to choice for the award. "I cer­ record-setting running back. front of her, Eadie looked at somebody in the room that get stymied. At a ceremony tainly think with the year There was some specula­ her successes as those of her can motivate younger play­ in Calgary on May 2, that Cindy had, she deserved tion that the selection com­ team. "Perhaps ind-ividual ers, you've got it in her," he Dalhousie sprinter Adrienne to be recognized," said mittee would be reluctant to sport athletes have an explained. "I think she's Power edged her out for the Baxter, citing her work ethic, choose both winners out of advantage, just because they going to be a great coach." 13th annual Borden Ladner personality, and determina­ Ontario. Though not envious create their own success," Having played with a num­ Gervais Award, presented to tion as unparalleled. Though of the decision makers, theorized Eadie. Whatever ber of the girls on the team, the top male and female CIS both Osborne and Baxter Baxter admitted that the pol­ the reason, Eadie was happy including All-Canadian athletes of the year. were clearly rooting for itics of the selection had just to have been acknowl­ Ashley Stephenson and vet­ After a remarkable season Eadie, they didn't want to crossed his mind. "It's a diffi­ edged. ''I'm not really too eran forward Lindsay in between the pipes for the detract anything from the cult choice. I'm sure that in shaken up about it," Arbeau who have both decid­ CIS Champion Golden accomplishments of Power, any kind of national award, shrugged the net-minder. ed to stay for a fifth year of Hawks, the WLU athletic whose record -setting 300 there's always a geographic eligibility, Eadie is entering a community had high hopes metre time of 37.35 seconds element in terms of who the Personnel Moves Give Eadie very comfortable situation concerning Eadie's chances ranked her fourth in the top winners are." a Home at Laurier right off the bat. In addition, of winning. "I went out there world this year. Eadie disagreed. "I don't Osborne's very excited about fairly optimistic," noted Of all involved, Eadie her­ think that was really an Since returning from the his incoming recruits and the Eadie's coach Rick Osborne. self seemed the least disap­ issue," she said. "I think they BLG Awards, Eadie, who upcoming season. "We "The way our season had pointed. "I was one of the top just kind of picked the best graduated this season, has should be real strong again been going, everything had four selected in all of person and that was it." been added to the Golden next year," noted the coach. NOT fallen into place. I had an Cindy ,. !

Sports THE CORD WEEKLY +Wednesday May 25, 2005 +9 er in Waterloo'' rmer Baseball aives students a uniaue OPPOrtunity to Dom and enjoy the doa days of summer. But beer always ~ eball, writes Editor-in-Chief Brandon Currie everyone For MLSB Convenor A.J. weather and the people that are the time Furfaro, "the self-appointed VP: [in Waterloo]. I find it rich, and Drunk," MLSB is a social lifeline compelling." into one to many students that find Perhaps due to its academic ~· others themselves spending the sum­ makeup- the majority of MLSB y riveting mer in Waterloo for the first players are SBE students - the ile some time. league is extremely well-man­ summer "They way we promote it, it's aged with over 30 tee-shirt consump- not a competitive [baseball] sponsorship deals and special game at all. It's all to try and get arrangements with Brick ably, I people out as a social event," Brewery and Front Row that 'Kickoff explained Furfaro. "When you allow MLSB to get the most beer League talk to anyone that's gone to for their buck. (MLSB) summer school, they're not However, despite what you 's month, happy to be there. I have might think, the league is not­ rspective friends at Waterloo [University]. for-profit and donates all its rier stu­ and you always see them having proceeds to a charity; last year Jordan Jocius er their MSN names like 'Not another it gave $1,200 to Shinerama. KNOCKIN' HEADS - Laurier wide receiver Joel Wright sets a block on Ottawa's Anthony Plante-Ajah to lazy shitty summer in Waterloo."' For Pinto, being a convenor for UBC's Chris Ciezki during first half action at the third annual East West Bowl, held at University ltive soft- Convenor Karl Pinto, the has allowed him to personally Stadium on May 15. The West cruised to a 34 - 16 win. unassuming mastermind give back to the Laurier com­ behind Flip-a-Cup munity. "I want to be the guy Fridays agrees. "A the helps people have the best nique you'd never lot times with summer of their lives, because [BBA] co-op, you that's literally what I had last e the opportunity to don't know many summer." West is best in blase · "ty "t' other students The culmination of the MLSB e t 0 umverSI ... I S until the begin- experience occurs in late-July ning of the sum­ when the league heads north to ng." mer term when Ottawa for a weekend rafting ~ co-op BBA student and you get here and trip complete with live enter­ East West Bowl meet everyone for tainment and of course, plenty er Spurs the first time. of beer to go around. We're trying to ''I'm not gonna lie to you, it's help bring those gonna be a big deal," predicted Golden Hawk's leaders helo West stars cruise to victory at University Stadium ~ound the people together." Pinto. ing to do Mike Li, a fourth year co-op Other future social plans BBA major and outfielder for include a Value Village-themed he medi­ The Silver Spur is a two year party, barbecues, togas and an On the other side of the and to come out here and B chan­ veteran of MLSB, and is well­ "all-day Summer Bash' com­ ball the East offense floun­ play as well as I did, I think keggers, aware what the league has to plete with slip-n-slide and croc­ vJ dered, as the only points they that proves that I can play ~ p-a-Cup offer summer students. odile mile - which of course posted in the first three with these guys." M> - that "It's something unique that brings us back to where we quarters came on a safety "This is definitely going to games you'd never imagine you'd have started, with kegs upon kegs of EAST 16 - 34 WEST and a defensive touchdown help our confidence," added the opportunity to do when you beer. by Montreal defensive back Pyear. Confidence doesn't come to university," he com­ "Last year's season total was Jean-Philip Provencher after appear to be too much of an mented, "the events that the 264 kegs," Furfaro smiled, MIKE BROWN Sports Ed it or an interception. Finally, in issue for the defending Yates convenors plan really bring "We're looking to beat that this the waning minutes Laurier Cup champions, however, some- together what's best about sum­ year if we can." The game itself was nothing quarterback Ryan Pyear led and given how few players e. mer; which is of course the spectacular. Of course, the a march to the end zone to they've lost, it's understand­ game itself was just a small give the East offense a meas­ able. "We got a chance of part of the reason the CIS' ure of respectability. going further than we did top football stars came to this year," Waterloo for the week of May "The only that's going to stop us is us; we said Pyear. 10 - 15. Sunday's game, "The only which saw the West team roll can go as far as we want." thing that's to their third consecutive going to stop East West Bowl victory in the - Ryan Pyear, Golden Hawks Quarterback us is us; we event's short history, was can go as far ockey merely a fun culmination to a as we want." ill be week of training and evalua­ All in all, the day was quite Alexander was similarly hand tions for CFL scouts. positive for Laurier football optimistic, stating that they ding, When the preparations fans. Aside from Pyear, the ju"st need to get past were done and the players host team sent receivers Western, who had arguably took to the field at University Andy Baechler and Joel the top two players in the f ~~~~ Stadium, it was clear that the Wright to the game, as well game with Fantuz and that West squad was once again as Jesse Alexander and McAuley, and McMaster, who play- too strong for their Eastern Yannick Carter on the defen­ is perennially strong despite r," he counterparts; they scored sive side. All four contributed having lost Jesse Lumsden to she's three unanswered touch­ to the West's convincing vic­ the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. 'Fh" . downs en route to a comfort­ tory, while Pyear was one of "I think we're going to be num- able 34 - 16 win. the few bright spots for the at the top of the league team, The East's secondary East, playing on the opposing again," predicted Alexander. a dian looked particularly weak, as roster due to the lack of "Hopefully, we can get to the Western wide receiver Andy quarterback talent in the Vanier Cup next year and Fantuz exploited every mis­ East. take out Laval because we take to lead the team in Jesse Alexander, who need payback on them." With receptions. On the ground, looked particularly strong key players like Pyear in r ing a his Western teammate Randy with a number of tackles and their final season of eligibili­ ation McAuley was finding seams a sack on his teammate ty, this is probably the team's ition, for big carries, including a Pyear, was very pleased with best chance at a national title about 104-yard kickoff return in the game's outcome. "It gives since taking the 1991 CIS d the the third quarter to give the you a lot of motivation," crown, and the East West "We www.laurierathletics.com West a 28 - 9 lead and com­ explained Alexander. "You're Bowl showing has set the bar again NOT QUITE # 1 -After a season of constant success, WLU goalie pletely deflate the East's playing against eighty-some high. oach. of the top guys in the league Cindy Eadie finally fell short in the BLG Award voting. brief momentum. International The Cord Weekly 10 Wednesday May 25. 2005

Waterloo reacts to new Pope

International Editor Tony Ferguson canvasses Waterloo's Catholic community to gauge their reaction on the election of

Bendict XVI and finds that the more things change, the more they stay the same

The has hasn't affected new papacy stirred pope really of much... I up feelings hope among me gave up my in the many different groups of active participation time Catholics. church a long ago

it not comfort- The election of a new pon- because was a to tiff would seem to offer a able atmosphere for me be

• glimmer of hope for change in. is alone in his to those whose beliefs or Anthony not

not coincide from the church. lifestyles may separation

with the church. Dr. Seljak pointed to surveys Unlike the replacement of that have shown that Roman

leaders, ranging from sensi- Catholics do not follow

ble presidents to vicious dic- church teachings when it

tators, a new Pope does not comes to sexual ethics. is bring change to church phi- "Virtually no one listen- losophy easily. ing to official church teach- at least not One such group who are ing on sexuality, for in and North pining change are gay Europe said. 80 Catholics, who are currently America,"he per- not acknowledged by their cent of Catholics in America

church. use birth control, which is a

"If they were expecting a violation of church doctrine. then after his election, change, they were very Shortly naive," said Dr. David Seljak. Pope Benedict prayed for the

Dr. is of all Christ's Seljak an associate visible unity professor of religious studies followers. By condemning at St. Jerome's college at the homosexuality however, that is University of Waterloo. some feel he creating

When asked if the time was a selective unity, one

right for the Roman Catholic reserved for those who agree Church with his views. to start accepting gay

marriage Dr. Seljak replied: "I believe it's a true unity," it's "right now, a non-starter says Anya Krysciak, a for this Pope." Catholic Chaplain at Laurier. "The and Never mind Cardinals, Pope prayed over for there are simply no progres- over again unity, and you than sively-thinking liberal Popes. can't get more one with

Liberal-thinking Popes are the Holy Father," she

the ones who would be more explained.

likely to integrate concepts Seljak feels differently on

that are frowned upon by the this issue.

church, such as gay mar- "I was a little puzzled when

riage and the use of contra- his first sermon was on the ception, into the church doc- unity of Christians," he said.

trine. "He's being very divisive in his teachings of

sexual orienta- "Virtually no one is listening to tions and such."

official church teaching on sexu- Anthony sees the Pope's call at not ality, least in Europe and for unity as just another example North America." of the church's

hypocrisy. He

- Anthony Simon, President of GLOBAL claims that the

and also a Roman Catholic church's defini-

tion of a

Christian is

There is one catch, these exclusionary.

non-exis- what the people are nearly Krysciak says tent. "The in church thinks church should be doing now centuries," explained Dr. is embracing its followers in This conservative Seljak. a loving way. She feels that stance from the comes it's wrong for the church to church's reluctance to condemn homosexuality and and embrace "fads" its man- that they should be making date the ultimate to preserve their fellowship feel wel-

truth passed on from Christ, come. otherwise known as "truth Whether or not the church

with 'T"\ a capital Anyone accepts gay marriage in the whose choice lifestyle or distant future is yet to be beliefs this challenge seen but both Krysciak and absolute truth are regarded Seljak remain doubtful.

church as by the dissenters. "When [the church] takes a

Simon, President Anthony position, you know it's going of Lesbian, Bisexual Gay, or to last for a long time,"

At Laurier (GLOBAL), is gay, Seljak remarked.

and also to be "1 happens don't see it happening," Catholic. said Krysciak, "What 1 do see

"I was still disappointed happening is 1 think right when elected they an ultra now the church is struggling conservative like with Benedict, explaining why it's stig- but I wasn't surprised," he matized."

said in an e-mail interview. As for Anthony, he remains Although disappointed, he hopeful. Contributed Photos held a somewhat indifferent "I believe there is potential

attitude towards the new for with - XVI looks this TWO FACES OF THE SAME COIN? The new Pope, Benedict (above) slightly change papacy, whether bad his John Paul but some local Catholics fail to see a sub- pontiff. it be for or younger than predecessor II (below), good "The election of a new is to be seen." stantive difference. yet The Cord Weekly International Wednesday May 25. 2005 * 11

French vote the first Windows TOTHEWORLD challenge to EU

French constitutional debate raise the profile of the cracks in both

Europe and its proposed constitution

BRYN BOYCE

Print Production Manager

PARIS, France - The fast approaching May 29th refer- endum announced earlier this spring by French President Jacques Chirac has NEIGHBOURS sent the country into an FUEDING response to Koizumi's refusal volatile debate. memorial extremely to stop visiting a to what is The referendum, which will In being considered a fallen Japanese soldiers. the direct Chinese Vice- ask French people per- snub, The East Asian neigh- mission to new Premier Wu Li cancelled a ratify the bours have engaged in an European Union with constitution, fence-mending meeting escalating war of words over has left the future of integra- Japanese Prime Minister the past few months. The ten- tion in an extremely murky Junichiro Koizumi at the last sion is rooted in Chinese minute state. on Tuesday. resentment of Japan's mis- Since its presentation last Chinese authorities deeds in World War II and

June, the docu- sudden of 325-page claimed the change modern competition for ment has vexed citizens with plans was due to urgent influence in the region its thick legalese and its domestic between the responsibilities. two powers. entrenchment strong-willed Most, however, see it as a of free-market economic lib- eralism. These two pivot points have formed a founda- tion for the 'non's' campaign, who, for the most part, do not feel this constitution places enough emphasis on social supports and freedoms

and too much on economic streamlining. Le Monde Diplomatique journalist and editor Bernard Cassen explains, "the consti- tution is a profoundly unde- Contributed Photo mocratic text, because it THE ARCHITECTS OF A NEW EUROPE? - They look all gives a constitutional basis to dif- hunky-dory now, but will EU leaders be able to put their the liberal economic model," ferences aside and constitution? pass a unifying one which many on the 'non'

side feel is an unwarranted There is also a strong sen- European constitutional GERMAN DEFECTS, reform initiatives. aspect of a constitution. the French STRONACH UNIMPRESSED timent among project. Amid claims of anti- The move comes as anoth- that needs to be unit- Europe Luxembourg's President, setback in Schroder's Europeanism, much of the er re- The national election ed in order to ensure that the Jean-Claude Juncker, who cam- opposition has stressed that election fight. in has taken 'American model' of both sits as the EU paign a currently Germany He trails the they are not against the EU, opposing familiar a economics and politics does President as well, has echoed turn as leading Christian led they are simply in favour of a Democrats, by not become the world's dom- this view saying that if member of Prime Minister different Europe. Angela Merkel, in opinion France Gerhard Schroder's Social inant form of votes no on May 29th, polls. internationalism. "the European Union will Democratic Party (SDP) quit There is While he is seen as more strong sentiment among the "This consti- lose 20 years." to join a rival left-wing personally charismatic than tution and the France, historically among alliance. French that Europe needs to be Merkel, voters are dissatisi- it the Oskar unity creates, most virulently pro- Lafontaine, a for- fied with his policy decisions. will help push countries in the mer SDP Chairman and united the European Germans in to ensure 'American go to the polls is Europeans to Union, an odd staging Finance Minister, quit September. articulate A model' does not become the a com- ground for such a fight. because of disagreements mon foreign poli- British or Danish opposition about Schroder's welfare that is would be much histori- dominant form of internationalism. cy sepa- more rate from NATO cally consistent, since both

and American countries tend to shy away The near-daily spring polls interests," according to Louis from further supra-national- have shown a deeply divided Arnaud Villeneuve, a fourth ism, preferring to keep deci- France. A poll conducted by year Political Science student sions inside their own bor- Centredata on May 20th at Institut d'Etudes ders. showed the 'non' campaign Politiques Toulouse. France, however, is not the ahead with 50.8 percent "Until now, the decision- only in this debate. The 28.7 stage against and percent in making process and unifor- Dutch people have recently favour on the 'oui' side. The mity of values in Europe shown that they are increas- remaining 30 percent of vot- have been this of the unclear; com- ingly wary recent high- ers have yet to decide, and in mon constitution guarantees speed integration Europe, this is the segment that the fundamental rights of particularly the addition of Chirac and other pro-consti- Europeans." 10 new countries in May tution groups aim to con- The big fear is that if the 2004. On the constitutional vince - and quick. constitution, which requires issue itself, 54 percent show The 'oui' side has coun- unanimous support from the they would oppose it. tered and Dr. Florence MOVIE SORT OF BOMBS, saying as its title and some 25 member states, fails in Whether the constitution Deloche-Gaudez, the groups have taken offense. France, a new constitution will pass through France, an of the Secretary-General Two movie theaters in New While not will early investigation may be possible and original EU architect, is not Centre of European Studies Delhi bombed the were over centered on Sikh extremists, stall integration. It would not the only hurdle in this issue. at Sciences Po Paris, feels weekend the during opening now claim "Islamic signal the end of the Union, The future of this constitu- police that "the debate sometimes of a controversial new film. rebel be just slow down its integration tion must still be decided in groups" may respon- loses sight of what a consti- One person was killed and at sible. process. several other countries tution is - a means to divide least 49 were injured. Cinema and are The Portuguese president including Italy, The religion and the power regulate way The Bole movie, Jo So often a volatile mix in India, a of the EU Commission, Jose Netherlands, and most decisions made." are Most Nihaal (Blessed is Durao the One), nation that takes both Manuel Barroso, importantly, Britain, as even very feel that is more to be gained has raised the ire of some in addressed the French people the dissenting voices and seriously.

than lost - and economically the Sikh The that 'no' community. recently stressing a political movements cross - further socially through movie uses a Sikh Ananthan Sundaresan vote will mean the end of the national borders. religious Compiled by continental integration. Summer Student Life 12￿ Wednesday May 25. 2005 The Cord Weekly

This summer, go out with a bang

this Single summer? The debut column of Sex and the UniverCity has some advice to fine-tune your warm weather game

SUMMER LOVIN' - These jubilant youths, pictured in early May at Front Row, are enjoying a time-tested social and sexual lubricant: alcohol.

lines that seem to work on line, she's drunk, thinks cheap lines and cheesy innu- all the tricks; they've been

and couldn't endos. If want teased, used, lied to and sex-ready girls. you're cute, you actually what's than care less about com- something more a one- cheated on. I."You're the beautiful of Ladies, if subtle, most ing out your mouth. night stand, be honest, but you're too ASHLEY STEFANOVIC in the bar." I no also be chances are no one will pick Sex and the Univer City girl hope prepared

girls actually buy this line. for a lot of rejec- up on your weak signals. If

use this Girls stand around all Guys hoping they'll 'Weed at after the bar' tion. in partic- you night Summer my place is upon us, the sexi- catch self-esteem a girl with ular are mistrustful waiting to get picked up, you season of the est year. low to bite. these lose out. But if enough actually really means 'sex at my place days. might you of For some you, whether off too will Most univer- come sleazy, guys it's first your summer in after the bar' 2."Wanna go smoke weed at sity guys aren't the stay clear. Waterloo or your last term at after?" This If my place is my sex-hungry beasts you want sex, put it out all want Laurier, you really is favorite. 'Weed to be the there. Dress personal at they're portrayed in sexy, move sexy to get as many notches on after the bar' my place really A vastly overlooked tech- media. But unfortunately for and talk sexy, but be warned: the bedpost as possible. is most will too means 'sex at my place after nique simply being upfront them, one lying, cheating guys think it's Before your time is up, you the bar.' This communicates and honest. Contrary to pop- scumbag can ruin it for the good to be true. to out with want go a bang. want to Just when all clearly that you get ular belief, a lot of girls rest of them. No wonder nice remember, Lucky for girls, it's still the doesn't know of fun her so high she wouldn't mind a night guys finish last. else fails, honesty prevails. who the guys are doing who/what she's followed lot of There's with doing. by never talking to Although a pressure nothing wrong majority of the picking-up. that guy again; men aren't does rest on the boys, it's not asking: "Voulez-vous coucher To enlighten the coura- 3."l'm part of the only ones seeking no- as easy as you might think avec moi, ce soir?" geous guys out there scour- know..." for WLUSU/WLUSP, you strings-attached sex. a girl to bring a guy ing the summer keggers for Wow. to Good for you. Who the My advice guys and girls home. Like girls, guys these With filesfrom Michelle Pinchev than more cheap drinks, hell cares? If a girl bites this alike: don't bother with the days are jaded. They've seen here are a few awful pick-up

Sun gods and goddesses beware

Summer can be tonnes of fun if you don't get burned; here are some

sun safety tips from our own student health professional

JENNIFER O'NEIL Protection Factor rating of cancer. This can form at any

Student Health Expert that if normal- and will in the 15 means you age, appear

ly burn in 10 minutes, wear- form of misshaped or odd- It's that time of the year ing SPF 15 will allow you to coloured moles. Any suspi- again. The sun is shining, the stay in the sun 15 times cious looking spot should be the flowers trees are to 150 minutes. out green, longer, or up checked by a dermatolo- and are blooming, every- An SPF of 15-25 is all that gist immediately. is where look skin Fair you most people will need. The sun can also affect exposed. Yes, it's summer; a When skinned people or people your immune system. time for relaxation, cottages, that are sensitive to the sun out in the sun, UVB and ÜBA bikinis and beaches. 30-45 interact will require an SPF of rays with chemicals It of the most seems one to in immune leav- or more. Remember apply your system, the desired things on beach, all of the to sunscreen to parts ing you more susceptible besides a fabulous six-pack, of too body, even those areas cov- disease (a side effect is before a great tan. But, and much is to ered by clothing, to sun being prone out to sit in it you the sun, go reapply sunscreen through- bruising). is to familiarize important If like the look of a out the day. you tan, with the yourself dangers tan is to Although a may look there a healthy way get that even a few hours of sun without the good at the time, it is not a golden glow tanning can cause. aftermath. Self-tan- until you are much older that leathery When heading outdoors, it signs of skin damage will ning technology has come is essential that wear you accounts far in the last few appear. Sunlight for quite with SPF of at sunscreen an of skin 90 percent premature years. least 15. aging including wrinkles, sun We suggest Biotherm, Sun Protection SPF or for spots, sagging and dry skin. available at drugstores Factor is the measurement these $26. It does While are only aes- goes on easy, Contributed Photo amount of for the protection there and will darken thetic are not streak TANNING ONLY SKIN - damages, DEEP? Our health expert recom- UVB It's these against rays. linked with natural skin health problems your own to many mends trying considerably less cool self-tanning methods UVB from the sun that rays to excessive sun exposure, tones. avoid the detrimental effects of UVA and UVB rays. cause our skin to burn. A Sun the most familiar being skin Weekly) . Simmer Student Life Wednesday May 25, 2005 13

Barbecue bash bliss

Cheap and simple ways to get the most out of your summer cookout

LAURIE SADOWSKI will thick patties equal that beer for about an hour. Cut a Food for Thought restaurant-esque juicy taste slit in the top and stuff with

*Huge, meaty portabello butter. Season with garlic, Ah, summer. Time to turn mushrooms slathered in in salt and pepper. Wrap foil, everything 0n... especially marinade will and for appease your BBQ nine minutes. that BBQ. This tool creates vegetarian friends. the utmost in delicious food, DESSERTS and beats out- nothing sitting SIDE DISHES side, waiting for food and Fruit Dip downing a cold drink. Here Grilled Veggies Mix brown sugar into cream are some cut-to-the-chase Marinate in flavourful dress- cheese. Try melon, pineapple summer BBQ ideas that ing, then refrigerate. Grill on or strawberries. won't drain wallet. your in skewers or foil. Try corn

on the cob, mushrooms, pep- S'Mores HAMBURGERS these babies the pers, cauliflower, asparagus Toast over

or eggplant. BBQ! Graham crackers, The of outdoor BBQs: staple chocolate, and marshmal- thick, juicy slabs of ground CousCous lows instantly satisfy. Buying beef, smothered in tangy Buy flavoured couscous mix for a large crowd? Bulk Barn mustards, sweet ketchups (try Casbah's Boasted Garlic). (Wednesdays, students get and crisp produce, all Add fresh veggies. Dressing: 10 percent off). enveloped in a fresh bun. olive oil, lemon juice and No needed. recipe Instead, fresh herbs. Jell-o Salad follow your stomach, and of Dissolve Jell-o in a cup some tips: Veggie Dip boiling water. Add Sprite as

water. Equal parts mayo and sour the cold Set for an Contributed Photo

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Nine Inch Nails album refreshingly alternative

I saw an interview with Trent hiatus do what's From six-year can crazy this? amongst Records gets hysterical when

Reznor the other where to a band. the discordance hears day things emerges a she the chorus from he talked about how he's Thankfully, it turns out catchy pop-riff! Then anoth- "With Teeth" (a-with-a- been healing his soul. He's that Trent Reznor with a er, several minutes later. -teeth-a!). You'll probably find

not as sounds and This is quite hopeless now, placid spirit some hooky shit! And your own favorites.

apparently. "I'm here to writes very much like the Trent Reznor has started to With Teeth has already make music good again," he broken and angsty Trent sing about flowers and but- been hyper-textualized by

quietly claimed in his terflies. reviewers with hard-ons for disheveled way. Hrrmm. I Okay, maybe fancy, meaningless phrases Reznor whispers about loss and see. not - Reznor's like "PoMo acoustical reso-

Mr. Bold claims, Reznor. are still nance" and "mega-blazed screams confusion. lyrics Bold claims indeed, although standard depres- synthesized sonicscapes."

the current of - tells state popular sive fare but But none of that you

music reminds of Reznor He I need to me a big, of yore. whispers dare say that With Teeth what you know: that about and fat, impotent whale and an loss screams con- comes off as playful at times! the album is simultaneously infusion of any kind couldn't fusion as the album seesaws The album is full of privately fun and dark, a tribute to the

hurt at this back and forth between hilarious at the point. moments: my past and a playful slap

Nevertheless, I fervently understated ballads and roommate Chad and I love future.

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Mars Volta tear up prog rock storm

Infamous duo visit Toronto's Kool Haus to terrorize unwitting audience

members and promote latest album, Frances the Mute

DAVE RICCI the stage came crashing to and selected tracks off of Staff Writer the ground, the crowd erupt- their current cd. Straying ed the from in fury as group erupt- away normality, The On May 13th, one of the most ed Mars Volta would on stage. go on to stunning acts in music rolled Oddly enough, the first play their entire new album into the Kool Haus for a night song they played was a free which left the crowd in of improv-influenced pro- form jam that had little amazement. The combo then gressive rock. The Mars resemblance to the epic played such songs as Volta formed shortly after which make their "Televators" and songs up "Roulette influential hard-punk band, two albums. Dares' from, De-Loused in At The Drive In, disbanded the Comatorium. after finally breaking into the By the end of mainstream with their Grand the entire lead Throughout show, the evening, the Royal debut, The group had Relationship of Command. Cedric Bixler would often singer impressed the Masterminded by At The crowd with a Drive In alumni vocalist dance around the and make stage recital of their Cedrix Bixler and guitarist new album as Omar Rodriguez, The Mars bizarre faces at the crowd, well as various Volta blazed onto the scene tracks from in 2002 with their brief yet their debut captivating Tremulant EP. After jamming for half an album and revered EP Since then, the rock hour, the band proceeded to release. It became apparent ensemble have gone onto play tracks from their newest by the end of the show that release two intricate full Frances Mute. album, the this band is easily one of the length albums titled De- Although they blew world's most impressive and Loused in the Comatorium through their current single energetic acts in music and Frances the Mute. "The Widow," it was far out- today. With their combina- With no opening act, the done by their performance of tion of the intense technical band arrived on stage short- the thirteen minute master- elements of progressive rock ly after the doors opened to a piece "Cygnus...Vismund and slow-paced jams, it's no sold out Kool Haus crowd Cygnus." wonder that the music public who were anxiously awaiting Contributed Photo Throughout the entire show, has taken such a keen inter- the arrival of the 'crown

lead Cedrix - singer Bixler est in The Mars Volta. AFRO-TASTIC Vocalist Cedric Bixler gets ready to let out princes of prog.' would often dance around another of his signature blood-curdling screams. Rounded out by a stellar the stage and make bizarre drummer, bass player, and faces at the crowd and his percussionists, The Mars fellow band mates. Volta have come to be Generally when a band Diverse new Weezer album revered as one of the most comes to town, they litter intense live acts in rock. their set with old favorites As a large drape covering Three after the release mellow track that - years Out," a so From Reznor, page 14 of the rather mediocre poignantly reflects human It's for reminiscence old- Maladroit, the terminally shy experience one can hardly school NIN fans and an alter- alt-rockers put their faith in believe it's about the mild- native taste for nu-metal afi- industry mogul Rick Rubin mannered frontman's cionados who don't remem- and out record of pumped a encounter with a spider. ber what came before Linkin epic proportions by Weezer Make Believe, perhaps the Park's "Shut when opus: up standards, though still clock- band's most diverse album to I'm talking to YOU!" ing just over 45 minutes. date, borrows elements from With Teeth walks the oh- each of its pred- so-narrow between tightrope it Cuomo brings more optimism to ecessors as creative and stagnation meanders from insane reformation, and its the £.-"*%•? the latest offering. He somehow pop-influ- &*"%' leaves the hallowed # ...... tfj passage . enced "Perfect - « ** « '*I- NIN name relatively s** , manages to sing of heartache Situation" to the unscathed. The singles are guitar-imbued all lined profanity-free without OpenHouse up, turning stomachs. rock of "My Best and to and Mr. ready go, Friend." Other 268 Phillip St., Waterloo Reznor is feeling better than highlights ever. The album kicks off with include the '80s influenced Chris Clemens - June 4,2005 2.00 - 6.00 the first "This Is Such A pm pm single, "Beverly Pity" and Hills," a radio-friendly tune "We Are All On Drugs," the - 2.00 - 6.00 July 15,2005 pm pm that has been spun as the obvious choice for the smash

famously introspective single of the summer. Pat Information T Cuomo's jV sardonic jab at the Wilson's strong drumbeat

he's lends this track Tours \ Hollywood lifestyle an up tempo 0 felt divorced from. always rock sound that just screams Prize Draws At# Make Believe continues driving music. ~ aA Open House throughout with a return to The grim reality for Rivers Free P/'zza a/id \ Pop the honest, insecure and that lyrics company is they will .«\ 268 Phillip St. that Cuomo has employed likely never record another A 2>^agSt only sparsely since 1996's album that lives up to The only residence "A beloved Pinkerton. This is in Pinkerton or, to a lesser

that makes sense really no way the second coming of extent, the Blue Album in the

Pinkerton, however. While eyes of their quasi-cult fol- University Ave the retaining timid, some- lowing. Though it is impossi- tyLower residence fees times tortured of persona ble to fully satisfy the elitist

& distances both that album on like Walking to campuses songs YVeezer fans (of which I am "The Other the Q Way," admittedly one) longing for AND, most important a say in Harvard-educated Cuomo the original sound, Make

how residence works - every day. more to brings optimism the Believe comes mighty close. latest He somehow offering. It's a great listen throughout Find out more about in living residence co-operatively TODAY! to of heartache and doesn't old. manages sing grow Trust the They're arguably without turning stomachs, a me: I've listened to it about coolest geeks on the planet. trick as yet unlearned by four times daily since its With the release of their fifth of many today's popular emo release. studio album. Make Believe, lyricists. Rivers Cuomo and the of boys Cuomo further displays his

Weezer have once again cre- clever, simple writing style Mike Brown ated something special. on songs like "Freak Me Arts & Entertainment The Cord Weekly 16 ' Wednesday May 25, 2005

Star Wars 3: our only hope

was Jar Jar Binx and his

gang of freaks to appease the

ten-year-olds. Episode 2 was

made for the romantics, but

even failed at that with a wet

and lacklustre relationship between Anakin Skywalker

and Padme Amidala. But the

biggest problem with the

prequels was that just ALEX HAYTER they

Arts & Entertainment Editor seemed like filler material.

They were adding up to

Star Wars has finally something, but never came

with sum. returned to its classic, epic up a could level with Revenge of the I go on to list count-

Sith. Although it didn't have less more reasons why these films mediocre. to try hard to better its two were so By prequels, Attack of the their own merit, they weren't Clones and The Phantom bad movies, but as part of the Star Wars Menace, it appears George family, they

Lucas has struck the balance just didn't cut it.

I'm to that between fantasy and story- happy say the Sith line, and has finally created Revenge of actually Contributed Photo does cut it, There's a title worthy of the franchise literally. ATTACK OF THE CARPETS - Wookie leader Tarful leads the attack on the Separatist forces, after in name. more blood-boiling action

this one than in a can- encouraging his troops to participate in the YMCA dance.

nibal's George Revenge of the Sith actually then the rather than and better of Foreman Grill. Arms ship, suddenly cam- providing pace a sense than the era swiftly chases them down eyecandy. direction prequels. are chopped off. cataract-inducing does cut There's it, literally. vertical the it's the a sharp turn to At times, first Yes, missing superi- Heads are sent quarter

reveal a massive stellar bat- of the movie seems rather char- rolling. A body is or, attention-grabbing more blood-boiling action in tle below. It's of the tied down in and acters and dramatic excel- burnt to pieces. Shit, more politics gen-

kill tod- usual graphical splendour, eral messing about. But the lence of the originals, but I this one than in a cannibal's they even but Lucas' team create the couldn't but be dlers! It's dark an pace quickly picks up, as help pleased very and exciting roller-coaster ten- principle characters Obi- with Revenge of the Sith. George Foreman Grill. nasty indeed. sion that had the Wan and Anakin their Unlike the the third The film starts with me gripping go prequels,

seat. One that this film and the movie film succeeds in a the rescue of the thing separate paths creating So what exactly was miss- does right is utilize CG tech- opens up to a deliciously epic tangible and fascinating ing from the first two movies, seemingly helpless nology to add to the dark ten- scale. world around characters and how has Star Wars final- Chancellor Palpatine, cap- sion of the movie, giving Sure, the acting gets that genuinely command the ly redeemed itself? Well, tured by the Separatist between the at times, but the film forces. Two scale breathing space campy screen. there was the target audi- spaceships and lengthy dialogue drama gains a strong, intriguing With there the edge of a massive star- ence. Episode 1,

Electronic show reveals next-gen consoles

Biggest ever E3 gives a scoop on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and

Nintendo Revolution

ALEX HAYTER Microsoft's the 2 overall new system, teraflops of per- Arts & Entertainment Editor Xbox 360, gained a lot of formance; 35 times as fast as

publicity prior to E3's gam- the PS2. Nvidia's RSX The greatest technology with ing demonstration, a 'Reality Synthesizer' powers show in the world, the special star-studded May 12 the graphics, and is twice as Electronic Entertainment MTV show. The next-genera- potent as current top-of-the- Expo, took place in sunny Xbox multi- PC tion features a line graphics. Amazingly, Los Angeles last week. Every core PowerPC processor run- the new 'Blu-ray' discs used year the show grows in size, ning at 3.2 GHz, which and gaining more more press makes the Xbox 360 nearly coverage. 20 times as powerful as And this year, it's a battle- Microsoft's last console. The ground. Contributed Photo ATI graphics card is compa- At this E3, the triple- year's GAMER'S HEAVEN Thousands of players descend the rably slick, with new shading upon barrel name might as well technology. The console is various gaming booths of E3, sampling future upcoming titles. have represented the triple backwards compatible with focal point for this year's Xbox and also fea- games, tors, but very impressive gigantic beasts in a show: the 3 new systems tures WIFi Internet (Wireless nonetheless. ATI the Killzone 2 for from Nintendo, Microsoft and powers destroyed city. graphics, with a dual-core the PS2 was literally unbe- Sony. chip. The only picture lievably in the All of the new consoles fea- gorgeous released of the machine was press-conference movies, as ture new chip technologies The a prototype. console is reports were broken that being utilized by current top- released mid-2005. (phoney) computer-generat- of-the-range PCs. They qual- Nintendo will also release ed were used to to graphics ify be called super-com- for the console can now hold a new Gameboy Advanced represent what the in-game puters. to 100GB of data. The up resembling a dwarfed origi- graphics would actually be

console also supports a nal Nintendo controller. like.

removable HD, Bluetooth There are many promising Between the PS3's awe- controllers, WIFI, PS2 game titles the game coming out over some power and

and a wireless compatibility the next year as well, cen- Revolution's simpler talent, it

camera. The PS3 will be tered mostly around the new seems the Xbox 360 will in released spring 2006, at the its cut- graphics technology avail- straddle gap with an estimated $400. able and of on PC next-gen con- ting edge graphics, array Nintendo has been long soles. FEAR, for the PC, publishing deals and afford-

tin 1 'kiddies' Access), wireless controllers relegated as mixes Matrix gun-totting able cost. Whichever console console, rather out- and a removable 111). It will action with survival-horror games a people end up buying,

be released this sea- done its contemporaries be holiday by theme, using Monolith's they're sure to impressed. at $300 at and Microsoft. The son, an estimated (all Sony advanced proprietary graph- Looks like it might be time to fea- prices US). new console, Revolution, ics X36o's Gears toss PC and engine. of away your start sleek 3 tures 4 IBM 2.5 GHz next Sony's Playstation proces- War could be the llalo, saving your pennies. 'Cell' and is less features the powerful sors certainly pitting mankind against the than its processor, giving system powerful competi-