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Laurier's Official Student Newspaper • Volume 42 • Issue 20

3 News 8 Opinion 12 International 15 Feature 18 Entertainment 21 Sports 24 Student Life 26 Business 27 Classifieds] 'A little Matter of Genocide' his billing as one of the most out- tion, Churchill explained the trayed how the global empires Native American activist Ward spoken, and intelligent Native unique role of his people in the were built on the oppression of American activists. process of globalization, which he native peoples. To Churchill, this Churchill decries colonialism Churchill, a Keetowah defines as, "the global, cultural oppression fulfills the "twisted Cherokee, began the evening by projection of power, militarily, Greek meaning of European: globalization alluding to American prisoner politically, and economically, with namely, darkness and ignorance." and Leonard Peltier, whom he believes the goal of materialistically homog- Moreover, he asked the audience, Brandon Currie of native people in North America. epitomizes the miscarriage of jus- enizing or 'unifying' the world." "What happened to make an entire Professor of American Indian tice Native Americans have experi- He explained that while third continent so greedy and psychot- With the passionate beating of an Studies at the University of enced over the past five centuries. world countries are usually seen as ic?" indigenous drum, the K-town Colorado, acclaimed author, chair- He expressed outrage, as many the victims of Western domination, Moving to more recent history, Singers welcomed Ward Churchill man of the Colorado chapter of the others have, as the seemingly "the indigenous world was the oft Churchill described the US as the to UW on Wednesday night, where American Indian Movement, innocent Peltier "rots in a cage" in ignored fourth world, upon which "lynchpin to globalization; without he delivered a controversial but Vietnam War veteran, and member Leavensworth Federal Penitentiary all other worlds were built." them, nothing globalizes." informative lecture on the tumul- of the Leonard Peltier Defense in Kansas. Well versed in the history of tuous history and uncertain future Committee, Churchill lived up to Shifting his focus to globaliza- global integration, Churchill por- Continued on page 13 Volleyball still The face of undefeated Winter Carnival Nationally ranked women move to 13-0 with narrow victory over Western

Rich Kawamoto es." And when asked about being down 2 Passing can make or break a volleyball game games to 1, Wallace replied: "Nobody likes at the CIS level. to be beaten in their own house. We had to The game on Saturday afternoon was no step up our game and play Golden Hawk different as the Laurier Golden Hawks volleyball. Once we raised our game to our women's volleyball team survived a scare full potential, there was no stopping us." from the Western Ontario Mustangs. Western by no means gave away the The Hawks were down 1 game to 0 and match. They would let nothing hit the floor 2 games to 1 before they mounted a come- and hurt the Hawks at times with their back, finally taking the final two sets to com- tough serving. The 'Stangs gave the Golden plete a 3 games to 2 victory in a close and Hawks all they could handle, and then exciting match. some. The Hawks were But it was the overall fueled by the tenacious excellent play from defence of 4th year libero And when asked Wallace and the rest of the and captain, Lisa Wallace, about being down Hawks that resulted in an CADE who kept the team alive 1, impressive win and a con- when Western began to 2 games to tinuation of their unde- come on strong. Wallace replied: feated regular season. The "We haven't been "Nobody likes to be win puts the Hawks at an MATTHEW pushed much this year," unbelievable 13-0 in OUA Nihilist Griffin Getfas shows oil his 'Winter Carnival digs and also scares the crap out notes Wallace, one of the beaten in their competition earning them of everyone who dares look into his magical cartoon eyes. top-ranked liberos in the own house. a ranking of 10th in the country, "so when we do CIS national polls. Matthew Cade battle it out (to the pain) in such classics as come up against tough The lady Hawks now go an eating contest, a snow sculpture compe- competition, it's nice to be able to play well. on a week and a half hiatus from the court "One word: Fun in the snow." tition and the always-popular cheer-off. This was a big win." and pick back up on January 30th versus What better way to describe the 2002 The scavenger hunt is also back in effect. The second set was one in which the McMaster in the AC. The time away from version of Winter Carnival than this wise This year's rendition lasts 72 hours and Hawks showed just how much grit they pos- competition will be a much deserved break assertion from Coordinator Eric Demille? includes clothing and toiletries on the list sess at crunch time. From 21-21, the lead from their busy second-half schedule. The week-long celebration of all things which will be donated to a local charity. changed 7 times, with WLU facing a clo-or- But don't think for a second that this cold and white began last night with a As if that isn't enough, there's also bob- die point on four separate occasions. The will keep Wallace away from the gym. She booming introduction at opening cere- sleding a night of snow tubing and plenty of Hawks finally captured the set in a dramatic works hard every day and prides herself on monies in the Turret. games to soothe your winter soul. 31-29 victory. achieving perfection in all aspects of her The theme this year is the Random In just one word or a full four, WCO2 is Wallace was quick to credit her team- game. A model student, person, and player, Sports Association of Laurier, and will sure to please all those invloved. As Demille mates for the win. "We play really tough in we can expect to see more outstanding include new activities like canoeing and himself will tell you: "Winter Carnival is 98%

practice. Every day we are going through things from Lisa Wallace - who exemplifies camel riding. Believe the hype. physical, and the other half is emotional." intense situations and game play so we've everything there is to say about being a All of your old favourites are still here, I'm getting teary-eyed just thinking prepared ourselves well for lengthy match- Golden hawk. too. About 400 students on 20 teams will about it. I we need a Human Resources Manager to fill big shoes! I

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: a. . WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 news 3 Deregulation issue heats up Queen's occupation ends as student groups mobilize for debate

Dillon Moore In a final communique to the reinstatement of funding in independent media centre of Ontario by the Provincial govern- In the wake of the deadlocked Ontario, the occupying group ment to the point that it is at the standoff in Kingston at Queen's expressed their disappointment national average, and the freezing University, numerous student that their demands were not met of tuition rates at their current lev- groups are preparing for more by the administration, but also els. action to fight the possible deregu- envisioned the eventual triumph of In a separate new release by lation of tuition at Canadian uni- their cause. OUSA, Executive Director Bryce versities, including a petition cur- "We know that in these five Rudyk remarks, "Deregulation is rently circulating here. days we have not beaten tuition not the answer to the problems The deregulation of tuition has deregulation. We know that the created by underfunding, insuffi- been a hot topic of debate since a Administration has not yet realized cient student financial aid and proposal by the administration of that it is not in charge, that it has declining quality. OUSA believes Queen's forced the issue. In a several thousand bosses, and that that increasing the funding to January 11th Toronto Star editorial it should carry out the will of the Ontario universities to meet the by Henry Jacek, president of the people of this school, not vice national average would be a good Ontario Confederation of versa. Perhaps, at the very best, it first step towards solving these University Faculty Associations, the is now fair to say that the plans and problems and avoiding deregula- case against tuition deregulation planners of tuition deregulation tion." CADE was presented. are in a strategic and silent retreat, While OUSA works to change Jacek cited a study done by an waiting us out, waiting for the the system of funding at Ontario organization of medical students at momentum of our resistance to be universities exclusively, the the University of Western Ontario lost," the communique read. Canadian Federation of Students is MATTHEW last spring that "shows the average Although the group did honour focusing on a nation-wide agenda family income of first-year medical their original stated intention to of change. Various chapters of the students at Western has increased leave the office after 5 business CFS in Ontario have organized a from $80,000 in 1998 to $140,000 days, they promise to continue to petition to address the specific in 2000 after three years of tuition "actively disrupt the administra- issues faced in Ontario. deregulation. tion of (Queen's) until it is demo- The petition, which is currently The number of medical stu- cratic and accountable." in circulation calls on the dents from low-and middle-income It may not have come as a sur- Legislative Assembly of Ontario to families dropped from 36 per cent prise to the administration, then, freeze tuition fees at current levels, of enrolment to 15 per cent in four when the Queen's University restore government funding to years as annual tuition fees rose Coalition Against Deregulation public education, and to take steps from $4,800 to $10,000." staged a "lie-in" on the floor of to reduce the tuition fees of all the An attempt by students at Richardson Hall, described as the programs for which tuition fees Queen's to have their demands hub of Queen's Administration, have been de-regulated since 1998. met by Principal William Leggett this past Monday. The Laurier Graduate Students' through means of a sit-in protest Also active in their opposition Association (CFS Local 56), apart ended last Friday with no agree- of tuition deregulation are the from circulating the petition, also ments met. While the administra- members of the Ontario has a number of events planned. tion of Queen's did not step in to Undergraduate Student Alliance. In On January 28th from 8 to 11 pm in forcibly end the occupation of the a report entitled Beyond the the Grad Pub, a coffeehouse/infor- Principal's office, they did refuse to Breaking Point: Recommendations mation session is planned. The rescind the request that was made for a new Tuition Fee Policy OUSA National Student Day of Action on to the "we have reached a Ontario Government asking states, point of February 6th will feature a walk out Top: a CFS poster at Laurier. Below: a member of the occupying group for the deregulation of fees at critical impasse." They call for a starting at 11am in the Paul Martin at Queen's fast week lowers fecal matter from on high (bathroom Queen's. number of actions, including the Centre. access was not available without leaving the occupation.) Evaluation evolution approaching "Time is right" for a new method ofteacher evaluations. Thomas Thompson President Dave Prang there has The development of a new sys- serves as Executive Assistant to the According to Clarke, the SEEQ sys- been an on-going process investi- tem has not been the only obstacle President. Clarke started her tem has the most accurate statis- "The time is right." gating different methods to that had challenged those attempt- research several years ago as part tics. SEEQ also has a proven track This comment from Paul improve the evaluation system. ing to improve the student teacher of a BOD sub-committee and it has amongst several schools abroad Shantz, was made about his desire One such method that had evaluation system. There had also been an on-going project since including University of California, to see changes made to the stu- been considered was an online sys- been the challenge of being able to then. Clarke has studied various Penn State as well West Sydney dent teacher evaluation process. implement it. systems that have been developed where it originated. The only Shantz brought attention to the The present method of student and used by various schools. Canadian University to adopt the issue after he made inquires about The current teacher evaluation is derived from One system that has shown SEEQ system is the University of what is being or can be done to system of guidelines set in the current promise and is under considera- Manitoba. improve the teacher evaluation Faculty Association Agreement tion is the Students' Evaluation of With the opportunity to be able process at last Thursday's Board of questioning has under Article 31. Educational Quality (SEEQ), which to amend the current method of Directors meeting. One concern is insufficient detail This year there is a chance for was developed by Dr. Herbert student teacher evaluations there that the current system of ques- to allow for a improvements to be made since Marsh of West Sydney University is no doubt that this will most like- tioning has insufficient detail to this agreement expires in June and during the 1970'5. SEEQ evaluation ly become a more prominent in the allow for a proper evaluation of a proper the Faculty Association and the consists of about forty questions coming months and the course is professor's performance by their evaluation. University Administration will divided into several different cate- not set in outcome of this issue. students. begin negotiations for a new one gories. This level of detail can lead Clarke mentioned that changes The concern about student this summer. to a better assessment of an may come soon or it could be sev- teacher evaluations had been iden- tem. This was dismissed after it Much of the research in devel- instructors' strengths and weak- eral years away since this has long tified many years ago but has been was realized that data collected by oping a new student teacher evalu- nesses. been considered a sensitive issue a difficult one to address. this method tended to be biased ation method has been undertaken Another benefit is the credibili- within the school. According to Students' Union either for or against a professor. by Rina Clarke, who currently ty of this evaluation system.

you're only as elegant as your actions let you be... WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 4 news Horrible house, lousy landlord?

Jenn Martin tenants. In order to warn other stu- Rents are rising, housing is scarce dents, as well as to remind them of and many students are complain- their rights as tenants, the results ing that their quality of living has of the contest will be published in been steadily declining with rental The Cord as well as the Waterloo offerings costing more while offer- Chronicle. ing less. Kroeker explains that while However, Laurier's Legal publishing the results is designed, Resources department has fol- in part, to shame people a little, lowed the lead of Queen's "the main function is to let stu- University in a "contest designed dents know that there are land- to evaluate the quality of landlords lords out there who will take in Kitchener-Waterloo," said Zahid advantage of them and to let them Jafry, a member of the contest know who those landlords are." committee. He also hopes that more local The second annual Horrible media will pick up on and follow House, Lousy Landlord contest the story to increase awareness. opens on February Ist, 2002 and The Horrible House, Lousy PHOTO will reveal some of the worst stu- Landlord contest originally started dent landlords in the area. at University, but was car- FILE Queen's Do you live here? ft so, you could win the Horrible House, Lousy Landlord contest. The perceived decline in hous- ried out on a larger scale than at ing quality is largely considered to Laurier because of the appalling against their landlords, the prize is "hypocritical." He notes that stu- load is tenant protection act be a symptom of the increasing nature of the "student ghetto" in was the payment of their legal bills dent houses often require a higher issues," explains Kroeker. number of students moving to Kingston. Media coverage of the when their cases were taken to rate of repair than family dwellings, The contest opens on February Waterloo to attend university as a contest was large and the faces of court. As a result of the campaign, but he believes that landlords Ist and runs until the 19th. result of rising admission and the landlords were published in made even more public by the should look at things that will add Applications will be available in the enrollment levels. the Queen's paper as well as in the court cases and the outrage accom- to students' quality of life, since Concourse and the Legal "There is a very stringent hous- local media. Where the prizes for panying them, Kroeker says that quality of housing beyond safety is Resources, and students are invit- ing market," says Jeffrey Kroeker, Laurier's winners are maid service "things happened," and landlords a factor largely ignored by the city. ed to submit photos or any addi- Legal Resources coordinator. for 4 months, a Zehrs gift certifi- began to take care of their houses Since Laurier's Legal Resources tional documentation that adds to "There is a major housing short- cate and a pizza party, prizes for in a far better manner. deals almost exclusively with the their story. age." As housing becomes more the original Queen's winners were "Landlords should maintain Tenant Protection Act, the majority "Students deserve safe, afford- and more in demand, students quite different. their houses in the condition of of students who use the services able houses to live in," says tend turn a blind eye for fear that For winners who were deemed the houses they live in," claims provided have tenant and landlord Kroeker. "Smart consumers need the landlord will simply find new to have grounds for legal action Kroeker, saying that anything less issues. "90 per cent of our case- to know what they're paying for." History prof wins new teaching award Dr.recipientFaculty first Cynthia ComacchionewArtsof TeachingandAward forScholarteaching scholarlyexcellence. Nadine Fladd nating me." Comacchio explained that "although we spend so much of our time in Dr. Cynthia Comacchio will be the first recip- the classroom, it's the part of a professor's ient of a new Faculty of Arts Teaching work that probably receives the very least Scholar Award. recognition." According to Dr. Campbell, Dean of Arts The history professor has been teaching at Laurier, the award is designed to recog- full-time at Laurier since 1991, and became a nize "solid and accomplished scholars" who Full Professor in 2001. She has published "take their love of their discipline and their two books and over a dozen articles, and research and translate it into the classroom." participated in a History Television docu- The award, which includes a $1,000 con- mentary called 'Growing Up in Canada,' tribution in Comacchio's name to the WLU which is expected to air this year. scholarship of her In the classroom choice, will be present- Comacchio has taught ed on January 31st at "I was taken aback both graduate and the Faculty of Arts' nomination undergraduate cours- annual awards presen- by the es throughout her tation. Comacchio, as much as by career, including the CADE who specializes in fami- receiving the award. 2nd-year Canadian ly history, was nominat- It was just a realty post-Confederation ed for the award by two survey (HI 293) which MATTHEW she is cur- of her students, Rina nice, unexpected teaching Raising the roof for their favourite prof Cynthia Comacchio... who is no doubt in front of Clarke and Eric thing to happen, rently. them... Schuster. She prefers a partici- Comacchio found on both counts." patory teaching-style that students' "reactions...are crucial," and that hold meaning for her personally; the out she had been geared towards the that, as a professor, her job is to "facilitate Women's Studies Scholarship, the selected as recipient needs of her students and keep things on track," and not to think Philosophy department's new award hon- just before the official announcement was during her lectures: "I don't think being for her students. ouring the memory of Graham Solomon, made early in January. I did know that I was 'talked at' for over an hour is an effective In response to her students' reactions to and the history department's Dwinnell- nominated because I had to consent to it," way to learn," she claims. "I like to involve the award she says, "it's been great to Steffler award, "in memory of two of our she says, "but I was taken aback by the nom- my students in active participation as much receive their warm wishes...being on the undergrads who died tragically a few years ination as much as by receiving the award. It as possible, which means that a small-group receiving end of all that good will doesn't ago." was just a really nice, unexpected thing to discussion or tutorial component is central happen often in a professor's life." Dr. Comacchio said she is "very pleased happen, on both counts...l find it very grati- to all of them, at every year-level." She hopes to divide the $1,000 scholar- to be able to give something, in turn, to rec- fying to know that my students thought Comacchio encourages discussion and feed- ship contribution that accompanies the ognize and support the acheivements of stu- enough of me to go to the trouble of nomi- back on materials covered in class, claiming award equally between three scholarships dents."

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 news 5 Budget 2002 Town Hall discussion muted Ifyou hold a round table, will they come? And will it fit in a square peg?

David Field efficient and accountable, the gov- Executive Vice President of to the renovation, such as 20 more ernment. He says that that infor- ernment does not provide addi- University Affairs Dave Wellhauser feet of room towards University mation may not appear until Discussion about the Wilfrid tional funding to deal with infla- questioned the additional $1 mil- Ave. February. Laurier University 2002 budget was tionary costs. lion added to the "We might as The next 2002 Budget Town stunted at the Town Hall Meeting Seventy percent of all universi- Dining Hall and I well build some- Hall Meeting is tentatively sched- because of low individual participa- ty expenditures are devoted to Student Services According to thing useful uled for February 28th, 2002 at 4 tion and vital information the uni- salaries and benefits, and after renovations. Rosehart, the only rather than on pm. More information should be versity does not have. wage negotiations with Food Rosehart budget," pro- available at that time to ensure real On 17 January 2002 University Service workers and their union addressed this way to deal with claimed Rosehart. debate. President Bob Rosehart controlled CUPE, an unforeseen increase of concern by stating inflationary Discussion was The possibility of $1 million the brunt of the discussion, vent- $930 thousand dollars was spent, that the students pressures is for at a standstill as deficit this year, and the commit- ing much frustration in regards to not attributed in this years budget. would not be Rosehart continu- ment to a 23:1 Student to Faculty the provincial governments' han- According to Rosehart, the only asked to pay for universities to ally reiterated ratio while keeping first year dling of the university funding, way to deal with inflationary pres- any of the addi- grow in size. that the enrollment down from the especially when regarding universi- sures is for universities to grow in tional expendi- University did not unprecedented growth of this year, ty growth. size. For this the Ontario govern- tures. know what the will be a matter many will need to Rosehart explained that in an ment will provide additional fund- The costs rose because they current year's funding increase thoroughly discuss. attempt to make universities more ing. decided to add additional aspects would be from the provincial gov-

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THEFT UNDER $5000 Regional Police are following up the investigation. SUN JAN 13/02 - MON JAN 14/02 Person(s) unknown removed a number of chairs and a THEFT UNDER $5000 table from the Nichols Ctre Lounge. SAT JAN 19/02 Person(s) unknown removed a parking sign from lot 3- NOISE COMPLAINT 0215 HRS THUJAN 17/02 MISCHIEF An officer attended the Nichols Ctre Quad in response FRIJAN 18/02 - SATJAN 19/02 to a complaint of excessive noise. A number of people Person(s) unknown broke the glass portion of a door were having a snowball fight and departed when on the second floor of Mac House. asked. MEDICAL ASSIST CAUSE DISTURBANCE 0140 HRS SUN JAN 20/02 0025 HRS THUJAN 17/02 An ambulance was called for an unconcious female on Officers responded to Mid Campus Drive in the area of the third floor of the Nichols Ctre. She was taken to Willison Hall after receiving a report of a fight in hospital. It is suspected that her condition was a result progress. On arrival officers found two groups of stu- of over consumption of alcohol. dents yelling at each other and challenging each other to fight. The altercation was the result of a snowball TRESPASS fight. 0330 HRS SUN JAN 20/02 Two males were evicted from campus after they had FAIL TO REMAIN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT been at the main door of Conrad Hall creating a dis- 2100 HRS WED JAN 16/02 turbance and wouldn't leave the area when requested An officer investigated a minor fail to remain collision by some residents. which occurred at the University Place parking lot. The suspect vehicle and driver have been located. There was only minor damage to the vehicles. FIRE ALARM 1445 HRS SUN 20/02 JAN ftt 1 : CAUSE DISTURBANCE A small fire occurred in one of the rooms at "v _■ 0305 HRS FRIJAN 18/02 MacDonald House, The Fire Dept was not called as the Officers responded to a report of a fight in the Nichols fire had been extinguished before any alarms were Ctre quad. On arrival two groups of males were yelling activated. The fire was caused when a pair of curling at each other. Both groups were sent on their way tongs fell into a laundry basket. The tongs had been without incident. unplugged but were still hot enough to cause the fire to start when more clothes were placed in the laundry THEFT UNDER $5000 basket. There was no damage other than to some 1745 HRS THUJAN 17/02 items of clothing in the basket. One of the vending machines near the lounge at 202 nt» - - Regina was broken into and a quantity of coin Editor'sNote:Sucka'MC's continue to throw —■.»/ jaqsß^pF"^ removed. Two suspects have been identified. Waterloo recycling in the garbage. Dammit, Janet!

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What a picture is worth In November of 1999, a man arrived at a heel and toes at the same time when Euroboy, and acted in videos such as At CORD Toronto hospital suffering from a broken attempting to walk. His speech was very Home with Tom and Friends. There THE WEEKLY tie that since 1926 The binds nose and a head injury, which some rudimentary, and he seemed unfamiliar seems to be a general consensus that University AWilfrid Laurier Student Publication speculated could have been the result of with other people. there is quite a similarity between Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre a mugging. He possessed no wallet, no Hauser attracted great attention, and Stauffen and the French porn actor, and 75 University Avenue West, and no and he out that he had Stauffen's former lawyer has Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 passport identification, it was eventually pointed apparently identified Grand doubts that the amnesia (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 himself as Phillip Stauffen a striking resemblance to the story was gen- Fax: (519) 883-0873 before lapsing into a coma. When he Duke of Baden's family. Around the time uine. Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 came around, he appeared unable to that Hauser would have been born, two It is symptomatic of the heavily www.wlusp.com remember anything, including the name infant heirs to the throne of the Grand mediated times we live in that a man e-mail: [email protected] he had given. Pictures of Stauffen dis- Duke had died. who allegedly was trying to escape his played on British television failed to sur- past was unable to do so. A captured How do you spell gonorrhea? face any leads on whom he might be. image has the ability to always serve as a Over the following months, he spent record of whom we were at any particu- Nick Solowski A captured image a greatamount of his time attempting to has the ability to lar time. Responsibility for our actions get a passport so that he might return to can have the ability to linger for as long Editorial Staff Britain and rediscover his true identity. always serve as a as we live, and beyond. Editor-in-Chief Matthew Cade The federal government was sufficiently record ofwhom It is interesting to ponder what News Editors JenniferMartin sympathetic of Stauffen's plight to have were at any might have been discovered about Dillon Moore given him a special minister's permit to we Hauser if he had existed in our age. It's Opinion Editor Amy Wright let him live and work in Canada for 18 particular time. also worth asking just how much histor- Entertainment Editors Lynnette Visaya months. ical mysteries like Hauser were shaped Amanda Fitzpatrick Individuals with mysterious origins by the opinions of those who were con- Sports Editors Wilbur McLean have always been intriguing. A famous Although rumours persisted of a sidering them - especially considering Mariana Hrkac example that caused quite a bit of spec- noble connection, nothing was ever that not long ago most of the press and International Editor John Carlaw ulation was the case ofKaspar Hauser. In proved, and in 1833 a stranger stabbed the Canadian government seemed will- Maneesh's Best Friend Tannis Fenton Nuremberg, Germany on March 6th, Hauser, causing his death. ing to accept that Stauffen was just an StudentLife Editor Kevin Klein 1828 a young man with strange, seem- The mystery of Stauffen's past unfortunate Brit in an unfamiliar land. Business Editor Chris Jacobson ingly "intoxicated" movements appears to be not so glamorous. The edi- The Evocation ofFear Maneesh Sehdev appeared. tor of Vulcan magazine in France claims Dillon Moore Cord Staff It was subsequently discovered that to recognise Stauffen as 27-year-old News Editor Hauser seemed to be at a very stunted George Lecheit, a Frenchman who Classified Coordinator Michelle McCulloch The opinions expressed in this editorial cue Ihose of level of He down his nude for such as Editor Field development. put posed publications the author and do not necesscrily reflect those of On-Line David The Ccxd Staff, the ecitorial board. WLUSP orWLU. Production Assistants Nick Solowski Raymond Sun Kit On Carol Rich Anna Gunny Dan Heilbrunn LETTERS Copy Editors Debra Siemens Chris Clemens Heidi Sundwall you read an article in the Cord that is one of these parking clowns wait by a Michael Millard Dianne Tennen Bookstore Bull both void of opinion and incorporates meter for the time to run out, A little Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money Evans from Good Times, eßay and sadistic, don't you think? bookstore last week's J.J. That thing in opin- John Coltrane? (the latter of which sub- Appealing a ticket is a waste of time. ion section was bullshit. wouldn't be all Student Publications Staff I sequently had an oral fixation and con- They waited two weeks to deny my Cord Photo Manager Laura Rochacewich sad a that if Chapters moved in and took stantly ate candy. Delicious candy.) appeal without explanation. By then, my Keystone Editors-ln-Chief Lynette Clarke fact, I hope hold on our bookstore. If Funny, Cairns wrote music reviews ticket price had gone up to twenty dol- Laura Jardine Sandra Mackenzie do. Maybe get they then I could my under the Ear Candy heading. lars. It takes a lot of nerve, considering 1 Keystone Photo Manager Martin books at a reasonable price, instead of Kuebler Coincidence? I digress. was denied the right to purchase a park- Manager Makarski slicing off a pound flesh to IT Maciek of feed a busi- Truth be told, the article is random, ing pass in the first place. They waited Advertising Manager Angela Foster ness that thrives on the utter depend- funny and nonsensical. And it is about until September 7th to tell me that I do Ad Production Manager Dara Hakimzadeh of every student at this school. ence time that I can read something in any not have a parking spot at my own uni- Ad Production Assistants Elisabeth Ouveira Soon they'll want our blood. publication without feeling guilty about versity. Nelu Handa Jennifer Summerfield ''No choice sucks." We're not given any September 11th, the Middle East con- On the bright side, maybe with Public Relations Coordinators Trisha Merz damn we're lists choice; given reading flict, gas prices, terrorists, rap music, fat enough fine revenue from our pockets, Ami Shah with books have to buy. Sure we Jessica Reid we people, and the airline industry. they could build a new lot. That is the Human Resources Coordinator Vacant could buy used books, but when there's So I send major kudos Cairns' way point isn't it? a edition no new every year, there's hope and I encourage the Cord to force more Admi nistrati on in hell of doing that. Back in the day President Christopher Ellis articles from his warped mind. Not read- Dinu Chande when I was an English Lit Major, I bought Scott Cairns in the is crime VP: Finance & Administration Edward Schall ing Cord a my books at Chapters anyway because against nature. Too often people are try- Board of Directors Ben Martin had and Phone Phunks they were cheaper. I my choice, ing to get some point across, sell some- Heather McFarlane Nicole Kozicki I chose Chapters. Amanda Baumann Gary Kenning thing we all don't need. It's refreshing to Choice my ass; there is no choice. I Phone company X is not a very person- Hartry read about...well ... nothing. Thanks Board Secretary Jill don't a damn who honestly give owns for nothing. I mean it. able company. Contributors the stupid thing. Either way I'm getting During the first week of school, there Terrence Ramsawack, Sean Geobey, Brandon Currie, Thomas screwed over. And if the bookstore isn't Alex Kojfman were a number of problems with my tele- Thomson, Melissa Allen, Kat Lourenco, Richard Turtle (circa off, 1981), Ashley Lyons, Ryan 'Big Bear" Lannan, Jennifer making a profit by ripping me then phone service. After repeated communi- Asselin, Noan Deszca, Student Life's photo god, Dillon and they must be really stupid. cation from myself and my roommate to Amanda suck on the wrong Darts of diseased nuts. Marc hate I hate hate Park It Here X, the Heinen, Matt Shea. Nadine Fladd, The Strokes, Rufus I you, you, I you. the phone company problem was Wainwright, Clint I hope your leg is better, Tori Amos for sav- said to have been solved. ing Slayer's Raining Blood, Mike Millard for being a cutie, Dillon for getting his editorial in on time, everyone for being all Corwin Leifso I wish the WLU parking enforcement This was not the case. The problems weird andshittonight. would use a little judgment before print- continued and it wasn't until I contacted Amos, no No thanks to Tori who has absolutely business Scotty their tickets. a of phone company X to doing a Slayer sons. May she suffer for doing 50... Special I Love ing up representative thanks to Sean Hilrror being a Cordie for the~picture and They are like public school hall mon- voice my displeasure with the aforemen- Carol for getting me the new Bad Religion CD -spooky The term 'genius' is thrown around a lot itors. The power of their position has tioned company was there any sort of LETTERS POLICY: •All letters mustbe signed andsubmitted with theauthor's name, studentidentification these days. After reading "Things that gone to their heads. I understand that solution put into motion if you will. number, and telephone number. are ill" by Scott Cairns, I can truly throw campus parking is for permit holders In the end, my service was corrected, • All letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed without the author's name with permission from the EIC. around the term genius to describe the only, but please be rational. I was given we received money for our inconvience • The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. Letters must be received by Tuesday at 12:30, first company on disk, or via e-mailat [email protected]. author. At glance, the article seems a ticket one Friday afternoon at St. and my displeasure with phone • Letters mustbe typed or easily legible, double spaced and cannot exceed 350 words. to be a plea from the editor to fill some Michael when there were less than a X was disipated. But we will butt heads • The Cordreserves the right to editany letter. Spelling and grammar willbe corrected. • The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter,in whole orin part, that is in violation space, when in fact, it simply is a poetic dozen vehicles parked in the seventy- again, and I will be victorious. Oh yes, I of existing Cord policies. The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as pop culture diatribe of our society as a space lot. If I am not hindering the abil- will be victorious. deemed by the staffas a voting body. The Cord will not print personal attacks or defam- whole. ity of permit holders to park, then atory statements. The Cord will notprint anything in violation ofits Code ofEthics, out- lined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00per term foraddress- Sure, I might be blowing this thing where's the harm? Elliot Ballantyne as told es within Canada. The Cord is printed by Hamilton Web Printing. All commentary is strictly theopinion ofthe writerand does not necessarily reflect that ofthe Cord staff, the out of proportion. But when is it that A friend of mine told me he watched through Nivek Nielk editorialboard, or WLU StudentPublications. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 opinion 9 A load of bull May I hold the door?

want to be a critical voice on the When am walking down the hall who doesn't appreciate a helping Scan Geobey I Terrence Board", probably means, "I want at school or through the mall and Ramsawack hand? I am not by any means sug- to be critical of those who voice have a door slammed in my face, I gesting that I want a man-servant opinions against the Board." Take get pretty angry. or someone to do everything for two lines, read whatever is in Why is it so hard for people to me. However, I do appreciate the between them and voila! Instant stand an extra five seconds at the modest acts of the opposite sex. I platform. door and hold it open? Wouldn't agree with going fifty-fifty on a bill Some readers may think that I you think that when you see or paying entirely for the meal. It am a cynical and jaded observer of someone with arms full of parcels is those acts that I perform that politics at this school. This is sim- that you would want to hold open make people happy and, thus, I ply not true. Most candidates run the door just to be nice? Or has appreciate doing them. Drumroll please. The nomina- because they want to represent niceness lost its appeal? The sim- your manners towards others. Has It all seems to come down to a tions are in, the ballots cast, and students in making the big deci- ple act of holding a door open has courting a person lost its charm, person's upbringing. My parents the winner is... irrelevant. sions that will affect their lives. yet to lose its charisma. When you or has opening a car door lost its always insisted that I hold doors I know full well that your week However, once the big decisions are out in public and a simple, allure? For me, it has not. for my elders, for women with has been a mess of filling out reach the level where students kind act is performed do you not strollers and for anyone that is nomination packages, writing can actually have input, the deci- find yourself smiling or wishing it exiting the door behind me. I do platforms, and being intimately sions have already been decided. could happen more often? Has courting not understand how people can- involved in the development of Take tuition fees for example. I consider myself to be an egal- not do these simple things. Do party machines for the upcoming As our brothers and sisters at itarian or a feminist, but that does a person they not realize that they are slam- Students' Union election cam- Queen's are finding out, those not mean that I wish chivalry to lost its ming a door in a person's face? I paign. What? You say this has not decisions are beyond the reach of come to an end. When a person of charm? hope that in reading this column, been the be all and end all of your any student leader. OSAP, yet the opposite sex decides to hold a people begin to think twice about existence? Perish the thought another fun-filled student circus, door open, or offer to help carry not holding doors or sitting on the unbelievers, for has all the hoops something, I find myself melting. bus while letting a pregnant lady the regime needs ' we have to jump The recently released movie, Kate A lot of people would consider stand. your support. The resume- through laid out and Leopold, really makes you these chivalrous acts to be tradi- Chivalry is still noble, honest, In next week's by the Federal think about the way you exercise tional and patriarchal, but really, and much appreciated. Cord you will be padders make and Provincial looking at the pic- up the majority governments. tures of your can- ot those Consequently didates and read- the power-mon- ing their plat- running. gers and resume forms. Since all of ■ padders will make concerns the of What the pictures will up majority be hastily taken and unflattering, I those running. Most idealists recommend casting your vote have abandoned the process, real- based on the platforms. Now, the izing the powers insufficient, problem with a platform-based while the few idealists remaining you have such mediocre goals that more? voting system is the platforms you

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John Carlaw my head into spaghetti." Rather than studying the politi- Published author and Laurier cal situation, which is in the news alumnist Alison Wearing took the daily, she provides a glimpse into time to share her travel experience people's humanity. "All I need to and challenge stereotypes of those do is see these people for who living in 'pariah' states with per- they are ... and put them in a sonal descriptions of those living room together in my own heart." in tumultuous settings last Wearing's latest book, Wednesday. Honeymoon in Purdah, is a story Wearing, a self-described "poor of her travels in Iran. student" who often handed things She was interested in the area in months after they were due has as a "gallery of portraits" rather found her place in the world. "This than political analysis as her desire is what I wanted to do - marry trav- was to "describe the soul of the elling and writing." place." Her travelling has been exten- Her readings included the at- sive, including visits to Serbia, Iran, first amusing social norms of trad- POWEL China and the West Bank. ing places while riding in taxi cabs Dissatisfaction with the media's to ensure acceptable seating LISAE portrayal of events in Serbia during arrangements and incredible tem- Alison Wearing amused and enthralled her audience in the Paul Martin C entre last week the 1990s prompted her to visit ples "four times the size of the days long as they stopped every She described one difference: box of cookies, "she didn't share.. there. "I would never find the truth block Laurier sits on," while trying few hours to eat and pray. the amount of advertising, and its . isn't that selfish!" to of a place ... no matter how well to reconcile this largesse to the Upon arrival, her and her part- impacts on our society. "In Iran Other questions related the researched." poverty outside its walls. ner found themselves "the recipi- there is no advertising. Women are impact of travelling on her life. Noting that "the mainstream Contrary to what some might ents ofgenerosity," as "Iranians are not used to sell anything." Upon Because of her long periods of media tends to show things in expect given media portrayals, just extraordinary. After two to arriving in Paris, "they had breasts time travelling, "each time I come black and white," resulting in a Wearing said she was never three seconds of looking lost, we'd used to sell cars, anorexic women back its less like home. I felt very polarization of debate, she chose scammed or treated badly in Iran, be asked to lunch, to meet the selling clothing, 15 year old girls alien in my own country ... or to "invite a bit of grey." According as it was a place "untainted by mayor, have tea and people would trying to look sexy to sell things. . anywhere." Her connections here to Wearing, "we simplify ... tourist culture." fight amongst themselves over . I felt traumatized by it." Wearing are as much to the land and envi- because it's easier if we decide In describing her perceptions who would take you." As well, asserted that "this is not liberation ronment as to the people, she who is right and wrong." of Iran before travelling there, she "there were never any strings" as either my friends. Let's look at our- explained. Because she felt their story said that she "also saw Iran in black some people didn't even need to selves." In terms of where she is at in wasn't being told, she says she and white. I was infected with that find out their names, treatment Demonstrating that percep- her life, she says, "My friend were chose "to write about the sweet too." However, she does not like to which Wearing did not expect. tions of others cut both ways, she all buying houses and cars and get- lovable Serbs I know "who" are just give fear power by letting it drive The law can be quite harsh noted that some Iranians couldn't ting married. I didn't have many average people ... like us," and her away from somewhere. however, as she recounted a imagine living in Canada, as an arti- material possessions. And I still who deserve a voice. Before she went she had night- decree by the government stating cle her Iranian friends stated that don't." Wearing then briefly described mares, as Iran has been "associated that changing money below the Canada has a higher rape rate than However, those who heard her her travels to Israel, though it is with fanatics and terrorists" and decreed exchange rate could get a Iran, while some starve themselves speak would likely agree that she still called Palestine by many from was scared that her fears would be person executed. These measures before the age of 13 to lose weight. has picked up intangibles of per- the area, she noted. It was "the confirmed. After forging a marriage were to combat rampant inflation. They asked "how could anyone live haps greater benefit. first place that I went that was certificate, because she could only Surprisingly, she received offers in that country?" For those in attendance, as beyond my understanding." travel and stay in hotel with a hus- from friends to exchange money at On a lighter note, she noted Political Science professor Thomas Seeking to understand people as band, she embarked on her jour- a lower rate. that while Iranians had been very Hueglin noted in his introduction, "human beings," she stayed with ney. One member of the audience generous to her and her travelling while "Alison writes about normal Palestinians during her days, while She found her time on the bus questioned if her travelling had partner on buses and other envi- people, she never misses the big spending her evenings with Israelis ride to Tehran "poetic," as a 24- changed her perspective on the ronments, when she was on a bus picture." which, she says, "turned hour trip turned out to be three West. with a Westerner who had a full World Watch

Democratic Republic of Congo Ethiopia the country. Kashmir and Rwanda The Ethiopian Central Statistics Authority West Bank Twelve people have been killed in a remote Last week hundreds of thousands of people (CSA) announced that it will begin to com- village within the India-controlled region of fled the Congolese city of Goma after Mt. mence the first national animal census next The West Bank town of Talkarem was taken Kashmir. The home of a Muslim villager Niyiragongo erupted. The eruption has month, which will be one of the largest ever over by Israeli forces on Monday as part of Zakir Hussain was broken into and gunmen resulted in the destruction of not only Goma undertaken in the world. Utilizing all avail- the sporadic reprisals for the banquet hall fired indiscriminately killing eight children but also at least other fourteen villages. As of able resources including airplanes and with massacre that took place in Hadera last and four others. Police have suspected that Friday it has been estimated that forty-five the assistance of USAID and European week. The Israeli troops have imposed a cur- extremist militants who support Pakistan lives have been claimed by this disaster. Union statistics will be gathered from every few, searched homes and arrested suspected may have carried out the attack. Of greater concern is the effect that this corner of the country. militants. One speculation is that the attack may eruption will have upon the region. The sit- Currently, hides and skins are the sec- One Palestinian was killed and fifteen have been motivated by a family feud. uation had been described as grim since the ond highest export from Ethiopia account- others were wounded during the take over. Hussain has a brother whom once worked air is full of ash there is no food, no water ing for millions of dollars in revenue. The The Israeli forces seized key buildings in the for the police but later joined one of the pro- and the eruptions and tremors have contin- census is part of larger statistics gathering town including a local college, the mayor's Pakistan militant groups that operate in the ued. About 350,000 of Goma's residents had project that will measure items such as effec- villa and the police station, detaining two region. fled to northwest region of the neighbouring tive land use and agricultural production members of the Palestinian Police. This is Rwanda. and consumption across the country. The the first time that Israeli has totally seized Compiled by Thomas Thompson information from the census will then be control of a Palestinian town in the sixteen- used to determine the future course of plan- month conflict. ning and development in different regions of

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 international 13 A First Nations view of history

Continued from Cover in deciphering the rhetoric that are going to get hurt. Guess what, has been employed throughout thev already are." He also stated Not one to shy away from debate, the decades concerning "the "it's not that you're picking up he described Canada's desire to Native problem." He led a captivat- arms, it's knowing why you are become a satellite of American eco- ed audience through the bureau- doing so; there needs to be vision nomic domination: "Ottawa sold cratic rhetoric used to describe to accompany it." vour country to the US in the government policy towards native Not leaving any tenets of 19S0's, so they could go along for peoples, from outright extermina- Western Democracy alone, the ride." tion to assimilation. Churchill proceeded to condemn A supporter of the "Black Referring to French philoso- our sense of freedom: "all that the Bloc." a militant anti-globalization pher Jean-Paul Sartre's "genocide charter of rights and freedoms faction, Churchill denounced the equation." Churchill explicitly stat- guarantees is the right to do what staunch security presence at ed that colonialism equals geno- you're told, and the freedom to do recent protests, and asserted that cide. and that is exactly what hap- what you're told." He also com- "there are no unarmed struggles in pened. and continues to happen, pared university to "indoctrina- North America, as one side is to the remnants of a once prolific tion" and added that "they're not always armed. If the police and mil- native society. teaching you how to think, but itary put down their weapons, we To validate this statement what to think." would put down ours," Churchill provided statistics, stat- No less controversial was He also correlated this mes- ing that 97"6 of the native popula- Churchill's reaction to questions to days in exterminated and surrounding the terrorist attacks of sageO his earlier J the tion have been American Indian Movement, where only hold 2.5% of their former September 11th. His immediate the rebellious organization lands. comment was that "when you push suggested the only thing that Canada could do to genuinely Furthermore, Churchill someone around for a way of life, engaged in firelights with the FBI, Churchill assist- First Nations peoples would be to ''dissolve themselves totally" which led to the imprisonment of demonstrated how Canada's treat- someone's going to push back." Leonard Peltier. ment of the genocide. Then, in no small bone of con- He continued, adding "those peo- Churchill stat- native popula- Perhaps the most intriguing tention, Churchill imparted that ple pushing the pens that make the ed that it was dur- "The indigenous tion fit the segment of Churchill's presenta- the only thing that the US or world order hum were not inno- ing these days accepted UN cri- tion of "Meet the New Boss, Same Canada could do to genuinely cent. How about 500,000 dead that, while living world was the oft teria for cultural as the Old Boss" was the question assist First Nations peoples would Iraqi children? America didn't kill on the impover- ignored fourth genocide, and answer period. It was here that be to "dissolve themselves totally," them with impunity." ished Pine Ridge world, upon which euphemistically his spite for government was and that the "only way to get the Ending the evening, Churchill Reservation, he called "integra- drawn out through a multitude of US out of Indian Affairs is to get encouraged everyone present to began to experi- all other worlds tion into socie- questions. the US out of North America." "understand your priorities, and ence first-hand were built." ty." By prevent- When asked to comment about Not surprisingly, some in the act on them." This call to action how the process ing births the recently created Canadian audience inquired as to exactly seemed to be an appropriate end of assimilation through steriliza- province of Nunavut, Churchill how Churchill proposed to remove to a lecture that not only informed and extermination actually tion. propagating physical damage thought it could be equated to the world's pre-eminent super- those present about the ignoble worked. To Churchill, the end of through dam flooding and clear- "the landlord fighting desperately power from the continent, for treatment of native peoples, but this process would see Canadian cutting, and imposing irreparable to be recognized by the tenants." which he did not have a particular- also rallied the audience to action. and American Natives peoples alike psychological damage in govern- Moreover, he continued to elabo- ly concrete answer. This was evident in the standing "die out of sight and out of mind." ment boarding schools, Churchill rate on the issue of land rights by However, he did mention, ovation and raised fists upon Author of "A Little Matter of accused both the Canadian and asserting that "natives don't have more than once the need for Churchill's exit from the stage. Genocide," Churchill is an expert American government of blatant land claims, they have land rights." armed confrontation. "Yes, people The Cord's International Notices 1) The Student Health and Development 3) January 29th to 31st in the concourse is Centre of WLU will be hosting a Travel Campus Clubs week, daily from 10 a.m. until Immunization Clinic entitled "Health Hints 4:00 p.m. Many of the Clubs are involved in for the International Traveller" Thursday international issues such as the Global

January 24th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The clinic Studies Club and Amnesty International. For is free. Students will be able to consult with more information email a travel medical consultant to determine [email protected] phone WLU ext. what health concerns you need to consider 3553. before travelling. Find out about required and recommended immunizations. Most 4) The Academic Mentorship Committee is vaccines are available at Health Services, organizing an event on Monday, January and are generally covered by the Student 28th, to provide information on graduate Drug Plan. A visit to this travel clinic can studies applications, scholarships, and inter- speed up your visit in Health Services, national study exchanges. The event will run Certain vaccination should be started up to from 2:oopm-s:oopm, in the Foyer of the 4- 6 wks before travel. For more informa- John Aird Centre. The event will feature pre- tion contact Karen Ostrander RN by email at sentations/discussions by Laurier [email protected] or by phone at WLU ext. International (on international study 2860 exchanges), Drs. Rowland Smith, Barry McPherson, Arthur Szabo (on graduate stud- -2) The last day to apply and be considered ies and scholarships) and students who in the first round of selections for Laurier have been involved in exchanges. International exchanges is February Ist. Late applications will be considered for Please forward suggestions for those openings remaining after the first International Notices to the International round of interviews. For more information Editor's mailbox in the WLUSP Office on on exchanges, contact Bethany Ankucza, at the 3rdfloor oj the Union Building or e- [email protected] or at WLU ext. 3784. mail events to Well, yes Mariana, but < iohn. carlaw@u>hisp.com > ! that's hardly the point I _ J 1 Come by the Student Publications office and pick 1 jty your very own Phone Cord and WLli'er!l These Leading Brands Require Several Leading People To Join A Leading Edge Company

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Grateful Dawg a short blurb by Tannis Fentom Jerry Garcia. Garcia and Grisman toured as 'Old and in the Way' during This name will conjure up one of two images in your head. the 1970's and continued their collaboration with acoustic First, you may be reminded of an old 1960's dude who sang music through to 1995, when Garcia died. that song 'Casey Jones.' Second, you may be reminded of a the friendship of these two musical geniuses spawned a beautiful man who changed the face of music. collection of unparalled albums and tours. It is in my opinion that the latter is the more factual image. The fact that Garcia found the time to record and tour with And the point of all this rambling is to acknowledge the film, Grisman in between the Grateful Pead's endless touring is 'Grateful Pawg.' something to be honoured in and of itself. Captain Trips, as Over the course of half a century, Jerry Garcia created an Garcia is known by some, was always on the road as he had abundance of music. One of his projects included working other endeavours like the Jerry Garcia Band. with musician Pavid 1 realize that most of you G-riswan. The aforemen- will have no care for either tioned film musically docu- of these two musicians, but ments the lifelong friend- I urge you to go to ship between the two men, www.qratefuldawq.cow which began in the early because there are some 19605. incredible tunes playing Rare footage of studio throughout that sight. sessions, interviews and Mind you, Garcia and personal moments are G-risman will not remind woven into the film. you of Jah Rule's latest sin- Crisman's wife, Gillian, gle, but their music is still directed the documentary. da bomb.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 Thnnis Fenton disorder and illness are sure to ensue. often inappropriate to the situation. Conventional treatment to schizo- Delusion and hallucination are almost phrenia includes anti-psychotic drugs, he mind is the most intricate organ SCHIZOPHRENIA certain to be experienced by one affected such as haloperidol. This treatment in the body. It is also the most sen­ by this illness. Delusion is the tendency to blocks dopamine receptors, which is effec­ Tsitive. There. is a delicate balance This illness is one of the most misun­ retreat· to an unrealistic way of thinking tive in treating the delusions and halluci­ that must be kept in order to maintain derstood yet well-known one in our socie­ and behaving. Hallucinations can vary in nation. Newer drugs, such as serotin­ healthy functions within the brain. When ty. The word itself describes a great deal. degree, but are perceptions that have no dopamine antagonists, block dopamine the mind is working properly, the rest of It comes from two Greek words - schizo basis in fact. They are very real to the per- and serotin. This treats the delusions and the body will as well. meaning split and phrenia meaning mind. son experiencing hallucinations as well Many people believe that Maslow's About 1% of the population is schizo­ them and can be terri-l Recently acadelllics I as emotional unre­ hierarchy of needs is the foundation of phrenic. The onset of this illness usually fying and incredibly ha: bee' d . sponsiveness and mental wellness. There are five elements occurs from ages 20 to 39. Men tend to debilitating. :ve n pon e:r1Ilg social withdrawal. to his pyramid. 'Physiological' needs are show signs of schizophrenia before To summarize, the effects of All of these food, water, air, sleep and shelter. These women. schizophrenia can be technology on drugs, however, have needs must be met before any others can There are many intricate symptoms to explained as someone th Sch 1 ~~ horrible side effects be. 'Safety and security' is the need to schizophrenia. It can be generally who experiences delu- you · · · O.k:U;:; such as nausea and avoid harm and to feel protected and com­ explained by one having .disturbances in sions, hallucinations, suggest that the vomiting that can be fortable. 'Love' is necessary for everyone; their thought processes and perceptions. disorganized thinking Internet is becollling just as debilitating as the giving and receiving of affection is Withdrawal from the outside world is also and agitation. Lack of 1 f disinhib the illness itself. essential to existence. The 'self-esteem' common. drive, social withdraw- a tOOt 0 . . . ition Other treatments need is fulfilled through seeking respect More specifically, one who is schizo­ al, apathy and emo- and contrtbuting that are more organic from others and ourselves. phrenic often has behavior that is disor­ tional unresponsive- to a behavioural have been found to When all of these needs have been derly, unrealistic and often irrational. The ness are also general reduction in be more effective. met, the 'self-actualization' need can be misdiagnosis of autism, a mental state in symptoms. The American fulfilled as well. This involves reaching which one seems unaware of external T h e s e public P s y c h i a t r i c one's potentiaL An imbalance is created reality, is common among . schizo­ self-awareness. Association describes when these needs aren't met. Mental ill­ phrenics. _j schizophrenia as ness is just one result of that imbalance. One who is affected by this e a n "one of the most Creating mental wellness, however, goes ness often cannot express describe people who have debilitating and baffling mental illnesses far beyond this hierarchy of needs. thoughts or words coherently. These are known." There is much misconception Everyone needs a positive attitude The person's speech lacks .. extreme symptoms as surrounding this illness. Hopefully, as our towards the self and a strong sense of per­ and clearness, which reflects the · most people would never be awareness of holistic treatment increases, sonal identity. Growth, development and confusion of the mind. The person able to pick out a schizo­ the effects of schizophrenia can be treated the ability for self-actualization are also often partakes in eccentric, unex­ individual out of a more effectively. important. Creating a balance with life and plained and sudden activities. crowd. the ability to perform in a self-directed Basically, the behavior of the Predisposing DEPRESSION manner are important for mental wellness person is distorted and factors to this and health. One's perception of reality not understood by illness can be Depression is a mood disorder that is needs to be accurate and one should be people. ger1ettc, bio- the most common form of mental illness able to love and be loved. When all of this Almost in North America. Depression is a normal criterion are met, mental well being is sure schizophrenics step in grieving, but someone who is to be present. fail to respond depressed is 'stuck' on that step and is There are also some biochemical and to most any­ grieving in a dysfunctional way. physical elements that need to be thing emo­ There are five stages in the normal addressed to more greatly ensure good tionally. grief response. They are denial, anger, bar­ mental health. One should eat well, live in T h e y gaining, depression and acceptance. One a healthy environment, get regular exer­ can grieve over the loss of anything, be it a cise, have fun and relax. Poor nutrition, e m o - job, loved one or something less specific, exposure to toxins, caffeine, alcohol, ciga­ tionally such as the loss of youth. rettes and stress should all be avoided as shallow There are many symptoms to depres­ these things inhibit wellness. a n d sion. Everyone is depressed at some point, In the emotional and spiritual side of wha but people who feel these things for a long one's life, there are things that can nurture period of time, about 2 weeks, are in need or harm mental wellness. One should cui- of help. , tivate life-affirming beliefs. Supportive The symptoms are: loss of energy, relationships and a meaningful job are fatigue, feeling 'down'; feeling empty and also essential. Taking time for oneself can having persistent low, anxious feelings; also nurture well being. Destructive loss of interest in pleasurable activities; thoughts and relationships should be disturbances in sleep patterns such as avoided at all costs. insomnia; loss- or gain in appetite or Everyone should try to meet the ele­ weight; recurring thoughts of suicide or ments above, as they can only do good death; feeling hopeless and pessimistic; things. A positive outlook can be nurtured feeling worthless , guilty or trapped; hav­ through some fairly simple goals. Me ntal ing memory lapses, loss of concentration; wellness can see anyone through the most symptoms of pain that cannot tragic times in life. explained physically such as Although genetic and other factors au"''-UI"" or stomach aches. beyond control influence the presence of Anyone who suffers from five or more mental illness, having mental health is half of these symptoms nearly every day, all the battle. When an imbalance is struck, day for more than two weeks may need

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treatment. from this illness. It usually develops in who has an unrealistic preoccupation or a cope with something too horrible for one There are four types of depression. adolescence or early adulthood and con­ fear of having a serious illness. Hearing personality to deal with. Extreme child Psychotic depression is the impairmenr of tinues throughout life. about or reading about an illness or con­ abuse has been documented as the most reality testing where the individual experi­ As with the previously discussed ill­ dition is enough to create a cause for common cause of multiple personality dis­ ences delusions. Melancholic depression nesses, medication is the treatment for alarm. That fear becomes debilitating and order. When one personality cannot deal is a form of major depression whe(e the bipolar disorder. Psychotherapy is also can continue even if medical assurance is with a stressful event, another personality individual experiences the loss of pleasure essential to the treatment. Lithium has given that there is no illness. takes over to deal with it. in all activities. been effective in the Most hypochondriacs deny and During the intervals where another Chronic depression is treatment of the despise the idea that something psycho­ personality steps in to take over, the origi­ --' I I w where an episode manic phase of the logical is the cause for their concern. nal personality has no awareness of that. ~ The perception of 0 0... lasts for two consecu­ illness as well as the Therapy is usually the treatment for this Loss of time is experienced. The main w tive years without a mental illness, depressed. Anti-psy­ disorder. personality, or the real personality, is usu­ ;)1 :J break for more than however, has some chotic medications ally the dominant one. two months. Seasonal aspects that need are more effective MULTIPLE PERSONALITY There have been few cases of this dis­ pattern depression, with the depression. DISORDER order documented. In one case, as many also know as seasonal to be dealt Because so little is as 27 separate and distinct personalities e affective disorder with. First of all, known of this disor­ This illness is one of the most rare to were evident. Each one had a name. The (SAD), is a pattern there are some der, more natural, date. It illustrates the amazing complexity only successful treatment for this disorder f that begins between holistic treatments of the mind and its incredible ability to is extensive psychotherapy. There, the October and grave misconceptions have not been popu­ protect and save itself and the body carry­ patient can deal with the event(s) that ¥ November and lasts about mental illness larly used or docu- ing it. caused that extreme defense mechanism. until between in this society mented. Basically, multiple personality disor­ In the cases where individuals have been February and April. der is the existence of two or more per­ 'cured', personalities have not always dis­ Lack of sunlight is the largely due to SOMATOFORM sonalities within a single person. Only appeared, perhaps because that person e cause of this depres- lack of knowledge. DISORDERS one personality is dominant learns to use them to cope with stress. sion. J_ _j_ at any given time. Each Depression can Conversion dis- "' This article barely touched on the e occur in anyone, at any time, in any walk order - This disorder mimics neurological 1 numerous and endless number of mental of life. The usual treatment for depression disorders. The most common form this disorders and illness that are evident in

I' is drugs, such as the very popular Prozac. disorder takes is the paralysis of one our society. This shows how complex ii In the medical profession, the usual more body parts. Usually the body and fragile the mind is and what answer to any problem is a prescription. that is affected is related to an inner ns when the delicate hal­ As with schizophrenia, a more holistic psychological conflict that the per- of the mind is thrown off. e approach should be taken. Of course, son is experiencing. perception of mental ill­ medication may be the best treatment, but A person who is expe­ ness, however, has some aspects it should be a last resort for the well being riencing this disorder that need to be dealt with. First of of the person who is depressed. will initially seek there are some grave misconcep­ s Dependence on drugs is never a good medical help. about mental illness in this society thing. Usually an exam­ due to lack of knowledge. Most I ination will people's knowledge of mental illness is g BIPOLAR DISORDER out any physical derived from the often incorrect portrayals cause. Sometimes, in the arts, such as television and movies. Bipolar disorder is commonly known as the medical profession People affected with mental disorders as manic depressive syndrome. It is a can be closed-minded, the reality of •· aren't as deranged as people may perceive severe mental illness that involves the symptom won't be revealed. ,{\ them to be. episodes of serious depression and mania. Once the knowledge that the · The second thing that needs to be A person suffering from this disorder has pain is caused by some internal examined in regards to mental illness is wide mood swings with periods of normal flict, the treatment of it. This problem can be moods in between. can help related to western medicine in general. Manic episodes can be characterized to solve.· This society is one that believes everything by having extreme energy, unusual cre­ t h solved with pill. Almost every mental ative thinking and heightened self-confi­ prob is treated with medication. dence. Obnoxious or intrusive behavior 1 e m drugs may work, but the fact is and denial that anything is wrong also d they are simply creating another prob­ comes with the manic stage. The - drug dependence. They can also depressed episodes are the extreme oppo­ simply be masking the true core of the site, with the person having no energy, problem. sadness and hopelessness. Concentration It is true that some illness can only be loss and chronic pain are also experienced treated with medication, but the vast during the depression. majority of people could benefit from There is no known cause of bipolar alternative treatments. It has been proven disorder. There is extensive research that holistic treatment and natural medi­ being done to understand the genetic cine can be just as effective, if not more, basis of the chemical imbalance that comes ommg 1nompson is not feeling than traditional drugs. with this disorder. It tends to run in fami­ well in the head ... Of course, this . In any case, everyone should be aware lies...... is sustaining the false images of of the importance of mental health and There is an extremely high suicide mental illness portrayed in the well being, as the effects of poor mental rate among untreated individuals with media, but whaddga gonna do? health can be devastating. bipolar disorder, which is about 15%. . .··~.. About 4 million North Americans suffer -..:.· to WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 18 entertainment The Art ofHuman Flesh

Kat Lourenco those who are quick to pick up on patterns will notice that the Contrast. Perhaps there is no bet- colours link the individual paint- ter word to describe the artwork of ings together, with every second local artist Peter D. Harris, now on piece sharing similar dominant display in the Rotunda Gallery at colours. Each work incorporates the Kitchener City Hall. flowing patterns with harsh verti- In fact, you won't find much cal and horizontal stripes, striking about this exhibition that doesn't an unusual balance. "The images present opposing aspects. coalesce into one seemingly Fabulously intriguing, yet at the abstract painting," says Harris, same time slightly disturbing, his "where the patterns and colours of latest work, inside2, a series of one interior space blend into the nine 36" x 36" oil on canvas paint- next." ings, combine images of the exteri- The main theme behind the or settings that we use to surround inside 2 paintings, human anatomy ourselves, with what appears natu- next to cold, lifeless shapes and rally inside our own bodies. Harris patterns, create the most con- himself describes the paintings as founding element of the art dis- PHOTO "[exploring] how the interior envi- play. "Each canvas combines ronments we create relate visually imagery abstracted from two FILE Spaghetti and meatballs anyone? I think I'll stare at my intestines first to the interior sources," architecture of T explains Harris, Harris has used well-developed ing amount of agreeing nods.) A graduation from the University of the human "...it looks like "domestic envi- techniques to bring the nine differ- warning, though: be prepared for Waterloo's fine arts program four body." meatballs in alfredo ronments and ent paintings together to create a your ideas on art to be challenged. years ago, he has participated in a Immediately our internal series of connected images. His Not your typical artist, Harris number of group and solo art exhi- upon viewing, sauce..." produced biological self. aim on inside 2 was to "unify the has been known to push the bitions in the area, including one the bold colour a surprising Symbols of odd juxtaposition of images boundaries of standard art. His at WLU's own Robert Langen scheme of the amount of domesticity through a consistent painting style past works include "Sunday Gallery. Harris has spoken twice at inside series floral wallpaper and colour palette." Dinner," a group of paintings dis- the Kitchener City Hall as a part of 2 agreeing nods. draws attention. I patterns and Inside 2 is well worth the trip to playing traditional servings of din- the city's visiting artist series, and Golden yellow,' stripes - images downtown Kitchener for anyone ner meat, and"The Inevitability of has won the 1999 Juror's Choice bright red, and rich blue and green of neutral networks, bacteria and looking to broaden their artistic Being Born," a series of paintings Award from the Library and Gallery hues, sit next to soft, earthy, tissue samples. The images are lay- horizons. Even watching others portraying a diaper clad infant in Cambridge. He presently works brownish green, and pale peachy, ered on the canvas in distinct pan- respond to the paintings is bound floating through a series of archi- out of the Globe Studios in yellow colours, catching not only els, separated by bands of colour." to be an entertaining experience tectural drawings. However, being Kitchener. the eye but the mind as well. Though the individual paintings . .it looks like meatballs in alfre- unconventional has surely been a Though seemingly unconnected, each portray separate images, do sauce....") produced a surpris- good thing for Harris. Since his Let's Talk...About Your Vagina

Lynnette Visaya the same time. It was written by Eve Ensler, an award- Women Fostering Leadership Group winning playwright, poet, activist, and (WFLG) is presenting the stage production screenwriter. She based the stories on actual of The Vagina Monologues on March 1st testimonies of a diverse group of women and 4th at Wilfrid Laurier University. The from different backgrounds and ways of life. show's timeliness is relevant to V-day and The result is a showcase of outrageous and International Women's Day (IWD). controversial dialogue describing their vagi- V-day, on February 14th, is an annual nas as beings. global movement that aims to halt violence Harsh language used to describe women against women and girls. March 8th, 2002 is and their body parts are used freely in the the chosen date to celebrate IWD. At the play. 'Cunt', 'bitch' and 'pussy' are words Brussels Summit for IWD, the Afghan used at various times in the dialogue, while women of the world announced that other moments deeply describe a woman's "Afghanistan is Everywhere," meaning need to explore her vaginal area. women all over the world can understand Kristi Edwards, Promotional Director, the turmoil and repression that Afghan believes that the use of such language and women face everyday. text is necessary for the message of the play. Amy Gaukel, Casting Director, hopes the "It's about taking language back and making timely production of The Vagina it a positive language..." "Women are talk- Monologues at WLU will contribute to the ing about vaginas, not being what society overall awareness of women's rights. "We wants them to be." want to promote women's empowerment." WFL is an informal social group of young V1SAYA "[The Vagina Monologues] attacks issues women in leadership roles at WLU. Their that people are afraid to talk about," said presentation of The Vagina Monologues is Kristi Edwards. ("It's really scary. I mean, independent of any major organizations at wr. w !!!■ Ill II III III ill L__

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2002 entertainment 19 Backtrax: 1981 A review from a 1981 issue of the Cord and a 2002 response.

No one ever could have guessed that George Lucas was a genius. He was probably a child prodigy. Like Doogie Howser...only a lot cooler. Richard Turtle changes in the movie. Lynnette Visaya The Star Wars legacy continued. The sensa- It was interesting to see men racing tional new movie is the most recent install Stanley Kubrick's classic, 2001: A Space around in spaceships of all shapes and sizes, Obviously, in 2002, we know that Stanley ment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Star Odyssey has not aged well since its release in but some external conflict would have Kubrick's prediction turned out to be not Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1968. The reality of modern technology added to the excitement. entirely true. However, 20 years have passed released in 1999. Soon enough, the next big makes the Academy Award-winning special Watching spaceships fly around for fif- a gap where many changes have occurred in movie will be Star Wars: Episode II - Attack effects of the movie seem mundane and triv- teen minutes without a single word being the world both politically and technological- ofthe Clones which will be released later on ial by today's standards. It is an unlikely said does get somewhat monotonous. There ly. Over these years, some similarities and this year. story about five men on a voyage to Jupiter. were a few humorous scenes, though, which differences are evident between the young However, due to the changes in technol- The men wish to deprogram the computer did add some life to it. people of 2002 and those from 1981. ogy, these films surpass the special effects but it anticipates their intentions and man- I find it interesting to see just what some Technology has developed a great deal. offered in 1981. Computer animation make ages to destroy four of the crew members. people see as the future, but personally, I Then, they used the rotary telephone, possi- characters such as Jabba the Hut mobile out- The remaining man miraculously reenters feel the world would be too busy trying to bly a cordless phone if they were lucky. side of their stationary dwellings. Partly the spacecraft from a shuttle and succeeds sort out the problems here in 2001 instead Now, cell phones are used by virtually every- computer-generated and partly acted out, in deprogramming the computer. of sending men off in household appliances one on campus. Whether you are hanging Jar Jar Binks, a lizard-like creature, looks For the science fiction buff, this movie is to discover new worlds. out in the Torque room or hear the annoying very real yet non-human in his features. perfect. It has everything ranging from no- This movie was a classic in its own time, jingle that someone programmed into their Therefore, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A gravity toilets to spaceships that resemble but science fiction movies seem to become phone during a class, cell phones are Space Odyssey isn't entirely wrong. Our aspi- electric toothbrushes. Hal 9000, the "per- outdated very quickly. Star Wars is already unavoidable. rations in technology may not have lead to fect" computer was the icing on the cake. It forgotten and soon an even rfiore sophisti- Although we do not fly in space ships outer-space urbanization or non-gravitation- was interesting to see how special effects cated and sensational movie will take its outside of this world, we are capable of al toilets. But technology has grown greatly and man's idea of space have changed over place. Some movies can remain a classic, but interacting with anyone around the world in the past 20 years. the past thirteen years. science fiction often has a hard time staying on the World Wide Web. We do not have to Mr. Turtle's prediction's right about stay- The movie was slow moving, initially, ahead of its time. fly to Spain or pick up a phone to call our ing on earth. The creation of technology possibly because Kubrick wished to show off friends overseas for a hefty price. Sitting at like the Internet is meant to make our lives his 1999 innovations. It did pick up during our own desks, or in the computer lab, ICQ easier. Meant to rid people of extra physical voyage to Jupiter but slowed down before and chat rooms connect people of different labour and time. What 2021 holds I don't the conclusion of the movie. Some scenes regions to one single cyberspace for free know, but I'm sure that they'll be making an were confusing because of the sudden time interaction. addition to the Star \X s movie collection. Reliving Old Skool at Underground Melissa Men cal location did not take away from was evident that Elixir kept his set their sets. diverse, appealing to all the trance On Saturday, January 19th, I The drum & bass duo, Rez-q vs. fans that dominated the dance arrived at an underground elec- Y-tech, was the first set I heard that floor as the junglists cleared the tronic music event entitled night and started off with some way. Elixir, who also had some Incected, held at The old-skool jungle fused with hip solid mixing, was very into his set. Underground, and was welcomed hop. Next, Rez-q and Y-tech spun He has been a staple in the trance scene by the sounds of drum & bass. some R&B remixes that got all the Toronto for years and However, my excitement dimin- heads dancing, including a remix it was a treat for all the K-W resi- ished ever so slightly by the $15 of the track 'Ready or not' by the dents to see him live, but that door price. Granted, I could have Fugees. The duo ended their set night the crowd belonged to Marty bought my ticket in advance for on a more new-skool note, drop- McFly. $10 but the cover at the door was ping the jungle remix of the sum- Marty McFly, a popular breaks still a little steep. mer anthem 'Space Invader' by DJ in Toronto, was up next. Marty Incected was a quality Hatiras. This set had smooth mix- set the tone of the first half of his party...by K-W standards. The ing as well as good track selection set by laying down the funky track lighting and the smoke machine - there was something for every- 'Oh la la' by the Wise Guys, which were effective. The sound system one, from the conservative drum & he subsequently mixed with one of was loud, clear, and audible. The bass head to the most rowdy new my personal favourites: 'Dance wif PHOTO Underground as a venue itself is school junglist. Variety, a key me baby,' by Wicked Lestor/Leroy. among the three Toronto The last half of Marty's set consist- located at 51 Westmount Rd,, theme I i im mrmvu FILF DJs, kept this set interesting and ed of a constant flow of remixes of You might see Marty McFIy here, but Doc Brown definitely won't be in beside Philthy McNasty's and is a attendance. great place to throw an event. My the crowd on the dance floor. '80s synth-pop songs, as well as only complaint about the dance Elixir, a popular trance DJ from remixes of popular house and Detroit Grand Pohbas, much genres. I wish I could have stayed 'Where's a crowd known for hear all the but I was beat by area is that the DJ booth was set up Toronto, woke the crowd up with techno tracks including appreciated by to DJs of am. A thanks to the so the DJ was facing away from the some pulsating NU NRG, keeping your head at?' by Basement Jaxx. their love techno. 5:00 big pro- crowd. With this setup he faced the pace with UK hard house, This DJ was all about the remixes All in all, it was great to see and moters for utilizing the resources them a towards the bar and entrance which gradually turned into hard Saturday night and even ended his hear these Toronto-area DJs, who available to to put together that held at instead. Nonetheless, the DJs were trance, and then ended his set with set with the breakbeat remix of the have each made a name for them- solid party WASN'T still clearly in view and their physi- the epic trance he is known for. It techno track 'Sandwiches' by selves in their respective music Felicity's!

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tencies. 01' Dirty is sorely missed. engaged within the evolutionary I need to hear gonorrhea rhymed process that attempts to examine with diarrhea. Also, the brag rap the genre through retrospective has a tendency to surface. 'Soul means are often unsuccessful. Power' is mediocre, as is 'Chrome Fortunately, there are people ear candy Wheels', which sounds awfully like around like DJ Eternal who keep Cappa's 'Slang Editorial'. Jungle's potent history alive while Nevertheless, "bang this shit examining the contemporary side retarded". WU = Wake Up! of the music. The end product of from clever ("trading his soul for in a room with the bare essentials Nick Solowski did both DJ Eternal's cross-section of Jungle riches") to over-the-top (labeling needed to produce beats as hard is Darkside ofa Junglist: an album Jigga as "Gay-Z"). Rather, give me as ones on 36 Chambers, Cuban which seamlessly blends rare re- 'Destroy & Rebuild', a song paying Linx, or (God willing) Liquid mixes of classic ragga and jump-up homage to Slick Rick where Nas Swords. Try to be moderately anthems with newer releases from lashes out at Nature and Cormega pleased if he keeps churning out the likes of John B. and Abstract. for failing to rep Queensbridge. LP's like Iron Flag, the fourth Beyond a brilliant track selection, Unfortunately Stillmatic falls prey group effort. the mixes are chalked full of clever to length, but with almost as many 'In the Hood' renews my faith, turntable manipulation which producers as tracks, it was with its blaring horns, sirens and make Darkside flow as smoothly as inevitable. Nas' club jam attempt, gunshots yelling a Wu wakeup call. your mother's runny scrambled 'Braveheart Party', comes off as a If it's true, the Shaolin and the Wu- eggs. Nas Baby Blue sound alike, and Tang could be dangerous. Mention must also be made to Stillmatic although his post 9-11 views on 'Radioactive' is Wu-pleasure with Eternal's refreshing "do it your- 'Rule' are worth a listen, they lose four punishing verses alongside DJ Eternal self" ethic which went into the There was bound to be compar- their power over a corny Tears for ninja stars (check it out with head- Darkside of a Junglist making of Darkside ofa Junglist. isons. So is it ill? No doubt. Fears sample. But I'm being hard phones). You think you're Wu-Tang The in sleeve of the CD reads: Another Illmatic? Not quite. At on Nas. In many ways, Stillmatic is style can defeat me? The strings of By relocating last year DJ Eternal unauthorized duplication of this result more least Nas agrees with me...some- a return , but it also offers a hope- 'Iron Flag' and its "magnificent left behind a legacy contained CD may in gigs for what. He rhymes, "thought I'd ful glimpse of a rap future for wordplay" disagree. within some of the greatest mixed me. Please feel free to copy this make another Illmatic/but it's those yearning to listen, not just 9-Iron Flag keeps it all in-house tapes and live performances to CD." Phew, now I won't feel guilty always forward I'm moving, never hear. (strictly Wu). Ghost, Rae, and the ever grace the ears of Kitchener when I burn this album for all my backward/here's another classic". Gza spark melancholic tales on jungle fans. Needless to say, his friends who enjoy the finer things Despite Nas' claims, Stillmatic 'Babies' and Deck prophesizes on presence within the Tri-Cities has in life...like wicked jungle. sounds best when echoing his pre- the freestyle-ish 'One of These been missed. Finally, DJ Eternal Darkside of a Junglist is a gem. vious masterpiece. His unprece- Days'. Doing the Abbott proud, Tru provides Kitchener-Waterloo with a Get in touch with DJ Eternal dented ability to weave truthful Master's 'Ya'll Been Warned' bangs, new mixed cd entitled Darkside of through www.rewindcrew.com to storytelling over tracks laid out by bangs, bangs, and Rza expertly a Junglist. get it. the likes of L.E.S. and Large spits lyrical thunder. The essential problem with Professor solidifies his status Of course, there are inconsis- drum and bass is that it is so fully Noah Deszca among the best. On 'Rewind' Nas re-lives a tale of murder, deceit and sex in reverse, while '2nd Childhood' reflects on the lives of those unable to outgrow bad Wu Tang Clan College finest Fleming habits over one of the Iron Flag Premier beats in years. Nas got beef too. His rivalry Admit it. You slept on Wu. That's with Jay-Z hits new plateaus on O.K. I'm convinced their glory days 'Ether', although his rhymes range are over. Let's say we lock the Rza

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Saturday evening was a sweep. The 11 point lead the Hawks The women started things off had worked for in the first half on both nights, setting a tone for ended up narrowing to a 70-60 final score. Laurier 70, Lakehead 60 These self-induced troubles seem to have continued over into the men to follow. The Hawks took the first half of Saturday's game. it to the lady visitors from the The Hawks struggled to capi- north, taking two wins from them talize on scoring opportunities, as and sending them on their way their only half decent scoring per- empty handed. They may want to centage came from free throw consider swinging by the North range. Their field attempts were their home to ask to the least. IjOIHAIbWIIH Pole on way meager say Santa for some game. Despite this, the Hawks still had The Hawks had very little trou- enough talent to remain ahead of ble with the Thunderwolves over the less than talented UMJkA Women's basketball team extends winning streak to four games...in a row...that's wins...they are winning' the course of the weekend. Thunderwolves. Friday's encounter began well for At the conclusion of the first eventual final score of 92-59. shooting percentages from the and everyone was able to add the ladies, shooting respectably Ouch! first half, the Hawks tortured their something," explained co-captain with The golden story was once competition. Lakehead were Christa Lodge. That was precisely from the field and scoring Laurier 92, Lakehead 59 ease. again the three-Hawk punch, con- reportedly making calls to the air- what they needed to do and had a Leading the scoring efforts was sisting of Delicia Channer, Sarah port for a possible earlier flight triumphant score to show for it. Delicia Channer, with 16 points half, the scale slightly leaned for Zagorski, and Robin Roszell. back to Thunder Bay. There was certainly no thun- and four steals in only twenty min- the Hawks by a score of 36-30. Names that we have definitely They were squeezed from der to be heard from the dis- utes of play. But the Hawks would have heard before, these players led the every side; the Hawks were not sheveled Wolves; they had traveled Sarah Zagorski contributed none of the same troubles in the scoring efforts with 20, 17, and 13 only unstoppable on offence, they all this way only to be shutout by with 15 points of her own and second half. A new team emerged points, respectively. also picked up their defense our two Laurier basketball teams. seven impressive assists, more from the locker room to the unfor- The team shooting percent- immensely. They caused a total of The Hawks were making rum- than fulfilling her duty from the tunate surprise of the ages went through the roof. The 30 turnovers, in contrast to the bling sounds of their own as they point guard position. Thunderwolves. team outshined themselves and mere 10 that they themselves com- added two wins to their regular Robin Roszell added 12 points In the second half alone, the were close to perfection in their mitted. season record, climbing a spot in to the teams labour and dominat- Hawks outscored their opposition execution. "It was a total team effort in the the league standings to fifth place ed the rebounding initiative by col- 56-29, widening the gap to an Doubling and tripling their second half. We picked things up out of eight teams. Women's Hockey requesting some competition Kristen lipscombe upset, they did manage to compete slightly play marker. ping off a stellar score of 11 goals over the better but, Laurier still defeated Western by Following the Lancers' solitary goal of Lancers' lonesome marker. Lady Hawks hockey continues to dominate a score of 5-0. the game, the Hawks picked up the pace and "Penalties can be a team's downfall," OUA league play, with Laurier optimistically Third year veteran and assistant captain, started pressuring Windsor's defense. By the commented Captain Heather Allan on the looking forward to attending the Nationals Jackie Grahek, was named player of the end of the first, the scoreboard read 3-1 in Hawk's build up of penalty minutes. "But we in Regina at the end of February. Of course, game in the match versus the 'Stangs, with favour of the Hawks. overcame them. We finished off an a high one obstacle stands in WLU's way to OUA her consistent efforts generating 2 markers Assistant Coach, Roly Webster, noted that note, with lots of goals." and CIS success: rivals and defending and 1 assist, including an impressive goal on the Hawks have displayed a habit of playing "This is the first game since we've been National champions, the U of T Blues. the power play. down to the level of the competition, but back where we have played as a whole," However, as the play-offs rapidly Rookie net minder Cindy Eadie stood up appeared impressed with Laurier's increase commented fourth year veteran Jenn approach, it appears as though perhaps not to all 18 shots that Western managed to send in intensity by the end of the first. Neilson on the Hawks' return from Finland. even the girls in blue and white will be able her way, acquiring her fourth shutout of the "This is the best all four lines have skat- "All the lines contributed offensively." to stop the Hawks on their quest to con- season. ed in a while," commented Webster on the Joseph racked up 6 points overall includ- quering the OUAs and The Hawks man- team's efforts. ing 2 goals and 4 their aged to pound their "However, we do need assists, while rookie taking prosper- Laurier 5, Western 0 Laurier 11, Windsor 1 ous season to opponents with 44 to support the puck bet- Shannon Mashinter Saskatchewan. shots, taking every ter." pocketed a hat trick This past week, the Hawks improved offensive chance that was created in the A number of penalties held the Hawks and 2 assists for a total of 5 points; two of their undefeated regular season with two Mustangs' zone. back in the second period. Laurier was only Mashinter's goals were scored within 22 sec- more solid victories, upping their record to Although Laurier put on a convincing able to pocket one marker, with rookie for- onds of each other. 13-0-1. In fact, Laurier did not need a zam- performance against the 'Stangs, it was on ward, Amanda Joseph, scoring a beautiful Neilson contributed to the scoreboard boni between periods, as the Hawks man- the 19th that the Lady Hawks indisputably short-handed goal. Joseph walked right past with one goal and 3 assists. Krissy aged to wipe the ice clean with the floun- excelled, skating all over the Windsor the bewildered Lancers, sliding one past Thompson added two goals and an assist, dering Mustangs and Lancers. Lancers and walking away with a tremen- Windsor's goalie and making it look easy. while Merritt Blundy, Kate MacNamara and On January 15th, the Hawks faced off dous 11-1 win. In third period action the Hawks came Allan also contributed markers. against the Western Mustangs at the During first period action, the Hawks out exceptionally strong. Within a minute Laurier currently stands at the top of the Waterloo Recreation Complex. The Mustangs lacked some of their usual intensity and the and a half of the third, Laurier began an OUA West and are ranked fourth nationally. came in with hopes of strengthening their Lancers were able to stay in the game on the unstoppable scoring streak, with four pretty The Hawks continue on their journey to the play against Laurier, having suffered a 7-1 scoreboard. After Laurier was up 2-0, goals, leaving the Lancers in the dust. top and hope to prove that purple and gold, loss at the hands of the Hawks last week. Windsor was able to take advantage of a Laurier went on to acquire three more not U of T's blue and white, are the colours Although the Mustangs were once again Golden Hawk penalty and secured a power goals by the end of the third with ease, top- to be feared. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 22

sports Men's B-ball sweep Lakehead Indecent Exposure

Caitlin Howlett seen just as many girls lose sight of what they are actually doing and direct all attention to the godly athlete doing dips in the corner, muscles bulging along with the vein on his forehead. There are also girls who lose concentration trying to ponder how on earth someone could wear NAME such a ridiculous outfit to a work- out. Honestly, what kind of sup- YOU'RE The Athletic Complex must have port does a string tank top give? forgotten to post one of their Let me tell you: None! flashy signs that the gym was now Congrats to those who have an a nightclub. Well, that is what you amazing body and have worked FORGOTI are led to believe when you see very hard to keep it that way, but BUT what some of the users are wear- that is still no reason to work out ing these days. in your sports bra. Sports bras YOU. Walking into the cardio room don't belong on the treadmills, MET of the AC is much like entering the people in t-shirts do. I Turret during Frosh Week. String Wearing suitable gym attire is a tank tops, bra tops, way-low jog- challenge for quite a few ladies, SORRY, ging pants, skimpy bicycle shorts, and even men, in the WLU gym. Men's basketball reconvened on their winning ways with two victories over Lakehead this past weekend. hoobs popping out of shirts that But the basic slightly oversized t- were meant for four year olds, and shirt, shorts of a respectable Craig Reaney in the Thunder Bay drinking water. Laurier up four points with six min- exposed navels length and run- The Hawks were down 59-51 utes to play. (might as well just ning shoes are a How much longer will the Laurier with ten minutes left in the game Unfortunately for the Hawks, put a sign there perfect combina- men's basketball team be able to and Lakehead firmly in control. Or Lakehead would put together a run saying, 'open for 'Walking into tion, and much retain their underdog status? It's so it seemed, just before Laurier's of their own and conclude the first business') make the cardio appreciated by been said that in order for a team excellent three point specialists half of play with two consecutive up a large percent- room of the AC gym patrons who to be titled an underdog they must stepped it up. Dan Jonker, Chris buckets. This put Laurier down age of the scantily are sick and tired have the odds Caruso and one, 37-36 after the first twenty clad users of the is much like of watching the stacked against Laurier 76, Lakehead 72 Andrew MacKay minutes. WLU athletic facili- entering the cardio room them, so that their shot the Hawks It was none other than rookie ties. Turret become a runway chance of winning is unlikely. back into the game. Keith who would significantly It is not what duringFrosh for bar fashions. Prior to this weekend, Laurier Jonker's closed the gap to two, increase Laurier's lead mid-way they are wearing What would was ranked second in the OUA with his fifth three-pointer of the through the second half. Keith that 1 have a prob- Week." happen if WLU West division and had hoped to game and Keith tied it up with a looked unstoppable as he created lem with, but were to institute a continue their winning ways, with nice move in the paint. excellent looks for himself. rather the type of mandatory dress games against Lakehead scheduled With less than two minutes to Eighteen of his game-high 26 atmosphere it produces in an envi- code for gym users, much like the for both Friday and Saturday play, Lakehead had possession and point game came in the second ronment that is meant to be one followed at McMaster evenings at the Athletic Complex. was looking for the win, or to at half. Special reference should be encouraging to those starting a fit- University? The Marauder policy Friday's game began with good least tie the game. made to his five consecutively ness regime and a place of soli- on gym attire requires a full shirt ball movement, as the Hawks But neither option would mate- made field goals for Laurier mid tude and concentration for those with sleeves to be worn at all seemed to be feeling out their rialize for Lakehead, as Predrag way though the second half. Keith already maintaining a healthy fit- times, no halter tops, tank tops or northern opponents. Radovic established great position extended their lead to thirteen. ness routine. half shirts permitted. A t-shirt Struggling with their offence and took the charge late in the Head Coach Peter Campbell The most distracting element must cover sleeveless unitards, early on, Laurier scored only two game, producing appropriate commented that Keith "is averag- of these less than covering work- and short or long track pants, points in the first three minutes of chants of "M.V.Pre". ing thirty minutes a game" and that out outfits is that people start to wind pants or tights are allowed, play due to their finishing woes. Caruso sealed the game with a "he's (been) one of our steadiest stare and forget where they are but no cut-offs or trousers with

Matters only seemed to get worse couple of free throws making the players all year." This was obvious and who they are. On several occa- zippers. , as post player Chris Keith got into final score 76-72. as he took control of the game sions I have witnessed people A dress code such as early foul trouble. Saturday marked the second when called upon, as he has also falling off treadmills and tripping McMaster's is not going to blow a But as usual, the rest of the game in as many nights for the done in previous encounters. over dumbbells as a result of student's budget, nor is it going to Hawks stepped up when required Hawks, and it showed early on. Campbell also noted that "we someone wearing less than ample send students into protest. At to compensate for Keith's absence Once again Laurier started out, did a good job getting the ball into clothing (note: despite popular worst, it will actually let people get on the court. averaging only one point per Chris's hands when we needed to," belief, keeping drool in the mouth back to doing what they initially Dan Jonker's smooth jumper minute over the first ten minutes recognizing the teams ability to see is cool). intended to do at the gym, work- helped him lead the Hawks with of the game. and make the On one particular day, I saw a out. thirteen points in the first twenty The poor Laurier 83, Lakehead 72 extra pass. passerby get nailed in the leg by a The gym has never been a bar, minutes of play. Darren Veira's shooting from Laurier contin- young man on the leg extension nor should it ever be perceived as three pointer put them ahead to both sides of the ball would not ued to control the tempo of the who was wildly trying to impress a a bar. It is meant to act as an envi- 36-35 at the conclusion of the half. continue, however, as both game and lead by as many as six- girl who's only noticeable feature ronment in which one can achieve The second half of play began Lakehead and the Hawks would go teen. was the fact that she could a level of physical fitness and enjoy as chaotic as the first did. Keith's on a tear for the remainder of the With the clock ticking down, a squeeze herself into her younger a little social interaction at the early foul saw him promptly half. Lakehead player committed an sister's bra. same time. Gym users should be removed from the game with three Back to back three pointers intentional foul on Laurier's point I am not criticizing the male able to use the facilities without fouls. In addition, Lakehead's from rookies Andrew MacKay and guard, Todd Cooney. population and their wandering distractions from inappropriately shooting was so impressive, it can James Hudson, as well as Jonker Cooney, who played sixty-three eyes and other body parts. I have dressed users. only be contributed to something converting a three of his own, put minutes over the course of the two games, had nine assists while com- OUA West Men's Basketball Standings mitting a remarkable zero Campbell mentioned that flights completely emptyhanded. turnovers for the entire weekend. "Lakehead plays back to back every However the question still However, Cooney's foul line weekend, and that's a learning remains: how much longer can sec- troubles persisted as his weekend experience for us," adding, "win- ond placed Laurier be considered average was well below his season ning back to back was a big boost an underdog? average of fifty percent. to our confidence." This question will be answered, Fortunately for Cooney and The men completed a total partially or in whole, on Laurier, the game wasn't close sweep over the Lakehead Wednesday when the Hawks face enough to be decided at the line. Thunderwolves. The Hawks, both the league-leading Western The Hawks took this second his and hers, dominated the visi- Mustangs at home. SORRY, YOU, game by a final score of 83-72. tors and sent them on their return WEDNESDAYI METJANUARYBUT23I2002FORGOT YOU'RE NAME sports 23 Topping the Badgers Figure skaters steppin' up Men'shockey fromcomes behindclaimvictory to Colin Duffett many of Brock's consistent scoring oppourtunities. Big game plays made by big game The Laurier team continued to players was the story of the pressure the Brock University evening. Badgers, eventually levelling the Leading the way on Saturday score at 1 mid-way through the night for the Laurier Golden Hawk second period. men's hockey team were Josh Unfortunately, Brock stormed Seabrook, Brandon Sacco, and back and scored the go ahead goal NickVukovic. Leading by example, shortly thereafter. these three Golden Hawks helped Realizing the importance of the their team come from behind to game, Laurier entered the third beat the Brock University Badgers period firing on all cylinders. 4-3 in over- Chris time. Laurier 4, Brock 3 Osbourne The tied the game Golden Hawks pulled through for up for Laurier 14 seconds into the The figure skating team proved their mettle at a recent invitational in Toronto. The squad placed fifth overall a very important win against their period, a period that Laurier division rivals. The win put the would dominate on both sides of Nicole Sidler tute skaters were placed into two U of T invitational team three points up on the the puck. other events, somewhat unpre- Top finishers Badgers for the last play-off spot. The determination and desire The varsity figure skating team pared for a competitive situation. More importantly, three points that the players showed paid off. demonstrated their competitive However, third and fourth Marissa Mclllmoyl: 2nd - silver free skate behind second place Guelph in the With only 30 seconds remaining in edge at the second OUA invitation- place standings were awarded in Senior very close Mid-West Division. the game and Sacco on the bench al competition of the season in these events, proving the team's Amy Butchart:2nd - Short program Moir: 2nd - A shaky Laurier men's team in favour of the extra attacker, Toronto this weekend. strength and flexibility. Leanne Long program showed up at the beginning of the Vukovic fired a shot from the point Despite having injured skaters, The team hopes to improve at JulieBorek, Butchart, Mclllmoyl game, as they gave up multiple that tipped off Seabrook in front, the team managed to pull off a the OUA finals at Western next and Moir: 3rd - Fours free skate - Open scoring oppourtunities early on. and found its way past the helpless fifth place finish in the overall month by altering aspects of their Nicole Sidler: 3rd solo dance In total, the team gave up as Guelph netminder. standings. Forced to withdraw individual programs and training many as four clear breakaways and Overtime would prove to be from one event altogether, substi- the synchronized skating program. many 2-on-l oppourtunities. The very rejuvenating for the team as Brock scoring oppourtunities were Laurier scored the game winner on the boards and subsequently onships. before the OUA playoffs. a result of unclear communication another Vukovic shot from the forced out of the game. Their next three games should In order to get anywhere in the and coverage, a problem that has point. With the win, the Wilfird give the Hawks a shot against two playoffs, Laurier will need more plagued the Golden Hawks The Golden Hawks scored the Laurier men's hockey team breaks teams that they should defeat: big games from their top guns. throughout the season. goal on the two minute powerplay their four game winless streak. Windsor and Waterloo. Saturday night was a perfect dis- Laurier was able to stay in the they received after Brock forward, The next few weeks will prove Wins against these two teams play of His-Hockey Hawk poten- game early on due to the great Ryan Shaver slammed Laurier to be very crucial in terms of how will give the Golden Hawks a much tial. play of netminder Brandon Sacco. defenseman Ryan Crombeen from far Laurier goes in the their quest needed boost in confidence head- Sacco stood his ground absorbing behind. He was sent flying into to return to the national champi- ing into the final stretch of games

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They Euler/Leupold is extra special for several Program at Laurier in a building com- deal with everything from being there for reasons. First of all, I live with 23 amazing Any final thoughts? prised wholly of men? students when a personal issue arises to late women. Together, we have made Leupold 1 We like to have sleepovers and do Yes, a building with over 200 men can turn night PS2 games. the place to be! makeovers and play with our barbies. out to be a classy establishment. One might Sometimes if we're lucky the boys from believe that there is not What is this slogan What is the best part of Donning on an upstairs come and visit with their GI Joes way that an all male resi- that Little House car- all-female floor? and we all play together. We all have pink dence can be deemed One might believe ries about not want- Donning for these women is not a task or frilly bedskirts and matching curtains, and "classy" but through the that there is not way ing to be there but help of over 200 superi- that an all male resi- not leaving? or first-year undergradu- dence can be deemed A funny thing one always ate men, 9 Residence hears about Little House Life Staff and 1 "classy" but... is that no one ever wants Residence Life Area to live there, but once Coordinator, that task is^ '-students arrive, they made enjoyable and something one looks never want to leave. It is this statement that forward to doing everyday when they get is a challenge to the residents of the build- out of bed at C.H. Little House. ing as well as the staff to make Little House the place to be every year. When I say I am What type of events can an all-male a Don at Little House, I am proud to say that residence partake in to build cama- we at Little House "build tradition through raderie and add to the residence expe- excellence in men." rience? Being a Don at Little House is something What is your overall feeling about your that is never taken for granted because of position and would you encourage oth- the history this building entails. Little House ers to join the Residence Life Staff? traditions scope a wide range of items and To say that 1 enjoy being a Residence Don at activities from the ever popular Gator Cup Little House is an understatement. I am Ball Hockey Tournament to its work with privledged every day to work alongside with charities such as Anselma House. Little Merko, Wheeler, Coach, BC, Potter, House has always prided itself on the devel- Murdoch, Wettlaufer, Zip and Joely. These opment of outstanding leaders through guys deserve so much credit for making this House Council, other campus activities. building what it is. It is a privlege to live with over 200 outstanding Laurier men and we How does the staff and residents of the here at Little House will hopefully continue KLEIN building contribute to its livablity and to turn heads. overall attitude? KEVIN Our first-year population in the building Alternative study: translated means parties constantly, class comes second to the bar. maybenotothers of 25 Be the best Don since Mr. Roper Jennifer Asselin myself." remarked. "When one of your stu Kevin, who has also been a Don dents are going through some- When you think back to your first for the past two years, cites his thing, you have to deal with it as if year at Laurier, think of the people Don as his reason for becoming it's your issue as well." you were affected by most. There one himself. When asked what characteris- is a good chance they lived within "I didn't have a very strong tics of a person applying to be a a few rooms of you and liked to be Don in my first year so I wanted to Don should have, Kevin recom- addressed by their official title; try and make it better and to create mends being "adaptive, flexible Don. my own atmosphere," he said. and to not only be able to establish These are the people in resi- As a whole, when asked about good relationships but develop dence who you can go to in order the greatest moment of being in them as well." to ask questions that are puzzling their position both replied that Karen's thoughts on the topic you, or just hang out with and have there's no better feeling than were that "a person must be hard- fun. These are your confidants as being the very first face for stu- working, have good common well as your watchful eye. dents to see on the first day sense and be a good listener." Now is the time to apply for The job description includes If these characteristics describe one of these coveted positions, if many benefits and many demands. you, be sure to pick up an applica- you think you've got what it takes. One of the things that you receive tion at the housingoffice which are But wait a second, what does it with your position is free accom- available now and due on February take?? modations as well as a pay stipend 4th. As well, an information ses- Kevin Beatty and Karen at the end of each term. Don't be sion is being held on January 29th Robinson, Dons, fooled, though, in Room IEI from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Willison and and think you This will give you a chance to ask this for any questions you may have and it Bouckaert Hall These are your can do respectively, the benefits and ROCHACWWICH will also be an opportunity to know the inside confidants as neglect the job. speak with current Dons. track of residence well as your "You cannot do LAURA On a final note, Karen wanted this job for the Ironically, no one in this picture is a don. But they do want to be to make sure that it was under- life and what it named Don. Or Donna, but most likely Don. takes to make it watchful eye. wrong reasons stood just what the job entails. to the big leagues such as it being a Karen sees the rewards of there is a one week "Don Camp" "Being a Don requires a differ- and have been " housing option being part of the Residence Life which includes extensive training ent range of personalities so don't kind enough to share that informa- or for the fact that it will look good Staff at Laurier as what it is: a life on a variety of issues and each staff be afraid to apply if you think tion with you. on your resume," stresses Karen. changing- experience. member must come with first aid you're too shy or not as outgoing Karen's reason for becoming a Kevin agrees that you have to "Being a Don is so rewarding. training. as others. The most important Don two years ago was wanting to have the right motivation to apply There's always something going on The learning doesn't stop thing is that you are compassion- be part of the growth process of for the job. and there's such an energy. It's there, though. Professional devel- ate, caring, and respect the job of the young men and women. "Off paper is where you get the also great to be able to meet new, opment sessions are held once a being a Don," she said. "Being a first year student at rewards," replied Kevin. "It's the different, and diverse people, and month focusing on elements that one point, I understand the diffi- late night chats, special program- to learn from them," agrees Karen. the Don's themselves want to see with aca- not all fun and and have been Staff meet- culty of the transition. I wanted to ming, and helping out It's games facing. A be a part of the growth and devel- demics that make the job worth- though. 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Weekly Business Joke fell from the $60 dollar range to the $7 dol- Dinosaur #1: "How many economists does lar range. (It has since rebounded slightly to it take to screw in a light bulb?" the $12 dollar range). Finally, Nortel had to Business Bytes lay-off about 43,400 employees. Don't worry Dinosaur #2: "What is an economist?" too much about President and CEO John Roth, though. He took home $142 million in Dinosaur #1: "A flunkie mathematician who susceptible to the moon's pull and there- analysts utterly flummoxed, and an ener- salary and bonuses last year. But that's not tries to predict the population of kangaroos fore, lunar forces affect the stock market. getic debate has broken out as to whether the only suspect occurance happening in in Australia. But that's not important and They compiled data from 48 countries and the Bank of Canada should enter the fray to business. don't ask what "a kangaroo is." determined that stock returns at the time of help support and stabilize the dollar. Some Today's nominee for that award is Enron a full moon are 6.6% lower than stock possible causes for the sag include: the cur- and company CEO, Kenneth Lay. The Dinosaur #2: "I don't know, how many?" returns around the period of a new moon. rent conflict in Afghanistan and the sur- American company filed for bankruptcy on They also discovered that the pull of the rounding nations, the recession in the US December 2nd after collapsing under a huge Dinosaur #1: "10 economists and one grad moon has a stronger effect on markets in (our largest trading partner) which has debt load of $13 billion dollars. The compa- student. One economist to make a model, developing countries. helped cause our national rate of unemploy- ny had a 52-week high on the New York one to run the regression, one to test the In a related "story," researchers also ment to rise to 8%, and rumours that Prime Stock Exchange (NYSE) of $84.63 (US). It hypothesis, one to interpret the results, one found that sunbeams play a role in influenc- Minister Jean Chretien may be planning to closed Friday at $0.67 (US). Adding to the to conclude how to screw it on, one grad ing investment decisions. They calculated run for a third term in office. pain was the fact that many Enron employ- student to screw it on, and five economists that the annualized nominal return rate on a A cheaper Canadian dollar makes our ees had their entire retirement pension trying to fight off the dinosaurs trying to eat sunny day is about 24.8% a year, compared exports cheaper to the United States. Since plans tied up in Enron stock, which has fall- them." to a mere 8.7% per year return on overcast our economy consists of a large percentage en 99% in value this year. Further shady sit- days. of export-based industries (lumber, miner- uations to come out of the debacle include Man on the Moon Or perhaps all this is simply further als, oil, and aircraft etc.), a lower dollar can improper accounting procedures from "Sand of the sea runs red proof that investors do not always act actually help our economy. Conversely, a accounting and consulting company, Arthur Where the sunset reaches and quivers rationally when making investment deci- weaker loonie, when compared to the Andersen, and possible political implica- Sand of the sea runs yellow sions. American greenback, will make US imports tions, as Enron was a major contributor to Where the moon slants and wavers" more expensive. Finally, sports fans may George W. Bush during his Presidential cam- "Flux" By: Carl Sandberg Dollar Limbo remember that the Jays lost tens of millions paign. One thing is certain: lawsuits are fly- Last week, the Canadian dollar contin- of dollars last season, the most in the majors ing like snowflakes in the US. It might be a The moon has been associated with ued to fall against the American dollar. Our in fact. Three quarters of their loss was good idea for CEO Lay to find a quiet island many things over the course of history, be it currency closed the week worth 62.09 cents attributed to the weak Canadian currency. to hide out for a while. Of course he should werewolves, ocean tides, and fertility to (US). This is a record low for the loonie. For And now our dollar has dropped a further be able to buy one, with his $135 million in name a few. However, a couple things the every 100 Canadian dollars exchanged we 6% in the past year. salary and bonuses. moon has never been attached to are invest- would receive 62.09 American Dollars. On ing and the stock market... until now. the flipside, 1 American Dollar is currently Move Over John Roth Compiled by Matt Shea Three researchers at the University of worth $1.61 Canadian. Yes, Nortel did lose $27.3 billion dollars and Chris Jacobson Michigan are convinced that humans are The unprecedented drop has currency (US) in the year 2001. Yes, the stock price Chris jacobson: wolf in sheep's clothing WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 2002 classifieds 27

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