Monday. September 7, 2009 • Volume 50. Issue 4 • thecord.ca

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A fire that broke out April14 on the fourth floor of Wilfrid Laurier Univer­ sity's Waterloo College Hall (WCH) student residence is believed to have been started by the first-year student who died as a result of injuries suf­ fered in the fire. "We believe that primarily the vic­ tim in this case played a role in the fire;' said Olaf Heinzel, public affairs In April, co-ordinator for the Waterloo Region­ 1male ski al Police Service (WRPS). Though he could not go into fur­ ther details as the fire marshal is still waiting for results from the forensic department, Heinzel noted that "some accelerant ... was used in the fire:• "We are still waiting for some test results to come back;' he said. "The testing will help us determine what chemicals may have been used [to spread the fire]:· Heinzel said that it could take months for the findings to be released, noting that"other factors may play a role in [the fire marshal] being able to provide a report:' 19-year-old David LaForest died in a Hamilton hospital after suffering from the severe bums he received in the WCH fire. On the evening of April 14 students saw him being carried outside of the building by a residence ol Summer of unemployment life don. Following the fire, damage to WCH residence was so severe that stu­ ARSHAD DESAI students who were looking to complete dents had to be relocated to hotels CORD NATIONAL a summer work term. June unemployment rates, and vacant student residences for the LINDA GIVETASH "In 2007 co-op rate was 98.6 per remainder of the semester's exam LOCAL AN D NATI O NAL EDITOR cent, last year it was 97·9 per cent Canadians age 15 to 24 period. and this year it is 96 per cent;' said According to assistant vice-pres­ "I was out of a job then for over a Lazenby. ident of physical resources Gary month;' said Sven Nyman, a second­ Though an increased number of co­ 20 Nower, damages totaled $1.3 million, September year arts student at Wilfrid Laurier ops were uhable to find placements, which will be covered by the univer­ 'd will close University. Lazenby noted that these students will sity's insurance policy. !10 to finish Nyman is one of many students who still be able to stay in the program. Repairs to the building - includ­ has felt the repercussions of the reces­ "Students who participated fully in ing fixing structural and electrical ele­ sion on the stUdent job market this the job application and interview pro­ ments, as well as cleaning and replac­ ay hallelu- summer. cess but were not successful in obtain­ ing furniture - were completed Aug. ing a work term are eligible to continue 20 in time for 320 students to move 'nning for Student jobs scarce in co-op.n into the residence on Sept. 7· Statistics Canada reported a 21 per cent However, to graduate with co-op the 15 student unemployment rate, the high­ standard requirements must still be est it's been since the 1970s. met, meaning that students "will com­ The majority of students rely on plete their third work term before they c Inside summer employment to offset finan­ graduate but will not be charged an ad­ Q) u cial burdens they incur while at univer­ ditional co-op fee;' explained Lazenby. (ij sity from September to April. With the student unemployment ..9- hener With the national job loss count at rate at its highest in 30 years, many feel Q) Waterloo bares it all 414,000 since October, this summer that this is an issue that needs to be ad­ ~ 0,000 many students have been unable to se­ dressed immediately. c Uptown's busker festival draws Q) 10 more than a family crowd terloo curework. E "I've barely been getting 10 to 15 WLU offers students >, 0,000 hours, sometimes just eight hours a support in budgeting a.0 Local, page 13 week," explained Nyman, whose part­ Kory Preston, vice-president of univer­ E Q) ~ terloo time summer employment is failing to sity affairs for the Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ c (ROW) meet his current financial needs. versity Students' Union, noted that the ::::> "You need full-time [work] to save union has created a financial resource Arts venues in Waterloo 0,000 up enough money, because [Ontario committee in response to students' fi­ ment Student Assistance Program] OSAP nancial difficulties this year. From theaters to art galleries, a just isn't enough,n said Nyman. The committee's main objective will 5 guide to culture in town illion Following a summer of unemploy­ be to assist students in creating finan­ ment Nyman, and thousands of others, cial budget plans. Arts, page 27 ment are now left searching for alternative "The idea behind the financial re­ illion solutions - such as taking out private source committee is really to provide loans and keeping jobs throughout the what we saw as a service that wasn't duate school year - to fund their education. being provided at the tim~.n said How 0-Week evolves dents Preston. Co-oP. students struggle "[Students] will be able to sit down An examination of the week to find placements with a committee member and the before classes, over four years illion* I I I l 'l!!!!llllllllli l 11-..- 1 l j .;..... I Karen Lazenby co-op coordinator o~ ...... (J) ro r-.. \0 l1) -q- t-0 N ...... 0 (J) semesters at Laurier said that there has been a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (J) I Features, page 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (J) for 5 years decline in the employment rate for page 15 N N N N N N N N N N ...... 2 • EDITOR'S PAGE The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009

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Editor-in-Chief Laura Carlson • [email protected] News This month Vocal Cord in quotes What do you think of This is Laurier's new facelift?

No matter what you The Cord ''get your degree in, no matter what your of two campus papers (the College Cord and Newsweekly). subject or you major is, The newspaper industry is vastly different today than it was 50 years make sure that you are ago and the "weekly" no longer seems representative of what it is we do. doing something that "It looks absolutely We exist to report on what is im­ beautiful.. .. They've given LAURA CARLSON portant to the Laurier community and you love:' our campus the facelift it EDITOR-IN-CHIEF offer a platform for dialogue about is­ needs." sues currently effecting students. With the increasing immediacy of - Allison Williams, "Isabella" -Claire Petch This edition ofThe Cord marks an im­ news, if we solely provided a weekly of the Aerial Angels Fourth-year English portant moment in the rich history of digest of campus events we would not our 84-year-old publication. · be fulfilling our role. At 44 pages, not only is it the larg­ We aim to be the campus' constant "What we're looking at doing is a 25 year master plan, about how est issue we've ever printed, but it source of information. both the Laurier campus and the Brantford campus will look like also marks the launch of an important As online news readership increas­ 2 5 years from now:' change in the design and content of es, we hope that you'll visit our new - Paul Puopulo: General Manager IBI Group. the publication. website, thecord.ca, frequently, as well After introducing new sections of as engage with us through various new "I still get chills when I think about it or watch the tape of the the paper in May - In Depth, Local media platforms. post-game celebration. It was the thrill of a lifetime:' and National - and significantly over­ We recognize that we need to con­ - Manager of football operations and head coach Gary Jeffries, on Laurier's hauling others - Life and Arts - the tinuously adapt to serve our read­ 2005 Vanier Cup win. final version of our printed product is ers, and though the medium we exist "It looks good, the ramps now complete. in may continue sliifting, The Cord's "It honestly makes your university life:' Most significantly, you'll note an mandate of serving our readers in the - Amanda Paquin: VP: External for the Commerce and Administration are more reasonable for important difference in the flag of our Laurier community will never falter. Students' Association, speaking about the annual JCD competition aka. people in wheelchairs." paper; we are now simply The Cord, Olympics for biz kids. - Joclyn Smith and no longer The Cord Weekly. Please provide any ftedback on these chang­ We have published as The Cord es to [email protected] Third-year communication "I won't be washing my hands of the whole thing .... It just needs studies Weekly since 1958, following the merge some new energy and ifl can help with that I will" ·-Dean Boles coach of Laurier's swim team for 22 years before he announced his retirement in July. · From the archives The tie that binds 5years In the Jan. 24,1969 edition ofThe Cord, the editorial board placed a cal/-outfor Laurier's current dean of students, David McMurray, was presented with "Outside looks good but newspaper name suggestions because ofthe i"elevance of"The Cord:' This was a the highest award of honour from Canadian Association of Colleges and interiors of some buildings response printed in the letter section the following issue: University Student Services ( CACUSS) in June 2004. This award was need more work." given to him after his two-year term as president of the organization. - Sauraeh Tdwai In light of comments in the Jan. 24 issue of The Cord, I wish to share this Printed Sept. 9. 2004 information: First-year MBA The name "The Cord Weekly" does have special meaning for Waterloo 25years Lutheran University and its students, faculty, staff and friends. ' WLUSU introduces SAFE program In designing the crest for this institution back in the 1930's William The student's union, in response to incidents of violence that occurred H. E. Schmalz, a K-W architect, designed what has become the official around campus over the previous year created a SAFE (Students Aware WLU crest. Along the top of the shield of the crest he placed a purple of Friends Everywhere) program. It included a "walk" program, aware­ and gold length of cord that was to symbolize the unity of all the mem­ ness week and a promotional blitz. hers of the academic community. In other words, we are bound together The "walk" program had six routes, including one down Albert, Ha­ in friendship, loyalty, and respect in our quest for truth and beauty. zel, and Marshall St. Students would gather in the concourse after their The purple and gold cord was adopted as the name of the student night classes and walk home with the group headed on their route.lni­ newspaper. It would be the hope of many members of the academic tially the walk was lead by icebreakers, but the plan was to eventually community, past and present, that this name would be retained as the have students organize walks themselves. one of the fine traditions ofWLU, now 58 years-old. Printed Sept. 7,1984 "Hopefully it will look good Sincerely, 35years when it's done, right now it Henery Endress Campus pub opens looks horrible" Vice-president, University Resources On Sept. 15, a full-time establishment, called the Turret Pub, opened at - Stephanie Reich, WLU. The university faced the most resistance from the local hotel, who feared that the new WLU pub, combined with the one at UW, would take Fourth-year biology away all their business. Compiled by David Goldberg Printed Sept. 1_9, 1_974 Photos by Nick Lachance

Editorial Board Volunteers Colophon Preamble to The Cord Editor in Chief....•...... •... LAURA CARLSON CopyEditin(­ ...... Gina Macl>onald 'l'be Cord i. the official studeat newspape:r of the Wilfrid Laurier constitution THE CORD [email protected] Uniwn:lty rommunltj". Web Copy Editor ...... Emily Slofstra ProduEdito• ...... • , ...•... , . REBECCA VASLUIANU -Dbtribution M.anlpr .. Nicole Weber Campus Plus is The Cord's national advertisillg agency. - WLUSP Pluident Bryn Ossington, after being as~ if he had any [email protected] [email protected] Wob- ...... , . . . • . . . . . Jonathan Rivard snacks for the Ed Board by Opinion Editor Kimberly Elworthy. years 7 2009 = The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 3 NEWS News Editor Lauren Millet • lmillet@thecord ca kof ~lift? Laurier's strategic planning Plans are being formulated with regards to the future of the university

LAUREN MILLET experience in another location;• said NEWS EDITOR dean of students David McMurray. In 1999 Laurier opened a Brantford The knee-jerk reaction is to say that we're To celebrate the university's woth an­ campus, which in 10 years has grown niversary, which takes place next year, from 38 to 2290 students. This cam­ "challenge"d by increasing enrolment to maintain Laurier will be developing two new pus is where Laurier will be focusing things: a Laurier-authentic narrative much of its growth over ilie next few aquality and exceptional student experience. But ren and a new visual identity. years. ft it The narrative will explain what "Brantford is a place we hope to we're meeting that challenge, and we're motivated the institution stands for and what it grow considerably. They are actively wants to strive toward: leadership, working on new academic programs to meet that challenge. community and experiential learning, in order to draw in more students:• · both inside and out of the classroom. He added that the same strategy ''The concept there was to try and would be for Milton. - David McMurray, dean_2f students maintain Laurier's strengths that were Last year, the university signed a really revealed through the envision­ three year memorandum of under­ ing exercise;' commented dean of stu­ standingwith ilie community of Mil­ dents David Mcurray. ton. The memorandum allows Laurier to explore the possibilty of building a campus in the city. Master plan : According to McMurray, the benefit of having several smaller campuses is A 2 5 -year m~ster plan for Wilfrid iliatyou maintain the feeling of being Academic planning Studentexperience Laurier University is now entering the­ at a small university while still having DS final quarter of its development ..It has one focused identity. One aspect of Laurier's vision for the With Laurier growing each year, and the aim of creating a vision for how "So wheilier you're in Brantford, future is redefining the university's a future plan currently in review to )r the campus will look in the future, Waterloo or Milton you know you're at academic plan. develop, a major concern revolves with the majority focusing on five to Laurier:• "We do have an academic plan around how all ilie growth will affect 10 year time frames. Laurier dean of arts, David Do­ called the century plan;• said vice­ students and their experience at the tion "The focus for the Waterloo campus cherty, has been hired for a three-year president of academics Deb Ma­ university. will be the development of open space term as senior advisor, multi-campus cLatchy. "That plan, however, is a few "We're trying to keep the big s,mall. and pedestrian walking systems;' said initiatives, to facilitate the much­ years old. Generally, universities will As we get bigger, we have to think how Paul Puopolo, general manager of the needed conversation between faculty, renew ilieir academic plans every five can we maintain that sense ofbelong.­ IBI Group, who has been handed the staff and the community regarding the years or so. We're about due to develop ing, that sense of recognition andre­ task of developingthemaster plan. Milton campus. anew plan:• spect of students as individuals, wiili­ According,toi'uopolo, ¢-e develop­ "We've established multi-campus Over ilie last two or three years, ilie out getting lost like they do at larger ment of student residences will be one locations, but we haven't paid enough university has spent a lot of time iden­ universities;• said McMurray. of the immediate focuses. The resi­ attention to how we govern ourselves tizying what Laurier is and what the He added iliat while some students dences they are currently assessing in that reality;' said Blouw, explain­ university's mission as an institution may want to be one face in a crowd of include Laurier Place, Regina St. Mac­ ing that Docherty will be responsible is. According to MacLatchy, the next many, Laurier students expect more donald House and Willison Hall. for strengthening the governance be­ step is developing an academic plan ilian that. Max Blouw, president of Laurier, tween all Laurier campuses. that grows out of that mission. "I iliink iliat's the challenge;• said explained that the master plan is a "While Milton will be part of the "I have been workin£closely over McMurray. ~ fairly common undertaking for uni­ focus of Docherty's position, it will not the-past few months wiili the deans As the student population has in­ The Master pl~nning is a It versities who are anticipating major be the main focus initially :• of ilie faculties to develop a frame­ creased, McMurray noted that the ngs capital changes in the future. work for an academic plan;• said university has been able to offer more glimpse into the future, "Most universities, in order to be A new visual identity MacLatchy. resource,s to ensure that ilie student strategic ... tend to have a plan that That framework will be presented experience has not suffered, despite a notion as to how the they update every five to seven years. Along with ilie narrative regarding at the first senate meeting of ilie aca­ growth. "[The plan] helps them to look into the the future of Laurier, a new image will demic year, which Will be held Sept. "When I started [in 1999] there campus will evolve in future and anticipate what to do .... as represent ilie international face of ilie 15. was so much j:hat didn't exist;• said growth occurs;' said Blouw. -university. Following that, there will be an op­ McMurray. the future as we replace He added that Laurier has not had .a "The whole purpose behind (the portunity for members of the Laurier _ "Nowiliere are so many more peo­ master plan for many years, and that new visual identity] is to have some­ community to add input, which will ple in student affairs leading these old and as we grow with it is important for the school to do an thing that really does represent the help further develop the plan. De­ programs, we're just doing an awful lot evaluation of the current infrastruc­ university globally;' said McMurray. pending on how iliat goes, MacLatchy more ilian ever before:• new. ture, as well as plan for future grow. McMurray noted that ilie university says Laurier can expect a formal aca­ McMurray explains that because Part of the master plan is for Lau­ has been represented by various visual demic plan wiiliin ilie next six to 12 growth is ilireatening Laurier's small­ -:: Max Blouw, Laurier president rier to focus on its multi -campus con­ signifiers over the years, and that right monilis. ' school atmosphere, there is a strong cept, by maintaining the strengths of now the word "Laurier" is appearing "Generally what an academic plan focus on the multi-campus initiative. the Waterloo campus and using them prominently in marketing materials. will do is lay out what you are as a "We want to try and build what od as a foundation when building other "The word Laurier has come into university now and the role of uni­ we've got at the Watedoo campus, at campuses. its own;' said McMurray. versities in general in society;• said Brantford and Milton as well:' wit "The word small is often associated "So all ofilie new marketing con­ MacLatchy. · with the (Laurier] campus. So rath- tains just iliat word. Wheilier that "And then specizy over the next pe-_ er than gettoo big, and threaten the will survive as the new visual identity riod of time how you think Laurier characteristics that have defined us for or not, we won't know just yet;' said will live up to its mission and vision so long, the idea is to duplicate that McMurray. - through its academic programming:• 2004 2009

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1dany Laurier's Waterloo campus has seen significant changes to its physical presence over the past five The Brantford campus has experienced significant growth, going years. As enrolment increases annually, change it is sure to conitue into the future. from 38 to 2290 students in 10 years .. 4 • NEWS The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 •• Enrolment brings change to 0-Week

more people the chance to volun­ ANDREA MILLET teer:' said first time ice breaker for the LEAD REPORTER Green Invaders Dan Towers. The number of people attending This fall, Wilfrid Laurier University · each of the two waves is expected to welcomes its largest group of in com­ be around 2000, which, despite be­ ing first year students (3540 regis­ ing smaller than last year's orientation tered at the Waterloo campus), So per group, is comparable to the numbers cent of which will be participating in from only a few years ago. Wilfrid Laurier University Students' "It really doesn't matter because Union's annual Orientation Week. we're going to make it work;' said Facilities on campus that have been April Bannerman, head ice for the used in the past are unable to accom­ Gold Vikings. "Nothing is going to modate these numbers and as a result change the effect or the point or the 0-Week will now be forced to adapt. overall feel of the week:' "It hasn't actually, in looking Organizers are expecting that hav­ through the internal schedule, af­ ing two groups will not change the fected too many things. The one major overall experience of the week and it change we've seen is with the opening will live up to its previous successes. ceremonies:· said Burton Lee, assis­ In addition to the hiring of more tant vice-president: first year experi­ volunteers, the 0-Week team has also ence for WLUSU. "Now we're going to used a summer conference and volun­ be doing two opening ceremonies:' teer boot camp to ensure that every­ The first year students will be split one involved is fully prepared to pro­ into two groups, based on location vide the best opportunities for their of residence, in order to ensure that students during the week. each color team has equal representa­ "It's really just hammering home tion at each event and that all students the message that [as a volunteer] you have the opportunity to experience the can really have an impact on first year opening ceremonies. students," said Lee. The Athletic Complex is unable to Shinerama has been a central fo­ seat everyone, but with two waves, cus during 0-Week, which encourages residence life dons will be invited to first year students to get involved in join the activities. the community and raise money and The increased number also means awareness for cystic fibrosis. that an increase in volunteers is need­ While an increase in students ed to ensure that students receive the prompts the expectation that there same attention and guidance as they will be an increase in monetary fund­ have in previous years. WLUSU has raising, the main goal of 0-Week re­ brought back the GO Team, which aids mains to provide students with the in food service and line control for the best possible introduction and first week; they have also hired more stu­ experience at Laurier. dent volunteers to help run events. "No matter what amount is raised "There are still only four teams, we're happy with it, and the real ... im­ GREG MCKENZIE FILE PHOTO they are a little bigger, so there's more portance is that we're raising aware­ The size of the incoming first-year class has forced WLUSU to hold two 0-Week opening ceremonies. ice breakers, but that just gives even ness for the cause," said Lee. Laurier's environmental initiatives "[We are saving] between $2o,ooo of printers, but saves about $300 per Nower highlights the importance of to let people know what they can take TARYN ORWEN-PARRISH to $25,000 per year in printing costs year. Laurier's environmental sustainability advantage of on campus:' STAFF WRITER alone, not including the staff time re­ "Not a lot of money [will be saved], office, which will be opened in the fall. Nower's hope for the upcoming quired to sort [the stubs] and for them it's more the fact that it's environmen­ At the 2009 Wilfrid Laurier Univer­ year is to find an individual to fill the By placing an increasing emphasis on to be distributed by department;' she tally friendly, saves you time and you sity Students' Union elections, stu­ role at the sustainability office. environmental sustainability Wilfrid said. have up-to-the minute information dents voted to increase the $0.50 per "I don't know where we've been in Laurier University has made, and will It is estimated that the switch will about your library account online;' term green fee to $5, with the profits the past, but I'm happy with where continue to make, several change~ to save over 5000 pay stubs from being said Hamilton. helping to fund the new office. we're going. We're moving forward its day-to-day operations. While the printed each month. Beginning this September, the Lau­ "WLUSU is moving to higher sus­ in a good way, and it's exciting for the benefits of these changes are primar­ In January 2009, library receipts rier Bookstore will also be working on tainability, [by implementing] an of­ university:' ily environmental. they also extend to also became paperless, saving an av­ a number of eco-friendly practices, ficer that can pull everyone together Katherine Laycock, environmen­ reducing costs. erage of 1000 slips being printed ev­ such as charging $0.05 per plastic bag. effectively;' said Nower. tal awareness co-ordinator for the Since June, Laurier employees have eryday. Receipts are now only printed Such an initiative has taken the Nower continued, stating that EcoHawks, a campus club devoted no longer received printed pay stubs. upon request, as patrons can monitor same form as a recent Toronto by­ the most important environmen­ to improving ecological practices at Employees now have only an online their accounts online through the li­ law, designed to reduce the number of tal changes on campus need to be the university, believes Laurier to be pay stub, which they are able to access brary system TRELLIS. plastic bags heading to landfills. behavioral. an environmentally conscious com­ through Laurier Online Registration According to Don Hamilton, man­ Gary Nower, assistant vice-presi­ "We can put in new bins and munity and is happy with the recent and Information System (LORIS). ager of information and technology dent of physical resources at Laurier, switches, but if no one uses them, changes to operate in a more sustain­ "For human resources, it's a great at the Laurier library, 75 per cent of states that the changes in production we've come no further:' able manner; however, she knows that step towards a more green depart- · library patrons have since chosen are indicative of campus support for Nower states that the availability of there is still a long road ahead. ment;' says Pamela Cant, director of not to have receipts printed. 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LAURA CARLSON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A contentious topic and point of frus­ tration for many - technology at Lau­ rier - is currently being assessed as the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) review is finishing up the first phase of the multi-year strategic planning project. A steering committee has been tasked to oversee the review of com­ puting services at Laurier; they are currently reviewing the preliminary ICT review report, which was com­ pleted by CGI, a Canadian firm spe­ cializing in IT strategy. "The intention of the first phrase was really to inventory where we're My goal is to provide investing;' said Tom Buckley, assistant vice-president of academic services " a service-centric ICT and project sponsor. "It's really a chance to stop and take platform that can a look at what we're doing and identifY where there are some challenges or support the learning vulnerabilities and decide what are we going to do about them:' environment, teaching COURTESY OF THOMAS GAYLOR Though the findings will not be re­ Thomas Krech, left and Thomas Gaylor became the first Canadians to be hired by Arthur J. Gallagher. leased until mid-September, Buckley and research and also noted that there are several re-occur­ ring themes, S,Pecifically regarding the administrative the "reliability and availability of key systems:' function:' Two Laurier business Buckley said that WebCT, Lau- rier's online learning system, which - Tom Buckley; AVP: Academic services crashed on two separate occasions last and ICT review project sponsor students land U.S. internship year leaving students without access to course materials for over a week, was one of the issues brought to the "At first I was really unsure about "They re~lly want to invest in peo­ forefront. LAUREN MILLET the whole internship, but when I saw ple for the future. It was a lot of!earn­ "There was a fair amount of frustra­ NEWS EDITOR some of the schools that other peo­ ing about the industry, and I have a tion conveyed about some problems pie were coming from - and there's better appreciation for it;' said Gaylor. during the last academic year, with Project Goal aware- Two Wilfrid Laurier University busi, Berkeley, Texas Tech, Cornell and oth­ Highlights of the internship includ­ some pretty high-profile unfortunate To develop a multi-year strategic plan ness students were given the opportu­ er big name schools - it really made ed when Gaylor and Krech, along with outages;' he said. for Laurier's ICT. nity to experience working for a multi­ me view Laurier on a much higher lev­ all of the interns from across the US, Buckley noted that this summer a national company this summer when el," said Gaylor. traveled to Chicago for a conference. major overhaul ofWebCT has been they were hired by the American­ Krech continued, saying that the They were able to network with the completed, including replacing hard­ Scope based insurance firm Arthur J. Galla­ fact that the two interns came from CEO and other prominent individuals ware and database servers, to ensure Strategically assess and review: gher& Co. Laurier speaks very highly of the busi­ in the company. functionality for this academic year. - Governance models Thomas Gaylor and Thomas Krech, ness program here. Gaylor added that the internship Adam Lazzarato, a second -year po­ - Infrastructure both heading into their fourth year at "It really opens your eyes because proved to him that people are begin­ litical science student, expressed his - Technical platforms Laurier, were the first two Canadian you always hear about how great Ivy is ning to see the quality of Laurier and frustrations with last years "WebCT - Standards and business processes interns hired by the multi -national or Queen's is, but you don't really hear recognize that it can compete with the fiasco", as well as other technologies, that support Laurier's ICT needs company, which just completed a about Laurier. It just goes to show best schools in North America. such as the e-mail platform, campus takeover of a Canadian based in­ [that Laurier) really is in that same Gaylor concluded that it is definite­ wireless and Laurier Online Registra­ surance firm. The Canadian sec- tier:' ly not the business program keeping tion and Information System (LORIS). Methodology tor of the company is now called Krech made reference to the fact students from opportunities, but in­ "I haven't talked to one person Throughout June and July, over 100 Gallagher-Lambert. that the opportunity was a great way stead their own initiative. who hasn't had at least one major people were interviewed, including "[The hiring of interns) has gone on to· build connections with people in "I would tell first-years to find that complaint from these systems:' said senior administration, representatives for over two decades now, but this is the United States, as well as commu­ balance between academic and social Lazzarato. of various student organizations, ad­ the first time they have hired two in­ nicate with and learn from, the top di­ life, and they would really be missing "To be honest, it's a little embar­ ministration and faculty. · terns from Canada;' said Gaylor. rectors of the company. out if they didn't;' said Gaylor. rassing. The methods that we have for "They are really trying to integrate The guys did not have a set role "The guy who hired us said we were signing up for courses and even get­ the [Canadian sector) with the US within the company during their in­ really well-rounded students and I ting course materials ... is really frag­ ICT Committee operation:' ternship; instead it was more of a think that's what made us stand out mented;' he added. Comprised of 11 individuals from vari­ learning experience for the future. from the other applicants:' Third-year business student Gray ous departments at Laurier. McCarthy echoed Lazzarato's con­ The group meets regularly, receives cerns, adding that as a university in a updates from consultants and makes technology· hotbed we should be more recommendations. forward thinking with how we ap­ "The committee is specifically Laurier SBE Students' Society to host proachiT. looking to identifY deficiencies and "Not only are we far behind ... we're things that [the university] can be do­ "Olympics for business students" in 2011 not innovating;' said McCarthy. ing better in how we supply comput­ "We should be learning and think­ ing services to faculty, staff and the re­ ing of ways to bring [technology] searchers;' Peter Tiidus, ICT commit­ LAURA CARLSON amazing opportunity that JDC pro­ About JDC into the classroom as opposed to just teemember. EDITOR-IN-CHIEr vides business students with, as they - Founded 1989 in Quebec bridging a gap or just being as good as - are given the chance to work on live - Goal is to facilitate inter-school somebody else:' I The Wilfrid Laurier School of Busi­ cases that companies sponsor. networking and competition A recent report released by SRI Project Timeline ness and Economics (SBE) Students' "You really get to test what you - 1200 francophone business stu­ International for the Department of April-July 2009 I Society has won a bid to host Jeux du learn in class and put it to the test on dents from Eastern Canada com­ Education in the United States, found Phase 1: ICT Strategic Assessment Commerce (JDC) Central in January real company problems," said Paquin. pete in the competition annually that "on average, students in online Assessment and inventory ofiCT 2011. The involvement oflocal businesses learning conditions performed better resource,<;, standards and practices. I The event, which is expected to in the event is parr of the reason that How the competition works than those receiving face-to-face in­ Benchmark ICT investment and effec­ bring in 6oo delegates from across Thor thinks Waterloo will be a great Teams of 45 compete 1n various struction;' a finding that highlights the tiveness against similar organizations I Ontario, is what Laurier's SBE Student location for the 2011 games. events and are graded on a point importance of integrating technology and best practices. Society President Evan Thor describes With Ryerson hosting JPC Cen­ system in the classroom. I as "Olympics for business students:' tral's inaugural competition ~ previ­ Peter Tiidus, acting dean of science, July - Fal/2009 "It's going to be crazy;' said Thor. ously the competition has only taken Components include: professor of kinesiology and ICT com­ Phase 2: Outline ICTvision, strat­ "I am really excited. We've never re­ place in Quebec and Western Canada -Case studies (sponsored by busi­ mittee member noted that embracing egy and governance and operating I ally taken on anything like this:' - Thor is excited that Laurier will be nesses) technology in the academic environ­ models. The games involve teams from vari­ hosting the event in the university's -Sports (traditional and non-tradi­ ment is very important for the future I ous business schools in the province centennial year. tional) of the university and education in Long-term competing in a variety of events. "We've been working really hard -Charity fundraiser general. Phase 3: Develop and execution of a "It's a great way of uniting the these past few years to get the repu­ -Participation "We can have the students do more multi -year implementation plan. I schools and testing our talents and tation that Laurier has out there with things online and learn a lot without our skills and our capabiliti,es;' said other student societies;' said Thor. 2009 necessarily having to go to the class­ I Amanda Paquin, vice-president: Ex- "We're constantly showing that Laurier sent representatives to room," said Tiidus. • temal for the Commerce and Admin­ Laurier has some serious stuff to offer Edmonton to participate in JDC "I don't know how quickly things Feedback: I istration Students' Association at and we're prepared for something like West; they were named . 2009 are going to be implemented, but how Students can submit feedback to Concordia University. thIS.. " Ontario school of the year we deliver lectures and how we inter­ [email protected] Paquin, who has competed in the act with students online is certainly I event pre.viously, highlighted the important in how courses will develop in the future:' NEWS The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 6 • T Student Publications summer updates

Radio Laurier to reside in WLUSP passes $25,000 def­ current WLUSP office icit budget Wilfrid Laurier University Student At the Aug. 6 operating budget meet­ Publications(WLUSP)hasbeen ing WLUSP's board of directors granted space by the university to ac­ passed a $2 s.ooo deficit budget for the commodate Radio Laurier, which 2009-10 year. WLUSP officially took over on May 1. $87,000 in capital expenditures The current WLUSP president and were also passed, which includes ad­ finance manager office will be con­ ditional computers for the office, cam­ verted into a radio booth. This space is era equipment and distribution racks. slightly larger than the previous Radio The biggest factor in this deficit is Laurier space in the concourse, which WLUSP's undertaking of Radio Lau­ is now being used by the bookstore. rier, which the students' union an­ All WLUSP administration will be nounced they were cutting this past moving their offices across the hall of December. the basement of MacDonald House The station accounts for $2o,ooo residence to a space previously occu­ in expenses and has little predicted pied by ResNet. revenues. - Compiled by Lauren Millet Capital expenditures for the sta­ tion's recording equipment total $25,000. Many cuts were made to all WLUSP Cordweekly.com hacked departments, including the Investiga­ On Aug.1 The Cord's website was tive Journalism Grant, which is given COURTESY OF MAX BLOUW hacked by an individual under the on­ annually to Laurier students who have From Left: Billy Best, Rick Holmes, Dan Lousier, Catherine Foster and Max Blouw in front of the Dr. Max line identity of "Sora:• the opportunity to report for The Cord Blouw Quesnel River Research Centre, which was renamed on Aug. 17. Though the site was fixed the fol­ from abroad. lowing day, it was hacked and deleted Travel and accommodations to cov­ three more times. The site would be er sports games and attend conferenc­ left out of commission for the entire es were significantly reduced, and for Max Blouw honoured month of August. the first time individual departments On Aug. 14, Sora left a message have been asked to fundraise to gener­ asking for $1oo to stop hacking the ate additional revenue. The Dr. Max Blouw Quesnel River and rui} it as a university research website. - Compiled by Lauren Millet LAUREN MILLET Research Centre at Likely was un­ facility. The matter has been forwarded to NEWS ED ITOR veiledAug.17. The site, which sits on 20 hectares Waterloo Regional Police Service. Blouw played a large role in rescu­ ofland, contains three buildings: con­ - Compiled by Lauren Millet thecord.ca The University of Northern Brit- ing the centre, then called the Quesnel crete raceways to simulate stream i~h Columbia (UNBC) has honoured River Research Centre, from near de­ beds, a classroom and laboratory president of Wilfrid Laurier University struction and re-building it into a top­ building and a residence. Max Blouw by naming a research cen­ notch research facility. "The reason it is so ideal for re­ tre after him. Blouw previously saved "It started as a federal research search is because it is situated in the the centre from the federal govern­ lab, but the federal government de­ middle of a gradient of elevation be­ ment who wanted to destroy it. termined that it wasn't meeting their tween the Rocky Mountains and the "I was overwhelmed and absolutely needs and they were going to bulldoze Fraser River valley;• said Blouw. did not expect to be honoured that it;' said Blouw. ' The research station is being used way;' said Blouw, who served as vice­ "The nearby community was to study landscape ecology, and the president of research at UNBC. outraged:' centre has a number of chairs, includ­ "The recognition I received should The community of Likely ap­ ing one focused in climate change. have been shared by quite a number of proached UNBC, where Blouw served "I raised the money to keep this fa­ Catch up on the latest news on twitter as the vice-president of research, ask­ cility open, and it has become quite a twitter.com/cordnews people, but the fact that they chose me was very special:' ing the school to take over the centre success story," said Blouw.

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it f. r 7. 2009 The Cord • Monday. September 7, 2009 NEWS • 7 Students' union adds ' new staff positions

ANDREA MILLET Food and Beverage LEAD REPORTER After the resignations of both the manager and assistant manager of Administrative manager food and beverage for WLUSU in late A new administrative manager posi­ August, the positions have now been tion has been created in the Wilfrid filled byWLUSU employee Rob Sex­ Laurier University Students' Union to ton. Sexton has been managing the work with the current administrative Terrace Food Court for the last nine assistant, who oversees the activities months. of the front desk of the WLUSU offices Sexton will serve as interim manag­ in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre. er ofWilf's, the Turret and the Terrace The goal of creating the new posi­ for the upcoming year, while the union tion is to make improvements incus­ conducts internal research on how to tomer service, for both students and better manage the three businesses. students' union employees. "Until we run a research project in­ "Instead of doing [customer ser­ ternally with our people, take a look at vice] as an afterthought, by putting a how we're structured and decide how department head in administration, we're going to manage in the future, I'm hoping that they start to see cus­ Rob Sexton's management assign­ tomers differently and it takes on a life ment right now has increased;' said of its own;' said WLUSU general man­ McMahon. ager Mike McMahon. The three businesses will be run Charlene LaCelle, former health under one management head for the and dental plan co-ordinator, has upcoming year. During this time, the been hired to this position. It will students union will conduct internal focus on areas that have been over­ research to decide how to run food looked in the past, such as challenges and beverage in the future. at the front desk, with the phone ser­ "The internal research will likely vices and in the payroll department. confirm that that is the best business d According to McMahon, tasks such model: a consistent department head as answering phones and taking cus­ for all this, because there are so many tomer concerns at the front desk were synergies that can be exploited that often forgotten. way;' said McMahon. With LaCelle vacating her previous Sexton previously held the posi­ position, N atascha Witt has now been tions of food court'operations manag­ hired as the health and dental plan er in Waterloo and food services man­ assistant. ager in Brantford. Kelly Lee, a Laurier employee who According to McMahon there is most recently worked in athletics and expected to be a new structure of op­ recreation, has been hired to fill the erations set by April2010 that will ad­ position of administration assistant. dress the needs of the department and She is the permanent replacement likely open up two new job positions. for Tina MacKinnon - who left WLU­ A hiring process will follow to fill ttlll\111\ SU Sept. 26, 2008 - and will focus on the vacant spaces and reconfigure the the business side of the organization department to work more effectively. and customer service. Former food and beverage man­ There is also a plan to hire a student ager Tara Robinson and assistant food employee, which will allow the of- and beverage manager Brian Dymar­ fice to stay open untilg p.m. Monday ski have left the union for an external through Thursday. positions.

NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPH Y MAN AGER Graduate advisor Miriam Fine in front of the Global Engagement Residence located on Albert Street. New residences offer unique alternatives Laurier's learning communities provide students with the opportunity to network and engage in specialized interests

NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPH Y MANAGE R residence), the leadership community Fine added that another function of LAUREN MILLET (Regina St. residence) and the busi­ the house is to provide programming NEWS EDITOR ness and economics community (Wa­ for the campus, which potentially in­ terloo College Hall). eludes working with another body on WLUSU installs This September, Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ "What we would really like to do campus to run one major event each versity will open its fourth residence with these learning communities is semester. life learning community: the Global equip students to take what they're These events could be any­ carpet in the Terrace Engagement Community'(GEC) at 102 learning in their communities and thing from speakers to awareness clean that space and have it looking Albert St. share it with the rest of the residence campaigns. LAUREN MILLET almost new daily:' "The goal is to create an environ­ community and the Laurier commu­ This year, the GEC will house main­ NEWS EDITOR McMahon noted that the nice ment for students to engage in some nity at large;• said Shorey. ly Canadian students; however, Sho­ thing about the carpet tile is that each cross-cultural dialogue and current Students with an interest in one of rey noted that the future goal is to have The Wilfrid Laurier University Stu­ square can be easily replaced in case issue education and exploration;' said the four communities can interact and more international students living dent's Union has replaced the upper of a bad spill. Dave Shorey, GEC Residence Life Area engage with other students who have alongside Canadian students. level floor in the Terrace Foot Court, "With the food grade carpet tiles, Coordinator (RLAC). similar interests and goals. The house was donated by Laurier which cost the union $15,000. you can run an automatic floor ma­ The GEC is the only residence Lau­ "The learning communities offer professor Ron Harris in memory of his According to WLUSU general man­ chine over them to wash them;' added rier offers to senior and graduate stu­ a rich, out of classroom experience;' wife, Joan, who passed away in 2007. ager, Mike McMahon, the previous McMahon. dents, and will be led by graduate ad­ said Fine. "We had just started renovating the floor, which was installed in 2000, had "We're not going to do it every day, visor Miriam Fine. "The GEC [specifically] is a really house when my wife passed away, so worn right down to the concrete in but we have the opportunity to do way "I am there iri an advisory capacity exciting one because of the interdis­ I decided to donate it;' said Harris, certain areas in front of Mr. Sub and better maintenance on it then the floor to facilitate the GEC:' said Fine. ciplinary nature of it; the fact that we following the official donation of the the Pita Shack. we had before which needed wax, ''I'm there to ensure everyone is have students from all different rna­ house on July 8. The new floor is a food grade carpet stripper and other products that are comfortable in the space, and every­ jors coming together with the com- · For over 35 years, Harris and his tile, which is square tiles of carpet laid hard on the environment:' one is getting to know one another. mon goal of improving their role in the wife provided affordable housing for out across the floor. The carpet tile is constructed of I'm also working on the social and world as global citizens:' international students attending Lau­ "We are trying to achieve more sustainable fibres, and cleaning and personal development aspects [of the The theme of the community will rier. "It just made sense to donate it;' of a lounge feel for students;· said maintenance is environmentally house];' said Fine. be "Education, Action, Reflection", he said. McMahon. friendly. The other three learning communi­ which will allow students the chance "In creating this global commu­ "We are trying to do a better job of Funding for the floor can from the ties at Laurier are only for first-year to physicilly make a difference in the nity, we want to show there is no dis­ creating a homelike environment in repair and maintenance section of students and include the active liv­ community. crimination between race, religion or that space, reducing ambient noise WLUSU's budget, which was passed ing community (located in Bricker education:' and improving our ability to properly by the board of directors on June 13. 8 • NEWS The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 The C

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www. wl u. ca/s pee i aIcon stab Iese rvi ce LAURIER- special Constable Service The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 While you were out... Summer's headline-making news $8.9 million budget cuts "Drunk while sleeping" Laurier's office of the vice-president: Wilfrid Laurier University student academic has been given one year to John Soong is fighting an impaired implement five per cent budget cuts to driving charge, claiming he got drunk the various departments. The budget while he was sleeping. Soong testi­ for the 2009-10 fiscal year included fied in early June that he must have a one-year deferral of pension pay­ consumed alcohol while wandering ments, which saved the university $8.7 around his Laurier residence in a daze million this year. That money was put Soong's lawyer produced a sleep back into the academic department in expert at the hearing who confirmed order to buy time to decide where best that the accused had sleep apnea and to implement future cuts. could have consumed alcohol without These cuts come after Ontario's knowing it. Soong claims that he took provincial government gave Laurie~ several medications for a cold and money to aid the debt of the 2008-09 went to bed shortly before 11 p.m. on fiscal year. The government allocated the night in question. these funds in previous years; how­ -Reported by Lauren Millet ever, this year the university had been told not to expect them in the future. -Reported by Lauren Millet ALEX HAYTER FI LE PH OTO Staff member dies Pauline Wong, a staff member at Wil­ frid Laurier University for more than WLUSU's embarks on two decades, died on Monday, Aug. 3 Laurier's former VP: market research project after battling lung cancer. Wong held A $2 5,000 amendment for a market the position of associate registrar: research project was passed during Awards, since 2001. the Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- · She was a longtime member of the Academic takes post at UW dents' Union board of directors op­ Ontario Universities Registrar's As­ erating budget meeting, leaving the sociation and an active member of the union's budget for the 2009-10 fiscal Ontario Association of Student Fi­ Sue Horton is hired by the University of Waterloo as associate­ year with a $25,000 deficit. The inten­ nancial Aid Administrators. tion is for WLUSU to hire an external -Reported by Lauren Millet provost graduate studies and Balsillie School research chair firm to conduct market research that will determine what students really to double the number of graduate stu­ want from their students' union. LAURA CARLSON dents by 2017 (from 4000 to 8ooo), Education WLUSU also approved several Student representative EDITOR-IN-CHIEF extend guaranteed funding to masters BA Economics capital expenditures at this meet­ replaced students in research programs and (1977, Ca mbridge Universi ty) ing, including Wilf's kitchen renewal Jon Champagne has stepped down Following a year of sabbatical from increase the number of international ($25o,ooo), Fred Nichols Campus from his student governor position for Wilfrid Laurier University, Sue Hor­ students. MA Economics Centre (FNCC) furniture renewal the 2009-10 academic year. ton has accepted the position of asso­ In her chair position at the Balsillie (1981. Harvard University) ( $23,000), computer hardware up­ Champagne was elected in Febru­ ciate-provost graduate studies at the School, Horton will conduct research grade ($21,600) and Centre Spot retail ary 2008 for a two-year term, but hav­ University ofWaterloo. and work with graduate students, PhD Economics checkout ($n,soo). ing graduated from Laurier this spring Horton, who served as vice-presi­ something she didn't have much op­ (198 2. Harvard University) It was announced that the union he is leaving Waterloo to pursue other dent academic and provost at Laurier portunity to do at Laurier. will be opening a William's Coffee Pub endeavors. from 2004-08, was planning to return "Unfortunately in my area there in the Terrace and closing Yogen Friiz/ Kory Jeffery, who unsuccessfully ran to Laurier as an economics profes­ aren't a lot of grad students at Laurier;' Country Style and the cereal bar. for the student position this past elec­ sor this September; however, she has said Horton, who focuses her work on ~~Ptyl~¥oTnt~nt -Reported by Laura Carlson tion, will serve out the remainder of since resigned from this position. international health. at Scarborough Champagne's term. "UW just made me a very attractive Last summer Horton received in­ Assoc iate Dea n of the Faculty of -Reported by Andrea Millet offer;' said Horton. ternational recognition for a paper she Arts and Sc1ence (1996-97) In February, UW offered Horton a produced entitled "Hunger and Mal­ Chair of the Department of Social New residence buildings research chair in global health eco­ nutrition;' which was chosen by the Science (2000-03) To accommodate the increased num­ nomics at the Balsillie School ofln­ Copenhagen Consensus as the highest Interim Dean (2003-04) ber of first year students, two new Laurier workers settle ternational Affairs, with a cross ap­ priority solution to welfare issues. buildings will be used as first-year Both the Canadian Union of Pub- pointment to Waterloo's department During her academic leave from Laurier residences this upcoming year. lic Employees (CUPE) and the Unit­ of health studies and gerontology. Laurier, Horton traveled around the Vice-President Academic (2004- One, located at 325 Spruce St.,holds ed Food and Commercial Workers ''I've worked quite a bit with people world presenting this research. 08) 82 students; the other, at 340 Spruce (UFCW) have settled new contracts. at UW in the course of the work I did She made 17 presentations in three *Academic leave from Laurier St., holds 385 students. CUPE, with 107 members at La uri­ at Laurier on the Balsillie School," said different continents, including stops 2008-09 These buildings will function the er, settled at the end of August. UFCW, Horton. in China, Bucharest, Guatemala, Eu­ same as other residence buildings, with 45 full-time and 54 part-time "I was offered a research chair and rope and the U.S. University of Waterloo with one residence life don per floor. members at Laurier, settled in July. these things are hard to turn down." Since she returned in February, sl!e Associate-Provost Graduate Stud­ Laurier has only signed a 20 1!2 The financial increase for both Following this, she was encouraged has been busy writing, including four ies (Sta rted July 1. 2009) ~ month lease for these buildings, as groups was 1.5 per cent, which is the to apply for the new associate-provost technical papers, two book chapters, CIGI Chair in Global Health Eco­ they are regarded only as a temporary same increase that management (with pQsition. a book manuscript and six articles in nomics (S tart~d July 1. 2009) solution. the·exception of some senior adminis­ In this position, Horton will be fo­ various stages of production. -Reported,by Lauren Millet tration positions) received. cusing on UW's three major targets "It's been kind of busy," she noted.- -Reported by Lauren Millet for the graduate studies department:

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The $1.5 million renovations to the Laurier campus are scheduled to be complete Sept. 7· The quad area, including the new amphitheatre and Grad Pub patio, are expected to be finished development before the arrival of students, although landscaping details may still be under way. The motivation behind the ren­ ovations included improving ac­ cessibility and making the quad a more person-focused environ­ ment by building an amphitheatre, eliminating the stairs between the Dr. Alvin Woods Building (DAWB) and Schlegel Centre and creating a vehicle turn around and drop-off I beside the library. Grad Pub On Sept. 9 the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) will be opening a patio as part of the Grad Pub. I According to Ellen Menage: of­ fice and services administrator for the GSA, the patio is intended not only as a place for grad students and faculty to gather but also as a I way to make prominent the pres­ ence of grad students as a part of the Laurier Community. The patio will be a liquor li­ censed area. Pool update The Laurier pool, which has been closed since June 8, has had to push its re-opening date back from September to Oct. 23. -Andrea Millet

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Convict Waterloo after dark allowed Performers displayed their unique talents and more at the to study in adults-only portion of this year's Busker Festival Waterloo started playing in a backyard with LINDA GIVETASH equipment hanging from a tree. LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR "Now for the three of us it's the 'I'm going to be a full­ Region only thing we do year-round;' said Wearing little more than nipple tas­ Williams. "time professional sels, crotchless pantyhose and bunny Williams expressed her support LAUREN MILLET ears, huskers performed their gravity­ for anyone pursuing a career in per­ performer, doing what NEWS EDITOR defying stunts while baring it all for formance or the arts, using herself as the local crowd. This was naturally af­ proof of the possibilities. Williams I love' is a very realistic Brock Golden, a convicted child por­ ter a friendly warning to get children earned a bachelor degree in fine arts nographer, has been granted permis­ "the fuck out of here:' and worked as a professional actor be­ goal:' sion from the Manitoba Court of Ap­ Magic tricks and PG-rated humour fore co-founding the Aerial Angels. peals to continue his education in the were thrown out Saturday night to "When people think 'Oh, I'm going Kitchener-Waterloo area while re­ make way for the adult-only "Naughty get a degree in theatre and going to leased on bail. No No Show" presented by the Stag be a movie star', that's not necessarily -Allison Williams oftheAeria/Angels Shop. a realistic goal, but 'I'm going to be a Availability of The show featured the Aerial An­ full-time professional performer do­ information gels, a vivacious three-woman acro­ ing what I love' is a very realistic goal;' According to a source at the Manitoba batic ensemble, along with the hula­ she said. Courts of Appeal, who cannot give his hooping duo FlameOz, circus arts of In working for the Angels, Williams identity because of a publication ban the male duo the Phantastyk and one said that she has been given the op­ from his childhood. "I got into magic on the case, Golden was released on member of the Pogo Dudes. portunity to combine her dreams of from having no friends in elementary $2o,ooo cash bail to allow him to at­ Allison Williams, or "Isabella", the performing with a stable career. school and thought it would make me tend college or university in there­ lead performer of the Aerial Angels, "''m never going to be famous and cool;' he said. gion, provided he maintains the con­ described the show as "a big celebra­ I'm probably never going to be fabu­ The thrill of live performance has ditions of his bail. tory, play-time, sexy, fun show:· lously wealthy, although I'm very kept him in the business. Both the University of Waterloo and "We get naughty, we shed items of comfortably off, but I love what I do;' "That 45 minutes is the most amaz­ Wilfrid Laurier have publically con­ clothing, and we get members of the she said. ing thing ever," he said. firmed that they do not have a student audience to shed items of clothing;' When the sun came up, the carnival Avik Banerjee, attending the carni­ by the name of Brock Golden regis­ Williams explained about the perfor­ returned to its more family-friendly val for the first time, enjoyed the expe­ tered to attend school. Conestoga Col­ mance hosted Uptown as part of the nature with the Aerial Angels per­ rience especially with his three-year­ lege would not release whether they carnival held Aug. 27-30. forming a less scandalous act of their old son Nayan. did or not. With a background in performance impressive acrobatics, magic tricks "The kids are having a great time;• "Because someone has a crimi- arts, Williams helped found the Aerial and music, along with 14 other bus­ he said. nal record, that doesn't prohibit them Angels in 2003. ker troops who traveled from as far as Scott Loxton, age 10, was excited to from applying to a publically funded Performing at festivals around Sweden and Australia to partake in see all the performances. university;' commented Kevin Crow­ North America, their act turned from the weekend event. "He's crazy;' said Loxton pointing ley, director of news and editorial ser­ a part-time job to a full-time ca­ Jacob Kettner, or "Majake", per­ out a juggler. vices at Laurier. reer. formed a magical escape show with The weekend-long carnival that See more from the busker festival's "Aerial Angels started because my­ help from the audience and his stuffed entertains adults and children alike is School safety a priority "Naughty No-No Show" on self and two of my friends were really monkey Terry. run annually by a group of dedicated Crowley added that safety of students thecord.ca interested in circus and aerials arts;' Kettner explained his initial inter­ volunteers, the city and local corpo­ is first and foremost. said Williams, explaining that the trio est in magical performance rooting rate sponsors. "Anyone, whether they have a crim­ ina! record or not, who poses a threat to the Laurier community we would take very seriously and we would take whatever measures we would need to keep [the community] safe;• said Crowley. Getting pumped for Africa Ken Lavigne, associate registrar at the University ofWaterloo, noted that "By doing that they can pay for when someope applies to university, LINDA GIVETASH health care, pay for education and do the information requested of them LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR a lot more:' The funds raised from this is related mostly to their academic event will directly support the chap­ qualifications. On Aug. 2 5, the Grand River chap­ ter's junior fellow, Elizabeth Logan, "In all cases where someone has ter of Engineers Without Borders who is currently working in Ghana. applied who does have a criminal re­ (EWB) held a fundraising event to Lindsay explained, "[Logan] is spe­ cord, or a pattern of behaviour that support their "Agriculture as a Busi­ cifically looking at challenges that might be a concern, we wouldn't rou­ ness" program in Ghana. Held in the farmers are facing and looking at chal­ tinely know that:' said Lavigne. public square, the one-day pump-a­ lenges that the program is facing, act­ He added that if such information thon raised $5326 towards their goal ing as a management consultant:' comes to their attention, the univer­ of$6ooo. "It's not that we have the answers;' sity undertakes due diligence to deter­ A treadle pump replicating those she said. "We have a different point mine whether that person would pose used in Ghana to irrigate agricultural of view and together we're a collab­ a danger to the university community. fields was set up in the square to ex­ orative effort ... to make the program ;·we would determine whether they hi bit the technology made ·available stronger:' were a risk and decide whether we to Ghanaian~tmers to improve their In partnering with the local govern­ wanted that person at Waterloo," said production. ment and farmers, the improvements Lavigne. · "We want to treadle pump in order made are more self-sustainable for the to support this program and to sup­ individual farmers and can be main­ Students still port what the farmers are doing;' said tained well into the future. discomforted Alyssa Lindsay, the Grand River chap­ "Instead of actually giving things, Second-year radio broadcasting stu­ ter leader. we're helping to strengthen the-pro­ dent at Conestoga College and Laurier Traditional African food, provided gram being run by the Ministry of Ag­ alumnus, Care Lucas, voiced concern by East African Cafe, was also avail­ riculture;· said Lindsay. about attending classes with someone able by donation at the event. Still shy of their fundraising goal, convicted of such crimes. The focus of the event, "Agriculture EWB continued their campaign an ''I'd be pretty scared," she admitted. as a Business", is a partnership pro­ additional week in hopes of reaching "I wouldn't feel comfortable as a gram between EWB and Ghana's Min­ their target. student knowing he was here:' istry of Food and Agriculture. She added that she hoped if such "[The program aims] to help farm­ What is a treadle a person was attending the school, ers see agriculture as more than a pump? students would be made aware of the cultural practice but as business, as -The force of the treadle motion pro­ situation, as it would not be fair to the something that can actually produce pelling water from a source through­ rest of the student body. income and pull them out of poverty," out their agricultural fields. Golden was given a 30-month sen­ explained Lindsay. - A farmer would have to treadle tence after being convicted of internet "It also gives them skills like busi­ pump for 2 to 3 hours per day to ir­ luring and making child pornography. ness planning, marketing, business rigate a field the size of the public Over 200 pornographic pictures development, so they can take their square. were recovered from Golden's laptop. small-scale farms from feeding their - This technology allows farmers to He asked tile Manitoba Court of Ap­ own families to actually being suc­ continue their practices throughout NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER peal to reduce his sentence. cessful businesses;' said Lindsay. the dry season, promoting yields and Two treadle pumps were set up in the public square for community financial security. members to experience what the work of Ghanaian farmers is like. 14 • LOCAL The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009

September Preview Qigong: Martial arts described as a form of Thursday Nights Uptown concerts "Chinese Yoga", hosted by Cold Mountain Eclectic Tuesday Concert Series Internal Arts sponsored by Maxwell's Music House Bellydancing Ska~teZone

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Public Square controversies Opening on May 31, the public square LINDA GlVETASH· "Generally we learned a lot:' support, events will continue into the Yoga has received a great deal of criticism, LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR Ballroom dancing was one of the colder months. Yoga has been one of the less success­ from its design to the activities it has most popular activities held over the "We'll be running a Festival of ful events held this summer, yet Shant hosted. Since its opening in May, the events in summer. Lights and Global Holiday Celebration Dubey, a volunteer yoga instructor, re­ At July's city council meeting, a the public square have either drawn in "We'd regularly have So to 100 peo­ through the month of December. We mains optimistic about the program. motion was passed banning skate­ large crowds or a scant audience. ple watching on the sidelines and by hope to do a very European style out­ "It takes time for anything new to boarders from the public square with The success or failure of the pro­ the end of the lessons we'd probably door market during the shopping sea­ get rooted," said Dubey. the exception of 10 hours dispersed grams continues to aid the develop­ have 20 to 30 couples up dancing;' son;' said Suerich. Yoga will be re-evaluated and throughout the week. The decision _ ment of the type of activities that are, said Suerich. Although many events are not hopefully launch in some form next was made in response to complaints and will be, available in the coming The costs to the city in running youth -oriented, sports in the winter spring. regarding the disruption and possible months. such events have been minimal with may interest a younger crowd. "I still feel in my heart that yoga is a dangers the skateboarders posed. Activities offered in the square have the support oflocal sponsors and January events will focus on powerful thing that will bring people The Bell for Kepler, installed in the included concerts, dancing and mar­ volunteers. the upcoming Olympics, featur- out, but there were a few stumbling square, was vandalized with chalk tial arts in addition to special events. Dance lessons, hosted by the Ar­ ing winter sports such as skiing and blocks with it;' said Suerich. during the night on Aug. 15. According to Tracey Suerich, program thur Murray Dance Studio, cost ~e snowshoeing. The Bell was cleaned off by city coordinator for the City of Waterloo, city $40 per week and the sponsored A miniature ski jump is also in the staff and didn't have any further dam­ the summer program was an overall event Bikeapolooza cost $450. works to be created along some of the SkateZone age. success. "The square can be successful be­ current bench seating for people to at­ For a total of 10 hours per week, a sec­ -Reported by Linda Givetash "We had some programs that went cause it brings the community for­ tempt during the ski workshops. tion of the public square is open to through a few different trial periods, ward and gets them involved in the The most up-to-date listing of the skateboarders of all ages. trying a few different things;' said programming;' said Suerich. events coming up in the square are Two rails have been installed on the Suerich. With the strong community available on the city's website. site for use during those times. New school in uptown SkateZone was developed to meet On May 2 5, the provincial and federal the needs of skateboarders after governments both announced they city council decided to prohibit the would invest $2 5 million to fund the activity. Balsillie Centre of Excellence, match­ Without an alternative venue, spec­ ing Jim Balsillie's contribution. ified hours were given to them with The centre, to be completed by June adequate space in the square. 2011, will collaborate with Wilfrid "It's such a good place to skate;' said Laurier University and the University frequent skateboarder Chris Howe. of Waterloo, as well as national and "It should be on everyday;' said international universities to run its Tristan Clarke, 13. graduate programs. Outside ofSkateZone hours, skate­ Although construction was planned boarders are left without a proper fa­ to begin in June, it has been delayed cility, and some, like Alex Handy, 12, due to complications in drawing up must skate "wherever we can find:' contracts for the granted government funding. Progress has been made and the groundbreakingis expected to oc­ Tai Chi cur within the next two weeks. Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada has -Reported by Linda Givetash hosted Tai Chi in the squ.are all sum­ mer, which will be continuing into the fall. Held on Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m. and The Silver Spur sold to Friday over the lunch hour, it has had developer an excellent turnout. The Silver Spur, a favourite nighttime "People are joining in I believe ev­ destination among university stu­ ery week;' said Denise Paquette of the dents, closed on May 4 and was sold TaoistTai Chi Society. to developer Jeff Zavitz. "I think it's a wonderful thing ... Plans for replacement buildings because its generating interest in have not yet started and a new bar NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER community spirit;' said Paquette. called Chainsaw has opened. Steve Higgins owner of Cold Mountain Internal Arts teaching Qigong in the city's public square. -Reported by Linda Givetash

City council update KW 1n brief Meeting: Aug. 24, 2009 Brick sues founder Excellence for Applied Research and Conestoga College stimulus If the deadline is not met, it is not On June 2, 2009, Brick Brewing Co. Training. Classes for the campus' to­ announced LINDA GIVETASH likely that the skating rink will be open launched a million-dollar lawsuit tal of 22 engineering students began On Aug. 27, the federal government LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR by December of this year. against its former owner Jim Brick­ on Sept. 1. announced, along with its new Com­ Council also passed the budget for man. The founder and former chair­ - Compiled by Linda Givetash munity Adjustment Fund of $102 mil­ Council addressed the funding of a • the extreme sports park, which is in­ man has been accused of exploiting lion, that$3.3 million would be al­ skating rink and water feature for the tended to be opened in 2010. the company on several fronts includ­ located to Conestoga College to con­ public square. "I believe we need to be very pro­ ing leaking confidential company in­ struct a skilled trades training centre The total costs for the additional active in getting this constructed as a formation and wrongfully adding his Increased by-law in Ingersoll. features is estimated to be $976,ooo. council," said Councilor Diane Free­ wife to the company's payroll. The by-law enforcement division in - Compiled by Linda Givetash To fund the skating rink, $426,000 man regarding putting the budget - Compiled by Linda Givetash Waterloo has increased enforcement will be needed for its construction and forward. efforts in anticipation of the returning maintenance. $7o,ooo had already been allocated studennl. These efforts are almost si­ Courn:il voted against allocating to the project. However, development multaneous with the upcoming launch Chalk artist who defaced the funds to the account for the skating services asked for the full budget for Trademark dispute of the city's "It's your Waterloo" cam­ Bell for Kepler revealed rink project, preferring to see there­ the project in order to most effectively Anheuser-Busch and its Canadian paign, which is aimed at promoting Marcus Green, Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ sults of the fundraising committee. begin planning the site and design. division Labatt Brewing Co. Ltd. by-law awareness among students in versity alumnus and local poet, came In regards to the method of fund­ The park will accommodate BMX have filed a lawsuit against the Brick the community. forward as the artitst who defaced the ing, Councilor Ian McLean said, "We bikes as well as skateboards. Brewing Co. alleging that its new Red - Compiled by Linda Givetash Bell for Kepler in the public square. did explicitly say that these two ex­ Different designs are being looked Baron Lime infringes the trademarks The Bell was discovered to be pensive pieces would be funded by the at for the park, and will feature either of Bud Light Lime. Labatt is demand­ covered in chalk drawings with in­ community:· an integrated or two neighbouring fa­ ing that Brick pay for damages and spiring statements such as "Fire of Paul Rossi, a member of the fund- cilities to support each activity. discontinue selling their lime beer. Funding St. Jacobs Imagination:' • raising committee, explained the de­ The location of the facility is still to - Compiled by Linda Givetash The federal government announced The Bell was not permanently dam­ lays in launching the campaign. "A lot be determined. City staff have been on Sept. 1 that it would invest $483, aged by the incident. of the answers we need to campaign examining various possibilities. 390 towards St. Jacobs under the Green stated that he had drawn with are not available," he said. Freeman said, "The amount of Community Adjustment Fund. on the Bell to bring colour to the Rossi did clarifY that the issue was comments we have received for the Waterloo UAE opens The funds will be used to restore new public square and show off its "to no fault of city staff.' need of one of these parks over the last The University of Waterloo has offi­ and upgrade Waterloo Central Rail­ potentiaL Council passed the motion to sup­ two years has been excessive:' cially opened an international campus way's shop facilities. - Compiled by Linda Givetash port the community fundraising effort The commitment for the devel­ in Dubai, after having worked with the - Compiled by Linda Givetash and are expecting the necessary funds opment of this type of facility was first United Arab Emirates"Higher Col­ raised by Sept. 21. made in the city's master plan. leges of Technology and Centre of •.• J 2 .2009 The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 • 15 NATIONAL National Editor Linda Givetash • [email protected]

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CUPE 3903 (York U) 84 days [iilijtf:jlilfuldi#~ltll@t J • Dill• filli@j'iil • onto) 39 days Teimsters Canada Rail Conferenc1 (VIA Rail eng inTers) 2 days I _ I United Steelwo~kers 9511 (DrivlTest) Ongoing 1 Unions stri_ke during recession

two-tier benefit scheme for new em­ "There is a substantial public outcry considering the number of contract Though they were not paying fac­ LINDA GIVETASH ployees. CUPE 543's demands focused that maybe we should be looking at;' agreements made annually. ulty during the strike, there were no LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR on post-retirement benefits. said Valentinis. financial savings for the university. The city claimed that they were un­ Valentinis noted the financial im­ York University: "We put out additional funds to a is a Over the past year, Ontario has seen able to meet the unions' demands plications of the strike for both the city students to help them out, especially pie CUPE3903 hg many labour disputes resulting in with the decrease in revenue caused and union employees. Back-to-work legislation brought an those with financial needs;' said Bilyk. strikes afflicting municipalities and by the current economic recession. "If you take three months, that's end to the lengthy strike at York. That support, however, was not a corporations. "Either you lay off people or you one quarter of a year's salary. There's The 84-day strike of CUPE Local unanimous feeling among students. With the recession taking a toll increase taxes and increasing taxes no question that there was sub stan­ 3903 representing teaching assistants, "We got no money for it and the on employers and employees alike, wasn't an option;' explained Fulvio tial hardship on some of these people contract faculty and graduate assis­ only option they offered was dropping reaching an agreement on finances Valentinis, a Windsor city councilor. [who went on strike) ;• said Valentinis. tants at York University left students courses for credits next year;' said sec- can be increasingly difficult. "To protect everybody's job we had locked out of their classrooms from Emily Bissell-Barahona, a third-year The Cord takes a look at the recent to take a tough stand on cutting our Toronto: Nov. 6, 2008- Jan. 29, 2009. music student at York University. strikes at the city of Windsor, the city costs:' CUPE Local79 and CUPE 416 Following this the university s.uf­ "Even when we went back they ofToronto and York University to help Although the strike is now over, a The city ofToronto underwent a simi­ fered a 10 per cent drop in applid­ didn't tell us about these options understand the implications oflabour sense of bitterness and animosity still lar situation to Windsor this summer tions for the fall of 2009; however, the that we had. There was nothing;' she disputes on those both directly and in­ exists between the parties. when CUPE 416 and Local79 walked enrolment numbers are anticipated added. directly involved. "It's going to take a long time to heal out on June 22. The strike lasted 39 to stay consistent with the previous Receiving the proper quality of edu­ those wounds;' said Valentinis. days and caused the cancellation of year's. cation in condensed semesters was Windsor: The long-term implications of the city-run Canada Day celebrations. Current students had to cope with another concern among students. CUPE Local82 and CUPE 543 strike are only starting to take effect. Both municipal strikes illustrate the further complications of resum­ "For me personally I didn't get my In Windsor, Canadian Union of Pub­ "What the strike has done is it's re­ the complications offailed collective ing the fall semester in January and [music) practice time at all and that's lic Employees ( CUPE) local82, rep­ ally got the public involved in munici­ bargaining. extending the winter semester to mid part of something I pay for;' said said resenting garbage, roadwork and pal services and in questioning what "Collective bargaining as a whole is June. Bissell-Barahona. gardening workers went on strike on services we're providing, how we're a collective freedom that is valued in The university worked to help stu­ Although agreements were reached April15. providing [them) and the costs of our- society;' said Bruce Skeaff, media dents through the motions of an irreg­ in each instance, the implications CUPE 543, representing the city's those services;' Valentinis added. relations for the Ministry of Labour. ularterm. of a strike on all parties continue to social services, daycare, bylaw and The city ofWindsor is currently Skeaff noted that lengthy strikes as "Everybody throughout the univer­ play out months after the dispute was clerical workers, went on strike a few waiting on a report that analyses their these are not common practice. sity stepped in to help the students to concluded. days later. The strike lasted a total of public services and implications of "[Collective bargaining) works the ensure the quality of their education;' "There are no winners in a strike;' 101 days. turning certain services- includ- vast majority of times. The number said Alex Bilyk, director of media rela­ said Bilyk. CUPE 82 asked for a wage in­ ing garbage removal - over to private oflabour disruptions in this province tions at York University. crease and refused the city's proposed contractors. are very, very small;' explained Skeaff Student finances fall short

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committee member will be able to provide budget templates and really just work with that student:' explained Preston. A recent poll released by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Royal Bank of Canada {RBC) found that 43 per cent of new post-secondary students and 35 per cent of returning students believe that their spending money will only sus­ tain them until the Christmas break.

Half of students expect to run out of money before end of school year COURTESY OF JAMES BLAIKIE The long-awaited SkyTrain, shown here under construction in 2008, opened Aug. 17. Daily ridership is expected to hit 300,000 by 2010. The poll also found that so per cent of all students surveyed expect to run out of money before the end of the 2009- 10 school year. Vancouver opens innovative rail line Such statistics highlight the urgency for addressing options to aid students with the financial burden of school. Ken Hardie a spokesperson for the city much more readily available;' ''It's really unbelievable at this The office of university affairs at DAVID GOLDBERG TransLink said that it was because of he said. point. Given the amount of volume WLUSU works hand in hand with the WEB EDITOR the dedicated people working on the This development of Vancouver's that goes through Pearson on a daily Canadian Alliance of Student Asso­ project that it has been so successful. transit will be the key to keeping the basis, the fact that you can't get there ciations {CASA). CASA is a national Vancouver is officially the first Cana­ "Everything has simply exceeded city accessible because the popula­ from the downtown by rail is really advocacy group that works with pro­ dian city to make a direct transit link expectations," he said. tion is expected to take on one million surprising:' vincial and federal lobby organiza­ to a major airport. The SkyTrain just The SkyTrain's ridership has been more people by 2030. In fact, as Casello points out, the tions, which Preston explains "make unveiled their new "Canada Line:' steadily increasing since the first line By population, Vancouver is Can­ majority of Canada seems to be falling sure our elected officials' agenda is The cost of the project was $2 bil­ opened in the 1980s and it is expected ada's third largest city and Vancouver behind the rest of the world. on the current financial situation of lion and was spread between all three to break 300,000 passengers daily by International Airport is the country's "Nearly every European city, you students:' levels of government, with Ottawa 2010. second busiest airport. land in has a direct train into the Yet despite the efforts that CASA pumping in the most funds. Jeff Casello, a professor at the Uni­ Toronto ranks number one in each downtown core:' is makipg to address student debt, It was designed with Vancouver's versity of Waterloo's School of Plan­ of these categories but-has no plans to Currently there are no plans in mo­ those who did not find adequate sum­ hosting of the 2010 Olympics in mind ning, believes that projects like this incorporate their own transit link to tion for the rest of Canada's largest mer employment, like Nyman are still and was completed three weeks a!Iead are important to the growth of a city. Pearson. cities. struggling. of schedule. "A rail connection to the airport It has a lot of experts like Casello "It's not enough;' said Nyman after Trans Link is the company that has certainly makes things much more realized how far Toronto has fallen receiving his OSAP estimate for the operated the SkyTrain for the last 10 convenient and makes the access into behind. .. t•. 1,.• ...... 2009-2010 school year. years. The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 16 • The( c

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Student groups, universities -Jacob Serebrin, Quebec Bureau Chief reational facilities for some time, and campus - council voted to "authorize would present a non-confidence mo­ singing "big five" blues now it's finally going to happen:' an awareness campaign in regards to tion at the earliest opportunity, being QUEBEC (CUP)- The presidents of Around the York campus, many the cuts" and work towards adequate October of this year. five of Canada's top universities have students appeared supportive of the funding for student aid. - Compiled by Linda Givetash spent the summer calling for a greater York gym implements idea. Vancouver's the Province newspaper share of research funding. Currently women-only gym time -Ryan Buchanan, Excalibur reported in July that the cuts are part these five- the universities of Toron­ ONTARIO (CUP) -Starting this fall, of the provincial government's bid to to, Montreal, Alberta, British Colum­ York University's Tait McKenzie fit­ reduce costs by about $1.9 billion over Liberals support medical bia, and McGill - receive just over 30 ness centre will be implementing a the next three years. isotopes per cent of the over $2.5 billion given women -only time slot for a portion of UBC students, admin united -Samantha Jung, the Ubyssey ONTARIO -While touring McMaster out annually by the federal govern­ the facility. against financial aid cuts University on Aug. 29 and 30, leader ment for university research. An area will be specifically reserved BRITISH COLUMBIA (CUP) -The of the opposition Michael Ignatieff The presidents of these "big five" for women during this allotted time, students and administration at the stated his support in funding the nu­ universities are also calling for a na­ and men will not be permitted in the University of British Columbia are Threats of November clear reactor. tiona! debate on the future of post­ area. speaking out together against the $16 election The university needs $44·3 million secondary education in Canada. Darshika Selvasivam, YFS vice­ million in cuts to student financial aid ONTARIO - On Sept. 1, Michael Ig­ over the next five years to be able to However, Amit Chakma, president president of Campaigns and Advo­ made by the provincial government natieff, leader of the Liberal opposi­ produce moly-99 isotopes that are in of the University of Western Ontario, cacy, said, "There have been requests in July. tion, announced that he would no Ion­ dire need with the temporary closure said instead that the "chronic under­ from students to have available space At the Aug. 19 council meeting ger support the Conservative govern­ of the Chalk River nuclear facility. funding" of Canadian universities for women to participate in the rec- ofUBC's Alma Mater Society - the ment. MP Bob Rae was quoted by the - Compiled by Linda Givetash needs to be examined and fixed. student society of the Vancouver Toronto Star stating that the Liberals

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Lin _~ on a map Summer 2009 V""--· ~ Iran elections tum into tacks have taken place in a seemingly revolt simultaneous fashion in recent weeks. The Associated Press reports that Rus­ TEHRAN, IRAN- Riot police and im­ sian President Dmitry Medvedev said, mense crowds followed the June 12 "Some time ago, we got an impression Iranian election, as the results were that the situation regarding terrorism widely contested. in the Caucasus has significantly im­ According to CNN, the opposition proved. Regrettably, recent events have has accused President-elect Mahmoud shown it's not the case:' Ahmadinejad of tampering with the Overall, the situation in the prob­ results. lematic North Caucasus republics of Opposition candidate Mir-Hossein Dagestan, Chechnya and Ingushetia Mousavi has stated that he was a victim continues to deteriorate on almost a of election fraud and that his followers, daily basis. who have taken their demonstration to - Complied by Paula Millar the street, seem to agree. - Complied by Arshad Desai Affiniam, Senegal Drug wars escalate Election count continues MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - A crack­ down on Mexican drug cartels was its serves as a powerful instrument of Any Westerner that has spent much KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - As votes launched and well underway this othering. time trying to make a difference here are tallied in the war-torn Afghanistan summer. When the only picture of an en­ crashes headlong at some point into questions about the country's future According to BBC, the Mexican tire continent is the indicators of its a wall of unwillingness to make the remain unanswered. government spent the majority of the pain, it is all too easy to resort to the small changes that could lead to a bet­ When Afghans went to the polls summer months attempting to weed stereotypes of bloated-bellies-and­ terfuture. Aug. 20, the New York Times reported out high level corruption, well-estab­ Kalashnikovs, the pictures of people The stories are endless - how dif­ that the results continue to be delayed lished in the country's law enforce­ JOSH SMYTH who are in every way not like us. These ficult it is to convince people to boil amidst growing accusations of elec­ ment and political system. International Columnist are the people we send sacks of food water before drinking it, or to teach tion fraud. Despite hefty setbacks, Mexican aid to or see parading across Sunday their children how to swim so that they According to the Washington Post, 40- President Felipe Calderon contin­ morning 1V screens in a World Vision don't drown (as a friend's child did) 50 per cent of the eligible Afghan pop­ ues to champion the cause of fighting "If I'm alive next year, I think I'll plant commercial. falling out of the boat on the way to ulation turned up to vote, making voter high powered drug traffickers in his this field:' A few days on the continent bursts school. turnout across the country exception­ country. I was out for a walk through the that bubble pretty effectively. I spent Think for a moment about the allylow. According to Reuters, the Mexi­ fields and forests near the tiny village five months backpacking and volun­ last conversation you had with your - Complied by Paula Millar can drug war is responsible for 13,000 of Affiniam in the Casamance region teering in East Africa before I started friends. How much of it focused on deaths in the last three years. of Senegal where Clement, my friend at Laurier, and I remember sitting in plans for the future, on things you will - Complied by Paula Millar and guide, was showing me his land. my introductory global studies tutori­ do, or want to do, or hope to do? The matter-of-fact consideration als furious at the way we were catego­ It's the dominant subtext of social North Korea returns of his own mortality came up as we rizing people as charity cases. interaction in a Western world where American journalists looked over a small field that he had I would lift up my hand and launch aspirations are everything, and where Lockerbombersenthome yet to plant since returning from the into a self-righteous lecture that gen­ we feel, most of the time, in control. PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA- The city some years ago. erally made the point that people all With this attitude we often set off for Washington Post reports that it took a EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND -The man Clement is 52, and in some ways is over lived lives just like us. No less the disadvantaged parts of the world visit from former American President behind the bombing of PanAro flight lucky. He lives in Senegal, where sta­ complicated, no less inspirational, no and come back disillusioned and Bill Clinton for North Korean officials 103, which exploded over the skies of tistics say he should have another 11 less emotional. burned out by the experience. to hand over two American journalists, Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988, years ahead of him. To a large extent, I still believe that This is what I was missing when I Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who were has been released. As one of the wealthier countries in to be true. went on those rants in GS 101 - being held captive in the secretive state since BBC reports that Abdel Basset al­ the region, Senegal can afford to pro­ The politics of an African village honest with myself about the limits of March 17. Megrahi, the man indicted for the vide more care to its people than its are certainly not much different than a our common ground with those who North Korea is adamant that the two bombing has returned home to Libya neighbours can. Canadian city, and I still get ticked off have so much less than we do. Some­ reporters, who were filming a docu­ after years of suffering from cancer. In Guinea, life expectancy sits at 56; when people imply that "village life" is times, the surface machinations con­ mentary on the North Korean-Chinese According to BBC, tensions and in Sierra Leone, 42. somehow simpler, or purer, than our ceal a psychology that is. so battered border, crossed illegally into North Ko­ emotions ran high in the United King­ Such statistics come up a lot when materialistic Canadian version. by circumstance as to render it barely rean territory and were subsequently dom as al-Megrahi returned home to people try and convince us that Africa My friends who live in poverty? recognizable. apprehended. an almost victory celebration in Libya. needs help. Fair enough. They would rather not. They would So what do we do? That is the sort To date the exact details of the de­ - Complied by Paula Millar Although the statistics themselves rather have a television, and a good of question that's just asking for a trite tainment, detention and trial of are weighted heavily by incredibly high pair of shoes, and all those things that answer, and I don't honestly have one. the two Americans remains highly infant mortality levels, that only makes make life a little bit easier, and they are Perhaps it is a matter of attitude, disputed. it even more horrifYing. willing to work for it. of learning to approach the rest of the Regardless, on Aug. 4 the journalists North Korea in final Anyone with even a passing interest I am back on the road in West Af­ world with humility and realism. Per­ were safely back on American soil and uranium phase in the continent encounters a parade rica now, having finished five years at haps it comes down to helping the reunited with their families. of similar numbers - HDI rankings, Laurier, and I still am amazed at the many, many people who are trying so - Complied by Paula Millar SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA- Uranium vaccination statistics, access-to-wa­ consistency of human life under such hard to break the cycle of disappointed enrichment tests in North Korea have ter measures, and more. For all things, differing circumstances. I spend a lot expectations. been successfully carried out, and the there are measurements; this is espe­ of time drinking cold beers with the Finally, perhaps we should take a project is entering its final phase of cially true for the metric-obsessed de­ local fellows or just grabbing a sand­ look at the abundance of our own gov­ Healthcare debate grows completion. velopment industry. wich and chatting to the market ladies, ernment's policies that help to impov­ If the process is fully completed, Statistics themselves can be pretty and the conversations are pleasantly erish the rest of the world. UNITED STATES -American Presi­ it could result in increased pressure untrustworthy. I have had plenty of commonplace. As for those terrible stats? They are, dent Barack Obama promised Ameri­ from the rest of the world to abandon friends witness the fabrication of sta­ Dangerously so, in fact. however slowly, getting better. cans healthcare reform. nuclear work. tistics at every level, from the village Back, perhaps, to Clement. What There is every reason to hope we can However, the economic crisis has North Korea has been testing pluto­ clinic to the national ministry. They struck me about his attitude toward speed them up. severely hampered many of his pricier nium-based warheads since 2006. can only ever be a guide. Let us, then, the future, and what often strikes me election platform features, including - Compiled by t'auren Millet take them as such. What are they actu­ all over the continent, is the pervasive Josh Smyth is an alumnus of Wilfrid Lauri­ this. ally telling us? fatalism that lay under it. er Universiry. His column "Lines on a Map" Nonetheless, the healthcare debate Extracting meaning from a pile of Whatever happens, happens. will be a recurring ftature in Cord Interna­ just south of the border rages on. numbers is always dicey. However, for If we die, we die. tional. It will document Josh's travel adven­ In light of the recent death of Sen­ New protests in western most Westerners, the parade of dig- tures throughout Western Aftica. ator Ted Kennedy, fuel has only been China added to the fire. According to the Toronto Star, this is XINJIANG, CHINA- Fresh protests because "long before he fell ill, Ken­ have arisen in the city ofUrumqi, nedy made health care a major focus of where back in July protests killed over his career, terming it 'the cause of my zoo people. life:" Reports place nearly 2,000 Han - Complied by Paula Millar Chinese people deomstrating in the capital. The protests appear to be trig­ gered by stabbings using hyperdermic www.clublaurier.ca Northern caucasus relapse syringes. Nearly 500 people have been treat­ NORTH CAUCASUS, RUSSIA - Af­ ed for similar stab wounds in the past. ter success over terrorism was recently - Compiled by Lauren Millet hailed ir1 Russia's troubled North Cau­ Relaunching,this . fall casus region, today it appears the cel­ ebrations were premature. Regrettably, the end of the govern­ Follow updated news at ment' s ''Anti-Terrorism Program" has brought violence back to the region. thecord.ca According to Russia Today, terrorist at- 20 • INTERNATIONAL The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009

"A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic." -Joseph Stalin

, Equating evils in the year 2009 In July 2009, 70 years after the Second World War, the evils of Stalin are equated with those of Hitler and the two men are given equal blame for the Second World War

Today, Russian students do not Hitler. The OSCE deemed that Nazism The statistics PAULA MILLAR study the Second World War, but in­ and Stalinism regimes "brought about Jl\j r~ RNATIGNAL E01-0R stead,learn of the Great Patriotic War. genocide, violations of human rights Today, Russian students Hitler F~rthermore, Russian students only and freedoms, war crimes and crimes Number of direct m~..order vtcttMs Today, many younger generations in know of fighting between the years against humanity:' do not study the 15 5 m' on (rredianJ the-Western world have little concept of 1941 and 1945· This timeframe al­ Lithuania and Slovenia spearhead­ Today the exact number of vtc of the horrors and injustices of the lows for the always controversial ed the original motion to indict Stalin Second World War, but ttm's directly murdered by Httler former Soviet Union. Hitler-Stalin Non-Aggression Pact of • and predictably, the Ukraine and other is disputed Throughout the 20th century, as the 1939 to be omitted from history texts Baltic States followed suit. All coun­ instead, learn of the Histonans argue anywhere be­ Soviets secured themselves the posi­ altogether. tries loudly supported equating their tween 10 to 25 mtllion. tion of vilified other in the world or- Despite the denials, holes are grad­ former aggressor with the evils of Nazi Great Patriotic War. ' der, the face of Russian humanity was ually being cut in the Iron Curtain and Germany. However, not all are back­ Stalin never recognized. realities are emerging that are even ing this cause. Furthermore, Russian The hetght of Staltn's purges was Behind the shield of the Iron Cur­ worse than most imagined. The ar­ For one, Russia has officially con­ 1n 1930s. tain, in what Ronald Regan called an chives hold the real truths: startling demned Sllch a parallel between their students only know Today the exact number of Sta­ "evil empire", the leadership preached death tolls, Stalin's murderous Purges, former Soviet leader and that of Hit­ lin's VICtims IS diSRUted. Communist ideology, nurtured mass the Great Terror, death by famine, and ler. According to Russia Today, "many of fighting between For the 1930s htstonans argue industrialization and championed sci­ the Gulags. see the document as blatant attack on anywhere between 8 to 20 mil­ entific advancement while terrorizing The question of equating Nazi and Russia:• the years of 1941 and lion victims. the free world - not to mention, its Stalinist evils is a touchy subject to say Additionally, a number of Russian of­ Overall historians argue total Sta­ own people. the least. ficials have denounced the compari­ 1945. This timeframe lin-era victims around 51 million In Edward Lucas's The New Cold War, This is because drawing com pari­ son outright, categorizing the resolu­ (median) Lucas remarks that during World War sons between one atrocity and anoth­ tion as yet another Western -grown allows for the always II, Polish Jews in the country's east er is never without repercussions or anti-Russian doctrine. chose to take their chances with the offense to some party. However, reluctance to admit Sta­ controversial Hitler­ The Second World War/ Nazi's rather than face Soviet forces, Comparisons necessitate system­ lin's evil or to acknowledge a shameful Great Patriotic War which meant a certain death. atically dissecting some tragedy, de­ past is nothing new. Stalin Non-Aggression Clviltans: 28 mtllion (deaths spe- This subtle reality speaks volumes. fining markers for how "bad" or "not In a 2007 interview, then-Russian cifically in Europe) . Today, similar comparisons be­ so bad" it really was, and assigning a President Vladimir Putin conceded, Pact of 1939 to be Soldiers 14 million (deaths specif­ tween Soviet and Nazi forces lead to ranking system to evil. "Problematic pages in our history ically in Europe) outright denial as controversial histo­ Most families of victims will tell exist:' omitted from history ry is buried rather than discussed and you evil should be evil regardless of However, he explained, "We have debated. the death toll. Therefore, the question less than some countries. And ours texts altogether. Time and time again, Russia Today of whether it is right to say someone is are not as terrible as those of some reports on foreign bodies accusing the more or less evil than another remains others:' current Medvedev Administration of a subject most politically correct gov­ Similarly, when pressed on the is­ "glorifYing the Soviet past" and s~­ ernments of the free world are not sue in 2005, Putin remarked, "I c~nnot lectively rewriting or "whitewashing willing to weigh in on. agree with equating Stalin with Hitler. history:' However, in July 2009, the Parlia­ Yes, Stalin was certainly a tyrant and Many Russian history textbooks mentary assembly of the Organization many call him a criminal, but he was ignore large portions of incriminat­ for Security and Cooperation in Eu­ nota Nazi:' ing and less than flattering Soviet-era rope (OSCE) did just that. Whatever the case, the OSCE ruling commemorate the victims of both the history. Nearly 70 years after the Second was final. Nazi regime and Soviet Stalinism. Such a selective memory when it World War, the European assembly In addition to officially equat­ This date will be remembered as the comes to their history has spilt over passed a resolution equating the evils ing Stalinism with Nazism, Aug. 23 first ever Europe-wide condemnation into the Russian education system. of Joseph Stalin with those of Adolf was decided as the day on which to of totalitarianism in all forms.

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Don't tweet? Become a fan of The Cord on Facebook The Cord • Monday. September 7, 2009 • 21 IN DEPTH In Depth Editor Alanna Wallace • [email protected] Smuggling to survive d Victoria lsadrru tells her harrowing tale of life in war-torn Uganda s HEATHER MACDONALD INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM The smell of [dead r V•Ctlrr1S GRANT RECIPIENT "bodies] got to me:' It r Of VIC­ Victoria Isadrru, now a middle-aged by H1tler woman with five children, was born left Vicky with a loss of in the "Pearl of Africa:" Arua District, ere be Uganda. appetite for one week Vicky witnessed Uganda's most re­ cent war firsthand as a teenager and and no desire to eat barely lived through it. She reflects, ges was "When they came, they were killing meat for one year. everything that was alive:· of Sta- She travelM between Uganda, Su­ dan, Kenya and the Democratic Re­ s argue public of the Congo (DRC) to provide 20 mil- for her family. Vicky is one of the few Ugandans tal Sta­ who has kept a successful career with­ million in the government despite its chaotic history -but this achievement came ~t a price. Vicky's story is one of ins pi­ ration and intrigue, but it is most of all about a woman with such passion that no matter who or what tried to bring hs spe- her down, she prevailed. Idi Amin became the third presi­ specif- dent of Uganda from 1971 to 1979 when his military coup overthrew President Milton Obote. Amin's re­ placement resulted in one of the most deadly dictatorships of our time. During that time, up to 50o,ooo HEATHER MACDONALD IJ GRANT RECIPIENT people were killed, and countless hu­ Vicky lsadrru speaks about providing for her family during the many conflicts of Africa's Congo Basin. man rights atrocities were committed. In the midst of the war, Vicky met and fell in love with a doctor named provided her with a place to live and Despite the risk of death as a pen­ appetite for one week and no desire to Dominique. Despite the state of their WLU Student Publications some money each month. alty that comes with possession of co­ eat meat for a year. country and Vicky's lack of educa­ Vicky began saving her money and caine, "I felt I didn't have enough food Vicky's recovery from her past tion at the time, they decided to get took on a job of her own: smuggling for my family;· Vicky said. has helped her to become who she is married. medicine across Ugandan and Congo­ On her way back to Arua, Vicky today. Vicky and Dominique lived at the grant lese borders. passed three roadblocks with little in­ She completed her schooling in her hospital for one year. It was at the on­ Instead of keeping the drug money, convenience, but almost didn't make it late 30s and, in May, President Yow­ set of another guerilla war against Although the Red Cross offered to Vicky would buy gold and sell it for through the fourth and final one. eri Museveni appointed Vicky Chief . the Acholi people that they had to send people from the DRC to Canada, triple the price in Kampala. It was just five kilometres from her Administrator for the National Re­ flee from the hospital with their one­ Vicky and Dominique declined be­ She risked paralysis by swallowing home. sistance Movement (NRM). Vicky's week-old baby in hand. cause of their love for Uganda. Domi­ the gold in order to smuggle it across Vicky had been taking advantage of strong faith has led her to believe that With soldiers invading the north­ nique found a job that allowed him to the border. traveling with dead bodies, pretending God is awarding her and that "every­ ern district, its population stayed in provide his family with a home and a Vicky explained that after swallow­ that two of them were her brothers. At bodywill support [her] because of hiding for two days. Vicky recalled two car, but he wasn't happy. Vicky said ing the gold "you would eat lots of cas­ the last roadblock, the soldiers opened Jesus:· vivid images. One was the support re­ that Dominique started drinking and sava, drink a litre of water and the next the caskets to check the bodies. Today Vicky sleeps in a hum­ ceived from the United Nations as they beating her. This forced Vicky out of day you poop it out:' She claimed she Flies swarmed and a stench ble home with her family in Arua, dropped boxes of emergency aid from her own home at times. "became rich;' but it wasn't enough. that was too awful to bear drove Uganda. airplanes in the sky. "Me and my baby had to stay in the After many years, Vicky decided to Vicky away from the car during the She recognizes the corruption The other image was not as pleas­ bush [in front of our house] some­ find her mother in the Arua District. inspection. among many members of the current ant. Vicky remembers mass graves: times;• Vicky reminisced with slight She did, but with two dependents Vicky pretended she was a mad­ political party iut responds to her in­ one for the women, another for the laughter. But she couldn't handle it and her mother recently widowed for woman, leaving the soldiers with no come ethically. men. any longer. the second time, Vicky began looking choice but to avoid questioning her. "I have money but it is not for me, it As the civilian death toll rose, a At 23, Vicky, who was then expect­ for a new way to support her family. Although she passed the final is for the community;' Vicky states. popular saying was born. Vicky ex­ ing a second child, and her firstborn Vicky said she told her mom to take checkpoint, Vicky gagged as she plained that "one man, one 'bullet" fled to the DRC, which was 15 kilo­ care of her children and continued, "I reminisced. meant that not a bullet could be shot metres away. Vicky met a man who went to Nairobi, I sold my gold and I "The smell of [the dead bodies] without killing someone. sympathized with her situation and bought cocaine:' got to me;' leaving her with a loss of

HEATHER MACDONALD IJ GRANT RECIPIENT A rural Ugandan village, much like the one Vicky lsadrru and her family finally call home after years of fleeing the violence that has plagued her country for decades. 22 • IN DEPTH The Cord • Morr6eptember 7. 2

so • I 0 e Examining how many students abroad are underprepared for the ships o volunteering and how Laurier's global studies department is workiro chan hazardous trend

ALANNA WALLACE from two months abroad working on volunteers for the worst while they wetD •create more IN DEPTH EDITOR a medical project in rural South Africa abroad. She also warns of the emo- ldents" and all with African Impact, claims that the tiona! toll volunteering can take on m For many, volunteering overseas pro­ biggest hurdle she encountered while individuals. vides the perfect mixture of travel, ad­ volunteering - along with the emotional "You meet a lot of people and you 111 venture and self-sacrifice. toll the project took on her - was learn­ a lot of different plights," she explained. But traveling as a volunteer abroad is ing to work as a team with upwards of "You do kind offeel a sense of guilt full of unforeseen hurdles and obstacles. 20 other international students. for being able to have won God's Lo Many university students have real­ "You have to fly by the seat of your to be born in North America~ ized too late that they lacked the per­ pants," Pennanen explains. Although "Know why you're going and be tiut sonal, emotional and practical train­ she claims that her experience abroad to that," Schofield warns, claiming !hi ing they needed to venture out into the was generally a good one, she warns you only get out of a volunteer experi· field of humanitarian, development and that adequate preparation is an im­ ence what you put into it. Desjardins, medical aid in developing countries perative component of volunteering teering abroad around the world. overseas. and "the b "They told us it was going to be hard," "I can imagine if someone had a neg­ le o from a re uv nate

r the h~ships of overseas workindto change this

1 lll'create more clarity on the part of 1udents" and allow them to enter their Being in the situation I eld work with "eyes wide open." The department is also creating the you're in when you're !Wlal Students' Education Abroad find, in which faculty members will sticking your hand in a II putting money towards monetary l!holarships. Desjardins notes that the bed sore ... they don't Jllllts could amount to $500 for each audent that is selected. teach you it in school. '[We are] hoping this fund is the be- 1 l Fng of something more substantial," ad Desjardins, who believes that vol­ :reering abroad is a necessary compo­ - Brier Pennanen, volunteer bt and "the beginning of more serious and Laurier student i[ection" for participants once they are lck in the classroom. However, those involved recognize jllt the changes to the GSE program not happen overnight. '[It's] a two to three year project for .,. said Desjardins. He hopes that the ALANNA WALLACE IN DEPTH EDITOR tange in structure ofin-class theoreti- ~==== llteachings will create a better envi­ llll!lent where students can achieve the apport system they need to learn from Every moment of this IICh others' experiences, much like the IICial network Pennanen suggests. experience was to the 1sforthe emotional toll thatvol­ ering abroad puts on participants, fullest extent rewarding :othy Donais, who will be the in­ ctorfor next year's GSE class, hopes beyond words. .t the preparation of a class before- ,d. which will contain both practical theoretical components, will better are Laurier students for their trips jerseas. -fen Holden, volunteer and Laurier student 'What we're hoping to do is to give I m the opportunity to get started on ir thought process before they leave Dthey're much better able to pro- 1!15 some of these big questions while . fley're there and also further reflect • them when they return;' explains IDnais. I :Whether they agree or disagree on 1t is most important for the prepa­ ·n of volunteers abroad, there's no M==== ;btthattheglobal studies depart- ' • !ntvalues the GSE program. You do kind of feel a IThose who have participated in expe­ lnces abroad agree that it is an impor­ sense of guilt for being component not only for students · 1temational affairs, but for anyone able to have won God's is willing to give their all on a proj­ It overseas. Lottery to be born in 'Do it while you have the means to do ! l' said Schofield. 'It makes some of the stuff they read . ane alive in the way that it doesn't if ' JDU've never been out there, and allows - Alison Schofield, volunteer ! W'l to be more critical;' agrees Donais. and Laurier student tEvery moment ofthis experience to the fullest extent rewarding be­ ; :Jitndwords," gushes Holden. f.nd most agree, despite their emo­ [llal and physical hardships and the ~of volunteering abroad, at the ~of the day the experiences etched in ·rminds are positive ones. COURTESEY OF ALI SON SCHOFI ELD 24 • The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 T The Cord • Monday, September 7 2009 . 25 ARTS Arts E.d1tor Rebecca VaslUianu • rvasluianu@thecord ca

" Culture at WLU

NICK LACHANCE 'v 'UGRAeHY MANAGER Marla Hlady's kinetic sculpture Playing Piano - one of this year's four exhibits - is set up in the unopen gallery. Her piece will remain on display until Oct. 24.

including those in the music, history, "When we have these new install a­ examine how we listen to and experi­ KATIE FLOOD communication studies and wom­ tions, it gives students a new appre­ ence our environment. Exhibits STAFF WRITER en's studies fields; as well, each art­ ciation for art and helps break down Hlady has customized the piano to ist will be required to give a lecture those barriers and allow them to ex­ present its interior functions - it has Sept. 16 - Oct. 24 ith the goal of stimulat­ at the class associated with his or her plore other exhibition venues in the been turned inside out, with the meat Marla Hlady. Playmg Piano ing appreciation, enjoy­ exhibition. community;' she added. and bones of the piano on display. The Kinetic sculpture ment and knowledge of "This is a better way of connecting "It gives students the opportunity reel has been relocated to the top of W Canadian art and cul­ the gallery to the whole campus;' said for new experiences and that's the ba­ the piano, where a system of tubing Oct. 28 - Dec. 5 ture, the Robert Langen Art Gallery Luke. sis of a well-rounded education:• and wires has been attached. Jeff Thomas VERSO re-opens on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and "We're accessing a whole range of The tubing and wires, along with Photography will be offeringfour new exhibits this different students on campus and giv­ Currently on display an old piano roll and microprocessor­ school year. ing them the opportunity to come to Marla Hlady's Playing Piano is being controlled machines allow the piano Jan. 6 - Feb. 13 Funded mainly by the university, the gallery and experience visual arts;' showcased in the first exhibition of the to generate its own sound. Marla has Ed Pien: From Thin Air the Langen Gallery, which was estab­ she continued. year. Running from Sept. 16 to Oct. 24, engineered the piano to play a compo­ Video installation lished in 1989, features Canadian art­ Luke explained that the Langen Hlady's kinetic sculptures relate to a sition that she has modified. ists working in a variety of disciplines Gallery plays a key role for all students music composition course. 'Til never give away what the piece Feb. 24 - Apr. 3 and techniques. by allowing them to investigate av­ A professor at the University of is before opening;' said Hlady, en­ Janet Morton: Hivt; According to the gallery's curator enues that they wouldn't normally. Toronto, Hlady's work has been dis­ couraging students to come see and Mixed media Suzanne Luke, this year's four exhibits Often people find themselves in­ played internationally since 1990. listen to the piano themselves. ' will include sculpture, photography, timidated by the complex nature of art Playing Piano has been showcased in -Withfilesftom Rebecca Vasluianu The Robert Langen ·Art Gallery video and a mixed media installation. when they walk into a community gal­ throughout Canada for the past year. is located on the first floor of With the goal of making the gal­ lery, Luke said, adding that the Langen Nothing like a classic art exhibi­ The series "Culture at WLU" will continue the John Aird Centre. Admission lery's art connect with student life, Gallery provides an opportunity for tion, Playing Piano features a piano that for the next two weeks, exploring diffirent 1s free and the gallery is open each exhibition will relate to a specific students to become acquainted with has been restructured and modified to I avenues for t~e arts on campus. Wednesday to Saturday from course being taught at the university, art on campus. explore the mechanics of sound, and noon until 5 p,m, Profiling a playwright Laurier's Sunil Kuruvil!a speaks to The Cord about his critically acclaimed play Rice Boy and his passion for script writing

His son then falls in love with his enjoys reading plays much more than REBECCA VASLUIANU cousin, whose fate is also tragic. watching them. ARTS EDITOR "Suddenly father and son are in the 'Tm not a theatre guy. I don't really same situation grieving;• explained get turned on by going to a play;' he - Sunil Kuruvilla lives a double life. To Kuruvilla. laughed. the Laurier community, he is known The story is one of both individu­ "! love reading plays and I love - as an English graduate turned market­ als' personal experiences with grief working on a play with good actors, ing and promotions co-ordinator for and their connection throughout the but it's all really more about a script:' the faculty of music. ordeal. Kuru villa said that he is often found In the theatre world, he is a cele­ While the background of the main furiously fixing his script or looking brated playwright whose award -win­ characters and the situation of much for the audience's reaction instead of ning plays have been produced across of the story in Kuruvilla's residence watching the play intently. North America. of Waterloo, bear a striking res em­ Ever since he graduated from Lau­ For Kuruvilla, writing plays is what blance to his life, he stresses that rier, writing has been Kuruvilla's true characterizes his identity. the plotline of Rice Boy is not wholly passion. "It's my primary profession;' he autobiographical. While doing his undergrad, Kuru­ stated. "When I go to sleep at night "The folkloric elements of the story villa felt his creative style of writing I'm thinking about plays, not other ' are definitely autobiographical;' said was out of place; but discovered his things;• he continued. Kuruvilla, explaining that they are de­ niche when he attended the University His most recent stage is the presti­ rived from his personal experiences of Windsor for a Masters in English, gious Stratford Shakespeare Festival, from trips to India. during which he was taught by Allister at which his play Rice Boy opened on While the theme of loss is not based MacLeod, Canadian author of No Great Aug. 22. on his life directly, Kuruvilla believes Mischief Rice Boy tells the story of an East In­ that it is a universal theme. "Writing plays is a compulsion;• he dian -eanadian father and son who are "I think I'm just like everybody else. explained, adding that the dwindling stricken by los.s. I've loved people who have gone away popularity of theatre does not faze Years after his wife's tragic death through death or just natural erosion," him. from drowning, the father chooses to he explained. "The audiences may be small, but bring his son - who has been unruly While Kuruvilla enjoyed seeing Rice there will always be people who will and lacking discipline- back to India. Boy come to fruition, he admits that he listen:· NICK LACHANCE 26 • ARTS The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 Off the beaten path Creators of hit show Departures talk about life on the road

network; after an immediate response He states that at times it makes him ANNE DONAHUE from network executives, Wilson con­ question whether he should go home STAFF WRITER tacted childhood friend and fellow and stop travelling. Brantford native Lll.kach. "And then [there's another opportu­ ince premiering in 2008, OLN's ':And I said 'sure', and I quit every­ nity] ... and it's just like 'wow'.... this is show Departures has evolved thing. I actually quit my job before it what we do;' he added. from a travel show with a mod­ was 100 per cent;' Lukach recalls. Dupuis agrees, commenting that Sest following to an award-win­ Fans of Departures can attest that "there are some days where ... you can ning movement, garnering public and the sense of spontaneity present in the hardly bear to lift a camera:' critical praise for its premise, creativ­ show's origins has been maintained "The adventure is just to keep push­ ity and uniqueness. throughout the course of the series. ing ourselves," Dupuis added. "We're With their lust for ad11.enture and While travelling from India to always pushing ourselves to go and life experience, hosts Scott Wilson, Antarctica, the team endured every­ meet new cultures and to keep the Justin Lukach and director of photog­ thing from life-threatening lightning show interesting:' raphy Andre Dupuis have captivated storms (an episode that earned Du­ Undoubtedly, the success of Depar­ audiences by promoting their person~ puis a Gemini for Best Photography) tures is a result of the team's determi­ al beliefs that anything is possible. to bridge jumping. nation to experience life to the fullest "We had an idea and we tried re­ Dupuis explained that at this point and allow viewers to relate to and live ally hard to make it happen and went there is little they have not done. vicariously through them. through a lot of rough times;' begins "Now it's, 'Where's left?' ... or, 'That "You don't need to be on the other Wilson, the co-creator of the show. place looks .dangerous -let's go!"' side of the world to have a crazy ad­ "We literally bankrupted ourselves "We've definitely pushed our lim­ venture;' Lukach said. ... to make this thing happen:' its to the point where anything's pos­ "It's the people you travel with; it Wilson explained that he and Du­ sible;' Lukach added. doesn't matter where you are .... There puis were working on another travel However, with great victories come are a lot of roads out there and they'll show that they were not entirely hap­ great obstacles, and the guys are quick take you to some of the most amazing py with before they began shooting to admit that they've been affected by places:' the pilot of Departures. the challenges they've faced. Wilson agreed, stating "this was an "We had a lot of great ideas of what "[I'm] more open to things, more idea that seemed like a pipe dream, we thought would make a good 1V willing to push myself... I've just be­ and we just sort of made it happen. show, but no real concrete concept:' come more aware;' said Wilson. ':Anything really is possible .... If DupUis also stated that they noticed He adds that one of the challenges you're scared, you're probably on the their personal travel experiences were is maintaining a sense of reality. right track:' not translating to the show's content. "It's hard to wake yourself up and "Our experiences from being there realize we're not just here for our job, Departures follows the travels ofBrant­ and smelling it and doing all this stuff it's not just happening in the world of ford-born best.friends Scott Wilson and Jus­ - feeling it - didn't make the final television - this is all real life:· tin Lukach and cameraman Andrew Dupuis show. We asked ourselves why is that. Lukach also mentioned that being through the most beautifol and dangerous How can we really capture the mo­ on the road for so long makes it hard places on the globe, documenting their per­ ment; to capture everything?" to maintain a personal life, making sonal experiences along the way. After filming in New Zealand, Wil­ him question whether he should con­ The show airs on OLN Saturdays and son and Dupuis sat on the footage tinue travelling. Sundays at 9 p.m. for two years before bringing it to the NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER

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So you've just arrived in what will be your home for the next year, what now? To help you dabble in the rich cultural environment that is Waterloo, The Cord has compiled a list of some of the unique venues the city has to offer

Generation X Video Princess Cinemas The Button Factory 46 King St. N. and 6 Princess St. W. 25 Regina St. S.

Feel like staying in and watching a Featuring a variety of films that aren't If you're interested in theatre and movie? Gen X is the movie-rental offered at bigger cinemas, as well as dance performances, fine art and pho­ store that will suit all your needs, screenings of older classics and for­ tography exhibitions and a forum in whoever you are. Offering an incred­ eign films, Princess Twin and its sis­ which to enjoy literature, the Waterloo ibly diverse selection of foreign films, ter-venue Princess Cinema will prob­ Community Arts Centre (WCAC} is in die films and almost any film you ably be your best discovery this year. the perfect place for you. The WCAC, could want to watch, Gen X is the And ifyou want a delicious bite to eat a 19th century heritage site formerly place to go. What's more, students or just a really good coffee, make sure home to a button factory, is a volun­ can purchase a $20 membership and to stop by the Princess Cafe, right next teer-run organization which strives rent movies for three dollars for the to Princess Twin. to promote arts in the region. Along semester. with its diverse events, the WCAC of­ fers the unique opportunity to attend a variety oflessons and workshops cen­ tering on·the arts for fees as low as $2.

Maxwell's Music House Starlight The Jane Bond 200 King St. N. I 47 King St. N. 5 Princess St. W.

Started by Laurier business-adminis­ Starlight is an overall crowd-pleaser Starlight's sister-venue The Jane Bond tration graduate Paul Maxwell, Max­ for students in Waterloo. Ifyou love is like the relaxed, smaller version of well's Music House provides a laid dancing the night away or seeing mu­ Starlight. This lounge is a great place back atmosphere for musicians and sicians perform with drinks in hand, to enjoy drinks with friends and watch music-lovers alike. Along with music Starlight is the place for you. Featur­ small, intimate performances oflocal lessons offered for a variety of instru­ ing big-name musicians this semes­ musicians. It also features one of the ments as well as six jam spaces, Max­ ter like Dragonette and Most Serene most unique decors of any venue in well's hosts musical performances al­ Republic, Starlight also hosts theme Waterloo and regularly showcases the most every day of the week, and is less nights like "Retro Prom" and "8os work oflocal artists. than five minutes from campus.~ night" as well as weekly fixtures like "Global Warming" on Friday nights, a - Complied by Rebecca Vasluianu, photos no-cover event with amazing techno by Nick Lachance and alternative music .. 1 ~.. -"'""' GOOGLE MAPS While you were out. .. Memorable moments at the region's hottest summer festivals • Hillside Festival Cutting Edge Music Festival

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YUSUF KIDWAI ~ T()( MAN \GER RILEY TAYLOR ~ n - :.GRA Final Fantasy perforiJljl)g jn a thunderstorm. Hip-hop artist Roots takes the stage. 28 • ARTS The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009

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Inward Eye, Marianas Trench, Metric and '!Yler Schwende Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Your first week: Tuesday, Sept. 8 (The Turret) (The Athletic Complex) A -movie play list Whether you're a first-year or returning student, watch these films to get yourself back into the groove of school

reminds you of how much you enjoyed Even if it didn't work completely, I your summer and your friends. do hope that you discovered a film or You need something that provides a two that you were able to watch and reality check regarding where you are appreciate. in the state of the world around you. Have a good first week. These films should help conjure up that right amount of nostalgia. WADE THOMPSON Sudoku solution THE REEL WORLD Day3:Heavy Puzzle on page 35 Free bus pick-up to Watch: The Silence ofthe Lambs, Zodiac, Waterloo MB Church! t's time to drop your worn-out Taxi Driver, Rashomon, The Night ofthe 4 3 9 8 7 5 6 2 1 copies of Twilight and forget any Hunter 8 2 5 6 3 7 9'4 memory that you may still have left Sundays in September: 6 7 1 2 9 4 3 5 8 of Transformers 2 because ladies and Eventually, all the light hearted stuff 10:20 UW SLC Parking Lot I 9 1 7 3 5 8 4 6 2 gents, it is the first week of school. you've been watching will get to be too 10:30 WLU Aird Underpass That's right. There will be no more misleading, so your next step is to pop 3 5 6 4 2 7 8 1 9 "chillaxin"' around the pool under in something that is disturbing, pow­ 2 4 8 1 6 9 5 3 7 10:45 Church whatever rays of sun you were able to erful and terrifYing all at once. 7 8 2 5 3 1 9 4 6 12:15 FREE Student Lunch muster this summer. These haunting films will make 5 6 4 9 8 2 1 7 3 1:15 Bus returns to universities It's time to get your act together and sure that you remember how human 1 9 3 7 4 6 2 8 5 start your first week at Laurier. you are, remember that life is in fact "But how do I simply ease my way hard and you sometimes need to deal back in?" you ask. "How can I make it with that. through the stress and horror that is These films will make you ap­ the first week of school?" preciate your life a little bit more, all Well, fear not faithful companions. I the while providing some first rate am here to help you through this in the filmmaking. only way I know how: by recommend­ ingmovies. Day 4: Inspirationational Yes people, I have compiled the ul­ Watch: The Shawshank Redemption, Dead timate film playlist that will help you Poet's Society, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 An­ make your way through your first gry Men, American Beauty, City ofGod week back at school and allow you to forget about any stress that you may You could probably use a little bit of have been harboring about the up­ inspiration by this point in the week. comingweeks. Bittersweet storytelling at its abso­ r Follow these guidelines, and you lute best, these films will help get you www.radiolaurier.com will be all the way into the second and through your day, all while sticking third week of school completely un­ with you for the rest ofyour days. aware that summer ever ended. Whenever you're looking for that motivating, insightful push to get you Day 1: Pure, unadultered through life, look no further than these entertainment films. Watch: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters Day 5: Fun, Fun, Fun ('Til your daddy takes the T-Bird away) So where to begin? Well, as with Recommended: Die Hard, Lethal Weap­ any good playlist, you need to start on, Bring It On, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, with something that makes you feel Grease, Hairspray, Little Shop ofHorrors wonderful. You need something that kicks you With plans for what I can only expect into gear and just develops an undeni­ will be an epic first weekend at school, able-sense ofhappiness. you need to fade into the weekend If for just a second you find yourself with a film that is utter fun and noth­ doubting that any of these movies are ingelse. for you, I want you to stop,look in the Whether this is a simple action­ mirror, and seriously reconsider, be­ flick or glamourous musical, you need cause these are the best of the best. something that is going to raise your spirits and keep that high going into Day 2: Reminder ofyour current state your weekend. of mind Watch: St Elmo's Fire, The Secret to My Once finished with these films, your Success, Dazed and Confosed, Wet, Hot body clock should be adjusted and American Summer any overwhelming feelings of stress should be blown away in the cool You need to follow your first amaz­ breeze that was your opening week of STATION LAUNCH DATE: JANUARY 8, 2010 ing day at Laurier with something that movie watching. The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 ARTS • 29 2009 In review The Polaris Music Prize shortlist Read The Cord in the upcoming weeks for a panel discussion and live coverage of the prize's unveiling

of stomping and clanging that inter­ kind of folk song one could remember ~sa middle ground between the two, smooth up-and-down scales of REBECCA VASLUIANU rupt the flow of the album. and sing along to. incorporating the catchy, percus­ uHeresie". ARTS EDITOR "The Body" -which has the poten­ But overall, the album muffles it­ sion heavy track "Rewind, Rewind, · Ultimately, Labyrinthes has no "je tial to be the best song on the album self with its own soft acoustic guitar Rewind" and softer songs like "Lazy ne sais quoi" to make it memorable - transforms halfway through into and dull vocals, leaving it perfectly Bones". beyond the French rockers' unique t's that time of the year. In less a female vocalist humming to what forgettable. Finishing off the album is aptly sound. than two weeks, the winner of the sounds like cars driving through a Listen to: "Pulling on a Line", "Still", named "On & On & On", summariz­ Listen to: "Porte disparu", "333", Polaris Music Prize for excellence tunnel. "River's Edge" ing the release's inherent problem, "Heresie" Iin Canadian music will be an­ While the band's back-road, roll­ While nobody's denying Plaskett nounced at Toronto's Masonic Temple ing sound has the potential to make Hey Rosetta! -Into Your Lungs has enough vocal dexterity, song-writ­ Metric -Fantasies on September 21. The award, which a great album, Mountain Meadows is ing talent and versatile guitar skills to was established in 2006, has seen a convoluted mess with great songs ***j carry a superb album, he does not do it *** winners Final Fantasy, Patrick Watson somewhere in the middle. with Three. and Caribou claim the $2o,ooo grand Listen to: "Without Again", "Notes", Listen to: "Through & Through & prize. To help guide you through the 10 "31years" Through", "Sailor Eyes", "Precious, nominated albums, here's a crit:i,cal re­ Precious, Precious" view of each musical offering. Fucked Up - The Chemistry ofCom­ mon Life IH Y Ro .... r r n r K'naan - Troubadour Chad VanGaalen- Soft Airplanes 1..1h~ ··qui lu--t ._. ***j *'-J **** ·~;Jt~ .. u:~~.t'"~"T~~ -:_.Ia_{;'i .. ~~~T~

Into Your Lungs is an album full of sur­ Metric's fourth full-length album Fan ­ prises. Each song transforms and tasies shows a different side of the al­ grows with crescendos, decrescendos ternative musicians -lighter and more and drastic tempo changes, stunning mature. you with the end result. A huge departure from previous While each song is over four min­ songs like "Monster Hospital" and utes long, Hey Rosetta! utilizes the "Dead Disco", which packed more Soft Airplanes is a truly standouta.tbttm .album's duration wisely with impres­ punch, energy and groove, Fantasies is on the Polaris shortlist. Combining sive instrumental arrangements and Choosing just one thing about this al­ a mellowed-out, romantic version of strange, reverberating vocals with a Fucked Up's second full-length album powerful vocals that shrink and grow bum that stands out above the rest is Metric that is a welcome change. lush backdrop oflulling acoustic gui­ The Chemistry ofCommon Life packs to fill the time. impossible; K'naan has managed to While the album holds some catchy tar and instruments ranging from in quite a punch. But while its rough "Tired Eyes", for instance, one of create a musical offering that is enjoy­ tunes like "Help, I'm Alive" and synth to trumpet, Chad VanGaalen growling vocals and layered ringing the best songs on the album, begins able from start to finish. "Gimme Sympathy", Fantasies also of­ has managed to create an album guitar-work have all the ingredients to with faded piano chords accompanied Combining rap, pop and even fers softer, more subdued songs like that is soulful, sweet and undeniably make it a standout post-hardcore al­ by emotional vocals, which reach their rock, K'naan uses his poetic talent to "Twilight Galaxy" and "Blindness" bizarre. bum, it falls short. pinnacle when vocalist Tim Baker de­ tell us stories about life in his native that highlight Emily Haines' infec­ On the first track, VanGaalen Often, the overbearing vocals clash livers a truly touching and strong dis­ Somalia, painting pictures that are tious voice with a more synth-centred shows his diverse vocal talent with the with the harmonic, clanging guitars, play of his seasoned pipes. unforgettable. sound and starry-eyed lyrics. song "Bones of Man", using a rougher overwhelming them completely and A funky baseline and sunny guitars "And when I try to sleep I see cof­ While die-hard Metric fans might sound to complement the cool, mel­ creating an imbalance that is unpleas­ then creep in and the song gains ener­ fins closing;• he raps in the haunting find themselves disappointed with low guitar and retro sound. ant to listen to. gy with ringing violin. Songs like "I've song "Somalia;' letting us peer into Fantasies - comparing it to the group's Throughout the album, the Al­ While spacey songs reminiscent Been Asleep For a Long, LongTime" the experiences of those living in war­ more varied Polaris short-listed 2005 bertan singer continues to show his of Red Sparowes like "Golden Seal" also show the lyrical talent of Hey torn African countries - in perfect album Live It Out- the new release is a versatility, producing "TMNT Mask", and "Looking for God" give the al­ Rosetta!, with lyrics that are nothing musical style. tender and soulful offering that is sure a catchy synth-centred song reminis­ bum a well needed mellow-down, short of absolutely charming. In fact, the album doesn't miss to top your 2009 playlist. cent of 8os' techno; following it with the rest of the album is peppered with While not every song packs the a beat, although the second half af­ Listen to: "Blindness", "Collect Call", "Molten Light", a disturbing acoustic mish-mash tracks that seem to drown same poignant power of "We Made ter the sweet, inspiring track "Wavin' "Girnnle Sympathy" tune like a lush version of Devendra themselves in noise like "Magic Word" a Pact" o.r "Black Heart", the album is Flag" is definitely stronger. Banhart. and "Twice Born". solid from start to finish, making it The album ranges from catchy and Patrick Watson- Wooden Arms While the album ends on a strange, Songs like "Royal Swan" and "Black a strong second album for the New­ funky tunes like "Bang Bang" and note -with "Frozen Energon", a song Albino Bones" do offer nice melodic foundland-based band. "ABCs" to those that will just etch ***1. that is quite frankly cre~;py - Soft Air­ vocal lines mixed in with the over­ Listen to: "I've Been Asleep for a Long, themselves into your mind like "Take planes produces many memorable bearing harsh vocals - but not enough Long Time", "We Made a Pact", "Black a Minute:· , songs, with its eclectic instrumen- to redeem the rest of the album. Heart" Troubadour, withits storytelling tal palette and VanGaalen's ringing Listen to: "Royal Swan", "Looking for style and ability to make hip-hop ap­ vocals. God", "Days of Last" Joel Plaskett - Three proachable to even the most weary lis­ Listen to: "Bones of Man", "TMNT *'-J tener, makes you want to listen to the Mask", "Rabid Bits of Time" Great Lake Swimmers -Lost Channels album again and again. Listen to: "Take a Minute", "Dreamer", Elliot Brood -Mountain Meadows ** "Wavin' Flag"

* *'-J r It's obvious that Patrick Watson, previous Polaris winner in 2007 with Close to Paradise, isn't fooling around. · His new album Wooden Arms shows that he's creating music more unique than ever. Tranquil and powerful from Ifyou have better things to do, I sug­ the start, WoodenAmispeaks early with gest not listening to Joel Plaskett's the harp-filled, light track "Fireweed" Lost Channels, Great Lake Swimmers' new album Three. Jamming in over 100 and the album's best song "Beijing", fourth full-length album, is a quint­ minutes of music into three albums, which uses expertly crafted move­ essential Canadian folk album, albeit Plaskett has managed to create an ment and growth to create a power­ Alternative country band Elliot Brood, lacking the quality vocals and variety epic release that quite frankly was not ful piece that at times makes you feel with Bryan Adams reminiscent vocals to make it a good one. necessary. With the release ofMalajube's engag­ like there's a full-size orchestra in the and seamless combination of banjo When listening to Great Lake While many songs stand out as ing album Trompe-/' rei/ in 2006 (which room with you. and guitar, have given their second Swimmers'latest musical offer­ good tracks, most on the three discs was shortlisted for Polaris as well), By peppering the album with full-length album all the right sound ing, one phrase came to mind - do fall into the realm of repetitive coun­ expectations were high for the band's unique, haunting songs like the creepy but not enough power. not listen to while operating heavy try/folk music. newest offering Labyrinthes. organ-grinder tune "Traveling Sales­ Listening to the album, the word machinery. Disc one is evidently the strongest But while Malajube's layered French man" and the strange, depressing "nice" comes to mind for almost every In particular, songs like "Concrete of the three, with songs like Plaskett's vocals are as beautifully lulling as ever, piano groove of "Down at the Be:tch", song, with only few songs managing Heart" and "Stealing Tomorrow" leave catchy single "Through & Through still managing to create a charming al­ Watson manages to make even the to be memorable. one wondering where three minutes & Through" and the winding, deep bum, Labyrinthes ultimately dies away strangest crash-and-bangs beautiful. "Write it all down for You" and of his or her life went, with no memo­ sound of "Drifters Raus". into the forgettable. But while Watson's chilling voice "Without Again" give the album a rable quality or excitement to help get Mellowing out completely, disc two While Trompe-l'reil had standout hits and heavy arrangements speak to his needed thrust of upbeat energy and through their duration. starts off with "Safe in Your Arms", like high-energy "Fille a plumes" and immense musicality, the album at movement. Songs like "31 Years" and While gentle, stumbling folk tunes a relaxed, soft song with gentle duet soft "Casse-cou", Labyrinthes is miss­ times borders on dense and is hard "Notes" are like country lullabies ac­ can be enjoyable, Great Lake Swim­ vocals. The second disc continues ing any such tracks. to enjoy all at once because of each companied by vocalist Mark Sasso's mers takes this to a new level, cou­ on that theme, using light East coast The eclectic album features a vari­ song's complexity. soothing, sombre voice. pling catatonic too-soft vocals with sounds in "Sailor Eyes" and acoustic ety of enjoyable songs ranging from Listen to: "Beijing", "Bird in a Small Overall, the album drags on too repetitive guitar and country twang. country guitar in songs like "Down, the likeable elevator music of"Casa­ Cage", "Where the Wild Things Are" long with unnecessary tracks like "The "Pulling on a Line", "Still" and "River's Down, Down:· • blanca" to the cool evil-soundingtune Spring Floods" and "Chuckwagon", Edge" offer relief from the muJ'!dane Resolving the difference between "Cristo bald" and the diverse range of two primarily instrumental tracks full nature of Lost Channels, providing the disc one and two is disc three, acting sounds found in "333" to the lulling, - 30 . The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 LIFE Life Editor Dave Shore • [email protected] Cord-o-scopes

Virgo Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20 To gain favour with your In a moment of passion you'll professors and peers, you decide to renounce your con­ should attempt to answer ev- X sumerist ways by flushing all ery question raised in class whether ofyour frivolous possessions down or not you know the answer ... , or just the toilet. However, after sobering up ask seemingly irrelevant questions in­ you'll soon realize that life is unbear­ stead. They'll love that. able without an iPod and Blackberry. Also, your toilet's broken.

Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Aries March 21 to April19 r\ . Despitewhatyourfriends It's probably be~.t to remember ~ L,. tell you, there is no Laurier that the rhyme, Beer before li­ ...,_ nudist club. So for every­ quor, you've never been sicker" one's sake, keep your damn clothes on. is a warning, not a challenge.

Scorpio Oct. 22 to Nov. 21 Taurus April2o to May 20 You will start reading Marx ")-

choic Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Gemini May 21 to June 20 On Remember that nobody walks • • Try to remember that it's only NICK LACHANCE PHOT' >GRAPHY MANAGER drink on the hawk! Unless the hall­ acceptable to run down the Bulletin boards around campus are a crucial way to find groups and events to suit your interests. cially way is packed, which it almost street dressed in fluorescent ]( for co always is. Or ifyou're not paying at­ spandex screaming at everyone ablyb tention. Or ifyou just don't feel like you see ifyou're actually participat­ awhil getting out of the way. Remember that ing in 0-Week activities. Otherwise findy people only walk on the hawk some of you're just a weirdo. Scratch that, it's What's~the here's never acceptable. point? the time! forev Capricom Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Cancer June 21 to July 22 You will fall madly in love with ·• ~ When an attractive person lli..\ "Judy" the sandwich lady at the ~. in your class asks you what Getting involved dinmg hall after her roast beef on rye your major is, it's in your best interest rocks your world. to take the high road and avoid refer­ encingyour genitalia. A Cord Life debate on whether or not students need to "get involved" to have the full Laurier experience Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Leo July 23 to Aug. 22 Tuesd ~ After a friend introduces you You will be in awe of nature Conce ~ to World ofWarcraft, you'll when you get to witness the Quite simply, all you have to do to others will want to steer clear of them It's ne spend weeks alone in your room, only majestic glory of Laurier's DAVE SHORE "get involved" is join and participate in entirely. ingso to eventually emerge reborn as Gor­ elusive music students out­ LIFE EDITOR at least one student group. And, while Luckily, there's tons of other, more drink lock, a magical elf destined to save side their natural habitat of the Aird I hate to say it, the incessant army of varied organizations around campus. brand Laurier from its evil overlords. building, scavenging for woodwinds Pro school-spirited weirdos at this school They just take a little bit of finding. in preparation for a long winter. is right when they happily exclaim, Don't be afraid to take an active part in Wedn fit didn't already weigh heavily in "There's something for everyone!" searching out student groups to join; Forab As a small boy, Adam Nagel choked after swallowing the wheel of a Tonka truck; this near your choice to attend this insti­ It's true though. Unlike high school most of them will be thrilled to let you wine death experience gave him the power to see into the void and predict the foture. tution, you're going to learn very where ifyou didn't like one of the six join in on meetings or events. nights Iquickly that Laurier has a culture clubs and eight sports teams, you were This isn't to say that everyone gets very different from other universities. pretty much left with smoking weed involved in a student group. Many We've consistently placed first in behind the portables, there's actually prefer to focus solely on academics. every Canadian university ranking for a ton of stuff to do at Laurier. From Others get part-time jobs or partici­ Wisdom disconnect: "volunteerism" and "student engage­ volunteering around the community pate in other activities around the city. The week in pointless info ment". Essentially, Laurier is a place to student governance to special inter­ And while there's nothing wrong with where students don't just go to class; est groups, ifyou can't find at least one this, these people just aren't getting I'm sorry too: Queen Marie Antoi­ they get involved. club that coincides with a part ofyour the full university experience, or at LAURA SEDGWICK nette was executed at the height of the Right from the get-go you'll be personality, then you officially don't least the full Laurier experience. CO RD LIFE French Revolution. Just before she was told by numerous people that in or­ have a personality. Ultimately, student groups are, beheaded, she accidentally stepped der to get the most out ofyour time Don't be discouraged if it takes a shockingly, comprised of other stu­ Long shot: The standard golf course on the executioner's foot. Conse­ at university, you absolutely have to while (maybe even a couple years in dents. They are the most foolproof now has 18 holes. In the past this quently, Antoinette's final words were "get involved:' Then you'll go to a get school) to find a club that really fits way to meet like-minded people. wasn't the case: all golf courses had apologetic. "Monsieur, je vous de­ involved fair where you'll be shown with you. They act as the gateway to study bud­ La a different number of holes. It wasn't mande pardon. Je ne l'ai pas fait expre:' the countless ways in which you can WLUSU will try to tell you that dies, party invites and significant until St. Andrews Old Course laid out Translation: "Pardon me, sir. It was "get involved:' Yet, despite all this, "there's something for everybody" friendships. nine holes one way on a green and not on purpose:' you probably will still have no fucking within the services that they offer: Getting involved is quite easy, and nine holes in the opposite direction clue what "getting involved" actually this is just false. While tons of people without doing so your time at univer­ JACL that golf courses sported 18 holes (this "Unless someone like you cares a entails. will love what WLUSU has going on, sity will be much less exciting. S~A FF also explains why the first nine holes whole awful lot ..• ": Theodor Seuss have a different coloured flag than the Geisel, the German author and car­ second nine holes). This was adopted toonist more commonly known as Dr. by other golf courses and eventually Seuss, was not a real doctor at all, but Ifyou care about the environment, working out at the gym or having a became the norm. Another theory adopted this pseudonym because his LAURA SEDGWICK you can apply for Ecohawks; ifyou part-time job. as to why golf courses have eighteen father always wanted him to become a CORD LIFE want a close knit group of friends, you These options achieve additional holes is that there are eighteen shots doctor. Geisel intended to use his real can rush a fraternity or sorority and if benefits beyond that of most student in a bottle of whisky. name, Theodor Geisel, for more seri­ you like dragon boating, you can join groups, namely, keeping up with your ous literature and his pen name, "Dr. Con the WLU Dragon Boat Club. course work, staying fit and making a Are roses red? Most people have three Seuss, for children's books. That's not t's easy to tell someone that they Joining student groups is a great bit of extra cash. types of colour cone cells in their to say his children books were not se­ should get involved at university. way to do what you enjoy while si­ The simple truth is that, while stu­ eyes. This gives us trichromatic vi­ rious; many of them had an anti -fas­ After all, university is a place for multaneously meeting like-minded dent groups can be both fun and valu­ sion. There are, however rare, some cist undertone. Ilearning, both inside and outside individuals, making great friends and able, all of the benefits they offer can people who have a fourth type of cone of the classroom. However, if there's learning about your university. How­ also be found in other places. There is cell. This results in the ability to see a Sweet!: There is a berry referred to as one thing I've learned at university, it's ever, student groups aren't the only no rule dictating that students need to fourth primary colour. Thus, people miracle fruit that alters the taste re­ that there is rarely only one right way way to get these experiences. join groups of any nature. At the end with a fourth cone can see many more ceptors in your mouth. This berry con­ to do something. There are many off-campus organi­ of the day, it is up to you as a student colours then those of us with only tains miraculin, which has the effect of This alone refutes the idea that "ev­ zations where similar benefits present to define what your own university three cones. This is known as tetra­ turning acids into sweets. The result is erybody needs to be in at least one themselves. These include volunteer­ experience should be, whether it be chromatic vision, which most birds that after eating this berry, expectedly student group in order to get the full ing at St. John's Ambulance, Registry through student groups or your pre­ have. bitter foods taste sugary. university experience;' as there is Theatre or Extend-A-Family. Addi­ ferred alternatives. no one way to get the "full university tionally, joining off-campus groups These alternatives contribute to experience:' allows one to expand beyond the in­ the "fullness" of one's university ex­ thumbs up/ thumbs down · Of course, with that said, it is true famous "Laurier bubble" and into the perience in the same way that joining that being an active member of stu­ "real world:' student groups does. You can have a C1 Students finally returning Students returning and dent groups adds to one's experience If this doesn't pique your interest, fulfilling university experience do­ ~·~ to Waterloo after a long then running around and of university. This is especially true other alternatives to student groups ing whatever it is that you enjoy. Just /\? summer. cheering like morons. at Laurier, where there are so many including focusing on academics, remember, you get out of university • I l ~ "J ~ I .. \ • 1 ' things to get involved With. '· .' what you put into it . .. The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 • 31 109 " Drinking days Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28

It's 09-09-09! That only happens, like, once The 14th is the first day of classes. If you're The 21st is the United Nations' Interna­ World Rabies Day is dedicated to raising every century! And unless you plan to be an academic type, celebrate the beginning tional Day of Peace, a global holiday aimed awareness of the disease. Rabies is a fatal around for 2109,you'd best not miss the op­ of another year of trying to impress yqur at ending violence worldwide. Drink some disease that kills people every year despite portunity to get plastered. Drink nine beers professors. If you're not, just drink to drown booze from every continent and share your being entirely preventable. But you won't be while playing "Revolution 9" on repeat. away your anxiety for the months ahead. love of peace with your neighbour. thinking about that. You'll be sloshed. 10 Laurier survival tips Lessons that incoming first years students should learn

anything from Aritzia will be spotted 7. K.Y.S.F. (Know Your Short Forms) KATIE FLOOD once, tWice, three times. At Laurier, ifyou don't already know STAFF WRITER where the DAWB, the AC, the DH, the ASHLEY KOEN 3· Leain the go-to hangover breakfast FNCC and (for you music students) CORD LIFE location. Depending on the location the MOFO are - you're lost. Ifyou of your residence, you have Benny's don't know what ERT, BACCHUS, and oming into Laurier cap. be an -amazingly inexpensive and on your the SLC are -you need to attend the overwhelming experience. OneCard, or Mel's Diner, which hap­ get involved fair. Ifyou have no idea The jump from high school pens to be open later than the bars. what I'm saying at all, you're new. C to university involves learn­ The social aspect of the morning-af­ Take some initiative and go find out ing many small lessons, from how to ter breakfast is key; this is where true what these things are. They're a valu­ manage your own money to how to do friendships are made. able part of the Laurier lingo. a proper tequila shot. With all the hard The Sauce work coming your way, The Cord has 4· Master the fake I. D. Now, I'm not 8. Abuse your student status. Your white unless purple teeth, lips and taken it upon itself to teach incom­ condoning underage activity, but if tuition bill comes in every year at the JEREMY TREMBLAY tongue sound like fun. ing students 10 lessonS that you won't you are part of the lucky few who have end of the summer and ta -dah, you're PRODUCTION MANAGER have to learn the hard way. one, know where to use it. This does broke. So make the most of student Thursday: Old English not include campus facilities, as On­ bargains. Your OneCard acts as a bus The guys in high school were on to 1. Know the best campus hangouts. eCards are mandatory supplementary pass, which equals free transporta­ Now that you're at university, you may something. It may taste awful, but Old This is crucial for the times when you material. However, there are some tion. Restaurants around town are find that you're overwhelmed with English and other 40s of malt liquor feellikeescapingfromyour spacious bars around town that are easier to get also there to help out with student choice and responsibility. are dirt cheap. You're going to end up dorm room and socializing, or heav­ into than others. specials such as Symposium's "starv­ One of these choices is what to embarrassing yourself while drinking en forbid, studying. You will need to ing student night" every Monday. drink at night, which may be espe­ anyway - wouldn't you· rather remem­ know where to see and be seen. 5· Go OneCard crazy. Yes, this is real cially difficult now that you're too old berwhy? The concourse: The place to be for casual money, but due to new regulations if 9· Talk about class way too much.l'ff for coolers. (Actually, you've prob­ hang out time, group projects or just you are left with more than $500 at -that's lame, right? Nobody wants ably been too old to drink coolers for Friday: Phil's watching the whole school walk by. the end of a school year the university to hear about how much you love a while now, but never mind.) Ifyou Don your grossest shoes and head out The 24 -hour lounge: Dungeons and keeps it. So spend up! Granted, this 18th century English literature dur­ find yourself hard pressed for ideas, for a night of drinks - almost every­ Dragons anyone? is terrible financial advice, but you ing a party. Well, maybe, but talking here's a different way to get smashed thing is $2.25 before tip. Even if going The library: Not to be used for casual aren't given much choice. Ifyou hap­ about what.you're studying isn't just for every day of the week. out is still more expensive than stay­ conversation, except maybe the 3rd pen to h'}ve a convenience account, the' best way to hammer it into your ing in and drinking, at least you won't tosth floors. the best off-campus OneCard vendors brain. You'll also meet people study­ Monday: James Ready 5·5 feel like you're being robbed. The atrium: Elite business student include Waterloo Taxi, Pizza Pizza, ing the same stuff. and maybe even For a dollar a can, you can easily afford hangout. Noodle Hut, Swiss Chalet delivery start enjoying your education a whole James Ready. At first it might taste Saturday: Kings The dining hall: Jock and first-year and University Pharmacy (use your lot more. You're in school to learn, so like horse piss, but it's not so bad that Though not a drink, Kings may soon central. imagination). go ahead and enjoy it. you won't want to stop drinking after be one of your closest friends on the The common room ofyourresidence: It is the first can. road to drunkenness. While using a possible to never leave. 6. Work smart, not hard. Take the 10. Screw up your sleep schedule. road metaphor in relation to drinking time to ask your professor what they Students operate on a completely dif­ Tuesday: Tequila may be in poor taste, it should be said 2. The Laurier fashion protocol. It expect in an assignment. Chances are ferent sleep schedule thim the rest of Concerned about midweek drinking? that Kings is really more of an express is really not okay to join the ranks of they have used this assignment be­ society. Even when you have class at It's never a problem ifyou 're celebrat­ highway to drunk than a rnere road. those wearing torn jean skirts and fore and have a good idea of what they 8:30a.m. it's not unusual to be expect­ ing something. Grab some tequila and UGG boots mid -September through do, and do not want. Asking ahead of ed to stay up until 2 or 3 a.m. Train drink to tile occasion. Go ahead - any Sunday: Vodka water winter finals. It is, apparently, so­ time can save you plenty of time and your body early on to operate on very brand will do. As long as you have a tap, you still cially acceptable to wear your sweats effort. You should also take advantage little sleep and to be able to stay up for have mix and one less excuse to stop to class and back (and everywhere in of additional resources such as teach­ long intervals without shuteye, lest Wednesday: Boxes of wine drinking. On the bright side, you won't between), but be aware that there will ing assistants (TA), the Writing Cen­ you miss out on some of the best so­ For about $35 you can get 4litres of even notice the aftertaste after a glass always be that one classmate with tre and upper-year .students. cial and study times. wine - more than enough for a few or two. straightened hair and fresh makeup at nights or a few people. Be sure to get 8:oo a.m. One thing I can guarantee, Navigating your 0-Week Laurier's orientation offerings

Highlights: Academic sessions, day at JACLYN STEIF Bingeman's amusement park, a movie RYAN STEWART FILE PHOTO STAFF WRITER night on Alumni Field, the Get In­ First-year students pose for a picture at their carwash station at the annual "Shine Day" event. volved Fair, Shine Day, music concert Sept. 7 begins another year at Wilfrid and an on-campus party. Laurier University and, for all the in • Reason to attend: Gives first-years the Highlights: Travelling cafes, working Details: Luncheon will be held at Details: Students stayed in various coming first-year students, the start of opportunity to meet people on their group fair, an opportunity to prac­ the Waterloo Inn with tables being residences and attended workshops an entirely new lifestyle. To help new floor and others as well as a few upper tice with Laurier's Radical Choir and mixed to include upper-year SBE stu­ on topics such as what Laurier has student transition to university life, year student ice breakers. watch them perform, an exploration dents, corporate sponsors and faculty to offer, culture shock, differences in Laurier offers a number of orientation "It's important {for students} to find of Waterloo Park, an open space event members. ' Canadian academics, housing, em­ activities. their fit. We work to find activities to appeal (students bring items and do as they Highlights: Keynote speaker Cam ployment and safety to all audiences"- Burton Lee, assistant wish with them), a photo scavenger Heaps, co-founder and president of Highlights: Welcome barbecue for WLUSU's traditional vice-president offirst year experience for hunt, movie night and "Jammin' for Steam Whistle Breweries; SBE stu­ friends, campus tours, a lecture about 0-Week WLUSU Social Change" at Maxwell's Music dent-run clubs and events will be Canadian culture from a Laurier pro­ Date: Sept. 7-12 House. present to inform students what they fessor, a trip to Niagara Falls and Host: A university orientation week LSPIRG's Complemen­ Reason to attend: Provides an oppor­ have to offer them. Niagara-on-the-Lake, a meet and organized by the Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ tary 0-Week tunity for students to meet other stu­ Reason to attend: Familiarizes first- greet barbecue with the Laurier com­ versity Students' Union (WLUSU). Date: Sept. 7-12 dents interested in social justice and . year business and economics students munity and a six continents sports Who: All first-year students are djv- . What: Laurier Students' Pubfic Inter­ attend activities aside from WLUSU's with Laurier, the SBE faculty, class­ tournament. ided into four colour teams: blue, gold, est Research Group (LSPIRG) offers 0-Week. rooms and their program. Reason to attend: L.I.F.E, (!.aurier green and red. Two residence floors or a complementary orientation week to "It's .free and provides more accessibility. "The purpose is to give {SBE students} International Friendship Exchange) a floor and a Laurier Off Campus Uni­ coexist with WLUSU's. It allows you to get involved in important an opportunity to meet other people in the mentors assist international students versity Students (LOCUS) group are Who: Open to all incoming students, issues."-Jeff Kitchen, Complementary 0- program and get to know the foculty as adapting to their new learning and liv­ paired together. regardless of whether or not they Week Co-ordinator welL"- Shane McTavish, vice-president ing environment. Details: Four teams compete against registered for WLUSU's traditional ofacademic affoirs, SBE Students' Society "{It allows students to} becomefom­ one another in events such as a talent events. SBE 0-Day iliar with Laurier as a community, set­ show, game show, cheer-off. regatta Details: A collaborative and commun­ Date: Sept. 13 10-Week ting students up for success."- Anna Done games and Shinerama's "bling-bling" ity-based set of events designed to What: The school of business and Date: Aug. 31- Sept. 4 Choudhury, International Student Advisor event. The team with the most points help students discover the KW com­ economics students' society (SBESS) What: International Orientation Week at the end of the week wins. munity and promote activism and so- Who: For all first-year business and Who: For all incomirlg international economics student&. ,. , ,. . , and exchange students ..', \"0\r • . cial justice• 32 • Features Editor Shannon Busta • [email protected] The Cord • Monday. September 7 2009 The Cc

The ·evolution of Laurier 0-Week There are considerable differences in the Orientation Week experience as you journey through your years at Laurier 0-Week tends to be one of the best tlmes of the year, regardless of what year you're about to embark on When else is everyone free to indulge in hfe's simpler pleasures (hke keg stands and body paint)? More importantly, when else can we enjoy these pleasures free from the gullt-tripping readings and assignments So grab a beer - maybe a redbull or two - and enjoy. Features Editor Shannon Busta reports

First year: The "do we have to?" "Yes you do" year Second year: The "we're gonna rock this town" year Third

ou made it. You deserve a pat on the icebreaking games till you break, or cheering ongratulations. You've made it through Sure, it might look a little rough to the untrained back for figuring out all that paper­ until you're blue in the face. the trials and tribulations of your first eye, but to you, with your unwavering loyalty to the work and those confusing online sys­ It might be hard to believe, but nine times year. It's now been 12 months since you university lifestyle, it's perfect. Who wouldn't want Ytems. You somehow managed to sur­ out of10, those ridiculous T-shirts, with the C were coaxed into shedding some ofyour to live in a house that looks identical before and af. vive the several trips to Ikea and the endless help ofyour passionate and high-spirited Ice­ personal pride in exchange for pride of the school ter having a kegger? Weekunsca advice from your family. Now you probably breakers, do the trick. variety. After eight months in residence, it's time towel· should notb want to enjoy your new residence room and For reasons that have yet to be discovered, We all know you've gained enough knowledge come in the school year by throwing your decaying Oneprobl relax for a bit. the wearing of the 0-week T -shirt inspires over the last 12 months to get the most out of the house a don -free party, all the while making a few you don't see Unfortunately, you won't be able to, not for bold and unusual behavior. valuable pre-class, pre-readings, pre-snow days on dollars on the side. And what could possibly be the as muchasy a while anyways. The 0-Week mission statement reads, campus. Now you are ready and willing to go the point oflimitingyour guests access to your house there's no sh The higher-ups at Laurier are under the "Orientation Week provides the foundation distance for 0-Week, whatever that means. I guess It's not a house warming pancake kegger if no to have grou: impression that you came to university to where Laurier pride is born:' At least they give you'll know on Sunday, when the week is over. one can get inside your beautiful new shack. Err, I Remembe meet people, be high on energy and devel­ you a heads-up. I mean, yes, in many ways you are a wise and mean, house. So you let them in, and let them have aroundandh - ope an unbreakable, life-long bond with the By the end of the week you'll actually be experienced 0-weeker, crammed with experience their way with the place. Probably not an issue houses each . Hawk. So with that in mind, they put together enjoying that incessant cheering, the face and know-how and it is important that people rec­ since the damages caused might even add value to gave back to this little thing called Orientation Week, just paint and the "ev~ryone wins" games. ognize this. That being said, you are also new to the the house. Just listen for you. Think of it as the first step in be com­ I bet you end up loving 0-Week, and Lau­ world of the off-campus 0-Week. Meaning, this Of course you cannot be blamed for the lack of and the class ing a dedicated future alumni. rier, so much that you won't even mind mak­ week is going to be filled with firsts. experience you have with Waterloo's over-eager, ·and makey Oh you lucky freshmen. ing the very common mistake of hitting up the At the very least, you're loaded with excitement too friendly by-law enforcement officers who mall noon or even This high-energy, event and information­ 1:00 Laurier Bookstore at p.m. on Thursday. and ready to show this town, and anyone else who regular house calls during 0-Week, just to make omeone els rich week is specifically designed to force you Unless you read this aricle of course. Oth­ will bear witness, exactly what you're made of. Re­ sure you're settling in alright. Another a into Laurier culture. So they give you your erwise you'll be waiting for two hours in the gardless of your experience level. So what ifyou get ticketed for a noise violation welcome package filled with an assortment overheated lineup to get your books. But it's So you bust out the collection of home-made or three? You can always eat Mr. Noodles for the of useful (and less-than useful) things, assign all part of the 0-Week experience, so enjoy it funnels and drinking hats, throw on your subtle rest of September, right? Besides, there is a very For instance: you a team colour and send you on your way. while you can. amounts of purple and gold (we don't want to look good chance that you will make enough money at to get yours One of the lovely items given to you will be It's easier ifyou just view it all as a neces­ too silly now, do we?) and get mentally prepped for your pancake kegger to pay off those silly tickets. to skip the lin your freshmen identification - the infamous sary part of becoming a Hawk. Once you've the best week of the fall semester. Your second encounter with 0-Week is best money and 0-WeekT-shirt. This way everyone far and participated in the high-energy, spirit-rais­ Did I forget to mention you're probably going looked upon as a learning experience. And after you to find a near will know you are new to campus. So ing, friend -making week, you can finally en­ to be up at the crack of dawn at least once during all, we are here to learn and become well rounded working for y kind of the university, isn't it? joy the comparatively calm and somewhat the week to set up for your first pancake kegger in adults, right? 0-Week is just a necessary step on Asanolde These T- shirts are also designed to elimi­ drab nature oflife on campus. your brand new, so-year-old, off-campus housing the road to adulthood that conveniently doubles much better You will be missing 0-Week even before it nate bashfulness and encourage a feeling of paradise? the best party time of the year. i ted, and r unity so you will have zero issues playing - ends. 2009 The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 FEATURES • 33

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~ untrained ou made it to your third 0-Week. Start­ friends for life in that lineup. Food is food, but f you felt like a veteranlastyear,you must lets face it, this is your last 0-Week: not even 1yalty to the ing to feel like a Laurier veteran yet? You that lineup was a destination, and Pizza Pizza just feel like a super-veteran this year. That's a mid-afternoon siesta could make the first 'uldn't want probably should. You understand many of doesn't offer the same experience. right, a super-verteran. week back to classes a pleasant experience. ore andaf- Ythe subtle intricacies needed to survive 0- In addition to your bar-hopping skills, you've I Now you're looking for some serious Preparation now will help make up for the Week unscathed. This knowledge is valuable and also come to understand the importance of the af­ recognition for the time you've put into mak­ ridiculous and unavoidable amounts of pro­ ·metowel­ mould not be under-appreciated . ternoon recovery nap. ing Laurier's last three 0-Weeks memora­ crastination that lie ahead of you. rdecaying One problem you might not let on about is that Returning to classes last year was not a pleasant ble for all those involved. After all, you are a In the end, the last 0-Week is about slightly ingafew rou don't see yourself enjoying by-law drop-ins experience. An entire week of purple and gold, keg Hawk through and through now; you know more than the partying, the bright colours iblybethe much as you seemed to last year. That's okay, beer and sleepless nights followed by pancakes and what it means to bleed purple and gold and it and the rowdy socializing. It is the commem­ ,our house? lere's no shame in playing it safe. It is always nice all-day drink-a -thons tend to make the first Mon­ is about time everyone realized it. oration of your success as both a student and gerifno Dhave grocery money for the month of September. day back less than enjoyable. Plus, given some of the stunts that you've a Hawk. ack. Err, I Remember, second year students are always Now you know just how important the seem­ likely pulled over the last few years, you prob­ You earned this week, and fourth year is no them have ;ound and happy to provide the sacrificial party ingly insignificant midday nap habit is. ably know what it's like to bleed more than walk in the park, so you might as well get it issue 11uses each year. You learned your lesson; you Remember: giving yourself an hour to recoup just purple and gold for the sake of making 0- all out of your system now. Enjoy it, and don't d value to ~ve back to the community, now it's their tum. each day does not make you any less of an 0- Week memorable. take any shit from by-law officers. Don't they just listen for the traditional "chug, chug, chug" Weeker! Smart partying is just as admirable as So you put some extra time into planning know you're a senior? e lack of ~dthe classic "0-LAY. 0-LAY. 0-LAY. 0-LAY partying of the other variety. your week of debauchery. You bought extra And for all ofyou "super seniors" out there r-eager, all ·and make your way over for a morning, after- Your experience has taught you that the nap will amounts of purple and gold body paint, you - we're talking you victory lappers, you fifth, who make ron or evening of stress-free 0-Week partying at leave you miles ahead of the pack the first week hit Value Village weeks in advance to make sixth and seventh year 0-Week demi-gods, to make Jmeone else's house. back. sure you clear the racks of the most outra­ (no, we have not forgotten about you). Another area of expertise: you now have the 0- You'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, your at­ geous clothing and accessories available and Frankly, your accomplishments are simply violation ~eek bar scene down to an art. And this is a great­ tentiveness will win over your professors and you you stock up on energy drinks, sunscreen, too grand to cover in one measly feature ar­ s for the till to have under your belt this early in the game. will be in and out of the bookstore in good time be­ water, vitamins, keg beer, beer cups and any­ ticle. Besides, few could possibly understand ior instance: you know to hit up Phil's at 9:30p.m. cause you won't need to sleep in until noon. thing else that might add balance to one of the scope of your 0-Week experience, knowl­ get your stamp and then head back at 11:30 p.m. Most importantly, you will still be able to en­ your last true weeks of university party chaos. edge or understanding. So to you, we simply skip the line after a serious pre-drink. Saving joy the second Wednesday back at Phil's. And as Thats's right, balance. Balance makes for a tip our hats and hope to catch a sighting or an 10ney and maximizing drinking time? I challenge your experience will tell you, this is not a night to much safer and pleasant week of insanity, and infamous keg stand in the week to come. ru to find a better example ofyour education be missed. you are not ashamed to admit this. You know Cheers Laurier. rounded rking for you in the real world. Isn't life experience a grand thing? what you're doing. step on • As an older student, you also remember how You're also probably in the book store be­ doubles as .ch better the week was when MacDonnell's still fore 0-Week even starts so you can get some ~ted, and remember what it was like to meet reading done ahead of time. Because well, 34 • The Cord • Monday. September 7, 2009

Welcome to Wat rl a er. We're glad you have chosen to attend university in this community. It's a great place to live, with so much to see and do. We want you to feel at home. So here's some information about our by-laws to help get you settled comfortably into life as a student.

Noise: Making or permitting noise that is likely to disturb others is prohibited 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Parking: Make sure you know when parking is restricted on City streets. Please see the appropriate website for specific information.

Fireworks: There are regulations about where and when fireworks can be set off, and prohibiting certain types of fireworks.

Open fires: A permit may be required from the Fire Department for open burning.

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Laurier wish list With a new school year upon us, The Cord has compiled ~ -----.. a list of things we would like to see accomplished over the \ OM ~e._ Go\de/) ~ ~~ next eight months. Our wishes reflect what we, as stu­ dents, feel are the most important and urgent missing Getl·,e., oAA \ w\ \\ pieces of the university. o. rat\+ you. -\\w--ee 1. Improve Laurier technology: Will the Internet on cam­ pus ever work? In the past, technology has not been one of ,_,; w·, -s~6 \. Laurier's strengths; all the tech savvy individuals in Water­ loo must go to our neighbour down the street. Whether it is signing up for classes using LORIS, checking one's WLU e-mail or trying to find out information about classes on WEBCT, nothing ever seems to work properly. If one wish is actualized in the imminent future it should be that the • school not only gets a handle on its current technology systems, but also takes proactive steps to prepare for prob­ lems and contingencies. Thankfully, with Laurier currently undergoing a Information Com'munication and Technol­ ogy (ICT) review, this wish appears to be one that is very Q~m \ r-ea\\\f ~ likely to become a reality. wa.<\\: ('(\ 1 \n\erf\e:~ +o 2. Ensure environmental sustainability: A new office to you.. k(\~ .Q,.c_e·~J" oversee environmental sustainability has been created following a referendum passed in the 2009 Wilfrid Lau­ o. \\ . H a. be.. "501n t­ rier University Students' Union (WLUSU) elections. Lau­ rier should make use of the new available resource as every ~a.ce ~ fo" o() -~ ... student will now be contributing five dollars per semester to ensure Laurier has a "green" campus. Unfortunately, the recent construction on campus has taken away most of the 6 ' ' fu~'ct ~-\c~ already minimal, nevertheless beloved, mature trees and plants that found a home in what is now the amphitheatre. \'0.: ~~ ~ ~tudef\~ ~~J Although the grass lining of the concrete sitting area is an attempt to generate some prospect of nature within the \ I d. lv\a ve.. f'f\Ofe.. 1/'f\O{\ '- university space, students know best that an attempt does not equal success. The second wish is that Laurier utilizes the new environmental sustainability office to create and ~~ m beer R."dJ maintain a "green" campus in both practice and aesthetics. 1

3· Stop excessive growth: It is becoming ever more appar­ ent that Laurier is growing at an alarming rate. Each year the incoming first year class is increasing; this year's Ori­ WH!)KEY entation Week opening ceremonies is being split into two groups in order to accommodate all students as the AC is ------______.] too small. While Laurier used to guarantee residence for TRINA SCHMIDT GRAPHICS EDITOR all first year students, in recent years incoming students have been bribed with things such as money, laptops, and lowered rent to sacrifice living space or forfeit residence altogether. The university is eager to pickup more tuition checks even when it does not have adequate space for all students. In doing so, the school is slowly picking away What has Wilfie dOne for you? at the reputation it sells, that Laurier is a small school. In Laurier's new 25-year master plan, the university needs to focus on the Waterloo campus. Students at a satellite cam­ Wilfrid Laurier. leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada pus are not getting the real Laurier experience, one you can only get in the city ofWaterloo. The third wish is to not for­ from 1896 to 191t makes an odd choice of name for a Waterloo get that sometimes less is more, so the university should university, but not necessarily a bad one (and hey, it fit the initials) stop growth, including in other cities. ·

4· Spend WLUSU fees responsibly: It seems that as every and the U.S. coerced, leaving Canada feel­ year passes, fees go up and up and up and often one forgets ing betrayed by Britain and alone in North that the opposite is possible. In fact, people look fondly on America. those who cut unnecessary fees. Each year several capital Looking back over 22 Bruised but not broken, Laurier contin­ expenditures are undertaken by WLUSU, this years exam­ ued to fight for Canada. He oversaw the in­ ples include a $23,000 furniture renewal for the 24 Lounge, prime ministers, not all duction of Saskatchewan and Alberta into an $11,500 renovation for the Center Spot checkout and the confederation in 1905. $11o,ooo project to open a Williams Coffee Pub Express DAVID GOLDBERG were suited for the job but · This solidified Canada's borders with the in the Terrace. While there is value in these projects in­ letters@ thecord .ca United States. He also progressed Canada's dividually in any given year, when taken collectively and Laurier does have his face military independence by appointing Ca­ done frequently they add up. Though it may be a long shot: nadian instead of British citizens to lead WLUSU please practice more frugal spending habits. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime on a five-dollar bill for a Canuck armies. Minister of Canada, has many tributes to Ifyou look at his record it seems like 5· Keep academics a priority during budget cuts: This year him across the country; high schools, av­ reason. Laurier did not accomplish a lot of things. the university has been forced to cut $8.9 million from enues and electoral districts are all named He failed to get a piece of Alaska for their budget. The government has allowed the university after him. Then there is Wilfrid Laurier Canada and he failed to fulfill his dream of to defer pension payments for one year; Laurier has cho­ University. ~full-fledged Canadian navy, but the point sen to invest this money in academics while they decide The university was known before as Wa­ is that he was always there for Canada. how to implement a more realistic long-term plan. While terloo Lutheran College unti11973 when it When Britain wanted Canadian resourc­ planning for the upcoming budget, the university needs to adopted its current name. There was some Laurier does have his face on a five-dollar es for their imperial conquests he did it on ensure that cuts to the courses offered, increases in class . outcry over the choice because Sir Wilfrid bill for a reason. Canada's terms. sizes and full-time hiring freezes do not happen. The last had no ties to Waterloo. His first test came in 1899 during the When Americans wanted access to Can­ wish is for the university to continue upholding academ­ Even if the name seems a little random Boer War in South Africa. It was Britain's ada's waterways for the Great Lakes, Lau­ ic integrity; quality education is the most essential com­ from a historical perspective, it's not a bad fight and they assumed all colonies (for­ rier made his position known. ponent to a functioning community, without it everything name to have attached to one's university. mer and existing) would feel obliged to tag Laurier was one of Canada's greatest • else will fail. Laurier will always be thought of as one along. ambassadors to the world because he was a of Canada's toughest prime ministers. Be­ This sentiment was not exactly off-cen­ good negotiator. -The Cord Editorial Board ing Canada's prime minister at the turn of tre. Many English-Canadians were raring Canada's struggle has been external re­ the century is not an easy job because you to go because they had recently immigrated lations, whether it was trying to get Britain have so many people to please. and their heart still beat for Queen Victo­ to loosen its iron fist or dealing with inferi­ These unsigned editorials are based off informal discus­ At the same time the United States was ria; but most French-Canadians wanted no otity complex with the U.S. head on. sions and are then agreed upon by the majority of The looking up at every move and ready to part of this. Laurier took the first step towards a so­ Cord's editorial board, which consists of 16 senior Cord pounce; meanwhile Britain controlled the Rather than give ip to England's request lution by creating a Department of Pub­ staff including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. slack of its former colony's movement. for 500 conscripted soldiers, Laurier stood lic Affairs. He knew the importance of a The arguments made may reference any facts that have That was just external relations. his ground and announced that he would strong country on the inside, projecting a been made available through interviews, documents or Inside was a melting pot of two cultures send 1,ooo volunteers. strong image to the rest of the world. other sources. The views presented do not necessarily re­ looking for a rumble. It was French Can a­ Laurier's next problem was Alaska. The In one of his speeches Laurier said: "Two flect those of the Cord's volunteers, staff or WLUSP. dians versus English Canadians and Cana­ small piece ofland was under dispute be­ races share today the soil of Canada. These da needed a moderator. tween Canada and the United States be­ people had not always been friends. But It always needed a leader who could cause it contained important waterways I hasten to say it. There is no longer any The Cord is published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. bind so many ideals into one nationalist for travel. Britain, the United States and family here but the human family. It mat­ Contact Bryn Ossington. WLUSP President and CEO concept. Looking back over 22 prime min­ Canada all made up a panel that would ters not the language people speak, or the 75 University Ave.W. Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 isters, not all were suited for the job but make a legal decision. In the end Britain altars at which they kneel:' 7, 2009 The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 • 37 THE FO.RUM •

From the Editor From the archives: Sept 17, 1968

I believe the media should be an out­ Welcome to WLU Fr.osh: let where people can interact, express themselves and learn from each other. I hope to foster this sense of campus Meet the System discourse within the new feature of the opinion section, The Forum. I truly believe in the value of the Ifyou are ambitious, intelligent, ma­ piece of paper to put by the toilet for Letters to the Editor section. News­ ture, resourceful and looking for a your memory. papers are by no means perfect at re­ good education, you have come to the Some students will try to rectifY the porting the truth or expressing the wrong place. University is not for you. chaos. Scraps will be thrown to them thoughts of the people; however, they The experience of being broken will and they will puff out their chest and are excellent sources that begin a dia­ be priceless; unfortunately, you pay say, "I have changed things:' But have Iogue within the public sphere so that for this pricelessness. You pay because they really? ideas can be exchanged within the your utopian ideals of enhancing your The majority of decisions will still community. already impoverished mind vanish al­ be made by the system and its opera­ I encourage students, staff, alumni most before your eyes. tors. Only in the few unanimous votes and community members to contrib­ The cool way the public system will they count. ute their thoughts on anything they takes away your identity and makes Yes, there is preparation at univer­ read in The Cord, I aim to publish all you a sausage like everyone else is ful­ sity. The preparation will give you a g the letters I receive in my mailbox, as ly realized when you see the system in to 5 job behind a lifeless desk in some long as they adhere to the guidelines action. You never leave the system. lifeless office. Here you will get used described below. You have come to a place where­ to the stench of stagnant things. Furthermore, I feel that the knowl­ freedom abounds, minds have inter­ The musty old minds that waddle edge from experienced members of course to create bouncing new ideas down the hall smoking musty pipes the Laurier community, along with ar­ to be recognized, and you are accepted saying the same wo{ds they have been ticles published in the past offer sub­ for yourself as an individual, capable saying for 15 years may bother you stantial insight that should not be left of thinking and feeling. Nonsense! at first. Unless there is a change, put untapped. No mind is free after kindergarten. yourself in those shoes. And so it follows that The Forum All minds are warped by university. Learning how to achieve a freedom will have an area dedicated to "From You will struggle to get your head which you have never experienced is the Archives" and "Words ofWisdom:' out of the feces, but higher education like learning how to walk again. You This is a page dedicated to the voice will manage to pull you down again must abide by the rules. Learn what of the people and I invite everyone to 1 with the rest of the sausages. When you are told. Say what you are told. take advantage of it. you see the system at work, then you Imperialism is not a word used only will think of protest. to describe the U.S.S.R. in Czechoslo­ -Kimberly £/worthy, When your ideas have been reject­ vakia, or the U.S. in Vietnam. It would Opinion Editor 2009- 10 ed, you will feel the doom of freedom. also describe the effect the adminis­ Learn how to vomit. Learn how to tration has over the courses and the bring up everything you will be re­ students. The system resided in this quired to read and listen to, no mat­ form as it does in other forms. Free­ WIL RID LAURIER UNIVERSITY ARI H'V'.S' & SPICIAI COLLECTIONS From the ter how wrong, or how inexplicable it dom can't even be properly defined. Senior students dump water on first years in front of Willison Hall as archives: 1968 may seem at the time. You will get a Excerpt by unknown writer part of Waterloo College initiation week in 1947. Letters to the Editor 1968 fun facts The rate at which the new "Coke" ma­ Politics: Culture: Notable Deaths: Entertainment: chines have been taking in money U.S. President: Lyndon B. Johnson Student protests Mar. 2T Yuri Gagarin 6o minutes debuts on CBS without dispensing drinks in return Canadian Prime Minister: Lester B. Cold War Apr. 4: Martin Luther King, Jr. Beatles release White Album should result in the accumulation of Pearson, Pierre Elliott Trudeau (elect­ Proxy War in Vietnam June 1: Hellen Keller 2001: A Space Odyssey premiers funds of such magnitude that it will no edApr. 20) American Civil Rights movement June 5: Robert F. Kennedy Oliver! (Dir. Sir Carol Reed) wins Best longer be necessary to have an Office Apollo program Picture of University Resources. - Prof G .F. Durst, Sept. 27

Rivulets of water originating from a cooler in the first floor lounge ran Words of wisdom: down the centre of my room, erod­ ' feel- ing the tile and water marking my Sunday-best shoes, which I wear on Wednesday to fool people. Why the How power can corrupt deluge? -Miss Wringing Wet, Oct. 4 Those with acquired situational The next thing you know the so­ brothels or contracting a high -end It's about the guys on campus who narcissislll are like Tinkerbell in Peter called celebrity is demanding a plush "call girl") and they manipulate num­ have not as yet, (even after13 years Pan - they only feel a quickened sense velvet carpet outside the hotel in bers in corporate accounts, all because of schooling and lessons on pub- oflife when other people are applaud­ which they are staying, only new­ they now believe that such laws and lic conduct from their mommies and ingthem. blue M&Ms on their pillows and a regulations do not apply to them. daddies), mastered the difficult task of They act out what are normally cherry Coke at three in the morning in Experts believe that there must keeping their pants up. suppressed aspects of attention -seek­ Prague! be a personality predisposition in or­ We are referring, of course, to the DON MORGENSON ing and grandiose fantasies most of us A contemporary example is John der to develop acquired situational group of"gentlement" who parade letters@thecord ca keep quiet or put aside as we mature Edwards, a former US Senator and narcissism. around in front of women's resi- and comprehend reality. John Kerry's running mate in 2004, Perhaps their parents constantly dence windows with their pants down The typical "sufferer" has likely ex­ who lied about his extramarital affair. told them they were fantastic and now around their knees. It's-about time There always seem to be people who, perienced a rapid, almost meteoric He was quoted in the New York Times they firmly believe it. they started acting their age instead of when acceding to just a little power, rise in a short period of time - those as saying, "I started believing that I There is one significant develop­ their shoe size. become absolutely monstrous. people with newly acquired wealth, was special and became increasingly mental flaw: the person develops a - D Wing, Nov. 8 We have seen it in celebrities of all newly coined celebrities, freshly elect­ egocentric and narcissistic:' very fragile sense of self. colours, political figures all along the ed political officials and those CEOs Testing the hypothesis that power In this world full of admirers, the We would like to reply to the prim and spectrum, lottery winners and CEOs who shine brightest in the Bay Street makes people "stupid and insensitive narcissist is distracted from the truth: proper young ladies of "D" Wing on who pamper themselves and take board rooms. and disinhibited," psychologist Dacher they have an egg-shell-thin sense of their rather ludicrous attempt at satire huge severance packages while heart­ Being a new CEO goes completely Keltner from the University of Califor­ selfhood. which appeared in last week's Cord. lessly down -sizing, forcing staff re­ to one's head; while enjoying new nia at Berkeley, found that the increase · And, of course, the very sad reality, They commented on the white knights ductions and squandering millions found power, they tend to surround of corporate and personal power fires and one they tend to overlook, is that charging with lances waving in the while simultaneously feathering their themselves with sycophants. ' up the approach system (which urges those very people who worship you on light of the moons on one Thursday own nests. They cultivate such a huge image one to do) and shuts down the inhibi­ the way up are the very same people evening past. Recent examples are simply too nu­ that its further growth is irresistible. tion system (which controls what one who will kick you on your way down. Therefore, because of their reaction, merous to list. And they come to believe the image to does not do). The prognosis for those suffering we challenge them to a joust. So en How can these behaviours be ex­ be true and real. These now powerful people in­ from acquired situational narcissism guard ladies or will it be touche. plained? Just what happens? Why do This combination of wealth, fame creasingly focus on potential rewards is not good. -Starved East Hall Wing 2B, Nov. 15 people with a modicum of power be­ and power begins to subvert any criti­ - money, sex, public acclaim - and Our society continues to be celeb­ have so terribly? cal assessment of themselves and fail to notice the likely costs that might rity-obsessed, and fame and fortune According to Dr. Robert Millman, a leads to severely inflated ideas of their make them more inhibited. are mistaken for the true measures of Letter Policy researcher at Cornell University, some own abilities, because all that people Now at the top, our person with happiness and success. Letters must not exceed 250 words. of us suffer from "acquired situational around them ever do is enthusiasti­ acquired situational narcissism who is More and more of us will likely suc­ Include your full name and telephone narcissism:' cally agree with them. uninhibited and impulse-ridden be­ cumb to acquired situational narcis­ number. Letters must be received by The symptoms: rage in response We have all seen celebrities who gins to act in self-destructive ways. sism until we all accept responsibil­ 12:00 p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to to frustrations, delusions of grandeur become absolutely tyrannical when Their marriages are disrupted, they ity for our powerful friends, and drag [email protected]. The Cord reserves reaching megalomaniacal proportions their careers really take off and their make terrible parents, they begin to them kicking and screaming back to the right to edit for length and clarity and a shrunken ability to empathize. fawning public cries out for more per­ indulge in substance abuse, they run reality. or to reject any letter. verse details of their lives. afoul of the law (shoplifting, visiting 38 • The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 OPINION

Futile to ignore man­ made -climate change To understand the enviornmental impacts, Emily Slofstra visits the North

land directly will be most affected by these changes, Northerners espe­ cially so. Much research is being done with scientific evidence that sea ice is re­ ceding and that the thawing of per­ mafrost could affect carbon levels, but EMILY SLOFSTRA the personal hardships and experi­ letters@thecord ca ences from ·both elders and youth that I was able to hear were much more With the Copenhagen climate nego­ compelling. tiations commencing in December, It was difficult for me to sit and lis­ it is important that Canada does not ten to my new friends speak about repeat past performances as a lag­ close community members falling to gard on the issue of climate change their death through the ice. The ice NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER. mitigation. was once sturdy and safe, but is no Love is not always rainbows and ponies; dealing with the hormonal spouse will challenge your sanity. As political leaders make their way longer predictable. ' north to emphasize Canada's Arctic Or, to hear elders like Charlie sovereignty, the North would be bet­ Snowshoe discuss how species from Is there an airport nearby ... or ter used as an example of why Caq­ the south are moving north and those ada should care more about climate from the north are moving south; this change. makes for new difficulties and chal­ is th~t just my heart taking off? The science of climate change is lenges in hunting, which has been the rarely debated anymore. The Intergov­ way oflife in many communities for ernmental Panel on Climate Change, centuries. an international Nobel Peace Prize Furthermore, more than one elder connect with you on a deeply unique fighting, passion, sex, compatibility winning organization, has stated that community member commented that level. and the list is infinite. global greenhouse gas emissions need "the meat tastes funny;· which could This is what makes human rela­ Everyone wants their love to fit in to be reduced 8o per cent below 1990 mean troublesome changes with cer­ tionships so fundamental to happi­ aperfect box, everyone wants that levels by 2050. An interim goal for tain species. ness, the select group of people ex­ forever love where no one gets hurt, most nations is a reduction of 25 to 40 This signals a future problem with clusive to your experience; it is why where they get the life they had always per cent by 2020. · the already many heaith implications death can be so frightening and loss imagined. Our leaders obViously do not see from a shift in reliance on hunting to KIMBERLY ELWORTHY so painful. When it is not actualized, which is the severity of the situation, as Can­ processed food. [email protected] Platonic love is the most beautiful more likely then not, it becomes a fail­ ada:s current goal is a cut of three per Sometimes the severity of these is­ kind oflove; it tends to not be victim ure; it becomes something that has to cent by 2020. sues is extremely difficult to compre­ As I skim through newspapers spout­ to possessive desires, nor does it re­ be fixed rather then just being accept­ For the general public, it's under­ hend, as the Earth goes through natu­ ing the daily, predictable news warn~ quire the immediacy, reassurance and ed as reality. standable that number campaigns ral cycles and ecosystems change over ing the plight of humanity, I become attention of romantic love. There are no secret ingredients to such as 350.org (the reasonable time; Charlie Snowshoe understood overwhelmed with the injustice of it It's acceptable to have many pia­ everlasting love. No matter how hard amount of carbon dioxide that should this, yet commented, "I don't call it all and the general triumph of evil, tonic loves at once and throughout life, you try to pace it appropriately, to be in the atmosphere, as opposed to climate change. I call it man-made There is an e!ldless list of things people are not required to promise - master the right mixture of personal­ the current 386 parts per million) or change:' people are not doing to improve life. love or commitment to their parents, ity traits or to do what is "right;' it is ·2 degrees (if the planet warms more There is no doubt that man-made Any optimistic attempt at progress or children or closest friends, it just is. impossible to safeguard yourself from: than 2 degrees, the effects will be cat­ climate change is occurring, and it is change is trampled by the sheer mag­ We also don't have to worry wheth­ heartbreak or failure. astrophic) might be difficult to com· up to our government to join with oth­ nitude of our failirlgs. er or not things are still spicy and Love is impossibly difficult and prehend; politicians should be en­ er world readers to implement strong And yet we wake up over and over heated in the bedroom over the years complicated; marriage, common law lightened enough as to understand the regulations that will cut greenhouse again, we continue to. struggle for life or whether we feel sexually attracted or children do not solve the puzzle ei­ magnitude of these problems. gas emissions. and our existence regardless of all cri­ to someone we have seen in every un­ ther, as much as people try to make As residents of southern Ontario, If these policies are not put in ses; we fight to be here for a reason attractive situation life could possibly it so. we might already be experiencing eli­ place, the North as we know it will be and that reason Is love. present. The reality is that no one knows mate change, mostly in the form of ex­ devastated. Love means so many different Nevertheless, I do strongly believe how to make a good relationship, treme weather events which could've Perhaps instead of focusing on mil­ things at varying times for so many that romantic love, what some call those who have one are simply at the been a factor in the unexpected to rna­ itary strategy when Stephen Harper people. Love can extend from blood lust, is a magnificent wonder. mercy of time and sheer dumb luck. do that hit Durham on August 21. and other politicians visit the North, relationships or it can be shared I have told a close friend, more then But this is the greatness oflove , no ·Canada's North has more difficultly stories of c.ommunity members platonically. - once, that getting to see her fall in love matter how hard it gets or how deteri­ in such escapism: energy is harder to should be heard and discussed. Romantic love sometimes develops for the first time will be like watch c orating it can be, we cannot live with­ procure and living costs are already The facts are there, and these per­ over time, or sparks immediately. You ing someone eat the best dessert out it and somehow, it is worth every expensive. sonal tales of change and death prove can fall deeply, passionately in love for on the planet they couldn't possibly ounce of effort. I began to fully comprehend this that climate change is happening now. a lifetime whereas others might fall to comprehend. Love will never imply happiness, imbalance when I visited Inuvik, As citizens of southern Canada, we the crutches oflove for on:ly a fleeting Though, I have been witness to co­ nor will it solve life's problems. Northwest Territories, for the Young should use all our resources to reduce moment. pious amount of advice on romantic . Love is often hard and can be lonely _ Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate our emissions on personal and indus­ I don't intend to take precedence love; people attempting to define it, to and disappointing, but what it comes Change this August. triallevels. over one or the other because for me control it, to make rules to it. down to at the end of the day is that Across the globe it is those who If we' don't, it's not just the polar love, just as it is, is it. There are so many rules to relation­ life is too short not to take chances, to have the least control over climate bears that will suffer; it's the people, At times there are people you come ships embedded in society; accepted not ti_ke the risk of getting hurt in or­ change that will feel the greatestef­ too. · across that·are itreplaceable, they notions about who to love, when to der to uncover an irreplaceable con­ fects. Canadians who depend on the leave an impression on your life and love, cheating, gender, age, money, nection with another human being.

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The current economic recession has found its way into co~op departments at universities across the region. While more students are looking to co~op as means of employment, there are simply fewer jobs available to them. "There is more competition from other schools; it is a tighter market,~ said Karen M<;Carger, associatedirec~ tor of Laurier's department of co~op~ -ecor erative education. • ca "Employers are not able to provide opportunities as early in the tenn; there are more last minute opportuni­ ties that come up. We have also seen a decrease in the number of weeks an employer can offer a job for:· McCarger noted that many em­ ployers are Waitingw longer to see if they have the funding to·support stu~ Watch for the launch of our innovative, dents for a work term; and therefore, --'"'"=-- the jobs are being posted much later than usual. "Arts and science jobs don'tcome up as early, particularly those with non~profit organizations, new website because often they are dependent on [government] funding," he said. In arts and science, 64 per cent of students have placements compared to last year's 74 per cent, but only nine fewer students have jobs due to an in­ crease ln dle number of students in

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Wikipedia says, "Cultural relativism is the principle that an individual human's beliefs and activities should be understood in terms of his or her own culture. This principle was established as [unquestionable] in anthropological research by Franz Boas in the first few decades of the '20th century."

Cultural~ Relativism is irrelevant

innate aspects that a person is born Part of the reason why nations like With and cannot change. Canada are so desirable for people Even if a person is indoctrinated from around the world to immigrate from birth, they ultimately have the to is that these nations respect human power to change their beliefs and rights and freedoms in a way that oth­ practices, especially in an open society er nations do not. like Canada. But if we are to tolerate injustice There is no ideological belief inher­ under the guise of cultural norms and letters@thecord ca eRt to being a particular race, gender practices, Canada will be no sanctuary or sexual orientation, while being part or safe haven; instead it will present Oppression and human rights abus­ of a specific culture or religion ties people with the exact same injustices es should not be accepted under the one to specific principles and belief and problems that they have come guise of cultural differences. systems. here to flee. The notion that cruelty and oppres­ These belief systems, if contradic­ Various problematic practices sion should not be allowed under the tory to basic human rights and free­ based in foreign cultures, such as fa­ blanket of cultural and religious dif­ doms, should indeed be openly criti­ milia! based honour killings, have ferences is something that should go cised, rather than protected from criti­ indeed taken place here. Tolerance without saying. cism under the hypocrisy of political should mean preventing acts such as To me, it sounds ludicrous to argue correctness. honour killings, the stoning of homo­ that various forms of discrimination Morality and social acceptability sexuals and forcing women to wear and oppression are not only under­ do not go hand in hand, and what is the burqa, rather than allowing such standable but morally justified when morally unjust in one place is morally oppression to flourish. social and cultural acceptability per­ unjust in another. There are plenty of Many view the wearing of the mitthem. terrible practices that are socially ac­ burqa in particular as a rights issue Unfortunately, however, cultural ceptable in various settings, and plen­ and laws to prohibit the donning of relativism - the belief that any action ty of harmless and beneficial lifestyles such clothing in places such as France is morally justifiable and should be and modes of self-expression consid­ and Turkey are seen as restrictions of condoned by society, on the basis of ered socially unacceptable. freedom. cultural differences - is a widely held Even though I would choose to pun­ While I would not disagree that belief in Western society, particularly ish someone with more leniency for such laws are repressive, the burqa it­ within the realm of academia. carrying out an inhllmane practice self can be used to oppress women. The sort of actions condoned by that they were brought up to believe While some women choose to wear cultural relativism may include hon­ in, as opposed to a practice which no such clothing, many others are forced our killings, female genital mutila­ one except themselves pressured them to do so. tion, cannibalism, the mistreatment of into doing, it would not make the act To be fair, Western culture is not women, the punishment of rape vic­ itself any less reprehensible. perfect either, and there is a lot we tims for being raped and dis crimina­ A great deal of people claim to could learn from other cultures about tion against homosexuals. stand up for tolerance and human things such as respecting the earth The difference between criticising rights but also for cultural relativism. and valuing people over products. a culture or religion, compared to at­ These beliefs are incompatible. The irrational, morally bankrupt tributes such as their race, gender or You cannot stand up for tolerance belief system of cultural relativism is sexual orientation, is that culture and while still condoning and even pro­ incompatible with a belief in toler­ religion are things that people choose moting the flourishing of violence and ance, fairness, justice and equality. and create. oppression. People need to choose It is very unfortunate that it is as ac­ YUSUF KIDWAI PHOT00RAPHY MANAGER They are belief systems based on whether they believe in human rights cepted and widespread as it is, both in The current burqa controversy: Is it oppression or a choice? specific ideologies and principles, not or the supremacy of cultural norms. the realm of academia and elsewhere. Purpose of imprisonment misunderstood The Scottish government remembers that revenge is not the motivation of the justice system

is to mitigate the destructive influence which personal revenge can have on society. I find it difficult to differentiate between satisfaction in another person's Victims, or their relatives, may find comfort in the criminal's fate, but that incarceration and the fulfilment that the same people assume Mr. al-Megrahi is not the main intention of the courts; they exist to decide what manner of took in his alleged actions. sentence best serves the greater good. [email protected] To put it very simply, if someone has killed they may do it again. It is thus prudent for that individual to be Ms. Weipz's anger at the decision illness, it was extremely unlikely that The recent release of Abdelbaset Ali removed to a secluded location, exe­ to release him is entirely of her own that he would survive to the trial's al-Megrahi, the only man convicted cuted, or made to undergo treatment - making; it is based on the fallacious conclusion. Events in the in the 1988 bombing of P.an Am Flight depending, of course, on what country assumption that the courts did as they In the U.S., and, I fear, in Canada as 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, has an­ it is we're talking about. did to make her, and the relatives of well, this would be oflittle interest to Abdelbaset Ali gered many people over the past few Mr. al-Megrahi was tried, convicted other victims, feel better. anyone. weeks. and sentenced accordingly. He was to I find it difficult to differentiate be­ "Convicted terrorist" is not ala­ al-Megrahi case Words like "shocked;' "heartbro­ spend 27 years in prison, far removed tween satisfaction in another person's bel which curries much sympathy ken" and "depressed" have been the from any opportunity to commit an­ incarceration and the fulfilment that these days, as evidenced by President stuff of headlines, particularly in the other act of murder or terrorism. the same people assume Mr. al-Me­ Obama's statement warning Scotland Aprill. 1952: Megrahi was born in U.S., where most of the flight's pas­ He was not put there so that the grahi took in his alleged actions. against a decision to release. Tripoli, Libya sengers were from. people affected by his alleged crimes In the latter case, people were de­ However, the Scottish government Not surprisingly, the victims' loved could bask in his sufferings. The court prived of their lives; in the former, a decided that this man deserved the Dec. 21. 1988 Bombing of Pan ones feel that the small measure of that tried him was not a replacement person was deprived of a portion of chance to return home before he died, Am Flight 103 justice they received has been ab­ for their desire to hit back. his life. in spite of the awful destruction that sconded with. Sadly, for some, this revelation To paraphrase Frank Herbert, the he may very well have wrought. Jan. 31. 2001: Megrahi convicted Unfortunately for them, they are came only with the announcement difference is only one of degree. A lawyer for several of the victims of 270 counts of murder wrong. Not just about the "mistake" that the Scottish government was re­ Taking pleasure from either situ­ declared the decision a victory of gov­ of Mr. al-Meghari's release -that is leasing Mr. al-Megrahi, who is dying ation is not a thing to aspire to. That ernment interests over those of the June 28. 2007: Granted second a matter about which Scottish law is from prostate cancer, on compassion­ people would is evidence of the dark people. appeal due to possible miscar­ quite clear - but about the intent of ate grounds. currents that ripple under the surface I wholeheartedly feel that it was, in riage of justice the justice system. On Aug. 20, 2009, CBC news re­ of human nature. fact, just the opposite. Amongst Americans - and Cana­ ported that Kara Weipz, the sister of However, there is a brighter side to Instead of bending to what must 2008: Diagnosed with prostate dians too, for that matter -there of­ one of the victims, said, "I don't under­ be found in this issue. surely have been a tempting political cancer ten seems to be a feeling that when a stand how the Scots can show compas­ Over the past several years, it has impulse, Scotland's government de­ criminal is convicted, their sentence sion. It's an utter insult and utterly dis­ become obvious that Mr. al-Megrahi's cided to remember that, whatever else 2009: Second appeal (release on serves as revenge for the victim or gusting .... I don't show compassion for trial and subsequent appeal were both he may be, Mr. al-Megrahi remains compassionate grounds) victims. someone who showed no remorse:' ri_ddled with problems. human. This is mistaking an action's effect Her statement betrays a belief that Because of this, a second appeal It is a consideration from which Aug. 20. 2009: Released and ar­ with its cause. Quite the contrary, in Mr. al-Megrahi's prison sentence had was in the works. Unfortunately, given people on our side of the Atlantic rives in Lybia fact - the very purpose of the judiciary something to do with her; it didn't, the advanced state of Mr. al-Megrahi's could stand to learn. .. 40 • The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009

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6 The Cord • Monday. September 7. 2009 • 41 SPORTS 2ports Editor Justin Fauteux • [email protected] Funding cuts affect athletes Sports in brief NHL hockey in KW This week, the Kitchener Memorial Following June's budget cuts, varsity teams are now seeking additional fiscal sources Auditorium will play host to the an­ nual rookie tournament put on by the to ensure that they can continue playing this· upcoming season - Toronto Maple Leafs. Teams of pro­ spective players from the Boston Bru­ Head coach of the men's base­ ins, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Pen­ ANDREA MILLET ball team Scott Ballantyne explains guins and the Leafs will be competing. LEAD REPORTER that Laurier Athletics already has the Games began yesterday and will "Adopt a Hawk" fundraiser, in which run all week, with two games each The Wilfrid Laurier University athlet­ each athlete finds a sponsor. day until the culmination of the round ics department is facing some changes This year the sponsorship sum that robin on Thursday. The championship this year as they are forced to navigate athletes are asking for is increasing games will be played this weekend. through 2009-10 with a significandy from $300 to $500. The teams have - Compiled by Justin Fauteux smaller operating budget, following also come up with new fundraising $380,000 (roughly 16 per cent) fund­ ideas such as a golf tournament, T­ ingcuts. shirt sales and so/so draws. Eight varsity teams now face the "We're obviously disappointed Varsity teams to play games challenge of finding their own finan­ that we won't be receiving any finan­ in Brantford cia! support and working together to cia! support from the school, but the This coming season the Golden continue their season. athletes have kind of taken it upon Hawks' men's baseball team and "What we lost this year was fund­ themselves;· said Ballantyne. "I think men's hockey team will each be play­ ingfor some of our competition train­ they've kind of rallied around the fact ing a pair of games at Wilfrid Laurier ing; travel to practices and competi­ that we are in a different position than University's Brantford campus. tions and competition registration;' some of the other teams that we're go­ The baseball team will take on the said head cheerleading coach Melissa ing to be competing against:' Western Mustangs in a double-header Marshall. The shared frustration at losing on September 20 at Brantford's Arnold "The main change will he that we their funding, as well as the need to Anderson Stadium. just need to spend more time fund­ work together to raise money, has the The hockey team will head to the raising;· Marshall added. potential to bring these athletes even Brantford Civic Centre on Sept.19 for The cuts will limit the competitions closer together. an exhibition game against the Guelph that many of these teams can be a part Teammates are brainstorming and Gryphons, then on Oct. 17- Laurier of and will also mean that they must working hard to keep their teams Brantford's homecoming weekend­ increase their fundraising in order to competitive; some of the coaches have for a regular season match up versus train and compete this season. even seen positive results from the the Windsor Lancers. Marshall explains that the cheer­ cutbacks. - Compiled by Justin Fauteux leading team has always been a "pay­ While both fundraising and alumni to-play sport", meaning it has never support have been a source of help received as much financial support as previously, the future of these teams some of the other varsity teams. remains unclear. Hawks crushed by Vermont While the team has always had to The start of the school year and the On Aug. 29, the Golden Hawks' worn­ cover the cost of uniforms and travel­ prospect of many more years of fund­ en's basketball t~am suffered a 111- ing expenses, the defending national raising brings yet another challenge RYAN STEWART FILE PHOl'O 44loss to the University ofVermont champions will only be able to com­ for athletes to face. Second baseman Scott Mahn slides in during a 2008 game against Catamounts. pete if they can raise the money to "They've worked together to come the Marauders. Baseball was one of eight teams to lose funding. May Kotsopoulos, a Waterloo na­ travel and register in tournaments. up with different ideas to fundraise, tive, led the way for the Catamounts, Fundraising has become a necessity but at the same time it's also a lot scoring 37 points towards their vic­ for all the teams affected by cuts, forc­ more pressure and work, so once the Varsity teams that lost Laurier funding tory. Rookie Alena Luciani was the ing the athletes and coaches to work school year starts if will be interesting Hawks lead scorer with nine points. together to fund their own season. to see how well the fundraising con­ Cheerleading · I Figure skating - Compiled by Justin Fauteux Many have turned to alumni for tinues;· said Marshall. Baseball Golf assistance. Men's. women's rugby Men's. women's cross country

Success at nation games Four members of Laurier athletics have claimed medals at the Canada While you were out. .. Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Shayne White, head coach of Lau­ rier's men's volleyball team, coached Cheerleaders win gold required to keep the beleaguered Ath­ Hawks, will be playing hockey for a Football recruit recognized Team Ontario to a silver medal falling Team Canada took home the gold letic Complex pool in operation. living in 2009-10. Alex Anthony, who will join the men's to team Alberta in the final. at late April's World Cheerleading Through investments from the cit­ Girard will be heading across the football team this season, got the op­ Another Hawks' medal went to Jar­ Championship and Laurier cheerlead­ ies ofKitchener and Waterloo, theRe­ Adantic to Belgium to play for He­ portunityto compete on the interna­ ret Humphreys, a first year goalkeeper ing was strongly represented. gion of Waterloo (ROW) swim club rentalse HYC of the Royal Belgian Ice tionallevel this summer. with the men's soccer team. He won a Erin Dobson, Jon Cameron, Sarall and the students of Wilfrid Laurier Hockey Federation. He played four The young wide receiver was part bronze in soccer with Team Ontario, Dybka and Lauren Ball, all former University, $2 million was raised to al­ seasons at Laurier, tallying 41 goals of Canada's entry at the inaugural In­ recording two shutouts in the tourna­ Golden Hawk cheerleaders, played a low for the pool to undergo extensive and 41 assists in 97 games. ternational Federation of American ment. Athletes also took home medals vital role in Canada's win at the inau­ renovations over the summer. After closing his university career Football (IFAF) Junior World Champi­ in women's volleyball. Tesca Andrew­ gural tournament. These developments came about by winning the President's Award onship, which took place in late June. Wasylik won silver with Team Ontario Over 40 nations competed in the two months after the pool closed for as Laurier's male athlete of the year, Anthony, who is one of the top re­ and Ali Hyde was part of the gold­ championship and Team Canada the construction, as it was announced Voakes was signed by the Cincin­ cruits in the Ontario University Ath­ medal winning team from Manitoba. came out on top in both the co-ed elite that the university would receive an nati Cyclones, the East Coast Hock­ letics (OUA) this season, finished the - Compiled by Justin Fauteux and all-girl elite divisions. additional $1 million from both the ey League (ECHL) affiliate of the tournament as Team Canada's top - Reported by Justin Fauteux federal and provincial governments, Montreal Canadiens and Nashville receiver, and played a key role in the allowing for the pool to remain open Predators. team's dramatic semi-final victory for another 15-20 years. Voakes recorded 154 points in 102 over Japan, catching five passes for 98 Teach English -Reported by Justin Fauteux career games, at Laurier, and was yards. Hawks drafted to CFL named the QUA MVP in 2008-09, as -Reported by Justin Fauteux Abroad This year the Winnipeg Blue Bombers well as the team MVP in both 2006-07 selected a pair Qf Laurier alumni in the and 2008-09. CFL draft. Offensive lineman Adam Former Hawk recognized -Reported by Lauren Millet Bestard and fullback Peter Quinney In mid-July, Ian Logan, who was a New curling coach were drafted 27th and 35th overall re­ member of Laurier's 2005 Vanier Cup The Golden Hawks curling teams, spectively, joining fellow former Hawk winning football team, was named the which have enjoyed incredible success TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Ian Logan in Winnipeg. runner up for the CFL Canadian player Swimming coach retires over the past few years, will have a Certification Courses The pair signed contracts in late of the week. The Waterloo native, cur­ A long-time member of the Wilfrid new head coach this coming season. May, and took part in the Blue Bomb­ rendy a member of the Winnipeg Blue Laurier Golden Hawks community, After former head coach Ken Mc­ • Intensive 60-Hour Program ers' training camp throughout June. Bombers, made three tackles and add­ Dean Boles, will be leaving the purple Cormack left the program follow- • CJ ..sroom Jllanagement Techniques However, neither player was able to ed a key interception in a 42-30 win and gold in September to pursue a po­ ing the 2008-09 season- a season • Detailed Leason Plannbag crack the final roster and they are cur­ over the Calgary Stampeders. sition with Swim Ontario. which saw the women's team claim • ESL Sldlla Development rendy listed as free-agents. Logan is currendy tied for second Boles become head coach of the the national tide - Gary Crossley was • Comprehensive Teaching Jllaterlala -Reported by Tieja MacLaughlin in the league with three interceptions men's and women's varsity teams in named his successor on July 17. •Interactive Teaching Practicum and has 21 tackles. 1987. Crossley, a graduate of the Univer­ • Internationally Recognized Certificate -Reported by Lauren Millet During his time as coach, Boles was sity of Waterloo, has coached numer­ • Teacher Placement Senlce named Ontario University Athletics ous successful young curlers, and is a • Money-Back Guanntee Included Pool finally" saved" (OUA) coach of the year three times former president of the Elmira Curl­ • Thousands of S.tiafled Stadenta Proponents of the "save the pool" ini­ as well as CIAU- now known as Ca­ ingClub. tiative at Laurier received some good Two Hawks go pro nadian.Interuniversity Sport (CIS) - -Reported by Justin Fauteux OXFORD SEMINARS news over the summer as the uni­ Luke Girard and Mark Voakes, both of coach of the year in 2000. 1-800-269-6719/416-924-3240 versity received the funding that was whom had excellent careers as Golden -Reported by Lauren Millet www.oxfordseminars.ca 42 • SPORTS The Cord • Monday, September 7, 2009 Football season officially open . ' Hawks ranked seventh in Canada The University Football Reporters of Canada have released their pre-sea­ son Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football rankings and have placed the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks as the seventh best team in the nation. . This puts the Hawks at second place in the Ontario University Ath­ letics (OUA) behind last year's Vanier Cup finalists, the Western Mustangs. The defending national champion, Laval Rouge et Or, will open as the top seed for the fifth consecutive season and have now been number one in 49 of the past 50 national rankings, dat­ ing backto2005. • The Hawks' rivals from Western . slide into the second spot, followed by Calgary, Saskatchewan, Saint Mary's and Concordia. The Golden Hawks come in at number seven with Queen's, Montreal and Ottawa rounding out the top ten. - Compiled by Justin Fauteux

CIS national rankings 1. Laval Rouge et Or 2. Western Ontario Mustangs Manager 3· Calgary Dinos 4· Saskatchewan Huskies 5· Saint Mary's Huskies 6. Concordia Stingers 7· Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 8. Queen's Golden Gaels 9· Montreal Carabins 10. Ottawa Gee Gees YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Laurier's varsity football team gears up for another season; with new recruits and skilled vetrans, the Hawk's season looks promising. No home game during 0-Week For the first time in nine years, the TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN rookie wide-receiver Alex Antho­ "Everyone's making me feel very The team has two practices daily, Golden Hawks will not have a home STAFF WRITER ny. welcome;· he said. consisting of conditioning, scrimmag­ football game during Orientation "Every practice is super competi­ Anthony shares Sapone's opinion, es and specials. There are also team Week. 96 eager football players have taken tive; we have first-year guys compet­ saying, "Everyone seems to be com­ luncheons, dinners and meetings, as Ever since the 2000 season, the over the University Stadium field for ing for starting spots:' · ing together well. We're really building well as the newly tailored playbook to Hawks have played a game at Univer­ the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Anthony is one of the team's most team chemistry:' be memorized by all team members. sity Stadium either on Labour Day or two-week training camp, which anticipated new players this year. The Veterans such as cornerback Tau­ But the rigorous two-week sched­ the Saturday of 0-Week. kicked off on Aug. 23. 18-year-old hails from Mount Doug­ reen Allen know the importance of ule isn't the only work the players do "It's Last season, the Hawks played With 36 freshmen and more than las Secondary School in Victoria, B.C., creating team unity during camp. to prepare for the season; much of the part of, so at home twice during the opening a handful of top-notch veterans on and has been sought after by schools "It's a family atmosphere;' said Al­ work takes place in the off-season. "I sionate;' week of the school year, defeating the this year's roster, manager of football all over Canada and the U.S. len. "Everyone knows their role, we was running throughout the summer "Every Guelph Gryphons 15-13 and losing to operations and head coach Gary Jef­ The Hawks managed to scoop up are much more cohesive than last year, and lifting weights with a trainer to in August the Western Mustangs 31-20. fries is looking forward to a promising the high school superstar and now and everyone has respect for one an­ get ready;' said Sapone. The time I - Compiled by Justin Fauteux season. have, arguably, one of the best wide other. We all know what our potential With how overwhelming training when I'll "I think we have great potential;' receivers in Canada on the roster. is this year and everyone is a lot more camp and the expectations of a new said Jeffries. "It's an outstanding "Scouting is a very important as­ upbeat than in years past:' season can be, it's important to have group with a lot of talent, and we're pect;' commented Jeffries. "Weal­ The Hawks training camp schedule an influence like Jeffries to keep the The Hawks travel to Toronto on Mon­ very excited:' ready have about 75 kids on our list for has been slightly altered from last year players grounded. day, Sept. 7 for their first game of the The Hawks begin the season ranked next year. Scouting at least a year in and the result has been a much health­ "We don't talk in terms of win­ season against the University ofTo­ seventh in the nation by Canadian In­ advance is critical for success:' ier and athletic team than in previous ning, we only talk about competing;' wnto Varsity Blues. For game results teruniversity Sport (CIS), and many Another one of Laurier's promis­ years. he said. "Right now we're focusing on visit predict the group will be a strong ing recruits is linebacker Nick Sapone. "We have adopted a new game plan our game against the University ofTo­ competitor for the Vanier Cup. Sapone comes from Vanier College in in regards to practices," explained Al­ ronto, and that's as far allead as we're thecord.ca "We have one of the top classes this Montreal, and seems to be fitting in len. "We practice in the mornings and looking:' year coming in;' said highly-touted just fine with the rest of the team. have the afternoons off to recover:' Rookie Hawks to watch in 2008 09

Alex Anthony Nick Sapone Position: Wide Receiver Position: Linebacker Height: 6'2 Height: 6'1 Weight: 190 lbs Weight: 215 lbs recreation. "I had ave Hometown: Victoria, B.C. Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON. Hamilton, bu Last Team: Mount Douglas H.S. Last Team: Vanier College said Jeffries. • The Cord • Monday, September 7. 2009 SPORTS • 43

NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Manager of football operations and head coach Gary Jeffries at August training camp. Jeffries has been part of the Golden Hawks tradition for nearly 40 years. Getting to know a Upcoming football games Laurier icon Mon. Sept. 7 @ 7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 12 @ 1 p.m. Sat. Sept. 19 @ 1 p.m. vs. Toronto vs. Western vs. Waterloo Away Away Home coach at Laurier was the best decision JUSTIN FAUTEUX I ever made:' SPORTS EDITOR For the next 16 years, Jeffries worked under Knight, and later Rich There are few people who can match Newbrough, while coaching Laurier's the passion and dedication of man­ women's basketball team from 1984- ager of football operations and head 88. In 1989, Jeffries retired from foot­ coach Gary Jeffries. ball and took a job as the head coach The 63-year-old has been a part of of the men's basketball team. the Golden Hawks for nearly 40 years, In 1994, new football head coach and his enthusiasm is a strong as ever. Rick Zmich convinced Jeffries to come "It's something that I love to be a out of retirement and take over as the part of, so it's very easy to stay pas­ Golden Hawks' defensive co-ordina­ sionate:' said Jeffries. tor. He held that position unti12002 "Every summer when I come back when Zmich left the team halfway in August the feeling's still the same. through the season and Jeffries took The time I come back and it isn't is over as interim head coach. when I'll say 'that's enough:" The next year, after 24 seasons on Throughout his early life in Burl­ Laurier's football coaching staff. Jef­ ington, Ontario, sports played a large fries was officially named head coach. role in Jeffries' life. "It was quite a surprise;' said Jef­ He played football, baseball and fries. "It was not something that I ever hockey at high levels, including high­ expected. If it had ended right there school football at Nelson H.S., one of and I never got the opportunity to be southern Ontario's premier football the head coach, I still would've been programs. happy with the wonderful career I've "When I was growing up, I just had here; all this is really just icing on went one season to the next; what­ the cake:· ever sport was on at the time was the In Jeffries' first season as head one I'd play;• said Jeffries. "I just have coach, he led the Hawks to a Yates Cup a great passion for sports and I always appearance and took home Ontario had the ability to do reasonably wen:· University Athletics (OUA) and Cana­ "Reasonably well" is quite an un­ dian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) coach derstatement in describing the suc­ of the year honours. Jeffries would go cess Jeffries achieved in his early on to win the OUA coach of the year sporting career. award in both 2004 and 2005. After winning multiple champion­ In 2005, Jeffries' third season as g&s 99 : or$2.69 ships at Nelson, Jeffries moved on to head coach, Laurier won the Vanier 1individual price the University of Guelph where he was Cup, CIS football's national champi­ Nature Valley Schneiders Stackers a two-sport athlete, playing football onship, which Jeffries calls "the great­ granola bars, variety pack, assorted varieties, 111 g and hockey. At the same time, Jef- est sporting moment of [his ]life:' club pack, 1. 4 kg 526339/526290/526347 fries played professional baseball in "I still get chills when I think about 191958 the Detroit Tigers system after being it or watch the tape of the post-game ---,------signed when he was 17. celebration. It was the thrill of a ~ In 1970, after finishing his time lifetime:' at Guelph and playing four years in After all the success Jeffries has en­ the Tigers organization, a long-time joyed as a coach and a player at Lau­ friend convinced Jeffries to enrol at rier - four provincial championships, Laurier - then under the name Wa­ a national title and four coach of the terloo Lutheran University. Jeffries ~~§Lh~u}!'£~1~~- year awards - it's not the athletic ac­ FREE 1'. ,______.. I Hours of Operation: played two years of football at Lau­ colades that he cherishes the most. Sunday: 10am-5pm rier for legendary head coach David "It's the people;• said Jeffries. Monday to Friday: 7am-8pm 'Tuffy" Knight. After a pair of all-star "The people here really keep me Saturday: 7am-6pm seasons, the Toronto Argonauts se­ young with the energy and the passion lected Jeffries in the 1972 CFL draft. that they have. These kids are play­ Store Address: After taking part in Argos train- ing simply because they love the game 24 Forwell Creek Rd, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 3Z3 ing camp and later being signed by the and they want to be here:' 519-880-0355 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jeffries, a mar­ But above all things athletic, there ried man with a child on the way, took is one thing that Jeffries holds higher Store Manager: a more stable job at Laurier as an as­ than anything else. 35 x 500 ml - 255068 Jeb Betz sistant football coach and director of "My children, without question;' he recreation, said. "I have four great children and Prices and coupon effective 'I had a very good opportunity in _ six wonderful grandchildren. Family is I • ..,._ September 7 to September 13, 2009 -, 111111111111111111111111111111 Hamilton, but it wasn't meant to be," the biggest part of my life:' 4 10004 52476 9 said Jeffries. "I think [deciding to 44 • The Cord • Monda y. september 7. 2009

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