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www.clublaurier.ca Volume 44 Issue 10 Thursday October 17, 2003

Assaulter's sketch released

Police compose sketch of suspect who is believed to be linked to six attempted assaults in area around Laurier

DAN POLISCHUK they are doing their best. By "From our past experi-

Cord Intern trying' to broaden their ences, we believe that this

scope through media outlets sketch is quite accurate,"

Waterloo Regional Police they are hoping that new said Heinzel. released sketch of the have a leads may arise from the Police admit that there is unknown man who assault- public. still some work left to do but ed a female in a sports field "Nothing has occurred in their intent is to make an at Waterloo Collegiate the past month and we're arrest as soon as possible.

Institute on September hoping that this might The major case unit has been sixth. resuscitate some of the pub- working on the case for sketch is The male in the lic interest," said Heinzel. quite some time and has

in his at described as white, many resources their dis-

mid-20's, 5'7" to s'B" and posal, such as a software "From our 160 and 170lbs. He past called Power between program Case, of medium athletic build which sorts all is experiences, we through with short reddish blond compiled evidence and then coloured believe that this hah, a scruffy light point out any potential freckles the links. Aside from beard, across sketch is quite that nose and light coloured Heinzel commented, "We're He described accurate." to eyes. was as doing everything we can

wearing a plain black base- investigate as thoroughly as

sweater ball cap, a varsity -Olaf Heinzel, possible." with unknown embroi- In the an Waterloo Regional Police mean time, police dered type stitching across encourage women in the

the front. He also wore dark area to be prudent. Letting with blue and white added others know of loca- jeans, The description, your

runners and black fine knit Heinzel, generally came tion, walking with a friend

gloves. from a variety of sources. at night, carrying a cell

Regional Police would Residents in the area of the phone and staying in well-lit with this like to speak indi- incidents were questioned areas are key to avoiding a vidual in regards to this prior to the release of the potentially risky situation.

incident and five others in with infor- composite, and those Anyone any

the area of Hickory and descriptions were cross-ref- mation about this individual

Hazel streets near WLU. erenced to create a sketch. is asked to call Waterloo

Police spokesperson, Olaf Officials are quite certain Regional Police Major Case it Heinzel, commented that that the released sketch is Unit at 653-7700 ext. 785 ox-

is hard to if to 1-800- say regional very close the actual Crime Stoppers at Globe and Mail are close to to police catching appearance the suspect. 222-TIPS. the individual but insisted ranks Laurier Underage students invisible COLIN DUFFETT were all found under the

News Editor student services headline.

Laurier fared well in a

The Globe and Mail in co- number of these sub-cater-

online operation with the gories, such as ranking 2nd scholarship database in food services, falling Studentawards.com recently behind only the University published the results from of Guelph, and first for its

their nation-wide survey of "sense of community" and

undergraduate students for its abundance of on-cam- the Canadian comparing' pus employment oppourtu-

universities over a variety of nities. topics including- quality of useless? See 6 education, student services, Survey page off life and on and campus

financial aid. These accolades are heav-

Wilfrid Laurier ily contrasted with some University fared rather well rather disheartening

in a couple of the categories, results. According' to stu- finishing' in the top five in dents who took part in the financial aid (Ist) and on survey, it was clear that they the campus life (sth). Laurier feel that quality of the also finished 7tli in terms of library, quality of off-cam- of education. On the quality pus housing-, and course

flip side, Laurier finished registration are all major

29th out of a possible 38 uni- concerns. Laurier s library

versities in the course regis- finished in 36th position,

tration, variety and avail- beating out only the

ability category. University of Toronto - Many students cited the Scarborough Campus and of lack available courses and Ryerson University for the

the poor registration system dubious honour. Ironically

in place as reasons for the enough, the University of low ranking in the category. Guelph finished 13th while

One student quoted on the the University of Waterloo website commented, "not library system finished there limited fact only is a very 17th. ironic due to the

selection of courses at that the three universities

Wilfrid Laurier, but there is share the same library

also limited space in the resources. I needed for courses my The questionnaire was degree." distributed to approximately

Each of the 000 stu- Matt Benassi categories 26, undergraduate

contain sub-categories with dents across Canada. Only

break down the main groups 592 Laurier students Well what other solution could there be for no Turret-goers in this photo of WLUSU's appearing into smaller more specific answered the questionnaire, first last week? it all-ages night at the popular on-campus bar Sadly, appears underagers areas such as health servic- which is approximately six preferred the to drink unlimited for two staying at home over having opportunity pop just es, library services, campus percent of the school's popu-

dollars, at least on the of the event. bookstore, food services and lation. according to this picture which was taken at 10:50 night athletic facilities, which 2 News Thursday October ifi ?nm

Everybody get on the bus

Dan Herman, WLUSU told Murphy that A slew of Laurier Brantford students left in the B-dot since he President, was unaware of has the to ability transfer any the trouble and the monies without Murphy through accounts to WLUSU BOD students had. under $500, that transportation meeting he would "As of I the the 5:10, thought approve transfer of $400

bus was here," said from Brantford's coming reserve JENNIFER ASSELIN tion to represent the student could be since the provided Herman. "I there account to its travel thought account. Editor the excursion included News body as part of campus a trip to was a chance that This will allow very good students to executive, rather than hav- Wilf's, which would mean this was to travel to the Waterloo going- go campus This week, one Laurier an leader like that the event could poten- past ing- appointed in order to attend through." a WLUSU Brantford student have. be alcohol expressed they currently tially condoning The for is to BOD goal Murphy meeting- once each term. that over the fact in the use and WLUSU has a anger forty Murphy put request policy of have students attend one Of the whole situation Laurier Brantford students were of renting* a bus to not to cover transportation the weekly WLUSU BOD John Crowell, WLUSU denied to the use of a Brantford costs to events alco- access Campus involving which meetings once a term, Director, commented before bus in order to attend the Commissioner Heather hol. Murphy changed the would mean a total expendi- extending- an apology. "It's October Bth Wilfrid Laurier Barrie two weeks in advance plans though and decided ture of about $480 with a enraging and I would like to Students' Union Board of that Wilf's would not be a say embarrassing. This Directors meeting. part of the event hoping that should not have happened." The weekly meetings are this would change the minds After rectifying the situa- to all students includ- of the decision makers. open tion Herman concluded, those at the Brantford However, Barrie informed ing "There seemed to be a lot of if are the before the campus they willing to Murphy day miseommunieation and mis- make the trip, however when meeting- that they wouldn'tin understanding as to the pur- editor-in-chief fact be the for Nick Murphy, given money of the pose trip." of the satellite news- the bus and that the forty campus "I was pleased with the The Sputnik took it interested students would paper end result," said Murphy himself to organize a have to stay in Brantford. upon after the meeting. "But down bus for students interest- "What kind of is trip message here, something like that to ed. he was refused the serv- this students?" sending leaves lasting impressions on ice. asked Murphy. "I had to call the students. Last Wednesday "The reasons are up students and tell them could have been an opportu- appalling." said Murphy why they weren't welcome." nity for students to meet to the WLUSU BOD The majority of the stu- appealing their representatives and "I as a concerned student. dents to come to wanting- with engage people." was told that this was due to Waterloo were first stu- year "This is just the tip of the Jennifer Asselin financial reasons and that dents, which encouraged Courtesy Nick Murphy iceberg," continued Murphy. worth the in $240 was not trip Dan President, Murphy even more plan- Herman, WLUSU Nick Murphy, Laurier Brantford "There is a tonne of work here for the meeting," he con- ning* the trip as first year surprised at Brantford's absence. student, didn't get his bus. that needs to be donebetween the after students 60% of the cluded at meeting- occupy the two campuses. We're not driving himself there. Brantford campus. travel and accommodations a club, which is how people The was for students in order to get the funds that "We wanted to voice our opin- plan budget to Waterloo totaling see us in terms of numbers. and know there's to come to the Waterloo cam- would allow students to get ions we a $500. We're a campus." for com- and a petition to the, Waterloo geographical obstacle," pus present campus Steve Welker, exercising for a mented "This is signed by more than 200 the meeting as well as Murphy. [the VP: his rights as WLUSU Brantford students in favour dinner at Wilfs. Brantford students'] money Finance and Administration, of creating" an elected posi- It was decided that no bus though."

ACE in the hole Award honours students

Create-A-Candy, in which which is quite prestigious created their Duke of Award will soon students record Entrepreneurship children own Edinburgh world-wide, treat. also sugary They activities such as canoeing, on its involved school the student team way regional high find its place among body debating*, public speaking, students in an activity called and volunteering. After they

World Entrepreneur-Fox'-A-Day as have accumulated the to Cup APRIL CUNNINGHAM in the area. in each well as the Grenada hours area, creating' Staff Writer "The whole idea of this required in which they visited they are to receive the Project is the eligible DAN POLISCHUK program to change the Caribbean island to teach Bronze, Silver, or Gold Cord Intern to said If you happened pass habits of young" people," students there about world- Award. through the Concourse last McVicar. wide business. The Canadian Advancing- Thursday and Friday, you There are four program whole idea of noticed in which "The Entrepreneur-ship group may have a display areas youth aged 14 from WLU have qualified to "We promoting* the Duke of to 24 set personal goals: this is are expecting program to Canada the represent at Edinburgh's Award. John Community Service, Personal In Free some the habits Students Enterprise tough McVicar, the program's first Skill Development, Physical change World Cup, a three-day com- Volunteer Co-ordinator for Recreation, and competition, but of people." 13th ~ young petition front October the Waterloo Region made a Expedition/Exploration. that the John McVicar, Volunteer Co- 15th. we believe promotional stop at Laurier "People think they don't the The ACE group got last week, hoping to attract have time for it, that it's for ordinator for the Waterloo broad of our to range students to the and opportunity represent more 56-year- young* teenagers yet Region Canada after a com- will think winning programs give old award. those who they don't in which went The award have time lot of them petition they program was for it, a us an head to head teams edge." Prince against started in 1947 by are fulfilling program McVicar that if different Nicole President of explained from 40 campuses Almond, Philip and since then has requirements already. They win the Bronze Award, it you across the country. SIFE Canada team expanded into 110 countries might as well get credit for will be by a local In ACE will presented Germany, per- around the world. It has been it" said McVicar. such as the form 24-minute the political figure a presenta- in Canada for 40 years, but is To achieve award. for The is or MP. However, of the best team's presentation Mayor tion against some not particularly well-known to be called The New Wave of the Gold Award, a presenta- teams from, around the member of tion is made a win Business, which will demon- by world. If they are able to strate how have been the Royal Family. their division after a prelimi- they of involved with the So why should students will actively nary round, they qualify in the outreach of educating others Laurier participate for the rounds leading to the Duke Award on business, specifically of Edinburgh SIFE World Championship. Program? Nicole Almond, President entrepreneurship, fabulous on As the team "It looks your of the SIFE Canadateam said, prepares resume," said McVicar. Since itself for some of the world's "We are expecting some the award is world- best teams, Almond tough competition, but we says if seeking there is incentive to do well. renowned. you are believe that the broad reach somewhere like "I think we're going to show employment of our prog-rams will give us New Zealand, how great Laurier really is Australia or an She named the edge." extra foot- all the the award gets that American team the and great programs as tough- about she said. in the door. "It's also going on here," est challenge. of accom- added that she the satisfaction The Laurier team has Almond hopes he commented. the team's and plishment," involved itself in educating past programs The award has no monetary recent success at the national others about the world of value. differ- SIFE competition will give business through 22 them the confidence will ent they programs throughout Trevor Martin need this to to put up a respectable past year. Travelling showing. schools, they got What wear? If win the Duke of elementary What to wear? to you gold students in cool participating to meet I its somebody Edinburgh Award you get royalty. hope

in case. Wet and Wild Forecast: Wind and rain all week. Remember to steal yourself an umbrella just News 3 Thursday October 16.2003,2003

Ten questions with Miss Oktoberfest

The Cord Weekly talks with WLU student and Miss

Oktoberfest, Melissa Melnychuk, to discuss the crown.

JENNIFER ASSELIN them the waltz:, they teach, COLIN DUFFETT them the polka and they play Editors music. News Bavarian They talk 5 What was the process of about what kind of cultural becoming Miss Oktoberfest? the benefits of 1. What are foods eat I wear we my dress local? the pageant being and duradel and Uncle I to my had write a page long Hanz will be wearing- lider- essay on my involvement it a The No is pageant. We them the longer hosing. leave with a within community, my that in this girls are entering little more knowledge of involvement with

contest, are local obviously what Oktoberfest is. Oktoberfest, my involvement the have experi- I to in girls, they go family cultural my German background of Oktoberfest and for ence a I to fundraisers and to be to events, go my desire able lot of them it is a of their part over and I speak there. I have represent Oktoberfest for and their background 100 visits in the next ten this time. I had to send in a German heritage. A lot of days. five-minute tape, so that they them have come from local could see my public speaking German clubs and know the 3. called Why are you an abilities and so they could true of what meaning ambassador? learn a little bit about me.

Oktoberfest is to I trying- Then had to to an inter- go Jennifer Asselin and also what it is express I don't know. I'm not a part of view. The interview was busi- But it's to convey. Oktoberfest Inc. I Miss Oktoberfest dons the sash. will be her trying anymore. ness attire only. spoke with Melnychuk making about and gemutlikeit Last I on the different truly year, was dignitaries. So, 1 rounds throughout the K-W area spreading beer... uhh, cheer. spreading the history and I gemutlikeit committee so met with three people and involved in of Bavaria. work- really the commu- mascot. heritage was an actual person they interviewed me on who I Those who enter the con- nity. really involved in ing- on the HR committee but was, what I do for the com- test have it in their heart and I school, they're smart and 9. With the lack of a pageant, don't know why they munity. how I represent the them. I it's part of That's why the whole I they're talented. will the title lose some of its changed thing-. community, my involvement. went into this so that I could Maybe not the whole beau- because there is can't speak on behalf of prominence represent, not just what ty is the no longer a show aspect you Oktoberfest Inc. 6. What is the legitimacy of pageant acceptable call the pageant, but a part of I also its been in the past but involved? think it's a change beauty pageants in general way and back- when those out and my heritage my with the times. Miss America or are they legitimate? girls go

and it's an honourfor do for the does the title have to ground is an Ambassador of the things community Why to me be as an Ambassador of how can about have a show behind it? It's an United States; it's the same I've never been involved in you complain

Oktoberfest and Kitchener- that. It's not for us to com- Ambassador to K-W and to thing". beauty pageants and I've Waterloo. or those it's not make I do never plain judge girls. Oktoberfest, to don't anything pag- been one to follow That's all Is it a show of it. eant-like. I don't walk I never doing. around them. really your 2. What for It's to are responsibil- in a I don't really acceptable represent this event, your bathing suit, have expressed a desire to be in anybody as Oktoberfest? to do I ities Miss I that? don't know. this event that is so to do a talent, and don't one of them or be like those huge spe- cial to K-W that if girls. you are 7. Had it still been There's a whole a beauty from here that at background I think the biggest thing to inter- to Oktoberfest and if pageant opposed an Oktoberfest you Miss America, Miss is that some people don't Thanksgiving', view process would you still want to know the whole her- is always look at the that happens. Uncle Hanz there. girls have applied? that's what I Whatever. If Miss Oktoberfest is there, itage represent you are in the beauty pageants and that's main to be there is a President of my job: because there are there put that title, Miss, some I don't know because I'm not an Ambassador of Kitchener- Oktoberfest that that to be doctors is present. are going in that position and I can't Waterloo and of Oktoberfest. in front of The is there, but I'm a third student mayor political year say. Visitors come from near and from the then in Communications here at people, people come far, come from something, there tonnes of they Wilfrid Laurier. I'm not, what 8. sponsors, are Why is there no Mr. but then also that involved in Cambridge they had I sponsors are they probably they say am, whatever it Oktoberfest? come from Germany. this. It isn't a show about is..."beauty. bust and just to into a One of main get Miss Oktoberfest. my responsi- that's bulemia," not me. Uncle Hanz is the official rep- bilities is to spread gemut- suit do There's so much behind bathing to That's not how all pageant resentative. He's been the likeit to them. An official def- Oktoberfest that people don't are. Miss America, she girls official guy for Oktoberfest inition of would look at because gemutlikeit something. went out always some and did things like since Oktoberfest began. be to warmth, wel- spread the people just look at this Miss -Melissa Miss help and Uncle Hanz Melnychuk, needy things isn't a new guy come. just to show the friend- Oktoberfest and forget that are beneficial that come This they every year. guy with the that liness Kitchener- Oktoberfest. to realize that there are a out of these things but in the Waterloo has. the tonne of people that are past way beauty pageants I I to the schools and don't do go I anything behind me or that title that have developed, can under- when I'm at the I schools, have to do of I also represent Oktoberfest. any those stand where people get this pageant-like. talk with the children about " I'm an just one tilings. I had go in inter- hatredand feeling that, is it person. the of the don't walk around history Bavaria, view and go through a even legitimate?" of how Oktoberfest history that 9.b. So are saying it process showed my It's the history that has in a bathing suit, I you started, the fact that got abilities and shouldn't ne a show? speaking- my given it a bad name and, Kitchener-Waterloo was once intellect and don't have a talent. poise and all the yeah,- girls were always called and Berlin is now It isn't a show. things that add to me looked as meat, as an up upon -Melissa Melnychuk, Miss called K-W and how being a representative of object. Miss America, Miss Oktoberfest in was started Miss Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest 10 If could have dinner Whatever, if you put that title you

Kitchener - Waterloo. with dead or alive 'Miss' in front of something, anybody I teach the children about 4. Do who would it be and why? you think the changes then they probably had to get the history, so that when are appropriate? into a bathing suit to do they grow up they'll have an Ummm... Albert Einstein. I something. head is the for orange guy understanding of what Yeah I think are defi- That and was gonna say Shakespeare they girl can go out Oktoberfest. I don't Oktoberfest Why? is really about . because of the stuff he wrote. nitely appropriate. I don't see she's still an icon to people Imow. It's the same as having We go in with a band; a I wonder what kind of lie why it wouldn't be and she's still does guy appropri- tilings a school mascot. If real German band you're comes in was. Or Mr. Dress-up. that are good for the commu- from K-W, then you've been and plays music. They teach nity. Most of those girls are raised with this man as your

Laurier mourns loss Library when she left it unattended. of psych professor Bag O' crime ATTEMPT THEFT FRI OCT

03/03 - FRI OCT 10/03 COLIN DUFFETT and the psychology of preju- her roommates. Person(s) unknown dam- News Editor dice BREAK, ENTER THEFT face and discrimination. & aged the plate of a dryer SUN the author OCT 05/03 - MON THEFT UNDER in the Hunsberger was OCT $5000 0005 laundry room at the 06/03 The Psychology Department of books HRS WED OCT 08/03 King- St residence in what multiple including and Wilfrid Person(s) unknown Three WLU Laurier "Amazing - Conversations: broke students were appears to have been an at have had Turn into the concession booth witnesses University large Why Some to Faith and at stopped by when attempt to gain access to the reason to for the sec- Others box. grieve Abandon Religion," University Stadium. It they were in the process of coin that ond time in as months, which he co-wrote with Bob appears a small amount taking two large unbrellas many of as another member of its He also the candy was taken. from the deck area outside MISCHIEF 1900-2155 HRS Aitermeyer. was ranks has this of award from the Nichols Ctre. The matter SAT OCT 11/03 passed on. recipient an time THEFT UNDER as a result of a long bat- the American $5000 SUN will be forwarded to the Person(s) unknown smashed Psychological tle with OCT 05/03 - leukemia. Association (APA) lor his MON OCT 06/03 Judicial Affairs Council. a window in the door leading A Bruce student to Hunsberger, aged research on the socialization reported the theft the change room area at 56, passed last week on of in *** bicycle from outside CAUSE DISTURBANCE 0115 University Stadium. away religion young people. October 9th at the King St Residence. HRS THU OCT 09/03 while home. Outside of the world of acade- a mia. had A UoW student was evicted Hunsberger, professor Hunsberger many within assist from the Psychology interests including piano, S£L 1550 HRS the main entrance area jMISCHIEF SUN OCT 12/03 -! MON OCT 06/03 Department since 1974, was classical at Waterloo College Hall iMON OCT 13/03 music, hockey and An officer a "consummate scholar, volleyball. responded to a where he was involved in a iPerson(s) unknown ripped ; and report of an ill teacher administrator." A statement released student at the shouting match with a resi- |off the driver's side rear view i by Alvin the Woods dent, Hunsberger was Chair Wilfrid Laurier Building who i mirror of a vehicle parked in i University was of the for 8 feeling weak. The stu- ilot 19. department years recalls, "His enthusiasm for dent declined over two terms, the first of an ambulance THEFT UNDER $5000 1045- psychology, his generosity or 1985 to 1992 and then and most all assistance to Health 1100 HRS THU OCT 09/03 being spirit of friend- Services. She again from 1998 to 1999. His and will be was driven A WLU student reported the ship collegiality home and left in the scholarly interests included missed." care of theft of her knapsack in sorely the pyschology of religion 4 Opinion Thursday October 1 ft

The Cord Weekly Requiem for a lighter

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Liz Goheen Brenda Heatley

Photo Manager Matt Benassi * Letters to The Cord Distribution Manager Tali Spivak

Elisabeth Advertising Manager Oliveira Having Our Urinal Cake and that. image-centred, but the pageants

It Too As a Christian I know how I have seen featured a deal AdProduction Manager Nicole Wilker Eating great it easy it is to try to have all of diversity and the girls are not Ad Production Asst s Sarah Fabbro Lindsay Biewett is trying hard to together, not just before God, but all barbie replicas. In fact, I am Kam Athwal Mikel Sala before This attitude be a disciple of George Costanza, other people. currently partaking' in a pageant that she knows where the Church all too and the IT Manager lan Lochbihler insisting- pervades girls, including* myself, to find the best bathrooms at often, and can result in facades are far from the media-induced

and hurt ideal. Laurier ("Sit or stand, you have feelings. WLUSP Administration .=* I want to for the the that this to go somewhere," The Cord say sorry Considering- fact times when Church week is I President Laura Jardine Weekly, Sept. 8, 2003). However, has scared Oktoberfest, imagine I shocked the the central the involved in was at various pho- people away from people the pag- VP: Finance Tunde Igu tos that the she had assembled for us. Of message highest power eant are rather busy with prepa- VP: Angela Foster Advertising the three pictures. NOT A SIN- in the universe cares about their rations and would surely not

Boardof Directors GLE ONE contained a urinal. To lives. appreciate the comments being This weekend add gasoline to the fire, one of" we're having' made about their organization Marc Henein Sandra Mackenzie 'Church in the Concourse* and after commit- those photos was prominently putting in such a

' Bryden Gage Jennifer McDonald our theme is the ment. This is much displayed on the front page of simply humani- pageant very tradition wins Adam Fox Mike D'Aloisio The Cord, ty of Christianity. We want to a and the girl that look those How dare the author and the at stereotypes and represents the German commu- Corporate Secretary Amanda Kirkwood editor overlook this tear them down. is in in section The Church nity K-W, the same way that aspect of men's bathrooms? not for people who have it ail Miss America represents her

Contributors Certainly a male could have been together, the exact opposite is country. Not only did this article sent to photograph the urinals in true: it's a place for people to provide inadequate information Dillon Moore. Britiany Lave-v. Brendan Jones Mike BorrellL Bernard the 24-hour lounge. Better yet, work through their humanity about the winner's duties, it also Dawson, Kris Cote. Mike Morns. Chad McCorrsiok. David Ale/andor Mail Biewett could have asked a man together, seeking- and being* com- insulted me as a reader and sure- TJ Hill, Nick Czekurion Joe Bacman Butcher, Elliada ivilllaid, Stephanie to the bathrooms at forted insult Miss survey by a loving God. ly would Oktoberfest Eric Chow, Jon Coroin, Lindsay Bleweti, Lauren Thonrcsorc Kate Acaujo. If Laurier and then added that you're in the Concourse on herself. For all we know, she Ziegler. Oaniei Roin, Dan Poisschuk. Safari Groves, Dan Herman (his October information to her article. This Sunday 19 trying to could be a kind, intelligent (;r?neh rap music. our weekly rneehngs, and p;ei.' Bottle Wiliiout Honor o; would have increased the study, we're if we Laurier student. UniTianite Isaac Hayes. Jules and Vincent Nell and Bob (pood luck on scope sorry interrupt

the nonce of the article 100%. your It's that we the article lira new shone Taylor (cheek to snake sure I haven't burned by studying*. just Lastly, suggests

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in this sockon? P'ootc she rteionehrower cheeisaws share. also oenneenisc'o- sod inate against males by excluding' We'd like to hear your math test or a debate, but if they knvcrocked; No cranks "II eeilrsorace 'iirreee Wnesec end Adrterly r;r them from the discourse entirely. thoughts. Come out and speak to did this then they should also the The disgrace that the children's misrepresentations of 'God include a question on science, V J el; • n:. \ o-:;weo. .1 C -'he I'l r s e ■ j at St. followers' in other urinals Mikes (formerly an our culture. geography and every pos- elementary school) are could sible subject, just to be fair. It is, and have been exposed for all to see. Sincerely, after all, a beauty pageant Graham Now this information will be cov- Gladstone not an exam. Does being able to ered B,iid will someone up, probably never multiply suggest that in be mentioned the glossy pam- would make a good leader or role

cetie ■- ; a tr ;ur re .. cirre Irrea spa; inonkc oris Want to Be 1 phlets about our pristine cam- I Queen! model? Instead, pageants assess S vVOD. ror SO QfOa? -D US sr; OSOurXj VVitn fa3£ CIOi chalk another win pus. Just up intelligence based on a girl's Smith 100, Conaratuiasons to Chnstins on nor pronnancy 6VBn if wo $us~ for the and social matriarchy. After reading the articles on knowledge of political win- "beauty pageants ("Mirror mirror issues since it is often the Brian D'Souza on the wall," The Cord Weekly, ner's duty to educate others on Wednesday, Sept. 8) I found such issues and hopefully make

a Cord is the otticial student of WittridLaurier Itis inde- at some of difference in The Weekly newspaper University. an editorially myself appalled the society. It's Charlie Church, Not Charles statements, Let rather than on pendentnewspaper publishedby WiltridLaurier University StudentPublications, Waterloo, a corpo- me start by So, hating ration without share capital. WLUSPis governed by its board of directors. thanking Ms. Thompson for beauty pageants and the girls I've notice that often when that to be a lately proving her point in an educated are fortunate enough student identification All letters to the editormust be signed and submitted with the author's name, in The and religious types appear manner being open-minded part of them, perhaps you should e-mail number, and telephone number. Letters must be received by noon Tuesday on disk, or via at come as sterile, consider that for it is Cord, they across enough to see past certain stereo- some girls [email protected] with the subject heading of' Cord letter'. Letters must be typed oreasily legible confidence closed-minded, conservative types presented by the media. simply a to build exceed words. The Cord the edit letter tor and way and may not 350 reserves right to any brevity clarity. who are and gain If were to will corrected. The Cord the in whole squares mainly speak Beauty pageants not all power. you. Spelling and grammar be reserves right toreject any letter, or that don't seem about breasts and bulimia educate and see that in part. against things and yourself deal the rest of the like a big- to anyone who took the time to pageants are largely centred

Cord reserves the not to materialthat is deemed tobe libelous or in contravention world. also to be around to The right publish They may appear properly research would made a girl's ability speak Code ofEthics standards. with the Cord's or which would journalistic have it all together, aware of this. However, I found intelligently on world issues, able put them in a position not neces- Ms. Hug-gins' piece to be insult- then feminists wouldn't be Opinionsexpressed are those of the author and do notnecessarily reflect those of theEditorial Board, sarily to condescend, but to say ing and rather ignorant. to complain. WLU Hamilton Web The Cord, WLUSP, or Printing. should he, First all ■ how things of she suggests that I'd for the just like to say sorry beauty pageant industry is Angela Derry Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per term lor addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed by

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Living off the dead If the artists aren't 'em off issue, really. Everyone is should out with a starving, rip go big pub- Cobra blessed with a single tragic lic bang- and. give something demise, no more, no less. Use back to death, though. Since There- is more than one Commander Pen & Ink

i it I wisely... suggest going dying* is one of the most- answer to these questions. out with class, like Jesus of prevalent themes in art. no Soapbox First of all, downloading Nazareth. Obi- should have cardiac is or Wan one a songs not necessarily

Stefan Kenobi. Everything else is when someone who spends depriving- musicians of essen-

marketed, not If their life is celebrat- If the Sereda why dying? creating tial income. songs are for capitalism lias reached into ed breathing their last. Brittany the work of a local band, I for

bath- This is where the one would to their shows something* as private as buying Lavery go Some cliches are common- rooms, shouldn't its cold farm takes on significance and buy the CD. It's not

for a reason. Case in hand be into valuable than bands to place permitted cozy- more money: always easy for local As I morbid "I'm warm can mar- glance appraisingly point, the phrase deathbeds? Profit popular sentiment and get started, and they deserve down at chosen I worth more dead than alive." be made if we're only allowed tyrdom. my apparel, the support of their audi- is death don't You have to be evil not for the first time, That hackneyed saying one apiece: we pretty am, ences. kill their to invoke the why lovers spouses come by this commodity as to collect absolutely no rever- tempted prover- However, for so-called the life insur- bial: I, like to collect on frequently as socks, or even ence when you cash in your undoubtedly '"big-name bands" (I'll use the Anna Nicole Smith others at Laurier, am a ance, why cars. Not only does the econ- chips. Remember when Lady many loathsome example of Blink benefit funeral The entire world student". Since married a decrepit sack of omy from the Diana died? "starving 182) CD sales are but a small

flesh and money, and why industry, people will took notice, her funeral was forking over an enormous portion of revenue. Bands and chunk of stale cliches are so enduring. inevitably buy into death, the most televised event in debilitating my who have sold millions of the If there is one like will and "Candle In the income for sake of such CDs often certainty just they inevitably history, are given money it's as about the great unknown, do what Keith Richards Wind" became a massive hit... things tuition, my car, my for other "gigs" as well.

culture an OneCard, and insurance, that our places refuses to. again. The woman who my Saying they like Pepsi on various like cannot astronomical value on death. As afraid of death as fought for human things clothing national television gains From to it often be afforded. martyrdom senti- many folks are, remains an rights causes was glorified, However, them half a million bucks.

the literal be if as a dedicated of Value ment to green to attractive, morose, subject. but let's face it. Lady Di patron They do multi-media inter- this doesn't made when you go for that Few want to die, but plenty posters weren't a best-seller Village, present views, photo shoots—some of

six too much of a Yes, nap underneath feet of will be drawn to the death of before her coffin was paraded problem. them even try (miserably, aside from all that t-shirt 99 cents. This lime, another. Take Kurt Cobain around town. my was most of the time) to act. death is dying, is a pretty prof- for example. After the lights Sentiment takes over nothing new. The one issue Robbing them of livelihood? itable venture. Too bad went out when limited amount of you in his garage, ven- a prominent figure dies my dispen- Are we now to pity the rich sable moolah does can't reap the benefits in this dors sold T-shirts bearing the for their cause. Martyrdom create, for loss of money? I think I the matter life. musician's face and dates at to more is of seems give a person though, need my twenty bucks more music. Should you manage to his Seattle memorial. Sales of life in death than anything than they do. Especially if

back Earth cock- While I on come to as a Nirvana albums skyrocketed else. Even a concept as influ- pride myself there are only one or two roach or and Cobain's face is ential as disdain of brand name something though, now on Christianity rose my songs off of a given album wish could kick ashes the I can't you'll you posters with the other mem- like a phoenix from the clothing, one thing that I actually like. the bucket twice. Odds bers of rocks late of sacrifice. Just ask around out This to basic gold pantheon. get shelling my appeals prac- will a Now Cash is Socrates: is sweat-earned for is are. your family cry Johnny bring- martyrdom the pennies ticality: why spend a fortune river the width of the in the bucks for the next best to immortali- CDs. I like to think tastes Styx, ing big thing my on a disc that I'm only going but whether that's over the record his face are eclectic, thus, there is to to industry, on ty. listen one song' on? void in their lives or the of Stone Death be quite a wide variety of music you've cover Rolling can seen as an Using my previous example, who the chunk I am interested in gets largest Magazine, even though a opportunity, depending how purchas- why waste twenty-plus dol- of will is for debate. month And with the ridiculous your up before Cash died his you look at it. If our culture ing. lars on an album that dis- of And on the life new album could not is to honor the certain albums, depending earn going dead, prices plus graces punk rock and pro-

lived and the attention him a cover. In fact, after we should do it in a fashion our ever-adored Canadian duces you a disgusting' amalga- I can't afford it. your passing receives, the decades singing about mur- that does not conflict with taxes, simply mation between the former

remains be scattered to der and the Man in their sentiments, or how Yes. I do for used CDs. may a mayhem, they shop and tweeny-bopper pop when lot more vultures than But even the lower of Black was only found on the were treated in life. Anything prices the only piece I find remotely after owned discs still expected. cover he passed. else is misappropriation. previously tolerable is "All the Small adds It's a supply and demand Perhaps artists up—and besides, some Things?"

artists' newer albums are not such No, programs as a look at the cute in the 3V available from used merchan- www, dog ; Napster and Kazaa aren't dise. So whatever will I do? immoral or unethical, provid- mailbox! You can be cute too, The friends, is Jrm answer, my ed you're not ripping off a

the evil downloaded share- I just submit a letter! 1 local band. Other than that, ware. have no problem pirating- The Napster scandal that rich E-mail 112 people's files... and [email protected] recently invaded the poison- I J* ■ starving- as am. why should toothed media lias presented, I? its 139 despite superficiality, a Besides, I'm afraid even P S. Send or W letters this will be the last & moral issue. Is it to wrong Blink 182 s one catchy tune mailbox ever shits in. : j:.:m off of Barky •. download song's the isn't worth admitting to own-

" 350 words. — Internet instead of Maximum buying ership of the revolting the album? Are the oh-so we. loveehild known as "pop- underprivileged bourgeoisie, punk." robbing artists of their liveli- should hood? Thanksgiving grow up

tiers Extra-value came in the ,17 th Over time. Thanksgiving Century, however, developed into some sort of Spiel took Thanksgiving- on this religious pariah in a vain shadowy, Dr. Jekyil and Mr. attempt to stray from his Hyde alter-ego. genocidal roots. During the The original European 1950s Parliament said that Brendan Invasion wasn't as warm and whenever Thanksgiving Jones to North America cuddly as stops by we shouldn't go to the 'Brit wave of Pop' groups work, but instead Shifty's give in the 19605. Thanksgiving thanks to God for blessing As I lied motionless on the mixed with to deal got up that Canada with bountiful har- ...ways couch like a digesting snake rowdy bunch of Pilgrims vests. Now of all the teams in Top10 with the aftermath this weekend I couldn't past when celebrated their they the league, how are we so who the help wondering first of a bad harvest in the New sure Thanksgiving roots for turkey was at the table really World. This the was no Beatles Christians? And how are that evening. Thanksgiving concert. The Native we supposed to tell fishermen You see, Thanksgiving Americans provided most of in Newfoundland to be has stood out in 10. Unbuckle belt for another always my the food your and make room piece and signed over the thankful for plentiful high mind as an odd occasion to be harvests? of leftover sea That will go pie celebrated in this day and over as well as a European is 9. Relive the battle scars of turkey dump by taking age, with all the skeletons This what your at the settler showing up in time off for lurking Thanksgiving s another kind of turkey dump altogether bothers me about New World party with small closet. 8. pox and malaria for the Write and tell your highschool nemesis, who didn't gain Given birth to long ago by Thanksgiving: he Indigenous peoples instead of a pound since being at university, that he/she looks fat European parents, wasn't all that bad, a bottle of wine and pumpkin Thanksgiving started out as and should take better care of themselves ?. pie. a healthy buck. He he started young just is 7. Combat the and home- This what saddens me changes your friends, family was the personification of the about he hanging out with Thanksgiving: was- town have through by refusing to in good fortune and an abun- gone grow any way n't all that bad to begin with, dance of food 6. Divorce that had been the crowd. your parents so they can't push you around for wrong he started out bestowed just hanging upon them. When with the another weekend that means Ma and wrong- (yes, you Pops) they eventually made their crowd. what Maybe 5. Steal to let them know mean it way to the New World, of your parents' pet you at land Plymouth. Thanksgiving needs is a total course they brought little 4. Account for all the time didn't spend working by Massachusetts to the image overhaul. He could you Thanksgiving with them. In Pilgrims. In return for shep- become all hip and dropping out of school 78 ' however, if the after secular. Do with the . . herding Pilgrims away 3. Throw stuffing at who looks happy on the Thanksgiving went through anyone their had failed to the and become life crops turkey a altering . experience street of a harvest celebration, the meals when point vegan. Drop huge Martin Frobisher land- the to trim hit the 2. Unbutton trousers Europeans gave the down, gym, your and make room for another ed in Newfoundland. diseases date for Aboriginals enough Britney Spears a bit piece of leftover Frobisher had what pie by the in to cul- and do a show. He 16th following years reality Century standards was ,..and the number one to deal with the which minate in the death of mil- could way holiday quite even get a new name: a swank affair and lions; not to mention they The Holiday Formerly is just a big excuse to feed your inner obese self is: Thanksgiving was reborn by saw the Native Americans as Known As Thanksgiving. If settlers the same deal with take that followed old way you anything: drugs. the devil's minions. After all the stars r are doing it, why robisher in the coming that. was can't As Thanksgiving just Thanksgiving? years. more European set- never the same kinda guy. 6 Opinion Thursday October lfi ?nro

Ignore the Globe and Mail survey

into their students The subjectivity of the dentawards.com, which Taking these opinions expected much than the is to look informs students account is if trying more Editor-in- survey difficult of scholar- necessary average stu- at Trent to a school's quality as dent or Concordia past. The respondents were ships and bursaries for judge both students are also (who Chief all students at their current which could the performed verv they qualify. poor J their tuition and, well)? universities who were rating- Using- only that small paying be included in High only their university. sampling' of university stu- hence, should expectations pro- that duce a greater chance of The problem, is dents and universalizing the the process of evaluating dis- Wilbur naturally, school. appointment and, that we have nothing- to com- results to apply to all univer- also, a McLean falla- students is also a greater chance of miscon- pare our experiences to. sity students is highly Polling the I'm cious. indication of a universi- struing of a uni- Rather, comparing every- poor quality

on Laurier's to If on because versity. thing campus students registered a ty's quality expecta- In Globe and Wednesday's role in how While the Globe what I've "heard" about other site like studentawards.com, tions play a large and Mail Mail almost two-dozen stories with is useful in a benchmark of satisfied students are survey campuses, poor a couple generalizations gauging about the appeared their student satisfaction of a school's success. can be made about them. schools. around University Report Card that The noted the the country, it should be all Alas, an individual uni- First, they're likely pro- survey poor in the same day's appears of schools like but ignored when versity's PR comes heavily active go-getters who are performances attempting each paper, ranking' of If best to the of Toronto and to the of into play in this case. looking for the ways University gauge quality Canada's universities in their education, McGill. Is this because these Laurier, or school Laurier somehow .manages to pay for any in categories. They sixty-eight stu- or because Canada. convince me that it's a top- negating the opinions of schools are poorer claimed the methodology was notch school, chances are dents who either don't have tight and proudly boasted, those sentiments would be to pay their own way "26,000 students can't be in reflected the survey. through school or don't care wrong", inferring that their If similar how do- a survey was they a large portion rankings were the definitive conducted attempting to of any university's popula- statement of university qual- determine the best religion, tion. in Canada. Why, then, Are 19 ity the this is like- chances are most sadistic, Second, group you yet? can't they spell "Wilfrid" cor- mind-warping* cult would ly filled with above average rectly? because students since find itself victorious, signing up for Indeed, our university's of its ability to convince its a student awards website name was misspelled members that it's a great means they must at least throughout the publication. thing' to be a member of. have some inclination that Unfortunately, this does All More problems arise when they could qualify for an. aca- University Night not produce the only problem Ages examining the respondents demic award at some point in with a surveying process to the All time. survey. respon- that's in differ- - shoddy many the from 7 close dents were registered mem- Again, opinions of Every Tuesday p.m. ent aspects. bers the website, stu- students of poorer are ignored. Ideology with issues

of as a This is power a municipal politi- away just desperate But Conservatives cian, sure. why pay attempt by the

to trifles when a to some much needed fPOQLfS) Bizarre attention get revolution is brewing*? If votes by appealing to a back- enough Communists get lash. but it reflects a larger- elected at different levels, it problem of polarization. I good times, good friends Dillon follows that Communists will shudder to imagine the day

Moore have a grip on the political when Canadian politics are system of the entire nation. divided along the lines of "lib- Compare this to the elec- eral" and "conservative" to Students for hour the EXTRA BONUS; one I was not to see pay get surprised toral attempts of PC MPPs the extent that US politics Ontario Progressive who apparently thought they are. Left-wingers are often Conservatives defeated in the the 2nd hour FREE from to close were at the vanguard of a just as bad for this as their Tuesdays open election, that recent given - national, or even internation- right-wing counterparts polls seemed to indicate this al, social conservatism move- Michael Moore may not be as

would I was sur- happen. ment. Tories were to let severe as Coulter or eager Note: University or College ID required if under the age of 19. prised. however, to find the electorate know where Limbaugh, but his denuncia- the ousted myself comparing the issues tions the are they stood on of" of right often conservatives with the 35 Ave. E. gay marriage and gun just as sweepingly general University Communists. To I did- clarify. all and as char- registry (against both), derogatory their Waterloo, ON n't find in the poli- anything while blithely ignoring that acterizations of liberals. N2J2V9 cies of the PCs that was com- these issues were being- This is not at all to say to communism. It parable debated at the federal level. that opposing viewpoints (519)885-1436 was rather the strange - For example, former agricul- should seek a compromise vvwv/. cioolysMterloo.com to electoral minister Helen approach politics ture Johns rather, it is the vague appeal incumbent PCs took some home to the other that (who held my riding) one side or that made me think along harms the was hammered for ignoring process. Vague these lines. comparative the Aylmer Meat Packers ideas of left/liberal and Regardless of the level of issue, allegedly in favour of" right/conservative serve to nacKPacKing can be pretty in politics, you focussing' on getting re-elect- reduce a debate from an 9 sure what it is you are sup- ed. The flyers she sent out issue-driven struggle to a porting when back a for division of you expressed her support simple inclina- ausoraua s new zeaiano 112 Communist. On a municipal "traditional marriage," in tions. In such a system the level, the other candidates centre what seems like an attempt to mushy can appear as will have opinions on issues tap an undercurrent of dis- tangible as its opponents from collection to garbage content within the rural elec- while avoiding the taint of school boards, will the as torate. It didn't matter that acrimony. The focus by Communists, but underlying Conservatives this issue was well beyond provincial on the latter's stance will always Johns's influence the social- federal issues in the past elec- be the overthrow of the global ly conservative voter could be tion just served to muddy the the X oppressors by exploited sure that he or she was vot- political waters, and am. proletariat. This over-arch- candi- to it ing for a like-minded pleased see that was an of the Communists ing goal date. unsuccessful ploy. is somewhat the beyond This could be explained

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we were to turn to our neigh- time you pass someone you the solution to all of life's Are Is money problems? hugs? bours, our friends, or our have never met before, look families, for example, we at them and smile or say

it find an enormous 'hello.' If notice someone Funny, we always thought was grapefruit juice could you him recourse full of something* I who needs help, give or

or the solution to our sad- What about those who did not like to call 'love.' I think a her a hand to ease that Destro per- this find will their Chances ness. Moreover, rare a penny today, they kiss, a hug, or a handshake, son on way. are

commodity is regarded as the be unlucky (er)? Some all of which are free, can they will like that, and they

has will remember it. Kindness is symbol of success and pros- assume money the poten- bring everybody good luck,

all the of and that is a perity because so much mate- tial to make aspects happiness and prosperity! contagious, very rial be them have I of comfort can life fade away and trade Why not heard songs powerful thing*. Because Felipe it. exchanged for for peace and. serenity. sung about that? your* actions today, they may Alvarez in We need to be careful in Unfortunately, that reminds Money solves some prob- show kindness to another I and the thinking that money can me vaguely of a wet dream. lems at some expense, but turn, so on down love Call call bandage all the tragedies or believe that money should laughter, kindness and line. your friends, From the moment we are world. Do not instead, much and tell them discomforts of our be the answer; cost little, solve so your family born until the moment we not human how much care about forget, money brings something more more, and are very powerful you is the die, money language of its should be the to start and in its them, and how much about many problems thing persuasive. Money, you that a of governs large part of is own. waves serenity and pros- raw form, is useless until it appreciate their companion- lives. We reminded our are for and love. cannot Yesterday, I saw a student perity. exchanged something- ship Money daily of its cultural signifi- She Whereas that carries function or ful- but if picking up a penny. said, many people a buy happiness, we and are to cance encouraged I steer Each want to to "I pick up money wherever their lives toward fills a purpose. of us be happy, we have steer our lives towards I it wants lives be of ourselves to the see it." assume she finds money, they see as a means our to full allow see joy- more of it. We attaining and with which to sell their trou- and in our lives. money interesting joy, friendship happiness ous things think of it as or a "currency" most do. bles have important: of us and buy grander things and we can all of that, If you see a penny, give it social tool with which to it all return. to to them "Find a penny pick up, in There are, howev- we only need start today. someone else and tell certain social inter- negotiate other to make out for that have all the luck day long you'll have good er, ways our Look someone you actions. It seems like the which cost less luck!" But can pennies really days easier, today and everyday. Next money could buy. answer to all our problems, bring luck or happiness? and bring more rewards. If

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boo chair, held a kite in each

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Contributed Photo ment the of Chinese space Until China Bolivian armed forces guard President Gonzalo Sanchex de Lozada's home after recent protests over natural gas. The President has program. now, has satellites into on to only put announced that he will temporarily put the trade deal hold but vowed "defeat the sedition and restore order" orbit, their achievement com-

ing in 1970 when one satel- lite circled the globe blaring,

'The East is Red." Bolivians deal Fear of disaster and the that it would have fight gas effect on the populace has led the Chinese government to Bolivian riots claim 20 lives as protesters rally against President and natural announce that the launch

will not be broadcast live on

trickle-down effect reach the TV, as indicated in earlier gas exportation policy; unlikely to most needy reports. The launch would turn MICHAEL BORRELLI the Bolivian government had been the lead- De Lozada is an American- among' protest China into Asia's greatest StaffWriter not further ers. born millionaire who was reported any military power, a transition casualties. Protests first elected began democratically to a that has not gone unnoticed to a presidential Government almost five weeks when term in 2002. De Reacting leaders, ago five-year by Japan. The launch will decision to export including- the vice-president farmers began Lozada's free-market policies gas peasant hasten Japan's efforts to reserves to the United States have called the Bolivian fears that the and close ties to the United upon expressing gas build a ballistic missile and Mexico, Bolivians took to president, Gonzalo Sanchez deals would enrich interna- States have angered many defence system to protect the street this weekend de to but he tional and not Bolivians in past Lozada, resign corporations already living itself from direct attack. to protest the policy. Union has these calls. the of Bolivia. Since rejected people abject poverty. If the launch is a success, and However, The Guardian has then, have called De Lozada's organizers indigenous protesters centre-right it will continue China's pro- Bolivians claim that the $1.5 the to nation- has aimed to on government government gressive trend marked by billion (US) a from the alise resources, and after increase foreign investment year The protests began gas growing diplomacy, host of will reach the sales never the violent this in the decimated Bolivian gas protests past the 2008 Olympics and a when farmers rap- needy in the country, the weekend, de Lozanda has but is still fighting economy, idly expanding economy. South poorest of the agreed to further consulta- against illicit drug producers Failure would lead to expressed fears many American nations. tions the deals. He is of the world's on gas (Bolivia one examine the negative aspects Witnesses the violence that stated that the trade deal will main of cocaine) say gas profits producers of China such as high unem- began when police began be shelved until the riots sub- and corruption within the number would enrich ployment, a growing shooting - at protesters side. He has stated that his government. and of disgruntled peasants towards the international government will "defeat the Bolivia is a landlocked marching presi- an increasing gap between dential in La sedition and restore order." in South America palace Paz, country rich and corporations poor. Bolivia's administrative capi- Allegations that the riots that borders five other South

tal, on Sunday. instead of Bolivians are organized by foreign sub- American countries. The versives intent destabiliz- is revolution- The Guardian newspaper on country's past a that de rule have It is named stated battles continued ing' Lozada's ary one: after leg- in La Paz and neighbouring reported that Bolivian been made, and US and endary freedom fighter

areas leaving at least 20 Minister of Economic Organization of American Simon Bolivar and has

the BBC Torres officials have endured 200 dead, and reported Development. Jorge States (OAS) nearly coups than 26 deaths. amid the stated that and its more Local Oblea has resigned already any move counter-coups since

news said violence continued crisis citing- "insurmountable to an undemocratic regime independence from Spain in into Monday with another six differences" with the presi- will not be tolerated in 1825. deaths being reported, but dent. Other politicians have Bolivia.

Photo Iranian awarded Nobel peace prize

and lend At Ebadi state. BRYN BOYCE extremely distinguished 165 strengthen support her press release, Eastern

International Editor to the cause of human did not wear the traditional Both the Nobel committee person, list. Many, including rights and called and Ebadi have been 1983 s Nobel Peace Prize in Iran." Iranian head scarf congrat-

will Ebadi was on the Iranian to ulated some profile Although her medal recipient and founder of "extremely government by high et have the release those individuals. UN read, "pro pace fraternitate Poland's Solidarity move- happy" to won pres- prisoners being Secretary- their and former Nobel gentium," or "for the peace ment, Lech Walesa, felt that tigious award and stated held for expressing General, Peace Prize winner, com- and brotherhood of men." the Pope John Paul II should that, "the prize doesn't opinions.

- for "her inter- of She was the first female mended Ebadi this year's recipient the have won the prize. Others belong to me only it belongs of Islamic law in a Alfred Nobel Peace Prize has pointed to Czech President to all people who work for judge in Iran and spent sev- pretation her eral terms in for criti- that the har- spent life working Vaclav Havel as the strongest humanrights and democracy prison way recognizes the between humanrights, toward more that just candidate for the prize. in Iran." cizing government policy mony of and The human and brotherhoodof men. Despite the speculation, Ebadi has spent much procedure. democracy equality before the law." Iranian Lawyer, Shirin the Nobel Committee said her life championing the rights activist has been from law Jordanian human Ebadi, has become the tenth that the decision was relative- cause of democracy in Iran, a banned practising rights

the first Muslim the which has for five but continues activist, Rana Husseini, con- woman and ly easy. Chairman of country never years, teach at the of the Nobel commit- woman to receive the award Committee. Ole Danbolt before produced a Nobel lau- to University gratulated in is in Iran and has tee for its that since its inception 1901. Mjoes stated that Ebadi is a reate. The Islamic state Tehran work, stating international the committee "has made a Her dedication in the fight "sound professional, a coura- dubiously renowned for its gained recogni- which "will women's and has and reli- tion for her She judgement" for democracy and geous person, never stringent oppressive writings. good freedom of women's causes rights were the most cited heeded the threat to her own gious foundation, especially points to speech promote human world wide." aspects of her success. Ebadi safety... I hope the award of with regards to women's as the single greatest in the Middle topped the Nobel prize's the peace to Ebadi can help rights. rights crisis 16,2003— International Opinion ThursdayOctober 9

Don't give me none

of your freedom

is a question thinkers have Guest the World Windows to It's not like Arnie is the been grappling- with for cen- Columnist first illegitimate leader in the turies. world. I guess it's a credit to Many politicians see a sta- American democracy that ble. if not completely popula-

there was a choice at all. The tion-pleasing' system as the

Mike •President' of Pakistan, more desirable option. A cen- General Borrelli Pervez Musharraf, tralized. parliamentary sys- in then tem took power a coup, with two-party domi-

allegedly rigged last year's nance and first~past-the-post

I think this might come back 'election' in order to confirm electoral system gets thing's

to haunt me one day, but hell, his legitimacy (winning with done in the name of good-

what after happened in a thoroughly unbelievable governance, but naturally California this week I'm 98% of the vote). silences minority voices and thinking that maybe it's not In Iraq, a provisional 'gov- requires a party to g'et elected that is to to of their too far-off after all. Simply ernment' supposed achieve any goals. lead the With the influ- put: Democracy just doesn't new Iraqi govern- guiding ment work. A system that allows a was essentially appoint- ence of corporate media on about vacuous movie star, known ed by the American con- your side, just any is elected in for playing tough-guys on querors and seriously chump can get a You also the screen and being a misog- legitimacy-deficient. populist system. have abuses of the democrat- ynist off the screen, to get ic such vocal elected to the highest office process, as a in the most populous state in minority instigating a recall the US, just doesn't work. of a democratically elected than if it sounds like I'm governor less one year Sorry Contributed Photo term. defending some elitist and into his Then you have outdated form of the recall succeedbecause the governance United States armed forces secure the area around the site of that doesn't involve 'ole opponents were apt at pin- good a suicide attack. A car bomb exploded outside a Baghdad but God! ning blame on the incum- people power, my hotel this past Sunday. The explosion killed one and injured bent. With a platform that seemed 32, including several members of the newly formed Iraqi it to have more effects can special Maybe only happen Council. The bomb was so fierce that it decimated a 12-foot than substance, Arnie in America but you'd think swept tall security wall. "It's so hard living like this, never feeling into office that people entrusted with so been riding sky-high secure," said one Iraqi man injured in the blast. It has

and zero credibili- much political popularity responsibility claimed that the hotel, which is heavily guarded by American Where did the wouldn't make a of in ty. voting pub- mockery troops, functioned as the ClA's field headquarters Iraq. lic of California hide their the so easily. If this is system The U.S. government denies the claim. Suicide bombs have of the type of democracy that principles good gover- been increasingly more frequent in Iraq, just a day later, the nance? Americans are trying* to colo- Turkish embassy was targetted by a car bomb. On one hand, I'm willing nize the world with, count me

to admit that a people's deci- out!

sion is a people's decision, The good news? Well, now

Contributed Photo even if it is a horrible one (see that opponents of ex- Arnie rules California with also: Dalton McGuinty just a Governor Davis have opened and becoming opposition-less dic- tight body an elephant dick the door to the recall/smear tator of Ontario). On the campaign in representative

The oilier had better be other hand, is it really going question you democracy, they

to sink in with the have to ask yourself is, which prepared for the same treat-

California!! population that is the lesser of two evils? ment of their candidates. that Who the misery will be visited Having a qualified, govern- knows, can we all hope the ment that doesn't for recall upon themselves over have a a Schwarzenegger few will be direct of vote in 2004? If that's the next years a majority popular support, their then to product of support for or a fully-unqualified yet case, power the peo- the Governator? popularly elected one? This ple!

Church spreads deadly

sexual misinformation Contributed Photo

The largest peacekeeping- force ever authorized by the United throughout the world as The World Health Guest Nations has been deployed in Liberia. The peacekeepers are truth, they would be dis- Organization has issued a aiming to maintain order in the West African country which missed as a cf demonic statement that condoms Columnist group are state strife and has spent the last 14 years in a of civil guer- lunatics. However, the impenetrable to disease and rilla war. Since former President Charles Taylor's exile to that Catholic Church remains a they arc 90% effective Nigeria, living standards and infrastructure has slowly been

institution in for HIV - powerful many protecting against health still exist. Kris Cote improving' although major concerns countries around the world the 10% accounts for break- Liberian businessman, Gyude Bryant, has returned to and and their views are seen as slippage. Vice age assume control of government replacing- Taylor's In While fact. many cases, access to we here in Canada President, Moses Blah. Bryant, who was selected by the rebel contraceptives and AIDS edu- can see this statistic and rec- factions, is seen as Liberia's new hope while they await The age-old battle continues: cation is shut out of coun- the that ognize games are 2005's elections. scientific discoveries erode popular tries with a strong- Catholic being played by the church, the of the church, and power in presence. most people developing the church lashes out like Everyone has the right to countries don't have this lux- Ernie Eves struggling to be want to - say what they say- ury. What's more, they are re-elected. You'd think that that is how democracy works the ones most influenced by after the "incident"' with -but when you are the the church's misinformation. Galileo and the Copernicus and In Catholic Church what many poor or develop- theory, the church would you say affects the lives of ing countries, medical infra- think before it acted. millions (Catholics and non- structure doesn't exist. In However, this is not the sadly extra caution these countries Catholics), people rely on case. the should be taken. What charities or groups like the Last Sunday the BBC pro- Church is essentially doing is church to provide them with gram, Panorama, aired a seg- millions of innocent ordering health care and education. ment called "Sex and the people to their deaths. Since this system obviously Holy City." It was an exami- does not work Canadians nation of the Catholic need to make it a priority to Church's The is stance on birth con- church doing increase aid to developing trol and how this affects peo- more to break countries and break their in ple different parts of the dependence on the church. world. apart the family Finally, war criminals are In this show the Catholic than before. held accountable for the church ever makes some very atrocities that they commit serious and deadly claims; How orphans Contributed Photo many against civilians, and so namely that condoms don't should leaders. In are there as a religious Around 2,000 people filed into an Amphitheatre on stop the transfer of the HIV when the Nairobi, church Indonesia's island of Bah, Those assembled commemorated virus. The church spreads result of AIDS? tells a man infected with HIV the first of the deaths of 202 tourists in the most this idea anniversary throughout coun- that condoms with his 2001. A bomb tries using violent terrorist attack since September 11, in Africa, Asia and Latin wife is have pointless, they ripped through the Sari nightclud and Paddy's bar on America that are stricken Of course the Church killed someone. When 2002. with just October 12, People in Australia and Britain also gath- AIDS and large, impov- claims that it is access to contra- ered protecting they deny to pay tribute to those lost in the bomb. In one ceremo- erished populations. Priests that when tell the family stating sex ceptives, they peo- 202 white balloons released into the sunset. "As the in Africa have ny were even gone so should occur to that condoms them far only procre- ple give balloons rise above us may our hearts be set free from feel- as to tell people that ate. In the church is AIDS, have killed these Holtam reality, they ings of anger and bitterness," Reverend Nicholas using condoms will o;ive more to break million doing apart people. Forty-five said in a service. Others like those took to the them AIDS. pictured above,

than ever before - have died from AIDS the family people on surf boards to watch the set on a not If this sea sun day easily were just some ran- how there so far- how of these dom many orphans are many forgotten. group of people result of deaths could have been in the world as a pre- denouncing what is accepted AIDS? vented? Compiled by Bryn Boyce 10 International Opinion Thursday October lfi ?<>m 1

Tips for terrorists

The essential five-step primer for domestic terrorism

bomb it's own land Guest right? probably love to blame capi- Well when look at talism. you it, or US neo-Imperialism and Nichols had (Columnist McVeigh but face it, those topics are so

pretty much the same rela- 80s. tionship with those anti-US You'll get way more press government that al- if Bernard groups coverage you blame the Gaeda had with the Taliban LAPD and once you've got Dawson in Afghanistan. on your spot Jerry Springer 2. Don't Be Muslim: Islam or Jenny Jones feel free to Ever since September 11, is a religion of except discuss real 2001 the world has become a peace, your reasons for for a few nutcases who becoming a terrorist. But very confusing place. The US believe that suicide bombings until then, Johnnie has declared war on interna- keep are an acceptable religious Cochrane's number tional terrorism and to make handy. practice. Islam is not alone in 5. And Remember. You their point they have invaded this regard as every religion Hate Those Damn two countries, Afghanistan has of ''''' a minority followers Communists: Hey, America and Iraq. who belief manipulate a sys- might even you lots of With all this war and con- give tem to achieve their own and fusion even the most dedicat- money weapons. Money and eventu- ed anti-American terrorist goals. weapons you can Unfortunately, since the ally use against them, just can be forgiven for losing September 11th attacks, like Osama bin Laden did. their in battle way the have you'll a hard time con- The US really hates those against the "Great Satan". So vincing many Americans of damn Communists. here are a few tips for all this fact. A large number of those seeking to bring down Americans (and some the American government. Canadians too) fear Islam. 1. Be White: One thing And scared people are never that has been forgotten in all rational. the anger after 9/11 is that Muslims are now viewed until that terrible day the with suspicion by govern- worst terrorist act in US his- ments that are supposed to be tory was committed by two egalitarian democracies. In white guys, Timothy some cases Muslims have McVeigh and Terry Nichols. been detained for long- peri- Glasses or Contacts These two were responsible ods of time without trial or for the infamous April 1995 being charged with a crime. bombing* of the US federal 3.Don't Smuggle Weapons, building in Oklahoma City, Buy Them: If you're operat- $50.00 Off extras which killed 168 people. Colour in the US there is need * ing no H (tinting $25, scratch resistance $25, Even though both men Ur\*/ the bring weapons into coun- $99.00*/ 6 had connections with anti-US ■^^———| pr anti-reflection $90) try. Why risk at being caught Hi with 2 1 government organizations 23M I only valid for glasses coupon the border when can buy (plus fitting) made of you up mainly white as want at many guns as you Americans, there was no mil- shows and W with this I gun local gun coupon only (coupon itary action taken against shops. these The Marines groups. Hell, as Michael Moore didn't land on the shores of November I with of proved you can get a free Expires 15/03 complete purchase glasses Lake Huron and the Air gun bank for opening a account. valid at time of Force never had the chance to (coupon purchase) Just be sure to thank carpet bomb Montana. Charlton Heston and remem- Now that may seem rea- ber to that NRA member- ' get IS * [•] !I JjvfJ *'ii Jh sonable since these groups ship. are located in America, and 4. If You Get Caught Blame why would a government LAFI): the I know you would

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\ UJhat is a do avid / students do / Linguist? ;heir theatre cunning pro-

their school gets ean-

hey form a club. / Morris bv Mike d new Drama club at conunu- v The\ protect las started this year. \ / club to createte EngnEnglish \ Arts Community ors are several\ planning' /Students ihows in students \ j. /nity nf new The to, among other venues. 9 L different of to ) focuses on aspects response pSc\

ti as writing, auditioning, stage mask making.

like to be a of a /ould part u pro-) n A'ffioS^rTo.^ an " "sSt?dta\ in some / '°r irtieipate improvisation, r ' to meet others a chance that -"I'odro?S'S ove of theatre. Help Laurier

bs community that we can be ill the void left behind by the ab deeply outsxd working Connected satre j been program. very rapport of the Laurier Drama Club / Ul community /^ Zttereto no aS t tnex a nitei est [email protected] but term group tlie /students g tect Jor join them on or the p (place <>l>^'^ / Poetry at Laurier

■> K &*■ i F.XAN i i:

" at Laurier. Like the communist craze of the Cold War /The phenomenon of poetry is beginning' to spread _

— is to be dangerous to the moral fabric of society. The written by these so-called /era, poetry considered very poems and almost never involve the of nature. /"poets" are often disrespectful, seldom rhyming- appreciation went record that "While / David Alexander, the current editor of the poetry anthology formerly known as Poetry WLU, on saying is business venture shallow, customers, below the surface a movement/ [many of us assume that Laurier a occupied by apathetic words. Poets at to lis forming that will eventually erupt and engulf the whole school in beautiful Laurier are starting to understand and / \that they are not alone in their pursuit communicate new ideas. have for their creative / \ Since last year's Fringe Festival poetry reading, poets at Laurier yearned for more outlets ener- WLU. This features more than twenty/ \gy; that is why I made it my calling to edit Poetry year's anthology poems by where we sometimes con- / \Laurier poets. We've also begun to work at improving our craft through the English Club, to feedback. Our is that the/ \duct creative writing exercises or present our existing poems get hope through will be/ \English Club, the Fringe Festival and Poetry WLU, students at Laurier who have an interest in writing their to the world \ able to develop their craft to the point that they will feel equipped to present poems [and/ P et thatex 1 n to a and b members, ourage / also rth, enc fS fou10 , ' the skills need to not think-/ and tlxe *eot au so \. University is supposed to be about getting you compete in the real world, d ate first year derstan rticip J? abroader/ about about different and forming communities. have/ ing your life, learning perspectives People from the N. worked hard to silence poetry at Laurier, as the elimination of the Creative Wilting course exile of Closed editor have N. English Department and the (self-imposed) Eyes Ryan Doddington

which not n. But has its allies in the English Department, only funds Poetry WLU, poetry l It is \ has so as to offer academic courses on the of also rumoured/ <^ :;~::-?Ssss-'" s;;n!Tc:Siy but gone far topic poetry. l will be in to be held / that some of these professors involved an open-mic poetry reading It is accident on Tuesday, November 4th at the Raintree Cafe. therefore no that/ Poetry WLU is set to be released in the next few weeks. Poets intend to bombardJ Club's/ with their irreverent and deceitful ideas. Using the English

4 in the 24-Hour/ meetings (which take place Fridays at o'clock / Lounge) as a front, poets are planning more disturbing activities.

madness must end. Accept the world the way it is! Do the intended for life! 1RRMRI IMMBHM question meanings your | « | I yourself from these beatniks! Death/ /CHAD mccordic / The Truth-Seekers Festival/ F /ffly involvement with the Fringe r to friend. We/ .￿""Degan as a meager favour a to both on our way a kegger with a group/ friends. Out of the blue the question was posed/ stuff ./to me, "Can you act? Have you done theatre those! She then explained to me why she asked .￿/questions. She was to direct a play for the Laurier Fringe As wel ./Festival and I was perfectly suited to be in her play. in the! on that blistery January day, I became interested in ./possibilities, not just of acting but of a medium which you couldl

art in whatever liked. There were no censors, no quali-\ R ./express way you controls. suck fault. It was and it /''ty If you it's your own thrilling only\ several beer. \ more thrilling after cups of indeed out for her I made to sched-\ H. MwppMi! mmmm >/ So I agreed. I would try play. my way the place ./uled the I to look and rehearse, a few\ for auditions. was given a page of dialogue over much\ /minutes later I left. I was never really nervous because I thought it was pretty far character \ /guaranteed I would be in a play. In fact, as as I knew my was predetermined. mind. I cast in unknown role with anI ./ As it turned out, my friend changed her was an

of bitterness on /unknown director in an unknown play. This was a source general my parti it. /because I was truly looking forward to being able to have acting freedom... I got over 1 i in that traverse differences I / There is a unique bond the Arts bring out in a group of people, one can that lirni- /mindset, beliefs and even talent. There is something raw and intangible about true art defies and when realize the true of that's when /tations, enough people power art, magic happens. 111 ii artistic I '11y. / So what is Fringe Festival? It's the realization of a freedom. It's the realization that the aspiration

art is IS - /uvas It's realization that is a mindset. It's the realization that r >iv hoping for can happen to everyone. the art ~3^, vision. The Festival is chance to show on the I /a soapbox for you to spout off your own unique Fringe a put on a

ranti-/ / take a look what I did: for the last few minutes have been my Now, step back and just you reading "The gprianes ot and blah blah blah and with luck been swallowing it! I'm/ religion eventually /ngs and ravings about art and its meanings any you've absolute hon-/ Mcmm this at after five of coffee and I well be insane or or the i-mmmm results the certain mstim (A r> /writing midnight cups may very lying telling au%atrtmm in blank sheet and I it with own and my/ /est-to-God truth! Who knows? I was given a filled my own story, my prose, (M and in the ynttoufeted of of and the Festival. I and asmiranoa /own unrehearsed, unhinged ideas on the meaning art Fringe just spoke my mind, you're/ mi ix* Ufii9t«B the sur vivat of the beSeving personaiiiy" / / blank This blank can be filled in so That's what the Fringe Festival is guys and gals, a page. page many ways. Say,

/for is are in a littleband of and friends who get togeth-/ example, that your name Sally and you consisting you your week while to classic Stones tracks. Well then, here's blank / er once a to jam listening some your page. is Bob and out hot licks off electric and do a fucking mean / Or your name Billy you can rip some your guitar, you blank an idea in / cover of Tool's "Hooker with a Penis". Hot damn, here's your page. Or you've got floating your 'Imtmct Jems it be wicked / j«rS head, ideas about the meaning of existence and the subjectivity of desire; you think might a play. / Would care for a blank perhaps? I you page, / \ blank If want to contribute with music, So how does one go about getting this page? Simple: you poetry theatre contact Marta at There are so \or me or my co-conspirator [email protected]. many/ andl/ \opportunities for everyone: stage directors, actors, playwrights, poets, guitarists, singers, anyone like be \ If have a or would to a director let us know/ everyone. There is no limit. you script please for \ November and if would like to act, on out on November 26th by 17th, you come auditions^/ X 23rd-29th dates and venues to The Fringe Festival takes place February (exact be^/ still \ announced). If you're not a part of it through performance, you can pai'tici-/""^ it and from the other side of the stage. Come see you just may be^/"^ c to ideas blank start scribbling some on your own page.

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Is smoking reefer madness?

and and Smoking drinking are legal, so pot should be too. Obesity, stupidity memory loss

fun...or are Legalization will even unclog the criminal justice system aren't they?

is rather than In additionto pot "clean", who smoke pot are otherwise making tok- Let us laced, and have both that ers fat and an age law-abiding taxpayers who Put mentally incapac- weed smoke limit and a safe place to make simply prefer it to alcohol itated, often inflicts up out transactions. Fine spliff traits people that and just like to relax and negative personality on those don't comply, in the same catch a buzz in the privacy of unfortunate enough to be into manner that you fine some- their own home. In Canada, peer pressured taking

Lindsay one who in a hit. Some speeds their car the penalty for growing mar- Chris pothead stoner burnout Blewett or sells to kids who is to druggies lose all cigarettes ijuana up seven years in Clemens social finesse and tact, are underage. prison, which is more than if con-

demning them to a life of People are always trying* you were convicted of Pot, weed, mary jane, ganja, to clean the incidental abstinence. Others up neighbour- manslaughter. Throughout the fair city of cannabis, the list marijuana, hood and. dealers off the The become get war against marijua- Waterloo, an age old menace temporarily insane, on. is it goes Why illegal? streets. Drinkers about how hot have bars na consumers costs taxpay- prowls the streets. Unseen by rambling clog is Why possession a criminal relish is the 27th and clubs, should mari- ers million of why nearly $245 dol- many, a monster spawned by coming offence? Because some sissy be treated lars million Christ. Still others juana users any annually. $245 our unwitting* hippy parents fancy thinks that politician mari- themselves learned different? If dealers and dollars! And for what? Most in the GO's reaches out its philoso- juana use/distribution is a when users have a safe to of the convicted of tendrilsand the phers high, droning on place people green grasps crime. is bad for Marijuana make transactions then about how the leaves of an they marijuana possession are lungs of students every- you, therefore it should be tree wouldn't be in the streets. male, middle-class, non-vio- where, subverting; them with imaginary represent an illegal. idealistic Communist lent first time offenders. So elonds of acrid, choking society. Give ine a break. Let's look Yeah, that's - smok- let's stick them with a crimi- smog. This leafy fiend can right pot at this logically. Alcohol is Just because you nal record can't ers are weird, real so they get a strike anywhere: a porch philoso- bad just as for yon as mari- phers smoke smoke job or travel anywhere. Good gathering", frolicking youths opium, if not and marijuana juana, worse, yet, down these Short-term loss is job. Tracking- so- in the park or innocents memory it's legal. Smoking is bad for doesn't mean called criminals is a waste of standing in the bus stop just and it is you, yet, too, legal. and to resources personnel. off-campus. Sadly, our worst Our worst fears Both of those can lead to you're going Decriminalization and legal- fears have come true as it Out of all the came true: dependence. start ization in enforce- shooting saves tons becomes apparent that many drugs, marijuana has the heroine ment costs, which could be university students are habit- students lowest addiction rate. or habitually used to track, down real crim- ually smoking marijuana Recreational users aren't crack smoke snorting inals, like child molesters cigarettes - reefers. pot to form kind of going any and politicians. Why so many individuals Just dependency. because you Marijuana should foe like have succumbed to this smoke does marijuana not a real If The use danger to the we legalized marijuana cigarettes, legal. of guilty pleasure is a mystery very mean you are to start habitual going we would eliminate the crim- is to of abuser. marijuana substantially many my weedologist marijuana heroin. It's the situ- shooting' inal off less harmful alcohol lose the to element that thrives than colleagues, as marijuana use They ability ation, not the that leads remember drug this such as and it should be details when activity g*angs treated as a, has definitively been linked If to harder drug use. you're under the influence of and drug dealers. Right now public health issue, not a with immense stupidity. the around hero- people shooting criminal around in a the legal system is complete- issue, just as with Often manifested in the form drug, walking* in, you'll probably shoot haze of ly clogged with people who cigarettes. People are going of confused indecision when permanent overlap- heroin too, whether not or committed that to events and crimes aren't to continue smoke, grow faced with the need to select a ping generalized

you're smoking pot. even real crimes Think remember at all. and sell whether it's legal or donut at Tim Morton's, or the experience: "D'you should foe Marijuana about it. An adult that one time when we choosing' to not, so the government complete inability to form a got taxed and moni- legalized, his rather than stoned and video grow own pot might as well legalize it and coherent sentence, this vol- played tored.. The idea is to tax the to the store to a make Junior, but go liquor buy a profit on taxing. untary mental handicapping games?" Sorry hell out of it and the use tax that for beer is a crime? Drinking and is baffling-. Why would fine, was every night the to make the money activity last three weeks and driving kills more people a upstanding' WLU academics they're safer for Make everyone. sure into than AIDS. Most their all one year adults pay money to reduce blending experi- in intelligence to that of a com- ence your drug-addled mind. mon Western student? Marijuana essentially steals blends them Another crippling side memories, into delicious fruit effect of smoking the pot is up a, and the result- known as "the iminchies" daiquiri pours uniform back into which is a strong desire to ing sludge

users' brains - a treat eat as much (junk) food as tasty that's useless all possible, exceeding normal entirely for

human capacities for con- practical purposes. Bizarre aside, sumption. You can often see metaphors

does have some groups of people afflicted marijuana with the munchies descend- potentially serious conse-

that should be con- ing upon food vendors with quences sidered before to the enthusiasm and voracity proceeding

blaze. The fact that it is cur- of a pack of rabid hyenas, a controlled substance eager to stuff their fat stoner rently has to do with the faces. Obviously this repul- nothing

issue - and. sive activity results in a high smoking drinking of be legal, but they kill level obesity and you can may hundreds of of thousands every frequently see groups reg- The choice to stoned ular marijuana users rolling year. get is but it's Wilbur McLean around inside used truck ultimately yours,

with is tick not an that Agree marijuana legalization or not, this man sparking a spliff tires, too bloated to simply necessarily option to walk to their next dining des- appeals everyone. tination.

Get info on drugs before using

Know the facts before use es unin- you any drug fatal accidents like negative effect on one's tentional suicide. It is attrac- finances and in return self

tive to it loss of LAUREN THOMPSON the "man" into until drug users because worthlessness and the is after you. another dimension offers extended of around Staff Writer believe of an high everything important they they are on top than twelve hours. becomes Ecstasy the world and untouchable. more you as the drug-

Drug use is a common Is only concern. prac- most often used This is merely an example of your tice in our and is Heroin what is commonly society amongst adolescents and it hallucinogen effects, but Despite often less to on iri the chain of believed, all illicit have given thought young adults. It is attractive the fact is cocaine users are Moving' drug's

than a progression of we eating bag' of chips. because of its "love drug" not untouchable and the drug's negative consequences, and Before decide to dabblein and the come to heroin. Smack is everything- from bodily you appeal positive happy brainless decisions made taken in the practice there most commonly an psychological harm to legal yourself, feelings it causes Before you while high on this drug', before are a few facts should decide ejection from which arises penalties. Think twice you to swallow the magic such as violent episodes, usu- of HIV/AIDS. is the know about the most should that the risk In addi- start. Marijuana com- pill you know ally results in some sort of you used mon illicit available. tion the prolonged use of the drug' most commonly drug's ecstasy has severe long-term penalty by law officials. creates toler- students can drug greater amongst university side effects that arise, Cocaine is a drug often over- ance, which results in the because of the preconceived Marijuana such as depression, kidney dosed and as a result can but times is need of and notion that it is harmless Many pot regard- failure and paralysis. In catise strokes, heart attacks, larger larger doses to the have shown ed to be as harmless as receive same some studies eating some cases, ecstasy taken in seizures and even death. other a since it is high Its is in that it leads to more grapefruit seen large doses can cause death. feeling-. appeal its a as a natural substance. LSD pain relief, a feeling of harmful drugs as more is craved: it is a However has some numbness that causes satis- intense high marijuana Cocaine Another hallucinogenic and Just serious side effects Just few faction relaxation in a gateway drug'. remem- including a years ago, the drug- is LSD, which stands loss, The side effects of hero- ber, what must come memory paranoia and movie "Blow," sensationalized for lysergic acid diethy- high. goes up the does not last It seems that a ine include tremors, down: high anxiety. night the drug use of cocaine and lamide. LSD is hazardous of calm increased forever and leads to feel- a high and did a of because its body temperature, only relaxing poor job including its effects are unpre- enhanced and countless of an sense of horrific effects. Nose long- ings depression. Illegal percep- candy dictable. It causes visual hal- vomiting and the tion seems worth term affects. Heroin taken drugs are also costly hardly attracts its users with its lucinations and delusion, them be so that illicitly can easily cause money spent on can being- paranoid you're ever-so-tempting instant often resulting* in a "bad that its dependence and as a result a put to better use. constantly suspicious high. Coke brings users trip," which sometimes caus- October Student Life Thursday 16,2003 15

Food for Horoscope

Week Thought of October 15-21

tion of ainaretto, orange Happy Birthday Libra juice, and draft beer. different, it Although it was 24 - Octrber 22 _. didn't disappoint. friend You will be with Conflicts around For starters, my presented you are choices this to If ordered the Vegetable Spring many week. going- cause you grief.

Rolls Make sure choose what the ($7.25) which came on you people you. are close with want to do seasoned rice noodles with a you first. Any are feuding- with each other, both sides could to sweet Thai dipping sauce. I procrastination regarding* come you school work will for advice decided on the Coconut or prevent as they know you

Shrimp ($10.50) which you from enjoying- your offer an unbiased opinion. Do arrived with an Asian slaw birthday. your best to help them DAVE BONE out. and plum sauce. Both appe- Restaurant Reviewer tizers featuredfive pieces and

hot and flavourful, Luckiest October 17 were very day: It's a jungle out there, and although I was not the when are out to you going* biggest fan of the Asian slaw. and relax, eat, get away from The presentation was nice Aries find it all you may yourself Scorpio and the of the Native offers a of k? authenticity plethora |p| 4 stumbling' upon a tribal and other 21 - April 19 October 23-t-fcvaiter 23. cuisine was clearly evident. entrees plates to alcove with voodoo masks taste buds — J Our server whisked away our tantalize your and a surround- If jungle-like of you are feeling over- Tilings are going' as you empty plates and we were including- sections roti's & like those found at The to ings whelmed, take the time planned right now. ready for our main courses. wraps ($9.95-$ 11.95), cur- Rude Native Bistro. Located what is ponder really bother- Everything' seems to be The Calypso Chicken ries ($10.95-$ 15.95). and rice at the corner of and Erb kind King ing you. Any of reflec- falling- into place. You will ($15.95) and Tandoori & noodles ($10.95-$!5.95) to restaurant is a that many tion or meditation will help start to notice the rewards Salmon ($15.95) we ordered go along* with appetizers have still not heard of. people to clear your mind and see from recent hard work. were brought out a short ($6.45-$ 10.50), soups & sal- your Even they have five though the solution to some of A joint effort and time later piping hot and ads ($6.25-$7.95), and your by you restaurants in Southern problems. someone else will of looking great. My friend's entrees ($15.95-$19.95). pay Ontario and the they accept Dessert is well. Calypso Chicken was mari- always a must, Laurier OneCard the Rude Luckiest day: October 21. nated Caribbean jerk style and since the dessert menu is Native is still an undiscov- Luckiest day: October 18 and came with roasted pota- on the table at all times, we ered eatery for many Laurier toes and mixed vegetables. It had a lot of time to deliberate students. "Rude Food", as and reminded me of the jerk dish- made the Banana in they affectionately like to call es I had when I was in ($6.00) our choice. seen Phyllo Taurus Sagittarius fr

cost could throw be life lessons and your may you

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to be in face stuck with going your leave you an issue Dear Kate, someone like this, there is about something. The best and you'll for it in the probably hope for a future but based on looks alone it's pay to this is end. Don't hesitate hard to swallow, I have way please person to talk I met this girl about six relationship that is not com- to lead him her on into the that or with a friend about months she's on found in past when any prob- ago, a wicked pletely dependant physi- thinking they are right. An lems be chick. cal attraction. are in you may having. We have so much fun people relationships unexpected gift will help Their advice will I feel confident tend to do to you help you see together. She is a lot of what I saying they thing's get through the week. what to do. in this not their significant you're want not only afriend but a because, despite impress I and physically attracted to other. Maybe that's the lift girlfriend too. can say being Luckiest day: October 20 Luckiest October 17 do she needs, someone day: anything around her and her you have learned to knowing* she with the all these other likes her for who she is on just goes flow. I appreciate have in friend. You the inside inspire her to never felt this way about qualities your may and like out make changes on the out- anyone. There is one prob- respect hanging lem...l side. But really, if she is such Leo Pisces I am not even remotely with her. /

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 for the following offices:

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of NOVEMBER Mayor, City Waterloo 1 MONDAY, 10,2003 10 00 a m to 800p m of - - Councillor, City Waterloo Ward i Southwest 1 ' '

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(519) 747-8705 Sports 18 Thursday October 16 20m

Heartbreaker for the Hawks

Andrew Smith - the the to - Hawks lose 26 23 on a last second field punched bring score 28 21 chances. In total, the Hawks hall into the end zone with 1:14 had twelve giving only remaining. penalties for 115.

Queen's a 23 - 8 advantage in then hooked with goal to drop to third in the OUA Pyear up yards. place the of the fourth to convert the early stages Agi'o again the After game Laurier quarter. two-point conversion, tying Football Coach Gary Jeffries DEREK IWANUK the Hawks an early 8-0 However, the Hawks' the game. commented on the Sports Editor lead. penalty offense would not dor- However. Tom Denison "We stay situation, are taking The Hawks defense would mant for the long. On next to be a thorn in some penalties at A last field proved again key some second goal as hold for the rest of the first possession following' the the Laurier defense's side. key times and we are time expired was what going sepa- quarter but at the beginning Queen's touchdown, the With only a 1:14 left in the to address the problem rated and the nationally number of the second the quarter Hawks to mount drove the it fixed." began a game, Denison get seven ranked Laurier Golden Queen's powerful passing comeback. down to the Pyear hooked up Queen's' offense Jeffries also commented Hawks football team from the attack would take effect. with Andrew Agro for a Laurier 30-yard line where about the heart that his team number four ranked Queen's After Queen's defensive strike to Chris kicked quick 9-yard bring Napoli a 38- showed, as they came back Golden the Hawks Gaeles, as back Kirby Calvert picked off the Hawks into Queen's terri- yard field goal with a second down two touchdowns to tie

lost 26 - 28 at a and returned it Saturday Pyear pass Derek the clock the tory. Then Medler left on game to give game with only a minute University Stadium, This to the Laurier four yard line, broke off a to There "I love that 31-yard run Queen's the win. was left. group of game was the Hawks Queen's senior easily quarterback the Hawks to the much debate about whether kids. I'm bring' very proud of them biggest test, as attempt- Tom Denison connected with they Queen's line. there second left 21-yard Pyear was one on and we are going to play a lot ed to that prove they for a four Craig Spear yard a the or more then found Agro again for clock, whether the games this year." in the elite belonged company touchdown pass. A blocked nine yard touchdown pass to time had run out. The Hawks look to of and Queens McMaster atop extra point the Hawks kept bring the Hawks within a Penalties were a key stat rebound from this heart- the QUA with standings. a two-point advantage. touchdown and in this On a two point game. several breaking loss by travelling to looked The Queen's offense Thing's promising struck conversion. The held in the first and Toronto take defense drives second to on the win- as Brian Devlin boomed the late in the first half again as on the next offensive of Queen's halves, penalties, many less Varsity Blues this opening kickoff into the back placekicker Christopher possession as Justin Shakell them questionable, stopped Saturday. of the endzone for a connected on a 31- rouge Napoli and Josh Alexanderboth dis- some of Laurier offensive resulting in a single point. A yard field goal to end the rupted the Queen's offense, few minutes later, the Hawks half. forcing a missed field goal. defense was to Unlike the first beginning half, On offensive the next pos- show its as defen- started out with presence which a session, the Hawks offense sive back Kootstra for the Bobby bang Laurier, second attacked the Queen's defense recovered a fumble by half started out with a whim- with a little trickery. After Queens running back Brian In the second half Tom per. handing the ball off to Derek Crawford. This defensive Denison moved the ball down Medler then the Medler, gave field takeaway set up great the field with a precise pass- ball to Joel Wright, which position for the Hawks at the attack, and with 5:05 left ing looked like a standard Queen's 34-yard line and in the third quarter he reverse. However, Wright from there the offense began hooked up with Andrew shocked the crowd and the to to work. go Joyner for a touch- 45-yard Queen's' defense by passing Quarterback Ryan Pyear down to Queen's a pass give the ball to Andrew Agro for a connected a 27-yard comple- 18-8 lead late in the third huge gain, that brought the tion to Joel on the After fumble Wright quarter. a Pyear Hawks down to the Queen's' the first play of drive, land- late in the third the quarter, 38-yard line, Medler would the Hawks on the Queen's offense continued ing then hammer the ball down Queen's five yard line. From their dominant passing to the Queen's 10-yard line there, running back Byron attack. Denison continued to and Pyear found Baechler to Mickey punched in the first tear the Laurier second- up bring the ball down to the Hawks touchdown of the and eventually ended Matt Benassi ary up two-yard line. Pyear then game by barrelling through on the Laurier 1 line. Steve tackles a Queen's receiver at at -yard found Joel Wright for a two- Surya Saturday's game the Queen's defense to give From there back running touchdown to Stadium. The Hawks lost 26-23 in the seconds. yard pass University dying

Individual Stats CIS Football Top Ten vs. Queen's OUA football standings

1. Saint RUSHING Mary's School GP W L PF PA 2. Saskatchewan Derek Medler: 139 yards on 22 carries McMaster 7 7 0 367 77 3. McMaster Passing Queens 7 6 1 310 117 4. Queens Ryan Pyear: 18/29 188 yards 2 TD and 1 INT Laurier 7 5 2 251 151 5. Concordia • Receiving Windsor 7 4 3 225 180

6. Laval Western 7 4 3 264 228 Andrew Agro: 10 Rec 122 Yards 1 TD Long 41 7. Laurier Ottawa 7 3 4 213 176 Joel 3 Rec 32 Yards ITD 27 Wright: Long York 7 2 5 138 248 8. Alberta Defense Waterloo 7 2 5 132 271 9. Montreal Guelph 7 2 5 132 243 Josh Alexander: 3 Tackles 1 Sack Simon Fraser 10. Toronto 7 0 7 35 376 Kevin MacNeill: 2 Tackles 5 Assists 1 Sack

Laurier soccer teams show grit

MICHAEL MILLARD strong in the second half, header to take back the lead, ty goal by Lucas Martin. Cord Sports applying' pressure to the 4-3, That's how the score stood Laurier defense, and coming' The Warriors battled after 45 minutes.

It was a grand for what with, close at The Hawks found them- day away an early score. valiantly, coming on tlie rest of the world calls least selves down in The crowd began to one more occasion. But, again early football, on the shores of harass ref after the a bit some the Hawks put it away on the second half, giving up Columbia Lake Friday after- non-calls, but she let the girls Scurr's fourth goal of the two quick goals. Waterloo noon. A small but kick spirited play, never letting the game game, a looping that pressured, but was called for crowd took in two "battles of hand. tackle their get out of fooled Waterloo's backup a nasty in box, Waterloo,' to term, overuse a Laurier didn't have many g'oalie. Put it in the books. and Laurier was awarded a before for surely departing- chances but capitalized on While Scurr was undoubt- PK. Sub Ned Jovanovic nicely feasts. nice header the Thanksgiving- one. a by mid- edly the player of game, fooled the Warriors keeper, It looked and felt more fielder Tammy Scurr, 011 a making' plays all over the cutting the lead to one. like mid-July than early free kick midway through field. Coach Halipir empha- Shortly after that goal, but the October, Lady Hawks the second half. It seemed to sized the team effort. It was a Jovanovic added his second were definitely in mid-season some from on a nice bring life to the squad, strong- 90-minute effort of the game pass form, solid playing a and and the go-ahead goal fol- the Hawks, a statement to from Joel Abwunza, tying it consistent game, eventually lowed soon after. their opponents, and a heart- at two. prevailing 5-3. Unfortunately for Waterloo, breaking- loss for the home Neither team could find In what coach Mario starting- goalkeeper Kishanie field Warriors. the go-ahead goal, and the called the best Halipir girls' Jayasundera was injured on The men followed with a gameended in a draw: a well- all-around effort of the sea- the of their for the play taking the ball pret- character game own. earned point men, Laurier son, was tested early ty hard in the face. She did Decimated by injuries and which should help them try and often by a determined the not return. suspensions, the Hawks were to catch the Warriors in Waterloo The first Laurier The next squad. displayed some a bit frustrated early, with standings. Hawks half saw a lot of back-and- real character in this of the travel to Windsor this game, most action taking forth with both play, goal- especially following a suc- place in their own end. Saturday to battle the stops. at keepers making- key cessful Waterloo penalty- Waterloo scored the first Lancers. The women play

The score was tied at at the 1 kick, after which the Hawks goal, and pressed hard after- Ipm, the men at 3. Laurier Athletics half. back came straight and ward, but Laurier came back

The Warriors came out scored another Scurr to the at beau- on tie game 1 on a Scurr scored on a header to

propel Laurier to victory Thursday October 16. 2003 Sports 19

NHL mourns Snyder's death

HILL ones affected. TJ vehicular homicide which is a and If the and Heatley very young* proper help sup- Cord Sports The incident hit home in calls for of a prison sentence talented individual who is port is not given to Heatiey hearts everyone's and drew 3-15 Whether convict- well liked who lose years. by all know hockey may another one. of Atlanta The death the world close ed hockey as as or not, will him. If one is for Heatley grave- thing- sure, forward and Thrashers' it has been in a time. for his long- ly pay mistake for the it's that when he was speed- Dan Elmira, Ontario native. Thrashers forward of Dany rest his life. ing down the road that night sent shockwaves a close friend of Snyder, Heatley was The sad of this the end result not part tragic was among' world. the and also the event through hockey Snyder's was is that a mistake was his wildest dreams.

The and sadness rippled driver of the car that went all pain that was made. A mistake He made a mistake and hockey off the road through professional skidding on that that is made by thousands of nobody knows it better than all North America. dreadful There over evening'. is no people everyday. he does. No court-ordered Much has been document- doubt that feels Heatley the There was no illegal sub- sentence would punish him ed about the character of pain and of the loss stance anguish or foul play involved. as severely as he will himself. and what an excellent than in Snyder more anyone hockey Heatley was doing what For Heatley's sake, the hock- he That human was. can even thousands of take for and being imagine. people ey world (fans included) this hor- much explains why This is a time where and the granted do everyday. He the court should work rific incident has touched the hockey world must once to the was speeding. together help young- of involved hearts everyone come and Now he must the ster again tog-ether pro- pay very rebound from this tragic in vide for hockey. support an undoubt- costly price of dealing with accident rather than bury this last week, crushed During edly Heatley. By no his actions. As previously him with blame.

and present teammates means was the past incident stated by the Snyder family, a Heatley is currently emo- the of their mourned passing intentional or caused by prison sentence of any kind tionally unstable and will be friend. However, those that intoxication. will contribute nothing to for a long* while. The loss of had the of not face privilege knowing Heatley currently faces, making this horrible situa- Snyder took away one of the Heatley may jail time,

were not the others, a of tion better. but need Snyder only among- charge any game's bright young futures. may a good psycholgist

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Me: "If a feel for guy said, "I want to sorry him.. .okay, stop eat you alive" (like Fred laughing... Durst would find says) you Eat it alive that utterly romantic?" Mel (Third Year Leah: "I'd tell him to get lost." English/Comm.): "'Didn't Me: Is think it this the pop rock hit was that bad...until sensation of the year? he started singing. Lyrics

Leah: (emphatically shaking were a tad weak. Yeah, before Laurier student reactions to "Ah no." lie it was Limp head) sang, okay." Me: "In this Fred Durst song,

Bizkit's GIMME THE MIC: Fred wants is about a crum- ongoing musical travesty a) Talking a mic so lie can rock out. bling relationship b) Talking about his Crushing- guitars over some crumbling career c) CHAD MCCORDICK this upon fine campus of texture Staff Writer splashes of' by their Doing Britney Spears." ours to ask random people Mel: DJ. "I'd like to say C, but it's their impression of a certain A. Most of his are Bizkit sucks. of songs Limp really select group of songs off Year "I'm about that Contributed That's and it's Amy (First Psych): anyways." Photo my opinion not Limp Bizkit's latest offering into more based just that I hate the whole to music Results lyrically the industry, Feel Fred's show- RED LIGHT - GREEN LIGHT: blazing angst, songs, and these words aren't Rap-Metal fusion mumbo shall May Vary. You, reader, the Fred Durst and cased on cover of Results I meaningful at all." Snoop Dogg jumbo, generally detest soon find out whether or not Me: "Would under rap about umm...some- May Vary. them as a band. This be the results did you any may truly vary. circumstances like their sec- the Fred thing...sounds partially due to fact that give RAWKS! ond in the Durst a mic?" making. in I devel- EAT YOU ALIVE: single my younger years, Heavy gui- "Sure, but you don't an unfortunate tars Amy: oped affinity introduce the first sin- Naeem (Third Year have to listen." Ashleigh (First Year Lang + for their that led to watch and style my gle... MTV you'll Eng/Comm): "Really generic Me: "Guess how times Lit): "He's [Durst] to hair bleached many trying being and see no use and bland. The DJ my it, wasting pre- scratching he uses the word 'Fuck"'? get into a hip-hop first facial hair cious being a space describing it. thing- at the beginning is "More than ten?" mood...here, might like chin Amy: you grotesque thin strip, a overkill." Me: close. It's fifteen." this." la Fred Durst. There is "Wow, a Leah (First Year Me: "If Radio is dead, has the to her residual (hands earphones embarrassment left Geography):"lt's okay. But Limp Bizkit helped kill it?" BUILD A BRIDGE: Fred has friend, also named that has to heal. yet it's nothing special. I used to Naeem: "I don't know why pain. Let this unusually mel- Ashley...all this was a little So in the interest of jour- like back "radio them, when, you they say is dead", low, downbeat and I'm transcrib- nalistic I song commu- confusing, integrity. set out know, they were cool." because they love it. It's iron- nicate his pain... feel it...now ing it the best I can) ic, because they love the Top Ashleigh: "You like rap..." 40." Ashley (scrunches up face): Me: "He invokes the name of "Yeah...but. This really isn't Kurt Cobain in this good...Okay, the Snoop part song...blasphemy or tribute?" is starting...it isn't bad...this Naeem: "He's it to what the using is song SHOULD sound credible, make them- sound like." selves sound real. They're Ashleigh: "I can see it being someone who the radio, referencing on cause they actually was credible." repeat 'BED LIGHT GREEN

LIGHT' like 100.000 times so HEAD FOR THE BARRICADE: all the kids can sing along." The heaviest song on the Me: (still unsure which album. Guitars and drums Ashley(eig'h) is which) sound like bulldozers collid- "50...uh...b0thof y0u...1s this ing while Fred says. "I'm feel- the song that will finally ing aggravated." allow Limp Bizkit to get respect from the Hip-Hop Bobby (First Year Business): community?" "Pretty negative song, but I Ashleigh (I think...): "Oh God liked it. It got me no!" pumped." Me: "While listening to this Ashley: "Yeah, this is pretty I didn't the song Head for pathetic." Barricade", I headed for some

Where are CREAMER (RADIO IS DEAD): earplugs. you headed now?" Overdubbed guitars and elec- Bobby: "Uhh, class?" tro-noize while Durst wishes Me: "Does this make he song were popular again. Contributed Photo want to 'Break and you Stuff Lyrics bare an eerie resem- do it all for the 'Nookie'?" blance to "Good Life" by Why do girls think Fred Durst is hot? Is it his mysterious ability to seduce today's hottest stars before pop Bobby: "Oh, yeah..." Weezer them with his incessant Or Weezer...except driving away whining? perhaps that jaunty backwards cap of his?

Yarr....we be suing you, matey

their A survival for the RIAA lawsuits ing accusers to appear in of guide understanding publicly a court

law...and the and what provides mean to Canadian music accused due they saucy pirates with process required to properly defend themselves." AMY ROGERS from $2,000 to that file has created ranging sharing Not everyone disagrees Staff Writer $10,000 (US). a in traditionalsales problem with the sue-the-pants-off- The Canadian The CRIA. has Recording' techniques. them tactics of the RIAA. Do pirates have the to Association statistics right Industry (CRIA) that LL J published Popular rapper Cool This to be the privacy? seems currently identifies piracy as show an overwhelming trend spoke on behalf of music big- controversy in the music "the unauthorizedand there- in music sales. In slumping artists at a Senate Committee industry right now. To com- fore unlawful reproduction 2002, worldwide music sales who was investigating - how bat those evil pirates (i.e. you or copying of sound record- fell by seven percent. Also the RIAA is handling' the and I). the and distribution Recording- ings of during 2002, the number of crackdown on pirates. In Association Industry of unlawfully made copies of music files available to share support of the RIAA. he ques- America has issued (RIAA) sound on a com- on sites recordings peer-to-peer spiked tioned, "If a contractor builds 1,568 subpoenas to various mercial scale." The term from 500 million to 900 mil- a building, should people be internet service providers "commercial scale" does lion in a four-month period. allowed to move into the in search of (ISP) anyone include sharing files on To stop the mass spread of peer- building 1 for free?" who is files. networks illegally sharing- such as free music files, the RIAA is to-peer Unfortunately, the bulk of CD Of these subpoenas, 281 have Kazaa. However, it is not ille- blindly issuing subpoenas to sales profits go to the record resulted in lawsuits, includ- to convert CD music Contributed Photo your ISPs to labels. And the made gal gather identifying money a ing 12-year-old girl and a files into MPS format. You information on who anyone from the lawsuits brought This doesn't even need a caption 71-year-old So can't share them. grandfather. just is of about to the suspected sharing copy- by the RIAA goes 52 have far, people settled out Most people involved in righted files through these RIAA and the record labels. that they do not resemble any of court with settlements the networks. This recording industry agree peer-to-peer The artists themselves still artist. of the song title or One can be done under the Digital aren't more in which the seeing any current ways Millennium Copyright Act. money. RIAA has identified abusers No court appearance needs to Canadians, As however, by is through doing' a ran- be made, no judge's signature faced with artist we have not been dom search for popular is and the required person action. Not legal yet anyway. names or song- titles. If your who is sued not being may If and when the time don't comes files don't match, you even be officially informed the to for CRIA use a similar get sued. until collection time. of action RIAA, course as the And finally, the quickest On 16, Kansas September what can you clo to protect and easiest, but certainly the Senator Sam Brownback, there a not yourself? Well, are most annoying way, to introduced the new Digital few take. is to steps you can get sued by the RIAA

Rights Management First, make sure that from your just disable file sharing back Awareness Act to fight "shared" folders in file shar- network your peer-to-peer the RIAA anti-privacy tactics. do not contain allow ing programs program. This will you Brownback states "this issue files music any that are protected to still download the is about not privacy, piracy," under laws. but copyright files that you want you and the introduction of the Another way to get won't be sharing those files new act "will immedi- around provide any potential lawsuit with others; therefore, you ate protection to is to all privacy change file names so won't be a pirate. internet subscribers by fore- Contributed Photo

is here! away Don't wuss out until the threat of a Canadian lawsuit actually People backing - A the extinction of the feline prelude to abrupt race with from file-sharing is exactly what the RIAA is trying to accomplish their personal lawsuits. -C.C. Thursday October 16.2003 Entertainment 21

Intolerable Cruelty is a Top 5 tolerable very experience Albums

and However, this the more 'sensitive' moments religion. ...by guys who I wouldn't film of encompasses one the breezed by and were barely mind sleeping with: more important lessons noticeable.

taught in the Love and its favorite moment in the 5. My - John Mayer "Room For it deals Myths course as with film was that of the "mace" Squares" how humans feel unfulfilled which too incident, is way 4. Musiq - "Juslisen" without the unconditional comical to simply describe in 3. David - "Born To love of Craig a (professional) soul- words - you'll have to watch Do It" mate. the film, Intolerable for Throughout Cruelty your-

2. Usher - "8701" Miles is portrayed as an self to understand the hilari- 1. Justin - unfulfilled individual, despite ty. Timberlake his accomplishments. He "Justified"

becomes more complacent as Cheeky Fact the film until he Did know first progresses you that the JENN ASSELIN finds the love of another. Who time George Clooney met Bill ERIC CHOW be wouldn't satisfied with Murray, it was at a bar and ...to listen Cord Entertainment to when you're Catherine-Zeta Jones they ended up getting so sick: that Intolerable Cruelty revolves though? plastered they stole wheelchairs from the 5. around two individuals who Brad Melildau - "Largo" Who should see it with? Cipriani Hotel at seven in the make their living- off the com- you 4. Tom Waits - "Rain Dogs" The crew from Ocean's and raced of mari- morning each plete comprehension 3. Marvin Gaye - "Midnight Eleven in all hon- other around the front law. Miles although lobby? tal Massey Love" (If the healing you esty, could take (See... is a WLU stu- (Clooney) is a successful you probably everyone require is sexual in nature) about girl, dent at heart!) divorce attorney who has just anyone: your 2. Radiohead - "The Bends" or favorite achieved practically every- your boys your 1. The Rolling Stones - - professor. thing- in life fame, success, Do remember that beer you "Exile on Main Street" fortune, reputation - but feels Take commercial where Pharrel a bit unfulfilled. Marylin My and are in the into the I Quincy riding* Rexroth (Zeta-Jones) is a Going cinema, kept STEFAN SEREDA bus and they off to telling myself that it was stop pick (professional) gold-digger. Dre before to watch this film tip heading The film's plot and hilarity acceptable ...to break stuff to: of towards the "next level?" As when it because three factors; it progresses shows the that ad I broth- dope as is, gotta skill looked fun, it is a Coen 5. and cold mind-set of Slipknot - "Slipknot" ask, "Where was and it had Catherine each individual as ers film, 4. they pre- System of a Down - Timbaland?" Has everyone to meet other Zeta-Jones. I dis- pare each in a Eventually, "System, of a Down" about his innova- covered this forgotten duel of wits and charm. What that was a very 3. Pi opagandhi - "Less tive work already? The top- 'fun' film to watch, as it was will happen when two schem- Talk, More Rock notch producer is back on light-hearted and not too 2. ing- people who have mas- Rage Against The the Bubba emotional. Sparxxx sopho-

marital in George Clooney - tered law meet up Machine "Rage Against more Deliverance and Zeta Jones made the film project, one final confrontation? The Machine" and he's he's if as good as ever- bearable, not enjoyable, 1. Nine Inch Nails - been. music is that Country suc- Academic Value with their performances "Broken" mixed their cessfully with club As the film brought characters to progresses, one beats on the life. It was also that the singles "Jimmy the sense that this film great gets CRAIG RADCLIFFE Mathis" and "Comin* director was able to fully is an amalgamation of cours- cap- ture the Bound," delivering catchy, es that the arts emptiness (and hap- general popu- ...submitted by Bryn Boyce. Contributed Photo head-nodding tunes. Tim lation will take piness) that was felt by the throughout or he will die: horns for the various characters. the A stare drops layered the course of their Also, passionate worthy of university " ~~ East Coast battle 1 overall of the movie was rap joint W career: law, communication, pace even the most juicy soap operas "Overcome" and even "pro- that of v psychology, spin doctoring quick enough many ; f vides background vocals

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Nik Rentas went far house crazy, even going so as to call my • what to at to make I expect seminary sure got his email. His punishment for waking me is Eizkit's disc. up Limp new Last week's lyrics were, of • what theological educaion is all about course, NWA's "Fuck Tha Police", also performed by Rage Against the to who Machine. Props everyone guessed • if seminary is where youVe been called both...but still you don't get any free stuff. Sorry. • the many forms ministry can take

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artful An prayer for the heart

exhibition Marg Mallory-Smyth's Heartsease receives a

heartfelt welcome at WLU's Robert Langen Gallery

THOMAS THOMPSON healing methods, and her painted background of ferns Editor academic in Special Projects background beside a branch imposed over anthropology. Mallory- a field of gold, with several of the most Prayer is one Smyth received a Bachelor of milagros attached. Mallory- deal common ways people Arts degree in English and Smyth described the piece as with the problems they face Anthropology from WLU in representing the emotions of their lives. who in Anyone 1975, followed by a Bachelor those who feel that they have

has experienced trouble or of Education from the left things undone, such as a

trauma can testify that in University of Western missed apology, or unre- of what- any moment crisis, Ontario. solved forgiveness with nature, there ever the are One striking feature of someone that has passed on. and many mixed feelings her work is the use of mila- In the discussion, she also This the emotions present. is gros (Spanish for miracles), explained the use of symbol-

of an ferns essence Heartsease, which are tiny figures used ism in her work. The in

collection in a exhibit featuring a for prayers Spanish and the background represent Matt Benassi the and of mixed-media collages by Mexican traditions. There are return to earth, the

local artist different used to is the colour of Marg Mallory- milagros gold paper ferns and Although you may see only branches, Mallory-Smyth who attended the each ailment or a used in certain Asian cul- Smytii, symbolize undone wants to show you the world...of things left and unsaid on October 9th to tures that is burned to com- reception person's prayer. her is discuss artwork now fea- a prayer municate with ones ances- Traditionally, symbolizing - an aspect of life. This collection of mixed tured in the Robert Langen offered, and then pinned to tors. Likewise, both the Maliory-Smyth explained media collages took Marg the robe of the twined wire twisted Gallery. prayed-to copper that the birch bark represent- Mallory-Smyth over two has miracle around the branch and the Mallory-Smyth saint; presumably, a and the ed the layers of life, years to produce. Before that described each individual follows after. Later, bell are also of com- shortly symbols chestnut seeds were a symbol she hadbeen mainly involved both of the when the of munication with the dead. piece as a symbol discussing use of growth and potential. The in printmaking and had her of difficult life in her work. Another piece of work challenges milagros Marg wasps' nests, 011 the other works exhibited at the K-W and a for Mallory-Smyth said she liked that likewise expressed sev- events, prayer hand, characterized the dis- Art Gallery. The Gallery heartsease. During the the idea that a piece of art is eral layers of complexity was recep- integrated and shattered part Stratford and the Homer tion, there was discussion of used hold The which to prayer. "Along Way," of life. Outside the inner box Watson House where she is several different that One of her works that deals with the of life. aspects journey there were other motifs such now the current artist in res-

this work, which reflect this well is Centered in the is an inspired quite collage as the deadflower, which acts idence. Heartsease will be contains combined both Mallory- "Memorial for the Unsaid," a inner box that sev- exhibited until as a reminder of memory November Ist interest in mixed that has eral different items, each Smyth's personal collage a after death. at the Robert Langen Gallery.

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Bella

"MERCUTIO"

Her autumn eyes captivated my every attention, Adrenalineof excitement rushed through my veins, How could induce heart? such a beauty a throbbing Racing- it to the edge of death. Belisima, it makes me high, So I to the high, fly up sky, And ride the clouds like the ocean tide.

Thinking of her eyes, lips, and thighs,

Belisima, you make me too high. overshadowed her undiscovered Her incomparable presence features,

Before she opened her mouth, I was already intoxicated,

As Sabrina rolled off her tongue, I was drunk with love. voice For these ears had never heard a of an angel till now.

Belisima, it makes me high, the So high, I fly up to sky, And ride the clouds like the ocean tide, of her and Thinking eyes, lips, thighs, Belisima, you make me too high. blue in the Opportunities like this are as frequent as a moon sky,

There was no way I was going to let this woman out of my site, What must a romantic poet do you say? He his and writes. picks up pen Belisima, it makes me high, So to the high, I fly up sky, And ride the clouds hke the ocean tide, of her and Thinking eyes, lips, thighs,

Belisima, you make me too high.

Dancing my was back, the angel was too easy to spot, For her feet were floating above the ground, I looked and saw heaven down, up shining So I reached up to the angel and slipped her ray charming words, But this encounter would not be complete without a kiss on her hand, indication that would not be the A strawberry blush gave me every this last encounter with the sweet angel.

Belisima, it makes me high, to So high, I fly up the sky, And ride the clouds like the ocean tide,

Thinking of her eyes, hps, and thighs,

Belisima, you make me too high.

Its Gone

NICK CZEKURLON breakdownNICK CZEKURLON

Restitution is all an illusion Too' fast coming fury Faithless thoughts

This me pain's going to lure Countless faithless thoughts Into the fire, burning me me brightly, holding tightly Emotion bursts ~ •' Once and again and again Pain forth to break me down Till I bend the of force nature coming to pressure forming to Crush lush with of forth kill me quickly, softly me, me vour gifts utility Rushing Setting me free to a world full of Heart racing harmony Pulse pacing But it's too late, I'm com- SANITY feeling Too much thought motion, motion STEPHANIE BUTCHER Too much thought Feeling the notion: of hate, too Erasing rationality late WRITTEN MARCH IST, 2003 It's all coming again to resume Erasing mentality Dedicated to Dan how it's been Painful thinking pushing through Once and for all, forever Up and forcing just for you Don't me I'm not I'm dying, living forever get wrong, though really okay Up and forcing, pushing through It's gone," It's It's into gone. gone. I still have you to turn my night day. Painful thinking coming through lifted This black cloak of darkness gets away

is after that at It you, all, keeps my dragons bay.

in There are nightmares I have that keep me writhing fear,

still his turned in a sneer. There's a face that stalks me, lips up

But I'm and whenever near. Inescapable stronger tougher you're hate-filled face You help me make that darkened, disappear. WILL JOE BAUMAN

ELLIADA ARAUJO

I so and I know that that's true. owe you much, the scent of sweet seduction

winds within nostrils There are so that done for me too. my many things you've From the brink of sight, and tingling; don't think realize how much I would do. to the eternity of soul, I you just my about heart coils my I have felt so'lost

a love and I'm thankful I found with lethal embrace. To tell you I you you with nothing to hold. I've beenbetween countless scruples, A new moon from love to a vast amount of irrelevance;

(dark as the black but sin is of sky) my only my sense hypocrisy. demands my attention, I seem so mature, so people say; as does alive? but why stay Why delay? torrential temptation: I toss and tarn, I shed a" few tears, fears. then all is lost, all my have an inescapable moment, Fears of what? One might ask. You and an attempt everything to is resist, and what s past past. but there remains * So no regrets, no signs of distrust, of only no feelings insecurity of the'capability succumbing just me and my guts. to such desire.